Transformation or Death - Transformation or Death chapter 256

256 – Contradiction (4)

Time flows mercilessly and fairly. Even if a disaster approaches, it ultimately passes as usual. The sun sets and rises regardless of people’s desperation.

There is only one day left until the scheduled attack date of Contradiction.

At the same time, it was the day of Yun Seol-hwa and Haru’s press conference.

“Don’t use swear words… Be sparing in your words as much as possible… Keep your answers as short as possible… No comics and game community terms… Ugh! “It’s too difficult!”

One day, Jo Ayun and Han Jaejoong shook their heads while reviewing the things they had paid attention to.

“What’s so difficult about that….”

Yun Seol-hwa sighed as she looked at the day like that.

“Then isn’t it difficult?! “Isn’t it ridiculous to have a conversation using only correct and kind words?!!!”

“….”

Haru asked.

“Wouldn’t it be hard for you to endure it too? You said a lot of bad things to me, didn’t you? “Isn’t it similar for reporters?”

“That’s what makes you curse… Well, I guess reporters are the same way.”

In the past and now, reporters are a group of people who are criticized. Maybe more than a day.

People who use other people’s gossip for their own reputation.

Yun Seol-hwa swallowed water to calm herself as her anger boiled over.

“So, I don’t want to worry about formalities.”

“…?”

One day I didn’t understand what she was talking about, but I soon stopped paying attention. It’s hard to take care of yourself right now.

If you say something strange at this conference, you will be scolded a lot. You may even face a terrible punishment, such as being banned from the Internet community for a while.

‘You must cleanse your mouth well for your master…!’

This conference is not only for himself, but also for Han Jaejoong.

It will be announced that Han Jae-joong, who Haru reportedly killed, is in fact alive and that, contrary to what is known, he has been working for magical girls and citizens.

We must act well to dispel all misunderstandings and solidify the position of magical girls.

“Well, just leave it to me! “I prepared well all day yesterday!”

The preparation, which was completed with a total of 12 changes and 30 revisions, became Haru’s strong self-esteem and created a sense of self-confidence that would not be discouraged by any questions or attacks.

“In the first place, aren’t Maman’s natural enemies against reporters? Haha, it’s like rock, paper, scissors! Maman defeating a monster, a reporter defeating Maman, and a monster defeating a reporter!”

Actually, it was as he said.

Han Jaejoong was not the only one who was traumatized by past events. Yun Seol-hwa also had an aversion to the media.

In some ways, it may be worse than that. As it was close to the media, the hatred only worsened without any signs of improvement.

Cameras and microphones, gazes and questions. The whole thing was just disgusting.

“Yeah, right….”

Seolhwa Yoon has many nightmares.

My dreams became as dirty as my regrets. Even while she was sleeping she couldn’t let herself relax.

If it was like this at this time.

The regrets represented by phrases like that came to mind and gnawed at her.

If you had done a little better, if you had handled it more smoothly, if you had been able to make your own decisions without being swayed by the opinions of others, if you had reacted more calmly to malicious intent…

These families are all useless now.

What has already happened cannot be undone. Even though I had the power to stop time, it was impossible to pick up those regrets and change them.

No, why should it be changed in the first place?

Is regret really such a bad value?

“But it’s okay. “You don’t have to worry.”

Because of the regrets from that time, the present Yun Seol-hwa was created.

The past may have been heartless and cruel, but it was not worthless.

It was never a time to abandon and look away.

The more painful the past was, the more I had to face it.

The more you face it, the more desperate you become and the more regret you have. A family is born.

I wish it were like this at this time.

Regrets come with lessons.

What course of action would you take if the same thing happened to you? That happens.

Yun Seol-hwa was like that too. Her course of action had been planned long before the date for the press conference was confirmed.

“Now get ready quickly.”

An official approached and saw Haru and Yun Seol-hwa and said so.

It was a notice that the conference would begin soon.

“It’s a day.”

“Why are you doing this, Maman?”

“…Honestly, it’s a bit weird to be called Mamang. I guess that’s a favor you’re doing me in your own way. Because if you get something, you have to give something. So, as someone who calls you a mother, let me give you some advice.”

Standing in front of the door leading to the conference hall, Seolhwa Yoon gave advice to Haru.

“Don’t be caught up in formalities and formalities. “Sometimes you just have to do what you want.”

