172 – Divinity (2)
[0.01]
The timer has started.
As before, the time limit is only 10 seconds.
“Oh. As expected, you succeeded in controlling all of Ursa Major’s power.”
Mosun was amazed when he saw him. Han Jaejoong was shocked.
‘I wish I knew.’
Han Jaejoong succeeded in completely controlling Ursa Major… It was a crazy act that could not have been carried out without being sure of this.
In the first place, contradictions have more than one or two abilities that can be copied. Gathering information must have been a very simple task.
But that admiration is not false. Han Jae-joong realized that Contrary was truly admiring this lightning fire.
To be precise, it was about admiring and anticipating the future of this light. I was looking forward to the thunderbolt that would become stronger and more ferocious in the future.
“Crazy bastard.”
The Watcher muttered like that and moved his legs while holding the axe.
The place where I was standing just a moment ago was completely dented. Light spread. A line that looked like roughly splattered ink crossed the air.
Contradiction also played with his feet against this. But when he took a step forward, the Watcher had already reached its destination.
Quaaang!
Overwhelming speed followed by sound. It was thought to be comparable to the speed of lightning.
The place the Watcher arrived at was behind the scorpion. I tried to ignore the contradictions and hit the target straight away, and it was actually successful.
‘As expected.’
Contradiction did not replicate the power of Ursa Major as expected.
A reasonable amount of time has passed since I came to terms with contradictions. Because of his actions in the original work, Han Jaejoong has been watching him for more time than he actually spent time with.
Perhaps it was thanks to this that Han Jae-joong was able to roughly understand the nature of contradiction.
‘Balance’ is always mentioned and considered as an attitude in life. About this standard too.
Now, contradiction is taking on the role of protecting the scorpion. However, Scorpio has an incomparable amount of power even if he collects the starlight of everyone here.
Just looking at the physical appearance, it is absolute.
No matter how much you lose your sense of self, if you attack a scorpion, it will attack back to defend itself. At the same time, contradiction will also rush to protect the scorpion. Botis is sure to have a similar reaction.
As a result, it becomes like two galactic monsters and a high-level monster attacking one person.
Even if a few more people are added, it remains the same. As far as the amount of starlight is concerned, it won’t make much of a difference no matter how many people you gather.
On the same side, there is a monster with the power of the galaxy, and here it copies the power of Ursa Major?
It may be shabby compared to the scorpion, but Ursa Major is not an ordinary power either. The speed was compared to that of a thunderbolt, and not even a lion could chase it.
If you copy, one side will have an overwhelming advantage. Due to the nature of contradiction, it is not possible to do something that upsets the balance. If I had that kind of personality, I wouldn’t have gained this kind of power in the first place.
‘I’m sure it’s not because of my personality that likes close combat that Saji was particularly strong at very long ranges.’
Watcher shook his head as he thought about the difference between personality and power. That archery is close to a honed skill. My personality may have been affected, but not as much as my abilities.
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‘It’s great that even if there is perfect ability, there are gaps depending on the personality of the person using it.’
Anyway, all monsters have loopholes. Whether it is lack of ability or personality, there is always a loophole.
In some ways, they are the same as humans.
Just as contradictions cannot duplicate the power of Ursa Major.
Just as an archer cannot save his own organs due to his personality.
Just as Jason cannot use his powers for long periods of time due to lack of starlight.
In the end, scorpions are also monsters.
Weaknesses exist.
The Watcher swung the ax towards the scorpion’s tail joint. White thunderbolts flow like waves along the trajectory of the slash. The surrounding soil burned black and then froze repeatedly.
Let’s go!! When the thunderbolt struck the tail, a terrible sound rang out. A noise like scraping a glass window with a wire. The joints, which were lighter in color than the shell, were burned black. Soon, frost began to rapidly form around the area.
Cold thunderbolt. A unique power that only Ursa Major has.
[1.38]
Time spent up to this point is 1 second. Can do. Han Jaejoong consoled himself.
“Oh my.”
When he saw that the scorpion was injured, he muttered in an embarrassed voice. The scorpion’s dull eyes turned alive. My legs were lifted. His sharp toes scratched the ground and his body began to change direction.
The Watcher did not delay. Before the scorpion turned around, he struck again. There were also contradictions along that path.
Lightning does not simply have destructive power. A flash of light. This amount of light was enough to blind the monster’s sturdy eyes.
“Ugh…!”
There is a delay in the movement of contradiction. But it couldn’t reach the scorpion.
It ignored the flash of light and rushed forward. Coogung! The sound of movement was heavy. However, the movement was quick.
It’s okay. I didn’t expect this to block the scorpion’s vision. The flash is only secondary. Once again, lightning struck the scorpion’s tail joints. Because I turned my body, I hit the same joint in the opposite direction.
Just like before, there was thick frost in that area.
Scorpion ignored this too. The six feet pushed the body without stopping. In an instant, it reached right in front of the Watcher.
