Chapter 42: Scammer (3)
L8pXhLThe Demon Brain, Wi Seolak, had overcome countless crises throughout his life.jKCe
6jcI7Among them, the greatest was the oppression of the powerful.62z
CoWMHSWi Seolak, who possessed an extraordinary mind, was a threat to those of high rank.S08Cw8
ZbPjQThat a mere commoner like Wi Seolak was far more outstanding than the sons of proud families?UMtwgN
GMEyRlThat was something they could never tolerate.NQO
9syvBThat is why, whenever they had the chance, they would take away his ladder.6z3Fd
mUoHowever, Wi Seolak rose through sheer malice and determination.q9GC
bMPCHe did not need any ladder.keUnFV9
AsLAt that level, they should have already acknowledged him, but unfortunately Wi Seolak had no luck with people.Ij2O
9sy1OTherefore, all he received was terrifying oppression.2f8txC
QYGIn that process, he accumulated poison within himself.htpncmQ
zNeWith that poison, he entered the demonic sect, and using his exceptional intelligence, rose to the position of Demon Brain.MZe
RKzy“What is this? Do you also use the gallery?”xrTUM5
c5Hog“That is…”N6B9rro
yikiJMAnd today, Wi Seolak once again faced the greatest crisis of his life.3c0Zfa
ESB3oIt was an order from the supreme being among all, the one who stands in the sky, the Heavenly Demon.aBHzTFY
0KYi0HAfter hearing Heavenly Demon’s order, Wi Seolak pushed his mind to its limits.3jMtBc
ExDXAnd the conclusion he reached after squeezing his brain was only one.9TTmlji
SML1‘I’m screwed.’awsRqol
ZmU8I’m truly completely screwed.B2khZa
NVKMYc2For an absurd reason, he found himself face to face with the greatest crisis of his life.f0Gxw7M
4wp5eAs a user who also enjoyed the gallery, Wi Seolak could understand the current situation.kVu
pnUsThe news that the internal core put up for auction was fake.ZA6o5
2UY7bXAn incident related to Grills, who had recently caused a stir.ae8wzB
WVp‘WildGrills. Surely she called me to help him.’v4IL
JxdYoo Sowol, without a doubt, called him to help that person.FLI
qClUp to that point, he could foresee it.PZuIL
0vaweKrBut that she ordered him to connect to the gallery was completely outside his expectations.eRIQT
xnnHere, Wi Seolak quickly turned his mind and opened his mouth.pwBJiW
M0hsS79If even a second of silence occurred, Yoo Sowol would become suspicious.skLT0
3Xmltk“Heaven. When you say gallery, do you refer to the Continental Unification Gallery?”hgFE0V
UF27“That is correct.”ZuDcZFb
21kH7U“It is an order from heaven, I will obey it. However, with my clumsy mind, it is difficult for me to understand the situation. I beg you to explain the reason.”TRb
I49uo7dWhile buying time, Wi Seolak’s mind kept spinning.cNMahWE
ZE9FXFollow the order, enter the gallery, and post a verification post.ltxKCCQ
LVHYXrzIf he did that, all the posts where he normally insulted Yoo Sowol would be exposed.FMa2Q
tahcOn top of that, he did not use a semi-anonymous account, but a fixed account, which made him feel even more in danger.5hwqP8
a0L‘I created a fixed account out of necessity and it ends like this…’qRVk
Jg55The reason why Wi Seolak used a fixed account?B0C0n3J
s2mr0For trading and the auction house.yar1
krOThe location of the demonic sect is in a rather remote area.4AGLSi
62OrTherefore, supply is crucial.OJudIj
EIOWAc7In the past, it was practically abandoned, and many went hungry.NXk8XLq
pghHVFNow, thanks to Wi Seolak reorganizing it and Yoo Sowol stepping into the martial world, the situation had improved greatly.jIQlXX
WJlY‘I must resolve this without being discovered.’xaek
1shMAt that time he did it out of necessity, so he didn’t give it importance.sf327I
oEg0But who would have imagined that Yoo Sowol would directly tell him “reveal your nickname”?l2ZYW
IqofRtIt was Wi Seolak’s mistake not to foresee that her way of thinking was so different from others.Vi7
S0MXZ‘Will heaven respect privacy?’0dV
1Nx2The “Heavenly Demon,” Yoo Sowol, has a dominant and authoritarian personality.Kus
