[Haha, can we reach one decimal place?] The stakes in a giant story were one of the measures of a constellation's strength. More stakes meant more probability, which was a source of escaping from the constraints of many scenarios. [Let's finish it and go back.] The constellations finally started to advance to the armed fortress. It happened the moment their star relics were shining. The sky was covered by a dark dome and light disappeared from it. The historical-grade constellations approaching the armed fortress stopped at the appalling darkness. […What?] The lights in the area were turned off by the clouds that came. It wasn't just this area. The darkness covered the entire Korean Peninsula. Even the sparks of probability were covered by the deep darkness. The Blind King's Heir stared up at the sky with bewildered eyes. [Is it the queen of the Underworld?] The only nebula that could descend to the Korean Peninsula today was Olympus. In addition, there were few constellations of Olympus who could use such a large amount of probability. One of the constellations emitted a faint light to reveal the surroundings but it quickly disappeared. It was like a black hole that sucked out all the light.
The anxious constellations shouted. [Your Majesty! If you have come then please say it―] One of the constellations suddenly gave a warning. [Something is coming…!] A dark object was fired from the sky and pierced the chest of one constellation. [Keeeeok…!] It was an object like a dragon's claw. The confused constellation coughed up blood and tried to pull out the claw, but the claw grew increasingly larger and soon burst through the constellation's body. The constellation let out a sound before becoming part of the darkness. The frightened constellations screamed. [U-Uhhhhh!] They heard the sound but couldn't avoid it. It meant… This existence had a completely different 'status' from them. The queen of the underworld wasn't this much. [Run away…!] The Blind King's Heir discovered the situation and ordered a retreat. Then an enormous amount of sparks burst from the armed fortress. The intense light that the darkness couldn't swallow revealed the open door of the fortress leading to the dark city. There was a woman with a small body. The first one to discover her was the Blind King's Heir who trembled. [W-Why are you…?]
The shadows of black flames were swirling around her body. The face of a little boy with red eyes underneath black hair flashed. The boy with one arm bandaged raised his hand and the shadow of a dragon covered the sky. White fangs were bared. As the boy laughed, the darkness of the world breathed. Then the massacre began. King Oedipus couldn't hide his astonishment as he stared at the scene on the screen. [The constellation 'Blind King's Heir' has been removed from the scenario.] [The constellation 'Thebes' Gatekeeper' has been removed from the scenario.] The shadow of a dragon was tearing up the fleeing constellations on the screen. Fortunately, Han Sooyoung wasn't too late. [The constellation 'Abyssal Black Flame Dragon' is letting out wild laughter.] –Ahahahahaha! Han Sooyoung had a bandage around one arm and half covered her face as she burst out laughing. She was really a match for the black dragon. She acted so well that I didn't know why she hated it so far. King Oedipus stared at me and exclaimed, [How come… why is a candidate of the apocalypse…]
Candidate of the apocalypse… Well, King Oedipus would have that type of information. The Abyssal Black Flame Dragon was one of the candidates of the apocalypse. [Many constellations are astonished by your scheme.] [The constellation 'Dragon Lying Down' is nodding.] [The constellation 'Secretive Plotter' is feeling pure admiration.] [You have acquired a new story!] [The story 'Kill with a Borrowed Knife' has been acquired.] I watched Gyeonggi-do covered in darkness and licked my lips. Attracting the Abyssal Black Flame Dragon was a last resort. It could've brought about a bigger disaster. However, there was Han Sooyoung and the promise made with the black dragon. Thus, he wouldn't destroy the Korean Peninsula. [Ku…ock…] King Oedipus bowed his head and let out an unknown groan. We saw the unusual appearance and Yoo Joonghyuk and I raised our swords at the same time. [You…!] King Oedipus' son was among the constellations who suffered under the black dragon. There was the possibility that the enraged Oedipus wouldn't be able to control his emotions. [I will kill you!]
As expected, the constellations who survived with Oedipus released their status at the same time. I had a giant story but it wasn't enough power. The moment I was about to trigger Electrification, something rose from the ground and caught Oedipus' neck. [Cough!] The huge Surya moved one of his four arms and held onto Oedipus' neck. King Oedipus stared at Surya with surprise. [W-Why?] [Stop it.] Surya's heavy status pressed down on the other constellation. [Don't look so ugly anymore.] [I won't listen to the words of a dog who lost the fight! It can't end like this…!] The next moment, King Oedipus' body exploded. The brutally exploded body scattered into ashes in front of Surya's eyes. The movements of the constellations stiffened and they nervously stepped back. Despite the severe injuries, Surya still had the power to stand up alone… it was a phenomenal vitality. I quickly calculated the power of my remaining companions. If we hit Surya right now… [It is our defeat.] For a moment, I thought I heard wrong. However, the words had definitely emerged from Surya's mouth. I bit my lips as
joy boiled from deep inside my heart. The great Lokapala had admitted defeat. [The winner of the Demon King Selection has been determined.] There were screams from afar as the ensuing system messages came. They were the screams of the dukes defeated in the Demon King Selection. One by one, the bodies of the constellations staring at us scattered. The scenario ended and the Star Stream started to recall the probability that they were allowed. Surya's body was also disappearing. I opened my mouth before Surya's body completely disappeared. I wanted to ask. Why did he suddenly change his mind? [The Demon King of Salvation.] However, I shut my mouth the moment I saw Surya's eyes. In retrospect, Surya wasn't an ordinary constellation. He was one of the great Lokapala. It was rather strange that such a constellation would use cowardly tricks against us. Perhaps this 'selection' had dealt a significant blow to his reputation and pride. Surya slowly blinked and asked, [Did you get the qualification of the end?] "I'll probably get it. And you also…" Surya's eyes shone terribly, as if he was dismissing the trivial comfort. [I will watch your story.]
