episode_0267

The four men were lost in their thoughts in front of the log cabin.

Luther was reminded of the succubus.

‘It got hard? How cute.’

The image of her smiling with her eyes and tapping her alter ego with her finger.

It was a memory engraved like a brand, as it was the moment he lost his virginity.

Gibson recalled the memory of molesting a cute rabbit beastman a few days before entering the labyrinth.

Seeing the beastman crying and begging him to stop, old memories came flooding back, and he pushed even harder.

On the other hand.

The virgin Sebastian’s face turned pale.

Goosebumps ran all over his body.

His dick got hard in a place where four men gathered?

It might sound like a joke to others, but it sounded completely different to him.

Could it be.

‘That Barbaroi bastard, is he a homosexual?’

Sebastian’s eyes shook violently.

Was that number above his head the number of times he had sex with men?

‘I don’t know.’

But he couldn’t help but become more suspicious.

Priest Luther cleared his throat.

“Ahem! Barbaroi, what kind of vulgar language is that? Even so, there are things you shouldn’t say in front of people.”

Scar chuckled and replied.

“Luther, are you a virgin?”

“…”

Luther was silent for a moment before opening his mouth.

“W-Well, isn’t that right?”

Sebastian’s eyes turned cold. A priest serving Lux Aeterna telling a lie.

Something that couldn’t happen.

His suspicion deepened.

“Priest Luther, are you really a ‘virgin’?”

“…Yes. Is there a problem?”

“Ha! I see. I understand.”

Sebastian replied in a sarcastic tone.

Priest Luther’s expression stiffened.

“Sebastian, do you have something to say?”

“No. Not at all.”

“…”

Luther tightly shut his mouth.

Gibson seized the opportunity and chimed in.

“Sebastian, your attitude towards the priest is a bit off, isn’t it? Even if you’re in the same party, shouldn’t you have some manners?”

A bitter smile spread across Sebastian’s face.

“Manners? I don’t think someone who drinks and gambles right before exploring the labyrinth is in any position to talk, right? And have you already forgotten about secretly using the party funds?”

“You little bastard…!”

“Stop!!! Please stop!”

Luther shouted in embarrassment.

Suddenly, the atmosphere of the party turned grim.

Jeong Yushin was dumbfounded.

‘What’s with the atmosphere? All I did was make a joke…’

To add a little more to the lie.

They were glaring at each other as if they were about to kill each other.

Even a fool could tell now.

The party’s conflict surfaced.

At that moment.

Creak.

The door of the log cabin opened, and Cyan peeked out.

“What’s going on?”

“Ah, it’s nothing. We just had a small argument.”

Luther hurriedly stepped forward to smooth things over.

“Is that so? I’ve changed all the clothes, so you can come in.”

The party members silently entered the log cabin.

* * *

Two days had passed since the argument.

The party members continued through the swamp area and reached the 15th floor.

There were several battles with monsters, but they were easily defeated.

The red orb easily crumbled in the hands of the warrior Cyan.

The exploration was going smoothly.

But the atmosphere of the party remained frigid.

15 days had passed since entering the labyrinth.

The party members emerged from the labyrinth.

Evening.

Snow was falling from a sky without a single breeze.

The party members glanced at each other silently before moving in their separate directions.

Jeong Yushin also didn’t have much to say, so he simply said goodbye and walked down the street.

Currently.

Jeong Yushin’s mind was filled with thoughts of the Sacred Weapon.

Perhaps this weapon would be a unique summoned weapon that he came up with himself.

However.

It was not easy to give the Sacred Weapon the characteristics he had in mind.

Generally, it was easier and consumed less mana to copy and use magical weapons.

But as more characteristics were added and it became more complex, the mana consumption increased rapidly.

The biggest problem was.

‘I don’t have enough mana.’

Which also meant he needed to level up more.

Jeong Yushin returned to the inn, unpacked his luggage, and fell asleep.

* * *

“Ugh, my head.”

Jeong Yushin tapped his forehead.

A day had passed, and he still hadn’t found a good solution.

‘Just give up.’

A tempting voice echoed in his mind.

‘Close your eyes and turn away. There’s no need to get involved in this.’

It was true.

The Crimson Hunters Clan had disappeared.

New power players had entered the human trafficking business, but they hadn’t caused any harm.

Moreover, they had even come to warn him.

They were being quite considerate.

In fact, killing Johannes would be a problem.

Stronger guys would come looking for him next time.

‘Can you handle it?’

Jeong Yushin asked himself before opening his eyes.

His mind was troubled.

He had actually been hoping a little. He had secretly wished to level up in the labyrinth or obtain amazing loot.

‘But I didn’t get anything.’

At that moment.

Clunk!!!

The inn door opened, and a dwarf walked in.

Jeong Yushin’s eyes widened.

“Einhofer?”

“Scar, long time no see.”

“What brings you here?”

“I got a call from the Damesek Workshop.”

Jeong Yushin jumped up from his seat.

“Did they melt down the black iron greatsword?”

