Chapter 131

[200,000 coins have been acquired as compensation for your achievement .

[We are currently discussing the compensation for the major contributors . ]

After the death of Izumi, Yamata no Orochi’s incarnation, the Japanese people immediately surrendered . The collapse of the Absolute Throne loosened the power controlling them and the hidden anti-disaster people started appearing .

“Thank you, Kim Dokja . ”

I recognized the speaker’s face . The greeting was from one of the Japanese people that Yoo Jonghyuk visited, just like I found Asuka Ren . I nodded and greeted the speaker . “Kizuki Hiroshi . ”

“You know me?”

“You got the Totsuka-no-tsurugi in a hidden scenario . ”

“Hoh, that’s right . It looks like you heard it from Yoo Jonghyuk . ”

Of course I didn’t hear it from Yoo Jonghyuk . I was aware of it because I read the original novel . If I remembered correctly, this person had a sponsor related to the myths of Susanoo and Yamata no Orochi .

“You managed to kill the Sovereign of Eight Heads… Many things have been settled thanks to you . I will surely repay this kindness . ” Kizuki lead the remaining Japanese people and disappeared .

The Japanese who chose to become disasters took advantage of the fact that they wouldn’t die even when failing the scenario . Izumi was the incarnation of Yamata no Orochi but Kizuki was also a powerful and clever incarnation . He would be able to lead the incarnations well for the time being after returning to Tokyo Dome .

[A constellation born from the sea and storm has revealed his modifier . ]

[The constellation ‘Snake Cutter’ has developed a great liking towards you . ]

The constellation ‘Snake Cutter’ was Susanoo, the original master of the SSS-grade item Totsuka-no-tsurugi .

I glanced at the Totsuka-no-tsurugi that I gave back to Yoo Jonghyuk . Totsuka-no-tsurugi had been greatly damaged . It wasn’t strange that it was said to have broken after killing Yamata no Orochi .

Yoo Jonghyuk stared at me and the party members who had fallen asleep after eating the Ellain Forest’s Vital Energy .

“Ah, I thought I was really dead this time . ” Lee Jihye shook her head and held her forehead after waking up . It was because of the blow from directly hearing Yamata no Orochi’s true voice .

“No, what was that? I just heard a few words…”

“I didn’t get such a feeling when the commander made a surprise visit…”

Lee Hyunsung was talking only to freeze when he heard the voice behind him .

“It looks like you’re alive, Lee Hyunsung . ”

“Y-Yoo Jonghyuk-ssi . ”

“I told you to follow my group . Why didn’t you listen?”

“T-That…” Lee Hyunsung trembled and glanced my way . It was a face asking me to do something but I couldn’t . Yoo Jonghyuk stared at Lee Hyunsung for a while before turning away .

“Ahjussi . ” I looked around and saw Shin Yoosung holding onto me . She looked up at me like she wanted to be picked up .

I lightly patted Shin Yoosung’s back . “Was it hard? Well done . You did well . ”

I wanted to say something plausible but these were the only words I had . Shin Yoosung shook her head from within my arms .

“Hyung, it wasn’t that hard . ” Lee Gilyoung interrupted and pushed Shin Yoosung away from my arms . Despite the arguing, the two children seemed quite familiar with each other . As expected, kids understood kids the best . It was worth leaving the two of them together .

“You’re popular with children . ” I looked at the small person who spoke . Was his name Gillemium? “There will be a royal banquet in the evening . The castle has almost collapsed and the scale will be very small but… I would like to invite you to attend . ”

I looked up at the sky .

[Time remaining until the end of the scenario: 27 days . ]

[The disasters have given up the scenario and the sixth scenario is scheduled for an early termination . ]

It might take a bit of time because of the disasters scattered throughout the world . However, once Hiroshi went around Peace Land then the scenario would end automatically .

A banquet…

Was it to play and drink? Ah, then perhaps?

