Chapter 6
Chapter 6
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 6
Chapter Title: Constellation Gallery EP.5
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Judging by the Gallery, it doesn't seem like a bad choice.
But my life's on the line here, you think this is funny?
'Fuckin assholes.'
I quietly loaded the revolver's chambers with ammo and took a deep breath.
Once loaded, I spun the heavy cylinder for no reason.
Chrrrrrk.
The cylinder spun smoothly with a friction sound, then clicked shut as I slightly raised the muzzle.
That means I'm ready, right?
My current position was about 2km away from the guy called the Incarnation.
'They're making such a fuss, so he's coming soon? Can he cover that distance in one go?'
Is power befitting a god that impressive?
I was starting to believe the posts in the Gallery weren't just memes.
Especially that one: 'My believer's gonna kill him so watch closely.' And 'I sent a Divine Message.'
In summary, a specific Constellation's Incarnation knew my location and was coming to kill me.
...What a polite murder announcement.
I spun the revolver lightly as I moved.
Recalling what I'd seen in the Gallery, I planned to approach the direction he was coming from as fast as possible.
Better to handle this quick so it doesn't stress me out.
The Gallery was heating up in excitement.
As expected, the Constellations watching me were treating this whole mess like pure entertainment.
'Same here though.'
I thought waiting around was boring too.
Then it hit me.
'Should I test-fire one round first?'
I hooked my finger on the trigger.
Bang!
The trigger pulled with an explosive roar past my ears and a flash from the muzzle.
"Louder than I thought."
I muttered flatly, looking down at the barrel.
This firepower...
Just a test shot into the wall, and I'm worried it'll only attract monsters.
'...Whatever, I'll kill whatever comes.'
Ghouls earlier weren't that hard to take down.
Slow movements, easy to dodge.
Three frying pan smacks next time and done.
Definitely easy.
Ding, ding, ding!
The alarm rang repeatedly again.
Was nice earlier, annoying now.
Probably bitching about the gun purchase.
"So annoying. Can't turn off these notifications?"
I dug through the Status Window and disabled the contract alerts.
Silence in an instant.
Amid the contract spam frenzy, my awaited guest finally appeared.
The dot-like figure rapidly closed in, its silhouette sharpening.
'Werewolf?'
Huge golden eyes and height at least 2m.
That human?
Anyone could see it wasn't human, but from the Gallery reactions, that werewolf was the 'problem Incarnation.'
'Calls himself human so he's wearing clothes.'
Wonder where he got custom threads.
But no real sense of intimidation.
The 'Spirit of the Constellation' said it'd waver if something way stronger came.
'So being this calm means... he's not strong enough to crush me yet.'
All that 'you're definitely gonna lose' fearmongering, but the gap isn't that huge?
His appearance is wild though.
'Do humans turn like that after contracting with a Constellation?'
Come to think of it...
You get abilities linked to the Constellation.
'What Constellation did he contract with?'
Looks like the Gallery wasn't lying.
I should consider contracting if a good Constellation shows up.
As I thought that, the werewolf charged at me without hesitation.
The distance closed fast.
I didn't panic and pulled the trigger.
Bang!
The bullet grazed his ear, slightly off.
Too hard for an instant headshot.
Even grazed his ear but he doesn't stop charging.
'Doesn't it hurt?'
Unbelievable.
Does turning werewolf drop your IQ to beast level?
Sees the gun and still charges?
'Or maybe...'
From all that investment talk, he seems confident. Gun proof maybe?
No, Constellations said 'anything but gun and he loses' so it should work.
I didn't back up.
Headshot hard, so wide area this time.
Aim for a sure hit.
Aimed at the fast-approaching werewolf and pulled again.
Bang!
The bullet pierced the werewolf's heart.
I thought it pierced the heart.
But not a drop of blood.
The werewolf roared with laughter.
"You think I came without preparing for this?"
Suddenly, the cackling werewolf opened his mouth wide.
"I'll show you my real power. Be honored. First time showing it."
With that, his roar shook the space like it tore my eardrums.
"Well? How's that!"
"Your speech sounds like a light novel."
"What?"
"It's grating."
"H-how are you fine..."
The werewolf froze in bewilderment.
"A mere human resists this...? What the hell? How? You should be paralyzed in fear!"
But the werewolf kept charging despite panicking.
"Skill doesn't work? Doesn't matter. With this bulletproof vest, even with your gun, you can't do shit. You're the one dying!"
"Oh nooo so scary."
Despite my words, a smile crept across my lips.
"No wonder you charged so fearlessly. But you know?"
The gun barrel gleamed.
"Three rounds left."
"I told you, I have bulletproof..."
"And the closer you get, the bigger the target."
The werewolf looked baffled.
"What're you..."
"Your head."
In that moment, the werewolf's eyes widened.
He flinched, instinctively raising hands to protect his head.
"Your big skull got no ancestors watching over it?"
"W-wait...!"
"Bye then."
Bang!