Chapter 197
Chapter 197
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 196
Chapter Title: Justice God's Descent
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‘This isn’t what I had planned…….’
The set was already in no mood to debate justice.
“Um…….”
I try to speak up to defuse the situation.
“Whoa, this is huge! We caught the exact moment he ascended to Transcendence on camera!”
“They say even documentaries couldn’t capture this, and we got it on a variety show?”
“Overcoming past trauma to reach Transcendence…… What a perfect shot…….”
“Excuse me?”
No one’s listening.
I don’t give up and turn to the show’s host, Boram, my last bastion.
“Whoa…… Some people spin their wheels for nearly a century and get nowhere…… And this kid just becomes not just a Transcendent, but a multi-Transcendent……?”
“Boram noona?”
But she’s out of it too.
“He’s the real deal…….”
“No, excuse me?”
I wave my hand in front of her face, but no reaction.
With the host like this, of course the chaos won’t settle.
‘Ah, damn. I need to call the Justice God…… Bring up the immigrant issue…….’
That’s when I think it.
[Intriguing. That was quite the spectacle.]
A voice echoes.
“Huh?”
“Yeah?”
“What……?”
The noisy studio falls silent in an instant. I blankly stare at the seat next to me.
Creak!
Shrrk!
The plain leather sofa twists with a harsh sound, growing like a tree sprouting, gems blooming like flowers and fruits clustering upon it.
Immense power emanates from each gem.
“My God.”
“No way…… This is real?”
Everyone gapes. There she sits.
The Justice God.
‘No way, she came in person……?’
Gwandaeha, the Game Master, is a top-tier god unmatched in the universe, yet facing him doesn’t feel overwhelmingly transcendent. He’s human-born, looks human. Unless you have a special [sight] like the Demon Sword Hyperion, he seems ordinary.
But not the Justice God.
She’s a divine being with almost no human traits from birth.
Rumble……
Just sitting there exudes monstrous pressure. Despite her blindfold, her blinding beauty shines, scales in her hand.
[Apologies. I can’t contain myself like the Game Master. When your authority vastly exceeds your rank, this happens.]
Her voice shakes hearts just conveying thoughts. I bow politely.
“No need. It’s an honor to meet you.”
My mind races.
‘Should I say this worked out……? Not as planned, but.’
The framing’s much better. Not just her gaze, but her direct descent.
‘If I clarify my stance on this situation now.’
But the Justice God says something unexpected.
[Do you know how many died at the hands of my priests in this incident?]
“Around 32,000…… I saw.”
From the news. But she shakes her head.
[Actually, 250,000.]
“What?”
Impossible. Did the news lie?
She glances at me, then the camera.
A cold smile blooms on her face.
[You thought being my priest was some convenient title you could just swallow whole, huh.]
Who’s she talking to? That moment.
Countless [scenes] appear.
Not holograms. In wall mirrors. Camera lenses reflecting me. Polished table reflections.
‘What? Where’s this broadcast airing?’
‘Why images like this in the scroll…….’
‘Who’s filming me without permission!?’
So many people watching.
Even among them, one of the Celestial Council leaders I saw recently. Elizabeth V too.
The Justice God speaks.
[Yes. The system had flaws. To explain…… When first implemented, humanity faced extinction. To motivate people, they needed power to erase their own sins. Hordes of villains doubting and tearing each other apart, vanishing from the world—that’s what we wanted.]
With her artifact, you can erase sin brands. Do more just acts, atone!
But then new [scenes] rise. From pets standing or flying around, videos play.
‘P-please, spare me!’
“Villain. You dare seek life?’
“Villain!? It was unavoidable! You, you pushed us into this!’
“Villains must be judged.”
In a worn, small spaceship, ragged refugees in shabby clothes slaughtered by Justice God priests wielding her artifacts.
Among them, Celestial Council elites like Elizabeth.
“Turn it off! Kill the feed now!’
“Y-Your Majesty! This video’s spreading across all of 34th Earth! Even places without comms…….’
“No, this can’t be! How is this possible?’
“Privacy violation! The god’s been spying and manipulating us……!’
As they scream, the Justice God says.
[I admit it. My mistake. I’m not omniscient, and peace lasted long…… I didn’t expect you to defy me this much, to be this foolish and cruel.]
Her words make me realize.
‘The mercenaries didn’t save everyone. These lunatics…… Lured refugees into evil on Mars or Earth before landing, then massacred them.’
No wonder they’re not in the 32,000 count. They never even landed!
‘Guys trying to eliminate the Justice God…… Were her priests.’
[From now on, even entering my authority’s range, no instant judgments. Suspension: short as 1 year, up to 5+ years. Also…… Purging evil falls under ‘judgment.’ To become my priest, need retroactive review of acts [outside] my range too. Inconvenient, I know…….]
