Chapter 966

EP.966 Part 2 Chapter 9 Section 22 Seoyea

Nimbi and Pimpi.

A term that everyone has probably heard at least once, referring to the phenomenon of group selfishness, where people reject undesirable facilities and welcome preferred ones.

People desire it.

For an individual with special abilities to be nearby.

People do not wish for it.

For monsters and weirdos to be close by.

And everyone hopes for it.

That someone who can take responsibility for their lives or protect them when they are in danger is right beside them.

But if the person near them causes harm or acts like a pervert, then that person becomes an object of hatred and avoidance.

So, is the commander an object of hatred or preference?

– Either have sex with me or live next to me!

Of course, the commander is a preference.

The Pimpi regarding the commander, which actually stands for “Please Put In My Fucking Spot,” is a joke that highlights how the sole awakened individual capable of enhancing magical power is someone no one wants to lose.

It’s not strange for wars to break out over a single commander, making their existence absolute.

Everyone wants the commander to come to their country.

But if the commander is already in your land, your country?

“I absolutely can’t let them leave.”

The foreign interest in the commander isn’t limited.

Whether they hope for state visits, promise grand castles and abundant magic power upon arrival, or even secretly deploy S-Rank individuals to kidnap, they all aim to take the commander.

From the perspective of Koreans, there’s a desire to personally step forward to protect the commander established in Korea.

How dare anyone try to take the commander from Seoul to another country?

With the commander, this nation can regain its strength.

-Seoul will be great again!

-The nation will be great again!

-The era of S-Rank power! The commander produces S-Ranks!

In the past, during the brief period when S-Ranks were abundant, we ruled East Asia, but now we could achieve an even greater golden age.

If only the commander stays in Seoul.

-The commander must never be allowed to leave abroad!

Thus, without any organized propaganda, citizens spontaneously stepped forward to block countless paths.

“Taxi ride to Seoul for 500,000 won?! Even if you double it, I’m not going!”

“Bus?! There’s none! All buses here are broken and can’t go!”

“Ah, if you’re annoyed, walk on the unpaved dirt road!”

The resolve of Busan citizens was firm.

Those who wished to travel to Seoul had already done so, but those remaining in Busan staunchly blocked foreigners from reaching Seoul.

“Hey, there’s a road! Why won’t you let us pass? Move aside immediately!”

“What did you say?! I don’t care about your ‘Magical Gear’ nonsense! Speak Korean since you’re in Korea!”

“My translation device is working fine! Listen!”

“I have a condition where I can’t hear electronic devices!”

“Translate into Busan dialect! What?! Otherwise, we can’t understand Seoul speech!”

“Damn…!”

Heroes and many foreigners could only bang their chests in frustration.

“Is there another route? Maybe some local roads?”

“It seems Commander Sun abandoned the provinces. Except for the main highways leading to New Seoul, everything else is practically ruins.”

“They left the provincial areas behind? Was it really necessary? There should be at least a few people living there.”

“Heard it was to raise property prices in New Seoul?”

“Damn…”

Local infrastructure was in shambles.

Ultimately, the only way from Busan to Seoul was via the route passing through New Seoul.

“Should we just take regular roads? If the path breaks, we can always turn back.”

“This country lacks plains. It’s not like America. It rivals Chile’s terrain.”

“Ah, hell. How about cutting through the mountains?”

“The wheels might fall off midway. To bring our magical vehicles, it’ll take at least a few days. We can’t proceed immediately unless we rent local vehicles.”

“Damn. Hey…Yusung? That car no thief would steal. I’d rather run than ride that thing.”

Even if the citizens hadn’t stepped forward to block the way, those traveling along the Gyeongbu Expressway would have faced significant difficulties.

“Move aside! If you don’t, I’ll drive over your taxis! This is your final warning!”

“Hey, look at that cheap knock-off bag! Alright! Gangs! Let’s go!!”

Protesters stripped off their t-shirts and lay down on the ground.

Some, wearing red caps backward, stood straight with arms linked.

“Let’s lie downnnn!”

“…Wow.”

Citizens occupied the road.

“If you want to go to Seoul, step over us!”

No one ordered them, yet with unified determination, they laid down alongside their vehicles to block the road.

“Damn, should we push them aside…?”

