Chapter 637

〈 Chapter 637 〉 Part 2, Chapter 3, Episode 02

I froze the world. Through the system’s temporary halt, I gained freedom in a world painted gray. And after removing my VR device, I momentarily leaned into the camera.

“Warning ahead! If you don’t want spoilers, leave now. Puheuheu.”

I gave fair warning. The story of Seok Harang’s family is riddled with spoilers from the overall plot to individual routes, so I revealed information about the person I had encountered in the current situation.

Light Blade Heo Yoon-hwan. South Korea’s sole S-Rank Special Ability user.

He is Seok Harang’s father, and he killed <Seoyea's Rusalka>, a high-ranking officer of the Dark Legion, sealing her power within his heart.

And in the year 2025, Heo Yoon-hwan is dying due to magical contamination. As his body grows older and weaker, he’s slowly fading away in real time.

“So here’s the question: Why is Light Blade suddenly dying?”

– Can’t go any higher lol


– Saturation point


– Isn’t it magical contamination?

One of the main events involves Light Blade taking his own life, which everyone already knows.

“Correct answer. Because he holds the power of the high-ranking Rusalka, <Monster Transformation> is progressing.”

As complaints mounted against the S-Rank Hero for not personally addressing crises involving the protagonist and Korea, after the protagonist’s group rescues Chaos Dragon and returns via Pyongyang to New Seoul, he takes his own life before fully transforming into a monster.

“That’s part of the monster transformation phenomenon.”

I pointed again at the blonde girl.

“In reality, half her body has necrotized, but she hides it by patching it together with magic.”

The girl, standing at or below 140 cm, looked somewhat like Seok Harang—exotic yet different—with an undeniably beautiful appearance.

“First off, this blonde kid is actually Light Blade. This girl right here.”

Light Blade Heo Yoon-hwan. South Korea’s sole S-Rank Special Ability user.

“He temporarily releases his power to suppress the high-ranking Rusalka’s strength. So, you’re seeing the real form of the actual high-ranking Rusalka—not Seok Harang.”

– ???


– Wait…so Light Blade isn’t really a girl?

– MCH

“The power of the high-ranking Rusalka resides in his heart, and due to the monster transformation phenomenon, the middle-aged man transforms into this young girl when using magic.”

Magical Girl Seoyea’s Rusalka. Its true identity? A 40-year-old hero, Light Blade!

“To prevent such a horrifying fate, Light Blade decided to stay completely out of sight. Official appearances are made in his original form, but that’s only when he doesn’t use magic.”

If he stays still, the Rusalka endlessly whispers destruction and slaughter.

When he uses magic, his body transforms into that of a girl—a Rusalka—and eventually, before his body fully transforms into a girl’s, destined to become a corrupted witch of destruction and slaughter, human Heo Yoon-hwan chooses death.

In short, Light Blade’s transformation into a girl isn’t DLC.

There are plenty of opportunities to meet him since Light Blade avoids public appearances just to hide the fact that he’s turned into a girl.

‘Also, he’s a potential conquest.’

No need to hide it. Light Blade Heo Yoon-hwan—or rather, Heo Yun-hwa—is a conquerable ally. Though he dies, sex is possible.

To conquer him, one needs tremendous effort to turn a 40-year-old man into a female, but conquering itself isn’t impossible.

“If anyone’s curious about why Light Blade becomes a girl, review Seok Harang’s route.”

– Gotta turn on KingGodWiki for this lol


– Some info can’t be obtained without entering Seok Harang’s route


– No way, there’s DLC spoilers too lol

‘DLC spoilers? Pretty much everything can be guessed anyway.’

I barely swallowed the words bubbling up to my chin. Over three days of conversation, I speculated about what DLC elements might exist regarding Seok Harang. And the conclusion came easily.

Anastasha.

<Undine>, originally known as Kim Gaon, gaining a new title as <Siren>.

While I did influence this, the title of a Hero carries great significance. Not even a Commander can change it easily.

“Since I roughly know, I’ll say just one thing. Hmm.”

Such titles change quite easily, as if ‘the rightful owner of the name existed all along.’ Thus, I could fully anticipate the DLC concerning the Light Blade family.

“Living Lord, they’ve been Rusalka-ed!!”

Silence descended. My prediction was spot-on, causing a smirk to curl my lips involuntarily.

<Seoyea's Rusalka>. So familiar to me, through the DLC-free date, erased the ‘dead history.’

“Why do you guys not know why Rasputin became a Round Table Hero? Puheuheu.”

A secret of this other world known only to me. Why the Russian Round Table Hero became Rasputin is something only I know. And that knowledge exclusive to me is reflected in the game’s DLC.

Ever eaten the Russian Round Table? What kind of person do you think I am? I don’t eat people, nyaong!

I quietly confirmed with Kim Penril. She’s alive. That’s probably one of the added DLC elements.

“Well, isn’t <Seoyea's Rusalka> still alive?”

– Isn’t that right?


– Damn, how far should we talk about these spoilers??


– You seem to know more than we do… hahaha

“Hmm? Hehe, which Rusalka is still alive? Is saying that even a spoiler?”

Those who know 10, those who know 50, and those who know 100 began to ignite against each other.

Those who know 50 cast ‘Seok Harang is Light Blade’s daughter’ onto those who know 10, while those who know 100 cast ‘Seok Harang is half-human, half-spirit’ onto those who know 50.

‘Seok Harang’s mother Rusalka possessed Anastasha and was devoured by Penril, but in the game, she’s presumed to be alive without such incidents. Planning to conquer her when I visit Russia later.’

Permission isn’t necessary to conquer a Rusalka. Even if permission were sought, it would likely be granted, aligning with my righteous cause of ‘conquering heroines.’

