Chapter 229

I resisted the waves of anger and resentment and shouted towards the punisher, “Wait! Just wait!”

Then the messages of the constellations entered my head .

[The constellation ‘Prisoner of the Golden Headband’ is astonished . ]

[A few constellations are worried over your judgment . ]

[The constellation ‘Prisoner of the Golden Headband’ is having an intense allergic reaction to your gaze . ’]

Huh? What? All of a sudden…

[The constellation ‘Demon-like Judge of Fire’ has entered the channel . ]

…Ah, Uriel!

[The constellation ‘Demon-like Judge of Fire’ is surprised!]

[The constellation ‘Demon-like Judge of Fire’ is surprised!]

[The constellation ‘Demon-like Judge of Fire’ is surprised!]

It wasn’t strange for Uriel to enter the channel since it had been a week since the Asmodeus incident . The problem was the messages from the subsequent constellations .

[The constellation ‘Demon-like Judge of Fire’ is asking about what is happening . ]

[The constellation ‘Prisoner of the Golden Headband’ says he doesn’t know much . ]

[The constellation who likes to change sex is giggling . ]

[The constellation ‘Demon-like Judge of Fire’ is heading towards the nebula ‘Asgard . ’]

The sudden outpouring of messages from the constellations woke me up . What was this situation? Why were they pointing in my face…

The punisher quickly disappeared from the alley while I was confused by the messages of the constellations .

“Ah, wait!” It was a pity . This was a chance to get a good colleague .

Jang Hayoung belatedly chased after me and asked, “How is it? Isn’t she beautiful?”

“When did she appear?”

“Three or four days ago . The rumour that she is a beauty as well as having incredibly ability quickly spread . She is also elusive . ”

“Will she come tomorrow?”

I hadn’t been able to figure out her swordsmanship but she would definitely be a great help in the Demon King Selection . By the way, where did this person come from? She wasn’t in the original Ways of Survival…

“She comes every day so she will probably come tomorrow . Were you fascinated by her?”

“It’s not like that . ”

“I’m joking, I’m joking . I know . You don’t like girls . ”

“…Who said that?”

Where did such a rumour…

[The constellation ‘Demon-like Judge of Fire’ is looking at you . ]

…I think I knew where the rumour came from .

“It has been a while, Uriel . ”

***

[The constellation ‘Demon-like Judge of Fire’ is raising her nose with an ‘ahem . ’]

I listened to Uriel’s indirect messages while heading to the treatment room with Uriel .

[The constellation ‘Demon-like Judge of Fire’ is praising herself . ]

Most of Uriel’s stories were about how she convinced Yoo Jonghyuk to go to the Demon World . As expected, it was Uriel who persuaded Yoo Jonghyuk to save me . It was as I thought . He wouldn’t come here on his own to save me .

“Your symbolic body is currently being repaired . You’ll be able to enter it again when it’s done . ”

[The constellation Demon-like Judge of Fire’s is touched to tears . ]

“By the way, what personal scenario did you give Yoo Jonghyuk? It would be dangerous for an archangel to release a personal scenario in the Demon World . ”

In fact, it was dangerous for a high-level constellation like Uriel to come to the Demon World .

The nebula Eden had a truce with the 72 demon kings of the Demon World . Perhaps Uriel was conscious of this face and manifested herself as a symbolic body instead of an incarnation body . Uriel wouldn’t have been so helpless against Asmodeus if it wasn’t for this .

[The constellation ‘Demon-like Judge of Fire’ is making a sullen expression . ]

[The constellation ‘Demon-like Judge of Fire’ says it doesn’t matter anymore . ]

Once the link between Yoo Jonghyuk and Uriel was cut off, Uriel’s personal scenario had been forcibly erased . Yoo Jonghyuk said that he received another personal scenario .

I was listening to Uriel’s story when Jang Hayoung interrupted . “How did you become so familiar with the constellations?”

“I am also a constellation . ”

“…What? Are you joking?”

“Didn’t I tell you?”

Jang Hayoung had a complicated expression on his face . “A constellation… the beings in the sky? The same as the mummy who appeared in the morning?”

“That is usually the case .

“That’s why there is a modifier . A constellation lives in the context of that modifier…”

Come to think of it, there was that setting . The nature of the constellations was inside the context of the modifier . I had become corrupted as soon as I became a constellation so I couldn’t see the context…

“That’s right . Those constellations . ”

“What is your modifier…”

Jang Hayoung was conscious of my status as a constellation and became cautious . I couldn’t help smiling . This bastard would probably be surprised to know who I am .

[The constellation ‘Demon-like Judge of Fire’ is alert towards the incarnation ‘Jang Hayoung’!]

[The constellation ‘Demon-like Judge of Fire’ is warning incarnation ‘Jang Hayoung’ not to be too friendly!]

“Uh…!” Jang Hayoung was intimidated by Uriel and quickly moved away from me .

[The constellation ‘Demon-like Judge of Fire’ is making an angelic smile . ]

Why did the angel say this to him? I entered the treatment room and was able to see Yoo Jonghyuk leisurely sitting at the table while drinking tea . “You’re late . ”

“What? You are already here?”

I didn’t know where he went but Yoo Jonghyuk’s boots were covered with dirt . The tea had also been changed . Was there herbal tea here? Thinking about it, this guy’s taste was very delicate .

Yoo Jonghyuk glanced at Jang Hayoung behind me . “Is he the one you mentioned?”

“That’s right . ” I answered and Jang Hayoung stepped forward .

