Chapter 198 – 198. Deepened Relationships and New Encounters

I acquired the right to skill fusion by sacrificing Balrog’s spirit and body.

Asmorphia once gave this blessing. This means that catching a Balrog is no different from obtaining a blessing.

‘Indeed. This guy is good value for money.’

To be honest, Balrog was weaker than I thought. I came in worried about Ramek or the Named Demon level, but when I fought them in person, they were just boss monsters with big blood barrels.

But when I caught it, it gave me this blessing. I felt pretty good. Furthermore, I felt like my heart was filled with hope.

It’s probably because you can reliably conquer the labyrinth. I’m satisfied.

“The remaining bodies…”

I guess I should exchange it appropriately. In my current state, trying to increase my stats would only make daily life more difficult and was meaningless, so I collected the bodies of the dead and turned them all into reward boxes.

There is a large capacity magic bag handed over to you from Leona, so you can put it in here. Was it 1 ton? It is an item that can be loaded up to that weight without difficulty.

Honestly, it’s okay to just add it without thinking. As long as the entrance size is right, everything will be sucked in.

“I packed all my things.”

[Then, would you like to learn the spell I told you about?]

“Oh right. “I said I would teach you witchcraft.”

Earlier, when I was depressed for a moment, Agaf told me that he would teach me magic. They say it’s a very special technique. What exactly is it? It may be some ability outside the category of skill.

[First, take a seat.]

“Uh oh. “I sat down.”

[Then from now on, I will share my knowledge with you. Our souls will become closer, even if just for a moment. Are you fine? Do you trust me?]

When Agaf asked me if I believed in myself, I answered without even thinking for a second.

“Believe. “Who will believe you but me?”

[Hehe. He’s a funny human. Good. Then let’s get started.]

Agaf seems kinder than usual today. I felt like she really got into me.

Until then, it felt like something was sticking to my back, but this time, it really feels like Agap is flowing deep inside me.

[Good. I’m connected. It will hurt a little. You can bear it, right?]

“No, please warn me how much it will hurt.”

[We will carve wrinkles directly into the brain. You may feel burning pain throughout your nervous system.]

“Fuck.”

Just hearing the words made me realize that I was completely screwed.

“So. What on earth is this damn magic spell you’re trying to give me?”

[It’s a spell called ‘connecting the heart.’]

“Is it your heart? “What kind of magic is that?”

[It is the ability to demand sacrifice from the other party.]

“What?”

Agaf explained this spell to me.

“So…”

[A situation that can never be revived through normal means. When all causal laws point to the definite death of the object. It is a spell that can deviate fate just once.]

“Is that possible?”

[Is it possible. Instead, there are some prerequisites. First. You must truly like the other person. Second. Think that it doesn’t matter if you die for the other person. Third. The other person must also have the same feelings.]

That was the ultimate resuscitation and the basic prerequisite for Mind Connecting, an ancient spell born in the mythical era.

‘In a word, it means that it is a terrible spell to pass one’s death on to a loved one.’

According to Agaf’s words, if you learn this spell, you can be revived only once when you are attacked by an evil spirit that is close to instant death, or at the moment of extinction.

Since the evil spirit completely ignores all resurrection items and delivers certain death, this meant that any spell of Agaf that was outside the scope of the item or system could be deflected.

“Indeed. “I know it’s incredible technology.”

Because it is a spell that can forcibly twist the instant death of that evil spirit and open its path to life. I understood that it was a type of magic that bordered on power, as it had the ability to affect the world itself.

However, the problem is who to connect your heart with.

Saeyeon’s sister too. Ayun too. Hyuna too. Even if it’s new. And even Leona. I couldn’t sacrifice anyone.

However, it is also impossible to connect one’s heart with one’s father, mother, or younger brother Seongho. There is no one to connect my heart with. Even if you learn it, you can’t use it…

[Continue with me.]

“What?”

[Connecting my heart and yours.]

“What are you talking about. “Are the prerequisites… Met?”

3 prerequisites for connecting hearts.

Like the other person.

Think that you can die for the other person.

The other person must also have the same feelings.

[This is not a spell for love. Did you know that the feeling of liking is very ambiguous?]

“Love… And liking are different.”

[That’s right. Earlier, when I asked you if you believed in me. It didn’t take even a second for you to reply that you believed it. You are trusting me I believe in you too. We have already figured out our liking for each other.]

“But.”

[I can die for you.]

I couldn’t open my mouth to Agaf’s words.

The first thought that comes to mind is ‘why?’

[I liked you. Not in the sense of a rational relationship or anything like that. I just like the person you are.]

“…”

[It was the life of a willless animal anyway. I met you at the end of an ignorant life where there was nothing left but to eat and be eaten. It’s quite fun wandering around the labyrinth with you. It brings vitality to a boring life. And if you die anyway. I, too, am destined to die.]

“So, you will die for me?”

[One of the two must survive. This is the most reasonable conclusion for survival.]

Agaf spoke to me as if nothing had happened. I could die for you.

I closed my eyes tightly for a moment.

“Me too. “I could die for you.”

It was written with sincerity. First, you can’t say no to a colleague who says something like that.

Yes, Agaf and I are colleagues. They can be seen as true comrades in arms. She became dependent on me and was able to continue her life, and I also received help from her on several occasions. It’s a lifesaver.

‘Also, in some ways, we are closer emotionally than my women.’

We spend 24 hours together. We know each other’s personalities very well, and we get along well. Now, if he disappears, he is someone who will feel empty somehow.

[Good night. All conditions have been met. From now on, I will engrave the spell. Then, gag yourself in advance.]

