“Hey. Go on ahead. I have sothing to discuss with this friend.”
Seol-Hwi spoke, observing Songhwa’s increasingly darkening complexion.
Since this child’s eyes couldn’t see the entity called AI, staying together unnecessarily might earn him the label of a lunatic.
Of course, he hadn’t ruled out the possibility that Songhwa had already concluded he was one of those insane people(?).
“Ah, then I’ll head up.”
Whoosh.
Despite the polite deanor, Songhwa disappeared in a near sprint.
Seeing this, Seol-Hwi belatedly wondered if there was sothing urgent.
- Is it because you hung out with soone like Sa Yu-kang? I find myself disliking the conversation with you.
In the anti, Shin Yaja spoke up again.
“If you’re already disliking it when we have to continue being together, what are we going to do? And since we’re on the topic…”
Seol-Hwi continued, grinning widely.
“You lost to Sa Yu-kang in a fight.”
- What are you talking about! That wasn’t a proper fight! We didn’t even get to compete properly in the first place!
Shin Yaja felt so wronged.
At that ti, he was an AI in the body of Cheon Wol-seong, while Sa Yu-kang was inhabiting Seol-Hwi’s body.
In other words, even though Sa Yu-kang faced a much more difficult battle, it seed Shin Yaja couldn’t admit it due to his pride.
However, unlike the process, the outco was harsh.
The separation from the player ended for him, but Sa Yu-kang faced the unfortunate situation of being annihilated.
‘Co to think of it, the AI level was Lv2 back then.’
Recalling the past life, the AI level was determined by the AI itself.
There was a ti when Sa Yu-kang transford from Lv1 to Lv2 while fighting the bald supre master.
‘I think I know why Sa Yu-kang didn’t go to Lv3. He must have judged that he couldn’t overco the crisis on his own.’
The evidence is right in front of him, in the form of Shin Yaja.
If Sa Yu-kang hadn’t controlled his body directly and moved, he wouldn’t have dared to think of fighting and winning against that guy.
Of course, it might also be that his martial arts level wasn’t at Lv3 at that ti.
“Yeah. I get it, you’re good at fighting too. So, about that…”
The past is the past.
Seol-Hwi decided not to provoke his emotions any further.
Instead, he wanted to coax him into revealing what he needed to know.
If Shin Yaja helped, he could significantly reduce nurous trials and errors.
“What happens if we catch that North Star guy? Is it a good thing?”
- Yeah, it’s because of your words that I’m here.
Finally, a proper dialogue began.
- I understand why you’re curious, but it’s a pointless endeavor now. It will only increase your suffering.
“Can you tell why in detail? I’m itching to catch that guy right now.”
- That’s an act befitting an ignorant and foolish fellow like you.
“I told you earlier. I’m not afraid.”
As Seol-Hwi coaxed gently, Shin Yaja folded his arms behind his back and shook his head.
He adopted a posture like a scholar imparting wisdom to the ignorant.
Judging by his deanor, he was acting just as Seol-Hwi intended him to.
Of course, like a seasoned AI, he didn’t comply easily.
- If you answer my question first, I’ll tell you what you want. I have many curiosities too.
“Sure, ask away.”
Seol-Hwi nodded.
Upon hearing him, it seed that he too had quite a few questions about himself.
- Why are you doing sothing so reckless? You must know the power of the Creator?
This seed to be the part he couldn’t understand the most.
He must have clearly seen the overwhelming power of the Absolute, and naturally, he should have thought of giving up.
Even Sa Yu-kang, with his strong determination, had no choice but to choose AI, so in a way, it was a reasonable inference for them.
“Well, how should I put it… It’s…”
- Do you have such a grand dream that you must defeat him?
“A grand dream? No, quite the opposite.”
- What do you an?
“I’m saying winning or losing ans nothing to . I’m not foolish enough to risk my life over that.”
- Then what’s the reason?
