Possessing Nothing

After realizing that the boundaries were spread throughout this forest, I had to be careful about the actions of Seongmin and Kwangcheon Ma. It is impossible to smash trees and advance them, and it is impossible to leap to the top of trees. Just in case.

I tried to find my way around the tall branches, but the power of the boundary that tangles my senses was working throughout the forest.

[It is impossible to keep this level of boundary under the hands of a shaman.]

Heju insists.

[There is no one to whom it is possible. There are many creatures that can destroy the entire forest, but it is impossible to tangle the space like this.]

“What if the opponent is not human? ”

[The same is true for an extraterrestrial shaman who lives a long time. No, it's possible. But it's too sturdy. The druid must have drawn the power of the land to form a barrier.]

I changed my directions. I thought it was better to learn about the Forest of Temptation first than to find my way through the Forest of Temptation right now. Connected through Nevel was a shaman I had seen before. The shaman who asked Wijihoen to curse him, but heard that it was impossible.

“Hello again. ”

A shaman with a tangled beard smiles, revealing yellow teeth towards Lee Sung-min. Lee was curious and asked.

“I want to ask you about the Forest of Temptation, why are you a shaman? ”

“You really don't know anything. It is the shamans who are not the informants who know the Forest of Temptation. ”

The shaman draws a smile and tugs his finger at the stubble.

“This is the forest that Heavy Ghosts used to call home 400 years ago, and the fear of losing ownership in Heju's death took hold of it. ”

[… hmm.]

He let out a small groan.

“For 400 years, the forest has been transformed into a forest that feeds on fear, giving fear to everyone. Fear of the forest most of its existence. Once you go in, you can't come out, and you have no idea what's coming out... like that. ”

[Now I see.]

Hearing the shaman's words, Heju mutters.

[Fear left by this old man has mutated the forest. Somehow I felt the force was overwhelming. I can't believe this is happening.]

You didn't know either? ’

[This happened after the old man lost his body. Even if the master of that fear is this old man, there's no way to know.]

“There were other monsters crawling into the forest that made their own yoga. This is a charming place for monsters. Being here alone can raise fear. That's why the Informants don't know much about the Enchanted Forest. There aren't many humans who come in here and get out alive. ”

The shaman laughs. He looked at Lee Sung-min and said,

“Word of advice, don't stay here too long. I'm glad it's not night yet. It will be... difficult at night. You do realize the night in the forest is dark, right? You never know when or what might come out of it. If that fear continues... people will go crazy. I'm terrified. After that? I'll be distracted and become a monster or a non-human, and I'll just wander through the woods and die. Or a meal of monsters. ”

“... Do you know about the monsters in these woods? ”

“Do you know the monster called the Red Ear? ”

It was a name I had heard before. Lee Sung-min was conscious of a drink that was connected with his spirit. Heju mutters in a surprised voice.

[Hostile? If it's the enemy, it's the monster king in Predator.]

“The enemy is here? ”

“The enemy was originally the king of monsters who reigned among the elders. But a few years ago, I was defeated by a quarrel in a group of elders, and I went underground. And now it's here, in the Forest of Temptation. ”

[The enemy has been defeated?]

The voices of the forgetfulness grew louder.

[No way. 400 years ago, he was not as strong as this old man. Who defeated the enemy?]

“... Who defeated the enemy? ”

“The fox with nine tails is dominating the majority. I don't know if it's his real name or not, but the monsters of his clan call him Jana" 23068. "”

[Gumiho... Tough stuff.]

A fox with a long life span increases its tail by one and turns it into a gumiho with enormous strength when it reaches nine.

“The enemy isn't the only one here. Monsters from the south are here, too. But the most dangerous thing is not the enemy. There are immortal monsters in these woods. ”

“What's that? ”

“Literally. An immortal creature. Born in the forest. I don't know his name, I don't know what he looks like, but he's definitely living in that forest. That's all I know about the forest. The other shamans won't know any more than that. ”

The shaman says that and draws a smile.

“Again, watch out for the night. Or leave the forest. It's not too late for that. ”

The connection with the shaman has been lost. Lee Seong-min shut up. I couldn't blame Heju. Heju didn't know that this forest had become like this.

[What are you gonna do?]

Heju asks. There are many dangers to continuing to advance the forest. I also care about the enemies and immortal monsters in this forest, as well as crossing the Forest of Temptation where I gained strength. If I could not get involved, I would not want to get involved.

‘Your treasures. Is it worth embracing these risks? ’

[Of course.]

Heju replied with a confident voice.

[This old man's treasure is not money. If you're drunk, it will help you in any way move forward.]

It was the rational person who had to worry about it here. Currently, there are three things for Lee Sung-min to do in the south. Going to the southern tribes to learn how to handle force, and going to the primordial forest where authority is secluded. The first thing Lee wanted to do was kill authority and put an end to Wijihoen's curse, but it didn't seem bad to take the artificial treasure first since he came all the way here.

"Danger. Always have been. ’

If the reward is sure, it's worth a try, even if it's dangerous. Lee Seong-min woke up. But I learned many things. There are enemies in this forest who were once king of monsters in Predator, and there are immortal monsters. and that this forest was mutated by the horror left behind by hunger.

