Chapter 653 – Chapter 653. Demon King’s Attack (4)

The strongest guild, Iris Guild, took the lead in moving their forces, and the governments of each country threatened to declare war on countries that did not participate in the allied forces.
Knowing that it was truly an emergency, the personnel entered Korea one after another.

Most of the large guild leaders gathered in Seoul, Korea, and even excellent hunters who did not belong to guilds or government hunters were convened.
In other words, all the best hunters from all over the world gathered.

A meeting where hunters who know one seat in each country gathered.
There were also people who were internally dissatisfied with the fact that the cadets were leading the position.
No matter how strong you are, being the leader of the alliance is because you think that seniority and experience are important.

However, as Lee Ho-yeon’s briefing continued, their eyes widened.

“The main force of the enemy is 72 demons and countless monsters. And one individual who is presumed to be the captain. I have already confirmed that Karcus, Amon, and Malphis, who were killed, and even Melveth, who was subdued two days ago, have been revived.”

Lee Ho-yeon delivered data summarizing the characteristics and weaknesses of demons to the personnel.
After the demon appeared, it was data organized based on the memories of the original work.

“This, this…? You figured out the characteristics of all demons in just three days?”

“… Is this information certain? How do you know a weakness that even those of us who have dealt with face to face can’t figure out?”

“It’s Lee Ho-yeon, a genius mage. Only 4 demons have been subdued. Maybe those golden eyes are the ability to identify the opponent’s weaknesses.”

The documents distributed by Lee Ho-yeon summarized the characteristics, fighting methods, and weaknesses of each demon.
Everyone couldn’t hide their surprise because it was a higher quality material than expected.

“The data was created by analyzing the battle footage myself. It’s a reliable source, but if you have any questions, feel free to ask.”

While people read the data, Lee Ho-yeon continued talking.

“As you all know, if the demons eat away at the world’s power like they are now, humanity will eventually be defeated by the demons. Rather, now is the last chance to compete head-to-head. Seoul is humanity’s last line of defense.”

Demons approaching from the Pacific Ocean are approaching Seoul.
Even in the original work, the demon king descends to Korea.
You’re going to follow that scenario faithfully.

“There are about 20 hours left until the devil arrives in Seoul. This is not enough time to gather everyone’s opinions and organize the Allied Forces. That’s why I organized the Allied Forces. However, I will accept any complaints or corrections. “

It is an operation prepared by subjugating the Melveth that appeared in Korea.
Lee Ho-yeon turned over his data and continued.

“Naberus, a gigantic monstrous bird that appeared in France. Its weakness is judged to be lightning. Wizards specializing in lightning magic have been organized into Group A. Chris of the Angela Guild will lead Group A.”

Famous lightning wizards from each country were organized into Group A.
Not only famous wizards but also lesser-known ones were placed in Group A.

At that time, the Iris guild leader, who had personally fought Naberus, opened his mouth.

“Mage Lee Ho-yeon. I’m sorry, but I’ve tried using lightning magic on Naberus as well. However, the magic didn’t work properly for both monster and human forms.”

“Iris Guild Leader. When Naberus returns from human form to monstrous bird form, a weakness is revealed near the top of his head. It takes less than a minute, but it was confirmed that only the top of his head regenerates his feathers slowly.”

“… Irene. Check it out.”

At the words of the guild leader, Irene watched the guild’s battle video and opened her eyes wide.

“Wow, that’s right. There are places where the feathers fill in late, about 40 seconds or so.”

“Why do you think that place is a weakness because the feathers fill slowly?”

“It’s the same pattern as Phoenix, the boss monster of Gate, which appeared in Sao Paulo about 10 years ago. However, unlike Phoenix, which reveals its top, Naberus was so high up in the sky that I couldn’t see it properly. Do you have any other questions?”

“Ha, I can’t believe I’m missing such a basic thing…”

At Lee Ho-yeon’s briefing, Isaac laughed.
It’s not a big deal, but Lee Ho-yeon found a weakness just by watching the battle video.
What the hell is that guy, no, how good is our son-in-law?

“…You analyzed it just by watching the battle video? No, did you analyze all the demon patterns in just three days?”

“Looking at the Emperor of the Night’s reaction, you seem to understand it?”

Ho-yeon Lee continued the briefing even when Isaac’s reaction made a lot of noise around him.
20 hours sounds like a long time, but it is by no means a long time.
After the briefing, the team needs to come together, and there are many other small things to prepare.

“Next is Melves, a demon who appeared in Korea. He handles souls while on a ghost ship. We will assign wizards capable of mental defense magic and melee warriors to Team A-2. Team A-2 will be commanded by Nancy of the Alkaline Guild. Is. Next…”

When I was studying Hunter Sociology at the Academy for a while.
I remember hearing about all the famous guilds and hunters around the world at least once.
Lee Ho-yeon’s ability to supplement memory makes it possible to recall all of those things.

