Strongest Man
Nightmare of Vestiare Part 1
It had been four days since the mass summoning, and an ominous energy circled the Blanche square.1500 people were busy chewing on the stench of rotten meat without food or water. There was no conversation, just a constant gaze from across the square.
Riiiips!
The sound of plastic rippling from one corner of the plaza. Several hundred pairs of eyes were shot towards the man who pulled something from his clothes. It's just an empty carton of cigarettes.
’’ Anyone ... Anyone have some … …? ’
The man continued to ask with hollow eyes even as his voice became tense. Some of the men standing nearby spewed out indecent words as they began to beat him up. No one tried to stop them, even his miserable scream could trigger any reaction.
After the beating was over, the man continued talking while lying on the ground.
’’ R-cigarette, please .. ’’
Sungchul unconsciously recognized his face. It was the face of the idiot boy who asked for some cigs on the first day. Looking at the boy's crooked nose and his bruised eyes, he calculated that/that the boy might have two more days left. It will be hard for him to get through that day. His spirit seemed more deadly than his body.
Sungchul only thought about how this would be the best outcome, then refocused on his goal.
‘In the end, I did not manage to find hidden searches.’
No more pre-elected meetings after they left the abandoned cathedral. It was completely below his expectations, he hoped that/it was at least some pre-selected individuals would be called away, but no one moved. The most he could do was pay attention to how they would gather during the day.
They have claimed the north corner of the square and the training center inside. Chosen to be inside, practice with practice and spin dolls. There were also ordinary people who pointed and mocked them as if they were crazy.
’’ Tsk tsk. There was nothing to eat, and they were simply wasting their energy. They only ask for death. ’
’They're all going crazy. Those idiots. ”
These people just don't know anything. The chosen one will quickly grow strong within the training center.
’’ Haha, the sound of your fist on the doll becomes sharp! How much power do you have right now? ’
’’22 now. The sound changed after I hit 20. ‘
’’I haven't reached 20. I have to try harder myself! ’
Small but distinct gaps began to widen. This will be an important factor for them during future crises.
Fisticuff. Fisticuff.
Sungchul thoughtlessly punched the puppet in a corner of the training center and continued by eavesdropping. There are two people to look out for in this group.
Lee Yuhoon: A naturally born leader, who would dazzle anyone with his intelligence and calm voice even a broadcaster would envy.
And then Park Ahram: He arrives conspicuously even on his first day, and reveals himself supported by one of the most powerful factions. He's already proven his authority over Sergeant Bor. He was more important than the first one, with a strong background, the chances of him being given a hidden quest were quite great. The problem is, Ahram seems to be more interested in his seal conquest than in any hidden quest.
”Do you have a boyfriend? Looks like you may have one ... but maybe not anymore? Keke ’’
He doesn't even pretend to practice, he avoids all forms of labor, including hitting dummies. He became even more bothered with his endless supply of pickup lines. The women who were attracted at first due to his strong supporters and mysterious entrance quickly changed him due to his lewd and shaky attitude.
’’ Ah .. why does everyone hate me? After all, this is a short life, I might as well enjoy it while I can. ’
She was eventually rejected by all of the selected women and now turns to women outside the group. Their faces all looked tired and desperate, but some still retained their former beauty. He started drooling while holding the ration under his arm.
’’ Ah ... what should I do? What am I supposed to do? ’
Sungchul thinks that/that he looks like an animal in the heat, who is trapped in a hole and realizes the possibility he will soon cause an accident. Sungchul doesn't have to wait long, Ahram leaves with a fairly young thing outside the wall, but he only returns alone. Only Sungchul knows what really happened.
’’ …. ’’
In a remote area covered in leaves, there was the corpse of a naked woman. Sungchul admitted it with indifferent eyes. There are different fingerprints around his neck area. He died of shortness of breath. The most damning evidence was a small amount of blood and skin embedded under his nails. There was a portion of rations beside the body, as if mocking the victim.
“Truly broken people.”
He felt that/it was Ahram being twisted in the first place, but being given so much authority so quickly, this was bound to happen. Who knows how many more will be sacrificed. Now it's up to him to use this opportunity to clean things up.
“I have to prepare some kind of special experience for him and his guide.”
Sungchul closed his eyes that were frozen in fear, and quietly whispered under his breath.
’May you find happiness in the afterlife.’ ’
He turned towards the dark forest, and the hidden dangers from within stared back at him.
–
After sunset, the chosen ones would gather outside the walls to eat their food while sitting on the forest floor. The rations they provide by Sergeant Bor contain only stale bread and a small bead that will turn into a mouthful of water when placed in your mouth. It wasn't tasty, but it was still something valuable. They are the only ones among the 1500 who will be able to eat something in the week. Sungchul sat away from the group, but he was still listening to their conversation.
’’ What did you do before? ’
”Tollege. I was still attending when suddenly I was dragged here. ’
”Sama here. I am a student too. ’
” Oh, really? What majors?”
’I am a music major.’ ’
It was a branded girl. People tend to talk more during their meals. Conversations act to close the gap in people's hearts and can support one's spirit even in situations like these. All the conversations stopped as a group of three people approached.
They exchanged views with each other. They were the gazes of assassins plotting unwarranted murder beginning to formulate without a single word needing to be spoken.
’’Wow, there really is food here!’ ’
The man could only exclaim for a moment before he fell silent, as if someone suddenly covered his mouth. Annoying chewing sounds could be heard.
Pride. Smacked. Chew.
The voice disappeared, and the uninvited guests licked their lips before leaving.
”What it was.”
’’ I don't know. ’’
The chosen ones became tense, they were filled with killing intent but continued their meal along with their disconnected conversation. No one noticed Sungchul's involvement.