6C9nShe does not care what others think and does whatever she wants.KWsP
avIAMoreover, she possesses the strength that supports that personality, so she is feared and revered by the demons.6g9
o8BCU‘She has to. If not, I will die.’aFdPIL
0j4On the other hand, the Heavenly Demon of the gallery is slightly different.1cs3L
iyEVgE6Her dominant and egocentric attitude is still the same, but she has humanity.jXmK8
9ypthMvThis can be deduced from how she provides endless conveniences to Grills.YwHc3Bb
oGfYHe desperately wished that same consideration would also extend to him.5pcMGQ
cn5Otherwise, he would die both socially and physically.wjWBxN
FLs“The reason…? Must I explain it to that extent?”yM6Wk
6LM9Ei“……”seb
Az8LkYG“Or is it that, if you must not be discovered in the gallery, is there some truth you are hiding?”dtY
XGa“I do not use the gallery, Heaven.”hYb
gsuWaU9“You speak lies without even moistening your lips.”1n1Bn
wAnsquV“……”pF74PdJ
1NrDamn it. Wi Seolak cursed inwardly.5wTe
HqO1He tried to speak without his voice trembling, but he was discovered.PqXnk
YJDEven so, he had no choice but to lie.bNz
eIvsOnly that way could he hope for Yoo Sowol’s “understanding.”u4FL
nHRONIf Yoo Sowol were an uncontrollable tyrant, his head would have already flown off long ago.eiKzAjm
Z5DRc5Fortunately, she is not a tyrant.CHw
zHVdPAt least, she is someone who knows how to respect her subordinates.krfiC
ycwE5WIf that were not the case, she would have already ordered to cross the Forest of Four Seasons by force.fuH
ap73jAFrom the moment he lied, expecting understanding was difficult, but to pass through that minimal probability, he had no other choice.8sW
kAVO1PThe moment he entered the gallery, his physical death would be certain.PtG
NGm2XOIt was a gamble with his life at stake.F53S0yQ
nuJ“I will trust your lie. But next time you had better tell the truth.”ljLmu
VFy8“I will keep it in mind.”kLLz
k6B“Good. Did you ask before for the reason? I will tell you everything.”j5NdK
ik1Af6What a relief. Truly, what a relief.L0YYrD
eszb4uWi Seolak sighed internally.lel
tvDThe gamble in which he had put his life as the prize had ended successfully.Xku
1cCIBut that did not mean the crisis had ended.Yx3lcOF
EHoyd4“My benefactor is being unjustly accused. Lend me your wisdom to resolve this situation.”eAcMtm
4MV4W2“The wisdom of this humble one belongs entirely to heaven. Just give the order.”K5DF
ygZ“The situation is as follows…”N1goq
tMbyuuYoo Sowol’s explanation was simple but condensed.CXzo3J
F44MEQ8Of course, Wi Seolak had already understood the whole situation, so more than listening, he only pretended to do so.oxQHq
9j9XDIn his mind, he had already formulated countless hypotheses.Sx0ZsT
9HbKAnd it was not difficult to confirm them one by one.mYHqPE
LfeG“Have you understood?”kc9HT
2s4FHOj“I have understood. That there is someone who not only doubts the judgment of heaven, but even lies, deserves divine punishment.”8hD0G6L
ow3cFrG“……”1zKU
DHAYoo Sowol narrowed her eyes and looked at Wi Seolak.Hob9w
yXDWd1It was a gaze that seemed to say, “you, who just lied, do you have the right to say that?”.jkr
sKHShWi Seolak could not see her expression because he was bowed, but he could feel it from the atmosphere.G7zE3
XewOgIt was not just a prick in his conscience, it was as if he were being stabbed again and again.z25LHec
UNqEven so, he decided to ignore it.MvD
DR6If a lie could save his life, it was a cheap price.yuS
OG0Sdj“May I give my opinion?”11QP
rS3“Speak.”COBg
KCg6SB“First, the possibility cannot be ruled out that the internal core auctioned is truly an object without any effect, a simple ordinary sphere. Even if the one you gave me is authentic, there is no guarantee that the other one is as well.”w8S
trij“Hmm.”U6FXQZa
K6lAPYoo Sowol nodded.n7tLz
TwvYIn fact, that point also worried her.MjAWExn
