The wind, the sound and the atmosphere died down upon the conclusion of the final clash.
Park Joonhyuk wordlessly stared at the aftermath of the destruction. The gravel once covering the ground had been blasted away in the clash, leaving the earth's raw surface exposed. The boy, known as the Disaster of Storms, had been hurled hundreds of meters at an unbelievable speed. He had attempted to shield himself with Antimatter, but the outcome remained the same.
Anything moving that fast would be reduced to molten plasma by the sheer friction. Even being a disaster couldn't save him from that fate.
(With this, everything should be over, right?)
The disaster was dead and the Fable would finally end. He was somehow bitter that he couldn't get the final blow, It couldn't be helped.
It truly couldn't be helped. So Park Joonhyuk tried to convince himself or so else he thought he would be depressed.
"Pant.... Pant...."
While he was trying to convince himself, Angelica collapsed on the ground while using the cylindrical sword to support herself.
Her breath was rough, but she was using an item to protect herself from the radiation so she was just out of stamina. Regardless, It couldn't be denied that she was the main character of this Fable.
However...
Park Joonhyuk narrowed his eyes, filled with suspicion. Looking closely, there were sparks dancing around her body.
Those were the Sparks of Probability.
The fact that she was affected by the sparks of probability meant she had done or used something beyond the confines of the Fourth Fable. Namely, that weird looking sword.
Any lingering doubts he had were now gone—he was certain he was right.
(Something's off about her. How can anyone have that kind of power? Not even the protagonists are that strong at this stage. And the fact that I can't access her information only makes it worse. What was that artifact she used? A holy relic capable of controlling the wind, aside from Byakko?
No matter how I think about it, nothing comes to mind. What's that sword shape anyways? Was there a sword like that recorded in legends? Tch! Maybe it's time I get that skill after all.)— Park Joonhyuk thought.
Even If she had a Narrative God as her star constellation, It still didn't explain how she managed to summon an artifact of that caliber. Besides, how many Narrative Gods could actually withstand such a devastating backlash?
No matter how he looked at It, that woman was definitely hiding something.
(She doesn't appear to be a threat at the moment. However, if there's a possibility that she could become an enemy in the future, it's better to just kill her now.)
Park Joonhyuk slowly pulled his sword.
Yes, it couldn't be denied that Angelica would prove valuable in the upcoming Fables. However, her numerous secrets made her untrustworthy and she was too dangerous to be left alive.
As long as the possibility of betrayal remained, she must be eliminated. And nobody was around to stop him.
Kim Jakga was dead and Angelica was exhausted from going against the plausibility. He could kill her easily at the moment even if she possessed the power to destroy humanity.
But before he could close the half ofnthr distance between them...
Tap! Tap!
He suddenly heard the sound of footsteps. Soo Jinyoung was standing behind him, fully healed and wearing a serious expression.
"What are you doing?"
"It's nothing."
Fortunately, Park Joonhyuk was a skilled actor and managed to unsheathe his sword without her noticing. Nevertheless, Soo Jinyoung continued to gaze at him intently, as if she was trying to bore a hole through his head.
He reflexively turned his head away. However, It was not because of that intense gaze.
"By the way, how long are you going to stay like that?"
"Eh?"
At his gesture, Soo Jinyoung lowered her gaze to her body. Then her eyes widened upon realisation.
Pheonix Flame allowed her to restore her body as long as It wasn't completely destroyed or her soul crushed. However, that didn't extend to her clothing.
In other words, she was completely naked.
"....!!"
In an instant, Soo Jinyoung crouched down at once and a flurry of emotions crossed her face.
Shock, embarrassment, and resentment— they were all fighting for dominance. She quickly wrapped her arms around her knees, trying to shield herself from Park Joonhyuk's gaze.
Park Joonhyuk was also shocked.
(Could Soo Jinyoung make sure a cute expression? I thought she wouldn't mind something like this.)
Soo Jinyoung was a reincarnator who had already lived through eight lifetimes, each one leaving her with the memories of those past worlds. To shield herself from further trauma, she had sealed away her emotions. Even so, that didn't mean she was incapable of feeling anything at all.
In the end, It was Park Joonhyuk who failed to understand Soo Jinyoung despite being a reader.
