88 Catfights Would Be Cute in Comparison
"I can't find a house I like."
After looking around several places, I couldn't find one I liked.
I guess staying in the top-tier suite at Bogeum Hotel a few times was the problem.
With money and higher standards, ordinary houses just weren't satisfying.
After looking at houses for two or three hours, I returned to the dormitory without any results.
Just as I was about to take off my clothes and lie down on the bed, exhausted from doing something unfamiliar.
Buzz buzz buzz
My phone rang urgently.
It wasn't the usual feeling of getting a call, but a sense that I really needed to answer it flashed through my mind.
'Director Kim Minju?'
It was Kim Minju, who was assigned as my exclusive manager at Bogeum.
I did receive a lot of help from her when I went to Wonderland before, but what's the matter?
-Hello, Baek Taeyang-nim, this is Kim Minju who worked with you before. I'm sorry for the sudden call. Is it okay to talk now?
"Ah, yes, yes, what's the matter?"
-Have you seen the internet articles just now?
"No? Is there something new about me?"
An ominous feeling came over me.
For someone who never contacts me when things are good to call asking if I've seen the articles.
It must be no small matter.
I quickly turned on the computer and searched my name.
Instead of the usual numerous positive stories, strange related search terms appeared.
'Moving? Real estate? Housing prices?'
How do they know about my plans to move?
Could that presence I felt when entering the real estate agency have been a reporter?
I thought it was nothing, but to think it would cause such a butterfly effect.
-For now, we're trying our best to block the articles... but it's suddenly connected to housing prices, and public opinion is flowing quite negatively... It's absolutely not your fault, so please don't be too discouraged...
"Ah, it's okay. More than that, I just hope the reporter who first published the article is properly punished."
-You don't need to worry about that part. We've already located him and are moving to ensure severe punishment. However, we can't quickly handle the rest of public opinion... I'm really sorry.
"It's really okay. Then, um... Ah, here it is, Reporter Yoon Sandong? I'd appreciate it if you could respond legally and firmly against this person. I don't want to settle or meet, so please pursue maximum punishment."
-Understood. Then we'll respond as best we can on our side and contact you periodically whenever there are any special circumstances or reports.
"Yes, thank you."
Click.
It was my first time being cursed at by an unspecified number of people, so it was very bewildering.
I didn't do anything wrong, but people attack my character through a few keystrokes.
Among them were comments venting frustrations they usually suffered, which were quite hateful.
'Whether they think this is their chance or someone gave them coordinates...'
Other reporters didn't write additional articles, either watching me or Bogeum.
Only Reporter Yoon Sandong kept writing articles linking me and real estate, and the comments were truly a cesspool of emotions.
Scroll scroll
'Hm?'
While reading Yoon Sandong's imaginary comments full of MSG, I saw a familiar nickname.
[Comment section of Reporter Yoon Sandong's article (1263)]
ㄴIndomitableHeroKimXX :: This guy was tasteless from the start ㅇㅇ... I knew this would happen ㅋ;;; Honestly, I don't think I'm the only one who felt this???
No matter how I looked at it, I had a strong feeling that the 'XX' marked anonymously at the end was 'Minsu'.
It might not be, but these hunches were always accurate.
I thought Minsu might have written comments even without such a nickname, since he's suffered a lot from me.
Well, he can curse if he wants.
After roughly understanding the flow of the articles, I left the computer.
Usually, the more you look at these things out of curiosity, the more they negatively affect your emotions.
"It's time to use the reward I've been saving."
When I received the reward from the Hallucination Dungeon after fucking Shael for the first time, I wondered a lot about where to use it.
I even questioned if there would ever be a chance to use it.
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[Internet Hate Prevention Right (S, 1 use)] :: Prevents you from being hated just once when you're in crisis of trial by media for committing a big mistake.
ㄴNo matter what happens on the internet, it unconditionally reverses public opinion in a positive direction.
When used, you won't be hated for anything related to a specific incident, and everyone will take your side.
Since it's only once, please use it carefully.
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As I checked the reward I received a long time ago, my mind instantly eased.
It even had a few more lines added, more detailed than the explanation that came out then.
I didn't commit a big mistake, but I didn't want to keep being cursed at for no reason.
Moreover, even if many people help suppress the media, once the image has worsened, there could be continued nitpicking.
It was right to suppress such incidents firmly from the start.
'Do I just tear it?'
Perhaps because it was a consumable skill, it immediately appeared in my hand as a ticket just by thinking about it.
Judging from the perforation line, the usage method seemed very simple.
