Episode 214
214. Black Scythe’s Request
A rural area in Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi-do.
This place, which looked like an ordinary house, had a sign with Chinese characters engraved on it.
Death God Religion.
Anyone would have reported it as a pseudo-religion, but fortunately, the village residents did not pay attention.
No, most people did not even know that their houses were being used as religious facilities.
Except for the Shinshinism believers.
“Master.”
“Ah, Cardinal Um.”
“What are you thinking about?”
Heo Tae-seok, who was sitting in front of his desk contemplating something, sighed proudly.
“It’s because of finances, whatever.”
It’s surprising how much it costs to run a shabby house that can even be called the Four Gods Church.
‘During the week, we travel around the country to recruit new believers, and on weekends, we hold social gatherings to keep believers from leaving… … ‘That’s a lot of money to spend.’
Sometimes, if you calculate the cost of going abroad to save believers, you will need a surprisingly large amount of money.
In particular, company dinners cost a lot of money, and if you drink with several people and go to the second or third party, you will end up breaking 500,000 won.
‘I’m repeating this every week, so of course I have money.’
In such a situation, the cult leader himself has no work and is left hanging like this.
“It’s my fault. I thought I was too complacent. “I was too motivated to face reality.”
“… … “Is the situation that difficult?”
Heo Tae-seok responded with a sigh.
“Selling items is now a limitation. I sold everything I could and used it for living and operating expenses. Moreover, recently, even the Apple Market is in danger of closing its site… … .”
Heo Tae-seok used to sell equipment on the Apple Market whenever he needed money, but that’s no longer possible.
Of course, you could sell it at a cafe like Joonggonara, but it was extremely inconvenient compared to Play.
“Ehyoooo… … .”
“Hmm… … .”
Eom Jun-seok, who was saddened to see the religious leader sighing, came up with an idea.
“How about collecting donations?”
“It’s not that I haven’t thought about it. I also want to make an offering. “But what if the believers we’ve managed to hold on to fall away because of that?”
“If we tell our believers honestly about our situation, they will be willing to come forward.”
“Is that really true?”
Heo Tae-seok viewed it negatively.
It’s easy to spend other people’s money, but it’s human nature to turn around when money comes out of your own pocket.
No matter how honest you are about the situation and how much you talk about it, there is no guarantee that he will not leave.
If they had to spend so much time and money on religious activities, who would want to stay?
“Okay, I can’t guarantee because I don’t know how the believers will turn out.”
“Whoa… … .”
It was a time when both of us were sighing at the same time.
Squeak-
The sound of the front door opening was heard, and one person was caught by the presence detection.
“Who is it? The regular meeting is tomorrow… … ?”
Since there was no one coming, Heo Tae-seok went outside to see if a passing resident had come in out of curiosity.
But then I had to open my eyes in shock.
“Wow, that, that, that… … Black Scythe!?”
The treasure and spiritual leader of the Four Gods Church came.
“You can tell at a glance that I am the Black Scythe. “I think this is the first time we’ve met in real life?”
“But you know! How could you not know that when you see that outfit?”
Ryumin’s face was covered, but he deliberately appeared in the clothes he wore in the other world so that people would know that he was a black scythe.
I couldn’t recognize him because he was Heo Tae-seok, who had partyed with Black Scythe many times.
I didn’t know what the intention was.
“Meeting Black Scythe in real life! I’m so happy! But what happened in this shabby place… … .”
“Is the church you created for me shabby?”
“Oh, I’m sorry. It’s not in any other way, it’s really shabby as you can see… … .”
“It looks like your financial situation isn’t very good.”
“… … That’s right.”
“How many followers of the Four Gods Church have you gathered?”
“Originally, there were 30 people excluding me and Cardinal Eom Jun-seok, but now it has been reduced to 10… … .”
“It looks like a lot of people died in the 12th round.”
“That’s right.”
There are currently 175 players remaining in Korea.
There were 690 people until the 11th round, but in the 12th round, a surprisingly large number of people failed to pass and died.
“Are those 10 all players?”
“yes.”
Heo Tae-seok looked at the black scythe as he answered.
‘Have you come to inspect?’
Did he come to ask how things were going, like an officer in the military inspecting the unit behind his back?
I couldn’t help but think that way.
I was looking around, asking various questions.
‘Probably not. I guess he just came here once because the Four Gods Church was established.’
However, all of Heo Tae-seok’s predictions were wrong.
“The reason I found you is because I have a favor to ask of you.”
“yes? Boo, please?”
Even if it’s an order, it’s not enough. A favor?
Heo Tae-seok waved his hand as if he was happy.
“I don’t have anything to ask you for. “I don’t know what’s going on, but just ask me to do anything.”
“You can’t do that. They even established this denomination for me. Well, it’s too shabby to be called a religious order.”
“Yeah, that’s right.”
“So I hope you move somewhere else.”
“yes?”
Immigration.
Are you saying we should abandon this place and move somewhere else?
“But like I said, the situation is… … .”
“I will save the building. It would be nice to build a new one, but since we don’t have time for that, it would be better to sell the church building that was put up for sale. “I think the location is Seoul. What do you think of the religious leader?”
“… … .”
Heo Tae-seok was momentarily dumbfounded.
Are you saying you can find a church building for me in Seoul?
“Well, I didn’t hear it wrong, right? You just saved the building… … .”
“I’m not saying it’s given. Are you going to trade in my name? Anyway, Seoul would be fine, right?”
“Seoul would be nice, but it would be expensive… … .”
