Chapter 63
Time of Judgment (1)
With the first step the two protagonists took, the world around them suddenly opened up, as if they had pierced through an invisible barrier. In the next moment, they found themselves inside a new scenario.
A dense purple gas filled the place from every direction, and the moment it touched their bodies, their veins began to show clearly beneath their skin, throbbing violently as if the poison were flowing directly through their blood.
{You are exposed to a poisonous fog}
The red window appeared before both Arthur and Kim Dokja, confirming the danger surrounding them.
{The Constellation "Abyssal Black Flame Dragon" laughs at you}
Arthur frowned, then cursed without hesitation:
"Damn you, you charred bastard."
{The Abyssal Black Flame Dragon looks at you with great anger}
A mocking smile appeared on Arthur's face as he said coldly:
"Yes, keep staring, you worn-out old man… that's all you can do."
Kim Dokja let out a deep sigh, then said in a warning tone:
"Arthur, calm down a little."
Arthur turned to him, his eyes gleaming with clear mockery.
"And why should I calm down? We're in a decaying, dying world, and these lovely constellations are using our suffering as entertainment. If they're enjoying themselves, why shouldn't I enjoy their anger and helplessness too?"
Kim Dokja hesitated for a moment, then said seriously:
"If you keep provoking them, they might inform their incarnations about you. Then they'll hunt you down to kill you… and might even place a bounty on your head."
Arthur thought for a second, then shrugged indifferently.
"Hmm… fine, I'll stop for now."
Kim Dokja extended his hand into the air as if searching for something invisible, then pulled out two small pieces. He handed one to Arthur and kept the other. He placed the piece in his mouth, and after just a few breaths, the color of his face returned to normal.
Arthur watched the scene, then smiled and placed the piece in his mouth, mimicking what Dokja had done. He felt the air become slightly lighter, and the poison no longer gnawed at his body with the same intensity.
The two moved through the city. The buildings were shattered, the roads cracked, and ruin dominated everything, as if this place had breathed its last long ago.
{The land in the scenario area is heavily contaminated}
{Be mindful of your breathing and move underground as quickly as possible}
The moment the windows appeared, they immediately set off. Arthur could easily outpace Kim Dokja, but he deliberately stayed beside him.
It seems Kim Dokja has a great deal of knowledge about what's happening…
Arthur thought calmly.
I don't know how he knows all this, but staying near him right now is the best option.
Meanwhile, Kim Dokja's mind was racing.
Arthur is very strong. It's true he behaves childishly with the constellations, but his intelligence is clear, and his planning is always present.
More dangerous than that… his rapid growth and his lack of fear of anything.
I'll benefit greatly if he stays with me.
Kim Dokja suddenly pointed to a nearby shop, then rushed toward it. Arthur followed without hesitation. They entered the shop, and Dokja began searching for new clothes, but the shelves were nearly empty.
Arthur tapped his shoulder, then pulled out from the void a pair of pants, a shirt, and a coat, handing them to him. After that, he stepped aside slightly and began changing his own clothes.
Yes… my luck is really good.
I didn't get rid of my old clothes when my body became bigger in the Song world.
Now the size fits again.
Arthur wore a black men's kimono, along with pants and a shirt of the same color. He left the right side of the kimono hanging loose, placed his sword on his left, then tied his silver hair with a black cloth, keeping the mask on his face.
He looked at Kim Dokja, who had just finished changing his clothes. They fit him perfectly. Those clothes were something Arthur had bought in the Cthulhu world, but he had never found the time to wear them, so he decided to give them to Dokja.
While Dokja was gathering food, Arthur smiled faintly. He had already emptied half the shop and placed it in the storage, which was now nearly full. He put some items into a white bag and headed toward Dokja.
The moment Kim Dokja saw Arthur's new appearance, his expression changed for a brief moment.
Don't tell me Arthur is one of them…
Arthur gestured with his hand, asking what was wrong, but Dokja shook his head in denial. Arthur sighed and let it go.
At that moment, the two heard a faint voice calling for help. They turned at the same time. It was a severely injured woman, wearing a medical mask that was no longer of any use, as her body color had begun to change due to the poisonous fog.
Kim Dokja approached her, trying to carry her, but Arthur stopped him. He took a deep breath from the piece in his mouth, then removed it, wiped it slightly, and placed it into the girl's mouth.
