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Chapter 381: Episode 72 – Three Methods (5)

“Those two, they are engaged . ”

“Pardon?”

I let my jaw drop at that huge bombshell and slowly shifted my head over to Yi Hyeon-Seong . He blushed his cheeks a little when our gazes met, and I saw him look away soon after .

Yu Jung-Hyeok and Han Su-Yeong – the First Prince of the Kaixenix Archipelago, and the esteemed daughter of an Earl .

Sure, there was quite a difference in height to overcome, but… . . When looking at them some more, they did seem well suited to each other . Their personalities were a bad match-up, but then again, they had a surprising amount of similarities, too .

My mischievous streak reared its head and I raised my voice . “Oiii . You two kind of resemble a black bear and a newborn chick… . . ”

Almost at the same time, gigantic murderous intent flew in my direction .

“I’ll kill you . ”

“One more word, and I’ll tear your mouth wide open . ”

Cold sweat trickled down my backside .

Jeong Hui-Won whispered in my ear . “Maybe it’s better not to provoke them?”

“I guess so . By the way… . Didn’t something happen on your side as well, Hui-Won-ssi?”

“… . Excuse me?”

I replied Jeong Hui-Won’s confusion with a grin and quickly got in between Yu Jung-Hyeok and Han Su-Yeong . Their facial expressions were frozen stiff as if they were unhappy about my joke earlier .

“Han Su-Yeong . Your role is the most important one . You know that, right? You gotta do your part properly, so that… . . ”

She didn’t answer back .

“… . Han Su-Yeong?”

Tsu-chuchuchuchut!

Strange sparks suddenly danced around her figure . I instantly figured out what happened; Yuri di Aristel’s ego was pushing aside Han Su-Yeong’s .

⸢I’ll never let you go . ⸥

Yuri was crying out, tears streaming out of her eyes .

⸢Sooner or later, you’ll regret leaving this place!⸥

⸢All the Fables you possess will wither away like ruins with no one visiting them, and no one will remember them anymore . ⸥

⸢And in the end, they won’t even be able to stay frozen in this island and vanish from this world!⸥

I looked back at her and made my reply . “That could happen . ”

⸢What was that?⸥

Yuri sounded dumbfounded . I quietly observed her for a moment .

Yuri di Aristel – this scenario’s original heroine .

If the scenario unfolded as it should have, then by this time, she’d probably have become the king’s lover after experiencing a regular life of growing up as someone’s daughter .

⸢If you remain in this world, you’ll all be safe . ⸥

I could sympathise with her, who had no choice but to say something like that, but at the same time, I could not claim to sympathise with her point of view . Because we weren’t living in the same Fable .

In a way, you were simply reading the stories, no matter how many you had read so far . Perhaps that was why, all I could do for now was not to arrogantly convince her, but to simply imagine .

… . What if Han Su-Yeong was me, what would she have said right about now?

⸢I’ll ask the ‘King of Reincarnators’ for a favour . Let us remain in this place together . And entrust yourselves to the Samsara’s wall . When you do… . . ⸥

“Then, we’d live on while carrying out the exact same scenario every single time . ”

⸢What?⸥

I slowly blinked my eyes and asked her . “Yuri di Aristel . How did it feel when you became the queen for the first time ever?”

Her irises quaked intensely just then .

⸢I… . . ⸥

The ‘Isle of Reincarnators’ was basically a museum of ancient Fables that had disappeared in the back alleys of the changing era .

The foundation of this world was one of the 3rd generation’s medieval-themed fantasy settings . Yuri di Aristel would’ve lived the same life over and over again while repeating the actions and speeches as set out by the Great Fable .

Han Su-Yeong knew this, and she probably wanted to show her host the possibility of new stories .

… . Tell her that we were not slaves ruled by the Fables .

⸢I, only… . !!⸥

Most likely, Yuri had realised it by now . Because, Han Su-Yeong was an excellent writer, after all .

“You like Han Su-Yeong, yes?”

