103 – I am against it
“You are back.”
Pope Petra smiled at the trio who came after a rough(?) Date.
The three people looked at each other and blushed.
Petra, with a deep smile on her face, quietly held out her hand.
“Then can you give me back the bracelet?”
Slowly accept the three bracelets filled with white gauges.
Petra, seeing that the power of the relationship was full, calmly nodded his head.
“With this… “I have gathered all the ingredients to bring down Goddess Irelua.”
“Then now… “
“Yes.”
Petra placed the ingredients on his oracle.
Pink divine power spreads and a rough wind blows.
“From now on… “I will proceed with meeting him.”
Gulp!
Erina swallowed her dry saliva without realizing it.
Ever since she became a warrior, she had heard of the goddess Irelua countless times.
She is a prudent person who gave herself her strength as a warrior.
‘And the one who is the gentlest and strongest of the three major gods.’
How great of a person is he?
As if living up to those expectations.
The bursting light reaches its peak.
Flutter! This resonates with sound.
White feathers fluttered in all directions, decorating the surroundings colorfully.
Jaw.
Her sacred appearance is revealed with her short steps.
Iris like the Milky Way fluctuates inside the sparkling light pink eyes.
Literally the descent of the goddess.
“… Nice to meet you all. “You two are acquaintances.”
Erina stared blankly at Irelua’s appearance.
She was truly beautiful.
As expected, he has a noble appearance as a person respected by many people… –
“-Didn’t you appear much better than I expected?”
‘… To?’
Moment. Erina sucked in a breath as Choi Si-woo suddenly tackled her.
Even though he was in front of a goddess, he had a sour expression.
And that comfortably?
What was even more surprising was the goddess’ reaction.
“What do you mean? My apostle! “What on earth did you expect!”
“No… Of course, I thought he would show up as a king like last time due to lack of strength. “I’m not used to this sudden sacred atmosphere.”
‘And what are these feathers? It goes into your mouth. Si-Woo Choi is making a fuss.
At that action, Irelua exclaimed, ‘Profit!’
“Huh… ! It’s been a while since I had to show the majesty of a goddess to save lives. A piece of crap~♡ A piece of sh*t~♡ A piece of trash that hasn’t even seen the true face of the goddess~♡ Get out and die… Now, wait! Don’t approach her with clenched fists. Uh huh! Don’t come! “Oh, don’t come!”
“…… “
Erina felt like her fantasy of her goddess was shattering.
I looked to the side and saw that both Yurika and Pope Petra were doing it without much change, so I thought that was the real thing.
Just like that, she stood there, listening to the screams of ‘Hikiak!’ In her ears.
*
“Hmm! Anyway, let’s talk about it in earnest now.”
Irelua, who had a fist-sized lump on her head, cleared her throat.
She picked up her bracelet placed on her oracle and nodded softly.
“… That’s enough power. Yes, at this level, you can bring about a [Miracle] By offering it as a sacrifice.”
“… “You mean a miracle?”
“That’s right. My apostle. You may have heard the explanation, but from now on, the three of you will connect each other’s images and see true memories. “But before that, there’s one thing we need to check.”
Irelua just looked at Yurika and Erina.
“How much did you two hear?”
Erina instinctively knew what she was asking and opened her mouth first.
“… “I heard that Siwoo has returned.”
“… Yes. “I heard that too.”
“… “Then do you also know that your future ultimately led to destruction?”
“… !”
“… ?!”
At the last words, both people looked at Choi Si-woo with shocked faces.
“…… “
Choi Si-woo turns his head with a dark expression.
Irelua clicked her tongue as if she knew that would happen.
“…… It looks like they glossed over it by saying that he died on the way and they don’t know what happened to him. Isn’t that right? “My apostle.”
“…… “
“… “You still have a soft heart.”
Irelua sighed.
How heavy is the truth that you need to know from now on.
Are they still wrapped up like that?
No matter how hard you try to protect it…
The fact that the truth is cruel does not change at all.
Irelua slowly opens her mouth.
The two women’s eyes widen at what follows.
*
“…… “
Erina was dumbfounded, her mouth open, and she looked at Irelua with an expression of disbelief.
She said what she just heard… Is this really true?
“… Really… She was defeated by a demon… “
“… Unfortunately, it is so. Hero. You guys… In the end, it failed.”
