If you plan to stay in the United States for over 90 days, you need a visa.
So I thought it would be better to arrange the visa in advance if I wanted to attend the Academy and conduct research until April.
[Visa? Hahaha, if it’s for Na-me, I could even grant you citizenship!]
This was the suggestion from Yulisis Murphy, who brought me to the U.S. in a private jet.
At first, I thought it was a joke, but the Secretary of State always meant it sincerely.
[Before becoming an adult, there are almost no obligations and plenty of rights. The right to freely enter and exit the U.S., the right to use A-Class Unique Magic freely, and the right to be protected by the U.S. government. Aren’t these benefits that Na-me needs? You can try it for now and opt out later if you don’t like it. After all, your Korean nationality won’t disappear until you become an adult.]
I appreciated the fact that it was an invitation rather than a coercion.
They always provide an escape route, yet keep making it hard to look back.
In the U.S., the average cost of 5th circle magic is 5 million won, which is only half of what it costs in Korea.
What struck me the most was the direct support I could receive from the U.S. in case of any unexpected threats during the National Exchange Tournament in August.
I was only able to receive my citizenship certificate via delivery today, a week after making an administrative oath for citizenship in the VR court.
[▶Arimura(아리무라 유이) #1018 …]
[▶Arimura(아리무라 유이) #1018 – Online]
“I went outside and the morning sun is already up. Are you okay after staying up all night, Na-me?”
“It’s already 6 PM here.”
“Oh right, why do I keep forgetting? Thank you so much for your hard work, Na-me. Meeting at the campaign was so random, and from Hardcore King to now… I think today will be an unforgettable experience. Oh, I feel like I’m about to cry.”
[‘Rami455’ donated 1,000 won!]
-Bro, this isn’t the time for emotional manipulation.
“Why? What’s wrong?”
Arimura, who had been carefully watching the chat window, suddenly yelled seriously.
“What? U.S. citizenship? Is that really true, Na-me?”
I shrugged, wondering what the big deal was.
“Then what about my Korean nationality…”
“You mean the one I got when I was adopted by my dad? As long as I don’t say I want to give it up, I can keep it when I become an adult. Anyway, I’m tied to the High Wizard, so…”
Under Korean nationality law, anyone who becomes a dual citizen due to birth or other reasons must choose one nationality by the age of 22.
Of course, there are exceptions; a few exceptional talents designated by presidential decree can be recognized as dual citizens after committee review.
And a High Wizard is one of those exceptions.
As the chat erupted in confusion, Arimura intervened.
“It’s Na-me’s choice, so let’s not criticize too much. We aren’t in a position to judge others’ lives.”
“Thank you, Arimura.”
“I hope you’ve had a tough time since you were young, but that you can live happily anywhere on this Earth. But I hope you can show your face like this once in a while. Wow, how many streamers do I have in my room right now? One, two… nine, ten, eleven.”
-It’s said that NoName used to be stateless, right?
-ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
-For real, what a story of a life turned around.
-There are so many streamers here just to see Na-me, haha!
-So you’re going to the Academy in the U.S. then?
-I guess so.
-I think it was called Philips Academy.
-The most recognized prestigious academy in the U.S., yeah.
-Wow, I looked it up and Ivy League admits 60-70 students every year.
-The campus is like a college-level place, right?
[‘Black Cat’ donated 30,000 won!]
-Do you have any plans to return in the future?
“Thank you for the donation, Black Cat. For now, I’m too busy with real life, so it’s unavoidable. But I’ve enjoyed meeting you all today. If there’s still a feeling of wanting to see each other, I believe there will come a day when we meet again!”
-Another wait without an end begins… This is hell…
-How many days do I have to endure after this broadcast?
-NoName is really cruel; just giving a sip of water drives the thirsty people even crazier.
-I’ll bless you instead of cursing you, NoName! Kyaa!
-This broadcast is perfectly structured like today.
-No, if this ends here, the lingering feeling will be too intense…ㅠㅠㅠ
[‘Aburiko’ donated 10,000 won!]
