episode_0119

It was a coincidence, but for Min Jisoo at that time, it was a precious opportunity.

“An exhibition to create a world that will protect Earth is being held. Would you like to participate?”

During Jisoo’s high school days, she unexpectedly received such a proposal in her dreams.

There were no criteria, nothing extraordinary about it.

She was just really lucky.

Facing his proposal in the form of a shining deity, not Lina Frilwood, Jisoo hesitated for a moment.

“How does this exhibition work?”

“Each writer creates a world through their work to protect Earth, and then representatives are chosen to compete in the finals.”

“What is the purpose of doing this?”

“In reality, it’s just a game for the majority of the rulers of Earth in the universe, the gods. I’m not particularly fond of it.”

“Then you don’t have to participate.”

“Even if you don’t participate, Earth will still be invaded by other worlds.”

Regardless of her will, if she wanted to protect the world from external threats, she had to participate.

Jisoo calmly asked various questions.

“What happens if I fail in the preliminary round of the exhibition?”

“You’ll return to Earth.”

“What if I fail in the finals?”

“There’s no elimination in the finals. It’s just a matter of life or death. The competition will continue until only one world remains in the universe.”

How can we describe the confusion of facing the fate of deciding whether to save the world from sudden destruction one day?

However, for Jisoo, the complex and diverse elements of the exhibition were not something to consider. She didn’t even have the thought of saving the world.

“By any chance, can I bring someone else into the world I create, other than myself?”

“Why would you want to do that?”

Curious, Jisoo answered with a serious expression.

“Rather than putting oneself in a position where they need help, it’s much better to give them the power to protect themselves. If possible.”

The deity nodded in interest at her bold answer.

“Good curiosity. While you can’t set yourself as the strongest, if you bring someone in, they can be set as the strongest.”

“Okay. Then I’ll do that.”

“But you can’t bring just anyone.”

The deity provided Jisoo with additional information.

“There are conditions and penalties.”

“What are the conditions and penalties?”

Firstly, only one person is allowed. It has to be someone who has read your work, your created world.”

Fortunately, there was someone who met the conditions.

However, there was a hitch in the plan to bring her family into the world.

“Sorry, Mom and Dad… But Yujin will do well in my place.”

So, the decision was made.

“Cha Yujin. Please let my childhood friend come in with me.”

“Are you okay not knowing what the penalty is?”

“It doesn’t matter what the penalty is. Once the person I bring in enters, they become the ‘strongest existence,’ so they won’t die in that world.”

Although she spoke confidently, she still felt uneasy after giving her answer.

“Can I know what the penalty is in advance?”

“You’ll return to your original world if certain conditions are met. I can’t tell you what those conditions are.”

If you’re not going to tell me anyway, why bring it up? Jisoo asked again, annoyed.

“It’s not like I have to live with tentacles like a monster, right?”

“You’ll have a normal human appearance. I can guarantee that.”

As long as they’re human, it should be fine. As long as they don’t turn into a monster, they should understand to some extent.

“Your wish is that the child won’t die, but to ensure fairness with other places, it will take some time for them to fully utilize their inherent abilities. I’m aware of that.”

“At least they won’t die, right?”

“Sure. I’m just letting you know because I’m afraid you might think I’m cheating.”

You worry too much. Jisoo chuckled.

“Oh, and by the way, when you go back again, your friend will probably still be in that immortal state, so some measures might be necessary. If you have any desired settings, feel free to let me know.”

“Is that even possible?”

“Well, we can’t have you being labeled as mentally ill when you return. Of course, if you want, we can set it up that way.”

As Jisoo pondered for a moment, a memory from a few days ago flashed through his mind.

When Eugene confessed to him, he wanted to accept her right away, but he was afraid it would be awkward if they ever broke up, so he ended up hurting her out of fear.

Feeling indebted to her, he made a wish.

“When Eugene comes back, please make me the hero of the Earth.”

“What are you talking about all of a sudden?”

“I just want to live a happy and honorable life that everyone would envy.”

I don’t want to remember being nothing for the rest of my life.

He didn’t say those words, but the god nodded.

“Is there nothing else you desire? So you’re ready to participate now?”

Jisoo, with a determined expression, replied once again.

“Alright. I’ll do it. Just make sure to keep your promise.”

“You’re quite something. You’re the first person I’ve seen who demands such conditions.”

“Consider it a compliment.”

“A compliment indeed. Anyway, you’re remarkable.”

In stories, there are often those who inquire about someone to join them. However, amidst their inquiries, they all ask about how they can become stronger together or how they can utilize that power for as long as possible.

It seems natural.

Because everyone’s most precious person in life is themselves.

But she was different.

“The protagonist of my life will always be Eugene.”

As long as that child’s safety is guaranteed.

It was a principle that didn’t care about her own life, the world, or any competition.

“You won’t regret it?”

“I will never regret it. This is the best choice. Absolutely.”

Listening to Lina’s story, I felt a strange sensation.

It was a bit unsettling.

I felt a bit angry.

Was it a sense of betrayal about the fact that Lager had known about this competition since high school? Or was it dissatisfaction with his autocratic decision that it didn’t matter what kind of existence he became as long as he was immortal?

No.

It wasn’t like that.

“Why do you sacrifice your life so recklessly?”

I didn’t like that.

Did you think I would be happy to sacrifice myself and die heroically in a role where no one could see me?

Did you want to create an unlucky protagonist, hoping to celebrate each year and maybe even leave some flowers?

“Eil. Lager…”

“I don’t like it. Does it make sense for you to decide my fate as well?”

“You know as well. It’s all for you…”

“You could at least consult with me once!”

Planning everything alone. Sacrificing everything alone.

Did you think I would live by playing the hero on Earth and receive all kinds of praise even if the world was under attack?

Even if it meant losing face, I couldn’t do that.

It might have been a viable option if I had been a complete villain from the start.

“…If that was your plan, why set people’s hearts on fire? You fool.”

Now there’s no turning back.

You have to take responsibility since you made it that way.

I thought I had finally sorted everything out.

But then I fell in love with that guy again.

Looking back, I didn’t fall in love with him.

It was always just him.

So, Lager Godin.

Your plans are going to backfire. I won’t move as you wish.

“I’m going back in.”

“Really?”

“I’m going to save Lager.”

We don’t need Earth’s heroes.

Rather than being praised by countless people whose names I don’t even know, it makes my heart race much more when you pat my head.

I should take responsibility for training my childhood friend, who was living a normal and innocent life, into a female dog.

Now, I’m coming back to you.

Returning to the owner like a female dog.

Because I feel alive only in that place.

Without you, any praise or honor is just a facade.

Not a hero among 8 billion people.

I will live my whole life as a female dog wagging my tail towards only one man.

“Hey, this, this has nothing to do with me at all. I never told you to do anything to me. Make sure to tell that to that bastard. Got it?”

“Don’t worry and just tell me how to get back in.”

To be worrying about that in this situation. Are you really a god? The more I see, the more suspicious it becomes.

With an expression that I didn’t like, Lena reached out to me for the phone. Is it awkward to break a promise?

Who cares?

If the gods decided my fate as they pleased, I can also do as I please at an important moment.

The screen Lena showed me was surprisingly familiar. It was the site where Laga was serializing his novel.

The second episode of that novel.

I had left that comment after seeing it.

“This guy can’t write for shit. Can you really make a living by writing like this? I seriously worry.”

I left that comment on the latest episode with no content written.

And everything became clear before my eyes.

Wait.

Now that you’ve turned into a female character who reaches climax just by ‘touching’ with your tail, get ready to be corrupted by a female instructor to your heart’s content.