I Became The Villain The Hero Is Obsessed With

413 – Final Preparations

“Ego Stink, have you been well?”

“…Yes. hahahaha. Stardust, what brings you here?”

“Hmm. Do I need a reason to come see you?”

Ward.

…After having an accident during a secret rendezvous with Celeste, I hurried back to the hospital clandestinely. Just in time, I sank onto my bed, mere moments before Stardust entered the room.

‘…A little later and it really would’ve been a catastrophe.’

While I was sighing to myself…

…Stardust, who seemed oddly sharp despite his evident smile, simply said,

“Uhm…”

And then let out an odd sigh.

Sitting naturally by my bedside, he looked at me and smiled as he spoke.

“Ego Stink… Do you have anything to hide from me?”

“hahahaha, what? All of a sudden. What would I be hiding from Mr. Stardust?”

No way, had he noticed?

Beside Stardust, I did my best to respond naturally, my internal alarm bells ringing cold sweat.

…Yes. I had an accident just a moment ago. And it’s true that I kissed Celeste.

But, it really was an unavoidable accident. Who on earth would’ve known that there was such an effect with that artifact? At least, I hadn’t.

Anyway, if I were to tell the truth about this accident that happened without any ulterior motives… it would only bring unhappiness. Especially when considering the relationship between Stardust and Celeste… uhmn. Uhmn, indeed.

‘That’s right.’

After all, Stardust’s conclusion would only be based on his frightening intuition without any direct evidence.

So, I just need to keep on pushing shamelessly…!

That thought, however, was interrupted.

Stardust, who was still smiling, tilted his blonde head slightly, leaned in closer to me and,

While looking up at me, he said in his still smiling face,

“…Hmm. Indeed… this is strange. I think I can smell a different woman on you?”

Uhmn. Let’s retract the part about him smiling.

While his lips were smiling, his eyes were coldly staring at me.

And only then.

I realized the severity of the current situation.

‘…..

There was barely one second left.

In that short time, my brain began to spin at a crazy speed.

I’m screwed. Completely screwed. If things go as they are, I don’t think I can convince Stardust.

So, do I admit that I kissed Celeste? Any excuses would be futile. It was a terrible thing to do, and it was even worse because it was done in secret.

So, what should I do? What to do…

‘What do I do, what do I do.’

…If it seems impossible to convince her with words, I must confront it head-on.

“Haah. Stardust… no, Haru.”

“Hmm…?”

At Stardust’s words, I for an instant, let out a sigh.

“Eup? Eup… Eup!”

As is, I grabbed Stardust and kissed her.

The uninformed kiss cut off the flow of conversation.

“Hmm…”

…Startled for a moment by my action, Stardust.

Still, perhaps she’s used to it from experience… she naturally closed her eyes and returned the kiss.

So, after a considerably lengthy kiss.

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“Haah, haah.”

With her blonde hair spread out, she looked up at me with slightly flushed cheeks and a stunned expression, breathing heavily.

She was indeed not used to me being the one to make the first move.

…So, looking at Stardust just like that, I naturally caressed her cheek. As our eyes met, I spoke as if declaring an obvious truth.

“Haru, didn’t I tell you? I always think about you, and live for you.”

“Uh…”

“So don’t worry too much.”

With those words, I naturally pulled Stardust into my arms.

“For me, you’re always the first. In the past, and in the future. Always.”

“…..”

She remained silent in my arms.

…But, even though she didn’t say anything. I felt her warmth inside me, as she did not push me away.

“…Uh.”

Hearing her shy, soft reply, I was finally able to relax.

Phew. I guess the crisis was now averted.

Holding Stardust in my arms, I took a quick glance at the CCTV above the hospital bed.

…Who would’ve thought the CCTV that Celeste had manipulated with her abilities before we left together, would come in handy like this. It enabled me to kiss Stardust without worry.

Letting out a sigh inwardly with those thoughts.

…I wondered if I was trash. A day when such thoughts increasingly sprung into my mind. No, the more I thought about it, I was certainly the villain here from an objective viewpoint.

‘…But, I didn’t lie.’

I said you were the first in this world, I didn’t… say that you were the first woman… Uh. I should stop right here. The more I try to justify, the worse it seems.

Swallowing those thoughts, I silently held Stardust and thought.

‘Yes. I’m trash. Because I’m trash…’

I must treat Stardust even better.

I quietly resolved myself.

I never really lied in the first place.

