episode_0078

The worst curse that led the lives of the world’s top three awakened individuals to ruin, ‘Eternal Prison.’

Depending on whether or not they conquer it, the curse evaluated as a threat to humanity’s survival turned the three heroes who fought for humanity into plant-human beings by sacrificing their lives and casting the curse in exchange for their lives.

Despite mobilizing all the resources and means available at the Papal Palace, where the world’s top healers gathered, no one could even scratch their curse.

Failing to find any clue on how to lift the curse, the three people who saved humanity and the world did everything they could under the pretext of having tried everything, entering hospital rooms to live their lives as plant-human beings forever.

Whether intentional or not, giving up on those who sacrificed their lives when looking only at the results was enough to plunge people into despair, leaving them abandoned to the world as plant-human beings unable to move a finger as non-heroes.

While one might argue that since they were hospitalized in a special ward, everything possible was done for them, compared to their contributions to humanity and the world, it was merely a show put on for public display.

The fact that this was so tragic led the three people to express their despair through tears, fear, and resignation in their own ways.

Of course, being plant-human beings, their emotional outbursts went unnoticed by anyone, making the reality even more dreadful for them.

Feeling utterly alone in the world.

The unbearable cosmic loneliness felt by the two individuals, excluding Dain Adamas, who was already lonely due to being the strongest, was excruciating beyond endurance.

Even Dain Adamas, accustomed to loneliness, found the unknown helplessness unbearable because of his strength.

Becoming plant-human beings was such a horrific ordeal that even the world’s strongest heroes couldn’t last a month before crumbling. They were desperate to regain their physical freedom if it meant liberation from the curse.

But then, a month later.

“Today is the final treatment day. Your curse will be lifted today.”

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When Stae heard these words, the women who had desperately wanted to be freed from the curse somehow remained silent.

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What’s going on? Why such a reaction? Shouldn’t they be happy? They’re no longer plant-human beings but normal humans now, right? It’s about regaining their original power and glory.

[······Uh.]

[······Um, um.]

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But why are they so lukewarm even after hearing that they can be freed from the curse?

Just a few days ago, a month from now, when they first met the three people in the hospital room, they had shown signs of going crazy with excitement to be released from the curse that turned them into plant-human beings.

Mei Luina whined about her loneliness, Dain Adamas tensed with helplessness, and Mir Ryuin fell into despair, ready to give up everything.

They were so desperate for the curse to be lifted that they were willing to do anything, as evidenced by their resolute response.

But now, why is this happening? I just don’t understand.

The attitude of the three people, who seemed lukewarm and reluctant to be freed from the curse, captivated me, and a question knocked on my eardrums.

[Wait, really? The progress in breaking the curse has been stagnant for dozens of days!]

It was Mei Luina who asked the question.

Setting aside whether this question was necessary given the possibility of breaking the curse, I roughly understood why it piqued curiosity.

Her frustration with the lack of progress in breaking the curse for dozens of days was evident.

To be precise, just 20 days ago, it had stalled at 99% until yesterday.

Despite trying all sorts of bizarre things to raise that remaining 1%, it had been futile.

“Is all that’s left pure sex? Was my love-filled cock the only key to awaken the sleeping S-class heroes?” Just imagining it sent shivers down my spine, making my breath rough with anxiety. The frustration in breaking the curse had stubbornly refused to budge.

But this morning, or precisely last night just before falling asleep, this notification appeared.

[“Curse – Prison of Eternity” has been completely deciphered. Complete lifting of the curse is now possible.]

It was a notification stating that the curse could now be completely lifted.

Although there were no detailed explanations, seeing the phrase “complete deciphering,” it seemed that since the curse had not been fully deciphered until now, the curse could not be lifted, but now that the complete deciphering had ended last night, it seemed that the curse could now be lifted.

As persistent as the curse that EX-grade Riftmaker had cast upon his death, it had only lasted about a month in front of my status window.

“It just happened.”

Anyway, I summarized the contents listed above so that anyone could understand them well and replied to Mei Luina.

“Just like that.”

