Infinite System Inheritor Return From The Abyss-Chapter 256 - 255: In Soando Island

Meanwhile Before the wave *****

The wind howled as Seojun stood on the edge of the cliff, gazing down at the evacuated village below. From this height, he could see the empty streets, the silent houses, and the shelter entrance where people had hurried inside moments ago.

His global system screen rang.

BZZT—BZZT!

He answered and Dahlia, the receptionist, appeared on the screen.

[Uhm… Seojun, everyone is in the shelter and safe, but… are you sure the wave is coming?]

Behind her, Seojun could see the worried faces of guild members and villagers. Some whispered in fear, while others clutched their weapons, ready for anything.

Then, someone stepped into view.

Sir Choi, the commander from Seojun's second quest, spoke.

[I don't know how you knew the wave was coming… but we'll trust you, Mr. Han. I'll handle everything here with the guild master.]

Seojun nodded calmly.

"Don't worry. Everything is under control," he said before ending the call.

He exhaled a quiet sigh.

[Host, you've gained their trust. You even saved their lives in that beast containment quest. But doing this… it means you can't stay low-key anymore.]

Seojun closed his eyes for a moment, then opened them.

"It doesn't matter now," he said.

RUMBLE—!!

Suddenly—the ground beneath him trembled. A powerful earthquake struck. The cliff he was standing on began to crumble.

CRACK—CRACK—!

Large chunks of rock broke away, sliding down into the forest below. But Seojun didn't move—he simply stepped into the air, using Wind Step, standing effortlessly above the collapsing cliff.

Then—

The sky changed. Dark clouds swirled unnaturally. The air turned heavy, thick with mana and something else—something ominous.

Seojun narrowed his eyes.

From his vantage point, he saw the entire area shifting.

Dungeons began appearing.

Portals ripped open in the sky, their dark voids spilling out monstrous creatures. The wave had begun.

Seojun's eyes glowed.

'Get ready.'

He sent out a telepathic command.

Numerous voices answered in unison.

"Yes, Master! Count on us!"

Then The first horde of monsters fell from the sky.

Inside the village shelter, people were crowded together, their voices rising in fear and confusion. The shelter was a large circular structure made of metal, built to protect against strong attacks, but it was not underground.

The Guildmaster of Dawn and Sir Choi stood at the front, trying to calm everyone down.

"Please, everyone! Stay calm!" Sir Choi shouted, raising his hands.

But the crowd was already in chaos especially the awakeners.

"Why are we even here?! There was no warning from the global system!" someone yelled.

"Yeah! We got no emergency alert! The wave is fake!"

"Who said the wave was coming anyway?!" another voice shouted angrily.

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The Venom Party, a suspicious group among the hunters, was the loudest. A man from their group stepped forward, his face twisted in frustration.

"This is nonsense! You made us abandon everything for NOTHING! There is NO WAVE!" he roared.

Some awakeners muttered in agreement, their faces filled with doubt.

"He's right… maybe it's just a mistake."

"We should go back! There's no danger!"

More shouting erupted as panic spread. Some people tried to leave, but the hunters from the Dawn Guild quickly blocked the exit.

BANG!

The Guildmaster slammed his fist against the metal wall, his voice booming over the crowd.

"ENOUGH!"

The shelter fell into silence for a moment. His cold eyes swept over the people.

"We were warned," he said firmly.

Sir Choi stepped forward.

"That's right. And it was someone we trust who told us about this wave."

The Venom Party scoffed.

"Who?!" one of them sneered. "Some coward hiding in the shadows?"

The guildmaster didn't answer.

The Venom Party leader stood with a deep frown, listening as someone whispered in his ear. His eyes widened in shock before twisting into anger and amusement.

Then, he suddenly burst into laughter.

"HAHAHAHA! What the hell?!"

Everyone turned to look at him, confused. The Venom leader grinned wickedly and pointed at the Guildmaster and Sir Choi.

"Hey, everyone! Did you hear this? Our great Guildmaster and Commander have been fooled!"

Murmurs spread among the people. The leader continued, mocking loudly—

"You want to know who warned them? You wanna know who made us run here like scared dogs? interrupting our work?"

People leaned in, curious and confused. Then, with a dramatic voice, he yelled—

"A freaking Beast Doctor from Seoul! Some nobody named Ji Hoon!"

Gasps and murmurs filled the shelter.

"A Beast Doctor?! Are you serious?"

"Wait… a doctor warned them about the wave?"

