Chapter Index

    All formalities at the hotel were carried out secretly and smoothly.

    The two people moved to a special room in the hotel that was assigned to only one person.

    As it is a special room, there are multiple rooms.

    One headed to another room where the live broadcast was set up.

    I decided to spend some time in the largest room of the special room.

    ‘It’s okay.’

    As Orifiel was famously wealthy, the hotel he owned was also top-class.

    While Hana started broadcasting, I was briefly checking the messages I received and doing what I had to do.

    ‘He’s the boss of an underworld. There’s more to do than you think.’

    Just now.

    I remembered the message Hana’s bodyguard sent me.

    The title he called me was ‘Chairman’.

    As the name suggests, I was the president of Crimson Teeth.

    And Crimson Teeth was the powerful force currently running the government in Korea’s shadow.

    Civilian government too. Also a new hunter association.

    They were all made with puppets touched by Crimson Teeth.

    ‘It’s better for me that way.’

    The public is afraid of dictatorship due to the apostle of Valhalla and Song Yu-hwan.

    Even Crimson Teeth was not a hero guild or a hunter guild, but a group of underworld villains.

    In a period of post-war recovery like now, it is better to hold real power in the shadows.

    ‘The effects of polluting the world’s trees will last for at least several hundred years.’

    The proof is that gates and monsters still occur.

    Conversely, it meant that my force, made up of awakened people, could remain in power for such a long time.

    “Naha~!! Happy Rebirth Day everyone!”

    Naharing’s voice came from beyond.

    I briefly accessed the Shadow TV app on my smartphone.

    The number of real-time viewers of Naharing’s broadcast is 720,000.

    Of course, there are times when Mungseokkkyun, the god of aggro, has over 1 million people.

    The scary thing about Naharing is that most of its viewers are regular viewers.

    ‘This is why it would be a big problem if we closed on Rebirth Day.’

    Even though I’m in the same hotel room as Naharin.

    Still, he was not an ugly man who felt superior because of such things.

    It would be embarrassing if someone were to read such an ugly heart.

    ‘This is why I can’t think of anything else.’

    I quickly checked the messaging app again.

    There were quite a few people who sent me personal messages. Of course a woman.

    But I knew very well that there were more than one woman who had feelings for me.

    So, don’t be afraid to cheat.

    You never know how something could change in a scary way. Because lying to her is absolutely impossible.

    ‘Hana won’t end up like An Yu-min, though. Still, you have to be careful.’

    Suddenly, I thought of An Yu-min.

    Just now.

    An Yu-min’s name was not mentioned in the war crimes trial.

    An Yu-min is the embodiment of chaos and committed massacre together with Song Yu-hwan.

    Therefore, it was not strange if he was punished as a special war criminal, at least on the same level as Song Yu-hwan.

    Nevertheless, it is strange that it is not even properly mentioned in the media.

    ‘The reason is obvious.’

    Of course, Crimson Teeth, that is, my breath has touched it.

    Now that Song Yoo-hwan, who was an absolute ruler, was sent to prison.

    It was not possible to send An Yu-min to prison together.

    Korea, where the Crimson Teeth force was alive and well, quickly regained national stability.

    Worldwide chaos still persisted.

    This means that the number of special awakened people is absolutely insufficient.

    ‘In that respect, An Yu-min is the right person.’

    Ahn Yu-min, who escaped the rule of chaos, is an awakened person who is closer to the ideal of a hero than anyone else.

    At the same time, An Yu-min also feels guilty about his original sin that was swallowed up by chaos.

    Going on a dangerous mission that no awakened person would be reluctant to undertake.

    Rather, it means atonement for her.

    So, instead of being held accountable for the crime, An Yu-min became a secret agent of the Korean Hunter Association and its special department and performed highly difficult missions.

    And now, a year has passed.

    Jiyuna Jeong Soso. And unlike the women I have a connection with, like Chris and May Wren.

    An Yu-min didn’t even send me a single message.

    ‘Ahn Yu-min lost all feelings for me. That fact will never change.’

    I knew her feelings well before.

    If you lose those feelings for me.

    Ahn Yu-min would have rather chosen death.

    Even though An Yu-min could not even have that choice.

    And suddenly, a thought passed through my head.

    ‘Multiple mirror worlds.’

    The polluted world tree Yggdrasil.

    I poured out all of my remaining power to destroy the core of contamination.

    Five mirror worlds were created.

    And the power of the authority that reached the level of god has now been extinguished.

    Nevertheless, I possess the Prison of Chaos Mirror and the Mirror of Prometheus. Although he is reigning as the new absolute leader following Song Yu-hwan.

    Anyway, I could still feel those five mirror worlds.

    ‘Even after destroying the contaminated core. The mirror world did not disappear.’

    Just the awareness that the world exists.

    As the creator, I had no authority whatsoever to interfere with that world.

    Perhaps I could understand the reason.

    ‘Chaos’ is something that cannot be defined by any concept or entity.

    To eliminate the chaos, random multiple worlds were created.

    At that moment, chaos and the mirror world began to influence each other.

    So the mirror world had to remain.

    As those five worlds do not disappear.

    We were able to more clearly establish a future where chaos had disappeared.

    It’s an abstract concept, so to put it simply, the more weight there is, the easier it is to create stability.

    My thoughts returned to An Yu-min again.

    ‘Even in that multiverse. An Yu-min will live without ever regaining his feelings for me.’

    That emotion was a weakness exposed to chaos.

    In order to maintain stability, the world will create forces to ensure that those feelings can never be regained.

    All the conclusions convinced me that An Yu-min and I were parallel lines that would never meet.

    Of course, it’s already over.

    I also had no lingering feelings for An Yu-min.

    However, she couldn’t help but think of her father, Letisane, from time to time.

    ‘A possessor and a returner. It seems similar to me, but the origin is clearly different.’

    Letisane is a person possessed from the outside world.

    I’m talking about the original game ‘Collapse of Yggdrasil’. Those who originate from that data.

    If it is the concept of the game he was talking about.

    The current world will already be the world after the ending credits have rolled.

    Nevertheless, the world exists.

    Letisane’s staff, the legacy he left me. That staff became a new world tree and brought stability to the current world.

    ‘Letisane…’

    In the end, even his will disappeared.

    My daughter, An Yu-min, is now able to live in this world without dying.

    I didn’t even know that he had come to his own conclusion.

    And I am the one who follows in the footsteps of Song Yu-hwan and Letisane, the heroes of that dark age.

    I couldn’t help but think about my future fate.

    He became a powerful figure in Korea.

    The awakening forces of the second world power, the United States, are also in an alliance with Crimson Teeth. It is an actual subordinate relationship.

    Unknown’s performance was intentionally reduced.

    The Pope’s palace has officially ordained me as a saint of the Goddess Church. Even that honor was enough for me.

    In other words, it was as if he had already taken possession of the world.

    So, I was even thinking about that future.

    ‘An external possessor called Letisane existed before. I don’t know what the future will be like either.’

    Chaos is also an entity in the external world, not in the dimension where the World Tree exists.

    So this means that the same confusion may repeat itself in the distant future.

    ‘Whether it is a possessor or a chaotic otherworldly being. The possibility of a threat still remains.’

    In order to prevent that future apocalypse again.

    From the shadow of this world, I planned to become the complete ruler of the world.

    ‘Unknown’s name. So that it lasts forever.’

    But my thoughts stopped there.

    One live broadcast has ended.

    “I waited!”

    After finishing the broadcast, Hana rushed to me.

    I said smiling at her.

    “It’s okay. Because the night is long.”

    ***

    And the long, happy night of Rebirth Day came to an end. That morning.

    Choi Hana saw Lee Jun-woo sleeping side by side under the blanket.

    “Cute.”

    I raised my index finger and poked my lovely boyfriend’s cheek.

    As adults, as a man and a woman, we finally had a truly meaningful night together.

    There were so many women around Lee Jun-woo who saw him as the opposite sex.

    In the end, Choi Hana, who spent that night together, was filled with a feeling of victory.

    ‘Junwoo too… because it was his first time.’

    We spent our first night together.

    So, it is a special day of rebirth for both Choi Hana and Lee Jun-woo.

    Choi Hana continued to look at her boyfriend with loving eyes.

    Nevertheless, she is also a woman who was the head of an underworld.

    She did not forget the reality she had to prepare for in the future.

    “I can’t monopolize all of Junwoo’s love.”

    No matter how much society talks about the rule of monogamy, the reality of those in power is different.

    Just as Song Yu-hwan, who was once an absolute ruler, had several lovers.

    And Chris Noel, who became a big name in the American underworld.

    She was not the daughter of his original wife, but the daughter of his father Federico’s lover.

    ‘It’s inevitable for a powerful man to have multiple women.’

    There are cases where a man who simply identifies a woman has a lover.

    In the case of those in power, the story is completely different.

    A relationship with a lover other than your original wife.

    The relationship is not just about the two of them.

    It becomes a link between the lover’s background and the person in power.

    Numerous women passed through Choi Hana’s mind.

    ‘Baek Ji-yu too. Soso Jeong… and Chris Noel and May Ren… and many other women.’

    There are probably countless women who simply like Lee Jun-woo.

    Their case is different.

    Baek Ji-yu’s parents were like parents who took care of Lee Jun-woo, who was an orphan.

    And in recognition of his experience in running a construction company, Oripel has now created a construction-related subsidiary and given Baek Ji-yu’s father the big task of post-war restoration.

    Jeong So-so was also recognized for his contribution to ending the war, and his ranking for succession to the throne rose significantly at once.

    There is even talk of her becoming the next queen of the demon tribe.

    The influence of the Yoho tribe on sub-human society is enormous. The power that Jeongsoso will have in the future will be very large.

    And it goes without saying that Federico’s daughter Chris Noel, who came to dominate the American underworld, and May Ren, the strongest representative of the villain world, were mentioned.

    ‘I’m pissed! Why is it so popular!’

    So, resolutely reject their love.

    When I had them as lovers, there was no need to think about which one would be more advantageous to Lee Jun-woo and Unknown, considering what would happen in the future.

    To Choi Hana, Lee Jun-woo is her everything.

    Therefore, he could do anything for Lee Jun-woo, who would later become the ruler of the world in the shadow world.

