Chapter 334:

Chapter 334:

I'm so close to actually retiring.

The house was buzzing with energy, perhaps because I'd already announced that I'd be done terrorizing Stardus before next month.

Da-in, dig some more over here!"

Everyone was excited, and now they're building a big pool in front of the house.

I told them that since I'm retiring, I'm going to hang out here before the summer is over, but they seemed excited, so I didn't stop them.

but I thought for sure it would take years to build a pool A few days in and it's already starting to take shape.

Maybe it's because when it comes time to fill it with water, Eun-woo or Ariel, our water master, can do it quickly and we only have to dig. I'm sure their water will be cleaner than the groundwater.

Anyway, while everyone was thinking about my retirement, I was alone, thinking about what terrorism to do.

"Mmmm"

I had only a few days left to terrorize, and I needed to be careful with each one. I desired to make it a little more spectacular.

Hmm, a department store? Or hijack a ship for the first time in a long time?

Even while thinking about it, I wasn't really interested in the content of the terrorism itself.

When it comes down to it, there's only one reason I'm terrorizing.

Because of Stardus.

I rolled my pen with that thought.

Stardus.

My favorite, the one who was the reason I lived in this world.

Maybe If I have my way, she and I won't see much of each other after my last terror.

Especially after I defeat the Sun God and see this world's happy ending If I'm lucky enough to survive until then, we'll probably never see each other again.

As such, it was only natural that I would cherish the few remaining attacks.

One of the few times I could see my favorite person before we parted ways.

Of course, if I'm going to hit a bomb, my favorite is going to be Stardus'

Still, I was a little disappointed.

Actually, I was more disappointed than I let on, I just didn't want to make a big deal out of it.

"Still."

I put down my pen and thought to myself.

Stardus, she's not as hostile to me as she was just now If anything, she's more tolerant than I expected after what I did.

Though she did have the characteristic of approaching me so casually that I thought she might like me.

Anyway.

Maybe we can part with each other smiling at the end.

A villain parting with a hero with a smile on his face, that would be a great luxury.

With that thought in mind I made up my mind and decided.

Okay.

Now, let's stop avoiding Stardus.

Running away was never the answer.

With that determination, I called Seo-Eun and Eun-woo.

"Okay, I've decided on the next attack. Let's go."

"Yes, Da-in. What is it?"

"Here. Listen"

And with that, I planned the attack, looking forward to more conversations with Stardus.

***

Soon, the day of the attack arrived and as expected my terror was accompanied by a broadcast.

"Hello, everyone. This is Egostic!"

*

[The mangosticks who jumped like dogs as soon as Egostic broadcast notification rang out] [First of all, I'm a mangostick!]

[Mangostick Broadcast Day <- should be humanly declared a national holiday]

[Now I can't live without mangostick]

[S-class hero who communicates with me regularly isn't that the best]

[Reason I live = because I know an Egostic broadcast will come someday]

[These guys are already trained, so they're just going to giggle and like it when they get to see Egostic's face actually, I do too]

[Protector of the Republic of Korea, agent of God, and savior of the world MAN-GOAT is that you again]

*

In the sky above Seoul, South Korea, I turned on my camera, and as usual, the usual mix of chatter popped up.

I can't wait to see them again.

I felt a cold sweat run down my spine.

Of course, it was nothing unusual for a hero to curse out a villain, but it was unexpected given the recent history between her and me. I mean, it seems like just yesterday we were walking hand-in-hand through the labyrinth

And I wasn't the only one who found it odd.

*

[??????]

[What is itour Stardus is weird]

[Are they fighting?]

[BREAKING] Stardus is sick with jealousy over Angel]

[SSS-class hero is trashy go!!!!!!!!!!!]

[What is it, mango cheating or something?]

*

All of them are confused by Stardus' strange reaction.

Anyway, I'm still trying to figure out what's going on.

I decided to approach her today instead of avoiding her, so I smiled and opened my mouth.

"Haha, I didn't do anything, I just played a little prank on the department store. There's a rumor that there's a bomb in the fifth floor area, which is currently closed due to construction?"

"Ha, boring. That's so typical of you, trashy."

I smiled at her snarky retort.

I grinned and waved the detonator in front of her.

"Come on! Whatever, time is running out. If we don't go soon You know?"

"Tsk"

With that, she gave me one last annoyed glance before flying off down the department store.

And with that, I stare in her direction for a long time, smiling.

I turned off the camera for a moment, turning off the chat window that was burning with questions about what the hell is wrong with Stardus.

And then I was up in the sky with no one watching me.

".."

I wiped the smile off my face and stood there.

What is this, why is she doing this?

She looked so different from her usual self, approaching me casually.

Immediately, a thought popped into my head.

Why? You know.

Was that her true intention?

As I suspected, her intimate demeanor up until now was just a cover to catch me off guard, and that was her true intention.I decided to defeat the concept.

"HahaI knew it."

I muttered quietly to myself, smiling weakly.

Yeah, I saw it coming? I know exactly what Stardus was like in the comics. She never compromises with villains, and I'm supposed to be friends with her? Ridiculous.

I don't remember what I said. What, Stardus likes me? Hahaha, I was right after all. I thought it was a ridiculous guess.

Well, I'm rather flattered.

I was like, "Seriously, I thought so.

[Are you crying?]

"Be quiet."

I feel like my heart is broken.

It must be an illusion.

***

Stardus was in the center of the department store, her hands covering her face.

"Ugh"

Is this right?

I'm sorry for swearing and I want to apologize right now?

Even as he thought that, Stardus muttered quietly to herself.

"Still."

It worked, didn't it?

Unlike before, when he was avoiding her, he kept talking to her.

Hes been cursed atbut hes still smiling.

Does he like this?

She made up her mind and decided to give it a try, unaware of the fierce warnings her gut was giving her.