"...Wha, what is this?"
She stared at the window, unable to grasp the situation.
She had only ever posted about plants and left kind comments in the gallery...!
Because an unbelievable reality was unfolding before her eyes.
⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙
You have been banned for 999999 days. Reason for blocking: Accept and lift the ban yourself.
⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙
You have been appointed as a Gallery Sub Admin.
Accept Decline
999999 days... just how many years is that?
2700 years. After finishing the calculation, her mind went blank.
Why would they do something like this...?
From the message 'Accept and lift the ban,' it's clear that's the main point.
'Come in as a Sub Admin.'
The so-called 'Sub-dic' in the gallery.
They were offering her a blue armband.
Or...
Refuse the offer and watch the 2700-year ban pass by?
She'd die before then. Even a dragon would die.
Or humanity might go extinct. It was a very, very long time.
Quiver, quiver.
She wanted to get angry, but there was no one to direct her anger at.
With no other choice, she finally pressed the Accept button.
'If I just accept, lift the ban, and immediately leave the Sub-dic position, won't that work?'
⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙
You have been appointed as a Gallery Sub Admin. Admin chat has been activated.
She became an admin and immediately lifted the ban.
Unblocked.
And now she just had to leave the Sub-dic position.
At that moment, a notification chimed.
⚙ ADMIN CHAT ⚙
The notification glowed. She felt an inexplicable need to check it. She carefully moved her finger.
—Head Admin: Hey, you came?
—Head Admin: Just so you know, if you lift the ban and leave, I'll just ban you again.
The chat that popped up struck her right in the gut.
A line that saw right through her intentions.
Could they be reading her mind?
Her psychology was read so accurately it was suspicious.
'They'll ban me again?'
How vicious. As she thought that, she pressed the holographic keyboard.
—Plant Druid: Why are you doing this to me?
—Head Admin: Because you're a talent that fits the Sub-dic role.
—Demon King-chan: Hahaha! The elf hag is here~~~
—Plant Druid: I'm not an elf hag!!
She refuted, her clenched fist trembling.
She was an elf, but she wasn't an elf spy, nor was she a hag.
None of those labels applied to her.
But the more angry she got, the more she looked the part.
The fish had taken the bait.
—Demon King-chan: A rigid elf hag concept is weird~~~
—Plant Druid: I'm not an elf hag!!! And your concept is weird enough as it is!!!
—Demon King-chan: Elves are too seriously cringe, so I don't like them > <☆
Speaking of which, Demon King-chan. This guy was also a Sub-dic.
To think she had to be a Sub-dic alongside a guy like this.
She was angry but forced herself to hold it in.
Because the elf image was already bad enough.
How much effort had been put into improving the elf image?
There couldn't be any more incidents that tarnished the elf reputation.
"It took years to barely change the image...!"
Unlike the past, which was full of stuffy, rigid elves, the mood had changed recently.
With the appearance of the new generation of elves, the gallery no longer openly discriminates against elves.
It's not that they just blindly hate elves.
They hate elves that are, in a word, hags.
How much effort did it take to change the image...!
Didn't she even make posts like this anonymously?
Yeah Title) Why the term 'Elf Spy' is so damn stupid lol What if I'm openly an elf, you bitches lol The spy talk is so funny lol lol Come to Elan if you're mad, I'll beat the crap out of you Likes: 2899 | Dislikes: 37
ㄴLol that's not an elf spy, it's an elf warrior lol ㄴLol lol lol an elf warrior is respectable lol ㄴWhat can you do about the elf clan chief lol ㄴElf Warrior lol lol lol ㄴA total alpha, I like it lol
The so-called Elf Warrior.
She gained favor by switching to a warrior concept instead of the elf spy one.
After that, to shed the image, she stopped acting rigid and serious like an elf spy.
She revealed she was an elf and treated everyone kindly.
—Plant Druid Title) The flowers bloomed today ^^ (Imagine a pretty white flower.jpg) Get cleansed by looking at this~~
ㄴWow, how did you grow this? ㄴI grew it with love ^^ ㄴThe elf bitch is showing off after growing a flower with her race buff lol ㄴIt seems your parents didn't raise you right. ^^ ㄴLolkakakakakaka ㄴSavage parent roast without a single swear word lol lol lol ㄴDoes the plant's experience look like a dick to you lol
She talked a lot about plants because she liked them.
She heard that her way of speaking smelled a bit like a hag.
That's not because she's a hag.
It's just that her way of speaking was originally like this and she can't change it.
Anyway, it's not that.
She had firmly established her position in the gallery as the elf who grows plants.
