He was wiping his face, especially his eyes.
Me:
Suit yourself. It's all your decision.
By the way, are you able to get the DNA storage information?
Junpei:
I must be able to.
Me:
That settles it then.
We're either gonna destroy it… or own it. It's your choice.
Junpei:
Well, that's not the point. I mean, if we can—I wish to destroy it completely. I'll agree.
Me:
Then we will kill everyone who's connected to it. Every last one of them.
So this DNA storage will only be a history in the face of mankind.
What do you say?
Junpei:
Yeah. And I'm the one who's gonna do it.
He smiled.
---
Then the Fairy Queen called us.
So we went to the palace.
The Liberals were all there, and they saw him.
Then they all introduced themselves.
I told him:
> "I was actually letting them hear our conversation… so you can have family, not just coworkers or whatever it's called."
Junpei:
He lit up. Tears fell. He wiped them.
We, all the Liberals, stood.
We welcomed him—and we had a group hug.
We all hugged each other and laughed after that.
Junpei… the kid who thought his life would never change…
Is already making his first step toward another world.
I was so happy for him.
After everyone finished introducing themselves…
They said:
> "Let's go out and camp today."
And we camped, having fun and enjoying time.
Then Ironveil said:
> "So how are you planning to take revenge on the DNA stuff?"
He bit into a meatloaf heated in the fire.
Junpei:
I'm thinking about burning it all.
Clenching his fists.
Ironveil:
> "If you want to do that, then you must continue to become stronger."
> "Have you had a thought in your mind?"
Junpei:
I wanna build a Mecha tech robot.
That's what I wanna do.
I wanna make them have the ability to even use—magic.
Ironveil: Wow, that's cool. I actually made some Mecha tech and they're in test in my lab.
Junpei: Wait, whaaaat? How did you do it? Shocked, stands from his seat
Ironveil: I use metal magic, that's expected. I can create the bodies and Mecha tech robot boards... you know what? How about a deal? He got serious and extended his hand
Junpei: What is it? Curiously, he sat down slowly
Ironveil: It's just that I want to say... hardware me, working with software you. How about that? Acting proud
Junpei: I love it broo! I accept your offer! While recklessly jumping and shaking his hand
Ironveil was never successful in software anyway. He just got a way to cover for himself, that's just it.
But maybe this is good. Soon we will be able to destroy the DNA storage. After taking all the information about it, and then get back to our plan. If we just get time to finish...
Things that will escalate to our side—first is first, getting rid of the DNA stuff. Well, I haven't forgotten about Alistair's daughter. We must save her as well. I promised Theo about it, so we must save her.
Things will go crazy, but I swear we will win every battle one by one...
---
Webshade: Is there anyone here who loves me?
She is drunk and can't even control her balance. She might fall in the fire any moment now. Well, she did, but thanks to Vapor, we saved her.
She is actually in love with Vapor, she always says that. But he is kinda a jerk.
I mean, he's being real. He is someone who is dedicated to revenge.
Since there will be so many haters, he just doesn't want her to be a way to get to him.
He can have the relationship in secret, but he doesn't want to. He just wants to be real.
So yeah, he's a true man.
Unlike Vortex and Bellatrix.
One day I was getting out to the toilet and when I passed through the back of the building I saw them kissing.
I wasn't sure, so I wanted to make sure. So I left and got back afterward. They were there again.
Well, let them enjoy. I mean, even we have dreams despite being villains.
---
Junpei: Good morning!
Cheerful face, he walked into Ironveil's laboratory
Ironveil: Yoo Junpei.
His eyes are dead, he didn't sleep last night. He was drinking coffee.
Junpei: I got so many awesome ideas!
He put his chart paper on the table and opened it.
Junpei: I got everything written and drawn.
He sat down, nodding his head.
Ironveil: Yeah, well, whatever. Let's begin doing it anyway.
Slowly walking to his place. Then he wears a welding helmet and throws one to Junpei.
They actually plan big.
And we wanna know about it.
The thing is, it's just as hard as it is.
Then Junpei said: Ironveil, do you think I can fight?
Ironveil: What do you mean by that? Is that a question or what?
Junpei: I mean like I haven't gotten any skills yet. Like mine is solely on hacking systems and all.
He looked a bit disappointed about it.
Ironveil: He stopped working, stood in front of him, and said: If you think you're not good enough, why did you even come here? You know what, your life is gonna be a messed-up one if you continue to be like this. I mean, are you even listening to yourself?
Junpei: I mean, sorry to anger you but I...
He is kinda uncomfortable, I get that.
Ironveil: Sighing and bored about it, said: Listen brooo...
He looked down and he was upset. His face changed completely.
When I was a kid, everyone laughed at me saying I only amount to cooking. I didn't know I could use metal manipulation. All I could use was a knife. All I could do is control knives and not too many as well. It was only 3 or 4.
But a lot of sh*t stuff happened, I changed my life.
And now I can build a yacht in less than a day, brooo.
It's all about your mentality.
You know what, that kid... Kurai, he knows better. Ask him. Go ask him. Until then, I will work on this one.
But one thing is right.
He smiled and patted Junpei's head.
Never lose faith in yourself. You're the best and you can do so much better. Just believe in yourself.
Junpei: Thank you! You're the best brooo!
I'm gonna use the tree to get to Kurai!
He is running backward. Then he fell.
Ironveil: You okay... bruh, that must hurt.
He was shocked.
Junpei smiled and left.
Ironveil: The more I think about it, the more it terrifies me.
Kurai, the abandoned savior. How far are you gonna go?
---
Then he remembered a scene.
Last night at the campfire, me and Ironveil talked.
Where me and him talked.
I said to him: Listen, just keep playing it norm. Until he asks you how he is gonna help or yap about something like "I'm not good."
Ironveil: After that, what?
We are actually sitting side by side.
Then I simply said to him: throw a bunch of words and tell him to come to me.
It won't take more than that.
At my last line I turned my face and saw him like a real monster. My eye always gets intimidating and shining.
---
Junpei: Tree, take me to where Kurai is.
He got into the tree and stood in the middle.
Junpei was saying: Ironveil is saying the truth. I must get stronger.
Or else, I might need to face the worst...
Which is becoming...
The burden on them.
Just holding them back.
Then he got teleported to where I am.
Junpei: Found ya, Kurai. Need some help please.
He bowed and asked me. I was meditating at the top of the hill. I opened my left eye since he was on my left and said to him:
What is it?
Junpei: Sorry to butt in, but I really need your advice and help.
I said to him: And what's that?
He said: It is about my ability. I can control and create AI algorithms.
So I'm planning to create Mecha tech robots.
But Ironveil... he was kinda upset about me talking about my abilities low.
But I needed help. He said you know a lot, and you can help me.
I closed my eyes.
Then I said to him: Why bother? You already accepted that you are worthless.