Ordinary Art Factor [EN]: Chapter 124

[Skill Name: Sarah Matilda (Absolute Rank). Time: None.

Condition: Choice of Sarah Matilda, the priestess of the Idea Goddess.

Effect: Absolute command of Bio Dungeon units.

Damage: Bio Dungeon activation/deactivation]

Well, there’s nothing particularly unusual, but Sarah is the problem.

Since she suddenly appeared at breakfast the other day, she hasn’t shown her face to me even once.

Regardless of her, or the existence of the skill, my skills should still be usable, right?

She’s subordinate to me anyway, and it’s a skill registered in my status, so there shouldn’t be any problems, but what if the skill can’t be used?

If I don’t have the Sarah skill, will I be able to properly clear Bio Dungeon Level 1?

While I was lost in such random thoughts, the large bus finally stopped, and I heard the announcement that we had arrived near the dungeon. After getting off the bus and moving with the members of the Japan Awakened Association and the soldiers and police guarding the dungeon vicinity for about ten minutes,

I finally arrived at the Osaka Level 1 Bio Dungeon… Huh, what is this?

I felt it roughly on the way here, but the situation here was even more serious than I imagined.

Is it because the dungeon entrance is here?

They must have poured all sorts of modern weapons to attack the dungeon units pouring out of the entrance.

Large craters were dug here and there around the dungeon entrance; most of the surrounding buildings were destroyed by shelling or were more than half destroyed. Blackened buildings scorched by flames, and burned-out shops and cars were everywhere.

I don’t have to guess what happened to get a rough idea. It was a war zone.

“Wow… Seoul City Hall Level 3 was relatively good.”

“Wow. This is no joke! If the Taebaeksan Level 1 dungeon in our country explodes, it will be like this here, right?”

“With the Guild Master here, would it explode that easily? Unless you deliberately detonate it.”

“That’s right, isn’t it?”

“Of course.”

These guys! What are you doing, saying this in front of me?

If it were just us, we would have laughed it off as a joke, but this is Japan!

Moreover, right there where the Level 1 Bio Dungeon exploded.

You have to read the situation before doing stupid things.

Look. The Japanese are looking at you strangely!

“You bastards! Stop chatting and prepare to enter the dungeon. If you run out of drinking water, food, potions, or emergency supplies while clearing the dungeon, you’re all doomed! Enter within 2 hours. That’s all!”

“Huh? T-Two hours?”

“Huh? What did you say earlier?”

“Why? Should I make it 20 minutes?”

“G-Guild Master! How can 80 people prepare two weeks’ worth of food and water within two hours…?”

“Looks like there’s 1 hour and 59 minutes left?”

“… Kuwaaaak! All shuttle team leaders, gather around!”

“Damn it! Hey, translator, no, those Japanese Awakened Association guys over there! Come here! Where’s all the food and water you talked about last time! Give me the food and water!”

“Healers, priests, gather around! Check your inventory and report, and the potion shuttle teams take care of it. Check the quantity! Check the number of people per team!”

“Everyone, check your personal equipment! Take out all unnecessary items! Hurry up! It’s two hours!”

Even if we joke around like eating rice [a common Korean saying], my words are absolute in front of the dungeon clear.

I know it, and the guild members know it too. In a dungeon clear where life is at stake, only a clear command system, accurate situation assessment, and immediate action can protect one’s safety.

2 hours and 10 minutes later.

“Personnel check report.”

“Personnel check report!”

“Shuttle Team 1, total 10, casualties 0, current personnel 10. Report complete!”

“Shuttle Team 2, total 10, casualties 0, current personnel 10. Report complete!”

“Shuttle Team 3, total 10, casualties 0, current personnel 10. Report complete!”

…….

“Clear Team, total 86, casualties 0, current personnel 86. Personnel check report complete!”

In the surrounding open space, guild members gathered in groups of 10 for each shuttle team and waited to enter the dungeon.

Of course, there are more Japanese Awakened Association members, soldiers, and government officials guarding, watching, and monitoring the surroundings.

Why? Is it funny that only this many people are clearing a Level 1 dungeon?

Then, you shouldn’t have asked me in the first place.

Why are you looking at me with such doubtful eyes now… Ah, these guys don’t know the situation?

Anyway,

“From now on, the Support Guild Clear Team, 87 people, will begin clearing the Japan Osaka Level 1 Bio Dungeon. Warriors to the front.”

“Entering the dungeon. Warriors, rush forward!”

“B1 formation. Mages, unleash your mana!”

“Wrath of the Idea Goddess! Wall of Fire! … Ready!”

“Tears of the Idea Goddess! Wall of Ice! … Ready!”

“Lament of the Idea Goddess! Dew of Sorrow! … Ready!”

After dozens of mages finished preparing to unleash their mana, the warriors formed a formation.

“Osaka Level 1 Bio Dungeon Clear, enter.”

“Enter!”

“Enter!”

At my command, dozens of warriors repeated the order and threw themselves into the dark dungeon entrance.

5 minutes after entering the Japan Osaka Level 1 Bio Dungeon.

