Hoping that I misheard what the blue-masked demon said, I glanced at Sung Gukeon.

As if he also doubted what he just heard, Sung Gukeon clarified.

Im sorry? Can you repeat that please?

I request that you destroy one of Tuatha D Dananns treasures.

The blue-masked demon spoke clearer and slower than when he first said what he said.

He modified his words slightly, but the meaning remained the same.

What we heard was right.

The feeling of incompatibility that I felt after stepping foot in this place began to materialize in my head.

Somethings been weird ever since our badges turned blue.

The floor also felt especially hard and solid right after we passed through the blue curtains.

Any sound that we wouldve heard after stepping foot on this ground was buried under the sound of the exploding energy waves.

The strangest thing of all was this demons words, who concluded that Sung Gukeon does not have Celtic blood.

Sung Gukeons camouflage is perfect. He paid special attention not to reveal his race, and we never did anything noticeable before we came here.

Sung Gukeon was suddenly proclaimed the winner and received an alexandrite crown, garnering attention from the crowd.

But something was odd about this whole process.

Compared to the level of the prize, the process of being selected as the winner is somewhat empty.

The main purpose of these mini-games is to provide simple entertainment and to lighten the mood of the party.

Even if its simply for the purpose of giving away gifts, some bare minimum process is still implemented in this.

Something like throwing a dart or spinning a roulette.

Sung Gukeon being announced as a winner right after we stepped on this ground did not match the purpose of the party games.

Combining those suspicious points, I arrived at a conclusion.

Dont tell me the guy who asked him to destroy the treasure is!

I glanced at the curtains we just passed through.

The floor that we stepped on.

It seems like your company noticed already.

The blue-masked demon mustve been closely observing us under his mask.

As if he already figured something out, Sung Gukeon was looking at the floor, smiling.

I was almost certain, but I decided to ask for confirmation.

So theres not just one report is secured.

What makes you think so?

The blue-masked demon feigned ignorance.

It seems like he doesnt want to reveal all his cards.

But maybe hes just trying to test us.

Most of the guests here came to see that very thing. To have the organizer ask us to break it before the auction starts is to betray the confidence of the attendees.

Although it wasnt publicly known, those invited to the party came after hearing about it.

There was no word about the treasure on the invitation, but the Fomorians intentionally leaked stories about major auction sales to attract people.

In a situation of the Phantom Thief Neons bold announcement, it makes no sense to destroy items.

If theres no treasure, and if Neon successfully steals Imoogis Exorcism tonight, no one will come to the Fomorians party the following year.

If it wasnt for that one treasure, things would be different.

But it wouldnt be a problem if there was another treasure to be auctioned.

Wonderful. I cant believe you got that far from a simple exchange.

The blue-masked demon spoke in an exaggerated tone.

I dont have a bad feeling about this demon, so I decided to ask one more thing to get another clue.

If a winner who will take the crown didnt appear, you didnt plan to destroy the treasure yourself, is that right?

Yes! The treasure is only meaningful only when it is broken by the person it chose.

Chose.

Now that the word appeared, it became clear.

The blue-masked demon proudly revealed the real identity of the treasure.

What is buried here is the Lia Fil. The coronation stone of the Tuatha D Danann who we hate the most! It is a treasure trampled on by the party attendees tonight.

In Celtic mythology, kings had to go through several rituals when he ascends to their throne.

One of them was to pass the test of the Lia Fil, the stone of coronation, the stone of fate that proves the worthiness of a king.

This treasure appeared in Celtic mythology, though its appearance and whereabouts were unclear.

Some say that it is shaped like a pillar that extends toward the sky.

Some claim that it was buried deep in the hills of Tara.

Some describe it as a flat foothold.

That Lia Fil was beneath us all long.

The Lia Fil is said to make a noise when it is touched by someone who is worthy of being a king.

It is said that when King Conn Ctchathach stepped on the stone, it cried as many times as the number of kings that will come after him.

The sound that we heard earlier and Sung Gukeon suddenly being announced as the winner definitely has something to do with Lia Fil.

The stone determines a kings ability to lead. Its been such a long time since it made a noise, so it did right away when it saw a man with the qualities of a king. Perhaps it realized that you are not a king of its country, it immediately kept silent after.

The strange feeling and strange sound I felt under my feet when we passed through the blue curtains.

And Sung Gukeon being chosen.

A crown playfully handed over.

