episode_0104

I stole the magic of the standardized patterns that had accumulated so far and imitated their shapes.

Then, I got that thought just by looking at the magic power.

Wouldn’t I be able to break through the tight security of colorful magical powers surrounding the chair?

When the tuxedo appeared leaving a strong impression.

When we finally found out what the 504 of us should aim for.

70% of my mind was focused on that chair.

To estimate, there are thousands of flows and patterns created by hundreds of millions or billions of magic particles coming together.

If I had to accept this as a memory, my head would explode, but this was not a memory.

They piled up one by one in my magic power, which was like pure white drawing paper that could change into anything.

And I realized one thing.

The fact is that each color has unique properties, and it is impossible to embody all of them.

This was not a matter of talent, but a matter of compatibility between me and each color.

In particular, the red and blue colors, first and second from the left, were truly opposites among opposites.

The moment I realized the unique properties of the two colors, I felt like I would break out in hives all over my body and I would feel nauseous.

Pink is… , Unlike the previous two, it fit my body well.

To use an analogy, it feels like I bought and wore clothes that fit my body size.

When I decided to take over the sixth chair, which had a very comfortable, dark pink color.

The jackpot hit in the seventh and final round.

If the sixth item was a well-selected ready-made suit, this felt like a custom-made suit that only I could wear.

Even realizing its unique properties was much easier than with other chairs.

At this point, you think, “This is it for you,” and it’s a destiny foretold by God.

There is no reason to choose something else when the wavelength matches so well.

So I sat here.

The black magical flow seemed to block me for a moment, but it eventually accepted me.

At the same time, a message appeared before my eyes.

[Absorbs ‘○○’s magic power.’]

[The unique ability ‘Magic Absorption’ evolves into ‘○○’ under the influence of ‘○○’s Magical Power.’]

[Complete flowering failed due to insufficient conditions.]

[‘○○’ will be sealed until special conditions are met.]

“… … .”

Magic absorption is a sweet ability that helped me grow quickly, but to seal it away.

Of course, since the expression “evolution” is included, it is possible that it has changed into better abilities, but it is a little painful that it cannot be used right now.

… Is there anything else?

Growth may be a little slower, but we have no choice but to endure it, thinking that we are investing for the distant future.

After gathering my thoughts, I raised my head and looked around.

The scene unfolding before your eyes is very attractive.

A very different perspective between me and the 503 people created by the difference in steps.

Five hundred and three pairs of eyes looking up to them and only one pair of eyes looking down on them.

“It’s a shame… .”

I felt deep regret.

I’m so curious about what the expression and eyes look like inside, which are dyed white.

Confusion suddenly came into the calm atmosphere.

“What happens if that happens?”

“… “Wouldn’t that mean a chair would be taken away before we even start?”

“What the hell happened…?” .”

There are only seven chairs.

To express this cruelly, it means that 497 people must die and only seven will survive.

However, since one seat had already been lost, it was natural for confusion to arise.

[Now, everyone, calm down.]

Tuxedo slowly calmed down those who were starting to get upset.

I wanted to see a little more, but it’s a shame.

[Didn’t I tell you? The game begins now.]

[I didn’t feel like it was necessary to reveal it, so I didn’t tell you… .]

The guy in the tuxedo pointed at me, who was sitting in a crooked position, with a cane in his hand.

[The chair you are looking at right now is fake.]

I added to what he said.

“To be exact, it’s not fake.”

Tuxedo’s gaze falls on me.

I can see it even if I can’t see it.

He is very curious about how I knew that.

[…] you’re right. The word fake is a bit of an understatement, and more accurately, it should be called a ‘replica.’]

If a fake is a poor thing that only imitates the external appearance, this is a replica that even embodies the magic that surrounds it.

“Ah, that’s a shame.”

I spoke to myself in a tone of deep regret.

“I was wondering if I could get a spot like this.”

It was only a little while ago that I found out that this was a replica.

The moment I finally grasped the flow of magical power and broke through the membrane surrounding the chair, I felt a feeling.

‘Oh, this is fake.’ And that’s it.

I was happy because I thought it would be easy to eat raw for the first time in a long time, but I was a little disappointed.

