Became a Mechromancer - Chapter 78

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Chapter 78.
The Unexpected Turn of Events (3)
Lim Tae-sang, Duho’s father, gazed up at the entrance with his mouth half-open.
『Congratulations! You’ve won the Lucky Pass!』
“…?!!!”
The surroundings erupted in an instant.
“Wow~ it actually happened!”
“That person?”
The two who had passed through earlier clutched their heads in disbelief.
“Don’t spout nonsense!”
“That man must have saved the nation in his past life.”
“Then did we sell the nation down the river?!”
People adjusted their smart glasses to capture this rare spectacle.
Some were already streaming it on social media.
Envious gazes surrounded him.
The moment Lim Tae-sang grasped the situation, his face flushed crimson.
He threw both hands up into the air.
Oh, Father!!
“I won the lottery─!”
My mother covered her mouth with both hands, while Duna and I embraced each other and bounced up and down with joy.
Meanwhile, Dubin stared in disbelief, checking the winning message in the air multiple times over.
M-Master.
-Calm down, I’m slipping, ribbit!
Bom-i, perched on my shoulder, scrambled to maintain balance.
At those words, I barely managed to suppress my excitement.
Still, I couldn’t help but smile.
‘What is this… I feel better than when I awakened.’
-When you share in another’s happiness, positive hormones like oxytocin are released, ribbit.
Pfft.
Bom-i’s earnest explanation somehow made me laugh even harder.
Once I caught my breath, Bom-i spoke again.
-Master, your gacha luck isn’t just good—you must have inherited Father’s fortune, ribbit.
Uh….
I glanced at Bom-i and scratched my cheek.
I swallowed the words that it probably wasn’t that.
-Master, why are you silent, ribbit?
Brushing past Bom-i’s question, I looked up at the winning message floating in the air.
‘What good fortune awaits next year that this luck follows me again?’
Lim Tae-sang rushed over and pulled me into a tight embrace, shouting loudly.
Hahahaha!
“My son’s luck is so good that fortune smiles upon me as well!”
Lim Doo-ho couldn’t say a word.
This was the first time he’d ever seen his father so childishly excited.
‘Father has this side to him too.’
That’s when it happened.
Two protocol Androids who had been waiting beyond the entrance approached and bowed respectfully.
-Mr. Lim Tae-sang, congratulations. Will you follow us?
“Just me?”
-Your companions may come as well.
As Lim Tae-sang took the first step, his family followed behind with bewildered expressions.
* * *
Shortly after.
The Lucky Pass winner’s processing was completed faster than expected.
Ding.
Lim Doo-ho’s family exited the hotel elevator and walked down the corridor following the guide Android. Behind them, a luggage robot trailed along carrying their belongings.
And soon.
The family stopped before the suite room door.
Just before opening it, the Android slowly turned to face them.
Everyone’s face was tense with anticipation.
The Android smiled brightly.
-You seem nervous.
Then Mother replied.
“We’ve never been anywhere like this before.”
The Android seemed to ponder for a moment, then asked gently.
Hmm~.
-Then shouldn’t you be more excited?
“I… beg your pardon?”
The unexpected question left Lim Doo-ho’s family momentarily bewildered.
They hadn’t expected an Android to respond so naturally.
Seeing their reaction, the Android raised both hands slightly and continued.
Ah…
-What I mean is, the charm of travel comes from a succession of surprises, doesn’t it? Unexpected beautiful scenery, unforeseen experiences, and fortunate coincidences.
Then it glanced around at the family.
-Since you’ve won, please enjoy it comfortably. That would align with the spirit of this event.
As the family nodded in agreement, Lim Doo-ho was genuinely astonished.
What’s this?
‘Its expressions and tone seem to have already transcended AI parameters?’
Just then, Bom-i, perched on Lim Doo-ho’s shoulder, whispered softly.
-If Hawkeye had seen this, she would’ve recommended joining the Robot Liberation Group, ribbit.
In other words, performance that even Bom-i had to acknowledge.
Could it be…?
‘A digital consciousness masquerading as an Android?’
The moment that thought crossed my mind, I tried to examine the guide Android using my Parts Detection skill.
But then.
Whoosh.
The cabin door slid open on both sides, and the Android entered the suite ahead of us.
And…
Beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows of the living room, the West Sea spread out before us.
