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 [Chapter 215]

[Lilith (2)]

<Lord > Noh Eun-ha.

Eun-ha was now being called by such an alias and receiving people's praise.

As a result, he had become somewhat accustomed to the new alias.

"Me, a <Lord >..."

Now Eun-ha could rise to the highest position in this country if he wanted to.

He could stand above the Fairy.

Of course, Eun-ha had no such intention.

Rule, but not rule.

I'm satisfied enough with the current state.

There was no need to challenge the throne while turning the Fairy into an enemy.

It was enough that the Fairy was mindful of him.

He decided to be satisfied just with the fact that now no one in this country could touch his people.

Above all─

─Im Ga-eul will have to hand over the Fairy position to Baek-ryeon someday.

And if Baek-ryeon becomes Fairy, I who protect Baek-ryeon will naturally gain Baek-ryeon's power.

Though it wasn't intentional.

No, though he decided to harbor some ambition since marrying Han Seo-hyeon.

Eun-ha ended up gaining the Fairy position through a bloodless coup by protecting Ha Baek-ryeon.

I don't intend to wield it.

It's enough if people think of me behind Baek-ryeon in the future and fear me.

He shouldn't waver.

The reason he wanted to make Ha Baek-ryeon Fairy wasn't to wield power.

If so, he would be no different from people who tried to make the Fairy government a puppet government by putting her forward before the regression.

So rule, but not rule.

He just rules behind her, allowing her to freely carry out her will.

That was <Lord >'s ambition.

Eun-ha decided not to forget his heart to change the future.

"Sigh..."

On the other hand, work was tough.

As the Seven Devils caused terror, quite a number of clans were annihilated.

Among them were Zenith, Samra, and Donghae Clan classified as S-rank.

Of all things, the lords of the three clans passed away.

To think even Samra and Donghae Clan Lords would die...

Donghae Clan's damage was relatively small but.

Zenith and Samra Clan were quite serious.

Both clans lost a considerable number of their core members.

Naturally, the influence of Galaxy and Samra Group connected to the two clans also fell greatly.

It's not bad from my position but...

Still, since they suddenly collapsed like this, we and other clans have to take care of the aftermath.

Seoul's public safety was relatively good.

As Eun-ha defeated Armageddon, people's hearts became more at ease.

But there was a shortage of police and medical personnel who should be in charge of urban public safety.

Monsters kept appearing too.

So players were in a situation where they had to handle both public safety and monster subjugation simultaneously.

On top of that, they had to substitute for the roles of non-functioning clans, so they were bound to suffer from overwork.

Especially in Eun-ha's case, he had to go around Seoul and Gyeonggi-do to show his face.

If public safety is maintained just by showing my face, of course it's right to do so but...

Still, it's tough.

Even though he absorbed Belphegor's inner pill.

Eun-ha still had no stamina for anything other than using swords.

"On top of that, I have to attend meetings to discuss follow-up measures, and sometimes go out for high-rank subjugations, geez... There's nothing good about becoming <Lord >."

Today too, Eun-ha who returned after finishing work had to do paperwork in the office.

There was a shortage of hands in the clan.

Jung Ha-yang was hospitalized, and many people were injured when Abaddon attacked the clan hall.

As Clan Lord, he couldn't just play around.

Moreover, Eun-ha had to select players to subjugate Lilith.

To think <Star-Counting Witch> would tell us Lilith's hiding place...

What is that person doing and where?

Two days ago, Im Ga-eul gathered people and held a meeting about the Lilith subjugation operation.

There, she mentioned information received from <Star-Counting Witch> Song Yun-seo and passed this operation.

Eun-ha couldn't help but question the whereabouts of Song Yun-seo who only delivered information without revealing herself.

Looking at the letter Im Ga-eul received, it seems she's in Seoul.

Should I try finding her?

What is Song Yun-seo thinking?

Eun-ha even thought about unleashing Ship-o to find her.

But soon gave up the thought.

Song Yun-seo was quick with these things, so the moment he tried to find her, her whereabouts would become vague again.

He decided to leave her be for now.

The most important thing was selecting people to participate in the Lilith subjugation operation in a few days.

Since Lilith's ability is what it is...

We can't send a whole bunch of forces from one clan.

Lilith who stimulates human lust.

Subjugating her required special caution.

To this, the Fairy government requested each clan to deploy and participate with a small number of troops in Lilith's subjugation.

