The Player that Can’t Level Up

Chapter 234: The Meaning Behind Gypsophila (6)

Think about it carefully before you commit to this. It wont be easy. And know that I can probably do this better than you. Lets say you managed to seal away Jupiter, but do you understand that your body will be sealed away or destroyed in doing so? Youll never get to see your beloved master again. Are you telling me thats okay with you? Lou warned El.

El seemed to contemplate for a moment, but she already knew the answer.

Im going to do it. For Master, I El declared.

Lou sighed, Haa

It seemed that love always ended in sacrifice.

Fine, but whatever happens, you will have to do your best because I will. Firstly, I will tell you how it can be done. Your consciousness will enter the shell, but you wont be able to create your form inside. Youll most likely have to use Shin Yoo-Bin. It looks like Jupiter stole Gi-Gyus body, which means Shin Yoo-Bins body should be available for your use. So use it to fight Jupiter and subdue him.

Okay.

Dont answer so easily. Im telling you, it wont be easy.

El folded away her wings. They remained black, and she still hadnt stopped trembling. Once an angel was corrupted, there was no coming back from it. Now, she could only keep falling until she had reached the end. This was how this world worked, following the rules of the now-dead God.

El replied, I know it wont be easy, but the way I am right now It is no help to Master. Lou and S-Soo-Jung, you were both right.

El smiled bitterly and continued, I have become a burden to my master. I know this. I know I can no longer control my emotions and am being corrupted. My purity brought me strength, but now that I have lost it, I dont know what Ill become. I do understand that Im slowly losing everything precious to me, so the only thing I can do now is to sacrifice myself.

It turned out El knew everything. She had just been ignoring it and letting her desire take over. She had believed this would give her what she desired most: Happiness.

The kind that came when she was with Gi-Gyu.

El gave them another bitter smile before asking, Lou And Soo-Jung, please take good care of my master.

And before anyone could stop her, El had touched Gi-Gyus chest.

Hes warm.

Gi-Gyu had always been warm. She had never felt this way for a human or any creature for that matter before. Back when she was the queen angel, she only cared about carrying out Gods will. Such feelings were like a luxury she never knew existed. A fantasy that she had never even dreamt of.

However, she realized the truth some time ago. She had learned that simple physical contact with a human, or any creature, could provide warmth and happiness. This was why she became greedy. This was why she chose to let her desire grow.

And if this was a sin, then

Master, El whispered. If this were a sin, she was ready to be punished for it.

She slowly began losing consciousness.

Soo-Jung, Lou, and Baal watched her in silence.

***

Bastard! Gi-Gyu couldn't help swearing. His consciousness, which he had almost lost, was suddenly back. But the situation had been reversed. He had been strangling Yoo-Bin a second ago; now, he was flailing for air.

Hehehe. Jupiter, piloting Shin Yoo-Bin, laughed wickedly. He promised, Ill take over your body very soon. This wont be a bad thing for you.

Jupiter spoke like it was whispering. Gi-Gyu couldnt move, and he wondered if it was because he had used too much Chaos. It had exploded and was suffocating him.

No, this couldnt be my fault. All of this is because of

It looks like you like my trap, huh?

Jupiter was behind this. It was purposefully making Chaos erupt inside Gi-Gyu to stop him from moving.

While Chaos gnawed at Gi-Gyu, Jupiter could take over his body. Things might have turned out differently had this happened in the outside world, as Lou and El could have helped him. Also, he would have had more options since his consciousness would be in his body.

The problem was that he was stuck in a shell, Shin Yoo-Bins shell. If Jupiter overtook his body now, it would be all over.

Bastard Gi-Gyu cursed Jupiter. He was angry and felt swearing at Jupiter might help.

Gi-Gyu thought about El. Did the others outside know what was happening here? Lou and Soo-Jung were doing something to El, so he needed to get out of here to mediate before it was too late. He had known that something was wrong between them, but he ignored it because he believed they could deal with it amongst themselves. Despite his concerns, he let them be until now.

Gi-Gyu threatened Jupiter, Im going to do everything I can

He focused again on controlling Chaos, but

Crack.

Yoo-Bins hand tightened around Gi-Gyus neck, breaking his focus.

Do you really think Ill let you do that? Idiot, said Jupiter.

It was so shocking to hear such crass words from Yoo-Bins mouth.

Jupiter whispered, Why dont you just accept this? Just give up and let me have your body. Ill try to let you out once in a while.

Jupiter treacherously continued, I can do everything that needs to be done. Everything you want to accomplish. Everything you plan to do. Kill all the hell kings, rip apart Andras, and destroy Ironshield. I can do all that for you. And Ill do it quickly too.

...

And Jupiters lips formed an ugly, wide grin as he added, El and Lucifer? Ill let you have your way with them too.

Crack.

Gi-Gyu felt something in him break. Something that kept him sane and regulated Chaos.

And

Kaboom!

Gi-Gyus consciousness took physical form, and Chaos exploded out of him, flooding his surroundings.

It was a sign of Jupiters plan proceeding swimmingly.

Hahahaha. Jupiter laughed in satisfaction.

Gi-Gyu lost consciousness again. He found himself in an endless dark ocean. Jupiter was in his body again; this time, he was the one trapped inside.

Kekeke. Jupiter cackled. It was ecstatic and pleased since it had finally overtaken Gi-Gyus body. Now that he was sealed away, Jupiter wouldnt have to go back.