    All the chaos of the apocalypse has not yet disappeared.

    Lee Jun-woo, who lost his godhood to destroy the polluted World Tree.

    Although he is still strong enough to surpass Song Yu-hwan, who was an absolute power.

    As long as you have a mortal body, your absolute position can be threatened at any time.

    Not just heroes and villains, but also all kinds of monsters.

    ‘If only I could further solidify my position as absolute by having a concubine or a lover. That’s something I have to deal with.’

    Because she came from an underworld, her way of thinking was never the same as that of ordinary women.

    She knows all too well the power Lee Jun-woo has, the weight of that crown, and the difficulty of maintaining that position.

    But there is one thing I cannot give up.

    Although it is not Lee Jun-woo’s first love.

    Lee Jun-woo’s first woman and first girlfriend was himself.

    And in the future, I have no intention of giving up on becoming Lee Jun-woo’s official wife.

    ‘That can’t be taken away.’

    I was upset with Lee Jun-woo, who will continue to be popular with women.

    Still, the connotation of the word ‘first’ was very precious to her.

    She knows how to read the truth with power.

    You can also see who your love is the greatest.

    ‘Inside Junwoo. You definitely won’t miss the first one.’

    Lee Jun-woo, who had no way of knowing Choi Hana’s feelings, continued to sleep peacefully.

    Choi Hana hugged Lee Jun-woo tightly under the blanket.

    And this is a story from a long time in the future.

    Choi Hana turned a blind eye to Lee Jun-woo having multiple lovers.

    Instead, as she decided, she became Lee Jun-woo’s official wife.

    ***

    full moon.

    The full moon that night hung in the sky of Seoul.

    A huge city filled with skyscrapers soaring into the sky.

    On a rooftop of the skyscraper, an awakened person was breathing heavily.

    “Huh… wow… haha… Well, I didn’t do well! Save me! Uh, Unknown… I had no intention of going against Crimson Teeth!”

    The man had a terrified expression and was drenched in cold sweat.

    It was a surprising scene for other awakened people who knew the man.

    That man was Red Dragon, a villain representing China’s underworld.

    However, even that SS-class villain could not resist the pursuit of the man in front of him.

    “The information Siwoo gave me was accurate. Red dragon. I can’t believe someone like you would rebel against the Crimson Teeth. You made a trivial choice.”

    “Oh, no! My, I… there is no way our organization would betray Unknown! Go, Audit Manager! No, Jae… Jaeho! Isn’t it so! Ooh, we’re not traitors!”

    But in front of the red dragon, he is a man.

    Lim Jae-ho, head of the audit department at the Korea Hunter Association, had a resolute look in his eyes.

    “It’s unfortunate. Your wife has already completed the verification of the truth. All cross-checking with the evidence of betrayal that the Audit Department had collected so far has been completed.”

    “J… Damn it! Was it true that the rumor that that… that woman… Choi Hana could see through lies? Like a dog…”

    As there was no way out, the Red Dragon unleashed its power.

    A big man who belongs to the eight major villains.

    As such, the head of the audit department, Lim Jae-ho, who is considered the strongest person of this era, was also an opponent who could not help but be nervous.

    But his eyes were calm.

    Lim Jae-ho muttered to himself.

    “I was going to handle it. Really boss, are you planning to step forward yourself?”

    “Shut up! How dare you talk to yourself like that in front of me… huh?”

    Right at that moment.

    The body of the red dragon, which was emitting power as if it would kill Jaeho Lim at any moment, froze in place.

    “Uh, what happened… No way!! Everything, you!!”

    For the awakened, power is like breathing.

    Although no one is conscious of breathing.

    If for a moment your breathing is restricted against your will.

    The fear and helplessness that comes from that sense of deprivation is as scary as the fear of the deep sea.

    And to completely take control of the power of a high-ranking villain like the Red Dragon.

    There is only one strong person in the world who can do that.

    Emperor Lee Jun-woo.

    The absolute one called the Shadow Emperor.

    Lim Jae-ho stepped back in front of Jeokamryong.

    And the red dragon saw it.

    The moon in the sky beyond the building.

    The full moonlight was drawing the silhouette of a man.

    The man approached the red dragon with steps that seemed to leisurely reflect the moonlight.

    I tried desperately to move.

    The red dragon is like a fish caught in a net.

    I could not move, like a prisoner imprisoned in prison.

    And finally, the man standing in front of the red dragon spoke.

    “Unknown, do you know?”

    The red dragon felt the fear of death.

    From now on, this world will undoubtedly be owned by that shadow emperor.

    Under that full moon, Unknown punished the man who rebelled against him.

    BONUS: Side story 1. We’re childhood friends, but really? (1)

    World Tree Yggdrasil.

    The World Tree, the source of mana and the source of all creation, was polluted to its core.

    An unprecedented catastrophe that could completely destroy the world.

    But just one man managed to bring that end to an end.

    ‘Unknown’, a villain called the Emperor of Shadows.

    Unknown successfully killed the corrupted god of Yggdrasil by using a special spell unprecedented in the history of magic.

    That is, by using a spell that reached the level of a god, creating five mirror worlds.

    The fire of the World Tree burning in each of those mirror worlds was concentrated into a single focus and was able to burn even its polluted core.

    However, the spell that surpassed God’s miracles ended up creating a phenomenon that even the caster Lee Jun-woo did not expect.

    The five mirror worlds did not disappear, but were created into another parallel world and coexisted.

    In that parallel world, a future with various possibilities that Lee Jun-woo of the original world could not imagine was unfolding.

    Just like in the story that follows.

    ***

    The world was chaotic last year.

    Yooje Song Yuhwan.

    The war and massacre that that dictator caused around the world.

    But the actions of one hero changed the world.

    Villain Unknown. The absolute one who is now called the Emperor of Shadows.

    At the same time, he is an antihero of the times who is called a saint of the Goddess religion.

    The unknown, Lee Jun-woo, put an end to the chaos in the world.

    ‘Junwoo saved the world.’

    Baek Ji-yu returned to Theia Academy after a long time.

    She was thinking about her childhood friend Lee Jun-woo, who had grown so far away that she couldn’t reach him.

    ‘It was short, though. Still, I remember the first time Junwoo and I entered Theia Academy.’

    Baek Ji-yu was walking around campus.

    Currently, her academic records are on leave of absence.

    I stopped by Theia Academy today to extend my leave of absence.

    In fact, Theia is an academy famous for being prestigious.

    Theia’s status was so great that just having a diploma changed one’s social class.

    Baek Ji-yu was also full of motivation when she entered school.

    My father runs a small construction company.

    I wasn’t from a very poor family.

    However, my father’s past was as a member of an underworld organization.

    And due to the nature of the construction company, the connection with the underworld was still there.

    ‘I never felt ashamed of my father’s work.’

    Nevertheless, at that time, in Korean society dominated by the apostles of Valhalla.

    Propaganda was rampant in all directions, casting people from the underworld as enemies of the world.

    So, Baek Ji-yu’s goal at the time was to graduate from Theia Academy with excellent grades and make his father proud.

    ‘And… if I graduate as an excellent cadet… I might get along well with Junwoo…’

    Baek Ji-yu always spent her school days as a person with no presence.

    But immediately after admission.

    To change his image, he lost weight and cut his hair into a striking bob.

    I also heard that because I studied makeup so hard, my appearance has improved beyond comparison.

    It’s embarrassing, but I was also hunted at a cafe near Theia Academy.

    Of course, she is single-minded.

    I would never have given my phone number to another man.

    Anyway, Theia’s top graduate.

    And if you take care of your appearance even more.

    The image may certainly change from the previous gloomy and dull appearance.

    ‘If that happens… I thought Junwoo might look at me again.’

    In fact, the absolute purpose of Theia Academy might be that one fact.

    However, the fate of the two people turned out in a completely different way than when they were in high school.

    My childhood friend Lee Jun-woo, who was famous as Geum Taeyang during his high school days.

    After entering the academy, he shed his golden image and became completely clean.

    Just looking at his changed appearance was so dazzling that he looked like a male idol.

    ‘no. If only my appearance had changed… But I was still working hard to take care of my appearance, so it was okay.’

    But a bigger change has occurred.

    When Lee Jun-woo was in high school, his practical evaluation score was at the bottom of his grade.

    After entering Theia Academy, his grades skyrocketed to an unbelievable level.

    And, the number of people approaching Lee Jun-woo, who has changed so much, has increased.

    Actually, it’s not a matter of looks or skills.

    Baek Ji-yoo already knew Lee Jun-woo’s charm as a person, so I always thought that he might become as popular as him.

    There was a decisive moment that made me give up that thought.

    Baek Ji-yu, who sat in a cafe on campus for a moment, inadvertently overheard the conversation of people nearby.

    “Naharing has surpassed 700,000 live viewers this time too!”

    “I’ve been watching since there were 200 viewers. I thought I would become this famous a long time ago.”

    It felt hot for a moment.

    It so happened that the person Baek Ji-yu was thinking of was Na Haring.

    To be precise, it was Choi Hana, the true identity of Naharing.

    ‘I was surprised when I found out that Hana was Na Haring.’

    Ever since her days at Theia High School, Hana Choi has been famous for her pretty looks.

    Although it was the three members of Aigis who received external attention for their hero activities.

    In fact, the mysterious Hana Choi was much more popular among the students.

    After becoming famous as a professional gamer.

    Through the Mungseokkkyun crew’s competitions and various off-campus competitions, I got to work on broadcast content with Underdolls.

    And at the after-party between female streamers, including Underdolls.

    I found out that Na Haring was Choi Hana.

    ‘Choi Hana…’

    Choi Hana was the decisive moment that made Baek Ji-yu give up her feelings for Lee Jun-woo.

    Lee Jun-woo, who only followed Ahn Yu-min during his high school days.

    So Baek Ji-yu liked Lee Jun-woo since she was younger, but she couldn’t reveal her feelings.

    It seemed like the relationship between the two was completely over with the withdrawal from Aegis, so I thought I had an opportunity.

    Rather, a much more difficult competitor than An Yu-min, Choi Hana, emerged.

    ‘I don’t know if Hana has a bad personality…’

    Choi Hana also had a good personality.

