KIM DOKJA'S POINT OF VIEW
Song Minwoo's blood dripped onto the ground. The feeling of my blood-soaked fist was dull. Song Minwoo was bleeding but he didn't open his eyes or talk. The shattered flesh seemed to have given up on restoration. Han Sooyoung muttered, "A scary guy... you killed a werewolf with bare hands?" The glowing purple energy diminished on my fist.
The other werewolves had already run away or were taken care of by Han Sooyoung. I looked down at Song Minwoo and said, "He hasn't died yet." Now the Fourth Wall didn't shake when I looked at him. I didn't know if the trauma was resolved but I could resist it more than in the past.
[The constellation 'One who Overcomes the Late Trials' sends encouragement to you.]
[The constellation 'One who Overcomes the Late Trials' wants to give you his stigma.]
Giving me a stigma? Really? The bounty scenario wasn't a single constellation request so it was surprising to give a stigma as a reward. Of course, I appreciated it. Alyona's connection is no longer in contact also, maybe she would take more time than anticipated?
[The stigma of Self-rationalization has been acquired.]
[The constellation 'One who Overcomes the Late Trials' smiles with satisfaction at you who has succeeded his stigma.]
[You will now have a defense mechanism that won't be bothered by any trauma.]
[The constellation 'Prisoner of the Golden Headband' is grabbing his belly and laughing.]
Thanks... I stared absentmindedly for a bit. Self-rationalization? What did this mean? Are you kidding me? "Hey, aren't you going to kill him?" Han Sooyoung asked, "Eh?" I looked down at Song Minwoo in my hands. "I'm talking about that." Should I kill him? There was no burden since he was an outside species. The constellations of Bihyung's channel would like it if I killed him.
[The backer of Song Minwoo is looking at you.]
[Many constellations desire your revenge.]
I looked at Song Mingwoo for a while before putting him down. "Let's go." I shrugged my shoulders, "What? Really?" She asks dumbfounded at me, "Yes." I sighed and crack my neck.
[Some constellations are disappointed with your hypocrisy.]
[Many constellations are questioning your judgment.]
[The constellation Secretive Plotter is watching your judgment.]
"You really won't kill him? Won't this bastard have coins?" She asks whilst looking down at Song Minwoo, "Yes." I answered already knowing, "Then can I kill him?" I nodded and said; "Go ahead. But won't you regret it?" I shrugged and walked toward her. "Regret?" To be exact, it was in the direction that the werewolf group had run away. Perhaps their origin would be at the end of this direction.
If my guess was right, the meteorite was what helped transform them into werewolves. The meteorites must be collected to prepare for the disaster scenario. Han Sooyoung looked after me with a suspicious expression. All of a sudden, the sound of footsteps died up and headed in another direction. It was in the exact direction of Song Minwoo.
Her avatar... Yes. I thought Han Sooyoung would do this. I let her do what she wants. In return, she would turn a blind eye to my hypocrisy. "Shit! What is this?" Then after a while. Han Sooyoung gave a terrible scream and shook. I could tell the messages that were appearing in her head. Perhaps they would be messages like this:
[The 6th grade outside species 'Song Minwoo' has been killed and the demon king 'Andras' has noticed the murderer's presence.
[The demon king Andras will remember the one who dealt the final blow.]
[The demon king Andras will search for the one who dealt the final blow.]
[Final Blow: Han Sooyoung]
Han Sooyoung looked at me with a pale face and I laughed. "I told you that you would regret it." Song Minwoo was a member of the 72nd demon king, Andras' household.
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The 72nd demon king. The constellations weren't the only strong ones among the Star Stream. Some strong people refused to subscribe to the heavens and traveled around planets. One of these superpowers was the 'demon kings.' "You are an evil jerk." Alyona would've laughed hearing that.
