Episode 171:
Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do.
A new religion was rapidly emerging in a place far from Seoul, the capital of the new Korea.
New Cheollian.
A group that is training numerous believers with an interpretation of the scriptures that is different from existing Christianity.
On the outside, it looked no different from an ordinary church, but in reality, it was not even a heresy, but a pseudo-church.
Those who believe in me will go to heaven.
Is it because the world is too peaceful?
People are starting to fall for these ridiculous propaganda slogans.
* * *
A man was holding two women in a palace-like house.
The man is Min Dae-hee, the leader of the Saechullian cult.
He was called the son of God by believers.
Although he was in his 60s and had a protruding belly that had not belied the passage of time, the woman next to him had the face of someone in her early 30s.
“Puhuhuh.”
Min Dae-hee opened his mouth with a sinister smile.
The woman next to him picked grapes and put them in his mouth.
Tsk. Tsk.
He chewed a grape with a frivolous sound.
A blush appeared on the woman’s face at that sight.
‘There is no separate heaven.’
Daehee Min thought that and stretched out her legs.
Another woman began massaging her legs with her smooth hands.
“That’s right. That’s right. Well done.”
Min Dae-hee raised his eyebrows at the pleasure he felt from his fat legs.
Wouldn’t it be like this if there were a king in modern times?
‘Hehe. I never thought a dream-like day like this would come for me too.’
Min Dae-hee recalled the past times.
He was an ordinary pastor.
The awakened skill is C-grade ‘Speech.’
It was a common skill possessed by numerous instructors and evangelists.
My life as a pastor was about to exceed 20 years.
He awakened a new skill.
Grade A skill ‘Eager Whisper’.
Originally, he should have reported it to the Awakened Management Bureau, but Min Dae-hee cleverly hid the fact.
This is because an incredible idea that could change your life came to mind.
First, I left the church I was working for and founded the New Cheollian Church.
It was completely different from existing sects.
He created his own doctrine of idolizing the human being Min Dae-hee, not Jesus.
Although the process of manifesting the skill was difficult, the number of believers who were fooled by sweet words increased and the group quickly expanded.
Believers who project Jesus onto themselves.
‘The human Min Dae-hee is the son of God.’
‘Those who are with the Son of God will go to heaven when they die.’
Even if you think about it, this logic makes no sense.
But to those who felt empty in their hearts, none of that mattered.
For teenagers, the emptiness of friendships.
For those in their 20s, the emptiness of job hunting.
For those in their 30s, the emptiness of work life.
For those in their 40s, the emptiness of family life.
For those in their 50s, the emptiness of their past lives.
People in their 60s or older, when their economic activities were poor, were not accepted as believers.
Min Dae-hee’s clever strategy worked well.
Before we knew it, the New Cheollian Church had become a large religion with a membership of 5 million.
He became the king of 5 million believers and a being no better than a god.
“Hehehe.”
Min Dae-hee, who was smiling darkly, was about to put his hand on the woman’s buttocks.
“It looks good.”
“Huh…!!”
“Aaaah!!”
“Master…!!”
Two believers fell backwards at the sudden sound of the voice.
The same was true for Min Dae-hee.
“Church leader…!! “We need to call security…!!”
The woman shouted and spoke, but Min Dae-hee’s expression did not look good.
Guarding the man in front of you.
Even if a swarm of police, soldiers, and players came rushing in, it was of no use to this man.
Min Dae-hee forced a smile.
“Sir, I asked you to contact me in advance when I visit next time… Haha… You guys have nothing to worry about. He is ‘with’ us.”
At Min Dae-hee’s words, the two women turned their bleary eyes toward the man.
man.
The moment when a shadow and two women make eye contact.
dump. dump.
The women lost their minds and fell down helplessly.
“Didn’t you ask? “It looks good.”
“Please save me…”
At the shadow’s words, Min Dae-hee fell flat on the floor.
A little while ago, he was showing off in front of his followers.
This is because the shadow is not a being that one can belittle.
“There is no need for introduction. “What happened to what I ordered?”
“If you say that’s what I ordered…”
“If you ask me one more time, I’ll cut your pig’s head off.”
The shadow spoke in an eerie voice and poured a glass of wine.
Only then did Min Dae-hee see the clothes the shadow was wearing.
There was unidentifiable blood all over the body.
“Hee hee hee…!!”
Memories of that day appeared in my mind.
The nightmare of that day when he easily killed the five A-rank awakened people he had hired and forced them to take the awakened oath.
“I did it. “It was definitely executed.”
“result?”
“The believers showed symptoms of group infection after taking the medicine given by the shadow.”
“and?”
“I gave orders… not to stop at hospitals… but to travel around the country and the world. In the name of the city god….”
Shadow, who had heard that far, emptied his glass.
Min Dae-hee, the leader of the Saechullian cult.
He was nothing more than an insignificant being compared to the power he possessed.
but.
‘These ordinary guys have more demon-like tendencies.’
Thanks to this, his plan seemed to be proceeding without a hitch.
“It’s God’s name… that’s a really nice thing to hear.”
Shadow smiled rarely.
“Huh, but what is that…”
Min Dae-hee asked, looking closely.
When I actually met the shadow’s eerie eyes, I lowered my head.
“Oh no. From now on, I will just do what Shadow tells me to do.”
“It’s disgusting, but I like it. Move as secretly as you do now.”
“Oh, I understand.”
Min Dae-hee, who once again hit his head on the floor, swore to obey.
An S-rank mine for which the New Korea Players Association offered a large bounty.
I don’t know what kind of medicine he gave me.
‘What do you care about other people’s lives?’
I knew that in order to continue living like I did now, I had to go beyond the eyes of the shadows.
Unlike my previous life.
