Chapter 329
The System’s omissions recurred.
People were confused. They protested to the Symbols of Eternity, asking whether they had not promised to handle it. Some resented them, while others condemned them. The Symbols of Eternity had no choice but to repeat the predictable statement that they were bringing the situation under control.
Amid that process, some unusual movements arose.
“Um, Elder….”
“Why are so many people coming to see me lately? I told you, I’m retired.”
“I was wondering whether I might ask for some advice.”
“Honestly….”
Some Hunters sought out retired seniors. Their targets were mainly those who had personally experienced the Great Calamity. More precisely, people who had worked as Awakeners before the “System” existed.
Other Hunters sought out Gardeners.
“What? A Gardener? Uh, no, how did you even learn about me?”
“I heard from Seonyeong in the village down below. That you were, well… a Gardener….”
“I saved that bastard when they were staggering around unable to sleep, and this is how the ungrateful little shit repays me?”
“I-I’m sorry.”
“And who the fuck are you? Why are you here? When are you leaving?”
These were usually Hunters familiar with the flow of Mystery. Perhaps their parents were Association researchers, perhaps they belonged to Guild Master Jeong Haewoon’s organization that primarily handled Mystery, or…