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
Gun not only observed his Purger partner but also the people around Gaige. He could see how easily Gaige could make others fall for him, fostering loyalty and obedience. Gun remarked on this, noting how people seemed to behave that way around Gaige. Gaige, on the other hand, simply ignored Gun's comments. He believed that Gun made that remark because of how the couple had thanked him and looked at him with admiration. It was a bit embarrassing for Gaige to admit it, but he wanted to keep the couple around because he thought that being a good person would make them easier to control. However, he knew he wasn't truly that good. Gaige then led the couple back to his building, where they were welcomed by Lisa at the front door. "Lambert, Miss Ainspenser is here," she reported. "Okay. Is there a room for her and this couple?" Gaige asked, and Gun translated his question for Lisa. "Yes, we have enough room for everyone. Miss Ainspenser is in her room with Patal," Lisa replied. She then
Ainspenser sat on the couch by the window in Gaige's room. The gentle drizzle outside provided a soothing backdrop. The cool wind whispered through the slightly opened window, occasionally brushing against her skin and sending shivers down her spine. She felt a sense of comfort in the room, despite the presence of the enigmatic and formidable Gaige. Through the window, she observed the beauty of the weather outside. The raindrops trickling down the plastic ads hanging in the street created intricate patterns on the glass. The gentle sway of the colorful wind chimes near the window produced a soft, melancholic melody that blended with the rain's rhythm. The colorful ornaments above the room's drawers cast a warm, inviting light across the room. Ainspenser couldn't help but wonder how such a cozy and aesthetically pleasing room could belong to someone with Gaige's reputation. It was a stark contrast to her initial impression of him, and it added to the mystique surrounding him. She to
Gaige's room felt smaller as more people crowded into it. He casually waved his hand and asked everyone to take a seat. "Should I start introducing myself?" he asked. He then began his introduction to the couple, aided by Gun’s translation. "I am Lambert Thom, the son of Gaige Feryuson and Ellise Thom. I am a purger, and I think I’m currently ranked 314, since we killed the purger who purged your daughter." Ainspenser lightly grinned at Gaige’s introduction. She was aware of the part where Gaige purged the one who supposedly killed Axel and Ishya’s daughter, even though she was the real culprit. Meanwhile, the couple didn't suspect any deception in Gaige's words and remained focused on other matters. "Y-you’re a purger too? How come? Gaige is a returnee!" Axel exclaimed. This caused Gun to give Gaige an odd stare, but he continued translating Gaige’s statements. Unfazed by everyone's reactions, Gaige continued, "Things happen. Anyway, once again, this is Ainspenser. She’s also a p