Chapter 48

"Why are you like that?"

"Engine sound."

Though no one else could hear it, not long after, two trucks appeared. Seeing the flags with dragons spitting fire, they were clearly vehicles from the DK Guild. The two trucks parked side by side, and from the cargo area, several individuals known as mid-to-high-level beings leaped down. The truck tires, heavily loaded, sprang back up.

"You were already here? We had to leave our seats for a while due to some internal issues."

Kim Hansol, who got out of the passenger seat last, said.

The DK Guild members were fully prepared to face the tunnel variants. They had anticipated a level 6 and were clearly tense. Seo Un scratched his forehead, trying to figure out how to explain the situation. A few of them quickly showed the Wugwangseok (a type of stone) they had brought. Yuchan, in his underwear, was the most confident.

"Team Leader Kim Hansol. It might be hard to believe, but we went into the tunnel first and dealt with the remaining variants."

Seo Un approached Kim Hansol, speaking calmly.

"Deputy Guild Leader. We've only been away for less than an hour. What are you talking about?"

His tone suggested that he was not to be lied to.

"That's... I'm not sure if you'll believe me even if I tell you the truth."

"Mr. Chahaya! What are you doing now!"

Reacting impulsively, Kim Hansol turned around, and Seo Un quickly followed. Chahaya, who had gone in first, was followed by the other three who had disappeared into the tunnel.

"Are you crazy! Kids! Don't come out!?"

His voice was at a decibel level that could unleash a fatal move.

"I know roughly where they flew to. I'll just go and check it out!"

Chahaya shouted, smirking.

"Come out now! Yuchan, you're not listening either?!"

"I'll be back!"

Seo Un witnessed the reason why early-stage beings die early. In a situation where they should be preserving their lives, such curiosity... The four of them quickly ran into the tunnel, their footsteps echoing and then suddenly stopping.

Seo Un had to stand guard at the tunnel entrance, feeling anxious. He thought about going in himself, but if they moved to the previous dimension again, there would be a time difference.

"Deputy Guild Leader..."

Kim Hansol, frowning, worried about Seo Un. It was as if he was watching the dissolution of the Tachun Guild in real-time while popping popcorn behind the scenes. Seeing this, Kim Hansol, who genuinely cared, seemed like a good person.

"Maybe... If you feel lonely living alone in the future, come to our guild."

Seo Un, who had been impressed, dismissed the thought at the timely recruitment offer. He remained silent, and she didn't press further.

How long had it been? Perhaps not even ten minutes. The sound of running came from inside, and Seo Un clenched his fist. Only Kang San and Yuchan came out, breathing heavily.

"Is there something inside? Where are Chahaya and Hondon Hee?!"

They had run out at full speed, so he thought something was chasing them from behind. Kang San, panting, said:

"The tunnel is really long. I was hungry, so I came out first."

Seo Un's energy, which had been built up, drained away. I'd rather die than suffer because of those kids. Chahaya and Hondon Hee then appeared.

"Seo Un, did you guard the stuff well?"

Chahaya put his arm on Seo Un's shoulder. Seo Un slapped it away and punched Chahaya's arm. Chahaya exaggeratedly complained about receiving a fatal blow from a field mouse.

"Your kids are reducing my lifespan."

'Let's go to the northwest landmark for some food.' 'Let's go to the department store for some high-end food.' Seeing everyone excited, Seo Un didn't want to add more.

At such times, Yuchan and Kang San, who always got along, walked forward with a thumping sound. "Move, move." Kang San pulled the truck driver out and climbed up. He reached out his hand through the window and knocked on the door.

"Guys, let's go."

The remaining members grabbed their Wugwangseok and climbed into the cargo area.

"Team Leader Kim Hansol, can we talk at the Sungla Department Store?"

"You want to leave the tunnel now?"

"It should be fine for a while. And we haven't eaten all day."

Kim Hansol, irritated, ran her fingers through her hair.

"…I don't understand what you're saying, but fine, fine."

