Chapter 421

I am not a returner Episode 421:

War of the Stars (12)

Silver waves rising elegantly.

Unlike the ‘galaxy’ used by Ojin, there was no harsh silver tsunami that seemed to be rushing fiercely, nor was there any blue lightning flashing between the silver particles.

Calm like a windless lake.

As quietly as the drizzle falling in the early morning.

The surrounding land is dyed silver.

“...You have truly carried out a ministry.”

Mobius smiled as he looked at the ground where the silver waves settled.

Unlike himself, who was somewhat free from the ‘restrictions’ through the power of the Black Heaven, there was no way for Vega to escape the restrictions of the law.

Although the restrictions of the law are much weaker than they used to be.

Even after deploying the sanctuary, it was not weakened to a level where it would be safe.

“Vega-sama, you probably know what the price is, right?”

[Of course.]

The disappearance of the existence of a ‘constellation’ itself.

It is certain that the restrictions of the law have become weaker than in the past, so it may be possible to avoid extinction, but there is no doubt that its ‘status’ as a constellation will be fundamentally lowered and the stigmata itself will suffer permanent loss.

For a constellation whose body was made up of the magical power of stigmata, the permanent loss of stigmata was equivalent to the disappearance of a body part such as a limb for a human being.

perhaps.

The day when Vega will be called the ‘Constellation of the North Star’ may never return.

“Are you giving up your position as the North Star for a mere human?”

[I don’t think that’s what you should say, having sacrificed everything for that mere human. ...No, maybe that’s why you can have doubts.]

Vega smiled bitterly and nodded.

She placed her hand on Ojin’s fallen shoulder with warm eyes.

[If it were for this child, would the position of the North Star be so important?]

Even if existence itself were to disappear.

I was willing to disappear for the sake of misdiagnosis.

“Vega...”

Ojin, who was barely able to suppress his seething magic while panting heavily due to the aftereffects of using the Sanctuary, staggered to his feet.

Just by raising my body, the tattered magic circuit screamed and a terrible pain struck my whole body.

“no.”

I couldn’t let Vega sacrifice herself like this.

When she tried to use ‘Gaecheon’ rather than take the risk of disappearing.

[My child.]

Vega’s warm hand touched Ojin’s forehead.

[I’m sorry for making you carry this burden alone.]

Thinking about the terrible burden and responsibility that Ojin must have felt under the name of the Star of Reverse Heaven, my heart sinks.

“Bullshit... don’t...”

[Take a break.]

Tak.

Vega’s fingertips lightly hit Ojin’s forehead.

Ojin, who had been struggling to get up, fell to the floor like a doll whose strings had been cut.

Vega, who was looking down at the unconscious Ojin with eyes full of love, slowly turned around.

[My wife will share the burden you are carrying.] It is

the duty and responsibility of the Constellation, so I have no intention of talking about grandiose goals.

I just couldn’t stand watching Oh Jin suffer alone any longer.

Decisions made based on emotion, not reason, and impulse rather than logic.

If my past self saw me now, I would click my tongue and say it was foolish.

‘It doesn’t matter.’

Compared to when I spent time alone like a stone statue in a vast temple, I am so happy now that even comparisons are meaningless.

Because I met someone who taught me this feeling of happiness.

If only for him.

I am willing to take any cost.

[Come, snake.]

A blue electric charge burned among the quietly rising silver waves.

“ha ha ha.”

A dry laugh flowed from between Moebius’s lips.

if.

What would it have been like if Eve had been by her side the day she lost her?

“Ha...”

A hollow laugh escaped Moebius’ mouth as he watched the scene.

I already knew that the North Star constellation was absurd, but to this extent?

“You’re crazy.”

Pushing away the dark clouds with the magical power of the stigmata, which could be said to be its polar opposite, was the same as extinguishing a blazing fire by crushing it with a haystack.

If you’re not careful, you can do something crazy that will only lead to the clouds of darkness growing.

It was an overwhelming sight that even the burning desire for revenge could die down in one go. [

Ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

...

Although he succeeded in driving out the clouds of the dark sky with overwhelming magical power, it was difficult to withstand the restrictions of the law that followed like a tag.

“Vega, you’re at your limit too, aren’t you?”

A fight between Vega, who is restricted by the law, and Moebius, who is free from the restrictions.

When the battle between the two dragged on, there was no need to think about which side would be at a disadvantage.

“Your noble sacrifice... I will trample on it cruelly.”

He had just used too much force, so he couldn’t continue his attacks right away.

He had a ‘companion’.

A reliable colleague who will carry out the mission even if it means burning the stigmata if it is his order.

“Now, please bring rest to the suffering goddess.”

Moebius snapped his fingers.

The eyes of the black star constellations that were pushing the awakened people turned to Vega.

Gurgling!

The black clouds flowing from their bodies attacked Vega.

[Ugh...!]

As other constellations joined in, the brilliantly burning silver waves gradually began to lose their shine.

‘As it is...’

Even though she was the constellation of the North Star, she could not prevent the merger of the Black Star constellations on her own while being restricted by the law.

[My... child.]

Vega’s gaze turned to Ojin.

I chewed my lips as I looked at Ojin, who had fallen unconscious.

‘I’m sorry.’

Vega took a step forward and raised the stigmata’s magical power even further.

When the incoming clouds of black sky were about to completely swallow her up.

[Sanctuary unfolds in a snowy field.]

A fierce snowstorm swept away black storm clouds.

[Deneb...?]

[Hmph, I can master all the forms by myself.]

The constellation of Cygnus steps forward.

[Sorry, sister! I’m a little late because I had to evacuate the other children!]

The constellation Virgo flew in with a lively smile.

[Woohyuk. That’s enough.]

[Hahaha! It was a manly fight, Sakaki!]

The constellation of Leo and the constellation of Taurus walked with shining stigmata.

Following in their footsteps.

[It is just as Vega said.]

[Just as we have changed, the law must also change.]

[Like before, we cannot just sit back and watch this time.]

One by one, the constellations that had lowered their heads and were avoiding gaze stood around Vega.

[You guys...]

Vega looked at the constellations around her with trembling eyes.

[Why did you think you were the only one who could sacrifice for your child?]

Deneb burst into laughter and tapped Vega on the shoulder.

[‘If you value your relationship with children, please come out’? No, what will our children think of the constellations if we keep quiet after hearing those words?]

Even as I grimaced in pain, as if the restrictions of the law had begun.

Deneb expanded the ‘sanctuary’ that had been developed to its fullest extent even further.

[Now, let’s show this clearly to our children.]

Brilliant starlight rose from the bodies of the lined up constellations.

[Why we are called ‘constellations’.]

The rising starlight split the black sky.