Chapter 399 - Death Star

# [You only deserve death.]

After the Sun God's declaration of destruction echoed throughout the world, people everywhere fell into absolute chaos.

"Wh-what? What... what is happening..."

"Haha, I'm not the only one who heard that, right? This is reality?"

It was only natural. Even baseless doomsday theories can cause anxiety in humans.

But now they had received a direct warning from a god, feeling overwhelming pressure that made their heads feel like exploding, telling them precisely that they would all die in half a year.

Although everyone was still too shocked to think clearly, once some time passed and people faced reality...

No one could predict what humans would do once they accepted their impending death.

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[F*ck I'm scared to death lolol]

I immediately hid in my house after hearing it

Looking outside now, the streets are chaotic and in turmoil...

Everyone seems terrified and the situation looks explosive

Seriously f*ck, are we really all going to die? Because of that god or whatever?

=[Comments]=

[I don't know either f*ck this is driving me crazy]

[My company is in chaos wondering what's happening... new female employee crying]

ㄴ[Our bald manager looks like he's about to cry lol what do we do]

[For real everyone seems too shocked to move but it feels like something's about to explode... even broadcasting stations are silent it's terrifying my hands are shaking]

*

While everyone was panicking without understanding what was happening...

...there were some who were analyzing the situation with serious expressions.

"Damn it, why would this Sun God target us now? ...It's just as he said... damn it all!"

These were the executive villains of Kathedal.

More specifically, those who had already learned about the "existence of gods" from Egostic.

Although they knew about the three gods—Sun God, Moon God, and Star God—existing in this world, they never thought this information would be relevant to their daily lives.

So when the Sun God actually appeared just as Egostic had said, they were all shocked. It was true after all...

However, they never expected that the Sun God would declare he would kill them all.

"Damn it, damn it... how can we come this far only to die like this?"

Come to think of it, didn't Celeste say she followed the Sun God?

...What exactly is going on here?

As the villain leaders of Kathedal were agonizing over what to do in their hideout...

A message arrived immediately.

Whoosh

"Huh?"

A white letter appeared before their eyes with a flash of white light.

And it was very clear who it was from.

"Kathedal..."

Kathedal.

Shortly after the Sun God's declaration of destruction, an emergency summons letter from Kathedal had arrived.

"...That was quick."

And so.

The villains who received the letters that appeared before them activated them without hesitation, with relieved expressions.

After all... in such a chaotic situation, just being with like-minded people could be reassuring.

Perhaps they might even come up with a solution.

After tearing the letters, their bodies were enveloped in light as they were transported to Kathedal's cathedral.

"...Hello, everyone."

Unlike usual, they found the S-class villain Egostic standing there with a serious expression behind his mask, rather than his usual smiling face.

***

After persuading Celeste.

The first thing I did was convince her to summon Kathedal.

"...So, Egostic. What should we do now?"

In the prayer room.

With reddened eyes, still in my arms, she whispered against my neck.

I held her shoulders and looked into her eyes as I spoke.

"First, we need to gather the members of Kathedal. We must unite together and stop the god."

"...That's right."

"Yes. The reason we followed the Sun God was... because we believed he would save the world. Now that we know that's not true, we need to save ourselves."

Hearing my words.

Perhaps from crying too much, Celeste looked a bit weak.

She soon gave me a faint smile, took my hand, and said:

"...Yes, I know. After all, I already said I would follow you from now on."

"But... I'll try to gather everyone, but after that, you'll have to handle things, Egostic."

"I... need to rest for a while."

Perhaps she had experienced too much in such a short time.

Hearing her tired voice, I could only nod.

"Yes. Go rest. I'll take care of everything else."

"...Okay. Thank you."

And so. She let go of my hand and turned her back.

Giving me one more fading smile, Celeste got dressed and left.

After that, gathering the members of Kathedal went smoothly.

And now.

I stood in the conference room of Kathedal's cathedral, facing numerous villains seated around a large table.

"Egostic, what exactly is going on?"

"A god wants to kill us all! Ha, what are we supposed to do about this?"