As I opened the door, the sound of camera shutters rang out.

A feast of flashes that turn your vision white. Flashes of light that could blind her if she were not careful covered her without the slightest consideration.

Looking at that white world, Yun Seol-hwa thought about the world that existed just before.

Unlike here, it was dark.

Because her magic was dark.

I was practicing the power of darkness that swallows up light and preparing for the attack of contradiction.

It was dark, but it wasn’t lonely or miserable.

How could it be sad to walk into the darkness to protect the one you love?

It was closer to happiness.

Compared to these sharp, sharp lights, the darkness was infinitely distant and warm.

I am a hunting dog. So it was concluded.

Just thinking about being able to protect him from threats warms my heart.

There was no time to feel sadness in such happiness.

There was no time to think about how to prepare for these annoying lights. I was busy controlling my power, so why would I care about press conferences or anything like that?

But she didn’t mind at all.

There is no need to think about expected questions or answers.

It is enough to think about what you want to convey here and what attitude you will have.

I thought about them during the short time leading to this conference hall.

The conclusion was simple and reached quickly.

Why do we have to fawn over people who are not our masters?

The lessons learned from past regrets have become answers now.

Two blue eyes looked around. There were looks filled with curiosity and tension, or as if they were looking down on themselves. The sound of the shutter, questions, and murmuring mixed together made my ears tired.

-Why did you protect that man?

Amid the noise, Seolhwa Yoon heard a reporter’s question. It was before the conference even started.

Of course, it is your own words that announce the beginning. Yun Seol-hwa picked up the microphone in front of her.

When Haru began to confidently say hello, Yun Seol-hwa opened her mouth.

“Hello, chews.”

Seol-Hwa Yoon smiled brightly as he held the microphone.

“Blue Sirius is a retired hound.”

**

Han Jaejoong was astonished as soon as he heard the first words.

[Why did you choose that word when you suddenly started swearing…]

[This is a message to those of you who treat my boyfriend like a rare devil, but as your girlfriend, can’t I say such things?]

[Well, it can be seen as an acknowledgment of the fact that Han Jae-joong and Sirius are still in a relationship…]

[yes. We are still passionately in love.]

Aside from that, Jo Ah-yoon and Baek A-hee also showed similar reactions.

“What the fuck. Hey, is that okay?”

“Dating… Announcement…? Ma, a magical girl proudly announces a relationship…? Hey, this is a deception! deception! Magical girls give dreams and hope, but being a lover doesn’t make any sense… Ha, if you’re going to do it, do it secretly! “We have to do it secretly!!!”

“It’s not okay. “I knew that would happen.”

The press conference venue was a hotel prepared by the Magical Girl Headquarters. People other than those involved were watching the conference in a rented hotel room on the upper floor of the conference venue.

Looking at Baek A-hee’s reaction, the faces of the people at headquarters were clearly visible. I must have been just as embarrassed as anyone else.

That answer was meant to be Yun Seol-hwa’s unexpected behavior.

[Ha, wasn’t Jaejoong Han murdered by White Davih next to him?! Moreover, you are responsible for Han Jaejoong’s past violent acts….]

[Oh, that’s right. Now that I think about it, there are a lot of things that you might misunderstand. I guess I should explain that first.]

Seolhwa Yoon answered all the questions while maintaining a smile without the slightest distraction.

[Haru’s actions were a measure to suppress his symptoms of monsterization. Jaejoong is maintaining his normal daily life. I am not loving the person who has passed away, but the person who is living in this world now. It would probably be better to write a different title for the article you are busy making up in your head.]

Haru, who attended the press conference with me, was just as shocked.

Instead of answering questions related to himself, he was still in a state of confusion.

However, as if she soon understood the situation, she also grabbed the microphone and spoke.

[you’re right! you’re right! I didn’t do anything bad! You b*stards!]

It seemed like he understood, ‘I can do whatever I want, too!’

[And my lover’s violent acts that were controversial in the past are all fabrications. It was something he and the headquarters worked together to create to make me a victim and receive support from citizens.]

The press conference will be broadcast live.

If an incident of this magnitude occurred, it would be okay to cut off the broadcast as a broadcasting accident.

However, seeing that it was still being broadcast, it seemed like they thought it would help the viewership ratings and continued broadcasting despite being prepared for criticism.

