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Before I knew it, I had gathered 1800 points. If I continue like this, I should be able to unlock a new transformation.

My transformations so far have been truly satisfying, so how useful will the new one be?

‘Come to think of it, each transformation was functionally divided.’

Behemoth was strength and defense, Garuda was speed.

Antikythera was a versatile and convenient transformation. So, what kind of ability will the next transformation, ‘Leviathan’, possess?

Guessing by the name, isn’t Leviathan related to water? Why wouldn’t it be? The Leviathan appearing in various media is depicted as a sea dragon.

[Admin Account: Sub-admin has been dismissed]

Actually, I didn’t cut him off. He said he was quitting and left ㅇㅇ

Need one sub-admin, anyone interested?

Anyway, one of the administrators who couldn’t withstand the collective criticism ultimately dropped out.

Actually, he wasn’t a pitiable person, so it doesn’t really hurt my heart.

‘Because the opponent is Cloud.’

This person really seems to like being on top of someone.

Are they managing the site without getting paid, just to satisfy their vanity?

Someone like this wouldn’t be common.

[ShyS2: Shy-chan is running for sub-admin!]

No, that’s not right.

I was wrong. There’s one more person like that.

‘Why on earth is this person doing this kind of nonsense….’

I don’t want to say such improper things, but sometimes when they act like this, something dormant inside my heart tries to surge up.

[ShyS2: Shy-chan’s sub-admin candidate pledge!!]

First! I’ll upload songs I sing with love every single day!

Second! I’ll write novels for Magical Girl Gallery users! (Might be 19+….?!?!?!)

I lost the confidence to look at this any longer with a sober mind. I just turned off the computer screen and threw myself onto the lounge bed.

For some reason, the lounge bed is very big. Big enough for two people to lie on.

Lying on it makes me feel comfortable, and sleep just gently washes over me.

[Careful tone: User, Mr. Park Hyun-sung. May I say something?]

“Uh, go ahead.”

[Confident voice: Thank you! It’s just that a large number of Titans have appeared in the area 3km away.]

Titans again? They seem to be appearing frequently lately. And the alarm doesn’t even ring properly.

“The Magical Girls will be dispatched, right.”

Even if I don’t step up, there are people like Scarlett or Pink Star.

[Worry: 5 teams of Magical Girls were dispatched, three have been defeated. If left unattended, there is a high possibility of fatalities.]

“Tsk.”

Hearing something like that, I couldn’t just stay put.

“Let’s go.”

[Natural praise: As expected, it is the great king who looks after his people….]

“You shut up.”

Anyway, I need to move. As quickly as possible.

***

[How boring.]

A bipedal bull over 4m tall snorted, muttering.

The bull’s name was Holstein. It was identified as a high-grade Titan and easily defeated the three personnel from the 5 teams dispatched.

[I came seeking a stronger opponent! Is humanity’s power only this much?!]

KABOOM—!

A giant wild boar about 7m long in body slammed into a city bus with its horns.

The passengers inside were shaken back and forth by the sudden impact. They were in a state no different from good prey for the Titan.

The rough horns of the wild boar tore apart the exterior wall of the bus. And just as a beast of prey eats the spilled intestines first for freshness, it began to eat the passengers one by one.

[Caladon, eat enough. It’ll be difficult if you get heavy.]

[Tsk tsk…. It’s not often I get a chance to eat fresh meat, you see. I ended up eating hurriedly.]

[If you’re looking for good quality meat, it’s right here….]

Holstein grabbed and lifted an unconscious Magical Girl, intending to swallow her whole, but it couldn’t.

Because its wrist was cut clean off. Blood spurted from the severed surface like a spring.

[Huh?]

When you’re a high-grade Titan, your senses become sharper than anything.

That’s why it could instinctively tell.

That unidentified monster in front of its eyes is strong. And overwhelmingly so.

[Ki-kin…. Is it? Why did you attack me.]

Holstein said calmly. It was so as not to be underestimated.

“How many did you kill.”

[What?]

“How many did you kill after coming here?”

What about it? I only killed about thirty, that’s all. Perhaps you don’t like the number of humans decreasing?

[I’m not sure why you’re angry, but shouldn’t the prey be sufficient?]

“Yes, it seems sufficient.”

Hyun-sung quietly looked around the surroundings.

The total number of Titans that appeared was seven. All of them were high-grade. And some individuals looked quite strong.

Perhaps sensing the killing intent, he received attention from all seven of them. It was an environment that couldn’t be better.

