Chapter 157: Baek Tae-yang Might Be the Troll....
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 157: Baek Tae-yang Might Be the Troll....
Ding!
I’d been waiting for a week for the Pure Love Diary Writer’s response.
Finally, the notification chime rang out.
"I knew that person was a close associate..."
They told me to wait because they’d be answering all the questions soon. I was skeptical, but they actually proved it with results.
"They said it was the Troll Kingdom."
Since I didn't know how long it would take to clear, dating advice was absolutely essential. A man who gets flustered and doesn't know what to do when that kind of situation arises is just pathetic.
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Response to [Lately, only bad things happen to me. Why is this happening?] - [Doctor Know-It-All] Pure Love Diary Writer [Tae-yang Rank]
Hmm... I certainly think it’s possible to feel down like that.
But enduring such absurdity is what I’d call... well, isn't that what indomitable spirit and heroism are all about?
It’s better to just forget the bitterness of defeat...
Anyway, I’ll get straight to the point.
Reading it again, I see you added some details to the original post.
Specifically, the part about entering a C-Class Gate soon... and the brief descriptions of the members.
I read it well.
A combination of a passionately loving Saintess and a wealthy tsundere lady... this is what you’d call a true flower in each hand. (I don’t mean literal flowers).
The problem is that there are two other men...
Well, I’m glad we’re on the same page regarding this part. I’ll take it as a sign that you’re growing.
They are nothing more than clearing machines anyway.
Just... flatter them a bit and clap for them a few times, and they’ll excitedly hunt the monsters for you. Meanwhile, we can just enjoy a pleasant chat between our two flowers.
As for the topic... maybe something about your views on dating or the opposite sex to appeal to them... or if the conversation progresses further...
It might be fun to ask about their fetishes and discover each other’s secret places, huhuhu.
Honestly, I could give even more detailed advice, but the rest is a matter of real-world practice, so I’ll stop here.
I have about 37,000 more tips... (Of course, if you fail, don't just think it's a matter of practice; failure is the mother of success).
Well then, I’ll stop writing this post here. Anyway.
I hope you successfully claim your flower in each hand. Peace out (20000).
P.S.) I noticed you’re also worrying a lot about fashion.
Since you mentioned you’ve been working out lately, I recommend the best fit that is both safe and looks great on an athlete.
I recommend 'All-Black.'
If you wear just that, you’ll look decent while your muscles stand out to the women, huhuhuhu.
Just imagining it... man... it’s so good.
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Helpful advice and an annoying troll comment.
It was definitely the Pure Love Diary Writer’s post.
"Hah... Seriously, what is with this guy?"
I thought he just searched for the posts every day, but seeing how fast he commented, it looked like he had notifications turned on for our Q&A.
Why on earth would he set notifications for our dating skills just to leave hate comments?
"Is it... jealousy? Because I'm too perfect?"
Is he spying because he wants to see two handsome guys exchanging questions and answers?
Thinking about it that way, it made sense. They say when humans see perfection, they subconsciously distort and reject it.
This troll must be running his mouth—or fingers—because he’s in a similar position.
If it wasn't that, there was only one other possibility I could think of.
"...It might be Baek Tae-yang."
Kim Min-su found this deduction quite plausible.
First, the trolling became more rampant after meeting Baek Tae-yang.
Second, when I asked Baek Tae-yang for dating advice before, the bastard readily accepted.
And finally, that son of a bitch is surprisingly good at dating.
For these three reasons, the possibility that the troll was Baek Tae-yang emerged.
"He probably watched my dating consultations with the Pure Love Diary Writer... tried to build up his own dating knowledge... then realized he couldn't keep up, gave up, and converted into a troll..."
Whew.
Even if it was my own deduction, it was so sharp I almost cut myself.
"I'll have to check later. Slowly, during this gate raid."
The moment I find evidence, I’m going to give him a taste of true justice.
"And then... Saintess, Melanie... my love, just you wait."
I’m even perfect at using the latest catchphrases. That’s me, Kim Min-su.
