Chapter 70
“Ugh… My head is throbbing…”
The next day.
I woke up, rubbing my eyes.
My stomach churned and a dull headache.
‘This is definitely a feeling I’ve experienced before.’
A hangover.
That was exactly it.
But I didn’t even drink alcohol, so why do I have a hangover?
As I searched my memories, the Aged Medium Blood I had chugged down yesterday came to mind.
I remembered drinking it excitedly because it tasted like a sweet fruit cocktail.
Wait a minute. Cocktail?
Could it be… that the blood turned into alcohol as it aged?
This is exactly like a greenhorn who just became an adult, tries sweet fruit soju for the first time, chugs it down because it tastes good, and then suffers the next day while hugging the toilet bowl.
Ugh. The other Retainers were perfectly fine even after drinking Aged Blood, so why is it only me…!
“Haa. Is my alcohol tolerance trash too?”
Even in my original body, my tolerance was one can of beer at best, and it seems nothing has changed even after transforming into this body.
Anyway, I resolved to be a bit more careful when drinking Aged Blood in the future and pressed down hard on my throbbing temples.
But then.
[You have had +99 unchecked System Notifications since yesterday.]
“…?”
I opened the System Window out of habit, and this message popped up.
What is this? Why are there so many?
Looking at the Notification Window, one could see countless Sponsorship Messages and Gold Deposit History stretching on endlessly.
“Eh? What the?”
I had definitely decided to postpone my collection until next time because I was so shocked by those weird posts in the Community yesterday.
Did I do something after that?
I had blacked out, so my memory was hazy.
Overcome by an ominous premonition, I entered my Post List.
And then.
“W-What is the meaning of this - - !!”
Doubting my own two eyes, I couldn’t help but scream in sheer terror.
“Liege Lord! What is the matter?”
“Master. Is it an enemy?”
“Maaaster!! Is something wrong?!”
“Master…?! A-Are you okay…?!”
Immediately, the four Retainers, led by Katarina, rushed to my door.
“N-No! I am fine! It is nothing!”
I said immediately, startled out of my wits.
Only after breaking into a cold sweat and hastily sending the Retainers back could I look at the System Window again with trembling eyes.
[Title: Mortals, look here]
Poster: True Ancestor
(A photo of one shoulder carrying the Death Scythe)
Do you see it
If you keep writing profane posts
I will kill you all with this Death Scythe
So don’t do it, understand??
“What the heck is this post that reeks of alcohol…!”
It was the True Ancestor’s tone of voice, but perhaps because I was drunk, the text was riddled with typos.
Did the Forced Correction of [Exalted Dignity] not catch typos?
But the typos were just cute in comparison.
There was a much bigger problem.
In a fit of drunken anger, I revealed a photo of myself!
Of course, I must have held onto a shred of sanity at the time, as I had cropped my face out of the frame.
But my shoulder line, hair, hand, and even the Death Scythe were captured perfectly.
“Delete! I have to delete this right now!”
I hastily pressed the Delete Button.
Ding!
[This post has been Immortalized as a Popular Post and cannot be deleted.]
“Hwaaaak…!!”
I had been Immortalized as a Popular Post.
I was so embarrassed that I wanted to bury my face in my pillow and bawl my eyes out.
Furthermore, the comments on the post were:
- gasp, a photo of True Ancestor-nim’s true body????
- Wa-kya-pya-heok-nong-jjuk-vamp-vamp-vamp LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
- No fucking way, was she actually a silver-haired slender beautiful girl Vampire?
- Why is True Ancestor-nim’s tone like this? Lol, is she drunk?
ㄴ Human-Alcohol font lol
- No, more importantly, was she watching the Community reactions this whole time?
ㄴ She was secretly being self-conscious and saying she’ll kill us. Lmaoooo. So freaking cute
ㄴ Haa… I’m getting a massive urge to do profane things
- Ah, honestly, I hated seeing people make memes and worshipful jokes about a dangerous figure like the True Ancestor, but what do I do…? I think I’m going to become part of the Jinjo Faction.
ㄴ You have opened your eyes. Become True Ancestor-nim’s Cyber Retainer.
ㄴ Haa fuck I can’t hold back anymore lmaooo True Ancestor-nim please take my blood pant pant pant
ㄴ Bro finally lost his mind lol
“W-Why is the reaction like this even after I showed my majesty…!”
Even though I viciously threatened to kill them while showing off the Death Scythe!
Far from decreasing, the weird reactions had actually multiplied several times over.
There was even a post like this on the popular page.
[Title: I analyzed the photo True Ancestor-nim uploaded]
Poster: Sol-Peul-Jeon-Sa
Based on the proportions of the background and the scythe in the photo, True Ancestor-nim’s height appears to be in the low 140s.
And her weight, comprehensively considering her height, shoulder line, and wrist thickness, is in the 30kg~40kg Range.
