Episode 139 < Latecomer. (1) >
One.
The main characters living in the story twinkled like constellations.
I wasn’t interested in the constellations shining in the night sky. The main characters are stars to me. The story they unfold was my brilliant constellation. ah. There was countless stars in the universe, and the stories in all things were infinite.
-I want to see a little more of the story.
I unconsciously touched the starlight.
-little bit more.
That was all.
2.
Silence fell in the library.
The great library of all life. A place where each book captures the world. Countless people lived in countless worlds, and each person had a story. One of those books, [Lefanta Aegim], contained two characters from the world.
“…….”
The Constellation Killer quietly looked down at the director.
“Did you say you were one of the people who killed me?”
“yes. Mr. Yul Kim.”
“That’s a strange thing to say.”
The Constellation Killer’s voice was bleak.
“My death is recorded as having occurred 153 years, 7 months, and 9 days ago. “The name of the person who killed me at that time was Geomje.”
The Constellation Killer took out an old notebook from his arms. That diary is the final destination that [Kim Yul] reached. He declared that he would only leave traces of the past he passed by and would never remember it.
“The Geomje’s facial expression recorded in the diary is different from yours.”
Even if I get eaten by the reincarnation of a hundred ghosts, my skeletons will never let go of their daggers.
The Constellation Killer also only had one old notebook.
“Are you a descendant of the Geomje?”
“…….”
“From what I understand, Geomje is not the type to apologize to anyone. “I’m not the type to seek an apology from anyone.”
The director must have realized this.
“I judge. You are not the successor to the Sword Emperor, nor are you one of the people who killed me. There is no reason for you to apologize to me.”
That it was already too late.
“Therefore, I will not accept your apology.”
“…….”
“First and foremost, my name is Lefanta Aegim. His nickname is Constellation Killer. You called me Kim Yul. However, there is no record of me being called Kim Yul anywhere in the diary. “Have you mistaken me for someone else?”
“Mr. Kim Yul.”
The director’s voice was trembling.
“Kim Yul is the name you had before you were called Lefanta Aegim. It’s a name from way back in the past, before you even got that diary. The world you originally lived in… … .”
“It’s no use.”
Someone came next to me and muttered. He was the library director. He whispered to me in a voice so low that the Constellation Killer and his director could not hear.
“It is a sad sight. I will admit that. On one side, the victim is sealed in time. On the other side, the bystander is stuffed in time. Ah, it is as beautiful as a painting….”
I looked back at the library director.
[The corner librarian is delighted and despairs.]
The library director had a strange expression. She seemed sad. She also seemed happy. The Librarian’s eyes were saddened, but his breath was red.
“However, Death King. So much is late. “The [Constellation Killer] can never be saved.”
“…….”
“Even if I receive an apology now, it’s meaningless. The Constellation Killer doesn’t remember anything. His appearance and way of thinking are completely different from the days when he was Kim Yul. How can he get an apology for something he doesn’t remember? How can he forgive what he cannot remember?”
“you.”
I spoke softly.
“You know that I’m going back, right?”
The Librarian smiled.
“Of course.”
“how? If I go back, will you go through the same time?”
“Uh huh. That’s not the way things work. In particular, the [Returner’s Wind-Up Clock] you have is so special that even if it were a constellation, its majesty could not easily be surpassed. However, like all constellations, this throne also has cute powers.”
The Librarian snapped his fingers. widely! Then a book flew out.
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[Story of Rising Heaven City]
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That was the book the Constellation showed me when I first set foot in the Great Library.
“Remember? This is a book containing your world. “It can’t be called an apocalypse because it hasn’t been destroyed yet.”
The Librarian’s eyebrows rose.
“Now take a guess. Who do you think this committee has designated as the main character of [The Story of the Rising City]?”
“…….”
indeed.
“It’s me.”
“exactly. “That’s the correct answer!”
“Are all the events I experience recorded in that book? So you know what skills I have and when and how I regressed, right?”
“iced coffee.”
The library director grinned and turned the pages of [Story of the Rising City].
“The kiss of time you shared with Raviel Ivansia… That love and connection was truly sweet! The problem seemed to have been solved in a completely unexpected way. “It really became my favorite scene.”
