The 31st Piece Turns the Tables

Chapter 399:

If the Yonghwas wanted to take their lives, now was the right time.

Anyone with a grudge will block the road.

A route that starts in the morning and arrives in the evening.

The one with the highest probability of reaching the end was Shinyo.

He made the most cool-headed judgment and handled things as if affection did not exist.

If someone were to rule over the huge mechanical device called Khan, she would be the top priority.

Tap…

tap…

I couldn’t even hear the sound of someone hitting the ground. I just felt like I was walking.

That was the same for all Yonghwa.

Before starting the Injung-ro, the recorders first walked wearing the magic equipment that Yonghwa must wear, and they said it felt like sinking into the deep sea.

I felt that way simply by wearing the magic tool, but if I were to walk as Yonghwa, I would feel even more extreme psychological pain.

The blade of injustice can fly at you at any time and from any place.

A situation where even the bare minimum defense is not possible.

Even the regrets that come to mind as you look back on the past years.

The general consensus was that there was no doubt about the mental strength of those who reached the end of the human path.

A sentence created by a spell arrived in everyone’s mind.

– Salvation shoes fall behind. Died.

Shock…

The remaining 7 people stopped.

One of Yonghwa’s fears exploded upon hearing the news of his death.

– Falling behind in a non-refined form. I gave up.

This brings the number to 6 people.

However, the current situation of their competitors was not very important to them.

What mattered was whether I could reach the end of this path.

Swoosh…

Swoosh…

Taeyul was the first to take steps again.

All Yonghwa followed suit and started walking again.

In the meantime, no one stopped even once.

No matter how bold he was, he couldn’t help but hesitate since everyone knew that the scariest thing was people.

Hwiiii…

Hmm!

When the wind blew, I clung to the rope and trembled at the creepy feel.

Naturally, that ridiculous behavior became a laughing stock for the people.

For many people, it was a world where all information was allowed, but for Yonghwa and others, it was a world where only signals of fear were conveyed.

There were no smells, sights, or sounds.

The only thing you can do is stamp your feet and push against the ground.

Making the remaining lines even shorter.

– Byeon Mu-hwa falls behind. Died.

This news didn’t stop anyone. No, in fact, I even started walking faster.

And at the same time, the following news flowed in.

– Jianhua falls behind. Died.

Towering…

I had to stop again.

The number of people was reduced by half in an instant.

Among them, most of them died.

Anxiety came over me.

There were too many deaths.

Did they die because they created a grudge? If not, did he just become an object of anger and die?

If it was the latter, it would have been better to give up the ordeal now.

You never know if you will be the next person to die.

But… I walked again.

It just gives strength to your steps.

“Haa… haa….”

Taeyul exhaled harshly. Even though I didn’t do anything too rough, I couldn’t breathe properly.

The body is that tense. My muscles creaked.

And…

suddenly…

an envoy visited Taeyul. Taeyul stopped.

I felt murderous intent.

If you walk forward, the Shinigami will be waiting.

Taeyul stood still and did not react to the killing intent. I felt like my heart was going to explode.

The owner of the killing intent did not show any radical actions.

Because I was deaf, I couldn’t hear what the reaper was saying. Because he lost his eyes, he could not see the Shinigami.

“Taeyul! Taeyooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow! “You hypocrite!”

The Shinigami just stands there, clutching the blade tightly.

If Taeyul didn’t walk like this, he might not be able to reach Yonggung on time.

Sigh…

That’s why I moved my feet.

“Do not come!”

Sigh…

“Stop walking! “Because you… are a murderer!”

Taeyul grabbed the messenger’s hand. The Shinigami did not even shake off the touch. Because it was he who stood in absolute position. Because he could have killed Taeyul at any time.

The reason Taeyul held the Shinigami’s hand was not to make him throw away his weapon.

It was to find out who the Shinigami was.

The Shinigami was trembling. The man’s hands were rough and dry, making him look like he was middle-aged.

“… It’s you.”

Taeyul said.

“You came….”

“You… are a murderer! My family… died in Tochang… because of you! Because you failed to protect it!”

A man who blocked Taeyul’s path while he was patrolling Khan’s city of Chapa.

– You… you gave up! My family in Tochang….

Tochang, where many casualties occurred during the Yacha War. Taeyul saved Tochang, but was unable to save everyone there.

Because we are human because we are not perfect.

When a corpse appears, the resentment is doubled.

“Obviously… we ran into each other at Chapa… and scolded me.”

“So… how… do you remember me…”

Taeyul couldn’t hear what the man was saying right now.

I just remember the killing intent.

Taeyul hugged the trembling man.

“I remember you. I’m sorry… I’m sorry. “Because I’m not perfect… I tried my best, but it wasn’t enough.”

“….”

The blade

fell on the street.

It’s just a weapon of that much value.

“Can you forgive me?”

Pak-!

The man pushes Taeyul away and disappears.

Taeyul survived the reaper.

Everyone was thrilled by Taeyul’s boldness. But the reality was different.

He was crying.

“I’m sorry… I’m sorry…”

And then I walked.

* * *

Seolhong walked trembling.

Her already thin body swayed as if it would fly away in the wind.

– Kiyohwa falls. I gave up.

As a result, only Seolhong, Shinyo, and Taeyul walked down Injung-ro.

Everyone died or gave up.

Now, if someone dies, someone close to Seolhong will die or Seolhong himself will die.

That was so scary.

Chin…

My foot got stuck somewhere.

‘… It’s a slum.’

From the ground being uneven to the fact that the air flow has changed.

Seolhong immediately realized that this was a slum.

Gulp…

I couldn’t help but feel nervous.

