The Olympians swept away Seongnam in an instant and slowly narrowed the siege around Gong Pildus fortress.

[Isnt this stage too small for us to come forward?]

The constellations thought it was disgraceful. It was natural. There were no constellations who could build up anything from this scenario. Amidst these unmotivated constellations, a constellation wearing a crown and holding an ancient spear and shield spoke.

[Stop complaining. Once this is over, Father says he will suggest our promotion to the 12 gods.]

[Oedipus? Really?]

The expressions of the constellations changed due to the words of the Blind Kings Heir. Promotion in the nebula meant their stakes in the giant stories were increased.

[Haha, can we reach one decimal place?]

The stakes in a giant story were one of the measures of a constellations strength. More stakes meant more probability, which was a source of escaping from the constraints of many scenarios.

[Lets finish it and go back.]

The constellations finally started to advance to the armed fortress. It happened the moment their star relics were shining. The sky was covered by a dark dome and light disappeared from it. The great-grade constellations approaching the armed fortress stopped at the appalling darkness.

[What?]

The lights in the area were turned off by the clouds that came. It wasnt just this area. The darkness covered the entire Korean Peninsula. Even the sparks of probability were covered by the deep darkness.

The Blind Kings Heir stared up at the sky with bewildered eyes.

[Is it the queen of the Underworld?]

The only nebula that could descend to the Korean Peninsula today was Olympus. In addition, there were few constellations of Olympus who could use such a large amount of probability.

One of the constellations emitted a faint light to reveal the surroundings but it quickly disappeared. It was like a black hole that sucked out all the light.

The anxious constellations shouted. [Your Majesty! If you have come then please say it]

One of the constellations suddenly gave a warning. [Something is coming!]

A dark object was fired from the sky and pierced the chest of one constellation.

[Keeeeok!]

It was an object like a dragons claw. The confused constellation coughed up blood and tried to pull out the claw, but the claw grew increasingly larger and soon burst through the constellations body. The constellation let out a sound before becoming part of the darkness. The frightened constellations screamed.

[U-Uhhhhh!]

They heard the sound but couldnt avoid it. It meant

This existence had a completely different status from them. The queen of the underworld wasnt this much.

[Run away!]

The Blind Kings Heir discovered the situation and ordered a retreat. Then an enormous amount of sparks burst from the armed fortress. The intense light that the darkness couldnt swallow revealed the open door of the fortress leading to the dark city. There was a woman with a small body.

The first one to discover her was the Blind Kings Heir who trembled.

[W-Why are you?]

The shadows of black flames were swirling around her body. The face of a little boy with red eyes underneath black hair flashed. The boy with one arm bandaged raised his hand and the shadow of a dragon covered the sky. White fangs were bared.

As the boy laughed, the darkness of the world breathed. Then the massacre began.

***

King Oedipus couldnt hide his astonishment as he stared at the scene on the screen.

[The constellation Blind Kings Heir has been removed from the scenario.]

[The constellation Thebes Gatekeeper has been removed from the scenario.]

The shadow of a dragon was tearing up the fleeing constellations on the screen. Fortunately, Han Sooyoung wasnt too late.

[The constellation Abyssal Black Flame Dragon is letting out wild laughter.]

-Ahahahahahat!

Han Sooyoung had a bandage around one arm and half covered her face as she burst out laughing. She was really a match for the black dragon. She acted so well that I didnt know why she hated it so far.

King Oedipus stared at me and exclaimed, [How come why is a candidate of the apocalypse]

Candidate of the apocalypse Well, King Oedipus would have that type of information. The Abyssal Black Flame Dragon was one of the candidates of the apocalypse.

[Many constellations are astonished by your scheme.]

[The constellation Dragon Lying Down is nodding.]

[The constellation Secretive Plotter is feeling pure admiration.]

[You have acquired a new story!]

[The story Kill with a Borrowed Knife has been acquired.]

I watched Gyeonggi-do covered in darkness and licked my lips. Attracting the Abyssal Black Flame Dragon was a last resort. It couldve brought about a bigger disaster. However, there was Han Sooyoung and the promise made with the black dragon. Thus, he wouldnt destroy the Korean Peninsula.

[Kuock.]

King Oedipus bowed his head and let out an unknown groan. We saw the unusual appearance and Yoo Jonghyuk and I raised our swords at the same time.

[You!]

King Oedipus son was among the constellations who suffered under the black dragon. There was the possibility that the enraged Oedipus wouldnt be able to control his emotions.

[I will kill you!]

As expected, the constellations who survived with Oedipus released their status at the same time. I had a giant story but it wasnt enough power. The moment I was about to trigger Electrification, something rose from the ground and caught Oedipus neck.

[Cough!]

The huge Surya moved one of his four arms and held onto Oedipus neck. King Oedipus stared at Surya with surprise.

[W-Why?]

[Stop it.]

Suryas heavy status pressed down on the other constellation.

[Dont look so ugly anymore.]

[I wont listen to the words of a dog who lost the fight! It cant end like this!]

