Chapter 226
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*** A Mistaken Awakening ***
Around 40 people were gathered within a large assembly hall. Around ten or so were politicians or military figures, the rest were Japanese Masters, celebrities, and a few journalists; everyone wore a dashing or dazzling set of clothes.
“Aren’t there too many celebrities in attendance for a banquet held before a military operation? There are so many politicians here as well.”
“Well, this training exercise isn’t a simple military training exercise. In Japan alone, there have been about 1.5 million casualties due to the Legion and Grotesque’s attacks. Currently, interest in safety and the existence of the Master is very high and prominent in the minds of all Japanese citizens, so politicians are jumping into the mix.”
Masters were fast becoming national superstars that were more popular than most celebrity singers or actors, and at the same time, they were experts who were widely respected by everyone. That level of recognition and favorability was a level that could not be ignored, so Arthur, or Seyoung, had also received numerous requests from the Japanese president and members of the National Assembly for his support on various matters.
“I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t expecting it, but… this level of engagement is troublesome.”
Seyoung thought that a being with enormous power, like himself, should not intervene in politics. The influence one could exert was one problem, but Seyoung also felt that it was not right for Masters, who should fight for humanity and Earth, to take political sides and potentially be on oppositional forces.
Yusei, or Adol in-game, who was one of the closer users to Arthur, gave a bitter smile as if he had read Arthur’s thoughts.
“But it is unavoidable. Right now, it’s getting hard for any of us, let alone me, to maintain neutrality. Furthermore…”
“Furthermore?”
“There are Masters who have already taken sides and have started walking the path of politicians. You probably know of the user named Bruce.”
“Ah…”
Bruce Wayne, a magic swordsman who wielded two swords and boasted a super-luxurious set of gear, which he obtained through his enormous wealth, was the eldest son of the chairman of Mega Giant, a huge movie and broadcasting company.
Bruce Wayne’s real name was Christian Michael Bay. From the start, Christian had always been interested in politics, but after becoming a Master and receiving public interest and adoration, he threw himself into the political arena without hesitation. Of course, there was strong opposition from the political world, but his skillful political handling and maneuvering and the outpouring support of the American people allowed him to eventually succeed in becoming a candidate for US Congress.
“But… Masters are like an army in and of themselves. Why would anyone enter a National Assembly or Congress when one has the power to launch a coup at any time?”
“However, unlike a military unit, Masters possess a critical weakness, a manifestation time limit. Paradoxically… that weakness allows Masters to mix with ordinary people.”
“…”
A Master living within reality was not a flawless, omnipotent superhuman. A manifested Master could only exert their absolute power for a brief moment. In addition, the current public image of Masters was good, as there were very few Masters who harmed or took advantage of normal people, even though Masters were beings who had suddenly come across tremendous powers.
Because of the overwhelming power of Masters, there were many forces and groups that tried to suppress and control them, but every time they tried, they were met with strong backlash. What was happening in China was a prime example of this phenomenon.
“Oh my, why are you two talking about such dreary things?”
At that moment, a woman wearing a dress with a bold design that half-exposed her chest approached and snuck in between the two. Tall and fit, she had a slender yet voluptuous body, and she possessed an exotic sense of beauty from her apparent Slavic and Asian descent mixed background. Yusei recognized her and initially made an awkward expression, but he soon gathered himself and smiled brightly before speaking up.
“Ah, it’s Miss Sanae. Seyoung-san, let me introduce to you Sanae Ayase, a newly minted Master. She’s a mage, and her ID is Uld. And here…”
“Of course, I know who this is. It’s Arthur! It is an honor to meet the strongest and most powerful Master in person.”
Sanae clung to Seyoung’s arm, her eyes twinkling. Seyoung paused in embarrassment after feeling Sanae’s voluptuous chest against his arm.
“Oh, hmm. Nice to meet you. I am Seyoung Kim.”
