“Can I just stay here for today?”
“Actually, the security here is more perfect. I was only worried the bed might be uncomfortable, so I arranged a separate accommodation for you.”
I decided to stay at the clinic for the day after checking Emily’s condition.
Although there were many other children at the clinic, most of them had difficulty moving around. Therefore, the presence of energetic familiars brightened the clinic’s atmosphere.
Because many people couldn’t enter, only Choi Sung-hyuk and Jeong So-yeon came to the clinic to escort me. The rest of the team waited at the accommodations we had secured earlier.
“The facilities are really nice.”
Choi Sung-hyuk admired as he entered the clinic.
The exterior and interior of the clinic, which seemed like they might belong in the near future, naturally drew admiration.
In reality, I heard it was filled with advanced technology using magic stone technology.
“Wow! Look at this!”
“That’s amazing!”
There was also a large playground area with safe playground equipment for the children.
Devices that spurted foam like soap bubbles.
Machines that wove colorful holograms through the air.
Instruments that made beautiful sounds when touched.
Since this was a place for very sick children, everything was focused on safety, which is why we couldn’t just give out any food.
‘It’s a shame I can’t give them food.’
The children were hospitalized for rare diseases, so I couldn’t give them my food either, in case it caused any serious issues.
While watching the children play, a clinic staff member approached me.
“Mr. Kyu-seong? The research institute has contacted us asking if you could visit for a moment.”
An interpreter beside me translated.
Upon hearing this, I immediately nodded.
“Yes? Ah, let’s go.”
Choi Sung-hyuk and Jeong So-yeon started to follow, but the staff member spoke again.
“I’m really sorry, but only Mr. Kyu-seong can enter the research institute. Could you please wait for a moment?”
We exchanged looks and then nodded.
However, one safety measure was prepared.
“Can I bring the familiars?”
“Um, that’s fine.”
Such generosity.
It’s funny if you think that the familiars have a higher chance of causing trouble than those two.
Thinking it was odd, I called the children.
“Where are you going?”
Ara immediately ran up and asked me, and Cheong was asking the other children for permission to leave.
With that, I followed the staff member with all the familiars.
The interpreter couldn’t join, which made me wonder how I would communicate.
“Mr. Kyu-seong, this is Kyler.”
The leading staff member said without turning back.
“Huh.”
“I came to show you directly the Seven Deadly Sin we discussed last time.”
“What?”
Kyler? What are you talking about all of a sudden?
“I know of two dungeons of the Seven Deadly Sins. One is the well-known Dungeon of Lust, and the other is an undiscovered one I found a few years ago.”
“Two…”
This was new to me.
Considering he knew a lot about the Seven Deadly Sins, I assumed he was talking about the Dungeon of Lust in the USA, but he knew another one?!
“An undiscovered one!!”
What kind of dungeon could it be?
Envy? Pride? Sloth?
Whatever it was, it was welcome news for me.
“The undiscovered dungeon is not in the USA. I found it while exploring remote areas.”
“Ah…”
“However, the Dungeon of Lust is nearby. That’s why the clinic was established here.”
“Why is that?”
“The founding of this clinic was for my daughter. And I thought the Seven Deadly Sins might be the answer to her treatment, although it wasn’t lust.”
“Does that mean the undiscovered Seven Deadly Sins could be the answer to your daughter’s treatment?”
“I’m guessing so.”
What kind of Seven Deadly Sin could cure Emily’s illness?
He must have already entered the dungeon and used a return stone to come back.
“Let’s visit the Dungeon of Lust together briefly.”
“Right now?”
“Yes. Right now.”
Then Kyler handed me something.
It was a small ring that could fit on a pinky finger, which I accepted.
“It’s an object capable of mass teleportation. It transports us to specified coordinates.”
“Mass teleport?”
“Think of it as group teleportation. I’ve set the coordinates right in front of the Dungeon of Lust.”
“Whoa.”
This guy is really courting disaster!
On one hand, it seemed fitting for Kyler, known as a Level 9 Awakener and a Wanderer, to do something like this.
“I’ll follow immediately. I’ll guide you through the dungeon.”
“Uh, yes.”
Although I was slightly taken aback by the sudden exploration of the Seven Deadly Sins, seeing the children by my side reassured me.
Ara and Cheong, Mammon and Ras.
With just these four, there was nothing to fear.
As soon as I put on the ring and used the item, the familiars were all designated, and we teleported together.
-Ho, impressive.
-Ugh.
“Kyaha!”
“It’s scary!”
As I heard the children’s shouts, my view shifted instantly.
When I gathered my senses, we were already standing in an unknown space.
“Whoa!”
And there, a gigantic dungeon entrance was surrounded by all kinds of advanced equipment.
It resembled the scene around the Dungeon of Wrath, which the European Union had surrounded.
But it felt a bit more sophisticated.
‘Is there nobody here?’
I felt something was odd, but soon Kyler appeared beside me.
“Let’s go in.”
“Ah, isn’t it dangerous?”
“No problem. The Dungeon of Lust is already in a state of complete annihilation, with only the boss monster and its species remaining. And they don’t usually come out of their lair.”
“Ah.”
“As long as we don’t enter the lair, there’s no danger.”
Reassured by Kyler’s detailed knowledge, I nodded.
Soon, Kyler strode into the dungeon first.
‘What measures has he taken?’
It was strange that there were no people, and it was odd that we could enter so casually.
