Chapter 320 - Why Are You Doing This?

After Egostic started his broadcast announcing the terror attack, the entire internet was already reporting on it.

While terror attacks by supernatural ability users are typically horrific events that face broadcast restrictions and people generally avoid watching them... Egostic's attacks were the exception.

Regardless of how his attacks unfolded, they never resulted in casualties, making them enjoyable for everyone from children to the elderly. Additionally, Egostic himself already had countless fans who found him entertaining whenever he spoke, and the peculiar relationship between him and Stardus was another noteworthy point of interest.

Furthermore, this time there was even greater attention due to rumors about his health issues following his imprisonment and escape, combined with increased international interest after the Moonlight Church attack.

[Today, I'll be raiding an amusement park!]

And so, his terror attack today was unfolding in Egostic's signature classic style, something people hadn't seen in quite a while.

After appearing in the sky above the city center, he suddenly disappeared and teleported to the sky above an amusement park below. On screen, behind his usual mask, he could be seen smiling his familiar smile while stretching his arms out above the outdoor amusement park.

[Everyone, do you know what I feel whenever I visit an amusement park? It's that there are so many thrill-seekers in our country! Wow, look over there.]

As he stretched out his arm, the camera turned as well.

There, a massive gyro drop ride was visible, rising up to the sky where he was positioned.

The circular gyro drop was slowly rising toward his position. And on it, numerous people with their legs dangling as they ascended.

After showing this scene, he turned the camera back to himself, grinned, and spoke.

[Now, everyone. Look at those people coming up. They're all voluntarily coming up to this height for the thrill. Don't you think such people deserve an even bigger thrill?]

Just as he said this, the gyro drop reached its peak.

And simultaneously.

[Ziiiiiiing]

Behind him, a massive circular magic circle appeared, matching the size of the gyro drop's circular platform.

As experts covering the terror attack were excitedly analyzing that this was the Moon Priestess's ability and that she must be collaborating with him, the magic circle began to glow.

[Kyaaaaaaah!]

The gyro drop that had reached its peak was forcibly separated from its pillar.

Then it shot upward beyond the peak and past the limit set by the amusement park, soaring high into the sky. The passengers, who were already nervous about the height of the gyro drop, began screaming with joy as it shook and rose even higher, squinting at the ground below.

And as the donut-shaped gyro drop began moving horizontally beyond the Z-axis.

Egostic, who had suddenly teleported to the center, spread his arms wide with a maniacal smile and shouted toward the camera.

[Yes, everyone, let me introduce you! Sponsored by Ego-stream, I present the first attraction of the Death Amusement Park: Space Drop!]

With his words, the gyro drop began spinning like a top while ascending into the sky.

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[Holy sh*t lololololol]

[Breaking news: South Korea sets new record for highest drop tower ride... shocking]

[I used to think it would be nice if the gyro drop was twice as high, and now it's actually happening lolol]

[Why do these fun events happen when I'm not there? Why do these fun events happen when I'm not there? Why do these fun events happen when I'm not there? Why do these fun events happen when I'm not there? Jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous]

[Live... what's with that woman in red on the right side of the gyro drop? Taking a selfie in mid-air lolol]

[Damn lolol she knows how to have fun lol]

[Why are people posting on Instagram from up there lolol aren't they scared?]

[This is lifetime drinking story material so they have to take pictures first lolol]

*

Meanwhile.

[Egostic...!]

Finally, Stardus flew in.

And in that situation.

[Yes! Finally, Ms. Stardus has arrived. Well then, shall we see if you can stop this too?]

Egostic said with a broad smile toward the camera.

...Still, without making eye contact with Stardus.

***

After several hours had passed.

At last, it was time for Egostic's lengthy terror attack to end.

*

[Already over? Already over? Already over? Already over? Already over? Already over? Already over? Already over? Already over? Already over? Already over? Already over? Already over? Already over? Already over? Already over? Already over?]

