Chapter 424

〈 Chapter 424 〉 Part 1, Chapter 18, Section 6

Ice Attribute, <Seoyea>.

Durability, <Yaldabaoth>.

Light Attribute, <Gaechonkwang>.

Illusion Magic, Transparent Phantom Dragon… no, <Divine Spirit Phantom Dragon>.

I asked Yu Yinghuo, who was always making two-syllable names, if he couldn’t come up with something more impressive, and suggested combining the names of the two individuals merging.

In the original story, he would have insisted on names like <Army Dragon> or <Phantom God>, but thanks to breaking free from Qing Song’s clutches early, he seemed to have undergone a bit of an awakening in various ways. After all, it’s the Elder Council that ultimately decides these honorary titles, so there’s really nothing we can do about it.

Thus, I gained some influence over the Elder Council through Yu Yinghuo. I spoiled many abilities of special power users through him, and the Elder Council recognized his naming skills, placing him on par with themselves.

Furthermore, now that it’s been revealed that the Cardinal was actually the monster Ajidahaka, the Administrator has taken on a senior role within the Elder Council.

The Cardinal being a Hydra monster?

Who spread such absurd rumors?

Just as Phoenix fell in love with Cheongnyeon and rebelled, Hydra didn’t want to lose the foundation it had built with Queen Ji Ji <Ceres>, so the public understood it as a rebellion. Ceres herself came down to Earth and met with the Administrator alone, declaring her alliance with humanity for the time being.

Thus, all variables were eliminated.

Now, the only issue is locating Ajidahaka.

But sitting around waiting for Ajidahaka to show up isn’t my style. Ajidahaka isn’t the kind of entity that would hide away like Hydra just because I’m causing trouble.

‘If you provoke them, they’ll jump right in rather than avoid it—they’re the ultimate attention-seekers.’

Accordingly, I decided to set a trap that Ajidahaka couldn’t resist. A fatal flower in heat that can’t help but ensnare any innocent young man who wanders too close.

Hwakwon Lee Seung-hyeong.

Handsome. Clean-living youth. Resilience against scandals. And the stamina to overpower even Garura.

All these traits made him the perfect bait for Ajidahaka. If Lee Seung-hyeong were turned into a monster and unleashed a dimensional gate, the shock and fear would double, undoubtedly dealing a significant blow to humanity.

So, I made my decision.

To use Lee Seung-hyeong as bait.

“Long time no see?”

“A.”

I stormed into the men’s restroom where Lee Seung-hyeong was brushing his teeth. He looked thoroughly shocked at my casual entrance.

“Uh, Master?”

“Spirits have no gender, so it’s fine.”

“No, but, um, aren’t you in female form right now?”

“If you’re unhappy, go file a complaint.”

A young man trying to enter the restroom froze upon seeing me, then hesitated after realizing it was the women’s restroom, muttering in disgust as he retreated.

“What the hell!”

“Just came in to talk for a moment.”

“Wait, you weren’t going to… oh, never mind. Is this about Miss Cheongnyeon? What’s she doing in the men’s restroom?”

“She’s here to talk to this guy. He’s brushing his teeth.”

“Oh…”

The young man nodded awkwardly and left, clearly confused by my bold behavior. He looked younger than usual, but when he pulled out his Magical Gear as he walked away, I knew it was him.

“Why are you acting like this? Did Gyu-min do something wrong?”

“If we must point fingers, it’s more my fault. But the one who’ll make a big mistake later will be him.”

Ajidahaka is an unparalleled villainous attention seeker, currently enrolled as a student at Galaxy University. Truly, as he said himself, he’s a lucky guy. Thanks to my actions, his future has completely changed.

“Are you done brushing your teeth? Let’s talk for a moment.”

“What is it about? A sparring match? Or Garura?”

“It’s nothing major.”

I adjusted the glasses I took out from my Magical Gear.

“You and I should work together on something.”

Currently, Ajidahaka hasn’t appeared anywhere in the world.

Since the appearance of Ceres and the Ji Ji Kingdom, Ajidahaka has gone completely off the radar, almost as if scared. Despite countless heroes, hunters, and civilians searching the world thoroughly, only other monsters and villains hiding in the shadows have surfaced—Ajidahaka remains absent.

– If we defeat Ajidahaka, we might save the world.


– Ajidahaka is calling Pluto.


– Ajidahaka has the switch for a planet-destroying weapon.

Rumors and nonsense spread across the globe, plunging the world into chaos. The role of a hero is to quell such chaos, and I intended to sacrifice the righteous hero Lee Seung-hyeong for the cause.

“You need to become Ajidahaka’s monster.”

“Did I hear that correctly?”

“Correction. You need to put yourself in danger so Ajidahaka turns you into a monster.”

“So, I’m the bait?”

Lee Seung-hyeong quickly understood. It was evident during the five-layered dimensional gate incident over India and his activities in Mexico City that Ajidahaka had considerable interest in him.

“Yes, you’re the bait. Handsome, kind, gullible, gifted with special powers, and blessed with stamina—a man Ajidahaka simply can’t resist.”

“To receive such praise from you feels oddly flattering.”

“With everyone knowing how things are between you and Garura, what’s the big deal? Anyway, you’ll need to act for this.”

“Act?”

Lee Seung-hyeong was not only a hero but also an actor. His acting skills, hidden behind his mask, were so outstanding that they could overshadow even Cheon Gaeul.

“Yes, acting. Don’t worry; we’ve got experts writing the script.”

“Is it Miss Gaeul?”

“Ah, good job catching that genre.”

“…I guess I have a pretty clear image in mind.”

Lee Seung-hyeong shivered in fear with his arms crossed. When I mimed striking my palm against empty air, he flinched as if he’d been hit.

