Players Who Returned 10,000 Years Later

Chapter 24. Followers of the Devil (Part 3)

— Learn more about Devil Teacher.

- I got it.

After listening to Kang Yu, Dok Hyun bowed.

He looked at Kang Yu with a fear that was impossible to hide.

Not just fear, it was something that made Dok Hyun kneel down.

It was proof that Force of Fear worked well.

— And do not perform the ritual again. Do you understand?

- Understood! — Dok Hyun hurriedly threw his head on the floor by giving up.

Kang Yu, satisfied with the answer he received, smiled and nodded.

'He is under control to the required level.' He could not allow the Players to be kidnapped and sacrificed further for the ritual.

First, it was a matter of morality, second, and more importantly, the guild's decline.

If the guild continued to act in the same way, they, who were already closely watched, would definitely be caught.

'Although they hide, sooner or later they will be raided.' Even if they stopped all activity, they would be cruelly targeted by the enemies they made. There are too many horrible things they have done.

Too many people are missing because of them. Guild members will not escape punishment.

"They can't be caught now." Kang Yu needs to learn about the Demon Master.

Everyone here had knowledge of the Magi and possessed them.

Not in the ordinary Players society, but among the knowledgeable people, the chances of finding a Demon Master were increasing.

If that person decided the government unit was too close to the guild, he could simply disappear.

Kang Yu, with a tired look, stood up from the altar.

He feels overwhelmed. Maybe because he had used a different power for a long time.

'I have to rest, ' he thought he had done too much in one day. He could hunt and 'know' the Andras Guild. He needs rest.

"I want to rest now." Kang Yu's gaze shone.

He knows a great way to relax.

The corner of his lips stretched out with a wide smile and his gait became light.

Kang Yu followed the familiar route to Han Sol's house, singing a melody along the way.

— Let's buy kimchi jjigae! — Thinking of kimchi jjigae seems to have eliminated his depression and fatigue.

Kang Yu, using the remains of the Magi, used Heaven Force and rose into the air.

***

— Ka... Kang Yu! — As soon as he opened the door, the anxious Han Sol ran towards him.

When Kang Yu saw him like that, he tilted his head to the side.

— Did something happen?

— That's what I want to ask you! It's been a long time since you entered the gate and didn't even call!

— Ah... — He came back later than usual due to the guild visit after hunting. — Sorry, there are important things to do. —

— Ugh, I started to worry if something had happened, — Han Sol put her hand to her chest and heaved a sigh of relief.

Seeing how worried he was, Kang Yu smiled faintly.

- Thank you for your attention. Next time, I will definitely warn you.

— Ho... alright. — Kang Yu's sincere response made her cheeks flushed and she looked away in embarrassment.

— Everyone is home, so it's time for dinner. What do you want to eat?

—Kimchi jjigae! – Kang Yu replied without hesitation.

— Ah... as expected, Han Sol laughed with her mouth closed. He was very much expecting that answer.

— If it's okay.

— Of course, I just bought some good meat.

- Yeah!

— And all with your help.

Thanks to Kang Yu's money, their financial situation at home improved significantly.

Of course, he did not give away all the money he made.

As the Players made many times more than ordinary people, by giving only a portion of the money he earned, the family's financial situation had improved greatly.

— This is nothing compared to a good dinner in a good company. When you need more, say it immediately.

oh no! I've been promoted to number two, so now I have a chance to get my money and pay you back.

— Oh~ — Kang Yu looks at him with interest. — When were you promoted to rank 2? —

— We hunt goblins today to raise our level.

There was excitement on his face to achieve what he wanted, and he jumped a little joy, ************ slightly swayed.

His head was full of thoughts.

Kang Yu turned his back on Han Seol to get rid of the mental anguish.

A while later, controlling his thoughts and feelings, he looked at the girl again.

— And what special ability do you have in class?

— Hmm... You won't believe it, Kang Yu. — His gaze shines and his voice vibrates. — I have Class B abilities! With a rating of 2, I got an ability called 'Bright Happiness'.—

- Wow! – Kang Yu reacts to his words with a cry of admiration.

'He and Dae Su will make a good party.' Tanks and support with high level special capabilities.

Even if it was just the two of them, a party with a full staff would make them envious.

And Kang Yu, given the recent events related to the Andras Guild, decided it was necessary to increase his strength and influence.

