Not A Regressor - Chapter 359

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I Am Not a Regressor Chapter 359
Three Days of Leave (5)
The Star Palace.
A world existing in a dimension separate from Earth, much like the Demon Realm—the sole place where the Constellations could wield their full power without the constraints of Divine Law.
The structure of the Star Palace resembled that of an enormous tree.
Near the roots, multiple stellar branches connected to various points across Earth, creating Gates through which Awakeners could enter and exit.
Beyond the root region stretched the vast Milky Way path that formed the heart of the Star Palace, and following that path upward, it branched into multiple routes leading to the Constellations’ temples.
Another distinctive feature of the Star Palace was its breathtaking beauty, befitting its name as the “World of Gods.”
It was common to see Awakeners visiting the Star Palace for the first time standing frozen in awe, overwhelmed by the magnificent vista created by countless starlight, unable to even think of seeking out the temples.
Yet no matter how beautiful the Star Palace was, there existed no insane Awakener who would choose this place as a dating destination for lovers.
This was the world of transcendent beings called Constellations, not humans.
‘And yet.’
I walked slowly along the beautiful path that seemed woven from starlight, an awkward smile crossing my face.
I never imagined I’d use the Star Palace as a dating venue.
And with Polaris, the Constellation who stood at the very apex of this realm, at my side no less.
[Hmm? Does the Star Palace not please you?]
“No, it’s not that. It’s just hard to imagine using this place as a dating spot, you know?”
It felt like going to Jerusalem for a date.
Though, to be fair, the image of God in Christianity differs quite a bit from what Constellations are like.
‘If anything, they’re closer to the gods of Greek mythology.’
Which meant this was like choosing Mount Olympus as a dating destination—equally strange a notion.
[I’ve heard it’s not so uncommon these days.]
“Using the Star Palace as a dating spot?”
I turned to Vega with an expression of disbelief.
What?
Which insane Awakeners were going on dates in the Star Palace?
[Did you not say before that the constraints of Divine Law had weakened, allowing Constellations other than Polaris to manifest on Earth in avatar form?]
“Ah, right. That’s true.”
[Among them, there are apparently cases where Awakeners develop deep relationships with Constellations and spend time together in the Star Palace.]
“…Huh.”
When I first became romantically involved with Vega, I wondered if there could possibly be another madman besides me who’d become lovers with a Constellation.
It seemed the world contained far more people lacking in sanity than I’d imagined.
‘Not that I have any right to judge.’
In truth, if I set aside my prejudices for a moment, it was difficult to find better romantic prospects than the Constellations.
First and foremost, all Constellations were inherently beautiful.
‘Though Vega is particularly special among them.’
In any case.
Beyond their flawless appearance, each of them possessed power and authority befitting the name “transcendent being”—at least within the Star Palace.
Of course, Constellations couldn’t directly aid an Awakener’s growth.
But a Constellation possessing hundreds or thousands of Awakeners could grant those who became intimately involved with them aristocratic treatment among other Awakeners bearing the same stigma.
‘At this point, I should probably just bow down and become a Constellation’s lover.’
Now that I’d freed myself from conventional thinking, I could finally understand why some Awakeners had become romantically involved with Constellations.
“So we’re just heading to the temple like this?”
[You visit my temple frequently enough as it is. I thought we might go somewhere else today.]
“Somewhere else?”
The only time I’d been anywhere in the Sanctuary besides Vega’s Temple was when I’d fought Deneb’s Apostles in that proxy war.
[Hehe. The Sanctuary holds many places beyond just temples, you know.]
“Really?”
My knowledge of the Sanctuary extended little beyond knowing it was the Constellations’ world, so I’d never had the chance to explore other locations.
Even if I could conceal my presence, wandering through the Sanctuary while possessing Heukcheon was far too dangerous.
[Well… truth be told, this is my first time visiting directly as well.]
Vega offered an awkward smile, her gaze flickering away.
Among the Constellations, who rarely engaged in external activities, she was exceptionally withdrawn—she’d visited places other than her own temple so few times it could be counted on one hand.
Yet the reason she’d chosen the Sanctuary as our date location was because there was a specific place she desperately wanted to take me.
‘Master, my preparations are flawless.’
Though she’d never been there herself, she’d already scouted the route and location beforehand.
And most importantly, she’d practiced several times to ensure she wouldn’t forget the ‘mythology’ connected to that place.
Vega drew a deep breath, steadying her trembling heart.
“So where are we going?”
[Follow me.]
Vega strode forward with determined steps.
[….]
Vega, who’d been walking ahead with purpose, suddenly stopped and stared directly at me.
More precisely, at my hand.
“What?”
[Oh, it’s nothing.]
Vega turned her head away in flustered haste.
I let out a soft chuckle and gently took her hand.
[Ah.]
The warmth transmitted through our joined hands made Vega’s shoulders tremble slightly.
Her face flushed peach-blossom pink, Vega hung her head low and fidgeted with her lips.
Faced with Vega’s refreshingly innocent reaction, a smile naturally bloomed across my face.
‘She’s not even a teenage girl.’
To think she’d be this embarrassed just from holding hands.
Perhaps because I was accustomed to far more intimate physical contact with my other two lovers, Vega’s reaction stirred my heart all the more.
