Capítulo 145: Episode 145: Deal with the Devil
"How dare you be a human! "Are you, a mere insignificant person, mocking me?"
"Wow, you got caught quickly. "I thought I had completely gotten over it because you listened so intently."
It cannot be said that the calculation is completely wrong, but in the end, it is a meaningless game of numbers.
The biggest variable in this calculation is the magical power of [Living Flame], which is the energy source. Of course, I don't think that the being of the abyss will stand by my side until the end.
"Anyway, [Living Flame] seems to like torturing you?"
In the end, it will last as long as I calculate.
I said it again after making sure I conveyed that part clearly.
"I offer it again. Since you are a book, why don't you do your job as a book?"
Those who need knowledge and wisdom get it through books.
"Kim Shin-hwa… … ."
An unpleasant feeling of anticipation hangs over Cheongho's blurred face, projected by the grimoire [Book of Greed and Destruction]. A sly smile, the expression of a predator looking at its prey.
"Do you know what you are talking about?"
Where are you trying to take control of the conversation? In this negotiation, I am the winner.
"No, what are you misunderstanding? "This is not a wish or a request."
A bluish glow appears on Cheongho's face.
His face isn't shining. Four eyes pierced through my mask. A blue glow is emanating from its eyes.
"I'm just taking it. You are my booty, right? "We'll just take out what we need without paying any fees."
It's the same as skinning game and cutting meat.
"You bitch… … !"
Surprisingly, it seems that Cheongho doesn't have many swear words in his head.
"If the knowledge you provided is helpful enough, it might make me feel better. "Maybe that will reduce the amount and quality of pain you have to endure?"
"Are you telling me to become a slave who fawns for my master?"
"If you don't like it, just let me live like this and die the way I want. "Anyway, just remember that the only person who can get you out of this situation is Kim Shin-hwa, who is still alive."
I stretched out my hand to close the barrier door again.
"… … No, let me help you."
"good choice."
"But I think you're mistaken, so I'll tell you clearly."
Cheongho's face, projected inside the barrier, is horribly distorted. It already looks more like the face of a terrible devil than a blue tiger.
"Did you say you would get it without cost? What you ask for is the nectar of the wisdom of the abyss. Once you taste it, you can't go back. "You will end up clinging to me, howling and rolling around like a dog or a pig."
"okay. "If that happens, I'll roll around with a grunt."
"Fuck it! "Are you planning to make fun of my curse using such vulgar language?"
"Hahaha, so what are you going to do?"
I laughed out loud, but my face underneath the mask wasn't that bright.
I couldn't even complete the deal with King Mangeum, but it's the wisdom of someone who laughs... … .
Although I said it wasn't a deal, it's a deal with the devil after all.
This is because this book is actually a kind of item that is no different from the tree of knowledge of good and evil.
[das Buch der Gier und des Verderbens (Book of Greed and Destruction) Category: Prophets
Author: unknown
Year of production: unknown.
Language: Unknown. However, the German title is written on the inside page.
It is a book of prophecy with the nickname "The Laughing Book."
There are rumors that it is a book written by a demon from another world, or a book in which a demon is trapped. If you read this book, your soul may be stolen.
Research is necessary to confirm the book's true value.
※ Research progress rate 60%]
This is basic information from the Book of Greed and Destruction.
I've never done anything like research, but it seems like the incident that occurred while fighting this guy last time was considered research.
Additional information that can be obtained from the 60% research outcome is as follows.
[The One Who Laughs: This book is the incarnation of a high intelligence.
Wisdom of the Abyss: Provides 'perfect' answers to the owner's questions.
Curse of Knowledge: Anyone who reads the contents of this book will fall into confusion with immense pleasure. (Estimated resistance rate: 35%) Slave of Knowledge: Grants 'soul bondage' to those who fall into confusion.
※ Strengthened (Kim Shin-hwa)
Pain: "I'll pull your molars out once every three seconds."]
In short, to put it simply, it's like this.
one. Provides a perfect solution to a specific problem.
two. Instead, if the check fails, the soul is bound.
three. Effects of soul binding? It just becomes Cheongho. end.
But I have a perfect solution for this kind of problem.
"good. So my question is… … ."
I delivered exactly what I needed.
It is something conveyed not by voice but by will. No one knows this except me and the book.
One question and one secret request.
Cheongho, who received my questions and requests, made an expression of bewilderment.
"I can't believe it. "You're willing to go through this just for a mask like that?"
"What does it matter to you whether I eat rice or stone?"
"good night. As I said last time, you are like noise that exists in this world. "It would be impossible for me or even the true abyss to perfectly predict or predict your actions."
This is a good story.
This means that it is impossible for even someone who exists beyond the message window to perfectly predict my actions.
"That has happened now. Now give me the knowledge I need."
"good night. Listen carefully, Kim Shinhwa. My answer is… … ."
A secret whisper was heard that no one could overhear.
The book gave me exactly what I needed.
really? Is that the answer?
[You ended up gaining knowledge you shouldn't have. I gained a completely new perspective that allowed me to see certain things in a completely different way.]
[But the price of truth is harsh. It is impossible for you to explain that knowledge to others. I just burst out laughing. Resist the immense truth with your sanity stat.
Mental strength test... … .]
The judgment result is displayed next.
However, it is not visible what results the judgment produces and what effects occur. Was the judgment successful? Or did it fail?
I don't know. She could only laugh.
