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Novel The Martial God who Regressed Back to Level 2 Chapter 11
THE MARTIAL GOD WHO REGRESSED BACK TO LEVEL 2
C11
Chapter 11

Human Resources Department, 3rd Division head office of the Divergent Guild.

“Pfft, hahaha! So you asked for his number,and he said what? He doesn’t know his
own number?”

Division head Lee Hayeon burst into laughter as she watched the video Lim Gayeong
had brought.

“…I mean, I don’t look as beautiful as Miss and I look kinda masculine. So, it’s
understandable.” Lim Gayeong said with a stern face.

With her short hair, tall stature, and well-defined muscles, she did give off a
somewhat boyish vibe, But that was a separate issue from looking ‘masculine.’

“Gosh… She really has no idea how popular she is in the guild.”

Hayeon smirked and playfully clapped her hands for emphasis.

“Gayeong, don’t say things like that elsewhere or you’ll get in trouble.”

“Well, I know that very well. Even in high school, only girls liked me.”

“You went to an all-girls school.”

“Well, that’s true, but…”

Smack!

Ha-yeon clapped her hands.

“Alright, enough. That guy is just weird. Let’s wrap up this issue.”

“…You were the one who was laughing at me, Miss.”

“What?”
“Never mind.”

Tap, tap.

As Hayeon was sporting a smile at the corner of her mouth, she fervently typed on
her keyboard.

“Anyway, Seong Jihan, this person. After looking at the data you brought, I thought
we definitely need to recruit them.”

“Even if he’s a support class?”

“Yes. With this level of skill, we should have him on board first. Before other
guilds take an interest. And, you know what? I now remember who this person is.”

“You know him?”

Hayeon gestured to Gayeong and pointed at the monitor.

“Look at this.”

“This is…”

What entered Gayeong’s eyes was a video channel.

-Battlenet Match Prediction Specialist, Mister Seong’s Channel

“…You still watch these kinds of broadcasts, Miss.”

Gayeong looked at Hayeon with a cold gaze.

Even though she came from a wealthy family, why was she subscribed to such a
gambling-oriented channel?

Hayeon quickly clapped her hands.

“This person is quite accurate. Even though the broadcasts are sporadic, if they
did it properly, they could’ve become famous in the match prediction community.”

“The match prediction community, you say. Sounds like an illegal betting site.”
“No, This isn’t about betting. Battlenet match prediction involves collecting data
and making judgments… Well, it’s a sophisticated form of analysis, anyway!”

“Sigh… Alright then. What does this gambler have to do with Seong Jihan?”

“Well, look at this, here!”

She quickly moved the mouse.

Then the playlist for the channel ‘Seong’ scrolled down.

“In the 7th video here, this person’s face appeared briefly. I thought it looked
cleaner than I expected and just moved on, but it turns out he looks similar to
Seong Jihan.”

“Hold on a second, Miss.”

Gayeong urgently stopped Ha-yeon from scrolling the mouse wheel down.

“Huh? Why?”

“Look at the title of the live broadcast right at the top!”

“Uh, why would this person suddenly do a broadcast? It’s been a while… Huh?”

Hayeon initially raised her head absentmindedly, then widened her eyes.

The title of the live video.

It contained content she could never have imagined.

“Daughter and Brother-in-law of the Sword King addressing the Current Situation and
Sharing the Conversation with the Sword King.”

“Sword King’s brother-in-law…?”

* * *

Yoon Sejin’s penthouse living room.


Seong Jihan, dressed in black, was setting up the camera.

“Phew, it was tough to persuade her.”

Donating the building in Gangnam that her father had left her. It wasn’t an easy
decision.

“Uncle… You are still not sober, huh?”

It was only natural for Yoon Seah to say that.

In this situation, where even swearing would be forgivable, her mild response felt
quite generous.

“I couldn’t reveal that I came from the future, but…”

He narrated the worst-case scenarios that would unfold one by one.

