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31The second word overturns the game board (Episode 136)

As a result of Kangseol's investigation, the association's community function had a convenient aspect, but also an inconvenient aspect.. 

It was much easier to create and receive information within similar hubs, but if the distances between the hubs were very large, i.e. on the order of regions, then one step had to be taken.. 

In the past, just as there were people on Earth who delivered news like dispatchers or messengers, there were people on Pandea who relayed information between bases.. 

An adventurer who receives a small fee and delivers information when moving between bases. Or even adventurers who just repeat information because they don't want to get caught up in a dangerous adventure.. 

In addition, people belonging to the association spread information from each base to other bases.. 

To overcome this inefficiency, a method of transmitting information using Maseok was once considered, and the Maseok connection network is still being expanded.. 

Perhaps some fairly advanced regions have such networks, but unfortunately Nevenia is far from one.. 

That was the reason why Novira's information was received relatively late from Audenin.. 

Still, it was not the case that there was no means of transmitting information between bases.. 

The most important things right now were letters sent between friends, and other than that, I knew that urgent information could be read at any of the associations throughout Nevenia by paying an additional fee.. 

Kang Seol checked the letter Han So-mi had recently sent instead of the old letter written some time ago.. 

[A letter from my friend ‘All college students die’] 

[Created date: 10 days ago] 

[Title: Seol-i Oppa, is that person in the labyrinth of penance your oppa??] 

Oppa, didn’t you block me by any chance? Even if there is no contact, there is so much... . But are you in Audenin now? There seems to be quite a fuss going on in Audenin, but the person listed here as Private has a lot in common with my brother.…. 

Right? You're my brother, right? lol 

Somehow, there's no way my brother would intentionally ruin the contact between his in-laws and his sister. 

Anyway, it's really amazing! There's been a lot of noise talking about breaking through the labyrinth up to this point. If I had been quieter, I might have boasted that I know you and your brother. That's a bit much.? 

‘siblings?’ 

I swear I don't remember a relationship like that being formed.. 

- Was the place where we exchanged friends at that time under the peach tree?? 

- I don't think that was it… 

- It seems like they are one-sided siblings.. 

Anyway, Kang Seol laughed at Han So-mi's boldness and read the next article.. 

I am doing well in Kongori. Did you know that Kongori and Nobira have become very close these days? It looks like the coalition is expanding its influence toward Nobira. Well, it has nothing to do with me. The quality of the adventure in Novira has also improved considerably.. 

Who was that… Ah, Mira Yu! It seems like the ruins hunting group organized by Mira Yu has grown a bit. I also occasionally get offers for positions there, so I'm going to think about it. And did you know that the new auction house was built? They're building it bigger than before.! 

‘Hmm….’ 

As she likes to talk, she shared various information.. 

‘I think it’s more useful than I thought.….’ 

I was not talking about Han So-mi's use, but rather the function of the community..  

I definitely got some detailed information from an acquaintance who remained in the area, so I was able to find out how the area was going generally without having to go out of my way.. 

Mr. Moon Ho had already gone somewhere far away. I've been trying to contact you over and over again, but they say they're still looking for their daughter.. 

actually… no. good thoughts, good thoughts!  

And if Gae Gyeong-taek sends two letters, he replies with one. Doesn't it look like trash? Oppa, please say something, really! If you say it, I think I'll listen to you because I'm begging you.! 

It was like watching two immature younger brothers fight, and a weak laugh escaped Kangseol.. 

It's been a long time since I felt this way. 

He also took care of his younger siblings like this at daycare. Snowfall felt comfortable enough to bring back those old memories.. 

‘…is it?’ 

Ever since Kang Seol visited the Labyrinth of Penance, he felt as if he had been on edge.. 

Always feeling tired and wary of my surroundings. 

While hanging out with Toki, I realized that I had no intention of focusing on or finding meaning in other values ​​other than succeeding in ascending to heaven.. 

Such fierceness accelerated growth, but in reality it led to mental exhaustion. He may have felt drier in his heart than in the lonely desert of the labyrinth.. 

In the meantime, when I saw Han So-mi's letter, I couldn't help but laugh without any doubt.. 

It was difficult to train your body to become stronger than steel. Therefore, it was natural to get cuts and injuries.. 

This is the same with the mind. Even if you have a strong mind, it does not mean that the mind will not be damaged or destroyed.. 

needed a break. 

‘…I need to contact you often..’ 

The stability that comes from a relationship eased the burden on my mind a little.. 

The road to ascension is a arduous one. 

I had to slow down the reins a little to keep my heart from breaking down.. 

Oh, and Gyeongtaek said he had something to ask his brother recently... Are you planning to go to Ilia?? 

I heard that Gyeongtaek recently moved his base to Ilia. If you are nearby, I think you can meet me sometime. Or at least send me a letter, Gyeongtaek was waiting for your reply too.. 

