Chapter 410

Chapter 410

Chapter 73: Reward Leave (7)

“If you run off without a word again, I’ll quit everything that day and return to the hotel.”

“Umm…”

The excitement in Delta’s actions subsided a bit.

He probably didn’t want to be expelled from this paradise.

After dealing with Delta, it was the system’s turn.

“You should stop there too. What’s the point of interfering every time?”

“The problem with Kang Hyunwoo is that he’s too lenient with those jerks!”

“Lenient, my foot.”

I reprimanded for mistakes, made them apologize, and did everything necessary. What was considered lenient?

I warned the Damned System to stop as I changed places.

Even as the system grumbled, I managed to drag it to the next attraction.

“I’m sorry, but you two don’t meet the height requirement…”

Two children were denied entry due to the height restriction.

Hearing this through the interpreter magic tool, Delta was shocked and stood agape.

Meanwhile, the system, standing next to him with a confident face, took a step forward.

And then, it grew.

“…”

In the midst of cameras and videos being taken, it blatantly changed its appearance.

Whether it knew it had caused an incident or not.

Placing its hands confidently on its waist, the system said something outrageous.

“I can ride now, can’t I?”

I was at a loss for words and couldn’t do anything for a moment.

It wasn’t only me; most people around us seemed to be in a similar situation.

“What did I just see?”

“Jesus…”

“Damn, this is gonna go viral.”

Even the twins, who had seen the system transform before, weren’t much different.

They probably didn’t expect it to happen in front of everyone.

Neither did I, but as they were twins, they instinctively understood.

“Is there a problem? Am I still not allowed to enter?”

Meanwhile, a flustered employee was stumbling over words, letting the system onto the ride.

Having lost someone to pour out my nagging, I looked up at the sky in a state of spiritual resignation.

Despite being in a crowded place, it somehow felt quiet around me.

If this was just my imagination, it would have been great.

Unfortunately, it was reality.

“Yahoo!”

Damned System’s cheers were especially clear amidst the silence.

I racked my brains over how to manage this situation while the system enjoyed its ride.

Seeing its innocent face upon returning made me give up thinking.

‘Let the videos or photos spread; I don’t care.’

After all, it wasn’t human; why bother worrying about such things?

Even if it led to rumors or urban myths, I doubted it would affect the Damned System.

‘In any case, it will be forgotten in a hundred years.’

I decided not to worry anymore.

* * *

A few days after the eventful visit to Disneyland,

“Kang Hyunwoo.”

In the middle of dinner, the Damned System spoke.

“An unknown status is approaching.”

Someone from beyond the causality was coming toward Earth.

I put my utensils down and stood up without a second thought.

And I spoke to the twins who were dining with me.

“I’ll be back after handling some matters; keep eating.”

“Will it take long?”

“I’ll know when I get there.”

“… Alright.”

Just before crossing the causality, the Damned System asked.

“Shall I come too?”

“Why would we all rush in for such a big deal? Just stay.”

I couldn’t leave just the twins and the young beastfolk behind.

There needed to be someone to control the beastfolk when I wasn’t there.

Beastfolk, especially young predators, are dangerous.

They don’t understand how easily their strength can tear humans apart, so they must always have guardians.

Breche didn’t always stick with Delta for nothing.

Leaving the Damned System behind, I crossed the causality.

I then quickly followed the arrow displayed by the system.

‘Found it.’

The presence of a Seed of Divinity approaching rapidly wasn’t that significant.

‘Judging by the ragged appearance, it seems it’s been wandering for a while.’

It still seemed to retain some reason, judging by how it warily checked its surroundings.

It steadily closed the distance with Earth.

Finding the surroundings empty, it seemed about to pierce the causality and enter Earth, reaching out.

At that moment, what appeared on its face was unmistakable joy.

‘No wonder it’s happy when there’s no Seed of Divinity guarding outside the dimension.’

With a wry smile, I stepped forward just before it could touch the causality.

“Stop right there.”

Crackle!

Every path it tried to advance was filled with my puppets.

The puppets, capable of destroying status even by a mere touch, were sharper weapons against a Seed of Divinity than anything else.

Having absorbed the status of Omby, my puppets had grown even more threatening.

In the eyes of those facing them, the puppets must appear quite daunting.

The creature was genuinely shocked, watching its scattered status with horror.

– W-wait!

It had assumed this place was already invaded seeing no one around.

– I-I’ll leave immediately! I didn’t intend to fight in the first place!

And with that, it tried to flee without looking back.

Unfortunately, its proposal was dismissed.

Instead of listening to its plea, I reached out.

And then I started pounding on the creature that tried to escape.

Though it struggled more than expected since its life was at stake, compared to Omby, it was mediocre at best.

After hunting down another Seed of Divinity and absorbing it, I stared into the vast beyond of causality with a furrowed brow.

‘They seem to come more frequently than I expected.’

From the state when I was just a mass of power until now, as many as four external Seeds of Divinity had approached Earth.

Of course, they all ended up as my nourishment and were crushed, but I didn’t expect so many to be wandering around.

‘It implies that numerous dimensions have been shattered and primordial gods have perished somewhere beyond my sight.’

There’s no guarantee someone like Omby won’t appear again.

Before that happens, I should face as many statuses as possible and grow stronger.

Thus, whenever a Seed of Divinity approaches, I don’t let a single one escape and consume them all.

‘Part of me wants to go on an expedition.’

Yet, I felt it was premature to leave Earth unattended right now.

