episode_0105

Repentance – regret, repentance, regret.

“Okay…let’s give it a try.“

“If you’re ready, let’s start.“

Clap—clap—!

The board game box, which was like a mechanical device, was assembled and unfolded here and there,

On top of it, numerous horses began to move and settle down in a regular manner.

She picked up one of the fancy words and made a worried expression,

Soon he looked into my eyes and smiled.

“It’s good to go back to the beginning, we have figured out all the opponent’s moves. There is nothing better to have an advantage than the gap in information.“

“No, doesn’t the God of Destruction know that you made a deal and brought the day of advent back to the past?“

“That’s not a big problem. He… just wants to witness the fighting and bloodshed of the war, and in that respect, he would definitely prefer not to stop you.“

She carefully moved one of the pieces.

Then, one of the soldiers’ horses in front tumbled and fell into the trash can.

“You have done a great job so far. We have rescued no more living sacrifices to be offered to the God of Destruction, and even if we try to use another trick, the Management Bureau and other heroes will stop us. “

“And since sacrifices could not be made, the powers and other things that should have naturally gone to the high priest would have been extinguished or weakened, and dealing with believers in other dimensions would have become difficult.“

“Well…the relics are still working fine. Just looking at the Blue Dragon and Moon Sword that Xiao was wearing…“

“There’s nothing I can do about that. Since it is an item given to me by other gods, I have no right to dispose of it… The only thing that was possible was… “

She tapped a small, fragile-looking piece with her index finger.

“Just like you disposed of it yourself, you had to use the special blood of the Advent… In that respect… you learned the heat on your own without me having to teach you.“

“That’s right…if I hadn’t turned my head, I would have already been dead by now.“

I looked at the other horses positioned to match her movements.

When the three horses that looked flashy crossed the center line, their colors gradually began to change.

At some point, those horses began ruthlessly destroying horses in the same camp as themselves.

“Not only that, but three of the four executives…you succeeded in recruiting them. Azur, she too…still firmly believes in you, and Taebum…“

She spoke sparingly and moved the other horses.

” He barely survived and returned to the high priest. And he might be a big threat to you.“

“Don’t worry. Because I deliberately went through formal procedures to prevent that bastard from being able to use moves, he became level 4.“

“If that’s the case…I might be able to nullify his ability.“

She moved the horses with great strides, moving them forward as a whole.

Then they charged forward all at once, and the unlucky horses standing in front of them were trampled and thrown into the trash can.

“But the problem is…the existence of that child who has turned to the side of destruction.“

“…How can you not do that in your line?“

bang—-!

A powerful-looking archangel horse appeared through the ground,

It began to advance without hesitation toward the king’s seat, sweeping the surrounding area with all its might.

“She has long since escaped her restrictions, and wherever she touches, a war will break out…that is…“

“You have become the loyal dog of the God of Destruction, so you can no longer hold the leash carelessly.“

“…That’s right.“

She quickly changed one of the pieces that seemed weak and pushed it into a corner.

Thanks to the fact that the other horses cleared the way, the horse charged towards the end in an instant.

The other three horses, which looked strong, lunged at the archangel,

One pitch-black chess piece that has not yet changed sides,

A strong defensive shield was being applied to the high priest.

“Right now, in this situation, it’s a deadlock. We will waste countless lives, and even if we win, only bitter scars will remain.“

“…Then what strategy are you thinking about?“

“Promotion.“

Bang bang—!

When she picked up a weak horse, its appearance gradually changed.

Soon, it began to grow so large that it engulfed the entire chessboard.

“The power I gave you directly, your awakening as a Weapon Master.”

“In addition, we have given you all the power to create as many items as you want, raise your level, and even copy your opponent’s skills.”

“…As expected, it felt unbalanced for some reason. It was all thanks to you.”

“But…it comes with risks and restrictions. If you too get out of my control… you either become a servant of the God of Destruction. A new god…“

“It’s boring, so I’d like you to stop talking about chess and just get to the point.“

I swept up the chess pieces and put them back in their place,

The horses were taken out of the trash can where they had been pitifully trapped and returned to their original condition.

“…The script…was a gift left to me by the God of Time, who predicts the future.“

“Yes, that’s important. It would be difficult if the opponent knew what strategy we were going to take in the future.“

“But as I said before, your actions are unpredictable due to your status as an Adventist.“

“But we also won’t be able to notice the apostle’s movements that are outside of our constraints.“

“So…“

“Let’s turn back time again?“

I looked into one of her empty eyes.

The other eye was still alive, but

If things went wrong, I wondered if she would even give up her only remaining eye.

“If you die…the whole game ends with that. The gods have decreed that this is my last chance, and even if I declare that I will sacrifice my eyes… I will lose you forever.“

“So then this is your last chance… Wait, if I die, will I be banished to the world I was in before? “

“…That’s probably not true. Perhaps your soul…will be completely destroyed after death. Even if I go back to that world…“

“…It’s like another hell to me.“

“…That’s right. You may be thinking that it would be better to die.“

click—!

I cleaned up the board and closed my eyes,

I looked at the flower field with a cigarette in my mouth.

