Holy Sword and Demon Sword

In front of the stage at the center of the event hall, seats were arranged for several people to sit.

As I was blankly staring at the rows of steel chairs, people who had been scattered around began to gather one by one.

Sohee and I, who had been watching the atmosphere, also went inside and sat down.

[Show Us Your Deron!]

Above the stage, a placard I hadn’t seen before was hung.

Show us your Deron, does that mean they’re holding a competition here to show off your proudest gameplay footage or something?

If my guess is right, victory will be mine.

I chuckled inwardly and crossed my arms.

Since I was wearing a mask and sunglasses, I didn’t have to worry about managing my expression.

“Sohee-ya.”

“Eung?”

“Do you happen to know what’s going on right now?”

“Well… I didn’t ask that far, so I don’t know.”

While I was talking with Sohee, people’s gazes all turned to one place.

I also turned my head, following their gazes.

“Heok…”

It’s that girl. That small girl I saw earlier appeared here, accompanied by men in black suits.

The pure white girl, who was walking slowly, paused for a moment when she found me.

Then, she walked to the seat farthest away from me and sat down.

The men who were standing guard around her stopped slightly away from her seat.

The guards’ imposing presence was no joke. No one could sit near the little girl.

It was fortunate that there weren’t many people participating in the event, but this was such a nuisance.

Seriously, these kids these days…

I clicked my tongue and turned my head.

In comparison, how kind is our Sohee? She doesn’t use her background to pressure anyone, and she always shows kindness to those around her with a warm smile.

If there is an angel, it must be Sohee.

I nodded and held Sohee’s hand.

As my fingers gently dug in, Sohee’s fingers slipped in and tightly grasped the back of my hand.

After about 10 minutes passed, quite a few people had taken their seats.

The preparations on the stage also seemed to be nearing completion.

I looked around.

Besides the people sitting in their seats, I saw several people with large cameras slung over their shoulders.

Isn’t that a bit much for just preparing for an internet broadcast?

[Chik-]

At that moment, as if the staff on the stage had turned on the connected microphone, white noise began to be heard from all directions.

Because my senses are sensitive, I could hear the crackling sound clearly.

All preparations were complete. A man who appeared to be a staff member wiped the sweat from his forehead, grabbed the microphone, and walked to the front of the stage.

[Ah, hello. Deron adventurers, everyone.]

His voice is trembling. He seemed nervous, as if he wasn’t used to this kind of event.

I could tell at a glance. He must have been someone who was stuck in a corner, tapping away at a keyboard all day.

[I’m Jeong Cheol-min, the director of Deron.]

An unexpected self-introduction began. What he was doing, and in what direction he was leading Deron.

As the words flowed out haphazardly, a staff member who had been watching from the side hurriedly ran up and snatched the microphone from him.

[Tik-]

Because of the sudden situation, the people watching began to murmur.

But the reaction wasn’t bad. The director is clumsy. It’s because he looked like he was only interested in game development.

They were clearly relieved by his appearance, as if he didn’t care about anything outside of the game.

Director Jeong Cheol-min, who was talking to the staff member with a hurried expression, wiped the sweat from his forehead and nodded.

Then, he received the microphone again.

[Ah, I’m sorry. I was just rambling on without realizing it. Nice to meet you, adventurers, everyone. Offline event, Show Us Your Deron. Let’s begin~]

Jeong Cheol-min waved his arms alone with a slightly reddened face.

His action of trying to induce cheers at this timing seemed so awkward.

[Ah…]

The short sigh that escaped was funny.

The people who had been watching the whole situation then smiled and applauded.

Clap clap clap-

Jeong Cheol-min wiped his sweat faster.

He looked around and slowly calmed his breath.

[Ahem, ahem… For those who are curious about the event details, I will explain. The event called Show Us Your Deron is actually using our secretly developed technology…]

It was an absurd proceeding. But in Jeong Cheol-min’s face, who was pouring out explanations with all his heart and soul, I could feel passion.

