Ch 229: Ep. 43 - Breaking the Sky Sword Saint, III

I resisted the waves of anger and resentment and shouted towards the punisher, "Wait! Just wait!"

Then the messages of the constellations entered my head.

Huh? What? All of a sudden…

…Ah, Uriel!

It wasn't strange for Uriel to enter the channel since it had been a week since the Asmodeus incident. The problem was the messages from the subsequent constellations.

The sudden outpouring of messages from the constellations woke me up. What was this situation? Why were they pointing in my face…

The punisher quickly disappeared from the alley while I was confused by the messages of the constellations.

"Ah, wait!" It was a pity. This was a chance to get a good colleague.

Jang Hayoung belatedly chased after me and asked, "How is it? Isn't she beautiful?"

"When did she appear?"

"Three or four days ago. The rumour that she is a beauty as well as having incredibly ability quickly spread. She is also elusive."

"Will she come tomorrow?"

I hadn't been able to figure out her swordsmanship but she would definitely be a great help in the Demon King Selection. By the way, where did this person come from? She wasn't in the original Ways of Survival…

"Since she comes every day, she probably will. That said, you must be really attracted to her, huh?"

"It's not like that."

I'm joking, I'm joking. I know everything. You don't have much interest in girls.

"…Who said that?"

Where did that bullshit rumor start this time…

…I think I know where that rumor came from.

"It has been a while, Uriel."

I listened to Uriel's indirect messages while heading to the treatment room with Uriel.

Most of Uriel's stories were about how she convinced Yoo Joonghyuk to go to the Demon Realm. As expected, it was Uriel who persuaded Yoo Joonghyuk to save me. It was as I thought. He wouldn't come here on his own to save me.

"Your symbolic body is currently being repaired. You'll be able to enter it again when it's done."

"By the way, what personal scenario did you give Yoo Joonghyuk? It would be dangerous for an archangel to release a personal scenario in the Demon Realm."

In fact, it was dangerous for a high-level constellation like Uriel to come to the Demon Realm.

The nebula Eden had a truce with the 72 demon kings of the Demon Realm. Perhaps Uriel was conscious of this fact and manifested herself as a symbolic body instead of an incarnation body. Uriel wouldn't have been so helpless against Asmodeus if it wasn't for this.

Once the link between Yoo Joonghyuk and Uriel was cut off, Uriel's personal scenario had been forcibly erased. Yoo Joonghyuk said that he received another personal scenario.

I was listening to Uriel's story when Jang Hayoung interrupted. "How did you become so familiar with the constellations?"

"I am also a constellation."

"…What? Are you joking?"

"Didn't I tell you?"

Jang Hayoung had a complicated expression on his face. "A constellation… the beings in the sky? The same as the mummy who appeared in the morning?"

"That is usually the case."

"That's why there is a modifier. A constellation lives in the context of that modifier…"

Come to think of it, there was that setting. The nature of the constellations was inside the context of the modifier. I had become corrupted as soon as I became a constellation so I couldn't see the context…

"That's right. That's what a constellation is."

"Then what is your modifier… please?"

As if he were suddenly aware that I was a constellation, Jang Hayoung seemed much more cautious than before. I couldn't help but laugh. This bastard would probably be surprised to know who I am.

"Ugh…!"

As though he was threatened by Uriel with something, Jang Hayoung quickly took a step away from me.

Just what did this angel say to him?

I entered the treatment room and was able to see Yoo Joonghyuk leisurely sitting at the table while drinking tea. "You're late."

"What? You are already here?"

I didn't know where he went but Yoo Joonghyuk's boots were covered with dirt. The tea had also been changed. Was there herbal tea here? Thinking about it, this guy's taste was very delicate.

Yoo Joonghyuk glanced at Jang Hayoung behind me. "Is he the one you mentioned?"

"That's right." I answered and Jang Hayoung stepped forward.

"…This is the new duke? Hello, I'm Aslan."

"You're a rude jerk."

"Sorry, I'm actually a bitch."

Their gazes clashed in the air. I felt the atmosphere become awkward and quickly interrupted. "Is this the first time you've seen each other? Yoo Joonghyuk, didn't you come here a few days ago?"

"There was no time for greetings. Then your new colleague is someone who doesn't know if he is a man or a woman?"

