episode_0100

“Damn it! What the hell is going on!?”

Letel, who was thrown out while trying to move into an ‘ordinary small business’, gritted his teeth while clutching his throbbing body.

Normally, it would have been a shock that wouldn’t have been surprising if her whole body had been torn to pieces, but she managed to avoid bloodshed by using her abilities.

“Damn. The space is completely solidified. There are no gaps… No, is it possible to violently stir the space…?”

The building of an ‘ordinary small business’ that I looked up at was ordinary.

It was much neater and more sophisticated than a few days ago, but it was within the category of a building that would be found anywhere.

However, when you try to enter the building, a strange and powerful force blocks your way, and towards the end, even the existence of the building begins to fade.

If things continue like this, you will probably forget that this building even exists.

“What should I do? Should I force it through…?”

Letel gritted his teeth nervously.

This is because through ‘Absolute Couple Ring’, it was revealed that Severe Road had suffered serious injuries.

“It would be nice if I could know what the situation is… Ah!”

After thinking about it, she said, “Clap,” and clapped her hands.

“Rael!”

-!?

I was anxious because it was my first time summoning, but fortunately, a ghost wearing a maid uniform appeared in front of me as soon as I called its name.

-What…Retel!?

“Rael. What is the situation now? Please explain as briefly as possible.”

-Uh, that means…

It was sudden, but Rael desperately pulled out his hair.

After listening to the entire explanation for about 5 minutes, Letel massaged his temples as if he had a headache.

“The ‘ordinary small business’ was actually an altar and the ‘guards’ were priests or shamans? And now all the ‘office workers’ are locked up and performing a ritual?”

-That’s right. I am not an ‘office worker’ and am not subject to surveillance, but other people are oppressed by ‘auxiliary agencies’.

“Is that ‘auxiliary organ’ that strong?”

-According to Hangil, he has the ability to manipulate ‘cause and effect’.

“What the…”

-However, no one has died yet.

“What? Really? How is that possible?”

-This is because ‘auxiliary organizations’ are trying to avoid killing as much as possible. Probably for ritual purposes.

“…Then what do you think I should do?”

-Request support from the management office. If possible, I would like you to bring Director Romenel with you.

“Whew…yeah, I understand. I’ll do my best. In the meantime, hold on well.”

-yes. Retel. I’ll be waiting.

“…Oh, and Rael. It’s not something I should say at a time like this…”

-yes?

As Rael looked at him with blank eyes, Letel gaped and opened his mouth.

“No, it’s nothing. I’ll tell you later. If you want to go back, Hangil needs to call you, right? I’ll send you a signal.”

-…? yes. thank you

Oooh!

After Retel manipulated the space, Rael disappeared shortly thereafter.

***

If you want to survive in the face of overwhelming force, you have no choice but to comply with the other party’s demands as much as possible.

“You’re doing great. That’s great, Han-gil. If you keep doing that, I’ll give you a kiss.”

“…I do not need.”

When I frown while solving a simple arithmetic operation, the ‘auxiliary organ’ cocks its head.

“Why? I know that kissing an attractive person of the opposite sex is a great reward. Oh, are you looking for sexual contact? If that’s the case, if you meet a certain quota, I’ll let you touch my breasts. If you work harder, I’ll let you touch my vagina… ”

Who on earth instilled her knowledge?

Seeing people say nonsensical things so casually makes me feel both absurd and annoyed at the same time.

“It’s not like that. It’s distracting me from work, so can you go away? Cough…!”

Because he sacrificed most of his soul to destroy one of his ‘auxiliaries’, he coughs up blood.

“Okay. Well, work hard.”

Nod.

She bowed politely, smiled when she saw the blood on my hands, and walked away to watch the others.

-Hangil.

Immediately after she disappears, Rael approaches her and hands her a small note.

Maybe it was because they weren’t ‘office workers’, or maybe they didn’t recognize Rael, but the ‘auxiliary agencies’ didn’t care what Rael did.

‘Oppa Han-gil. ‘What do you plan to do now?’

I tapped the desk while looking at the note written in Noeul’s handwriting.

I know. What really should I do now?

I can no longer use ‘Imagination Summoning’, which is the strongest and most active ability I have.

Perhaps all souls would disappear with a simple act of imagination.

“……”

Can we overcome this challenge with [Point Shop]?

“Uhm…”

Honestly, I’m quite skeptical.

At a certain level, it would be okay to rub it in, but ‘auxiliary organizations’ have the power to easily cross that line.

Even if you wield unfamiliar skills and weapons diligently, you will only meet a futile end in front of her ‘causal manipulation’.

Besides, honestly, I don’t feel like it.

Unlike in the past, we are now clearly aware of the dangers of [point stores].

Whether it is a weapon or a skill, the karma contained in it has a strong influence on the user.

What if that karma is that of a pleasure serial killer?

What if it is the work of a mad scientist or a shaman who casually conducts human experiments?

What if it is the job of a cannibal who enjoys eating human flesh?

