Popular NPC in a Gender-Reversed Game – Chapter 42

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Translator: FusionX
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Several days had passed since the battle with Seere.

Thankfully, nothing much had happened. No one had visited, aside from one person, and the monsters hadn’t caused any trouble.

Thanks to that, Yor was able to recover from the fatigue he’d accumulated in the city. Whether it was from the fight or the stimulation of the city, he’d felt exhausted as soon as he returned home.

It reaffirmed his belief that there was no place like home.

He’d stored Seere’s severed left arm deep within his storage.

“The ability is quite useful, but…”

It was difficult to use. While it had a powerful effect, it also came with significant limitations.

First, there was a ten-minute cooldown period. He couldn’t use it repeatedly like Seere.

Furthermore, it required a certain range to summon objects. A radius of about 15 meters around him. Not too short, but not long either.

Seere hadn’t seemed to have such limitations. The arm must have weakened after being severed.

At least it wasn’t rotting, thanks to its demonic nature. That was a relief. If it had started to decay and attract insects, he would have thrown it away, regardless of its ability.

The shape of a hand was also inconvenient. It was awkward to carry around or hang anywhere.

‘Is there a way to process it?’

But even these inconveniences were minor compared to the biggest drawback.

He couldn’t use it in public.

If Seere found out that Yor had his arm, he would come looking for it, even if he wasn’t dead. The knights might also come after him, since it was a demonic artifact.

It was a useless treasure, an item he couldn’t use.

Naturally, it ended up in storage.

And so, his storage continued to grow.

Despite the peaceful days, he couldn’t shake off his unease.

After causing such a commotion in the city, he had many questions.

Were the knights looking for him?

Even though he’d concealed his face, he had severed Seere’s arm. Considering the scarcity of skilled individuals, they might try to find him.

What was the Lemegeton cult doing?

Now that they knew he was a Carrier, they would be actively searching for him. Judging by Lian’s reaction, Carriers were valuable to the cult.

He could make several guesses, but they were just guesses. Confined to the forest, his view of the outside world was limited.

The incident had also made it difficult for him to venture out in disguise. While he could change his hair and eye color, he couldn’t change his build. As frustrating as it was, he had to remain hidden in the forest for a while.

Fortunately, he had someone who could act as his eyes and ears.

“I’m here!”

Speak of the devil.

His information provider had arrived.

As soon as she arrived, he bombarded her with questions. About Seere’s whereabouts, the mysterious hooded figure in the city, and the general public’s reaction.

Of course, he kept his own involvement a secret. There was no need to tell anyone he’d been to the city.

While he didn’t mind Chae-rin knowing, he didn’t want to increase the number of people who knew.

But her next words surprised him.

“Oh, the hooded NPC? You don’t have to hide it. I already know you went to the city and caused a ruckus.”

“…Huh?”

She already knew?

While Chae-rin’s thoughts about Yor had shifted, she hadn’t acted on them.

She intended to visit him more often, but nothing beyond that.

Despite her cheerful and sociable personality, she, like Ha-neul, lacked experience with the opposite sex.

So, even if she wanted to do something, she didn’t know how.

Still, she decided it was best to be honest, so she told him the truth.

She knew that he was the hooded NPC who had caused such a stir in the online community. She also briefly explained how she’d figured it out.

“…Really?”

He seemed momentarily surprised but quickly regained his composure and nodded.

Inwardly, he was still shocked.

What kind of intuition was that? How could she figure it out so quickly?

Even though they met often and she was familiar with his build, it was still a frightening level of observation.

He was relieved that she didn’t seem to have any intention of telling anyone else.

“Anyway, I’m the only one who knows, so don’t worry.”

Chae-rin concluded the conversation.

Then, she focused on her inner turmoil.

Thump- thump-

She could feel her heart beating slightly faster.

It wasn’t exactly excitement… or maybe it was, but right now, the physiological factors were more prominent.

Summer had arrived, and Yor’s clothing had become thinner.

While he still wore his usual shorts and a short-sleeved shirt, the fabric itself was lighter.

As a result, the contours of his body were clearly visible.

Chae-rin glanced at him and thought,

‘He has abs…’

She’d suspected as much, but actually seeing the outline was incredibly stimulating.