“If that’s the case, wouldn’t it be around 20 billion?”
Heo Tae-seok’s mouth opened again.
You are talking about 20 billion as if it were a 1,000 won bill in your wallet.
“how is it?”
“yes? Well, what… … .”
“Would you consider moving to Seoul if I found you there?”
“Ah, that’s… … .”
Heo Tae-seok, who was worried about many things, could not give a definite answer right away.
Of course, Ryumin, who could read thoughts, knew what he was worried about.
“There is nothing to worry about. We will provide all the funds necessary for operation. “Speaking of which, I will now give you 100 million won for one year’s operating expenses.”
“Yeah? 100 million?”
“Stop playing around and call the account.”
Heo Tae-seok couldn’t help but be dumbfounded by the sight of the black scythe taking out his cell phone and preparing to make a transfer.
The sudden luck seems unrealistic.
“Try calling the account.”
“Ah yes. Nonhyup Bank 291… … .”
After hearing the account number, Ryu Min immediately transferred 100 million won.
Of course, since it was the name of Lost Yak, there was no need for his real name to be discovered.
Heo Tae-seok looked at him in surprise after confirming that 100 million had indeed been deposited.
“Is it okay for you to give me this much money willingly?” … .”
“It’s okay, so don’t feel burdened and use it for the operating expenses of the church. “It’s a small amount of money for me.”
With 10 billion won being copied every year in interest, 100 million won was no different from the price of chewing gum.
“Okay, thank you. thank you!”
“There is nothing to be thankful for. “It means that you will be involved in the management of the Four Gods Church in the future.”
“Are you involved?”
“I will send you an email, so please organize your monthly expenses and send them to me. I need to check if I’m spending money on unnecessary things. “You can do that much, right?”
“Oh, of course! “I have 100 million won, so what can’t I do?”
In fact, it was money that didn’t matter whether I spent it or not, but I decided to check my spending details to make sure I didn’t think it was free money.
Because people think that if favor continues, it is a right.
“If it’s not enough, say more.”
“Oh, no! 100 million won is more than enough! Moreover, they say they will even save the building… … “Black.”
At that moment, Heo Tae-seok wiped away the tears that were coming out.
It must have been very difficult during this time.
“sorry. For showing my ugly side as a religious leader. My financial situation has been really, really bad recently. “I feel like I can breathe easier now.”
“It’s not just a favor. As I said before, I have a favor to ask of you.”
“Please tell me anything, anything.”
Heo Tae-seok bowed down like a slave even though he didn’t even challenge him to a duel.
The power of money is so powerful.
“You probably have a skill called Black Seed that you learned at level 40. “When you plant a seed in the ground, a devil is randomly summoned.”
“Yes, there is.”
“Your skills will have been strengthened as you reach level 60 this time. He probably changed into a stronger demon. yes?”
“That’s also true.”
“I want you to plant the seed in the location I designated, then use the skill to summon the devil when I give the signal. “You can do it, right?”
Heo Tae-seok nodded without any delay.
It wasn’t a difficult request.
It was a simple matter of just using the skill at a designated location.
“But how did you know about my skills? I don’t think I’ve ever used it in front of Black Scythe… … .”
“I saw another warlock using it.”
Of course it was a lie.
The reason I learned about the skill was because of the illusion I saw in the 7th round.
‘At that time, Heo Tae-seok planted a seed in Min Joo-ri’s body and threatened to explode it.’
Since it was an illusion created by the system, there were no hard feelings left.
There was no way Heo Tae-seok, who voluntarily created a religion, would betray himself.
“Is that really all you need to do?”
“okay. That’s all I ask. “If you do as I tell you to do, we will build a building in Seoul, support operating expenses, and even help you recruit believers.”
“Even believers?”
“Honestly, isn’t 10 people too few? “There must be at least 100 people.”
Heo Tae-seok’s mouth dropped open, perhaps because the number of people was unimaginable.
“Well, is that possible?”
“It’s possible. If it’s the power of money. “If you think about it, it’s the power of points, not money.”
“Points, what are you…” … .”
“Do you know about the cafe called [Players Change the World]?”
The black scythe was asking a question rather than an answer, but Heo Tae-seok answered promptly.
“Plsebayo? of course. “I also signed up.”
“Post a promotional message there to attract people. “I heard that a new denomination has been established in Seoul.”
“I already tried it. But we didn’t gather as much as we thought.”
“Of course, if I just tell them to come, they won’t come.”
“Then how…” … .”
“Say you are giving points. “Everyone who signs up will receive 10,000 points.”
“Yes?”
The point is that it is more precious than gold.
Do you give out those points as a sign-up gift?
There’s no way it won’t come.
In a situation like now, where even the slightest point is desperately needed.
“Everyone probably knows that I have 20 million points by looking at the 11th round results window. “If Black Scythe says he will make a direct deal and distribute it, there is no reason not to come.”
“Wow, I’m sure if you make a point, people will flock like crazy.”
“Then the problem of saving believers has been solved.”
If 100 people come, he will lose 1 million points, but for Ryumin, it wasn’t a waste at all.
The point was to stay anyway.
‘The more believers there are, the better. ‘These are people who follow me, so it’s good to control them if you gather them together.’
Moreover, believers were not gathered together for no reason.
In order to obtain the hero’s rune as planned, there must be a lot of people around.
That’s over 100 people.
‘Couldn’t even 100 people gather? They say it gives you a lot of points.’
But Ryumin didn’t know.
I had no idea there would be more people than expected.
