I didn’t take the business card he handed me.
Because you’re a model.
There were many hunters and manshins who debuted as celebrities or models in their past lives, so it wasn’t particularly strange.
I said, staring blankly at the business card.
“I’m not the type of person who suits being a model.”
Yang Seong-seong responded to my rebuttal with a smile, without even blinking an eye.
“I think it’s a little different. He looks to be over 180cm tall, and he has a handsome face. No, to say he’s handsome is not enough.”
Yang Seong-i heaped praise on me, but I was not impressed.
Because I knew his compliments were nothing but empty words.
Yang Seong-seong still spoke with a relaxed attitude.
“Isn’t this a good thing for you, Kang-rim? If you show up here and there, your profile will go up. Your body looks good too. Take off your jacket.”
“I decline. I will get up first.”
If the request had been to procure an item rather than a model, I would have accepted it.
It’s not a bad thing to have a relationship with a positive person.
However, I had no intention of becoming his slave just under the pretext of being a model.
As I was about to get up from my seat, Yang Seong-i suddenly came up to me and grabbed my arm.
“Is there anything you don’t like? Is the deposit not enough?”
“I never intended to become a model in the first place. No matter how much the contract fee is.”
I quietly shook off his hand and went outside.
Even without looking back, I could feel that Yang Seong-seong was watching me, no, glaring at me.
As I walked, my secretary followed me quietly.
“I will see you off on your way out.”
I didn’t answer and just walked in silence.
The hallway felt unnecessarily long.
The secretary, who was walking quietly beside me without making a sound, said.
“The representative’s proposal will also be of great benefit to Seo Kang-rim.”
It looks like you’re trying to persuade me until the end.
I said, still staring straight ahead.
“I’m not interested.”
“It’s the Uiseong Group, not anywhere else. There’s no better conditions than here. Don’t you feel sorry?”
ES Entertainment is a huge group belonging to one of the five major sects, but I had no regrets.
That’s understandable, since he knows very well what kind of person Yang Seong-seong is.
In his previous life, Yang Seong-seong founded ES Entertainment and made many people into celebrities.
The plan itself wasn’t bad.
Because celebrities from Manshin quickly gained recognition and made the name of the guardian deity widely known.
But there was a downside to the deal, one that was so fatal that it overshadowed any positives.
It’s called ‘Hunter Activity Restrictions’.
There was a clause that said you could only go to the Demon Realm if your company gave you permission to do so, so you didn’t get into an accident or get injured while going.
At first glance, it seemed like a provision to protect the hunters, but in reality it was a provision to tighten the leash.
If you fall out of favor with Yang Seong-seong.
He used that clause to keep hunters from entering the Demon Realm.
A hunter who can neither appear on TV nor enter the Demon Realm.
The ending of the hunter with his hands and feet tied was miserable.
Han Man-shin, who was at Bihomun and then moved to ES Entertainment, eventually became unable to recover.
If I had joined ES Entertainment, that would have been possible for me too.
3 billion is a large sum, but you can’t take that money and get caught.
I spoke to the secretary, who waited for my answer.
“No matter how many times I ask, it’s the same. I will never become a model for the Uiseong Group.”
I left the Uiseong Group building, leaving my secretary behind.
I had no regrets about turning down Yang Seong-seong’s offer, but it was also true that I needed the money.
It’s about to start, so we should get ready.
I thought about it for a moment, then took out my cell phone and made a call.
The phone rang and then the person on the other end picked up the phone.
“Dohyun, can I talk to you?”
“[I’m busy. Just tell me what’s important.]”
Kang Do-hyun’s voice over the phone was simply blunt.
I didn’t say anything and just got to the point.
“Hyung, do you have the cemetery and the house deed? Please lend me some.”
There was silence for a moment.
After a few seconds, Kang Do-hyun’s calm voice was heard.
“[I don’t have a younger sibling.]”
“It’s not voice phishing. It’s the real Seo Kang-rim.”
“[My brother is not the type of person to cause trouble in the family.]”
I’ve been trying for a long time to prove that I really am Seo Kang-rim.
And why do you need money?
Kang Do-hyeon seemed to have barely understood, but there was still a hint of discomfort in his voice.
“[Even so, to the cemetery?]”
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“I’ll just borrow some money. I’ll return it to you shortly.”
“[You have money too, right?]”
I have money, but the more military funds the better.
Anyway, Kang Do-hyeon will also enter Bihomun later, so I guess I can consider it an investment.
I spoke to Kang Do-hyeon, who was still hesitating.
“Just trust me, bro. I’ll pay you back several times over.”
* * *
After Seo Kang-rim left, Yang Ui-seong stood by the window and looked down.
The sunlight on the window glared sharply at Yang Seong-seong’s face.
Although Seo Kang-rim rejected his offer, he didn’t seem too disappointed.
