Chapter 592

Ultimately, a woman named Gongwonhwa decided to send my document first to the top of the priority list.

To all four elder candidates the sage had informed me of.

In doing so, other elders who are unaware of the plan will also learn of this fact, but that is not my problem to manage.

“Let the elder handle it.”

Since they meddled with me, I believe they will knowingly bear this much.

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[Great Lily]

[Chaa]

[Is this the division of space?]

[Instantaneous teleportation?]

[It’s similar to a teleport.]

“More or less, it works like this.”

Then I received the usage method of ‘the division of space,’ a technique used by Gongwonhwa.

She said she learned it from one of her disciples at the level of master, but giving it to me so easily perhaps stemmed from her belief that I wouldn’t be able to master it.

Of course, within three minutes of reading the basic texts, I actualized the division of space, causing her mental state to collapse and for her to lock herself in.

“However… It’s more vulnerable to interference than I thought. That’s somewhat problematic.”

It can be used effortlessly when simply moving or sending something.

Since the main theory behind it is similar to the void dragon technique I thought of, I should have no difficulty in using it.

But the biggest drawback of the division of space is its extreme vulnerability to external factors.

Using it in the midst of divine or chaotic magical forces, such as on a battlefield, is practically suicidal.

Those two forces affect everything around them just by existing, so there’s a risk of body parts being severed or being transported to an entirely unexpected coordinate.

“Especially so in front of the demons.”

“Liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiily!!”

“A, Minja Elder.”

“What on earth are you doing?!?”

As soon as I returned to my residence via the division of space, Minja rushed to me breathlessly.

She acted quicker than I anticipated when I said I’d send it promptly.

“What is it?”

“Wha, what is it?! Do you even know what you have done?”

[Why’s she so mad?]

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[MinjaMinja…]

[She’s shaking so much haha]

[? But Lily didn’t do anything much?]

[Seriously lol]

“There’s chaos in the council right now! Never in history has a mere Intermediate Disciple sent requirement notices to multiple elders, let alone four of them at once!! Moreover, whatever you wrote—why did you cause such rage—”

“Have they agreed to the requests then?”

“Of course not. They’re not the kind to accede to such requests.”

The sect of Teshiniria operates with a strict hierarchy.

Even though I’ve shown potential, what I’ve done is unprecedented.

With my actions, combined with writing such outrageous ‘facts,’ I’ve set myself up for excommunication—a fate that would not be surprising.

And the one who sent this document, Gongwonhwa, might not remain unscathed either.

I nodded.

“I believe they will accede.”

“What gives you such confidence?”

“Because my requests are ones they cannot possibly refuse. They’ll agree, even if it comes at some cost.”

“…”

I’m certain.

Initially, they intended to use me as an expendable card.

Their reasons even included unleashing the monster sealed by the Non-Swordsmanship Law through Minja.

But upon realizing my failure, they chose to exploit me further instead.

By offering information and techniques, they tried to win my good favor while gaining countless insights.

This made me an indispensable existence, someone they cannot afford to lose.

‘Besides, the plan of the Sage is partially mentioned in the document.’

While it’s uncertain whether the seven lieutenants know each other’s plans, it’s evident that the plan is ultra-confidential.

So, if the Sage’s plan spreads around?

A world already filled with chaos will sink into even greater disorder. This will also serve as a warning message to the ‘elder’ plotting new schemes.

‘A warning that non-cooperation will lead to such consequences.’

“Even if the great Sage was completely dismantled, what will the elder do?”

“Chaa”

[Oh haha! If you don’t want to get punished, just give it to her]

[Great Lily]

[Honestly, Lily needs immediate promotion, right?]

[Lily) Know better and rank her higher. Otherwise, I’ll make her like the Sage.]

[I’ll make her ‘Sage-like’ lol]

“G, what does that mean? Sage? What does the elder have to do with this?”

“There’s such a thing.”

With Minja still looking shocked after my explanation, I headed to the front yard of my residence, leaving her behind.

The ground, which had been moving erratically since a while ago.

Upon closer inspection, a brown inverted earth sigil was glowing brilliantly.

Minja’s eyes widened as if they would pop out.

“So, the direct jurisdiction of the elder…?”

“Which elder are you referring to?”

“Eh? I don’t know either. It’s just one of the elders…”

“I’ll be back shortly.”

“Wha—”

With a loud crunch, the ground swallowed me.

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BOOM!!

What is this!

At the Elder Council.

In the dim space where seven earth magic screens floated, one elder slammed their fist on the table.

It was a blow so powerful that its intensity could be felt even across the screens.

This demonstrated how angry they were about this occurrence.

