Life Howling - Chapter 30

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We would've been in trouble, that's for sure. No, we all would've died. That's all. This fucking game is dangerous.

There was no point to being happy about getting strong.

To survive, we must stay focused and on our toes.

Thud. Thud. Thud.

We didn't say a single word while we continued to head down the stairs. Once got to the bottom, I could see a wide passage.

It was roughly 5 meters high and 5 meters wide like a long rectangle shaped passage. It was right before us, and lucky for us that it wasn't as dark as the other one.

It was probably due to the blue-ish light on the ceiling that was making things less dark for us. Maybe like a night-light?

Thanks to it, we could make out what was in front of us. And, the Divine Light I casted on myself and the two other girls were making it even better for our sight.

So, they want us to pass through this place.

"Yo, you guys there. Come over here."

The two high schoolers listened and slowly made their way over. I should be thankful that they even listen to me. I mean, just imagine how difficult it would've been if some stupid thug came here.

"Kim Sung-Hwan and Park Sung-Jin, right?"

"Yes."

"Yes."

"You two seen what happened up there. The Skeleton Warriors are weak against light. So, I'm going to cast my Divine Light on you. Are you against it or have any questions?"

"No... but.. do you know where we are?"

"No, I don't."

Kim Sung-Hwan, the one who asked the question sighed at my response.

"For you two, it's your first day here but it's fourth day for me. I'll explain the details... at 2am every morning, you guys will be dragged to this place to fight against monsters like that."

"Can we die here?"

"You probably can, but I'm not sure what happens if you do die here. If you're that curious, you can try dying."

Two high schoolers started trembling in fear. How the hell did I end up with two of the wimpiest guys as tanks? Tsk Tsk Tsk.

"Anyways, don't move."

I began casting Divine Light on their head, clothes, weapon, and shield.

There's only half of Divine Power left in me. I can feel that it'd take roughly about 30 minutes for it to fully recover.

"Hyung... have you fought like this four times already?"

Being called hyung is better than an ahjusshi.

"Yeah. Don't act a fool in here or you could end up dying."

"But, I've never even fought before... even in a game like this..."

The thin one was about to cry. I could see his eyes tearing up. His big friend was tapping him, but he, too, looked like he was going to end up crying.

This is just great. Or, am I the weird one here? Man, I don't know what's going on anymore.

"Pull yourselves together, you morons. Do you want to die?"

"N, No!"

"I don't want to!"

"Since you two only have weapons right now, follow me alright? Don't try to do anything stupid. Just follow me. Let's go."

They wiped their teary eyes. When I turned around and began to lead, they followed. And what's this? Why is Yoon-Ji sticking so close to me?

"That was very nice of you. Taking care of the kids and all."

"I don't want to lose sleep over some kids dying on my watch."

"Hehehe. and, someone like that set fires that big?"

It's not like I set it ablaze to kill anyone. Who would've thought that Yoon-Ji would be in the forest at the time of the fire? Talk about feeling guilty all of a sudden.

Thud. Thud.

Hye-Won stuck to my right side as I continued waling. I have no idea what she purchased and how she has changed since last I saw her.

And so, we just kept on walking.

Clak.

Yoon-Ji's foot got bigger when it made a noise.

"Uh, this is..."

paht paht paht paht paht!

shewwwwww!

Arrows. I thought everything was in slow motion when arrows were flying out of the walls in Yoon-Ji's direction.

I quickly pushed Yoon-Ji back. I didn't even realize how fast my reaction was, but I didn't have any time to think about it.

An arrow hit my arm. I had few more fly into my stomach.

"Kek."

It hurts like a bitch!

"Damn... at least they're not that deep in..."

I wonder if it's because of the Steel Body Technique. The arrow heads had already pierced through my skin, but it hadn't gone in any deeper. I think it's caught between my skin and muscle?

Tap. Tap.

When I touched the arrows, they all fell to the ground. They fell so easily. Probably because they weren't deep in.

5 arrows flew my way and ended up wounding me. Talk about inflicting injuries. Not even the swords Skeleton Warriors were carrying around did this much.

This... has to be because of the Steel Body Technique. And... the effect of the Divine body. Tch. But, I can't afford to consume anymore Divine Power in a place like this. I'll just have to endure it. I mean, my natural recovery rate is fast enough so... my bleeding should stop on its own soon.

"A, are you alright? arrows just..."

"Don't worry about me. I may look weak, but my skin is actually pretty tough like leather."

Yoon-Ji looked surprised. She put her backpack down and looked for something inside.

"I'm fine."

"B, but..."

"Look at this."

I showed her the wound on my arm. Her eyes were getting bigger and bigger as she looked at my arm. She was definitely surprised.

Well, I would be too if I didn't know about my wound healing so fast.

"H, How."

"Because I acquired a skill that's related to this. So, don't worry about me."

Although it takes couple of hours for my wounds to fully heal, the bleeding would stop and scabs would form on top of it within a matter of minutes.

"Have you forgotten that I'm a Paladin? I have other skills that heal besides this."