—Demon King-chan: The elf hag smells like grandma~~~
—Plant Druid: I smell like flowers!!!!!!!!
—Demon King-chan: Grandma~ I'm sweeter > <☆
—Plant Druid: I'm not a grandma!!!
The biggest crisis of her gallery life.
She felt like she was about to turn dark and become a Dark Elf from the provocation of that guy, Demon King-chan.
Quiver, quiver, quiver, quiver.
She clenched her fist and suppressed her anger.
'I have to force myself to be a Sub-dic while dealing with a guy like that?'
This was really not it. She knocked on the admin chat.
—Plant Druid: I can't be a Sub-dic! For real!
—Head Admin: You want to quit being a Sub-dic?
—Plant Druid: Yes! I can't do it with a weirdo like that!
—Demon King-chan: Demon King-chan isn't weird, she's cute > <☆
She suppressed her anger and waited for the next chat.
If she pleaded persistently, maybe they'd grant her request.
She waited for the chat to appear, holding onto a tiny bit of hope.
—Head Admin: Hmm. Then don't do it.
A smile bloomed on her face for a moment.
—Head Admin: In return, don't gallery-whore either.
Her face froze right there.
Her hand, which had been about to type, stopped.
This was an act of tyranny. But she couldn't resist.
'Stop gallery-whoring?'
That was absolutely out of the question.
An option she absolutely did not want to choose.
Talking about plants made her happy, but that wasn't all there was to it.
There were many benefits to being in the gallery.
Since a lot of information is exchanged, she had to be present in the gallery.
Didn't a gallery user predict the Great Eastern Earthquake over a decade ago?
The gallery is a place with many hidden talents and good information.
Losing the gallery would be a huge loss.
"...I can't give up."
But then. That meant she had to wear the armband.
She didn't want to. She really didn't want to.
With tears in her eyes, she slowly raised her finger.
—Plant Druid: I'll... be a Sub-dic...
—Demon King-chan: Hahaha~~ The elf hag's naked dogeza is precious > <☆
She hadn't felt this powerless in the last 100 years.
"Huk... I just have to be a Sub-dic..."
Eris, the Queen of the nation of Elves, Elan.
Eris logged into the gallery with sad eyes.
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After Demon King-chan became a gallery Sub-dic, the topics of discussion continued.
Who would be the 'next Sub-dic'.
Considering the influence each Sub-dic wields in the gallery, it was not a matter to be taken lightly.
Title) Who do you think will be the next Sub-dic? Yeah This time it's Demon King-chan The next one will be even more of a crazy bastard, right?
ㄴDemon King-chan is fine, yeah;; ㄴLol isn't Demon King-chan already deep enough? You think there's something below that? ㄴThere are occasional crazy bastards lol ㄴThank god it's not a consistent poster, if they were consistent I would've gone crazy lol ㄴWhat's so bad about them ㄴWait, that picture just now... wasn't it smiling? ㄴKyaaaaaaak!!!! ㄴLol what did you see lol ㄴDon't look, seriously ㄴSelling my unsee-ing brain, cheap ㄴI'll buy it even if it's expensive, you bastard lol ㄴThis guy doesn't seem to be in a hurry lol ㄴ(Your brain is already corrupted.)
Title) There are 2 Sub-dic spots left Who should we fill the remaining two with?
ㄴWith Demon King-chan alone, the malicious user quota is already full, the rest will be filled with normal ones, right lol ㄴWill that really happen? lol ㄴJust look at Head Admin's post, it's pure madness lol lol ㄴTa-daan~ There's no such thing~~ ㄴYou're not filling them with malicious users, are you? ㄴNah, no way ㄴThose were the happy times... ㄴAh- This dimension hasn't had 'that Sub-dic' arrive yet- ㄴLol where did you come from ㄴAre you picking a Sub-dic? ㄴThat's plausible, yeah ㄴWaiting to see who they pick for Sub-dic
Most of the gallery's interest was focused on the Sub-dics.
There were two Sub-dic spots left.
Who would fill the remaining two?
While everyone was showing their interest.
A new ID took the empty Sub-dic spot.
Title) Uh, why did the point turn blue?? lol lol lol lol lol lol
ㄴLol lol it had to be them of all people lol ㄴIt's better than nothing lol so pathetic lol lol ㄴMaking Plant Druid a Sub-dic lol lol
The number of elves active in the gallery was drastically small.
Or rather, they were in hiding.
Among the users who openly reveal they are elves, the most favorable named user.
Plant Druid had become a Sub-dic.