‘Is he really unaware…?’

She thought, trying to cool her flushed face.

Perhaps because he was skilled enough to sever Seere’s arm, he seemed completely oblivious to his surroundings. He probably wasn’t afraid of being attacked, since he could easily defend himself.

Most “men” would be embarrassed to wear such thin clothing in public.

It left the onlookers struggling to contain themselves.

Although she vehemently denied any romantic interest in an NPC, Chae-rin was still a young, healthy “woman.” Physiological curiosity was always present.

So… it was a bit crude, but she would be honest.

‘I want to try it too!’

19+ mode!!!

Stories about “19+ mode” were frequently posted online.

Someone had seduced a village youth and unlocked 19+ mode, or rescued an NPC from bandits and been rewarded with a 19+ experience.

There were even videos circulating on shady websites.

Whenever such content appeared, users would express their envy and jealousy with downvotes.

The videos, in particular, drew heavy criticism due to ethical concerns.

But curiosity was inevitable. The game developers had created the content, so it was only natural to want to experience it.

‘Should I… show him my breasts or something…?’

She briefly considered it. Even in this world, a “woman’s” breasts were considered attractive.

But she quickly shook her head.

‘No, no.’

Such a straightforward approach could backfire and decrease a “man’s” interest. He might even find it vulgar.

Countless online stories had proven this.

‘Sigh… who would be interested in me anyway?’

After much deliberation, Chae-rin sighed and gave up. Seducing someone was beyond her capabilities.

She decided to stick to providing information.

“…Don’t worry. The knights aren’t interested in the hooded figure.”

Or rather, they couldn’t be interested. They were too busy dealing with the Lemegeton cult and tracking down Seere.

On the other hand, the Lemegeton cult was very interested. They were lurking around the Empire, even at the risk of being caught.

“I guess they’re upset about their demon’s arm being cut off. They’re frantically searching for you. But they don’t seem interested in this forest yet…”

“Hmm…”

Yor nodded.

He’d expected Lemegeton’s reaction, but it was still unsettling to hear it confirmed.

At least they hadn’t revealed that he was a Carrier. If they had, Chae-rin would have definitely asked about it.

‘This is a headache.’

They would eventually come searching near the forest. He hoped it wouldn’t be anytime soon.

Putting that aside for now, Yor extended his hand towards Chae-rin.

According to their agreement, he had something to receive.

“So, did you get the holy water?”

He was running low on holy water.

He’d used a lot recently due to consecutive Berserk A episodes.

Chae-rin nodded and opened her inventory.

“Ah, yes. Here.”

Yor frowned after receiving the item.

“Are you kidding me? This is all? Why are there only two?”

While it might have looked like extortion, he had paid her and given her a reward.

“Calm down! I searched everywhere for these. Holy water is really rare these days because of the demon.”

“What?”

Yor listened intently.

She explained that the entire nation was actively buying up holy water. It was effective against demons, so they were stockpiling it for the future.

As a result, the price of holy water had skyrocketed.

‘…Damn it.’

This was terrible news for Yor.

He’d been relying on holy water to manage his Berserk A episodes. Without it, he would have to endure the agonizing pain again.

He still had a few reserves, but they wouldn’t last long.

Seeing his grim expression, Chae-rin tried to comfort him.

“Don’t worry. I’ll do my best to find more. The demand won’t stay this high forever.”

Yor nodded… But contrary to his hopes, the supply of holy water didn’t recover.

‘…Is this all?’

He received one more bottle the following month.

‘…None? Not even one?’

The month after that, he couldn’t get any at all.

The Knights had secured exclusive purchasing agreements.

A flustered Chae-rin stammered,

“J-Just wait a bit longer! The supply will recover eventually…!”

“Sigh…”

Yor cursed inwardly.

‘Seere, that son of a bitch…’

He should have killed him when he had the chance.

He hoped news of Seere’s death would arrive soon.

A few more days passed.

News did arrive, though it wasn’t about Seere. It was news that shocked the entire world.

More than two months had passed since Yor’s battle with Seere.

It was almost the one-year anniversary of [Demon’s Saga]’s launch.

The developers posted an announcement to commemorate the occasion.

[Ver 02. Update Notes]

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