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Front Gate of Sehee Research Institute, Golden Reaper Guardhouse.

I asked about the whereabouts of the Missing Golden Reaper and the Red Reapers.

However, the reactions of the Golden Reapers remaining at the guardhouse were unexpected.

“Please tell me where they went.”

The Golden Reaper that had become a dummy, as well as the rest of the Golden Reapers, seemed to have made a silent agreement, covering their mouths with both hands and shaking their heads vigorously.

In the eyes of the Golden Reapers, there was a resolute determination to keep secrets.

It didn’t seem like they would spill the beans by ordinary means.

So, I decided to turn all these irritating Golden Reapers into dummies, and while patting the squishy bellies of the children, I started an impromptu drum performance.

Thud. Thud. Thud.

As the soft and rhythmic sounds echoed in front of the institute, the resolve of the Golden Reapers began to pour out.

“No way!”

“Mom’s bothering me!”

But the mouths of the Golden Reapers remained firmly shut.

Under normal circumstances, it would have been impossible for children to create a “secret,” but this time was different.

“That’s really fascinating.”

I tilted my head in admiration.

It was the first time I had seen the Golden Reapers keep their mouths shut like this.

I pondered for a moment, then shrugged my shoulders.

“Well, I don’t feel uneasy, so it must not be a big deal.”

Concluding it was just a simple group runaway, I patted the bellies of the Golden Reapers a few more times.

Smiling at the squishy sounds from the Golden Reaper’s belly, I slowly got up from my spot.

Looking up at the sky, I saw that night had deepened.

Beyond the hazy Black Planet, the moons hanging at the edge of the sky were visible.

Gazing at the brightly colored moons, I felt a wave of new emotions.

“A sky view unimaginable back when I was human.”

The sky was filled with colorful, delightful moons.

A large gray moon.

A massive black planet dimming the sky.

And the rings of light crossing amidst them.

‘?”

There seem to be a few extra rings of light, huh?

As this question arose, I reached out my finger and began counting the rings of light one by one.

One, two, three…

Counting them, there were a total of six rings of light adorning the sky.

“The Halo of Time… is here?”

I thought the Halo of Time that the butterfly had was gone somewhere!

Reaching out my hand, I called the Halo of Time down from the sky.

When it landed on my palm, I curiously looked at it.

The gentle light emanating from the halo shone on my face.

*

Mini Reaper Garden, Milk Bingsu Snowfield.

I threw the Halo of Time down on the ground.

“I’m giving up!”

I wasn’t sure if being human was the issue, but I couldn’t figure out how to utilize the Halo of Time effectively.

It felt similar to when I only skimmed over quantum mechanics in school.

Even with the Halo of Time, nothing but time acceleration came to mind for usage.

Sigh.

I thought the Mini Reapers might be different, so I called over the Mini Flower Reaper, who seemed like the best fit for the Halo of Time, but no matter how much I called, there was no response.

Is this little guy also a runaway?

What in the world is going on that everyone is running away?

I decided to test the Halo of Time later and began testing other abilities.

To be honest, it had been a while since I felt any meaningful changes when destroying objects, so I had indeed neglected my ability check.

Perhaps I had just grown too strong.

Most object abilities could already be recreated with my powers, the Mini Reapers, or the Halo.

But even after thorough checks, most remained unchanged.

Recently, what I gained from capturing the External Being Butterfly was just a Caramel Gorge, and the only thing I got from its minions were gorge butterflies.

However, there was an unexpected change in one ability.

The ability to control external being corpses, like that of the Black Giant, was significantly enhanced; now, moving consciousness to control native objects was much easier.

It seemed to have strengthened while overpowering the possessing object.

“That guy was incredibly weak, yet it gained abilities…”

The possessing object I captured this time was exceptionally top-tier, enough to possess a Golden Reaper, yet its original form was too weak.

Still, the fact that I absorbed its abilities was remarkable.

The only performance difference was that controlling had become much easier and freer than before.

To clearly sense the change in abilities, I staged a combat scene using the hollow Black Reaper Doll Outfit and the Golden Reaper Doll Outfit.

Previously, controlling multiple entities at once would split my vision and make me dizzy, but now I could handle several dolls as naturally as moving my own body.

And while it was just a vague feeling, it seemed as if the fundamental part of the ability had changed.

If my previous control ability felt like remote control, now it felt much closer to direct physical movement.

In any case, I didn’t know what the exact difference was, but there was definitely a change.

As I made the two dolls fight and tussle, Mini Reaper spectators had gathered like clouds.

“They fight like Mommy!”

“It’s fun!”

“Hehe.”

The joyful will of the Mini Reapers resounded over the snowfield.

‘?”

But then, something strange caught my eye.

