Chapter 959

EP.959 Part 2 Chapter 9-16: Miracle Seoul Great Again

July 4th, 12:00 PM.

“Whoa, Seoul’s completely trashed!”

Those who had come to Seoul let out a sigh of relief.

Could there ever be such a sense of relief in the place called Seoul?

The magical gears they carried showed no trace of the crimson glow that had once filled Seoul—only the traces of people remained.

The radar did indicate some monster signs, but those were merely from “Seoul citizens.”

“This area is off-limits.”

“Ohhh…!”

The monstrous Seoul citizens blocked the entrance leading into the subway.

It was impossible to just ignore them and pass through due to their intimidating appearances and sheer size, and even if someone tried to question their authority for blocking the way, they’d inevitably be stopped by the association personnel standing nearby.

“We’re finishing up with underground monsters that don’t show up on radar. It’s like a military operation, so please step back.”

“Military operation? Isn’t Sun Icheol busy getting impeached or something? What kind of military operation is this?”

“It’s an operation led by the Commander.”

“Sorry about that.”

Even those who feared neither monsters nor the association would turn away at the mention of the Commander’s name.

Commander—an existence so powerful that having just one S-Rank member could practically control all national power, yet this person had not one but five S-Ranks under them.

But are there really only five?

“Hey, isn’t ‘Banargande’ around somewhere too?”

“You mean that wind-controlling SS-Rank hero? The…one with the insanely huge boobs in that sexy suit?”

“She must’ve gotten stronger thanks to the Commander. Grrr…I want to have sex with the Commander too.”

“You mean you want to have sex with magical girls?”

“Why? Don’t you get stronger by having sex with the Commander?”

There might be other S-Ranks under the Commander.

Even if they’re not S-Rank now, there’s potential for lower-ranked individuals to grow into S-Ranks under the Commander’s influence.

The Commander has power—and throughout history, people naturally flock to those with power.

“Let’s head toward the Commander!”

“The Commander will take care of us when we’re nearby!”

“Isn’t it safer to be near the Commander than heading to the outskirts of Seoul? So where’s the Commander right now?”

Yeouido!

People gathered near Yeouido.

In an era where special abilities ruled supreme, people naturally gravitated toward strength.

In the past, when Light Blade still possessed his full powers, everyone gathered in New Seoul.

But now, with Light Blade unconscious and receiving emergency treatment in Yeouido, the citizens who had gathered in Seoul had no choice but to settle near Yeouido.

However…

“Wait, why can’t we enter?”

“Dang it, the roads are all destroyed. We can’t drive in like this.”

“Just go through the park, right?”

“What? With how fast that water’s flowing, do you think that’s possible?”

No one could easily enter Yeouido—not politicians, not media personnel, not even the special ability users who had fought alongside the Commander in Yeouido.

All physical routes to Yeouido were severed.

Attempts to cross over the park on foot were thwarted by the rushing waterways.

“Haha, I can make it through though!”

Ability users leapt across the water as if walking on air, arriving in Yeouido.

Others followed suit, desperate to meet the Commander.

However…

“What is this?”

“Guh, is this a barrier?”

“Don’t joke around. Kyaak?!”

“Wait, there’s really a barrier here?”

An invisible water barrier surrounded Yeouido like an impregnable fortress, preventing anyone from entering.

“Come on, what’s the deal with this?”

“Is Yeouido private property now?!”

“Crazy! Did someone buy a lease here? Even if you’re the Commander…”

Those unable to enter began criticizing the Commander, but others quickly silenced them.

“Are you insane?! Because of you, I’m thinking of leaving this country because it’s turning into Hell Korea!”

“Do you think S-Ranks will stay here out of patriotism? They’ll just follow the Commander abroad!”

“It’s not like the Commander wants to keep just Yeouido. What’s so great about it anyway? Damn, it’s prime real estate, but why provoke people like this? You know what? I saved Seoul, so I deserve Yeouido, right? Everyone probably thinks that way.”

The Commander’s occupation of Yeouido.

“Whaaat, is Yeouido…?!”

Gurgle, gurgle.

Amidst heated debates, people were left speechless by the sight of Neo-Yeouido unfolding before their eyes.

“What the heck is all this?”

“Is this…the power of special abilities?”

“Yeouido has been restored in the blink of an eye.”

Everyone was amazed by the Commander’s power—or rather, the power of the special ability users under the Commander.

What had been a wasteland transformed into something akin to the Korean Empire rising to dominate the alternate history world while maintaining tradition and innovation, building a new city.

Ping!

A message arrived on everyone’s magical gears.

