Translator: Dreamscribe

As soon as the farewell ceremony ended, Ella and Helby sat facing each other with serious expressions.

The Heroes were all winners, and the losers were Helby and Ella. In any case, it was a promise made with everyone. It couldn't be undone now.

All the Heroes were given their rewards for winning the Grand Sports Festival, and now only the punishment remained. This too was content that pleased the Heroes.

“How about taking turns every week?”

At Jinwoo’s suggestion, both agreed.

Ella decided to be Helby's maid first. She began working at Helby’s Platinum Coin Shop wearing a maid outfit and horns designed by the Helby Lovers Group.

Her appearance caused a huge sensation among the Heroes, and Helby's Platinum Coin Shop saw booming business every day.

“Uh, Ella nim!”

“Please give us a wink!”

“Look over here!”

“Kyaaa!”

Thanks to that, sales were skyrocketing!

Jinwoo sat next to Helby in the reception room of the Platinum Coin Shop. When Helby snapped her fingers, Ella trotted over and bowed her head.

“D-Did you call, M-Mas... Master.”

Helby swept her finger across the table. When atomic-level contaminants came off, she glared at Ella.

“You call this cleaning?”

“I-I’m sorry.”

“Does being sorry end your maid life?”

“I’ll do my best...”

“Do your best?”

“I’ll... do well.”

Ella’s expression was full of humiliation.

“I don't expect a pathetic maid like you to do well. Just do your share. No, even if you manage 0.5 of a share, I’ll praise you.”

“Ugh! Yes, I’ll... keep that in mind. Ugh!”

“Your voice sounds weird? Got a problem?”

“N-No, Master...”

Ella was barely holding herself together.

That was how absolute the contract was.

“I’m thirsty.”

“I’ll prepare it right away.”

When Ella brought tea, Helby took one sip, frowned, and ordered her to bring it again. When Jinwoo quietly asked, he was told it was a scolding technique learned from Hellhound.

“But are you okay with this? Next week’s going to be quite harsh.”

“Are you telling me to give up present pleasures for fear of an uncertain future?”

“It doesn't seem all that uncertain, but yeah...”

Helby looked at Jinwoo.

“Next is Episode 4.”

“Yeah, it'll be way more fun than Episode 3.”

“Hm...”

Once Episode 4 is released, won’t they be completely shocked?

Even the Heroes who had gotten used to Arsilan Saga would surely be stunned.

Helby looked at Jinwoo, who was filled with confidence.

“Other higher beings won't be as easy as the Lord of Greed.”

“Probably not.”

“The Heroes, Arsilan natives... and every being on this land must step forward. Ready to sacrifice everything.”

The higher beings of Erosion were powerful.

If the Lord of Greed hadn’t desired ascension, things wouldn’t have gone this smoothly. If he had grown stronger by digesting countless souls of Arsilan over a long time, just as Helby said, all beings of Arsilan had to join forces.

Perfectly so, as if they were originally one.

“I wonder if we can move forward joyfully this time too.”

“Of course. This Episode 4 is made for that.”

“So you had a plan.”

“Well, most of it’s improvised.”

He was adjusting as best as they could to fit the situation. It wasn’t an optimistic situation to make long-term plans.

Helby, staring silently at Jinwoo’s face, hesitated for a moment before opening her mouth.

“You said it was FS Games?”

“That’s right.”

The Arsilan natives who had been together since the beginning were very familiar with the Heroes. Through Arsilan Worlds, they were able to better understand the Heroes. Having created so much content together, of course, they knew about FS Games.

Helby was the same.

“...I’ll lend a special hand too.”

When Jinwoo looked at her with a surprised expression, Helby quickly added more words.

“I can’t just let that woman be the only one involved with Arsilan.”

“If you help, that would really be reassuring.”

Helby also joined FS Games!

The plan needed to be adjusted a bit, but it seemed like a much more perfect picture could be drawn. It would be a great help in leading Arsilan, which would grow even bigger in the future.

There was a lot of work to be done, after all.

When Jinwoo explained the general content and plan for Episode 4, Helby’s eyes trembled intensely. Her expression began to fill with anticipation.

“What a truly absurd plan.”