    Moreover, after last year’s war ended.

    My father, who rose to a very important position in the underworld, told me about many things that happened in the underworld.

    The fact that Choi Hana is the daughter of a legendary boss.

    And even the fact that she was the lover of Lee Jun-woo, who became a saint of the Goddess Church.

    ‘Well, I knew that Hana and Junwoo had a good vibe, so… I understood that.’

    Although it felt like my heart was breaking.

    Nevertheless, if Choi Hana was such an outstanding woman, it could not be helped.

    Rather, his friend who conquered the underworld after growing so rapidly that he thought he received God’s blessing. For Lee Jun-woo, anyone other than Choi Ha-na would be a good fit.

    “But these days, aren’t the Naharing broadcasts a little strange?”

    “Why? Is it as fun as usual?”

    “No, Naharing tension was originally high from the beginning of the broadcast to the end. But these days, it seems like the tension is strangely low…”

    “A. No matter how much of a vertuber you are, you are still a human being. Of course, there will be days when your condition is bad.”

    “Is that so? but. No matter how much you smile every day on TV, there may be hardships going on behind the scenes.”

    Baek Ji-yu listened to the story attentively.

    Actually, that statement is not wrong.

    Recently, Baek Ji-yu is a vertuber who I became close with while playing Northern Warworld with her. I heard about Choi Hana’s current status from one of the Underdolls members.

    – I guess, Hana and Junwoo. It seems broken. It may have already been several months.

    When I heard that.

    Baek Ji-yu’s feelings became so disturbed that they could not be expressed in words.

    “Huh? wait for a sec. That person…”

    But before I remember that feeling again.

    The eyes of the people at the other tables turned to me.

    “That person is clearly a Warworld pro gamer. Isn’t it Hime?”

    Those words stung me.

    Baek Ji-yu’s War World nickname is Hime. I think I recognized myself accurately.

    “Hime? I’m a total Hime fan! Oh, really! Sky blue short hair! Himeda Hime!!”

    At that moment, the eyes of everyone in the cafe turned towards him.

    ‘Hee… hee! ‘Your attention is on me!’

    As a professional gamer, I have participated in the finals of offline competitions with over tens of thousands of spectators.

    The instinct of the corner of the room did not disappear.

    Baek Ji-yu hurriedly used his powers.

    Assassin’s power.

    The power to completely assimilate one’s presence to the surroundings has been activated.

    “Where did it go?”

    I could hear the puzzled voices of people around me.

    But Baek Ji-yu had already left Theia’s campus cafe.

    ***

    Things don’t always work out the way people think.

    He ended his bad relationship with An Yu-min and prevented the end of the world.

    And as Unknown’s fate led me, I gained the title of ‘Emperor of Shadow’ and became the hidden ruler of the world and reigned supreme.

    But there were things that even I couldn’t do as I wanted.

    – okay. Let’s break up.

    three months ago.

    The events of that time still appear in my mind.

    my girlfriend No, the moment I broke up with my ex-girlfriend, Hana.

    “Is this why they say first love doesn’t come true?”

    I muttered with a bitter feeling.

    It wasn’t a breakup from one side.

    After much conversation, we decided to break up for the sake of each other’s future.

    Me as the absolute.

    And Hana, the daughter of the legendary boss of the underworld.

    The positions up to that point were a good fit for both parties.

    The problem is, we’ve both become too busy with each other’s work.

    I work in the underworld. And one thing is that my work as a Virtuber Na Haring went very well.

    As we spent more time focusing on each other’s work, we naturally became more neglectful of each other.

    “Phew…”

    But since we had already broken up, I decided not to think about Hana any more.

    Above all, I have been quite exhausted recently.

    One task is one task.

    We have been running tirelessly to fight against the end of the world and create the place we are now.

    I decided to talk to Orifiel and take a week’s vacation.

    – Great man. You made the right choice. You’ve been looking really tired lately, so I hope you have a relaxing vacation!

    Oripeel already had a very good title in society as the CEO of a global company.

    After becoming my subordinate, he looked after all my work like a butler, and I was grateful to him.

    ‘You said you would provide all recreational facilities under the company to me.’

    He said he would also provide vacations on ultra-luxury cruises that ordinary people would never be able to go to, or vacations on private yachts.

    But there was no need for such luxurious rest for celebrities.

    I was exhausted in many ways and just wanted a comfortable rest.

    So this is where I headed.

    It was in front of a family’s house.

    A place that has been indebted to me since I was an orphan.

    I really missed Jiyu’s home-cooked meals.

    “Uh, uh, uh, isn’t it Junwoo?!!”

    And in front of Jiyu’s house, I ended up running into Jiyu.

    BONUS: Side story 1. We’re childhood friends, but really? (2)

    Baek Ji-yu was nervous.

    ‘Don’t be so nervous…!! Joo, Junwoo and I are childhood friends! If I’m too nervous, Junwoo might look at me like I’m a weird person!!’

    When I was young, we hung out together every day.

    There were many times when Lee Jun-woo thought of her like a younger sister.

    We also had the experience of casually holding hands and going out to buy snacks together.

    Of course, after she hit puberty.

    After I started to think of Lee Jun-woo as the opposite sex, I stopped holding his hand.

    So she was very embarrassed by the current situation.

    “It’s not much different from when I came last year.”

    That’s right, Lee Jun-woo came into her room.

    If you think about it, like he said.

    Before entering Theia Academy last year.

    Lee Jun-woo, who had nowhere to go, stayed here for a while.

    Of course, at that time, I was already thinking of Lee Jun-woo as the opposite sex.

    Although I was very nervous.

    ‘Well, but this situation… there’s no way you can easily get used to it.’

    Even though we are childhood friends.

    Baek Ji-yu is a woman.

    It is impossible not to be conscious of the situation of being in her room alone with a man.

    ‘Well… I’m glad it’s all sorted out.’

    As a professional gamer, you often host War World broadcasts.

    The housekeeper cleaned her room regularly.

    So, like in the past, there were no leftover snack bags, delivery items, or clothes lying around in a messy manner like in the past.

    “I guess the housekeeper stopped by beforehand. There’s no way your room is this clean.”

    However, when Lee Jun-woo saw his room, he said something.

    “What are you talking about? I’m a woman too! I always keep my room clean!”

    “Really? Before, I always helped you clean your room. Although I was disappointed that someone told me with a straight face not to help.”

    “……”

    Baek Ji-yu blushed at those words.

    Junwoo didn’t think anything of it, though.

    After I hit puberty, I became very conscious of bringing Junwoo to my room.

    At one point, I felt very ashamed of helping Junwoo clean.

    ‘I… am a woman too.’

    There was no way Junwoo could have known such feelings.

    When I thought of that, I felt feverish for a moment.

    Before, I always wore loose hoodies and long sweatpants.

    Right now, I’m still wearing a hoodie with my name on it.

    ‘Well… it’s a hoodie commemorating participation in the World Champion Competition… but it’s from Named Clothing Company…’

    And instead of the sweat pants that stretched and dragged on the floor, she was wearing a flared skirt.

    “……”

    Actually, I wasn’t conscious of the length of the skirt.

    As I was alone in the room with Junwoo, I couldn’t help but notice my clearly exposed legs.

    “Now that I think about it, when will the uncle and the lady come? Because it’s been a while since I came to visit. I’d like to see you. If possible, I want to eat home-cooked food made by my grandmother.”

    There wasn’t anything strange about that.

    Junwoo often ate meals prepared by his mother.

    That’s why Jiyu’s parents always thought of Junwoo in a special way.

    – Jiyu always said she wanted to marry Junwoo. When are you going to take me?

    Last year, when Junwoo lived in this house for a while before entering Theia, his mother said something embarrassing while eating together.

    ‘Why… why am I suddenly remembering what happened back then!’

    What is marriage?

    Actually, my parents also knew that Baek Ji-yu liked Jun-woo, so they only said that.

    Baek Ji-yu was realistic.

    “Of course, any game is more fun if you play it in Jiyu’s room. This place is much better than most PC rooms. uh? PC specs are no joke! After all, a professional gamer… Active streamers are different. Compared to the last time I set it up…”

    Even now, she is the only one who is conscious of Junwoo.

    Junwoo had no awareness that they were alone in the woman’s room.

    Naturally, he sat in front of a desk with a two-component setup and showed more interest in the PC.

    It didn’t seem like she was even paying attention to her short skirt.

    ‘Something… I feel frustrated and unfair.’

    Suddenly, I remembered again that Lee Jun-woo is currently single.

    If the opponent is Choi Hana.

    Rather, he would have obediently stepped down for the sake of his friend’s happiness.

    Lee Jun-woo is also single now.

    If it’s been more than three months since you broke up. It’s not a bad thing to make yourself appealing to some extent.

    ‘I just gave up and made concessions every time. But… now I’m not the same Baek Ji-yu as I used to be!’

    At that time, Lee Jun-woo muttered.

    “So, when are you two coming home? I’d like to treat you two to a big meal out. Of course, I really want to eat the lady’s home-cooked meal today, so if I’m going to eat out tomorrow…”

    Normally, my parents come home around 6pm.

    But now, Baek Ji-yu’s head has become busier than ever.

    ‘I’m really embarrassed. Now might be an opportunity that will never come again in my life.’

    Baek Ji-yu made up his mind.

    Anyway, she is a named professional gamer.

    There is enough money to not be lacking.

    I hurriedly purchased a nearby Japan travel package.

    To an ultra-luxurious course.

    Coincidentally, the day after tomorrow was their wedding anniversary.

    [Baek Ji-yu: It’s a wedding anniversary gift! Since the flight time is uncertain, you don’t have to stop by the house today and can go straight to the airport! I made a reservation for an ultra-luxurious course that provides escort throughout the entire process ^^]

    There was an immediate reaction from my parents.

    I was very happy.

    ‘Good.’ First, secure 3 nights and 4 days.’

    The period may be extended by discussing the rest in detail.

    So, Junwoo and her in this house. It means that only two can remain.

    Baek Ji-yu smiled at Lee Jun-woo while hiding his tricks.

    “Then, shall we have a game for the first time in a while?”

    “What, ha, a round?”

    When Lee Jun-woo was momentarily surprised by those words, Baek Ji-yu shook his head and denied it.

