Shortly after, guided by Lee Sung-gook and Jeong Min-seop, we headed towards Anguk Station, where the Night of the Prophets was scheduled to be held.
On the way to Anguk Station, Kim Dokja was intently staring at the Prophets' group chat on the phone he received from Lee Sung-gook, and I, hiding my presence, approached Kim Dokja and peeked at the chat.
519th: Is it for real? Is Yoo Joonghyuk really coming tonight?
67th: No doubt about it. The 9th and the 1089th swore to it yesterday.
887th Incarnation: The 9th is just an idiot, but if the 1089th said it, maybe it's a bit believable….
124th Incarnation: You all know if we fail this time, we're all screwed, right?
887th Incarnation: 124th, you're not even in Seoul lol what do you mean screwed? Wow, for real, that's annoying.
124th Incarnation: Ah, except for me, of course. Victory for the locals ^^v
887th Incarnation: I wanna regress like our Joonghyuk too… If only I had read that whole novel back then... no, if I had read just 50 chapters... I'm so jealous of those Apostles….
15th Suicidal Edge: But let's be real, aren't the guys who read over 50 chapters insane? Like, how do you even read over 50 chapters lololol
124th Incarnation: FR, they're not in their right minds lolololol
That guy not in his right mind (Kim Dokja) is right here.
888th: ...But are we sure not a single text file of the novel leaked?
124th Incarnation: I've been searching for days, but there's really nothing left on the internet. Aah... an ill-fated novel without even a text file…(tears)
763rd: If you had a text file now, it'd be so OP lol I wouldn't share it even if I had one.
Seeing the Prophets' chat, a vein popped on Kim Dokja's forehead, and he muttered softly.
"Talking about text files. Please buy and read novels with money, you bastards. Might as well read the webtoon too…."
Then Kim Dokja turned around, saw me hiding my presence, and jumped in surprise.
"Since when!?"
"Me? Around the time someone in that chat asked if Yoo Joonghyuk was coming today? But I didn't see the rest well, what was it about?"
At my question, Kim Dokja hurriedly turned off his phone, put it in his pocket, and said.
"It's nothing, so you don't need to worry about it."
".....Really? ...Hmm.... Okay, I get it for now."
At my words, Kim Dokja seemed relieved, thinking he had somehow brushed it off.
"We've arrived."
Startled by Lee Sung-gook's announcement, Kim Dokja looked ahead.
The Anguk Station platform was coming into view right before our eyes. Simultaneously, the figures of the 'Prophets' who had arrived early were also visible.
Bustle bustle bustle.
"Is that rumor true? Is that person really coming?"
"They say it is."
"Hey, isn't that just a lie?"
The sounds of Prophets gathered on the Anguk Station platform buzzing amongst themselves could be heard. As soon as we stepped onto the platform, dozens of Prophets were seen chatting, each saying what they wanted to say.
'Isn't this just called the Night of the Prophets in name only, but really just a chaotic market?'
Just as I was sincerely thinking that inwardly, Kim Dokja, who had been carefully observing the surroundings, asked Lee Sung-gook.
"It seems no one has occupied this place?"
"It's an agreement among the Prophets. If we were to meet at a station occupied by someone, it could be dangerous. It's a kind of DMZ."
At that moment, a Prophet with brown skin and permed hair looked this way from the distance. Soon, he glanced at Jeong Min-seop once, then called out to him with a happy expression.
"Hey~ 1,089th!"
"Oh, 763rd hyung!"
Jeong Min-seop also waved his hand happily towards the 763rd Prophet and spoke.
"Have you been well? You look good!"
"Good my foot, I've been on the verge of dying because of the 'Tyrant King'."
I was the one who killed that Tyrant King?... It seemed news about the Tyrant King hadn't reached them yet.
"See, I told you not to advance into the Dobong area, why don't you listen…."
"...By the way."
The Prophet called the 763rd cut off Jeong Min-seop's words mid-sentence, scanned each of us standing behind Jeong Min-seop, and then stopped his gaze on Kim Dokja.
"Hoh, by any chance… is that gentleman the...?"
"Oh, you can tell? Yes, that's him."
Jeong Min-seop nodded and said. At his words, the 763rd's complexion changed to an astonished expression, then he bowed 90 degrees and greeted Kim Dokja in a powerful voice.
"It is truly an honor to meet you, Yoo Joonghyuk-nim!"
At the 763rd's voice echoing through the Anguk Station platform, a momentary silence fell over the station, and then all the Prophets' gazes turned this way.
"Gasp, could it be that gentleman?"
"He's much more handsome than I imagined?"
"......"
Kim Dokja looked at the Prophets who had suddenly gathered, with a flustered expression.
The Prophets stared blankly at Kim Dokja for a moment. Then, they all began rushing towards Kim Dokja's surroundings and started introducing themselves to him.
"Yoo Joonghyuk-nim! I am the 998th!"
"I am the 1,055th!"
"It is such an honor to meet you like this!"
"Yoo Joonghyuk-nim! I am the 562nd! I'm a long-time fan of yours!"
While Yoo Joonghyuk (Kim Dokja pretending) was surrounded by the Prophets, a few Prophets approached those of us near Kim Dokja and asked.
"Lee Hyunsung-nim! You are the Iron Blood Supreme Sword King Lee Hyunsung-nim, right?"
