episode_0284

If you assume 1 and show 2, the answer is 3.

So, if you show 4, you get 5, and if you show 6, you get 7.

I finally took out 9.

“What can you do, child?”

“… … .”

Breaking the expected answer from 1 to 10, the answer was 11, which went beyond the scope of thought.

When it comes to magic, I know something about it.

Even the fact that there is a magic called Fire Mine and that it is the height of inefficiency.

But that inefficient magic is holding me back.

‘Dozens… , no, hundreds.’

You can know it even if you can’t see it.

The eyes speak for themselves of the intense sense of discomfort that comes over my entire body.

This is already the other person’s territory.

Pillars, walls, floors, and even on tracks.

The opponent diligently laid mines, not leaving out any area.

‘How on earth?’

I know that time has been given.

When I was momentarily distracted by Han Joo-yeon.

And when we shared a short story.

‘Does that mean you can lay hundreds of mines with just that?’

I knew that fast casting speed was one of Kim Do-jin’s strengths, but wasn’t this far beyond the realm of speed?

Admiration and admiration.

The value assigned to Kim Do-jin skyrockets.

A valuable item that you would not want to hand over to anyone.

I and my organization adhere to only one policy when dealing with these items.

‘Either take it as ours, or kill it.’

In order to appease, it is necessary to re-align the tilted relationship.

There can be no credibility to words spoken in a crisis.

Kim Do-jin, who is fully supported by the S-level buffer, is clearly A-level or better.

In order to suppress him, K also needed to prepare.

As he slightly lowered his head, what came into view was a black ring worn on his left index finger.

It was a kind of restraint.

Because I wanted to avoid raising suspicion by using more force than necessary.

The method of releasing the restraint is simple.

After shouting the designated starter word.

“clear.”

Just take off the ring on your index finger… .

“hey.”

“… … ?”

Just as he was about to take off the ring, Kim Do-jin suddenly interrupted him and stopped him.

“If we go any further from here, I think one of you or I will have to die?”

“So.”

“Why don’t we just make a reasonable deal and call it a day?”

K tilted his head at the suggestion that came with a sly smile.

‘why?’

The situation is clearly dominated by the other side.

The story would be different if the ring was removed, but he probably doesn’t know that yet, so why did he choose to back down rather than solidify his victory in a favorable situation?

What kind of deal is even possible in this situation?

Curious, he stopped taking off the ring and asked him.

“Is there anything worth trading in this situation?”

What on earth do you want to trade?

Then Kim Do-jin smiled and took out a black bead.

An item he acquired when he killed the ‘Sword Demon who betrayed humanity’.

“It’s a bead that contains the karma that the Sword Demon has accumulated throughout his life. “If your head is like mine, it’s something you’d be excited to get your hands on.”

I definitely remember what my boss said.

In order to develop characteristics, a huge amount of karma is needed.

So, that’s one of the ways to quickly build up the karma that the boss has been looking for.

Kim Do-jin continued.

“Stop fighting, buy this and go back.”

surely.

It was a tempting offer.

* * *

K accepted my offer.

I like this one.

I proposed a deal, but you didn’t show off by talking nonsense and saying that you could just kill him and take it from him.

If that was the case, I would have just screwed up the deal or something, but I’m glad I did.

“Let’s finish conquering the dungeon first.”

The dungeon strategy is only completed when you defeat the boss monster.

Fortunately, they had already figured out where the boss was.

Wow… .

After hunting the boss monster created by thousands of zombies and obtaining the reward, it was finally time to part ways.

“… “I will discuss with the boss and set a price and then contact you.”

“I know that because if it takes too long, I’ll just eat it.”

“… … .”

Just when I was winning, the fight was stopped at amazing timing.

Basically, negotiation only works if it is done from an equal or superior position.

One more thing here.

You must ensure that your opponent does not leave empty-handed.

So that you don’t feel uncomfortable when you go home because you don’t have anything in your hands.

So what I took out was the jewel that came from the Sword Demon.

Originally I tried to swallow it, but I couldn’t.

