Chapter 9: Activity (interlude)

[China in Real-Time Fiasco….jpg]

(Monsters in immense numbers.webp)

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(Chinese people fleeing.webp)

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(Monster appearing during the news.webp)

(Picture of heroes overwhelmed by numbers and fleeing.webp)

They can’t do anything with that sheer volume ㄷㄷㄷㄷ

– Good? Let’s normalize those Chinks right away hahaha.

– If China collapses, the world economy will crumble, but these incel League of Legends addicts just jerk off all day at home, damn it, seriously hahaha.

– Huh.

– Chinese diaspora, huh? Just go live in China, seriously. You barbarian, so disgusting.

– If you’re going to simp for China, at least write in Chinese ㅋㅋ.

– Yeah, they have the most population but the lowest hero level, a pathetic country. Our Gallery Master could cut them down easily hahaha.

– Wow, but China has such a large population, why is the quality of their heroes so low?

– There must be many talented individuals, but they can’t awaken their talents.

– Just look at Tiananmen Square ㅋㅋ if you see how they treat people with decent superpowers, you’ll understand why it’s like this, yeah.

– When is China going to collapse already?

– Wow, that’s kind of disgusting…

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[What’s with the emergency hero summons ㄷㄷ]

I’m just an E-rank public service hero, but an emergency summons just popped up ㄷㄷ Is the country really going to collapse at this rate??

– Collapse? What collapse? This country can’t collapse now hahaha.

– Oh, what? You got it too? I got it too ㄷㄷ.

– Seeing you write this, you’re alive and well.

– Stop browsing the gallery and go catch some monsters.

– I’m already doing what I don’t want to do, damn it.

– Why are there so many active-duty guys going into hero work these days?

– But this is actually better. If you have decent abilities and can go, it’s better to go.

– The government probably wants more grunts… Recommend if the Military Manpower Administration is starting to regret creating alternative service for heroes hahaha.

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[I’m at work right now and I think I’m really screwed… ]

(Goblin trying to break through the office window.jpg)

It’s trying to get into the office…

I have to drive it away, so I can’t take questions.

– This person is dead, please take down the post.

– I’m not dead, you b*tch (OP).

– Why are you alive?

– “Why are you alive?” What the hell, hahaha.

– Wow, that must be terrifying… What floor are you on?

– 2nd floor (OP).

– Just how much of a shithole company is it if the office is on the 2nd floor?

– Isn’t it better if it’s on a lower floor?

– ??

– ???

– Are you alive… If you’re alive, that’s a relief… Don’t die…

– Somehow I’m still alive and well (OP).

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[I almost died, but the Gallery Master came to save me… ]

(Back view of Kinesis flying away after saving someone.jpg)

I didn’t take it well, please bear with me.

No, I really thought I was going to die from some dog-headed monster, but the Gallery Master herself came and saved me ㄷㄷㄷㄷ.

As soon as I saw her, I thanked her profusely.

I wanted to ask for an autograph, but I thought I’d get scolded if I did that now, so I just let her go…

– Wow, curves hahaha.

– Look at that body, damn, this is our Gallery Master hahaha.

– That camel toe is crazy, crazy.

– You, damn it hahaha. Farewell, I won’t go far hahaha.

– Excuse me, but was her butt not visible…? I can’t see it in the picture…

– Agh (OP).

– After seeing this comment, I have nothing to say even if I support feminism…

– Every time I see the Gallery Master, I wonder how she manages to walk around in that outfit…

– Seriously, if it were me, I’d rip it all open and walk around, yeah.

– ?

– But isn’t Kinesis just an A-rank? Why are you praising her so much?

– Are you calling Kinesis, our goddess who is the #1 A-rank and most active, “just” an A-rank?

– Where’s the Thunder Emperor doing?

– He just talks big and doesn’t really do much S-rank activity, hahaha.

– They say he’s going to the national exchange event and will take 1st place ㅋㅋ Don’t slander our Thunder Emperor.

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[Anyone know this person?]

