Episode 124 < Utopia. (3) >
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2.
A harsh fate awaits ‘those who are captivated by the story’.
I’m not just talking about someone who enjoys stories. People who are possessed. People who have gone crazy. These are people who fall in love again and again, and finally devote half their lives to stories.
To them, reality is nothing more than [a world that cannot be told]. There is no dramatic twist. There is no shocking ending. People are just people, and can never be reborn as [characters].
Disappointment with reality.
Contempt for humanity.
And above all, the adoration of stories.
Disappointment, contempt, and adoration are the true identity of ‘those captivated by stories.’ That is why they are enthusiastic when a story unfolds in reality, and they cheer when humans are reborn as characters.
They haven’t lost their heart temperature.
Just wait for the moment to get excited and cheer.
“…….”
The final battle of all readers is now standing before my eyes.
“Le, Lefanta Aegim and… … “Your crossover.”
The man loved stories so much that he built his own library.
“Certainly, that’s an attractive offer.”
The library he built was so large and magnificent that it covered the entire world, and was called the Great Library of All Things because it contained the thoughts of all things.
“That’s right, I can only provide you with the Apocalypse. Because that is the iron rule established by this committee. Every story has the right to be completed on its own, so I should not hastily intervene… … ”
That person’s lips are trembling now.
‘It’s shaking.’
I was sure. The library director has no choice but to be persuaded in the end. No matter what realistic logic you use, you won’t be able to convince the library director.
However, the saying “Don’t you want to see the story?”
This one word can tempt the library director all the way to hell.
“ah. “If you don’t want to see it, just quit.”
It is an offer that cannot be refused.
“I’m just making you a generous offer. I’m going to create a scene where your favorite characters are together. “If you don’t like it, don’t do it.”
“…….”
“But, do you really want to see it?”
The library director’s expression changed in real time. Emotions were clearly revealed. agony. worry. A crossover that would otherwise be impossible to read, a desire for fancy desserts.
“This seat is… … ”
Finally, the Librarian opened his lips.
“I signed a contract with the tower.”
The breath that flowed from my lips was hot.
“Not all constellations make contracts with the tower. Only constellations that have signed a contract can enter the tower. It’s a kind of tenant. “Instead of renting a floor in the tower, we are burdened with various [restrictions].”
“What are the restrictions?”
“Only the ‘Apocalypse’ will be provided to humans… .”
The Librarian waved his hand.
Every time a hand moved through the air, the books that had been hovering around the director fell to the floor.
“And the Apocalypse has many different meanings. The epic of Lefanta Aegim is not one of them.”
Those books were like the library director’s bodyguard. Last time, when the hunters decided to attack, the library director used the power of books to subdue them.
“A contract is a contract… This is something I cannot violate at will. The tower and its owner will be very angry with me. I don’t want to make the tower owner angry. hmm. Isn’t it true that tenants are vulnerable to building owners… ?”
in other words.
The Librarian was disarming himself.
“Well, just for your information… .”
Dozens of books were all gone. Neutralizing all of his power, the Librarian looked at me.
“Actually, Ilshin’s power is not that great… .”
“…….”
“This is true not only for this constellation but also for many constellations. Although they have special powers, they are often surprisingly poor at fighting. Without books, I am simply a weak reader. hmm. therefore… . Do you know what I mean, Confucius… ?”
indeed. Got it.
“yes. “You can’t break the contract.”
I walked to the library director with great strides. The distance has become closer. The Librarian was gathering the sleeves of both hands neatly together. And with a nervous expression, he looked up at me.
“Unless it’s [an unavoidable circumstance].”
I grabbed the Librarian by his collar and lifted him up.
It was easy. The weight of the [Corner Library Director] was light.
Even though the sleeves were very long and thick, once I lifted them up, there was no resistance.
“Ugh…!”
The Librarian sighed.
“Please calmly hand over [Lefanta Aegim Epic].”
“ah… … ”
The trembling on the Librarian’s lips became more violent. Threats and coercion. Even though the Constellation, the owner of one world, was being threatened by a single Hunter, the Librarian did not offer any resistance.
