Chapter 44: I’m Here To Convey Good News
Chapter 44: I’m Here To Convey Good News
[Sung Mi-Ri’s faith has increased by 100.]
[Sung Mi-Ri’s faith is currently at 139.]
[A job change is possible when a follower’s faith has surpassed 200.]
[You have been rewarded 10,000 White Gcoins.]
[You have gained Sword Demon as a follower (Fanatic).]
[Yu Il-Shin’s favorite sword, Sword God, can now be evolved.]
Whiiing!
Police cars and ambulances were dispatched over. They reached the remote neighborhood in no time. I could see why, since the clashes involved high-ranking Hunters like Thunder Emperor and Department Head Kim.
“I’ll leave her in your care.”
I handed the unconscious Sung Mi-Ri to the paramedics.
“Oh, wait a minute. Can we please ask you... Huh? Where did he go?”
By the time the police tried looking for me, I had left the scene.
***
Sss—
Sword Demon and I appeared out of thin air in a deserted park.
[Sword Demon has deactivated his skill, Stealth.]
It was the effect of his skill, which showed his specialization.
Sword Demon respectfully knelt down before me. “I’ve done as you asked, Mr. Sword God.”
Leaving aside the sword slung over his shoulders, his disheveled hair and tattered trench coat made him look like a vagrant. In the darkness of the night, his sharp eyes glowed brightly like a hungry beast. Perhaps, that was his true nature. I couldn’t think of a better name that would suit him other than the one in the appraisal window.
Yet, the same man was kneeling meekly before me.
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[Yu Il-Shin’s Fanatic, Sword Demon]
A male human. Around for 29 years.
Special note: Try asking him to die as a test. He might happily oblige.
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On top of that, he now had the label of a Fanatic.
I had learned about the entire situation from Sword Demon. The Brilliance Guild had commissioned him to assassinate Sung Mi-RI. It aligned well with the fact that Department Head Kim came knocking on my door uninvited this morning.
But why would they target the two of us? Well, I had a certain theory. Most likely, it was because we had foiled their bombing plan. They probably wanted to make an example by getting rid of us. Once, I even considered alerting the police.
Still, to think they were crazy enough to target an A-rank Hunter like Sung Mi-Ri... And to prove it, the lunatic they sent after her was now standing in front of me. The very same Sword Demon who became a fanatic of mine and would die if I ordered him to.
Fuck you, bastards. Fuck you.
“Mr. Sword Demon.”
“No need to be so formal, Mr. Sword God.”
“No, I’m more comfortable like this.” I didn’t want us to sound too close. “So, how strong are you?”
“I don’t dare compare myself to you, Mr. Sword God.” His eyes glinted faintly, making my skin tingle. “But as long as I have sufficient time to prepare, there wouldn’t be a person in this country I couldn’t kill.”
I liked that answer. But just in case, I tested it out.
“You. Will you do anything I ask?”
“Of course. Any of your commands!”
“Then, take care of the Brilliance Guild. Didn’t they commission you to kill both Ms. Sung Mi-Ri and I?”
Briefly, his gaze flickered, taken aback by my order. He looked as if I had told him to die.
I glared at him, a glint in my eyes. “Why? Can’t you?”
After a momentary hesitation, he shook his head with determination. “Your wish is my command, Mr. Sword God.”
Sword Demon stood up, clutching his sword so tightly it seemed he might break it into pieces. That previous look on his face had disappeared. No matter how strong he was, he wouldn’t stand a chance against a guild full of Hunters. Not that I cared. Why should I? This trash tried to kill Sung Mi-Ri.
“Haa.” I covered my face, then swept my hair back. “I haven’t been this pissed off in a while.”
No, I hadn’t been this angry in my entire life. It’d be a different story if they were only targeting me, but to lay a hand on those around me? Eventually, they would approach my family, that much was apparent. I dreaded just thinking about it. If only I hadn’t come across God-Maker...
“Don’t be ridiculous.”
[Yu Il-Shin’s wrath has activated the title Brutal Killer (D).]
I wanted to become stronger. I need something more concrete to protect me and my people—like strength.
What if I use the God’s Shop?
But I quickly shook my head. Many past instances proved that those items were of little use to me.
Unless it’s a Top-tier God’s innate power or item, I’ll only be wasting my coins.
But the prices of such items or powers were outrageous—at least a billion Gcoins! My current balance of 200 million Gcoins didn’t even come close.
[Silently Crawling Nightmare wonders why you left the insects who installed that game alone.]
[All-Cutting Heavenly Sword agrees, saying that you should display the splendor of god so they wouldn’t walk all over you.]
[Infinite Abundance chimes in, suggesting that you should be compassionate and care for them instead.]
It’s those stalkers again. Also, there’s another one? Just in time.
“Guys, how can I become stronger in a short time?”
[Silently Crawling Nightmare says that naturally, evil the easiest way. Wreak havoc! Instill fear! Make those insects worship you!]
[All-Cutting Heavenly Sword agrees. Feel free to use the sword that you have while you’re at it.]
[Meanwhile, Infinite Abundance shook her head profusely. Killing is only a short-term solution! Although it might be a good way to amass power, eventually, you’ll be left with no one! For a long term solution, she recommends to keep doing good deeds and build a strong following, just like what you’re doing with the Gayami tribe.]
In conclusion, killing would be the shortcut to gain strength. But Infinite Abundance seemed to have a point, since I’d also been saved by Il-Ho before.
Alright, I’ve decided.
“I’ll just do both.”
I launched God-Maker.
[Welcome to God-Maker.]
[Depending on your choices and play style, you can become a benevolent god or a malevolent one.]
I, a Low-tier God in the world of God-Maker, Antrinia, addressed my followers: Saintess Anty, Il-Ho, and the rest of the Gayami tribe.
“Guys, I need your help with something.”
“Muscles! Just ask, and it shall be done!”
“Please give us your command, O’ great and merciful God Yu Il-Shin! I and the Gayami tribe will serve you to the best of our abilities!”
Looking back, I was too passive. As a result, I almost got killed by the red ants and other bugs from the Empire on a couple of occasions. I should just strike before I get cornered again, at least for my own good.
“We’ll start by eradicating that damned Red Ant empire first.”
The Brilliance Guild would be next.
[Silently Crawling Nightmare and All-Cutting Heavenly Sword watches you in excitement.]
[Meanwhile, Infinite Abundance watches with concern.]
***
Team Leader Lee, the pillar of the editorial department of Rocky Media, was furious at the email he had just received.
“Aargh! This damn writer has gone low again!”
[Yu Il-Shin [email protected]]
I’ll make sure to work on the manuscript after resolving this urgent issue.
“This fucking writer! Pick up the phone already!”
“He could write something really great if he put his mind to it.”
Assistant Manager Yoon was dumbfounded by Team Leader Lee’s abrupt change.
“We’re almost there, everyone! Let’s keep it up a little longer!”
“Look at those huge, rich grains!”
The sight of her, who was as gorgeous as a lily, mesmerized the refugees.
...Only to fall on the ground in a heap.
“Aigoo, why do you exert yourself when you\'re so delicate!”