The Man with Hypnotic Powers Doesn't Hold Back the Second Time Around-Chapter 282

The thought that my selfishness might lead to them being criticized for the rest of their lives weighed heavily on my mind.

"Wow~ Now we don’t have to keep it a secret anymore! We can show off our big, happy family all we want!"

"Haru, are you really that excited, my little rice cake?"

"Yep!"

"Good. Well, I don’t mind either—taking some maternity leave sounds like a pretty sweet deal, after all."

On the other hand, my wives seemed utterly thrilled.

Winterer, who had taken the day off, and Haru, of course, were buzzing with excitement.

"Everyone’s going to be so surprised, really."

"Of course, they will. I mean, Seol Hayeon is part of the lineup."

"…Ahem. Stop pointing that out. I’m already struggling to focus my magic on hiding my ears."

Sibylla, Kkong, and Hayeon-noona.

"Okay, okay, you two. Don’t stress out our poor Yujin anymore—let’s keep it quiet for now."

"Exactly! Yujin, want to sip some pine needle tea and calm down?"

"Would that even help? My dear husband~ I’ll give you a lap pillow instead. Hehe."

Shia, Alice, and my master.

Though their levels of excitement varied, none of them hid their anticipation.

Even though our marriage announcement was right around the corner, they didn’t seem nervous in the slightest.

"…Ahem. Anyway, make sure you all dress nicely. This major announcement is going to be broadcast live worldwide."

Just in case, I gave them a reminder.

Our marriage announcement wasn’t just any announcement—it was a major event.

The Korean Awakened Association was hosting it, so it would draw global attention.

Even though I said this with a serious tone, devoid of any humor…

"Hehe~ I’m going in my panda onesie~!"

"Come on, kid. You can’t wear pajamas to an event like this. I’ll pick something neat for you to wear."

"Hey, Winterer, are you seriously going like that?"

"Of course, I’m wearing my military uniform. I’m still technically enlisted, you know."

"What about you, Sibylla? What are you planning to wear? A dress?"

"Evening dress. I’ve prepared one."

"Should I wear an ao dai…?"

"Why not? I’ll be wearing a hakama, so it’ll match."

"……."

It was noisy. None of them seemed to be listening.

I could understand the other wives acting this way, but even the three who had suffered so much before the regression were joining in.

Why was everyone acting like this? Seriously.

‘I guess there’s no choice. I’ll just have to keep my wits about me.’

[Hey, Hypnosis-chan, my soul mate. Are you ready with the plan?]

I decided to check on the backup plan, just in case.

The first backup was Hypnosis-chan.

[Geez, you’re making me do such pointless things, Master~ Didn’t Mom say everything would be fine?]

[Sure, Mir said that, but there’s always the what if.]

[You’re so hopeless, Master. I don’t know how you even survived without me.]

[Quiet. Are you ready or not?]

[You mean the wide-area hypnosis for crowd control? Ready anytime, so don’t worry, Master~.]

[Okay.]

The first backup plan: If the atmosphere in the venue turned sour, I’d deploy Hypnosis-chan immediately.

…I didn’t have much faith in it, though.

Maybe it was because Mir was uncooperative, but Hypnosis-chan seemed equally unmotivated.

‘I’m not your partner for pointless shenanigans, Master~’ was her usual attitude.

Not that wide-area hypnosis could block broadcasts in the first place.

No matter how skilled Hypnosis-chan was, she could only control the immediate crowd.

‘Well, I didn’t expect much anyway, so it’s fine.’

The upside was that there was no room for disappointment.

It was like relying on a cat’s paw—better than nothing but not particularly dependable.

"……."

‘The rest is in the statements. Morrison-hyung, Suguru-hyung, the Queen of England, and the President of Vietnam.’

The real ace up my sleeve began with the second backup.

Right after I announced the marriage, world leaders would issue congratulatory statements.

The U.S., Japan, and the U.K., of course, and even the newly elected President of Vietnam. Four countries in total.

This was bound to be a huge help.

It would be like having an army of reinforcements at my side.

‘And finally….’

Smirk.

A smile crept across my lips.

The efforts I’d poured into gaining recognition for my harem were about to pay off.

"Huh? Yujin, why are you smiling…?"

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"…What kind of scheme are you plotting to make me feel this uneasy?"

"Come on~ That’s not fair!"

Hayeon-noona must have sensed something with her sharp intuition.

‘Even if you figure it out, you can’t stop it now.’

"Alright, everyone, get dressed and gather up!"

Before she—or rather, before they—could object, I planned to finish what needed to be done.

This was just an hour before the historic announcement.

***

The global media and online communities were in an uproar.

It was all because of the sudden "major announcement" by Seo Yujin, the head of the association and the world's top S-Class Awakened.

