NOVEL WEB Seo-yoon was looking at the monitor with a smirk on her face.
‘What a chaos.’
The internet was abuzz. All communities and media were buzzing about just one person.
The media was pouring out information related to the ‘first Korean returnee,’ while the community was focusing on the ‘Pope’s’ streaming.
Eluke’s broadcast had an impact beyond expectations, thanks to several converging variables.
‘Is it really turning out like this?’
She was sure it would be a hot topic.
With stunning beauty, a returnee, and a pope of an order, she had three elements that were bound to attract attention.
But she never anticipated the uproar that would erupt the moment the first broadcast went live.
Not just Seo-yoon, even Eluke didn’t expect it. After all, she couldn’t have imagined the Goddess herself would intervene.
On top of that, her brother-in-law, the former hero, had made quite a mess.
‘Everyone thinks it’s all my brother’s doing.’
Suppressing a giggle, Seo-yoon accessed her favorite community.
[OurNet – Internet Broadcasting Board]
Among communities related to internet broadcasting, this site was one of the larger ones where discussions about Tribe’s streamers took place.
The first thing she clicked was ‘Popular Posts,’ and she found the number of comments had grown since yesterday.
[Pope’s Previous Actions Summary.txt(386)]
[An angel who reacts to a ten thousand won donationㅋㅋㅋㅋ(254)]
[Pope’s daughters are seriously cute(220)]
[Did you see Mr. Havant plastered in the sky?(361)]
It was the first time she had seen so many comments on all popular posts. The number of threads was three times the usual amount.
Naturally, the interest was exploding. Remote blessings were given, angels appeared, and huge messages were written in the sky.
Of course, as is often the case on the internet, there were also some who bashed the Pope for no reason.
[Honestly, it feels too attention-seeking(14)]
But critical opinions were just a tiny fraction.
And amid the laughter and chatter, no one took seriously the opinions of those who seemed suspiciously bitter.
Instead, they were often met with counterattacks and hastily deleted their posts.
‘I’m glad the reaction is good.’
She worried that any excessively shocking actions might be viewed negatively, but there were no signs of that yet.
Everyone was just passionately interested in the antics of the first Korean returnee.
Not just this site, but all internet broadcast-related communities were plastered with posts about the ‘Pope.’
The content was diverse.
Broadcast clips, screenshots, speculation, humor. They were all keeping a close eye on the newly debuted streamer in every possible way.
Amidst all the chatter, everyone’s opinions were converging into one.
[But the Pope is quite spicy, isn’t she?]
└For realㅋㅋㅋ
└Her speech is elegant, but her actions are like a beast.
└Is her speech not a concept?
Eluke was inadvertently becoming a ‘spicy woman,’ thanks to the actions of the Goddess and her brother-in-law.
It was so funny that Seo-yoon couldn’t help but chuckle.
“Assistant, are you laughing right now? You have to finish by today, you know?”
“Sorry….”
Having been scolded by her boss, Seo-yoon closed the community and tried to refocus on work.
But her concentration didn’t last long.
‘If my brother makes a lot of money… should I quit the company and be his manager?’
If Eluke had been just an ordinary streamer, she wouldn’t have thought that. Even if she made a lot now, her profits would decrease someday.
However, the streamer ‘Pope’ was far from ordinary. She was an exceptional returnee communicating with the Goddess and granting blessings.
She would surely grow steadily and become a top-tier streamer. There was a high possibility she would become more famous than an entertainer.
So, becoming a manager would mean a more stable life than now.
‘I’ll just have to keep that in mind.’
However, Seo-yoon didn’t plan to ask him to make her a manager outright. That seemed too clingy.
The decision to live together wasn’t for money anyway.
She just wanted to watch. To see her brother’s life transformed from what it used to be.
His expression was no longer sunk in gloom. His body was healthier than before. The gentle smile he wore while taking care of the kids.
Seeing her brother, who had finally found happiness as ‘Clitia Eluke,’ brought her genuine joy just by being an observer.
Moreover, she was thankful to her brother-in-law.
Apparently, he had faced all sorts of difficulties in that other world but became quite a source of strength for her.
It seemed he was a man who knew how to step up when needed. That’s probably why she fell in love.
‘Did she mention she fell for my brother who was a hero during the saint era?’
Though she hadn’t heard the details yet, just imagining their youthful romance made her smile again.
“Assistant! Are you not concentrating again?”
“Sorry….”
In the end, Seo-yoon got scolded once more.
*
-Using the sky like a memo pad. Is it alright for returnees to act so recklessly?
I was sipping on green tea while listening to the angry voice of the anchor for some reason.