[2.67]
The huge jaw opened. The Watcher quickly pulled his body back. The scorpion also approached without retreating.
But the faster one was the Watcher. Her chin narrowly grazed his stomach.
In terms of speed, it can give it an upper hand even against the beasts of the galaxy. This was something I was already sure of after experiencing Lion before. But when I thought about it, it was ridiculous.
‘Are you this fast without any special abilities?’
You can keep up with the speed of a brown bear simply by having a lot of starlight in your body. There are degrees of unfairness. The Watcher was astonished.
Just right! Kugoogung! As his jaw closed, a whirlwind arose. The surrounding area shook as if something had exploded, and the dust characteristic of the wasteland blew up loudly. This is what happens when the jaw is closed.
I heard that of the three beasts, the scorpion is the least physically strong. Although true, this was only a comparison between the three beasts. In absolute terms, Scorpion was truly overwhelming.
Watcher came out of the smoke and readjusted his stance. The scorpion raised both pincer legs and slammed them down.
Quagagagagwang! A shock wave like a tsunami came rushing in like a torrent of water. It cleared the smoke and created a new storm. It was similar to what happened when the Silver Luna fell just now.
Watcher ran forward despite being shocked by the fact that he was able to create an impact similar to falling from a high altitude with only his two legs.
I swung the ax to disperse the impact coming from in front, and this time, I aimed for the tail the same way as before.
Her vision was obscured by smoke and the scorpion was unable to react because it came at her from a blind spot. She allowed the attack to proceed.
Quaaang!
This time, I personally hit the ax on the tail. The same area as where it was hit just before. The Watcher jumped on the scorpion’s back and repeatedly struck it down.
-Kaaagh!!!!
The scorpion let out an inexplicable scream and ran wild. The moment I got on my back, I couldn’t use my claws or chin. No matter how hard you try, it’s a tailspin. However, its tail, which was its most powerful weapon, had very little delay in moving due to the cold lightning.
[4.18]
That very brief delay was enough time for Ursa Major to once again land the ax on its tail.
[4.20]
Frost once again covered the tail, delaying movement, and the Watcher continued to slash the ax at the tail.
The scorpion moved its body around to shake off the Watcher on its back. It’s so big and so fast. As the scorpion moved, the vision changed quickly. Because of the speed, it is difficult to keep one’s body in check, and the footing is also unstable.
Even the shell has a unique chitin-like feel, making it slippery. Even if you pay just a little attention, it will roll on the ground.
I probably won’t be able to hold on for long and will fall from here.
‘I know.’
Time was always short. Lifespan and this transformation. Even now.
Time has never been on Han Jaejoong’s side.
So, finding something to do with this little time was his talent.
The scorpion was constantly moving its body.
“You are doing great!”
Contrary to what was said, the bridge of contradiction moved quickly. I tried to throw myself off the scorpion at any moment. What I held in my hand was a butterfly.
‘You copied Ayun’s abilities.’
Damn. This is a bit difficult. The Watcher felt perplexed.
[5.00]
5 Seconds have passed. The legs are still attached to the top of the scorpion. The arms moved faster. The trajectory of the ax moving back and forth looked like something real, like a cloud. About half of the tail was cut off.
Contradiction threw butterflies. The moment it touches that, all these efforts are in vain. It is not easy to create a gap like this.
It was possible to hit the player because it did not move. The scorpion was unable to grasp the speed that was faster than its own, so it continuously showed loopholes. But the moment it falls from here, the scorpion will move more intelligently.
Even if there is no ego, instinct does not disappear. Since they are called beasts in the first place, their instincts are sharper and stronger. This beast is a natural hunter. He is a genius who drives, catches, and eats game.
The moment you show even the slightest weakness, you die. It is clear that the moment you fall from here, it will be impossible to climb back up again.
The butterfly’s flight, which was always reassuring, looked hateful today. Why is accuracy so good? The butterfly’s flight path was perfectly directed towards the Watcher.
But the butterfly never reached the Watcher.
“Keep going!”
A piece of ice flew and hit the butterfly.
Blue Sirius. She helped. Should this be treated as a favor returned or as a joint struggle?
That’s not important now. The Watcher couldn’t even say thank you and continued to hit the scorpion’s tail. He was moving his arms without even breathing, but there was no way he could have this opportunity.
“Hmm, don’t you use divinity?”
“Hey, they are taking care of it, so why should I bother? “I don’t want to get bone disease!”
Contradiction kept sending butterflies flying, and Blue Sirius knocked them all down. Not only that, he also froze his scorpion’s legs and stopped his movements.
Of course, it was not the absolute temperature but only a brief delay, but this alone was helpful enough.
“…You are skilled.”
“I’ve dealt with so many people, I’ve got the hang of it now.”
Blue Sirius was an expert in dealing with Cassiopeia’s butterflies.
“Uh… Is this so difficult?”
