“Squeak!” The first thing that greeted him as soon as he opened his eyes was 8- se . 8- se , who had been fidgeting on his chest as if he was very worried, threw his whole body at In Yoo-shin as soon as he opened his eyes. "Are you okay? Are you hurt?" “Cry!” The sound of his crying was also strong. Just the presence of that unchanging guy seemed to calm him down, so In Yoo-shin took a deep breath and pressed his forehead. 'The boss monster from that accident that happened a long time ago……. Could it be that it was the same background? I couldn't even guess because my memories from back then weren't clear.' If not, it could be that the memory was distorted due to the intense experience of the boss monster that also spewed flames.  In Yoo-shin blinked and looked up at the ceiling. What came into view was a roof with wooden planks. Where could it be? 'I was clearly engulfed in the hidden boss's flames earlier.’ As he was thinking about it, a deep voice called out to him, turning him around. “Are you awake?” There was another person. In Yoo-shin was startled and jumped up. There, sitting comfortably, was the 'King Who Respects Every Blade of Grass', holding a large axe on his knee. "Uh, uuh..……………..” Should I run away since he's the hidden boss? Can I run away even if I run away? Should I bow deeply since he's the king? Is the etiquette for greeting the king different in Africa? Was it Thailand where you have to kneel flat on the floor? All sorts of thoughts were quickly piling up and clouding his mind. He was completely out of his mind. The 'King Who Respects Every Blade of Grass' nodded lightly. “Don’t worry, I won’t kill you. I won’t kill unnecessarily.” It also means that he does not hesitate to kill when necessary……. If he had intended to kill, I would not have been alive by then. He carefully knelt down. “Your legs are going to go numb.” “I-it’s okay.” Anyway, he was the king and not a living human. My heart was sinking from the tension, so I couldn't just sit there comfortably. “Um, this is……………….” “This is my territory. You are the only living thing that breathes.” “Surely not all the other people………………?” He quickly looked at his wrist. The tattoos were still there. One bat and two hamsters. “Instead of bringing you back, I let all the other humans go.” "thank god." Hyeon Gyu-ha is safe and the others are alive. I don't know if the 'King Who Respects Even a Blade of Grass' has any value to him, but if they were saved at the cost of that one thing, then I should be happy about it. The eyebrows of the 'King Who Respects Every Blade of Grass' twitched. “It’s strange that you seem sincere. Normally, in this situation, you would be afraid or feel wronged.” “To be honest, I have my doubts. I don’t think that the lives of so many people are worth the same as that one insignificant life.” The 'King Who Respects Every Blade of Grass' answered, looking at him with black eyes that could not read his emotions. “I only accepted it because it was obvious that you were the weak point of the most powerful opponent in my domain. As expected, you fell so easily that it was ridiculous.” A bitter pain scratched at the inside of his heart. In the end, it became his weakness. Will he be okay, having been forcibly separated from me? In Yoo-shin clenched his hands on his knees tightly, trying not to let his expression blur. “…….” “I could see a similar fate in him as I did.” “What are you talking about?” “Isn’t he the king’s son?” "What?" When he blinked his eyebrows because he didn't understand easily, the 'King Who Respects Every Blade of Grass' looked puzzled. “It literally means that one or both of your parents are kings. Didn’t you know that? Even though the royal bloodline he had was what brought me back to the real world?” "Ah, that's………………. I heard a joke before that his father was a king……………….” “Unlike me, who was a human child, his parents seemed to be truly anointed kings of the world. But now that I'm dead, it doesn't matter to me." The 'King Who Respects Every Blade of Grass' finished muttering and stood up from his seat. “You may move freely within my territory.” “Squeak.” Crystals, especially Hidden Boss’s crystals, were an irreplaceable energy source in and of themselves, so there were few countries that did not use them in their industrial complexes. They quickly imposed a press blackout, but it was impossible to silence everyone, and it was only a matter of time before intelligence was relayed to each country. In the United States, the Speaker of the House had already contacted them. The incident that occurred in the middle of Seoul would draw the attention of not only Korea but the entire world. "Fuck! This is driving me crazy." Director A of the Gate Management Office let out a nervous, harsh remark that he never made, but no one found it strange. Just an hour ago, the location of the Gangnam Center of A Auction had been obscured. “The measurements came back and the mana wave is identical to the gate that broke.” "You can tell when you see that! What do the advisory professors say? A hidden boss who seems like he can communicate?" The boss monsters of the dungeons are either in the form of grotesque monsters or, if not, are not easy. They simply display blind hostility towards all living, breathing creatures of the earth. But the Hidden Boss was different. They had a clear mind unless they were driven mad from the beginning, and sometimes they had a far superior way of thinking than humans. If they were reluctant to fight or had a moderate disposition, they could end things peacefully. It was an extremely slim chance. There was information from the raid team that when he was a 'heart-chewing, blood-sucking sadist', he was literally like a demon, so conversation was not possible. However, his name had now changed, and he appeared in the form of a human, not a bloody demon. There was a possibility that communication would be possible. Without going too far, wasn't the artifact belonging to Lee Hye-yeon, a hunter of the Supernatural Department, also obtained through a moderate battle? Director A tried to bury the survivors' testimonies about the boss monster running wild as if it was