Jupiter clenched and unclenched his fists as he looked forward. Shin Yoo-Bin, who had lost her body to Asmodeus and then to it, now stood before it like a lifeless doll. Once he had left her shell, the Asmodeus fragment began breaking her from the inside; she was bound to die soon.

Yes, this was all working out according to plan.

Then suddenly

Let go of my Master.

A familiar voice left Shin Yoo-Bins lips.

It was El.

***

Gi-Gyus psyche had shattered when he realized Jupiter desired El and Soo-Jung.

Where am I?

He didnt know what had happened after he lost consciousness.

Did he take my body? Am I deep inside myself where Jupiter was once trapped?

He couldnt be sure. It was so dark all around him.

No. I cant be here.

Regardless of where he was, he couldnt just stay put. He had to get out no matter what.

Gi-Gyu moved, or at least he tried, but he couldnt. It was as if invisible chains had tied him down. Then, he tried to move his magic. Again, he failed, indicating that these chains had also tied down his power.

The enmeshing chains keeping him down had to

The seal Gi-Gyu realized that it was the seal that kept Jupiter in check.

Ah Jupiter had eaten his existence, reversing their places. It was out free in the world, but he was trapped in his own body. Here, he couldnt do anything anymore.

So does this mean all I can do is watch? Gi-Gyu felt overwhelming despair and shame. This was similar to what he had felt earlier when Asmodeuss piece had tricked him.

Why was he so feeble-minded? What was the point of gaining power and becoming stronger? Unfortunately, his mental strength had never caught up to his physical power. He had spent all this time with a weak psyche, which even El and Lous data couldnt strengthen.

Actually, their data did improve it a bit, but that wasnt enough by any means. His mental strength was far behind his physical strength.

Level Gi-Gyu wondered if it was because he couldnt level up. Other players became powerful as their levels increased, but things were different for him. He never leveled up, but he was still stronger than most.

Did level provide something more than strength to a player? Since he never had it, there was no way for him to find out.

Suddenly, Gi-Gyu felt angry. Why was he so different? He had suffered so much because of this difference. And despite it, he became stronger, but it seemed that being different was about to cause him more trouble.

Fury and dejection haunted Gi-Gyu for a long time.

I need to do something. He couldnt give up. The anguish had spurred him on. He worked harder, and

Slowly, he opened his eyes. This must have been how Jupiter watched the outside world through Gi-Gyus eyes. Now that their positions had been reversed, it was Gi-Gyus turn to gain access to Jupiters sight.

In front of him

Gi-Gyu saw Yoo-Bin.

Shin Yoo-Bin. He felt sorry for her. Would she have led a normal life if she didnt get involved in his scheme? Getting her body stolen by Asmodeus was bad enough, but even Jupiter had ended up using it.

She stood like a rag doll now.

But

Yoo-Bin shouted,

-Let go of my Master!

The sounds seemed filtered as if he were watching TV.

Master? Gi-Gyu became confused. Shin Yoo-Bin didnt call him Master.

El? The way she spoke, addressed him, and her voice all indicated that it was El.

But how?

Before Gi-Gyu knew it, a battle had erupted between Jupiter, in his body, and El, in Shin Yoo-Bins body.

Ugh! Gi-Gyu didnt stop his effort to free himself as he watched the fight.

***

The body El possessed felt too heavy. She was used to her old body; it was divine and held Life. Using a human body made of human consciousness was a struggle. But it was the difference in their shells that put her at a disadvantage.

Bitch. Your master is gone now. You will have to serve me from now on!

Jupiters ridicule made her move faster. Being pushed to the limits like this made her host body creak uncomfortably, but it couldnt be helped.

For her master

For Gi-Gyu

Jupiter dodged Els attack while muttering, This is unexpected. I thought his Egos would become loyal to me once I steal his body.

Its face turned rigid as it continued, Does this mean I didnt take over this body completely? Or

Hes distracted! El didnt miss a beat. She was an experienced warrior, so she wouldnt let this opportunity go. She decided to use the chance to stab Jupiters neck.

I just dont understand. Jupiter suddenly grabbed Els, or Yoo-Bins, wrist.

She had a chance to deliver a fatal attack, and there was no way Jupiter could have escaped it, but she hesitated at the very last second. This was why Jupiter could defend himself.

Jupiter mumbled, I guess Ill have to figure it all out later. It looks like everyone outside has already figured it out, though.

Master El tried to free her hand from Jupiters grasp, but it wasnt easy. She needed to subdue Jupiter and trap him inside her, but she was seemingly about to fail. She felt that she just wasnt strong enough.

Master, El mumbled.

Be quiet, bitch, Jupiter mocked.

Suddenly!

What? Jupiter gasped in confusion.

El had freed herself.

Jupiter backed away a little, but El didnt hesitate this time. She used her body to push him down.

She had to subdue him, but she couldnt kill him. Her fist was about to slam into Jupiters face when suddenly

His face crumpled in an ugly frown as he whispered, But Im certain he was sealed away!

The first stopped but not because El had willed it. It was because an absurd amount of Chaos had cocooned Jupiter and El.

Ahh El moaned not from pain but satisfaction. At this very moment, she was

Master

El realized that she was connected to Gi-Gyu. Inside this Chaos sphere, Jupiter, Gi-Gyu, El, and Shin Yoo-Bin

The four had become one.