Chapter 1060

〈 Chapter 1060 〉 1060. Spirit’s Position

When entering the shrine, I was worried that the high priest might immediately notice me.

“Before the regression, as soon as I entered that space, the high priest personally came to greet me.”

It wasn’t because Kang Ji-woo had contacted them in advance; perhaps the high priest can detect entries into the shrine. If discovered, I planned to turn around and run away immediately.

Fortunately, there was no need to flee.

Using the Illusionist skill to conceal my appearance, I opened the door and entered the shrine’s space, but no one seemed to notice my presence. The high priest didn’t show up, and there were no guards at the entrance.

“This is too easy… Is it a trap?”

That thought briefly crossed my mind.

I remembered it being much stricter before the regression, but now it felt incredibly lax.

“The difference from before the regression… Ah, that’s right. All branches of the Light Source Sect around the world are under attack right now. Even the main shrine must be in chaos.”

Instead of entering the shrine, I hid nearby and stealthily observed it. The believers were running around frantically, looking very busy.

I focused mana into my ears to enhance my hearing. The voices of the believers became audible.

“High Priest!! Where is the High Priest?!”

“The High Priest has headed to the UK branch!”

“UK? Right now, the urgent situation is in the US! The offering in the US has been restrained! The fourth guide has been killed by heretics! We need the High Priest’s power! When will the High Priest return?!”

“At least three hours. And heretics…? That’s absurd!”

“It’s true. People are breaking free from the power of the Holy Light!”

“Everyone! The India branch is in danger! Please help!”

“The US is more urgent!”

“The High Priest has gone to the UK! The High Priest isn’t here at the shrine right now! You’ll have to figure it out yourselves!”

“We need support! Support!”

“Damn it. There’s not much time left until the Spirit Ritual, and this is what happens?!”

“Everyone, you’re here! The China branch is under attack by the Association and the police! They’re desperately holding out, but they’re reaching their limits…”

“There’s no way we can provide support. Figure it out yourselves.”

“We have to abandon some branches. Right now, we need to focus on the US branch.”

“No, how can we ignore China? Do you know the population size there? Plus, it’s easier to operate there compared to other countries! Where is the High Priest? I need to speak with the High Priest!”

“The High Priest has gone to the UK. Please, for the love of all things holy, shut up already!”

“Holy Light…!”

After eavesdropping on the believers’ conversation, I smirked. Now I understand the situation.

“The current situation is worse than I thought. Establishing branches worldwide wasn’t just for capturing offerings.”

The important thing is that the High Priest isn’t at the shrine right now.

“If only the High Priest isn’t here, then there shouldn’t be any other dangerous ones… Oh, except for the Offering Manager. But that monster spider seems focused solely on managing the offerings, so it probably won’t react unless directly provoked.”

I secretly moved around and planted bombs inside the shrine. Afterwards, I retreated into the forest outside.

•••

For several days, I stayed hidden in the forest, keeping an eye on the shrine. When the High Priest returned, the chaotic shrine stabilized. After that, the High Priest locked themselves inside. It seems all branches of the Light Source Sect worldwide have been dealt with.

Sunday, June 13th.

It was time for the double dungeon to appear in the Hokkaido Erosion Dungeon.

Keeeeng. Keeeeng.

A sound of warping space rang out.

“Is this the sign of the Gate appearing?”

I looked toward where the Gate would manifest. The space was distorting. The location was the same as before the regression…


It was no different from before. When the gate opens, Han Harin will come in.

I sensed someone approaching. I used Illusion to make my body transparent and minimized my presence as much as possible.

“…”

The believers and their leader appeared. The leader watched the warping space.

“Another gate opens. This too is the will of Lord Light… The location is Hokkaido, Japan. Gather information on Hokkaido within 2 hours.”

“…Uh, Leader. Two hours is too short. Since our Japanese branch has been wiped out… We need at least a day to investigate properly.”

“The gate will open in 3 hours.”

“…”

“Tch. Looks like I have to move myself.”

The leader and followers left.

Then, 2 hours later, the Sacrifice Manager appeared. Three female faces, six pendulous breasts on her back. It was the spider monster I saw before regression.

The Sacrifice Manager stood still in front of the warped space and began waiting silently. Transparent liquid flowed from the breasts on her back – anesthetic.

‘She’s moving just as I thought. Anyone who smells this anesthetic will fall asleep immediately upon entering.’

Keeeeeeeeeeng!

Space tore apart and the gate opened.

The Sacrifice Manager just stood there staring at the gate. Then after another 2 hours, people started coming through the rippling gate.

It was Suwol Guild’s raid team.

“Guh! Never seen a monster like that!”

“Battle Preparation immediately!”

“Ugh… My body’s getting heavy…”

Thud thud thud.

One by one, they collapsed unconscious as they came through the gate.

Han Harin appeared almost last. Unlike the others, she didn’t drop immediately. She had prepared for the anesthetic as I instructed.

‘Using gravity manipulation to create a barrier around herself so the anesthetic doesn’t reach her body.’

Suddenly, the previously motionless Sacrifice Manager started moving. She charged toward Han Harin.

I moved too. That spider monster was too tough for Harin alone.

BOOM!

The spider monster got thrown back by invisible gravity. Surprisingly, Harin was putting up a good fight. After rolling around a few times, the spider monster got back up.

Zzzzzap.

Electricity crackled around my body.

‘Shockwave. Acceleration. Instant.’

My legs felt wobbly from Shockwave’s side effects, but I couldn’t stop here. Getting close to the spider monster’s back, I swung Hyoryeon Bidoh with all my strength and cut off its head.

