You Will Be Blessed If You Do Good Deeds¿-Chapter 218

Kicked and sent flying far away, Jeong So-hwa hit the ground and coughed for a while.

But she couldn't afford to lose focus forever.

KABOOM!

A massive tremor shook the ground, and when she looked up, an unbelievable sight unfolded before her eyes.

[Heavens!]

A sigh escaped her lips without her realizing it.

Beyond the formation surrounding Suzhou, only long-abandoned ruins of old buildings remained. And now, a horde of monsters, easily numbering in the hundreds, roamed freely within those ruins.

It was something she'd seen through a camera before, but seeing it firsthand was a different experience. The overwhelming presence was felt in a way that couldn't be captured through a lens.

The only relief was that the monsters, moving in a swarm, hadn't noticed her, who had been thrown out of the formation. Perhaps they hadn't recognized her yet or were cautious of the disturbance in the formation.

For now, she was still at a safe distance.

Jeong So-hwa gritted her teeth and lowered her body.

‘How could the monsters get this close?!’

Originally, the administrators of Suzhou, including Jeong So-hwa, had intentionally left areas outside the formation as monster habitats.

This had been useful for the administrators in many ways.

Proving their usefulness to the citizens was an important way to solidify their authority.

Moreover, managing those habitats wasn't that difficult. Monsters with high intelligence initially approached the formation, but soon realized they got lost inside and stopped trying.

Even if they occasionally breached the formation, they could defend themselves by increasing the number of zombies, so it wasn't much of an issue.

The monsters, after a few tries, realized they couldn't break the formation and gave up.

But now, things had changed.

After multiple Dungeon Breaks, the monsters had grown stronger and decided to break through the formation.

‘If I go back inside the formation... No, even if I do, how long will I last? But if I don't...’

Jeong So-hwa held her breath, deep in thought.

A low growl came from right beside her.

The sensation of danger made her neck hair stand on end.

Instinctively, Jeong So-hwa rolled her body to the side.

CRACK!

A monster's claws slammed into the exact spot where she had been moments before.

Click, click.

The monster that discovered her and buried its claws deep into the earth was a rat-like creature, about the size of a human.

Its glossy black eyes, bizarre fangs, and long, tangled fur.

The claws embedded in the ground emitted an eerie, metallic screech.

Jeong So-hwa couldn't even breathe for a moment.

Huff, huff.

Hot, sticky breath brushed against her, and her nerves spiked. For a moment, she thought it was over...

‘No, get a grip!’

Jeong So-hwa clenched her teeth and steadied herself.

She had to survive, no matter what.

‘If only I could meet Hyunam-sensei!’

Quickly rising to her feet, she drew her sword.

At least, it was fortunate that the monster didn't seem to be of a very high rank.

If she could take it down quietly without making much noise and escape without alerting the other monsters...

[Ugh!]

But before Jeong So-hwa could strike, something flying through the air collided with her, and she was knocked over once again.

[Aaaaah!]

She collided with a fellow companion who had been kicked just like herself.

And as Jeong So-hwa was knocked down by the unexpected impact, the monster retracted its claws.

In a life-or-death moment.

[Get away!]

Jeong So-hwa, still dazed, pushed the companion who was pinning her down with all her might.

CRACK!

[Choke!]

A hot drop of blood splattered across her cheek.

The companion's scream was very short.

The monster's claws had pierced straight through the companion's heart.

Human bodies were so fragile in front of monsters.

Ignoring the final look of betrayal on her companion's face, Jeong So-hwa gritted her teeth and took a step forward, swinging her sword.

Fortunately, the monster, which had briefly let its guard down after catching its prey, backed off and gave Jeong So-hwa an opportunity.

She managed to thrust her sword through its thick fur and leathery hide.

[Die! Die!]

However, the monster's flesh was so tough that, despite the sword thrust, it didn't seem close to dying.

So, Jeong So-hwa started stomping fiercely on the spot where her sword had struck.

It was almost madness.

The feeling of being at death's door.

The guilt of having killed a companion with her own hands.

Ignoring the fear that the monsters might hear her, Jeong So-hwa stomped on the monster over and over.

How long did this madness last?

Finally, the relentless monster slumped.

Jeong So-hwa, panting heavily, looked up.

And this time, she was met with eyes full of horror.

[Jeong So-hwa... Jeong So-hwa, you...!]

[What in the world... did you do...?]

Her companions, who had somehow found their way outside the formation, were staring at her in shock.

Their gazes shifted between the dead companion and Jeong So-hwa.

