Chapter 24

Episode 24. It’s best to break the trap.

‘They’re already using their tricks.’

Baek Woo-jin frowned and glared at the divine sword symbol stamped at the bottom of the document.

-What is the shape of this sword?

‘It’s the mark of a mission that a direct descendant of the Shingeombaekga can receive. It’s called the mission of the divine sword.’

-Then isn’t it good because it means you have been recognized? Why are you frowning?

‘Originally I should be happy, but the situation is too complicated.’

How long has it been since the Baekhojung was defeated that the new sword’s mission has been handed down? It was clear that someone other than my father had intervened.

‘The mission of the Divine Sword cannot take escorts. You have to figure out the given mission and solve it on your own. It’s the best opportunity to target the direct lineage.’

-And what if your immediate descendant dies or gets seriously injured?

‘If you die, you die. ‘They won’t even hold a funeral because they can’t even solve this problem.’

-Really, your family...

‘I told you my family is shit.’ That’s why I said I would turn it over.’

Baek Woo-jin clenched his fists and glared at the documents.

-Didn’t your father send it to you?

‘Father told me to take care of it. Because of his personality, I won’t touch him for a while.’

-Then it must be one of your brothers.

‘Probably fourth or fifth. I don’t know what line was connected to give the new sword’s mission.’

Baek Woo-jin explained his prediction about the current situation as if he knew it in advance.

‘This guy is really...’

Heukam gave an admiring look to Baek Woo-jin, who was able to infer the current situation just by looking at the documents.

-What is the mission?

‘They told me to remove all risk factors in the area where the crack change occurred and report it.’

-Area where crack changes occurred?

‘You know about cracks, right?’

-It’s a phenomenon where the sky splits and monsters pop out. You said there was a crack even when you died.

Baek Woo-jin nodded and pointed to the documents.

‘Very occasionally, the cracked area is connected to another dimension and the environment changes. It’s called a fracture change zone. ‘This mission is to eliminate monsters and hazards in the change zone.’

-Seeing that the mission difficulty level is level 3, it seems that the difficulty level itself is not very high.

‘No, it’s dangerous. Since we don’t know what will come out of the crack change zone, it’s common to send people with abilities that are one level higher.’

-The document says that two prosecutors will be appointed. Then isn’t it worth doing?

‘I always say this, but this family is not a very friendly family.’

Baek Woo-jin chuckled when he saw the names of the prosecutors written on the documents.

‘Yoo Jae-woo and Kim Beom-seok. These two are known to have no faction now, but they will later join Baek Seon-ah’s faction.’

-Then...

‘Okay. Fifth sister hit me first. I guess they thought that since Baek Ho-joong was defeated, he was next.’

Baek Seon-ah seems to have thought that it was her turn next after seeing Baek Myung-hun get beaten and Baek Ho-jung’s head broken.

-What are you going to do? There is no need to intentionally go to a trap, so I think it would be better to decline the mission.

‘No, I have to go. This is a place I know. There’s a really good one at the end of this area.’

We all know what monsters come out of the crack change zone written on the document, what dangers there are, and what objects are at the end of it.

-Good things?

‘okay. There’s something I need at the end of this area. Baek Seon-ah may have planned this to kill me, but it looks like she only wanted to help me.’

-Do you have any plans?

‘Postponed for now.’

-performance?

Baek Woo-jin took down the document that was covering his face.

“Finally, the mission of the new sword has arrived for me!”

Baek Woo-jin smiled broadly and raised his hand. It wasn’t acting, it was an expression of genuine joy.

-What are you doing?

‘Among those looking here, there must be Baek Seon-ah’s subordinates. You have to look as stupid as possible and then accept this mission to let down your guard.’

-Huh, did you think about that during that time?

Baek Woo-jin called Jeon Jun-hyuk next to him and boasted that he had received the mission of Geomshin.

“young master.”

When Baek Woo-jin was explaining the mission to Jeon Jun-hyuk, Moon Ju-young approached.

“It would be best for you to decline that mission.”