But seeing Kyler act so confidently, he must have prepared something.
“Is Ashu here?”
“Yes.”
“Oh! We’re going to see Ashu!”
Ara cheered and raised her hands, and Mammon and Ras responded.
-It’s been a while. Her misery was quite the delicacy.
-Hmm, she was a wild child; has she matured a bit?
Ras licked his lips, and Mammon muttered worriedly.
With various reactions, they cautiously headed towards the dungeon.
Thump!
An unknown noise greeted us as we entered the dungeon.
And soon we discovered something.
“Huh?”
Thud!
Kyler, who had entered first, was fighting something small and incredibly fast.
“What, what is that?”
Safe, huh?!
What in the world is he fighting?
The opponent was exceedingly fast.
Even Kyler could barely react, and it was too fast for me to see.
“Mr. Kyu-seong! Use the return stone to escape immediately!”
Kyler shouted urgently.
It felt like he was facing something unexpected.
I naturally prepared to use the return stone I had been holding since entering.
“Oh! It’s Ashu! Ashu! I have come!”
At that moment, Ara waved and greeted.
Then Mammon and Ras also waved their hands.
-Ashu!
-The Soverign has arrived.
Only Cheong hid behind my back, peering out, when something incredibly fast, previously unseen, suddenly charged at us.
Could this be Ashu of Lust?
“Mr. Kyu-seong! Danger…..!”
Kyler’s urgent voice followed, and soon something the size of my knee stopped in front of Ara.
-Gula?
“Ashu! Now I am Ara!”
-Gula!
As it stopped, I could see its form properly.
It was just a plain white rabbit, except it walked on two legs, which was unusual and cute.
The rabbit, called Ashu, seemed overjoyed as it hugged Ara.
It also shouted towards Mammon and Ras who were with us.
-Mammon! Ras! Hello! Hello!
Its tone was bright and seemed a bit chaotic.
Yet, this only made its joy more apparent.
“Ashu, it’s been a while.”
-Yes, yes! Long time no see, Gula!
“I am Ara!”
-A new name, huh? Ashu likes the name Ara too!
Ashu giggled as it laughed.
Kyler, watching this scene, seemed dumbfounded.
“What in the world is going on here…”
He seemed unable to comprehend the situation.
Meanwhile, Ara was introducing me.
“This is Kyu-seong Kyu-seong! The great lord!”
-Kyu-seong Kyu-seong? I’m Ashu! Nice to meet you, giggle!
With a natural greeting, I also bowed my head.
“Hello, Ashu?”
-Hmm, guests have come, so I wanted to offer some food, but that’s a problem! Ashu came out of the burrow because I thought there might be nothing to eat.
Ashu looked around distractedly.
“Ashu, we’ve brought food!”
-You brought food?
“It’s something Ashu will like! It’s stuff that can be cooked up a lot!”
-Cook up a lot?!
Ashu’s eyes sparkled with excitement.
Just looking at it, it was nothing more than an adorably cute rabbit.
Hard to believe this little one pushed Kyler to his limits.
I then took out a package I had been carrying on my back.
I started to show all kinds of ingredients.
-Oh, ohhh. Ohhhhh!!
Ashu began to get excited.
Soon it picked up each vegetable, sniffed them, and looked ecstatic.
-Can Ashu cook this?
“Uh? Of course.”
-Great! Ashu will cook for you!
Ashu grabbed a handful of the crops and scurried off, then suddenly remembered something and shouted back at us.
-Follow Ashu! I’ll treat you to something delicious!
I nodded and followed Ashu.
Kyler then swallowed dryly and asked me.
“Kyu-seong, what exactly is happening here…”
“Uh, a surprise invitation?”
“Huh?”
Honestly, I also didn’t know how to explain this.
“Just follow and see,” I suggested, and Kyler, with a somewhat fearful look, nodded as he watched Ashu’s round tail.
“If Kyu-seong is going, I must take responsibility to the end.”
His voice was solemn, and I scratched my head.
Certainly, we seemed to have different perspectives.
‘Well, he had to confront it directly.’
Probably he concluded that he couldn’t defeat Ashu.
Following Ashu, for Kyler, might have felt like risking his life.
“The more I learn about you, Kyu-seong, the more I find you differ from what is known to the world.”
“Me?”
“It’s a Seven Deadly Sin. A monster even I can’t defeat. And yet you greet it so casually…”
While he was speaking, Kyler turned his gaze to my service
beasts.
Then he chewed his lip and finally held back.
It was as if he had many questions but chose to restrain himself.
“Don’t worry.”
I awkwardly reassured Kyler.
“I will certainly find a cure for your daughter.”
“Have you discovered a treatment?!”
That must have been his biggest concern.
However, it seemed he had deliberately not asked to keep a promise first.
“I’m not sure yet, but I’m exploring various methods.”
“Ah…”
In the meantime, we had finally descended into the rabbit burrow.
Then we felt many gazes upon us.
“Uh.”
“Gulp”
The burrow was filled with cute rabbits.
And Ashu greeted us as we entered the burrow.
-Welcome to the village of the Breeding Tribe!
Breeding Tribe.
The Lust of the Seven Deadly Sins.
So that’s why there are so many.
‘Well, indeed, they’re healthy. Ha ha.’
……Thinking about it, the more manpower, the better.
I’ll take them all to my dungeon. Hehe.
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