Chapter 360
First, we moved to Koo Hui-seo's mansion to find a solution. We gathered in a room not unlike a reception hall and brought up the topic that we were unable to finish earlier.
However, the problem was that Moon Issak's whereabouts were currently unknown.
We had assumed the investigator was on leave and keeping a low profile at the mansion, but when Koo Hui-seo secretly sent guild members at my request, Moon Issak had already concealed his presence. Moreover, judging from the mansion's condition, he had been absent for an extended period.
As soon as we heard that, Seo Dawon looked at Bang Eunji. Without even hesitating-and without any verbal instructions-Bang Eunji opened her mouth, "[Chaser]."
The whites disappeared from Eunji's eyes, and her entire eye was dyed black. And, as if she weren't fully present in our location, she looked around. However, even after using the skill, she ominously didn't talk for a long while.
Eventually, after an hour, she said a bit angrily, "If Moon Issak isn't dead, then he's with someone who can defend against tracking skills."
It seems she was a bit furious at not being able to locate her target.
Upon hearing that, the servants soon adopted grim expressions.
"Did he recover?"
"Who helped him? Since he took a paid leave of absence, it can't be anyone from the association..."
"......"
Kim Olim and Choi Kyung-sik muttered to themselves; soon, the servants all looked at me. As soon as they did, I could guess at their unspoken words.
Dawon covered his mouth with one hand and looked down; before long, he noted, "...He must be searching for Lee-kyung-ie."
I too had vaguely guessed that, but the mere thought that he still hadn't given up on me made my jaw tense. Who knew that Moon Issak would be able to roam around, intact and fine...
'I was too kind to him at the end.'
I should have ordered him to kill himself.
As I regretted my actions, Woo Ragi clicked his tongue, "That bastard, he must know that we've been revived somewhat." His tone conveyed his annoyance.
Kim Olim also didn't look too happy as she was concerned about the same thing, "Considering how he sought help from some collaborators and escaped... he must definitely be keeping that fact in mind."
"If he can avoid [Chaser], then it's virtually impossible to track him until he shows himself first, right?"
Not only did our carefully laid plan fall into disarray at that moment, but we now have another thing to pay attention to-to guard our backs-while in the midst of attacking Bae Jaemin.
Just then, Seo Dawon raised his head. He looked straight at me and said, "Moon Issak's goal is Lee-kyung-ie. He may be wandering around Koo Hui-seo's mansion right now."
I flinched and my shoulders shook at his words-but that wasn't because I was afraid of Moon Issak. However, Dawon-ie seemed to interpret my gestures slightly differently, he hesitated to continue speaking, pursing his lips in deep thought.
I clenched my fists and looked at the Servants. They all pretended to look indifferent, but I could sense that they were paying close attention to me. "Well, maybe I should... go outside the mansion. Moon Issak might appear, then."
"......"
This wasn't the safest method, but we didn't have many choices left with our limited time.
Kim Olim observed a short silence before shaking her head, "Don't overdo it. First, let's try to gather some more manpower through Koo Hui-seo..."
"You know we don't have time for that." For the first time, I cut her off and spoke forcefully.
Kim Olim shut her mouth, but didn't seem to accept my opinion. The same was true of the other servants. "...Of course Moon Issak's goal is Choi Lee-kyung-ssi, but wouldn't it be too dangerous to just leave the mansion when we don't have any idea what sort of state or condition Moon Issak is in?"
I stared at Choi Kyung-sik before turning to look at Garam-ie.
Garam-ie was obediently sitting on the floor, cross-legged. His eyes, raised aloofly like a cat, were fixed firmly on my hand. His gaze, tracing the back of my left hand, was persistent and sticky.
To try and cut off Jung Garam's focus, I crossed my arms, covering my hands, and called out to him, "Jung Garam."
"Hm?"
"If you [possess] my body, you definitely won't be beaten by Moon Issak. Right?"
"......"
Jung Garam opened his mouth, as if he were about to answer immediately, but in the end he just remained silent, staring at me without saying a word.
I had a sense of what was causing Garam's hesitation, so I took a step closer to him. For the first time, Garam backed away from me, avoiding me as I approached.
I quickly reached out and grabbed Jung Garam's shoulder as he tried to creep back. "No, it's good. It's all good, but... You don't know what Moon Issak has prepared. If, Choi Lee-kyung, your body is snatched again, I really..."
I was a little shocked to see that the young Assassin had lost so much confidence. I tried to hide those feelings and instead tried to be firm, "Then, are you going to let it be? No matter how weak I am, you just need to do what you can, right?"
