Disaster.
When heard for the first time, one would usually think of a natural disaster like an earthquake or tsunami because that's indeed the case. But in the novel 'Song of Nightmares', that word had a different meaning.
In fact, there was a statement like this in the original novel.
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「 Some can regress upon death, while others may be sent to a different dimension to start over. In truth, it all depends on the roles they're given. But there are those who are given the role of a calamity, and that will become their fate 」
Therefore, they are people who could not escape from their role as destoryers and become a possibility in the story.
[The first player has been slain.]
[The first seal of the Disaster of Storms has been released.]
"That's right. Haven't you guys been having a good time? It's good to live without being trapped, isn't that right?"
The Disaster of Ruin was a victim of his own story.
"You don't have to jump from world to world. It was disgusting. Living like a parasite that leeches off each dimension just to survive."
The young man known as the Disaster of Storms— spoke with a calm yet venomous voice like a warrior who had fought for a thousand years.
"Do you know how exhausting it was?" He spoke with bitterness as he took another step. "Every time you escape one story, you enter another, then another and another like reliving the same nightmare over and over again."
The people backed away instinctively. It was clear they didn't understand what he was saying. Even so, they did not attack. They couldn't help but listen to the nonsense he was saying.
It was then...
"...!"
The man appeared infront of another woman in a flash. The woman, including the other people, could not fandom what had happened.
His sudden movement was as instantaneous and unnatural as a movie scene change, which defied all sense of reason or logic.
He placed his hand on her chin and smiled. "I've seen alot of people but you have a beautiful set of eyes."
"No... Stay back...!"
The woman trembled and pulled from his touch. The Disaster of Ruin tilted his head as if he could not understand the woman's intense reaction.
"Stay back? Why? Do I frighten you?"
"P-Please... spare me."
"I see. Then die."
The time, the woman's body was completely annihilated within a blink of an eye. The boy laughed.
[The second person has been slain.]
[The second seal of the Disaster of Storms has been released.]
"Ha ha ha! That's what I'm talking about. I can feel my strength returning."
A tremendous amount of black power outwards from the Disaster of Absolute Destruction.
... Damnit, the second seal has already been unleashed. How are we supposed to beat someone like this?
[Exclusive skill, Omniscient Wall has activated.]
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Name: Keikoku Amane
Age: 200
Contracted Constellation: Witch of the Night
Primary Attributes: Disaster of Storms (Legend), King of Catastrophe (Myth), Failed Hero (Unique)
Skills: Antimatter Lv. 10 (Currently Lv. 1), Antimatter Conversion Lv. 10 (Currently Lv. 1), Advanced Mana Control Lv. 10 (Currently Lv.
1)... Omitted
Divine Authorities: A Person Must Be Sacrificed.
Overall Stats: Constitution Lv. 200 (Currently Lv. 35), Strength Lv. 200 (Currently Lv. 35), Agility Lv. 200 (Currently Lv.
35), Magic Power Lv. 200 (Currently Lv. 55)
Description: The Disaster that is known as the Ultimate Destruction. All stats and skill levels are sealed due to the Fable's penalty. Once a person is killed, a seal will be released. Once all seals are released, the real destruction will awaken. If you want to survive, make sure to kill him quickly before it's too late.
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I became nervous once I read his status window. But I realised something was wrong when I read it again.
Why were his stats and skills' level this low? Isn't he supposed to be stronger than this?
Ah, I see. Because he was summoned in the Fourth Fable, multiple seals will be placed on him to make the game fair. It seemed Aurora really did her job properly.
"Eh?"
... Kagura suddenly abandoned her sword and hugged Keikoku Amane with all her might.
"Hey, what are you doing? Although I like women, I don't like it when they're too clingy."
He struggled to break free, but Kagura showed no intention of releasing him. Instead, she tightened her grip even more as if to ensure no chance of escape.
What the hell was she thinking? Was she insane?
No, she could not control her body at the moment which means that the person controlling her was...
Swish!
In the next moment, something flew towards those two with a sound. No, it was multiple 'somethings'. Those 'somethings' were Mana bombs.
Naturally, the person who threw those mana bombs was Park Joonhyuk.
... That bastard, was he planning on taking both of them out?
"Damnit."
Even if I had noticed his plan, It was already too late.
The mana bombs flew, crashed with its intended target and exploded without delay. The shockwave exploded outwards, scattering debris across the battlefield which knocked the people off their feet. Even so, the people eyes was focused on the cloud of smoke that had erupted.
As the dust and smoke cleared, the result became more apparent.
"Oi, you with the ugly face! Do you think throwing a few mana bombs will be able to take me out?"
A voice came from the place that was hit by the bombs.
"I have to admit, it was a clever strategy-using a puppet to hold me in place while you aimed to finish me off with a powerful attack. But there are a few things that strike me the wrong way. How did you know I wouldn't kill her like I did the others? It's almost as if you knew exactly how I'd react beforehand. Well, I expected this much from the one who summoned me."
The tone of the voice almost made it seem like the speaker was unimpressed.
"But what about it? As long as the attack Itself isn't capable of penetrating my defence, I will remain unharmed. Therefore, It's meaningless."
Completely unharmed, Keikoku Amane released the cocoon that covered him and blew away the dust and smoke.
No, they were wings! Six translucent wings, that seemed to distort the space around them, slowly spread behind him!
There was also the sight of the unconscious Kagura lying besides him. Like he said, she was still alive. Most likely, he had shielded her from the explosion.
But why though? Wouldn't he benefit from killing her instead?
In any case, this is a very difficult situation.
"Tch!"
Park Joonhyuk, who had thrown the mana bombs from the top of the altar, clicked his tongue from displeasure.
Keikoku Amane glanced at the unconscious Kagura before shifting his gaze to Park Joonhyuk atop the altar. He spoke calmly as if he was having a simple conservation.
"You seem disappointed. Let me teach you something interesting. Have you ever heard of antimatter?"
"What nonsense are you saying now?"
"Hmm. From your reaction, It seems like you don't know. Or could it be that you don't really know? I thought this was common knowledge."
"This bastard, are you looking down on me?"
Keikoku Amane smiled but he seemed to take no humour in it.
"Elementary particles is said to make up the universe and for each particle, there exists an opposite—its counterpart, known as antimatter. When the two collide, they annihilate each other completely, releasing an enormous amount of pure energy. But what happens when someone is able to control that pure energy?"
Even though he said so calmly, his words completely inflicted fear into the hearts of the survivors.
"You see, with antimatter, I don't just destroy things. Everything my Antimatter touches will be thoroughly erased. No remains, no traces. A scientist I know said it was beautiful destruction, but I guess he was right back then."
"Stop talking rubbish and die already."
Park Joonhyuk created even more puppets and the puppets launched towards Keikoku Amane.
Even so, Keikoku Amane's smile widened. His six translucent wings began to vibrate as if to gather strength.
"You still don't understand, do you? Any form of matter that comes into contact with my antimatter will trigger an explosion—whether it's solid, liquid, or even natural gas. This includes even the tiniest particles that the eyes cannot see."
... Shit! This is bad!
Realising what he meant, I turned around and ran. Perhaps some of the people had realised the situation, they also turned and ran as well.
The term 'dust explosion' oozed its way into my mind.
Such a phenomenon only occurs in mines where fine dust is released into the air. But couldn't that guy do something similar using antimatter?
And this place just happened to be filled with dust particles.
There was the sound of laughter along with howling of the wind.
"Ha ha ha! Yes, that's right. Even something like dust particles can be ignited. But seeing as you're running with your tails between your legs, you must have already realised the truth by now."
Then the world shook and all sound disappeared.