The next moment, King Oedipus body exploded. The brutally exploded body scattered into ashes in front of Suryas eyes. The movements of the constellations stiffened and they nervously stepped back.

Despite the severe injuries, Surya still had the power to stand up alone it was a phenomenal vitality.

I quickly calculated the power of my remaining companions. If we hit Surya right now

[It is our defeat.]

For a moment, I thought I heard wrong. However, the words had definitely emerged from Suryas mouth. I bit my lips as joy boiled from deep inside my heart. The great Lokapala had admitted defeat.

[The winner of the Demon King Selection has been determined.]

There were screams from afar as the ensuing system messages came. They were the screams of the dukes defeated in the Demon King Selection.

One by one, the bodies of the constellations staring at us scattered. The scenario ended and the Star Stream started to recall the probability that they were allowed. Suryas body was also disappearing.

I opened my mouth before Suryas body completely disappeared. I wanted to ask. Why did he suddenly change his mind?

[The Demon King of Salvation.]

However, I shut my mouth the moment I saw Suryas eyes. In retrospect, Surya wasnt an ordinary constellation. He was one of the great Lokapala. It was rather strange that such a constellation would use cowardly tricks against us. Perhaps this selection had dealt a significant blow to his reputation and pride.

Surya slowly blinked and asked, [Did you get the qualification of the end?]

Ill probably get it. And you also

Suryas eyes shone terribly, as if he was dismissing the trivial comfort.

[I will watch your story.]

Surya would also get the qualification of the end one day. Then the day would come when we meet again. It wasnt here but in the later scenarios of the Star Stream.

[And]

In a short moment, Suryas gaze turned towards the fragments of the destroyed train. They were fragments of the car where Surya and I faced each other. However, the appearance of some fragments was a bit strange. They werent broken from the battle with me. They were scars carved on the train from before.

I know.

[Thats right. You understand.]

Surya finally disappeared with these words. The pressure on the surroundings vanished and a curious silence took its place. I didnt feel it was real. I calmly practiced what I had planned and was lucky with several things. Then I came all this way.

[The 25th main scenario has ended.]

I turned my head and saw Yoo Jonghyuk watching Suryas disappearance.

[The main scenario Demon King Selection has been cleared.]

[The rewards for the selection are being prepared.]

[A new demon king has appeared in the Demon World!]

[You have become the master of the 73rd Demon Realm!]

There was the explosive system message and Yoo Jonghyuk and I simultaneously looked up at the sky. The gazes of countless beings poured towards me from the sky.

[The demon king Ruler of the East Hell is looking at you.]

[The demon king Devil of Principles is curious about you.]

[The demon king Black Mane Lion is inviting you to his demon realm.]

.

.

[The constellation Mass Production Maker is sending his congratulations.]

[The constellation Queen of the Darkest Spring has sent you a gift.]

[The constellation God of Wine and Ecstasy is proposing a toast.]

[The constellation Prisoner of the Golden Headband is greatly pleased.]

[The constellation Commander of the Red Cosmos is wary of you.]

It was an incomparable amount of attention. There were strong people similar to me to distant beings who I couldnt even look at their toes.

There was a pause and then Jang Hayoungs voice was heard. Its over.

I nodded and looked around.

Lee Hyunsung carried Jung Heewon while watching the sky. Lee Jihye supported the injured Yoo Sangah and waved at me while Shin Yoosung held onto my sleeve and looked up at me. The Breaking the Sky Master held the small Osu in her mouth and barked lightly. Han Myungoh held Asmodeus incarnation body in his arms and let out a weary breath. On the rocky hill not far away, I could see the Breaking the Sky Sword Saint and Kyrgios. The injured Brash Swamp Predator was curled up and Cheok Jungyeong was sitting on his back.

It was an ordeal that couldnt be overcome without any of them.

[Your nebula is well known in the Star Stream.]

[A large number of constellations remember the nebula Kim Dokjas Company (Temporary).]

Yoo Jonghyuk heard the message and frowned. The name needs to be changed.

I smiled at the guy who had his pride in a strange place. It wouldnt be bad to brainstorm names for the nebula sooner or later.

It felt that the darkness was retreating from the sky. I could breathe for a moment from the seemingly endless trials.

[Your first giant story is fully blooming.]

[The giant story Demon Worlds Spring has been acquired.]

Citizens started emerging from the ruined industrial complex. People were intoxicated by the unbelievable victory. Some people shouted while others called out mine and Yoo Jonghyuks names. I could also see Aileen and Mark.

[The Star Stream is satisfied with your giant story.]

[You have earned the qualification of the end.]

Finally, there were the messages I had been waiting for.

[The hidden scenario A Single Story has begun!]

[Your legendary stories has formed an opening act.]

[The initial portion of your first giant story has been completed!]

After a long period of enduring, the first footstep towards the final scenario was taken.

[You have been given the authority of .]

[The filtering is turned off.]

It was the moment when the information of the last chapter, which had long been covered with a veil, finally appeared in front of my eyes.

TL: Rainbow Turtle