Chapter 57
[Did the photo arrive safely?…]
[Reply quickly (ㅡㅡ)]
Elsa’s face was sent. She just sent it without giving me a chance to say anything.
I exchanged the photo with a Rune of Storage.
That’s the easiest method for printing it on paper.
But…
“No way… she really looks like Elsa?”
How many people in this world can suddenly offer to show their face like that?
Her confidence made sense—she had the looks to back it up.
She didn’t look like someone who would curse at all.
But why is she so good at swearing? And yet, her personality seems easygoing.
No, with that face, she’s a queen. (Coldly)
She must have said, “Let it go.” Just by looking at her.
Now that I think about it, it’s hilarious.
The gallery is truly overflowing with concept players.
[Got it]
I should reply. I was too distracted by her face.
It’s been a while since I wrote this much by hand.
[I allow you to share your thoughts. (How is it?)]
[What’s what;;]
[My face!!!]
What. How am I supposed to respond to that suddenly?
[Is it bad…?]
[No, it’s not that]
[You mean it’s ugly?… ㅠ]
She sent the character “ㅠ” in big letters across the message.
No, it’s not ugly. Quite the opposite, in fact.
But when she reacts like this, I kind of want to tease her a bit.
[Why do you think that?]
Let’s play along for a moment.
[Because you weren’t responding ㅠ]
Once again, she wrote the “ㅠ” really big.
[Elsa, do you think you’re ugly?]
[No… that’s not it…]
This time, her handwriting got smaller and smaller.
[Then send the photo again]
Yikes. Did I tease her too much?
[No, I was joking;;]
[I shouldn’t have sent it… damn…]
[Want me to be honest?]
She didn’t reply immediately. Is she really upset? Maybe I went too far.
[Sure, let it be (Let it go)]
Phew. She’s not mad.
[You’re prettier than I expected, honestly]
[Really?]
[Yeah, I was just messing around Lol]
[As expected, a queen can’t be ugly. (Coldly)]
[Lol But why a queen? lol]
It was my question. I had always wondered.
[Hey! If I’m an Ice Mage, of course I’m an Ice Queen!!]
That was Elsa’s answer. Oh. That’s why?
And isn’t that the tone of the Hansarang Mountaineering Club?
[What’s with this old-fashioned speech;;]
[Release the queen, they said!!]
[Lol]
Looks like she’s getting into the playful mood now.
This is fun.
It’s fascinating how you can chat so comfortably without even meeting in person.
[Admin, what do you do when you’re not managing the gallery?]
This time, it was Elsa’s question.
[Planning how to save the world]
That was my answer.
[Lol Because you’re a hero?]
[Yeah]
[You’re an Admin and a hero, but now you’re also the Red-Haired Hunter?]
[Exactly]
I replied.
[If you do everything, what’s left for others to do? lol]
[Would you believe me if I said everyone is actually just me?]
[Lol That’s possible, I guess]
Elsa laughed, and it made me feel good too.
[But it’s true]
Let’s push this further.
[I believe you too]
What? Why is she believing me?
Her believing me suddenly made me feel embarrassed.
[In a world where people use magic and swords to fight monsters]
[It’s not impossible for you to be both the Admin and the Red-Haired Hunter lol]
So that’s her reasoning. It’s a playful response, but I like it.
[Elsa, what do you do when you’re not managing the gallery?]
It was my turn to ask.
[Me? Hmm… I sing]
She sings? That’s completely unexpected.
[Sing? Are you good at it?]
[Of course. I have to live up to the name Elsa. I’m not terrible. Admin, what about you?]
[Do you think I’m good at singing?]
[Nope, you seem tone-deaf lol]
[What]
[Lol Admin, did I hurt your feelings? Lol]
[Not really;;]
Singing? Am I good at singing? I don’t think I’ve ever been told I’m bad at it.
I wonder how good Elsa is.
[Then let’s hear you sing “Let It Go” next time lol]
Since her name is Elsa, I figured she’d sing “Let It Go.” It wasn’t a deep suggestion.
[Alright, Admin. I’ll sing it for you sometime]
Her response was unexpected.
“How is she planning to let me hear it?”
Maybe there’s a way to unlock a recording feature?
[Next time, let’s have a meal together, Admin]
[Instead of something sent over, I’ll cook it myself]
[We’re coworkers after all lol]
This flood of messages came from Elsa.
That’s… what she meant? Coworkers…
“Coworkers are important.”
At Elsa’s words, memories of my companions in the otherworld flashed vividly in my mind.
Thinking about it, it’s not impossible to meet.
