Chapter 947

EP.947 Part 2 Chapter 9 Section 04 Ambition

At that moment, New Seoul.

“Whoa, it really looks like crap.”

“The monster itself is pure crap, so what are you talking about?”

People gathered in small groups, keeping a close eye on the battlefield of Seoul.

The government claimed the situation in Seoul was due to rioters running rampant, but with the appearance of the Commander, no one believed that anymore.

“Do you see that? That giant monster smashing its head into the ground! The woman over there might be S Rank! Judging by her control over the earth, she’s probably ‘Ji Ryun’!”

Against the government’s wishes, those participating in the liberation of Seoul were broadcasting live through their Magical Gear, showing the current state of Seoul.

Although the monsters appearing were terrifying, everyone couldn’t help but cheer as the heroes systematically eliminated them.

Particularly, the citizens marveled at the sight of S-Rank heroes dashing around, protecting people and taking down monsters with single strikes.

“How many S-Ranks are there?”

“I’ve heard there are some who haven’t been publicly revealed…”

Advancing towards Yeouido from five directions, they progressed smoothly thanks to the assistance of S-Rank heroes stationed in various areas.

As they methodically cleared out the monsters while advancing through Seoul, considered the hardest battlefield in the world to conquer, everyone began to wonder…

Could it be…

That they might actually restore Seoul?

“No, it’s not time yet.”

“Yeah. Even with many S-Ranks, it could end up like Pyongyang.”

Korea has already experienced the bitter loss of all its S-Ranks.

Though new S-Ranks have appeared and seem to easily defeat enemies, an underlying unease still lingers.

“Don’t get your hopes up. If you hope, you’ll only be disappointed when you fail.”

“Yeah. If we get our hopes up and something happens to even one person because of these monsters…”

Something happens.

People couldn’t bring themselves to finish the sentence.

Everyone had already thought it.

From Sun Gyeoul’s troubles, through the “sexual” situations involving Light Blade’s female counterparts, to the Commander’s relationship with magical girls, worries naturally arose.

“What if those worm-monsters…?”

“Don’t say such terrible things! If that really happened, it would be un-broadcastable!”

“Even if it’s un-broadcastable, isn’t it happening in reality?”

“……”

Everyone started worrying that the magical girls might suffer such fates.

However…

[Do you see?! This is Gangdong Team! We’ve just entered the vicinity of Yeouido! Gangdong is clear!]

Through the personal broadcasts of hunters fighting together on the front lines, everyone clenched their fists tightly upon hearing the news.

[No monsters detected on the radar! Holy crap, we’ve retaken Gangdong!]

Though only one district among Seoul’s many, they had thoroughly cleared out all the monsters hiding in the vast area.

With the recovery of one piece of land, everyone gathered anxiously in front of their screens.

Even if the monsters were grotesque and triggered trauma, could the heroes and magical girls eliminate them with their dazzling and efficient skills?

[Look! We’re now…]

[Auntie, danger ahead.]

The screen suddenly flipped upside down.

It seemed to soar high into the air, showing a certain woman.

[Eh…?]

[Look at that.]

[…What.]

The place where the hunter was filming began to melt away due to some kind of slime-like substance.

[Where did this come from…?]

[Looks like Songpa side?]

Though her words were brief, she possessed abilities worthy of that brevity.

[Eh, over there…]

[Code name is ‘Wild Yellow’.]

Introducing herself as Wild Yellow, the woman unsheathed her sword with a metallic sound.

[If we go further from here, we’ll quickly reach Yeouido, but this isn’t a race for time. Auntie, do you know Songpa well?]

[Eh, yes! I used to live in Songpa….]

[Then let’s go.]

Wild Yellow pointed her sword downwards and kicked off into the air.

[‘Wild Yellow’ team, commencing cleanup of Songpa District!]

Slash.

Landing on the building’s roof, Wild Yellow’s sword cleanly cut through the body of a tank-like monster.

PUHWAACK.

Giant slime began to flow out, causing the roof to melt.

[Auntie, just letting you know…]

KWAHNG!

Wild Yellow kicked away the remains of the monster with her blackened foot.

Only a red orb remained floating in the air, which Wild Yellow flicked with her toe and caught in her hand.

[Don’t steal cores or it’ll be no fun.]

Wild Yellow tossed the core to the man.

Its luminous red glow clearly indicated it was at least A-Rank.

[Please deliver this to the carrier unit in the rear.]

[Eh, right…!]

With that, Wild Yellow leaped off the dozens-of-stories-high rooftop.

She kicked off into the air, shattered a window to enter the adjacent building, and soon began throwing monsters out of the building.

[…I’ll go deliver this first and come back later!]

The hunter broadcasting ran towards the rear.

The radiant red core he held was undoubtedly “A-Rank,” and only then did people begin to recall forgotten thoughts amidst their dreams of reclaiming Seoul.

“…Cores.”

If all the monsters in Seoul were to die, then what about their cores?

“If all the monsters in Seoul are killed…how much would all the cores be worth…?”

* * *

“500 trillion.”

An enormous sum equivalent to the nation’s annual budget.