The demon kings sought their own 'households', just like the constellations chose incarnations. Corrupted incarnations could choose to join the household of a demon king. The werewolf was one of his symbols and was located at the bottom of the 72nd demon king Andras' caste. It was due to Andras' blessing that Song Minwoo had the Physical Regeneration ability.
"H-How can I..." Han Sooyoung stuttered out, "Don't worry. Some people I know were cursed by a demon king like you but they didn't die right away." She looks at me with trembling eyes, "Why are you saying it now?" Come to think of it, Han Myungoh who was cursed by the demon king, Asmodeus... I didn't know what happened to him. Was he still alive?
"I think it is good. Andras isn't a very high-ranking demon king. If you are enemies with a demon king, you will get the favor of the absolute good constellations and get more donations. It is a good thing." I said hastily to her, "Will the archangels care? Besides, I don't get along with sponsors and angels!"
Why? Was it also a demon king? I couldn't help thinking so when I suddenly closed my mouth...What did she just say? "You don't get along with sponsors and angels?" Han Sooyoung noticed my gaze and cursed. "Damn, my damn mouth..." I scrutinize her more, "Do you not have a sponsor?" It wasn't impossible. I also had no sponsor. In fact, in the first scenario, many of the survivors wouldn't get sponsors.
To be precise, they didn't have many choices. However, it was unexpected that a strong person like Han Sooyoung had no sponsor. "I didn't choose one. Isn't it strange to choose from the beginning? I can only pick once." If the Sponsor Selection could be postponed, "Well, that's right." it was better to postpone it. There were many good constellations and depending on how the person acted in a scenario, they could go from a 'turd to a Mercedes.'
The Sponsor Selection occurred once after the first scenario and was regularly implemented before the 'disaster scenarios' occurred. The fifth scenario was a 'disaster scenario' so Han Sooyoung would be able to participate in the upcoming second round of the Sponsor Selection.
"Who will you choose? Is there a constellation you are thinking about?" I raised my hand and asked, "Won't you be surprised when you find out? They are already interested in me." Han Sooyoung made a confident expression at my words. "Who is it?" Was it perhaps the Great Sage the Equal of Heaven? "Have you heard of the Abyssal Black Flame Dragon?" ...The black flame dragon?
[The constellation 'Abyssal Black Flame Dragon' is looking at your reaction.]
I hesitated for a moment before replying, "Ah, yes. He is a good sponsor." The Abyssal Black Flame Dragon was the sponsor of the Delusional Demon Kim Namwoon in the original novel. The Delusional Demon was one of the best fights along with the Steel Sword, so it wasn't a bad choice. But now... Who's gonna sponsor Namwoon? Well, they can share but wouldn't that be a hindrance?
[The constellation 'Abyssal Black Flame Dragon' is looking at you with a complicated gaze.]
This guy wasn't interested in me anymore. "What is with this sour expression? Who is your sponsor?" Han Sooyoung's eyebrows twitched at my nonchalant tone. "No, it is nothing. I was just feeling envious." I shrugged my shoulders, "Really?" she asked me, "Really." I said with my eyes rolling.
[The character 'Han Sooyoung' has used 'Lie Detection Lv. 1'.]
[The character Han Sooyoung has confirmed that the statement is false]
"Is this real?" I didn't care about the Abyssal Black Flame Dragon. I just wanted her to get a sponsor. Han Sooyoung and this thug matched very well. The problem is Namwoon, what's Alyona planning to do? bringing him there, wouldn't make it him an exile?
[The constellation who likes harems is cheering on you and Han Sooyoung.]
[500 coins have been sponsored.]
Han Sooyoung's expression distorted like she heard the same message as me. "What is this again, are you sure your girlfriend would like this once she returns...?" Unfortunately, the wish of the harem constellation wouldn't come true. Han Sooyoung and I would only be together for the next 10 days, And Alyona would've to kill Han Sooyung if she finds something is wrong.
[Demon-Like Judge of Fire is getting furious at the constellations who like harems]
[Demon-Like Judge of Fire is telling you to be faithful!]
