episode_0351

As if running away, I jump up to the rooftop and breathe a sigh of relief.

“phew… , I almost crossed a dangerous river.”

Of course, it is a river that must be crossed someday.

But instead of being completely unprepared like you are now, you have to prepare thoroughly.

From that perspective, today is a day that is risky but also has a lot to gain.

“I think I’m slowly starting to notice… ?”

Jeonghee, it’s natural because I told you about it myself.

What surprised me was that even Yoo-jeong, who wasn’t very perceptive, began to look at my mother with fond eyes.

Most likely, he’s acting that way because he sensed something.

As expected, women’s feelings are scary, scary.

“… “What happens now?”

I thought about it for a while, but what I have to do is decided.

After walking the tightrope between two people for a while, after mentally preparing yourself, you cross the river.

The sight of a mother and daughter having a sharp conversation was quite scary and exciting at the same time.

“A mother and daughter fight over a man… ? “I really can’t stand this.”

Aren’t the mother and daughter so beautiful that when they stand side by side and go outside, they look like sisters rather than mother and daughter?

If a man tolerates this situation, it can happen in one of two ways.

Either sleeping or being gay.

“Oh, there’s one more.”

Or the innocent Son Siwoo of the past.

If I had been back then, knowing only Han Joo-hee, I would have upset the perfectly prepared dinner table.

Of course, that will never happen now.

“First of all, I have confirmed the feelings of the two people.”

Looking at both sides exchanging jabs to keep each other in check, it looks like they have no intention of giving up on me easily.

For me, this is something that is extremely pleasing.

“There really isn’t much left now.”

My heart is racing.

The moment when I will achieve the dream I had not long after coming into this body is not far away.

Jeong-hee’s skin is extremely soft and Shin Yu-jeong’s skin is bouncy as if it will bounce when pressed.

What would it be like to massage two opposing bodies at the same time?

“Ugh… !”

I try hard to suppress the emotions that are boiling over uncontrollably.

And I constantly reflect on it.

“Let’s calm down, calm down…” .”

Gula, the woman who built a temple in my subconscious and welcomed me, said:

Feel free to indulge.

This is what I also wish for.

But it is something that must be done according to my will.

“You can’t be an asshole who gets eaten by your emotions.”

I don’t want to be swayed by mere power or emotion.

If I want it, I have to have it, and if I say I don’t want it yet, I have to stop.

Isn’t that the freedom I truly desire?

“Whoa.”

After shaking off even the slightest remnants of emotion in a short breath.

“Now I have to start unboxing.”

It’s time to start the real unboxing.

Unboxing.

This is a phrase commonly used when flipping over a delivery box containing a long-awaited item.

So then what am I flipping over today?

“Status window.”

This is the status window.

[Status Window]

Name: Kim Do-jin

Gender: Male

Age: 21

Height/Weight: 185CM / 86.3KG

[Strength: 78] [Stamina: 79] [Agility: 76] [Magic Power: 89]

Trait: Apostle of Greed

Sub-attribute: Gluttony

Sub-Talent: Brand of Greed

[Mutual non-aggression (2022.06.09.~2025.12.31)]

[No disclosure (2022.06.09.~2025.12.31.)]

Unfortunately, the increase in abilities is not large.

At this point, it is natural for growth to slow down.

But this time, what I’m checking is not the abilities, but the characteristics.

“He is an apostle of greed… .”

The characteristics have changed once again.

From ‘one with qualifications’ to ‘one with karma’.

And finally, the ‘Apostle of Greed’ arrived.

In other words, it means that we have taken one step closer to winning the competition.

“Isn’t this a very good save for someone ranked 504?”

The person who came in after closing the door in 504th place was an apostle, surpassing others… .

Of course, that happened thanks to a combination of miracles.

Unexpected talent and experience accumulated as Son Si-woo.

These two created tremendous synergy, maximizing the speed of growth.

If the guy who took my body and enjoyed it participated in the competition with this body… , well.

I don’t know, but I think it might still be crawling on the floor, or might have died long ago.

“First, check.”

Stop thinking here.

Now is the time to check the effects of the newly created characteristics.

Place your finger and lightly touch the characteristic part of the status window that appears in front of you.

Eventually, a script came to mind.

[Apostle of Greed]

-You are an apostle chosen by Gula, the goddess of greed.

-You must have more and bigger things than others to satisfy your true nature.

-Greed to be better than others forces the user’s ability efficiency to be adjusted by 1.5 times.

-Greed to take away from others completely unlocks the sub-trait Gluttony.

-Sealed.

-Sealed.

“hmm… .”

I don’t know how to express this.

Isn’t there something like that?

If you’re so happy, you don’t even think about screaming.

That’s how I feel right now.

