After Dispatching the Sixth and Seventh Melody Foxes

Sometime after dispatching the sixth and seventh Melody Foxes, shocking news arrived from the jo-ryeokja.

The true size of the Melody Fox was large enough to blanket an entire city.

'I overlooked that again...'

He had stupidly forgotten for a moment. Some monsters in the labyrinth were perpetually nerfed in size.

'I didn't realize Melody was nerfed too.'

Just like with the Hedgehog Summoner God. It had been a clear mistake to assume the Melody Fox's body wouldn't change size.

He needed to cut down on errors like this.

'...Well, no casualties, so maybe it's fine.'

Fortunately, the Melody Fox had miniaturization abilities. No damage to Seoul this time, according to reports.

Not because it burst through space in the sky over the city like the Hedgehog's spirits. He'd heard the Melody Fox's true form lacked physical substance, more gaseous.

Thanks to that, no injuries, no destroyed buildings—the jo-ryeokja confirmed it.

The internet frenzy was actually good. This incident could instill vigilance in people.

Monsters were sporadically appearing on Earth now. Yet from the jo-ryeokja stories, most folks hadn't grasped the severity.

But that would change. The giant monster sighting would shock them into realizing monsters were real—and dangerous.

Come to think of it, maybe praise the Hedgehog Summoner God...

It had caused no casualties and preemptively warned some people.

He glanced sideways at the Hedgehog Summoner God.

[Shake that butt like mad-yot! Duduru Duumba!]

"Duumba-yang! Duumba-yang!"

[Duumba, domba, dudududuuumba!]

"Duumba-yang! Duumba-yang!"

Praise withdrawn. Let it dance its heart out.

"Anyway, you got Melody settled okay?"

"Good. Was worried she'd struggle adapting, but glad she's fine."

He nodded slightly, deciding to invite new jo-ryeokja.

'Let's see, who's on the list...'

Mid-tier invites worked only within 5 days for those connected to him or his tamed monsters. The connection criteria seemed loose—tons of names listed.

'These are people near Melody Fox ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠or who saw her.'

Names seemed ranked by connection strength—top ones had deeper ties.

Proof: two familiar names at the top.

━ Sage Lunaris

━ Hwang Mi-reu

Confirming, he used a mid-tier invite to request them as jo-ryeokja.

"Yeah. Hello, I'm Kang Geon. Thanks for the coin support via other jo-ryeokja."

"Long time."

Hwang Mi-reu and Sage Lunaris got 006 and 007 numbers, changed nicknames immediately, and re-entered the broadcast.

Hwang Mi-reu: MirStun.

Sage Lunaris: LunaChan.

Both ridiculously childish nicknames. He didn't like them but wouldn't demand changes—personal freedom.

"Why's Sage so peppy. Doesn't suit her."

No issue with Hwang ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠Mi-reu unseen, but Sage's concept never fit. Even without face, her androgynous voice clashed.

The moment that chat went up, coins poured in nonstop.

As support continued...

They hit Black. Soon after...

Gold achieved. Platinum impossible—viewing time required.

"...Thanks. Chaebol heirs are different."

"Of course. Just say when and which."

He thanked Hwang Mi-reu again. Even for a chaebol, massive support from a stranger warranted endless gratitude.

"Right, Dan-bi's friend. Got it, casual it is."

"Sure."

Accidentally went casual with Ha Yu-mi too.

She stuck to polite speech despite his casual. Too awkward, she said.

Anyway, new jo-ryeokja meant updating the jo-ryeokja compendium. Asked for photos.

Sage changed to favorite outfit; Hwang Mi-reu slight dress-up.

Time passed.

Photos of Hwang Mi-reu and Sage arrived.

"Coulda just posted in chat."

Muttering, he picked up the photos, sat, opened the compendium. Art Pega Unicorn and Merino Ulla crept closer, curious.

[These must be the new jo-ryeokja.]

"Hello-yang! I'm Merino Ulla-yang! Greet me-yang!"

Art Pega clearly wanted to draw. Sorry, but no this time.

"Kenta. I'll draw the jo-ryeokja myself, no help needed."

[Ah... Yes...]

Art Pega drooped, turned back sadly.

Merino still waved nearby.

"Greet me-yang!"

"Greet me-yang! Greet me-yang!"

"Merino. Greeted, stop."

"Greeted-yang? Thanks-yang!"

She plopped down, stuck to his side.

"Wanna watch drawing-yang. Okay-yang?"

"Whatever."

[Me too...]

Art Pega sneaked back, sat beside.

Ignoring the heavy stares from both sides, he started the compendium.