I Became a Mythical Hunter After Killing the Golden Goblin - Chapter 181

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Chapter 181. Heavenly Kingdom (3)
I opened my inventory and pulled out Geuk-gwon, who remained unconscious inside, then hurled him at Han Min-guk’s feet.
“Hmm… So he was indeed the one you were keeping with you.”
Watching Han Min-guk not even blink as his ally was subdued by my hand and thrown before him, I let out a scornful chuckle.
“You have faith in something, don’t you?”
The reason for that confidence and self-assurance was singular. An unshakeable belief that he would not die no matter what happened. Even if he were defeated—or rather, even knowing this was a battle he would absolutely lose—his unwavering conviction that I could never kill him struck me as utterly pathetic.
I knew the source of that faith. The Eyes of Chaos burned brilliantly, observing everything.
The semi-transparent being standing behind Han Min-guk, looking down at me.
“A Divine Being?”
〚Divine Seat: The foolish Golden’s touch expresses its warmth toward you.〛
At a glance, this was a Divine Being from Olympus. I could sense it from their very attire. Seeing the epithet brought to mind a true name I recognized.
But I had no interest. All that mattered was whether this Divine Being would aid him or not.
“If you’re being so confident because you’re relying on a Divine Being, that’s rather pathetic.”
I too am a Divine Being. In terms of rank, I overwhelmingly surpass that lower-tier existence—there’s no comparison. Of course, if we were to measure by sheer power, the outcome might differ.
‘That Divine Being isn’t particularly strong either, so it might be evenly matched?’
Not all Divine Beings are insanely powerful like Azazel or Kamighin, whom I’ve faced. Though I’ve grown tremendously and transcended my limits, there are those who became Divine Beings through means other than raw power, so there certainly exist those with weaker combat abilities. In fact, their numbers are quite considerable.
Of course, this weakness is relative among them. By the standards of ordinary humans or transcendents, even that would be overwhelmingly formidable.
Having transcended my limits and acquired transcendent power, becoming an anomalous existence through abnormal abilities, I still cannot guarantee certain victory.
Because the Achievements he’s accumulated and his rank grant him strength.
‘There’s a reason all Divine Beings are incomprehensible existences.’
Unless one builds rank through shortcuts like I did and fails to fully enjoy those benefits, as rank increases, power grows proportionally. Whether desired or not.
In any case, judging by results alone, this is a fight worth having. Compared to subduing a Divine Being in a human body before, it would be far easier.
Did he sense my thoughts and resolve?
〚Divine Seat: The foolish Golden’s touch hastily raises both hands, informing you it has no intention of fighting!〛
What nonsense. Then why protect that wretch?
I turned my gaze away from the uninteresting Divine Being toward the enemy who murdered my parents.
“You’re glaring quite fiercely. But tell me—do you really hate me that much?”
At Han Min-guk’s words, spoken while observing me with sharp eyes, I flinched. Though I showed no outward sign, internally I was quite flustered.
Anger? Resentment? Murderous intent?
I’ve rushed forward all this time for revenge, yet now that I stand here as this being, looking down at the pathetic wretch who is barely more than an insect, I find those emotions don’t arise.
It was like a human feeling no emotion toward ants crawling beneath their feet.
Of course, I did feel something. But more than that, I couldn’t fathom why I should devote this much attention to such a contemptible, worthless creature.
Was it a side effect? Or simply a natural phenomenon arising from the difference in rank?
In truth, since my parents didn’t actually die, some of that fury has been diminished.
But because of him, my younger sibling and I were shackled by a curse and lived a miserable life without our parents.
Revenge was only natural.
“You noticed? That’s right. Honestly, I feel almost nothing now. Wasting time on a worthless creature like you feels like a loss.”
But that’s merely emotion. Both reason and instinct know that only when revenge is complete will everything feel unburdened.
It’s simply that since the outcome of this game is already certain, neither interest nor emotion stirs within me.
I kicked Geuk-gwon, who lay unconscious beneath my feet, and shoved him toward Han Min-guk.
“Even if my revenge is meaningless, I have no intention of forgiving you—any of you. And I certainly have no desire to drag all of you here and slit your throats on the spot.”
Yes, I understand why I feel nothing.
“That would be far too tedious. Boring. After all this time waiting for this moment.”
My eyes gleam with renewed intensity. The murderous intent I thought had vanished surges back, rage spills forth, and exhilaration erupts within me.
“Go. Prepare yourselves. Find a way to overcome the game board I’ve created. Study how to die in despair and misery if you wish, or attempt some impossible gambit to kill me.”
It had been too easy. The grand and magnificent journey of revenge had been nothing but hardship, yet when the end finally arrived, it proved so simple that I felt nothing at all.
Then I must artificially adjust that simplicity. Even if it means giving them a handicap.
