Chapter 45
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 45
Chapter Title: Magical Lecture
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I was sure nothing would happen.
"We will now begin Magical Private Kim Siyul's Magical Lecture. Let's give him a warm welcome."
"Fuck."
That is, up until I ascended the podium under the gaze of countless Magical Girls.
A lecture, all of a sudden? You're probably wondering what kind of bullshit this is.
I get it completely.
Even I, the one involved, couldn't believe it.
Here's what happened.
It all stemmed from when I casually mentioned to Octopus that I was a major shareholder in Nopia. Before I knew it, rumors were spreading through the unit.
That I was a stock genius.
Well, it wasn't wrong.
I really am a stock genius, after all.
But rumors have a way of snowballing once they start.
The talk of me being a stock genius morphed into me having insider info, and eventually ballooned into me picking winning stocks.
And finally...
It was decided that I would give a stock lecture for the enlisted Magical Girls.
This wasn't just idle gossip—it was officially announced. All thanks to those two fucking bitches, the Battalion Commander and the Captain.
The problem was, I was the only one out of the loop.
By the time I heard about it, less than a day remained until the lecture.
"Hey, aren't you doing a Magical Stock Seminar? The Magical Major General and Magical Lieutenant posted the notice."
"Me? What the fuck are you talking about?"
"Senior, they just sent out the Magical alert saying you're giving a stock lecture to the Magical Girls during tomorrow's Magical routine."
I only found out through Whitey and Sora, of all people.
No wonder the Magical Girls had been giving me weird looks lately. There was a reason for it all.
The culprit had to be that Magical Octopus bitch.
"Octopus, you fucking bitch."
"Th-the girl never said such a thing!"
"Bullshit. Who else could it be?"
"If the girl were the culprit, she'd write a cyberpunk deep-dark hero story where a gang-raped TS heroine gets an implant dick and fucks the rapists every night!"
But seeing her desperately deny it, Octopus probably wasn't the one.
"Fine, I'll believe you. You're definitely not the culprit."
Then it must've been the Magical Cafe owner or one of the few Magical Girls in the corner at the time.
Whatever.
With barely any time left, I rushed to prepare as best I could, but the limit was slapping together one PPT slide.
I didn't even run it through a spell-checker because I made it in such a frenzy. Basically, I hadn't prepared at all.
And yet here I was on the podium, fuck.
"Hoo."
But I'd come this far, no backing down now. A hero faces adversity and hardship head-on, right?
So I'd push through.
Because I was a hero.
"Then let's begin the lecture."
Before starting, I pulled up my single PPT slide.
"First, please look at the screen."
Honestly, it wasn't properly made, but it'd be a waste not to use it now.
Plus, it'd give them a rough idea of who I was and the purpose of today.
Hello, I'm Kim Siyul.
In my late teens and early twenties, I achieved financial freedom by generating substantial profits based on professional background and expertise.
I'm now 33 years old and a Magical Girl. My mental health is deteriorating badly.
Nevertheless, I want to contribute to society and help you overcome your economic hardships.
I'm sharing my methods sincerely so you can make money through stocks. Stock investing can yield dozens, even hundreds of times your annual salary.
I'll pass on my knowledge for free, without charging any fees until you actually profit.
I've never suffered a 30%+ loss, so I guarantee a 70% success rate.
Follow my guidance based on the experience I share for free, and you'll make money.
I recommend joining the community group for details. Or check out the book that'll be available first-come, first-served later.
You have nothing to lose, but missing this chance is a huge loss.
I flashed a bright smile at everyone.
"So, how about it? You get the gist, right?"
But the reaction was ice-cold.
Every Magical Girl stared at me with faces full of distrust. Whitey, Sora, and Octopus behind me were no exceptions.
They looked at me like I was a con artist.
No, what the hell was the problem?
Everything I said was spot on.
Anyway, explaining in this atmosphere would be tough. I needed to steer the flow my way.
"Before we dive in, let me ask one thing."
Better to start with a simple topic.
"Can anyone tell me what a 'life-ruined Magical Girl' is like?"
No sooner had I finished than one Magical Girl shot her hand up.
"Me! Me!"
"That's right. No need to say it twice."
It was truly touching. I didn't expect such a quick response.
"Y-you fucking bitch!"
She must really be into the lecture to react so enthusiastically.
I should've started with a simple topic instead of the PPT. The mood wouldn't be this stiff.
"But don't worry too much. If you invest in stocks as I teach, even a life-ruined Magical Girl can live prosperously."
A sense of mission welled up in me unbidden.
The mission to enlighten these fools.
"Hey!"
At that moment, a sharp voice interrupted the solemn lecture.
"What is it?"
