Monopolizing Skills to the 666th Floor - Chapter 55

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Skill Devouring to the 666th Floor Episode 055

55. Unwanted Article

Chinese organized crime underworld.

A group that caused many problems both before my regression and now.

Learning about such a group’s hideout was truly by chance.

‘Who would have known that one of the Twelve Apostles was from the underworld.’

Weihao calls himself the strongest in China, but there’s actually one more.

A Chinese man named Wang Ho Wei.

Currently Harmonion’s apostle, he’s someone who would later be selected as one of the Twelve Apostles.

‘I got along well with that guy back then. He was quite clever.’

The reason I’m good at Chinese is because I often conversed with Ho Wei.

On the other hand, I wasn’t particularly close with Weihao.

‘To think that guy was from the underworld.’

I heard he betrayed and devoured his organization, and that’s where he abandoned trust.

‘Like Weihao, he’s someone with nothing good to offer if selected as one of the Twelve Apostles.’

Six of one, half a dozen of the other.

Both are heavily violent, so they’re cards that need to be discarded.

That’s why I connected them to each other.

By luring Weihao to the underworld hideout that Ho Wei used to utilize.

‘It’s a good thing. The trash can destroy themselves by tearing each other apart.’

When the underworld eventually comes looking, they’ll attack the unwelcome guest Weihao.

If things go well, it could be an opportunity for Weihao to satisfy his murderous instincts too.

“Well then, don’t cause trouble and stay put. While conquering the Labyrinth.”

“Damn it….”

I left the cabin, leaving behind Weihao who couldn’t hide his uncomfortable emotions.

[Breaking News! Massacre occurs at Shenzhen event venue in China… 20 dead.]

[Ultra-high-speed serial killing, not even caught on CCTV….]

[Expert: Superhuman movements make facial identification impossible.]

[Chinese authorities presume it’s the work of serial killer ‘Death God’.]

[Shenzhen massacre CCTV footage spreads worldwide through ViewTube.]

[Too brutal to broadcast, Chinese authorities order video deletion.]

Countless news articles emerged after the massacre incident.

Han So Ra widened her eyes as she searched for articles.

‘Please, let there be nothing. Please….’

But contrary to her wishes.

[Shenzhen massacre site was Korean actor fan meeting… Nam Ju Bin, Han So Ra and others attended.]

[18 regular fans dead… Total of 20 victims including actors and 2 staff members.]

[Exclusive! Korean actors Nam Ju Bin and Han So Ra barely survive Shenzhen massacre site.]

[Agency: “Both actors have no major injuries… Psychological treatment planned”]

[Nam Ju Bin and Han So Ra return home through Incheon Airport… “Activities suspended for the time being”]

[Chinese police: “Death God seemed to target Korean entertainers” – Strengthening protection for Hallyu stars.]

“Ah.”

Her name was mentioned.

Up to this point was fine.

The problem was.

[Nam Ju Bin’s survival secret… ‘Mysterious protective barrier’ caught on CCTV]

[“Is Han So Ra the identity of the protective barrier?” CCTV footage of Han So Ra saving him captured….]

[Shocking! Is actress Han So Ra an Apostle? The only person who stopped killer ‘Death God’.]

“Ah…!”

The unwanted article had appeared.

‘I knew this would happen! They’re speculating that I’m an Apostle!’

I had been anxious ever since they said the CCTV would be released, and it finally came to this situation.

“I’m finished now….”

I liked being an actress.

I wanted to do this job for much longer.

That’s why I was hiding the fact that I’m an Apostle….

‘Everyone will interrogate me. Whether I really was an Apostle. Whether it’s true that I protected senior Nam Ju Bin.’

At that time, my mind was only filled with the thought of protecting people.

How could I stay still when I could hear people’s cries for help?

Especially while having abilities.

Protecting senior Nam Ju Bin was for the same reason.

It was something I did instinctively rather than rationally.

‘Anyway, it’s over now. Since it’s been revealed that I’m an Apostle, I won’t be able to live as an actress anymore.’

