Chapter 407: Kali Yuga (1)
BuouQL4“You are…”V05sf
sYiK1VWelter tensed immediately.KxZ
pSnI“…Who?”VGcGn1G
UKlN5vVEven at that moment, those marked with stigmata were still out of control as if they had lost their minds. There was no time for nonsense. Welter frowned cautiously.DwN
kxz“Do you know the Saint?”qlIBH
hDwG4J“I don’t know her. But she knows me.”pQDrnQg
B7voT2j“She? He?”VW2mT
TKayi1His way of speaking was unusual. Judging by his appearance, he looked to be just past his mid-thirties.OOHGrND
OLQt‘It’s as if he radiates experience.’kM3f
heIYC9Welter observed him more closely.lrP
mL4PODBlack hair. A relaxed attitude that was not influenced by the environment. Hawaiian shirt.l4B
WTAJCWait a second.hj1E
XS3VBlack hair? Black eyes?mLZVY
UDOPG7Welter quickly turned toward Yu Sein.7Bf3TSW
Bdzte“Don’t tell me, Saint… that man…?”0haat
rF8Mz“Don’t start with ‘Father!’ or anything like that. Though well, I’m also from Joaquin Academy, so technically he is my father.”Bol6
Cn1“Saint, if you could explain it in a way that I can also understand… I’d appreciate it.”6TIeeI
pBKoxWYu Sein introduced him bluntly.oAdDSzg
c9VY“He’s the founding hero.”1StZ
hRnXj“Eh…?”Esnm
oqhEYu Sein, now calm, stated firmly.ncd8
4vBFhEX“That man is Balor Joaquin.”pFVJbJ
PdJSMaCrunch!I4fv
yIcThe man continued chewing his ice cream.G4ybB
YXpp12w“I think it’s been almost seven hundred years since I’ve heard that name from someone else’s mouth.”9TvRoGC
jI2xQhBalor Joaquin smiled, showing his teeth.bg2
cChIfCl***90AL
3tUdIAYu Sein stood up, brushing the sand from her skin.KRn9GC
sBmM6The lace tied at her waist was carried away by a gust of wind.sp0U
dBVUWvWelter hurried to cover her by spreading his arms in an X-shape to block her swimsuit.dIR
UhDSx“Saint! Your clothes, your clothes!”lNFimR
dpcL7zj“Silence before I strip off the swimsuit too.”Bnm
TG2B1eI“Yes, ma’am.”qyaG8D7
MRuWelter stepped aside.CNtG6Kj
AF8AYu Sein stared at Balor Joaquin and spoke.egC
xkYKih“It shouldn’t be possible for you to exist in this timeline. The Ring’s Eye is a one-time-use ability.”1kzJA4
ktWpUYu Sein had glimpsed a fragment of the truth when she reincarnated.cmy7
Cdo“The Ring’s Eye is an absolute eye. Even if one is a god, its rule must be absolute.”g1Od0D
3euguZC“Correct. Even I, being a regressor of infinite time, had to sacrifice all my regression power to activate the Ring’s Eye. As you said, even gods can only use it once.”2vvppDi
Cv8A64eAnswered Balor Joaquin.RNN
acggiuYu Sein’s face, stunned as she listened, immediately turned pale.MOI
IGUyEu3“The outer god sacrificed his life to use the Ring’s Eye…”gnA61P
xzWlstf“And threw me into this timeline.”GP0lFU5
nQLeKang Geom-Ma and the outer god were the same entity, but also different.j5dB
kKVgkThe outer god was the version of Kang Geom-Ma that did not renounce his divinity. In short, he was a piece of the gigantic system called the universe.XpWN
d04That guy up there, swinging his sashimi in the sky, was simply the god of the sword.3ReEy
EFD7A god who refused to become the outer god, who rules over all timelines.2mN0
NPbb8QlOr perhaps a human.eM44ZB
fQ4OavG“Why would the outer god do something like that?”IzV
cYAKOWelter, caught between them, looked bewildered. Because.YFS
eSSyfNw‘Right. Even ■■■■ like me sacrificed all my power to use ■■.’G4O
v0ifgYA‘■■ Gave his life to activate the ■■ of the ■■.’QajUN
SANnTC7‘Threw me into this ■timeline■.’QptJW8I
68KNh‘Why did ■■ do something like that?’z2CX6m1
v4aAeeIn Welter’s ears, the words sounded fragmented.na7nCmF
xda25“Hmm. I suspected as much.”PYDL2
enzn1Balor Joaquin glanced at him briefly and continued.oxfJl0E
run4V“I suppose he determined that this was the only possibility. In fact, it probably is. This is the first time the Power of Suppression has sent apostles directly to force a server shutdown.”W9vk52
