My Artificial Intelligence Has Become the Devil

＜ Chapter 108 – Corps (8) ＞

Chapter 108 – Legion (8)

With the combination of Gungnir, a new weapon introduced by Lucy, and Kim Seo-yoon, an Awakener, one demon lord, who was the protagonist of another great war, died.

It was inevitable that the other lords, who were reassured that they were different from the collapsed Northern Union, would be thrown into confusion. As always, Lucy shows growth beyond their expectations.

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Now I need a guaranteed blow to break the balance that is starting to shake. And now, I’m leaving for that final blow.

“You’ll get scolded if you get caught looking at that.”

“That’s why I secretly watch it. As expected, I like the broadcasting station’s makeup and camera.”

Oh Jin-hyeok, who was sitting next to me as always, was watching the video while leaning comfortably, as if he was used to it now. Now that I see it, this guy is no ordinary guy. It’s the same as clinging to you saying you’ll follow through with it.

“Honestly, it came out well.”

“I don’t seem to think so. If you see him saying that he won’t let you go when you see him, whenever you have a chance.”

I smiled at the cell phone screen he showed me. It is Lee Ji-yeon, who conducted the interview, appearing on the public TV program.

Taken at a broadcasting station a few days ago, Oh Jin-hyeok didn’t mention it for nothing.

Moreover, in addition to his good looks, he has the strength to count on his hand, the attitude of a hero, and so on. Except for the fact that she is quite ashamed of appearing on TV or being exposed to the press, these are the factors that really make her a star who will continue to shoot commercials.

“It has become more popular these days. Not just my sister, but all of the Awoken… in general. My number of followers has also increased fivefold.”

“Think about whether it’s good or bad.”

When the Awoken first appeared. Even I, who knew of Lucy’s existence, almost fainted. Of course, there were many accidents and problems, and at one time there was a public opinion that the awakened people were more problematic than the gate. But people quickly adapted.

Clearly, the gates and dungeons that raise the level of danger, and the monsters pouring out of them, they now fully realize that in the end, everyone must work together to survive.

It was also proof that the Awakened had risen as heroes, not mutants or troublemakers, even in the everyday psychology of ordinary people.

“The responsibility goes up as well. Like you said, because I have the power to protect it.”

“I was determined. Don’t you worry too much? Because I can protect you too.”

“Thank you for the words. But if you have to protect me, it’s already a big deal.”

I laughed at his words. It would be quicker for me to protect him than for him to protect me, but being misunderstood like this wasn’t too bad.

“I am quite used to it here. Maybe it’s because it’s a place I’ve been to many times.”

“So do i. A trip would have been better.”

The flight wasn’t too long. Anyway, when I got off the plane in the country next door, I even felt a strange familiarity. Lee Ji-yeon and Oh Jin-hyeok, who had travel experience, were the same.

“I need to take care of this so that I can travel again someday.”

But today we are not here to travel leisurely. Multinational Awakeners, including us, continued to enter the country to deal with medium-large dungeons in the Kanto region of Japan.

Thanks to Lee Ji-yeon, who really hates standing out, we came by private plane with ordinary people, but there are many people who came by private plane or plane provided by the state.

“Those people seem to recognize Lee Ji-yeon, don’t they?”

“Yes······?”

Of course, reporters are also crowded here. But in the midst of that, there were people who recognized us mixed with the general public. It was caught even though Lee Ji-yeon wore sunglasses and a mask like a famous celebrity.

“What should I do? Should I just ignore it?”

“I’d like to, but not saying a word is a bit much, so… I’ll just say hello.”

Lee Ji-yeon showed dislike, but, befitting her personality, she couldn’t ignore it. So now it’s my job to deal with that.

At first, it was a disguised job to stick close to her and take advantage of her position and status, but apart from my aptitude, I got used to this job.

“Are you local reporters? I don’t know if it’s a short greeting, but I think it’s hard to have a formal time.”

I forcibly raised my voice and stepped forward. Thanks to wearing a mask, what I say now and what they actually hear are completely different, but I can go undetected.

When I speak Korean, Lucy translates it in real time and speaks for me.

“Hey, you speak Japanese quite well, don’t you?”

“I will take it as a compliment.”

I think I’ve gotten better at dealing with people now. Compared to the blunt college student life without much social experience, it is a heavenly difference.

“If Lee Ji-yeon says you’re not feeling well, can I ask your boyfriend a question?”

However, the ensuing question was a blow that shattered my pride at once.

[······How would you answer? I wonder if it would be better to swear at him who dares to misunderstand and be arrogant.]

It was to the point that Lucy tried to answer in her own way when I was speechless.

“A misunderstanding… a misunderstanding.”

