Hunter of the Perished World

[146] City of Dusk (4)

I have a request to leave the Twilight Cult with you. But Oracle was the only person in the Twilight Bridge who could commission a hunter. So if we can't reach Oracle, the quest is full and useless anyway.

“What happened to the Priory Oracle? ”

Oracle in front of him is too young. Even though he was not as mature as a boy, he was not reliable in deciding the present and future of the Twilight Cult.

“You left the world early as a disease. ”

The look on his face to bring it out was dark.

The history of the Twilight Cult is now only 100 years old. But it's already seven Oracles. Given that Oracle of the Twilight Brigade was on permanent leave, the generation change was very fast.

There is only one reason.

“You're addicted.”

“Yes. I'm glad I got the handover, though. ”

Oracle, who speaks boldly, accepts his fate humbly rather than prematurely. Benpowders are vicious drugs that lead to death when taken by ordinary people.

No matter how much the High Septon of the Twilight Cult has learned about special abilities, the body is clearly poisoned. Oracle is the most sympathetic priest in the Twilight Brigade, so there were more moments to use that powerful sympathy than any of the other priests.

That's why you have to take much more of the powder, and that's why it's so lethal.

The Sulin case was no different. She created the first Twilight Bridge, so she had to inhale a lot more Benpowders than anyone else, and she died horribly close to completing the foundation of the Twilight Bridge.

He said with a sad expression.

“In fact, the lifespan of the Oracles has been shortening ever since. ”

“Why?”

“There are more and more spirits in Twilight City. ”

“Well…. ”

“That's why we need to use more Venpowders. ”

Obviously, Twilight City was full of monsters that were hard to see in other cities. And that environment is never given free of charge.

It was because Oracle was influencing the entire Twilight City to stay in touch with monsters.

The Twilight Cult is a failed religion.

Benpowders did not value the unique awakening agent that consumes the life of the prisoner.

But you can't quit just because you failed. That is why Oracle seeks a successor to succeed him, and when he dies, he makes his successor Oracle. The Twilight Bridge created Twilight City through a chain of death mediating Oracle's life.

“What happens if you don't communicate? ”

This time it was Leona's question.

“Nothing big is going to happen right now. But the non-hostile spirits will just return to being spirits. The miracle of dusk, as people think, disappears. ”

Instead, the powers of the Chancellors and Oracle were exerting great influence on Twilight City. If those monsters do run wild, there could be a horrific massacre in no time.

“Of course, there are many other priests besides me, so even if I become powerless right now, the worst-case scenario can be averted. ”

Leona could not believe that this little boy was protecting people based on drugs. Above all, he knew that he did not live long, but it was strange for him to have such a fluffy face.

Of course, Gene came to the point of not being impressed by it.

“Is there anything I can do? ”

“Yes, I do. ”

Exchange of goods is common in the Twilight Bridge and chips are rarely used for currency. The Dawn Bridge doctrine in the first place was a sacred object called Chips, so there should be no blue chips in or out of the Dawn Tower.

Jin occasionally visited the Twilight Bridge while the foundations of the Twilight Bridge were being formed, such as Sulin completing the Twilight Bridge and a group named Gospel was formed.

Jean, can you promise me something? ’

What is it?

"I'll keep your unique chip in the Twilight Tower, so please stop by the church sometime to resolve their pain." And take the price. ’

‘…… There's no reason to refuse. ’

Gene nods in front of Sulin, lying in bed awaiting his death. Sulin is dead, and Oracle is now the seventh. It's been a long time since I stepped foot in the Twilight Bridge.

So, if Oracle's instructions from all time have gone well, the Twilight Tower will have a long stack of chips waiting for the Lion of Twilight.

“What's your balance? ”

“I need to check it.... I'd say at least 100,000. ”

“Cool!”

“That's enormous.”

100,000. The lowest limit was more gin than the target. The reason for gathering unnecessary resources for them was to get the help of the Lion of Dusk. This was a kind of adventure that stemmed from the long history of the Jinn and Dusk Bridges.

Jin will get paid after the Twilight Cult completes my quest. If we can solve the work in the Twilight Culture well, there are basic conditions that can go straight to BH.

I could only tell when Oracle was running away.

The young Oracle looks like he met a Savior. So, it was clear that the Twilight Cult was faced with an unusual problem.

Now it's important to know whether Gene is a solvable problem.

“What's the story? Is it hunting?”

There may have been a menacing and hostile monster plant that couldn't even be solved by the gospel troops, and it was Gin's idea to find a way to do so.

Since the quest to earn more than 100,000 chips at once was certainly not available in New Hong Kong, Gene could have won the head if it wasn't for the world.

“No, I'm not.”

But Oracle did not hunt.

“However, the Twilight Bridge's honor is at stake. ”

Young Oracle looks tired, even though he is calm. The faint figure slowly got to the point.

“Ventilate no longer grows. ”

The group's expression stiffens. Benflower is the beginning of the Twilight Bridge and a plant that maintains the Twilight Bridge.

Lamfil and Leona, who didn't know what it meant anymore, didn't know much about the Twilight Cult. There is a priest who can communicate without Venpowders. So is Oracle.

But even an Oracle size communist was a necessity for the Twilight Brigades priests to have to use Venpowders.

What if it doesn't grow anymore?

Soon, the Twilight Cult will collapse.

“Help Venflower bloom again. ”

The young Oracle stares at Gin with a plea. It was a pathetic, pathetic face that no one could imagine a child of that age could build.

Twilight City was the main source of the Twilight Bridge, but it also served as a supply station for vendors throughout Southeast Asia. Guardians regularly supply Venpowders in each precinct and help them sustain their lives using spirits.

