Chapter 35
The mess created by Malok, rather than [D-rank Porter], caused chaos, bending the core of the Hunter Gallery like a bow.
It was a simple but logical assumption that traces of the factions would be left in the gallery.
After all, the Hunter Gallery is the only means of communication.
I quickly searched through the gallery, scrutinizing the posts typically made by guilds.
There were recruitment posts, requests for support, and posts sharing information and monster strategies.
A common trait among all these posts stood out.
They all included a name card photo verifying their guild affiliation to prevent impersonation and maintain order.
This practice was universal across all guilds.
It seemed like an unwritten rule passed down since long before I became Admin.
“Hm… Guilds operate openly, huh?”
The conclusion I reached was that official activities by large guilds inevitably become issues, so they don’t bother hiding them.
Unless they’re using some advanced magic like telepathy for communication, that is.
But clearly, there aren’t many Hunters capable of using such high-level magic.
Thus, guilds don’t use secret messages in the gallery—at least not in situations like this.
If a guild had really made a move, there’d be a post saying, “I’m a Hunter Fanboy, and a guild is currently on the move.”
“So, it’s a faction unknown to people that’s moving.”
What exactly does “The operation begins now” mean?
To think they’d blatantly use vertical spacing to convey a message.
Shall I check other poetry posts?
Amidst the explosive activity in the gallery, I looked for posts under the guise of poetry.
“They say the darkest place is under the lamp.”
Title: Let me… write a line of poetry too!
Let’s lighten our load a little.
In the dream I had last night, I was crying,
So it must be time to find a place to rest.
All these steps I take are to make myself stronger.
— “Why are there so many people suddenly writing poetry?”
┗ We’re in the middle of discussing whether the Porter and Admin are getting kidnapped!!
┗ Do you think kidnapping is a joke?
┗ A sprinkle of sentimentality in the busy Hunter world…
┗ It’s necessary, I guess…
—What a warm poem.
┗ Everyone needs a place to rest, right? ㅠㅠ
┗ Where’s a good place to rest?
┗ I still think Yongin is the best ^^
┗ Where in Yongin?
┗ Around where the old Neverland was ^^
┗ The forests there are lush and nice.
┗ Also a great place to hide things.
┗ Thank you for letting me know. ^^
“Did they find the Porter?”
These bastards! Using diagonal hints? They’re no ordinary villains.
Indeed, the factions were targeting D-rank Porter.
Clearly, they’re after the A-rank item I gave her.
If these factions are sizable, finding a Porter asking herself questions while acting suspicious wouldn’t be too hard.
They might already have a list prepared.
The factions likely have an advance team, and if they found the Porter, the main force would arrive to execute the plan.
Title: I wrote some poetry too!
Flat chests are fine,
But pelvic bones are better.
Not refined women,
But ones with antique charm.
— “Are these guys holding a poetry club?”
┗ Stop diluting the kidnapping speculation!!!
┗ That poetry is so vulgar, lol.
┗ Do you even call this poetry, lol?
┗ Ha… Reminds me of my youthful romance…
┗ You’re just trash.
┗ ─Cringe-
—I agree!!
┗ Such a compelling poem makes me want to act immediately!!!
┗ I’m heading out now too!!!
┗ Me too!!
┗ The brave win the beauty!!
“‘Go, go for the kidnapping,’ they say. Looks like the main force has arrived. There’s really no time left.”
Title: [D-rank Porter] I’m in the middle of a serious talk with Malok right now…
Why does he talk so much…?
┗ Lol, just hide already.
┗ Aren’t you scared? Lol.
┗ She’s seen enough corpses to be unfazed by kidnapping rumors, lol.
┗ Lolol.
┗ Kidnapping? Is that scarier than a mountain of corpses?
┗ Hahaha.
—What’s a “serious talk”?
┗ A deep conversation.
┗ Why bring that up now?
— [D-rank Porter]: Admin told me to try it like this…
┗ [D-rank Porter]: But I think he needs to fix his tone…
┗ Wait, you can even communicate with Malok?
┗ That guy’s insane, lol.
┗ But isn’t the Porter just as crazy? Lol.
┗ Lololol.
┗ True, lol.
┗ When they talk, does synergy happen?
┗ “Mutual development.”
┗ Their similar personalities might just repel each other.
┗ Lololol.
The next poem still hasn’t been posted.
Will we lose D-rank Porter forever like this?
Of course not.
If you think I’m a pushover just because I’m not stepping outside, you’re gravely mistaken.
***
“Malok, what do you call a crying black person?”
“Keukkeukkeuk!!! Obviously, a ‘cry-cry-black-person’!”
“What did you just say?! That’s such an inconsiderate statement toward the noble Hunters who are black and acting heroically somewhere in America!”
“Keukkeukkeuk!! Cry-cry!!”
“Black people are not slaves; they are human beings! Black lives matter too!”
“I never meant it that way!!”
“When black people cry, they go ‘wah wah,’ not ‘cry-cry’! Also, what is that tone of yours?”
“Keukkeukkeuk!? What are you talking about?”
“That tone of yours sounds like it’s mocking Japanese Hunters too! Malok, I’m disappointed. I refuse to converse with a racist!”
“Keukkeuk….”
“To think I must become one with such a personality! I’d rather die! If I die, Malok, you’ll be alone forever!”
“Keukkeuk… I’m sorry….”