being burned, but he received no positive answers. “I was referring to the vision of the 'Scholar Who Chews Hearts and Swallows Blood', which was a previous nickname. If there was a black woman, a king, traditional attire, and a maid sitting on his back like a chair, it would probably be Nzinga Mbande." “Who is that?” “She is currently the king of Angola.” “No, shit. How on earth did the dungeon of that distant African king open in Korea! If you were going to screw them over, it should have opened in Europe! Our country was once a colony too!” Dungeons open randomly in territories unrelated to the setting, so strictly speaking her irritation was unreasonable. “Yeah, anyway………………. That King Nzinga was a peace-loving, kind, gentle, warm, etc., right? Was the first nickname just scary? When she came out this time, she was a king loved by everyone.” "It was a time when she was busy conquering colonies in Europe... She spent half her life on the battlefield. She was a capable general herself, and she says she was trained as a warrior like a man from a young age." “It is said that the Europeans who failed to overthrow King Nzinga while she was alive initially gave her the nickname of ‘the sadist who chews hearts and swallows blood’ because they had a malicious image of massacring and cannibalizing hundreds of people……………. In reality, it is said that she was cruel to his enemies, although not to that extent. She also allied with marauders who performed a ritual of sacrificing children. It is not impossible that she performed the ritual himself.......” “……” “It is also true that there is a record of her being praised hundreds of years after her death, saying, ‘Not only Angolans, but also animals and plants remember her.’” “………………Fuck. Anyway, nothing is going well because of the British bastards, who are the root of all evil! Whenever something bad happens, it’s all the British’s original sin!” “At that time, it was not Britain but Portugal that was trying to colonize the kingdom.” “Anyway! They’re the ones at fault!” Director A, who had been expressing his anger at the imperialist bastards, let out a gloomy sigh as he looked at the gate in front of him. No matter how much he thought about it, he was not a hidden boss who could be persuaded with words. “If I politely ask him to move to Portugal………………. wouldn’t that work?” “That won’t work……………….” “My father was naturalized from Ethiopia. I am half black and my ancestors are from Africa, so if we had met in the past, we might have been close like siblings. Why not try to persuade him with that?” “I know that at that time, there was no sense of community or nationalism among black people. If the director had met me, I think I would have been sold into slavery.......” “These fucking Portuguese bastards!” The fact that a hidden boss had appeared in the dungeon meant that there was a possibility that a wave of monsters would pour in at any moment. In addition, the presence of a hidden boss that was incomparably more threatening than the hordes of demons. If a monster wave starts in the middle of Seoul. Just imagining it was terrifying. Another subordinate reported to her, trembling with fear. “Director! I tried flying the drone again, but it’s still not possible to enter the gate.” “You must be preparing something so big that you are taking so long. Ah……………….” In this situation, the only way was to quickly clear the dungeon with all your might as soon as the gate opened. The only problem was that there was one civilian being taken hostage. Director Ah was not an idealist. The life of an ordinary civilian, not even a person in a high-ranking position, is insignificant compared to the security of the entire city of Seoul. In other times, the order would have been given to prioritize the attack on the hidden boss while considering the safety of the hostages. If the person taken hostage wasn't the only one who was like a safety pin on a nuclear bomb that no one could touch. “Hyeon Gyu-ha………………. How is Hyeon Hunter doing now?” ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Editor M, eteryl If you wanna become a translator, editor or proofreader, please use the discord link given below and follow the instructions in the recruit channel. We made a discord server! please join us!

The 'King Who Respects Every Blade of Grass', with his dark skin and curly hair, sat on the back of a lying maid. His arrogant gaze gazed at the auction house, which had turned into chaos due to the flames and evil hands. “Yoo-shin- ssi .” In Yoo-shin, who was watching blankly, unable to keep up with the situation, was grabbed by Hyeon Gyu-ha. In Yoo-shin raised his head as if he had been burned by fire, and his gaze turned to the pendant in his hand. The liquid in the pendant had settled down gently. “Th, that………………… What happened?” "A notification window popped up?" “Yes………………. I heard that whatever bloodline power Gyu-ha- ssi  has was watching the hidden boss's core stone.……………….” Hyeon Gyu-ha let out a shallow sigh. “I guess I can’t hide it from you. Originally, it was a crystal stone unrelated to ®ÀÇ, but I think the power contained in this pendant caused the world line to shift, and that caused the Hidden Boss to be recreated.” Hyeon Gyu-ha stretched out one arm and deflected the flying sparks. “This is my first time seeing this phenomenon. If I had known who that hidden boss was, I would never have brought Yoo-shin- ssi  here. Let’s just get out.” “Are you just going out without hunting him down?” The hidden boss, 'The King Who Respects Every Blade of Grass', was just sitting there, and the only thing roaring in pain inside the auction house was a demon. Although it is only one demon, it is the boss monster of the dungeon. Because of its ability to create flames, the inside of the dungeon became even more chaotic. Since there were many ordinary people in the confined space, the hunters' attacks were not effective. The pungent smell of burning flesh mixed with the smoke, making it difficult to breathe, and the sweltering heat burned his skin. Soon, demons began to form even in the flames. The screams of those who hurriedly ran out the door. The screams of those who fell