The Mythical Hunter has Returned - Chapter 144



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Episode 144

“Come to our store. You don’t have to come all the way to the headquarters. I’ll come to our store in Seoul, so I’ll meet you there tomorrow.”

The set that left these words disappeared as quickly as it had arrived.

I saw where the set had disappeared.

“I did gain an alliance, but….”

I’m not sure if I can really believe it.

A temporary alliance where we go together just because we have the same goal.

‘Up to there.’

I didn’t want to ask for more than that.

Of course, I didn’t know that Set would bring up the other world god to me.

The current ordeal is a structure created by the existing gods, and he wants to destroy that structure.

It must be a goal that reflects the set’s understanding and calculations.

Unlike other gods who depend on the Abyss economy, he runs his business entirely on his own and has no need for the Abyss.

‘If the Abyss disappears and a new order is established, the god who will be the most important among them is Set.’

I don’t intend to make an issue of that.

My goal is to prevent the lives of humans who are treated like tools by the gods from collapsing.

However, Athena and Hades warned him several times to be careful, saying that Set was suspicious.

“He is an untrustworthy race. You should not associate with gods with beast-heads.”

Fenrir growled, showing his hostility towards Set, as if he had been hit once.

“Have you been hurt by anything?”

“… I can’t say that there isn’t any.”

I held back my words, thinking that I shouldn’t say anything more to him as he clicked his tongue.

“Then are you going to go kill the sun god Ra right away?”

“I guess so.”

“It’s not easy to attack the Lord. And… now you’re going to be a real public enemy. Yesterday, Thor died, and countless reporters and hunters surrounded Thor’s pantheon. Some are attacking him, claiming that Thor died because Zeus took Mjolnir away from him.”

“I guess your authority has declined.”

“Yeah. It was ridiculous. He probably wants to kill you right now.”

“That’s a good thing. They’ll come to you on their own, so I don’t have to go looking for them.”

Another option would be to launch an all-out war.

Athena frowned at my words.

“… Are you serious? Are you really going to deal with them all?”

“That’s right. In the end, we have to overcome them all. If we can’t defeat them, then in the end, there’s no way out.”

“It’s not as easy as it sounds.”

Beep!

She turned on the TV.

Even though it was the evening time slot for dramas, the TV was full of news about Thor’s death.

-How should we interpret this incident? After all, it seems like even God is not perfect… .

-That’s crazy! Have you forgotten what the gods did during the Great Advent? Do you think humans alone can stop all those monsters?

-If such a god died to humans, isn’t it possible for humans to do the same? Now, can’t we fight on our own?

A heated debate unfolded on TV.

Humans, gods, and the Abyss.

There were also some panelists who believed that the crisis caused by the Abyss was now over.

At that moment, while the argument was going on, my face appeared on TV.

-Then what do you think should happen to the new killer, Kim Do-jin?

-He should be punished appropriately. Whatever the reason, he killed someone.

It was a moment when the opinions of the panelists who had been divided when talking about humans vs. gods became one.

‘As expected, everyone sees me as an enemy.’

For those who do not know what the gods will do in the future, what I am doing now is reckless killing.

“Public opinion is negative about you now. After all, you are showing yourself indiscriminately killing gods.”

“How did the other gods react?”

“… Zeus, Odin, and even the sun god Ra have all issued orders to punish you. Instead of offering a bounty and ordering other guilds to bring you your head, it seems like they’ll use all their power.”

“Then you’re saying that the front line responsible for sealing and maintaining the Abyss has also been removed?”

Athena nodded.

“Uncle Hades and I have evacuated you right now, but this place will be discovered soon. They are trying to kill you somehow.”

“I guess I should clear up some misunderstandings by saying that I didn’t just kill Thor.”

“Are you thinking of appearing on TV?”

“I have to get some exposure to the media somehow.”

I spread out my hands.

Okay then.

Phagec!

Mjolnir, holding lightning, appeared.

“I have to show you. That I didn’t kill Thor for no reason.”

“How are you going to show it? If you go into a broadcasting station now, you’ll get caught.”

“Isn’t there an Abyss?”

“Abyss?”

“Yes. I will show you there.”

That I have Mjolnir.

And there was a surefire way to show it.

Defeat the Abyss and return with Mjolnir in your hand.

The more the Abyss no one thinks of conquering, the greater its effect will be.

for example.

‘The Abyss that Thor was blocking from expanding.’

When it comes to the worst abysses in humanity today, there are usually two that come to mind.

One was the Abyss of the God of Sloth, which could not be conquered without Thor, and he had to make great sacrifices.

Another is the Abyss of Despair, which suffered the most casualties in the first Great Advent but still had no strategy for conquering it.

The former was able to make a strategy, but the latter was unable to find a strategy even until the second great descent.

Later, during the Second Great Advent, the god of destruction, Zenon, appeared from the Abyss.

The despair he brought to humanity….

‘I don’t even want to imagine it.’

Now that Thor is dead, there will be no other god to take care of this.

They gave it to me anyway.

‘They are out to get me now.’

In the meantime, I will conquer the Abyss and return.

I don’t think anyone would have thought that I, who was in the center of everyone’s attention, would enter the Abyss at this timing.

If I can conquer the Abyss, which no one, not even Thor, has been able to conquer, the negative public opinion about me will be greatly diluted.

Because it would be proof that I, who kills God, am not hostile to humanity at least.

If I catch the Abyss’ otherworldly god and become stronger, wouldn’t I be able to defeat at least one of the main gods?

Now we even have the ultimate relic, Mjolnir.

“If they are the Lords, they will chase us into the Abyss.”

“That’s what I’m aiming for.”

