Chapter 178
Episode 178: The Wizard King
[Wizard King]?
You’re making great noises.
Jang Hyeon-deok, who was the cause of all this chaos, said something absurd with a puzzled expression on his face.
“Why is the king here?”
“Although it was copied through forced quotation, at least one connected identity must be maintained in order to recognize it as a transformation of the same entity. However, none of the keywords presented are recognizable as being continuous with existing beliefs… … .”
If I explain it this way, Jang Hyeon-deok won’t understand.
“It’s just because they like the king.”
In any case, it means that they perceive me as the incarnation of the [King in Yellow Clothes]. Since the yellow color was not visible, the king was added.
I sighed and thought.
‘By the way, it’s not even Bremen’s music club.’
I didn’t know that the boat that came from Insu village would be used in this way.
Although special effects have been added with all kinds of magic, in reality it is like a children’s play.
A bridge made of command golems.
The vessel of the Dragon King that makes up the body.
And the child of darkness who was awakened in order to increase his size.
I put a shadow over it all to make it look like a single mass, but in the end, I’m just standing in front of a boat with legs.
“But the effect is certain.”
– That’s an incredible effect. This is my first time seeing something like this. Mr. Sanghyun. Have you been hiding this power since the Masquerade? Did you get all that from Tanhyeon?
It’s Heein.
The guy’s voice is still unpleasantly cool, but it’s trembling unlike usual. Are you surprised?
‘Or maybe you’re excited?’
It is clear that he is in a different emotional state than usual, but the unstable sound quality of the headset radio makes it unclear what he is thinking right now.
‘But not like those instant cultists.’
As expected, it seems that a hastily made play like this cannot shake the faith of the original cultists.
However, the mind of the cultist who was brainwashed and made into an instant person was definitely shaken.
“iced coffee! [Wizard King]!”
“[Wizard King]! Please guide us!”
“Revelation! Please tell me how to escape this world that is on the verge of destruction!”
“Please send the ark!”
“Hand of salvation!”
I sigh when I see the cultists pleading with me. Now these guys will follow my orders, even if only temporarily. If you do that, you will end up in hellfire.
“Anyway, I was successful in showing off my charm.”
But obstacles still remain.
“Kyahaaaa!!”
Biyaki flying from afar.
The child of darkness, who was diligently waving his tentacles, becomes excited when he sees Biyaki.
“hungry.” “hungry.” “hungry.” “hungry.” “hungry.” “hungry.” “hungry.” “hungry.” “hungry.” “hungry.”
“Wait a minute, it’ll be a mess if you too, so just be patient.”
I thought, soothing the child of darkness.
I have [Heir of the Corpse Pile] who can turn strange beings into subordinates.
‘Maybe if I push too hard, I could make Biyaki submit, but… … .’
Now is not the time to be greedy about that.
Heein, I don’t know how that guy will turn out – Oh, come to think of it, this guy doesn’t do any work?
“Hey, if you don’t get rid of that quickly, I’ll consider you incapable of keeping your promise-”
– I’ll clean it up right away.
“Ha, you bastard.”
Originally, he was tasked with dealing with Biyaki on the condition that he provide information on the ruins of Tanhyeon. However, in order to monitor my actions, Heein sneakily came nearby, pretending to be pushed by Biyaki.
The power I embodied actually has nothing to do with the ruins of Tanhyeon, but Heein cannot know that fact.
Now, to please me, I will kill an angel or something else.
“Kyahaaaaaak!”
“Krrrrrrr!!”
Biyaki’s screams and groans of pain.
Kwaaaaang!
The sound of explosions continued several times.
In an instant, Heein and the thirteen disciples disappeared out of sight, dragging Biyaki with them.
‘Look at that. ‘I knew I would do that.’
Anyway, now that the Biyaki I was worried about is gone-
“good. Cleaned up well. “Let me finish now.”
– Can you please make everything go back to normal?
Heein’s voice interrupts again. Oh, really, stop bothering me!
No, wait. But ‘as usual’?