“…….”
“Of course, the ‘trauma’ you experienced this time is also written in this book. That is why, even though he did not have a different name, he was allowed to enter.”
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The person the library director spoke of was the director. Even now, the director was desperately trying to explain to the Constellation Killer. Who you were and what you went through. However, the Constellation Killer’s expressionless face did not change.
“You were fired up. “Death King.”
The library director said.
“I tried. I tried my best. I did my best. But the Constellation Killer was already too late. No matter how hard the characters try their best, it is difficult to reach the best ending. “This is the normal ending allowed to the Constellation Killer.”
The library director was sad.
He was a little more happy than that.
“Excluding the bad ending, this is the ending that the Constellation Killer can at least reach. Unfortunately, the Constellation Killer himself doesn’t know. Your efforts, the director’s regrets, everything is ineffective. iced coffee. The Constellation Killer will remain a murder weapon that kills the Constellations. forever… .”
“Whatever it takes?”
“exactly. “No matter what measures are taken.”
The library director slowly tried to put [The Story of the Rising City] into his arms. At that moment, I reached out and grabbed the Librarian’s wrist. The Librarian flinched.
“If you are that confident.”
I glanced down at the Librarian.
“Shall we make a bet?”
“bet… ?”
“I will continue Kim Yul’s time and the Constellation Killer’s time. Just as Kim Yul became the Constellation Killer, we will make sure that the Constellation Killer becomes Kim Yul. Then I might be able to receive an apology from the director.”
“Oh my gosh. Didn’t I tell you? Simply impossible… … .”
“therefore.”
I held the Librarian’s wrist tighter.
“Let’s make a bet.”
“…….”
“I heard you’re one of my favorite characters. The Constellation Killer. We will use any means necessary to restore the Constellation Killer’s memories. You too can help. Well, you don’t have to go all out to help. All you have to do is help me as much as you sent me to [Lefanta Aegim Epic].”
“Hmm.”
The constellation’s eyes narrowed.
“What if I fail even after helping you? What will I gain?”
“Do whatever you want with me for 10 years.”
The library director paused.
“You said you wanted to pluck my eyebrows and keep them, right? do. Did you say you wanted to cut your nails? Do that too. “I’ll give you whatever you want, so you can play with it to your heart’s content for 10 years.”
The Librarian’s eyes wavered.
“Anything, you mean?”
“okay.”
“Wow, you’re saying scary things. Death King. Even so, I am being very polite in front of you. If I were to do whatever I wanted, it would be truly a terrible thing. Just look at the bookmark maids… .”
“bet. Are you going to do it or not?”
The Librarian pursed his lips. For a moment, his eyes became stained with greed. Like the Constellation Killer, I was also someone he loved. The Librarian looked at me like a snake stalking its prey.
“This committee adheres to the principle of non-intervention.”
The Librarian swallowed.
“It’s different if the character asks first. That’s why the butler’s wish in [Story of Sormwin Academy] was granted.”
“…….”
“Okay. Death King. I will help you. However, if you fail to succeed the Constellation Killer as Kim Yul… “I will steal your 10 years and savor it to your heart’s content.”
okay.
I walked towards the Constellation Killer and the director, holding the library director’s wrist. Step by step. Step by step. The sound of footsteps echoed in the library area where we were the only ones who had bitten someone.
-hey. hey! It’s a zombie. Are you crazy? Why make a bet like that?!
Bae Hu-ryeong made a fuss.
-Are you betting because you are confident you will win 100%? uh? It looks like Eun-tol’s eyes have turned around since he called you his favorite character and all, but that guy is also a constellation. Constellation. That’s a very high level star! You never know what will happen if you entrust your soul to a bastard like that!
‘are you okay. I’m doing it because I’m confident I’ll win 100% of the time.’
For a long time, I thought about why ‘Top’ exists.
There is no need for a reason for something to exist. But at least to me, it seemed like the tower was built for a clear reason. Thanks to the presence of the tower, those who had turned away from the outside world were able to start their lives once again.
To live life once again.
Some would call it reincarnation, while others would call it past life.
“The Constellation Killer.”
For some it will mean reunion.
