The showdown between Nadeshiko and the Emperor.

    Following her suggestion to have a 1:1 meeting, I secretly returned to the hotel penthouse with the Emperor, taking Nadeshiko with me.

    “Would you like some alcohol?”

    “Yes. It’s quite good.”

    “Who is the master and servant?”

    “I am the same person, but there is no difference.”

    Nadeshiko and the Emperor sat across from each other at the table.

    I sat down between them and prepared a glass, and we started the masterpiece right away without any snacks.

    Anyway, common interests are enough for snacks.

    “Please tell me later when you see me. The way that person moves his body is really bad.”

    “Hayabu Love Susanoo still seemed like a smartass. I think Susanoo will become stronger if he realizes the cold reality, and it would be good if Hayabusa learns to respect his seniors and adults.”

    “A friend named Cheok Jun-kyung, you tend to train your body, right? The type that only covers this ability?”

    “Unfortunately, it is closer to the latter. I rarely do strength training.”

    Evaluating, pointing out, and admonishing people with special abilities.

    ‘It’s not just my exclusive possession.’

    The same is true even if you become an SS-level person with special abilities.

    Although he cannot directly lecture the person in front of him, he can at least make comments about the talented people in the country.

    of course.

    “Sorry for interrupting the conversation, but it seems like they are only evaluating the capabilities of those who can handle it.”

    When I mentioned the talented person who was a hot topic, the two people silently avoided eye contact while holding their glasses.

    “If you are at SS level, you can speak confidently. It’s good for me, and it’s good for the people in the organization.”

    “No, I didn’t win it myself, so isn’t it a bit wrong to talk carelessly?”

    “It is not polite to seniors or fellow Korean SS-level students.”

    ” Is it okay to blatantly criticize Tushin, Cheok Jun-kyung, and Hayabu Love Susanoo?”

    “I’m talking about things to fix in the sense that things will go well. Isn’t that right?”

    “That’s right. Normally, people from the same country cannot look at their country’s heroes objectively. It’s something that can be seen more clearly when seen by people from other countries.”

    I don’t think there’s anything special about evaluating someone, but it seems to be different for these people.

    “So the evaluation is limited to S level?”

    “Well, that would be good, right? Because it’s the most appropriate snack.”

    “I also agree. The most suitable one is… a talent who can rise to SS level in Japan.”

    There is now something to drink as a snack along with sake.

    “Who will be the next SS-level talent in Japan? The people who seem most likely are…about three people in total.”

    “That many?”

    “The parties involved will be happy to hear it. Of course, it doesn’t seem like you have any intention of telling me…”

    “If it’s not for my benefit, why bother.”

    If they hone their abilities a little more and gain ‘enlightenment’, there are definitely people who have the qualities to rise to the SS level.

    “First of all, the first one is the guy who came to my room to sleep.”

    “…is he?”

    “I thought I could take the ninja tech tree. Not a fantasy ninja, but a real ninja who hides in the roof of the ceiling and specializes in throwing stars and assassinating people.”

    The S class who tried to do something to me through a honey trap.

    Although she couldn’t participate in the game because her pride was hurt when I threw her into the sea, she clearly showed potential.

    “Nadeshiko. I think I can tell you secretly later. If the other person wasn’t a goblin, no one would have noticed you entering the room.”

    “But you suffered because the opponent was a goblin?”

    “That’s right.”

    “Are you subtly raising it?”

    “You have to lift it to be number 1 in the world, right?”

    “That’s right. Since we’re already at the top, it’s a bit hard to call it a surprise. But is it okay if she becomes SS level? You probably won’t like it.”

    “It is welcome to use antipathy toward me as a driving force for growth. If you interfere with my family with malicious intent, I will take action, but as long as it is a healthy antipathy such as a desire to win and improve, it is okay.”

    There will be at least one more SS-class hero.

    It’s a bit odd in Japan, but from a global perspective, it’s a very positive sign.

    Anyway, the increase in SS class is good news.

    Because the burden of Japan as a whole, which is concentrated on the two of Cheong Hye-seong and Nadeshiko, can be relieved by other SS-class people.

    “Then who do you think is SS level next?”

    “I think the brain system thinks the same way.”

    “…There is only one candidate.”

    The Emperor of Thunder unleashed magic power behind his back and created a sparkling seal with jade-colored lightning.

    “Susanoo. I think I know this after fighting it myself. The boy has plenty of qualifications.”

    “Is it because he’s the type of boy’s cartoon protagonist? Is it because we are the type of person who grows through defeat in battles with the strong?”

    “Susanoo is that kind of guy? Write it, okay?”

    Although the Emperor and I highly rate Susanoo’s abilities, Nadeshiko tilted her head and crossed her arms.

    “That little girl?”

    “Isn’t it fortunate that at least I’m not a second-year student? I’m glad it’s not Jammin either.”

    “Well, um, please use the translator for a moment. Oh yeah. I haven’t gotten out of it yet.”

