Chapter 275

The Olympians swept away Seongnam in an instant and slowly narrowed the siege around Gong Pildu’s fortress .

[Isn’t this stage too small for us to come forward?]

The constellations thought it was disgraceful . It was natural . There were no constellations who could build up anything from this scenario . Amidst these unmotivated constellations, a constellation wearing a crown and holding an ancient spear and shield spoke .

[Stop complaining . Once this is over, Father says he will suggest our promotion to the 12 gods . ]

[Oedipus? Really?]

The expressions of the constellations changed due to the words of the Blind King’s Heir . Promotion in the nebula meant their stakes in the giant stories were increased .

[Haha, can we reach one decimal place?]

The stakes in a giant story were one of the measures of a constellation’s strength . More stakes meant more probability, which was a source of escaping from the constraints of many scenarios .

[Let’s finish it and go back . ]

The constellations finally started to advance to the armed fortress . It happened the moment their star relics were shining . The sky was covered by a dark dome and light disappeared from it . The great-grade constellations approaching the armed fortress stopped at the appalling darkness .

[…What?]

The lights in the area were turned off by the clouds that came . It wasn’t just this area . The darkness covered the entire Korean Peninsula . Even the sparks of probability were covered by the deep darkness .

The Blind King’s Heir stared up at the sky with bewildered eyes .

[Is it the queen of the Underworld?]

The only nebula that could descend to the Korean Peninsula today was Olympus . In addition, there were few constellations of Olympus who could use such a large amount of probability .

One of the constellations emitted a faint light to reveal the surroundings but it quickly disappeared . It was like a black hole that sucked out all the light .

The anxious constellations shouted . [Your Majesty! If you have come then please say it―]

One of the constellations suddenly gave a warning . [Something is coming…!]

A dark object was fired from the sky and pierced the chest of one constellation .

[Keeeeok…!]

It was an object like a dragon’s claw . The confused constellation coughed up blood and tried to pull out the claw, but the claw grew increasingly larger and soon burst through the constellation’s body . The constellation let out a sound before becoming part of the darkness . The frightened constellations screamed .

[U-Uhhhhh!]

They heard the sound but couldn’t avoid it . It meant…

This existence had a completely different ‘status’ from them . The queen of the underworld wasn’t this much .

[Run away…!]

The Blind King’s Heir discovered the situation and ordered a retreat . Then an enormous amount of sparks burst from the armed fortress . The intense light that the darkness couldn’t swallow revealed the open door of the fortress leading to the dark city . There was a woman with a small body .

The first one to discover her was the Blind King’s Heir who trembled .

[W-Why are you…?]

The shadows of black flames were swirling around her body . The face of a little boy with red eyes underneath black hair flashed . The boy with one arm bandaged raised his hand and the shadow of a dragon covered the sky . White fangs were bared .

As the boy laughed, the darkness of the world breathed . Then the massacre began .

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King Oedipus couldn’t hide his astonishment as he stared at the scene on the screen .

[The constellation ‘Blind King’s Heir’ has been removed from the scenario . ]

[The constellation ‘Thebes’ Gatekeeper’ has been removed from the scenario . ]

The shadow of a dragon was tearing up the fleeing constellations on the screen . Fortunately, Han Sooyoung wasn’t too late .

[The constellation ‘Abyssal Black Flame Dragon’ is letting out wild laughter . ]

-Ahahahahahat!

Han Sooyoung had a bandage around one arm and half covered her face as she burst out laughing . She was really a match for the black dragon . She acted so well that I didn’t know why she hated it so far .

King Oedipus stared at me and exclaimed, [How come… why is a candidate of the apocalypse…]

Candidate of the apocalypse… Well, King Oedipus would have that type of information . The Abyssal Black Flame Dragon was one of the candidates of the apocalypse .

[Many constellations are astonished by your scheme . ]

[The constellation ‘Dragon Lying Down’ is nodding . ]

[The constellation ‘Secretive Plotter’ is feeling pure admiration . ]

[You have acquired a new story!]

[The story ‘Kill with a Borrowed Knife’ has been acquired . ]

I watched Gyeonggi-do covered in darkness and licked my lips . Attracting the Abyssal Black Flame Dragon was a last resort . It could’ve brought about a bigger disaster . However, there was Han Sooyoung and the promise made with the black dragon . Thus, he wouldn’t destroy the Korean Peninsula .

[Ku…ock… . ]

King Oedipus bowed his head and let out an unknown groan . We saw the unusual appearance and Yoo Jonghyuk and I raised our swords at the same time .

[You…!]

King Oedipus’ son was among the constellations who suffered under the black dragon . There was the possibility that the enraged Oedipus wouldn’t be able to control his emotions .

[I will kill you!]

As expected, the constellations who survived with Oedipus released their status at the same time . I had a giant story but it wasn’t enough power . The moment I was about to trigger Electrification, something rose from the ground and caught Oedipus’ neck .

[Cough!]

The huge Surya moved one of his four arms and held onto Oedipus’ neck . King Oedipus stared at Surya with surprise .

[W-Why?]

[Stop it . ]

Surya’s heavy status pressed down on the other constellation .

[Don’t look so ugly anymore . ]

[I won’t listen to the words of a dog who lost the fight! It can’t end like this…!]

