F-Class Destiny Hunter

Chapter 115

Seo Gangrim, with the appearance of a white mouse, quietly followed behind the believer. Inside the building, numerous people were still milling about. It seemed like everyone had no intention of leaving even though the worship had ended.

'I did well to prepare the mouse meat.'

In the demon realms he had wandered through, he caught various demons and collectedmaterials such as meat, bones, and blood. Among them, there was a mouse caught in the Ice Valley demon realm.

[Thieving Rat], the ability to transform into the appearance of an entity through consuming its body part. It wasn't limited to just humans. Seo Gangrim could also become a demon if he consumed a demon's body.

'Changing into a different species is quite burdensome.'

If he imitated a human being, the consumption of magic power is low, and the duration is long. However, transforming into a demon brought many challenges and disadvantages.

'This form has a short duration. I need to move as quickly as possible.'

Seo Gangrim followed the believer cautiously, making sure not to be noticed.

The believer continued to move deeper into the building, which was suspiciously complex, making Seo Gangrim wonder why the building was constructed in such a way. After venturing deep into the maze-like interior of the building, the believer finally stopped at the far end.

In front was a sturdy iron door. And on the door, numerous locks were attached.

'Indeed, they've securely confined her.'

Considering Yu Harang's position, this level of security was expected.

The believer painstakingly unlocked each lock, and finally, the door swung open. Before the door closed, Seo Gangrim swiftly followed inside.

'I smell incense.'

As he entered, a strong scent of incense wafted through the air. The interior was distinctly different from the overall atmosphere of the building. The room was adorned luxuriously and splendidly, and several religious decorations were also visible.

The believer stepped on the red carpet and entered further inside, and then knelt down.

"I've brought your meal."

He inclined his head towards someone seated on a throne. A throne adorned with red silk, gold, and various jewels. Seated on it was a young girl, a person well-known to Seo Gangrim.

"I greet the leader of the Seong-eung Church, Yu Harang-nim."

The girl seating on the throne was dressed as extravagantly as the room itself.

"Good work."

Despite her young voice, Yu Harang's tone was remarkably dignified. No matter how one looked at her, she appeared to be a young child, which made her manner of speaking even more incongruous.

'Isn't Yu Harang around 16 years old now?'

Externally, she looked no older than a senior elementary school student at most due to the prolonged confinement she had endured. At 16, she should be attending middle school, but such a normal life was not allowed for Yu Harang.

The believer inclined his head even more towards Yu Harang.

"I have brought a meal. Many are concerned as your appetite seems to have decreased lately."

"...."

"If you ever feel uncomfortable, please feel free to call for assistance any time."

"Alright, I understand."

Yu Harang gestured for him to leave, and the believer stepped back out of the room. In addition to Yu Harang, there were several other women in the room. Judging by their appearance, they were probably servants.

Yu Harang turned to them and spoke, "I'll eat alone. Everyone, leave."

"But, Your Holiness..."

"I said leave."

It was a peculiar scene. It resembled a king commanding his maids, a sight from another world.

Seo Gangrim silently observed the scene.

'So, Yu Harang lives in a world like this.'

He had heard the story, but seeing it firsthand felt different.

Reluctantly, people bowed their heads under Yu Harang's command.

"Well then... We will take our leave."

Several individuals left without making a sound.

Now, only Yu Harang and Seo Gangrim remained in the room. For him, it was a fortunate turn of events. All that was left was to take Yu Harang and leave this place.

'However, Yu Harang won't just follow me willingly.'

Yu Harang believed that she was not 'imprisoned' but rather receiving 'protection.' This was why they had had so much trouble getting her out in his previous life.

'I need to persuade Yu Harang or perhaps incapacitate her and abduct her.'

As Seo Gangrim pondered the situation, he suddenly felt discomfort.

'She insisted on eating alone and made everyone leave, so why isn't she eating?'

Her gaze wasn't directed towards the tray of food but rather towards the direction where Seo Gangrim was.

Yu Harang spoke, "A little mouse has entered."

The white mouse, startled, quickly hid in a corner.

"It's not a mouse, it's a human pretending to be a mouse."

As she said this, Yu Harang reached out.

"Reveal yourself."

[The ability 'Thieving Rat' is forcefully canceled!]

In an instant, the appearance of the white mouse disappeared, and a person stood in its place. Seo Gangrim's identity had been exposed, but he remained calm.

'Yu Harang's ability would naturally see through this.'

[Ability] Insight

[Grade] Dragon First-class

[Description] An ability to confirm the true appearance of the target. It can distinguish between falsehood and truth.

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[Ability] Forced Dispel

[Grade] Divine Third-class

[Description] Can forcibly dispel the activated ability of the target. There may be limitations based on the abilities of the person whose ability is being dispelled.

'As expected, a Divine Third-class ability is on a different level.'

Having the same Destiny class as Shin Sooah, Divine Third Rank, Yu Harang also possessed considerably high ability stats.

While Seo Gangrim sought an opportunity to subdue Yu Harang, she, too, scrutinized Seo Gangrim.

"Who are you?"