    “What are you thinking! Of course we’re talking about Warworld!”

    “Oh, I said that too. It would be an honor for me if Hime, an active professional gamer, could join me.”

    “, don’t make this weird misunderstanding. We’re childhood friends!”

    Baek Ji-yu sighed inwardly as his defense mechanism suddenly popped out again.

    ‘It can’t be like this!’

    Baek Ji-yu’s mind began to spin busily.

    ***

    As expected, Jiyu’s house.

    In particular, Jiyu’s room was very comfortable.

    Jiyu’s house is a single-family house, not an apartment.

    It is a cozy house built by Jiyu’s father, who runs a construction company.

    A place where I, an orphan, have often visited since I was young.

    When I was in elementary school, I came to visit this house often because I took care of Jiyu, who was a bit of a crybaby.

    ‘Both the uncle and the aunt. Jiyu was very happy to hear that she had a friend for the first time.’

    So they treated me well as if I were their own son.

    I also have no memory of my parents.

    I thought of the two of them like my parents and Jiyu like my own younger sister.

    ‘Oh my goodness. I heard that the setting was set in a strange way.’

    Because of what happened last year, I learned everything about my identity and the truth about the world.

    Although it was a record of cookie data.

    I am the main character in name and color.

    Nevertheless, I couldn’t help but be taken aback by the fact that the main character’s parents were not properly established.

    Of course, the game and cookie data are kind of meta concepts.

    In fact, the current world is not a game, but a multi-world in itself.

    Letisane, the external possessor, also explained this fact to me several times.

    – If you thought of it as simply a game. I wouldn’t have created a loved one in this game world.

    As he said.

    This means that it is not a game with a simple concept, but a world in which some transcendent ‘something’ from the outside directly intervenes.

    Of course, I could not directly perceive the concept of that dimension.

    Through Letisane, who was an external being, I only looked around at the silhouette of the concept.

    Anyway, I stopped thinking complicated thoughts.

    Even though I don’t have any parents, I have received enough love and care from Jiyu’s parents. So, I also had a responsibility to take care of Jiyu.

    Like her first broadcast and helping her debut as a professional gamer.

    ‘And now I’m here to rest.’

    It’s a week’s vacation now.

    I told Jiyu that too.

    “Ha. It’s a shame. I really wanted to eat the lady’s home-cooked food…”

    However, coincidentally, they said they went on a trip to Japan to celebrate their wedding anniversary.

    I already prepared Oripeel for their birthdays.

    I couldn’t even think about it until our wedding anniversary.

    JiU, who was sitting side by side at the desk playing War World, said to me.

    “Do you want to eat home-cooked food so much?”

    It felt like Jiyu was strangely shy when she asked that question.

    I glanced at Jiyu from the corner of my eye.

    ‘what. I feel a little strange today…’

    The clothes were not as shabby as before.

    As she prefers hoodies, she was wearing one.

    Still, it was a neat outfit.

    Moreover, the bottoms are flared skirts.

    It may be a little weird to say this, but Jiyu has pretty legs.

    Of course, we can’t help but pay attention to the legs that reveal all the beautiful legs.

    So, when I came into Jiyu’s room today, I had to be very careful not to look at her legs on purpose.

    ‘Am I crazy? Jiyu is my childhood friend… and she’s just like a younger sister to me!’

    I hurriedly shouted inwardly.

    It would be a lie if I said I never thought of Jiyu as the opposite sex.

    When I was young, I couldn’t tell if I was a boy or a girl.

    As she entered puberty, she definitely had a pretty face.

    Whether in middle school or high school.

    It’s because I always wear gloomy glasses and shabby clothes.

    Having had many opportunities to see her bare face, I knew that Jiyu was attractive enough to be called beautiful.

    ‘That’s why it’s as popular as it is now.’

    The light blue short-haired face I saw from the corner of my eye was cute and pretty.

    A lively, yet somewhat shy style.

    Nevertheless, Jiyu’s talent for games was so great that he became a professional gamer.

    Because of that gap moe, JiU, who became a professional gamer with the nickname Hima, became very popular.

    Na Haring has 60 million followers on social media.

    Jiu’s was 6 million. Naharing was just abnormal, but Jiyu was by far the best among Warworld pro gamers.

    ‘It’s Naharing…’

    I inadvertently thought of my ex-girlfriend, Hana.

    It wasn’t a bad break up.

    Although we often contact each other like friends.

    Nevertheless, since the person I had been in love with was no longer there, I felt a great sense of emptiness.

    Perhaps, if there was a woman as attractive as JiU.

    Just enough to move my mind.

    ‘What are you thinking?’

    I quickly rejected that thought.

    Actually, I’ve noticed for a long time that Jiyu is aware of me as the opposite sex.

    However, Jiyuin is a very precious person to me.

    Rather, I should not have accepted that feeling carelessly.

    If romantic feelings arise between the two for no reason, the results are not good. Because I can’t bear to raise my head to Jiyu’s parents.

    ‘But somehow… neither of you are here today.’

    The two young 21-year-old man and woman do not know the meaning of the fact that they are alone together in the middle of the night.

    I, too, was concerned that the two of you weren’t there.

    Rather, I definitely made up my mind.

    Because Jiyu is my precious childhood friend. You should never think with reason.

    Well, it was common to play games with JiU all night anyway. Of course, nothing special can happen.

    “Wow… I can’t win a single game in non-linked mode. As expected, competition and War World in-game may seem similar, but they are different.”

    “Okay then! In the real world, I wouldn’t be able to kill you, but it’s different in the game!!!”

    Jiyu shouted triumphantly.

    We played 30 games and lost all 30 games.

    I couldn’t help but realize that even though I am the absolute ruler of this world, I am not the absolute ruler of the game.

    “But Junwoo, you are really good at it. You know I won the World Champion tournament just before.”

    “That’s right. Still, I am also a winner of the cadet competition!”

    “Because it’s a 3:3 team match. A solo exhibition is a different story!”

    So the two people chatted and played games together.

    ‘I feel like I’m being healed. It reminds me of the old days when we stayed up all night playing games together.’

    I was so engrossed in the game that it was soon 8pm.

    Time to get hungry.

    I wanted to eat home-cooked food, but Jiyu’s mother wasn’t there. I thought it would be okay to order delivery.

    “Are you going to eat dinner? I’ll have it delivered!”

    For a moment, Jiyu came out of the room, probably to go to the bathroom.

    She answered quickly.

    “Don’t make it delivered! Because I can eat home-cooked food!”

    “Home-cooked food? The lady isn’t here today, right?”

    “That… It’s okay!”

    I didn’t quite understand what was being said.

    ‘The lady isn’t here? Or does the housekeeper cook dinner as well?’

    Actually, it doesn’t have much meaning unless it’s Jiyu’s mother’s meal.

    In that case, delivery is better.

    I left Jiyu’s room to tell her that.

    “Ah!! Oh, you can’t come now!”

    And I ended up seeing something completely unexpected in Jiyu’s kitchen.

    Jiyu was standing in the kitchen wearing an apron.

    BONUS: Side story 1. We are childhood friends, but really? (3)

    The two sat together at the kitchen table.

    However, the side dishes were so sumptuous that you couldn’t believe it was a dinner for just two people.

    It’s as if it reminds me of Namdo Korean set meal.

    There were so many different kinds of side dishes prepared that it seemed like my upper legs would break.

    “Tea… I don’t prepare anything, but I eat a lot.”

    And Jiyu, still in her apron, was staring at me.

    It was like that.

    The person who prepared the current dinner table was none other than Jiyu.

    ‘Aren’t you a chef at this level and not a professional gamer?’

    It wasn’t an exaggeration.

    Just looking at the exterior, it really looks like a restaurant setting rather than a home-cooked meal.

    Plus, each and every one of those side dishes are my favorite foods.

    Stir-fried pork and soft tofu stew.

    Even pancakes dressed with various types of eggs.

    If you think about it, that’s why I like that kind of food.

    This is all because Jiyu’s mother knew that such side dishes suited my taste and often prepared them for me since I was a child.

    “Well… I know your taste. I prepared dinner to suit your taste as much as possible… I hope you like it.”

    Jiyu was somehow nervous but still had an embarrassed expression on her face.

    ‘I need to eat it quickly.’

    Of course, what is more important is the taste than the appearance.

    But there was no doubt.

    ‘delicious…’

    Jiyu sometimes packed me a lunch box.

    Although they said it was all done by Jiyu’s mother and aunt.

    The lady hinted to me that Jiyu had made the food herself.

    ‘Cooking skills. ‘Hasn’t this increased further?’

    I devoted myself to eating without even caring about my absolute self.

    I really wanted to heal by eating home-cooked food instead of restaurant food.

    Moreover, all of the menu items are carefully prepared food that is just to my taste.

    When I came to my senses, I had already finished eating a bowl of rice.

    Jiyu smiled brightly when she saw that.

    “Thank goodness. Since I prepared it in a hurry, I was worried what would happen if it didn’t taste good.”

    “Ah… no. It’s so delicious.”

    Looking at Jiyu’s smile, I stuttered without realizing it.

    ‘This guy… was he this girly?’

    All this time, I tried not to be conscious of myself as a woman.

    I was relaxed because I couldn’t see Jiyu for a while.

    I unconsciously relaxed at the sight of his kind appearance.

    Wearing an apron and even preparing a meal, the sight of her looked just like a lover… no, a wife.

    ‘What are you thinking?’

    Soon, Jiyu brought a new bowl of rice.

    I ate again without even thinking about that moment.

    In the end, I ended up eating four bowls of rice at dinner.

    ***

    Just like that, the break time at Jiyu’s house continued to pass by.

    three days. So two nights and three days have passed.

    Naturally, since men and women were different, they did not sleep in the milk room.

    As it is a single-family home, Jiyu’s house has quite a bit of room left.

    Moreover, when I was living at Jiyu’s house in middle school, he even gave me my room as a boarding room.

    I used the room I stayed in before for a few days.

    And even on the afternoon of the fourth day, the two were crazy about the game.

    “The community reacted wildly. The anonymous user asked, “Who on earth is it that makes you so good?””

    Jiyu’s room.

    Jiyu spoke from the seat next to him.