Surya would also get the qualification of the end one day. Then the day would come when we meet again. It wasn't here but in the later scenarios of the Star Stream. [And…] In a short moment, Surya's gaze turned towards the fragments of the destroyed train. They were fragments of the car where Surya and I faced each other. However, the appearance of some fragments was a bit strange. They weren't broken from the battle with me. They were scars carved on the train from before. "I know." [That's right. You understand.] Surya finally disappeared with these words. The pressure on the surroundings vanished and a curious silence took its place. I didn't feel it was real. I calmly practiced what I had planned and was lucky with several things. Then I came all this way. [The 25th main scenario has ended.] I turned my head and saw Yoo Joonghyuk watching Surya's disappearance. [The main scenario 'Demon King Selection' has been cleared.] [The rewards for the selection are being prepared.] [A new demon king has appeared in the Demon Realm!] [You have become the master of the 73rd Demon Realm!]
There was the explosive system message and Yoo Joonghyuk and I simultaneously looked up at the sky. The gazes of countless beings poured towards me from the sky. [The demon king 'Ruler of the East Hell' is looking at you.] [The demon king 'Devil of Principles' is curious about you.] [The demon king 'Black Mane Lion' is inviting you to his demon realm.] . . [The constellation 'Mass Production Maker' is sending his congratulations.] [The constellation 'Queen of the Darkest Spring' has sent you a gift.] [The constellation 'God of Wine and Ecstasy' is proposing a toast.] [The constellation 'Prisoner of the Golden Headband' is greatly pleased.] [The constellation 'Commander of the Red Cosmos' is wary of you.] It was an incomparable amount of attention. There were strong people similar to me to distant beings who I couldn't even look at their toes. There was a pause and then Jang Hayoung's voice was heard. "…It's over." I nodded and looked around.
Lee Hyunsung carried Jung Heewon while watching the sky. Lee Jihye supported the injured Yoo Sangah and waved at me while Shin Yoosung held onto my sleeve and looked up at me. The Breaking the Sky Master held the small Osu in her mouth and barked lightly. Han Myungoh held Asmodeus' incarnation body in his arms and let out a weary breath. On the rocky hill not far away, I could see the Breaking the Sky Sword Saint and Kyrgios. The injured Brash Swamp Predator was curled up and Cheok Jungyeong was sitting on his back. It was an ordeal that couldn't be overcome without any of them. [Your 'nebula' is well known in the Star Stream.] [A large number of constellations remember the nebula 'Kim Dokja's Company (Temporary)'.] Yoo Joonghyuk heard the message and frowned. "…The name needs to be changed." I smiled at the guy who had his pride in a strange place. It wouldn't be bad to brainstorm names for the nebula sooner or later. It felt that the darkness was retreating from the sky. I could breathe for a moment from the seemingly endless trials. [Your first 'giant story' is fully blooming.] [Giant Story 'Demon Realm's Spring' has been acquired.] Citizens started emerging from the ruined industrial complex. People were intoxicated by the unbelievable victory. Some people shouted while others called out mine and Yoo Joonghyuk's names. I could also see Aileen and Mark.
[The Star Stream is satisfied with your giant story.] [You have earned the qualification of the end.] Finally, there were the messages I had been waiting for. [The hidden scenario - 'A Single Story' has begun!] [Your legendary stories has formed an opening act.] [The 'initial' portion of your first giant story has been completed!] After a long period of enduring, the first footstep towards the final scenario was taken. [You have been given the authority of ■■.] [The ■■ filtering is turned off.] It was the moment when the information of the last chapter, which had long been covered with a veil, finally appeared in front of my eyes.
Chapter 276: Ep. 52. ■■, I After the Demon King Selection, the Yoo Joonghyuk - Kim Dokja Industrial Complex became busy with reconstruction. The citizens' expressions were dark from the dangers of war. The atmosphere would've been harsher if it wasn't for the relief resources that I persuaded Bihyung to give. "The clock tower is over there! Hey, watch out over there!" Due to the deaths of the dukes, the citizens of other industrial complexes came over and I wasn't lacking manpower. I spent two days helping the citizens rebuild and the city was gradually regaining a lively atmosphere. "Thank you for the help, Yoo Sangah-ssi." The foundation reconstruction would've taken a longer time if it wasn't for Yoo Sangah's Arachne's Web. Yoo Sangah wiped the sweat off her forehead and replied, "You should take a break Dokja-ssi."
"I'm fine. What about Yoo Sangah-ssi?" Yoo Sangah looked closely at the bandage wrapped around my chest while answering, "I'm good as well." Good… It was a word used by Yoo Sangah. I stopped working as I climbed up the clock tower with Yoo Sangah and looked down at the square. Yoo Joonghyuk and the other seriously injured party members were hospitalized in Aileen's ward. Jung Heewon and Lee Jihye were relatively well and helped with the reconstruction of the industrial complex. Meanwhile, Lee Hyunsung was demanding to be discharged from the ward because he was all better. Thanks to the hard work over the past two days, the square area started to feel like a place where people lived. The schedule was tight but the things I were doing now would be returned to me as a reward. "They came." A portal had appeared in the air. There was a kid running at great speed from one side of the square. I lightly jumped down the clock tower and greeted him. "Dokja hyung! Uwaaaaah!" Lee Gilyoung struggled in my arms. I smiled and patted his head. "Have you been well? You seem a bit taller." "Really?" "Yes, you're almost around Yoosung's height now?"
