Chapter 88: Heroes Ascend

I took out the subsequent blade and flung it at the young lady's brow.

The blade penetrated through her skull, deeply embedded in its grip.

"This is my response."

"Hehehe."

The knife slid out flawlessly from her temple as though time were reversing, and the injury mended.

"Indeed, if you don't have this degree of assurance, you can't climb the pinnacle. I pardon your discourteousness, I excuse you!"

A marble entryway appeared from the darkness.

The door opened.

Beyond the door, a swirling glowing light filled the space.

I walked slowly towards that door.

"I'll show you, the genuine preamble arranged only for you, who is beginning the ascension. The genuine start of Shot in the Arm!"

The young lady's body dispersed into shadows.

*Kururur.*

A slight vibration spread throughout the entire field.

With the description, a message appeared.

[The land where people and different races exist together, Townia.]

The location changed.

A sunset. An ankh collecting in the golden wheat field.

Once again, it changed.

A town. Children running around with bright laughter.

The view shifted like a continuous slideshow.

Scenes of peaceful human worlds.

Among them was the city of Nelsar, which I had seen during my mission.

I continued walking through the ever-changing scenes.

[An unknown enemy attacks the landmass of harmony and prosperity!]

The location switched.

A burning castle and the field before it.

Warriors clashed with monsters.

But, the outcome was clear.

The people were being slaughtered in an uneven slaughter, to the extent that calling it a battle was difficult.

Battles and skirmishes in castles, towns, fields, forests, and deserts mostly ended in disgrace.

I walked through the battlefield filled with blood and cries.

[Ultimately, the continent was ravaged by the power of darkness.]

Somewhere, a verdant field with endless flowers floated in the expanse.

From within it, a loud voice echoed.

"Do you have any idea why Shots in the Arm struggle so hard?

Because we want to overturn battles that ended in disgrace!

Reverse fate, Loki!"

[Trust still remains.]

In an unknown forest, a girl with red hair and scorched skin was holding a bow.

I knew who she was. Her name was Jenna Shirai.

The scene changed.

A bustling city. Aaron, burdened with a concern on his back, was negotiating with a middle-aged man. Beside him, a little boy held Aaron's hand.

Again, it changed.

In a training ground, Shay, wielding a sword, training with her fellow knights.

[Master! If you want to save the world, climb the tower!]

After that.

The lives of heroes who had once been gathered and the people who might be called in the future unfolded.

In the blurred scenes, their bodies were shining.

[Countless heroes will be with you.]

Finally, beyond the screen, I was seen using a cellphone.

Such torment.

[Ace, believe in the bond with the heroes. The fate of the world lies in your hands!]

[It does indeed! The future of the world depends on you and the Master!]

[Endless enemies will stand in your way!]

The scenery suddenly changed.

Various monsters, countless of them, were staring at me from behind a transparent barrier.

I took a deep breath and walked.

[Formidable adversaries hidden in various landscapes!]

In the depths of the remote sea.

Beyond the sea of clouds.

Across vast deserts.

Monstrous and mysterious beings gathered to alarm demons.

Shrouded in mist, their exact appearance was not clear, but I could perceive they were incredibly malevolent.

[Could you ever ascend to the top of this tower, where no one has made it before?]

*Kraaaaaaah!*

The monsters roared simultaneously.

The very ground trembled under the massive sound waves.

I glanced back briefly before moving towards the door.

The ever-changing scenery unfolded like a comic lens being lifted.

Suddenly, I found myself back in the fissure that had served as the entrance to this place.

Right before me was the door leading outside.

I stepped my left foot into it.

When I turned around, the shadow inside the room's mirror was wriggling.

[Climb the tower, Loki. I, No. We will.]

A pair of red eyes flashed within the shadow.

[Be waiting for you.]

Just before entering the door, I replied.

"Fuck you."

*Crash!*

[Congratulations, Master!]

[The forgotten memories of the hero were awakened.]

[Han (), evolution complete! He became a 2-star hero.]

[Outlines are updated.]

[Level and ability limits have increased.]

Blinding light enveloped me.

When I woke up, I was standing on the blood-red magic circle.

"It's done."

I looked up at the sky.

A dazzling light was streaming.

From outside the screen, Anything was peering down at me.

As I left the fusion room, the door closed one by one.

Just as I was heading to the dormitory from the training grounds, I spotted Aaron.

When our eyes met, he approached with a curious expression.

"Ah, hyung-nim. Have you returned?"

"Is everything okay?"

"As usual. Still the same."

I couldn't find any trace of the despondency from the previous dawn on his face.

He must have been contemplating the reason to fight.

The reason you fight.

The reason you were brought here, putting your life at risk to battle enemies.

By the way, what did you go in there for alone?

"I had an evolution. You'll be having it soon as well."

As Aaron and I exchanged some conversation, we headed to the dorm.

Nina, was that her name?

She's Aaron's younger sister.

In the illusion I saw, they were holding hands.

He said he wants to go back for her.

There's no compelling reason to mention it.

I decided to keep it in my heart for a while.

The goal hasn't changed.

Climbing the tower.

Returning to Earth.

If there's one thing that has changed, it's that I feel much crappier than I supported back then.

I won't forget.

Whoever you are, whatever your name is.

I will repay this debt.

When I tried to close the door to the dormitory.

Out of the blue, a message appeared.

[Welcome to the world of Pick Me Up!]

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