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Chapter - 1: The Triggers of Destruction
This world is made up of triggers of destruction.
At first glance, it looks like a typical dark fantasy RPG.
The player repeatedly dies over and over again until they finally kill the enemy that once seemed unkillable, and overcome trials that once felt unwinnable.
And then—
[The world has perished.]
[You failed to protect this world.]
[Seek a possibility where destruction does not occur.]
“Shit.”
There once was a witch obsessed with eternal life.
She achieved immortality by transferring her soul into the bodies of other beings.
To kill her, the heroes crafted a poison that would contaminate her soul.
The witch died.
But the curse she had casted upon her soul was never lifted.
Ultimately, her corrupted soul spread from body to body like a plague.
[The world has perished.]
[You failed to protect this world.]
[Seek a possibility where destruction does not occur.]
There was a saint who offered herself as a sacrifice to the gods.
Moved by her devotion, a god descended upon the land.
And thus, the world perished.
[The world has perished.]
[You failed to protect this world.]
[Seek a possibility where destruction does not occur.]
There was a hero who believed that punishing evil and helping good would bring justice to the world.
Because of that hero, the world perished.
[The world has perished.]
[You failed to protect this world.]
[Seek a possibility where destruction does not occur.]
There was a girl born bearing every misfortune and sorrow in this world.
Because of her, the world perished.
[The world has perished.]
[You failed to protect this world.]
[Seek a possibility where destruction does not occur.]
Because the villain was killed.
Because the hero was killed.
Because the villain wasn't killed.
Because the hero wasn't killed.
The world perished.
[The world has perished.]
[You failed to protect this world.]
[Seek a possibility where destruction does not occur.]
By showing mercy.
By not showing mercy.
By turning a blind eye to injustice.
By refusing to turn a blind eye to injustice.
The world perished.
“Damn it. Just let it all burn.”
That's how I quit the game.
Then—
[You have possessed a character in the world of ‘Endless’.]
[Seek a possibility where destruction does not occur.]
When I opened my eyes.
I was in a dark fantasy game, filled with triggers of destruction.
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I possessed the body of a notorious noble’s son.
Not just any noble, but an heir to one of the Empire’s three Grand Ducal Houses.
A family infamous for their legacy in assassination and execution, so feared that no one dares to oppose them, no matter how recklessly they behave.
In other words, I had untouchable power.
If this had been a normal fantasy world, I might’ve celebrated my new life.
The world I ended up in wasn’t one of dreams and hope.
It wasn’t some lighthearted fantasy about running a fief.
[You have possessed a character in the world of ‘Endless’.]
[Seek a possibility where destruction does not occur.]
“Why the hell Endless, of all things?!”
Endless—a trash game where the world ends the moment you let your guard down.
No, even without letting your guard down, the world still ends on its own.
Now that I’m stuck in this game, even breathing wrong is a death sentence.
Even if I do nothing, the world will still collapse on its own.
I’ll probably be lying around at home one moment and then buried along with the world the next.
At least I won’t go alone. Millions will be coming with me.
“This is insane. This is way too cruel.”
At least I wasn’t thrown into this world with absolutely nothing.
I had the choice to pick a dazzling S-rank perk.
Options are flashy and powerful enough to be game-breaking.
[You have received possession-exclusive perks.]
[※ You may only choose one of the following perks. Choose carefully.]
[Heavenly Martial Body]
[Death Immunity]
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[Demonic Bloodline]
Heavenly Martial Body: Increases EXP gain for martial skills and allows surpassing level caps.
Death Immunity: The name says it all. Ridiculously overpowered.
Demonic Bloodline: Allows the user to tame all types of monsters. Straight-up busted.
“…Garbage perks.”
Not a single one helps me prevent the end of the world.
They think I can just become some overpowered protagonist and remove all the Triggers of destruction?
Some of the Triggers cause the world to end the moment you kill them.
But if you leave them alone, the world still ends anyway.
This world is simply designed to end.
The only ending in the game is destruction.
Even if you choose ‘Death Immunity’ and survive the apocalypse, all that’s left are ruins.
The moment you fail to stop the world from destruction, it’s game over.
“Oh, come on. There’s gotta be something useful in here...”
I searched the perk list.
They wouldn’t have given me this perk selection for nothing.
There had to be some kind of clue hidden in here, something that could help me stop the apocalypse.
[High-Performance Telepathy]
“…Huh?”
While scrolling through the perk list, I came across a perk that stood out among all the ridiculously overpowered ones.
High-Performance Telepathy.
