Chapter 116
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Translator: True Detective
Chapter: 116
Chapter Title: Nolbu's Dream
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When I came to my senses, I was in author Yoo Eun-ha's space.
I was sitting at a table across from author Yoo Eun-ha.
She stared at me blankly for a while before letting out a sigh.
"Haa, so you went and did it after all?"
"Did what?"
"When I woke up, your notebook had it written down that you slept with Seo Ji-yeon."
She pulled out the notebook from her desk and showed it to me.
"Really?"
So this notebook keeps recording my actions.
"When are you going to turn her into a monster?"
"Who knows? I'll do it whenever Seo Ji-yeon wants. It's not urgent."
Seo Ji-yeon was already one of the strongest characters from the previous work anyway.
In digital monster terms, she's basically at the ultimate evolution stage. So her monster transformation isn't pressing.
Of course, once she transforms, she can use her powers right away without needing to move her hands, which would be nice.
"Fair enough. Depending on how she fights now, she might even be stronger than Yoo Jin-seok."
For example, someone like Reina.
Yoo Jin-seok had lost his Divine Sword and some of his power anyway.
So this wasn't like the Korea vs. Japan debates about who would win.
"Why'd you call me here today?"
"China might start moving soon. So the White Flower Cult needs to step up its game. Thanks to whoever killed all of Ha Jeong-seok's hunters under him."
No, those guys really needed to be taken out. Sure, it was a shame, but if I hadn't, Ha Jeong-seok would've kept looking down on me and sending more.
"Got it. I'll take responsibility."
"Then head back now. I need to sleep."
Yoo Eun-ha waved me off like I was a nuisance.
She calls me here and then sends me away. What a personality.
"You always seem to sleep right when I'm about to leave. You like sleeping that much?"
At my words, she pressed her temples and spoke.
"Because I want to have good dreams? Maybe."
Good dreams. I feel like I have them all the time.
Whatever, if she wants me gone, I'll go.
"Alright, see you."
I got up from my seat and lay down on author Yoo Eun-ha's bed to catch some sleep.
Next time, I want to have a longer conversation at least.
When I woke up, I must have been sleeping on Seo Ji-yeon's lap, because she was gazing down at me with an adoring expression.
Had our positions changed at some point?
She probably woke up first and adjusted me.
Ah, I want to keep sleeping like this.
If Rachel finds out, it's a 100% guarantee of a month in snake hell.
"This is why I can't help but like you."
You're just so lovable.
"Same here. Now that we're tangled up like this, you're the one who seems so lovable."
She gently stroked my hair.
Of course. There's no woman I've targeted who doesn't end up liking me.
Ah, I'm getting turned on again. Should we go another round? Rub all over and have sex to our hearts' content.
I sat up and suddenly hugged her.
"One more time?"
"No. You really need to go see Choi Cheol-sik today. Otherwise, he'll get suspicious."
"You're a White Flower Cult executive now anyway. What's the big deal if you don't go?"
Might as well quit while we're at it. If your spouse is a villain, shouldn't you obviously leave the association?
"That's exactly why you need to go. So you can spy."
Seo Ji-yeon said that with a wicked grin.
Damn, I'm getting hard again. Ah, I need to hold back. But I can't.
"You're driving me crazy."
"Why?"
"I want to rub up against you right now. For real. Why do you always say exactly the things I want to hear?"
"Obviously, because I want to say the things you like."
Now, the one she's begging for love from isn't Yoo Jin-seok—it's me.
Ah, what a lovable woman.
"Fine. Text me when you're done."
"Okay."
I left Seo Ji-yeon's place and walked down the street.
Should I go back? If it's an all-nighter, she'll force the snake treatment on me for real this time.
Sure enough, my magitech gear had a message from Rachel full of possessiveness.
Bzzzzt
Look at that. Rachel sent another text.
I pulled the vibrating magitech gear from my pocket.
There was one new message, but luckily it wasn't from Rachel.
[This afternoon at 4 PM, I Nolbu is launching the terraforming mana unmanned spaceship. Best of luck.]
"Hm, so today is the day."
We had plans all laid out in advance.
I Nolbu had started a business just to make a little pocket money.
Not just the spaceship—he was determined to earn some spending cash no matter what.
And that business was a chicken joint.
His whole family fries the chicken themselves. That bastard works his relatives to the bone to boost his own abilities.
But he shares the money, so his relatives slave away like suckers at a black company.
It's the opposite of Heungbu's family gaining power even in poverty.
From interviews, he'd mastered the Nolbu family's secret chicken-frying technique and was set to strike it big.
Now, time to use that chicken shop as my hook.
As soon as I arrived at the chicken shop, I decided to scope out the inside first.
I focused mana in my ears to boost my hearing. Then I heard yelling from the kitchen.
"Ugh! Brother-in-law! I've told you how many times that's not how you fry it!"
"S-Sorry, brother-in-law."
"Go make chicken radish instead!"
"Brother-in-law, my pay this month..."
"You expect pay frying chicken like that? You've ruined three chickens this month alone!"
