Before the 4th round match began,
the audience in the arena vividly imagined the future.
Despite the fierce rumors that she had arrived at the arena,
having slaughtered countless enemies with strength unimaginable for a woman,
what they actually saw was a young, delicate face
with a deep straw hat, exuding an almost seductive beauty.

"She looks delicious."
"Ugh, I want to tear that outfit off right now."
"Did the prince bring a sex slave, not a gladiator?"
"The prince has quite the taste."
"I have to admit, he knows how to pick his slaves."

While her beauty was exceptional,
what they had expected was not a delicate beauty,
but rather a monstrous, nearly 8 feet tall woman,
weighing 600 pounds,
with the kind of physique that could butcher enemies like a monster with a sword.
Not a graceful beauty, but a fearsome beast.

"From her looks, she must be some giant beast."
"Have we ever seen a Yokai like her?"
"It must not be from our culture."

The monstrous appearance of the 3-meter tall Wendigo
led the audience to assume that the prince
had stolen credit for the Wendigo's accomplishments,
and spread rumors about the Silent Swordmaster.
At least her swordsmanship was visible,
so they didn’t expect her to die pathetically.
Though their excitement waned,
the truth hidden beneath the bloodied armor
was that her body, shaped by nature,
betrayed the image they had hoped for—a beauty
now laid bare before everyone
by the wild, monstrous monkey Yokai.

When the match began,
the charging Yokai, with its beastly might,
met the Silent Swordmaster’s new sword stance,
performing a triple stab in a split second.
Her body bruised blue and swelled,
before bursting like a balloon,
the crowd was left in shock, unable to believe the result.

"That wasn’t a rumor?"
"What the hell was that just now?!"
"That’s a divine relic, it must be a sword of immense legacy."
"That’s chilling."
"If it’s really the Yokai King’s legacy, it makes sense there’d be a sword like that."
"The bastard prince, born of the Yokai King’s bloodline, must have some kind of advantage."
"Still, he’s human—did he really show us that kind of power?"

Yokai had always believed that humans couldn’t become so powerful.
But the reality was undeniable: she killed the opponent in one blow.
They accepted this as the power of a special sword.
The same logic applied to the second match of the 4th round.

"The prince’s slave’s sword is not ordinary. What should we do, my lord?"
"I have a plan. Unlike the son of the brute-force Yokai General, the queen's followers know how to use their heads."

The final match of the arena competition.

[Story mode]

Looking at the list of final opponents,
a deep wrinkle formed on the Imp's face.

"This is a dangerous opponent. Unlike the Yokai General’s forces, who rely mostly on brute strength, those who follow the Queen of Yokai are masters at deceiving and hiding their true power."
"The disgusting monkey I defeated earlier used a power that caught me off guard."
"That was merely the Yokai General’s strategic choice, but the Yokai Queen’s followers use their minds directly."

Yokai who used their heads.
Ha Eun-eung stared at the Imp, and he gave a wry smile, shrugging.

"I once considered turning to the Queen of Yokai as well, but those who use their heads are more treacherous. I left before falling victim to their schemes."
"Do you know anything about our current opponent?"
"The Poisoned Yokai. Known as the conductor of the Yokai orchestra, wielding a staff with bee wings. I’ve heard some stories about him."

For the first time, fear appeared in the Imp’s eyes.
Having so fearlessly mocked the Boogeyman,
he showed a rare weakness, making both the prince and Ha Eun-eung tense as they focused on his words.

"Those invited to the orchestra get emotionally elevated by the music, but all their emotions are drained and devoured by it."
"That’s brutal. Many Yokai feast on humans, but to use such cruel tactics..."
"Humans and half-Yokai who can’t feel emotions are turned into obedient slaves for the orchestra or sold off to other Yokai."

The Yokai Orchestra.
A conductor with a pirate-like eye patch,
dressed in a suit, holding a baton.
With bee wings and antennae,
there was something sinister hidden beneath his polished appearance.

"Then, let’s begin the final match~~!"
"Wait, can the announcer pause for a moment?"
"Yes? Is there a problem?"
"This is the arena to determine a winner, but not every match needs to end in a fight. If you don’t mind, I’d like to propose forfeiting."

The crowd erupted with cheers,
and the viewers in the chat joined in with excitement.

Hehe, I’m the baby bee, feed me!
Wait, is there two mothers now??
I’m so happy!
Life’s greatest trial: Bee girl vs. Silent Swordmaster
How can both be so beautiful?
The Silent Swordmaster is prettier, though.
But the bee’s chest is bigger.
Mother’s chest, lmao. The slaves of lust!
Don’t talk about Um Gildong’s lust, lol.
I’ll support the side that wins, my mother.
Forfeit.
Look at the speed of that forfeit.
Haha, was it a competition to forfeit quickly?
Even in the midst of the cheers, the prince
only had eyes for the Silent Swordmaster.

‘What will you do?’

It felt like he was asking her directly.

【Interaction Options】
[1. Let them talk (Start the debate).]
[2. It’s not worth listening to (Start the match).]

He was confident in winning the fight.
The Imp had criticized their cunning,
but by giving the enemy a chance to speak,
it could be a good opportunity to learn about their tactics and mindset.

[▶1. Let them talk (Start the debate).]

The prince raised his hand, quieting the arena,
capturing everyone’s attention.
What he couldn’t say,
he would let the prince say instead.
So, he allowed the opportunity.

