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Chapter 440: Beyond the Line of the Universe (1)
“What the… are you okay?”
It finally seemed like Earth had gone off the deep end.
Sensing something off, Yeongwoo turned toward Earth and asked.
Earth then replied in a strangely twisted tone.
『I’ve got a planet-killing weapon attached to my body now—do you think I’m okay?』
Then, Earth once again prostrated itself before the Sun.
『I… I have become a Planetary ship! I am terribly sorry.』
As Earth said this, the blinding white light that filled the surroundings dimmed a bit, and from within, the Sun’s irritated voice echoed out.
『What the hell have you guys been saying this whole time?』
Even if Earth's representative had gone crazy after crawling up from the bottom, the fact that the planet Earth itself had lost its mind was shocking even to the Sun.
Earth then pressed its forehead to the ground and shouted.
『I’ve committed an irreversible act, and thus, I have no way to atone!』
The Sun responded in a solemn tone.
『To alter your very being without permission—there is no greater blasphemy.』
But Earth’s next line utterly defied everyone’s expectations.
『Then I have nothing left to lose.』
『What?』
『Before delivering judgment, please watch this simulation.』
With that, Earth slammed its palm onto the ground, and the sky began to shift.
Shhhhhhh…!
The Planetary ship simulation that Yeongwoo and Earth had previously viewed began to replay.
『What is this…?』
The brightness of the scene began to fade.
This indicated the Sun had deactivated its "suppression mode."
And for good reason.
Fwoosh!
Above the reappearing solar system model, a nonsensical equation appeared:
(「|l||I-Earth」 + 「Jeong Yeongwoo07」 + 「l||-Moro」) × Planetary ship Coefficient = 68
This figure of 68 represented the combined might of the two tiny rebels and the solar being Moro, multiplied by the Planetary ship coefficient—essentially symbolizing rebellion against the solar system itself.
Moro, currently at Influence Level 66, clearly understood the massive significance of this value, 68.
As soon as the number 68 appeared above the simulation, the white light blocking everyone’s view dispersed.
『What is the meaning of this? Explain.』
As Moro withdrew the light and asked, Yeongwoo swiftly raised his head.
Flick!
And for the first time, he laid eyes on the figure of his future mother-in-law—or was it father-in-law?
‘Wait, mother-in-law?!’
Yeongwoo's jaw dropped as he finally beheld the Sun Moro’s form.
The first thing he noticed was her long, flowing white hair.
The sleek, floating throne that supported her in midair was made entirely of that hair.
By contrast, her body was quite small.
She stood no taller than about 150 centimeters.
Like her hair, her skin was a pale white, clad in silver armor that, due to her petite frame, looked almost cute.
‘Holy crap… that being is Influence Level 66?’
Even the mere fact that she was seated on a throne of her own hair made it clear she wasn’t ordinary, but surprisingly, she didn’t exude overwhelming awe or pressure.
Perhaps that was because Yeongwoo had, in one way or another, been aware of her existence all his life.
“I… I greet the Sun Moro!”
Yeongwoo finally gave a proper formal greeting.
Moro rolled her silver eyes and looked down at him.
『Quite a change in attitude from earlier. Have you developed a newfound will to live?』
“……”
At her fierce smile, Yeongwoo responded with a faint one of his own.
“You… I mean, even the Sun has never seen a Planetary ship before, right?”
『What?』
“I sensed it when you asked for an explanation of the simulation. Even you, the center of this planetary system, know nothing about Planetary ships.”
At that, Jupiter, who had been lying flat on the ground, raised its head and scolded Yeongwoo in the Sun's stead.
『You insolent brat! How dare you speak so to the Sun…!』
But the Sun Moro waved her hand, signaling him to be quiet.
『You're right. Even I have never seen anything like that. So?』
Just then, the simulation updated, generating a new planetary model based on the equation.
Flaaash!
Earth became the center of the celestial system, with the Sun orbiting around it—a “Geo-centric System.”
『Horrifying.』
Seeing the center of the cosmos shift, the Sun once again expressed vague dread.
But as the saying goes, a crisis is also an opportunity.
Yeongwoo didn’t miss his chance and jumped in with another line.
“The horrifying thing isn’t the new planetary system, but the influence that the resulting Planetary ship could bring, isn’t it?”
『……!』
At his words, the Sun Moro’s silver eyes gleamed even more brightly.
Yeongwoo continued without missing a beat.
“What we’ve initiated is not a rebellion against the solar system. It’s an opportunity—for the Sun to rise as a truly great being.”
This aligned with the previous argument about overcoming inherent limitations.
Achieving a Planetary ship with Influence Level 68 didn’t just mean the Sun would gain two levels—it meant she would no longer need to show deference to beings with Influence Level 70 and above.
