Chapter 97
As soon as Nika, who had been in my arms, revealed herself, the wary travelers froze.
Today’s a good day.
If you choose to act uncooperatively, huh? I’ll show you exactly how I can retaliate.
【Can I eat them?】
“Not yet.”
【Got it!】
At those words, Nika swung her claws, and the adventurers began to scatter in all directions.
Warnings blared around us, signaling what they had done.
In the ensuing chaos, as adventurers started to gather one by one, I was subduing them, causing havoc, when a familiar voice struck my ears.
“Ji-an.”
Looking in the direction of the voice, I saw her—the woman I had met at the hospital, the one who had been inside Nika’s stomach, Lee Seo Yoon. She was staring at me.
“It’s been a while.”
“Indeed, it has.”
Before I knew it, Nika had stopped attacking and approached me cautiously, while Seo Yoon stared at her with fearful eyes.
I already knew, from what Nika had told me, what had happened, but there was only one reason I couldn’t forgive her.
“Did you enjoy toying with me?”
“T-that was all for your sake, Ji-an!”
“Is that so?”
“Yes, really! If you had used the Elixir to save your sister back then, you wouldn’t even be here now!”
She shouted desperately, but her words fell on deaf ears.
Talking nonsense about seeing the future and regressing to the past.
I had one question for her.
“Then, did you know I was planning to destroy all these otherworld explorers?”
“T-this… this shouldn’t be happening! Originally, you were supposed to have a good relationship with us…”
She babbled incoherently, spouting nonsense. How should I respond?
…One last question.
“Do you really think you regressed to the past? Doesn’t it cross your mind that you might’ve been deceived by someone?”
“That’s impossible! I truly regressed to the past and ended up here!”
As she spoke, blood began to trickle from her eyes and ears.
Watching this, Lillian stepped forward and erected a barrier around us.
“She’s been targeted by angels.”
“Huh? What kind of symptom is this?”
“Brainwashing. A filthy trick often used by those feathered freaks.”
Angels again.
So, she didn’t regress; she was brainwashed…
Ugh, this is such a headache.
She’s out of my hands now.
There’s no point in holding on to someone like her.
I’m not a saint.
“Nika.”
【Education?】
“Education.”
Before she could start thrashing, Nika grabbed her and vanished into a subspace.
The explorers watched this scene with hollow eyes.
“Do you really think you can stand against us without the Demon of the Devastated World?”
“You don’t need to worry about that.”
At the snap of my fingers, my companions stepped forward.
From the Heavenly Demon, who had conquered the 87th-floor Murim World, to the Witch of the 90th floor, my party was full of terrifying individuals.
These women weren’t to be underestimated.
“Don’t kill them, just capture them. We have things to ask and unravel.”
“Understood.”
The Heavenly Demon’s sword shone briefly before disappearing, and something fell to the ground… Was that a head?
Didn’t I just say not to kill them?
“Heavenly Demon…?”
“They’re not dead. Look.”
She pointed to the ground, where something was writhing.
From the severed necks, something squirmed—a disgusting sight that the Heavenly Demon explained as their true form.
What the hell is that?
“These otherworld explorers replace their bodies with optimized forms to survive in any world.”
So, those tentacles are their true form?
At the same time, Nika tore through the space and threw something, revealing something writhing inside Seo Yoon’s shattered body.
“They’re not human…?”
“Exactly. To be precise, they’re parasites. They seize control of their hosts and manipulate them at will.”
So, their ultimate goal in approaching me was…?
“Don’t tell me… they were after my body?”
“Since they can’t take over Nika’s body, they aimed for yours.”
If they managed to take my body, they could control Nika as they pleased.
Apparently, taking over a body required several conditions, including a certain level of intimacy, building affection, and even sexual relations.
A chill ran down my spine.
“Disgusting.”
“A species like this should cease to exist.”
“……”
Their ‘cooperation’ with angels wasn’t cooperation at all—it was a means to secure new hosts.
When I thought about it that way, everything made sense, and it was all so revolting.
They deceived me, earned my trust, and ultimately…
“Nika.”
