Seoul Station’s Necromancer Chapter 208:
Epilogue
The subway stations had become a means for the monsters to pour into this world .
Humanity had to fight for their survival, and they had done pretty well in the fight .
Still, a population that was about to reach 7 billion was reduced to half its size in just 5 years .
The monsters appeared in the world, while following certain sets of rules .
Humanity explored the Dungeons, and they obtained a profitable result . They started taking advantage of the situation .
They went wild over a new resource called Bloodstones, but soon they were hit with a bigger tragedy .
Trahnet and earth had completely synchronized .
Afterwards, the Dimensional lords, who were indiscriminate about their killings, had appeared . They were on track to take ownership of earth .
It was rare to see a country, who hadn’t lost their capital, and about half the countries of the world lost their government . The people of these countries turned into refugees .
Monsters… .
One couldn’t simply categorize all of them as monsters . Many different types of life forms gathered on earth .
There were humanoid races like Elves, Dwarves and Orcs . There were even humans… .
The tens or hundreds of new species had been about to fight an endless battle to take possession of earth .
However, all the Dungeons had been Reset .
It was a clean Reset .
The Dungeons, which had acted as Dimensional tunnels, disappeared . Humanity once again had hope .
It looked as if peace could be achieved once the invaders, who were the Dimensional Refugees, were driven out .
While the Dimensional war was over, the battle to seize earth remained . A war where the Dimensional refugees would have to fight the original owners of earth remained . It was a battle for their survival .
The population was being categorized as either being humans or monsters . However, this identification of friend or foe was an ambiguous process, and it seemed another period of bloodshed was imminent .
However, Alandal intervened to stop the war . They forcefully brought about peace .
Of course, not all countries and Dimensional refugees agreed with the decision .
Japan disagreed with Alandal’s decision . They started a war with the Dark Elves living in Hokkaido . Japan lost in a brutal manner .
It wasn’t a battle where each side poured their forces into all-out war .
The minister of Japan was the first to fall . All the members of the government, who pursued this war, were assassinated . The war fizzled out .
Anyone, who talked about starting the war, was killed the next day . The battle never came to be .
It wasn’t as if the Dimensional refugees were exempt from the violence . If they showed any signs of invading a country, they received a ruthless punishment .
God of Destruction .
His name was slowly spread across the races, who took root on earth . His name was carved into the consciousness of each and every one of them . Under his reign, peace returned .
However, not all the problems could be solved through controlled responses to those trying to start a war .
The secret terrorist activities and land disputes occurred constantly .
The other intelligent races on earth was a problem . There needed to be an expedient way to solve the disputes .
Therefore, it was a given that a United Earth Coalition was formed with its strongest country as the centerpiece . Alandal was chosen to be the mediator .
However, the one to spearhead this problem wasn’t the king of Alandal Kahng-woojin .
The first chairman of the United Earth Coalition, which would be pursuing world peace, was none other than Alandal’s Prime Minister Jung-minchan .
The amount of Dimensional refugees equalled the number of humans killed in the Dimensional war . The peace was forged through a hard fought effort that spanned a year .
Destruction and Slaughter .
The people of earth was freed from the threat of war and terror . This sweet period of time had been peaceful, and it was enough time for the name of the **** of destruction to fade from the memories of the people .
It didn’t matter how many humans and monsters he had killed . It didn’t matter how many beings were killed by his Undead army .
He was the reigning absolute being, who had severed the tethers linking earth to the different dimensions .
Kahng-woojin wasn’t the **** of destruction . He had become the hero of earth .
He was to be revered instead of feared . However, his whereabout was unknown for the past couple months
Several thousand people were gathered on a sunny spring day, and they were looking up at the platform . Several dozen camera drones were floating in the air, and the speech was being broadcasted to the world .
“It is unfortunate that I cannot share this historic day with him . ”
Jung-minchan looked as if he had aged 10 years . It seemed he had received a lot of stress in the past year . He spoke with a calm voice into the microphone .
“It has been an year, since we’ve established the United Earth Coalition . ”
Some called it the Dimensional Independence day . Others call that day the start of a new era .