“The Church was growing Benflower on a massive scale in the Sunset Garden. Half a year ago. Suddenly, they don't grow anymore. When we moved the plantation, it was the same thing. ”

“There was a special pest, wasn't there? ”

“Yes, it is expected. But…. I have no idea what it is. ”

Venflower cultivation was like the foundation of the Twilight Brigade, so it was always largely planted to produce a supply of Venpowders. That's why I was able to hold out for half a year. Then Gene found out why there was an empty Benpowdered barrel in Rodon's quarters.

Now that Venpowders are depleted, the Twilight Bridge will no longer be able to sustain its miracles. The monsters will return to the wild and the people will cry out for a while.

With the grace of twilight gone, people will continue to pray unanswered or forsake the twilight bridge.

‘You're making a big stir in the production of Venpowders.... ’

It's definitely because of some disease, but no matter how much we investigate, we don't know why. This time, it's more like an investigation and resolution, not a hunt.

“I can't be sure I can solve this without knowing the details. ”

No matter how close you were to the Twilight Cult, you couldn't solve it, but you can't take the chip. Oracle gives you an elongated greeting, thanking you for taking over.

“Apart from him... I have a question for you. ”

“Don't you think that's the point? ”

Jinn's words made me blush because I read her insides.

“Yes... That's right."

Then you looked at Leona. Leona's expression hardens as she suddenly looks at herself.

“Me, why me? ”

“I feel a very powerful force from you that I cannot fathom. ”

The Twilight Bridge's power was unbeatable to the Oracle. Oracle was greatly shocked when he faced Leona, just as he had felt.

The Twilight Cult is facing a lot of problems now.

But you were sure when you saw Leona. The girl who brought the apostle of twilight is the ideal of the Twilight Bridge. Jin doesn't have to complete the quest. You no longer have to fight monsters, betray doctrines, and operate gospels.

You don't need a vendor.

As soon as he met her, he could see that the power she had was strong enough to cover the whole world.

That's what the Twilight Cult was looking for.

But nothing in the world anymore.

Oracle knows the Witch is right in front of him. He doesn't need to talk to her. I thought it would be okay to just solve the problems in front of me, but there was something that made me feel good about it.

From the witch who appeared to be drawn into the apostle's hands at dusk, she faced the ease of salvation.

Talking to Gene, Leona concentrates her nerves. Just talking calmly so far has been very patient.

Oracle slowly steps down from his chair and stands in front of Leona. A boy similar to Leona and her height kneels carefully before Leona.

“What's wrong? What's wrong? ”

Leona looks up at herself on her knees, frowning.

“We…. Save me.”

The boy's voice trembled with overwhelming emotion.

The leader of the Twilight Cult, who knew that religion was a lie, was now grateful to heaven.

But as I had no choice but to explain, the appearance of the Savior was like a miracle in heaven.

Leona was not difficult to understand what that meant. Witch power can sustain this entire Twilight City without the need for a Benpowdered.

Is that all? Even monsters who kill and watch Humans can be tamed. Leona, who has the power to tame all kinds of monsters, is the ideal of the Twilight Cult and the Savior.

Of course, Leona knows that she's the one they've been trying so hard to find.

But when I see Oracle kneeling before me, it comes true.

If Leona is here for the Twilight Cult, no one will have to use Benpowders to eat themselves and communicate dangerously.

No longer does Oracle need to discount my lifespan.

‘Then I'll be treated like a god there. ’

Reminds me of a conversation I had in the jungle. Leona's expression distorts when she thinks Gin might have known. Fear and disbelief, their emotions flow through Leona's body.

The person the Twilight Cult is looking for, it's you.

And Gene brought Leona here. Significant deviations from the planned route. Between those thoughts, the conclusion Leona draws was obvious.

No way.

Leona turns her motionless head to look at Jean.

“You can't be... ”

There must be something I can do if I'm here.

If I were here for sure, I wouldn't think I was interrupted.

Clearly, this place needs me.

Gin and Ramfil don't need me, and this place absolutely needs me.

Realizing that, Leona seems to be relieved of her legs.

Did you come to the Twilight Bridge to leave me here? Gene doesn't know what Leona's thinking, and she takes a slow step back.

“What are you thinking, Leona? ”

“Lies.... I'm lying. This... ”

“Leona, what is wrong with you...? ”

Leona bites her lip.

During her journey through the jungle, Leona was troubled by self-aggravation, thinking she wasn't helping. I also knew that they were being treated as special and were being harmed. He only ate good food, drank clean water, and walked comfortably on a slime.

Even if the monsters helped him, he was a distraction.

Knowing that, Leona could not be fully furious, speculating Jean's intentions. Leona lets out tears.

The feeling of not wanting to be here, and in a miserable mood, all Leona could choose was to turn around.

“I'm sorry! Now, just a moment alone... I want to be alone. ”

Leona turns away screaming in haste.

Heave-ho!

Leona opens the door to the throne room and runs away. Jin shouts in a hurry.

“Leona!”

“I'm coming with you! ”

Ramfil runs like the wind, and Gene grips his teeth. Running away from Oracle of the Twilight Brigade, two people have already entered the Throne Room in an unresolved situation.

Seeing Oracle on his knees and the man standing in front of him, the Guardians' faces harden.

“What's the matter! ”

The acting Chancellor shouts.

Gene was unable to leave this position carelessly. Jin looks down at Oracle with a stubborn expression.

Jin warned me with a frightening expression.

“You, I think, have a solid misunderstanding. ”

Gene says, as if the wedge is stuck without a hitch.

“Leona is not the Savior of the Twilight Brigade. ”

Leona was mistaken. Gene lets out a harsh glare at Oracle, with the Guardians pointing their guns at him.

“So, don't bullshit me. ”

You bring that up one more time, I'm gonna kill Oracle or something.