'I don't know how strong this Demon Master is.' Gaining strength for the upcoming battle was not a bad idea.

— Han Sol, did you get a lot of invitations from the guild?

— Yes, much, — he said in an excited tone, still not believing that he has received B-class capabilities.

Actually, class-B features are not very rare.

But given that he is a supporter, his worth is more.

— Which Guild will you join?

— Well... — That question made his cheeks flick through, and doubtfully he continued: — Actually, I don't want to join the guild. I'd like to help you. —

— Hmm... — When Kang Yu heard his reply, he gulped nervously. When he doubted it, he said slowly, — It is true that you have obtained high-class abilities, but it is not a good idea to walk with me.—

— Ahh... — Realizing that his decision was undeniable, Han Sol felt disappointed.

— I'll tell you what, there's nothing you can do for me now.

— So, — the girl replied sluggishly with her head bowed.

When Kang Yu saw his acting like this, he felt his heart jolt with sympathy.

"It's too early." He can't help her now. If he did not become a hindrance to her, it would already be an incredible achievement.

Not because he is weak. His abilities were much better than ordinary players.

'The problem is, I gained strength too quickly.'

After rising to rank 3 and receiving a decent amount of Magi through the ritual, he must have overcome level 20 long ago.

Given that he has immense strength to his level, it would be troublesome to share much-needed experience points with teammates.

'Awhile more.' Once he reached the level B gate, where the 'elite' monsters lived, it would be fine.

That was when he would go hunting in a party with Dae Su, Han Sol, and maybe someone else. But not now.

Right now, Han Sol and Dae Su needed to gain combat experience.

'Once you enter a powerful party, you can't gain that experience.' Of course, there was no need to practice risking your life, but just standing next to the stronger party members and gaining experience points would not teach you how to fight monsters.

— I know tanks with class A capabilities. First, you have to be in the same party as him to gain experience.

- I understand…

— Moments later, when you become more experienced and raise your level, we will go together to the high level gate.

- Ah! – When she heard that she could join a party with Kang Yu, her eyes immediately sparkled.

They would hunt together as soon as he became stronger.

For her, who had an interest in Kang Yu and a sense of loyalty to Kang Yu, those words had been her motivation.

- I understand. As you said, I'll join the tank party.

— Since you two have high-level abilities, you guys will improve quite quickly.

— Yes, I want to quickly get the experience and go with you.

— Won't be long. I will provide the necessary assistance, — Kang Yu plans to personally go hunting with Dae Su and Han Sol after a while to help them get promoted.

If Kang Yu who already had the strength of a top-tier player helped them, they would be promoted many times faster than other players.

"This is an investment in the future." In the Nine Thousand Hell Circle when he received Pallock as a servant, he realized something.

If you do what you used to do as a couple or a group of three people, you don't have to wait long to get results.

Of course, 'realizing' might seem too overwhelming since it should be an obvious fact, but to Kang Yu who was used to doing things alone, it was truly shocking.

'Before Pallock, I thought a servant would be a burden.' He simply did not have the opportunity to understand that someone with special skills could be very useful.

—Haha, thank you, Kang Yu. Time passed so quickly during the conversation. Wait a minute until I finish cooking.

- Okay.

While thinking about when to start helping Dae Su and Han Sol, he went to the living room and sat down waiting for dinner.

— Uwah! — When he saw kimchi jjigae, he noisily inhaled air and approached the girl.

Perhaps because of the expensive kimchi jjigae meat, this time he was very interested in its shiny sauce.

- Looks good!

— Ah, wait a minute, Kang Yu. — The girl stopped Kang Yu, who was ready to attack the dish like a predator.

He became annoyed, looking sadly at the tantalizing kimchi jjigae that he would not let him eat and then at Han Sol.

He thought it was quite funny to see it that way and giggled.

— Today, we will add this to kimchi jjigae.' He dipped the cooked food into the broth.

His pupils dilated and his body trembled.

— It... — Kang Yu panicked as if he had seen something extraordinary.

It was as if he felt a bolt of lightning spread throughout his body.

—Ramen!

Kang Yu shuddered and looked at kimchi jjigae.

'I don't know who you are.' He remembered the Demon Master made great plans for this planet, 'but I will protect the Earth from you.

Kang Yu plunged into ramen before being completely ready, and decided to save the planet for himself.