I Got an Ex-Class Omnipotent System - Chapter 258

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Chapter 258
258: Hezway’s South Korea Tourism
Of course, not all reactions were as measured as the Celestials’.
The Superior Races responded far more dramatically.
In particular, even the Dragon-humans from dimensions other than Draxion couldn’t begin to predict Belmutt’s next move.
—Hmm, why would Belmutt make such a decision…?
—An agreement with a single nation rather than an entire dimension? There must be something more to this.
—I must report this to the Lord.
—The Transcendence Repository opened not long ago, and now strange events unfold.
—Perhaps the Dragon Regent of Draxion has some plan in mind.
The Dragon-humans, uncertain how to interpret this situation, hurried to report to their respective Lords.
And then.
—Ha! With humans?
—Joining hands with those weaklings?
—This must be the Princess’s doing.
—Belmutt is far too lenient with the Princess.
—Though I understand why—the Prince of Draxion lacks the aptitude, so focusing on the younger Princess with her abundant potential is inevitable, but…
—I must inform the Family Head at once. The formal betrothal may not even come to pass!
Other Dragon-humans, recognizing this involved Hezway, scrambled to report to their respective Family Heads.
One might wonder if a single action by Belmutt warranted such upheaval, but an agreement with humans—and only one nation from their dimension at that—was cause enough to tremble.
While the Dragon-humans reacted this way, the next most favorable response came from the Mifu Tribe.
—Huh? Did old Belmutt lose her mind?
—With humans?
—Humans? What kind of race is that?
—Oh, those hairless apes, right?
—Ah yes, those inferior races holed up in the Outer Region???
—Why make an agreement with such creatures?
—Still, this could be entertaining!?
They couldn’t comprehend an agreement with humans at all.
Some Mifu even didn’t know what humans were, yet they found themselves intrigued by what promised to be an amusing affair.
If Belmutt took interest, there had to be something worthwhile, they reasoned.
And the other Superior Races.
—Belmutt and humans?
—This might be connected to the opening of the Transcendence Repository recently.
They speculated and sought information about Belmutt’s actions.
Yet another Superior Race.
—Irrelevant.
—Humans? Those pathetic weaklings?
—No concern of ours.
—We seek only battles with the stronger.
They hadn’t even paid attention to Belmutt’s news in the first place.
Their only interest lay in combat.
And from the last Superior Race, the Elves, came a torrent of similar reactions.
-Humans?
-Could it be that opening a new Transcendence was the work of humans?
-Not E-rank or D-rank, but already C-rank?
-Humans couldn’t possibly do such a thing.
-Yet the results speak for themselves.
-If Belmutt, the Dragon Regent of Hongryeom, has stepped forward, then nine times out of ten, those creatures have opened the Transcendence Repository.
-Belmutt isn’t the type to scheme, but she’s certainly no fool.
-She would have already known this information would spread.
-Prepare yourselves.
-Should we halt the search then?
-No. There may still be traces left in the E-rank and D-rank areas. Do not stop searching.
-…Understood.
Based on this information, the Elves grasped the possibility that their target might actually be humans, and they murmured among themselves.
Thus, amid the interest and indifference of the Superior Races, the Elves’ net tightened ever closer.
While no one could predict what would unfold, the Elves’ Prophetess unveiled a new prophecy.
[Soon the Transcendence Repository shall open once more, and the one who opens it a second time shall seize the ancient calamity that once slumbered among the Elves.]
At that prophecy, the Elves’ movements grew urgent.
Whoever opened the Transcendence Repository would surely be the one to open a new Transcendence, and the phrase about seizing the Elves’ ancient calamity meant nothing less than ‘it’ awakening—so all cried out.
-For the Divine Tree!
-For the great Yggdrasil!!
-We shall execute the one who opened the Transcendence Repository!!!
-Find them!!! Find the one who opened the Transcendence Repository!!!
With this new prophecy, the Elves became frantic.
Yet now things were clearer.
-If we find the Human Party traveling with the Dragon-humans, those are the ones who opened the Transcendence Repository!!!
With this clue in hand, they were confident they would soon have them within reach.
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While the Elves were so confident in their clue,
Hezway, who had transformed so naturally through the mana control abilities of Dohyun and Hanalin—abilities that had now reached a level even the Superior Races found difficult to approach—looked exactly like a human.
