The Mythical Hunter has Returned - Chapter 38



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Episode 038

I recalled the situation when the heroes were hunting Jormungand.

“Focus everything! “I’ll take care of him in one blow!”

-Koooo! How dare you! Are you attacking me who helped humanity and fought together?

The air rang with the cry of a giant dragon perched on the east coast.

“Concentrate! Quickly find his heart!”

“Form a magic circle! “Tie down his movements!”

“There’s a storm coming!”

“Back the ship back!”

As the air trembled and rain poured down at the roar of Jormungand, a spirit creature comparable to a god, the heroes on the ship hurriedly retreated back.

They were all heroes doing their part.

The famous Greek Hercules, Japanese psychic Seimei, and Babylonian hero Gilgamesh were also on the ship.

All heroes who participated in the Jormungand subjugation expedition.

The scene was being broadcast live on TV.

The reason for the subjugation of Jormungand was the suspicion that a giant spirit creature that once fought on the side of human history was attached to the gods of the other world and was attacking humanity.

It was the Egyptian gods Osiris and Set who raised the suspicion, and Athena of Greek mythology also added weight to the suspicion.

There was interference from Jormungand during the subjugation of the Abyss.

But it was something I didn’t understand.

Jormungand more actively killed the monsters that came out of the Abyss than anyone else.

He may have killed more monsters than all other heroes combined.

A giant snake over hundreds of meters long had such power.

While everyone was questioning the suspicion, one god presented evidence that Jormungand had communicated with the god of the other world.

It was Thor, the god of lightning, the archenemy of Jormungand.

-Take a look. These are proofs that Jormungand betrayed us.

After presenting information about Jormungand’s betrayal, he raised his voice and shouted that this monster must be punished immediately.

Following the remarks of the God of Lightning, who had a strong position among the gods, the subjugation of the giant dragon progressed quickly.

– Passed. Organize a punitive force in Jormungand immediately.

That was the reason why even the guild established by God participated in this expedition.

-We are helping you. Move forward!

At Odin’s shout, dozens of Valkyries spread their wings and flew away, and the guild members who followed Odin flew over the water.

Apollo, the god of archery, and the guild members fired arrows endlessly, and Hercules eventually swam over and climbed on top of Jormungand’s body.

Thor struck down lightning, and Shiva, the Indian god of destruction, tore off its tail with both hands.

At that time, the hunt in Jormungand was broadcast live around the world.

An unprecedented hunting of spiritual creatures.

I also watched it on TV.

At that time, I had just returned from hunting another Abyss.

I heard the news about the expedition late, and there were some disturbing elements.

But to say that, at the time, I was just an individual with no guild or power.

The fight in the East Sea lasted for two days.

The cruelty of that battle was indescribable.

Many heroes died unable to overcome Jormungand’s poison.

Many more people died from poisoning.

There were many times more people who died from poisoning than those who were bitten and crushed by the main body of Jormungand.

Many gods of lesser status also died.

It was too much of a sacrifice to fight to kill the spirit being ‘supposed’ to be a traitor inside.

and.

-Off… . Why, why me… . Why did I give up my freedom for you? .

Jormungand uttered those last words.

The battle was the victory of the gods of human history.

Although it was a painful victory, the goal of killing Jormungand was achieved.

The video was full of cheers from heroes and people.

The traitor was killed, and they shouted victory.

But the problem began with Jormungand’s death.

The poison from the giant snake spread to the East Sea, where it was hiding.

The death of the giant dragon that was sleeping deep in the East Sea turned the East Sea and parts of the Pacific Ocean into hell.

Korea lost its eastern coast and Busan Port, and Japan also lost its entire western coast.

The most fatal thing was that the Port of Busan was lost due to the poison created by killing a spirit creature, not a monster or an abyss.

Afterwards, the aftereffects of losing the first port were that the country suffered blows in many directions.

And it wasn’t just Korea’s problem.

Pollution in parts of the Pacific Ocean.

Islands smaller than Korea suffered complete destruction due to the death of the giant dragon. In some areas, the sea has become inaccessible due to the miasma.

