Chapter 1636 – [(Relatively) Daily Life]

My few days of travel in Japan was very enjoyable. At least other than the bastards that were there on the first day, there weren’t any problems.

I had a good time, but since I couldn’t stay in Japan forever, I was ready to go somewhere else. For reference, the next destination is the United States.

“Eve, what do you do?”

“I was born in the United States, but I don’t have any particular thoughts. I had a great time going out this time, so I’ll just laze around at home.”

“It looks like your ability to act has run out.”

“If a homebody otaku participates in Comiket once, he’ll stay home for a while… I can understand that.”

First, Eve is artificial intelligence created based on Zion, but was developed on Earth. To be precise, it is a research center in the United States.

I think Eden took him with him at that time, and it was fun in many ways. Well, I also remember the Chinese people believing in the Heavenly Demon and trying so damn hard to steal Eve.

I really want to see what the people who stayed back then will think when they see it now. Some people believed that Cheonma was stronger than me and tried to steal things that my wife, Shion, made, but it turned out that I was actually stronger… Ah, so it was ruined.

I wonder if the remaining ones were torn apart by the Heavenly Demon. Because people who are greedy and incompetent but have a small amount of power would not have been left alone.

Anyway, Eve took turns with Eden again. While giving a high five, Eve gave Eden some of the fanzines she had recently bought. They originally bought two books, one for themselves and one for Eden, probably as souvenirs, but there doesn’t seem to be any problem.

“Oh? How was Comiket?”

“It was a sufficiently satisfactory event. It was quite nice to get people’s attention.”

“Well, that’s a good thing. Oh, I’m going to America now. What are you going to do? Do you work shifts there too?”

“I enjoyed it this time, so it’s okay. However, I’d like to try an authentic American hamburger, so please send it to me later.”

“Okay!!!!”

Eden looked through the fanzine Eve had given her. First, by checking the cover, I roughly figured out what kind of fanzine it was, but I felt a little disappointed.

“There’s nothing dirty.”

“Actually, I wanted to buy it, but I didn’t buy it on purpose. I didn’t want to have a problem with my image if I bought something like that for no reason.”

“They’re already openly having sex in the living room, so what’s the big deal?”

“It’s not okay because the two genres are different. If you do it in a private room, you’ll be treated as just an easy-going and sexy female streamer, but if you buy something explicit, you’ll be treated as a pervert.”

“I don’t know how in the world there are people who are not perverts and discriminated against like that.”

“That’s right.”

“Oh, by the way, my mom bought the sexy one.”

“Show me too!!!!!”

I wonder if I should stop this, but Eden is an adult now, so it’s time for her to see things like that.

It is natural for people in their prime to be interested in sex, and if you suppress that natural thing, you will be disqualified as a parent. So, I plan to wait and see for now, but… No, but why would my mom show me that in person?

“The content is hard, but the genre is pure love.”

“That’s a good thing.”

“I don’t mind showing you that, but what on earth are you teaching me…”

Anyway, we packed our bags and prepared to go to America this time. There were a lot of people who were disappointed that we were going, so a lot of people gathered at the terminal on the way to board the plane.

It’s not that surprising since I’ve seen it before when I visited Japan, but I’m still happy because I can feel how popular Eden is. After leaving such good memories in Japan for the last time, we headed to the United States.

“How long has it been since I’ve been to America…”

“Huh? Now that I think about it, Zion, is this your first time going to the United States since you immigrated?”

“To begin with, I rarely travel abroad. Even if it’s a dimensional trip.”

“The return of the king!!!!”

“It actually looks similar to a king.”

Zion has purposefully grown his power on this Earth, and the influence he has been able to gain through his own ingenuity and future knowledge since the days of the gold rush is beyond imagination. As of now, he can change to whoever he wants, such as the President of the United States.

First, as an external excuse, it is said that Shion immigrated to Korea because his father was shot and died, and he hated guns… But that didn’t mean his influence went anywhere. Moreover, isn’t it an international society now?

Zion will probably be able to exert influence on many, if not most, large corporations in the United States. Because he is a person for whom almost nothing is impossible on Earth.

If you are wondering whether that is possible, consider whether it makes sense for economic problems not to arise during the unification of South Korea and North Korea in the first place. It’s all because of Zion’s hard work and lending money.

“If Eden was popular in Japan, you must be popular in America.”

“Uh… Really?”

“America is a country that greatly admires strong people. It’s not for nothing that machoism exists. Moreover, isn’t something like a hero also very popular?”

“No, I’m not a hero. What is a hero?”

