I Became an Overpowered Constellation in the Game

Chapter 22 - The Holy Swordswoman (2)

『 Translator – Divinity 』

Saaaa…

The world crumbled.

And what was revealed was an endless darkness of unknown depth.

And the brilliant stars that adorned it.

It was the universe, the home of the constellations, where their true forms resided.

'It's the same.'

I couldn't see this in the interaction with the Incarnation of the Black Sun, but this is the original production in the game.

Whoosh!

My body was once again pulled somewhere.

After waiting for a while, I realized that although it was still the universe, there was now a floor to stand on.

"We've arrived."

「Incarnation of the Black Sun: H-Hieeek...!」

Leaving behind the terrified reaction, I waited for the owner of the room to arrive.

Ssst…

Suddenly, sparkling dust particles formed beneath my feet and began to sweep towards somewhere.

They intertwined and interweaved, eventually transforming into a human form.

「Constellation, 'Descendant of the Lost Star' faces you.」

『Descendant of the Lost Star』

The notification window informed me that the owner of this room had arrived.

"......"

An existence that barely maintained its shape, not a clear human form.

That was the approximate appearance of the Descendant of the Lost Star.

Even in the settings, there was an explanation that he had suffered great damage from some incident in the past and hadn't yet recovered.

That imperfection was the true form of a constellation.

— Absolute Ruler.

A gender-neutral voice resonated throughout the space.

I couldn't help but frown at that eerie voice, as if it had a mosaic over it.

"Greetings."

— We didn't expect you to return. We thought you had gone somewhere.

I did leave.

To the dreadful and endlessly repeating 'real life.'

The pain of waking up early every day and preparing for the day...

'It's a real hell.'

They, who live comfortably with a snap of their fingers, wouldn't know.

The feeling of being a part, belonging somewhere every morning, and repeating a daily routine you don't want to do.

"But I've returned."

I said, spreading my arms in an exaggerated manner.

The figure, whose entire body was made of the universe, looked at me and continued speaking.

— Our child mistakenly attacked your follower. We apologize.

"Oh."

Unlike someone else, a rather polite answer came back.

I put away the status window I was looking at.

I was going to give him a comprehensive curse package if necessary, but this makes the conversation quicker.

「Incarnation of the Black Sun: .....」

'He's more amicable than I thought.'

This is a new side of him that I haven't seen in the game.

In the game, this constellation was always taciturn and refused to interact with other constellations.

"So, what's going on?"

— There was a flow of stars.

The human made of stardust raised his head and looked at the distant fragments of the universe.

"Isn't that what you manage?"

The constellation of the Lost Star slowly shook his head at my question.

— No one can interfere with the flow of stars.

Saaaa...

Suddenly, stars beyond the universe showed movement.

There weren't just one or two.

Among the countless stars, countless meteors were heading somewhere.

'Whoa...'

It was a rare sight, even in real life.

'Are those all holy swords?'

「Incarnation of the Black Sun: Hieeek...」

The Incarnation of the Black Sun has been trembling in fear since he arrived here.

— The holy swords are looking for their masters.

"I know."

— But finding a suitable master is not easy.

The number of heroes is extremely small.

It's truly a miracle to meet one.

That's why some humans deify their existence along with constellations.

'It seems like his life isn't easy either.'

Originally, constellations are as good as dead without followers who worship them, and they have to live each moment fiercely.

Among them, the constellation who manages these heroes must be having an even harder time due to the lack of followers.

'They should have set the conditions more leniently.'

In this rotten world, how many truly good people are there?

— That's why we are grateful to you.

"...Suddenly?"

— For helping with the guidance of the holy sword and the birth of the hero.

As soon as I heard those words, I thought of the sky-blue haired girl who was throwing a tantrum and the meteorite falling from the sky.

Things I unintentionally set in motion.

Although it was a side effect of the luck unilaterally applied by the system.

'Did I know it would turn out like this?'

If I had known the situation would unfold this way, I wouldn't have come at all.

— Please, can you forgive the child?

The hero he's referring to must be the Holy Swordswoman who attacked our filial daughter.

"Hmm."

I pondered for a moment.

If I eliminate the Holy Swordswoman here, I can delay the appearance of the troublesome existence that will appear later...

The hero.

'Ahh, handsome mister...'

The little girl who looked up at me with innocent eyes...

An unpleasant feeling of guilt pricked at my conscience.

'She really seemed naive.'

Even the prospective hero I just met, didn't she seem lacking in some way?

As if they had sacrificed something human in exchange for immense talent, heroes were always like that.

Unable to speak, unable to see, or having a very problematic personality.

Perhaps perceiving my silence as a negative response, the constellation started to make excuses on his own.

— ...You would be able to easily ignore my curse and recover from any damage. That's why I ask this of you.

A request.

This means the constellation on the other side has lowered himself quite a bit.

'It must be important.'

"Why did the Holy Swordswoman do that?"

Why did she attack our filial daughter out of the blue?

The Descendant of the Lost Star answered a beat later.

