91 – Episode 91. Who watches the Watchmen? (2)
What is happening now was foreseen from the moment Heidi came into my sight.
After accepting Heidi as a ninja candidate, I looked up information about the village of Andes where she came from.
Orpheus mainly collected the information, but my encouragement and support from the side played a big role as well.
– …Robin. Isn’t the village of Andes gone now?
It didn’t just disappear like the wind, but a week ago, all the villagers were killed in a yokai attack.
The local lord gathered soldiers to suppress it and searched the mountains, but the yokai disappeared without a trace right after.
With the presence of a watcher flowing through her body and even ominous incidents, it’s hard not to be suspicious.
But because the presence wasn’t strong enough to be convinced that she’s a watcher, I’m currently giving her the final notice.
“10.”
I slowly started the countdown.
“1. Die.”
It was the moment when I infused mana into the escape ninja’s sword to cut cleanly.
“An, an opportunity! Ugh.”
Suddenly, Heidi shouted and waved her arms. After speaking, she realized that her voice was too loud and quickly covered her mouth.
“Speak quietly.”
“I was going to tell you when I had the chance.”
“You’re a Watcher?”
“I’m not a Watcher.”
“Are you sure?”
“…Maybe.”
“If you can’t explain clearly, you’ll die.”
To buy time for the Watcher pup, it was necessary to remain calm. Killing something that looked like a young child was a bit difficult, but there was no choice but to gather strength.
For the safety of the people, as a Yasya, one must kill without discrimination.
“…It might be a bit long, is that alright?”
“Summarize it in three lines.”
“What is three lines?”
“…”
“I’m sorry. I really didn’t know, so I asked. My mistake.”
Ugh, the kid’s not very bright. That’s why I don’t like dealing with kids.
Try to shorten it as much as possible.”
“Oh, I got it.”
Heidi’s explanation began with an incident that happened a week ago.
“The weather was nice and I had nothing to do, so I went out for a walk. I brought a few potatoes just in case-“
“Hey, you want to see me go crazy?”
Whether it’s boiling potatoes or roasting sweet potatoes, or stir-frying asparagus, I don’t care.
“Just summarize the main point. Got it?”
“…The Observer has entered my body. Its name is ‘Zanda-Lecan’.”
“Hey, you should have said that first.”
That’s why I don’t like clueless brats.
“At first, I didn’t know it was the Observer. I just had a slight headache. I thought it was because I had been exposed to too much sunlight. I realized something strange had happened to my body when I went to the village. She kept whispering…”
“How?”
“Every time I saw the villagers, she would say things like ‘Should I kill them?’ or ‘Just say the word. I love blood.’ She tried to control my body and mind.”
“I see.”
I remember when the Observer first entered my body. Was it Hanssanda?
He kept showing me a strange map and telling me to go there. When I refused, he taunted me with visions of my well-off younger sister and parents. I remember him opening the space he created and beating me until I died.
The brat’s expression quickly darkened as he spoke.
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“I could endure it a few times. Pretending not to hear, shouting that I didn’t like it. But she wouldn’t leave my head.”
Heidi trembled, as if recalling that moment.
“I was still holding on. Then a scream, ‘Kiya-hoo!’ echoed in my head and I lost consciousness.”
“Hmm.”
“When I regained consciousness and stood up, everyone in the village was dead… It was clear that the monster had used my body to do something.”
Is it finally coming to an end?
“You, you were so scared. My family, Jay unnie who always took care of me, Tom ahjussi who made toys for me, I made them all with my own hands-“
“Hey.”
There’s too much explanation. It can’t be helped if my face becomes ugly.
“…I kept running away. Because I kept hearing the voice. Because I didn’t know when it would chase me. Because I might end up killing someone.”
“And you came to find me after seeing the recruitment post?”
“I heard that the runaway ninja defeated countless guards. Instead of going on a rampage and killing someone, I thought it would be better to die by the hands of the runaway ninja.”
“But why didn’t you confess it right away on the first day?”
If she had asked me to kill her because she’s a bad person, I could have killed her right away. Of course, I would have confirmed the facts before killing her.
“You, you were so scared. Death was too scary. I’m sorry. I’m sorry…”
Tears start to flow from her eyes.
I understand. Even grown-ups are scared of dying.
Only superhumans with strong mental strength and strong beliefs like me can jump into the option of death to protect others.