-Headshot ratio 45%, 0.5 seconds octakill, long-range circus sniping from 1.7 km, blowing up the Egyptian palace, sinking the aircraft carrier, and here lies Captain Asha, a 9-year-old with a genius 7-year-old daughter… Press X to pay your respects.
-X
-X
-45% headshot in hardcore? That’s insane.
-Asha rests here… X
-ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
-X
-What kind of world view is it to have a 2-year difference with your mom…?
-The strongest 9-year-old in the world.
-But isn’t she actually the strongest? ㄷㄷ
Separation is something that leaves a bitter taste for everyone.
The viewers here were waiting with bated breath for me to return to Korea as soon as possible.
But one must consider that this place is surrounded by very supportive people.
It should have been like that…
[‘Kim Wool Wool’ donated 30,000 won!]
-I woke my dad up in the early morning because I heard Na-me would be on; we opened a beer just the two of us and had fun watching. I didn’t feel tired at all even after staying up all night hehe.
“That seems a bit too much, Kim Wool Wool.”
As I made an awkward expression, another donation flew in.
[‘Kim Wool Wool’ donated 104,000 won!]
-Actually, my dad has been suffering from Multiple Sclerosis for 9 years. Last year, the condition became severe enough to receive a terminal diagnosis, but thanks to the treatment you created, Na-me, he can see well now and his symptoms have improved a lot. He says that this all feels like a dream; thank you so much.
-Kyaa!
-Wow, that’s truly touching news!
-Wow, wow, wow!
-Dang, it’s another moment to praise Na-me.
-The grand queen Na-me is amazing.
-I wonder how happy today must have been for those people. Hehe.
-Indeed, it’s touching thanks to NoName.
-For real, a lifelong benefactor.
-I thought they were a bad person, but they turned out to be a paragon of filial piety.
-Haha, that’s really funny.
In the solemn atmosphere, the gestures of gratitude kept pouring in.
People ranging from another Multiple Sclerosis patient to those struggling with optic nerve issues dominated the stream.
[‘thswldk’ donated 8,000 won!]
-I’m sorry, Na-me; I don’t have much money… I just wanted to die every day because of those who bullied me, but after watching you, I finally mustered the courage to report them to the police. The bullies transferred schools, and I made new friends in class and am doing well in school again. Thank you so much!ㅠㅠㅠ
-That’s something really well done.
-I hope the bullies get what they deserve.
-Doesn’t it seem like the bullies are all gone?
-But these days it feels like bullying has mostly disappeared.
-Only the really bad ones still act out, but aside from that, I haven’t seen much.
-After that incident, the police seem to be more vigilant.
-It seems the president’s public criticism had a significant impact.
-Of course; if they don’t handle it properly, the whole workplace suffers the consequences, haha.
“Thanks for the donation. I will support your future.”
Korea was slowly but surely changing.
There may be many who dislike me, but just having these people who appreciate me is more than enough.
“Are you all really liking me only because I’m Korean?”
-No, no, no, no!
-Definitely not!
-We’d like Na-me even if she’s an alien!
-What does nationality matter? We just want to see Na-me!
-They probably think it’s something to be proud of that they were once Korean.
-For real, with Korean Americans receiving awards, they all claim to be Korean, haha.
-Just don’t worry about the opinions of those here; live how Na-me wants to.
-It’s right to go where you can spread your talent.
-BUT, I still wish you would come back to Korea… we need to have a fan meeting at the Dome!
“Thank you so much for seeing me as I am. Even if it’s not in this format, I promise to meet you all soon.”
“Are you really leaving now, Na-me?”
“Yes. It’s dinner time.”
“Oh, having meals on time is essential when you’re young. It was fun being with you. Please don’t forget this Arimura Yui and call me again if you ever do Resonance!”
“Arimura, I have one question; why did you choose to use the nickname Arimura Yui? It definitely sounds like a Japanese girl’s name. Just curious.”
“Uh, that’s…”
-Oh no!
-Emergency~~!!!
-There’s no way Na-me should be allowed to Google Arimura Yui…!
-OMG!