“Originally, I expected to offer you all alive through divine authority and power. I was mistaken. That wouldn’t be my revenge at all—merely picking up what the nation discards and executing you. You need to experience more of what I have endured.”
I must make their final moments far more wretched and pathetic.
“One month. I’ll give you that time. Prepare with all your might. Find a way to survive. I promise I won’t make any moves during that period.”
Even at my words, Han Min-guk merely displays the hollowness of disbelief.
“Even so. A mere insect cannot defeat a god. Just kill me cleanly now.”
“That’s impossible. Unless you wish to live in eternal suffering, you’d do well to follow my words. By the way, even if your precious Divine Seat shifts dimensions to hide you, I can follow. Don’t waste your strength.”
Han Min-guk stares at me with an expression of utter absurdity, then swallows hard. He’s intelligent enough to realize there’s only one path forward now.
“Fleeing to the Abyss won’t help either. I promise you—if you run, I’ll make it far more miserable and agonizing.”
“You’re saying any method is acceptable?”
“Even if you summon that Divine Seat you believe in, I’ll acknowledge it.”
Han Min-guk bites his lip at my words, contemplating before rising from his seat. He’s realized it—that he and I can only collide.
So if death is inevitable, he’ll take at least one of my arms with him.
“Any method whatsoever, then….”
His face shines with dangerous intent. Watching him like this, excitement surges through me.
Now this will be entertaining. No matter what he schemes, the probability of him defeating me is remarkably low.
No—if he’s prepared some perfect move that could actually defeat me, that would be even better.
“You’ll bear responsibility for those words.”
“Don’t even think of mobilizing South Korea to strike at me. That would be a pathetically boring tactic.”
“I have no such intention. Moving livestock around only results in them being slaughtered and becoming human food—I’m not ignorant of that.”
He withdrew something from subspace and threw it to Geuk-gwon, and the moment light scattered brilliantly, the unconscious Geuk-gwon awoke.
“You bastard!”
The man scrambled to his feet, bewildered and glancing around, and upon seeing me, he burst into curses and rage—but didn’t charge forward.
“Take that fool with you too. Seven will provide more entertainment than six. Struggle. Go ahead and try.”
“I’ll see you in a month.”
Han Min-guk spoke those final words and disappeared from the Dangun Guild with Geuk-gwon.
“Will you be alright?”
Once he had completely left the building, Dangun Ji-hyuk, who had been watching this entire situation with fascination, asked me.
I know well what his concern is about.
“Whatever choice they make will amount to nothing. I find it distasteful for my revenge to end so anticlimactically. Rather, if they prepare a move that could actually kill me, that would be ideal.”
Am I insane? Have I been foolishly indecisive and pathetic? Why not just capture and kill them all right now?
They may think such things, but from the perspective of the one seeking revenge, it must have the most perfect conclusion.
Not a single speck of imperfection can be tolerated. A flawless process and ending are essential.
“If their moves prove unworthy of opposition…then there’s no choice but to make them suffer eternally. But if their moves prove worthy of opposition, I too will give my absolute best.”
Since my return, I have lived with a single purpose: revenge. I climbed to this position through that singular drive.
Fiercely. Risking my life. With no retreat.
This time is no different.
“Crisis is opportunity. Mediocrity never breeds growth.”
I’ve grown accustomed to it now. Perhaps my mind has truly gone mad.
“Rather, I’m curious. I wonder what moves they’ll attempt.”
Clearly, the Divine Seat aiding Han Min-guk must have made some contract with him, so it will assist him. Fundamentally, I’ve allied myself with one Divine Seat.
“I hope it proves entertaining.”
With those words, I turned away. The month I granted—it was partly for amusement, but naturally, that wasn’t the only reason.
“Even the Heavenly Kingdom requires preparation.”
It’s a kingdom in name only. No citizens, no infrastructure, not even a single proper law to speak of.
One month is the time needed for at least the bare minimum to be established.
“I’ll leave it to you.”
“To me? Everything? It feels like my own nation.”
“Consult with the Black Market, the Miracle Guild, and the Association Chairman. Work out the minimum necessary. Everyone has strong connections anyway, so you can simply draw some personnel from South Korea. Once South Korea is absorbed, most things will maintain themselves. Just establish what pertains to me and what must be absolutely preserved.”
During that month, I intended to enter the Tower of Ascension. Growth could not pause.
I had waited long enough. Now was the time to elevate the Golden Tower to LV3.
Administrative matters were better handled by Dangun Ji-hyuk, whose connections were extensive. I granted him full authority and entered the Tower of Ascension.
My heart raced as I contemplated the crisis awaiting me when I emerged after achieving my desired goal.
And as I envisioned the moment when I would complete and conclude this perfect revenge, then turn my thoughts to my next objective—finding my parents—my form vanished completely into the tower’s depths.

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