EX rank supporting role’s replay in a prestigious school-Chapter 963: Consciousness (11)

The warning sound of the association had first rung, and the possibility and purpose of the Black Army's intervention were being considered.

I discovered a piece on the chessboard that could move.

One of them was the solvent gun.

There was no way the solvent hadn't arrived here. Since Seong Guk-eon attended the funeral where Yong Jegyeon resides, there was plenty of justification. He would likely be waiting near Seong Guk-eon's house to surprise him.

Soon, the whereabouts of the solvent were pinpointed at the designated location.

Although the solvent had appeared at the right moment when it was needed, Hwang Ji-ho didn't seem too pleased.

Hwang Ji-ho, before being a troublesome student in the faction Yong Jegyeon resides in, was a baron’s leader, so it would be somewhat similar to having to act as a shadow with a crow mask, accompanied by a clone.

However, with the dark side hitting first, this wasn’t the time to choose between just a play or a theater.

“Seong Guk-eon will entrust the job of protecting the body to Yong Jegyeon. I will accept the solvent.”

Both Seong Guk-eon and Yong Jegyeon must have considered the possibility of someone chasing the body.

Seong Guk-eon, with the advantage of moving with many people, would have found it beneficial to join the other players chasing the wanted criminal.

Additionally, since the opponent likely didn't know of the secretly arrived Yu Hui-hyung dragon's existence, it would be a good ambush if Yong Jegyeon waits around the body.

However, I hoped that Seong Guk-eon wouldn't search the mountains with the other players and head toward the town.

“Communication works, but there's no response to the device messages.”

I had tried to contact Seong Guk-eon and Jeon Moo-young via the device, but there was no response.

They may have turned off all alarms to move secretly, or maybe their contacts were so numerous they didn’t have time to check the message right away.

Even if it was late, it was highly likely we would get a response within 10 minutes, but considering the dark magic’s trickery, every second mattered.

“Due to Jeon Moo-young's abilities, I can’t search here.”

Given Seong Guk-eon's starting point, if I planned his route, I would eventually run into them.

If they find us, we’ll talk.

For now, I decided to prioritize another number.

I asked Hwang Ji-ho.

“The opponent will target the eyes under the crow mask. Be careful, since they can use intelligence.”

“There’s something dark about this; will they be using intelligence on this land?”

“There are frequent collisions between the tribes around here.”

Even though I knew Seong Guk-eon and the visitors' abilities, the wanted criminal would not just rely on their strength to show up.

Just like how, on Christmas Eve, they tried to manipulate intelligence by sending demons to the silver advertisements, hasn’t darkness already touched this land?

Therefore, this time, there’s a possibility the wanted criminal could also manipulate intelligence.

Thanks to Hwang Ji-ho's stamp, I could also use intelligence from the silver mine.

Other entities could do that too.

It felt uncomfortable to think that reapers or wanted criminals would use intelligence.

“With Yong Jegyeon and the warning that I'll target your eyes, Hwang Ji-ho will be fine. Since the wanted criminal will target crowded places, Seong Guk-eon's influence will be powerful. If Jeon Moo-young assists, even with variables, we’ll cover it,” I said.

The number of two people was already determined in my head, but I felt as though I was trying to convince myself.

Though both Hwang Ji-ho and Seong Guk-eon’s abilities were impressive, it remained true that the dangerous roles were still being handed over.

However, I couldn't replace them.

To guard Seong Woo’s coffin or confront the wanted criminal directly, I would need to use the power of Gwanglim or Sangbosimmon, increasing the likelihood of exposing my abilities or identity.

Furthermore, this time, I had my own task.

“Zoh Shin, how do you plan to move after sending Seong Guk-eon to the town?” I asked.

Hwang Ji-ho, now with the crow mask, asked.

It seemed like he was concerned about his left eye when he stared at me.

If we follow the pillar of fire as bait, we can escape danger, but we couldn't just wait idly in a safe place.

Thinking about the actions of the blacks in Flamago, it seemed there was a cunning and ruthless number hiding behind this event.

“I will check the main points of the ley lines.”

“Do you know the exact location?”

