Chapter 34 - Lurking in the Darkness
Lurking in the Darkness
Translator : Elizabeth
Chapter 34. Lurking in the Darkness
I conducted this and that experiment holding the Moon card that day.
As a result, I had no choice but to admit I obtained a quite interesting talisman.
If putting weak energy, it stopped at stimulating inspiration or lightly interfering with dreams. But if increasing intensity, that effect reached phenomenon close to receiving spirit.
‘I quite like the former effect. Though I don't think I’ll have much use for the latter.’
Because there was a means producing similar effect yet much more efficient. Meaning the Star talisman engraved with my signature.
This wasn't that Star is superior to Moon or anything like that. Simply, my ability granted through Star as a medium was overwhelming.
The talisman I am sending to So-young right now, and the talisman delivered to Chairman Yoon Ji-cheol's grandson were exactly that.
‘Chairman Yoon Ji-cheol's grandson, unlike So-young, there is no need to send more probably.’
He possessed the foundation of ability himself. Therefore what he needed wasn't power but direction. So toy card for children degree was sufficient.
Ruminating on my ability like this, a question naturally arising.
‘…Just what is that existence.’
Whenever I think of that existence, a certain Arcana shimmers inside the energy mass of my inner side.
But the method to approach it was still vague.
‘Maybe it’s the opposite of Moon… possibly Sun.’
Since the shape of energy resembled the sun too.
‘…No, this is probably just a thought occurred because it’s a sphere.’
…Thinking carefully, it seemed logic was a bit weak to base on appearance.
Still considering the meaning Sun Arcana has, there was something fitting in its own way.
Since relationship between sun and baby drawn in card could also be interpreted as sponsor and sponsored.
“….”
However I shook my head soon.
‘No. Somehow rather than sponsor….’
Hesitating, came up with accurate expression.
‘Feels closer to natural disaster.’
Power neither asking will, nor permitting choice. Something just existing there and exerting influence only.
‘…Although it is impression felt from energy in my inner side, not that existence.’
Anyway that wasn't an area I can touch right now immediately.
Judging so, I folded my thoughts for a moment.
Next day, contact came from Chairman Yoon Ji-cheol immediately.
Conversation goes back and forth beyond screen no different from previous day.
—Thanks to you I know principle of Naerim-gut (receiving spirit ritual), but then what principle is Nureum-gut (suppressing spirit ritual)? I lost sleep wondering about that again.
“That is making realize how not to be conscious.”
—How not to be conscious you say…?
“For example, it is similar to us not seeing blood vessels passing in front of retina. Meaning-”
Chairman Yoon Ji-cheol looked already understood even without hearing those words to end.
—Right! Principle making brain judge unconsciousness accumulated as specific sense as not meaningful information!
He laughed shortly and nodded.
—Hearing it, truly simple story.
Topic started like sharing trivial conversation moved to main subject naturally soon.
—Then now I will tell the price of talisman.
He displayed one material on screen. Seeing location marked on map, familiar place name caught my eye.
And.
“…Kkoma Building (Small Building)?”
I asked back unknowingly.
Right next to Nowon-gu where Baeksa Village is, relatively quiet area of Dobong-gu. Commercial building not long since built. Although small, clearly an object where word building is attached.
Seeing my reaction Chairman Yoon Ji-cheol nodded then continued speaking calmly as if reporting.
—Outwardly looks okay. But flaw is quite clear.
He pointed at screen with finger.
—Floating population is too small. So demand is weak making store entry difficult. If vacancy occurs possibility of becoming long-term is high. Just looking at commercial operation it is not a good item for sale.
“…?”
I became confused. Said giving building but why listing explanation of flaws first.
At that time Chairman Yoon Ji-cheol continued words.
—Of course, there is solution.
“…Solution, is it?”
—Teacher Yu just tell industry type you want. Whether franchise, or individual store. I will take responsibility and achieve store entry.
“…?”
Could understand roughly what he wanted to say.
Meaning he will take care of all problems that will occur when operating that building.
But….
“Just why in such troublesome way…?”
Such words popped out automatically.
Because thought occurred isn't it much cheaper to just give money from selling that building as quick sale right now.
He showed faint smile for a moment then opened mouth.
