By Zephyria 
“……What?”
Unlike Yang Eun-ho, whose mind went blank for a moment, Kim Si-baek was serious.
Although he had received permission from Director Noh to proselytize, it was no easy task given the situation on Earth, where gods do not manifest before humans. Furthermore, it was problematic for a god from another world to intrude unannounced into someone else’s territory. It was a grave matter that could potentially spark a conflict between gods.
Another issue was the fact that Biyendwe would eventually return to mak slecht. Would a god be pleased to leave their followers behind and return forever?
Since promoting Biyendwe was difficult for various reasons, he had no choice but to opt for the next best alternative. The plan was to increase the trust and awe directed toward the god’s apostle and grand warrior. Since the apostle and grand warrior were beings personally blessed by the god, whatever belonged to them belonged to the god.
It was also a method of proselytizing to spread the god’s fame and expand the influence of a small religious sect. However, unlike in mak slecht, where the god’s name could be firmly established, he had to substitute it with the reputation of an individual named Kim Si-baek, so the efficiency would be lower.
In short, Kim Si-baek had to become famous. If possible, it would be good to raise Biyendwe’s presence as well, even if he were merely regarded as a pet crow.
Therefore, Kim Si-baek lifted Biyendwe up with both hands.
“This person is the symbol of our sect.”
The baby crow brought its right wing to its forehead, striking a pose that felt strangely familiar. Yang Eun-ho fell back into deep agony. ……This guy is the real deal. His instincts and his experience of crushing an Awakened who had once played the role of a cult leader while helping Tae-un whispered to him.
Yang Eun-ho, who had been struck speechless by how to respond, soon resigned himself. If a problem broke out, Tae-un would solve it somehow. If all else failed, he would probably threaten the government by saying he’d set off a bomb again. After all, they were in a relationship where Tae-un actually fed him.
After performing mind control by reciting a mantra he learned from Seo Gae-un, Yang Eun-ho racked his brain to package the nonsense plausibly.
“If the mascot is a crow, hmm…… animism is much better than acting like a cult leader by claiming to be the Second Coming of Jesus or something. Surely, no matter how many people are swayed by the mentor’s words, they wouldn’t actually believe in a crow, right?”
Kim Si-baek, who truly believed in the crow, simply smiled. Afterward, while soothing Biyendwe, who was demanding bandages to wrap around its wing, he discussed the direction of the official announcement with Yang Eun-ho.
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New S-class hunters appeared sporadically every now and then, and since they usually promoted from A-class, they were faces the public already knew. People might cheer, but it wasn’t a topic that generated long-term enthusiasm. On the other hand, Kim Si-baek was a complete new face, and his impossibly young, handsome looks, Gwak Yun-sang’s excessive character settings, and above all, his relationship with Tae-un continuously generated buzz.
What the hell are those two to each other? T_T
Tae-un hasn’t had a single scandal until now, and didn’t he have no close hunter friends other than his orphanage buddies??
⤷ They’re in a ‘princess carry’ kind of relationship
⤷ The kind of relationship where they call each other ‘Hyung♡’ and ‘Un-ah♡’ with hearts
⤷ The kind of relationship where one feeds the other
⤷ The kind of relationship where he puts the spoon he fed into his own mouth
⤷ The kind of relationship where he’s entered into the family registry as an adopted son
⤷⤷ You crazy bastards, keep the jokes moderate; they’re both men, for fuck’s sake
⤷⤷⤷ True true, since he’s a crazy dog, he should have brought a dog, not a man!!
⤷⤷⤷ Anyway, they’re both human lol. Thinking about it again, it’s amazing that Tae-un brought a human to a formal meeting with the parents..
Then, with the official announcement from the 7777 Guild, the bait that he was the world’s first healing ability user was thrown out. At the same time, the Supernatural Phenomenon Response Agency released the footage of the Id Portal raid that had occurred at the MA Department Store. The reaction exploded at the point where he not only showed outstanding skill in cutting down magical beasts with a single sword but also annihilated the Portal Keeper in an instant.
Does this even make sense lol. A National Intelligence Service agent who hid his name and operated secretly in the shadows is actually an S-class hunter, his swordplay is as good as a combat type, his real ability is healing, he has a one-hit kill combo for magical beasts, and he looks young enough to be twenty? lol. Even a drama script would get cursed at if written like this lol
But it was non-fiction. The only fiction was how he got absolutely wrecked.
