Chapter 43: Otto Declares—This Game Is Absolutely Terrible!
Chapter 43: Otto Declares—This Game Is Absolutely Terrible!
As the battle reached its climax, a green text message suddenly appeared on the screen!
『Your Great Inventor:』 "Stop!"
Otto couldn't stand it anymore.
Even though he knew this was just a game, watching Kallen suffer felt unbearable.
Even in a mere simulation… must I watch her fall again?
So, he did the only thing he could—
He sent a desperate message in the chat.
—
Seeing the wealthiest of his few fans making a direct request, Hokuto hesitated.
After all—
Whether or not I can afford an apartment in Canghai City depends entirely on whether this guy keeps throwing money at me.
So, out of sheer financial interest, Hokuto listened.
He dodged at the perfect moment, activating a Time Fracture and using the brief slowdown to retreat.
Then, he calmly asked:
『Hokuto:』 "What's up, dear viewer?"
『Your Great Inventor:』 "We need to analyze the plot carefully. Why is the objective here to defeat Kallen? This must be the wrong choice!"
Otto's firm assertion was met with Hokuto's smug grin.
『Hokuto:』 "That's just how the game works, my guy. I don't have a choice, right? Can't exactly let her kill me—that'd be a guaranteed mission fail."
And besides,
Beating Kallen unlocks more story progression.
Without further argument, Hokuto rushed back in—
And beat the living hell out of Kallen, bringing her HP to critical levels.
『Your Great Inventor:』 "This… this can't be happening…"
Watching his beloved saint struggle on the verge of defeat, Otto gritted his teeth.
Even in this world… I still can't save you?
But—
As if fate refused to let her fall so easily, something changed.
Just as Kallen was about to be defeated, she suddenly leaped into the air—
Landing gracefully in the middle of the shrine courtyard.
The sky shifted.
And in an instant, Judah's Oath—fully unleashed—appeared before them.
Hokuto's heart sank.
Oh, shit.
—
『my favorite sister Bronya:』 "Big brother! What's happening?!"
Seele's panicked text flashed across the screen.
But before Hokuto could reply, the rain of golden spears began.
Thousands of divine javelins descended from above, locking onto his position with merciless precision.
He immediately rolled away, barely dodging the first barrage.
This move is insane!
Auto-targeting, tracking, high damage, and insane crowd control—
Kallen was already broken enough with her elemental immunity, now this?
And just when things couldn't get any worse—
A green message appeared.
『Your Great Inventor:』 "Now! Kallen—give it everything you've got! Strike him down!"
…Dude.
Are you seriously cheering for the boss right now?!
Hokuto narrowed his eyes.
Fine. You want me dead? Too bad.
He gritted his teeth and charged in.
Three perfect dodges.
One full burst.
And—
Kallen collapsed.
—
The chat fell silent.
Normally, when Hokuto cleared a boss fight, his viewers would congratulate him.
But this time, no one spoke.
They all simply watched as the screen faded into a new cutscene.
The screen was pure white.
Kallen and Yae Sakura stood face-to-face.
They were close, but did not embrace.
Sakura's blade pierced through Kallen's chest, the crimson blade staining the snow-white world red.
Then, an ominous voice whispered:
[Heh… Kallen Kaslana is dead.]
[No one can stop me now.]
[This girl's soul… belongs to me forever!]
As the Demon in the Box declared its victory, the screen turned blood-red.
Two lines of text appeared.
[The world has reached the worst possible ending. However, among infinite possibilities, hope still remains—]
[Let us turn back time—to the moment when the two first met.]
And with that—
The second cycle ended.
—
[Ding! System Notice: You have successfully completed the second cycle! Rewards granted: 1000 Crystals, 5 Precision Supply Cards!]
Hokuto laughed out loud.
"HAHAHAHA!"
Free summons, baby!
Best day ever!
However…
The rest of the chat remained silent.
Because what they had just witnessed—
Was far from a victory.
Kallen had died.
Sakura had fallen.
And the Demon had won.
Compared to the first cycle, this outcome was even worse.
The weight of it all made their chests tighten.
Finally, a green message appeared.
『Your Great Inventor:』 "This game is absolutely terrible."
Otto had snapped.
This storyline made no sense!
How the hell did Kallen get killed by some pseudo-Herrscher in the Far East?!
『Hokuto:』 "Uh… buddy? You might wanna take another look at the screen."
Otto frowned.
Then, he saw it—
The Hyperion AI, Ai-chan, had popped up.
[Captain Level Requirement Met! Third Cycle Unlocked!]
Otto froze.
There's… a third cycle?
That means… the story isn't over yet?
He exhaled slowly.
『Your Great Inventor:』 "So… there's more?"
『Hokuto:』 "Yup. Meaning… our bet is settled, yeah?"
Otto was silent for a moment.
Then—
『Your Great Inventor:』 "Hmph. You got lucky this time."
And with that, he kept his promise.
[Ding! Your Great Inventor has sent a donation of ¥10,000!]
Hokuto nearly jumped out of his chair.
Yes! Canghai City apartment fund—secured!
—End of Chapter 43— 🎭