Chapter 100
The Catastrophe of Questions (2)
Arthur's summoned creatures surged forward like a raging storm, devouring humans with merciless madness. In mere moments, the resistance was completely crushed beneath the dominance of their claws and fangs, as if the battlefield itself had been overturned by an unstoppable force.
Meanwhile, Arthur remained standing at the edge, still and composed, watching the scene with eyes devoid of emotion.
"System… when will I be able to leave this world?"
| You will not be able to leave until you develop the system first. Without developing the system, exiting will not be possible. |
"…Damn it."
Arthur had always known that deep down, but he had never wanted to admit it. Now, however, the truth was undeniable—clear and absolute.
Even though he had spent only a short time in this world, his desire to leave grew stronger with every passing moment. He knew with certainty that he would never find a cure for his original body here, no matter how long he stayed.
| To heal your original body,
you must fully master the laws of time, space, and dimension.
You must separate the power from the body and restore it to its natural state.
Without that, your body is nothing more than a temporary nuclear bomb.
If you bring it into this world, you could destroy half the planet.
Therefore… heal the body first. |
Arthur sighed quietly as he recalled the system's explanation, as if the words were still pressing against his chest.
'To leave this world, I need to develop the system…
To fully restore my original body, I must understand the laws of time, space, and dimension…
And to restore the system, I must develop it…
But I haven't come close to any goal—not even by an inch.
Damn it…'
He fell silent for a moment before continuing inwardly:
'The body is a secondary issue for now. This body is stronger than before.
What matters is movement… that's what matters most.'
Arthur slowly raised his head and looked at the sky, at the transparent dome covering the area. The voices of humans echoed from every direction—screams laced with despair, as if they were trapped in the ninth circle of hell. The sounds of killing, destruction, and death filled the air without pause.
He lowered his gaze.
His creatures had already finished "cleaning" everything.
Coins flooded into his balance at an overwhelming rate; with every kill, he gained nearly half of what the victim possessed. The number was growing at a terrifying speed.
At that moment, a blue system window appeared before him.
| Your skill «Necromancer» has evolved to Level D |
| Exclusive Skill: Necromancer
Under your command, the dead are your servants.
Proficiency: 40%
Skill Level: D
Number of Followers: 10 / 2 |
"Oh… so the number of summons increased by five. That's good.
Maybe when I reach the highest level of this skill…
I'll be able to summon hundreds of monsters."
Arthur looked at his remaining creatures.
Only two remained:
The small dragon skeleton «Agniel»,
and the «Tyrant Ruler» skeleton.
He glanced around, then slowly raised his hand. Death energy began to flow from his palm, creeping toward the scattered corpses.
"Awaken from your eternal slumber…
and serve me as your master."
At those words, the bodies of eight people trembled. Their flesh and skin dissolved, revealing skeletal forms that immediately bowed before Arthur in absolute submission.
He examined them calmly.
All were at Level Three, except for Agniel and the Tyrant Ruler, who had reached Level Four.
A faint smile appeared on Arthur's lips. He waved his hand, and the skeletons disappeared one by one, returning to his spatial cloak.
He moved calmly, then dashed at high speed toward Kim Dokja's location—
But at that moment—
{ You have failed to complete the scenario }
{ The Catastrophe of Questions has descended upon your world }
"Damn it… what is that idiot Dokja doing?!"
Arthur surged forward at extreme speed, almost as if he were flickering in and out of existence.
{ Due to the premature awakening of the Catastrophe of Questions, attacking it is prohibited for three minutes }
"Damn it… damn it… damn it…"
"Status window."
{Name: Arthur
Age: 19
Sponsor Constellation: ...
Exclusive Trait: The Mad Demon
Exclusive Skills:
Quick Kill – Level 20
Patience – Level 25
Dark Aura – Level 50
Swordsmanship – Level 70
Stigma: ...
Overall Stats:
Endurance: 25
Strength: 25
Agility: 24
Magic Power: 26
Dark Energy: 26
Profession: Necromancer (D)
Coins: 90,000}
"Consume 10,000 coins in Endurance.
Consume 10,000 coins in Strength.
Consume 10,000 coins in Agility.
Consume 10,000 coins in Magic Power."
As he ran at an unbelievable speed, Arthur spent his coins without hesitation.
He knew exactly what the Catastrophe of Questions meant.
He himself had once faced the Small Dragon Catastrophe, Agniel.
Even though it had only been Level Five, it had nearly killed Arthur…
and had actually killed Kim Dokja.
And that had been in an earlier scenario.
So what about this one?
"Remember this, Arthur…
The Catastrophe of Questions is no ordinary catastrophe.
Its power is absurd.
All it needs to grow stronger is to break its seals.
And to break any seal, it only needs to ask one question…
Once it gets the answer, the seal shatters.
One after another.
A talent of SSS rank…
All of its skills and abilities are beyond belief.
So… grow stronger and catch up to me.
Do not give the Catastrophe of Questions any chance."
Arthur felt power surge through his entire body.
