Chapter 44: Object Exhibition (5)
A gold-colored wave spread out, resembling the ripples formed when a drop of water falls into calm waters.
The small Golden Reapers scattered in all directions, some bumping into each other and tumbling, others stumbling over something and rolling around. They appeared and disappeared from time to time, perhaps because they were using the phantom form ability.
However, probably because they were not used to the ability, a lot of the Golden Reapers rolled around on the floor whenever they returned to their tangible state.
They ran with their tiny little feet, and disappeared like ghosts when they encountered an obstacle. They would then appear on the other side of the obstacle and land on the floor with both their feet. Unfortunately, a lot of them were unable to overcome the speed and momentum, making them roll over.
When they found a human, they would jump and tightly hug them with their tiny hands.
The Golden Reaper first to hug the human would raise its tiny hands in triumph wearing a victorious smile. As if they were marking their territory, there was only one Golden Reaper per human.
When other Golden Reapers approached, the one already clinging to the human would glare at them and chase them away.
Before the Golden Reaper moved about, the exhibition ground had been hunting grounds for Objects hostile to humans. A hunt that was more like an all-you-can-eat buffet where the prey lay unconscious.
However, as soon as the Golden Reapers made their appearance, the Objects trying to take advantage of the buffet had no choice but to stop their actions.
The unusual energy emanating from the Golden Reapers, coupled with the sheer numbers on their side, made the Objects feel burdened.
The once tense atmosphere, where everything was hostile towards the humans, suddenly calmed down.
Unfortunately, this calm atmosphere lasted no more than ten minutes. Objects lacking patience began to ignore the Golden Reapers and ran head-first toward the unconscious humans.
The harmless appearance of the Golden Reaper also played a role in this. They just stayed still clinging to the people, paying no attention to the Objects.
That indifferent behavior gave courage to the other Objects, making them think that The Golden Reaper was actually a passive and harmless creature.
Observing the Golden Reapers and seizing an opportunity, the Objects bared their teeth once again towards their prey.
It started with a lizard as large as a tiger, a prehistoric creature that had transcended time and was brought back to life in modern times.
The dinosaur, growing impatient, rushed towards the sleeping individuals.
In that moment, the Golden Reapers lifted their heads, their eyes gleaming.
Faced with the gazes of over a dozen Reapers, the dinosaur should have hesitated. Unfortunately, the dinosaur was not an Object with that level of intelligence.
The price for disregarding the Golden Reapers’ stare proved unbearably steep. Dozens of small, Reaper-shaped holes suddenly appeared on the dinosaur’s body, causing it to bleed profusely and die.
The once golden glow of the Reapers’ body now gave way to a crimson radiance, soaked in blood.
Such cute yet terrifying incidents unfolded throughout the exhibition ground until there were no Objects remaining to attack the humans.
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When everyone in the exhibition ground fell asleep a lot of the Objects were released, creating a mess.
At that time, the door of the Bucheon Research Institute’s management office swung open.
A man dressed in a neat suit and lab coat, leaning on an old-fashioned cane walked out. The researchers followed behind him like loyal henchmen.
With a confident stride, the director of the research institute made his way through the exhibition filled with sleeping people. He and his researchers headed towards a specific booth belonging to the ‘Sejong Research Institute’.
They had a clear purpose in mind—to acquire the Object housed in the containment room, the [Unbreakable Cube.]
The door to the containment room stood ajar, and the security staff had all succumbed to sleep, allowing the director and his team to easily obtain the Object he desired.
The CCTV and other electrical devices had long since been dormant.
A satisfied smile played upon the director’s lips as he looked at the explanation attached to the Object—