episode_0015

The Mirror of Resentment is a fairly deceptive spell.

Regardless of the type of attack, returning the damage received is extremely difficult for the attacker.

However, when I actually got into the position of using it myself, I realized that it was a huge disadvantage that I would inevitably be attacked.

“Ugh…”

As the music continues, my mind becomes dazed and blurred.

A sense of crisis stimulates you, making you nervous and an unexplainable feeling of anxiety pounding in your backbone.

Is it now?

No, not yet.

The effect will be certain if you spray it at a more critical moment.

-Why are you doing that? Are you doing nothing? Or have you already done something?

“Whoa…”

As I stumble, feeling dizzy from the sound of music piercing my head, the man’s voice is filled with confusion.

-That’s strange…it looks like you can’t resist at all? Was it perhaps a bluff? Well, I’m quite disappointed.

“shut up…”

As I muttered softly, the voice of the guy who had been silent for a while became lower.

-It’s below expectations. Well, at best, I may have overestimated the number of people who come in and out of a single post. Well, great! Because growth is a human privilege! You will definitely become stronger! Using today’s absurd experience as a stepping stone!

“……”

-We always welcome talented people like you! Please keep this in mind!

“under…”

I really don’t understand.

By doing things like this, do you really think you will enter the Pandora of salvation?

-Well…it looks like preparations are roughly complete now. Severe Gil. What do you think of Pandora of Salvation?

“Pandora of salvation? Of course…”

After thinking for a moment, I spoke with sincere feelings.

“It’s a wonderful place. I was deeply moved by the slogan of symbiosis with supernatural entities.”

-okay! I believed that Mr. Shim Shim-gil would definitely recognize it!

“I was just stating the obvious.”

I spoke bluntly, looked at the contract on the table, and picked up the pen without hesitation.

“I’m rather honored to be able to do business with such a great organization. All I have to do is sign?”

-That’s right. I’m very happy!

“You’re saying something strange… Hmm, but this contract. There are so many good conditions for me? I don’t need money. I’ll give you the points for free.”

-Are you sure?

“Of course. If I can help such a great organization, I’ll do anything.”

When he says that with sincerity, his voice is filled with joy.

-That’s something I’m really thankful for! However, we must also pay a fair price. Points are not something you can get for free! It refuses to be given away or given away for free, as if it were alive and had a will! So please sign there.

“Hmm, really? If that’s the case, then well. It’s a pity, but there’s nothing we can do.”

The moment I put the pen tip to the paper, it stopped.

-Why are you doing that?

“If your organization is that good…”

The hand holding the pen is shaking.

I realized a new function of the mirror of resentment that I had not even been able to understand.

That is, it makes me realize what I have done.

To put it bluntly, it felt closer to a ‘side effect’ rather than a ‘function’… Anyway, thanks to that, I was able to barely regain my senses.

Fuwaaa!

The flame from the mirror of resentment glows even colder and flows down.

Perhaps a flame of resentment that only I can see.

In the waterfall-like flow of flames, faces and expressions that make one feel pain just by looking at them seem to pass by from time to time.

At first I didn’t know what this was, but now I think I know what it is.

Didn’t you listen to me when I felt it through my emotions?

The mirror of my resentment, which has evolved several levels, amplifies my resentment.

“Live like that for the rest of your life. I will help you.”

Sreuk, sreuk! Fuwaaak!

The resentment of the [cry of despair, pain, and grief], which probably originated from a nightmare, is amplified several times and directed at the target.

To give back what I suffered many times over.

It looked like a ghost reaching Buddhahood or a large snake dragging its tail and disappearing.

“Huh…!”

“Kiyaah ah ah!”

As soon as all the resentment disappeared, I gritted my teeth and used the skill.

“Whoa, haaaa…”

Only then did my mind become clear.

Just a moment ago, I felt like I could do anything to help Pandora of the Savior, but now I couldn’t understand myself just a few seconds ago.

“Supernatural entities are more dangerous than you think…”

Even though I experienced it myself, I still don’t understand how something can make you harbor such heartfelt emotions.