“Isn’t that a bit exaggerated?”

Yoon Seah half-asked, to which Seong Jihan countered with arguments like not being
able to pay the inheritance tax, him having had a precognitive dream, and how
things would get serious if he held onto it.

After all the talking and persuading, he finally got his way.

“Fine, I got it. Well, Uncle, you’re my only family now. I’ll trust you.”

“Really?”

“Yes. Ugh. It would have been better if you asked them to just take half of the
building. Donating to the country, seriously?”

While grumbling, Yoon Seah delegated full authority to Seong Jihan.

Thus, Seong Jihan was able to execute his plan after returning to the past.

“Oh, it’s not showing up on my phone. Why isn’t it working…?”

Setting up the camera seemed unfamiliar to him.


He scratched his head while looking at his phone screen and the camera.

“This camera. It worked fine on the Battle Tube last time…”

BattleTube.

An in-house streaming system and video platform exclusive to Battlenet.

Equipped with hyper-technology that allowed videos to play even without an internet
connection, BattleTube boasted unrivaled market dominance, overshadowing all other
video platforms on Earth.

And on the other side of the camera.

Yoon Seah, dressed in black like Seong Jihan, stood with her arms crossed, watching
her uncle’s appearance as if it were something unbelievable.

“Since when did Uncle become such a good actor?”

The BattleTube window on Yoon Seah’s smartphone.

The stream was clearly visible, with people complaining about how Seong Ji-han’s
face wasn’t showing.

“What’s this guy doing?”

“It’s so frustrating.”

“Is this just clickbait?”

“But the house does look like the Sword King’s place.”

“Yeah, I saw it on Sword King’s special show.”

And the chat kept scrolling.

People were berating Seong Jihan, who was struggling visibly.

If only it weren’t for that annoying title, he would have gone live immediately.

“Daughter and brother-in-law of the Sword King addressing the Current Situation and
Sharing the Conversation with the Sword King.”

The title was too long at first glance.

But the mention of the Sword King’s daughter and brother-in-law had people who were
previously angered by the Sword King’s interview entering the stream one by one.

“Wait… It really looks like the Sword King’s living room, doesn’t it?”

“I thought it was just clickbait, but it isn’t, is it?”

As word spread rapidly among the people, viewers began to gather.

[Currently 10,000 viewers have gathered.]

[Standard Achievement, ‘Gather Viewers (1)’ has been cleared.]

[Obtained 1,000 Achievement Points as a reward.]

And as Seong Jihan, who was putting on a convincing act, continued, an achievement
point notification popped up before his eyes.

“Just as I thought.”

BattleTube was also part of Battle Net. Here, too, one could earn achievement
points. Viewership numbers, subscriber counts, likes, dislikes, total views of a
video, and [Link] possibilities for earning achievement points on BattleTube were
boundless.

“It’s going to be hard to break the ‘dislike’ achievement. I’ll have to receive a
lot this time.”

While a video with too many dislikes would result in losses when converted to GP on
Battle Tube, Seong Jihan didn’t care much. Achievement points were more important
than GP.

Especially now, when he could only achieve a Bronze rank at best, he needed to
break as many achievements as possible through major issues.

“After all, my face is going to be on sale anyway.”

Even without stating his position, it would spread widely enough within a week for
the whole nation to know. It’s better to earn some achievements while getting
favorable media coverage.

And two hours had passed since Seong Jihan began to complain.

[Currently 30,000 viewers have gathered.]

[Standard Achievement, ‘Recruit Viewers (2)’ has been cleared.]

[Obtained 3,000 Achievement Points as a reward.]

[Gained 10,000 dislikes.]

[Standard Achievement, ‘Even if the World Hates You (1)’ has been cleared.]

[Obtained 1,000 Achievement Points as a reward.]

He had managed to achieve both the simultaneous viewers achievement and the
disliked achievement.

