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The next day, Franz popped into my office.
The appearance of the German superman and living legend, ‘Grand Meister’ Franz, caused a commotion.
Jin Se-jeong has given a little hint, saying that he was a former teenager and was called the guardian deity of Europe, and has a solid fan base with his cool looks.
The spirit of Franz is not as nimble as his age.
To me, he’s just a very sassy old man. For others, the symbolism was not formidable.
As I was escorted to my personal training room, he looked around like a grandfather in Bok-deok-bang and spoke to me at first.
“I told you to do it in moderation, but in the meantime, more and more kids have been breaking their heads.”
“Only those who would wake up were waking up.”
“Are you bragging about it?”
“Thanks to you, the world is a better place to live.”
“but. Some of them even break up.”
Franz, who was speaking with his characteristic chirping voice, looked into me with his characteristic deep eyes and asked.
“I was worried when I said that I was dealing with a plus-plus stage monster. Because he’s a different species than any we’ve ever dealt with.”
“It was different.”
The Pandemonium was by far the strongest guy I’ve ever faced. So I ended up using full recovery.
I think that there is only a divine beast that is stronger than that. How strong is that divine beast? This was the part I was looking forward to the most these days.
[Ehyo.]
Yong-yong, who read my thoughts, sighed, and Franz continued his speech.
“Actually, it is a disaster for a plus-plus stage monster to appear. It’s hard to know what your skill level is when you hunt them.”
“It’s enough to kill someone you want to kill.”
“Heh heh, that’s right.”
Why are you doing that?
“I thought you were going to be a villain.”
Did this inspiration go back to the past like me?
“So I thought about what to do if you went crazy.”
“It’s a useless worry.”
“That’s how dangerous you are.”
“I am sane.”
“It is strange to think that you are sane.”
“Isn’t it enough if I didn’t have an accident?”
[Isn’t that an accident?]
Yong-yong’s cry and Franz’s gaze had the same meaning.
“Well, I don’t think I’m still crazy, but I think the world will be able to handle it. I think you must have put a lot of effort into it.”
Franz’s smiling face was somewhat empty.
Seeing it like that brought back old memories.
In the days of hematoma when he was drunk with power, Franz, who stood in the way, was the person who made the hematoma the most difficult.
Even though his prime has passed and he can live with the respect of everyone, Franz flew to Korea to deal with the hematoma that ran rampant in Korea. And he died after a fierce battle.
This is a good expression.
The bloodstain that got mines from Franz has since gone wild like a lion with wings. Franz’s presence is like hastening the completion of the hematoma.
However.
The influence that Franz left behind was quite strong. He showed me the strength of a superman and gave me a sense of dignity as a blood-crazed villain.
Even though I became the strongest villain if I were the strongest in the world, it may have been because I saw a giant named Franz.
It’s just that power isn’t everything. I haven’t realized it yet, but that fact alone made me worry endlessly while coexisting with the hematoma.
Franz died, but his influence remained until the hematoma disappeared.
Perhaps he planted the seeds of confusion in the worst villain, even though he knew he couldn’t win.
Since he is a yangban who hides dozens of serpents inside, the possibility cannot be ruled out.
“We need to use that power in a more right way.”
“I am doing that.”
“You don’t even want to listen to me?”
“Still, I think they’re friendly, so I listen to them even if they nagging me. If not.”
“If not, would you like to hit one?”
“Do you want to fight?”
“You can’t hit so hard, it’s a riot, riot. I don’t want to experience being beaten up at this age.”
“That’s too bad.”
Even after his prime, the confrontation with Franz was enough to inspire.
[You don’t want to hit me?]
No way. I’m not the one who got stuck like that.
[I think I just ate it up.]
Ignoring the murmuring Yong-yong, I fixed my gaze on Franz.
You can’t just send it.
“Don’t just go, let’s guide the superman here.”
I took Franz and set out to work to increase Berserker’s experience.
* * *
The saint and Franz visited the Blue House for several days and discussed the direction of dealing with the two-horned monster.
At the same time, various events and volunteer activities were held to enhance the image in Korea.
You’ve mastered self-image making. If you see Jin Se-jeong admiring her while using the saint’s premium well, it means that she is demonstrating her skills properly.
But what specifically does the saint want?
It was the President who answered this question.
“Ultimately, what you want is your power.”
“My strength?”
“Isn’t it terrifying to think of the amount of damage it would cause even if a countermeasure for a plus-plus-level monster was put in place? Even if I took a lot of damage, I wasn’t sure if I would be able to hunt. So I guess you’re trying to get help from you, who have a successful hunting history.”
Was it like that?
Throughout the conversation, I couldn’t figure out what I wanted, but the President intuitively saw through it.
“How do you see it?”
“Are you asking for my thoughts?”
“Yes. I’m curious about the president’s thoughts on what the gains and losses will be.”
“Um, that’s a difficult problem. First of all, if I’m just stating objective facts, it’s a good opportunity. But no real benefit can be expected.”
The president cited that it is difficult to obtain material compensation in Europe so far.
As the sea routes were blocked, East Asia and Europe were virtually cut off. Transportation had to cross the earth, and that distance was practically meaningless.
The president’s words continued.
“It is safe to say that if there is no profit, there is nothing to be gained. But considering Korea’s position in the world, it can be a good opportunity.”
