Became an Evolving Space Monster - Chapter 227



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Ep. 226

The conversation with Ham Ort continued for quite some time.

Because the guy knew more about Odd Grad than I thought.

‘Is that natural, since I’ve been his companion for a long time?’

Anyway, if I summarize the information I heard from the guy, there are two things.

‘A ring that manipulates emotions and the power of foresight.’

The guy said that Odd Grad carries around an unidentified ring. He doesn’t remember exactly when, but he said that he got it after he became the leader.

And because of that ring, Ham Ort noticed too late that the guy was changing strangely.

‘Gallagon can’t lie.’

Since the setting is that emotions are expressed through thought waves and conversations are made, there is no concept of lying. Although it is possible to convey incorrect information due to one’s own delusions or ignorance, it is impossible to intentionally lie.

So Gallagons basically trust their own kind.

Ham Ort also said that he didn’t feel anything strange about him at first. He thought that even though he became violent, it was because he was struggling under the pressure of leading a group.

But that wasn’t it.

The guy happened to witness Odgrad killing his own kind.

The dead target was Odd Grad’s first companion and the oldest living female White Gallagon in the pack. Odd Grad mercilessly dealt with his longest-living opponent.

The old companion cut off the tail of the creature just before it died, and the ring attached to the tail fell off for a moment. Ham Ort, who was secretly watching this, was able to catch a glimpse of the emotions of the person he loved the most at the moment the ring fell.

He was beside himself with inexplicable rage and desperation. The cool black dragon he knew was gone, only a mad tyrant remained.

The one who had the ring on his foreleg because his tail was cut off calmly lied to his fellows the next day, saying that the old White Gallagon had been killed by a Skywhale attack.

‘A ring that distorts emotions.’

It’s a piece of equipment that doesn’t exist in the game. What’s the point of a ring that hides your emotions?

Furthermore, it is difficult to say that it is particularly useful for creatures like Gallagons, for whom emotional expression is important. Such tools would be unnecessary for Gallagons, who deeply trust their own kind.

‘Except for those who can read the future.’

In the case of Adhai, in order to grow further in White Gallagon, he must prey on White Gallagon.

Therefore, the process of moving on from White Gallagon to the next stage naturally leads to a battle with the pack leader or a war with another pack. The White Gallagon that survives the war becomes a Black Gallagon and competes for the position of leader or becomes independent as a new pack.

That’s Gallagon’s ecological cycle.

In fact, Gallagon’s growth process was not clearly revealed in the game. I only found out for sure after coming to this planet and witnessing Aadhai’s transformation firsthand.

‘He can see far into the future, so he must have seen the competition for the top spot.’

There were no other Gallagon herds on this planet besides the Odd Grad herd. The only way for the White Gallagons to grow was to kill their leader.

‘It is impossible for a normal White Gallagon to beat a Black Gallagon.’

Only a being that can become a Red Gallagon can defeat a Black Gallagon.

‘He used his ability to read the future to eliminate those who would threaten his position.’

In fact, it is said that he periodically kills hatchlings and throws eggs out of the nest, under the pretext of reducing the number of weak individuals as the group is starving. This is probably why Adhai was driven out.

‘I wouldn’t have been able to do this without the ring.’

What would happen if his fellow tribesmen found out that he killed his own kind to survive? What if he was a mother who lost her child because of him, like Ham Ort?

‘I will never forgive you.’

At this point, the ring is the only thing that solidifies his dominance over the pack. If the ring disappears, it’s only a matter of time before the pack falls apart.

‘That’s enough about the ring.’

Next is precognition. Talking to the guy gave me some interesting information about his abilities.

Odd Grad always sleeps before making important decisions in the group. It is said that he makes decisions as soon as he wakes up, and there is no one among his companions who does not know him.

‘Is sleep a catalyst that unleashes the ability to foresee the long-term future?’

It is unclear whether sleep is the exact means by which the ability is activated, but it can be assumed that foresight is only possible when the body is in a stable state.

‘I can’t see far into the future unless he stabilizes.’

Even if you take action after seeing the future in a dream, you do not know how the future will change in the middle. Naturally, you should move in a way that avoids the future you foresaw, but to make this clear, you must re-observe the future.

For example, let’s say I foresaw a future where I would be hit by a car and die.

I will avoid the car and move away from the road, but if the building next to the sidewalk suddenly collapses, I will die. To avoid this, I have to re-examine the future in which I am crushed by the building due to my action of avoiding the car.

‘To put it simply, all you have to do is successfully lure them.’

Because it means you can’t see the future while fighting me.

‘I’d have to be weak to attract him.’