-Sigh…!?

Meanwhile, the guy who took back what he had done to me several times over sighed through the speaker and suddenly changed his attitude.

-Ah, ah…It is an honor to be able to serve you, Sim Han-gil! It’s the shame of my life that I can’t recognize someone as great as you! I have committed a sin that I cannot raise my head in shame for the rest of my life!

“…huh?”

I was a little taken aback because it wasn’t the reaction I expected.

The damage I received… That is, I suddenly returned my sincere praise for the savior Pandora amplified several times, so I thought I would become a complete fanatic…

“No, wait a minute, what if I turn you into a fanatic?”

I felt embarrassed because I couldn’t keep up with my own thinking.

If that guy becomes a fanatic, wouldn’t my chances of getting out of here be lower?

Since they will do anything to benefit Pandora of the Salvation, they may use truly dangerous force to threaten me or capture and torture me.

“Why on earth did I make that choice…?”

I burst out laughing.

It seems that my head, influenced by the gathered and amplified resentment, turned without realizing it.

Since I was attacked by an unknown supernatural entity, normal thinking and judgment would have been impossible.

Mental attacks are really scary things.

-Sim Han-gil! Please give me the opportunity to serve you!

“Uh oh…then can you open the door?”

-iced coffee! of course! Let’s open it right away!

Slam! Wow…

“……”

I stared blankly at the door, which opened with such ease that it seemed futile.

Anyway, why did that guy end up like that?

Didn’t the Mirror of Resentment spell return the damage I received?

“…No, no.”

From what I have experienced so far, the Mirror of Resentment does not change the nature or type of attack.

That guy must have been hit by the same attack as me.

In that case, it is highly likely that what I suffered was not a ‘mental attack that makes me praise the Pandora of the Savior,’ but a ‘mental attack that manifests differently depending on specific conditions.’

“It’s difficult… Well, it worked out well for me…”

-Scouter! What on earth are you doing!

-Get away from the control board right now!

-Ahhhh! Don’t disturb! I must worship and serve Him! This means you have to keep an eye on them and help them! That alone will be my life and happiness! It is a path paved with endless glory and pride! So don’t disturb me!

Quaaaang! Cooo!

“……”

A horrifying shout and the sound of something breaking and exploding can be heard through the speaker.

“I need to jump out quickly…”

He moved quickly and jumped out the door.

Beep! Beep!

“W-what!?”

However, as if he had no intention of just letting him go, the moment he stepped on the floor of the passage, a loud and urgent siren rang out and the area began to flash red.

“Ugh…!”

I felt my heart pounding and quickly looked around.

The current location was an old-fashioned hallway inside a long, horizontal building.

There is a soft carpet on the floor, and doors of the same size are lined up along the walls.

The hallway was illuminated with an appropriate amount of lighting, and there were luxurious-looking paintings and works of art decorated here and there.

I imagined a shady, dark building because it resembled a crime, but it was the complete opposite.

The purpose is probably exactly what I imagined, but…

“Move quickly! Don’t let the target run away! The moment you see it, aim for the legs and arms and shoot! The target is a powerful person, so you can’t let down your guard!”

Ride, ride! Clap, clap, clap!

I heard high-pressure shouts, the footsteps of many people wearing gear, and the sound of metal, so I grabbed my gun tightly and quickly ran to the other side.

Fortunately, you can see an emergency staircase not far away.

“Tsk…!”

Unfortunately, those who came from behind were faster.

Amid the growing sense of crisis, I focused my attention on the sound of the footsteps of those approaching.

Crack! Slam!

“Manish!”

The moment the footsteps reached my floor, I turned around and summoned a huge wild boar.

Rumbling! Rumbling!

“Kuweeeek!?”

“W-what is that!?”

“Monster, monster!”

As soon as the crazy guys saw me, they started firing machine guns.

It’s not even a mental attack in the form of a bullet, as the management bureau wrote, but a live bullet.

