Chapter 13
As expected by Nam Seon-wook, Guildmaster of the Muggle Gathering, known as Vandalf the Rogue, the Mana flow signified the appearance of an A-rank Gate.
He had already stationed assassin mages in Gangwon Province.
“If Admin is the kind of Hunter I think he is, he would definitely have visited the A-rank Gate. But why have the assassin mages sent no signal?”
If the assassin mages had acted according to plan, they should have either killed Admin and returned or sent some kind of signal.
Nam Seon-wook, along with Deputy Guildmaster Lee Han-shin, arrived belatedly at the location where the A-rank Gate had opened.
Countless scattered bones littered the area. The ground was frozen solid, with marks left by flames everywhere.
“Vandalf! I think we’ve found the assassin mages we sent…!”
Lee Han-shin pointed toward a dark corner of the forest. As they rushed over, an unbelievable sight unfolded before them.
“How… How did they all end up like this?”
All the assassin mages he had sent were frozen solid.
The assassin mages, specialists in sabotage, were all Awakened Ones above C-rank. So why had they been killed without even putting up a fight?
He could still faintly sense the Mana flow from their corpses. In that case…
“Dialogue Reflector…”
Nam Seon-wook quietly chanted a spell.
The Dialogue Reflector was a spell that allowed one to eavesdrop momentarily on conversations the target had once shared.
“Vandalf! Using that spell on a corpse is dangerous! The fear they experienced at death might seep into you!”
“Even so, I must know! Baei!”
As the chant ended, the last conversation of the assassin mages played out in Nam Seon-wook’s mind.
“Captain! That ice mage is none other than Assistant Admin Elsa! Admin’s subordinate!!”
“Hold on… That ice mage… Doesn’t it feel like she’s looking right at us?”
“You thought I wouldn’t know you were hiding there?! Frozen Storm!!!”
“The mage… noticed… our presence?”
“I’ll make sure you’re immortalized in the gallery!”
Click!
[Sound of magic exploding]
“Ahhhhhh!!”
[Sound of everyone freezing]
That was the final conversation of the assassins. Nam Seon-wook collapsed onto the ground.
“Did Admin’s subordinate know the assassins were hiding there?! And she said she’d immortalize them in the gallery?”
An unbearable fear swept over him.
I’m scared. Suddenly, I’m insanely afraid of the main admin. Just who in the world is he!
Surely Elsa must be as powerful as Admin. To handle an A-rank monster while also killing off assassin mages…
Nam Seon-wook was overwhelmed with the terror the corpses had felt in their last moments.
“Ahhhh! Aaah!”
“Vandalf! Are you all right?!”
As Nam Seon-wook writhed in pain, he suddenly sensed an overwhelming killing intent from the sky.
The two of them hid quickly in the bushes, crushed by the sheer pressure.
Then, a woman landed gently from the sky onto the ground.
“Vandalf! That woman!!!!”
“The badge she’s wearing… She’s an elite agent of the Bureau! An A-rank Hunter!!”
Fortunately, the A-rank agent didn’t seem to notice them.
“Hmm… Everything’s been cleaned up. Elsa, you really killed them all.”
The A-rank agent muttered as she looked around.
“Vandalf! The Bureau’s A-rank agent just said the name Elsa!”
“In that case!!! Elsa is that woman’s subordinate?! Then could that woman be Admin…?”
The elite agent’s eyes glowed red.
“Admin… You really… knew all this? Even about giving her the weapon?”
Finishing her words, the agent vanished into the sky.
“She isn’t Admin either… Now I see. All the pieces fit.”
“Vandalf! Do you have a theory?!”
“This whole thing is a setup by Admin.”
“What are you saying?”
“From the boss monster to Elsa, it’s all just part of a deliberate production. And now the agent came to confirm that everything went according to plan.”
“Vandalf! What does that mean?!”
Nam Seon-wook swallowed hard, pausing briefly.
“Still don’t get it? A person who can open Gates, manipulate boss monsters, and even control an A-rank Hunter.”
“Could it be…?”
“Yes, it’s him.”
Nam Seon-wook nodded solemnly.
“This is bigger than we thought. Assassin mages… your sacrifice was not in vain!”
Nam Seon-wook gently stroked the frozen corpse, wiping away tears as Deputy Guildmaster Lee Han-shin joined him in a sorrowful tribute.
“To the Bureau we go! With this information, we can pressure not only the Bureau but other governments too! For the revenge of our fallen comrades! For the grand future of the Muggle Gathering! Baei!”
***
Near an alley shrouded in mist, a young girl appeared out of nowhere.
Though she had the build of a child, she slowly opened her eyes, calmly scanning her surroundings.
Her gaze, brimming with dark red flames, was unmistakably different from that of a human.
“I’ve finally regained all my power. Enough to regenerate my body. I am the origin of all evil, the true ruler of the continent.”
Her name was Cassandra Lucien. The Demon King who had been slain by the hero.
“My resurrection has succeeded, just as I planned. In your world, that is.”
She laughed to herself for a while.
The Earth was in shambles, thanks to the Gate that had opened due to Cassandra’s curse.