"I'll be bigger soon!" It wasn't just Lee Gilyoung who came through the portal. A large man fell to the floor of the square with a thud. "It has been a long time, Gong Pildu-ssi." "Bah!" Gong Pildu stared at me like he didn't care about my safety and then waved to Yoo Sangah. Yoo Sangah bowed her head with a slight smile and Gong Pildu spoke in a slightly more relaxed tone. "I didn't come to see you." During this time, Gong Pildu had changed a lot. Who could call him one of the 10 Evils now? "Han Sooyoung?" "I think she needs some time to recuperate." Lee Gilyoung answered with his head against my stomach. Recuperate… She had offered the Abyss Stones as a sacrifice but the damage wouldn't be small because she took the black dragon into her body. However, to not come here… "Ah, Sooyoung noona told me to give this to you." Lee Gilyoung rummaged through his pockets and handed me a note. It was a crumpled piece of paper that gave off an obstinate impression similar to Han Sooyoung. I carefully opened the note while avoiding Lee Gilyoung's glistening eyes. –I will kill you if you make me do it again next time. I couldn't help laughing. Indeed, there was a reason she hadn't come. If I closed my eyes, I could still see the bandaged Han Sooyoung laughing like crazy.
–There are still a few problems left. The note contained some other information. There were things about the Korean Peninsula and the nebulae that could only be heard on Earth. Fortunately, the situation on Earth didn't deviate much from the original cycle I knew. In fact, most of the information were things I already knew and didn't need to be conveyed. Han Sooyoung knew this and struggled with eloquence. –Anyway, that's it… well… goodbye, idiot. See you when you come to Earth. It was too bad. I was going to tease her properly if we met this time. I put the note in my coat and told Lee Gilyoung and Gong Pildu. "There will be a party at night. Go wash up and prepare." "Party?" "Guests are coming." I've passed one crisis but the crisis of this industrial complex was just beginning. [The constellation 'God of Wine and Ecstasy' has accepted your invitation.] [The constellation 'Queen of the Darkest Spring' has accepted your invitation.] … I saw numerous indirect messages pouring in and sighed lightly.
Since the selection, Yoo Joonghyuk hadn't woken up. "How long will it take for him to recover?" "It should take two more weeks." Aileen checked Yoo Joonghyuk's pulse, wlaked out of the hospital room and glanced at me. "You need to rest as well. Do you know?" "Don't worry." Aileen left but I stayed in Yoo Joonghyuk's hospital room. The sleeping man's complexion was paler than any 'Yoo Joonghyuk' I had ever seen. It was natural. This was the first time that Yoo Joonghyuk didn't regress despite suffering injuries serious enough to trigger 'regression'. I stood up and checked the story packs that were stuck to him. Sometimes, a story pack being inserted incorrectly could cause death from side effects. It might be different if he had Lamarck's Giraffe like me… "…Packs like these are being plugged in." 「 I am going to a lonely world. 」 「 The sword master was the easiest. 」 「 I was a genius since receiving the sword at 5 years old. 」 Fortunately, Aileen was a story expert and had a good grasp on the composition. In fact, Yoo Joonghyuk of the 144th round briefly went crazy after wrongly receiving Lee Hyunsung's army story.
"He is a picky guy." I was almost shocked by the voice suddenly heard behind me. I looked back and saw a handsome giant leaning against the wall. "Since when were you there?" "From before you come in." The Breaking the Sky Sword Saint stared down at me with calm eyes before indicating Yoo Joonghyuk. "It is too much healing. Just throw a few Murim dumplings at him and he will get better soon." "It is because there are no Murim dumplings here." Despite the words, the eyes of the Breaking the Sky Sword Saint were still very mild. Then the terrible man's voice was heard. "So he is the one who beat you up?" Something the size of a frog was hanging upside down from the ceiling opposite the Breaking the Sky Sword Saint. It was Kyrgios Rodgraim. "Master." "Tell me. Is it this guy?" I was reminded of the nonsense I spoke to send Kyrgios to Murim. I was beat up by the Breaking the Sky Sword Saint's disciple. Kyrgios' handsome eyebrows curved and the aura of Electrification appeared around his entire body. "Was it all a lie?"
I gulped and opened my mouth. "It wasn't completely a lie! In fact, I'm not on good terms with this guy. I was actually beaten up…" "You were just beaten up?" "Of course, I hit back…" It was a loophole in the system but I didn't lie because I had beaten up Yoo Joonghyuk in the Absolute Throne battle. The Breaking the Sky Sword Saint made an intrigued expression as she listened to the story. "Hrmm. You beat my disciple?" "Then who won?" The gazes of the new teachers met in the air. It was only their gazes collided but the sense of space seemed to distort and sparks flew. I thought the two of them were getting along better with each other but it seemed to be my mistake. The Breaking the Sky Sword Saint's voice was cold. "That is a stupid question. Just looking at the face, it is obvious that my disciple is better than yours." "My disciple can't be weaker than an aura parasite who only raises muscle. Don't look down on my vision of my martial artists…" "Your martial artists are getting smaller." I thought the hospital room would explode if this continued and quickly stepped in between the two of them. "I have something to ask you." The fearsome gazes shot towards me at the same time. I raised my status and barely endured the pressure.
"What happened to First Murim?" I was curious. The Breaking the Sky Sword Saint and Kyrgios were here so I knew Murim was likely to be safe. However, the opponent was an outer god. The first one to speak was Kyrgios. "Hmph, this body moved personally and you think I can't save one world?" Kyrgios flew out the window like he was offended. …What was wrong with him? The Breaking the Sky Sword Saint gazed at the window that Kyrgios had disappeared through and replied, "We stopped it but it is hard to say that we stopped it." "Did you defeat the outer god?" The aura of a giant story could be felt from the Breaking the Sky Sword Saint's body. It was clearly a giant story associated with First Murim. The Breaking the Sky Sword Saint nodded. "It was a daunting opponent but it wasn't something I couldn't fight. That unlucky paradox was also present." Only the Breaking the Sky Sword Saint could describe an outer god as a 'daunting opponent'. "The problem was the next guy." The outer gods also had ranks. So to speak, there were different names for them. For example, 'old one' and 'great old ones'.