While introducing himself, Seyoung casually removed his arm from Sanae’s grasp. Though Seyoung couldn’t help but feel flattered that such a beauty was enamored with him, he wasn’t the type of person who’d immediately accept the approach of a complete stranger.
“May I join you two?”
“Ah, um, is it okay, Mr. Seyoung?”
“If it’s Yusei-san’s acquaintance, of course.”
Seyoung was not an idiot. To be precise, Seyoung was the very opposite of an idiot. Because of this, Seyoung observed and knew that Yusei and Sanae were not very close, and that Yusei felt something uneasy about her. In addition, the uneasiness didn’t seem to stem from a personal matter but something public in nature.
‘If I tell her to get lost, it will only bring on a greater headache for me and Yusei later on. I’ll just have to deal with her for a moment before sending her on her way.’
Thinking so, Seyoung continued chatting with Yusei about various things. Seyoung also listened to the explanations from several military officials and exchanged greetings with several politicians. Sanae tried to stay by his side and talk to him about various topics, but Seyoung politely cut her off or asked for her understanding and did not allow her to join him in his conversations. She had hit a wall, in a formal manner, so Sanae immediately became sullen as if she had lost all her energy.
“Hmm. It seems he’s not willing to engage publicly. In a situation like this, where a beauty like me suddenly appears and is overly friendly, he’s choosing to cast me aside for the moment rather than engage with me directly, right?”
“You never considered that he just might not be into you?”
Sanae laughed at Yusei’s words, which she couldn’t agree less.
“Oho, there is no man who can’t be charmed. Ah, this is a secret, but if a lady doesn’t have that certainty in her mind, she can’t truly exhibit her true charm.”
Seeing her confident smile, Yusei made a strange expression. Based on her expression, it didn’t seem like she had any ulterior motive other than to get close to Seyoung.
‘Was I mistaken about her intentions?’
Before meeting Seyoung, Yusei had been pressured by the Japanese government to introduce Sanae to Seyoung and to create an opening to allow Sanae to be alone with Seyoung. Obviously, Yusei took these words to mean that the government and Sanae were plotting something against Seyoung. Most likely, the government was trying to appease Seyoung and coax him into doing something.
‘But Seyoung has a strong sense of patriotism. He would never betray his values and be coaxed into doing anything through any normal political maneuver.’
Trying to change Seyoung’s mind by seducing him with a woman was a really low-level idea. To become a Master, one had to have a steely will, regardless of whatever direction that will lay, so could such a strong-willed person be coaxed into doing something by a pretty face? Even if Sanae and Seyoung later became good friends, a large stretch of the imagination to start off with, that would not be enough of a reason for Seyoung to defect to Japan.
‘Do they have some other plans? Unless they’re complete idiots, there’s no way they’re solely relying on swaying him through a pretty face.’
Yusei sighed and got up from his seat. However, there was something Yusei didn’t know.
The politicians who worked in his country, or at least in the current Japanese government, were far dumber than he expected.
“A stimulant. It even has an aphrodisiac effect.”
Seyoung stood up after the meal and smiled. The dining utensils he had used during the meal were coated with a stimulant, so it was clear that he was being targeted.
However, like Merlin and Cruze, Seyoung’s body was slightly different from that of a normal human. He was able to detect quite a few drugs by smell, and even if he consumed or was affected by a drug, it wouldn’t work on him unless he took enough to affect an elephant.
If any biologists could see his body’s inner workings, they’d see that his biological body had evolved to a point where a biologist’s eyes would roll over in surprise. His body had evolved to become a new type of human, whose constitution was completely different from that of an ordinary human.
‘Well, it wasn’t unexpected… I guess Japan is also eyeing the Heaven above the Heavens members. I guess they’re relying on a beauty-type attack?’
Of course, it was very possible for an adult man and woman to sleep together if they saw eye to eye, but how many celebrities or politicians have had their careers ruined because of such obvious scandals? Besides, if a woman ever claimed that she was raped by Seyoung, his public image would be dealt a fatal blow.
