episode_0445

Lee Ho-yeon came up from the basement and returned to the living room.

In the living room, Nam Da-eun and Liliana were seen watching TV.

Watching entertainment, it seems like today is Liliana’s day to see what she wants to see.

Unlike Nam Da-eun, who liked the news, Liliana liked entertainment programs that pursued pure fun rather than news or dramas.

It feels similar to what I saw in hell.

I went over to harass Liliana as usual, but suddenly the TV crackled and the screen changed.

Instead of the comedians running around, a reporter with an urgent expression appeared.

– This is urgent breaking news. There is news that a huge sinkhole has hit Beijing, China. We will now play the video from the scene.

“What is this? Hey! Play Reckless Challenge again! Get rid of the news!”

Beep. Beep.

Liliana angrily changed the channel, but all the other channels were also showing breaking news.

Hoyeon Lee approached the TV at the familiar word “Beijing Sinkhole.”

“…Beijing sinkhole? Liliana, stay still for a moment.”

“No, today is the day I see it! Why on a day like this… eup eup eup.”

Hoyeon Lee covered Liliana’s mouth with her hand and changed the channel to a news channel.

It was news that a huge sinkhole had appeared in the middle of Beijing, causing massive casualties and sinking the center of the city.

On the screen, a huge sinkhole appeared in Lee Ho-yeon’s memory.

A sinkhole where the middle of the city is sinking.

Actually, this is a story I already knew.

It’s a story that appears in the original work as well.

However, since it would appear at least a few years later, I planned to increase its power by then and then make it public to reduce the number of victims.

… I never dreamed it would show up this early.

Anyway, no matter how much I say now, I probably won’t be able to reduce the number of victims.

It was after hearing the reporter’s next words that Lee Ho-yeon frowned.

– Okay, here’s the next breaking news. It is said that huge pillars have been erected all over the world. The general public should never approach this dark pillar as it causes headaches and vomiting just by approaching it. Currently, hunters around the world are investigating… .

“What is that?”

Hoyeon Lee frowned as she looked at the screen.

The pillar in the middle of the sea was emitting a dark energy, just as the reporter said. As if it were not a lie to say that pillars had appeared all over the world, the camera showed various places where the pillars were installed.

I was aware of the sinkhole in Beijing, and I recognized that it was a sad but inevitable thing.

But, what about a pillar?

That pillar was an event that Lee Ho-yeon could not remember.

“Baby dad. Do you know what that is?”

“…The problem is that I don’t know.”

Contrary to Liliana’s wish for entertainment, news continued to flow.

A discussion among experts continued on the screen.

– I think this is a new type of dungeon. I see it as an extension of an abnormal phenomenon that has appeared recently… .

– no. It is the wrath of God. You are angry at the destruction of nature by irresponsible and disorderly humans!

– Maybe it will be a new opportunity. Among the investigation teams, there is one team that found a huge artifact.

“Abnormal phenomenon….”

Lee Ho-yeon frowned and fixed her eyes on the TV.

As the story progresses, in the process of Earth being assimilated into Hell, abnormal phenomena occur in the dungeon, but such pillars do not appear.

“Did something happen in the pandemic? Or….”

At the time when Lee Ho-yeon was worried while looking at the ominous pillar.

Shining sentences appeared before my eyes.

——————-

『Special Quest』

Extend your right hand forward.

Restriction period: 30 days

-Reward: Opportunity for an emergency interview with the god of betting.

——————-

“…?”

Lee Ho-yeon blinked as she looked at the meaningless sentences that appeared before her eyes.

I’m wondering what on earth that pillar is, because there’s a quest that I haven’t seen recently.

‘Stretch out your hand?’

What is the emergency meeting with the god of betting?

Although I was somewhat nervous, if it was an emergency interview at this time, it would naturally be about that pillar.

Maybe the situation is more serious than you think.

Not long after I became possessed, I had a conversation with the god of betting.

He appeared before my eyes because he had taken three heroines.

At that time, the god of betting made it possible to target women who were not the heroines of the original work.

