Chapter 93.2

Chapter 93 (Continued)

The target was none other than Goliath, the strongest in Neo Seoul.

Even Goliath, an overwhelmingly powerful figure, had struggled against this formidable magic technique.

Goliath could escape only because he was an exceptional, out-of-scale powerhouse. In my current state, there was no way I could oppose the Heavenly Banquet Offering.

“By the way, don’t look back. You’ll regret it if you do.”

Hong Kyu warned me with a smile.

I glanced around at the crimson magic of the God of Gluttony that surrounded me. I could see gaping mouths opening irregularly on each structure.

Looking up, I could see the barrier enclosing the Zero Zone. Since the God of Gluttony’s feast must not be interrupted, a powerful barrier always forms when Heavenly Banquet Offering is activated.

Only Hong Kyu’s allies could pass through this barrier.

To activate Heavenly Banquet Offering, the target’s location must be known. His sister was likely the one who had located the target.

That meant his sister was not in the Zero Zone right now.

Hong Kyu had probably adjusted the barrier’s limitations so that his sister could come and go freely.

It was a flexible barrier.

‘It’s similar to the situation with Han Se-jin, but this one is stronger and more structured.’

Of course, it would be.

This barrier was powered by the mysterious force of the God of Gluttony.

I almost let out a bitter laugh.

‘I need to buy time somehow.’

I couldn’t break through this situation on my own.

‘At this rate, at least a near-death experience is guaranteed.’

Time was not on my side.

If my magic was drained entirely, the God of Gluttony would start to devour my mind.
It was a perilous situation. That was why Hong Kyu felt so at ease.

All I could do was hope.

Hope that Baek-seo or the Disciplinary Committee would notice the situation and find a way to save me before Hong Kyu or the God of Gluttony killed me.

“So… my magic’s being drained like crazy. Why use such an incredible power on me?”

After all, using a technique meant for Goliath on me was entirely unexpected.

Despite my shock, I maintained a hostile expression and questioned him.

“Is the Head Principal this wary of me?”

“Haha, I knew you’d figure it out. Did Oh Baek-seo or Moon Chae-won blab? Those bitches… they have no sense of security or duty. Instead of sacrificing themselves for the Head Principal, who works tirelessly for Neo Seoul, they act like wild animals, baring their teeth. They can’t even appreciate the honor. They don’t know their place.”

Hong Kyu grumbled.

“Never thought I’d meet a Head Principal fanatic. You’re a lunatic.”

I never expected the Glutton to hold such beliefs.

He was no different from someone brainwashed by a cult.

Thud!

“Guh!”

Hong Kyu suddenly kicked me in the head. The impact was so strong it made my skull ring.

Unable to channel any magic, I couldn’t even enhance my body. Hong Kyu had clearly restrained his strength, yet the blow felt like it would knock my consciousness away.

Blood trickled from my head, staining my eyes. As I lowered my head, blood dripped onto the ground.

Hong Kyu crouched down, glaring at me with cold eyes.

“Committee Leader, you’re nothing to the Head Principal. Just a rat scurrying around, twisting space here and there. You should be grateful, shouldn’t you? You got lucky and gained a great power that could be useful to the Head Principal.”

I see.

It made sense.

“The Head Principal plans to take my ability.”

I already knew the Head Principal’s side was capable of the strange act of stealing unique abilities.

And I was of the same kind as Goliath.

A wielder blessed by the Golden Sheep.

Targeting Goliath carried too much risk, so it seemed they decided to target me instead.

I lifted my head and glared at Hong Kyu.

“That’s possible, isn’t it? Stealing and bestowing abilities… is that the Head Principal’s unique power?”

Taking unique abilities with Moon Chae-won’s technique was impossible.

If the Head Principal’s unique ability worked that way…

It made sense how she had nearly taken Baek-seo’s power.

And if Hong Kyu was the Head Principal’s devotee, she might have disclosed much information to him.

“Huh?”

