I Alone Resurrect Chapter 186

I Alone Resurrect Chapter 186

Between Chance and Inevitability(2)

“Thank you all for gathering here despite the urgent request.”

About 50 ability users gathered at Shin Tae-gil’s request.

They were all guild leaders or executives from fairly well-known guilds in the metropolitan area.

“I think everyone must have many questions about the current situation.”

The ability users nodded at Shin Tae-gil’s words.

It was natural.

Suddenly being told that South Korea was in danger.

They came rushing because of Shin Tae-gil’s, or more precisely, the government’s request, but if it weren’t for that, they would have dismissed it as a joke.

“Currently, we are facing three problems.”

The ability users’ eyes lit up at the mention of three problems.

“First, the Union Leader of the Ability User Union, who was like a pillar of South Korea, Mr. Choi Dong-woo, has passed away.”

Passed away.

Meaning he had become deceased.

“A star has fallen.”

At the news of Choi Dong-woo’s death, people’s eyes widened in shock, and gasps could be heard from various places.

Choi Dong-woo was unanimously recognized as South Korea’s best ability user.

He was someone who excelled in both martial and literary arts, with impeccable character, a role model for all ability users.

The news of such a person’s death was shocking enough even for those who had never met him.

“Second, the enemy who caused Choi Dong-woo’s death is rapidly approaching South Korea where we live.”

Before the previous shock could fade, sighs erupted from all directions at the next news.

Shin Tae-gil continued speaking.

“Lastly… Third, all the ability users capable of stopping this enemy have entered the A-grade dungeon ‘Dakiran’s Maze’.”

“Are you saying we have to stop them?”

“Yes.”

The ability users’ eyes wavered at Shin Tae-gil’s words.

“You want us to stop an enemy that defeated Choi Dong-woo?”

“I heard he moved with 300 elite members of the Union this time…”

“If all the guilds gathered here move together, we might have a chance…”

“Nonsense! It’ll be a mass slaughter.”

The ability users raised their voices in an agitated state.

Although Shin Tae-gil had gathered mostly well-known guilds, they still couldn’t compare to Choi Dong-woo.

The difference between the top 0.01% elites and the top 10% was that significant, and they all knew this well.

“How much time do we have?”

At that moment, a woman raised her hand and asked.

The chattering ability users all fell silent.

“It’s Shin Seong-ah from the Badads Guild.”

“What? Wasn’t Badads supposed to be in the A-grade dungeon?”

“Seems like only Kang Hyeon went to the dungeon.”

Whispers could be heard around, but this wasn’t the time to care about such things.

“We don’t know.”

Shin Tae-gil shook his head.

“Are you saying we don’t know where the enemy is or when they’ll attack?”

“Yes…. The only information we currently have is that they’re moving south from the north.”

The ability users all frowned and expressed frustration at Shin Tae-gil’s answer.

“Then how exactly are we supposed to stop them?”

“Should we back out now…?”

Just as everyone was showing skeptical reactions.

“It’s an emergency!”

Suddenly, the conference room door burst open.

“What’s happening?”

To Shin Tae-gil’s question, the panting subordinate shouted loudly.

“They… They’re attacking!”

“Damn! They came this fast!”

Even though they tried to prepare as quickly as possible, they were too late.

Shin Tae-gil asked with an urgent expression.

“Which city is currently under attack?”

“They’re moving quickly through Yeoncheon County towards Dongducheon!”

Yeoncheon County and Dongducheon were in northern Gyeonggi-do Province.

And the most famous guild in that area…

“The Gentleman Guild.”

The Gentleman Guild led by Lim Hyeon-seong.

All the core forces of the Gentleman Guild, including Guild Leader Lim Hyeon-seong, were in the A-grade dungeon.

“Reports say that the guilds operating there with military units are moving urgently, but they’re all being pushed back helplessly.”

“Damn it!”

Unable to contain his anger, Shin Tae-gil slammed the desk.

“We have to stop them.”

At that moment, Shin Seong-ah spoke again.

“Even if we don’t step up, the enemy will eventually come here, and by then it’ll be too late. Are you all planning to scatter and die separately?”

“…”

“We need to move right now. Every minute, every second is precious.”