“So, what exactly do you want me to do?”

“You don’t hesitate at all, despite the danger. Just a slip-up, and you might actually end up becoming Ajidahaka. Are you sure you’re okay with this?”

“Haven’t heroes always risked their lives to bring peace to the world? It’s fine. Though I feel quite bad for Garura and my fans, if sacrificing myself can save the world, I’m willing to do it.”

Lee Seung-hyeong’s radiant smile was blinding. While others struggle desperately to survive, here was a hero ready to give his life for humanity, leaving me feeling both moved and somewhat helpless.

“Your sense of heroism is truly admirable.”

“Is that praise? Yes, it is, isn’t it?”

“Yes. Incredible. So, I intend to utilize your heroism and scandal for this mission.”

I wrote three letters on the mirror with water droplets. Lee Seung-hyeong’s expression hardened significantly.

“The moment a man is most vulnerable, a scheming woman approaches, and it becomes incredibly easy to ensnare him.”

The optimal position for luring Ajidahaka.

“You’ll need to play the role of a man being cuckolded.”

Main character: Lee Seung-hyeong.

Female lead: Garura.

And the blonde tanned delinquent…

***

Officially, the illicit video of Lee Seung-hyeong and Garura was taken down, but due to network properties, there’s bound to be at least one copy floating around somewhere.

As a result, many people envied Lee Seung-hyeong and Garura. Interest in the pair grew as more Ajidahaka enthusiasts emerged worldwide.

Even though it was an illegal recording, the pure love depicted attracted not only men but also women.

Of course, most were men.

“Haa…”

Ki-woo ventured out to find the video that would entertain his night, using his newly purchased first-generation Magical Gear.

With its 3D scanning function, the special camera created holographic projections in front of Ki-woo, making it easy to find videos that “hit the spot.”

“Nothing good today… huh?”

Ki-woo was startled by the screenshot of the video, his curiosity piqued further by the title.

[Your Garu■ is amazing, huh? Haha!]

“Come on, surely not?”

Ki-woo locked the door carefully. In the thumbnail, a golden-haired brown-skinned girl embraced a similarly styled blonde tanned delinquent, forming a small V with her hands.

Could it be fake? However, the video, uploaded less than ten minutes ago, already had explosive comments from people worldwide.

– Please don’t cut before I finish downloading!

“…Better download it first and delete it later.”

He had to confirm whether the video was real or not, right? Rationalizing to himself, Ki-woo downloaded the video while still having his pants off.

Whirrr!

Light burst from the Magical Gear, projecting two figures as holograms in the room. Areas overlapping with physical space couldn’t be avoided, so Ki-woo quickly set the video to project onto his bed.

“…Damn.”

Starting midway through, Ki-woo put on the headset synced with the Magical Gear. The blonde woman, gripping her partner’s arms in a rear-entry position, resembled Garura.

“Is it really her?”

Though unclear, if 100 people saw it, 99 would say it was definitely her. Ki-woo swallowed hard, focusing on the sounds coming from the headset.

-Slowly, you’ll realize whose is bigger, right?

-Ah… huuuh! This much…! Ahhhh!

“Shit. This is crazy.”

That unmistakable voice. Ki-woo covered his mouth as goosebumps ran down his arms. Who was the blonde man wildly thrusting behind Garura? Curiosity got the better of him as he edged closer to the bed.

-How could it compare to that thing?

-Mo… I don’t know!

“……Bigger than Hwakwon?”

Hwakwon may have been likened to an eel, but the object probing behind Garura reached anaconda levels. Even if they exaggerated with props, the blonde delinquent’s equipment was grotesquely large, nearly Guinness-worthy.

It looked about 40 cm long. Adding insult to injury, Garura, resembling a primeval beast, allowed the object to penetrate deep, clutching the bedsheet tightly as it reached her sternum.

-Huh… Sorry, sorry… I shouldn’t be doing this…!

-Come on, call him while you try not to moan once. If you succeed, I’ll recognize it.

Click. Dial tone. Ki-woo held his breath.

-Hello? What’s the matter?

-I miss you… sniff.

Ki-woo lost his words. The loving, tender voices belonged to someone he knew well.

Crackle.

The video cut off. Ki-woo immediately realized the streaming had stopped.

“Shit! I’m going insane!”

Just when it was getting intense, it cuts off? Ki-woo couldn’t contain his frustration.

“Damn, takes forever to download because of the size… holy crap.”

Ki-woo’s mouth went dry at the video stored in his Magical Gear. In under three minutes, the full version of the controversial “Your Garu□ is amazing” video was downloaded.

“…….”

That day.

Ki-woo struck seven times.

The problem was, he wasn’t the only one who downloaded the video. Some even reuploaded it.

Meanwhile,

While Karna guarded America, Garura traveled to the U.S., and Lee Seung-hyeong stayed in Korea, separated for quite some time.

What if…

Possibly…

And then Lee Seung-hyeong disappeared after saying he’d take a few days off.

The video’s views skyrocketed.

***

Unintentionally promoting the Magical Gear.

People bought them in droves to watch holographic AV in 3D, causing a temporary shortage. As the producer and overall director of the video, I greatly satisfied our sponsor Mr. Eun.

That’s right.

Producer, Blazing Phoenix.

The two lead actors gave their all as “voice actors.”

Script by Cheon Gaeul.

<Your Garu'da is amazing>.

Inside the video, Lee Seung-hyeong and Garura provided the “dubbing” for the actual footage.

The real performers were bio-androids equipped with AI, designed to look like Garura.

And the blonde tanned delinquent, naturally, male-bodied Karna Gaechonkwang.

Since it was a trap for Ajidahaka, they eagerly participated.

Dark attribute counters really shine.