While Blue Sirius was blocking the contradiction, a slash came with a bitter smile.
It was Botis. She, like her contradictions, tried to knock the Watcher off her Scorpio’s back.
“No way!”
The flame blocked that slash. Red Vega. He smiled lively as if to leave this to himself. She unleashed a wall of flames that she used to deal with the archers. The vast flames defended the slash like an army of shields.
“Our junior is in good spirits.”
Botis smiled and brandished his three weapons. Several slashes passed like a breeze through the flames.
“Looks like you still lack some tact?”
“Eek!!”
The flames flutter ceaselessly. A very small gap created by that trembling sound. A gap that will soon be filled with another flame. A slash passed through that gap.
Isn’t this closer to a miracle than a technology? Red Vega was shocked.
“I agree.”
The flame blocked that slash once again. More mysterious than the flame just now. Flames the color of cherry blossoms.
“He’s still a baby.”
Magenta Helios. She glared at Botis, sitting on the shoulder of a flame giant who was well over 3 meters tall.
“I don’t think it’s something your junior would say, right?”
Botis laughed bitterly. The wind that arose as the flame passed by slightly lifted her robe, revealing the pupils of her eyes.
Kwasik! As soon as it defended against the slash, the scorpion’s tail broke.
[8.1]
2 Seconds remaining.
The Watcher leapt into the air, her severed tail slung over her shoulder.
[SET.]
As soon as a voice came from the belt, the ax turned into starlight and disappeared. All the starlight gathered on my right leg.
“Where are you standing out from me?”
Before that, the moon’s comet crossed the world and reached Scorpio’s stomach.
“I was the star of the day!”
Silver Luna was shining brighter than anyone else here right now. It is the starlight of divinity. Surrounded by the starlight, she slammed her fist down on her scorpion.
A simple punch. There is no technology or anything. As punishment, he swung his fist as if he was hitting a bat.
What the hell-!!!
It was a bigger shock than the fall just before. The scorpion’s body was crushed and fragments of its shell flew out. The ground beneath it cracked like broken glass.
The range was so wide that even while jumping in the air, I couldn’t fully fathom it.
“How about it! I’ve calmed down a bit now… Wow!”
But it did not stop the scorpion from breathing. The scorpion hit his front paw and launched his body backwards. Silver Luna lost her balance and fell.
“Thank you.”
And then, white thunderbolts began to flash like spears from the Watcher’s feet.
[Cheonchu Golden Pavilion (天墜禽脚).]
The roar of a beast that will make even the sky fall. As the name suggests, thunderous sounds like the roar of an animal repeatedly rang out from the bridge.
I lowered the scorpion’s tail in the air and stretched out my right leg. Then it rotated vertically. Looking at the scene from below, it seemed like a saw was approaching from the air.
All of this centrifugal force and the impact of the fall were collected in the legs, and the shot was aimed at the head of the scorpion that bounced upward.
Kwakwang-!!
A slash made of legs. His right leg struck the scorpion’s forehead like an axe. The scorpion’s shell cracked. Big gap.
However, his breathing did not stop. The scorpion was still alive and writhing.
When the Watcher landed on the ground and was gasping for breath, the scorpion’s tail fell. The Watcher stretched his hands up. He caught the tail as it fell and immediately stuck it in the forehead.
[10.00]
The power of Ursa Major left the Watcher’s body and the life left the Scorpion’s body at the same time.
The Watcher turned around and shook off his hands.
Pow! A scorpion explosion decorated its back.
“Tsk.”
But the Watcher showed no elation of victory or relief that his life was saved. It was annoying.
“It wasn’t nuclear.”
“Well, you knew as expected.”
When the contradiction was confirmed, he became even more displeased.
The characteristics of Scorpio are one main body and 17 alter egos. The main body is called the nucleus.
No matter how many times you capture the self-immolation, it is of no use unless you destroy the nucleus. As long as the core is alive, this empty position of the alter ego will one day be filled.
As time passes, Scorpio will continue its activities with one core and 17 alter egos as if it had never been so.
I thought it was the core because the contradiction was guarded with care, but unfortunately it seems to have been a failure.
“By the way, that’s a great achievement. The number of stars must be twenty, but looking at the power you have shown just now… It seems as if the amount of light could easily exceed thirty….”
The contradiction was pure admiration again. Those words got on my nerves again.
“Then I will step down. I wish you victory. Paper?”
“Ah. “Do I have to go too?”
“Hmm? “If you don’t want to leave, it doesn’t matter.”
“No, I’ll go too.”
Botis went next to Contradiction and waved his hand.
“It was fun to see everyone after a long time. Especially… Our junior.”
Her gaze was fixed on Magenta Helios, not Jason or the Watcher.
“See you again later.”
“Now, wait! Paper!”
The bushes grew around Botis and they disappeared like ghosts.
“…Ah, ahhh!!!!”
Silver Luna’s scream followed.
“I lost!!!!!”