A sharp pain lasted for seconds…
followed by a sense of relief, and an overwhelming strength.
He moved faster than before,
so fast it felt as though the air itself was tearing behind him.
But at that moment—
{Sub Scenario: Hunt an SSS-Class Target
Category: Sub
Difficulty: B-
Clear Conditions: Hunt the SSS-class catastrophe «Myung Sang»
Time Limit: None
Reward: 50,000 coins + One random SSS-class item
Failure: Destruction of the Seoul Dome}
Arthur's eyes widened for a split second, then narrowed sharply.
In the next moment, he arrived at the designated location.
The area was completely devastated—cracked earth, collapsed buildings, and air thick with the scent of ruin. In every direction, humans were running wildly; some screamed, some cried, others fled without direction.
"Are these idiots… really trying to hunt the catastrophe? Damn that cursed dokkaebi… this scenario will make Myung Sang break all his seals."
Arthur pressed against the air beneath his feet, releasing a shockwave that propelled him upward, then shot forward at high speed toward the source of the catastrophe.
In the next instant, he arrived and landed before the scene.
A seventeen-year-old boy stood there—long, messy hair, a neglected appearance, wearing nothing but a cloth wrapped around his waist. His frail body concealed terrifying power.
He had just slammed Kim Dokja away, sending him flying, while Yoo Joonghyuk stood before him, fighting with everything he had.
Myung Sang suddenly sensed danger approaching from behind.
Without hesitation, he unleashed a powerful technique, striking Yoo Joonghyuk with something like a magical cannon that blasted him away.
Then he slowly turned… and looked at Arthur.
"You… you as well."
Arthur did not respond.
He simply stared at the boy in heavy silence.
Myung Sang's voice cracked, filled with something like bitterness.
"Why… why do I have to be the villain in this story?
Why?
I was just an ordinary student… I was transported to another world and became the hero.
But now… I'm just the villain."
He raised his gaze toward Arthur.
"Tell me… why, you who have crossed worlds?"
'So he knows I'm not from this world… perhaps because he… is like me. Or maybe he has a skill that lets him see that I'm a transmigrator as well.'
Arthur sighed quietly, then gripped his sword tightly.
At that moment, a small smile appeared on Myung Sang's face.
Arthur suddenly leapt forward, swinging his sword with immense force.
Myung dodged lightly, then raised his leg, aiming to crush Arthur's chest.
Arthur shifted midair, veering off course, and swung his left hand toward Myung's leg.
Arthur's fist collided with Myung Sang's kick.
Energy exploded violently around them, spiraling out of control.
The ground beneath Myung's feet cracked and shattered, unable to withstand the force being generated.
Myung Sang smiled, then pushed Arthur's hand away with immense strength, sending him flying into the air.
At that moment, Kim Dokja appeared behind him and raised his hands.
Wind energy gathered in his palms, then surged forward, forming a vertical blue cage that tightly sealed Myung Sang inside.
Myung screamed… but no sound came out.
He began striking the cage frantically, while behind him, blood started to flow from Kim Dokja's nose due to exhaustion and strain.
Arthur raised his hands and unleashed his wind technique, binding Myung's body, mouth, and nose.
Through the wind, the catastrophe «Myung Sang» was restrained.
But at that moment—
Myung Sang raised his hand, and dense violet energy began gathering around it, directed toward Arthur.
"Arthur, run!"
Kim Dokja shouted at the top of his lungs, but it was already too late.
The violet magical cannon shot toward Arthur.
Arthur raised his hands and faced the incoming force, using the Path of Winds with everything he had.
The skin on his hands and face began to peel, his clothes tore slightly—but his eyes…
his eyes still shone with that strange light.
That was his will.
His will to live… to fight… to continue.
The ground shattered beneath his feet as he was pushed back step by step.
Arthur smiled firmly, then raised his hands toward the sky, redirecting the overwhelming force upward and tearing the attack apart.
He began to breathe heavily, blood pouring from his body.
Both Kim Dokja and Yoo Joonghyuk moved toward Arthur and Myung Sang.
At that moment, Myung Sang began to cry, tears mixed with pain and bitterness.
"I'm just a hero…
Why was I left in that world?
Why did my life turn into absolute hell?"
He looked at Arthur, then smiled strangely.
"This will be your end as well.
Maybe not today… maybe not tomorrow…
but your story will end too, and everyone will see you as a monster… you who came from another world."
No one understood his words.
To humans, dokkaebis, and even constellations, his speech became distorted.
"This is ∆∆∆… maybe not today… maybe not tomorrow…
but ∆∆∆∆∆∆ as well… and they will see you as ∆∆∆∆∆… you ∆∆∆∆∆∆."
No one could understand him due to the censorship.
Yoo Joonghyuk raised his sword, determined to pierce Myung Sang's heart.
But at that moment—
A voice cut through the air.
"Stop, Yoo Joonghyuk…
I'll do it."
Yoo Joonghyuk turned toward the source of the voice.
It was… Arthur.
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