(Picture of the protagonist in a hoodie, mask, and sunglasses beating up a villain.jpg)

Recently, there have been frequent sightings, but no one knows what kind of hero he is…

Just in case, I checked the hero rankings, but I don’t know who he is…

If anyone knows, please tell me.

– What are you going to do by knowing?

– Isn’t it the national rule to become a fan if someone saves your life? (OP)

– That’s true… But why are you simping for a guy…?

– He’s cool.

– Heh-eung, my non-existent d*ck is trembling… Ugh…

– ?

– Wow, his outfit is super hip… Why does he dress like that?

– He probably wants to hide his identity ㅋㅋ.

– So who is this person?

– Oh, I’ve seen this person before… He seems like a physical hero, but he just flicked his finger once and a distant villain flew away, unable to do anything ㄷㄷ.

– Agh, you idiot, how can a physical hero send someone flying from a distance?

– No, he really sent him flying! Suddenly, the wind blew, and he flew away.

– How can he be a physical hero if he sends people flying with wind, damn it hahaha.

– Finger flick power ㄷㄷ.

– Flying finger pistol hahaha.

****

Recently, I’ve been going out and being active frequently.

Until the logistics part-time job normalizes, I’ve had some free time, so I naturally started focusing on hero activities.

Of course, I don’t have a hero license, but people outside don’t care whether I have one or not, so there haven’t been any problems so far.

Some people asked for my hero name, but instead of answering, I quickly left the scene.

I figured it wasn’t a good idea to do anything that might reveal my identity, so I had no choice.

‘I haven’t met any other heroes yet, though…’

Because if I were to meet a hero who could effectively uncover my identity, it could be a big problem…

‘If possible, I’d prefer something that could hide my face more thoroughly than this…’

There must be many unique items that apply supernatural abilities like superpowers… The items used by heroes in the original story were like that.

The problem is that I’m not in a position to acquire such items.

[Recently, an unidentified individual has been observed subduing various villains throughout Seoul. News of this is spreading rapidly. Reporter Kim Sooyeon reports from the scene.]

[Yes, I am currently at the scene of an incident that occurred on a street in Seoul. Just moments ago, the D-rank villain ‘Cutlass’ was subdued here. According to witnesses of the incident, the unidentified individual from the rumors suddenly appeared, subdued the villain, and then quickly disappeared.]

Ah…

“That’s where I was just now…”

I just happened to find him while passing by and flicked his forehead from a distance.

Now, I’ve become quite skilled at controlling my strength, so this much is easily doable.

[One witness stated, “I was suddenly taken hostage and thought I was going to die, but then the villain fell to the ground and passed out.” They added, “And then that person in the hoodie appeared, helped me up, and left without a word.” The witness expressed gratitude, saying, “Thanks to him, I’m alive.”]

[However, the Hero Association stated that they cannot confirm whether this individual possesses an actual hero license or is officially certified. The association maintains the stance that “As of now, we don’t know what he will do, so if you encounter him, please report it immediately.”]

“… So that’s how it is.”

It seems the Hero Association isn’t too pleased.

I can understand their position to some extent.

If an individual whose hero status is unconfirmed gains such significant influence, the Hero Association would be in a difficult position.

If I weren’t an unawakened person, I would have gone to register as a hero, but given that I’m already marked as unawakened on paper, it was an unavoidable choice for me.

[Similar incidents are frequently occurring throughout Seoul, and public curiosity about the individual’s identity is growing among citizens. Further information regarding the incidents will continue to be provided. This has been Reporter Kim Sooyeon.]

“Hmm, becoming famous is good, but the government and association’s reactions are not great.”

Since I’m active while hiding my identity, it seems to draw more attention, which is good for me.

But the most important parties are taking a stance to suppress me.

Can I really do this well?

‘It’s almost time to temporarily stop my activities…’

Considering I’ll have to work part-time again and return to school anyway, there isn’t much time left for hero activities.

Until then, I need to work hard.

“Hoo…”

I looked out the window.

It has been a month since I came to this world.

“It seems the place I’m living in hasn’t changed much.”

A world where villains and heroes are active every day, and monsters sometimes appear…

It’s truly… a strange world.