Chapter 389 - Continued Warnings

After I told my Ego-stream colleagues about my secret and what was going to happen in the future.

"Oppa, what exactly is this other world? Do I exist there too?"

"But what exactly is the Star God?"

"Hmm, interesting. So our dragon clan was also a creation of the Sun God."

I broke into a cold sweat for a while as I was bombarded with questions from our Ego-stream members.

Naturally, they were most interested in the fact that I came from another world, but when I told them there was almost no difference except for the existence of supernatural abilities, they seemed to lose interest. Or maybe it was because I told them they didn't exist in that world.

Anyway, when things had finally calmed down.

I called aside one of the people who had been quietly listening to me from the back and took her to my room, which was a bit away from the others.

The person I brought with me was none other than.

"Eun-wol."

It was Eun-wol.

"Yes, oppa?"

With her black hair flowing down and dressed in a white priestess outfit.

She looked up at me with a puzzled expression.

The reason I called Eun-wol aside was simple.

...I had something to tell only her.

Like Stardust and Celeste who were incarnations of gods, Eun-wol was the incarnation of the Moon God.

So I got straight to the point as soon as I saw Eun-wol.

"...Eun-wol."

"Yes, Da-in oppa. Please speak comfortably."

"Alright. ...Eun-wol. Have you received any communication from the Moon God?"

Her face suddenly turned serious at my question.

Yes.

The difference between Eun-wol and the others.

She was an incarnation of a god.

...Unlike Stardust's case, she knew she was a god's incarnation. The Moonlight Church must have told her.

To my somewhat tense question.

Eun-wol shook her head with an apologetic expression and said.

"No, oppa... The deity hasn't said anything to me specifically."

"...I see."

I quietly nodded at her words.

The Moon God.

Only indirectly mentioned in the original work, never actually appearing.

One who maintained neutrality alone and never showed their face even until the end of the original story...

'But still. Now that Eun-wol is alive.'

...I had some hope, but it seemed that was out of the question.

Well, if you think about it, the moment the Moon God intervenes, things would greatly differ from the original story... which might not be good for me since my future knowledge is my greatest weapon. So maybe it's actually fortunate.

Anyway, that's not why I called Eun-wol this time.

"Eun-wol."

As I said that, I searched my pocket and took out something I had prepared in advance.

A small object that looked like a stone, glowing silver in my hand.

Moonlight Stone.

"Do you know what this is?"

"...Yes. It's a Moonlight Stone."

Eun-wol nodded as if she obviously knew the stone I was holding.

Moonlight Stone.

A mineral used by the Moonlight Church to harness the power of the moon.

They used it to create demon kings and summon lunar monsters.

The true identity of this stone that clearly seems deeply related to the power of the moon.

'Should I call it the Philosopher's Stone?'

An essentially omnipotent substance created by the Moon God to research their magic. A substance that can store any power and never breaks.

And this.

...According to my plan, it could be quite useful.

Therefore.

I handed the Moonlight Stone to Eun-wol and asked her this.

"...Eun-wol. With your power, could you make more of these Moonlight Stones?"

Yes.

What I asked Eun-wol for was mass production of Moonlight Stones.

I was requesting if she could create these substances with the power of moon magic she possessed.

...Honestly, I was half-doubtful, but.

"Yes, Da-in oppa. I think I can do it."

Eun-wol surprisingly said she could do it with ease.

"Really?"

"Yes. If I just cast some magic... draw some magic circles..."

As she held the Moonlight Stone I had given her in her hand, looking down at it and muttering like that.

"Thank you so much, Eun-wol. It must have been an unreasonable request, I'm sorry."

Before I knew it, I grabbed her hand and said that.

...Oh wait. If I do this, Eun-wol will get embarrassed again.

As I was thinking that and about to pull my hand away.

Squeeze.

Instead, Eun-wol held my hand back as if it was nothing.

Looking up at me with her red eyes, she opened her mouth with a faintly visible smile.

"...Don't say that, oppa. My life was saved by you. So please call me whenever you need me."

Looking at Eun-wol who was saying that with a small voice, filled with sincerity while looking into my eyes.

"Thank you, Eun-wol..."

...I could only answer like that.

Inwardly, I made a promise to treat Eun-wol better from now on.

And so, I also found out how to make 'stones that can hold power.'

If Eun-wol couldn't do it, I would have had to use another method, but fortunately I don't have to.

With that thought, I moved on to the next step.

Good. I've already warned our Ego-stream members about the divine judgment.

Now, it's time to inform those in higher positions.

"Hey, Seol-ah. Do you have time?"

And so.

Next, I headed to Lee Seol-ah.

***

"...Da-in, welcome."

In the chairman's office of Yu-seong Corporation.

Looking at Lee Seol-ah who was waiting for me with a somewhat bitter smile, I tilted my head.