"Oh my god, look at those muscles!"
Lee Hyunsung, surrounded by women, blushed and frantically waved his hands in denial.
"Huh?! Why, why are you all doing this? I am not that Steel something-or-other!"
This time, a male Prophet approached Jung Heewon and asked.
"Excuse me, are you perhaps 'Admiral of the Seas Lee Ji-hye' nim…..."
"No, I'm not."
"Ah, yes."
"Why am I not famous...?"
Jung Heewon coldly answered the male Prophet, then showed a slightly disappointed look, wondering why she wasn't famous.
"Excuse me, are you perhaps 'Delusional Demon Kim Namwoon' nim?"
"Wow... As expected of the main character's party?. Each member is so handsome and beautiful...."
A few female Prophets with cute, beautiful looks, their faces red, asked me if I was Kim Namwoon, and I answered no.
Then the beauties seemed a bit disappointed, but said it was even better this way and giggled amongst themselves.
[That looks nice.....]
It was then that Mayuri's voice, sounding slightly angry (I could roughly guess why), was heard.
'Don't worry..... As if I would abandon you? The person I love?'
[/////......Idiot....]
At that time, Kim Dokja, who had been watching the Prophets creating a bustling, market-like atmosphere for a while, asked the 763rd.
"Where is the 'weapon'?"
"Huh?"
"The 'weapon' you all have hidden. Let's check that first."
"Ah, about that."
The 763rd, at Kim Dokja's words, walked towards a large object covered with cloth at the center of the platform, removed the cloth, and showed Kim Dokja a large rock. Kim Dokja, looking at the rock, asked with a startled expression.
"That, is that perhaps a 'meteorite'?"
"Haha, yes. You probably don't know at this point, Yoo Joonghyuk-nim, but according to the 'Revelation', there is a powerful 'weapon' inside it."
"A powerful weapon, you say?"
"Yes! We expect a weapon rivaling the highest-grade relics to be inside."
At the Prophet's words, Kim Dokja's eyes trembled, sweat beaded on his face, and his expression hardened.
"Meteorites need an incubation period, so you can't use it now, right?"
The 763rd, who hadn't yet seen Kim Dokja's face, smiled proudly and kindly explained.
"We've been taking turns supplying it with magical power. It will hatch by tonight at the latest."
At those words, Kim Dokja asked the 763rd with an urgent expression.
"The bastard who gave that information, who is it?"
"Huh?"
"Who brought that meteorite!"
At Kim Dokja's shout, the 763rd made a restless expression and said.
"Ah, th-that was...… a guy who was the… 1,124th or something…."
"Where is that bastard?"
"Uh. I don't think he's arrived yet."
Soon, Kim Dokja spoke with a seriously hardened face.
"...We need to get out of here."
"Huh?"
At that moment, as if something gigantic within the red meteorite was stirring, an intense vibration began.
[Trait 'Gourmet Cells' drools.]
'You're drooling too?'
[Trait 'Gourmet Cells' nods.]
While I was drooling and looking at the red meteorite, Kim Dokja, on the contrary, stared at the red meteorite and hesitantly stepped back.
"Wh-what is it, this sudden vibration?!"
"Ooh, finally...?!"
The Prophets gathered at Anguk Station, not knowing what was inside that meteorite, were half panicked by the sudden vibration, while the other half looked at the meteorite with eyes full of anticipation.
Then Kim Dokja looked at the group and shouted loudly.
"Everyone, run!"
"Huh? Run? What do you mean...."
As Kim Dokja hurriedly ran towards the platform entrance, taking the lead, the rest of the group followed him with bewildered faces.
Except for me, of course.
"Now....I'll purchase the skill books [Cooking], [Delicate Touch], [Swift Hands], [Gourmet Chef], [Scarlet Flame], [Power Strike], [Strength Enhancement], [Black Flame], and [Enhancement] from the shop."
[You have spent a total of 45,000 coins to purchase these items.]
[454,350C]
The loss is a bit heavy, but it's fine. I can just earn more coins later.
"Hmm hmm~ Fuse the [Great Sage] skills for me."
[Confirmed: Fusing the specified skills.]
[Fusing skills [Cooking], [Delicate Touch], [Swift Hands], and [Gourmet Chef].]
[Success.]
[You have acquired the S+ grade skill [God's Cook].]
[God's Cook]: Maximizes the taste and original aroma of all cooked food. Upon reaching the maximum level, you can create dishes that rival godly cuisine.
[Now fusing skills [Power Strike], [Strength Enhancement], [Enhancement Magic], and [Black Corruption].]
[Success.]
[You have acquired the SS grade skill [Fist of Shattering].]
[Fist of Shattering]: Passively increases Strength by 3. When used, imbues the fist with powerful magical power to unleash immense destructive force.
[Now fusing skills [Fancy Nine Techniques], [Enhancement], [Black Flame], and [Scarlet Flame].]
[Success.]
[You have acquired the SS grade skill [Pitch-Black Fireball].]
[Pitch-Black Fireball]: Fires a pitch-black flame that does not extinguish and burns everything in its path.
"Ah~ I'm already looking forward to it. Dragon meat...."
Having finished all preparations, I waited for the Lesser Dragon Ignir to burst forth.
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