EP.942 Part 2 Chapter 8 Section 26 Transformation
<July 3rd, noon, underground Seoul.>
[Light Blade becomes female.]
“What lunatic wrote this article?”
“It’s Japan. It’s a mistranslation.”
“Is that so? Even so, there’s no way they’d describe the S-Rank hero of the neighboring country as ‘female’.”
“The original phrase is different and it’s actually worse than that.”
Hikari brought me translations of content from Japanese sites, Hero Channel.
“Now Light Blade has become a ‘transformation’ character.”
“Indeed, Seongjin-guk. Their thinking is truly remarkable.”
“How do you know that?”
“You tend to learn things you don’t want to on the internet.”
Light Blade became a woman.
And public opinion flipped instantly.
“A middle-aged man in his 40s suddenly turned into a 17-year-old maiden. Meaning, he became an adult woman in her 20s who looks like a 17-year-old maiden. So tell me, how will people react?”
“There’s only one cliché for situations like this.”
Hikari pushed up her work glasses with her index finger and twisted her lips.
“Weakening due to a curse!”
“That’s right. Everyone probably thinks Light Blade is weaker now.”
It’s common sense that a man turning into a maiden weakens him.
Seon Icheol deliberately announced Light Blade’s feminization because he thought it would be a groundbreaking way to completely flip public opinion, and it indeed had a significant effect.
– If Light Blade is weakened, then New Seoul isn’t in danger either?
Logical and objective thinkers.
Since Light Blade has weakened, that’s why he hasn’t been active externally until now.
-The government has been hiding Light Blade (Female) to conceal the weakened national defense!
-Hmph, I only realized it was Seon Icheol after the insect incident…
-Seon Icheol! He’s only 30 cm tall!
-Damn! I trusted him!
Those who think Seon Icheol’s nationwide decision and actions were to prevent national chaos.
Revealing Light Blade’s transformation was very effective in flipping public opinion.
-Then the rioters in Seoul knew Light Blade was weakened…?
-They’re trying to break through Seoul’s ice wall! The perverts are crossing the Han River to head towards New Seoul!
-Even if he’s only 3 cm! What about reusing villains? We need Seon Icheol to protect New Seoul!
Supporters of Seon Icheol began swaying public opinion against those who were captivated by Light Blade’s transformation.
The support and trust for Seon Icheol, which had hit rock bottom, started to rebound somewhat.
“He got hit.”
“Thanks to someone not stopping the revelation of Light Blade’s true form.”
Hikari smirked at me.
“One issue covers another. If we just reveal that Commander is in Korea and leading the Seoul raid, wouldn’t the phones of media companies here light up? Reporters from other countries will immediately fly to Korea.”
“That’s true. Someone I know said that Commander is like that.”
Phoenix said.
“To put it in football terms, Commander coming to Korea is akin to Lionel Messi joining K-League for a salary of 100 million won.”
“……Sorry, I don’t know much about soccer.”
“Neither do I.”
To put it Shin-ra style, it’s like the god Tera settling in Korea and living as a devoted housewife.
“Really, it’s an unbelievable story.”
“But this is our reality now.”
“So life is interesting, isn’t it?”
A miracle happened.
Commander exists in Korea, and the goddess became the wife of a man.
Though Lionel Messi stayed in Europe instead of Korea, the name ‘Commander’ carries impact equal to or even greater than his.
“Light Blade should be grateful. In a day, all attention and issues regarding him will be buried.”
“Because of Commander?”
“Of course. Think about it logically. Would people prefer the formerly S-Rank hero presumed weakened after becoming female, or this cute, adorable, and lovable Commander who changes gender night and day?”
“Night and day gender-changing Commander.”
“Exactly.”
Presently.
It’s daytime.
I’m also operating in a female body.
Though it’s in-game, since it’s familiar, there’s no burden in activity.
“Don’t you have anything to say as a senior who became a woman first?”
“Why should I?”
“Well, a man turned into a woman.”
“Hmm.”
People misunderstand that a man turned into a woman, but it doesn’t apply to me.
‘He knows.’
Pause.
And resume.
“‘Not me,’ but if I could convey something, I’d say this.”
Even though it’s in-game, please offer a simple comfort.
“People prefer a hairless 17-year-old maiden over a bearded, balding uncle in his 40s.”
“….No pubic hair?”
“Do you prefer having it?”
“Question.”
“My loved one prefers none.”
“Why?”
“It feels like skin touches better that way.”
That applies when kissing too.
“Hikari, don’t you think the same?”
“No pubic hair is better?”
“…No, not that. Being a maiden rather than a 40-year-old uncle.”
“Hmm.”
Hikari stroked her chin and tilted her head.
“Could vary depending on attire…”
“…”
Hikari.
She was meticulously analyzing the physical data of Light Blade (Female) revealed officially and designing suitable clothing for Light Blade.
“Ultimately, a mini-skirt gothic dress is the rule for TS people, right?”
“…”
Pause.
Resume.
“That depends on bust size?”
“…..Agreed. Fully agreed.”
Light Blade’s (Female) body resembled his late wife quite a lot, unfortunately.
That’s because…
‘Her body is Rusalka’s.’
It’s not feminization.
It’s wife-ification.
“I think the ultimate truth is that Gothic Lolita dresses suit her.”
“With black thigh-high socks and garter belt added.”
“And flower decorations on the head?”
“Perfect.”
Communication with Hikari was highly successful.
* * *
“Damn. Such fucking bastards.”
“…Excuse me?”
“It’s nothing. Phew.”
Light Blade, Heo Yoon-hwan,
“It’s not Heo Yoon-hwa!”
