Chapter 28
"We were planning to go to Katla . "
"Katla?"
"It's a city that will appear south of the Han River…"
Namgun spoke as he pointed toward the sky .
"Did you notice that Casita's needle disappeared? A civilization that used to exist in this desert region that appeared because of those 3 needles . "
First Trial . After the Order under the Sun was applied, many humans pretty much just acted same . They hid during the day and came out at night to search for food and water . That was why it took a long time for people to realize that there were various cities that appeared in the sky . There were some who luckily located those cities in the earlier stages, but that didn't make them step forward . Those who decided to come forward were those who chose to explore other places and the city first .
"So?"
"What?"
"What were you going to do there?" Namgun asked .
"I… I heard Julian say we will need to acquire the 'Influence Point' once we get there…"
Namgun tried to continue but Dohyuk stopped him .
"Do you want to live?"
"…Yes . "
"Then bring me to that city and help me do everything that Julian was trying to do . Then I let you live . "
Dohyuk then began taking off the gaiter from Julian, but Namgun knew that Dohyuk was still in full alert mode - he wouldn't allow any surprise attacks or running .
'Did-did he really lose his memory?'
Namgun had no choice .
"B-but aren't you worried?"
"Worry?"
"That I might betray you?"
"…Try it if you can . "
"What?"
Dohyuk was still sitting in front of Julian's body, unwrapping the gaiter from his legs, "Then you'll make it easier for me to kill you . "
Dohyuk spoke the truth . Namgun wasn't his friend or servant .
"Did you know him?"
"You mean Julian?"
"Yeah . "
"I… I worked as his advisor for the region he ruled in his previous life . "
"How long have you known him?"
"7 years . "
And he didn't care about Julian who was almost dead?
"You think he'll die?"
"Uh… isn't it too late? Oh, But if I use 'Buster' then maybe…" Namgun quickly shook his head, "N-no . I mean… he deserves to die . I'm sorry . "
Dohyuk stood up with the 'shell' and a pair of gaiters in his hand .
-Physical Defense: 24
-Durability: 40/40
-Damage reduction(Lv . 4) Slicky foot(Lv . 2)
-Skill: One who dances with the origin (Ga . -)
Dohyuk then lifted his foot up and slammed it down on Julian's head .
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He eyed the man kneeling in front of him . Dohyuk felt pity for Julian - even his closest follower did not mourn for him .
"Wait here . "
Dohyuk then turned around toward the sound of a girl's cry .
Mingu was at the entrance of the cave . He was dying . He was barely holding on in an effort to protect his daughter . With Dohyuk driving all the enemies out and his daughter's voice coming from inside, he had lost all his strength to stand .
"D-dad… dad…"
When Dohyuk came, Mingu was hugging his treasure . However, he did not have arms anymore . It was only his daughter, wailing as she grabbed at her father's melting body .
"Say something! Dad! Please…!"
He tried to speak, but his vocal chords were already damaged beyond repair . Mingu turned to Dohyuk .
I am sorry I couldn't help you . And… thank you .
He had no chin but Dohyuk knew what Mingu was trying to say . Then, his body completely melted away . The body then turned into dust and disintegrated into the wind .
"No… no…"
Dohyuk couldn't call out to her at first . But what called her was the vibration from Dohyuk's pocket .
The girl who didn't even know someone was behind her turned around instantly . Her eyes were filled with anger and determination .
'I'll survive . '
It was the life that her father sacrificed for her . She wasn't going to let it go . The person then seemed to be shocked by the girl's aggression and took a few steps back . Then his face was revealed under the moonlight .
"D…"
And she let go of her guard . It wasn't because her determination was weak .
"Dohyuk?"
He was the only person she knew she could trust other than her father . She rose and walked to Dohyuk . Step after step, and when she got to him-
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"D-dad… my dad… he… . "
She began to cry . Dohyuk did not know why this girl who had maybe just had graduated high school was acting like this to him . He did not share the same memories as her, but he understood one thing . He glanced at the thing vibrating in his pocket .
Compass of Tyrant .
It was pointing at her . Dohyuk then realized his desire .
He hated this world . He wished this world was a dream, and he wanted to get out of here .
And she had the same desire . That's why Dohyuk did not push her away .
When Dohyuk came back out, he was shocked . There were more people, about 20 or more . They were all the people who ran away after Dohyuk's threat . They were all kneeling down .
"What is this?"
"Uh… they're saying they will serve the Great Emperor . "
Julian, their host, had died . They ran, but they were too weak to survive on their own . That's why they kept their distance and watched what Dohyuk would do next . And whatever happened between them, Dohyuk did not kill Namgun .
"I-I pledge allegiance!" someone shouted .
"Let us follow you!"
People began to shout but Dohyuk spat, "Get lost . "
"Aren't you going to take them…? They should be good enough…"
"You better keep your mouth shut . You talking is not on our contract . Don't pretend you are my right-hand man . "
Namgun became silent and Dohyuk glanced at the compass . The compass was now spinning quickly . It pointed Namgun, then someone else, and then elsewhere again . Dohyuk knew the reason why .
"I have no intention of taking these beats . "
None of them had the same desire . Surprisingly, they didn't hate this world as much as Dohyuk did .
"Keeping one dog is enough . "
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"Let's go . "
Dohyuk then turned .
"…Dohyuk . "
It was girl who came out of the cave after saying 'goodbye' . Her name was Jo Heeyun . She was surprised by the number of people that had gathered .
"These people…"
"You don't need to care about them . "
Dohyuk turned back and shouted, "Last chance! BEAT IT!"
They began to run . Some cussed at Dohyuk as they ran, but Dohyuk did not follow after them . It was a waste of time .
"How long does it take to get to Katla?"
"Uh…" Namgun flinched and answered, "It's about 6 hours to the north . But the sun will come up in 4 hours . It's better to rest here today . "
"4 hours… I know a place we can go . to It's bit off from the north though . "
Dohyuk looked at Namgun and Heeyun .
"And there's a good item there . It's a small ring, and you had it last time . "
"I didn't hear about the Great Emperor having a small ring," Namgun spoke in disbelief, but he silenced himself under Dohyuk's glare .
"Great Emperor?" Heeyun asked .
"He's talking about me . "
"Hmm… I don't know why, but I think we should try . It's a place that only you and I used to know . "
"…" Dohyuk nodded . If the equipment was not known as Namgun said, and the place was secretly hidden, the chances of someone visiting it was low . Then Dohyuk turned to move and something dropped from his backpack .
"Huh? Dohyuk, you dropped this . "
Heeyun picked it up . It was a small glass bottle with salt in it .
"Huh? Uh… the words are changing . It wants me to take a bite . "
"No . Don't do that . "
Dohyuk snatched it away .Please download our sponsor's game to support us!