Chapter 1280

<Episode 1280> 1280. Pheromone Monster

“Hahahahahahahaha!”

A loud burst of laughter echoed through the Oval Office of the White House. The source of this laughter was none other than the current President of the United States, George Boothy.

Everything was going according to plan.

When that weirdo Jupiter showed up, it seemed like things might take a turn for the worse—but in the end, he turned out to be utterly powerless. If anything, he did us all a favor by cleaning up some pesky nuisances. I should probably send him a thank-you card or something!

After laughing for quite some time, George Boothy looked at the screen in front of him. It just so happened that Jack Taylor was giving a press conference, his face filling the monitor. For a moment, it felt like their eyes met. This made Boothy feel even more amused. That guy who used to look down on me like trash? He’s nothing but a puppet now—a spineless lackey who can’t refuse my orders anymore.

“Jack is competent… but he irritates me. Once I’ve milked him for about a year, I’ll have to dispose of him.”

Boothy called one of his secretaries and ordered them to bring him a cheeseburger combo.

“On a day as glorious as today, there’s nothing better than a good ol’ cheeseburger.”

There was no real need to bother the secretary; if he simply placed an order, the White House chef would prepare a cheeseburger set and deliver it promptly. However, the burgers, fries, and cola crafted by the White House chef always lacked that certain je ne sais quoi.

Another secretary entered the office.

“President Boothy! Delegates from the Chinese Embassy are here to see you.”

“They just showed up unannounced? Typical rudeness from those Chinamen… Tell them to go away. If they want to talk to me, they need to show proper respect first.”

“…The Korean and Japanese embassies are also requesting an audience.”

“The monkeys from East Asia are bothering me again? Tell them we’ll get back to them later.”

“Understood. The Blue Cadet protests are getting more intense. If we keep ignoring them, it’ll only escalate further.”

“Blue Cadet… Even though Jack Taylor issued a statement supporting me, they’re still continuing their demonstrations?”

“While Jack Taylor may have been involved with Blue Cadet initially, this movement has grown into its own independent citizen group. Even Jack Taylor can’t control them anymore.”

“If I could, I’d crush them with tanks right now… But let’s hold off for now. How are the Hunters reacting?”

“They’re maintaining distance from politics. They seem to be following instructions from the World Hunter Association.”

“Maintaining distance, huh? Eventually, they’ll all fall under my control too. The World Hunter Association… We’ll deal with them sooner or later. Such useless scum won’t help me achieve anything.”

With nothing better to do until his cheeseburger arrived, Boothy decided to review some paperwork. He skimmed over the documents handed to him by his secretary.

“This law doesn’t sit well with me. Have Senator Callie prepare revisions.”

“Yes, sir.”

“As for the rest of these papers… Handle them however you see fit.”

“Yes, sir.”

Finally, the cheeseburger arrived.

Placing the cheeseburger set on his desk, George Boothy grinned.

“Just looking at it makes me happy.”

He took a big bite of the burger and sipped his cola, his tongue dancing with joy at the bold flavors.

While devouring the cheeseburger, Boothy reflected on how everything was falling perfectly into place. All the influential figures within the U.S. were already on his side. Those arrogant hunters? Money and power will bend them to my will eventually. Sure, losing my loyal bodyguard Chad Robel was unfortunate, but I’ve got thirty A-Rank capable guards protecting me here in the White House. And I can always hire more.

“Mmm! So delicious!”

Thinking about his bright future filled him with satisfaction, making the cheeseburger taste even better than usual.

In less than three minutes, he had finished off the entire meal, patting his belly contentedly afterward.

Ten minutes passed.

Annoyance began creeping onto George Boothy’s face. Normally, one of his secretaries would’ve shown up five minutes ago to clean up the trash left on his desk…


He did. Chief.

Annoyed, he summoned his secretary.

“You called for me?”

“Did I call? Yes! I did! Hurry up and clean this mess already?!”

The secretary slightly stiffened his expression and began tidying the desk.

Uncharacteristically slow, the chief grew irritated by the secretary’s actions and let out a loud tsusk.

‘I need to have a word with the head of secretaries.’

He summoned the head. Facing the unmoving secretary chief, he unleashed verbal abuse. Usually one to grovel, the chief listened quietly.

“Understood, Mr. President. I’ll retrain Watson.”

“Retraining isn’t enough. Dismiss him.”

“My apologies, but firing Watson now… would paralyze the secretary office. I’ll ensure Watson never disrespects you again.”

“…Fine?”

With a wave of his hand, he dismissed the secretary.

Something felt off.

Normally, the secretary chief would’ve fired Watson immediately.

Feeling uneasy, Chief stood up and went to see his family staying at the White House. Though a ruthless politician, his family was precious.

His second wife, married two years ago, was a blonde model over 40 years younger. Normally she’d rush in for a kiss, but today she stayed glued to the TV.

“Sara. I’m here.”

“Ahh, you’re here?”

She didn’t look away from the TV, just waved her hand.

“I said I’m here!”

Chief raised his voice, annoyed for no reason.

“If I’m here, then I am. Why are you shouting?!”

“Why are you like this today? It’s that time of the month? You should kiss me as usual!”

“Kiss? Clean your own teeth first. Your breath smells rotten!”

“…What’s wrong with you? You were fine yesterday.”

“Yesterday’s me must’ve been crazy.”

“Haaah. Got it, got it…”

Shaking his head, Chief went straight to the bathroom. He undressed, showered, brushed his teeth thoroughly, and put on a robe.

Recharged, he approached his wife sitting on the couch. Pushing her back into the couch, he kissed her like a beast.

