D-Rank Constellation Hunter… Stuck Without Internet! - Chapter 161

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Chapter 161
“N-nooooo!”
“Kyaaaah!”
“Please save us!”
So this is what people look like when a Constellation appears in the 24th century—they’re practically fainting from shock.
The problem is, this isn’t Earth.
It’s Sungdo.
For a moment, I wasn’t even sure if this was Earth.
But it’s not.
This is definitely where the High Priests are.
“Am I going to die?”
The moment I spoke in a bewildered tone, the panicked High Priests froze in their tracks.
From behind the High Priest whose eight eyes were streaming with tears, a small High Priest emerged.
A ghostly, translucent High Priest appeared.
By appearance, they looked to be around eight years old, but they had the longest tenure of any High Priest in this room.
“Constellation, might I ask what brings you to grace us with your presence in such a place?”
“Ah, I wanted to host a competition, but I wasn’t sure who to contact, so I came here.”
“A competition, you say…”
“I’m looking to acquire a Server. A competition held with remaining Karma.”
“Ah.”
Only then did the High Priest nod as if understanding.
Along with their polite words that I didn’t need to come all the way here (which probably meant I shouldn’t come again), they proceeded to guide me step by step.
Regardless of participation in the competition, all my Karma would be completely consumed, and the world might not even be saved.
“So my Karma can’t be restored even if the world is destroyed, correct?”
“Yes, you must agree to this clause. In fact, the results change greatly depending on the disposition of the Constellations participating in the competition.”
I roughly understood what they meant.
Constellations in need of Karma typically participate in competitions.
However, lacking Karma means they haven’t shown particular distinction in nurturing clients, and with many such Constellations, it might not help in acquiring a Server.
Certainly… I think I last worked together with Sungho Constellation a very long time ago.
“Do you agree? You can take time to think it over and sign later…”
“No, I don’t have time. Give it to me.”
“Please read the terms carefully.”
The High Priest spoke cautiously, as if wanting to avoid suddenly bearing responsibility.
In the end, I was held back and had to read through each precaution one by one.
Essentially, it meant that Sungdo couldn’t restore any Karma lost here, no matter what problems arose.
The competition might not achieve its purpose, and so on and so forth.
Only after reviewing every single detail did I affix my signature and receive permission to host the competition.
“Now, confirming Se-um Constellation’s remaining Karma…”
The High Priest’s expression suddenly hardened as they checked my Karma.
“What is it?”
In all my years, I’ve never seen someone try to host a Competition with karma like this. Same expression.
Without realizing it, I felt the sting and averted my gaze.
“Will that be a problem?”
“No, it won’t be a problem, but… it could end up being a one-person Competition…”
“There will be three of us, though?”
“Ah…”
In place of the High Priest, who seemed at a loss for words, I hastily handed back the consent form.
He lifted the consent form into the air and slowly absorbed it.
Fragments scattered like stars pierced into the bodies of the High Priests, and they all began typing on keyboards in unison.
“Then, on the final Gate opening day of that Server, shall we make the third wave the Competition event?”
“Yes, but does the organizer have to be in Sungdo?”
“If you’re not the organizer yourself, a representative is required. Is there perhaps another Constellation who could represent you?”
Countless faces flashed through my mind.
I wasn’t sure if they’d agree to the request, but one Constellation came to mind.
“Delta Constellation.”
“Delta Constellation, you say…?”
“Yes, that Constellation from the lower layers.”
The High Priest’s expression, which had been composed throughout, wavered for the first time.
It seemed they didn’t know I was on a level where I could call upon such an old and powerful Constellation.
Truth be told, I wouldn’t call it a close relationship—I just threw the name out there.
Nothing to lose. If it doesn’t work, I’ll just pass it to Tasha.
“I’ll confirm.”
Ah, so they need to confirm separately.
The High Priest quickly seemed to be checking something, then took on a serious expression.
Like a child caught breaking a dish at home, they looked nervous.
“They said yes.”
“Ah… yes?”
“They said they’ll proceed as your representative.”
I had just recklessly thrown out the name without even verifying, and Delta Constellation agreed to it immediately without even confirming with me?
What is this, Se-um?
Se-um, is your credibility really this high?
As I made an expression of disbelief, the High Priest sent me a look as if I were a strange Constellation.
“Is this perhaps a matter that hasn’t been agreed upon?”
