Chapter 55
The aftermath of the Yongin A-rank Gate invasion left the Hunter Gallery buzzing with two major topics.
The first was the appearance of the Red-Haired Hunter, and the second, the shocking reveal of the Admin’s real face.
[Title]: Breaking News! Admin’s Real Face Revealed!
(A photo of a Bureau Elite Agent carrying someone while flying. JPG)
“This is the Admin, confirmed.”
— ?
┗ ?
┗ Who?
┗ Are they saying the Bureau Elite Agent is actually the Admin?
┗ Lolololol
┗ What a plot twist, so charming lol
— “No, you idiots lololol”
┗ Are they saying the one being carried is the Admin?
┗ Yeah, that’s it lol
┗ Lmaooo
┗ That chubby one?
— “A true hero lol”
┗ “Look at that belly fat, adorable lol”
┗ “Why is he wearing a mask lol?”
┗ “Does he find it ‘troublesome’ if his face gets revealed? Lol”
┗ Lolololol
— “Ah, damn it!”
┗ “The Admin’s stock is dropping!!!!”
┗ “Disaster incoming!!!!!”
┗ (Blue Ribbon Meme)
┗ (Basement Meme)
— “But how do you know that’s the Admin?”
┗ Exactly.
┗ Did you see it yourself?
┗ The poster is probably just stirring things up.
[Title]: Here’s Why the Admin Was There lol
(A random photo of the Admin meeting with the Handful Squad. JPG)
(Apparently, the Handful Squad demanded a meeting with the Admin as compensation for a blank check reward.)
“They were inside that building with Timothy, and when it collapsed, a Bureau Agent rescued them. Got it?”
— “No way lol”
┗ “So that’s what happened?”
┗ “Wait, the Admin actually went outside?”
┗ “Are you telling me he’s not just a shut-in doing Gallery work from home?”
┗ “Honestly, this is harder to believe lol”
┗ “How did he even go outside lol?”
┗ “He probably wore the mask to muster up courage lol”
┗ “Reason for wearing the mask = Afraid he wouldn’t be able to talk if he met someone pretty like Timothy.”
┗ Lolololol
┗ “Timothy is really beautiful, tbh.”
┗ “Even I wouldn’t be able to say a word if I met her.”
┗ “Strong and beautiful. Sigh…”
┗ “And she’s one of the strongest, too…”
— “I’m more shocked that Timothy asked for a meeting as her reward.”
┗ “Right, we totally forgot about that lol”
┗ “I thought she’d ask for an A-rank item as compensation.”
┗ “Same here.”
┗ “Exactly, right?”
— “For someone as big as the Admin, it makes sense that Timothy would ask to meet him.”
┗ “Yeah, this checks out lol.”
┗ “Right, ever since the current Admin came in…”
┗ “So much has changed.”
— “Admin’s stock is rising!!!”
┗ “Why is it rising, though?”
┗ “Probably because he met Timothy lol.”
┗ Lolololol
All the Hunter Fanboys were shouting the Admin’s name again, but in a slightly strange direction.
“Why did someone take a photo of my doppelganger? And when did they take it?”
“Actually, no need to guess.”
A fanboy who was on-site must have taken the picture, hoping to make a viral post titled ‘Meeting the Admin in Real Life dudun’.
“No, that is me, but…”
At the same time, it’s not exactly me either.
“But I could just explain it truthfully.”
All I need to say is that I used the Doppelganger Generator.
— [Admin]: Yeah, that’s me. ㅇㅇ
┗ Confirmed.
┗ “Breaking news!!! Breaking news!!!!”
┗ (Brain-leaking Meme)
— [Admin]: But actually, the reason it’s not really me is…
┗ “Okay!!”
┗ “Stop, you’re embarrassing yourself, Admin.”
┗ (Shh! My Little Kitten Meme)
┗ “It’s really the Admin!”
┗ “The Admin is seriously so cute!!!”
┗ “Oppa, your belly is adorable ㅠㅠ”
┗ “It looks like hugging you would feel so cozy!”
┗ (Hug Me Meme)
┗ “Admin’s stock is plummeting!!!!”
┗ “Admin’s stock is skyrocketing!!!!”
┗ Lololol
┗ “This is going to make headlines lolol.”
— [Admin]: It’s the Doppelganger Generator that creates my clone…
— [Admin]: ….
┗ ㄴ🖕
“You idiots!! You have to listen until the end!”
There’s even a saying that Korean should be heard until the last word.
Why can’t they listen until the end like they’re supposed to?
[Title]: The Admin Admitted It’s Him ㅇㅇ
“Hey, Admin! From now on, you’re the official cutie of the Hunter Gallery!!!”
— “Truly the epitome of a nerd lol.”
┗ “So cute~ Adorable~”
┗ “Now whenever the Admin exercises his authority, it’s just going to look cute.”
┗ “Exactly lolol.”
┗ ???: “Get out.”
┗ “Okay, fine, I’ll leave, Admin~ lolol.”