At first, they looked at it curiously, but upon reading its contents, they were shocked.

“Rebuild all of Seoul as a hanok (traditional Korean house) city?!”

Seoul redevelopment plan.

When people hear “redevelopment,” they usually imagine skyscrapers or new cities—but the Commander seemed to have different ideas.

-Korean folks, tradition is importantYO.

Cover Seoul with hanoks designed to preserve tradition and elegance.

No one could stop it.

After showing a sample by transforming Yeouido into Neo-Yeouido within an hour, how could people not be impressed?

Even if some preferred modern architecture, they could simply rebuild later.

“Tch. Why hanoks of all things? Aren’t they too niche? Does it mean we’ll have no electricity and need to burn wood for heating?”

Despite appearances suggesting pure traditional hanoks, worries arose—but information started spreading as a few permitted individuals began filming inside Yeouido.

“What? There’s another space underground? An elevator leading below ground?”

“They didn’t build upward but expanded downward? Won’t it be too damp down there? People need sunlight…”

“That’s all taken care of by magic power. Hahaha!”

These hanoks, appropriately named “Neo,” featured a structure where descending three floors underground posed no issues.

Solar energy collected from the roof illuminated the underground levels, ensuring proper ventilation even at the third basement level.

“Look here! This is…a two-story hanok!”

“Though it looks like a traditional hanok, it incorporates modern construction techniques. This is truly a fusion of East and West, like an oriental salad! Aah, it harmonizes perfectly!”

“Wait, doesn’t it seem strange that buildings like these appeared in less than an hour?”

“Well, magic probably took care of everything.”

Within barely an hour, the hanok spectacle covering Yeouido didn’t raise many eyebrows.

If a single monster could destroy a nation, couldn’t a single special ability user create a building instantly?

“What’s the principle behind it?”

“They say they embedded at least one B-Rank core into each house.”

“Wow…so how much does each house cost?”

“No idea. But…who are these houses intended for?”

Next big question—who are these hanoks for?

If the water barrier surrounding Yeouido was meant to prevent others from entering freely, then why did the Commander construct hanoks covering the entire area of Yeouido?

“Hold on. This isn’t limited to Yeouido, right? The plan is to do this to all of Seoul. Then…”

“Other areas outside Yeouido…are they for Seoul citizens?”

And then…

Another message arrived.

“…Wait, did I read that wrong? All Seoul housing prices are set at 1 billion won?”

Everyone was stunned by the Commander’s seemingly long-prepared Seoul housing regeneration project.

“If a D-Rank hunter can earn 1 billion won in a week during endgame, then 1 billion won for a house? Insane.”

“Damn it, Gangnam hanok apartments for 1 billion won? From now on, I am the Commander. If you insult the Commander, it’s the same as insulting me, damn it!”

People are always most sensitive to money.

With news that the hanoks created by the Commander cost only 1 billion won, everyone thought, “This is doable.”

“Yo, yo! Look at this!!”

“What is it?”

“Yu-Sung Group is making an official announcement! Uh…isn’t that guy weird?”

Through their magical gears, people watched as a blonde woman in a suit stepped onto the podium.

* * *

Hello everyone. I am Yun Yuhwa, the head of the ‘M.H.G.A.’ project at Yu-Sung Group.

Many of you must have been surprised seeing Yeouido transform overnight.

You must have been astonished witnessing Yeouido rebuilt so quickly, making Joseon feel like it entered a futuristic age.

Our Yu-Sung Group has been working closely with the Commander for a long time to reconstruct Seoul.

And today,

Now that the Commander has reclaimed Seoul, we aim to restore its greatness.

Miracle, Han River, Great Again.

You will witness the miracle of the Han River centered around Yeouido.

Homes safe from monster attacks.

Houses that won’t collapse even under B-Rank monster assaults.

In the 21st-century Magic Age, experience our new concept core housing blending tradition and the future.

Follow the link below to apply for reservations in each district.

We’re talking about hanoks spanning 150 square meters per house.

Citizens,

Together with Yu-Sung’s 20-year interest-free loan, let’s make Seoul great again!

For those who apply now,

We’ll offer a special chance to participate in ‘exclusive reservations’ within Yeouido.

As a note,

According to our Yu-Sung Group project,

The first Seoul citizen is none other than…

Yeouido resident, Commander.

Let’s be straightforward.

Minimum 1 billion won. Maximum 3 billion won.

Citizens, with just 3 billion won, you can own a home in Gangnam!!

Don’t have the money?

We’ll lend it to you through Yu-Sung’s 20-year interest-free loan!

Come to Seoul!

Let’s bring back the miracle of the Han River to Seoul!