All the Black Reapers were hugging hamsters, nibbling on sugar-coated fruits.

Wait, are all those hamsters?

Only one hamster was clearly stuck in the vending machine…

*

In the city submerged in evolution liquid located on the Black Planet.

Before Junior No. 2, standing at the entrance of the Mirror Basin, an unbelievable scene unfolded.

The giant skewer object, which had appeared with a sinister vibe, was backing away in fear, and then the Mini Reapers launched their fierce assault.

“Wow…”

Junior No. 2 murmured as she watched the scene.

Amidst the tightly knit protection of the Purple Reapers, she opened her eyes wide and observed the battlefield.

When she first arrived on this planet, she believed she would be a cautious adventurer exploring the dangerous unknown world, but now she resembled a tourist enjoying a safe sightseeing tour.

“Mini Reapers are much stronger than expected.”

She couldn’t hide her astonishment.

“Could it be our Golden Horn Reaper was on the weaker side?”

It looked as if the skewer object was a hundred times stronger, yet these soft little ones were so powerful…

The Golden Reapers and Red Reapers attacked the skewer objects in the lead.

“Tag!”

“Gotcha!”

The cheerful will of the Mini Reapers filled the battlefield.

Laughing joyfully like children playing in a playground, they subdued the objects.

Of course, the skewer objects desperately retaliated against the Mini Reapers, but…

The menacing purple sickle swung at the Mini Reapers barely managed to cut even the squishy cheeks of a Golden Reaper.

The evolution liquid oozing from the skewer evaporated the moment it touched the flames of the Red Reapers’ revolution.

While the battle raged, danger soon approached Junior No. 2 as well.

An object suddenly appeared from the mirror, swinging a sickle toward her neck.

‘!!!’

By the time Junior No. 2 noticed the attack, the blade had already reached in front of her neck.

Paralyzed by the swift attack, Junior No. 2 could only stare with wide eyes.

But at that moment, shadows had already enveloped her neck, blocking the attack.

It was the Purple Reaper sitting on the opposite shoulder of the Golden Horn Reaper, dedicated to guarding her.

As always, the Purple Reaper struck a cool pose and sliced the object with its shadow.

“Phew, whew. Th-Thank you…”

Junior No. 2 expressed her gratitude, feeling as if she had just come back to life, clutching her neck and catching her breath.

In that moment, the Purple Reaper showed a worried look and gently rubbed her neck with its tiny palm.

Thanks to the Purple Reaper’s care, Junior No. 2’s breathing quickly stabilized.

“Thank you… Purple Reaper is truly amazing.”

She said this while patting the Purple Reaper with heartfelt gratitude.

Then, the Purple Reaper covered its mouth with its cloak and smiled proudly.

As time passed, the battle reached its climax.

The Mini Reapers had subdued all the skewer objects, and the mirrors, which used to beautify the plaza, shattered and melted away.

What had once shown signs of a splendid city had transformed into a sight perfectly suited for ruins.

Now only one place remained.

The building where the saintess said the jade plate was hidden.

“Alright, let’s go find the jade plate!”

She felt her heart racing with excitement and tension but made an effort to shout in a bright voice.

*

Clomping along.

Junior No. 2 walked through the corridor of the Chinese cult with the Attached Reaper perched on her shoulder.

She had come back to Earth with the help of the Mini Reapers, having found the jade plate in the building she passed through from the Mirror Basin.

“Back then, it really felt like anything could pop out at any moment, right?”

Junior No. 2 whispered to the Golden Horn Reaper on her shoulder in a small voice.

The atmosphere of the building where the jade plate was located was dark and gloomy, making it seem like something would jump out, but in the end, the building was empty of any humans or objects.

Thus, Junior No. 2 discovered the jade plate in a conspicuous place in the middle of that building.

A room that was empty from the corridor.

There, the saintess awaited her, looking exactly the same as before.

[You’ve arrived. Did you find the holy artifact?]

Junior No. 2, with a tense expression, presented the holy artifact she had brought to the saintess.

[This is… the cult’s holy artifact…]

The cult saintess stared intently at the jade plate, muttering about magic.

Strangely, Junior No. 2 felt that the saintess’s gaze was somewhat odd.

It felt like she was looking at something interesting, but it didn’t feel like the gaze of someone looking at a holy artifact.

[I’m satisfied. The first wish has been fulfilled. Representative, Hyejin.]

The saintess’s expression saying she was satisfied rather seemed to regret the fact that she came.

And the saintess threw the jade plate behind her as if it was of no interest at all.

“!”

To Junior No. 2, that sight felt ominous.

[Then, I will speak of the second wish.]

Saying this, the saintess smiled slightly with an expression that was hard to comprehend.