Became the Transcendent Monarch of the Corner of the Room - Chapter 104

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Episode 104

“Start with the closest goblins!”

The moment a brief command fell from Choi Hyun-min’s lips.

Fire rained down on the goblins surrounding Im Ye-seo.

Kwaagwang!

Rockets spewing fire with a thunderous roar.

The Mechanical Goblins didn’t react to the simultaneous barrage of artillery.

No, they couldn’t.

Kkeek!

The firepower and heat of shells covering them in an instant.

They crushed the armor that even the Hunters’ swords couldn’t pierce in one blow.

Splat.

‘Lord Choi Hyun-min! Those are Lord Choi Hyun-min’s summons!’

Goblins being crushed by the shell baptism.

The encirclement surrounding Im Ye-seo collapsed in an instant.

‘…I’m alive.’

At that sight, she unconsciously felt all strength drain from her legs.

Thud.

Was it because the tension was released?

Im Ye-seo collapsed right onto the floor.

Meanwhile, explosion sounds were heard again.

Along with dizzying heat enveloping the surroundings.

Kkeeeek!

Under the Rocket Troopers’ attack, the numerous goblins were crumpled like tissue paper.

Im Ye-seo sitting collapsed on the floor.

Familiar silhouettes began to appear around her.

Soldiers carrying massive rocket launchers on their shoulders.

The Bald Barbarian Warrior.

And even a Mage wearing pure white robes.

Certainly they were beings that looked alien on the surface.

‘To think seeing those people would make me feel this relieved…’

Since she already knew who they were.

Im Ye-seo let go of the string of tension she had been holding onto until the very end.

And from behind them-

“Are you alright?”

A familiar face, Choi Hyun-min revealed himself.

“For now, yes.”

Im Ye-seo answered briefly to his question.

She slightly lifted both hands to show him.

“Fortunately you don’t seem to be seriously injured… Don’t tell me you were here alone?”

When he asked, Im Ye-seo pointed beyond instead of answering.

The corpse of a crushed Hunter.

At the sight mangled beyond recognition, let alone identification.

Choi Hyun-min unconsciously frowned.

“I saw a few other Hunters too, but most ended up like that. Or died fighting among themselves.”

The time the Hunters had been isolated in the Past Labyrinth was at least two days or more.

Probably most of those who entered without proper preparation met terrible fates.

‘Should I look for other Hunters first?’

The request Choi Hyun-min received from the Awakening Management Agency was simple.

‘Save and bring back as many Hunters as possible.’

Of course, how many people to save.

What methods to use – nothing was decided.

It was something that had to be accomplished purely by Choi Hyun-min’s abilities alone.

‘Let’s find people first. It would be better to gather some people then combine forces to find the exit.’

While Choi Hyun-min could freely come and go outside.

Other Hunters couldn’t do that.

“Did you also receive a Quest, Im Ye-seo?”

“A Quest…?”

Im Ye-seo still sitting half-sprawled on the floor.

When he asked the question, she tilted her head puzzled.

‘I guess the Quest to destroy Rendin Castle was only given to me.’

From her reaction, she seemed to have no idea.

Choi Hyun-min glanced around the surroundings.

Fortunately, there seemed to be no one around except the two people and the Block Toys.

“I received a Quest.”

Even so, just in case, Choi Hyun-min spoke in a lowered voice.

At those words, Im Ye-seo’s eyes widened.

“What kind of Quest?”

“Destroy Rendin Castle.”

At those words, her gaze naturally turned to the side.

A gray castle towering through the misty clouds.

“That’s probably what it’s referring to.”

“I think so too.”

“To destroy that thing…”

Glance.

Im Ye-seo was about to shake her head saying it was an impossible Quest.

She looked at the Block Toys standing behind Choi Hyun-min and shut her mouth tight.

She knew all too well how strong they were.

If it were another Hunter, she would have denied it first saying it was impossible.

‘If it’s Lord Choi Hyun-min… it might really be possible.’

If it were him, it might be possible.

And if the Quest he received wasn’t false.

“Maybe if we destroy that castle, an exit might appear.”

Im Ye-seo who had been thinking about something.

When she spoke carefully, Choi Hyun-min also agreed.

“I’m thinking the same thing. I believe the Quest is telling us the exit.”

In fact, there was no choice but to believe it.

Even if that might be a lie.

For Im Ye-seo right now, Choi Hyun-min’s words were like her only hope.

“Will you come with me?”

Did he read her thoughts?

Choi Hyun-min extended his hand toward her sitting on the floor.

“Let’s do that.”

Thunk.

As if she had been waiting for his proposal.

Im Ye-seo grabbed his extended hand and lifted herself up with all her strength.

She conveyed the information she had gathered to Choi Hyun-min.

No, she opened her mouth to convey it.

“There are some points I’ve been observing from over there…”

Grrrrowl-

Choi Hyun-min, who had been listening intently to Im Ye-seo’s words with perked ears.

He stared blankly at her flushed red face, then stammered out his words.

“Are… Are you hungry?”

***

-Kya! As expected of Master!

-This is why we should listen to Master! Got it?

-Hmm, having a meal in a place like this seems quite romantic.

-Which bastard took my leg?

“Chick… en…?”

Im Ye-seo doubted her own eyes.

Of all things, she never expected to see chicken in a place like this.

Usually Hunters carry labyrinth rations or simplified biscuits for hunting efficiency.

Her eyes widened at the chicken Choi Hyun-min pulled out.

