I Became the Younger Sister of the Game's Villain - Chapter 14.2
The guild, “Light and Shadow.”
It was an entity that could hardly be called a guild, and was full of the villains in the story.
They were not interested in closing portals, but in the valuable magic stones and equipment trading inside them.
This psychotic group believed that Awakened ones were a superior race and that it was unnecessary to save civilians, who they deemed inferior.
But at the same time, the guild was wrapped in mystery, and no one knew how far they were willing to go.
Light and Shadow was shrouded in black fog.
Guild Master? We don’t know.
Guild headquarters? We don’t know.
The only known figure was Lee Tae Hwan, the action commander of Light and Shadow, who oversaw all their public activities. But nobody truly believed he was the true leader of Light and Shadow.
‘But why is he here?’
My mind raced.
There had been theories speculating a connection between The Almighty Truth Society of the Heavenly Gate and Light and Shadow due to their similar nature.
But a cult is a cult is a cult.
It doesn’t really affect the main story.
It’s not like it’s a formulaic story.
It was a topic of interest mainly for die-hard fans who scoured every bit of lore.
But.
‘If Light and Shadow is really behind this it’s a different story…’
My mouth went dry.
Because Light and Shadow is…
Light and Shadow stood in direct opposition to Yoon Sang Young, the ranking number one hero revered by civilians and the Hwarang Guild, and they were desperate to bring him down.
They were crazy, unpredictable and dangerous.
‘Especially Lee Tae Hwan.’
He was one of those people who openly exhibited murderous intent.
If asked, I could list a hundred reasons why they’d want to eliminate Lee Moa.
They would undoubtedly use Lee Moa in their schemes against Lee Gyeom.
They were obstacles to my survival, and I knew I had to confront them decisively if necessary.
Suddenly, I heard footsteps.
My shoulders tensed.
I quickly stood up and hid in a blind spot.
Someone else was approaching.
“… if it… rain… will…”
“Do it properly…”
“… is going.”
Go.
Although the mumbled words were incomprehensible, the sound of multiple footsteps could be heard, and then the corridor fell silent.
This was my only chance.
I quickly started moving.
‘Should I investigate?’
I hesitated for a moment in front of the firmly shut director’s office.
In Akka, it was impossible to obtain any substantial information about Light and Shadow.
Maybe now I could uncover their ‘real’ secrets. But…
‘It’s too dangerous.’
With the cult leader himself flitting in and out, it wasn’t wise to take on additional risks.
My purpose here was clear.
Steal the holy relic and get out.
Despite the unease in my steps…
‘Damn it, let’s just go.’
After all, I could always think about this after securing the relic.
I shook off my thoughts and headed straight for the Holy Spirit Room.
I cautiously turned the doorknob, checking for any signs of people.
Click.
“Phew…”
The sight of the dimly lit room with its velvet wallpaper brought a sigh of relief.
The space was crammed with exhibits, including coffins as tall as me.
Somehow, I’d made it inside, undetected.
I patted my chest and headed straight for the European-style safe.
No need to check anything else.
The holy relic is here.
“Got it.”
Picking locks was the easiest part for me.
Using the pins I had prepared, I prodded in the prescribed manner, and soon the sound of the locking mechanism releasing echoed.
The ease of the task almost made the effort I put in to get here feel in vain.
Inside the chest was a shimmering obsidian chalice.
I’ve seen it before, so it didn’t feel like a massive accomplishment.
Nevertheless, I carefully stored it in my inventory and resealed the safe.
Halfway there.
Now I just had to get out carefully and safely…
“Huh?”
“Eh?”
As soon as I opened the door to the Holy Spirit Room, I made eye contact with one of the priests.