Of course, even if that unlikely scenario were to occur, that didn’t mean he’d suddenly switch nationalities and become a Japanese Master, but things would probably become complicated if the woman he slept with ever got pregnant and claimed that the child was his.
Ding~
At that moment, the smartphone in Seyoung’s hand vibrated. Since no more than ten people knew his direct number, it couldn’t be an unimportant call.
[Is this Seyoung?]
“Oh, mother. Have you had dinner?”
It was an unexpected phone call, but Seyoung answered the call. It was his mother, Hye-ran, who called. In the recent past, she had suffered through leukemia and didn’t know if she’d survive another day, but now, she had fully regained her health and was living an active life. When they were still able to exert some influence on Earth, the Noblesse had given Seyoung and his mother this gift.
[Hahaha, the in-flight meal was good, so I ate my fill. I’m getting stronger day by day thanks to you, son.]
Seyoung paused at his mother’s unexpected words.
“In-flight meal? Are you traveling somewhere?”
[I’m crossing the sea to see my busy son’s face. I’ll be able to see you in about two hours.]
At Hye-ran’s words, Seyoung, who had sat down to receive his mother’s call, jumped up. Didn’t his mother’s words mean that she was coming to Japan to see him?
“Oh! Mother, you should have told me you were coming. I would have made time to come and receive you.”
[No, it’s okay. I have a guide and a bodyguard.]
Seyoung’s face hardened. However, he continued to speak calmly and cheerfully.
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“Still, I should go and receive you. Where are you now?”
[Well, I’m not sure either. I’m passing the three-way intersection. I see a sushi restaurant, a supermarket, a bakery, and another restaurant…]
“Hmm. I don’t think I’ll know where you’re at with that info. Tell the guide and bodyguard to take you to the Conrad Hotel. I’ll meet you there”
[Alright. See you in a bit.]
After that, Seyoung hung up the phone. And without hesitation, he turned around and exited the party.
“Oh! Are you meeting your mother? I know this neighborhood really well, so I’ll help guide you!”
Unlike Sanae, who got up from her seat with a happy smile, Yusei made a stiff facial expression.
“I’ll also accompany you. Something doesn’t seem…’
Yusei also felt that something was off. Currently, Seyoung, that is, Arthur Pendragon of the Heaven above the Heavens, was a state guest who came over because of Japan’s desperate lobbying efforts. However, his mother was coming to Japan, of all countries, without contacting him beforehand. Unless the Korean government had gone crazy, how could they let such a thing happen?
Seyoung’s only family was his mother, so once she entered Japan, there was no way to stop Seyoung from staying in Japan to be with his mother. Although Seyoung had some relatives, they had all turned their backs on him and his mother after his father’s death and when they were going through financial trouble. Thus, Seyoung would have no qualms in cutting off any and all relations with them.
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*** A Mistaken Awakening ***
Around 40 people were gathered within a large assembly hall. Around ten or so were politicians or military figures, the rest were Japanese Masters, celebrities, and a few journalists; everyone wore a dashing or dazzling set of clothes.
“Aren’t there too many celebrities in attendance for a banquet held before a military operation? There are so many politicians here as well.”
“Well, this training exercise isn’t a simple military training exercise. In Japan alone, there have been about 1.5 million casualties due to the Legion and Grotesque’s attacks. Currently, interest in safety and the existence of the Master is very high and prominent in the minds of all Japanese citizens, so politicians are jumping into the mix.”
Masters were fast becoming national superstars that were more popular than most celebrity singers or actors, and at the same time, they were experts who were widely respected by everyone. That level of recognition and favorability was a level that could not be ignored, so Arthur, or Seyoung, had also received numerous requests from the Japanese president and members of the National Assembly for his support on various matters.
“I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t expecting it, but… this level of engagement is troublesome.”
Seyoung thought that a being with enormous power, like himself, should not intervene in politics. The influence one could exert was one problem, but Seyoung also felt that it was not right for Masters, who should fight for humanity and Earth, to take political sides and potentially be on oppositional forces.
