Lee Gun was very flustered.
Even the mighty Lee Gun never expected this situation to occur.
‘I never expected him to get swept up in the trap.’
In truth, he had wanted to throw away Hugo’s dining table chairs as soon as possible. They were very worn out, and it didn’t feel great to sit on them.
Of course, this didn’t mean he could throw them away. He knew Hugo would scold him if he did. This was why he modified one of them to his liking, and a really decent chair had appeared. It was a chair that gave great back support.
‘Oh? This is better than expected.’
This was why he used data to upgrade the chair.
He was able to make this particular chair.
[Armchair that’s good for the back(A]
-It generates a special wind in order to enhance the cushioning sensation
-It isn’t uncomfortable even if you sit on it for 6 hours.
-Just sitting in it helps with digestion (Resolves Digestive Disorder)
-Has the effect of massaging one’s shoulders and back.
He very much liked the function of the chair.
Despite no one really coveting the chair, Lee Gun said someone might covet it at a later day. This was why he worked furiously to put a special trap on it.
[You have placed an SSS rank trap.]
[Target will be sent to a world of torture where one won’t be able to come back.]
This was why a chair with minimal function turned into a living weapon.
Hugo unfortunately got swept up in this trap.
‘I can guess why he got swept up into the trap.’
It seemed someone sensed something was wrong just from looking at Lee Gun’s expression.
“W…What’s going on?”
“!”
Hailey’s voice could be heard, and Hailey was positioned in a very odd manner.
“Why is she over there again?”
Hailey had moved away far enough that she looked like a cotton swab.
This was why Lee Gun looked confused.
“She was fine being next to me earlier. What happened?”
Kevin looked disgusted as he looked at Lee Gun.
Did he really not know?
Kevin was dumbfounded as he looked at Lee Gun, who had molted.
Lee Gun was much more handsome compared to when he awakened as a god.
How should one put this?
If humans created a sculpture in the image of a god, it would look like Lee Gun.
When humans thought about a god, they imagined the perfect being as they took great pains to create such a sculpture.
It was as if this sculpture was put into flesh.
‘In other words, he looks like a CG model.’
In terms of outer appearance, Kevin never felt inferior to anyone. However, he felt like a squid in front of Lee Gun.
Kevin became glum as he looked at the item scattered across the floor.
‘It all happened because of that.’
It was Lee Gun’s skin, which had fallen off after he molted.
Of course, he didn’t molt in a gross way like a snake shedding its snakeskin. It was as if one was looking at a rubber doll.
If one put the pieces back together, one would be able to make a 2nd Lee Gun.
However, that didn’t matter.
Kevin clicked his tongue as he picked up the skin. He looked at Hailey.
‘The immunity she cultivated through the picture of Lee Gun was broken in an instant.’
Since he didn’t get along with Hailey, it would be a boon if she couldn’t get close to Lee Gun.
“Lee Gun! What happened?”
At that moment, Hailey’s voice was heard once again.
When Lee Gun looked at Hailey, she had already moved farther away from him.
In the end, Lee Gun sighed.
“Hailey. I can’t even see your face….”
When Lee Gun called out their name, Hailey looked like she wanted to die. It caused Hailey’s subordinates to shout at her.
[Princess! What are you doing!]
[You cultivated immunity to his face! Why are you being like this!]
However, Hailey continued to act like she was about to die.
There was another reason why she couldn’t get close to him.
“A really good scent is coming off of Lee Gun…!”
“Scent?”
Lee Gun tilted his head in puzzlement, and Hailey’s underlings had a realization.
Kevin took a sniff at Lee Gun as he asked a question.
“Did you spray something on yourself, Lee Gun?”
“No.”
“Maybe you developed a new skill when you completely awakened as a god.”
All gods smelled nice. It might have to do with the fact that they were gods.
Like Hahn Jimin had said before, all gods had a pleasant scent.
Of course, the mere presence of gods elicited praise and worship from people. It allowed them to get stronger.
‘I might apply to other aspects of themselves aside from the visuals. Maybe, they were designed in a fashion that they became desirable to their disciples.’
It seemed Kevin’s conjecture was correct.
[When a god completely awakens, the god acquires several basic skills.]
