Destiny Unchain Online ~I became a vampire girl and eventually became known as the “Demon King of Bl

Strategy Meeting

(Bersleid: Got better today, until I saw the clock and realised we changed from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2)… Why? Why can’t we stick to one fricking time zone? Why do I have to adjust my sleeping time again? Ugh, I hate this daylight savings time crap. Anyways here’s the next chapter and even though it is Sunday, I have places to be and won’t be translating that much. Enjoy.)

Several days had passed since the guild was formed, and it was a night of relaxation in the guild houses’ living room after training.

“I have a proposal for you all,” said Ryunosuke, suddenly raising his hand during the strategy meeting.

“What is it, Ryunosuke?”

“Do you remember when we registered our territory, we also gained video streaming capability, and the ability to earn points from the popularity of our guild with the help of the audience?”

“Well, yeah. Our official channel has been getting a lot of views.”

“That’s right. And since we have a group of unique and diverse members, it would be a waste not to take advantage of it.”

“That’s… certainly true.”

Everyone in the guild was from rare races and had a strong visual impact, despite their small numbers.

Crim thought it would be a shame not to use this to their advantage, but unfortunately, she was not knowledgeable about video streaming and couldn’t bring it up.

“By the way… who do you think among you is the most stunning? I’d like to hear everyone’s opinion.” asked Ryunosuke

“Stunning”… our guild boasts a group of lovely girls like Hinagiku and Licorice, but when it comes to being “stunning”, the first one that comes to mind is probably Freya.

She has silky golden hair like spun silk, mysterious green eyes, long eyelashes that adorn a well-shaped nose, and lustrous pink lips.

Despite her delicate frame, her body asserts her femininity in a subtle yet clear way.

So, with confidence, Crim raised his hand to nominate Freya, but…

“…Huh?”

Everyone’s eyes met hers.

All gazes pointed unanimously at Crim. (Bersleid: The more you fight it, the harder you will crash, so just accept it.)

“Huh? Why me?”

“You’re kidding, right? You’re popular enough to have a dedicated thread!”

“I think Crim-chan shines the most.”

“I agree!”

“Me too!”

“Umm… same here…”

To her surprise, the consensus was that Crim was the most stunning.

All of their passionate stares focused on her, and Crim’s cheeks twitched in embarrassment.

“Right! She’s very cute and she looks great on screen! But… her character and tone don’t quite stand out!!”

“Okay, Ryunosuke, don’t move from there.”

Crim took out a throwing knife enchanted with [never-critical] that she had bought for the purpose of making retorts, and took a stance.

Ignoring the sharp-eyed Crim, Ryunosuke continued the conversation.

“By the way, the guild master of the [Northern Glacier], currently considered the strongest, is like this!” (Bersleid: I think it is the cannon fodder villain? Not sure…)

He said as he showed a video on a window to everyone.

“…… Popularity? It doesn’t matter. I will make all of my rivals kneel at my feet. And then, I will prove myself to be the strongest.” (Bersleid: …Beat him up for me, thanks. Also feels like 90% of the Chinese WN I read.)

This is a quote from an interview that seems to have been taken during an assault on an official attention guild. A silver-haired young man with familiar features is posing confidently for the camera while saying this, and giving an interview while occasionally flipping his hair. (Bersleid: Gonna flip at you and flip you.)

“Isn’t that the guy in the black suit we met the other day?” (Bersleid: Called it.)

Feeling a bit dizzy from the stark contrast in character, Crim recalls this.

However, there was an undeniable air of confidence about him that made it difficult to dismiss his words with a laugh. (Bersleid: Yeah, you can just dismiss what he said, together with him and a laugh at a garbage disposal site.)

But… more importantly, because he was so damn handsome, Crim, Frey, and Ryunosuke couldn’t help but exude a sense of annoyance.

Meanwhile, Freya, who was smiling carelessly and seemed to be thinking about something else, and the innocent girl group of Hinagiku and Licorice were slightly mesmerized. Beware of handsome men.

“….I wish handsome men would die.”

That’s what Crim muttered to herself with a serious face.

