F-Class Destiny Hunter

Chapter 30

【Wow, there are so many gods.】

【The third stage was boring, but I hope this one is better.】

【The kids are still like chicks, probably a similar thing will happen this time.】

【Well, there's some amusement in watching chicks grow.】

After that, more gods entered, and Seo Gangrim could hear the voices of about ten of them. Their tone was quite light and casual for such beings called gods. Unfortunately, there was nothing he could do about it.

These were low-level gods and they hadn’t revealed their own divine names, so it was natural for them to be casual. Although they were gods, they were practically on the level of spirits or ghosts. When he glanced at the sky, the voices became even more chaotic.

【Oh? It seems like that person noticed us.】

【Not particularly surprised, huh?】

【I like his audacity. He seems okay even if we descend as gods...】

It was the first time Seo Gangrim received attention like this. But it wasn't particularly a warm one. At that moment, a notification window appeared before him.

['Guardian of the Blade Forest' proposes a divine blessing.]

It was also the first time he received a proposal for a divine blessing.

The Guardian of the Blade Forest. It was a god he had never seen before, but it seemed to be a land god in this region of the Demon World. The characteristic of a land god was that they had powerful strength only in their respective territories. If Seo Gangrim accepted the 'Guardian of the Blade Forest,' he would become a stronger awakened being than anyone else in this place, but that would be it. It was nothing more than a one-time god.

【What? Are they proposing a divine blessing right away?】

【Ah, if I'm going to do it too, I should do it quickly.】

【Everyone, keep your calm.】

When the Guardian of the Blade Forest attempted to bless Seo Gangrim, other gods also sent offers of divine blessing, albeit belatedly. Humans couldn't directly propose a contract to the gods, but the final choice was up to the humans. At that moment, a particularly clear voice was heard.

【'Master of All Flames' has used the item 'Traces of Divinity'.】

【The god’s messages will be highlighted for 10 minutes.】

The voices were currently mixed and chaotic, and it was difficult to even discern who was who, let alone the divine names. There were often cases of lower level gods impersonating higher level gods. Novices sometimes fell for their words and accepted the title of a demi-god. That's why it's wise to trust only those who openly reveal their divine names.

The 'Traces of Divinity' was a quite expensive item, so lower-level gods wouldn't even think of it.

【'Master of All Flames' is showing interest in you.】

【'Master of All Flames' says that if you possess fire attribute, he can enhance your power even more.】

【'Master of All Flames' encourages you to accept them.】

The true name of 'Master of All Flames' was Agni. For those with the fire attribute, it was a very good god. Moreover, its rank was quite high, so for a low-level practitioner like Seo Gangrim, it was an incredibly awe-inspiring god.

【'Master of All Flames' says that the other gods currently speaking are not worth your time.】

【'Master of All Flames' argues that receiving his divine blessing is the best option.】

However, Seo Gangrim had no intention of accepting a divine blessing from Agni. Ignoring the offer, he continued walking forward. Agni sent messages after messages.

【'Master of All Flames' is bewildered.】

【'Master of All Flames' once again urges you to accept the divine blessing.】

【'Master of All Flames' asks why you're not responding.】

【'Master of All Flames' says that this is a very good opportunity.】

No matter what they said, Seo Gangrim had no intention of accepting a divine blessing from any of them. He silently surveyed the Blade Forests and searched for demons. He could see the lower-level demons lying dead in this area.

【'Master of All Flames' is watching you.】

【'Master of All Flames' is interested in your actions.】

【'Master of All Flames' asks what you're looking at.】

What he was looking at were the wounds left on the demon's corpses. There were traces of swords, bows, and guns. It seemed that the three of them had come first and hunted here. While following their traces and investigating, something caught Seo Gangrim’s eye. There were bloodstains on the ground.

【What did you find?】

【It's bloodstains. Just looking at bloodstains isn't very interesting...】

【Ugh, idiots.】

【Why are we idiots?】

【That Seo Gangrim seems to be more perceptive than you. He noticed something strange.】

As the god had said, something was strange. The blood could have been from a monster, but all the monsters that appeared in this area were of the insect type. Even if they died, the bodily fluids that oozed out of them was not blood, so the chances were high that it was human blood. The footprints left nearby confirmed his suspicion. Upon inspecting the surroundings, he spotted the carcass of a tree monkey, which usually didn't appear in this area. It was clear that someone deliberately brought it here. Upon further inspection of the vicinity, he found a trap hidden among the bushes.

【Oh? A trap?】

【Wow, how did you discover it?】

【Seo Gangrim should have been caught by it too. What a shame.】

【I wouldn't mind getting injured if I could receive divine power.】

A colorless, transparent thread was set up with bells attached to it. It was blood-stained, which allowed Seo Gangrim to find it; otherwise, he might have been caught too. When the thread was pulled, arrows nearby were shot. Additionally, there were other traps like snare traps set up.

