Chapter 47
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 47
Chapter Title: Beijing Gate (3)
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Kim Hyun headed to Beijing in China just like that.
She boarded Liu Guoliang's private jet.
The interior of the private jet was luxurious.
The seats were spacious, the interior high-end. It even had a bed.
"Whoa..."
Chae Seol-ah let out a gasp of admiration as she looked around.
"So this is what a private jet is like..."
"Your first time?"
Kim Hyun asked.
"Yeah. Of course. When would I ever get a chance to ride something like this?"
Chae Seol-ah touched things here and there in wonder.
Kim Hyun watched her for a moment before turning her gaze to the window.
'A private jet, huh...'
Truth be told, fancy planes like this weren't familiar to Kim Hyun either. She had never even traveled abroad before falling into hell.
If she'd never been on a regular flight, there was no way she'd ridden a private one.
'My first flight experience is on a private jet. Guess I won't be able to ride commercial ones anymore.'
Should I buy one myself?
Kim Hyun chuckled to herself at the thought.
After flying for quite some time...
"Ladies and gentlemen, we will soon be landing at Beijing Capital International Airport."
The in-flight announcement rang out.
Kim Hyun, who had been sleeping, opened her eyes.
A massive city sprawled out beyond the window.
'Oh, so this is Beijing.'
The corner of Kim Hyun's mouth lifted slightly.
Her first time abroad. Beijing was naturally a first too.
Her face full of anticipation, Kim Hyun peered out the window.
The plane soon landed.
"Alright, let's get off."
Kim Hyun, Chae Seol-ah, and Liu Guoliang's group disembarked. The airport interior was clean and modern. Much like Incheon, but even more sleek and sophisticated.
"This way."
A Chinese guide led the group.
They passed through immigration quickly. It wasn't supposed to be this easy, but it seemed like a perk for national power-level hunters.
"Now, out this way..."
The guide pointed to the exit.
Kim Hyun headed for the exit without a second thought.
And then.
The doors opened.
"[Waaaaaah!]"
An enormous crowd had gathered outside the airport.
Hundreds—no, maybe thousands—of people filled the area in front. Police were controlling them, but the crowd's fervor showed no signs of dying down.
And the next moment.
Someone in the crowd shouted.
"[There she is!]"
In an instant, all eyes focused on Kim Hyun.
And then.
"[...Huh?]"
"[That woman...]"
"[No way...]"
The crowd fell silent.
They had gotten a proper look at Kim Hyun's appearance.
Everyone held their breath at her overwhelming beauty.
"[Is that... human?]"
"[An angel...?]"
"[No, it's a fairy! A fairy!]"
"[Gotta take a photo! Hurry!]"
Click! Click! Click!
Hundreds of camera flashes went off in a flash.
Kim Hyun furrowed her brow.
"...Blinding."
"K-Kim Hyun! Are you okay?"
Chae Seol-ah hurriedly shielded Kim Hyun.
If Kim Hyun got annoyed in this situation, things could get dangerous. This wasn't Korea; causing a scene abroad would be incredibly hard to handle.
But it was pointless. Chae Seol-ah couldn't block it all. If anything, the crowd's heat only grew hotter.
"[Kim Hyun! Kim Hyun! Kim Hyun!]"
"[Thank you for helping us!]"
"[She's so beautiful!]"
"[Just one photo, please!]"
Waaaaaah!
Cheers erupted from all directions.
"[Make way!]"
"[National power-level hunter coming through!]"
Public security, deeming it an emergency, desperately cleared a path.
Liu Guoliang approached Kim Hyun.
"[Sorry about this. This way...]"
"It's fine."
Kim Hyun waved him off.
"Might as well say hello since it's like this."
"[Pardon?]"
Kim Hyun walked toward the crowd.
Chae Seol-ah jumped in surprise.
"Kim Hyun?!"
"It's okay."
Kim Hyun stood before the crowd.
She raised her hand and gave a light wave.
"Hello."
Then.
An even bigger roar exploded.
"[She waved!]"
"[She looked at me!]"