Is it because it’s a small business? The event is proceeding haphazardly. If they had hired a professional MC to help with the event, this wouldn’t have happened.

To summarize Director Jeong Cheol-min’s words:

They are working on making it possible to play Deron even without a capsule, using the augmented reality technology they are developing.

When the story of augmented reality suddenly appeared, many people began to whisper.

[Ah, ahaha… Everyone must be wondering. Playing Deron in reality, it’s hard to believe, right? So, I’ll show you.]

Director Jeong Cheol-min said that and displayed an image on the large screen.

It’s a familiar interface. It was the character selection window of Deron Online.

[Okay, if you look here. I have a character that I created. The job is a magician. The level is still 30… Actually, I didn’t have time to level up. If there’s a good leveling route…]

Director Jeong Cheol-min’s story started to stray to the side.

The staff members who were watching next to him shook their heads and waved their hands frantically with anxious expressions.

Director Jeong Cheol-min seemed to come to his senses then, shook his head, and smoothed over the situation with an awkward smile.

[Ha, I’m sorry. So… what is this technology…]

Director Jeong Cheol-min said that and raised his arm.

He was wearing a bracelet on his arm that looked quite heavy.

[Speaking of this bracelet, it’s an amazing thing that we developed…]

Just as the story was about to stray to the side again, Director Jeong Cheol-min, who noticed in time, smiled slightly and activated the bracelet.

Kiing-

A high-frequency sound spreads in a wide direction.

That strange sound was somehow similar to the sound I used to hear every time I connected to Deron.

[Okay, like this!]

Hwiing-!

A strange wave that started from the bracelet sweeps over Jeong Cheol-min’s body. At that moment, a drab-colored robe was added over his body, and a staff made of old wood appeared in his hand.

Tra, transformation… It’s a transformation.

That was no different from a Kamen Rider transformation belt.

It was no different from a magical girl’s transformation magic wand.

I swallowed hard and watched the scene.

[Okay, can you see it?]

Director Jeong Cheol-min said that and flailed around.

The drab-colored robe on his body also swayed back and forth with his movements.

“Just a moment… Ha-yeon-ah. I’ll go call Dad. Don’t go anywhere and sit here. Okay?”

“Ah, eung? Eueung…”

I was a little late in answering because I was watching Director Jeong Cheol-min’s appearance.

Sohee, who got up from her seat, glanced at me with an uneasy look and left the seat.

[Okay, like this, we can bring Deron’s character into reality. How is it? Isn’t it really cool?]

The technology that Director Jeong Cheol-min showed was quite impressive.

The people who had been sitting blankly with bored expressions started to shine their eyes and started throwing questions at him.

“Skill! Use a skill!”

“What happens if the game character and the real body are different?”

“Shoot a fireball!”

“How much is that bracelet?”

The director waved his hands with a very embarrassed expression at the questions flying from all directions.

At that time, the foreigners who were sitting in their seats got up and took out their cell phones and left their seats.

Like Sohee, they seemed to be going out to make a call.

[Ah, slowly. I’ll take questions one by one. Please raise your hand.]

The people who had been talking excitedly finally became quiet.

I also had something I wanted to ask, so I raised my hand high.

[There, the man with the glasses. Please ask a question.]

Unfortunately, the first person chosen wasn’t me.

The person who was pointed out by the director got up from his seat and asked in a calm voice.

“You said you bring the game character into reality, but what happens if the real appearance and the game appearance are different?”

[That’s a good question. It doesn’t matter if the real appearance is different. The game’s appearance is reconstructed to fit the person’s body shape. Then, I’ll take the next question.]

Questions continued after that.

But I was never pointed out even once.

I lowered my arm with a sullen expression.

Because the question time was over.

[Ah, then let’s start the real event. There was a hint in the offline event name. Show Us Your Deron! Like.]

“Could it be…”

[That’s right. From now on, we will give the people who are selected through a lottery the opportunity to use this bracelet. It doesn’t end there. We have special gifts prepared for the winners, so please check the number on the necklace you are wearing.]