“Yes, no. No, it’s fine. Agreed.”
“I understand…”
Clearly suspicious but not wanting to get entangled in troublesome matters, the High Priest silently nodded.
Fearing they’d press further, I quickly backpedaled and bowed before fleeing.
I’d cleared one major hurdle at least.
As I let out a sigh, numerous messages began appearing before my eyes.
[ Sellen: Ah, why didn’t you contact me first~ ]
[ Sellen: Competition~ ]
[ Sellen: I’ll go too~ ]
[ Sungho: Se-um, what time does the competition start? If you let me know, I’ll make sure to be ready by then. I’ve done a bit of research on the Hunter World just in case, and I’d like to discuss that with you as well. ]
Delta: Ugh, the upper floors… It’s been so long. Haaah… *sigh*
[ Delta: Take a flower with you~~ @-]-)–( off we go.. ) ]
Beyond the Constellations I knew, even those I’d exchanged brief words with suddenly reached out.
[ Mermaid: Seum ㅠ.ㅠ I don’t have much karma, but they said they were holding a contest… … … Aren’t you starving? ]
[ The Mermaid: I’ll go too, so don’t worry too much… ]
[Mermaid: If it’s too tight, just say something… … … … … … ㅠㅠ ]
The Witch: Anyway lol
[ The Witch: Is it Hunters this time?? Last time you practiced martial arts alone, and when you couldn’t do it by yourself, you spent all your karma. ]
[ The Witch: Sigh… ]
[ The Witch: I’ll go too ]
Even Constellations on bad terms with me.
Leviathan: I’ll definitely repay this humiliation this time, I swear.
[ Leviathan: Teaming up with Sellen… ]
[ Leviathan: Hmph!!! ]
[ Leviathan: I’ll drain all your karma ]
[ Leviathan: and buy a new machine. ]
So Pamang’s real name was Leviathan.
Ugh, that personality doesn’t match at all.
Beyond them, even those whose names I couldn’t remember readily volunteered to participate.
By now, everyone who needed to know already knew that I’d become a karma pauper.
So why were they all taking my side like this?
I’d always thought Constellations were purely transactional beings.
But now I wondered if they, too, understood the value of bonds and karma that transcended even their comprehension.
No, don’t do this.
I’m terribly weak to things like this.
I’m going to get emotional. This is unbearable. My chest is really going to ache.
I fled the chat room and rushed to my room.
No, Se-um! Keep your composure!
The moment I burst through the door, Franson, who’d been lying down, jolted in surprise and stared at me.
“Why is your face all red like you’ve been moved by every living thing in the world? Did you cry over some utterly clichéd and touching display of Constellation solidarity?”
“Ugh, be quiet!”
“Did you cry?”
“Argh!”
* * *
“I’ll have one more clarity pill.”
“If you eat too many of those, you might get drowsy, your concentration could drop, and if you’re not careful, you might start talking nonsense.”
“But…!”
“There’s nothing quite like medicine dosage that requires such careful measurement and moderation.”
“Yes….”
This conversation wasn’t between me and Ha Gyuhyuk, or between Tasha and Ji Chae-ah.
Rather, it was an exchange between Dan Yibum and Franson.
Franson gripped Dan Yibum’s wrist tightly as he held the Cheongshim Hwan, shaking his head firmly.
“It’s the end times. Truly the end times.”
“Well, standing before the apocalypse, that’s fair to say.”
Tasha stretched her body without concern.
I thought she might have taken a more mobile form, but she was still clinging to her human appearance.
“Seeing Dan Yibum tremble like that before a raid—the sun must have risen in the west.”
“What surprises me more is that you came in human form, Tasha.”
Tasha laughed softly.
“It’s just a shell I’ll shed when the time comes.”
Perhaps she was doing this to avoid causing a commotion among the humans because of her appearance.
If that were the case, I would make it clear that I wouldn’t allow it.
“For dramatic effect.”
“Dramatic effect?”
Tasha turned her head away, seemingly unwilling to elaborate further.
And at that same moment, Ha Gyuhyuk gently took my hand.
“Se-um.”
“Yes, Ha Gyuhyuk.”
“Tell me everything will be alright.”
So he was trembling too, despite his composed facade.
I opened my mouth calmly.
“I love you. Is that enough?”
Warmth returned to his cold fingertips.
Ha Gyuhyuk smiled bashfully.
“Yes, I love you too….”

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