In her shock, Erina took a step back.
This was the same for Yurika.
Covering her mouth with both hands, she looked alternately at Choi Si-woo and Irelua and shook her head in disbelief.
“… It’s probably a shock. I know that feeling well. But pull yourself together.”
Irelua looked back at Choi Si-woo with a confused expression.
“After all, this is the future… It’s another story from another world. “The world has not yet entered that path.”
“…… That means… “
“My apostle. You probably vaguely noticed it. “But she might have some thoughts, so I’ll tell her clearly right now.”
There was a sad feeling in Irelua’s eyes, as if she was seeing something sad.
“… “The miracle you experienced was not a return.”
“…… “
“In the true sense, going against time is… To return everything to the way it never was… “It is impossible for any existence to exist.”
“…… “
“What’s more, that… “This is even more impossible in a world that has been polluted and violated by the curse of a demon god from ‘outside.’”
Choi Si-woo, who was silent, quietly lowered his head.
The corners of his eyes are trembling.
A lost voice begins to echo through the open mouth.
Erina and Yurika’s shoulders twitch when they see him for the first time.
“… Then. Originally, where I was… “
“…… Filled with nothing but cold death. It must be a world of death where no one can survive. “Soon, it will not be able to withstand the power of the demon god and will completely disappear.”
An answer that is like a confirmed kill.
His body trembles from the pain of the thrown away blade piercing his chest.
Actually, I was vaguely aware of it.
Unless what he experienced was really regression.
If you have crossed over to a similar world.
What if we just moved to a parallel world?
My subordinates.
Colleagues.
Song Jun-ho, Oh Hana, Jegal Eun-byeol.
… No, it’s not just these people.
‘…… ‘
Raise your head.
I look at the two women who look worried.
The images of Yuen and Seol Garam, who are not here now, also come to mind.
Countless relationships.
Death.
Destiny.
It passes through my head.
‘Even now…’ they… ‘
No one welcomes you.
No one survived.
Without any warmth.
Under the cold ground… Lonely… He must be buried alone.
That’s true. I feel sorry.
Finally, the helplessness of not being able to do anything pierced Choi Si-woo’s heart.
*
“… Are you feeling a little better? “My apostle.”
“… Yes. Thank you for your consideration.”
Choi Si-woo, who had managed to control his emotions to some extent, soon gave him a serious look.
“… I have something to ask. How… “Do you know?”
“Are you saying you didn’t experience regression?”
“It’s not just that. Then what is this world… “What you said was the truth?”
-Irelua raised her hand to stop him.
“I’m sorry I cut you off. “I’m going to explain it to you now.”
‘It’s going to be a long story, so I’ll tell it as briefly as possible.’
Irelua said and started talking about the past a long time ago.
“Do you know about the three main gods? “Apostle.”
“… Irelua, the goddess of life, Russel, the god of light, Luna, the goddess of death… “Isn’t it?”
“That’s right. Often, becoming a god is something that a mortal achieves by reaching the end of divinity through countless asceticism and training. Most of the gods you know were born in this way. However, our three great gods inherited their mission and power from some entity from the beginning.”
Choi Si-woo’s eyes widened to the point of anger.
Of course he thought there was no difference from ordinary gods.
Doesn’t that mean that he was a god from the beginning?
‘No, more than that.’
“… Who is… How?”
“… I’m sorry. Apostle. We don’t even know who he is. “It’s just something I vaguely felt from the moment I first opened my eyes in this world.”
“…… “
“Let’s keep going. Although the mission given to the three of us was slightly different. In the end, the commonality was the same. I will do my best to lead the world. Not just being worshiped, but getting to know and understand people’s emotions by intertwining with them. Finally… “
Irelua paused a little and looked at Choi Si-woo.
“… In preparation for the disaster that will come someday. “Gather their power and authority into a manageable form.”
“… “Do you mean authority?”
“You know very well what it is. “I must have received it right when I woke up here.”
“…… !”
In an instant, a thought like lightning passes through my head.
No way… ?
“… Perks… ?”
“The real story starts here. 1 Year ago from now. Once again a prophecy has come to him.”
“… !”
“In the near future. “The adversary who has crossed time and the world will appear here.”