Perfect.
Min-su finished his thoughts, packed his bags, and headed out.
The goal: Mount Chilak.
The purpose, of course...
"For the Gate and for love."
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"This is the second time we’re raiding a gate together."
"Yeah. Hopefully, nothing happens this time."
Melanie and I had arrived at the meeting spot early to deliver the Kaivan First Series.
She was wearing just jeans and a black tee so her movement wouldn't be restricted, but even in that, she practically oozed an aura of wealth.
The rich really are different, no matter what they do.
As we chatted, I looked down at the busy district from atop Mount Cheorak—something I usually had no interest in—and all sorts of thoughts came to mind.
For example...
"I wonder how much the land for Bogeumjari Mall cost."
"It’s the prime of the prime real estate in our country... It must be astronomical. I heard Chairman Choi Young-nam had to liquidate most of his assets just to buy that land."
"That makes sense, definitely."
Baesan-imsu. It was a term that always came up when talking about good feng shui, meaning a place with mountains behind and water in front.
Bogeumjari Mall had Mount Cheorak behind it, Sanmyeongcheon in front, and Victory Academy right next to it. It was sitting on the best land that money couldn't buy even if you wanted to.
"You're talking about things you usually don't. Are you nervous?"
"I am. Nervous that my weapon might malfunction and explode..."
"Again! Again with that! I told you, that’s basically an insult to Kaivan!"
"Okay, okay, I get it! Stop pinching my side, it really hurts!"
"My heart hurts too!"
Pinch, pinch.
As I was writhing in pain from Melanie’s pinching, the meeting time approached, and the members began to gather one by one.
"Oh my, everyone is here early! If I’d known, I would have come sooner too!"
"Indeed. There are one or two things I wanted to discuss with Cadet Baek Tae-yang regarding our sparring. What a shame."
The Saintess and Baelson appeared, waving their hands good-naturedly.
The Saintess was wearing her nun habit, but it had been modified from a skirt to pants for better mobility.
Baelson, as usual, walked over reliably in his full heavy armor. Because of his massive size, he looked like a giant boulder come to life.
"Baelson, we agreed to speak comfortably. Don't be so formal."
"Ah... right, we did... Haha, I'm just not used to it yet..."
Baelson and I had agreed to be friends after the theory training ended.
"Tae-yang, you can speak comfortably with me too, you know?"
"Saintess, that’s..."
As I was wondering how to respond to the Saintess’s sudden interjection...
"Saintess! I am always open to that! I heard that for a Hero and a Saintess to get closer, they have to start by dropping the formalities. What do you think?"
Min-su made his entrance.
He’s a work of art today, too.
Wide baggy pants with three rows of chains hanging from the waist. A black t-shirt with a skull pattern that looked like polka dots.
The finishing touch was a black snapback pulled low and backwards.
It was 'All-Black,' the combination people usually say is impossible to fail. Kim Min-su had managed to show up in the worst possible version of it.
How does he manage to surprise me in a new way every single time?
Normally, once a person reaches a certain level, their growth plateaus, right? What kind of method is he using to constantly hit a new rock bottom?
"Phew... well, everyone looks... not bad."
Min-su said as he scanned our outfits.
He stared particularly pointedly at my clothes, likely because I was also wearing all-black.
Since I was just wearing a plain black cotton tee and black cotton pants, I was bound to be compared to Min-su, who had things dangling all over him.
It was his usual annoying gaze, but this time, something was different.
"What are you looking at?"
"No... that fashion... where did you get the idea?"
As I pondered how to respond, I just gave the most mundane answer.
"The internet."
"...No way... Hmm... As I thought... No... it's nothing more then a possibility for now... but it could be..."
"What are you talking about? Also, it's 'than'."
"...Anyway... I get it."
While Min-su was busy instantly killing the friendly atmosphere...
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Gate Opening! C-Class Gate: Troll Kingdom is now open!
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Space distorted, and a large message announcing the gate's appearance manifested before our eyes.
The gate raid was finally beginning.