Episode 628. Press Conference

Lee Hoyeon walked through Zone B, bringing the Lucy-Lumi twins along.

The Hell’s monsters had already all been dealt with, but this was a task to check just in case any civilians remained.

“Still, it’s a relief it’s not our island nation. I heard on the news that Japan is in big trouble?”

Lucy flinched, looking at the darkness eating away at the sea.

The darkness filling the East Sea along Japan’s coastline was growing larger even at this very moment.

“Lucy. Just in case, don’t go near that side.”

“Lumi, be careful too. I’ll walk on the sea side.”

“No… I’ll walk on that side.”

Lee Hoyeon smiled, seeing the twins vying to walk on the sea side.

He’d seen men guiding women to the sidewalk, but the scene of twins yielding to each other was quite rare.

“Lee Hoyeon, but is it okay to be this relaxed?”

“It’s not relaxation, it’s patrol.”

“You said you killed all the monsters. There shouldn’t be any civilians left now.”

“I can’t be sure there aren’t any. You never know.”

Lee Hoyeon replied, looking at his smart watch.

He had intended to leave immediately if a zone urgently needing help appeared, but there were none.

That meant the monsters that appeared in Korea were weak.

“Hoyeon-ssi? What’s wrong…?”

Lee Hoyeon gently stroked Lumi’s head as she sipped the drink he gave her.

Lumi was eventually pushed by Lucy and ended up walking on the sidewalk side.

“Just because you’re cute. Are there any reporters bothering you these days?”

“We got a ton of calls when we were going around destroying the black pillars. But just like you said, we ignored them all.”

“Yes. Especially, there were so many calls asking to be introduced to Hoyeon-ssi. From broadcasting stations, um… reporters.”

“Good job. You two have become famous now.”

The heroines who went around destroying the black pillars all became famous.

Rebecca and Liliana were apparently known to be affiliated with the Iris Guild, and Liliana became so famous that she’s taking a break from broadcasting.

As Lucy and Lumi also went around destroying the black pillars, they naturally received a lot of attention.

More people started talking about the twins’ skills, and most of it was positive attention.

“…You’ll probably become even more famous. Be prepared.”

“Gasp. Really?”

“Because you’ll have to keep going around destroying black pillars from now on.”

There were still many black pillars left in the world.

Of course, from now on, other people will pay attention to the black pillars too.

They won’t have to leave the burden solely to the heroines.

“Let’s get going. Apparently, three one-eyed giants have appeared in Zone F.”

“Gasp. Be careful, Hoyeon-ssi.”

“We just need to be careful. Lumi.”

Lee Hoyeon walked towards Zone F with the twins.

Zone F is a place where the sea isn’t visible, so they won’t have to see the darkness, right?

‘Maybe I should try capturing one alive.’

It would be good research material.

*

Three days had passed since Hell’s monsters covered the world.

Three days was enough for Korea and France to stabilize.

This was because students and professors belonging to Victoria Academy were dispatched to dangerous zones, and Iris Guild members firmly defended the interior of France.

Monsters unable to gain Hell’s magic power couldn’t break through human defenses.

In contrast, other countries were still struggling.

The increasingly stronger Hell’s monsters had figured humans out completely.

Now, they turned their attention not just to the initially discovered cities, but to other regions as well.

Fortunately, humans weren’t just passively taking hits either.

• Results showed that Hell’s monsters were receiving power from the Hell’s magic power emanating from the black pillars. Experts explained that a special process was necessary for humans to perceive Hell’s magic power….

Lee Hoyeon checked the news coming from the TV while sitting in the living room.

As the whole world was in a state of emergency, research on the enemy was even more active.

Lucifer’s corpses, which he had scattered everywhere, were finally showing effect.

Since Hell’s magic power couldn’t be perceived without Lee Hoyeon’s magic power, although it took a long time, most skilled hunters must have experienced it.

‘Once the magic tool I requested from the Wizard Association is completed, regular hunters will be able to feel Hell’s magic power too. The situation will improve more than expected.’

People who knew Hell’s magic power existed discovered the connection between the black pillars and Hell’s monsters.

Now that concrete evidence existed, Lee Hoyeon’s statements also carried immense weight.

Although immense casualties occurred, paradoxically, they were getting closer to stopping the Demon King.

Zzzzz- Zzzzz-

“Are you deliberately not taking calls?”

Liliana asked Lee Hoyeon, sucking on a lollipop.

“I can’t just give interviews to reporters right now. I should do it after drawing as much attention as possible.”

“That’s a good idea, Hoyeon-nim.”

Scarlet, who was massaging Liliana’s shoulder beside her, replied.

“Ha, but how do they find out my number? Scarlet. Did you sell it?”

“If it were me, I would have sold your home address.”

“….”

Still, it was fortunate that I had taken precautions beforehand regarding the home address.

If the Iris Guild’s Korean branch manager hadn’t helped, my house would have been filled with reporters.

“Tsk. I guess there’s no choice.”

Lee Hoyeon clicked his tongue and held up his smart watch.

No matter how much I blocked them, calls kept coming from different numbers, so I couldn’t even watch the news.

‘There’s no sign of it ending… I won’t be able to receive calls from Sol or Alice anyway.’

Lee Hoyeon operated his smart watch to completely block calls and messages.