┗ Lololol
What is a Gallery, anyway?
No, before that, what is humanity?
Humans are fundamentally beings that only hear what they want to hear and only see what they want to see.
The Gallery is a community made up of such humans.
This means, in the end, that truth doesn’t really matter.
The Hunter Fanboys already seemed to believe my doppelganger was my real self before I could even explain.
[Title]: No!!!! Our Admin Would Never Be Like That!!!!!!
“Our Admin is a true…
KingGodGeneralEmperorAdmiralMajestyHyperUltraFantasticExtremeGeniusThe Pinnacle of Excellence!!!”
— “Alright, grandpa lol.”
┗ “When was the last time his template was updated lol?”
┗ “He’s slowly catching up to the latest memes, though lol.”
┗ “At least he’s trying to stay relevant lol.”
┗ “He’s studying with younger folks lol.”
┗ “He really is trying lol.”
— “Grandpa… It’s okay if we’re a little late…”
┗ “Everyone has their own pace…”
┗ “What matters is that you’re moving forward…”
┗ “This grandpa’s knees are too weak to run anymore ㅇㅇ.”
┗ “Then use a wheelchair or something.”
┗ “That’s too harsh lol.”
┗ “Savage lol.”
— “I don’t care about the Admin’s face lol.”
┗ “Post more pictures of the Agent Noona the Admin hugged.”
┗ “Seriously, the Admin is so lucky.”
┗ “The Elite Bureau Agent Noona’s body, wow!”
┗ “Agent Noona… She’s a goddess…”
┗ “I’m dying!!!”
— “Our Admin Oppa would never be like this ㅠㅠㅠ”
┗ “Exactly ㅠㅠㅠ”
┗ “Bring back the Admin Oppa from my imagination ㅠㅠ”
┗ “Aren’t you all guys?”
┗ “Busted lol.”
┗ “Caught, tsk…”
┗ Lololol
[Title]: Admin’s Real Face is Cute ♥♥♥♥
“That adorable guy, is that you? Lol.”
“Come here. I’ll pat you. Lol.”
— “Ah, damn it, the poster is that crossdressing Hunter Fanboy!!!”
┗ “Ah, damn! Gross!!”
┗ “But honestly, the Admin’s real face is kind of cute lol.”
┗ “He’s so different from the sharp persona he has when managing the Gallery lol.”
┗ “For real lolol.”
┗ “He’s unexpectedly adorable ㅇㅇ.”
— “The Admin’s real face gives off a vibe of a strategy game pro lol.”
┗ “For real lololol.”
┗ “So there was a reason why he’s so smart.”
┗ “And why he can analyze situations so well lol.”
— [Admin]: No, that’s not me!
┗ “Alright, alright!”
┗ “Admin Oppa, so cute!”
┗ “That’s not you? Okay~~”
┗ “The image isn’t you anymore lol.”
“No!! Why won’t anyone listen to me till the end!!!”
“It’s unfair. It’s so unfair!!!”
***
While the Admin was flailing in frustration over the misunderstanding,
HunterYaKaeYo, also known as Park Seo-yoon, was reflecting on the battle.
“If it weren’t for that Hunter, all the citizens would’ve died.”
Who exactly was the Red-Haired Hunter? How should one even describe what he had shown?
“He must be an S-rank Awakened, right?”
There’s no other way to explain what happened. Or maybe, he’s even beyond that.
Such a Hunter had recognized her. He had told her she was strong enough. That next time, she could win.
But Park Seo-yoon couldn’t recognize herself.
She had been so confident that she was the strongest, oblivious to the fact that someone like him existed.
She felt ashamed. She wasn’t strong enough. She had been arrogant.
“I need to become stronger.”
She clenched her fists tightly as she spoke.
She would not falter or collapse. The existence of an Awakened beyond A-rank only meant there was still room for her to grow.
She would use the Red-Haired Hunter as her guiding light and become even stronger.
She would never let the citizens face danger again.
Moreover… there was now someone she wanted to protect.
***
“Agent Park Seo-yoon, you really did a great job this time.”
Director Lee Seung-cheol addressed her as she was lost in thought.
Ah. She was still in the middle of a conversation.
“Director, but is it okay for the meeting with the Admin to end like this?”
Park Seo-yoon replied while tending to her yet-unhealed injuries.
She had gone to the place where the Admin had been hidden, but by then, he had already disappeared.
“For now, it’s fine. We’ve learned what kind of person the Admin is through this incident. He helped the Hunters again. That’s enough.”
“Then, has it been revealed who was behind the assassination attempt on the Admin?”
“As you suspected, it wasn’t the Handful Squad. For now, the Frog Rebellion is the most suspicious.”
The Director sighed deeply as he answered.
“I thought as much…. Then why did the A-rank Gate suddenly open?”
“That’s still unclear. We’re investigating. We’ll discuss it again with Timothy next time.”
“Understood.”
“If the Admin continues to support us… perhaps we could even dream of reclaiming Seoul…”
“Reclaiming Seoul!…”
“Take this week off. You’ve worked hard. Report back next week.”
