Raided The God’S Warehouse [EN]: Chapter 225

“Se-un, what was that just now…?”

It all happened in an instant.

The crimson wolf, formed from the materialized light of the Stigmata, devoured the remaining body of the Outer in a single gulp.

The Outer wasn’t small, either.

Even though it had been significantly diminished, it was still at a level where it would be difficult to swallow even a large monster in one bite.

Not only did such a massive wolf appear, but as soon as it swallowed the Outer, the wolf’s form vanished as if it were a lie.

However, the reason everyone was surprised wasn’t just because of the wolf’s size.

‘That appearance just now…….’

The crimson liquid dripping from its body as if it had just emerged from a swamp, and its blood-red eyes, the sharp fangs revealed between them.

Although there were subtle differences, the appearance was reminiscent of a host typically consumed by the Outer.

‘Could it be that it didn’t destroy the Outer, but absorbed it?’

When the power of the Stigmata was used, the Outer’s body disappeared with a burning sound.

So, naturally, I thought in terms of ‘destruction,’ but it seems that wasn’t the case.

Didn’t the message even say ‘thirst for prey?’

I can’t be sure yet, but looking at the appearance of the wolf that just emerged…….

‘Is my Stigmata growing by absorbing the Outer?’

In an instant, my head became complicated.

The goal was to completely destroy the Outer, but the Stigmata was getting stronger by absorbing it.

Of course, its appearance was subtly different from the Outer, but that wasn’t something to be taken lightly.

Perhaps, the Stigmata had been autonomously sealing its power until now because it thought Se-un wouldn’t be able to handle the Outer’s power?

As Se-un thought that, he soon shook his head.

‘The fact that the seal has been released means it has judged that I can handle that power.’

Otherwise, the seal wouldn’t have been released suddenly.

In other words, if I continue to grow stronger so as not to be consumed by the power of the Stigmata… it means I can control even the power of the Outer.

Fight evil with evil.

As the saying goes, shouldn’t you fight fire with fire? [A common idiom meaning to use the same methods as your enemy.]

Even if this is truly the power of the Outer, if I can control it properly, there won’t be a more reliable ally than this.

“Is it over now?”

Kang Han-cheol came up beside me and asked.

As the situation was resolved, Baek-hyun also landed the Manticore and approached.

The twin sisters were grabbing Se-un’s right hand and observing the Stigmata, asking what that was just now.

As learned during the battle, the Outer from just now had gathered its strength to attack Se-un.

As such, it was right to assume that all the remaining Outers had joined forces, but I couldn’t be sure.

As I was wondering what to answer Kang Han-cheol’s question, fortunately, the system message answered for me.

– You have completed the hidden quest, ‘Unstable End,’ in the ‘Annihilation’ method in the underground bunker.

– All clan members of ‘Diablo’ who participated in the quest will be awarded 100,000 personal contribution points each.

– You have achieved the highest contribution in the hidden quest, ‘Unstable End.’

– You will additionally acquire 500,000 contribution points.

“Looks like it’s over.”

“It seems so.”

The conclusion of the quest set by the King.

The mission given by the King was to secure food and secure a safe zone.

Among them, food security had already been achieved, so the fact that the quest completion popped up meant that a safe zone had been secured.

In the first place, the reason this land was not treated as a safe zone was because of the Outer, so the quest must have been concluded because all the Outers had disappeared.

As the system message said, in the ‘Annihilation’ method.

– The linked quest, ‘Reconstruction,’ has been created due to the completion of the hidden quest.

– Would you like to accept?

As soon as I understood the content, a new quest popped up.

Only a simple title of ‘Reconstruction.’ There were no detailed details, but the content could be easily guessed.

“Shall we go down to the underground bunker for now?”

Se-un accepted the linked quest and turned his steps towards the entrance of the underground bunker.

As soon as Se-un accepted the linked quest and emerged from the underground bunker, he became the center of attention.

It was because when Se-un had left the bunker, he had clearly stated that he would only return after securing a safe zone.

Se-un nodded in response to the people’s expectant gazes, and soon, exclamations of joy filled the underground bunker.

After a short while, the preparations for the citizens’ relocation were complete. Starting with the King, the people of the underground bunker began to ascend to the surface one by one.

“Wow…!”

“It’s the surface!”

“How long has it been since I’ve breathed this fresh air!”

People took deep breaths and cheered with elation.

In reality, the surface was still covered in dust from the impact of the meteorite fragments, obscuring the sunlight.

The dust was naturally dispersed in the air, resulting in poor air quality.

Nevertheless, the people’s reactions were overwhelmingly positive.

Some stretched their arms wide and took deep breaths, while others carefully caressed the dust-covered ground.

Some even stared blankly at the faint sun and shed tears.

This was also true for the King.

“Truly… truly, it’s the surface. I never thought I would breathe the air of the surface again during my reign….”

He even knelt on the dusty floor.

The vassals, who would normally have been horrified and rushed to help the King to his feet, were now넋놓고 [넋놓고 (neoknohgo) is a Korean expression that means to be so engrossed or stunned that one is oblivious to their surroundings] enjoying the surface at this moment.

Well, it couldn’t be helped. It was understandable.

Until Se-un regressed [referring to time travel or a similar ability], the people of this fourth shelter would never have been able to come to the surface.