[Awakened Minor Gallery]

Post Titles:

"Is it something big?""It’s gotta be what Sibylla mentioned, right?""Another EX-Class Gate??""Damn it, I just bought all the Cheonhwa stocks yesterday."

The reactions were a mix of anticipation and anxiety.

The optimistic ones assumed it would be good news.

Sibylla had spoken cryptically, so many speculated it might be related to the South Korea-U.S. alliance.

Meanwhile, the anxious ones, mostly South Koreans, feared another EX-Class Gate—a catastrophic event—was about to appear.

As a result, the news was chaotic for days, and stocks related to Awakened industries fluctuated like a rollercoaster.

Seo Yujin had, in no uncertain terms, become a global heavyweight capable of moving the world with a single announcement.

“Phew… Breathe in, breathe out…”

‘Do my best and leave the rest to heaven. Mir said it would be fine, so there’s nothing to worry about. Right?’

In truth, Yujin was this nervous simply because of his marriage announcement.

If people found out, they might collectively clutch their heads.

But unfortunately, that information was still top secret.

Thanks to Yujin’s hypnosis ensuring absolute confidentiality, not a single detail had leaked.

Now, the supposedly world-shaking "major announcement" was just about to begin.

[OutStar Live Chat]

"It’s starting.""Please, just don’t announce martial law or something crazy about a Gate.""Hypnosis Guy spotted.""Thanks to Seo Yujin, my sister’s CRPS is cured. Thank you so much.""It’s been a minute—when’s he coming out?""Oh, he’s here."

“Ahem, ahem. Good evening. I’m Seo Yujin, the head of the association.”

Standing in front of countless cameras, Yujin appeared with a tense expression.

Immediately, the live broadcast’s chat exploded, thanks to the serious look on his face.

"What the hell is going on??""Is the world ending?""South Korea is doomed!!!"

“Ahem, ahem.”

‘This is terrifying. Seriously.’

Seeing the crowd stir made Yujin even more nervous.

Just looking at the restless audience convinced him that this wouldn’t be easy.

This was proof of how much he had been harassed by the media in his previous life.

“Today, as the head of the association and an S-Class Awakened of South Korea, I have an important announcement to make. First, I’d like to bow my head and apologize.”

"Just say what it is already!!!""Breaking news: Seo Yujin bows—entire nation panics lol.""Damn it, my mom’s retirement fund is all in Cheonhwa stocks!!!"

The image of a respectable young man apologizing only heightened the tension, but fortunately—or unfortunately—that atmosphere didn’t last long.

Thanks to Yujin gathering his courage, he finally managed to push through.

“What I’m here to announce today… concerns my marriage, as Seo Yujin.”

"???""Why is he suddenly talking about marriage?""I was working and tuned in late. What’s going on?""We don’t know either, dude."

The audience was instantly thrown into confusion.

Everyone had question marks floating in their heads—the live broadcast chat, viewers at home, everyone.

To set such a serious tone and then talk about marriage—it didn’t make sense.

"So, it’s like a celebrity apologizing at a restaurant for getting married?""This makes no sense.""If he’s announcing a harem, I might understand…."

“I, Seo Yujin, vow to marry all eight of my wives, whom I love dearly.”

"What the—""Eight???""I thought three was pushing it when he talked about marrying all three back in spring, but eight???""Class levels: god-tier."

“Of course, it’s a consensual marriage, but… I deeply apologize for showing an improper example and disappointing the public.”

But Yujin, oblivious to the audience’s reactions, was busy bowing repeatedly, trying to appear as upright as possible.

The viewers could practically feel their energy drain watching him.

"Fine… just do whatever you want…""Damn it, Seo Yujin, even your love life is top-tier patriotism.""How does he even handle that many wives at night…?"

Of course, no one seriously blamed him.

If people were in love and wanted to get married, what right did others have to interfere—whether it was three people or eight?

It wasn’t like he was cheating, and it wasn’t even an illegal arrangement.

“Oh, and of course, no hypnosis was involved. However, if there are concerns, I’m willing to consult experts for psychological evaluations….”

The only slight problem was that Yujin was a hypnotist—a skill suspiciously perfect for “this kind of thing.”

"Dude, your face is already hypnotic enough.""Bartender, give me bleach on the rocks.""Honestly, just looking at his setup, anyone would fall for him."

People didn’t doubt him on that point.

His integrity was already well-established, and honestly, did someone like him even need hypnosis to charm women?

Most assumed, “It’s probably just other women getting tangled up with him on their own.”

The only one unaware of this was Yujin himself.

“Ahem, ahem. In any case, while this is technically a consensual marriage, I am aware there could still be legal issues.”

