It was as if a detector had been set off.
The bodys senses were sharpened.
!
I could feel the demons presence.
The moment [Natural Enemy] is triggered.
The position of the guy pictured in my head.
The demon had stepped into Frost.
Its a new feeling.
Anyway, its amazing. Lee Ho-yeol.
If this isnt the development of the clansmen, I dont know what is.
Suddenly, the first encounter with the rising demon.
Even the imp possessing Nam Chul-min didnt recognize me right away.
Comparing then and now, I wonder if this is the same demon hunter.
Perhaps the biggest influence is the level.
Yeah, because I was only level 55 back then.
Now Im level 295.
Thats a whopping 240 levels.
Plus, Ive improved my strength and agility stats through class quests. Its all worth it, all those moonlight gymnastics.
Youre off topic.
In that sense, I wondered what the hell he was doing.
On Frost. No, not just Frost.
Maximum relationship and influence.
Frost, who I have enabled [Authority] on.
How dare the demon step in, let alone a vendor!
Who is the demon?
A creature that is more of an eyesore to Grandfell than a helicopter banner.
Hence their inferiority.
As if burning them like banners wasnt enough.
I immediately manifested a portal.
Portals, a high-level skill that even Ranked players feel burdened to use.
Naturally, I didnt have such a high-level skill.
So how did I manifest a portal?
Im not sure.
Its a different kind of magic than skills.
The location of the demon.
Where I felt the aura.
The coordinates are in front of the Frost Gate.
Its not far away, and [Natural Enemy] must be activated.
Although the portal was manifested with great momentum.
Its a hippopotamus that eats mana. This?
My energy is visibly drained.
I realize with a start.
How do you maintain a portal like this?
Not to mention the tower.
Its a joke that dwarfs are compared to such a tower.
However, I dont let it get to me.
Bam.
What, what?!
Hes not one to mess around.
Especially now that theres a demon on the loose.
A portal opened in the air.
I emerged from it.
A middle-aged man appeared, agitated by the sight.
Excuse me. I dont know what misunderstanding there is, but yes, I am this person. Kenji Maeda. Ive been steadily working in politics for over a decade.
No, thats just a facade.
Of course it is.
Its not me, Grandfell, whos going to give that excuse the benefit of the doubt.
Ive told you many times.
You dont talk to the prey.
Flowing silence.
He was speaking now, almost begging.
Yes, I made a huge mistake, not only with the protesters, but with the helicopter. Ill never go near Frost again!
Politics.
I had guessed by the sound of it.
So this guy was right.
More than I expected.
I felt it when I turned back.UppTodat𝒆d fr𝒐m nô/v/e/lb(i)n.c(o)/m
The demon was becoming more cunning by the minute.
The succubus that possessed Baek Yi-seol.
The succubus was the master of the Shinhwa Guild. And just like Baek Yi-seols status as a chaebol second generation was utilized. This guy was doing the same.
In that sense, its a good thing.
I have developed a sense to sense the presence of demons.
The more subtle the demons become.
My keen senses will see the light.
While I was thinking.
Suddenly, I heard the players conversation.
Hey, its Ho Yeol!
Whats going on?
I dont know. I think its a Japanese politician apologizing for the protest and the helicopter. Hes just bowed out.
Really? It was already loud and distracting.
But wait. This is all good.
What, Ho-yeol, youre not good enough to be called hardness, now youre named sir?
Whats with the overwhelming title?
Of course, against my better judgment.
But its a title well deserved.
The body has accepted it as nonchalantly as always.
Yes, it is not incomprehensible.
Those players were the working class.
From rebuilding the kingdom of Yusra to restoring Frost. I was the one who unintentionally created working-class jobs, even if I didnt mean to.
If hes going to apologize like that, why did he do it?
Because Mr. Ho-yeol is coming, so I just lowered my tail.
Oh, shit. I didnt need to be interrupted.
Stares.
There are a lot of eyes.
He was relieved.
I could see the devil was relieved.
An illusion that doesnt make me laugh. Thats it.
I dont know about you, but Grandfell doesnt hold back.
He doesnt care what he sees.
I would have burned the demon possessing that man.
But.
ouch! You got hit in the face!
