Chapter 433
licorice (3)
Lunatic Entertainment.
It was the name of a new company established by the clan for this project..
Of course, in order to set up an entertainment company, you had to meet various strict conditions, but for a clan that had both power and money, it wasn't that difficult to meet them..
As unlimited money was invested, Lunatic Enter took on a plausible appearance not long after its creation..
Not only was an entire building with a cafe provided as the headquarters, but talented individuals who were recognized in their own right were being scouted one after another in exchange for huge salaries..
“Brother Park, did you hear the news? I heard that the 3rd team leader who quit not long ago moved to a new entertainment company.···.”
“Really? No, I was wondering if someone who was certain to become an executive within a few years had something to regret and quit. The place you went to is barely new? They even gave me the position of CEO there.?”
“But that newborn is not an ordinary newborn. I heard that the capital invested was astronomical, perhaps because a large company was determined to support it. It seems like they offered a huge salary to not only the team leader but also all the scouted employees..”
“Huh, no matter how much money you like. In a place where the future is also unclear···.”
Naturally, the news was bound to attract the attention of people in the industry..
It is said that there are more than one entertainment company that appears and disappears every year, but there are not many companies that aggressively grow their business by pouring so much capital into it..
In addition, Jin So-ran, the second-in-command of the clan and the mastermind behind the project, did not simply raise capital while carrying out the work..
‘The future of all of us vampires depends on this. There's no need to hesitate any longer since you've already received Lord's permission..’
For those with sick family members, he provided healing abilities and potions that were difficult to access with money alone, and for those with unfair stories, he mobilized power and connections to resolve their grudges..
To increase the loyalty of those on board and make them do their best for this project..
Licorice, an unprecedented idol group in which all members were vampires, was the result of countless efforts..
<Countdown to debut of new girl group 'Licoris' prepared by Lunatic Entertainment.>
<Vampire idol?! Netizens are excited about the announcement of a girl group in which all members are vampires’>
<Lunatic Enter, Licorice member profiles revealed! This is the charm of the devil!>
All preparations are completed and there is not much time left until debut..
As expected, the surprise press release sent out as part of publicity caused an uproar in society..
-yes? Idol? Who? Are you a vampire??
-Hahaha, you're making a fuss. I’m not fooled ㅅㄱ
└No, it’s ㄹㅇ, right? Why isn't this fishing???
- If you're a vampire, you're a demon, right? But you come out and say you want to become a celebrity?? The country is going crazy.
└My words. It's the end of the world. What on earth are guardians and civil servants doing? I won't catch them.
Although I was prepared to some extent, the response was not very good..
Although the image of vampires has improved over the years through various events, the stereotypes attached to them are too deep-rooted to accept their social status as celebrities who are nothing more than a symbol of the sun..
It is normal to complain to the community, and even to criticize and swear at people directly or indirectly involved..
The good news was that not all of the reactions were negative, as if the effort had been worthwhile..
-and...; But everyone's visuals are no joke. The music video teaser is playing infinitely. I can't get out of it...
└I stared blankly and finally came to my senses. Does this mean I'm being possessed by a fox?.
└Fox
└The visuals of this are visual, but the synergy with the song is no joke. The music in the teaser isn't long, but it catches the eye. I want to hear the full version quickly;;
-No, but if you think about it carefully, there’s nothing bad about us, right? I don't have to hang out with celebrities in person anyway, so if they just look good, whether they're vampires or something, it's not a good idea.?
└Hahaha
Of course, there was some, very slight influence of manipulation of public opinion..
Still, it was true that not everyone was negative..
“Hehehe, I like it... Click the like button here too···.”
Lee Na-hee, the lead vocalist of Licorice and the youngest member in charge of cuteness, was lying face down on the sofa in her dorm, looking at the smartphone in her hand and flirting..
Of course, there were more bad comments than good ones, but she didn't react much to those comments, just pressed report without mercy..
‘Well, I'm used to getting criticized just because I'm a vampire..’
All members of Licorice are carefully selected talents..
Mentality also plays a significant part in the evaluation criteria, and despite her young age, she had the mental strength to easily overcome this level of trouble..
“It's Nahee! Are you searching for us again? I told you not to watch that stuff at work.?”
“ah!”
At that time, the smartphone fell out of Nahee's hand along with a woman's voice that seemed to rebuke her..
She lay face down and wiggled towards the stolen phone, but then gave up and sank down on the sofa..
4As can be seen from the fact that she, a level vampire, was taken away without even feeling her presence, it would have been close to impossible for her to retrieve the item with just her power if the other party had their way..