“I understand . We will attend . ”

***

“It looks like you are very fond of drinking . ”

“Well… it has been hard to see then these days . ”

I brought out a lot of distilled spirits that remained in the warehouse with Gillemium’s help . Peace Land’s drinks had very low alcohol content so I needed a lot to make the drink I wanted .

[The constellation ‘Snake Cutter’ is interested in your brewing . ]

I poured alcohol into a bucket the size of a human, threw in all the ingredients I had and started to stir .

[Eighth Head of the Sovereign of Eight Heads . ]

[Seventh Tail of the Sovereign of Eight Heads . ]

These were items that came out when defeating Yamata no Orochi . They were fragments rather than proper body parts because the true body hadn’t appeared . Still, they contained part of the constellation’s power .

It was only Yoo Jonghyuk who realized what I was going to do . “You know this hidden piece . ”

“Aren’t I a prophet? Now give me your sword . ”

Yoo Jonghyuk knew what I was going to do and obediently offered his sword . I threw the Totsuka-no-tsurugi that I received from Yoo Jonghyuk into the alcohol . Originally it shouldn’t be made like this but I used a shortcut . The Totsuka-no-tsurugi melted into the alcohol .

[Two tales give meaning to your actions . ]

[The narrative of the Sovereign of Eight Heads and the Snake Cutter has been combined .

[Some parts of the story are damaged due to incorrect transmission . ]

The damaged part was a bit disappointing but it couldn’t be helped .

[The narrative of Ame no Murakumo no Tsurugi is expressed!]

According to the stories, Ame no Murakumo no Tsurugi was the sword that came out of the tail of a drunk Yamata no Orochi . However, it was possible to acquire it using a shortcut . In any case, I just needed to drink .

Lee Jihye asked doubtfully, “Why did you throw the sword into the precious alcohol?”

“Wait and see . ”

A moment later, a mysterious aura flowed from the alcohol and a sword surrounded by a pure white light rose .

[The star relic ‘Heavenly Sword of Gathering Clouds’ has appeared!]

As expected, it appeared . There was nothing wrong with the method from Ways of Survival .

Yoo Jonghyuk reached out his hand . “This is mine . ”

“Hey! We caught him together . ”

“I was the one who caught him . ”

Usually, I would’ve insisted by Yoo Jonghyuk’s eyes were serious this time . This son of a bitch…

Of course, the relic itself wasn’t my goal but it was still bitter to have the star relic taken away right in front of me . I couldn’t fight him here so I gave up on the sword .

[The star relic ‘Grass-Cutting Sword’ has appeared!]

A knife rose from the alcohol .

…Eh?

The contents of Ways of Survival flowed quickly through my head .

「 Names give birth to narratives and narratives are reproduced in reality . In the world of the Star Stream, Ame no Murakumo no Tsurugi has a total of five names . In other words, Ame no Murakumo no Tsurugi isn’t ‘one sword . ’ 」

I belatedly realized . Perhaps the name of Ame no Murakumo no Tsurugi was used for five things in total . In other words, one sword appeared in Ways of Survival and the other four weren’t mentioned .

I quickly grabbed the knife . “Then this is mine . Any complaints?”

“That…” Yoo Jonghyuk’s narrowed eyes stared at me before he turned away . “Do what you want . ”

I inwardly sighed with relief . I was satisfied with the grip of the knife in my hand . It was the second in the Ame no Murakumo no Tsurugi, the Grass-Cutting Sword . This sword contained the power of a dragon killer s I didn’t need to be afraid of any dragon species that I encountered in the future .

Lee Jihye watched from the side and pouted . “These petty-minded males obtained the swords…”

Lee Jihye joked playfully before poking the jar of alcohol . “Can we drink this now? The smell isn’t a joke . ”

“You are a minor…”

It wasn’t just Lee Jihye . People were flocking to the golden coloured alcohol . Everyone seemed to be hungry for alcohol . Well, they would become drunk just from smelling it…

“Drink up everyone . ”

People started to drink like crazy after I gave my permission .