Normal acting career would be impossible.

This is still an era where people fear abilities.

Who would want to act alongside an actor with superpowers?

‘The staff would fear me too… press conferences and fan meetings would be out of the question.’

All new filming projects would be canceled, and no more advertisements would come in.

People would only see her as a person with superpowers, not as actress Han So Ra.

‘Acting would be secondary, they’d only be interested in my abilities…’

Furthermore, the government might target her too.

‘Maybe I’d be dragged to a laboratory and become a research subject.’

That last thought was extreme, but it was certain they wouldn’t leave her alone.

She might have to live under constant surveillance.

“Sigh. My acting career is over now.”

Just as she felt dejected.

Knock knock!

Someone opened the hospital room door with a knock.

“Are you feeling alright?”

“Ah… Senior.”

It was Nam Ju Bin.

He who was staying in the same hospital ward for psychological treatment had come to visit for some reason.

“How did you come without any notice…”

“I was worried. Are you really okay? You were captured by that murderer.”

“Ah…”

Han So Ra reflexively touched her neck.

“I’m fine. My neck was strangled by some strange force… but there are no injuries.”

“That’s a relief.”

“You were in real danger more than me, Senior. Are you okay?”

“I’m fine. Thanks to someone.”

Nam Ju Bin smiled as he said this.

Perhaps due to his handsome face, his smiling appearance looked good, but Han So Ra wasn’t charmed.

‘What’s wrong with this senior? Why is he acting like this today? His tone is unusually serious too…’

Han So Ra’s suspicion turned into certainty due to Nam Ju Bin’s next words.

“I’m sorry, So Ra. And thank you.”

“…Excuse me?”

“I said a lot of terrible things to you, didn’t I? To be honest… it’s true that I had ulterior motives toward you. When I suggested drinking together, I was serious too.”

“…”

“You can call me a perverted bastard. But even if I get cursed at, I want to be honest and apologize. I’m sorry for acting so disgustingly all this time.”

It was certain.

He definitely ate something wrong.

“And thank you. You’re the one who saved me, right?”

“Th-that’s…”

“You’re an Apostle. I saw the news.”

It was devastating.

To think that being an Apostle was known even to her colleague.

It was over now.

“You know how fast rumors spread in the entertainment industry. Probably by now, it would be harder to find someone who doesn’t know, right?”

“Ah…”

“Still, thank you. You must have wanted to hide being an Apostle, but you stepped up for me. Thanks to you, this worthless life could barely be extended. You’re my life’s savior.”

How many times in life had she received sincere gratitude from someone?

At least in Han So Ra’s life, it was countably few.

Especially from a senior she usually viewed unfavorably.

“Ah… this is awkward. Receiving such gratitude.”

“No matter what anyone says, you’re my hero. You saved my life.”

“Don’t be so burdensome. Anyone would have tried to help in that situation.”

“Would they really? There are so many people in the world who are busy just taking care of their own lives.”

If Han So Ra hadn’t saved him, Nam Ju Bin would be dead by now.

As she recalled that fact, a man flashed through Han So Ra’s mind.

That man who suddenly appeared and saved her.

‘Who on earth was he? He played with that murderer who used telekinesis like a toy.’

Weihao was strong too, but how strong was that man?

How many Apostles that strong exist in the world?

‘Surely… it couldn’t be Amon, could it?’

Right, there’s no way Amon would coincidentally appear at her event venue.

It was in China, not even Korea.

She had imagined things due to her excessive fondness for Amon.

Just then, the door burst open and manager Kang Tae Hwan entered.

“So Ra! Oh? Mr. Ju Bin is here too?”

“Hello.”

“What’s the matter, oppa?”

“Well, you really caused a proper incident this time. It’s complete chaos.”

“Sigh, I know. My entertainment career is over.”

“What are you talking about?”

“It’s been revealed that I’m an Apostle. Who would want to cast me as an actress after that?”

“I don’t know about acting, but your entertainment career isn’t over. It’s actually just beginning.”

“Beginning?”

