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 .