‘You can't come all the way back here. So, what? Where is the treasure? ’

[If the shape of the forest hasn't completely changed, there should be an old man's mansion in the middle of the forest.]

It's been 400 years. Is the mansion still there? And your treasure might have been stolen by someone else. As you may have heard, there are many monsters in these woods. ’

[No, that doesn't happen. The mansion may be gone, but you can get the treasure if you go there. It's impossible for someone else to steal the treasure.]

After Heju said that, I had to trust him for a while. Lee Sung-min decided to break through the forest. The shaman advised us, but we couldn't face the situation in these woods right now.

[You said you were terrified. You and that fool are lucky.]

The fool Heju called was a berserker.

[You two are possessed by the strength of this old man. Like it or not, we're already on the edge of man and beast. You will not lose your minds to fear in these woods.]

In particular, Heju was confident about Lee Sung-min. Lee Sung-min's mental power is so powerful that he cannot even think of a human being. Those who are weak will go mad because they cannot overcome their fears, and even if the strength of this forest can crush the spirit of the shameless elite. Seong-min won't go crazy.

[The pursuers who have followed you will be unfortunate.]

Heju grins as he pulls. Until then, Lee Sung-min couldn't care less. Wait a minute, I thought of Nam Gong-hee Won. Even if it wasn't a long relationship, he was the one who called me "brother."

‘I can't help it. ’

He came here to kill Seong-min. Lee stopped thinking about Nam-guiwon. It was because I didn't even care about the comfort of others.

And then it was night.

Although there was a risk that the nobleman would notice, Ghost Jegal had no choice but to light a huge fire because Aladur shouted. A big fire brightens the darkness of the forest. People sat around several smoking fires. It was only 50 people, so the fire was huge.

It's before I go to sleep. Each of them took out food and beverages to eat from the sub-space pocket. The Ghost was staring at Aladur with an unfair eye. Knowing that the Ghost did not think well of him, Aladur was sitting away from the Ghost and putting food in his mouth.

“It's not that great of a scare. ”

Dang Ah-hee, who was sitting near Jegal-tae, laughed and said. It's like he said. It's hard to navigate and it's wandering, but this forest doesn't feel as dangerous as Aladoor said. I encountered a beast, but I haven't encountered a monster yet. Actually, it didn't matter if I met him. No matter how powerful a monstrosity may appear, it will be hard to hunt for up to fifty skilled artisans.

“These are just words I shouted in fear alone. It's not worth a damn. ”

“But isn't it true what bothers you? It's hard to steer. I've already been around a few times. ”

“I can't help it. This forest is affected by an ominous barrier. If I had known this, I would have come with my uncle. ”

Ghost Jegal frowned and grumbled. Zechariah is skilled not only in working but also in genuine law. Especially Jegalese, the aunt of Jegal-tae, was a great man who was more proficient in alcoholism than the shaman.

“You're late now, aren't you? It reminds me of a long time ago, being here. Remember? When I was a kid...”

Dang Ahhee chuckles with a smile that doesn't look like her. The spirit of Jegal also gave a slight smile to the words of Ahhee. The mourner who was seated near Jegal Tai Ghost looked at the campfire without a word. Even though they were married, they had no affection, and in this situation, it was becoming more prominent. But I couldn't find it. The mouthpiece raised his body while swallowing a sigh.

“Where?”

Across the street, Nam Gong-hee-won, who was sitting with his sword drawn, saw the recruiter. Jegal-tae and Dang-a-hee stopped talking and saw the recruiter standing up. Concentrated, the recruiter takes a short exhale and turns his face to the side.

“… in the bathroom. ”

“Foot!”

In response to the recruiter's answer, Dang Ahhee bursts a smile. Ghost Jegal looked annoyed and picked up a branch and touched the campfire.

“Go quickly. The forest is dark.”

Shame on you. Recruitment clerks did not resent the pregnancy. It's been a long time since I felt that way. Namgongheewon slowly got up.

“I'll go with you. ”

“… Yes? ”

“The forest night is dangerous. Especially since this is the Forest of Monsters. You need to be careful. ”

“Are you trying to follow her into the bathroom? ”

Dang Ahhee is dead. However, Nam Gong-hee's expression hasn't changed.

“Since Zegall, the husband, seems to have a heavy butt, shouldn't I cover for him? ”

His face was cold. The admissions clerk was helpless, but turned around.

“… I've also been trained to be a free worker. Compared to you, I'm a child, but I have the strength to protect my own body. ”

“But...”

“Don't follow me. Are you trying to insult me? ”

The mouthpiece spits out, then a quick walk away from the fire. Dang Ahhee, who looked at the back of such a recruiter, smiled bitterly.

“So why did you do something so unnecessary? ”

“Just finish talking. ”

Namgong-hee-won answered, sitting down. Jegal-tae gazed silently at the face of Nam Gong-hee-won. If this wasn't just the Forest of Temptation, and there wasn't a Clown of the Shadow... I thought about it, and the Ghost smiled.

“Hee-won, you're too old, don't you want to get married? ”

“Why don't you talk to that party girl over there instead of me? ”

“Well, it's the same without each other. Speaking of which, I think you two should get along just fine. ”

“Brother, what are you saying? ”

He said he hated Dang Ahhee. Namgongheewon didn't feel worth arguing with, so he shut up.

It won't be long now!

You hear a scream from a place nearby.