Her silver hair is very long, reaching down to about her waist, and it can be seen that her hands are small as well.
Also, seeing as Appraisal Block pops up when I scan with my Appraisal Skill the weapon True Ancestor-nim is carrying, it is presumed to be a Minimum S-rank weapon or higher.
- Upvote for info
- Why is this so informative lol
- So the conclusion is that True Ancestor-nim is a small and cute silver-haired beautiful girl, right? I worship her.
“What are you analyzing!!!”
Don’t analyze every single detail of a post like this just because you’re a Veteran Strategist!
It’s even creepily accurate!
Sol-Peul-Jeon-Sa, you weren’t originally this kind of person.
For some reason, ever since we talked via messages, the guy’s condition seemed to have gotten a bit weird.
As a result, the Community was in an absolute uproar.
At this rate, instead of a super cool Unidentified Disaster-grade Awakener, I’ll become the Community’s idol-trash Vampire…
Just then.
My Savior appeared in my moment of despair.
[Title: Brothers and sisters of the Community. Please remain vigilant.]
Poster: Apostle of Light
Do not be bewitched by that girl’s appearance.
I am also deeply concerned that the True Ancestor used such incomplete sentences.
This is because vampires have a mechanism where they are momentarily engulfed in madness and become agitated when they are starved for blood or, conversely, when they Consume too much blood.
In other words, the True Ancestor may actually be in a highly dangerous situation right now, suppressing a terrifying Killing Impulse!
Furthermore, that weapon with the dreadful name, the Death Scythe.
Can you not feel the thick demonic energy radiating from it? It is an immense power that can be felt even through a photograph.
Please recall Sol-Peul-Jeon-Sa-nim’s Disappearance Incident and do not be deceived.
- gasp. Now that I hear it, that makes sense.
- The Apostle is right about this yeah.
- Everyone lost their minds shiver
“Ooooh!!”
The Apostle of Light was always targeting me, but I couldn’t be more thankful for him today.
Yes. That’s it.
Save my prestige, Apostle of Light!
To firmly solidify this atmosphere, I decided to script a Scenario like in pro wrestling.
- True Ancestor) Huhu. You are quite sharp for a mortal. However, it would be best for you to keep your mouth shut. That is, if you truly do not wish to die.
I opened the Comment Window and left a threatening reply.
Then, the Apostle of Light’s reply was posted immediately.
- Apostle of Light) So you were indeed intoxicated by the madness of blood, True Ancestor…! I will not sit idly by and watch your wickedness!
Soon after, other people’s concerned comments and posts began to pop up like a murmuring crowd.
“Phew. It definitely feels like the mood has been set right again.”
I let out a sigh of relief.
Of course, making an enemy out of a powerhouse on the level of a Registered User was a little scary, but how was he going to find me anyway?
As long as I stay safely in my Home Base, I have zero worries.
* * *
“Ugh. What a wicked villain…!”
The Saintess, Cecilia, was trembling as she looked at the translucent System Window.
Not only did the True Ancestor upload a photo of a weapon exuding terrible demonic energy while threatening to harm people, but she even threw a threatening warning at him.
As a Saintess who followed the Will of Light, such words and actions were absolutely unforgivable.
“As expected, it is certain that you, True Ancestor, are the Bloody Calamity that will threaten the World.”
She bit her lip.
As a result of Tracking the True Ancestor’s movements and mobilizing the Temple Knights last time, she was able to obtain a meaningful piece of information.
The True Ancestor’s system-assigned Affiliated Nation, Korea.
The rumor that vampires were running rampant in the area of Seoul, the Capital of Korea.
This was by no means a coincidence.
It was clear that the True Ancestor’s wicked influence was taking root in Korea.
“I will have to visit Korea sometime. There will definitely be clues about the True Ancestor there!”
The Saintess nodded, firming her resolute will.
Just then.
Her gaze, which had been burning with a sense of justice, suddenly turned to the photo of the True Ancestor displayed on the screen.
The slender shoulder line and pure white nape were captured in the photo.
And the silver hair was similar to her own.
However, it was slightly lighter than hers, with an incredibly glossy and perfect texture.
It was to the point where she wondered how on Earth she managed it.
“…”
Her pupils trembled slightly.
Saintess Cecilia was also a twenty-year-old girl.
Given her age, it was impossible for her to have absolutely no interest in appearances.
Furthermore, and most decisively,
The True Ancestor’s childlike, small, and soft hand on the screen… was enough to make her think it was a little cute.
“Ugh. As expected of a Vampire, she has the ability to bewitch people.”
Blushing slightly without realizing it, Cecilia carefully pressed the Save Button on the photo.
“T-This is strictly for the purpose of grasping the enemy’s physical characteristics and information! The Light also said to know your enemy and know yourself…!”
She muttered to herself for no reason, even though no one was listening.