According to the president, it was said that in the end there was no real gain and honor was given.
Does that mean much?
First of all, I know that honor doesn’t feed you.
“What do you think of Director Chun?”
“I think you can take it.”
“okay?”
“Yes.”
Chun Myeong-guk fixed his gaze on me and started talking about his strengths.
“Currently, Superman is the only one who has hunted a plus-plus level monster. And as a result of seeing the appearance of the Pandemonium in each country and weighing the pros and cons, you would have come to know that even if the hunt was successful, it would be the annihilation of the nation’s Awoken power. Even if several superhumans are mobilized, the possibility is slim. A very strong few are needed more than a strong majority to deal with the plus-plus stage monsters.”
It was an analysis that could be done because we had specific data.
I’m pretty sure I’m a very strong minority.
“In other words, Superman is the only person who can hunt Plus Plus level monsters. Its symbolism will ensure a firm position that the Superman will not be able to touch no matter what he does.”
“A solid position.”
“Yes, it means that even if you go out aggressively, there is no one you can touch.”
[Hey, what is that man talking about now! If you go out more radically from here, you will all die!]
Yong-yong screamed, but I felt a crush.
It was a story that could not be touched, so even if you were treated as a villain in your last life, you can take the position of a savior here.
Does this look better than I thought?
Chun Myeong-guk’s voice was strengthened, as he could see me swearing.
“And the Republic of Korea can solidify its position by mediating to achieve. Conversely, in Korea, there is no choice but to be concerned that a superin-nim who can hunt plus-plus-level monsters goes abroad. This is because, to them, the Superman is a savior and an existence that cannot be caught up with forever. The public sometimes wants a fall rather than a hero’s performance.”
Clearly, it is far away and there is no influence from the Republic of Korea, so if I am in a strange state, I do not know when and at any moment I will turn into an enemy.
If I get injured, I might turn into an enemy and try to kill him.
Because there is no one in the world to trust.
[I?]
Except for my friends.
[Hehe.]
just good with this
After the heavy talk, the president spoke to me with a serious expression.
“It’s easy to decide. The government will support you no matter what decision you make.”
“thank you.”
* * *
Since Franz and the saint came together, looking at the two, it is easy to think that the leader of the group is naturally Franz. In fact, it was shown that Franz was leading the visiting party, but seeing that he had the initiative was a different story.
The leader of this party was a saint.
So, maybe Franz didn’t even bring up much of a story with me.
And not long after, as expected by the president and Cheon Myeong-guk, the saint found me.
“Junho, can I talk to you?”
“with me?”
“Yes, Junho-san and I, just the two of us.”
There’s nothing wrong with a provocative smile. Still, the flow of the story felt sluggish, so I accepted the Saint’s invitation to hear what she had to say.
“Junho doesn’t seem to have any questions about me.”
For some time now, the saint who calls my name, not the head breaker, seems to be the owner of an idea that believes that the typical world revolves around her.
“Yes.”
“What? I will tell you anything.”
“He said he was a dual gift owner.”
“Ah, that’s it.”
Why do you look disappointed? Apart from the rapidly cooling expression, I was interested in the fact that he was holding a dual gift despite the sudden appearance of a saint.
“I heard that the gift is quite good.”
“Yes, it is a gift from God.”
A gift from God? So it got even more interesting. If it’s from God, is it similar to what Yong-yong said to me as a friend?
No, Yong-yong got the angelfish eyeballs from me, so they exchanged gifts and the saint received them unilaterally.
[Still, the one I gave you is much better!]
ok, let’s say so.
The saint’s eyes twinkled when I showed my curiosity.
“Are you interested?”
“I wonder what a gift from God is.”
“I think the person next to you is more curious than Junho.”
“… … !”
[uh? Can you see me?]
This is not a lie, I was really surprised. The saint was looking straight at Yong-yong who was next to me.
“I see a great man.”
[that’s interesting. You can see me when I didn’t allow it? Is it the power of the god you worship?]
“I don’t know.”
[I mean, it’s definitely interesting.]
Yongyong looked around the saint with curious eyes. mental savage.
“therefore.”
“yes.”
“Why did you say that?”
“that… oh!”
The saint could not finish her speech. Suddenly, both eyes turned red and blood began to flow.
[I am interfering. That’s a punishment not to talk any more.]
“He is also a great man. You saw it right away. I am now buying the wrath of God.”
The blood from her eyes showed no sign of stopping. Nevertheless, the saint was looking at me without bending her will.
Your facial muscles are racing wildly, and your lips and eyes are trembling.
“As you probably know, Europe doesn’t have the strength to deal with positive-plus-level monsters when they appear. I have a desire for Junho to come to Europe to help when a monster appears.”
As expected. He seemed to know what the purpose of the saint was. But the author of the god worshiped by the saint doesn’t want that?
He’s not a normal guy.
“What if I help?”
“I’ll give you what Junho wants.”
“I know what I want.”
“Gift.”
Did my fame spread all over Europe?
[Isn’t it weird that it doesn’t spread like that? And I think it’s not fame, but notoriety.]
Seeing Yong-yong muttering next to her, Seong-nyeo looked at me with a smile and said to me.
“Are not you curious? What is a gift from God? I will give it to you.”
“Is it your friend?”
This guy got exactly what I wanted.