“I promise to all of you. I will lay the 13th heroine, <Seoyea's Rusalka>, on the bed for everyone to see. Puheuheu.”

– Oh, so who is it? Haha


– Oh, so who is it? —


– Anyway, it’s Seoyea’s Rusalka lol

[CrackerHeroineSeoCarang]: Boss, boss!


[CrackerHeroineSeoCarang]: Can you just spill it already?


[CrackerHeroineSeoCarang]: I’m on the verge of going insane here!

“Hmm….”

Should I really say it? I pondered for a moment, but no censorship seemed to apply. They’re clearly ‘watching,’ yet haven’t touched anything specific here, implying it’s okay if revealed.

“Let me check the Hero Wiki quickly.”

I accessed the in-game Hero Wiki and confirmed that the woman I remembered was indeed alive. Information remained about the platinum-haired woman who handed over her Round Table seat to Rasputin after sustaining serious injuries and entering recovery.

Vladimir.R.Anastasha.

Since this information is available in the in-game wiki, spoiling it shouldn’t be a problem.

“Puheuheu. Would you guys like to see me conquer Seok Harang’s mom?”

– Y


– Y


– YYYY

“Hmm…then.”

A new goal emerged.

“Let’s conquer Seok Harang’s mom, the real <Seoyea's Rusalka>. Mother-daughter feast, anyone?”

– \[+]/


– \[+]/


– \[+]/\ [+]/

Who could possibly refuse? I re-equipped the VR device.

“When we step on the harem route later, I’ll let Light Blade die. Or rather, I’ll leave him to die.”

– ??


– ???


– ????

“It’s better to have a mother-daughter feast than a father-daughter one. Besides, I wasn’t planning to save him anyway.”

Though there’s another reason, it’s unnecessary to tell them.

Trash goes in the trash can.

Even though it’s not him, I can’t tolerate someone calling themselves trash when referring to my sun.

“No matter how female his body may be, do you really think I’d touch an outsider?”

When I released the system’s pause, the world regained its color. I scooped a large spoonful of the strawberry parfait in front of me. Just before scooping the ice cream, I caught my reflection in the metal spoon and couldn’t help but smile.

“…Puheuheu.”

She, or rather, he wouldn’t just appear like that. The blonde girl pretends to order a drink at the café but keeps glancing at me.

‘Must be worried I won’t touch his daughter.’

Of course, as Light Blade, he must have confirmed which team his daughter registered for during the Seoul restoration operation. He’s subtly concerned about her being paired with a potentially suspicious commander.

Just in case the commander tries anything funny with Seok Harang. Sorry, but the covert operations have already been completed long ago.

“Excuse me.”

“Hm?”

The blonde girl approached us holding the double-boiled tea she ordered at the café. Nuri tilted her head at the younger-looking blonde.

“Who are you-”

“I, I am this person.”

The girl pulled out a badge from her bosom. The Hero Association employee ID displayed her face and the name “Heo Yun-hwa.” I couldn’t help but chuckle at his acting but pretended not to notice.

“What business do you have?”

“Um, there’s an error in the registration list at the association, so I came to confirm…”

“Boss.”

The three’s expressions briefly turned serious. Since we’re in a café, the area is open, and others can freely come and go. If Heo Yun-hwa shouts “Seok Harang!” here, we’ll draw a lot of attention.

“Yes, let’s confirm.”

Through magical gear, I transmitted the list. The instant Heo Yun-hwa’s magical gear flickered, a hologram displaying our registered list floated in front of her.

“Is there any issue?”

“……?”

Heo Yun-hwa’s expression twisted. Clearly flustered because the person registered is different from what he knew.

“There’s no way…”

Focused on controlling his emotions and suppressing the surging magic within, Heo Yun-hwa’s expressions were ironically quite vivid and obvious. I swiped away the floating list with my hand.

“If there’s no issue, I’d like to discuss privately with my team members.”

“Ah, yes. ……??”

Heo Yun-hwa’s eyes fixated on the seventh person listed. Initially, the roster I sent him matched the one submitted upon joining the association, so there’s no error.

The only difference between what the other three know and this is the seventh ‘man.’ C-Rank special ability user. <Negotiator> Ha Yu-jun.

“Isn’t he quite famous? Don’t you know him?”

“Ah, ah no. Negotiator. I know well. Very well…”

Certainly, Heo Yun-hwa must have thought of the S-Rank platinum-haired woman, but unfortunately, no.

“…Excuse me.”

Heo Yun-hwa hastily left with his double-boiled tea, still glancing back at us curiously as he disappeared down the corridor.

“Boss, what’s going on?”

“You shouldn’t be shocked…”

Although they didn’t show it, the three were considerably surprised that the seventh entry had changed.

“Why is it different from what we know?”

“That’s because…”

I anticipated such a situation. Pointing at the gangster-like figure listed as number seven, Ha Yu-jun, I drew an X with my finger.

“There’s someone who particularly cares about number seven.”

She, born on July 7, wanted the number seven.

* * *

“Princess Seolhua, I’m trying to modify the received list…it’s number five?”

“What? …Not number seven? Why did you place it ambiguously at number five?”

“How should I know? I haven’t talked to her directly yet.”

* * *

“Xroid Eu Eun-ha registered as number five. Xroid Ha Yu-jun registered as number seven. It’s all me.”

The golden-haired troublemaker quietly sipped her coffee with a satisfied smile.

”

* * *

Later.

After confirming that Seol Ji-young had personally modified the list, I took the group and left the association headquarters.

“Tomorrow’s free time. We’ll be busy starting early on March 1st, so take a day off.”

“Then what will you do, Boss?”

“Me? Hmm….”

To prepare for unforeseen circumstances, I need to enhance one of two individuals.

“Going to get your magical girl suit fitted?”

“Who?”

“Who else? Naturally-”