–He was neither 'old' or a 'great old'. However, there were also distant beings beyond such categories. –I have never seen such an existence before so I can't explain it clearly. The only thing certain is that Paradox and I together couldn't beat it. In fact, it wasn't even a fight. If it hadn't withdrawn itself, we would've disappeared from the universe along with Murim. The words of the Breaking the Sky Sword Saint were strange. According to the development of the original novel, there was no such possibility that such an outer god would appear in First Murim that day. Yet such a great outer god appeared and withdrew. –It disappeared like it found another delicious prey. A being that was neither old or a great old one. An outer god that forced strong people such as the Breaking the Sky Sword Saint and Kyrgios to freeze… Waaaaaah! A small party was currently in progress in the central hall of the industrial complex. The recovered party members had gathered. The symbolic bodies of some invited constellations could be seen. [Hmm, Demon King of Salvation. Did you receive the gift I sent?] Persephone approached with a mischievous smile. Once again, her symbolic body took Yoo Sangah's appearance. The party members stared at her symbolic body with surprise. In particular, Yoo Sangah's expression was a delight to see.
"…I don't like garter belts anymore." Persephone wore a Chinese dress and waved her fan while laughing. [Is that so? It was a pretty good performance.] Lee Hyunsung's ears pricked up at the word 'performance'. I spoke quickly before the wrong words could come out. "I am indebted to you regarding the selection game." [Hmm, I didn't do anything?] "I know that you persuaded the Master of the Skywalk." Now Olympus was in a divisive state. If she hadn't persuaded Hermes, I might've had to fight more Olympus constellations in the competition. [Think of it as an investment in the future.] The smiling Persephone headed to the center of the hall and started dancing. She even pulled Yoo Sangah over as her partner. At first, Yoo Sangah was embarrassed but then she kept a cool expression. Jung Heewon whistled. "Yoo Sangahssi is cool!" Dionysus had already finished his tenth drink in the corner while Cheok Jungyeong was sharing a cup of soju with the Brash Swamp Predator. It was a small party but it was more relaxed than any other party I had attended. [It is a precious break. Congratulations, Demon King of Salvation.] I turned back and saw an old man in a formal suit. "You came, Mass Production Maker."
He was also one of the constellations who helped in this selection. [I saw your story well. The Gourmet Association is making a huge fuss.] "You're overpraising me." I grabbed a glass from the table and bumped cups with the Mass Production Maker. It was pretty strong alcohol based on the smell and I poured it into my mouth. We were silent for a moment. Perhaps the Mass Production Maker was choosing his question. The question was why he and the other constellations attended this party and why I held it. The Mass Production Maker sipped the alcohol before speaking. [You got the qualification of the end so the filtering should be turned off.] I could feel a fine change in the atmosphere. I nodded. "That's right." The hall was still buzzing but the eyes of the constellations gathered one by one on me. Persephone, Cheok Jungyeong, Dionysus… Everyone was pretending not to care but they were listening to this story. The gazes of all the constellations focused on me and the Mass Production Maker asked, [Can I ask what your ■■ was?]
Chapter 277: Ep. 52. ■■, II What was my ■■? I knew that the Mass Production Maker would ask that question. "Are you curious?" [Is there anyone here who isn't curious?] The Mass Production Maker laughed lightly and several constellations coughed. The atmosphere grew unusual and the other party members who weren't aware of the situation started to pay attention to me. "Why is everyone suddenly…?" "Shhh." Lee Hyunsung tried to intrude only to be stopped by Jung Heewon. I slowly looked around at all the people in the room. All of a sudden, everyone in the hall was watching me.
■■… There were various names for it in Ways of Survival. For example, the Dokkaebi King said: 「 The end of every story and the beginning. 」 However, this was what Yoo Joonghyuk had to say: 「 The damn Star Stream. 」 Lee Hyunsung would describe it as the 'whole region' while Yoo Sangah might say 'old design'. It would be 'graduation' for Lee Jihye. Surprisingly, all these interpretations of ■■ weren't wrong. The Mass Production Maker asked, [All those who have earned the qualification of the end have received a different name of the 'end'. Do you know?] "It is natural since all your stories are different." In the first place, there wasn't a proper noun capable of communicating ■■ in the proper sense. The fact that the filtering was resolved meant that I could 'read' it. Perhaps the constellations who received a hidden scenario like me were probably in a similar position. [Hidden scenario - 'A Single Story'] Category: Hidden Difficulty: ??? Clear Condition: Complete one story to reach ■■. Time Limit: ―
Compensation: ??? Failure: ??? * Currently, you have completed the 'initial' portion. * See the additional scenario description for details. The hidden scenario 'A Single Story'. This scenario was given to all those who obtained the qualification of the end. In the galaxy of the distant Star Stream, we went through numerous stories and completed a single 'perfect' story. The legendary stories, the mythical stories and even the giant story that I got were just a journey towards the 'single story'. The Mass Production Maker in front of me and Persephone over there would've received this scenario. Of course, the place where they finally arrived was different from me. [Baat!] Biyoo blocked the channel of the hall before I even directed her. Perhaps Biyoo instinctively realized that the story to be told from now on was important. The protests of the constellations flowed through the air and the Mass Production Maker spoke in a heavy tone. [My ■■ is 'dried up'.] I was a bit surprised because I didn't think he would reveal his hand so easily. Then the dancing Persephone also spoke. [I am 'death'.] Dried up and death. Both were words that could symbolize the 'end' of something. It was a paradoxical end for the Mass
Production Maker who liked to make something and for Persephone who governed the world of the dead. Now that they revealed their cards, I had nowhere to retreat. "Everybody, please swear by your modifiers. You will never speak of what you heard here." The constellations glanced at each other. [Of course…] [Hum, what is this? Why would we go somewhere and say it…] [How great is your ■■ that you are feeling such pressure?] I didn't answer immediately and just smiled. Then a ripple started among the constellations. [Don't tell me?] The thoughts in the constellations' heads seemed to be visible. I looked at their expressions and thought. Yes, think about it. Be worried and suspicious. That way I would get the picture I desired. As the agitation of the drunk constellations reached the peak, I slowly opened my mouth. Han Sooyoung walked down the street. They were the ruins of Seoul. There were no survivors on the streets and she was walking alone. All types of delusions passed through her head.
