Chapter 48 – However, Hiding is Useless (2)

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Translated by Heavenly Cat

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It wasn’t that I was trying to hide it meticulously.

I merely accomplished what I naturally had to accomplish.

So I don’t go around shooting my mouth off about the achievements I established.

But hiding the truth was also.

Something that went against a noble’s attitude.

‘In the end, it means it’s because of my tiring personality.’

I peered into my smartphone and then lifted my teacup.

Clack

“They are being deeply fussy.”

What a truly plain sentiment you have there.

If it had been the me of the past, you see.

Tea time my foot.

It’s a reaction where I wouldn’t have even been able to sleep properly because my heart was pounding so hard.

Explosive, no, even that is not enough.

It was literally a ripple effect on the level of a nuclear explosion.

First of all, the combat video with the Great Evil released from Gaon’s side.

‘To think that appearance was being recorded.’

Originally, I think they said the purpose was analyzing the monster’s pattern.

Thanks to my appearance accidentally getting caught in there, it meant I saved myself some trouble.

Because the expression of the reporter, Jung Man-seok, who was startled by my words, was still vivid.

“They merely need to just believe it.”

It was me speaking like some cult leader but.

How could that be easy to believe?

Saying the authority of the Yusra Kingdom lies with me means.

That I established an immense achievement in the Yusra Kingdom, and based on that achievement, I built up enormous relationship and influence.

At the current point in time, an achievement that immense?

If he had the wit as a reporter.

He would have noticed around that point.

That I was the protagonist of the world-class message who saved the Yusra Kingdom from the Great Evil.

So it’s only natural if they couldn’t believe it.

Great Evil, Seven Deadly Sins Greed.

The guy was level 650, and a demon-kin monster on top of that.

“In the end, it was nothing more than a trivial demon.”

Although I am speaking shamelessly right now.

If it weren’t for the help of the Lionheart Knights, Gaon, and Berserker……. I wouldn’t have even been able to find the guy in the vast Golden Palace, and even if I did, I wouldn’t have been able to fight properly due to magic power depletion.

However, the only one who knows the inside story of that is me alone.

Moreover, perhaps thanks to the editing.

Even to my own eyes, the me inside the video looked strong.

It really felt a little bit like watching some hero movie.

Yes, everything was good.

……Except for exactly one thing.

‘Damned dark history.’

This cursed blabbermouth of mine is always the problem……!

[It is time to correct the error. Nameless King.]

Even for Hakuna, the time to correct the error has come but.

When exactly will the time to correct my dark history come!

The most shameful thing of all is.

That video adorned all sorts of portal sites, including Nettube.

What do those words mean?

It means the existences of love-hate sent me a Talk message.

-………………Crazy bastard

A message they went out of their way to even attach a video link to send.

It was my mortal enemy, Lee Ye-rim.

-Yeol-ah, why do you look cooler as time goes by?

-But until when are you going to stubbornly stick with that eighth grader syndrome concept?

-On second thought, guess it’s fine to keep doing it~ The reaction’s good~

The 2nd, Lee Ji-yoon, sent not one, but three messages.

-Youngest! It feels like you’re becoming more reliable as time goes by, it’s nice to see^^ A-rang is going crazy saying her uncle is like a prince too! She asks me several times a day when she can see her uncle.

Eldest Sister, Lee Eun-hye.

……Yeah, because Eldest Sister is nice.

Even though she probably didn’t send it with that intent.

‘……A-rang-ah. Please don’t think about seeing your uncle for a while.’

The attached photo.

The appearance of A-rang smiling brightly while looking at me on the TV.

This feeling like my dark history got caught by my niece.

This embarrassment was hard to express in words.

Of course, there was not a single outward sign of it.

An infinitely upright posture.

I sent a reply, reverently, beyond just being calm.

-It is all thanks to Elder Sisters watching over me.

Damned etiquette and formality.

A polite attitude toward older sisters, who are elders, is natural.

Immediately, a message from my mortal enemy pops up.

-Sisters, he’s fr crazy I think

……It’s done.

The one who gets tired if I speak more, if I speak any further, is me.

Still, it was a relief.

The long message from Eldest Sister that popped up next.

-Mom and Dad also seemed to have set aside a load of worries after seeing your appearance this time! They seemed to have been worrying a lot even if they didn’t say it before that……

Anyway, thanks to pride, I stopped making my family worry.

For today at least, I am a filial son.

‘From now on, I only need to worry about myself.’

Because I had just poured oil on soaring flames.

‘You know, the Myth Guild.’

The Myth Guild was properly paying the price for disturbing my mood.

They must be taking the backlash head-on just as much as they hid behind the media.

“However, it is lacking.”

Of course, the netizens’ comment bombing alone is lacking.

‘If it wasn’t for that interview, see.’

