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< Why is this here? >
-Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters-
In the conference room, political and business figures who will determine the fate of the Republic of Korea were gathered together.
I looked around at them and thought.
‘There is not a single person who is not a big shot.’
Most of them survived 20 years later and enjoyed wealth and power.
But even those big shots were in a position to watch out for the four superhumans.
Monster Baek Chang-soo
Demon King Kim Tae-jin
Iron Wall Min Tae Woong
Glacier Hanjiye
Four supermen sit in separate seats, each in a comfortable position, waiting for the president.
People called these four people, plus the president – the giant Kim Soo-ho.
In fact, it was a bit of a stretch to use the word ‘first’ only for these people.
Since the First Gate opened, there were at least several hundred superhumans who had awakened their abilities.
But no one has gained such overwhelming power as they. As if the game started at level 100 from the beginning, the five superhumans slaughtered monsters and gathered forces with their different-dimensional abilities.
As time passed, the term “First Awakened Ones” became an idiom to refer to the five superhumans.
It also included the meaning of ‘strongest’.
That wasn’t a wrong statement. For at least the next 10 years, no superhumans as strong as these will appear.
At that moment, the chief secretary who had been acting like a fake president came into the conference room.
“The President is coming in.”
After a while, President Kim Soo-ho entered the conference room.
The president motioned for people to rise from their seats. He skipped all formalities and got straight to the point.
“I have gathered you all together in one place because of the disaster that is about to come upon us.”
The President’s story that followed was a well-organized version of what I had told him.
The expressions of the people gathered in the conference room gradually hardened.
“Hmm···.”
“It’s a disaster···.”
Since most of them were people with quick access to information, the atmosphere was one that had already been guessed.
Well, it’s strange that you didn’t know that I was making such a fuss outside.
Of course, not everyone was serious.
“There are 10,000 monsters?”
Baek Chang-soo opened his eyes wide and clenched his fists. He was as excited as a boy waiting for a Christmas present.
“Then a really strong guy will appear!”
…I don’t know why the shame is mine.
Anyway, the president’s speech ended like this.
“I plan to declare a state of national emergency tomorrow morning and devote all of Seoul’s resources and manpower to preparing for disaster. I ask for the cooperation of the political and business community and the Superhuman Guild as well.”
As soon as the president finished speaking, a strong backlash erupted.
Political and business figures immediately came out in opposition.
“The economy will be paralyzed immediately. You have to think about the aftermath of that…”
“Declaring a state of emergency is a hasty decision. In a situation that has not even been verified…”
People’s opinions were mostly negative, and for obvious reasons.
The point is that there is no concrete evidence.
The arrow was soon pointed at me, who was sitting quietly. The Minister of Strategy and Finance pointed at me and said,
“All those wild tales of disaster just came out of that guy’s mouth!”
The head of the Choil Group narrowed his eyes and looked me up and down.
“He said he was a wizard from another dimension… Even if he really was from another dimension, there’s no guarantee that he wasn’t a fraud.”
Other people’s opinions were similar: distrust, hostility, and wary glances.
It looked like he would bite me at any moment if my weakness was revealed.
In that situation, the president tried to defend me.
“I have already done enough verification on my part. Aximus is a wizard from the continent of Gaia, and he came to warn us of the disaster…”
Then a rough voice intervened.
“How can you believe such an unrealistic story?”
“······.”
Everyone’s gaze turned to the direction where the voice came from.
The four superhumans who had been quietly listening until now.
Among them, Demon King Kim Tae-jin stood up from his seat.
“I understand that the President wants to serve the country. But how can we prepare for disaster by believing the words of someone we don’t even know where they came from? What if they’re lies? Who will compensate for the time and financial losses that will result?”
Min Tae-woong, who was sitting next to him, also raised his hand slightly.
“I think similarly.”
Min Tae-woong was sitting with his legs spread wide open and his hands in his trouser pockets, in an arrogant posture.
He turned to me and grinned, his white teeth flashing like a beast’s.
“And this is my feeling.”
The iron wall Min Tae-woong. He was a more difficult opponent than Kim Tae-jin because you never know where his personality will go.
“That guy sounds like a total fraud.”
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And besides, it’s also very sensitive.
Kim Tae-jin, the representative of the
Min Tae-woong, the representative of the
The two men’s statements were strong. If they did not cooperate, the guilds that were in partnership with them would not cooperate either, and without the help of the guilds, they could not prepare for the disaster.
The president looked embarrassed.
“You two···.”
I felt it as I watched that scene.
I guess I shouldn’t be involved in politics. It was a headache, tiring, and extremely boring meeting.
The little boy seemed to be thinking the same thing as me, as he slumped his shoulders and sighed.
[I’m sleepy and hungry···.]
“I agree, assistant.”
I was going to leave it up to the President and wait and see, but it looks like we won’t get a decision by today.
I stood up from my seat and breathed magic into the
“Okay. I’ll show you the evidence.”