There were examples of Samra and Donghae Clan.

If they carelessly deployed clan members in droves, the clan could collapse in the worst case.

Clans participating in the operation naturally didn't want such a thing either.

"Since they're asking to send up to 6 people maximum, we should send up to 6 people. Because that's what public sentiment wants."

Meanwhile, the Fairy government put restrictions on women participating in the operation.

The restrictions were as follows:

Women must take contraceptives on the day of the operation.

Lilith's ability was most fatal to women.

Right away, there were many cases of unwanted pregnancies due to the terror she caused.

So the Fairy government urged women to take contraceptives to prevent unexpected problems.

As a result, women in each clan were reluctant to participate in the operation.

"This is really troublesome, troublesome..."

But they couldn't participate in the operation with only male clan members.

Whether male or female.

When caught in Lilith's magic, they had to release lust somehow.

If not, they go crazy and die.

That's why neither the Fairy government nor clans could say to unify the gender of people participating in the operation.

In the end, clans decided to adjust operation deployment numbers based on clan members' applications.

Still, many applied.

To think nearly 20 people applied...

Pandora Clan also decided to leave it to clan members' will.

Han Seo-hyeon explained the operation in detail to clan members and also informed them of the dangers.

So now on Eun-ha's desk was a list of people hoping to participate in the Lilith subjugation operation.

It was more than expected.

It could be said clan members harbored deep resentment towards Mines due to the Seven Devils' terror.

"Noona said she'd participate too..."

However, they couldn't deploy all of them for Lilith's subjugation.

It was better to minimize risks.

Noh Eun-ah, Cha Eun-woo, Ilya, Yeou-bi.

Eun-ha decided to exclude all supporters' applications.

Though supporters' help is needed, we can just receive help from other clan supporters.

And this time <Holy Mother> is here so we don't need to worry about support.

We don't need more supporters.

Lilith had to be finished quickly.

Casters were much better than supporters.

Moreover, there was Noh Eun-ah.

Eun-ha absolutely didn't want to send Noh Eun-ah even if dirt entered his eyes.

He intended to stop her even if it meant breaking Noh Eun-ah's will.

"Hah, this bastard Han Chang-jin... Even this hyung applied? He didn't apply with ulterior motives, right?"

Then Eun-ha discovered Han Chang-jin's name.

Killing intent dwelled in his eyes.

...Should I kill him?

Eun-ha seriously thought.

After deliberation, he ended up burning Han Chang-jin's application.

"Surely he's not in the shadows? If he was in the shadows without my permission, I won't let him off then."

Eun-ha glared at the shadows.

The shadows had no reaction.

Han Chang-jin didn't seem to be there.

If he was hiding deceiving him, he wouldn't let him off.

Casters are better than supporters.

At times like this, Su-bin is better than A-ra.

And since Su-bin became a Mine, she should be able to resist Lilith's magic to some extent.

Then Eun-ha selected Bae Su-bin.

Next he selected Jin Pa-rang and Kim Mary to solve the telepath issue.

There was another reason for choosing the two.

Though the stupid hyung denies it...

What is there to deny when you've already gone all the way?

To connect vanguard, middle, and rear too.

Above all, he had to think about the case Jin Pa-rang was exposed to Lilith's magic just in case.

Scatterbrained Jin Pa-rang would likely get caught with high probability.

So he decided to bring Kim Mary.

Mary probably applied knowing that too.

Jin Pa-rang and Kim Mary.

The two's relationship was strange recently.

When Jin Pa-rang runs away embarrassed, Kim Mary becomes gloomy.

Then Jin Pa-rang carefully approaches and holds Kim Mary's hand.

Then Kim Mary blushes.

Now they were having a childish romance despite their age.

To the point where viewers wanted to turn their heads, finding it an eyesore.

"It would be better to bring Bong Gu-rae too. Since he'll be positioned in the very back, he'll hardly be exposed to Lilith's magic."

4 people including himself.

Eun-ha added Bong Gu-rae additionally.

<Double Penetration> Bong Gu-rae.

With his power, he should be able to block Lilith's movements.

Given a sniper's characteristics, he should have quite good patience... We can expect some mana resistance too.

Considering various reasons.

Eun-ha confirmed Bong Gu-rae.

Now only one person was left.

"Hmm..."

Firepower was essential to quickly dispatch Lilith.

