I’m Just an Ordinary Human

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36 people

That’s the number of [Clowns] killed in just ten days.

From two to as many as five a day.

No matter where they are hiding in the world, they suddenly appear and draw the head of a [Clown] like a lottery.

Truly an unavoidable disaster.

Even at this moment…

Twitch.

The [Clown] feels the death of the [Possessed] and shudders.

At that sight, those around him frown and ask the [Clown].

“Where is it this time?”

“Hehe… It looks like someone in England got hit.”

Lake Doozmari.

As the scene of the holy lake, featured in the legends of King Arthur, is completely turned upside down, memories of death seep into the [Clown].

Now it’s the 37th.

“This is troublesome.”

“Yeah, why did you have to mess with that…”

“Can’t we just give him up and be done with it?”

Seeing the [Clown], the surrounding members of the [Artist] organization began to voice their dissatisfaction.

The executives belonging to the [Artist] had gathered in one place.

Normally a disjointed bunch with weak bonds among the members, they couldn’t avoid gathering in this emergency.

Since the organization called [Artist] was established, this was probably the first time.

That’s how serious the situation was right now.

The [Clown] even held a high-ranking position within the [Artist].

The faith he gathers from around the world is important for the [Artist] too.

However, that supply was being blocked.

“Isn’t the [Broadcasting Station] targeting just the [Clown]? Just give him up.”

“He got the [Painter] involved on his own, so he should take the responsibility too.”

Well, it seems the others were angry because of their own strongholds or forces that were destroyed in the process…

“Be quiet.”

At that moment, a man spoke up.

[Artist]

Someone who dares to refer to himself with the name of the colossal force that has divided the world.

At his words, the clamorous crowd fell silent.

The reason they could somehow bind themselves into one force, despite their aimless chaos, was because of him.

His gaze turned towards the [Clown].

“We can’t give up the [Clown].”

Though it was unfortunate for the [Painter]…

Considering the role the [Clown] held within the [Artist], the importance of the [Painter] was incomparable.

“If we don’t give up the [Clown], that madness will keep rampaging, won’t it?”

Over the past ten days, they, as the [Artist], hadn’t just idly watched Han Yu-seong rampage.

They judged that the [Clown]’s aggressive approaches and probing were the source of the problem and had attempted to make contact as peacefully as possible, but…

“What the hell, just hand over the [Clown], terrorist.”

The other side had no intention of sitting at the negotiation table from the start.

“That’s a problem.”

If it were a mediocre opponent, they could just crush him, but this opponent was too strong.

Well, what can we do?

If you don’t want to be tormented by a monster, you have no choice but to catch the monster.

“Catch him? The one who caught the Alliance Leader?”

“Well, just because he caught the Alliance Leader doesn’t mean he is the Alliance Leader.”

If it’s a monster intoxicated with power, there might be a way to hunt it.

*

“Huh? They suddenly said the clowns disappeared?”

That’s the news I received from Bear after picking the wrong lottery in England once again.

The reactions of the [Clowns], still having dozens remaining, have vanished.

Except for one.

“It’s a trap.”

“It’s probably a trap.”

Bear and I said simultaneously.

An obvious trap.

Yet, at the same time, I was confident that I had acted under the assumption that I would fall into it.

I had baited the [Clown]’s main body, so there’s no way I wouldn’t get caught.

“You know me too well?”

“Given what you’ve done so far, isn’t it strange not to know?”

I killed 37 [Clowns].

While not all of them were in landmark-like locations, most of them were situated at historically significant sites, as they were gathering thoughts and faith…

All burned away along with the [Clowns].

From the very beginning, there had been a problem with the way Han Yu-seong entered.

He flew towards the area where the [Clown] was with the [Company]’s private plane, then just jumped out without using a parachute.

It didn’t even matter that he didn’t have skills like Lumi’s [Shockwave].

Falling from several hundred meters, he accelerated even more by stepping into the space.

Han Yu-seong, falling like that, was no different than a small meteor…

And it was only natural that the structures struck by him collapsed, causing earthquakes from the ground he landed on.

It goes without saying that preserving that scene intact was impossible.

“Are you aware that more was destroyed by what you did than by the [Abnormalities]?”

It’s been two months since the flood of [Abnormalities].

Many things have been destroyed and gone, but compared to Han Yu-seong, who precisely targeted landmarks and historical preservation sites for destruction, the [Abnormalities] were truly mild.

In the first place, relatively strong enemies hardly leave their own territories, so unless you consider their spawn locations, the actual destruction range wasn’t as large as one might think.

In reality, most of the ones that significantly harm humans are low-level creatures like [Zombies], so the actual damage to buildings was minimal as well.

“Well, there’s nothing we can do. The [Clown] only hides in those spots.”

I moved to avoid Bear’s nagging.

What does a landmark even mean in this world…?

“Since I can’t see them, everyone must have gone out?”

