Chapter 101

Cho-i Hyeon wanted to enter a dungeon immediately. One for S-Rank or higher. But in her current mood, she didn’t want to ask Taehyeok Sa. So, she picked up her smartphone and sent a text to Gihyeon Park.

[I want to enter an S-Rank dungeon.]

The reply came immediately.

[It’s not hard, so why? Did that guy Taehyeok Sa not let you in?]

Cho-i Hyeon pouted her lips as she read the message and replied.

[No, it’s not that. We fought.] [You fought? With Taehyeok Sa?] [It’s a bit annoying, but maybe I’m the only one who thinks so?]

Ring-ring-ring- Instead of a reply, her smartphone rang, and a call came in. When Cho-i answered, she heard Gihyeon Park’s voice, which somehow sounded excited.

-If you fought, then it’s a win for us. “Don’t annoy me too.” -Oh, don’t worry, I’ll be careful. “More importantly. Can I enter an S-Rank dungeon right away?” -I finished the攻略 a month or so ago, so you can enter right away. But who are you going with? “Alone.” -Alone? “Yeah.” -An S-Rank will be tough alone. “I’m not the one who’s going to clear it.” -Then who? “Hmm, my other self inside me?” -I get what you mean, but it sounds really strange when you put it that way. “So, are you going to take me?” -Of course, who do you think you’re talking to? “I’m coming to your guild, okay?” -Okay.

Cho-i hailed a passing taxi and said.

“I’ll arrive within twenty minutes.” -I’ll get ready. “This is nice.”

Cho-i hung up the phone and headed straight for Hwayeon. When she arrived at Hwayeon, Gihyeon Park was already out in his car, waiting for Cho-i. Cho-i put her hands in her pockets and swaggered, looking at the car.

“Nice car, huh?”

“You think I’d drive something crappy?”

“That’s true too.”

Cho-i Hyeon opened the car door and swiftly got in. Gihyeon Park very naturally went to buckle Cho-i Hyeon’s seatbelt…

“What kind of trick are you trying to pull?”

He couldn’t fasten it. Cho-i Hyeon fastened her seatbelt herself, clicking her tongue, and Gihyeon Park, feeling awkward, started the car.

“Do you not need my help?”

“Getting me the dungeon is enough. What else would happen if we went in together besides dying?”

“True…”

Gihyeon Park, surprisingly calmly, agreed with Cho-i and drove the car. Cho-i Hyeon was sitting with her legs crossed, looking out the window, and after a few minutes of silence, Gihyeon Park subtly asked.

“So, why did you two fight?”

“I told you. I’m the only one who’s unilaterally annoyed.”

“That bastard Taehyeok Sa is a bit annoying, isn’t he?”

“Right? See? He talks like a total jerk. That son of a bitch.”

The two of them chatted away, badmouthing Taehyeok Sa, as they headed towards the outskirts of Gyeonggi Province. The S-Rank dungeon owned by Hwayeon was called ‘Collapsing City,’ a dungeon where monsters wearing black robes and wielding scythes appeared in a crumbling city. Gihyeon Park seemed eager to explain the dungeon, but Cho-i didn’t pay much attention. After all, nothing mattered in front of ‘the Entity.’ Time passed, and the car had already driven past all the restricted access lines and stopped right in front of the dungeon.

“Thanks.”

As Cho-i grinned and got out of the car, Gihyeon Park also got out. When Cho-i tilted her head and looked at him, Gihyeon Park leaned against the car and smiled, saying.

“Let’s grab a meal together when it’s all over.”

“Okay, see you after it’s done.”

With those words, Choi Hyeon disappeared into the dungeon. Park Gihyeon clicked his tongue. He didn’t know why she was going into an S-Rank dungeon alone, but if it were him, he would never leave Choi Hyeon by herself. He cursed Sa Taehyeok in his mind, calling him a fool. Meanwhile, Choi, who had entered the dungeon, saw a giant city. However, the architectural style of the buildings was different from that of modern cities. Looking at the gracefully curved and tall buildings, she felt as if she had come to another world. Instead of drawing her Sword and Shield, Choi looked at her skill window.

[Using Sanity Paralysis!]

Choi focused all her mental energy and used the skill, but soon she lost consciousness. Just as her body was about to collapse, one of her legs firmly planted on the ground and supported her before she hit the floor. Her body, which had been bending backward, slowly began to straighten, and her eyes had turned entirely white. But as she slowly blinked, her black pupils returned.

“I didn’t expect you to summon me so quickly.”

