178 – Divine (8)
Jo Ayun looked back on the past.
Han Jaejoong lost consciousness and soon after, an archer appeared.
I’m sure he would laugh and make fun of Han Jaejoong when he fell down. Jo Ayun, who had only known Archer for a short time, also made the prediction.
Although he has a large body, he tends to act like a child. He frequently used profanity and had an unnecessarily bloated ego, making him look like a boy from the upper grades of elementary school to middle school.
It was more convenient that way. A childish and simple person suited Jo Ayun’s temperament rather than a philosopher who tackled many complex problems.
Now what kind of curse should I hit back with? Let’s get ready to release the stress that has built up.
The archer began to act contrary to all predictions.
He was staring blankly at the sky, then suddenly raised his bow and aimed at Han Jae-joong and Jo Ayun.
“It wasn’t difficult to block it itself. “He was the one who stopped it in the first place.”
Butterfly. Coordinates of teleportation. Anything that touches it becomes the object of instantaneous movement. Naturally, archers were no exception.
Distorts the arrows fired into butterflies and shoots down the flying butterflies with arrows.
Of course, archers are better at controlling projectiles. However, Jo Ayun had enough butterflies to block all of those mysterious arrows.
If you lack skills, they push you to the point of ignorance.
Han Jae-joong, who has lost his transformation, is more vulnerable than the average person. If even one arrow hits him, he will literally explode. It was as if I could see with my own eyes that I would not be able to withstand the huge impact and would turn into a lump of blood and die.
That’s why I dealt with Jo Ayun sincerely. He did not let down his guard even for a moment.
Jo Ayun, who uses a weapon called a butterfly that uses the entire three-dimensional space, has grown dramatically in her ability to grasp space.
Although it may not be at the level of an archer, it was possible to grasp the entire narrow abandoned building.
The confrontation of the arrow hitting the butterfly and the butterfly hitting the arrow was repeated infinitely.
It’s literally a close match. It was a fight that drew parallel lines.
The end of the fight was not in their hands.
“If Jason hadn’t interfered, it wouldn’t have ended until one of the two’s lights disappeared.”
Jason, who had been watching the fight blankly, eventually raised his hand. With his own ability, he changed the archer’s position.
“…?!”
Han Jaejoong was appalled when he heard this.
“No, why did it end! “Don’t you know Kim’s abilities?”
A vision that ignores distances and obstacles as if God were looking at the world. It was a unique ability that no creature or machine in the world could match.
Even if Jason increases the distance, he can aim again. In particular, the difficulty level of the hideout is not that high as the location is known.
No wonder when that terrible bombing falls. Han Jaejoong’s complexion turned white as the memory of his house being destroyed came to mind. He thought he was really going to die at that time.
I realized once again how great of a person I was. If he simply wanted to kill himself, forgiveness would be easy. However, Archer caused terrorism in the city and blew up a complex where other people besides himself lived.
‘f*ck really….’
But instead of asking for forgiveness, the archer stabbed him in the back and tried to kill him again. If you know shame, you can’t do that. As expected, monsters were inevitable.
“No, that’s not it.”
Jason shook his head at Han Jae-joong, who was trying to run away as if a bombing alarm had gone off.
“I heard that even an archer’s archery skills are not perfect. Of course, his eyes can only reach so far, but can a bow really reach as far as his eyes? “Even if I try, the limit is about 100km.”
“Is it even 100km?”
Huh, really. Han Jaejoong clicked his tongue in bewilderment. It’s not some kind of walking anti-aircraft gun.
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“So you mean you flew him 100km away?”
“That’s right. Um… Maybe.”
Jason answered without confidence. Since he didn’t see it himself, he couldn’t be sure. But somehow he could be so sure.
It’s a similar feeling to when I protected Han Jaejoong from Helios’ fireball before.
He had the sense that his abilities were used as he intended.
This feeling was so mysterious that Jason couldn’t even think of it, and he couldn’t express it in words. Because of this, his re-enactment frequently failed, but he was able to use it again when protecting Jo Ah-yoon and Han Jae-joong from the archer.
“Yeah, well… I guess it’s true if that’s you.”
“Do you believe it?”
“Then do you doubt it?”
“That’s right. “That is correct.”
Jason nodded his head.
“I am also a monster. Wouldn’t it be strange if I betrayed him like Saji did? Besides, I am his comrade. My sworn brother. It’s booming. “It wouldn’t be strange if he followed in his footsteps and attacked you.”
