Episode 165 Mahwa (2)
“Mahwa? “It’s definitely shaped like a flower.”
Baek Eun-kyung looked at the flower patterns drawn on the bodies of the victims and nodded.
“When did demons appear?”
“The association investigated and said it would take about 10 days.”
“Are all the corpses from demons found only in Gwangju?”
“okay.”
If traces of demons were found in 10 days, it would be quick, but Baek Woo-jin’s expression darkened.
“Several guilds are searching, but the identity of the demon has not yet been revealed. “This is a mission given directly by my father at the request of the Association, so there is no refusal.”
“I had no intention of rejecting it from the beginning.”
“Then that’s it.”
Baek Eun-kyung stood up.
She made eye contact with Baek Woo-jin for a moment and then turned her head.
“Departure is tomorrow at 6 am. “Don’t be late.”
Baek Eun-kyung left the lounge without waiting for Baek Woo-jin to respond.
“Hmm…”
Even though Baek Eun-kyung left, Baek Woo-jin continued to look at the photo in the mission office. The frozen expression did not seem to be able to relax.
-You know this demon, right?
“This is the guy who caused a huge accident in Japan before returning to the demon race called Caliburn.”
-A huge accident?
“okay. “Because we killed 10,000 people in one moment.”
-Ma ten thousand units?
“Do you see this flower?”
Baek Woo-jin pointed to the flame-shaped black floral patterns carved on the bodies of the victims.
“When Caliban converted demon energy into poison and injected it into humans, this flower pattern was created. “Anyone with this mark will follow Caliban’s orders.”
-Is it brainwashing? What a troublesome ability.
“But brainwashing is not Mahua’s true ability.”
-What else is there?
“Caliburn is carving demons in order to use humans as nutrients for his seeds.”
-Seeds Nutrients? What does that mean?
The voice of darkness rose one level at the unexpected words.
“Caliburn has a special ability to grow a tree called the Spirit Tree.”
-Magic spirit water?
“It is a tree that grows with the life force and mana of humans and burns with the magic power of demons. No, rather than a tree, it would be better to think of it as a huge demonic bomb.”
-So, that means that 10,000 people died…
“Yes. “In his past life, Caliburn grew a magic spirit beast at once and then exploded it, killing countless people.”
Everyone knew what happened because it was so terrible and happened so quickly that no one could have expected it or reacted to it.
“Caliburn became incredibly strong by absorbing the souls of dead humans who were contaminated with demonic energy.”
-You didn’t know that such a huge amount of magical energy had gathered?
“I told you that the Demon Spirit Tree is a tree that grows with human energy and mana. “Unless he injects demonic energy into the seed to grow the demonic water, no one can feel it.”
-So you don’t know where the spirit water seed is?
“Of course I don’t know.”
It might be different in Japan, the original location, but in Gwangju, it is impossible to know where the seeds are or where they are grown.
[A new quest has arrived.]
< Eliminate Caliburn and the Demon Spirit Beast >
Caliburn is a strong but cautious demon who enjoys mass murder. Eliminate him and the spirit beast to prevent a terrible massacre.
Condition: Eliminate Caliburn and the spirit water seeds.
Benefits of accepting the quest: You can see who the demon flower is.
Reward: 2000 points. Special title.
-wait for a sec! Even if demonic fire is created, demonic energy is not revealed?
“So it’s hard to find.”
-The reward is good, but this quest will be quite difficult.
“Hmm…”
Baek Woo-jin continued to recall his memories before returning.
As I was reflecting on information about Caliburn, one method came to mind.
“I need something important.”
-item?
“I need items, but the most important thing is my acting ability.”
Baek Woo-jin took out his cell phone and made a call to someone.
His gaze remained fixed on Mahua.
**
Baek Woo-jin and Baek Eun-kyung arrived at the Gwangju branch of the Talent Association.
Unlike Baek Eun-kyung, who brought a guard and a sword belt, Baek Woo-jin did not bring anyone.
