Chapter 157: Exclusive Jobs!

"This?!"

Novak's eyes flickered with both resentment and a strange sense of irony.

Here, on this medieval continent, he was revered as the God of Plague by his followers—a savior of the world, the omnipotent and benevolent father figure.

But this title, "The Scourge of Life," felt like an insult to him, a blasphemous mockery of his role.

Despite the unsettling thoughts stirring in his mind, a wave of calm finally settled over him.

SSS!

At this level, the anxiety that had plagued him before was finally gone, replaced by an overwhelming sense of triumph.

He had done it!

Beyond the impossible professions in the abyss, he had actually succeeded!

At this level of advancement, he had obtained an SSS-level job transfer scrolls.

Such an achievement was unheard of!

Of course, alongside his own Virus King talent, Novak knew this was also due to the sacrifice of a saint—a powerful being who had given up everything, their identity, power, and even their soul, just to grant him this qualification and chance.

The Plague Sect.

After traversing the western continent for a year, Novak had come to fully accept this identity and the sect's purpose.

Although he couldn't fully comprehend the mindset of fanatics, he had developed a deep respect for someone who could sacrifice everything—status, power, even their very essence—for their beliefs.

It was why, as Novak traveled across the western continent, he had embraced the title of the Plague Sect.

It was an acknowledgment.

Plague Bishop Pukasiumi.

He would remember that name forever.

With that thought, Novak's turbulent emotions finally settled, and a sense of peace returned. He turned his gaze back to the scroll in his hand, its weight both literal and symbolic.

['The Scourge of Life' Job Transfer Scroll (SSS)]

[Life is truly equal, whether it be a noble human princess, a pig, sheep, cow, or horse waiting to be slaughtered, or a filthy rat, a mosquito, or the smallest virus or fungus.]

[All things decay, but all beings are immortal! The catastrophe of life is the inevitable end for all creatures! Don't fear this power, for you are always a part of it.]

[Job transfer requirements: Possess the talent 'Virus King (SSS)']

Novak pressed his lips together.

So, this was what an exclusive class looked like.

But why was there no detailed job description?! 

If this was just about controlling viruses and bacteria, then how different was it from his current Virus King abilities?

Novak wasn't sure.

However, he thought, as a unique class meant solely for him, it couldn't be that simple!

This was the first time in both his past and present life that he had come across an SSS-level profession.

This realization sparked a deep urge within Novak.

He wanted to crush the scroll right then and there, to unlock the profession immediately!

But he quickly reined in that impulse.

'Those who walk a hundred steps often falter at ninety.'

The hardest part was already done; there was no reason to rush the final step now.

Even though the hidden SSS-level profession in the abyss was likely far more difficult to obtain than this Scourge of Life, he knew patience was key.

However, that somehow became his goal.

It's not like before, like a headless chicken!

Glancing at the plague creatures kneeling there.

Novak ignored it and walked out of the factory directly. After reaching level 10 and the experience cap, he could not increase his level without changing jobs. It was meaningless for him to kill these low-level creatures.

He opened the secret warehouse cautiously, and took a look at the gluttonous face with closed eyes.

However, almost as soon as he put the job transfer scroll of the 'The Scourge Of Life' into the warehouse, its eyes snapped wide open.

This is the first time Novak sees some personal traits on top of this thing!?

Then, as if it had encountered something unbearably terrifying, the face clamped its mouth shut, cheeks trembling wildly as it tried to edge away from the ink-green scroll.

Novak couldn't help but laugh. So even this mysterious, gluttonous face had something it feared?

It's really strange!

But this also made him feel a little relieved, so he didn't have to worry about any accidents with his precious scroll.

But just in case, Novak put it far away, and also separated it with a grid, and stored it separately!

After doing all this, Novak was completely relieved!

However, at this moment, a reminder of the Cosmic Will suddenly appeared in Novak's heart!

[Mission 'Plague Factory' failed!]

Um!?

Novak was taken aback for a moment, and then he remembered that when he entered this plague factory before, he had triggered such a task.

It is also to explore the source of this plague chemical factory,

But, didn't I find it!?

Soon, Novak realized he had indeed found it. But to secure the SSS scroll, Pukasiumi, the Dungeon Boss, had sacrificed all his strength—and even his life—for him. The source of the plague had been located, yet now it was gone!

Naturally, his mission had failed.

But failure was failure.

What was the worth of dungeon clearances compared to an SSS-level job transfer scroll?

Clearly, Novak wasn't bothered by such things. But Ian, waiting anxiously at home, felt as if he'd been struck by lightning when he heard the notification from the cosmic will.

He couldn't wait to open the chat group 001.

Just sent a message!

[Just Ian: Brothers, it's so hot! I just got a reminder from the Cosmic Will. The mission I did with Brother White to explore the plague chemical factory failed!]

[Crow:?!!]

[Dahen: No way? How is it possible?]

[Vince: Can't even White Emperor do it?! What kind of SSS-level occupation is it?!]

[Overlord: Ian, don't scare me!]

[Truth Teller: I believe that the White Emperor has his reason!]

[Lotte: Ian, don't fart, it's just a mission failure! White Emperor is so strong, he must be fine!]

However, even with that being said, the rest of the group still muttered at this moment!

SSS-level career!

After this period of time, everyone has already understood what this means!

Even that White Emperor couldn't do it?!

If so, who else can complete such a challenge?

However, at this moment, a piece of sudden news suddenly appeared:

[White Emperor: ????]