Chapter 43
Chapter 43
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 43
Chapter Title: Gorgeous Lights Embrace Childhood Innocence
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Gorgeous lights embrace childhood innocence
[Live] What the hell is this at Baekya Castle? LMAO
[Posted by: Anisasbisseyo]
(Molrangmol popup store video)
These slimes are sooooo adorable lololol
I had no idea you could do something like this?
Those Banma Gallery bastards were hogging all the honey for themselves lololol
-What? Where????
└Today's Molrangmol popup store at Baekya Castle
└Fuck, why tell us now? No wonder they were sold out
└What an idiot...
-It's gotta be the creator who's a beast tamer, right?
└Definitely ㅇㅇ. But controlling multiple ones like this is seriously a first
└Does that make them S-rank?
└No known Korean S-rank tamers
└Maybe they didn't get ranked?
-Banma Gallery Admin: Coming from Banma Gallery... That person's just special. We can't train them like that ㅠㅠ
└No way, the actual Banma Gallery admin? lol
-So the creator showed up in person?
└(OP): Nah; looked everywhere but no sign.
└Lmao
**
“Eek... You brought the slimes? No wonder Molrang wasn't around...”
“I gave them an important role today.”
The most effective way to promote.
Using video SNS media.
But here's the thing.
If you just upload a plain product video, most people scroll right past it.
Boring and pretentious.
They see it as your average ad. Who’s gonna watch that to the end?
‘So, you’ve gotta draw natural interest.’
Pudding slimes are the official mascots of Molrangmol. Living embodiments of cuteness.
If you capture them right, you can drive organic traffic.
Especially cute and charming videos—they appeal across all ages and genders.
Prime content for algorithms to boost.
“How’re you planning to do it? Just let them loose? People might pay attention anyway.”
“That’s for a bit later. The important part is right now.”
Swoosh.
I pulled a camera from my handbag and handed it to Ha-young. The one I used for filming experiment logs.
A top-tier 4K camera boasting six million won.
“What’s this for...? Something to film?”
“Yes. Make sure you get good shots.”
“Of what?”
“You’ll see soon enough.”
I wanted to film it myself, but I had other things to handle. Couldn’t focus on shooting.
Plus, the glass railing was a tad too high for me, making it awkward to film through the glass.
“What on earth...”
Click.
Ha-young grumbled but dutifully turned on the camera. The red recording light blinked on, followed by another click!
The department store lights burst to life.
Vibrant colors everywhere. Lights meant to beautify the indoor waterfall now caressed the pudding slimes.
It looked like a show was about to start, no question.
The sudden stage drew more crowds, filling the air with murmurs.
“What are those slimes?”
“So cute.”
“Looks like they’re putting on a show or something.”
“A show? How do you do a show with monsters? Probably just for display.”
“Can I touch it? So cute!”
“Sis, you’re not awakened. Might be dangerous.”
“Ehhh? No way.”
But the chatter died down quick.
Pong!
Under the lead of Seolbaek-i—the pure white pudding slime who’d perfectly disguised itself like fresh snow—the slimes lined up in formation.
Poo!
Seolbaek-i spat a flame from its mouth. A brilliant blue befitting its mana.
The flickering fire flew out, forming a perfect ring.
Pong!
Seolbaek-i jumped. It somersaulted leisurely through the air, slicing cleanly through the cold ring.
!!!!!
The other nine pudding slimes followed suit, somersaulting one after another. Like a train of bouncy balls piercing the ring as one.
Monsters driven by primal instincts creating perfect order.
The rawest, thus most flawless circus imaginable—
Clap clap clap clap clap!
Instinctive applause erupted.
White camera flashes popped repeatedly.
Yes! That’s it!
Film this mystical scene and blast it all over SNS!
“When did you even train them for this?”
“No real training... They’re just that smart.”
Half-true, at best.
Ziiiing...
I was sending mana through the threads linking us, half-controlling them.
They’d obey on their own, but better safe than sorry for any surprises.
“......”
Sweat beaded on my forehead, mouth parched.
Multitasking ten threads of mana demanded insane focus.
But it’s worth it.
For marketing, I’d control a hundred if needed. Popped a mana booster this morning—plenty left.
