Transformation or Death-Chapter 184

Training (6)

The sky is dark. The clouds covering the sky hold an ominous shadow and are circling around a towering window.

The color of the window is like a bruise, a purple hue. Its size could be compared to a massive building exceeding 100 stories.

It is truly an overwhelming presence. The light flowing from the window spread out sticky like a swamp and settled down. Due to its gloomy nature, despite being light, no brightness could be found.

The daylight is hidden by its majesty and cannot be seen.

This is the main body of the Scorpion.

The most vicious beast that appears when all its alter egos are defeated.

Magenta Helios looked at the giant beast’s window and muttered,

“Because I couldn’t handle it before…”

What remained was guilt. The result of not dealing with the Scorpion ten years ago had come back like this.

Even if it meant dying, she should have taken it down.

Due to that oversight, a massive massacre is happening today in a foreign land.

“…Ah.”

Not yet. No one has died yet. Anxious citizens’ eyes are turned this way. Their eyes also contain a faint admiration and expectation.

No matter how vicious the enemy, they expect that we will take it down.

Whether in their home country or a foreign land, the situation of the weak is similar. They are barely surviving, hanging onto life under the threat of villains.

How many people will lose their jobs, homes, and families today. The assets they had carefully accumulated will vanish in an instant, and they will lose hope for the future.

I am the only one who can protect their tomorrow.

“In fact, the life I’ve lived so far is close to a trick.”

Because I have lived again, just like their tomorrow.

“The years I’ve gained were meant to be used here today.”

It’s time to repay the past’s oversight with my current life.

At that moment, Magenta Helios decided to abandon her star.

Not just the star, but this life as well.

Black dwarf.

The magenta starlight turned deep red. At the time of sunset. The last remnants of the setting sun broke through the clouds and illuminated the ground.

It was the day the last legacy of the past was setting.

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This is the story in the original work.

When the true form of the Scorpion was revealed, Magenta Helios dealt a fatal blow with the black dwarf and died. Silver Luna delivered the final blow and heroically perished.

Yellow Castor was attacked by the Scorpion and eventually died due to its poison.

All magical girls from Japan died that day. Of course, Korean magical girls also suffered immense damage.

In fact, one could say they were fortunate.

The fact that Magenta Helios dealt a critical wound to the Scorpion before it really went on a rampage was significant. If the Scorpion had rampaged without that wound, a single strike could have instantly destroyed a city, and other magical girls would have suffered uncontrollable damage.

There’s even a possibility it wouldn’t have ended just with the complete annihilation of Japanese magical girls…

But this is ultimately just a hypothetical possibility.

And the assumption that the Scorpion’s true form will be revealed in this world is also just a hypothesis.

Kwajik!

The Watcher’s leg split the Scorpion’s head. Starting from that wound, he filled its inside with lightning. In an instant, the Scorpion, whose entire body was roasted, helplessly stretched out its legs and fell.

This was the end of the Scorpion brought by Botis. Unlike last time, no magical girl’s help was needed. He was able to defeat the Scorpion with only Odette’s assistance.

As he turned around, holding the axe he had planted on the ground while kicking, an explosion occurred from the Scorpion’s corpse.

With a grand roar, the starlight condensed inside the Scorpion scattered, and all of that starlight gathered into the Watcher.

Now he’s slowly learning how to deal with the Scorpion.

Certainly, its power is outstanding. The tail’s poison is dangerous, but in the end, those are the only two things. The Scorpion’s alter egos show no intelligence. It’s just full of wildness, just like its nickname ‘beast’.

It easily falls for a light feint and doesn’t know how to properly use its own abilities. Moreover, its actions have a certain pattern. If one is familiar with these points, it’s not impossible to take it down without a single wound.

But this is only possible in the Big Dipper state. In the first place, without this speed, one cannot even keep up with the Scorpion’s movements.

As he becomes more familiar with fighting the Scorpion, he feels his body weakening.

While starlight and technique are becoming more refined day by day, his body is dying at the same pace.

‘…Was it 30 days?’

Five days have passed since that day, so the remaining life should be 25 days.

However, the side effects of transformation have not disappeared even with this reduced lifespan. His lifespan would have been further reduced as much as he has transformed so far.

Looking at his current physical condition, the actual remaining lifespan is…

‘At this rate, I might not even live for ten days.’

It’s dangerous.

“Are you okay?”

Joo Ah-yoon shook Han Jae-jung’s shoulder, who was staring blankly. Although hidden by the helmet, his face was surely filled with worry.

“Hmm… No?”

“Oh… I see.”

Han Jae-jung decided to answer honestly. It would be ridiculous to hide anything from his only colleague in this situation.

Because she didn’t expect him to affirm so directly, Joo Ah-yoon was taken aback.

