Chapter 172: Summons
Prometheus causes the awakened to mutate.
After the Day of Change, the awakened begin to mutate.
Though the conclusion is the same, the process differs. The former has a clear cause, while the latter is nothing more than an unfounded rumor. However, sometimes, the root of a problem lies within the rumors.
Lee Sa-young stared intently at the black figure riding atop the massive whale. Indeed, Cha Eui-jae's hair had lightened compared to three months ago. Lee Sa-young flicked his fingers and asked,
"What causes the mutations? What's behind it?"
The younger Mackerel clapped his fingers together, as if he had been waiting for this.
"That's exactly it. After the Day of Change, the awakened start to mutate! Why? How?"
Then he shrugged his shoulders and shook his head.
"There's nothing. The most important part is missing. But there's evidence and results that the awakened have mutated, right? People have seen it with their own eyes, and there are pictures."
"..."
"So, people began filling in the blanks themselves to create a plausible story. The system's curse, the awakened's sins, someone's revenge, and so on... the repertoire is quite varied."
The stories might sound laughable to those who know the truth. But this wasn't a matter to be taken lightly. Fear without a solid basis can paralyze a person's mind. Lee Sa-young tilted his head. The smile disappeared from the younger Mackerel's face, the pale blue light casting shadows across his features.