episode_0108

‘Omega is dead?’

Hex was detectable.

Omega’s life signal is cut off.

The conclusion has been accepted for now. However, the process does not allow for acceptance.

It’s not that the escape route we prepared became meaningless because we couldn’t make a decision until the effect wore off.

Unable to escape, his lifeline was cut off.

‘It is a difficult problem to understand.’

Knowing Omega’s obsession with life and the devotion he had put into this fight, Hex’s expression showed a rare expression of surprise.

‘The possibility of losing simply by making a mistake is very slim. Even if you make a mistake, your body can cover it up.’

Anyway, as a result of the central axis called Omega being destroyed, the protagonist found freedom.

The monsters that were causing chaos on the uninhabited island are quickly going through the process of extinction.

“Hmm···.”

Hex wiped his glasses and put them back on.

The reflection continued.

‘Where did the hole come from? What did I miss? With current technology, we can’t develop the resistance any further.’

The urge to retrieve Omega’s body and perform an autopsy is overwhelming, but if you get close now, you’ll encounter the protagonist who has become extremely sensitive.

‘I guess I should give up.’

To begin with, the protagonist is not a weak person who would leave Omega’s body as it is.

It’s likely that it’s already been burned.

─ Slurp···.

Hex gave orders to the sea monster he was riding to further increase the distance.

I quietly watched the uninhabited island.

‘Has the protagonist been hiding his skills until now? Or is it a special artifact?’

There may have been a flaw in the data that had been researched for so long.

“···.”

If we try to make a hypothesis, there are too many cases to come up with an answer.

More information is needed.

So in the end, there is only one answer.

‘I have to visit the Black Hand.’

The Black Hand, an organization that rules the underworld along with the Countercurrent Praise Society.

Hex decided to meet with the heads who ruled there.

The two organizations have a symbiotic relationship.

Despite being huge organizations that divide the underworld into two, they are leading the underworld without any conflict.

This in itself is certainly unusual, but the reason why the owners of the underworld, who are sensitive to profits and losses and risk their lives for their shares, do not have conflicts or discord is simple.

Because the leaders of the Countercurrent Praise Society and the Black Hand hold one being in their faith.

Because they are believers who worship one being and pursue the same goal, they communicate with each other.

If it helps him, the believers don’t even bargain to share the information.

Perhaps the word ‘religious group’ would be more appropriate than ‘organization.’

*****

Rohan felt his consciousness floating and swimming.

Somewhere, whether in space or underwater.

With my eyes closed, I am in a dark state of consciousness.

The information was inserted as if telling me to look at it quickly.

[Judge the Human Traitor Omega. Achievement achieved.]

[You will receive a point bag as an achievement reward.]

‘He’s dead. You stupid bastard… You’re well taken care of.’

This is the first time I’ve seen this achievement. I like it because the meaning is clear.

The main story may have been greatly twisted, but for now, I feel relieved.

A moment of peace of mind.

The notification window started to convulse as if telling me not to be at ease.

[The main story is ■@%$ ■ni■!¿.]

Could it be because Omega died on a deserted island and the planned love affair was ruined?

They advertise that it’s broken, which is obvious to anyone.

If Rohan were sane, he might have slammed his fist into the notification window!

‘···.’

Suddenly, the seizures that were messing up the letters stopped.

The letters were rearranged to create a fully functional notification window.

[One step closer to salvation.]

A burdensome and grandiose sentence.

This is the first time I’ve seen an unknown notification window.

[You can play video #3, which is prohibited for viewing by anyone other than those involved.]

‘The video… Even if I watch it now, it doesn’t stick in my head.’

With the last notification window finished, Rohan raised his eyelids.

“···.”

It’s an unfamiliar ceiling.

But sitting right next to me is a familiar face.

You can also see the ringers dangling and seeping into the body.

“Instructor···?”

“Are you awake? Are you uncomfortable or in pain anywhere?”

“Friends···.”

“All three are safe. Right now, you have to take care of yourself first.”

“I··· am fine.”

It’s not just because he’s the lead actor that I know, but anyone could tell that Rohan was not okay.

His gaze was cloudy and he didn’t seem as energetic as usual. His voice was so weak that it could almost be called a mumble.

‘It seems like my mental strength has hit rock bottom.’

According to Ichinose and Noah’s testimony, they were subjected to acts that were tantamount to torture.

It’s not strange to lose your mind when you’re so excited.

‘To subject a cadet to the horrible experience of torture…’

The lead actor suppressed his rising self-loathing and sighs and imprinted the facts on Rohan first.

“This is the infirmary on the transport ship. Do you understand?”

“Oh, I see··· The transport ship’s infirmary···.”

“···.”

Juyeon couldn’t easily speak as Rohan stared blankly at her.

Should I start by apologizing for not fulfilling my role as an instructor properly, or should I start by saying that I am glad that you are safe?

Rohan let out a sigh as he watched the lead actor unable to hide his complex emotions.

“Instructor.”

“Well, tell me.”

“You look tired.”

“···.”

The sight of Rohan smiling weakly as he said that left Jooyeon breathless.

