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Chapter 8
-Current Viewers: 100/100
[Why is this an official broadcast?]
[Can’t they increase the viewer cap beyond 100?]
[Whoa, Chinese users are joining—this might actually be world-class!]
[Look, there are so many mirror streams now. Does he have a middle manager like other streamers?]
Based on the usernames alone, it was easy to guess which country they were from. Chinese users had begun appearing more frequently, confirming that viewers from the continent could also access the stream. The room had already reached full capacity.
‘If the audience grows any larger, it’s just going to get noisier. The chat is already distracting enough.’
Initially, Seong-min considered increasing the room’s maximum capacity but quickly changed his mind.
‘What matters isn’t the broadcast. It’s whether I can clear this or not. Forget it—things will sort themselves out.’
Just then, loud noises echoed through the corridor.
Shouts and cheers from soldiers. The sharp clanging of metal striking metal.
It was time.
‘It’s started.’
As expected, the castle was in complete turmoil.
If only the bishop had come, this level of chaos wouldn’t have erupted. But the presence of the Inquisitor had thrown everything into disarray.
‘The Overseer probably had no choice but to stir things up to avoid interrogation.’
From the moment the Overseer freed Seong-min, conflict with the Church had been inevitable.
At that moment, Seong-min thought to himself.
‘The Overseer won’t survive this. Which means I have no reason to keep my promises to him.’
He turned to Bell Gibson, who was in the adjacent cell.
“Hey, I’m about to leave. You coming with me?”
The question was largely rhetorical—Bell Gibson would inevitably follow. Still, agreement was a formality.
A moment later, the sound of a pebble rolling answered him.
“Alright, let’s go.”
The iron door, which should have been locked, flew open with a loud bang as Seong-min kicked it hard.
Earlier, the soldier who had brought the key—on the Overseer’s orders—had also kindly left the door unlocked.
The loud crash startled the mystical crow lying limp inside the cell. It flapped its wings in panic, making a racket.
[He’s escaping!]
[Why did the door just open when he kicked it? Is that normal?]
[Wait, is this how it always works?]
[Nope. Earlier, he sweet-talked the Overseer into it.]
“Whoa, whoa, calm down. It’s just the door opening,” Seong-min reassured the startled crow, soothing it as best he could.
Soon after, floating messages appeared in his view.
-Main Quest Updated
[Main Quest (1)]
Escape the Execution Grounds (In Progress)
-Now is the time. You’ve kicked down the unlocked door and stepped out. The corridor appears empty. Good. This is the moment to escape with Bell Gibson.
-There’s a major commotion outside. It seems conflict has broken out with the Church.
-The soldier sent by Thanatos not only provided you with the key but also left the door unlocked. However, leaving now risks being caught by castle guards unaware of this arrangement. If you fail the escape, Thanatos will doubt your competence. Timing is crucial.
Stepping into the corridor, Seong-min took a deep breath of the slightly stale but refreshing air.
‘Smells good.’
As if it were the most natural thing in the world, he grabbed a blunt weapon hanging on the corridor wall.
-You have obtained a “Worn Club.”
Using the club, Seong-min smashed the lock on Bell Gibson’s iron door. With a creak, the door swung open, revealing a man in tattered condition.
His grayish-white hair was tied back into a short ponytail, and his unshaven beard covered his jaw. He appeared to be in his mid-thirties.
[That’s Bell Gibson!]
[Is this the actual escape now?]
[This is getting intense.]
-‘Little Sandcastle’ has donated 1,000 won.
As Bell Gibson stepped out, Seong-min greeted him.
“I’m Seong-min.”
Hearing that name, Bell Gibson’s eyes widened in shock.
He was face-to-face with the infamous treasure hunter and blasphemer.
But what shocked him even more was what Seong-min said next.
“You’re Bell Gibson, aren’t you?”
How did he know?
Before Bell Gibson could voice his astonishment, Seong-min explained.
“Don’t be too surprised. A mute with that face? It wasn’t hard to figure out.”
Accepting the explanation, Bell Gibson nodded. Seong-min handed him the cage containing the injured crow.
“This guy’s hurt. Can you take a look at my pet?”
Bell Gibson opened the cage and extended his calloused hand toward the limp crow.
Before the crow could peck his hand with its sharp beak, a radiant healing light emanated from Bell Gibson’s palm.
[What’s with the crow? Was this in the tutorial?]
[Wait—is he the player who cleared the game? If so, whoa…]
[This is a hardcore pro player’s progression, everyone.]
-‘Apgujeong Mansur’ has donated 10,000 won.
-‘B_Benote High-End Water Purifier’ has donated 12 yuan.