uniiWlG“Quite convincing. But before that…”BSjKNP
9moyFQcA white light flowed over Yu Sein’s skin. It was sacred power, her authority of redemption.eWx
6w88c“I need you to prove that you really are Balor Joaquin.”e5Ixe
zRn“Reincarnators, always so distrustful.”rEbH
kJdriBalor Joaquin scratched his head with the ice cream stick. However, he smiled.QQLxrS
1U4gq3j“That makes me more confident in you.”BAZafg
dnPOParticles of light gathered on the stick, which quickly took the shape of a sharp sword.d5v0Nk
I8nZ9The sand on the beach rose as if struck by a cannon.jCgS
nWEiNE9[The Blessing of the God of the Sword has manifested!]dsD
HUqThat voice did not come from Yu Sein.d0O
Xqf《May the blessing of the gods be with you.》zPA
ZJaz“…It’s authentic.”u3CzK
gPaCYAfter witnessing that, Yu Sein could do nothing but nod.v08om3
LcKLSIY“What do you need?”6DX
p3aM1MFrom Welter’s perspective, she had agreed to cooperate with Balor Joaquin almost disappointingly easily.DUH4
onUuN“All the elements that make up a game.”AqK
NqHgoU2“For example?”WpG
Ez7Balor Joaquin drew a line in the air with the ice cream stick. The space tore slightly.bbI
Ts9“For ordinary citizens to see the status windows, this world must be wounded. Saint, your status window is the one that can close those wounds.”qKH
qyc“…”KuYyJC
hr0bYYes. That was the reason why every time Kang Geom-Ma unsheathed, a status window forcibly appeared.WF1
cNW“Ordinary citizens must also be able to see the status window. Only then can this apocalypse be perceived as a game.”xjISit
UljOigC“That expert is up there.”fWzXNVQ
cl0n“And here too.”V38ErzN
jjXgafBalor Joaquin pointed at my chin with the ice cream stick.oX1Y
10XYu Sein let out a faint sigh.gdOWk6
2tbjqVp“There are many other things that will be needed, but I’ll start with that.”mypfRu
0ydunTYu Sein closed her eyes and recited a spell softly.EZ49fg4
JkS“Stop spying and come out already.”ZiKpY
GDiZUnder Balor’s gaze, Choi Seol-Ah, who was hiding behind a palm tree, flinched.J3K
pDZShe was the one responsible for guiding Balor Joaquin from Gehenna to the real world. Although she hadn’t explained anything about it, Choi Seol-Ah was quite perceptive.ii9aJ
Iz6From the conversation between Yu Sein and him, she clearly understood that this pervert was the Founding Hero (the real one).rYd
5hWyh3FChoi Seol-Ah cautiously approached.ANnL8Ww
VGW“A-are you done talking? hehe.”n9fwJ
6hGi“Thanks to your guidance.”w627frk
WBZ“I-it’s an honor for me! Oh, founding hero.”gMO
Zr8“Before we go, I want to ask you one more thing.”rn6e
nQmA“W-what would that be?”1T3WA5
gKP“Since this is Gehenna Gate, there’s a subspace portal, right?”YBUvEOb
344Choi Seol-Ah nodded, still somewhat dazed.mjKw5
vqS6“Yes. It’s just a few steps from here.”K792exS
IzzOujC“Guide me, please.”icUljJ
dIK“A-aren’t you going to fight here?”zXAn5Zo
suU22“How impatient.”EJE5G
rbpCBalor Joaquin put the ice cream stick in his pocket.z8BKvzN
SV892NQ“Don’t you think I need weapons and armor before fighting?”RFj
KJyAh.B9l
JLcWS***po4f
GNOJa9nMeanwhile.il9t0W1
YJHTxSThanks to the quick intervention of Speedweapon and the reserve troops of the Gehenna Gate, people were being evacuated safely.8tgjMc
yoPjg1They were moving in line toward the bunkers located beneath the island.5yd0g
lgmrJhHawaii, being next to a Gehenna Gate, was a border zone constantly threatened by demons. Of course, there were several bunkers prepared for emergencies.syy3N
Du90Speedweapon and his team chose one of them as a refuge.5Cjj3Or
A65BswsSince it was a military facility, it could cause security problems later on.h4WB
c7tBut.tC8BL
BCkXr0“I’ll take responsibility. Get everyone inside.”8qIWGaY
fI7Speedweapon spoke in a firm tone.GdKq
