Chapter 93
Episode 19 – Singularity (2)
In the world of Ways of Survival, the constellation were divided into two types . One type were the free constellations that didn’t belong anywhere . The second type were constellations belonging to a particular nebula .
[A trivial human dares to threaten the great stars?]
I swallowed my saliva in front of that furious momentum . There were several famous nebulae based on the myths of Earth .
There was Asgard from Nordic mythology and Eden from the apocalypse type mythology . Then there was the equally famous Olympus in front of me .
I told them, “…Pick a form . I’m not a devotee . ”
Yoo Sangah’s expression changed . The constellations that suddenly descended looked a bit embarrassed but I kept talking .
“The probabilities in the beginning scenarios will never allow access to the gods of Olympus . Isn’t that right?”
[You…!]
If the probabilities didn’t exist as a balance, the Seoul area would’ve already been destroyed by the Olympus 12 descending . The ripple effects of the storm would be huge . Many of the gods of Olympus might look down on it but they weren’t stupid . I saw the threads of magic power wrapped around Yoo Sangah’s body .
“It seems that you are currently the only one who can come out, Abandoned Lover of the Labyrinth . ”
Just like Korea had great constellations, Olympus also had great constellations . In fact, the majority of Olympus were great constellations .
The Abandoned Lover of the Labyrinth . This was the modifier for Ariadne, the lover of Theseus .
“You represent the lowest possible cost so Olympus must be quite stingy to send you . ”
{Shut up! You dare!]
The magic threads fluttering around her caused the ground to shake . The ground was split apart by the momentum .
Indeed, Ariadne couldn’t be ignored . No matter how weak the power of her story, she was still stronger than non-constellations . But I knew that she couldn’t attack me .
Sparks flew in the air . The shackles of probability had moved . It wasn’t a full descent but a large amount of probabilities was consumed when she deprived the will of the incarnation and partially descended .
Besides, Ariadne was a constellation belonging to a big nebula . Her movements were bound to be exposed to other powerful beings .
The Great Hall in Seoul’s sky was howling . An unprecedented fear filled me and my whole body got chills .
Yoo Sangah’s complexion paled due to Ariadne inside her .
“I don’t think you have much time . Shall I get straight to the point?”
This was the reality of the constellations . They were the strongest of the Star Stream but they couldn’t throw off the heavy shackles of ‘probability . ’
“The gods of other worlds seem to have noticed you . ”
[…How can a human know this?]
“Is that important right now? Didn’t you come to me for a reason? I don’t think the constellations can endure the probability storm that will soon occur . ”
Thunder struck around the Great Hall . As expected, it was too early for the great constellations to descend .
I continued speaking, “I will ask three questions . If you answer my questions, I will answer your questions . ”
[You want to do the three questions exchange?]
“Yes . ”
The three questions exchange . This was originally the trading style of the constellations to minimize the consumption of probability .
Ariadne glared at me with disapproval . [A human using the constellation’s method of trading…]
“Are you going to agree or not?”
[…Wait . ]
Yoo Sangah’s eyes closed . Perhaps Ariadne was now communicating with the other Olympus constellations through their network .
[A constellation who doesn’t like the excitement to be broken is interested in your proposal . ]
In any case, the Olympus spectators had appeared . Ariadne finished the communication and opened her eyes .
[I will allow the questions . ]
Then a message was heard .
–The Divine Three Questions and Answers has begun .
–Both sides will exchange three questions and answers .
–All questions should only be answered with the truth .
–Both sides can refuse to answer one question .
–The conversation won’t end until the questions and answers are fully exchanged .
“I will ask first . ”
[Okay . ]
–The first question ticket has been used .
“One, why are you in Yoo Sangah’s body?”
[…]
“Your home is on the other side of the continent and aren’t you busy working on your scenarios? Why this place?”
[It is to monitor the singularities of this world . ]
–The first answer has been received .
“Singularity?”
[Is that your second question?]
Dammit, she was quite smart . The ‘question ticket’ disappeared even when the person answered the question vaguely .
“No . Now you ask . ”
–The constellation Abandoned Lover of the Labyrinth has used the first question ticket .
[What is your identity?]
“Me? I am one of the singularities you are watching . ”
–The constellation Abandoned Lover of the Labyrinth has received the first answer .
The embarrassed Ariadne muttered, […How do you know this?]
