Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint Novel MTL - Chapter 607

Chapter 607

«Go.»

At Killer King’s cue, we sprinted through the downpour.

«Five raptors up ahead.»

On my signal, Killer King’s sister, Literature Girl 64, moved forward.

[White and Blue Steel wrapped around the claws on both her hands, and in an instant, she accelerated, snapping the necks of the five raptors as if they were stalks of millet.]

«A 7th grade ahead!»

[A 7th grade earth dragon, ‘Tyrannosaurus Rex’, has appeared!]

Grade 7 Earth Dragon, Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Empowered by the black moon, it smashed through the hardwoods blocking its path as it charged toward us.

Literature Girl 64 did not retreat and ran straight for the Tyranno.

[Incarnation, ‘Lee Seyeon’, activates the skill ‘Battle Action Mode’!]

Lee Seyeon. That was the name of the person possessed by Literature Girl 64.

I couldn’t recall her name, which meant she was likely just a minor character.

The moment the T-Rex’s massive paw swung down toward her head, she yelled.

«Brother, now!»

«Got it.»

[Incarnation, ‘Kang Ilhun’, has spent 300 coins.]

[Incarnation, ‘Kang Ilhun’, has taken control of the ‘Command Controller’.]

A small controller materialized in Killer King’s hand. His fingers flew across it with flashy precision, and a brilliant red aura erupted from Literature Girl 64’s body.

Using this explosive surge of power, she closed in on the Tyranno’s hind legs and delivered a powerful, well-aimed punch.

Bang!

A roar echoed as the Tyranno’s ankle buckled.

She hit it three times in rapid succession.

Enraged, the Tyranno bellowed and whipped its enormous tail toward her.

His sister shouted.

«Parry!»

«On it.»

Killer King manipulated the controller, and Literature Girl 64 crossed her arms, releasing magical energy at the perfect moment.

The Tyranno’s tail recoiled as if it had struck an invisible wall.

Their synchronization was phenomenal.

I never imagined I’d see a skill that only existed in games replicated so perfectly in reality.

[You have activated 4 Intermediate Commands in a row!]

[Penalties for ‘Battle Action Mode’ are activated!]

[Command input will be suspended for 30 seconds.]

«Yerin!»

«I’m fine!»

The Tyranno, stomping its foot, began to thrash wildly. Literature Girl 64 leaped into the trees.

Her movement wasn’t as clean as before, relying more on her innate physicality than controlled skill.

As the creature started uprooting the surrounding trees, Literature Girl 64 expertly circled around it.

«It’s okay. Now!»

[The penalty for ‘Battle Action Mode’ is lifted!]

Seizing the opportunity, Literature Girl 64 ran up the Tyranno’s tail and along its back.

A strange grin spread across Killer King’s face as he worked the controller.

«Vision, confirmed. Dark Spinning Breaker.»

Literature Girl 64’s claws, spinning like a top in the air, glowed a dark red.

She gouged out both of the Tyrannosaurus’s eyes as it turned its head, then drove her claw deep into the center of its skull.

With a sickening crunch, the Tyranno’s skull fractured, and blood gushed out.

[Successfully activated advanced command!]

[The battle action mode is canceled.]

[General Review: Linkage score 91 points! Are you aspiring to be a pro gamer?]

The aura faded from Literature Girl 64’s body.

She let out a sigh and trudged down from the Tyranno’s massive corpse. A clear weariness was evident in her steps.

«What’s the linkage score?»

«91 points. A shame.»

«It’s better than last time.»

«I still have enough coins left for a few more rounds.»

«What was that?»

«What do you mean?»

«You gave my move a weird name.»

«I don’t recall.»

From that single fight, I understood their combat style.

[Battle Action Mode is literally a skill that lets you control your enhanced body as if playing a fighting game.]

When Literature Girl 64 activates her skill and hands control to Killer King, he inputs commands to operate her body.

It was a simple concept, but incredibly difficult to execute.

A battle method that creates explosive synergy, with one person focusing entirely on enhancing the body and the other solely on its movement.

It was only possible because of the absolute trust between them.

Killer King spoke, perhaps noticing my stare.

«You seem impressed by our control.»

«Your sister is truly remarkable.»

«If you’ve seen enough, it’s time you showed us that secret weapon you’ve been hiding.»

We continued running through the forest.

The research building was less than a hundred meters away.

Ooooh!

Perhaps influenced by the black moon, the monsters chasing us were getting faster.

A horde of at least twenty raptors closed in from both sides. Over ten more blocked the path ahead.

Killer King frowned.

«Yerin, what’s the cooldown time?»

«Still three minutes left.»

Clearly, [Battle Action Mode] had a cooldown period.

I sped up and said, «I’ll handle it this time.»

I took a deep breath.

[My earlier attempt to Incite the “Last Dragon of the Apocalypse” failed.]

