On the day the Integrity Priest dreamed of Cheon-yeon.
On the second day of the Seocheon Flower Garden Outdoor Event, when the sky was blue without a single cloud.
-Kugwangkwangkwang….
“Ugh!” “Kyaaaak!” The mountain, which the Chae Seok Team had skillfully transformed into a magnificent stadium, felt as if it were being uprooted.
The athletes still in the middle of their matches and the spectators watching them all screamed.
The Integrity Priest, who was stuck in the spectator stands, could only watch with sweaty hands.
In his eyes, the Leopard Cat with the spotted pattern appeared once again.
‘…Is it his doing!’ But this time, even that Leopard Cat seemed flustered, its eyes flashing as it flattened its ears.
And— “No!!” An unfamiliar voice, one that the Integrity Priest had never heard before, echoed across the mountain.
*** Seocheon Flower Garden Outdoor Event, Day Two.
Two hours before the first match.
Complaints had been received that the intense sunlight yesterday made watching the matches uncomfortable.
Thanks to that, giant taro and banana leaves were installed over the spectator seats today.
Under the cool shade created by them, spectators gathered in groups of three and five with excited hearts.
Each held a large, generous bowl of noodles.
The Integrity Priest also sat down, unable to hide his swelling heart.
Clear broth with yellow egg garnish, sour pieces of kimchi, crushed seaweed, and even sesame seeds.
A scent that was both simple and luxurious soaked the Integrity Priest’s nose.
“Where did you get that dark powder?” The Integrity Priest stopped his chopsticks at the question from the person who suddenly appeared beside him.
“It is perilla powder. It is next to the distribution area over there.” “Are there green onions there too?” Another pause.
The Integrity Priest felt a slight irritation at the neighbor’s questions interrupting his first meal, but he maintained his dignity and did not show it to the stranger.
“That is correct.
Not only that, but sesame oil, perilla oil, and even fried bits are all there.
If you are lacking, you had better hurry if you want to bring it back before the match starts.” “Hmm, but it doesn’t seem to go well with wine.” At the out-of-the-blue remark, the Integrity Priest snapped his head around.
A prim lady wearing a hanbok with a spotted leopard pattern sat there with a bored expression.
Recognizing her identity, the Integrity Priest’s brow furrowed.
“…Did you end up running away yesterday?” “Naturally.
There’s no way I’d get caught.” The way she laughed was incredibly annoying.
The Integrity Priest let out a sigh as if he were losing his mind, but soon put a mouthful of noodles into his mouth.
Slurp—half of the noodles disappeared in that one bite.
The lady, watching with interest, babbled on.
“So that’s why you felt comfortable enough to bring noodles~ because you thought I was caught yesterday.
Right?” “…I have no idea what you are talking about.” “I almost got caught, though.
My cousin came prepared for everything.
Even so, isn’t an Adamantine Chain a bit too much for a blood relative?” “…Look here.” The Integrity Priest finally lost his patience and spoke up again.
“Our Oriental Heavenly Realm Tourism Branch is working sincerely and seriously upon the customer’s request.” “…….” “We will fairly judge whether Seocheon Flower Garden can handle the scale you requested and report back, so if you just wait a little longer, soon….” “That won’t do.” She, who had been pouting and acting like a thoughtless lady, suddenly tilted her eyes up chillingly.
A fresh green light and an enchanting violet glow.
At that sharp divine glint, even the Integrity Priest shrunk back slightly.
Dionysus, showing a single streak of divine majesty, could look down upon most Existences.
“I’ll tell you once more.” Even so, the kind goddess decided to explain it to him one more time.
In her own way.
“What I requested was not a screening.” “Pardon?” “I’m telling you to do it immediately.
And a fair judgment? Ha.” Dionysus curled one side of her mouth into a cold sneer.
“When were you people ever fair?” “…….” “Do you think I don’t know that you’re all itching to make this happen too?” At some point, her face stretched until the corners of her mouth reached her ears.
Those fierce eyes approached the Integrity Priest’s nose, casting a shadow.
“Do whatever you want with screenings or procedures.
However, the conclusion is that we are absolutely doing it.” Sssshhh.
The torn mouth lengthened even more, rounding across her face.
“No matter what kind of interference I run.” Just as he thought it had touched her forehead to form a perfect circle, the Integrity Priest blinked, and she was gone.
“…My goodness.” Clicking his tongue shortly, the Integrity Priest gulped down the soggy noodles.
Just then, Mujae’s now-familiar voice rang out through the speakers.
[All spectators, please take your seats.] [Every match prioritizes the safety of our spectators…] The broadcast was similar to yesterday’s, yet different.
While others didn’t seem to notice anything out of the ordinary, the intuition of the Integrity Priest, who had just faced a deity’s warning, stood on edge.
[All spectators should equip the masks provided next to you…] [Today’s match may affect the spectator stands…] [Should any problems arise, please call for an assistant immediately…] The Integrity Priest examined the mask placed at his seat.
It wasn’t a lethal-looking gas mask, but it was made with a fairly solid weave, and….
‘Why are there even eye protection glasses attached?’ It felt like too much care had been put into it to call it a common mask.
It felt extremely ominous, unlike the always-pleasant Seocheon Flower Garden, even if it was surprising.
Just as the Integrity Priest tilted his head at the nagging sense of unease, the spectator stands shook once more.
Krrrruuuuu….
Yesterday they rose from the ground, but this time it was a different kind of vibration.
In the Integrity Priest’s line of sight, he saw Zack again, pressing his Hand against the ground.
-Kwagang, kwang kwang….
There wasn’t a massive impact, but the spectator stands shook as if they were on a carriage passing over a stone path! With a noisy sound, the opposite spectator stands grew further away, and the Field that served as the stadium was widening.
‘I should have just broken the rules and received the program layout.’ He had been with the Tourism Branch for decades.
He had never encountered a place so unpredictable.
He couldn’t even fathom what kind of match they had prepared.
Another resonance pierced through the Integrity Priest’s anxiety.
-Zzzzzzzinnng! -Jja-jjang-jjang! Jjang-jjang! The familiar and magnificent sound that had stirred everyone’s excitement last night echoed through the stadium.
“It’s the !” “They didn’t leave yesterday?!” “I guess they’re performing together again!” The spectators, who were no longer very surprised by the movement of the stands, still reacted loudly to the appearance of the popular idols.
This time, they appeared grandly in black cheol-lik and black hats, carrying red flags.
Following behind them was….
“It’s a cannon!” “Why are you bringing cannons into the stadium?!” While the shocked public murmured, Mujae climbed onto the podium.
The monitor showed the Shinsomi players waving with bright faces behind the performance of the .
[This match is~] Wagons carrying massive cannons.
The Shinsomi players standing behind them were waving their hands with cheerful faces.
Before anyone knew it, the cannons that had entered the stadium stood in two lines, facing each other.
[Titled, ‘Fire the Fertilizer!’] -Doo-doong-doong-doong!! Drums added to the excitement of Mujae’s spirited voice.
Behind the Integrity Priest, who had sensed the beginning of a Disaster, the tail of a spotted Leopard Cat brushed past.