    JiU is the original account of professional gamer ‘Hime’.

    I created an anonymous barcode account like she said.

    The record of the duo team that played together like that was 35 wins out of 35 matches.

    Of course, since I was playing with a Hime account, my opponents were all professional gamers.

    =======================

    ㅇㅇ: Aren’t you crazy? That anonymous barcode follows all of Hime’s play?

    Hime Idol: Hime Play is famous for its high level of difficulty even among professional gamers… but what is it?

    Kim Tuna Gimbap: No way Hime…do you have a boyfriend?

    Goddess Naharing♡: At that level, even if he is my boyfriend, I have to admit him.

    Hime is Idol: Yeah, you shut up.

    =======================

    JiU was streaming the current duo game with the cam turned off.

    At that time, Jiyu also had a break in the War World League, so she was on vacation for the time being.

    So to speak, I am comfortably doing a personal broadcast.

    So I even turned off the broadcast cam.

    Nevertheless, JiU is now a big name, maintaining 50,000 live viewers.

    As expected, when playing with an anonymous barcode, the response from viewers was explosive.

    “Jiyu, you are quite selfish too.”

    And some of the chats really bothered me.

    Just as there are generally more female awakeners.

    Warworld pro gamers also had a fairly high female gender ratio.

    Like JiU, she is the only female professional gamer who has both skills and looks at the top.

    “I have to tell the manager to take care of the chat room. Even though I really take care not to make a broth room in my room, it’s like that.”

    Jiyu frowned at the chat asking if she had a boyfriend.

    As she said.

    Jiyu’s appearance was comparable to that of an idol, but the atmosphere in the chat window was still disciplined.

    The atmosphere is completely different from Ha Ye-eun’s room, which was extremely meaty and just kept talking even if the streamer couldn’t broadcast.

    “I know a friend. If you ride the water, it’s all a van.”

    To talk to me, JiU turned on the microphone that had been turned off and said something.

    Then, the atmosphere of the chat room changed immediately.

    =======================

    ㅇㅇ: Get out of here you selfish bastards! It’s so precious to see Hime’s personal screen, but these guys are so annoying…

    Maratangmat Tteokbokki: It was fun to cleanse my eyes, but I’m annoyed. Hime, don’t make me angry.

    Yunori Joa: Selfish people should go to the Underdolls broadcast and have fun~

    : Mention of TAS is prohibited. It’s a van that’s being criticized. Don’t flood the chat.

    Hime Idol: Sorry.

    =======================

    At JiU’s words, her fans united and pushed the chat window.

    Even though there were 50,000 viewers, the fan management was quite good.

    This means that he has considerable capabilities not only as a professional gamer, but also as a game streamer.

    Jiyu’s unexpected appearance made her look different again.

    ‘I always thought of you like a younger sister.’

    Even though I did not set out on the path of a hero as an awakened person.

    Jiyu was already at the top of her field.

    He has already won the world championship twice in a row.

    Before I knew it, Jiyu had become a much more amazing person.

    Jiyu grumbled.

    “Because I am a professional gamer, I am recognized for my gaming skills!! Do you have a boyfriend or something like that…”

    JiU puffed out her cheeks as if she was annoyed by the chat window.

    A very cute appearance, unlike the charisma that captivated fans with just one word a moment ago.

    I was a little excited without even realizing it.

    ‘Again… what are you thinking?’

    And an image of Jiyu wearing an apron flashed through my mind.

    Strangely enough, that image remained in my mind for several days.

    Actually, I was an orphan.

    Until now, I was busy with my work as an Unknown, so I didn’t think about it on purpose.

    For a long time, I had wanted the warmth of family.

    Perhaps, it didn’t work out with Hana in the end.

    I didn’t ask you to marry me right away.

    I didn’t even know that my lack of family had led to my obsession with her.

    Because I wanted to spend every moment with my lover.

    ‘it’s okay. ‘Let’s stop thinking about the past.’

    So, I didn’t know that I was more excited to see Jiyu’s kind appearance.

    The days when we eat together in the same house and talk warmly about each other’s daily lives.

    Perhaps it was the happiness I, an orphan, had longed for the most.

    Although Jiyu’s parents left me memories of that life.

    As I grew up quickly, I drew a certain line with Jiyu’s family without even realizing it.

    ‘But… if… I become a lover with Jiyu…’

    I was momentarily startled by a thought I had heard without even realizing it.

    Above all, it was my arrogance to think that way.

    I don’t think Jiyu has a boyfriend.

    Even if I was having an affair with someone other than myself, it wasn’t at an age where it was strange at all.

    If my current messy mind is revealed, it might only make Jiyu uncomfortable.

    At that time, Jiyu spoke.

    “Huh? what’s the matter? By any chance… is it bothering you that you have a boyfriend in the chat window over there?”

    It stung.

    However, as an unknown person, I am more perfect than anyone else when I wear a mask.

    “Of course I’m worried! If you don’t feel sorry for your 21-year-old childhood friend, you’re a psychopath. Now that I think about it, you too… go on blind dates or something like that. How long are you going to live as a mossol?”

    “No. I’m not interested in that type of relationship at all!!”

    I changed my mind slightly.

    Jiyu answered those words very calmly.

    And those words made me feel relieved without even realizing it.

    ‘Why are you really doing this? If you do this… it seems like you are really conscious of Jiyu.’

    I kept hiding my true feelings and focused on playing Warworld.

    After that, it was 5 consecutive wins.

    “Look at this. Warworld community is completely crazy? Barcode users, please come to the next World Champion Tournament immediately.”

    Jiyu was even happier with the community’s unique fuss.

    “Here, we always talk about unknown things and there are many times when we don’t talk about games much. Right now it’s all about my broadcast and barcodes.”

    Those words also stung.

    Absolute Unknown.

    Mungseokkkyun already released that scene more than a year ago.

    A shocking scene in which a young villain named Unknown defeats the absolute power of Song Yu-hwan.

    The generational change could not help but create an uproar in the community.

    But in reality, there are only rumors that Unknown was at the peak of the underworld.

    There was no external activity.

    ‘no. Although I’m extremely busy. ‘If there was anything that would attract attention, I would manipulate the media.’

    Now is the time when such mysticism is further increasing the reputation of Unknown.

    Anyway, perhaps that’s why conspiracy theories about Unknown were a major topic of discussion in any media or community.

    That conspiracy theory was actually just the tip of the iceberg compared to the truth that I knew was taking over the world.

    “How does it feel to be at the center of everything?”

    Jiyu asked me slyly.

    Jiyu already knows that I am Unknown.

    “I don’t think much of it.”

    “Really? Isn’t that enough to be proud? By truly becoming absolute!”

    As I answered calmly, Jiyu kept coming closer to me as if she was joking.

    Jiyu’s small face was right in front of my nose.

    Then, I felt her scent.

    As always, it is the scent of fabric softener that Jiyu’s mother often uses.

    I had to slowly turn my head to hide my trembling heart.

    “That’s it. It’s vacation now. I don’t think about that.”

    I answered so bluntly again.

    ‘This is difficult. I’m only staying until this evening… Should I go home soon?’

    Maybe if I stay alone with Jiyu until tonight.

    I was becoming more and more anxious that something more difficult would happen.

    “I have to go tonight too. I’ve already spent a few days here. It would be a nuisance if there were more.”

    “A nuisance… It’s not.”

    “Still. Later, the uncle and the lady might have a misunderstanding for no reason. Because you should also rest well at home. I’ll go today.”

    Although Jiyu was disappointed.

    Still, he knew very well that I was stubborn, so he didn’t say anything.

    But while we were playing Warworld together, it was late at night.

    Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-

    Something completely unexpected happened.

    It started raining, which wasn’t even in the weather forecast.

    “Hi… Hee Iik… Oh, thunder… I’m scared…”

    Jiyu, who was playing War World with me late at night, clung to my body.

    At that moment I remembered.

    Jiyu is very traumatized by the sound of thunder and lightning.

    Jiyu spoke to me with a tearful expression on her face.

    “Oh, no! Don’t go home today!”

    At that moment, I knew I was in a difficult situation.

    BONUS: Side story 1. We’re childhood friends, but really? (4)

    The rain did not stop even in the late morning.

    Not ordinary rain, but rain accompanied by thunder and lightning.

    So I ended up deciding to stay one more day without leaving Jiyu’s house.

    “I’m sorry… you have to stay because of me.”

    Jiyu felt very sorry.

    “No, it’s okay. The vacation is for a week anyway. There were a few more days left.”

    “But you stayed here all vacation. You could probably spend a luxurious vacation at a famous resort…”

    After saying that, Jiyu blushed slightly and said.

    “And it’s also possible to enjoy a party at a resort with all the beauties in the world… and have a good time. They say our professional gamers also play like that…”

    Of course, JiU was a named professional gamer.

    I could never imagine JiU, the coolest of the hotties, participating in a party with celebrities.

    I placed my hand on Jiyu’s light blue hair.

    “I don’t particularly like that kind of thing. It’s been a while since I healed myself with a game, so this is more fun.”

    “I… really…?!!”

    Jiyu always felt like a younger sister to me.

    I continued stroking her hair without thinking.

    “That…you…don’t be like that.”

    But Jiyu’s reaction was strange.

    Jiyoo was a crybaby since she was young, so I often comforted her.

    So it wasn’t uncommon to get patted on the head.

    “……”

    But her cheeks were very red now.

    ‘Why are you doing this all of a sudden?’

    But he didn’t shake off my hand.

    Rather, he just slightly averted his gaze.

    I bowed my head slightly and felt embarrassed.

    The happy smile on his face was definitely cute.

    ‘Again… what are you thinking?’

    And maybe it’s because it’s late at night.

    A strange atmosphere, uncharacteristic of Jiyu, was revealed on his face.

    Although Jiyu really wasn’t aware of it as a woman at all.

    It was different now.

    I couldn’t take my eyes off Jiyu’s face.

    ‘Was JiU’s eyelashes this long…’

    And surprisingly, JiU fixed the tint on her lips while playing games.

    A female streamer who turns on the cam and broadcasts is not surprising.

    But the appearance is also strangely feminine.

    The moment I saw Jiyu’s lips, I couldn’t help but have another strange thought.