It had been a year, since the new history of earth began anew .
“Today is also a historic day where we will meet humans from the old world . ”
Michan stepped back from the podium as he pointed behind him . The Seoul Station was behind him .
The real world had overlapped with the VR world .
There was no reason to differentiate between the VR and the Reality . .
The two very different world had merged to create a new reality .
Instead of the Dungeons, humans were found sleeping inside the subway stations . They were within capsules . They dreamed as they waited for a new home .
For the past year, the United Earth Coalition brought order to the world, and they were successful in brokering peace between the different races .
They had built centers on each continent that’ll help people, who will awaken from stasis, adjust to this new world . The people, who will be conducting the rescue operations, had also finished their training .
The humans from the old world, who were immersed in the fantasy of their dreams, would be called back into reality .
“We will now start this project . We will be rescue the people of the old world . ”
At Minchan’s declaration, the people cheered .
It didn’t matter that the creations would be meeting the creators . It was merely humans rescuing other humans .
***
Vrrrrrrrrm .
A van was racing down the road .
Click .
Cindy turned off the tv screen, which was broadcasting Minchan’s speech . She leaned back into her seat .
“Jiwon always has a knack for scheduling these events at odd times . ”
It was the one year anniversary of the start of the new era, and people were out to meet the people of the old world .
Jiwon decided to do a fan meeting on such a day .
“Shall I turn the car around?”
“Who will go if I don’t go? Everyone is busy today . ”
All their friends and acquaintances were busy today .
Cindy was a world-class singer, but Jiwon’s circle of friends were only full of incredible people… .
“Will Soonghoon oppa be able to come today?”
“Huh? I think Mr . Soonghoon is on live broadcast today . ”
At the manager’s words, Do-jiwon turned on her tv again .
Click .
<World Variety Woo-soonghoon Show! Today is a special day . I’m interviewing a very important guest today . Please give an applause for the professor . He is Dr . Toppler from the Moon base . >
On the screen, the panel gave an applause as Dr . Toppler appeared with a broad smile on his face .
<You are our first alien, who arrived on our earth without riding in on a UFO . Or should I call you the man from the future?>
At Woo-soonghoon’s joke, the panel and the professor laughed . Then they started exchanging stories .
The fact that it was a joke didn’t mean it was a falsehood .
Toppler had been on earth on that historic day .
<Please tell us more about what happened that day, professor . >
<It was a unique event that will never be seen again . In truth, I’m still having a hard time believing it happened even now . >
<Does this look like an illusion? Do you want to wake up from this dream? Have you been hypnotized?>
Dr . Toppler laughed at Woo-soonghoon’s flippant attitude, and he continued to speak .
<No way . I’m just saying having a closed mind is a scary thing . We found out that the distinction between reality and illusion might be meaningless . When one puts one’s belief into a thought, it could be brought into reality . On the flip side, forgetfulness might lead to the erasure of many things . >
<You are very philosophical today . How are the aliens on the Moon Base doing these days?>
<Haha . It is the same as always . They are showing a lot of interest in the project of rescuing the people from the old world . Moreover, It is almost time for the probe to land on Mars, so everyone is focused more on that event . >
<How about you, professor… . >
Click .
Cindy turned off the screen, and she closed her tired eyes .
There were several dozen different races existing on earth now .
Woo-soonghoon was able to converse with all of them .
He was fast with his word so much so that he had been able to sell an old phone to the **** of destruction . He had used the Passive Skill he possessed to become a world famous talk show host . His success wasn’t a fluke .
“Uh-whew . Soonghoon oppa can’t come… . ”
“Why don’t you try asking your boyfriend?”
At the manager’s words, Cindy furrowed her brows .
“Uh-whew . Why would the world’s busiest jobless person pick up my call?”
“Pfft . . ”
Her manager laughed at her reply .
Ddoo-roo-roo-roo .
Unlike her words, Cindy tried calling him, yet the phone kept ringing . There was no sign that the phone would be picked up .
Kwah-ahng, doo-doohng .
