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History of the Greatest Territory Design - Episode 328

328fury. either/or (3)

[Therefore, in order to prevent the restoration of fate, either you or Javiel Asrahan must die or disappear from this world..]

‘……what?’

Lloyd paused..

I couldn't believe my ears.

What on earth did I just hear?.

‘Are you crazy? What nonsense are you talking about now?.’

I suddenly had that thought..

I hoped that the answer I just heard was an illusion or an error..

But the answer that came back was still cold..

[This is an undeniable fact. All of the errors currently occurring in this world are caused by you assuming the role of the main character without permission. Therefore, the only possible choice is either/or. You can die and give up the role of protagonist to Javiel Asrahan, or you can kill Javiel Asrahan and take over the protagonist role completely..]

‘…….’

Without realizing it, I looked back at Javiel..

The guy was looking more concerned than before..

‘Has my face become paler?.’

It seemed like that..

So, he's probably looking at me like that..

He must be looking at me with open concern, which is uncharacteristic of a guy..

I quickly smiled at that thought..

I hoped my smile wouldn't feel awkward.

But do you know how this side feels?.

Or is it okay to know?.

Bo-ok was just giving his own answer..

[If either you or Javiel Asrahan disappear, the world will choose the remaining one as the main character and the story at that point will be recognized as normal. Only then will the restoration of fate, which is an incomplete reset, stop, and the story will continue with the one remaining person as the main character..]

“…….”

Now I can't even sigh.

Because he entered Lloyd Frontera's body and survived..

Because we changed the story here..

I had already thought that the days I had lived like that were related to the phenomenon of restoration of fate..

But I never dreamed that the solution would be such a harsh either/or choice..

‘Wouldn't it be better to say that a lot of RP is needed, that a lot of it is needed, and that only by using such methods can the restoration phenomenon be prevented??’

I honestly even thought that way..

Even a few tens of thousands of RP is fine..

No, even if it costs 100,000 RP.

If that were the solution, I thought it would be 100,000 times better than now..

‘Then let’s do some hard work. Even if it's really hard and tough, you'll be able to find a way to solve it. But this… … No matter how much I think about it, I don't know.’

This way, or Haviel.

One of them must die.

I must completely disappear from this world..

Until then, it won't stop whether it's a restoration phenomenon of damned fate or an incomplete reset..

‘So what should I do?.’

I don't know.

I really don't know.

No matter how much I thought about it, I couldn't come up with an answer..

I don't know if I'll be able to think of an answer in the future..

‘Wait, then… … What if I use the Dragon King sponsorship membership benefits after I die? What if you are resurrected? So, even if you survive, you are still dead, so can you stop the phenomenon of restoration of fate??’

I quickly asked about the thought that suddenly occurred to me..

But Bo-ok answered as if shaking his head..

[That method is not possible. As a result, since you do not disappear from this world, the restoration of fate will proceed as soon as you are resurrected..]

What is this.

It was a method I came up with in a difficult situation..

But Lloyd didn't give up..

With the feeling of grasping at straws.

With a heart searching for a glimmer of hope.

I asked Book again.

‘So what's the next best solution? Is there any other way than for one of them to die or disappear? Is there nothing? Or, is there a way to slow down the restoration of fate phenomenon??’

[doesn't exist.]

“…….”

As if cutting the string of hope that this side had worked so hard to hold..

It was such a simple and clear answer..

It was the same after that..

Just in case.

With the expectation that maybe it really is.

Lloyd asked Baok a few more questions..

Announcement that you will give up the main character position to Javiel.

He honestly states that he is not the real Lloyd and asks for understanding..

Is it not possible to leave the Frontera territory at the very least?.

I asked everything that came to mind..

But Bo-ok’s answer was the same..

[It's impossible.]

“…….”

Is it because this world has already recognized this as an error?.

Or is it because we have now strayed too far from the original story to be able to return to it with such moderate methods?.

I couldn't figure it out.

But one thing was certain.

‘Either me or Javiel. Either/or. There is no other way than that.’

I felt like it was getting dark before my eyes..

Even though the enormous waves created by the gem spread through the water above my head,.

Even though the wavelength creates huge waves,.

waves hitting the dam.

Even though the waves escape through a pre-made flow channel,.

I didn't even look in that direction..

No, I didn't even feel like paying attention..

‘What should I do?.’

