As the world’s time stood still, Enoch glared at the being standing before him.
The Star Hated by All.
A blemish—no, the greatest scar—on this beautiful world crafted by The Savior Who Is One and All.
A ruler of the abyss, drenched in malice.
The King of Hell.
‘But why…’
Enoch wondered silently.
‘…Why can’t I sense any power from him?’
The charred wings stretching wide, the features shining brighter than any star—all unmistakably signaled that this was the Star Hated by All.
And yet, not a speck of mana could be felt.
<Why are you staring so hard?>
The Star curled his lips into a grin.
<You tried to harm this body’s contractor. That’s the gravest insult to me. And besides…>
He bent down.
Then poked the unconscious cheek of Jeong Noeul with his index finger.
<…It’s not a big deal, but looks like you took down a few nobodies too.>
“Hmph.”
Enoch scoffed.
“Original Sinner. Though The Savior Who Is One and All permitted your temporary reinstatement, as an archangel overseeing all of Heaven, I cannot condone the King of Hell crawling back from the pit.”
<An archangel overseeing Heaven…>
Repeating Enoch’s words, the Star…
<…So, who the hell are you?>
…asked with an amused smirk.
“W-What?!”
Enoch’s face twisted with rage.
“I am Enoch! A high-ranking angel serving The Savior Who Is One and All! I was once human—but I ascended to angelhood thanks to my achievements!”
<Ah, so you were human once. No wonder you don’t know.>
The Star sighed.
<Well, whatever. I get it now. A child who’s never even seen a trilobite is picking a fight with me. It’s my fault for letting my guard down.>
“You dare mock me?!”
Enoch shouted, raising his right hand toward the sky.
“Look at the countless stars above, antagonist! The Constellations are surrounding you!”
<Is it overcast or something? I don’t see any stars.>
“I know your scheme! Even if you deceived our merciful Savior, you cannot fool me. You manifested through your contractor to invade the human world! The Demon God was just the vanguard!”
<Wow…>
The Star blinked, incredulous, and then grinned like he was watching a clown perform tricks.
<You’ve got quite the imagination. My only goal is to become the greatest idol.>
“Don’t be absurd!”
<Heh. So, how did you plan to stop me?>
“I was going to eliminate your contractor to nullify the contract, thus removing your grounds for manifestation…”
Enoch grinned.
“But now that you’ve appeared in your true body, that’s no longer necessary. You understand, don’t you? The moment you descend in your true form—it means the human world is in crisis!”
<Yeah, I figured.>
The Star looked up.
Through the stormy sky, a series of faint voices echoed.
[Constellation ‘The Noble of War’ expresses concern over the Star Hated by All’s true manifestation.]
[Constellation ‘Shadow Princess of the Frost Giant’ agrees with ‘The Noble of War’.]
[Constellation ‘Demon Who Became a Guardian Deity’ proposes securing the Star Hated by All’s contractor.]
[Constellation ‘Crescent Moon Awaiting the Day of Destruction’ suggests taking the contractor hostage….]
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<Enoch.>
The Star looked him dead in the eye.
<I don’t like this world crafted by the Savior. Creatures harm each other, and the Constellations beg those creatures for belief. It’s a pathetic world.>
“You deny the Creator’s world? That is blasphemy!”
<I know. And in that case, remember—this, too, is providence.>
Ssssshhh—
The Star Hated by All began to rise into the sky.
Enoch’s eyes widened in horror.
<You tried to harm my contractor. If not only you—but all the Constellations seek to impose their will on my contractor’s life—>
The Star raised his right arm and pointed skyward.
<I, the Star Hated by All, shall fulfill my role as the enemy of all stars that adorn this world.>
“Th-That’s impossible…”
Enoch had no time to reply.
The sky turned red.
Red blotches bloomed across the heavens like sores.
And Enoch knew exactly what they meant.
Gates.
Gates were emerging in every domain governed by Constellations.
If visible from here with the naked eye, then every one of those red dots must be an SSS-grade Gate.
Enoch had anticipated the Star would be formidable—but not to this extent.
After all, the Star’s rebellion against the Savior had occurred before any of the other deific beings even existed.
<Enoch. And all Constellations watching over this world.>
Standing before a sea of Gates, the Star declared:
<If any of you dare take my contractor as hostage…>
Swish—!
The Star instantly appeared next to Enoch.
‘Couldn’t sense his movement at all…’
Enoch stared, stunned.
<…Then I shall take your world hostage.>
The Star whispered, smiling.
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It happened in an instant.
The blink of an eye.
In that fleeting moment, Enoch was cast into the middle of the universe.
‘This… this is impossible…’
In the crimson-stained void, countless Gates were opening.
Nothing had emerged yet—but that was likely due to the Star’s mercy.
‘Which means—I must stop him, no matter what!’
Enoch clenched his teeth.
Even if it sparked another war, the Star must be stopped.
This was a critical moment—any second, demons could invade again.
And the scale would dwarf even the last Demon God invasion.
“Constellations! Aid me!”
In response to his cry, status windows flashed behind him.
[Constellation ‘The Noble of War’ supports Enoch.]
