episode_0323

Jung Yushin looked around the streets with the Scars.

“Crazy. Why is seaweed hanging on the buildings? What happened while I was gone?”

Various kinds of seaweed and barnacle-like things were stuck all over the buildings.

“A lot has happened.”

TS Scar continued the explanation.

After the Jung Yushin party entered the labyrinth, the rain didn’t stop.

One day, saltiness rose above the river, and new species of fish took over the river.

The strange phenomena didn’t stop there.

More and more people began to say they saw something by the river, and eventually, Seekers transformed into bizarre forms began to appear.

“What about Second? That mystic guy should know something, right?”

“Ah… that guy has turned into a Fishman and is locked up in the city’s underground prison.”

“…”

I’m so dumbfounded, I can’t even speak.

TS Scar continued.

“Besides him, quite a few Seekers and residents have transformed into Fishmen. So, we made space in the underground prison to accommodate them. The transformed people were in bad shape. But it’s amazing. As soon as you came back, the rain stopped and the sun came out. Was there something?”

“Yeah. I really almost died.”

Jung Yushin gave a bitter smile.

He had obtained so much information that he didn’t know where to start.

But the most important news would be related to the Wolf guy.

“Let’s go to the underground prison first. Let’s see Second’s face.”

The group went to the underground prison and found the mystic guy.

The guy locked in a solitary cell was squatting on the floor, nodding off.

“He really turned into a Fishman.”

The Second guy slyly opened his eyes and opened his mouth.

“Maknae?”

“What’s so good about being caught all the way here?”

“Do you think I wanted to come? Everyone in the neighborhood is turning into Fishmen, so I got dragged along too.”

Jung Yushin squatted on the floor. It was cold and full of moisture, but it was bearable. It was better than the labyrinth floor.

Jung Yushin explained everything that happened in the labyrinth.

After a while.

When the story was over.

“Heo.”

“Crazy.”

“…”

Each person exclaimed. Only the mystic guy was silent.

“Second, do you know a fish god who turned into a mummy?”

“I need to think about that. Was there an outer god that made it rain and turned people into Fishmen…?”

The guy, who had been agonizing for a while, opened his eyes.

“I don’t know well. I’ll look into it later.”

“Really? But if you transform into a Fishman, can’t you go back to normal?”

“No. Now that the source of divinity covering the city has disappeared, people will return to normal. Don’t worry too much.”

The guy replied, stroking his abnormally enlarged jaw.

This time it was the Wolf guy’s turn.

The Wolf beastkin told his past.

How much time had passed?

I was so focused on listening that I forgot about the sense of time.

When the Wolf guy’s story ended.

The prison became quieter, and the atmosphere became heavy.

“…So Scar performed the Dance of Death instead of Dietrich and me. He removed the shell of an unknown god and rehabilitated Dietrich.”

“I see. Maknae too. Third also suffered a lot.”

The middle-aged Scar and the TS guy stroked Jung Yushin and the Wolf beastkin’s shoulders.

“You saved Dietrich in this world, but how are you going to save Dietrich in the Wolf’s world?”

“…”

No one could answer the words the mystic blurted out.

When I thought about it, it was a problem without an answer.

Dietrich had already sacrificed his companions and gained great power.

Judging from the Wolf beastkin’s memory, it was clear that it was a ‘contract’ relationship.

“I’ll kill that guy with my own hands.”

The Wolf beastkin bared his teeth and replied.

“You don’t have enough power, my friend.”

“I’ll become stronger.”

“…”

The atmosphere darkened even more.

I was going to grill the ‘Scars’ who had deceived me, but I didn’t want to do it in this atmosphere.

‘I’ll have to do it next time.’

Jung Yushin took out a green jewel from his backpack to change the atmosphere.

“Second, do you know what this jewel is? I got it after cutting off that fish face.”

The mystic guy rolled his eyes and carefully examined the green jewel.

After a while.