As soon as the dizziness subsided, I looked around.

If there was a huge moving mature tower at the entrance as soon as I entered the dungeon like last time in Taebaeksan Level 1, it would be quite difficult… But, it’s not there?

“It’s not there?”

“Yeah. Last time, the Guild Master just wiped it out and mined minerals all the time.”

“Wait a minute, then that means we have to find the multi [secondary base] or the main base from now on!”

“That’s right.”

“Then, that means we have to fly around on the shuttle for a few days?”

“That’s right.”

“Then, we have to make a campsite for a few more days, and mine minerals when the multi is destroyed.”

“…….”

“The Guild Master and the mages will take care of the clear, so we will be… fucking working hard…”

“… Not us. I’m a healer. Gilsu, good luck~.”

“…….”

Listening to the absurd conversation between Han Deuk and Gilsu next to me, I sometimes wonder if these guys are really sane. Of course, other team leaders and guild members probably have similar thoughts.

Still, until just a moment ago, they were repeating the orders so loudly… Ah, is it because there are many eyes watching around? Really?

Ha, that’s enough.

Anyway, the reason I brought these guys here is actually for that reason. Hehe.

It’s boring if I come alone.

Who mines the minerals if I come alone?

Who cooks the rice, who lights the fire, who fetches the water to wash, and who puts up the tent if I come alone?

Okay. Everyone just has to be faithful to their assigned tasks.

I should do my job too.

“Summon one Probe!”

[Ding! Summons one Probe.]

I picked up the Probe that appeared with the white light and put my hand on its antenna.

Let’s produce a shuttle first.

5 hours and 30 minutes after entering the Japan Osaka Level 1 Bio Dungeon.

It’s been 5 hours since we produced 9 shuttles, boarded the guild members for each team, and set out to find a multi in the dungeon.

I can’t see a multi at all.

“Did I take the wrong way? Is this the right 3 o’clock direction?”

“Yes. We came straight down from the entrance to the right boundary, so it should be right.”

“But why haven’t I seen a single multi so far?”

“… Why are you asking me that…?”

“Ha, that’s enough. Wake me up if you find something. Good night.”

“Are you falling asleep while moving the shuttle?”

“Yeah. If I close my eyes roughly, it’ll come, right?”

“…….”

“You swore for a moment, didn’t you?”

“No? I didn’t say anything?”

“No. You swore in your heart.”

“… Can you hear it? Ah, no. It’s not.”

“Park it.”

“Yes.”

Han Deuk puts his head on the floor of the shuttle and puts his hands behind his back. Won San Bombing (元山爆擊) [referring to a lazy posture, like someone relaxing after a bombing in Wonsan].

Where did this bastard come from… No matter how hard you try, you’re still in Buddha’s palm [meaning you can’t escape your fate].

2 days, 2 hours, and 50 minutes after entering the Japan Osaka Level 1 Bio Dungeon.

“Why! Why the hell! Really whyyyy~.”

“It’s really strange.”

“That’s right. Where did all those bio units go? I haven’t seen a single one so far.”

“Isn’t this a phenomenon before the regen clear [dungeon reset]? Someone cleared it without us knowing, or…”

‘Puh-uhk.’

“Aaaagh! Aaaagh! M-My lord!”

“Shut up! I’m already dying of a headache, are you going to talk nonsense too? Who clears a Level 1 dungeon without anyone knowing? Does that make sense!”

“I just said it! It’s a joke.”

“Shut up!”

“… Yes.”

I flew around on the shuttle for a full two days.

No, I slept soundly for 8 hours in the middle, took a break in the middle, ate, and pooped, so even if I subtract about 10 hours, it’s roughly 14 hours each, a total of 28 hours, no, more than 30 hours including today, and I can’t see anything.

Not to mention Ultra and Hydra, not even upgraded Zerglings, no, not even a single normal Zergling bastard, and not even one Sky Lord floating around.

There is no multi, no dungeon units, nothing.

Why is this situation happening?

Ha~ really….

2 days, 6 hours, and 30 minutes after entering the Japan Osaka Level 1 Bio Dungeon.

Should I just go out?

Can I go out without clearing the dungeon?

There has to be something to clear or do something.

All I can see are big trees, bushes, low hills, and our support guild members.

I can’t find a single bio unit no matter where I look.

“Waa~ A1! A1!”

“F-Forward 2.5km! Main base mature tower found!”

“10 o’clock direction! Distance 2.5km! Main base found!”

Situation reports from guild members continue from the advance reconnaissance shuttle.

That’s it. I finally found it!

But the main base? Not a multi?

It’s a Level 1 Bio Dungeon, but there’s no multi and it’s just the main base?

One thatched house on this wide beach… is not [a Korean saying meaning ‘unexpected’].

Anyway, only one main base?

Damn it! This will reduce the bio unit corpse money [money earned from selling the corpses of bio units]….

I changed the shuttle formation and slowly started approaching the main base.

2km, 1km, 500m, 300m… The closer I got to the main base, the stranger it felt.

“Zerglings, Hydras, Ultras, not visible!”

