Episode 11 Night of the Prophets (2)

A prophet like us?

Yes. At first, I didnt realize he was a prophet. Now it looks like he is. He knew the future like you.

Then?

It seems like he knows a lot more than you do. He killed the Delusional Demon and gobbled up the hidden scenarios in the beginning. Thanks to that, my plan became twisted.

T-There is a guy like that?

Of course there was. The person was right in front of you.

He even seems to be impersonating me. When I encountered him last time, he was on the verge of death but he is still likely to be active near Chungmuro.

[The constellation Secretive Plotter admires your impudence.]

Chungmuro? Dont tell me?

Jung Minseob was surprised and opened his smartphone, tapping the keyboard like Lee Sungkook. Maybe he was informing the other prophets.

Jung Minseob asked me a few more questions and I answered them briefly.

It is like this! Ah then the third regression changed You really are Yoo Jonghyuk.

Jung Minseob was deeply impressed.

Thats why you got that girl instead of the Delusional Demon. She seems enough to replace Kim Namwoon. She overpowered me in one blow

The most important thing was their misunderstanding.

Jung Minseob thought for a while before saying, But when listening to Yoo Jonghyuks story, I seem to know who killed the Delusional Demon.

You know?

Yes. I said this before let me tell you this in advance, not all prophets are on the same side.

I expected to hear this conversation. If there were 48 who knew the future, there would be some people who thought wrongly.

There are those who call themselves the Twelve Apostles. They believe they are the only ones who have read the real revelation and that they can change this world.

12 people. It was an exact match to the number of people who read up to chapter 50 of Ways of Survival.

Why are they different from you?

They they have read more of the revelation than us.

I was right.

Right now, there are 11 known apostles. Im guessing that the prophet that Yoo Jonghyuk-nim met is the last unknown apostle.

As they were creative people, they adapted when thrown into the scenario. This was a convenient misunderstanding. No, wait a minute a misunderstanding?

If I thought about it, one of the 12 people who read up to chapter 50 would be me.

You dont have any good feelings towards the apostles?

To tell the truth thats right. Unlike us, they are planning to use the Book of Revelation to conquer this world.

Why was my conscience pricked?

They are the ones who pursue their own interests and sincerity rather than stop the destruction of the world by helping Yoo Jonghyuk. They are like the 10 Evils.

10 Evils

Thats why I would like to ask Yoo Jonghyuk-nim. Please lead us. Stop them.

I see. This was their real purpose. To be honest, it was a bit surprising. I never thought they would need me because of infighting between the prophets. I thought for a moment before opening my mouth.

Okay. I accept. I will form an alliance.

R-Really?

However, I have one condition.

Lee Sungkook and Jung Minseobs faces were tense as they waited for the conditions.

First, give me Changsin Station.

Huh? Changsin Station

It is the station right above Dongmyo. Havent you eaten it already?

Ah, then Chungmuros target station

Jung Minseob seemed to know something. In fact, this was the most major part of this alliance.

In Struggle for the Flag, the target that I must occupy was Changsin Station. If I couldnt take it, I wouldnt be able to finish the fourth scenario even if I walked the Kings Road to the end. If I didnt complete the fourth scenario, both me and my group would automatically die.

By the way, Lee Sungkooks expression was strange.

Excuse me, Yoo Jonghyuk-nim. Im really sorry this is a bit difficult.

Why?

The owner of Changsin Station isnt a member of our group.

It isnt yours?

It was strange. It was because Dongmyo Station was right before it.

Lee Sungkook said with a sigh, The Tyrant King has occupied it.

The Tyrant King. My blood ran cold.

He has already become a king?

One of Seouls Seven Kings, the Tyrant King. He was one of the few people who could be compared to Yoo Jonghyuk at this point.

Shouldnt it take a few days until he blossomed as a king? The guy who started at Dobong Station had already come down this far? It didnt make sense no matter how I thought about it.

Lee Sungkook received my gaze and looked down.

Actually some of the prophets made a few mistakes and his power suddenly rose. In the midst of taking some prophets, he took the station at the time, Prophets had 53 members.

Suddenly, their credibility declined sharply. When I thought about it, I didnt know the beginning of the novel well without help. Why did I think these people would do well?