There was no need to hesitate, so I tore the ticket, and as expected, a message appeared as soon as I tore it.
[Using Internet Hate Prevention Right! Searching keywords... 'Baek Taeyang', 'housing prices', 'real estate', 'moving' identified. Preventing hate and reversing public opinion!]
'That's it?'
There wasn't any tremendous effect or sound effect I was imagining.
I expected an incredible production like in those hero movies with wizards I saw before.
Just one message and it's over?
I expected something special because it was S-rank, but there's nothing like that?
Anyway, I sat in front of the computer again to check the results.
What am I doing, leaving and sitting again?
I was annoyed that strange flies were gathering just because I wanted to live on my own.
Hoping that Yoon Sandong or whoever would be caught and rot in jail for a long time, I checked the internet articles.
'The effect is killer.'
A truly amazing sight unfolded.
[Comment section of Reporter Yoon Sandong's article (1563)]
ㄴKi Munjeong :: Now hunters can't even move freely? He might have just been looking at real estate because he wants to live on his own as a cadet, what's with this ㅋㅋ [Likes 3332 / Dislikes 213]
ㄴJeong Seongman :: Sandong, it seems to be happening as I said... Thanks to you, I'll eat pyeonyuk and yukgaejang until I burst, thank you [Likes 2023 / Dislikes 150]
To think that everyone who was cursing at me until just a moment ago is now actively defending me.
The statements of people who were originally defending me were gaining even more strength.
I let out a sigh of relief while clearly feeling the power of an S-rank skill.
No matter how strong you are or how many S-rank gates you clear, enduring internet hate comments is a different matter.
I wasn't mentally strong enough to handle the hatred of people I've never met, so it could have been dangerous.
I heard they're stopping people from commenting on articles on Earth now.
I could understand why they had to do that.
Ring ring ring.
Just as I was catching my breath, a phone call came at an incredible timing.
-Hello, Baek Taeyang-nim. This is Director Kim Minju. As you said, public opinion suddenly changed... Did you know all along?
"Yes, honestly, I've done a lot of good deeds so far, and I have many supporters... I believed everyone would soon realize the truth."
-As expected... You're really amazing. So, I have something to say, Chairman Choi Youngnam is also looking into houses for you, so if you're interested, we'll select a few candidates and send them to you. Is that okay?
"Ah, that would be great for me. Please do."
-Yes, understood. And regarding Reporter Yoon Sandong, we've finished locating him and completed the report. We've already hired a lawyer, so we'll contact you again when the verdict is out.
"Thank you."
Click.
The incident was wrapped up at an incredibly fast speed.
It's a speed that could be considered ending as a mere happening.
Bogeum said they'd look into houses for me, and the academy told me not to come out for a while, in this situation.
It could be seen as a long-awaited rest.
I firmly told Chunhyang that I'd be resting for a while, and she didn't even think of coming out.
How long has it been since I enjoyed leisure in bed?
There was still time for the NTL quest, and I had confidence that I could steal all of Minsu's women within that time.
I've already taken Yumin, and judging by the speed of progress with Melanie, it won't be long.
Ryu Hyemi is a concern, but how long could it take to steal her from that Kim Minsu?
Just as I was about to roll around in bed with my phone, feeling languid.
Several messages came in simultaneously.
(So Yumin)
(Yoo Sujin)
(Melanie)
Tension suddenly injected into my relaxed daily life.
My upper body, which was lying down, automatically sprang up like a spring.
'This wasn't in the plan.'
An unexpected variable that I couldn't even imagine arose.
Fortunately, they didn't all call, so I was spared from becoming a call center counselor.
'Every reply from now on is really important.'
I've already decided to move to the place Bogeum is looking into.
But I also had to consider the feelings of the three women as much as possible.
In other words, the conclusion is set, but I have to navigate the process positively no matter what.
If it were the days of managing multiple relationships, it would be a simple matter of cutting off the ugly girls first.
However, now I'm at a crucial crossroads where I can't discard any of them.
'First, I need to prevent a situation where all three come to my place at the same time.'
If a three-way confrontation happens here, it could be a big problem.
All three are awakened ones and skilled in their own right.
But what if a fight breaks out in my dormitory?
'Catfights would be cute in comparison.'
My room could turn into an underground fighting arena.
'First... let's handle them in order of danger.'
I quickly set the reply priority to reduce the chance of sending wrong messages and to reply to them one by one.
The first batter is obviously.
'So Yumin.'
The bewitching witch, So Yumin.
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