At that moment, everyone’s eyes were focused on me.
Sorry to the President, but procedure is a piece of crap, and what these people needed was not persuasion.
It was a gag to silence those noisy mouths.
I looked back at the people and said.
“I have a weak ability to read fate. With that ability, I saw the disaster that was coming to this place. That is the only proof.”
As expected, laughter broke out here and there at my words.
Kim Tae-jin said to me, mocking me.
“Now I see, you’re a good fortune teller. Then you can read my fortune too?”
“If you wish···.”
I closed my eyes. I could still hear the laughter in my ears, but I paid no attention.
Because after a while those sounds will turn to horror.
I slowly opened my eyes again and spoke to Kim Tae-jin.
“You were born with a great star of destiny. Your future will be smooth sailing.”
The sneer at the corner of Kim Tae-jin’s mouth grew deeper.
“As expected, he was a conman. Even a street fortune teller would say something like that…”
“But only if you stop your current immoral behavior.”
“···what?”
Mr. Kim, I wonder if you still get along well with your sister-in-law.
I continued my prophecy in a soft voice with my eyes half closed.
“For the sake of your blood relatives… it would be better to give up. You’ll lose both of them… and even their lives….”
“Wh, wh, what are you talking about···!”
When Kim Tae-jin’s face turned pale as if he had seen a ghost, other people also felt a strange atmosphere.
I decided to take a leap and become a prophet.
This time my gaze turned to the Minister of Strategy and Finance who had been chattering away earlier.
“You are sinning against the child. A sin that you cannot proudly reveal yourself to be…”
“!!”
The Minister of Strategy and Finance had a child from an extramarital affair. Cold sweat began to run down his forehead.
My gaze turned to the political and business world figures one by one.
“You did something you shouldn’t have done to your family….”
“Huh. I was wondering where all that money went, and it was in a place like that…”
“···Does that woman know?”
Every time a word came out of my mouth, the faces of the big shots in politics and business turned pale.
Of all the people here, it was harder to find someone who had not been involved in an accident or scandal in the future.
Adultery. Corruption. Crime. Scandal. Etc.
Later, the splendid events that would make the front pages of newspapers came out of my mouth in the form of prophecies.
“···Is this proof enough?”
I looked around. There was no one talking about evidence anymore.
Most of the time, they just watch my every move and feel anxious.
“Aximus. That’s enough.”
The President nodded on behalf of everyone. He gave me a look of gratitude.
The meeting seemed to be going smoothly again, since no one was doubting my abilities anymore.
If only the iron-clad Min Tae-woong hadn’t intervened with such a twisted attitude.
“wait for a sec.”
Min Tae-woong’s gaze turned to me.
He didn’t seem to like the situation I was leading.
“You talk so smart, like you know everything about the future…”
“CEO Min Tae-woong. Please stop.”
President Kim Soo-ho tried to mediate, but Min Tae-woong pretended not to hear.
“Should I recite my fate too? Why did you leave me out?”
Well, provoking you for no reason will only make the situation worse.
I shook my head with a kind smile.
“There is no particular crisis in your destiny. You will walk on a smooth road, so live your life to the best of your ability as you are now···.”
Min Tae-woong chuckled.
“Am I so insignificant that I can’t even prophesy?”
“That’s not what I meant···.”
“CEO Min Tae-woong!”
When President Kim Soo-ho raised his voice, only then did Min Tae-woong shrug his shoulders as if he understood.
“Yes, yes. I understand. I can’t help but believe it when you show such abilities. I also believe that a disaster will strike.”
Fortunately, it seemed like it would pass without incident.
“But that’s different···.”
WHEEK-!
Min Tae-woong flew like lightning. I reacted immediately because I had prepared in advance.
But it wasn’t me he was after.
“It’s been bothering me since earlier. Isn’t it rude to wear a mask in a conference room? Huh?”
Min Tae-woong was holding the little boy by the waist and tucking him into his side. The little boy was startled and struggled.
[Let go of this!]
“···Put my assistant down.”
My voice was surprisingly cold, and I aimed my glowing staff at the guy’s chest.
[Let go! Let go!]
The little one struggled to get away, but he didn’t do anything like making fireworks like I told him to.
But Min Tae-woong didn’t budge an inch.
“Why are you wearing a mask? If you’re from another dimension, no one will know your face anyway. Isn’t there a reason you need to hide your identity?”
Min Tae-woong reached out and tightly gripped the mask to keep the little boy from moving.
“Be quiet. I’ll just take off your mask.”
I warned him not to do it.
“Stop it. I’m the only one who can treat my assistant like that.”
President Baek Chang-soo and Kim Soo-ho were also with us before we knew it.
“Hey Taewoong! This is too much!”
“Min Tae-woong! I told you to stop!”
But Min Tae-woong didn’t stop. He forcibly removed the mask from the kid’s face.
The little boy’s face was revealed to everyone.
“oh my god···.”
