Chapter 19: Out Of The Dungeon

Chapter 19: Out Of The Dungeon

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The sharp eyes of Lee Hengyang couldn’t believe what he was looking at. Or well, what he could sense by utilizing his powerful Demonic Senses. After having sent Adam and Han to eliminate Jack from the list of pests the Demonic Cult had to take care of, just some hours later, he learned some terrifying piece of news.

He received a single oracle from his patron and sponsor, the only Demonic Throne {The Snake That Endlessly Devours Its Tail}, or as his followers know him, Uroboros.

[Adam and Han have perished! Pathetic worms, undeserving of my powers. I’ve learned that pathetic human identity. The only one that could truly devour a fragment of my powers... The Devourer of Gods... the Fallen Constellation, Fenrir!]

“T-This... So that man, Jack. He’s the vessel of a Fallen Constellation?!”

However, this wasn’t all the bad news Lee, the Leader of the Uroboros Cult would receive this night from his patron. It only made the man feel even more dread as he heard the message sent to his very soul.

[But there’s someone even more dangerous than him...]

“Someone more dangerous?”

[The sister he protects so dearly, she’s a monster by itself! In all of my long life, I have never seen someone so protected by so many Constellations before. She possesses power capable of rewriting this entire world’s history- no, perhaps the entire Cosmos. Be careful, my slave! And make sure to kill her and her brother, at all costs! Do everything possible... EVERYTHING!]

“Yes, Lord Uroboros! I shall not disappoint you!”

Lee nodded while his face distorted in both fury and frustration. The “oracle” he received quickly stopped, as everything within his department fell to silence. Lee Hengyang sighed, his sharp blue eyes glancing into the night sky while sighing. Despite having such a gorgeous face and a handsome appearance, he was a demon amongst demons.

“I thought I would finally end this whole ordeal, but it seems Jack is filled with more surprises than I could have ever imagined... And that little sister. Let’s see what we can do with her. You’ll regret messing with our Demonic Guild.”

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While riding Fenrir, we escaped the dungeon as fast as possible. On the way, we saw several corpses of people who had died, so we decided to at least bring them with us to give them a proper burial. I was trying my best to handle them as gently as I could. I didn’t want them to get any more damaged. Honestly, I felt really bad just seeing them. It made me feel frustrated I was so weak I couldn’t even save a few innocent bystanders. My brother mercilessly killed any monster we found gnawing at the corpses, and I made sure to burn those beasts into cinders with my knife.

“You’re the only survivor, the innocents that got dragged here... All of them died at the hands of the monsters.” My brother lamented. “I wasn’t fast enough...”

“Don’t worry, you did what you could. Even if their bodies are in this state, let’s bring them out so they can be recognized and buried properly.” I nodded. “Their families need to know what happened to them...”

“You’re such a good girl, Anna.” My brother smiled with a proud smile, patting my head. “You’re right, let’s go.”

When we finally reached the Dungeon’s Entrance, we landed over a mountain of ruins. When Dungeon Breaks happen, the Gates that lead to them shake space itself and everything around them. It is not unusual for buildings to completely collapse by the shockwave alone.

Thankfully, no monsters have escaped the Dungeon yet, so people outside were safe. Nonetheless, once we arrived at the outside world and I felt the cold breeze of this night, we were swarmed by police officials, hunters guarding the area, and tons, tons of journalists.

“There are some survivors over there!”Fịndd new updates at novelhall.com

“It is Hunter Jack! And... who is he carrying with his wolf familiar?!”

“A little girl?! Who is she?!”

“Ignore them for now, Anna, don’t talk with Journos.” Said my brother while ignoring the people.

However, how could I possibly ignore them? I want to be famous and recognized, even now. I am craving for attention and all of that!

...But I better just stay silent for now, let’s be realistic.

“Jack! Over here!”

Jack quickly brought Fenrir back into his shadows, as he led me through the crowd of people while holding my hand, as we finally arrived outside the restricted area, a group of people wearing black suits greeted us.

These were the Gate Administrators, and the one that called my brother was nobody else than the few characters that ever had a good impression of him, Guild Executive Leo Edwards, a handsome and tall brown-haired man nearing his thirties.

He was the one who handled all sorts of guild-related things for my brother, managed his money and also all the monsters he constantly sold, helped him join auctions, and bought equipment and items.

“Oh my God, you’re actually alive even after leaping inside?! Are you not hurt?! A-And you brought your sister! She’s alive?! And that Mana...!” He reacted very surprised. His eyes began shining. One of his Skills was [Appraisal], which he easily used to gauge my Mana and Ki energy.

[They seem to be pleased with yesterday’s achievements and have decided to reward you and also to punish the {Trillion-Legged Millipede That Swarms The Cosmos}!]

[The Constellations ask you to choose a manner of punishment for the {Trillion-Legged Millipede That Swarms The Cosmos}!]

[However, death or obtaining their powers is forbidden.]

[The many Constellations that have shown an interest in you. As someone who defeated her Incarnation, showing interest in what would be your decision.]

“Wait, what? Are you for real?”

So I can choose whatever I want except death or stealing her powers? Then I can decide her fate... I could tell them to seal her for eternity and would they do that? Or what if I tell them to make her give me all her riches too?

Or maybe I could even tell them to make her comply with any of my wishes... There are endless possibilities! However, if I let her slide and just ask something like that, this won’t end well. She’ll probably try to get at me in the future, eventually.

To ensure my own survival, getting this damn bug out of the way is a must. Sealing her would be the most direct way, but I have another, rather wild idea. I want to seal her so she won’t bother me again, but I also need help.

“I want her to pay her sentence by helping me.” I announced. “I want her to become my loyal retainer!”

Silence.

For a moment, it seemed as if the Constellations were not even watching me anymore.

I guess it is a bit too wild, huh?

[The Constellations are thinking about it...]

[Some seem certain that this idea would bring even more interesting developments.]

[Others say that the mere idea of a human having a Constellation as a loyal retainer is atrocious!]

[However, many think that the offense the {Trillion-Legged Millipede That Swarms The Cosmos} has committed needs a proper, harsh punishment.]

[The Cosmic Throne {Jester Filled With Lies} has offered the Constellations an idea, a Voting Pool!]

[Those that don’t want this punishment may vote “No”]

[And those that do want it, may vote “Yes”]

[Any Constellation is welcome to join the voting pool, even those that have yet to participate in Earth’s affairs.]

“Huh, I guess he got a good idea...”

Ding!

[The Many Constellations have agreed...]

[The voting has begun!]

[The voting has ended!]

Wait, that’s fast...

Ding!

[Constellations that voted for the “No” Option: 43]

Huh? So many, I guess there’s no way it will happen.

Ding!

[Constellations that voted for the “Yes” Option...]

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