I truly lived my life for Stardust up till now, and I was willing to die for her if need be.

Even when I was ready to give up everything, I could go on living just by looking at her. The reason why I keep living in this world was for her…

I simply wanted to make her happy.

For her, she who was the light of my life, my life’s goal.

… And even now, when somehow Stardust has come to like me, it hasn’t changed.

In the end, my biggest goal at the moment is to save the world in which she lives, for Stardust.

In order to do that.

It’s finally time to prepare for the last step.

“Stardust…”

While holding her close, I smiled and whispered to her.

Now, it’s time for you, Haru, to become the real hope of mankind.

***

“Are you ready?”

“…Yes! Egoistic sir!”

Several weeks have passed.

…I, who was finally allowed to make my appearance only when there was important work to be done, was preparing for the final stage to confront the Sun God.

To prepare a special gift for him when he arrives in this world.

With the world’s scholars gathered for the cause.

“… This is it.”

A weapon made specifically for the Sun God.

It was the Moonlight God Killer.

Underneath the blue sky, the wide-open land.

I admired the massive laser canons that lay there.

The moment the Sun God descends, these weapons will encase him in a circle and bombard him all at once.

Behind these weapons, stands the energy source.

The moonstone, a blessing created by the Moon God.

“I should say thank you to Silver Moon.”

As I looked at the big, shiny silverstone, I muttered to myself.

The Moonstone. This material that is the same as the Philosopher’s Stone even contains the power to house all kinds of energy, fitting for the holy relic of the God of Knowledge, the Moon God.

‘Stardust. Could you put some power here?’

‘…Into this stone?

And so, I steadily poured the stellar energy of Stardust into the Philosopher’s Stone.

The accumulated power will bombard the Sun God the moment he descends, making him weak from the very beginning.

This is the big surprise I prepared for the Sun God.

Only I, who knows exactly where he will descend, can make this possible.

Having prepared to this extent, it would be stranger if we were defeated.

‘Especially… since even the original Stardust was successful in keeping the Sun God.’

Although it was more precise to push the God’s power to its limit and force him to retreat at the brink of annihilation.

Well, after retreating, in reality, he would need an unbelievably long time to recover his divinity and return, so it doesn’t matter.

Anyway, that’s how I spent the remaining time building this Moonlight God Killer.

And so it was, one month before the day of doom.

A time when fear gripped all people.

Without hesitation, I disseminated the information to the world.

[Breaking News] The International Association has revealed that Stardust has been chosen as the savior by the Star God… ‘He has received powers to confront the Sun God’ announces the association. Will he be the new hope of humanity?

This was the public revelation about Stardust’s identity.

“Yes, that’s right. I have met with the Star God and received her command to save this world.”

From the official podium, in front of hundreds of people, I watched Stardust deliver this bold speech and smiled.

While it was no secret to those who knew that Stardust was the challenger of the Sun God and the sole hope of this world… This was the first time it was publicized on such a grand scale.

The reason why I kept this information hidden until now was simple.

‘With a month left, revealing the solution now would be most effective.’

Society was somehow managing, but the fear of the incoming day of doom from the association that didn’t provide a clear plan was making everyone very anxious.

Then, a month before the day of doom, I made the announcement before the peoples’ anxiety exploded. Trust in Stardust. She will save the world.

Of course, this method had the issue of creating an almost religious dependence on Stardust.

… But I thought that wasn’t necessarily a bad thing.

The blind fervor burns hot and could help people hold onto their sanity for at least a month. Anyone in their right mind wouldn’t be able to bear the countdown to the D-Day where they could potentially die.

[Breaking News] The number of Stardust fan club members hits the hundred millions… The fan club starts supporting 12 languages.

Thus, with the announcement of these results, Stardust has undoubtedly become a hero.

The savior of the world, the sole redeemer.

…Absolutely everywhere, in all newspapers, news outlets, cafes, and communities, everyone only talked about Stardust.

But then again, in a month, all interest will have faded.

[Official] EgoStick from Cathedral has also received the power of the Star God…

Of course, in between, I managed to slip in a bit about myself without it becoming a big issue since I’ve inserted a clue that I just have the power, but am not that powerful.

I concentrated all publicity on Stardust and even declared that she would stand alone to fight against the Sun God.

…Of course, my fan club seemed to have attracted quite some attention… After seeing new, popular posts pop up every time I refreshed, I was too scared to look.

So society, united to the end, time passed.

And finally.

The fateful day was just round the corner.