Omniscient First-Person’s Viewpoint - Chapter 21

EP.21 The truth is always one

My back fell to the hard concrete floor. Or the concrete floor fell on my back. Actually, there is no difference. Because the fact that it hurts so badly is the same.

pop! I hear the sound of a leather drum popping. If, by any chance, someone wonders what the sound of drums made of human skin would be like out of pure childlike curiosity, you can listen to the sound from my back now. My back was a human skin drum.

The reason why no screams came out was because the air in my lungs escaped in an instant and there was no breath to make a sound. I stayed still, controlling the pain with silence.

The regressor who threw me down looked down at his hand and said.

‘I reduced the shock by jumping myself.’

You guys say this reduced the shock? You’re crazy. If only we had attacked each other like this.

‘Wow, I went in so fucking hot! I guess I have some talent for judo?’

thumbs up. If it had fallen by mistake, it would have been a shock that wouldn’t be strange if he died right away. running by yourself. The moment I read something, I was so surprised that I jumped up and just filled it up.

‘My Chunbangyeong is a Qigong specialized in counterattacks. If it’s a movement engraved on the body, it’s activated without a moment’s delay before even thinking about it. Seeing that and running together, the reaction is good. But…’

A counterattack that melted into the body. this is a foul I went in aiming for the perfect square, but the moment I touched it, I got a perfect kick-up posture like the picture. It was an ideal movement that would appear in textbooks, so it wasn’t folded wrong anywhere, but the shock from hitting the back was so powerful that it was difficult to move. It feels like thousands of tiny needles have dug into my back.

‘For something that responds well, the taste… isn’t good?’

This is why you shouldn’t associate with those who have lived by squeezing humans. What is the criterion for judging people? I wonder if I’m going to have a good time. feel bad

I said with a frown.

“Clean your feet. It’s okay if you throw people on your back, do you even try to step on them?”

“ah.”

The regressor removed his foot from my collarbone. I lay down and brushed off the shoe marks on my shirt.

“It’s your fault. What would you do if you put your hands on my body there?”

“what the. Your body is precious too. How do you go about your daily life if you carry everything on your back just to hold on to your shoulders?”

“In a world where strangers tap my shoulders, I don’t need everyday life.”

“Are we guys? sadly.”

“…Then it’s the rest. Or what?”

“Trainees and instructors. I told you not to step on the teacher’s shadow, but after carrying it on your back, you just step on your body. and. Will I live in sorrow?”

I can’t even wake up because the shock hasn’t all gone. I continued to lament as I lay there.

‘Because they say it’s wrong to approach defenselessly… This isn’t a battlefield, though. It was definitely me who took the lead.’

Very little, but the regressor was feeling sorry for me. The regressor answered in a low voice.

“Whatever you Since you disturbed me, you should have been prepared for that.”

Are these the words of someone who is sorry? Look how completely different it is on the outside and inside. Going crazy. If I wasn’t a mind reader, my outfit would have exploded.

In fact, even though I am a mind reader, I feel like my clothes will explode.

“Is this bitterness? is this a shame? You didn’t think at all that someone would stop you when you were about to break down the wall and slash the golem with your sword, right?”

When dealing with a regressor, what is needed is the first theorem and the second theorem. Regressors tend to be pretty weak at theorems. Regardless of morality or things like that, if someone says something that makes sense, I tend to accept it.

‘Come to think of it, this man was also an instructor. It’s like the eyes of the military. I was going to leave this man alone and deal with the golem…’

It’s good if you understand. Whoa. I’m glad I’m not talking nonsense.

‘Should I just take this opportunity to deal with this man? For some reason, I think I can kill him now.’

it’s canceled I don’t think we can talk to each other just because we’re the same person.

In this case, we need to change the subject. I spoke to the small magic golem by my head.

“Hey, Captain Abbey.”

“This is Captain Abbey. I understand the current situation. Thank you for your actions

.” If you don’t want to break.”

