Accidentally Becoming a Great Prophet?!

Around the time when Dam Han-ul and his group were about to be dragged to the former North Korean lawless zone by Independent Demon Wi Ji-young, who had brought an amazing gift in many ways, the lawless zone itself was also in a state of chaos.

To be precise, it was the lords who were effectively ruling the lawless zone that were in chaos.

“Ahem, what’s that… I heard that Black Society Lord fellow suddenly had some misfortune?”

“That’s right. Isn’t that why we’ve gathered here like this…?”

It was an unprecedented situation where Yu Gang-pyeong, one of the seven lords of the lawless zone and the Black Society Lord, was suddenly attacked and even kidnapped.

Due to this unprecedented incident, the remaining six lords were now gathered in one place.

The six, excluding Yu Gang-pyeong who was pushed out of China:

Shishiro Koyama, the ‘Shadow Fang’, who was a big shot in Japan’s underworld but was pushed out due to lack of personal ability and came to the lawless zone.

Rohan von Rochstein, the ‘Holy Darkness’, a corrupt cardinal who was driven out after losing a power struggle in the Holy See.

Beka Ignatz, the ‘Red Burn’, a once-knight who was banished due to his violent nature.

Burson Stonehand, the ‘Big Hammer’, leader of a group of dwarves, a different race that appeared from a dungeon and settled in the lawless zone.

Maksimov Ivanovich, the ‘Iron Bear’, a boss of an underworld organization who lost an eye in a power struggle in the Russian underworld and fell from grace.

Jose Lopez, the ‘Mad Axe’, who was deeply involved in a cult as an executive, but came to his senses belatedly, smashed the cult leader’s head, wiped out the entire cult organization, and fled to the lawless zone.

Including Yu Gang-pyeong, the Black Society Lord… It wasn’t that rare for these seven lords to gather in one place.

In fact, although the seven lords weren’t that close to each other, they would immediately form a solid cooperative relationship if something happened that could threaten their self-preservation and safety due to outside forces. That’s exactly who they were.

Since Yu Gang-pyeong was really suddenly taken down overnight, it wasn’t awkward for them to gather in one place now.

After all, just as Independent Demon Wi Ji-young had targeted Yu Gang-pyeong, she could suddenly target them too.

“No, so why did that crazy bitch Independent Demon suddenly target Yu Gang-pyeong, that cunning bastard? Did they say she completely lost her mind?”

“Well, that’s possible too… She lives quite quietly, but she’s not exactly a person with a sound mind…”

“I don’t know? But if someone who was quietly holed up moved… Didn’t that Black Society Lord do something? Come to think of it, isn’t that guy from China like Independent Demon? Maybe they had some secret grudge that others don’t know about?”

“…Would that Independent Demon, who doesn’t usually make proper grudges or favors, do that? That can’t be…”

“That’s right, that’s right! With Independent Demon’s personality, if she really had a grudge, would Yu Gang-pyeong still be alive? He would have been dead long ago! And it doesn’t seem like Yu Gang-pyeong has even poked his head towards China recently, so there’s no way he could have made a recent grudge!”

However, even though they gathered in one place and talked, they couldn’t come to any proper conclusion.

To begin with, there was too little information… But who could have predicted that Independent Demon would attack Yu Gang-pyeong to give him as a gift to someone not yet known to the world? That wasn’t a story that made sense within common sense.

Anyway, while such fruitless conversations were continuing… A piece of news came to them.

“…Huh? They say Independent Demon has returned to the lawless zone?”

“What?!”

“They say she’s even taking over Yu Gang-pyeong’s territory with him at the forefront?? They even said there were some people they’ve never seen before…”

“Then does this mean she did this targeting our territories?”

“If so, this is absolutely not something we can overlook! Yu Gang-pyeong might have been taken down alone, but even Independent Demon is just S-rank! If we join forces, we can sufficiently…”

“…Aish, you guys can commit suicide on your own! You crazy bastards, don’t you watch the news these days?!”

“What do you mean by that?”

“Didn’t you guys see half of China’s Great Heat Demon Realm turned green last time?! There are widespread rumors that it was Independent Demon’s doing!!”

“…Wait, that was Independent Demon’s doing?? Th-then…!!”

“Fuck, it seems she’s risen to EX-rank!! Anyway, if you want to fight, you guys gather your strength and go fight!! I’m going to prepare to bow my head to Independent Demon…”

“A-ahem…!! When did I say I would fight? I meant that if we join forces, even Independent Demon won’t be able to stay still – that’s what I meant!”

“…Isn’t that the same thing?”

“Anyway, if the rumors are true… No, even if only half of the rumors are true, it’s right to bow our heads immediately! Shall we all join forces and prepare gifts to offer to Independent Demon?”

“Look at this opportunistic bastard… But I strongly agree with that idea.”

“Ahem! Then shall we all quickly prepare gifts and run to Independent Demon to rub our palms together?”

“Of course we should! Why are you asking? It’ll take some time to prepare gifts that will satisfy Independent Demon, so let’s quickly disperse for now and when we’re all ready, let’s gather again and go together!”

These people, who were raising their voices as if they should punish the returning Independent Demon immediately, quickly showed a Udyr-level change of attitude as soon as they heard rumors that Independent Demon had risen to EX-rank.

From the start, the fact that S-rank Yu Gang-pyeong was taken down so suddenly and quickly gave considerable weight to those rumors.

Moreover, they were already people who had been pushed out of their respective positions and came to the lawless zone, so what good would come from being disliked? The seven lords were superhumans who were satisfied with just occupying this small land and living lavishly on top of it.