Yusei, or Adol in-game, who was one of the closer users to Arthur, gave a bitter smile as if he had read Arthur’s thoughts.
“But it is unavoidable. Right now, it’s getting hard for any of us, let alone me, to maintain neutrality. Furthermore…”
“Furthermore?”
“There are Masters who have already taken sides and have started walking the path of politicians. You probably know of the user named Bruce.”
“Ah…”
Bruce Wayne, a magic swordsman who wielded two swords and boasted a super-luxurious set of gear, which he obtained through his enormous wealth, was the eldest son of the chairman of Mega Giant, a huge movie and broadcasting company.
Bruce Wayne’s real name was Christian Michael Bay. From the start, Christian had always been interested in politics, but after becoming a Master and receiving public interest and adoration, he threw himself into the political arena without hesitation. Of course, there was strong opposition from the political world, but his skillful political handling and maneuvering and the outpouring support of the American people allowed him to eventually succeed in becoming a candidate for US Congress.
“But… Masters are like an army in and of themselves. Why would anyone enter a National Assembly or Congress when one has the power to launch a coup at any time?”
“However, unlike a military unit, Masters possess a critical weakness, a manifestation time limit. Paradoxically… that weakness allows Masters to mix with ordinary people.”
“…”
A Master living within reality was not a flawless, omnipotent superhuman. A manifested Master could only exert their absolute power for a brief moment. In addition, the current public image of Masters was good, as there were very few Masters who harmed or took advantage of normal people, even though Masters were beings who had suddenly come across tremendous powers.
Because of the overwhelming power of Masters, there were many forces and groups that tried to suppress and control them, but every time they tried, they were met with strong backlash. What was happening in China was a prime example of this phenomenon.
“Oh my, why are you two talking about such dreary things?”
At that moment, a woman wearing a dress with a bold design that half-exposed her chest approached and snuck in between the two. Tall and fit, she had a slender yet voluptuous body, and she possessed an exotic sense of beauty from her apparent Slavic and Asian descent mixed background. Yusei recognized her and initially made an awkward expression, but he soon gathered himself and smiled brightly before speaking up.
“Ah, it’s Miss Sanae. Seyoung-san, let me introduce to you Sanae Ayase, a newly minted Master. She’s a mage, and her ID is Uld. And here…”
“Of course, I know who this is. It’s Arthur! It is an honor to meet the strongest and most powerful Master in person.”
Sanae clung to Seyoung’s arm, her eyes twinkling. Seyoung paused in embarrassment after feeling Sanae’s voluptuous chest against his arm.
“Oh, hmm. Nice to meet you. I am Seyoung Kim.”
While introducing himself, Seyoung casually removed his arm from Sanae’s grasp. Though Seyoung couldn’t help but feel flattered that such a beauty was enamored with him, he wasn’t the type of person who’d immediately accept the approach of a complete stranger.
“May I join you two?”
“Ah, um, is it okay, Mr. Seyoung?”
“If it’s Yusei-san’s acquaintance, of course.”
Seyoung was not an idiot. To be precise, Seyoung was the very opposite of an idiot. Because of this, Seyoung observed and knew that Yusei and Sanae were not very close, and that Yusei felt something uneasy about her. In addition, the uneasiness didn’t seem to stem from a personal matter but something public in nature.
‘If I tell her to get lost, it will only bring on a greater headache for me and Yusei later on. I’ll just have to deal with her for a moment before sending her on her way.’
Thinking so, Seyoung continued chatting with Yusei about various things. Seyoung also listened to the explanations from several military officials and exchanged greetings with several politicians. Sanae tried to stay by his side and talk to him about various topics, but Seyoung politely cut her off or asked for her understanding and did not allow her to join him in his conversations. She had hit a wall, in a formal manner, so Sanae immediately became sullen as if she had lost all her energy.