Heo Yoon-hwan couldn’t control his anger.
He wanted to smash everything that looked at him right now.
“T-that, Light Blade-sama…”
“I apologize. Phew. Sorry for showing you this.”
“Not at all.”
The female hero sent to assist Light Blade at the association didn’t know what to say seeing Light Blade unable to suppress his rage.
The adorable Western-looking maiden blushed while being angry, worrying about breaking things around her if she didn’t control her strength, and stomped her feet anxiously.
REC.
Without his consent, but it’s unavoidable from the Hero Association’s perspective.
Given the situation where Light Blade’s, the S-Rank hero’s body, suddenly turned female, obviously every move needs to be monitored, doesn’t it?
“Phew, damn. I didn’t realize this when I was a man, but now that I’m a woman, I feel like I’m going insane.”
“W-what’s the problem?”
“…The way men look at me makes me sick.”
Light Blade trembled in his hands and feet.
“It feels like everyone is looking at me like they want to eat me alive. I feel crawling bugs from my toes. It’s disgusting and infuriating beyond endurance…!”
“That’s what people call ‘visual molestation.'”
“Hmm! Visual molestation. What an unpleasant word. But can any other word describe this situation better?”
Light Blade gripped the doorknob.
“Hey, is it really okay to go out like this?”
“Of course. You’re still Light Blade.”
Though the Hero Wiki already lists Light Blade’s gender as ‘female’, there’s an ongoing debate in New Seoul about whether his new resident registration number should end in ‘2’ or ‘4’,
but since Light Blade isn’t familiar with the internet, he doesn’t know any of this, so it’s fine.
“Phew…”
Light Blade glanced at the mirror.
There, he saw the woman he loved so much staring back at him intently.
Dressed in the beautiful and elegant clothes he couldn’t give her, the woman in the mirror kept gazing at him endlessly.
“…Hey, can I ask you personally for a favor?”
“If it’s a request from Light Blade-sama, I’ll do anything.”
“…This isn’t some strange request. I’m just curious. Understand?”
“Yes, I won’t tell anyone. How may I assist you?”
With a deeply sorrowful yet resolute tone, Light Blade spoke.
“A wedding dress.”
“…Pardon?”
“Can you get me a wedding dress that fits this body?”
“…”
Seeing Light Blade like someone preparing for an S-Rank monster raid, the hero nodded heavily.
“Of course, Light Blade-sama. I’ll definitely find a dress that suits you.”
“Thank you.”
Creeak.
The door opened.
Journalists lined up on both sides burst flashes at Light Blade, and Light Blade stood in front of the massive object ahead.
“…Then, under the watch of the entire nation, Light Blade’s magic power measurement will now begin.”
Whirrr.
Light Blade placed his hand on the magic power meter.
Everyone tensely watched Light Blade, and the magic flowing from his hand into the meter started showing wave-like movements.
Verdict…
Light attribute.
S+.
Wowww!!
Light Blade was still in top form.
* * *
<July 3rd, 7 PM.>
“Tabloid news is out. Light Blade’s battle suit design is a wedding dress?”
“Isn’t he crazy?”
Nuri shook her head at the desired dress code of Light Blade.
“A battle suit should look like a battle suit. Heroes or hunters, they don’t understand how important the dress code is. That guy.”
“Are you saying your dress code is correct?”
“This?”
Nuri smirked and pointed at herself.
“Of course! This is the ultimate costume that repels anything. It’s proof I possess combat power equivalent to three tanks. Its name is—”
“OL uniform.”
“…Hmph.”
Nuri adjusted her sagging clothes.
Since it wasn’t a battle suit imbued with magic but a regular OL uniform from a Seoul underground mall tailored for someone 30cm taller than Nuri, adjustments were necessary.
Why?
Swishhh.
“The boss said it himself. He even gave me a nickname.”
As the sun set and darkness enveloped Seoul,
Nuri’s shabby clothes gradually tightened, and she tightened her shirt collar with a blue necktie.
“I’m D-cup.”
“…Shouldn’t that be ‘Yahwang’ in this context?”
“Hmph.”
Kim Nuri lifted her plump chest with pride and mocked me.
“Does this mean you’re bigger than Commander?”
“Who dares compare their body to mine?”
“Uh? You can only tell by comparing sizes, right? Or…should we touch and see?”
Kim Nuri pressed her chest against mine with a provocative smile.
“Or, shall we make pancakes to see whose chest is bigger?”
The girl who was once a child disappeared, leaving only a blonde Western man and a black-haired uniformed woman exuding star quality.
“Be careful. It’s still incomplete awakening, so it’s just a transformation.”
“Hmph. When I fully master my powers, this form will grow permanently, right? Then it’s mine. What’s the difference from a loan?”
“Haa, alright. Got it.”
I patted Nuri’s head.
Where I used to extend my hand to her waist, now I barely lift my shoulder.
“Go and show it. Show that Commander discovered a gem unseen by the whole nation.”
“If I reveal that I reached SS-Rank thanks to Commander, won’t it be like announcing publicly that I had sex with him?”
“…”
That’s correct.
“Hohoho.”
Nuri shrugged while pointing at the sword on her waist.
“When the sun rises, everyone will be surprised, won’t they? By the power of the S-Rank hero named Nuri. Though I might not unleash SS-Rank power now, the whole country will know me.”
Nuri straightened her chest and pointed at herself with her thumb.
“Yeah, Yahwang—”
“I am Emperor Yasu Kim Nuri.”
“That’s not the real Yahwang.”
“Then shall we call it Sexwang?”
“…Let’s stick with Yahwang.”
Five hours later.
“The female Light Blade will become obsolete in a day.”