[Secretive Plotter is looking at Demon-Like Judge of Fire]
[Other constellations are silent]
The messages of constellation continuously rung in my ears. There was a moment of cooperation but it didn't change that she was a threatening enemy. "It looks like we've arrived." After a while, we reached the place that was probably the base of the werewolves. It was near a broadcasting station. There was a bloody smell coming from the narrow forest of buildings. I heard the cries of the werewolves and people in the distance like a battle was going on.
Han Sooyoung said, "It seems that we are a bit late. Is there a preceding visitor?" I didn't see any werewolves moving around as guards. Once we entered a bit further, a coin farmer that was bigger than Director Yoon's one was installed. The coin farms were the exclusive property of the destroyed world. I was tired of facing these sights all the time. It seemed like the coin harvest was over because there were no surviving people behind bars.
Han Sooyoung was moving ahead when she suddenly grabbed her nose. "Yuck, what is this?" As we headed through the imprisonment area to the residence of the werewolves, a more horrifying sight awaited us. Severed human thighs were hanging from rubber bands. It was like pork in a butcher's shop, making the purpose obvious.
[The exclusive skill 'Fourth Wall' has offset your emotional trauma.]
I read these scenes in the text but this was my first time seeing them. There was a fixed way for humans to evolve into an outside species. Cannibalism, In other words, to eat their people. "You fucking scum..." Han Sooyoung cursed, Most outside species evolved accidentally. Those who couldn't clear the 'find food' sub scenario usually walked this path. Once they ate a person, they couldn't stop.
Those who changed species would no longer feel guilty about killing humans. "You look upset when you see this." I stated, "Of course. Who wouldn't be upset?" She grumbled at me, "The other prophets said you want to use your information to control the world." I said without looking at her. "Who said that?" Han Sooyoung sneered and added, "It is just as absurd as you calling me a plagiarist."
"World domination? It would be good. But my first goal is to prevent the destruction. Why else did I collect the apostles?" She sighed and look at me, "The apostles were all trash." I said, "They were originally trash? Is that my fault?" We reflexively held our breaths. There was a loud sound from in front of us. I would hear the sound of flesh exploding.
Tang! Tang! Tang! Tang!
Tatang!
No matter how I thought about it, this was the sound of gunshots. Wasn't the army already wiped out? We ran towards the building towards the gunshots. Even if the army was still intact, it was ridiculous to deal with a werewolf with guns. But the sight in front of me changed the story. Bodies of werewolves were piled up in front of me like a mountain. All of the bodies had bullet wounds.
"Attribute bullets." Han Sooyoung and I talked almost simultaneously. "A bullet with the divine attribute?" I saw some people pointing guns in the distance. They were armed with modern rifles and unusually, they were all wearing prison uniforms. Han Sooyoung nervously grabbed my collar. "Hey, do you remember me telling you that there was someone like you in Sondaemun Prison?"
"Yes." I have a vague idea who might it be, "They are her forces." Han Sooyoung was pointing to a woman wearing a mask. It would be hard to know the sex if it wasn't for the long hair hanging down, covering most of the body including the face. "She is the leader. It is obvious that she is a reader but I don't have any information on her."
I see. They were from Seodaemun Prison... Then why wasn't this force visible during the struggle for the throne? Han Sooyoung opened her mouth while looking at the mountain of werewolf corpses. "They are also wanderers. They are quite powerful wanderers... the most powerful wanderers I know."
A woman with a gun headed straight to this side. It wasn't the leader that Han Sooyoung pointed out. I pulled out Unbroken Faith while Han Sooyoung prepared Avatar. The gun of the woman approaching us moved. She leaned back and she muzzled and headed to one of the mountains of werewolf corpses.
Dududududu!