From what I heard, she didn’t seem to be completely consumed by the guard. In that case, it is the duty of the runaway ninja to find a way to remove the guard from Heidi’s body.
I saved the 13th SS Armored Division, which was hypnotized by Gobel’s hypnosis app. I can also save Heidi.
“And, and… After meeting the runaway ninja, I couldn’t hear her voice anymore. Of course, there was no more rampage either.”
“What?”
“I thought that if I continued to stay by the runaway ninja’s side, someday she wouldn’t disappear from my mind… I’m sorry for hiding it…”
“I see, you had such a sad situation.”
Actually, it wasn’t that sad, but since it was a story that would make the hostages sad, I matched the tone appropriately.
“Heidi, you can cling to me and whine like a baby.”
I spoke the truth, now it’s time to show some generosity. I spread my arms wide to embrace Heidi.
“Well, I’ll let it slide.”
If you don’t want to.
“The presence of the Observer still lingers. Can I examine it more closely?”
“Yes, of course.”
I cautiously placed my hand on Heidi’s head. Something… I could feel it.
Zing-
To examine it further, I activated the highest level technique.
“T-Ta-Ju-Nin-Na-Nim. Your right eye is glowing red…”
“I know.”
The Four-Sided Eye, or rather, the Soul Destroyer Eyes obtained by absorbing the Thousand Demons Monica. Just as the name suggests, it eradicates souls.
“I won’t lose to a lunatic like you. My name is Monica Silverin…descendant of the ancient race that once ruled the universe!”
“f*ck off.”
“I-I have to keep the promise I made to Kim Sung Hoon…”
It’s inevitable for Monica to come to mind. That bastard, he was even artistic in his death.
“I killed Kim Sung Hoon. That cowardly bastard screamed like a little b*tch when he died. He pissed and sh*t himself, and vomited. It was truly pathetic to see him crying and snotting all over the place. The Thousand Demons King Monica, you’ll end up the same way.”
I got so worked up from talking about Kim Sung Hoon that I said it in a fit of anger. It’s Monica’s fault for persisting.
“What? Nonsense! You’ve never even seen Kim Sung Hoon!”
“Take this!”
“Ugh!”
– What do you think? How does my punch taste after killing Kim Sung-hoon?
– Ugh, ugh.
– That’s right! I did it! I killed Kim Sung-hoon! Take my punch that killed Kim Sung-hoon!
Cheonma couldn’t do anything as I fiercely pounded him.
I told him I would send him off, and in the end, I did. Since I granted his wish, he will also achieve enlightenment.
He may not be able to meet me because he has no soul, but that’s not my concern.
Monica has used this technique to completely obliterate the souls and abilities of the watchers I absorbed. Thanks to the soul of the resilient shogun who held on until the end, I was able to capture Monica’s soul as she tried to escape. But that bastard’s soul disappeared after killing Monica.
– [Watchers subjugate the souls of sentient beings and seize control of their bodies. The possessed body gains the abilities of the host watcher. Conversely, if sentient beings were to subjugate the soul of a watcher, they could use their abilities. That witness is none other than Robin, you.]
Suddenly, our chief blacksmith, Trevo’s explanation comes to mind.
“…Heidi, stay still.”
Myeolhon-an.
With this, I also sent Nubel-Pierre’s soul away in one go. It’s a shame I didn’t absorb his abilities, but I didn’t want to lie around for several more months, so I had to get rid of him.
Ziiing-
I see the one attached to Heidi’s soul. Was it Janda-Rucan? It’s not comparable to the great Five Spirits, but he was quite a strong watcher.
– Go away! Don’t look at me!
The soul trembles and speaks.
– This demon! Monster! Slaughterer! This one is mine! Go away!
“What.”
I haven’t done anything yet, so I can’t understand why he’s making such a fuss.
Should I destroy his soul right now?
“Ow, it hurts…”
Heidi grabbed my arm, sweat dripping down her face. She looked incredibly agonized.
“Hmm.”
Heidi’s soul and the Watcher’s soul were intertwined. If I were to destroy the Watcher’s soul, Heidi’s soul might also be destroyed.
“…”
I wish I could enter Heidi’s mind myself and bring this brat to submission. But it’s impossible.
“Heidi.”
I released the Soul Shackles and looked down at her.
“I will help you.”
Heidi, who was groaning in pain, looked up at me.
“Let’s find a solution.”
Not giving up on the life of an innocent child, that is the path of a runaway ninja.