Should I first chant three words, “Long Live Goddess Gula,” or should I shout loudly?

Aside from the above two lines that are talking back and forth, the one below them is so fantastic.

“Ability level efficiency 1.5 times… .”

So, since my horsepower is 89, if I multiply it by 1.5, it’s roughly 130 to 140?

Unfortunately, that is not the case.

I’ve felt this since ‘The Man Carrying the Karma’, but it’s not just multiplying the number by 1.5.

For example, if my magic power stays at 80, if the ‘karma bearer’ trait is added, it should become 104.

In terms of numbers, it should be enough to compete with an S-class hunter… , it was less than I thought.

If I were to roughly convert the actual increase into numbers, it would be in the low to mid 90s?

The reason is probably because as your abilities grow, the weight of the number 1 increases.

The difference between raising an ability point by 1 in your 80s and raising an ability point by 1 in your 90s is quite different.

The amount of effort you have to put in to climb up and the amount of reward you get when you do so are both larger in the latter.

This may be the reason why the amount of growth feels smaller than expected.

“Even taking that into account, it was 1.5 times over the line.”

Currently, my highest ability level is magical power.

No matter how low the expectations are, 1.5 times 89 means that it is at least over 100.

What does that mean?

“… “In terms of magical power alone, it could really be a match for the S-class.”

Of course, it is difficult to guarantee victory.

The first reason is that growth in other abilities other than magical power is still insufficient.

And the second reason is the sub-characteristics given to S-class hunters whose abilities exceed 100.

The merits of this sub-characteristic are considerable.

Let me give you an example… , okay.

After Han Ju-hee exceeded 100 magical power, she acquired the sub-characteristic ‘Enhanced Firepower’.

It is literally a trait that strengthens the power of her specialty, fire magic, when she uses it, and through this, she imprinted her nickname ‘Scarlet Witch’ not only in Korea but around the world.

In this way, one sub-characteristic has a significant impact on an S-class hunter.

Even among the S-class, the top tier kids only have three or four low-level traits.

“Ugh, they look like monsters.”

It seems like it will take a little more time to catch those guys.

But it is still too early to be disappointed.

I said I couldn’t guarantee victory, but I didn’t say I would definitely lose, right?

There is still one hill left for me.

This time, the Apostle of Greed has fully unlocked the sub-characteristic ‘Gluttony.’

To check this, hold your finger again.

[Gluttony]

-Use to steal the opponent’s abilities for a certain period of time.

-Some of the stolen abilities are digested and absorbed by the user.

-The majority of stolen abilities are discharged during the digestion process and returned to their original owners.

-If the owner of the stolen abilities dies, some of the wandering abilities are additionally absorbed.

-The higher the user’s total ability score, the greater the absorption amount and duration.

-Warning: Overeating can harm your body.

“Uh, um.”

therefore.

If I organize this… , you mean that you can steal the opponent’s abilities, use them to become stronger, and even make some of them your own by going through a process called digestion, right?

“… “Debuffs, buffs, and growth engines are all contained in one characteristic.”

A perfect sub-characteristic that cannot be revealed even if you try to force it.

The opponent pulls down, and I rise up.

There is nothing more desirable in battle, so I should be extremely happy… .

“I’m starting to get scared.”

Such extraordinary power actually instilled fear in me.

The first thing I am concerned about is another ‘apostle of greed’ besides me.

Isn’t he also constantly getting stronger after acquiring this ridiculous lower-level trait?

Not only that, but the other apostles of the Seven Deadly Sins are also problematic.

Just as the Apostle of Greed was given Gluttony, they will also gain a similar lower-level trait, and what a troubling ability they will have.

As you move forward, step by step, the path you can pass through becomes narrower.

That means that I can walk more comfortably if someone gets off the road.

So what is the best way to get someone other than me off the road?

“You have to push it yourself.”

That’s all there is.

Now that the roads are wide, you may be able to hide in the hope that someone will push someone else and be pushed again.

But whether it is late or early, that day will definitely come.

The moment when you have to pull out a knife and plunge it into the other person’s heart or neck.

In the end, I am destined to fight against those who have abilities as deceptive as mine.

When I think of that, sweat comes out from my clenched fists.

“hmm… .”

Short silence.

It’s still too early to die.

In order to do all the things I couldn’t do in my past life, my life had to continue for a long time.

So, I have to live.

Even if it means surviving by coveting the life and future of those who want to steal my life and future.

certainly.

“But just in case… .”

But no one knows how life will turn out.

To put it bluntly, the life of a hunter means that you could die from someone’s sneak attack tomorrow.

therefore.

“Let’s quickly eat what’s in front of us first.”

Mother and daughter rice bowl.

That’s all that’s on my mind right now.