The injured mystical crow regained its strength as the healing light enveloped it, flapping its wings as if to test its recovery.
Watching the rejuvenated crow, Seong-min allowed himself a faint smile.
‘Good.’
Until he acquired the Inferno Sight, the mystical crow’s abilities would remain limited,
‘But it’s enough to stir up a storm.’
Why?
‘Because it’s a divine beast.’
Kaawk~ Kaawk~
The revived crow flapped its wings and began to cry out.
But what sounds pleasant to one might be grating to another. Bell Gibson unknowingly frowned.
‘What an ominous creature just from the sound alone. I treated it because I had no choice, but it doesn’t sit well with me.’
Seong-min extended his hand to the crow inside the cage, letting it hop onto him.
“The Church considers crows to be incredibly inauspicious animals. But, in reality, they’re neither unlucky nor stupid—they’re clever creatures. And this one is a divine beast. A top-tier one at that.”
Seong-min raised the crow perched on his wrist to eye level, looking directly into its gaze.
It was a one-eyed crow, but as soon as their eyes met, the bird fell silent.
-‘The One-Eyed Crow’ feels favorable toward you.
-Tip! You can make spiritual or divine beasts your familiars.
-The higher your Leadership and Affinity stats, the more familiars you can command.
‘It’ll take some time for it to become a full-fledged familiar. But judging by its behavior, it seems like it’ll assist me even without forming a contract yet.’
“Nice to meet you, friend. Let’s work well together.”
Kaawk!
The crow flapped its wings vigorously, acknowledging Seong-min before perching on his shoulder.
With the crow settled, Seong-min turned his attention to Bell Gibson.
“Hey.”
When Bell Gibson looked his way, Seong-min tossed him a blunt weapon.
“It’s better than bare hands. Keep it.”
Bell Gibson stared at Seong-min for a moment before noticing his clenched fist.
The energy flowing through it was unmistakable, and Bell Gibson’s eyes sparkled in realization.
‘That’s no ordinary fist. It’s a force of a different kind. They say he’s from some heretical sect—could this be their power?’
With a nod, Seong-min gestured with his chin.
“Let’s move.”
At those words, both their gazes sharpened like predators, and they darted down the corridor like beasts on the hunt.
A soldier descending from the castle’s underground caught sight of them and shouted in alarm.
“He’s escaping!”
Before the soldier could say more, Seong-min rushed him, driving a fist charged with energy into his solar plexus.
-You have used the skill, ‘Outlaw Fist’.
Bam!
With a resounding impact, the soldier’s body was flung into the air and landed in a heap.
Watching the soldier collapse from a single punch, Bell Gibson nodded unconsciously.
‘He’s not overconfident—it’s just as the rumors said.’
[Whoa, one-punch KO!]
[What’s his class? Is this some boxing game?]
[Nope, it’s a Kabbalah Breaker class. That’s why he’s so experienced.]
-‘Maiki22’ has donated $1.
-‘Apgujeong Mansur’ has donated 10,000 won.
-You have defeated a Colhen Castle Guard. Experience points acquired.
As Seong-min lowered his fist, confidence surged within him.
‘At this rate, getting outside won’t be an issue.’
Fueled by determination, he rushed forward, aiming another energy-charged punch at an oncoming soldier.
The untrained guard awkwardly tried to dodge, only to end up sprawled on the ground like his predecessor.
With two soldiers lying in disgrace, Seong-min glanced up at the staircase leading out of the underground.
‘There’ll be someone shooting arrows as soon as I step outside.’
The early stages of escaping Colhen Castle had a few unavoidable challenges, one of which was getting hit by arrows fired by archers.
Experienced players might rely on Bell Gibson to mitigate the situation somehow, but for someone like Seong-min, a seasoned pro, there was no reason to let such events even occur.
‘This is why I made sure to secure the divine beast.’
He turned to the mystical crow perched on his shoulder.
The crow’s primary ability was controlling the surrounding air currents. If it wanted, it could redirect incoming arrows with gusts of wind.
‘I’m counting on you, buddy.’
As he finished his thought, a soldier armed with a spear charged down the staircase.
“Die!”
The spearhead glinted menacingly.
Before Seong-min could react, Bell Gibson stepped forward.
With seasoned expertise, Bell Gibson sidestepped the spear and brought his blunt weapon down hard, incapacitating the guard instantly.
Watching Bell Gibson in action, Seong-min nodded in approval.
‘He’s a great fighter. Fights alone, heals himself—a self-sufficient warrior. Just let him roam free.’
Grinning, Seong-min took the lead again.
“Let’s go!”
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