CH 147. At Out

And listen, Tiamat. Looks like an understanding of death has helped you finally revert to a form of Divinity. Know that I don't hate you. The people of Uruk may harbor anger, but they don't hate you, either. But we are fated to never understand each other. You give birth and nurture. We grow up and leave. No matter how much love children receive, they must eventually leave their mother's embrace. We no longer need your foundation of the world! You can rest in the land of death once and for all!

—King Gilgamesh

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His darkened vision reverted back to the original state in no time at all, it was faster than even a Planck second second smallest unit of time. One Planck time is the time it would take a photon travelling at the speed of light to cross a distance equal to one Planck length.

But for Flash it's still slower as he had to move faster than teleportation and run from the end of the universe back to earth in less than a Planck instant.

So for him, if I fight him I will still be dead without even realising.

As I stand here, gazing up at the vast expanse of the night sky, my thoughts drift to the complexities of my own existence. The concept of time, a fluid entity, has taken on a whole new meaning for me. While the world around me perceives it as a linear progression, for me, it's like a river that can be navigated at will.

But even with this incredible power at my fingertips, I can't shake the feeling of my own insignificance in the grand scheme of things.

Flash's speed is a testament to the sheer potential of existence. To move faster than teleportation, to traverse the cosmos in the blink of an eye – it's a level of power that borders on god. And in the face of such immense capabilities, my own abilities pale in comparison.

His speed renders my reflexes, my tactics, and even my strength almost obsolete. If I were to challenge him head-on, I would be extinguished in the blink of an eye, my existence wiped out before I even had time to react.

But paradoxically, there's a certain humility in acknowledging my own limitations. These little facts, they bring me back to reality. They remind me of my own insignificance in the grand scheme of things. Yet, strangely enough, these facts also serve as a driving force for me.

These undeniable truths serve as a reminder of the immense journey that lies ahead of me. A path that is arduous and demanding, filled with challenges that will push me to my very limits. Yet, this is precisely what fuels my determination. I don't merely seek strength; I aspire to be the embodiment of ultimate power itself, the pinnacle of existence.

It's humbling to know just how weak I truly am, despite the powers I possess. There's a long journey ahead of me, and it's a journey to surpass my own limitations. That's the first goal – to become stronger. But not just stronger, I want to become the strongest, to wield power that defies even the most incredible odds.

And yet, as I contemplate these lofty ambitions, a second dream lingers in the back of my mind.

A more personal desire, but one that adds flavor to this journey of power. The thrill of getting as many lovers as I want, building a harem of beauties, conquering their hearts, bodies, and souls – all while traveling the multiverse. Because what's the point of an awe-inspiring journey if it isn't spiced with the thrill of passion and desire? The long road ahead needs to be as exciting as it is challenging and life threatening.

Every step I take, every challenge I face, these are the steps towards becoming something greater. It's a continuous climb, an endless struggle to ascend the heights of power. To sleep with as many women as I want, to make them mine, to let my eyes primal desire be fulfilled to make them mine to write my name not just on their bodies and minds but in their very souls.

No matter how much I grow, someone always has to get to, how much I achieve, there's always more to attain. There's always a new horizon to conquer, a new realm of strength to grasp. A new realm filled with beauties who I could only dream of in my former life. To make my wives. So no one even dares to glance at them.

As I stare up at the celestial canopy, each twinkling star seems to whisper secrets of the universe. And within me, a fire burns – a burning desire to conquer both the forces of nature and the realm of power. The multiverse is vast, and so too is the potential that resides within me.

I stand on the precipice of greatness, ready to embark on a journey that will redefine my understanding of strength and get the beauties.

Yes, there's a long path ahead, and it's a path I am more than willing to tread. With each step, I shall learn, evolve, and transcend my own limitations. And when the time comes to face the impossible, I'll be prepared – not just to survive, but to thrive. The night sky serves as a canvas for my aspirations, and I am determined to paint it with the strokes of my own unyielding will.

I quickly shook off my head. I was having my inner monologue again and it was distracting me again.

Looking around

'Isn't this place….?'

Jin took a quick look around.

Tick, tick….

A street light that continued to flicker as if it was broken; a hand-pulled wooden cart leaning precariously against a wall; an electrical pole with a half-torn flier stiller stuck to it.

Wide open area fields filed with nothing else beside grass He found himself in an open field as his new home was outside the busiest city, this property was completely vacant besides construction work going on here and there due to the city being too crowded here very soon -Development work will start with noise. But this being empty fields, Jin got huge property very cheaply here.

Somewhat coincidentally, it was also the exact same spot where he issued the five shadows to start patrolling the district, as well.

He checked the shadow beneath his feet. Just like when he summoned his Shadow Soldiers, he too rose up from the shadow.

'...'

Back when he activated the skill, the shadow caved in as if he was stepping on the surface of water, but it was just a regular shadow now. Feeling genuinely pleased, Jin re-checked the Skill Window.

Just as the Skill description had stated, the 'cool down' period of three hours was in effect.

[Skill: Shadow Exchange Lv. 1]

Class-specific Skill…

….Can be used again in [02:59:57].

He had been maintaining the peak state of concentration the moment he was sucked into the shadow. Considering the fact that the perceived time would greatly slow down when he was concentrating fully, the transfer to this location did really happen in the blink of an eye.

Still I know many who could travel the whole universe in just that time hid saliva noisily slid down his throat.

This skill is called Shadow Exchange – it

possessed limitless application, depending on how he used it.