Ayoon Jo, who was exhausted after fighting a scorpion and an archer in succession, and Jaejoong Han, who fainted due to the aftereffects of his transformation, had a chance of winning even if he was a high-class monster and the weakest Jason. With his abilities, he blows Jo Ah-yoon away and then kills Han Jae-joong.
Jason had the brains to come up with a plan of this magnitude, and it was easy to execute.
“If that were the case, we would have already attacked.”
But I didn’t do it. This was enough.
“You are a shameless bastard. “After all the trouble you’ve caused me, would you stab me in the back so easily?”
Han Jaejoong stood up shakily. There is still a lot of fatigue in my body.
“Wasn’t the monster an unbelieving Lord?”
“It’s hate. It doesn’t mean I don’t believe it. If I didn’t believe it, I wouldn’t have participated in this game prepared by Contradiction. In fact, they are more trustworthy than humans. “If you know the principles of action, your words and actions can be clearly predicted.”
Compared to humans who have so many unknown personalities, monsters are simple.
“I understand why the archer betrayed me. “He knows his past.”
By defeating the scorpion, I gained a large amount of starlight and thanks to that, my memories were regenerated. This is what Han Jaejoong also experienced when most of his memories were still blank.
“Perhaps now that we know our purpose, we no longer have any reason to be together. “I’m not sure why they even attacked… but there must be a reason.”
No matter how archer he is, he never attacks without reason. Especially since he is not a low-level monster who needs to become stronger by attacking people.
“You… Are so unique.”
“What the hell, you bastard. “What’s unique is that it’s the most unique.”
“hahahaha, that’s true too.”
“He’s a monster and he doesn’t know his purpose. I can’t even handle his abilities. They are even attacked by Botis, who protects all monsters. “What are you doing, really?”
“I guess we’re not together to find out that.”
Han Jaejoong sighed deeply and naturally extended one of his arms to Jo Ayun. Jo Ayun gently held him in his arms and supported him.
“Let’s move. No matter how far you throw the archer, he will quickly reach the range.”
Soon, with Jo Ayun’s signal, they disappeared from the abandoned building.
However, as Han Jae-joong predicted, the archers did not attack again.
It was thanks to Jason that he was able to keep the archer farther away than expected.
**
Once my dizzy vision stabilized, what I saw was a vast grassland. There was a snowy mountain in the background of the wide open grassland, and beautiful sunlight passed through the green space. The wind was cool.
However, my mind was not clear.
“Did you drop me somewhere, you crazy guy…?”
It was a familiar place.
If you only look at the time spent, it will be compared to your hometown.
“Oh my? “This is an unexpected guest.”
I made eye contact with a woman who was sitting in the middle of the meadow wearing a cloth and tilting a cup. White skin and light green hair that goes well with the green earth. When she took off her black robe, she always looked more like a human than a monster.
Botis.
The person who dragged him here while he was walking aimlessly through the ruined city.
This wide meadow was her space. Unique space. Goldilocks zone. A haven where no one can attack you.
“What’s going on, honey?”
Come to think of it, Botis always called him like a child. I think I understand the reason now.
In fact, if she didn’t remember her, she would have been no different from a snotty child.
Is that why? When I saw Botis, I always felt a strange sense of intimidation and authority. This was similar to the emotions a child would feel when looking at the caregiver who raised him or her.
She always led him. It was a hierarchy that was naturally imprinted on the body.
“Ha.”
However, now that he had gained his memories, the archer could only sneer while looking at Botis.
I heard that Botis was also a magical girl. What does it matter? Look at what it looks like now.
Ugly grown horns and reverse joints. Look at the body like a goat. Physiological disgust arises. It’s unsightly and ugly.
In the end, she too was a loser.
“…I guess I found out.”
Botis smiled slightly at the archer who laughed at him. Her contempt did not hurt her.
“But it seems like I didn’t know everything.”
Dalkak. Botis placed the cup down on the cloth and looked straight at the archer.
“I don’t think I have anywhere to stay anymore anyway. “Would you like to play a game with me?”
Rejection was not expressed, silence became affirmation.
“…Contradiction?”
“Did you call me?”
I don’t know where I was, but the contradiction suddenly revealed itself.
“Will that child be able to participate in this game under the same conditions as me?”
“Well… There’s nothing that can’t be done.”
Without the slightest hesitation, Contra approached the archer and offered to shake his hand.
