Chapter 53 – Day 53

Day 53

The Sword Demon, devoured by the vengeful spirits, died without leaving a single piece of flesh, literally.

The villains who watched this scene remained silent.

It was partly because of the terribly gruesome end that the Sword Demon faced.
But the most fundamental reason was the strength of the girl who seemed to be nothing special.

How on earth could such a result be achieved?
Of course, they say that the strength of abilities doesn’t consider age, but still, the girl’s opponent was the Sword Demon.

The Sword Demon who had been active as a villain for 30 years, brutally killing countless civilians and heroes.
The rank given by heroes was Grade 2, but his strength had already surpassed Grade 2 and could be said to have reached Grade 1.

Only the Nine Villains and the Emperor seemed to know about the Sword Demon’s end, remaining so calm.

* * *

Even after the Sword Demon’s horrific death, the executive selection continued.

Of course, the Sword Demon’s end was a great shock to many villains, but the position of an executive in the newly formed Villain Association was still too attractive a prey.

However.

“Shall we try fire this time?”

The villain who faced Cheon Seoa next after the Sword Demon died without leaving even a handful of ashes, consumed by flames that rose from his toes.

“Hmm, I feel like using wind now.”

The next villain who faced her died horribly, slashed to pieces inside a prison made of wind as sharp as blades.

“I want to try making an ice statue.”

Then, as Cheon Seoa said, the next villain was engulfed by absolute zero temperature and turned into an ice statue.

Gradually, fear began to rise in the hearts of many villains.

Due to the nature of the executive selection process, forfeiting was not allowed.
And since escape was impossible, any villain who encountered Cheon Seoa was as good as dead.

However, that doesn’t mean Cheon Seoa killed all the villains.

“You seem quite useful.”

A villain who fought using all sorts of mechanical devices.
Seeing this villain’s unique abilities and potential, Cheon Seoa decided not to take their life, judging that they could be helpful to the villain association that Emperor was creating.

A few other villains also caught Cheon Seoa’s eye and miraculously survived.

And so, when the number of remaining villains who fought for their lives dwindled to 10.

“With this, I declare the executive selection process over.”

Perhaps conscious of the other villains’ gazes.

Emperor, who was not in the wheelchair as seen in the mansion but ‘acting’ to walk with the help of illusions created by subordinates and telekinesis, solemnly declared.

The ten villains who survived the executive selection process, including Cheon Seoa, were selected as executives of the newly created villain association.

Moreover, according to the new ranking system established by Emperor, they were all 9-star villains.

While the Hero Association divides ranks from 1st to 10th class, with lower numbers indicating greater strength.
The Villain Association created by Emperor divides ranks from 1 star to 10 stars, with higher numbers indicating exponentially greater strength.

Of course, the most decisive reason for adopting this ranking system was.

Emperor’s intention that ‘There’s no reason for the villain association I create to imitate the hero association.’

If that’s the case.

“Shouldn’t they have avoided naming it ‘Villain Association’ in the first place?”

“Huh? What did you say?”

“It’s nothing.”

Cheon Seoa muttered as she settled into the chartered flight returning to Japan after witnessing the founding of the Villain Association.
Mio, the Sword Demon who was clinging close to her side, tilted her head in confusion.

By the way.

“Somehow, I’ve ended up belonging to both the Hero Association and the Villain Association.”

Cheon Seoa chuckled involuntarily as she murmured.

In the Villain Association, she was a 9-star villain with the villain name ‘Empress’.
In the Hero Association, she was a 7th-rank hero with the hero name ‘Distortion Mage’.

Somehow.

“I’ve acquired the name that child used to call me.”

Using a sacred treasure engraved with the art of regression that existed in ancient times, she had traveled back through countless flows of time.

That child had called her Empress, and now she had truly become an Empress.

At this rate.

“I might really end up destroying humanity on Earth.”

Cheon Seoa muttered with a slight smile.

Of course, that’s impossible.

If she had truly decided to destroy humanity, that child wouldn’t have had the chance to use the sacred treasure engraved with the art of regression, no matter how powerful it was.

No, even before that, there wouldn’t have been the numerous survivors that child had seen.