D-Dont worry too much about it. We are preparing a powerful weapon to eliminate the Tyrant King. It isnt just the Tyrant King. It is a weapon to deal with the Twelve Apostles.

Jung Minseob agreed.

Maybe Yoo Jonghyuk-nim doesnt know it well. We worked very hard to figure out the revelations

No, I knew. These guys shouldnt be alone. I had to end it before these people could ruin the story.

Ah, this is good. Sooner or later, you will have a chance to see the weapon.

A chance to see the weapon?

Tomorrow, with the exception of the Twelve Apostles, the Night of the Prophets will be held. I-If you dont mind

Jung Minseobs eager eyes turned to me.

Yoo Jonghyuk-nim, I want you to come with us.

* * *

After the talk, Jung Heewon, Lee Hyunsung and I gathered in the accommodations provided by Lee Sungkook. I looked at the flag of Chungmuro Station.

Throughout the afternoon, my flag was changed to navy due to the transfer of Dongdaemun Station and Cheonggu Station.

[You have used the benefits of the navy flag.]

[From now on, you can use the group chat with the group members.]

From now on, we didnt have to worry about conversations. The group chat couldnt be intercepted unless another group member was in the same area.

I briefly explained to them about what happened today. Jung Heewon vaguely noticed but Lee Hyunsung was surprised.

Oh my god, it is unbelievable. They know part of the future thats why Dokja-ssi is acting as Yoo Jonghyuk?

Yes.

Sigh Then we should stay here for the moment. We need to find out more information about them

Nope.

Huh?

Today I will take care of them.

I looked at Jung Heewon and said.

Im sorry Jung Heewon-ssi.

Its okay I am just a bit hurt.

-

Im just joking. Isnt Dokja-ssi playing a gangster right now? If you are sorry, let me deal with that jerk from before.

Jung Heewon smiled and continued.

Then tonight will be a hot night?

H-Hot?

Lee Hyunsung was freaked out by Jung Heewons joke. I shook my head.

I have something to do first.

Something to do?

Now all of them are moving. It will be difficult.

I took out a small cloak as I finished speaking. My figure suddenly disappeared and Lee Hyunsung spoke with confusion.

Eh? Dokja-ssi?

I will give you a signal. Then you will move.

It was a gold members privilege item, Recluses Cloak which was purchased for 3,000 coins.

It was a five time consumable item but it could maintain absolute stealth for 20 minutes once the ability was activated.

I melted into the darkness. It was useless against opponents with Absolute Senses Lv. 6 or higher but no one had such skills here.

I passed by the drowsy guards and arrived at Han Donghoons tent. There was Sound Wave Blocking around the tent so I wasnt worried about anyone overhearing once I entered.

He carefully opened the tent and saw a boy sitting at the keyboard alone. The dark circles were thicker than they were in the daytime.

A solitary boy commenting alone. The Prophets had turned this boy into a worn-out machine. A propaganda machine that manipulated the future by scattering information that mixed fiction with truth. It didnt have much effect right now but the value of this boy would grow over time.

I quietly approached from behind and blocked his mouth. Han Donghoon gasped and struggled, but it was impossible to resist me with a level 10 strength.

I put my hand in my pocket and pulled out the Mental Awakening medicine that I bought along with the Recluses Cloak. It was a huge 3,000 coins.

It would be a lie if I said it wasnt regrettable, but if I could get the Hermit King of Shadows with 3,000 coins, it would be a profitable transaction.

Some time after being fed the stimulant, Han Donghoons eyes changed. The Hypnosis effect was loosened and the boys sense of reason started to return.

U-Uhh, you

Hypnosis didnt mean that he forgot everything. In this little boys head, all types of trauma would be running through them. Once the Hypnosis slipped, his sponsor would start to intervene to some extent.

[The sponsor behind character Han Donghoon has revealed himself.]

[The constellation Shadow behind the Curtain has thanked you.]

[500 coins have been sponsored.]

Han Donghoon stepped back while holding the flag in his hand. I watched the flag closely and deliberately stepped away.

Dont worry. Im not here to snatch the flag.

Uh-Uwah, ah

Youre smart so you should understand right away. If I wanted to harm you, I wouldnt have released Hypnosis.

T-T-Then.

I want to be friends.

Han Donghoons eyes shook. I waited for a moment. It was until the turbulence in his head calmed down. But Han Donghoon wasnt able to speak easily. That reminded me, this guy had a problem.