“I’ll tell you what’s wrong later, but for now, let’s focus on other issues.”

The Scorpion is dead, but not all enemies have disappeared.

“Excellent.”

Botis praised them while looking at the traces of the Scorpion’s explosion.

“You guys will definitely be able to hunt this beast.”

Despite failing to properly protect the Scorpion they were supposed to guard, she had a relieved attitude. Perhaps because Jason didn’t gain the credit for hunting the Scorpion, she seemed to have no regrets.

Afterward, the Archer, who had not yet fully recovered from his wounds, was quietly suppressing his anger.

“…”

He was not just suppressing his anger. Heavy silence was accompanied by anguish. He was ruminating on the words he heard from Botis and reconsidering what qualifies as credentials.

“Then, see you tomorrow.”

Botis pressed her stick firmly against his neck and waved her empty hand to bid farewell.

The figures of Botis waving her hand and the Archer trembling humiliatingly gradually blurred. A wind blew from the direction where they were fading, and that wind carried a fragrant grass scent that didn’t match the city.

The mountain breeze shook the ruins, and the two villains’ figures were completely hidden.

Goldilocks Zone. They must have gone to their own villain hideout.

Confirming that the enemies had disappeared, the two also relaxed and released their transformation.

With a “Pee-yung-” transformation release sound, human forms were revealed.

“Brother!”

Joo Ah-yoon approached Han Jae-jung without hiding her worried expression.

It was obvious that the body would be severely burdened from using the Big Dipper.

“What’s not okay? Head? Body? Both? Do you look like you’re about to die? How many fingers am I showing?”

“It’s not that bad.”

Pushing away Joo Ah-yoon’s hand making a V-sign in front of his eyes, Han Jae-jung let out a deep sigh.

Although he looked like he might pass out any moment, he endured it with willpower.

“If you’re tired, you can sleep. I’ll catch you.”

Joo Ah-yoon spread her arms and smiled maternally. Her heart was reassuring, but her body was not. Could he possibly lean on a 150cm tall child?

Han Jae-jung chuckled and shook his head.

“Forget it. How can I lean on someone who’s only half my size?”

“Wh-what?”

Rejecting Joo Ah-yoon’s kindness, he dragged his limping legs and moved backward.

“He needs help more than me.”

“It’s not even half! Damn it!”

Where he was heading, a villain was lying pitifully, unable to properly support himself.

“Jason.”

“It’s not even half!”

When his name was called, the villain with a hole in his chest staggered and raised himself.

“I’m sorry… For not being of proper help…”

“You were never helpful. Don’t worry.”

“It’s not even half, damn it!”

Han Jae-jung stopped Jason from getting up and made him lie down again.

“So, rest assured and step back.”

Jason realized what he was about to say and opened his eyes wide.

“B-but…”

“You were almost dead.”

His tone was affectionate, but the underlying message was sharp.

“Advancing is good, but you should also know when to retreat. The opportunity to find your dream isn’t just this once. Rest until your wounds heal.”

Botis’s intentions worked precisely. Jason’s remaining wounds were significant. If he weren’t a villain, he would have died on the spot.

Though he feels manipulated and doesn’t feel good about it, some things cannot be helped.

In this state, pushing forward could cause additional wounds and lead to death. Especially for Jason, who feels a heavy burden with each ability use.

“I found a usable ruin other than here. You rest there. We’ll handle the rest.”

“…Understood.”

Jason muttered with a bitter smile.

“Please return alive.”

“Of course.”

He will accept this intention entirely, but he has no intention of accepting other intentions.

“I’ll definitely return.”

He will definitely survive.

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After returning to the cafe, Han Jae-jung did not lose consciousness. His complexion was as pale as a corpse, and cold sweat was pouring like rain. Trembling like someone with hypothermia and frowning, his already poor impression became even more severe.

But Han Jae-jung did not collapse.

“Just fall already.”

Joo Ah-yoon grumbled, half worried and half annoyed.

“What stubbornness is keeping you from falling? You look like you’re about to die.”

Even as she said this, she didn’t forget to prepare coffee and a blanket to warm him up. Han Jae-jung wrapped himself in the blanket, sipped coffee, and opened his mouth.

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“I, I said earlier… I have something to tell you that’s not okay.”

“That… Can’t you just tell me tomorrow?”

Joo Ah-yoon wiped the cold sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief. However, his determination was firm, and despite his body shaking, his eyes remained unwavering.

“This recollection is really… Driving me crazy.”

Joo Ah-yoon scratched her head and sighed. She couldn’t see a way to overcome his stubborn resolve.

“Fine, I understand. Tell me what you’re so determined to say even when you’re on the brink of death. You damn brother.”

Han Jae-jung calmed himself with coffee and spoke intermittently.

The Paradox intentions. The danger of the Scorpion in its true form. His current remaining lifespan.