It’s not impossible, but it’s not an easy path either. There are plenty of dangerous variables.

‘…You have to be determined.’

After quickly gathering my thoughts, I asked Ham Ort another question.

[Zuzu zuzuzu zuzuzu zuzuzu (Was there anything strange when you fought that guy?)]

“Understand” “I didn’t understand” “Details” “Explain” “Request”

[Zuzu zuzuzu zuzu zuzu zuzuzu zuzuzu (the guy knows the attack in advance and dodges it or something)]

“Absolutely” “Overwhelmed” “Threatened” “Impossible”

[Zuzuzu (I see)]

In fact, just blocking the ability to observe the long-term future would be a huge gain. Just like the ‘predator sense’, it would help to recover from the imminent danger, but it cannot change the structure that creates the danger itself.

‘The rest can only be confirmed by facing the guy directly.’

[Zuz …

“Ask a question”

[Zuz …

“?”

There’s one last thing I need to check before I can put my plans into action.

[Zuz …

“I agree”

[Zuzuzu zuzuzuzu (Can you risk your life?)]

“The Daughter of the Star” “The Same Race” “To Save” “Decided” “Life” “It Doesn’t Matter”

It was an instantaneous answer. There was not a single hint of hesitation in the guy’s thoughts.

Even with his current answer, if you talk to him, he seems to have a strong sense of camaraderie among Gallagons.

‘He’s not the kind of person who would easily abandon his children.’

I’m not Gallagon, but I could definitely tell that the guy had feelings for Adhai. His attitude toward his daughter was ambiguous, but he wasn’t cold-blooded enough to kill her just because she was born with a weak body.

‘It seems like there’s something going on.’

I don’t necessarily need to know that part. That’s a problem that Adhai and the guy have to solve.

‘I checked everything that needed to be checked.’

[Zzuzuzu zuzuzu zuzuzu zuzuzuzu zuzuzuzu (That’s all for asking. Go inside and rest.)]

Ham Ort nodded to me and turned around. Before entering the nest, he glanced once in the direction where Adhai had disappeared.

The kids haven’t come back yet. They stood for a moment, looked out over the forest, and then went back into the nest.

[Zuzu zuzuzuzu zuzuzu (Just give me some food)]

“okay.”

[Zzzzzz zzzzzz zzzzzz zzzzzzzz zzzzzzzz (and while you’re at it, give me the backpack of gear inside too)]

“… Don’t you know I’m your mother?”

The Heavenly Mother grumbled but still listened to my request. She went into the cave and came out, handing me my backpack.

“I think this is enough information gathering. What are you going to do next?”

She seemed to think the same as I did, as she was listening to my conversation with Ham Ort. Now all that was left was to fight Odd Grad.

‘It seems like we have different ideas about how to fight, though.’

If it were another time, I would have answered, but not now. It could affect the future that Odd Grad sees.

‘The fight with him has already begun.’

[Zuzu zuzuzu zuzu zuzuzu zuzuzu zuzuzuzu (You will never be disappointed)]

“…huh?”

She tilted her head as if she didn’t understand what I was saying. When I didn’t explain any further and remained silent, she didn’t ask any more questions.

The galleons eating outside the nest, and the sky mother going in and out of the cave to take care of Ham Ort.

Everyone went into the nest, but I continued to wait outside for the guys.

Even while I was waiting for him, various plans and strategies kept running through my head.

This is a plan that has never been attempted in this world, or in the real world. We must be very careful.

After quite some time, the guys came back.

“Big man” “Me” “I’m here”

“Why is the big baby out there alone?”

“They waited until we arrived.”

‘I guess I did a good job of persuading him.’

Adhai, who had been looking gloomy, seemed to feel much better after seeing the boy flapping his wings with strength. It must have been thanks to No. 26’s good advice.

‘Because he’s a deep thinker.’

Aside from his childish speech, sometimes his words and actions touch my heart. When I see that, I’m so glad I didn’t eat him when I first met him on the research ship.

He’s such a good guy, but from now on, I’m going to do something terrible to him. Not just No. 26, but also Adhai, PS-111, Heavenly Mother, and everyone else here.

[Zzzzzzzzzzzz (Ham Ort, come out)]

“Big man?”

“I think the older one will try to make it up to them.”

Instead of answering the guys’ questions, I called out to Ham Ort again. After a while, Ham Ort and Sky Mother came out of the nest together.

[Zzzzzzzz zzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzz (Ham Ort caused a commotion in my group)]

“what?”

“Big man” “What are you talking about?”

“Big baby?”

Everyone was taken aback when I showed a completely different behavior than expected. On the other hand, Ham Ort showed no particular reaction.