and were crushed. The screams of those who were consumed by the flames. Now, the screams of those who were attacked by the devil were added to that. In Yoo-shin clasped his hands together so tightly that his skin turned pale. His vision was dizzy from the flames that had taken away his father and mother. “There are many other top hunters, including Gong Tae-seong, so they will be subdued without difficulty even if I am not there.” If it were another time, Hyeon Gyu-ha would have accompanied In Yoo-shin and leisurely cleaned up the surroundings. But he looked extremely anxious as he was about to leave this place right away. “But there are people here………………….” “Yoo-shin- ssi , please.” I couldn't say anything else in front of his earnest gaze. What could I say in front of his gaze that insisted that I was more important than everyone in this auction house, or rather, the world he recognized? It was when Hyeon Gyu-ha was holding In Yoo-shin, who had lowered his head silently, in one arm and trying to escape by using the force field to squash the spreading flames. [Awakened Gong Tae-seong partially releases the bound artifact 'East Blooming Plate Flower'.] A blade with a creepy, shrill sound cut through the mass of male concubines being burned at the stake, and white flames consumed their bodies. “Kkaaaah!” And yet, he did not die completely, and his final screams rose to the ceiling of the auction hall. 'The King Who Respects Even a Single Blade of Grass' rose from the back of the lying maid. A long spear formed in her outstretched hand, and the moment she firmly planted the spearhead on the floor. [Hidden Boss 'The King Who Respects Every Blade of Grass' declares his own territory 'Two Kingdoms'.] The surroundings have completely changed. The floor of the auction house, which had been burning until just before, had turned into a wide meadow, the charred ceiling where the demon's last words had struck had turned into a vast blue sky that touched the horizon, and the frame that supported the building had turned into a traditional house made of earth. The 'King who respects even a single blade of grass' opened his mouth. “This is my land and my people. I am the King whom all living and breathing creatures on this earth remember and worship.” The dying demon came back to life. The exit from the auction house disappeared. The screams of the desperate people were heard. "Shit!" Hyeon Gyu-ha chewed on the curse and took off the half-glove on his left hand with his teeth. The broken cross tattoo was shining brightly. [Henri Raymond Charles François VII fully releases the artifact 'Broken Cross of the Last Emperor'. A unique field is deployed.] Kugoogung! The triple-layered walls built by emperors over a thousand years, soaring high into the sky, resisting even the most powerful and largest cannonballs in the world. The stretching walls crushed the exclusive domain of the 'King Who Respects Every Blade of Grass'. Every time the two domains clashed, the heavens and earth shook and mana howled as it lashed out sharply like a storm. Just as Hyeon Gyu-ha was about to release the second artifact, Gong Tae-seong also deployed his own unique field. The battlefield, thick with the smell of blood and the shouts of soldiers holding high the flag with the flower pattern, clashed violently against the territory of the 'King who respects even a single blade of grass.' These two were not the only hunters with the artifacts in this place. The fields of other hunters who had not dared to break into the hidden boss’s unique territory began to open up one by one, following them. Above the forest that had been reduced to ashes, the golden palace built by Asura shone brilliantly. Soldiers marched, singing a revolutionary song that had been completed in one night. The story of a slave who fell in love with a princess who guarded the sacred fire was sweet as hashish. A young female diver left alone on a remote island cried out in tears. Realms collided with realms, worlds collided with worlds. In Yoo-shin closed his eyes in dizzying vertigo. The balance of the worlds that collided, broke, crushed, scattered, and mixed tilted. The realm of the 'King who respects even a single blade of grass' began to crumble from the edges. The demons roared loudly. 'The King Who Respects Every Blade of Grass' swung his long spear. The sharp tip of the spear pointed forward. In Yoo-shin suddenly felt a heat that seemed to sweep through his heart and opened his eyes. 'The King Who Respects Even a Blade of Grass' swung his long spear. The sharp tip of the spear blade pointed forward. In Yoo-shin suddenly felt a heat that seemed to sweep his heart and opened his eyes. The moment he felt a sharp sensation of meeting a pair of transparent, shining black eyes. “Yoo-shin- ssi !” The flames that extended from the blade engulfed him in flames, raging from area to area. Hyeon Gyu-ha’s composure completely collapsed as he was robbed of his In Yoo-shin right before his eyes. The thousand-year-old wall collapsed like a sand castle. As his field, which had been covering more than half of the territory of the 'King who respects even a single blade of grass', was scattered, the other hunters' fields were also helplessly broken. The 'King who respects even a single blade of grass' once again slammed the spear into the ground. “I will let the rest go. Get out of my land.” *** The pension in Gamaksan Mountain was a very enjoyable place. When I expressed regret over the short 2 nights and 3 days itinerary, my mother said, "You can come back and play again next time." next. next. next time. Yoo-shin repeated the words over and over again. I was really happy that there would be another time with my mom and dad. I couldn't leave him home alone, so I brought 2-se's cage with me. 2-se accepted the trip with his owner with a sense of stability. The grandmother was busy with work, so she decided to join us on the evening of the second day. On the first day, we cooked spicy fish stew and had fun playing in the stream. When we caught fish smaller than our fingers with a plastic bottle and were amazed, my dad asked us to go fishing together next time. And then there