“As it was – you mean the state before being brainwashed by heretics, cults, and cultists like you, right?”
– It would be nice if I could go back to my original state of being a devout believer before I loved Hyeon-deok.
“What kind of godly faith are you talking about after forcibly brainwashing someone you don’t like?”
– Well, I can’t help it. I ask that you please refrain from killing me.
Sheesh, I wish I could return all these people ‘to their original state’, but I can’t.
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Such abilities are extremely rare, and there are none among the magic and powers I rely on.
I shouted with magic in my voice.
『Listen! I command you-』
I looked around at the blank faces of the cultists waiting for orders. Seeing those faces makes me more irritated.
‘In the end, there’s nothing we can do other than twist the direction of the brainwashing a little.’
I screamed in moderation.
『Everyone go home! God has not yet descended. Do your job at your workplace. Do not fall for the evil coaxing of anti-social heretics, cults, and cultists who claim to be God or savior! And if you still have that passion, volunteer or at least do filial piety at home!』
– We are not an anti-social cult.
“Oh, I guess so.”
Although I shouted roughly, the authority I borrowed was real.
[Carcosa’s Mask] grants my cry the authority of the [King in Yellow Clothes]. It is much more believable than the crumb-like traces left on Jang Hyeon-deok’s body.
Therefore, the brainwashed cultists enthusiastically accepted my orders.
“Wow! The [Wizard King] commands!”
“Filial piety and service!”
“Filial piety and service are commanded!”
“Let’s eradicate heresy and falsehood and practice filial piety and service!”
The brainwashed cultists enthusiastically shout, “Filial piety and service!” or “Wizard King!” They began to disperse, shouting things like this.
– Uhm, why did you give such an order… … .
Heein lets out a groan of displeasure through the headset.
“Even if those people rely on religion and faith again, they probably won’t go into heretical cults like yours.”
From Heein’s perspective, there may be a way to brainwash her again, but in any case, it would take a lot of work.
– In order to evangelize to those people, we must create a doctrine that rejects gods with great power and encourages service and filial piety.
“If you are going to create a new religion, I recommend naming it Confucianism.”
Heein was silent for a while and then spoke again.
– Now, I would like to introduce you to the Tanhyeon ruins that you visited.
“Okay, I’ll tell you.”
Anyway, there is nothing more worth taking care of in those ruins.
Of course, something new could have been created due to the nature of Tanhyeon, where things that didn’t exist were created and things that existed were deteriorated, but if something like that had been created, there would have been even more danger.
‘If you try to dig up the ruins, you’ll end up committing suicide.’
With that feeling, I told him about the place I visited with Jang Hyeon-deok.
“Wow, how do you remember all that?”
Jang Hyeon-deok, who had been listening to what I was saying, was surprised. It looks like this guy forgot the way a long time ago.
– The road there is very complicated. Could you please come with me?
“That wasn’t in the terms of the deal?”
We only formed a short-term alliance for each other’s benefit. Instead of telling me the location of the Tanhyeon ruins, I asked them to stop Biyaki.
The guy who tried to sneakily do even what he was asked to do has too many demands.
– I see. Then I’ll be satisfied with this.
“good. This temporary alliance is now over. therefore-”
Heein, who disappeared out of sight with Biyaki in tow, is still nowhere to be seen.
But that just means it’s invisible.
“If you come any closer, we will consider it a hostile act and attack you.”
The guy was slowly approaching this direction, hiding his appearance.
I raised my magical power and expressed my hostility, and the child of darkness, sensing those emotions, stood up and – crack – crack – crack – crack – crack – crack – crack – Grinding his teeth with hundreds of mouths pierced through his body.
– … … You can’t see me, right?
“Do you really think that? If you’re that confident, take one step further.”
– No, I won’t.
“good. Then get out now.”
– Heo Sang-hyun.
“… … .”
Heo Sang-hyun’s name suddenly popped up and I was a little taken aback. Oh yeah. That guy still knew me as [Super Rookie Heo Sang-hyun], right?
However, Heein seemed to have interpreted my silence in a different way and continued speaking arbitrarily.
