[TS] Became a Peach Saint – Chapter 87

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Anyway, I had no choice.

Ding!

As I moved my hand, the world flipped once again.

The sound of flowing water.

The fragrant scent of grass.

Warm sunlight.

Petals scattering in the cool breeze.

The sounds, the scents. Everything that exists tells me.

That the world has changed once more.

As I felt the upheaval of the world with my entire body, the black robe moved.

Creak.

The sound of metal scraping.

It was an impurity that didn’t belong here.

Creak, creak.

The sound grew louder.

Ding!

**”The Six Heavens’ Demon reaches the origin of Cheondo.”**

Ding!

**”The Demon infuses the origin of fate.”**

Groooooooooooooan.

Dark clouds rage wildly.

The world shakes.

Ding!

In response, a comforting warmth descends.

**”The Saintess’s sun, illuminating Cheondo, burns brightly.”**

…

…

**”The Saintess’s sun flickers as if about to extinguish.”**

…

**”The disciple of Tathāgata intervenes.”**

**”Saripul of Infinite Wisdom prepares the mudra.”**

**”Saripul forms the Demon-Subduing Earth-Touching Mudra.”**

…

…

My vision repeatedly turned pitch black and then brightened to the point where my mind felt strange.

How much time had passed like this?

By the time my sense of time had also become distorted.

My vision brightened, and as if it had always been there, a thatched-roof house and a grassy field spread out before me.

“Ugh. Bleh.”

The ground flipped, and the world flipped with it.

Light flashed, and once again, the world crumbled down.

I couldn’t help but retch.

“Ugh. Damn… it.”

Ding!

**[Truth]**

Interprets.

Understands.

**[Price: Conditional Transcendence]**

While retching and staring at the ground, the skill window still lay open before my eyes.

The language I had been looking at before everything happened was gone, and only one strange skill remained.

But I didn’t have time to look at skills.

“Baekseol!! Baekseol!! My baby!!!!”

Clutching my trembling knees, I barely managed to straighten my back, and in the distance, I saw a white cotton ball running toward me quickly.

“Whew. Whew. Baekseol!!!”

Too weak to move, I just spread my arms, and Baekseol came darting into my embrace.

“Haah, haah. Baekseol, are you hurt anywhere?”

“Yes. Master, are you okay?”

“Yes… I’m fine too.”

Breathing heavily, I hugged the fluffy cotton ball, and Baekseol’s warm body heat reached me.

“Don’t leave me behind, okay?”

“Let’s go together.”

“Yes. Thank you.”

Baekseol’s small front paws patted my cheek.

The nausea from the world flipping over instantly subsided.

“But where did that jerk go?”

“You called for me.”

“Gasp!”

My barely settled heart started racing again.

I had hoped he was gone, but as soon as I called, he popped out like a ghost.

While I was debating whether to run away with Baekseol, the black robe in front of me suddenly knelt on one knee and bowed his head.

“Your servant, Yama. I present myself before the Demon Princess.”

“……”

What is this situation? Did he come for me? And what’s this about a Demon Princess?

Words flooded my mind but got stuck in my throat, unable to come out.

“Hey. Are you looking for me, by any chance?”

“Yes, Lady Mahee.”

Even when I mustered the courage to raise my voice, the stiff reply remained the same.

“Sigh—. So, why did you come looking for me?”

“Lord Mara sent me.”

“Huh? Why would he?”

Just looking at the muscular black buffalo standing in front of me makes me feel like I might wet myself, and the person who rode it flinched at my voice.

“Hmm… Mara?”

*Flinch.*

“Look at this.”

“Mara-tang bastard?”

*Flinch.*

“Lady Mahee…”

“She doesn’t really care about this kind of stuff, though?”

“Please…”

If I kept going, it felt like the buffalo behind him would charge at me.

“Alright. But we have a lot to talk about, don’t we? There’s more than one or two things to sort out.”

“You are correct. The reason I came is that Lady Mahee has taken her first step as the Mahee, so Lord Mara sent me.”

“First step? What does that mean?”

“It means you have proven your qualifications. That is ——···——··.”

I couldn’t hear it clearly again. It’s probably because of that “Truth” skill that we can even have this conversation, but it seems there are some restrictions.

“I can’t hear you well. What did you just do to me earlier?”

