So we hid in a high-rise building, and fortunately, the Dokhee group lost us due to a sudden monster surge.
"Yoo Sangah, are you okay?"
"Yes, I'm fine. And you, Dokja?"
"I'm okay too."
With those words, an awkward atmosphere settled between Kim Dokja and Yoo Sangah.
"It seems you've been through a lot, Dokja."
Yoo Sangah spoke to Kim Dokja while looking at Yoo Joonghyuk leaning against the wall, stabilizing himself.
"Ah, yes. Well... then, Yoo Sangah, what have you been up to until now?"
"I... should I call it teleportation? After that, when I opened my eyes, I was in Gangdong-gu with Gong Pildoo."
"Gong Pildoo was with you?"
"Yes, he helped me a lot."
Kim Dokja then asked Yoo Sangah about Gong Pildoo's current location, and Yoo Sangah said they separated two days ago while fighting the Gangdong-gu group.
"In the end, he lured them toward the Han River..."
A momentary flash of anger crossed Yoo Sangah's face as she bit her lip, and Kim Dokja spoke as if to comfort her.
"Gong Pildoo is probably fine. Don't worry."
Yoo Sangah's expression softened, as if believing Kim Dokja's words.
"Where did you get that outfit and dagger?"
"Ah, this... after parting with him, I was wandering around and found a green meteorite..."
At that moment, Han Sooyoung, who had been observing Yoo Sangah intently, provoked her.
"Hmm, is that really all there is to it?"
"Pardon?"
"Let's say it's plausible that you coincidentally got that. But showing such combat ability with just items doesn't make sense. What's your background? How did you raise your agile movements or dagger skill enhancement level so quickly? Even using a 'Growth Package', such rapid growth is impossible."
At Han Sooyoung's sharp question, Yoo Sangah remained silent for a moment before opening her mouth.
"...Who are you?"
"Me? The First Apostle."
At the bluntly thrown words, Yoo Sangah frowned and drew her dagger.
"Wait, Yoo Sangah! This person isn't an enemy."
At Kim Dokja's words, Yoo Sangah looked at him with distrustful eyes.
"Have you become close in that time?"
"It's not that we've become close..."
"The group members from Chungmuro died because of her. Surely you haven't forgotten?"
At Yoo Sangah's words, Han Sooyoung spoke.
"Chungmuro? Ah, I see. So you were the one back then?"
At the casual tone, Yoo Sangah narrowed her eyes. Han Sooyoung smirked and added.
"Hey, Kim Dokja. I admit I'm a bad person, but judge this properly. From what I see, something's fishy about that woman's background."
"You..."
"Since we're on the topic of Chungmuro, when I saw her back then, she wasn't this strong. Doesn't it seem strange to you too?"
At Han Sooyoung's words, Yoo Sangah looked at Kim Dokja with flustered eyes.
"Even if she has a myth-grade constellation as a backer, such explosive growth in a short period is impossible. Unless she has an SSS-grade growth acceleration skill—"
"What about me?"
"Shut up, you're an abnormal monster!? Others can't do that!!?"
I was hurt by Han Sooyoung's harsh words and was about to crouch in the corner when
[Haha, everyone! Have you been well?]
Wow☆, talk about perfect timing....
Looking out the window, the new form of the dokkaebi was floating in the darkening sky.
[The participants of this scenario are quite impatient. There's still a week left until the main scenario starts, but some are already awakening calamities. You must be very curious about the next scenario, huh?]
So that bastard is Dokgak.... His way of speaking is fucking terrible....
[I was planning to take it easy while the responsible dokkaebi was away... haha. But now, you've all had a taste, right? An event like this, you can't just let it pass, can you? Since you all want it so much, if I don't give you a scenario, wouldn't I not be a dokkaebi?]
Ding!
[Sub-scenario - 'Preventing the Calamity' has arrived.]
Classification: Sub
Difficulty: S-
Clear Condition: An unknown force that has settled in Gangdong-gu is trying to hatch one of the 'calamities'. Defeat them and prevent the impending 'calamity'.
Time Limit: 2 hours
Reward: 22,000 coins
Upon Failure: Early appearance of the 'Calamity of Questions'.
Kim Dokja, who immediately read the scenario message, said:
"This isn't the time for us to fight. The time limit for the 'Preventing the Calamity' scenario is 2 hours. Meaning, the calamity will hatch in 2 hours. Let's deal with that first."
Me, Han Sooyoung, and Yoo Sangah nodded simultaneously at Kim Dokja's words.
[Sub-scenario - 'Preventing the Calamity' has arrived.]
Looking at the floating message, I muttered:
"Time sure flies... already 'Preventing the Calamity'...."
After muttering that, I stood up and asked the others:
"Everyone ready?"
"Of course."
Maiuri, who had already summoned Cherubiel, answered.
"Yes... I'm fully prepared, Master."
Melusine, who had refined the fairy sword Arondight, was ready to charge out at any moment.
"I'm ready too."
Shin Yuseung, who had grown considerably, took out her weapon and said.
"By the way, Eshil, what will you do? There's still a chance; do you want to go down now?"
At my question, Eshil shook her head and said she wanted to follow.
"...Do as you wish.... Then... let's go."
We then stood on the inter-floor magic circle, and when the system message asked where to move, I answered:
"100th floor"