“KYAAAAAAAAAAAH!”

She pushed him off. The old man couldn’t withstand his young model wife’s strength.

“Cough! I fell on the floor! What is this nonsense?!”

“That’s what I want to know! What are you doing?!”

“Just doing my marital duties! Why so sensitive today?! Come on, strip quickly!”

Chief threw off his robe, revealing his naked body.

“KYAAAAAAAAAAAAH! This is rape!”

“What is wrong with this woman?!”

Chief tried to approach her again.

“KYAAAAAAAAAAAAH!”

She screamed and ran outside. Frowning deeply, Chief sat on the bed.

“This woman… has she lost her mind?”

Maybe it’s some new trend. He tried calming himself down. She’ll return in a few hours.

After watching a drama for three hours, she still hadn’t returned. Instead, the secretary chief called.

“It’s me.”

“…Mr. President. The First Lady has hired a lawyer and filed charges against you.”

“What? Charges?! For what?!”

“For domestic violence and attempted sexual assault. Also, your children have filed charges for domestic violence.”

“Are they all insane?! Bring them here! Stop those articles!”

“Sorry sir, it’s too late. The news has spread. Emergency broadcasts are running right now.”

“What?!”

Hurriedly switching channels, every station was indeed reporting on his domestic violence and sexual assault.

One anchor’s words stood out.

“-Ugh. How can someone be as disgusting as a discarded hamburger…! God! There’s definitely something wrong with Bo Shi’s existence! Please take him to hell as soon as possible!”

Chief gaped.

Until yesterday, that same anchor had praised him as the greatest president ever. Who knew his attitude would change so drastically?

Annoyed, he changed the channel.

-We were wrong. Jupiter was right, Sophia was right! Here are the crimes committed by Bo Shi! Citing Sophia’s article, we’re sharing online…


The crimes of Lord Ha have been scraped together from all corners of the World! Evidence? His grotesque face is the evidence!

“What is this madman babbling about?”

The channel switched.

-Sophia the reporter was right! Sophia was a prophet! We have sinned against her! Sophia, if you’re watching this broadcast, please contact us! Let’s uncover the truth about Lord Ha together! Do not go to any other station!

Greetings, citizens of America! I, Jack Taylor, spouted nonsense just hours ago! I apologize!

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!

Jack Taylor repeatedly smashed his head into the podium. Crimson blood streamed down his forehead. Still, Jack Taylor did not stop, smashing his head ten more times.

In fact, I was being blackmailed by Lord Ha! He threatened to rip my family apart and hang my head atop the Statue of Liberty!

“…When did I ever?”

-Our Shinmi Party does not support Lord Ha! Believe us, fellow citizens! The Shinmi Party absolutely does not support Lord Ha!

Bangbangbangbangbang!

Jack Taylor and the politicians began smashing their heads in unison. It was a scene filled with madness.

Lord Ha’s hands trembled.

Slap!

He slapped his own cheek. The dream hadn’t ended.

After taking a deep breath, Ha called the one he trusted most—his Vice President. The Vice President didn’t answer.

-Urgent breaking news! Thomas, the right hand of President Ha, is holding a press conference!

-Honorable citizens of America. Today, I stand here to expose the crimes of President Ha. I first met Ha thirty years ago. He came to me with a million dollars…

The right-hand man, more trustworthy than family, began his confession.

Panicking, Lord Ha stood there with his mouth agape. After some time, still stunned, he called his mother, who had always been on his side.

As soon as the call connected, a familiar voice cursed him.

“You piece of trash, I could chew you up and spit you out.”

Her voice dripped with hatred.

Ha froze upon hearing his mother’s voice.

“Jooji. I should’ve never given birth to someone like you. Why did I have to bring such filth into the world? God, forgive me for birthing this human vermin that defiles Your world.”

“Die, Jooji. Shoot your brain out with a gun! It’s for the good of the world! Hurry! Just die already! It’s my last request as your mother!”

“Die!”

“Hurry up and die, you worthless piece of garbage!!!”

Click.

Ha hung up the phone. His body shook. His mother kept calling, clearly unsatisfied. Running a hand over his face, he changed clothes and stepped outside, heading toward the office despite the hostile glares of his bodyguards.

In the hallway, he encountered the Chief Secretary, who calmly said,

“Mr. President, the people are swarming toward the White House. You should evacuate immediately.”

“What about my loyal pets?”

“…They’ve all turned their backs on you. Especially Judge Smith—he seems determined. Even the Defense Department has officially condemned you.”

“And you?”

The Chief Secretary grinned and held up his hand, revealing a bug.

“Of course, I’ve turned against you too. I’ve reported every crime you ordered me to commit.”

“…”

Ha’s face twitched. Instead of throwing a punch at the Chief Secretary, he turned around and sprinted toward the office.

Once inside, he knelt in the center of the room.

“O Great Brahmasen! Please help me! The world has gone insane! Everything I’ve built is crumbling! O Great Brahmasen, give me strength once more!”

Zzzziiiiingggg.

The feeling of his brain twisting inside his skull!

Ha rejoiced. This was proof of connection to the great entity.

-Disgusting.

“Excuse me?”

-You are utterly disgusting. That I lent power to such a trivial, revolting creature disgusts me. For the first time, I feel the urge to kill myself. I want to rip your soul out and tear it into ten pieces, but alas, I lack the strength now… What a pity…

Click.

The connection was severed.

“Brahmasen! BRAHMASEN!!!”

He screamed desperately, but there was no response.

And three days later…

With the fiery support of people worldwide, Jooji Ha was executed.