I was planning to watch it next time after everything was over, but the fact that it has reappeared now may mean that there has been a significant change in betting compared to then.

“…Hey, Da-eun. Please protect me.”

“Huh? What do you mean?”

“Just in case you don’t know.”

Hoyeon Lee slowly stretched out her hand forward.

Sigh.

Paaaang-!

Pitch-black darkness and strong wind struck his entire body, and Lee Ho-yeon closed his eyes without realizing it.

When I opened my eyes and stood in the calming wind, I saw a new world.

Ho-yeon Lee’s house, where she had been standing just a moment ago, was no longer there.

Familiar. No, now it’s an awkward scene.

The world before possession.

This is Lee Ho-yeon’s living room.

A desk littered with leftover water bottles and vitamin supplements.

Major books and comic books on the bookshelf.

Wax and hairspray that I bought to decorate myself.

‘Kim Jin-ho’s’ room, not ‘Lee Ho-yeon’s’ room.

It is the name of a past life that has now faded from memory.

Hoyeon Lee looked at the man sitting in the chair.

As I looked at his leisurely smiling face, I burst out laughing out of embarrassment.

“…You showed up again?”

“That’s right. It’s been a while. I didn’t want to see you like this either.”

The blonde man, the god of betting, smiled.

*

Victoria Academy is the world’s best hunter education institution.

A place where blood is on the hands of men and women who have just become adults.

The best place in the world to teach how to fight effectively.

Of course, not all cadets specialize in combat, but most cadets learn how to deal with demonic beasts and demons as soon as they enroll.

It is not easy for young men and women in their prime to complete the academy’s curriculum.

It is different from the theories learned in middle school and high school.

Whether it’s magic or swordsmanship, the ultimate goal is to win the battle. This actually requires ending the life of a living creature.

It is no wonder that some cadets suffer mentally in the process.

As a result, the academy has a well-organized counseling program.

A system has been set up so that not only professional counselors but also professors and teaching assistants who are close to the cadets can provide counseling.

This is because it is easier to break down mental walls than with counselors as they have direct contact with cadets.

All of the professors at the academy frequently consulted with the cadets, but the most popular professor was, of course, Baek A-young.

A sacred nickname that seems to solve all your worries about being a ‘saint.’

A kind smile and warm voice that listens to your concerns.

Of course, as more and more male cadets visit without any special issues, we now only provide counseling to female cadets… Her consultations were popular even now that she was in the emergency room.

“Yes, yes. That’s right. Cadet Chae-yoon must have had a hard time too.”

“… Yes. Ha, but I really don’t mean to….”

“It’s okay to cry if it’s hard. Now, I’ll support Cadet Chae-yoon’s path.”

“Saint…!”

Baek A-young patted the shoulder of a female cadet who came into her arms with tears in her eyes.

Cadets who kill Myne for the first time usually experience these feelings.

This is especially noticeable among sensitive women, and Baek A-young was accustomed to comforting the cadets whenever this happened.

After being assigned to the emergency room, I actually gave up the title of professor.

It would have been okay to stop giving this kind of counseling, but I couldn’t stop because there were cadets who looked at me and received courage.

After stopping crying, the female cadet repeatedly bowed her head, expressed her gratitude, and left the room.

“If you feel uneasy again, come visit me at any time.”

Baek Ah-young felt a bitter feeling as she looked at the cadet’s back.

Seeing things like that reminds me of my past self.

Until she first awakened her healing abilities and was called a saint. Baek Ah-young also came up through hardships that are difficult to express in words.

The experiences I have had so far have become the nutrients that have shaped Baek Ah-young into who I am today, but there have been many times when I have felt frustration and regret in the process.

Baek A-young did not want young students to experience such negative emotions.

Baek Ah-young’s nature is to like helping people, so counseling wasn’t that difficult.

Rather, I felt proud.

Knock knock.

“Saint. Is it okay if I come in?”

“Yes. Please come in.”

Baek Ayoung took her stance again.

Only when you are relaxed can cadets open their minds.

