Chapter 150: After the War (3)

Chapter 150: After the War (3)

What goes around comes around. It was a famous saying, meaning that consequences occurred exactly according to one's usual behavior.

"What goes around... comes around? Hmm. Is that the case...?" Kai muttered to himself as he wandered through the royal palace corridors.

"There you are. Have you finished your visit to the treasury?" Bach nodded slightly in greetings as he asked. He then looked at Kai's face and tilted his head. "... You should be happy if you’ve visited the treasury, but why do you look so gloomy?"

"Bach."

Kai's serious tone was something Bach had never heard before.

Realizing this was not a trivial matter, Bach also lowered his voice. "What’s the matter? Is there some problem with the treasury..."

"What do you think of my usual behavior?"

"Huh?"

Bach's large eyes blinked at the unexpected question.

When it comes to Kai's usual behavior...

They weren't particularly close. However, they had gone to battle together twice, so they weren't strangers either.

After a moment of consideration, Bach gave the most objective assessment he could.

"A kind and righteous opportunist."

"Hmm... I see," Kai nodded with a displeased expression. Then his shoulders slumped as he continued, "It seems the Solarian God has abandoned me."

"What do you mean?"

"I'm never praying to that guy again. Well, see you next time."

Not knowing what to say, Bach silently watched Kai's weary steps and could only tilt his head in confusion.

***

"Oh! So this is why Nietzsche said what he did.”

Nietzsche had stated that God was dead. Carving the philosopher's words into his heart once more, Kai opened his stats window.

[Kai]

Class: Solaris Cleric

Level: 285

Title: Envoy of God

HP: 45,900

Holy Power: 112,200

Stats

Strength: 1,056 Stamina: 484

Intelligence: 376 Agility: 344

Holiness: 1,127 Dignity: 326

Benevolence: 193

Poison Resistance +30

Magic Resistance +40%

Nature Affinity +200

Damage to Demons/Undead +50%

At last, his Strength had surpassed the 1,000 stat mark! This was the result of investing 80 out of the 160 stat points he gained from the war with the Church of Muldine.

"... Plus the 10 stat points from the Elixir of Strength Enhancement."

Muttering with a bitter expression, Kai said in confusion, "Huh? But why have the stats gone up even more?"

As he blinked in confusion and searched for the cause, he suddenly clapped his hands and exclaimed, "Oh! Special titles!"

He had two titles he hadn't yet checked!

He immediately opened the title book and checked them out.

[First Commander]

Rank: Special

Description: A title given to the first person to lead over 1,500 NPCs.

Effect: +15 to all stats, increases all attributes of subordinates. (This effect remains even when title is unequipped.)

[Treasure Hunter]

Rank: Special

Description: A title given to the first person to visit a place containing national treasures.

Effect: +10 to all stats, allows the detection of nearby treasures. (This effect remains even when title is unequipped.)

"All stats increased by 25... and the attached effects are pretty nice too."

The ability to increase the attributes of all subordinates would also include Mimic and Blizzard.

Plus... it's going to be ready soon.

The equipment he had commissioned from Korona that would create Skeleton Knights was soon to be completed.

If I were to appoint all of them as dullahans?

It sounded ridiculous, but it meant that he could lead an army of the undead as a Cleric!

"Hmm. I'm not sure how the ability to detect nearby treasures works, but it can't hurt to have it."

"Isn't it my freedom to say whatever I want in a democratic country?"

"Yeah, what is this, the Soviet Union? You can't just ban people because you don't like a few words."

"Besides, the two of us have donated over 1.5 million won in total."

"I'll refund the money. I'll give it all back, so..."

"Hey, who said we're doing this for the money? Just strike a cute and pretty pose for a few pictures, and we'll leave."

"Plus, you'll have to try on some of the pretty clothes we've brought."

"Hehehe."

The two scumbags approached, their laughter lewd.

Aris resented Unknown for choosing such a hunting ground as the meeting place.

Damn it. Why did he choose this place for the meeting?!

She was a bard, and her level was only 120—she practically had no combat ability! It was clear she stood no chance against the two men, who appeared to be close combat specialists.

In the end, she closed her eyes tight and shouted, "Logout!"

"Oh no, you don't."

Jet's sword slashed out instantly, tearing a part of Aris's cloth shirt.

[You cannot log out during combat.]

"N-no..."

"Oh, hold that pose for a moment."

"Stay still. Let's take a picture first."

Grang activated his camera app and slowly approached Aris.

Just then, a voice echoed through the quiet forest and reached the ears of all three.

"Hey, you two over there. Want to hear some good advice?"

"Wh-what?"

"There’s people here?"

Jet and Grang quickly turned around, scanning the surroundings.

Soon, a cleric emerged slowly from the shadow of the dense trees. "The lesson I learned today is that what goes around comes around."

"... A cleric?”

"Hah. You've got to be kidding me."

Seeing the approaching player, Jet and Grang relaxed and let out a sigh of relief.

"Phew, got scared over some dumbass."

"Right? It's a hunting ground right next to the capital, so soldiers and knights often patrol here."

As Jet approached Kai directly, he suddenly became tense.

This guy... That cleric robe he's wearing isn't ordinary.

It was a robe of luxurious quality they had never seen before. It looked like it was at least of Unique grade.

Realizing something was off, Jet and Grang exchanged glances.

This guy seems to have a decent level...

Hey, so what? He's just a cleric, right? And there's no guild mark on his chest.

So, there's no future trouble if we kill him.

Quickly coming to a conclusion, Jet pushed Kai's chest with his finger. "Hey, get lost while I'm being nice."

"Look, you seem to have a decent level for a Cleric, but don't die a pointless death. Just go on your way."

"The type I hate the most are those who make appointments and then show up late." The cleric made a random comment that had nothing to do with the current situation, then checked the time and smiled. "I have an appointment, you see. And there's about three minutes left until the appointed time."

"What the hell are you suddenly babbling about...?"

"In short, get out of my sight."

Thud, thud!

"W-what the!"

"What the hell are these things?!"

Jet and Grang turned to look at the beings that had suddenly appeared behind them, pinning them to the ground.

"W-wait... What is this...?"

"This... this...?"

"Krrrk."

It was a black lizardman covered in the Armor of the Undead set.

Thud, thud, thud!

And a dullahan that repeatedly banged its helmet on the ground.

"Unknown's..."

"Summons?!"

Jet and Grang stared at the Cleric before them with horrified eyes.

"What goes around comes around," Kai replied.