The Cook of a Perished World - Chapter 158

Episode 158: Seal (1)

A thick chain and an amulet that looks ominous at first glance.

It’s a huge iron door that’s clinging tightly to it.

“There’s martial arts for Gwangil in here?”

“For now, yes.”

Gwangil looked at Seohwan with anxious eyes.

“I wonder why you said you couldn’t teach me?”

“That’s because the martial arts for Cheonsalseong are sealed in the Bidong.”

A seal.

“There are not many martial arts that can control and use the killing nature of the Heavenly Killer Castle.”

Seohwan’s explanation continued.

“In the first place, it is a martial art for special people, so if someone who is not a natural killer learns it, on the contrary, they will end up becoming a crazy murderer. Although it is a martial art that can provide great strength, it is also an overly dangerous martial art. That is why it was sealed in the secret chamber.”

“therefore. “I can’t show it because it’s an important martial art, is it something like that?”

“…In the past, that would have been one of the reasons. But the reason doesn’t matter now.”

Seohwan stretched out his finger and pointed to other books he had already taken out.

Books that we said we would teach our troops.

“Originally, each of the martial arts just brought up is precious knowledge that cannot be taught carelessly. “You shouldn’t even show it to outsiders.”

“Then why?”

“I told you. “My world has been destroyed.”

Seohwan carefully handles an old book.

“The culture of a destroyed world has no meaning. “If that’s the case, then there’s no need to regret teaching.”

“…Is that so?”

“Even though it was something I did under duress, I actually thought it wasn’t a bad thing. “If I can pass on at least the knowledge that my world has accumulated to this world… it will be better than perishing without leaving anything behind.”

I’m not sure.

As the last survivor of a destroyed world.

It must mean that a decision has been made.

‘Isn’t it about someone else?’

My world is also heading towards destruction.

To think that Seohwan’s appearance may become our future.

It was strangely bitter.

“The reason why it is impossible to teach the nature of a thousand deaths is simple.”

It’s not because Bi-dong’s martial arts are too rare.

“It’s because I can’t open that secret cavity in the first place.”

“….”

He looked at Gwangil with an apologetic expression.

“I can imagine how much trouble you must be suffering due to that celestial nature. “We too often suffer unwanted misfortune because we cannot control our innate wildness.”

“….”

“I feel like I want to prevent your misfortune. “If I could teach you the martial arts inside of you, I could calm your madness, but… all I can say is that I’m sorry.”

In those words.

Gwangil, who was full of expectations, was seen to be noticeably depressed.

“Does it really have to be a martial art for the immortality? Gwangil is this guy. It seems like you have some talent in martial arts in general. Even if it’s just the martial arts skills that were supposed to be given to other soldiers…” “If

that were possible, the Heavenly Killers wouldn’t have made a name for themselves as crazy killers. If it is not a martial art that can properly handle that energy, it is better not to learn it. “By learning an unsuitable martial art, the chances of being controlled by madness will increase overwhelmingly.”

“No, still. “There must be some way.”

“I’m sorry, but I’m teaching you the martial arts inside this bidong. “I don’t know any other way.”

“…under. Shit. “Then there must be a way to break this door or something!”

Let me swear.

Gwangil looked embarrassed and waved his hand in front of me.

“I’m fine. Calm down. “Sergeant Shin.”

“It’s okay. Try to be quiet. “I’m going to tell this guy to find the answer somehow.”

but.

Seohwan just shook his head calmly.

“If it was a door that could be opened with force, it would have been opened a long time ago.”

“….”

“It’s not just a simple iron door. It is a door sealed with various spells in a mineral known to be the strongest in the world. Unless Master returns, there is no one who can open this door with force.”

I glanced down at the shadow.

[Mac that eats steel]

I thought that if it was black, it would somehow be able to get through that door.

-Kkiing…

What comes from inside is a cry of lack of confidence.

I heard it was sealed with all kinds of magic.

It is impossible to pierce any mineral, not even the black metal that can chew and swallow it.

Crack.

Let me bite my lip.

Gwangil stopped me, breaking out in a cold sweat.

“I’m really fine. You know. “I’m strong enough even without those martial arts skills.”

“….”

“ha ha ha. Of course, it’s a bit unfortunate that I can’t control my madness… but even if I don’t have that kind of skill, I can do it somehow with my mental power! ah. Sergeant Shin, you also said this repeatedly, right? If it doesn’t work out, make it happen.”

“Huh… Gwangil.”

“I will control it someday with the spirit of evil! So don’t worry too much. Isn’t this my job after all? “Please trust and entrust my work to me…”

“That’s because it’s not just your job.”

“yes?”

this.

It’s not important to just you.

“Whew…”

I sighed and wiped my face.

I said to Seohwan.

“You two, let’s talk for a moment.”

“…?”

“Gwangil, you are resting with the other soldiers.”

“…yes.”

Although he seemed to not understand my reaction.

A guy who obediently follows orders.

What a gentle guy.

“What do you want to talk about?”

“This is an extension of what we were talking about earlier. A way to solve that guy’s madness. “Anything is fine, so give it to me.”

“…I told you. There is no way for me. “Why are you so angry about what that giant did?”

Rather, he is the one who tilts his head.

“What the giant said was not wrong. This is the giant’s job, not yours. Aren’t you already strong enough? Those two who were in your shadow. “The strength of those two alone would be enough even without the martial arts of the Heavenly Killer.”

