Chapter 166

Chapter 166

Clench

The veins in Seols eyes began to throb so intensely that the blood vessels became visible.

Urgh Grahhh It hurts

Does it hurt that much? You can cry if you want. Ill pretend like I didnt see anything.

Ahhhhhh!

Clench!

Thud.

Seol stopped moving.

......

Is it over already? Good work.

Haah Haah

Seols eyes slowly fluttered open.

[Due to the Blood of Origins influence, the Eyes of Perception has transformed into the Eyes of Foresight.]

[You awaken Passive: Foresight.]

[Passive: Good Lineage activates.]

[Those connected to your bloodline also receive the Eyes of Foresight.]

[Your creations can temporarily use the Eyes of Foresight.]

[You are able to perceive invisible matter.]

[You are able to perceive the various flows of power.]

[Your vision greatly improves.]

[You are able to see the statuses of elite monsters more clearly than before.]

[You will be able to see more statuses, as well as the statuses of stronger monsters, the more you train these eyes.]

[There is a high chance of seeing the explanation of important objectives.]

[You will be able to see rarer objectives at a higher chance the more you train these eyes.]

[Insights proficiency greatly increases.]

[Insight has reached its maximum proficiency.]

[Talent 'Insight' has advanced to 'Intermediate Insight'.]

[Insight now activates more frequently.]

[Insight now activates for more reasons than before.]

Urgh

Man your eyes look so much cooler now.

Seols eyes were now a beautiful blend of gold and scarlet.

However, as he cried blood, it looked more horrifying than anything.

...Did the Blood of Origin take effect?

The Blood of Origin demanded ceaseless changes to Seols body. Even minor, mundane transformations could become drastic if the Blood of Origin took effect.

As such, there was no greater treasure than this to enhance your body.

Even so... I can't believe Eyes of Perception wasn't enhanced, but instead transformed into the Eyes of Foresight.

According to Seols knowledge, once you acquired an eye-related ability, you were stuck with them unless you replaced your eyes entirely.

Even when enhanced, the natural process for the Eyes of Perception was to remain as the Eyes of Perception.

Seol even took that into consideration when he first unlocked them, deeming them a worthwhile investment.

Foresight is this what I think this is?

[[Passive: Foresight]

- You are capable of predicting events in the near future.]

These effects are essentially no different from future sight What is this?

- There are too many effects!

- The Blood of Origin? Again?!

- These effects are insane though haha

- Honestly, I was getting a bit tired of the lack of rewards, but I should be fine now

- I dont know what half of these effects do

- Proficiency up = flashing eyes!!!

- What the fuck is going on lmaooo

And the part about it affecting those connected to my bloodline... it means it affects my summons too, right?

Though Seol didnt know the specifics of these effects, he doubted they would be harmful, especially considering how they also applied to his summons.

Regardless, I didnt expect my creations to be affected by this as well.

As Seol continued to think to himself, Ner interrupted him.

"Mind letting me join you instead of keeping it to yourself?"

Ah, sorry.

And Im sorry to say this, but your monkeys been acting weird since a while ago.

...Are you talking about Kiki?

Yeah, look at it.

Ooh ooh ah ah

Kiki's eyes had been laser-focused on the unknown person's excavation logs in his hand since he entered Alcatron.

Seol carefully approached Kiki.

Kiki, Ill find Mael for you soon, so dont worry, and

Kiki, without turning around at all, spoke out loud.

[We encountered difficulty the moment we entered the ruin. Twenty people have already died so far from unknown reasons.]

...Kiki?

[With each passing day, more members succumb to mental illness. They continue to complain about hearing a voice beyond the firmly locked door, yet we remain unable to open it.]

......

Kiki hurriedly flipped through the pages.

[Is this a dream? Even though we excavated this place and completely cleared it out yesterday, its filled to the brim with rocks and debris again.]

Seol felt a sense of dj vu from the section that Kiki had just read.

- Right now, the area we're walking through was once filled with rocks and debris. Yet, for some reason... we're able to continue forward.

What Mael said before!