So a dealer was needed.

But dealers had a high possibility of being exposed to Lilith's magic.

He had to consider deeply.

"Should I put in Min-ho and Eun-woo instead. The problem is they're both sub-lords... It's awkward to bring one of the two, is Yeon-hwa noona the only choice after all?"

And after long deliberation.

Eun-ha selected Ryu Yeon-hwa.

Mok Min-ho was a sub-lord.

He had to substitute Eun-ha's work who would participate in the subjugation operation.

Yu Nam-hoon lacked firepower.

And Choi Eun-hyeok─

─He'd agree if I ask but considering the reason Eun-hyeok is staying at the clan now, it's awkward to ask.

After subjugating Armageddon.

Choi Eun-hyeok who gained the alias <Sword Immortal> bowed his head to Eun-ha and said.

'When this disaster is all settled for now, and the contract period of the kids in Uijeongbu expires, I'll leave the clan.'

'...Okay, I understand. Have you thought about what you'll do after leaving the clan?'

'I'm thinking of traveling around the country like Master did. I want to live helping people living difficult lives while doing that.'

Eun-ha couldn't stop Choi Eun-hyeok.

Choi Eun-hyeok's heart had left the clan, and the reason he was still staying at the clan despite that was because of what he said before.

To keep his word that he would take responsibility for clan members in Uijeongbu.

It was fair to say he had essentially withdrawn from the clan.

So Eun-ha couldn't comfortably use him.

In the end, there was only one person.

Ryu Yeon-hwa.

...Will it be okay?

It'll be fine.

What if something happens to Ryu Yeon-hwa?

Eun-ha worried needlessly.

But worrying because she's a woman would be a great disrespect to her called <Divine Spear>.

Finally, he decided on Ryu Yeon-hwa.

It was then─

"─Clan Lord, may I come in?"

"Mi-ye? Yes, come in."

Seon Mi-ye knocked on the door.

Eun-ha gladly told her to come in.

☆

"Do you have something to say? It's okay, speak comfortably."

"Um..."

Pandora Clan navigator Seon Mi-ye.

Eun-ha offered her a seat.

Seon Mi-ye who sat down couldn't readily speak.

Then as if she gathered her resolve, she composed her expression and spoke.

"I'd like to be away from the clan for a while, I came to ask if that would be okay."

"You're requesting a vacation?"

"Yes, for quite a long time..."

"May I ask the reason?"

The times were what they were.

Clan members were living buried in work.

So Eun-ha inwardly guessed there must be circumstances for Seon Mi-ye to request a vacation.

Sure enough, Seon Mi-ye hesitated and spoke.

"I want to nurse my father."

"Ah..."

"Donghae Group is providing support, but I think it would be better for me to be by his side. Especially... Father's reputation isn't good now."

"...That's right."

Seon Mi-ye gave a bitter smile.

Eun-ha now realized the situation Seon Gi-jun was in.

A guardian who let the Clan Lord die.

A guardian who annihilated Donghae Clan.

That's what some people with victim mentality were saying recently.

Guardians do need to be most mindful of reputation among players.

Seon Gi-jun was probably sunk in despair after waking up from his injuries and hearing voices criticizing him.

Eun-ha could easily imagine.

I feel sorry.

Because he became a Twelve Seat because of me.

Though it's not entirely my responsibility.

Eun-ha felt apologetic.

So he decided to do as Seon Mi-ye wished.

"Okay, good. You can rest as long as you want, take good care of Uncle Gi-jun by his side."

"Ah... Thank you so much."

"Send my regards to Uncle Gi-jun. Tell him I'm sorry I couldn't visit because I've been busy lately."

"Father will understand. Is there anyone in this country who doesn't know oppa is super busy?"

"Then that's fortunate."

Though I don't know how long it will take.

Eun-ha used his Clan Lord authority to approve Seon Mi-ye's long-term vacation.

Afterwards, the two chatted about Noh Eun-ae.

☆

The Lilith subjugation operation will begin soon.

The night before the operation, Eun-ha decided to sleep with his wives.

"Now when I go down to Dongdaegu, I won't see you for days because I'll be doing follow-up there. So we should at least sleep together like this."

"That's right. You're not uncomfortable, right?"

"Uncomfortable... Yeah, let's sleep together."

Since Jung Ha-yang was hospitalized.

Eun-ha lay down hugging Han Seo-hyeon and Lee Yu-jung in both arms.