—Hyunwon’s new office building is scheduled to be built in that area.
He turned screen again. This time it was different material.
“…Office building?”
—Integrated base to gather Hyunwon’s new businesses in one place. Population, commercial sphere, liquidity all will be solved naturally at that point.
He added nonchalantly.
—If seems inconvenient doesn't matter residing in other place. Just possessing real estate you will absolutely not see loss.
His eyes beyond screen curved softly.
—Soon Chief Secretary will arrive with contract. If you just sign, I will take care of all remaining annoying things.
Like that I became a building owner.
Kkoma Building received from Chairman Yoon Ji-cheol was much more to my liking than thought. First since it was officetel complex type structure residential space was ample, and above all small garden attached to top floor rooftop was impressive.
Among rooftop composed of 2 tiers, point that upper tier can be used only by me especially tickled somewhere in heart subtly. Felt like obtaining one secret base.
Still looking only at photos but heart pounded in expectation already.
To speak honestly felt undeserved as price for one talisman. But Chairman Yoon Ji-cheol expressed it as cost for enterprise called Hyunwon to enjoy my luck together.
Hearing those words I nodded.
‘If so can receive with ease. Since I can really enjoy luck together.’
Thus I started organizing schedule one by one making moving plan.
In that process there was one matter definitely worth mentioning. That was exactly report of Seo Hyo-ju that she successfully filmed scene that will become decisive trigger of false MeToo incident.
I opened mail arrived from her and checked attached video immediately. Video was vlog of girl named Shin-yul, idol belonging to Quarter Note.
‘Might be causing trouble to this person. Later, should give help separately.’
Eating alone at restaurant near broadcasting station listing this and that story, if ordinary ordinary video.
But looking closely, restroom entrance was captured together in one corner of screen. In front of it appearance of one man and one woman having brief conversation was seen.
I fixed gaze on that part naturally.
After short conversation ended, two people entered restroom matching respective gender. And when male came out first… Seo Hyo-ju who was filming video approached and spoke as if just discovered him.
—Excuse me, by any chance aren't you Composer TigerLead-nim?
Conversation wasn't long. Seo Hyo-ju just introduced herself and handed business card. As planned in advance.
TigerLead didn't stay long and left seat.
Even after that vlog continued as if nothing happened. A moment later one corner of screen, woman who entered restroom while ago revealed appearance.
Just.
Just with ordinary appearance.
Because that appearance was too ordinary, I tried divining looking at her in video with mind just in case.
Then what came out was.
[SEVEN OF SWORDS]
7 of Swords.
Conscious of opponent’s gaze, and could peek at psychology wanting to drag situation advantageously to herself.
Symbol of one hiding, measuring, stealing.
‘Mindset truly understandable.’
False MeToo criminal, Seo Yoon-chae.
She was aspiring composer. That too fan of TigerLead.
Hit by wall of reality and folding dream, what she chose was act of destroying existence that was idol.
Didn't feel thought wanting to understand particularly. Nor reason to.
Anyway this problem didn't need to mind greatly anymore.
Situation already started. I just had to watch Seo Hyo-ju intervening at moment flow becomes most urgent.
Time other than that was continuation of light daily life.
Chattering on phone with So-young.
Finishing Professor Lee Hyun-woo's matter and receiving balance payment.
And turned on broadcast at 8 PM as usual.
—7,826 viewers
【I, have something to say】
【TarotYujin】
Just in time today there was important notice matter.
“Everyone.”
I called viewers with low voice gathering focus.
- ?
- Yeah?
- Why Yujin-ah say quickly since I’m dying of frustration.
- What is room title.
“I am moving in a few days.”
- Oh?
- Congrats congrats congrats congrats congrats.
- Kya~~~ Successful woman.
- (〃´ω`〃) Good for you~
【‘I Am Invincible 2’ sent 1,000 KB!】
- Then bring in one more furniture lol.
[‘SlaughtererOfSampleCornerYujin’ has donated 1,000 won!]
- Yujin-ah I will contribute even gum price lol.
【‘Gigimyomyo’ sent 10 KB!】
- Phew~ Only now feel a little relieved.
[‘GoodGood’ has donated 1,000 won!]
