The Pri Minister, as the leader responsible for Japan, should not have observed this battle.
Because he represented the nation of Japan.
Gathering Japan’s resources, he called for aid from other countries. However, if—although it’s a dreadful thought—they truly failed to subdue the Fallen Sword Saint?
In comics, novels, and movies, leaders were often portrayed as greedy.
A brave leader led on the battlefield.
To be honest, the Pri Minister wanted to do the sa.
“That shouldn’t be.”
Because he knew that if he were to die, the outco would be catastrophic.
Power-hungry figures would move to take his place.
Even though Japan was a nation in decline, it once held a heroic stature so powerful it was renowned globally. The place would be overrun by maggots, all scrambling to consu its flesh.
And all the consequences would fall on Japan’s citizens.
Thus, if the subjugation failed, the Pri Minister would have to take responsibility and find a way, no matter the cost.
That’s why he couldn’t involve himself in the battle.
If it weren’t for Lee Seo-ha’s sudden action…
It was truly a relief that he moved so quickly for Japan’s citizens.
However, Lee Seo-ha’s actions were truly deadly.
“He subdued the hero of the Middle East in a single move.”
The Pri Minister was not a hero of high stature.
He had been overly fortunate to receive the blessing of the Sun God, Amaterasu, and beca the Chief Priest, but that was his limit.
He could manage to hold his own against a hero of the upper ranks, but his strength ended there.
However, he was still a hero.
When the hero of the Middle East clashed with Lee Seo-ha, Lee Seo-ha crossed into the hero’s territory without hesitation and acted familiarly.
Also, he was presud to be the youngest of the high rank and possibly even the youngest supre rank.
There were rumors in Arica that he killed the parasite Kalia, and whispers suggested that several high-ranking Mines t their end by his hands.
Crucially.
The Illusionary Evil, Dajii.
A monstrosity called the Great Evil turned Thailand into a land of debauchery, making the entire country a den of drugs.
Though she was said to be the weakest among the Great Evils, she managed to ensnare all the ordinary citizens in her illusions, posing a grave threat to the nation. ṙᴀ𝐍ΟβÈS
At first, he doubted the truth.
He thought the Great Evils were plotting sothing.
It was unimaginable that soone who had just turned 20, barely past 18 years old—
Transcendents had vouched for it.
They were absolute beings who could perhaps overpower entire nations.
“Pri Minister!”
“What is it?”
“It’s urgent. And it seems everyone will know shortly.”
The Pri Minister frowned as he looked at his subordinate, who was rushing toward him.
With an urgent expression, his subordinate whispered in his ear.
“We’ve identified the Savior’s epithet.”
“What…?”
“It’s Lee Seo-ha.”
“What…?”
“It’s already confird through cross-verification. He’s registered in the Hall of Fa at the Korean Hero Academy.”
The Pri Minister glanced around.
A few others, upon hearing the news, hesitated over whether to follow where Lee Seo-ha had run off to.
“…Let’s go.”
Reason advised him not to go.
But his instincts warned that he must see.
And as a priest of the Sun God, the Pri Minister placed intuition above reason.
The Pri Minister ran.
And at that location, he saw it.
The white sword energy wavering in the abyss, as if to consu everything, facing off against that very abyss.
“…”
-That… is an incomprehensible monster.
A god spoke.
The Sun God, Amaterasu, saw the boy and spoke to him.
Under normal circumstances, he would have been enraptured, listening intently to the words of the deity.
He would have knelt down regardless of the location.
But that was impossible to consider now.
Sword Saint, Miyamoto Musashi.
The hero he admired as a child, who symbolized Japan, was being overwhelmingly defeated.
“I have to capture him.”
The words ca out instinctively.
By any ans necessary, he wanted to keep that boy in Japan.
But how?
The Sword Saint was a Transcendent.
Not just any Transcendent—his swordsmanship was formidable even among Transcendents.
His only weakness was his frail body; if that were addressed, he was expected to rival the Emperor or the Overlord in strength.
And he seed to have a close relationship with other Transcendents.
The Emperor was usually indifferent to trivial matters, but when she heard of the Sword Saint’s corruption, she didn’t care to intervene.
Yet when Lee Seo-ha’s na was ntioned, the Emperor personally offered to get involved.
“I heard he has many won.”
Rumors did suggest he liked won.
But to lure him with won… the beauties around him were among the world’s finest.
Just look at the Sword Empress.
Her age may be a bit of a flaw, but in appearance, she rivaled the most popular shrine maidens in Japan.
And the Overlord’s daughter next to her?
She was younger and even prettier than the Sword Empress. She may be a bit too tall, but such height only added to her charm.
“I must keep him in Japan, at least for now.”
The Pri Minister calculated.
As tempting as he was, it would be difficult for Japan to embrace soone like Lee Seo-ha. He could replace the Sword Saint, but the conditions he’d demand might be unfeasible.
