It seemed as if something was collapsing in my ears.
That can’t be true, it’s a lie.
Seo Kang-rim continued to deny it, but Sook-myung paid no attention and continued talking.
“It was fate that Baek-yeong met his first master and became a regressor. Also, that you took that ability and regressed.”
The eyes of fate flashed with a light that seemed like it would never change.
“The Great Demonic Cultivation is also prepared for you. It is a breeding ground prepared for your growth.”
Everything was decided from the beginning.
Seo Kang-rim felt something inside him slowly crumbling.
It felt like my soul was being shattered.
A soul that screams in despair, crushed by an irresistible force.
“You chose it, and you thought you overcame it on your own. Do you think it was your ability to find the gap and find the Yeongsal Sword?”
The mocking voice was dizzying.
I felt like I was going to vomit and my head was going to split open.
Where did it start to be decided?
Since birth? Or even before that?
“I have the ability to control the fate and destiny of humans. However, it is not yet perfect. Fate can be given to everyone, but destiny can only be controlled by a few.”
Seo Kang-rim recalled the moment when he had a conversation with Lee Hyeon during his childhood.
His words that one can never escape fate rang clearly in my ears.
Fate smiled.
“Your destiny is to become my servant. I have decided so.”
A rule that was set from the beginning and will never change.
That was fate.
Seo Kang-rim glared at her as if he was going to throw a tantrum for the last time, barely moving his tongue.
“Fate? Don’t make me laugh… … . The choice regarding the descent is mine. If I die, you… … .”
“Yeah. So I have something prepared.”
She gently touched Seo Kang-rim’s cheek.
It felt creepy as if bugs were crawling wherever my hand passed.
“I have learned something after trying to subdue you thousands of times. You will never be moved by threats or rewards. That is why I have prepared a gift for you.”
As the pain in my body grew stronger, the boundary began to creep in through the gap.
I could barely keep my wits about me thanks to the scent of the trees, but even that seemed to be overshadowed by the smell of blood.
“Did you like the Bihomun group? I carefully selected them.”
The scent of the wood was disappearing.
As the world was eroded and his heart was broken, the voice of fate was becoming clearer.
“I can decide the fate of humans. That’s why I’ve taken care of a few. The toys I’ve created to become your friends, family, and lovers have gone to meet you.”
Seo Kang-rim wanted to strangle Sook-myung.
I wanted to shut that mouth.
Sukmyeong bowed her head and whispered in Seo Kangrim’s ear.
As a child, it came every night.
“Shin Soo Ah is your destined partner. I made her that way. I made her that way so that she would devote herself to you.”
The hidden fragrance reaching my ears made it even more disgusting.
The scent of the wood was being erased by that scent.
The whispers of fate continued to tease my ears.
“Did the Bihomun group think that Shinsooah cherished and loved you? A person with nothing like you? Didn’t you ever think it was strange that they loved you?”
There have been countless moments like that.
Seo Kang-rim couldn’t understand why they kept him by his side, cherished him, and protected him.
I just thought it was because they were good people, stupidly kind.
Now I understand.
Why they loved themselves.
Why did Shin Soo Ah show such crazy devotion?
All the affection they gave him was ultimately just fate’s plan.
“If you die, they will die by my hand. And if I die and my fate disappears, they will no longer love you.”
Seo Kang-rim recalled moments when people turned away from him and criticized him.
If fate disappears and the curse of destiny is freed, Bihomun and his companions will become like them.
They will throw stones at you and spit on you.
“Besides, the boundary is getting closer. If you accept me as your god, you can be free from it. Even if you kill thousands of people, karma will not be able to consume you.”
Just as Baek Young, who received the divine power of fate, endured thousands of regressions, Seo Kang Rim will also receive the grace of fate.
You will be at peace and no longer be plagued by nightmares.
“Accept me, Seo Kang-rim. Then I can maintain this daily life. I can live in a world that loves you.”
He wanted to close his eyes.
I wanted to just nod my head as this voice spoke.
If you accept fate’s offer, everything will end.
Still, people will love themselves as fate leads them, and they will be able to live safely.
It was a lie, and even if it was a play, it was an extremely happy fiction.
Isn’t that more than enough compensation for all the tragedies he’s lived through so far?
-with a splash…….
Sukmyeong let go of the hand that was holding Seo Kangrim.
As he fell onto the watery floor, Seo Kang-rim’s entire body was soaked in blood.
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He didn’t move, as if he had given up on everything.
Eventually his heart gave way.
It was also clear to Sookmyung that Seo Kangrim was hesitating.
Even though he had rejected fate for thousands of lives, he could not easily turn down this offer.
Just like a traveler wandering through a snowy mountain who finds a campfire and cannot leave it.
You can’t resist this intense affection.
It was obvious that Seo Kang-rim would surrender.
Sukmyeong finally found some free time.
As she looked down at Seo Kang-rim with a smile, a small voice was heard.
“… …What about Shin Soo-ah?”
Sookmyung smiled slightly at the name that came out of Seo Kangrim’s mouth.
Even though he knew that Shin Soo-ah’s devotion was all fabricated, Seo Kang-rim couldn’t give up.
She opened her mouth, feeling satisfied with that fact.
“Yeah, what are you curious about, Shin Soo-ah?”
As Seo Kang-rim turned his head and revealed his face, the smile on Sook-myung’s lips disappeared for a moment.
It was because of Seo Kang-rim’s gaze.
Although all of the divine power was consumed and the eyes returned to their original black state, the sparks were still not extinguished.