The Justice God smiles coldly.
[You abused the freedom I gave. No choice.]
Elizabeth V and the immigrants were gravely mistaken. No matter the scheme, no gap exploited for big damage—it’s futile.
Was I smarter than Ardania’s nobles, crushing plots? No.
Just overwhelmingly stronger. Even trapped in schemes, one blow shatters it all.
I look at the screens.
Priests’ faces branded with [stamps]. Few for some, dozens for others.
“Aaagh!’
“Damn it! How is this……!’
“Right, let’s run! Artifacts work outside her authority! With our power, anywhere…….’
Then—zzzt! Space splits before fleeing priests.
A golden sword cleaves it, revealing a man.
White hair, wrinkled skin, white man.
An elder. Looks over 100, lived that long.
A legendary figure. Perhaps the human who killed most humans on 34th Earth.
Justice God’s apostle.
Evil Exterminator. Alex.
“Beasts. You dare sully Her Majesty’s name…….’
With that, all screens cut.
The Justice God says.
[To you…… And the innocents slain, only apologies.]
“No. Just growing pains we must endure.”
Some might blame her. Her ‘error’ caused 100,000s dead, right?
But on 34th Earth, only Game Master Gwandaeha can hold her accountable. Harsh truth…… Mid-tier gods called [Emperor] class in a universe of 3 civilizations have reasons.
[Aftermath to Justice Temples and prosecutors. You……]
The Justice God smiles softly.
[I’ll be watching you.]
With that, she vanishes.
“…….”
“…….”
“…….”
All stare entranced at her spot.
‘Hm. Feels like it’ll work out…… Or not.’
As I ponder.
“Broadcast jackpot.”
I turn. Boram clenches her fist.
I laugh in disbelief.
“True national MC. Thinking ratings even now.”
“Whatever. Huge hit. Hehe. Transcendence on variety, plus Justice God.”
Boram tosses her hair. Gloomy smile flips to radiant like magic.
“Alright! Surprise guest came and went!”
“You call that a ‘surprise guest’……?”
Protesting, I glance at a nearby mirror.
Sin brand already gone.
* * *
Blocked schedules resume at full speed. I pack 24 hours solid. Appear on variety shows sparked by [Room of Truth]. Start script reading for movie.
Ads, with raised value, reshoot.
Even on news.
And with that money.
I buy stocks.
“Ah, takes me back.”
Did this before. Realized holding stocks interferes with Ardania system, dumped all earnings into stocks like mad.
Money from movies, fights, moon construction—all into stocks!
‘Then they skyrocketed…… Made 40 billion.’
Time that made me. Without that boom, much longer to this strength.
“Meow!”
Chheda cries. I check alert.
“…….”
Back then, bought stocks like mad, boomed to 40 billion—unthinkable then.
Now, earning dozens, hundreds times more.
[Spike App Alert!]
Nemesis ↓
Hit 1-year low (8,770,110 won)
“Ah, bought billions, now dropping…….”
Heart aches. But no despair.
“Dip buy chance……!”
1-year low? Great news. Cheapest time!
Dump all assets into Nemesis. Money keeps coming anyway.
Do variety. Shoot ads.
Film movie, settle royalties.
Serial paused. Stockpiled enough.
“Meow!”
Chheda cries. Check alert.
[Spike App Alert!]
Nemesis ↓
Hit 1-year low (7,220,010 won)
“Dips…….”
Lowest now. Buy.
“Ah, should’ve waited, buy all now.”
Grumbling, dump new earnings into stocks.
Time passes.
Variety, ads.
Film, royalties.
Now TVs show me, community ads too.
“Meow!”
Chheda cries. Check.
[Spike App Alert!]
Nemesis ↓
Hit 1-year low (6,501,000 won)
“Ah, should’ve waited more…… Real chance now.”
Still, check news. Even chatted with Nemesis Soft CEO Sarang.
Learned.
‘No bad news for Nemesis.’
Just market crash from monster crisis.
‘No issue. Must buy Nemesis…… Yes. Opportunity. Losses so far, but true bottom?’
Dump all, back to work.
Variety, ads, film, royalties.
“Meow!”
Chheda cries.
[Spike App Alert!]
Nemesis ↓
Hit 1-year low (5,641,300 won)
“……Joking, right?”
Open Spike app.
Tap Nemesis Soft, shareholder community.
[Crying Grad Student]
Spike, stop notifying.
I know it’s the low ^^
218 hearts. 18 comments.
Check stock community.
Top post:
Writer: Clown
[Yeah~ Crash more, idiot~]
Just suicide lol~
6,123 upvotes. 22 down.
“…….”
Community mad in bear market.
Check app.
“Ah, shit.”
Curse slips.
Transcendent mind reels.
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