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Herbert smiled and sat down across from the Phantom. One of the five stars that once represented the world and the leader of a party that encompassed the world, Phantom’s disappointing appearance brought out unbearable laughter the more I looked at it.
The Phantom was openly dissatisfied with Herbert’s appearance.
“How long will we be wearing masks between us?”
“I’m only talking about dragons.”
“haha.”
“Don’t laugh.”
Herbert shrugged his shoulders at the sound of a cool voice.
“Still, it’s a life saver, but it’s clumsy.”
“Do you want to tease me like that?”
“It was a story about getting along. Clearing the league wouldn’t be a bad thing for the party either.”
“It’s not bad, but you guys will benefit more.”
“It’s going to be good for each other.”
Herbert spoke proudly, but the Phantom’s eyes were sharp when he saw it.
“The technique of pretending to be nice to people and taking profits is still the same. So what do you want from me?”
“This is America’s future.”
“It sounds like the US has narrowed our territory that much, but I guess I’m not mistaken.”
“I know it’s been slowing down for a while, but the party’s impact is still global.”
But it is a divided force. Unless the ‘Leviathan’ of that sea is eliminated, the party’s power cannot be combined.
At a time when powers in Europe were already trying to take their own path, it was safe to say that the party’s power was at its weakest in history.
In the past, the president of the United States bowed his head and struggled to get a choice.
The Phantom felt the passing of time.
“Stop being sarcastic and bring out the real thing.”
“I wish Headbreakers would actively cooperate in hunting the thunderbird.”
“What profit will you get from it?”
“No matter what the outcome, we have nothing to lose.”
Even if Junho Choi hunts the thunderbird or even if Junho Choi gets hit.
The Phantom saw through the secret system hidden within.
If Choi Jun-ho hunts the Thunderbird, he will get rid of America’s troubles. Those who cooperated in the process will approach the superhuman who hunted the divine beast with a crush.
Contrary to that, if Choi Jun-ho dies, he is called the world’s strongest and has to deal with a bomb that never knows when it will explode.
The Phantom recalled the moment when Herbert ran for president in the past.
It was the ‘seriousness’ hidden behind that human-like smile in the approval rating that overwhelmingly took the candidate who had been chosen by them.
“He’s a sneaky guy.”
“Personally, I really support Head Breakers.”
To that end, he seeks the Phantom’s cooperation. Because the party had more content about the thunderbird than the US government.
The Phantom thought for a moment.
I didn’t like it to match Herbert’s rhythm, but his technique wasn’t bad.
If two beings collide, even if one wins, it won’t be okay.
Even if the thunderbird cannot interfere with the league, it is possible to attack with Maxim Gedes.
“Don’t cooperate.”
“thank you. I’m on the same boat with this one. I will leave it up to you.”
Herbert smiled brightly and held out his hand to the Phantom. Phantom, who was looking at it, snorted.
“Are you asking me to help you now? It will not be easy this time.”
“Don’t do it, let me help you. I’m going to die hard because of the approval ratings these days.”
“hate.”
Seeing the brazen guy asking for help in the upcoming election, the Phantom got up and disappeared.
Herbert, who had been smiling until then, grumbled as he sat down.
“I have a filthy tightness of inspiration that would not have been strange even if I had entered the grave a long time ago.”
* * *
The information received from Maxim Geddes was basically the same as that provided by the US government.
However, I was able to understand the history entangled with the Thunderbird in depth, and it was revealed that Argos, the founder of the League, was intervening deeper in the human world than I thought through the part where he cooperated with the Thunderbird and the frequency of appearances.
[This is more than I thought… … .]
Yong-yong also looked confused. According to the information, the Thunderbird’s intervention in the human world was more than expected.
“It seems like there is something you want to do through the league.”
[No, I don’t think it’s that much. You said that this human organization was hostile? So I think their imaginations have been added.]
