Otherworld Constellation Gallery Chapter 34

Otherworld Constellation Gallery 

Chapter 34

BANG!

The hammer feels different from a sword from the moment of impact. Each time I bring the hammer down on the exoskeleton, a heavy vibration travels up my hand.

BANG BANG BANG!

The reverberation grows louder, and the once-solid carapace begins to split slightly. The creature that hadn’t budged despite countless stabs and cuts from Manyō’s Tomb is finally beginning to crack.

“That’s right. Crabs aren’t meant to be sliced; they’re meant to be smashed for the best taste.”

I no longer aimed for gaps in the carapace. 

I no longer searched for weak spots. 

I no longer relied on petty techniques.

I just crush it with solid force. 

Using all the muscles in my body, I lift the hammer high. It’s time for this ‘War Hammer’ made by Kang Ha-rin to fulfill its purpose.

The feeling of my entire body tensing. Like drawing a bowstring to its limit, I gathered strength from my whole body. 

And then….

“Give me my gold!”

CRACK!

A heavy impact sound. 

The floor shook for an instant. 

The impact I delivered onto the flat exoskeleton penetrated to the inside, creating a crack. Without hesitation, I strike again at the widening crack. 

CRACK! CRACK! 

The shells broke in sequence. 

From beneath the hard outer shell that fell off in chunks, the creature’s vulnerable flesh was exposed.

Still, I cannot stop. I must not stop.

“Give me the gold, you bastard!”

CRUNCH!

DING!

[Craftlae (Intermediate) Kill Reward: 150G]

I clenched my fist.

“Yes! I got it!”

And simultaneously, an important alert followed.

[Bet Successful!] 

[Multiplier: 2x] 

[Gold Acquired: 381,750G] 

[Remaining Gold: 381,900G]

As soon as I saw that alert, a huge smile broke out on my face.

“Holy shit, nice!” 

“Mister, you’re really amazing!” 

“Ju-han! Really daaaamn! So cool!”

I looked at my companions while catching my breath. For a moment, all fatigue seemed to disappear.

‘Is this the taste of victory?’

No, it’s the taste of gold. I opened my mouth toward them.

“No. You guys did a lot.”

They looked at me with puzzled faces.

“Tulip, who told me the weakness, and Ha-rin, who made the weapon that works against this bastard. I couldn’t have done it alone without you two.”

The two looked at each other and then smiled brightly at the same time. It was at that moment.

[‘The One Who Dances with Creation and Destruction’ has sponsored ‘100,000 gold’.]

Another large sponsorship came flying in. I was momentarily speechless. After staring blankly for a while, I looked up at the sky.

“Thank you.”

Beside me, Tulip and Kang Ha-rin tilted their heads.

“What are you thanking for?”

These kids are certainly kind and gentle, but if I tell them I received 100,000 gold, they might feel rushed. And unknowingly, jealousy might bloom.

I was like that too. When Tulip received sponsorships, I felt petty, envious, bitter, and wanted to ask for some too. So let’s just say something appropriate.

“I received a sponsorship.” 

“Ah… But did you have to thank them for that?” 

“Well, it’s not absolutely necessary.”

At the same time, the Constellation Gallery was noisy.

[Title: PingPo, you crazy girl! Just give me deity power too!] Please! Fuck! I’m totally ruined! Give me just 1 more chance to recover!

ㄴ Would they give it? 

ㄴ OP) But then why do they keep giving First Hunter 100,000 gold? 

ㄴ How do you know PingPo gave 100,000?

ㄴ OP) First Hunter, that bastard, was just surprised when he got five digits after saving a patient, never said thanks.

ㄴ OP) Then what else could it be? At least six digits. 

ㄴ OP) And who else could it be?

ㄴ Wow, PingPo is crazy. Why give that? 

ㄴ For real lol. Like it’s her incarnation or something lol

[Title: I don’t wanna hear deity beggars whining~] 

[Poster: PinkuPojjak] The sponsorship sent to First Hunter is a little gift~ to reward him for winning the bet.

ㄴ Gift? I like gifts too, give me one.

ㄴ I like different gifts too. 

ㄴ PingPo giving gifts? Keep dreaming. 

ㄴ PinkuPojjak) You’re all blocked.

[Title: Nobody believed in First Hunter huh? lol] GAAAAAAAHHHHH! Thanks for the meal~~~

ㄴ Nice lol lol lol this is it lol 

ㄴ For real, if you didn’t believe in First Hunter, you’d lose deity power lol .

ㄴ Those reverse-betting idiots are disgusting. 

ㄴ Lol non-believers lol How much deity did you lose? lol .

ㄴ Short betters, you’re going to get wiped out.

ㄴ Yeah right~ I won~ lol lol lol lol.

[Title: I’m screwed because of First Hunter.] This is just shit… Some idiots keep saying it was free… Saying it’s deity copying… Lost all my deity power, no recovery, bye…

ㄴ PinkuPojjak) Gambling should only be done within manageable limits~.