At that moment, the car rocked and vibrated . When she looked out the window, she saw the roof of a building billowing with smoke .
“Aigo . It seems it is another terrorist attack . ”
The terrorists weren’t affiliated with any specific country, so it was a problem that the United Earth Coalition was having a hard time solving .
Moreover, Kahng-woojin had hidden his whereabouts recently, and it had emboldened the terrorists .
Hwah-roo-roohk!
The flames were burning black as it climbed up the building . It headed towards the roof of the building . Cindy’s eyes turned round as her eyes laughed in amusement .
Hwah-roo-roo-roohk .
The black smoke gathered, and it was sent away in a stream towards the sky . The flames acted as if it was being sucked into a blackhole . The flames gathered to form a phoenix .
“He really is the busiest one of them all . ”
The phone was still ringing, but Cindy ended the call .
The fact that he was in Korea made her heart race in an odd manner .
The man of flame fought the terrorists, and he didn’t take any money for his services .
He was the world’s hottest jobless person, and he was her boyfriend .
It seems she would be able to see his face today .
“I want you to cancel everything from my schedule from tonight to tomorrow . ”
“What?”
The manager was surprised, but she had requested numerous times before . Therefore, the manager assented .
He took a peek at the black mirrors, and he saw Cindy smiling like a teen .
***
Ssssk .
A deft hand was signing her name within the cover of the book .
“You are too pretty . ”
“Ha ha . Yes . ”
She liked the compliment, so she smiled as she shook the man’s hand .
The next reader in line came up to her as he pushed the book forward .
“What is your name?”
“Spotted Dog . ”
“…… . ”
The elegant movement of the pen came to a stop .
“What did you just say?”
“I’m Spotted Dog . ”
“Huhk . ”
Do-jiwon shot to her feet .
“Y…you are the one in the comments… . ”
“I always planned on dropping your novel, but I always wondered about what would happen in the next chapter… I kept reading it… . Again and again… I entered into the fan meeting lottery for fun, and I was picked… . . ”
He scratched his head as he acted stand-offish . However, Do-jiwon still had a bright smile on her face . She had written 200 chapters to her book, and he had commented on every single one of them . She had never expected to see him here .
“It is so good to meet you”
“Really?”
“I was really curious about you . Heh heh”
Do-jiwon’s smile was pure . The man with the name, Spotted Dog, on his nametag felt awkward by her eager greeting .
“I really wanted to say something to you . ”
If she wanted to speak to him, why didn’t she write it in the afterward of her book?
Do-jiwon had a bright smile as she bowed towards the confused man .
“I’m really thankful to you . You motivated me greatly . . ”
“Hmm hmm . ”
He was unnecessarily clearing his throat when he caught sight of Cindy . She ignored the long line of readers waiting in line for their chance to meet the author .
“Jiwon! Congratulations on finishing your book!”
“Uh? Hey, Cindy . ”
Jiwon was surprised by Cindy’s appearance, and the people waiting in line whispered to each other .
“Isn’t that Cindy?”
“Uh? It really is her . I heard they were friends, but they look really close . ”
Jiwon sat back down as she looked at the gossiping people .
“Ms . Haesol and Jaemin is here inside the waiting room . ”
“All right . You should hurry up and finish this . I’ll be waiting for you . ”
Cindy bowed towards the readers in line, then she headed towards the waiting room provided as a convenience for the busy Jiwon .
“Aigo . You should just sit, my little muffin . ”
“No, my back hurt when I sit . ”
“Uh-whew . What should we do about this?”
Familiar voices could be heard across the door of the waiting room . Cindy smirked as she opened the door .
“Uh? Noona . ”
“Unni!”
Do-jaemin turned around in surprise . Soolgi was also surprised, but she greeted Cindy with a welcoming smile .
“Hmmph hmmph . You are here?”
“Yes . ”
It seemed Cindy had intruded, while Jaemin and Soolgi was acting lovey dovey with each other . Haesol looked very grateful that Cindy had come in . Haesol grabbed her hand in greeting .
“Unni!”
“Uh-whew, girl . Are you in you third trimester?”