“You said that if I accept you, I will spare Bihomun’s life. What about Shin Soo-ah?”
“Of course I plan on saving Shin Soo Ah too… … .”
“I have already chosen Shinsooah as my god, and the relationship between the Manshin and the Guardian Spirit will not be broken unless one of them is destroyed. And yet you are still going to save Shinsooah?”
Fate had sweetly tempted him, but it was an obvious lie.
In order for her to possess Seo Kang-rim, she had to create an empty space.
Only when Shin Soo-ah dies can he take that position.
The hardened fate smiled askance.
“Yes, Shin Soo Ah must die. I plan to destroy her soul as well, so that she can remain as a god after death.”
Even though he had been deliberately hiding the fact until just a moment ago, Sookmyung had a shameless face.
She said it as if it was no big deal.
“It was unexpected that you chose Shin Soo Ah as your guardian deity. Even if you hadn’t done that, Shin Soo Ah would have lived.”
“… … .”
“Instead, I will create a new one for you. Using the unknown egg, you can create the same thing. Your destined lover.”
A doll that has the exact same face as Shin Soo-ah and whispers love in the exact same voice.
A world of lies created with perfection.
If you pretend not to know, everything will be perfect.
-Cheolbuk, cheolbuk… … .
Seo Kang-rim forcibly stood up, his sword stuck in the ground like a cane.
Her whole body was soaking wet, as if soaked in tears.
Looking at it, Sookmyung laughed as if he was amazed.
“You’re going to reject me? Even if you kill me, you’ll still live in a lonely world. And you’ll soon cross the boundary. Is that okay?”
If fate disappears, Bihomun and his group will also turn their backs on him.
Even that wouldn’t last long, as he would end up crossing the border and dying in a way that was worse than death.
But so what?
I was used to being envied and pointed at by everyone from the beginning.
Even if the Bihomun group and Shinsooah spit on them and turned away from them.
Even if you have no confidence in that world.
Seo Kang-rim wanted them to live.
-Ugh, ugh… … .
But when I tried to raise my arm holding the sword, it didn’t move.
Just standing was hard work.
It seemed like I could kill my fate if I just took one more step forward, but I couldn’t achieve it in this state.
Except in one way.
He prepared a last resort in case he could not overcome fate even with all his might.
Seo Kang-rim turned on the wireless communication and connected to one person.
He had to deliver his will.
“[Seo Kang-rim, what is this!]”
Lee Hyun’s sharp voice echoed in my dizzy head.
It wasn’t the last voice I wanted to hear before I died, but I had a favor to ask of him.
“[Lee Hyun Man-shin. If I appear in the city, activate Undok.]”
“[What? What the heck are you… … .]”
Seo Kang-rim hesitated for a moment and then blocked the free communication.
There was something I wanted to say to the Bihomun group, but it would be meaningless now.
When I closed my eyes, Lee Hyun’s voice and Sook Myung’s appearance disappeared.
All around is the illusion of a rippling boundary.
The scenery changed as if in a dream beyond my closed eyes.
There were only two people standing in that space: Seo Kang-rim and the man.
The man who crossed the line.
The man was still smiling brightly today and reaching out his hand to Seo Kang-rim.
Today, I was glad to see that sight that I hated so much.
Just for a moment, I had a vain dream.
Overcoming fate and returning to live with people.
But I knew full well that it was just a dream.
Seo Kang-rim walked forward.
One step, and then another.
A squelching sound echoed from underfoot.
The man was laughing.
As if I had been waiting for a very long time.
Seo Kang-rim stared at him silently, then crossed the line and grabbed the man’s hand.
And then, when he opened his eyes.
“Gasp, croak… … .”
Sukmyeong didn’t understand the groan that came to her ears at that moment.
The shrill voice that came out, unable to overcome the pain, was not Seo Kang-rim’s.
A moan was coming out of his mouth.
The sword of death had shattered his own bones and was embedded deep in his side.
I barely managed to avoid the vital spot, but I couldn’t believe it.
I didn’t even notice the attack.
The moment she hurriedly created a protective shield and stepped back, darkness came crashing down on her.
Darkness, and nothing else, could explain the creature.
-Phew!
Now I couldn’t even see my opponent.
All I can feel is the pain on my bare skin.
She couldn’t understand this pure murderousness and violence that was rushing at her.
Sukmyeong tried to recall the situation before she was attacked.
I clearly remember Seo Kang-rim standing up with his body completely wounded.
It was clearly a body that would collapse, but at some point it disappeared from sight.
No, I thought it was gone.
It was because his movements were too fast.
Sukmyeong was desperately trying to block the attacks coming at her, but her mind was filled with questions.
‘Why? There’s no way left for him… …!’
Even though he had become a god and escaped the fate of a third-rank official, his limitations were clear.
Even though people were praising Seo Kang-rim’s performance, his popularity would not have been high enough to grow rapidly in a short period of time.
But the moment he saw Seo Kang-rim’s face passing by like a fleeting moment, Sook-myung was able to know the answer.
Sukmyeong felt a bone-chilling sense of embarrassment.
The veins all over Seo Kang-rim’s body were dyed black, and his white eyes were transformed into black eyes.
That appearance, with not even a shred of human reason left.
An immeasurable ominous power was flowing out of Seo Kang-rim.
A powerful force gained at the cost of all of one’s reason, ego, and memories.
Power gained by giving up all future, wealth, and fame.
Seo Kang-rim crossed the line on his own.