"Was that really a god? Couldn't it be a hoax?"

"Didn't Celeste say she followed the Sun God? What exactly is happening here?"

The villains were causing an uproar.

...Perhaps in the original story, these people would have eventually been controlled by a corrupted Celeste and started destroying Earth.

But now.

Celeste had changed her mind and gone to rest in her room.

All the villains gathered here had something to protect and were more determined to live than ever before.

So now, things could change.

The original story that was heading toward destruction.

And so.

I opened my mouth heavily.

"Everyone."

"Please be quiet."

Unlike usual, I spoke in a low voice, amplifying it with prepared magic.

As a result, my voice resonated louder and heavier than usual.

"..."

As the villains fell silent and watched me quietly.

I slowly began to speak.

"...Celeste said she could not agree with the Sun God's actions and has gone to investigate the situation further."

"Anyway... to answer your questions. Yes, that's correct. As far as I know, the one who left us that message was indeed the Sun God I knew."

The conference hall became noisy again at my words.

Among them, a Latin villain wearing sunglasses asked me in a loud voice.

"Egostic. Didn't you say the Sun God was a benevolent deity who gave power to humans? ...Well, that's not the issue now. More importantly... if the god really intends to destroy us all, do we have any way to stand against him? He's a god, after all?"

The villain spoke with a serious voice.

His words carried undeniable concern.

How could we possibly stop a god?

Other villains nodded in agreement with him.

And to them, I calmly answered.

"We do."

"What are we supposed to do about this... Wait, we do?"

"Yes."

I said, looking at everyone calmly.

"Everyone. Let's think about this. If the Sun God had the power to destroy us immediately, why would he say he'd do it in half a year rather than right now?"

"...That's true. No, wait. Maybe to give us one last chance..."

"Unfortunately, that's not it. Because Celeste told me something."

I said, revealing the crucial clue to everyone.

"She said that he asked her to destroy the world before his arrival. Although Celeste refused... what do you think this means?"

"...No way."

"Yes. Your thoughts are correct. Based on the circumstantial evidence, it seems the Sun God, for some reason, doesn't have the power to destroy us right away. The most likely theory relates to the ancient battle of the three gods recorded in old texts."

"One thing is certain: the Sun God seems weaker than before. He also seems to have lost his former wisdom."

"...Perhaps being a god is just that—simply being exceptionally strong, nothing more special than that."

I said this and took a moment to drink some water.

I needed to prepare for the important part.

As the villains watched me silently as I drank my water.

I revealed one fact to them.

"Additionally, I know a way to stop the god."

"...! What is it?"

To those who asked urgently.

I opened my hand and displayed a hologram of the Milky Way in the middle of the table, which I had prepared in advance.

"Didn't I tell you? There are other gods in this world besides the Sun God."

"Particularly, the Star God's power is... said to be specialized against the Sun God's power. And the Kathedal leadership already knows who possesses such power."

"But of course, the god won't just let us win. Just as he approached Celeste, he'll try to interfere in various ways. However, if we join forces, what can't we stop?"

"...So, before that. There's something I want to tell you all."

And so.

Perhaps because hope had emerged from despair?

I calmly spoke to the villains who were looking at me with a strange intensity.

"Yes. Now it seems you all understand my plan."

"I believe that if we and all the powered individuals in the world unite... we can protect our world from that so-called god."

"So. I dare say this. Everyone, are we going to give up everything we've built so far?"

"When Kathedal is on the verge of ruling this world, are we going to let everything be taken away by that monster who calls himself a god?"

"Are you going to sit still and meet a death worse than a dog's?"

As I continued speaking, I could feel the villains' passion growing increasingly intense.

We can't die like this. Yes. Even if we fall, let's do something before we die.

That's the villain's way.

As the villains' emotions gradually escalated.

And when they reached their peak.

"Therefore, I dare to say this on behalf of Kathedal."

I.

Clenched my fist and looked at everyone.

In a cold voice, I declared to all:

"We will all join forces."

"And kill the god."

And that.

Became Kathedal's new resolution.