Chapter 42
【Due to the restrictions of the Tower, part of your power is sealed.】
The figure opened and closed their hand, testing their strength.
“Hm, this should suffice.”
They… no, the being extended their hand toward Darami, who flinched and trembled. I instinctively shielded Darami behind my back as the being curiously examined me.
“Oh? Do you feel nothing when you look at me?”
“I don’t feel anything?”
“……”
There was a strange energy about them, but compared to Nika, it was nothing.
Suddenly, their aura became menacing as they stared me down.
What’s their problem? Anger management issues?
“Human, just because you have a mouth doesn’t mean you should use it carelessly. Watch yourself, or you might find your lips torn apart.”
“Wait, aren’t you using informal speech with me? And you expect me to speak formally to you? That’s what we call hypocrisy.”
“It seems talking won’t work with you.”
As if they ever intended to talk things out. Their attitude makes it clear they’re no ordinary individual.
To put it bluntly, they’re insane. And for madmen, the best medicine is a beating.
“Nika.”
The figure flinched and leapt back as a slash tore through the air, leaving destruction in its wake.
Dodging Nika’s successive attacks, he stared at her in shock.
“W-why are you here?!”
In an instant, their divine aura disappeared as a slash pierced their abdomen, leaving a massive hole. Blood poured from it’s mouth as it’s face froze in disbelief.
“W-why…”
With those final words, they shattered into pieces.
I never did figure out why he was here.
But more importantly… could beings from the upper levels descend to the lower levels?
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【You are being transported outside the Tower.】
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A blinding light enveloped us, and we returned home. I approached the trembling Darami to reassure her. Only then did she stop shaking.
“Darami, are you okay?”
“…Don’t call me that.”
“But you’re Darami.”
“…Ha, anyway, thank you.”
Her form melted back into that of a squirrel.
“You seemed to know him. Can you tell me what’s going on?”
“…I’m sorry.”
As she spoke, her gaze reminded me of someone. I’d seen those eyes before—Lillian’s, back when she was under a stronger restriction.
The Tower’s restrictions prevent her from speaking freely. And this seems even more severe than Lillian’s.
Well, I’ll find out eventually.
Still, the thought that entities from above can descend…
It seems descending seals part of their strength. How exactly does that work?
Actually, this works out perfectly.
I had business on one of the lower floors anyway.
“Lillian, Heavenly Demon, can you come here for a moment?”
The door opened slowly, and I instinctively turned away.
“Put some clothes on!”
“What? Didn’t you tell us to be comfortable at home?”
“Yes, you said this was our home, didn’t you?”
“But still! Does it make sense to lounge around in just underwear when there’s a guy here?!”
Where do I even begin their education?
I sent them back to their rooms, and soon enough, they returned fully dressed. But somehow, even ordinary clothes looked provocative on them.
Sitting on the couch, Lillian and Heavenly Demon listened as I recounted the day’s events. Their expressions turned grave.
“To think there are already beings targeting us…”
“Exactly. Do they have no fear? They didn’t dare approach while we were here but came as soon as we left. It’s as if someone is watching us.”
“Could the administrator be involved? No, that’s unlikely.”
“Administrators cannot act personally. The Tower wouldn’t allow it.”
They exchanged words I couldn’t understand. It would be nice if they included me in the conversation.
At that moment, Nika emerged from my embrace, floating in the air. She glanced at Lillian and Heavenly Demon, then suddenly paused.
【Is it okay to leave me out of the conversation? Yes or no?】
“N-no, absolutely not!”
“That’s correct!”
【So, you made a mistake? And if you made a mistake, should you be punished or not?】
“P-punishment might be a bit much…”
“Maybe we can overlook this one…”
【Education.】
“Ahhh!”
“P-please stop!”
With those words, Nika whisked Lillian and Heavenly Demon away.
“Wait, now I’m the only one left.”
“I’m still here,” said Darami.
At that moment, Nika’s hand emerged from thin air and grabbed Darami.
“W-why are you doing this to me?!”
【You too, education.】
And just like that, they disappeared as well.
“…Now I really am alone.”
***
The next morning.
I visited my sister at the hospital, and she greeted me with a bright smile.
“Brother, you’re here.”
“I’m here.”
The moment I felt a pang of emotion seeing my sister’s personality growing brighter day by day,
She slowly placed her feet on the floor from her bed and stood up.
I could only stare at her in disbelief.
“H-how do I look?”
Despite her trembling legs, my sister flashed a bright smile.
“W-when did this happen?”
“Not too long ago.”
Looking exhausted, she sat back on the bed as tears began to fall from my eyes.
“What’s this? Why is my brother crying so much?”
“…Because I’m an F.”
“Don’t lie. You’re a T.”
This kid knows me too well.
Ruffling her hair, I told her I’d get some fresh air and headed up to the rooftop, where the cityscape stretched beautifully before my eyes.
As I leaned against the railing, staring blankly into the distance, a familiar voice called out.
“It’s been a while.”
Turning toward the voice, I saw Seo Yoon standing there.
I didn’t saw her in a long time, like she just disappeared one day suddenly.
Overwhelmed with joy at seeing her, I hurried over to ask where she had been. Instead, she handed me something from her bag.
“What’s this?”
“Elixir.”
“…Huh?”
I stared blankly at the Elixir she handed me, and she placed it firmly in my hand.
Then, lowering her head, she said something unexpected.
“I’m sorry.”
“W-why are you apologizing?”
“I’m the one who stole your Elixir.”
“…What?”
Her words made no sense.
What was Seo Yoon talking about?
Suddenly, she raised her hand toward the sky, creating a Gate.
“I’m sorry.”
And just like that, she disappeared.
I had no idea what was happening.
Nika popped out of my arms, asking if she should go after her, but I couldn’t respond.
I needed time to process everything.
***
Some time passed, and I found myself sitting on a bench, blankly staring at the Elixir in my hand when my phone rang.
Placing the Elixir into my inventory, I checked the call. It was from my sister.
“Hello?”
“Did you go to the beach or something? Why are you taking so long?”
“I’m coming down now.”
“Alright.”
Ending the call, I retrieved the Elixir from my inventory and returned to my sister’s hospital room. She greeted me with a cheerful smile and offered me rice cakes.
“The lady next door gave these to me! Hurry and eat!”
Smiling brightly, she handed me the rice cakes.
Taking them, I gave her the Elixir in my hand. She asked what it was.
“Elixir.”
“Huh, really?!”
She stared at the Elixir in amazement before her hands began trembling, and she looked at me with wide eyes.
“W-what did you just say?”
“Elixir.”
“…”
I told her to hurry up and drink it, and after hesitating, she clutched it tightly.
“W-wait. I don’t understand… Is this really an Elixir? How did you even get this?”
“Are you not going to drink it?”
“…”
After staring at the Elixir for a moment, she opened it and drank it in one gulp. Her body began to emit a radiant light.
Not long after, she opened her eyes and stood up from her bed, standing firmly on both feet.
“How do you feel?”
“…”
Standing silently, light gathered in her hand, and a sharp sword materialized.
It was her unique trait, once regarded as S-rank.
‘Holy Sword.’
“Long time no see.”
Amazingly, the Holy Sword was an Ego Sword, capable of speech.
Holding the sword, she turned to look at me.
Then, the Holy Sword disappeared, and she threw herself into my arms, sobbing uncontrollably.
“Thank you.”
“Yeah.”
“Thank you… so much.”
“I know.”
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