Chapter 2636 – 2636. Dark Moon

After half-destroying the Red Pulsion Fortress, I decided to leave the battlefield immediately.

The reason I came to the battlefield was to reach Level 7 through the dungeon. Having achieved that goal, there was no reason for me to stay.

Especially, it was dangerous for me to remain in the battlefield. As the chairman of LK Corporation, I was still being targeted by countries and companies around the world. The fact that I was in the battlefield would soon become known, and countless people would come drooling after me. That was why I had come here in disguise.

‘There are many Level 7 or higher powerhouses in the battlefield. I need to leave before they start moving in earnest.’

Once I arrived in Neo London, I would be safe. No other superhuman above Level 7 could do anything to me in Neo London. Unless they were completely insane.

‘I’ll probably come back to the battlefield someday.’

A place where all kinds of resources exist infinitely. A place overflowing with dungeons and monsters, where you can obtain high-quality artifacts. In the original game, it was a famous high-level area. Even if it was hard to do anything right now, the battlefield was a place overflowing with things to gain.

I left the battlefield behind and returned to Neo London. I flew through the sky using magic to return to Neo London.

After entering Neo London, I bought a newspaper at a convenience store before returning to the mansion. It was a fresh newspaper from this morning, so it had a unique ink smell. I stood on the street, waiting for a carriage, and read the newspaper.

The headline was about me.

-LK Corporation CEO, Count Eugene Meyer! Rampages in the Battlefield and Becomes a Superhuman?!

The information was out in just one day. It wasn’t surprising since communication with the battlefield was ongoing.

I read the article. Perhaps due to the influence of the council, there was no criticism of me. Rather, they were praising me as a young genius.

‘I guess I am a genius for reaching Level 7 at my age. In that sense, Yuria, who reached Level 7 even faster than me, is more amazing.’

There was no information about Yuria. That was because the Maid Academy thoroughly managed her information. The only times Yuria’s name appeared were as a winner in famous competitions.

Clop. Clop.

A carriage approached. It was a carriage pulled by two real, living horses, not mechanical ones. The entrance of the carriage had a unicorn emblem.

“I am James, a first-class coachman from Unicorn Company. Are you Count Eugene Meyer?”

I released the illusion that was covering my face. The coachman, who had confirmed my real face, bowed his head and greeted me.

“I apologize. There have been many cases of people impersonating celebrities, so I needed to confirm.”

“I understand. My destination is the mansion. Do you need the address?”

“I know the address. I will escort you comfortably.”

I got into the carriage. I could feel the magic plastered all over the interior of the carriage.

‘Air circulation, shock absorption, internal mosaic, etc. Magic for convenience and security.’

If that’s the case, wouldn’t it be better to travel by car?

Even though I felt it was inefficient, I accepted it. It wasn’t new for Neo London to be obsessed with tradition. Although that tradition was a bit twisted in a strange direction.

I opened the window inside the carriage. Since the interior was not visible from the outside due to magic, I didn’t hesitate.

The gloomy sky unique to Neo London, the neon lights filling the streets, the acrid air, and the sound of gunshots in the distance. Sometimes, when I blankly looked at Neo London like this, I realized that I had entered a world inside a game.

‘In my past life… Damn it. When I try to remember, it doesn’t come to mind well.’

I arrived at the mansion.

A cherry blossom tree that remained in bloom all year round greeted me.

“Welcome back, Master. I heard you have reached the realm of a superhuman. Congratulations.”

The butler I had recently hired said.

“Thank you. Was there anything while I was away?”

“It was the same as usual. However, a large number of letters arrived yesterday. Most of them were from nobles, inviting you to social parties. There were also some business-related matters.”

“Reject the social parties as always. Business-related matters? If it’s proper business, they would send it to the company, not the mansion. Most of them are scammers.”

“Hmm. There is also a letter from someone who claims to be your cousin. How should we handle this person?”

“That’s absurd. I am an orphan. I don’t have any family, let alone relatives. It’s annoying, but it’s too petty for me to deal with directly. File a lawsuit in my name with the London Guard.”

When you become famous, all sorts of crazy people stick to you.

That person was probably a lunatic who actually thought they were my cousin.

“Understood. Should I also reject the invitation to the party from the royal family?”