“…So, I’m here to get popular… or rather, to get a good reception. That’s what the other attention guilds are doing!”

“Huh…”

He’s going too far… That’s what Crim thought, feeling uneasy.

“…By the way, I’ll tell you one thing. When it comes to promoting a character, it’s not their strengths that matter. Of course, having strengths is important, like being strong in combat or having a good singing voice. In that respect, I’m not worried about you. But…”

“…What’s more important than that?”

“Yeah, what’s more important is… having an easily identifiable weakness!”

“A weakness?”

“That’s right. Nobody wants to watch someone who’s a perfect superhuman. And on the other hand, it’s frustrating to watch someone who has only weaknesses. But… viewers love it when a person’s weaknesses, or rather their failures, overflow unexpectedly!”

So says Ryunosuke, emphatically. Crim is staring blankly, wondering if he’s always been like this.

“Here, Crim. Give this a read,” said Frey as she handed a book to Crim.

Without thinking, Crim accepted the book and looked down at it.

“Huh, what is this, Frey? Um… ‘In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. And God said, “Let there be light.”‘ Aaargh!!”

She slammed the book onto the ground. (Bersleid: Just realised again, that she is a vampire, almost commented something else.)

“What the… Frey, what is this…?!”

With a face as pale as if she had seen something terrifying, Crim stared at the book, said to be the best-selling book in the world. She tried to curse, but her tongue was twisted in a spasm, and she finally started to tremble, covering herself with his robe. Seeing her like that…

“… That was a bigger reaction than I expected.”

“Make sure to apologize properly later…”

It was Frey and Ryunosuke, who spoke in hushed tones because of their guilt, in a room where Hina, Licorice, and Freyja, who disliked staying up late, had already logged out because it was late at night.

The remaining three were still debating this and that.

“… I even considered going for the tough guy route.”

“To be honest, it’s a mismatch for this guy with her delicate and lovely appearance.”

“Hey, don’t call me delicate or lovely!”

“To be honest, the appearance that suits this guy the most right now is that of a delicate, sickly, and beautiful girl, isn’t it?”

“What? Are you kidding me? There’s no way that would work.”

“… And that’s how it’s going.”

With tears in her eyes, Crim glared at the two and firmly refused.

“Well, in short, Crim doesn’t like it when girls speak in a girly tone.”

“Yeah, that’s right. Being fragile isn’t my character either.”

“In that case… I have a good idea.”

“I have a bad feeling about those words… but go ahead and tell me.”

“It’s… the ‘Noji Loli’!”

Silence.

“Well, that’s that then.”

“Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait!?” Ryunosuke hurriedly stopped Crim, who was trying to leave quickly with a “shupa” sound.

“What the heck?! And what are you trying to make a middle school girl do, old man?!”

“No, no, no, I think it’s better than doing a princess move!”

“Well, in terms of cringe factor, both are equally bad!!”

Crim let out a desperate scream and breathed heavily, but it was true that she spoke almost entirely in masculine language.

“Come on, Crim. Try responding with insults to that annoying handsome guy from the video earlier… ahem, and Frey, you haven’t corrected it at all.”

Giving up and sighing, Crim thought of an example of the most irritating ‘Noji Loli’ she could think of.

“Well, I guess this will do.”

Feeling conflicted about having a good example so close to home, she put her thoughts into action.

“Hehehe, what an amusing fellow… very well, I, Crim-Lua-Cheia-sama, will personally offer you up as a blood sacrifice and carve onto your body who truly is the strongest. You are nothing but a mere Zaako! So, let me remind you of your place!”

Crossing her arms, puffing her chest out, raising her chin and curling up the corners of her mouth, Crim spewed out her insults at a 45-degree angle, looking down from above.

Her appearance was… well, very dignified.

“Alright, this is it. Great job, Crim, it was an amazing girly move!”

“Yeah, that’s right, I wanted to punch you in the face while watching you, it was perfect!”

“If you’re trying to compliment me, go see a psychiatrist already!!”

Excitedly praising (or so it seemed) Ryunosuke and Frey were met with a knife throw from a serious, teary-eyed Crim, which exploded between their eyebrows.