episode_0062

“I would like to stay in Hwasanpa for a while.”

The joys and sorrows between the two people competing for me are clearly divided.

“Hehe! Well thought out, Hyeon Sohyeop. Teachers and ancestors who are said to have a connection with volcanoes will be happy about this.”

“…Is there really a need to go to Hwasan Sect, Hyeon Sohyeop? It’s hard to say this, but when it comes to knowing about volcanic sects, in recent years, our Hwaryongmun group has become more popular than volcanic sects… .”

“Uh-huh! Moon Joo-woo!!”

The two were having a war of nerves again, but it didn’t matter to me what happened to that fight.

It’s a natural thing. What was the reason I came to this world in the first place?

I once again recalled the contents of the 3D Random Chat quest.

– [Quest Name: Save the Volcanic Sect!]

– [Quest content: ‘Please help the Volcanic Sect, a group belonging to dimension MH-92528888, not disappear.]

– [Reward for successful quest: ‘Inventory’ upgrade, 5000 dimensional power paid. Dimensional power store level increase. Increased user privilege level.]

– [Penalty for failure of quest: 1 year limit on receiving quest (based on user level)]

– [Quest time limit: 60 days based on dimension MH-92528888. (The time flow of 60 days in that dimension is expected to take 5 days based on the user’s dimension and 19 hours per day based on dimension AP-1892573. If the flow of time between dimensions changes drastically, the user’s Considering the situation, we plan to allow emergency escape.) ]

‘All we have to do is prevent the extinction of the volcanic wave, right? ‘No matter what.’

For the time being, it is more efficient to obtain information related to external threats from volcanic waves through Baek Do-hyeon. In that case, in order to check for internal threats, it would be better to obtain information directly from within.

‘I think it would be impossible to use the evolved spirit that doesn’t trust me yet.’

I smiled at Jinhwaryeong, who was looking at me with slightly narrowed eyes.

“…Hmph.”

There was a slight hint of suspicion in her eyes, as if she still didn’t understand what was going on. It wasn’t difficult for me to feel that, as I had become more and more cautious during the years when I couldn’t awaken my magic power.

This is completely understandable. Although I do these things to help her, she knows nothing about me.

Receiving favor for an unknown reason can be quite troublesome. Especially if you are a person who has encountered a difficult situation like Jinhwaryeong.

‘But there is no need to tell the evolution spirit everything like Sera did. ‘She’s not even my girlfriend.’

Although she came here in response to the wish of the Jinhwa Spirit, it is an emissary who is being dragged around as she said. I came here for my own benefit of completing the quest, not as a guardian angel of the Evolutionary Spirit or something like that.

It occurred to me that perhaps preventing the destruction of the volcanic wave might be a little different from what she hoped for.

While thinking about that, the captains of the two forces, who had finished their argument, parted ways with not very good expressions on their faces.

“…Then see you next time, Jang Moon-in. Still, since we are Dohyun’s benefactors, it would be okay for us to return the favor to Hyun Sohyeop next time, right?”

“Of course. But I hope you don’t feel too pressured about it. Because the current small cooperative and its subordinates may feel uncomfortable.”

There was nothing I could do about the Heuksapa because they were people from the Hwacheon Sangdan that was run by Hwaryongmun, but I was able to kiss the people of Heukhochae because they were my subordinates.

In my situation, I had no reason to refuse since I had additional subordinates and local guides to handle.

‘They say that if a person lives a good life, he or she will be blessed. ‘It’s a good thing I didn’t kill him for no reason.’

“Now, let’s go back to the volcano. It seems like the current small cooperatives have a lot to say.”

A man named Mucheng, a member of the Hwasan Sect, treated me in a friendly manner as if he had seen me for a long time.

The way he looked at me seemed to be full of expectations that I would become a new force for the Volcanic Sect.

“Of course, Jang Moon-in. However, there are not that many things I want to talk about… .”

“Haha, does that matter? What is important is that the current Sohyeop decided to work with Hwasan in honor of the spirit of the deceased master and ancestors, and what we will do together in the future is important.”

I don’t think I ever said that my master’s (assumed to be in Wulin) life is with Hwasan?

But it’s a bit awkward to say that here. This is a story from before, when scouting offers came in droves from China, but Chinese people place great importance on their own reputation. They are very quick to rush into things that they think are a loss of face.

It may be a bias, but aren’t people here not much different? Of course, finding out that will happen later.

“Anyway, it’s a long story. I have a favor to ask.”

“Huh? What is it like? As long as it’s not unreasonable, I can listen to it as much as I want. Isn’t it between us, haha.”

They say things like there is something between us.

Since I couldn’t say that, I continued talking with a fake smile on my face.

“The difference is that I have lived in the mountains for a long time, so I am not sure about the changes in the volcano. In fact, while wandering down the street, I met Confucius Baek Do-hyeon.”

“Oh. I see. Then, you probably need someone to show you the surroundings or directions, right?”

“Yes. So, would it be okay if I ask Sojeo over there to be the guide?”

“…Huh?”

“It’s no different, it’s because I feel like I saw that person before when I was in the mountains. I think he was called Evolution Spirit Sojeo… ”

I gave an excuse to Jang Mun-in, whose expression changed subtly. Lie that you have seen an evolution spirit before.

Of course, on the surface, these modifications do not appear to be modifications, but in some ways, it would be better to show these modifications on the outside.