Why was she here now? She had obviously been fighting with the constellations using the black dragon. No, rather, Seoul had been closed off. Why… –Black dragon? The Abyssal Black Flame Dragon didn't answer. –Hey, is anybody there? Han Sooyoung wandered between the ruined buildings and shouted. The corpses of monsters hung between the familiar buildings of Gwanghwamun. Han Sooyoung shuddered every time she passed between nasty smelling corpses. Every one of them was a monster she couldn't face right now. How? What happened? There was no one to answer her questions. No, she thought it would be better not to have answers, even if someone was here. If there was a living being here, they would be the terrifying monster who killed these monsters. If this was a dream, please wake up… Then a shadow of a person could be seen in the distance. It was a familiar humanoid form dressed in a white coat. Her heart was full of complicated emotions. –Kim Dokja! The moment the person looked back. There was the sound of flesh being pierced and a knife suddenly burst out of the coat. The white coat was dyed red. Han Sooyoung screamed as she woke up from her sleep. "Haack, haack…"
She blinked a few times and her sense of reality slowly returned. "What…?" She couldn't help talking to herself. Her back was wet with sweat. [The constellation 'Abyssal Black Flame Dragon' is satisfied with your soliloquy.] [The constellation 'Abyssal Black Flame Dragon' believes that you have now truly become his successor…] "Shut up." The black dragon was speaking bullshit so this seemed to be reality. Han Sooyoung placed a hand against her temple. Why was that person in her dream? Han Sooyoung would've usually passed over the dream but it was a world where superstition became reality. Thus, this dream couldn't be overlooked. Shortly afterwards, she noticed the bandage around her arm. "God dammit. It hasn't been solved yet." "Don't loosen it. You are still wounded." She looked back with astonishment and saw a woman standing there. "…Kim Dokja's mother?" "You are the only one who still calls me that." Lee Sookyung wiped Han Sooyoung's back and forehead with a towel.
Han Sooyoung asked, "Why didn't you go to the Demon Realm?" "What type of face would I have to go there?" "Kim Dokja would've liked it." "He would've liked it more if you went." "…You don't know your son very well." Han Sooyoung stuck out her small lips. Lee Sookyung laughed lightly and replaced the wet pillow with a new one. Han Sooyoung sniffed the new pillow and said, "It seems to be resolved well." "What are you talking about?" "Kim Dokja's big disaster." Seeing the black dragon's ecstatic state, things on the Demon Realm side seemed well. The damage on the Korean Peninsula wasn't greater than expected. There was a blow to the area but the citizens were safely evacuated… The dream troubled her but a dream was just a dream… "It isn't over." "…Eh?" Lee Sookyung brought over a plate without speaking and pointed to the Good or Bad Luck, Disaster or Happiness Fortune floating on it. Han Sooyoung read the characters rising to the surface of the water. She couldn't believe it. Thus, she asked Lee Sookyung to repeat the divination many times. They were all the same. Han Sooyoung looked down
at the arm wrapped with a bandage and declared, "Please contact Kim Dokja." The night after the party ended, I sat alone in the office. Normally, it would be a good time to read Ways of Survival while relaxing with a cup of hot chocolate. However, I couldn't afford it now. I was staring at a huge debris lying on the table. It was a pierce that came off from the last car that Surya and I fought in. I closed my eyes and tried to reconstruct my memories of the time. Surya's train was much shorter than the mythical train. In addition, the last car had a hole in the back. It was as if part of the train had been ripped off. In other words, that space wasn't the original last car. I opened my eyes and examined the wounds on the debris fragment again. There was something powerful enough to pull off part of Surya's train that my party members and teachers barely broke. …It was also 'that'. Knock knock knock. I looked up at the sound of knocking and saw Yoo Sangah watching me from the door. "I'm sorry Dokja-ssi. Am I disturbing you?" "No. I called you."
I urgently arranged the table and greeted Yoo Sangah. Yoo Sangah looked around with a slightly shaky expression and then sat carefully on the other side of the table where I was sitting. "Would you like some tea?" "Nope. It's fine." "Then do you want water…?" "Okay." We silently faced each other across the small table. I called her but I couldn't easily bring up the topic. Yoo Sangah must have many questions for me as well. I told her, "Just ask." "In fact, I've been thinking about Dokja-ssi for quite some time." Her tone sounded like she had been waiting. "Why do you know the future that others don't know? How could you be so calm in such situations and always find answers that others haven't thought of?" "Then did you find out something?" "I seem to know some things while others don't feel right." Perhaps Yoo Sangah had been studying me. Just as she studied Spanish with the app, Yoo Sangah would've studied people. As always, she reached meaningful results before anyone else. "To Dokja-ssi, is this world like a novel?" "Why do you think that?" "It is because of what you said at the party."
…As expected from Yoo Sangah. Really, that was the only thing I could say. –I'm heading towards the final chapter. That was my answer to what ■■ I received. The final chapter. The end of every book that needed to be reached by turning over the pages. Yoo Sangah continued speaking, "The constellations were greatly surprised. There were some who were amazed and some who were shocked." The constellations had to feel surprised. It was a statement I gave with such intentions. "After Dokja-ssi left, I asked the queen of the underworld. Why are you so surprised?" "What did she say?" "She said Dokja-ssi is very special." Yoo Sangah moistened her lips with the water and continued, "I heard that every being is given a different form of ■■. In addition, most of them are very personal words. There are numerous ■■ in the world but I heard that words that imply the 'end' are extremely rare." Anyone who heard it would understand it meant an obvious 'end'. It was a word that had excellent versatility for all beings. "In addition, all beings who received such a clear 'end' were great constellations like Olympus, Vedas and Papyrus… the top deities of the massive nebulae'. "…"
Now… Dokja-ssi has become one of them." Yoo Sangah was staring at me with complicated eyes. Her trembling eyes held feelings that she herself couldn't measure. I replied, "It is a good thing." "…It is good?" "Now I can finally try something." I smiled. However, Yoo Sangah didn't smile back. "After the destruction of the world, I thought Dokja-ssi was happier. You laughed more often than before and seemed more vigorous… thus, you looked good. By the way…" Yoo Sangah bowed her head. "Dokja-ssi, why do you think this world is fiction?" Yoo Sangah didn't know me. What was 'fiction' to me? What did this world mean to me? I couldn't explain or describe it. "Ah, I'm sorry Dokja-ssi. I was presumptuous…" Nevetheless, the only person who could tell me such things was Yoo Sangah. She was a person who noticed things that nobody cared about. [The exclusive skill 'Character List' is activated!] She was the first colleague I met. Maybe it was before this world began. [The person's information can't be accessed through Character List.] There was an unexpected sense of relief from the rising message.