What was truly surprising was something else entirely.

-The wing is mine!

-Hehehe, I’m eating two!

-Chicken is definitely best seasoned.

-You guys don’t know how to eat. Plain is the best for everything.

She had thought they were simple summons.

But as if they had been waiting for Choi Hyun-min to bring out the chicken.

Before she knew it, they had settled down and were gnawing on chicken legs.

Even that bald warrior who seemed like he would be stern.

-Ahem. Chicken should definitely be fried… *sniff*. I tear up every time I eat it… *sniff*…

Despite his build, he was sniffling tears while deliciously eating chicken.

Moreover, Choi Hyun-min seemed accustomed to this, responding very calmly.

“Anyone need pickled radish?”

-Me! Me! Master, I need pickled radish!

-You can eat the vegetables yourself.

-I just need the broth!

-Is there no salt, Master?

“I got it, so wait a little.”

In the middle of a labyrinth crawling with monsters.

At this bizarre scene of leisurely eating chicken as if they had come on a picnic.

Im Ye-seo felt a strange sense of disconnect.

‘This… my eyes haven’t gone strange, have they. Or maybe it’s some kind of hallucination…’

Would it be okay to eat together?

She rolled her eyes and fell into deep thought at this alien feeling.

But perhaps human nature came before confusion.

She carefully picked up a piece of chicken placed in front of her.

And as she took a bite.

Crunch!

The rich aroma of fried food rushing to her nose.

At the same time, the thrilling crispiness transmitted from her teeth sent a shiver through her body.

‘…Blessing.’

Was it just her imagination that the word blessing was suddenly imprinted in her mind?

She hadn’t eaten a proper meal since entering the Past Labyrinth.

“Please eat plenty. There’s still a lot left.”

“Is… is that okay? It seems like there won’t be enough.”

“One or two people eating until they burst won’t finish it all, so don’t worry and eat.”

At Choi Hyun-min’s words, Im Ye-seo’s eyebrows shot up.

Those friends-

There seemed to be nearly thirty summons?

“We might have to hold out here for a long time… Won’t ordinary rations be difficult?”

“Hmm… The food I have now is roughly enough for 500 people, would that not be enough?”

“5… what did you say?”

Im Ye-seo, who had been calculating and worrying about the future.

Her mouth dropped open at Choi Hyun-min’s words.

“500 servings. It’s not that much really, but if we’re in a hurry I can bring more, so it’s fine.”

The mention of 500 servings was surprising enough.

But what came after completely threw Im Ye-seo into confusion.

“Bring more?”

“Yes.”

“From where?”

“From outside.”

“Outside… you mean…”

“I mean outside the labyrinth.”

He can go outside the labyrinth?

Did he read her confused expression?

Choi Hyun-min spoke with an awkward face.

“You can go outside?!!”

“Yes… Well… I seem to be able to.”

“How?!”

Im Ye-seo looked at him with a shocked expression.

Her face contained much greater surprise than her questions suggested.

“Well. I don’t know the reason either, but I was able to freely enter and exit like a normal labyrinth. This food was also supported by the Interdimensional Management Bureau…”

“Ah…”

As soon as she heard his words, Im Ye-seo let out a sigh of relief.

Thank goodness.

They haven’t given up on us from outside.

Only then was she able to completely finish the piece of chicken she was holding.

***

“This place isn’t as wide as you’d think.”

Im Ye-seo stepped forward to lead the group, saying she would guide them.

Her first words were a bit different from Choi Hyun-min’s expectations.

“A labyrinth created based on a grassland environment. Base camps and devices that summon monsters are placed throughout.”

“Devices…”

“Things like barracks or tents.”

Tents, he thought he had seen those before.

The tent that had created the Mechanical Orcs.

Choi Hyun-min recalled that tent he had seen before.

“The Hunters were probably summoned randomly between those. And the place that appears to be the very center of this entire field is-“

Im Ye-seo continued her explanation.

She stopped mid-sentence and turned around to point in the opposite direction.

There stood Rendin Castle towering high.

“Rendin Castle.”

“If that Quest you received, Choi Hyun-min, is real… that place would be both the final objective and exit of this labyrinth.”

“What about where the other Hunters are?”

Finding the exit and destroying Rendin Castle was important too.

But Choi Hyun-min’s primary objective was rescuing the other Hunters.

“If it’s that… follow me.”

Had it been waiting for his words?

Im Ye-seo took Choi Hyun-min and strode forward with large steps.

How far had they traveled from that initial place?

When leather tents began to appear one by one in the distance.

An unpleasant smell began to poke sharply at Choi Hyun-min’s nose.

‘The smell of blood.’

A nauseating stench of blood spread throughout the surroundings.

Along with it, screams of people began to be heard from here and there.

“Aaaahhh!”

“Kheuk!”

“Sa, save me… Heuk!”

They were living Hunters!

The moment he faced those screams, Choi Hyun-min clenched his fists tightly.

That’s when it happened.

Whiing! Whiing! Whiing!

Along with ear-piercing warning sounds.

Quest notifications began to appear before his eyes.

[Quest: Survive.]

[Quest: Survive.]

[Quest: Survive.]

…

[Reward: Lord Points 10000]

10000 points?!

No, more than that, they’re giving this many points just for surviving?!

Choi Hyun-min was calmly reading the message.

Im Ye-seo’s scream pierced into his ears.

“Watch out!!!”

And a little faster than her scream.

Swoosh!

A pitch-black shadow came rushing toward Choi Hyun-min.

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