Meanwhile, with Serein…'What's up with this girl?' She couldn’t help but think as she witnessed Cherry’s reaction.A moment ago she was worrying over nonsense, got annoyed by her reply, got confused before getting startled next, and now, she's giggling without context.'I didn't make her a character with a loose screw, did I…?' Serein was concerned.After all, Min Suhyun made this munchkin story full of chuunis and OP characters. Not to mention just how many sudden deaths enlisted within the plot. It's ridiculous.'Why did I get so obsessed with death at that time, again?'
In Greek mythology, Cerberus was said to have been manhandled by Hercules. Unlike other monsters that crossed the path of the legendary hero, Cerberus, who had been subdued, was brought to Eurystheus so that it could continue its duty of guarding the gates of hell. This is exactly why Aidou was also left alone by the Hero party of this world. Although, in addition to its important job, Aidou should also not be killed for another reason. As mentioned before, Aidou is one of The Three Primordial Rulers, specifically, it is the ruler of the earth. No matter how weak it may have become over time and other factors, imagine what would happen to the monsters on land once they found out that their leader had been killed by a mere human. 'Nothing good, that’s for sure.' Which is why when Cherry asked her whether they had to fight such a terrifying monster, Serein easily replied with— "If we can avoid fighting, it's better not to taunt them." Escaping from a confrontation with the creature
At Serein’s words, Cherry frowned lightly but did not complain much. “Alright, I’ll keep watch. But if I see you at too much of a disadvantage, don’t expect me to sit still, doing nothing.”The young adventurer gave a simple nod to that declaration. It's always good to have a trusty backup plan anyway.“However, if I seem like a lost cause, just leave and head for the right track I informed you about. Do not, I repeat, do NOT intervene to help me yourself," instructed Serein, addressing the pink-haired mage, who appeared to be restraining a host of protests based on her twitching eyebrow."Just... What's with you people telling me to abandon you guys, huh? Am I really not that reliable?" Cherry grumbled under her breath, recalling how many times Gil, her own childhood friend, had already uttered similar phrases lately. But of course, Serein paid no heed to her woes.‘I mean, it’s not like I wanted to die here or something, but this is a problem that I’m bringing upon myself,’ on the o
This whole situation immediately reminded Serein of her place, of her status in the main plot. An Extra. Serein Rowe in nothing but an extra who was fated to die to thicken the plot. At first, Min Suhyun denied this reality; however, the sensory she felt was way too real to be a mere dream. It hits her even more now that her fight-or-flight instinct has been triggered, unlike any other dream she has ever had. “...this whole shit is real” Her mumbling was drowned out by the sound of tens of thousands of droplets hitting the barrier. If only she had paid attention, she would have noticed that the rain absurdly began to calm down when Aidou began to rise from their seat. - Shiiiiik Dropplets fell from the beast's majestic coat, the golden fur still looking shiny despite the soil and rain. "Well, well, well. Look at what we have here. It's been a while since we had visitors with intelligence." A booming voice was heard from one of its heads, proud and domineering; the blind Eagle
"As if answering Serein’s internal question, one of the three heads called out to her once more, the expression displayed a mix of puzzlement and irritation. {Human.} An unexpected voice boomed inside her head, startling the young adventurer with its loudness. She flinched and instinctively covered her ears, squinting her eyes as if it would do her any favor. ‘What the hell?!’ Her eyes shook a little once they reopened. Serein realized that the burning gaze the Lion aimed at her had become even more intense. It was not difficult for her to figure out that the owner of the voice was, in fact, the Lion head, which looked as if it was about to shoot lasers with its stare alone. However, once the adventurer realized that it was Aidou and not any other enemy’s doing, she did her best to compose herself. And, to be honest, she was quite successful, as barely a second later she heard that voice speak again. {Human, tell me your identity now if you still wish to live.} “...ugh.” A whi
The Lion took control over the body, and it was evident in how Aidou's movements shifted from erratic to graceful. The Wolf and the Eagle growled and glared at her, but the Lion, who was merely stating a fact, exuded a thick aura of a ruler. Eyes akin to those of an emperor bore into her, containing flames of wrath, and if one looked closely, a sliver of curiosity. Trying not to shiver at the abrupt increase in pressure, Serein focused on another thing instead. 'The hell does it mean that it's not my name?' There's a chance that the mutant was referring to her actual name— but could that really be the case? 'Never once have characters in my stories acknowledged my existence before, though?' As soon as she became the character she 'possessed', her name would be Min Suhyun no more. This is why she was doubtful of that possibility. But then, what could this mutant possibly mean? 'Whatever it means, I don't think it's wise to mention my name.' Who knows what sort of chaos she wou
- Booooom! Boooom!! {Are you not going to tell us who you are, puny human?} There was a pause before then the next words comes with a switch of tone, {No, actually, do you even know what you’ve become?} Aidou shot question after question, relentless in their pursuit of a proper answer. Meanwhile, Serein barely caught onto the rumbling voice’s words as she thought of something that was definitely more urgent than the Lion Head’s mysterious rants. The ground continued to cave in, craters now decorating the vicinity like the surface of the moon. “Damn it!” She swore out loud. ‘I need to control this!’ Both the situation as a whole, and unsurprisingly, her Mili, which is nowlashing out frantically, very likely in response to her own frantic mind. Afterall, It's not uncommon for Mili to react independently if the person subconsciously feels the need to protect or attack. And with how this was the first time for Serein to ever be successful in summoning her own Mili, well, her Mili is a
A bit spooked, Serein knew she couldn’t just idle around. That's why she immediately scooted away from the loudness she could hear in the distance. Though, she wasn't expecting to hear Aidou and Cevahir bickering like an old married couple or something. Serein could almost swear she heard the sound of her common sense shattering at this banter. However, not long after, she heard something else."Aiyya yaaa! Adults really don't hold back, even against children! so bad, so bad!"The young adventurer was startled beyond belief as another voice came very close to her ear— no, something was sitting on her shoulder. The added weight wasn't significant, but she doubted it was felt due to her dislocated joints.‘Not to mention this voice…’ She had just heard it not long ago.“...Pam?”Or is it Sam? Well, either way, it’s one of the Wyrms.“Yes, yes~! Pam is here! Ready to report!”The bubbly hatchling chirped cheerfully despite the loud explosions in the background. Nonetheless, the corner