[Currently collecting information about the corresponding figure.] When I first used Character List on Yoo Sangah, I had been very anxious because I couldn't read her information. Why was it now the opposite? I sighed lightly and looked out the window. It was a clear sky. This was a world where nothing had happened yet. "Yoo Sangah-ssi, I'd like to ask you to do something." Thus, now was the only time to prepare.
Chapter 278: Ep. 52. ■■, III The nebula Eden. This nebula was composed of the angels of the apocalypse, was the scourge of the demons and the eternal enemies of the Demon Realm. The guardians of the Celestial World, the angels who didn't fear any evil in this world. However, there was something that the angels of this fearsome Eden hated. [Elder, in Eden you are fully prepared and bid your time before the battle…] It was Metatron's ordinance time. Today, the one in charge of the lecture was the Commander of the Red Cosmos, Jophiel. [We urge you not to fall for the demon's two-faced war tactics…] Gabriel tapped the floor with his heel and frowned.
–Oh, why must it be that person today? There were thousands of low-ranked angels in the training ground of Eden. The archangels like Gabriel were positioned at the forefront as teaching assistants. Lily Blooming in Aquarius, Gabriel. Guardian of Youths and Travel, Raphael. Friend of Justice and Harmony, Raguel. Apart from the archangel on duty, most of the top-ranking constellations of Eden were assembled. Jophiel's mental training had already been going on for an hour. Gabriel secretly yawned and looked around at his colleagues with languid eyes, only to notice something strange. –Hey, where's Uriel? Raphael, who was nodding off on the cloud, replied while fixing his curly hair. –She is being detained. –Detained? –She is being told off by the scribe. Don't you know? …What did she do? Raphael borrowed the power of the wind to speak like it was annoying. Gabriel's eyes widened. –What? Really? Uriel? –Yes yes. She is banned from broadcasting for three years.
…That Uriel was going to be confined for three years? Gabriel laughed at the unexpected news. –For the time being, the broadcast bulletin board will be clean. The ordinance ended after 30 minutes. Metatron dismissed the low-grade angels and called the archangels separately. 'Scribe of Heaven' Metatron had grey hair that went down to his waist and his expression seemed tired today. It was because he was busy trying to prevent the possibility of Armageddon. Metatron pushed up his thin frame glasses and spoke, [Thank you for the trouble Jophiel. It was a good presentation.] Jophiel nodded. Metatron looked around at the archangels and asked, [Uriel didn't come?] [Didn't you detain her? Otherwise, she would be here.] The other archangels giggled at Gabriel's words. However, Metatron didn't laugh. The archangels exchanged looks with each other. There was no angel here who didn't know that Uriel was a headache for the scribe. The first one to speak was Archangel Raguel, who had faint freckles on his cheeks. [Excuse me, Scribe. Isn't three years of detainment too much? Recently Uriel has become quite bright due to the broadcast…] For the constellations who had to endure the boring years, the meaning of the live broadcast was immense. Some angels called the 'livestream broadcasting' the only drug allowed in Eden…
[What are you saying Raguel? Do you know how many times the scribe let that ■ watch?] Raguel's expression hardened at Gabriel's words. [Gabriel. Insulting a fellow angel is a felony.] [Did I say something wrong? When she was bored, she picked up a demon's neck and did something strange…] [Gabriel!] It was Metatron who calmed down the tense atmosphere. [I will decide how to deal with Uriel.] The sublime aura rising from Metatron caused all the excited angels to close their mouths. As the surroundings became silent, Metatron brought up the main point. [In connection to the Demon Realm Convention, I'm going to give you a new assignment.] The Demon Realm Convention. The expressions of the archangels became tense. The balance between Eden and the Demon Realm had been shaken by the recent armed conflict in the 73rd Demon Realm. [We need an archangel to monitor the ruler of the 73rd Demon Realm, the Demon King of Salvation.] Confusion filled the angels' faces. Gabriel asked in a sharp voice, [Wait, isn't that originally Uriel's mission? And what does it have to do with the Demon Realm Convention…] [It is relevant. Now that Uriel is being detained, other archangels need to do her work.]
Metatron's gaze moved across the archangels. [Raphael had a doctrines tour next week and Raguel is scheduled to visit Vedas so the mission…] The scribe's eyes finally stopped on one archangel. […Me?] In the days after the party, the party members enjoyed a sudden luxury. "Dokja-ssi, can I accept something like this?" "I bought it for Hyunsung-ssi." Kim Dokja bought clothes or items for the party members every day from the Dokkaebi Bad, as if compensation for his absence in the meantime. The kids were particularly excited. "Hey, look at this Shin Yoosung!" "I received it as well?" Shin Yoosung and Lee Gilyoung laughed and ran through the streets while covered with accessories bought by Kim Dokja. Jung Heewon saw the scene and laughed. "The kids look like a Christmas tree." The two children were sitting on Lee Hyunsung's big shoulders. The same was true for Lee Hyunsung. He was excited about the new shield he received from Kim Dokja. "…Three fools."