“Welcome.”
It was a quick decision. Although her wishes were not included, she had no reason to refuse.
The reason I cooperated with Han Jaejoong in the first place was to find her memories. The uncertain reward has simply changed into a more certain reward.
Now that I had recovered some of my memories, I felt sick to hang out with them.
Shame with the undeserving.
There was no reason to refuse, but she didn’t need to extend her hand, so the archer just crossed his arms and looked down at the contradiction. Contradiction smiled shyly and lowered his hand.
“After all this, you will get your memories. But if there is something to give, there is also something to receive. You must cooperate with me without complaint.”
The archer, who was quietly looking at the contradiction, opened her mouth.
“What do you do specifically?”
“Nothing much. “It’s not that difficult.”
It seems like a comment trying to scam someone into getting a job. The archer waited for the next words with suspicious eyes.
“Please protect the body of the scorpion while Han Jae-joong is alive. If you succeed, you will get a memory, and if you fail, the opportunity will be lost forever. Of course, the reason Bo is cooperating with me is not just memories…”
“Contradiction?”
“hahahaha, yes. Out of respect, I’ll just shut up. Is it so. “Do you have any more questions?”
The archer closed his mouth again.
“It looks like you aren’t there. Then….”
“Wait a minute.”
“So, when you give an opportunity, please tell me in advance. “Isn’t there a lack of respect?”
The contradiction that was about to turn back stopped. It was a strangely disgruntled attitude. The archer continued what he wanted to say without being discouraged.
“The death doesn’t have to be a natural death due to longevity, right?”
“…Do whatever you want. “My instructions are just one.”
Contradiction laughed.
“But you are also full of confidence. “It’s hard to believe that a meaningless corpse would mess with the living.”
Why are you fighting all of a sudden? It was strange, but the archer didn’t hold back.
After that, a roar, not the sound of the wind, sounded in the green meadows.
**
“Hey, Mr. Red Vega!”
Red Vega was not uncomfortable with Silver Luna.
Even if she shows her displeasure and calls herself out.
“Are you listening?”
“Oh, of course!”
Having a one-on-one meeting with your favorite magical girl is more like a reward than a punishment.
“Okay. “Tell me what you are doing in this operation.”
“It’s time to get rid of scorpions!”
“No! “It’s helping me get rid of ‘my’ scorpions!”
Silver Luna frowned even more displeased.
“But what did you do today? “No, what have you done so far?”
“…? “Is this a scorpion extermination?”
“No! I helped the monster get rid of the scorpion! He’s also a fairly strong S-class monster! Could you imagine how scary he would become if such a person absorbed even more starlight? “Why did you do such a foolish thing!”
Can you get starlight if you defeat the scorpion? It was her first time hearing this, but she couldn’t let this surprise show on her face. In the first place, she was more intoxicated by the beauty of the moonlight magic girl than by the surprise, and the corners of her mouth were twitching.
Of course, even with the corners of her mouth relaxed like that, her hair was doing its job properly.
“Still… I’m weak! “It’s a bit difficult to interrupt!”
That’s right. I was too weak to intervene. This was clear before the excuse. She couldn’t afford to worry about a scorpion when dealing with a single Botis was too much.
“…Really? I see… Pity you. This is why the poor are poor.”
Ha, Silver Luna sighed deeply and shook her head. That image also became a painting. As expected, the magic girl No. 1 Candidate has a different story. Red Vega was impressed.
“Then let’s become stronger.”
Silver Luna said calmly, crossing her arms.
“Yes! Sure! I am also working hard for that every day….”
“There is no answer to such feeble growth. “What we’re dealing with right now is a galactic beast, so do you really need to get a little stronger to use it?”
Silver Luna sighed again.
“Let’s awaken to divinity.”
“…Yes?”
“Your assignment.”
Silver Luna touched the jewel located in the center of her collarbone with her finger.
“Let’s awaken your divinity.”
**
“Let us awaken to divinity.”
“…What?”
Yesterday and today. Magenta Helios visited Cafe Baekho again. When she saw Jo Ah-yun, she suddenly transformed, finished preparing her translation, and opened her lips.
“Oh my? Did you hear it in Japanese? Let us awaken our divinity. “Can you hear me clearly now?”
Even when I heard it again, it was ridiculous.
“Who.”
“You.”
“Me?”
“Yes.”
Helios answered calmly.
“You must awaken your divinity.”
