The Main Heroines are Trying to Kill Me

“Ugh… Grr…”

Aishi, having been freed from paralysis, ground her teeth as she looked down below.

These pathetic creatures…

She saw her opponents spread out across the battlefield. The First Hero Party called by Kim Han-byeol and Frey’s heroines were teaming up and dispersing in all directions.

Additionally, the academy students, the imperial army, and the citizens were gathering within the newly erected barrier, recovering their strength.

In the distance, reinforcements from around the world were pushing back the Church and converging here with all their might.

“There are too many variables…”

Grinding her teeth in frustration, Aishi muttered to herself. Indeed, an overwhelming number of variables had arisen in less than a day.

She failed to absorb the power of the academy students and the imperial citizens. Thanks to that fool who allowed a mortal to steal her divinity, the sun she had painstakingly encroached on had become useless.

Furthermore, unforeseen adversaries from another dimension emerged. And now, even the one who cleaved her in half had reappeared.

It’s all because of that wench.

Swinging her tentacles furiously, she scowled internally.

Because of that insignificant insect…

None of this was coincidental. The numerous unexpected variables were, if not entirely, largely due to her.

The wretched demons from another dimension and Kim Han-byeol’s return—those were likely her doing. It’s vexing. She had exiled Glare and ‘her’ outside during the Fourth Ordeal, just in case something like this happened.

Glare had returned to the real world thanks to the grace of the Star God. And ‘she,’ because of her self-imposed exile, had entered a place where she could change everything.

But how did she get in there?

The place where ‘those with divinity’ managed the world, a place Aishi had seen several times while traversing dimensions.

It was strange. Someone without divinity shouldn’t have been able to enter. Even if granted permission, entering with a human body would scatter one’s existence instantly.

So how could she, a mere mortal, enter that place?

Could it be…

Aishi’s eyebrows twitched.

Those idiots…

She remembered one of her overlooked talents.

Solar Mana.

Despite being a branch of the Sunrise family, she possessed the power directly bestowed by the Sun God.

Those foolish beings…

The powers held by her, Frey, Serena, and Clana were not merely ‘mana.’ The true nature of their abilities was ‘divinity’ directly bestowed by this world’s foolish gods.

Yes. It wasn’t just slightly stronger mana.

It was the ‘authority’ only divine beings could use.

The ‘privilege’ that granted supremacy over mortals.

The ‘qualification’ to become a divine entity.

Such precious things were given to mere humans.

To Aishi, it was incomprehensible. No gods from any dimensions she had observed and devoured had ever given their divinity to their creations.

Any divine beings from other dimensions would surely ridicule those who had given their divinity to mere mortals.

…Damn it.

But the foolish actions of those foolish gods were now tightening around Aishi, like a chain.

The dimensions whose gods laughed at those actions were all devoured, but this dimension, which gave divinity freely to humans, continued to resist her.

Humans are beings that grow.

Unlike the gods, whose limits were set, humans, given the power, could become divine beings or god-slayers, possessing limitless potential.

Aishi, who looked down on humans, subconsciously recognized this during her battle with Han-byeol.

Was this all part of the plan…?

Deep in thought, Aishi’s mind began to clear. A world that continued to resist despite the gods’ defeat. A human who invaded the realm of gods. And the avatar of the management system who appeared before her.

None of it was coincidental. It was all a plan to confront her.

“…”

So, to break this well-crafted inevitability, to secure victory, what should she do?

The best solution was to win this war. Victory in this war would mean no one could stop the Demon King, allowing her to safely devour this dimension.

But she didn’t feel confident about winning this war. Though the demons that had instilled fear in her had lost some momentum, they had allowed the opposing forces to recover significantly.

Moreover, Kim Han-byeol and his comrades had returned.

- Shiver…

Had she overexerted herself? Her right arm kept trembling. The resistance from the ‘real Aishi’ was reaching its peak.

[Time remaining: 1h 59m…]

In such a situation, leading the battle to victory within two hours would be extremely difficult, even for an entity like the Eye, who had pushed entire dimensions to the brink.

“Just a little more, just a little more…”

The Eye, pushing Aishi’s body to its limits, began to darken Aishi’s eyes further.

No matter what, I will devour you all…

The Eye still had two trump cards up its sleeve for victory. One was to risk everything and emerge from Aishi’s body, engaging in battle directly. The other was to use the main body as a sacrifice to eliminate the variables altogether.

Of course, the last resort was something to be used only when absolutely necessary and was never the preferred option.

However, even as a mere fragment of the main body, the Eye believed that its direct involvement would turn the tide of battle.

It might be able to narrowly achieve victory within the time limit.

- Buzz… Buzz…

As the Eye revealed itself in Aishi’s left hand, it contemplated its strategies.

> ? What’s going on?

> Why is this happening?

> Zoom in on that left hand. Something’s off.

The keen-eyed players immediately sensed something was wrong.