"I am a new disciple. I have been rude in my eagerness to meet the church leader."

Seo Gangrim casually lied. Knowing Yu Harang's personality, this was a deliberate choice. Instead of feeling discomfort upon hearing Seo Gangrim's words, Yu Harang sent him an intrigued gaze.

"Hmm, really? Quite audacious. It seems you have some unusual abilities. The ability to transform into a mouse..."

Suddenly encountering an intruder in the midst of her daily routine, Yu Harang's interest was piqued. Seo Gangrim, noticing her reaction, subtly dropped his phone. Yu Harang's eyes sparkled upon seeing it.

"You, bring that over here."

"Yes, Your Holiness."

Seo Gangrim obediently approached Yu Harang and handed her the phone. With curious eyes, she touched and examined the phone.

"Ah, yes. Disciples often use something like this. They call it a smart phone.'"

"Yes, that's what it is."

"Oh, quite a mysterious device."

As Seo Gangrim explained how to use it, Yu Harang became excited like a child with a new toy. However, she suddenly snapped back to her senses and handed the phone back.

"Entering the leader's chamber is a serious offense, but I won't punish you. Instead, follow my orders."

"And what are your orders?"

"I want to hear about the outside world. Come and tell me."

Yu Harang spoke with a stern expression, but a faint trace of curiosity and excitement lingered on her face.

'Yu Harang has been living here since she was young, so it's natural for her to be curious about the outside world.'

Yu Harang had never even attended elementary school. Long before reaching her teenage years, she entered the Seong-eung Church and ascended to the position of the leader. Since becoming the leader, Yu Harang's world had been solely confined to the Seong-eung Church.

[School? Never been there. Not even once. I've lived in isolation from the outside world. No contact at all.]

Years later, while reminiscing about her past, Yu Harang had spoken about those times. During her narration, she appeared bittersweet.

[I've never been outside, and I often wonder if going to the demon realm is an outing].

[People in the Seong-eung Church always avoided talking about the outside. They described it as corrupt, dirty, and murky.]

[But I was curious. What could be out there.]

Seo Gangrim couldn't fathom what it would be like to be confined in a building for years.

In the midst of Seo Gangrim's reminiscence, Yu Harang excitedly said to Seo Gangrim.

"Before we talk about the outside world, introduce yourself. What's your name?"

"I am Seo Gangrim."

"Ah, a member of the Seo family. What's been happening outside these days?"

As Yu Harang bombarded him with questions, Seo Gangrim chose to show a video rather than speak. It was a video of people at an amusement park. Yu Harang's eyes widened as she watched.

"What is this otherworldly place?! Is it some kind of demon realm?"

After showing a few more short videos, Yu Harang's eyes began to shine even more brightly.

"There are so many amazing things in the outside world! Thanks to you, I've seen many interesting things. As a special reward, I shall bestow upon you a treasure of mine."

"A treasure?"

"Yes. Take me to the other side."

As if it were a matter of course, Yu Harang extended her arms, as if inviting him to embrace her. Seo Gangrim silently looked down at Yu Harang's legs. They were extraordinarily slender.

[I'm a divine being, so I'm not supposed to step on the ground, so I've never walked on my own feet].

[I was either in a wheelchair or carried by someone else].

[It was frustrating, but it was my reality.]

Her legs, which hadn't walked in a long time, had lost all muscle due to disuse. Despite knowing this, Seo Gangrim's eyes trembled.

In the meantime, the other party was urging him, impatient.

"Come on, quickly, pick me up and move to where I instruct."

"...Alright."

Seo Gangrim swiftly picked up Yu Harang. He couldn't tell if he was just extraordinarily strong or if she was very light.

Following Yu Harang's directions, they arrived at a place adorned with decorations, and there, a small box was placed. The box was hidden at the bottom, as if to facilitate the fact that the owner could only crawl and not stand.

"This is my treasure. I'll show it to you especially."

Excitedly, Yu Harang opened the box. Upon seeing the contents, Seo Gangrim's expression sank. The items inside were too trivial to be called treasures.

"Sometimes, when the disciples accidentally drop or lose something, I secretly collect them. These are items from the outside world."

Common snacks, broken earphones, business cards, and discarded character stickers, among other things...

They were items that would typically be considered trash. Yu Harang picked up a piece of snack.

"This is a treasure I especially cherish. Very sweet and delicious. A disciple gave it to me secretly a long time ago. He never came back afterward, but..."

A hint of bitterness crept into Yu Harang's voice. However, she quickly returned to her usual expression.

After handing the snack to Seo Gangrim, she spoke, "You're the only one to receive my treasure. Think of it as an honor."

"Thank you."

"You're a good kid. Alright, I'll give you another reward."

With a self-satisfied expression, Yu Harang spoke to Seo Gangrim.

"I'll make you my first friend. Especially!"

Though she mentioned it as a reward, Yu Harang seemed even more pleased. Observing this, Seo Gangrim subtly recoiled.

"As a mere disciple, how can I become friends with Yu Harang-nim?"

"What? Well, uh... but being my friend is an incredible reward! Take it!"

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