Rather, what if it is the business of a fanatic who helps the consciousness of ‘ordinary small and medium-sized businesses’ and hopes to connect with the constellation?

Although this is a fairly extreme example, we cannot conclude that it is not possible.

No, it would actually be quite high.

I don’t know the criteria for registering in the [Point Store], but in any case, it would be impossible unless you reached a certain level, and in general, such people are special and unique.

Either in a good sense or in a bad sense.

“ha…”

If you think about it that way, I was really lucky.

‘Basaglia’, who appears to be the former owner of [Cries of Despair, Pain, and Grief] and [Basaglia’s Holy Grail], was at least not a villain, psychopath, or cannibal.

Considering that I drew a lottery that could not be re-rolled without knowing anything, it is an excellent achievement that I can boast about.

“……”

Well, that’s it.

The problem is how to get through this situation we are in now.

“…No, that’s not it.”

“No chatting allowed. Intern Sim Shim-gil. Please concentrate.”

“…sorry.”

Let me at least talk to myself.

Anyway, isn’t it too tight?

I continued to think, complaining internally.

More importantly, it disrupts the consciousness of ‘ordinary small and medium-sized businesses’.

The worst outcome is a bizarre ritual that could lead to a connection to a constellation, or even if it doesn’t, could open a passage to the other world.

Just imagining it makes me break out in a cold sweat.

“……”

Now that I can’t fight and even if I force myself to fight, defeat is certain, there’s only one thing I can do.

Ruining all ‘work’.

I quickly wrote down words on the back of the note, keeping an eye on the ‘auxiliary agency’.

“huh?”

I tried to hand it to Rael right away, but she was nowhere to be seen.

Was it right in front of you just a moment ago?

Did someone call you out?

I looked around the office, but Rael was nowhere to be seen.

Ugh—!

“…!!”

At that time, the space in front of me curved and took the shape of a letter.

-Hangil. I heard a rough explanation. I’ll call for support, so tell everyone. And now, call Rael.

Is it Letel?

The knowledge that a trustworthy comrade had arrived filled me with incredible hope.

“…Rael.”

After muttering very softly, Rael appears and quietly approaches while keeping an eye on the ‘auxiliary organization’.

-Hangil. Now that I’ve relayed the current situation, Letel will do whatever he can. Whether calling for assistance or bringing in powerful supernatural entities. According to Letel, it will probably be done in the direction of eliminating ‘ordinary small and medium-sized businesses.’

I ended up laughing at those words without realizing it.

It is more certain to completely destroy the ‘altar’ than to disrupt the ceremony.

After quickly confirming the location of the ‘auxiliary organ’, I opened my mouth as quickly as possible.

“Rael. First of all, please pass on the contents of this note to everyone. Not just our team, but everyone in the company. Can you do it?”

-yes? ah…

After checking the contents of the note, Rael nods with a firm expression.

-All right. I will definitely complete my mission…!

“Okay, then I’ll try to get you to leave the office.”

While Rael, holding the note, was busy flying around the office, he raised his hand.

“What’s going on?”

“I want to go to the bathroom! You’ll let me go for that, right?”

“Don’t worry, I can fix it.”

When the ‘auxiliary organ’ waved its hand, my bladder and colon felt empty, as if they were empty.

“No, what…”

Are you not even sending me to the bathroom? It’s so vicious.

“Well, then, ventilate! At least ventilate! Open the door! If possible, the window!”

“I can solve that too.”

“No! I can’t do something artificial! I want to enjoy the natural breeze!”

“Is that so? Hmm… I understand. Instead, I will take measures to prevent you from escaping.”

When she waved her hand again, the office door and window burst open, and a wind mixed with soot began to blow.

However, it seemed difficult to escape because there was a strange barrier blocking it.

Is it a barrier that only lets the wind pass through? You’re talented too.

But can it really stop ghosts that are not under surveillance?

I glanced at Lael, met her gaze, nodded, and carefully walked out the door.

Fortunately, her body passed through the barrier without incident.

“Whoa…”

“Work.”

Before I knew it, the ‘auxiliary agency’ was approaching, staring at me and smiling.

“Okay, I’ll do it. Work…”

Holding a ballpoint pen, I looked at the numerous pieces of paper and smiled meaningfully.

***

They intentionally make mistakes in four basic arithmetic operations that even elementary school students can solve, and write reviews and documents using strange characters that even elementary school students cannot recognize.

Not only that, they dropped a large amount of discarded data on other departments’ contact networks and emails, and even had Lael cut off phone lines, internet lines, and power.

Of course, it was quickly recovered thanks to the power of ’cause and effect’ possessed by ‘ordinary small and medium-sized businesses’, but that power is not infinite, so it is meaningful just to consume it even a little.

Not only me but all the ‘office workers’ were doing all sorts of things to disrupt ‘company work’ and ‘ritual rituals’, and in an instant, everything became a mess.

“There are too many mistakes. Intern Severance Road. Please be careful.”

“Employee Kyeong-gu Kwon. Please do not destroy office equipment.”