“That’s rude… . Although this committee has shown you endless kindness so far. He trusted you. I never thought you would betray the throne like this… ! iced coffee. I feel sorry for you. This is why many stories warn not to trust humans… .”
This guy’s acting skills are terrible.
I chuckled and grabbed his collar a little harder. Hike, the library director groaned.
“Give it to me.”
“…….”
“Otherwise I will kill you. “You perverted bastard.”
A shadow slowly appeared on the Librarian’s complexion as he looked up at me. We were having a play. But the library director sensed the sincerity in my voice.
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Of course.
If it is a threat that is enough to deceive the tower, it must be true to some extent.
“What a pervert. Confucius. What you say is too harsh… ?”
“A guy who collects human hair and fingernails is a pervert. He said it was his lifelong dream to be killed by you, Lefanta Aegim. He said it was a wish. “Is it normal to want to be killed by the character you love the most?”
The Librarian fell silent.
“ah. really. “Now that I think about it, I’m also a character you love.”
I raised the corners of my mouth.
“how is it. Instead of waiting, let’s make your wish come true now.”
“now… … ?”
“Do you want to die here, by my hands?”
The Librarian flinched and shrugged his shoulders. He convulsed as if struck by lightning. Envy and desire flowed from his eyes as he looked up at me. The library director slowly, little by little, took something out of his arms with his trembling hands.
[Lefanta Aegim Epic].
A worn-out book that has already been read hundreds of times and is stained with hand stains. The book that the library director, who boasts a countless collection of books, cherishes the most and carries in his arms.
“I will give it to you… .”
The library director gave me a treasure more precious than his own life.
“Good job.”
I still didn’t let go of the collar and snatched [Lefanta Aegim Epic] with one hand. “Ah,” the Librarian opened his mouth. The Librarian’s face was now a mess. It was a mixture of joy and self-loathing.
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“Hoo.”
If it’s not a book approved by the library director, you can’t read it at all. This is a new fact I learned.
I looked down at the library director with interest.
“Can’t you see? “I can’t read it.”
“Well, the Apocalypse has been approved by this authority, so you can see it… . Originally, all books stored here were prohibited. It must not be read carelessly by humans… .”
“Then explain it with your own mouth. directly.”
“…….”
The library director could not refuse what I said. He said he was the person he loved the most. The library director himself confessed the story of Lefanta Aegim’s life.
“Lefanta Aegim… “The Constellation Killer is from the same city as you.”
“what?”
“He was born in the same world, same region, and of the same race as you. “Not only are we from the same neighborhood, but we are also of the same name.”
And the words the library director began to say were something I had not expected. The Librarian lowered his eyes and muttered.
“The surname Aegim was created by the Constellation Killer himself. It’s a simple put together word. “He spoke English, not your native language.”
uk? english?
If it is ‘I’ and ‘Kim’.
“… … “Do you really mean that ‘I’ am ‘Mr. Kim’?”
“That’s correct.”
oh my god.
“Didn’t I tell you? You could call it a coincidence once. Twice is fate. After three times, it becomes inevitable. “You and the Constellation Killer have already made numerous contacts, so it can be said that your relationship was inevitably connected.”
My eyes widened at the unexpected identity of the Constellation Killer.
‘A person from Donghyang?’
So far, the only person from my neighborhood I’ve known is a maniac who looks really good with a ponytail. And even the Constellation Killer was in my direction.
‘So you’re saying I’m the only sane person in my neighborhood?’
It was a time when, without even realizing it, I was becoming skeptical about my own trends.
“The Constellation Killer was summoned to another world when he was young.”
The library director said.
“At that time, the Constellation Killer was only a high school student. Naturally, the Constellation Killer who was summoned to this world experienced extreme confusion. However, when he was summoned to this world, he awakened this ability and was able to get through this difficult world.”
“… … wait for a sec. wait”
I was caught in a strange sense of déjà vu. Isn’t this a plot you’ve heard a lot about?
“A high school student who was summoned to another world. That’s totally… .”
“exactly.”
The Librarian nodded slightly.