People had come to see it because he had revealed his stance, but after watching
him complain for two hours about the screen not showing, they couldn’t help but hit
the dislike button.

If the content hadn’t been related to Sword King, 99% of the viewers would have
left by now.

“30,000 people? They should hit the dislike button a bit more.”

On the other hand, Seong Ji-han was regretful that he hadn’t achieved the ‘dislike’
achievement (2).

However, it was time to stop the broadcast now.

As he tapped his smartphone repeatedly, the screen finally appeared properly.

“Oh… It’s on! It’s on!”

Seong Jihan rejoiced as if he was about to jump.

Then, with wide eyes, he continued to watch the screen.


“What… What’s this? Why are there so many people?”

A genuinely surprised expression.

Yoon Seah, watching from behind the camera, couldn’t help but be impressed by her
uncle’s remarkable acting.

“His face is good, but he’s even better at acting…”

In line with this, the chat exploded with cursing messages.

“Ha, that guy’s finally going to start broadcasting.”

“Bruh, I waited 18… 18 minutes.”

“If it weren’t for the Sword King-related content, I would’ve reported and left.”

“Hurry up!.”

“Be careful with your words, calling someone a traitor. The Sword King used a fake
to deceive Japan.”

“Yes, the next pro-Japanese collaborator~”

“Ha, haha. You’ve waited a long time, haven’t you? I’m really sorry.”

Seong Jihan bowed his head deeply towards the [Link] a frustrated expression,
he sat down at the desk and chair he had set up beforehand.

“Now then, Sword King’s brother-in-law, me, Seong Jihan, and…”

*Swoosh, swoosh.*

At Seong Jihan’s gesture, Yoon Seah walked towards him with a somber expression.
Even she, who had been admiring her uncle’s expression management, was truly
impressed by his acting skills as he began performing.

“Sword King’s daughter. I will explain Yoon Seah’s perspective.”

* * *
In this streaming video that held the attention of the masses, as Seong Jihan
introduced himself, multiple messages appeared in the chat.

“Seong Jihan?”

“Top-ranked in Gangnam 1 tutorial!”

While guild officials who surveyed even the Bronze League were impressed by Seong
Jihan, ordinary people had a different perspective.

“Top-ranked in the tutorial? So what? Isn’t he just in the Bronze League? At least
he should be in Gold.”

No matter how much he was from Gangnam 1, Bronze was still Bronze. This was the
perception of regular individuals, which differed from that of scouts and hardcore
fans who would look into players even below this level.

“Right. What’s important now isn’t the likes of Bronze.”

Contrary to the excitement of the scouts, regular viewers were not at all curious
about Seong Jihan achieving first place.

What they were curious about was information regarding the Sword King. The pride of
South Korea, ranked third in the world. Did Sword King Yoon Sejin really abandon
his own country and go to Japan? That was what mattered.

“First… I will tell you the content of the conversation between my brother-in-law
and my niece.”

Seong Jihan looked at Yoon Seah with a serious expression.

In response, Yoon Seah, who had been chewing her lips, carefully placed her phone
on the desk.

From there, the recorded conversation between Yoon Sejin and Yoon Seah was played
without any editing.

“[Seah.]”

“Dad!? Is it really you, Dad? What’s with the interview earlier? Why are you going
to Japan without telling me anything?!”

“I’m sorry. Dad… fell in love with someone.”


“…What? Love?”

“Heh. Love?”

“Wow, crazy…”

-Heh. Love?

-Wow, I waited 18 minutes for this… This is insane…

-Is that really the Sword King’s voice?

-Yes, I can vouch that She’s a part of the Sword King family.

The Sword King went to Japan because he fell in love?

To viewers, the content of the conversation was so absurd that they couldn’t stop
expressing their astonishment and criticizing the Sword King.

“…It’s a joke, right? Love?”

“Japanese women are more beautiful than anyone in the world.”