“Intern Sim Han-gil. Please do not interfere with other people’s work.”

“He Saeron Temple. That dagger is dangerous. It will corrode the desk and chair, so please put it away.”

“Intern Sim Han-gil. Please do your job properly.”

“Sunnoeul Temple. Please do not spread the sleep-acting energy.”

Every time I did something wrong, an ‘auxiliary agency’ would come and nag me, but I didn’t care and just handled all the ‘work’ like crap.

“……”

Then, at some point, the ‘auxiliary organ’ stopped with its mouth shut.

what? Have you given up? Or are you angry?

Blink blink!

At that time, the fluorescent light blinks repeatedly as if it has lost its flavor.

“Huh? What is it?”

“huh?”

Blink blink! Blink blink!

Even though sunlight is clearly shining through the window, each time the fluorescent light blinks, the inside of the office is completely dark and then brightens repeatedly.

Blink blink blink!

“…uh.”

“what…”

And in that split second of brightness, I witnessed the sight of the right arm of the ‘auxiliary organ’ suddenly lengthening several times, expanding like a balloon, and splitting like a dry old tree.

Did I see it wrong?

Blink blink!

“……”

“……”

“……”

“……”

No, it wasn’t a mistake.

As the fluorescent light blinked repeatedly, the appearance of the ‘auxiliary organ’ changed.

Both of her arms turned huge and she rose into the air with her hands on the ground, and the next moment her legs became long enough to touch the ground.

Its skin peeled off, its head grew, and its fangs erupted.

“…’security’?”

Ultimately, she became the familiar ‘security guard’ we know.

“Sooo…”

Not even one.

All three ‘auxiliary agencies’ that were watching us had already transformed into ‘security guards’.

The identity of that pretty girl was a ‘security guard’… no, a ‘fake security guard’…!?

I was more shocked than I expected and opened my mouth wide.

Is there no such thing as shame for that bastard…!?

“Grrr of, sing, do it…!”

“Ugh…!?”

“100 million…!”

It was an instant before a voice filled with strange power penetrated my head.

My mind becomes blurred and my thoughts become disjointed.

Deep inside, I am filled with the thought that I must follow the orders of the ‘priest.’

“AA AA AA…..!”

“Aaaah! Aaaa!”

“Aaaa!”

The noeul, saeron, and gyeong forms produce long, high notes and create a strange rhyme.

-Hangil. This…?

“Tsk…!”

Damn it! Damn it!

“Kkkk!”

Rael didn’t seem to be affected at all and I was able to endure it by screaming, but there was nothing more I could do.

“Dance…! Eat, drink…! Praise God, shout His name!”

AA AA AA! Aaaa!

The entire company is filled with gloomy singing, and the sound of stomping with a steady beat echoes.

“Hey, you bastard…!”

Since we don’t do ‘work’ properly, it looks like they are planning to hold the ceremony in a standard and traditional way.

But, if you have the power to do this, why didn’t you do it sooner?

No, whatever happens, we have to stop it.

At the very least, we should at least interfere!

Turf, plod, trudge.

The ‘fake security guard’ walked at a steady pace and led the ‘office workers’ out of the office.

Noeul, Saeron, and Gyeonghyeong were no exception.

“Damn it…!”

I could only stare at the scene, screaming with my entire body.

Something has to be done.

But what can I do now?

“Geueuu, eueuuh…! Oh, God. God who seeks rest. The place for your coming is prepared. Geeuuu, eueuuh…!”

As dozens of ‘fake guards’ chant ‘powerful words’ as if singing or reciting sutras, a strange and intense feeling of pressure begins to build up inside the building.

“Oooh! God!”

“Bend over us!”

“God! Great God!”

thud! Coo! Coo!

The entire building shakes as the ‘office workers’ with unfocused eyes simultaneously shout and stamp their feet.

“Tsk…!”

I can feel that my consciousness is moving towards its final destination.

You can’t just watch.

I opened the [Point Shop] without delay and clicked the [Purchase Physical Abilities] item without even looking at the [Purchase Items] and [Purchase Skills] items.

As if possessed, unconsciously.

[Strength: 10 points]

[Dexterity: 10 points]

[Fire Resistance: 12 points]

[Dexterity: 10 points]

.

.

.

As I quickly skimmed through all the lists that came to mind, I found one that caught my eye.

[Body: 100 points]

This is my first time seeing this item. What is this?

I took out the [emotional magnifying glass] and did an appraisal.

[Forcibly expands the physical vessel]

[Transforms a part of the body to suit the status of a god]

[If your level is insufficient, there will be enormous aftereffects and the power you can gain is like dust.]

[Nevertheless, God is God, and no being on earth can oppose it.]

“……”

It was a very dangerous explanation.

Moreover, it seems more appropriate to have skills rather than physical abilities.

“…uh?”

I looked blankly at my hands.

For some reason, my hand was pressing down on it with all my might.

[Remaining points: 1300]

[Gain 1 body!]

“Ugh…!?”

Immediately after, a heat rose from my entire body that I couldn’t handle.