Because of the notoriety the Abyss holds, not everyone will be able to enter.

What if everyone comes in?

‘You can use that to attack.’

The enemy of my enemy is my friend.

I’m sure I can use it somehow.

“What do you plan to do with the set?”

“First of all, you have to go find it.”

And I’m going to ask for help.

If you really want to kill Ra, help me.

“It might be a trap.”

“It won’t be a trap.”

Clearly, Set’s words made sense.

His goals and ambitions were also firm.

I will not sell myself to them to follow them.

Especially if it’s a set that’s quick to count and calculate.

“If it’s a trap, we have to break through it.”

There is no time to hesitate.

After meeting the set as quickly as possible, head to the Abyss.

I gathered my gear and stood up.

“What will Athena do?”

“You will not be able to enter the Abyss. All my apostles will not be able to endure it.”

“All right.”

“I’ll give you a signal when the guards approach from the entrance.”

That will do.

That’s enough.

* * *

Loki has been following Lee Hyeon, who has recently been praised as a human hero.

It’s already been a week.

But no matter how much he chased after it, the guy didn’t show any reaction to him.

Just silently subjugate the monsters of the Abyss.

“Amazing. The way you fight is interesting. You never spare yourself, do you?”

“… … .”

“You seem quite talkative on TV. Is that a mask or something? I like that side of you.”

Loki watched quietly as Lee Hyun fought.

Fight off the monsters that rush in while wielding a giant spear and wearing shiny armor.

Looking at it this way, it seemed very simple and straightforward.

One strange thing.

‘I never avoid it.’

The point is that Lee Hyeon is only attacking.

As if he knew that the enemy’s attacks would not affect him.

This was the Abyss, where even the strongest armor could be broken by monsters.

But the guy swung his spear as if it was obvious it wouldn’t break.

‘It’s like receiving a blessing.’

I heard that you have clearly awakened, but you have not received any blessings, so there is no god in charge.

‘It’s strange. Really, it’s strange.’

Loki approached Lee Hyun.

“You seem like a good fit for me. What do you think? Become my apostle?”

“… … .”

Lee Hyun, who had wiped the monster’s blood away, looked at Loki with cold eyes.

“Get out. I don’t need your attention.”

“Wow, it’s brutal. It’s definitely different from what I saw on TV.”

“Isn’t it the same for you too?”

“I’m the god of pranks. If I wear a mask and act like a prankster, no one will find it strange. But you’re different, aren’t you?”

Hearing those words, Lee Hyeon let out a shallow sigh.

“Because I am a hero of humanity?”

“I won’t deny it.”

“That’s funny.”

Lee Hyun clicked his tongue and ignored Loki.

But Loki followed him and asked.

“So, you don’t need my help?”

“does not exist.”

“You’re just like Dojin. There’s something about you that makes me curious. Really… It’s so interesting.”

“Dojin?”

Lee Hyun was the first to react to Loki’s giggling words.

“Do you know Dojin?”

“Oh, you’re the first one to show interest in me? You know Dojin too? Well, he really is a strange person.”

“Did you give Dojin a blessing?”

“No way. I can’t do that.”

“…okay?”

“then.”

At those words, Lee Hyeon’s interest cooled in an instant.

Loki felt it.

Lee Hyun, this man has a strong desire for Kim Do Jin.

‘That’s strange. As far as I know, they’ve only met once.’

Why does Lee Hyeon have such a strong desire for Kim Do Jin?

‘Dojin, what on earth have you done?’

Loki followed Lee Hyeon, thinking to himself.

Loki’s interest in the existence of the hero of humanity was gradually beginning to shift to Dojin.

* * *

“Jang Man-cheol.”

I saw Jang Man-cheol with his hands and feet tied by Lee Soo-yeon and Promise.

A connection from a past life.

Jang Man-cheol, who I had knocked out and set aside because I didn’t want to kill him, was looking at me.

“Kim Do-jin, you really are the famous God Slayer. Did you really kill Thor?”

“okay.”

I answered and took out Mjolnir.

Jang Man-cheol’s eyes widened when he saw the hammer holding lightning.

“Mjolnir…? Why…?”

As he was holding Mjolnir, which only those with conviction could lift, Jang Man-cheol looked at the hammer with a puzzled face.

That too for a moment.

“Why is that? Why did you kill Thor?”

There was no anger or resentment in his voice as he asked me.

Just a simple question.

“Because I had to die.”

“…Why?”

“I can’t tell you.”

“I see.”

He was silent for a moment.

“Then why did you keep me alive?”

“Because it’s useful.”

“I’m just a member of the Thor Guild. I don’t think a big shot like you would be interested in me.”

“I brought him here because he showed potential. That’s all.”

Jang Man-cheol was speechless.

“If you will fight alongside me, I will make you my apostle. But if not… .”

“Are you going to kill me?”

“I won’t kill you, but I’ll chase you far away so you can never stand on the battlefield again.”

Still, I didn’t want to kill him with my own hands.

“Aren’t you human? Then how can you be an apostle…?”

“Answer first.”

“If you killed Thor, then that means you are much stronger than Thor, right?”

“okay.”

“… I understand. I can’t forgive you for killing Thor, but you have proven that you are strong, and my goal is to always fight alongside the strong.

“That’s fine.”

“But how are you going to make them apostles? If it’s just a title or something…”

“Just watch quietly.”

[As the master of a living myth, you can gather guild members who follow your myth and appoint apostles.]

[Number of Apostles 1/2]

The maximum number of apostles increased while capturing Thor.

I was thinking of putting Jang Man-cheol in that slot.

[Jang Man-cheol is appointed as the apostle.]