“Thanks to the reckless use of Cube energy, the number of monsters has skyrocketed. With 3 million supernaturals appearing, it’s only natural that the corresponding number of monsters increased too, right?”

“Are those the penis-shaped worms and the sex monsters people find disgusting?”

“Sex monsters?”

“Sexual Monsters in English.”

“What? So shortened it’s SM? Or Sexmons?”

“This isn’t a joke. People really call them that. Unlike regular monsters, these violate and kill humans…”

“Sex monsters might make some people uncomfortable, so let’s call them ‘Sexual Abnormalities’ instead.”

Temporary naming: Sexual Abnormalities are monsters born due to the law of entropy caused by Cube abuse.

Rather than being newly born, it’s more accurate to say that existing monsters in Seoul evolved into Sexual Abnormalities and mass-produced countless lower-level entities.

“But if we defeat those Sexual Abnormalities, do cores still drop?”

“That’s right. If cores didn’t drop, we’d truly be disheartened. Fighting those without any rewards would break our spirit.”

Through Sun Gyeoul and the underground citizens, it was already confirmed that defeating Sexual Abnormalities yields cores.

Though previously, the cores from defeated monsters were traded secretly as minimum necessities for the underground citizens of Seoul, things are different now.

“Don’t forget. Even if you’re possibly the main character of this Seoul Liberation Operation, there must be recompense for the 3 million citizens who’ve come to assist you.”

“Of course. Do you think I’d greedily take all 500 trillion worth of cores for myself?”

It’s not me doing the greed.

To handle 500 trillion units of money, one must possess appropriate power.

“Most will be handled by Yu-Sung.”

For about a month, Seoul citizens enjoyed a bit of civilization’s benefits.

Despite difficulties distributing goods from New Seoul while avoiding Sun Icheol’s gaze – specifically, instant noodles costing up to ten thousand won each – Seoul citizens united with the determination to reclaim their lives and culture.

Payment for hunting monsters during this battle will be distributed through Yu-Sung.

“Once Seoul is reclaimed, Sun Icheol will fall. Then Yu-Sung can move freely without worrying about Sun Icheol’s opinions.”

“…So Yu-Sung will dominate Seoul.”

“That’s right. Since I’m cooperating with Yu-Sung.”

More precisely, with Yun Yuhwa, the president of Yu-Sung.

“It feels odd for me to say this, but is Yu-Sung really okay? Yu-Sung has long maintained a corrupt relationship with Sun Icheol.”

“But now it’s time for ‘Dough-political corruption.'”

“Huh?”

“Just kidding. Even politicians must give way to someone connected to the Commander, right? It’s the same principle.”

Beeep.

A message arrived.

“Don’t talk carelessly. I haven’t come out yet.”

Though unseen by Sun Gyeoul, a complaint-filled text appeared in a visible angle to me.

“Ahh, right.”

Currently, Yun Yuhwa is still very obscure to the public.

But does Yun Yuhwa realize?

500 trillion.

An astronomical amount comparable to the nation’s annual budget, the moment he intermediates such wealth, he’ll open the door firmly closed to the Commander.

“Hmm. Anyway, we need Yu-Sung. We need them to supply materials for Seoul’s reconstruction, right?”

“But Yu-Sung…”

“Would you rather entrust core processing to Japanese or Chinese companies?”

“Absolutely not.”

Sun Gyeoul immediately understood.

The sole reason Yu-Sung can process cores.

“Because they’re Korean-owned.”

“Saying that with that face makes it quite awkward.”

“So what? After saving the world, I plan to naturalize as a Korean citizen and live here. What’s the problem?”

“…”

“Did you really think I’d indefinitely operate with Korea as my base?”

I pointed to Seoul, gradually being cleaned up by the heroes.

“Seoul seems like a nice place to live. That’s why after reclaiming Seoul, I intend to build a house here and settle down.”

In the original story, the protagonist builds and lives in a palace-like house somewhere.

Though it’s a residence, it offers the best view of the Han River compared to anywhere else.

However, before 2012, it wasn’t a residential area.

And with the existence of New Seoul, that location has lost its significance.

“I don’t know about other lands, but I’ll claim this one. Isn’t it fine to take some land after saving Seoul?”

“…You’re going to take Yeouido? Surely, that’s your goal?”

“Not so much a goal, but I can’t keep living in New Seoul forever.”

Building a palace in Yeouido.

More accurately, constructing a harem kingdom.

“I’ve already named it. [Clam House].”

“…A clam shop?”

“Yeah.”

My own little clam house within a game, different from reality.

“It means it contains pearls inside.”

There’s no other meaning.

“Why are you trying to build it where the National Assembly used to be?”

“That spot has the best Feng Shui.”

“It’s the National Assembly building.”

“Since we’ve already built a new National Assembly in New Seoul, isn’t it fine? We’ve even changed the law to construct a larger National Assembly capable of housing 500 members in New Seoul.”

“……”

After recapturing Seoul.

“I’ll establish a new base for Magical Girls Magical KKK on the site where the National Assembly used to be.”