Chapter 13: Unexpected Chaos: A Step into Reality

<You Useless Fool!>

The God of Water cursed the fallen Crusher.

He had even granted the monster power to punish this insolent human.

And yet, it had ended up like this. He was at a loss.

At that moment

“You.”

Seyul, having just slain Crusher, shifted his gaze toward the God of Water.

<Wh-what?>

Despite being nothing more than a mere human, his stare sent an inexplicable chill down the god’s spine.

His entire body flinched noticeably, and his voice wavered.

[Whoa!]

[That glare is intense.]

[Not gonna lie, that’s actually terrifying.]

The viewers felt the same.

Even though the stare wasn’t directed at them, they felt a creeping fear.

“You’re next.”

With a single glance, Seyul silenced the crowd and spoke in an icy tone.

There was no need to ponder what he meant.

This audacious human had just declared his intent to kill a god.

The God of Water, along with the viewers, was momentarily stunned.

[Wait, what?]

[Did he just say he’s going to kill a god?]

[The guts on this guy…]

[She’s crazy.]

[This is insane.]

Unlike before, the chat was now filled with serious reactions.

After all, what was a god?

They were not only the deities of this game world but also support NPCs for the players.

Saying he would kill a god was already outrageous enough.

But now he was declaring he would kill an entity that was originally an ally.

It was absurd.

<You… Are you saying you intend to kill me?>

The God of Water was so dumbfounded that he had to ask again.

<A god like me?!>

“So what if you’re a god? You tried to kill me first. Did you really think you could attack me and just walk away unscathed?”

<What an absurd exchange! Do you truly believe that the life of a mere human is equal to that of a god?!>

The God of Water spoke in disbelief.

But Seyul simply nodded without hesitation.

“They’re the same. Whether you’re a god or a human, once you’re dead, it’s over.”

There was no mockery in his voice just a simple statement of fact.

Seyul had encountered countless different races in the otherworld.

Some were exalted beings, like dragons or divine entities similar to the God of Water.

They were revered by many for their nobility and power.

But

‘In the end, when they die, they’re no different from humans.’

Death was the great equalizer.

No matter how high and mighty a being was, it was not immune to mortality.

That was one of the lessons Seyul had learned in the otherworld.

“Enough talk. Get ready to fight.”

Raising his spear, Seyul pointed it at the God of Water.

Seeing a mortal seriously prepare to battle a god, the deity was left speechless.

<…Fighting a lunatic will only be a waste of my time.>

After a long silence, he chose to dismiss the notion.

<You fool. Do you think a god will fight just because you want one?>

“Are you running away?”

<This is not running, you insolent brat! Did you forget? We gods are forbidden from interfering with the lower world.>

“And yet, you had no problem lending power to that Crusher or whatever its name was.”

<Granting power is an exception!>

The God of Water snapped, trying to justify himself.

But now, a cold killing intent filled his gaze as he looked down at Seyul.

<Still, I do want to see you dead. So I will continue to obstruct your path.>

“So you’re going to keep this up? Then why not do it yourself?”

<If I could, I would have already done so! You’d better brace yourself. Once the other gods hear of this, they will side with me without question!>

The God of Water spat his words like a curse before vanishing.

“Go ahead.”

‘The gods are after you.’

It was a declaration that would make even a final boss tremble.

But Seyul didn’t even flinch.

Instead, he sneered and crossed the river without a care.

The viewers, having witnessed the entire exchange, once again exploded in chaos.

[What the hell?!]

[Did not expect this game to take a turn like this.]

[Wait… did the god just run away?]

[That’s exactly what it looks like.]

[He says he isn’t running, but c’mon this is totally retreating.]

[LOL]

[Was ‘Warrior of the Gods’ meant to imply fighting gods all along?]

[What if he actually ends up slaying one?]

[Another hidden route unlocked: Godslayer Path!]

For the first time in Warrior of the Gods history

A player had become an enemy of the gods.

The excitement in the chat was palpable.

[No way, what the hell?]

[What kind of game is this?]

Not everyone was reacting positively.

[Isn’t this getting a little too weird?]

[I like unconventional gameplay, but this is too much.]

[How do you plan to play if even allied gods become enemies?]

[What are you going to do if all five gods turn against you?]

[This is some godforsaken gameplay.]

[Do you seriously find this fun?]

Some viewers were strongly opposed to the game’s abnormal progression.

They criticized Seyul and lashed out at other viewers who were enjoying it.

But then, suddenly—

[What is he doing now?!]

Something unexpected happened.

‘Ugh, I’m all wet. This is uncomfortable.’

Seyul had crossed the river, but the price was soaked clothes. Feeling uncomfortable, he decided to wring out his clothes.

[Hey, wait!] [??????!!!!!!]

Seyul grabbed the bottom of his shirt with both hands and began to lift it slowly.

Shocked viewers flooded the chat, but Seyul couldn’t see it.

He didn’t even know anyone was watching him in the first place.

He lifted his shirt all the way up! And his delicate, slender body…

…did not get exposed.

Warrior of the Gods was an all-ages game.

Even if there was a situation where someone might be seen naked, a mysterious light would automatically appear to censor it.

