Chapter 868
Chapter 868
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Translator: uly
Chapter: 868
Chapter Title: God's Atlantis
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"Let's move."
I said.
"Wouldn't it be better if we all stuck together here?"
Joo Seo-hyun said, fiddling with the hilt of her sword. Her intentions were obvious. Let's all combine our strength and kill the Prophet's Lion.
"You're mistaken. Our enemy isn't the Prophet's Lion."
"...The Prophet's Lion isn't the enemy? Then who is?"
Joo Seo-hyun asked back, as if she couldn't comprehend.
"Zone 6,999. Don't forget we have to follow the rules. And right now, I'm the Legion Master."
I opened the back door of the chapel and stepped out. My destination was the dormitories. Rather than running from the false Prophet's Lion, Domenico, my goal was to find items helpful for survival.
It has to be something obvious like this. Among those items, there must be something that can kill Domenico or at least hurt him.
Perhaps because we were moving so boldly, I could feel some people chasing after us.
"Hyung Yu-jin. What should we do about the people following us?"
Yoo In-ha asked me. The glances shooting back weren't friendly. I understood. In this urgent situation, it was natural to be on edge with strangers tailing us.
"Ignore them. No time to deal with them."
I looked at the dormitory building. It was much larger than the chapel. I remembered that when I saw the church from outside, it hadn't seemed this big. The space must have expanded when the zone assault began.
I clicked my tongue and entered the dormitory, starting to search room by room.
"Sub-Master. Aren't we being too obvious? Shouldn't we move while hiding...?"
Ji Young-bin voiced his opinion, wary of the followers. Before I could respond, Yoo In-ha answered first.
"The opponent is the Prophet's Lion. His true name is probably Fursion, the 20th of the 72 demons. High chance he has prophecy abilities, so hiding won't help. Hyung Yu-jin must be thinking the same and moving openly."
"...Yoo In-ha. You're right."
I said grudgingly. Honestly, I hadn't thought that deeply. I hadn't even noticed Domenico's true name. I just didn't like hiding.
"Is that so? I was the fool."
I kicked the bed in the room with my foot. There was an item.
I tossed the rope to Rilsne.
"Mr. Yu-jin?"
"A dangerous moment will come. You use it."
After that, I found a few more special items.
And so on.
Most were specialized for blocking or hindering Domenico. In simple terms, items for fugitives. I distributed them to the group.
"Sung Yu-jin. Why are you giving all the items to us?"
Joo Seo-hyun said, clearly displeased.
"I'm the strongest here. I can escape without them. Use them in emergencies."
Everyone, including Joo Seo-hyun, looked at me with renewed respect. They seemed a bit moved by my words. I had just stated the truth, so I didn't understand why.
"Kuaaaaaagh!"
"Khehehehehel."
Screams and laughter echoed from not far away. The group's faces hardened. The same for those tailing us. They even held their breaths.
"How many is this now?"
"The 11th. Almost one every three minutes."
Ji Young-bin answered.
"The others must be escaping better than expected."
I furrowed my brow and exited the dormitory. I'd gathered plenty of minor items, but nothing that could kill Domenico like I wanted.
Everyone's faces stiffened as they read the alert window. I stopped running and urged them.
"Avoid combat as much as possible. Use the items without hesitation. And if you find an item that lets you leave the zone, use it immediately. No shouting—move quietly."
"Yes, Sub-Master. See you alive later."
Just before the 30 seconds were up, I used an item on Lee Min-jeong.
???
Due to the fourth curse, I was randomly teleported to the church warehouse. I immediately headed toward Lee Min-jeong. I could instinctively sense her location.
Good thing she's not too far.
The reason I was so concerned about Lee Min-jeong was that she was the most unstable in the group. If left alone, she'd be the first to die.
Confessional, huh.
Unlike the chapel, it was a small enclosed room. She was hiding there.
"Min-jeong! It's me!"
I opened the door to the confessional. A shortsword flashed toward my throat. Without panic, I tilted my head aside.
"Y-Yu-jin oppa?! Sorry, sorry, sorry!"
Lee Min-jeong trembled. Tears poured like a waterfall as she apologized repeatedly, bowing her head while watching my reaction.
"It's fine. I know you didn't mean it. You did well, actually."
It was my fault for opening the confessional door so rashly. I meant to pull her out but ended up entering instead.
Lee Min-jeong was huddled on the chair, sniffling.
"This place is pretty cozy."
"Uwaaaaaagh!"
A scream came from outside. Fortunately, it wasn't one of our group. I felt awkwardly embarrassed and glanced at Lee Min-jeong. She had buried her head in her knees, shaking, gripping her shortsword tightly with both hands.