“Look at this.”

What the manager showed her were comments on a news article.

[Breaking! Han So Ra presumed to be an Apostle who uses Invincibility Skill…]

[Total comments: 994]

└My favorite celebrity was an Apostle…?

└Wow… Han So Ra is an Apostle?

└She’s pretty and superhuman level too?

└Crazy.

└Her heart is amazing too. She saved Nam Ju Bin with her Invincibility Skill.

└I don’t like Nam Ju Bin… but I praise her for trying to save someone. Well done.

└I heard Han So Ra has good character, and it was true!

└Pretty face, kind heart, and capable too. Isn’t this a cheat character?

└I support you, Han So Ra.

└Please continue your activities as an actress.

└From now on, I’ll watch every work Han So Ra appears in.

The comment reactions were unexpectedly positive.

No one criticized her for using her ability to save others.

There wasn’t even anyone questioning why she had hidden her abilities until now.

“See? How’s the public reaction right now? Good, right?”

“Y-yes, it is?”

“So Ra, you’ve stepped up to the next level with this incident. As the entertainment industry’s official first Apostle!”

“Th-that’s what! It’s embarrassing!”

The entertainment industry’s official first Apostle.

Anyway, the situation hadn’t turned out too badly.

Contrary to expectations of being pointed at.

“So then… I don’t have to give up acting?”

“Of course! Give up what? If you want to do it, you do it. Let’s start a ViewTube channel while we’re at it. We’ll upload strategy videos there.”

“Huh? What kind of strategy?”

“The Labyrinth, what else.”

Openly filming videos of entering the Labyrinth?

It was tempting.

She had wanted to tackle the Labyrinth all this time but hesitated for fear of her identity being exposed.

‘Now there’s no need to hide, right?’

The corners of Han So Ra’s mouth subtly rose.

I returned to Korea.

Leaving Weihao alone in the cabin.

‘Looking through Parasite, he’s not causing any particular trouble.’

It was definitely effective.

The threat using Specter.

The message Orcus sent probably played a part too.

―Lord Orcus. Please send a message to Weihao.

―What message?

―Tell him that Specter has entered his body, so he should be careful with his actions. That there will be problems if he kills innocent citizens. Then he’ll at least try to suppress his murderous urges.

―Will this be effective? The Specter didn’t actually enter him, it’s all just an act.

―But Weihao truly believes it entered his body. That’s what matters.

―Still, if by any chance he finds out it’s fake…

―Then I’ll kill Weihao with my own hands. That’s fine with you, right?

―Hmm… It’s regrettable, but it can’t be helped.

I also got Orcus’s permission.

That it was fine to kill him if he couldn’t be controlled.

‘The day he can’t suppress his murderous urges and kills civilians, I’ll blow his head off remotely.’

If I remove him from the Parasite list, the Terra implanted in his head will explode immediately.

‘I hope he doesn’t cause trouble if possible. I want to use the Grip of the Dead skill for a long time.’

Fortunately, he doesn’t seem to have any intention of causing problems right now.

I can safely enter the next floor.

The 70th Floor where the boss appears.

‘The 70th Floor type is a raid.’

It’s a mission to defeat the boss, and normally you’d form a party before entering.

‘Because bosses are hard to defeat alone.’

That’s why by the time people reached the 70th Floor, Transcendence Net would overflow with party recruitment posts.

‘The Three Gods formed a raid party for this reason too. To clear raids more easily.’

But now there’s no one else besides me entering the 70th Floor.

First entry.

‘So I have to defeat the boss alone.’

How long would I wait for others to reach the 70th Floor?

I’ll just tackle it solo.

‘It won’t be difficult. Joshua caught it alone too.’

Much less, wouldn’t I be able to catch it alone when I’ve become stronger than Joshua from my previous life?

‘Let’s go.’

[You have entered Labyrinth Underground 70th Floor.]

《Type: Raid》

《Condition: None》

《Mission: Defeat 1 Dark Goblin Chief.》

[You cannot exit until the mission is cleared.]

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