If the golem opens its mouth, my true identity may be revealed. I deliberately interrupted the golem as if slightly intimidating. Fortunately, Captain Abbey was quick-witted. He seemed to realize that he was the only one who could help him in this abyss.

I lifted the golem while lying down. The golem with a metal body was about the size of a small doll, but unlike a doll, it was heavy. Thin metal arms and legs sway in the air.

“Shay trainee.”

I laid out my voice. By the time the regressor felt a slight difference, I quietly closed my eyes and said.

“Student Shay not only cut down the wall and broke the golem, but also assaulted me, right? very naturally.”

“however?”

“great. Well, the walls are already broken and most of the golems are broken. My body is originally meant to roll, so let’s assume that’s the case. I’ll move on without asking anything. So, let go of your feelings about the golem.”

“What…”

‘Anyway, as long as there’s an instructor, it won’t make much of a difference whether there’s a golem or not. Both of them are like dogs of the military. And… it might be better to leave it.’

After a brief judgment, the regressor retrieved the sword.

“It doesn’t have to watch over me.”

“Even if you tell me to, I won’t. You saw it before. What was hiding in the restaurant? If you were going to spy on Shay’s trainees, you wouldn’t be hiding in the cafeteria. When everyone else is eating a meal with supplies that are lacking, the bourgeois who forgets to eat alone does not appear in the restaurant.”

“Mmm.”

“If you know, then go away.”

“What are you trying to do here?”

“Now that we know that golems remain, we should request supplies. It was the time when someone stole food in the middle of the night and the canned food was showing the bottom.”

“Yes…”

‘At the point of deciding not to fight with that man, a certain amount of information leakage is unavoidable. let’s leave it for a while Rather, it might be an opportunity to dig up information about that man.’

The regressor nodded, cast a sharp glance at the golem, and then turned away.

“Ask if you can supply blood. Maybe it’s because Tyrkanjaka hasn’t been active in a while, so it’s a bit lacking in blood.”

“I’ll check and get back to you.”

Who distributes that?

“I’ll go back to my room for now.”

“Take a look.”

The regressor strode out as if to show the way he was going. Now, only me and the golem are left in the dark restaurant…

Wait.

“Shay trainee. You say you’re going back?”

Startle. Feelings of bewilderment were felt on the other side of the wall. The regressor said as if making excuses.

“I was about to go back. Doing something for a while.”

where to eavesdrop I stared at the door. The regressor moved away with loud footsteps. I groaned and raised the golem again.

“Captain Abbey. long time no see.”

『Your survival is confirmed. He managed to survive…]

“Wait a minute.”

I blocked the golem’s mouth and got up on the ground. oh my neck I hit the floor on my back, so why is my neck sore? He shook his neck back and forth as if he were stretching, then stared at a certain part of the air and said.

“Did you come back for something to eat? If you said you were going to your room, go back quickly.”

It’s pitch black where you can’t see anything. A small shudder arose there. The regressor, who was using stealth techniques, stopped breathing and looked at me with trembling eyes.

‘Did you… notice me? Did you see through this veil of darkness, where you can’t even see a shimmer in the dark? oh no no way. You didn’t notice it last time.’

“Don’t be kidding. Are you lying too much? Who walks down the aisle so loudly. Like I said I was going.”

‘Ugh. Did I act too gullible? But that man won’t have any grounds either. I guess I’ll just stab it Pretending not to know here…’

“Ah! Go!”

I tossed the pot on the table. The regressor hastily ducked before being hit by the pot. A stray pot clattered and pounded on the dining room floor. Because of the intense movement, the stealth was briefly broken, and the regressor and I met eyes.

The baffled regressor blushed with shame.

“Ughhh.”

“Shay trainee. Didn’t you say something when you saw the magic golem and said it was spying on you? Same situation. Eavesdropping and using stealth is a bad taste.”