was another chance. On the second day, I woke up at dawn, explored the forest path, and learned how to swim. All I did was hold my dad's hand and splash around in the water, but it was fun. The small cup ramen I ate after playing in the water was also delicious. Everything I did with my mom and dad was a new experience. When I spoke shyly, my father took out meat from the refrigerator as if he had been waiting for it. Cheers came out naturally. We decided to eat dinner at a barbecue place a little bit away from the pension. Yoo-shin crossed his knees as he watched his father placing the meat of the devil on the grill. Yoo-shin, who was at the age where he wanted to do everything himself, deliberately puffed out his shoulders, but to his parents, he probably just looked cute. Mom took the meat tongs with a smile. Doing it alone is good, but doing it with your parents is even better. Yoo-shin walked to the pension, holding his father's hand and singing the song he learned at school. A guest who was walking to the barbecue place with a daughter of Yoo-shin's age smiled and spoke to him. Dad let the plane soar high and high. Joyful laughter burst out of me. Yoo-shin often thought of the uncle who used to meet and eat with his parents. He said that the uncle was like his father's older brother, who was an orphan. Dad laughed mischievously and asked him, to keep it a secret from Mom. After saying it out loud, Dad rubbed his nose and smiled awkwardly. He lifted Yoo-shin up again and took him to the bathroom in the dormitory as if he was on an airplane. At the end of the old memories that were spreading like water, In Yoo-shin shouted. Run away. Run away from the pension with your mother right now. However, the dream brought about by old memories continued on without fail. Until the dungeon break occurred in the small cave in the forest connected to the pension, and the demons poured out. When Yoo-shin came out of the bathroom, the outside of the window was already engulfed in red flames. The howls of a boss monster that screams in pain while begging to be saved. The flames that burn and swell, using the boss monster as firewood. A group of black-skinned young men wearing long, flowing clothes like the hems of women's dresses. ……Ah. In Yoo-shin regained consciousness, gasping for breath, as the sensation of a needle stabbing his brain. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Editor M, eteryl If you wanna become a translator, editor or proofreader, please use the discord link given below and follow the instructions in the recruit channel. We made a discord server! please join us!

*** "These days, there are a lot of useful weapons coming out of the fortress." While Jang Beom was muttering while flipping through the catalog, the auction resumed. The main item of this auction, the hidden boss’s decision stone, would come out last, so Han Jun-soo whispered to Gong Tae-seong, who was sipping his cocktail without paying attention. “Guild Leader, no, it’s Tae-seong hyung. Right?” "what." "Yoo-shin- ssi, you see. I understand being interested in a guy, but... he's too young. How old are you, hyung?" Han Jun-su, who had been muttering anxiously, felt a sharp gaze. If this place had not been an auction house, he would have been grabbed by the collar and thrown 10 meters away. "Are you spreading that fucking rumor too?" “Ahem, um. Well, what………………. This is the first time that Hyung has cared about someone he doesn’t know well. Even if we assume that Jin-hyeok hyung is subtly taking care of Yoo-shin- ssi  because he's reminded of his younger sibling, it's not like Hyung even has a younger sibling. Hmm, well, he is a bit clueless, and as it happens, the person he's dating is a ticking time bomb, so I guess it's hard to leave him alone. It's like, seeing Yoo-shin- ssi  makes me feel like even a non-existent younger sibling suddenly appears, you know?.” He was ignoring Han Jun-soo, who was mumbling to himself and understanding things on his own, but then he heard something that was hard to ignore. "The fact that Hyung investigated Yoo-shin- ssi ... even Kkeut-nyeo noona is secretly bothered by it... Huh." Han Jun-soo, who realized his slip of the tongue, kept his mouth shut, but Jang Beom, who had been pretending not to hear but listening to everything, did not miss the point.  Aren't bosses and ex-wives always interesting gossip? “Oh, what is it? Is the Vice Chairman really curious about what our Papa is doing? Were you the one who was snitching like a busybody?” “"It just came out while I was passing by. Just like that. I didn't intentionally tell noona."” Gong Tae-seong waved his hand at Han Jun-soo, who was making excuses in a fluster, and sipped the remaining cocktail. “Well, it's okay. If it's something you're telling Geut-nyeo” It was an answer I would never have given if I had known that the news I was getting from Min Geut-nyeo would also be passed on to Hyeon Gyu-ha. “I understand that you feel responsible because you introduced Kkeut-nyeo, but we're never getting back together, so get over it.” "yes………………." Although Han Jun-soo talks a lot of useless stuff to the point where you might suspect that his unique ability is not weapon polishing but just chitchat, there are still some things worth salvaging from his talk. 