Maybe I wasn’t skilled enough. Could the Abyssal Black Flame Dragon work? I wasn’t sure.

Anyway, inciting the “Tyranno” had succeeded.

So.

«I am.»

[Exclusive skill, ‘Incite Lv.6’, is activated!]

«I am the Snake That Cut Off Its Tail.»

Tsssssssss!

As expected, using [Incite] on a being of a higher rank than me came with a penalty. A sharp pain, like electricity instead of blood, surged through my veins, and my consciousness flickered for a moment.

[The constellation, ‘Snake That Cut Off Its Tail’, looks at you with astonishment.]

Still, probably because its level was low, I could withstand this level of backlash.

I swallowed the blood rising in my throat. I thought I could manage at least one command.

«Go away!»

All the raptors in front of us were terrified by my shout and scattered.

[‘Incite’, is canceled.]

My whole body shuddered as if electrocuted. Killer King caught me as I stumbled and vomited.

«I didn’t know [Incite] could be used that way.»

«Cheon Inho is more of a cheat than I thought.»

We burst into the central research building. Fortunately, the 6th-grade Earth Dragon hadn’t moved yet, but there was another problem.

Inside, the central research building was divided into sections A and B.

«We need to secure an ampoule. You know.»

I nodded.

The rewards from this movie were various ‘ability ampoules’.

Killer King headed for building B and said, «You go to Building A with Yerin. I’ll take Building B.»

«Will you be alright alone?»

«Don’t worry about me.»

Since I was carrying Jeong Heewon on my back, I couldn’t fight properly.

This time, I didn’t hesitate to accept his consideration. I couldn’t afford to.

I searched Building A with Literature Girl 64 and found our target within minutes.

[Embryology Lab.]

We immediately opened the door and entered.

Flasks and ampoules were scattered around the lab, confirming we were in the right place.

A baby dinosaur was visible as an embryo inside a transparent incubator.

As I stared at it, Literature Girl 64 approached.

«They’ll never be born.»

It was unclear if it was a question or a statement to herself.

I answered vaguely. «I suppose not.»

This hidden scenario was just a virtual stage. The moment the movie ended, everything would vanish. The same was true for these embryonic dinosaurs.

Literature Girl 64 spoke in a detached voice. «Maybe it’s better that they aren’t born.»

I glanced back at her. Literature Girl 64 lowered her head, avoiding my gaze.

From what I recalled, she hadn’t read the entire novel. Her brother, Killer King, had just told her about it repeatedly.

How did she feel about being pulled into this world?

«Is this it?»
«Yes, that’s right.»

We quickly located the ability ampoules from the main story.
Comprehensive stat ampoules that increased strength, stamina, sensitivity, and magic power respectively.
We found twenty-four in total.

We split the ampoules evenly. I took the special one I found separately.

Tyrant T-Rex’s DNA Ampoule.
An item that increased all stats by 10 for 30 minutes when used.
Considering the final floor of the theater dungeon, this ampoule was essential.

Koo-goo-goo-goo!

The entire building shook violently, as if struck by artillery.

«Let’s head for the roof.»

Outside the window, the gigantic earth dragon was rising.

The research buildings were connected.
If he’d heard the commotion, Killer King was probably also heading for the roof.

The 6th-grade Earth Dragon, the master of the Cretaceous period, roared!

[All living things in the area are afflicted with ‘predation fear’!]

The roar that vibrated through the building made my spine freeze for an instant.
I quickly activated my skill.

[Exclusive skill, ‘Incite Lv.6’, is activated.]
«There is no need to be afraid.»

Literature Girl 64, who had frozen momentarily, snapped out of it and began climbing the stairs.

After its roar, the Earth Dragon swung its front paws, searching for prey. All the windows in Building B shattered, and the structure began to collapse from one corner. It was the research building where Killer King had gone.

Literature Girl 64 said, «My brother is strong.»

I knew that. Killer King was an excellent incarnation.
However, his strengths lay in strategy and combat, not overall ability or raw power.
Above all, the character he possessed was Kang Ilhun, the vice president of the Dongdaemun Group.
No matter how much support he received from his sponsor, Jophiel, the odds of surviving that collapse, considering his incarnation’s potential, were—

«You’re late.»

The roof door burst open, revealing Killer King.

«Ampoules?»
«Got them.»

When his sister answered, Killer King nodded. «Let’s go. Now.»

The Earth Dragon spotted us and began drawing breath.

[The owner of the 6th grade Earth Dragon, the master of the Cretaceous, prepares its Cretaceous Breath!]

It seemed to be using a breath attack, typical of a 6th-grade earth dragon.

Fortunately, an escape helicopter had arrived on the research building’s roof.

«Get on!»

After Literature Girl 64 boarded, she took Jung Heewon from me. Jung Heewon still showed no signs of waking, but that was fine for now. We could escape.

