Chapter 640 – Chapter 640. Mine Organization
[This is the place where the battle between the demon Karcus and the magician Lee Ho-yeon took place. Even though it was washed away by the sea, the traces of the battle are still there…]
In the news, the anchor was standing in front of a sandy beach that was off-limits.
The west coast of the United States where the battle between the demon Karcus and Lee Ho-yeon took place.
Reporters were still flocking there.
This is because Karcus’ corpse was only revealed as a picture, and was being studied by the wizarding society, and people’s anxiety about the new threat was growing.
“Haa… What are you talking about?”
Alice let out a sigh while watching the news about Karkus and Lee Ho-yeon.
She is in the Iris Guild’s 1st team leader’s office.
It was the office used by her older sister, Irene.
Iris Guild.
The Iris Guild, which has gradually grown stronger based on the overwhelming amount of information and talented people, has now become the world’s No. 1 guild that no one can ignore.
The presence of the guild leader Iris, who rules the night, was a big factor in coming this far, but she also had other reasons that Ellis thought were great.
Inside the guild, the heir structure was not divided between Irene and Alice, and as the Korean branch grew, it easily collaborated with Victoria Academy, and established a global presence with information about the terror of the pandemic and the monsters of hell.
It was all related to Lee Ho-yeon.
[In an interview with Mage Lee Ho-yeon, not only Karcus, but also warned of the possibility of a new demon appearing…]
“So, what the hell is a demon…”
People were frightened by the new menace of demons.
Being afraid of the unknown is a natural human instinct.
But Alice had no time to be afraid.
As the successor of the Iris Guild, he had to be more calm at times like this.
So she researched the devil.
She checked the video of the battle between Karkus and Lee Ho-yeon, and she also understood that the creature was called a ‘devil’.
So, what the hell is the devil?
Alice furrowed her eyebrows in her frustration.
There was information Lee Ho-yeon told me, but there was no definite substance.
As an information guild, the Iris Guild couldn’t just catch the buzz.
“Sister. Is there any news that a new demon has been discovered?”
Elise turned her head to look at Irene.
Irene was wearing a neat blouse and skirt, crossing her legs, organizing her files.
Just in time, she was sorting out her information about the devil, so Irene casually pulled out her papers and moved to Elise’s side.
“Yes. But mysterious beings are still being discovered around the gates of hell.”
Irene laid out a picture of her on her desk where Alice was sitting with her.
These photos were invaluable because it takes hundreds or thousands of drones to produce one or two useful photos.
“… Are these demons?”
Alice stared blankly at the photos.
Horns on the head and a fearful appearance.
Some objects had wings, and some objects were shaped like round spheres rather than human beings.
In fact, you can’t tell from the photo alone whether this is a demon or an undiscovered monster.
Although she heard what the guild leader said, Angela, who had seen the devil herself…
‘It seems to have become a herbivore facing a beast.’
‘Just looking at it makes me doubt my existence.’
‘It gives off a different atmosphere from the monster.’
Well, if you hear these words, you should feel them properly.
At a time like this, it would be nice if Lee Ho-yeon could help…
“Our Alice, are you worried about something?”
Irene looked at Ellis and smiled warmly.
She could sympathize with her brother’s displeasure, which could be felt just by looking at his expression.
“It’s ridiculous. If everything is well, shouldn’t you come to France and help us with our work?”
“Huh? You mean the guild leader?”
Irene answered while organizing the photos around the gates of hell.
“Lee Ho-yeon, not my dad. I told you to contact me a lot, but I only contact you when there’s work or when it’s necessary. Just like my sister said, she sees us very comfortably.”
“Is that so? Uhm. But you still ask about my regards every day. I even said that I would grant your wish later…”
Irene’s last words were muttered, lowering her voice, but Ellis, who was right next to her, could of course hear them.
“Haaaaa…
Seeing her sister like that makes her head hurt.
Even though she was weak to herself until now, why did she become like that when she was the best at the guild?
Is this also Lee Ho-yeon’s work?
[The existence of a demon that is heating up the world. The public is waiting for the magicians to finish their research. In some cases, a religion called Satanism appeared. There is a mine behind it…]
Then the news anchor delivered another piece of news.
The quiet demons began to move.
It was information she already knew, but Elise narrowed her brow and opened her mouth.
“…Sister. Did you have information about those demons?”
“If it’s information about the Mines who have recently started reuniting, I think the 3rd team leader reported it. My sister will look for it, so will she wait a moment?”
Alice remembers that Lee Ho-yeon was particularly sensitive to her information about the demons.
‘If you contact me publicly, I’ll take the job and go.’
Information about Mine is not all.
Anomalies and new materials that have recently occurred.
He would be happy if you let Lee Ho-yeon hear this too.
If you go to Korea with this and ask if you only contact me when there is work, your expression will be quite nice.
As Irene rummaged through her papers, Elise smiled.
*
Life is a series of nights you don’t like to sleep and mornings you want to sleep in.
As the words I heard somewhere, I barely got out of bed today.
After showing Rebecca her husband’s abilities last night and setting her home right, it’s time for her outside work.
The second day since she returned to Korea.
Around lunchtime, Lee Ho-yeon headed to Im Sol’s lab.
Originally, I was supposed to meet Im Sol in America, but she didn’t get to meet her because she didn’t have time.
