Several puzzling events had unfolded simultaneously, leaving Gaige in a state of perplexity, unsure of which enigma to confront first. First, the sudden mission to purge Axel indicated that Axel was in close proximity to Gaige's location. Gaige's immediate instinct was to meet with Axel as quickly as possible, given the mission's seemingly untimely notification. Second, the presence of an invisible being concealed within his cabinet was a baffling occurrence. While the characteristics suggested that it might be an earthling, the ability to hide one's presence to this degree was unprecedented. Gaige didn't waste a moment and commanded, "Get out of the cabinet!" though he remained speaking the other world’s language. Lisa, standing in front of Gaige, assumed a protective stance as she surveyed the room, ready to respond to any potential threat. Just as Gaige prepared to pull Lisa back and maintain his vigilance, Patal arrived on the scene, seeking an explanation for the commotion. G
In the wake of a devastating war that left cities in ruins and communities shattered, Ademordna stood out as a remarkable exception. While the rest of the world grappled with the aftermath of destruction, this enigmatic country experienced a swift and near-miraculous recovery. Its rapid resurgence, however, concealed a deeper mystery, one that puzzled both its citizens and the international community. The war, orchestrated by an unidentified terrorist group, had inflicted considerable damage on Ademordna's capital and towns. Yet, miraculously, the country seemed to have rebounded almost instantly. Anonymous sponsors poured funds into its reconstruction efforts, enabling the swift rebuilding of vital infrastructure. Medical care, food, and other necessities were readily available, while services such as electricity and water were swiftly restored. Despite the country's miraculous recovery, the trauma and loss inflicted by the war could never be erased. The lingering question of who ha
No one knows that Gaige is a returnee-turned-purger. Even Adal, Gun, and the system are not aware of it. Everyone just thought that he was a purger who was too close to ascending, which is why he was regaining his heavenly powers. Gaige takes advantage of this fact and hopes that the red-belt purger will misunderstand the same thing too. He hoped that the red-belt purger would be cautious around him so that it wouldn't attack him or hurt Axel. He is also copying the red-belt purger’s strategy of introducing himself as someone related to Axel so he can deceive Axel too, like the red-belt purger did. "H-how can I trust you?" Axel stuttered. Gaige replied through his notepad. He wrote, "You can leave now, but think over your decision. Bring my gun with you; this will protect you. You can just return here if you trust me." He smiled and handed Gun to Axel, but it instantly moved and protested, "W-why are you giving me to him?" As soon as he heard the gun talk, Axel took a step back
The nature and motivations of purgers, as well as the hierarchy and dynamics within their group, shed light on the complex world Gaige has found himself entangled in. Purgers are demoted members of heaven, tasked with the challenging mission of collecting points and ascending back to their celestial realm. Their ultimate goal is to return to heaven, and they are driven by their ambition to rank up, as higher-ranking purgers are closer to ascending. The road to heaven is fraught with challenges, and competition among purgers is fierce. High-ranking purgers are the ones nearest to ascending, but the red-belt purger, despite her position, remains far from her goal. The top-ranking purger monopolizes the high-level missions, creating a bottleneck for others striving to ascend. While there are no shortages of targets to purge, high-ranking purgers often avoid low-level missions to maintain their pride and avoid appearing desperate for points. Low-level missions are deemed uninteresting an
Inside the fine dining restaurant, the wary and cautious family continued to dine. Meanwhile, Gun remained concealed within Axel's pocket, maintaining his silence. He listened quietly to Axel and Ishya's conversation and admired Gaige's decision to lend him to the couple. Gun wondered if Gaige realized that the wife would have a different perspective than her husband, who was overly cautious and anxious about everything. “We can be saved!” Ishya exclaimed, which entirely confused Axel."What do you mean by that?" Axel asked, his curiosity piqued. "Isn't that person's act of showing his power and lending the purger's gun to you a sign that he can deal with purgers easily? Does that mean we can finally stop hiding and running if we stay with him?" Ishya reasoned. "But what if he demands something from us? What if it endangers us even more?" Axel fretted. "Of course he will demand something from us. Nothing in this world is free. But as long as he doesn't ask for our souls or lives, w
Gaige remained disinterested in the red belt purger's name and identity, focusing solely on gathering information about the purger she had mentioned, one who shared the same name as his friend, Andy."So now, are you willing to cooperate?" Gaige asked. He had expected the Redbelt purger to cooperate, but when she reached for her red belt, he frowned. "Do you think I reached my rank through pure luck?" she hissed. "No, but I thought you had a brain," Gaige replied bluntly. He maintained a calm and inscrutable expression, but inside, he was panicking. He no longer had Gun with him, and using his other gun was ineffective. He couldn't even harm high-ranking purgers with simple weapons. In moments like this, he wishes he had a sword. "Haaaa~" He sighed at his own ineptitude and contemplated asking Elisse to craft him a real sword later—not a toy, but a genuine weapon. "Don't underestimate my skills!" she exclaimed. Gaige's hesitance led her to believe that he considered fighting her to
Ainspenser could tell that Gaige was using human skin as a disguise, and this realization increased her wariness of Gaige by a hundredfold. It also reminded her of Andy, who had been known to employ multiple disguises using human skin. However, none of the purgers who had encountered him could discern what his true form looked like. Rumors among purgers suggested that Andy's real appearance resembled that of a demon—repulsive and malevolent—and that he bore no resemblance to someone from heaven. She began to wonder if Gaige was cut from the same cloth as Andy, playing a similar villainous game. What troubled her even more was that Gaige seemed to operate more covertly in the shadows. Of course, everything Ainspenser suspected about Gaige was a misinterpretation, but it inadvertently spared Gaige from having to face a formidable opponent. "W-What do you want?" she cautiously inquired. Gaige celebrated internally, maintaining his impassive demeanor as he seized this opportunity. "I
In the midst of a quiet neighborhood in Adermordna, three individuals were engaged in unusual activity on the dimly lit street, with a lifeless body sprawled on the road. The trio, consisting of Gaige, Axel, and Ishya, was silent. Yet an inanimate object was generating a high-pitched noise that pierced the silence. "How long do we have to wait? Fix me now!" Gun demanded impatiently, his voice as loud as ever. He grew increasingly restless while the couple continued to torture the purger in the middle of the street. Fortunately, most people in the vicinity were asleep, allowing them to conduct their activities without attracting attention. They only needed to disable a few CCTV cameras to maintain their anonymity. "I'll have you fixed tomorrow," Gaige replied bluntly. His ears and head ached from the constant error warnings and Gun's ear-splitting voice, which seemed to be engaged in a relentless duet. Gaige had been using his divine powers to calm Gun's frustration, but it wasn't s