Chapter 70

It was like some kind of silk made from spider webs that had wrapped around me, suspending me in mid-air, but as it stretched, I finally touched the ground.

“You were the source of chaos that empowered the gods.”

The Male spoke.

Looking around, there were still plenty of people in those stifling outfits—black garments that concealed their bodies and white cloths covering their faces.

The wizards of this world.

I want to eat light and gain technology too.

But moving here like that probably isn’t a good idea.

Since the first world and culture are different, I have this feeling that if I don’t do something, I’ll be stuck just like before.

A contract needs someone to guarantee it.

To avoid being scammed, you need the power to destroy the other party if they break the contract. That’s the bare minimum condition.

Without that, it’s not really a real contract.

Just someone deceiving another person.

A contract based solely on one side’s goodwill?

That’s not a contract at all.

It means it can disappear whenever someone changes their mind, right?

Right?

So, we need the bare minimum condition where breaking the contract results in greater loss.

“Is the person who accepted me strong?”

So, let’s start with the benefits.

Of course, I won’t say “blessing” out loud. From now on, I’ll only state facts, claiming someone else called it a blessing.

Even if later it’s discovered that warmth was stolen, I can confidently say I only told the truth.

The Male slightly furrowed his brow at my words.

He’s sizing me up. This question could be interpreted as whether he likes the person I’ve empowered, or it might sound like I knew nothing during the sealing period.

I tossed out the words without much context.

Choose.

Whichever way you choose, as long as it aligns with what I expected, it’s fine. That way, I can control you as I wish.

“Was it you who gave the Martial Art Move to the god?”

Martial Art Move?

Hold on, I don’t know what it is, but let’s assume it’s a method for manipulating Qi. I infused the memory of Eunjai manipulating Qi into three people.

This can be interpreted as giving them a way to manipulate Qi, right?

If I answer yes here…

No, no, that would be lying. If they ask for verses like these people do, I wouldn’t be able to provide them.

There’s no way I can twist it into something complicated like that.

“No. He used it to pull me around.”

Yeah… Ugh, got it. When the gray man shouted “hay,” I’ll use known expressions.

Through the Energy Center, he pulled me around.

“Hmm. So, was there a verse about drawing power from chaos? The Martial Art Move was a martial art usable only by those blessed by you.”

Laughter escapes me. The Male perceived what I gave as a blessing. Though I guided it that way, he finally calls it a blessing. Blessings have a gift-like vibe.

It seems more like a benefit than a loss.

Hehe.

Very good.

Listening to him, it sounds like there are records left by Eunjai?

Reviewing Eunjai’s life again, there’s something written in his later years.

Not easy to understand—it’s twisted like an ancient manual. I thought it didn’t make sense back then, so I skipped over it.

Encryption is tough.

Simple sentences can be understood by anyone who gains the memories, but anything requiring extra steps…

That’s my weakness. Take note.

So, what is the Male thinking?

“There is someone you will bless.”

Ah-ha!

So that’s how it is. Then, if I’m the Harvesting System here, I should explain again what I can gain!

“Alright. Bring them in. Whether they’ve lost limbs or suffer from severe illness, they’ll heal.”

While doing that, I also acquire abilities suitable for granting wishes—but that’s still a secret.

Of course, this is a sellable element, but I don’t fully understand its principles yet. Especially Tisah’s regeneration ability—I don’t get that either.

I don’t sell things I don’t understand.

“Did the wound heal?”

“Eunjai healed.”

Apparently, you didn’t know everything after all. Back then, while escaping from people trying to capture him, he was stabbed all over.

His energy center was also damaged, but once he became part of the Harvesting System, he healed.

So, are you just telling me to bestow blessings because you see me getting stronger?

Who exactly are you giving this to?

Doesn’t seem like he has kids.

“Follow me.”

The Male said that and released Qi from his body. Something’s floating around.

Don’t know what it is, but behind me, people are groaning or collapsing. Is this what they call killing intent?

Why are you staring?

“Not coming?”

Eh?

For a moment, confusion flickered across the Male’s face. Judging from the situation, he was trying to intimidate me to take control, but it didn’t work, huh?

People’s Qi strength varies, but it’s all about perception.

The Male seemed to understand something and continued walking forward.

I follow him.