Because if it were them, they wouldn’t have handled it so carelessly.

More importantly.

“I’m starting to want to visit other countries now.”

“W-What do you mean! Don’t tell me you’ve grown tired of Japan?”

Mio, who overheard Cheon Seoa’s mumbling, exclaimed with an expression as if the sky was falling.

However, Mio wasn’t the only one shocked.

The remaining eight villains on the private jet… no, excluding the Seven Sword Emperors and Mara Monk who claimed Korea and China as their territories, the other six villains’ eyes lit up.

Now that Cheon Seoa’s interest in Japan had waned, they thought they might be able to invite her to the countries they ruled over.

Of course, the Mara Monk and Seven Sword Emperors were naturally exceptions since Cheon Seoa had already visited once.

As they were all eyeing each other, the first to step forward was the Agent.

“In that case, how about visiting the United States next?”

“The United States?”

“Yes. It’s a place with plenty to see and eat. Ah, didn’t you say you liked amusement parks, miss? Then how about Disney Island? It’s an amusement park boasting an area similar to Seoul, with so many attractions that you couldn’t enjoy them all even if you spent three days and nights there.”

“That sounds nice.”

At the Agent’s words, Cheon Seoa smiled brightly and showed interest.

Feeling urgent, the remaining five villains also appealed to the advantages of their respective countries.

But Cheon Seoa had already made up her mind.

The next destination is.

“I want to go to the United States.”

Aah….

Upon hearing Cheon Seoa’s words, the representative wore a victor’s smile, while the remaining five villains slumped in despair.

“Don’t be so down. We have plenty of time anyway, so I plan to visit all countries slowly and steadily.”

Seeing their visible disappointment, Cheon Seoa said with a gentle smile.

Thus, Cheon Seoa arrived in Japan via Mio’s private jet and immediately moved to board a flight to the United States.

During this process, the representative said she could go directly to the United States through his private jet, but.

“I wanted to try flying first class once.”

Cheon Seoa said this, rejecting the representative’s suggestion.

* * *

“Wow, there’s definitely a reason why people keep talking about first class.”

Cheon Seoa said, looking around after taking her seat.

Indeed, perhaps it’s because each seat costs 40 million won.

The seat Cheon Seoa was sitting in now was on a completely different level from the typical economy class.

A seat so spacious that even with legs fully stretched, they wouldn’t reach the end.

With numerous buttons right next to it, the chair could be transformed into a bed when operated.

In addition to various amenities, pajamas were arranged for comfortable sleep during late hours.

“I wanted to drink alcohol too.”

Cheon Seoa muttered, puffing her cheeks.

First class offers a welcome drink before departure.
Perhaps because Cheon Seoa’s appearance looked like a middle school student, or at most a first-year high school student even if generously estimated.

The provided welcome drink was not alcohol, but various types of soft drinks.

Cheon Seoa’s dissatisfaction was met with the agent bowing his head apologetically and saying:

“I’m sorry, miss. Right now, the alcohol…”

“It’s okay. I was just saying. Anyway, the alcohol I want can’t be found on Earth.”

Cheon Seoa calmed down the agent who looked like he was about to run off to get alcohol right away.

Although Cheon Seoa didn’t particularly like alcohol, she did drink it occasionally.

However, all those drinks were made with ingredients obtained from the upper realm.

There was no way to make the alcohol Cheon Seoa wanted here on Earth.

Nevertheless, the agent still couldn’t hide his apologetic expression.

“Is this place really suitable? If you give me just 30 minutes, I could find a better…”

“It’s fine. I’m really okay. It feels like I’m traveling after a long time, which is nice.”

“I see.”

Despite Cheon Seoa’s assurances, the agent still couldn’t hide his apologetic and sorry expression.

The seat Cheon Seoa is sitting in now is a top-class seat worth 40 million won per person.

But even so, everything seemed insufficient in the agent’s eyes.
Perhaps it was because this was the first time he had alone time with Cheon Seoa.
As an agent, he only wanted to provide the best of everything for Cheon Seoa.

And so, with a bit of commotion, the plane carrying Cheon Seoa took off, racing down the runway and soaring into the sky.