Chapter 629 – 629. Press Conference (2)

The Victoria Convention Center, owned by Victoria Academy.
In the huge exhibition hall in the middle of Seoul, people from all over the world were seated.

There were a few people who were dissatisfied with coming all the way to Korea because of Lee Ho-yeon, but most of them maintained a serious atmosphere.
This is because the rumors spread that today’s press conference will talk about the gates of hell, monsters, and the black pillar.

Now that all countries have declared martial law.
The gathering of high-ranking officials showed how much interest Lee Ho-yeon’s press conference was receiving.

Although the name was a press conference, reporters were driven into a corner because high-ranking officials took their seats.
Interviews to be sent to each country were conducted by spokespersons, and reporters who wanted to ask for interviews with high-ranking officials ended up in a corner as they were pushed back by bodyguards.
Among them was a grumbling reporter.

“… Is it true that Wizard Lee Ho-yeon’s press conference will be this big? No matter how great Wizard Lee Ho-yeon is, is he better than researchers around the world?”

“Hey, haven’t you heard the news? If we go on like this, the world will be destroyed. There are even sayings that we should put our last hopes on wizard Lee Ho-yeon.”

For several days, numerous researchers worked hard to study the monsters in Hell, but the results were not good.

It was because of the video sent by a drone that luckily penetrated into the darkness of the Pacific Ocean.
The monsters that attacked humans are too difficult to stop, but those bigger and stronger than those monsters were endlessly crossing the gates of hell.

– Maintaining the status quo is difficult, but if the monsters attack properly, they can never be stopped.

That was the researchers’ conclusion.

“But does it make sense for people from all over the world to come to the press conference of magician Lee Ho-yeon, who has just become an adult?”

“The head of the American Hunter Association and the Wizards Association have come, but can you stay still in another country? Besides, Iris Guild Leader and Angela Guild Leader have come to visit you.

[Mage Lee Ho-yeon will enter soon.]

At that time, everyone focused their eyes on the voice heard from the podium.
Reporters stopped chatting and grabbed cameras or prepared smart watches. They had to focus on Lee Ho-yeon’s every word.
Broadcasting stations in each country also turned live cameras. It was a press conference that received great attention on the Internet, so it was scheduled to be broadcast live.

“Looks like it’s starting now, Sir Isaac.”

“I wonder what a great story our son-in-law will tell us.”

“Yes? Son-in-law?”

“Shh. Stay focused. It’s coming up.”

Isaac kept the second team leader’s mouth shut and looked straight ahead.
The expressions of the high-ranking officials who were greeting each other also changed.
Some of them narrowed their eyes, and some prayed for good results.

That buck that buck

Soon after, a man slowly climbed onto the podium.
He was a man with a sculptural appearance that anyone would like.
He was dressed in a neat suit, so much so that reporters started taking pictures of him as soon as they saw him.

‘Looking at it from above, there are so many people.’

Lee Ho-yeon, who was on the podium, glanced at the front.
Maybe it’s because I’ve been going to places where there aren’t many people lately.
It hadn’t been a long time since he presented his research at the Magic Society.

For no reason, I feel uncomfortable wearing a suit, and I’m worried about whether I’m wearing my tie properly.

“Kuhmm. Ahh. Hmm.”

Lee Ho-yeon took a deep breath and cleared his throat.
I tried to relax, but it wasn’t easy.

Lee Ho-yeon felt the weight on her shoulders after a long time and went up on stage.
As I stood on the podium, I could feel the loud noise.
The bright light of the flashlight filled my eyes, and I heard the sound of the shutter clicking.

[We would like to express our gratitude to the distinguished guests and journalists who came from all over the world, and we will start the press conference of Wizard Lee Ho-yeon from now on. The Q&A is after the words of the magician Lee Ho-yeon…]

I can hear Kang Hyo-rin, the head of the Korean branch of the Iris Guild, from beside me.
The press conference has begun.

“…”

Lee Ho-yeon, who closed her eyes for a moment, thought.

This press conference was really important.
It was an important opportunity to spread the message he had prepared so far to the world in real time.
The moment when Lee Ho-yeon’s voice and presence is as high as this moment may not come again.

To protect this world, to protect the heroines, or to protect oneself.
Lee Ho-yeon had to jump over this barrier.

“Ha…”

I opened my closed eyes
Lee Ho-yeon looked at the people who were looking at him.
Thousands of people were watching Lee Ho-yeon, but his heart was not beating.

[Distinct mental strength]

I used a perk I had deliberately stayed away from.
It’s been a long time since my head has been cold.

He didn’t feel it at the time of watching the press conference, but standing like this, the pressure was enormous.
You have to overcome this level to make a living as a politician.

Lee Ho-yeon proudly stretched his shoulders and opened his mouth.

“I’m Mage Lee Ho-yeon. I’m sure you have some questions about the Black Pillar and the Unidentified Monster Attack. I’m going to tell you all about it today, so I’d appreciate it if you could listen to it slowly.”

The noisy shutter sound gradually diminishes.
Lee Ho-yeon slowly released his prepared words.

“I’ve been researching the Black Pillar ever since it appeared. Eventually, I realized that the Black Pillar emits magical powers that harm humans, and I tried to spread that fact to the world.”

They tried to spread the truth through the Iris Guild and Victoria Academy, but the high-ranking officials were already brainwashed.
Had I known that fact a little earlier, it would have been easier.

“This incident is not a natural phenomenon like a dungeon or gate. It is a terrorism led by the terrorist group Pandemic. They opened the gates of hell and brought monsters from another dimension to Earth.”