Eventually I had to explain. It would be fortunate if Lee Ji-yeon or Oh Jin-hyeok had less troublesome work thanks to them, but I couldn’t understand why they were so obsessed with me, so I had to sweat all the time.

***

“I told you. Everyone misunderstands.”

“It can be misunderstood. It’s the people around us. But those people are foreign reporters.”

“Your brother is quite famous now, didn’t you tell me?”

Oh Jin-hyeok laughed nervously when he saw me exiting the airport exhausted, then tilted his head as if he couldn’t understand when I was disgusted.

“Are you famous? why me? Have you seen celebrities’ managers famous? Not the people on the air.”

“The person in charge of awakening is not an ordinary road manager.”

When I let out a blank laugh, he let out a sigh full of meaning that he was rather pitiful and shook his head. At this point, I felt like I really didn’t know, so my body flinched.

Come to think of it, all the attention has been focused on Lucy, who is active in the other side of the world these days, and I have been very neglectful of other things.

It’s been a long time since I hit the social media that I was forced to do. It’s been quite a while since I stopped entering the Internet communities I used to frequent when I was a student.

“It is said that they follow the awakened people in the controlled area, go through all the dangers, and even make a professional qualification test.”

“I don’t think it has much to do with being famous.”

“Well, there seems to be another reason why hyung is getting more and more famous.”

Oh Jin-hyeok showed me a post on the internet. However, the name of the bulletin board on which the post was posted was familiar. Jiyeon Lee Gallery. It is literally an internet community where people have gathered to talk about the Awakened Jiyeon Lee. Come to think of it, no matter how much I was paying attention to other things, why didn’t I think of this?

I even included myself in a significant portion of the bulletin board.

“I know because I’ve done a lot of fanfare, but when people gossip, stories that don’t exist are created. All the stars come out with just one photo of my older brother looking at my sister’s back with a frown on her face.”

“A kid who hasn’t even gotten ID yet has mastered the world. And I guess people still deserve to live. Seeing how hard you work so hard to make up nonsense.”

I didn’t even look at what was written. It’s obvious that it’s either hot or ashamed.

“It’s just a happening. You, too, pay attention to the plan for tomorrow.”

“But even if it seems trivial, you have to take good care of these things…”

“It’s not wrong, but not now. Think about what is more important.”

He shook his head and brushed his thoughts away. As Oh Jin-hyeok said, it’s obvious that you can’t completely ignore it. But now is the time to focus on more important things.

“Everyone has little experience. The imaginary alien invasion has actually begun. So everyone tries to think in the familiar way. But you can’t do that. If you lose once in the race for survival, that’s it.”

Some people who believe in religion say that this series of situations is an ordeal given by God. Another said that the current situation is like a game that someone enjoys. It didn’t seem very likely.

If the hypotheses are true, in the end, all of this is a kind of program designed with a purpose.

However, as long as they are left without help, trials and games are just a disaster for those of us who belong to them. How are the lords of the Demon World different from us now?

***

“How about Changhyun?”

“Hyung has been talking to someone from another company.”

that evening. Oh Jin-hyeok came to Lee Ji-yeon in the hotel room alone.

Since she was meditating, she closed her eyes and sat quietly in her chair, and did not turn around even when Oh Jin-hyeok came in.

“Something like Derek Crave won’t happen.”

“I-I’m really fine.”

“Then I’m glad. But what you just said is also what you said to me.”

Oh Jin-hyeok flinched at her strange atmosphere, but Lee Ji-yeon remained calm.

“When I was betrayed by Derek Crave. When he pointed his weapon at your throat, the first thing I thought of was not anger, but despair. I feel like I couldn’t keep it after all.”

Lee Ji-yeon did not bother to hide it from Oh Jin-hyuk. Because he was a comrade who would fight alongside him anyway. Age doesn’t matter on the battlefield.

He knew that and was rather grateful to her for treating him as a colleague.

“I won’t put you in that situation this time.”

That’s why I wanted to reassure her as much as possible while keeping an eye on it.

“I lived that day thanks to that strange monster. Come to think of it, that monster hasn’t been caught yet. They pop up all over the place.”

“I don’t see the monster badly.”

“Yeah, that’s right. Because you saved us anyway. But other people don’t think so. Because we shut up.”

“It’s unfortunate, but I think people will recognize it someday.”

Lee Ji-yeon, who already knew the monster’s identity, smiled faintly. That belief was strong. It wasn’t just faith, it was trust he had nurtured watching him save his own life and the lives of others.

“So I don’t want to create more situations like that. That monster is not our guardian spirit. Obviously, you have your own business. Because of that, a stronger power… that’s what I need.”

Jiyeon Lee slowly opened her eyes. In an instant, a golden light flickered in those black eyes.

[Firm faith and will, that will be your strength.]

In her mind, the voice of her own star that no one else could hear resonated.