Even though the Artifact Association hadnt excavated through it, it was completely cleared out with no debris in sight. If that was possible, then the events in Kikis records must also be possible.

Kiki continued.

[Someone is clearly watching us.]

- You can stop reading now, Kiki! Im going to piss myself!

- Why?! Why do you have to read?! Kiki! Waikiki!

- Not a bad pun?

- It was good, huh?

- Its fucking scary, though.

Ooh ooh

Ah ah

Kiki stopped reading the documents and quickly scurried toward Seol, longing for a hug.

Ooh ooh! Ah ah!

Your monkey looks a bit scared?

...He does. Ner, how long have you been in here?

Hm

Loners Must Die.

Seol still had no clue what that meant or what would happen if he was considered a loner.

Regardless, Seol was no longer a loner now that he had found Yoran. After welcoming him, the two then wandered around, looking for a path.

Seol did not know how much time had passed.

Damn it. Since we cant see in front of us, its taking way too much time just trying to find our way

Seol then asked Ner a question after coming up with a great idea.

"Ner, could you tell us how to head to the lower floor?"

Well

Whats wrong?

I dont think Im allowed to.

...Huh? What do you mean?

I hear voices too. A voice telling me to split all of you up.

They must be a massive psychopath if theyre talking to ghosts too, thought Seol.

What are they saying? asked Seol.

To stop getting in the way of their fun.

...their fun?

I dont know I dont think I can help you with this. You need to do this on your own.

I understand. Calm down, Ner.

Ner was trembling.

Seol wondered who could scare a ghost with just their voice.

Regardless, Seol was nearing the end of his Remaining Time.

The only lives he had met after an entire day were Kiki and Yoran.

Did everyone else head down?

And just then, Seol found someone.

Mael!

S-Snowman! Kiki too? And Yoran as well?

It is!

Hahaha! I guess it was a good decision to walk in this direction. Vicar Chameli is with me as well.

Snowman, its me!

Seol couldnt help but smile after seeing the two of them.

He had been worried about them, fearing that something terrible might have happened, especially considering that the two of them were incredible assets if he could be with them.

By the way, did you hear that? The thing about Loners Must Die.

Ah, that I heard about it from Yoran.

So I guess transferees cant hear it I heard that we were given a day. Did you hear that as well?

Yes, that was what I heard as well.

This is a huge problem then The day has almost passed.

Then we should move for now. Lets exchange information while we look for the way downstairs.

A good idea.

The party began to move.

...You met a ghost?

I did.

...Where is he right now, then? asked Chameli.

Well hes right next to you, vicar.

Chameli quickly stiffened up.

Wh-what the

- What the fuck!

- What the hell!

- I kind of want to see her swear haha

Dont say something so scary Youre messing with me, right?

Im not.

Kyaaaaaa!

Chameli quickly leaped to Maels side.

Thud

As she did, she accidentally kicked something by her ankles.

Wh-what was that

...A corpse.

Hrgh

Wait, hes Hes the leader of the Ghost Wheel Mercenaries.

No way! How could someone like that die alone here

The party then exchanged glances.

...alone?

A loner?

Dont tell me

[You have acquired new information about Loners Must Die.]

[Those who are alone die when time runs out.]

Rumble!

As mysterious mana began to swell in the air, Mael shouted.

Damn it! Its coming agai!

[The space around you distorts.]

[Your body is deprived of its freedom.]

[Hidden Adventure Get Caught and Youll Die is now active.]

Hummmm

Maels mouth was clearly shouting, but nothing could be heard.

Thud!

This time, Seol was transferred without losing consciousness. However, Kiki, Yoran, Mael, and Chameli were all gone.

Are you up?

Ner you found me right away.

Yeah! I am a ghost, after all.

Damn it. Was this repeating?

Right? I didnt know either.

Seol ground his teeth as he checked the new Adventure.

Get Caught and Youll Die?

Seol looked around to see if anything had changed on the 1st floor. Unlike before, something caught his eyes immediately.

...What is that?

The Eyes of Foresight then detected something ominous walking around within the darkness.

Seol, after seeing their information, quietly whispered to himself.

A warden?