Teaming Up With System 225

Hero Helping... Again? (5)

Edited by: Kuro and Lille

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While resting in Linus' arms, Grey closed his eyes to pretend he was resting. In actuality, he was having a conversation with System 225.

[Grey! I can finally get through to you. I'm sorry it took so long.] System 225's voice resounded through Grey's mind. It was a voice that Grey missed. [I was watching you the whole time and it was frustrating that I couldn't get through to you...]

'Eh? You were watching me?'

[Of course! I was granted permission from the Gods, but they said they weren't able to let me talk to you until the time limit was up. I was watching you the entire time, and many times, I thought my heart was going to stop... I am really glad you are okay.]

This reminded him of when System 225 first pulled him out of the Villain System's vicious cycle. System 225 was also there, watching him, but powerless to help. This time though, he was able to come back quickly.

This made his heart warm.

'Thank you for watching over me, System 225... And coming back so quickly.'

System 225 knew what Grey was talking about and couldn't help but tear up. [Don't worry, Grey. You know I will always be by your side. I will always be there to help you...]

{Alright, I understand you two are having a heartwarming reunion but now is not the time.} System 505's voice resounded through his ears. Her voice was still deep and powerful. She seemed to be feeling much better.

Arisa's voice chimed in, {That's right! While we weren't allowed in, we eliminated the traces of the Villain System's virus so you should be able to go through this world without any troubles from here on out. This time, there was a piece of the virus in the masked man's body. That was why he was especially cruel toward you, Grey. His treatment was much worse for you than the other children. The only reason you were able to survive was because you are a Host and you received blessings from the Gods of this world. If you didn't, you would have quickly died.}

No wonder Grey felt like his treatment got progressively worse in comparison to the memories Ren had. Though Ren's treatment was bad, it was nothing compared to what Grey had to endure these few months...

'Good to know that I wasn't imagining things.'

[Yes... The Villain System was especially cruel this time. It wanted to take the opportunity to kill you and then possess your body in this world. Once it destroys this world and all of its Gods and souls, the energy it should get would be large. This is an S-ranked world after all.]

'It's a good thing I survived... Thank the Gods for me, if you can.'

[They can hear you right now, so I'm sure they got your thanks. Also, let me send you the missions for this world... Well, due to the Gods of this world interfering with your missions, it's a bit different.]

'That's fine. Send it my way.'

[Understood. Here are your missions.

[Main Mission: Purify the crystal of the Fallen God.

[Side Mission: Help the Hero defeat the Demon King.

[These are the only missions you have. I wish you the best of luck. This is all we wanted to tell you. You should rest up. We know you are tired.]

'Alright, thank you System 225, and thank you Gods for helping me out. I really appreciate it.'

After that, Grey really could feel himself wanting to sleep. He was exhausted. He was on edge for months. However, he couldn't. He had to make sure Vincent was alright.