⸢… . ⸥

“If you do, please believe in her . She will definitely not abandon you . ”

Yuri di Aristel looked at me for a little while before forming a complicated expression; her presence vanished afterwards . A round of lightly-dancing sparks later, Han Su-Yeong’s white irises reverted back to their normal state .

She staggered a little bit as if she was struck by a dizzy spell . She then looked at me as if impressed by my actions and spoke . “… . Kim Dok-Ja . Not too shabby, eh?”

“I learned from you . ”

“Yuri might really want to marry you at this rate… . ”

“Stop with your nonsense and get ready . We’re about to make our entrance . ”

We pushed the doors to the audience chamber wide open . And almost immediately, threatening air poured down on us from either sides of the chamber itself .

At the same time, Jeong Hui-Won stood next to me and spoke . “I’m sorry about that time, Dok-Ja-ssi . ”

I didn’t have to ask her to know what she was apologising for .

“In return, I’ll protect you properly this time . ”

“I trust you . ”

When Yi Hyeon-Seong and Jeong Hui-Won stood on my sides, the threatening air pouring down on me softened by a good deal . I felt reassured with the greatest sword and shield gathered in one place like this .

I scanned the crowd of people lining up on either side of the audience chamber .

On one side, representatives from the revolutionaries .

And on the other, nobles and their flagbearers .

We walked past them and headed straight towards the throne . But, just as we arrived before it, someone among the gathered crowd loudly shouted at us .

“Who is the king?”

Who was the king… .

They were here to get the answer to that burning question .

“Is it like what the rumour said and the Dark Magician is the new queen?”

“Show us the legitimate king!”

“Oh, dear Princes! Tell us the truth!”

The moment I saw their faces, a realisation dawned on me; none of these people were here on their own volition .

It was this world’s Fable that had summoned them here .

[Great Fable, ‘Kaixenix Archipelago’, has bared its animosity . ]

Yu Jung-Hyeok and I looked at Han Su-Yeong simultaneously . She nodded her head and took a step forward .

“I am the new ruler of the Kaixenix Archipelago . ”

The crowd immediately began protesting .

“You dare!”

“Where is the rightful heir of the Kaixenix line?”

“Kill that wench!”

Han Su-Yeong didn’t panic and unsheathed the sword .

“And this sword is the proof of my kingship . ”

[Unbreakable Faith] emitted blindingly pure white light . Several of the crowd recognised the weapon and went down on their knees, but still, the majority were shooting the glares of distrust in our direction .



It was here that Yu Jung-Hyeok stepped forward .

“She is indeed the Archipelago’s new ruler . ”

The expressions of fluster appeared on the faces of First Prince’s supporters after he made that declaration . Vigorous opposition quickly rose up from the revolutionaries .

“But, but, how can that be… . Something like this has never happened before!”

“There’s a first time for everything . ”

“Our family cannot accept this result… . !”

And at last, folks breaking character to voice their opinions made their appearance, too .

“Your choice does not align with our worldview!”

“Our worldview simply wants… . ”

I addressed them with these words . “Your worldview? What could that possibly be?”

The crowd shut their mouths . Without saying anything else, I shifted my gaze above to the message floating in the air .

[Genre of the applicable scenario is ‘Kim Dok-Ja’s Company’ . ]

There was no such genre called ‘Kim Dok-Ja’s Company’ in the world . However, there being none didn’t mean a story couldn’t be told, either .

“<Kim Dok-Ja’s Company> isn’t like any other genre,” Yu Jung-Hyeok spoke up again . “<Kim Dok-Ja’s Company> is simply <Kim Dok-Ja’s Company> . ”

Han Su-Yeong raised [Unbreakable Faith] up high, before stabbing it deeply into the floor .

“Just like how <Kaixenix Archipelago> is simply the <Kaixenix Archipelago> . ”

[Special effect of the Star Relic, ‘Unbreakable Faith’, has activated!]

This sword utilised Ether of three differing attributes .

[Ether attribute is transforming into ‘Fire’ . ]


Pure-white petals of flame rose up from the blade held tight in Han Su-Yeong’s hand . I placed my own on the hilt of the sword .