“Even if it’s the medical school, what do you think they didn’t even bring Moon Ju-young?”
“It’s enough for me alone.”
Baek Woo-jin crossed his arms and made an arrogant expression.
“….”
Baek Eun-kyung looked at Baek Woo-jin with a displeased expression and then entered the association branch, and Baek Woo-jin followed behind with a calm expression.
“You’re here!”
A middle-aged man in a suit in front of the conference room on the third floor bowed his head toward Baek Woo-jin and Baek Eun-kyung.
“My name is Heo Jae-jin from the Demon Search Department.”
“This is Baek Eun-kyung.”
“…This is Baek Woo-jin.”
Baek Woo-jin looked at Heo Jae-jin’s thick left arm and belatedly said hello.
“It is an honor to meet you both. “The meeting will start soon, so please go in.”
Heo Jae-jin opened the door to the conference room and guided Baek Woo-jin and Baek Eun-kyung.
‘As expected, only the strong gathered here.’
Baek Woo-jin nodded, understanding the abilities of the people in the conference room.
The lowest level of ability is in the late 5th grade, and the strongest are above grade 7.
Because it was a mission to search and eliminate elusive demons, they were all powerful men whose names and faces were known.
-Aren’t you destined to be with him? We met again.
Heukam giggled when he saw Jeok Yeonhwa sitting in the middle.
“Junior! long time no see.”
Jeok Gyeong-hoon, who was next to Jeok Yeon-hwa, waved his hand.
“As expected, you came too. “Well, there’s a demon, so there’s no way I’m missing it.”
Jeok Gyeong-hoon looked at Baek Eun-kyung and smiled.
Baek Eun-kyung sat in the empty seat without answering Jeok Kyeong-hoon’s words.
“It’s still cold. “How’s your junior doing?”
Jeok Gyeong-hoon shrugged his shoulders and looked at Baek Woo-jin again.
“yes.”
“Have you grown again?”
Jeok Gyeong-hoon’s eyes widened as he looked at Baek Woo-jin.
Baek Woo-jin grew up again in a short period of time. It seemed like it was growing like a bean sprout, not a person.
“Yeonhwa. You should probably give up trying to catch up with this guy. “This is a bit harsh.”
It was like a joke, but it was sincere.
Jeok Yeon-hwa was a genius, but Baek Woo-jin was on a completely different level.
If I let my guard down, I would have been caught up.
“Why do you say that!”
Jeok Yeon-hwa blushed and screamed, probably because she was embarrassed by Jeok Gyeong-hoon’s words.
Unlike usual, Baek Woo-jin did not play pranks on Jeok Yeon-hwa and sat roughly in the back seat of Baek Eun-kyung.
“Hmm, can we start the meeting?”
Heo Jae-jin cleared his throat and looked at Jeok Gyeong-hoon.
“Oh, I’m sorry. “Get started.”
Jeok Gyeong-hoon slightly bowed his head to apologize and straightened his posture.
“thank you. So let’s get started. Currently, more than 30 victims of the demons have been identified, and most of the victims were located in Nam-gu, Gwangju.”
Heo Jae-jin pointed to Nam-gu on the map and continued.
“A black flower pattern appears on the body of a victim attacked by a demon. “What’s strange is that there are no signs of damage from demonic energy anywhere.”
“Such…”
“That happens without any scars?”
Those with abilities frowned at the strange phenomenon.
“A person with a black flower pattern will die soon after. “The time we have figured out is approximately 6 to 8 days.”
‘also.’
After listening to Heo Jae-jin’s explanation, it became even more clear.
Caliburn was growing the seeds of the Spiritual Beast somewhere in Gwangju.
Since there were 30 people revealed, the number of people who actually became nourishment for the magic spirit water would be 5 to 10 times that number.
“It will be easier to navigate by evacuating the citizens of Nam-gu to the West. From now on, we will arrange the regions. First…”
Heo Jae-jin informed the talented people of the areas to be explored one by one.