“Hmm. It seems he’s not willing to engage publicly. In a situation like this, where a beauty like me suddenly appears and is overly friendly, he’s choosing to cast me aside for the moment rather than engage with me directly, right?”
“You never considered that he just might not be into you?”
Sanae laughed at Yusei’s words, which she couldn’t agree less.
“Oho, there is no man who can’t be charmed. Ah, this is a secret, but if a lady doesn’t have that certainty in her mind, she can’t truly exhibit her true charm.”
Seeing her confident smile, Yusei made a strange expression. Based on her expression, it didn’t seem like she had any ulterior motive other than to get close to Seyoung.
‘Was I mistaken about her intentions?’
Before meeting Seyoung, Yusei had been pressured by the Japanese government to introduce Sanae to Seyoung and to create an opening to allow Sanae to be alone with Seyoung. Obviously, Yusei took these words to mean that the government and Sanae were plotting something against Seyoung. Most likely, the government was trying to appease Seyoung and coax him into doing something.
‘But Seyoung has a strong sense of patriotism. He would never betray his values and be coaxed into doing anything through any normal political maneuver.’
Trying to change Seyoung’s mind by seducing him with a woman was a really low-level idea. To become a Master, one had to have a steely will, regardless of whatever direction that will lay, so could such a strong-willed person be coaxed into doing something by a pretty face? Even if Sanae and Seyoung later became good friends, a large stretch of the imagination to start off with, that would not be enough of a reason for Seyoung to defect to Japan.
‘Do they have some other plans? Unless they’re complete idiots, there’s no way they’re solely relying on swaying him through a pretty face.’
Yusei sighed and got up from his seat. However, there was something Yusei didn’t know.
The politicians who worked in his country, or at least in the current Japanese government, were far dumber than he expected.
“A stimulant. It even has an aphrodisiac effect.”
Seyoung stood up after the meal and smiled. The dining utensils he had used during the meal were coated with a stimulant, so it was clear that he was being targeted.
However, like Merlin and Cruze, Seyoung’s body was slightly different from that of a normal human. He was able to detect quite a few drugs by smell, and even if he consumed or was affected by a drug, it wouldn’t work on him unless he took enough to affect an elephant.
If any biologists could see his body’s inner workings, they’d see that his biological body had evolved to a point where a biologist’s eyes would roll over in surprise. His body had evolved to become a new type of human, whose constitution was completely different from that of an ordinary human.
‘Well, it wasn’t unexpected… I guess Japan is also eyeing the Heaven above the Heavens members. I guess they’re relying on a beauty-type attack?’
Of course, it was very possible for an adult man and woman to sleep together if they saw eye to eye, but how many celebrities or politicians have had their careers ruined because of such obvious scandals? Besides, if a woman ever claimed that she was raped by Seyoung, his public image would be dealt a fatal blow.
Of course, even if that unlikely scenario were to occur, that didn’t mean he’d suddenly switch nationalities and become a Japanese Master, but things would probably become complicated if the woman he slept with ever got pregnant and claimed that the child was his.
Ding~
At that moment, the smartphone in Seyoung’s hand vibrated. Since no more than ten people knew his direct number, it couldn’t be an unimportant call.
[Is this Seyoung?]
“Oh, mother. Have you had dinner?”
It was an unexpected phone call, but Seyoung answered the call. It was his mother, Hye-ran, who called. In the recent past, she had suffered through leukemia and didn’t know if she’d survive another day, but now, she had fully regained her health and was living an active life. When they were still able to exert some influence on Earth, the Noblesse had given Seyoung and his mother this gift.
[Hahaha, the in-flight meal was good, so I ate my fill. I’m getting stronger day by day thanks to you, son.]
Seyoung paused at his mother’s unexpected words.
“In-flight meal? Are you traveling somewhere?”
[I’m crossing the sea to see my busy son’s face. I’ll be able to see you in about two hours.]
At Hye-ran’s words, Seyoung, who had sat down to receive his mother’s call, jumped up. Didn’t his mother’s words mean that she was coming to Japan to see him?
