I Became a Genius Swordsman in the Pretty Girl Game

After almost a month, the Demon World Gate appeared again.

This time it was located in Ichika’s hometown and a country close to Korea.

Japan.

In the past, they were rival nations, always at odds with each other and fighting over interests. But in the face of a crisis that threatened humanity’s survival, even these deep-seated emotions could be diluted. The disaster of the Gate situation was such that if countries didn’t join forces, they would be left behind.

‘And after the Gate situation, Korea has become so powerful that Japan has been pushed back… that’s the setting.’

China, with its vast land and large population, was able to supply hunters in quantity rather than quality, at least preserving some national pride.

As I headed towards the spatial transfer device with my party members, I glanced at Ichika’s condition.

I thought she might be feeling sentimental about returning to her homeland after so long, but she didn’t seem particularly moved.

Perhaps Japan had a lot to say about Ichika. She was once a Japanese hunter, and Japan had let such a talented individual slip through their fingers.

‘That’s a bit unfortunate, but I can’t give up Ichika.’

After all, it was the Japanese hunters who had rejected Ichika’s request for the Jukai Forest mission. If we hadn’t taken that mission, Ichika wouldn’t be with us today.

Speaking of which, what happened with that?

“Se-hee.”

I called out to Se-hee, who was standing next to me.

“Yes, Jin Yuha.”

“How’s Ichika’s naturalization process going? Has it been approved?”

“Ah, yes. It’s just a matter of going through the procedural steps now. She wants to keep her name, so her surname will be Lee and her given name will be Chika. We could have pressured them to expedite the process because of our fame, but…”

“No, you did the right thing. There’s no need to create unnecessary trouble.”

By the way, the surname Lee and the given name Chika… that’s kind of funny.

Oh, right.

Since I was already talking to Se-hee, I decided to give her something else as well.

“Se-hee.”

“Yes?”

“Take this.”

I took a green gemstone out of my spatial tattoo and handed it to Se-hee.

“What is this?”

“A video transmitter.”

“Huh? A video transmitter? Why are you giving this to me all of a sudden?”

Se-hee stared at the gemstone for a moment, then suddenly shuddered as if she had been electrocuted.

“Y-you don’t mean… that I can use this to transmit video from inside the Demon World Gate to the outside, in real-time?”

“Yes. I asked Lina for it. You mentioned it before.”

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It was during our one-night, two-day trip.

On the first night, we had a few drinks, and Se-hee passed out after just one glass of wine. On the way back to the inn, she was slumped over my shoulder, and in her drunken state, she had mumbled something that had stuck with me.

-Jin Yuha doesn’t know… the party members and Jin Yuha goes into the dungeon, and they might die… I’m left alone outside… everyone is in danger, but I’m the only one who’s safe… do you think I feel comfortable? I want to go inside… I’ve been holding back so much… does Jin Yuha know? No, you don’t know… please don’t get hurt, Jin Yuha… please…

That memory had left a deep impression on me, so I made a request during my last meeting with Lina.

-Lina, we’re about to tackle the next Demon World Gate. Could you give us a gift?

-Huh? A gift? Didn’t I already promise to help you? You’re about to transcend, so do you really need more support?

-No, that’s not it. I was thinking that as a bonus, you could make one artifact for us.

-Huh?

Lina gave me a puzzled look.

-A bonus…? You don’t think of me as a gacha artifact vending machine, do you?

I quickly waved my hands, denying any such notion, but I couldn’t help but break out in a cold sweat.

‘How did you know…?’

I had to beg and plead to get this item.

A pair of gemstones, one green and one blue.

A drone camera specifically for the Gate.

With this, we could transmit video from inside the Gate, even though machinery doesn’t work there.

This idea came to me after learning about the new ‘Connection’ trait that I had never seen before in Velvets.

‘I didn’t think it was possible, but I asked anyway, and it worked.’

Lina’s class was truly something else.

‘She was going to make it for me anyway, but she had to be so difficult about it.’