“So, what’s the plan? Is it like a show that tries to make it look like there’s chess and all? “

“…I’m sorry. I thought that if I did this like I saw in movies and dramas, I would come up with a good idea.“

“I’m so… so dumbfounded, really.“

Futsu was lowering his head with a hushed voice,

I looked at her with the cigarette still in my mouth.

“Let’s think about it briefly… First of all, don’t you think you need believers to regain your power? Just like Xiao, right?“

“Yes, that’s right. The more I regain my power…the more I can help you.“

“Okay, then. They say that bitch is spying on the future, whether it’s a script or something, but there’s no way to stop that?“

She touched her chin and made a humming sound as if lost in thought.

I tapped my palm as if a good idea occurred to me.

“The screenplay device contains a printer designed by the God of Time. If you steal it…and sprinkle your blood on it…“

“Okay, another problem solved. Where is the script machine?“

“Ah…well…I don’t know…“

“…Ha…Okay, last one. As I showed you earlier with Janggi, if you kill the one remaining Taebum… the way to kill the high priest will be opened. This is what you wanted to say, right?“

“Yes, that’s right..! So, the future plan is to either get rid of that executive or persuade him.“

“No, there’s no way that bastard can communicate. You know what that bastard did to me back then.“

“…I’m sorry about that.“

“Okay, don’t worry about it. Okay… Then, let’s get up… My head hurts. I’m dying… Have you been suffering through this alone all this time? “

“Yes…you were bored listening to it…? Ah…that’s right…there’s one last thing I’d like to say…“

“Huh?“

She pointed to the katana strapped to my waist.

“That…black…better be careful.“

“Oh, this? Didn’t you give it to me? Like a game, it arrived in the mailbox along with jewels.“

“…That’s right. In that weapon selection box, all the other gods sent you gifts.“

“And you chose that sword without hesitation. That too…“

She looked at me with meaningful eyes.

“A gift sent directly from the God of Destruction.“

“셅…“

I immediately tried to throw the katana on the ground, but

She stopped me and smiled.

“But if you are…you can resist that god from completely controlling you. And until now, thanks to the power given by that god. You’ve defeated many enemies, right?“

“Well…there was something strange about just raising level 1…and there was a reason why my body was broken every time I used Attribute.“

“Yes…and I won’t let her take your soul easily.“

“I…I will try to stop it somehow.“

“Yes, I will work hard to walk the tightrope among girls and try to make an apostle like Xiao… Please protect me so I don’t get kidnapped and detained and go missing.“

“…I’ll try my best…!“

“Effort alone is not enough. I really need to protect it. At that time, when I lost to Xiao and was forced to do it, how…up…!“

She placed her lips on mine and closed her eyes,

He hugged my waist and entangled our tongues violently.

Then, the distrust towards her that had been growing in my head disappeared like the melting snow,

I felt warm inside, like a couple I’ve known for a long time.

“Thank you so much… really… the way you fought until the last moment… was really cool… we were almost there… “

“I’m sorry…and…I like you. Even though I am such an insignificant and helpless god… I am really grateful to you for not scolding me harshly… “

“…I really…sigh…Anyway, take a good look.“

I stepped beyond the slowly opening gate,

It is no longer the dark camouflage of a monster, nor is it a strange space.

An ordinary world was waiting for me.

“No matter how hopeless it seems, I will turn it over and kill them all just like before.“

“…Yes, we will meet again soon.“

So she waved her hand and saw me off.

I was worried that I might be being brainwashed or controlled by my mind.

I tried to break the curse by swinging the staff around.

I was able to walk out without any traces, and in a healthier state than before.

“You’re here.“

“…Hello.“

Hyejin Kim smiled and faced me.

No longer illegitimate or other vague blood relations,

As a relationship between grown adults who respect each other.

“Then, I’ll come back.”

“…Yes…!”

—–

Paaaa…

The gate closed, and she watched him walk away.

Futz just sat on a chair in the garden and hummed.

For several years, I just watched from afar,

Was it because it was the first time we actually met and talked in person?

He was very nervous, but at the same time, he managed to calm down the anger that had built up towards him and treated him warmly.

With the feeling that she gave birth and raised it herself,

A part of my heart that seemed to have been congealed warmly melted like melting snow.

She took out a script, stroked it gently, and smiled.

At the same time, hot tears slowly flowed from her eyes.

“The day the dream that shined in my arms was buried in ashes.

A small child facing a dark night for the first time

I was crying so sadly.

Embrace the pieces of shattered dreams

Only after burning my body brightly

Little stars were able to move forward into the world.

When the traveling stars left on their final journey.

The kid knew all along.

In a harmonious paradise where everyone laughs and chats together,

That his position was never left from the beginning.

But the child closed his eyes tightly.

Even though I cried sadly, I smiled brightly and bloomed.

Goodbye is the only love that that child can have.

“I already knew.”

“…I’m sorry…really…really…“

She held the script and hugged it with tears in her eyes.

Ink marks spread out along the flowing stream of water.

Like that, Futsu closed his eyes for a moment.

Left alone in the flower field, I was slowly sinking into painful self-reproach for having deceived him.