No.6 Delroa.
This Single Number, which had been eliminated in the Lüpir star system, was still a symbol of terror in the Galactic Empire.
The Lüpir star system, where 90% of the Galactic Empire’s forces evaporated during the subjugation operation alone, beca the graveyard for most of the heroes who once dominated the space age.
Half of them had beco wandering souls as soon as the battle began.
Boom-
“Everyone, close your eyes!”
Just making eye contact with Delroa was enough to blur the boundary between life and death.
Enormous blood-red eyeballs. 12 eyeballs were contained within their pupils. And within those eyeballs, 108 more eyeballs gazed at the Imperial forces.
Staring at the blood-red eyeballs seed to reverse one’s will to live, as if strangling oneself.
“Ugh!”
“Argh!”
So heroes were strangling themselves while spitting blood.
This isn’t the ti to be thinking.
Karlstein forcibly knocked them out and glared at Delroa. Only then could he take in the creature’s full form.
Countless hands enveloped the huge blood-red eyeballs. Behind the body made of hands, 12 wings fluttered slightly, leaving afterimages.
Single Numbers were characterized by a bizarre disgust that twisted one’s thought processes.
That’s not the real one.
It was clearly different from the one that nearly annihilated the Galactic Empire forces. Not only was it smaller than expected, but it also lacked the sa overwhelming presence as before.
Yet… its unique ntal attacks were similar.
Damn it.
The heroes with closed eyes were trembling and sweating.
In truth, sealing off vision was not a big problem for those here. They had often trained with so of their five senses restricted.
But even so…
“Urgh.”
“Y-Your Majesty!”
“What on earth?”
The heroes could barely control their bodies. They struggled to respond properly.
It was a ntal attack that went beyond restricting senses, as if completely removing them from perception. Its ntal attacks were so bizarre that even non-sensory training could not fill the gap.
This Kaiju was a completely different type from Kaira, which only responded with physical force.
It had to be this one of all things.
Those participating in this subjugation operation were composed to match Kaira.
Heroes were highly valuable personnel. Rather than aningless sacrifices en masse without considering compatibility like in the past Lüpir operation, they were better catered to specialized missions.
In other words, they were badly matched against Delroa.
I have to do this. No, I’ve got to do it alone.
Fighters like Maxien, Leira, and Palteon had to focus their strength on defeating Kaira later. They could not afford to waste their strength here.
Karlstein steeled his resolve.
Right.
Above all…
“Delroa!!!”
He also possessed Delroa’s power.
Let’s see who’s stronger.
“All forces, fall back!”
Currently, the allies could shout with their mouths open, but they could not tell if they were speaking properly, if they could hear, or if it was real. However, the golden wavelength in Karlstein’s voice was properly conveyed even to allies who had lost their hearing.
“Your Majesty!!”
“Are you there?!”
“My senses… even using Ether…! Ugh!”
Karlstein took a deep breath and shouted, imbuing it with Delroa’s power.
“Do not panic and stay where you are!”
Fortunately, Delroa just stood there staring at him, unmoving.
Karlstein invoked his power and placed his hand on Milo’s shoulder. A force alien to Ether rose and combined with the Ether.
At first, I couldn’t even draw this much…
Golden light seeped into Karlstein’s red Ether.
Whoosh-
A wave spread out instantly as the air was pushed away from Karlstein.
“You should be able to endure for a mont.”
“Urgh…!”
The veins on Milo’s muscular body bulged.
“Y-Your Majesty…!”
His senses seed to have returned barely, but he was not in good condition.
“It’ll be hard, but bear with it.”
It was the power of a Single Number to begin with. It was difficult for a human body to withstand it unscathed.
No one but Milo could endure this much.
“You lead the others and retreat to the passage.”
“Your Majesty! I cannot—“
“Milo! Do you dare to disobey?!”
Karlstein was urgent. Once Delroa started acting in earnest, he would not be able to pay attention to anything else.
“Ugh! U-understood. Cough!”
“I didn’t call you for nothing. You alone must protect all of them.”
Milo barely managed to nod.
“…If it’s just enduring.”
“Yes, I trust you.”
Most likely… this was as far as Milo could go.
“That’s enough. You’ve done well.”
Having placed such a heavy responsibility solely on Milo, he would likely struggle to contribute in the upcoming battle against Kaira.
“Take care of the rest, install the suppressors, and stand by.”
Karlstein pulled out the No. 6 balance-type armant, a spear and shield form, from his weapon box.
Crack-
Golden Ether began to explode outwards.
“Hoo…”
Golden aura rippled in his breath, and ghostly fire flowed from his eyes.
Why was Karlstein worshiped almost like a religion in the Galactic Empire?
Humans instinctively drew out power to protect themselves from danger. This was correlated with both physical and ntal strength. Ether was basically a mutually destructive energy source that destroyed the mind the more it was used.
The more recklessly and excessively humans circulate Ether, the more they unconsciously consu ntal strength.
But Karlstein’s ntal barrier… had never reached its limit until now.
Ether close to infinity began to burst out from within his body.
I’ve slain it once, I can do it twice again.
***
ㄴuuh, tf wrong with the screen
ㄴflickering on and off lol
ㄴo is it just ? suddenly feeling goosebumps
ㄴyea it been that way since entering that clearing
ㄴkinda feel sick idk y
ㄴughh
ㄴWhat is this?
