Become Overpowered CEO of Hero Clan

Become Overpowered CEO of Hero Clan – 050

I became the manager of Hero Enter (50)

I devoured my lunch vigorously.

‘The artwork is pretty.’

The bonfire had a unique sensibility of its own. Perhaps it was due to the nostalgia of the school trip.

It was a night reminiscent of instructors who forcibly instilled family affection, screaming and exerting force on students who had paid to be there, which was absurd.

“Leader.”

Hwang Man-deuk called me sharply. By the way, it was now dinner and ‘Worries Counseling Time’.

It was for the purpose of calmly extracting the amount of information in front of the bonfire. I believe it will naturally filter out questions that could lead to a professional consciousness controversy, such as ‘The schedule is too tight’.

‘Please stay within the expected range.’

I had prepared in advance, memorizing the analysis of each person’s psychological state, the level of satisfaction with training, and even the question-and-answer sheet about specialized equipment.

I hope there won’t be any broadcast accidents.

“Thank you sincerely for helping a foolish guy like me!”

… As I thought that, my vision became dizzy. It was uneasy from the moment his eyes began to flicker. Perhaps he didn’t understand the concept. This doesn’t seem like a counseling session. Anyway, I responded calmly on the surface.

“What is it?”

“I heard that the materials available here are the main ingredients of the Elixir. The one that can cure my grandma.”

I wonder if it is okay to reveal family health issues publicly like this, but since ‘grandmother’s health issues’ were the biggest concern in Hwang Man-deuk’s mind, it seems like he just expressed his feelings about it.

I had prepared numerous textbook-like answers for anticipated questions about true strength or fears about the future, but let’s fill in the audio first.

If silence lasts for more than 3 seconds, it might become a broadcast accident. Let’s just say something.

“I was planning to give you the experience of diving into the Other World. The timing seems perfect.”

It seemed like I gave a reasonably timely answer.

… But how should I say more? A vague saying like ‘Health is the most important’ seems pointless. Anyway, the conversation must continue.

“But from now on, tell us right away. Don’t suffer alone and being sick alone.”

“I will keep that in mind!”

Very short, but let’s end Hwang Man-deuk’s turn with this. If I say more, it might artificially create a warm atmosphere.

But why did Man-deuk, who usually looks reliable, emit such a poignant aura today?

“Brother, it’ll be okay. We’ve got the ingredients, so Grandma will definitely recover.”

Like a well-scripted drama, seo Eun-ha next to Man-deuk skillfully interjected.

It was somewhat uncomfortable to be overtly given a melodramatic touch, but it was barely tolerable. As long as the bright-eyed madwoman doesn’t overdo it.

“That’s right! I was really moved, Leader! Listening to the story was completely… This. It feels like something in the world nowadays…. I’m just so thankful… Sniff. Hehe. Oh, there’s a bug in my eye.”

I just spilled it all out. Let’s get a grip on ourselves. Honestly, I didn’t expect tears, but anyway.

“Of course, she’ll recover.”

Man-deuk’s grandmother’s story ended with Gil-seong’s tears and runny nose. Even if the live broadcast is a mess, it might come out quite emotional when edited, so let’s stop thinking about it.

The next counselee was Seo Eun-ha.

“What is… a supporter?”

It was a simple yet profound question.

‘Finally, a proper counseling session.’

Among heroes, the supporter position is the noblest of the noble, but many of them have low self-esteem compared to that. Since they rarely directly confront monsters, they feel a bit outside the ‘romance of a hero’ fueled by a sense of justice. Isn’t Eun-ha that kind of case?

While I was wracking my brain, additional questions followed.

“No, wait. Calling us supporters and tools. How busy are we! There are better expressions, right?”

… They said I should listen to Korean until the end. It wasn’t a serious question. It seems like they’re trying to inject some entertainment here.

“That’s right! I feel unfairly treated too. They call a spoon for the Attack Damage Carry. They say you have to protect and tank for them to fight!”

“Right? How hard is it to care for them every time they’re hurt and struggling! Excuse me. Why don’t you try saying something? Mr. DPS?”

The alliance of tools and spoons was established.

The Bonfire Counseling Center was becoming a place for casual chat. It didn’t seem like the planned intention, but in the end, hwang Man-deuk also got involved in the back-and-forth conversation.

“Umm…! It may not be completely wrong?”

After that, a sharp debate unfolded among the supporters, AD Carries, and off-tanks. It seemed interesting when it started, but as the story dragged on, I decided to sit down and summoned a lever to take a break.

‘I hope the PR team makes good use of it.’

It was a busy day from morning till night.

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At the same time.

Somewhere in the silent primitive jungle.

– Thud! Roar! –

A heavy roar echoed through the dark jungle. The two figures running ahead were exerting all their strength, as if fleeing from something.

However, the pursuing speed seemed faster, and the roar gradually approached. Occasionally, tall trees fell, and the pursuer’s figure seemed even larger than most Wendia rare variants.

A large monster had appeared in the silent primitive jungle.

“Uwaaaah!”

“Fuck! Run!”

The two figures emerging from the dense bushes were none other than the heroes Isaac’s party had encountered in front of the gate, and among them was the Leader, whale Beard. The whereabouts of the other members were unknown, they might have already dead or fled in a different direction.

“Hoo, hoo, pant, ugh!”

The hero who reached the grassland was sweating profusely, and soon his legs gave way, slowing down. Blood was flowing from his mouth, showing signs of overexertion of magic power.

The leader of the Phoenix Clan rushed forward without looking back. It seemed he was calculating the time to run while his comrades were being devoured. His expression showed more relief than regret.

– Thud! Splat! –

Finally, a creature emerged from the dense bushes. It was a deer-like monster bathed in moonlight, its size towering about ten times that of a Wendia variant.