Rohan calls again.

“Instructor.”

“···Yeah.”

“You shouldn’t have bad thoughts.”

“Bad idea···?”

“This incident··· is not the instructor’s fault.”

“!”

Rohan’s weakly mumbling words dug deep into my heart more powerfully than anything else.

Does it refer to a late arrival or a relationship that was not resolved in the past?

From Rohan’s perspective, it was probably the former, but somehow it seemed to include all time.

The protagonist felt his heart lighten at those words, to his shame.

“Thank you for telling me that. And···I’m sorry I’m late.”

“Instructor, it’s not too late. Aren’t I alive like this?”

“···.”

The protagonist looked at Rohan and thought for a moment.

You speak so well in a half-asleep state.

“Rohan.”

“Yes···.”

“I heard the testimony. Why did you rush at such an enemy without thinking? Didn’t you think about killing time with conversation or something?”

I don’t mean to blame you.

The protagonist just wanted to know Rohan’s inner thoughts.

“Um···.”

Rohan choked up at the lead actor’s question.

Then, as if recalling a certain time, he turned his gaze to the ceiling and muttered.

“That monstrous human being··· was the type who enjoyed harassing and beating his opponents.”

“···.”

“I was familiar with that crude expression, which I had seen many times in the past. The more I struggled, the more I wanted to see him bend. He probably thought that giving up and killing me would be defeat.”

There is no need to ask where you have seen such a human figure.

Even if we don’t know Rohan’s past, we already know where he came from.

“So you knew what was going to happen to you··· and you volunteered to run in?”

“I had the mindset that it was half gambling.”

Rohan didn’t deny it. Rather, he smiled as if he was satisfied with the result.

There, the lead actor couldn’t help but give praise.

Because Rohan’s appearance was so precarious that it reminded me of tightrope walking.

I’m even afraid that it might lead to bad results overnight.

“Rohan. It’s funny that I’m saying this when I couldn’t prevent the situation in advance… but cherish your own life.”

As we talked, my consciousness gradually became clearer.

Rohan began to speak with confidence.

“Instructor. I don’t want to die either.”

“If the instructor believed that, wouldn’t his actions be so unreliable? If he had made even one wrong step there, he might have really died.”

The sincere concern was clearly felt in the lead actor’s stiff tone.

Rohan cherished this feeling so much. He thought it was a good idea to step forward. He has no regrets.

“Instructor. But isn’t there at least one thing you hate more than dying?”

“···.”

“I can’t stand seeing my friends get sick. And this is all I can do… Ugh!!!”

The lead actor’s hand pulled Rohan’s cheek.

It’s admirable. But we shouldn’t encourage sacrifice by praising them.

“Do you think the instructor would be surprised if a student said something like that?”

Rohan’s attitude is that if he doesn’t have strength, his death is certain.

I’m worried that I’ll go back to Academy City and jump in if I see an accident or incident.

“Instructor, instructor! That patient! Patient! ”

“ha···.”

Jooyeon let go of his hand with a sigh.

It was even more frustrating knowing that I couldn’t stop it. People with this kind of mentality move with their bodies first.

Even if you tell him not to do something dangerous, he’s not the type to listen.

‘···.’

Like a little brother whom I miss terribly.

“Sleep more. Once the remaining cadets are treated and examined, we will move straight to Academy City.”

“Is everyone okay?”

“There are no deaths or serious injuries. They are all minor injuries. We have medical facilities that are better than most hospitals, so treatment will be over quickly.”

“Oh! Thank goodness.”

“I’ll go back and listen to the rest of the detailed story.”

After finishing speaking, I saw the lead actor get up from his seat.

Rohan caught the lead actor leaving because something came to mind.

“Instructor.”

“Huh?”

“I hope you don’t mention to your friends that I knew I would get hurt.”

“Why?”

I could see the corners of the lead actor’s mouth going up.

Although her innocent smile was somehow uneasy, Rohan opened up his thoughts.

“I think that this kind of thing leads directly to a problem of pride the moment the inside story is revealed.”

Even Ichinose is like that.

He hated being protected on a deserted island. He wanted to be seen as a deserted person.

Besides, Noah is sure to have stronger pride than Ichinose.

When I faced Omega.

Even if Rohan had explained the situation and said he would step forward, it was obvious that he would never be convinced.

Wouldn’t it be shameful for them to live by sacrificing someone else?

The protagonist nodded in admiration after hearing Rohan’s detailed explanation.

“You seem to understand Ichinose Yui and Noah Frozenheart well. What a great friendship.”

“Please.”

A moment of silence.

The lead actor gave Rohan a regretful answer with a faint laugh.

“Of course, it’s a good intention and the instructor wants to keep his mouth shut, but I guess I can’t keep that promise.”

“···?”

“You still seem to be unconscious. You don’t even notice this.”

The lead actor extends his finger while maintaining a smile.

He pressed Rohan’s cheek and made him look at the other side.

Between the moving curtains.

I saw Corinne lying on the bed, sound asleep.

Ichinose and Noah were seen sitting next to him.

Both of their heads were clearly turned this way.