“I just guessed I was a singularity . ”
I was just talking but it ended up being right . Ariadne’s eyes narrowed .
[You…]
“Don’t be angry . Don’t you guys do it often?”
[A constellation who doesn’t like the excitement to be broken is pleased with your wit . ]
Ariadne’s atmosphere became filled with killing intent . However, the ‘Three Questions Exchange’ should be done in this way . Those who answered the other person’s questions straight away would only see a loss . The questions ticket should be used in a useful way while wasting the opponent’s question ticket . This was the intense fight of the Three Questions Exchange .
I continued speaking .
-The second question ticket has been used .
“Then this is my second question . What the hell is a singularity?”
[It means beings like you . ]
Urgh, she was using her head . However, this time I couldn’t accept this much .
“Answer it properly . Or do you want to keep spinning in circles?”
[…In principle, they are the ones who appear in a ‘divine message . ’]
“Can you tell me more? I still can’t get the hang of it . ”
Ariadne thought for a moment before speaking .
[We originally didn’t mean to monitor you . It is just a coincidence that we found you . ]
…A coincidence?
[We were trying to monitor someone else . He carries the wheel of a giant destiny on his back and destroys the probability . A singularity is such a person . ]
As soon as I heard this, I understood what a ‘singularity’ was .
–The second answer has been received .
Those from Olympus had already found Yoo Jonghyuk in this regression . An Olympus level nebula would be able to search through the mass-produced filters and trace the information back .
First of all, they had the excellent information tracker in Hermes . In addition, the great constellations would already become aware of the deviation in the world’s probabilities due to Yoo Jonghyuk…
However, there was something strange . The information about the ‘regressor’ wasn’t information that the current Ariadne could reach .
[It is my turn for an answer . ]
–The constellation Abandoned Lover of the Labyrinth has used the second question ticket .
[Who will you select in the next Sponsor Selection?]
It was an unexpected question . I didn’t expect Olympus to be aiming for me .
[A constellation who doesn’t like the excitement to be broken is listening to you . ]
[Some constellations that love the Korean peninsula are nervous . ]
[The constellation Prisoner of the Golden Headband is chanting his own modifier . ]
It was difficult but I had no choice .
“I won’t answer . Is it any fun if I tell you who I will pick?”
–You have used a ‘refusal ticket . ’
–You can’t exercise the right to refuse to answer a question from now on .
It seemed she had expected this as Ariadne immediately followed with a question .
–The constellation Abandoned Lover of the Labyrinth has used the third question ticket .
[Then I will ask the last question . How did you notice that we were watching?]
Shit, this was her purpose from the beginning . It was probably the result of Ariadne thinking hard . Simply asking for my ‘identity’ didn’t give an answer so she created a specific question . I thought for a moment before opening my mouth .
“I read a book well . ”
[What?]
“I found out after reading books . ”
My answer wasn’t convincing but I couldn’t reveal the story of Ways of Survival here . It would all be filtered anyway, making it impossible for her to understand . In addition, I didn’t want to explain .
“Originally, us Koreans know the myths . ”
[…What does that mean?]
“You are quite famous in my country . You are so popular that children’s cartoons are produced . Don’t you know that you are quite famous in my country? Is there anyone who doesn’t know about Olympus?”
Ariadne’s confusion was conveyed through her shaky eyes .
[It is impossible . A small country…]
“The Cretan labyrinth . ”
[……!]
“A half monster . ”
Her eyes became bigger .
“The lover who forgot you . Naxos Island . The love affair afterwards… shall I continue?”
[S-Stop! I understand so stop!]
–The constellation Abandoned Lover of the Labyrinth has received the third answer .
Ariadne made a completely wounded expression and closed her mouth .
[How can humans in a trivial country…]
I inwardly sighed . I somehow succeeded in overcoming this . Ariadne was a constellation with a low probability cost . It was fortunate that she came out as the representative of Olympus .
The movements of the Great Hall was becoming increasingly restless .
I opened my mouth, “Then this is the last question . What is the content of the ‘divine message’ you received this time?”
Ariadne worried about it for a long time while her eyes looked like she was measuring an invisible scale .
[I can’t tell you . ]
-The constellation Abandoned Lover of the Labyrinth has used the refusal ticket .
–All questions and answers have been fully exchanged .
–The three questions and three answers have ended .
I expected it but I felt sorry . In fact, the last question was the most important .