“No.”

“Sigh.”

“But they said they have something important to discuss, so how about going down to the basement and talking?”

Jeong Yushin thought for a moment before nodding.

“Alright.”

The two headed to the western basement area.

“I’m sorry.”

Gromdin, the owner of the Damesek Workshop, bowed his head and apologized.

“I couldn’t melt down the black iron greatsword.”

“Is that so?”

“As an apology, I’d like to make you another weapon or equipment. Is that alright?”

“Well… alright. First, please return the fragments of the greatsword.”

“Here it is.”

Gromdin handed over the fragments of the broken black iron greatsword.

“By any chance, does this greatsword have a name?”

At the sudden question, Jeong Yushin hesitated for a moment before shaking his head.

“Not really.”

“It’s good to give it a name.”

“What’s the reason?”

“Because giving it a name gives it meaning. Well, that goes for not just swords, but many things.”

Come to think of it, there were many times when he had hesitated to give something a name.

He had also postponed naming the small and medium-sized clan alliance.

He also hadn’t properly named the weapons he summoned with the Sacred Weapon.

Furthermore.

‘I haven’t named the imprint link yet either.’

Revenger and Death Postponement were connected to form an imprint link, but he hadn’t given it a name. Because it felt ominous.

It was better if this imprint link, like the Virgin Female Corruption Imprint, wasn’t activated.

Because the activation of this imprint link meant.

‘That I’m dead.’

Gromdin put his hands behind his back and opened his mouth.

“There’s a saying that you live up to your name. That often applies not only to swords but to everything.”

“What are you being so high and mighty about when you can’t even melt down a greatsword properly?”

Gromdin’s face turned red.

“Ah, come on, man!”

“Thank you anyway, I’ll think over what you said, Workshop Owner.”

Gromdin stared blankly at Jeong Yushin, who bowed his head.

Seeing him slap and then soothe was a sign that he wasn’t an ordinary guy.

That’s probably why he became the representative of the small and medium-sized clan alliance.

“Ah, alright. If you need any equipment, tell Einhofer. I’ll use high-quality ore and make something good for you.”

“Yes.”

Jeong Yushin and Einhofer left the underground workshop and walked down the street again.

Crunch. Crunch.

Jeong Yushin and Einhofer walked down the street where heavy snow was falling.

Footprints of the two men were left on the snowy road, thickly covered with the deepening snow.

“Scar, how have you been lately?”

Einhofer asked.

“I’m fine. No problems.”

“That’s good.”

“…”

Jeong Yushin was silent for a moment before opening his mouth.

“Actually, it’s a bit tough.”

“Is that so?”

“I don’t know why there are so many asshole bastards in the world, it makes me so angry the more I think about it.”

“…”

“I want to kill them all, but I’m frustrated because I don’t have the power.”

After panting for a while, Jeong Yushin’s shoulders slumped as if he had lost his strength.

“It seems like a demon lives in my heart.”

Einhofer didn’t say anything else and slowly walked before opening his mouth.

“Actually, a demon lives in my heart too.”

“…”

“Sometimes it’s so hard and tiring. There’s been more than one or two times when I wanted to give up.”

“Is that so?”

“Whenever that happens, I think of you.”

Einhofer stopped walking and looked up at Jeong Yushin.

“The man who stubbornly overcomes the worst trials and returns from the labyrinth. Isn’t that you, the man who doesn’t give in to injustice and unfair fate? A blacksmith like me can’t stop just because it’s hard.”

Jeong Yushin’s eyes trembled.

‘Is that so.’

He looked up at the sky for a moment before slowly opening his mouth.

“Einhofer.”

“What is it?”

“Can I ask you for a favor?”

“Tell me.”

The way he was willing to listen right away without even asking what it was.

Jeong Yushin stared at Einhofer for a moment before smiling.

“Please recruit the small and medium-sized alliance clan members.”

“Where should I tell them to gather?”

Jeong Yushin thought for a moment before opening his mouth.

“Tell them to gather in the south park.”

“Alright.”

Jeong Yushin parted ways with Einhofer and headed to the south park.

Snow was falling heavily, so there was no one in the park.

Jeong Yushin stood with his hands behind his back in front of the fountain, staring at the statue of Saint Ezdrass.

The man who gathered all the evil and sealed it in the labyrinth.

For some reason, he felt like he knew Ezdrass’s feelings.

Jeong Yushin was lost in thought as he was hit by the pouring snow.

The labyrinth city.

Was where Mion’s orphans lived.

It was a place where cute beastmen stayed.

It was a workplace for those who had nowhere else to go.

So it was only natural to protect it.

“Mr. Scar.”

He opened his eyes at the sound and looked around.

Dozens of clan leaders were standing in a circle around Jeong Yushin.

It seemed like there were more of them than before.

“I’m sorry for calling you out here late at night.”

“Don’t say that, Representative Scar.”

“Master Scar, it’s only natural that we come when you call.”

“What’s going on, bear?! Just tell us, bear!”