“That was because Lady Mahee vehemently refused, so I offered a part of my origin as collateral.”

“Ah…”

So that’s why he was gesturing and struggling so hard earlier.

“Because of this, a part of my origin has been lost, so I would be grateful if Lady Mahee could look upon me favorably.”

“Well, I’m not sure if that’ll change anything. But could you at least lift your head? It’s really intimidating.”

As soon as I finished speaking, the black robe slowly lifted its head.

“Oh, man.”

His face was no longer shrouded in black smoke. Instead, he had a thick mustache and lower fangs sticking out like a wild boar’s—literally, it was so intimidating even a goblin would wet itself.

Enough is enough. From his tone to his appearance, there wasn’t a single thing that wasn’t overwhelming.

And to top it off, the house-sized buffalo snorting flames.

“This is so damn dizzying.”

“If you’re feeling dizzy, I can take a look for you.”

“No, it’s because of that buffalo behind you.”

“Hmm? Are you referring to our Bonggu?”

“Wow. That thing’s name is Bonggu?”

“Yes, isn’t it cute?”

*Snort!*

“Yeah.”

“Lady Mahee truly has an eye for things.”

“I wish that were true. So, what’s next?”

“Next is the item Lord Mara has bestowed upon you. I believe you were given a heads-up.”

The black robe—no, Yama—spoke, and a vague memory came to mind.

“I think he said he’d give me a gift if I grew stronger. Right?”

“That is correct. ——Because you have.”

It was like he was malfunctioning, only able to mouth certain words, which didn’t look good.

*Snort!*

*Whoosh!*

I think I just saw flames coming out of Bonggu’s nose.

“Sorry, but can you give it to me right now? I’m in a bit of a hurry.”

Sensing my urgency, Yama quickly waved his hand in the air.

Then, four items appeared.

“A crown? A tiara? Wait, the gift you’re giving me is a crown and a sword?”

“That is correct.”

“This is for slashing, right?”

Three peculiar swords that looked like they were meant for slashing, with no guard to speak of.

Using a sword like this for stabbing…

Dagan slipped, and my hand got wrecked.

“Hoh. As expected, your discernment is high. The two swords are from Mara Pason. The remaining one is my gift to you. The one I offer is suitable for practice.”

“A single sword with an attitude and dual-wielding…?”

“Mara said it would suit you better than anyone.”

“Who? Me?”

“Crazy… No, he said it would suit Mahui well. Imagining you wielding swords in both hands, he said nothing could suit you better.”

What kind of world is this nowadays? Even storing cold weapons like these requires a sword possession permit. And they call this a gift? I can’t help but sigh.

Perhaps sensing my pitiful gaze, Yama cleared his throat.

“Ahem. The weapons will disappear and reappear according to Mahui’s will, so there should be no inconvenience in storage.”

“Ah, really? That’s good.”

“Also, Mara said that on days you don’t want to get your hands dirty with blood, use the blade, and on other days, try using the staff.”

“What does that mean?”

“I am merely conveying Mara’s words. And this is my final gift.”

*Thud!!!*

Yama flicked his thick finger, and it felt like my eardrums would burst.

“Then I shall take my leave now. Since you still wear the shell of a mortal body, please take good care of your demonic form.”

After saying his piece, Yama vanished into smoke in an instant.

“Good, my foot. What am I supposed to do with a sword?”

“Great!”

*Whoosh!*

*Flicker.*

“Hey, why didn’t you take Bonggu with you? You, go away too.”

As I waved my hand, it scratched the ground with its front paw once, then turned into flames and disappeared.

“Ugh, Baekseol, I feel dizzy.”

“It’s okay.”

*Pat pat.*

Receiving Baekseol’s comforting pats was truly healing.

*Ding!*

“Ding?”

Just when I thought it was over, a skill window suddenly unfolded before my eyes.

[Wangakdo (望嶽刀) – Halhyonhyo (割昏曉)]

It cuts through evening and dawn.

◈Chuldose (出刀勢)

Draw the sword – Dual Slash (兩斷)

◈First (一) Strike

Dual Slash (兩斷)

◈Second (二) Strike

Dual Slash (兩斷)

◈Third (三) Strike

Dual Slash (兩斷)

[Growth Rate: 0%]

“….? This is the gift? A skill like this? What’s with all the dual slashes? Did my brain get split in half?”