A future that Taehyun did not know was unfolding.
* * *
The SS-level license award ceremony that created numerous issues.
After that, the attack on the unexplored dungeon ended under the leadership of the United States and New Korea.
There were quite a few people who had accumulated public achievements as members of the attack force.
Is it because the level of players is increasing day by day?
The World Players’ Association quickly received recommendations for new candidates.
Numerous players confidently submitted their names to the SS-level license test.
The first exam tests public values and theories.
The second test, which tested magic control and skill specificity, was conducted independently.
And the final third test is in Italy, where the World Players’ Association is located.
It took place in an artificial coliseum.
* * *
“Player Kim Tae-hyun. welcome.”
As Taehyun crossed the warp gate, an employee of the association greeted him politely.
“Have the others arrived?”
“yes. Come this way.”
The employee immediately guided me to the supervisor’s office.
Inside were Cody Cruz and Thomas Neuer, who arrived first.
“I was wondering when you would come.”
Thomas Neuer greeted me politely.
“It’s been a while.”
Taehyun held his hand and smiled.
“….”
Cody Cruz, who also made eye contact, nodded slightly.
All three of them were selected as exam proctors.
For the sake of fairness, this was the result of selecting the three people with the highest public value among SS-level players.
“Ego. Well, we have gathered three of the busiest people in the world. “I will explain the test method right away.”
A World Players Association employee spoke.
The previous award ceremony was hosted by Italy with the intervention of the Pope.
From the second test onwards, the World Players’ Association took the lead again.
The content of the test had to change accordingly.
“All of the players you will be responsible for have already passed two tests. “There is no better skill.”
“Hmm… I heard there was a connection involved?”
Thomas Neuer boldly asked.
“haha. Is that possible? We simply excluded those who were not recommended by the president of each country’s association. We conducted our own tests and reduced the number to 150, but even this was not easy because the candidates were so talented.”
“150 people. “It looks like there are a lot of talented people.”
Taehyun asked vaguely.
I remembered that in my previous life, there were less than 50 people.
“The power of the Awakened is gradually becoming stronger.”
“Is that so.”
Of course, Taehyun didn’t say that out loud.
“so. “What should we do?”
Cody Cruz, who was still, asked.
“ah. Each of the three players will be in charge of 50 players. First, measure the horsepower of the three people and then take half of that figure…”
The officer’s explanation was simple.
Engage active SS grade players and candidates one-on-one.
And fifty professional measurers watching from beyond the barrier.
They will check the candidates’ practical skills and give them a final score.
‘Desktop administrative style of work.’
Taehyun stuck his tongue out at the pathetic test method.
I was wondering how many people would be able to properly deal with SS-rank monsters if they were selected this way.
At that time, Cody Cruz opened his mouth.
“There’s no need to go through the trouble, right?”
‘Hoo…’
Taehyun and Thomas Neuer looked at Cody Cruz with interesting expressions.
“yes? “What is that…?”
The employee, who had not yet assessed the situation, looked puzzled.
Cody Cruz sighed and continued.
“These are the people who will eventually explore the deep end anyway. If you are a person who will be issued an SS level license. “Of course you are prepared to do that.”
“…?”
Taehyun added an explanation to the employee who still seemed not to understand.
“Let’s say all 50 of them attack at once.”
“I agree.”
Thomas Neuer nodded.
“But…”
“Don’t worry. “I will take the test properly.”
“I’m contacting the higher-ups right now…”
The man put his hand to the earring.
The three people had already decided on an answer among themselves.
“What would you like to do in order?”
Thomas Neuer asked.
“I will be in charge of Group A.”
Taehyun appointed himself the first supervisor.
* * *
An artificial colosseum boasted by the World Players Association.
There, 50 candidates designated as Group A were waiting for a supervisor.
There are already quite a few people who have passed the first and second rounds and have become familiar with them.
Most of them were just spending their time flirting.
“hey. “How long do you think you’ll get through here?”
“At most, there will be about 5 people.”
“I heard that the third round involves directly dealing with active SS-rank players?”
“Hehe. Thomas Neuer on Cody Cruz. And Taehyun Kim. “There is no one better.”
“I hope Kim Tae-hyun gets caught. “It has always been unsightly for Asian monkeys to show off.”
“hey. Hames. “How are you going to take responsibility if such remarks reach Kim Tae-hyun’s ears?”
“Kkkkkkkk… Then, like a man, you can get your license and get it.”
Colombian S-rank player James.
He smiled wickedly and bluffed.
at that time.
[Group A. The supervisor will enter.]
A notification sound rang out from the large speaker.
A man came in from far away.
It was Taehyun.
“and. “You’re really Kim Tae-hyun, right?”
“Kikik. Hames. “Take responsibility for what you said earlier?”
“Hehe. Of course.”
Taehyun arrived at the Colosseum Square in an instant.
I could see 50 scattered players flinching.
“This is Kim Tae-hyun, Group A supervisor. I will briefly explain the third test. 1 minute from now. If you can still stand after this, you will obtain an SS-level license.”
The square was engulfed in chaos due to Taehyeon’s unilateral notification.
“what?”
“Standing…?”
“Hey… explain it properly…”
“Now. “59 seconds left.”
There are bound to be people in a group who are particularly quick-witted.
The first to move was Hames.
Tiring.
[Skill Meteor (S) has been activated. Specify the target.]
The moment when you think a magic circle is drawn in the square.
Hehehe.
A huge magical force began to fall from the sky.
“die!!”
“Damn, you want everyone to die!!”
“That crazy guy!!”
James of Colombia.
Starting with him, numerous skills were unleashed.
and.
Tiring.
[Skill Apocalypse (S) has been activated. The target is not specified.]
To the Colosseum.
Darkness fell.