The quiet park became noisy as a large number of clan leaders spoke at once.

Jeong Yushin raised his hand, and the people closed their mouths.

“The guys in the eastern district underworld have started to get involved in the human trafficking business again.”

“Those bastards deserve to die!!!”

“Trash sons of bitches!!!”

“Is it war?!”

Jeong Yushin shook his head.

“I’ll handle it alone.”

“…”

The clan leaders’ expressions hardened rapidly.

“Do you really have to do that? If you work with us.”

“I’m doing this because I want to. But there’s something you can help me with.”

“What is it?”

“Gather information. Anything about the Eastern District underworld’s 8th-ranked Baisis Clan is fine.”

“”Understood!!!”””

Granny stepped forward once again.

“Representative, are you really sure we can’t join you?”

“It’s alright. Thank you for coming all the way here.”

Jeong Yushin sent back the people who stubbornly wanted to stay and fight together.

He didn’t want to drive people who were engaged in their livelihoods into swords and blood.

* * *

Evening, a day later.

Jeong Yushin stood leaning against the door of the inn.

Due to the overwhelming intelligence of the small and medium-sized alliance clan members.

The place where Johannes was staying was quickly identified.

Clatter. Clatter.

A carriage stopped in front of Jeong Yushin.

This carriage was also borrowed from one of the small and medium-sized alliance clans.

Jeong Yushin got into the carriage.

“Scar.”

Inside the carriage, a dark elf wearing luxurious white fur was sitting.

“Vivian?”

“Long time no see. How have you been?”

“I’m doing well.”

“Is that so?”

Vivian smiled.

“I heard you’re fighting with the guys in the eastern district?”

Jeong Yushin gave a bitter smile.

“Has the rumor already spread?”

“I’m checking everything about you without fail.”

“Vivian, it’s too dangerous. Especially you, you live in the eastern district of the labyrinth with those guys. Don’t get involved.”

“I thought you’d say that.”

Vivian handed over a ring from her arms.

“It’s a mana enhancement ring that came out at the auction this time.”

“Wasn’t it expensive?”

“I just felt like you would need it. Take it.”

“Thank you.”

Jeong Yushin took the ring and put it on his finger.

The mana in his body fluctuated and slowly began to increase.

“How is it?”

“Good.”

Vivian puffed out her cheeks.

“Your reaction is too bland. We haven’t seen each other in a long time, aren’t you being too indifferent?”

“Thank you, Ms. Vivian.”

At Jeong Yushin’s greeting, Vivian chuckled and turned her head away.

Jeong Yushin fiddled with the ring.

‘At this rate.’

Wouldn’t it be possible to summon the weapon he had in mind?

He was dissatisfied with the speed at which his mana was filling up.

But this problem could be solved right away.

Mana absorption, one of the characteristics of the half-incubus imprint.

He became greedy because of the mana enhancement ring that Vivian had given him.

Clatter. Clatter.

“Sister.”

Vivian’s body stiffened.

“Give me some mana.”

“…”

Vivian smiled slyly and sat on Jeong Yushin’s lap.

Before Jeong Yushin could even open his mouth, Vivian hugged Jeong Yushin’s neck and kissed him passionately.

Chuooop.

Jjuuuuoop.

Vivian offered a tremendous amount of mana as if to say he could take as much as he wanted.

Jeong Yushin drew out all the mana he could receive.

Before he knew it, the carriage had stopped.

It seemed like they had entered the eastern district.

Vivian broke the kiss and sat back.

“Don’t die.”

Jeong Yushin wiped his mouth and stood up from his seat.

“Don’t worry about it.”

Jeong Yushin got out of the carriage and stood in front of a building.

Hot steam rose from the chimney of the building, which was built with luxurious materials.

Looking around.

People wearing expensive clothes were walking down the street.

‘It’s a bathhouse.’

Jeong Yushin smiled and entered the building.

Johannes was submerged in the bath, with his eyes closed.

Dozens of burly men were sitting next to him.

One of them opened his mouth.

“Mr. Johannes.”

“What?”

“I heard that Scar has returned from the labyrinth.”

“Is that so? Are there any unusual signs?”

“No.”

“Don’t let your guard down. He’s a dangerous guy.”

As soon as Johannes finished speaking, a man was approaching from afar.

Thud. Thud.

Black hair.

Carrying a longsword and a bastard sword behind his back.

A man approaching with a leisurely gait, his long coat fluttering.

Johannes’s face hardened terribly.

“Scar…?”

“Aaaaa. Iiiii. Aaoooiiiiuuuua.”

The laughter, cut off in pieces, was getting closer.

Scar, who had come closer, shoved his dirty boots into the tub.

One of the burly men jumped up from his seat.

“You crazy bastard, what do you think you’re doing coming here?!!”

Instead of answering, Scar looked around before taking out a dagger from his arms.

“Shall I show you a magic trick?”

A question with an unknown intention.

Fear slowly rose on the faces of the people.

“…”

The eastern district bathhouse.

A heavy silence fell.