"What makes you think you're qualified to give a Magical Lecture?"
Honestly, I felt a bit wronged.
I wasn't doing this because I wanted to; I just wanted to do some good for everyone. How could they disparage it like this?
"You're just a high school dropout, aren't you? What gives a guy like you the right to lecture on Magical stocks?!"
Regardless of my feelings, the Magical Girl kept firing away sharply.
"You're just a psycho scammer! Something's fishy about you! Your intentions look pitch black no matter how I look!"
Pretty rude for someone lecturing, but no one stopped her.
Meaning the rest thought the same.
"How should I prove my credentials?"
"Show your Magical stock account! Prove your Magical purity that way!"
She even blurted out something no stock genius should ever hear.
Of course, real stock geniuses never show their accounts. You never know how they'll nitpick.
In webnovel terms, it's like a stock genius hiding their account.
Exposing your hand is dangerous.
If it were someone else, they'd probably say:
"You idiot, I never showed my account even as a newbie."
But...
This only applies to mediocre experts.
"Sure."
To a transcendent expert like me, it didn't matter.
With a friendly smile, I asked the Captain Magical Girl to bring me her phone.
A short while later, I received the phone from the skeptical Captain.
"Come take a look, then."
The Magical Girl stomped up to the podium, fuming, ready to tear me apart at the first flaw.
But soon, her expression changed.
"What... is this...? For real...?"
The anger that had filled her face vanished. All that remained was a bizarre mix of disbelief and shock.
"There are more digits up front, but I covered them."
"......"
And soon even that emotion faded away.
"Sorry for doubting you......"
Only awe remained.
I didn't bother replying. A light smile was answer enough.
With that, the Magical Girl returned to her seat reverently, gazing at me with infinite trust.
Then another Magical Girl latched onto her sudden change.
"Hey, what'd that fucker show you?"
"Watch your mouth. It's not 'that fucker,' it's 'that gentleman.'"
"Gentleman? It's still that retarded fucker."
Even polite scolding didn't make her hold back.
She just spat it out as it came.
"He's a psycho who thinks he's some otherworld hero anyway. Just a scam—"
At that instant, the formerly meek Magical Girl exploded.
"Hey! What kind of Magical nonsense is that?!"
"Wh-what? Why're you suddenly pissed?"
"If he gets offended by your words and cancels the Magical Lecture, are you taking full Magical responsibility? You gonna own it?!?!"
"What's so great about that bitch?"
Various emotions flickered across the Magical Girl's face: confusion, doubt, grievance, a hint of annoyance.
The other watching Magical Girls felt the same.
But...
"He's a major shareholder in Topia and Nopia!"
Those emotions didn't last.
"N-no way, right?"
"It's true. I stake my mom's life on it."
"Wait, that Kim Siyul over there—the one with the isekai hero bullshit Magical concept—is actually a real major shareholder in Topia and Nopia?"
"It's not Kim Siyul! It's Lord Siyul!"
The converted Magical Girl's earnest testimony rippled through their hearts.
Of course, some couldn't believe it easily and approached me demanding proof.
"Hey, show us once."
"You're just Magical-scamming, right?"
"I've never made a dime on stocks! This has to be blatant Magical manipulation!"
Pretty rude demands, but I'd graciously oblige.
They were just ignorant lambs. Time to enlighten them.
Right now, I was Jesus.
No, the Lord of Buying.
"I'll cover the front digits a bit."
The moment I showed the phone screen, the Magical Girls' reactions flipped.
"Can I suck it once? I'm confident in my Magical fellatio, even if nothing else."
"Hey, don't say stupid shit. Offering to one of Nopia's major shareholders is just common sense."
"Would anal be okay too? I'm a Magical pre-marital virgin."
"Cut it out, you fucking bitches."
I issued a light guest dismissal order, and the Magical Girls cautiously returned to their seats, like devout pilgrims returning from a holy site.
"Lord Siyul will normalize the stock market!!!"
One of them even overflowed with faith she couldn't contain.
Meanwhile, Sora approached me, clearly not expecting this.
"Senior, what did you do? There's no way you actually have stocks. Did you show some Magical hypnosis app? Why are they suddenly like that?"
"Well, can't say it's not that."
Not wrong.
It had the same effect as a hypnosis app.
No, making them volunteer service made it a superior version.
What could you do with Magical Girls? They're weak to aphrodisiacs and hypnosis apps by nature. It's documented in doujins and hentai too.
Anyway.
Just showing it twice had successfully swayed the crowd.
"Then, let's start the lecture now."
I seamlessly continued the flow.
"Senior's amazing, but this feels kinda gross."
"Truly trash."
"Can't even recycle that."
"Shut your mouths."
I ignored the comments from my barracks mates.