‘I guess it’s not coming over after all.’
From the beginning, I thought the possibility of Seo Kang-rim agreeing was low.
Seo Kang-rim was a strong enough hunter, and he would have no shortage of money to make.
‘Seo Kang-rim’s popularity will increase in the future. That’s difficult.’
A character who has abilities that he cannot control.
This was the type of person Yang Seong-seong hated the most.
He thought for a moment and then called his secretary.
“Secretary Kim. Come here for a moment.”
“Yes. What’s going on?”
“I need to use my hands a bit.”
Yang Seong-seong’s face was reflected like a mirror in the glass window.
The image of the positive self reflected in the mirror smiled sinisterly.
“I have to make Seo Kang-rim crawl to me on his own.”
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The sound of numerous footsteps echoed through the hallway.
On the day the second Great Demonic Ceremony was held, the entrance to the Great Demonic Ceremony was crowded with people just like the day the first Great Demonic Ceremony was held.
There were fewer people than before, but it was still a lot.
“Why are there so many people here?”
Yu Harang, who was standing behind me, looked around in surprise.
It must have been Yuharang’s first time coming to a place with so many people.
As Yu Ha-rang, a teenager, was here, the hunters looked at her with curious eyes.
I debated whether or not to bring him, but the second Daema-gyeong wasn’t that dangerous, so I brought him.
To begin with, Yuharang is already stronger than most hunters.
Besides insight and forced release, there were plenty of means to protect my body.
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[Ability] The God of Puppets
[Grade] Yongsam-pum (Dragon Third Grade)
[Description] The ability to create and control dolls. It can be made to move automatically or manually.
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Although he had a strange ability that made him seem like a cult leader, his ability itself was quite good.
With this level of ability, I will be able to protect my body, and since I am also accompanying you, there will be no problem.
I spoke to Yuharang.
“As I said, don’t go alone. Go with me.”
“Oh my, I guess I should just sell my worries. I’m not a kid.”
“Are you a kid… … .”
-puck!
Just then, someone passed by and hit me hard on the shoulder.
I glanced back and saw an unfamiliar face standing there.
It didn’t really hurt, but rather the other person’s face was distorted.
“What? Why are you standing there like an idiot?”
The opponent who hit my shoulder was glaring in surprise.
It was clear that he was intentionally picking a fight because he came up to me and hit my shoulder.
“What are you? You came to me first and bumped into me. Where are you picking a fight?”
Jang Tae-heon, who was standing next to him, started to cry and stepped forward.
The opponent seemed startled and tried to run away.
When Jang Tae-heon tried to chase after him, I quickly stopped him.
“Okay, Jang Tae-heon. Just ignore me.”
“Damn, these kids… …! They’ve been blatantly picking on you since a while ago.”
In fact, there were more than a few people who passed by like this.
There were also some who came and blatantly provoked me.
Jang Tae-heon gritted his teeth and suppressed his anger.
“It’s all because of that article. It’s such nonsense… …!”
Two days after I declined Yang Seong-seong’s offer.
The news started to feature articles about me again.
So much so that it seems a bit excessive.
[Hunter Seo Kang-rim, caught cheating at an educational facility.]
[The first Daema-gyeong, Seo Kang-rim who received the first conquest reward through trickery.]
[The disappearance of Seong-Gyeol, is it related to Seo Kang-Rim?]
All of the articles were slanderous against me.
If you look at the content, it is comprised of conjecture, editing, incitement, and fabrication rather than accurate facts.
But it was a good hit with the public.
I looked around and saw several people looking at me as if they were looking at trash.
Jang Tae-heon grumbled with a frown on his face.
“Why is this article suddenly coming out?”
Maybe it’s because of the positivity.
It seemed like he was holding a grudge and doing this because I refused the contract.
In the end, the most important thing for Hunter and Manshin is awareness.
If it is possible to gain public favor by making someone a celebrity, it is also possible to manipulate public opinion to bring about their downfall.
Yun Gyul-wool also spoke with a sullen face.
“Master, don’t you feel wronged? I have to hit you with a punch!”
I didn’t answer that.
At that moment, light began to emanate from the floor, signaling movement.
[The door to the Great Demonic Sutra has been activated. The door will open!]
-Woooosh!
As soon as the notification window popped up, I felt my body vibrate.
Hundreds of people were repatriated at the same time.
People who entered the Great Demon Realm looked around nervously, then soon became dumbfounded.
One person said, as if it was ridiculous.
“What the heck is this… … ?”
A completely different landscape than any other magic landscape I had ever seen before unfolded.
It was like the entrance to an amusement park.
Colorful garlands were hanging, and paper flower petals were flying.
A magical landscape of bright, pastel colors.
At that moment, a loud voice came through the speaker.
[―Welcome to the second Great Demon Sutra, the Twelve Zodiac Race!]