Afterwards, the poison spread through the ocean currents polluted the entire ocean over a long period of time, causing the demonic energy in the air to become increasingly dense.

The main cause of the air becoming completely polluted with demon energy in the future was the death of Jormungand.

That wasn’t the only problem.

Okay.

The Abyss that Jormungand was blocking with his body.

When the body of the giant dragon that was forcibly blocking the gap in the Abyss disappeared, a new Abyss soon opened.

There were not many people who could attack the Abyss in the sea, which was polluted with a poison that made one’s breath suffocate just by touching it.

The Abyss, which could not be conquered for a long time, poured out numerous monsters.

And the god of the other world descended with them.

Azur, god of the sea.

Due to the advent of the god of the other world, the entire east coast became a useless wasteland for a long time after the death of Jormungand.

That was the first reason to try to prevent his death.

‘If you must die, you must die on land, not in the sea.’

In that case, at least his death won’t have a global impact.

At least we can attack the Abyss that he was blocking.

And the second reason to prevent Jormungand’s death immediately.

‘The existence of Thor.’

Thor, the god of lightning, most strongly advocated for the subjugation of Jormungand.

Even in mythology, they are rivals and adversaries who kill each other.

A god who fears Jormungand more than anyone else.

He is the most difficult god I have to deal with, but his weaknesses are also clear.

Jormungand was Thor’s weakness itself.

The reason I returned to the past was to kill all the gods who were deceiving everyone.

If I could use Jormungand to plunge a dagger into Thor’s neck.

There was absolutely nothing wrong with saving Jormungand.

but.

I kept getting caught up in the fact that Jormungand was also a mythical being.

Jormungand was also a being that could easily be registered in the encyclopedia, and a spirit creature that I would have to kill someday.

Of course, sometimes spirit creatures with much more powerful powers than gods would appear.

Loki’s three children and the monster Gigas of Greek mythology had powers comparable to those of gods.

What if these guys change their minds like the gods?

It was no different from creating a new enemy.

‘I need some sure shackles to control it.’

Either create shackles that you can never betray, or give me trust so that you can trust me completely.

If that doesn’t work.

‘I’ll have to kill him.’

Suyeon Lee asked me as I was lost in thought.

“Are you saying you don’t want to kill Jormungand?”

“I’m thinking about what to do.”

“If you kill Jormungand, you will incur resentment from the people on the beach.”

“What is the reason?”

“People on the east coast, including Sokcho, especially those engaged in fishing and sea work, now worship Jormungand as their god.”

“god… “What?”

My brows furrowed without me realizing it.

It wasn’t just because people said they worshiped him as a god.

In my past life, I already knew that the people on the beach revered Jormungand as a god.

‘It’s too soon.’

It was far ahead of what I knew.

“When did you start believing?”

“well. I don’t even know that far. It’s not strange. It is a world where God has descended into this world. There are people who join a guild and become awakened, but those who do not believe that a being close to their lives is God.”

Jormungand sleeping in the East Sea.

If he has even the slightest bad intentions, the coastal villages and the people who make a living at the sea will inevitably come to an end.

In that fear, you must have seen that monster killing monsters pouring from the Abyss.

A sense of faith that had never existed before began to arise.

Or maybe it was some kind of expression of not wanting to upset the monster.

A strong faith may have already been in place before I knew it.

then.

‘They must be there too.’

A religious order that worshiped Jormungand as a god and deceived people.

The ones who gave Thor a reason to claim the subjugation of Jormungand.

They created evidence that made even Loki, who opposed the subjugation of Jormungand, take Thor’s side.

Those who shouted that human sacrifice should be made to Jormungand.

I’m sure they are there.

Since I needed to do some research, I needed to make the trip a little longer.

“Before I go, I’d like to hear more about how people on the East Coast worship that monster as a god.”

“Where should I begin… .”

* * *

After breaking up with Lee Su-yeon and preparing for the three-day expedition, I drove to the East Sea beach.

It was a small used car purchased with money raised by selling various by-products obtained from the Lava Abyss to Jooman Choi.

Since most of the luggage can be handled with Kibisis, there were no restrictions on size, so we loaded up in an appropriately sized SUV.

