Chapter 387
Chapter 387
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Translator: uly
Chapter: 387
Chapter Title: God's Atlantis
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Sector 2,671, the Labyrinth of Destiny, is a territory ruled by one of the Empire's Five Dukes, the Millennium Duke.
It is one of the Empire's wealthiest cities and is also known as the City of Divination. Over 30% of the residents here are fortune-tellers. However, true diviners make up less than 1% of them.
Beneath the city lies the Labyrinth of Destiny. The labyrinth itself is not a dangerous place.
The reason this city has prospered is due to its location and the Labyrinth of Destiny. For 300,000 pennies per person, one can enter the labyrinth. It is said that within the Labyrinth of Destiny, you can glimpse a fragment of your own fate.
'That's the rumor floating around. In reality, it's no different from a basic horoscope reading.'
This sector does not appear in the original story. However, it does exist in the setting.
As I approached the city entrance, soldiers in full armor blocked my path.
"Excuse me. Could you please state your identity?"
"I'm an Inspector."
"Pardon?!"
"Look. This is the appointment letter given to me by Duke Valderth himself."
I showed the soldiers my Inspector's appointment letter. After glancing over it, the soldiers gulped nervously. Even though this was the Millennium Duke's territory, they couldn't outright ignore an inspector appointed by another duke.
"U-Understood. May I ask what brings you here, Inspector Sung Yu-jin?"
"I'm here on personal business. Are you displeased by my arrival?"
"Not at all. We welcome you, Inspector Sung Yu-jin."
"I don't plan to meddle deeply... There shouldn't be any issues, right?"
"None at all. We always follow the rules!"
The soldier replied in a voice full of discipline.
"Then carry on."
"I-Inspector."
"What is it?"
"If you're planning to meet the nobles on the city council, I would like to guide you."
This sector isn't ruled by a single individual. Instead, multiple nobles form a city council to manage the city.
In cases like this, getting entangled wrongly can become extremely troublesome. It's like having one territory but multiple lords. The power struggles among the city council nobles must be fierce.
"Don't you think you're being too presumptuous for a mere soldier?"
"Would it be acceptable if I weren't just a mere soldier?"
I stared straight at him and asked.
"...Who are you?"
"My apologies for the late introduction. I am Lomreng Pisang, second son of the Pisang family."
"Why is a noble doing a soldier's job?"
"Because I'm the second son."
His words carried many implications. He could have lost a power struggle with the eldest son and been demoted to soldier, or he might have voluntarily given up power.
I pondered for a moment, then nodded.
"Very well. I'll let you guide me this once."
"Thank you."
He said something to the other soldiers and approached me. The others showed no signs of discontent. Of course, Lomreng was a noble despite his appearance.
"Is there anything you desire, Inspector?"
"I've come to the City of Divination, so I should get a fortune reading first. I don't know how helpful it will be, though."
He scratched his head awkwardly at my words.
"As it's called the City of Divination, there are all sorts of methods: cards, magic, draws, physiognomy, dancers... Even making monsters fight and divining from the results."
One thing Lomreng said caught my interest.
"Dancers?"
"Dancers divine through their dances. It's popular, but... to be honest, the reliability isn't high. I recommend card readings. Most people rate magic highly, but it's often flashy on the surface with little substance."
"A dancer it is."
"...Pardon? Dancers have low reliability for divination..."
"I said a dancer."
"......"
Lomreng shut his mouth. Then, as if realizing something, he nodded with a knowing expression.
"I know a few outstanding dancers in the city. They're beautiful and popular. However... it costs quite a bit."
"Ha... Do I look like I don't have money?"
"N-No, not at all!"
Lomreng quickly denied it. But his shaking eyes suggested he thought I was broke. It wasn't unreasonable. My outfit was just practical clothes with a single coat.
"I'll show you my wealth."
I reached into my coat pocket.
Clink clink!
"H-Huh?!"
Lomreng's mouth gaped open in shock. My hands were filled with gold and jewels. From finger-sized gems to gleaming golden necklaces. It was dazzling.
"Such immense wealth. Impressive, Inspector."
This was the result of collecting bribes from nobles and merchants in villages and cities along the way. Those who didn't bribe me faced thorough inspections and ended up sobbing as they handed them over.
"I have more in my sub-space too. So don't worry about money—guide me to the best dancer."
"You even have a sub-space... My judgment was way off. I'll take you to the best one, Inspector!"
Lomreng's eyes sparkled excessively. I could guess what he was thinking but pretended not to know. If he guided me satisfactorily, I planned to give him a suitable reward.
'If he leads me to an orc-like dancer... I'll use all my authority to kill him on the spot.'
Sensing my killing intent, Lomreng flinched.
"Gasp! Is something wrong?!"
"Just remembered something unpleasant... It's nothing for you to worry about. Lead the way."
"Yes! This way, Inspector!"
I followed him. True to its name as the City of Divination, there were many tourists. Some had come to glimpse their fate in the 'Labyrinth of Destiny'.
