The samurai sword, held by a middle-aged man with mostly white hair, was menacingly pointed toward Antur's neck. Beads of sweat began to form on Antur's forehead as the sunlight glinted off the blade, intensifying his fear. "Don't believe him, Gina," the man's raspy voice warned the woman in front of Antur. Before he could react, another man suddenly materialized and pressed the muzzle of his gun against the back of Antur's head. He said, "You really can't be left alone, Gina. This one is a purger." [Notice! A new mission is available.] [Notice! A new mission is available.] [Notice! A new mission is available.] Antur was already trembling with anxiety, dreading the thought of returning to the sea, and the incessant notifications from the system only intensified his unease. Slowly, Antur raised his arms, trying to discreetly access the screen in front of him. The holographic screen reads:[Mission: Purge the Returner][Target: Gina][Target's description and background informatio
In the morning, after Eric had properly disposed of his girlfriend's body, he returned to Gaige's building as if nothing important had occurred. He even brought an expensive cake and waited for Gaige to come down to the living room. "What's that?" Gaige's attention was instantly drawn to the pink cake box. He was more excited to see what was inside the box than to greet his brother. "Woah! Black forest cake! Lisa! Oh, thank you." Gaige was about to ask Lisa for a spoon and a plate, but she was already holding them when he turned to her. He jumped in excitement as Patal began to cut the cake for him. Meanwhile, Eric softly smiled as he watched how innocent his brother was. However, that soft smile faded as soon as Gaige mentioned, "Is this a celebratory cake? You really killed him brutally. Very much expected of Thom." Even though Eric already knew what Gaige was talking about, he still asked, "What are you saying?" Gaige continued to eat the cake and even offered small slices to P
Ever since the aliens taught Gun how to gamble, he has become a fan of it. Gun had been to a casino before, primarily due to his past purger partners conducting purging operations there. However, he had never explored the place during its normal business activities when no one was dying and there was no chaos. He was curious about how people placed their bets and how gambling worked. Just the thought of sightseeing in such a place excited him. He perked up and said, "You said I could ask for anything, right? Of course, I want to see the inside!" Gaige reluctantly asked, "Where is that?" "It's on Sugal Avenue," Gun replied, even though his lack of expression made it challenging to gauge his excitement. However, Gaige could tell from the way Gun was shaking and jumping around that he was quite thrilled. "Did you take Axel there?" Gaige inquired. Gaige narrowed his eyes at Gun, who awkwardly responded, "No, we passed by on the way home." Gun panicked when Gaige grabbed him, as if h
Early this morning, Gaige was in his yard. He had a reputation for being lethargic, usually lounging or eating while lying down each morning. However, today was different; he decided to be active. This unusual turn of events drew all the people in his building outside, gathering around him. The only exception was Eric, who watched from the balcony of his room. "Here's your sword; I hope you'll like it," Ishya said as she handed Gaige the sword crafted by the aliens. "Thanks, Ishya," Gaige replied. "It's Ishya," she corrected. "Oh, right," Gaige acknowledged. Gaige lived with six aliens, seven returnees, and three humans. He could remember most of their names, except for those with particularly challenging names, like Ishya. The returnees and aliens all had unique and complex names because they hailed from different worlds. He simply apologized and then focused more on the sword he had been waiting to see. Yet as soon as he pulled the sword out of its sheath, the system's warning
In the original novel, "The Seventh Oath," Anniston VonBeihj had been a minor, unknown character. Gaige first crossed paths with Anniston when they were both young apprentices, with Gaige training as a knight and Anniston as a mage. Regardless of their differing social statuses, Anniston extended a hand of friendship to Gaige and even introduced him to Princess Bettine. In the revised version of the novel, Gaige's transformation into its author and main character had a profound butterfly effect. Anniston's character evolved into one of the story's central figures, ultimately becoming an archmage with a gratifying conclusion. Although the beginning and middle of the novel remained rooted in Gaige's original transmigration experiences, the ending took an entirely different turn. "The Seventh Oath's" world did not meet its catastrophic fate but instead reached a joyful resolution. Every character, even the villains, found happiness in this new version of the story, leaving Gaige with a
"Seriously, why are you confused about two completely different languages?" Gaige inquired, echoing the question that had been puzzling him. In his quest for answers, he reached into his inventory and retrieved the storybook, displaying it to Anniston. "Can you read this?" Gaige asked, to which Anniston responded by shaking his head. Examining the letters in the storybook, Gaige recognized them as Soleil's alphabet, as he often did. "Patal, give me something to write on," Gaige instructed. Patal handed him his tablet and a stylus pen, which Gaige then passed to Anniston, directing him to write something in Soleil's language. Gaige's frustration mounted as he exclaimed, "Are you kidding me?" Anniston claimed that he had written his name in Soleil's script, but Gaige couldn't decipher it. In response, Gaige confidently scribed Anniston's name just below it, remarking, "This is how you write your name in Soleil's writing." "Hey, that's heaven's scripture," Gun interjected. Gaige wa
The following evening, after a heated argument with Gaige, Axel underwent a significant transformation. He exchanged his ragged attire for more sophisticated clothing. His wife also looked notably younger, having changed into a well-fitted, elegant dress. Everyone present was taken aback by this sudden metamorphosis. It was a striking demonstration that a simple change of clothing had the power to make the couple, who had typically appeared disheveled, look elegant and refined. "Why are you coming with us?" Gun exclaimed, the only one displaying dissatisfaction about the couple's sudden change as they readied for the trip. "We have to retrieve something from the auction. It's located in the same casino you're headed to," Axel explained. Matching his polished appearance, even his tone of voice had become noticeably more composed. Both members of the couple fully embraced their new personas, leaving everyone in awe of their remarkable transformation. "Patal! Does Lambert approve of
Axel glared at the man who had just approached them and warned him not to bother his wife. The man responded with a defensive smile and explained, "Don't misunderstand. I'm just being friendly. I didn't mean anything," then whispered, "Hey, don't get too into character; how did you even afford this ticket?" Axel leaned away from the man, puzzled by his words. It was Patal who quickly grasped the situation. Patal interjected, "Did you pick up our trash?" "Pick up what?" the man asked, his confusion evident. Patal pointed at the man's mask and inquired, "We had an extra ticket and mask that we left in the lobby. Why did you pick them up?" The man's jaw dropped as he tried to make sense of the situation. Patal raised his hand to summon an attendant and report the suspicious man, but the man abruptly grabbed his hand and exclaimed, "Dude! You're really committed to your character! Cut it out!" "Stop what? We don't know you." Patal pulled his hand off the man and looked impatient, ca