The spider monster’s end was rather anticlimactic. I split its body open to confirm the kill – there were no magic stones inside.

“Harin! Are you alright?!”

Leaving the spider monster’s corpse behind, I rushed to Han Harin.

Harin crossed her arms and nodded casually.

“I’m fine, don’t make such a fuss. It wasn’t much of anything compared to what I expected.”

“That’s because you knew about the anesthetic. If you didn’t, you would’ve fallen too.”

“So… What now?”

“Let’s run and hide. We need a day.”

Harin looked at the hunters sprawled on the ground.

“Are we just leaving these people? Sung Yoojin, the corrupt ones are Suwol Guild’s officers. These people aren’t related.”

“I know that too, but we don’t have time to take care of them all. And the Church of Light won’t use them as sacrifices immediately. They already have many prepared sacrifices and seem to need some preparation.”

Honestly, I didn’t care if these people died as sacrifices or not. The only person important to me is Han Harin.

“…”

Harin’s expression darkened.

She’s thinking about those dying as sacrifices right now.

We can’t ruin the plan out of sympathy. The Church of Light must be dealt with decisively.

“Do we really have to hide until tomorrow?”

“If we want to be sure, yes.”

Han Harin sighed and nodded reluctantly. I grabbed her hand and entered the forest to hide while keeping an eye on the gate from afar.

A few hours later, the leader and followers appeared. They came to check since the Sacrifice Manager hadn’t returned. Seeing the spider monster’s corpse, they were shocked and soon carefully recovered the remains. The followers carried the unconscious raid team members to the temple. Some followers armed themselves and set up guard at the gate.

I put my arm on Harin’s tense shoulder. She seems worried about the captured raid team members, but…


The presence by my side brought me ease.

“Han Harin. Are you tired? Let’s go over there. I’ve found a decent spot. We can rest comfortably there.”

“Understood.”

There was a tent set up in a secluded corner of the forest. We entered it. The interior was cramped. With both of us inside, the space was completely filled. There was nothing to be done about it. A larger tent would increase the chances of being detected by enemies.

I threw myself onto the mat laid out on the tent floor. The soft sensation eased some of my tension.

Han Harin, sitting beside me, gazed outside the tent. Unlike me, she couldn’t relax easily. I wrapped my arm around her waist and pulled her into my embrace. Her gaze turned toward me as she lay nestled against me. I could feel her warm breath on my neck.

“…”

“…”

Our eyes met. For a moment, we simply stared at each other without doing anything.

I tightened my grip slightly on the arm holding her. Han Harin’s body trembled faintly before going limp. It seemed like she’d finally relaxed.

Our lips naturally touched. As always, our tongues intertwined. Han Harin wrapped her long arms around my head while my hands moved from her waist towards her chest.

I expected Han Harin to resist my touch here. Given her somewhat reserved nature, I thought she wouldn’t allow this situation. But my prediction was wrong. She didn’t reject my advances.

“Haa… Haa…”

It didn’t take long for excitement to build. We knew each other’s bodies too well. Naked, we caressed and pressed against each other. It was rather rough affection. Han Harin rocked her hips, grinding her womanhood against my member, while I cupped her large breasts with both hands. Her hardened nipples pressed firmly into my palms.

“Alright already. Put it in.”

Her voice was sweet. Han Harin grabbed my member with her hand, positioning the tip at her entrance.

“Why aren’t you moving? Do you want me to?”

Han Harin frowned. Her expression was cute, lying beneath me with an air of dissatisfaction. I could sense her pondering what to say.

“Harin.”

“…What?”

“Do you love me?”

“…!”

Han Harin blushed furiously. Her pupils wavered. She was embarrassed by such an explicit question despite the dirty talk during sex. We hadn’t even started penetration yet.

“…Don’t ask when you already know.”

“I don’t know, which is why I’m asking. Answer me.”

Han Harin darted her eyes around before replying softly.

“…Yes, I do. If I hated you, I wouldn’t be doing this.”

“When did you start?”

Her womanhood twitched. The glans of my member brushed against her sensitive area, making every sensation crystal clear.

“…I don’t know. I just realized one day that I loved you… …What about you?”

“It’s the same for me. Harin, I love you.”

Whispering those words, I inserted myself.

“Hnnngghhh…!”

This was unusual. Her vaginal walls contracted tightly. Han Harin had climaxed immediately upon penetration. Carefully observing her face, she was trying hard to hide her reaction after reaching orgasm so quickly.

I chuckled softly. Lowering my head, I began licking her collarbone and slowly made my way to her breasts.

“Aaahh… Ahhhhhh!”

Her response was excellent. All the subtle conditioning I’d done over time paid off.

Creak… Creak… Creak…

The rhythmic sounds came from our joining parts.

“Haaaang… Eugene…!”

•••

The next day.

Time to move.

I took a clown mask from my inventory and placed it on my face. I wasn’t planning any antics; this was purely to conceal my identity.

Han Harin and I would act separately now. No need to worry—she wouldn’t let her guard down, and I’d kill the most dangerous priest at the shrine. Besides, I’d already summoned reliable backup. At this point, the Church of Light might as well consider itself finished.

‘They’re here.’

In the distance, a woman appeared through a portal. As soon as she materialized, she engaged in battle with the cultists.

Amatsuka Koyori.

An S-Rank Hunter from Japan.

Before the regression, various reasons prevented her arrival, but she was different now.

‘With the prophecy having fallen, how could she stay idle? The Prime Minister already believes unwaveringly in Japan’s doom.’

I opened an app on my smartphone and lightly tapped the red button at the center of the screen.

BOOM! KA-BOOM!

The sound of explosions echoed.