In essence, it was a chance for the Sun to break through her own limitations.
“O great Sun, this humble being knows nothing! What lies beyond this universe? To whom must even the Sun show deference?”
『You…!』
At Yeongwoo’s final line, the Sun’s expression froze.
Though she was the supreme being within the solar system, she was reminded that she was by no means absolute in the grander universe.
Just as the planets within this system must show deference to the Sun, the Sun, beyond her realm, must do the same to countless other beings.
『You… are quite bold.』
This time, the Sun’s “bold” sounded more like praise than rebuke.
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That was because, in its entire existence, it had never seen such a cosmic perspective from a mere creature.
"As you said, the planet-ship is a dreadful entity. Something whose authority has grown by two levels… I can hardly imagine it. But—"
As soon as the Sun said “But—”, the simulation of the sky changed.
Whoosh!
They had finally reached the part where the planet-ship deviates from its orbit.
As the Earth-ship, now the center of a new planetary system, left its original orbit and began to traverse space, the orbits of the Sun and its many planets became distorted.
『…….』
The Sun’s silvery eyes followed the daring trajectory of the Earth-ship.
Then, its gaze settled on a massive energy source tracing a spiral orbit around the Earth—its own model.
『But in the end, this growth isn’t mine.』
It was the same thing Jupiter had said.
The new celestial body and its heightened authority level belonged entirely to the planet-ship.
The original members of the solar system, including the Sun, were essentially reduced to mere assistants for its operation.
So it was only natural that the Sun, which had reigned as the absolute ruler of the solar system, wouldn’t welcome such a sudden demotion.
“Ah.”
Fortunately, Yeongwoo, who had prepared much thanks to his conversation with Jupiter, responded smoothly.
“That problem… can be partially resolved.”
『What do you mean?』
“After all, we—or rather, the Earth-ship—cannot move without your help. So…”
Swish.
Yeongwoo held up three fingers.
“Separation of powers!”
『Separation… of powers?』
The Sun echoed Yeongwoo’s words, as if entranced.
Then Yeongwoo looked up at the planet-ship above.
“The solar system, the Earth-ship, and I, representing humanity. From now on, the trajectory of the planet-ship will require approval from at least two of the three.”
『What? That’s just majority rule, not separation of powers.』
The Earth, well-versed in human society, immediately raised an objection.
But Yeongwoo didn’t care about such details.
“How does it sound? Since the Earth is essentially a member of the solar system, it’s practically a 2-to-1 division of shares in the planet-ship.”
It sort of made sense—and didn’t.
"……."
Sure enough, the Sun blinked, unable to respond.
Strictly speaking, Earth was no longer a planet.
Its body was now outfitted with grotesque cannons, and even its core had become twisted.
—What’s the matter, Sun? Don’t tell me you’re scared? I’ve already mounted cannons, you know. Don’t make things difficult.
The words the Earth had once spoken echoed vividly in memory.
No matter how you looked at it, the Earth was no longer part of the solar system.
It had become a problematic entity that required ideological verification.
"……."
But before the Sun could delve deeper into thought, Yeongwoo quickly interjected.
“No need to overthink it. This is simply a matter of whether you want to stand equal with a level 70 authority, or spend eternity circling your orbit only to die from a cannon strike.”
It was an extreme example, but shockingly accurate.
Becoming a planet-ship meant no longer being a passive entity.
Having a fixed orbit—whether as a planet or a star—was no different than having a fixed future and ending.
But a planet-ship that could dodge artillery fire or navigate in real-time...
“Forge your own destiny. That’s the path to greatness!”
To deviate from a preordained orbit as a star, to step down from being the center of the solar system.
There could be no greater challenge for the Sun.
And yet, it was being urged to do so by a mere human born on a single planet.
A mortal who had overcome his origin and now stood face to face with the Sun.
“Decide now! Will you remain a predictable being forever? Or…”
As Yeongwoo passionately took a step toward the Sun, a strange light flashed above his head.
Fwish!
“……!”
『What.』
An unexpected phenomenon.
Even more so because this was a system interference not authorized by the Sun.
And sensing something, the Earth’s eyes widened.
『Oh, this is…!』
As the Earth opened its mouth wide in astonishment, a golden message appeared in Yeongwoo’s vision.
Shine!
[Achievement Unlocked: Ending Maker]
|Achievement Grade: Legendary
|Achievement Rank: First
「Main character discovered post-reset.」
And at the same time, all the celestial bodies in the solar system received a golden notification.
「This planetary system has secured a ‘main character’.」
「Accordingly, the solar system’s role has been changed from ‘extra’ to ‘main character’.」
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