“Let’s go.”
[Yes, understood.]
Vega gently increased the pressure of her grip and began walking forward.
[Hehe.]
The warmth flowing through our joined hands seemed to please her greatly, as the corners of her mouth twitched upward in a smile.
My pace slowed as I tried to savor every moment of this time.
I matched Vega’s leisurely stride, moving forward slowly while observing my surroundings.
“I didn’t know the Sanctuary had paths like this.”
If I had to compare it to a tree, it would be somewhere around the branches extending from a massive trunk.
As I walked along the winding path that split into multiple directions, a breathtaking vista unfolded before my eyes—so beautiful that gasps escaped involuntarily.
A vast plaza composed entirely of starlight.
Aurora shimmered across the sky, and the structures reflected in it radiated light in countless hues of stellar brilliance.
While the Sanctuary was fundamentally a beautiful place, this location was particularly wondrous—almost transcendent in its beauty.
“Is this the place you wanted to bring me to?”
[No, we must go a bit further from here.]
“Is that so?”
Where exactly was she planning to take me?
Filled with curiosity, I entered the plaza of starlight and spotted several Constellations and Awakened ones moving about.
‘Is this what she mentioned earlier?’
Just as Vega had said, I could see Constellations and Awakened ones clinging to each other like lovers.
[Come this way….]
“V-Vega, Elder Sister?!”
As Vega pulled my hand and tried to pass through the plaza.
A voice filled with astonishment echoed from afar.
A Constellation’s voice I’d heard a few times before.
Among hundreds of Constellations, the sole goddess who called Vega “Elder Sister” with such familiarity.
Spica, the Constellation of Virgo.
[Y-Yes, what brings you here?]
Vega stumbled backward, her expression flustered.
Spica, her fluffy pink hair swaying, came rushing toward Vega in a flurry.
“That’s what I should be asking! What are you doing at the Starlight Plaza, Elder Sister?”
Starlight Plaza.
What an uninspired, straightforward name.
“And with Polaris, no less… huh?”
Spica’s gaze fixed on the hands Vega and I were holding.
“Oh my, oh my, oh my!”
Spica’s eyes began to sparkle like stars.
Vega hastily released my hand, but there was no escaping a predator that had already spotted its prey.
“You finally succeeded, Elder Sister!”
[Q-Quiet!]
“Hehe! You said you had no intention of becoming lovers, acting so composed, but even you can’t resist love in the end!”
Spica patted Vega’s shoulder with a mischievous grin spreading across her face.
“When I heard that you’d reopened the temple’s doors, I had a hunch, but to think spring has come to that stone-like Elder Sister of mine!”
[Didn’t I tell you to be quiet!]
Vega shouted abruptly and roughly swatted away Spica’s hand that was patting her shoulder.
Spica giggled mischievously and leaned close against Kwon O-jin.
“So? So? Who confessed first? Huh?”
Spica pestered him with questions like an excitable teenage girl.
Kwon O-jin smiled bitterly and answered.
“I confessed first.”
In truth, if we were being precise about who confessed first, it had been Vega.
But I had no desire to give Vega another reason to tease me by stating the facts so plainly.
“How did you confess? How long have you two been dating?!”
Spica tugged at my arm and pressed herself even closer, bombarding me with questions.
[Enough. My child is uncomfortable, is he not?]
At the sight of Spica clinging so tightly to me, Vega frowned and grabbed her by the scruff of the neck, pulling her away.
Spica separated from me and grinned wickedly.
“Oh my, look at our Elder Sister. Getting angry just because I talked to my boyfriend?”
[Who said I was angry?]
“You were just now.”
[That was only because you were making my child uncomfortable.]
“Kyaaaa! Our Elder Sister is so cute when she’s angry!”
Spica twisted her entire body and shrieked, hands pressed to both cheeks.
The excessive clinging under the guise of asking questions had surely been her way of wanting to see Vega react like this.
[….]
Vega’s eyes narrowed to slits.
[Tch.]
Crackle, crackle, crackle!
Blue lightning erupted fiercely.
“Huh? Gyaaaaaaagh!”
A scream burst from Spica’s mouth as the acrid smell of burnt flesh filled the air.
Spica convulsed violently, her eyes rolling back.
‘Is this really what a cute little “tch” should do?’
I felt a chill run down my spine.
After a moment, Spica recovered and turned to Vega with glistening eyes.
“Ugh. A-Ow, that hurts, Elder Sister!”
[Hmph. And who told you to wag your tongue so carelessly?]
Spica swallowed a groan, then quickly brightened again and turned back to me.
“By the way, I heard you had two girlfriends before. Why did you break up with them and choose Elder Sister?”
“Pardon?”
“Well, the reason is obvious anyway.”
Spica nodded with her arms crossed, humming thoughtfully.
Why would anyone give up two girlfriends to be with Vega? It was obvious, wasn’t it?
“It must have been that bunny girl outfit I recommended back then….”
“We didn’t break up.”
“What?”
“All three of them are my precious lovers.”
Spica stared at me as if she’d been struck in the back of the head with a hammer.
“…So, you’re saying you’re straddling three relationships right now?”
The goddess of Virgo glared at me with a contemptuous gaze that seemed to ask what kind of trash existed in this world.

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