“Hey, calm down. They’re filming this. This is being broadcast live right now.”

“What?! Push?! Try it! Even if I’m pushed aside, I won’t give up…!!”

Citizens raised their voices fiercely.

“Our commander cannot be taken away!!!”

Faced with such fierce cries, foreigners lost their spirit.

Especially those who once left Korea for foreign lands but returned as foreigners with black hair, they couldn’t even lift their heads in embarrassment.

“Should we really return to New Seoul?”

“No way. If we go back to New Seoul, government people will catch us.”

“It’s just a waste of time. More people will lie down there.”

Foreigners were stuck in a dilemma.

Trapped in Busan, they began brainstorming extreme measures.

“Run 300km?”

Impossible for ordinary people, but not for these ability users.

Especially with S-Rank individuals gathered, running 300km at full strength wouldn’t be unachievable.

Just as they contemplated this—

Cherjerik.

“What is this?!”

A wall of ice emerged, blocking the path.

* * *

Seok Harang is a magical girl.

Magical girls naturally seek magical energy supply from the commander, and no one can argue against this.

There are three types of ability users in the world you shouldn’t mess with.

One: Ability users deprived of the chance to be intimate with the commander.

Two: Ability users who’ve been too long without intimacy with the commander.

And…

“If you interfere with an ability user trying to connect with the commander, you’re screwed.”

Anyone messing with the current chilly little Seok Harang standing atop the ice wall is asking for trouble.

Seok Harang is now emitting killing intent while protesting against other ability users on the ice.

[Bro, you know I wouldn’t go that far, right?]

The real Harang interjected.

Just as I was about to talk to game Harang, Harang spoke, forcing me to distinguish between them.

Young pregnant Harang is Harang.

Older Harang, who’s paired with Rusalka, is Ro-Harang.

[I am fundamentally different from her, so don’t treat us the same.]

“But your temperament seems similar.”

[While I love being with Bro, I don’t enjoy causing chaos among people.]

“You didn’t after awakening your powers?”

[Ah.]

That day.

The day Seok Harang truly awakened her half-human, half-spirit powers.

She dipped her foot in Haeundae’s sea to test her strength and accidentally pulled the aggro of Moby Dick, the Sea Monster in Okinawa.

Overflowing with power she wanted to use, Harang overwhelmed Moby Dick, showcasing her might to the world.

Game Ro-Harang is the same.

Her display of power at Han River was already at an “SS Rank, isn’t it?” level.

Now that she’s revealed herself as the commander’s magical girl, it’s time to show “SS Rank!” power.

No, SS+ Rank power.

[Still, I used my power against monsters!]

“That’s true.”

Harang and Ro-Harang.

Currently, the difference between the two isn’t chest size, height, pregnancy status, personality, or age.

It’s who they use their enhanced power against.

Harang uses it against monsters.

But Ro-Harang?

“Go, Ice Mesgaki! Kill all who covet the commander’s goods!”

Harang-harang!

* * *

Pasaak!!

Ability users approaching the ice wall felt intense fear from the murderous intent.

She’s serious.

She threw an ice spear intending to kill.

Ice tridents aimed precisely at hearts flew; without using full strength, they would have surely fallen, coughing blood.

“What is this madness! Snow Princess!”

“I’m not the Snow Princess.”

Standing atop the ice wall, Seok Harang tilted her head sideways and smirked.

“I don’t know who that Snow Princess is, but why don’t you all go back to your own countries?”

“Are you sane?! The commander is the world’s hope! How can you think of monopolizing him?!”

“Oh, so you want to beat me then?”

Seok Harang gently raised her hand.

Sharp icicles spun above her palm and shot toward the foreigners like needles.

“The commander is tired from running raids in Seoul. You leaving now would be a favor, right?”

“How dare you call yourself a nuisance?!”

“Nuisance? Do you even know whose orders I’m following here?”

Seok Harang lifted her hand high.

“The honorable commander himself commanded it. Eliminate all who attempt to cross this ice wall.”

Seok Harang swept her gaze arrogantly across the crowd.

“Welcome to the ancient frozen wasteland.”

Sararak.

The darkened night sky began to snow.

“[Seoyea].”

July.

Winter arrived in Busan.