Still, it wasn’t like I gained nothing at all.

Numerous magical power patterns and flows obtained through replica chairs, and even ‘○○’, the evolution of magical power absorption.

Unlike the 503 people who have just found out their goal, I’ve ripped off a lot of things, so it’s quite a big gain.

While I was sitting on a chair with my legs crossed, someone raised their voice towards me.

“The young man is unable to control his temper and is running wild.”

I guess it didn’t look like me.

The person who spoke was a man standing closest to the podium.

A young friend… , that’s very nice to hear.

Since I received a compliment, I should reciprocate.

“I guess you’re just an old old man like that. “The way you talk is just like an old man, an old man.”

Elderly people especially hate the term ‘oldies’ the most.

“I think I’m getting to the age where I should be staying in the back room, but I wonder why you were so greedy that you came out.”

Although I can’t see his face, I know very well that the old man is angry.

The magic power that flows around the old man is changing rapidly.

The amount of horsepower is enormous.

Even if you can’t do this, it’s A level, and considering that it’s not full power, S level seems easy.

This was good information, but at the same time it was a huge mistake on the part of the old man.

There are very few S-class hunters out there in the world.

[Okay, calm down. You can’t even fight here anyway, right?]

“Hmm.”

Thanks to Tuxedo’s well-timed intervention, the old man’s magic gradually returns to its original flow.

Still, he must have been displeased, so he added something to me.

“You should consider yourself lucky to have met me here, you thunder-naked bastard.”

There is such a person.

The type of person who hates to end up being the last to be attacked.

Yeah, that’s me.

“I guess you are lucky too. “If we had met him outside, he would have been in his coffin wearing a shroud by now.”

“This guy… !”

The last attack went in cleanly.

It seemed like he was going to pour out a bunch of swear words, so I used my tuxedo to change the subject.

“So, is this the end of the face-to-face ceremony?”

[haha… , Thanks to number 504, it was a mess, but I think I conveyed everything I wanted to convey.]

Tuxedo looked around and waved his wand.

[Does anyone have any questions?]

None of the 503 people except me raised their hand.

Do you really want to go home, or are you doing this because all your curiosity has been satisfied?

[Hmm, I guess it doesn’t exist.]

[then… , The first face-to-face ceremony will end here.]

The surrounding people are a little shaken by his words.

If it’s 1 time… , This face-to-face ceremony may happen several more times in the future.

Tuxedo, noticing people’s curiosity, added an appropriate explanation.

[The face-to-face ceremony will be held several more times until the owners of all chairs are determined.]

[Then I hope to see you all at the next face-to-face ceremony.]

I don’t know when the next face-to-face ceremony will be held, but I think it would be impossible to see everything here again.

Tuxedo politely bows to the participants and greets them.

At the same time, its existence slowly began to disappear.

From toes to head.

After the tuxedo completely disappeared, a message appeared before my eyes.

[The face-to-face ceremony has ended.]

[After 3 seconds, it returns to its original position.]

[3… .]

It was then.

“You damn naked bastard! I will definitely find you. Until then, you should take good care of your neck!”

[2… .]

That old man was caught off guard for a moment, and he got into trouble.

I can’t lose either.

“Young man, take care of your health so you don’t die before you meet me.”

Then, he raised his middle finger at the appropriate time.

[One.]

Before the old man could say anything, each body was wrapped in a ray of light.

This deal ended with my landslide victory.

* * *

Immediately after the face-to-face ceremony.

The being that had been sleeping in the deep abyss has awakened.

There is only one reason why he, who seemed like he would never wake up, woke up.

It was because of the smell.

A very nostalgic smell that has not been conveyed for hundreds of years.

A huge body wriggled in the darkness.

But even for a moment.

Strong, tightly coiled chains were binding him tightly so that he could not move.

The being of the abyss thought for a moment, then completely gave up its body.

The huge body of inestimable size fell away, leaving only a tiny body.

Even though he threw away the power he had built up over a long period of time, he did not care about his existence.

As if it was a waste of time to feel regret, they just silently narrowed the distance.

A slow but honest step.

The time of meeting was approaching.