Anyway, I'm glad you came back safely. Take care of yourself and go on an adventure! Oh, and please make sure to reply this time~ By all means.~ 

‘…Gyeongtaek is waiting for my call.?’ 

After giving a short reply to Han So-mi's letter, Kang Seol looked at Kyung-taek's letter.. 

[A letter from my friend ‘I’m the only cat’] 

[Created date: 10 days ago] 

[Title: Bro, you’re back, right??] 

“Hmm….” 

There was no particular content in Gyeongtaek's letter.. 

I knew that it was Kang Seol who entered the labyrinth, and I heard that he came back safely. I hope I can see him once if I ever come to Ilia.. 

About this much. 

‘that's interesting….’ 

As they predicted, the snowfall was planned to head to Ilia.. 

Chameli said the last time the Black Knight was spotted was near Ilia, and they plan to resume the search from there.. 

‘It would be okay to see it if you get a chance..’ 

4I was building a wall from the world for months, so I missed people.. 

After leaving a reply to Gyeong-taek Gyeong-taek, Kang Seol left the association.. 

* * * 

People moving in perfect order. 

They were wearing similar outfits and cleaning up the area around Snowfall's dorm.. 

“How did you trim the grass like this? Kiyoung should have straightened her hair like hers.!” 

“Sister, that's enough….” 

“Have you changed all the bed sheets? The curtains are?” 

“Yes, I grinded it all..” 

The woman was busy acting like a control tower controlling the surrounding situation.. 

“What about meals? Did you do it?” 

“I tend to skip breakfast.….” 

“Did you leave it there? How hungry must you be with that slender body?!” 

“Then shall we prepare some brunch? But you usually cook it yourself... Please share ours sometimes too..” 

“Did you let him cook it himself? somehow….” 

“It tastes better when you cook it yourself... If I had that level of cooking skill, I think I would cook it myself..” 

“…Is it that much? Do you have any experience in the restaurant industry??” 

It was Son Ju-yeon who was directing the people here. Son Joo-yeon went on an adventure 15 days ago and was away for a total of 5 days.. 

“Anyway, everyone relaxed while I was away... You don't know how important this time is.?” 

“Mr. Juyeon, he probably won’t like you doing this..” 

“Who will throw up at my words... uh? Mr. Changsik?” 

Park Chang-sik was laughing while watching Son Joo-yeon making a fuss.. 

He must have recovered a lot now, and his complexion has improved noticeably.. 

When Joo-yeon Son came back, she was drunk and grabbed him by the collar, but now she was scratching her cheek and looking at the people around her as if she had never done that before.. 

“Everyone get some rest. I ate lunch and went for a walk..” 

“Hmmm….” 

When she said this, everyone quickly scattered like ants struck by water.. 

“You're not being too strict.?” 

“So what should I do? Now is the perfect opportunity..” 

“I think the snowman will stay with us?” 

“to be honest?” 

“Yeah, honestly.” 

“no.” 

“But why are you so enthusiastic??” 

“It's just that, even if we don't stay by his side, it's better if we remain friendly, right? In fact, it's all thanks to the snowman that you survived in the labyrinth of penance..” 

Park Chang-sik smiled faintly at Son Joo-yeon’s words.. 

“It's greed, it's reward?” 

“both.” 

“Just do one thing.” 

“after… I'll do it in return, then. I don't want any more, that's enough?” 

“Good.” 

“Still, I need to establish a network of contacts.….” 

“We added each other as friends.” 

“what? I didn't force it.?” 

“…uh.” 

“Good thing, I guess I can contact you this way..” 

The Audenin alliance, which had never ceased fighting, actually became stronger after Park Chang-sik returned from the labyrinth. This was because they experienced the sadness of losing members of the alliance who were important within the alliance during the attack, and realized to some extent what was really important for the alliance to be maintained.. 

While Son Ju-yeon and Park Chang-sik were talking, a member of the union approached them.. 

“I… The ascetic is now asking for the location of Audenin's vocational training center.….” 

Son Joo-yeon reflexively turned around and shouted.. 

“Catch up! We will mark you closely and guide you to the training center.!” 

* * * 

“Here you go, ascetic..” 

“Ah yes.” 

- Are you a celebrity lol? 

- This is something that requires an escort.? 

- In reality, you are bodyguarding a bodyguard. 

- Seeing Son Joo-yeon step out like that, I guess I made a snowman Joe, Joe, Joe.… 

- The intention is to manipulate you.! 

- That's exactly what I said! 

Audenin's training center was the largest base Snowfall had ever visited, and the location was also open.. 

Snowfall approached the man in the robe.. 

“So, the rules of conduct in times like this are… hmm? Oh, is there something you want??” 

the man was teaching someone. 

The students who were excited about learning were children who looked like middle school students.. 

[This is a place to study black magic. The instructor residing here will ask you about your business. what would you do?]

1. [Required: Ability Points] I want to learn a new ability.

