Episode 18

6. Missionary

One.

The next morning.

[It is 10 minutes before the appearance of the Chaos Gate.] [Ominous magic is hovering over the scene.]

“If I feel the same way, I want to have a fight with Mr. Siwoo right now. I like your personality, and you have fun talking! Haha!”

“CEO Choi seems to be the type of person who will fight for something if he likes it.”

“That is natural. “Isn’t it true that boys usually become friends by hitting each other?”

I was standing side by side with Choi Seo-jin, the head of the Goblin Guild, waiting for the gate to appear.

Just yesterday, CEO Seojin Choi, who tried to kill me, was nowhere to be seen.

It is natural that the negotiations ended very successfully.

The request I made to the Goblin Guild yesterday was as follows.

“I heard from the Ability Management Department that the goblin guild is very good at combat. I don't think there's a better opportunity than this to see how Earth's players fight. Please just observe.”

In the first place, you can't spit on a smiling face.

Since I didn't have any intention of scratching and making a mess, I asked as politely as possible, and CEO Seojin Choi, who was trying to get into a fight with me right away, smiled brightly and accepted my offer.

I liked the sight of someone so strong that he could clear the gate on his own, bending over himself.

It looks like there was a misunderstanding, but I had no intention of resolving the misunderstanding.

Anyway, my goal is not to subdue the gate, but to pick up the missionaries of our church who will come out of the gate.

What happens after pickup?

It'll work out somehow. It's obvious that things won't go as planned anyway.

anyway.

The situation in which I am currently standing with CEO Choi can be seen as a continuation of yesterday.

I nodded my head slightly and then slowly looked straight in front of me.

As the system message warned, a huge purple-colored sphere was floating in the sky.

And underneath were the combatants of the Goblin Guild who had completed their preparations for battle.

Some people seemed nervous, but most people were talking with a relaxed expression.

“I’m proud of my pups. Although the chicks are mixed, they have proven potential, so I expect they will quickly adapt and play their part. “What do you think, Mr. Siwoo?”

“Definitely veterans have the appearance of being veterans.”

They were much more skilled soldiers than I thought.

It was leisurely but not disorganized, and the organization was also plausible.

Starting with infantry in heavy armor, ranged attackers carrying bows or staffs.

There were also players waiting there wearing relatively light armor.

When I heard the word guild, it felt like a mercenary group of players, but looking at it this way, it seemed closer to a regular army.

As I looked at them, a question immediately came to mind.

It was the same at the gate in charge of the Ability Management Department last time, and it is the same here.

This is because the absence of essential beings was felt in Eden.

“It appears that there are no separate players in charge of healing.”

CEO Choi answered my question as if it was obvious.

“I guess you don’t know much since it’s been a while since Siwoo came back to Earth, but healing players aren’t that common. Even if he only has a little healing ability, he can get an A-level hunter license... … Moreover, most of them belong to the Jeonchihyeop. “He’s worse than the quack doctors in our neighborhood, his price is unnecessarily high, and he’s extremely picky.”

The Jeonchihyeop is roughly equivalent to the National Healing Skills Association or something like that?

Seeing him get angry while talking, it doesn't seem like a particularly good feeling.

There is a lack of people with healing abilities.

I didn't know this detail. Since priests mainly used healing abilities in Eden, I didn't know there was a shortage.

This could be a pretty good opportunity for me and the Limen Church.

I'm not sure yet, but as believers awaken their divine power, they will also gain healing abilities.

It was around this time that I was digging up various information through CEO Choi.

Oooooh!

The purple sphere floating in the sky began to resonate violently, and soon the purple light radiating from the sphere began to spread out in all directions.

And after a while, a message window appeared in front of me.

[Chaos Gate appears.] [Quest occurs] [Greetings]

Type: Sub – DLC

Description: According to the agreement between Dimensional World: Earth> and Dimensional World: Eden>, missionaries from the Limen Church> are dispatched from Dimensional World: Eden>. We must safely secure the missionaries who come through the Chaos Gate.

Completion Condition: Survival of Missionary ???>

Reward: Token of Relic Remen>

… … It's a token of Limen.

It appears that a missionary coming through the gate brought it.

The Token of Limen> was one of the relics held by the Limen Church. If you think about the effects it has, it will definitely help you.

"long time no see."

I was almost overcome with emotion as I looked at the message window.

“There aren’t many opportunities to see our guild’s battles, so I hope you’ll take this opportunity to enjoy them to your heart’s content. “Hehe.”

Representative Choi finished his speech with a smile, and then shouted in a voice so loud that it rang loudly in all directions.

“Let’s spread the word!”

And with CEO Choi’s booming voice.

Krar.

Before we knew it, large monsters with blue skin, trolls, began to appear beyond the gate that had taken shape.

2.

Pushuuuk-!

Wow!

The eerie sound of destruction and the screams of trolls echo from all directions.

Perhaps because it was smaller than the gates I had seen so far, the number of trolls that crawled out of the gate as an advance team was at most 12.

“Trolls should aim for the head!”

“Hey, this dog! Are you not in your right mind? “Who would think of something else during a battle?”

“I heard you were at the top of the academy! Fuck, how are things these days? Does the academy only teach how to ride during battle? “Who on earth is your teacher?”

There is profanity everywhere.

If someone who didn't know the situation saw it, it might be considered the scene of a one-sided assault, but I didn't find the scene particularly strange.

This is because it was a scene where veterans were pushing the newcomers hard.

Moreover, even though they spoke harshly, they were giving up crucial opportunities to newcomers.

Most of the new members of the Goblin Guild were confused by the curses coming from their seniors from all directions and the fear of trolls.

I said quietly as I watched the scene.

“It’s ignorant, but effective.”