“What do you mean by ‘just like that’? How can you suddenly say that we can lift the curse…”

Hmm, did I summarize too much? Well, it doesn’t really matter how I put it. That’s just how it is…

“Why are you taking it so seriously, Mei Luina? It would be good if the curse were lifted. After all, wasn’t everything between us meant for lifting the curse in the first place?”

[…Yes?]

“What?”

“Wait. Wait a moment, Stay. I can’t just let that go.”

Why are they suddenly like this?

Not only Mei Luina but also Dain Adamas and Mir Ryuinma, who had been silent until now, seemed taken aback by something and spoke up with bewildered voices.

I couldn’t understand the three of them whimpering like people who didn’t want to be freed from the curse, so I touched the back of my head and carefully chose my words that matched my thoughts.

“It makes sense, right? I’m trying to lift your curse to achieve my dream, and you gave permission to do anything to me to be freed from the curse. Today is the day when that wish comes true, so why are you acting so hesitant?”

[Ugh…]

[Stay, ugh…]

[…Ha.]

What’s going on? Why are they suddenly like this?

For some reason, tears welled up in my eyes and hot emotions surged at the lukewarm attitudes of the three people who seemed uncomfortable with my statement that they could be freed from the curse.

Even though it was for the sake of achieving my dream, I had truly exhausted all my mental and physical strength to come this far solely to free the three people from the curse.

To find my lost life, it was an unavoidable task to lift the curse of three people, but that doesn’t mean my efforts and sincerity are worthless.

I always devoted myself wholeheartedly to lifting the curse of three people, and as a result, I was able to achieve today’s goal of completely lifting the curse.

Today should be a day of celebration for everyone involved in this matter, a day of liberation.

However, the very individuals who caused chaos and made a fuss because of the curse seem dissatisfied with my words, sighing deeply as if my words were unpleasant. Without stating the reason, they just express their displeasure, seemingly trying to make me feel like a fool.

“Sigh… I don’t know why this is happening, but oh well. It’s fine. Your opinions aren’t really important anyway.”

It was natural for irritation to build up.

[Sigh. St-Stay, are you angry?]

[Hmm.]

[Umm, what? Stay, what do you mean by that…? Our opinions aren’t important?]

Slightly tense voices of the three people.

It seemed like they could sense my annoyance through my voice.

Seeing them change their attitude after noticing my irritation, I felt a bit relieved, realizing that my “Operation Fix Crazy People” had been successful.

Of course, that’s one thing, and this is another. I have work to do.

“I will treat you, and it’s already decided that I will be the one treating you, meaning your opinions won’t influence anything.”

“What, what did you say?”

“This…! Even if that’s the case, you’ve crossed the line with that statement! How dare you say that to me? Calling us ‘you’ without using our names and lumping us together with other women is too much! It’s clearly disrespectful! Apologize quickly! Say sorry right now. I misspoke.”

“Stay, no one can speak such inappropriate words to me. No one can ignore my opinion because I am a Mir Ryu. But you, daring to disrespect me to my face? I can’t let this slide. You better apologize right now. Otherwise, you’ll see me truly angry.”

The anger of the three individuals ranked 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in the world hero rankings.

While there was no malice, it was clear they were angry, something that even a mere F-rank Awakener like me couldn’t handle.

Yes, just a month ago, that would have been undoubtedly true.

But now, I could easily brush off their anger, saying, “I don’t feel like being treated, so apologize quickly!” while picking my nose, all because I had a secret weapon.

“Alright, let’s get ready, everyone. We’re starting the treatment now.”

Ignoring the lengthy outbursts of anger from the three individuals, I used the secret weapon I had honed over time.

Clap!

And that secret weapon was simply clapping, the act of palms meeting each other with a sound.

In everyday life, it was a very easy act that could be easily encountered, but the meaning between me and the three people was completely different.

[Sigh♥♥♥?!]

[Oh yeah♥♥♥]

[Giggle♥♥♥?!]

Between me and the girls, applause was a signal that meant ‘I’m going to climax you from now on, so cover your nipples, uterus, and anus by yourself.’

“Well, you’re good as expected. Everyone is cute. Well then, let’s begin.”

Following the instructions I received as an assistant, I started the final treatment for the three people who were ready for climax with one round of applause.