[Unfortunately, I’ve only ever heard his love, consideration, and warm words, so don’t worry.]

“You look really sad.”

“Hehe, I get criticized a lot.”

“Hey, that’s not something to brag about.”

Han Jaejoong saw her peaceful expression. I felt an unwavering belief.

[I wasn’t under pressure from anyone. I chose to protect him. I will prioritize him over anyone else in this world. It has been that way so far, and it will continue to be that way.]

Jaejoong Han’s expression, who was suffering from a headache, began to change little by little.

[He was and always will be my hero.]

Perhaps the world is the same too.

I realized that her declaration was not just an unexpected action.

It was not an accident caused by a simple whim, but a confusion created intentionally.

[He is not as dangerous as you think. His power has been used to protect magical girls and us. If you do a little research, you will notice. That he didn’t cause any harm to civilians. He was like that even before he got his powers. He did his best to protect me.]

A few years ago, Yun Seol-hwa could not protect Han Jae-joong. Jaejoong Han wanted her to be falsely accused of being her victim, and her world wanted it.

I couldn’t do it because I was weighed down by the gaze, burden, and expectations.

[In return for that love, I chose to protect him. You can call it favoritism or personal feelings. Actually, so.]

But now she is not.

I was able to think for myself and make decisions.

She was no longer a girl who just got swayed.

[I am not just a hero for citizens.]

I expressed my personal regrets from a few years ago here.

[Actually, it’s not just me. Everyone is like that.]

The liquidation was not simply limited to himself.

[Before we are heroes, we are all human. We too cannot live with just a sense of justice. Each person has their own personal feelings and lives with them.]

It was a declaration aimed at reexamining the personal aspects of all magical girls.

It was emphasized that he was more than just a heroic being, but a living, breathing person.

[…I would like to state that from today’s press conference onwards, I will respond strongly to any attacks against me, my lover, or my colleagues.]

That was Han Jaejoong’s dream. She was now continuing his message.

[Don’t worry. We will continue to carry out rescue operations and fight off monsters. Rest assured, we will save anyone regardless of the citizens’ will.]

With those last words, Yun Seol-hwa put down the microphone.

It was a statement that was close to a semi-threat, saying, ‘If you screw me up, you will have to live your own life.’

“…You used your brain well.”

Han Jaejoong chuckled. Jo Ayun also nodded.

“Even if we say we need to gain the power of peace, in the end, the citizens have no choice but to be protected by magical girls.”

Magical girls basically only target people who are good enough to not attack citizens.

Moreover, most of its power is based on the support of citizens and the peace they pray for.

If these two elements respect each other, it will create a good cycle, but if one side has the wrong mindset, it becomes nothing more than abuse of power.

Until now, magical girls had been forced into the latter relationship. It was not easy for anyone to come forward and speak out.

However, a being has emerged that is not bound by either capital or force.

It was none other than Yun Seol-hwa.

“This is going to be noisy for a while again.”

“It’s already noisy. Wow… the dating rumors are already hot…”

“What the fuck is that the hottest thing? It’s so consistent.”

“The reaction isn’t as bad as I thought, right?”

“Well, that’s because I had a strong feeling that magical girl antis were gutter b*stards. Normal people wouldn’t be offended by that statement in the first place, right? “You have to look at it long term.”

Her comments were definitely a problem now, but it is a problem that needs to be looked at in the long term.

The immediate problem was something else.

[It’s really touching.]

A different voice was heard on the broadcast screen. For a moment, I thought it was a reporter’s voice, but I quickly realized it wasn’t.

Because it was a familiar voice.

[That story is meaningless unless you survive from now on.]

A man in a suit was walking towards the conference room. On his head was a cactus pot that did not belong to a person.

[Originally, he was scheduled to appear tomorrow, but… hearing that passionate confession made my heart flutter and made me act on a whim.]

It was a contradiction.

[It made me want to take down you right now because you have such strong beliefs.]

“It was my fault for expecting respect from a monster.”

I thought they would at least keep the time commitment. Unfortunately, it seemed to be a bad idea.

[Can you be my answer?]

A shield was raised in the arms of contradiction.

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[realization.]

[Reveal the truth.]

With that declaration, a strong light flashed, and the broadcast screen cut out.

The entire hotel started shaking.