I heard Baek Chang-soo’s surprised voice next to me. But that wasn’t all.
President Kim Soo-ho and Min Tae-woong both opened their eyes wide and looked at the little boy.
Shh.
A smile appeared on my lips.
“her···.”
“It wasn’t a person···?”
Everyone’s eyes were turned to the little boy.
The little one hadn’t forgotten what I told him to do when this situation arose.
“Meow~.”
The
One is a magic that changes your voice.
The second is a magic that changes your face into a cat’s for a while even if the mask is removed.
“Meow. Meow.”
I took the kid out of Min Tae-woong’s half-asleep hand. I put the mask back on the kid and glared at Min Tae-woong and said.
“On the continent of Gaia, the Miao people are extremely ashamed to show their faces in front of humans. That’s why they wear masks!”
When I looked at him, Min Tae-woong made an awkward expression.
“Uh, um···.”
It must have been awkward since all of his reasoning was wrong. Kim Soo-ho, who was very angry, scolded Min Tae-woong even though it was a public place.
“Min Tae-woong! I can’t apologize right now!”
Min Tae-woong eventually bowed his head to me.
“···I’m sorry.”
I pointed at the kid without saying anything. Min Tae-woong’s expression distorted subtly, but when Kim Soo-ho glared at him from the side, he finally opened his mouth.
“I’m sorry. I took off your mask without permission.”
The kid hid behind my back, sticking his head out slightly and glaring fiercely at Min Tae-woong.
“Meow! Meow! Meow!”
···You stop now too.
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The next day, President Kim Soo-ho declared a state of national emergency via broadcast and radio.
“Dear citizens, I stand here today to inform you that the Republic of Korea is facing a major crisis. We have been through numerous crises over the past two years…”
In short, it was about all the city’s manpower, resources, businesses, and superhuman guilds working together to prepare for the coming disaster.
There was some confusion after the announcement, but everyone in the country was familiar with monsters, so they adapted quickly.
Shelter reinforcement work began, and large-scale military training involving the military, police, and superhuman guilds began.
Preparations for the disaster were progressing rapidly.
During that time, I attended several meetings and gave some advice in the form of prophecy.
As another day passed, I had nothing left to do.
Sunday morning.
After enjoying a formal dinner prepared by the Blue House with my little one, I was enjoying tea time.
“Should I go home soon?”
The little boy who was eagerly eating the yogurt that was served for dessert nodded. His face was still like a cat’s.
“Yeah! It’s boring here!”
I told him in advance that I had to meet the President last night and that I had to return today.
“Your Majesty. The time for the dimension transfer magic has come… I don’t have much time left to stay here.”
At that time, Kim Soo-ho was so sorry. He said to come back anytime, and with reddened eyes, he held my hand tightly.
But I will never come back here again.
If you do this kind of thing too many times, you’re bound to get caught.
“Hwaaam-.”
I stretched out. But when it came to leaving, I was too lazy.
“Then let’s take a nap and have lunch before we go.”
As I was about to slowly get into bed, I heard someone knocking on the door.
When I opened the door, the chief secretary was standing there.
“Great Sage. I heard you are leaving today.”
For two days, my title changed. Most people in the Blue House called me ‘Great Sage’ or ‘Prophet’.
I said with a mysterious yet gentle smile.
“Yes. The power of the dimension-shifting magic has run out… I have to go back in a few hours.”
The chief secretary asked cautiously.
“Before that, can I ask you a small favor?”
I wonder if this person thinks I’m a fool rather than a great sage.
When I see people coming to me and asking for various favors, I think the two are similar.
I said, straining my eyes, which were tired from anorexia.
“Of course. I’d be happy to do anything within my capabilities.”
“thank you.”
After a while, as if they had been waiting, several movable bookshelves came into my room. The bookshelves were full of books.
As I looked at him with an expression asking, “What is all this?”, the chief secretary began to explain.
“These are books that we obtained as spoils of war during the national reclamation project. I have selected only those that appear to be in good condition.”
“Why are you giving this to me···.”
“I thought you, Great Sage, would be able to read this···.”
So you want me to interpret the books here?
As I stared silently, the chief secretary added an excuse with a puzzled expression.
“Of course, I will leave the interpretation to our linguists. But before that, I would like you to take a look to see if there are any important books in there…”
I sighed lightly and scanned the titles of the books on the shelf.
“Okay, I understand. But I’m also a very limited person, so don’t expect too much.”
“You are so humble… Thank you.”
Not to be humble, but I can read only a few languages compared to the ones I can speak.
At best, it was a martial arts book that had to be learned in order to learn the writings and martial arts of the Gaia continent.
Other than those two, I just read the menu.
My eyes, scanning the bookshelf, stopped at one book.
It was a thick book with hundreds of pages that were easy to flip through.
On the cover was written in a fierce and intense handwriting:
Sword Emperor’s Secret Record
“···Why is this here?”
< Why is this here? > End
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