“You’ll join in, right?”

“Since you’re asking, I’ll participate as a special favor.”

Helby’s tail was visibly wagging.

“Then I’ll contact you.”

Rising from his seat, Jinwoo walked over to Ella. Ella was pouring tea while laughing ominously, quite unbefitting of a goddess.

“Unnie will dress you in something really cute. Hoo, hehehe....”

Several adorable outfits and accessories that Helby would surely despise began forming and floating in the air.

Ella, being strongly connected to the Soul Gate, could use her Authority freely. With her own power added, she had reached a level where she could create by merely imagining a design.

A vision of Helby dressed in a girlish outfit, with pink ribbons in twin tails, surfaced in his mind.

‘Hmm....’

In any case, the Heroes would enjoy it.

That was enough.

“Ella.”

“Yeah?”

“Get ready. We’ll have to start working soon.”

“Is it FS Games work?”

Ella stopped everything she was doing and looked at Jinwoo.

When Jinwoo nodded with a smile,

“Finally! At last!”

Ella’s eyes sparkled, and a radiant smile bloomed on her face.

It was time to move forward again!

***

With the farewell ceremony, all of Episode 3 came to a close. FS Games immediately posted a notice.

The Heroes naturally assumed that this update showcase would take place in the Celestial Realm. With no physical limitations, many Heroes could participate and various effects could be used.

The performance by the Creator God.

That alone made many look forward to the showcase.

The productions became more overwhelming by the day, so this time too, it would be pure delight for the body!

Of course, as the Heroes expected, this time too it would be held in the Celestial Realm.

Title: What’s this update showcase?

They say it’ll be held simultaneously in the Celestial Realm and reality?

Looks like the Creator God has no intention of doing even the showcase normally now. I have no clue what he’s planning ㅋㅋㅋ

It would be nice if he gave us a hint, but of course he won’t, right?

Anyway, I applied for the offline event.

They’re only picking 20,000 people. I hope I get selected.

Anonymous1 (KR): It’s clear something’s being prepared.

Anonymous2 (JP): Is it like a theme park?

└Anonymous3 (UK): Is that necessary?

SeasonedRice: I heard FS Games bought land on the outskirts of Seoul and started building something. Must be there.

└Anonymous1 (KR): Probably Director Han Yong-seon will handle it? I think they’re separating the Soul Link and Arsilan Saga content for the announcement.

└SeasonedRice: Makes sense, considering how many projects they’re running lately.

└Anonymous4 (FR): I was shocked when they announced the artificial eyeball last month. Seriously insane tech.

└MintFlavoredMilk: Honestly, the virtual reality tech is even crazier ㅋㅋㅋ

It’s said that the showcase will be held not only in the Celestial Realm but also in reality.

How will it be conducted?

Why split it between two locations?

Is there a reason they have to?

All the Heroes couldn’t help but hold these questions.

Starting from the end of Episode 2, FS Games began constructing a hologram center on Jinwoo’s orders. They purchased a large site on the outskirts of Seoul and began major construction there. It was packed with the latest technologies announced by Jinwoo’s personal research lab.

At the same time, a new company building was also under construction in central Seoul.

It was designed as a headquarters optimized for FS Games, and the construction was proceeding smoothly. It was set to become the largest company building in Korea.

Han Yong-seon and the team leaders of FS Games were gathered in a meeting room. As per Jinwoo’s instructions, they had installed all the necessary equipment for the offline event and were screening the applicants.

Though the showcase was just around the corner, even they didn’t know the details. They only knew the Arsilan Saga update content developed by FS Games. Even that, they didn’t know how it would be applied.

Because it was said that the entire planning was done by the Erosion Headquarters under Jinwoo’s research lab.

“I don’t know how it’ll be used, but judging by the content volume, it’s practically a full-scale upheaval.”

“I’m really looking forward to it. He’ll probably tell us today, right?”

The team leaders chatted with smiles.

When Jinwoo entered the meeting room, everyone stood up and greeted him.

“The hologram center preparations are complete, right?”

“Yes, the facilities team installed everything just as you instructed. The access road work should also be finished by today.”

At Han Yong-seon’s report, Jinwoo nodded.