Kim Dokja punched Arthur's shoulder in silent anger, as if saying: why are you doing this, you idiot?
Arthur only smiled, then carried the girl and signaled for Dokja to move. Dokja hit his forehead with his hand, then dashed ahead.
Oksu Station was already destroyed…
The nearest underground subway station was Geumho Station.
After a long run, they reached the station, but it was closed. The girl's hand moved weakly on Arthur's back, as if trying to say something. He turned to her and saw her trembling finger pointing somewhere.
Dokja immediately caught the hint and rushed forward. Arthur followed. Arthur had already held his breath for five full minutes, but he kept running with strength until they reached the indicated location.
The storage gate was being closed from the inside by a group of people. Kim Dokja threw his sword forcefully, pinning the gate in place and preventing it from closing. The people behind it recoiled in fear.
Kim Dokja shouted firmly, his voice cutting through the place:
"Open the door!"
Kim Dokja spoke calmly, addressing the people behind the gate in a more serious tone:
"I have an injured person with me."
The reply came quickly and harshly:
"We already have many injured here. Get lost, both of you."
Arthur watched the scene in silence. The words repeated, the argument dragged on pointlessly. He felt something heavy pressing on his chest, not from the fog this time, but from disgust.
So this is it…
At the first real test, humans reveal their true nature.
Arthur slowly opened his mouth and exhaled the air from his lungs, as if expelling his anger with his breath. But it wasn't enough. His veins throbbed violently, and his voice suddenly rose, thunderous in the confined space.
"Open the door, or I'll split it in half… and kill everyone."
His voice was furious, sharp, leaving no room for retreat.
Everything stopped for a moment.
Kim Dokja smiled faintly, as if he had been expecting this outcome from the beginning. He quickly grabbed his sword and raised it, holding the gate in place. At the same moment, the people behind it retreated in fear, then fled quickly away.
The three of them entered inside.
{You have entered a safe zone}
Arthur gently placed the girl aside. The color of her body had begun to improve gradually, and the poison was slowly receding. Meanwhile, Arthur was breathing heavily, a mixture of exhaustion and anger still gnawing at his chest.
The lights suddenly turned on, and voices began echoing in the place.
"They're here, big brother!"
Both Kim Dokja and Arthur raised their heads at the same time. Before them, around ten people appeared, following a single man standing at the front. The man looked at Arthur and Dokja, then cursed irritably:
"Damn it… they're men."
He cursed his luck under his breath while staring at them.
{Constellation: Prisoner of the Golden Headband frowns at the uninvited guests}
The constellation notification appeared before Arthur and Kim Dokja.
Arthur spoke calmly with a mocking tone as he lightly tapped his mask:
"Believe me… we both feel the same way."
One of the men behind the leader laughed and said in a disgusting tone:
"Oooh, big brother, look over there… there's a woman with them."
"Look, look! They've got plenty of food too, hee hee hee."
Their laughter rose, their eyes shamelessly shifting between the girl and the food.
{Constellation: Prisoner of the Golden Headband is displeased with these people}
{Constellation: Demon-like Judge of Fire is angry at the injustice occurring}
{A sub-scenario has been generated}
The big man—their leader in influence, not in age—stepped forward and stood directly in front of Arthur and Kim Dokja.
"Hand over the girl and the food, and maybe I'll treat you kindly, boys."
He wore iron knuckles and began laughing with his men, full of confidence.
{Sub-scenario: Judgment}
{Eliminate the injustice these people intend to commit}
{The more brutal and powerful the execution, the greater the reward}
{Time limit: 30 minutes}
{Compensation: ???}
{Failure: ???}
Arthur's smile slowly widened as he looked at the window before him.
The most beautiful scenario… without question.
He turned to Kim Dokja and said lightly:
"Hey, Dokja… do you have a problem with killing?"
Dokja hesitated slightly, then answered:
"I… try to stay away from that."
Arthur chuckled softly.
"Very good, very good indeed. A fine choice."
He stepped forward and added:
"Let me handle this beautiful scenario instead of you."
Kim Dokja smiled and returned his attention to the girl, ignoring what would happen next.
Arthur stood before the men. His body was slightly shorter than their leader, but he felt no difference. He cracked his neck calmly, then raised his head, his voice coming out low… but filled with promise.
"Hey, you bastards…"
A terrifying smile formed behind the mask.
"It's time for judgment."
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