episode_0491

Luca and the Void followers moved forward step by step, more cautiously than before.

Just now, his eyes had turned and he was about to attack his colleague. And the death of their comrade, whose neck and body were separated by a human named Luca and fell to the floor, made them cautious.

Thanks to this, the speed of progressing through the dungeon was further slowed down, but no one complained about it.

It is true that the followers of the Void are not afraid of death, but that does not mean they are willing to accept death.

As a result, their caution became a handshake. As followers became more fearful of being hurt, the demons began to move more freely.

Those who thought too much and became rigid were nothing more than targets for the other party to attack. It was only natural that another Void follower would soon turn a blind eye.

As soon as the follower showed signs of going crazy, Luca beheaded him and fiddled with the handle of his dagger while looking at the anxious expressions of the other followers.

It’s annoying, but should I just kill them all? I never thought it would be so annoying to drag around people who can’t even become fireflies, let alone stars.

I accepted the inconvenience by thinking of throwing it like a lab mouse into something that Lady Aln had prepared, but it was becoming more and more of a hassle than practicality.

“Professor Luca. Is there still much left?”

“…Hmm. I think we’re halfway through it now.”

“Are you still saying this?”

“It’s a pretty complicated place. This is.”

The leader of the group of followers looked a little dissatisfied, but did not rebel against Luca.

That judgment saved the group of followers. The moment there was a sign of resistance, Luca would have killed everyone present without a moment’s hesitation and moved alone.

Those who moved forward in silence that gradually became heavier arrived at one point in a room.

In the middle of a room filled with various pieces of furniture as if someone was staying there, there was a woman who appeared to be the owner of the room.

The woman’s appearance was quite nice.

A childlike innocence was felt in the round eyes. The faint smile on his lips was soft. Her overall posture also exuded the unique elegance of a noble lady.

However, she had some very big flaws. One is that her appearance is translucent.

Another thing is that the morale radiating around her is strong enough to make even the followers of the evil spirit break into a cold sweat.

– welcome. Guests. Did you like the hospitality provided by the residents of the mansion?

One of the Void’s followers jumped out at the disgusting greeting he gave while lifting the hem of his dress.

But his attack did not answer the question. Because the attack that was supposed to be directed at the woman was blocked by a commander.

– I apologize for the lack of preparation as it was a sudden visit…

“…Terra?”

The commander who blocked the follower’s attack had a face the follower was familiar with.

There was no way I was mistaken. How could I mistake the face of someone I had worked with several times before and even entered this dungeon with?

– Do you like reuniting with your colleagues? Because he had so much resentment, it was easy to turn him into a commander.

“How dare this crazy bitch!”

A man who has lost his mind puts the power of the void on his mask.

What he is trying to imitate is the appearance of the greatest warrior known to man.

It would be impossible to perfectly recreate this space filled with the blessings of the void, but even just one word is enough to destroy this bitch.

“…ugh.”

The spear of the spirit group rising from the follower’s feet pierces his body. He tried to cover up the wound with his powers, but his body receded faster than he could.

One person dies and another ghost appears next to him or her.

– Oh my goodness. It seems like this person also had a lot of resentment. I never thought we would become friends so quickly.

The Void followers trembled as they heard the laughing voice. They are always active in the shadows and have a vague knowledge of warlocks and necromancers.

I naturally got to know them because I had several opportunities to collaborate with them. Therefore, the followers had no choice but to see how monstrous what the evil spirit was doing in front of their eyes was.

He killed someone who was supposed to be full of resentment towards him, but he subjugated him and immediately made him his commander.

Who the hell is that commander?

“Is that the end?”

The woman burst into laughter as Luca spoke up amidst the confusion of his followers.

– Of course not. This is also available.

The moment the woman snaps her fingers, spirits appear one by one from here and there.

From the ceiling. From the floor. From the wall. From furniture. The eyes of those who crept out were focused solely on Luca.

Luca, the person of interest, understood why they were looking at him.

