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Translator: Vine
Chapter: 49
Chapter Title: The God Who Kills Gods
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“W-What on earth are you talking about…?”
At her words, Kang-jun scowled deeply and replied.
“How shameless.”
He then gestured toward her with his chin and added.
“Like I said before, if I win this bet, you will die by my hand.”
“What are you—”
“If the god you serve isn't so heartless, they might show their face before their follower is killed.”
Amanda asked awkwardly.
“A-Are you the type to enjoy cruel jokes?”
In response to her question, which failed to hide her bewilderment, Kang-jun gave a crooked smile.
“Enough with the nonsense. Let's start the bet.”
Amanda gnawed on her lower lip as she slowly tried to process the situation.
‘He's strong…’
The relaxed demeanor of the man sitting across the table was no mere bluff.
‘Can I win?’
The aura emanating from him was so overwhelming it was nearly impossible to think straight.
She looked down at her trembling hands and began to reassure herself repeatedly.
‘My fortune didn't predict death, anyway.’
Besides, weren't the 'Three Sisters Who Govern the Fate of Yggdrasil' personally watching over her future?
The power of foresight she'd received from them was proof that she had succeeded in winning the gods' favor.
“If you want to live, win the bet.”
“How many chips…?”
“Let's start with ten million dollars.”
Kang-jun answered curtly, took the credit card Kajan had given him from his inner jacket pocket, and tossed it to her.
“Ten one-million-dollar chips.”
And so, in a tense atmosphere like walking on thin ice, the 'card game' for her life began.
The rules of the game were extremely simple.
Players bet their chips on either the left or right side, guessing which would have the higher number.
Guess correctly, and you get double your bet back. Guess wrong, and you lose all the chips you wagered.
“Let's keep it clean. Just five rounds.”
“Understood…”
“I won't use any tricks.”
He meant to rely solely on 'luck' to win.
Kang-jun was certain of his victory.
It was because of an auditory hallucination that suddenly rang in his ears.
- A protagonist never loses a battle that exists within their own narrative.
- Even if they lose a battle, they win the war and ultimately take what they desire.
Wincing for a moment from a sudden headache, Kang-jun bet all his chips on the left side of the table and said softly.
“First round, all in on the left.”
Kang-jun placed chips equivalent to about 10 billion won on the left side…
“Left. You are correct…”
In the blink of an eye, Kang-jun's chips doubled.
Chips worth 10 billion won instantly doubled.
20 billion.
Kang-jun paused for a moment before adding.
“Again, all in on the left.”
Amanda swallowed dryly and replied.
“Left. That is correct…”
This time, chips worth 20 billion won became 40 billion.
“The third game?”
“Yes.”
“All in on the left again.”
Amanda licked her lower lip, then carefully flipped the card to check the result.
“Left. That is correct…”
And so, 40 billion won worth of chips became 80 billion.
“Already the fourth game.”
“Yes...”
“I'll go all in on the left.”
And then.
“Left. That is correct…”
The 80 billion Kang-jun bet swelled to 160 billion.
“This seems to be your last chance to live.”
At his words, she forced a smile…
“Pray to your god.”
Hearing him, Amanda's breathing grew ragged. She clasped her hands together and began to mutter something.
“O gods, please grant me your blessing…”
Just then, Kang-jun spoke again.
“All in on the left again.”
If, once again, the card on the left side where Kang-jun bet had a higher number than the right…
‘I'll die…’
This man, the one her gods had warned her to be wary of, would take her life without a moment's hesitation.
However…
The probability of the left side winning again was comparable to someone winning five consecutive games of rock-paper-scissors.
‘Please…’
With a hand trembling like a leaf, she checked the result of the fifth game.
And then.
After seeing the result, her face turned deathly pale.
“H-How…”
Once again, the left side, where Kang-jun had bet, won.
And so, the 160 billion Kang-jun bet became 320 billion.
“Making money is easy.”
In less than a minute, he had made a profit of 310 billion won.
“The promised five rounds are over.”
“Congratulations…”
“I'd like to cash in the chips I won.”
At his words, Amanda forced a smile and asked.
“Sh-Should I exchange the full amount for cash?”
“Deposit it to the card I used to buy the chips.”
She took out a terminal attached to the table and, while operating it, asked with feigned composure.
“You've won a lot of money. What do you plan to use it for?”
“I'm thinking of buying a kindergarten entrance gift for my daughter.”
This amount would be more than enough to buy three or four of the ultra-luxury private jets he had in mind.
“The deposit is complete.”
At her words, Kang-jun asked.
“Are those your last words?”
Amanda's gaze lingered for a moment on Kang-jun's utterly indifferent face.
“A-Are you really going to kill me?”
“Of course.”
“I am an avatar of a god belonging to the Asgard constellation.”
