Ep.149 Deep Conversation

A colder wind, perhaps because it’s evening.

It wasn’t cold as I wrapped the fire in front of me, but maybe because of the wind, Stardus’ hair in front of me was flying to the right.

“It’s even nicer to see you after a long time. How have you been during this time?”

“….”

She looked at me with a complicated expression as I greeted her.

I mean, what’s so complicated? You can just jump in.

As I thought that, Stardus hesitated for a moment and then spoke up.

“…Did you know I was coming?”

“Yes, of course.”

“…Why?”

“Well, Shadow Walker can’t handle it, so you came yourself, right?”

“…Yes, that’s right..”

She paused a little when she heard me and then said in a slightly lower voice.

Anyway, I watched such Stardus and looked at the side slightly.

Well, it’s still fierce. It was just flashing and popping and going crazy.

But now it feels like our Mist is being pushed back.

Yeah, I’ve been standing in the cold wind for a long time, it’s time to leave.

We’re still confronting each other with a smile while the side is burning, breaking, shouting, and blowing strong winds.

Of course, I didn’t miss the gap and grabbed the device from my pocket and took out my hand.

“Oh, that’s right. And as always, you know I brought a detonator, right? If you attack me, I’ll press it immediately, so please be careful.”

“…Yes, I suppose so.”

Stardus just answered like that, as if she didn’t expect much in the first place. Well, is this learned helplessness? …Should I do it in a different pattern next time?

By the time I had such a thought, Stardus was still looking at me with a complex expression.

‘…’

Yeah, you’ve been looking at me the whole time. I’m startled.

‘…What’s wrong with her?’

I don’t know why she’s looking at me. Didn’t you come here to help the Shadow Walker? Why are you doing this in front of me? It’s confusing. Now I’m hesitating about whether I should carry out Plan B.

Fyi, Plan B here is simple. Sequence R.U.N. Run. Escape. Take Mist and escape as fast as possible. This terrorist attack was more like a showcase to introduce the new Ego Stream member, Mist, rather than my main terror in the first place. On top of that, ‘Ego Stream can deal with Shadow Walker!’ I wanted to show them this. In other words, if I’m done with showing these two points, I can just go home right away.

For that reason, it doesn’t matter if Stardus comes as reinforcement. The moment Stardus comes and helps Shadow Walker attack our Mist, I’ll break in, pick her up, say the ending comment, and then escape. The picture is perfect, too.

But the question now is why Stardus is standing in front of me instead of helping the shadow?

So I wasn’t showing any signs but was a little shocked. Haru, you have to hurry up and fight. Why are you doing it in front of me?

By the time I think about it, Stardus spoke up.

“…Why did you do this?”

“…What? Uh… Because I’m a villain.”

What the hell are you asking for?

As I replied like that, still smiling but slightly wondering, Stardus asked again, shaking her head slightly as if he didn’t mean it.

“It’s not that… That Latis, I’m asking why you stopped their terror and why you did it.”

“Well…”

I was slightly taken aback by the question unexpectedly.

You’re asking me that at this time? We’re right next to each other, and there’s a lot of noise, but you’re not even paying attention there?

The question was also a little shocking. That was a month or two ago. Obviously, if it’s Stardus’ personality, she wouldn’t care no matter what the villains do. It’s normal not to care about it, saying, ‘It’s not a new deception or true.’

With that in mind, I looked back at her slightly.

And the woman I met, who looked at me with determined eyes.

…What the. Why do you look so serious?

Come to think of it, I already explained that it was something I didn’t know when the show started. Did she not see that?

Well, that’s because I’m speaking in public, so I don’t know if it will be a problem.

I turned the camera around anyway to say something different to Stardus. Looking at it now, I don’t think she’ll be convinced by that excuse anyway.

With such a calculation, I thought of something to say quickly.

Then, I grinned and replied to Stardus once more.

“I didn’t know Stardus would be so interested in such tabloids.”

“…Don’t play around-“

“Well, if I have to say so. Didn’t I tell you last time? My plans and this and that.”

I continued with a nuance that seemed to say something obvious.

“I only told you what my goal was. Did you forget? My goal is to create the largest villain association in Korea and compete with the association. But if all those little things distract the public, my position will be a little difficult. So, well, it’s true that I put some effort into it. To maintain the exclusive status of Ego Stream. It wasn’t for South Korea, of course.”

Oh, my throat hurts because I talk for a long time at once.

I shrugged my shoulders.

Now that I think about it, it’s a little funny.

My subordinate on the side…? Mist and her colleague Shadow Walker are fighting life and death right next to each other. What the hell are we doing? Whenever I get sick is because I talk too much.