Unlike other countries, Japan, with its over 100,000 resident gods, had authority scattered far and wide.
“Make the best impression possible.”
He quickly picked the highest-grade hotels and hot springs as candidate sites.
There was so much he wanted to do, but he held back his ambition.
Making a good impression was his top priority.
With his thoughts settled, the Pri Minister looked at Lee Seo-ha with a bright smile.
Since he ca here with the Sword Empress and the Overlord’s daughter for a date, a cozy place would be best.
A place filled with the ambiance of Japan.
“Perhaps sowhere around Tokyo’s hot springs…”
With a perfect plan in mind, the Pri Minister approached Lee Seo-ha.
“First, thank you very much for saving our citizens on behalf of Japan.”
The Pri Minister bowed respectfully, in a way that made it hard to believe he thought I was just a student.
“Do you happen to have any plans afterward?”
“Plans?”
Not really.
Most of my appointnts were canceled upon hearing the news that the Sword Saint had turned into a Mine.
‘Besides, I’d like to spend a bit more ti working on my swordsmanship.’
Countless inspirations were coming to mind.
I was learning how to wield my sword even better.
I had achieved Destruction, but it wasn’t true Destruction.
Creating true Destruction and other techniques I needed to develop felt like a mountain of tasks ahead.
“If you don’t have any plans, I would be grateful if you could stay in Tokyo for a while. If he dies, technically, we should conduct a state funeral to honor him, but since he betrayed us by becoming a Mine and killed citizens, there’s no need. Without Lee Seo-ha, there would have been even greater damage and disaster. If you’re free, we will do our utmost to help you relax here.”
The introduction was lengthy.
In short, it ant that things had gotten so bad that it would take a long ti to sort everything out, so wouldn’t I consider resting in Japan for a bit?
His incredibly courteous deanor left a good impression.
I figured there’d be a decent reward too.
‘Well, it’s not a bad idea.’
mories from travels were special in their own way.
Assuming there were no unpleasant experiences, of course.
After the fight with the Sword Saint, my body needed so adjustnt.
‘I’ve been pushing myself non-stop.’
I hadn’t had the chance to properly rest.
It was just constant training and fighting.
I glanced at Kim Ara.
She was staring straight at .
Even soone as oblivious as could see her violet eyes were filled with anticipation.
“One day should be fine.”
“How about two nights?”
“….”
“Judging by how eager they are, it seems they’ll offer a good reward. Seo-ha, your company’s expenses have been sky-high lately, haven’t they?”
“…That’s true.”
The expenses had indeed spiked with the recruitnt of Cheonma.
Although she said she was fine, being a Transcendent ant we had to increase all sorts of benefits and funds to match her level.
‘But, more importantly…’
I was more concerned with the montary predatory look that flashed in Kim Ara’s eyes.
“Actually, one day should be enough. Yep, that’s plenty of ti for sothing to happen.”
“What’s Tokyo famous for, anyway…?”
I turned on my phone to see what was available when a ssage popped up.
[A list of must-visit Tokyo restaurants.]
It was from the Electronic Witch.
As expected, the Electronic Witch had an excellent sense for these things.
Then, two more ssages followed.
[A list of hot spring inns in Japan that are most popular with Korean won.]
[A list of the most recomnded condom brands selected by won.]
“….”
Was my reputation really okay like this?
But, well, safe practices were important.
I quickly saved it in my mory with my talent, Reading.
“Tokyo hot springs, huh? Japanese hot springs are quite special. It’s been researched that the mana-infused hot spring water revitalizes the body, aids in recovery, and is good for the skin.”
“Really?”
Kim Ara responded to the ntion of skin benefits.
I didn’t understand why won reacted so strongly to anything that was supposed to improve their skin.
“Co to think of it, it’s said to be good for male stamina too…”
“Really?”
“…You’re a guy too, huh.”
I answered instinctively to the Sword Empress’s comnt.
It was just… a reflex. Besides, I had the talent known as Endless Stamina.
“…I know a few good places to eat around Tokyo. Have you tried ran?”
“Sorry, but I don’t like ran. Japanese ran is greasier than ours, so I’m not fond of it.”
“Then how about seafood?”
I didn’t particularly like ran either.
I’d eat it if soone suggested it, but I didn’t go out of my way for it.
“But it’s getting late; are there even places open?”
“…Now that I think about it, the options are limited.”
“Please don’t worry. Whatever you wish to eat, we’ll arrange it for you.”
We all nodded at the Pri Minister’s reassuring words.
However, at that ti, I didn’t realize.
That the likelihood of being devoured by soone was greater than eating anything.
“W-Wait a second, Ara! C-Can’t we just talk…!!”
“Quiet! Day by day, you just get more tempting!!”
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