Chapter 493: 493
Seeing him smile with such a thick skin, she suddenly felt compelled to hurl several choice words at him . She wanted to say, she'll definitely kill him if he went ahead and did something like this again .
Just like how it had been . She really wanted to do that, but . . .
"Han Su-Yeong . "
. . . She couldn't .
When she lowered her head, she saw Kim Dok-Ja's ankles . The battle-ready formal suit crafted by the Mass Production-type Maker was now in tatters .
His entire body, having fought Constellations as an Outer God King earlier, was riddled full with wounds, so much so that it'd not be strange for him to keel over right now .
" . . . . Are you alright?"
And him worrying about her instead of himself only made Han Su-Yeong unable to figure out how to digest her current emotions .
[Constellation, 'Father of the Rich Night', is looking at you . ]
[Constellation, 'Queen of the Darkest Spring', is satisfied with your reply . ]
[Constellation, 'Maritime War God', is nodding his head . ]
… . . . .
The gazes of the stars shone from the sky . Even though the indirect messages continued to rain down, Han Su-Yeong's back remained cold . The blacked-out channel of a few moments ago still remained vivid in her mind .
⸢If she had made even the slightest mistake . . . . ⸥
Constellations might not have lent their help . Probability might not have flowed in a way she planned . Her companions might not have endured .
What had been entrusted to her up until a few moments ago was not some simple manuscript that could be revised at will .
This burden of knowing that one misstep would bring down everything they had built up together – Kim Dok-Ja had been completing the scenarios while constantly feeling that emotion .
He supported Han Su-Yeong tottering unsteadily . She was about to slap his hand away, but instead, sighed and spoke up . "Don't ever make me do that again . "
"Only you could've done this . "
She bit her lip the moment she heard him .
"You know better than anyone what the readers want, right?"
⸢What was the 'end' Kim Dok-Ja wanted?⸥
What Han Su-Yeong thought about even when she found herself in a desperate situation of making the whole world her enemy, was that very question .
And perhaps, the current her should be able to reach the answer .
"Is this the end you've been thinking about?"
"Well, it's the beginning of that end . "
There were many creatures brushing past them to enter the battlefield . Only until a few moments ago, they had been the 'Outer Gods', but now, they were existences with faces and their own names .
[[Attack them!!]]
[[Those Constellation dogs!!]]
Some faces they almost recognised, some others they couldn't . Someone resembled Kim Nam-Woon, while a face resembling Yi Ji-Hye could be seen, too . However, they weren't Kim Nam-Woon nor Yi Ji-Hye; no, they were simply extras from those stories that ended a while ago .
⸢And every single one of these existences was fighting to change this world-line's conclusion . ⸥
Everyone from the abandoned world-lines, from the 0th turn to the 1863rd, had gathered here .
[[Go!! Everyone!!]]
Han Su-Yeong felt emotions swell up in her chest after watching their march . These people gathering here to resist the pre-determined conclusion were all <kim dok-ja="" company="">'s allies .
[Nebula, <kim dok-ja="" company="">'s entire roster has become the 'Enemies of the Story'!]
Companions approached them in their unsteady steps . They too, could finally see Kim Dok-Ja's world .
[Fable, 'Predictive Plagiarism', is sharing its understanding with the rest of <kim dok-ja="" company="">'s members!]
[Fable, 'Saviour of the Star', is sharing its thoughts with the rest of <kim dok-ja="" company="">'s members . ]
All the Fables were talking to each other now .
Companions scanned their surroundings with dazed expressions . They too were witnessing the sight of the horrifying masks covering up the Outer Gods slipping away .
Han Su-Yeong observed each and every one of her companions, before abruptly realising something .
One of them was still nowhere to be seen .
"Where did that guy disappear to?"
When she thought about it, she found it really odd .
That guy hated the Constellations more than anyone out there . That guy, who fought the hardest among the companions, was nowhere to be seen within the battlefield for a while now .
Kim Dok-Ja promptly answered her .
"Over there . "
"Wha?"
Han Su-Yeong hurriedly scanned her surroundings .
KWA-BOOOOM!
An explosion occurred in the frontline and thick dust cloud was kicked up . Constellations from Asgard were busy crushing the Outer Gods .
[… . You disgusting bastards . ]
Dozens upon dozens of 'Nameless Ones' died every time Constellations crossed the battlefield .
If it was before, this scene would've been one of monsters dying; but now, it depicted the deaths of actual persons . 'Nameless Ones' lost their arms, their legs were torn off, and their guts were spilt .
They couldn't even mount a proper challenge . Most of the 'Outer Gods' that heeded Kim Dok-Ja's call and showed up here were the lower-ranked variety . Although there were a few higher-ranked creatures mixed within, they had already been felled after being subjected to a concentrated barrage of attacks from the Myth-grade Constellations . Defending against the concerted attacks of the Constellations with the remaining forces was impossible .