A treasure.

I was guessing to some extent, but the more I listened to the blue-masked demon, the more I felt overwhelmed.

I knew at least one person worthy to be a king would visit. You are fit to be the king of what country you came from.

I kept myself from cheering out loud at the words that said that Sung Gukeon was worthy of being a king.

Most countries in the modern world do not have kings already, including Korea which doesnt adapt the monarchy system.

Still, the concept of a countrys chief representative still remains.

I was moved by the fact that Sung Gukeon is fit to be one.

My playable character is born with the talent of a president. The mythical treasure recognized it.

Sung Gukeon might become Koreas representative in the future.

He hasnt run for election yet, but the images of Sung Gukeon on presidential election posters, making speeches on the streets, appearing in interview programs, me gladly voting for him, and Sung Gukeon finally being elected

All those things crossed my mind.

No, its not right to say not yet.

Of course, in one corner of my head, I was aware of the cold fact that Sung Gukeon cant be president yet.

Article 67 of the Constitution says that a person can only be elected president if they have the support of the National Assembly and have reached the age of 40 on the day of the election.

Hes still in his thirties, so he cant run yet.

Even if he could, the perception of players is not very good at the moment, and Sung Gukeon himself has a lot of things he wants to do as a lawmaker, so he probably wont run for president.

But if Sung Gukeon gains political experience and perception of players changes, then someday

However

There are countless heroes and potential kings in myths who died without achieving their destinies.

Just like Sung Gukeon, who died in PMH before he could become president.

If I change the course of this world, the day will surely come when Sung Gukeon becomes the chief representative of Korea.

In order to do that, I have to do everything I have to do in this auction.

I suppressed my pride for Sung Gukeon and decided to think objectively.

Looking at the blue-masked demon, it seems that he had no intention of auctioning Lia Fil in the first place.

They used the party games as an excuse to find someone who will make the Lia Fil make a noise. They want someone worthy of being a king to destroy it.

A person getting the confirmation from the coronation stone destroying the very thing that crowned numerous kings recognized by Tuatha D Danann.

For the Fomorians, this may be one of the best ways to smear their mortal enemies.

Though Im not sure if its worth all the trouble of preparing for this cumbersome party and taking risks.

The Tuatha D Danann can interfere in this world as superior beings. Im reluctant to bear the wrath of a superior being.

Sung Gukeon spoke politely, which is not like him.

If he were a player who worries about himself and angering superior beings, he wouldnt be nicknamed Peerless Sung Gukeon.

Hes known to do whatever he wants to do, whether it was against the royal lineage or superior beings.

Im sure he means he doesnt want to do it because its inconvenient.

Like the politician that he is, he said his intention in a polite manner.

The blue-masked demon spoke in a confident tone as if they expected the response.

We will pay the commensurate remuneration.

Is there a reward worth the wrath of a superior being?

I thought about several things, but the demon managed to give one.

The Fomorians will unconditionally help you and support you until you get your rightful throne. It doesnt matter if it means being a king or a head of a state. Having the one who breaks the treasure of the Danu as the head of a state will bring so much joy to us.

Unconditional support of the Fomorians.

Sung Gukeons eyes got a little bigger.

Rather than being phased by the proposal, he seemed to think are they really going to go that far for breaking a stone?

You may give an answer any time you like. Please think carefully. Were not asking you to break it right away.

The blue-masked demon stepped back.

He handed over a business card with a device code and quietly disappeared.

After he left, Sung Gukeon and I talked, careful not to let anyone hear us.

What will you do?

It is tempting, but I dont intend to borrow the royal lineages influence in an election campaign.

Sung Gukeon memorized the device code before disposing of the business card.

He didnt even pay another glance at it.

Ive made up my mind, but I dont think its a bad idea to pretend to hesitate.

As if feeling a gaze on him, Sung Gukeon looked back and shut his mouth.

A party participant wearing a swan mask was looking at us.

The person waved their hands casually.

Is it someone we know? No, if its the crow devils agent, he should be wearing a crow mask.

Im sure the patissier from MITRON is here somewhere, but he wouldnt be wearing a swan mask.

I couldnt tell who the person was based solely on their physique, but there was something that caught my attention.

Isnt that person the one who won the cuff links from the dice game?

The person in the swan mask was wearing the chessboard-patterned cufflinks that were displayed under the red pumpkin lanterns earlier.