TCF X ORV - The Rise of Caleism in Another World

CHAPTER 90 - Three Questions Exchange

After the fans hunt (massacre) the nearby Yanaspleta, they asked Kim Dokja about the method to cook it.

Kim Dokja told them the method and they seems able to cook it because some of them have the skills that able to help them do it.

Looking at some fans (especially the prophets and Yoo Sangah) still hold their grudges to her, Han Sooyoung get up from her seat.

“I will go around the area once. Don’t eat it all and leave me some. Understood?” Han Sooyoung grabbed a skewer and disappeared into the darkness.

Once she completely disappeared, Yoo Sangah slowly approached.

The skewer on top of the stove made a delicious cooking sound.

Kim Dokja gave the skewer to the hesitating Yoo Sangah.

Yoo Sangah accepted it and started biting into it.

Yoo Sangah ate one skewer and barely managed to open her mouth.
“…Delicious.”

There were tears in her eyes.

Anyone who saw her now wouldn’t think she was that girl wielding the daggers. Kim Dokja thought while remembering her appearance before.

“Eat slowly.” Kim Dokja said to Yoo Sangah who started gobble up the food.

The two daggers at her waist showed that her appearance during the daytime wasn’t a dream. It was one month since the destruction began. I felt like there was a lot of work to do. Kim Dokja thought while looking at Yoo Sangah’s daggers.

Yoo Sangah ate the skewers silently while Kim Dokja also ate while watching her. The skewers were really delicious. It was as if the taste wasn’t of this world…

Yoo Sangah watched the flames blazing from the stove and muttered, “…This is real.”

“Probably.” Kim Dokja answered.

“Now we can’t go back?” Yoo Sangah said in small voice.

“Yes, probably.” Kim Dokja nodded.

Yoo Sangah’s hands faintly trembled.

She killed humans with those hands.

In order to live, her hands had taken away the lives of others.

The hand that had been covered in someone’s blood now covered her eyes.

Her shoulders intermittently shook. It was probably her last pride that no sobs leaked out.

“It isn’t your fault.” Kim Dokja didn’t know if his words comforted her or not. I couldn’t see Yoo Sangah’s heart.

Yoo Sangah started to cry. Tears flowed down her face and the skewer she was eating fell to the ground.

How much more would she cry?

Little by little, her sobs died down.

The 7th grade yanaspleta showed a strong sleeping effect when eaten without taking the juices.

Kim Dokja looked at her for a while before opening my mouth. “It really isn’t your fault.”

These words were for Yoo Sangah.
“So…” At the same time, Kim Dokja spoke words not directed towards Yoo Sangah. “I hope to find out who you are, how about it?”

In the ruined city, the spooky cries of monsters were heard.

It seemed like I was talking to myself. Kim Dokja watched Yoo Sangah while asking, “Are you going to pretend?”

“…”

“I don’t know why you are watching me but haven’t you been doing it for a while now?”

The white blade of Unbroken Faith shone in the darkness.

“I won’t hesitate to do anything to reach my purpose.” Kim Dokja pushed the white blade towards Yoo Sangah’s throat. “You better open your mouth quickly. Unless you want your precious incarnation to die.”

From now on, it was a game of chicken. Kim Dokja waited while gradually pushing the blade towards her throat.

The blade was 1cm away from her throat and blood started flowing.

“Hey, Kim Dokja-ssi, why do you do that to Yoo Sangah-ssi!?” Some of the fans try to stop Kim Dokja.

But...

All of a sudden, Yoo Sangah’s eyes shone.

[The exclusive skill ‘Fourth Wall’ has offset your mental shock.]

There was a gust of wind and everyone nearby were thrown away from Yoo Sangah’s body.

There was a menacing presence that made their heart dull.

A faint glow appeared around Yoo Sangah’s body.

Kim Dokja looked into Yoo Sangah’s blurry eyes.

Revolving in the pupils, the shadow of a distant nebula was seen.

Then a voice like thunder burst inside their head.
[Insignificant human.]

Kim Dokja wiped the blood flowing from his mouth and grinned. They finally appeared. The damn constellations of Olympus.
Constellations.

The Abandoned Lover of the Labyrinth. This was the modifier for Ariadne, the lover of Theseus.

“You represent the lowest possible cost so Olympus must be quite stingy to send you.” Kim Dokja said.

{Shut up! You dare!]

The magic threads fluttering around her caused the ground to shake.

The ground was split apart by the momentum.

Indeed, Ariadne couldn’t be ignored. No matter how weak the power of her story, she was still stronger than non-constellations. But I knew that she couldn’t attack me. Kim Dokja thought.

“Yoo Sangah-ssi! What happened?” The fans were surprised by Yoo Sangah sudden change.

Sparks flew in the air.

The shackles of probability had moved.

