Chapter 277

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Chapter 277 The Destroyer of Seas, the last of the Six Harbingers of Destruction to reveal itself, was the final blow to the world that was already on the brink of ruin. Out of them all, the Destroyer of Seas boasted the title of the strongest Harbinger. However, the Three Dogs had simply dubbed it “janitor.” It excelled in destroying stars, cleaning up the situation, but in terms of sheer power, it was actually weak. We did manage to decapitate in the end. But even though the so-called “strongest” was widely considered the weakest of the Six Harbingers, it was not a being that could be underestimated. “When I checked the area where the City of Nightmares used to be, I noticed some new types of monsters being born. It was clear something influenced them, so I analyzed the genetic material left behind.” Whoosh- The projection in the air shifted, revealing a massive incubation capsule connected to countless pipes. That’s... Inside the capsule was a demon lying motionless, as if it was a corpse. There were some differences, but its overall appearance was eerily similar to the Destroyer of Seas, who Se-Hoon had hunted down once before. “Using those results, I’ve found a vessel capable of holding the Harbinger Shard. While it still needs some adjustments, with a bit more experimentation, we’ll be able to awaken a new Harbinger of Destruction.” “Do you have any data from the experiments?” It was one of the four people shrouded in shadows who spoke. “We do, but it’s not exactly pleasant to look at.” Whoosh! The projection shifted again, now showing the demon in the incubation capsule standing on a desolate plain. Then, the moment its eyes glinted with malice, it took a step forward. Boom! Only for its body to explode into pieces, scattering black blood in every direction. “As you just saw, it can only serve as a vessel for the Harbinger Shard for now. We still need to do proper research on the Harbinger Shard before we can stabilize it.” “So you're saying you’re going to capture the White Whale?” “That’s right. There’s no benefit in letting it roam free, especially in these disturbing times.” At those words, Se-Hoon recalled the massive whale he had seen earlier. So, that thing had a Harbinger Shard inside it. Apparently, the Black Sea’s recent erratic movements were because of the Harbinger Shard lodged deep inside the living creature. “Besides that, there’s not much else. The Emperor of Ascension destroyed most of our research labs, so we don’t have any materials. The body parts of the Eternal Nocturne are... well, lost, too.” Se-Hoon’s eyes narrowed, hearing the frustrated grumbling of Exuviation’s representative. Could he be...? He had a hunch about the identity of the Exuviation representative, but he deliberately pushed the thought out of his mind. If he somehow gave them any hint that he knew, the other party could also figure out his identity. “Next is Transcendence. Please proceed with the briefing.” A brief silence fell at Glen’s prompting, and then a dispassionate voice emerged from within the crowd. “We’ve made no significant progress. We’ll skip.” The tone of the speaker was odd. Rather than an admission of failure, they seemed to lack interest in the meeting itself. However, no one said anything. After all, if the other groups had no results to present, it would be in their favor during the future distributions of the budget. I have no clue who that person is. Se-Hoon tried to pinpoint someone who the speaker's tone reminded him of, but in a field filled with emotionless lunatics, it was too hard to do. Meanwhile, Glen moved on to the next speaker. “Succession, please share your results.” Prompted, a soft female voice soon echoed from within the group of people. “We’ve come up with new calculations for the Sword of Destruction and False Heaven projects. At our current pace, we should see results for both within five years.” “Do you have any data to back up your claims?” “Unfortunately, the calculations were just completed a few days ago, so we don’t have them ready yet. We’ll present them at a later date,” Succession’s representative said with confidence, clearly proud of their progress despite the lack of concrete results. The Sword of Destruction and the False Heaven... It was hard to guess what the projects were based on their names alone, but since he had enough knowledge about the behind-the-scenes of Succession, he could connect the dots quickly. Those projects should be about the Myers family and the Inoue family, respectively. In the previous timeline, a mysterious black sword wielded by the Destroyer of Swords had turned Aria into the Destroyer of Light. And in the Inoue family’s attempt to imitate a Tower