Soul Devourer Chapter 4 Episode 15 — The King of Sand Subjugated || The Golden Hourglass
The King of Sand, the Pharaoh, who commanded over a hundred sand soldiers (figurative). I defeated the being that had reigned as the boss of the S-rank dungeon.
I reached out to the luxurious treasure chest that appeared before me and lifted the lid. Inside were the boss materials and… a golden hourglass emitting an especially powerful radiance.
I immediately activated【Appraisal】to uncover its true nature.
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《Hourglass of the Sand Sovereign》
・Type: Clock
・Effects:
① Can rewind time by one day. However, the user’s lifespan shortens by one year upon rewinding.
② Indestructible
・Grade: Mythical
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“…It can rewind time?”
A miracle that could turn back a single day.
It was power that stepped into the domain of the gods, yet the price was one year of life.
It made you want to praise it as a true divine artifact, but if used carelessly, it could just as easily become a double-edged weapon that shaved away your own life.
Even so, if that time truly comes…
That was all the more reason to not use it lightly. Somewhere in my heart, I prayed the day would never come when I needed it.
After confirming the contents of the treasure chest, I walked toward the teleportation magic circle.
Light flared beneath my feet, my vision was swallowed in white for an instant, and the next moment, I was breathing the outside air.
“…So it was just needless worry.”
I had stayed on guard, ready to enter combat at any moment, but as I scanned my surroundings, there were no enemies in sight.
Perhaps word of the previous attack had spread and they were waiting to see what would happen. Or maybe, having learned my strength, they had decided not to interfere.
Whatever the reason, fewer unnecessary disturbances were welcome.
I headed toward where Jin’s car was waiting to sell the reward materials.
After that, I wanted to take a look around the nightlife district. Maybe I should ask Jin for recommendations…
“Sorry to keep you waiting.”
When I called out, Jin gave a slight bow.
“Good work, Hunter Matsubara. Were you able to clear the dungeon safely?”
“Yes, it was quite enjoyable. Could you handle the sale of the materials?”
“Understood.”
Jin proceeded with the paperwork, and the materials were quickly appraised. The result; 77 million yuan or roughly 1.7 billion yen.
About 200 million more than the previous S-rank dungeon.
“Jin-san, thank you.”
“No, it is part of my job. And after this?”
“I’d like to look around the nightlife district.”
For a brief moment, Jin’s expression clouded.
“…Considering the earlier attack, it may be best to refrain from going out.”
“With other customers around, would they really launch an attack openly inside a shop? That would inconvenience the establishment, and the police would certainly get involved, wouldn’t they?”
“For ordinary hunters, perhaps. But high-rank hunters or those from the underworld could silence others through violence, influence, or money.”
“Even so, that has nothing to do with me. Why should I, the victim, have to restrain myself out of consideration for people who attack indiscriminately?”
“…”
“If you know such movements are happening, then the Hunter’s Guild should deal with the hunters, and the police should handle the underworld in advance.”
“…You are right. Then, what kind of place would you like to visit?”
“Hmm… First…”
After telling him my destination, I climbed into the back seat. With the hum of the engine, the car quietly left the plaza in front of the dungeon.
Outside the window, the lights of the night city streamed past.
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E/N:
What's with this broken item? It's either never going to be used or would be used once and never again.
Also, Jin's guilty conscience is amusing to watch. Nobody can stop Yuito, though!
Stay tuned!
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