Chapter 320
Chapter 320
After Egostic turned on the broadcast to start his terror the entire internet was already reporting on his terror.
In fact, since terrorism is literally a terrible terror, it is usually subject to a lot of broadcast control and people do not bother to look for it... but Egostic terrorism is an exception.
His terrorism, regardless of the process, never results in casualties, so it can be enjoyed by children and the elderly alike. In addition, the character himself already had a large number of fans who found his every word amusing, and the strange relationship between him and Stardus was also noteworthy.
Add to that his incarceration, subsequent escape from jail, rumors of ill health, and the increased international attention following the Moonlight Gate terrorist attack, and you have an even bigger story than before.
[Today, we're going to hit the amusement park!]
Today's terrorist attack was a classic example of the kind of Egostic terrorism people haven't seen in a very long time.
He was in the sky above the city center, suddenly disappearing, and then suddenly teleporting to the sky where he could see the amusement park below.
The screen then shows him, behind his usual mask and with a familiar smile, stretching out his arms above the outdoor amusement park.
[Folks, do you know what I feel every time I come to an amusement park? There are so many thrill-seekers in our country! Kiya, look over there].
And as he stretched out his arms, the camera panned back.
There, we see a giant gyro drop rising up into the sky, high above him.
The circular gyro drop was slowly coming up towards him and there were tons of people climbing up to it, leg by leg.
After taking one look at the scene, he turned the camera back to him, chuckled, and opened his mouth.
[All right, everybody. Look at all those people up there. They're all coming up to this height to get a thrill for themselves, and for those people, shouldn't we give them an even bigger thrill?]
So as he was saying that, the gyro dropped to the top.
At the same time.
[ziiyiiyiiyiiyiiying]
Behind him, a giant circular magic circle about the size of the Gyrodrop's disk appeared.
As the experts broadcasting the attack were analyzing it, salivating at the sight, saying that it was the Moonlight Maiden's power and that she must be working with him, the magic circle begins to glow.
[Gahhhhhhhhhh!]
Once at the top, the gyro drop was forced to separate from the pole.
Soon, the gyro drop broke through its high point and soared into the sky, beyond the limits set by the park, and the riders, who were already high, began to scream in delight as the gyro drop rattled and rose higher and higher.
And just like that, the gyro dropped into a doughnut shape with a hole in the center, and started moving horizontally beyond the Z axis.
Egostic, who had teleported to the center, grinned maniacally, spread his arms wide, and shouted into the camera.
[Yes, ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the first attraction of the Death Amusement Park, Spacedrop, sponsored by Egostream!]
With his words, the Gyrodrop began to ascend into the sky, spinning like a top.
*
[Breaking News] Korea's drop tower ride has reached the highest height ever...shock]
[I always wanted the gyro drop to be twice as high, and now it's happening...]
[Why did such a fun event happen when I didn't go? Why did such a fun event happen when I didn't go? Why did such a fun event happen when I didn't go? Why did such a fun event happen when I didn't go? Envy, envy, envy, envy, envy, envy, envy, envy, envy, envy]
[Live... What's that girl in red on the right side of the gyro drop? Taking a selfie in mid-air while doing this...]
[No, what's with the people instagramming over there?]
[Oh this is a lifelong habit now, but I have to take a picture first]
*
Anyway, in the meantime.
[Egotistic...!]
Finally, Stardus flew in.
[Yes! Stardus is finally here, so let's see if you can stop this one, shall we?]
Egostic said, grinning broadly at the camera.
...Still, without making eye contact with Stardus.
***
I wonder how many hours passed like that.
Finally, the time had come for Egostic long reign of terror to come to an end.
*
[Already? Already? Already? Already? Already? Already? Already? Already? Already? Already? Already? Already? Already? Already? Already? Already? Already? Already? Already? Already? Already?]
[No shit I just got here, why is it already over when I'm supposed to be terrorized!!!]
[What the hell is this guy on top?]
[Today's broadcast was good... It was the first real terrorism in a long time]
[As of today, all that bullshit like he got hurt while escaping from prison will disappear haha. He talks really well and teleports a lot.]
[I'm so jealous of the people who went there today, I wanted to fly in the sky.]
[Why doesn't anyone talk about Stardus achievement? The flying gyro one-handed catch is really flagship lol]
[It's self-indulgence... You're such a fool~]
*
"Phew..."
And just like that, after all the terror I had planned for today, I was standing in the sky again and fluttered my cloak as the sun set in front of the camera.
...I guess today's attack was a success. I've worked hard to prepare, so it's only natural.
Of course, Eun-woo did more of the hard work than I did. She's the one who laid out all the magic circles in the area in the first place and activated them today, blowing the gyro into the sky. All I had to do was run around to avoid Stardus and look at the camera. Actually, it was hard enough...
Anyway, it's time to end it.
After watching Stardus catch the last gyro I threw, I was ready to call it a day. Maybe that was enough for today.
But then I gathered my thoughts, smiled, and turned to the camera.
"And that, ladies and gentlemen, is the end of the terror for today. Goodbye, everyone!"
With that, I ended the broadcast. Okay, that's it. Now let's go home.
That's when I turned my back, thinking to myself.
"Ha, ha... Egostic!"
Behind me, I heard such a sound.
Against a sky where the sun was setting a voice, breathing hard, was calling out to me.
She flew toward me so I glanced up and looked back.
There she was, against the red sky, her long blonde hair flowing, breathing heavily, her blue eyes looking up at me.
I was the first to speak, still with my back turned before she could open her mouth to say anything to me.
"...Well, goodbye, Stardus."
With those words, I teleported away.
"...Ha."
Normally, I would have laughed, made small talk with her, and left, but I didn't today for a simple reason.
"I'm crazy..."
I didn't want her to know how much I blushed whenever I looked at her.
-Thump. Thump. Thump.
Another reason, I don't want her to hear my heart pounding like crazy when I look at her.
.... Is this some kind of mental attack?'
With that thought in mind, I went back to where the members of my Egostream were.
I don't know why, but...my love for Stardus was uncontrollable.
No, it's a disease.
***
And that night
"......"
In a dark, unlit house.
Stardus, Shin Haru sat alone at the living room table, arms crossed, face expressionless, lost in thought.
With such a serious face, there was only one thought on her mind.
'...What did I do wrong?'
That's what she wanted to know and why Egostic had started avoiding her.
She had been thinking with a dark face since earlier.
She sighed and went to the community she'd posted to earlier, when she remembered. She hoped it would be answered by now.
*
[Help me with my friend's boyfriend.]
This isn't about me, it's about a friend of mine... She was getting close to this guy. One day, he suddenly started avoiding her. Why would this be, since they were so good together the week before?
=[comment]=
[Anonymous1] Is it just that he's not attracted to her anymore?
[Anonymous 2] Wow... Isn't this a complete meal?
[Anonymous 3] I think he's just sick of her.
[Anonymous 4] Did they fight? Otherwise, the above statement may be true even if it is extreme.
[Anonymous 5] Well... Cheer up, there are a lot of men in the world!
*
"...Ha."
...She realized that the internet wasn't much help.
That's not possible for Egostic.
...No way.
"...."
Her troubles deepened, late into the night.