'It feels like I've got a new sibling.' If I had to define it, I think it would be a pretty similar feeling. No. It's different. I saw In Yoo-shin as a substitute for Hyeon Gyu-ha's heart from the beginning. In the end, the In Yoo-shin that he had actually seen and experienced was so gentle that it was pitiful to see how he had fallen into Hyeon Gyu-ha's clutches, but he also had a secretly tough side, which made him bitter when I approached him with the intention of ripping out his heart. This could also be called a kind of guilt. Nevertheless, if In Yoo-shin becomes a means to an end, Gong Tae-seong would not hesitate to rip out his heart and use it. This is because, to achieve the sole and desperate wish that drives him, there is nothing he would not do. Gong Tae-seong let out a languid sigh and caressed the photo of his only daughter that he always saw whenever he opened his phone. The tedious auction continued, and finally the last item appeared. “Thank you for waiting a long time. This is an item that we acquired with great difficulty, so I would like to hold the mic and tell you a long story, but I think I will receive a lot of complaints if I do, haha. I don’t need to explain much, right? Acquired last month from the dungeon near Andong, this is the core stone of the hidden boss, 'The Sadist Who Chews Hearts and Swallows Blood'!” With a dramatic shout, the curtain covering the case was lifted, revealing a crystal stone too big to hold with both hands. Exclamations of surprise at the dazzling brilliance erupted from all directions. While Jang Beom and Han Jun-soo couldn’t take their eyes off each other, Gong Tae-seong narrowed his brows and watched. Could that crystal stone really be the key needed to obtain Hyeon Gyu-ha’s heart? At that time. “What, what is that! That!” A scream, almost a scream, echoed through the auction house. The Awakeners who could sense mana were even more shocked. The mana that had been calmly gathered surged like a storm. The illusion rose up with a shiver, and a bloody mist gushed out from the crystal stone. “You said the hidden boss’s decision stone came out?” It seems that he really wasn't interested in anything other than the artifacts that he was going to give as gifts.  When he heard that it was a hidden boss's crystal that was extremely rare to find on the market, Hyeon Gyu-ha finally looked through the catalog. “The Sadist Who Chews Hearts and Swallows Blood……………….” "Is there a chance that this is the crystal stone that Gyu-ha- ssi  is looking for?" "Hmm………………. I can't say there weren't any. But I can't be sure since I didn't see the illusion in the dungeon." Looking back on my memories of the first dungeon, ®ÀÇ must have been a world where gods looked down on human life, and to find out, I had to confirm that illusion. It was impossible now that I only had the crystal stone lying around . “But just in case, and since I might get lucky if I’m with Master, should I bid?” "What kind of hidden boss was this 'The Sadist Who Chews Hearts and Swallows Blood'? That nickname seems incredibly cruel." “Because sometimes images that were added later are implemented. There’s even a dungeon where Columbus appears as a boss as a great adventurer and explorer. Well, it’s harder to catch the original appearance than a distorted image.” There I also wondered whether Columbus had six legs. Because of the auction atmosphere where hundreds of millions were mentioned like the price of gum, his sense of money was gradually being destroyed, but time passed quickly as he looked at the strange artifacts. Hyeon Gyu-ha, who was watching him absorbed in his work with his eyes shining, snickered. “Next time, if you have time, please bring Park Seung-gi- ssi  along.” "Really? Seung-gi would really like it!" “If Yoo-shin went to college, you would have majored in gatelogy too.” "Probably. It's fun to listen to it from Gyu-ha- ssi' s side.” In Yoo-shin thought for a moment and then added. "But if things had been as they were, I might have gone to a department with a good employment rate rather than a research department." “Still, it’s good to have a choice of anything, right?” Hyeon Gyu-ha whispered softly. I suddenly wondered if the one speaking like that had lived a life where he could make choices. “You’ve waited a long time.” The auctioneer's voice was filled with excitement, and the final auction item, the 'The Sadist Who Chews Hearts and Swallows Blood's Crystal Stone', was put up for auction. Hyeon Gyu-ha's relaxed attitude seemed to become more intense. And before my eyes, a message was printed. [The 'Bloodline(血界) of Stoyas' owned by Henri Raymond Charles François VII keeps an eye on the 'The Sadist Who Chews Hearts and Swallows Blood'.] ……What is this? Before he could even shake off his confusion, something strange happened. A thick blood-red mist rose from the stone and illusions began to stir. A king who killed his younger brother and young nephew and took the throne for himself. A concubine who was burned at the stake simply for making eye contact with a woman who was not the king. A king who cut off the heads of his enemies and drank their blood. A king who held banquets with human flesh. A cruel and ruthless king who slaughtered and ate people and was driven by sadistic excitement. "This is a dungeon illusion!" Someone's single scream added to the confusion. The air in the room stirred, and mana condensed around the crystal stone. Even In Yoo-shin could tell. It was the creation of a hidden boss. “Fuck, stop it!” The hunters attacked the crystal stone, but it was useless. The sharp blades were repelled in vain, and the attacks of the surging elemental realms disappeared as if they were sucked into the waves of mana. The crystal stone and the mana simply existed as if they were the providence and principles of the world. It was not that they, who had been through thick and thin in the dungeons, were unaware of this fact. Even though they knew that their attacks would not work, they were shocked by the situation that so mercilessly broke common sense and had no choice but to do something. Hyeon Gyu-ha also took out a pendant from the subspace with a frighteningly stiff face. The blood-red liquid surging inside the pendant was rushing to one place as if it were a living organism in itself. In Yoo-shin unconsciously clenched his hands. In the straight line where the liquid was rushing, there was the hidden boss’s crystal stone. ['The Bloodline of Stoyas', owned by Henri Raymond Charles François VII, observes a 'The Sadist Who Chews Hearts and Swallows Blood'.] The illusion has changed. The princess, who was favored by her father, was stripped of her throne by her younger brother because she was the daughter of a lowly slave. The younger brother, an incompetent cancerous soldier, killed her newborn son and forcibly sterilized her. As the first woman to ascend to the throne, she had enemies on all sides. He burned at the stake the concubines who had colluded with the enemy. He strengthened his position as king by brutally killing his