Chapter 139

“…There’s a problem.”

At Ha Yu-ri’s words, everyone in the meeting focused. Me included.

“…Can you tell us what kind of problem it is?”

“To be precise, it’s not a problem from our 2nd district.”

“Then…”

“It’s a problem from the 1st district, which the Myth Clan is leading.”

My heart sank at Ha Yu-ri’s words. After all, the 1st district was under Yoon Yeon’s responsibility.

‘Did something happen to Yoon Yeon?’

Suddenly, my heart started racing.

I asked with a trembling voice.

“What… what kind of problem is it?”

“…They encountered a Legend Grade monster in the 2nd district.”

I felt relieved at Ha Yu-ri’s words. It just sounded like they had encountered a Legend Grade monster.

‘If it’s a Legend Grade monster, could it be the White Devourer?’

But you should always listen to the end.

“If it was just encountering a Legend Grade monster, it wouldn’t be a big deal. Unfortunately, during the battle, the Myth Clan Master lost their sense of sight and is currently in critical condition.”

‘What?’

“Wait… what did you say?”

“It seems… unluckily, during the battle, they suddenly lost their sight due to the Swamp of Oblivion’s characteristics. So, while they managed to dodge the attack, they couldn’t avoid a fatal injury…”

“……”

Ha Yu-ri, noticing my reaction, carefully continued.

“…The Legend Grade monster has been defeated, but with the expedition leader in critical condition, we received an urgent message today.”

At Ha Yu-ri’s words, everyone was in an uproar.

After all, a problem in the 1st district expedition team would naturally make everyone panic.

“What should we do now? If the Myth Clan Master, a crucial force, is critically injured…”

“Shouldn’t we halt the expedition?”

“But if we stop now, wouldn’t the Swamp of Oblivion be deemed almost impossible to conquer?”

I couldn’t focus on their words.

“Is… is her life safe? Is she…”

“She’s critically injured, but the priests are doing their best to treat her. She can still speak, though she can’t move properly.”

“…..”

Noticing that I was acting differently, Yoo Ju, sitting next to me, held my hand and asked.

“Yoon Seong, are you okay?”

“Ah… yes. I’m fine.”

I didn’t want to worry Yoo Ju unnecessarily.

“And the monster was a venomous type. The Myth Clan Master’s body is gradually becoming paralyzed… Currently, the paralysis has reached her lower body.”

“Venom?”

“Yes. To make an antidote, we need to know the venom’s composition. They’re extracting the venom for analysis, but so far, there’s been no progress…”

“…Then, there’s one way.”

At my words, everyone’s attention turned to me.

“What is it…?”

“I’ll go to the 1st district.”

“Huh? You’re going to the 1st district yourself?”

“Yes, I think… I can treat the Myth Clan Master.”

Not just think, I *can* treat her.

My eyes can even see the venom’s composition.

At my words, Yoo Ju next to me reacted.

“Yoon Seong, what are you…? You’re going to the 1st district yourself?”

“Yes.”

“But…”

“Even if I leave, it won’t significantly affect the 2nd district expedition team.”

It won’t take much time anyway. At most, a week.

But Yoo Ju seems worried about me acting alone.

As someone who cares deeply for me, she would naturally be uncomfortable with me being away from her side.

Especially since she’s grown her martial power to the level of a top clan master.

If I’m by her side, she can protect me.

‘But I have to go. There’s no compromise here.’

I absolutely can’t let Yoon Yeon die like this, absolutely not.

If it were me in a critical situation, maybe, but I’m fine now. Not going to save Yoon Yeon in this situation would be insane.

‘Even if Yoo Ju strongly opposes, it’s non-negotiable.’

But Yoo Ju will allow it.

Though Yoo Ju and Yoon Yeon aren’t close, Yoo Ju knows Yoon Yeon’s importance.

“….Alright, Yoon Seong. But on one condition. You can’t go alone. Take Ho-yeon with you.”

“Understood, Yoo Ju.”

Actually, that’s better. For safety, it’s good to have at least one person with me.

Ha Yu-ri is leading the 2nd district, so she’s out. Yoo Ju, as the Eternity Clan Master, is also out.

Ruska isn’t with the expedition team. In this situation, the only person who can act with me is Wi Ho-yeon.

‘Well, there’s also Charis.’

So, it was decided that I would go to the 1st district to treat Yoon Yeon. Just as I was about to leave.

“….I’m coming too.”

“…What? Why are you coming?”

“What’s with that reaction? Do you hate me? Don’t want me to come?”

Kang I-seo insisted on coming along as an escort.

“No… that’s not it, but did you get permission?”

“Yeah, I got permission from Yoo Ju. That stoic escort is a close-range fighter, right? Wouldn’t it be better to have a long-range fighter too?”

“……”

She’s not wrong.

Having a long-range type is definitely safer than just close-range fighters. Especially in an unknown district.

‘Though it feels like Eternity’s strength is being depleted…’

It should be fine.

‘Hyeon-jin and the others can handle their roles in Eras, and with Yoo Ju and Lee Jae-hyo…’

Those two alone have the strength of two major clan masters. Charis, though a native, also has the martial power of a major clan master.

As I didn’t answer immediately, Kang I-seo asked with an anxious face.

“What… why aren’t you answering? Do you really not want me to come…?”

She seemed unusually restless.

“…No, having a long-range type is definitely good. Let’s go, come with me.”

At my words, her expression brightened.

“Shit… why did you take so long to answer, you jerk.”

…Even with a bright expression, it seems impossible for Kang I-seo to stop swearing.

