Heavenly Demon Cultivation Simulation

He could hear voices coming closer.
It was time for him to choose: commit suicide, or make one last attempt at running away?

“Even if I die, I need to get rid of thi—”

“Stop.”

Hong Qi-Seo froze just as the plant was about to pass through his lips.

“Any movement and I'll kill you in the most painful way possible.”

Hong Qi-Seo's eyes fluttered.
He'd been caught—there was nothing left he could do but commit suicide.
But what if that failed? He might be tortured to death.

…Huh? As Hong Qi-Seo was stricken with panic, he felt a subtle change of energy.
He couldn't see anything in the dark, however.

“I see you.”

Hong Qi-Seo realized that this was a different man's voice.

Seol-Hwi moved through the cave faster than everyone else.
As soon as he found a chance, he ditched his group and sprinted towards Hong.
The tracking skills he'd learned were hugely helpful.

“Don't worry, I'm your ally.”

The confused, stiff look Hong gave him made it clear that he didn't believe Seol-Hwi.

Hmm.

Seol-Hwi used his internal energy to create a small flame on his finger.
Hong Qi-Seo immediately recognized his face.

“Y-You? How did you get here…?”

“What? It's only natural for me to help you after you helped me.”

Why isn't it showing up? At this point, he should be looking at the mission window.
Seol-Hwi thought about it for a moment and then looked back at the other man.

“But what do I need to do?”

“Huh?”

“How do I help you?”

Hong tilted his head, confused, and then spoke.

[Accepted a mission from Doctor Hong.]

○Mission: Doctor Hong is being pursued by White Blood troops.
Gain his trust.

Success: Interest of the Myriad Tribulations Asura, lord of the White Dream Hall

Reward: Purple Dragon Grass [Advanced Healing Item].
Torn piece of the sect-leader's secret office map (1/4).

Lord of the White Dream Hall? Advanced healing item…? Seol-Hwi's gaze shook.

The Myriad Tribulations Asura wielded unmatched influence in the sect.
Still, shouldn't he get more rewards if he had to deal with White Blood troops?

“Wait here.”

Seol-Hwi could feel something back the way he came.
As soon as he came out of the narrow cave, he used the transfiguration technique to change his face just in time for one of the White Blood soldiers to approach him.

[Mission notice has been activated]

[Mission Notice]

▼Reference (Expand)

▽Warning (Expand)

○ If you don't show your full capabilities, Doctor Hong won't give you the Purple Dragon Grass.

○ If you delay even slightly, a strong opponent will appear.

○ If Hong dies, the mission fails.

○ If you are detected, the mission fails.

“No one there?” The guy walked up to him, holding a torch.

“I was hoping to go further inside.
Will you come with me?”

“Sure.” The man followed him into the narrow cave.

And that was it.

“Ah—Ugh! Ackkk!”

Seol-Hwi's sword went through his chest and then his abdomen.
He stamped out the torch and then looked back.

“Let's get out of here.”

It was only a matter of time before they were discovered.
And, as the reference said, he needed Hong to trust him and get him out of this cave.

[Warning! Member 8 of Platoon 6 has discovered a weakness in Seol-Hwi.
How would you like to respond?]

What is this?! He wanted to get out without incident, but then there was this. I guess he approached from behind.

▶ Counterattack

▷ Defend

▷ Run Away

Seol-Hwi pondered his options.
The passive options—defending and fleeing—would only draw more anger.
The best route was to take them down as quickly as possible.
He'd immediately attack the enemy from behind.

However, things did not go as he expected.
The soldier's sword was aimed at Hong, not Seol-Hwi.

Despite realizing this late, Seol-Hwi managed to deflect the blade with his own.
That gave him the opportunity to immediately run his sword through the enemy's gut.

“Ah…” Hong groaned.
Even without getting a close look, he could tell this was a dangerous situation.

“We'll have to deal with another at the entrance.” Given the way he'd come in, the leader had to be waiting.
They should be able to get out after dealing with one more man.

“So he had an ally.”

Seol-Hwi walked out and realized that all of 6th Platoon was waiting for him.

And three more people came in from behind.

Damn it!

He was surrounded and out of luck.