— There was a misunderstanding. The aura felt deep within you, that of the Incarnation of the Black Sun.

"Ah."

「Incarnation of the Black Sun: Ah.」

Could it be that the existence of the community also affects the human world?

This is the first time I've heard of this.

'But even so...'

I didn't expect the Holy Swordswoman to be able to grasp such subtle nuances.

A hidden NPC is indeed a hidden NPC.

— That child is special. Her senses and talent for discerning constellations are exceptional.

So it seems.

— That's why she misunderstood your follower as a pawn of the Black Sun.

"Hmm, I see."

I understood the whole story.

The Black Sun, those damn bastards.

It's funny coming from me, who took them in, but the world's hatred towards the Black Sun...

It was incredibly deep-seated.

'It's all karma, I guess.'

Well, who told them to live like that?

Because the constellation is like this, his followers suffer too.

「Incarnation of the Black Sun: .....」

Leaving aside the speechless Incarnation of the Black Sun, I looked at the sparkling figure.

"So?"

— .....

"There was a misunderstanding, and our follower was attacked. She was lucky to escape unharmed because she's one of ours. You know that if it were another religious order, one of their followers would have died, right?"

— We know.

"So, I think there needs to be some kind of compensation."

No matter how inferior and insignificant humans are compared to constellations...

My followers are the children I truly cherish and care for.

One of those followers, our precious daughter, was almost hurt.

And because of a ridiculous misunderstanding, no less.

Actually, from the moment I arrived here, I was ready to press the curse button at any time.

'It's infuriating.'

Let's keep things professional.

The constellation named 'Descendant of the Lost Star' would understand this much.

Even if he's a bit lacking.

— Your demand is reasonable.

"You think so too, huh?"

— You have helped me three times, but I almost harmed your follower.

Three times.

Once with the meteorite, and once with the girl.

'Then there's one missing?'

— One is for saving the princess of Legardium.

"That was related to you?"

— It wasn't the talent to become a hero or a holy swordswoman, but it was related to this side.

『Child Blessed by the Stars (S)』

This detail wasn't in the game.

'This is connected like this?'

I did wonder if it was related to the blessing of the stars, but why is this real?

Anyway, this adds another count to her crimes.

"I'm even more frustrated now."

— Is there anything you desire?

"Desire."

I thought for a moment.

I've already achieved everything I could as a constellation, and what remains is object control and meeting other followers.

In other words, my happy, leisurely life.

'There's nothing he can give me?'

The conclusion was that there was nothing he could offer me.

They are a group of weapons of mass destruction against great constellations, after all.

It's not like I need a holy sword or a hero...

— We will give you the holy sword.

"...What?"

— Even if times change, the essential value remains the same. There will surely be a moment when you need it.

"No, is it okay to just give it away like that?"

— It doesn't matter since the holy sword has chosen you.

The holy sword, not the hero, chose me?

"Then what about that little girl?"

— In that sense, I would like to make you a proposition.

The Descendant of the Lost Star raised his hand and summoned a bright cluster of light.

Flash.

It emitted a dazzling light, then took the form of a sword with a profound meaning.

The holy sword.

The hero's weapon that destroys evil had now arrived in our space.

"No, I don't need it."

— I haven't said anything yet.

"Put it back."

— This holy sword desires you.

"Are you kidding me?"

Damn it. What am I supposed to do with that?

Humans can have it and play hero, it means nothing to me.

Weapons with similar stats to the holy sword are already piled up in my warehouse.

It's just an addition to the collection, nothing more, nothing less.

Just a white elephant.

"I don't need it, so refund it or give it to someone else."

— That's not possible. This holy sword strongly desires you as its owner.

"This is driving me crazy."

To think I'd receive a love call from a weapon.

And a one-sided one at that, even though I don't need it.

If I keep refusing until the end, will this become a weapon version of a stalker?

— We beseech you. Please accept it.

The Constellation of the Lost Star now openly begged.

'Is it that important?'

「Incarnation of the Black Sun: For them, a holy sword and a hero are valuable assets.」

The Incarnation of the Black Sun chimed in from the side.

「Constellation, 'Descendant of the Lost Star,' requests a deal with you.」

"......"

I ran a simulation for a moment.

There is no equipment as recognizable to humans as the holy sword.

Just holding it is enough to make you super popular.

'Then what about my leisurely life?'

My beautiful vacation would have to take a step back because of the title of a constellation.

Instead...

I could feel the satisfaction of having a follower who exudes coolness with a shiny, awesome weapon.

Two different world lines clashed in my mind.

As I was agonizing over this dilemma, the sparkling constellation opened his mouth again.

— And, my proposition is not about taking responsibility for the holy sword.

"Then what is it?"

— That child.

"Who?"

— The girl you met.

The unidentified girl who suddenly appeared and clung to my waist.

He was referring to the human with sky-blue hair, the one with the potential to be a hero.

— Can you take that child in?

"...?"

My thoughts momentarily stopped at those words.

— Of course, along with the Holy Swordswoman next to her.