“Director.”
Thus, the frozen times are regenerated.
“Let’s film a youth drama with me.”
The Constellation Killer and the director looked at me.
The first person to speak was the Constellation Killer.
“What do you mean?”
“The Constellation Killer. Because your memory has disappeared, you are unable to accept the director’s apology. You may think there is no need to receive it. “But if I could accept an apology, I would.”
“hmm.”
The Constellation Killer opened the diary and nodded.
“It is true. Although we only talked for a moment, the person kneeling in front of me has a very kind heart. Straight. I believe that it is not an innate uprightness, but an acquired uprightness acquired through perseverance in life. “If possible, I would like to accept your apology.”
“Director.”
I looked at the director. The director was still kneeling on the library floor.
“If the director can apologize to Mr. Kim Yul… .”
“Even if it’s just my life.”
The director answered immediately without waiting for me to continue.
“I am willing to sacrifice my soul.”
“… … yes. thank you.”
I grabbed the director’s hand and helped him up. Old, fleshy hands. Only then did I remember that it had been a long time since I held the director’s hand. Really long ago, I remember building a sand tower at the playground with the director.
‘This story became possible thanks to the director.’
Because you did not forget, I was raised in an orphanage.
‘If the director had forgotten Kim Yul like everyone else, this moment would not have come.’
Kim Yul’s life resembled the director’s life. The director’s life shaped my life.
Now that my life has taken over the life of the Constellation Killer, there are barely three people left here.
The three of us are connected by fate.
‘never… I won’t let it become meaningless.’
Although it was a little late.
The time has come to repay the favor to the person who raised me.
“Library director.”
I held the director’s hand tightly and looked back at the constellation. The library director was smiling, as if he was confident that he would win the bet.
“Please tell me. Death King! “You are a hunter whom I have great affection for.”
“Me and the Constellation Killer. Director, teacher. “We will attack the next stage with these three people.”
“Ohh!”
The Librarian’s eyes twinkled as if he was interested.
“What can I say, it’s an amazing story. It’s a bit late, but are you saying that you’re going to come now and rebuild the relationship between the three of you? Uh huh. Well, it is a possible ending. Sort of an open ending! Our story begins now… … .”
“no.”
I stretched out my free hand and took away a book.
“It’s not like that.”
[Story of Rising City].
A book where I become the main character and tell the story.
“I will choose this book for the next stage.”
“hmm… … ?”
The library director tilted his head with a puzzled expression.
“I’m sorry. I didn’t understand. [The Story of the Rising City] is already happening here and now in real time? There is no point in making it into a stage and conquering it.”
“You said it. I was chosen as the main character in this book. “So everything I’ve experienced is recorded.”
“Yes, but… ?”
“Please send the three of us to one of the incidents I encountered.”
“What incident are you talking about?”
“trauma.”
“…….”
Pop.
The smile disappeared from the Librarian’s face.
I looked calmly at the constellation in front of me.
“You just said that.”
『Of course, the ‘trauma’ you experienced this time is also written in this book.』
“The trauma ended in tragedy. The world has been destroyed. Even though it was only an illusion, the story of all the characters ended as they were swallowed up by the void. Library director. According to your classification, the trauma is flawless [Apocalypse].”
“ah… … .”
The Librarian opened his mouth.
The library director looked up at me with eyes filled with astonishment.
“Death King, you, no way… … .”
“Enter the three of us into the apocalypse of Shinseo Middle and High School. Of course, the Constellation Killer is Kim Yul, and the director is the class president. “I am the perpetrator.”
If you cannot receive forgiveness or forgiveness because you have lost your memory.
“And allow for [immersion].”
All you have to do is get your memories back.
It was as if the Heretic Questioner became immersed in the Lady of the Golden Silk and became the same person.
As I became immersed in the butler, I became more and more buried in his memories.
If the Constellation Killer is immersed in Kim Yul—.
Because Kim Yul’s memories will be implanted into the Constellation Killer.
The Constellation Killer is able to recall Kim Yul’s days.
“Library director. No, Hamustra.”
Yes. We were a little late.
But nothing is over yet.
“Open the book.”
The Librarian stopped breathing.
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