I tamed the First Rank Chapter 101
- HoshiMiya
- Jan 25
- 7 min read
'KTS……. No way, those aren't the guild leader Gong's initials, right? No way……!'
It wasn't even just a font with initials engraved on it, but a font designed with flowers and plants. It seemed like the intention was to increase the capacity by expanding the area where Oreichalcos was used.
The theory that he was a gay who had a fake marriage with a third generation chaebol rose from the depths of his memory. Even while he was thinking, “No way, no way,” when he had the chance, Han Jun-su began praising Gong Tae-seong until his mouth was dry. It was almost like the nonsense that Hyeon Gyu-ha always told himself.
Anyway, after listening to it, I could really feel that he really liked and admired Gong Tae-seong in a pure sense, so I was able to calm down. Can't we understand it as a kind of friendship tattoo? Of course, it seems that Gong Tae-seong has absolutely no tattoos related to Han Jun-su on his body.......
In Yoo-shin decided to erase from his memory the fact that Han Jun-su's tattoo was drawn in the same place as Gong Tae-seong's artifact tattoo.
“Our guild leader might have a terrible personality, but they are incredibly good to their people. This tattoo is something they paid for out of their own pocket back when our guild didn't have money. Before that, we could barely carry the tools for managing our weapons.”
"Whoa."
“He told me to study what I wanted to study and even supported me through graduate school, but then I had a sudden awakening. I immediately dropped out of graduate school and went to work for the guild leader.”
“Whoa.”
“My cousin and the guild leader are my benefactors. I will follow them for the rest of my life.”
“But you went to graduate school, so don’t you regret quitting your studies?”
“Because I like working with the guild leader more than studying.”
At some point, Kwon Seong-gil and his disciple were listening to Han Jun-soo's story with interest.
“This guy goes around telling everyone he meets about this story. It’s really getting on my nerves. Anyway, Tae-seong has a very sensitive face and a prickly personality, but he’s actually a bit weak-hearted.”
In Yu-shin also nodded while listening to Kwon Seong-gil's evaluation. He certainly didn't seem like a bad person. He also bought 8-se’s cage.
'It seems like Gyu-ha-ssi and him aren't on good terms....... Ha!'
Remembering that he had ended up agreeing while listening to Gong Tae-seong's story next to Hyeon Gyu-ha, In Yoo-shin quickly looked up. Fortunately, Hyeon Gyu-ha, who had been holding his shoulder from behind, didn't seem to have read In Yoo-shin's expression. There were times when being short was a good thing.
Hyeon Gyu-ha nodded while caressing In Yoo-shin's shoulder.
“What did you major in in graduate school?”
“It’s a terrible money-maker. I majored in linguistics and dialects. I was studying the Northeastern dialect, but then I had a sudden awakening and ended up working a completely unrelated job.”
“Hmm.”
Hyeon Gyu-ha, who was not interested in others, showed a little interest for some reason. When he glanced up again, their eyes met. He smiled faintly, lowered his waist, and whispered softly in In Yoo-shin’s ear.
"I was just curious about your major. I only see you, Master."
For some reason, his cheeks turned red at the low whispering that was barely audible to his ears. Instead of answering, In Yoo-shin gently squeezed Hyeon Gyu-ha’s finger that was wrapped around his shoulder.
Han Jun-su, who had been chatting excitedly, said he was late and finished his order before leaving. In Yoo-shin and Hyeon Gyu-ha also finished their conversation with Kwon Seong-gil.
“It’ll take some time because I can’t get the materials right now. I’ll contact you later, so stop by for a mana injection.”
“Okay. See you then!”
He bowed and left the workshop. There were many new and interesting items that I had never seen before, but since I went during a busy time, I couldn’t look around properly. In Yoo-shin wiggled his fingers without realizing it as a sudden thought occurred to him. Hyeon Gyu-ha, who couldn’t miss that sight, asked.
“Did you forget anything?”
"That's not it... Hyung-nim was very busy today. I was thinking that it would be nice if I could come and take a look around the workshop next time when he is free."
“But why do you look so nervous?”
Do I look nervous? In Yoo-shin rubbed his face.
"I feel like I had such shameless thoughts when it came to someone as great as Hyung-nim."
“Given that we're close enough to visit each other's homes, what's wrong with checking out the workshop?”
Hyeon Gyu-ha smiled faintly and caressed In Yoo-shin's forehead.
“Since Seong-gil Hyung and Hye-yeon Noona both like you, you can be a little more shameless, Yoo-shin-ssi. If the two of them had met earlier and fallen in love, there would have been a girl as old as Yoo-shin-ssi.”
