Chapter 163

Chapter 163

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"This little one"

Hajoon gritted his teeth.

From her words and the way she vanished in front of him, he realized that she had come to know everything.

"Philaten."

Hajoon called out to Philaten.

However, Philaten responded with a tone of inconvenience.

-I'm sorry. Even with my senses, I cannot locate her.

Hajoon's expression crumpled at this revelation.

The reason Philaten couldn't locate her was likely because she had used the power of the Rune Language.

A power that turns imaginary phenomena into reality.

If she wished not to be found by him, even Hajoon would have a hard time locating her.

"Damn it."

Hajoon clicked his tongue in annoyance.

It was clear that Haruna was intent on taking revenge by herself.

Despite not being someone with the willpower to stain her hands with blood.

"Let me know when you find Haruna's location."

-Understood.

Two weeks had passed since Haruna Ruel disappeared.

In this situation, Haruna's episode naturally progressed, heading towards its final chapter.

[The Reality Behind the God in Rumors, Does God Really Exist?]

[The God of Dreams Who Fulfills Wishes, As Testified by Many]

[The Birth of the New Religion Salvation Church. A Religious Group Believing in a Real God]

All this unfolded in just two weeks.

God had intervened in people's dreams to fulfill their wishes, and suddenly, a large number of believers had formed a religious group.

It was the Salvation Church that he had seen in the game.

Though this religious group posed no significant threat, Hajoon knew that 'faith' made the entity stronger.

In other words, God had now grown into a final boss, incomparable to his former self.

In this situation, Hajoon stood quietly on the rooftop of a high-rise building, enjoying the breeze and surveying the area.

He was simply trying to locate Haruna.

As Philaten said, detecting her from a high place like this would be more accurate.

Suddenly sensing something, Hajoon furrowed his brows.

He turned his head towards the sensation of someone approaching.

-Is this our first time meeting in reality?

A girl's voice echoed.

A girl resembling Haruna Ruel.

God smiled and spoke to Hajoon.

-This is the path she chose. It's not your place to intervene.

Hajoon looked at her with a composed expression.

A body now capable of materializing not only in dreams but also in reality.

The faith of people had solidified her existence, making this phenomenon possible.

She had grown into the final boss suitable for the last ending.

Hajoon asked, looking at her.

"Did you tell Haruna the truth?"

-Yes, I granted her wish.

Why?

It was a natural question for Hajoon to ask.

The target of her revenge was the Altar, and it would undoubtedly be an unfavorable situation for the deity.

To this question, the deity readily answered.

The deity said,

-I cannot indulge in lies, even if I don't grant wishes. She said it herself. She wanted to see her family, not her grandfather, and when she learned the truth, she wanted revenge. I simply granted her wish.

So that was it?

As the deity explained, there were limitations to its 'omnipotence'.

First, it cannot indulge in lies, even if it does not grant wishes, and secondly, its incredible power is activated only when there is a being wishing for something.

The deity is an entity born from the hopes and faith people place in a god.

If it indulges in false wishes, it would essentially be denying its own existence, leading potentially to its own dissolution.

"Do you mean it doesn't matter if the Altar disappears?"

To this question, she just smiled.

Although no answer was given, it wasn't necessary to hear one.

From previous conversations with her, it was evident she easily dismissed the Altar.

-The Altar should rightfully disappear. They belonged to evil even before they worshipped me. And now, they are no longer needed.

As she said, the followers of the new religious group 'Salvation Church' were acknowledging her existence.

This was also the reason she easily granted Haruna's wish.

Presumably, the deity no longer cared whether the Altar remained or disappeared.

Her goal was to become an absolute entity, known as a 'god'.

The only god in this world.

Even without followers like the Altar, her inherent power was omnipotent and absolute.

This made her dangerous.

The moment her 'power' becomes unrestricted is the moment she becomes a true god, and also the moment the game ends.

The future was uncertain, but if it's game over, it certainly wouldn't be a good one.

-Give up, you can't handle it anymore.