[Ack!]

Transformation Mode— Garuda. Evolving to stage 2, its beak served as a murderous spear.

“Huh, the feel is killer.”

The sharp beak instantly pierced through Holstein’s head. Its brain exploded, and the contents within scattered profusely.

[This crazy bastard!]

STOMP STOMP STOMP STOMP—!

A bipedal rhinoceros about 5m tall pulled out a signpost, swung it, and charged over.

Being as big as it was, its stride was large, resulting in tremendous speed, but to Garuda’s eyes, it was no different from a snail.

So, Hyun-sung ignored that charge and flew up.

[Hmph! Are you running away?! Cowardly bastard!]

[Leave it to me.]

As if waiting, an eagle-like Titan charged towards Garuda. However, the high-grade Titan soon had to admit its mistake. Because Garuda’s speed was so fast it couldn’t be seen.

[Damn it, did I miss it. Also! It went there! Leon! You finish it off!]

The eagle Titan died without even recognizing that its body had been cut into pieces.

[If this continues, that guy will kill us all! Charge in all at once!]

If I kept transforming into Garuda, I could catch them easily, but Hyun-sung suddenly looked around.

There were still five high-grade Titans remaining. If even one of them is missed, the damage will get bigger. Of course, with Garuda’s speed, I’d catch up quickly.

When they are high-grade, there’s bound to be something hidden. Even keeping that in mind, I must catch and kill them all at once.

[Suggestion: User-nim, I have a good plan.]

“Approved.”

[Transforming into Titan, Antikythera]

Having received permission, Antikythera decided to repay the expectations of its master who trusted it.

[Emotionally overwhelmed voice: Output 68% Particle Wave Cannon Firing!]

ZIIIIIIING—! The rhinoceros Titan that shouted those words paid the price by having its upper body completely blown away. Even its blood evaporated, leaving not even bloody water behind.

[Hehe! Stupid bastard! Your ability is transformation! It seems there’s a time limit, right? That bird-like thing just now was your strongest power.]

Taking advantage of that gap, the giant wild boar Caladon, true to its form, charged and rammed into Hyun-sung. Its body was pushed back, slamming into a 4-story commercial building.

BOOM—! As the building’s exterior wall collapsed loudly, Hyun-sung’s body was buried in the rubble. He was surely dead. Because the sound of a spine breaking was heard.

[Just in case, I’ll finish it off….]

The gorilla Titan proudly raised its two fists overhead. No matter how fast or hard you say, if hit by this attack, it will become a chunk of meat.

That’s what it thought. Until Antikythera, with its left arm transformed into a high-polymer cutter, popped out cutting away the debris.

[Certainty: Being attacked by the beast, Caladon, was for this purpose.]

[Proverb: Killing two birds with one stone, catching a pheasant and eating its egg.]

[Reproduction Rate 94%: Reproduction of Magical Girl ‘Angelo”s Illusion Storm.]

[Elimination Probability: 100%]

Instantly, Antikythera’s 1 second was split into ten times. Being able to move 10 times the time meant that movement also increased 10 times.

The first 2 seconds, the gorilla Titan’s body was cut into pieces.

4 seconds. Caladon’s brain fluid boiled and bubbled up. Because a plasma sword had stirred up its brain.

Having confirmed the death of its kin, the lion-type Titan, Leon, revealed its claws and charged in. And at the 7-second mark, its whole body was sliced and it died.

[Emotion: Thank you for trusting me.]

After 10 seconds ended. There was only one Titan left. Hyun-sung looked indifferently at the chicken-like individual.

‘Can Titans age?’

Looking at the chicken-type Titan’s appearance, I could tell right away it was old. Especially its drooping comb.

[You bastard…. What the hell are you?]

There was no value in answering. This chicken-head Titan just survived because it was a little further away, it wasn’t particularly wanting to ask something.

[How could it be…. those eyes…. Wait! That appearance is surely from Africa—!]

[Execution: Too much talk.]

ZIIING—! Antikythera instantly deployed saws and drills and disassembled the Titan’s body into pieces. Containing a bit of anger.

‘My eyes? Africa? What, that guy definitely tried to say something…. No, it’s fine. Don’t need to know things like that, right?’

Something unsettling was said that flashed by. But Hyun-sung decided to ignore it.

Anyway, wasn’t it just nonsense from a Titan? It won’t matter if I ignore it. Believing that, he caught his breath.

Without realizing the feeling of excitement that still dominated his body.