At first, they thought there was just a problem with the screen. It had been broadcasting fine until now.
But after Delroa appeared on screen, things gradually beca quiet.
Was it inexplicable anxiety? Or perhaps an instinct as living beings?
ㄴfack urgh
ㄴsohow feel like throwing up
ㄴmy heads going fuzzy since that thing appeared
It was as if the reality of 《Chaos》, which had only been felt indirectly until now, was becoming visible.
ㄴIt was this bad?
ㄴand this isn’t even the final boss right
ㄴfeels like a final boss tho rite lol
ㄴnever seen orange looking so seriousface
ㄴuhh what the hells up with those guys?
ㄴSuicide?
ㄴso suddenly wtf?
ㄴmaybe its a ntal attack?
ㄴ@.@…
For users just watching through the Community, they only felt chills, without major problems. But when it started affecting reality, it beca tangible enough to feel on their skin.
ㄴphew. idk what it wud be like seeing that in reality
ㄴwould prolly faint
ㄴjust fainting is lucky dude
Fortunately, the Community connection gradually stabilized.
ㄴLich-sama doing god’s work yo
ㄴheard bro is pouring his soul into stabilizing the community.
ㄴlmao
ㄴhe was active enough to be a community celebrity, yet he’s gone missing after going under oradge
ㄴthink he being worked to da bone hahaha
ㄴthats how you use engineers lol
And then ca Karlstein’s golden Ether.
ㄴthis one’s even worse.
ㄴIs he really human?
ㄴugh. it’s not that gross or idk uncomfortable feeling again but…
ㄴWhat is this?
As Karlstein began to wield his power in earnest, even the Community users could feel it.
ㄴfeels like im boiling inside for sum reason
ㄴsa.
ㄴPassion? Resentnt? Anger? Joy?
ㄴno i think its like a complete set of emotions lol
ㄴbros i gotta take a break for a min
ㄴsa.
The confusion from the sudden emotional changes was brief.
ㄴIS THIS REAL?
ㄴare we being affected because Oradge’s in serious mode?
ㄴNo way lol
ㄴsay sothing believable brahaha
ㄴbut i think it’s true?
ㄴHow strong must he be for this to be possible?
ㄴ….
The Community’s atmosphere beca heavier as the influence reached beyond the Community.
It was different from earlier with Delroa. A Kaiju was, obviously, different from humans.
Well, it could be possible. There could exist beings capable of influencing beyond the Community. It was a vague thought, but they did not deny the possibility with thoughts like maybe, perhaps, or could be.
But a human? By himself at that?
It felt different. So much so that they wondered if there was a problem with the Community.
ㄴLich bro r u slacking?
ㄴmonitor the server bro lol
ㄴIs this really okay? What if we suddenly get possessed or sothing later?
ㄴdats so scary shit ha
ㄴlmao ikr
But they could not help but fall silent at the ensuing battle.
ㄴ….
ㄴ….
The Kaiju called Delroa was being personally torn apart by Karlstein, splattering blood.
***
[Welco to the secret chat room.]
ㄴYou’ve co?
ㄴWhy so late?
ㄴAh, I had so business.
ㄴI heard you’re quite busy these days?
ㄴWell, aren’t we all?
ㄴHaah…. These are turbulent tis.
This was, to put it, a gathering of Community users who did not engage in external activities.
ㄴWhat do you think of the Galactic Empire?
ㄴHmm…
ㄴCautious aren’t we now.
ㄴCo now, it’s just us.
ㄴHmm….
But no one would dare underestimate them.
ㄴIt’s a complicated situation.
ㄴThe world is wide indeed.
ㄴIt was the wrong ti to be licking each other’s wounds.
They could not be compared to ordinary users.
ㄴIsn’t it unclear what stance we should take?
ㄴStill… he’s too extre.
ㄴHis actions since claiming to be an administrator have been truly dangerous.
ㄴNot just extre, but impulsive too.
ㄴDinsional conquest….
ㄴBut he wasn’t the type to be consud by conquest either.
ㄴI don’t think it’s bad.
ㄴIt will be difficult to delay any longer. Your dinsions might be the next target.
ㄴHmm….
ㄴLet us decide quickly.
ㄴBut considering Sephiroth and Chaos….
Were they to cooperate… or oppose Oradge?
But as those in power always have, they brought up cautious argunts.
ㄴHe doesn’t seem to know about our existence, is there a need to step forward?
ㄴWaiting might not be bad.
ㄴMhm I agree
ㄴWe need to observe his future actions.
ㄴLet us watch a little longer.
And then…
ㄴOh, I have sothing else to share with you all.
ㄴMm?
ㄴGood news?
ㄴHaha. It’s nothing much, just thought it might be ti to accept a new mber.
ㄴOh.
ㄴHow many centuries has it been?
ㄴWell if it’s your recomndation….
ㄴIndeed, I’m quite interested.
ㄴSo what’s their nickna?
ㄴIs it an active fella?
After a mont’s pause, soone finally revealed the nickna.
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ㄴIt’s soone called I’mThePirateKing.
ㄴOho….
The Community was vast, yet at the sa ti, /genesisforsaken
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