I know. I told you not to mess with your sister!
Mr. Lee. From now on, you wont look at me as an older sister!
Pride was telling.
The residents of Frost trying to get back on their feet from their wounds.
Burning demons in front of them?
Reopening a wound that was healing?
Thats not pride, thats stubbornness.
Clumps of snow coming and going.
I turned my head away from the kids in the middle of a snowball fight.
And I said to the boy.
Say that again.
Again? Oh, I apologize, there arent enough protesters.
No, again.
What? Yes, I apologize again.
Again.
?
I said coldly.
Look at who youre apologizing to.
The demons apology.
The resident of Frost, not me.
Realizing my meaning, he bowed his head in apology.
I apologize. Children.
My brother and sister winced in unison.
The older sister hid her brother behind her back.
I stared at the scene and worked my magic.
Yes, an apple is an apple, and demons are to be hunted.
There are a few spells I can manifest.
A demon like that, hunting in silence.
Why, like a succubus.
And yet you want to help me.
Get away from me!
Flick.
My sister threw a snowball at the mans face.
Puck.
A strike in the middle of the face.
Magic manifesting at the same time.
[Levels up].
Somehow the timing was perfect, and this
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Kenji Maeda.
Mmm.
He woke up in a hospital bedroom.
As soon as he opened his eyes, the men beside him spoke.
Maeda-san, are you awake?
I feel like Ive been asleep for a very long time.
Yes!
?
The men made subtle expressions at Maedas words.
Maeda was puzzled.
It literally felt like shed been asleep for a very long time and just woke up.
If I may use an analogy, yes, it was like waking up from a deep subconscious sleep.
Maeda smiles sheepishly.
Working in such a deep dream, Im impressed.
Fragments of the dream came back to me.
Joining the protesters in the field.
Helicopters hovering overhead.
Being interviewed by reporters.
And at the end, did you feel like you met someone higher up?
Maedas words stunned the men.
What really happened to your head?
A moment of tension.
Maeda frowned and said.
Turn on the TV.
?
You count from one to ten. Will you explain what happened while I was asleep? I mean everyone Dont be conceited as a player, open your eyes and ears. You have to watch the news to know how the world is going.
Maeda nervously picked up the remote.
Keep that in mind if you want to work with me.
Yes, the men were all players.
Government dogs to replace Inazuma, to be exact.
Maeda clicked her tongue.
They cant even understand a word I say, so how can I serve them?
Inazumas level of intelligence was far below her.
But Maeda was mistaken.
It wasnt that the men didnt understand, they just pretended not to.
For Maedas sake.
Beep
The anchors voice came from the TV.
-This is a screen of material obtained from the Internet.
Frost floats on the screen.
A middle-aged man slouching ugly.
Maeda clicked her tongue harder than before.
I dont know who he is, but hes cringing like that?!
Then it hit him.
Maedas eyes widened.
That wasnt him, was it?
What the hell is that?
Calm down. You must be absolutely calm.
Im asking you what happened!!!
Surely it wasnt a dream?
The protesters, the helicopter, and the man on high.
It was all real?
No, thats too weird to be true.
My memory shouldnt be this fuzzy.
I was in agony.
One after another, the subtitle popped into my head.
-Kenji Maeda, the ultimate humiliation of Japanese politics!
My, my, my body is the humiliation of the political world?
Bam!
Yes, that broadcaster has always been biased.
I recognized it when it started praising Hanryu.
Furious, Maeda changed the channel.
On another channel, there was definitely a proper.
!
A timely resource screen popped up.
Puck-!
There he was, getting hit with a snowball.
Could it be the grandson to be precise?
He was knocked out by a snowball thrown by a boy!
Maeda was at a loss for words.
The other men spoke up.
Theres nothing wrong with your brain, but we suspect memory loss.
Thats why you must take absolute rest.
Maeda-san, even if you keep looking, you wont find any good stories!
Beep
Beep
It was true.
No matter how many channels he turned, all he could see was his own humiliation and disgrace.
Or praise for Lee Ho-yeol.
-The scene of receiving an apology for the residents of Frost was really not a common scene. Shouldnt we Japanese politicians follow the attitude of player Lee Ho-yeol .
Aaahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!
Maeda screamed.
Was this really a memory loss?
Thinking didnt catch up with him.
Maedas eyes flashed as he screamed.
So, what were you guys doing while I was being a d*ck?
We were waiting, just like you said.
Wait? Was it really your job to wait until I was dead, socially, and do you think I brought in the likes of you to do this? Think proactively!
It was an unnecessary spark.
His own ugliness flickering in front of his eyes.
Maeda could hardly hold back his anger.
Stupid bastards! I was an idiot for trying to raise them!
So He didnt notice.
Druk
You should be quiet in a hospital, its proper etiquette and formality.
?
Dont move. Itll only take a few seconds to make skewers out of you.
Hisagi! Now, what brings you here?
Kazuma Hisagi.
Until the moment he opened the door to the hospital room and walked in.
Hisagis tongue flicked out like a snake.
Dont ask, you know.
There were six players from Maedas side in the hospital room.
By comparison, Hisagi was alone.
Still, the six players were frozen in place.
How intimidating!
I wonder if this is what venomous snakes emit.
I could feel that Hisagis words were not empty words.
Shuffle.
Hisagi sat down next to Maedas bed.
Im here to ask the higher-ups. Oh, Ill spare you the honorifics. You know I cut ties with the government.
So be it.
Are you crazy, by the way?
Well, what?
This thing you said you did alone.
For a moment, Hisagis spirits soared.
Hisagi spoke up.
I made it clear to you, if you didnt want me to go after you, dont touch Frost and Lee Ho-Yeol. You knew that.
I dont know what happened this time either. I dont remember!!
Oh, you dont remember? Thats a really good excuse.
Lighthearted lines.
But there wasnt the slightest hint of a smile on Hisagis face.
Dont bother trying to convince a bribed judge. Im here to tell you that the doctor told me that you have a head injury, and that the photographs show no abnormalities, so why cant you remember?
Uh, really. I dont remember. Please believe me!
Well, I dont know. Im taking your advice and actively thinking about it.
!
The players froze for a moment.
Hisagi spoke up.
But I cant either.
Ughhhhh. Im frustrated too. I really dont remember! No, I apologize if I dont remember. Ill go back to Frost and apologize to him again!
Thats not it. It wasnt the target this time, it was wrong from the start.
Hisagi said, trying to be nice.
You should just stay away and cower in the corner, thats how you apologize, Maeda. Keeping a low profile is the best way to apologize.
Ill do that, but please dont kill me!
Well. Think proactively again.
Ugh!
Maeda is furious.
That was enough.
Hisagi stood up from her seat.
Yuck.
He whispered to the dry-swallowing players.
Youd better stop holding on to that broken string.
!
Thats the end of the line.
Hisagi added.
A word of advice from a senior: the longer you dangle, the more it breaks.
Ill keep that in mind.
Good.
Hisagi said finally.
Ill keep thinking proactively, and youd better keep a low profile, Maeda. Im not as benevolent as Mr. Ho-Yeol. In that sense, you should be grateful to Mr. Ho-Yeol.
Maeda was too frightened to reply.
He would always live his life from now on, haunted by the fear that Hisagi was watching him.
No wonder he couldnt do anything stupid.
Druk
The hospital room Hisagi had left.
The men sighed, finally relaxing.
Thats Kazuma Hisagi.
The imposing presence of a top ranker.
It was more than I could have imagined.
I couldnt help but feel dazed.
More than that Hisagi-san .
Not to mention his performance so far.
Hisagis mention of him and the respect he showed for him.
The players barely swallowed dryly.
Gulp
How strong is Lee Ho-yeol, anyway?
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I checked the status window.
[Name: Grandfell Claudie Arpheus Romeo]
[Class: Demon Hunter]
[Level: 296]
[Stats]
Strength: 45 / Agility: 46 / HP: 243 / Luck: 5 / Aesthetics: ]
[Points held: 1]
Only level 296.
Thats not even close to being a mature level.
However, Im good at grasping topics.
Whoa.
Such weak physical training.
I can only be serious about class quests.
At least I have some good news today, which makes me feel less lonely.
I wiped off the sweat and checked my messages.