Hong Kyu furrowed his brows and let out a bitter laugh. As I expected, he knew the answer to my question.

“It’s similar, but you’ve got it wrong.”

“I’ve got it wrong…?”

Stealing and bestowing abilities were similar concepts, but not quite the same?

Hong Kyu pointed upward.

“The Head Principal’s unique ability is something of a higher dimension. A pitiful guy like you couldn’t begin to comprehend it.”

Hong Kyu spat nonsensical words, veins bulging on his forehead.

He seemed annoyed that I dared to speculate about the Head Principal’s unique power. Perhaps he believed his devotion to her put him in a superior position.

‘What an arrogant bastard….’

At that moment.

I squinted. It felt like all my available magic had been absorbed.

The glow of the chains binding me had also dimmed. Had the magic transfer finished?

“All absorbed. The God of Gluttony says your magic was delightfully savory.”

Hong Kyu snickered.

‘My magic….’

It had finally been drained.

Hong Kyu grabbed my head, eyes wide open as he whispered with a smile.

“Next is your mind. ‘Higher beings’ seem to enjoy that sort of thing. Soon, you’ll be a vegetable. After that, I’ll drain every bit of your unique ability and your very essence. Be grateful. The Head Principal needs you.”

It felt like something parasitic was slithering inside my body, crawling into my brain.

The God of Gluttony, who had been siphoning my magic, was now using it to devour my mind.

I clenched my teeth. I had no strength left to resist. Still, I struggled fiercely, desperately thrashing.

But no matter how hard I fought, the chains of magic tightened around me, leaving me utterly helpless.

“You’re headed to a better place. Come, embrace a glorious end.”

Hong Kyu said, patting my shoulder.

This couldn’t be it.

I couldn’t die like this.

Bloodshot eyes, I forced every bit of strength into my body.

I knew it was too late to hope for a miracle, but I couldn’t just accept death.

“A squirming worm, eh? Still wriggling even after being stomped? It’s useless, you know!”

Hong Kyu laughed maniacally, clearly reveling in his rising excitement.

“Grrr…!”

The pain was excruciating.

I didn’t know what I looked like right now, but it was clear that my body was breaking down, blood pouring out from everywhere. The God of Gluttony’s magic was burrowing into me.

I must have been in a gruesome state.

Suddenly, I recalled the image of Oh Baek-seo from Moon Chae-won’s hideout. Her figure, having her unique ability drained, still lingered in my mind, appearing vividly whenever I closed my eyes.

It was clear from my honest reflection—I was burning with rage.

I knew that unless I unleashed this fury, I would die harboring resentment.

“You… all….”

I realized that I was shedding tears of blood. Still, I glared at Hong Kyu and spoke.

“I…!”

For Baek-seo, for Dalbi, for all the miseries they suffered.

Even if I died, I would drag you all to hell.

My voice faltered. Blood surged up my throat. My vision blurred as I drifted into unconsciousness, and Hong Kyu’s sneering laughter echoed in my ears.

As my eyes slowly shut…

That’s when it happened.

Fwoosh!!!

[─────!!!]

Suddenly, bright flames erupted, accompanied by a ghastly scream that pierced my ears.

The God of Gluttony’s magic, which had been climbing up my body, halted, retreating as it was sucked away from me like smoke. It seemed even the God was startled by the unexpected blaze.

And it wasn’t just any flame.

It was the power of someone with high magical prowess.

Hong Kyu leapt to his feet in shock, spinning around to face the source of the fiery magic.

Gasping for breath, I too looked in the direction Hong Kyu was staring.

“This…!”

Veins bulged on Hong Kyu’s forehead as his twisted grin turned toward a woman wearing a goblin mask.

“Kim Dalbi…!”

Shing.

The azure blade in the goblin-masked woman’s hand reflected the God of Gluttony’s glowing magic.

The one who had intruded upon the Heavenly Banquet Offering.

She was one of the Six Sinners—Kim Dalbi.

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