"Then I'll see you at the department store."

As Seo Un headed for the truck, Chahaya opened the passenger door for him.

"Deputy Guild Leader, the doorman's tip is 50,000 won."

Why didn't he get in the cargo area and wait? Seo Un, irritated, closed the door and opened it himself. Some DK Guild members were peeking at the tunnel, and Kim Hansol, who still had a lot to say, crossed her arms and looked at the truck.

While Kang San was making a U-turn, Seo Un stuck his head out the passenger window.

"Team Leader Kim Hansol, I'll use the truck gratefully!"

"You'll get hurt."

Chahaya, reaching out from the cargo area, pushed Seo Un's face inside with his scabbard.

Puff, with his mouth open, the scabbard touched his tongue. Having seen many variants burst from that scabbard, his stomach turned. Still, he was grateful for the comforts of civilization, and at that moment, the truck seemed more valuable than his own car, which was worth hundreds of millions.

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The landmark of Sungla Department Store was on the first basement floor.

Like other landmarks, it reset once a week and included various stores such as sushi, pastries, rice cakes, and fast food, along with a large supermarket.

The only way to the first basement floor was via the stopped escalator and stairs. Even these were guarded by DK Guild members, preventing outsiders from entering freely.

"Team Leader Kim Hansol said it's okay to use the landmark."

Seo Un and the Tachun Guild members were blocked by the guards at the escalator.

"Even if Mr. Seo Un says so, it's difficult. We haven't received any instructions."

"We talked with Team Leader Kim Hansol at the tunnel and agreed to join immediately."

Seo Un maintained a polite attitude to avoid any conflict. Meanwhile, Hondon Hee suggested pushing through, annoyed.

"Could you wait for 30 minutes? If Team Leader Kim Hansol doesn't come, we'll leave."

"Then don't go down. Wait here."

The DK Guild member didn't seem willing to let them through until Kim Hansol arrived. Seo Un was about to wait.

"Move."

Chahaya, with a Wugwangseok bundle on his shoulder, pushed the two guards with his scabbard.

"What are you doing?"

"Are you saying our Deputy Guild Leader is lying now?"

Hondon Hee also adopted a delinquent-like tone.

The pushed DK Guild members, though full of complaints, didn't dare to attack. What could they do? In a world where power rules, they could only hope that the Tachun Deputy Guild Leader was telling the truth.

They believed that even if it was Tachun, the rules set by the alliance would prevent them from just going in.

'But why are they all half-naked?'

Seo Un lifted his head at the guards' whispers.

"Going to the landmark?"

Seo Un, climbing back up, asked.

"I know you."

"Then?"

"Men's clothing store."

"Since the lost person announcement doesn't work, don't wander around."

Seo Un, amused, told the DK Guild members they would use the men's clothing store. Expecting the first basement floor to be empty, he was surprised by the response.

"Once you go in, you'll see. We have fixed prices. You can trade with Wugwangseok."

"Trade?"

"There's a sales guild member in the men's clothing store."

"Is there anything to buy?"

"Ah... You've never used it before."

As a Tachun Deputy Guild Leader, he could travel to Korea freely, so the guard nodded.

"So what kind of use?"

"Our items can be exchanged for Wugwangseok. There are quite a few good items."

"What?"

While they were arguing, Chahaya joined in. Since becoming a weak elephant field mouse, Chahaya had been more caring, but Seo Un didn't want to be overprotected.

"Don't you know? You need Wugwangseok to buy anything?"

"I'm here."

Chahaya, pointing to his pants, had cheese and ham-filled fish cakes between his fingers. The DK Guild members, angry that he was eating them all alone, pushed Chahaya towards the second floor.

"In your pocket?"

"Yeah."

The back pocket was flat, so he put his hand in the front pocket. Squish, when did the stones become so soft?

"That's a penis stone."

"Are you crazy!"

Seo Un, startled, pulled his hand out. The touch was excessively thick.