[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-angelic-system-that-turned-my-life-into-hell":3,"chapter-the-angelic-system-that-turned-my-life-into-hell-the-angelic-system-that-turned-my-life-into-hell-chapter-34":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Angelic System That Turned My Life Into Hell",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1381407,1829,"Chapter 34: Enemies","the-angelic-system-that-turned-my-life-into-hell-chapter-34",34,"\u003Cp>\"A-angels?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For most of the people, angels were just a myth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creatures like monsters and demons may exist, however, there were no traces of angels until now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if someone saw an angel and reported it, they would just laugh it off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To be honest, I still don’t comprehend why I can wield a heavenly relic even though I’m a normal human.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That voice in your head... What was it called? System? Didn’t it explain anything to you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mika shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It would always ignore those questions or switch topics. Even after ten years, I still don’t know anything about the system.\" he said defeated as he shrugged his shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ophelia still looked like something was bothering her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is still something I would like to know...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She clenched the sheet tightly as she looked determined as well as nervous in Mika’s innocent eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The person with the halo and golden hair was you, right...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\" he replied firmly without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then, tell me... What was that form?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He appeared a little gloomy as his eyes shifted downwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Truth be told, my memories are still hazy... I just know that the system and I call this Autopilot...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whenever I lose consciousness, the system can turn on Autopilot, which takes control over my body.\" he added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But there’s more to it, isn’t there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The image of Mika using some kind of arrows made of light was one of the many images burned inside Ophelia’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For unknown reasons, as long as my body is in that state it can use the power of an angel.\" he stated sternly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ophelia covered her face with her hand as she looked at the ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha...\" she started laughing wryly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After having heard so much information about angels and Mika’s mysterious contract, breaking any kind of logic, she could only laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, I need some time to digest it... I will go outside... I will be back in a few minutes...\" she said as she left the room while holding her head as if she had a headache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mika waited until she left the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as soon as the door was closed, Mika grabbed his chest tightly and covered his mouth with the other hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He began to cough hard and in pain as blood slipped through his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haa... Haa...\" he gasped for air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His throat still stung and still felt warm from the blood he had to spit out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In addition, the area around his chest felt painfully tight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought we agreed on not using Autopilot anymore...\" Mika said exhausted and irritated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I told you that I don’t want to go into that state...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was still desperately gasping for air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Ophelia was present, he managed to hold back as he did not want to worry her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he reached his limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The recoil from using Autopilot was yet to stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I had no choice.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No choice...? Don’t dare to pretend like you don’t know...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Every time my body enters that mode, my lifespan will be cut in half...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I know.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that so...? Then, say it... How much longer do I have?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rather than exhausted, he sounded more irritated now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[A little bit more than two years.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mika pressed his clenched fists on his legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gritted his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was frustrated and angered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, his mood changed suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see...\" he said with a carefree sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since forming the contract, he knew that his life would not be a normal life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He faced ridiculous quests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He faced enemies, who should be usually above his league.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He possessed a power so strong it could be considered a gift from God.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He received rewards everyone would dream of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He received punishments everyone would be scared of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having one’s lifespan shortened could be considered as some kind of punishment, too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A little bit extreme, but nonetheless a punishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mika accepted it as such.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like he accepted everything from the system without many questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From an early age, Mika followed its instructions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, as much as he complained, he would still do certain things if the system ordered it without doubts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, he did not question the reason for turning on Autopilot any further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Mika himself still did not realize that he turned him into something akin to an obedient dog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey system, what will happen if we use Autopilot again?\" Mika asked as he blankly stared at the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[If your body activates Autopilot again, then you will certainly die.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He somehow expected this answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He chuckled lightly with a wry smile that did not reach his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Don’t worry about the shortened lifespan.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How encouraging...\" Mika said deadpan as he was in the bed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his eyes directed at the ceiling, Mika was thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You warned me from talking about you and the contract, but why exactly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing was heard until the system heaved a sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I suppose I can tell you now.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, Mika’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not really expect the system to answer his question after it always dodged them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I... No. We cannot risk the possibility of our enemies to catch wind of us for now.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enemies?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Yes, our enemies. The ones opposing us since we began to exist.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the first time, Mika heard of its enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Our enemies are none other than demons.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-what...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[If they know about us and especially Excalibur, then you would be their greatest target.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-wait a minute! Why would I be their target?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Because Excalibur is in your possession currently. Their goal is to get Excalibur. And in their eyes, you are just a small fry. Taking it away from you is easier than stealing candy from a child.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t screw with me! Do I have to live so secretive for the rest of my life?! It may just be two years, but still!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[That is why I am here. Since the day we met, I was determined to turn you into the strongest.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? Strongest? What are you talking about now?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mika was still confused and irritated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I will turn you into something, whom even demons would fear.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-wouldn’t I be some kind of monster then...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, say something!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whereas Mika was trying to get an answer out of the system, said enemies were holding a meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somewhere, in a different realm far different than the human’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground was rotten and dyed in blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trees and any kind of vegetation were on the verge of drying to death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bones of monsters were scattered everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flying monsters were in the clouded crimson-red sky as they screeched strident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a sinister dark castle, which was high enough to reach the monsters in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had multiple towers and among the towers, the one in the middle was the biggest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that main tower, certain entities were talking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So Zantar was killed, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man on the throne was talking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, my liege!\" another man, who was on his knees, reported enthusiastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze was directed to the ragged red carpet leading to the throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pardon my rudeness, however, that’s what he gets for crossing realms without permission!\" he added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow, that’s harsh. Weren’t you two brothers?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We were indeed brothers, but if he gets in the way of my liege’s plan, then I no longer consider him a relative of mine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man on the throne sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whatever... Just tell me when the next portal will be opened.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With pleasure!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the one who seemed like the man’s retainer took out a document.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to the information we received today, they can open a portal in a few months again. In addition, the person stated that the portal would be more than enough to transport an S-rank demon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see. Guess, we will just do that and send one of them to their realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Liege! Pardon my rudeness again, but may I get permission to cross realms with my men?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm? What’s your reason? No, let me guess, it’s because of your brother, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes... I sincerely apologize for this foolish display...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought you abandoned him a few minutes ago?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes... But I cannot accept that a mere human killed him...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So it’s revenge?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No. I could care less about something as trivial as revenge. I just want to restore my blood’s pride. To think that a human killed someone, who shared my blood, hurts my pride as a demon...\" he said disgusted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, fine. Do what you want. But don’t forget the initial plan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, my liege! I will return with good news!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good, you can leave now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Content, the retainer stood up and vanished in the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man on the throne still had a smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those stupid angels must be still thinking that we have our eyes on Excalibur...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His grin widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a long time, demons crossed realms through a portal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The angels thought that they were searching for Excalibur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But they couldn’t be more wrong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1515,"2026-06-05T22:24:02.043Z",1,"novelbin.me","ac1689724816bf2589537442d627a3cb4dd6ed55b6443e2ae607e1b73bff4161","the-angelic-system-that-turned-my-life-into-hell-chapter-35","the-angelic-system-that-turned-my-life-into-hell-chapter-33",315,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-angelic-system-that-turned-my-life-into-hell-cover.jpg"]