The next moment, King Oedipus’ body exploded . The brutally exploded body scattered into ashes in front of Surya’s eyes . The movements of the constellations stiffened and they nervously stepped back .

Despite the severe injuries, Surya still had the power to stand up alone… it was a phenomenal vitality .

I quickly calculated the power of my remaining companions . If we hit Surya right now…

[It is our defeat . ]

For a moment, I thought I heard wrong . However, the words had definitely emerged from Surya’s mouth . I bit my lips as joy boiled from deep inside my heart . The great Lokapala had admitted defeat .

[The winner of the Demon King Selection has been determined . ]

There were screams from afar as the ensuing system messages came . They were the screams of the dukes defeated in the Demon King Selection .

One by one, the bodies of the constellations staring at us scattered . The scenario ended and the Star Stream started to recall the probability that they were allowed . Surya’s body was also disappearing .

I opened my mouth before Surya’s body completely disappeared . I wanted to ask . Why did he suddenly change his mind?

[The Demon King of Salvation . ]

However, I shut my mouth the moment I saw Surya’s eyes . In retrospect, Surya wasn’t an ordinary constellation . He was one of the great Lokapala . It was rather strange that such a constellation would use cowardly tricks against us . Perhaps this ‘selection’ had dealt a significant blow to his reputation and pride .

Surya slowly blinked and asked, [Did you get the qualification of the end?]

“I’ll probably get it . And you also…”

Surya’s eyes shone terribly, as if he was dismissing the trivial comfort .

[I will watch your story . ]

Surya would also get the qualification of the end one day . Then the day would come when we meet again . It wasn’t here but in the later scenarios of the Star Stream .

[And…]

In a short moment, Surya’s gaze turned towards the fragments of the destroyed train . They were fragments of the car where Surya and I faced each other . However, the appearance of some fragments was a bit strange . They weren’t broken from the battle with me . They were scars carved on the train from before .

“I know . ”

[That’s right . You understand . ]

Surya finally disappeared with these words . The pressure on the surroundings vanished and a curious silence took its place . I didn’t feel it was real . I calmly practiced what I had planned and was lucky with several things . Then I came all this way .

[The 25th main scenario has ended . ]

I turned my head and saw Yoo Jonghyuk watching Surya’s disappearance .

[The main scenario ‘ Demon King Selection’ has been cleared . ]

[The rewards for the selection are being prepared . ]

[A new demon king has appeared in the Demon World!]

[You have become the master of the 73rd Demon Realm!]

There was the explosive system message and Yoo Jonghyuk and I simultaneously looked up at the sky . The gazes of countless beings poured towards me from the sky .

[The demon king ‘Ruler of the East Hell’ is looking at you . ]

[The demon king ‘Devil of Principles’ is curious about you . ]

[The demon king ‘Black Mane Lion’ is inviting you to his demon realm . ]

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[The constellation ‘Mass Production Maker’ is sending his congratulations . ]

[The constellation ‘Queen of the Darkest Spring’ has sent you a gift . ]

[The constellation ‘God of Wine and Ecstasy’ is proposing a toast . ]

[The constellation ‘Prisoner of the Golden Headband’ is greatly pleased . ]

[The constellation ‘Commander of the Red Cosmos’ is wary of you . ]

It was an incomparable amount of attention . There were strong people similar to me to distant beings who I couldn’t even look at their toes .

There was a pause and then Jang Hayoung’s voice was heard . “…It’s over . ”

I nodded and looked around .

Lee Hyunsung carried Jung Heewon while watching the sky . Lee Jihye supported the injured Yoo Sangah and waved at me while Shin Yoosung held onto my sleeve and looked up at me . The Breaking the Sky Master held the small Osu in her mouth and barked lightly . Han Myungoh held Asmodeus’ incarnation body in his arms and let out a weary breath . On the rocky hill not far away, I could see the Breaking the Sky Sword Saint and Kyrgios . The injured Brash Swamp Predator was curled up and Cheok Jungyeong was sitting on his back .

It was an ordeal that couldn’t be overcome without any of them .

[Your ‘nebula’ is well known in the Star Stream . ]

[A large number of constellations remember the nebula ‘Kim Dokja’s Company (Temporary)’ . ]

Yoo Jonghyuk heard the message and frowned . “…The name needs to be changed . ”

I smiled at the guy who had his pride in a strange place . It wouldn’t be bad to brainstorm names for the nebula sooner or later .

It felt that the darkness was retreating from the sky . I could breathe for a moment from the seemingly endless trials .

[Your first ‘giant story’ is fully blooming . ]

[The giant story ‘Demon World’s Spring’ has been acquired . ]

Citizens started emerging from the ruined industrial complex . People were intoxicated by the unbelievable victory . Some people shouted while others called out mine and Yoo Jonghyuk’s names . I could also see Aileen and Mark .

[The Star Stream is satisfied with your giant story . ]

[You have earned the qualification of the end . ]

Finally, there were the messages I had been waiting for .

[The hidden scenario – ‘A Single Story’ has begun!]

[Your legendary stories has formed an opening act . ]

[The ‘initial’ portion of your first giant story has been completed!]

After a long period of enduring, the first footstep towards the final scenario was taken .

[You have been given the authority of ■■ . ]

[The ■■ filtering is turned off . ]

It was the moment when the information of the last chapter, which had long been covered with a veil, finally appeared in front of my eyes .

TL: Rainbow Turtle