Jung Garam looked at me with slightly widened eyes, seemingly startled. I spoke to Garam in a firm, deliberate manner, as I needed to convey these essential words to him and to everyone else, "And this time, I'll use all of my class skills against Moon Issak. Honestly, until now, I've relied on you all completely and didn't know how to use any of my abilities..."
"......"
"......"
"Moon Issak knows my class skills, but he wouldn't be able to prepare for them. How could he prepare when I've never used them? Starting with [Possession], I'm going to make the most of my various skills and deal a proper blow on him."
As I spoke this firmly, the atmosphere around me changed.
Jung Garam's gaze became even clearer. I silently gazed at Garam-ie's face, which now sparkled with determination. Though he still grumbled, Jung Garam's attitude had noticeably changed from before. "Okay, Ham-Lee-kyung. The idea of using your class skills... it doesn't seem like a bad one."
"Yeah."
"But you... You're starting to sound more and more like Dawon-hyung. Ham-Lee-kyung, that kind of tone doesn't suit you."
"Ah, what do you want..." I was a little flustered because I had never intended to copy Dawon-ie's tone.
Still, instead of teasing me more, Jung Garam rose from his position and gripped my left hand tightly. It didn't hurt much.
Jung Garam looked at the scar on my left hand and mumbled, "Well, I suppose being subjected to this or that by Ham-Lee-kyung's body might deal a bigger impact to Moon Issak's pride..."
"...You're not planning to do anything strange, are you?"
"Well... hmmm?"
I just wanted him to practice moderation while in my body, but Garam-ie hummed and smiled meaningfully.
And I...
"BL...Just as I thought, it's BL, huh." Eunji muttered incomprehensibly; I quickly pulled my hand out of the young Assassin's grip when she looked my way.
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Once we reached a conclusion, I decided to check out my [Status Window], which I had neglected for a while now.
[Name: Choi Lee-kyung - Lv 461
Class: Senior Necromancer
HP: 2,800,070
MP: 401,532
Title:
Sweeter than Candy - Revenge truly is sweet.
< The title, 'Sweeter than Candy' can only be obtained by users who, in the pursuit of revenge, inflict irreparable damage on their target without suffering retaliation or damage in return. While using this title, the title's special skill, 'Counter Attack' may activate- doubling the damage from an enemy's physical or magic attack and returning it back at the opponent.>
Those Who Cross the Line - Not all are fortunate enough to come back from the brink of death.
<The title 'Those Who Cross the Line' increases luck by +10% while the title is being used. There is a 0.1% chance you can avoid instant death.>
Greenhorn Adventurer - You've tasted the bitterness of life!
<While using the title 'Greenhorn Adventurer', movement speed will increase by 5%>
Main Stats (The three highest stats will be preferentially shown here):
Magic: 1,120
Magic control: 13.3%
Movement Speed: 31.2% (+7.23%)]
So far, there hasn't been any significant change except for a slight increase in levels and stats.
When I saw the title, <Sweeter than Candy>, I couldn't help but think of Moon Issak. Without lingering further, I started to scroll down, slowly scanning my class skill list.
>Skill
- Summon Evil Spirits
[Summon Vengeful Ghosts: Proficiency 100%, Rank: Highest Rank]
[Summon Sacrificial Offering: Proficiency 0.7%, Rank: Lowest Rank]
-Possession
When certain conditions are met, the Servant can use the Summoner's body.
- Death Mark
After special conditions are met, you can attach a death mark to the enemy. A living enemy marked by death will suffer a significant loss in defense; Furthermore, you can gain additional experience from the marked enemy.
- Shinigami's Book
You can summon a soul within one hour after their death and look into the soul's memories.
- Seal Spirit
You can seal a soul into a weapon in order to enchant it.
- Eternal Night (Field Type)
The Necromancer can create the best possible environment for themselves within a set range. Up to 12 hours.
-Deadly Kiss (Buff Type)
Boosts the morale of the deceased. Increases the abilities of a servant who receives the Necromancer's kiss by 100%. Lasts up to 30 minutes. Cooldown time: 12 hours. The higher the Necromancer's level, the shorter the cooldown time.
It seems as if my class skills increased by one every time I gained another servant. However, the descriptions were brief, and there were many skills I had never used before. So, I didn't have a good sense of how to utilize them. I wasn't sure how to use them effectively.
"Anyway, I'm sure I'll figure them out once I use th.... Huh?"
However, my plan to seriously focus and study the skills was waylaid as soon as I read the description of the last skill-the one I had gained after my new contract with Bang Eunji.
Bewildered, I reread the description of the final skill. "Necromancer's... I-It wants me to do what?!'"
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TL: I just KNEW this would happen. Ofc there's a kiss skill! It's what always happens between master/servant classes. O.O
Woo Ragi won't like this lmao.