Chapter 40
How much time has passed since I woke up in this otherworld?
Recalling the world I originally came from—or rather, the homeland that has now perished—I steadied my resolve.
I decided to start anew from the beginning in this otherworld.
Thus, as I built my kingdom from the ground up and fortified its foundation, an uninvited guest arrived.
Beings that appeared to be residents of this otherworld invaded my kingdom.
“Get out of my kingdom!”
However, whether they couldn’t understand my words or simply ignored them, they began destroying my kingdom indiscriminately.
Each strike carried a force on an entirely different level, resulting in the gradual collapse of my kingdom.
How could beings of such power invade my kingdom?!
Did they desire my kingdom that badly?!
“Do you have no sense of decency?! This is my kingdom! My kingdom, I tell you!”
Despite my desperate cries, the invaders paid no heed, and in the midst of the ongoing battle, something appeared and helped me.
Or should I say, “saved” me?
A terrifyingly powerful entity separated me from the invaders and began whispering something to them.
As a chilling sensation ran through me, this being flew toward me.
“Are you here to invade my kingdom too?!”
The sharp, lethal attacks rained down upon me as the entity wielded violence without even listening to my words.
Its appearance was so fearsome that I found it difficult to look directly at it.
Then, it uttered something unexpected.
【If you don’t drop this form, I will kill you.】
Instinctively reverting to my original form at its command, the entity smiled wickedly, and every fiber of my being screamed for me to flee.
But where could I run, leaving my kingdom behind?
“This is my kingdom! My kingdom!!!”
Even my wailing protests went ignored, and as the invader continued its assault, the world went dark.
Ah, so this is how my kingdom falls.
Didn’t I say to capture it alive?
The figure before me looked so devastated that I questioned if it was even still alive.
Fortunately—or unfortunately—it seemed to be.
The boss monster, now devoid of strength, had taken on the appearance of a delicate beauty.
Had it resembled my younger sister, I’m sure Nika would have had something to say about it.
But I wondered, is this form also an imitation? Or is it its true form?
“It’s alive, right?”
At my question, Nika nodded.
She explained how much effort it took to capture the monster alive, but somehow, I found it hard to believe.
Still, since the boss monster was alive, I supposed that was enough for now.
Taking out the newly obtained 【Monster Contract Scroll】 from my inventory, I activated it, and a message appeared.
【You are using the Monster Contract Scroll.】
As the boss monster slowly turned translucent under a blue light, it vanished, leaving a single card in my hand.
【Doppelgänger of the Perished World】
[The last surviving entity of a ruined world.
If you hand her over to those who desire her, you will receive immense rewards.]
What’s with this explanation? It feels like it’s forcing me to hand her over.
Scoffing at the ridiculous description, I decided to think about it later and stored the card back into my inventory.
“Good work.”
【So, I’m your number one, right?】
“…Are we still on this topic?”
Due to the nationwide gate incidents, countless hunters and civilians had lost their lives, leading to a joint memorial ceremony.
The appearance of Lillian and the Heavenly Demon at the ceremony garnered national—no, global attention.
They were declared newly awakened S-rank hunters.
Not only was their status as S-ranks remarkable, but their beauty also played a significant role in the public’s excitement.
Who wouldn’t be thrilled about the emergence of beautiful new S-rank hunters?
Hunters who would protect our families, friends, and loved ones.
But then, a fleeting thought crossed my mind.
…Does this make me the villain controlling them from the shadows?
In the solemn atmosphere, Cha Mi-rin approached me quietly.
“Per your request, only they were publicly announced as S-rank hunters.”
“Thank you. With my sister in the hospital, I didn’t want the attention on me.”
“No need to thank me. Honestly, it’s probably better this way. We don’t know how corrupt guilds or foreign powers will react to this incident.”
After finishing the conversation, I headed home. Though there was a minor mishap along the way, Lillian’s gate ensured I arrived safely and avoided any exposure.
Furthermore, since they didn’t use phones or social media, the risk of leaks was minimal.