eQjG9k“At the very least we should report this to the president of the Association…”BTR
5xMtV“Deputy Director Lee, you’re from the Joaquin branch, right?”egUz
lGIyIj“Yes, that’s correct.”mBl5
YhcUCFx“Then surely you carry the insignia of the Hero Association, but you’re also a heroine. Listen well. For a hero, the most important thing is first, the safety of the citizens. Second, the safety of the citizens. And third, tenth, and hundredth as well, the safety of the citizens.”1BArvw
GmQSpeedweapon was known as a kind superior to his subordinates. Many female employees admired him; that said it all.QIFUEZk
Cp1i42MThat same Speedweapon, now with a serious face, emphasized strongly.RV9UwY
16tSwv3“We must not feel guilty about receiving a reprimand from our superiors. We must feel guilty about not having allowed those marked with an unknown stigma into the bunker. That is what should weigh on our conscience.”WyUWeqS
YtBbbFJ“…I’ve been very short-sighted.”ArEQ8
x2mH“Let’s give it our all, Deputy Director Lee.”FshTsu4
qtwwbhSSpeedweapon gently patted her shoulder.BrNMMyb
8pDpSUShortly after.vOjh1l
hKiLlphThe worker checked from the rear that the last group entered the bunker.QoO
x8OmyShe was reviewing the list with the tip of her pen, meticulously.IH4229H
aoQHipS“Bunker 3D-45a3g is full for now.”DYuzwv1
jmNs“……”ix2
IV2O“Chief?”u82lU6
xNdrSpeedweapon had a somber expression. And of course, with such chaos, it was natural.1IvJgNc
mkqBut it seemed his regret was not because of that.WkXNy
ZLzdp“Ah, yes. Are you done?”tzUEJ
sQoResignation.0ib
fq2Rl“Everyone who could be identified has already been evacuated to the bunker, Chief.”iVcBy9
ZgDLN“Good work. Let’s get inside too.”xfZ2zYD
cbLGGY“Chief, excuse me…”WqFCk
otUNk“Yes? Is there anything else to report?”vJ2Q
yIV“Yes. It’s just that… Lord Changseong was about to head to Hawaii, but he said he will have to change destination.”ePl
rShfGRichard Mura, alias Changseong, was one of humanity’s key members, part of the Seven Stars.TG3pAQ
pKYLQiQFar from weakening with age, Changseong grew stronger each day. Although he had left the Association, he was still an active hero.WWVef
neqFUoSince this was a global disaster, Changseong was one of the few superhumans capable of inflicting significant damage on the apocalypse.oE91IT
RuUThe plan was for him to fly immediately, meet Kang Geom-Ma, and begin containment from Hawaii, extinguishing the flames of the apocalypse one by one.Cb9JUFU
xHz4eHowever, the world situation turned out to be much worse than the initial report.Pg3ft
syPD7TlAs a hero, he could not ignore it just to save face. His conscience tormented him.A1f
5vLtunMSo, he suddenly changed course.M5LR1Lh
BNfaR“And even if it’s not the same, the Sword Master will come to Hawaii as soon as possible.”k3oh8
P2dvy8“It’s unfortunate, but I understand the former president of the Association. We’re barely holding on thanks to you and the others. Elsewhere it must be much worse.”aKn
4c8HLDSpeedweapon spoke bitterly.3mwCPC9
rTgy5J“And I also have to fight among those guys…”OEK2
aOLQYAt that moment.GhC9CZ
NDOjItOBzzzzzt!iFnY
KAS5tFHis smartphone vibrated. It was a call from an unknown number.pw0
2kHBz“Hello?”bAeb
0vmTd— Ah. It’s Yu Sein.TPJu6v
hsIPpr“Yu Sein? That Yu Sein?”qFOKJw
vDeaN0K— How many Yu Seins do you think there are? Anyway, I need you to do something. There’s no time to explain in detail, but it’s something crucial to save the world.Rhdt
bWqYcCThump!08jGwmA
JeQ“Save the world? Me?”CV4
Zyk6l— Among the healers I know, you’re the most competent.DrIuBY
my13“Can you repeat that?”DmG
uMhYA0— Which part?evAcZ
JQBoWhn“That among the healers you know, I’m the most competent?”iOjYZ
s664— For now?MobL89
fFyc6gfSpeedweapon placed his hand over his chest.MO2AGv
SzxQ“Whatever it is, tell me. I’ll do everything I can.”ChL
