Inside Red Lions private jet.

Yeom Bangyeol wouldnt accompany us all the way to the U.K., but he was kind enough to guide us inside.

Its quite incredible that Yeom Bangyeol took matters to himself instead of hiring someone to guide the staff inside the plane.

It seemed that their benefactor and his lawmaker hoobae are getting special treatment.

He bought a plane of this caliber to go see Yeom Junyeol abroad?

Not only were sliding doors installed between wide-spaced seats, but there were also bedrooms, shower facilities, a conference room, a gym, a kitchen, and a minibar.

I thought it was a little too much, but I soon understood why Yeom Bangyeol had these.

I paid extra attention since this plane will be used by my family. Though our Junyeol-ies overseas study didnt last long so we rarely use it now.

I would have done the same for my playable characters or Olmu if I had the ability and money.

While imagining giving Olmu his special seat with his toys on our own private plane, I suddenly remembered our flight last summer.

Come to think of it, the last time Hwang Jiho and I were in China, we rode a chartered plane back, not a private jet. Was that plane procured locally since we had to return to Korea suddenly?

On that day, I decided to go back home after receiving Saeum of Aprils message.

When Hwang Jiho heard my intention to go back, he prepared a chartered plane right away.

It wouldve been faster to rent a plane there than to bring one in from Korea.

Hwang Jiho probably has his private jet unattended.

It would need some basic maintenance, but I dont think he often rides it himself.

The reason is obvious of course.

Hwang Jihos abilities are less strong outside Korea. He would avoid traveling abroad if it isnt necessary.

On a chartered flight from China to Korea, Hwang Jiho produced a golden chess board and pieces with his energy waves.

Moving the alter egos while the true self is outside the Korean Peninsula is quite tricky. In other words... its like I need to create a separate hand with energy wave to be able to move the other pieces on the board.

The ability to think, the precision of skills, and the ability to concentrate are greatly reduced. Thats why I took care of everything important before hopping on this overseas trip.

When I remembered our conversation, I felt relief at my decision not to tell Hwang Jiho about this overseas trip.

Theres a possibility that Hwang Jiho would follow me even though he already has so much stuff to take care of.

And I havent figured out how Hwang Jiho can be killed yet.

I dont know how the Black Screen neutralized Hwang Jiho yet. Its better for him to not leave Korea where his power is weakened.

While I was deep in thought, I looked around all the major facilities in the jet.

After Yeom Bangyeol completed the tour, he left a message for me and Sung Gukeon before leaving the plane.

Have a safe trip then. Gukeon-ah, this child overdid himself yesterday. Take good care of him.

After saying Yeom Bangyeol said his goodbye, Sung Gukeon, and Jeon Muyeong silently looked at me.

Their gaze tells me theyre checking whether theres something wrong with me.

The two wouldnt find anything though since I already received treatment yesterday, but it seems like Sung Gukeon wouldnt let it go easily.

Perhaps... Was there another incident at the broadcasting station? I saw Professor Ham Geunhyungs name in the audience. Theres circumstantial evidence too that the Red Lion Team was at the scene.

Among the players who participated in dealing with otherworlds, the Nameless Supernova wasnt listed.

He mustve done something then that wasnt put in the associations records.

Yesterdays incident was widely reported by the news.

It happened in conjunction with the final broadcast with Playlist so it was inevitable that the publics attention would be drawn to it.

Perhaps the Red Lion Team did a fantastic job, the incident with Cadmus wasnt reported at all.

And since its not a strange occurrence for the Red Lion Team to overreact to things related to Yeom Junyeol, no one questioned it when the team actively intervened.

I wont try to dig up what the Red Lion Team and the Association have covered up. Though I know Id still do it if I deem it necessary. Hahaha!

Sung Gukeon laughed cheerfully.

Without having any specific information, its an applaudable ability that he was able to grasp the existence of another incident in an instant.

He seemed like a big senior on the surface, but the aura of a re-elected lawmaker cannot be mistaken.

Sung Gukeon changed the subject.

I see you didnt bring any luggage, Euishin-ah.

Ill buy necessities there.

I didnt have time to stop by my dormitory room to pack, so I came empty-handed.

Ill be okay even if I dont shop for necessities since I have some emergency stuff stored in my item window, but I might just go shopping if I felt like it.

Alright. Tell Muyeong if you need anything.

Sung Gukeon didnt ask anything after that.

Sung Gukeon himself was someone who was often at the center of big incidents, so it doesnt seem unusual for him.

He wasnt phased too when I told him that wed be riding on the Red Lions private jet.

After takeoff, the three of us moved to the conference room right when the seatbelt sign was off.

I sat opposite Sung Gukeon upon his suggestion, and Jeon Muyeong handed over printed documents to us.

Please destroy this material after were done.

The data handed over to Jeon Muyeong contained details of the tentatively named An Old Saints Halloween Party

From the first glance, it doesnt seem like this information was obtained through general means.

This Halloween Party hosted by a royal lineage isnt well known, but he was able to investigate this much. As expected, Jeon Muyeong is really skilled.

While I was memorizing the location, time, and strange phenomena that occurred in the previous parties, Sung Gukeon suddenly asked a question.

Euishin-ah, about the teacher who came to see you off earlier...

There were two teachers who saw us off.

Sung Gukeon would refer to Yong Jegun as dragon instead of teacher, so I know hes referring to Kim Shinrok.

Why did he come all the way here to accompany you?