"Ugh...."
He sighed and removed his jacket before throwing upon Soo Jinyoung. Feeling the piece of clothing, she turned her head like a watchtower towards him.
"W-What... Why?"
"Just take it. It'd be awkward if you kept walking around like that. Besides, no one wants to see those 'things' bouncing around. You know what I mean, right?"
Soo Jinyoung's face flushed red as she clutched the jacket tightly around her body. For someone who had lived through eight lifetimes, the embarrassment of such a situation was not something she had expected to feel.
"... Jerk."
"Sorry, did you say something just now?"
[There are two minutes left till the end of the Fable.]
[The constellations from the Korean Peninsula are looking at you with pity.]
(Fuck. The situation evolved from worst to fucked. What am I supposed to do when this guy's status window is like this?!!)
He had tried his investigation skill given to him as a reader benefit, but what he saw only drove him further into despair.
[Personal Skill, Eyes of Envy has activated.]
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[ « Soul Status » ]
Name: Keikoku Amane
Age: 200
Contracted Constellation: Witch of the Night
Primary Attributes: Disaster of Storms (???), King of Catastrophe (???)...
Skills: Antimatter Lv. ???, Antimatter Conversion Lv.???, Advanced Mana Control Lv. ???, Vector Control Lv.???
Divine Authorities: One Person Must Be Sacrificed.
Overall Stats: Physique Lv. ???, Strength Lv. ???, Agility Lv. ???, Magic Power Lv. ???
Description: ???
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His overall stats and skills weren't showing any values, that's why. His information wasn't like before.
He would have understood if he used any investigation skill, but he had used an investigation skill given to him as a reader. Even if the character in question was vastly stronger than him, he would still be able to see their information. However, that wasn't the case this time.
There was only one reason why his status window suddenly changed...
"... Don't tell me he awakened?"
Realising the truth, Park Joonhyuk clicked his tongue.
Awakening. It was a term used in Song of Nightmares. If Keikoku was currently going through an awakening, that means they were utterly screwed.
"Ha ha ha! I just thought about something good! Hey, are you guys hearing me?! Make sure you survive this attack! After all, It won't be worth it if you died so easily!!"
Keikoku laughed and performed a simple movement.
The hundred wings that reached above a 100 metres flew towards their head with a boom!
Escape was impossible. It was a demon strike that flew towards all directions. Trying to evade all of them was like trying to evade a nuclear bomb. Even if he managed to dodge one wing, they would surely be hit by the rest and be reduced to nothing.
"Fuck...!"
Park Joonhyuk could only curse and prepare himself for the impact.
He has already accepted his death. There was nothing him or anyone else could do in this situation.
In fact, this entire mess was all his fault.
If only he had destroyed False Grail, if only he had not tried to summon the Unknown Deity, perhaps the disaster wouldn't have been summoned and none of this would have happened.
He was going to pay for his sins. He prepared to meet his end. He waited and waited.
However...
"Eh?"
He was still alive. By some miracle, he was not erased into nothingness. To be more precise, the attack never touched him or even came down.
What's going on... Park Joonhyuk raised his head.
Soo Jinyoung and Angelica raised their heads, confused.
Just above their heads, the Antimatter Wings had stopped their approach and were currently trembling as if lamenting about something.
Keikoku Amane had stopped the black wings. But it was not out of his will. Even Keikoku did not understand what had happened.
"W-Wha... Aaaaaack!!!"
Keikoku screamed.
He felt the sharp blade of a sword. From what he was feeling, the attack did not penetrate him from behind but infront. But that was impossible. Surely, he would have noticed when someone was reaching towards him for an attack. Besides, nothing should have been able to harm or even affect him in his new form.
Yet... Why was he feeling pain?
Suddenly, the mysterious attacker removed the hood concealing his presence and his appearance was slowly revealed.
"You..."
Keikoku's demon-like eyes opened wide. Even Soo Jinyoung, Angelica and Park Joonhyuk were shocked as well.
It was definitely someone that wasn't supposed to be alive. Someone who was killed by the overwhelming violence of the disaster.
Someone was supposed to have left this world.
"... HOW THE HELL ARE YOU ALIVE?!!!"
It was Kim Jakga.