She was a true hag, skilled in the use of hag-speak.
The gallery users thought even her seriousness was a charm.
ㄴWow, they're taking the plant hag elf with them lol ㄴWhere... is... the... point...??? ㄴMy... eyes are... blurry...~~~ ㄴlol lol lol lol lol
The problem was that they liked to make fun of her.
Title) Why an elf of all things? You picked an elf hag as a Sub-dic? Sigh, the gallery is ruined.
ㄴShe's not an elf spy, she's an elf old-timer lol ㄴYeah, she only posts about plants, she's a Druid, so understand
Title) They picked her because she's pretty, right? Yeah, elves age slowly.
ㄴJudging by the way she talks, she's at least middle-aged or old lol lol ㄴLol lol lol An Elf Tactical Nuke is not allowed!!!!!!!! ㄴWaiting ㄴDon't you dare run!!!!!!!! ㄴIsn't Druid-Elf noona the Elf Queen? lol ㄴElf Queen noona~~ I'm in love~~~ ㄴAfter the Demon King, the Elf Queen is a Sub-dic? lol lol lol ㄴWhat if she really is the Elf Queen noona? ㄴAs if she's the Elf Queen lol lol ㄴThe Elf Queen just passed 200. An elf hag is at least 800 based on her speech. ㄴ200 is... young...? ㄴ200 is fresh, yeah;; ㄴIt's a chicken coop... ㄴSince she became a Sub-dic, can't we ask her to show her chest? ㄴAre you crazy? lol lol lol lol ㄴ900 years... grandma... chest... show...? ㄴKyaaaaaaak!!!!
This was elder abuse. She had blurry eyes and pressed the wrong button.
While all sorts of jokes were being made, a serious question arose.
ㄴBut why did she accept the Sub-dic? She could have just refused. ㄴRight?? I thought you could refuse.
It was definitely possible to refuse the admin position.
So why did she accept the Sub-dic position?
And even after some time had passed.
She was still holding the Sub-dic position.
Did she really decide to become an admin?
Or did she have blurry eyes and press the wrong button?
Everyone waited for the elf plant hag's post, posting their predictions.
Soon after, the post the gallery users wanted appeared.
—Plant Druid Title) This is so sneaky....!! If you give me a 999999-day ban, I have no choice but to be a Sub-dic!!!! Telling me to accept and lift the ban is tyranny!!! Likes: 1872 | Dislikes: 1
ㄴlol lol lol lol lol ㄴ999999-day ban lol ㄴShe still isn't swearing lol she's enduring this? lol tough ㄴIf you're mad, you know what? lol Yeah lol. That stuff doesn't work on Head Admin lol lol ㄴlol lol yeah it's tyranny but what can you do lol what can you do but get mad lol ㄴAre you kidnapped? lol ㄴSo you complained to Head Admin? ㄴI did, but he said if I'm mad, don't gallery-whore...!!!! ㄴlol lol lol lol ㄴEven an elf old-timer can't stand not gallery-whoring lol lol ㄴHow can she live for the joy of posting plants lol lol ㄴThe plant elf hag will be a Sub-dic for life lol lol ㄴYeah lol lol she has to do it until she dies of old age lol ㄴShe's already old? ㄴGet out lol ㄴThat's harsh ㄴThen she has to do it until she dies lol
Amidst the mocking atmosphere.
There were also people asking about the relationship between elves and demons.
ㄴAren't elves and demons on really bad terms? Yeah ㄴElves worship nature, while demons erode nature, so they're opposite. ㄴExactly. ㄴSimply put, elves are light attribute and demons are dark attribute. Would they get along? lol ㄴOne of them has to die lol
Demons don't have a huge impact on nature, but their bodies become stronger and they turn to the dark attribute.
To create the best conditions for demons, the forest is tainted by darkness.
On the other hand, elves bring light to the forest.
They are positioned in exactly opposite attributes, and their locations are also completely opposite.
There was no way they could get along.
ㄴThey fight every time they meet in an official setting lol ㄴThe elf hags' cane-beating of rage lol ㄴI can't imagine those two meeting as Sub-dics. What would they talk about? ㄴThey'd still have a normal conversation, right?
Someone expected them to be considerate of each other.
Since they had to work together as Sub-dics.
Was that expectation correct?
—Demon King-chan: The hag's cane-beating of rage swish swish is scary~~ > <☆
—Plant Druid: Who's doing any cane-beating!!! I'm not at an age to use a cane!!!
—Demon King-chan: Huh. Then are you preparing a funeral for the bonsai???? o0o
—Plant Druid: I'm young!!!