There would have been no need for me to suffer through such disgrace.

I leisurely tilted my teacup and sharpened the blade of revenge.

I will return this feeling of shame folded several times over…….

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A battle of wits was in full swing among the broadcasting stations.

Who will thrust a camera at Lee Ho-yeol first!

The current buzz surrounding Lee Ho-yeol was hard to express in words.

Just by capturing Lee Ho-yeol solo in their camera angle.

They would be guaranteed a viewership rating that exceeds at least 20 percent.

However.

“Unless a person is truly crazy for viewership ratings…….”

“Who would want to crawl into that tiger’s den?”

“He already had a prickly personality, it probably got even pricklier.”

Would anyone be able to step forward rashly.

Lee Ho-yeol, who was already difficult to cover as it is.

They say such Lee Ho-yeol was actually strong enough to defeat a level 650 monster by himself.

As if that wasn’t enough, unlike before, he had a publicly expressed his uncomfortable mood.

Today’s Arcana, PD Hyun Yong-seok.

Also known as the crazy bastard for viewership ratings, even he had no choice but to step back this time.

“It was only recently that our Jong-jin almost died riding a helicopter. We can’t send him to a place of death again. I’ll hold it in just this once. Jong-jin-ah.”

Even Hyun Yong-seok comes out like that.

It was needless to speak of the situation of other broadcasting stations.

Let’s give up on Lee Ho-yeol.

Even if they made such a judgment, it wasn’t like the broadcasting station bastards would just sit idly sucking their thumbs.

Not as much as Lee Ho-yeol, and in a completely different way from Lee Ho-yeol, it was an enthusiastic response but…….

Because there was a place where viewership rating alone was guaranteed.

“So how is the reaction of the Myth Group headquarters?”

Myth Group Building.

The installed photo line was also fully packed with broadcasting station cameras and reporters.

It was the Myth Guild that practically received a public snipe from Lee Ho-yeol.

And that Myth Guild was practically an affiliate of the Myth Group.

Flash

A reporter who was popping his flash for practice whispered.

“By the way, they are no joke. Myth, too.”

“I know right. I never thought they would break through head-on.”

“Anyhow, ordinary folks like us just can’t keep up with the minds of Players, can we?”

The Master of the Myth Guild, Baek Yi-seol.

She immediately put out an answer to Lee Ho-yeol’s interview.

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[Breaking News] Myth Guild Baek Yi-seol, “Lee Ho-yeol, I will go to meet him.”

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It was an attitude that made one click their tongue even looking back at it again.

Aah. Loosening his mouth.

An anchor who was familiarizing himself with the script said to the director.

“Didn’t they just cleanly admit it? Whether it’s hiding cowardly, or playing petty tricks, it’s all them. Well, actually, it was a truth everyone who knows knew but…….”

“If they tried to deny it, they probably could have denied it to the end? Like, just look at our broadcasting station for one. The Myth guys are grabbing the collars of the higher-ups tightly.”

“Indeed, the sounds of wailing never ceased in the newsroom. Asking if they were their punching bag or something.”

Breaking through head-on when even public opinion has already turned their backs.

“Well, do they have something they are counting on?”

As the anchor muttered, the director replied.

“Ah, it’s your first time seeing Ms. Baek Yi-seol, isn’t it?”

“……Yes? That’s right. The real person is a first, isn’t it?”

“Of course, it makes sense. You take a look later.”

“Yes? Look at what?”

“You’ll understand where that confidence comes from.”

“……?”

Saying I’ll understand when I see her.

An answer that rather made the doubt grow bigger, let alone resolving it.

But that doubt didn’t last long.

“Oh! She’s out!”

Flash!

Because soon, Baek Yi-seol revealed her appearance in front of the photo line.

A barrage of pouring flashes.

However, Baek Yi-seol didn’t flinch even a single time.

A coat draped over her shoulders.

An unconventional outfit briefly seen underneath.

However, a brilliantly dazzling appearance that surpassed even that.

Baek Yi-seol.

Where her confidence comes from.

Did he say I’ll understand when I see her.

The moment he faced Baek Yi-seol, the anchor realized.

‘……This goes beyond pretty.’

She was alluring.

That she possessed something that bewitches people.

It was to the extent of making him forget even his main job.

The director gaped at the mesmerized anchor.

-What are you doing? The cue sign fell!

“……!”

The anchor, who finally collected his wits, opened his mouth.

“Yes, I am out here in front of the Myth Group headquarters right now!”

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The Mage Tower.

Even at the portal, Baek Yi-seol’s surroundings were a sea of people.

Even if the press had dropped out, Nettuber Players followed closely.

Even to them, this was a huge bait that could attract viewers.

You know, they could see the angle just from a glance.