‘A bit disappointing.’
The green tea made from the teabags Seo-yoon ordered via rocket delivery didn’t taste very good. It was almost like drinking plain water.
It wasn’t that the product was cheap; it was just that my palate was picky. I only drank expensive and rare tea in that other world.
There were surely teas over here that could delight my tongue with their deep fragrances and flavors, but they were still inaccessible.
No splurging until my finances improved. I had to save money as much as possible. Except for the kids’ snack money.
“Is it tasty?”
In response to my question, the girls nodded their heads. They were eating potato chips with such enthusiasm that they couldn’t take time to answer.
Were they really that good? The crunching sound was quite pleasant.
Come to think of it, before I possessed this body, honey-coated potato chips had been a sensational hit. What happened to that now? Were they still popular?
-‘havant’ is reportedly the nickname of a viewer who watched the returnee’s internet broadcast and donated an astonishing one million won. As a reward, he wrote words in the sky. Is this even normal?
As I watched the twins munching away at their snacks, the anchor on TV began getting angry again.
“Clitia, let’s watch something else. It’s too noisy.”
The one who had actually provoked the anchor was calmly stroking Rohan in her arms.
How could she remain so composed after completely flipping Korea upside-down?
“Liam, what are you going to do now?”
As I tapped him on the shoulder to speak, Liam turned to me.
“What do you mean by ‘do’?”
“Seo-yoon says that Korea is in an uproar. Everyone is talking about me.”
“Well, that makes sense. I made it so the whole country can see. I showed off my skills after a long time.”
This annoyingly competent former hero mustered three kinds of powers to write words in the sky.
Magic, aura, and spirit art.
Each of these had reached an extraordinary level, capable of taking down even the Demon King.
And he used these powers excessively for a ridiculously visible donation reaction. It was an extravagant waste only Liam could accomplish.
“Are you unhappy with that? Or is the response weaker than you expected?”
“Neither.”
“Then why?”
Not realizing what the problem was, Liam stared blankly at me before suddenly leaning in closer.
“Shall we do the kiss we didn’t get to do last time?”
“…Focus on what I’m saying.”
I shook my head firmly and pushed Liam’s face away.
Then I looked him straight in his azure eyes and continued.
“This kind of curiosity-driven attention is ultimately temporary. If I make a social mistake or say something wrong, they’ll turn against me in an instant.”
The society I had returned to had changed a lot in various ways. Both positively and negatively.
Especially the online environment had become much harsher during my absence. It had turned into a space more cruel than wild animals that tear apart anyone who makes a mistake.
“Even now, there are still people cursing at me. Just like that anchor on TV.”
“……”
Maybe now he grasped the situation. Liam frowned, and his expression turned serious.
Now that he seemed to finally be taking things seriously, it was time to reveal the crucial point.
“There’s a need to build honorable interest now that our recognition has increased. It’s essential for our order to settle here.”
The reason they became streamers was money, but the ultimate goal was to expand their influence.
There would be several challenges, but they had no intention of giving up. Making more people happy was the Goddess’s intention.
“Liam, for now, think of ways to help those in difficult situations as a former hero.”
“……”
Liam didn’t respond right away but pondered deeply before he finally spoke.
“Are you saying someone dared to insult my wife?”
“…Liam?”
It seemed he had been lost in thought all along.
I felt a bad omen. Just as I was about to say not to do something, Liam abruptly stood up.
Leaving Rohan with me, he strode toward the balcony and flung open the window.
“Wait a second.”
“Liam, what are you trying to do?!”
I dashed to the balcony to stop him, but I was a moment too late. Liam had already taken off into the sky.
“……”
I stood there momentarily, staring at Liam’s distant figure. He had vanished so quickly he had already become a small dot.
“Mom, where are Dad and Uncle going?”
Erina, who had followed me closely, asked. I couldn’t answer because I didn’t know myself.
There was only one thing left for me to do.
“O marvelous Sun, may you cause a problem that can be solved. Please, I beg you.”
My earnest prayer was only half answered.
“Wow, there’s Dad!”
“Why is he over there?”
“……”
After a bit of time passed, I finally learned where Liam had gone.
-Excuse me, for a moment. My name is Liam Erams. I am the husband of the returnee you all are looking for.
Liam had gone to the scene of a live broadcasting news program.
-Listen up! If I put my mind to it, I can travel the entire country in just one second! Do you know what that means? Those who insult my wife will all die!!
As I listened to Liam’s loud voice, I quietly sipped my green tea.
‘He’s behaving a bit more restrained than I thought.’
At that level, it was moderately mild.