Popular NPC in a Gender-Reversed Game – Chapter 37

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Translated By Arcane Translations
Translator: FusionX
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While Yor was lost in nostalgia, what was Ha-neul doing?

“…Phew.”

She was trying her best to recover from her mental breakdown.

The incident had been too stimulating for someone who rarely went outside.

It felt like she had used up a week’s worth of energy… How could a game be so mentally draining?

“This is exhausting…”

She mumbled and sat down on a nearby bench.

She was glad there were benches even in this slum. Otherwise, she might have had to sit on the ground like the beggars.

She was also relieved that Yor had let it slide.

It was a mistake, but he could have easily made a big deal out of it. She had seen many people get socially assassinated for less.

Mostly in the online world, but still. It was a bit unfair, but that was the reality of gender relations.

He had even joked about it, which helped her feel less guilty.

Of course, he had just been teasing her, but… that’s how she felt, so it was fine.

‘What kind of man is so easygoing?’

Was he really okay with it? She wondered.

He was a strange person in many ways.

After resting for a while, another thought crossed her mind.

‘Why did he come here…?’

He had come all the way to the city, and the place he chose to visit was a slum in the corner of the city?

There was nothing to see here, and the security was terrible.

Of course, she had a hunch.

She couldn’t help but notice the wistful look on his face when he was looking around.

He had memories here.

‘Did he used to live here?’

Come to think of it, he must have lived in the city before the mark appeared.

She hadn’t expected it to be a slum, though.

She smiled bitterly, thinking about him.

She knew his life hadn’t been easy, regardless of his personality.

Even now, after they had gotten a bit closer, she could still sense his wariness.

She felt a pang of sympathy for him.

Fortunately, that thought didn’t last long.

She knew it was rude to dwell on such thoughts.

Instead, she decided to focus on recovering her mental state, as she had been doing earlier.

She didn’t know when he would come back, but considering the duration of the Illusion spell, he would probably return within an hour.

She planned to relax on the bench and enjoy the scenery until then.

The excellent graphics of [Demon’s Saga] made even this shabby area somewhat appealing.

There was a certain warmth even in this seemingly bleak place.

Children were drawing graffiti on the walls with their grubby hands. Priests were handing out food to the beggars.

The sunset in the sky painted a beautiful scene.

It was a peaceful sight, as if it would last forever.

But that peace was shattered sooner than she expected.

“Aaaaagh…!”

“Run… We have to run!”

Screams suddenly erupted from the edge of the slum.

She looked over and saw people running away in terror.

A stunningly handsome man was walking towards them with a nonchalant expression.

He had long blond hair, a towering height, and a kind-looking face.

Ha-neul was shocked when she recognized him.

It was the man who had been causing a stir in the online community recently.

‘Seere?’

Seere, the 70th demon.

She was confused.

The monster they were supposed to raid was casually strolling through the back alleys of the Empire?

Meanwhile, the situation continued to unfold.

Slash-!

Seere suddenly swung his hand, slicing through the ankle of a beggar who was running away.

It wasn’t a complete amputation, but it was a deep wound.

“Aaaaagh…!”

“I told you not to run.”

Seere walked towards the beggar and said,

“I’ll ask you again. Will you serve under me, or will you die a painful death?”

It was exactly what she had read in the community.

The terrified beggar had no choice.

One by one, the people who were running away stopped and agreed to serve under him.

Ha-neul thought frantically.

‘What should I do?’

She hadn’t expected to encounter the event that everyone was curious about.

Other players would be thrilled to meet Seere, but she couldn’t afford to be happy.

She had no intention of joining a strange cult, and Yor was here too.

‘Why now…’

It didn’t matter if she died. She would lose some items, but that was all. But Yor, as an NPC, would disappear from this world forever if he died.

Their lives held vastly different values.

Joining the cult was also a problem. If he was forced to join, he would have to leave his home, wouldn’t he?

No matter what she did, it would lead to a bad ending.

‘No.’

She had to at least warn him. Tell him that a demon had appeared and he had to run.

She turned pale and tried to run away from Seere.

And that was a mistake.

“Are all humans deaf? This is getting annoying.”

Slash-!

Her thigh was sliced open.

“Ugh…!”

The burning pain brought her to her knees. She quickly lowered her Synchronization Rate to the minimum.

Seere was standing in front of her.

He was incredibly fast.

How could he be so fast, even though she had stopped for a moment?