- Swoshhh…

> What the hell, that’s disgusting.

> So this is why it’s rated 19+?

> Ugh… Ugh… Ugh…

As the Eye extracted itself from Aishi’s left hand, the players zooming in on the scene turned pale and averted their gaze.

- Buzz… Buzz…

At the same time, a black barrier began to envelop Aishi’s body.

- Now, I shall handle this personally…

As Aishi, floating lifelessly in the air, was completely encased in the black barrier, the Eye extended its nerves like massive wings, emitting a menacing sound.

- You will regret forcing me to intervene–

“Waaaaaahhhhh!!!”

But before its voice could resonate, cheers erupted from below.

> Phase 3!!!!

> This must be the final phase, right?

> Yeah, her HP is almost gone.

> But there’s not much time left.

> This is so nerve-wracking, damn it.

The players, who had been dejectedly watching with nothing to do during Phase 2, were now picking up their wooden sticks with excited faces.

“wlsWkalclstoRlemf…”

The Eye muttered disdainfully as it summoned countless tentacles, far more than before, spreading them in all directions.

- Buzz… Buzz…

Simultaneously, darkness began to spread everywhere.

> Another area attack at this point? This is absurd.

> Seriously, the difficulty is insane…

> No, this isn’t just an area attack.

As the players anticipated another area attack, one high-ranking player noticed something and began to sweat.

> The entire map is ‘Eroding’, isn’t it?

> ???????????

Just as they said, the entire map, under the influence of the Eye in Phase 3, was being eroded.

In other words, the entire empire was being affected by the Erosion Phenomenon.

> We’re struggling with just the Eye. How can we handle the monsters in this state?

> Is it even possible to clear this?

> We can’t win this… It’s impossible…

> Oh, come on. This is typical Dark Tale Fantasy.

> Exactly, they never make it a happy ending.

> Is this an unwinnable event? This feels bad…

The players slowly lowered their sticks, sullen, and began typing in the chat.

“A-Ah… The empire…”

“M-Mom…”

Seeing the countless glowing eyes in the sky, the imperial citizens began to succumb to fear.

With two hours remaining until the end of the siege, the situation dramatically shifted.

- Step, step…

“…!?”

Just as the Eye reveled in its superiority, two girls quietly approached from below.

> Huh? Why are they here?

> All of a sudden?

> What’s happening? An event scene?

The players’ interest was piqued as they noticed the two girls.

“…”

Eurelia, with a black cat doll on her head, was walking forward hand in hand with a glowing white spirit.

- Step, step, step…

Following closely behind them were faces all too familiar to the players.

> Wow, holy crap.

> Is this for real? I’m getting chills…

> This is epic, damn it.

> So this is how it all comes together?

> All the heroines are here.

> I’ve waited decades for Dark Tale Fantasy to reopen… I can die happy now.

> The fan service is top-notch.

> But where are the main characters?

The main heroines from series 1 and 2 were approaching the Eye in a line.

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Meanwhile, at the same time.

> What do we do now…?

> It seems hopeless.

> Is there even a point in resupplying?

The supply team, busy transporting goods from the shop during the 100% sale, looked at the dramatically changed situation with serious expressions.

> Should we join the fight? Supplying seems meaningless now.

> Yeah, just grab the potions.

> What about evacuating the citizens here? This place is a safe zone.

> But the shop is too small…

The leader of the supply team, the third rank, nodded and began discussing with the others.

- Swoosh…

In the midst of their discussion, someone quietly stood up and headed into the shop.

“…?”

The suspicious movement caught everyone’s attention.

- Thud…!

“…!!!”

Hearing the sound of a rock inside, everyone widened their eyes and stood up.

“Catch me if you can!!”

Kim Saetbyeol, who had narrowly survived by joining the supply team for the second stream, shouted as she passed by them.

[KaniaNyan donated 1,000,000 won!]

[Wao, she actually did it?]

“T-Thank you for the million-won donation~~~!”

> Damn it…

> If you don’t want to die, run!

> Run away~~!! To the battlefield~!!

Once they understood the situation, the players began to rush out en masse.

“Hahaha…”

Warning!

You cannot interfere in this war!

Stellar, who was about to stand up, looked at the window that appeared before her, her eyes gleaming silver.

“I’m just, what do you call it… attracted to the aggro?”

“”…””

“So this isn’t a violation of the management system. I’m just going to teach the one who attacked me a lesson.”

Standing up, she brushed aside the system.

“…If someone gets swept up in this, it’s not my problem.”

Moments later.

- Boom! Boom!

“Aaaaaah!”

> Oh no, he’s chasing us.

> Why did he destroy the shop to come out?

> Run for your lives.

> What is this??? A bug???

> We’re doomed.

> It’s scary because what I saw as a meme has become a reality.

A character, traditionally known for comic relief in the series, now bulked up grotesquely, eyes gleaming silver, began chasing the players at full speed.