I gently stroked her back. Her condition gradually improved.
"Yu-jin oppa... Myung-jin oppa... I think he doesn't trust me."
Lee Min-jeong confided her worries. It was worth the favoritism I'd shown her. Kang Myung-jin had been absent for quite a while too.
And now was the important part. A side character would defend Kang Myung-jin, but I had no intention of doing so.
"Myung-jin doesn't trust anyone. Not me, not Joo Seo-hyun, not even you, Min-jeong."
"...No. Oppa Myung-jin trusts you, Yu-jin oppa."
"He does entrust me with tasks often. I get it. Others might misunderstand. But he gives me work because I'm the Sub-Master."
I couldn't outright badmouth Kang Myung-jin. He still held a deep place in Lee Min-jeong's heart. First, I needed her empathy and trust.
"Min-jeong. Have you seen Myung-jin spending personal time with anyone else? Not the individual training help."
"...No. Oppa Myung-jin only works. Even when I ask him to hang out, he says he's busy and refuses... Sob."
Lee Min-jeong shed sad tears.
"Myung-jin basically doesn't trust people. There's only one he makes personal time for. No, not a person."
"Biya..."
The blue dragon Biya.
Kang Myung-jin had no choice but to care for her. Because as Biya grew stronger, Dragon Knight Kang Myung-jin would grow proportionally too.
Kang Myung-jin's top priority was naturally Biya.
"Right. Kang Myung-jin truly trusts only Biya."
"......"
Lee Min-jeong buried her head in her knees again.
"Min-jeong. I know you like Myung-jin."
"...How did you know?"
Lee Min-jeong lifted her head slightly, looking shocked. I was a bit dumbfounded. Everyone in the Legion knew Lee Min-jeong liked Kang Myung-jin. Only an idiot wouldn't. Kang Myung-jin probably knew too. And even if she confessed, he'd reject her. His goal was to conquer all of Atlantis and return to the original world.
"It shows."
"Yes. I like Oppa Myung-jin. No one but him for me. He's the meaning of my life."
"To Myung-jin, you're just a little sister."
"...I know. But... with time... if I try harder, Oppa Myung-jin might..."
Lee Min-jeong's face paled mid-sentence. She realized it lacked reality. I placed my hand on her shoulder.
"Want me to help?"
"...You, Yu-jin oppa?"
"Myung-jin will break at this rate. Everyone has limits, and he's no exception. We need to open his heart before it's too late. You're perfect for that role."
I spouted nonsense. Kang Myung-jin was extraordinary. Ordinary things wouldn't dent his resolve, let alone break it.
But Lee Min-jeong was blinded by love. She'd believe any words slightly favorable to Kang Myung-jin. Like now.
"...How? What should I do to help Oppa Myung-jin?"
"Simple. Open his heart and earn his sincerity. Min-jeong, do you want my help? I want you to save Myung-jin."
"I'd do anything for Oppa Myung-jin!"
"...That's the spirit. Myung-jin likes confident women."
"Confident woman...!"
"Straighten your back first. Sit properly."
"...Like this?"
"Cross your legs a bit. Make an arrogant expression. Like Joo Seo-hyun's usual face. Then Kang Myung-jin will see you differently."
Mentioning Kang Myung-jin made her follow easily. I subtly held her hand or corrected her expression under the guise of guidance. Lee Min-jeong didn't notice my ulterior motives and took it seriously.
Thud, boom! Thud!
Heavy footsteps echoed from outside. Fear rose on Lee Min-jeong's face as she acted confident. I wrapped my arm around her waist.
"Khehehehehel! You were here... Hup!"
I kicked the lion in pastor's robes, Domenico, and leaped outside. The startled Domenico chased after me. He was quite fast.
"Y-Yu-jin oppa! W-What do we do?!"
"Remember what I gave you earlier? Use that."
Lee Min-jeong pulled out the orb and used it. Domenico, pursuing us, suddenly stopped and plopped down. The orb's effect.
I headed to the chapel. There were a few places I hadn't searched properly, and the chapel was the most promising.
Looking around the chapel interior, my eyes caught the cross hanging on the front wall. I yanked it down. A sword was hidden inside. As I gripped the sword, Domenico burst in.
It was exactly what I needed. I set Lee Min-jeong down from my side and advanced toward Domenico.
"Khehehehehel. Even if you take that sword, you can't do anything."
"Playtime's over."
I activated Moment. My speed surged, and the sword pierced Domenico's heart precisely. By my standards, he was on the weak side. The zone's rules had protected him from instant death.