Infinite System Inheritor Return From The Abyss-Chapter 234 They took credit to it

The Queen lowered her head further, her antennae twitching slightly. "Please, my Lord… help me. Help my children."

[Host! If you want to help, you'll need to find a way to stabilize their existence in this world. Maybe using Abyss energy could help?]

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Seojun's fingers twitched slightly as he thought about the system's suggestion.

Using Abyss energy in this world… that's too risky.

The energy from the Abyss was strong but unstable. If he released it here, there was no telling what kind of effect it would have on the world. He frowned, deep in thought.

"Is there no other way?" he muttered to himself.

Just then, a loud voice echoed through the tunnels.

"Ji-hoon! Ji-hoon!"

Seojun let out a sigh. It's Rio.

He turned to the Queen, his gaze serious. "Do not come out no matter what. I'll put a barrier. Wait until I return."

The Queen lowered her head in understanding.

Seojun lifted his hand, summoning a small crystal. Inside, a tiny portion of Abyss energy swirled, dark and powerful. He handed it to the Queen.

"Take this. It's temporary, but it will keep you alive for now."

The Queen's eyes brightened slightly, her body already feeling stronger as the energy flowed into her.

"Thank you, my Lord. We will wait for you."

Seojun nodded before placing a strong barrier around the chamber. Not only was it a protective barrier, but it also acted as an illusion, making sure no one could see what was inside.

With that done, he turned and began walking towards the tunnel's entrance. As he moved closer, he could see the shadows of people coming toward him.

His eyes narrowed, and an idea formed in his mind.

He needed to act weak.

Before they could see him, he ripped his clothes, making them look torn and damaged. He rubbed dirt and dust all over himself, making it seem like he had been through a tough battle.

Then, with a final deep breath—

He collapsed to the ground, pretending to be unconscious.

The sound of hurried footsteps grew louder.

"Ji-hoon!"

Rio's voice was shaky, and when he finally saw Seojun's motionless body on the ground, his eyes widened in horror.

Few minutes later...

Meanwhile, in the Guildmaster's office, a heavy silence filled the room. On the table lay the remains of a new ant beast species—pieces of its exoskeleton, severed mandibles, and a partially crushed head. The Guildmaster's eyes widened as he carefully examined them.

"T-This? This beast was in the forest?!" he exclaimed, his voice filled with disbelief. His gaze snapped up to the Venom Party standing before him. "Are you certain you defeated it there?!"

Most of the beasts in that area were typically C to E-rank monsters—nothing as dangerous as an A-rank species should have been lurking there. The sudden appearance of such a powerful creature was highly alarming.

The leader of the Venom Party grinned, puffing out his chest with pride. "Yeah! We took it down ourselves and made it back alive! Pretty impressive, huh?" he boasted.

The Guildmaster's right hand, who was carefully inspecting the damaged head of the ant beast, narrowed his eyes and asked, "How many of these things were there? Were they in a group?"

The members of the Venom Party exchanged uneasy glances, their expressions turning slightly suspicious. Their hesitation didn't go unnoticed by the Guildmaster, who observed them carefully.

'Are they really the ones who defeated this beast?' he wondered silently.

After a brief pause, one of the female members finally spoke up with a smile, "We saw a few more, not more than four, but they ran away as soon as they got scared of us."

The Guildmaster and his right hand exchanged a look—clearly unconvinced by their words. Something didn't add up.

Still, after a deep sigh, the Guildmaster leaned back and spoke, "The quest is cleared. We apologize for putting you and the new Beast Doctors in danger. You can collect your reward at the receptionist desk."

One of the Venom Party members smirked confidently and said, "That was a piece of cake! Well, we expect our ranks to go up after this, right?"

The Guildmaster's right hand gave a professional nod. "Yes, everything is settled at the receptionist desk."

With bright, satisfied grins, the Venom Party cheered. "Oh yeah!" they exclaimed, before strutting out of the office, looking pleased with themselves.

Once the door shut behind them, the Guildmaster let out a heavy sigh. He turned his attention back to the ant remains, activating his appraisal skill. A detailed description of the species appeared before him.