[Alright, let’s meet sometime ㅇㅇ]
[When?]
When…? Hmm…
[After the world stabilizes a bit more]
When I have a little more free time, we can meet.
I still have a lot to do as the Admin.
[Alright, go back to managing the gallery now]
[And Admin!]
[Wha.., what, Elsa]
Our conversation was coming to an end.
[You know, don’t go out recklessly]
[You almost got into serious trouble last time, remember?]
Elsa ended the conversation with her concern.
How long has it been since I had such an enjoyable conversation?
[And don’t try to carry everything on your own]
Her words made me feel a little emotional.
Maybe it was something I needed to hear.
I guess this means it’s better to be in a party than going solo.
[Admin, back to gallery management now (Let’s go)]
I did want to chat more, but we can always do it again next time.
My weary heart felt lighter.
Thanks to her.
“That was fun, Elsa.”
Now it’s time to go back and update the gallery content.
***
“Seol Hayan, are you feeling better now?”
A little girl approached Seol Hayan and spoke to her.
— [HunterYaKaeYo]: Admin, have you finished your alone time? ^^
— [HunterYaKaeYo]: I sent you a photo, but you didn’t reply ㅠ
— Admin: Yeah, meditation is good
— [HunterYaKaeYo]: Huh…? You meditated?
— [HunterYaKaeYo]: Alright ^^
— Elsa: Admin, a MakCass Pic has been posted. (Delete it quickly)
— Admin: You do it;;
— Admin: I’m going to eat now ㅇㅇ
Though the Admin and Elsa’s chats in the manager group didn’t look much different from before.
Seol Hayan could see it—a very subtle difference.
Soon… perhaps very soon, she might be able to meet the Admin in person.
“Yeah, I feel better now.”
Seol Hayan hummed a tune under her breath.
***
It was while the Admin was exchanging notes with Elsa.
The buzz around the Admin’s real-life appearance slowly subsided due to a self-correcting process.
Though it wasn’t exactly self-correction—more like people being cautious around the Admin.
The buzz in the gallery shifted back to the Red-Haired Hunter.
It was just another day in the gallery.
[Title]: So, what is the Fear Aura used by the Red-Haired Hunter?
Saw the Red-Haired Hunter’s photo, and it looked so cool;;
— It’s known to be a skill usable by B-rank or higher Chosen Awakened Ones ㅇㅇ
┗ Really?
┗ Yeah, and there doesn’t seem to be any specific unlock conditions.
┗ It’s not even a mind-control-type magic; it’s just a standalone ability.
┗ Think of it like a certain emperor’s Conqueror’s Haki in One Piece.
┗ Wow.
┗ That’s so cool!!
┗ Wish I had it too.
— From what I know, it’s not exclusive to the Red-Haired Hunter.
┗ Yeah, I’ve seen some Named Hunters use it occasionally.
┗ Oh, so it’s not a completely new ability?
┗ Yeah, I saw YoMama use it the other day.
┗ Why are you picking a fight, you f***er?
┗ That’s a Named Hunter’s nickname;;
┗ How is a Named Hunter called YoMama?
┗ Hard to believe ㅇㅇ
— Oh, you’re talking about me?
┗ Oh, hi hi.
┗ Why is your nickname YoMama…?
┗ Yeah, that’s me, the Named Hunter YoMama ㅇㅇ
┗ What the hell;;
┗ Hunter nicknames have reached rock bottom.
┗ YoMama, can you actually use that ability?
┗ Yep. Normally, it’s a single-target skill.
┗ But I can handle up to five C-rank monsters.
┗ Wow, that’s awesome.
┗ It really is;;
— Since it’s a skill only the Chosen Awakened Ones can use, ㅠ
┗ Even so, it’s exhausting, and I almost collapse after using it ㅠ
┗ Still, isn’t it amazing?
┗ Haha ^^ Yeah, it’s pretty cool ^^
┗ Right?
┗ Truly the hallmark of a Named Hunter.
┗ So jealous….
┗ But also kind of annoying ㅇㅇ
┗ You feel that way because you’re weak lol
┗ ㅗ
┗ You can’t even argue when it’s the truth lol
[Title]: But hey, YoMama lol
You can use Fear Aura on five C-rank monsters?
The Red-Haired Hunter used it on three A-rank monsters?
— Come to think of it, that’s true Lol
┗ The Red-Haired Hunter didn’t even look tired.
┗ Not even a grimace.
┗ Didn’t collapse either.
┗ In the photo, they’re just standing like it’s nothing lol
— So, YoMama, ever made a Balrog kneel?
┗ Instantly killed a Cyclops?