    “Trigram… Are you okay?”

    I quickly turned around.

    I felt like I would feel strange if I continued to look at Jiyu’s face like this.

    “Ugh, yes. are you okay. Just like in the old days, I was so startled by a little lightning… Wow!!!”

    Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-

    At that time, thunder was heard nearby again.

    Jiyu hugged me again, meaningless what she said a moment ago.

    I don’t know-

    Although I was wearing a hoodie.

    Jiyu is also a woman.

    My face became hot again at the softness and scent of the upper bodies wrapped together.

    ‘calm down! calm down. The two of us are just childhood friends. ‘You can’t have crazy ideas.’

    Now I am single.

    It’s not like I have a separate woman in mind.

    It is not a bad thing to be aware of Jiyu as a woman.

    Nevertheless, the thought of wanting to cherish Jiyu continued to suppress that feeling.

    ‘okay. We’ll play games like this all night and go home when the sun rises.’

    But now it’s only 1:00 in the morning.

    I couldn’t escape the feeling that tonight was going to be a very long night.

    ***

    Two o’clock in the morning.

    Ku-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-

    It was still noisy outside.

    These two people were in the mood to play the game all night long.

    Every time lightning struck, Baek Ji-yu was startled. I couldn’t continue the game as is.

    “I’m sorry. Because of me, I can’t even play properly…”

    Baek Ji-yu said in a sullen voice.

    “Well, it’s okay. After running for three days, I’m starting to get tired of it. Games aren’t everything, right?”

    But the two of them played the game all night for several days.

    In fact, even though it was 2 a.m., it was still too early to fall asleep.

    “Let’s watch a movie or something.”

    “Yeah… that’s right.”

    Baek Ji-yu’s room was spacious enough.

    One side is set up for games and broadcasts.

    The other half, separate from that space, had a bed and ample resting space.

    The two sat together at the end of the bed.

    There is a large TV installed on the opposite wall.

    The two started watching the movie with a few bags of snacks they had prepared to eat while playing War World.

    Of course, it was a theatrical animation tailored to Baek Ji-yu’s tastes.

    Because I’m not playing any games.

    I also snuck a can of beer that my father bought from the refrigerator.

    “Is it okay to watch something like animation?”

    “We saw each other often together before. And the general public also watches a lot of theatrical animations.”

    Although he said it indifferently.

    It touched my heart to know that Lee Jun-woo was considerate of himself, an otaku.

    ‘Well… Now that I think about it, Junwoo doesn’t seem to be conscious of it.’

    Baek Ji-yu also realized it too late.

    The two of them are sitting in the same bed right now.

    That too was Baek Ji-yu’s bed.

    ‘Ooh… Because we’re not young anymore. A young man and a woman in bed together… well, something like that…’

    Among my gaming friends, there were women.

    I’ve heard a few times from friends of that age about couples dating at motels or dating in their own rooms. I thought anything more than that would be too shocking, so I turned off the audio for a moment.

    Hiding my heart pounding like that.

    Time passed quickly and about 30 minutes passed.

    “Now that I think about it, wasn’t the number of viewers for this anime very high last year? There were a lot of rumors, but I was so busy that I didn’t even dare to look.”

    But Junwoo’s eyes were only focused on the TV screen.

    It seems like he wasn’t conscious of himself at all.

    ‘I… I’m still wearing a skirt.’

    I was a little upset by that fact.

    Unlike Junwoo, I have rewatched the animation I just watched more than 10 times.

    So, in fact, I was concentrating all my attention on Lee Jun-woo, who was sitting next to me, rather than on Annie.

    “Aaaah!!”

    At that time, thunder struck again.

    Unlike when you sit in each chair while playing a game.

    Now Lee Jun-woo was sitting right next to me.

    I hugged him again.

    “Trigram, are you okay?”

    Junwoo asked himself in an embarrassed voice.

    This time, the sound of thunder was loud enough to vibrate the window, and tears welled up in my eyes without me realizing it.

    “Ugh… It’s okay.”

    Still, I think I was quite surprised.

    As if the expression on her face wasn’t telling, Lee Jun-woo continued to calm her down.

    He continued to pat my back with that warm hand.

    And he also patted my head.

    Baek Ji-yu immediately felt her startled mind calm down.

    ‘No… it’s not enough to calm down…’

    The feeling suddenly became very strange.

    Both of them have already emptied more than two cans of beer.

    Although it’s not to the point where I can say I was drunk.

    A drowsy drunkenness was rising.

    And now, those two people were hugging each other tightly.

    “Now, wait a minute. You… were too attached.”

    Lee Jun-woo also comforted the surprised Ji-yu.

    I think I became conscious of that fact for a moment.

    He released his arms that were holding Baek Ji-yu and tried to walk away.

    It was that moment.

    Baek Ji-yu hugged him tighter.

    If it were my usual Baek Ji-yu, I would never have had the courage.

    Right now, Lee Jun-woo’s warmth felt on her body was so warm.

    I knew very well from a young age that he was kind.

    ‘I lost that warmth both to An Yu-min and Choi Hana.’

    But right now.

    Baek Ji-yu’s feelings were clear.

    ‘I don’t want to give it to anyone.’

    He dragged the surprised Lee Jun-woo back into his arms.

    And just like that, I hugged Lee Jun-woo tightly.

    whispered into his ear.

    “I want to stay like this!”

    “What… what are you talking about…”

    But Lee Jun-woo also seems to have noticed that her voice is different from usual.

    Without saying any more.

    The two were hugging each other tightly.

    To that reaction. Baek Ji-yu could no longer hold back her feelings that she had been suppressing for so long.

    The two people’s eyes met.

    “I… I liked you! From long ago!!”

    Eventually, my true feelings came out.

    And Baek Ji-yu’s lips touched Lee Jun-woo at that moment.

    “?!!!”

    Lee Jun-woo flinched as if he was startled.

    I didn’t refuse.

    Two people’s arms embracing each other.

    I found a more natural posture.

    And the night was still long.

    The animation finished playing and the TV screen went dark.

    The two never left the bed together.

    ***

    Years passed.

    Baek Ji-yu returned to her home for the holidays.

    I thought maybe I would live in that home for the rest of my life.

    Now she has left her home and lives with her husband.

    I kept thinking that a person’s fate is unknown.

    “It’s been a while since I was in my room.”

    The room you entered without thinking.

    And as soon as her eyes turned to that bed, her cheeks turned red.

    ‘Even though I drank about two cans of beer. ‘I was so bold that night.’

    Even though she is already a married woman.

    her husband. When I thought about the night I spent with Lee Jun-woo, I felt very embarrassed.

    She too was a mystery when she thought about herself that day.

    But if I didn’t have the courage at that time.

    What leads to becoming a lover with Lee Jun-woo.

    I would never have gotten married like this.

    “Jiyu! Come quickly and eat!”

    At that time, I heard my father’s voice.

    The voice was so loud that it could be heard even in the living room and in his room, which was on a different floor.

    As I slowly headed to the dining room table in the living room, I saw three familiar people chatting.

    “Because my son-in-law said he was coming. I heard that the lady prepared the meal very flexibly.”

    “Oh my. honey. Instead of being an aunt, I am now a mother-in-law!”

    “Oh, that’s right, that’s right! My son-in-law and I have known each other since we were very young. Because that name is familiar!”

    And the man smiles while looking at those two people.

    Now Baek Ji-yu’s husband, Lee Jun-woo, can be seen.

    Baek Ji-yu sat next to Lee Jun-woo.

    There were countless instances where the four of us ate together.

    Now that we have become one family in the true sense of the word.

    This moment of everyone eating together was Baek Ji-yu’s happiness.

    ‘But he still seems to like mom’s food more than mine.’

    Baek Ji-yu was determined to surpass her mother in terms of her cooking skills.

    When the meal continues like that.

    Suddenly, his mother spoke to Lee Jun-woo.

    “But Junwoo. Lovers shouldn’t make too much? Even though he is the absolute leader of the underworld. Still, you shouldn’t embarrass Jiyu too much, right?”

    At those words, Baek Ji-yu spoke urgently.

    “What are you saying? Junwoo is in trouble.”

    “Well… I always cherish Jiyu.”

    Lee Jun-woo also answered with an embarrassed expression.

    However, Baek Ji-yu also grew up under a father who was a member of the underworld.

    In order to maintain that absolute power.

    And in order to prevent a huge conflict that threatens that position, the absolute needs many lovers.

    Now she knew.

    ‘But it’s okay.’

    Because she was the one who beat out countless other women around Lee Jun-woo and became his official wife.

    I could admit that I had a few lovers.

    The fact that Junwoo still cares about him.

    Because I could tell just by looking at their eyes.

    ‘Just because you’re childhood friends doesn’t mean you always lose!’

    Baek Ji-yu glanced at her husband and vowed once again that she would never be defeated by other women.

    BONUS: Side story 2. How to act like a fox (1)

    Even after the apocalyptic crisis was over, the world was still busy.

    The day when the polluted World Tree disappeared and the new World Tree was regenerated.

    The Rebirth Day, when Unknown Lee Jun-woo created a miracle, has already passed five times.

    Jeong So-so is now in her mid-20s.

    She too was playing a big role in this new era.

    He is the first heir to the throne of the Yoho tribe.

    As a member of the Crimson Teeth.

    She visited the sacred site of the Yoho tribe for the first time in a long time.

    I was taking a short walk through Geumhorim, the forest of golden foxes.

    After finally returning to my hometown, I read a book at the royal library and went for a short walk.

    “The mana in the Holy Land is now stable.”

    With fox ears and tail exposed.

    Jeong So-so breathed in the forest air with peace of mind for the first time in a while.

    Northeastern part of old China.

    The country formerly called China declined after experiencing the Dark Ages and two wars created by the Apostles of Valhalla.

    It is now divided into several countries and has lost its former appearance.

    This forest she entered is also a place where the Yoho tribe occupies the area.

    Not just a city, but like a small country in Europe.

    The Yoho people also formed a formal nation.

    ‘The situation in Yohoguk is quite good.’

    Unlike Song Yu-hwan’s era, there is no dictator who holds world power in his hands.

    No, it’s only like that on the outside.

    In the shadow of that world, the Unknown Crimson Teeth was completely dominating the world.