[Ether attribute ‘Darkness’ has activated in tandem . ]

And Yu Jung-Hyeok’s hand was placed on top of ours .

[Ether attribute ‘Divinity’ has activated in tandem . ]

The three attributes of [Unbreakable Faith], fire, darkness, and light, began burning up at the same time . The Archipelago’s citizens had never witnessed such a miracle before, and they stared at us in wonder .

Han Su-Yeong addressed them . “The king? If you want to become one, come here and give it a shot . That is, if you’re confident of grasping this sword . ”

No one tried to come closer . Everyone gathered here knew the truth already – that the moment their hands touched that brilliant light, their bodies would crumble away like fine dust . Even though the overwhelmed crowd trembled in fear, some still managed to ask us questions .

“All of you, why are you doing this?”

“… . What are you planning to do to this archipelago?”

This was an unprecedented development . And they had grown fearful of this world’s end .

The one who replied to them was Yu Jung-Hyeok . “We didn’t come here to occupy the measly little ‘Kaixenix Archipelago’ . ”

“But, we came here to liberate you all,” I quickly followed that up, and several people began muttering among themselves .

⸢You already know what they mean, don’t you?⸥

Neither Han Su-Yeong, Yu Jung-Hyeok, nor I said those words .

⸢We also can’t repeat the exact same scenario over and over again . ⸥

No, it was Yuri di Aristel who had raised her voice, instead . She had finally realised what the conclusion to this scenario we’ve been wishing for was .

⸢I… plan to journey with these people . ⸥

At Yuri’s words, the crowd formed utterly stunned expressions . However, it wasn’t just her who had made up their minds . I felt my heart beat powerfully all of a sudden, and someone began speaking through my lips next .

⸢If she’s willing to do so, then I shall do the same . ⸥

These words belonged to my host, Fourth Prince Ricardo . Soon afterwards, another voice came out from Yu Jung-Hyeok, as well .

⸢I can’t let my feeble brother go all by himself . ⸥

That was from the First Prince Schweichen . After him, two more voices came from Yi Hyeon-Seong and Jeong Hui-Won’s position .



⸢My sword will accompany you wherever you go, your highness . ⸥

⸢I’ll protect you, your majesty . ⸥

Both Bilston Framer and Erich Striker, too; it wasn’t just Yuri who had been watching our tales until now .

Indeed, the original protagonists of this world also had been watching us .

[Great Fable, ‘Torch that Swallowed the Myth’, is roaring out loudly!]

[Great Fable, ‘Demon World’s Spring’, is looking at this world . ]

“We will participate in the ‘Great War of Saints and Demons’ . ”

Everyone gathered here was looking at <Kim Dok-Ja’s Company> . As the company’s head representative, I addressed them once more . “And we will liberate every person on this island from ‘reincarnation’ . ”

One by one, the crowd began kneeling down . These people, having been playthings of the Great Fable’s scenario for such a long time, were looking at us now .

“Let’s all go together . ”

The world was rocked by an intense vibration as soon as those words came to an end . That was the sound of a world crumbling down . And…

[Great Fable, ‘Kaixenix Archipelago’, is crying out!]

… . It was also the sound of a Great Fable collapsing on itself .

[Great Fable, ‘Kaixenix Archipelago’, is activating its authority to control every citizen in the archipelago!]

The giant story exhausted its own existence to continue its life . Unfortunately, what made a Great Fable a fable was… .

[Every Reincarnator in the Archipelago ‘Kaixenix’ is resisting against the Great Fable’s control . ]

… . . None other than the people in it .

[Worldview has accepted your reply . ]

[You have satisfied the scenario clear condition . ]

[Sub-Scenario: ‘Genre Selection’ has concluded . ]

[Scenario clear reward is being calculated . ]

[The space-time of the applicable scenario’s location is synchronising with that of the ‘Great War of Saints and Demons’ . ]

[Portal to the ‘Great War of Saints and Demons’ has been generated . ]

An enormous portal emitting blinding rays of light was generated in mid-air . It was the doorway leading up to the Great War .