"Hehehehe… … ."
Now I know why Cheongho laughed so much.
A very short but clear answer. But the overwhelming truth contained in the answer.
Indescribable fear, pleasure, and an indescribable sense of helplessness come rushing in.
[Achievement achieved! You have understood some of the truth of this world.
You have obtained 'Hidden Achievement: Desire and Destruction'.
As a reward for the achievement, you will receive 'Unique Magic: Recognition'.]
Fuck it!
I'm crying. It makes me laugh. I want to let go of my voice and wail. What on earth is this? How can this happen?
Ah, I guess it doesn't matter now.
Stop everything. Let's just laugh! If you smile, it's over. Let's just laugh at my foolishness of struggling in this vain world. Let's laugh.
"Ha, hahahaha, hahahahaha!"
[System: The exclusive attribute 'Abyss Madness' is activated. Changes the result of the judgment to success.]
shit. Just leave it alone and keep smiling!
Let's go!
Darkness.
no. I closed my eyes.
I barely opened my eyes again. Anyway, I'm alive, I'm not crazy.
"Sigh… … . Sigh… … ."
shit. Looks like the judgment failed. Although it was only for a short time, I really saw hell. I was planning to crush whatever happened with [Abyss of Madness], but the effect was too strong.
"Are you happy?"
Cheongho's voice mixed with ridicule.
"Sigh, huh. Shut up... … ."
"I can't believe it. This is too much power for someone who is just a sacrifice to have. "It is thanks to that ability that we have come this far."
"Oh, fuck off. Uncle, please. "You're telling me to go away and leave me alone to play?"
"It's a shame that the dinner wasn't prepared for me. "In the end, I did not become a being of the abyss."
Cheongho licked his lips and made an ominous prophecy. His essence is that of an ominous prophet who predicts a future that will ultimately lead to destruction.
"But I say. You, Kim Shinhwa. Poor sacrifice. The madness could be driven out by artificial means, but you have already had a taste of it. Some of the truth about this world. Once you feel that futility and pleasure, you can no longer go back to the past. You will eventually ask Me. "You will kneel in front of this book, which is not a true abyss but merely contains knowledge, and will roll around, howling like a dog and like a pig."
"Because it's okay. "I'm pulling out my teeth in there!"
I fired my magic towards the barrier.
bang!
The sound of a silver door closing.
Now the surroundings have become quiet.
"Ha, damn it. "I knew roughly what it was like, but it sucks that I had to suffer."
I took a deep breath for a moment.
"Phew… … ."
What is flowing from the corner of the mouth is saliva, and what is flowing from the corner of the eye is tears.
So what did I learn?
… … .
"Honestly, I don't know."
Honestly, I thought I'd get something intuitive and linguistic like that, but what I got was completely weird.
What he gave me was a feeling that couldn't be put into words.
If I force myself to translate that feeling into language I can use, I can create sentences like the following.
"True madness and fear begins with perception."
Oh my, I'm holding on to weight unnecessarily. And I almost went completely crazy just because of that feeling. If it weren't for [Madness of the Abyss], I would really be crazy.
But thanks to you, I gained some magic.
'It's [recognition]... … .'
Perhaps this is the actual answer that [The Laughing One] gave to my question.
"Hmph. "Even if I get laughed at, I have nothing to say."
It's magic obtained from a grimoire, or a deal with the devil.
I took a huge risk to obtain this. If that's the case, something bigger is better, right?
Cool and plausible ones like [Hellfire], [Meteor], or [Absolute Command: Death].
This magic is not like that.
[Perception] is just an enchantment that strengthens my vision and perception. If you want to find your genealogy, you need to use detection magic such as Heaven's Eye or Eye Gate, which has been used for a long time.
But in this world, the more you know and recognize something, the more power you have.
'And it can also have madness and danger.'
Excessive wisdom and knowledge are poison.
This magic is a dangerous magic that should be used as limited as possible.
"In any case, it would be right to use it in the safest conditions."
Giiiiiiing!!
It is a mansion with so many barriers already installed that there is no need for further defense. And this basement has the most magical safety devices in the mansion.
Nevertheless, I prepared for the worst by adding a few more spells.
"Phew… … . "It's not good to waste too much time."
I took a deep breath and looked at the masks hanging on the wall. Masks of various shapes. My mind becomes stable.
Now I turned my head and headed towards the table.
Lying on the table is a funny-looking treasure chest.
I activated the magic targeting the box.
[recognize]
Wow!!
An indescribable, bizarre light emanates from the four eyes pierced through the mask.
"surely… … ."
The box looks completely different.
It is a strange feeling that cannot be described.
"It's a completely different perspective."
Giiiiiiing… … .
It is clearly a box made of metal, and at the same time, it is an object set to ignore any blows or magic.
But now I can handle this as I please. Some parts are soft, some parts are hard.
"Oh, is that what you meant by soft?"
King Mangeum said so. This world is soft.
And the [Laughing One] who possessed Cheongho also said that. That it would make this world softer.
"That's what it meant."
This is the perspective of beings of the abyss, or beings powerful enough to approach the abyss.
This is the prerequisite for achieving a true miracle and shaking up cause and effect.
The power to change the size of a space, change the structure of a room, and redesign an entire huge public sports facility overnight.
My power isn't there yet, but I can change at least one small thing.
Now I can open that.
You can see where and how to dig in and where to twist to open it.
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