Chapter 339: Endgame
"AAAAHHH!"
Muru muru was at the limit of her patience; these two women refused to back down.
*Tick, tock
[00:01:10]
The time clock had only one minute left before collapse. At this rate, both women would die from exhaustion and their injuries. There was also the risk that both would survive but wouldn't be able to reach the crown in time, resulting in a tie.
Causing a stalemate...
"Quick!"
Muru muru had her hand raised, ready to declare the winner.
*CLOCK...
Suddenly, the sound of an ancient clock echoed worldwide, and a giant astronomical clock with Demon wings, colored blue, appeared in the atmosphere.
"Is it... too late?"
Seeing this giant clock, Muru muru lost strength in her arms. After all, it was useless to fight against such power. Even Deus couldn't contend with something like this.
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[Return...]
[I must return...]
[I promised.]
[I did it... So I must return.]
Outside the world, the Demon King looked at the world covered by the crown. For thousands of years, chaos had corroded the world, causing too much destruction to the Mother of All.
For the Demon King, this was unacceptable.
Chaos must be eradicated!
[Lucifugus...]
Calling the Lunatic Emperor, the Demon King materialized his spark pistol as a planet-sized astronomical clock appeared.
*CLOCK
The Demon King was going to finish what Saitama and Deus had started.
Destroying chaos and saving the world...
Even though the world was safe due to the crown's order energy and the limited chaos energy posing no threat, the Demon King wouldn't leave hidden dangers. For this reason, the Demon King was going to destroy the life of the world, humans, plants, animals, and even Muru muru herself. All had been corroded by chaos and needed purging.
The world needed a new beginning, one free of pollution and darkness. It needed to create a world where chaos was nonexistent, a world that didn't require God's help to survive.
*CLOCK.
So, the hands of the astronomical clock began to turn, and a powerful spiritual energy gathered.
"Papa, bad!"
However, before the energy finished gathering, the Mother of All confronted the Demon King, extending both arms.
Even as a growing girl, the Mother of All loved the life within her. She knew exactly what the Demon King wanted to do. Facing her fear of the darkness, she exited the reality bubble to stop the Champion.
Her children were in danger, and she wanted to protect them.
[...]
Smiling tenderly, the Demon King clenched his hand, covered in white gloves. The crown rotated, and a new reality bubble was created, enclosing the will of the world.
For the Demon King, only the Mother of All deserved his protection. Only she deserved his smile.
Only she was pure...
"Papa! Don't do it, Papa! Please, Papa! They're not at fault! Don't hurt them, Papa!"
Shouting and hitting the bubble, the Mother of All cried.
Her children were about to disappear, those whom she gave birth to...
[Return...]
However, despite her cries, the Demon King ignored the will of the world and continued gathering energy, which slowly entered his spark pistol...
[Only I can do this... Everything has been entrusted to me... I cannot fall... I will fulfill my promise... I will create a new world... I will stop chaos... I will protect my family... I will return to my Goddess... I will save the world... Because I am the last defense of the world...]
With profound sadness, the energy finished gathering, and without hesitation, the Demon King pulled the trigger.
*Bang...
[Arie...]
*Ssshhhhiiiiii
With a sharp sound, a powerful bullet wrapped in a blue aura shot out, devouring everything in its path, leaving a white trail. Even space itself was being devoured by that bullet.
"Papa!"
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*Shiiiiii
[DEAD END]
*Cough... Cough...
Rising among the debris, Yuno coughed up blood while looking down at the katana piercing her chest.
This had been a fatal wound; she no longer had the energy to activate her power. Not to mention that her strength was gradually fading, and her gaze had become blurry.
Moreover, the sound of her Diary was a clear warning of her death. There was no escape; her fate was sealed.
"Yuki..."
However, upon seeing the shining crown floating, Yuno forced herself to stand and walk toward it.
Blood was flowing down her body, and her gaze was becoming increasingly blurry, but Yuno didn't stop.