ZrEvThe reason she overlooked Wi Seolak’s lie was precisely because it was not something that could be resolved simply.Hu5JSJ
1yZXiShe planned to first check whether he knew the gallery or not, and then ask for his wisdom.6B8v
PNADue to her authoritarian way of speaking, she ended up ordering him to reveal his nickname directly, but Yoo Sowol did not realize it.J8fU9RB
8dFfqxQ‘It seems he has something to hide.’MSCc
MGHbVEven so, Yoo Sowol understood.RerS8N
faBxThe gallery is an ideal place to release desires and stress.fQwHA9R
zk2EZDZSurely he had done things he would be ashamed of if others saw them.ULMsym
75bmmZLAfter all, all gallery users were like that.R3hzCp7
FCE1K6It was something completely understandable.Mr8
gVgTHv“Then, is there no method?”vMKe2n5
ZLSQAx“Since they have questioned the uncertainty, we must also use that cleverly. It is a matter of credibility.”Pgkc76G
wvU“If it is credibility, I think my benefactor has a higher one.”p06ahu
Ayi6ruF“It is not a matter to be taken lightly. Those who use the gallery are like hyenas. When they find prey, they tear it apart without caring about anything.”mYc
olu“Hyenas…”UWaoY
a9HNtdYoo Sowol nodded at the comparison of gallery users to hyenas.yrMwO
9TdGmUsers who pounce like mad when something interesting happens.g5GWcH6
a3h3XucTruth does not matter at all.SIteQ
URbdLASimply because it is fun, they bite and tear apart.hmp
FwqCU2zOn the contrary, if credibility is secured, that pack of hyenas can be turned into allies.HbyN7hx
1iDKS“The objective of the one who defamed will be one. To reach an amicable agreement with the benefactor of heaven.”OuW0i
fKP“An amicable agreement?”5u6pFmH
oI6“If he ends up being suspended, his life could be in danger. He is aiming for that.”jLsnl
uen7“He is playing with a person’s life.”I8Xk5
TXFKsBYYoo Sowol deliberately showed an expression of displeasure.o0frb
XdGpcIf it were up to her, she would like to track his location and destroy him.cL87vA
4hZxCVBut location tracking is a privilege that only the administrator can use.oOC
TyiShe did not believe the administrator would give her that permission.vOG7Zug
y3FmdlEven less in a situation like this.QLh
gzAh“Is there a way to resolve it?”ViobPhF
qjfRii“There is a simple and easy method.”JGRw
dK5“What is it?”dURY
LYUH“That heaven manifests itself in the gallery.”jlDrlx
k2wUAlthough saying that she should manifest in the gallery sounds strange, the point is this.R9iW
ZemycdeThat she should do an identity verification in the gallery, that is, prove that she is the real “Heavenly Demon.”Y6A6
1yuNThat the fixed account that always posted nonsense, and that is now a moderator, Yoo Sowol, proves that she is truly the Heavenly Demon.MPi2
KMqwr“You rejected my order and still dare to suggest something. There is no greater contradiction than this.”wMbn
tRu“I’m sorry, Heaven.”GxL
kLCYdM“Without a single lie, speak sincerely. Do you not intend to verify yourself?”oxo
2Xqg1“I would rather hang myself and die.”lAEDYT
3zU“Hmm.”kW9
9xV5biDoes he hate verifying himself that much?Ghl5Qf1
vQbPYoo Sowol nodded.juHfMEG
6amShe did not want to lose a talent as outstanding as Wi Seolak for an absurd reason.3vKWCrM
8TzQeg“Even if I verified myself, it would not have much meaning. They could say that we made an agreement.”318R
yds“I see.”hQxzik
b1F1“Then, Heaven, what…”fo0DHdU
hLKRD“I will not allow it.”q8a0
WxudA firm response came from Yoo Sowol’s mouth.hQuhLnb
dFL1JA clear refusal.vw2
nkELnXAt that, Wi Seolak felt doubt, but did not dare to ask.DQhM
MPgXD‘Could it be that she is embarrassed?’dhlQ
sE8pIt is not a small possibility.ia27l
jPSMoreover, he knows Yoo Sowol’s activity in the gallery.2YuxsaY
mKUThat is also why he overlooked her lie with indulgence.kWLj
tpBQEmpathy is the beginning of understanding.4aYTVqw
KgWS‘If she reveals her identity, it would no longer make sense to use the gallery.’C7P
UnUvYBut Wi Seolak’s thinking was completely wrong.iTcN9