"What's wrong? Did something happen?"

"No. I was just thinking about how to explain your visit to Ha-ru this time... Well. I guess tomorrow's me will figure it out. So, what brings you here? So suddenly."

To Lee Seol-ah who asked that question after muttering like that.

Today, I told her about the final chapter.

"Soon, the world will end."

"...?"

"To be precise, the god of this world will try to destroy this world."

"...Wait, hold on. I can't follow the story right now. Explain in more detail."

To Lee Seol-ah who was bewildered like that.

I repeated the story I had told our Ego-stream colleagues. In detail.

After that, following a lengthy explanation that took several tens of minutes.

"Haah..."

Lee Seol-ah, who had heard all my story, touched her forehead as if she had a headache and said to me.

"...So, to summarize, a crazy god will descend upon this world and try to destroy everything? And they'll even give a warning about it months in advance? And the only one who can stop this god is Stardust."

...This is the most absurd thing I've ever heard, but if it's not a joke but real, it's truly terrible...

To Lee Seol-ah who was muttering like that, I shrugged my shoulders and said.

"Well. Life is a comedy when it happens to others, but a tragedy when it happens to you."

"Haah... I already have so much to do, and if a god says they're going to destroy everything, the social chaos..."

Speaking in a voice that suggested she had a headache.

Then, as if she had already calculated all the aftermath and repercussions that the divine judgment declaration would cause in her head. She looked up at me with a tearful expression and said in a sobbing voice.

"Da-in... Please tell me you have a plan... If this continues, I'll die from overwork and stress..."

With an anxious expression as if just imagining it made her want to drink, looking towards the wine cabinet, showing signs of returning to her previously cured alcoholism.

I clapped my hands once lightly, smiled, and answered.

"Don't worry. Of course I've thought of a way."

"Really! What is it??"

"But first, I need to meet the Director."

To my naturally spoken words.

Lee Seol-ah momentarily made a strange expression and asked me again.

"...The Director?"

"Yes."

I answered confidently and asked her.

"You said you had a position ready for me, right? Something like a hero management manager under Yu-seong Corporation. Connect me through that."

For now, I decided to meet the Director first and think about it.

***

"...Ha."

Republic of Korea Hero Association.

Director's office.

...Seeing the man who had said he wanted to meet him through Lee Seol-ah's request open the door and enter the office.

The Director let out a hollow laugh as if he couldn't believe it and opened his mouth mockingly.

"Well. So our esteemed S-class hero Egostic has arrived. Being an S-class hero, of course you should come to the association. How very confident you are?"

"Haha. It's been a while, Director. You're still in good health, I see."

"Ahem. Huh, good health, what nonsense."

The man who appeared by opening his door was none other than me, S-class hero... no, villain Egostic.

Looking at me who came fully equipped with a hat, mask, and even a cape, the Director frowned.

"...So. What brings you here? Our contract ended last time. Or have you come to turn yourself in? You've been causing quite a headache lately with Kathedal."

"Come on, Director, don't say such nonsense. I've heard that you've been going around saying how good it is to get free credit thanks to me doing all the work the association should be doing."

"What? Who would say such an outrageous thing! That's a blatant lie!!! ...Ahem. But, who told you that?"

"Seol-ah."

"Haah... what am I going to do with that Icicle..."

The Director sighed deeply, touching his shining head at my words.

...Anyway, thinking that was enough ice-breaking, I got to the main point.

"Anyway, Director. That's not the issue right now. There's a bigger problem."

"What is it? Is there an even bigger problem than a subordinate communicating with a villain and humiliating her boss?"

"Yes. The world is about to end."

And at my words.

The Director, who had been wiping sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief and slouching in his chair.

"...Tell me more in detail."

He seemed to realize I wasn't joking, his expression hardened as he sat up straight and said that.

***

"Hmm..."

After my explanation was finished.

...Perhaps because I had a track record of my prophecy coming true during the previous Moonlight Church incident, the Director easily accepted my words.

"I see. This is serious. The world is doomed... Haah. I'm really angry."

"What makes you the angriest?"

"That this is happening during my term."

He answered with a sigh, then looked at me with a tired expression and said.

"...So, Egostic. What's your plan? You must have some ideas since you came to see me, the Director of the Hero Association."

"Yes. I've thought of ways to protect the Republic of Korea at least... but that's not enough to prevent the destruction."

I said that, then looked at the Director with a serious face and said.

"Therefore, I need your help, Director."

"...What is it?"

Looking at the Director who swallowed hard and looked at me after my words.

I said confidently.

"Please connect me with the International Hero Association President. I have something to discuss with them."

"...?"

And so.

Seeing me, a villain, asking to be connected with the International Hero Association President.

I confidently met the Director's gaze, which looked at me as if he couldn't believe what he was hearing.

Hey, tell your boss to come out.