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The strongest guild, the Iris Guild, took the lead and mobilized all its forces, and the governments of each country threatened to declare war on countries that did not participate in the allied forces.

Knowing that it was truly an emergency, people entered Korea one after another.

Most of the large guild leaders gathered in Seoul, Korea, and even outstanding hunters who did not belong to the guild or government hunters were summoned.

In other words, all the best hunters from all over the world have gathered together.

A conference where hunters who are each in their respective countries gathered together.

Some people were secretly dissatisfied with the fact that it was a cadet who was in charge of the situation.

This is because it was thought that no matter how strong a person is, age and experience are important in taking on the role of leader of the alliance.

However, as Lee Ho-yeon’s briefing continued, their eyes grew bigger and bigger.

“The enemy’s main force is 72 demons, numerous monsters, and one entity presumed to be the leader. We confirmed that Carkus, Amon, Malphis, who were already killed, and even Melbeth, whom we defeated two days ago, have been revived.”

Lee Ho-yeon delivered data summarizing the characteristics and weaknesses of the demons to the personnel.

It was data compiled based on memories of the original work after the devil appeared.

“This…? You figured out the characteristics of all demons in just three days?”

“… Is this information reliable? How do you know about weaknesses that even we who dealt with in person couldn’t identify?”

“You’re a genius wizard, Lee Ho-yeon. You’ve personally subdued four demons. Maybe those golden eyes are your ability to identify your opponent’s weaknesses.”

The documents distributed by Lee Ho-yeon outlined the characteristics, fighting methods, and weaknesses of each demon.

Everyone could not hide their surprise as the material was of better quality than expected.

“The data was created by myself while analyzing battle videos. It is reliable data, but if you have any questions, feel free to ask.”

While people were reading the material, Lee Ho-yeon continued speaking.

“As you all know, if the devils continue to consume the world’s power like they are now, humanity will eventually be defeated by the devils. Rather, now is our last chance to fight head-on. Seoul is humanity’s final line of defense.”

Demons approaching from the Pacific Ocean are approaching Seoul.

In the original work, the Demon King descends on Korea.

I guess you’ll follow that scenario faithfully.

“There are about 20 hours left until the devil arrives in Seoul. That is not enough time to organize the Allied Forces based on everyone’s opinions. That is why I organized the Allied Forces. However, I will accept any number of complaints or corrections. ”

This was an operation prepared to subdue the Melves that appeared in Korea.

Lee Ho-yeon continued speaking while flipping through the materials.

“Naberus, a gigantic monster that appeared in France. It is believed that its weakness is lightning. We have organized wizards who specialize in lightning magic into Group A. I will entrust the command of Group A to Chris of the Angela Guild.”

Famous lightning wizards from each country were organized into Group A.

Not only famous wizards but also not-so-famous wizards were placed in Group A.

At that time, the Iris guild leader, who had personally fought Naberus, opened his mouth.

“Wizard Lee Ho-yeon. I’m sorry, but of course I used lightning magic on Naberus. But the magic didn’t work properly on both monster and human types.”

“Guild leader Iris. When Naberus returns from human form to monster form, a weakness is revealed near the top of his head. It takes less than a minute, but we have confirmed that feather regeneration is clearly slow only at the top of his head.”

“…Irene. Check.”

Irene, who watched the Iris Guild’s battle video at the guild leader’s words, opened her eyes wide.

“Wow, that’s definitely true. There is a place where the feathers fill in late for about 40 seconds.”

“What makes you think that just because the feathers fill in slowly is a weak point?”

“It’s the same pattern as the Phoenix, the boss monster at the gate that appeared in Sao Paulo about 10 years ago. However, unlike the Phoenix that exposes the top of its head, Naberus was raised high in the sky and was not visible properly. Do you have any other questions?”

“Hah, I can’t believe I missed something so basic….”

Isaac laughed at Lee Ho-yeon’s briefing.

Although it may not seem like a big deal, Lee Ho-yeon found the weak point just by watching the battle video.

How good is that guy, or rather, our son-in-law?

“… You analyzed it just by watching the battle video? No, you analyzed all the demon patterns in just three days?”

“Looking at the Night Emperor’s reaction, I think you understand?”

Even though the surroundings became noisy due to Isaac’s reaction, Hoyeon Lee continued the briefing.

20 hours may seem long, but it is definitely not a long time.

After finishing the briefing, the team needs to get together, and there are many other minor preparations to do.

“Next is Melves, a demon that appeared in Korea. He deals with spirits while on a ghost ship. We will place wizards capable of mental defense magic and close-range warriors in Group A-2. Group A-2 will be led by Nancy of the Alkaline Guild. . Next is….”

When I was studying hunter sociology at the academy.

I remember hearing about all the famous guilds and hunters around the world at least once.