The Entity grinned and slowly began to walk between the buildings inside the dungeon. As it moved further, it saw creatures draped in Black Robes. The Entity laughed maniacally and charged at the monsters. It plunged into the embrace of a monster wielding a giant Scythe and punched it, its small hand piercing the chest of the enormous body. A sticky, black liquid clung to its hand. The Entity hooked its fingers and pulled its hand out, a black, unidentifiable mass clutched in its grasp. Aaaaaargh! A scream similar to a human’s rang out, and with a clang, the Scythe fell. The Entity grinned and picked up the Scythe. Then it swung the massive Scythe, which seemed too large for its body. The Black Robed creatures, larger than humans, were all sliced down by ‘the Entity’s’ Scythe at once.

“Ahahahahaha!”

The Entity laughed loudly and charged at the monsters. It continued to rush towards where there were more monsters, and towards the stronger ones.

“There are so many Ruined Worlds.”

The Entity muttered words, not knowing to whom, and continued to eliminate the monsters. Shaaak! Crunch. Aaaaaargh! Each time the Scythe scraped against a monster’s body, a scream was heard, and the sound of bones catching on the Scythe’s edge and breaking was also heard. The Entity moved forward, slaughtering more monsters.

“I will allow your world to continue as well.”

The Entity did not stop. It kicked off the ground and swung the Scythe, cutting in half anything that charged at it. It stomped on a monster that leaped up from below, jumped, and then, falling behind the monster, sliced its waist with the Scythe. All these movements flowed together seamlessly. It didn’t seem like a human’s movement. It felt as if each joint was bending and moving. The Entity was using Choi Hyeon’s body to its fullest. And at that moment, Choi Hyeon was in darkness. She was still unconscious but was trying her best to regain her senses. She wished for only one thing.

‘To use Sanity Paralysis and Legacy her reason,’

But that wouldn’t happen as she wished. There must be a reason why the skill name itself was ‘Sanity Paralysis.’ However, she squirmed in the darkness. Continuously. Then a voice was heard in the darkness.

‘Do you want my power?’ ‘Yes. I want to use your power as I please.’ ‘It’s difficult.’ ‘You’re not saying no.’ ‘Your body will soon be mine.’ ‘You’re full of crap, you worthless piece of trash.’

Choi Hyeon continued to try to regain her body. Then her consciousness gradually began to rise to the surface.

“Gasp!”

And when she opened her eyes, she was standing right in front of the boss monster room. In her hand was a Scythe stained with black blood, and along the path she had taken, the dismembered corpses of monsters were scattered. She panted, looking around. There was nothing left.

“Hey, come out! Come out!” ‘Why are you calling me out?’

Fortunately, the Entity replied. Choi Hyeon looked at the monster in a giant robe, which seemed ten times her size, and dropped the Scythe.

“I want to use your power.” ‘Why should I give you my power?’ “Because there’s something I need to do.” ‘That’s your business, not mine.’ “Even if it’s related to a male?”

As expected, the Entity reacted sensitively to his words.

‘A male?’ ‘Yes, the male you need to eat.’ ‘That weak male.’ ‘That’s right. But do you know what grooming is?’ ‘Raising…?’ ‘Yes.’

Cho-i Hyeon grinned.

“Raising them to eat them.” ‘Raising them to eat them… Does that mean we’re going to make that male stronger?’ “He’ll probably learn something if he gets hit enough.” ‘But you can do that without me.’ “No, you can’t.”

Cho-i Hyeon’s expression turned serious.

“Because it’s obvious you wouldn’t be able to resist and would eat him.”

“……”

“Am I wrong?” ‘You’re not wrong. You’re telling me to be patient, aren’t you?’ “Yes, it’s for a better future. Doesn’t sound bad, does it?” ‘Well…’

The Entity seemed to be contemplating. Then, about ten seconds later, an answer came.

‘Alright. If that’s the reason.’

As soon as those words fell, Cho-i swayed from a sudden dizziness. And as she swayed, she took a step to regain her balance so she wouldn’t fall. When she bent over, her hair fell forward. Cho-i Hyeon, still in that posture with wide eyes, felt her power endlessly increasing. It was terrifying. Even though all the molting wasn’t over yet, it was doing this?

“It’s impossible…”

She was starting to understand why Taehyeok Sa had said such things to her. She panted, enduring the endlessly rising stats with her whole body. It felt like her muscles and internal organs were being rearranged. There was no pain, but the sensation was utterly unpleasant.

“Haa…”

‘Alright then.’

The Entity seemed to be smiling.

‘Go wild.’

Cho-i Hyeon grinned in response. She discarded her scythe and drew her sword. She had a strong feeling that she wouldn’t need a shield. She slowly began to approach the boss monster. The boss monster, sensing her presence, looked her way.

[Fallen Prophet (S-grade)]

As Cho-i Hyeon silently watched the Entity, the Fallen Prophet soon opened a book and began to chant a spell. Blue scythes without handles began to appear in the air. She immediately charged at the Fallen Prophet.