“I told you. “This isn’t just Gwangil’s job.”

“…?”

I said while fiddling with the kitchen knife in my arms.

To be honest, it’s a story I’m reluctant to reveal to others.

“The madness that guy has… It’s because of me.”

“…what?”

Because it was a story about my sins.

[Chef’s Special Sauce]

Although it’s a skill with a funny name.

Contrary to its funny-looking name.

It is a skill that boasts a very powerful effect.

‘The power to manipulate people’s emotions.’

Probably of all the abilities I have.

The most dangerous power is this.

Although this ability is now fully understood.

In the early days.

I didn’t know how powerful this ability was.

“Gwangil was a guy who lived a life that was farthest from madness. Rather, he was a terrible coward. “I’m so scared that I can’t even hear scary stories.”

“Does that mean you changed it?”

“Because a timid personality is not good for survival. At the time, I thought it was for everyone. Even now, that thought itself remains the same. The problem is… it was too much.”

A dish containing [container].

The result of excessive courage.

Gwangil went through an awakening while being caught up in madness.

‘Awakening as a berserker.’

So what should I say?

A madness that will torment and torment him for the rest of his life.

What created it.

It means none other than me.

“This is the madness I created because I wanted to live.”

This is the first time I’ve said this directly to someone else.

Even to Minjae, who was the first to notice my abilities.

Because I never talked about this debt I have.

“That’s why it’s up to me to take responsibility.”

“…indeed.”

Rather, is it because it’s my first time seeing him?

I was able to release it as if I was looking at the wall and muttering.

Seohwan, who heard the story, nodded slightly.

“…I thought he must have been quite a piece of trash because he used his power to oppress others.”

“What man?”

“It looks like the guy our martial arts will fall for is not that evil. “You can consider yourself a little fortunate.”

“….”

What did you think when you heard me say that?

Seohwan’s face looking at me.

The expression had changed slightly favorably.

“but. “Let me correct one thing first.”

“?”

“It’s probably your imagination that the Heavenly Death Star appeared because of you.”

“what?”

I couldn’t help but open my eyes wide at those words.

Anyone can tell that the reason he turned into a berserker was because of my cooking.

But it’s an illusion.

“The rules of this world and the world I live in may be a little different, but if it goes as I expected, there probably won’t be a big difference.”

“So what is that?”

“The nature of a thousand years of life is something that is innate from birth. “It’s not the kind of thing that can arise after birth.”

“…?”

No but.

Gwang-il was originally a maniac and a maniac who was far from being a murderer.

On the contrary, he was so scared that he couldn’t even do dangerous things.

“However, there will be a difference in when the nature of life is revealed.”

“Apparition…?”

“Nine times out of ten, people whose natural instincts manifest at a young age will not be able to handle that energy and will die. Because it is too powerful. Therefore, those who have been given a thousand lives instinctively delay its manifestation.”

“You’re late.”

“In most cases, we slow down its manifestation by taking on the appearance that is the furthest from heavenly nature. “Most angels appear like timid Confucian scholars before their blood blossoms.”

“….”

Does this mean Gwangil is also the same?

“What you did… was only to awaken that sleeping energy. “Whether it is early or late, the spirit of Heavenly Death will awaken at some point.”

“Isn’t that what happened in the end because I was the trigger?”

“It’s not wrong. “If you were to ask me if it had a bad result, I don’t think it would have.”

He folds his arms and looks down at the dormitory where Gwangil is waiting.

“Physically, he is already a near-complete warrior. Preparations to capture the energy of a thousand years old had already been completed. “In fact, it seems that by opening my eyes before the energy got stronger, my reason was not completely consumed by the madness.”

“…!”

“If the energy of the Heavenly Killer had become much stronger and then manifested, he would have truly turned into a crazy murderer. What you did was rather appropriate at the right time. “It’s even more so if I say that I was able to overcome many fights thanks to that energy.”

From what Seohwan said.

I could only mutter with my eyes wide open.

“…Are you serious? “You’re trying to lie to appease me…”

“Placing me? “Why should I appease someone who threatens me with force and tells me to give up my martial arts?”

“…haha.”

what.

Was it something like that?

“If you hadn’t given the opportunity, that giant could have suffered even greater harm. “There is no need to feel guilty.”

I feel like my whole body is losing strength.

One of those feelings of guilt that I thought I would have to carry with me for the rest of my life.

It was actually nothing.

“Do you feel relieved now?”

“any.”

Seohwan nods his head slightly.

“Like I said. Because you quickly released that energy, the man’s reason was able to avoid being completely eroded by madness. It may be a pity, though. The energy of the Heavenly Killer is so powerful that even if one does not practice martial arts, he will be able to generate strength comparable to that of those who have learned martial arts. He gave up his martial arts…”

“No. “That and this are different.”

“what?”

Thanks to this guy.

I learned that I don’t have to feel guilty about Gwangil.

but.

That and finding Gwangil’s martial arts skills are completely different things.

“Even if the guilt is alleviated, it doesn’t mean there is no sense of responsibility.”

“What does that mean?”

“That guy is a member of our unit and I am the commander of that unit.”

“….”

Apart from guilt.

I still have a responsibility to my troops.

What more?

Every member of the other unit brings at least one decent martial art.

Gwangil has nothing.

That’s a bit much.

“It seems so bullying.”

“….”

Our unit doesn’t have that kind of atmosphere.