Everyone came to their senses at Shin Seong-ah’s words.

“Huu… I apologize. Let’s move immediately. Will you all help?”

The ability users nodded at Shin Tae-gil’s question.

It was better to at least struggle than to hide pathetically and watch their homeland fall.

“Let’s all give it our desperate best.”

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Ippotranslation

***

Same time.

Inside the dungeon, about a day had passed since the main core attack team had left.

“…”

The attack team split in half.

Silence filled the normal core where only those who had given up on further attacks remained.

Although there were as many as 90 people left here, the space was as quiet as if everyone had died.

Only occasional sighs indicated that there were people here.

“Huu…”

The reason why the ability users who remained here were so dejected was clear.

It was because they had given up.

Those gathered here were ability users within the top 1%.

These were people who had walked an easy path while letting their talents bloom until now.

For them, giving up was a word that didn’t suit them, and they had always challenged and broken through walls that stood in their way.

But after experiencing the A-grade dungeon and seeing the truly strong ones there, that momentum was broken.

Ability users better than themselves.

Ability users who, despite being similar, refused to submit.

Ability users who, despite being inferior, refused to give up.

In any case, they couldn’t help but feel inferior to those who had left.

And it was this first-time emotion that was making things difficult for them.

‘It’s time for me to step up.’

Lim Hyeon-seong, who had been observing the situation, rose from his seat.

“Could I have everyone’s attention for a moment?”

All eyes gathered at Lim Hyeon-seong’s voice echoing through the cavity.

“I would like to make a proposal to all of you now.”

What followed from Lim Hyeon-seong’s mouth was shocking.

“How about we destroy the normal core right now?”

“What do you mean by that…?”

If that happens, an important escape route for those who left first would disappear.

They might be able to get out immediately through the portal that opens, but that possibility is slim.

In the first place, those who left for the main core were one of two types:

Either full of confidence, or not knowing the value of their lives.

In either case, it didn’t seem likely that they would turn tail and run just because their escape route disappeared.

Just a day after starting the attack.

“In my opinion, they will most likely fail the dungeon attack.”

“Then shouldn’t we not remove this normal core?”

“That’s exactly why we should remove it. So those who fail the attack will die.”

People’s faces twisted at Lim Hyeon-seong’s words.

“Why don’t we all be honest?”

Lim Hyeon-seong continued with a sigh.

“Didn’t you all feel it? The difference in the wall. This gap will probably widen even more after this attack. To a difference that can never be narrowed in our lifetime.”

“…”

“You and I will have to remain second-rate for life. That’s what I’m saying. The world doesn’t remember you unless you’re first-rate. You all know this well from your experience so far, don’t you? But if we destroy this core now… We might be able to eliminate all the first-rate people at once. Then naturally, we who were second-rate will become first-rate.”

Lim Hyeon-seong looked at the ability users with eyes gleaming with madness.

“I won’t force this on you. Just stay silent instead. Then I’ll take that as agreement to this matter, and I’ll trust that everyone will keep this secret.”

“If they succeed in the attack, how do you plan to handle the aftermath?”

Someone raised their hand and asked.

Lim Hyeon-seong smirked.

“If they fail the attack, all those who might spread word of this will be dead so there’s no problem, and if they succeed in the attack, wasn’t this normal core unnecessary in the first place?”

“Such forced logic…”

“If necessary, we can match our stories. There was suddenly a large-scale monster raid here. During the battle, someone’s mistake destroyed the core. Isn’t this enough of an excuse?”

That’s when it happened.

Someone who had been listening to the story couldn’t contain their anger, stood up abruptly, and burst out.

“How can you call yourself human!?”

“That’s why I said, didn’t I? If you oppose, say so now. If even one person objects, I won’t carry out this plan.”

At Lim Hyeonseong’s words, people rolled their eyes back and forth.

“Those who oppose, please raise your hands.”

Everyone looked around, but surprisingly only two people raised their hands.

Then the man who had stood up and gotten angry became flustered.

“Are you all in your right minds..!? Kuheck!”

At that moment, Lim Hyeon-seong, moving quickly, grabbed the man’s throat.

“Acting noble when you’re a loser just like us. How disgusting. I said we’d give you all the spotlight if you just quietly followed along, but you had to interfere like this…”

Before the man could take any action, Lim Hyeon-seong’s dagger was thrust into his throat.