Yoon Se-jin’s voice was brighter than ever. In contrast, Yoon Seah’s voice was
thoroughly somber.

“Ah, Dad… Please… No, right?”

“…”

“Well, okay. You can Remarry! It’s okay to remarry. Mom… Yeah. Became a stone
statue. S-since she’s dead… you must be lonely too. Okay. The new mom is a Japanese
woman? That’s fine…”

Gulp.

Perhaps it was an attempt to hold back her [Link] the recorded voice, Yoon
Seah briefly swallowed her saliva. Her voice grew even more melancholic.

“Whatever you want, I’m fine with that. Even if you want to remarry…I’ll agree.
But… But… We don’t need to go to Japan, right?”
“That’s the condition for her to accept my proposal.”

“What, what…!?”

“And.”

Yoon Sejin paused for a moment.

As if resolved, he continued in a resolute voice.

“There’s another condition she has. She wants me to leave my daughter in Korea.”

“…Me?”

“I’m sorry. I won’t ask you to understand me”

“So… Are you going to abandon me, Dad?”

“I will leave you Gangnam’s Sword Palace. I will pass it on to you. You won’t have
any financial difficulties. Once again, I’m sorry, Seah.”

“Dad! Dad! Da…d…”

Thud.

With that, the call ended, and the recorded conversation came to an end.

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Chapter 12

‘Yoon Sejin…!’

Seong Jihan, who had been acting all along, truly became enraged upon hearing the
call. A heartless bastard who even abandoned his own child for the sake of love.
Hearing the notification he gave to Yoon Seah, his anger surged.
‘I didn’t know the content was like this before.’

At that time, Seong Jihan was too busy suppressing himself, so he couldn’t pay much
attention to Yoon Seah. He didn’t know that this conversation was vividly recorded.

-Wow… Crazy bastard… Crazy bastard…

-Is the Sword King a complete bastard?

-He ran away to Japan just because of a woman?

Most people were outraged after hearing the content of the conversation. However,

-No, this is fake!

-The Sword King would never do that. No way.

-The Sword King Association guarantees it!

The fans of the Sword King, belonging to the Sword King Association, tried hard to
deny the reality.

‘Sword King Association, those bastards.’

Seong Jihan pretended to be inexperienced with Battle Tube, but his eyes quickly
scanned through all the messages appearing in the chat window.

Remembering the terrible events of the past for a moment, Seong Jihan then managed
his expression, focusing on the situation in front of the camera again.

“Like this, the Sword King Yoon Sejin clearly expressed his intentions to us.”

“Yes… That’s right.”

Yoon Seah replied a beat late to Seong Jihan’s words. She managed to keep her
expression steady, without a trace of hesitation. Her sorrowful expression, as if
trying to forget her sadness, instead touched the hearts of the viewers.

-Daughter is innocent.

-What daughter? Anyway, Lady Seah is innocent.


-Crazy bastards…

-Is her appearance important right now?

The chat was divided due to Yoon Seah’s tearful appearance. Watching this confusion
for a moment, Seong Jihan finally brought up the main purpose of today’s Battle
Tube stream.

“Like this, we also received a unilateral notification from my father-in-law about


this.”

“I take responsibility for my father’s impulsive actions. As his daughter, I must


have behaved wrongly…”

Yoon Seah’s voice paused for a moment. Then, she turned her face away from the
camera lens for a brief moment. Her face seemed to convey an attempt to forget her
sadness, which paradoxically stirred the viewers’ emotions.

“Is it about the building?”

“The Sword King is surely just bluffing.”

People chatted about her momentary silence, blaming no one. Was that appearance
acting, or was it genuine? Seong Jihan called her with mixed feelings.

“Seah.”

In response, Yoon Seah turned her face back to the camera lens. She opened her
mouth again with reddened eyes.

“My father… He said he would hand over the Sword Palace to me, but I couldn’t
accept it in any way.”