“I’ll go first . ”

Yu Jung-Hyeok was the first to walk inside . Other Reincarnators, finished making up their minds, followed after him and entered the portal’s innards .

Someone even asked me this . “Do you believe we can really do this?”

“I do not know . I can only pray that you can . ”

“How honest . ”

The Reincarnator smiled awkwardly and stepped across the portal .

The waves of people flooded out of here . Han Su-Yeong and I stayed back at the end of the queue and watched them leave .

She opened her lips to speak . “You should go ahead first . ”

Most likely, she still had fond memories of this place . I figured that it’d not be such a bad idea to let her have some alone time to reminisce a bit . But, just before I could step inside the portal, she grabbed me .

“Hey, Kim Dok-Ja . ”

It seemed that she wanted to ask me something . I quietly stared at her for a bit, and eventually, she grandly sighed and waved her hand about .

“Forget it . It’s nothing . ”

“What’s the matter?”

“I said, it’s nothing to worry about . ”

She tried to avoid my gaze while grumbling loudly .

I got worried somewhat and pulled my leg out of the portal with a sigh .

“You can just tell me . We went our separate ways in a similarly meaningful manner the last time, and that’s what’s making me worried here . ”



“It’s nothing major . ”

“Well, in that case, you can tell me no problem, right?”

“… . Aren’t you a persistent one . ”

Han Su-Yeong sighed grandly once more and opened her lips . “In the future… . ” Her gaze fixed to the floor slowly rose up as her words continued on . “In the future when all the scenarios have ended, I may want to get back to writing novels again . ”

It was the first time she looked at me with such serious eyes and that took me by surprise just a little .

Meanwhile, she carried on . “When that happens, read my novel, okay?”

“Your novel?”

She nodded her head . “I’m giving you the opportunity to become its very first reader . ”

“I’m not such a good reader, though . ”

“Don’t be an ass and just read it when I tell you to . ”

“Fine, fine . I’ll definitely read it . ”

I replied good-naturedly .

Well, it’d not be a problem to read her novel . I mean, I liked reading novels, to begin with .

However, she must’ve found my response out of her expectation, because she asked me back to confirm it . “… . For real?”

“Yeah, for real . ”

She stared at me with disbelieving eyes . “But, it might be over three thousand chapters?”

“That’s probably right up my alley, then . ”

“It might be boring, too . ”

“It’s you writing it, so that’s not possible, you know . ”

Han Su-Yeong’s eyes grew wider after hearing my reply .

I felt somewhat embarrassed at myself, so I quickly said something else . “What genre will it be?”

“I’ll cross that bridge when I get there… . ”

“How about romance?”

“… . How can I milk ‘romance’ for three thousand chapters??”

We shared such light-hearted banter while shifting our gazes back to the portal . That’s where Yi Hyeon-Seong and Jeong Hui-Won walking together could be seen . I sensed this awkwardness in the air between them and it was nice to see that .

“Well, those two might need three thousand chapters, and then some . ”

It was then, nice-sounding messages resounded out from the sky .

[Restriction on indirect messaging has been lifted . ]

[Constellation, ‘Prisoner of the Golden Headband’, is cheering out in happiness!]

[Constellation, ‘Abyssal Dark Flame Dragon’, is enjoying the warm atmosphere!]

[Constellation, ‘Demon-like Judge of Flame’, is freaking out!]

It seemed that, with the conclusion of the scenario, the channel had been reopened again .

[Constellation, ‘Demon-like Judge of Flame’, is shielding her Incarnation . ]

[Constellation, ‘Demon-like Judge of Flame’, is being vigilant of Constellation, ‘Master of Steel’ . ]

[Constellation, ‘Master of Steel’, is feeling wronged . ]

Han Su-Yeong smirked and muttered to herself . “Romance, is it… . ”

She and I stepped across the portal together . I could see the Constellations waiting for our arrival in the distance .

[You’ve come, <Kim Dok-Ja’s Company> . ]

Finally, we reached the opening stages of the ‘Great War of Saints and Demons’ .

<Episode 72: Three methods (5)> Fin .



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