The Wise Demon King
A weekday morning, after the Yu Eunha episode of Dingdongdaeng Magic Classroom aired. A Yu Eunha whirlwind suddenly swept through the once-quiet Mage Gallery.
Her answers feel like they're from a 70-year-old, not a 7-year-old;; To think this is from a kid who's only lived 7 years...
Initial threshold efficiency → The more ether you put in at casting start, the slower the spell activation → More ether used to break threshold = lower efficiency
Matching magic circuit vibration frequency with active ether waves → Circuits have sync points, tuning points → Align waves precisely there and you've got over half the spell done
Not just genius level, she's national power level. Not just Korean genius, global genius! She'd dominate US junior league right now. World-class! How do you not see it! Finally, a kid worthy of Olympia!!! The genius we've waited 40+ years for is her!!!
Yu Eunha and Isara are the real deal!
In stark contrast to the community's negative reactions and the magic enthusiasts calling it hype bubble.
Yu Eunha's real-life image was undergoing a dramatic shift.
"Yu Eunha's way smarter and deeper thinker than I thought."
"Right? Hard to believe she's 7."
"Genius, told ya~"
"Genius girl, genius girl."
"Wish I could raise my kid that smart."
"Dream on~ That's innate."
"True~ Hubby's genes tho~"
"Oh really? Half's mine too, dear."
"But 7-year-old at 5-level and 6-star magic? Believable?"
"Thought it was fake, but teachers confirmed not."
"Damn, envy hitting hard."
"Hey, gimme a candy."
Reflecting this real-world buzz, views on the Dingdongdaeng Magic Classroom Yu Eunha episode had surpassed 5 million and were nearing 6 million.
Tae-su entered the director's office and locked eyes with the director.
"Jang Tae-su."
"Director Cha."
The old buddies shared a hot hug.
"I always believed in you, Tae-su. Who else your age is still out in the field? It's all skill."
"Hearing that from my most successful classmate."
Director Cha chuckled, sitting on the sofa.
"You nailed it this time. Our homepage is exploding thanks to you."
"……."
Rumors said mages wanting Yu Eunha's advice had flooded the station with inquiries.
"The problem is."
Anticipating, Tae-su scratched his head.
"She's a one-time guest?"
"Yeah. Any schedule after?"
Tae-su waved it off at Director Cha's question.
"Ugh, even this appearance was Ji-ho and Sera begging. Our MCs half-threatened her."
Director Cha's face darkened further.
Sensing it, Tae-su PD licked his dry lips.
"Higher-ups want us to snag Yu Eunha?"
"Yeah. Even new programs to hook her into Dingdongdaeng."
"New programs too?"
Tae-su PD furrowed his brow, head down.
Isara was eager, so they slotted her in, but Yu Eunha was different.
She probably doesn't want TV...
Tae-su pondered, then said,
"...I'll ask at least."
"Thanks. Snag her, I'll make you CP."
"CP? For Dingdongdaeng?"
"Temporary CP first. Break through once, then real CP."
"……."
As Tae-su stayed silent, Director Cha continued.
"Make it happen. Otherwise, headaches. We're public broadcasting."
At "public broadcasting," Tae-su clamped his mouth.
Pressure from assembly or execs somewhere.
"Public service, huh...?"
"Yeah..."
Director Cha meant higher-ups wanted Yu Eunha. Budget and audit holders threatening action if not.
Why Yeouido? Political connections too...?
Jang Tae-su PD, unaware she had Korean Magic Tower Alliance president in her pocket, just found it curious.
"Got it. I'll ask."
I rested my chin, checking the broadcast.
10th replay of my Dingdongdaeng Magic Classroom appearance.
The grand, cool directing suited me well.
Yes, that's the flair for a Demon King.
As I admired the TV, Monica adjusted her glasses.
"Kiddo, email from Tae-su PD. Read it?"
"Oh that..."
I shrugged, watching myself answer kindly.
"Broadcasts are a hassle, honestly. Special 3-parter they said."
"Right. Documentary on your daily life, Q&A, magic thoughts."
"Documentary..."
I furrowed my brow.
If I go max cool and dignified, it'd imprint the Demon King Yu Eunha on people.
"Not impossible... but I'm torn."
Monica's eyes widened.
"For real? Actually considering?"
Her bright voice made me bolt up from the sofa.
"Hold on! No skirts or cute clothes like last time! No cake eating! Strictly plain magic practice shots!"
"Tch."
Monica grumbled, standing.
"Then Master has no interest. Film or not."
Her grumbling furrowed my brow.
"Are you sulking...?"
"Nope~ Not at all~ Kiddo can handle it solo."
"……."
"Go to station alone, talk to PDs alone, handle paperwork alone..."
"What?"
"Master's low energy, can't finish new tower business plan or Magic Dept tower intro."
My vision darkened.
"Ah, got it..."
"Really?"
"B-but just one day. One day like that!"
"One day's plenty! Master's not greedy, right?"
Sweating at her sparkling eyes.
One day should be fine. Show super cool for two days. Last day...
Pro mage attitude would smooth it. They'd get my serious charisma.
Thus, I accepted the EBC proposal.
That sparked "The Demon King's Life," shaking Korea for a while.
Isara blinked her big eyes at the shocking news.
"Huh? Yu Eunha's doing a docu? On EBC?"
"Yeah, apparently? How she practices, current spells, magic tips."
"……?"
Revealing everything? Beyond surprising—baffling.
Pro now, so doesn't care? As Isara pondered, Bless Academy peer Seong Jiho tilted his head.
"Revealing practice spells and tips? Next-gen magic exposed before ranking war... disadvantageous."
"Hee~ Why's an amateur know ranking war schedule~? Planning to use it? Prepping early~?"
Seong Jiho flushed at Isara's tease.
"Shut up! Basic knowledge!"
Isara giggled, snapping fingers.
"Ah! Let's visit Eunha this time~?"
"What?"
"She's green on TV, we help. Plus, media exposure linking us to her."
Revealing practice magic? Scout it early.
She's probably prepping bro's Secret Transmission Dynamics soon.
If chance to learn too, great.
Seong Jiho frowned at Sera's words.
"You two on bad terms? Rivals."
"No way~ We're pros~ Better than amateur you~?"
One line deflated him.
Isara smirked, stretching.
"Coach, call Yu Eunha about visiting shoot? And..."
She nailed a casual backflip, beckoning Seong Jiho.
"Junior Jiho get private lesson from pro sis?"
"Stop teasing! Ugh seriously!"
Coach sighed at their bickering, picking up his phone.
Yu Eunha's 3-part docu The Demon King's Life was snowballing just like that.