There wasn’t much time left until the showcase. After a moment of watching Jinwoo, Han Yong-seon cautiously opened his mouth.

“May I ask how the showcase at the hologram center is planned to be conducted? I believe it will require someone with ample experience.”

Han Yong-seon was quietly hopeful.

A post speculating that Han Yong-seon would be in charge of the offline event in Arsilan Worlds had made it to the best board. As the loyal right-hand man of the CEO, he was ready to take on such an important role.

The team leaders also expected Han Yong-seon to handle it. Jinwoo had consistently entrusted him with major responsibilities and had full confidence in him.

“Yes, there’s a suitable person. Someone newly hired.”

“Pardon? Newly hired?”

“I must’ve forgotten to mention it. Someone recently joined FS Games.”

Han Yong-seon looked puzzled.

It was impossible that someone had joined FS Games without his knowledge. The same went for the other team leaders. Jinwoo grinned and looked at Kim Han-soo. Kim Han-soo placed a metal case politely on the table.

“This is the person.”

“Huh?”

Han Yong-seon and the team leaders blinked, then burst out laughing. Kim Han-soo laughed too. They thought Jinwoo was making one of his genius jokes. As expected, a genius’s humor was on another level! Jinwoo also smiled along with them.

“It’s real, though.”

When Jinwoo said that, everyone froze. They didn’t know how to react.

Deciding to stop the joke here, Jinwoo opened the case. Inside were a spherical hologram device and a square box.

“This is the newly developed Gate of Souls.”

“Gate of Souls?”

Han Yong-seon looked at the Gate of Souls. It was a simple-looking black box. It didn’t even feel heavy.

When Jinwoo touched the Gate of Souls with his hand, the surface split open, emitting red lasers that scanned the entire area. At the same time, the hologram device next to it activated, and an information window appeared in the air.

[Gate of Souls successfully linked.]

Because the control room already had holographic displays, it wasn’t a shocking sight. However, it was so clearly visible even in a bright environment that it looked like a real information window was floating in midair.

[Syncing with Arsilan Saga.]

[50% 60%... 100% synchronization complete.]

Something had begun.

Han Yong-seon and the team members swallowed nervously and kept watching the scene unfold.

A summoning circle appeared on the table.

It looked similar to a Hero Summoning Circle, but with a slightly different design. Instead of the Hero’s emblem, it bore a symbol representing the goddess.

Flash!

Light burst from the summoning circle, and as particles of light gathered, they began forming a shape. Han Yong-seon and the team members froze in place.

“Eh, eh, eh...”

“Ella nim!?”

“Wha- what!?”

Everyone’s expressions turned to shock.

“Kuhk?!”

Even Kim Han-soo was startled and nearly fell over.

Ella appeared in the air and landed softly on the table. Her hands were gently folded, and her eyes were closed, giving off an extremely sacred impression.

Her eyes slowly opened and turned toward Han Yong-seon and the team.

“Hello?”

“H-Hel- Hello...?”

Han Yong-seon barely managed to respond.

Ella smiled brightly, then stepped down from the table. Jinwoo pulled out a chair for her, and she sat on it.

Everyone was dumbfounded.

They couldn’t quite grasp what was happening. It wasn’t Arsilan Saga, she had appeared before them in real life.

“As you can tell, it’s a hologram. The Gate of Souls gathers surrounding object and terrain information to allow her to perceive the environment.”

“T-Then... is this really the Ella nim from Arsilan?”

Instead of Jinwoo, Ella nodded her head.

“Yes, it’s an honor to meet the Creator God’s angels like this. Let’s work together for the peace of Arsilan!”

“Y-Yes!”

“Of course!”

Han Yong-seon and the team members responded immediately.

The theme running through this episode was understanding and harmony. Just as the Heroes had come to understand Arsilan, Jinwoo hoped that Arsilan would also come to understand the Heroes. As part of the preliminary work, Arsilan natives were given the ability to leave comments on posts in Arsilan Worlds.

Before the Erosion arrived, Jinwoo spoke with Ella about the game and told her many things about Earth.

“Wow! This is amazing! Is this the world of the Heroes?”