Lee Ho-yeon’s memory supplementation ability allows her to recall all of these things.

“Are you keeping track of the aces of guilds around the world? Does that make sense?”

“You prepared this much by yourself?”

“It looks like someone was expecting an attack….”

Hunters from each country listened to Lee Ho-yeon’s words.

There was no one in the chairman who did not recognize Lee Ho-yeon anymore.

“… This concludes the team formation. Next, I will explain the outline of the operation.”

Hoyeon Lee unfolded the map and pointed to the vicinity of Seoul.

Namyangju became an empty plain due to a gate that appeared about five years ago.

The aftermath of the gate had just been cleared and civilians were being prepared to move in, but this wide field was where the enemies would be welcomed.

“We plan to install an interception magic circle in the plains of Namyangju.”

*

After a briefing that lasted 3 hours.

Hoyeon Lee took a breath and opened her mouth.

“This concludes the explanation of the operation. If you have any questions, please let us know now. As I said, time is short.”

In response to Hoyeon Lee’s question, people inside the convention center made eye contact.

While they were looking at each other, the first to speak was the head of the Association of Wizards, Arthur.

“You said there was an entity that appears to be the leader of the demons. Didn’t you consider a plan to create a special force and assassinate him?”

“There is little chance that killing the captain will neutralize the demons, so I am considering that as Plan B.”

“Plan B… Then where is the organization of the special forces? Since we don’t know what the situation will be, I think we should decide everything now.”

“If the battle doesn’t go well, I’m the only one who goes to assassinate the boss.”

“… What? I know you’re strong, but it’s too dangerous.”

“It would be more dangerous to take someone else with me. I don’t have the confidence to take care of other people in an emergency situation.”

“Uhm….”

Arthur felt uncomfortable, but could not refute his words.

He is no longer a promising wizard and a student of Im Sol who came to the wizard society.

Lee Ho-yeon is the only man in the world who has defeated the devil.

Others may just grab his ankles.

“What if the demons don’t come to Namyangju? They were definitely intelligent. They might have noticed that they prepared a magic circle.”

“The interception magic circle is only insurance. Prepare everything you can during the remaining time. If they avoid that area, we will have no choice but to divide into units and fight individually.”

According to the original work, of course they would go straight to Korea, but we don’t know how they move in this world.

The strategy planned by Lee Ho-yeon is to increase the probability as much as possible.

Even if the magic circle is properly entered, there is no guarantee of unconditional victory.

‘I guess this is enough.’

As I received questions from many people, more time passed.

Because the plan was realistic enough for hunters to feel, there were not many questions about the operation itself.

In the first place, except for Ho-yeon Lee, there was no one who properly understood the weaknesses of the demons.

“I never thought such a large-scale battle would suddenly break out. There are only 15 hours left. Is it possible?”

“They say wizard Lee Ho-yeon is at the forefront of hunting down demons, so we can’t leave him out.”

“That’s right. The person who planned the strategy is leading the way….”

“Mr. Chris. This is Robert from the Freaks Guild. Please take care of this operation.”

“I’m meeting Mr. Robert, a lightning magic genius, here.”

There were only about 15 hours left until the operation.

The hunters exchanged greetings with each other’s teams and headed to Namyangju.

Since they were veterans who had done many emergency operations like this, it was not difficult to work together.

“… ha.”

And Hoyeon Lee was taking a deep breath behind the podium at the convention center.

Surin Moon, who was next to him, headed to the Academy to manage the professors at Victoria Academy.

In particular, I asked Baek A-young to speak well.

I felt like she would follow me even if I couldn’t fight.

‘Is this why it is possible to kill the Demon King? ‘Tsk.’

After maintaining a serious appearance for several hours, my shoulders feel stiff, as if they were put together.

Hoyeon Lee stretched and looked outside.

Many heroines were also seen inside the convention center.

I don’t know why they are there, but the Lucyrumi twins and Lim Sol were in the VIP section.

Irene Ellis of Iris Guild.

The heroines who lived together, including Rebecca, were also at the forefront of the independent hunters.

Liliana was there too, and I was glad she seemed calm today.

Normally, I would have gone to see someone for a moment, but I didn’t want to meet anyone right now.

‘There are definitely limits to the devil’s resurrection. But I don’t know where the limit is.’

I didn’t tell anyone else, but I thought that if I killed the Demon King, it would also have an effect on other demons.

The best is for the demons’ lives to end immediately, and the next best is for their strength to weaken.

Anything is helpful to humans.

But killing the Demon King was not easy.

‘It is almost impossible to create a one-on-one situation with the Demon King during a complex battle.’

In the end, it is you who must kill the Demon King.

That was the reason why Lee Ho-yeon created an allied force for humanity around the world.

Power was needed to hold down the demons guarding the Demon King.

“Is it really the last time…?”