Just as her laughter subsided, an unexpected screen appeared in her view.
“A Hunter Gallery?”
In an instant, she understood the gallery’s structure and purpose.
“A network used by the people of the hero’s world? How pitiful.”
The gallery was bustling with all sorts of humor and issues.
“This could serve well as a declaration platform.”
Title: [Demon King 123]: Humans, heed my words!
I have finally returned. It’s time to return to you the long-harbored anger and disgrace you’ve caused me!
“I, Demon King Cassandra Lucien, hereby declare a one-sided massacre upon you inferior beings!!”
A vision of humanity shrouded in fear flashed through her mind. That would soon be their inevitable fate.
Now, it was time for comments to start rolling in. Surely, these pathetic creatures would be begging before her.
Title: [Demon King 123]: Humans, take heed! [2]
Finally, a pitiful human trembling in fear appeared. Let’s see how craven they truly are.
ㄴ”How long is this act gonna last?”
ㄴ **Byeong-meog-geum **(a slang that means “Don’t feed the troll”)
“What’s ‘Byeong-meog-geum’?”
Cassandra tilted her head in confusion. No more comments appeared after that.
The response was less than she expected, but it didn’t bother her much.
Once she started moving, these humans would kneel before her on their own.
However, she couldn’t hide her shock when she saw her reflection in a broken window.
“This… is my younger self?”
It seemed she had expended more power on her resurrection than anticipated. She had reverted to her childhood form.
“Hero… if only it hadn’t been for you…!”
Cassandra clenched her pebble-like hand. She could feel the delicate, soft skin of a young child.
At that moment, rage and the desire for vengeance against the hero burned within her.
“Kieeeek!”
A shabby goblin appeared from within the bluish mist.
Yes, it was only natural that all monsters should obey her.
Normally, she would grant death simply for standing in her presence, but this time was different.
“How commendable. I shall grant you an army and make you the head of the assault squad.”
Cassandra solemnly declared. The monster began roaring as it looked at her.
‘Overwhelmed with gratitude, it seems. Very well, I shall bestow power upon you myself.’
Cassandra raised her small hand and extended it toward the goblin, intending to infuse her power as Demon King into the small creature.
However, nothing happened.
“Huh? Why isn’t any power flowing through…?”
“Kieeeek!”
The goblin tightened its grip on its club and approached her.
“W-Wait… hey! Wait!!”
***
“Mmm!!! Elsa’s cooking is incredible!!!”
Only those in the know would understand, but having cold acorn jelly soup in the morning is an absolute delicacy.
The refreshing broth, topped with floating ice shards.
As I took a spoonful, the crunchiness of the pickled kimchi and the subtle flavor of the acorn jelly spread in my mouth.
When winter comes, I should ask her to make a warm version too.
Just as I was about to enjoy dessert…
—Elsa: Life as a low-ranking admin is tough. (Damn it)
—Elsa: This is too much for a queen to handle. (Why are there so many offensive pics!!!)
—Admin: It’s delicious, as expected. (Easiest cleanup job)
—Elsa: It’s etiquette to come help before asking for it. (Especially when I made you breakfast)
—Elsa: This is too much for a queen to handle alone. (You’d better wash the dishes, damn it)
—Admin: Finished the shaved ice, sent the bowl back. (Easy cleanup)
—Elsa: Let it go (Buzz off)
It seems my first Assistant Admin, Elsa, is having a hard time.
How is it, getting a taste of Admin’s agony, even indirectly?
I’m immune to Cass images up to version 92. Go on, experience the countless Cass images this world has to offer firsthand.
Afterward, let’s open a heated discussion on Cass images.
“Mmm!!! This is the ultimate shaved ice!”
The red bean ice Elsa sent was even more upgraded than yesterday’s.
Bean powder sprinkled over the snow-like ice with chunks of rice cake in between. And ice cream at the center.
That said, I don’t actually intend to make Elsa handle admin work alone. I’m not a tyrannical boss.
While letting the shaved ice melt on my tongue, I wrote a post on the gallery.
—>>
Title: [Throne Usurper Admin] Alright! A new morning has dawned.
Those who wish to become Assistant Admins, raise your heads quietly.
If you want to become an Assistant Admin, post a thread titled “Assistant Admin Application” and introduce yourself.
—<<
—It’s finally happening!!!!!
ㄴ It’s starting for real….
ㄴ The Ultimate Assistant Admin Tournament!!!!
ㄴ lolololol
ㄴ I didn’t say it like that, lol
—I don’t want to be an Assistant Admin, but I want to be Admin’s friend. What should I do?
ㄴ lololololol
ㄴ Right, who would volunteer to clean up crap posts without pay? lolol
ㄴ [Elsa] Winter storms in my heart. (Damn it)
ㄴ lolololololol
ㄴ Proud!!! The first Assistant Admin Elsa!!!!
—Is this the hero party recruitment cliché?
ㄴ Woah lolol
ㄴ Is the classic lineup coming together?
ㄴ [Admin] Recruiting for the hero’s party (Second time)
ㄴ lololol
ㄴ Apparently, he’s got experience from another world, lolol
“Alright, let’s see how many applications we get now.”
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