“It is one of the traditions our guild is proud of.”

Basically, battles take place under a lot of pressure.

And in order to win the battle, you must faithfully fulfill your role even under the pressure.

In that sense, this goblin guild's new training could be seen as effective.

However, it is just too primitive.

I was quickly able to figure out who the founder of this outrageous newbie training was.

“I get along well with the CEO.”

“That’s too much praise. Hahahaha.”

There was one person in Eden who had a similar personality to CEO Choi Lee.

He was a man called the King of Mercenaries, and his straightforward and fast-paced personality was very similar.

“But if the gate is at this level, isn’t it okay for the CEO to come in person?”

In response to my question, CEO Choi looked at me and shook his head.

“These days, gates, dungeons, and other unstable elements have increased. Our elites will come back alive no matter where we put them, but they're not chicks, right? “Still, these are people who believed in us and supported us, so we can’t have them die in an accident.”

There is also loyalty.

If he were truly born in Eden, he seems like a man who would be a perfect fit for being a mercenary.

CEO Choi said while raising the corners of his mouth wide.

“The main unit will arrive soon.”

And the moment he said that, the formation of the goblin guild members who were organizing the advance party changed drastically.

“Everyone step back!”

“The expected number of main units is at least 50. “Space out and change to formation B!”

“The chicks are good at following behind the shooter!”

The change in formation was instantaneous.

It was also proof that they were well trained.

They moved quickly, spreading their formation wide, and as expected, the gate changed once again.

[Chaos Gate is expanding in earnest!]

Crumbling!

With lightning striking from the purple sky, the area of ​​the purple gate multiplied several times in the blink of an eye.

And from there, other trolls began to walk out.

“All troops in combat… … .”

The Goblin Guild fighters who saw this quickly regrouped and prepared for battle, but they soon froze to a halt at the bizarre scene that followed.

It is true that trolls were walking out of the gate.

But the trolls were in a strange state.

Keekeeeeek-!

Kiyaaaaaaaaa!

The guys ran out as if they were being chased by something.

There was neither the harsh fighting spirit nor the liveliness that a troll would naturally exhibit. Their eyes were constantly shaking, and some crawled out of the gate with missing limbs.

It no longer looked like an invader.

rather.

“You’re like a helpless refugee.”

As CEO Choi said, it was like a prey running away from a predator.

“Stop, stop!”

“Don’t panic!”

The players who came to their senses belatedly cut down the screaming trolls, but their gaze did not leave the gate either.

To be precise, it was likely that he was aware of the predator approaching from beyond the gate.

I sighed as I looked at the miserably torn trolls.

And CEO Choi looked at me like that and said.

“Is that what Siwoo said you were looking for?”

“I think so.”

“This is such blatant power… … Long time no see. “I don’t think I can bear this.”

Sparring-!

The red magic power that flowed from Choi Dae-pyo's body covered his body.

A magical power as strong as CEO Choi's personality began to burn red-hot.

He spoke in a very excited voice.

“Hehehe. As I said in advance, I cannot give in. “That’s my prey.”

“Well, I don’t think I’d listen in this situation, but…” … It's not a matter of whether I give in or not. And the word ‘prey’ is not a very appropriate choice of word.”

“Hehe. No matter what I say, it doesn't work. Last time, you ate lychee alone, but this time, you were planning on eating something so precious by yourself! You're just being greedy. “But it’s nothing more than what caught my eye.”

His eyes were starting to burn with a desire to win.

It seems like there is clearly a fatal misunderstanding, but there is no solution in this situation.

He's already a madman with his eyes wide open.

I would have stopped Crayon Shin-chan, but even God can't stop a crazy person.

… … In my case, should I say that even Limen can't stop it?

Anyway, that's it.

I quickly gave up on persuading him and kept my eyes on the gate.

The gate where the trolls were crawling out just moments ago was nowhere to be seen.

There was only heavy silence.

How long did the silence last?

Tuk-.

A troll's head tumbled carelessly from beyond the gate. It's a very huge head that appears to be several times the size of another troll's head.

And after a while.

“All troops, anti-personnel formation A!”

“Humanoid monster. “A humanoid monster has appeared!”

“Get all the newbies back! Only those with experience in interpersonal combat will be given priority in the first line! Hurry!"

A man quietly walked out from beyond the gate.

Neatly slicked back black hair and a monocle with a white chain.

From the imposing facial features that seem to have 'principles' written on them, and the black priest's uniform that looks like it's going to burst at any moment due to the upper body muscles.

The 'man's' left hand was holding a thick white book, and his right hand, which was wearing a black glove, was dripping with fresh troll blood.

I knew that man's name. No, I couldn't have known without knowing.

“Why you… … .”

Leo Lumen.

He is the head of the Limen Church Doctrine Research Society and a man who rose to the position of archbishop at the young age of 29.

He was also quite a principled person, but the nickname that represents him is.

“… … “The mad dog of the Holy See.”

A mad dog of the Vatican who forces people to follow the principles they set for themselves.

I muttered while lightly waving to Leo, who bowed his head politely as soon as he saw me.

“It’s done.”

Here's the problem.

What happens when a crazy person and a crazy dog ​​meet?

The correct answer is as follows:

Kwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

CEO Choi, who was standing next to me just moments ago, suddenly landed in front of Leo and shouted.

“You are my prey. He cannot yield to anyone! Turn me on. hurry!"

Leo, who watched CEO Choi's sudden behavior, frowned and then.

Quaaaaaaaaaaa!

As soon as he grabbed CEO Choi by the head, he planted his body on the ground, putting on a truly spectacular show of power.

This place instantly became a funeral home atmosphere.

I muttered to myself once again in that eerily quiet silence.

“It really sucked.”