Absolute Dweller

Chapter 56: Savior (4)

[Episode 12] Savior (4)

Ha Dong-geon looked down from above and said, “Let’s go down.”

They were about three stories high, but that was not a problem for them with an average level in the mid-30s.

So, the fact that the bridge was broken was not that important in itself.

‘The problem is who did this.’

How many beings could break a concrete bridge?

‘Considering there aren’t any giant footprints around, it wasn’t the Cyclops.’

Moreover, the surrounding buildings were more intact compared to the areas swept by the Cyclops.

Thus, it must have been the work of another monster.

In any case, that meant something powerful enough to break concrete bridges was nearby.

[Everyone, be careful.]

The place where Ha Dong-geon’s party descended was near Dongnae Station.

To reach their destination, Jangjeon-dong, they had to pass through Myeongnyun, Oncheonjang, Busan National University, and Jangjeon Station.

There was about 4km left.

As they descended from the above-ground railway, the number of monsters increased at once, but Ha Dong-geon’s party skillfully fought them off and advanced.

The most prominent were the armored golems summoned by Kang Deok-soo, who acted as a shield.

‘At this rate, we should arrive safely.’

With their skills, there should be no problem.

‘They said it was the same type of apartment complex!’

Based on experience so far, living in an apartment complex had the highest survival rate.

It was difficult for the most common monsters, goblins, to invade. The high population density also allowed people to unite more effectively.

‘May they be safe.’

It was then.

‘Hm?’

The doorbell rang, and I increased a field to show the corridor.

There were six middle-aged men and women standing there.

‘What’s going on?’

There had been occasional incidents like this in the past.

People came to me for various reasons.

Some begged, argued, got angry, and sometimes even proposed deals.

‘This has rarely happened since I left things to Kim Dabin.’

Thinking it was about time, I moved to the entrance to greet them with a light heart.

Click.

I opened the door with the invisible hand.

The people I faced had red eyes.

[Citizen Jang Sung-jun’s trust has increased.]

[Citizen Hong Kyung-taek’s trust has increased.]

[Citizen Lim Kyung-hoon’s trust has increased.]

…

Just coming face-to-face with them resulted in a rapid increase in trust.

‘Is it their first time seeing me?’

If so, they must be newly-arrived individuals.

‘Well, with thousands of new arrivals, it’s only natural.’

Originally, I was planning to send them off to Kim Dabin right away.

However, my thoughts changed when one of them spoke up.

“Please lend us a gun.”

My curiosity was piqued by the group that seemed to be led by Jang Sung-jun.

“A gun?”

“Yes.”

“I’m sorry, but I can’t just lend a gun to anyone.”

There was one reason to regulate firearms even in a world where monsters were roaming.

‘Because we don’t need guns in my territory.’

The homebound area provided perfect protection against monsters.

Only those with citizenship and animals approved by me lived there.

Without my permission, not even a bug could come in, and monsters that are hostile to me would die the moment the area expanded.

A completely safe zone.

Why would anyone need a gun here?

Jang Sung-jun said, “We need to go outside the area.”

People who had to venture out into the world full of monsters.

For them, firearms were a necessity.

‘It’s always welcome to have more citizens hunting monsters.’

Currently, there was a shortage of people hunting due to the increasing level of surrounding monsters.

“So you’re going out to hunt monsters.”

There was a high possibility of hunting utilizing the safe zone, but I thought it was worth supporting these courageous individuals with firearms.

However, Jang Sung-jun shook his head, “No, that’s not it.”

“…What?”

“We’re not going out to hunt monsters. We’re going to save our families.”

“!!”

The appearance of monsters resulted in not only the vassals and I getting separated from our families.

Everyone who was living their own separate lives also lost touch. The number of choices people had was as diverse as the number of people gathered in my area.

There were those who prayed for their families’ safety and focused on surviving; those who despaired and gave up, thinking their families had died; and even those who risked their lives to see their families again.

There was no fixed answer.

Because the number of people who ventured out and died needlessly was not small.

[Citizen Seo Jeong-ah has died.]

Even at this moment, there were citizens dying.

As the population of citizens increased, so did messages about the deaths of citizens.

Not all of them had helplessly died in their rooms.

Some had bravely ventured outside for their families, only to be killed by monsters.

‘They’re the same as me.’

After staying up all night worrying about their families and constantly thinking a bout what they could do, they eventually decided to take action themselves, risking their lives.

And this group must have come here out of desperation.

‘I can’t help everyone.’

However, I could at least give weapons to those who had come here.

“Are the six of you going together?”

“Yes, that’s correct.”

Zzing—

I immediately provided them with six pistols and ammunition and intended to give them even bigger weapons.

“Would you be interested in signing a contract with me?”

Although I hadn’t yet made a contract with the hunting team, I wanted to give them a chance first.

“Thank you! We’ll do anything, anything, if it means we can save our families!”

The subordinate contract had some strict conditions.

I turned to Jang Sung-jun, who had accepted the offer first.

“Kneel.”

Jang Sung-jun was slightly taken aback but knelt down as instructed.

“I-I’m kneeling.”

Even with this ability, Mom hadn’t filled all 100 slots for a reason.

I approached him and placed my hand on his head.

In spite of my shame…

—

“Swear to obey me from now on.”

—

“I swear.”

The moment he swore allegiance.

Paaah!

Bright light emanated from my body and got absorbed into Jang Sung-jun’s body, disappearing.

And.

