Awakening After Divorce

Part 90 Labyrinth

There was one child.

When I opened my eyes, I started to see my mother being beaten, and my father holding a bottle and hitting it.

I lived such a life without needing to explain in detail. It was an abnormal world where they were beaten, cried, trembled in fear, barely ran away, and returned to their parents when they reported it.

At that time, it was this small pendant that became a ray of light. It was slightly larger than a thumb nail, so no one would notice it if I had it in my pocket.

‘If you’re having a hard time, hold onto this and pray. I’ll do what you want.’

someone gave

When my parents weren’t there, someone came into the house and gave it to me. I don’t know who he is, how he came in, or whether he really exists. It was just because blood flowed from his head and he met with blurred eyes.

So I held onto it and begged.

‘Save me, please save my mother. And please kill my dad. If dying is difficult, please let me live without limbs and not be able to do anything for the rest of my life.’

and.

let me be a bird

I begged so

That wish came true.

The mother, who had been beaten to death by the father, survived, and the father died after having his limbs cut off. The child smiled and looked at the mother.

However, the mother’s body was cold, and her own body could not move. As if floating in water, it was submerged in a comfortable place.

I get it.

‘You’re trying to become a bird.’

I read something called perversion in a book.

I was told that I had to go through this process to change my appearance. So the child fell asleep hard.

There he could see.

he was a bird It has become a bird that no one can catch, trap, or hurt.

* * *

Jihoo accepted the letter. It’s the first time I’ve heard from Alexid’s letter since we met.

“What labyrinth is it?”

“… … yes?”

Anya Taylor made a surprised face. I was surprised that Ji-hoo, who had never wanted to get close to [Relic] or [Labyrinth], was interested.

I came here to try it out, but I didn’t really expect it. I came with the thought that it would be good if it happened someday, and it didn’t matter if it wasn’t.

“I’m curious. What kind of labyrinth is it?”

“… … Are you serious about that?”

“sure.”

“No, you weren’t interested.”

“Yes? But now I’m curious.”

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My mindset has definitely changed.

No risk.

[Relics] and [Labyrinth] are certainly dangerous, but they are just as great [traces].

[Understanding] will help even if Jihoo isn’t enough to dig up the transfer. Besides, it is also advantageous if you can obtain the [Artifact] itself or even [Extract] from a part of the [Labyrinth].

“It’s not very dangerous, is it?”

“The labyrinth itself is dangerous, but the risk is low for a labyrinth.”

“I would like to hear an explanation.”

What kind of labyrinth it is is important.

Anya Taylor began to explain with a thrilled expression. After Ji-hoo was in danger because of the humanoid artifact, it was difficult to find.

No matter how much an appraiser appraises relics is an honorable job in itself, there were proportionate risks.

‘Because it’s no different than being in danger because of me.’

It will be the same in the future.

I couldn’t put anyone in danger again if I didn’t want to. However, Jihoo’s ability was too desperate to completely let go.

With his power she’s seen so far, he’ll be able to save countless people in the future.

“… … Is there a place like that in Seoul?”

“Yes, it’s like an artifact that started underground. They said they would eat the entire building and isolate it, but the curse is so strong that I can’t even enter it.”

labyrinth.

The reason why labyrinths created by artifacts are dangerous is that you can’t solve them if you can’t [Appraise].

This is because strength, not weakness, is eaten instead of penetrating the curse.

“I can’t figure out what kind of power it is. According to the 5-star barrier wizard, the building itself is a [seal]. Would you like to see a picture?”

“yes.”

Jihoo was handed the photo.

I had no choice but to swallow a groan. It is a small 4-story building in the middle of Seoul. The entire building was a black color, and on top of it was tied with a large bandage and densely engraved with unknown patterns.

“… … Hmm, isn’t this building originally black?”

“Yes. It was gray like the one next to it.”

Jihoo tried to [View] just in case, but the contents in the photo were not [Viewed]. It was just information about the picture.

“I should go and see for myself.”

“Really? Jihoo, has something changed a lot?”

“It’s just that it doesn’t seem too dangerous.”

What matters is the reward.

I’ve been there, but I can’t finish it with a few pennies.

“If the labyrinth is cleared, can I keep the artifact?”

“Really? If you really go, I’ll take responsibility for the artifacts. It is a relic that must be managed by the Korean government and the World Appraisal Association, but it is a grade A [labyrinth] with a risk in Seoul, so it can be retrieved with or without [resolving].”

“If you can solve it, you can have the artifact, is this it?”

“Yes.”

“So if someone solves it before me, then I won’t have it?”

“That’s right too.”

Jihoo looked at the time.

There is still a long way to go before finishing the general store. But I thought it would be nice to have a little longer lunch break.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

It is a total of 4 hours, but it is the most empty time in the town of craftsmen. I usually get in before 8:00 am and get off after 4:00 pm.

“Let’s go right now.”

“yes?”

“If someone else solves it, it is taken away. He said he was working with the government to solve it.”

“… … Yes?”

“let’s go. I think you just have to come back before 2:00.”

“Yeah, that’s right.”

Anya Taylor was confused, but quickly moved that good was good. I don’t know what caused him to change his mind, but he had to receive the artifact to be obtained by clearing the labyrinth.