“The academy is really quiet.”
She was strangely accustomed to walking through the quiet academy.
She had rarely seen the raucous academy these days.
Most of the cadets are probably fighting monsters in the field.
Because catching the monster itself was a test.
Moving her feet in a daze, she entered Im Sol’s lab on the second floor of the Mado Building.
Im Sol was concentrating on his magic research today, and as soon as her eyes met, she was delighted and she took Lee Ho-yeon’s hand.
“It’s nice to see you. I was going to do sparring, which I couldn’t do in America.”
“Didn’t you ask for help with Karkus’ research today?”
“There are also studies that can only be obtained in actual combat.”
“What is that…”
And as soon as she met Im Sol, she was taken to the arena.
No matter how much she insisted on being a patient, Im Sol did not treat her like Baek Ah-yeong.
“No, Sol. Let’s stop now…”
“Then, shall we do just this much for today?”
The Dalian itself was forced to start, but fortunately, it seems that Lee Ho-yeon took into account the fact that he had just been discharged from the hospital.
It was difficult to write future wisdom or open mind right away, but Imsol also did not show her sincerity.
After the sudden sparring, he went straight into recovery.
It was truly Im Sol-like progress.
“How did you use the thing that distracted your mana just a while ago? I’m sure my magic was complete… But it doesn’t work backwards, does it feel like it’s disappearing altogether?”
“It’s a magic I’ve been thinking about for a while. I thought it would be easier to deal with the magic of Hell than to reverse it.”
“Certainly… It takes a long time to reverse the magic power of hell. If the humanoid demons use magic later…”
Imsol thought to himself and nodded her head.
Even if I explained this much to a genius, the conversation was very comfortable because he understood it on his own.
Lee Ho-yeon confidently held out her shoulder and continued her words.
“I’ve decided on a name for the magic.”
“Really?”
“Yes. ‘Eraser.’ It erases mana.”
“Eraser…”
Upon hearing her name, Imsol nodded her head and continued her words.
“I’ve heard of it. You think you’re cool, but people around you look at you strangely. They say it’s secondary disease? They say it’s a big deal in Victoria Academy Middle School.”
“…”
“I’m kidding. There’s no way our student is a second grader.”
Im-sol immediately smiled and offered hot chocolate, but Im-sol doesn’t joke about magic, if not in other fields.
‘… Are you so hungry? I don’t think it’s to that extent.’
Lee Ho-yeon took a sip of the hot chocolate Im Sol gave her.
Fortunately, it was a real joke, so the conversation immediately led to another topic.
“Will studying Karcus’s body help me deal with other demons?”
“Of course. Even though they are different species, demons are creatures specializing in the magic of hell.”
“Then what’s the difference between demons and monsters? I heard that Karkus has almost no intelligence.”
“… Isn’t that a philosophical question?”
Time passed quickly as we discussed the powers of demons and hell.
In fact, even Lee Ho-yeon could not properly grasp the existence of the devil.
I’ve killed a lot of demons in the game, but I don’t usually analyze enemy corpses in Yagem.
All Lee Ho-yeon knew was how to deal with them comfortably.
‘That said, I can’t tell you how to deal with demons whose identities haven’t been revealed yet.’
Sniffling-
I poured almost all the hot chocolate into my mouth.
Watching the rattling kettle fill the cup with hot chocolate, Imsol continued.
“There is something I realized while studying the heart of Karcus, in the way that the magic of hell spreads through the body…”
Time passed quickly as I listened to Im Sol’s words with the sweetness spreading in her mouth.
Oh Soon-do-soon had a conversation and we were talking for hours.
Lee Ho-yeon, who checked the smart watch, sneaked up from her seat.
“I should go soon. I have something to talk about with the student president.”
Today’s schedule was Im Sol and Moon Su-rin.
I also tried to meet the Lucy Rumi twins, but they said that they were out of the country to hunt down monsters in Hell.
I told you not to do anything too dangerous, so I’ll be right back.
“… To go already? The sun hasn’t even set yet.”
Imsol’s eyes stare at me.
Even her eye contact reveals her intentions.
‘You’re asking for sugar supplements.’
But it’s no use even if you send me a faint look.
From now on, meeting Moon Soo-rin, she has to think about how to move from now on.
Surin noona told me that she would tell me the latest trends of demons.
She was uneasy about what the quiet maestro might be doing.
“Professor. You should focus on Karcus research now.”
“Are you a professor only at times like this?”
“Sol. I’ll come back next time. I have work to do now.”
“Whoa… I get it. It’s our promise to be a disciple, so you have to believe it.”
Imsol couldn’t hide her regret, but she soon understood and nodded her head.
Karkus’ research was a big topic that would turn the society upside down.
Im Sol probably knows what to focus on right now.
“Kuh. It’s coming really soon.”
Lee Ho-yeon gently stroked Im Sol’s face as she pressed her lips together.
She tickled under her chin like she was handling a cat and pulled her face out in disgust, which she found cute too.
“… What are you doing? I feel bad.”
“The reaction is interesting. Shall we play a bit more?”
“Just get out!”
Im Sol frowned at her, and at the same time the kettle that was boiling her hot chocolate rose into the sky.
How hot would it be if it hit it?
Lee Ho-yeon ran out of the lab as if running away.