enemies. He defended the country from foreign invasion. Until the king's last breath, the white-skinned people who dared not look down on the kingdom fabricated and spread evil rumors that the king was a cruel sadist and even a cannibal. [The 'Bloodline of Stoyas' owned by Henri Raymond Charles François VII records a 'The Sadist Who Chews Hearts and Swallows Blood'.] A new record has been set for welcome. The king, who had used everything he had, decided to use religion as well. The king converted to the religion of the white-skinned humans, and the sea gods and ancestral gods were sad but accepted the king's decision. The king, who had used everything he had, decided to use religion as well. The king converted to the religion of the white-skinned humans, and the sea gods and ancestral spirits, although saddened, understood and embraced the king's decision. "Kuaaaah! Hot, hot! Oh my King!" The screams of the concubines being burned were the cries of the demon beast. Every time the demon beast screamed, a disgusting smell of burning flesh arose, and every time the demon beast rolled around in pain, flames broke out. In the midst of the flames, the king opened his eyes. [Hidden Boss 'The King Who Respects Every Blade of Grass' appears.] ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Editor M, eteryl If you wanna become a translator, editor or proofreader, please use the discord link given below and follow the instructions in the recruit channel. We made a discord server! please join us!

Even though he had never harmed him or treated him badly, he felt unnecessarily nervous because of the conversation he had with Hyeon Gyu-ha. 'Since you're the guild leader, there should be a lot of people who know you, so should I just pass by and leave?' However, Gong Tae-seong raised his hand dryly to those who tried to greet him and approached the table where In Yoo-shin was sitting. He was accompanied by Han Jun-soo and an unfamiliar man. He swallowed hard as he watched him slowly approach where he was sitting, but Gong Tae-seong gave him a normal greeting. “So, you see everything even in a place like this.” "Hello, Yoo-shin- ssi ." Han Jun-soo, who had become even more sorrowful after spending two days and one night together, bowed his head happily. The frivolous man next to him spoke first with a smiling face. “You’re Yoo-shin? I’m Jang-Beom. You know that, right?” "Ah, yes! Hello." Jang-Beom is a top-ranking hunter in the Narsha Guild, said to be the closest to S-class. He is a famous hunter whose face is confusing, but whose name is remembered. “Hey, I’ve heard a lot of rumors about you already. How on earth did you tame Gyu-ha? Was he a tameable creature?” "It was just, well……………….” “I really wanted to see your face, so I planned to go on a dungeon with you, but I suddenly had to take a dump, so you left me behind while I was in the bathroom. Isn’t that too much? I have constipation, so it has been a long time since I’ve had such a great time, so I can’t congratulate you.” “Such a pity thing…………………” I ended up hearing a private story about bodily functions from someone I was meeting for the first time. There was a reason why they were known as being crazy. Han Jun-soo's eyes widened and Gong Tae-seong, who couldn't stand hearing this, hit the back of his head. “You, you little mouth!” “Papa always hates tigers.” Jang Beom stuck his mouth out like a child. With Choi Jin-hyeok being naughty on the outside and Jang Beom causing trouble on the inside, it seems that Guild Leader Narsha can't do anything anyone wants. Thanks to that, the tension was relieved. “You can ignore this guy.” "yes." “Anyway, did you come with Hyeon Gyu-ha?” "Just now, Gyu-ha- ssi  won the bid for items and artifacts." "Was it? I just arrived because I heard the item I had been keeping an eye on would be auctioned off in the last session." Gong Tae-seong tapped out one of the auction items from the auction catalog. In Yoo-shin’s eyes widened when he saw the auction item. It was a pity to say this to him, but Hyeon Gyu-ha seemed to be very interested as well. “What did you win? A gift from Yoo-shin- ssi ?” Han Jun-soo smiled and spoke to him as if he were talking to his youngest brother who was much older than him. With three large men standing in front of him, it felt like he was facing a wall. Hyeon Gyu-ha was tall and muscular, but maybe because of his slender figure or his lively atmosphere, he never felt stuffy. “An artifact that amplifies mana.” Gong Tae-seong furrowed his brows slightly. “Even if you amplify your mana, where is there any use for it?” Gong Tae-seong pointed out what Hyeon Gyu-ha and Cho Sang-pil had overlooked. This person seemed to have the most objective and cool judgment. As expected, the guild leader wasn't just anyone's job. While In Yoo-shin was expressing his useless admiration, Han Jun-soo poked him in the side. "Hey, you shouldn't say it like that. If you had one, wouldn't you be able to use it well somehow? You could even tame your hamster more, right?" “My place is small, and they get a bit jealous, so it's difficult to bring any more (of them).” "I guess hamsters are sensitive to having siblings." Han Jun-soo, who wasn't there when the erosion gate was taking place, guessed that it was a story about a hamster, but Gong Tae-seong had an unpleasant expression on his face. It seemed that he had realized that it was a story about Hyeon Gyu-ha. Jang Beom interjected, rubbing the back of his head. “If you have a lot of mana, you can use bound artifacts freely. That’s perfect. Ask Hunter Gyu-ha to find one for you.” “Yoo-shin- ssi , you should learn from our guild leader and choose your bound artifacts carefully.” "If possible, it would be perfect if it were a taming-related artifact. Are there any dungeons based on related legends or true stories?" “Aren’t there any legends about taming monsters?” As In Yoo-shin listened to the conversation of the two people who started to talk like cousins ​​who met during the holidays, a strange intuition suddenly flashed through his mind. As if he was looking through opaque glass, something kept flashing through his mind. Could it possibly have something to do