Ziiiing.
I sent Seolbaek-i a new command through the thread.
Pong!
Seolbaek-i stretched its body looong.
Like a tree sprouting new branches. Nine arms emerged.
!!!!
One slime per arm attached. Looked like a Ferris wheel or waterwheel.
And it functioned just like one.
Thud thud thud!
The slime wheel rolled slowly. Bathed in dazzling lights, it picked up speed.
Seolbaek-i sprinkled mana particles amid the spin.
The particles soared high, tracing elegant arcs as they fell.
Shaaa...
Snow-like elegance. Safe for civilians—already vetted through Baekya.
“Woooow...”
“So pretty.”
“Mom! Mom! It’s snow! Snow! Nothing in the sky but it’s snowing!”
“Yeah, it’s magical~”
The surprise winter with the slime wheel brought smiles to every face.
“Wow. You prepared a lot.”
“......”
Ha-young’s praise landed, but no time to reply.
This was the climax.
“Phew...”
Uniformity. Uniformity above all.
Steadying myself, I fed equal mana to the nine threads excluding Seolbaek-i.
Pong!
Catching on, the slimes dismantled the wheel and stacked into a tall tower.
The nine-layer slime tower began melting into one.
“Why’re they doing that all of a sudden?”
“Are they... dying? I think I heard slimes die like that.”
“Mom! The slimes are sick...! We gotta save them! Waaah!”
“Stay put. Dangerous to get close.”
Panic spread. The slimes were turning dark and murky.
Unknowing folks couldn’t help but freak.
That’s why this moment mattered most.
Classic trope, right?
Hero seems doomed, then evolves spectacularly.
So common, yet so delicious.
Ziiiing.
New command to Seolbaek-i. For maximum drama.
Pong!
Seolbaek-i scattered mana again—this time, white mist.
The mist gently enveloped the dark mass. Cracks formed as it absorbed it.
‘Now. Rapid Fusion Jutsu...!’
Timing perfect, I reined in the mana.
Boom!
A giant pudding slime burst from the mist.
Clap clap clap clap clap clap clap!
Thunderous applause, far louder than before, filled the store.
The slime show’s debut was a smashing success.
“Phewww... Thought I was gonna die.”
“That was so fun? Do it again sometime, Saebyeok.”
“Eh? Uh... I’ll think about it.”
“Thanks. But that’s it?”
“The show’s over, but the slimes still have work.”
Pong!
Seolbaek-i approached the little kid at the front.
Around eight? Most excited during the show. Face a mess from crying.
“Eek... Is that okay?”
“Of course. Seolbaek-i and the pudding slimes are safe for civilians to touch. They’re registered monsters, and we did pre-checks just in case.”
“Really? They were registered? How’d I not know?”
“Rare monsters, probably.”
“Makes sense. No reason to look those up.”
Pong!
Seolbaek-i extended a long tendril like a hand. The kid hesitated.
His mom-looking guardian held him back.
But the hesitation was brief.
Joo Ha-neul locked eyes with the woman and nodded.
An S-rank hunter’s safety guarantee—few could argue.
“Woooaaaah!”
Permission granted, the kid grabbed Seolbaek-i’s tendril and charged the giant slime.
Thud!
He climbed atop, reveling in heavenly softness.
“Mom! Look! It’s so squishy!”
The boy’s instinctive shout sparked it all.
Tons of kids from the crowd rushed the slimes.
Thud!
The giant slime stretched looong, embracing as much innocence as possible.
Not just kids. Adults gathered too, touching the slimes.
“Whew. Slimes are in for a workout today.”
“Planning to feed them A-rank mana stones when we get home.”
“That pricey stuff...? Over 100k per gram, you know?”
“Gotta reward them. We’ll make at least ten billion today.”
“Fair. And those are... the merch for civilians, right?”
“Yeah. After a show like that, sold out for sure.”
Ha-young gave a wry smile at my question.
“Totally. I’d buy for my kids too. Saebyeok, you’re a real business whiz.”
“Ahaha... Anyway, let’s head down.”
“Huh? Not watching from up here?”
“Was gonna, but...”
Changed my mind.
They’re loving it—might as well join and enjoy.
Bonus: overhear some feedback.