By linking the Soul Gate, the Magic Tower, and Illusion Magic, the exact same space was replicated in illusion in Arsilan where Ella was. Though she couldn’t go beyond the window, she could still see the scenery outside through the Gate of Souls.

“How is it?”

“What? Oh, well...”

When Jinwoo asked, Han Yong-seon barely came to his senses.

“This kind of experience is a first... haha. It’s as shocking as when I first met you, sir.”

Ella had her face pressed against the window, busy watching the outside world.

“There are so many golems with wheels!”

At Ella’s words, everyone smiled.

It felt different from when they had met her in Arsilan. The fact that they could show Ella the scenery of Korea was incredibly moving. It was a deeply noble moment.

“We can do this, too.”

When Jinwoo reached out his hand, the inventory from Arsilan Saga appeared. When he pulled out a cake, it appeared in Jinwoo’s hand. Though it was a hologram and had no weight, it looked as though the laws of physics on Earth were being applied.

“Do you think the Heroes will like it?”

At Jinwoo’s question, everyone nodded vigorously. Smiling at their response, Jinwoo handed out the prepared documents. These documents detailed the content of this episode.

As he read through the files, Han Yong-seon’s eyes widened. The other team leaders also couldn’t hide their astonishment and admiration.

“Th-this is revolutionary!”

“Is this really possible? If we go ahead with this plan... the Heroes will be more immersed than ever before! No, they’ll go beyond immersion!”

“Waaah! I feel like my heart’s going to burst!”

Han Yong-seon and the team leaders shouted with great excitement.

Though it was magic in truth, to everyone else, it would appear as an impossibly advanced scientific technology. Related research papers had already been published.

‘Well, in a world with virtual reality anyway...’

Thanks to Jinwoo removing the limits of science and technology through Arsilan Saga, nothing felt strange anymore no matter what was introduced. In fact, people were already accepting the concept of feeling tactile sensations through artificial limbs or cybernetic eyes.

“I can say with confidence that this showcase will be the greatest in history!”

Han Yong-seon declared with conviction.

Just looking at the documents detailing the plan made it easy to visualize the whole spectacle in their heads. No Hero would be able to hear this update and not be thrilled!

Ella turned to Han Yong-seon with a smile.

“Let’s do our best together!”

“Y-Yes! It’s... an honor! I’ll do my utmost to serve you!”

Han Yong-seon was fully fired up. The other team leaders were the same.

“Khuk!”

Chief of Security Kim Han-soo was so moved he shed hot tears.

“Please keep it secret until the day of the event.”

“Yes!”

“Understood!”

“We’ll maintain absolute security!”

At Jinwoo’s request, Han Yong-seon and the team leaders immediately responded and locked the meeting room. Ella also clenched her fist and nodded strongly.

Ella didn’t really have anything to keep secret, but Jinwoo nodded at her anyway.

***

The day of the showcase had arrived!

Unlike what the Heroes had expected, Jinwoo headed to the hologram center. The size of the hologram center was quite large. It was not only for Arsilan Saga events but also served as a dedicated space for presenting Jinwoo’s latest technological developments. Even now, Jinwoo was developing technology for the happiness of the Heroes, and there had been significant progress in many areas.

For this offline showcase, a total of 30,000 Heroes received invitations through a lottery. Since the online showcase had no attendance limit, it was no exaggeration to say that those invited were chosen ones.

The hologram center only had the basic facilities and was otherwise empty. It was so clean that it felt strange. The central theater where the showcase would be held was the same. The 30,000-seat venue was arranged in a semicircle around the stage.

“There’s only seats and a stage?”

“It’s nice and neat, but there’s really nothing here.”

“Probably going to be decorated with holograms.”

“If I’d seen this back in the day, I would have been blown away, but now I feel like nothing can surprise me.”

“Still, I’ll pretend to be shocked for the Creator God’s sake.”

“Hahaha! That’s right! With things like this, reaction is key.”

The Heroes chatted as they began filling the seats. They acted like veteran players, as if they already predicted everything. Jinwoo watched them from backstage and smiled.

Will they really not be surprised?

Once all 30,000 were seated, Jinwoo stepped onto the stage.

The Arsilan Saga update showcase had begun!

*****

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