#87
Episode 87
The right path (2)
“She is essential to our planet. “Please lend me your strength.”
Kako said that and bowed her head again. She was extremely courteous, but unfortunately she did not reach the degree.
Because Jeong-do decided to be considerate and ignore her request?
It wasn’t.
Jeongdo was momentarily dazed by the thoughts that struck his mind.
‘SS class was taken hostage?’
And it was so one-sided that you couldn’t even do anything about it?
The second cataclysm caused power inflation much more than anyone had imagined. If what Princess Kako said is true, she would be the only person on the entire planet who could handle that monster.
‘And the second cataclysm is just beginning.’
There will be many dungeons that will be created in the future, and some of them, although rare, will be more dangerous than the one that occurred in Japan. And the only person who can handle that dungeon is yourself. Because the current users of Earth were unable to keep up with the power inflation of the second cataclysm at all.
But assuming that’s the case.
Wouldn’t it be natural for the future Earth to be destroyed?
Even if you are strong enough to stop such a dungeon, you are only one person.
One hand cannot handle ten hands.
No matter how hard I tried, there was a limit to the number of dungeons I could block alone. Someday, while Jeongdo is blocking one dungeon, another dungeon will explode.
That’s how it is. So two. So three.
Monsters that no one can stop except themselves will begin to appear on Earth one by one.
That was the end.
If it’s a monster that even SS-level users can’t stop, modern firearms other than nuclear weapons can’t handle it. However, using nuclear weapons on every monster that pops out through the brakes will only hasten the destruction of the Earth.
In other words, the moment when a monster that even SS-level users cannot stop appears.
The end of the Earth, sooner or later, was predicted.
But I knew the extent. That the future Earth will not perish.
<Information Draw>
I was able to know information about the future through my skills. That means the future exists. Because the Earth, which has already disappeared, cannot provide information.
“… … .”
If we analyze the future based on the current situation, it is certain that the Earth will be destroyed.
However, <Information Draw> means that the future Earth exists.
What exactly happened to this contradiction?
‘One of the two must be wrong.’
Or maybe both were wrong.
The judgment that the Earth would be destroyed in the future was based entirely on Princess Kako’s words. However, there was still no evidence that Princess Kako’s words were true.
It was her misunderstanding that SS-level user Joan of Arc was kidnapped. Or there was a possibility that it was a lie. In this case, it’s fortunate. The problem is that it ends with just her.
But what if we assume that <information extraction> is wrong?
Jump up!
As my thoughts reached that point, I stood up from my seat with a stiff expression on my face. And he spoke to Princess Kako.
“sorry. It’s difficult to make a judgment right now. “I think I need to take some time alone to think.”
“no. Rather, I am sorry for asking for an unreasonable request. “I have no intention of forcing you, so please feel free to answer.”
Although her complexion was dark, she smiled and said that. Jeong Do bowed his head slightly to her and Hae Joon and quickly walked out of her living room.
thud.
Jeong Do closed the living room door and walked down the hallway, lost in thought.
There is a possibility that <Information Drawing> was incorrect.
To be honest, I didn’t think that would be the case. Because all of the future information he had selected, such as the treasure dungeon and skill dungeon, was exactly correct.
but.
Just as there is a possibility that Princess Kako misunderstood that <Saint> was kidnapped.
Isn’t there a possibility that you too may be ‘misunderstanding’ about <Information Draw>?
Jeong-do’s walking became even faster, and his thinking also became faster as well.
From the day I acquired the skill until today.
Numerous information draws were conducted. There are currently about 800 pieces of information occupying my information box. I erased everything that I thought was really useless and collected information that I thought was still somewhat valuable.
Information deleted because it was useless.
Information kept because it is useful.
Although there was a difference in the quality of information, the two types of information had something in common.
This means that only information related to ‘themselves’ appears.
Information about the cat next door, or the future president of Korea.
Only information directly or indirectly related to oneself came out of the lottery. And I took this for granted. Since it was a skill he used, he decided that only information related to him would come out.
But what if this is a misunderstanding?
Actually, the world of the future.
Wouldn’t this be a world where one struggles alone to protect the Earth from extinction?
When I thought about it that way, everything fell into place.
The future Earth has been completely destroyed except for the area within one’s reach. The best he can do on his own is to protect the Korean Peninsula. It was natural that information could not be obtained from foreign countries that had been destroyed.
I was almost running now and walked to the workshop. Before I knew it, I was standing in front of the door.
“Whoa.”
If his thoughts were correct, it was the worst possible future. It is absolutely impossible to protect a world from destruction alone. No matter what happens, I wanted to prevent such a situation.
And as far as he knew, there was only one person who could solve this situation. Jeongdo took a deep breath and opened the door to the workshop.
There she was inside the workshop.
A woman in a maid uniform with long platinum-blond hair hanging down to her waist.
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Winry Machina.
Winry’s gaze turned to Jeong-do, and she lifted up both ends of her skirt slightly with two fingers and bowed.
“welcome. Mr. Jeongdo. “I was waiting.”
