Chapter 115
Chapter 115
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 115
Chapter Title: Seraphim's Revelation
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Han-gyeol had ultimately decided to appear on the Mutant Management Bureau's channel this weekend.
Along with the five members of Ark Angels.
They wouldn't mention that they used to be demons, but just her revealing her identity would probably cause a massive uproar in the world.
She was always surrounded by a halo, the Seraphim who had unified the Abrahamic religions, after all.
The Bureau channel might even crash for real...
Well, if it did, there was nothing to be done about it.
Just in case, I'd gotten in touch with the Korean branch of the video channel.
I'd asked if they could monitor things closely to prevent the broadcast from crashing, since a huge crowd might flock in.
The person I assumed was the channel manager gladly agreed to the Bureau's request.
Then, they subtly asked me what kind of broadcast we were planning this time.
To that, I smiled and replied.
'It's a secret.'
* * *
Unnie Yeon-hwa was shocked to hear that Ark Angels would be visiting the Bureau this weekend.
"What, what? Really!?"
"Yes. There have been rumors related to the Bureau lately... so we're just going to clarify things and be on our way."
"Hmm... I wonder if it's really necessary to go that far."
"It is, in a way. If we don't nip this in the bud, the rumors will keep spreading."
Unnie Yeon-hwa nodded at my words.
"Y-Yeah, small things can snowball into big issues... Better not to give people any reason to feel hostile."
"Exactly. We've worked so hard to improve mutant perceptions—no need to let weird rumors undo that."
"B-But I heard that Han-gyeol is coming too."
"Oh, right. You haven't seen much of her, have you, Unnie?"
"I caught a glimpse of her briefly last time, but we haven't talked..."
"We don't really cross paths much to begin with. The one time she stopped by the Bureau briefly? Was that it?"
"Yeah. Haven't seen her since."
"You'll get to see plenty of her this weekend."
"I-Is she scary?"
"Nah, she's just like Tae-hoon."
"...Th-Then she might be a little scary?"
Oh, right... Last time, Unnie was a bit scared when she broadcasted with Tae-hoon.
That guy needs to tone it down.
"But she isn't super into games anymore anyway. No need to worry."
"Okay, got it."
"If you're not comfortable, you don't have to appear. I'll be the main host that day anyway."
"No, no. It's fine."
Unnie Yeon-hwa seemed to really enjoy her role as the Bureau channel manager.
Her various planning ideas had gotten good responses too... so she probably had some ambition for this one.
But would a vampire feel intimidated meeting angels...?
Even if she's a pureblood, angels and vampires are fundamentally opposed in nature—hoping nothing goes wrong.
* * *
"So, I'm going on too."
"The CEO?"
Han-gyeol looked at the current Michaela—formerly Lilith—whom she called CEO, and replied.
'CEO, huh? Not a title I'm used to.'
Mulling over the awkwardness, she sighed and spoke.
She always thought the same thing: the problem was people spreading baseless speculation as if it were fact.
She wanted to go correct them right away... but as an angel now, how could she?
She could only embrace and endure.
Their actions hadn't crossed the line yet, after all.
"Yeah. I guess I need to go in person for people to understand."
"True, given your flashy history, we'll be careful."
"Well, whatever. Just don't say anything weird. No talk about being former demons or anything."
"Got it. But are you sure you're okay with this? You used to hate showing your face."
"I won't use my real name. I'll just say I'm a Seraphim."
"Like us?"
"You all changed your names completely."
"True... that's right."
"Anyway, you all just chime in appropriately. Don't try to take the spotlight."
"Aw, that sounds no fun."
Former Barbatos, now Auriel, grumbled. Han-gyeol shook her head at her.
"Do it, and you'll answer to me."
"Joking, joking. Can't even joke anymore."
"It's the situation. You're always so playful. Anyway, answer my friend's questions well, and when people start freaking out over the rumors, that's when I'll step in. Got it?"
"Yes!"
Auriel replied brightly.
The other angels were the same.
They grinned as if they knew something fun was coming.
They were probably looking forward to the chaos from Han-gyeol revealing her identity.
* * *
[Today's a slightly special broadcast.]
The moment Unnie Yeon-hwa started the stream, viewers flooded in like crazy.
-Open the door!!!!!