“That’s why we want to declare here.”

“Sword King Yoon Sejin will donate the Sword Palace, which he left to me, to the
country.”

-Whoa…

-Donating the Sword Palace?


The chat buzzed with the news of donating Sword Palace to the country.

Sword Palace.

‘A 67-story luxury complex building located in Gangnam.’

Its value was enormous; it wasn’t a building that even ten generations of a family
would struggle to afford. And they were donating it to the country?

-Have they gone crazy?

-Is that girl impersonating the Sword King’s daughter?

-Donating the Sword Palace…

-Isn’t that at the level of a national treasure?

-I’m speaking as a member of the Sword King Association. Seah, you’re being
deceived. Be careful of the man beside you. He’s a fraud.

People’s reactions weren’t unreasonable. Sword Palace. The value of that building
was exceptional, but donating it was practically a declaration that the Sword King
would never return to Korea.

The fans of the Sword King, the Sword King Association, reacted even more
vehemently, flooding the chat room with posts that criticized Seong Jihan. They
couldn’t attack Yoon Seah, the Sword King’s daughter.

“They are a religious group.”

Not just any religious group, but one verging on fanaticism. Seong Jihan decided to
ignore them. They wouldn’t change their minds, and he had no need to cater to their
whims.

Right now, his priority was to preemptively quell the potential resentment that
might arise against his niece Yoon Seah from those who would eventually emerge.

“The building will be taken away anyway. It’s better to donate it to the country.”

Even though it might feel wasteful now, if the Sword King Yoon Sejin succeeded in
his endeavors in Japan, things would change.
Not only the Sword King but also Yoon Seah, who inherited his legacy, would face
the anger of the entire nation. It was crucial to prevent such a situation from
occurring.

“Buildings like this can be repurchased easily if you succeed as a player.”

Even Seong Jihan, who had lived like a scavenger, living in a larger building in
New York during the last stages of Battle Net, knew that he had no need to worry
about material benefits.

And…

“The Sword King Association… Their enmity should be directed solely at me.”

The Sword King’s fan club, the Sword King Association. When the Sword King emerged
as Japan’s national representative and caused Korea to falter, most people
withdrew. A few remained, becoming even more fervent fanatics.

At first, they seemed to support Yoon Seah, who was the Sword King’s blood, but
later they completely turned against her.

“She tarnished the Sword King’s reputation with her actions, causing him to abandon
the country.”

‘Sword King will only return if Yoon Seah dies!’

It was to the extent that they were willing to inflict brutal events on Yoon Seah.
In his previous life, Seong Jihan could only watch these events unfold, but now it
was different.

‘Right. It’s time to redirect the Sword King Association’s enmity towards me.’

Steadily, step by step, Seong Jihan walked towards the camera he had set up.

“Uncle…?”

Suddenly, Yoon Seah’s tone shifted as Seong Jihan made an unexpected move to adjust
the camera’s position.

“Where are you going?”

Viewers also became curious about where he was heading.


Without answering their questions, Seong Jihan continued his steady approach. His
steps came to a halt in the penthouse garden, which was also the rooftop of Sword
Palace.

There, a giant golden figure with two swords crossed over each other was placed.

“Uncle? Why are you doing…?”

“Seah, and everyone else, do you know what this structure is?”

“Well… It’s a statue with two swords. The symbol of the Sword Palace.”

“Gee… It’s always awe-inspiring.”

-Wow! You know about the Twin Sword Statue! According to the Sword King
Association, this Twin Sword Statue is a memorial designed by our victorious Sword
King himself when he built the Sword Palace! The main material is stainless steel,
but some parts are even made of 18K gold to give it highlights, and some claim it’s
made of Nordic gold, but it’s actually certified by the World Gold Council…

-Boring.

-It’s still radiant when those Sword freaks talk about it.

-Anyway, why the Twin Sword Statue?

