Chapter 168: A Chaotic Week (4)

Chapter 168: A Chaotic Week (4)

Yoon Iseon, what are you doing?

In the middle of a war.

Yoon Iseon fervently typed something on her smartphone.

I can tolerate people bad-mouthing me, but I cant stand it when they bad-mouth my number one pick.

Is it some kind of idol competition?

Similar.

With the fire blazing in Iseons eyes, Yumir found it awkward to say anything. However, she somehow felt the conversation concerned her.

What kind of program is it?

Well, its not an idol competition. Its more like an internet thread called Matched Up. Ah, but right now, that person over there is pushing some weird thing as their number one pick.

Yumir was not the type to back down in such situations with just an Ah, I see response.

Lets take a look.

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What? Platinum Sun is Goblins official?

Oh, thats.

Yoon Iseon flinched as Yumir suddenly leaned in close.

This is about you, Iseon, right? You said your parents are from Chuncheon. Hmm, I get the Fire Fox part. So, Chuncheon Fire Foxs number one pick is Platinum Sun as Goblins partner?

That, thats

Nice. Thanks. In many ways.

Yeah.

Yoon Iseon felt a surge of emotion at the menacing magical power pressing down on her shoulder. However, she was more startled by Yumirs sudden affinity, which had closed the gap between them so quickly overnight.

But why do you do this?

I, I think public opinion should start changing.

Public opinion?

People linked with the Goblin. Even if the government labels Goblin as a villain, hes popular among the people.

Thats true.

The Goblin was popular among the people.

His following was more than just a cult, yet not quite acknowledged openly by the mainstream.

Hes popular, but you cant openly declare your love for the Goblin, right?

It used to be like that.

After all, he was a villain.

Officially recognized by the government.

Until now, people have linked Snow White with him, right? Theyve clashed quite a bit.

Right, right.

Linking Snow White might bring down articles, but linking Goblin with someone else isnt a problem.

Because hes a villain?

Yes. Because hes a villain.

Of course, being a villain made it easier to stir up gossip.

Theres a rumor that scary guys will come after you if you stir up gossip about villains, but its not like youre insulting them or anything. The guys in black suits with dark sunglasses only come after you if you insult a hero. And the government.

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If you insult a hero, you might face a lawsuit, but at least villains dont bring lawsuits like that.

At least, whether it was management or the hero themselves, you wouldnt get sued for stirring up some weird rumors online if you werent a hero!

So, people have been creating couples with the Goblin for a while. The country even encouraged it.

Encouraged it?

By linking the Goblin with a female ability user and claiming him as one of their own, theyd pardon his past crimes and turn him human through legal deals.

This plan existed not only in Korea but also in other countries.

Thus, there have been many women linked with the Goblin. Ability users, celebrities, even businesswomen Though Snow White was the most popular, now its different.

Now its time to link the Platinum Sun?

Platinum Sun has appeared with the Goblin a few times. Now shes being called Goblins arch-enemy, or rather, arch-hero.

Platinum Sun?

Exactly.

Hmm.

I havent told anyone, but actually

She whispered.

Yoon Iseons eyes grew wide.

Really?

Truly.

No matter how I look at you

I drink a lot of maple syrup.

Ah, uh, thats surprising. Wow Thanks for sharing. Its really unexpected. Hehe.

Yoon Iseon briefly laid her head on Yumirs chest, then bit her lower lip.

Im envious. So, its a matter of genetics.

Listen closely.

Yumir lowered her voice once more.

Theres a method to enhance abilities.

Really?

Yes. Lets try

[Ah, an announcement. We will be arriving at Sejong Island in 10 minutes. Students, please prepare your belongings for disembarkation. Once again]

The announcement interrupted them.

Perfect. Then as soon as we get to the island, lets get to it. Well be on break for the rest of the practice anyway.

Huh?

Yumirs face stiffened.

Were doing it right after we arrive?

Yeah. Why? Is there something urgent?

Well, not urgent, but

Yumir looked distressed.

Having a friend who was sensible, considerate, supportive, and put in effort for her was great, but

Why? My room is safe. No one else will find out. The student council presidents room is a single.

Its not that.

We became friends during practice, so nobody will think its strange. Hehe, Im looking forward to working with you.

Sure.

Unfortunately, the kindness shown to a friend has now become a predicament for her.

While Brewer boiled pork for lunch, I, having finished my shower, reviewed the documents about the movements of the secret society with Doul, who had just come out of the shower.

With the Goblin stepping in, the chaos has subsided, and now its time to counterattack using Duoexinis death.

Doul handed me a photo.

It looked crude, like a public document photographed with a mobile phone camera, but discerning the contents wasnt too difficult.

The people who were turned into Zenros and made to enter Sejong Island was the Chiefs decision.

As expected.

If they deliberately came to Sejong Island, they would surely be hiding something that justice-driven people couldnt easily meddle with.

Fifty-two people in total. If any of them are swapped or their whereabouts become untraceable

They must have been taken to the devils lab.

Even with Duoexinis death, they wouldnt want to lose fifty-two test subjects.

Once we confirm their location on Sejong Island, well immediately raid all the devils labs there.

Just the two of us?

No.

Doul winked at me.

If youve had fun flirting with two heroes, isnt it time to have a messy, sticky time with two villains?

Whos coming?

Gunggi.

Thats what we were going to do.

If youve played house with the heroes.

Using the Zenros demons, we would destroy all the devil research labs on Sejong Island.

Now, its time for us to have some real fun, right?

Like true villains.