Licorice's main dancer and leader in charge of sexiness—level 6 vampire Yunseol held the stolen phone and sighed..
‘Nothing good will come of continuing to hear these negative words. It may seem okay right now, but irritating memories do not disappear and continue to accumulate deep in your mind..’
And the moment your heart becomes weak due to something, it will take advantage of that gap and explode all at once..
Yunseol, who already knew that fact well from experience, looked at the young youngest with worried eyes..
Like all idols who recently debuted, the Licorice members were not that old..
The oldest, Yoon Seol, is only twenty-two years old..
On the other hand, Nahee, the youngest, was only a middle school student, so on average, she could be said to be in her late teens..
But there was one blind spot at this age.···.
‘Three of the five of us are returnees, so we have more experience than our age on the family register, but Nahee is really just a child of that age..’
The point was that it was calculated based on the age of the Earth, not the actual age..
Another member of the high school student who became a vampire on Earth was so conscientious that he stayed away from public opinion as instructed by the company, but I couldn't help but be worried because Nahee, the youngest, couldn't overcome her curiosity..
‘Should I just confiscate the phone? But it's a bit too much to only do that to Nahee... Ah! Yeah, that would be a good idea..’
At that time, a good thought suddenly passed through Yunseol's mind..
She looked at the girl pressed up on the sofa and slowly opened her mouth..
“If you keep doing this, I will tell everything to Manager Ha. You keep following company guidelines..”
“Ugh! Director Ha?”
“Yes, it would be better to leave this phone with the manager. Whenever you need something, you can ask for it.?”
At those words, a look of burden appeared on Lee Na-hee’s face..
It had to be that way..
The person named Director Ha that came out of Yoon Seol's mouth was definitely not an ordinary person..
“Sister! That's a bit···.”
Director Ha recently joined the Licorice team.’.
No one knew his real name.
Director Ha is just Director Ha..
Even the CEO of Lunatic Entertainment probably doesn’t know..
That's how much he was in a special position..
Unlike other employees who are busy day and night with their debut just around the corner, he does not do any work..
I just eat something non-stop and watch the situation leisurely..
But it actually made him look more special..
‘There are degrees of parachutes, there's no way a person like that is an ordinary manager..’
A monitor sent from above, or a high-ranking person prepared for danger..
That was the identity of Director Ha that the executives and employees of Lunatic Entertainment, including Licoris, thought..
Of course, there was no way anyone could treat him comfortably..
···In fact, I was so overwhelmed by his appearance and atmosphere that I didn't dare to talk to him casually..
“I'll take a look this time. Instead, next time you get caught again, you'll really do as I said.?”
“···okay.”
In the end, Lee Na-hee had no choice but to nod obediently to Yoon Seol's threats..
I had no intention of getting out of the sight of that scary man just to satisfy my curiosity..
Yunseol returned the smartphone and smiled bitterly at Nahee, who was pouting..
I think he is still young for his age..
‘The fact that the higher-ups assigned such a person to us probably means that they judged that if we were active, there would be trouble..’
The members of Licorice have become stronger than before thanks to the honor of receiving Heinz's grace..
She sighed, remembering Director Ha's level, which even her level 6 eyes could not fathom..
I hope it doesn't cause too much of a fuss..
So time passes.
The day for Licorice's debut has finally arrived..
***
“Hmm, is this finally the real start?.”
Neatly slicked-back hair, thick-lined face like a man, large dark sunglasses, and a black suit that looks like it's going to explode at any moment..
The moment anyone encountered it, Harley, dressed in skimpy clothes, slowly stroked her chin..
Then I slowly looked around the stage just before the debut showcase started..
As if the media's hard work had paid off, people were crowded around to show the interest they had been paying for Licoris..
‘Well, it has to be that way..’
Isn’t this the world’s first vampire idol group?!
Even if I thought in my head that it might be dangerous, there was something about that fatal charm that made me want to take the risk and check it out for myself..
As an entertainment reporter, it must have been difficult to give up a subject that was expected to receive this many views..
‘Of course, there are not only those who came this far because of such special interest..’
Harley quietly closed her eyes and covered the surrounding area with her territory..
All senses except sight began to run wild..
‘also. It looks like there are more than one friend who doesn't like this event..’
While everyone was busy, he calmly sat in the officials' seat and let out a chuckle..
But I didn't move my body directly..
The bloodsuckers of the clan, who had thoroughly prepared for this day, were secretly and quickly excluding those who showed such suspicious behavior..