– I like you very much. I want to get closer to you.
“That sounds creepy. If you’ve been watching since Masquerade, you’d know what course of action I’m taking, right? “Because of my course of action, you will end up just being one of the cult members who feel sorry for me.”
– I still don’t feel sorry for you. I gained a lot from what you did at Masquerade.
“so?”
– What I want is a small amount of power that can only be used within the small group I belong to. Mr. Sang-hyeon, I don’t know what you want to achieve, but wouldn’t it be advantageous to have a confidant or information provider?
Ah, I see what you mean.
‘Yeah, this guy didn’t have the heart to be a part of a winning team.’
He is a traitor by nature. He is the kind of guy who will laugh and accept that if he can become the leader of his group, the entire team will fail because of it.
He’s not a good guy to have as a friend or colleague, but if there’s someone like that on the enemy team… … .
‘It’s already time for the difficulty level to increase rapidly, but it’s actually good.’
I answered, trying to sound kind.
“Yeah, I like it.”
– I’m glad you like it.
“As you said, we will extend the period of the temporary alliance. instead-”
– Are there any conditions?
“No, there are two things I want to tell you.”
– What is that? I’m curious.
“First of all, my name is not Heo Sang-hyeon. Remember it well. “My name is Shinhwa Kim.”
To prevent [Super Rookie Heo Sang-hyun] from being in danger, I gave him my name.
– It was a pseudonym, after all. Is it not related to Heoju or the Starving Mansion?
“huh. “It’s like having your holy relics.”
– understand. So what is the other one?
“I didn’t get over being hit by you last time.”
– yes?
[Magic Bullet]
Pyuuuu-
The magic bullet that flew so far hit the exact location where Heein was… … .
Quang!
It hit hard. Heein’s mask, hit by a magic bullet, comes off and bounces into the sky. I just stretched out my telekinesis and pulled his mask.
– … … It’s an incredible skill, including the ability to sense, or rather, magical power tuning and accuracy.
Heein, who appeared, swept up her tangled hair with one hand.
There would have been no damage. By precisely tuning, only the mask was removed.
‘To be honest, I really want to beat him, but I’m afraid that something might explode if I do that.’
Tall, sturdy, white skin, and kind eyes with a smile.
He has a handsome appearance that makes you call him the church guy. He was born with all the talents a conman should have, including his voice.
I said, holding up the mask in my hand and showing it to him.
“It’s a good mask. “I’ll make up for the fact that I almost died because of you last time.”
– … … .
“Go to Tanhyeon and pick up a new mask.”
Heein, who stood still without an expression for a moment, smiled and said.
– Are we allies now?
“Temporary alliance.”
– great. I hope our relationship develops into friends in the future.
With those words, Heein left.
I said as I took off my headset and threw it into the Gongreungcheon River.
“That really isn’t an ordinary idiot either.”
“Wow! Wizard! You did it! “Everything has been resolved!”
“Hyeondeok.”
“yes?”
“You get hit too!”
Sigh!
“Ugh- why did I get hit?”
“I hit him because I thought he was fine. “Still, I’m glad I survived and didn’t die.”
“Hmm… … . I thought you would come. Thank you very much.”
“okay. great job.”
“You should go home now. “I’ll take the wizard to you, and then I’ll go and take a shower.”
“Where are you going?”
“yes? Of course I have to go to my house.”
“I heard from Tudor that you were being tracked from your home?”
“Ah, that’s right. It was truly terrible. I accidentally gave him my home address… … .”
“Even if they are brainwashed, that three-eyed guy from earlier knows your house address – are you going to go back to that house?”
“yes?”
Jang Hyeon-deok makes stupid noises.
“Live at my house for the time being.”
“Yes?”
“There are already a lot of empty rooms to play in. do not worry.”
“Si, I don’t like it! How can I live in that haunted house theme park!?”
“Then do whatever you want. “Do you think I’ll settle the matter for just 10 million won next time?”
Jang Hyeon-deok’s complexion turns pale.
fantasy,
