Volume 1 Chapter 76 To the Outfielders (For Now) (II)
"Oh? I'm quite looking forward to Omega, you know?"
"""""What!!!!"""""
A stir...
The one who threw a 'stone' that changed the atmosphere was 'Sophia Knightley', the second-ranked Seeker in the world, serving as the vice guild master of the British headquarters, herself.
"Sophia, you have expectations for this 'oddity' called Omega... is that so?"
It was Ha-san who reacted to Sophia's words.
"Yes, that's right. And what about calling it an 'oddity'?"
"Isn't it an oddity?"
"I still don't know anything about Omega. It may indeed be an 'oddity', but starting with such a biased view might make you overlook its essence..."
"...Are you saying my eyes are blind?"
Bzzzzz...
A tension ran between the two.
"Alright, that's enough. Sophia-sama, please stop teasing Ha-san."
"Well, well... that's a misunderstanding, isn't it, Linhua-san?"
"Also, Ha-san, please try to suppress your feelings for Sophia-sama a bit more. Your jealousy towards Omega is too obvious, it's 'laughable'."
"Laughable, don't say that! And why am I, I, I, supposed to like Sophia... stop saying whatever you want!!"
Ha-san became flustered at Linhua's accurate observation.
It's painfully obvious.
"So? What if the evaluation of this Omega is currently 'unknown'?"
While the two were caught in a quarrel, Selina, with a deadpan expression, sought to hear the conclusion.
"Well, for now, I suppose we should just observe?"
"In other words, it means it's not particularly a concern at the moment?"
"That seems to be the case."
"Got it. Then, I'm leaving."
Having decided "I have no more business here" after her exchange with Sophia, Selina quickly threw out her farewell.
"Oh, Selina! If you leave, I'll be lonely!"
"Shut up! I'm busy! See you!!"
......Poof
'Selina Sanders has left.'
"Oh dear... Selina-san always seem so busy."
"Hmph. What could a little kid possibly be busy with!"
"Oh? Ha-san, are 'lolis' off-limits for you?"
"Of course! ...Wait, Linhua! What are you asking about?!"
"No, no, I just heard somewhere on a forum that Asian men are basically 'lolicons'..."
"That's only 'Japanese' people!!"
(※It's mostly accurate (how rude!) (By: The one inside))
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......Sophia and Linhua
"So, is Omega-sama's press conference still not happening?"
"Yes. In about ten minutes..."
"Honestly... Ha-san is quite troublesome."
"It's because Sophia-sama is teasing him."
"Oh no... I have no such intention, desuwa?"
Sophia Knightley smiled with a *suspicious* grin.
"By the way, *our* matters haven't leaked to the Seeker world rankers, right?"
"Of course. Our 'Omega-sama's strong faction' hiding is perfect."
"As expected, desuwa. Linhua-san, I'm counting on you."
"Thank you. However, regarding the fan site for 'Omega-sama's strong faction' to coincide with Omega-sama's press conference, it won't be ready by today."
"Oh dear... is that so? What a shame."
"The fan site will have to wait until next week, but we are ready with 'her' who will play the role of 'Omega-sama's strong faction mascot' and also act as the public face of the fan site. What shall we do about this?"
"Well then, after Omega-sama's press conference ends, please launch it immediately."
"Understood. We will proceed with her television and radio takeover, SNS trend domination, and YouTube recommended video takeover."
"Ah... I can't wait! Finally, our 'Omega-sama's strong faction' will spread to the world, Linhua!"
"Yes, indeed! This day has finally come, Sophia-sama!!"
"Ahhh... Omega-samaaa!! Please accept our love!!!!"
Their eyes sparkled... no, they shone fiercely.
* * *
......?? And ??
"So, how was it?"
"Well, as expected, 'observing'... I suppose."
"I see. Thank you for your hard work."
It was a certain underground facility in a certain country... and inside that facility, a woman and a man were talking in a 'VIP room' prepared for them.
"Still, I never thought 'you' would be among the top ten in the 'Seeker World Ranking' in this modern age..."
"It couldn't be helped. The quickest way to gain power in this world was to become a 'famous Seeker.' In fact, I was able to gain power in this world a few years earlier than 'you,' right?"
"That's true. Well, given my current position, I need to show a bit more skill to have the same power as you, but if I do that, I might stand out too much and it could make things harder for me..."
"Still as 'worried' as ever, huh?"
"Avoiding risks is the best, you know?"
"...Is that a lecture for my conspicuous actions?"
"..."
The woman glared at the 'strong man' who seemed to be 2 meters tall without flinching.
"Nonsense. There's no way I would harm you, right?"
The man answered coolly, unfazed by the woman's intense glare.
"...Hmph, well, fine. More importantly, are you 'prepared'?"
"All set. I've already gathered the 'Talking Monsters' scattered around the world to this underground facility. All that's left is for us to step into that dungeon in *his country* and activate the 'Time Jumper magic circle' there, and we can teleport them all from the 'Warp Distortion' set up at the gathering place."
"Understood. Then I'll head there next week."
"Certainly. Then, I will take my leave..."
"You did well, *Valtera*"
Thus, the man left the VIP room.
"Hehe... at last, it's finally here. At last, my long-cherished wish will be fulfilled."
The woman wore a seductive smile.
No, it was more like that of a 'predator' who had just spotted its prey.
"Since coming to this world, I, a 'Demonkin', have been forced to endure the humiliation of masquerading as 'human', but that will soon... come to an end."
In front of her, the large mirror reflected her true self, 'Empress Mare...'.
As she gazed at herself through the mirror, she... released her emotions.
"To you, my former friend who took the life of Demon Lord Vega, now it is I, your former friend, who shall take your life. You will taste the suffering of losing Demon Lord Vega, Takeru!!!!"
......0 seconds until the 'press conference'.
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