Kang-jun replied with a satisfied expression.
“So you finally admit it.”
“If you kill me…”
“Are you threatening me?”
“Yes…”
“I'll hear you out.”
Amanda licked her parched lips before speaking in a low, measured tone.
“If you kill me, you won't just earn the immense hatred of the gods; you'll become a target for the entire 'Brotherhood'.”
Kang-jun asked indifferently.
“Is that all?”
Sensing that no threat would work, she slowly nodded.
“Unfortunately, yes…”
Kang-jun's hand shot out like a snake striking its prey, curving through the air to seize Amanda's slender neck.
“Gurgle…”
Before long, Amanda's eyes became bloodshot, and white foam trickled from her mouth.
“Gaaah…”
It was a sign that the spark of her life was slowly being extinguished.
Amidst it all, she recalled her final fortune.
The last card she had drawn for her own fortune was…
‘Resurrection.’
Even if she met a wretched end here, the 'Three Sisters Who Govern the Fate of Yggdrasil' would surely resurrect her.
“I-I-I-I'll be resurrected anyway…”
Kang-jun replied instantly.
“That's right. Foresight is quite a useful ability.”
Kang-jun added with a crooked smile.
“I'll personally revive you and put you to good use.”
Then, as if her neck were a thin twig, he snapped it with ease.
Just as her body went limp, 'black hands' suddenly shot up from the ground…
They grew like vines, wrapping around her entire body until they finally formed the shape of a coffin.
“Your gods are cowards.”
As Kang-jun spoke softly and stood up to adjust his suit,
Ding-!
A clear notification sound rang out, and several system messages began to appear one after another.
[The Three Sisters Who Govern the Fate of Yggdrasil, belonging to the Asgard constellation, are enraged.]
[They warn you that by killing their avatar, you have made a permanent enemy of the Asgard constellation.]
At the same time, behind the coffin that had claimed Amanda's body, the 'figures of three women' appeared, hazy as a mirage.
‘Gods…’
Kang-jun intuitively knew the three women were gods.
It was thanks to the system message that had appeared before him.
[The effect of the Title: Godslayer (EX-Rank) is activated!]
[You will never be intimidated before any god.]
Kang-jun stared intently at the figures of the three women.
“I will give you one final warning, so listen carefully.”
As Kang-jun began to speak, infusing his words with divine power, the entire area started to resonate.
“All who chose to become my enemy have died.”
As he continued to speak, Kang-jun sensed a series of changes occurring within himself.
“If you so much as show your face here again, I will consider you my enemy, no matter who you are, and kill you without mercy.”
The divine power he had absorbed from Aldebaran was stirring wildly within him.
The three figures, who had appeared so suddenly before Kang-jun, flinched for a moment…
[The Creator God begins to review your qualifications.]
Another voice, like an auditory hallucination, echoed in Kang-jun's ears.
- Passed…
Then, several more system messages appeared.
[You have been selected as the 'Guardian Deity' of the Earth dimension.]
[The writing of the myth of the Guardian Deity '■■■' begins.]
Suddenly, Kang-jun's body moved on its own, independent of his will.
It rushed toward the figures of the three women, which were nothing more than illusions…
「Having fought against his fate, ››› barely managed to return to his home dimension, Earth.」
「With the sole desire to protect the peace before him, he was finally reborn as a 'god'…」
「He tore apart and killed the three goddesses who govern the fate of Yggdrasil—'Skuld', 'Verdandi', and 'Urd'—one by one.」
「He had finally made an enemy of the entire Asgard constellation, yet he acted as if he couldn't care less.」
「›››, however, remained unaware of the trials that would unfold before him…」
「He was simply content with the 'temporary peace' he had managed to protect.」
The figures of the three women were torn apart like paper dolls.
The three goddesses, possessing divine authority and divinity, died helplessly.
They met their end without a chance to resist, or even to realize what was happening.
Shwaaaaaaaa—!
The divine power held by the three women began to seep into him.
It was high-quality divine power, incomparable to Aldebaran's.
And so, power began to surge throughout his body…
[You have annihilated the three goddesses who govern the fate of Asgard!]
[The existence of the divinity 'Nornir' has been extinguished.]
[You have contributed the most to the annihilation of the divinity 'Nornir'.]
[Your presence as '■■■' becomes more distinct.]
[The Title 'Fate Defier' (EX-Rank) has been unlocked!]
[You absorb a portion of the divinity 'Nornir's' divine power.]
[Your extraordinary deeds spread throughout the Abyss!]
[All the gods of the Abyss turn their attention to you once more.]
[The Creator God bestows upon you a new divine name.]
[Your divine name is 'The God Who Kills Gods'.]
Once again, a series of incomprehensible system messages appeared before Kang-jun's eyes.