“why?”

“I cannot protect you during the mission of the Divine Sword.”

“I know.”

At Baek Woo-jin’s answer, Moon Ju-young’s expression hardened like a plaster statue.

“Even if it is a level 3 mission, there may be some danger lurking in the rift zone. “It will be dangerous.”

“You wouldn’t know what would happen if your direct lineage gave up his duty as a divine sword, right?”

“I know. Still, I think it would be better to give up.”

“Even though two level 3 prosecutors are going together?”

“See you, Master!”

The prosecutors bowed their heads at 90 degrees and greeted Baek Woo-jin politely.

“It’s nice to say hello, but who are you?”

“I am Yoo Jae-woo, a level 3 prosecutor.”

“I am Kim Beom-seok, a level 3 prosecutor. “I am going on a mission for the new sword together with you.”

“It was you guys. nice to meet.”

“It is an honour!”

Baek Woo-jin smiled and shook hands with Yoo Jae-woo and Kim Beom-seok. The two prosecutors held Baek Woo-jin’s hand with ecstatic expressions on their faces.

-I guess you’re right.

‘why?’

-They said they were both in level 3, but they are in level 4.

‘Is that really the case? You guys are good at acting. But...’

-But what?

‘They won’t be all that Baek Seon-ah has prepared.’

Given Baek Seon-ah’s personality, she will definitely be preparing something after this. Just because you know the two prosecutors, you should not let down your guard.

“I’m waiting for you. “Get ready and come out.”

“All right.”

Baek Woo-jin took a shower, packed his bags, and left the room.

“young master.”

Moon Ju-young was waiting outside the door.

“I trust you, Master. Be careful though.”

“Don’t worry, I’m waiting.”

Baek Woo-jin patted Moon Ju-young on the shoulder and gave her a confident smile.

“All right. I’ll wait.”

When Moon Joo-young saw Baek Woo-jin’s smile, she felt like everything would be resolved well. No, it wasn’t a feeling, it was a certainty.

**

Baek Woo-jin and the two prosecutors arrived at the crack change zone where the environment had completely changed over the course of three hours.

“Are you familiar with the contents of the mission?”

“of course!”

The two prosecutors were extremely polite as if they were Baek Woo-jin’s direct subordinates.

“Let me report.”

“We eliminate all monsters inside and deal with plants and traps that pose a threat to humans.”

“Secure a safe area where others can stay.”

“right. “Get ready.”

“yes!”

I nodded at the two prosecutors’ perfect answers.

“Please open.”

“All right.”

The association’s employees, who were blocking the crack change zone, opened the blocked door. Baek Woo-jin and the prosecutors went inside.

“Hmm...”

As I entered the crack change zone, I felt that my oxygen was decreasing and it was becoming difficult to breathe. The temperature dropped and there was fog around. The environment is similar to an alpine region.

-how is it? Is this a place you know?

‘okay. ‘I know this place.’

After checking the internal topography, it became more clear. I know everything about what comes out of this place and what is there.

“young master. “We will take the lead.”

“okay.”

Yoo Jae-woo turned around at the sound of a light voice. It wasn’t at all what he expected.

[what! Why is he reacting like that?]

Yoo Jae-woo sent a message to Kim Beom-seok.

[He’s a direct descendant of the family. Of course I have to take the lead, right?]

[I will take the lead when a monster appears. Just wait.]

Kim Beom-seok answered calmly.

“Kirrr.”

While the two swordsmen were fighting, they heard the presence of monsters and growling sounds in front of them.

“young master. “Monsters have appeared!”

“catch.”

“yes?”

Yoo Jae-woo and Kim Beom-seok turned around at the unexpected words.

‘What is it?’

‘A monster came out but he didn’t come out?’

The situation they expected was for Baek Woo-jin to take the lead in the fight. However, Baek Woo-jin just crossed his arms and nodded.

“Catch it.”

Baek Woo-jin was staring coldly at the two prosecutors with deeply sunken eyes, as if he knew everything.