It was out of the blue, but his question is legitimate.

Kim Shinrok wasnt my homeroom teacher, so its no doubt that hed see it strange.

I cant reveal Kim Shinroks identity nor can I say hes a descendant of the Tiger Clan.

I decided to use the excuse Kim Shinrok made when he came all the way to the Dragon Clans territory to see me.

Professor Kim Shinrok was worried since I am a dormitory student.

There were hundreds of dormitory students though, so I guess he might still see it strange that the professor would see one off to go abroad.

However, thanks to Jeon Muyeongs words, my excuse was persuasive enough.

Professor Kim Shinrok had always been affectionate since long before, even if he cant express himself well. Maybe because he was a new teacher at that time, but he seemed awkward with the students. Even so, he always showed a caring attitude.

I see... So hes that kind of professor.

Im sure hes worried about his student going abroad the very next day an incident at the broadcasting station occurred.

It was my first time seeing Jeon Muyeong, who had always been in passive roles, take such an active step.

Sung Gukeon listened silently to Jeon Muyeongs praise of Kim Shinrok.

He seemed to have deep thoughts when Kim Shinrok was mentioned, but he wasnt verbally expressing his thoughts.

That professor seemed close with that dragon too.

I heard that Professor Kim Shinrok has never left Eungwang High. Since hes been a teacher for so long, its not strange for them to know each other.

Jeon Muyeong didnt hide his trust in Kim Shinrok.

Its to the point where every word from Sung Gukeon was dismissed.

I thought this topic would be taken care of even if I didnt say anything, but I decided to speak up.

Im sorry.

When I found the right timing, I decided to apologize first.

Instead of being flustered by the sudden apology, Sung Gukeon simply asked why with a soft face.

Sung Gukeon sunbaenim, I didnt tell you about Professor Yong Jegun in advance even though I knew you were wary of people of royal lineage.

I know that hes on good terms with Yeom Bangyeol, but it was something worth apologizing for since we were borrowing authority from royal lineage after all.

Haha! Yes, it was quite sudden. But its alright. In the first place, I wouldnt have boarded this plane if I didnt trust Yeom Bangyeol sunbaenim.

Sung Gukeon smiled, saying that it was okay.

I dont know about others of royal lineage or descendants, but I trust Yeom Bangyeol sunbaenim. If the Dragon Clan tries to attack the Korean Peninsula, Im sure hell do his best to dissuade them. I see him with my eyes, and Im confident in him.

Im thankful for his words, but I became curious as to how people of royal lineage and descendants look through his eyes.

Maybe if hed looked at everyone with those eyes, he wouldnt have been wary of all of them.

Although, since he has a history with people of royal lineage, I cant blame him.

Sung Gukeon trusted and followed Kim Shinrok too.

Of course, its possible that he believed that Kim Shinrok was human until the end.

There are some things that we have to recapture this time, so if we were on board a regular aircraft, we would have to go through complicated procedures. Its a good decision, hoobae-ah.

Sung Gukeon reached over and tapped my shoulder.

As we all know, the primary goal of this expedition is to recover the Imoogis Exorcism

Sung Gukeon floated a hologram of Imoogis Exorcism.

If an old student of Artist Hong Kyungbok hadnt sold Min Geurins work abroad, all of this wouldnt have happened.

Sung Gukeon explained further.

Oh, I heard about the story of this painting from you, but I have heard more details from Artist Hong Kyungbok.

It seems like Sung Gukeon knows something more than the paintings whereabouts.

He briefly explained the last page of the data by floating it on a hologram.

From when the painting was commissioned to production, how the materials were procured, and how to determine its authenticity... I wrote it all down so please check it out.

I memorized the last page.

Thanks to Sung Gukeons explanation and the data prepared by Jeon Muyeong, the small details easily entered my head.

After the briefing, Sung Gukeon revealed another shocking thing.

I got a list of sales that will be put up for the Halloween auction in advance. I thought it would be easier than I thought. But Imoogis Exorcism is not the main thing.

A piece by my playable character isnt the main event?!

Even though that means our quest will be a little easier, it didnt feel very good.

Haha! I understand how you feel, Euishin. The party is not on our home grounds. Lets think of this positively.

...Yes.

While I tried to control my emotions, Sung Gukeon continued his explanation.

The auction features one of the four greatest treasures of Tuatha de Dannan (Tribe of Danu). Since its related to superior beings, it easily beats Imoogis Exorcism.

A total of four treasures of the People of Goddess Danu.

First, the Lia Fail (Stone of Destiny), a stone that is said to make a noise when someone whos fit to be a king touches it.

Second, the unescapable Sword of Nuada.

Third, the five-pronged Spear of Lugh that is said to guarantee victory.

And fourth, a symbol of abundance, the Cauldron of the Dagda.

I still dont know which of the four items is up for auction, but it was shocking, to say the least.

...One of them is being auctioned?

Yes, theres no doubt about it.

Those divine treasures had been a symbol of divine right and a subject of awe.

A treasure that can only be possessed by people with the permission of superior beings is now set to be auctioned.

Theres only one thing I can think of that can do such a wicked thing.

There were people allied with the Tribe of Danu in the mythology, but they were desperately defeated in several war confrontations.

Their opponents were often described in the myths as brutal and vicious invaders.

So at the center of the auction is the Fomarians of the Demon Race.

So it seems we will be dealing with the Demon Race at this Halloween Party.