    “Conversely speaking, if he gets rid of that, he has a high chance of growing. In particular, it was an encouraging achievement to reduce and compress the shape of the giant this time.”

    “It is growing at a scary rate. Maybe I can move up to third place after Nadeshiko.”

    “Unexpected. They’re not even the same electric type.”

    “Because I didn’t have a chance to see his personality or anything like that.”

    The S-level view of each country is the most objective when viewed from other countries.

    However, the element of humanity is slightly lacking here.

    Regarding Susanoo, the Emperor treats him as a ‘promising boy’, but Nadeshiko thinks of him as ‘a talented second-year middle school soldier named Jammin who is a fan of justice.’

    “Then who is the other one? It won’t be me or Cheong Hye-seong.”

    “This person knows more about that than I do.”

    I displayed a photo of a person as a hologram through Taegeuk Watch.

    “…I think I’ve seen this person somewhere a lot.”

    “Wait a minute. Goblin, this person….”

    The Emperor noticed it right away.

    “That’s right. That person.”

    It’s natural.

    It is no exaggeration to say that if you are S-class in Korea, you will definitely see this face so often that you see it once a week.

    “Many people are thinking about it now. What if Goblin had been born in Japan instead of Korea? If that were the case, the goblin would have become ‘Akaoni’ instead of a goblin.”

    Became an academy villain.

    Rather than wearing a goblin mask with traditional Korean colors, the mask would have been borrowed from the appearance of numerous Japanese oni.

    If that were the case, Duoksini would probably have been the final boss.

    “The opposite is also true. This person has imagined everything so far. What would it have been like if an S-class person from another country had been born in Korea? Even though he is not a person with a special ability, he is a being who is willing to tell his fantasies for the development of the person with a special ability.”

    today.

    “President Jeong Gi-jo of the Association.”

    Jeong Ki-jo, the president of the Korea Hero Association, is in Japan.

    “He said. This person is the closest to SS level in Japan.”

    “A talent that the head of an association in another country has taken note of. Who the hell are you? Are you trying to naturalize as a Korean?”

    “That’s not true. Rather, since he is someone who can shine at the SS level when he is in Japan, it seemed like he would just end up building a cooperative relationship.”

    I took a quick drink.

    “Do you know about Bonghalla in Jeju Island?”

    “Of course I know. Isn’t he the top local hero in the world?”

    “…I think it might be someone who will target that stronghold.”

    I took out one person’s data from Hero Wiki and brought it out as a new snack.

    “Corrugated cardboard craftsman.”

    * * *

    At that time, a park bench near Tokyo Tower.

    “Nice to meet you. My name is Jeong Ki-jo, and I am the president of the Korean Hero Association.”

    “Ah, nice to meet you. I am…”

    “[Paper Master].”

    Japan’s S-class hero, Paper Master, looked around and lowered his voice.

    “Hey, why did you ask to see me? At this time.”

    “That’s because I have to clean things up, I like to meddle, I like to see people with righteous abilities become more numerous and stronger, and I like to show them a path.”

    “Yes?”

    “Nothing much.”

    Association President Jeong Ki-jo sipped coffee and looked up at the Tokyo Tower split in half.

    “I think the president of the association should not simply be a member of a government-affiliated organization. I think that S-class heroes should be there to support them so that they can reach a higher level.”

    “…….”

    “The president of the Japanese association is only focused on political battles. Oh, I don’t really mean to criticize you. I just feel sad.”

    “What do you want to say?”

    Even if the president of another country’s association is a person who has ‘some kind of relationship with a goblin’, he cannot tolerate insulting his own country.

    “I am really interested in your special ability. You can do anything using cardboard.”

    “It’s not like you can do anything. You can only do what you can.”

    “Would you like to do anything with cardboard if you could? Suppressing the devil or restoring Tokyo Tower?”

    “…If Armored King Taejo comes and manipulates the metal, Tokyo Tower will be restored in an instant, but wouldn’t it be best to take action within his own country without receiving help from heroes from other countries?”

    “Hahaha. Right. I wanted to hear the answer.”

    Jeong Ki-jo crossed his legs and began to operate the tablet.

    “There were a lot of old materials in the president’s office of Sejong Academy. Among them, there were a number of comics brought to Korea from foreign countries compiled in magazine form.”

    “That….”

    “These are things that were in boys’ comics. Hey, have you ever seen this?”

    When Jeong Ki-jo flipped through the tablet screen, there was a black and white cartoon.

    “This is…!”

    “It can be said to be ancient content best suited to cardboard masters.”

    In the cartoon.

    The main characters were fighting while making armor and weapons out of origami.

    “Origami warrior. How is it? If this is…”

    “……!!”

    Paper Master jumped up from his seat.

    “Yes, that was it…! Origami…!”

    “Heh. Then, Paper Master.”

    Jeong Ki-jo lowered the corner of his mouth and tapped on the tablet.

    “Become a grounding hero.”

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