    Now, more than six years have passed since the final battle against chaos.

    No awakened person in the world would dare to rebel against Unknown.

    ‘Well, that doesn’t mean anything. ‘It’s not like Lee Jun-woo is a tyrant.’

    Sufficient freedom is guaranteed as long as it does not go against you.

    Instead, it shows thorough punishment to those who rebel.

    Unknown ruled the world with those two principles.

    And because the Unknown firmly dominated the world, the world was able to quickly overcome the aftereffects of the war.

    “Princess Soso. Your Majesty is calling.”

    It was that time.

    A lady from the palace visited Soso while he was taking a walk.

    “Your mother? i get it. Let’s go back.”

    He became the first heir to the throne of the Yoho tribe.

    To that extent, it is my hometown, the Tiger Country.

    I didn’t just come to Geumhorim, a sacred place, to have fun.

    The queen of the Yoho tribe called her directly.

    “See you, Your Majesty.”

    And the center of Geumhorim.

    Jeong Woon-gyeong returned to the royal palace of the Yaho tribe and met her mother.

    Pure white hair that reaches to the floor.

    Mysterious amber eyes.

    And the nine tails visible behind its back are impressive.

    The appearance of a nine-tailed fox symbolizing the queen of the fox tribe.

    It was Jeong A-jin, the queen of the demon tribe.

    “You’re here. My daughter.”

    Jeong Soso bowed down in front of the queen and showed respect.

    ‘I’m still nervous about standing in front of my mother.’

    At one time, Jeong Ah-jin was also a shaman who stood shoulder to shoulder with Letisane during the Dark Ages.

    Jeong Soso remained silent and waited for his mother to speak.

    ***

    Jeong A-jin, queen of the demon tribe.

    Although she was a sub-race who had already lived for hundreds of years.

    She is still so beautiful that she could be said to be in her 20s.

    From the beginning, the women of the Yoho tribe have been famous for beauties who can captivate men at once.

    And Jeong Ah-jin lowered her head and looked at her fourteenth daughter lying face down below.

    ‘In terms of appearance, he resembles Jim the most.’

    Other than the difference between white hair and blonde hair, he focused on himself.

    Not only that.

    Although he is only in his mid-20s now.

    The magic talent also resembles Jeong Ah-jin the most.

    The human academy.

    Even when I entered Theia, I wasn’t able to fully unlock my potential.

    After the war ended, I became aware of witchcraft and my skills were improving day by day.

    ‘More than anything, he is smarter. So much so that he could become Jim’s successor.’

    Fourteenth.

    As such, he was far behind in the line of succession to the throne.

    Nevertheless, deep down, the queen loved her fourteenth daughter.

    She is a cute daughter who has so many similarities to me.

    Rather, because of that, he did not show to the outside world that he cared for Jeong Soso at all.

    Because he did not want his beloved daughter to be caught up in the fierce power struggle between the heirs to the throne.

    ‘But that’s a different story.’

    That is why the Queen personally called Jeong So-so to her home country.

    Jeong Soso raised his head.

    I wanted to hug my daughter right away because of her cute appearance.

    The Queen, hiding her true feelings, leaned back on the throne and bit the end of the gombangdae with her mouth.

    Soon, the fragrant scent of herbs spread throughout the queen’s presence.

    “I received a report not long ago. It is said that the Crimson Teeth of the Ying Emperor completely took control of Japan and the central part of old China.”

    Jeong So-so’s ears perked up at the word Young Emperor.

    “Yes. Under the name of Crimson Teeth, the underworld of both factions was completely taken over.”

    It wasn’t a secret.

    Crimson Teeth also sent an official letter to the Tiger Kingdom.

    Even though it is northern China.

    It was a prior notice to prevent trouble with the Yoho tribe based in the old Chinese region.

    And the name Yeongje, the Emperor of Shadows, is a nickname for the villain Unknown.

    No, now he is more commonly called the Young Emperor rather than Unknown.

    “The presence of the Emperor is growing day by day. Although he has already become the head of the greatest power on Earth for a long time.”

    Jeong So-so carefully nodded at the queen’s words.

    However, the Queen saw that Zheng Xiaoxiao’s nervous expression softened when the Emperor Ying’s story came out.

    ‘As expected, that child…’

    No power on Earth could resist Crimson Teeth.

    The Young Emperor is strong.

    But even the subordinates gathered under him were as strong as him.

    ‘That difficult Oriphiel is loyal and risking his life, so I’ve said everything.’

    Like Jeong Ah-jin, Oriphyel is also like a mountain of sub-racial society.

    Moreover, he is so cool-headed that he is said to have ice instead of brains.

    As a high elf, his intelligence and resourcefulness were also great, and even though he was a sub-race, he was completely rooted in human society.

    Due to the reputation of the Young Emperor and Oriphiel, all the major figures of the sub-race also gathered under him.

    The situation was no different for the Yoho tribe.

    No matter how powerful the demon tribe is.

    There is no way to defy Crimson Teeth, who has now become a super power.

    ‘In that respect, the Yoho tribe is in a better situation.’

    That’s right, my cute daughter in front of me.

    It was because of Jeong So-so.

    As the right to succession to the throne is low.

    I enrolled him in Theia Academy for his future career.

    There, Jeong Soso formed an unexpected relationship with Emperor Yeong.

    At the end of the war, I became his faithful subordinate and accomplished many feats.

    Jeong Soso, who became an executive of Crimson Teeth, immediately rose in status within the demon society.

    ‘It has a very good image even among young demons.’

    Although the culture is still difficult for the queen.

    Jeong So-so had quite a presence in those internet broadcasts and YouTube.

    My daughter also participated in the semifinals of the cadet competition.

    After that, the fact that he was a cross-dressing man became known to the world, and he became very popular among humans.

    Thanks to that, I am now serving as the young CEO of Crimson Teeth’s legitimate business.

    “Hmm…”

    She again sucked the smoke from the herbal tobacco into the gombang.

    I exhaled the smoke again.

    The queen thought it was time to get to the point of calling Jeong So-so.

    “The elders of the clan can no longer speak carelessly about your right to succession.”

    “?!!!!”

    At those words, Jeong So-so’s expression also shook.

    As the Queen said.

    Jeong So-so, who was the fourteenth, immediately rose to first place in succession to the throne.

    An incredibly unconventional decision.

    But at the same time, it was proof that Jeongsoso’s position had grown to that extent.

    A confidant of Emperor Lee Jun-woo.

    As long as her aide is Zheng Xiaoxiao, no one in the clan can do anything to her.

    Even she, the queen of the demon tribe.

    “Now, no one denies that you will be the next queen. However, there is a story that comes out of that.”

    “If it comes up…”

    “Aren’t you too young already? Shouldn’t you decide on the partner of your engagement?”

    At those words, Soso Jeong jumped up on the spot.

    “Well, I have no idea yet! As an executive at Crimson Teeth, there is a lot to do…”

    “I’m not saying you should get married right away. Still, it would be better to get engaged.”

    “For me, well… But the marriage contract…”

    “Or do you have someone else in mind?”

    “……”

    At those words, Jeong Soso was silent.

    What a cute daughter.

    Jeong Ah-jin, a ghost who has already lived for hundreds of years.

    The queen could clearly see all of Jeong Soso’s thoughts and emotions.

    “It looks like you are in love with that young emperor.”

    “Uh… how did you know that…”

    A happy smile naturally came out.

    “Youngje… If the relationship with Lee Jun-woo continues, not only Jim but also the elders of the clan will welcome it. He is a man who is very suitable for your status as the next queen. The clan intends to actively promote the marriage…”

    “Well, that’s troublesome! Junwoo Lee already has a wife!”

    As Jeong So-so said.

    Lee Jun-woo is already married to an underworld tycoon named Choi Hana.

    Of course, the queen knew that.

    “Does that fact matter?”

    Jeong Soso was shocked at those words.

    The Yoho tribe too.

    It is very common for powerful Yoho women to have multiple concubines and lovers.

    Even though Lee Jun-woo is a man, not a woman.

    The notion that powerful people have many mates is rather common sense among the demon tribe.

    “Although it’s a pity that you can’t go to the royal family. Still, if you become his wife and receive his favor, you won’t know what will happen in the future. If you also have feelings for him, isn’t it a good offer?”

    “Ha… But Lee Jun-woo is not from the demon tribe! Since you are from Korea, your views on marriage and love are probably normal…”

    “ It turns out that the same goes for those in power in Korean society. Song Yu-hwan also had several lovers.”

    I clearly knew how my daughter felt.

    ‘I guess I don’t have enough confidence to seduce the Emperor as a member of the opposite sex. So, did you stop your love from deepening by making excuses?’

    But my daughter met the wrong person.

    No, I am incredibly lucky to be his favorite daughter.

    A fox among foxes.

    Jeong Ah-jin, the queen of the demon tribe, knew better than anyone else how to seduce the opposite sex.

    “Don’t worry, my daughter. If you listen closely to Jim’s words. Your love will definitely come true.”

    “Really… you mean that?”

    The queen barely suppressed her smile.

    The cute daughter was already obediently wagging her tail.

    And over the course of several weeks, Jeong So-so completed all the training under the Queen’s direct guidance.

    Jeong So-so returned to Seoul where Unknown was.

    BONUS: Side story 2. How to act like a fox (2)

    Youngje Lee Jun-woo.

    He has already turned 26 years old.

    I was looking down from the rooftop of a skyscraper.

    A high-rise building in the center of Seoul.

    Any citizen of Seoul can commonly see the exterior of that building in their daily lives.

    In fact, most people probably don’t know the daily lives of people living in those skyscrapers.

    On that rooftop, in his luxurious office, the boss of Crimson Teeth spoke softly.

    “It’s going according to plan.”

    According to Lee Jun-woo, he was wearing a suit that looked like a butler’s uniform.

    No, the high elf who was actually wearing a butler’s uniform, Oriphiel, answered.

    “Because everyone had the master plan of the Great Emperor!”

    The praise was all mixed together, from his facial expressions to his hand gestures.

    But Lee Jun-woo seemed to be used to even such praise and just nodded.

    “But this is just the beginning. Old China… It won’t be easy to integrate all of China’s territories.”