“Your apology isn’t necessary!!!”
***
Rank 5 of the Frog Rebellion, [Gukgeori-jangdan], arrived at Neverland, where D-rank Porter was located, as reported by his subordinate villains.
With his direct subordinates, he observed her closely. D-rank Porter in real life wasn’t all that different from her gallery persona.
She truly possessed the A-rank necklace. His first thought upon seeing the assistant admin D-rank Porter was:
“This lunatic!”
The exchange between D-rank Porter and Malok resembled a theatrical monologue, with one person vividly performing two roles.
In truth, the Frog Rebellion initially wanted to kidnap the Admin directly but found it impossible. The reason was simple.
‘Unable to pinpoint their location.’
The Villain Alliance analyzed every photo posted by the Admin—sky shots, goblin corpses, even the corner of a lazy shut-in’s room.
Yet, every photo skillfully avoided revealing any clues. It was so perfect it could be a textbook example of deception tactics.
To think their proof photos showed no weaknesses at all.
“Admin… What on earth is this person…?”
As a result, they decided to target the assistant admin, D-rank Porter, instead. Everything seemed to flow in favor of the Frog Rebellion.
D-rank Porter had carelessly revealed in response to bait comments that she couldn’t get rid of the necklace.
Using reports from their scattered subordinates across the nation, they successfully pinpointed her location.
“Disorder is order itself.”
If they kidnapped that assistant admin, not only could they obtain the A-rank necklace, but they might also uncover the Admin’s location.
Capturing the Admin would mean taking control of the gallery and eventually toppling the Hunter Management Bureau itself.
If this mission succeeded, [Gukgeorijangdan] would surely gain recognition from ‘The One.’
“This is my chance.”
All that was left was to give the signal to commence the kidnapping!
“Wait a moment….”
Rank 4, [Ggwaeng-gari], stopped him.
“Why are you hesitating!”
“Damn it…! The Admin has caught onto our secret messages!!”
“What…?”
“Quickly, open the gallery!”
Title: [Throne Usurper Admin] Serious Announcement.
Those posting poetry, stop what you’re doing in real life.
Everyone, take your hands off your keyboards and gather here.
I know all about your vertical poetry tricks for sending secret messages. I also know you’re planning to kidnap the Porter.
I might not know all your reasons, but the gallery must be very important to you, right?
If you don’t show up, I’ll start banning one person every 10 seconds for 100,000,000 days.
—??
┗ ???
┗ What’s up with this guy all of a sudden?
┗ Why is the entire gallery acting so strange right now?
┗ The entire gallery, seriously lolololol.
┗ Admin, what’s with the sudden poetry ban?
—Poetry posts were being overshadowed by the kidnapping rumors, but they did exist, yeah.
┗ There were always occasional poetry posts, though.
┗ But why go after those people suddenly?
┗ Beats me.
┗ Are they talking about vertical poetry tricks?
┗ Seems like it….
—First time seeing Admin being this serious.
┗ Is this for real?
┗ Has Admin ever outright posted a call-out like this before?
┗ They have, but…
┗ Back then, it was more like a proclamation.
┗ Admin’s ‘Cannon Fire’ moment! Isn’t this one of those?
┗ Fanboys, read the room.
┗ Okay….
—Never seen Admin threaten with bans so openly before….
┗ Can they really back this up?
┗ Why are they doing this all of a sudden
— [Admin]: Other fanboys, stand by for now.
┗ [Admin]: Still no response?
┗ [Admin]: Okay.
┗ [Admin]: Starting with [I’m Not Here]—banned.
One of the nearby subordinates let out a small groan.
“No… no way… A 100,000,000-day ban… I’ll never be able to access the gallery again….”
— [Admin]: Not coming? I’ve already tracked all your usernames, anyway.
┗ [Admin]: Okay, [The One Who Wants to Be Kind]—banned.
“Ahhh…! If I can’t use the gallery… I’ll be kicked out of the Villain Alliance….”
Another subordinate was gone.
“We must withdraw immediately and leave a few to comment on the post!”
“Even if we do, they’ll get banned! Admin is relentless! We must endure!”
— [Admin]: So, you guys supported the Porter on Pakmeup, even received scrolls from her? And now you’re trying to kidnap her?
┗ What?
┗ Kidnap the Porter?
┗ It was real?
┗ It wasn’t just a gallery rumor but a real-world issue?
┗ What’s even happening….
┗ If this is true, aren’t they just garbage?
Admin’s comments started drawing significant attention.
— [Admin]: Bought a lot of potions too, huh?
┗ [Admin]: No more potions going up.
┗ [Admin]: Big guilds reading this, just know you can’t buy potions because of these guys.
“You and you! Leave comments on that post immediately!”
Kkwaeng-gari quietly ordered the villain lackeys, trying to calm Admin down for now.
‘This is bad… But if we retreat now, we’ll never earn recognition from ‘The One.’’
But Admin’s next comment was even more terrifying.
— [Admin]: The fact that you’re not reacting to being called big guilds means you’re not a guild, huh?
┗ [Admin]: You’re an unknown group to me, then?
┗ [Admin]: Still not commenting? Persistent, aren’t you?
┗ [Admin]: Fine. Time for the Room of Truth.
[[ Gukgeori-jangdan has been appointed as Assistant Admin.]]
“M-me…? Assistant Admin…?”
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