However, something was wrong .
⸢Even when there was such an overwhelming difference in combat capability, they were still ably holding on . ⸥
Upon closer inspection, she realised that there was 'something' at the very front of the Outer Gods' ranks .
Tsu-chuchuchut!
Darkish-blue sword light swept across the battlefield .
Golden afterimages scattered in the air where the sword's trajectory scythed by .
[Kuwaaaaahk!!]
The head of a Constellation stomping on an 'Outer God' just now flew away without warning . And then, another one . Then, yet another one . A pitch-black figure, currently bathed in the baptism of spewing Fables rather than blood, was continuously wielding his sword .
"Isn't that . . . . ?!"
She was well aware of the fact that there was a seriously powerful individual among the 'Outer Gods' fighting out in the furthest front . Initially, she thought that, 'since this is the Final Scenario, the really strong ones have come out of the woodwork . '
This 'Outer God' continued to cut down Constellations like pieces of papers, its sharp tail wagging this way and that .
But now that she took a closer look, that was no tail at all but a pitch-black sword, instead .
[Attribute, 'Iron-Blooded Conquering King', is activating!]
Corpses of Constellations formed a mountain . And on top of this very mountain was a throne of blood . The master of this throne was arrogantly looking down on all the stars of the world .
"This swordsmanship . . . . you, you're Yu Jung-Hyeok . "
Anna Croft gritted her teeth and emitted her sword aura .
The greatest Incarnation in America, Anna Croft, reputedly strong enough to never lose in a tactical battle .
"I'm the strongest on the continent!"
Soon after, Fei Hu's long spear stabbed through the air and flew right in .
China's number one Incarnation, Fei Hu – master of one on one combat .
"This will be my first time fighting you . However, I shall emerge victorious nevertheless . "
And lastly, Ranvir Khan's palms made their move; his palms left behind clear shadows like Kali's hands, while pouring out around hundred or so ripples .
Kwa-aaaaaaah!!
The battlefield was rocked by yet another loud explosion . Fables continued to tell their stories beyond that explosion noise, however .
[Fable, 'Comrade of Life and Death', is continuing on with its storytelling . ]
[A portion of Fables are being shared due to the special effect of 'Comrade of Life and Death' . ]
[Fable, 'Hellscape of Eternity', is continuing on with its storytelling . ]
While witnessing this spectacle of swords slicing down indiscriminately and both Constellations and Outer Gods dying with their bellies cut wide open, Han Su-Yeong abruptly recalled a certain old question that circulated among the gossipers .
Who was the strongest Incarnation in the world?
[Everyone, kill that guy! We can break through as long as that man is dead!]
Now, she could answer it without a shred of hesitation . There couldn't be differences in opinion on this one .
⸢The world's strongest Incarnation was Yu Jung-Hyeok . ⸥
Constellations that had long discarded any semblance of their pride pounced on him . Even though his shoulder split open and his thigh ruptured, Yu Jung-Hyeok's expression remained calm as he blocked the Constellation army rushing in at the frontlines .
Such a battle was only possible because he had regained a portion of his past memories . However, there was one thing she still couldn't figure it out .
[Incarnation Yu Jung-Hyeok is currently the 'Enemy of the Story' . ]
"How can that guy be the first . . . . ??"
How did Yu Jung-Hyeok join Kim Dok-Ja even before Han Su-Yeong or the rest of the companions could?
Yu Jung-Hyeok's battlefield was steadily being pushed back after the Myth-grade Constellations pitched in . The closer he got, the more visible the murky aura of Chaos surrounding him became . It was the power of Chaos usually seen from the 'Outer Gods' .
⸢Yu Jung-Hyeok had become one with 'Secretive Plotter' once upon a time . ⸥
Only then she understood it – the reason why he could become Kim Dok-Ja's ally faster than everyone else .
Han Su-Yeong immediately flew off her handle . "You sons of bitches, not even saying a single thing to me . . . . !"
⸢Yu Jung-Hyeok was well aware of Kim Dok-Ja's intention . ⸥
Sometimes, rage would be accompanied by deep understanding .
⸢This tragedy could only be established when the characters deceived each other . ⸥
Because Yu Jung-Hyeok hated Constellations more than anyone, he was able to read Kim Dok-Ja's intentions . And that was how he could make his move without hesitation .
⸢That was the only way to hide the fact that this was simply a 'story' from the Constellations watching on . ⸥
Pah-chuchuchut!
Yu Jung-Hyeok had arrived in their vicinity before long; he sheathed his sword and spoke up .
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