Probably not even until the tower was destroyed by the Outers.

“Uncles! Don’t just stand there, help us out!”

“Hurry up if you don’t want to sleep outside tonight! Quickly!”

The twin sisters, who had been preparing the residence in advance, shouted at the people.

The basic framework was already prepared, so it seemed that it would be completed quickly with just manpower.

The people put their emotions aside for a moment and ran towards the construction site.

As it was the place where they would be staying in the future, everyone’s eyes were shining with hope, even though they were going to work.

“Once the preparations are somewhat complete, we can bring the things from the underground garden.”

“Ah, we should. Of course.”

At Se-un’s words, the King wiped away his tears and stood up.

He is the King.

He must regain his composure before others and lead the people.

“Still, to plant seeds… it will take a long time.”

The King looked around.

The land was blackened by the heat from the meteorite fragments, and the soil was mixed with salt due to the tidal wave.

Moreover, the condition of the land was close to the worst due to the dust that had accumulated afterward.

However, the condition of the land was the same on the continent.

Therefore, it was a priority to become self-sufficient here first, rather than on the continent where monsters that survived the meteorite still remained.

Even so, with the land like this, they would have to improve the soil day and night for a while.

“Ah, I will help with that.”

“No. I can’t ask you to do something that might take a long time.”

“It won’t take long. If it’s limited to this island.”

“It’s mostly submerged in the sea now, but it’s still the place where our Hopen [likely a place name] stood. No matter how capable you are, it won’t be easy.”

The last fortress, Hopen.

As the King said, the size of this island was large.

It would be close to impossible for an ordinary person to improve all the soil on the island in a short period of time.

No, it would definitely be impossible.

But Se-un was different.

– The Treasury of Greed has been opened.

[ Earthquake ]

– A seismometer magic flower symbolizing the Yellow Tower. It causes ‘earthquakes,’ one of the primal disasters.

Kugugugu-

Six circles rotated fiercely.

Se-un’s mana spread outwards, and the ground trembled.

In particular, the brown mana circle, imbued with the Yellow Tower’s mystery, pulsed with mana excitedly, like a fish in water.

“Oh, Oppa! Be careful!”

The twin sisters shouted a warning, but Se-un had already anticipated the effect.

He redirected the flow of mana, carefully avoiding the area where the ‘Last Fortress, Hopen’ was being constructed.

He poured out all his mana, designating the vast radius visible to the eye, and began to overturn the land in earnest.

Kugugugu-!

The range and power were on a completely different level from the ‘Ground Wave’ Se-un had used before.

The power wasn’t simply causing vibrations in the earth.

“T-the ground!”

The ground cracked open, and all the surface soil tumbled downwards, pulled by gravity, along with the dust.

If any living thing had been on the surface, it would have inevitably fallen into the seemingly endless abyss.

Conversely, the soil hidden deep within the earth was dragged up to the surface.

Clean soil, free of dust and salt.

Of course, being pure soil, it contained many stones and rocks, but with Se-un’s precise control, all the large rocks rolled down through the cracks.

The soil, which had been close to gray due to the dust, instantly transformed into a deep brown color.

Moist and alive, it was soil that perfectly embodied the word ‘fresh’.

“Wouldn’t this be enough?”

“Y-you are… incredible….”

That being said, he hadn’t overturned the entire island.

Even Se-un had a limit to his mana reserves.

However, since there was plenty of time, it seemed he could overturn all the soil in a few days by recovering mana and repeating the magic.

“We can start cultivating crops first, and when cultivation becomes easier, we can raise livestock as well.”

Thud.

Instead of replying to Se-un’s suggestion, the King began to shed tears.

This was probably because the hope for the future, which had been a distant dream when he arrived on the surface, had suddenly become a tangible reality.

In his mind’s eye, he could already see crops blooming brilliantly in the soil that Se-un had revitalized.

And at that moment, even though Se-un hadn’t overturned all the land on the island yet, a system message appeared, indicating the completion of the quest.

– The hidden linked quest in the underground bunker, ‘Reconstruction,’ has been completed!

– Each clan member of ‘Diablo’ who participated in the quest will receive 100,000 personal contribution points.

– The fourth shelter, ‘Underground Bunker,’ has been saved!

– From this moment on, the Tower’s fourth shelter will be renamed ‘Starting Fortress, Hopen.’

– The era of ‘Starting Fortress, Hopen’ begins!

Starting Fortress, Hopen.

Se-un’s eyes widened at the message.

He had expected a change in the fourth shelter after preventing its destruction. However, he never imagined that the name of the shelter itself would change.

Besides, the era of the shelter was beginning to flow?

That implied that the shelter’s time had been frozen until now.

Before the message disappeared, a new one appeared.

– The citizens of Starting Fortress, Hopen, will forever remember you as their ‘Savior.’

– ‘The Wolf Who Swallowed the Meteorite’ is now recorded in the legend of Blood Wolf.

– By writing the first line of the beginning in the abandoned world, you are qualified as a ‘Nova’…….

Chiiik, Chiiiik!

The message flickered as if there was static.

Even without his past life’s experience, Se-un could guess the cause, having already encountered it in this life.

There was only one place that could interfere with the system and modify messages.

That was the Tower’s Management Office.

– A serious anomaly has occurred in the Tower’s fourth shelter.