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It was a normal morning. Well, as normal as you can get in the apocalypse…
[the constellation, demon-like judge of fire, is giggling]
“Hm?” I sat up, wondering what Uriel's message meant. “Uriel, it's like…” I check the clock. I sigh. “Its time for me to get up. Thanks."
Sub scenario: face your beauty
Difficulty E Clear conditions: go 24 hours without having your face blur on
Reward: 40,000 coins, and demonic-like judge of fire’s joy
Failure: nothing
“Uriel…” I groaned, “will this affect the skill that the face blur is attached to?” I hope not- I want the coins.
[the constellation, demonic-like judge of fire, is shaking her head]
[the constellation, demonic-like judge of fire, in wondering if you will accept]
“All right. If it wont effect…” I trail off, not wanting her to know the name of my skill, as even the dokkobi don't know what it is. “I’ll take you up on your scenario, Uriel.”
[the constellation, demon-like judge of fire, is ecstatic]
Hm. As I get dressed, I wonder what exactly she wants to come from this- it's not like I was that attractive before… will they even notice the difference? “Hey, what's for brunch?” I ask, as I leave my room, entering the common area.
As I look around, I notice that all of my companions have strange looks on their faces.
“Um, what is it? You all look confused.”
“Um, dokja-ssi. You look. Different.” Yoo Sangha-ssi says, looking away. What? Just how ugly does the fourth wall make me look?
“Are you an imposter? Because you have everything but the face down. Just find something to make yourself a little uglier.” Han Sooyoung. Of course. "He is the ugliest king after all.” she says, mocking me.
[the constellation, prisoner of the golden headband, finds this hilarious]
“Han Sooyoung. Sorry to disappoint, but this really is me. I got a sub-scenario from Uriel.” I answer, grabbing some kimchi from the fridge.
“What, to make you handsome? What a waste.” Han Sooyoung yawns.
[the constellation, abysmal black flame dragon, is loving this exchange]
[the constellation, demonic-like judge of fire, is glaring at abysmal black flame dragon]
“No. I guess I had some sort of face modifier on this entire time because of a skill. Uriel asked me to turn it off for 24 hours.” I shrug, expecting that to be the end of it. But, of course, this was Han Sooyoung.
“Wait. So that's your real face??” Han Sooyoung looks confused. I thought that I had explained it ok? Whatever.
“Yes. this is in fact my real face… is it really that different?”
I was under the impression that I was average back in the real world, so this response was unusual.
“Why in the world did you keep that skill on??” She really looks perplexed. Maybe she should have Lee Seolhwa-ssi check on her. I look to Yoo Sangha-ssi for an explanation, but she looks just as perplexed.
“Yoo Sangha-ssi, surely this doesn't surprise you that much? I mean, you knew me before the apocalypse.”
but Yoo Sangha-ssi just looks at me and shakes her head. Whatever. I'm just about to go back to my room when I hear the door to the outside open. Must be Yoo Joonghyuk, back from the training yard.
“Hey, Yoo Joonghyuk. How was training?” I spin around, not one to pass up an excuse to make fun of him. He stares at me for a minute. Then two. By three, I was uncomfortable enough to ask "what?” he doesn't respond. Instead, he turns to Lee Gilyoung and Shin Yoosung.
“Why are you both tolerating this imposter? Don't tell me that you can't tell.” he asks, mildly annoyed. They stare at him, trying to process this question.
“Bastard, what do you mean?” Lee Gilyoung glares, and sticks out his tongue at Yoo Joonghyuk. I stifle a laugh, the one-sided rivalry that they have is ridiculous.
“Dont be mean, Gilyoung, we have to be kind to the ignorant.” Shin Yoosang, ever the “mature” one, says. “Yoo Joonghyuk, that is Kim Dokja. He is just under a scenario.”
Yoo Joonghyuk looks from her to me, like he is watching tennis. “Hah, how has the imposter fooled even his incarnation? That is obviously an imposter- the real Kim Dokja could never be that attractive. He is a potato.”
[the constellation, demon-like judge of fire, is shocked.]
[the constellation, demon-like judge of fire, says that it should be obvious that the constellation, demon king of salvation, is pretty]
There is a moment of silence. Then, Han Sooyoung bursts into laughter. “Hah! What an idiot!” Han Sooyoung doubles over with laughter, and cannot continue. Yoo Joonhyuk turns to Yoo Sangha-ssi for answers.
"Well, you see Yoo Joonhyuk-ssi, um. Kim Dokja-ssi has a scenario. One that makes us see his true appearance.” Yoo Sangha-ssi seems upset that she is the one who has to say this, presumably not wanting to meddle.
[the constellation, prisoner of the golden head band cannot hold his tongue any longer]
[the constellation, prisoner of the golden headband, wishes that you all would get to the point]
Yoo Joonhyuk, typically not one to be confused, is clearly so now.
“What do you mean? Like, his inner appearance? Don't give me that bullshit.” Yoo Joonghyuk rolls his eyes, being more expressive than he normally is. By this time, Han Sooyoung has recovered from her condition, and is able to use her blunt way with words to get Yoo Joonghyuk to understand.
“No. like normally he has an appearance modifier on, as the side effect of a passive skill.” Despite just getting over her laughter, she cannot help but laugh at the way Yoo Joonhyuk’s eyes widen with shock.
“Yoo Sangha, is this true?” he asks, putting his hand over his mouth in embarrassment.
“Yes, Yoo Joonhyuk-ssi… Han Sooyoung-ssi is telling the truth. It really is Kim Dokja-ssi…” Yoo Joonghyuk turns around slowly, eyes widening, as he contemplates the fact that this is my real face. I can feel the heat rising to my face as he stares at me- and suddenly, surprisingly, his ears… turn pink. I don't know if anyone else notices, but I most definitely do.
“Ah, Yoo Sangha-ssi. I think that I've had enough of this scenario. I'm going to stay in my room for the duration- it's only a day.” I smile, hoping that she will understand that I am trying to get away from Yoo Joonghyuk. “Could you make sure that I am left alone? I feel a bit uncomfortable because of all the drama.”
[the constellation, prisoner of the golden headband, acknowledges the statement.]
[the constellation, demon-like judge of fire, rolls her eyes, defending her scenario]
I, in turn, roll my eyes at the constellation’s constant fighting. But, I do my best to glance at Yoo Joonghyuk when I say “it's not every day that I get ogled because I can't have my filter on.”
That certainly makes Yoo Joonghyuk flinch. I see his eyes dart away for a second before they return to staring at me.
“Of course, Kim Dokja-ssi.” she pointedly glares at Han Sooyoung before she can say anything. “Go rest. I understand that us seeing what you really look like could feel uncomfortable.”
I walk away feeling Yoo Joonghyuk's eyes on the back of my neck. I'm sure that there will be hell to pay once the scenario is over.
Ah well. The surprised look on everyone's face was worth it- even if Yoo Joonghyuk is acting weird.