I Became The Villain The Hero Is Obsessed With

407 – Total Bombardment (3)

Shinharu, Stars.

To her, the events of that day happened in an instant.

Thump-.

“…?”

As always, she was working with other heroes and villains in the American countermeasure headquarters.

…Even though it was a request from Egoistic, cooperating with villains wasn’t easy, but for the sake of the greater good, she was gradually getting used to it.

The angels’ raids were slowing down, and for some reason, she felt peaceful at that time.

She felt an unexplained ominous feeling…

It happened in an instant.

“Everyone, a, an urgent announcement!!! The angels have launched a total attack!!!!!”

That loud voice echoed through the countermeasure headquarters, where countless people gathered, hurriedly rushing in by someone.

Before the people gathered here could fully grasp what the voice mixed with fear was saying.

“-Arrr!!!”

From outside the countermeasure headquarters window, a crying sound was heard.

When those surprised looked to the side, they saw hundreds, perhaps thousands of angels descending from the sky beyond the windows.

This was the beginning of a full-scale battle between the ability users and angels that unfolded unexpectedly.

Although the number of ability users gathered here was not small, the number of angels in front of them seemed like a legion of thousands.

Therefore, the situation had the atmosphere of a full-scale war, but…

“Everyone, come out.”

This was when Stars were not present.

***

“…Thank you, Stars! Thanks to you, we were able to avoid a crisis.”

After some time.

A representative hero thanked the Stars, who was catching her breath for a moment in the now-empty sky.

-Ahhhhh!

That a lot of angels, they turned into light and flew away with a few star-punches from Stars.

To him, Stars nodded, as if it was nothing, and asked.

“It’s nothing. Even if I wasn’t there, you all would have handled it. Besides, what’s happening elsewhere now?”

“Yes. That is… Currently, there are reports of angels attacking in other places too. Apparently, the stronger the angels’ forces, the more the ability users are gathered… Hence, everyone gathered here seems to be planning to go back to their countries to stop the angel invasion.”

“…It’s a serious situation.”

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In reality, looking around, all the airborne ability users looked worried.

I hope Korea is alright.

As she was thinking this, at that moment, she pulled out her phone and immediately connected to the hotline that could contact the chairman.

‘…Wait.’

Egoistic.

Is Egoistic alright?

Thump-.

Feeling a sudden wave of unease, she moved her fingers more quickly and immediately called the chairman.

…After a long time, seemingly an eternity, the dial tone echoed.

Suddenly

The Chairman of the Association answered the call.

[-Ah! Stardust, are you okay right now?]

The chairman’s voice, intense, came through the noisy background.

To the Chairman, Stardust first asked about the main issue concerning her as a hero.

“Yes, I’m fine. How are things in Korea?”

[…It’s not very good, but somehow we’re managing with the heroes from the Ego-Stream and Meteor-Squad. But it seems like it will be sorted out soon.]

“That’s a relief. …Anyway, do you know what Ego-Stick is doing right now? Is he safe?”

[Uh… Ahem.]

Upon her question, the Chairman paused and then coughed awkwardly.

Before Stardust, whose heart dropped at his reaction, could raise her voice to ask again…

The Chairman spoke in a deep voice, sighing.

[…Ego-Stick is, for the moment, safe. He was, however, found unconscious outside and was brought to the Association. Everyone is working on his treatment now. There are no apparent injuries but… we’re not sure. He’s currently unconscious.]

“…What did you say?”

Why are ominous premonitions always correct?

Upon the shocking news that Ego-Stick had collapsed, Stardust’s eyes momentarily lost their shine.

With a low voice, she realized to the Chairman.

“…Understood. For now, I’ll go there. Please expect me.”

[Phew… Alright. Well, we need more hands as well so coming…]

It was at that moment when the Chairman’s voice came through.

BOOM

A sudden loud explosion echoed.

In Stardust’s location, an incredibly wind roared.

“Ugh…”

Even Stardust, a superheroine, staggered with the intense wind blast.

Although nothing was visible to the naked eye, she could feel the wind blowing from somewhere in the West.

The call signal went dead due to this wind.

What on earth is happening…?

While Stardust was deep in thought,

Soon a hero of another country’s Association came flying disheveled toward her.

“Hey, Stardust! Look at this.”

“…What is it?”

On the screen he showed her,

[-Whoooooooooooooooooom]

…something of a gargantuan size,

was seen descending from the sky.

“Just now, something appeared above the sea! It looks like something humans can’t approach. If we don’t stop this now…”

He explained in a rush.

At a single glance, anyone could tell that the being appearing on the screen was capable of bringing about humanity’s end.