⤷ Hey, you missed the most important part >Power of Faith< ⤷⤷ Power of faith lol T_T My stock is a cult! A cult!! Sigh, it's been so long since the same-age duo ran a field together, I was so excited lol The Portal Keeper one-hit kill made everything disappear T_T Of all things, the magical beast's identity was our guild leader's merch, fuck lol. Those bed sheets became super expensive because some handsome fan quit the fandom after Seven joined the company, I wonder if there are any scraps left.. ⤷ What does joining the company have to do with quitting the fandom? Isn't that a successful fan? 1p ⤷⤷ Would you want to fanboy over your boss and CEO? ⤷⤷⤷ Ah ⤷ I've been wondering for a while, isn't Seo Gae-un a year younger than the two of them? Why are they called the same-age duo? ⤷⤷ She was born early in the year, but it's not that she went to school early; it's just that Ga-eun unnie's birthday is January 1st, so we just group them together. It also feels like the top three play well together and the bottom two play well together Since they say it's an ability obtained through religious ecstasy from the power of faith, it looks like a total cult even if you look at it from a different angle But while my reason thinks it's a cult, looking at his face as he speaks with a gentle smile makes me think it could be possible.. If he had gone into multi-level marketing, he would have been a tycoon by now; why is he acting as a hunter? ⤷ Doesn't his voice also stick to your ears softly? I wish he'd record a poetry or book reading ASMR ⤷ He probably spread cult-like things abroad when he was an NIS agent It doesn't feel like a complete cult though You know that guy who was caught by Tae-un while acting as a cult leader back in the day? I once attended one of their gatherings because I was deceived. He feels different from those people.. There's zero talk about how only he can provide salvation or that the apocalypse is coming to create anxiety, and he doesn't ask for money ⤷ Yeah, rather, he said that regardless of what religion they believe in, people with faith might awaken healing abilities if they polish the belief within themselves.. If he were a real cult leader, he would have said that only he has healing abilities as a revelation from god, or that you have to believe in him to gain healing abilities ⤷ Isn't he just a devout believer? Devout, but the direction is slightly off.. ⤷ No, do you guys think it's normal for a believer to call a crow a religious symbol? ⤷⤷ He didn't say to believe in the crow ⤷⤷⤷ Wake up, you idiots, that's how cults lay the groundwork. Just buy a jade heating pad instead ⤷ Given the god's name and everything, isn't it just a total concept? ⤷ Regardless of other things, the number of non-religious people has increased tremendously after the Great Cataclysm. Since he talks about pure religious faith in this day and age, it felt fresh ⤷⤷ Me too.. I was a lapsed Catholic, but I'm thinking of going back to church.. ✽ ✽ ✽ [Since you've registered as a hunter, the basic preparations are complete! Now, shouldn't you enjoy your life? +_+)/] [Quest 03] [Take a one-day class (0/1)] As a result of Biyendwe searching for what a one-day class was and where it could be taken, they found a workshop that happened to have one spot left for the morning session today. In return, Kim Si-baek wrapped a bandage around Biyendwe's left wing to seal the Black Flame Dragon. Walking toward the subway station, Kim Si-baek worried if a magical beast would attack again, just as it had when the quest to register as a hunter at the Management Center appeared. Checking his status window for the first time in a while, he saw that his divine power had increased. Compared to the days when he was expanding the sect's influence in mak slecht, the increase was so small it brought tears to his eyes, but it was better than nothing. [Death and Beauty is glad that the divine power has increased, but points out whether it is truly alright to go out while keeping it a secret from my apostle's younger brother.] “Hmm.” Kim Si-baek groaned softly. He had already broken a sweat yesterday trying to deflect Tae-un's persistent questioning about whether there were any new quests. He had just sneaked out today as soon as Tae-un left for work. His conscience pricked him for lying to the boy, but Kim Si-baek was desperate. He had barely managed to stop the kiss last time, but he wasn't confident he could stop it if a similar situation occurred again. ‘I’m really going crazy. This has never happened before.’ In mak slecht, although it was a small sect, he was an official apostle of god; combined with the curiosity of being an otherworldly being, his upright and genial personality, and his handsome appearance, there were many who expressed their affection for him. However, no confession had ever confused him like this. It hadn't been difficult to reject the Emperor's proposal to make him a brother-in-law, yet he didn't know why it was so difficult with Tae-un even after rejecting him. Even a mere kiss was shaking his heart. Kim Si-baek covered his face with his other hand. The dense intimacy that spread from the sensation of touching lips and the wetly entwined tongues surfaced again. The longing of that summer, which he had only chewed over alone for a long time after falling into another world, shone with vivid colors. The thumping heartbeat announcing its presence was something he had felt occasionally even before the kiss. Was he, even then, chasing that old longing in the form of a child who had already grown significantly into an adult? ……This won't do. He had to make a decision before things became truly more dangerous.