’’ … ’’
Sungchul kept the red mucus pinched under the heavy stone and in his vision. Its name is ‘Blood Pudding’, it is usually a green herbivore that is about the size of an adult female, but during its mating season, it will turn very aggressive and start devouring everything in sight. The problem is that the/it mating ritual of this species is rarely seen.
Sungchul lightly pushed the stone that held the mucus in place. Freeing him from his bonds, the slime jumped aggressively towards Sungchul.
Hit it!
The Blood Pudding exploded with a single punch.
’” Feel brave right, punk? ’
Sungchul spoke coldly towards the slimy red silhouette deeper in the forest. Several hundred blood pudding lived within the forest, but the carcass of the naked woman had lured some of them into this hole. Sungchul made them really depressed inside this hole. Two more tried to jump out.
Hit it! Hit it!
The results were no different, a dozen tried by jumping simultaneously before their red mucus splattered everywhere from sound waves. Dozens of blood pudding exploded. This is basically genocide, the blood pudding of the forest is at risk of extinction.
Sungchul split the blood pudding in half, and half ran past him. Instinctively fearful of him, Sungchul covered the corpse in the pit with the ground using his feet and noticed the direction the blood pudding was heading towards.
The chosen one only finds the blood pudding after the uninvited person leaves. Some men who were bored after eating started to approach the blood pudding.
- B. .. danger .. run …
As they approached the blood pudding, ObserMata ver began sending out warnings of the witch. However, it was too late, the stationary blood pudding suddenly jumped into the air and swallowed one of the men.
’’ Uwek! T-please!! ’’
The man's clothes slowly began to be digested by the digestive juices of the blood pudding.
”Hei! Let me go!”
The man next to him tried to attack the blood pudding with his sword, but it didn't work. The slime constitution made them resistant to physical attacks, which made it very difficult for newcomers to deal with.
’’ Krrrr! ’’
The face of the man dissolved in the digestive juices, clearly visible from outside the body transparent mucus.
’’ UWAAAA! ’’
The man left the knife and fled the scene.
”What happened?”
The rest of the group finally realized that/it must have happened, and quickly got up from their food. However, now the forest was already full of red mud. The chosen ones finally felt fear in their hearts. Only Ahram still did not fully understand the situation.
”What? What happened?”
They left Ahram with their mischievous smiles and scattered to the forest exit. Ahram imagined something and started to wake up. His eyes caught the man sitting with his back towards him. The man was wearing tattered jeans in a military uniform.
“Ah, that smelly prostitute woman.”
’’Hei, Sir. What happened-?”
His vision suddenly turned yellow. When he woke up, he was surrounded by weeds and could feel the dirt on the ground.
‘A-what?’
He couldn't remember what had happened. However, he felt a sharp pain coming from his ankle.
’’S AAAAUGH! The filth! What is f*k! ’’
Someone broke his ankle. He barely managed to lift himself up, when countless blood pudding came rushing towards him.
”Ah ah!!”
Blood Pudding's slippery body creeps in Ahram's shoes.
Psssshh
Ahram began foaming at the mouth and lost his consciousness upon seeing the sneakers dissolved from the acid.
At that moment, a magical inscription appeared.
’’ Ice Bolt. ’’
From the seal, a lightly dressed woman appeared and swung her staff. Her hair was red, but her eyes were cold.
”Sials. So I'm stuck with such an annoying bastard. ’
The young woman spat in Ahram's face and continued to swing her staff. The devastating snowstorm destroyed the blood pudding.
’’ Haaa .. What should I do with this bastard? Not that I could kill him. ’
The woman asked Ahram with an annoyed expression and disappeared after pushing the healing potion down her throat. It was the epitome of a hit-and-run, but despite his best efforts, there was one person who still witnessed everything from start to finish.
’’ …. ’’
His name is none other than Kim Sungchul.
‘Dolorence Winterer's. He must be at least a middle-class magician. ‘
The number of trained magicians is less, in turn, they also receive better treatment. A middle-class mage would be able to manage the entire division of a small guild. For this type of person to be stuck with the child means, Ahram must have some kind of interest for the supporters. Sungchul digested the information, then nonchalantly picked up Ahram before returning to the group.
–
Two days later, Ahram disappears into the forest without anyone's knowledge, Sergeant Bor is there waiting for him.
”I have been waiting. Great Humans! ’’
The Chief Sergeant led Ahram through the forest to the cliff using his usual staggered steps. Under the cliff, there was a cave entrance. Ahram quietly entered the forest, then exited after an hour.
” Readily ... Shit ... still too difficult. ’
’Kekeke! What an amazing human being! No need to rush! There will definitely be progress if you challenge him again tomorrow! ’
Sungchul carefully stepped out towards the cave after the couple left.
’’ …. ’’
He walked in without a second thought. A series of brightly lit letters appeared before him.
[Vestiare of the Seven Heroes ‘Memorial]
[You have entered the Vestiare Dream World]
[Which dream of the Seven Heroes do you want to see?]
[Difficulty varies with each dream.]
There are 6 different dreams listed in difficulty.
[A Summer Day Dream]
[Fake Dreams of Spring]
[Dreams of Troubled Sleep]
[Lucid Dreams]
[Memories of Divine War]
[Eternal Nightmare]
’Seven Heroes, Vestiare.’ ’
Seven heroes, they are legendary figures once known for having saved the Other World. However, their name was arrogantly listed in second place among the five calamities. Sungchul's lips curled up into a cold smile. He chose one of six dreams.
[You have dared to choose the Seventh Hero's Nightmare of Immortality]
[Prepare to meet death in eternal darkness!]