[So sad so sad so sad so sad just a little more~]

[Damn I just arrived here lolol why does it end right when I finally get a chance to experience a terror attack!!]

[What's with this person above lolol]

[Today's broadcast was satisfying... it was a proper terror attack after a long time]

[For real, I lost it when Ariel appeared in the flume ride and made actual waves lolol]

[After today, all that nonsense about Ego getting injured during his escape will completely disappear lolol He was talking perfectly fine and teleporting like crazy]

[I'm seriously jealous of the people who were there today, I want to fly through the sky on a Viking ship too ㅠㅠ]

[Why is no one talking about Stardust's achievement? I was absolutely stunned when she caught the flying Viking ship with one hand lol]

[The broadcast is ending... noooooo~]

*

"Phew..."

Having completed all the planned terror attacks for the day.

Standing in the sky again, I stood before the camera with my cape fluttering as the sun was setting.

...Today's terror attack seemed fairly successful. I guess that's to be expected since I prepared hard for it. Good job, good job.

Of course, Eun-wol worked much harder than I did. After all, it was Eun-wol who had set up magic circles throughout the area in advance and activated them today to send the gyro drop and Viking ship flying into the sky. All I did was run around avoiding Stardus while talking to the camera. Though even that was tiring...

Anyway, it was time to wrap things up.

After watching Stardus catch the last Viking ship I had thrown, I prepared to end the broadcast. This should be enough for today.

After organizing my thoughts, I smiled and addressed the camera.

"Well everyone, that's all for today's terror attack. Take care!"

I said that and ended the broadcast. Good, it's over. Let's go home now.

As I was thinking that and turning around.

"Haa, haa... Egostic!"

I heard that voice behind me.

In the sky as the sun was setting.

A voice calling me, breathing heavily.

As she flew toward me and called out to me, I glanced back slightly.

With the red sky as a backdrop, she had long blonde hair flowing down, and despite panting heavily, she was looking at me with blue eyes.

Before she could say anything to me.

I spoke first, still with my back turned.

"...Well then, take care, Ms. Stardus."

And.

With those words, I teleported away.

"...Haa."

Normally, I would have chatted with her briefly before leaving, but the reason I didn't today was simple.

"This is driving me crazy..."

The reason was that I didn't want her to see my face turning red whenever I looked at her.

Thump. Thump. Thump.

Another reason was that I didn't want her to hear my heart pounding like crazy whenever I saw her.

'...Is this some kind of mental attack?'

With that thought, I returned to where our Ego-stream members were waiting.

I didn't know why.

...But my feelings for Stardus were becoming impossible to suppress.

Seriously, is this some kind of disease?

***

Later that night.

"......"

In a dark, unlit home.

Stardus, Shin Ha-ru, sat alone at the living room table, resting her chin on her hand with an expressionless face, lost in thought.

The only thing on her serious-looking mind was:

'...What did I do wrong?'

She couldn't understand why Egostic had started avoiding her.

She had been sitting with a dark expression, thinking about it for hours.

All day long.

After sighing briefly, she decided to check the community forum where she had posted earlier. She wondered if there might be some responses by now.

And.

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[Please help with my friend's guy problem.]

This isn't about me but my friend. She was getting close to a guy, but suddenly he started avoiding her. They were close enough to sleep together until last week, but now this. Why would he act like this?

=[Comments]=

[Anonymous1] Maybe the guy just isn't attracted to your friend anymore?

[Anonymous2] Gasp... is this a case of hit-and-run?

ㄴ[Anonymous3] For real lol he's probably just tired of her

[Anonymous4] Did you fight or something? If not, the comments above might be harsh but true

[Anonymous5] Aww... cheer up! There are plenty of men in the world!

ㄴ[Anonymous6] Subtly suggesting their relationship is over lol damn]

*

"...Ha."

...She realized that the internet wasn't much help.

There's no way Egostic would be like that.

No way.

...No way.

"...."

...And so.

Her worries continued to deepen late into the night.