Her hair, which had originally appeared pure white, now took on a subtle pale hue with a faint ashen tint, and the horns that had protruded were now gone, making Hezway repeatedly touch her head to confirm their absence.
With her crimson eyes unchanged, the combination of her ashen appearance and red eyes still gave her an image reminiscent of a rabbit, but it was a transformation spell so perfect that even if any Superior Race came to observe her, they would think her human and never suspect her of being Dragon-human.
Honestly, Hezway herself was stumbling over her words in astonishment.
It was truly flawless.
“…This is incredible.”
She thought about how the difference in mana control between a Healer and a Mage was starkly apparent, observing Dohyun with this realization.
‘Then what exactly is Dohyun?’
Close-range attacks, long-range attacks, martial arts, magic, and even healing and buffs—Hezway’s expression became one of bewilderment at what kind of monster possessed all these abilities, yet beside her, Hanalin and Jiyuchan nodded in understanding.
“I understand how you feel.”
“You bet we do.”
“…I just hope we manage to do our part well.”
Hezway nodded in agreement with Hanalin and Jiyuchan’s words, unable to say anything else.
To be honest, if Hanalin or Jiyuchan learned something new, they would certainly be capable of it.
Hanalin was naturally talented enough to quickly master healing and buffs, and Jiyuchan possessed such exceptional control that he seemed capable of learning healing and buffs as well.
Of course, they wouldn’t match a dedicated Healer like myself, but temporary support seemed feasible.
Previously, I had wondered why those two, despite possessing such abilities, stubbornly devoted themselves only to magic and martial arts—but seeing Dohyun made it all clear.
Even if they pursued something else, they could never surpass Dohyun, and they were already struggling just to stay half a step behind him despite giving their all to Hwang Hana, so they couldn’t afford to look elsewhere.
“Phew. Still, I’m grateful. To have party members whose hearts are aligned.”
As Hezway spoke with such cheerfulness, Dohyun nodded in agreement and replied.
“That’s what makes a party worthwhile.”
But then.
“Not you, Dohyun.”
“Not you, Dohyun oppa.”
“We’re not talking about you.”
Hezway, Hanalin, and Jiyuchan all at once.
The moment they drew the line at Dohyun, he looked at the three of them in disbelief.
“…But… I’m still the leader….”
Dohyun had worried there might be some friction since Hezway had essentially just joined, but this was actually a relief.
Or was it worse that his party members had united to tease him instead?
Well, at least it was better than them fighting each other.
‘Wait, aren’t they fighting with me?’
The thought crossed his mind for a moment, but it wasn’t like this was something new.
Dohyun didn’t dwell on it and simply took Hezway sightseeing around Seoul.
Naturally, Hezway’s reactions to South Korea were entertaining.
“Ooh? Is this the buffet place you mentioned earlier?”
“No, this is a zoo.”
“What!?”
The fact that they kept animals without eating them seemed so strange and bizarre that Hezway marveled several times, asking if they really didn’t eat them.
The aquarium elicited a similar reaction.
As the three of them wandered around for quite a while, enjoying Hezway’s peculiar reactions and having fun, the time passed pleasantly.
It was more enjoyable than expected, so Dohyun, Hanalin, and Jiyuchan found themselves having more fun than they anticipated.
And then.
‘Come to think of it, I’ve never actually gone out to play with them before.’
Dohyun found himself reflecting on this.
There were times when the party members gathered for outings, but those felt more like extensions of work than leisure. They even did briefings during those gatherings.
In a way, this kind of casual outing might be a first.
‘Though I have played with Narin before.’
We had gone for tteokbokki or done dessert tours at cafes, but Jiyuchan wasn’t there then, so this was the first time playing together as a full party.
Whenever I called them, it was either for sparring, acquiring equipment at the Department Store, or extracting something(?) together from the Ilseong Guild—nothing more. I decided that from now on, I should create these moments more often.
Time like this was certainly perfect for deepening bonds between Party Members who shared their hearts with one another.
And so, the grand finale was naturally predetermined.
“The legendary chicken gathering that even the world’s most prominent corporate executives can’t resist!”
“Wow!!!” “Ohhh!!!”
“Oh? So this is the chicken you spoke of so highly!”
The celebratory dinner naturally concluded at a Chicken Restaurant.
This was because before capturing Davy Jones, when the Dohyun Party was eating Korean food at the Dining Hall, Hezway had expressed curiosity about something.