Judging that everyone has a simple heart would be the most foolish thing to do in a slum.

Trusting people.

This was something that should never have been done here.

puck-!

‘Ugh…’

Chiik…

puh-uh-ok…

My foot got caught on a rock.

I fell even harder because I couldn’t see.

“Hahahahaha!”

“Puhahahaha!”

There will probably be people who laugh when they see this.

I could tolerate being ridiculed for as long as I could. I wasn’t afraid.

But the unbearable fear is…

‘I missed it!’

It means you missed the line.

I fell quite loudly, so I had to wander around looking for the location of the rope.

“Not yet… not yet… if you just look for the string… you can find it. Find ….

”

At that moment, a shock that felt as if my heart would stop began from the top of my head.

“Uh… uhhh….”

Something mixed with the cold liquid.

And the crumbs on my body.

This was filth.

It was certain.

Even if you can’t see, even if you can’t hear, even if you can’t feel the scent.

Could know.

It was covered in filth.

“Ugh… Ugh…”

Someone throws a cesspool on the floor.

“Hahahahahaha!”

“Look at that! “It’s nothing?”

“If I didn’t have an escort, I was destined to crawl on the floor like that!”

“All people are the same! Do you understand, you idiots!”

People who pour out a lot of words that Seolhong can’t even hear. They are the devils of the slums.

No one helped Seolhong.

“Huh… Hmm….”

I didn’t cry.

Because it’s not sad, it’s scary.

The demons of the slum covered Seolhong with filth and then left.

“Remember today, Seolhong! Because the sight of a person covered in filth is the most natural! “I will be watching you!”

The day was cold.

My wet body was lost.

“Ugh… Ugh….”

Help me.

Help me, snowfall.

What should I do in times like this?

She is constantly digging into herself. However, there was no answer coming from the person who had already left.

No matter how hard I searched for the line, I couldn’t get it.

She was lying down in the slums and couldn’t get up.

Someone came again.

Sigh…

I felt movement and flinched in fear. Seolhong’s appearance was not beautiful and was ugly.

Trampled like a flower petal on the floor. However, that did not stop those who miss flowers from visiting.

Sigh…

something was placed around Seolhong’s neck.

I did something and touched it with my hands, and it turned out to be a flower.

It was a necklace made of flowers.

“Don’t give up, Seolhong.”

“cheer up!”

Words that will never be heard again.

Seolhong fumbled around with his smelly body.

And stood up.

I didn’t know exactly where I was standing or where the line was.

That’s obvious.

How can one human being be perfect?

“help!”

Her loud cry.

The people lined up in the slums were perplexed. I never thought she would silence the voices of the people with such a loud voice.

“The line… I don’t know where the line is. If things continue like this, we can’t go to the Dragon Palace. I was… inexperienced and missed the line. Give me a chance! If you catch the line again! “I’m confident I won’t miss it again this time!”

“….”

“Give me a chance… give me a chance… please help me…”

Everyone stopped at her cry, but the action that followed was immediate.

match-!

Sigh-!

Someone started clapping near the line.

There was no way there was a sound.

So, is this a worthless act?

Twaaaaaaaaaaaa!

Twaaaaaaaaaaaa!

The applause gradually began to grow louder.

The people gathered there applauded at the same time near the line.

Then a flow arose.

The vibration that shook the air reached Seolhong.

Hot-!

Seolhong fumbled and caught the rope.

“cheer up!”

“Walk!”

Seolhong muttered and started walking again.

“Thank you… thank you.”

What greeted her as she left the slums was a bigger vibration than the previous applause.

Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

of…

What is this again?

A feeling as if the entire body is shaking.

‘… bell?’

The vibration created by striking the huge bell was transmitted to Seolhong.

‘

For what reason…

‘

Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuc

‘Ah…’

This is for myself.

He is telling himself to follow him.

Towards the bell.

Yes.

She was already surrounded by too many people to feel sorry for those who had left.

There seemed to be a lot of people gathered around.

They seemed to be shouting something in unison, but of course they couldn’t be heard.

I walked down the road trapped in darkness, but I wasn’t lonely at the end.

Bukbuk…

Bukbuk…

As we reached the end of the road, someone took off the blindfold.

Slurp…

beep…

The sound, the scenery, and the scent came back.

“Become a dragon!”

Deeeeeeenn…

“Become a dragon!”

Daeeeeeng…

A huge bell was carried on a cart that was as huge as it was and was with it until the final journey.

The foul smell of sewage erased all the scent of the flowers.

And people were holding hands and forming a circle to protect Seolhong.

“Ah…”

As Seolhong was unable to continue speaking, the crowd gathered at the Yonggung and Taeyul and Shinyo, who were already beyond the Yonggung, looked at her closely.

the archivist asked.

“You have reached the end of the death road. “Once you pass this gate, you will qualify.”

“….”

“You have the qualifications to become a dragon! “Have you prepared yourself for that weight?”

She grinned, her face turning brown as the dirt hardened.

And then I walked away.

Leap…

Leap…

She passed the Dragon Palace.

She has no scales and cannot breathe fire. It has no wings and cannot control the weather.

He was just a human being covered in dirt and flowers at the same time.

Nevertheless…

“I will become a dragon.”

Trying to become a dragon.

“Become a dragon!”

“Become a dragon!”

Deeeeenn…

The bell rings.

A total of three people crossed the river called Injungro.

Taeyul, Shinyo, and even Seolhong.

Among them, Seolhong was the only one from the lowest rank in the succession order to fight the dragon war and become a dragon.

The death flower finally bloomed even in the mud.

Three public kings were born in the great empire of Khan.