She needed that crown...
She needed Yuki...
She needed his love...
Because of that, Yuno ignored her fatal wounds and the katana piercing her chest, continuing to walk while reaching out her hand, trying to grasp the shining crown.
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*Cough, cough
Like Yuno, Tsubaki also coughed up blood. The broken katana had pierced her chest, leaving a deep and fatal wound. Her time was running out.
*Shiiiii
[DEAD END]
"Yuki-kun..."
But seeing that shining crown, Tsubaki remembered those two years she spent trapped in the fragment—the happiest years of her life.
She remembered her parents, her home, her friends, her cute and reliable dog...
"Yuki-kun... I'll save you."
Due to those memories and deep love, Tsubaki forced herself to stand, ignoring the tearing pain. She stretched out her hand, grabbing her future with determination and walked toward the crown...
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"No matter who, grab the key!"
Muru muru, seeing these two dying women walking toward the crown, clenched her teeth and once again raised her hand.
She needed the new God.
The Demon King was accumulating energy, ready to destroy all life within the planet.
"Yuki..."
"Yuki-kun..."
Step by step, both women walked closer to the crown. This time, neither of them intended to obstruct the other; they simply wanted the crown for themselves.
That crown represented their love and their future.
*Tick, tock
[00:00:10]
With only ten seconds left on the digital clock, both women continued walking.
[00:00:02]
*Bang
[Arie...]
When there were 2 seconds left, the sound of a gun echoed in the world, and a powerful bullet was shot against humanity and all life on Earth.
"Quick!"
It wasn't known whether it was Muru muru's shout or the wishes of Yuno and Tsubaki, but both women leaped forcefully in a desperate attempt to grab the shining crown.
( Yuki!)
( Yuki-kun!)
[00:00:01]
And when there was only one second left, a hand reached the crown, ending the time.
With that, a light shone in Muru muru's hand.
"I, as the judge of this Survival Game, declare you the winner and the new God of this world!"
[00:00:00]
Thus, the time had ended.
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[The terms have been fulfilled]
[Congratulations on saving the world; you have destroyed chaos, and the light of order shines again]
[The God of Time and Space, Deus Ex Machina, sincerely thanks you for your noble help. His soul rests in peace.]
[You have fulfilled the last will of Champion No. 118, the Will of Saitama rests in peace.]
[The Guardian Beast of the world, No. 1223234, has let out a deep breath for you, sincerely expressing its utmost gratitude and has sent a friend request for eternal friends.]
[Do you wish to accept?]
[Yes] [No]
[The Empress is satisfied with your work and has decided to reward you for your courage and for aiding the fallen.]
[Do you wish to accept?]
[Yes] [No]
[Due to the time limit being reached and the Champion's injuries, the reverse mode has been canceled.]
[Loading....]
[Initiating, recovery of the absolute shield]
*BROMMMM
"What...?!"
The Demon King was confused. Just as his bullet was about to impact the atmosphere, it disappeared without a trace. Simultaneously, a strange screen flickered in front of him, displaying various messages.
At the same time, a strong suction began to develop within him, trying to swallow him forcefully.
"...!"
Of course, the Demon King wouldn't allow anyone to stop him. Determined not to sleep, no matter who or what this system was, the Demon King clenched his fists, refusing to sleep. This caused both his crown and the floating chat screen to tremble, engaging in a silent struggle for control.
"I hate disobedient children..."
However, in the silent battle, a deep voice was heard, and a woman sitting on the throne snapped her fingers, increasing the energy of the chat room.
[Initiating update!]
[Update successful]
[Due to the Champion's refusal, the system has activated its defense system]
[Asura Mode, activated]
"What...?!"
And with that, the suction became much stronger. Unable to stop it, the Demon King watched with sadness as his crown and he himself were forced to sleep...
"Sleep, you're not ready yet..."
Thus, the reverse mode ended...
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TN: Demon King was about to do factory reset 💀