"I’ll listen to whatever nonsense you want to spew. Go ahead, you vulgar woman."

The strong words surprised even the prince,
who hadn’t expected such a bold declaration.

Wow, haha.
Look at that deal.
I thought she was gentle, but it’s only towards the Silent Swordmaster.
The prince is only warm to his mother.
Is this what it means to be called “Mother’s Boy”?
The audience, used to the provocative modern civilization,
couldn’t help but be impressed by the provocation,
and even the Yokai couldn't help but be fired up.
Though the bee girl had been publicly humiliated,
she elegantly raised her baton,
spinning it in one hand as she toyed with it,
refocusing the attention of the crowd.

"Thanks to the prince’s generosity, I’d like to discuss the truth we’ve all ignored for so long."

Unperturbed by the harassment,
the bee girl looked solemn and serious,
her wings lightly vibrating as she spoke,
calming the atmosphere in the arena.

"The Yokai world is heading toward ruin. At best, it will take one more year. At worst, it may fall as soon as next month."

The uncomfortable truth.
The Yokai world, heading toward its end.

"Massacres, destruction, breeding. We’ve done things we enjoy,
but soon, we’ll find that there’s nowhere left to go."

The atmosphere became serious,
as the Yokai listened solemnly.

"Is this the punishment for something we did wrong? Is it because the Queen poisoned the Yokai King, as the rumors suggest?"

Daring to speak the conspiracy against the Queen,
the bee girl continued, unflinching.

"No. We all know the truth. The one who took the precious treasures of the Yokai world,
the one who stole the chance for our homeland to revive,
is the great Yokai!"

The one suspected of causing the calamity in the half-Yokai world,
the one who had destroyed their home and fled to the other realm.

"Though he is strong, he has left. The Yokai following him are also stronger than us,
and the relics he took with him are no ordinary items."

Even in defeat,
she refused to despair.

"But does that mean we should just sit here in the arena, waiting for a revenge we can never fulfill? Should we just accept the end?"

The anger that had been simmering earlier rose again.
This time, it was stronger,
with more Yokai joining in,
as they echoed her words,
focusing on the betrayal and revenge that awaited in the other realm.

"That’s right! We must join forces! No more meaningless matches!
Let us gather as many Yokai as we can,
collect the relics,
and use the Queen’s power to punish the traitors!"

The anger of the Yokai shifted from despair
to a newfound unity,
and now their focus was not on the arena,
but on the other realm’s Yokai.

"I ask this for the great cause. Prince,
please join us. Let us avenge all those who were left behind."
"...!"
"Let’s forfeit this tournament and join our forces to offer those relics to the Queen!"

At the end of her long speech,
the Yokai’s cries grew louder.

Forfeit!
Forfeit!

It was as if they were claiming that this was the right path,
and that anyone who refused to join would become a traitor to the rest.
The bee girl’s words turned the entire arena,
and all the Yokai in the world,
toward her and the Queen of Yokai.

That was epic.
The era of Marx is over. Now it’s the era of the bee.
Yes, mother!
The chaos during the bee’s speech was amazing!
But isn’t the Silent Swordmaster’s sword just a basic item?
Yeah, it’s a garbage sword with no special effects, right?
Was it actually a hidden power in the sword?
Really?
Is it true?
<Um Gildong has donated 100,000 won!>
Even after testing everything, it’s just a worthless sword.

Wow, Um Gildong was watching too!
You have to watch live to catch the Silent Swordmaster follow-up!
Watching with viewers right now.
<Um Gildong’s Housing Loan has donated 50,000 won!>
That basic sword? It’s actually a hidden gem, but you can only understand after watching for 10 hours.

<Um Gildong’s Fibers Underneath the Skin has donated 50,000 won!>
Why do you keep making me angry and contracting my muscles? Please, let the Silent Swordmaster relax!

Seriously, what are these names?
Wow, Um Gildong’s infamous reputation lives up to the hype.
Compared to the Spirit Beast Explosion, this is nothing!
The viewers are having a blast too!
The shocking speech sent shockwaves through the arena,
and Um Gildong’s followers flooded the chat,
showing the extent of their fandom.
Meanwhile, the game’s atmosphere remained tense and serious.

[Player mode]

"I'm sorry, mother. I should have stopped this. It's become a dangerous situation."

Ha Eun-eung shook her head.
She hadn’t expected such a powerful speech.
She had only allowed the chance to observe the enemy’s mentality,
but the bee girl had turned the opportunity into more than just a threat.

‘Is this the effect of the difficulty adjustment?’

Perhaps another player wouldn’t have had such an impact with a speech.
Thinking about it helped ease her mind.
After all, the crisis was already unfolding.
If it was her fault for being too confident,
there was nothing to do about it.
With this mindset, she gained some mental ease,
and she became aware of her hand, not holding the sword.

The Silent Swordmaster looks stunned.
She’s just standing there, lol.
Why is she staring at her hand?
Is she thinking about whether to just kill them all?
Oh, so this is the "Silence Swordmaster" thing!
She must be considering how to deal with the situation.
In the midst of all the tension,
only Ha Eun-eung remained calm.
She had adapted.
She had learned how to control the environment.
It wasn’t a surprise.
She had been through much more before,
such as the wars in the martial world,
where the stakes were always higher.
So, she had the confidence to do the same now.

"How boring."