Because he wasn’t feeling well, his words were rambling, and his reasoning was weak. It was insufficient as an explanation and unconvincing as persuasion.

It could have been dismissed as the delirious monologue of a sick person.

“…I see.”

But Joo Ah-yoon took all his words seriously.

“Before the alter egos fall, the main body doesn’t appear, and the main body that loses all its alter egos becomes even stronger and could easily destroy a country, and you’re dying right now, so when that thing appears, you’ll be stuck in a corner groaning… Is that right?”

“Exactly.”

As expected of our Ah-yoon. She understands perfectly even when I explain it like a dog. Han Jae-jung smiled proudly.

“Are you laughing?”

He immediately stopped smiling.

“Ha… You bastard. Isn’t this situation seriously critical? How can you laugh?”

“I’m proud because our Ah-yoon is so admirable.”

“Do you think you can sway me with such nonsense?”

Even as she said this, the corners of her mouth were slightly raised.

“So… How many days do you think you can live?”

“…Ten days.”

“Huh… It was thirty days, and now it’s ten days…?”

Joo Ah-yoon ran her hands through her hair and clutched her head.

Ten days. Such a short period that he might not even see the next full moon. Moreover, the side effects of transformation haven’t even disappeared. There’s a high possibility it could be even shorter.

It feels suffocating. She wants to say something but doesn’t know how, making her feel even more frustrated.

Now it’s truly a dead end. It’s no different from darkness.

“It’s really the end…”

Joo Ah-yoon muttered blankly.

A heavy silence settled with the coffee aroma. Feeling the familiar scent, Joo Ah-yoon took a deep breath.

The comfortable coffee smell swirled around her lungs, and she lifted her head.

“But, I’m not dead yet.”

Now she was tired of feeling disappointed in herself and experiencing self-loathing. She was his only colleague. She would do anything if it could help.

Now is the time to act, not to be discouraged.

“So what are you going to do now? Tell me.”

Han Jae-jung smiled again. She knew she would be scolded for laughing in this situation, but she laughed anyway.

It was suspicious how detailed the information was, and one might go crazy with anxiety knowing such a short lifespan. Joo Ah-yoon promised to cooperate without any doubt or anxiety.

“Even though we don’t have good eyes, we do have a window to know the future.”

Because she could rely on that infinite trust, she could now create this plan.

Han Jae-jung looked at the belt.

“I propose a quest. The task is to defeat the Scorpion. The cost of non-compliance and failure is death.”

[Received.]

The quest occurs based on the user’s will.

If one has a strong desire, a quest can be generated in reverse like this.

Of course, since death is the price, one must be prepared to risk their life. Not just a verbal preparation, but a sincere one.

A matter of life and death. Failure means only death.

It’s close to a trick possible only in such a situation.

[Defeat the most heinous beast, the villain of the Scorpius constellation. The cost of non-compliance is death.]

“That’s…!”

As soon as Han Jae-jung called out his triumph, the voice flowed from the belt again.

[Defeat the most heinous beast, the villain of the Scorpius constellation. The cost of non-compliance is death.]

[Defeat the most heinous beast, the villain of the Scorpius constellation. The cost of non-compliance is death.]

[Defeat the most heinous beast, the villain of the Scorpius constellation. The cost of non-compliance is death.]

[Defeat the most heinous beast, the villain of the Scorpius constellation. The cost of non-compliance is death….]

Such a quest was repeated. It was not an error. Exactly the same quest was duplicated.

“…This is troublesome.”

The distinction between the Scorpion’s avatar and its main body is impossible.

The quest was also targeted at all of the Scorpion’s avatars and main bodies. Moreover, it was differentiated for each individual.

Furthermore, the cost of non-compliance and failure is death.

Eventually…..

“Ah-yoon, it’s screwed up.”

“What?”

“This random game is over.”

In other words, they must check the location of every Scorpion and hope that the one they just defeated is the main body. This point remained unchanged.

The world was never meant to go as smoothly as one imagines.

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Ippotranslation

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“Is this the first one?”

“Yes.”

But still, the situation was better than before. Since they could identify the location of all Scorpions, they could move independently rather than following the board prepared by Paradox and Botis.

“…Help from the magical girls?”

“Forget it.”

The Watcher skillfully picked up the axe.

“Can we request help from the target to be protected?”

Our goal was to end everything within one day.

That was the only thought.

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But the world never goes as imagined.

“Did you confirm it, Yellow?”

“Yes, Princess Luna.”

“Hohoho, good.”

Yellow Castor, with the ability to detect the villain.

“How dare you think of ending this hunt before me. That won’t do.”

She successfully detected the collision between the Scorpion And the villain.

“Defeating the Scorpion is my job.”

The magical girls had also begun to move.

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