"My wage is 150, brother-in-law. Even subtracting the price of three chickens..."
"Shut it! Go make chicken radish!"
Brother-in-law? So I Nolbu's younger brother Lee Heungbu's wife was working part-time there?
Ugh, what a scumbag. Total trash.
I'd thought I might feel a twinge of conscience, but nah.
This chicken shop definitely needs to go down.
I made some noise as I entered.
"Hello."
"Welcome! Oh, what a cute girl. What can I get you?"
I know I'm cute, but lady, you're ugly as sin.
Fitting for Nolbu's wife—pure evil vibes.
And that Heungbu wife in the back... I wanna hit on her.
She has a kid, but how is she that pure and innocent-looking?
Ah, focus. Right now, I need to tank this place.
"Uh, one Nolbu Chicken please."
"You sure? You look like you couldn't finish one."
One chicken? Piece of cake. I swallowed Kim Jae-su's parents in one bite.
"Don't let appearances fool you—I'm a mukbang YouTuber. Just bring it."
"Oh, really? Gotta treat you right then. Hold on, fresh batch coming up."
Yeah, fry it quick. So I can screw you over.
"Here's your chicken, a side of radish, and cola~"
Nolbu's wife brought out the freshly fried chicken soon after.
She even added radish and cola, probably thinking I'd boost their popularity.
I picked up a piece and took a bite.
Crispy batter dripping oil, quality chicken meat!
...Kim Jae-su's parents tasted better.
I was gonna spare the shop if it was good, but no dice.
"Mm, just like they said in the interview—delicious."
No, by human standards, it's not bad.
But Rachel's cooking is on another level.
"Right? Eat up."
I pretended to grab more chicken while secretly opening a subspace in my palm to store the drumstick and wings.
In other words, all drumsticks and wings vanished.
Now to bankrupt this place.
"Hey, why is there no drumstick and both wings missing?"
"Wh-what are you talking about? Missing?"
"Look, they're gone. I only ate breast and neck. I didn't touch those."
"Huh? No way. What're you saying?"
She's acting all innocent. Tough luck being Nolbu's wife. Grit your teeth through this injustice.
"No, even seeing this, you're denying it? Look! They're gone! Are you mocking customers?!"
"No, miss, you can't do this. Where are they missing? Did you drop them on purpose?"
On purpose? Yeah, guilty. But not by dropping.
"I never left my seat. Check the CCTV if you want—I only picked up chicken with my hands."
At my words, Nolbu's wife checked her magitech gear, and her face went pale. Straight-up shop mistake. Compensation could be another chicken, sure.
But that's not my plan. Plus, I'd recorded everything, including what she did to Heungbu's wife.
"Huh? What? It's true?"
"And you won't even admit it. Ugh, I came here risking danger because of the rumors, thinking you were villains or whatever."
"Miss... what? Who are you?"
Finally grasping the situation, Nolbu's wife backed away.
Curious who I am? Only polite to answer.
I tossed off my sunglasses and formed a nun outfit with magic.
"I am White Flower! You've made a huge mistake as the owner of this chicken shop today! I'm going straight to Nolbu to complain!"
"Wh-White Flower? That villain? Wait a sec!"
Wait a sec? Screw that.
"Hmph!"
I left the spot and teleported to the site with Kate's help.
The chicken shop was just for building a case anyway.
Ridiculous for a villain to do this, but whatever.
This site had a spaceship launch pad.
Nolbu Space Industry Research Institute. They'd installed a mana spaceship launch pad there—or so Im Yoo-jin's file said.
And today was launch day. Nolbu was giving a speech in front of crowds and reporters.
"Dear citizens, today is the historic day when the mana unmanned spaceship Gap Nolbu No. 1 for terraforming Mars finally launches. Stay tuned. The countdown will begin soon. Today, you will witness Korea's space magic technology in all its glory. Citizens!"
Eh, that speech sparked an idea for my own line.
Seizing the moment, I boldly stepped into this unholy place, holding a box of chicken bones, and shouted.
"Cut the crap! What technology are we witnessing? And the spaceship? You mean the one missing parts like they forgot the chicken?"
"Wh-who's that bitch?"
People turned at my voice, startled, then double-taked.
Me being here instead of Songdo or Gyeonggi would shock them.
But then something hit me.
Even without Im Yoo-jin, this had to happen.
Come on, boss Ha Jeong-seok got humiliated internationally—his underling Nolbu can't walk away scot-free.
"I'm here to judge Nolbu and his wife for deceiving hunters and citizens with lies. I am White Flower!"
"What? White Flower? It's a villain! What are you idiots doing? Keep her away from the spaceship!"
Nolbu's hunters stupidly blocked my path. Smart enough to try blocking the ship quick—hilarious.
I raised a finger at the fools.
White Flower TV is famous now. They all know what my finger means.
"Hey, you Blue House dogs! This is the unique ability I used to raid the Blue House back then! Don't fuck around if you wanna live!"
I wiggled my finger like I might snap it, and Nolbu's hunters parted like the sea.
Yeah, in the end, everyone's scared of death.