“No. I don’t know?”

“What do you know?”

“My pride is hurt. Then ask Rat-dori. He seems smarter than me.”

Rat Scar?

“How has that guy been while I was gone?”

“What do you mean how has he been? He’s been living a good life next to a white rat.”

I see.

It seems Rat Scar really came to heal.

“Are both of you okay?”

“The Rat guys? They’re healthy. Don’t worry about me either. My handsome face will return over time. Go rest. You look tired.”

Jung Yushin got up from his seat.

“Okay. Take care.”

The group came out of the underground prison.

Jung Yushin turned around and looked at the group.

“I’ll stop by the temple to check the engraving and go back. Please go ahead and wait.”

The middle-aged Scar tapped Jung Yushin’s shoulder and turned around. The TS guy also waved his arm.

“Come quickly.”

Wolf Scar didn’t leave and stayed behind.

“I also received an engraving. I’ll stop by the temple with Maknae and come, so go first.”

Jung Yushin and Wolf Scar moved their steps towards the Great Earth Mother Temple.

“Scar-nim!”

Mion was taking care of something at the reception desk when she found Jung Yushin and ran over.

Coincidentally, she was wearing a white robe.

“Brother, you came too? Are you two okay?”

“Yes. Thanks to your concern, we safely broke through the underwater cave area.”

“That’s a relief.”

Mion smiled brightly as if she was relieved.

“Did you come to check the engraving?”

““Yes.””

“Follow me.”

Jung Yushin and Wolf Scar followed Mion into a small room in the central area of the temple.

“Who will check first?”

“Maknae will receive it first.”

Jung Yushin shrugged and knelt in front of Mion.

Third gave way, so there was no need to refuse.

Jung Yushin closed his eyes as Mion’s soft touch stroked his head.

‘What kind of engraving will it be this time?’

I’m not nervous.

I’ve seen so many crazy engravings.

Honestly, I can say that I’ve experienced all the engravings worth seeing while rolling around the labyrinth city.

I hope it’s an engraving that just slightly increases basic stats this time.

‘Please. God of the Labyrinth.’

Please don’t let it be a negative engraving.

The chanting ended and the light flashed.

“Ah.”

Mion slightly opened her mouth.

Jung Yushin raised his head and looked at Mion.

I’m nervous. I’m nervous.

“Mion Priestess, is it another strange engraving…?”

Mion smiled kindly and gently stroked Jung Yushin’s matted hair.

“You got a good engraving this time.”

“Wh, what engraving is it?”

“It’s Fast Casting! An engraving that dramatically reduces the deployment speed of magic! It’s an engraving that many magicians dream of. Scar-nim is a vanguard, but you also use magic, so it’s a really good engraving. Moreover, it goes well with the Multi Casting engraving that allows you to use multiple magics at the same time!”

I already have a Multi Casting engraving.

Mion smiled brightly and congratulated him as if it was an engraving she had obtained.

The deployment speed becomes faster?

Honestly, I don’t know how much faster it will be.

“Can I try it out?”

“Of course.”

Jung Yushin got up from his seat and raised his hand.

[Sacred Weapon]

Flash!!!

As I wished in my heart, magic was drawn in an instant and a golden longsword was summoned.

“Heo.”

How should I express this?

In the past, no matter how fast it was, it felt like I was moving magic and crafting it stitch by stitch.

But now.

‘It’s different.’

It feels like the world is responding to my will, instantly assembling the weapon I want.

It was good to see that the universe helps when you desperately wish for it.

‘Good?’

The effect is intuitive and powerful, and there is no need to satisfy any special conditions.

At this speed, it’s a little short of Thunder Blade Zern’s sword.

I guess this is why the people of the labyrinth want simple but powerful engravings or weapons.

Jung Yushin smiled.

As expected, if you do good deeds, you will be rewarded.

The image of Altair grabbing his stomach and squeezing his thighs flashed through my mind, but I ignored it.