Baek Ah-young opened the door and looked at the two female cadets coming in.

“Hello, Saint.”

“Ah, hello, saintess….”

“Yes. Hehe. This is the first time you two come together. Sit comfortably.”

Baek Ah-young brought out snacks as she was used to and poured warm tea in front of Lucy and Rumi.

Lucy and Rumi.

They are famous twins at the Academy.

Their skills as hunters are good, but the reason they are famous is of course their looks.

A cute vibe that comes from a small body. And a contrastingly adult-like body.

Some people even say that just seeing two similar-looking people walking around is healing.

I knew that I was in the same class as Hoyeon Lee and that I was close with Hoyeon Lee.

However, because she thought that their relationship was not as deep as hers yet, Baek Ayoung was able to greet Lucy and Rumi with a smile.

“Uh, uhm….”

“Lucy. Lucy decided to talk….”

“Yeah, I guess so. Just wait….”

Baek Ayoung looked at Lucy and Rumi and smiled.

I was used to coming for counseling and worrying about what to say. There is nothing more difficult than telling others about your concerns.

“Miss Lucy, it’s okay. I won’t tell anyone else, so just be honest.”

“Saint… Yes. Then….”

Lucy started talking without hesitation.

Before coming to Baek Ayoung.

I finished talking with Rumi.

First, we decided to ask about the sex test machine and then ask Lee Ho-yeon for dating advice.

It was a burden to be honest, but I could feel at ease if it was the saint and not someone else.

After hearing the story, Baek Ah-young felt a headache coming on.

… I never thought it would be a consultation like this.

Baek Ayoung has counseled quite a few cadets, but this was her first time counseling like this.

“So… sex, hmm. Are you worried because the sex test seems to be wrong?”

“Yes… that’s right. It’s definitely not number 11… but it says number 11.”

Baek A-young searched for information about the measuring instrument using a smart watch.

Baek A-young also knew about that measuring device. It was a device so reliable that it was even used in hospitals.

The same goes for the papers I looked up just in case.

The success rate of the device is 99.9%.

Baek Ayoung looked at Lucy’s expression and chose her words.

“Isn’t Miss Lucy confused about something? That meter… hmm. It counts the number of times you have intercourse, not the number of ejaculations. In other words, even if you do it a lot at once….”

“Oh, yes. I know that. If I had, it would have been a lot more.”

“Wow, much more….”

“Yes. So I was wondering if there might be a problem with my health or something….”

Looking at Lucy with a sullen expression, Baek Ah-young continued to worry.

There is no possibility that that device is wrong.

health? Health was not related to the frequency of sexual intercourse.

Maybe there was a sexual relationship that she didn’t know about.

However, conveying this fact is something that concerns me as a counselor.

Should I be honest or lie?

Is it okay to increase this girl’s worries?

Baek A-young, who was contemplating, turned around as best as she could and spoke.

“Maybe… it could be something like this. My boyfriend secretly did it while Lucy was sleeping…?”

“Oh… could that be possible?”

“Yes, I will.”

I don’t know if Baek A-young’s secret actions while sleeping are also measured.

I think it might work, but I’m not sure.

Still, I thought it would be better to make the girl in front of me think like that rather than worry.

In fact, Lucy looked relieved as soon as she heard Baek Ayoung’s words.

Baek Ah-young was satisfied with her response and took the coffee to her mouth.

“Rumi. It’s a good thing you came to see the saint.”

“Ugh. It was Lucy’s idea. But did she really do that when she was sleeping? Even if it was Hoenn….”

“Lee Ho-yeon, what an animal she is. She definitely touched me while I was sleeping.”

“Is that so? Mr. Hoyeon is a pervert, but….”

Lucy and Rumi chatted a few words while thinking about Hoyeon Lee.

As expected, it was a good thing I came for counseling. The saint always solves my concerns.

When Lucy turned her head forward to seek dating advice, which was her real concern.

“Puhup…!”

“Aaaah!”

Baek A-young, who was listening to the conversation between the two, spit out the coffee she was drinking without realizing it.