His ability to sense her movements from afar, the power of his attack… he was far beyond her level.

“Hmm? You’re adapting to the pain quite easily… So you’re one of those otherworlders.”

Seere asked with a gentle smile. But she couldn’t feel a single ounce of emotion in his eyes.

It was an unnatural smile, like a demon trying to imitate a human.

He might be beautiful, but she could only feel fear.

He asked her,

“How about it? Will you serve under me?”

She felt a strange pressure weighing down on her. But her answer was already decided.

“…No.”

“Hmm… I see.”

He nodded coldly.

Then, his hand shot towards her neck.

She closed her eyes tightly, bracing for the pain.

Her head would probably be rolling on the ground soon.

But contrary to her expectations, she didn’t die.

Boom!

Something landed in front of her.

The ground cracked and debris flew everywhere.

Seere stepped back, surprised.

Ha-neul opened her eyes and looked up.

Yor was standing in front of her.

“What the hell do you think you’re doing?”

He asked with an annoyed expression.

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Honestly, I was a bit lost in thought.

The memories of the past, which I thought had faded, came flooding back when I returned to this place.

These occasional moments of sentimentality were precious to someone who had lived a bleak life.

It was a bittersweet experience, but it left a deeper impression than eating pizza bread. If I had just gone home after this, it would have been a wonderful day…

But when I returned to where Ha-neul was, I saw a flamboyant guy harassing her.

He was even trying to log her out, so I had to intervene.

If she, the only one who could cast ‘Illusion,’ died, it would be a huge problem for me.

I was originally planning to kick him in the face, but he dodged before I could even reach him.

That’s when I realized he was a skilled fighter.

It was a surprise attack, so it would have been difficult to react, but… his reflexes were incredible.

“No, run! You have to avoid him!”

Ha-neul shouted at me.

She looked desperate.

She said he was a demon named Seere.

I was stunned.

‘…Seere?’

I had heard that name before. Recently, in fact.

He was the demon who appeared a few months after Andromalius died.

I was quite shocked when I heard about it.

I even wondered if it was just an internet rumor.

‘Is that him…?’

And that doubt didn’t disappear even after seeing him in person.

Was that flamboyant guy really the demon?

He looked like he belonged in a gay porn video. He had the aura of someone who would wear black leather and operate in the shadows.

Still, I decided to be cautious.

I wasn’t going to run yet.

I could handle myself, and there were other people here besides her.

‘Of all places…’

And they were ordinary people, not otherworlders.

If I ran, their lives would be in danger.

It wasn’t because of some sense of justice. That was a foreign concept to me.

But I felt a twinge of guilt abandoning all these people.

If my identity was about to be exposed, I would have run without hesitation. But with the ‘Illusion’ spell hiding my true appearance, I could at least buy them some time.

And honestly, I wanted to punch that face at least once.

I pulled up my hood and drew my weapon.

‘Damn it, I should have brought my weapon pouch.’

Unfortunately, all I had was a dagger for self-defense.

I didn’t think it was necessary to bring my expensive spatial pouch to the city, and I hadn’t planned on fighting.

But I could still fight with it, so I charged at him.

Whoosh-!

My dagger sliced through the air, aimed at him. But it didn’t reach him.

He turned his head and dodged it.

His blue eyes glinted with amusement.

“You’re quite fierce.”

I had expected him to dodge.

I didn’t dwell on the missed attack and immediately followed up with another one.

Using the momentum of the dagger, I landed a spinning back elbow.

Thud-!

This attack connected. But it was blocked by his palm.

He said with admiration,

“And quite powerful too.”

I had used my turn, so it was his turn now.

He pushed my elbow away and swung his hand at me. Faint mana was swirling around his fingertips.

I quickly blocked his attack with my dagger.

Clang-!

I felt the weight of his attack, but I managed to block it.

Our eyes met as we struggled for dominance.

He said with admiration,

“You’re quite handsome too.”

I wasn’t interested in compliments from men.

I frowned, and he continued,

“I have a fondness for talented individuals. Be it their looks or their skills… How about it? Will you serve under me? I can offer you a high position. If you’re interested in… male companionship, I can personally teach you.”

“…What?”

I asked him again.

…Did I hear that right?

Was he actually gay?!

“You son of a…!”

I quickly pushed him away.

I felt a shiver run down my spine.

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[Lmaoo yor gonna beat the gay outta him for tryin to seduce him XD]