The Player Hides His Past

Episode 495 Strange Summit (2)

How long has it been since Hoyeol introduced someone to you?

No matter how much I looked back, I couldn’t remember anything after elementary school.

Lee Ye-rim sat at the corner table, held her breath, and looked at Ho-yeol.

A face without solitude or shadow.

‘Was it just my imagination?’

But no matter how you look at it, they don’t seem close enough to share their grievances with each other. Especially when you look at the way those two people treat Ho-yeol, it’s completely…

‘They’re treating Ho-yeol like they’re some kind of boss?’

No, is that really worth it? I don’t even know the rank of the Allied Crusade, but I heard that our Hoyeol is the commander-in-chief. Perhaps such an attitude is not strange.

Rather than that.

Yerim Lee gaped at her parents who were watching her.

“What are you two doing there?”

“huh? “I was afraid it might interfere with Ho-yeol’s work.”

“I’d be more concerned about that.”

Why did the president’s name come up just now?

My dad, Udangtang—you said and dropped the plate, right?

Ye-rim Lee couldn’t believe it.

‘What is this all of a sudden?’

Dumplings that will make you happy.

At this tiny little snack bar.

I never thought there would be an important conversation about the future of Seoul.

‘How can you guess something like this?’

Nevertheless, Lee Ye-rim tried to pretend to be calm.

‘Because I said it’s a story we’ll find out eventually.’

furthermore.

…Hold on.

Yerim Lee clenched her fists under the table.

‘I want to know.’

Like I said, I didn’t want to look away anymore.

What exactly is the situation and threat that Ho-yeol is facing?

Even though he is just an ordinary person, he cannot be of any help to Ho-yeol.

‘Still, you should know.’

As a family member and the only sister of three.

Lee Ye-rim took a deep breath and repeated to herself.

I will never be surprised by any story that comes out.

I muttered to myself several times.

‘It’s not a joke.’

Maybe it was because of that that I was able to keep my mouth shut. Until a man with the exact opposite impression of Nam Cheol-min and Nam Tae-min started pouring out all kinds of dire predictions about the future of Seoul.

However, Lee Ye-rim could not endure it in the end.

Nam Cheol-min Let his story end.

Hoyeol’s lips move as if he’s been waiting.

“I will become the owner of Seoul.”

An unexpected declaration from my only younger brother.

…Hoyeol. You can’t believe it?!

Lee Ye-rim muttered without realizing it.

“…are you going into politics?”

*

Politics?

What bullshit.

This guy again.

‘Even if that weren’t the case, I’d be so embarrassed because of the way I spoke.’

Do you really have to look back at it like that to get your senses resolved?!

I will become the master of Seoul.

The reason why I suddenly declared in a Granfell style is simple.

Okay.

The scenarios that Nam Cheol-min predicted while taking out his tablet.

“President Jeong Han-taek has requested close cooperation from our giant alliance and the Shinhwa Guild. “There is a high probability that force will be necessary to protect the safety of Seoul.”

Thanks to Yugweed’s legacy. Seoul is no longer an ordinary land.

Moreover, its value was proven and spread simultaneously through media and players around the world.

“To put it simply, the Seoul area where the buff is effective will be targeted by everyone except Seoul in some way from now on. And the influence is probably equally effective here in Seoul.”

That was right.

Dumplings that will make you happy.

Dad and Mom’s pride space was no exception.

Currently, there are countless messages in my status window.

The same buff that was being applied on the Arcana Continent was being applied.

“To put it more realistically….”

Dad and Mom are quietly listening.

And did they consider Nam Tae-min, who is vulnerable to complex stories?

Nam Cheol-min summarized the key points in one line.

“Now connected to the Arcana continent. “Seoul has become a land of unprecedented value even when looking through the history of the world since BC.”

Yes.

That was the reason why I called myself the master of Seoul.

Some people may be sarcastic.

Yes, this guy Lee Ho-yeol.

I thought he was finally throwing away his mediocre integrity and revealing his true feelings…! But if integrity and innocence were something that could be thrown away so easily, I would probably be the first to throw it away.

‘It’s not about greed or declaring candidacy. This too is a kind of burden.’

The Arcana Continent’s buff is valid in Seoul?

In other words, Seoul is no different from the land of the Arcana continent.

Because it means that you will be treated as a [fiefdom].

‘obviously.’

The [Territory] system will be activated in Seoul.

If I tell you this, you can probably guess, right?

Yes.

When my relationship and influence in that area have reached their maximum.

There was concern about abuse of the activated [permission] system.

‘Because it’s literally endless.’

I was the one who activated the [Authority] function numerous times in the Kingdom of Yusra, Frost, and in numerous places large and small. Of course, there has never been a proper demonstration of the power of such [authority].

It has to be that way.

Who is Granfell?

A saintly gentleman who does not even spend the money he earns by going through cracks for personal gain.

Given that nature, is it possible to abuse the [authority] function?

So let’s imagine what if.

What if someone other than Granfell activates Seoul’s [Permissions] function?

In Seoul, the Constitution of the Republic of Korea no longer plays a disciplinary role. Because the words spoken by the person who activated the [Authority] function will soon become a new law.

I opened my mouth.

“I guess it’s not just players who are targeting this land.”

“As expected, the Commander-in-Chief thought so too.”

“also…!”

Not just players, but some kind of Arcana continent being could also activate the [Authority] function.

For example… the high-ranking Demon Lords, who would have been watching the entire situation through their demon eyes, cannot be overlooked.

widely.

At that point, Nam Taemin put down his spoon.

“So we had no choice but to find the commander-in-chief.”