—What in the world is going on?! Last time, they tried to break the ‘Non-Swordsmanship Law,’ and now what? Revealing secrets of the ‘Sage’?! Absolutely unacceptable!

—We must punish them immediately! At a time like this when ‘That Existence’ is awakening, how dare someone cause such chaos?! We can’t overlook this.

—Agreed! Moreover, the Management Gate sent these documents without even double-checking! We should address them first!

—We must visit the Management Gate and issue severe punishment immediately…

“Calm down. Calm down.”

The elders who had been loudly voicing their anger in unison fell silent after someone spoke.

This was a person with a steady yet commanding voice that could capture everyone’s attention.

Simultaneously, the presence of an elderly man who had made the greatest sacrifice beyond ‘Extreme Defense’ in the ‘Western Continent’ was not one to be easily ignored.

—Elder Jongsa.

“Everyone, calm down. This situation has worsened, so we should not merely vent our anger. More importantly, is what was written there true?”

Jongsa.

A manager of the ‘Earth’ once called the Children of God, and also the one who monitors ‘That Existence’ revered by the elders—his words silenced everyone.

Certainly, the outsider and Management Gate had acted irresponsibly, but the elders all knew…

That the contents of the ‘document’ mostly contained plausible statements.

—…Do such absurd words have merit?

“Why do you think it’s absurd? Elder Baehwa Cheon. Someone recently tried to break the ‘Non-Swordsmanship Law,’ wasn’t it? Moreover, knowing information related to the ‘Master of the Well’ is something only an elder could know, surely.”

—Such…!

—I also somewhat agree. This outsider, Lily, knows far too much unusual information. Plus, the document wasn’t sent to every elder.

That’s right.

Lily the outsider sent documents to the elders, but not all of them.

The document was sent only to four out of the eight elders.

And most of those who were yelling just moments ago were on that list.

The screens displaying the faces of the elders trembled slightly.

—…Are you implying we are suspects?

—Perhaps. Not specifically you, but even I doubt whether all four could have acted together…

—And you call that talk?! Obviously, the outsider was simply spouting nonsense! Who would believe such absurdities?!!

—Quiet.

—Dri! Do you have the audacity to confront me just because you recently became an elder?!

“Dri Elder, who are those four?”

—Elder Jongsa! It’s all nonsense! Of course, elders can’t possibly do such things!

—Baehwa Cheon, Wonyeong, Gayu, and Elder Jongsa.

“…Mysterious.”

Jongsa tilted his head.

The names of these elders were all from the ‘past’—they’d been around long enough to know such secrets.

Despite their reliability, they also had potential ‘motivations.’

And Jongsa himself too.

An elderly elder with many scars on his face snorted.

—Ha! This list alone is absurd talk! We three, including myself, are individuals who have devoted our body and soul to Extreme Defense! Moreover, how can you exclude Elder Jongsa, someone you trusted so much?

Baehwa Cheon roared from the screen while a younger-faced Dri remained calm in response to the other elder’s heated demeanor.

—I just mentioned the possibilities.

—Is that even valid talk…!

—Elder Jongsa isn’t the kind to do such a thing, so I exclude that. Elder Gayu is busy working for Extreme Defense every day, and so is Elder Wonyeong.

So, doesn’t that leave only one person?

—I’m curious. What has Elder Baehwa been up to lately?

—Ha ha ha… Do you have no regrets saying that?

—Are you unwilling to explain?

—I can. I’ll even send it in a document if you wish. But you too will have to take responsibility when the truth is revealed.

—I’m just mentioning the possibilities…

With the heated verbal argument between Dri and Baehwa Cheon escalating, the other elders had to step in.

Ultimately, Baehwa Cheon turned off his screen out of fury, and Dri quietly fell silent.

Now!

—Everyone, let’s stop this. Elder Jongsa also has important matters, don’t you all have busy schedules?

—That’s true. Let’s call the concerned person in for an inquiry directly. We should interrogate this outsider, Lily, sometime soon.

—Elder Jongsa, I apologize for wasting your time…

“No. I also believe we need to find the culprit as soon as possible.”

—Still, don’t worry too much. It seems someone is trying to malign Elder Jongsa with this outsider.

“Ho ho. What could they possibly achieve by maligning an old man like me?”

As the dialogue continued, Jongsa laughed heartily and ended the discussion. The emergency elder council then disbanded.

Hoo.

“……”

Alone in the dim space, Jongsa turned his head and sketched a gesture in the air.

Thereupon, a sigil of the reverse earth illuminated and the ‘passage’ shone with light.

“…Ho ho. Slander.”

He is indeed under attack.

“Hopefully, he matches the confidence shown.”

[!—End Translation—]

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