Even if it wasn’t for her [Insight], everyone would know that this was an ‘opportunity’. If he receives the artifact this time and becomes interested in it, it will be of great help in the future.

Booung-

The two left for Seoul.

Because she rode Anya Taylor’s car, Jihoo was able to do other things.

“What are you doing?”

“In case you ever need it.”

“… … ?”

“Extension bag for by-products, in the process of being remodeled.”

I was preoccupied with the Subspace Bracelet, so I didn’t remodel the important [Mid-level Expansion Backpack]. Bracelets contain important items such as weapons and spirit bodies.

Whether it’s a relic or a labyrinth, if you have anything useful, you have to bring it, so the bigger the backpack, the better.

‘And with my current skills, I’ll be able to use [Space Glass] much more efficiently.’

– [Understand] the target.

– The level of the target is high.

– High level of understanding of the target.

– Fully understand the subject.

I’ve already studied it once and tried it out. I studied very hard, but thanks to my rapidly rising talent and basic knowledge, [understanding] was much easier.

Jihoo took out his magic pen.

“What? Isn’t that a magic pen?”

“that’s right.”

“No, it’s not just a magic pen, it’s Kili. Right?”

“How do you know at a glance?”

“I studied a lot because I am a scholar I respect. Artifacts made by myself have a common feature.”

“Oh yeah?”

This is also why there is a field of specialization in emotions. And you have no choice but to be strong in the field that you are definitely interested in.

“By the way, isn’t that the magic pen Kiliya used when she was little? It must have been found only in records, and it had never been found anywhere in the world… … .”

Anya Taylor looked at Jihoo curiously.

“It was sealed with a cane? I solved it and it came out.”

“… … ?”

“why?”

“I unsealed it myself… … ?”

“yes.”

“Kiliya’s seal should basically have [glass] on it.”

“… … I personally know some [Yuri].”

Jihoo’s answer ended there.

Anya Taylor put out her red lips and concentrated on driving, wondering what she was thinking.

‘Thanks to the space glass.’

With the [understanding] just now, it was possible to know how Alexid’s circuit was created in Jihoo’s head and where he found extreme efficiency.

‘It’s an expansion bag. It’s usually made ignorantly, but.’

The word is ‘ignorant’, and ignorantly high-quality manpower is involved. At least a 5-star wizard and a 6-star wizard complete the spell. And after the magic engineer goes through [circuitization] so that the completed magic can be engraved on the bag, the circuit is printed like a factory.

When the bag is a single piece of leather, the circuit is printed out, and after dozens of inspections, the artisan completes the bag so that the circuit does not break.

‘Expansion bags are in insane demand, so they’re around this price. Otherwise, it would have been ridiculously expensive.’

No matter how much you print, the supply will inevitably be insufficient. Whether it is a dungeon, a field, a rift, or a tower, supplies are the most important.

Demand is ridiculous, as all hunters want it and the function will fail if the leather is torn.

‘Fortunately, that’s why the process is all the same. He knows a little bit about the circuit.’

Jihoo drew circuits on the inside of his bag for an hour on the way to Seoul. I couldn’t draw in the air like in a general store. Because the car was moving, the reference coordinates were constantly changing.

‘Certainly the spatial circuit is too complicated. It’s only expanded by 40% in an hour.’

Probably because I was just trying to add an extension to an already existing circuit. Either create it from scratch or use [Setup Intervention].

Jihoo recalled many cases in his head. Which method is the most efficient and can pack ample storage space?

“Arrived.”

At her words, Jihoo raised his head.

One black building. A sealed bandage and unknown patterns on it. And black smoke engulfs the building.

Even the manpower who hit the police line around and move around busily. It seemed that he was taking this matter seriously.

The two got out of the car and approached the police line. Then, an employee who recognized Anya Taylor greeted her.

“Chief, welcome. The person next to you… … .”

“I am the appraiser I asked for help.”

“… … The head of the department directly… … , Yes, I will take you inside. chief.”

Jihoo felt a strange sense of wariness in the attitude of the staff. It’s like cutting off a conversation, and it’s like stepping in between Jihoo and Anya Taylor and sticking next to her.

‘It’s nothing to worry about.’

Jihoo’s job is to solve the labyrinth and claim the artifact.

The labyrinthine building is about 50 meters away. Jihoo walked while observing the scene closely, and it was time to reach the tent marked [Temporary Command and Control Room].

“Hmm, people over there are emotional love hunters, right?”

Jihoo set up Anya Taylor.

The one already standing in front of the building looked like someone from the government, not the association. It was three appraisers and five hunters escorting them.

“Yes, that’s right.”

“What do I have to do in here? I want to go and appraise it right away.”

“… … Wouldn’t it be better to skim through the basic information and go? The briefing is ready.”

“I’ll go right away. I don’t think there’s any need for it.”

At that, the employee next to her opened her mouth. It was an expression full of displeasure.

“hey. I don’t know where the appraiser came from, but labyrinth appraisal isn’t that easy… … .”

“Mr. Do Jeong-nam. be quiet.”

“… … all right.”

Anya Taylor stopped him, but he forced himself to hold it in. Jihoo smiled bitterly and shook his head.

You don’t have to worry about any of these things. More importantly, it was a labyrinth that had already been [Read] in Jihoo’s eyes.