Driving wasn’t difficult.

This is something I did in my past life to the point of boredom.

Slurp, slosh.

The waves crashed.

The weather was nice too.

It wasn’t the best weather for a summer vacation, but it was at least a suitable day for sailing.

Arriving at a small port on the east coast, I looked at where the ship was docked.

Perhaps it was departure time, but there were no sailors in sight.

I quietly looked at the boat.

It was difficult with a small boat.

A ship that could withstand high waves and stay long enough to go out to sea was needed.

To meet Jormungand, you would have to go quite far out to sea.

But I wasn’t worried about how to save the boat.

That’s right too.

“You arrived earlier than expected.”

Because I have a helper.

King Gunther, the man he had made to kill Siegfried, got out of the truck and laughed.

He swept his beard and shouted loudly.

“I didn’t know you’d ask for help first.”

“I have business to do at the sea. “Don’t you know the sea better than anyone else?”

“Khaha! The sea is my specialty! By the way, please stop using the word ‘Great King’. “It’s been a long time since I gave up my position as king.”

Gunther smiled bitterly and waved his hand.

“Then what can I call you?”

“Call me Gunther. “Because you deserve it.”

“I understand, Gunther.”

“Thank you, Dojin. Hehehe! “It’s like comrades who have been together on the battlefield for a long time!”

“By the way, did you manage to solve the problem of Siegfried and Kriemhild?”

“Of course.”

He sighed as if saying nothing.

“They’re so angry that we killed a German hero, but what can we do? I was in a relationship where I had to kill him if I wanted to live. So, I received a request to subdue some monsters that appear in Germany.”

“I received a request, is it okay for me to stay here?”

“Someone please do me a favor. Of course, I have to come here.”

He chuckled, took a breath, and continued speaking.

“Actually, I set up a mercenary group. Although I cannot grant great blessings like the gods, I teach my followers how to fight. Aren’t I a Viking too? “I can do that much.”

He chuckled, showing off his thick arms.

“And where has Hagen gone?”

“They’re handling the request in Germany on my behalf.”

“ah.”

I expressed my condolences to Hagen, who must be suffering alone with the new soldiers right now.

“By the way, Gunther, have you been to the place I mentioned?”

“You mean the house of the Valkyries?”

“yes.”

Gunther shook his head.

“yet… . “She didn’t deserve it to go looking for her.”

“… Do you need more time?”

“okay. I need to become strong enough to at least be accepted by her. “I can’t go before then.”

It was a bit comical to see the warrior, who usually spread his shoulders and smiled brightly, drooping down.

“Let me know whenever you’re ready. “I will go with you.”

“Kkeuk, thank you. “It gives me strength to hear you say that.”

I asked Gunther, who smiled softly.

“By the way, did you find a boat?”

“Whoa, actually that’s the problem.”

“You seem to have a problem.”

“okay. As you said, it looks like a town with a screw missing somewhere. What should I say… . Should I say that I am excessively afraid of foreigners? I can still see it now. “There are no people.”

As he said, it was strange.

The port town we arrived at was so unpopular that we thought it was unusual.

What can I say?

Should I say it feels like people are intentionally hiding it?

‘also… .’

As Gunther said, something was strange.

Their attitude of excessively rejecting foreigners.

No, maybe it’s not the outsiders that are being rejected, but the people themselves.

I looked around.

The sea with crashing waves, the boat gently bobbing up and down, the smell of salt water passing by the tip of my nose, the empty streets, and.

‘All the doors are closed.’

All the doors to the house and other stores that appeared to be there were closed, as if they were not allowing anyone in.

Do-jin knew the reason why he closed the door and locked himself in.

‘Human sacrifice.’

Does this mean that it has been done secretly since this time?

“Even if you want to rent a boat, you have to talk first to decide whether to rent it or not… . “I don’t think it will be easy to get it.”

“As expected, the atmosphere is unusual.”

“Do you know something?”

It was then.

Deng-. Deng-. Deng-.

A bell rang from the port side.

“Let’s go to where the sound is coming from first.”

The priority was to find someone with whom I could communicate.