Damned 13th Regression – 62



< Episode 62 – Unique City Gathering >

When Gonghyuk spread his wings and came down 80000 hunters greeted him with a buzz.

There are those with dark faces and those with bright faces.

However there were some people who had a particularly confident look on their faces.

They were the ones who opened the hidden door of platinum and stepped forward.

‘I am different from you.’

I paved the way with my own hands.

Their faces reminded me of the confidence and euphoria that small success brings.

There are also those who look closely at such people.

They were experts in scouting and analysis of each unique city.

“We are measuring the average level of avatars. “Currently the sampling of 22430 people appears to have risen by about 8 levels.”

“The added equipment and skill ranks have been identified.”

“3621 people completely blocked our identification skills.”

“There are five blocking factors.”

“It is presumed that the person possesses special advantages and skills or possesses a reconnaissance type avatar possessing demonic contract stealth equipment.”

“We will select these people as persons of interest and screen them separately.”

The ‘Deus Ex Machina’ side led by Christina was no exception.

Qin Long who serves as a staff member collects and organizes the reports that come in chaotically.

“It is estimated that the average avatar level has increased by more than 25 and those who have acquired additional items of A rank or higher in the occupation column.”

“The total number of people believed to have opened the Platinum Room is 1988.”

“Representative! “We found something strange with Joo Gong-hyeok the number one candidate!”

Christina responded to the scout leader’s urgent shout with a face full of worry.

“What’s going on? In most cases there won’t be any major problems on the 5th floor mission.”

“no. “The new avatar has been confirmed!”

“What if it’s a new avatar? “I guess I entered the room of evolution.”

“I’m not sure. However it appears to be a combat type rather than the original reconnaissance type!”

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A scouter shouted from next to the leader.

“Measurement complete. “It has been confirmed that he is the Battle God-type SS-class avatar ‘Jecheon Daeseong (齊天大聖) King Mihu’!”

“It is similar to the S++-level avatar ‘Je Cheon Da-seong’ of the deceased Ray Shen in the past but the wavelength is different.”

“It appears that it is probably not an avatar that originated in our dimension but a god from another dimension who was converted into the form of an avatar.”

Qinlong swallowed his teeth.

“Is this a compensation avatar like ‘Dragon Slayer Beork’ or ‘Zodiac Synapse the Demon of the Zodiac’?”

There have been several hunters who have received avatars as rewards so far.

None of the avatars they obtained were derived from ‘modern Earth’.

Beings who took the form of avatars in a separate dimension.

Among them the two avatars that stood out were Dragon Slayer Beork and Zodiac Synapse.

However this is the first time to confirm SS grade reward avatars whose grades are higher than S grade.

‘There must have been chaos elsewhere.’

I glanced to the side and saw that other city leaders were noisily pointing to Joo Gong-hyeok’s seat.

Originally it had a high nomination ranking and its value skyrocketed with the acquisition of a god-level avatar.

‘It’s fortunate that we ‘Deus’ have the highest nomination this time.’

According to the theory Deus who has the highest nomination rights says ‘Hey thank you for your hard work. We will take it as promised.’ It would be enough to just take them away but it was unclear whether the executives in each city would just sit back and watch.

Christina clapped with a bright expression perhaps knowing or not knowing what Qinlong was thinking.

“It went really well. However I am worried that the child will go down a painful path due to the power he suddenly gained. “He’s a bit scared but he has an incredibly strong sense of responsibility.”

She quietly closed her eyes and prayed.

“I hope that child doesn’t push himself into destruction…”

There was an executive who narrowed his eyes as he watched her pray from afar.

It was Alfred Hixton the foreign affairs director of the unique city ‘Company’.

“What is the level of Mercenary Division General Manager Martunis?”

“It’s S-rank.”

Alfred’s worries deepened as he heard the answer from the secretary standing next to him.

“A suitable talent to put at the forefront of our future business.”

“Would you like to bring it?”

“Then the only option is bribery.”

Next to him stood three directors dressed in striking suits.

Alfred nodded.

“How many coins are available excluding city operations?”

“8000 navy coins and 160 blue coins have been secured through accounts receivable received from ‘Wolf Fortress’ and ‘Legion’ a while ago.”

“For ‘Dosan’ and ‘Nirvana’ this year 11000 navy blue coins were used as proxy production costs for food and drinking water…”

“With the net profit from the sale commemorating the meeting of the alchemy division…”

“I’m organizing it.”

