Chapter 107: Let’s see just how great it is. Yeah.

Sua had to wake up early in the morning.

Today was the day for Special Mobile Unit 808.

Her schedule was packed.
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‘Let’s see, today’s schedule is…’
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Just thinking about it roughly, there was a lot.
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She had to visit the studio for Kim Yuhan’s dedicated profile shoot, and the CEO had mentioned there was a lot to do at the Mystic headquarters too.

At night, she also had to watch the live broadcast of the first episode with the production team.
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‘…Aigo, my head. I feel heavy because I slept so little.’
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She barely managed to move her hand to grab her phone.
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Her phone had blown up overnight.
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First, a message from the care center.
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[ Sender: Assigned Keeper ]
▷ ( Sumi’s Photo )
▷ Sumi arrived safely!
▷ Strangely, she doesn’t seem scared at all?
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‘What, why?’
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Is her goal really to become dignified?
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▷ She’s very composed. Her eyes are bright too.
▷ She seems very cute!
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Sua felt a pang of sadness at the last sentence.
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Was that cute creature perhaps dreaming of being a wolf?
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An arctic fox, destined to be cute no matter what…
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▶ Please take the best possible care of her….
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In the end, that was all Sua could reply.
She reaffirmed her vow to visit Sumi at least three times a week.
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Next was Sua’s group chat.
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[ Sua Mobile Unit ]
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[ Saengji: @Sua ]

[ Saengji: Gathered the articles, take a look. ]
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Sua tilted her head at the chat room name.
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‘…Sua Mobile Unit?’
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The name could be changed freely, but what was ‘Sua Mobile Unit’?
However, she quickly dismissed it as unimportant.
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It wasn’t the first or second time they had joked around using her name.
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[ Saengji: (Article Link) ]

[ Saengji: (Article Link) ]

[ Saengji: (Article Link) ]
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Meanwhile, the number of articles Saengji sent was enormous.
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[ Saengji: My fingers hurt. ]

[ Saengji: Let’s just talk on the phone, it’s easier ]
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After that, it naturally connected to a group call.
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The members were Sua, Wonsunging, and Saengji.

Three of them.

– Hello. Sua, did you see the articles I sent?

– I just started looking now.
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Sua put on her wireless earphones and checked the screen.
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[ Tying the Knot Worthy of Unprecedented Investment! Busan International Short Film Festival Concludes Successfully, Producing Unexpected Results. ]
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– There are still many articles related to the short film festival?
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– Hey, they poured so much money into it, it can’t just disappear like nothing happened, right? They need to generate as many articles as possible.
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– Ahh.
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[ ‘Sword’ Sweeps Film Festival, What Are the Critics’ Reactions? ]

[ Seo Yeon-ju & Kim Sun-il of ‘Sword’ → Reunite in ‘Special Mobile Unit 808’. Will the Success Story Continue? ]
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It certainly seemed like the organizers were desperate.

– The short film festival doesn’t end after just this year. They need to maximize the buzz now so people will flock next year too. The important thing is that this trend benefits you.
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– …It benefits me too?

– Of course!
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Saengji emphasized her words.
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[ Director Who Climbed the Cliff, Who is Park Jun? ]

[ In ‘Sword’, the Ones to Focus On Are Wi Ji-hye, Lee Sua. ]
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– In the end, ‘Sword’ swept this event, right? So, to promote the short film festival, they have to use ‘Sword’ as the main feature.

– Yeah. I understand up to that point.
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– In other words, for the time being, Sua’s promotion happens naturally.

– Aha, so I’m playing the role of the main feature.
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This time, it wasn’t acting; it was a genuine Sua-nod.
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She really understood this time.

Sua now tried to genuinely understand what the other person was saying.
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…Of course, her head felt like it would explode any second.
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Sua effort! Sua smart!
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‘It’s so strange, me being the main feature.’
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Sua felt peculiar.

It was strange, but she liked it!
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It was then that Saengji spoke again.

– Right. The mentions about Yang Ha-rin are also noteworthy.
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Around that time, Sua couldn’t help but chuckle.

Perhaps her laughter was heard, as a question mark immediately came from the other side.

– What? Why are you laughing?

– No, it’s just, you sound like some kind of secretary? Or a strategist?

– That’s not entirely wrong. It’s true that I’m helping Sua. I’ll do my best within my reach, so keep working hard.
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– Thank you.
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Sua felt her heart warm.
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The team leader of StarCatch was helping her.
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Could anything be more reassuring?

This must have been how Zhuge Liang felt in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms when he obtained the Red Hare and wielded the Heaven Piercing Halberd.
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Have I read Romance of the Three Kingdoms?