-Spe?cial? What's so special?
-Ugh... my eyes...
Of course, given the gravity of the matter today, I was co-hosting the broadcast too.
"Hello, everyone. It's been a while since I've shown my face like this, hasn't it? Hope you've all been well."
As soon as I spoke, question marks filled the chat.
-?
-Why is the Director here?
It wasn't strange for viewers to be surprised by my appearance.
We hadn't announced Ark Angels would be coming.
It was a surprise.
"I'd love to say I'm just here because I was bored... but actually, we have guests on the Bureau channel today."
-Guests?
-Director doesn't usually intro guests, right?
"Right. Normally Unnie Yeon-hwa handles it. But today's guests are a bit special."
-Guests? Plural?
-Some weird mutants gathered?
"Special mutants... yeah, special in a way. They're the ones who've been super hot lately."
At that point, the chat seemed to catch on to who it might be.
-No way?
-Ark Angels coming?
"Yes. Today's guests are Ark Angels. And it's not just them—there's one more special guest."
-Ark Angels plus another?
-Who?
"I'll get to that later. Come on in, everyone!"
"Hello, we're Ark Angels!"
With that, the five Ark Angels appeared and greeted the viewers cheerfully.
After that, Unnie Yeon-hwa and I asked them various questions.
How they got into being idols, what their powers were like as Angel-type Mutants, and so on...
The broadcast was going smoothly when the expected chats started appearing.
-But... how did five Angel-type Mutants appear all at once?
-Even if from overseas, doesn't make sense?
-Is the Bureau hiding something...?
And so on.
Even the Bureau doesn't publish full personal details on all mutants.
That's for criminals, not innocent mutants—why expose their info unnecessarily?
Still, it was natural for people to be suspicious.
Until now, the only confirmed Angel-type Mutant was Han-gyeol, and there hadn't been new mutations since the Second Mutation.
So, five sudden Angel-type Mutants? It wasn't odd for people to question it.
Angel-type Mutants would have drawn attention somehow... especially when Han-gyeol was shaking up the religious world—they hadn't shown up then.
So, conspiracy theories about the Bureau secretly doing something made sense.
Why the Bureau specifically?
Because they hold all the mutant personal data, regardless of origin.
They'd get suspected of hiding info.
I looked at the camera and said.
"Many of you are probably wondering right now. Weren't there only one Angel-type Mutant? Where did Ark Angels come from? Something like that."
-Yeah, honestly ㅇㅇ
-Too sudden;;
"Remember how I said there's one more guest? Why haven't I called them yet?"
-Oh, no way?
"Yes. That guest might clear up your doubts. Now, our final guest."
As I finished speaking, the door opened, and Han-gyeol appeared.
-??? Angel?
-Another Angel-type Mutant?
-Wait, no way?
She shuffled in listlessly, sat in front of the cam, and spoke.
"Hello, I'm the RuneL Entertainment CEO and God's first servant, the Seraphim."
Plain tone.
But the impact wasn't plain.
-?
-????
-No, that angel who bombed the Middle East?
-...Korean?
"Yes, the angel who bombed the Middle East and unified the religions is me, and yes, I'm Korean. I'm here to scratch that itch you're all feeling most."
Han-gyeol glanced at the chat. It was total chaos.
Viewer count was skyrocketing insanely.
She looked at it boredly, then dropped the bomb.
"Where did Ark Angels come from? And why did five Angel-type Mutants form an idol group? That's probably what you're wondering, right?"
The chat screamed yes.
Her answer...
"First, a correction. The girls in Ark Angels aren't Angel-type Mutants."
-??? Then what?
"They're not mutants—they're Archangels, fitting the Ark Angels name. So 'mutant' doesn't suit. I'm the one who fits 'mutant' best... but since Father was involved in my mutation, I'm more angel than mutant. Oh, and as Seraphim implies, I'm a Seraphim."
-?????
Endless question marks flooded in.
Ah, she's gonna harvest a ton of them today.
"In summary: Michaela, Gabriella, Auriel, Haniel, and Raphaela in Ark Angels are all Archangels directly created by Father. Why idols? Simple."
She paused, tilting her head as if wondering whether to say it.
But she spoke.
"Father likes idols. He said their influence on the world is great... So I became entertainment CEO and made them idols."