    Lee Jun-woo spoke softly.

    As he said.

    Not long ago, the Crimson Teeth took control of the central cities of Old China.

    This means that all the large cities along the Yellow River were made into Crimson Teeth territory.

    Of course, the external sovereignty of the old central region was not taken away.

    The Dark Ages about 40 years ago.

    At that time, China had already suffered great damage and was torn apart due to the huge gates built throughout the country.

    Now, warlords in each region have created their own autonomous countries.

    Crimson Teeth was the name of the Emperor, and brought some of his warlords under his wing.

    ‘The warlords in the central region are moderate. But the southern Awakened warlords are different.’

    Even when China was falling apart, the southern power held on without collapsing.

    Hong Kong and Taiwan. And the name of the new country where the powers of southern China came together is New China.

    ‘what. Even so, it is not a prosperous country like Korea.’

    Nevertheless, it is a united nation formed by local underworld forces forming warlords.

    These are the forces that did not collapse despite various crises and withstood the Dark Ages, the Apostles of Valhalla, and even the invasion.

    So from Lee Jun-woo’s perspective, who wants to completely take over old China.

    The next fight against New China was the biggest task facing us.

    “As expected, you are concerned about the new Chinese forces?”

    The Emperor’s closest confidant, Oriphyel.

    As expected, he immediately recognized Lee Jun-woo’s feelings.

    “Crimson Teeth has already taken control of central China. Of course, a conflict with New China will occur in the future. However.”

    “You don’t want a needless armed conflict, right?”

    Lee Jun-woo nodded.

    “Yes. All of Crimson Teeth’s villains are elite. Considering that he is a talented person who will be active around the world in the future. The loss of losing organization members will be great.”

    As their power is not small.

    Even Crimson Teeth, which is considered the strongest in the world’s underworld, is bound to suffer losses.

    If Emperor Lee Jun-woo had made the move himself, the story would have been different.

    If it’s Lee Jun-woo, not Oripel.

    Rather than subjugating them himself through bloodshed.

    I prefer to submit myself to the Emperor and come in.

    Orifiel was secretly happy.

    ‘I knew that would happen and I thought of a way in advance.’

    Orifiel continued.

    “But there is a way. There is no need to see Crimson Teeth’s blood or for the Emperor to step forward in person.”

    “What method is it?”

    “This is using the ghost tribe.”

    “Hmm. They are the Yoho tribe.”

    Lee Jun-woo also nodded as if it made sense.

    A tribe living in northeastern China by creating their own country called ‘Yohoguk’.

    However, the Yaoho people are influential throughout China.

    The magic they have.

    Not just force, but medicine.

    Or, it can be used skillfully by combining it with any modern industry, such as industry.

    Even in the media business, the Yoho people are exerting considerable influence.

    Orifiel briefly turned on the monitor in his office as if adding to his words.

    “And as you know, we have very outstanding members of the Yoho tribe as members.”

    A beautiful blonde woman was seen on the monitor.

    Dressed in a dress shirt and skirt.

    She was a young woman who looked like an elite office worker or a show host.

    “What I’m introducing today is this product!”

    From the looks of it, it was a short form of YouTube.

    However, the number of views is in the millions.

    Even though it is marked as a paid advertisement, the number of views is this high.

    It was easy to guess the YouTuber’s influence.

    “Jeongsoso?”

    Lee Jun-woo muttered the name.

    “That’s right. You know Jeongsoso better because you are Theia’s classmate, right? Recently, her popularity in the Greater China region is unusual.”

    And Orifiel, who was watching the video, said:

    “Furthermore, as you know, Jeong So-so is the daughter of the Queen of the Herod Kingdom. The king’s line of succession was low, but it is said that his position has recently risen at once. Of course, the fact that Jeong So-so was a member of Crimson Teeth played a big role in the background.”

    “That is a fact that I have already been informed of.”

    “Also, Queen Jeong Ah-jin of the Kingdom of the Tiger is friendly to Crimson Teeth. It would be natural since the daughter was involved.”

    “I understand what it means. Are you saying that Jeong Soso is an opportunity to create a closer relationship with the Herod Kingdom?”

    “That’s it!”

    It made sense.

    Rather than the Crimson Teeth, which has no direct connection to the Greater China region, taking over the territory of former China.

    Still, it would be better to join hands with the Yaohoguk, which has had a long-standing influence with its roots in the Greater China region.

    “This time, there was help from the Yaho Kingdom in taking control of the central part of old China. Orifiel, you are right. Then, what are Crimson Teeth’s main business rights? Part of the authority of the Chinese branch was also given to the queen of the kingdom of kings…”

    “Well, that’s nice, but that’s not what I’m saying!”

    “Yes, then?”

    Lee Jun-woo was taken aback by Orifiel’s next words.

    “That’s right, accepting Jeong Soso as Emperor Yeong’s lover!!”

    For a while, Lee Jun-woo was unable to speak.

    ***

    A few days after the conversation with Orifiel.

    The new itinerary he brought contained a somewhat unique schedule.

    “Hmm…”

    I am the headquarters of Crimson Teeth.

    Going down the elevator of that huge building, I checked the schedule once again.

    Although working with New China will be a major project for some time.

    Nevertheless, it was impossible not to care about the affairs of the United States.

    ‘It’s fortunate that that side is much friendlier to us than New China.’

    The United States currently has a dual system between the hero Golden Face and the villain-turned-mafia Federico.

    The two suited each other better than I thought.

    And it was especially friendly to Crimson Teeth and me.

    So, I also had to listen to their requests sometimes.

    ‘Chris Noel is visiting Seoul.’

    Chris Noel is Federico’s daughter.

    And he is a big name who is being talked about as the next 8th villain.

    So even if she just comes to Seoul as a tourist.

    For me, I had to be considerate of her at the Crimson Teeth level.

    ‘In that respect, Federico is also clever.’

    He sent me a letter.

    Chris Noel said he had a gift for me personally.

    That fact was also reported to Crimson Teeth in an official letter.

    One way or another, I had no choice but to make plans to briefly see Chris Noel.

    [Chris Noel: Sorry for bothering you. However, I have no intention of causing any inconvenience, and I just want to give a gift, and the foolish heart of the main woman takes precedence…]

    And there was a DM coming from Chris about that.

    Strangely enough, the unique fusion historical drama tone was also evident in the message.

    Anyway, one special thing.

    Chris Noel also brought Jeong So-so with him on his schedule to meet me.

    ‘Jeong So-ra.’

    Motivation of Theia Academy.

    And he was also from Aegis.

    Although Jeong So-so is my successor who was exiled, he has nothing to do with that matter.

    Rather, after that, Soso Jeong helped me with my work in many ways.

    ‘I was more familiar with the way I looked when I dressed up as a man.’

    But as Orifiel showed a few days ago.

    Jeong So-so has long since stopped dressing as a man.

    And in the Greater China region, he is active as a special influencer.

    Her exact occupation is the head of the Crimson Teeth branch clan.

    A member of the cadet competition that was a hot topic.

    And the element of her being a cross-dressing woman has garnered cult popularity, making her incredibly popular on YouTube.

    ‘More towards short form than live or general video.’

    After she stopped dressing as a man, her appearance became surprisingly pretty.

    Rather, it is natural that during the time of cross-dressing, some of the appearance was suppressed through witchcraft.

    So, considering Jeong So-so’s popularity in the Greater China region, Oripeel is suddenly hiring him as an advertising model for Crimson Teeth’s legitimate business.

    It’s a good thing for me though.

    On the other hand, I feel a strange feeling because of Jeong So-so’s background.

    [Oripiel Director: I recently received a call from Jeong Ah-jin. The message is that the queen of the kingdom also views Emperor Yeong favorably.]

    Jeong Soso is the daughter of Queen Yohoguk.

    So, it seems that the queen of the kingdom of the devil is thinking about more than just a simple cooperative relationship with me.

    My relationship with Jeong So-so becomes closer through my marriage.

    ‘I turned away. ‘I’m coming.’

    I am already married to one.

    But one, too, has been speaking to me throughout the years of our marriage.

    – I will allow you to have a lover. But instead, never forget that I am your official wife and first!

    Of course, I told Hana several times not to say that.

    As a Korean, I naturally took the culture of monogamy for granted.

    However, Hana was also a former underworld boss.

    in the future

    He had already predicted my current situation and said that.

    ‘Not only Jeong So-so, but also Chris Noel…’

    Chris Noel is an American who is not a member of Crimson Teeth.

    But she always continued to send me DMs.

    And, as an American, he didn’t hide his fondness for me at all.

    ‘I never thought I’d meet those two a little later.’

    Since it was a venue-only elevator, we immediately arrived at the underground parking lot.

    “Welcome. Chairman.”

    Sitting in the back of a luxurious limousine, the chauffeur drove the car.

    I am Jeong So-so and Chris Noel.

    The two headed to the old Joseon palace where they had already arrived.

    BONUS: Notification of the next work!! (He was exiled but became a munchkin golem wizard)

    hello…!!

    This is Terra P, the writer of Expulsion Aka…!!

    We have already promoted the new work in a separate notice…!!

    However, I found out later that the notice alone did not notify readers and did not update the library to the latest version.

    As now, we are promoting it again with free sessions…!!

    I would like to apologize to the readers of Banishaka for repeatedly informing you of this fact… ㅠㅠ

    However, the new work ‘I was exiled but became a munchkin golem wizard’ is also scheduled to be converted to a plus.

    I have completed the stories of all four existing Plus works, regardless of their grades…!!

    As this work is also scheduled to be completed, I thought I would like more readers to read my article together…!!

    So, I would like to ask for your support…!! Of course, we are working hard every day to make it a better work than our previous work…!!

    So, the next work is an academy drama titled ‘The Maniac Became a Munchkin Golem Wizard’…!!

    As the genre is a fantasy academy film, we are working hard to make Akawa Yoo, which was a modern academy film, into a work with a different charm…!! Please look forward to it in the future…!

    And I would like to thank you again for caring for Banchulaka..!!

    p.s. I will make sure to complete the remaining Expulsion Aka side stories within July…!!

    ps2. The title of the new work has been changed from ‘The Academy Became a Golem Master’ to ‘The Maniac Became a Munchkin Golem Master’…!!

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