The boy’s gaze turns to Adhai for a moment. For a split second, his amethyst eyes capture the image of a small Gallagon born of stars.

Finally, the guy who had taken in his daughter’s appearance turned his gaze back to me. There was no emotion in the eyes of the guy who met my gaze.

The guy was already prepared enough. I stretched out my wing arms and grabbed the guy by the neck.

“Hey! Wait a minute… ”

[Zuzuzuz zuuzuz zuuzuz zuuzuz zuuzuz (So I will kill you and eat your meat)]

Heavenly Mother, sensing that I was truly about to eat Ham Ort, reached out her hand to me. Before that, I opened my jaw wide.

The moment when the forked jaws are about to swallow Ham Ort’s head.

“Big man” “Stop!”

My body was pushed sideways with a strong impact. The impact was so strong that it shook my entire body, and I even missed Ham Ort.

“The daughter of a meteor?”

“Big man” “Something to say” “There is” “Wait”

It was Adhai who attacked me.

Judging by the red makeup on his head, he must have used Red Gallagon’s ability, ‘Red Armor’.

‘I was going to teach you later.’

I was going to show you how to use Red Armor effectively in both attack and defense, but you’re a smart guy, so you figured it out on your own.

While Adhai stood between Ham Ort and me, the Heavenly Mother also jumped in front of me.

“What are you doing now!”

[Z zu zu zu zu zu zu zu zu zu zu (I’m just trying to protect my pack. Don’t stop me.)]

“Are you serious?”

[Zuzu zuzuzuzu zuzuzuzu (If you bother me, I’ll get rid of you)]

I swung my tail wildly without mercy. Startled, she put strength into her legs and stomped on the ground. My tail mercilessly hit the ground and smashed it.

“Crazy! This Morphbak is really a jerk!”

I opened my mouth wide as I withdrew my tail, as she was afraid of using ‘Ice Wraith’. A clump of acidic fungus shot out from the back of my throat and flew towards her.

At that moment, the flying fungus stopped in midair.

“Big baby, what’s wrong?”

Number 26, who was wearing a restraint against fungi, asked me. His concern for me was evident in the waves.

I didn’t answer, but instead called PS-111.

[Zuzu zuzu zuzu zuzu zuzuzu (Help me attack those guys)]

“Attack command denied. You cannot damage the main controller.”

[Zuz …

PS-111 showed an unusually awkward attitude when I spoke to him. He shook his head with a blank expression.

“Unable. Currently, ‘Aimoph’ is in a state of apparent mental confusion and loss of judgment. I recommend that you rest.”

The guy who said that stood next to number 26 and opened his mouth to me. He had his mouth wide open as if he was going to shoot the demolition man if he got the chance.

‘Anyway, there’s nothing that fits the machine topic.’

Contrary to the guy’s analysis, my mind is completely sane. I’m acting like I’m pretending to be sane and behaving like everyone else.

I put this plan into action based on a very rational judgment, trusting everyone who has been with me up to this point.

‘Still, I’m glad I made the right choice.’

I turned my head and looked around at everyone. No one in the room agreed with my impulsive behavior.

It’s only natural. My actions just now were clearly an attempt to antagonize the group.

‘good.’

[Zuzuzu zuuzu zuuzu zuuzu zuuzu zuuzu zuuzu (Everyone in the group has betrayed me, so I’m leaving)]

“wait!”

[Zzuzuzu zuzuzu zuzuzu zuzuzuzu zuzuzuzu (I’ll even give you back the parasite in your head)]

“Wait a minute… Huh!”

By my will, the parasite that was on the head of the Heavenly Mother came out through her eye socket. As she transformed into Wendigo form, her nostrils disappeared, so it came out through another hole instead.

She stumbles in the unpleasant feeling of having the parasites out. I took the bag containing my equipment while retrieving the parasites.

“Big baby, really? Are you really going to go?”

“Big man” “Are you kidding me?”

[Zuzu zuzuzu zuzuzu zuzu zuzu zuzu zuzu zuzu zuzu zuzu (I have never lied to you since the first time I met you)]

If you guys are like me, you’ll understand what I mean.

‘If not, it will be difficult.’

After completing all preparations, I spread my wings and arms. A membrane as wide as the night sky above my head appeared, and my body rose toward the sky.

As I flew away, no creature followed me.

That sight made me feel a small sense of relief and bitterness at the same time.

‘No, it would be difficult if it didn’t work out like this.’

I shook my head as I passed through the dark clouds.

The board that Odd Grad wanted was laid out sufficiently.

Now it’s time for me to turn around and lure him into the trap.