Can I consider us a little closer? In Yoo-shin rubbed his face again. He wasn't sure what kind of expression he was making.
“And Master always forgets, but I am more amazing.”
“Well, Gyu-ha-ssi.... Because you’re Gyu-ha-ssi.”
“What does that mean?”
When Hyeon Gyu-ha looked at him with narrowed eyes, In Yoo-shin pretended not to notice.
“Of course it means something good.”
“I didn’t hear it that way, but I’ll let it slide based on the five virtues of a pet rat.”
What on earth could the rest of the clauses be? With those thoughts in mind, he lightly grabbed the sleeve of his riding jacket. For a moment, Hyeon Gyu-ha stopped walking and flinched, but before In Yoo-shin could look up in wonder, he naturally stepped forward and continued walking.
The hand that was wrapping its fingers around the sleeve of the jacket felt somehow pale.
"Oh, Bum Hyung. I met Team Leader Kwon, and he said it takes time to procure the ingredients to replace the arrow feathers with the Wong top. It'll be quick if you source the ingredients yourself."
"Okay. I'll just go around and collect the feathers."
“Is the guild leader still up there?”
"We haven't left yet."
After relaying the matter to Jang Beom, Han Jun-su stopped by the support team and then went back up to Gong Tae-seong's office. Today, Gong Tae-seong was scheduled to visit the Ministry of Ability to negotiate with Director Ah regarding the compensation for his contribution in conquering the gate of the 'King Who Respects Even a Single Blade of Grass'.
His direct secretary, Han Jun-su, also became busy. Despite his busy schedule, he found time to talk to In Yoo-shin because he really liked him.
'It's still a mystery how a child who looks as innocent as a squirrel ended up meeting Hyeon Gyu-ha.'
The more I look at it, the more I think he suits Hyeon Gyu-ha to be caught.
“Guild Leader, I’m back.”
Gong Tae-seong nodded lightly as he was leaving the office after finishing his preparations.
“Did you finish your business at the workshop well?”
“Except for the fact that Beom Hyung didn’t get the materials for the arrow feathers he asked for. By the way, I also met Yoo-shin and Hyeon Gyu-ha.”
Gong Tae-seong glanced up.
“The discharge was pretty quick.”
“It seems like Hyeon Gyu-ha was hospitalized because he was overreacting. It’s understandable that he would have overreacted since he was kidnapped by the hidden boss.”
Han Jun-su continued to chatter as he walked back towards the elevator behind him.
“It seems like they’re trying to increase the capacity of the inventory to store the artifact that Hyeon Gyu-ha won at the auction. From what I’ve heard, it seems like their weight limit is lower than mine.”
Gong Tae-seong, who had been letting Han Jun-su's chatter go in one ear and out the other, suddenly opened his lips at those words. His gaze was still focused indifferently ahead.
“Oreichalcos?”
"Yes."
“Then I will visit Master Kwon’s workshop at least twice from now on.”
“Well, I guess so.”
He wondered why he was curious about such a thing, but before he could ask, Gong Tae-seong was already walking ahead with brisk strides.
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He had an early lunch and stopped by Kwon Seong-gil's studio for a bit before heading home. Even though he had come up to the rooftop, the sun was still bright out.
He didn't do anything at the hospital and just rested, but it wasn't as comfortable as home. Hyeon Gyu-ha must be tired to some extent. He knew in his head that he had to say goodbye and tell him to go back and rest, but it wasn't easy to say it out loud.
It's strange. Is it because of the emptiness that came over me when I thought about parting ways with Hyeon Gyu-ha after spending all day with him since Sunday evening? If I were to guess that way, it would be even more strange. Even though we were hospitalized in the same hospital room for a week during the erosion gate, I was no different than usual.
Hyeon Gyu-ha noticed her hesitating and tilted his gaze.
“What are you going to do when you get home?”
“Um, I have to take care of 6-se, feed 8-se, and clean up the house a bit since I’m away from home a lot.”
“Virtue 21 of a Pet Mouse: Helping the Master Clean Up.”
“Gyu-ha-ssi, you couldn’t sleep well at night because of me. You must have been tired from the gate too.”
“If I run the 50-meter dash, how many seconds do you think it will take me?”
I don't know exactly, but I'm sure it'll be faster than 11 seconds. That must mean that he has better stamina than me. The feeling of emptiness has disappeared as if it was washed away.
“What are the remaining virtues?”
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