with the message about Gong Tae-seong being printed out? After hesitating for a while with a vague feeling, he asked quietly. “Guild leader.” "hmm?" “Do you raise fish at home? Not small ones like tropical fish, but big ones.” "no." Gong Tae-seong's answer was natural. That's why In Yoo-shin, who was staring right in front of him, couldn't catch the moment he heard the question. Even though he had heard the answer as no, he still had a strange feeling that the shadow of a very large fish was overlapping him. He was about to open his mouth again to ask if it had something to do with the fish, but Gong Tae-seong was faster than him in raising his hand. “Excuse me.” He lowered his head slightly, seemed to be looking at something, and held out a handkerchief. He motioned for me to wipe his mouth, so he took his handkerchief and wiped it. It seemed like there were crumbs from the finger food he was eating earlier stuck to it. “Gong Tae-seong.” And at a coincidental timing, Hyeon Gyu-ha witnessed the sight. Because it was at an oblique angle, he mistook it for Gong Tae Sung covering In Yoo-shin’s face. A cold, chilling voice split the surroundings. The air that had been buzzing with people gathering in groups of three or four, eating finger food and trying to be friendly, suddenly became stiff. As the oppressive atmosphere grew, people split left and right like the miracle of Moses. Gong Tae-seong straightened his back and met his cold gaze that showed no emotion. His face showed that there was no need to correct the misunderstanding or to avoid a fight. In the sudden situation, In Yoo-shin was also flustered, but he couldn’t think of how to stop Hyeon Gyu-ha. If I suddenly said it was a misunderstanding, other people would think of me as even more strange. Suddenly, 8- se  bit the tip of In Yoo-shin’s finger without hurting it. “Squuek.” Its black eyes, shining like jewels, were determined. The sound of heels hitting the floor with neither slow nor fast steps was eerie. Some people turned pale in the face at the ominous look of the two hunters and avoided them, while others searched for popcorn while recalling the rumor of the 'Hyeon Gyu-ha - Hyeon Gyu-ha's boyfriend - Gong Tae-seong's love triangle' that disappeared after wandering the Internet for a while. Jang Beom was the latter. When even the guards who are supposed to stop unnecessary commotion do not dare to approach. “Squeak!” 8- se  that Inyushin threw out spread his limbs like a flying squirrel and bravely hit the ground. Because the opponent was In Yoo-shin, he completely let his guard down on Hyeon Gyu-ha's face even though he knew that he was flying towards him. "Squeak! Squeak! Squeak!" “That’s not a rat, that’s a chick.” Hyeon Gyu-ha glared at 8- se 's nape, which was swaying and hitting his face with his short limbs, as he grabbed it with two fingers and pulled it away. His voice was quite cold, but his senses had returned, and the pressure flowing from him gradually subsided. “If I turned this thing’s tail like a propeller, wouldn’t it be able to fly?” “Flying squirrels are also rodents, so is there some way………………?” “Pieng!” I don't know if it's possible or not. Anyway, the atmosphere was relieved thanks to the brave sacrifice of 8-se , so In Yoo-shin secretly brushed his chest. Jang Beom, who regretfully picked up the popcorn, waved his hand. “Hey, Gyu-ha. Long time no see? If you want to fight our Papa, just come to Narsha Guild.” Of course, Hyeon Gyu-ha ignored the greeting. Just then, the music signaling the end of break was heard, so they too went back to their tables. “If you want to keep seeing that crazy dog ​​who distrusts people, you’ll have to worry about your own identity first.” Before Gong Tae-seong returned, he lightly tapped In Yoo-shin on the shoulder and whispered something, but received a sharp glare from Hyeon Gyu-ha. He sat down on the chair, holding 8- se  who was running towards him as a prisoner on the table with his palms. “There was something on the corner of my mouth, so he gave me a handkerchief.” “Where?” “Here.” He pointed with his finger without thinking, and he felt something moist along with a clicking sound. Hyeon Gyu-ha, whose eyes met his, smiled bashfully. “Disinfection by your pet rat.” All sorts of things were tugging at my heartstrings, like it was just a handkerchief touching me, or other people seeing me, but I just kept my mouth shut. It seemed like Hyeon Gyu-ha was feeling better, so that was fine. Before he knew it, he pulled his finger away from Hyeon Gyu-ha and changed his speech. “Do you have anything else to bid on?” “There’s nothing in particular.” Even though he clearly knew that it was his intention to change the subject, Hyeon Gyu-ha silently complied with him as he always did. Instead, his consideration made his heart feel heavy and stuffy. "Is there anything you want? Should I show you the catalog? Actually, I only looked at the 'Junggin Khatun's Beokteuk' and didn't check the catalog properly, so I don't know what you'll like in the later time slot." “I don’t know if it will come out.” “I think Gyu-ha- ssi  would be more interested in it than me.” “Well, what is that?" “This is the hidden boss’s crystal stone.” ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Editor M, eteryl If you wanna become a translator, editor or proofreader, please use the discord link given below and follow the instructions in the recruit channel. 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#9 While Chae Yoo-jeong was washing up, I washed my hands in another bathroom and went into the kitchen. I'm not very good at cooking, so I can't make anything great, but fortunately, I have a fridge full of side dishes. They were sent to me from my parents' house a few days ago. I put the side dishes on separate plates and brought them to the table, then boiled the galbitang I bought at a specialty store. I also finished frying two eggs, which even a clumsy person like me could easily make, and the table looked quite abundant. 'I'm hungry.' The smell of food brought back a forgotten hunger. Now that I think about it, I hadn't eaten anything all day. I had completely forgotten because I was so focused on Chae Yoo-jeong. 