The Hero's Streaming Life with the Saintess-Chapter 26: You Two, See Me After You’re Done

Blatant gazes followed me and Lyla as we headed toward the stage.

‘That’s the guy who cleared a gate marked as literally un-clearable...’

‘A combination of solid offense and airtight defense, huh...’

‘Hmm? Doesn’t look that strong, though?’

‘The woman who crushed China’s Yang Tenzin is right there...’

I stepped up onto the stage and tapped the mic a couple times.

After a quick self-introduction, my associates whispered translations into the guests’ ears.

“I don’t care if you’re criminals or whatever. You give me money, I give you the item. Simple, right?”

A tone that could easily be considered arrogant.

But no one took issue with how I said it.

“Oh, and I don’t know if everyone here read the post I made... but does anyone remember the last line?”

Once my people finished translating, they all stared me down with sharp eyes.

“That part wasn’t a joke. Feel free to challenge me—anytime. But...”

I swept my eyes across the room, making eye contact with each person.

“You won’t be walking out of here in one piece.”

I raised a hand and opened my palm.

Then I counted to five, giving anyone who wanted to make a move the chance.

“...No one? Great. Then let’s start the auction.”

****

[Holy shit, seeing our streamer like this after all the goofy content... He actually looks badass;;]

[Him in a clean suit like that is giving me hardcore patriot pride]

[Kind of surprising no one challenged him]

[Yeah I thought at least one or two would try their luck, lol]

Everyone gathered here was at least A-rank.

Some S-ranks were mixed in, too.

The fact that none of them made a move? Made the viewers puff up with pride.

“Before we start the auction, let me give you a quick rundown.”

Lyla took the mic and began speaking.

Bids would be made in Korean won.

If the winner failed to send payment immediately, the item would go to the previous highest bidder.

“Then, let us begin.”

Lyla announced the start of the auction.

And just like that, the numbers on the screen behind the podium started racing.

[Bro... this is going crazy]

[Who the hell starts at a billion won??]

The starting price of 1 billion kept rising in 500 million increments.

By the time it hit 50 billion, the pace started slowing.

But once it reached 100 billion, the numbers began blinking intermittently.

“Hmm... Is it those two?”

A woman with a delicate face and a man with a magnificent beard were going head to head.

[Who are those guys?]

[Pretty sure that’s the Japanese Hunter and the Chinese Hunter.]

[Wait, the Chinese Hunter actually showed up here?]

[I thought he’d be too embarrassed to come, but he’s here lmao]

Then, out of nowhere, someone no one had expected made a move.

The massive man who had been sitting quietly raised the bid to 150 billion in one shot.

“If there are no more bids, I’ll begin the countdown. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...”

Having sat silently until now, he landed the bid with a single strike at 150 billion.

When our eyes met, he grinned and made his way up to the stage.

He was a whole head taller than me, and I’m not small either.

“Hun? Nice to meet you. I’m Max Morgan.”

He extended his hand for a shake.

There was clear fighting spirit in his eyes.

The same feeling I got when I first met Luther.

I grinned back and took his hand.

“Congrats on winning the bid. But you’re a strong Hunter yourself, right? Why didn’t you challenge me? You could’ve gotten it for free.”

“Ku-huhuhu... People always look at me and call me a bear.

But do you know this? Bears are often seen as slow and dumb, but in reality, they’re some of the most agile and cunning animals alive.”

“Huh... Is that so?”

“Picking a fight you know you’ll lose? That’s what makes someone a real dumbass.”

“Sounds like you’ve got a high opinion of me.”

“I’m not like those idiots who think they’re hot shit and don’t know their place.”

He gave off a more refined version of Luther.

Back then, Luther picked a fight with me the moment we met.

And got his ass absolutely handed to him.

Max flicked a finger behind him, and a woman who looked like one of his subordinates approached.

She tapped a few things on a massive tablet, and in an instant, wired the 150 billion won to my account.

“But now what about transportation? I saw your stream—it’s huge, right?”

I’d already thought of that.

I mean, the guy bought my product—of course I came prepared.

I took off the ring on my finger and handed it to him.

“This is...”

“Yep. Pour your mana into it and the monster’s corpse will be summoned.”

“Hmmm... Then I’ll transfer the corpse and return the ring right away.”

“Don’t worry about that.”

I raised my fist slightly in front of him and released a bit of mana.

The ring reappeared on my finger with ease.

“...That’s amazing. I’ve been a Hunter for a long time, but I’ve never seen anything like this.”

