Chapter 9

I could feel my C-ranked magic resistance working with Mind's Eye against the effects of whatever magical effect there was. It failed as my eyes closed to darkness.

"You can run Yamanami..."

"You're one of my best friends... I don't mind if you run. If you run I won't pursue you. I'll tell them you escaped without trace."

I saw everything. I saw myself standing there. A misconception that Yamanami thought Kondou was the one to make him spill his guts.

"I won't run Okita... I've accepted my fate."

"Take me with you Okita. I'll accept my punishment in shame."

My past self could only frown in his decision.

"Just run! I won't even chase after you!"

"It's my decision Okita... I'll accept my punishment for desertion."

The scene changed as Yamanami kneeled there as he took the knife from the small table before looking at me.

"Smile a bit more like you used to Okita, If you keep frowning it'll ruin your beauty and the girls won't approach you."

"I'm sorry it had to be this way. Don't blame it on yourself for my death I chose to go out on my own terms."

He gave me one last smile before plunging the knife into his stomach as he dragged it along his belly as blood poured out before his intestines slowly rolled out of the gap as I grabbed the blade and struck down on his neck.

I had beheaded one of my best friends, my own comrade. I had beheaded him.

Yet I felt num. I wouldn't feel anything from this.

The only thing I could have felt was maybe regret. If this was a psychological torture method. It was failing pretty badly. I only felt regret.

Maybe if I had one more chance to do it again, it'd be to have the character of sincerity with me in my final moments. To fight with everyone till the last breath. Nobbu included.

My flashback faded as I stared at the others all suffering from their own past experiences.

[The constellations are tearing their heads out as your memories are filtered and they do not have conclusive evidence.]

[The constellation "Secretive Plotter" is intrigued with your story.]

[400 Coins have been sponsored.]

[You have met the conditions to clear the sub scenario!]

[You have earned 300 coins.]

[The constellation "Demon-like Judge of Fire" is saddened at your story.]

[1700 Coins Total]

Mind's Eye was triggered as a quick usage of mana burst was enough to slice the hooded spectres into pieces as they shattered upon hitting the floor.

Dokja made quick work of them as I handed the small crystals over. I had no idea on how to use them and I wasn't a Caster hence better to give them to someone who most likely knows what to do with them.

We continued walking until I saw a figure with a hoodie.

"Who are you? Don't you know this is our underground?"

Her hood was taken off to reveal the girl that killed her classmate in the beginning of the scenarios.

"I thought my master was the only one who could kill those spectres!?"

"Wait... Blue Shinsengumi haori, a perfect handsome and cute face, wheat hair and gold eyes. Are you Okita-san?!"

I smiled "You're right. I'm assuming that by master you mean Jonghyuk?"

She bowed down immediately "Master's master! I'm sorry I didn't recognise you sooner. I would have noticed if they weren't in the way. Lee Jihye"

Dokja stared at me with a confused look "I did tell you I was regrouping with my other acquaintance."

"Follow me I'll lead the way."

I placed my hand on her shoulder "No time better than the present to hustle! Forwards!"

[Main Scenario #2 – Meeting has ended.]

[The compensation will be settled.]

[2200 Coins Total]

[You have entered Chungmuro.]

[The third scenario is currently in progress.]

[#GIR-8761 channel is active.]

[#BIR-3642 channel is active.]

It was a desolate place once again. Same old situation of people who do nothing but scatter around like rats instead of trying to help the situation. Perhaps this is why Gilgamesh was so unsatisfied with the modern era?

"Come along I'll go fetch master for you Okita-san but can I have a private chat?"

"You over there, keep an eye on the group okay?"

The boy nodded as I waved at the group before only the two of us were walking together. Her eyes sparkled as she turned towards me "Is it true that you are a legend in the flesh from history? One of the most famous swordsman in all of Japan?!"

I gave a thumbs up and a smile as I took preened under the praise "So you really are someone summoned by the world itself to help?"

"Yep!"

"Is it true you broke the laws of space with pure skill? To strike three times with one motion?"

"How much did Jonghyuk actually tell you?" I stared at her sparkling eyes.

"Enough... I'm taking that as a yes." She turned her head away as she quickly ran away to go get Jonghyuk.

I made my way back and followed them upstairs only to see a huge crowd in front of the bathrooms. It was a huge ruckus.

In an instant the situation was explained. Lee Gilyoung had accidentally fell onto the private property and now they were demanding 500 coins from him otherwise they would retaliate.

It didn't seem like I should interfere in this one. They would eventually have to grow on their own. And one day, they will no longer need a heroic spirit to help them.

I hid away from the side as I watched them sort out the problem. Shots were fired as Lee Hyungsung defended the team while that Heewon woman had lost consciousness. "Hmm. How odd. Was there some lapse between time? Since when did those two meet?"

I was confused. There shouldn't have been much time since I had left Junghyuk and that small gap must have been where they met. But still... Perhaps this is fate at work and the two were destined to meet?

Maybe I was only to facilitate their meeting? I did not want to think about it anymore. It's like someone cooked up some convenient scenario. During the day break I took away from both sides.

Junghyuk was obviously pissed off when Dokja had interrupted him. It seems that Jonghyuk had made another companion.

His sword was about to be drawn out.

"No!"

My Norimune came down with its saya as the wood hit his head. "Who the hell..." He growled as he turned around only to see me with a smile.

"Continue on what you were about to say please. I assure you... Nothing will happen."

His mouth shut as I gave a thumbs up to Dokja.

"Okita-san Smile of Insurance!"