Hoyeon Lee has overcome numerous crises so far.

There were hard times and good times, but everything was a stepping stone for this attack by the devil.

In the end, if we fail to kill the Demon King in this battle, the world will be destroyed.

This is a fact that everyone else knows, but it felt even bigger to Lee Ho-yeon.

“…Tsk. What are you doing in such a difficult situation?”

I gathered my restless heart.

Nothing will change if you keep doing this, so you should quickly head to Namyangju.

Lee Ho-yeon was needed to form a magic circle to intercept the devil.

“Hoyeon…?”

At that time, a familiar voice was heard from behind.

A girl neatly dressed in a cadet uniform instead of a suit. It was Nam Da-eun.

Nam Da-eun looked at Lee Ho-yeon with a faint smile.

“Da-eun? What are you doing here?”

“Scarlett said I would be here if I was in Hoenn, so I came… and it was really here.”

“Scarlett?”

As I looked over her shoulder, I saw Scarlett hiding against the wall.

When Scarlett made eye contact with Lee Ho-yeon, she let go of her hiding and came to the side.

“I couldn’t see Hoyeon, so I came to find him myself.”

“What about Rebecca and Liliana?”

“I thought I needed someone to take care of Liliana… so I entrusted her to Rebecca.”

Anyone who sees me will think that I am a lost child.

I guess I’m not old enough to need a guardian.

“Anyway, everyone has left for Namyangju. What are you doing here, Hoyeon?”

“Just. I was thinking about the operation.”

“okay.”

“Yes. I’m here at the right time. Let’s go to Namyangju together.”

Even if I think about it longer, only useless thoughts come to mind.

Ho-yeon Lee walked forward while looking at Scarlett and Nam Da-eun.

“Hmm….”

And Scarlett looked at Lee Ho-yeon.

It’s been a while since we’ve been together, and that guy can’t properly hide his feelings in front of her.

A variety of complex emotions were filling his head right now.

‘Somehow, I seemed like a completely different person at the convention center.’

Knock knock.

Scarlett touched the waist of Nam Da-eun, who was standing next to her.

Nam Da-eun, who was trying to follow Lee Ho-yeon, was startled by the sudden touch and looked at Scarlett.

“Mr. Scarlett?”

“Miss Da-eun, please comfort that man.”

“Huh? Hoenn?”

“You can’t let other thoughts fill your head before an important fight, right? I like you. Cheer up. If you tell me these things, I’m sure they’ll like it.”

“But…what Scarlett does. Ah, ah?”

Nam Da-eun also felt strange inside, but this wasn’t the first time Lee Ho-yeon did something like that.

So, I was thinking of just letting it go, but Scarlett suddenly pushed Nam Da-eun’s back.

Hwaak-

In the end, Nam Da-eun had to back hug Lee Ho-yeon against her will.

“Uh. Uh….”

“Da-eun?”

Suddenly, I was hugged from behind, so I turned my head and saw Nam Da-eun looking at me with a puzzled expression.

Why does he make this kind of expression when he hugs me?

“Joe, I like you.”

“… suddenly?”

“No. That’s not it. I’m sure Hoyeon can do it. I’ve also received help… I’m sure other people think the same way. So… heh, in the spirit of giving you strength….”

The voice gradually became quieter and finally became like a whisper.

Feeling her face getting hot, Nam Da-eun lowered her head and slammed the top of her head into Lee Ho-yeon’s back.

I said it myself, but I was so embarrassed to say I liked it in a place like this.

“Isn’t this too unexpected?”

Lee Ho-yeon chuckled and pulled Nam Da-eun’s body away.

She was still lowering her head as if she was embarrassed.

“Since Da-eun showed courage, I think you should show your strength too.”

“You pushed it, Scarlett.”

“I got caught. But I think it would be more effective if Da-eun did it rather than me.”

Scarlett knows what Hoyeon Lee has done so far.

Although he sometimes did strange things, he always took the lead in solving cases.

So I had no doubt that I could do it this time too.

“Once the tension has eased, let’s leave quickly. Still, we are the leaders of the Allied Forces, so we can’t be the last to arrive.”

“….”

Hoyeon Lee belatedly felt that her shoulders had become lighter.

My head was clear, and my body felt much lighter.

‘I was nervous.’

It was only then that Hoyeon Lee realized that fact.

Since my body was rigid without my knowledge, I couldn’t help but feel frustrated and have random thoughts.

“Thank you, Scarlett. Da-eun.”

“It was nothing.”

“….”

Nam Da-eun was still hiding behind Scarlett as if she was embarrassed, but seeing her made her laugh again.

Hoyeon Lee shook off the distracting thoughts in her body and held out her hand to the two.

“Let’s hurry. Like you said, we can’t be late.”

14 hours until the final battle.

There was still a lot to prepare.