Chapter 125

Thanks to Ruska’s words, I roughly got some information about how I met her in the first round and how I used her to move forward.

“… I feel bad for Ruska, but I’ve heard enough about this woman. There are still things I need to know.”

First, the most curious and important question.

“Do you happen to know what a Transcendent Being is?”

I thought she might know, since she practically worked with me on the plan during the first round.

“A Transcendent Being… Seeing you mention it, it seems you’ve learned a bit about the Calamity as well.”

“… So you do know what a Transcendent Being is, and what the Calamity is, Ruska.”

“I don’t know everything. But I do know a little.”

I was a bit disappointed that she didn’t know everything, but I was still grateful for what she did know.

“Foreigners like you probably receive help from the system, right?”

“Yes, that’s correct. As for the indigenous people…”

“Indigenous people don’t receive help from the system. Only foreigners do.”

I already knew that. Indigenous people don’t receive help from the system, so they can’t become strong in a short time like players.

Unlike players, indigenous people slowly grow stronger over years, or even decades, through harsh training and effort.

Of course, the speed of growth varies depending on individual talent.

“From what I know… or rather, what I’ve heard, players like you have their strength displayed in numbers. Attributes, I think they’re called?”

“That’s correct.”

“If one or more of those attributes surpasses 100, you can become a Transcendent Being. But attributes gained from equipment or traits only count up to 100.”

“… You need to surpass 100 in an attribute?”

Hearing that, I couldn’t help but think deeply. Because…

“Damn, is it even possible to surpass 100 in an attribute?”

Take Yoon Yeon’s attributes as an example. Her highest attribute is Agility at 95.

Of course, I checked her attributes a long time ago, so she might have grown since then.

But even so, 100 is a distant number.

“Come to think of it, wasn’t Yoon Yeon a candidate for becoming a Transcendent Being?”

If that’s the case, then Yoon Yeon has some potential. And the same probably goes for Seo Yoo-ju, who was chosen as a Returner.

“… But it won’t be easy. After all, in the first round, we failed to nurture a Transcendent Being.”

“… Ruska, do you have no chance of becoming a Transcendent Being?”

Given her unique traits, her attributes are higher than Seo Yoo-ju and Yoon Yeon. Considering her long life, it’s only natural.

After all, she was once the youngest war chief of the elves. From my perspective, I couldn’t help but have high expectations.

“I’ve heard that only those who receive the system’s power can become Transcendent Beings. In other words, only foreigners like you can become Transcendent Beings.”

“Damn it…”

So no matter how strong Ruska becomes, she can’t become a Transcendent Being.

“Alright… I understand. Then what exactly is the Calamity?”

“… The Devourer of Worlds. Also known as the World Eater.”

“… What?”

“Sorry, Master. That’s all I know. But I do know that this being will come to Eras someday, and if there are no Transcendent Beings, Eras will be destroyed by it…”

Suddenly, I felt incredibly anxious. I had thought the threat would be something like dungeons or monsters, but hearing that, I got a bad feeling.

‘This is messed up.’

If the threat had been something like an imaginary dragon or a dungeon, I would’ve accepted it.

‘But the name alone is freaking weird.’

The Calamity’s name is “Devourer of Worlds.” It just sounds ominous.

Suddenly, I wondered why we, or rather, the players called foreigners, were brought to Eras.

The voice that guided us in the tutorial never spoke again, so no one knows why we were brought here.

‘Maybe it’s to stop this Calamity…’

It’s just a guess, but I think it’s probably right. The fact that only those who receive the system’s power can become Transcendent Beings is solid evidence.

I don’t know why they didn’t give power to the indigenous people and instead brought people from Earth, though.

‘Damn it, so I have to stop this?’

Of course, Seo Yoo-ju will be the one to directly stop it, but ultimately, I, who know this fact, will have to help or guide Seo Yoo-ju to become a Transcendent Being.

As I was clutching my head, Ruska spoke to me in a worried voice.

“Master, I don’t think you need to worry too much right now. There’s still plenty of time, so you don’t have to…”

“……”

I appreciated her concern, but if we don’t stop the Devourer of Worlds, not just me, but everyone will die.

‘Seo Yoo-ju, Yoo Hyun, Yoo Rim, Yoon Yeon, everyone…’

It’s a situation where I can’t help but feel stressed.

‘Damn it… No. First, I should focus on what I can solve first.’

If worrying won’t solve the problem, then there’s no need to stress myself out over it.

As Ruska said, there’s still plenty of time. We have several years before the Devourer of Worlds arrives.

“… Alright, alright.”

“Are you okay, Master? Your complexion…”

“I’m fine. For now, yes. There’s still time.”

“… I’ll be by your side. I’ll help with anything. I even made a clan to help you. It’s a new clan, but…”

“… You made a clan?”

She nodded and continued.

