Chapter 26
“In such a remote place…? Why are these monsters so persistently targeting only humans?”
Baek Yi-heon muttered painfully.
It was more of a lament than a question.
‘They are the most effective killing tools sent to this world by the evil gods…’
That’s why they took the form of monsters that humans fear.
I silently muttered the information I couldn’t reveal at this stage, and asked briefly.
“You’re going to kill them, right?”
“Of course.”
There’s no way our righteous protagonist would ignore monsters that have committed murder.
In fact, with our urgent journey ahead, what could be more inefficient than catching every monster we come across…
‘We need to gather as many fire magic stones as possible.’
“The monsters are probably hiding in those ashes. They’ll react when humans approach.”
I provided a tailored strategy for Baek Yi-heon, who still didn’t have a proper weapon.
“They’re likely low-level monsters, but their firepower becomes strong when gathered. It’ll be relatively easy if you disperse and catch them. …That’s what Intra-something said.”
Of course, I didn’t forget to hastily add that last part to avoid suspicion.
Fortunately, Baek Yi-heon nodded with his characteristic serious face without particular doubt.
“Noah, please stay in the car with Sehun.”
“Okay.”
I got into the car without delay and closed the door firmly.
As I raised my head sitting in the driver’s seat, I could see Baek Yi-heon staring at me through the glass window.
He soon slowly turned his body and moved towards the pile of ashes.
His broad shoulders and bold back view suddenly caught my eye.
“With a body like that, it’s possible to beat low-level monsters barehanded…”
Even for an awakened one.
It’s best to secure as many fire magic stones as possible.
“Baek Yi-heon, fighting…!”
I sent a half-hearted cheer to our protagonist while reclining the seat back and sitting in a relaxed position.
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By the time we reached the beach, the sun was already setting.
We chose a suitable-sized villa in what looked like a wealthy vacation home area, picked the lock, and entered.
The first thing to do was to cover all the windows using curtains and paper boxes.
“The gas stove is working.”
Next, I happily reported after checking the water, electricity, and gas stove.
The villa was well-maintained with little dust.
Although the electricity was cut off, there was firewood and a fireplace instead, and we even found a hunting rifle in the storage.
When I rummaged through the pantry, it was full of various instant noodles, Bi*go, and convenient foods from Ot*gi.
At that moment, Baek Yi-heon, who was examining the pantry with me, quietly picked up a can of tuna and the rifle, and then headed towards the door.
“Where are you going?”
The sun is about to set?
An unexpected answer came to my question.
“Eating only instant food is not good for health.”
Then he left without a word.
Baek Yi-heon must be the only person in the world to say such a thing in this life-or-death situation.
I shook my head and decided to take a shower until he returned.
This villa, belonging to some rich person, even had a bathtub.
I boiled water using all the pots and kettles in the kitchen, then poured it into the tub along with cold water to make it a suitable temperature.
As I immersed my tense body in the warm water, a moan-like exclamation involuntarily escaped my lips.
“Ah, I want to keep living in a place like this…”
So we should quickly end this tiring journey and go to the shelter.
As I stayed in the bath for a long time to relieve fatigue, my cheeks turned rosy red.
When I came out of the bathroom in that state, Baek Yi-heon, who had already returned, was cooking in the kitchen.
What the man with shoulders as wide as the Pacific Ocean was preparing, flexing his biceps and triceps, was… a wild pheasant.
“Wow. Did you catch it yourself?”
“Yes.”
The same blunt answer came back.
He then focused silently, and soon skillfully whipped up a splendid dinner.
“Wooow…”
Do they teach how to cook with wild animals separately in special forces?
Swallowing that frivolous question, I picked up and took a bite of the pheasant roast Baek Yi-heon had made himself.
My eyes involuntarily widened.
The tender, juicy meat with properly salted seasoning and no gamey smell was, I dare say, more delicious than any chicken I had ever eaten.
Sehun, who was at a growing age, was busy gobbling down the first proper meal he’d had in a long time.
“It’s really delicious!”
“Mmm! It’s weally yummy!”
“Is that so.”
That man, who only knew how to say yes, no, and thank you, replied simply.
Then he grabbed the hot meat with his bare hands, tore it into chunks, and placed it in front of me and Sehun.
“Why aren’t you eating?”
“Oh, uh, I was about to.”
I was caught staring at his cool, handsome face without realizing it.
As I hurriedly put the meat in my mouth, he silently pushed a glass of water towards me.
The meat that had been so tender suddenly felt tough.
My face got hot as if I had just come out of the shower.
A small bird seemed to be pecking at my heart again.
‘I told you to go away.’
I tried to maintain my composure and calm my heart.
I’m a psychopath.
I’m someone who will leave this man someday, and above all…
‘Tomorrow, I’ll be taking him to the dungeon with my own hands…’
Suddenly, I felt a lump in my throat.
I swallowed the pheasant meat feeling as if I was chewing and swallowing rubber.
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The next morning.
Thanks to eating well and sleeping soundly in bed, everyone was in top condition.
“That place, you mean?”
Baek Yi-heon asked me, pointing to the middle of the sea.
Mangsang Beach, with the longest white sand beach in our country.
There was nothing visible in the middle of the sea, lapping against the endless white sand stretching out on both sides.
Nevertheless, I nodded.
“Yes. Intra… Lord Chankunta clearly said so. He said there are signs of a calamity there.”
[(Messenger) Indra expresses admiration that your next lie has reached a level he’s looking forward to.]
[(Messenger) Avatar ‘Lee Sehun’ casts ‘Evil Detection Lv2.’]
“Hmm… I don’t feel anything.”
Sehun tilted his head.
Of course, because the dungeon at Mangsang Beach is a hidden dungeon whose gate hasn’t opened yet.
If his level increases more, he might be able to sense hidden dungeons, but it’s impossible now.
“A calamity… It would be best to remove potential dangers in advance.”
Our protagonist gave an answer not a bit different from my expectations.
“Let’s go together.”
Baek Yi-heon looked at me skeptically at my words.
Sensing he was about to say he’d go alone because it was clearly dangerous, I quickly added,
“We’re going to a place without any information. My guardian spirit will surely be helpful.”
“Me too! I want to go too!”
Sehun shouted, quickly stretching out his hand.
But inside the dungeon, there are no humans, so Sehun’s ability would be useless, and above all, it was dangerous.
“But then, who will guard the camper van?”
Sehun’s body flinched at my words.
My sweet talk to entice the child’s mind continued.
A moment later, Sehun clenched his fist and shouted that he would perform ‘the brave role of staying behind to guard the camper van until the end’.
[(Messenger) Indra says your…]
‘Ah, stop it.’
I coldly cut off the messenger’s voice and walked into the cold sea without hesitation.
“I’ll go first.”
As expected, Baek Yi-heon approached without hesitation and took a step ahead.
The waves were quite rough. Walking into the sea facing the beach was harder than I thought.
How long had we walked? The sea started to rise above waist level. The force of the waves grew stronger.
“Noah. Can you gauge where it might be?”
“Well, Intrachandra says… uh, he says it might be that way?”
‘By now, it should have detected human life energy and appeared, right?’
As we staggered forward, step by step, into the middle of the sea.
Suddenly, there was a feeling of the ground sinking beneath my feet, and the sea around me started to swirl like a living creature.
We’re being pulled in!
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