‘Yes, those who say that name and color rule the Korean night should not fall for this shallow trick..’
From an elderly man who wandered around the building surrounding the event venue carrying a bag containing an homemade bomb, to a woman who attempted to infiltrate the building using a business card as a reporter, to audience members selected by lottery and stage staff hired to prepare the stage for the showcase..
A large number of people were caught plotting something directly or indirectly or being used by someone without their knowledge..
‘Tsk, were vampires hated this much??’
Harley frowned and clicked her tongue lightly..
The level of each one was not that high..
Before they could even try anything, they were all subdued by the vampires who were closely watching the situation..
In other words, it was not the intervention of some powerful shadowy force, but something they had planned on their own..
To disrupt this monumental event where vampires are about to emerge into the sunny world..
‘···Is it because of this?.’
Just in time, Hesperon found useful information in the sea of information using “Machine Eye: Callicas”..
It all started with a secret community I discovered while searching the Internet records of some of the people I had suppressed..
-Eternal death to monsters that suck human blood.
-I think it's time to go see my daughter. Thank you for everything so far. In return, I will take at least one more parasite..
└good luck.
└I will follow soon too.
A community of victims who lost family members or acquaintances to vampires.
It was a gathering of people who had already completely closed their minds and looked cynically at whatever the clan did..
‘···This is.’
Well, the fact that the clan took its current moderate route all happened after Heinz came to power..
Until just a year ago, when the hardliners were the trend, the bloodsuckers of the clan were the terrifying demons themselves..
But what is the use of claiming to the victims at that time, ‘We are different now from then’??
‘···It's a pity, but there's nothing we can do right now..’
I couldn't help it.
There was no way I could compromise with those whose resentment was already so high that it was eating away at me..
The good news is that no matter how hard they struggle, it doesn't mean much..
There were quite a few former Awakened people in that group..
The clan is, in name and reality, the mainstream force that dominates the nights of Korea..
There was no way that people who were not transcendents could disrupt the event that such people were risking their lives to hold..
‘I am here to prepare for any possible intervention by the Buncheon Society..’
I hope the showcase goes smoothly like that..
Finally, the previous sequence was over and it was time to announce the debut song..
“Is it finally starting?.”
In fact, it was the most important part of today's event..
Because right now was the moment to present the first stage of ‘Licoris’ to the public..
~♪
Beautiful Jeonju flowed at the event venue..
Elven Kingdom's high elf Harris and his friends did their best to create this song, and even participated in playing instruments themselves..
The peak of ‘harmony’ contained in the music penetrated into the hearts of the listeners..
“Umm, this is···.”
“Huh, I thought it was great just because it was pre-released as a teaser.···.”
Emotions get carried away.
A beautiful melody that is so sweet that you wonder how it was recorded, and it is no exaggeration to say that it is a heavenly performance..
Following my emotions, my consciousness began to immerse itself on the stage..
And the moment when a captivating and fatal voice is placed on top of the waves of melody that flow like a storm..
“······!”
“······.”
The hands of the reporters who were busy tapping on their keyboards to get the report out as quickly as possible stopped..
The eyes of those who were secretly moving their fingers and broadcasting live on social media were fixed on the stage..
The strength slowly drained from the bodies of those who were full of prejudice and had their arms crossed the whole time..
Could this be the song of the siren who led sailors to their deaths on the sea road??
The synergy between the harmonious music of the elves and the captivating voice of the vampire was enough to completely blow the minds of Earthlings who had no tolerance for sound holes..
and at the same time.
Licorice's debut song, 'Amaryllis', was released on a music and video site..
***
Of course, the response to the debut song was very explosive..
Even those who wanted to see how well he did once couldn't even open his mouth..
While all indicators are showing a steep upward trend.
Thanks to its popularity, Licorice···.
“Look, it's really licorice, right? It's no joke. The real thing is much prettier?”
“fizzle! You idiot, please shut up! Even the smallest girl out there could rip you to pieces with her bare hands.!”
“Hut!”
I was at the broadcasting station to film a public music broadcast broadcast across the country..
“···I won't tear it.”
Na-hee Lee, the smallest girl, pouted her lips and muttered softly as people around her looked at her with obvious difficulty..
They may have been whispering quietly to themselves, but no one here heard them..
The Licorice members smiled awkwardly at the obvious fear embedded in those words, as if they were seeing a wild beast that had escaped its cage..
“Kahahaha! This is really interesting, isn’t it? I've been to all the broadcasting stations! Oh clothes? What is that? It looks interesting!”
Of course, Director Ha, who is always energetic, had no thoughts..
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