[Constellation ‘Shadow Princess of the Frost Giant’ supports Enoch.]
[Constellation ‘Demon Who Became a Guardian Deity’ supports Enoch.]
[Constellation ‘Crescent Moon Awaiting the Day of Destruction’ supports Enoch.]
[ConstellationConstellationConstellationConstellation…]
[SupportSupportSupportSupportSupportSupportSupportSupport…]
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‘Even as my allied Constellations pour their support into me…’
The Star Hated by All shattered every single one of them.
“Damn it!”
<There’s no human here to get swept up in your prayers.>
With a calm smile, the Star charged at Enoch.
<So give it your all. Let’s see you dance.>
Hearing the Star’s words, Enoch steeled himself.
Even if his body shattered, he would stop this wicked being.
He swore on it.
“I will never let you destroy this world!”
Enoch thrust his hand forward.
Instantly, countless asteroids floating nearby shot toward the Star.
<What’s this, a game of dodgeball?>
The Star waved his arm.
The asteroids didn’t even touch him—they turned to dust and scattered.
Fwoosh!<Nice try.>
He appeared beside Enoch in a blink, whispering playfully.
“I… I can’t believe this…”
A being this powerful really existed?
Each time Enoch recalculated the Star’s position for a counterattack, he vanished.
Clang, clang, clang—
Enoch was struggling just to block the Star’s blows.
<You’re quick.>
Whirl—
The Star smirked and pulled back his right arm.
Simultaneously—
Bzzzzzzzz—
A reverse pentagram magic circle flared to life, engulfing the surroundings.
<You’d best dodge this one rather than block.>
Enoch knew it, too.
This was a strike backed by magic circles numbering in the thousands—millions—billions.
Taking it head-on would be suicide.
But—too late.
‘I can’t dodge it!’
Enoch shielded himself with his wings.
BOOOOOM—!!
The Star’s fist crashed into Enoch.
A flash erupted, shaking the universe.
When the light faded, Enoch’s ragged body was revealed—cradled in his shredded wings, plummeting.<How dull.>
The Star clicked his tongue and glided toward Enoch.
<Think you’ve returned to your human days? Don’t pretend to be dead. You won’t die that easily.>
Gripping Enoch’s torn wings, the Star spoke.
“W-What are you going to do to me…?!”
Enoch cried in pain.
<What else?>
The Star smiled coldly.
<I’m taking you to Papa’s domain. Let’s go admire the flowers together.>
“…What?”
Enoch’s eyes widened.
Ignoring him, the Star soared toward the edge of the universe—
To the boundary between dimensions.
To the domain of The Savior Who Is One and All.
To the Garden of Eden.
“Guh… guh…”
Foaming blood, Enoch crawled through the flower fields.
The Star followed behind with light steps.<Truly a beautiful land.>
He looked around.
The colors of every flower and tree in the world mingled in harmonious beauty.
Rainbow-like vines stretched across the sky, dividing the heavens, beyond which the architecture of every dimension shimmered in circular light.
“Y-You…”
Enoch gasped, face twisted in fury.
“Remember this… This is blasphemy…”<So noisy.>
Stomp.
The Star stepped on Enoch’s shoulder.
<Enoch, you were once human, right?>
“Y-Yes, I…”
<Then how could you so easily trample another human’s life?>
The Star grabbed one of Enoch’s wings.
<Judging by how you manifested through a descendant, it means that poor creature who liked insect encyclopedias… was just a pawn to you?>
“That was my living sacrifice to destroy you…!”
<You really believed that, huh?>
The Star shrugged.
<What stripped you of your humanity? Was it…>
Crack!
He gripped Enoch’s wing harder.
<This thing?>
“L-Let go…! That’s a gift from the Savior Himself!”
<You treasured this thing that much?>
With a wicked grin, the Star tore the wing off.
<I’ll lighten your burden.>
“Aaaargh!! Stop! Stop iiiiit!!”
Enoch’s face contorted in agony.
The Star laughed, as if those screams were music.
He ripped Enoch’s wings from his back and scattered them like flower petals.
Flesh tore. Bones shattered.
Blood flowed, staining Eden.
<Whoo…>
Flump.
As crimson feathers drifted down, the Star leaned against a tree.
He looked down at the unconscious, blood-drenched Enoch.
Then bit into the forbidden fruit.<What a vile taste.>
Spit.
He spat out the pulp.
Sour and sweet.
Bitter and salty.
Countless creatures were exiled from paradise just to taste this?
…Then perhaps he was envious, the Star thought.
<…Heh.>
Tossing the fruit behind him, he looked up at the sky.
<You’ve finally returned.>
A question, never meant to be answered.
A sky adorned with countless dimensions.
Universes built of stars.
Within them, the Star Hated by All spotted one presence.
Ryu Eunyul.
<My creation… to stand before you…>
He looked down at his blood-soaked body.
<…I really look like a mess.>
He let out a small laugh.
Then stood, unfurling his wings.
<He’s going to nag me for this.>
FLAP—!
And with that—
The Star Hated by All took flight.
Little Pink Starfish 
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