“Consensual marriage isn’t punishable, though?”“What the heck is he talking about?”

“However, as the head of the association, I, Seo Yujin, have immunity. Under the clause regarding Awakened rights, I cannot be prosecuted for matters related to national interest.”

“???”“Wait, that’s a thing?”“Yujin, you don’t even need something like that.”

Oblivious to the audience’s reactions, Yujin continued speaking.

He declared that if legal problems arose, he would invoke his immunity, asking for understanding since it concerned the national interest of Awakened affairs.

And then…

“Though I hesitate to call it a trade-off, I’ll declare this here and now: this will be the last time I personally invoke immunity for private matters.”

“Moving forward, I will strive to set an example as the head of the association.”

Step.

“This includes fulfilling my mandatory military service.”

He dropped a bombshell.

The obligation every Korean man must bear: enlistment.

He announced he would not forgo it.

It was news shocking enough to flip the perspectives of even the most indifferent viewers.

“Wait, is he saying he’s going to the military??”“S-Class #1, unpaid for two years of service?!”“This guy is unreal.”“The pinnacle of integrity, for real.”“If it were me, I’d dodge without a second thought.”

Public opinion instantly turned positive.

Not that it was particularly negative before, but still.

This was Yujin’s final strategic move.

“If you skip the military, there will always be backlash. Besides, two years as a public service worker is easy enough. Why dodge it?”

The "Twice-Regressed Hypnosis Breeder Guy" knew all too well what military service meant in Korea.

How those who avoided it and those who fulfilled it were treated differently.

And he knew from experience—it wasn’t that hard.

It wasn’t even active duty but alternative service, like commuting as a public servant.

The only downside was not earning money during that time.

But for someone like him, money wasn’t an issue.

That’s why he had no hesitation about committing to military service.

[“You insufferable brat! I entrusted the association to you, and this is the nonsense you’re pulling?!”]

[“It’s fine. I’ll be doing alternative service as an Awakened anyway.”]

[“But what about the association?! Without you, no one can—”]

[“It’s fine, really. I’ve already arranged for someone to take over.”]

[“…No way. You damn brat, you didn’t…!”]

And then, Yujin…

“Alright, fine. We get it. You’re upright. Now spill—who are the wives?”“If Shia leads the charge, I’m voting for her first.”“No way, Aika’s got this in the bag.”“Kkong recently came out; she might be in the running too….”

“Well then, let me introduce my eight wives. Ladies, come on out.”

He pointed to the waiting area behind him, where his eight wives were standing by.

Shortly after, the sound of heels clicking against the floor filled the air.

“Hello! I’m Alice Littonwood! Pleased to meet you all!”

“I’m Yusia. I’ll be living happily with my husband, so I’d appreciate your support.”

“Ninomiya Aika. I’ll be living sweetly with my dear husband♡.”

First, the trio from the first timeline.

“Wow, there are so many cameras….”

“Haru, my little rice cake, you need to say hello.”

“Oh! I’m married to Dad now! We’re one big happy family!”

Sigh. “I’m Major Winterer Seo. I’ll be getting married as well, so please support me.”

The Rice Cake Sisters.

“I’m Bocci Kkong, Vietnam’s 8th-ranked S-Class Awakened. I’ve married Yujin. Please take care of me.”

“I’m Sibylla, the U.S.’s 10th-ranked S-Class Awakened. I’ve also married Yujin. Thank you.”

Kkong and Sibylla.

And finally…

“Tsk, tch. I, Seol Hayeon, vow to take Seo Yujin as my partner and love him until my black hair turns white.”

“What the hell?”“Did he marry a 60-year-old grandma?!”“Seo Yujin, you absolute madman LOL.”“Were you secretly a member of the Grandma Love Club too? Damn it!”

When Seol Hayeon appeared, the crowd lost their minds.

No one had expected her to be one of the eight wives.

“Everyone’s shocked… Good thing I decided to save the elf announcement for another day.”

“Yes. While I’m fulfilling my military service, my wife, Hayeon-noona, will be acting as the association head in my stead.”

[“You brat, you should’ve told me this sooner.”]

[“For the record, you were the one who threw the first punch, noona.”]

[“…Damn it.”]

Even Seol Hayeon’s expression soured at the unexpected announcement, but this was karma. There was no avoiding it.

“Yes. So, with that said….”

"""""""""We would greatly appreciate your support for our married life moving forward!!"""""""""

“What a mad lad….”“Well, they look happy, so okay.”“Take good care of Hayeon-noona, you hear me?”“Make sure to eat plenty of oysters and eel, or whatever.”

And so, that year, which Seo Yujin had taken by storm, came to an end.

The long but short tale of the Twice-Regressed Hypnosis Breeder Guy’s love life concluded here.