The dead bullets collapsed from the bullets. Then something hidden under the bodies was revealed. "This is?" There was a glowing stone that was 2m in length and height. It was one of the meteorites I needed to prevent the 'disaster.' The yellow meteorite was here. This meteorite was also the source of the werewolves' strength. The woman gazed at the meteorite before slowly turning to me. "Are you Kim Dokja?" I hardened my gaze at that.
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ALYONA'S POINT OF VIEW
It was already 2:00 pm when I woke up, I was currently checking my suit if anything needs to be fixed. "All good, now let's get some other items... Daddy!" I shouted from the laboratory. "Yes?" his head poke in the door. "Is it okay for me to get a copy of EDITH?" He smiled and nodded. "Hey, um... Uncle Bruce, do you think you could concoct this?" I pass him the papers.
"I'll have it done by tomorrow," He sipped on his coffee as he goes back to his work. "Thanks!" I smiled and pack all the items I need to use, The compact suitcase also got an upgrade. It has a new nanotech machine used to fix my suit and other weapons. Although it might need a huge voltage of energy.
The other weapons are inside my inventory, I have to pick Namwoon up tomorrow to discuss my plan for him. "Good afternoon Ms. Ivanov, An item is sent to you by Mr. Thor Odinson." Friday's message was heard in the whole compound. "Daddy? Ain't Thor just here the last day?" Tony looked at me and sighed, "He left after you arrived." I nodded and went to the mail area.
The item was covered in black satin clothing, I unraveled the clothes and gasp at the wooden chest box. I opened it and saw tiny black grenade items, A letter was attached to the chest openings. "Lady Alyona! The moment this arrives at you I have already set on a new path of recollecting myself, To be a better version of myself. I hope you use these items wisely."
I stopped reading halfway through the letter and pick one of the items. Black Hole Grenade, An item or weapon used by the dark elves to eliminate Asgardians when energy weapons would not break through their handheld shields. The information flowed in my brain as I scrutinize the object in my hand. "So, the big guy finally found what he wanted to do huh?" My father went behind me, "Yeah, he finally was set on a new course... Dad, I'll the next day." He look away and nodded.
"You're an adult now, the least I could do as your father is supporting your decisions." He tucked a strand of my hair and continued speaking, "I never really knew your real parents, but I'm sure they'd be proud of having you as their daughter." I sucked in a breath and nodded. "We're supposed to leave tomorrow... But I found where they were." He looks taken aback by that.
"My biological father died in the Sokovian War... My mom died of cancer, Even how much horrifying that sounds... I can't lament what I can't remember." He nodded and hug, "You're indeed my daughter." I hug him and can't help but tear up. I knew this might be the last hug I'll receive from him. "Daddy I love you so much," I sob on his chest. He tightens his hug on me.
"It's just like yesterday when you finally called me dad..." I giggled and wipe my tears. That's right I'm Alyona Ivanov-Stark, daughter of the genius, billionaire, playboy, and philanthropist. The adopted daughter of the most intelligent man on earth 616. "Do what you think is great in your judgment." I nodded and step away from him.
"Dad... I have a new boyfriend," He smiled and pat my back. "I'm glad it's not reindeer games anymore." I laughed at his nickname, "His name is Kim Dokja... He's an employer of a gaming company and helped me assess the situation back there," He nodded and listen to me. "He was the most pathetic and looking fool I've ever met, But that made me love him." I look down.
I reminisced the first time we met, "I was just deported to that universe and I felt scared... I was thinking, Can I do this without daddy's help?" He chuckled at my ramblings, "And on that train ride, I saw him. He was alone and he was reading a novel..." He looks at me, "I want this time, That man would walk you down the aisle..." I laughed and nodded.
"Of course..." He smiled and hug me one last time. "Call Peter and tell him I've got a mission for him." He instructed Friday as he put his mug on the sink. I turned back to the chest in my hand and stored it inside my inventory. Dokja, Just a bit more I'll return soon. I heaved a deep sigh and called Strange.