– Thud! –

The hero with popped eyes was lifted into the air by the giant deer’s front leg, experiencing pain without a moment to feel the world. The deer swallowed the hero’s corpse, chewed it, and then elegantly walked away, seemingly uninterested in further meals, savoring the moonlight of the night sky.

At that moment, a faint figure slowly approached under the giant deer’s foot. It was none other than Whale Beard, the Leader of the Phoenix, who had fled, leaving behind his fellow hero.

“Unfortunately, this is the last sacrifice. Surely you won’t try to eat me too, right? Haha.”

– Human… I don’t understand. Why do you perform the same act every time? –

A suffocating magical shockwave emanated from the giant deer. The magic wave turned into a peculiar language, spoken in a cave-like voice that seemed to be both audible and indistinct.

The Phoenix Leader seemed to understand the words of the giant deer and smiled gently.

“It’s my consideration. Wouldn’t it be more comfortable for them not to know that they have been offered as prey?”

– I may not understand, but I will respect it. You have faithfully served for the past three years, and your contribution has been significant. With a few more offerings, I may achieve another mutation. However, is the one who disturbed my territory an absolute? He doesn’t seem that powerful.

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“There’s nothing good to touch about him. He acts as if he knows my identity. I sacrificed heroes for three years, he might step on the tail.”

– Understood. Inform your leader. The time has come to unfold the succession. Also, that guy will be my feast. I seek to strengthen my mutation by absorbing his powerful spirits, after all.

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“I will do as the headquarters commands. Finally, our alliance will shine. But… Do we really need to take such risks? If we make a mistake, our plan could be in risk.”

– There is no such thing. The brothers of fire are with me. We will split the mighty spirits in half and consume each other.

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“Brothers of Fire…! Have you summoned the king of another region? If so… he’s already a dead man. Understood. I look forward to meeting you again soon.”

The Phoenix Leader, or rather, the villain, beard Whale, dispersed into the air with smoke as a sign of reconciliation. Soon, the giant deer also disappeared abruptly, leaving only the tranquil blue moon of the Other World shining over the vast grassland.

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The dawn in the valley was silent, without the sound of cicadas. Since this is the Other World, the insects might not be ordinary insects.

“Hmm.”

I shouldn’t have come out. It’s incredibly cold, and the sleeping arrangements are so awkward that I kept waking up and falling asleep. I’ve lost count of how many times it repeated. So, my judgment is clouded.

– Zzing.

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I climbed back onto the lever. Although the Nexus Jet was large, it wasn’t big enough to build individual rooms in the back cabin. So, what unfolded was a scene I couldn’t help but witness.

– Drrr~ whoosh…

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– Drrreung~ whoosh…

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I had to helplessly see the natural sight of members sleeping, laying down blankets on the lever floor. They seemed exhausted from hunting, and the snoring sounds were similar to exhaust fumes.

Hwang Man-deuk’s snoring seemed to occupy more than 80% of the sound share.

“Ugh… Leader?”

At that moment, Gil-seong blinked and lifted her head. I tried to make something like a partition, but she responded with an indifferent, “It’s okay,” refusing my offer.

Currently, Man-deuk and Jin-soo were on the left side of the lever, while Gil-seong and Eun-ha were on the right side, lying down and sleeping.

By the way, the reason she woke up just now wasn’t because of me but because of each other’s sleep talking. Trying to cuddle with one side, and the other side pushing away; it was one of those situations where saying who initiated it was pointless.

“Get more sleep.”

“Yeah… Hehe.”

I was about to go back to sleep when it happened.

– Weeeeeeng –

A sharp alarm pierced my ears. It meant something had entered the alarm system.

‘Why?’

A dull thud followed seconds later.

– Kwaaaang! –

Something from the outside seemed to hit the protective shield. As my breath became rough, my head cooled.

“Monster appearance!”

“We’re going!”

Reflexively, the members jumped up, manipulated the devices on their chests, and in the blink of an eye, they wore hero suits. As the lever was quickly pushed outside, and the lights came on, several Wendias, appearing to be monsters, were attacking the protective shield. Among them, one was relatively larger in size, indicating a variant.

‘I don’t understand.’

Deliberately coming to a place surrounded by the smell of kin’s blood. They’re not even intelligent beings with some kinship. I shared my doubts with the members rushing out.

“Be careful. There may be a higher-ranking entity leading the group.”

[Confirmed!]

A sense of unease struck. This wasn’t a high-level hunting ground, and there was no news of monsters other than Wendias appearing. They must have thoroughly checked and confirmed before coming here.

– Ggueeee! –

– Chak! Chakchajak! –

The regular Wendias were wiped out by Jin-soo’s swift sword. After a few glimmers, deer antlers flew in the air.

– Kwoong! –

– Kwaajik.

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The showdown between the Wendia variant and Man-deuk’s bear-like transformation began. The bear’s fist battered the variant’s face and chest. The one being pushed back spat flames against the fire, but as the flames stuck to Man-deuk’s fur, they flared up and were extinguished.

Eun-ha’s brilliance counteracted the energy, causing this phenomenon.

– Pwoong! –

The Wendia variant, which had been holding its ground, had its head exploded by Gil-seong’s explosive bomb. It was finally over.

‘Something’s off.’

I remotely controlled the Nexus Jet, illuminating the front with a bright lighter. Then I saw something behind the thick night fog covering the wide area.

‘Fog.’

The dense fog was an abnormal phenomenon that occurred when Wendias formed a cluster. It was dangerous. I need to retreat immediately.

“Return to the lever immediately—.”

– Kwoooong –

– Guoooo…! –

During the brief communication, a sweat-inducing tremor occurred. Soon, blue eyes flickered through the thick fog.

– Thump, thump.

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