“What happens inside the dungeon, no one knows once the dungeon collapses.”

The ability users’ eyes gathered on the two ability users who had raised their hands earlier.

“No! Save me! Please!”

“Kyaaaaaak!”

***

Ippotranslation

***

After destroying the normal core and coming out of the dungeon, Lim Hyeon-seong smiled refreshingly.

“Nice air.”

As expected, the attack team that left first did not come out through the portal.

Even though the emergency escape route disappeared, it seemed they intended to continue with the attack.

“Hmph. Arrogant bastards.”

Sneering at such people, Lim Hyeon-seong looked at the ability users.

“I trust everyone will keep this secret well.”

People quietly nodded their heads.

“You all know what happens if you break it, right?”

Death awaits those who reveal the secret.

“Then let’s all return to our daily lives. We’ll have to work hard to maintain our first-rate position. Hahaha!”

After everyone left, Lim Hyeon-seong, who remained with the Gentleman Guild members, wore an evil smile.

‘Things went better than expected.’

Lim Hyeon-seong mobilized all his skills and abilities for this incident.

Inciting people.

Simply exposing the ugliness deep in their hearts wasn’t enough.

All of this was possible because of the skills and abilities he had built up until now.

And the finishing touch to all of this was this item.

Name: Covenant of Death and Soul

Grade: A+ (Growth type)

Durability: 100/100

Description: A ring created by the Emperor of the Bysus Empire to keep secrets. A demon object that grows by devouring the souls of its users.

Ability: Increases Magic Power by 21 stats, Soul Oath

*Soul Oath: Takes the soul as payment if the oath made to this ring is broken.

The ring Lim Hyeon-seong received after passing tutorial stage 4.

This ring was nothing less than the primary contributor to Lim Hyeon-seong’s current position.

-Just let your blood flow onto the ring and speak the content of the oath directly. Then magic power will move, don’t resist it.

The usage method was simple.

Letting blood flow onto the red jewel embedded in the center of the ring and making an oath.

This way, the ring holds part of the user’s magic power and soul, forming the covenant.

Lim Hyeon-seong had always been doing trashy things like this until now, and could prevent secrets from leaking out.

Everyone becomes an accomplice.

And occasionally when someone reveals the secret, the ring devours their soul and becomes stronger.

‘I’d rather have lots of loose-lipped guys come out.’

Since they would die before revealing the secret anyway, Lim Hyeon-seong hoped they would talk enthusiastically.

“Let’s head back now.”

“Yes.”

As Lim Hyeon-seong and the Gentleman Guild were returning to the guild house.

When they got a bit away from the A-grade dungeon, smartphones started working again.

Lim Hyeon-seong immediately called the guild executive.

“Hey. It’s me.”

-You’re out already?

“An unexpected accident occurred. I’m on my way back to the guild now.”

-Understood.

“Yeah. Has anything happened in the meantime?”

-Nothing particularly. However…

“However?”

As the executive seemed to drag out his words, Lim Hyeon-seong frowned.

-We just got news that some crazy guy is causing trouble in the guild territory, so I sent some guild members.

“In our guild’s area?”

-Yes. It’s just two people… It’s not something you need to worry about, Guild Master.

“Haah…”

Lim Hyeon-seong let out a deep sigh.

‘Now even every Tom, Dick, and Harry is disrespecting me.’

The northern Gyeonggi-do region was firmly held by the Gentleman Guild.

Most small guilds were being cautious, and large guilds didn’t come that way in the first place to avoid friction.

-Since it’s just two guys, it’ll be handled quickly.

“Where?”

-Pardon?

“I’m asking where those bastards appeared!”

Hearing Lim Hyeon-seong’s sudden outburst, the executive’s flustered voice came through the phone.

-Near Soyosan.

“I’ll handle it personally, so leave it be.”

-There’s no need for the Guild Master to step in for something like this…

“Don’t make me say it twice.”

-I’m sorry…

Lim Hyeon-seong hung up the phone.

“Whoever they are, they’d better not think about leaving quietly.”

It was a perfect opportunity to release all the disrespect and humiliation he had received in the dungeon.

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