'Ah, right. This isn't the right time.'

Jin calmed his excitement down and withdrew his magic energy. He had finally gotten out of hell.

Feeling a lot more urgent now, just like a normal modern person, the first thing he did was take out his Hunter-issue mobile phone from his inventory and confirm the current time.

'It's already this late….?'

Jin's forehead creased up big time.

The touchscreen display showed ten in the night. Although the visitation hours had long passed now. And just like always his phone was connected with the network and it was flooded with messages 💬 mails and phone calls from many different people and this they were many more then last time.

Scrolling past the messages Jim speed run all the impotent calls then he saw that put a smile on his face.

[Notification]

You have received a significant deposit of 90,000,000,000 USD (143,878,022,190,000.00 KRW) into your account (Account Number: xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xx) from. xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xx

Please verify the transaction and feel free to contact our customer support if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for choosing our bank for your financial needs.

Best regards,

[Xxxx Bank]

Mmm, well it's definitely great, it seems they had found the first buyers for the metal that I brought from Quest Dungeon I am sure National Tax Service(NTS) must be having a field day getting so much money from Tex alone so does Hoo family they must have got some huge deal from some country as I am no matter how imbalance the economy had become no rich person can pay them this about of money in just days that power is only possessed by countries.

And I can only think of 3 countries who will pay that hefty sum of money in days.

Jin after some thought confirmed the transaction and the money came from a very huge corporation in Korea he didn't have to reconfirm the transaction.

After quiet messages he looked at call history and it showed many many calls from many known and unknown numbers.

Shaking his head Jin put his phone back in his pocket he didn't hesitate once as he summoned the shadow of the newly acquired solider.

'Kaisel.'

Kiiieeehhk-!

Answering the call of his owner, Kaisel yelled out in joy and pushed his head out of the ground. And soon, a huge lizard-like creature the size of a truck with no arms but huge wings revealed itself.

When Kaisel spread open its vast wings, the already-open alleyway seemed to get filled to the brim in an instant. It was a small mercy that there were no other people nearby, otherwise…..

Jin walked closer, and Kaisel lowered his body to allow ease of mounting. Jin duly did so.

Even though this was his first time, he already felt a sense of familiarity as if he had been riding on Kaisel for a long time. He figured that flying in the air wouldn't pose any problems since he felt this way.

'It doesn't matter if someone tries to stop me.'

He wasn't talking about the hospital staff – even if cops or the military tried to block him, he knew he had the power to break past them. And, at least for this moment, he didn't want anyone to obstruct his path.

'Let's go.'

Jin formed a serious expression and issued a command. Kaisel began beating his huge wings.

Kiieeehhhkk!!

Kaisel rose up in the air right away and quickly flew in the direction Jin pointed at.

***

A meeting was still taking place within the walls of the Hunters Association, even though the hours were getting late.

The Korea-Japan cooperative raid was already around the proverbial corner, and the Association was doing everything in their power to ensure the successful negotiations to settle the matter of Jeju Island's ant monsters once for all.

"Here is the data sent by the Japanese."

The agent of the Association pressed a button on the remote. Soon, the giant screen was filled with the footage of the ant monsters, captured by the magic-power sensing camera attached to a Japanese satellite.

These were the records taken during the first, second and the third subjugation attempts. Goh Gun-Hui's eyes narrowed to a slit.

'Indeed, excluding the ant queen and its guards, every single ant did leave the ant tunnel.'

The ant monsters moved just as the Japanese said they would.

Although the existence of the guardian ants was a worrisome variable in the equation, it was also normal to find a few guardian-type monsters protecting their bosses within higher ranked dungeons, as well.

Still, it was hard to claim that there was no risk. The top man on the Korean side of the operation, Goh Gun-Hui, quickly thought of one of the worst case situations.

"What are the odds of the ants turning around quicker than anticipated after realising their queen is in danger?"

The Japanese had already thought about that too, however.

"They have said they would use 'interference radio wave' signal."

"Radio wave signal?"

"According to their research, they discovered that the ant monsters use specific radio waves to communicate among themselves."

Indeed, if one wanted to order an army of several thousands as one unit, then a method to send out commands should exist. Goh Gun-Hui nodded his head.

"And they can interrupt the communication of ants with radio waves?"

"That's what they said, sir."

"So, they want us to fully concentrate on killing the ant queen, is it…."

The subjugation plan itself was quite simple.

Even though it was simple, there was a higher chance of succeeding when compared to other plans, as well.

Yet, why did Goh Gun-Hui feel so anxious like this?

He rested his chin on his hands.

'Could it be that I'm worried about…'

It was then.

Goh Gun-Hui spun his head towards the outside of the window, his brows shooting up high. Everyone inside the meeting room flinched at the sudden movement of the Association President.

Section Chief Woo Jin-Cheol, here to guard his boss from the side, rapidly walked in closer.

"Did something happen, sir?"

"Just now….."

Goh Gun-Hui shifted his gaze over to Woo Jin-Cheol. The latter's expressions were shocked and a small smile.

"Haven't you felt that?"

"Sir? I don't understand what you mean…."

"…."

Just now, an astonishing wave of magic power flooded in from a faraway place beyond the windows.

Although it only lasted for a brief moment and quickly disappeared from Goh Gun-Hui's perception, he still had felt the full brunt of that.

'.....'

As their Association President continued to stare into the distance outside the window, the agents had to stop the meeting and cautiously ask their boss.

"Sir….?"