Lee Ho-yeon signaled to Dr. Kang Hyo-rin, the head of the Korean branch of the Iris Guild, who was waiting by her side.
Before the press conference started, the materials requested from the Iris Guild were distributed to high-ranking officials and reporters.

– This, this… How to break the black pillar?

– The one-eyed giant’s weakness is not his eyes, but his crown? What is this sound?! Ask the captured monster to check it out!

– What does it mean to make the magic of hell available to ordinary hunters?

A research document that summarizes the weaknesses of monsters and how to fight against them using the magic of hell.

It was a strategy book written by Lee Ho-yeon.
I took the time to list all monsters’ weaknesses, so just learning this will reduce the number of hunters who sacrifice themselves in battle.

The current Earth has a lower overall level of ability than at the time of the original work, and is not familiar with the magic of hell.
Human bonds are not strong, and there are still people who only look at their own gain.

Nevertheless, there was Lee Ho-yeon in this world.

Originally, monsters deal the most damage until you know how to deal with them.
If this were a game, even if the players knew how to deal, they couldn’t tell the NPC, but it wasn’t a game right now.
Knowing the relative law is obviously an advantage.

No matter how strong the monsters of hell are, if you learn the magical power of hell and attack their weaknesses, you will be able to deal with them.

“This is the method of dealing with the monsters studied by me, the Iris Guild, and Victoria Academy. To deal with them, you must use the magic of hell. And anyone with magic tools made by the Wizards Association can learn the magic of hell.”

In addition, just giving hunters one magic tool mass-produced by the Wizards Association significantly increases their combat power.
The difference between 10 and 11 is small, but the difference between 0 and 1 is large.

‘In that state, I just need to start breaking the black pillar.’

As seen in Korea and France, monsters without the magic of hell can easily be subdued by ordinary hunters.
If the Black Pillar is gone and weakened, and humans have mastered the magic of hell and know how to deal with monsters… Monsters are no longer a threat.

“I think some of you may be wondering why I know this information. And you may be wondering why I’m only telling you now.”

He had to be persuasive to carry out his plan.

The reason Lee Ho-yeon received attention was because he was the first to break the black pillar.
However, it was a logical leap to know the weak points of monsters with just that.

There is an excuse that magic tools have studied the magic of hell, but it was too awkward to know all of the monster’s weaknesses just by breaking the black pillar.
Besides, it would be a little suspicious to reveal this information now.

He knows the monster’s weakness because he played the original game.
I couldn’t tell you that, so I had to look the other way.

“This is information obtained directly from the masters of Pandemic. I recently captured Pandemic’s spies who have been hiding in the United States. They fearlessly contacted the President of the American Hunter Association and the Angela Guild Leader.”

People who were surprised by Lee Ho-yeon’s words turned their heads, and the American Hunter Association head and Angela Guild head nodded at Lee Ho-yeon’s words.
Before the press conference started, he had already lined things up.

“According to the information obtained from our spies, people who have been brainwashed by the current pandemic are in key positions in their countries. The brainwashed high-ranking officials have used the media to attack me to prevent the spread of my research findings. At this press conference, their I will reveal my true identity.”

Buzz buzz.

Lee Ho-yeon’s bomb remarks made the atmosphere chaotic.
High-ranking officials rolled their eyes or giggled at each other, and reporters were intrigued by the idea of ​​getting a scoop.

– Do you know who exactly betrayed?! Reveal your identity!

– Is the information from a reliable source? Wizard Lee Ho-yeon’s press conference is now being broadcast live all over the world!

“I’m going to show you the proof of my remarks from now on.”

Lee Ho-yeon, at the same time as he answered, raised his magic.

How can I get as much attention as possible at a press conference?
This was the result of a great deal of thought.

‘Deployment of Macheongung.’

He spread the magical energy he drew up in his body to all directions.
Soon, the interior of the convention center was filled with Lee Ho-yeon’s magic.

“No, that’s nonsense.”

“This is one person’s magical power…?”

As soon as the bodyguards of high-ranking figures felt Lee Ho-yeon’s magic, they looked straight ahead.
The magical energy that fills the space in the blink of an eye can turn into a weapon and aim for your own throat right now.

“…”

Lee Ho-yeon came down the podium, ignoring the surroundings.

He’s not a big fan of armed protests, but nothing can have as much impact as a forceful protest.
If you pull aggro in a place like this, you will have it even if you don’t want to pay attention to this press conference, and high-ranking officials will never be able to ignore your words.

“It’s easy to uncover someone who’s been brainwashed. The terrorist group Pandemic also had a way to break their brainwashing.”

That buck that buck

Lee Ho-yeon passed among the nervous dignitaries and approached Ackerman, president of the American Hunter Association.

He bowed his head slightly, then asked in a polite tone.

“Chairman Ackerman. Can you repeat what I’m saying?”

“It’s not difficult if it’s a request from Mage Lee Ho-yeon.”

“To Arma Maestro.”

“To Arma Maestro.”

Chairman Ackerman shrugged his shoulders after saying his brainwashing words.
Lee Ho-yeon spoke naturally.

“As you can see, it’s a sentence that has no effect on the average person. …But.”

Lee Ho-yeon turned around and approached the gathering of Korean dignitaries.
He asked to meet several times, but he never met.

President of the Korean Hunter Association.
He was the one who said the hardest things to Surin’s sister, who protected him while breaking the black pillar.

“Chief of the Association, would you like to repeat what I said?”

Lee Ho-yeon felt the unpleasant magic radiating from the man in front of him and slightly lowered his head.