I feel like one side of my chest is shaking.

Do you know that feeling or not?.

That guy, Javiel, is giving me a look asking if I’m okay..

“Oh, it's okay. really.”

I said with a smile.

But the look of worry in Javiel's eyes did not go away..

Did you not hear an answer from Bo-ok?.

Or did you hear a strange solution?.

Your expression is very serious..

The eyes looked as if they were asking with such concern..

That's why.

“I got an answer. Fortunately, it wasn't a strange solution. I think we can easily prevent the restoration of fate phenomenon..”

If you or I die.

If you make that choice.

can be prevented.

Lloyd smiled while thinking so..

The more every corner of my heart trembles.

The more I think about it, the more I can't think of an answer..

He tried to smile brighter.

So I came up to the surface with Haviel..

Even in that brief moment of splashing toward the surface, Lloyd was shaking his head furiously..

The solution I just heard from Book is either/or..

How should I accept that?.

What trick will you use to ensure that both yourself and Haviel are safe?.

I desperately thought, thought, and folded my brain..

But there was no specific number that came to mind..

‘It's a big deal. This time, I really can't see the angle..’

I wanted to hold my head.

‘Tricks and tricks have to have a gap in the first place to work. Because poking around and taking advantage of gaps that others cannot see is trickery and sleaze. But this time? There is no gap. Bo-ok gave a clear answer. Either way, none of the other methods will even work..’

One of the two must die.

Or should I disappear from this world?.

There is no other solution other than that..

Thanks to you, even if I think about it and think about it,.

Even if I struggle to open a brain wrinkle folding classroom,.

It was difficult to come up with a novel method..

‘Would it be better for me or Haviel to go to another dimension?.’

Perhaps it would be a good idea to ask the Dragon King to use dimension transfer magic?.

At least that method seemed possible..

‘Just like the last time I went to Seoul.’

Go yourself.

Either send Haviel or.

The one who goes like that will never come back.

That will definitely prevent the phenomenon of restoration of fate..

‘Still, I don't feel like it. No, I don't like it.’

Lloyd, who was thinking, shook his head vigorously..

‘Sending Javiel away is not the right thing to do. No matter how much I don't have a conscience, that's a bit much. But I hate going to Seoul even more..’

Return to Seoul.

So I won't come back.

Just thinking about it made the bridge of my nose twitch..

‘I don't like that place.’

Honestly, I really hated it..

Even if I went anyway, no one knew me anymore..

I don't even have a family.

There are more memories of hardship than good memories..

‘That's why I've lived even harder since I came here. I don't think I'll die living a meaningless life like in Seoul, just suffering. Because I see an opportunity to live a slightly different and meaningful life. I feel like I can just suck honey happily like that..’

So, I had really accomplished a lot here..

Thanks to this, it was a car that I thought was now more livable..

For the first time in a long time, he was treated like a human being, and for the first time he was able to live with universal respect and praise..

‘But you’re throwing it all away and going back to Seoul? nonsense.’

The more I thought about it, the more disgusted I became..

‘Moreover, if I go there, I will have to live in Lloyd Frontera's body, not my original body. You won't have a family, a house, property, bankbook, resident registration card, or even a transportation card. Still, it's a shortcut to becoming an illegal immigrant and a beggar, that's right..’

I even thought that it would be better to die than that..

A conclusion came naturally..

‘So the way to return to Seoul is rejected..’

Let's find another way.

There must be some trick you haven't thought of..

Someday, there will be a rock that will shine brightly..

‘Because there is still plenty of time. There are nearly two years left until the restoration of fate begins. Moreover, if you feel that time is running out for some reason, you can use Time Freeze to buy yourself time to think and think about it..’

So let’s not be hastily disappointed..

Don't be frustrated or have a hard time.

Let's not give up hope.

That's what Lloyd promised..

I gave more strength to my two legs as they stirred in the water..

Just like that, he thought, calculated, and even made a resolution in just a few seconds as he came up to the surface..

And the moment you stick your head out of the water.

I was met with unexpected cheers directed at me..

“Wow-!”

“……her?”

Lloyd blinked..

Cheers were heard from all directions..

Peeling off the wet bangs sticking to my forehead.

looked around.

I was finally able to see the faces of those cheering..

“The water flowed out just as expected! Success, Lloyd.!”