-The reason I’m making this for you is that it won’t directly affect capturing the demons in the Demon World Gate! Do you know how much effort it takes to make this? Only someone like me, who can connect dimensions, can make it! Don’t look at me like I’m a treasure goblin! And no mass production, I said!

As expected, Lina, with her ambitious tsundere devilish little girl personality, didn’t make it easy.

The drone camera she gave me consisted of one blue gemstone for recording and two green gemstones for video transmission.

I had already given one of the green gemstones to my master.

My master was busy hunting down the demons who were causing trouble all over the world, so she couldn’t participate in the Gate missions.

When I gave her the gift, she was even happier than when she regained her sense of taste.

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Se-hee’s voice was filled with emotion as she hugged the gemstone tightly and bowed her head.

“Thank you, Jin Yuha… thank you so much…”

“Well, this time, there probably won’t be anything to worry about.”

“But you said that last time, and you were late.”

“No, this time it’s different.”

That’s right.

From the second Demon World Gate onwards, the difficulty increases exponentially.

So what?

The previous members were already capable of handling the challenge, and now?

All of us have completed the personal side story and leveled up once. I even completed the Savings story.

On top of that, we obtained the demon skill book, from the previous Demon World Gate, and gave it to Sophia.

Although the previous Healing Mist was already useful, with its reduced mana consumption and longer healing duration, it pairs perfectly with Sophia’s new skill, 《Divine Grace》.

Divine Grace originally only creates a barrier on one side, but with the mist form, it can cover a wider area, creating a dome-shaped barrier that can protect against all status ailments.

“So this time, I want you to showcase our improved abilities by broadcasting it live. Can you do that, Se-hee?”

“Yes! Leave it to me, Jin Yuha!”

Se-hee clenched her fists and nodded her head. I chuckled and patted her head.

“…”

For a moment, I felt like the other party members were giving us disapproving looks, but whatever.

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The appearance of the Demon World Gate in Japan caused quite a stir around the world.

Especially in online communities where people from all over the world gathered, many openly expressed their anxiety.

[Ugh… I’m so nervous for the hunters. Is it just me?]

-Ha… I’m a hunter living in Tokyo, and I’m honestly scared.

-No, Mount Fuji is over 100 km away from Tokyo, and I can see the Demon World Gate on its summit.

-What does that mean?

-It means the Gate is freaking huge.
The size of the Gate depends on the monsters inside, right?
So, the demon inside this Gate is way more powerful than the one we fought in Africa.

-But can they really defeat it? ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-And Utopia is already facing internal conflicts…

-Should I just go to Korea now? It’s safer there with the Mage Emperor.

-What are you talking about? Internal conflicts in Utopia? That’s nonsense. Didn’t you see the news? They went on a date and had a great time. If you don’t believe me, check the news yourself. (CliffLoveFlower)

└ That’s just PR, they’re pretending to be friendly.

└ They’re probably smiling on the outside but secretly plotting revenge because of that damn curse.

└ Hey, CliffFlower, aren’t you a fan of Jin Yuha?

└ Yes, I am. (CliffLoveFlower)

└ So, what do you think about Jin Yuha hanging out with his party members?

└ The Utopia members were cursed by the demon’s spell, so it’s understandable. (CliffCalmFlower)

└ Really?

└ We don’t just worship Jin Yuha because of some petty romantic feelings. (CliffWorshipFlower)

└ 8 to 1, they’re all over him, and they’re doing who knows what! And you’re okay with that? Do you have an NTR fetish or something?

└ Shut up, you bitch.

└ Watch your mouth, or do you want to die?

└ Where do you live?

└ These CliffFlower guys are hilarious, they act all calm and then explode when you poke them.

└ Haha, they’re so funny when they get triggered like that.

└ Haha Haha Haha Haha Haha Haha Haha Haha

As people were trying to alleviate their anxiety by arguing with Jin Yuha’s fan club members, Utopia’s broadcast suddenly started.

Ding-a-ling~♬

[Utopia LIVE) Demon World Gate Internal Broadcast! by. Cheonhwa]