D-Rank Constellation Hunter… Stuck Without Internet! - Chapter 97

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Chapter 97
I clicked my tongue in disapproval.
The so-called Outer Gods—deities from other realms.
Their true forms hadn’t arrived; it seemed their subordinates had instead.
That alone wasn’t the problem.
The real issue was that when power from ‘other realms’ interfered, it destabilized other causal chains.
[ Due to interference from another realm, there is a possibility that the major event ‘Landquake’ will occur! ]
Exactly like that.
The flow of the stars, though it didn’t appear so, was organically interconnected.
Since the strongest among the stars came and went to Earth directly, the future naturally shifted as well.
Those capable of directly interfering with causality became massive variables simply by existing.
[ Se-um: Tasha ]
[ Tasha: Right now, it’s only been shortened by about 100 years, but who knows what will happen going forward. ]
[ Tasha: Still, considering the maximum compression probability, it’s roughly 67 years. ]
If the Constellations continued to come and go from Earth at this pace, Landquake could open again within those 67 years.
I’d thought it would be fine as long as Ha Gyuhyuk remained safe during his lifetime.
But now it looked like Landquake would erupt while my child was still alive and well.
[ Tasha: Are you going to keep this secret from that kid? ]
[ Se-um: Probably not, unless it becomes necessary? ]
[ Se-um: Because he won’t just stand by and watch if he finds out. ]
I already understood what kind of temperament my client possessed.
If he learned of this situation, he would seek to save people without question or hesitation.
And honestly, if he made such a request, I wasn’t confident I could refuse him.
“From now on, I will count to three, and you must not open your eyes during that time.”
Tasha’s clear voice cut through the silence.
The people were already overwhelmed by Tasha’s presence, all waiting with their eyes closed.
A person with an exceptional talent for shaking the atmosphere regardless of species.
Tasha opened the doors with both hands.
Indeed, they were subordinates commanded by deities from other realms.
Creatures that gnawed away at beings living without selfhood and sought to destroy the reason of weak, insignificant things.
[ Franson: If these came through, it seems they’re connected to a pretty corrupted other realm. ]
Franson: I’m so worried.
It made sense.
Something that should have appeared 250 years from now had appeared today.
It would still be too much for humanity to bear.
Speaking like this made me seem like a terrible Constellation for throwing Dan Yibum into danger defenseless.
Tasha reached out her hand.
【 Now I declare in the name of the stars—I deny your existence, which cannot be proven. 】
Her quiet voice filled the space.
Thousands of languages began to surround the interior of the building.
This is the divine power that Tasha possesses.
It’s the same as what she demonstrated in the previous dungeon.
In the place where Tasha lived, they said that the longer the incantation, the stronger the power it wielded.
And now that divine power has been combined with it, it should be comparable to the exclusive karma of other Constellations.
In my case, as a Constellation from Earth, I’m more heavily affected by causality.
That’s why I have to be even more careful about displaying power directly than other Constellations.
I envy Tasha.
【 O formless, illogical, meaningless thing denied of existence. I deny your master and shall bind you with all causality. 】
The words became chains that seized the demonic beasts.
And like demons meeting light, they began to crumble into ash.
These so-called deities of other worlds are revered as gods, but fundamentally exist beneath Constellations.
So eliminating their servants isn’t particularly difficult.
The problem is probably that those who will face these creatures going forward aren’t Constellations, but humans.
“You can open your eyes now.”
“W-what was that just now? Something was humming and then it disappeared.”
“I… didn’t hear anything either.”
Those who had been dutifully keeping their eyes closed looked at each other with confusion.
The traces of the servants had already vanished, leaving only the expansive lobby of the building visible.
Countless lecture halls stretched before us, waiting.
The humans looked around as if they’d been bewitched by something.
They must want to know what just happened.
But unlike Franson and me, Tasha conceals the fact that she’s a Constellation so thoroughly that they won’t learn the truth.