However.

[This helicopter is limited to 3 people.]

[A new helicopter will arrive in 10 minutes.]

The helicopter’s rotor noise was deafening.
I could see Literature Girl 64 shouting something.

This couldn’t be how it ended.
In the original story, four people could board the helicopter.

[The ‘Theater Owner’ is satisfied with the change in ending conditions.]

The scenario had changed.
Perhaps it was because the maximum «team» size was three.
Only three people could escape at once.

[The constellation, ‘Snake Cutting off its Tail’, protests!]

[The constellation, ‘Snake Cutting off its Tail’, demands an annihilation ending.]

[The ‘Theater Owner’ ignores the constellation’s claim.]

[The ‘Theater Owner’ wonders who the final victim will be.]

I looked back at Killer King. He was talking to his sister.

「 If it’s these two. 」

If Jung Heewon joined the teamwork these two demonstrated, could they prevent a showdown on the rooftop?

I took a step back, blood pounding in my ears, and thought.
Another helicopter will come. We just need to survive for 10 minutes while evading. If I push [Incite] to its limit—

«You take it.»

Turning around, Killer King was speaking with his back to me.
Was it a hallucination born from the urgency?
For a moment, it felt like Yoo Joonghyuk was standing there.

I shook my head and stood beside him. «I’ll stay. You get on.»

The master of the Cretaceous Period’s chest swelled enormously. Its breath was about to be unleashed.
I prepared to use [Incite].
Even if I overexert myself, I’ll become the Snake That Cut Off Its Tail one more time. Maybe I could deflect its breath slightly.

«It’s a 6th-level earth dragon. There’s nothing you can do against it with [Incite] alone.»
«You don’t know until you try.»
«I know without trying. I’ve read the Revelation 100 times.»
«Wasn’t it 99.8 times?»
«I reread the parts I knew in my head.»

He usually didn’t admit to reading it that much?
Killer King cut off my retort. «How many times have you read it?»
«I—»
«You must have read it over 100 times. I can tell. But.»

Saying this, Killer King pulled a black half-glove from his chest and put it on.
«I read it more diligently than you.»

As he stepped forward, an unusual spark flickered around him.

[The constellation, ‘Commander of the Red Cosmos’, praises his incarnation’s courage.]

[The constellation, ‘Commander of the Red Cosmos’, bestows a blessing upon his incarnation.]

«I read it ten times, a hundred times more diligently than you.»

There was no agitation in Killer King. Yet, in that moment, I felt convinced by his words.

With those words, Killer King ran toward the “Owner of the Cretaceous Period.”

In an instant, I remembered ORV.
His sponsor was “Commander of the Red Cosmos,” Jophiel.
I recalled how Jophiel fought in the 1863rd round.

「 The entire sky howled in agony. At first glance, it was a red fog, but looking closer, each particle was a soldier from a massive army. Unit 503 of <Eden> dyed the sky red. 」

An elite blood battalion that follows the “Commander of the Red Cosmos.”
The red mist now enveloping Killer King was neither as dense nor as vast as in the 1863rd round.
Just enough mist to barely protect one person.

Quadddeed!

The Cretaceous breath collided with the red mist and scattered.

«Get on! We’re out of time!»

I turned. Killer King’s sister was pulling my sleeve.
Without further hesitation, I boarded the helicopter.

The helicopter slowly lifted off. Killer King’s figure quickly shrank below.
The enraged Earth Dragon charged toward him. Unfortunately, Killer King’s red mist had already vanished. The monster’s paw easily seized his exposed body.

As I started to rise from my seat, Killer King’s sister held me back.
«My brother is strong.»

Two people possessed faith. The faith of someone who read a certain novel a hundred times, and the faith of someone who spent that time together.

「 A reader who has read a story a hundred times might be able to find even the sentences the writer lost. 」

I looked closely. The item in Killer King’s right hand was emitting a faint light.
I immediately recognized it.

「 Petrified Doll. 」

Killer King had safely obtained one of the hidden pieces I’d written about in the box note.

「 A single-use item that turns the user into a “stone statue” for 4 hours. 」

[The Stone Statue status is not easily broken unless struck by an attack of at least constellation-level power.]

With that item, he could definitely survive an attack from a 6th-level earth dragon.

I saw Killer King’s body hardening into solid stone.

[‘Ending credit’ reached.]

[Actors: Cheon Inho, Lee Seyeon, Jung Heewon.]

[You obtained 500 coins each as an appearance fee.]

The 2nd Apostle of the 7 Apostles, Killer King.
The man who still believed this story wasn’t over was looking up.
Waving his stiffened hand, he seemed to be signaling something.

I couldn’t decipher his meaning, but his sister understood.
«I’m curious about the next part.»

Those were his final words.