She said.

To an onlooker, her smile might seem kind and benevolent as she continued to speak to Hajoon.

-Thousands, millions of people believe in my existence. In the end, this will only solidify my existence more.

.

Hajoon did not respond much to her words.

He had learned all he wanted to know, so there was no need to continue the conversation.

Ignoring her, Hajoon continued with what he was doing.

-You can never stop me. Haruna Ruel, that child, has finally come to me.

She spoke to Hajoon with a relaxed expression.

Her power would grow further with the faith of the people, and if she gets Haruna Ruel, the child, she could use her power without restrictions.

It was impossible.

He was supposed to be dead.

Soon, the figure emerged from the shadows and stepped closer.

"How have you been?"

Zehar.

Her grandfather, Zehar, was looking at her with a gentle smile.

Ah, ah.

As she confronted him, Haruna's lips trembled.

Not only was it unbelievable that he was alive, but also her desire for revenge began to fade.

Only fear and doubt arose in her emotions.

Yet, Haruna gritted her teeth and reignited her desire for revenge.

Seeing this, Zehar looked at her somberly and said,

"Judging by your face, you've come to know everything."

Did you really do it, Grandfather?

Haruna suppressed her emotions and asked him.

Zehar straightforwardly answered her question.

Yes.

Why, why did you do that?

Haruna asked Zehar why he had committed such acts against her.

Zehar looked straight at Haruna and explained,

You were chosen by that power.

Just for that reason?

Not just. That power can change everything.

His voice remained calm and composed.

Zehar was calm and still looked the same as before.

That's why it hurt her so much.

It felt like being stabbed hundreds of times with a knife.

Just for that

Runes began to rise from Haruna's body.

Tears of grief streamed down her face.

Between her tears, she let out a distorted laugh.

Just for that stupid reason, you killed Mom and Dad?

To this question, Zehar simply nodded quietly.

At that moment.

!

Haruna let out a scream and extended her hand towards Zehar.

The entire space trembled and fluctuated as the phenomenon, manifested by runes, took effect.

The walls and pillars supporting the ceiling, everything moved at her will, converging to crush Zehar.

But then.

Ssshhh

Everything reverted back to its original state.

Haruna slowly lowered her raised hand and finally collapsed to the floor.

She couldn't bring herself to kill her grandfather.

Memories with her grandfather, which continued to hurt her, kept resurfacing.

Even knowing they were all lies, she couldnt bring herself to act.

Her heart felt like it was being squeezed, causing immense pain.

Her head slowly bowed.

She berated herself for being foolish and unable to carry out her long-desired revenge.

In that moment.

Whoosh!

Once again, a wave reached her.

The wave of magical power created by Hajoon.

Haruna's eyes flickered in realization.

This time, she couldnt escape Hajoon's wave.

And the moment she was detected by the magical wave.

Click- Someone's hand was placed on top of Haruna's head.

Haruna slowly raised her head to look at the owner of the hand.

There stood Hajoon, looking down at her calmly.

Ran off to take revenge on your own, and look at you now.

.

Do you feel better now?

To his question, Haruna quietly shook her head.

It was rather painful.

Her heart ached too much.

Hajoon looked at her and asked,

If its hard, ask for help, I'll help you.

Haruna's eyes trembled at his words.

Her body shook.

Hajoon's words made her hesitate.

But then the next words.

Theres no need to handle this alone.

Tears uncontrollably welled up in Haruna's eyes.

Her throat choked up with sobs, and tears incessantly leaked out. Her tears dropped to the floor as she pleaded desperately to Hajoon.

Help me, Hajoon.

.

Watching her, Hajoon calmly responded to her plea.

Okay.

Hajoon had a personal wish.

Though he couldnt change the painful path Haruna Ruel had to take.

He wished that she could find at least some happiness.

Therefore.

[It will be over soon.]

To fulfill the wish she desired.

From Hajoon's body, a fierce golden magic surged, swirling around as if embodying her emotions.

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