Alfred’s secretary summarized the profits each director made during this meeting.

“At this point the coins available to the ‘Company’ include 98000 navy coins 1400 blue coins and 2 green coins.”

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“Just the year before last even purple coins were used for transactions between cities. “As the days go by it becomes a currency for the common people.”

Alfred stroked his beard.

“Is this possible with 400 blue coins?”

“This is ‘Deus’ famous for having a clogged head. “It won’t just move based on the amount of coins.”

“Even if I raise a green coin?”

“Even green coins? Director of Foreign Affairs. “Is this a matter we can decide among ourselves without telling the ‘Chairman’?”

“I’ll talk to the Chairman later. So do you think it will be enough to raise both green coins?”

Secretary Cesc confirmed Alfred’s question.

“It is clear that green coins are a commodity with enormous value at the moment but so are SS-class avatars.

As you go up the floor the value of existing coins decreases due to the appearance of new coins and an increase in drop rates while the value of excellent hunters increases. “It’s an attractive offer but if you look at it from a long-term perspective you’ll probably reject it.”

“Hmm…”

Seeing Alfred’s distressed appearance Cesc who had maintained his secretary’s posture until now spoke first.

“Catch it.”

“Tell me. Cesc.”

Cesc who is closest to the position of next foreign affairs director made his case.

“Currently on the 5th floor I am a deity with an average C grade and an SS grade avatar. There are only eight Hunters who have shown this level of growth including Christina the Goddess of Slaughter and Ymir the silver-armed Edgar Frost Giant. And above all

all···.”

He paused for a moment and then opened his mouth.

“The Company of the future needs a symbol that represents force. “Economic influence alone will eventually reach its limit.”

“That is correct. “Now when our company’s influence is at its strongest we must prepare for Babel’s changes in the future even if it means sacrificing the present.”

Alfred accepted Cesc’s opinion and gave an order.

“Check the debt relationship with ‘Deus.’ “We also purchase all bonds with other cities.”

“All right.”

“Directors. If anyone has a connection with ‘Deus’ please let us know. “The proposal is to provide a 50% discount on water resources for the next 8 months free dispatch of craftsmen for 6 months and 10% of the coins needed to run city institutions for 2 years.”

“I understand. Director of Foreign Affairs. “Even if Christina is a great person she can’t move carelessly if the surrounding executives and city management are involved.”

Alfred cut off the end of the cigar he took out of the case and lit it.

“The chairman said. ‘The first law God created was economic logic.’”

Cesc put a coat on him and the directors also stood up.

The leaders of each city were gathering in one place to hold a nomination meeting.

“let’s go. “It is a war between money and debt.”

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“ego. Stand straight in line! Divide into eight groups of 10000 people each.”

“The names are in order from District 1 to District 8!”

“Whoever opened the fourth door please come forward. “The list has already been selected.”

“Knights Without Borders will select 12000 people and ‘Wolf Fortress’ will select 8000 people so only 2000 people will be selected.”

“All right. hey! Just move 2000 people from District 6 to District 8!”

Thousands of hunters from eight unique cities busily lined up their ranks.

The number of people to be sent to each city was divided into 8 groups and 3000 people who had high abilities or had the potential to reach platinum were sent to the nomination meeting.

Joo Gong-hyeok and Soma Hayeon-si were also mixed in.

“Soma. “What is your job?”

“Although it is not enough I have acquired the profession of ‘Vajrayana monk.’ “I’m a little confused that the devil mentioned you and sent me to the fourth room by mistake…”

“don’t mind. “Good things are good things.”

Looking next to him Hayeonsi was wearing a red cape that reached her wrists and transparent shoes that showed her pretty toes.

They were ‘Wolf Hunter Baretta’s Red Cape (A+)’ and ‘The Ash Covered Princess’ Glass Slippers (S-).

Her cheeks turned red like a girl showing off her new clothes.

“It’s pretty. “Are your legs okay?”

“Yes it’s improved a lot. “I think glass shoes actually make it easier to move around.”

“I see.”

Gonghyuk smoothed her eyebrows and lightly patted her back.

“Soma. “I’m telling you from now on don’t ever leave my side.”

“Based on their actions I don’t know if our freedom will be granted.”

“I just know.”

“I won’t leave my brother’s side either. Everything is bubbling…”

“Shhh thank you. Don’t say that word out loud. Because the number of people who will babble will increase.”

His eyes turned to one side as he hugged Hayeonsi who was smiling pretty.

