Chapter 137

Chapter 137

Typically, Shadow Summoners had an entirely black skill tree, from the roots to the trunk, extending to the branches and fruits.

And like Shadow Summoners, most classes had a color that was intrinsic to them.

As such, it was nearly impossible for this unique color to change, with the Blood of Origin being one such exception.

Seol's eyes were caught on a branch with both black and red hues, and it hadn't properly combinedrather, it was taken up by half and half.

Seol checked the sole Composite Skill that he was able to unlock now.

[[Passive: Sticky Shadows(Composite)]

- Your shadows gain viscosity. Furthermore, more skills can be derived from this.]

It wasnt Seols first time seeing a Composite Skill like this.

In fact, the former owner of the Blood of Origin, Finn Modria, also had Composite Skills that mixed the white branches of a priest with the red branches of the Blood of Origin.

These are my Root Skills.

Root Skills.

They were named that because trees begin from the roots.

They also referred to the foundational skills for each class, such as Shadow Hand and Shadow Summon for Shadow Summoners.

This skill was located right at the midpoint between Shadow Summoner skills and Blood of Origin skills.

Through Sticky Shadows, more skills were about to be birthed.

[Passive: Sticky Shadows(Composite) is awakened.]

[You use 5 skill points.]

[Shadows gain viscosity.]

[New, related skills can stem from this skill.]

Drip

As Seol stood up, the skill tree drawn on the wall disappeared.

...Hm?

The hundreds of people quietly observing Seols skill tree all focused their attention on Seol now.

One of them spoke up.

E-Excuse me! Why was there a part with a different color?

It looked like it was permeating it, not really a different part

Who are you, by the way? Its my first time seeing you

Hes the flagellant! The person who went to the Labyrinth of Penance! Or maybe not?

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People began swarming Seol.

The guild member who guided Seol here quickly began calling for his comrades, seeking help to navigate through the crowd.

Stop showing off and just tell us already!

Why cant you tell us?!

W-We wont tell anyone else! Just us!

Before the commotion could turn violent, the guild members swiftly escorted Seol out of the facility.

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[(NEW) [<KimsAcne>s Post]

[Post Date: Just now]

[Title: Fresh news, hot off the press.]

Damn, thats hot.

It was so hot that I dropped it.

- What kind of new breed of idiot is this?

- You should have worn gloves, Kim-kun~

- Hot potato, hot potato.

- Here, let me try again.]

[(NEW) [<KimsAcne>s Post]

[Post Date: Just now]

[Title: I came back.]

Fuu Fu Careful, its hot.

Theres apparently a type of skill called Composite Skills. I just heard about it.

- WTF? When can we start combining like Power Rangers?

- Please let us fuse together please please

- Youre just making shit up, right? Is this real?

- Apparently, the final flagellant gave people a peek at his skill tree. Everyone there agreed that a portion of his tree had a different color.

- How did he get that?

- Do you think hed tell you?

- He did

- OMG

- You just need an artifact or experience with specific bonus effects.

- This is like when the professor tells you that all you need to do is study the textbook.

- At least he told us that LOL. Y'all are asking for too much.

- Even though he escaped the Labyrinth of Penance, hes still suffering because of you greedy pigs

- Give me more information! Give me your items too!

- Tell me everything if you dont want to die! ]

As information about Composite Skills spread through the communities like wildfire, Seol found himself at a secret location.

The vicar has arrived.

...Let us depart immediately. It is time.

With that, Seols break ended.

[You begin your next Adventure.]

[Your 19th Adventure is starting.]

[Adventure 19. Tracking the Black Knight]

[Adventure 19. Tracking the Black Knight

Vicar, y-you shouldnt

Before the pilgrims could stop her, Chameli quickly placed herself between the group and the man.

Seol slowly followed behind her.

Stop it! What do you think youre doing right now?!

...And who the hell are you supposed to be? Why are you butting in?

Vicar!

A woman standing beside the man confronting Chameli began speaking to him.

She looks like a Black Pilgrim.

Those weaklings? Why are they acting up here? Hey, do you know who I am?

Theres a lot of people watching now, Sehyeon. Why dont we stop now?

Are you fucking dumb? They messed with me. I was minding my own business! And when did I ever care about what others thought of me?

"I dont know whats going on, but," Chameli said boldly, "It isnt right to use violence against people who arent fighting back."

Are you trying to teach me right now?

The first thing Seol noticed about the man was the tattoo on his neck. It was clearly done before they were transferred into this world.

He then noticed the mans balanced body and threatening demeanor.

However, what confused Seol more than anything else was the crowd's feigned ignorance despite the merciless actions unfolding before them.

The man being kicked by the tattooed man carefully opened his mouth.

...ed it.

What?

We reserved that item first and you snatched it

So?

How could you just say So?...

So what? What do you want me to do? Do you want me to apologize or something?

......

The man on the floor couldnt respond. He could only look around.

What met him were the cold gazes of the audience.

Other than the single, mysterious woman standing between him and the tattooed man, everyone else merely observed the situation, refusing to intervene.

He could tell what they were thinking.

Im glad its him and not me.

It was clearly something along those lines.

However, the man found himself more upset about the situation. What was so wrong about pointing out the wrongdoings of someone who had done something unjust? With frustration bubbling inside him, the man screamed, a scream filled with anger.

Yeah, apologize! Since youve done something wrong, you should apologize to us!

A fire lit up in the tattooed mans eyes.

What, do you want me to beg? Youre right, sure. We snatched it before you could get to it. And since Im so sorry, Ill return this back to you.

Toss.

The tattooed man tossed an item to the ground, its contents spilling out of the pouch as it hit the floor.

The man who had been kicked quivered with humiliation.

However, since you did something wrong as well, you need to be punished.

I did something wrong?

"Since you talked shit to me without knowing your place, Im going to take a tooth, alright? I wont kill you. I just want to take a tooth from you whenever I remember this incident.

St-stop Stop it

Hey, grab them all. And if any of you tries getting in our way, Ill kill you.

As the situation continued to escalate, a man stepped forth. He placed himself between the tattooed man and the group on the floor.

However, the man didnt face the man named Sehyeon. Instead, he looked solely at the young man on the ground.

Your voice

The man who newly stepped forth between them was Seol.

Initially, he did so to protect Chameli. It was for that reason, and that reason only.

Seol wasnt the type of person to get involved in other people's matters, after all.

Or at least, that should have been the case.

"Please raise your head for a second."

...Huh? What?

Seol looked at the man's bloodied face. His eyes were swollen and black, blood mixed with saliva in his mouth before dripping out the corner of his lips.

......

Seol turned expressionless.

Why do people keep sticking their noses where they dont belong? Did something happen recently? Hey, do you know them too? said Sehyeon before turning to face the man on the floor again, You have a lot of friends, prick.

Seol completely ignored his taunts and dusted off the young mans clothes.

Its you, Gyeongtaek, right?

Seol hyung? Is it really you?

Did you do something wrong to them?

Gyeongtaek let out a painful cry after realizing that the man in front of him was Seol.

No No I didnt

Gyeongtaek then grabbed Seols ankles and started begging.

The crowd around them had ignored the cries of the weak because they feared upsetting the strong.

To think that Seol appeared in such a disgusting situation

Gyeongtaek desperately grabbed Seols ankles, begging.

Please, please Please help us, hyung I didnt do anything wrong

Seol quickly stood up and turned around. He looked at the tattooed man and his group before opening his mouth.

Then you guys must be the ones at fault.

Sehyeon scowled, cursing back at Seol.

Haah this fucking What now? You want me to beg? Is that it?

Yeah, responded Seol.

You little

Beg.