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The path to the 1st district was already cleared by us, so thankfully, no monsters jumped out along the way.

Actually, it was cleared…





If it hadn’t been for the path laid out, the three of us would never have dreamed of going to Area 1.

No matter how strong Wi Ho-yeon is at the top, or how skilled Kang I-seo is as an archer now, fighting large groups of monsters with just the three of us isn’t exactly safe.

“Welcome. I received the message from Ha Yu-ri. You said you have a way to save our Master…”

‘Ah, the woman I saw last time.’

Yoon Yeon’s deputy. I think her name was Park Seo-hwa.

“Yes. That’s why I’m here. But…”

What I noticed on the way was that the Area 1 expedition team had advanced much further than the Area 2 team.

“You’ve gone quite deep.”

“Yes. Well, in Area 2, there’s a village where residents live, right? We just kept running into monsters one after another…”

‘They must have been smashing through every monster they encountered.’

The reason they were able to do that was likely due to Yoon Yeon’s significant contribution.

“I see. First… would it be alright to check the condition of the Myth Clan Master?”

“Yes, I was actually going to ask you to do that.”

Following Park Seo-hwa’s guidance, we moved to a tent. It was clearly the tent where Yoon Yeon was being treated.

“……”

Inside the tent, Yoon Yeon lay with her eyes closed, her face pale.

Her external wounds seemed to have been treated, but the poison inside her body was probably eating away at her life.

‘Damn it…’

Unintentionally, the scene I saw in the Library of Records overlapped with this.

The image of Yoon Yeon dying.

“Yoon Yeon… someone from the Eternity Clan is here.”

At Park Seo-hwa’s words, Yoon Yeon’s eyes slowly opened. However…

‘…As I heard, she’s lost her sight.’

Her gaze wasn’t focused on us.

‘Outwardly, her eyes look fine. Is it just that she’s lost her vision within this area?’

“…Who’s here from Eternity?”

At least she could still speak.

I answered Yoon Yeon’s question.

“…I’m here.”

“You… why are you here? What about Area 2?”

“…Area 2 is fine. The progress is a bit slow, but there’s no major issue. And it’s not like my absence will cause a big problem.”

“Really? Then why are you here? I didn’t want to show you this state.”

Yoon Yeon seemed reluctant to show her weakened state.

‘Well, it’s definitely different from her usual confident and energetic self, so I get it.’

Thinking a bit like Yoon Yeon, she might consider her current state shameful.

“You were poisoned, right? I came to treat you.”

“Treat? How? Your ability…”

Yoon Yeon must be puzzled.

The unique trait she knew about me was from when I was at Hero Grade.

She doesn’t know about my unique trait now that it’s risen to Legend Grade.

I spoke to Park Seo-hwa.

“Would it be alright if I were alone with the Myth Clan Master? And I’d like to get a sample of the extracted poison.”

“Ah, that…”

“…Do as Lee Yun-seong says.”

“…Alright, unnie.”

And so, only Yoon Yeon and I remained in the tent.

“How are you going to treat me? Do you know much about poison?”

Her face turned toward me, but her eyes stared blankly ahead, which felt quite strange.

“No, I don’t know a thing about poison. I just plan to analyze the poison’s components with my unique trait.”

“What?”

“My unique trait’s grade increased recently. So I can check the information of other things now.”

I don’t mind revealing my abilities to Yoon Yeon. She’s a reliable ally, after all.

“…Wow, that’s ridiculously overpowered.”

“Yeah, well… it’s not exactly pleasant to see you like this.”

“Kick… sorry if it sounds rude, but in my current state, I probably can’t even beat you.”

…That seems true.

“Hmm… so now’s your chance to do something to me?”

“What…”

“Opportunities like this don’t come often. When I become a fragile woman, you know?”

“What are you talking about?”

Yoon Yeon’s sudden, bizarre comment left me flustered.

“What do you mean? Everyone else is outside, and if you want to have your way with me, now’s your chance, right? How about it? Tempting, isn’t it?”

“……”

“Scary, so scary! If a man tries to have his way with me, I can’t even resist! What should I do? Kyah!”

Seeing her exaggerated, theatrical performance, it was a relief that she didn’t seem to be on her last legs.

“Seeing you talk nonsense, I guess you’re doing better than I thought. Alright, stay still. I need to analyze the poison.”

“…Ha, are you serious?”

“About what?”

“Well… this might be a really rude question, but can I ask you something?”

“…What is it?”

“Don’t get mad, okay? Are you… by any chance, impotent?”

“…What?”

“If… if it’s true, I’m sorry…”

“What the hell are you talking about?”

I was so dumbfounded that I ended up asking Yoon Yeon if she was spouting nonsense.

‘What the hell is she saying? Why would I be impotent, damn it.’

“Well… I heard something from Riki…”

“What…”

“Riki said… she thinks you might be impotent.”

“…Riki did?”

“She said no matter how much she tried to seduce you, you didn’t react… so she thinks you might be impotent…”

“What the hell? Why would I get stabbed by her? Would I even desire her?”

Yoon Yeon smirked mischievously after hearing my response.

“Hmm… so that means if there’s no risk, you’d go for it?”

“No… that’s not…”

“…Then why didn’t you react earlier?”

“…Am I crazy? Sorry, but I don’t want to get beaten to death by your fists.”

“What if I don’t hit you? Why do you think I’d hit you?”

“…Enough, just be quiet. I’m trying to treat you here.”

“…So you’re not impotent, right?”

“Stop calling a perfectly healthy person impotent…”