“Congratulations.”

Wolf Scar also smiled and patted Jung Yushin’s shoulder.

“Ah! Next is brother?”

Wolf Scar smiled bitterly and knelt in front of Mion.

“I don’t think I got a very great engraving.”

“It will be a good engraving.”

Mion put her hand on Wolf Scar’s head with a gentle smile.

The chanting ended, and the light flashed again.

After a while.

“Hit?!”

Mion’s narrow eyes widened as much as possible and stepped back.

Jung Yushin’s expression hardened.

Mion’s golden eyes were revealed?

It’s not a good sign.

Wolf Scar looked up at Mion with an uneasy expression.

“Sh, Shrine Maiden-nim? Wh, what kind of engraving did I get?”

“Magical.”

“Magical?”

“You have acquired the ‘Magical Girl Manager’ engraving.”

“…!”

Jung Yushin and the Wolf beastkin’s eyes widened as much as possible.

“…”

Silence due to shock fell on the small room.

Jung Yushin raised his trembling hand and stroked his forehead.

‘Crazy!’

I have nothing to say. I felt dizzy as if I had been hit on the head with a hammer.

Magical Girl Manager?

What kind of crazy engraving is this?

“Ma, Magical Girl Manager engraving. Sh, Shrine Maiden-nim, what kind of engraving is that?”

“Uh… um. Etcheum! The Magical Girl Manager engraving transforms the opponent into a ‘Magical Girl’ through a ‘contract’. The gender of the person who becomes a magical girl is fixed as female, but the effects of magic power, stamina, and reflexes are greatly increased. In addition, magical girl-specific skills and costumes are also provided. Ah! As the magical girl’s power increases, the magical girl manager’s power also rises. The contract relationship can only be terminated with mutual consent.”

Mion finished explaining the Magical Girl Manager engraving.

“…”

Silence came again.

Wolf Scar opened and closed his mouth.

Jung Yushin’s face changed into a strange shape.

‘I don’t know whether to laugh or not.’

“Ah, no! What a crazy shit-like engraving!!!”

Wolf Scar grabbed his head and screamed.

On the other hand.

Jung Yushin stroked his chin.

Magical Girl Manager engraving.

It’s a shocking and crazy engraving, but in some ways, it’s a higher-level version of the TS engraving.

Instead of fixing the gender as female, you can get special skills along with an overall increase in stats.

Besides, didn’t you say it gets stronger and stronger?

Not just one person, but two people, a manager and a magical girl.

It’s good to see that it’s a form that shares experience.

Of course, you can’t just grab anyone and change their gender. It was explained as a contract relationship.

It is an engraving that is of great benefit to those who desire ‘power’.

‘If you’re a man, you have to sacrifice your penis.’

In a way, isn’t it one of the most ‘precious’ things?

At that moment.

Several words flashed through my mind.

Overwhelming power.

Contract.

And.

Precious thing.

‘Ah!’

Found it.

Jung Yushin trembled.

‘Am I…a genius?’

All the materials to save the Wolf guy and Dietrich in the original world have been gathered.

Jung Yushin looked at Wolf Scar.

“Third, we need to call Dietrich.”

“What?! Why is Dietrich suddenly coming out here…?!”

Wolf beastkin stopped talking and opened his mouth wide. A trembling voice leaked from his mouth.

“Ma, Maknae. You crazy bastard! Are you out of your mind?!”

Jung Yushin smiled brightly.

“My mind is clearer and cleaner than ever. I’m going to call Dietrich. I need to ask him how much ‘power’ he wants.”

“Ah…no!!! Di, Dietrich is a ma, magical girl?! Ah, demon!!! Get, get out of my head!!! Kreuaaaaaak!!!”

The Wolf guy grabbed his head and screamed.

Jung Yushin smiled and looked down at Wolf Scar.

What can I do?

If you can’t twist fate.

You have to twist your dick to complete the redemption narrative.