In contrast to the serious first words.

Is it because I inhaled the dumplings?

Nam Taemin’s expression was somehow bright.

“Actually, up until now, my mind was so confused that I was so absorbed in eating that I didn’t even realize it… If you want to become the master of Seoul, our great union will do our best to cooperate with you!”

I did my best to cooperate.

‘Anyway, you all trust me too much?’

But I had no intention of rejecting that belief.

I am Lee Ho-yeol.

To be honest, I don’t want to admit it. No matter how much I thought about it, I felt like I was the only person worthy of being the owner of Seoul.

‘To be exact, it’s not me, but Granfell.’

Now Seoul has become a land of strangeness.

The value as well as the risk could not be emphasized several times. Depending on the situation, the threat of the Arcana Continent could be overflowing without a safety device called a crack.

Not only that.

‘We cannot overlook real threats.’

Nam Cheol-min’s fingers paused on the tablet.

“In particular, most of the world’s guilds have branches in Seoul, close to the Magic Tower. In any case, since we are all on the same boat as the Allied Crusade, I don’t want to raise any unnecessary suspicions, but…”

I nodded.

“I understand your concerns.”

Because this wasn’t just a guild-level problem.

Just as Gaon was a symbol of Korea.

Ranking guilds soon have a close cooperative relationship with the country.

‘Regardless of the pride of each player.’

Like Inazuma, who was swayed by the Japanese government in the past. This means that there may come a situation where players have no choice but to cry and cooperate with the country.

Because this place in Seoul was definitely worth it.

however.

“That must be the responsibility that the owner must bear.”

Who is Granfell?

Even better than Seoul, which became the head of the Cloudy family and the land of Gii.

He was the owner of Cloudy Territory, a territory of enormous value.

‘There’s no way I’m feeling any pressure.’

My confident words seemed to have become a definite answer.

The Nam brothers’ eyes sparkled for a moment.

Nam Taemin got up from his seat and started carrying dishes to the kitchen.

“Mother and father. “It was really good.”

“is it so? Does it fit your mouth? I’m glad.”

“If you visit Gaon Tower anytime, I will take care of your mother and father properly! Oh, I may not be there. In that case, please call me using the number on my business card…”

“Oh my, then shall I accept it without hesitation? Ho Ho.”

…Anyway, you have a good personality.

While I was thinking.

Nam Cheol-min spoke to me while he was wiping the table.

“I will support you in both material and spiritual ways, Commander.”

There was sincerity in his eyes.

“After Magic Tower appeared in Seoul. We at Gaon have been making multifaceted efforts to respond to national threats. “I don’t know if the Commander-in-Chief will need our help, but… if you trust us, we will definitely be your helpers this time.”

Be a helper.

If you do something for me, of course I should be grateful.

Like I said, I wasn’t confident.

‘Because it’s not a specialty.’

The war of nerves between real-life political secrets and nations is something that both Granfel and I are concerned about.

Because I didn’t know much.

Of course, we couldn’t have a deeper conversation at this point.

So far, everything is just an expectation, right?

‘And… the place is a bit different too.’

What have you been eavesdropping on so intently since earlier?

For some reason, I was so worried about Lee Ye-rim that I couldn’t say anything.

Nevertheless, I didn’t care and just shook the cubic tablet.

“I was truly rude today.”

“no. “Come back later.”

“Thank you for the autograph, Taemin!”

“No, mother!”

I ate well.

The Nam brothers left a message at the store and left. Oh, how many pictures did you take? Considering the advertising effect of a player like Nam Tae-min, today’s dumplings were just nothing…

It was a moment when I was thinking snobbishly.

“Hey Ho-yeol Lee.”

…Damn, it’s finally come.

Somehow someone is calling me.

At the same time, my heart sank.

What story are you going to start teasing me with?

There were so many sins committed that it was not even expected.

‘resurrection? Or the owner of Seoul? Ah-oh…!’

If only I could.

I wanted to hit this snout a few times with the palm of my hand.

I wondered if this was a self-inflicted disaster.

“I still don’t know what this sister is.”

“I am listening.”

“you.”

however.

“Are you going to tell us everything later?”

…what?

I thought it wouldn’t be strange if I was interrogated right away or for a few days. Even if Mom and Dad understand me. I thought they would persistently bombard me with questions.

“Until then, can we just trust and wait?”

What the heck.

Yerim Lee.

…No, the little sister didn’t say anything after that question. To be honest, I was wondering if I had eaten something wrong, but I didn’t hesitate in answering.

“I will never betray you.”

In fact, I was still able to answer.

‘Why is it so difficult?’

The reason I came back from death is thanks to the title [The Last Adventurer]. To become the owner of Seoul actually meant only to activate the [authority] function of Seoul.

‘but.’

I couldn’t be honest about just one thing.

Yes, as for the dark history between me and Granfell.

Because I still couldn’t get it out of my mouth…!

I was speechless at this moment.

“That heavy trust.”

Everything is over.

So much so that I can say everything with a smile.

When this moment becomes a memory.

Well, I might be able to tell you everything then.

It’s me too, but you too will have to put in some effort for that day.

The little sister’s eyebrows suddenly twist.

“By the way…how can you really not talk that way?!”

Look, it’s still like this. Do you think I can tell you everything?

*

Demon World.

The Ten Chairs blinked their eyes in unison.

It was because it was seen through the magical eye.

The noble Paimon, the Demon King of the Ninth Throne.

“My dear.”

He also opened his closed eyes.

In a teacup.

The surface of the black tea was shaken like a flower pot.

“I think the situation is a little different from what we promised?”