Nope!
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But it was then.

– And let’s slowly overcome the Savant Syndrome too.

– …
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Sua’s mood instantly soured.

Eventually, a word slipped out unconsciously.
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– I don’t have Savant Syndrome…

– What did you say?

– Ah, no. It’s nothing.
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But she quickly backed down.

Sua-dejected.
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She had shown such a lack of intelligence so far that she didn’t have much to say.

Besides, denying she didn’t have Savant Syndrome would mean losing such competent help immediately.
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In short, she had no choice but to accept it.
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It was truly Sua-despair. Sua-miserable….
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No, let’s think of it as giving the bone to take the flesh.
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─ Child, if you give the bone….
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Suddenly, it felt like she could hear Wi Ji-hye sighing.
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– So, what were the mentions about Yang Ha-rin?

– Stuff like this.
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[ Yang Ha-rin, Was There a Reason for the Excellence Award? ]

[ Yang Ha-rin Says ‘Was busy juggling filming for the MBQ drama.’ Seems to prioritize drama performance over the short film. ]
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‘…Huh? Isn’t that a bit pathetic?’
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That was Sua’s first impression.
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Sua had also filmed while juggling a drama.

Would Yang Ha-rin have said the same thing if she had won the Grand Prize?
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Fortunately, it seemed Sua wasn’t the KBM one who felt that way.

– Except for Yang Ha-rin’s fixed fanbase, most are leaning towards you, Sua. Honestly, it sounds like an excuse.

– Yeah. Definitely.

– It might change if Yang Ha-rin’s drama becomes a huge hit, but that’s how it is for now. It’s still advantageous for you.
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Somehow, Sua found herself connected with Yang Ha-rin again.

Their respective dramas on tvS and MBQ were scheduled in the same Wednesday-Thursday time slot.
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Then, suddenly, another voice interjected.
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– Can I talk for a bit this time?

It was none other than Wonsunging.

– Short. Just need to ask Sua a few things.

– What is it?

– I’m currently managing the Lee Sua Gallery.

– …You were the admin?
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Sua was belatedly shocked.

It wasn’t that she hadn’t visited the gallery a few times and written posts herself.
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– Yep. It’s becoming necessary to set some standards.

– What kind of standards are you trying to set?

– The criteria for deleting posts.
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Saying that, Wonsunging showed a few posts.
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– If you search for ‘feel like’ in the Sua Gallery, this comes up.
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[ Title: Feel like climbing the gallery owner’s curves. ]

[ Title: Feel like graffitiing the gallery owner’s mortar baby maker. ]

[ Title: Feel like hearing the gallery owner go ‘eung-eo-ait’. ]

[ Title: Feel like giving the gallery owner a good slap-slap. ]
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– …I don’t even understand what these mean?

– Hmm, then it’s fine. It’s nothing.

– What is it? You have to explain for me to know.
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– It’s nothing. I’ll handle it myself.
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The conversation with Wonsunging ended quickly.
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Saengji immediately jumped back in.
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– From now on, I’ll show you articles related to the Wednesday-Thursday dramas starting today. This is a huge hot potato.
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[ SBT, Teasing Highest Rating Within Permissible Limits? ]

[ Martial Arts Director Jung Hong-doo, KBM Action Has No Flaws. ]

[ tvS, Seo Yeon-ju’s Intention Behind Raising a Hand to Kim Sun-il? ]
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Even to Sua’s eyes, the competition seemed incredibly fierce.
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‘This is insanely messy. Is it a mud fight?’
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Each broadcasting station charged forward without an inch of retreat.

Just reading the headlines made it seem like you could hear the clash of blades.
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– It’s dizzying.

– Right? But the important part starts now.
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Saengji relentlessly attached links.

[ Writer Lee Geum-sook ‘I’m not confident. Confident that I won’t lose.’ ]

[ Special Mobile Unit 808’s Exceptionally High Confidence. ]
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– Thanks to that, there are unusually many articles related to Special Mobile Unit 808. If the goal was simply to generate buzz, then it’s a success. Anyway, this drama is receiving the most attention right now.

– Hmm, that’s good, right?

– It’s a double-edged sword. As much as the attention is hot, it will face strict standards. Everyone will be watching with fiery eyes, whether they are really that confident or what…
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Sua thought.

Wow, this is nerve-wracking.
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Just hearing about it made her heart pound.