Just like when they heard the voice of god, even looking at this creature through a screen was enough to induce a sense of oppression.

Staring at the other metahumans looking at her intently,

“…”

…Stardust, contrary to the expectation of the other heroes that she would fly off immediately, hesitated for a moment.

Of course, anyone would tell that blocking the object first seemed the right thing to do. And if not stopped, humanity could face the risk of early extinction…

‘I’m worried about Ego-Stick…’

She was conflicted, desiring to go see him immediately.

…However.

‘Alright.’

Soon, she steadied her mind.

…After all, he thought he shouldn’t be abandoning the crisis of mankind to visit him, which Egoistic wouldn’t want.

Also. He knew that there was nothing he could do even if he went now.

Yes.

Let’s stop that bastard now.

“…I’ll depart now.”

“…!! Thank you, Stardust! The only one who can stop this is you.”

She muttered so, her determined eyes and hair fluttering in the wind.

The one coming down from the sky now. Whoever the bastard is.

…He has to deal with it quickly, and go meet Egoistic.

***

A helicopter above the Atlantic Ocean.

The sight being broadcasted from there was truly overwhelming.

[What… what is…]

Vrrring

The sky opened with a strong light bursting out.

Something larger than life, colored white, descended from the heavens.

It seemed to be somewhat like a white Buddha – huge, in a half lotus position, eyes closed, wrapped with pure white silk…

This mysterious form of a giant white Buddha was quietly coming down from the sky without a single movement.

However, even without moving.

Just. From its mere existence.

A massive sense of oppression.

[Cough…]

People just watching it on television felt weak in the knees; some even foamed at the mouth and fainted at the sheer sight.

… Of course, those who did not faint felt the same.

Just seeing it through a screen one could feel the true difference.

If that thing wakes up and they can’t stop it… humanity will be extinguished.

Even without anyone saying it, people understood just by seeing it.

…But, who can?

Who. Can stop that thing?

Just as the whole world was seized with fear.

Whoosh.

On screen.

…A blonde-haired woman appeared on the scene.

The S ranked Hero, and the one currently hailed as the strongest Hero, Heroine Stardust.

She only looked at the being in front of her, sitting quietly with its eyes closed in a half lotus position with calm eyes.

And then, the next moment.

Boooooooooom

Before anyone could notice, she launched an attack at the figure sitting quietly in the sky with a fist shining in yellow light,

Like that, white smoke filled the surroundings.

[…An insect-like existence dares to stand against His executor.]

The moment that terrifying, strange, and terribly deep voice echoed.

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Like dozens of bugs crawling up one’s arms, a disgusting voice was heard from where the white Buddha was.

Bam.

Suddenly.

A huge golden hand that appeared from the sky clapped at the place where Stardust was, as if catching a bug.

Like that, when the smoke cleared.

…Above the sea, there was still the huge white being sitting with eyes and mouth closed in a half lotus position.

Around it floated hands shining golden in the air.

…And in front of them, Stardust was still alive, hovering high in the sky.

And as they watched it,

Some people unconsciously murmured in trembling voices.

[…we can’t win…]

It wasn’t just a difference in strength.

It was the simple hierarchy that all beings, human or divine, could perceive.

Humans were inherently designed not to be able to win against ‘that.’

Everyone was able to realize it as soon as they saw it.

The difference in existence, felt at the genetic level.

However.

Stardus, appearing in the screen, said

“…I’m busy.”

Nonchalantly, as if she wasn’t scared at all.

With her still emotionless gaze, she kept murmuring.

What mattered to her now wasn’t the pale monster in front of her.

The most pressing issue was the fact that Egos Knight had collapsed somewhere…

Thus, she had no intention of wasting time on the monster in front of her.

“Come on in.”

Saying so, she attacked once more.

…Of course, contrary to her wishes, quite some time passed.

She attacked with her shining hand.

The white being resisted.

The white being launched dozens of huge, glowing golden hands at her.

Stardus evaded them.

The sea below exploded.

As the being unleashed its attack, the skies parted, the wind swept viciously, and the camera was shattered.

By the time the situation could be filmed again in another way, the white being, now fully awake, was already locked in battle in the air with its massive body.

Stardus continued to dodge and counter.

In the midst of successive sea disappearances, the surrounding sky being sliced dozens of times, and the ceaseless collision between the yellow and the white light.

[aaa—!!!!!!]

Finally.

The massive being fell, exploding into yellow light.

In the end, the only one left was Stardus.

Just like that.

[….]

Above the empty sea,

With her blonde hair waving in the wind, Stardus stood, quietly gazing at the spot where the white Buddha had been.

And the people finally realized.

That woman was humanity’s savior.