She muttered as she looked around and saw Lee Jihye approaching while wearing a triangular gimbap-like helmet on her head. If the other three were like a Christmas tree, she was a three-tier cake. "Do you have a good relationship with Dokja ahjussi these days?" "I have belatedly realized the importance of colleagues." Lee Jihye narrowed her eyes at Jung Heewon's reaction. "Unni… perhaps you haven't received anything?" "I don't need it." In fact, Kim Dokja had visited Jung Heewon several times. However, he didn't give her any items and only taught her a few training methods as well as telling her about hidden pieces. She told him that they were things she could do without him and Kim Dokja's expression was still vivid in her mind. She was going to give Lee Jihye some honey when someone poked her shoulder. She looked back and saw the tired Kim Dokja. "Ah, Dokja-ssi…" Kim Dokja had dark circles on his face as he held out something towards Jung Heewon. "This…" "It is a new suit. It will be more comfortable for you." Jung Heewon accepted the clothes in a daze. It was a blueblack special suit with a large cloak. She had seen it at the exchange but gave up because it was too expensive.
"The clothes are too expensive. I still have enough…" Kim Dokja silently shook his head. Jung Heewon saw his unknown facial expression and recalled a memory from a long time ago. During the days at Chungmuro, she received an outfit from Kim Dokja. At the time, it was a rag… [The constellation 'Bald General of Justice' is disappointed with incarnation 'Jung Heewon'.] "You agreed to be my sword. I should do at least this much for you." Kim Dokja said these words and instantly walked away like he had something else happening. Jung Heewon stared at Kim Dokja's back and touched the special uniform in her hands. Lee Jihye grinned from next to her. "Unni's mouth…" "What?" "Nothing, I just found something from the corners of your mouth. Unni, if you don't like it then exchange it with my helmet. That suit is really romantic." "I don't want to." She looked closer and saw a pattern on the suit that was similar to Lee Hyunsung's shield. Made bai… Yangu… san…? Jung Heewon wasn't fluent in English, scratched her head and gave up reading. In any case, it was good. "By the way, why is ahjussi suddenly doing this? The person who sold food for money…" "I don't know. He might be plotting something strange like before."
It certainly wasn't strange if it was Kim Dokja. He gave her such a good item that he would definitely put her to tremendous use. Jung Heewon looked at the suit and felt like an office worker who received a salary advance. She was discussing with Lee Jihye how to wear the coat more stylishly when someone appeared and passed her like a ghost. "Sangah-ssi, what's going on?" "Huh? Ah, yes. It's nothing. Yoo Sangah, who was staring blankly into space, reacted with surprise. Her pupils were empty. Jung Heewon realized that something was strange and tried to speak but Lee Jihye was one step faster. "Aha, I understand. Sangah unni hasn't received an item?" Jung Heewon poked Lee Jihye's ribs and she let out a light shriek. Yoo Sangah smiled helplessly. "I just have many thoughts these days… Heewon-ssi, that is a wonderful outfit." "Ah, yes. Dokja-ssi gave it… I think it is too much to wear it." "I think it suits you very well." "Is that so? Thank you." Jung Heewon scratched his head. There was a shining bracelet that hadn't been seen before on Yoo Sangah's wrist. The mood became awkward and Jung Heewon asked awkwardly, "Ah right, how is Dokja-ssi lately?" "Dokja-ssi?"
Yoo Sangah's expression asked what she meant. Jung Heewon, who might've been misinformed, started speaking gibberish. "Eh, er, I mean… I just wanted to know if the two of you are doing well…" Yoo Sangah cocked her head to one side and muttered, "Umm, I think it is the same as when we were in the company…" was similar to when they were at the company. It was a difficult response for a hopeful observer. Lee Jihye whispered to Jung Heewon. "Didn't I tell you before? There is nothing between them. Dokja ahjussi's taste doesn't go that way. We…" "I understand why my sponsor likes you. By the way, has your master woken up?" "Not yet. I heard it would take a few more days." In the distance, Kim Dokja seemed to be talking to himself as he headed towards the ward. "Is there something to give…" The clock tower was on the verge of completion. The boisterous laughter of the party members could be heard. Gong Pildu was dissecting something like a machine gun while Han Myungoh was testing a new prosthetic leg. Without knowing why, Jung Heewon felt overwhelmed. In any case, the party was all gathered now. They would soon return to Earth and go through the hellish scenarios again. Even so, Jung Heewon was afraid. Jung Heewon watched the sunset from the clock tower and recalled the words she heard in the Theatre Dungeon.
–I wish to see the novel's epilogue. At the time, the Kim Dokja who said these words seemed very lonely. She didn't know what he meant at the time but now she felt like she knew a bit. Now one thing was clear. When the 'epilogue' came, Kim Dokja wouldn't be alone. It was a few days after the part ended. The constellations present in the industrial complex started to leave one by one. I went to see the constellations off and found two flowers in the chest pocket of my coat. "What is this?" It was a pair of red cosmos and a lily. It wasn't a very suitable combination… did the kids do it? I took care of the flowers and headed towards the square. Some constellations had already passed through the portal. Among those leaving were constellations who signed a special contract with the Kim Dokja's Company nebula, including the old man in front of me. [It looks like you're preparing for war. You don't have to be so impatient.] "In the scenario, it is always war." The Mass Production Maker chuckled at my words. [Don't be senseless. I want you to be different from the other constellations.] "Thank you for the help."