Could she satisfy viewers watching with stern expressions and crossed arms?
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Especially since the broadcast date is today.
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– Thanks to that, all the reporters added tons of spice.
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[ Seo Yeon-ju ♡ Kim Yuhan, Dating Rumors Already? ]

[ Kim Sun-il’s Sudden Nomination of Lee Sua. Why? ]

[ Kim Sun-il and Lee Sua from the Same Agency. ‘Perhaps?’ ]
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– What the…
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Sua’s honest reaction was that short.
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While there were hardworking reporters, she realized there were also people who wrote articles haphazardly like this.
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– What’s with these reporters writing whatever they want? How will they take responsibility when it’s revealed to be different from the truth?
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– Reporters don’t take responsibility. That’s why they’re scary.
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– …I feel newly reassured by you, unnie. Thank you.
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A team leader was on Sua’s side.

She couldn’t help but feel secure.
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Then Saengji smiled slightly and asked.
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– So, what kind of article should I jump into this battlefield with? Should I really write it as if Lee Soo-ahn will win?

– Yes. Please do.

– Alright. Sua, then I need a few things.
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Saengji continued calmly.

– I need information about Lee Soo-ahn.

– Information?

– Yes. StarCatch gave me the team leader position thinking I have an incredible information network. But the one who actually knows Lee Soo-ahn well is you, Sua.

– Ahh, right.
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There was no way she wouldn’t know.

Lee Soo-ahn was Lee Sua.

[TL Note: It seems Lee Soo-ahn is the writer's name or pseudonym Sua is using/knows about.]

– Sua, what should I write about Lee Soo-ahn?
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However, Saengji quickly negated her own words.

– No, it’s faster if I just show you. I’ve already written something, you should check it, Sua.

– …Is it okay for me to look at something like that?

– What’s between friends?
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Soon, she could see the draft of the article.
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[ Some Information About Lee Soo-ahn ]
→ As this writer emphasized that they were able to complete the unfinished script thanks to Kim Yuhan, we can sufficiently look forward to the first broadcast of Special Mobile Unit 808—
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Sua suddenly licked her lips.
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– Unnie, is it okay if I change this a little bit?

– Feel free.

– …Then I’ll change it as accurately as I know.
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Around this time, the inner Wi Ji-hye and Kim Yuhan stirred within her.
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It felt like they were raising their hands, shouting, ‘Let me write!’

But Sua didn’t yield her body.
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From the start, Sua herself was captivated by a strange desire.
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‘I can write my own article?’
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Really?
For real?
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No, how can I resist this?
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Eventually, Sua moved her fingers.
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– Sua, are you serious about this? Did you write this correctly?
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A moment later, Saengji’s voice was utterly dumbfounded.

– …Are you really writing it like this? Really?
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While all sorts of articles were pouring out and communities were burning up, naturally, other broadcasting stations had no intention of staying still.
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“PD-nim! I’ve prepared the public opinion monitoring data!”

“Just report verbally! I’m busy as hell right now!”

“The Special Mobile Unit 808 side played such a strong hand, that’s mostly all anyone’s talking about! There’s no way around it! We have to release something more provocative from our side too!”
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“That’s obvious, but Kim Yuhan!”

“There is one article related to Kim Yuhan that popped up…”
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Soon, the drama production team gathered to examine the article.
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Immediately after, they all frowned.
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“What is this?”
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One person’s mumble represented everyone’s thoughts.
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[ StarCatch Team Leader Kim Sun-ah ]

[ Some Information About Lee Soo-ahn ]

→ Today marks the advent of Lee Soo-ahn, the greatest genius in history who defies even the gods. Perhaps the reason dramas could be simultaneously scheduled until now was the absence of a genius like Lee Soo-ahn? (Omitted)
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“Was this written soberly? What the hell?”
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“Team Leader Kim Sun-ah? Has she lost her mind?”
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“There’s a limit to hyping things up. This is…”
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“From now on, let’s not measure things either! Just write something provocative! Say he can split mountains with a single hand gesture!”
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The article went beyond absurdity, feeling almost bizarre.
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Other broadcasting stations found it ridiculous but ramped up their efforts.
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This was the same for MBQ, KBM, and SBT. All of them.
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At this point, the online communities began to fill with venom.
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[ Trash reporters, are you writing some kind of superpower battle story ]

[ A genius who defies even the gods ㅋㅋ ]

[ The clickbait is insane ]

[ You assholes, just wait if it turns out to be nothing special ]

[ Fr I’ll watch with fire in my eyes today ]

[ Can these bastards even handle the consequences? ]

[ Let’s see just how great it is ㅇㅇ ]
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An era of chaos, where ominous rumors disturbed even public sentiment.
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Finally, all the conditions for the hero’s appearance were met.
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…Of course, Sua hadn’t written it knowing all this.
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– …
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When she arrived, the Mystic headquarters was already a warzone.