“The genre of [Lefanta Aegim epic] is [a high school student who goes to another world and plays a game]. Let’s shorten it to an abbreviated name, so-called [Igo-Gyeong]. Aside from the fact that the Constellation Killer is no longer old enough to be called a high school student… .”
I opened my mouth. What a joke.
‘I heard that when I was young, it was already an extinct word like dinosaur.’
is it.
Was the Constellation Killer, Lefanta Aegim, a being like a dinosaur?
“Of course, it would be unfair to the Constellation Killer if he was simply said to be a person who causes trouble. Until he became the first emperor of the Aegim Empire, the Constellation Killer experienced countless hardships and hardships… .”
Every time the Librarian recited the story about Lefanta Aegim, his voice became light and permeated the [Lefanta Aegim Epic].
The light that penetrated like this was converted into readable characters and settled into the epic.
-A long time ago.
-There were people who lived on the corpse left behind by the ancient Dragon Emperor.
“The Constellation Killer… “I set foot on the twentieth floor, which you now own.”
-They hoped for a hero.
-Because there were no heroes among them.
“That’s where my journey through the world began.”
– To God they hoped.
-God granted their wish.
“It was a journey to build a nation… .”
And so, like the other Apocalypses, the library director looked down at the book, which was beginning to glow white light, as if he were rather afraid.
“And now, the Constellation Killer is located on the 50th floor.”
50th floor.
The same location as the Constellation Killer that Bae Hu-ryeong mentioned.
“Here… There’s a problem. You haven’t reached the 50th floor yet. We haven’t left the [beginner’s area] yet. And if it’s a higher floor, the [50th floor] is a really special place… “Sending beginners to the 50th floor is strictly, really strictly prohibited.”
Even the others who were listening with bated breath were surprised by those words.
“The 50th floor and below is the beginner’s area?”
“We worked hard to get here… ”
I wasn’t surprised.
I’ve known for a long time that up to the 10th floor is treated as a tutorial. I also heard from Bae Hu-ryeong that from the 50th floor onwards, we would be competing with other world hunters.
‘In other words, not competing with other world hunters until the 50th floor would be a measure to protect beginners.’
After thinking about it up to that point, I said:
“Forbidden means you can’t be sent up to the 50th floor no matter what?”
The Librarian’s face fell once again.
“that… no. The one who sends it up… “This becomes possible if the manager pays the price.”
“Then it doesn’t matter. “Aren’t you going to pay?”
“Ha, I can’t help it… … ”
The library director cried.
“At the very least, please limit the number of people to just one person, Gongja Kim… .”
“……good.”
Even if the Librarian didn’t appeal this desperately, I planned to face Lefanta Aegim alone.
“Transfer me to the 50th floor.”
The Librarian closed his eyes tightly.
“… … “Don’t regret it.”
“I’m going so I won’t regret it.”
After hearing my firm answer, the library director gave up. With trembling hands, I touched the cover of [The Epic of Lefanta Aegim]. And he whispered in a weak voice.
“Death King. I designate you as a character from the [Epic of Lefanta Aegim]… .”
That moment.
[warning!]
[Abnormal access has been detected.]
[A penalty is given to the ‘librarian in the corner’.]
A fierce voice struck my head. The Librarian flinched. Perhaps the voice was heard not only by me but also by the library director. However, the library director did not stop speaking even though his shoulders were shaking.
“Exercise your authority.”
[Warning once again.]
[A penalty is given to the ‘librarian in the corner’.]
The Librarian took a breath.
“It doesn’t matter. Go, Death King. … … And please show me how you are with the Constellation Killer.”
Paaaaat!
White light enveloped my vision.
[Abnormal access has been detected.]
Even as my vision turned white, the warning sound continued to sound.
[warning!]
[The blessings of Superstition given to you cease.]
[You can no longer observe the other person’s likeability!]
[The protection of the Four Gods given to you has stopped.]
[You can no longer observe the other person’s psychological state! ]
Next moment.
[A resident of the ‘tower’ who was not given a name enters the 50th floor.]
I am a level that no one in our world has yet stepped on.
I was the first to set foot on the ‘50th floor’ of the tower.
etc,