“I know. Just…”

“Okay. You can do that as long as you live. Anyone can make mistakes or wonder. I won’t say anything, so just go back.”

“Uh yeah…”

‘Damn damn damn! I shouldn’t have acted so conspicuously from the start. I ignored the other person too much because of the touch I felt earlier!’

The regressor lowered his head and ran out. On the contrary, I thought that he would get angry and try to kill me, but perhaps because of his perfectionism, he felt a lot of self-blame for his mistakes. The regressor whipped himself and ran down the hallway.

The Golem, who had been watching quietly, spoke up.

『You also had the ability.』

“You know roughly how I earned my living, right? What is psychological warfare?”

『I’m glad you seem to be surviving quite well.』

“What? Relief?”

『I was going to add laborers to the next supply list, but looking at it now, I don’t think it’s necessary. We don’t have to waste human resources.”

“Ah. You mean from a cost standpoint?”

Regressors are also regressors, but the military has only gathered those who are really hard to stick to. You sent me down with half certainty that I was going to die.

“You know what happened while you were here, right? Then there is no need to explain.”

“denial. The main building was hiding an object that had been avoided by the trainee ‘Shay’. I didn’t observe anything except what happened in the restaurant.”

“Aha. okay?”

That’s good information. It means there is information that only I know. With this condition, we can tear more apart.

『If you report any unusual matters, we promise to fully support you.』

Even understanding is quick. After reading your own circumstances and my intentions, you present the exchange conditions on your own. I like the fact that the work is done quickly.

“Do you have any special issues or requirements?”

“I have one. I…”

‘But I still have other options left.’

Oh wait. I have another strange thought

. If you do the same thing twice, it’s an idiot, and if you do it three times, it’s history. Are the regressors planning to leave a line in history?

Regressors live in a prison cell on the first floor that has been renovated. If you go back to your room and turn your attention to this side, your thoughts shouldn’t be read.

Why am I thinking this right now?

‘Was it the 7th round? I learned the art of listening far from the good-eared beasts. At that time, it was buried in the noise everywhere and considered it useless technology, so I discarded it, but in the current situation, it will be useful. It’s quiet everywhere, so noise won’t mix in. Now where…’

“Wait a minute.”

I walked towards the pot I threw earlier. He rummaged through the cupboard and pulled out another pot. It’s good, no broken parts, and the material is good. That should be enough.

Waiting for the right timing, I turned the two round and round.

‘Even though I can’t hear the beastman’s ears, if I put my ear to the ceiling from downstairs and listen… I can tell enough.’

The moment I heard the regressor’s thoughts, I hit the pot vigorously.

kang!

‘!!!!!!!’

The round steel structure itself is a great resonator. Even the pot used is an alchemy iron that has been precisely forged and coated so that not a single drop of water leaks out. As they collided with all their might, a roar resounded throughout Tantalus.

The sound ran through the hallways and echoed through the building. A majestic ringing comparable to that of a bell. A long echo is heard in the abyss. I waited until the faint echoes died down.

‘Ah ah. ah.’

A silent clamor came from downstairs. I squatted down and said to the concrete.

“Shay trainee.”

‘Oh no way.’

“They don’t even come to ask what the noise is. You’re not eavesdropping, are you? I will believe that.”

‘…’

Are you crying? no no no It can’t be. Because wanting to cry and crying are two different things. Even people without tears often weep in their hearts. It is not uncommon to feel emotions so strong that you want to cry out of sadness and shame.

It’s a waste. If you’ve seen him cry, you can make fun of him until the real world ends.

anyway.

“Now that there are no interrupters.”

“Was he eavesdropping?”

“Probably.”

“How did you find out?”

“It’s psychological warfare. People like that tend to pursue extreme gains and have a strong sense of compensation, so even if they get hurt once, they’re the type to follow until the end, thinking it won’t happen this time. He’s the kind of person who only gets excited when he gets something.”