"And they actually believed him?!"

The Venom leader scoffed, shaking his head.

"A weak healer! A non-combatant! they trusted a coward who plays with sick animals?! And you expect us to stay here and hide?!"

His voice grew louder.

"He must have tricked you, Guildmaster! Maybe he wants all the loot for himself! We're not weak, we can handle the wave!"

Some people in the crowd nodded angrily, while others looked unsure.

"Listen, everyone! This warning is not a joke!" Guildmaster yelled.

But the Venom Party leader scoffed, folding his arms.

"A Beast Doctor gave you this warning, right? That Ji Hoon guy? You expect us to believe that nonsense?"

More people muttered in agreement.

"Yeah! If the wave was real, the Global System would have warned us already!"

"Exactly! The Global System never fails!"

The Venom Party leader smirked.

"Face it, Guildmaster. You got tricked!"

Then, he turned to the crowd and shouted confidently—

"I'm going out! Who's coming with me?"

A wave of voices rose in agreement but mostly are awakeners.

"Me too!"

"Yeah, we're not staying in this stupid shelter! I can handle those wave monsters fine anyway!"

"I trust the Global System, not some random Beast Doctor!"

People pushed toward the exit, their movements growing rougher. The guards stationed at the door controls tried to hold them back—

"Stay inside! This is for your safety!"

But the crowd's frustration boiled over. A few strong awakened ones shoved the guards aside, knocking them unconscious.

The Venom Party was the first to rush outside.

"Finally, fresh air! See? No monsters! Hahaha!"

One by one, more people followed, laughing and mocking those who stayed behind.

Dahlia and the Dawn Guild staff stood near the entrance, eyes wide in fear.

"No! Don't go out!" Dahlia begged, her voice shaking. "Please, I'm begging you! Stay inside!"

But none of them listened.

She tried to block the doorway, but someone pushed her aside.

"Tch! Get out of the way!"

She stumbled, barely catching herself. Among the remaining people, some muttered nervously.

"That Ji Hoon guy… he seems trustworthy, right?"

"Yeah, we saw him during the beast containment quest. He was amazing."

"Exactly! He's powerful, and there's no reason for him to lie!"

Someone hesitated, then asked—

"But can he handle the wave alone? What is he planning to do?"

Another person gritted his teeth.

"Forget that! Focus on getting those idiots back inside before something happens!"

Just then—

RUMBLE—!

The ground shook violently beneath their feet. People staggered, their expressions turning from arrogance to terror. A loud, inhuman roar echoed from the distance.

Their faces drained of color. The people outside froze as the sky darkened, swirling like a vortex of doom.

Monsters rained down, their screeches echoing through the air.

The Guildmaster and Sir Choi immediately shouted—

"GET BACK INSIDE NOW!"

Some people snapped out of their shock and ran back toward the shelter, their faces pale with fear. But others, including the Venom Party, stood their ground, sneering.

"Why so scared?" the Venom Party leader mocked.

"We've handled waves before! This is nothing!"

Yes, they had. But this wave was different.

Even their deities had sent warnings—

Stay inside. Do not fight. This wave is too strong.

Yet, pride and arrogance clouded their judgment. Some Dawn Guild staff, frustrated, shouted—

"Forget them! Just lock the doors!"

But then—

"WAIT!"

Sir Choi's daughter pointed at the sky.

"I think we're safe in here."

Everyone looked up.

A faint shimmer covered the village. Sir Choi's eyes widened.

"A barrier?"

The Guildmaster muttered, watching as monsters slammed into the invisible wall, only to slide down, unable to enter.

The realization spread like wildfire—

They were protected. The Guildmaster sighed in relief, then turned to the Venom Party.

"Now do you see? There's no need to fight. Get back inside!"

But the Venom Party leader scoffed.

"This? A weak barrier? It won't last forever."

His men grinned, eyes filled with greed.

"This wave is an opportunity!"

Another Venom Party member smirked—

"Yeah! Look at these monsters! If we hunt them now, we'll level up faster than ever!"

Some other awakened hesitated.

"He's… not wrong. If we fight now, we could gain huge rewards."

"Right?!" the Venom Party leader laughed.

"Why hide like cowards when we can get stronger?"

The Guildmaster's expression darkened. "Are you insane? This wave isn't normal!"

But the Venom Party leader stepped forward, smirking.

"Then stay behind, old man. We'll be the ones who come back stronger."

He turned to his men.

"We're leaving! Who's with us?!"