A symbol of Sword Palace, personally designed by the Sword King himself. Seong
Jihan gazed at the Twin Sword Statue with a nostalgic look.

“This… was a source of pride for our family and a symbol of Gangnam, Seoul.

-No, it’s a symbol of South Korea!

-As a member of the Sword King Association, I warn you not to use the past tense.

-Don’t talk nonsense. Since that Ito bastard went to Japan, that thing is now
ominous.

-Ugh, he’s starting to get sentimental.

-But, there’s a reason.


Seong Jihan passed the camera to Yoon Seah.

“Uncle…?”

Then, he took a stance. An unmistakable pose for a coup.

“Huh?”

-What’s he doing? What’s going on?

-Is he trying to incite something?

-Stop using disrespectful terms. Don’t you dare!

Seong Jihan looked at the camera in Yoon Seah’s hand. And, as if making a
declaration to the entire nation, he spoke.

“Not anymore!”

Crash!

Seong Jihan’s fist, full of power, struck the massive Twin Sword Statue.

Crash!

-What… what…!

-This… What audacity!

-$%^&/ What is this behavior! Stop right now!

-Do you dare to damage the protector of the Twin Swords?

The stream chat erupted in chaos. Especially the fans belonging to the Sword King’s
fan club, the Sword King Association, went wild.

And this fanatical resentment was exactly what Seong Jihan wanted.

Crash! Crash! Crash!


Despite the cries mixed in the comments from the Sword King Association, Seong
Jihan’s fist didn’t stop.

Furthermore, even though the Twin Sword Statue was made of metal, Seong Jihan’s
punch, achieving the Martial power of Level 12, became so powerful that it
instantly crushed it.

Not long after, the symbol of Sword Palace, the massive Twin Sword Statue on the
rooftop, quickly transformed into a deformed mess.

And…

*Squeak*

The supporting end of one of the swords crumbled, causing the Twin Swords to lean
toward Seong Jihan.

A situation where the massive structure was about to collapse on him.

“Uncle!”

Yoon Seah, startled, rushed to save Seong Jihan. But…

*Thud.*

Seong Jihan’s hand extended casually, effortlessly supporting the massive debris.

“Yoon Sejin… no, Ito Ryuhei.”

Seong Jihan looked at the camera.

The image on the screen displayed a stark contrast to his previous demeanor.
Instead of looking defeated, the Seong Jihan on screen exuded a sense of calm
confidence.

“Personally, I never liked this thing. It’s cringe. But now, it seems to have
become rather interesting.”

*Snickering.*

A deeper smile formed on the corners of Seong Jihan’s lips. Simultaneously, the
hand holding the Twin Sword debris glowed with a radiant white light.
-What’s that…?

-Could it be… Ki?

-No, it’s white. Is it Divine Power?

-What?! No way. How could a Bronze use that?

Ki Manifestation was a technique that only Warriors that were in Gold or above
could use, and that technique was being used in front of the camera by a Bronze who
had just finished the tutorial.

Moreover, he was using that technique with Divine Power.

“Only the starting points of Divine Power and Ki are different. They’re used in a
similar way.”

*Thud!*

And then, that white-glowing hand extended towards the debris that was once the
Twin Sword Statue.

In an instant, the golden material rapidly spread through the structure, turning it
into a cascade of fragments.

*Whirrrrrr.*

It transformed into countless pieces and collapsed.

“If you’re angry, come at me.”

Seong Jihan completely shattered the symbol of the Sword King and looked at the
camera, snapping his fingers playfully.

The reactions varied greatly.

-He’s amazing.

-That’s the power of a Bronze…?

-Hahaha, good riddance! Well done!


Some were surprised and cheered.

-This is insane…

-That damn $%^&! The Sword King Association won’t forgive… you!

Others expressed vehement disapproval.

‘Great.’

And all these reactions were exactly what Seong Jihan had intended.