If it weren’t for the huge steel boar that filled the passageway, I would have been strewn about like a beehive.

Of course, thanks to the Mirror of Resentment, those who attacked me would not have been safe… but that would not be of any benefit.

“Queeek!”

As soon as he was summoned, Manish, enraged by being beaten, rushed forward without hesitation.

“Shoot! Shoot!”

“Oh, that doesn’t work!”

“Ugh, wow!”

The passage quickly became a place of chaos.

The majesty of the giant wild boar, which was completely impervious to bullets, was so great that just one animal was able to blow away and crush a dozen armed humans as if they were toys.

I glanced at that figure, then opened the door to the emergency staircase and quickly went down.

guilty? For those who tried to kill me or inflict similar injuries, such feelings are a luxury.

How many floors did we go down like that?

“Move quickly!”

Crash!

“Are you coming from here too…!”

It would have been nice to go a little easier, but as expected, a large number of troops were coming up the stairs, as if it were natural.

No, but is this Korea?

Even if it is an organization related to supernatural entities, does it make sense for troops armed with guns to come out of one organization?

“Manish!”

“Kuweek?”

Uddangtangtang!

When I summon a giant wild boar over the staircase railing, the giant wild boar suddenly tumbles down the stairs and looks puzzled.

“Ugh!? W-what is this!”

“wild boar!?”

“What size…!”

“Kuweeeek!”

Kwazijic! Kwajak!

“Kaaa!?”

“Shoot! Shoot!”

“Aaaahhh!”

“what are you doing!?”

Rumbling! Ta-ta-ta-tang!

Just like the upstairs, the staircase quickly became a mess.

No, perhaps because it is a smaller space than a hallway, the sight of people dying under the overwhelming bulk and weight is pitiful.

“Barutt, barutt, barutt…”

While Manish was preoccupied with eating the corpse, I went downstairs and sprinted down the stairs, creating a terribly poisonous spider in the passage I passed.

“Whew, how long do I have to go down?”

There were no signs or windows indicating the number of floors anywhere, so I just went downstairs.

Just as I was starting to wonder if this staircase was also a supernatural entity, a dead end finally appeared.

With a large door that is different from before.

“at las…!”

I opened it with anticipation.

“…huh?”

I imagined a deserted mountain valley or a strangely bustling city center, but I froze.

“Oh, is there any problem there?”

“Hey! When are you going to bring the report!?”

“Subject number 13 is dead? In theory, it would have been perfect…”

“uh…”

It was an office.

A spacious office where many people are busy interacting during peak times.

“huh?”

“uh?”

At that time, one by one, eyes began to focus on me as I stood in the doorway.

“……”

“……”

“……”

A heavy silence.

As time passed, their expressions began to become more and more seriously distorted.

“I…!”

Before they did anything, I made the first move.

Quang!

He quickly closed the door and pointed the gun from a distance.

He tensed his tongue with the intention of summoning Manish if the situation arises.

“…?”

However, no matter how long I wait, there is no response.

I approached cautiously, turned the handle, and pushed the door open with my foot, pointing the gun.

“…uh?”

However, beyond the door was not a busy office scene, but a cafe that could be found anywhere.

There is not a single person, and a familiar cityscape can be seen beyond the glass door a little distance away.

“……”

However, I didn’t rush out and go out.

This is because it was judged too dangerous to move carelessly since it was recognized that this door, or that space, or perhaps the building itself, was a supernatural entity.

Crash.

I closed and opened the door again, and this time a dense forest appeared.

thud!

“Sweet, what should I do with this…?”

I thought about it with the door closed, but I couldn’t come up with a sharp number.

I can’t even guess what kind of supernatural phenomenon happened in the first place, so it’s only natural, but…

“……”

I can’t help it.

If you can’t come up with an answer even after thinking about it, you have no choice but to jump ahead and, if that doesn’t work, interrogate a person with information as a last resort.

It was either capturing the person associated with Pandora of the Salvation or visiting the owl mask guy who had become fanatical about me.