“Me too! Do you know guys know how many times I suffered at the hands of the Myth Guild guys back when I was running rifts repeatedly?! What, a manipulation? No it isn’t? How did you know?”

Extremes and extremes.

Lee Ho-yeol, whose stock price is running at the highest.

And isn’t it the Myth Guild, running at the absolute peak of unfavorability.

Whatever that outcome is.

It was a matter of just sitting back, watching the show, and eating rice cakes.

There was no better opportunity than this for Nettubers.

-It’s funny that this is even becoming a hot topic lol

-Fr lol What do you guys see Sir Ho-yeol as?

-Does being the Guild Master of Myth and a conglomerate make you everything? If you weigh it like that, behind Lee Ho-yeol is the Yusra Kingdom lol

-Acting all spoiled, who do you think Lee Ho-yeol is?! Is she crazy

“That’s right. Our Ho-yeol hyung-nim will properly implement justice, right!”

Appropriately taking Lee Ho-yeol’s side.

-But it’s a fact that Myth has politicians backing them no matter what;;;;

-Fr, doesn’t it seem like it’ll just be a little tough?

-And Baek Yi-seol’s negotiating skills are amazing you know

-Her abilities are definitely certain ㅎㅎ;;

“As expected from our viewer hyung-nims and noona-nims. That’s a sharp observation.”

Creating a sense of crisis appropriately as well.

It was just a matter of gathering viewers.

And on top of that, even collecting money while slightly reading the room.

“Then shall we go with a refreshing reaction in the spirit of supporting our Ho-yeol hyung-nim again? Yes? You’re supporting Lee Ho-yeol, but why am I receiving the money? Ayy, I need to make a living too…….”

The commotion surrounding herself.

However, she only gave a small sneer.

‘Let’s see you babble on to your heart’s content.’

How foolish.

Because there isn’t much time left until that reaction gets flipped.

Baek Yi-seol, no, the Succubus advanced towards the portal.

The memories of Baek Yi-seol remaining in the body made her realize what a portal was, and what role it played.

The Succubus clicked her tongue at those following closely behind.

‘For a foolish human.’

Unnecessarily bothersome.

Soon, the Yusra Kingdom entered the Succubus’s vision.

Indeed, an atmosphere of her hometown wafted from this place.

No, to be exact, a second hometown perhaps.

Because she would always be a demon born in Hell.

The Succubus headed straight for the Golden Palace.

‘That’s coming into my hands, meaning.’

Lee Ho-yeol.

She didn’t imagine that he wouldn’t fall for her temptation.

Because after seizing Baek Yi-seol’s physical body, she was in a rapidly grown state.

Right, to express it in terms remaining in Baek Yi-seol’s memory…….

‘It probably means my level went up.’

To the extent of being able to covet a Higher Demon level.

And on top of that, isn’t Lee Ho-yeol also a man who can’t help it.

“What business brings you here?”

Unlike this female knight who blocked her path.

The one who halted her was Jesica.

Because the Lionheart Knights were carrying out the role of the Yusra Royal Guard.

Baek Yi-seol’s lips parted.

“I am Baek Yi-seol. I have come to meet Mr. Lee Ho-yeol.”

Jesica didn’t say anything twice.

“Outsiders are not permitted to enter. Please wait a moment.”

Such was Jesica who left her seat after saying that, but.

The Succubus’s eyes were sharp.

‘She’s nave to the point of being foolish.’

It seems she is placing her trust in Lee Ho-yeol, him.

‘All men are the same, you know.’

Just thinking of Jesica’s disappointed face made her feel ecstatic already.

Perhaps because of that, the wait wasn’t boring.

Besides, there was so much chattering going on around her.

“Looks like she finally arrived?”

“Please like and subscribe during the break timing.”

“……You’re telling me to go in there too? No, how am I supposed to go in there? You’re too much, really! You want me to get slashed to death by the Lionheart Knights!”

And Jesica returned.

“……?”

But why was it.

The corners of her mouth were slightly, minutely raised.

Jesica didn’t say anything twice this time either.

“He says to go back.”

……Wait a minute, what?

Y-You’re telling me to go back?

The Succubus was bewildered.

There is no way that’s possible.

She must not have conveyed it properly.

“Did you convey it accurately? That Baek Yi-seol from the Myth Guild has come to visit…….”

Jesica nodded her head at once.

“Today, I do not have time to waste on a meeting. Send her back.”

She continued her words with a cold voice.

“He definitely told me to relay it like so.”

For a moment, silence flowed between the two people

“……”

However, there was no way the Nettubers would let it slide quietly.

“……What the, it’s not even just a rejection but turning her away at the door?”

“She clearly said he has no time to waste, right? Then does that mean a meeting with Baek Yi-seol is no different from a waste of time……?”

“H-Hyung-nims! I think Baek Yi-seol got properly dumped just now?!”