“Are you aware of the aces of guilds around the world? Does that make sense?”

“You prepared this much by yourself?”

“Looks like someone expected an attack…”

Hunters from each country listened to Lee Ho-yeon’s words.
There was no one in the chairman who did not recognize Lee Ho-yeon anymore.

“… With that said, the team formation is over. Next, I will explain the outline of the strategy.”

Lee Ho-yeon opened the map and pointed to the Seoul area.
It was Namyangju, which became an empty field due to the gate that appeared about 5 years ago.
It was just a place to get rid of the aftermath of the gate and prepare for civilians to move in, but this wide field was the place to greet the enemies.

“We plan to set up an interception magic circle in the fields of Namyangju.”

*

After the briefing that lasted for 3 hours.
Lee Ho-yeon caught his breath and opened his mouth.

“This concludes the description of the operation. If you have any questions, please ask them now. As I said, time is running out.”

At Lee Ho-yeon’s question, the people inside the convention center met each other’s eyes.
While looking at each other, the first to speak was the president of the wizard association, Arthur.

“I heard that there is an object that seems to be the leader of the demons. Didn’t you consider a plan to assassinate him by creating a commando?”

“There’s a small chance that the demons will be neutralized by killing the captain, so that’s a plan B.”

“Plan B… Then, where is the organization for the special forces?

“If the battle doesn’t go well, I’m the only one going to assassinate the boss.”

“… What? I know you’re strong, but that’s too dangerous.”

“It would be more dangerous to take someone else with you. I don’t have the confidence to take someone else with me in an emergency.”

“Um…”

Arthur felt uncomfortable, but she couldn’t argue with him.
He is no longer a promising wizard and a disciple of Im Sol who came to the magic society.
Lee Ho-yeon is the only man in the world who has defeated a demon.
Others may only hold on to his ankles.

“What if demons don’t come to Namyangju? They must have been intelligent. They might notice that they prepared a magic circle.”

“The interception magic circle is just insurance. For the rest of the time, prepare everything you can. If they avoid it, you will have no choice but to divide into formations and fight individually.”

According to the original story, of course I would go straight to Korea, but in this world, I don’t know how they will move.

Lee Ho-yeon’s strategy was to increase the probability as much as possible.
Even if the magic circle entered properly, there was no guarantee that they would win unconditionally.

‘This should be enough.’

More time has passed since I accepted many people’s questions.
It was a plan that was realistic enough for the hunters to feel, so there were not many questions about the operation itself.
In the first place, except for Lee Ho-yeon, no one had properly grasped the weaknesses of demons.

“I never thought a large-scale battle like this would suddenly happen. Is it possible with only 15 hours left?”

“They say that Mage Lee Ho-yeon hunts demons at the forefront, but we can’t get rid of him.”

“That’s right. The person who created the strategy is at the forefront…”

“Chris. This is Robert from the Freecs Guild. Please take good care of this operation.”

“I’m meeting Robert, the master of lightning magic, here.”

Only about 15 hours remained until the operation.
The Hunters greeted each other’s teams and headed to Namyangju.
They were veterans who had done a lot of emergency operations like this, so it wasn’t difficult to get along.

“… Ha.”

And Lee Ho-yeon was taking a deep breath behind the podium at the convention center.
Moon Soo-rin, who was next to her, headed to the academy to manage the Victoria Academy’s professors.
She especially asked Baek Ah-yeong to speak well.
Because she seemed like she would come along even if she couldn’t fight.

‘Is this why you can kill the Demon King? Tsk.’

After maintaining a serious look for several hours, her shoulders feel sore as if they are tight.
Lee Ho-yeon stretched and looked outside her.

There were many heroines inside the convention center.
I don’t know why they are there, but the Lucy Rumi twins and Im Sol are in the VIP seats.
Irene Ellis of the Iris Guild.
The heroines living together, including Rebecca, were at the forefront of the independent hunters.
Liliana was also there, and it was a relief that she seemed to be quiet today.
Normally, I would have gone to see her face for a moment, but now I didn’t want to meet anyone.

‘There is definitely a limit to the resurrection of the devil. But I don’t know where the limit is.’

She didn’t tell anyone else, but she thought that killing the Demon King would affect other demons as well.
The best is to end the demons’ lives immediately, the second best is to weaken.
Anything that helps people.
However, killing the demon king was not an easy task.

‘It’s almost impossible to create a one-on-one composition with the Demon King during a complicated battle.’

In the end, the one who has to kill the demon king is himself.
It was for this reason that Lee Ho-yeon created an allied force of mankind around the world.
He needed power to catch the demons escorting the demon king.