“Yes, Master. It’s a shadow clan, but I thought it would be more helpful to you. It hasn’t been around for long, but I’ve already built up quite a bit of influence.”

‘What? Crazy… What have you been doing?’

“I made the clan to help you. Of course, the clan’s funds, military power, information, everything is yours.”

I was stunned by the sudden gift. Who could have expected to receive an entire clan as a gift?

“The clan…”



The master is technically me, but… since I’m the owner’s slave, what’s mine is ultimately the owner’s.

“…How strong is that clan, militarily speaking?”

Suddenly, an idea popped into my head. Something that could only be done because it’s this woman’s clan, not Eternity.

It was something Eternity couldn’t do due to the risks. But… it’s a trashy thought, but if something goes wrong in this woman’s clan, it’s that clan’s problem.

‘Since it’s a separate clan from Eternity.’

As Ruska said, as long as she’s the Clan Master on the surface, that’s enough.

If I can manipulate things from behind the scenes like a shadow ruler, it doesn’t matter if I do some risky stuff.

“Militarily, it’s not a problem because I’m here. It’s a bit awkward for me to say this, but… I’m pretty strong.”

‘Well, of course.’

It’s something you can tell just by looking at her status window.

“Then, I have a personal request. Could you do it for me?”

“Of course. If it’s what the owner wants, whatever it is.”

Honestly, I don’t know why Ruska is so loyal to me. But having another card to play is good for me.

“Let that clan operate as an Information Clan.”

“…An Information Clan?”

She seems puzzled by my words.

‘One of the best ways to utilize my unique traits.’

Originally, it was an idea I discarded because it was too risky. But with a powerhouse like her and a whole clan under my control, the story changes.

“I’ll provide you with the status windows of players active in Eras. Ruska, you can sell that information.”

“If we’re selling information…”

“Well, um… we take requests. Clients request information on certain players, and the clan provides that information for a fee.”

“…Ah, I see. It definitely seems possible, as you said.”

Normally, it’s something you couldn’t do because of retaliation. But with a clan that’s already established a significant presence in the shadows, it’s a different story.

“Of course, we’ll have to sell false information on some players or reject certain requests.”

“Like the owner and the people around the owner?”

“Exactly.”

If we sell information about me and my close associates, it’s game over.

Of course, if we don’t sell information about me and my associates, it might raise suspicions.

But that problem can be solved by selling small bits of information about unrelated players.

In reality, I check the status windows of most players while I’m active. I can even reopen status windows I’ve seen before.

‘This could be the best business ever.’

Of course, there’s a risk of attacks, whether out of curiosity or hostility, regarding who the Clan Master is and how we know player information.

‘We can just leave that to Ruska.’

Given her strength, and the fact that it’s not my clan, I can avoid responsibility.

“I’ll do as you said, owner. But… I have one request.”

“Ah, yes… go ahead.”

‘Does she want something?’

Well, she’s been so devoted to me, so it’s only fair.

“…Owner, why do you keep using formal speech with me?”

“…Huh?”

“In the first round, you used informal speech with me. I prefer it when the owner speaks informally to me.”

“Well… I don’t remember the first round, so…”

“Where is there an owner who uses formal speech with a slave? I’d prefer it if you spoke informally to me…”

“No, even if I don’t remember the first round, now we’re not in an owner-slave relationship. I’m not restraining you or anything…”

“Then I’d like you to restrain me. Will you speak informally then? I want to make a slave contract with you again.”

‘What the…’

I decided to just switch to informal speech since it seemed like it would get tiring otherwise, and if all she wanted was informal speech, it didn’t matter.

“…Alright. I’ll just use informal speech.”

She looked happy hearing my response.

‘What does formal and informal speech even matter?’

“Then I’ll head back to the clan… Oh, wait.”

I realized there was more to ask. The previous questions were important, but this is also good information to have.

“Ruska, what’s the identity of the Leader of the Execution Society?”

I definitely saw her killing the Leader of the Execution Society under my orders in the Library of Records. She must know the identity.

“Do you know about the Leader of the Execution Society and the other seven executives?”

“I do. But I need to correct something. The key members of the Execution Society are the Leader and six executives.”

“…What do you mean? Isn’t it the Leader and seven executives? Of course, Shin Joo-tae was captured.”

According to Shin Joo-tae’s information, there are seven executives excluding the Leader.

“Owner, the reason I said six executives is because one of the seven executives is the Leader.”

“…What?”

“There’s a rumor within the Execution Society that only two executives know the Leader’s face. One of those two executives is actually the Leader of the Execution Society.”

‘…That’s quite a twist.’

I didn’t think of that. I assumed there were seven executives and the Leader was separate.

‘It was a trick.’

If they spread that rumor within the Execution Society, the other members wouldn’t suspect that the Leader is among the executives.

Just as I was admiring the trick, Ruska continued.

“The Leader of the Execution Society is a player named Jeon Myung-cheon.”