Wow…
Gasps of wonder erupted from my family all at once.
Everyone was drawn inside as if enchanted.
The moment Duna approached the glass and looked down.
Whoa!
“Dubin, look below!”
The landscape of Chiko Island spread out beneath the suite in full view.
Tiered open-air baths.
An amusement ride running along rails above the sea.
Even a separate dome-shaped botanical garden.
Duna and Dubin were pressed against the glass windows, completely absorbed in the view.
“There’s even a roller coaster over the sea!”
“Wow! A flyboard!”
Meanwhile, my parents’ gaze remained fixed on the open-air baths below.
-The open-air spa you see below utilizes deep ocean water facilities.
The Android continued its explanation, addressing my mother.
-It provides excellent skin hydration and soothing effects, and greatly aids in metabolic activation.
“Oh my, is that so?”
As Mother showed interest, the Android added further.
-If you wish, I can make a reservation immediately. Of course, it’s included in the VIP service package.
Father cleared his throat awkwardly.
Ahem, ahem.
“We should head right after dinner, shouldn’t we?”
At those words, I and the twins exchanged quick glances with each other.
“You two should enjoy it together.”
“That’s right! We want to go check out those rides!”
The Android immediately nodded.
-Ah! Then I’ll make a reservation exclusively for couples.
“Oh, well…”
“That’s not what I meant…”
My parents’ faces flushed red simultaneously.
Duho chuckled at the sight.
These reactions were far more entertaining than some otherworldly guest room.
Still….
‘No matter how I look at it, something feels off.’
Duho gazed at the Android again and activated his Component Detection skill.
As he scanned the Android from bottom to top, a list of its components materialized in his vision like augmented reality.
Hmm….
‘Am I being overly sensitive?’
It was understandable.
Everything visible was nothing but standard Android components.
-Is there something on my body, sir?
Duho lifted his head at the Android’s question, then suddenly widened his eyes.
Next to the main chip in his mind’s eye, he spotted another device.
‘There’s a remote communication device installed in it?’
That meant someone was controlling it from the outside.
‘I heard the authorization requirements for that are quite strict.’
It wasn’t necessarily wrong, but an uneasy feeling lingered.
“Say….”
-Yes, go ahead.
“Why are you pretending to be an Android?”
-!!!
The startled Android burst into loud laughter.
Duho quickly stepped forward in front of his family and spread Bom-i’s Soul Bot around the area.
-Master, how about we call Muswae and Hawkeye over here, ribbit?
Just as I was about to call those two to the Garage as Bom-i suggested.
-I apologize.
The Android bowed its head respectfully.
A moment later.
The remote operator was the entire administrator of Chiko Island in South Korea.
When my father won the Lucky Pass, the administrator had personally guided my family using her favorite remote-controlled Android.
-That’s impressive that you noticed.
“I’ve come to recognize these things while repairing Androids.”
Well….
‘Thanks to Component Detection, really.’
Then Dubin chimed in.
“My brother works at the Hunter Management Bureau’s Reboot Center.”
-Ah! I see. Your name is… wait, I should introduce myself first. I’m Hyun Se-hee, the overall administrator of Chiko Island in South Korea.
“I’m Lim Doo-ho with the Hunter Management Bureau.”
-By the way, I heard the Reboot Center also handles items. Is that right?
“Ah, yes.”
Duho was taken aback.
He hadn’t expected the Chiko Island administrator to know such details.
His curiosity was quickly answered.
-I’m actually an Awakened One, so I often conduct activities this way.
In other words, because she was an Awakened One, she had requested and used a remote-controlled body instead of a full-brain transfer.
Duho scratched his head.
“I’m afraid I’ve caused you unnecessary trouble.”
-Not at all. I was careless as well.
And shortly after.
Hyun Se-hee finished her remaining explanation and was about to leave the suite when she suddenly stopped in her tracks.
Perhaps….
-Can you appraise items?
“Ah, I can’t really… Oh!”
In that instant, Bom-i tugged at Duho’s ear.
The creature whispered into his ear.
-Master, I’m here, aren’t I? Ribbit.
Duho quickly changed his answer.
“Actually, I can.”
-Then… if it’s not too much trouble, could you come to the Night Market tomorrow?
“…The Night Market?”