“Ohh, how could it have this taste?”

“A heavenly drink!”

The people drank the golden alcohol and exclaimed with joy . It was fermented with the magic power of a constellation so it would naturally have a good taste . In fact, the alcohol content in it was insignificant but it also had the effect of increasing stats .

“Aren’t you drinking?” I asked Yoo Jonghyuk . I looked closer and saw that Yoo Jonghyuk was making a simple dish .

He was slicing and roasting meat and vegetables . It was an outdoor party so the food ingredients brought by the small people were piled up in the area . However, Yoo Jonghyuk’s cooking…

Yoo Jonghyuk spoke in a cold tone . “I don’t consume anything made by others . ”

“Are you afraid of being poisoned?”

“It is because it isn’t delicious . ”

“How delicious can the food you make…” I said this but I quickly took a bite out of the dish Yoo Jonghyuk was making .

Then… No, what was this?

Lee Seolhwa, who was helping Yoo Jonghyuk nearby, smiled and asked me, “Is it delicious?”

“…Yes . ”

It was damn delicious . Really, it was delicious . No, it was the best dish I had ever eaten . What was this meat skewer?

One side of the expressionless Yoo Jonghyuk’s mouth curved up . Damn . Even if he was a regressor, how could this bastard cook so well?

I mumbled something and moved away when I heard something that was like a musical instrument . It was excellent music that was very calm and profound .

I followed the sound and saw a doll sitting on top of the castle . It was the smallest person who was as handsome as Yoo Jonghyuk .

It was Kyrgios Rodgraim . He sat on the ledge and played the viola while staring at the distant sky . It was gentle and sometimes sad . It was filled with a faint longing . The noisy crowd stopped one by one and listened to the music . The exaggerated heat cooled down .

First, someone’s eyes reddened . Then the next person burst into tears . It seemed contagious and they all started to cry . As if they missed the moments they had to cry, everyone burst out crying .

The inhabitants of Peace Land also experienced the scenarios . This was music that comforted them .

I drank a bit of the alcohol while listening to the melody . Then Asuka Ren came up to me . She hadn’t joined the Japanese group .

I asked her, “Ren-ssi, have you seen Han Sooyoung?”

“Ah . I was telling her a few settings and she suddenly said there was a place she had to go . ”

I see . It seemed she left to find a hidden piece . That girl…

The sound of the viola spread through the broken castle and I recalled something as I saw Asuka Ren’s face . A person who had reached the end of a long dream was likely to make this face .

I thought I could ask now . “How do you feel?”

“…It is weird . ” She hesitated for a moment . “I’m thinking that I shouldn’t have given up . ”

I understood immediately what she was saying . She licked her lips before opening her mouth, breaking the moist film on her mouth .

“Who would’ve thought of this when reading my manga?”

“Someone obviously did . ”

Asuka Ren smiled sadly and looked down at her hands . Her red cheeks made it clear she had drank a lot of alcohol .

“I suddenly had a thought . Maybe I’m not a member of a world someone drew…”

I paused before saying, “Perhaps it is a world that doesn’t matter . ”

“Huh?”

“There is the story I wanted to hear last time…”

I noticed Asuka Ren didn’t understand and added a bit more explanation . Asuka Len said, “Ah, an email arrived shortly after the series ended . They wanted to borrow the setting of my manga…”

I was a bit surprised by the unexpected words . There was no such thing in Ways of Survival .

“Borrow the setting?”

“Yes . I didn’t think much about it at the time but this situation occurred not long afterwards…”

“Do you remember the exact details? For example, an email address or…”

“As soon as I replied to the email, all related emails were suddenly erased . So the detailed address…”

“I see . ”

Asuka Ren heard something in my voice that made her feel sorry . She hesitated before adding, “…That, um . I’m not certain but I think the email address started with a ‘t’ . ”

t? I became dazed and reflexively asked, “Could it be… tls123?”