It wasn’t a full descent but a large amount of probabilities was consumed when she deprived the will of the incarnation and partially descended.

Besides, Ariadne was a constellation belonging to a big nebula. Her movements were bound to be exposed to other powerful beings.

The Great Hall in Seoul’s sky was howling.

An unprecedented fear filled Kim Dokja and his whole body got chills.

But there’s also some exceptions.

“Quickly get out from Yoo Sangah-ssi's body you evil spirit!” One of the fans suddenly shouted.

“Do anyone have an exorcist skills?” Another one asked.

“Should we show Our Godly Idols photos?” Another one said.

[Foolish human!]

The pressure get more intense.

Why do you open your mouth and make her more angry? Kim Dokja lamented.

But Ariadne reaction was not anger to the fans words.

[I already have most of the photos and videos that available in the market.]

What!!! You are one of them!?! Kim Dokja was surprised by Ariadne’s reaction.

The fans expression became brighter.
“Oh! You are one of us!”

“But why do you possess Yoo Sangah-ssi's body?”

[I had some business with him.]
Ariadne point her finger at Kim Dokja.

“Then we won’t disturb you. But please don’t hurt Yoo Sangah-ssi.”

The fans are distancing themselves to not interrupted both of them.

I can’t never understand about what are this crazy cultists members are thinking. Kim Dokja thought while looking at the fans who getting farther before turning his head to look at Yoo Sangah again.

Yoo Sangah’s complexion paled due to Ariadne inside her.

“I don’t think you have much time. Shall I get straight to the point?” Kim Dokja said.

This was the reality of the constellations. They were the strongest of the Star Stream but they couldn’t throw off the heavy shackles of ‘probability.’ Kim Dokja thought while looking at Yoo Sangah’s condition.

“The gods of other worlds seem to have noticed you.” Kim Dokja said.

[…How can a human know this?]

“Is that important right now? Didn’t you come to me for a reason? I don’t think the constellations can endure the probability storm that will soon occur.” Kim Dokja said and looked at the sky.

Thunder struck around the Great Hall.

As expected, it was too early for the great constellations to descend.

Kim Dokja continued speaking, “I will ask three questions. If you answer my questions, I will answer your questions.”

[You want to do the three questions exchange?]

“Yes.” Kim Dokja nodded.

The three questions exchange. This was originally the trading style of the constellations to minimize the consumption of probability.

Ariadne glared at Kim Dokja with disapproval. [A human using the constellation’s method of trading…]

“Are you going to agree or not?”

[…Wait.]
Yoo Sangah’s eyes closed.

Perhaps Ariadne was now communicating with the other Olympus constellations through their network.

[A constellation who doesn’t like the excitement to be broken is interested in your proposal.]

In any case, the Olympus spectators had appeared.

Ariadne finished the communication and opened her eyes.
[I will allow the questions.]

Then a message was heard.

–The Divine Three Questions and Answers has begun.

–Both sides will exchange three questions and answers.

–All questions should only be answered with the truth.

–Both sides can refuse to answer one question.

–The conversation won’t end until the questions and answers are fully exchanged.

“I will ask first.”

[Okay.]

–The first question ticket has been used.

“One, why are you in Yoo Sangah’s body?”

[…]

“Your home is on the other side of the continent and aren’t you busy working on your scenarios? Why this place?”

[It is to monitor the singularities of this world.]

–The first answer has been received.

“Singularity?”
Kim Dokja accidentally said what he’s thinking loudly.

Who she’s referring to? Me, Yoo Jonghyuk, Cale’s group or...? Kim Dokja wondered.

[Is that your second question?]

Dammit, she was quite smart. The ‘question ticket’ disappeared even when the person answered the question vaguely. Kim Dokja cursed inside his mind.

“No. Now you ask.”

–The constellation Abandoned Lover of the Labyrinth has used the first question ticket.

[What is your identity?]

“Me? I am one of the singularities you are watching.”

–The constellation Abandoned Lover of the Labyrinth has received the first answer.

The embarrassed Ariadne muttered, […How do you know this?]

“I just guessed I was a singularity.”

I was just talking but it ended up being right. Then all of us were being categorized as the ‘Singularity’. Kim Dokja thought.

Ariadne’s eyes narrowed.
[You…]

“Don’t be angry. Don’t you guys do it often?”

[A constellation who doesn’t like the excitement to be broken is pleased with your wit.]
Ariadne’s atmosphere became filled with killing intent.

However, the ‘Three Questions Exchange’ should be done in this way. Those who answered the other person’s questions straight away would only see a loss.

The questions ticket should be used in a useful way while wasting the opponent’s question ticket.

This was the intense fight of the Three Questions Exchange.

Kim Dokja continued speaking.

-The second question ticket has been used.

“Then this is my second question. What the hell is a singularity?”