Then, he checked SNS and the internet.

He intended to check the news and different opinions.

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[Overseas Situation: They’re Only Just Starting to Destroy Black Pillars Now….]

There must be many students who think the monsters that attacked the whole world this time are nothing much….

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As you can see from the videos, other countries were fighting monsters like these ㄷㄷ

See how tough their skin is? Magic doesn’t even work on them.

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This is research revealed just a few hours ago; captured monsters apparently get stronger the closer they get to the black pillars.

In other words, the black pillars are giving power to Hell’s monsters.

You know that only Korea and France in the whole world don’t have black pillars, right?

The black pillar destruction led by the Iris Guild and Victoria Academy is now being re-evaluated.

Especially Lee Hoyeon, who was the very first to destroy a black pillar, is receiving immense attention.

They’re calling it foresight, and apparently, people from all over the world are looking for Lee Hoyeon.

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[The overseas situation is already known, so where are the people who think the monsters are nothing much? You’re stating the obvious.]

[Wow, is this real? F*, I cursed Lee Hoyeon a lot just by looking at popular posts. I’m sorry….]

[ㄴ It’s because of assholes like you that reporters only write clickbait articles every day ㅋㅋ Assholes who curse first without even trying to look at the facts ㅋㅋ] (Deleted)

[ㄴ This guy’s posts are cursing Lee Hoyeon, what’s up with that?]

[Why is Professor Im Sol in America?]

[ㄴ The professor also went around destroying black pillars with the students. They say she’s helping destroy black pillars at the request of the Wizard Association.]

[If you look at overseas communities, it’s like hell itself. Most cities near the sea have become ruins, and apparently, monsters flying in are increasing even in inland areas.]

[Shouldn’t we suspect Lee Hoyeon instead? How could he alone know all that when nobody else does?]

[I always disliked Lee Hoyeon’s posts, but today I recommend them.]

Lee Hoyeon scanned EveryDay to grasp the public opinion.

Until the attack began, there was only cursing, but now the public opinion seemed to have completely turned around.

Professor Im Sol went to America at the request of the Wizard Association, and the Iris Guild is apparently helping destroy black pillars in countries around France.

Finally, the time had come for the whole world to pay attention to his words.

“Hoyeon-nim. Will you be attending the strategy meeting this afternoon?”

“No. I’m not going.”

“Huh?”

“Korea isn’t suffering any damage anyway, so why should Koreans set up countermeasures among themselves?”

“Then what are you preparing?”

Scarlet tilted her head.

Today, Lee Hoyeon had been resting at home all day.

It was different from yesterday, when he was rushing around wherever monsters appeared.

“I’m going to hold a press conference.”

The opponent is not an easy enemy.

Even if Lee Hoyeon kills the Demon King, it’s all for nothing if the Earth is destroyed.

To protect the Earth, humans must unite.

‘Before that, I must remove all obstacles.’

Throughout the world, many high-ranking officials brainwashed by Maestro remain.

No matter how right Lee Hoyeon’s actions are, if they all block him, things become troublesome.

Besides, going one by one to release them from brainwashing is absurd.

Right now, when people’s attention is intensely focused.

I must forcefully drag them down.

*

At a time when the whole world was scrambling to stop the monster attacks.

The news of Lee Hoyeon’s press conference was enough to shake the whole world.

[Press Conference by the Genius Mage Lee Hoyeon, the Man Who Destroyed Black Pillars Before Anyone Else!]

[Genius Mage Lee Hoyeon: ‘I Will Present a Sure Plan to Stop Hell’s Monsters.’]

[Casualties in Korea and France Less Than 100? The Miracle Mage Lee Hoyeon Holds a Press Conference in Seoul, Korea….]

[Victoria Academy Student Council President Moon Surin: ‘Without Cadet Lee Hoyeon’s help, Korea would have suffered the same damage as other countries.’ Iris Guild Leader Isaac: ‘This is a matter concerning the future of the whole world. Representatives of each country and major guilds must all participate..’]

As immense damage was occurring all over the world, the focus on Lee Hoyeon increased.

There were pointless suspicions like [Why are you only appearing officially now?] and [Isn’t Lee Hoyeon actually the mastermind?], but these could be laughed off.

“As expected, Father has quick insight. You have to do at least this much to be the head of an information guild.”

Lee Hoyeon grinned, watching the interviews.

Thanks to Isaac, the number of people who would come directly to the press conference increased.

At this point, it could be considered a speech rather than a press conference.

In the end, people only move quickly when damage occurs to them.

That was also the reason why the heads of state of each country and the leaders of major guilds were moving.

If there was no evidence, Lee Hoyeon’s claims could be ignored somehow.

However, now that the connection between monsters and black pillars was known to the public, they too couldn’t ignore the public’s voice.

After all, if there are no ordinary citizens, guilds and countries cannot exist either.

[The President of the United States, the Hunter Association President, the Wizard Association President, and 10 other major guild leaders are scheduled to head to Korea.]

[Lee Hoyeon, Receiving the Attention of the Whole World. What Will He Say?]

Moreover, America’s representatives, who understood his true intentions, personally took the step.

Other countries couldn’t just offer pleasantries either.

People holding significant positions in each country and major guild leaders visited Korea for Lee Hoyeon’s press conference.

And today.

The day of the press conference dawned.