“……lord bavaria?”

A lake created when a dam was built.

I could see Lord Bavaria shouting from the top of the cliff at the edge..

Engineers were also seen holding shovels side by side..

That wasn't all.

On the cliff on the other side of the dam, members of the White Lancers were seen cheering on one hand and writing something intently on their palms on the other..

Perhaps thanks to the sense I gained while ascending to the rank of Sword Master, I could occasionally hear their conversations..

“hey. Hey, do you have any charcoal left??”

“Oh wait a minute, commander. You're writing it on your palm, right?.”

“I'm afraid I'll forget it if I keep doing this..”

“Wouldn’t it be okay if I wrote it down first??”

“Then, write it down carefully so you don’t make any mistakes. From what I remember, Lloyd, you said that when you dig into an ear with a cotton swab, you start from the bottom..”

“I remember too. Then clockwise, 5 times per direction, right??”

“that's right. It certainly was. Write it down well. This is a tip for digging the ears of someone who has become a sword master. It may seem like an insignificant habit at first glance, but it may have a significant meaning that we are missing..”

“Of course. This is the lifestyle habit of the person who most recently ascended to the level of a sword master..”

“Ah, I have to follow and learn unconditionally. Isn't this the latest textbook?.”

“That's right. Shouldn’t we get away from the Sword Master Syndrome now??”

“That's it!”

……A tremendous conversation in many ways was taking place among the members of the White Lancers..

“…….”

Stop it, you crazy people..

No, I know it's somewhat desperate..

I know that Sword Master Syndrome is painful because I have experienced it myself..

‘But that's not a good idea?’

Lloyd must have felt truly offended..

But there was nothing I could do..

This was because people who gave burdensome compliments, cheers, and praises continued to appear hand in hand like Vienna..

For example, if you encounter orc warriors while walking down the street,?

They all shouted with flushed faces..

“It's Lloyd after all! Lloyd is our friend, kkuik!”

“Lloyd is amazing! We built a big dam, kkuik!”

“Lloyd is cool! I also created the jewel of truth, Kkuik!”

“But I can't seem to get a girlfriend, kkuik!”

……It was like that..

Such an enthusiastic reaction even spread to the calm elf chieftain, Myira..

“Lloyd Frontera, you are truly amazing..”

“……yes? what does that mean?”

“I saw it clearly with my own two eyes.”

“What did you see?…….”

“When the Jewel of Truth was activated. Huge waves arose in the artificial lake, but most of the waves escaped without difficulty through the spillway created in the dam. Thanks to this, many plants were not harmed..”

“Oh, you mean the bushes that grow on the edge of the artificial lake??”

“yes. So I was thrilled. Like when building a dam, they transplanted all the grass in the area that was scheduled to be submerged in advance..”

“No, that's because the grass that grows there is a valuable herb.…….”

“If it were you, you would have calculated all of those things and built a dam. You are such a caring person, you are.”

“…….”

I've never calculated that before.

It just happened to be like that..

But Lloyd just smiled sheepishly..

I just silently accepted the compliment that blatantly painted my face..

In fact, I didn't have the presence of mind to respond to all the compliments pouring in..

I couldn't afford it.

Although I was smiling on the outside.

It was because my mind was complicated inside..

‘Me or Javiel.’

A fate that will only end when one of them dies or disappears..

What kind of dirty choice is this?.

Just thinking about that made my head hurt..

It is a jewel built with so much hard work..

I thought that if I just built a gem, I could figure out how to prevent the restoration of fate phenomenon..

I had no idea that the prevention method would be such a harsh option..

‘Oh shit.’

If I keep thinking like this, will I be able to find the answer?.

Maybe I just keep wasting time..

On the one hand, I reassure myself that it will be okay,.

On the other hand, I had to try to suppress the anxiety that came from time to time..

‘however… … Other people don't know anything and are only praising me..’

Suddenly, I felt lonely.

I want to share my worries.

I don't think anyone even knows that such concerns exist..

I suddenly felt like a lost child..

I felt alone and separate from everyone..

I spent five days like that.

In the same daily life.

Laughing off compliments that don't touch your heart.

It must have been a mealtime when you smiled brighter so as not to let others know about your worries..

“For some reason, your expression has always been dark these days. Did something difficult happen that you can't talk about??”

As if patting your back.

The Countess asked a cautious question..