Jeong So-hwa flinched for a moment, but quickly shouted.

[Stop spouting nonsense, don't let your guard down! The monsters are coming! Look over there!]

It seemed that the noise had already attracted attention.

The monsters, which had refrained from approaching due to the formation's presence, began to move closer after hearing the sounds from this direction.

Jeong So-hwa shouted at her companions.

[Focus! Think about what's more important!]

It was something she had always said.

In a world full of danger, you had to choose what was more important.

You had to consider opportunity costs, pursue efficiency, and ensure as many people survived as possible.

That was the best option we, no, this city could choose.

The best for survival.

[More important? You... You killed him! He’s dead!]

[How could you... You pushed him! You pushed him to his death!]

[You should have protected us! You’re the leader!]

However, the companions who had always followed and empathized with Jeong So-hwa no longer listened to her.

[And you're talking about this now? We’re all going to die—YOU included! Don’t spout nonsense!]

“Already splitting up, huh?”

Just as Jeong So-hwa was raising her voice, trying to explain, she was silenced by a mocking voice.

The woman who had kicked Jeong So-hwa out of the formation walked forward with a sneer on her face.

The moment Jeong So-hwa saw her, rage and hatred surged inside her.

She gritted her teeth.

[Shut up! This is all because of YOU... because of YOU!]

“Oh my.”

The girl feigned surprise, as though hearing something unbelievable.

“Someone might think I killed him. But it was YOU who killed him.”

The malice in her eyes was chillingly vivid.

It was horrifying.

But what was truly terrifying was that Jeong So-hwa was the only one denying the girl's words.

The eyes of the other companions were burning hot with disbelief, betrayal, despair, and anger.

It hurt just as much as the betrayed look on her dead companion's face.

Perhaps, even if she survived here... she would never regain her companions' trust.

“But so what? You’ve killed countless people before, haven’t you? Why act all surprised now?”

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“On my way here, I saw over a hundred zombies.”

The girl then looked at each of Jeong So-hwa’s companions, including Jeong So-hwa herself, who had been criticizing her.

And the girl didn't speak, but everyone understood what she meant.

All those corpses were made by the people standing here.

You’re all murderers.

It was a harsh criticism.

The moment everyone hesitated, a smile appeared on the girl's face.

A mocking smile.

“But unfortunately, I failed to kill one more. Let me show you a miracle.”

Clap!

As the girl clapped her hands with exaggerated movement...

[Ugh...!]

[What, what’s happening?]

The corpse of the companion who had been pierced by the monster's claws began to move.

No, it didn’t just move...

[Ah, it hurts... it hurts!]

The body that was supposed to be dead began to move and groan in pain.

Everyone stood frozen in shock.

How could the companion who had just died be moving like this?

[Zombie...?]

[Idiot, have you seen zombies before? Zombies can’t talk. They’re just corpses turned into weapons!]

While people were discussing in disbelief, the person who had died and come back to life was still crying out in pain.

[It hurts, it hurts, why isn’t anyone... Huh?]

The dead companion reached up to their chest.

And they saw the wound that had been pierced by the monster's claws beginning to heal.

Everyone fell silent.

No one used a potion or healing magic.

It was different from when Jeong So-hwa's tongue had been pulled out just hours ago.

Clearly, this person had stopped breathing, hadn’t they?

[This... This is impossible...]

To think someone who had clearly died could come back to life like this.

It was a situation that could almost be called a miracle.

But no one was genuinely happy about it.

“Wow, congratulations! Your companion came back to life.”

Both Jeong So-hwa, who had just killed her own companion, and the companions who had pushed her to kill them all felt the same way.

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They all just felt a sense of foreboding.

Because the only being who could create such an eerie situation was the one who was clapping right now.

“And one more bit of good news. I’m going to resurrect you over and over again in this battlefield.”

The presence behind the girl, radiating unhidden malice, made her voice tremble with unspoken hatred.

She had meant... that they would die, over and over, fighting the countless monsters.

Many times.

“Saving the world is no easy task, you know.”

It was truly overwhelming malice.

Jeong So-hwa felt her vision darkening.

It wasn’t just the mental shock.

Crack!

Suddenly, something shot up from the ground beneath her.

Small in size, but with an intimidating presence, it was a centipede.

The giant centipede blocked the light, darkening the view.

The centipede monster opened its mouth and sprayed liquid everywhere.

[Hah, aaagh!]

[It’s acid! It’s melting!]

Unfortunately, those who got hit directly by the liquid began to melt, steam rising from their skin.