“Wyverns, Mungteongguri [likely a made-up creature name], Sky Lords, not visible!”

“Uncertain whether bio units exist! It is judged to be hidden or non-existent!”

“Huh? T-The lower part of the mature tower, o-opens!”

What is this? What is this situation?

Why is the atmosphere and pattern similar to the Taebaeksan Level 1 Bio Dungeon last time?

“Something is coming out! Humanoid unit! Humanoid unit, coming out alone!”

“B1! B1 standby!”

“Mage mana manifestation!”

“Warriors stand by!”

The shouts of the team leaders next to me are not heard in my ears.

The magic manifestation spells of the mages and the warriors taking out great swords from their inventories do not catch my eye.

The situation when I met Sarah Matilda.

The atmosphere is similar to the last situation when I discovered the absolute rank cheat skill.

‘Welcome. I’ve been waiting.’

“… Bullshit.”

“Yes? Guild Master. What did you say earlier…?”

“That’s enough, B2! Step back and stand by!”

I landed the shuttle on the dungeon floor and moved the guild members back.

“B2! It’s B2!”

“Standby! Standby!”

I moved the guild members back and started walking slowly.

If it’s the same situation as last time, that non-human-like year [referring to the humanoid unit] has something to say to me.

I think they want to talk first, so I’ll deal with them. Of course, it would be icing on the cake if they gave me an absolute skill like last time. Of course, the Dark Assassins are guarding me too.

Still, just in case.

“Summon all Dark Assassins!”

[Ding! Summons 94 Dark Assassins.]

With a low murmur, I summoned the Dark Assassins to surround me in preparation for an emergency.

I passed through the inside of the main base and slowly walked towards the mature tower, examining her, the humanoid unit.

Sarah, who appeared in Taebaeksan Level 1 last time, had four wings on her back, but this year doesn’t have that.

Is it a difference in rank? What’s different from Sarah?

The appearance was the same as Sarah.

165cm tall. Even the armor that doesn’t look like armor made of unknown material is the same, and the pale complexion and blue eyes except for the wings on the back.

Are they twins? Or sisters?

The height difference seems a bit different, but the innocent image and decadent atmosphere are the same as Sarah. Pretty sexy… Am I crazy?

‘Is Sarah doing well?’

“Huh? Sarah? Do you know Sarah?”

Before I could finish my words, white light poured out of my body, and Sarah was already there.

“… Therapy?”

“It’s been a long time. Sarah Matilda.”

“Yeah. But where is this?”

“… Yes. It’s where I’m subordinate to.”

“Phew, you too.”

“Yes.”

What? What is this situation now?

Don’t just have a reunion among yourselves, give me some understanding?

I came here to clear the dungeon!

“Hey, Sarah.”

“Yes.”

“Don’t you think we need an in-depth conversation?”

“You know.”

“What?”

“You know where this is and why Therapy is here.”

“Who? Me?”

“Yes.”

“… Ya-yi~ you crazy bitch… Haaaa~, no. That’s enough. What can I say to you? It’s all my fault. C-pal [Korean swear word]!”

My stomach bursts and I sigh.

As expected, the absolute skill Sarah is definitely a suicide skill that makes me frustrated to death.

I can’t get an answer even if I ask her.

“Hey, you there. What did you say earlier? Aroma therapy? Do you run a skin shop?”

“…….”

“…….”

Sarah stares blankly at me with strange eyes, and the woman named Therapy doesn’t know what’s going on and has no words.

“Hey, it’s a joke. A joke. Don’t you know dad jokes?”

“…….”

“…….”

“Yeah. How can you know Famous Super Ultra Jjang High Comedy [exaggerated description of comedy]… Hehe.”

The atmosphere is not good. Keueeum.

After a while.

She, the dungeon unit called Therapy, guides us inside the main base mature tower.

Bizarre appearance, geometric patterns, dim atmosphere.

After passing through a long corridor, a huge space appears.

Numerous bio units are lined up around the perimeter, growling, and a golden chair is placed above what appears to be an altar.

Where did everyone go? What are you doing here? Are you guys having a reunion too?

“Come up. The one chosen by that person.”

“Who? Me?”

“… Yes.”

At Therapy’s words, I climbed the stairs and sat on the golden chair, feeling a little awkward.

If they had any intention of attacking, they would have done so long ago, and I was a little relieved because I had the skill Sarah, which has absolute command in the Bio Dungeon, next to me. Of course, the Dark Assassins are also guarding me.

As soon as I sat down, the bizarre cries of Zerglings, Hydras, Ultras, and Wyverns filled the space.

I don’t know if it’s ridicule or an expression of respect, but it’s quite satisfying.

If I take care of the rest and pick out the leather and bones of the Ultras and eat them as slightly cooked shabu-shabu [Japanese hotpot dish]… Keueeum. My mouth is watering.

“… Everyone is your servant. Me too.”

“…….”

What again?

Are you becoming like Sarah?

Are you a suicide skill too?

I wiped the drool and stared at Therapy.

“Recite it. Who is whose servant, and who is the master?”