Gaige squinted his eyes, attempting to discern the identity of the woman with vibrant red hair. A wave of unease washed over him as he recognized her as Ellise. "Why the heck is she here?" he mused. But his surprise deepened when he saw who Ellise was confronting. His eyes widened, and his body shot into the air. Mid-flight, Adal issued a chilling warning. [Alert! Your bond with Purger Ainspenser is weakening.] [Warning! Purger Ainspenser is on the verge of expiring!] [Warning! Your own existence is tied to the life of Purger Ainspenser. If she perishes, you will too.] "Adal, analyze Ainspenser! How badly is she injured?" Gaige commanded. Since Ainspenser bore no visible injuries, Gaige was uncertain how to assist her. He timed his leap perfectly, snatching his wife away from Ellise. He landed on a rooftop three buildings away, placing Ainspenser down. Adal swiftly provided him with an analysis of Ainspenser's condition, equipping him with the knowledge he needed to attend to he
"You invited me to come see you six years ago, but you never came," Apoles explained. "Six years ago?" Gaige fixed his posture and wondered what Apoles was talking about. He then remembered inviting Apoles to his home in Ademordna but being unable to see him due to his death. He quickly motioned his head to apologize, but then he stopped. "Wait, did you come to my house while I was away?" he asked. "Yes, I met Ellise there." "Woah, so it's my fault you met this strange b*tch." Gaige shakes his head at the strange connection Apoles made in his absence. He admired Apoles as he always did, but he found it odd that Apoles was siding with Ellise. "But why are you protecting her?" "She's my friend." Gaige squinted his eyes as he felt Apoles' words did not match Apoles' dazed gaze on Ellise. He crossed his arms while he directly asked Ellise, "Is he the one who helped you out?" but Ellise was not in the right mind to answer. It was Apoles who answered for her. He said, "I simply let
Gaige Feryuson absorbed Reshmin Enka as the fifth soul, satisfying the system's requirements to transform him into a purger. Little was known about Reshmin apart from her status as a purgeable being who had fallen victim to the same red-shoe purger responsible for tormenting and killing Gaige's friends. Reshmin was among the individuals Gaige had to resurrect to attain sainthood, a fate she shared with others who were caught up in the purging process purely by virtue of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Gaige paid little attention to her, considering her merely collateral damage in the hunt. However, what neither Gaige nor the system realized was the connection between Reshmin Enka and Andy. It wasn't until later, when they discovered her last name was related to Andy's, that the pieces began to fall into place. From the onset of his career as a purger, Andy had nurtured and cultivated a human family – the Enkas. Rirru Enka stood as the current head of the family, and Resh
A gentle breeze carried an oily scent through the air. Distant roars, initially faint and unclear, gradually intensified in volume and significance. Suddenly, Gaige Feryuson found himself in an open, expansive area that left him feeling uneasy. Perplexed by his circumstances, Gaige slumped down, gazing vacantly at the sky while making feeble attempts to grasp at the mud beneath him. "Why am I in the mud?" he wondered, his words being spoken with his mouth but only echoing within his mind. As he continued to survey the peculiar scene, he struggled to recall what he might have forgotten. Just then, a powerful gust of wind tore through the space with swiftness. However, the wind seemed to be coming from his eyes, so he turned his head to the side to shield himself from it. Gaige's face stung as the mud struck him with force. It was at that moment that the open space abruptly transformed into a confined area, resembling a dungeon. "Haha! Seriously." He laughed as he finally realize
Except for Gaige and Ainspenser, everyone had gathered at Yawyklim Central Plaza. It was an unprecedented occurrence during the hunt, where opposing sides engaged in direct combat instead of scattered skirmishes. Purgers typically operated individually or in small groups, and rarely had they united en masse. On the other hand, purgeable beings were usually helpless and unprepared during the hunt. However, this time, they had learned how the hunt worked and gained the knowledge of how to combat purgers. The fear and vulnerability that once filled their eyes had given way to determination and a will to survive through their own strength and abilities. All of these changes had come about due to the efforts of both Andy and Gaige. Gaige had successfully persuaded the purgeable beings to cooperate, while Andy had effectively led the purgers. Even the angels observing from above found themselves anticipating the outcome of this rare event. With no clear distinction between hunters and pre
The Central Plaza was enveloped in the suffocating aura of death. Purgers opened fire fervently, even before they touched the ground. Fortunately, the purgeable beings were ready. Those with the ability to create shields covered those charging forward, allowing the others to engage the purgers immediately. As the two sides collided, the area became drenched in blood, and the acrid scent of death hung heavily in the air. The triumphant shouts of the enemy were nauseating, but no one wavered. "We can win!" declared one of the leaders upon seeing the purgers sustain more damage. The initial elation and confidence of the purgers quickly dwindled as the purgeable beings gained the upper hand. No one had expected these typically fearful and feeble individuals to respond with such ferocity. It caused the purgers to feel iffy about the sudden change. Also, the purgers' morale declines even more as they worry that they might not respawn as a result of the system's ongoing failure to co
Ainspenser couldn't comprehend why everyone was staring at them with evident dismay. Frustrated by the situation, she questioned, "Why are they acting like this?" Gaige Feryuson, however, merely let out a heavy sigh and chose to ignore her inquiry. The murmurs from the onlookers continued, with voices speculating, "Which side is he on?" In reality, Gaige didn't align himself with either side. He walked away from the gathering to avoid getting caught up in the brewing drama. As all eyes followed him, they were taken aback when Gaige's fist struck something that appeared invisible. A resounding noise filled the air, and an invisible figure was sent tumbling. The invisibility spell concealing Andy shattered upon impact with the wall. He struggled to regain his footing but couldn't utter a word. Gaige reappeared in front of Andy, aiming his gun at Andy's forehead and firing without uttering a word. The sudden gunshot sent shockwaves through the onlookers, rendering them momentarily sp
The administrators and gods had convened in one place to investigate the individual responsible for tampering with Earth's purging system. They had initially waited patiently for Andy YDna's summons, but several seconds had already passed, and the elusive purger had yet to appear. The significant time difference between Earth and heaven meant that waiting for even a brief moment in heaven translated to hours on Earth. The delay in receiving the summons was causing irritation to mount among those gathered. One particular god, his patience worn thin, unleashed his frustration upon the system administrators, angels, and toads. "What is going on? How much longer must I endure this waiting?" he growled. As a god vented his frustration, the surroundings quaked, and those beneath him gasped for air, momentarily losing their ability to breathe due to the sheer force of his presence. "Please, remain calm," Lord Lintian urged, trying to maintain composure. He sighed while his hands were occu