At that moment, he recalled Na Manager, who had supposedly bought a counterfeit item at the Night Market.
‘Should I just decline?’
As Duho’s expression grew uncertain, she bowed her head apologetically.
-I’ll compensate you properly.
When Duho glanced back, his family nodded as if to say go ahead.
“…Please tell me the time and location.”
-Yes! Thank you so much.
“Don’t mention it.”
Hyun Se-hee bowed once more to Duho’s family before withdrawing.
-I hope you have a pleasant stay.
The moment the door closed, his family collapsed onto the Living Room floor.
They were all exhausted from the unexpected confrontation with the Android.
“Phew!”
Duho’s father suddenly sprang to his feet.
“How could I forget?”
“Dear, what’s wrong now?”
“The accommodation was extended two more days. I need to change the appointment date.”
And Duho’s father went into his room and began a call with someone.
I’m telling you, it’s no joke!
“The moment I stepped in! Fireworks burst, and everyone was so envious they went wild. Ah, this friend really doesn’t know me. Can you send me a video?!”
The voice coming from the room was bright for the first time in a long while.
Lim Doo-ho gazed beyond the glass window with a faint smile playing at his lips.
Sigh….
“…Good.”
As the tension drained away, my entire body grew heavy with fatigue.
Then, suddenly.
Where exactly are Hawkeye and Isto anyway?
‘Should I call them to the Garage?’
-Leave them be, Master. No news is good news, croak.
At Bom-i’s elderly-sounding remark, Lim Doo-ho couldn’t help but chuckle.
* * *
At that same moment.
The rest area in South Korea, just past the Island Entry Checkpoint, was bustling with tourists coming and going without pause.
Then, a woman filming the scenery adjusted the direction of her smart glasses.
As Isto in a hoodie and jeans came into frame.
Whoosh.
Hawkeye quickly grabbed Isto’s arm and yanked him out of the shot.
A reflexive movement ingrained in him as a Ranger.
-What, what’s wrong?
-Be careful not to get caught on camera.
-Beanpole, are you scared?
Hawkeye started to pull out a steel arrow but held back, conscious of the surrounding gazes. Then Isto sat on a bench and asked innocently.
-How should we go?
Hawkeye leaned against the back of the bench and pointed toward the Neutral Zone.
-Going straight ahead wouldn’t be wise.
-…?
-Look for yourself. How many CCTVs are there in just fifty meters?
On top of that, there were security Androids and cyborgs managing the tourist area’s safety. There were far too many watching eyes.
-The moment we take the Seongmaek Blooming Pill, the Cheoncheon Clan will dig through every movement around the locker and all surveillance records.
-We can just hack and delete everything.
-What about the memory data of the cyborg over there?
-We can format that too….
-You iron-headed idiot. Why do you keep making things bigger?
As Hawkeye shot back, Isto tilted his head to the side.
-So you’re saying you’ll go alone?
-Of course. That’s the most efficient….
Hawkeye stopped mid-sentence. Then he stared down at Isto, who stood with weight on one leg.
You wouldn’t….
-Is that why you didn’t tell me the locker’s password?
-Bingo!
-As expected, Hawkeye has good instincts.
-Everyone has their own role. Why are you doing this?
-I can’t stand watching someone build a tower alone.
Hawkeye’s plan was blocked by a single password.
That stubborn iron-head becomes immovable once he digs in his heels.
-They say there’s no reasoning with an ignorant fool who has conviction.
-What? What are you saying, you sword!
-Shut up. You iron-head!
Hawkeye, who quickly gave up, manipulated his smart watch.
A hologram materialized in the air—a tourist map of Chiko Island.
-I downloaded it when we passed through the Island Entry Checkpoint.
The display showed his readiness to move without preparation.
But Isto’s LED eyes drew a horizontal line of contempt across them.
-What are you doing?
-Erase that pathetic amusement park layout.
Ta-da~.
Isto flicked his smart watch.
A blueprint materialized in the air.
It was a detailed internal design schematic of Chiko Island, complete with inspection corridors, ceiling service spaces, and air conditioning lines marked precisely.
Became a Mecromancer
Author |
Keongang E
Publication Date |
February 25, 2026
Publisher |
Talesyx
Website |
https://talesyx.com
Email |
[email protected]
ⓒ Keongang E, 2026
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