r2mL0— Don’t tremble like that when you talk… Anyway…8iL50MK
5CoSpeedweapon nodded again and again. And as soon as he hung up, he shot out as if he had been launched.hFW82g
BI8aA subordinate shouted after him as he saw him run.jY1yutH
fO3aP4“Chief! Where are you going?”nU2QHDE
nd7XESpeedweapon replied without even looking back:f032kcF
LRKxg“To Hawaii’s regional broadcasting station!”eQb
OnyIt was the only place from which the entire sound system of the island could be controlled.rM0
HTlLU“I…”V2ZUJM
YUfUOHe repeated to himself as if it were self-hypnosis.nYzx
Ye2nM“I’m going to save the president and the world.”2tS
yb2jhSpeedweapon was more motivated than ever.cRObTzr
B09fW7***JjTXnh7
z4dxwzaHands did not stop. My group and I had been cutting down lightning bolts for almost thirty minutes.a5ICOp
kckK2tEveryone showed clear signs of exhaustion.g5wu41
mnyt9After all, this was only a temporary solution without a definitive answer. I knew it, and so did they.j9BL
Rzhpao‘We have to buy time.’IeBwe
cIim54xClose combat was my role. Strategy belonged to Yu Sein.RvY9
3UPJ4‘I must trust.’Yu5UK
wwHHu2YWhen the time came, somehow, she would communicate with me.9z0ddY
GXcZzzzzzt!5kLbn
Fw8A gigantic eye gleamed. I dashed forward and, with Murasame, cleaved the lightning in a single slash.x4Rrt93
IJwDqDamn it. Kali Yuga was doing everything possible not to give us even a breath.vVHmOr2
JSrThe lightning and explosions erupting everywhere clouded our minds.RyLqY
DKsThe constant fear of being marked with a single strike, the ceaseless repetition of movements—everyone was at their limit.L8nPqG
cY5If I felt that way, how were the others? It was a miracle they had held on until now. Truly admirable.AXajG
6YHI raised my gaze to the sky. The giant eye squinted.IXB
Ma4DcAIt seemed to have noticed my attention.XUrW7uq
PVO0‘Should I cut that eye?’s4CL1KJ
1KQyI wanted to do it right then.oBSs
CsMZ5UK“…I can’t.”dX1y
r6PYnJust looking around was enough to understand the reason.hGV
70JThe giant eye had spread red threads across the island. They were spiritual cords that connected it to the civilians.RjhPw
hhx6EIf I cut them, they would die.AYNrxc
EZsKali Yuga had taken hostages. What a miserable end.1oGu0V
T7dEDCjIt had managed to pinpoint exactly my greatest weakness.AazEL
bJfVLightning bolts tightened from the sides, pressing us. From above, a persistent gaze.0uO1
CspMEXKali Yuga’s combined technique pushed me to make an extreme decision.FJSlErY
TiB9Do it.KyCY69g
DwIfJKCut it all.2JOZoI9
TOrxIIsn’t it enough to just swing the sword?nsAq
FwuMq38It was as if it were telling me. The gigantic eye curved twistedly. A mocking smile?tYIs
ao5eFIt sure knew how to get on someone’s nerves.Tc9Vz
0SibFwoooosh!GD9N
QLRA bloody aura covered my Murasame.Iv6aQ
9YouG2I felt an impulsive temptation to cut that eye here and now. Even if a large-scale massacre erupted with a single slash.BJJ
OUNThere seemed to be no other way out.eHrmOT
ZHSb8hMAt that instant.ITtNPTP
NiPmW8MToot-toot!Aujssu
zHETelEA recorder’s melody reached us from somewhere.a9H8PZ
Aw7pjMpWe all turned instinctively. It was from Speedweapon.0Wm
VArCnHis music was so powerful that it created waves even on the sea’s surface.DaX1aW
oTmmfT3[The Blessing of Regeneration is activated!]sMn
fd4UBE[Divine energy is added]yw5q4m6
2Ku5p1F[The Sung Blessing of Healing is activated!]6SapE
krL3In that fleeting moment, I heard Yu Sein’s voice inside my mind. It was only one word.vRa
xXfr9g‘Cut.’BAfR
UQHsI see.WY6ny
sQmSuddenly, the whole picture became clear in my mind.UUQ8
KEfI smiled.UROwnR
jhHsAnd with the sashimi, I cut the thread I hadn’t been able to release in my mental image.O0TViTe
Sz44xO9[The Blessing of the God of the Sword dissipates!]rsYLD
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