【Yeah.】
“…Eliminate them all.”
【Okay!】
At that moment, she began to take control of the world.
One by one.
Letting out bizarre screams, they were sucked in. All of them had to be wiped out.
When the last one finally perished, a message appeared.
【Explorers remaining: 0.】
【The Gate will be temporarily deactivated.】
【Floors 80 to 83 will be converted to ‘Temporary Floors.’】
【All climbers will move to Floor 84 upon clearing Floor 79.】
【Would you like to move?】
Yes / No
“Cancel.”
【You will be transported outside the Tower.】
As a bright light enveloped me, I closed my eyes and opened them to find myself back home.
Even if they were parasites, wiping out an entire species didn’t sit well with me.
Feeling unsettled, I was about to head to my room to sleep it off when my younger sister hugged me from behind.
“It’s not your fault, brother.”
“…Yeah.”
“So don’t beat yourself up too much.”
“…Thank you.”
“Brother seems so down.”
“That’s because the master is kind.”
“If he lived in the Murim World for just a year, he’d realize how insignificant life is.”
“Heavenly Demon sis, I don’t think that’s the right thing to say.”
“Understood.”
While wondering what could cheer up my despondent brother, I noticed Darami basking in the sunlight on the living room sofa.
…Didn’t they say that something soft and fluffy helps when you’re feeling down?
“Darami.”
“Nyoong.”
“Go and show some affection to brother.”
“Nyoong…?”
Darami gave me a look as if to say, “Are you serious?”
It was surprising that even Darami could make such an expression.
“This is something only our adorable Darami can do.”
“Nyoong!”
With a decisive shake of the head, Darami turned away.
…So cold.
“Haa, there’s no helping it.”
“W-wait, isn’t there one way?”
At that moment, the Administrator approached us, pulling out something from their arms—was that a game console?
“W-when you’re feeling down, gaming is the best. At least, it works for me.”
“…What?”
“I-I’m probably getting laid off soon since floors 80 to 83 just got wiped out… Please take care of me from now on…”
“What?!”
The Administrator chuckled awkwardly, bowing their head.
In other words, they were saying they might lose their job soon. What was I supposed to do about that?
“Uh… I’m sorry?”
“Oh, no, it’s fine. In fact, it’s better this way. This world isn’t bad, after all.”
They adapted better than anyone else.
All thanks to that one game.
Nothing is solved, but now there’s another headache to deal with.
Does this mean another competitor has joined the fray?
Is brother’s dream to be a Casanova? How many people does he plan to charm?
It’s already a truckload.
If he says he’s adding more, I’ll really separate his head from his body.
Haa, but now’s not the time for that.
I knocked on his door with his favorite soy-sauce rice, and a faint voice responded.
When I opened the door and entered, he was lying down with Nika. The gloom was palpable.
“Ji-an, get up and eat.”
“I’m not hungry.”
“It’s your favorite soy-sauce rice.”
He slowly got up and took the tray from me. Seriously, did some ghost that couldn’t eat soy-sauce rice latch onto him?
He wasn’t like this before. Or was he? Maybe he was like this all along.
“Sis, there’s too much soy sauce.”
“……”
Did he notice my clenched, trembling fist?
He quickly averted his eyes and ate, finishing every last bite.
“Do you want water?”
“Yes.”
As I handed him the water after taking his empty bowl, he looked at me as if wondering what had gotten into me.
“Well? Aren’t you lucky to have a sister like me?”
“True.”
“At least make an effort to sound sincere.”
“Caught me.”
Finally, with a faint smile, he thanked me.
He’s so bad at being honest.
“Now, shake it off and get up. Everyone’s worried about you.”
“I will. Right, Nika? You were worried too?”
【Yes.】
“Oh, I’m sorry, Nika.”
Rubbing his face against Nika as he apologized—what about me?
“Ahem, and me?”
“What?”
“Is Nika the only one you care about?”
“Obviously.”
“……”
How should I handle this utterly clueless oppa?
Ugh, it’s frustrating.
Completely oblivious, he’s clinging to Nika, showering her with affection.
Anyone would think he’s dating Nika.
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