11. A: End of Report

“The Black Obelisk.”

A black gigantic structure of unknown origin, towering above everything else in this Dark Forest... No, not only the Dark Forest, but even the other three areas may very well have their own Obelisk, right?

But if that’s true, then Why? Or maybe what? Yes, I think it should be what first...

What is the Black Obelisk exactly? I mean, if LSO is just a game, then we may simply ignore it as a part of the settings, but what if... just what if...

This place is actually real...

“then what meaning would the Black Obelisk have?”

Mutter.

Thinking about such a thing, I end up loudly muttering my question, but then realizing that, I stop my train of thoughts before once again glancing at Shy-Kyun, and silently waiting for her to finish.

“so... go on, Shy-Kyun.”

“ah, Okay... So, what Temporary Account is currently connected to is unregistered sever, or as you called it, the Obelisk....”

“but the problem here is that due to unknown reason, I can’t disconnect from it, and not only that, Temporary Account, but there is more...”

Saying so, Shy-Kyun show a confused expression for a second, before then glancing at me and speaking a stupid fact.

“ Because as you see, that Obelisk right now, is releasing an alternating electromagnetic field in the whole area.....”

Wait, seriously?

“you are not joking, right?”

“No, Temporary Account, I am not.”

Saying so, Shy-Kyun, show a confused expression again, with me probably doing the same.

I mean, can you believe this? First was a free internet connection, and now is a free wireless charging? Seriously?

Just what the hell is that obelisk? For it to give not only free internet but also free electricity? Is it a miracle? Is it god’s gift to the world’s NEETs?

Maybe it’s the 21st Century’s Babel Tower? A divine gift for global communication or something?

“Ah, but it’s technically an Obelisk, so calling it Babel tower is completely wrong, huh?”

But the name aside, just what is this place, and what’s going on here...

I mean, there is an eroded city, some distorted life forms, a supernatural power, a different dimension, and now not only are there otherworld visitors but there is also a mysterious signal obelisk.

“Aah, it’s truly a headache... Lost Solace Online, that is.”

And all of this just because I threw my works on others...

Sigh.

If I knew something like this would happen, I...

“I would have thrown even more work at Celis ages ago....”

Sigh.

But well, jokes aside, I guess I should just get done with everything, huh?

Thinking so, I glance at Shy-Kyun.

“so, is that all?”

“ah, no. There is one more thing.”

“is that so...”

Saying so, I think back to everything that happened, trying to guess what Shy-Kyun still has to say, but there is just a lot going on right now that I really can’t guess, and so...

I just give up, waiting for Shy-Kyun’s next report, when once again a weird expression appeared on her face, as she stared at me.

“hmm... Temporary Account, .....”

And with hesitation, and confusion appearing on her face once again, she then asked me...

“Are you really a human?”

......

......

......

Wait, what? Did an AI just ask me if I’m really a human? Seriously?

Like, hey now, how can you doubt my humanity? Or is she joking maybe?

Hmmm, well, I can’t really tell what Shy-Kyun is thinking, but .... hmmm...

“well, I am pretty sure I am a human...”

At least, from what I remember I am sure I am a hundred percent human, you know?

I mean, from my birth, awakening, to my collapse, and even now, I am pretty sure, I have always been a human.

“so, why? Shy-Kyun. Why are you asking such a stupid thing?”

“well, Temporary Account, that is because...”

“because?....”

“your vital sign, Account....”

“Shy-Kyun, would you just get done with this already...”

“Ah, okay... so, Temporary Account, I did a quick check, but... your vital signs.....”

Nervous.

“they are Literally Breaking the Charts.”

Nervous.

"Oh? Is that so....”

Not interested.

“WHAT ARE YOU SAYING, Temporary account? Your vital signs, are abnormal, don’t you understand, they are abnormal, AB.NO.R.MAL, okay?”

Saying so, with great vigor, Shy-Kyun tries to show her point, but .... Honestly, after everything that just happened, I am already too tired to even fake reaction, let alone get surprised, and so, I just can’t bother...

Or more like, I am not surprised actually. I mean, I am level 8, you know? So it’s probably just the norm.

Not to mention, I am currently am testing my new thoughts acceler- well, No, I guess I should say that I am testing Observer’s new limits, huh?

But anyway, that’s not really important, what’s important is that some things are at least more clear now...

Especially with the fact that I am finally out of the Drive’s mental interference, and sooo..... yeah, it’s time to move on, and finally, get started...

“Started with this game, I guess.”

“what do you mea-”

“ah, I am just speaking to myself Shy-Kyun, no need to respond. so ... I take it that this is all, right?”

“Ah, yes. Except for Temporary Account’s high blood pressure, elevated heart rate, and impossible brain waves level....”

“There is nothing else to report....”

“Alright, then.... guess this is it, huh?”

Hearing Shy-Kyun’s response, and getting my confirmation, I relax, trying to calm myself, before then.....

Taking a deep breath, as I try to release my accelerated state.

Inhale. Exhale. Inhale. Exhale.

Inhale. Exhale. Inhale. Exhale.

“Huff...., Fuuu..., Huff...., Fuuu...”

and then, I...

“Now.”

KvZsTkScZs.

Weird noise.

Forcefully end my accelerated state, as I force my way through all of the weird sensory noise, and light hallucinations abruptly starting.

“haaa... now, this is better.”

Before then sighing of relief as all the mental load on me has....

lightened.