Just like she always did.
He came to her when he needed her. The extent to which she opened her mouth.
“Winry. “Does coming here mean that you will answer my questions?”
“yes. of course. I told you this last time. “When your rank rises, you will learn a lot.”
“… then. I’ll ask right away. “Is this what I’m thinking right now?”
Although he didn’t say out loud what he was thinking, Winry answered as if he knew.
“yes. Mr. Jeongdo. Most of this world will be destroyed in the near future. In that world, you will experience battle after battle and be reborn as something more than human.”
“… … .”
Winry’s voice, announcing the truth about the world, was calm.
A world destined for destruction.
A huge trend that can never be changed by one person alone.
What would an individual do if he or she found out about this?
I could have planted an apple tree.
I was able to deviate to enjoy pleasures I had never enjoyed before.
Otherwise, he could have trembled and hid from the coming apocalypse.
But the degree was neither. He did not conform to fate, did not escape reality, and did not despair.
However, I decided to defy fate.
Some might laugh at it as foolish, but Jeongdo truly believed that he could change history.
Isn’t this proof that he himself lived?
<Communication-lv.3> that did not exist in the ‘real universe’.
He possessed a talent that was said to be the miracle of the beginning. History can definitely change. The degree asked Winry.
“Winry. “Can’t we prevent the destruction of the world?”
“Of course it’s possible. But I can’t recommend it.”
“Why?”
“If you just walk along the planned path, you will be able to easily obtain divine status. Going against history is ineffective. A cosmic deterrent will come into play. An ordeal that cannot be compared to what you have experienced before will stand in your way. You will lose a lot. I can’t recommend it enough. “I always want you to take a quick and easy path.”
“… … .”
I just realized this much from Winry’s words.
There is a big difference in perception between her and himself.
As she had said to Jeong-do up until now, she prioritized Jeong-do the most. If you can quickly and easily turn Jeong Do into a god, the destruction of most of the Earth would be considered an insignificant penalty.
It was an idea that was possible because she had lived as an agent of the universe for a truly distant time.
however.
Jeong Do is just a human being who has lived for a little over 30 years.
loving someone
Make friendship with someone.
caring for someone
Feeling someone’s warmth.
From Winry’s perspective, it may have been as worthless as dust, but to Jeong Do, it was more precious than anything else.
Communicating with someone.
Because that is <communication>.
The degree asked Winry.
“What if I say I will prevent the destruction of the world?”
“Mr. Jeongdo. As I said before, I do not recommend it. “Please think again.”
Winry’s expression hardened slightly as she spoke to Jeong-do, but Jeong-do’s answer did not change.
“I want to save the world. “I want to live together.”
I had no regrets about this decision. Even if Winry turns her back on him.
“… Well sir. then.”
Winry took a step back.
and.
He lowered his knees slightly, bowing his head as he spoke.
“I just support you with all my might. “A miracle from the beginning.”
After Winry said those words, a notification window started popping up in front of Jeongdo’s eyes.
<This is a great decision!>
<Glory to the Savior! Blessings to those who move forward!>
<You abandoned the path that could have led you to a divine career and chose the path of asceticism. Rather than standing tall alone, you chose to laugh together despite being low. God’s path may be long, but do not be discouraged. This may be the right path to a greater place.>
“… ok?”
Jeong-do blinked at the unexpected situation. Winry asked Jeongdo when he saw that.
“Mr. Jeongdo? Do you have any problem?”
“No, that’s not it… “I thought I was going to have to fight Winry.”
“… yes?”
Winry’s expression became bizarre at that level of answer.
I could see how dumbfounded she was, as her facial expression usually showed little change. She immediately straightened her expression and opened her mouth.
“I’m sorry. I always do my best for you. I think I’ve said that since the day we first met… .”
“… … .”
Jeong-do quickly changed his mind out of embarrassment.
“Winry? So what can I do to change history?”
“It seems like you are changing your words, but… Well, that’s good. Mr. Jeongdo, please use the <Information Draw> skill.”
“ah. I see.”
I got a sense of what Winry said. As always, in order to get something, you had to accomplish a feat.
For the most part, I used <Information Draw> as Winry said.
Faaah!
A red capsule appeared in front of Jeongdo’s eyes. Is it because of my mood? The capsule was a slightly whiter red color than the last capsule I pulled out. And when the capsule broke, a piece of paper began to fall to Do-do.
Tiring!
<Reveal the truth about the strange dungeon that occurred in Japan. The exact coordinates are… >
<This is information that may change history depending on the results of the mission. Upon successful completion, you will receive huge rewards.>
<Upon clear. The experience lock on planet Earth in the 37th universe is unlocked. After that, the experience gained increases explosively over a certain period of time. God, the path to something more opens.>
<This is compensation that exceeds the causality rate. Cosmic deterrence is at work.>
“… “Meeting Winry was the luckiest thing in my life.”
“It is a great honor. “I hope you achieve your wish.”
next day.
Jeong Do boarded a plane to Japan.
One man’s first great step to save the world has begun.