"That's right."

"I hate weak guys."

"…I'm not weak?" Jang Hayoung puffed up his chest but he didn't enter Yoo Joonghyuk's eyes. He might have the Unidentified Wall but his power was still insufficient compared to the transcendent Yoo Joonghyuk. They were both main characters but Yoo Joonghyuk was the first one.

Yoo Joonghyuk quietly lowered his teacup and spoke in a cold voice. "He isn't worth waiting for. Surely this jerk isn't the only one?"

I quickly responded instead of the offended Jang Hayoung. "Oh, there's one more. I haven't talked to the person yet but I've found a decent colleague."

"Who is it?"

"She is called the punisher. She appeared a little while ago and I think she will be quite helpful."

Yoo Joonghyuk's expression became complicated at my words. "That person is impossible."

"What? Why?"

"I tried to get her but failed."

"What did you say to her? Were you mean? Something like: I will kill you if you don't become my colleague―"

I fell silent at Yoo Joonghyuk's furious expression. Yoo Joonghyuk must have a good reason if he was saying this. I didn't know but perhaps he had a previous love or hate relationship with her. Who was that woman to have such a relationship with Yoo Joonghyuk? She wasn't in the original… no, the original had changed a bit and there might be a new story. I should look for it soon.

"Then there is only one way left…"

Jang Hayoung received my gaze and replied with a sulky expression. "Why, what is it?"

"Did you do what I asked correctly?"

"I did."

"What about the transcendent I told you about?"

"I got a response. Come and look."

Yoo Joonghyuk raised an eyebrow as he listened to the conversation between Jang Hayoung and I. "Transcendent? What are you talking about?"

"Ah, this person can communicate with beings of other scenarios. Isn't he quite useful?"

It was a scheme to appeal Jang Hayoung's ability to him but Yoo Joonghyuk's expression was still sour. "So?"

"It isn't limited to colleagues or incarnations. If we recruit constellations or transcendents―"

"The constellations aren't possible. I can't trust them."

"Then you are okay with transcendents?"

"Have you thought of someone?"

I nodded. "I will go to First Murim."

"…The First Murim?"

"It is a place where transcendents are the most abundant."

"I know what you're thinking but there is no guarantee that they are all superior to the constellations. There are many big evils and big demons present."

"I know but aren't there others?"

"Do you think they will all help you just because they have a touch of a chivalrous spirit? I don't remember seeing a decent human among those in Murim."

I felt a deep resentment in Yoo Joonghyuk's voice. Well, it wasn't unreasonable since he already experienced the First Murim in the last regression. However—

"Well, at least one person might help."

I watched Yoo Joonghyuk's distorted expression and spoke in a joyful manner. "I'm going to ask for help from the Breaking the Sky Sword Saint."

Breaking the Sky Sword Saint. One of the most powerful transcendents in all of Ways of Survival. She wasn't at the top at this point in time but her skills were enough. It was because the Breaking the Sky Sword Saint was none other than Yoo Joonghyuk's master.

"Why that person?"

"She is an unconventional existence that isn't tied to righteousness or unrighteousness. Also, isn't it natural to pick your master?"

Yoo Joonghyuk's expression was worse than when the story of the punisher came out. The sight of the disconcerted Yoo Joonghyuk… it was really unusual. Yoo Joonghyuk was pale and his forehead was sweaty. "Absolutely not."

"Why?"

"If I say no then you can't. That person can absolutely never…"

Of course, I read Ways of Survival and knew why Yoo Joonghyuk was acting like this. It couldn't be helped. This time I had to move according to my plan. "No, we have to go. I've already obtained the ticket."

Biyoo floated in the air and made a sound.

A new scenario message followed.

The First Murim was a scenario area where people frequently came and went so I was able to purchase portal tickets from the Dokkaebi Bag, although it required 50,000 coins. However, the advantage was that I could come and go at will.

"Yoo Joonghyuk, think carefully. It might not necessarily be the Breaking the Sky Sword Saint. There are quite a few useful things you can obtain there."

The First Murim was a place where a variety of warriors from the 20th to the 40th scenarios gather. If we went there at this point in time, there would certainly be a lot of information and hidden pieces available.

Yoo Joonghyuk was troubled for a long time before asking, "When are you going?"

I smiled and replied, "Right now."