- Thought well lol.
.
.
.
Words of congratulation pouring in.
Even comparing with any broadcasts looked into for analysis usually, reaction was exceptionally soft.
Like this no wonder will fills up in Strength card every time doing broadcast.
I smiled with eyes feeling good and opened mouth.
“So I’m saying, seems difficult to turn on broadcast on moving day.”
- ?
- Ah.
- Can't be helped…
- Ahㅠㅠ.
- Please can't you come for even one hour Yujin-ah.
Then chat window fluctuating wildly sad reactions piled up and piled up again.
Watching that appearance I covered cam with two hands.
And slowly.
- Uh?
- Uh uh uh????
- ???????
- Big thing coming on the gyam (game/cam) shibah (f*ck).
Lifted slowly.
- Wa kya pya wa kya pya wa kya pya.
- Wa f*ck dog huge.
- Σ(O_O；)
Cam’s lens crossing shoulder going up against hair like night sky flowed over and deep ridge, soon.
Illuminated my face.
- Oh.
- Ah.
- Wa.
Chat window slowed down as if slow mode applied. Even though I clearly didn't apply any manipulation.
“Everyone.”
Slightly raised eyes exuded mysterious atmosphere. Half narrowed gaze looked alluring yet cold.
“Why no one answers?”
Plump lips rising slightly smile staying at corner of mouth looked purely enjoyable and soft at same time. Pale skin was cold and beautiful like moonlight.
“Because you guys behave nicely. I also got thought to give gift.”
Even lightly tilted head was elegant.
- Ah.
- Wa.
- Think breath stopping.
- Too beautiful.
Chats rising sparsely. But still slow.
【‘Private Donor’ sent 50 KB!】
- Thank you for good broadcast today too!
【‘Private Donor’ sent 300 KB!】
- Watching broadcast too fun please don't quit broadcast (Bang-jeop) and do consistently would appreciate.
【‘Clione’ sent 10 KB!】
- Watching well please go to end without quitting broadcast.
And donations asking not to quit broadcast recklessly arrived wildly.
“Puhuhu.”
I laughed like silly girl then shook head.
And.
“Why do I quit broadcast. Anyway. Identity of gift to give to kind you guys. That is exactly!”
- Your face heu-eung.
- Chat really f*cking not rising shudder.
- My heart weird.
- Moving is hundred million times better than Rollbook photo real.
- Face!
“Before moving will do 24 hour no termination broadcast one more time!”
Like that I revealed trump card gift but….
- ?
- ??
- What nonsense.
- Wasn't cam gift?
- No;; 24 hour no termination of course good but Yujin-ah think you are thinking something wrong right now;;;
- Ah right good idea but for now will think later.
Somewhat withered reaction returned.
【‘I Am Invincible 2’ sent 1,000 KB!】
- Oi Miss Yu! Don't say nonsense and hold cam properly!
[‘SlaughtererOfSampleCornerYujin’ has donated 1,000 won!]
- Don't need all that now.
- Real lol.
- What 24 hour no termination bang (broadcast).
- Can't we just look at face doing nothing else?
- If stay still looks like photo so please change face angle little by little.
- ｡･+( ´O pO｀)+･｡ Eu-eh-eu-eh-eh.
Eventually that day’s broadcast ended without shaking off chaotic energy until end.
Still….
Mood wasn't bad.
Since eventually all those reactions came out because liking me.
No, to speak honestly.
Mood was quite good.
So even though it became household waste discharge day returning once a week, could step out of house humming tune without getting nervous at all.
Now seemed could overcome things like trauma sufficiently as if really nothing.
Felt such feeling.
But.
…But.
[THE DEVIL]
Moment coming out holding trash bag, Devil Arcana emerged in head.
Wasn't common meaning like contract or desire for opposite sex.
Tightening me.
Holding.
Not letting go until end.
Image harboring blatant malice.
“….”
I stopped humming I was doing until just now. Pretending not noticed anything yet, pretending stopped humming just because outside. Like that holding trash bag started going down daldongne stairs slowly.
And glanced around under hood of long padding pressed deep.
Seemed somewhere in that darkness….
Things like beasts targeting me were lurking holding breath.