Cindy looked at the very pregnant stomach of Soolgi .
“Yes . The baby is expected next month on the 12th . ”
“Why didn’t you stay home?”
“Eh-ee . This is Jiwon-unni’s fan meeting . I can’t skip this . ”
“Aigo . Is it because she is your sister-in-law?”
“Uh-muh . No way . ”
Do-jaemin laughed with his eyes . It was heartwarming to see this reunion .
“Are you that happy about becoming a father?”
“Heh heh . I love it . ”
“Aigo . Do you think Woojin’s arrived?”
“You mean hyung? Hyung can’t make it here . He is too far away . ”
“Of course, I know he can’t make it here . I’m asking if you think he has arrived there yet . ”
“Uh…… . Mmm . I’m not sure . ”
At Do-jaemin’s words, Cindy let out a dumbfounded laugh .
“Aigo . What can we expect from this **** idiot?”
“Heh heh . ”
Jaemin felt great even though he heard her rebuke .
“It is useless to worry about Woojin-hyung . He probably arrived there safely . Heh . ”
“Of course… . ”
There was nothing on earth… . No, there was nothing in the Solar System that could threaten Kahng-woojin . It was a waste of energy to worry about him .
***
“We are on track to enter the atmosphere of Mars . We are approaching it slowly . ”
“Mmm . All right . Contact the headquarters . ”
“Yes, sir . ”
Beep!
“This is January 5th of year 1 N . E . (New Era) Leone’s ship was able to enter the atmosphere at 11 hundred hours . We will revolve around the planet as we start our exploration . ”
The party members worked busily as Captain Leone walked away .
“Hoo-ooh . ”
Leone had gone through many hardship, but he always trembled when he had to go meet the man .
Beep .
A doorbell like button was pressed, and a voice was heard from a small speaker .
<Enter . >
Psshng!
The door opened automatically, and Leone walked in . He stood in front of Kahng-woojin .
“Hoo-oohk . ”
Woojin had been doing handstand pushups . Woojin dropped to the floor, and he wiped the sweat away .
“What is it?”
Leone maintained his stiff posture as he gave his report .
“We’ve successfully entered the atmosphere of Mars . I thought we should revolve around the planet for a scan . After we conduct a clean research, we can send the landing module… . ”
“Ah, you should have just stopped at the first sentence . ”
“…… . ”
Woojin wiped the sweat away from his head as he grinned .
“So we’ve arrived?”
Woojin walked out of the room, and Leone followed after him .
Something was amiss . This man always made things happen .
Across the thick window, he could see a blue planet .
Woojin’s eyes shone brightly .
Trahnet was gone… In a world where the Portals were gone, spaceships were the only way to travel between planets .
Thanks to the advance technology of the Moon World, it had taken him only several months to get here .
“Finally, we are here . ”
Woojin’s eyes was filled with great joy .
“We are at Alphen . ”
“…… . ”
“Open the door . ”
“What? We’ll have to survey the place, while in orbit… . ”
“Shall I just break open the door?”
“……we’ll make preparations . ”
Leone knew this was a losing proposition, so he turned around .
The preparation was finished in short order… . The landing module shot out from the spaceship .
Pshhhhng!
The landing module slowly broke apart in stages as the gravity of Mars accelerated the speed of the landing module .
It was designed to withstand the heat and pressure of the descent, but it broke apart after a minute .
Ggwahhhhhng!
The exploding fragments were letting out flame as it fell . Accompanying the explosion, something white expanded .
“Mmm . ”
Leone swallowed a moan as he saw the Bone Dragon rip out of the landing module .
Leone didn’t have to even look at Woojin’s expression to tell he was excited . He could imagine what Woojin looked like as he headed towards Mars on the back of the Bone Dragon .
“We’ll maintain our orbi . Let’s launch the observation satellite . ”
Mars… . No, this place had been Terraformed alongside earth . It was time to do an earnest exploration of Alphen .
The Bone Dragon with Woojin on its back stopped its rapid descent . It started gliding across the sky .
The Portal was gone, but he had promised that he’ll return .
He did it for the person waiting for him… .