[Phantom Titan Devourer Ant]

Rank: A

Queen Species: Unknown

King Species: Silent Warden Ant

His fingers drummed against the table as he read through the information. "A mixed breed… but the father's species is only a D-rank?"

The right-hand man frowned. "Silent Warden Ants aren't combat types. They prefer to watch intruders quietly, only acting when absolutely necessary. They're known to be territorial but rarely attack unless provoked."

"Exactly," the Guildmaster murmured. "A D-rank species shouldn't have been able to produce an offspring with such an overwhelming presence. This isn't normal."

A heavy silence filled the office. Something about this new species felt… unnatural.

The Guildmaster's brows furrowed as he read the information. 'A hybrid breed? And the mother's species is unknown? That's rare… too rare.'

Something about this whole situation felt off, and he wasn't convinced that the Venom Party had truly taken this thing down alone.

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'Just what the hell is happening in that forest?'

The Guildmaster leaned back in his chair, deep in thought, before asking, "What about the two Beast Doctors? How are they? What were their statements?"

The right-hand man placed a few papers on the desk, each containing profiles of two individuals. "I gathered some information, sir," he said, pointing to the first profile.

"Kerio Stone," the Guildmaster read aloud. His eyebrows raised slightly as he continued scanning the report. "He fell into a coma during the first wave five years ago… Woke up just last month… Currently ranked D?"

The Guildmaster frowned. "Someone who just woke up after five years… and already obtained a Beast Doctor license? That's fast."

The right-hand man nodded. "He told the truth about what happened. He stated that the ground they were stepping on was a trap, and that the Venom Party insisted on continuing forward despite the danger. So, he and the other Beast Doctor ran away. But before they could get far, they were knocked out and lost consciousness. Because of that, they don't know what happened after."

The Guildmaster tapped his fingers on the desk. "Strange… And how did he even get his license so quickly?"

The right-hand man pulled out another file and placed it in front of him. "This explains it."

The Guildmaster scanned the documents and his eyes widened slightly. "No wonder. Such talent… So, Kerio is his brother."

The files revealed that Kerio had another identity. He had been privately trained by Mr. Gideon—the Dragon Awakener who owned the Beast Doctor Academy. His talent exceeded expectations, allowing him to receive a Beast Doctor license in advance.

"What do you think, Guildmaster?" the right-hand man asked. "It's possible that he's the one who took care of the ant beast, and the Venom Party just took credit for it."

The Guildmaster sighed, placing the file down. "Yes, it's possible." He then turned his attention to the second profile. "And this guy? He was found inside the nest?"

The right-hand man nodded. "Yes, sir. According to reports, it seems like while he was unconscious, the ant beasts took him inside. Maybe they intended to use him as food. I haven't got his statements as he is unconscious in the clinic."

The Guildmaster stared at the name on the profile.

Han Ji-hoon

E-rank Awakener

First batch of Beast Doctors

His fingers tapped against the desk. Something about this name felt oddly familiar. Something about him felt… off.

The right-hand man continued, "But Guildmaster, when the rescue team arrived at the nest, they didn't see a single ant. Not even one. But there were clear signs that they had lived there."

The Guildmaster's eyes narrowed. "You're saying that the ones the Venom Party encountered were just a few ants left behind?"

"Yes," the right-hand man confirmed. "It seems like the rest of the colony has gone deeper into the forest. Should we send a team to track them?"

The Guildmaster closed his eyes in thought for a moment before shaking his head. "No. If they went deeper, that's good news for us. Let them be. We already have the body parts to confirm their existence. Now that we're aware that this beast is in the forest, we need to be cautious."

He let out a heavy sigh. "Knowing the hierarchy of ants… This species is too dangerous for our Awakeners to handle carelessly."

"Or… we can contact Mr. Gideon again to track them. Only top rankers can deal with these beasts."

The right-hand man nodded. "That's a good idea, sir. Mr. Gideon is one of the strongest awakeners, and his connections are vast. If anyone can handle this, it's him."