Is it hard to speak directly? If you dont mind, Id like to talk through this.

Han Donghoon looked at the smartphone held in his hands and started muttering something.

[The character Han Donghoon used Wide-area Internet Lv. 5 on your smartphone.]

[You can use the Internet anywhere in Seoul Dome unless the consciousness of Han Donghoon is interrupted.]

After a while, Han Donghoons name appeared in the smartphone messenger.

Who are you?

Ive been looking for you.

Lee Sungkook also said that.

I suppose so.

I

The boys trembling fingers couldnt produce any more sentences. I instinctively realized. It was impossible to persuade this boy right now.

For more than 10 days, the boys wounds had festered to the point where it couldnt be easily restored.

I understand you. It is scary and confusing.

[The character Han Donghoon is greatly disturbed.]

Dont be ridiculous.

I am different from those people.

I cant believe you.

Dont you hate the Prophets?

Han Donghoons eyes shook. Deep rooted resentment filled the boys eyes due to the hypnosis.

If you allow me to, I can get rid of them.

-Why? You are a prophet

They shouldnt exist. They are interfering with the epilogue.

Han Donghoon stared at me with eyes that couldnt understand and tapped on his keyboard.

To me What do you want? You will just use my abilities anyway.

I looked up and slowly opened my mouth.

No, it is just the opposite.

I stared into Han Donghoons eyes as I spoke aloud.

You dont have to do anything.

* * *

Now those jerks time is over. It will all end tomorrow.

Sigh when this is over, I will have a bottle of soju.

Yes. Did you see that bastards eyes before? The Sages Eyes glared at me and I almost had a heart attack.

Hahat, how did a guy who got off at the prologue know about the Sages Eyes?

Cheerful voices. It was so exciting that I wanted to keep listening.

Hey, the other prophets are still suspicious how do I convince them? Theyve been nagging me to go to Chungmuro

Give me your phone and I will speak to them. At any rate huh? Jung Minseobs face stiffened as he fiddled with the keyboard. Why is the Internet not working all of a sudden?

Is that brat sleeping again? Go check it out.

Jung Minseob was about to leave the tent when his body hit something. The moment he stretched out a hand.

W-What is this?

Chiiiiiing!

Aaaagh!

Jung Minseob fell onto the ground with a scream. I took off the Recluses Cloak and held the Blade of Faith.

Y-Yoo Jonghyuk? How come?

The confused Lee Sungkook stumbled while Jung Heewon poked her head in from outside the tent.

I took care of some of them. But there are too many people I wont last long.

Jung Heewon disappeared and the sound of fighting was heard from outside. Now the guards will flock.

D-Dont you know what will happen if you do this? Yoo Jonghyuk, you wont be able to deal with all of us!

All? I dont have to deal with everyone. I just need to handle you.

This remark made Lee Sungkooks lips twitch.

Im sorry Yoo Jonghyuk but I cant let

Kudududuk!

I lightly swept the ether blade towards the fallen Jung Minseob and cut the armour he was wearing. Jung Minseob screamed.

Aack!

His flesh was torn and a piece of cloth fell out. I picked up the piece of cloth that had fallen out.

[You have won the flag of the Dongmyo Group.]

[Your navy flag has absorbed the cumulative achievements of the navy flag.]

[Your navy flag has evolved into a brown flag.]

[A strong flag protects you.]

You are the real representative of Dongmyo.

H-How?

No matter how stupid you guys are, you wouldnt show the flag so proudly.

In the first place, it was strange for them to give the representative position to Han Donghoon. They knew the future and wouldnt give the representative position to a character in the novel.

However, Lee Sungkook wasnt the representative. There was only one answer.

[The remaining members of the Dongmyo Group are waiting for your decision.]

Now the guards were meaningless. The hopeless Jung Minseob stuttered. Y-Yoo Jonghyuk! The other prophets will know this

How will you let them know when the Internet doesnt work?

Lee Sungkook cried out as he realized that all their plans were broken.

Why why are you doing this to us?

Lets see.? This question is meaningless. Even if I was the real Yoo Jonghyuk, I wouldnt form an alliance with guys like you.

W-What dont tell me?

I grinned at the pale-looking duo and laughed.

You shouldve read to the end.