2. [Required: Ability Points] I want to strengthen my existing abilities.

3. What are you teaching now??

4. [Required: State of enlightenment] I would like to work as an educator here.

5. [Required: State of Enlightenment] Why not compete against each other’s skills??

……

“Strengthen your abilities and gain new abilities.” 

“Ah, but the ability room here is a little open.….” 

“It's open... what are you saying?” 

Typically, training centers allowed trainees to face ability trees in a dark room.. 

The room of ability that the instructor was talking about was just such a room.. 

But, is it open?. 

“Over there... Let's see.” 

Snowfall turned her eyes and saw a large space made like a cathedral structure.. 

Above the low podium, there was a huge wall in front of it.. 

“no way?” 

“Yes, the practitioner's ability tree will appear there..” 

“So….” 

“The founder designed it that way, saying that those who deal with dark power should be proud.….” 

“Are you saying that all my abilities will be exposed??” 

“That's not it. I don't know if you know, but just as each person's fingerprints, body odor, blood quality, and skeleton are different, each person's ability tree is also different if you look closely. The instructor may be able to observe the initial seedlings, but judging by the trainee's current energy, we probably won't be able to look into them either. However, its shape, color, and vitality may be exposed..” 

“hmm….” 

“If you don't like it, you should look for somewhere else.….” 

Kangseol scratched his chin and pondered for a moment.. 

‘Since I have accumulated so many ability points, it would be cleanest to rob them here..’ 

He shook his head and said. 

“it's okay. I will check it here.” 

“Yes, this way. Trainees, please take a break..” 

The alliance members who guided Kang Seol to the training center, as well as the other warlocks who are using Audenin's noisy training center.. 

There were more than a hundred people talking in the hall.. 

There was only one room of power in this large place. No, it wasn't even a room since it was an open space.. 

“Well then, I'll just leave. If you need help, you can call another instructor..” 

“yes.” 

After the instructor disappeared, Kangseol sat a little away from the wall.. 

Huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu… 

Visions of the ability tree began to emerge.. 

“Let’s see who uses the ability tree… uh?” 

“There's something about that….” 

Snowfall's tiny saplings began to grow luxuriantly.. 

Wood clatter… 

“It's that big?” 

“Rather, that one! That's red! What is that?” 

In an instant, hundreds of people's eyes were focused on the tree.. 

The reason their eyes were focused was firstly on the size of the tree, and secondly on the red color spreading across several branches as if they were contaminating them.. 

Kiyi… 

A red snake wrapped around a few branches and contaminated the entire tree. Completely red. 

There was silence in the training camp.. 

It felt very strange to hear only the breathing sounds of hundreds of people.. 

‘The color is almost the same as when it bloomed..’ 

The blood of the primordial seeped into the tree of abilities.. 

‘But except for a few, these are completely new abilities.?’ 

Since Finn's job was different, his derived abilities seemed to be different accordingly.. 

Kang Seol first chose the skills he needed to pay attention to first.. 

Some of the black branches have become darker.. 

[Strengthens shadow summoning.] 

[The special ability of the advance guard is activated..] 

[Uses 7 ability points.] 

[Now, when you successfully summon a shadow, the summoned beast's succession is carried out more smoothly than before..] 

[You can now summon 4 shadow minions at the same time. However, there are cases where simultaneous summons are not possible..]  

[Shadow summoning has reached a certain level. All your pets' abilities will be transmitted by 10%..] 

‘A space was created for the next summoned beast, and, well,?’ 

Kangseol, who was checking out his new ability, rolled up the corner of his mouth and placed his hand there.. 

His hand stopped at the red branch.. 

Grumbling… 

Unlike before, the ability was revealed along with a creepy sound effect.. 

[Cunning Blood Snake] 

- Acquire additional ability points as a reward for adventure. 

Blood-soaked description window. 

‘this… It's the same effect as the title of rich person.?’ 

There was no need to think for long as the fraudulence of the title of rich man had already been proven.. 

[Awakening the cunning blood snake.] 

[Uses 2 ability points.] 

[Adventures now reward you with additional ability points.] 

Snowfall checked the new abilities she could learn one by one and chose the next ability.. 

As expected, it was an ability born from the blood-red branch.. 

[Continuation: Enlightening flesh and blood.] 

[Uses 2 ability points.] 

[Summoning of blood-linked pets can no longer be interrupted.] 

This means that it becomes immune to the ability to block the summon itself, which is the summoner's blind spot.. 

‘The blood of the beginning is definitely enormous..’ 

This was the reason why Finn suddenly became stronger.. 

A tree stained with the blood of the beginning, the abilities born from that tree were too effective compared to the ability points consumed.. 

‘The remaining ability points are 5. You don't need to use them all, but if you still have a good ability,….’ 

At that moment, the snowfall stopped.. 

‘…uh?’ 

There was a red branch and a black branch, half a mixture of two colors that did not belong to either group..