I Became The Villain The Hero Is Obsessed With

418 – A Choice

Where did it all go wrong?

[Why should I have to do this?]

The control tower.

There, I froze at hearing the Solar deity, who is supposed to disappear, say something like that.

What does that mean?

If you keep fighting like this, your divine status will perish.

Better run away now.

In spite of my thought,

Shuuu…

“Kyaaah!”

“What, what’s happening!”

“The tower is shaking…!”

Amidst the screams of the people around me.

The Solar deity in the screen began to float amidst ominous black smoke.

Even with the control tower seemingly about to collapse from the vibration, I kept my eyes fixed on the new Sun deity in the meantime.

Continuing with the words of the Sun deity.

“…Yes. If I continue to fight like this, my body will break down. No, it will certainly lead to the extinction of my existence.”

“But, what does that matter?”

“…Then, as a god. To endure such hardships at the creation of mine… Are you telling me to run away?”

And through his words.

…I finally realized why the Sun deity, who should have fled in the original, was acting like this.

The current Sun God is possessed by evil.

He staked his godhood that he valued so much, to the extent of aiming to destroy this world.

‘And, of course the reason is…’

“And you children of the stars, you guys.”

In that moment.

I was engulfed in any illusion that the Sun God on the screen turned his head and seemed to have eye contact with me.

“After seeing my every plan, every relic, my daughter, my incarnation, and even the saintess all taken, ruined… There was no forgiveness. Absolutely, no forgiveness.”

Following the words of the Sun God,

I

In the control tower, chaos was ensuing.

“We are in trouble! Due to the impact of this grey rain, the communication lines around the world are progressively breaking down!”

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“…The powers of those who have been hit by the rain have weakened, and we are receiving reports that it melts electronic devices! It also seems to corrode buildings as if it were an acidic substance…”

“Most communications with the heroes are cut off! What are we supposed to do…”

In this way, the situation was chaotic due to the unexpected and unusual aftereffects of the rain.

Except for the camera drones made of the strongest new materials, all other communications were disrupted.

…Even amid this, the confrontation between Stardust and the Sun God was fiercely unfolding.

Whrrr

“We are in huge trouble!!! Due to the shockwave from the fight with the Sun God, the tower is on the brink of collapsing!”

And so, even this place was on the verge of collapsing.

Amid the chaos.

“….”

I was alone, silently standing and looking out the windows.

Quietly, alone. Without saying a single word. Looking at Stardust, who would be fighting somewhere out there in the flashing light.

After taking a moment to gather my thoughts.

I calmly issued a command, still looking down outside the window for the first time since this incident happened.

“Everyone, run.”

“…What?”

“It’s an adjudication I’ve made as the commander. Anyway, there’s nothing more we can do just by staying here. Everyone, evacuate.”

“…If that’s so. Attention!! This is an order from Egoistic, everyone run!”

With that, the one behind me shouted loudly, and the people who had been caught in confusion finally regained their senses and hastily began preparations.

Due to the aftereffects of the fight between Sun God and Stardust, the tower’s walls were collapsing. As the fierce winds from above started coming in.

While most people quickly evacuated, the last agent who got everyone else out held down a table to avoid being swept away by the wind and shouted at me.

“Egoistic!! Aren’t you going to evacuate?”

“… I have things I need to do. You go ahead.”

“But still… Sigh. Alright, I understand. Wrap things up quickly and come to the Association Center!”

With that, the last remaining agent in the control tower disappeared via teleportation device.

And so, I ended up alone in the collapsing tower.

I closed my eyes and thought quietly.

…

After all.

This time, no matter what anyone says, it’s my fault.

It was my mistake to blindly trust in the original code, and to not have known that the Sun God would sacrifice his own life to destroy this world to such an extent.

Despite the precursor of the angels’ onslaught, it was my mistake to have overlooked it, thinking it would be just like the original.

But.

“…”

Even if I were to know, what could have changed?

In the end, with the Sun God gritting his teeth to this extent, trying to destroy this world. As mere humans, what more could we have prepared for?

Was this an unavoidable disaster, whether I knew about it or not?

“…”

No.

[Argh…]

Kwaaang

Swooooooosh

Beyond there.

Looking at Stardust, who is fighting alone, gambling the fate of the world.

I, have realized something.

Could the Star God, who intended to protect this world at all costs, have not anticipated that the Sun God would rise so?

Really. Did she only trust Stardust and made no other preparations?

Thump. Thump. Thump. Thump. Thump.

No.

Undoubtedly, she must have prepared for any unexpected circumstances, having taken out an additional insurance.

And that is…

“…me.”

…

The empty tower.

There, I murmured to myself alone, leaning against the crumbling tower.

My heart and intuition started running after the awakened Sun God did not flee.

The power of my dark star, activated in anticipation of the final battle.

…and the ominous, sticky black aura that appeared when the Sun God gathered power at the expense of her own life.

Through all of these.

I’ve learned what the late-awakened power of my black star is.

“…Hah.”

And so I raised my hand.

…and there wrapping around my hand, a sticky, black light.

This is the very essence of divine power, the last remaining strength that the Star God gathered together.

…The most powerful force that can be used at the cost of the user’s life energy.

Perhaps the Star God had given me this power for me to finish the Sun God in a moment of crisis.

And if I use this power, I would probably die.

“… Ha ha.”

If I were the old me, I wouldn’t even consider it.

Above all. Because I used to value my life. Because I was the farthest person from the word ‘sacrifice’.

But now.

[Argh…!]

[Hah, hah. Damn it!!! These damn angel bastards keep coming. When will they stop coming?]

[….No, the suit! What’s this rain? Uncle Desik! Let’s retreat for now!!]

“….”

I, thought quietly.

Yes. Well, anyway, we’re all going to die here if I don’t do anything.

…And now, because there are too many people I care about.

“If my single life could make everyone happy…

Perhaps…

Isn’t that the real reason why I came into this world?

That’s what started to cross my mind.

And…

‘…I decided to live this life for Stardust.’

I need to protect my own hero till the end.

And so, the moment my resolution was made…

I went into action promptly.

‘…Are all the cameras on?’

It’s time for the final show.

Like that, I began to wrap the power of the black star around both of my hands as though it was a shield.

‘…cuckoo.’

As expected, I felt the pain of my whole body twisting. Gradually, I started to unleash more and more of the sticky black power.

And, I quietly aimed for the perfect timing.

If my plan is correct… when the sun god launches an attack, that would be the moment with the highest probability of success.

Just like that.

‘…So you are her daughter as I thought. Well, it doesn’t matter. Now, return to your mother’s arms.’

Finally.

The fallen Stardust caught on camera. And the image of the sun god about to attack her.

The instant before that…

‘…hhhhhaaa!’

After I had prepared my heart…

Feeling as if my whole body was being twisted, while radiating a black light and wearing a smile, I teleported in front of her.

And then my vision changed.

The very next moment.

– Unintelligible sounds –

….

‘Cough, cough. Ha, ha…’

My stomach is getting heated.

The plains.

Beneath the orange sunset, surrounded by a torn black galaxy. The ground was half destroyed. In that place, where a sense of mighty oppression could be felt due to the towering figure of the sun god shrouded in grey smoke.

I had intervened in the battle there, using my whole body to shield against the sun god’s attack.

– Unintelligible sounds –

… Dropping black blood from the corner of my mouth.

I surrounded my body with black power to block the straight, showering energy wave.

First, I have a greeting for Stardust who should be behind me.

‘…cough. Hello, Stardust.’