With that in mind, I glanced again at those who were fighting on the other side.

It’s hard to see because it’s so colorful in the flames, shadows, and noise, but they still fight fiercely while we stand still and converse. It even seems like they’re coming this way. Wait, they’re coming?

As soon as I thought of it, I checked the chat room again.

[I think Shadow Walker definitely got the chance to win]

[It’s true! Oh, Mist is getting pushed away!]]

[It’s amazing that she’s been fighting with that Shadow Walker until now. Only a few people beat him at night]

[Mist is slightly more dominant at first hahaha. It’s because Shadow gets stronger towards the end]

[Honestly, it would’ve been perfect if you didn’t care about the fight and were just looking at Mist. Hahahaha]

[True haha. I forgot that she was a villain. I was cheering for Mist haha]

[Villain? Bullshit!!! It’s common knowledge that all Ego Stream members are ‘heroes’. Keep that in mind.]

[I think Mist is really getting pushed back]

…Hmm, I think it’s time to step up.

As I was getting nervous, she asked me again, as if she didn’t like what I had said earlier.

“…You want me to believe that?”

“Well, I only told you the truth, cough. I’ll be in trouble if you keep being like that.”

…It was definitely the perfect reason, why wouldn’t you believe it? It’s just what the villain says, so you’ll skip it.

But apart from that, the moment I coughed for a moment to warm up her voice, her expression hardened a little.

She hesitated slightly and then asked, still stiffening her face.

“…Anyway, yes. That’s enough. You… vomited blood last time.”

“…Hmm, blood?”

“Yes, blood. You can’t fool my eyes. In the last terrorist attack, didn’t you cough your blood out? Do you have any problems with your body?”

She asked me.

…No, when did you see that? That’s why quick-witted heroes are troublesome.

But why are you asking this? Oh, is she mocking me like, ‘You look like you’re going to die soon, don’t you? Pfft.’? Sure, don’t tell me she’s worried about me.

So I replied rather teasingly.

“Well, I never thought Stardus would worry me so much.”

“I’m not worried…”

“Yeah, yeah. It’s just that I was tired for a while, and I’m fine, so you don’t have to worry. I will never stop until I die and continue terrorizing, so please look forward to it.”

“….”

I stopped teasing her and looked at the battle situation once again.

[No, Mist will get caught]

[Shadow Walker is rushing with anger.]

[Where did Egostic go? Looks like she’s about to lose, you brat]

[Shadow seriously got back on his feet fuck hahahaha]

Oh no, we’re screwed.

Realizing I’ve delayed too much time, I’m relieved in front of me even though I’m a little uncomfortable..? Fast-forwarded goodbye to the relieved-looking Stardus.

“Anyway! It was nice talking to you. I’ll go save my colleague now!”

“Huh? Hey, wait a minute..”

What do you mean? I don’t have time right now.

As I said that, I teleported in an instant. Where, of course? To the mist.

I can feel the hot heat and strong wind as soon as I move there.

I teleported right back to the side, holding Mist under attack by Shadow from behind.

“Haa, haa… You’re here?

“Yeah. I’m sorry I’m late.”

Looking at Seo Jayoung who was having a time breathing. I overworked the lazy kid who was always lying down. I feel sorry for her.

Anyway, Shadow Walker, who cut through the air by my sudden intrusion, turned his head and came to see us. Stardus, which was over there, also flew towards us.

Hero villain’s four-way encounter under the night sky suddenly took place. Shadow Walker was also breathing hard while looking at me, and Stardus was looking at me hugging Mist with a disapproving expression.

Of course, I smiled and spoke up at this scene where Stardus was now being filmed with the camera.

“Unfortunately, that’s it for the fight! I think it’s time for us to say goodbye.”

[He entered when she was about to lose hahahaha]

[I’ve been waiting for Egostic to come]

[I can’t believe it’s already over. But today’s show was quite fruitful]

[Hahahahaha Shadow Walker chasing chickens hahahaha]

[When did Stardus arrive? Did she just come?]

[He’s running away as soon as Stardus arrived hahaha]

“…You are Egostic?”

“Yeah, Shadow Walker. You’re pretty strong. We’ll have to reinforce it next time.”

“…”

Shadow breathed hard, looking at me, and Stardus still looked at us with a bitter expression. And standing between Seo Jayoung, who alternately looked at me and Stardus with a suspecting expression, I was getting ready to hit the ending comment.

Yeah, I did.

Until Seo Jayoung, who was smiling slightly evilly, did something unexpected.

“….?”

…Has she gone insane?