“First of all, he’s really strong and doesn’t cross any boundaries, so he’s a hero by that standard.”

“What kind of guy’s standards are that?”

“It’s okay, Dad. These days, heroes are treated like heroes even if they kill people, as long as they don’t cross the line.”

“Dad still doesn’t want to be a hero.”

Japan and the United States have very different cultures. Japan was more in awe of Eden than I was, but America… No, if you look at it, these are not victorious or defeated countries. Oh, is it a bit weird to talk about this?

In any case, it was natural that sensibilities were different as the countries were different. You don’t have to go far. You can see that American football, a minor sport in Korea, is popular in the U.S. And its players are highly paid and popular.

To be honest, even for those who don’t know, American football is an intense sport where men run with determination, crash into each other, and get smashed. Maybe it’s because it’s so intense and suits Americans’ tastes.

Of course, it is not absolute, but it is an undeniable fact. Otherwise, why would it be a cliché for a member of the American football team to harass the idiot protagonist in a teen drama? It means that universal perception and school caste are already entrenched.

“What will happen in America!!!!”

“Eden can’t use you when you say things like that.”

“It’s obvious that something will happen anyway. Anyway, what do you plan on doing with my daughter?”

“Well, it’s been a while since I’ve been to the U.S. And it’s my first time since I came out, so I’m planning to do some official activities. Moreover, there are people in the U.S. Who can’t get treatment because they don’t have insurance.”

“It’s a good thing, but I’m a little worried that I’ll be wasting your vacation.”

“Hey, I’m going to hang out in America anyway and go to the Sun and Moon God Kingdom next time, so as long as I don’t have to work at the end, that’s fine!!!!”

Playing and working and playing and working have different sensibilities. The best thing is to work and play, but if that were the case, I should have visited the United States first from the beginning.

First, leisurely board a private plane heading to the United States. Since I had to cross the Pacific Ocean to get to the United States, it was quite far, and it would take some time, so I decided to take some rest even though I couldn’t rest comfortably. Oh, of course, there are no visa issues, so there is nothing to worry about.

“But what do we do now?”

“Go!!!!!”

“No, I didn’t say anything!!!!”

“Well, I’m just kidding. But since time is limited, let’s not do anything for a long time and just binge-watch Marvel movies.”

“Wow!!! I’m Iron Man!!!!”

“If Tony Stark wants to see you, he’ll make room for you.”

“No, you… Uh, um, I should just not say anything.”

If Shion decides to do so, I think he will just buy Hollywood instead of becoming an actor.

Well, anyway, we relaxed and watched movies on the way to America. Even though it took several hours, I couldn’t actually watch a few movies, so I was about to watch three or four movies when the private plane landed on American soil.

And just like in Japan, there were a lot of people gathered at the terminal. It seems like the U.S. Government is trying its best to stop them, but the number is still so large that if the security guards weren’t talented people, there would have been a problem.

“A disfigurement!!! A disgrace!!!!”

“Worst!!! Worst has arrived!!!!”

“Aaaaahhh, Eden!!! Please look here!!!!!”

“He is the strongest man on earth!!!!!”

As Shion said, unlike Japan, the reaction to me is greater here. Is the culture different? Of course, the air is different.

Anyway, in America, we have our own schedule. First, visit the White House and meet with the President of the United States and talk about various things. I will be carrying out official activities.

Of course, I won’t just work, but will take breaks in between. Then, Zion asked Eden secretly.

“First, there is a separate party tonight for VIPs. It’s enough for mom or dad to participate, but you can participate if you want. Oh, of course, it’s not forced, so do whatever you want.”

“Anyway, I’ve attended parties like that before.”

“When do you mean?”

“I went to the empire where my dad did with my older sister.”

“Kaaaaah!!!!”

“Oh, you mean that time? I forgot because the atmosphere was so special.”

“Anyway, I think it will be a good experience, so I will attend. It will be fun in its own way.”

Afterward, we went straight to the White House. Even though the ride to the White House in the limousine was uneventful, many people gathered around to look around as if they were welcoming a distinguished guest of state.

No, you are a national guest of honor. Me and Eden are the same to the outside world, and Zion is just not known.

“I have to be prepared to hear people ask me if I have any intention of returning to the United States again.”

“I don’t want to hear that my mom went to America!!!!!”

“Eden, in any sense, as long as your father is alive, you will never hear anything like that.”

First, the place where Zion has established a base here is the United States, but looking at the current international situation, the United States’ position is not that high, so it will be afraid and say it is regretful.