‘Because there is no object of caution as much as someone who does not know the purpose.’

Jinhwaryeong is very beautiful. More than half of the people here seem to be looking at the spirit of evolution in a funny way.

If so, wouldn’t it feel more natural for them to aim for the evolved spirit?

“Hehe… I see. Has the great disciple ever been like that?”

“…I don’t really remember, but it vaguely feels like it was a long time ago. After Master passed away, when I was wandering around the volcano mountains.”

The spirit of evolution also helped my lie come true.

‘Rather than being wary of myself, a volcano… No, I guess I hated these people more.’

From the time I told about my past, I thought that this action might be effective, but fortunately, the spirit of evolution helped me according to my calculations.

Or maybe he just wanted to set up a place to talk with me separately. She will also want to know more about the current situation.

“Haha! Right. I understand. I thought that between two people who were clearly meeting each other for the first time, I somehow felt like I was dealing with a familiar person. Is that really the reason? I almost misunderstood, haha.”

… It seems like he has a subtle sense of humor. Should I be more careful with my actions? I need to pay more attention to making eye contact and smiling.

“Any reason like that is fine. Evolution spirit.”

“Yes, a long letter.”

“Please provide a place for the Hyeon Sohyeop and his group to stay, and introduce them to the geography of the volcano and its waves for the time being.”

“…Yes. I understand.”

* * *

“What on earth is your purpose?”

“Purpose?”

After returning to the Hwasan Sect, Jin Hua-ryeong came out and provided a place for the bandits to stay, as instructed by the Hwasan Sect’s Jang Mun-in. Even though it was a building that hadn’t been used in quite some time, it was much better than just sleeping outside.

And Jinhwa-ryeong, who was alone with me, glared at me with a somber look in his eyes and began to ask questions about things he was curious about.

“What on earth were you aiming at by doing something like this to our Hwasan Sect? Do you know how much of an uproar there was around here because of what you did yesterday? No, more than that, why have you revealed your true identity to the volcano now? It looks like he has strong martial arts skills that can even defeat a ghost spear, but why on earth would such a person join the Volcano Sect… .”

“Wait a minute.”

I guess there were a lot of things I wanted to ask, so I calmed down the fire spirit that was bombarding me with questions without giving me the slightest chance.

“I know there are a lot of things I want to ask. But first, I will answer the first question slowly. My purpose? It’s no different from when we first met. I am the spirit of evolution, a being who has come to grant the wish you prayed for that day. So, of course, my goal will be to save this volcanic faction from danger.”

“…lies.”

Jinhwaryeong, who heard my answer, muttered to himself as if he could not believe it.

“There’s no way they can help you. No one helped the volcano. No, I actually tried to forget it. But how… .”

He seems to be someone who has gone through some hardships. Distrust of humans is deeply rooted.

Looking at his attitude, which seems even more like that of me in the past, I guess he’s probably lived a pretty difficult life.

“It doesn’t matter whether you believe it or not. But trust me on this one thing. I’m in a volcanic crisis… No, we will prevent extinction. Do whatever it takes.”

“…!”

The spirit of evolution clearly reacts strongly to the word annihilation.

“…Who on earth are you, senior? Are you really someone who has a connection with volcanoes, as you mentioned earlier? Have you ever met our master, Maehwageomseon? .”

“None. You know that. To be honest, I’m just making things up to make things up. I thought you knew that?”

“Then why on earth did our volcanic faction… Are you trying to save us from the danger of extinction? We have nothing to give you. … Including myself.”

She probably experienced life at a very young age, when life was clearly about give and take. At an age when you grew up receiving favor from someone, you must have lived a life where you had to be suspicious of someone.

‘It’s like my old days. really.’

The difference is that even though there were people who could help me, I foolishly left those precious people because of my useless pride, and Jinhwaryeong was forced to grow up alone, separated from the people around him due to the Great War or something. I guess so.

I felt a little sorry for her after leaving the quest.

Therefore, I decided to change the direction of the quest’s success a little.

“It’s okay. Unrequited favor is something that comes naturally, without anyone forcing it. On your part, do you call that inaction?”

“…It is called the Tao Te Ching (道德經). It’s been a while since I heard this. When I was young, my teacher taught me that even though we are a Taoist sect in name and name, we should know the Tao Te Ching.”

A slight smile appears at the corner of her mouth on her blunt, stern face.

It was nice to see that, so I smiled along with her.

“Anyway, if you don’t trust me, keep watching me. You can do it as much as you want.”

“Really?”

“Of course. If that’s convenient for you.”

“……”

Instead of responding verbally to my answer, she nodded slightly.

Okay, good. That was enough for now.

‘There’s a lot to do.’

Since this is a world where martial arts exist, I was planning to do as much as I could when I came here.

Perhaps there is a way to upgrade my Samjaesimbeop and Samjaeseombeop, or something like that? You need to make a plan for that.

I also naturally planned to help the evolved spirit in front of me.

Did you say compassion? I think it comes from Confucianism, not Taoism, but whatever.

Rather than force something, I naturally decided to help her and prevent the volcano from disappearing.

“Then, can you tell us a little about the debt you have with Hwacheon Sangdan and the friendly affairs?”

“… Okay. First of all, Hwacheon Sangdan… .”

Did my feelings just get conveyed? Jin Hua-ryeong also discussed the topic I was curious about in more sincerity and detail than the day before.

And as I talked to her and did various things, a month passed by.