【Hey, Gangrim, tell us what you think is going on.】

【In your opinion, what's the situation?】

Although it was annoying to have them constantly talk to him, he decided to respond for now.

"It seems like someone triggered this trap, got injured, and fled."

And the most likely candidates were Shin Sooah, Yoon Bom, and Yoon Geoul.

"Considering that the blood trail leads in the opposite direction of the lobby, they must have been in a situation where they couldn't escape toward the lobby."

【Ooh, ooh, this one's sharp!】

【Did you notice it from the blood trail earlier?】

【Wow, you're like a detective.】

【I wonder who got injured. Judging from his expression, it might be his companion.】

【I'm starting to like this person. Wanna play with me?】

As the gods were talking, Seo Gangrim’s mind was preoccupied with other thoughts. He wondered if he had already encountered that guy. In his past life, it took a week after entering this place before they crossed paths, but Seo Gangrim didn't know if he could gradually change the future and create variations.

【'Guardian of the Blade Forest' has used the item 'Traces of Divinity'.】

【The god’s messages will be highlighted for 10 minutes.】

【'Guardian of the Blade Forest' asks if you are looking for help.】

【'Guardian of the Blade Forest' says he can assist.】

The land god quietly approached Seo Gangrim. Being the god of this place, he would clearly know what had happened here. Seo Gangrim, however, ignored the land god, andcontinued to silently trace the bloodstains.

【'Guardian of the Blade Forest' wonders why you’re not responding.】

【'Guardian of the Blade Forest' asks if you’re disregarding them.】

【'Guardian of the Blade Forest' starts to cry.】

Whether the land god cried or not was not his concern. The bloodstains were leading deeper into the forest. The leaves became denser, making it difficult to approach. Then, he saw people beyond the thicket. Among the unfamiliar faces, there was a familiar face. He saw Yoon Geoul lying on the ground. Seeing people surrounding Yoon Geoul, Seo Gangrim immediately drew my sword.

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"Has the missing trainee returned?"

"No, he haven't returned yet, Team Leader Gong Joo."

Gong Joo silently took a sip of his coffee upon hearing the report from Annaby. An awkward atmosphere filled the break room, and the tea servants were only attentive to Team Leader Gong's mood.

Several days had already passed since Cheon Gunam went missing. In a different region of the Demon World, it might not be a concern, but if someone went missing in the Ice Valley, it would be a dangerous situation in many ways. Cheon Gunam was the first person to be missing, and Team Leader Gong Joo felt discomfort by it.Due to this fact, the tea servants remained silent.

Annaby fidgeted with the cup in her hand and cautiously asked, "Should I go look for him?"

"No, it's fine," Gong Joo replied with a slightly disappointed tone.He had pressed his forehead and gave himself a massage, but the wrinkle between his eyebrows remained.

"We can't intervene with the trainees who went into the Demon World, except within our facilities. They all signed the consent form for injury or death."

Cheon Gunam had also signed an agreement stating that he would not hold them responsible for injuries or death. Therefore, there was no need for the Protection Bureau to intervene. Still, Annaby's expression did not look good.

"Annaby, you're still young and overly concerned about everything."

Gong Joo quietly took another sip of his coffee as he said so. His expression seemed unfazed even if he were to see a dead body.

"If someone was meant to die here, they would have died in the next stage."

Gong Joo didn't seem to feel any guilt. After he placed the empty cup in the trash bin, the assistants quickly rushed over to collect the trash.

"It's a shame. Cheon Gunam was the first conqueror of the Second Stage. But it can't be helped."

He had the attitude of someone who had lost an unimportant item. As Annaby remained silent, unable to agree with his words, Gong Joo said firmly, "Annaby, with one death, how do you expect us to continue? You know they'll encounter others from different teams in addition to the inhabitants in the Blade Forest, right?"

"Yes. We'll meet the even-numbered teams..."

Although the doors of the Second and Fourth Teams were placed at a considerable distance from each other, it was inevitable that they would meet at some point. Even if that region of the Demon World was vast, it was still a confined space.

Annaby cautiously spoke up, "But maybe everyone will cooperate."

"Haha," Gong Joo chuckled briefly as if it was amusing.

"Well, if fights don't break out over demons, that would be fortunate. But everyone is in a competitive relationship."

With an increasing number of people, friction was bound to occur. They weren't from the same team, so they wouldn't encounter each other even if they returned to the lobby. Moreover, there was a reward for the first conqueror, so there was a possibility of competition arising because of that.

Gong Joo continued, his eyes filled with hostility, "In the odd-numbered teams, conquerors have already emerged."

"Already? Which team?"

"It's the First Team."

Upon hearing it was the First Team, Annaby's face became troubled. Gong Joo had a hostile relationship with the team’s leader. At least this time, they were divided into odd and even-numbered team.

"We might as well say it's our team since First Team already conquered the Fourth Stage."

With those words, Gong Joo's gaze was filled with a sense of rivalry. He said while grinding his teeth, "No, we must do better than the First Team. The first conqueror must come from our team."