episode_0090

We were currently driving somewhere.

Of course, I didn’t know where that was and was just following Yusera’s instructions. All I knew was that it would be dangerous.

‘We’re going a little deeper.’

It was a darker place than the abandoned school building I had been to before. If I had to be specific, it was in the forest, just like the hidden peace place that Lee Ji-hye and I had gone to together. Thanks to that, I felt a more ominous atmosphere than usual.

‘I hope something like that doesn’t happen again.’

It was possible that a new character could appear. The thought of it being possible made my spine shiver even more.

Squeak!

There was a sound of the wheels being dragged as Yusera stepped on the brakes. The car stopped with a loud jolt as she had accelerated too quickly.

‘What the fuck.’

Each of these things was enough to stress me out because of the unnecessary tension.

If it had been the original situation, I would have screamed at the moment, but I noticed that Yu Seo’s expression had hardened a little, so I had no choice but to keep my mouth shut.

She was staring at a certain place. Naturally, I couldn’t help but follow her gaze and move my eyes.

There was a large cave there.

It was so dark inside that I couldn’t see the end, and it didn’t seem strange that something would come out. It felt like no matter how far I went inside, I wouldn’t be able to see anything.

“Hey, are you there?”

“Yes. That’s where I heard it was.”

I couldn’t help but let out a laugh at those words.

“That seems right.”

There is definitely something there. There can’t be a trap or anything like that. Who would think that Yusera would return?

I could be sure that it would happen.

“Hoo.”

I got out of the car. Then I straightened up the sword I had brought today. It was a sword that was clearly different from the dagger I had received from Yusera, and had a shape similar to a sword.

“So why on earth did you bring it?”

Yoo Seol-ra asked me a question. I had no way to answer her except to laugh in vain.

Actually, it probably didn’t seem like much help to Yusera. But at least to me, it made quite a difference.

This body also began to gain strength. That’s why I could easily lift objects that were somewhat heavy, and that’s why it would be okay to choose a slightly longer sword. After all, my swordsmanship skills were better than anyone else’s.

Above all, you need to prepare for when you run out of bullets. In that case, wouldn’t it be better to have a sword that is definitely stronger than a dagger? That’s why I decided to bring one.

After some time, she came down carrying several items, including a will. The most noticeable of these was, of course, the large bag she was carrying on her back, and it was obvious to anyone that it was an important item.

“Well, I’ll go first.”

Yusura spoke briefly and walked out without hesitation. I stopped for a moment at the sight and didn’t move, but I quickly came to my senses and followed her.

Slowly, I went inside. The further I went in, the less I could see, and it felt as if I was alone.

It was such a deeply unpleasant feeling.

‘Something will definitely happen.’

No matter how quiet it was, an ominous atmosphere still lingered. On the contrary, because it was so quiet, I felt a stronger sense of threat than before. Because of that, I felt like I couldn’t help but be more suspicious than usual.

Click.

The sound of something switching on.

At that moment, I felt a sense of crisis and immediately bent down deeply. Then, I looked around and assessed the situation.

But, unexpectedly, nothing had changed. So, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of discomfort.

‘What? It definitely sounds like a switch… … .’

It was too clear a sound to be misheard. It was crisp and clear, yet loud enough to resonate throughout the surroundings.

So it was definitely the sound of a switch.

“What, what’s going on?”

As I was muttering to myself without realizing it, Yoo Seo-ra answered.

“I don’t know either. It just feels like they’re trying to toy with us.”

It was understandable that they were playing around with it, seeing as nothing happened even though they clearly heard the switch sound. Clearly, the person who created this place was observing our reactions.

‘So what? Does it mean something?’

Is there a secret that I don’t know about?

It was perhaps a very possible idea, and it gave me some more time to think about it.

“There’s no point in worrying about it. Move quickly.”

“No, we have some time anyway, right? Then let’s think about it some more. There’s no point in rushing.”

I answered Yusera and fell into thought again. This time, no matter what, I had to succeed.

That would be the case, because what we would get would be the most important thing of all: resurrecting the demon.

‘You need to be extremely careful.’

In fact, if you only listen to what Yusera said, you might not have needed to prepare that much. In reality, the only trap you could find was that a monster would suddenly be summoned when you grabbed the object at the end.

But I had to be more suspicious than anyone else. Of course, I doubted whether there was anything I could do, but it was inevitable. No matter how much I lacked ability, I had to make an effort.

Of course, since you won’t get that thing called a will.

‘This is clearly something that wasn’t seen in the original.’

At least, it was certain that I had never heard of this information, which made me doubt whether she had succeeded in this endeavor.

Could Yusera have definitely brought it? I think she probably couldn’t. If she had brought it, I would have read it in the novel.

That’s why I was sure that Yusera would fail.

‘So you have to be more careful.’

If we succeed in this one thing, it will definitely deal a huge blow to the Masin Church.

“Are you still worried? If you’re that anxious, should I just write you the item right here?”

Yusera spoke as if she was annoyed and tried to take something out of her bag.

“No, that’s fine. I believe you because you said it was annoying.”

Since I thought Yoo Seo-ra was okay, there must be a reason. In that case, I have no choice but to trust her and follow her.

Especially since you won’t be able to even walk forward if you feel anxious because just one switch is turned on.

“You don’t have to worry so much. I’m here with you, right?”