“…… “
“He said, The adversary with the weapon of memories of a failed world… It will surely light a sacred fire for many people. “It will become an ember that spreads will to everyone.”
“…… “
“That’s why I’ve been keeping an eye on you from the beginning. Until then, I didn’t know what that meant. I didn’t know why the word ‘seonghwa’ was used in such a weird way… But now, I predict-“
“-… He was the one who knew that I would fail… “It seems like he knew.”
“… “I think so too.”
The back of my head tingled from the shock, as if I had been hit with a hammer.
Ironically, in such shock.
Choi Si-woo could vaguely guess who that bastard was.
‘… ‘The bastard who possessed me here.’
Is this the original author?
I don’t know if it’s something transcendent or something.
For convenience, it would be easier to think of him as a writer.
Honestly, that’s probably a good thing.
‘… ‘I knew I would fail.’
I thought it was strange.
Why were all functions released only in the second round?
I wonder if I can finally use the power of [Arhat’s Contract] Properly.
If… If you had predicted that you would inevitably fail the first time.
I was able to guess his intentions.
‘… Are you saying I should gain experience and try again?’
It’s like……
Like a game?
Wow.
My teeth were clenched.
Is it anger? Is it sadness? Is it resentment?
The core of unknown emotions boils like lava.
Meanwhile, Irelua’s explanation continued.
“Finally, this is what I personally say to the Apostle.”
“… What… “
“Don’t give up… Don’t roll it up. No… “Please don’t.”
“…… “
Irelua lowered her head as if she had been shamed and continued her words in a trembling voice.
“… I also wonder what kind of end I faced in the world you were in… “I watched until the end to see what he had in mind.”
“…… “
“That’s why I’m asking you to do so. Shamefully, even if not only the three great gods but also all other gods descend, the demon god cannot be defeated. “Because our gods are ‘inside’ beings, they cannot resist the power of demons coming from ‘outside’.”
“…… “
“Only you…” And… The only hope is the beings of this world who have inherited memories. Apostle. Increase your companions, starting with saints and warriors. Let them have a fire in their hearts. Apostle. Please use your failed experience and pain as a driving force to reach the future you want. Finally… “Please join us in saving this world from demons.”
Irelua lowered her head as if asking a favor.
A being like a goddess lowered her head to a mortal.
Anyone with faith would be shocked.
Pope, saint, warrior… Didn’t say anything.
“…… Phew… “
She lifts her head for a moment.
A clear blue sky shines beyond the church ceiling.
The color of peace that was never seen again in the original world.
There… The faces of those he wanted to protect were now unfolding.
“…… Please raise your head. “Goddess.”
He slowly looked at Yurika and Erina.
“I understand what you mean. To sum up. By injecting my own imagery, I am able to achieve growth that would otherwise have been impossible. It was like a torch that passed from fire to fire. To become hope for everyone… Is that correct?”
“… “There’s no doubt about it.”
“… Of course, I don’t know the details of what these two have been through. I only know what I experienced. How… “
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“It’s okay. “Because it was the time and destiny for that.”
Turning her body, Irelua gave strength to her three bracelets.
They become entangled with each other and begin to oscillate like an unraveling spiral.
“This is a sacred item bestowed by Him a long time ago. A sacred relic that has the power to reveal true history based on an individual’s heart and memory. “He probably assumed something like this from the beginning and handed it over to me.”
“…… “
“Through this, you will draw memories of two people you have not seen and see their future sins.”
Irelua slowly took her steps, one step at a time.
The sacred objects gathered in her hands emit a brilliant pink light.
“… Are you ready to accept it?”
“…… “
“…… “
Erina and Yurika looked at each other.
They wanted to know.
What did their future selves do to fail?
What was the worst future Choi Si-woo experienced?
… And what are their sins?
I made up my mind for that.
“… Please.”
“Please.”
“… Good night. Then let’s start now-“
For a moment, Irelua was unable to continue her words.
Choi Si-woo approached her and grabbed her wrist to block her.
It was as if he was protecting Yurika and Erina from a goddess.
Irelua was quite embarrassed and closed her eyes.
“… ? Is there any problem?”
“… “I am against it.”
“…… W-what? My apostle. “What is that-“
“-Opposite… “He said.”
I cannot follow the will of the goddess.
His last words echoed throughout the cathedral.