Though almost naked, am I okay? There’s a piece of cloth like a bandage left, but given how tall I am for my age, doesn’t this seem a bit risqué?

If the Male finds it okay, it must be fine. Or maybe he doesn’t consider me human? The girl Choseol was never treated as human.

Judging the situation, I followed the Male.

Passing through a long wooden corridor and opening the door, the stone walls suddenly changed—they looked untouched by human hands.

Thought it was a building, but it’s a cave.

Huh? Based on the perspectives of those three, we went in the opposite direction.

Back then, we went deeper inside the building. And there was this incredibly tall and grand Eastern-style building, but it’s a cave?

Maybe this place is a maze-like building? For escape purposes?

At least the floor is well-polished, and two men holding lanterns appeared beside the Male as soon as he came out, making walking easy.

After walking a bit, water flows in the middle of the cave. We followed the water for quite a distance. As we walked further, the stream widened until the path ended. But there was a small dock with a boat waiting.

The Male pointed to the boat and boarded.

It’s rocking so much, making me feel sick.

Judging by how closely he observes me, is he checking what I can do?

Here, what should I do?

I thought for a moment.

Should I maintain the image of an overwhelmingly powerful monster, or should I show a more human side?

For instance, pretending to be hungry.

People who understand such displays tend to let their guard down easily. In the first world, I hunted prey that way.

But here, doing that might prevent me from getting what I want. Society here is too focused on brute force.

Let’s hold back here.

I need control. Confirming who the Male is bringing here won’t hurt.

The boatman moved the boat. But we didn’t travel far. Once we exited the cave by boat, we saw pillars of rock rising like columns.

And around those rock mountains, there were extremely grand buildings.

Buildings sit atop these rock mountains like tree trunks, connected by pathways.

Considering the water below, this is a fortress. A fortress hard for humans to invade.

The boat stopped at a location with buildings above.

Following the Male off the boat, the boat returned to its original position. Surprisingly, there was an elevator.

Riding it, it ascended surprisingly fast—not powered by manpower but machinery. Hearing the sounds of devices moving everywhere confirms it’s mechanical.

My understanding of this world’s technological level just skyrocketed.

The word “mechanical contraptions” flashes brightly in my memory.

The elevator reached the upper level. But the surroundings are enclosed. What’s he planning to do here? Looking around, the Male approached a wall and extended his hand.

With a click, something locked into place, and the wall opened in a non-linear shape, revealing a passage.

Amazing.

Impressed, I followed the Male through the building. It’s surprisingly complex—intentionally twisted directions that would easily confuse unfamiliar people.

We arrived at a room.

Entering the room, a muscular man wielding a sword and sweating was seen.

Seeing the Male, he immediately put down his sword and rushed forward.

“Master Jeongha!”

Then he bowed. Since he addressed the Male as Jeongha, that must be his name, right? Heard stories about several generations of Males, so Jeongha is probably a title passed down. Meaning, he has another name.

And I realized that now.

“Jeonyang, stand up. I’ve brought someone who can make you stronger.”

Placing a hand on his shoulder, the Male responded in a softer tone than before.

Hmm?

Indeed.

Are they in love?

The faded gray man shudders at the level of detail, but isn’t it a good scene when people love each other?

Same gender?

Does that matter? Love with fatal flaws often twists, and people die in the process.

Meaning warmth easily fades.

That’s enough for me.

Deliberately approaching them, I pointed at the man named Jeonyang.

“Will doing it on him work?”

Jeonyang is startled and looks at me. Carefully observing the Male removing his hand from his shoulder, he cautiously asks,

“Master Jeongha. Who exactly is this girl?”

“Jeonyang, this person will assist in completing the Martial Art Move. Contract with her.”

The Male speaks softly, mimicking a woman’s voice.

Confused, he doesn’t understand what the Male is saying.

So, I simplified it and mentioned the contract document.

“I will give myself to you. In return, when you finish everything, I’ll take everything you possess. How does that sound?”

Jeonyang turned to look at the Male. When the Male nodded, Jeonyang approached me. The Male’s discomfort at that moment was hilarious.

Anyway, he answered in front of me.

“I agree.”

As he spoke, his hair turned purple, and his outer skin cracked, revealing pure white skin underneath.

One harvesting system.

Complete.

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