Then the two gently played pranks on Eun-ha.

Come to think of it, I haven't spent time with my wives together lately.

Since the Seven Devils appeared.

Eun-ha slept almost alone.

As he pushed himself to the limit, he had no time to rest comfortably at home.

So sleeping with them after a while felt comfortable.

"Be careful, Eun-ha."

 "Yeah, I will. Thanks."

At that moment, Lee Yu-jung looked down at Eun-ha and spoke.

Eun-ha stroked her back with his hand as he answered.

Then Han Seo-hyeon on the opposite side spoke while lying in the same position.

"I just hope you don't get caught in Lilith's magic when you go."

"That won't happen, so don't worry."

"Because of your gift?"

"Well, yeah."

Han Seo-hyeon poked his chest with her finger.

Eun-ha answered while shrinking back.

She had no need to worry.

He had proven in his previous life that Lilith's magic didn't work on him at all.

Then Han Seo-hyeon opened her mouth to say─

"─But if someone else gets caught, there's nothing you can do."

She said narrowing her eyes.

Lee Yu-jung also added.

"I'm not sure about Pa-rang oppa or Mary, but will Yeon-hwa unni really be okay? If something goes wrong..."

"I'll kill Lilith before that happens. Don't worry."

""Hmm...""

Han Seo-hyeon and Lee Yu-jung made meaningful sounds.

They were concerned that Ryu Yeon-hwa might fall victim to Lilith's magic.

And if by any chance─

"─I'll make sure nothing happens to that noona, so don't worry. Yeon-hwa noona is <Divine Spear>. Excluding her from this operation because it's dangerous would be nothing short of insulting Yeon-hwa noona."

"I know, I know but..."

Han Seo-hyeon trailed off.

Then she sighed.

"Okay, my husband will handle it well. I just hope you don't get hurt."

"You have to call when everything's over, definitely. We'll still be worried all the same."

The two earnestly requested.

Eun-ha felt strangely happy at their concern.

Then Han Seo-hyeon moved her hand.

It sneakily went down.

Eun-ha flinched.

"Just in case... Maybe it's better to empty everything out."

"...What are you trying to do? Stop it, are you trying to make it so I can't even hold a sword?"

"Um... Then should I help too? Though, I am pregnant..."

"...No, don't. Let's just sleep. Let's just hold hands and sleep."

Eun-ha was alarmed.

That night, Eun-ha had to sleep holding the two's hands tightly to prevent them from moving elsewhere.

As a result, he couldn't sleep properly and greeted the day.

☆

Day broke.

The Lilith subjugation operation began.

Players went down to Dongdaegu and infiltrated the red dungeon where Lilith was hiding.

"─Let's go."

""""Okay.""""

There were four Twelve Seats participating in the operation.

<Yama > Kang Hyeon-cheol.

<Holy Mother> Park Hye-rim.

<Navy Wind> Jin Pa-rang.

And <Lord > Noh Eun-ha.

Eun-ha signaled his clan members and quickly conquered the red dungeon.

They'll soon enter the deepest part.

Lilith should be there.

"Is everyone ready? Yeon-hwa noona?"

"I'm fine. I definitely took the medicine, so don't worry at all."

Eun-ha was mindful of Ryu Yeon-hwa.

When the battle with Lilith starts, he, Ryu Yeon-hwa, Kang Hyeon-cheol, and Jin Pa-rang would fight in the vanguard.

To this, Ryu Yeon-hwa nodded saying not to worry.

"Then we're entering."

Ryu Yeon-hwa relaxes her coldly hardened face and gives a warm smile.

Eun-ha smiles faintly and turns his head away from her.

Immediately, the subjugation team moved.

And so in the deepest part of the red dungeon.

"─So you've finally reached here. This will be the place I die."

Monsters were mating.

Monsters affected by Lilith's magic endlessly produced more monsters.

Lilith was there.

She who was sitting with her legs crossed on a monster's swollen belly soon got up from her seat.

"But I don't intend to die quietly. Until the moment I'm alive, I'll make you endlessly writhe in lust."

The battle began.

Eun-ha immediately ordered his familiars.

Familiar Transformation

Phoenix Wings

Liger Blaster

Wielding flaming wings.

Equipping a lightning blaster.

Eun-ha immediately fired bombardments.

───!!!

He decided to go hard from the start.