Chapter 230 – The Arctic Sea Monster 2 (1/2)

The first part was the period of chaos that would begin after the rebellion of the gods failed.

The second part was a number of world events and three great catastrophes that would occur as Woohyuk challenged the Demon Throne after his return.

The third part was Woohyuk’s downfall due to the intervention of the angels and the incomplete advent of the Demon King. This part ended with the destruction of the world.

The third part was the key. The prophecy suggested that a divine line could change this negative ending, and the Creator could not prevent this changed fate under any circumstance.

“So, does that particular situation and changed fate have anything to do with the Odyssey Plan that I led when I was Archangel Rafael?”

“Yes. As far as I know, the Odyssey Plan was meant to unpredictably transform the Creator’s static system using Irregular Codes. Even the Creator of the system, the top manager, can’t do anything once the Irregular Codes are implemented.”

However, the Odyssey Plan ended without Rafael fully reaching his objectives. Furthermore, the angels who participated in his plan died or fell into the depths of the abyss and became Ancient Demons.

As a result of their collective action, the Creator’s system was slightly altered, leading to some cases of chaos and a lack of full control by the Creator.

“… Is that why the dimension I was in was not under the influence of the system?”

“Yes. That’s why the world history where you lived told of gods appearing only until ancient times. Of course, various religions related to gods continued to emerge or maintained their existing status even after the system lost control.”

If Helena’s words were true, the reason why humans and other races were summoned to this continent could be sufficiently explained.

The Creator had lost control of several levels in the system due to a fatal problem.

This was probably why the Creator entrusted the lower world affairs to the seven gods and concealed his existence.

Also, he might have needed Woohyuk himself, the one who led the Odyssey Plan, to solve the fundamental problem.

‘If the main problem could be solved by simply resetting the world with demonic power, it would have already been done.’

A specific fundamental flaw was threatening the Creator’s system. There seemed to be some variables at work beyond his and his system’s control.

Woohyuk expected one of the variables to be the abyss.

It was an area of chaos, where the system could not dominate. Rather, the abyss had the power to devour and overtake the Creator’s system.

“Now I think I know the true intentions of the Creator. He was trying to bring me down as a demon and restore his system which was ruined by the Odyssey Plan.”

Thus, Leifina was nothing more than a hostage to lead the negotiations.

If Woohyuk rejected the Creator’s request, she would disappear in a heartbeat.

Any thought of compromise didn’t exist from the start.

“If all that you’re saying is true, am I supposed to give up Leifina in the end?”

“… This was why I was reluctant to talk about the Prophecies. I surmised that you’d eventually become frustrated and lose control.”

Helena stared at Woohyuk fixedly.

The reason she sexually seduced Woohyuk in the past was to prepare for a time like this.

If she were to take Leifina’s place in Woohyuk’s heart, the results would be different.

However, Woohyuk stared into the air with a blank expression. It was as if he couldn’t even see Helena.

‘I have a duty to protect Leifina.’

However, in order to repay the karma of his previous life and to end this painful cycle, he had to face the Creator.

This issue wouldn’t be resolved by filling the seats of the Divine Thrones by fulfilling quest objectives.

While Woohyuk was contemplating this issue, Drake, who stayed quiet up to now, spoke up,

“We’re arriving in the Northern Seas soon, Captain. Why don’t you ponder on future issues later at your leisure and deal with the issue at hand?”

“… It looks like the time has come.”

From a distance, Woohyuk saw a large island covered in snow.

Woohyuk sent Triton out to scout the island before turning to look at Helena and Roan.

“I’ll emphasize this again, but people also live on this Northern Seas’ Island. Therefore, be careful not to draw attention, and if a problem occurs, attack only the ruins and leave the island immediately. Do any of you have any questions?”

“… No. Just do whatever you need to do,” Helena answered.

“I’m curious about what types of alcohol and women are present on this island, Master. If you’re okay with it, I’d like to stop by the village…”

“Shut up, Roan.”

“I-I’m sorry, Master.”

Roan flinched and quickly turned around to avoid a beating.

When they arrived near the island, Woohyuk summoned back the legendary ship back and listened to Triton’s report,

“I observed no movement or influence from the Witches Cult or the demons on the island. However, it seems that a foreign group is coexisting with the indigenous people. They are currently residing in different territories.”

“A foreign group?”

“Yes, they’re not pirates, but they act like outlaws and bandits, so it seems they’re the dominant force on the Northern Sea Island.”

There were many possibilities regarding the origin of these foreign people. They could have come to the island with the purpose of settling down or were forced to stay on the island after encountering an unexpected disaster during a voyage.

Woohyuk pulled out a map of the island that he had drawn from memory and asked Triton to divide the territory of the two forces.

“Based on this map, the southwest is the residential area for the indigenous people and the northeast is the foreigners’ activity area,” Triton said as he viewed the map.

“Alright. This is where the ruins are located.”

Woohyuk referred to a mountainous area at the two o’clock location on the map.

It was the territory of the foreigners.

Helena spoke with an annoyed expression,

“That’s pretty far. Why are we start off from here rather than closer to the end location?”

“Because this is the widest blind spot for those on the island.”

Other areas may be closer to the destination, but there was a high risk of being seen by others.

Woohyuk took the lead and started to climb the mountain slope near the coastline.

Step. Step.

White snow was crushed as the party members passed the high elevation mountainous region. They left deep footprints in the snow.

“By the way, can you take out Pegasus? We’re going to leave footprints anyway, and Pegasus is white, so it’ll be hard to see.”

“No. Its presence can stimulate the monsters that live on the island.”