—Demon King-chan: Grandma had a young time too~~~ > <☆ Bye~
—Demon King-chan: Grandma's house special) When you open the cookie jar, there's a pincushion inside~~
Quiver, quiver, quiver.
Eris pounded the armrest of her throne.
She absolutely couldn't win an argument!
There was no way an elf, who was weak to aggro, could win against a demon, a race built for battle.
It was natural to lose, but Eris couldn't stand the frustration.
"One day... I'll get my revenge...!"
With tears in her eyes, she vowed revenge and watered the plants.
Another peaceful day.
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Amidst the atmosphere where the second Sub-dic was confirmed.
Someone posted a question in the gallery.
Title) But they're picking Sub-dics really fast? Did they already have the 3rd Sub-dic in mind?
ㄴYeah, seriously, it's super fast. ㄴThis is the fastest Head Admin I've ever seen. ㄴThere was that one Head Admin who ran a Tactical Nuke. ㄴThat guy was the pioneer of Tactical Nukes lol ㄴHe even coined the term Tactical Nuke lol
"Hmm."
The 3rd Sub-dic. I read the post and pondered.
Actually, I hadn't thought about the 3rd Sub-dic.
But I was considering who to pick from the candidates.
'Should I pick a normal one, or pick another crazy bastard?'
A normal one has fewer penalties.
But their high point is generally low.
On the other hand, their low point is also high, which is an advantage, but is it really an advantage?
Being normal means their mentality is also normal.
If they're constantly bombarded with all sorts of Tactical Nukes in the gallery, they'll break down quickly.
Even I felt a bit dizzy around Tactical Nuke MK.27.
On the other hand, a crazy bastard?
Their high point is high. But their low point is also through the floor.
Some of them take massive dumps, and their mentality is trash.
The dice only have 6 and 1.
But what if the dice rolls a 6?
They'd be so great you could make them a Sub-dic for life.
An outstanding person with abysmal social skills.
These two combined often created a Super Sub-dic.
'There is one that stands out.'
I tapped the empty space and clicked on the post.
—Hero Title) Looking for someone to protect the world again today! I, the Hero, am looking to form a party to prepare for threats to the world! To protect the continent, I'm looking for party members to form a Hero party and defeat evil! —Dangerous journey, low pay, constant danger, uncertain safe return, fame and glory upon success—
ㄴLol the conditions in the ad are worse than a Sub-dic's lol ㄴIs this person really a Hero? ㄴAs if they're a Hero lol lol ㄴA Hero does exist, but... there's no reason to post this. They get support from the kingdom. ㄴIs the Hero a woman? ㄴYeah, she's a woman. ㄴSo I've heard. ㄴBut the continent's situation is peaceful these days, so the Hero has nothing to do. ㄴSo she's gallery-whoring? lol ㄴAh lol even a Hero has to gallery-whore when she's bored lol ㄴIs this person really a Hero? ㄴDo you think a real Hero would gallery-whore all day, you bastard lol ㄴA real Hero is busy lol ㄴEven if it's peaceful, they're busy cleaning up the Demon King's leftovers lol
'They're an extreme concept freak, though.'
If I pick them, they might be surprisingly good.
Or they might just be a psycho.
A psycho who believes they are a Hero.
"Hmm."
After a moment of thought, I came to a conclusion.
There's a line that fits a guy like this.
I casually left a comment.
—Head Admin) Then how about protecting the gallery to contribute to the peace of the continent? —Head Admin you can't!!!!!!! —This crazy bastard lol —Protecting the gallery lol lol lol
—Hero) What's good about protecting the gallery? —Head Admin) The continent becomes peaceful and there are more unemployed people. —Is that a good thing? ㄴMore comrades, right lol —Head Admin is really a crazy bastard lol lol lol lol —You crazy bitch lol don't do this!!!!!!!!
The gallery's reaction was good.
Amidst the explosive response, the awaited reply came.
—Hero) That's a better idea than I thought! As expected, Head Admin is a good person! ㄴThey're accepting it lol lol lol lol ㄴLol lol lol lol ㄴUh hey why did it turn blue lol ㄴHead Admin you crazy bastard!!!!!!!! ㄴPlease for real think about this again isn't this really not it ㄴLet's go gallery destruction ahhh lol lol lol lol
A Hero who spam-spams consistent posts every day becomes a Sub-dic?
Is there no one to stop the Hero besides the Head Admin?
💥 CRITICAL HIT! 💥
Gallery Crisis Alarm
Please think again!!!!!!
The gallery's crisis alarm rang out.