“I’ll come collect the ring later. Just call me once the body’s moved.”

Max took the ring and returned to his seat.

Then I stepped back up to the mic.

“Alright, it’s about dinner time. Go grab something to eat—

We prepared a pretty solid spread for all of you.”

The room buzzed with surprise.

This kind of thing never happened at an auction.

But I was different.

‘Might as well build some rapport while we’re at it, right?’

“Oh, and you two—

the ones who kept bidding till the end—

come see me for a sec.”

From within the murmuring crowd, I pointed straight at the Chinese and Japanese Hunters.

The room went silent.

The Chinese Hunter glared at me.

The Japanese Hunter blinked in surprise and tilted his head, pointing at himself like, me?

As people started getting up and heading toward the dining area, I watched them go.

I mean, they came all the way to Korea—might as well feed them, right?

“Hun-nim, if you don’t mind me asking—why did you call those two aside?”

“Just to give them a gift.”

“...A gift?”

“Yeah. They kept the mood alive till the end by pushing the bids up.”

“Ah...”

It really was nothing special.

I slipped a hand into my pocket and felt around for the fruit I brought back from the Mount Baekdu Gate.

“Let’s go eat too?”

****

“Why the hell did he call me over?”

“Great One, may I offer a thought?”

“Speak freely.”

“Perhaps... he bears hostility toward us and is trying to find fault somehow?”

“That would make some sense... But then, why call over the Japanese woman too?”

Chen Longwei and the subordinate who served him both fell into thought.

According to all the intel they’d gathered, there were currently zero ties between Song Hun and Japan.

“Could it be... that he’s just into women?”

“Well, the Japanese S-rank was easy on the eyes.”

There was always a beautiful woman by Song Hun’s side.

If he was the type to chase women, then calling the Japanese Hunter would make sense.

People like him—arrogant, unchecked powerhouses—rarely felt the need to hide their lust.

Even so, Chen Longwei felt tense.

Because he still didn’t know why he’d been called.

****

“Probably called the Chinese {N•o•v•e•l•i•g•h•t} guy out to give him a warning or something, since relations are tense...”

“...”

“But why did he call me?”

Unlike Chen Longwei, this one had absolutely no clue.

Even trying to build a connection had gone nowhere—every path blocked by the Korean government.

There was no direct contact with Song Hun at all.

“Maybe he fell for the Priestess at first sight...?”

“Hmm... but the woman who was beside him was really pretty, too.”

“Well, it’s a known fact that heroes have, like, three wives and four mistresses.”

“Ugh... I hate playboys, though...”

The woman referred to as the Priestess quietly pondered Song Hun’s looks, tone, and mannerisms.

‘Honestly... he really does look like the type to run around chasing women...’

In her home country, guys with his kind of vibe were usually flashy, promiscuous, and loud.

Sure, there were exceptions... but they were rare.

‘Hmph... At least he knows how to pick ‘em...’

Unlike Chen Longwei, the misunderstanding on this side was only growing.

****

[Bro how the hell are we supposed to eat like this]

[Why does he look like a soldier stuck between the U.S. President and the Korean President lol]

[Isn’t it the opposite? He is the President and the rest are just soldiers]

[Wait... yeah, that tracks]

“I’m eating just fine, thanks. Food here’s pretty damn good.”

“Hero, try this too!”

“Hey, if you guys wanna come eat, I’ll let you.”

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[I think I’d pass out]

[lol my lower half’s getting warm just watching]

[Did you just nut?]

[Bro you’ve been gone for weeks and this is how you come back??]

Most of the Hunters were technically eating, but their minds were clearly elsewhere.

They kept sneaking glances over at our table.

Meanwhile, I just kept going back and forth for more food.

“Chairman, you’re not eating anymore?”

“Haha... I’m already full...”

At our table sat me, Lyla, the Association Chairman, and my parents.

“But Mom, you said you were gonna bid. Why didn’t you?”

“Well, I figured you’d give me something nice later anyway.”

“Kuhuhu... So Mrs. Geum, you just left it all to your son?”

“Even if he doesn’t, our daughter will give me something, right?”

“Of course, Mother!”

As we continued eating, I could feel two very blatant stares drilling into me.

Chen Longwei, the Chinese Hunter, staring over with sharp, suspicious eyes.

And the Japanese Hunter, who was looking at me with a smug little grin, but also a bit wary.

‘...Why are they looking at me like that?’

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Hodadak edited it quick and posted for PD’s pick! 😎📣✨