「Name: Jang Sung-jun (Lv. 30)

Trust: 48

Awakening Ability: Telekinesis

Experience Distribution Rate: 0% (+100%)

Settlement Distribution Rate: 0% (+100%)

★Quest Assignment 🖾Expulsion」

Telekinesis (Grade A)

Consume mental power to exert physical force.

A Grade A skill!

An unexpected jackpot.

“What was that light just now?”

“What’s going on? What happened?”

“Are you okay, Jang Sung-jun?”

With Jang Sung-jun kneeling with a puzzled expression, it was necessary to explain what had happened.

‘Shop open, buy one tangerine.’

Zing—

I held a tangerine in one hand and assigned a quest to Jang Sung-jun.

《Quest Assignment》

Quest content: Use telekinesis to lift the tangerine.

Time limit: 10 minutes 00 seconds

Reward: Mental power enhancement.

Failure penalty: None.

“Huh?”

I handed the tangerine to Jang Sung-jun, who was surprised by the sudden quest window.

As Jang Sung-jun looked back and forth between the quest window and the tangerine, he hesitated for a moment and then began to focus on the tangerine.

And then.

“Woah.”

“Huh? What’s going on with the tangerine?”

“Is Jang Sung-jun doing this?”

When the floating tangerine reached its peak…

Bam!

Perhaps Jang Sung-jun exerted too much force, as the tangerine exploded.

Seeing this, Jang Sung-jun panicked and apologized.

“Ohh! I-I’m sorry!”

“It’s alright.”

Before the tangerine juice could touch my face, it was blocked by an invisible wall and dripped down.

[Citizen Jang Sung-jun’s trust has reached 50.]

[Loyalty is unlocked.]

[Citizen Jang Sung-jun’s loyalty has surpassed 30.]

[Citizen Jang Sung-jun has fulfilled the conditions for vassal registration.]

‘Vassal registration, Jang Sung-jun.’

It was a big catch.

Although the remaining five only awakened abilities ranging from D-grade to C-grade, just one Jang Sung-jun was satisfying enough.

Now that vassal registration was completed, minor support would also be possible.

“Did you say it’s the ○○ Apartment in Yeonji-dong?”

“Yes, that’s it.”

“I wish you luck.”

“Thank you.”

As Jang Sung-jun’s group left, Ha Dong-geon’s party arrived near the next station, Myeongnyun Station.

“Graaaargh!”

A monster suspected to be the culprit that destroyed the above-ground railway line from Dongnae Station to Myeongnyun Station was blocking the path of Ha Dong-geon’s party.

「Twin Headed Ogre (Lv. 45)」

It was a monster armed with muscles that looked full to bursting on its huge body.

Its distinctive feature was that it had two heads.

The monster swung its fist towards Ha Dong-geon’s party.

Whaaaam!

The tremendous force of its fist shook the ground.

Then.

-Swoosh!

A giant crow attacked the left head of the ogre.

“Caw!”

When its gaze turned towards the crow.

Baaang—

A satisfying cracking sound came from the ogre’s right shoulder.

With telekinesis, Moon Byeong-ho teleported while invisible and shot a gun into the ogre’s ear.

“Graaahhh!”

The ogre screamed in pain, clutching its right ear.

Although its intact head looked at its shoulder, there was nothing there.

“Charge!”

Before the ogre could recover its senses, ten steel knights stuck to its feet and swung their halberds.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

The sharp blade dug mercilessly into the ogre’s foot.

“Graaargh!”

The ogre irritatedly kicked the knights away with its foot.

Swoosh!

An arrow of light flew towards its left face and exploded.

Pabababak!!

The arrow of light split into dozens of pieces and hit all over the ogre’s face. The ogre completely lost sight in its left head.

“Graaargh!”

The ogre covered its face with both hands.

“Slam!”

Oh Eon-ju moved, seizing the opportunity.

Wooong.

With Kim Da-jeong’s blessing, Oh Eon-ju swung her claws, and one of the ogre’s ankles was completely broken.

“Graaaaaaahhh!!!”

The enraged ogre roared, full of anger. Ha Dong-geon’s party paused for a moment, and the ogre began to wildly swing its fists.

Quaaang! Quaang!

The ground trembled as if there was an earthquake.

However, there was nothing left near the ogre.

Oh Eon-ju had already withdrawn, and Kang Deok-su’s knights had already been dismissed.

“Graaagh!”

Only the poor ground around the ogre was devastated.

And then.

Swoosh!

An arrow of light flew towards the ogre’s bloody face.

Pababak!

Taking away the rest of the ogre’s eyes.

“Graaaah!”

With this, the ogre lost all four of its eyes.

By then, the roar from its two heads had changed into a scream filled with the anger of being the hunted.

It was like the screams of the countless people who had died at the ogre’s hands.

“Whew.”

Ha Dong-geon stood before the ogre that was now completely blinded, holding a spear.

Wooong!

A black aura emanated from the spearhead Ha Dong-geon was holding.

At the same time, he forcefully threw the spear.

“Heup!”

Zooom!

The black aura on the spearhead spread throughout the spear after being thrown, gradually increasing its momentum.

Burst!

It appeared as if black flames engulfed the spear.

Eventually, when it hit the ogre’s chest.

Baaaang!

A huge explosion blew the upper body of the ogre away.

[Twin Headed Ogre (Lv. 45) has been defeated.]

[You have gained a large amount of experience points.]

[7,223,743,090 won has been deposited into the Absolute Dweller’s wallet.]

And.

[Your skill level has increased.]

The expansion of the area began along with the regular pain.