Chapter 120 Significant Divergence From The Original Work
"Ah... um, Goddess Norn? Are you okay?"
"Ugh, what is it, Adjutant? Right now, I'm just a bit mentally messed up..."
"I understand how you feel. It's been a tough series of events."
"Tough? More like crazy! I mean, we finally got the famous Quollio and those Neshana sisters on our side, but this disaster parade is just too much!"
"It's an event for joining the squad. Though, there was a bit of a fuss with Shura and Lyam over the Mokumon issue."
"That honestly surprised me, but given Ms. Shura's situation, I can understand her feelings... Plus, Quollio managed to convince her well."
"Yeah. His way of saying that controlling a white beast helps you control other beasts is pretty typical of him. And honestly, Goddess Norn, ypu seemed to really struggle with Captain Lord Powell."
"Well, that's... I mean, his looks and hairstyle are a bit harsh, and he's all about that elitist noble mindset. I couldn't even watch when he casually tried to invite Ms. Shura to dinner..."
"He's such a blatant jerk. But it seems like after arriving in Joosa, he switched his target to Rose."
"Joosa, huh... that place was really deep with troubles. No graveyard, and the townspeople were always cold. Especially after meeting the Inquisitorial Council, the atmosphere was just creepy. The Wagner theater troupe felt like a breath of fresh air compared to that."
"So, it's like a double act?"
"Yep. Ms. Rose and Mr. Marcus... they were, well, interesting people. They didn't gossip about the knights or anything."
"Ah. That cold treatment is probably due to the recent corruption in the knight order, but it also seems like a reflection of their guilt."
"The past witch hunts... right?"
"Yes. That's also what led to the events in Joosa this time."
"That wasn't just a small problem... from the end of the play, it was really a hellish scene."
"That scene where people turn into beasts is one of the most traumatic moments in this work. Wow, I never thought the Goddess of Fate, Goddess Norn, would scream and cry. It was a great reaction."
"Are you a demon? Anyone would cry at that!"
"Haha. But looking back, Shura and the others were saved thanks to Lord Powell's great play."
"Well... can we really call that a great play? Just because they didn't show him respect, he made them wait outside the theater! That was just mean, right?"
"As a result, Shura and the others didn't have to drink 'God's Poison.' Plus, he turned into beasts, stood in the way as a boss, released all the hate he had built up, and then left. It was a really flashy villain move."
"...Um, Adjutant, why are you smiling so cheerfully? Are you maybe feeling stressed?"
"Oh, sorry about that. Let's get back to the topic."
"Sigh..."
"Putting Lord Powell aside, half of Joosa's residents turned into beasts and started attacking the same residents in that traumatic scene, which awakened Shura's power a bit."
"Lævateinn, huh? I guess the trigger was Ms. Shura's trauma."
"When powerless people are trampled by beasts, they can't help but remember past tragedies. But it was incredibly powerful. It burned down almost the entire town."
"...Um, Adjutant. About Quollio at that time..."
"Oh, that's interesting. There was a scene where he seemed captivated by Lævateinn's power."
"Could he have tendencies like a mad scientist?"
"...He seems to have a strong curiosity and thirst for knowledge. Because of that, his magic is powerful. He really shined in the battles against the beasts, right?"
"Well, yeah... but in the end, no one except the squad was saved."
"After all, lots of beasts were rampaging everywhere. No matter how strong Shura and the others are, they couldn't stop the sacrifices in that situation."
"...And Ms. Roze. She mentioned revenge, but did she plan to die from the start?"
"After reading the diary buried at her family's old home, what do you think, Goddess Norn?"
"I believe she really hated it. But it seems her days as an actress were quite fulfilling..."
"I think the same. She probably wasn't thinking about revenge. But Director Drodo──pushed by the mastermind disguised as him──she couldn't back down anymore. So..."
"...So she chose to end up as a witch, consumed by flames."
"Yeah, since Joosa brought death, she decided to end her life here, Goddess Norn."
"...Yes, it's a sad story."
"Many players strongly recognize Shura the Scorching Flames as a depressing game in this chapter. It's truly a story without hope."
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"...yes. In the original, this chapter is really hopeless."
"Heh, Adjutant? Why are you suddenly rolling your eyes? It's scary!"
"No, I just received a report from Lady Velzandi. I can't believe it, witch Roze is... No, not just her, but all the residents of Joosa and the theater troupe are alive. It seems the Inquisitorial Council has been removed through proper means... the difference from the original is huge."
"Wow, Ms. Roze survived! That's great... Did Mr. Shou change her mind?"
"Hmm, who knows. I can't say for sure since I haven't checked the details yet... but really, I wonder how the story will unfold from here."
"Oh, haha. Well, since he's the protagonist of 'Loki of the Skyscraper,' anything could happen."
"Well, you say that, Goddess Norn... but the more we stray from the original story, the harder it gets to keep the outer shell of this world intact, you know? Can we just laugh it off?"
"Ugh... y-yeah, that's true... that work is really tough and tiring... honestly, it's like sticking wooden boards on the cracked parts... because of that, my back has been hurting a bit lately. Ugh, Adjutant. I need to talk about something."
"If it's help, I refuse. I mean, I don't have the authority for that."
"Uuuuu..."
"Even if you look at me with such resentment. This is all because of Goddess Norn's own doing, right? Didn't you say you would take responsibility for the work to the Great God?"
"B-but if not, the Great God might just decide to abandon that world!"
"Then, please keep your complaints to a minimum and do your best. Well... we already have '2' outsiders mixed in. The cracks in the outer shell will keep spreading, you know!"
"That's not something to say with a big smile, you devilish Adjutant!!!"
"Hahaha."
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