“Oh! Mother, you should have told me you were coming. I would have made time to come and receive you.”
[No, it’s okay. I have a guide and a bodyguard.]
Seyoung’s face hardened. However, he continued to speak calmly and cheerfully.
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“Still, I should go and receive you. Where are you now?”
[Well, I’m not sure either. I’m passing the three-way intersection. I see a sushi restaurant, a supermarket, a bakery, and another restaurant…]
“Hmm. I don’t think I’ll know where you’re at with that info. Tell the guide and bodyguard to take you to the Conrad Hotel. I’ll meet you there”
[Alright. See you in a bit.]
After that, Seyoung hung up the phone. And without hesitation, he turned around and exited the party.
“Oh! Are you meeting your mother? I know this neighborhood really well, so I’ll help guide you!”
Unlike Sanae, who got up from her seat with a happy smile, Yusei made a stiff facial expression.
“I’ll also accompany you. Something doesn’t seem…’
Yusei also felt that something was off. Currently, Seyoung, that is, Arthur Pendragon of the Heaven above the Heavens, was a state guest who came over because of Japan’s desperate lobbying efforts. However, his mother was coming to Japan, of all countries, without contacting him beforehand. Unless the Korean government had gone crazy, how could they let such a thing happen?
Seyoung’s only family was his mother, so once she entered Japan, there was no way to stop Seyoung from staying in Japan to be with his mother. Although Seyoung had some relatives, they had all turned their backs on him and his mother after his father’s death and when they were going through financial trouble. Thus, Seyoung would have no qualms in cutting off any and all relations with them.
*** A Mistaken Awakening ***Around 40 people were gathered within a large assembly hall. Around ten or so were politicians or military figures, the rest were Japanese Masters, celebrities, and a few journalists; everyone wore a dashing or dazzling set of clothes.Aren't there too many celebrities in attendance for a banquet held before a military operation? There are so many politicians here as well.Well, this training exercise isn't a simple military training exercise. In Japan alone, there have been about 1.5 million casualties due to the Legion and Grotesque's attacks. Currently, interest in safety and the existence of the Master is very high and prominent in the minds of all Japanese citizens, so politicians are jumping into the mix.Masters were fast becoming national superstars that were more popular than most celebrity singers or actors, and at the same time, they were experts who were widely respected by everyone. That level of recognition and favorability was a level that could not be ignored, so Arthur, or Seyoung, had also received numerous requests from the Japanese president and members of the National Assembly for his support on various matters.I'd be lying if I said I wasn't expecting it, but this level of engagement is troublesome.Seyoung thought that a being with enormous power, like himself, should not intervene in politics. The influence one could exert was one problem, but Seyoung also felt that it was not right for Masters, who should fight for humanity and Earth, to take political sides and potentially be on oppositional forces.Yusei, or Adol in-game, who was one of the closer users to Arthur, gave a bitter smile as if he had read Arthur's thoughts.But it is unavoidable. Right now, it's getting hard for any of us, let alone me, to maintain neutrality. FurthermoreFurthermore?There are Masters who have already taken sides and have started walking the path of politicians. You probably know of the user named Bruce.AhBruce Wayne, a magic swordsman who wielded two swords and boasted a super-luxurious set of gear, which he obtained through his enormous wealth, was the eldest son of the chairman of Mega Giant, a huge movie and broadcasting company.Bruce Wayne's real name was Christian Michael Bay. From the start, Christian had always been interested in politics, but after becoming a Master and receiving public interest and adoration, he threw himself into the political arena without hesitation. Of course, there was strong opposition from the political world, but his skillful political handling and maneuvering and the outpouring support of the American people allowed him to eventually succeed in becoming a candidate for US Congress.But Masters are like an army in and of themselves. Why would anyone enter a National Assembly or Congress when one has the power to launch a coup at any time?However, unlike a military unit, Masters