But terrifyingly, the skin that had almost melted away was regenerating.

[Fight, fight back!]

[Everyone, charge!]

Some brave individuals drew their swords.

They had decided that in ✧ NоvеIight ✧ (Original source) this situation, they had no choice but to fight the monsters.

Clang!

Clang!

Swords were drawn from all directions, and several strikes were aimed at the centipede’s hard shell.

But...

[No!]

[You idiots, aim for the gaps! Aah!]

Their coordination was terrible.

Of course, those present were all awakened individuals who had fought monsters several years ago.

They had once fought side by side, narrowly escaping death.

‘How long has it been since we fought monsters like this?’

But since Hyunam-sensei came to the city, everything had changed.

They hadn't gone hunting for monsters unless it was absolutely necessary.

After all, the formation and the zombies protected the city.

They hunted people who were either outsiders or those they didn’t like, or the sick, taking advantage of the quiet mornings when no one was around.

It had been so long since those days.

The cowardly hunters who had only targeted easy prey were now helpless against such a powerful opponent.

Even the centipede's speed was too fast for those who had gotten complacent in their training.

[Ahhh! My arm!]

And the carnivorous centipede succeeded in ripping off someone's arm and devouring it.

But more terrifying than the centipede was something else.

[Oh my god.]

The pain didn’t stop. The enemy didn’t fall.

No matter when the arm had been severed, the limb grew back as if it had never been cut.

Again and again.

[Just... just kill me. Kill me!]

The person whose limbs had been severed three times cried out.

[It’s my fault. I deserve to die. Please... no more... please.]

The voice was so full of sorrow that it would evoke sympathy in anyone.

Jeong So-hwa was the same.

She had charged at the monster with her sword again and again, but it was useless.

She had died countless times, but kept coming back to fight.

This situation was hell.

Now, her will to fight, her motivation, had completely collapsed.

She would keep dying like this... over and over...

Crack!

Jeong So-hwa shivered unconsciously.

It wasn't just her.

Whoosh!

Flames erupted from the girl, who had been watching them silently, unmoving.

The flame was small at first, but it burned a terrifying blue, as though it would burn the entire world.

The massive magical energy hit them like a storm.

“Unlucky.”

And the demon, disguised as the girl, whispered.

That was the end.

The flame from the girl's fingertips poured onto the centipede she had tried to kill.

No, it wasn’t just the centipede.

The small flame grew uncontrollably, engulfing the centipede’s body, and finally, it became a massive fire that soared up into the sky.

“Go.”

The demon waved its hand.

Following that motion, the enormous wave of flames was launched at the swarm of monsters approaching.

No, it wasn’t shot. It was literally a wave of fire.

The tsunami-like wave of fire swept away the monsters, leaving nothing behind.

And where the disaster passed, there was nothing left.

Everyone fell silent.

Jeong So-hwa just felt despair.

It was too strong.

It was too easy.

The monsters they had been struggling to defeat with all their might were wiped out just like that.

And the demon was strong enough to face all these monsters alone.

Then why were they left in this situation?

Jeong So-hwa quickly realized.

‘The preparation time for magic...!’

She remembered that for mages, a preparation time was essential.

Especially for high-level magic that could wipe out hundreds of monsters.

So the demon must have used Jeong So-hwa and the others as bait to buy time to prepare magic.

Like bait in a trap!

[Ugh... Ugh...!]

Tears welled up.

This was beyond inhuman treatment.

She remembered the old man's scream when he had pointed at her.

It was a complete violation of human dignity.

Seeing Jeong So-hwa crying, the girl frowned.

“Really? Already showing weakness? You’ve only died about five times.”

The girl who had just wiped out hundreds of monsters with a single gesture made the weight of death feel so different when she spoke.

“Considering how many you’ve killed, you should be dead at least a hundred more times.”

[No... No...]

“Honestly, it's not surprising. People never understand others’ pain until they experience it themselves.”

The girl bent down to meet Jeong So-hwa's eyes.

“Don’t worry. I’m a really good teacher.”

Jeong So-hwa felt her body trembling.

Now she understood.

In the city, perhaps the pressure of magic hadn’t been felt properly because the demon couldn’t use full magic there.

But now, she couldn’t even look the demon in the eye.

Her whole body trembled with fear.

The magic the opponent wielded was so immense that even Jeong So-hwa, who was somewhat dull in her senses, could feel it.

It felt like she was facing a demon king.

“Well then, shall we go learn about empathy?”

With those words, Jeong So-hwa was thrown back into the swarm of monsters once again.