“I’ll confirm with someone who knows intelligence well.”

The person I was talking about was Eun Ho.

Eun Ho was well-versed in the flow of the Korean Peninsula.

Just a few seconds after sending a message to Eun Ho, a map appeared in reply with a message to take care of my health.

I admired the quick response but also felt anxious.

One of the causes of the unease was the device’s communication status.

There was no communication interruption. Satellite data was being received well, and there was no issue with message transmission. Interfering with the communication could lead to more chaos.

Every time a major incident occurred, darkness had caused communication disruptions, making it difficult to call for reinforcements or assess the situation.

If communication was cut off, even the devil’s eyes would lose power and be out of sight, but that was all.

It would be hard to ask for external help, and it was difficult to play from within, making it a huge penalty.

The fact that communication was possible meant that the dark side would not care about freely communicating with the outside world and would likely observe the situation here by exerting power.

“There must be a reason for that. They really seem to want to separate demons and humans,” I thought.

If I prepared manipulated evidence related to dark magic, ley lines, and wanted criminals in advance...

If the wanted criminal yelled, “There’s a dark horse behind me, and if I’m caught, I’ll get away right away,” I could say, “The dark horse will personally kill you according to the devil’s will.”

If they said that and then self-destructed to avoid investigations like a lie detector test...

If the bounty hunter’s self-destruction was connected with the ley lines, it would cause a big wildfire.

If all the manipulated information was broadcast live to the public, Dark Horse wouldn’t be able to avoid the conflict with humans.

If all the manipulated information leaked live, even if Hwang Myung and his group used all their power, it would be impossible to clean up. The powerful truth-seekers could join forces to cover up the event, and the situation would put the rear in danger.

“But it’s not too late yet. I can block everything and even counterattack,” I thought.

It was a little risky, but Hwang Ji-ho and Seong Guk-eon were also taking risks, so I couldn’t stand by.

And putting this number in myself seemed to be the most efficient choice.

I was also preparing an insurance policy in case the numbers didn’t come out as expected.

There was a high possibility that demons who had stepped on this land had helped rule the ley lines, so I planned to use my orders to prevent major damage.

Though it would be a shame to reveal that I could use souls, it was better than someone dying.

“Nearby the main ley line points? If you’ve gained the power to connect to the ley line, there’s no need to stay around here. You probably think there’s more to it.”

Darkness, when fighting itself, would aim to reveal what had been concealed or manipulate fabricated evidence.

Excluding the wanted criminal, it would be advantageous for the dark side not to reveal itself, but it was hard to handle business in such a safe manner.

The sensitive black magic is strong enough to strike.

To deceive, it would have to attack fiercely to scatter concentration, and people with powerful abilities would need to move and set up numbers for interference.

“Should I warn you that there’s a chance of encountering demons?”

At that moment, Hwang Ji-ho seemed to be preparing to create another clone and move.

Doing so could lead to severe injury for those targeting the eyes, and the effect of the planned movement would be significantly reduced.

Also, if they went outside, the possibility of their earnest fight being exposed by the media was high, so he hoped to avoid that.

After pondering for a moment, he spoke the truth.

“I’m not going alone, but I won’t go without a plan. Whatever it is, it won’t be more dangerous than the power targeting my eyes. Be careful.”

“Hmm, it’s good that you’re worried... Be careful.”

Until the moment he left, Hwang Ji-ho kept his left eye on me.

My numbers were just as expected.

After sending Seong Guk-eon and Jeon Moo-young to the town, I hid at the designated main lane point.

The hidden location was far from the demon tribe’s territory, a major ley line point where Dark Horse’s eyes couldn’t reach.

As expected, someone serving the demon of death appeared.

Gye I-dam, trying to gauge the timing of using Gwanglim with his face drawn, was in a daze, but Seong Si-wan seemed to think something was off with my number.

If any sign showed up, he’d be caught by the demon priest, so he wouldn’t ask why I made such a dangerous choice.

“I don’t need to meet you, but I wonder why you waited,” I thought.

This book had to be carried out secretly for it to have meaning.

If an attempt at exclusion was detected, the entities might unite, so it was better to fail quietly rather than being caught in a forced banquet.