of Heroes, they had created Gluttony, a powerful demon that immediately claimed a spot in the Ten Evils. Not only did the project names fit those results perfectly, but the timing was also spot-on. Seeing as how they had to do new calculations right after all the things I’ve done recently... it’s too coincidental to not be related to my actions. He realized he had inadvertently allowed Succession to glimpse new possibilities through his influence on the growth of Aria, Jake, and Erika. But he didn’t mind. Swish! Countless dreams flashed before his eyes in an instant, and out of them all, one of them materialized, using his body as a medium to manifest in reality. Crack! The Seeker’s immense power engulfed Se-Hoon’s body, physically altering it. It wasn’t just merely circulating through his mana circuits like before. Boom! Crimson power, reminiscent of the dawn sky, erupted from Se-Hoon and shook the black barrier that surrounded the room. “...!” An overwhelming force capable of casually shattering Apostate’s barrier skill filled the room in an instant—a presence only a Perfect One could possess. Everyone in the room instinctively shifted into combat stances. Then, the Seeker, now filling Se-Hoon’s body with her aura, looked at the room full of alarmed faces. And with an arrogant smile, she declared, “This is the power of Omniscience that you all so desire.” Bang! The Seeker’s power vanished in an instant, swiftly locked away once again by Se-Hoon, who had re-established the boundary within his body. Crack! Though the Seeker had taken control over half of his body during that brief moment, the redeployed boundary completely suppressed her, forcibly separating the power from his form. “Dammit...” Having failed her attempt to take control of Se-Hoon’s body while they were cooperating, the Seeker clicked her tongue in frustration. And after confirming she had been locked away, Se-Hoon scanned the room. “...” “...” Still reeling from the surreal display of the Seeker’s brief resurrection, everyone stared at Se-Hoon in shock. Even Glen, a fellow member of Dawn, looked completely astonished, having never expected such a perfect manifestation. “It looks like the message was delivered. That concludes my presentation,” Se-Hoon concluded, wrapping up his speech. He was perfectly composed. Regaining his composure after a moment, Glen hesitantly moved the conference forward. “That... that concludes the results presentations. How shall we proceed with the budget distributions?” “...Let’s take a short break first.” “I agree.” Without anyone rejecting the proposed break by the representatives of Transcendence and Succession, the meeting paused naturally. Whoosh! Light filled the room as the blackened chamber returned to its original state, bringing back the buzz of voices. “Hey, clearing your body of bad blood improves the efficiency of Blood Arts!” “Are you joking? Bad blood is the essence of Blood Arts. Why would you clear it?” Amidst heated debates over the Blood Arts, Se-Hoon surveyed the room. They’ve all slipped away already. Recalling how the participants of the conference seemed to be deep in thought after witnessing the Seeker’s brief resurrection, Se-Hoon wasn’t sure how they would ultimately react. However, he was at least half certain that he had successfully fended them off for now. They didn’t abduct me on the spot, so I’m already half-successful. The Watchers had only let Dawn into their group so that they could make use of the power of Omniscience that the Seeker could offer. To them, who were seeking to perfect their technologies, the Seeker’s power was an irresistible tool. But it’s a double-edged sword. Once Seeker fully resurrects, she might turn into an enemy, so they’re hesitant. However, Se-Hoon had just solved their dilemma in front of their eyes. They should support Dawn now that they know the Seeker will help them with their research. It was almost as if a Perfect One had just declared they would betray humanity. But they still didn’t fully trust Se-Hoon yet. Regardless, it had surely piqued their interest. I’ll use this opportunity to manipulate the Watchers and uproot every single one of them. His plan was coming together. Satisfied, Se-Hoon was basking in the feeling when a familiar voice interrupted his thoughts. “Hm.” Turning his head, Se-Hoon saw Meirin, who had been sitting in the corner, had approached him. “...Do you have something to say?” Se-Hoon was calm, careful not to reveal any signs of unease. Meirin, on the other hand, appeared visibly hesitant, stroking her chin with a slightly awkward expression. “This might sound quite out of place, but... did you happen to steal my technique by any chance?”

Chapter 277

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