Their homebody tendencies certainly helped.
“Well, then. I’ll excuse myself to focus on my research.”
“I’ll take a break for a while, too.”
“You both worked hard.”
After they each went to their rooms, I sat absentmindedly on the living room sofa. Watching Nika rub against me affectionately, I felt like I had forgotten something.
…Ah, right. That thing.
As soon as I pulled out the card from my inventory and used it, a bright light appeared, revealing a figure.
Contrary to my expectation of seeing a woman, a wobbly liquid form appeared instead.
It looked like a slime from an RPG game, except it had the texture of black goo.
I felt as if this black substance was staring at me.
“Hello?”
“…….”
The monster didn’t say a word, so I kept staring at it until Nika flew up and spoke.
【Respond.】
“^$^#$%!##!$%#%^!”
Can it not speak my language?
The doppelgänger kept uttering incomprehensible words until, after several attempts, it finally switched to a language I could understand.
“Can you hear me now?”
“Oh, now I can hear you.”
“Hah, communicating with lower beings is such a hassle.”
Wait, its tone… is it arrogant? Or just plain rude?
It made me feel a strong urge for some “physical therapy,” but if that’s just its nature, I should try to understand.
“Alright, lower being. What do you intend to do by capturing me with some strange power after destroying my kingdom? Are you… planning to take my purity?!”
As the goo wobbled and exaggerated its movements, I could feel my patience wearing thin.
“How could you! I thought even lower beings wouldn’t stoop so low! I should’ve known from the moment you destroyed my kingdom!”
“…Nika.”
Is there a better cure than physical therapy?
If you have a misbehaving child, just one round of physical therapy turns them into a model student!
Especially when it’s Nika administering the therapy—it transcends dimensions.
Nika grabbed the monster, and all kinds of horrifying noises echoed from within. It was honestly a little terrifying.
…It’ll be fine, right?
After Nika’s therapy session ended, I debated whether to hand the creature a handkerchief or a towel as it sniffled pitifully.
“So, what do you want from me?”
“Want? I don’t really want anything. How about we just… talk first?”
“Hmm, looking at you gives me strange feelings. Are you a witch? Or perhaps an evil necromancer?”
“No? Neither of those.”
The gooey creature scrutinized me before abruptly turning its head away.
“How peculiar. Looking at you makes me feel as though I’m being compelled. If this force gets any stronger, I might end up doing whatever you command.”
“Really? I wouldn’t know.”
Is it the influence of one of my skills? Since I haven’t formally contracted with it, maybe this is all it can do for now.
Looks like I’ll have to go into the Tower.
“So, why don’t we visit the Tower together?”
“What are you talking about? How could one enter the Tower?”
The gelatinous monster explained that its world had already perished, so it could no longer enter the Tower.
“Leave that to me.”
The moment I shouted “Enter,” a bright light engulfed us, and we appeared in front of the Tower.
【Entering the Tower.】
【Registering the entity: Doppelgänger of the Perished World as Han Ji-an’s summoned creature.】
【Doppelgänger of the Perished World】
The last surviving entity of a perished world.
Threat Level: ?
Special Skill: ■■■■.
Special Restriction: ■■■■.
【Special Quest: Hand over the Doppelgänger of the Perished World to ■■ on the ■■th floor for a substantial reward.】
【Special Quest: Hand over the Doppelgänger of the Perished World to ■■ on the ■■th floor for a substantial reward.】
【Special Quest: Hand over the Doppelgänger of the Perished World to ■■ on the ■■th floor for a substantial reward.】
【Special Quest: Hand over the Doppelgänger of the Perished World to ■■ on the ■■th floor for a substantial reward.】
【Special Quest: Hand over the Doppelgänger of the Perished World to ■■ on the ■■th floor for a substantial reward.】
A flood of messages urged me to hand over the doppelgänger to a faction.
But who am I? Being told not to do something only makes me want to do it more.
“My answer is no, you bastards!”
Besides, I already have plenty of enemies—what’s a few more?
Let them all go to hell!
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