I smiled and bowed my head. The Mass Production Maker opened the door of the car before stopping and looking at me. [There is one final thing I want to ask…] "Yes. Feel free to ask." The Mass Production Maker didn't immediately ask the question. Instead, he pulled out a cigarette and mumbled. […Have you ever thought about what exactly ■■ is?] He turned on his lighter and touched the end of the cigarette to the flame. The Mass Production Maker sighed and blew out smoke before continuing. [Is it the place we want to reach or the place destiny is leading us to? Is it a place, a life or a space?] Perhaps the Mass Production Maker had thought about this question countless times. Finally, he wouldn't have found the answer. "The certain thing is that it is the end of the story." [Sometimes I find your calmness amazing.] "I'm nervous as well." [I felt it at the time of the Gourmet Association but you're not as good at lying as you think.] The Mass Production Maker laughed like a child. [Then I'm asking you… is your ■■ really the 'final chapter'?] The words broke through my guard. I reflexively shut my lips. The Mass Production Maker waited patiently for my answer. I finally opened my mouth once the Mass Production Maker's cigarette was burned halfway through.
"I don't know where the story will take me. However… I'm sure that the place I want to go is the final chapter." He continued to listen after I finished. It was as if my story was still ongoing. Once the remaining cigarette had been burned, the Mass Production Maker laughed. [I hope that I'm on the last page with you.] "Go carefully, old man." [Be careful.] There was a light engine sound and the Mass Production Maker's car slipped into the portal. The other constellations also disappeared into the portal. The portal closed and ominous sparks filled the empty sky. I watched the sparks and touched the petals in my pocket. Now the remaining time was three days. Soon, the most important story of the industrial complex would begin.
Chapter 279: Ep. 53 - Demon King of Salvation, I A door with an image of two baby angels blushing. Gabriel's lips twitched as he saw the [Uriel ☆] written on the nameplate. [Hey.] There was no answer when he knocked on the door. Thus, he did it again. [Hey Uriel!] He knocked harder on the door and there was a groan from beside it. [The constellation 'Demon-like Judge of Fire' says to get lost.] Gabriel frowned at the indirect message. [Do you think I'm happy to come here? I'm here because of my mission.]
Gabriel sounded like it was annoying just to speak. It had been two days since he received the unreasonable assignment from Metatron. He was planning to play around but Metatron got in front of him. –Gabriel, please take over Uriel's mission. In addition, Jophiel will watch Gabriel to ensure he isn't being lazy. –Leave it to me. He was placed in a team with the upright Jophiel. Gabriel would rather be in a team with Uriel. [Didn't you record your observations of the Demon King of Salvation? I came here to grab it. Open the door!] There was a rustling sound from beyond the door. [The constellation 'Demon-like Judge of Fire' is asking why you are her successor.] [Yes you ■.] Once again, an indirect message rang like a thunderbolt. [The constellation 'Demon-like Judge of Fire' says '■■■■'.] [Do you want to come out and say it yourself?] [The constellation 'Demon-like Judge of Fire' is asking if you are her only successor.] [Me and Jophiel.] A deep sigh was heard beyond the door. After a while, there was a gap in the door and long fingertips emerged. Looking closer, the white fingertips were holding onto something. Gabriel realized its identity and clicked his tongue.
[…USB? Who uses a USB these days? Are you a human?] [The constellation 'Demon-like Judge of Fire' is warning you not to speak nonsense and take it.] Gabriel received the USB and Uriel added. [The constellation 'Demon-like Judge of Fire' says it is a secret from the Red Cosmos.] [Jophiel? Why?] Uriel didn't respond and shut the door. Then intermittent sniffling was heard in the distance. Gabriel was about to say something only to end up pouting. They usually didn't get along but he became worried when he saw 'Demon Hunter Uriel' like this. [Hey, don't tremble. The detainment will be released soon. It's only three years…] [The constellation 'Demon-like Judge of Fire' is shouting at you to get lost!] [Crazy ■. I was only trying to comfort ■.] After a while, Gabriel opened the USB in his room. Then… [What the hell did you do on this mission?] Despite his mutters, Gabriel couldn't take his eyes off the footage on the screen.
[The constellation 'Lily Blooming in Aquarius' is curious about you.] [The constellation 'Lily Blooming in Aquarius' likes looking at you.] Jung Heewon frowned as she heard the voice in the air. Uriel disappeared and this time a strange constellation clung to her. This wasn't her only concern. Jung Heewon looked at Kim Dokja who was wandering in the distance. "…Why isn't he saying anything?" "What do you mean?" Jung Heewon turned around and see Lee Jihye closely stuck to her. "Never mind." "Why, what is it?" "It's nothing." "Unni, are you going to join Kim Dokja's Company?" Jung Heewon, who was swallowing the drink she bought from a street vendor, gasped as she choked. "W-What? No! The name is too strange. Isn't it embarrassing to join a place like that?" "I'm looking forward to it. The company name is a bit strange but it feels like I'm experiencing the workplace. Perhaps I will even receive a salary?" "If you know what a real workplace is like, you'll think differently."
Lee Jihye pouted. "In any case, I'm looking for a chance to join. Master is also there." "Yoo Joonghyuk-ssi has already joined?" "Dokja ahjussi said so. This is Yoo Joonghyuk and my nebula!" Of course, he never said anything like that but Jung Heewon reflexively looked up at the sky. However, she didn't hear the indirect message she was waiting for. She felt strangely uncomfortable. [The constellation 'Lily Blooming in Aquarius' dislikes the humour of incarnation 'Lee Jihye'.] Jung Heewon shook her head and looked at Kim Dokja who was busy in the square. He was so busy she hadn't seen his face for a few days and she didn't know what he was working so hard on. Then Yoo Sangah's appearance caught Jung Heewon's eyes. Jung Heewon waved at Yoo Sangah who was sitting on a bench and staring blankly into empty air. "Sangah-ssi! Are you going to join Dokja-ssi's nebula?" Yoo Sangah discovered Jung Heewon and looked up with surprise. What was this woman thinking about that she lost her soul for a few days… "My situation is a bit…" "Ah, that's right. It is tough for Sangah-ssi." Yoo Sangah was an incarnation of Olympus. It was a special case where she was supported by an entire nebula and it would be hard to join Kim Dokja's nebula. It was obvious