“Just that guy…”
Seol-Hwi grinned widely at that point.
“All I think about is how to tornt him. How to drive him crazy.”
- ….
AI Shin Yaja didn’t answer at this point, but Seol-Hwi could understand his mind.
He must have thought it was a bit unexpected.
The spirit and will that doesn’t give up even after fighting the Absolute.
It must have been a long ti since he’d seen soone struggling not to succumb.
And it would be difficult to ignore that will.
At least if it’s AI, there must have been a ti when he harbored such feelings toward the Absolute One.
- This is the last question. Why should I help you?
Perhaps this was what he was really curious about.
He needed a definite motive.
The reason he should help him.
“Well, you see.”
Seol-Hwi slightly revealed his true intentions. The fresh goal set from today.
If it’s the direction of life, this would be it.
“I’m thinking of reviving everyone.”
- What do you an by that?
“I’m planning to go back in ti, to rescue everyone suffering in this world, in the system… Of course, among them…”
Seol-Hwi, having beco serious, looked at him and spoke.
“You’re included too.”
Shin Yaja’s expression was subtle.
He seed both surprised and extrely displeased.
Yet, his gaze was fixed precisely on Seol-Hwi’s eyes.
- Are you really thinking of turning back ti…?
Shin Yaja asked again.
“Yes. I don’t know how yet.”
- ……!
It seed he finally realized Seol-Hwi’s words were sincere.
Soon, Shin Yaja showed a reaction of acknowledgnt.
It was the first ti an AI had appeared seeking permission to enter a player’s body.
Thus, Seol-Hwi was recognized as a transcendental being like him.
It was undeniable that he was slightly beyond that level.
- As expected, it’s a cheeky thought befitting a lacking guy. There’s no way that’s possible, and even if it were… No, there’s no need for to say it here.
A negative expression of intent.
However, only the attitude was like that; a completely different conclusion was reached.
- In a way, seeing you beco unhappy while harboring such hopes might be amusing. Fine, I’ll cooperate. From now on, ask everything you’re curious about.
The desired direction was different, but Seol-Hwi didn’t care.
Once he decided to cooperate, he could get what he wanted.
- For reference, the top players end up killing the cult leader and eting the Creator.
AI Shin Yaja’s explanation continued from this point.
A player who reaches the pinnacle eventually fights the Absolute One, the one referred to as the ‘Creator.’
And after being overwheld by his overpowering strength, they choose one of three paths.
The first is, unexpectedly, choosing to self-destruct and disappear from this world.
The second is to endlessly challenge, creating a special event within the system.
That is to gain the ability obtained by killing the three gods disguised as examiners.
And the last one is the final choice.
Submitting like him to beco an AI.
“In the end, it ans once you beco an AI, you’ve experienced everything.”
Seol-Hwi felt discomfort at that point.
After mastering everything within the system, the final choice being AI felt a bit off.
“Who are those three gods?”
- Big Dipper Star or North Star, South Dipper Star, and there is Siming1 Star.
“What do each of them do?”
- They all possess the power of the gods, and their martial prowess surpasses that of Heavenly Killing Star. First, the Big Dipper Star you ntioned is comparable to a Demon God. However, even if they’ve reached the level of a Super Deity, they’re not to be underestimated. Even players at the pinnacle found them troubleso.
He continued his explanation one by one.
- And then there’s the South Dipper Star. Physical attributes aside, that guy has a special ability.
“What is it?”
- The ability to never die. So, to kill him, you can’t rely on natural abilities. The most difficult aspect of this guy is not the strength of his power, but his ntal attacks.
“Explain it in more detail.”
- South Dipper Star is a god who governs life. If you lose to him, the environnt changes to grant you infinite life, and you can never die. You have no choice but to continue killing people within the Eternal Purity. Of course, if you win, you gain infinite life and can leave the Eternal Purity.
“Infinite life? No way, that’s precious…”
Seol-Hwi suddenly rembered what Sa Yu-kang had said in the past.