“Those of you with abilities from the Shingeombaekga family, please take charge of the four places at the end.”
Baek Woo-jin and Baek Eun-kyung, along with several talented people, were put in charge of the area at the end of Nam-gu.
“Then please move right away. Gwangju is large, but there are many talented people who are already exploring, so you will definitely be able to find it.”
As soon as Heo Jae-jin finished speaking, the talented people got up from their seats and started moving to their assigned positions.
“I will take charge of Songchon-dong and Yangchon-dong.”
“Are you going alone?”
“okay.”
“I admit that you have become stronger, but it is dangerous to go alone. The abilities of the demons have not been accurately revealed. “My swordsmen….”
“There is no need.”
Baek Woo-jin waved his hand.
“As you may know, I captured two mid-level demons by myself. “As soon as this demon bastard appears in front of me, I’ll cut off his head right away.”
“Don’t be cocky. “You don’t know the fear of demons.”
“Of course you don’t know fear. “Because it’s not scary.”
“You…”
“Anyway, I’ll go alone, so don’t send anyone away.”
Baek Woo-jin left the meeting with a sad expression.
“That bastard!”
Baek Eun-kyung furrowed her brows and looked at Baek Woo-jin’s back.
Her expression was as cold as ice.
“Why are you doing that? “I’m not that kind of person…”
“Tsk, I said I felt weird today, but my pride has already fed me.”
Jeok Yeon-hwa was taken aback by Baek Woo-jin’s attitude and tone, which had changed from before, and Jeok Gyeong-hoon clicked his tongue and made a bitter expression.
“….”
Jang Min-jun, a level 6 ability, sat in the back and watched the scene from beginning to end.
**
-What on earth did you do?
‘An act to travel alone.’
Baek Woo-jin was walking alone through the empty Songchon-dong.
-So why are you doing that?
‘Why, why? ‘I’m doing this because it’s impossible to find Caliburn.’
-Impossible?
‘Caliburn is very alert and good at hiding demonic energy. ‘How can you find a guy like that in this wide area of Gwangju?’
Finding Caliburn, who is hiding in Gwangju, is something no one can do.
‘That’s why I tried to call him here.’
-You’re calling me? The demon guy?
‘okay.’
Baek Woo-jin nodded slightly.
‘Caliburn will want to quickly gather mana and vitality to raise the spirit beast. ‘Then who are you going to target?’
-He must be talented. Because there is not only life spirit but also mana.
‘that’s right. Among them, they will target those with strong abilities who travel alone.’
-Oh then…
‘Okay. I tried to be the bait myself.’
Baek Woo-jin made a hook like a fishing hook with his fingers.
-The operation itself is okay, but will those demons come to you? They won’t even know you’re there.
‘That’s the second reason for acting arrogant.’
-huh?
‘You may not have known, but there was only one person in the conference room who was in full bloom and was controlled by Caliburn.’
-Are you serious?
‘okay. ‘I acted with such pride because of that person.’
In his previous life, Caliburn used the mana of some talented people as a spy instead of extracting it.
As expected, he created his own spy in Gwangju as well.
-Anyway, the fine hair is real.
Darkness clicked its tongue at Baek Woo-jin’s strategy.
I suddenly felt like I was doing something strange, but I had no idea it had such a purpose.
-So who is that guy?
‘Who do you think it is?’
-Hmm, there was one strange guy. There was a guy at the back who didn’t go out and watched you. It was him after all!
‘no.’
Baek Woo-jin snorted.
-Oh no?
‘okay. It was drawn on the left forearm of the association employee I first met.’
-Huh!
‘I also had a hard time hiding my expression.’
When I first saw Heo Jae-jin, I was surprised to see the magic flower on his arm.
-If you know that, you can track him down right away.
‘Caliburn is cautious and has a good sense. As soon as they sense my energy, they will run away. Even if I catch him, I might not be able to find the spirit water seed.’