***
And so, Park Seo-yoon returned home.
“Ah! How long has it been since I’ve had a vacation?”
But what should she do during her break? It had been so long since she had time to herself that she didn’t know.
“Um… should I check the Gallery?”
Come to think of it, she hadn’t spent much time in the Gallery outside of work hours.
That made sense. While managing the Gallery and assisting as Assistant Admin was fun, it was also part of her job.
The current hot topic in the Gallery was the Admin’s real face. Some mischievous fanboy had uploaded a picture of the Admin.
[Title]: Admin, if you’re really a Hero, I’ll kill you lolol
“Seriously, I’ll soccer kick you while wearing cleats lol.”
“Hero (belly fat boing).”
┗ “Belly fat boing, lol.”
— [Admin]: That’s not true!!
┗ “Alright, alright, Admin lol.”
┗ “If this was going to happen, why even wear the mask lol.”
┗ “Exactly lol.”
┗ “Just do a real-face verification in the Gallery.”
┗ “Just do it lol.”
— “If the Admin were really a Hero,”
┗ “He would’ve immediately handled the A-rank Gate when it appeared at the hotel, right?”
┗ “True?”
┗ “The Admin’s not a Hero lol.”
┗ “Admin, refute this ㄱ.”
— [Admin]: My powers are sealed!!!
┗ “My pwoersh ah shealed!!!!”
┗ “Dyrururur myrlurur!!! Is that what you’re going to say?”
┗ [Admin]: ….
┗ “Wow lol, the Admin’s reactions are so satisfying.”
┗ “It’s so fun teasing the Admin.”
┗ “How long has it been since we last teased him lol?”
“Why are they teasing the Admin like this?”
“When I saw him in person, he was just cute. Did you guys even see his adorable belly fat?”
“Although I didn’t see his face behind the mask….”
“But even with that fragile-looking body, he firmly declared he would protect the world.”
“He said he’d prepare for the Gates and support the Hunters. And he proved it through his actions.”
“If it weren’t for the Admin, all the Hunters might’ve been wiped out during the early stages of the A-rank Gate incident.”
“If that had happened, you guys wouldn’t even be able to chat like this right now.”
— “But you all know the Hero persona is just a concept lol.”
┗ “Exactly, these guys are just teasing because they want to lol.”
┗ “Did you actually take it seriously lol?”
┗ “But if you look at everything the Admin has done, he’s definitely a Hero ㅇㅇ.”
This comment resonated with her thoughts.
Looking at the Admin’s actions, he was indeed a Hero.
Just because his real appearance didn’t fit the image of a Hero didn’t mean he couldn’t be one.
Park Seo-yoon began to admire the Admin’s great conviction. Along with his adorable belly fat.
“Admin, I’ll get stronger so I can protect you.”
If the Admin ever declared himself in danger, she would fly to his side at once.
Even if it meant revealing her own identity.
“Keekeekee. The Gallery is so fun.”
Wait? While immersed in the Gallery, time had flown by. Had she ever enjoyed the Gallery this much before?
[Title]: Admin, if you’re a real Hero lol
(A well-shot photo of the Red-Haired Hunter. JPG)
“Shouldn’t you at least look like this and be strong lol?”
┗ “Lolol.”
┗ “You need to at least look like this to make it believable lol.”
— [Admin]: That’s me!!
┗ ?
┗ “Ah, come on.”
┗ “That’s a bit much; for real.”
┗ “Don’t go overboard.”
— [Admin]: The real-life photos you uploaded!!!
— [Admin]: They’re from my Doppelganger Generator!!!
┗ “Okay, got it.”
┗ “But you can’t be the Red-Haired Hunter, Admin lol.”
Seeing the Admin insisting he was the Red-Haired Hunter was adorable. She was falling deeper for him.
Suddenly, she wanted to see him flustered. He would look twice as cute if he were embarrassed.
How could she make this nerdy man flustered?
Then she found the answer.
“Hmm… Got it! I’ll do what I always do.”
Park Seo-yoon stood before the mirror and slowly unbuttoned her shirt.
Eventually, she unbuttoned her shirt and loosened her undergarments.
She struck a pose that was as provocative as possible without crossing the line, emphasizing her beauty.
“Still… this feels a bit awkward.”
Why? Maybe because she was thinking of it as work?
“This isn’t for work; it’s personal.”
Thinking of it as personal made her pose look much more natural.
On the other hand? It seemed like work would be more enjoyable moving forward.
Once she posted it in the Gallery, the Admin would definitely see it!
“Hmm… This angle should be good.”
Click!
***
The Admin was crying tears of frustration.
“Why won’t anyone believe me!!!!”
“I’m not the Red-Haired Hunter; I’m the Admin!!! That’s a Doppelganger!!!”
“Sigh! Whatever. They’ll stop eventually.”
***
Meanwhile, in a corner of Gangwon Province, Seol Hayan let out a shriek that went beyond three octaves.
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