In Yoo-shin glanced at Park Seung-gi, who was making a fuss.
“I haven’t even shown it to you yet.”
“You could say it was a business showmanship reaction to satisfy the business partner. Anyway, did you have a good date?”
“I don’t know if it was a date, but it went well.”
What was taken from the dungeon before it was cleared and completely closed was sand, seawater, and a few broken tree branches. ‘To be honest, in my eyes as an outsider, I wondered if there was any difference between the sand outside the dungeon, but Park Seung-gi received it with joy.’
“What dungeon was it?”
“It was similar to that around the time Columbus arrived in the Americas.”
In Yoo-shin In explained what he experienced in the dungeon. He tried to speak objectively at first, but as he talked, he became excited. Park Seung-gi was the only friend with whom he felt comfortable talking about this.
Park Seung-gi, who had been listening closely, asked in surprise.
“wait for a sec. What did Hyeon Gyu-ha say?”
“I heard that was normal in the era in which the dungeon was set. At the time, religion was the most important thing in Europe, and Columbus was a devout believer and had no hesitation in citing religious reasons for the massacre.”
“No, how does Hyeon Gyu-ha know that?”
“Doesn’t everyone who studies gate studies knows?”
“I don’t know!”
In Yoo-shin, who was talking excitedly, only then realized that Park Seung-gi’s face was filled with astonishment. Park Seung-gi, who started screaming in embarrassment, sucked down the rest of his coffee, and even his legs were shaking.
“The illusion inside the gate can only be seen for a very short time before the dungeon recognizes people! Even so, the reality is that hunters are busy hunting and gathering all day, so they can’t even research properly unless it’s a newly opened dungeon. Damn, hunters don’t even care after predicting boss mobs with illusions! But how does Hyeon Gyu-ha even know the background of Columbus? The Columbus we know wasn’t religious, he was just crazy about gold!”
‘Is it so? That’s probably what experts say.’
In Yoo-shin chewed the salt bread until Park Seung-gi, who was tilting his head and talking gibberish, calmed down. ‘The salty butter taste is delicious. Should I buy more when I go home?’
“You do realize that the Gate is not the same as the Earth we live on, right?”
“Uh.”
“Because dungeons are where all sorts of things happened in the past, the accepted opinion was that it was nothing more than a twisted distortion or difference, and that was taught in schools as well, but these days, the accepted view in academia is that it is a parallel world.”
In Yoo-shin blinked his eyebrows. The idea of a parallel world sounded better than just being a distortion that couldn’t be explained.
“They’re making a fuss about Russia, but there was also a dungeon opened in a city called Trotsky Grad.”
“It was named after Trotsky (a Russian revolutionary eliminated by Stalin) rather than Stalingrad (the city that Stalin named after himself. Current Volgograd)? So, in that parallel world, Trotsky did the opposite and made Stalin go away?”
“Well, I guess so?”
“I heard that Trotsky was extremely averse to naming cities. Is the Trotsky of that world different? that’s interesting.”
I asked while thinking about how world history would have changed if Trotsky, instead of Stalin, had become the leader of the country.
“What’s missing in our country?”
“What was there… Ah, that’s right. I heard that portraits of Kim Il-sung, presumed to be in his old age, are often found in dungeons set in old North Korea, like Pyongyang.”
“Kim Il-sung fled to Manchuria during the Korean War and disappeared.”
“So, in that parallel world, there is a possibility that June 25 did not occur and the 38th parallel was solidified, or North Korea won the war and was unified.”
“I’m so glad I wasn’t born in that parallel world.”
Unless you’re lucky, Kaesong is North Korean territory. Korea horray. The patriotism that wasn’t there suddenly filled up.
“Anyway, it may be the environment inside the gate, but it is best to infer the culture and historical trends in a piecemeal way. Like the current Gyu-ha, it is not possible to know in detail how people lived at the time or what Columbus’ beliefs were. Didn’t he just lie to make him look good to you?”
In Yoo-shin shook his head. He doesn’t know about anything else, but Hyeon Gyu-ha will never do anything to make himself look good.
“Gyu-ha said that in addition to Soyou’s dungeon, he saw a few dungeons featuring Columbus. Maybe he did his own research?”
“That could be possible... Hyeon Gyu-ha also majored in gate studies at our school.”
“Gyu-ha ?, did he also attend Korean University?”
“You didn’t know?”
He scratched his head because he had nothing to say when people looked at me like, ‘What did you do without knowing your boyfriend’s educational background?’ He didn’t know that the university he dropped out of was Korea University.
In Yoo-shin looked around again. That doesn’t mean you can find traces of someone who dropped out 7 years ago, though.
“But Yoo-shin.”
“no.”
“Hey, it’s nothing. I just wanted to ask your boyfriend if he could take a friend like me along if he had more dungeons.”
“So no.”
“I’m even lying to impress you, so won’t you do me a favor that isn’t too difficult?”
“I don’t know how long we’ll be together, but whatever.”
It was after his true feelings inadvertently came out that he realized it was a mistake. Park Seung-gi’s eyes widened.
“You are already thinking about breaking up after how long you two have been together?”
“It’s just that… he lives in a different world from me.”
“Hey, In Yoo-shin. What do you have better than Hyeon Gyu-ha? The face… Hyun Gyu-ha is better. Hyeon Gyu-ha has a lot of money, and his job… is Hyeon Gyu-ha(HAHAHAHAHAHA). He won a landslide victory overall. It’s easy to live in this world without being a cheapskate. But instead, you have a friend like me. Cheer up, man.”
He didn’t know if this was a friend or something.