Of course, the United States is still one of the most powerful countries on Earth, but it is not as powerful as it used to be. There is no need to go far, there is Cheonma of the Sun and Moon God Kingdom and me of Korea, and now that people with special abilities are in the spotlight, the two countries are coming close together.

Moreover, Korea has Kether and Eden, and has benefited a lot from the Garden of Eden… Ah, I’m tired of talking about politics all the time.

Before we knew it, the limousine had arrived at the White House. First, after going through a basic examination and being guided in separately, you will meet the President of the United States.

A tall white man approaching old age with a rather tall appearance. He greets us and stands up with a happy expression on his face, offering to shake my hand first.

“Nice to meet you. My name is George Griffin, the elected President of the United States this year. Please feel free to call me George.”

“No, no matter what, it’s a bit uncomfortable to call the president…”

“I am the greatest President of the United States on earth, but aren’t you the most talented person on earth? I think you deserve it.”

His words and actions were light, and in some ways he felt like a fan of mine, but even so, the second person he shook hands with was not Eden, but Zion.

Since there is public attention, the first person to ask for a handshake is me, and even though it is not known, it is not rude to ask for a handshake to Shion, the head of the Hanon family, and it is the right order. To someone who doesn’t know me, it seems strange to shake hands with Zion first, so in a way, shaking hands with me was a smokescreen.

“Mrs. Sion. Nice to meet you.”

“Yes, this is my first time seeing you in person. Please be kind to me.”

“No. Rather, this is what I have to say.”

The last one is Eden. However, just because it was the last didn’t mean I ignored it. In a way, since it was the last, it was also the main role. Looking at it that way, whether it was his own idea or the ability of his aides to know the right order of greetings, it seemed like it was not easy.

“Should I call you Miss Wakamo or Miss Eden? Which do you prefer?”

“Please call me by my name. I often hear about Wakamo. Anyway, nice to meet you, Mr. President.”

“That’s what I’ll tell you. Welcome to America.”

After that, it was just meaningless stories. The only thing we can do is to show off to the public by encouraging each other and showing a friendly atmosphere on the outside.

It’s annoying, but it’s necessary. If you don’t do it at least this time, more problems may arise next time.

Moreover, isn’t this your first official visit to the United States? Well, I have visited before, but Eden was very young at that time and Zion did not accompany me, so it is difficult to call it an official visit.

After chatting in moderation, it was time for lunch, and we decided to eat. Since Eden knows how much he eats, there will be no shortage of food, but during the brief period of preparing the meal, while the cameras were off, President George told a secret story.

“I have no eyes to see or ears to hear, so let me be honest. I have one goal that I want to achieve during my term.”

“We were planning on cooperating if it were appropriate, but it doesn’t seem to be appropriate.”

“Yes… You may know this, but the current security situation in the United States is not that good. To be precise, the problem is caused by crimes committed by people with disabilities.”

In Korea, thanks to various factors, most people with special abilities are registered with the Cheonmu Association and manage them. So, there are relatively few crimes involving special abilities.

Regardless of the administrative issues in Korea, which are well computerized, there is Eden and Keter with me. If you get caught doing something wrong in Korea, you’ll either refrain from doing it because you think I’ll fly over to you, or you’ll do it secretly.

“The United States also created an organization called Heroes, similar to Korea’s Cheonmu Association, to idolize people with supernatural abilities as heroes and at the same time tried to suppress crimes with supernatural abilities…”

“It doesn’t seem to be working as well as I thought.”

“Yes, there were people with special abilities who joined the Heroes, but there were also many who did not. Some of them committed crimes with special abilities or engaged in vigilante activities.”

“Is it because you lack a focal point like me?”

“There may be something like that… But it may be due to distrust or opposition to the government. At the very least, even if they were asked to register for management purposes, they refused even if they had the freedom not to register.”

“What are you, idiots?”

“Yes?”

“No, it’s nothing.”

With freedom comes responsibility. If you have this ability, you will have more responsibility than ordinary people.

Of course, if the country tries to unfairly oppress you, it is your freedom to resist it. However, there had to be a clear distinction between freedom and indulgence.

The country asked us to cooperate, but it is just an excuse to refuse, saying something about freedom. Of course, if something is unfair, you have to stand up, but this is not the case, and what’s more, it’s true that even one thing does not conform to the theme of enjoying the benefits provided by the country.

There are many people in the world who do not know the difference between true freedom and self-indulgence. Nuri, the great devil of freedom, is in dire straits.

Nuri: Oh, did you call me?

Uh?! Hey?! Wait for a sec?! I thought about it, but I didn’t call it!!!!

If you forget about this damn network, will the line be connected!!!!!