Back then, Hezway had been quite moved after eating spicy braised chicken, and I had promised to serve chicken—a different style of poultry dish—but the Chicken Restaurant had run out of stock at the time, so we postponed it to another day. That day had finally arrived today.
As the freshly fried chicken arrived and was set down on the table, the crispy coating of each piece crackled against the others with a delightful rustling sound. Beside the fried chicken that boasted such a crispy exterior, the pungent yet sweetly savory aroma of the seasoned chicken wafted through the air, tickling our noses.
Upon seeing the traditional pairing—one piece of plain fried chicken and one piece of seasoned chicken—Hezway’s eyes went wide.
“Huh.”
The savory aroma of oil flowing from the fried chicken, combined with the pungent and sweetly spicy fragrance of the seasoned chicken, possessed an irresistible charm. Hezway swallowed hard at the sight.
Waiting for my permission, Hezway blinked at me expectantly, and I readily gave my consent.
“Try it first.”
“I shall!”
Normally, Hezway would have been more reserved, but now there was no holding back.
As I encouraged him, Hezway immediately lifted a chicken leg and bit into it with teeth slightly sharper than those of a human.
Then.
Crunch.
The crispy texture harmonized with the savory aroma of the oil, and as the juices from the meat clinging to the bone flooded his mouth, Hezway’s eyes went perfectly round.
“How… how can it taste like this…?”
It was a flavor unimaginable in the Draxion Dimension.
Though it was a Superior Dimension, it was still a place where the Dragon-human race dwelled, so cuisine had developed there as well, but dishes crafted with such exquisite flavor were rare.
I could now understand why the Dohyun Party hadn’t utilized the Dining Hall in my building.
I had sensed it while eating the spicy braised chicken, but this chicken was on another level entirely.
The more I chewed, the more the savory richness of the oil, the salted meat, and the crispy coating all harmonized together. Then, accepting the fresh beer I offered, Hezway took a long sip.
Then.
“Ahhh—!”
The irresistible refreshment slid down his throat, drawing an involuntary exclamation from Hezway.
The cool beer revitalized my entire body, and the refreshing sensation cleansed my palate, which had been filled with the salty seasoning of the chicken. It was perfect.
After that, Hezway, as if entranced, reached toward the brilliantly red seasoned chicken.
Like someone tempted by a demon with treasures of gold and silver before them, Hezway’s appearance was exactly that.
As the sticky sauce clung to Hezway’s hand, he thought to himself.
‘The pungent aroma might be similar to that spicy braised chicken I ate before… but it’s quite sticky.’
With such thoughts, Hezway unconsciously caught the scent and brought a leg of the sweetly spicy seasoned chicken to his mouth.
I had thought that because of the sauce, it wouldn’t feel the same as before, but what was this!?
Crunch—!
The crispy sound clearly rang through his mouth, and Hezway’s eyes went perfectly round again.
What in the world!?
As I bit into it, I felt a different texture from the fried coating I’d experienced moments before.
It was far less crispy than fried chicken, but instead, the seasoning had soaked in perfectly, creating a chewy skin that wasn’t soggy—it harmonized beautifully with the tender meat beneath.
And the spicy-sweet flavor of the seasoned chicken that came through had the power to open Hezway’s eyes anew.
“This, this is also unbelievable!”
Startled by his own reaction, Hezway tore into the seasoned chicken leg and chugged more beer, and the carbonation of the cold, refreshing brew swept through his mouth, rinsing away that sticky, sweet sensation that might otherwise have been cloying.
Hezway devoured the chicken with unbridled happiness, and watching him, Dohyun, Hanalin, and Jiyuchan unconsciously swallowed hard.
“Wow, he’s really enjoying that.”
“U, um, we should eat too.”
“Y, yes, let’s!”
Hanalin wasn’t usually one with a big appetite, but she spoke as if suddenly urgent, and when Jiyuchan, unable to resist any longer, dove into the chicken alongside Hezway—each grabbing a piece and biting into it—I was about to do the same when my pocket vibrated, and I frowned.
Right when I was about to eat, who could this possibly be?
I checked, half-expecting it to be Han Muyeol, but fortunately it wasn’t.
It was someone I hadn’t anticipated at all.
[Hwang Hana Instructor.]
“???”
Why was Hwang Hana Instructor contacting me?

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