While I was tracking the [Clowns], the people I’d taken in weren’t just slacking off.

First was monitoring the [Streamer].

Recently, Bear and I had been monitoring, but it still seemed insufficient with just the two of us since I was working outside.

Including the viewers I had first taken in, those with weaker combat capabilities were tasked with reporting those engaging in defection and underhanded tactics to the [Ordinary Military Base], where soldiers would enforce restrictions.

In addition, there were others, mainly strong men, cleaning up the surrounding [Zombies], and Lumi and Jung Seong-min were diligently roaming around to deal with the occasionally emerging, slightly stronger [Abnormalities].

“That Mungchi guy. Just up and leaves like that.”

Mungchi, who had known Jung Seong-min since the days of the [Alliance], had recently been seen out and about.

Hmph, like, my previous owner was better?

I never really thought of myself as an animal person, but now that he’s gone, it feels oddly lonely on my side.

This is why you shouldn’t get attached to animals…

It was at that moment.

“What’s this?”

An ominous energy in the air began to rapidly dissipate.

“Looks like I don’t have to worry about Seoul anymore, huh?”

Come to think of it, they said a [Gold-tier Streamer] was born recently?

It felt like their growth was fast, and it seems they even managed to catch the [First Zombie].

For now, I thought of trying to recruit that guy who reached gold and the one who took down the boss…

“Welcome back!”

“Woof woof!”

Returning to the city, Lumi and Mungchi greeted me.

Beside them, Jung Seong-min frowned upon seeing me.

Mungchi, who had grown large while carrying Lumi, quickly shrank to a puppy size and lunged at me.

A furball jumping into my arms.

Yes, this is healing…

So,

“Who’s that over there?”

A middle-aged man in priestly robes standing between the two couples looked at me and spoke.

“Oho… It’s nice to meet you, prophet.”

Jung Seong-min’s face wrinkled even more at the sight.

Clearly, he’s a being from the temple, so it was to be expected.

The [Alliance] and the [Temple] are known enemies.

However, the words that followed left even Han Yu-seong astonished.

“I am but a humble servant, the Deputy Priest of the Temple.”

The boss of the [Temple] has come to the city.

*

The Four Great Forces.

That is to say, the bosses of the old Four Great Forces, excluding the [Broadcasting Station], have all lived long lives.

The Alliance Leader, the very starting point of human civilization, is one, but the [Artist] is also presumed to be from the Renaissance era, and even the youngest members of the [Board] have lived over a century.

So, who among them is the oldest?

No.

There were those who served the gods even before the rebellion of the ancient heroes.

The leader of the priests serving the [God].

In modern terms, that would be similar to a pope.

“I am but an insignificant old man, so please treat me comfortably.”

“Uh… Well, please take a seat?”

I brought the man called the Deputy Priest over and offered him a chair.

I mean, even if I added up the ages from my reincarnation, he probably had me beat by a mile, and since he bowed down to enter, I found it hard to treat him casually.

I took a moment to leave him and asked Bear.

“Is this okay?”

The Deputy Priest, who was said to have joined after encountering Lumi and the others while out handling outside affairs.

Of course, even he can’t invade a city without permission.

He could probably break through, but if he did, he would have been attacked by entities within the city right away.

Whether it would have been possible to block him was secondary.

So, the Deputy Priest must have entered the city with permission.

And the only one who could exercise such authority in my absence was Bear.

In other words, this teddy bear is the one who allowed the [Temple] leader to enter the city.

“There shouldn’t be any hostile acts.”

“Can you guarantee that?”

“Yes, I’m sure.”

That man may seem dignified, but he’s the leader of the [Temple].

A fanatic in that sense.

They never go against what they say in the name of the god.

Despite their unique madness that other forces shun, in terms of credit, they’re the most trusted force, even more so than the [Company].

Even the long-standing enemy, the [Alliance], trusted the [Temple] in this regard.

“In the name of the god, he has said there will be no hostility.”

“…What? You mean not only will there be no fighting here, but there won’t be any hostility at all?”

Hearing Bear’s words, I felt as if my brain had momentarily short-circuited.

Does that… make any sense?

“You don’t need to be so cautious.”

At that moment, the Deputy Priest approached me and spoke.

When did he get so close…?

Due to the sudden surprise, my concentration was disrupted, but was he able to move that easily without me noticing?

Of course, it’s possible in a non-combat situation.

If there was even a hint of killing intent, my body would have reacted even against my will.

Still, even considering that, he’s definitely a person of considerable skill.

I calmed my mind as I looked at him.

Right, there’s no need to drag this out unnecessarily.

“Then please tell me why you came here.”

A person like the Deputy Priest wouldn’t come all the way here just to show his face without any reason.

“Oh, there’s no particular reason. In fact, it’s quite the obvious request.”

The Deputy Priest smiled kindly and opened his mouth.

“Could you please cease the war with the [Artist]?”