“The royal family? It’s not the royal party season. Give me the invitation first. If the invitation came from the royal family, I should check it.”

Soon, the butler brought the invitation. The fancy letter, decorated with gold leaf, had the royal family’s emblem stamped on it.

After reading the invitation, I let out a hollow laugh.

It was about a charity party hosted by the royal family to help the less fortunate.

A charity party. It was called a charity party for good reason, but it was just a waste of money to hold a party. Since there was a cause of charity, no one could criticize it. The moment you criticize it, you become an asshole.

‘There’s no way the royal family would genuinely hold a party for charity. Charity is just an excuse to hold a party. What is the purpose of holding the party? To see me?’

Considering the timing, that was right.

‘I have become a Level 7 and have no choice but to draw attention. Are they trying to drag me into the fight for the throne?’

Victoria VI.

The current Queen of Neo London was old.

She had previously declared that she would hand over the throne to one of her grandchildren within the next few years. The reason it wasn’t her sons and daughters was that all of her children had refused to inherit the throne. They knew that they could not achieve as much as Victoria VI, even if they inherited the throne. They knew their place well.

‘On the other hand, the grandchildren are more capable than their parents, so they are full of greed.’

Frankly, I didn’t want to get involved in politics.

However, the economy and politics were inseparable.

‘Even though Neo London is a constitutional monarchy, the influence of the royal family cannot be ignored. Most of the citizens of Neo London are more loyal to the royal family than the council. The royal family has been collecting all kinds of talents so far. If the royal family decides to act, it is true that even the Neo Round Table Council would have a hard time stopping them.’

As I became a Level 7, my influence on Neo London had become unbelievably large. Even if I declared that I was not interested in the royal family, people would not believe it.

‘It might be better to see the princes and princesses this time and decide on a direction. It’s not bad to get involved actively. It would be troublesome if I failed, but if I succeed… the possibility of becoming the best company in Neo London opens up.’

The stakes were high. So, it was too early to make a decision here.

“…Since it’s a party hosted by the royal family, I should attend. The party is in fifteen days. Send a letter to the royal family saying that I will attend.”

“Yes, Master. I will begin preparations for attending the party.”

“Also, get a personal carriage and coachman. We can’t keep using Unicorn Company’s carriage forever.”

“Understood.”

• • •

The next day. The Raven Knights sent the Adamantium. They didn’t send the entire promised amount, but only a part of it.

‘Did they send it to show that they will definitely keep the contract?’

Adamantium. I held the pitch-black metal in my hand. It was much heavier than steel.

‘It’s basically five times stronger than steel.’

Compared to orichalcum or mithril, its mana conductivity was low, but its durability was one of the best in the world.

Moreover, Adamantium had shape memory ability. Even if it was damaged or broken to some extent, it would automatically restore itself without magic.

‘It’s surprisingly easier to handle than steel, and it can be processed into threads and made into cloth. The color is a luxurious black, so it’s popular among nobles.’

It was heavy, so lightweight magic was essential. If I processed and sold it, I could make a lot of money.

My purpose was not processing and selling.

‘Can it be mixed with a superconductor?’

LK-99 was made of copper, lead, and LK special material. What would happen if I put LK special material into Adamantium instead of copper and lead and baked it?

‘Like other metals, there might be no reaction at all, or a new metal might be created like a superconductor.’

It was worth experimenting.

And I discovered a new metal that didn’t exist in the original game.

• • •

Time flew by like an arrow, and the day of the party arrived.

I took my personal carriage to Buckingham Palace in Neo London’s A District.

I showed the invitation to the knight guarding the main gate and entered the palace.

Butlers and maids working at Buckingham Palace caught my eye.

The basic level of servants working in the palace was Flower-class, one step above Triple. And occasionally, there were Superior-class servants.

Lower-ranking nobles, who lacked power, bowed to the servants. Flower-class and above were talents that even nobles could not treat carelessly. If they wanted, they could even obtain a noble title.

“Welcome to Buckingham Palace, Count Meyer. I will guide you to the banquet hall.”

I arrived at the banquet hall, guided by a maid.

-Count Eugene Meyer is entering!

My name echoed through the speakers. The gazes of the nobles who were enjoying the banquet all focused on me.