However, it didn’t cover everything.

Only the most critical parts were obscured.

Other areas like his stomach, back, and thighs were still visible.

Half of Seyul’s pale, smooth skin was revealed.

It was as if he was wearing a bikini swimsuit.

[What the hell? Is this some kind of fanservice because of the riot?]

Seyul now appeared as if he was wearing a swimsuit made of light.

The timing couldn’t have been worse.

Some viewers even thought he had stripped intentionally to calm the chaos.

[Do you think we’re going to like this?]

Some were about to criticize him for doing something ridiculous, but—

[Oh, you knew! This is wonderful!]

[Thank you, thank you!]

The voices of disapproval were quickly drowned out.

<Age has donated 4,000 won>

<Hueung has donated 50,000 won>

<Mirimiri has donated 7,000 won>

<Overpowered has donated 14,000 won>

<ParaQ has donated 40,000 won>

<Gagaga has donated 8,000 won>

<Fumi has donated 12,000 won>

<Lulu has donated 9,000 won>

<Kirakira has donated 41,000 won>

<Luminous has donated 6,000 won>

[What the hell?!]

[They’re donating without saying anything!]

<Pyapyap has donated 49,000 won>

[Move aside! How can you donate so little after witnessing such a treasure?!]

<Unicorn has donated 454,000 won>

[Stop it, you lunatics!]

[KYYYYAAAAAA!!!!!]

<Kidgang has donated 100,000 won>

A donation rush like a collective frenzy. In an instant, all dissatisfaction vanished.

“Hah…”

Seyul had unintentionally quelled the riot, but… His expression was not pleased.

The sigh he let out carried both relief and regret.

Relief, because he had finally reached his desired destination even if it meant turning the gods into enemies.

Regret, because at the end of the day, this was just a game.

‘In real life, I just stay cooped up at home.’

Ever since returning, he had rarely left his house.

Comparing that reality to his in-game achievements made it hard to feel purely happy.

Seyul hesitated for a moment, then

“Alright, I’ve made up my mind!”

He declared his decision out loud.

[Made up your mind about what?]

[Are you planning to kill the gods for real?]

[Or maybe just slaughter everyone you meet?]

[Or are you going to do another fanservice act?]

Saying he had made a decision made everyone curious.

Excitedly, they waited for what would happen next.

And then

The stream ended.

[Was that the decision you made?]

[Did you decide to end the game?!]

[Wait, are you seriously logging off already?]

[You raked in over a million won in donations today alone!]

[Show us more of that radiant swimsuit before you go!]

[Please, stop playing with our hearts!]

[You damn traitor!!!]

Viewers, who had their expectations betrayed, erupted in outrage, but the stream did not resume.

Not that day, nor the next.

‘I should go outside instead of playing games today.’

A day passed.

As Seyul layered on his clothes, he reflected.

Ever since returning, regret had weighed on him, making him feel depressed.

He had locked himself inside because of it, but he couldn’t stay that way forever.

The experience of crossing the river in the game had somehow influenced him.

‘Just like in the game, I need to make up my mind and step outside.’

Having made that resolution yesterday, Seyul decided to act on it today.

However, given that his appearance naturally drew attention, and just in case anything unexpected happened, he disguised himself thoroughly.

He covered his body with thick clothing, tucked his long silver hair under a cap, and wore sunglasses and a mask over his face.

“Semi, I’m heading out.”

He informed his younger sister, who was at home.

“Where do you think you’re going looking like that?”

Lying down and reading a book, Semi was taken aback by her brother’s suspicious outfit.

“You never wanted to go out before.”

“I can’t keep avoiding it forever. No matter what, I’m going outside today.”

“And exactly where are you going?”

“To the park in the next neighborhood.”

Before his time in another world, he used to take walks there often.

Simply stepping out of the house didn’t feel like a true outing, so he decided to at least make it that far.

“Will you be okay?”

Semi was worried about her brother suddenly deciding to venture so far when he had been so emotionally withdrawn.

“You won’t run into trouble, right?”

“What could possibly happen? I’m just going to a park in the next neighborhood.”

” And even if something does happen, I’m determined to go.”

Just like in the game. In the game, he had confidently pressed forward.

He wasn’t going to back down now, just because it was reality.

“I’m off.”

Resolute, Seyul brushed aside his sister’s concerns and stepped out.

‘Huh, this is easier than I thought.’

Once outside, walking through the streets, he was surprised by how uneventful it was.

‘Makes sense. There was never a real reason to avoid going out. It was all just in my head.’

He chuckled wryly at himself and continued forward.

Indeed, nothing happened. Aside from a few curious stares at his suspicious outfit, everything was peaceful.

At this rate, he’d reach his destination in no time. Growing more confident, Seyul quickened his pace.

However, just as he arrived in the neighboring town

ALERT! ALERT! GATE EMERGENCY!

A blaring siren rang out, making him freeze in place.

“Ahhh!”

“Somebody help!”

Trying to ignore it and keep walking, he suddenly saw people from the neighborhood screaming and running in panic.

“Oh, come on.”

That’s right. Of all times, something just had to happen the moment he stepped outside.