“Is this really the last…”

Lee Ho-yeon has overcome many crises so far.
There were hard times and there were good times, but everything was a springboard for the demon lord’s attack this time.
In the end, if you don’t kill the Demon King in this battle, the world will perish.
It is a fact that everyone else knows, but it came even bigger to Lee Ho-yeon.

“… Tsk.

I captured my troubled heart.
Nothing will change even if she stays like this, so she has to quickly head to Namyangju herself.

Lee Ho-yeon was needed to organize the magic circle to intercept the demons.

“Hoyeonah…?”

Then, a familiar voice came from behind.
A girl dressed neatly in a cadet uniform instead of a suit. She was Nam Da-eun.
Nam Da-eun smiled lightly and looked at Lee Ho-yeon.

“Da-eun? What are you doing here?”

“I heard that if Scarlett was Hoyeon, she would be here, so I came to see her… She was really here.”

“Scarlett?”

She looked over her shoulder and saw Scarlett hiding against her wall.
As soon as Lee Ho-yeon’s eyes met, Scarlett broke her concealment and came to her side.

“Hoyeon-nim was nowhere to be found, so I came to find her.”

“What about Rebecca and Liliana?”

“I think we’ll need one person to keep Miss Liliana with us, so she left it to Miss Rebecca.”

Anyone looking at her would think she was a lost child.
I wouldn’t be old enough to need a guardian.

“By the way, everyone left for Namyangju. What is Hoyeon-nim doing here?”

“Just. I was thinking about the operation.”

“Okay.”

“Yes. You’re welcome. Let’s go to Namyangju together.”

No matter how long she thought about it, she could only come up with useless thoughts.
Lee Ho-yeon looked at Scarlett and Nam Da-eun and moved her steps.

“Hmm…”

And Scarlett stared at Lee Ho-yeon.
It’s been quite a while since we’ve been together, and that guy can’t properly hide his feelings in front of a woman.
A lot of mixed emotions were filling his head right now.

‘Somehow, he seemed like a completely different person at the convention center.’

Knock knock.

Scarlett touched Daeun Nam, who was standing next to her, on the waist.
Nam Da-eun, who was about to follow Lee Ho-yeon, looked at Scarlett in surprise at the sudden touch.

“Mr. Scarlett?”

“Da-eun, please calm down that man.”

“Yes? Hoyeon?”

“You shouldn’t fill your head with other thoughts before an important fight, right?

“That’s true… But that’s what Scarlett does. Ah, ah?”

Nam Da-eun also felt strange inside, but Lee Ho-yeon did this not once or twice.
So I was going to just let it go, but Scarlett pushed Nam Da-eun on the back.

Hwaak-

In the end, Nam Da-eun had to give Lee Ho-yeon a back hug regardless of her will.

“Uh. Uh…”

“Dae-eun?”

He suddenly hugged him from behind, and when he turned his head, Nam Da-eun was looking at him with a puzzled expression.
Why is he making such a face after hugging him?

“Joe, I like you.”

“… Suddenly?”

“No. It’s not this. I’m sure Hoyeon will be able to do it. I’ve been helped before… And other people will think so too. So… Heh, in the sense of cheering up…”

Gradually, her voice became quieter and at the end it became like a whisper.
Feeling her face heat up, Nam Da-eun lowered her head and rammed the top of her head into Lee Ho-yeon’s back.
She said it herself, but it was too embarrassing to say that she liked it in a place like this.

“Isn’t that too out of the blue?”

Lee Ho-yeon laughed and removed Da-eun Nam’s body.
She still had her head down, as if embarrassed.

“Since Da-eun showed courage, I think you should show your strength as well.”

“You pushed. Scarlett.”

“I was caught. But I think it would be more effective if I did it than I did.”

Scarlett knows what Lee Ho-yeon has done so far.
She does odd things sometimes, but he always takes the lead and solves cases.
So he had no doubt that he could do it this time too.

“If the tension is relieved, we’ll start soon. But since we’re the leader of the allied forces, we can’t be the last to arrive.”

“…”

Lee Ho-yeon belatedly felt his shoulders lighten.
His head was clear, and his body felt much lighter.

‘I must have been nervous.’

It was only then that Lee Ho-yeon realized the fact.
Since his body was stiff without even realizing it, his heart was stuffy and he couldn’t help but think about other things.

“Thank you. Scarlett. Da Eun-ah.”

“It was nothing.”

“…”

Nam Da-eun was still hiding behind Scarlett as if she was embarrassed, but seeing her smile made her laugh again.
Lee Ho-yeon brushed off the thoughts in his body and held out his hand to the two of them.

“Let’s hurry up. Like you said, don’t be late.”

14 hours until the final battle.
There was still a lot to prepare.