There a group of hunters wearing armor were passing by.

They cornered 1500 people of interest who blocked the scouts’ analysis excluding those who opened the platinum door.

“Newbies. Don’t even think about resisting. It’s a simple test. “You blocked the eyes of our scouts so we need some testing.”

“If there is a problem with the reconnaissance avatar or item it will be resolved quickly. “This is to classify any demonic contractors or excessive avatar predators or killers that may be hidden among you so don’t be nervous.”

As hundreds of veteran hunters formed a siege a commotion broke out among the hunters.

“What is a devil contract?”

“I’m a scout-type hunter! “I blocked you without knowing anything!”

While several people were denying their sins there was one man who was visibly sweating.

“Fucking fucked.”

It was Park Jun-tae the ‘bronze giant’ who lost one eye to Gonghyeok before coming to Babel.

He expressed his anger by openly showing signs of anxiety.

‘I somehow avoided his eyes on the 4th floor… ‘I can’t believe problems arise here.’

After losing one eye I struggled up and found Joo Gong-hyeok on the 4th floor.

And it also became incredibly strong.

I thought I had somehow managed to avoid his eyes and survive but in this place I was caught in a trap.

His avatar Bronze Giant Colossus rose to A rank but others saw problems.

‘My eyes have increased in color and their color has become darker…’

Just by looking at it it was noticeable that it had preyed on dozens of people.

In addition they had already used up a number of devil world reward items so judging from their mood it was obvious that they would not just let it go.

“Mr. Juntae. “Let’s fly with my gargoyle.”

His new colleague Benzo swooped in and got lucky.

“You can never do something like that. Just wait a moment I have something in mind. “Let’s go inside as much as possible first.”

It goes back to the center of the hunter group.

When I looked closely I saw that there were a lot of frowning people around there.

“What should I do now?”

“We’ll have to wait until the famous big name candidate makes his move.”

“You mean ‘X’?”

“There was a rumor that he killed the demon on the fourth floor.”

Park Jun-tae chewed his lip as he watched the siege tightening.

“Anyway if we try to move here on our own the only outcome will be a dog’s death. He has to move for something to happen. Until then… “The goal is to avoid it as much as possible.”

“hey! there! “What are you talking about!”

One of the hunters creating the siege network frowned and came inside where they were.

“What should I do in this case?”

“Shit···. “Someone make a sacrifice for me.”

“You should demonstrate that famous spirit of sacrifice.”

“You idiot. “I’ll blow that bastard away and beat you up too.”

When Park Jun-tae and the killers caught the weapons they had hidden behind their backs.

[Movement skill Blink (B+) activated]

[Teleports to a visible location]

The hunter who was approaching them moved in space and took over their backs at once.

I got goosebumps and reflexively tried to swing the weapon but the hunter’s hand pressed the handle of the weapon tightly.

The tattoo on his face wriggled strangely.

“Don’t move.”

[The tattoo curse ‘Kali Mahi’ is activated]

[The curse of petrification…]

For a moment he thought he was cursed with petrification and his movements became rigid but then Park Jun-tae realized the truth.

‘You can move right?’

Didn’t the curse work?

But why?

Not only Park Jun-tae but most of the killers around him could not hide their expressions.

“Wait quietly. Colleagues. “A rebellion will occur soon.”

A surprisingly calm voice in contrast to the grim face.

The killer and the demon contractees were filled with doubts but for some unknown reason they followed his words.

“Bayas. Quickly bring them in. Let’s see what he was doing…”

There was someone outside the siege who called for a tattooed hunter.

And those were his last words.

Kuaaaaang!

A huge red beam of light hit half of the hunters who were forming a siege.

“Enemy attack! “It’s an enemy attack!”

“Turn on the barrier we prepared!”

Christina who had been sitting in the seat prepared for the nomination meeting stood up.

“It’s them.”

Eight cities surround the Recruitment Square.

In addition three new cities appeared.

Necropolis a commanding city

Floating City Halloween Nightmare

Titanomachy the giant city

These were people who did not deny the power of the devil.

They are either people who have completely fallen for the devil or a group of extreme elements who will stop at nothing to clear Babel.

Despite being completely excluded from this meeting they managed to break through the surveillance spread by eight cities.

‘What that means is…’

The leadership of eight cities gathered here.

It meant that one of them was wearing a smiling face and sharpening his sword of betrayal.

< Episode 62 – Unique City Gathering > End

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