[Where a God Rests (SSS)]
-Skill to get a head start
-One’s race, age and gender doesn’t matter. Everyone will become captivated by the god.
-Able to erase hostility from enemies
-Passive
As one’s temple grew, this became that much more effective for the powerful god.
[Kuh-huhk! Still, isn’t it a bit too strong!]
Hailey’s monster subordinates screamed.
[Shit. His temple is small and his rank is low, so how is this possible!]
[Ahhhk! Hide your power, snake bastard! You are going to seduce everyone regardless of their gender!]
[That snake bastard dare use his pheromone on Hailey-nim!]
It seemed as faith grew, he was able to produce something that acted like catnip.
“I can’t help myself. If I get closer to him, I might jump him.”
[Princess?!!!!]
Hailey was originally from the unknown civilization. Her sense of smell was sensitive. This was why he couldn’t get any closer to Lee Gun.
Moreover, Lee Gun’s energy was strangely a bit more special than the other gods.
The reason behind it was unknown, but one thing was for sure.
‘Aside from Lee Gun, I felt it from somewhere before.’
It didn’t matter in the end.
“So what happened to the Archer Saint?”
“Ah.”
Lee Gun started to sweat once again when he heard Kevin.
He immediately tried to use his disciple tracking skill.
“I believe Taeksoo got swept up in a trap.”
“Trap?!”
Lee Gun discreetly called for the Sagittarius.
He had no choice.
“Hey. He’s your Zodiac Saint. You didn’t even realize your Zodiac Saint disappeared?”
Sagittarius answered Lee Gun as if he was dumbfounded.
[Of course, <Sagittarius> knows about it.]
[He already sensed his Zodiac Saint disappear.]
Lee Gun was taken aback by the answer.
“You knew he went missing? Why are you here doing nothing? Aren’t you worried about him?”
[<Sagittarius> asks why he should be worried.]
“What?”
Lee Gun became angry. His eyes flashed.
However, Sagittarius merely answered in a calm manner.
[<Sagittarius> says the trap was made by the great Serpent Bearer.]
[Of course, he isn’t worried since the Serpent Bearer must have made a way to get out of there.]
Lee Gun was silent.
It seemed the Sagittarius was oblivious.
[<Sagittarius> gave you a compliment. He is sure his Zodiac Saint was purposefully sent there as part of the Serpent Bearer’s plan.]
Lee Gun continued to sweat.
[Sagittarius is amused as he ask the question. He asks what plan you are trying to carry out by sending his Zodiac Saint there.]
“No… There is no plan. I didn’t send him there on purpose.”
[Sagittarius became silent.]
“Taeksoo was unlucky, so he got sucked in.”
[Sagittarius’ pupils started to shake.]
[Sagittarius says it is a trap made by the great Serpent Bearer. Of course, there is a way out…]
“There isn’t.”
[The eyes of Sagittarius lost focus. He quickly asks where the trap is connected to.]
[It probably leads to a Red Zone like what you did to Leo’s servant…]
“I’m not sure, but it is a place called Tartarus?”
[Sagittarius screamed.]
[Sagittarius is having a mental breakdown.]
[Sagittarius cries out in despair.]
[He says that place has an absolute being that even the gods avoid crossing!]
[Even the highest of gods can’t easily enter that place!]
[It asks how you were able to connect the trap to that place in the first place! In a way, he says you are gifted!]
Kevin’s face turned pale when he heard the conversation.
Of course, Kevin knew about the place called Tartarus.
“In the past, didn’t you plan on sticking your Zodiac there…. Oohp!”
Yang Wei, who had been despairing, looked at Kevin with a knowing gaze.
It was 25 years ago when the Zodiac Saints appeared for the first time.
Unlike the other Zodiac Saints, Kevin had planned on carrying out an assassination attempt on his Zodiac.
He didn’t want to be a Zodiac Saint no matter what.
Of course, his attitude oddly changed after he had met Lee Gun for the first time.
Anyways, Yang Wei was referring to the time when Kevin planned on putting his Zodiac in Tartarus.
Kevin spoke.
“Even the Divine status of the highest rank gods breaks down in that place! How were you able to connect to that place?”
“I had the data of <Abyss>. It has the ability to move through space. One of its routes was that place.”