I quickly checked the number on my necklace.

My number is 21.

Please. Please. Please.

I prayed and prayed in my heart.

As the lottery machine turned, numbers began to appear one by one.

[2]

[62]

[58]

[21]

[102]

[Lottery is over! Please check the numbers of the winners! It’s okay if you don’t come out if you’re uncomfortable!]

Number 21. It was definitely my number.

I jumped up from my seat. Sohee told me not to go anywhere and sit here, but I couldn’t miss that spot.

Everyone is watching. The internet broadcast was being broadcast through the camera.

That’s right. This place was my own stage.

An opportunity to show others my cool and pretty appearance.

I worked my short legs hard and ran out onto the stage.

“Number, I’ll check the number.”

“Yes!”

After having my number checked by the staff, I received the heavy bracelet.

The other people who came out late also showed their necklace numbers to the staff and received the bracelets.

As I was looking at the people, I met the little girl’s eyes.

A girl with white hair and blue eyes.

She looked sickly and had an atmosphere that made her seem like she would fall over if you pushed her slightly.

I realized belatedly that this little girl’s appearance was quite cute.

Not as much as me, but she must have grown up hearing that she was cute at least from those around her.

“Heum…”

I cleared my throat and turned my body.

“Everyone, you’ve all worn your bracelets, right? Now we’re going to link your accounts. Please follow me.”

The five who were picked out followed the staff.

I’m the same.

I put my finger on the surface of the bracelet and blinked, looking at the blue shining circle.

When all the procedures were over, blurry letters appeared on the bracelet.

Short information about my account appeared.

“If everyone has linked, please come up to the stage~”

Now it’s my turn to show.

I smiled inwardly and stepped onto the stage.

It’s the moment when the mask and sunglasses that Sohee prepared for me shine.

No one knows my identity. If the fact that I am the Blood Demon King of Deron is revealed in this place, everyone in this place will be surprised and fall over.

I was sure.

[Everyone. Please take off your coats, masks, and accessories for a moment. Yes. It’s necessary for scanning…]

I nodded at the director’s words and took off my sunglasses, mask, and coat.

At that moment, the director looked at me and made a surprised expression.

[Ah, uh, uh…]

As expected, I knew he would recognize me.

This is a natural reaction.

Before anyone could say anything, I raised my hand to the sky.

[Th, there…]

Shh-

You’re not supposed to talk during a transformation.

I had been watching the director’s movements closely, so I knew how to operate this bracelet.

“Transform…”

I muttered in a small voice and raised the small switch on the inside of the bracelet.

At that moment, with a click- sound, a bright light that started from the bracelet covered my body.

It changed. The moment I heard the sound I used to hear when connecting to the game, my body had changed.

It’s the moment when an ordinary middle school student becomes a terrifying Blood Demon King.

I reached behind my back and drew my sword.

Immediately after, I frowned.

Was the Deron game system not applied? The sword in my hand was smaller to fit my size.

[Yo, you are… Bl, Blood Demon King…]

The director seems to know my title as well.

I smiled and slung my demon sword over my shoulder.

I didn’t feel the weight like in the game, but that action will definitely be imprinted on everyone.

“That’s right. I am…”

It was that moment.

The little girl standing next to me bit her lip and raised her hand high.

The moment the white light that started from the bracelet covered the girl’s body, a white full plate mail began to form over her body.

Not only that. A large sword appeared with light at her waist.

The equipment from the game is implemented as it is.

I blankly watched the scene.

“Nice to meet you, Blood Demon King. Today is the day I, Jupiter of the Holy Sword, will defeat you.”

The white girl said that and pointed the translucent sword at me.

The shape of the sword is strangely familiar.

Holy Sword.

That’s right. This was the Holy Sword.

Jupiter?

Holy Sword?

This kid?

Really?

This child who seems so cute and soft?

The little girl Holy Knight, who calls herself Jupiter, twisted up the corners of her lips.

It was the smile that Jupiter often made.