[It means beings like you.]

Urgh, she was using her head. However, this time I couldn’t accept this much. Kim Dokja cursed.

“Answer it properly. Or do you want to keep spinning in circles?”

[…In principle, they are the ones who appear in a ‘divine message.’]

“Can you tell me more? I still can’t get the hang of it.”

Ariadne thought for a moment before speaking.
[We originally didn’t mean to monitor you. It is just a coincidence that we found you.]

…A coincidence? New clue appeared and Kim Dokja’s keep it in his mind.

[We were trying to monitor someone else. He carries the wheel of a giant destiny on his back and destroys the probability. A singularity is such a person.] Ariadne continued.

As soon as Kim Dokja heard this, he understood what a ‘singularity’ was.

–The second answer has been received.

Those from Olympus had already found Yoo Jonghyuk in this regression.

An Olympus level nebula would be able to search through the mass-produced filters and trace the information back.

First of all, they had the excellent information tracker in Hermes. In addition, the great constellations would already become aware of the deviation in the world’s probabilities due to Yoo Jonghyuk…However, there was something strange. The information about the ‘regressor’ wasn’t information that the current Ariadne could reach. At first Kim Dokja thought about Yoo Jonghyuk as the main character.

But another possibility appears in his head.
Wait! But she seems to be one of their fans. Could it be they are saying about that group? Or maybe it was both of them! Kim Dokja thought that the last possibility is the answer.

[It is my turn for an answer.]

–The constellation Abandoned Lover of the Labyrinth has used the second question ticket.

[Who will you select in the next Sponsor Selection?]

It was an unexpected question. I didn’t expect Olympus to be aiming for me. Should I answer that I'm waiting for them to take any sponsorship from them like the cultists. No, I shouldn't take that risk. Kim Dokja is surprised by the question.

[A constellation who doesn’t like the excitement to be broken is listening to you.]

[Some constellations that love the Korean peninsula are nervous.]

[The constellation Prisoner of the Golden Headband is chanting his own modifier.]

[The constellation in the fans circle said that it was better to ask about their ‘Godly Idols’ whereabouts.]

[Some constellations...]
...

It was difficult but I had no choice. Kim Dokja thought and opened his mouth. “I won’t answer. Is it any fun if I tell you who I will pick?”

–You have used a ‘refusal ticket.’

–You can’t exercise the right to refuse to answer a question from now on.

It seemed she had expected this as Ariadne immediately followed with a question.

–The constellation Abandoned Lover of the Labyrinth has used the third question ticket.

[Then I will ask the last question. How did you notice that we were watching?]

Shit, this was her purpose from the beginning. It was probably the result of Ariadne thinking hard. Simply asking for my ‘identity’ didn’t give an answer so she created a specific question. Kim Dokja thought for a moment before opening his mouth.

“I read a book well.”

[What?]

“I found out after reading books.”

My answer wasn’t convincing but I couldn’t reveal the story of Ways of Survival here.  It would all be filtered anyway, making it impossible for her to understand. In addition, I didn’t want to explain. Kim Dokja thought.

“Originally, us Koreans know the myths.”

[…What does that mean?]

“You are quite famous in my country. You are so popular that children’s cartoons are produced. Don’t you know that you are quite famous in my country? Is there anyone who doesn’t know about Olympus?”

Ariadne’s confusion was conveyed through her shaky eyes.

[It is impossible. A small country…]

“The Cretan labyrinth.”

[……!]

“A half monster.”

Her eyes became bigger.

“The lover who forgot you. Naxos Island. The love affair afterwards… shall I continue?”

[S-Stop! I understand so stop!]

–The constellation Abandoned Lover of the Labyrinth has received the third answer.

Ariadne made a completely wounded expression and closed her mouth.

[How can humans in a trivial country…but they are also from this country.]

Kim Dokja inwardly sighed. I somehow succeeded in overcoming this. Ariadne was a constellation with a low probability cost. It was fortunate that she came out as the representative of Olympus.

The movements of the Great Hall was becoming increasingly restless.

Kim Dokja opened my mouth, “Then this is the last question. What is the content of the ‘divine message’ you received this time?”

Ariadne worried about it for a long time while her eyes looked like she was measuring an invisible scale.

[I can’t tell you.]

-The constellation Abandoned Lover of the Labyrinth has used the refusal ticket.

–All questions and answers have been fully exchanged.

–The three questions and three answers have ended.

I expected it but I felt sorry. In fact, the last question was the most important. Kim Dokja thought.

[A constellation who doesn’t like the excitement to be broken has a taste of regret.]

Ariadne looked at the lightning bolts falling from the sky and frowned.

[My husband was curious about your story and I gave him a bit of entertainment, but it ends here...You really don't know where they are?]
Her voice started to accelerate like she realized she had no time.