“Hello. You failures. Are you still in this world?”

These are the people whom Luca brought into crisis in the past. They were sacrificed to create light that could surpass the Sword Saint, but they ended up falling from the sky.

Luca lifted his lips as he listened to the curse words they uttered.

“Bemem. Lal. Luda. In addition, I feel sorry for several people. At that time, I was still immature. You guys were able to shine brighter.”

After apologizing to those who were left out due to Luca’s mistake as he was still an inexperienced craftsman, Luca turned his gaze towards the others and openly laughed.

“But not other people. Why would I feel sorry for the trash that gave me a chance to become a star but then fell away?”

Luca’s laughter intensified their resentment, but regardless, Luca showed signs of disappointment.

“Did you really want to bother me with these failed projects? Lady Aln? I’m really disappointed.”

The power of a ghost is usually directly related to the power it had when it was alive. You may become stronger or weaker than when you were alive, but there cannot be a significant difference.

Therefore, no matter how strong their resentment is, it is impossible to stop Luca. How can failures who have succumbed to trials defeat Luca?

“I should have done something the moment you noticed. If I had done that, I would have been able to give you my sincerity. I gave you time for no reason and ended up wasting it in vain.”

Luca held two daggers in both hands and obediently acknowledged his lack.

“So I have to take care of the situation.”

The moment he took a step, his body broke through all the ghosts and arrived in front of the woman.

The dagger wielded with the acceleration gained from doing so aims at the woman’s neck.

I don’t know exactly what this woman is. However, it is clear that we are cooperating with Lady Arlen.

If someone close to her dies due to something unexpected, the lady would also feel a little anxious. Luca, who was thinking so, suddenly had doubts when he saw the woman’s response.

The woman was understandably embarrassed by the sudden attack, but she was smiling even as she saw the dagger flying at her. Didn’t you see the dagger being swung?

no. There is no way someone of this level would do that.

So, trap? From the outside, there seemed to be nothing wrong?

When Luca took a step back, thinking that he might not know, the woman laughed openly, and the other commanders followed her in laughter.

The ominous laughter of the spirits fills the space.

“What’s so funny?”

– Ah haha. But that’s right! You can’t help but laugh when you see the guy who was talking as if something happened is playing to the kid’s expectations!

“…Kid? Lady Aln?”

– okay. That… oops. that’s right. The daughter of the Aln family.

Lady Arlen predicted my actions? What is that?

– Let me tell you exactly what he said. Huh. The perverted professor is a bastard and will run away if you show him anything significant. He’s a miserable person who doesn’t believe in himself at all.

…That’s what’s provoking me now. So don’t go over there.

– If you hear this, you’ll think it’s a deliberate provocation and just listen quietly. He really is a worthless human being. Do you know that Ji is great in some aspects of such a topic? How did this idiot become a professor?

Luca, who was taken aback by the woman’s words, did not respond and just held his dagger tightly.

– how is it? Was what Lady Arlen said right?

“Haha. I didn’t know that you would be so interested in me.”

– To answer on behalf of Lady Arlen, you are overly self-conscious. Stupid professor. Who would care about a minnow like you? I may sympathize with you as a jeweler or a craftsman, but I don’t think there’s any reason to pay attention to you.

Luca jumped forward again, defying the laughter of numerous spirits, but the woman did not respond, but dug into the ground and disappeared.

The same was true for other commanders. They hid behind the walls and laughed, but did not attack them openly.

“Professor Luca. How.”

“…It’s a waste of time.”

“Yes?”

“Do not listen to what people around you say. We’re just trying to slow down the speed at which we get inside.”

Then, if someone falls for provocation like before, they will exploit the gap.

“This is not a dungeon. It’s just a place where ghosts play with the living.”

Luca was speaking out to relieve the anxiety of the followers of the Void, but the words the woman had just said lingered in his mind.

“Let’s keep moving forward. I think it’s already too late to go back.”