possess a critical weakness, a manifestation time limit. Paradoxically that weakness allows Masters to mix with ordinary people.A Master living within reality was not a flawless, omnipotent superhuman. A manifested Master could only exert their absolute power for a brief moment. In addition, the current public image of Masters was good, as there were very few Masters who harmed or took advantage of normal people, even though Masters were beings who had suddenly come across tremendous powers.Because of the overwhelming power of Masters, there were many forces and groups that tried to suppress and control them, but every time they tried, they were met with strong backlash. What was happening in China was a prime example of this phenomenon.Oh my, why are you two talking about such dreary things?At that moment, a woman wearing a dress with a bold design that half-exposed her chest approached and snuck in between the two. Tall and fit, she had a slender yet voluptuous body, and she possessed an exotic sense of beauty from her apparent Slavic and Asian descent mixed background. Yusei recognized her and initially made an awkward expression, but he soon gathered himself and smiled brightly before speaking up.Ah, it's Miss Sanae. Seyoung-san, let me introduce to you Sanae Ayase, a newly minted Master. She's a mage, and her ID is Uld. And hereOf course, I know who this is. It's Arthur! It is an honor to meet the strongest and most powerful Master in person.Sanae clung to Seyoung's arm, her eyes twinkling. Seyoung paused in embarrassment after feeling Sanae's voluptuous chest against his arm.Oh, hmm. Nice to meet you. I am Seyoung Kim.While introducing himself, Seyoung casually removed his arm from Sanae's grasp. Though Seyoung couldn't help but feel flattered that such a beauty was enamored with him, he wasn't the type of person who'd immediately accept the approach of a complete stranger.May I join you two?Ah, um, is it okay, Mr. Seyoung?If it's Yusei-san's acquaintance, of course.Seyoung was not an idiot. To be precise, Seyoung was the very opposite of an idiot. Because of this, Seyoung observed and knew that Yusei and Sanae were not very close, and that Yusei felt something uneasy about her. In addition, the uneasiness didn't seem to stem from a personal matter but something public in nature.If I tell her to get lost, it will only bring on a greater headache for me and Yusei later on. I'll just have to deal with her for a moment before sending her on her way.'Thinking so, Seyoung continued chatting with Yusei about various things. Seyoung also listened to the explanations from several military officials and exchanged greetings with several politicians. Sanae tried to stay by his side and talk to him about various topics, but Seyoung politely cut her off or asked for her understanding and did not allow her to join him in his conversations. She had hit a wall, in a formal manner, so Sanae immediately became sullen as if she had lost all her energy.Hmm. It seems he's not willing to engage publicly. In a situation like this, where a beauty like me suddenly appears and is overly friendly, he's choosing to cast me aside for the moment rather than engage with me directly, right?You never considered that he just might not be into you?Sanae laughed at Yusei's words, which she couldn't agree less.Oho, there is no man who can't be charmed. Ah, this is a secret, but if a lady doesn't have that certainty in her mind, she can't truly exhibit her true charm.Seeing her confident smile, Yusei made a strange expression. Based on her expression, it didn't seem like she had any ulterior motive other than to get close to Seyoung.Was I mistaken about her intentions?'Before meeting Seyoung, Yusei had been pressured by the Japanese government to introduce Sanae to Seyoung and to create an opening to allow Sanae to be alone with Seyoung. Obviously, Yusei took these words to mean that the government and Sanae were plotting something against Seyoung. Most likely, the government was trying to appease Seyoung and coax him into doing something.But Seyoung has a strong sense of patriotism. He would never betray his values and be coaxed into doing anything through any normal political maneuver.'Trying to change Seyoung's mind by seducing him with a woman was a really low-level idea. To become a Master, one had to have a steely will, regardless of whatever direction that will lay, so could such a strong-willed person be coaxed into doing something by a pretty face? Even if Sanae and Seyoung later became good friends, a large stretch of the imagination to start off with, that would not be enough of a reason for Seyoung