On the way back after putting Park Seung-gi back in the lab room, In Yoo-shin became absorbed in his thoughts.
‘Seung-gi said that for no reason....’
It’s not just him who wants this relationship to end quickly, but Hyeon Gyu-ha as well. Since Hyeon Gyu-ha seems to know the reason why he was tamed, will it be possible to end it by following him, obtaining the hidden boss crystal stone, and meeting the saintly grandmother?
He was so lost in thought in front of the crosswalk that he inadvertently ended up following someone who was jaywalking. When he made a mistake, he was already at the crosswalk with the red stop light flashing.
“Gasp.”
He was trying to quickly turn around, but his body floated into the air. It was a familiar feeling. The moment he blinked, a handsome man who seemed to turn even the scenery of an ordinary big city into a wonderful photo album appeared in the air. At the same time, scream-like exclamations were heard everywhere.
“...Gyu-ha-ssi?”
“A sudden quest, praising the pet rat that saved Master from danger.”
“T-Thank you.”
“Just with words?”
Hyeon Gyu-ha, lying face down in the air, raised his head, and In Yoo-shin’s face turned red. As the distance between the two people got closer, rapid gasps of breath and muffled reactions arose here and there. He was grateful that he saved me, but he could clearly hear the whispers of those around him.
“Crazy. It’s Hyeon Gyu-ha.”
“Is the person next to him, is his boyfriend?”
“No way.”
“No, he seems like a boyfriend to me....”
In Yoo-shin tried not to look at the passers-by who were taking out their cell phones, and slightly stretched out his hand and gently stroked his hair. It’s not even his first time stroking it, but his fingers are stiff and clicking, probably because there are so many eyes watching. He couldn’t even feel the texture of his fine, soft hair.
“Can’t you be a little sweeter?”
Hyeon Gyu-ha held onto In Yoo-shin’s hand as he stroked it and kissed the tip of his finger. As the kiss made a loud noise, his skin burned brightly, and the blood rushed up to his face. ‘Why does the pounding sound, echo through his heart?’
In Yoo-shin unconsciously straightened his curled fingers in amazement and extended his palm to Gyu-ha’s head once more. He pulled back his fingertips a little as he stroked and felt the softness, and length of his hair. It smelled good. This is Hyeon Gyu-ha’s scent.
Smiling with satisfaction, Hyeon Gyu-ha flew into the sky, holding In Yoo-shin with both arms around his waist and below his knees. The passers-by who had been watching, and unable to breathe, finally opened their mouths.
“Hyeon Gyu-ha! You’re handsome!”
“What should I do? I guess you’ve got a real lover!”
For some reason, that was the last thing he heard as he covered his mouth and struggled. ‘He usually carries me by his side like a piece of luggage, but why does he carry me like a princess at times like this?’
But he didn’t dare to ask questions because he was afraid of what the answer would be. Instead, He calmed his pounding heart and asked a question that could easily be answered.
“How did Gyu-ha-ssi happen to be there? Where were you going?”
“Stalking you.”
“......”
“I’m just kidding, I was on my way home from school because I had to run some errands.”
“Oh. You went to Korea University, right? My friend is attending graduate school at Korea University, and I heard about it today.”
“Now did you know that I went to Korea University? I hope Master will pay attention to me.”
“Ye-yes.”
In Yoo-shin decided to memorize Hyeon Gyu-ha’s official profile and wiki when he got home.
“……”
“……”
It was about the same height as a 10-story building. He thought it would be okay to go down to the ground now, but Hyeon Gyu-ha just looked down without holding him.
“Is there anything else you want to say to me?”
“Doesn’t my sister, Henri Raymond Charles Francoise VI, need to go for a walk?”
In Yoo-shin answered, timidly hoping that he would just call her 6-seyo and not call her by her full name.
“Hamsters don’t go for walks. There’s no need to do that. They get exercise just by running on a treadmill, and since they’re already small, they’re harder to find outside of the cage. If you do something wrong, they can die accidentally. She’s 6-seyo and sometimes escapes the cage and hides in a corner. She can communicate with me, so she comes out when I call her.”
“I’m sorry.”
Why is it a pity that the hamster doesn’t go for a walk? In Yoo-shin examined his complexion and asked carefully.
“Would you like to take a walk with me?”
“I also brought a walking leash.”
He answered quickly as if he had been waiting, and what he took out of space was a genuine leather leash.
“Human leashes are only sold for SM use, so it’s inevitable....”
“Ugh. I can’t hear that!”
In Yoo-shin screamed and covered his ears. Hyeon Gyu-ha took out a few more leashes.
“Would you like to try something with a good grip?”
“Even if I tell you to put a real leash on, you won’t do it!”
“I’m going to do it. I am an honest person with no shame.”
“In the end, I’m the only one who feels embarrassed...?”
“Master, please live your life proudly.”
After happily teasing In Yoo-shin, who was scared, Hyeon Gyu-ha put on the leash with an expression like a hungry cat. In Yoo-shin felt a little mortified because it seemed as if a shiny sheen was flowing down his face every time someone made fun of him.
‘Even if it’s not a blood-sucking vampire, I think it’s an energy-sucking vampire.’
Where in the world is there a pet that changes its mood by teasing its owner?... No. If it were a cat, it might be like that.
Anyway, the embarrassing story made me think of something. It was an essential issue for taking a walk with Hyeon Gyu-ha.
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Credits:
Translator: Hoshi Miya
Editor/Proofreader: PsycheAsylum, Ghostx
HM: I have to say that Author has a great sense of humor, and the world-building is really good that I expected…
PA : I can’t with the leash, then he pulled out many different leather leashes…. Hehehehe.