“?!”
Kevin and Hailey were surprised.
[Sagittarius despairs]
[Sagittarius says no one can escape from that place]
“How did the Archer Saint go there in the first place? One can’t go there unless one is a god.”
It seemed Lee Gun had a hunch on what had happened.
‘As his level rose, he slowly started becoming deified.’
It was similar to Constructs who advanced in rank when they leveled up to a certain point. It seemed Hugo was starting to retain a bit of Divine status.
‘However, he is ultimately a human.’
“I…Is there any way to go there?”
“I made it to defeat intruders, so I didn’t even think about developing a way back.”
“What?! Then he should go and enter through the trap…”
“Then we all won’t be able to come back.=”
[Sagittarius wails.]
[Sagittarius says Zodiac Saint recall skill doesn’t work either.]
[He says that place is a maze. It’ll be hard to find him even if we go there.]
Lee Gun continued to sweat.
“It is fine. If it is Taeksoo, he’ll come out on his own.”
Even as he said those words he glanced towards Yang Wei.
* * *
It was around that time when Hugo was having a mental breakdown for a different reason.
“500… 500….”
He called out towards his damn Zodiac, yet Sagittarius hadn’t answered.
However, that wasn’t important right now.
“…who has 500%?”
Hugo saw his Faith through his reflection on the blade, and he was about to lose his mind.
Was it because his level rose?
He was able to see his own faith now, and it was something he should be pleased about.
However, it wasn’t the case.
“Damn it. I’m sure the figures were swapped between the Sagittarius and the Serpent Bearer! It was swapped! From a common sense standpoint, how can Sagittarius be 50% and Serpent Bearer be 500%!! Why don’t you show me the correct figure?! Hmm?!”
However, the figures remained the same..
[Serpent Bearer Faith 500%]
[Sagittarius Faith 50%]
In the end, Hugo slammed his head on the ground.
“Ahhhk! No wonder Gun kept laughing when I talked about my faith!”
He couldn’t believe it. He clenched his eyes shut as he kept cussing out his friend in rapid-fire.
“Die Lee Gun. Die Lee Gun. Die Lee Gun. Die Lee Gun.”
Since it turned out like this, he had to get rid of his faith towards the Serpent Bearer.
He wouldn’t be able to bear it if he was unable to do so. It would be too humiliating.
Thankfully, there were many ways to lower one’s faith.
‘I just need to think about how much he worked me. It’ll naturally raise my hatred towards him.’
He thought about the days when Lee Gun had been his teacher. He had suffered greatly at that time.
Of course, it wasn’t that effective.
[Serpent Bearer Faith 499.9999%]
It caused Hugo to become angry. He thought about the days when Lee Gun had been the biggest asshole.
It was when Lee Gun had newly become the 13th awakened being. It was when the two of them had met each other.
It was when Lee Gun tried to kill any person that he saw.
‘Yes. That incident should be able to drop my faith!’
Hugo thought about the incident, and he thought about Lee Gun killing the monsters without meaning to.
[Serpent Bearer Faith 550%]
“Ahk!!!!”
In the end, Hugo despaired, and he was about to slam his head against the sheath of the blade. Kwahng!
[Found you]
“Shit!”
Hugo was immediately chased by his enemies. He didn’t know where this was, but one thing was for sure.
‘I’ll die here..’
At that moment, a personal organizer fell to the ground. It looked to be Lee Gun’s item, and it had been lodged under the chair. However, it held nothing that was helpful to Hugo.
<Holy Item Blueprint>
<Control> <Affinity> <Suitability>
<Make from cow>
<Make from goat>
‘Shit. These are all the blueprints made by Gun. It is useless to me.’
It was written by Lee Gun, but Hugo had no idea what it was about.
It happened at that moment.
[Ahhhhhhhk!]
A familiar face was dropped in front of Hugo.
It was none other than Yang Wei!
“You!”
[Ahhhhk! Who are those behind you!]
Yang Wei looked at the gods that had been chasing after Hugo.
[What the hell? Is that a slave that used to be human?]
[I never expected to see another one of them]
What? Another one?
“!”
Hugo was surprised by the shadowy figure that brushed past him.
It had the face of the woman, whom <Abundance> had changed into before.