I’m still inexperienced in many ways, and I didn’t want to abandon my family to go back to the battlefield again.

‘I’ll discuss it with the Damned System when the time comes.’

Upon finishing the now-familiar Seed of Divinity hunt, my heart felt restless.

The life I would lead from now on.

The role assigned to me from now.

The reason for my existence.

Thinking over all these weighed down on me.

I didn’t know how much of it, born as a human, I would be able to endure.

‘There’s no turning back.’

The conversation with the Damned System was already concluded regarding this part.

The forthcoming endeavors wouldn’t halt even if they were overwhelming.

‘I must adapt.’

With my adaptability being exceptional, I would have to find my strength and carry on.

After finishing the job, instead of returning straight to Earth, I headed in a different direction.

Since I was out beyond causality, there was something I needed to check.

How far had I traveled when a bright white light came into view?

The place was like the nest of the system, with its creations scattered around.

‘Being able to replicate everything existing in the world but unable to destroy any of it.’

Such was the authority of the system, connected to the realm of creation.

The game program too was made through this authority.

The rule that says one grows stronger by absorbing experience; it’s because it existed in the games created by humans.

‘Understanding why it favors humanity might be achievable.’

Damned System can exercise greater authority the more humanity develops and the world diversifies.

Even things imagined, that don’t exist in reality, can be implemented.

Thus, it seems to have greater affection for humans and the material realm than Karlos.

‘Luckily for me.’

Moreover, the limitation of the system’s power was a very advantageous factor for me.

Though firearms like explosives created by the system may function, they can destroy nothing.

Literally, they can mimic something, but destruction or eradication from it is absolutely impossible.

‘Therefore, a being to carry out destruction on behalf is needed.’

In the current era, that’s where I came in.

I pondered over the numerous conversations I had shared with the Damned System as I continued onward.

Eventually, having passed countless creations, I reached a place.

There, fragments floated above the pure white divinity.

It was the shattered pieces of Kerax’s spear from the likes of the battle with Omby.

‘Has it slightly mended compared to six months ago?’

I observed the fragments that hadn’t even started resembling a spear.

The system’s divinity was working on restoring it, but it seemed like it would take quite some time.

There was no way I, in a state of bodily disappearance and confusion, had the capability to gather this.

The one trying to restore and collect it was not me but the Damned System.

– Though I am not fond of his origin, given that he’s your first apostle, restoring him would make him useful.

What had evolved from the mortally absent thought of Kerax to form consciousness, it was no living entity.

It didn’t have a lifespan.

The system seemed to value that aspect highly.

‘In essence, it was an eternal apostle of mine.’

Kerax served as a security measure to protect my existence until my mythology took hold.

‘Now there’s a steady influx of divinity.’

This was to be expected in an era alive with my deeds.

An era where my existence was proven through countless videos and materials.

Yet human memory is finite, and the world changes dramatically.

A time will come when my reality fades, dismissed as past delusions or exaggerated tales.

The making of my story into a myth would inevitably take longer than anticipated.

‘Possibly a thousand years, or even longer.’

There were reportedly many statuses that couldn’t endure such a time and perished.

Damned System sought means that would allow me to safely endure those years.

Kerax being chosen as that means was a decision of its own.

‘His will wasn’t reflected, but.’

Having agreed with the Damned System’s choice, I had no objection.

As before, the Damned System would spare no means to protect humanity.

‘And I, too, would align with it in such a cause.’

Having already discussed everything, using Kerax presented no moral reservation despite possible guilt.

I long observed Kerax’s Spear, unable to Die and still being restored.

* * *

Through nearly two weeks, I had worked continuously without a break.

And today, Rashar had left work on time for the first time in a while, looking blankly up at the sky.

The setting sun greeted her.

Looking at the sky with the sun in it.

“Is it a miracle…?”

Such words automatically came out, reflecting the tough days she had.

It happened to be the time when preparations for next year’s budget were reaching their end, intensifying the busyness.

Particularly due to the tight deadline, everyone had to work hard without proper sleep.

It was a trial the still-unstable government could not avoid.

Every department did all they could to receive even a little more budget.

The Ministry of Defense, where Rashar belonged, was no exception.

Their fierce struggle to secure more defense funds clashed with the administration’s fierce battle to allocate them effectively.

And finally, today, after nail-biting time.

The affair had resolved, and the budget was passed to the emergency parliament.

Thanks to this, Rashar miraculously left work on time.

As she gazed at the sky, Rashar began rummaging through her pockets.

She then called someone she had to neglect due to her busy schedule.

“Hello?”

But what replied was a woman’s unfamiliar voice.

Flustered, Rashar stuttered and asked a question.

“Uh…? Isn’t this K, Kang Hyunwoo’s number?”

‘Oh, it is, but who… Sha? Who’s Sha… Oh! Is it Rashar sister? It’s Yeonwu! Hyung is currently not at the moment.’

“Oh, yeonwu.”

‘Eh, isn’t Yeonwu too formal between us! Just call me comfortably. Did you just get off work? Want to come over? Play with us until he returns.’

Though she was still flustered, she managed to gather herself, though responding immediately wasn’t easy.

‘Wouldn’t it be rude to abruptly join a gathering of family?’

Rashar’s hesitation didn’t last long.

Damned System.

New Characters and Elements in This Chapter:

– 벨타: Delta (he)

– 케락스의 창: Spear of Kerax (it)

– 라샤르: Rashar (she)

– 연우: Yeonwu (she)