It was obvious to anyone that this wasn’t a combat skill.
It seemed so useless that I genuinely questioned why it was even grouped with S-tier perks in the first place.
Naturally, I checked its description.
“…This is it.”
The moment I read the details. I knew.
This perk was the only key to stopping the world’s destruction.
“System. I choose High-Performance Telepathy.”
[Would you like to select 'High-Performance Telepathy'?]
[Once selected, the perk cannot be changed or canceled.]
“Proceed.”
[Perk ‘High-Performance Telepathy’ has been granted.]
That's right.
There's no way I can stop the Triggers of destruction with brute strength alone.
And it is foolish to consider it impossible, and it is foolish to dwell on the impossible.
"These fucking idiots…."
But that doesn't mean nothing can be changed.
If those damn triggers are what bring about the end of the world.
“I can’t change you, but I can make it so you won't cause the world’s destruction. So you won’t sacrifice yourselves for some god. So you won’t chase eternal life. So you won’t drown in evil or drown in righteous justice.”
"If you have the Gigachad inside you, then maybe you can change.”
I’ll teach you. How to live every day with meaning.
From now on, I…
-“I am the voice inside you… My Daughter.”
I will become the inner Gigachad of every villain!
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Before executing the 'Gigachad' operation. I needed an ally.
“So starting now, you’re my maid.”
“Pardon?”
“Hey, Head Maid. I’m taking her.”
“Yes, Young Master.”
Since I’ve ended up in the body of a degenerate noble, I figured I might as well lean into it.
I grabbed a recruit and appointed her as my personal maid.
“What’s your name?”
“…Kanaria.”
“Alright, Kana. From this moment on, you’re my test subject.”
“Yes?”
“I can’t just throw Gigachad macho men illusion at a bunch of emotionally unstable apocalypse triggers. If they get offended and self-destruct early, that’d be a disaster.”
“…I have no idea what you’re talking about.”
“Kana.”
“Yes?”
“Did I ask you to understand?”
“…Huh?”
With a bright smile, I spoke the one eternal truth that even the end of the world couldn’t change.
“When I say jump, you jump.”
“…Yes, sir.”
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“Kana, I’m going to use a bit of magic now, so try not to freak out.”
“…Yes?”
“In a moment, you’re going to see a Gigachad macho man appear before you.”
“…Sorry?”
I immediately activated my perk and projected the image of the Gigachad.
To be precise, it wasn’t an illusion but a direct mental projection, beamed into Kanaria’s mind via High-Performance Telepathy.
I expected her to scream or fall over in shock.
“…That is a macho man?”
Kanaria responded calmly.
Looks like she’s braver than I expected.
“Is this exaggerated hyper masculine posing and overwhelming muscle mass… your taste, Young Master?”
“…No.”
“I understand. People have all kinds of tastes.”
“I said no.”
What the hell?
Does she think I’m into guys?
This isn’t some weird fetish.
This is the optimal form, derived from extensive experience in my past life.
“This is ‘Gigachad’. A manifestation of the potential that lies within everyone.”
“…So you’re saying I have this kind of potential inside me?”
“Of course. Gigachad calls you ‘Kappy.’”
“…Why?”
“Because that’s what Gigachad does!”
“……”
Kanaria stared at me with a face that clearly said, ‘This guy’s out of his mind.’
The fact that she didn’t say it out loud was proof of the massive wall of authority between us.
So this is the power…!
“What exactly am I supposed to do?”
“From now on, just spend the entire day with this projection.”
“…Sorry?”
“All day. 24 hours. Stay with him."
Kanaria silently screamed every swear word in the book in her head.
I know because I’m telepathic.
I wish she’d tone it down a bit.
She must hate this with her whole soul.
“Kana.”
“Yes?”
“I’ll give you a gold coin as a bonus if you cooperate.”
“I am your loyal dog, Young Master. Bark or roll over—I will do it.”
“Bark for me.”
“Woof.”
“Tch. That wasn’t very convincing.”
“Arf-arf! Grrrr… RUFF RUFF!!”
“Right.”
“Young Master? I thought I heard a dog barking in here…”
“……”
“…Please enjoy yourselves.”
The head maid peeked into the room, heard the barking, and quietly closed the door.
Anyway, it seemed we’d reached an agreement.
“Now listen to the voice of your inner Gigachad.”
“Understood.”
-“Hey, Kappy! Let’s do some Hard work and hard study together!"
“…Can I still get a refund?”
“You want to do this for free?”
“Gigachad is my type.”
“So you’re into macho men?”
“……”
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