episode_0027

[For all the candidates to have failed. Let us not forget their sacrifice.]

The spider woman ‘Arachne’ mumbled in a captivating voice. Contrary to her words, there was no trace of apology.

[Even if candidates are overflowing, losing 5 people seems like a significant blow.]

[To be precise, it’s 6 people. As one other person got caught by Scarlet-nim.]

[Tsk…. So you’re saying we gained nothing and only lost.]

[That is not the case.]

Though something was lost. On the contrary, something was also gained.

[First, it was revealed that the person using Behemoth’s power also wields Garuda’s power.]

[Those are truly comforting words. To know how many powers that guy wields after sacrificing six.]

That Garuda, it is the name of the monster that annihilated the African continent in the past. It was famous for annihilating the entire Egyptian Air Force power solely with speed.

[This means there’s a possibility that the person might also be wielding the ‘Antikythera’ of the South American continent.]

[Antikythera? Famous for killing Artemis?]

[Yes, that’s right. Furthermore, it’s possible they possess the power of myth-class Titans that we don’t know about.]

Too dangerous.

A myth-class Titan is harmful to the very existence of humanity just by its presence. A lunatic who believes the reason they are alive is a disaster meant to destroy everything else….

[Also— we learned that the one who wields that power is on the Korean Peninsula.]

[What?! Really?!]

[Yes, based on the location where Garuda appeared, the calculation results…. it was revealed that it departed from near the Korean Peninsula.]

[Then why don’t we just swarm there and catch him?]

The witch holding a giant scythe stood up from her seat. The moisture floating in the air froze, forming crystals.

[We cannot. Have you forgotten that Scarlet is on the Korean Peninsula? If we make a move, we will certainly suffer great damage.]

[What’s so scary about that little girl?]

[Looking solely at the power of her ability, she is the strongest among the Team 1 Magical Girls. Please do not forget the fact that Scarlet crushed a top-tier Titan to death at the age of 11.]

So what are you suggesting? The witch holding the scythe slightly furrowed her brow.

[Inviting such a great person to a meager party is an act against etiquette. Therefore…. let us hold a festival. A grand festival like never before.]

The assembly, not understanding the words, tilted their heads, and then began to giggle.

It would truly be a nasty festival. A festival held by Titans who enjoy biting and devouring the flesh of others.

***

Why on earth is this person doing this? Various speculations swirl messily in my head.

At the same time, I start to feel a slight sense of despair…. This isn’t the kind of person they originally were.

‘Pinkstar must be the culprit.’

No matter how I think about it, the person likely to do something like this is Pinkstar. That person must have been the instigator. If you adopt a weird concept, you’ll gain popularity. Perhaps they said something like that.

[Eueung: Wow, but isn’t this damn weird to be a coincidence?]

The boiling point of water is exactly 100 degrees.

And the freezing point is exactly 0 degrees.

Does God really exist?? Shit, that’s crazy.

It is a question one would never harbor if they had gone through a normal educational process.

As far as I know, early Magical Girls did not receive education. The world was so chaotic, and they had to fight risking their lives from elementary school.

Is that why they’re posting things like this? By sublimating their lack of knowledge complex into humor, they are deploying a psychological defense mechanism.

This interpretation is necessary for this post to make even a little sense.

[Eueung: But I’m a product of a miracle.]

I was born after breaking through a condom.

It’s like I beat my parents from the moment I was born,

Is there really anything to gain by writing such unfilial posts? Only admiration comes naturally for Blaze’s actions.

‘I don’t see any elements that would earn points.’

This is a type I’ve never seen before, so there’s nothing I can really accumulate. It’s regrettable.

What’s important is that Blaze posted something like this….

‘Still, I want to accumulate about 100 more BP before I go.’

Unlocking Leviathan would be a great help. And for good reason, didn’t they say an enormous number was coming from China?

The Korean Peninsula where I am is surrounded by the sea on three sides. That is, I must obtain that transformation, which is clearly related to water, for the difficulty of future battles to drop significantly.

Perhaps because I’ve already caused most of the trouble, no elements came to mind that could earn even more points.

‘No need to rush, but….’