"[No! She looked at me!]"
"[Fairy! Thank you for helping China!]"
Kim Hyun smirked amid the overwhelming cheers.
'I didn't have particularly good feelings toward China.'
But there was no reason for bad ones anymore either.
She waved once more, and the crowd's fervor intensified.
The commotion continued for a while.
"[We should go now.]"
Liu Guoliang said carefully.
"[Gate raid preparations...]
"Got it, got it."
Kim Hyun gave the crowd one last wave before turning away.
"Alright, let's go."
"Y-Yes..."
Chae Seol-ah followed with a dazed expression.
The group boarded the waiting vehicles.
As the car set off, Chae Seol-ah cautiously spoke up.
"Kim Hyun... you okay?"
"With what?"
"Didn't you not want your face getting out there?"
"Me? I don't really care."
Kim Hyun looked out the window.
The crowd was still waving.
"Never really minded to begin with."
"R-Right..."
"I'm not some hermit recluse. A little fame comes with the territory when you're exceptional. The most exceptional person in this world being the most famous? Inevitable."
"Y-Yeah..."
Chae Seol-ah wore a subtle expression.
Kim Hyun chuckled.
"More importantly..."
Kim Hyun's eyes turned serious.
"The gate."
Beyond the car window, far in the distance, a warped space hung in the sky.
Beijing's S-Rank Gate.
The corner of Kim Hyun's mouth lifted.
"Alright, time to get to work."
"Perfect. Absolutely perfect."
Batori sat in the president's office of Kim Hyun Inc., a satisfied smile on her face as she gazed at the monitor screens.
The screens were filled with news articles and community posts.
"The Demon Queen has finally revealed her appearance to the world."
Batori murmured contentedly.
The screens were packed with photos of Kim Hyun.
Taken at Beijing Airport.
"Flawless. Couldn't be better."
Batori giggled.
In truth, she had been waiting for this moment.
The moment Kim Hyun's looks were unveiled.
'It's the perfect chance to proclaim the Demon Queen's greatness to the world.'
The reason Batori founded Kim Hyun Inc. was simple.
To serve Kim Hyun.
To reshape Korea into a place fit for Kim Hyun to live, and to spread word of her greatness.
"Alright, time to get serious."
Batori pressed the intercom on her desk.
"Everyone to the conference room."
At the short order, people began gathering in the conference room.
Kim Hyun Inc. had a total of 15 employees.
Currently divided into marketing, PR, and SNS teams.
Batori stood at the front of the conference room, looking at her staff.
"As you've all seen, the Demon Queen's photo has been revealed."
"Yes, President!"
The employees responded in unison.
Batori nodded in satisfaction.
"Good. This is the golden opportunity to proclaim her greatness to the world."
Batori turned on the beam projector.
Various community sites appeared on the screen.
"Her photos are spreading online right now, but fragmented and unrefined."
Batori's eyes sharpened.
"Our job is to gather those fragments into one massive wave. Not just her appearance, but her skills, achievements, and greatness—all at once."
"Yes!"
"Marketing team, post compiled articles of the Demon Queen's feats on every community site. Five-minute S-Rank Gate clear, Apgujeong department store incident, this China aid mission. Compile and spread it all."
"Understood!"
"PR team, send press releases to media outlets. Interview requests will pour in—politely decline them all. The Demon Queen shouldn't waste time on trivialities."
"Yes, President!"
"SNS team, create and post Demon Queen content on every platform that exists. Fan art, video edits, memes—everything you can do."
Batori crossed her arms, surveying the staff.
"Our goal is singular: make the Demon Queen the most famous, most revered figure in this world."
"Yes, President!"
The employees' voices echoed through the room.
Utterly loyal.
It was inevitable.
All the employees at Kim Hyun Inc. were vampire kin Batori had injected with her blood to bolster their loyalty.
...For the record, all became vampires through legitimate contracts. No one was forced. They chose it themselves via reasonable agreements.
Batori smiled in satisfaction.
"Good. Get to it!"
And so, the vampires sprang into action.