to defect to Japan.Do they have some other plans? Unless they're complete idiots, there's no way they're solely relying on swaying him through a pretty face.'Yusei sighed and got up from his seat. However, there was something Yusei didn't know.The politicians who worked in his country, or at least in the current Japanese government, were far dumber than he expected.A stimulant. It even has an aphrodisiac effect.Seyoung stood up after the meal and smiled. The dining utensils he had used during the meal were coated with a stimulant, so it was clear that he was being targeted.However, like Merlin and Cruze, Seyoung's body was slightly different from that of a normal human. He was able to detect quite a few drugs by smell, and even if he consumed or was affected by a drug, it wouldn't work on him unless he took enough to affect an elephant.If any biologists could see his body's inner workings, they'd see that his biological body had evolved to a point where a biologist's eyes would roll over in surprise. His body had evolved to become a new type of human, whose constitution was completely different from that of an ordinary human.Well, it wasn't unexpected I guess Japan is also eyeing the Heaven above the Heavens members. I guess they're relying on a beauty-type attack?'Of course, it was very possible for an adult man and woman to sleep together if they saw eye to eye, but how many celebrities or politicians have had their careers ruined because of such obvious scandals? Besides, if a woman ever claimed that she was raped by Seyoung, his public image would be dealt a fatal blow.Of course, even if that unlikely scenario were to occur, that didn't mean he'd suddenly switch nationalities and become a Japanese Master, but things would probably become complicated if the woman he slept with ever got pregnant and claimed that the child was his.Ding~At that moment, the smartphone in Seyoung's hand vibrated. Since no more than ten people knew his direct number, it couldn't be an unimportant call.Is this Seyoung?Oh, mother. Have you had dinner?It was an unexpected phone call, but Seyoung answered the call. It was his mother, Hye-ran, who called. In the recent past, she had suffered through leukemia and didn't know if she'd survive another day, but now, she had fully regained her health and was living an active life. When they were still able to exert some influence on Earth, the Noblesse had given Seyoung and his mother this gift.Hahaha, the in-flight meal was good, so I ate my fill. I'm getting stronger day by day thanks to you, son.Seyoung paused at his mother's unexpected words.In-flight meal? Are you traveling somewhere?I'm crossing the sea to see my busy son's face. I'll be able to see you in about two hours.At Hye-ran's words, Seyoung, who had sat down to receive his mother's call, jumped up. Didn't his mother's words mean that she was coming to Japan to see him?Oh! Mother, you should have told me you were coming. I would have made time to come and receive you.No, it's okay. I have a guide and a bodyguard.Seyoung's face hardened. However, he continued to speak calmly and cheerfully.When you're just trying to make great content at bit.ly/3iBfjkV.Still, I should go and receive you. Where are you now?Well, I'm not sure either. I'm passing the three-way intersection. I see a sushi restaurant, a supermarket, a bakery, and another restaurantHmm. I don't think I'll know where you're at with that info. Tell the guide and bodyguard to take you to the Conrad Hotel. I'll meet you thereAlright. See you in a bit.After that, Seyoung hung up the phone. And without hesitation, he turned around and exited the party.Oh! Are you meeting your mother? I know this neighborhood really well, so I'll help guide you!Unlike Sanae, who got up from her seat with a happy smile, Yusei made a stiff facial expression.I'll also accompany you. Something doesn't seem'Yusei also felt that something was off. Currently, Seyoung, that is, Arthur Pendragon of the Heaven above the Heavens, was a state guest who came over because of Japan's desperate lobbying efforts. However, his mother was coming to Japan, of all countries, without contacting him beforehand. Unless the Korean government had gone crazy, how could they let such a thing happen?Seyoung's only family was his mother, so once she entered Japan, there was no way to stop Seyoung from staying in Japan to be with his mother. Although Seyoung had some relatives, they had all turned their backs on him and his mother after his father's death and when they were going through financial trouble. Thus, Seyoung would have no qualms in cutting off any and all relations with them.