“I understand.”

I tore off my clothes and bit them into my mouth. It was a minimum safety device to prevent gums from being damaged by chewing the tongue or biting the teeth too hard.

[Then. Going.]

Agap started pounding her heart into my brain.

Did you say that her brain itself cannot feel pain? However, as the wrinkles were forcibly engraved in her brain, various reactions occurred, causing her whole body to feel a strange pain that felt as if it were on fire and burning with electricity.

“Euuuuu!!!!!!!”

Something is dripping from my eyes. Maybe this will bloom. I was shedding bloody tears and a nosebleed, and I was lying on the floor struggling in pain.

I suffered like that for about 2 minutes.

Those two minutes were probably the longest two minutes of my life.

[Finished! Wake! It’s over!]

“Ugh.”

I barely wiped the blood off my face and got up again.

“Ha. Ha. Was it successful?”

[Of course.]

“Under. Haha. Thank you.”

For some reason, my gratitude towards Agap grew even more. I was truly touched to hear that he would die for me. It’s been a while since we met, but I never thought we’d become this close.

Originally, he was just a suspicious ghost. He is a valuable comrade in arms who cannot be dispensed with now.

“Okay then. I also received magic as a gift.”

I guess I’ll just have to deal with what’s left and get out.

First, I approached Liza and the unknown priest.

Liza was still blind, so she sat down in vain and raised her head into the air, and the priest was horrified and put his head down on the floor as he watched the surrounding corpses disappear in an instant using the spiritual and physical robbery skill.

The woman without eyes was more confident, and the priest with fine body and limbs was more servile.

“Hey. Woman.”

“What. If you are planning to humiliate me, do whatever you want.”

“The humiliation is okay. Do you have a family?”

“Family? Her. There is no way he has a family.”

“Then who is your lover?”

“I don’t know what you’re asking, but there’s nothing in particular.”

“I have lingering feelings about my hometown. Isn’t there something like that?”

“You really are asking strange questions. It’s regret. Regret. Not being able to kill you is my last regret. “You monster.”

“Huh.”

She is a bold woman. It also seemed detached.

“If only I didn’t have to go back to my hometown. Shall I save you?”

“You’ll save my life?”

“Okay. Instead, we should go to our world together.”

“Your world. Is it really hell?”

“Hell.”

Hell, that’s right.

The day has disappeared and only winter continues. Zombies are rampant and roam the streets. Cultists and vampires will soon appear.

Even if you don’t deal with the insanely difficult labyrinth called the fixed labyrinth in time, even the guys inside will come out.

“That’s right. Hell is true. No. The world is becoming hell.”

“Her. He’s crazy after all. Why do you want to drag me into that world? As you can see, I lost to you. I fell because I was weak.”

“Hmm. The reason is no big deal. I was impressed by the way you slit your eyes. I need a colleague who doesn’t have anything like that. “We have to fight disaster.”

Okay. The ultimate reason I kept Liza alive was because she attacked me without her back.

‘A crazy bitch who even cuts out her eyes with the sole intention of killing her enemies. That persistence and speculation were definitely worth it.’

If you turn it into a dark spirit, it will lose its original heat. It becomes half a penny. That’s why I wanted to reap it while keeping it alive.

If you take him with you, Yeongsik will definitely become your best friend.

“…”

“I will heal all your wounds, including your eyes, arms, etc.”

“Heal your eyes.” I drew it with the intention of dying. It’s cured. Hmm…”

“Are you still thinking? Look, honestly, you were the ones who started the fight first. “I was just responding to your fight.”

Of course, even if we hadn’t started a fight, I would have attacked first, but now I decided to make the most of this situation and claim that they were all guilty and that I was just the victim.

Then Liza nodded her head in approval and asked me a question.

“What on earth are you? Not a fallen angel. It’s definitely not an angel. “It doesn’t look like a human, but the power it possesses is the power of the moon?”

She was curious about my identity.

Well, what am I?

“I am human.”

“Humans are not that twisted.”

“Still, I am human.”

I consider myself a human being. I’m not sure what the standards are for defining humans, but I consider myself human.

“Huh. Heh, heh. “What will I get if I come with you?”

“It’s something you can get. More abilities and weapons. And a crazy battlefield.”

“You’re crazy.”

Liza nodded her head.

“Plus, a warm meal and a cozy bed. And if you promise to respect me as a warrior, I’ll make a contract with you. Anyway, I was a mercenary who lived from day to day. All you have to do is provide food, clothing, and shelter. Ah, it would be nice if you could introduce me to a young man too.”

“Young man?”

The young men at our base are me and Youngsik. And there is only the Holy Name.

‘I am already full of women. If we add more women here, problems will arise. In the first place, Liza didn’t seem to think of me as a relationship.’

Then it’s Yeongsik and Seongho.

‘Yeongsik has Park Seon-hwa.’

So all that remains is my younger brother Seongho.

“If it’s okay with my younger brother.”

“Brother? Do you have any younger siblings? No, if it’s the younger brother of a monster like you…”

“My younger brother is fine. “I originally looked fine too.”

“Her. Then. It’s good.”

Liza nodded her head. How were you able to convince me? Perhaps because she was a wandering mercenary, she seemed to have no particular attachment to her own world.

Afterward, I warned her to take precautions and used her illegal distribution skill to put it in her inventory.

“Then it’s your turn next.”

“Huh.”

I pointed the knife at the priest and asked a question.

“What on earth is an exorcism temple?”

What is it? I’m so curious.

I hope you let me know quickly.