“…This is the new duke? Hello, I’m Aslan . ”

“You’re a rude jerk . ” (TL: This is because Jang Hayoung spoke without any honorifics) .

“Sorry, I’m actually a bitch . ” (TL: I know some people were confused by this . Jang Hayoung is a male since Kim Dokja said the author took all his suggestions about the character, apart from gender . Kim Dokja suggested that the character be a beautiful woman but the author made him a beautiful man .

Then later Jang Hayoung replies with ‘Earth is the only place that judges by the cover’ when asked if he is a man . Thus, it is likely that Jang Hayoung has the body of a man but the mind of a female, which is why he replies like this to Yoo Jonghyuk) .

Their gazes clashed in the air . I felt the atmosphere become awkward and quickly interrupted . “Is this the first time you’ve seen each other? Yoo Jonghyuk, didn’t you come here a few days ago?”

“There was no time for greetings . Then your new colleague is someone who doesn’t know if he is a man or a woman?”

“That’s right . ”

“I hate weak guys . ”

“…I’m not weak?” Jang Hayoung puffed up his chest but he didn’t enter Yoo Jonghyuk’s eyes . He might have the Unidentified Wall but his power was still insufficient compared to the transcendent Yoo Jonghyuk . They were both main characters but Yoo Jonghyuk was the first one .

Yoo Jonghyuk quietly lowered his teacup and spoke in a cold voice . “He isn’t worth waiting for . Surely this jerk isn’t the only one?”

I quickly responded instead of the offended Jang Hayoung . “Oh, there’s one more . I haven’t talked to the person yet but I’ve found a decent colleague . ”

“Who is it?”

“She is called the punisher . She appeared a little while ago and I think she will be quite helpful . ”

Yoo Jonghyuk’s expression became complicated at my words . “That person is impossible . ”

“What? Why?”

“I tried to get her but failed . ”

“What did you say to her? Were you mean? Something like: I will kill you if you don’t become my colleague―”

I fell silent at Yoo Jonghyuk’s furious expression . Yoo Jonghyuk must have a good reason if he was saying this . I didn’t know but perhaps he had a previous love or hate relationship with her . Who was that woman to have such a relationship with Yoo Jonghyuk? She wasn’t in the original… no, the original had changed a bit and there might be a new story . I should look for it soon .

“Then there is only one way left…”

Jang Hayoung received my gaze and replied with a sulky expression . “Why, what is it?”

“Did you do what I asked correctly?”

“I did . ”

“What about the transcendent I told you about?”

“I got a response . Come and look . ”

Yoo Jonghyuk raised an eyebrow as he listened to the conversation between Jang Hayoung and I . “Transcendent? What are you talking about?”

“Ah, this person can communicate with beings of other scenarios . Isn’t he quite useful?”

It was a scheme to appeal Jang Hayoung’s ability to him but Yoo Jonghyuk’s expression was still sour . “So?”

“It isn’t limited to colleagues or incarnations . If we recruit constellations or transcendents―”

“The constellations aren’t possible . I can’t trust them . ”

“Then you are okay with transcendents?”

“Have you thought of someone?”

I nodded . “I will go to First Murim . ”

“…The First Murim?”

“It is a place where transcendents are the most abundant . ”

“I know what you’re thinking but there is no guarantee that they are all superior to the constellations . There are many big evils and big demons present . ”

“I know but aren’t there others?”

“Do you think they will all help you just because they have a touch of a chivalrous spirit? I don’t remember seeing a decent human among those in Murim . ”

I felt a deep resentment in Yoo Jonghyuk’s voice . Well, it wasn’t unreasonable since he already experienced the First Murim in the last regression . However—

“Well, at least one person might help . ”

I watched Yoo Jonghyuk’s distorted expression and spoke in a joyful manner . “I’m going to ask for help from the Breaking the Sky Sword Saint . ”

Breaking the Sky Sword Saint . One of the most powerful transcendents in all of Ways of Survival . She wasn’t at the top at this point in time but her skills were enough . It was because the Breaking the Sky Sword Saint was none other than Yoo Jonghyuk’s master .

“Why that person?”

“She is an unconventional existence that isn’t tied to righteousness or unrighteousness . Also, isn’t it natural to pick your master?”

Yoo Jonghyuk’s expression was worse than when the story of the punisher came out . The sight of the disconcerted Yoo Jonghyuk… it was really unusual . Yoo Jonghyuk was pale and his forehead was sweaty . “Absolutely not . ”

“Why?”

“If I say no then you can’t . That person can absolutely never…”

Of course, I read Ways of Survival and knew why Yoo Jonghyuk was acting like this . It couldn’t be helped . This time I had to move according to my plan . “No, we have to go . I’ve already obtained the ticket . ”

Biyoo floated in the air and made a sound .

[Baat!]

A new scenario message followed .

[A new sub-scenario has arrived!]

The First Murim was a scenario area where people frequently came and went so I was able to purchase portal tickets from the Dokkaebi Bag, although it required 50,000 coins . However, the advantage was that I could come and go at will .

“Yoo Jonghyuk, think carefully . It might not necessarily by the Breaking the Sky Sword Saint . There are quite a few useful things you can obtain there . ”

The First Murim was a place where a variety of warriors from the 20th to the 40th scenarios gather . If we went there at this point in time, there would certainly be a lot of information and hidden pieces available .

Yoo Jonghyuk was troubled for a long time before asking, “When are you going?”

I smiled and replied, “Right now . ”

TL: Rainbow Turtle