I’m not afraid of accumulating bad karma, but my body reacts strongly when I try to accumulate bad karma that isn’t even my own but someone else’s.

“Then I’ll see you next time.”

That guy is amazing too.

Even after a fight like that, you can politely say hello and turn away.

Oh, I forgot to ask one thing.

“I have one question.”

The question asked late stopped him in his tracks.

“Your organization. “What on earth do you want?”

“Are you saying what you want?”

The guy laughs.

He slowly approaches with a smile full of malice that clearly reveals evil intentions, completely different from the smiles he has seen up until now.

“Can you lend me your ear for a moment?”

“ah.”

I kind of don’t like that.

A man’s breath and curiosity.

Unfortunately, the latter won.

When I put my ear to it as carefully as possible, it whispered to me in a low voice.

“A world where everyone lives within their means. That is our organization’s aspiration.”

What are you talking about?

Since I’m not getting the treatment I deserve right now, are I going to turn things around and get the treatment I deserve?

As I frowned at their vague wishes, the guy smiled and continued talking.

“It may be difficult to understand right now. but… , you too will find out if you live in this world for a long time.”

“haha.”

Are you saying that seeing things like this makes you wrinkle in front of a chrysalis?

“I will eagerly await that time. “Okay then.”

After sending away all the Zodiac guild members, including K, Juyeon, who had been silently staying by my side, spoke.

“Dojin, I have a question.”

“Yes, sister.”

Has it come?

“Why did you stop fighting when you had the advantage? I definitely think I would have won if I had gone to the end… , no?”

This is a different question from what I expected.

Of course, I thought you were going to ask about ‘those with qualifications’.

Anyway, to answer her question… .

“I probably won. “It might have taken a little more time.”

He must have had a way to overcome the crisis at the time.

Even though he was in a big crisis, he was calmer than I thought.

It is difficult to explain such calmness unless it is confidence that one can get out of a crisis at any time.

Of course, even if he had pulled out his secret move, there would have been almost no chance of me losing.

“Because I also had a sister.”

To me, my older sister is an S-class healer and buffer… , No, because Juyeon was there too.

… But since you keep saying ‘noona’, it’s starting to get worse.

“Hi… .”

No, don’t like it.

I was not talking about you as a woman, but as a force.

“But why did you stop?”

Why did you stop?

The reason was simple.

“Isn’t it a waste to end here?”

“Such a waste… ?”

“What would you do if you caught something that was just a tail?”

K is just a tail.

No, it seems to be a slightly more important position than the tail, but anyway.

“If you want to catch it for sure, you have to hit its head.”

They sent the guy to grab the head.

The Zodiac has just wrapped itself in the sun using K.

But what happens if you suddenly attack and destroy them?

Perhaps they will discard all information related to it and disappear for a while.

If that happens, I’m the one in trouble.

Unlike me, who has various sources of information here and there, K is still the only way to know about this guy.

Juyeon clearly understood what I meant and nodded as if he understood.

“Yes… , So you’re saying they sent you away with an eye on the future?”

“That’s it.”

After all, our Juyeon is smart.

“then… “For now, this problem ends here.”

“Yes, but.”

Something is a little strange.

I heard a lot of important things from next to me, but why is she so calm?

“… Do you have any questions for me? “I think there are a lot.”

“Yes, there are a lot.”

Juyeon answers with a grin.

“But I won’t ask until you tell me.”

That’s something I’m thankful for, but… .

“why?”

I wonder why.

Then he smiled meaningfully and told me the reason.

“Yeah… “Whether I hear your secret or not, it won’t have any effect on me.”

“What is that… .”

“therefore.”

The guy approaches with brisk steps and puts his face close to me.

Even though he has been moving for quite some time, he still gives off a fragrant body odor and continues talking.

“No matter what secrets you keep, it won’t change my mind.”

While I was at a loss for words for a moment.

The guy adds another word.

“Let me know when you’re ready to talk. “I’ll wait until then.”

A tone of voice that conveys deep affection.

With the addition of trust, the feeling becomes even heavier and rushes towards this direction at a furious speed.

“Just know that I’m always on Dojin’s side.”

Quang!

I got hit.