[A constellation who doesn’t like the excitement to be broken has a taste of regret . ]
Ariadne looked at the lightning bolts falling from the sky and frowned .
[My husband was curious about your story and I gave him a bit of entertainment, but it ends here . ]
Her voice started to accelerate like she realized she had no time .
[I only came here for one reason . Olympus will give you a stern warning . Don’t hinder our work . We are working to prevent the destruction of the world . This woman will grow into a breakwater of the great destruction . ]
“Why this woman?”
[Looking for the reason is pointless . Even the three sisters who spin the thread of fate don’t know why . ]
Damn . Olympus used the excuse of the Fates .
[Incarnation caught in the scenario . The direction of fate is turning . The stories of the stars are gathering in one place and the fate of the constellations will begin . ]
“What are you talking about? Are you referring to Gigantomachia?”
[…You even know this information . You are really amazing . But even if you know this information, you shouldn’t arrogantly think that you understand everything . ]
The sparks around Yoo Sangah’s body were reaching the limit . It was the sign of a probability storm .
[You, a puppet of the moment, will never understand . Remember . Once the time comes, if you aren’t standing on the right side―]
At that moment, a lightning bolt struck Yoo Sangah’s body and I felt Ariadne’s power draining out of her . The sound of tearing through space and time resonated and Yoo Sangah’s body collapsed like a broken doll .
I hurriedly grabbed Yoo Sangah’s body . Then I felt someone’s gaze from the sky . I shouldn’t raise my head right now . Nobody told me this but I instinctively knew . If I looked above me…
[The exclusive skill ‘Fourth Wall’ has offset your mental shock . ]
I looked up with confusion . There was something in the distant Great Hall . It was a presence that destroyed Ariadne’s power . It seemed to be a tongue or a tentacle but in the end, it didn’t resemble anything . It was a fear that was beyond language and it was unable to be comprehended .
A god from another world .
Time seemed to slow and sweat soaked my forehead and back . It was a flow of time filled with breathless pain . I barely blinked and the Great Hall returned to normal . I trembled with fear . This thing was what I had to fight .
I saw Han Sooyoung running towards me in the distance . The roar of agitated monsters filled the moonlit night and the screams of humans came as they were intermittently hit by lightning .
There were several scenarios related to ‘the end . ’ Ragnarok . Gigantomachia . Armageddon… I didn’t know what Ariadne was talking about but it was certain that something was different from what I knew .
This was what I wanted . I could never reach the end I wanted if it flowed like the original story .
I carefully laid down the collapsed Yoo Sangah . It felt like her flesh would break if I touched it . Yoo Sangah’s face was pale and she had a tight clenched fist, as if she didn’t want to support her sponsor .
Humans were weak . However, there was one thing overlooked by the stars who were only afraid of a great probability . It was that all the myths on Earth started from the weak humans they ignored .
I gently touched my fist to Yoo Sangah’s fist .
[In the depths of your soul, the power of the ‘story’ is wriggling . ]
[Your first stigma is ready to germinate . ]
I would build a ‘story’ that didn’t fall to any myths .
***
At this time, a silver wolf was running through the darkness .
‘Kiik… damn wolf . ’
Parasite Queen Antinus frowned as she looked at her body . The newest body she required was an Imyuntar .
Of course, it was a situation where she just survived . Her body was torn by the probability storm and she would’ve died if Lycaon hadn’t been lying unconscious nearby . Her instinct of survival saved her . It was only possible because she was a parasitic species .
Black blood poured from Lycaon, who was hit by a fragment of the disaster . The guides had a body that couldn’t resist the disasters . Now Antinus didn’t have much time left .
‘…I need a new host . ’
Antinus shook as she thought of the men who killed the Disaster of Questions .
Those humans prevented the disaster that destroyed her planet . She was desperate in front of the unbelievable sight and decided again . She would get revenge through any means . She would exterminate the humans who destroyed her home, Chronos . At this moment, her antennae reacted .
‘This aura?’
A familiar aura was felt . It was a power that she felt from the insect kings species found on Chronos in the past . Antinus’ increased her pace . If she infected a person with this potential, revenge wasn’t impossible .
Finally, Antinus reached the location and encountered an unexpected being . She couldn’t believe it . How was this presence on Earth?
“K-Kieeek―!”
She instinctively made a sound and the boy’s eyes gleamed in the moonlight .
“You will be the first insect!” The boy, Lee Gilyoung laughed at Antinus .
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