―Se-um, what just happened?
Only one person here who knew Tasha was a Constellation asked me.
I smiled slightly and sent a reply message.
[ The demonic beast here was too strong for you all to handle. ]
[ I did a kind of preliminary cleanup. ]
―Then isn’t Hunter Dan Yibum in danger?
[ He’s fine. ]
To grow strong without receiving the power of the stars, he needs to overcome this much.
And I’ve done the minimum treatment to ensure he doesn’t completely fall apart.
I know he can manage it now.
“The survivors are on the 4th Floor.”
I casually redirected their attention, and they all rushed toward the stairs at once.
It was the attitude of those who knew better than anyone that taking an elevator in this situation would be suicide.
This building has an inverted triangular internal structure.
The higher you go, the more lecture halls there are.
“Where exactly are the survivors here?”
They didn’t hesitate to seek my advice, their objective to save people being so clear.
“They’re in different rooms.”
With a snap of my fingers, a red X was marked across the room devoid of survivors.
“If I interfere any further here, causality will destabilize. The rest is up to you now.”
It’s true that karma is precious.
With a Dungeon that was supposed to appear in the future already pulled forward, I have no idea what might happen if I meddle further.
I need to minimize my power usage inside a Dungeon with the most variables.
I want to become a Constellation from somewhere other than Earth too.
Seeing Tasha use so much power makes me envious. So very envious.
“There are far too many Lecture Halls, so let’s divide into teams by Guild!”
“Yes, if you find any survivors, please send a message through the system.”
Truly, these were Hunters with considerable experience.
Without unnecessary chatter, they dispersed in perfect order and began moving.
We also started running, following Kim Gyuwun, Ji Chae-ah, and Ha Gyuhyuk.
I’m genuinely grateful that everyone listens so well.
If they’d bickered over trivial matters like who was right or wrong, it would have given me a headache.
Though they probably want to make a good impression on the Constellations too.
[ Se-um: They probably realized that what just happened wasn’t something I did. ]
[ Se-um: They think Franson did it, don’t they? ]
[ Franson: Me??? ]
[ Se-um: Congratulations. ]
[ Tasha: That is indeed something to celebrate. ]
[ Franson: Huh? Th-thank you… ]
“This one’s empty!”
“This one too.”
Since there were no one with detection skills, we had no choice but to open each Lecture Hall one by one.
But inside, instead of survivors, only monsters of all shapes came pouring out.
Tasha had already dealt with those whose mere sight could shatter one’s sanity, but the smaller ones still remained.
The humans all looked increasingly desperate.
No matter how much they ran, all they found were X marks—of course they felt that way.
“Over there! Over there!”
And finally, Ji Chae-ah discovered a door marked with a purple star.
And as if waiting, a black form blocked the path.
From the door marked with an X, it twisted its entire body and crawled out.
Even though these children were blessed by the stars, they covered their mouths as if about to retch.
“Oh dear.”
[ The Constellation of Probability and Life sympathizes. ]
Franson sighed aloud, then immediately covered his mouth upon seeing the message transmitted.
Realizing he’d shown composure uncharacteristic of himself.
He exhaled and looked ahead.
[ Se-um: Don’t help them. ]
If I helped with everything, they would never grow.
My power has been protecting their minds from complete destruction from the start.
If not now, when else would I ever have the chance to face something like this?
I brought them along to foster their growth, not to keep them by my side, shield them, and dote on them.
[ Move. ]
[ Take a step forward and stand your ground to fight. ]
Even as I say this, I’m honestly anxious. Afraid they might collapse.
I’m already prepared to rush in at a moment’s notice.
Kim Gyuwun was already on one knee, slumped to the ground, while Ji Chae-ah clutched her head as if nauseated.
Was it too much for A-rank Hunters after all?
Just ten more seconds of observation.
Just ten.
When I counted to nine in my mind, a white blade of light flashed past my eyes.
It was Ha Gyuhyuk’s radiance.

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