Chapter 71
The Great Instigator (2)
Everything that had happened unfolded before the eyes of Kim Dokja's group.
In the middle of that grand spectacle,
Lee Hyunsung wanted to step forward to help Arthur, with Jung Heewon beside him.
Both of them had been moved by Arthur's sacred speech and felt a strong urge to stand by his side.
But Kim Dokja—
shocked to his very core—
stopped them.
At that moment,
Kim Dokja and Yoo Sangah were not the only ones stunned.
Everyone was shocked.
Even the constellations…
fell silent.
Not a single window appeared.
Not a single comment was heard.
Even Dokkaebi Bihyung, who had come to speak with Kim Dokja,
stood there with his mouth wide open,
unable to utter a word.
No one could comment on this scenario—
one that had surpassed even the legendary.
Arthur finished his performance,
then turned and looked at the crowd behind him.
They were happy…
excited…
yet the marks of their injuries were clearly visible.
He spoke in a calm voice, filled with genuine sorrow:
"You are injured, my friends…
all of this happened because of me.
If only I were a little stronger…
no one would have been dragged into this with me.
But I failed to stop Cheon Inho on my own…"
Arthur's back bent slightly,
as if he were about to bow in apology.
But he stopped.
Everyone…
had already fallen to their knees.
They bowed to him.
One of them spoke in a trembling voice filled with gratitude:
"Thank you, O savior.
Thank you for your great sacrifice for us.
Without you…
we would have committed the most horrific crimes.
We would have been deceived until our deaths.
But because of you…
everyone was saved."
They all bowed.
Sincere emotions of gratitude,
appreciation,
and respect filled their faces.
Arthur smiled softly,
then sat down on the ground before them.
One of them tried to clear the dust so Arthur could sit comfortably,
but Arthur stopped him with a humble gesture.
"Everyone has coins now.
No one will die because of this cursed scenario.
I…
am truly happy."
The crowd was even more moved.
They realized—
he had been worried about them from the very beginning.
At that moment…
the constellations erupted.
{The constellation Prisoner of the Golden Headband grips his weapon, moved, and wishes to fight by your side}
{The constellation Secretive Plotter salutes the Great Instigator}
{The constellation Miraculous Narrator smiles and applauds you warmly}
{The constellation Sword of the Supreme Heaven smiles at you brightly}
{The constellation Demon-Like Judge of Fire weeps, moved by your speech and character}
{All constellations recommend your scenario in the Star Stream}
{You have been sponsored 2,000 coins}
Everyone had cleared the scenario safely.
No one died…
except Cheon Inho's group.
While the crowd comforted one another,
Arthur stood up
and walked back toward Kim Dokja and the others.
Everyone's eyes were still fixed on him—
on that blessed face.
Arthur raised his hand, gently wiped the tears from his eyes, and spoke in a low voice,
"Ah… damn. Manipulating humans is really easy."
Arthur noticed Kim Dokja's group still staring at him.
He took a deep breath,
then placed the mask back on his face.
And when his face disappeared,
everyone returned to reality.
Lee Hyunsung's eyes shone with genuine respect.
Everyone was shocked:
First—
by Arthur's angelic beauty.
Second—
by his speech.
Third—
by his power.
Everyone…
except Kim Dokja and Yoo Sangah.
They knew the truth about Arthur more than anyone else.
Arthur smiled at them from beneath the mask,
then returned the Unbroken Faith Sword to its original owner.
He had asked Kim Dokja for the sword before reaching the station,
and after a long hesitation, Kim Dokja had agreed and given it to him.
And now…
he returned it.
Kim Dokja wanted to speak,
but the words vanished from his mouth—
and from his mind.
Yoo Sangah clenched her teeth slightly and asked in a hesitant voice:
"Just… how were you able to do that?"
Her question carried two meanings.
In Lee Hyunsung's and Jung Heewon's minds:
How did you do that? Are you even human… or a guardian angel?
But in Yoo Sangah's mind, the question was different:
How can you transform…
from a bloodthirsty, deranged devil…
into a gentle guardian angel?
Arthur looked into her shocked eyes calmly.
The light in his own eyes dimmed,
and he spoke in a low voice barely heard by anyone:
"When someone lives the kind of life I've lived…
they become like this.
Believe me. Not everyone is born into a loving family, with friends and a simple, beautiful life like you know.
Some of us are born in hell… and forced to live among devils wearing the masks of angels."
He smiled gently beneath the mask,
then walked toward Yi Shun, who stood at the back of the group.
Everyone felt it…
a deep sorrow emanating from Arthur's eyes.
A pain that couldn't be explained.
Yoo Sangah felt guilty.
She wanted to apologize.
But Kim Dokja silently stopped her.
…
After some time had passed, and after a short rest,
Kim Dokja made a decision.
He and Arthur would head to the next area,
while Arthur's followers would remain at the station.
Arthur spoke in a calm voice:
"Guys…
are you sure about staying here?"
One of them replied with sincere confidence:
"Yes, holy savior.
We are certain.
With our current strength,
we would only be a burden to you.
We would hinder your journey to save this world.
But…
we will meet again in the future. Certainly."
Arthur opened the storage,
gave them some food and water,
then bid them farewell
and set off with his group.
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