It was not a good idea to move hastily because not only would you have to catch Caliburn, but you would also have to deal with the seeds of the Demon Spirit Beast.
-So, if he comes to you, is there a way?
‘of course.’
Baek Woo-jin nodded with a confident smile.
‘I can destroy the seeds and deal with Caliburn as well.’
**
Heo Jae-jin changed duties and moved to the West to rest.
He did not stop at the lodging provided by the association, but in front of a two-story building in a crowded residential area.
“Come down.”
A young man’s voice was heard.
It was a low-pitched voice, but it contained enough deceit to shake one’s spirit, and it was a voice that would give you goosebumps just by hearing it.
“yes.”
Heo Jae-jin’s eyes turned cloudy like rotten eggs.
He went down to the basement and stopped in front of a young man sitting in a rocking chair.
He was a man with such attractive looks that he slapped a celebrity on TV.
However, a cold magical energy was flowing from his eyes to the point that it made me nauseous.
Whoops.
A black mist like cigarette smoke flowed from his mouth.
This monster wearing a human shell was the demon Caliburn.
The association and those in power thought Caliburn was in the South District, but he was in the center of the West, a residential area, as if to fool everyone.
In addition, he used Heo Jae-jin, a member of the Demon Search Department, as his spy to obtain all information.
It was truly the appearance of a demon toying with humans.
“Report.”
“At the meeting…”
Heo Jae-jin told everything that happened at the meeting.
Since Caliburn was aware of the association in this way, it was impossible for him to be caught.
“The perfect guy has arrived.”
A faint smile appeared on Caliburn’s lips when he heard about Baek Woo-jin.
A person with high purity mana ability who went alone was the best prey.
Plus, since they had dealt with two demons, there was a high possibility that they were letting down their guard.
“Where is he?”
“So Songchon-dong. Ugh…”
Heo Jae-jin suddenly began drooling and shaking.
“Tsk, is it broken?”
Caliburn clicked his tongue as he looked at Heo Jae-jin.
The purpose of demonization is not brainwashing, but to inject vitality and mana into the seeds of the demon spirit water.
That is why, after a week, a person with a magic flower engraved on it will have problems and become unusable.
“Full the purpose you were born for.”
A large seed in the shape of a rugby ball appeared in Caliban’s hand.
This seed is the seed of the magic spirit water he created.
“…yes.”
Heo Jae-jin walked languidly and grabbed the seed.
The seed flashed red, and Heo Jae-jin’s whole body trembled and foam formed at the mouth.
“Off!”
Heo Jae-jin’s body shriveled, and his life force and mana were sucked into the seeds of the magical water.
“Bwak!”
Heo Jae-jin died, desiccated like a mummy.
The seeds of the Spiritual Beast flashed white and blue, not befitting its name.
“Almost done.”
Caliburn looked at the large spirit tree seed with proud eyes.
Since I had been collecting it step by step before coming here, the magic water is not far from completion.
“Let’s go see who will become our new fertilizer.”
**
Baek Woo-jin was walking back to the association, kicking a pebble as if he was annoyed.
-It doesn’t appear. It seems your prediction was wrong.
‘Then you’re ruined.’
-Sometimes even monkeys fall from trees. It’s time for you to be wrong at least once.
‘That’s true, but I wish it weren’t now.’
Baek Woo-jin frowned.
If this goes wrong, it won’t end with you not getting compensation. There will be enormous damage.
‘Do we need to track down people with demonic powers even now?’
As Baek Woo-jin sighed, a violent shaking occurred in the Circon Holy Spirit Bracelet on his left arm.
Although it couldn’t be seen because of the black armor, it was also glowing.
Whoops.
At the same time, Baek Woo-jin could feel the tingling magic energy behind his back that made the fur stand on end.
-This is…
‘It’s here!’
Baek Woo-jin hid his blooming smile and glanced at his thighs before turning around.