ㄴ OP) Stop your bullshit and get lost.

ㄴ PinkuPojjak) I was going to share some deity power because I felt sorry, but I changed my mind~.

ㄴ OP) I’m sorry, I’m sorry, please.

ㄴ PinkuPojjak) Just kidding~ You lost all your deity power because you’re like this~.

ㄴ OP) F*ck you!

I sighed. How predictable these guys are. At that moment, the man who had been sobbing for help earlier prostrated himself before me.

“Thank you! Thank you so much!”

…Well, this one is predictable too. Or is it? Should I consider it outside the prediction range that he didn’t run away and actually expressed gratitude?

“Ah, well.” 

I waved my hand dismissively at the man’s apology.

“Trying to help you, sir…”

I was about to say it wasn’t my intention but stopped. If I help this person, will the constellations sponsor me again? I was about to summon a potion but hesitated again.

‘No, Tulip would be better at this than me.’

Then I turned my head.

“Tulip, I think this person is a bit injured.” 

“Oh, I’m fine!”

The man hurriedly waved his hands.

“I can apply red medicine when I get back! I’m just grateful you saved me!” 

“Going back means dying?” 

“What?” 

“Ah, just joking.”

Tulip approached with a disgusted expression.

“If you make that face, this person will think you don’t want to heal him.” 

“It’s because of your lame jokes, mister.” 

“I know that. But this person…” 

“Ah, that’s how it seemed to me too.”

 “…”

Tulip smiled slyly with a ‘see?’ expression, then moved in front of the man.

“I’ll take care of you. It won’t take long.”

“Oh, really, I’m fine.”

The treatment was quick as always. But there was one difference from usual. After finishing the treatment, a soft light began to spread from Tulip’s fingertips.

Eventually, like a flower blooming, a warm energy spread around her. An atmosphere as if an invisible halo had descended. A formless change, as if the air was suddenly purified.

“…What’s that?”

I muttered without realizing it. Kang Ha-rin and the man were the same.

“Um, excuse me…”

The man carefully opened his mouth. After hesitating a bit, he calmly looked at each of us in turn.

“I’m not sure if I should ask this…”

After making eye contact once more, he carefully asked a question.

“Are you perhaps the Three Judges from the underworld?” 

“What?”

Tulip and Kang Ha-rin exclaimed simultaneously. Unlike those two, I put on a very solemn expression and slowly nodded.

“You could say that. I’m here to guide this soul to hell.” 

“What?!”

Tulip and Kang Ha-rin looked at me again at the same time.

“It’s a joke, just a joke.”

Then, glancing at Tulip, I asked quietly so only the kid could hear.

“By the way, did you get any sponsorship?” 

“No.”

Just as I was about to be disappointed by that answer.

“But… something else happened.” 

“Something else?” 

“Yes. I got a new active skill called Holy Light’s Touch.” 

“Active?”

Tulip nods.

“Since you’ve just been in combat, should I show you?” 

“No. That’s…” 

“I know without you saying. Mana will be consumed, so only use it when absolutely necessary, right?” 

“…Huh? Yeah.”

[Title: My incarnation moves toward the light] What a joyous day this is. My incarnation has already manifested the first skill of ‘The Path of Light.’ Like a seed that has grown in darkness for a long time and finally breaks through the ground. As the brilliant sun opens its eyes, as light embraces her, finally the first radiance has manifested from her fingertips.

Holy Light’s Touch. What a beautiful and sublime name. My beloved incarnation, you have proven that the path you have walked was never in vain. Continue forward with my blessing, my protection, and my love.

ㄴ This guy’s talking nonsense again lol lol lol.

ㄴ Damn, I need to raise my incarnation quickly too… Should I just give up on First Hunter? 

ㄴ For real, so jealous .

ㄴ Makes me sick as hell. Stop posting this bragging crap. 

ㄴ We all saw it already without you bragging, dammit. 

ㄴ Ahhh, is First Hunter not thinking of making more companions?

Reading this, I had a question in my mind. I didn’t realize at first, but thinking about it again, a completely new skill just popped up, right?

‘First with the plague and now this…’

In other words, incarnations don’t just go with the skills they initially received; they can gain new abilities when they accomplish something. If you think of it as a game, it makes sense. Like skill trees or leveling up concepts, meeting certain conditions grants stronger abilities.

‘…But this world doesn’t necessarily work exactly like a game.’

Things I thought were obvious often weren’t. So I can’t be certain about anything, but after seeing this case, I can be sure of one thing. Both Tulip and Ha-rin. They can definitely become stronger.

Meanwhile. Tulip and the man were arguing.

“We’ll escort you home.” 

“No, really! I’m fine! I’ve already received far more than I deserve!”

But this time Kang Ha-rin joined in.

“As you’ve seen, it’s dangerous. Let’s do that.” 

“She’s right. This area is so dangerous, what if you go alone?” 

“Then… if you don’t mind, I’d really appreciate it.”

The man finally surrendered. 

And, the place we arrived at wasn’t his home.