131 – Between the World and One Person
The quest Ji-hoon started in Haeundae has finally come to an end.
Even if the truth revealed and their choices are far from the glory of victory.
Ji-hoon’s performance in safely defeating such an enemy must have been remarkable.
If it’s the original Eve, celebrate that fact and have a quiet toast with the rabbits.
You may have been thinking about how to sign a contract with a man who has grown even further.
However, today’s Eve and this world were quiet.
It was the same with Lupus next to him.
“…The next quest location has been decided in our world.”
Eve’s calm words conveyed deep sorrow.
Just as players do quests, deities are given quests according to the system’s commands.
That is a rule that no one can escape if they live in this world.
This time it was his turn.
Without further discussion, that was the whole story.
…….How nice it would have been if I could just give up and move on.
I’m sure the results would be disastrous.
The purpose of the quest right now was to hunt the spirits.
The outline of the quest was in fact predicting the end of this world.
Perhaps all the spirits that used to live in this world will die.
The peaceful forest full of green will be covered with their blood.
In the end, this forest will be devastated, and in the end, only dry land will remain.
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If this is not a tragedy beyond a tragedy, what should I say?
‘Could all those children be brutally murdered?’
In Eve’s eyes, she sees the rabbits who are farming nearby without knowing anything.
They are not the only spirits living here.
More and more people are living each day in peace.
Is it just because it is such a peaceful world?
They don’t have many means to fight against the enemy.
Not to mention if it’s against players trained in battle.
Even if she protects herself, the limits are clear.
A future where they all die at the end.
Eve was so easy to picture in my head.
“…It can’t be helped. If this is the fate given to us.”
It was her guardian, Lupus, who opened her mouth like that.
Calmly, yet calculated, he understood this grim situation.
“Fortunately, the quest doesn’t necessarily require Eve to die. It’s probably the last consideration of the system. Hide and survive somehow.”
“…What next?”
“I think Lee Ji-hoon will also participate in this quest. Make a pact with the man. You can leave this world with that man.”
It is not clear how Lee Ji-hoon will turn out.
It is also a hopeful observation that he will sign a contract with Eve.
At the same time, he was also convinced inwardly.
If it’s Jihoon, whom I’ve seen with Eve.
I can’t let a girl ask for help right in front of me.
It’s pitiful to appeal to human sympathy.
For now, that’s the most likely way.
“……Then what about you? What about the children who live here?”
“That was our destiny. Just like the lives that just fell to the system, this time we got the role.”
After talking that far.
The Goddess’ highly loyal subject nodded.
“Thank you for treating a guy like me as a subject. The days I was able to spend with Eve will forever be the glory of my life.”
“… ….”
At that, Eve was silent.
A feeling of suffocation, but on the other hand, a rather comfortable sense of desolation flows.
I know Eve won’t like this offer.
But I wasn’t too young to know that this was for the best.
There is no other way now.
For Lupus, I can only hope that things will work out really well, and that Eve will succeed in signing a contract with the man she has been wanting so much.
“…….How long are we going to have to live at the mercy of the system?”
Soon she turned her head and looked at Lupus.
However, the feelings contained there were not those of the king who was letting go of his subjects.
It was a look that contained a stronger will and determination than sadness and regret.
“No one in this world will die. I won’t let that happen.”
“But Eve, the quest has already been decided. It is impossible for anyone to change that.”
The system of destruction is absolute even for the highest godhead.
A realm where even NPCs like the hatter who exist beyond it can’t help it.
It could be an expedient or a penalty that consumes probability.
However, it ends there.
It is impossible even for several Gods of the main attack to directly oppose the system.
Even the gods of Asgard, who were stronger than anyone else at the moment, could not prevent them from being destroyed by Ragnarok.
Even Eve is nothing more than a fallen leaf rolling nearby in front of the system.
However, Eve’s expression was already full of marriage.
“No, there is still a way to stop the quest.”
“What the hell…?”
“I just need to die before anyone else.”
This time, Rufus was shocked by that remark and couldn’t react.
However, Eve continued as if she was driving a wedge into her declaration.
“…Even destruction is subject to the constraints of probability. You won’t be able to do quests in a world where neither the owner nor the boss have disappeared. If I disappear first, destruction will have no choice but to abandon this world from the quest area.”
The Godhead sacrifices himself.
Even Lupus hadn’t thought of such a concept.
Because no godhead would make such a stupid choice.
“Don’t be stupid!”
Rupus shouted, baring his teeth at Eve for the first time.
There was a furious rage on his face that he didn’t normally show at all.
But even this time, Eve did not back down.
A big wolf and a little girl stare at each other without flinching.
“We exist only for Eve! To protect Eve! Me here, and even the spirits! Everyone exists because of Eve and to give their lives to Eve! But you said you would kill yourself to save us? Why should you!”
“No! You’re wrong this time, Rufus! As a godhead, I have a duty to protect the children living in this world! If I can save everyone by sacrificing myself, then I should! In vain, even if my soul is crumbling!”
Lupus was underestimating.
The fact that the Eve in front of me is not just a child, but a godhead with a sense of responsibility.
And what kind of determination Eve, who has far surpassed his thoughts, can have to protect her own children.
‘Could it be that man’s influence?’
If it was Eve, who was not aware of the loopholes in the past system, it would have taken a while to come to this idea.
Even if you thought about it, it would have taken a lot of thought before you even made up your mind.
But now, Eve’s eyes were shining with unbreakable will.
The one he and she kept looking at.
No matter what unfolds in front of you, with eyes similar to that man who silently wielded a baseball bat.
“…It can’t be helped.”
That’s why Lupus understood.
No matter what, Eve will not break her stubbornness.
Then it is clear what she will do to protect her.
“I, Lupus, as the guardian of this place…Eve, I will seal your power.”
“What?! Stop it, Lupus! You are my guardian, but you abuse your authority like that…!”
“Because I am your guardian.”
Eve was originally a deity specializing in barriers and sealing.
That’s no different than her guardian, Lupus.
Blue light radiated from Eve’s hand.
It disappears into Lupus’ arms without giving her a chance to use her hands.
The only means of attack and armament she possessed was in the form of a sword.
It’s a weapon that can kill Eve’s body.
At the same time, without this, Eve’s power would be drastically reduced.
To such an extent that he could not quench that tough life with his own hands.
If only this is sealed… Paradoxically, Lupus can prevent her death.
“In vain, even if this is treason against you, even if the result is the destruction of this world. I have a duty to protect you.”
“Stop it, Lupus! This is an order!”
“I refuse, Eve! You are my King!”
After those words, Lupus, who had changed into the light of the spirit, disappeared.
I can no longer feel his voice or presence.
I can’t die anymore.
With that ‘right’, Lupus sealed himself away.
“Why, why are you doing this… ….”
On the plains wrapped in silence with no one around.
Eve wept as she fell to her knees.
Although he is grateful for Lupus who sealed himself away for his own sake.
She felt sorry for herself as she had no choice but to reject her heart.
“It’s me… I’m not doing this because I want to die.”
There was no one to comfort Eve, who was crying like a child.
A hero who solves everything nicely like on the screen.
It didn’t exist here.