The attention of the world. Cheers and curses, astonishment and scorn. He willingly
embraced the mixture of emotions.

As if responding to his intention, a plethora of messages popped up before Seong


Jihan’s eyes.

[Currently, 50,000 viewers are present.]

[Completed general achievement ‘Recruit Viewers (3)’.]

[Reward: 5,000 achievement points.]

[Currently, 100,000 viewers are present.]

[Completed general achievement ‘Recruit Viewers (4)’.]

[Reward: 10,000 achievement points.]

[Gained 30,000 dislikes.]

[Completed general achievement ‘Though the World Hates You (2)’.]

[Reward: 3,000 achievement points.]

[Gained 10,000 likes.]

[General Achievement: ‘I… Love You (1)’ cleared.]


[Reward: 1,000 achievement points.]

[Gained 30,000 likes.]

[General Achievement: ‘I… Love You (2)’ cleared.]

[Reward: 3,000 achievement points.]

At his current level, there were achievements he couldn’t possibly complete. But
Seong Jihan’s current focus was elsewhere.

What interested him was the public’s reaction which took the bait in this stream.
That was what truly mattered.

“Passion? Good comment, eat it up.”

“How dare you destroy the Twin Sword of the Sword Palace. Seong Jihan…!”

As expected, the chat room was flooded with his name as the topic of conversation.
Seong Jihan couldn’t help but smile. It was a favorable situation.

‘Pour all of your hatred on me.’

Memories of the past he wanted to forget resurfaced. The time when he received
public backlash and mumbled such words with a crestfallen face in front of Yoon
Sejin.

When his 9-year-old niece, who endured more curses than himself, comforted him,
saying she would protect him.

Despite her youthful appearance and cheerful demeanor, she must have been so hurt,
corroded, and broken inside. He had been completely unaware of that back then.

‘But not anymore.’

That’s right. This life was different.

Seong Jihan looked at the camera.

“As you can see, we’ll have to exclude this Twin Sword statue from the donation
items for the Sword Palace Building.”
-Ah-ah-aaah! The Twin Sword, the Twin Sword!

-The symbol of the Sword King…!

-What on earth are you doing? What kind of… mess… is this?

-What if the Sword King gets angry and never returns?

The chat room was in chaos due to the power of the Sword King Association. Seong
Jihan chuckled at their reactions. Their enmity, not towards Yoon Sejin but
entirely directed at himself, pleased him.

He lowered his head deeply in front of the camera.

“Well then, this will be the end of today’s stream.”

And as the stream ended, the entire nation stirred once again.

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The underlying themes include the power of public perception, the intensity of fandom loyalty, and the manipulation of public sentiment. The Sword King Association’s fans display extreme devotion and aggression, refusing to accept reality as portrayed by the live stream. Their unwillingness to acknowledge the Sword King’s actions demonstrates how deep-seated loyalty can cloud judgment and facilitate denial. Additionally, Seong Jihan’s manipulation of this intense fandom reveals how public sentiment can be directed and incited for strategic purposes, reflecting both the power and risks associated with influencing popular opinion .

The dynamic between Seong Jihan and Yoon Seah evolves from one where Seong Jihan is primarily an observer of tragic events to an active protector. Initially, Yoon Seah shows a somber acceptance of her father’s plans, despite her emotional turmoil. As the crisis unfolds, Jihan assumes a more decisive role, taking actions to protect Seah from public scorn, even redirecting hostility towards himself by sabotaging her father’s icon. This reflects a shift from passive to active familial responsibility, underscoring Jihan’s resolve to support Seah and shield her from emotional harm .

Seong Jihan's actions to destroy the Twin Sword Statue during the live broadcast seem to be a calculated strategy to shift public enmity from Yoon Seah to himself. In his previous life, Seong Jihan could only passively watch as events unfolded negatively for Seah, but now he steps forward to redirect the Sword King Association’s anger towards himself. By destroying the symbol of the Sword Palace, Seong Jihan intentionally provokes the Sword King’s fans, generating both hatred and viewership. This public spectacle not only achieves his goal of taking public attention away from Seah but also helps him gain valuable viewership and complete certain achievements .