┗ Made a Lycan run away?
┗ Done any one of those?
┗ Are you on par with the Red-Haired Hunter?
┗ Well… not exactly…
┗ Just a nobody.
— That day, YoMama’s world crumbled.
┗ Lolololol
┗ Lmaooooooo
┗ He was annoying anyway lol
┗ Talking about being Chosen and all that lol
┗ What would a nobody know Lol
┗ For real Lol
— But saying YoMama’s world crumbled… somehow, it feels a bit sad.
┗ My eyes are sweating…
┗ (Crying Frog Emote)
┗ (Sniffling Bear Emote)
Though they laughed and joked about it, all the Hunter Fanboys felt it.
Something was missing.
[Title]: So, when is the Admin coming back…?
Why isn’t he showing up…?
— This is getting serious….
┗ He hasn’t even posted potions;;
┗ For real?
┗ No teleport scrolls either….
┗ No barrier generators….
┗ Did he really sulk and disappear…?
┗ Is that really it…?
— Hey!! Reflect!!! Can’t you see!!!!!
┗ Mocking someone’s appearance is the worst!!!!!
┗ For the first time, the old folks are making sense….
┗ Old sayings aren’t wrong fr
┗ Shouldn’t have mocked him;;
┗ Exactly.
— But seriously, it did go too far.
┗ Yeah, I kept saying we should stop.
┗ Me too.
┗ These jerks aren’t human ㅇㅇ
— They’re only realizing it now.
┗ Without the Admin, we’re nothing….
┗ Admin-father…. We understand now….
┗ Admin, I’m sorry.
┗ We mocked you too much….
— Can’t even go hunting.
┗ Same here. Need to close a Gate;;
┗ I’m out of supplies…
┗ Getting them at the market is hard after being used to the Treasure Shop;;
┗ For real.
┗ Now we realize.
┗ Online made things so easy;;
The reason they felt so empty was the absence of the Admin.
The Hunter Fanboys were calling out for the Admin, but their unanswered cries only deepened their gloom.
It was like searching for a god who had already left this world.
There’s a saying—appreciate things while you have them.
They were genuinely reflecting on how they had mistreated the Admin.
[Title]: [Throne Usurper Admin] Guys
What are you doing ㅇㅅㅇ
— He’s back!!
┗ A wild Admin has appeared!!!!!!
┗ Admin, I’m sorry ㅠ
┗ We’re sorry….
┗ We won’t mock you again!!!!!!
┗ Seriously, we were wrong ㅠㅠ
┗ I’m a Hunter Fanboy, raising my hand in surrender.
┗ You’re voluntarily raising your hand?
┗ Wow, that’s harsh;;
— How many hits do you want to give? Asked and answered with 20 hits ㅇㅇ
┗ Wow, didn’t answer with 3 hits?
┗ What a brave soul….
┗ For real, nerves of steel;;
┗ I’m smacking my calves right now ㅇㅇ
┗ Ask YoMama to hit you instead.
┗ Are you insane? Lol
┗ For real, what’s wrong with you? lmao
— Why not spank yourself? That’s more satisfying.
┗ Oh, a cross-dressing fanboy.
┗ Here we go again, damn it.
┗ So annoying;;
— Admin!! Please upload potions again!!!
┗ And scrolls!!!
┗ And barrier generators too!!!!!
┗ Without the Admin, we’re useless;;
┗ [Admin] Yeah, I’ll upload them soon.
┗ [Admin] But you guys should trade among yourselves too ㅇㅇ
┗ ??
┗ What do you mean…?
┗ Among ourselves?
┗ Are you abandoning us…?
— [Admin] No, I upgraded the Treasure Shop.
┗ [Admin] Opened a free market.
┗ What does that mean…?
┗ Free market? What’s that?
┗ [Admin] Just a market where you can buy and sell stuff ㅇㅇ
┗ [Admin] But you can do it in the gallery.
┗ ????
┗ We can buy and sell stuff in the gallery?
┗ Wait, it’s already open?
┗ Huh?
┗ What’s this! It’s really open!!!
— Damn it!!! Admin!!!
┗ Admin is a god!!!!
┗ I love you!!! Let me hug you!!!!!
┗ Damn, he’s cute.
┗ Is his heart big too?
┗ Supreme Admin.
┗ Just… a god….
┗ To the Admin-god! Blood and skulls!!!!
┗ Probably shouldn’t shout that?…
┗ Dude, that’s the wrong god;;
The Hunter Gallery flared up again with the arrival of the man written as Admin but read as god.
Thus began the era of the “Free Market.”
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