Even so, it cannot be denied that thunderbirds are involved in many ways.
Perhaps Argos and some other guys got something from the Thunderbird just like I got from Yong-yong.
No, it is highly probable that he gave more than the nerdy Yong-yong.
Yongyong was furious.
[Why do I say I’m a nerd?]
You’re just calling a scoundrel a rogue, but you’re talking as if there’s something wrong.
[Wow, what a shame! What more do you think I’ll give you?]
as far as the eye can see.
It feels like only the bad things are going fast.
Anyway.
The high frequency of Thunderbird’s intervention made it possible to guess that there was a hidden intention.
I still don’t know what it is, but one thing is clear.
“If you kill him, everything will be resolved.”
The only downside is that there is room for the League to intervene when dealing with Thunderbird.
Any guy would be swept away just by coming close, leaving no trace.
[i think so too. It’s a battle between a god and a monster anyway, so I don’t have to worry about it, right?]
Now you are casually calling me a monster. Were you not an infinitely insignificant person by your standards?
[It’s strange that you’re trying to be treated like a human.]
Am I really that weird?
[yes.]
I was so shy I didn’t know what to say.
While talking to Yong-yong about the thunderbird, I visited Stanford and talked to the doctors, learning tips on how to handle graduate students (gifts).
When I said that I was going to mobilize existing graduate students (Man Deuk-i, Gwang-sim, and Je-ryun) to pay attention to things that could have an ego in other gifts, and to attract them, I was completely excited and rushed in.
“Graduate students are recruiting graduate students! Junho has a talent that surpasses us!”
“This is a revolution! It’s awesome!”
“When I see Junho, I can feel the difference in talent. How could you come up with such an idea?”
I was somehow pleased to receive the rave reviews from the doctors. I felt I was on the right track. I need to encourage them a bit more so that they can recruit new recruits.
After that, I went to check out the gift against Maxim Gedes.
As a strong guy, he endured it well, so beating it made it taste good.
In a way, he felt more active than me when it came to getting rid of the Thunderbird.
“To get rid of the League, we have to get rid of the Thunderbird.”
I didn’t know you were that active.
“I don’t know how the divine beast transmits power, but the thunderbird plays a big role in Argus’s ability to transcend human limitations. Only when he disappears can we remove the center of the league.”
A deep soul oozes out of every word. Because anyone can have a grudge against someone. If you lack skills in the process, you will be trampled on.
“Don’t ask for any concessions. If you fall into my hands, you will die.”
“That would be unavoidable.”
“It doesn’t matter if you remove it first.”
“Thank you.”
The boy nodded, nodded, glanced at me, and said with a serious expression.
“Aren’t you curious why I have a grudge against the league?”
It was new wave time.
Taken from https://noblemtl.com
Maxim Gedes seemed to have made a big decision and was about to say something, but I didn’t like it.
“I’m not really curious.”
“… … .”
“It’s time for the league to fall out of the party.”
“Because I’m not curious.”
[Is this what he wants to talk about? I’m curious, so let’s just listen.]
I failed to attack, but Yong-yong’s attack was successful. Although he was not interested in the obvious sect, Maxim Gedez was not in the mood to stop.
I can’t help it.
“try.”
The story that started like that was literally an obvious new wave.
A revenge story of a man who lost both his wife and children due to the League. He was going to give everything he had to get power, and he started revenge with the power he got.
[There was such a story. In order to take revenge, he gave up his fertility and gained power… That person is cool.]
I was really sad to hear it, but Yong-yong was upset. There was a consensus that I couldn’t quite understand, but I decided to do it because I would be tired if I investigated further.
[Isn’t it usually necessary to empathize and add strength? You know how big a decision it is to give up your fertility!]
Useless sentiments can lead to fatal injuries in a confrontation.
Isn’t it natural to be stepped on if you’re weak?
[You are strong, but you are not your family.]
So, I raised a dog and placed a Berserker nearby.