So, this case could be easily solved by calling fake fire pillars around the Ju-o-seon point and gathering players before the demon priest could pull their tricks.

But I chose to wait until the opponent did something, then ambush the demon priest as they tried to finish their mission.

Right after the ambush, I intentionally revealed myself to speak with the demon priest so I could hear their words clearly.

“The opponent is a true species, so it’s difficult to catch them all at once.”

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When asked that question, I had no intention of introducing myself.

I deliberately chose a polite tone.

I wanted to give the impression that a much younger student was receiving minimal respect.

Thud...

Hearing the helicopter sound from afar, the demon priest became anxious.

He seemed to want to take me down immediately but refrained from acting recklessly.

Considering the ambush just received, he must have realized there were two others besides me, so attacking wouldn’t be easy.

Also, even if I pretended to be a student, the fact that the opponent knew I was a true species meant they couldn’t ignore the existence of a trap.

The demon priest quietly emitted supernatural power, feeling the invisible members and traps surrounding us.

In truth, aside from the supernatural gun the priest was targeting, I was defenseless, but this made the demon priest even more cautious.

The demon priest stepped back.

Instead of attacking me, he seemed to decide to retreat.

It was a painful mistake to show up here, but it was certainly the right choice to flee rather than be caught.

If the author decides to retreat now, they could activate Gwanglim and perfectly capture the priest using Jeo-gal-jae-gul’s order.

But there was no need to use supernatural mixed language just to capture someone.

“I’ve taken a picture of a rare sight. The scene where the demon priest of death sets up an altar on this land without any connection. I felt uneasy because the nearby recording devices were all malfunctioning, so I uploaded it right after the shot.”

“... ...!”

Thud thud thud!

As the helicopter sound grew louder, the demon priest’s gaze through his ceremonial clothes couldn’t hide his shock.

It was unbelievable that I recognized the stamp of the demon of death and that the whole process of their exclusion had leaked out.

While recording, I used Jeon Moo-young’s Gwanglim, and Seong Si-wan, who knew the area well, guided us to a place where it would be hard for the two people to be found.

So, the demon priest, absorbed in his work, probably didn’t notice it.

“There must be a reason why he was cautious. Even while arranging such a young human, he tried to hide the baron’s involvement. That’s wicked,” I muttered.

Clang...

The demon priest seemed to think the baron had planned and prepared all of this.

Since Hwang Ji-ho was here, it wouldn’t be strange to think that.

The demon priest changed his plan and took out a chain sickle.

The demon’s seal rose above the sickle, and the blade emitted ominous smoke.

I didn’t know what power he would use, but it seemed like he was planning to use the opening of the conversation to unleash his full power and clear out all the potential traps and ambushes.

And it looked like I was one of the targets for explosion.

On the other hand, the supernatural wave detector mounted on the broadcast helicopter detected the powerful presence of supernatural force and accurately illuminated it.

I noticed the lens was pointed this way, but I stared directly at the demon priest and said.

“Demons are said to use human ugliness and fear as nourishment to gain power. Will you practice your teachings?”

“I know you well. Watching you die will make a good meal.”

The demon priest was contemplating how to show my horrific and terrifying death on the broadcast.

It seemed like he was waiting for the helicopter to get closer so it could see me better.

Meanwhile, as the helicopter noise got closer, I was certain my number had been completed.

Here, there was a hero who faced the evil and power trying to swallow the Korean Peninsula, closing the dark era.

There were artists who gave up their dreams and chose to fight on this land, and masters who fought shoulder to shoulder with them bare-handed.

And there was an intellectual who, in the heart of the barons' sacred territory, perfectly created the means to attack the truth-seekers with ley lines, deceiving their eyes.

Though the era’s heroes gathered in one place, they couldn’t miss their shallow moves.

“Instead of my death scene, it would relieve the fear to broadcast the scene of teenagers and 70-year-olds defeating the demon priest live,” I suggested.

Crash!

As soon as I finished speaking, the sage and the pile of dirt covered his eyes.

The elderly heroes' powerful blows rained down on the demon priest.