Lomreng led me to a building in a corner of the city. At the entrance stood a burly man armed with an axe and armor, exuding pressure. Weaker than me, but not someone to dismiss lightly.
"Welcome. Entry fee is 100,000 pennies. For two, that's 200,000."
The burly man spoke in an unexpectedly gentle tone.
"I'm not here for a reading—it's the Inspector. I'll wait outside."
"The Inspector?!"
"Quiet. I'm not here for work today, just for a reading. Here's 100,000 pennies."
100,000 pennies—about 1 million won in value. I handed it over and entered the building.
"Inspector, if you cause a disturbance inside..."
"Disturbance?"
I glared at the burly man. He broke into a cold sweat and bowed his head.
"...That was a slip of the tongue. Please forgive me."
Even if he were stronger than me, he would bow. The Inspector title made even nobles tremble.
'To be precise, the Inspector's power comes from the authority behind them.'
And behind me was Elena Valderth, one of the Empire's top powerholders.
Step step.
Whether intentional or not, the interior was dimly lit, with only candles on the walls providing soft light. It was atmospherically mysterious.
At the end of the corridor was an ornate door.
Creeeak.
I opened it and went inside.
As I tried to walk further, iron bars blocked my path.
'Iron bars to prevent touching the dancer.'
A dark orange light poured from the ceiling, illuminating the room. Strange symbols on the walls and floor, burning incense sticks, and inexplicable decorations everywhere.
But what drew my eyes was the woman at the center.
She had bright golden blonde hair, neatly parted to reveal a beautiful forehead that looked sexy. Her eyes were amber, with her nose and mouth covered by cloth.
'From her eye shape and facial lines, she's clearly a stunning beauty.'
Her body was covered only at vital areas. Everything else was exposed. White thighs peeked between the fabric covering her ample breasts and a silk skirt.
"What brings you here? What are you curious about?"
"I'm wondering if I can have sex with you today."
"...Pardon? You must be mistaken—this isn't a brothel. I'm a dancer, a diviner who reads fortunes through dance. I'll do one reading, but if you act rudely after, I'll call for help."
The dancer warned me as if accustomed to such things. She hadn't been informed of my status.
Clink clink!
I pulled out gold and jewels from my pocket.
Her eyes widened. Greed flickered in them.
"I'm wondering if I can have sex with you today."
"...I'll read your fortune."
The dancer began to dance.
It was a dance without music.
But it was captivating enough. Her movements were seductive. I couldn't tear my eyes from her gestures, and her precarious leg movements made me tense.
Sweat beaded on her body, raising the room's heat.
"Hold on."
"Yes?"
She frowned. She clearly didn't like being interrupted mid-dance.
"You look hot."
"No, it's not... hot."
She trailed off. I'd slipped my hand full of gold coins through the bars.
Clatter!
Gold coins spilled onto the floor.
The dancer stared at them and swallowed hard.
"...You're right. It's hot today."
She shed her fluttering skirt and resumed dancing. I kept tossing gold coins through the bars. As they piled up, she drew closer, shedding more clothes. Her dance had become a striptease.
When she removed her top, her firm breasts bounced free. Pink nipples on white mounds hardened with arousal.
I continued feeding gold, and soon she was within arm's reach, slipping off her panties. Trimmed golden pubic hair and a pretty pink pussy were revealed before me.
As I reached my left hand toward her pussy, she danced it onto my palm. I fondled her soft folds and asked,
"What's the fortune say?"
"Ahh... It will come true as you desire. Could you tell me where you're staying?"
"No need."
I stood, dropped my pants, and approached the bars.
My erect cock protruded through the gap, wrapped with a gold necklace.
"...I've never seen anyone with fortune like yours."
"My luck is insanely good."
She reached out, removed the necklace from my cock, draped it around her neck, spread her pussy with her fingers, and inserted my cock.
"Haaahk!"
I sucked on her breasts bulging against the bars while caressing her waist.
Squelch squelch.
Sticky wet sounds and moans echoed in the quiet space.
The dancer moved her hips as if dancing, then switched positions, turning her back and presenting herself to me.
"For the divination, the client's will is important. But if you don't like it, you can leave it to me."
"No way. It's my fortune—I'll participate actively."
I thrust both hands through the bars and grabbed her alluring hips. Firm ass and toned abs pressed into my fingers.
Her white ass pressed against the bars as if about to burst, her prominent pink pussy gaping wide, dripping fluids and tempting me.
I plunged my cock deep into her pussy.
"Haaaaang! Your thing... reaches all the way inside! This... this is my first time... Aaang!"
"Not many women take my cock this easily... You have an exceptional pussy."
"Haaaaang! Do I... please you?"
"You do."
"Ahng...! I'm ready to be yours!"
"No, you're about 10% short of being my fuckhole."
"No way...! Ang!"
After savoring the dancer's pussy for about 40 minutes, I moved on to seek another.