- I see you’ve heard from Sa Yu-kang. Yes. Whether you win or lose, in the process, you end up having to kill close acquaintances, people you liked or loved, and you gain life. The longer the victory or defeat lasts, the more you are forced into a situation where you have no choice but to keep killing soone.
“……!”
Seol-Hwi recalled once again what Sa Yu-kang had said.
“Crazy.”
Seol-Hwi inadvertently blurted out a curse.
He realized that the mission given after choosing the dium difficulty referred to an incident where one could fight against the Hidden Troops.
‘To fight and win against the South Dipper Star, I have to kill the ones I love every ti to gain life?’
These nonsensical conditions.
Especially, it ntioned another hell where you have to kill them forever if you fail.
The erosion of humanity is secondary; one just becos a murderer.
- For reference, even the top players who tried to kill the South Dipper Star suffered considerable pain here.
“Why not just kill him imdiately after fighting, so you don’t have to do such things?”
- As soon as the fight begins, he disappears in an instant. It’s such a fleeting mont that it’s impossible to react. And when we kill dozens of precious people, he briefly shows himself, but only for a slightly longer ti than the first ti, and quickly disappears again. He repeats that constantly.
“Soday I will kill him, but in the anti, I will gain infinite lives……”
- In the anti, humanity wears away.
Simply put, it ans that one is no longer their original self.
Seol-Hwi could finally feel the horror of South Dipper Star.
He was the reason why the AIs had beco so emotionless.
‘Is that why he liked soone like ?’
Sa Yu-kang.
The most worn-out human, yet the one who helped him with all his might without losing his humanity.
And now he thought he understood why he said, “Can you do it?”
And why he didn’t explain in detail how to gain so many lives.
- And finally, the Siming Star.
He spoke seriously, and the explanation was shorter than before.
But one thing was certain.
It was more intense than any explanation.
- Think of it as using the power of the Heavenly Killing Star and not dying, then it’s easy to understand. Because he has all the stats of this world.
The ‘Absolute God’ was not the ‘Absolute One’ Seol-Hwi had thought of.
It was a figure within the system possessing all the stats.
Having power on the level of Earth Demon, yet with stamina and internal qi—It ant everything was infinite.
- Well, it’s best not to fight the Siming Star if you can help it. If you have the power to kill him, it’s better to kill the Creator. However, what you should know is that no one has ever killed him. And…….
“…….”
- He possesses abilities on par with the Creator.
Songhwa was fidgeting nervously in the top floor office of Earth Demon at Heavenly Library.
It seed like staying here would result in sothing disastrous.
“I need to get out of here…”
There was nothing to pack since he brought nothing, but the problem was whether there was anywhere to go.
Having only been within Strange Beings Troops, he knew no one and had no suitable place to go.
“Still, it’s better than being with a madman… Eek!”
Songhwa, who was lingering by the door, was startled.
The man, Seol-Hwi, had appeared again.
“Oh, Songhwa. Let’s go quickly. There’s a place we need to go.”
“…What? Where to?”
Songhwa asked, eyes wide open.
“Oh. It’s the Repentance Cave. There’s a guy sitting at the entrance of Martial Arts Island. We’re going to him.”
“What? Why?”
“To kill him.”
“….”
Seol-Hwi spoke nonchalantly and turned around.
In a hurry, Songhwa grabbed him and asked.
“Why are you trying to kill…?”
“Yeah. There’s a good reason. I’ll explain after I kill.”
“No, I an, why kill and then explain…?”
The man was no longer listening.
He was already descending the stairs.
“Why…”
Songhwa stood there in a daze.
In the end, he couldn’t hold back his pent-up frustration.
“No, seriously, why on earth are you killing soone who’s just standing there?!”
He raised his voice as much as he could, but there was no way the man could hear it.
It was only slightly louder than usual. It wasn’t loud enough for soone outside to hear.
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