When Jung Joo-ho becomes a superman, I plan to place it nearby.
There’s no reason to add power to a story that doesn’t really resonate with you.
[It’s really stupid.]
It’s much better to study how to get stronger in your emotional time.
When I saw Yong-yong, he seemed to have heard everything, so I called his attention.
“I will make you stronger.”
“how?”
“Once you survive.”
If you are safe, you will naturally become stronger. Berserker has grown up like that, so it must be applied to Maxim Gedez as well.
It is stronger and more resilient than the Berserker. I could use a little more force.
“Come on, wait… … !”
Soon after, screams began to ring out.
* * *
Obviously, giving the freedom to the manduks has increased my range of movement.
The three Musketeers (Mandeuk, Gwangsim, and Smelting), who concentrate on the parts I instructed, assist me, and I focus on utilizing existing gifts.
This was able to completely annihilate the opponent without distraction.
Then I got greedy.
I thought it would be nice if there were more graduate students like Mandeuki.
I asked them to find people to share their suffering with, but I don’t know if they’re doing well.
“I wish I had someone more useful.”
About three more days had passed since then. I received an urgent call from the Three Musketeers.
When I entered the imaginary world, it was said that I found a guy who would be my strength.
“okay?”
Also, it seems that there was an ego that I did not detect. If you look at what you’re talking about, it looks like it’s a guy, but I thought it was something.
So I was going to go see a new recruit… … .
I found an unlucky face.
These guys are crazy.
“What, didn’t you want to see me?”
It was a blood clot that was smiling while looking at me. So, you’re saying that the reinforcements these guys were excited to find out are none other than bloodstains?
It was my fault for trusting them.
Feeling pitiful, he clicked his tongue, but he spoke only what he had to say with an indifferent face.
“Are you doing anything funny? By dedicating the task to the little guys, you can exert greater power, something you would never have accepted in the past.”
“Did you look at it like a pervert?”
“Because my hobby these days is watching what you do. It’s interesting to find a fairly strong enemy, and it’s strange to see you taking care of yourself.”
“Because I’m not crazy like you.”
A smirk appeared on the hematoma’s face. He has the same face as me, but he looks like he really wants to slap me.
“You sound funny. My character is based on you. When I say I’m crazy, it means you’re crazy too.”
“Don’t be silly.”
“Even if I tell the truth, I don’t want to hear it. Well, he used to be that kind of guy. If you blame others, you will be able to protect the remaining spirit.”
The boy had an unlucky smirk. I don’t know why I have so much free time.
It was only after hearing the following words that I could understand why he had such an attitude.
“You need my power right now, don’t you? Then should you beg me?”
So it means that I have to stick to getting one graduate student right now.
Does anyone who knows that do what I call a gangster?
“Come on, please. Depending on your attitude, let me think of you as a collaboration.”
“Are you willing to listen if I ask you?”
“You can think about it. It’s a request that no one else, the main body, puts aside its pride, shouldn’t it be done?”
It was the confidence that came because I thought I needed my own strength to catch the thunderbird.
But there is something wrong with the hematoma. As much as he knows me, I know him as well.
Rather, it was me who had been taken away by him and watched for a much longer time.
“Why am I begging you? If you are going to do it, you have to do it.”
“What? under!”
The bloodstain snorted.
“I think you are misunderstanding something… … .”
“Are you itching? I want to break it, tear it apart, and split it.”
“… … !”
The boy’s expression hardened. It was a video that I wanted to keep for a long time.
It’s a pity that it’s impossible because it’s an imaginary world.
“It’s you who wants to go. That’s why I sent a signal to all the people.”
He is a guy with a skill that the Three Musketeers cannot detect.
But why did you come to this place? It’s like showing yourself.
I said while slowly savoring the guy’s expression as if in front of the delicacy.
“Get on your knees and beg that you want to be a graduate student. Then I can give you some thoughts.”