Yoo Seora spoke with a tone full of laughter. It was so reassuring, yet also unsettling, that it was hard to answer.

“Okay, let’s walk again.”

I nodded and followed along.

As time passed and I continued walking, I soon arrived at a fork in the road. It was still extremely dark in both places, and it didn’t seem strange that there would be traps no matter where I went.

“Hmm, where do you think we should go?”

At that moment, Yoo Seo-ra muttered something that was almost like talking to herself. Even though it was clearly meant for me, it was hard to hear properly, and it felt awkward to respond.

“Well… … .”

A voice lost in thought.

Thanks to you, even I realized that I needed to think deeply about that question.

“Why don’t you just use what’s in your bag? Don’t just keep not using it and end up dying.”

When else would you use an item if not now? That’s why I suggested using it right away.

In reality, it was necessary to think about it for safety reasons.

Yusura looked a little uneasy and thoughtful. It seemed like she felt like it was a waste to write it now.

“Well, I’ll just take it out.”

She muttered as if she was dissatisfied, then slowly opened her bag. Then, she naturally took out a few things inside.

“What are these?”

“There is.”

It seems she didn’t feel like answering me, the person who wrote the will. She answered vaguely without realizing it, kept glancing at me, and then picked up something.

It was an object shaped like a small bead.

“What is that?”

I asked briefly because I was curious about what it was. However, it seemed like he had no intention of answering that it was a will, so he just ignored me.

“Just look at it.”

Yusera touched the bead with a light gesture. Then, a pure white light slowly began to flow out from the bead.

Yusera stared at it for a moment, then threw it straight into one of the forked paths. The bead continued forward without slowing down.

Even to places that are out of my sight.

“No, really? Aren’t you going to answer?”

Still, I couldn’t figure out what that thing was, so I kept asking. The will frowned slightly, as if it was irritating me. Then, as if sighing, he answered slowly.

“This is something that tells you whether there is a trap or not where the marble is moving. If there is a trap, it will tell you with a very loud explosion, so you don’t have to worry.”

“Okay.”

If you don’t hear the explosion, then there’s no trap. Or it’s just too far away for you to hear the explosion.

Whatever it was, it gave me a sense of stability first and foremost.

“How many minutes should I wait?”

“It’s not that long. It starts to pick up speed from the middle. So, I think about three minutes should be enough?”

Three minutes… … .

It’s the perfect time to stop eating cup ramen.

With such random thoughts in my mind, I sat on the floor for a while. Then I looked around to see if there was anything unusual, and so far, there didn’t seem to be anything out of the ordinary.

‘But in the original, the will was a failure.’

I didn’t get the item that was supposed to be important for resurrecting that demon. So I could easily guess that there must have been a trap set up that even Yusera couldn’t anticipate.

I ended up gripping the sword handle too tightly for no reason.

‘There is no failure as long as I am here.’

No, it should not appear to be there, to be exact.

I made that promise to myself.

“It’s about time. There are no traps on that road. Let’s get moving now.”

I nodded at Yusera’s words. Then I got up from my seat and followed her as she moved.

The surroundings are so quiet that the only thing you can hear is the wind. It’s especially dark, which makes me feel uneasy. Because of this, I can’t relax.

‘I said there were no traps.’

But I don’t know what the criteria are for that trap. If a living creature isn’t treated as a trap, isn’t it a little dangerous? But since it’s already past, I can’t help but ignore it.

Well, I guess Yusera will take care of the arrangements anyway.

Surely you don’t not know.

I continued walking forward like that.

That was the moment.

Pfft!

Suddenly, there was a sound of air being cut. And at the same time, Yusera, who was in front of me, suddenly swung her sword and deflected something.

I was momentarily confused, but I quickly assessed the situation and looked at the object that had been bounced off.

“Arrow?”

Why is there an arrow here all of a sudden?

Didn’t you say there would be no traps? But now an attack like this has come. What’s going on?

“Be alert.”

Yusera ordered me in a calm voice. I responded by immediately raising my sword.

Pfft!

Another arrow flies. But this time, Yusera blocks it with her sword. As she gradually regains her composure, arrows suddenly start shooting out one after another.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

So many arrows were flying at such a fast rate that even Yusera had a hard time blocking them all. Because of this, threats that had not been approaching me until just now were now rushing towards me quickly.

I made a quick decision and immediately gathered my mana. Then I quickly threw my body to the side and rolled on the ground.

Thanks to that, I was able to escape from all those arrows.

But the arrows still flew. It was a very threatening situation for me, and if I made even one mistake, I could die.

I quickly assessed the situation and raised my gun.

And then he pushed his mana hard into the bullet to make it as threatening as possible. And then he pulled the trigger repeatedly.

Bang bang!

The bullet quickly flies to where the arrow flew from.

Bam!

There was a sound of something piercing flesh. The flying arrows were reduced, though only slightly.

‘It’s a monster.’

To be exact, it was a living creature that attacked us.

“Fuck, what the hell kind of monster is that.”

Of course, the only creatures that come to mind in a place like this are monsters. So I tried my best to imagine what kind of monster it would be.

“I’m an elf.”

At that moment, Yusera muttered.

As I said that, I decided to use my mana to look into the distance.

There walked a humanoid creature with long, pointed ears and skin so white it could almost be called pale.

It was certain.

As the legend says, they were elves.

I felt a strong mana from them.