Of course, Leviathan is good to have, but I should be able to stop most enemies even without it. Since I can defend multiple fronts using Garuda’s ability.

“Hmm.”

There’s nothing particularly eye-catching among the gallery topics. Even if I were to cause trouble in this situation, I wouldn’t get much response.

‘Maybe because I saw something shocking, my head feels dizzy…. I’ll rest for a bit and do it again…. What is this?’

Before the shock had fully subsided, a post with dozens of comments attached caught my eye.

It seemed to have been posted about 6 minutes ago…. It was certainly a post that immediately caught the eye.

[ㅇㅇ(42.11): Recent status of Titans near China…jpg]

(Photo)

Likely tens of millions of Titans are swarming in….

Looking at satellite photos, it seems some top-class Titans are mixed in too?

The Association is currently on super emergency status ㅇㅇ

It seems like they’re trying to swallow the Korean Peninsula, which is attached to China, while they’re at it;

Worried if it’s a sign of a myth-class Titan’s birth.

Truly an enormous number. Even if there are two Team 1 Magical Girls, I wonder if they can stop them.

I immediately stepped out of the lounge. As expected, the atmosphere was chaotic.

“Hyunsung-ssi!”

“Ah, Scarlet-nim….”

“We’re in big trouble now! Big trouble!”

Scarlet, who rarely showed signs of being flustered, was fussing and jumping around with all sorts of exaggeration. The situation must be quite serious.

“They say Titans are swarming towards here!”

“Ah….”

“Hyunsung-ssi! Hurry and run away. I’ll find an aircraft right away—”

This person must be saying this because she cares for me. But it seems it’s too late.

Even if aircraft were to take off, the flying Titans wouldn’t leave them alone, it seems. The same goes for ships. And going by land would be even more dangerous.

Besides, I have no intention of running away.

“That won’t be possible. Since it’s close to China, it seems it might already be surrounded. The only place to escape is the Japanese archipelago, but isn’t it just as dangerous there?”

“Ugh…!”

“We’ll have no choice but to wait for Blaze-nim to come. Fortunately, Pinkstar-nim is here, so we should be able to stop them sufficiently.”

When I said I would stay, Scarlet’s expression became one wanting to say something.

“Then I’ll protect you!”

“Pardon?”

“Because you’ll be safe if you just stay by my side…. ”

“That won’t do.”

The duty of a Magical Girl is to protect the world from Titans. It should not be used for just one person.

What would happen if I were safe under Scarlet’s guard? I would be no different from the Association, which I dislike so much.

“I know you like me.”

“Yes, Yes…?”

“But I cannot tie you down by my side for that reason. If that were allowed, what about the other Magical Girls? They would all go to protect their own families.”

When I spoke so firmly, Scarlet shut her mouth tightly. As she was placed in a disadvantageous situation, it seemed like that, but….

As if something she wanted to say came to mind. She suddenly opened her mouth.

“I, I don’t like you…! Pinkstar-nim said something strange, so you seem to be under a strange misconception! That’s not it at all!”

“Is that so? I understand that you care for me. Still! I can at least preserve my life.”

When I said this, Scarlet seemed to have nothing more to say.

“I don’t want to see you get hurt…. ”

“Then you can do that.”

“Yes! I will do that. I’ll make sure not a single one steps foot on this land!”

Good, with this, I can reliably defend one front.

“Ahem, ah…. Shit, did I drink too much yesterday? My head is killing me.”

“Pinkstar-nim! You’re here.”

A sweet peach scent wafted over. I knew who it was without being told.

“Oh, you’re here. Why are you making such a fuss?”

“Didn’t you hear the news…! An enormous number of Titans are swarming towards the Korean Peninsula right now!”

Perhaps because she drank and crashed somewhere and slept. Pinkstar seemed like she hadn’t heard the news.

“If you would… join the battle….”

Well? It would be good if Pinkstar joined the battle. But there’s no guarantee she’ll be that active. That’s because that person….

“Oh, really? Then I’ll join.”

“Thank you!! If Pinkstar-nim joins, really….”

What is that person? Why is she doing that. Looking at her expression, I know well that she’s plotting something, but.

She’s not originally that kind of person….