Chapter 89: Death Is Not An Escape

A/N- There might be a few things that seem confusing but don't worry, [Soul Eater], Tatsuya's Anger and Tatsumaki's suicide, everything will become clear in the next chapter.

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They say that everyone is the main character of their own story. 

Who did not have ambitions? Who did not have desires?

There were those who lived through life desiring Eternity yet content with their mortality. Content with mortal life how dare they covet immortality?

Dreams were just a higher version of desires and ambitions. 

Yet how many people actually had the lucky opportunity to experience beyond mortality? Stuck in a century-long prison, breathing in poison that little by little corrodes the body. 

Fantasy is nothing but the inability to go beyond what's considered 'real'. 

Out of the billions of humans on Earth Tatsuya was the one that received the favour of some unknown being.

But currently, that was irrelevant.

Tatsuya was seething as he held Tatsumaki's lingering soul. 

"Did you believe that death would give you an escape?" 

His voice was hoarse, testament to the burden his soul was in.

Physically he couldn't be more perfect but attempting [Soul Eater] on someone of Tatsumaki's caliber was suicide.

Tatsumaki had no physical body but she still felt cold all over. What in the world was going on? Just how strong was this guy? Did he just pull her soul over from the afterlife?

Just as she was about to speak, the all-familiar restriction returned. She couldn't do anything, frozen like an ice sculpture.

But despite being frozen Tatsumaki felt something.

As the seconds passed her soul was growing weaker, if she estimated correctly in just a few minutes she would disappear again regardless of whether he was restricting her or not.

But it wasn't only her that knew this.

Tatsuya knew it as well.

Tatsumaki felt relief spread through her soul, the amount of regret and shock she received when Tatsuya brought her back had her almost despair.

But now knowing that there was a limit to Tatsuya's strength her illusion of his almighty strength broke.

The current situation he was in also portrayed his deranged mental state.

A calm look came over her face as she waited for her soul to disappear.

"You'll regret this." Suddenly Tatsuya spoke his gentle expression replaced by neutrality.

But Tatsumaki ignored him.

"Staring at your corpse I had my head full of questions. Why? Why did you suddenly kill yourself? I couldn't understand. It was extremely irritating not knowing why. You are prideful, very prideful but I know that my actions were not enough to make you kill yourself. Why? " He started speaking as if talking to himself.

It was a creepy sight causing Tatsumaki to frown.

Why was there still a sense of unease in her heart?

"I underestimated you. I should've known that a Psychic's mind was infinitely faster than mine but I became complacent. Ever since I came to this world I have achieved all that I wished for, the feeling of having everything in my palm is intoxicating. I began to think that I wouldn't experience failure as long as I stayed within my limits."

"But because of this, I couldn't stand the fact you've made such a big loss for me." He scratched his bloody face and spoke cheerfully, "I withstood immeasurable pain to get you back here."

Suddenly he smiled softly, showing a happy expression.

"You must feel it by now, the weakening of your soul." He stated, "Unfortunately, Soul Eater isn't supposed to be used on dead targets. Even though I forcefully brought you here I can't keep you here for long."

It was exactly as Tatsuya said and that's why Tatsumaki was able to remain calm.

But now that the man himself mentioned it Tatsumaki felt nervous. Her mind rewinded the entire sequence of events and she wondered if she missed anything.

Where was the sense of uneasiness coming from!?

"So why did you bring me here again? What's the point?" Tatsumaki asked with a sneer. Even though she was restricted she could still think and hence communicate with him.

Tatsuya's eyes widened after hearing that.

"Why did I call you here?" He repeated her words with a whisper, his tone eerie.

"I am angry. It's because I'm angry." Tatsuya said, smiling once again. "I don't like to be angry. Do you know what made me angry the most?" He suddenly pointed to his bloody face.

"An esper like you, you could kill yourself very cleanly and silently. So tell me, why did you blow yourself up? Why did you make my room so dirty? Why did you make me dirty...?"

He raised his other palm and brought it on top of Tatsumaki's head. Tatsumaki didn't respond to him but analysed the current situation with an anxious mind.

She could sense it, the source of her uneasiness was coming near.

The glowing red palm sat on top of her head and Tatsumaki felt a suction. It was as if a part of her was being forcefully pulled out.

"But it's fine. I know how to make this anger disappear." His eyes were becoming softer, the dull pitch black eyes slowly regaining colour. 

"If only you had picked the easy way out I would've been really considerate of you. I wasn't going to harm you."

Tatsumaki's soul flickered as if it was on the verge of dispersing. An immeasurable amount of pain assaulted her, it was as if something was eating her soul bit by bit.

It was excruciating.

She could barely remain conscious.

But at least she will be gone soon. Then no matter how much Tatsuya raged and cried it would not matter.

"Don't be happy that you're about to disappear." Tatsuya's eyes turned fierce. His expressions were constantly changing, appearing like a madman.

"This is just the beginning. The pain you feel right now is nothing compared to what you'll have to endure when we meet again."

And that was it.

Tatsumaki suddenly realised the sense of uneasiness and where it was coming from.

She subconsciously asked, "Meet again?"

"Yes, I'll go find the real Tatsumaki who is unharmed and safe in her world. I will come to your world and rape you to the death, not only you but your sister as well. No matter where you try to escape to or whomever you call for support, the moment I find you I'll make your lives a living hell." 

Tatsumaki shuddered but before she could say anything her soul disappeared. The moment Tatsumaki disappeared Tatsuya felt his anger return and his expression turned cold.

A bundle of red fog now sat in Tatsuya's palm

He immediately contacted the system.

"You once told me that whenever you give me rewards, you establish a bridge between me and the reward's origin world. Is that correct?"

[Affirmative.]

"Then tell me is there a bridge connected to the One Punch Man world?"

[Host is correct. The bridge between World 7890 is established after receiving 'Garou's Physique' and may become a possible world that the host will travel to after completing the Main Mission.]

"Then if I say I want to immediately send something to World 7890, is it possible?"

[Affirmative but temporarily unavailable for the Host to use.]

Tatsuya frowned.

"Why is it unavailable?"

[The current level of the Host's System is low. Please upgrade the System to unlock more features.]

"How do I upgrade the System?" Tatsuya didn't waste a second before asking. He needed to vent his anger, did Tatsumaki really think she could make a fool out of him and simply disappear?

Not only did she make a fool of him, but she also wasted the precious Summoning Card. The amount of plans that Tatsuya had were all destroyed the moment she self-destructed.

[The Cost to upgrade the System from its current One Star state to Two Stars is to pay 10,000 SP.]

Tatsuya went to check his balance.

But even after constant sex, he was still missing a few thousand points.

Tatsuya stored the ball of red fog in the System Space and used the Cloak of Invisibility before exiting his room with a cold look.

Just before he left the room a bright light erupted from his body, enveloping him.

The bright light full of radiance flashed behind him and his entire room sparkled. Mere seconds later the bloody room, as if pulled back from time, appeared crystal clear.

Soon, Tatsuya disappeared.

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