Even if they were S-rank, there are times to stand straight and times to bend flexibly, at least that’s what they thought.

“Aish! As if it wasn’t enough of a headache with that crazy murderer suddenly popping up and wreaking havoc everywhere, now this too!!”

Anyway, while the lords were grumbling on the surface but honestly and quickly scraping together gifts to offer to Independent Demon from here and there, Independent Demon Wi Ji-young and Dam Han-ul’s group had arrived in Yu Gang-pyeong’s territory.

Yu Gang-pyeong, the S-rank superhuman Black Society Lord who had become Independent Demon’s gift and was dragged to our house.

Having received a thorough lesson in manners from Wi Ji-young, he took on the role of our guide with a desperate attitude, bowing and scraping as he led us to his territory within the lawless zone.

“Hehe… It’s humble, but this is the Black Society headquarters I used! However… it’s a bit too damaged to guide you inside, so I’ll first guide you to the lodgings where you’ll stay for the time being!!”

He keeps glancing at Wi Ji-young, seeming to have been terrifyingly imprinted with fear of her.

…Hmm, it also seems like he wants to say that his headquarters was wrecked by Wi Ji-young…

Anyway, the place he guided us to as lodgings was quite luxurious and clean, unlike what you’d expect in a place called the lawless zone.

“If there’s anything lacking, just tell my subordinates! And I’ll be staying on the lower floor, so if you need me, just call and I’ll come running! Hahaha…”

Anyway, after guiding us to the lodgings, Yu Gang-pyeong slowly backed away while constantly looking at us and bowing, and I let out a deep sigh.

Haaa… This is really giving me a headache…

“Now that you’ve brought the lawless zone under your command thanks to that Independent Demon… You’ll become a true big shot of the underworld, Han-ul! Congratulations!!”

“No, don’t congratulate me for something like that…”

It’s not good, you know…

Underworld big shot?? What’s the use of having such a dangerous title!! I’m already overwhelmed enough just living as an amateur fortune-teller!!

Moreover, although this building is surprisingly nice for a place called the lawless zone, the scene we saw on the way here was just a complete mess. That’s why I’m even more reluctant.

“In martial arts novels, they say to beware of women, old people, and children, right? Well, actually it’s just saying to be careful of everyone… This lawless zone is similar. A woman who seduces and clings to you will bite her tongue and spit poison, an old man who was bowing will mercilessly stab your neck when you turn your back, and a child who was getting beaten will bite your Achilles tendon, and you never know when or where you’ll encounter monsters in this land of endless dangers.”

Wi Ji-young, who had sat down on a nearby chair at some point, looked at me and said.

“Of course, crimes and underworld activities also happen frequently… but it’s such unpredictable chaos and misery that truly makes this land a lawless zone. Quite appealing, isn’t it?”

“I don’t find it appealing at all…”

I didn’t want to get involved in the first place, and after hearing Wi Ji-young’s explanation, I wanted to get involved even less. I honestly hate anything dangerous!

Why do you keep trying to make me into some high-ranking person…!! I’m more than satisfied just living as an amateur fortune-teller…!! Arghhhh!!!

“Haaa…”

Nevertheless, since it seemed I would end up accepting it anyway, I thought to myself.

Let’s just dump it all on those guys like I did with the Korean underworld and forget about it in my mind…!!

That’s the best way to stay uninvolved as much as possible…!! I already feel like I’m going crazy with what I have now!! Urgh! Another pain from above…!!

“Then for now, let’s rest here today to adapt to this place, and start moving from tomorrow. How about that?”

She’s not even pretending to listen…

“Alright… Let’s do that…”

There’s a saying that you should strike while the iron is hot, and I have a strong desire to resolve this quickly, but the dizziness and sudden fatigue made me not want to move even more.

So I responded like that and just flopped down on the bed, staying still and spending time blankly when…

“Han-ul, they say the remaining six lords of the lawless zone have come to visit??”

“????”

Whether it was a good thing or a bad thing… it seemed the world wasn’t going to leave me alone.

Meanwhile, somewhere in the lawless zone.
Crash! Slash!!

“Arghhhh!!!”

Even in broad daylight, horrific incidents befitting the reputation of the lawless zone were occurring without hesitation.

“You all seem quite energetic, don’t you? You’re still moving to stay alive, after all.”

“Ugh… Ugh…”

The strange thing was that the protagonist of this horrific scene was a girl with eerily crimson eyes.

A girl quietly smiling while holding a hand axe dripping with still-warm red blood, wearing tattered and blood-stained clothes.

She glanced at the blood on her hand and licked it with her tongue.

“That’s why I think I like people with lots of blood flowing. They look good… and move energetically. They move hard without thinking deeply too. Don’t you think so?”

“D-don’t come near, you monster…!!”

Smiling at being called a monster, she approached with an innocent smile and spoke to the only person in front of her who was still moving properly.

“They said there would be a high-ranking person here, but I can’t sense them. Where did that person go?”

She gently brushed the eerie axe blade against the trembling person’s neck and spoke softly.

“If you tell me, I’ll send you off nicely, though regrettably.”

Slash!!!

And soon after hearing the answer she wanted, she grinned, and the hand axe violently dug halfway into the neck.

“As expected, going back alive nicely is boring, isn’t it?”

“Ugh, ugh…”

She saw the dagger that the person in front of her had secretly pulled out to stab her fall to the floor, and pulled out the hand axe.

Splash…!!

And she quietly smiled as she saw the deep red blood splatter beautifully.

After appreciating that sight for a moment, the girl began to move towards the place she had heard about.