It’s a lie. read thoughts However, even if it is a belated explanation, if it is the correct answer, it becomes the correct explanation.

“And you have nothing to lose by failing. The risk converges to zero and the gain is sufficient.”

“understand. Is there any possibility of overhearing more in the future?』

“Shall I be honest? From now on, even if you eavesdrop, you have to lose. You have to give up on time. How much uglier must it be?”

‘…………..’

The regressor’s thoughts were interrupted. oh is this okay? It’s almost like fainting.

I wish it was too much, but it’s only about this compared to the pain I still feel in my back. Originally, mental pain is nothing compared to physical pain.

Anyway, having successfully shaken off the regressor, I decided to tell you all about the rest.

“This golem is modeled after a human figure. Are you the type to share your senses? Controlling by synchronizing with your body.”

『I agree.』

“In that case.”

I tapped the golem’s body. When the golem responded, I held my finger straight up and wrote on the golem’s broad body. My fingers moved in a single stroke across the golem’s stomach and chest.

-I will write the important information in writing, so understand it. The answer is just a nod.

The golem’s body flinched for a moment, and then its head shook slightly up and down.

No matter how much you have the ability to read thoughts, it won’t hurt to be careful.

If it’s going to be like this, I wonder why I bumped the pot, but I’m satisfied because I saw the regressor in pain.

“Didn’t you say you were always at the restaurant?”

I pretended to have a normal conversation and wrote on the golem’s body.

-Here, I’m pretending to be an instructor. I lied to survive.

The golem nodded slightly. And at the same time, he answered with the microphone attached to his mouth.

“I agree.”

“Then you must have seen Aji and I eating together.”

-So, treat me like an instructor.

This time, the golem shook his head. When I opened my eyes, the golem spoke clearly.

“I couldn’t see everything. As mentioned earlier, this object was under extreme threat and would intermittently cease to function during the day when it was active-. I warn you. Impersonation and false reporting are felonies.”

Are you replying in a way that adds to the end of your words?

Well, impersonating an instructor is a crime that would never be tolerated by the military. Even in this situation, it’s hard. military communicator.

“Then it must have been running throughout the night.”

-Otherwise, I will have no reason to protect you. The right to do so is gone. I can’t carry you unless you help me.

The golem stopped working for a moment. Perhaps the mission of monitoring this place and the need to cooperate with the crime of impersonating an instructor seemed to conflict.

But the trouble didn’t last long. The golem nodded and spoke in a more mechanical voice.

[I agree.]

Okay. This has been settled for now, and now I can serve as a window connecting the military authorities and Tantalus and take advantage of my own.

There is a reward for being lifted up. It hurts terribly, but there was something to be gained.

I smiled.

“And.”

The golem, a little worried, said a little hesitantly.

『Because this individual shares the senses. We ask you to be careful when making contact.”

What do you mean? I can’t read your thoughts, so I don’t know what you mean. Is it an important story? I think my tone was a little shaken.

I picked up the golem again, and with my fingers held upright, I wrote letters on my stomach and chest.

-okay. Shouldn’t it be written only when there’s something very important?

『Yes. I don’t understand at all…]

Eh. It’s a strange reaction. I wonder if the golem is out of order, and I’m strangely trembling, and I didn’t say anything, but I said it myself.

Then the golem shook my hand. Although it is a miniature golem the size of a doll, it is a military magic golem. The limbs made of steel were able to push through my hands.

[…Enough.]

What is it? what’s the reaction? I don’t know.

I didn’t know that I would regret not being able to read the golem’s thoughts. When it deals with people, it can read all thoughts and gain the upper hand, but since it is a remote-controlled golem, there is no way to find out. He doesn’t even have a facial expression, so you have to guess based on his tone.

Do all normal people live like this? It’s more inconvenient than I thought. It’s like living with one limb separated.

…oh wait.

You said it was still running at night, right?

Then you know who stole the food secretly?

it just took