-Haha, what will you say to explain this? hahaha
-Make sure you handle it well; the billion Na-me fans are watching!
-Bro, see you laterㅠㅠㅠㅠ I won’t forget just for one day!
-That’s why I was feeling lucky…
-That was truly the death of the broadcast, haha!
-SLZ-778
-(This message has been deleted)
-Who was that just now? Haha.
-Crazy, what a confidence!
What’s going on? The viewers seemed to all know.
At least one person should have been likely to reveal the truth, but no one did until the end.
Arimura painstakingly opened her mouth.
“Listen carefully, Na-me. Everyone in the world has at least one secret they want to hide. Do you have something like that?”
I felt a little caught off guard and opened my eyes wide.
I also had the secret of reincarnating twice.
“Yes, I do.”
“Just like that, my nickname is similar too. You could probably look it up online right now. But do you think anyone can know the story behind why I chose that nickname, the history, or the feelings I had at that time?”
“Well, I guess…”
She cleared her throat and shook her head.
“Of course, no one can know that kind of information. Our smart Na-me surely understands what I’m saying, right?”
“Unless the person involved tells it themselves, if you hear it from someone else, it will inevitably lead to misunderstandings, right?”
“Yes! That’s exactly it! That’s right!”
Arimura excitedly extended her fingers.
“Aha, I get it. Then I won’t look for it.”
“Phew… Na-me, please promise me. You absolutely must.”
“Yes. Once I make a promise, I keep it better than a dragon.”
“If we become close later, you can call me Rimu. Everyone shortens it that way.”
“I understand, Arimura.”
-You got past this one, haha!
-You protected Na-me’s childlike spirit.
-Yeah… this is it.
-Impromptu skills are insane!
-Na-me, you’re still a kid; you don’t know much about this yet.
-You definitely see you setting a boundary with NoName, haha!
-You probably got caught wanting to be called Rimu Oppa?
-How many years apart are we? You should be calling me Uncle or Ajumma, haha!
After the commotion settled down, it was truly time for goodbyes.
I bet Dad made dinner all on his own today.
Ding-dong!
[You have received an international call from NoName.]
[+49 30-XXX-XXXX]
Isn’t +49 Germany?
A call came through on my personal phone outside the capsule.
I didn’t think it was that important, so I just picked it up right there.
“Hello?”
[Is this Mr. NoName?]
“Yes, that’s me. How did you get my number?”
-What is this?
-Voice phishing?
-The power to know NoName’s phone number is insane, whoa!
-I’ve been receiving a lot of spam calls internationally lately.
-So annoying, right? Ugh.
The voice sounded gruff; it definitely sounded like an older person, and the fact that they spoke in English instead of German seemed suspicious.
“Let me introduce myself, I am Jared Becker Lichtman, President of the International Mathematical Union.”
“Please go ahead.”
At that point, I was firmly convinced it was voice phishing.
“Congratulations! Na-me, you have been selected as one of the three winners of the Fields Medal for the year 2053.”
But it seemed several viewers knew that the announcement of the Fields Medal happens on the 4th year of January 2053.
-??????????
-What the heck is going on?
-Fields Medal? Is this for real?
-Is this some kind of leak? haha
-I can’t shake the feeling it sounds like voice phishing…
-But the timing is suspicious.
-Hold on, don’t give up your Korean nationality, NoName!
-Na-me, you’re still Korean, right? Isn’t that so?
-If NoName is introduced with the U.S. first instead of Korea, I’ll go to their headquarters!
-Are you seriously going to have this taken away by the U.S.? Absolutely not!
*
Pushhhh–!
“Phew…”
I rushed out of the capsule.
With the viewers grabbing my ankles like drowning people, I felt I would never be able to escape if I didn’t leave now.
The smell of kimchi wafted from the house.
‘Tonight’s dinner is kimchi stew.’
I dashed to the kitchen and delivered the news to Professor Cheon, who was wearing an apron.
“Dad, I won the Fields Medal!”
He set down the ladle stained with red soup and furrowed his brows.
“That’s something I can hardly hear from an elementary school daughter.”