OQ8nJThat Yoo Sowol does not reveal her identity in the gallery out of embarrassment?gQHu
cxUQNot at all.zXw
RlJfXdO‘Acting without any formality or dignity, letting oneself be carried by instincts. How could I give that up?’U4s5
sQi1On the contrary, Yoo Sowol was open and confident.PUmvuq
1rv5Whether in reality or in the gallery, her way of acting did not change at all.CrEaq
DnnThe enjoyment of living as a “human” outside the mold of the “Heavenly Demon.”ECb
eDBYoo Sowol liked that life very much.a0aFwE
u67y3hsThat is why she avoided revealing her identity.OryQ
pO5If even in the gallery she lived as the “Heavenly Demon,” it would become monotonous and boring.hQjId
vRbplmw‘There would also be those who approach only because of my authority.’6g2JZC
mSqIt would not be goodwill toward the “human,” but toward the “Heavenly Demon.”UzL
6zMeIt would not be different from reality.f82PE7P
KWfgIf that happened, she would leave the gallery immediately.rHXQHiU
KgVEThat is why Yoo Sowol could not give up her anonymity under any circumstances.FxzHRi
QxlNormally, anonymity is used as a shield,yor
CelPuVxbut for her it was a means to show herself as she is.y1jO
tVMCFy‘Although it seems that my benefactor does not care who I am.’wPho
x6c30IAThat is also the reason why she likes Grills.2X4sbK
6XsnEKThe consideration full of pure goodwill, the respect, and the manners.tJWbz
LR7For Yoo Sowol, it was a warmth she had never felt in her life, and that is why she wanted to help him.6tZ
mzzG“If there is no other option, I can use my name. But I wonder if it is worth it.”xVYQsM
u8pBX0“It is a completely valid argument.”Bc4
FAipabIn the end, even the Heavenly Demon is a person.WgGU
jk9Fz1She can feel embarrassment.h56dKQH
oQDWhile that misunderstanding of Wi Seolak continued, Yoo Sowol opened her thin lips.eKC2
FXl9“Is there no other method?”z9eHFpn
cVmV“There is. We only need to divert the attention of the pack of hyenas toward the one who lied. Moreover, that person has already accumulated credibility, so it will be easy.”Nvkom
t45yTE“Say it at once wait a moment.”TwtC
koF9rSaying that, Yoo Sowol looked into the void.0Oh
VX9i9Wi Seolak observed that gesture from the corner of his eye and immediately entered the gallery.QrHDYB7
IYP90sWithout a doubt, something had happened in the gallery.oPQJeJ
EZJOtherwise, she would not have acted like that.peHnxf0
1S70M‘Did nothing happen?’y4OcdX
ALJThe gallery had not changed.7bv
FCN2GvThey were still posts insulting Grills.lLf
WoVq9From time to time there were some defending him, but they were few.XteS
cZXkThe level of spam was such that even the moderator had to warn.ebhM
jKZ“Demon Brain.”m79eYSq
IRuTPmj“Yes, Heaven.”PSsS9
wTx“My benefactor has obtained another internal core.”KcrbtyV
TN5“Huh?”26BQ
wlqvzkUpon hearing that, Wi Seolak raised his head abruptly.S9U
pgzXHis wide eyes reflected his state.cu4
pD5But who is Wi Seolak?KabV
Gt3xYHe regained his composure and put his mind to work at full capacity.EkSmn
FaLShortly after, he quickly reached a conclusion and spoke.T4XKwh
YEn52J“Heaven. I have come up with a good plan.”Esky
DMaLF8t“Speak.”wO919
AcpZf“Is there someone in the gallery who has credibility, ability, and also does not have character issues?”pAn9
BZNz“Hmm…”ieN
PvGjBxAt that question, Yoo Sowol stopped tapping her cheek with her finger and frowned.wRf4
3bDAn expression of displeasure just from imagining it.tgH7nt
5Iy9FEven so, due to her appearance, even that looked beautiful.KUVd
TFqI“There is. Why do you ask?”gYCmeZ
CpqE“Because we need that person’s help. Although I do not know if she will accept.”StO5LoC
LIR8qW“She will help. I guarantee it.”Tvaei3w
dSJ“Understood. Then…”aD6E1FM
0uEWi Seolak lowered his head even more and proposed.vx6Uq
fwg“Please persuade her to hand over the internal core she found to that collaborator.”braLVtB
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