Public perception plays a pivotal role in shaping the narrative response to Yoon Sejin’s actions. His abrupt departure and the consequent abandonment of responsibilities present a stark contrast to societal expectations, prompting significant public outrage and disbelief. The public’s reaction is intricately linked to their idolization of the Sword King persona; his actions are perceived as a betrayal of heroic values. This is further fueled by widespread attention via media broadcasts, underscoring how public perception can rapidly shift from admiration to scorn based on deviations from communal norms and the powerful role media plays in shaping and expressing these collective sentiments .

The theme of familial love and sacrifice permeates the narrative as Seong Jihan takes radical actions to shield Yoon Seah from public disgrace, embodying the protective and self-sacrificial nature of love. By prioritizing Yoon Seah's well-being over his own reputation, Jihan’s actions reflect profound familial loyalty. Conversely, Yoon Sejin’s choices demonstrate a more complex and arguably selfish form of love, as he prioritizes personal happiness over his daughter’s emotional and social welfare. The contrast between Jihan’s unselfish acts and Sejin’s actions highlights the varied expressions of familial love and the sacrifices tied to them .

The livestreamed confrontation addresses significant implications regarding media influence and transparency, showcasing how real-time information dissemination can shape public opinion and accountability. By streaming unedited conversations and actions, Seong Jihan taps into the powerful immediacy of media, fostering a transparent platform that challenges misinformation and fanatic narratives. However, this transparency also reveals the potency of media in manipulating emotions and controlling narratives, as Jihan uses the platform to redirect animosity and influence public perception in favor of his objectives. This reflects a double-edged nature where transparency serves both truth and strategic manipulation .

Seong Jihan’s decision to donate the Sword Palace signifies several aspects of his character, notably his selflessness, strategic mind, and deeper sense of duty. By choosing to part with such a significant asset, he demonstrates a willingness to sacrifice personal gain for the greater good. This act also reflects his strategic understanding, recognizing how such a gesture could rehabilitate his and Seah’s societal standing. Lastly, it underscores his sense of duty toward family and legacy, aiming to protect Seah and challenge misplaced public anger .

Yoon Sejin's decision to abandon his daughter and the Sword Palace for Japan is driven by personal aspirations, namely his pursuit of a romantic relationship. This choice reflects a profound prioritization of personal desires over familial responsibilities, illustrating a perceived notion of love that sacrifices domestic bonds. The decision profoundly impacts his family, creating emotional turmoil and distances them from societal acceptance. The act catalyzes a crisis that forces his relatives, particularly Seong Jihan, to assume protective roles to mitigate the negative aftermath, highlighting the broader implications of individual actions on familial integrity and public perception .

Seong Jihan's use of Divine Power, an advanced ability unexpected at his level, signifies a crucial point in his character development. It illustrates his growth in power and tactical acumen, as he strategically employs this ability to achieve his goals while broadcasting his strength. This act also reflects a transition from a seemingly ordinary individual to one who defies expectations through hidden potential and mastery of skills. His adeptness with Divine Power exemplifies both personal growth and a shift towards a more assertive, influential role in the narrative .

The Twin Sword Statue acts as a powerful symbol of national pride and identity, illustrated by its placement on the rooftop of the Sword Palace and its association with the Sword King. The statue, designed by the Sword King himself, symbolizes not only personal legacy but also a broader nationalistic sentiment. Seong Jihan’s act of destroying it dramatically challenges this identity, generating widespread chaos and anger among those who view it as sacred. This destruction underlines a critical engagement with symbols of national pride, questioning their significance and power when they contribute to toxic patriotism and hero-worship .

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