'You had a headache in the morning, and now you even forget that you're hungry? This is really annoying. Yoo ji-han.' Including the nightmares I had while sleeping, my mind was a total mess. I couldn't help but sigh at my own pathetic self. After filling the table and waiting for a moment, Chae Yoo-jeong soon came out of the bathroom. “You must be very hungry since you’ve been starving all day. Sit down quickly.” Chae Yoo-jeong, who was sitting across from me, quietly picked up his spoon. However, he swallowed hard when he saw the abundance of  food, so it seemed like he was really hungry, even though he didn't say anything. After sitting across from each other and having a late lunch, this time I went into the bathroom. I turned on the shower, got wet, and thought quietly. 'Anyway, in the end, I still have to buy a ring.' Both Chae Yoo-jeong and I went to buy a couple rings without telling each other and got caught. So, I have to go out again to buy a ring later. In this case, I should have been honest from the beginning and gone with him to try to match it up. Judging from the fact that Chae Yoo-jeong was trying to get ready secretly, it seems like he wanted the ring. 'Should I contact Tae-young hyung now?' Or maybe it would be better to go to another department store tomorrow since there might be a ring that suits Chae Yoo-jeong's taste. After washing up and going to the living room, Chae Yoo-jeong, who was sitting quietly on the sofa, looked back at me. Chae Yoo-jeong, who was looking at me with a pale face, looked much better than before. As expected, people tend to feel better after washing with warm water and eating delicious food. 'I'm ready to talk.' I approached Chae Yoo-jeong, roughly brushing back my hair that was still slightly wet. "Did you brush your teeth while I was showering? You're really diligent." "Yes." As I stroked his head and cheeks with both hands as if I was stroking a puppy, Chae Yoo-jeong rested his face comfortably on my hands. After stroking him enough, I sat down next to him. "Yoo-jeong-i, if you're feeling better, would you like to talk to your hyung now?" "Yes……." I wondered where to start. I hesitated for a moment before opening my mouth. "First of all, I'm not really angry." “…….” "I'm not really a fan of lying, but that doesn't mean I hate them at all. If you want to help someone or give me a gift without telling me, like this, you can do it as much as you want." Honestly, even if Chae Yoo-jeong tries to hide it, it's obvious, so it's impossible for me not to know. That’s why it’s better for him to feel comfortable lying. When I explained it as calmly as I could, Yoo-jeong hesitated while listening with his eyes down. "That's a lie... It bothers me that I did it." "Yes." "You were sick today. I went out alone and didn't do anything right...…” The more I talk, the louder my voice becomes. Chae Yoo-jung became very depressed. "I can go buy rings later. Kwon Do-hyun has a lot of work scheduled, so I would have met him on my own if I didn't go." Chae Yoo-jung deeply regretted it and lamented his decisions a little. "I should have just been next to you." "Well." I rubbed my forehead while listening to Chae Yoo-jeong's desperate heart. No, I had a headache in the morning. After all, it was a stress headache caused by imagining and being jealous. Of course, I felt guilty because I felt like I had instilled a sense of guilt in my baby, saying that my loved one was sick. I laughed bitterly and poked Chae Yoo-jeong's cheek with my finger. Then, Chae Yoo-jeong, who was bowing down sadly, looked back at me. "Yoo-jeong, do you know what I went to that department store for?" "What?" "Aren’t you curious? As to why you met me there." Chae Yoo-jung looked puzzled later. It seems that the previous meeting, which was unnatural, has just come to mind. "Actually, um... I went to buy it, too." “……?” “A couple rings. I wanted to prepare it secretly and give it to you as a gift.” Chae Yoo-jeong opened his eyes wide after hearing the following confession. Light sparkled in his hazel eyes. “I went to the biggest department store because I wanted to see a variety of designs. I don’t know what you’ll like.” "Hyung……." “But our Yoo-jeong had the same thought as Hyung. Isn’t it strange? I guess it’s a good thing. If we bought them without knowing that we were both preparing them, we would have had to wear two rings each.” As he added playfully, Chae Yoo-jeong's cheeks quickly turned red. The guilt from before had completely disappeared from his face, which was always filled with joy. “We both got caught trying to get ready secretly, so let’s stop blaming ourselves. Okay?” Chae Yoo-jeong nodded vigorously with the aforementioned expression on her face. “And… let’s go out together tomorrow and pick out a pretty ring. And while we’re at it, let’s eat something delicious and look around. Okay?” I reached out and gently rubbed Chae Yoo-jeong's eyes and cheek. He felt warm to the touch. Chae Yoo-jeong, who had been absentmindedly watching my gestures as if he couldn't believe it, suddenly stood up with a determined expression on her face. “Yoo-jeong- ah ?” “Hyung, just a moment.” Chae Yoo-jeong ran into the bedroom and came back out a few seconds later. He approached me cautiously, looking at me with an awkward and embarrassed expression. The guy standing in front of me unnaturally held out his hand that he had been hiding behind his back. “……!” Surprisingly, what he was holding in his hand was a luxurious velvet-covered ring case. I looked up at Chae Yoo-jeong in bewilderment, swallowed dry saliva, and spoke while trembling. “I’m sorry for hiding it. By the way, I bought this as soon as I got on vacation.” "What?" You bought it as soon as you got on vacation? “Then why did you go buy another ring?” “I don’t know much about this……” Chae Yoo-jeong smiled shyly. “I wasn’t confident. I didn’t know if Hyung would like it, if I was doing the right thing, I really didn’t know anything… So……” He shut his eyes tightly as if he didn't know what to say. I looked at that face and slowly opened the ring case. Inside the case that was opened while resting on Chae Yoo-jeong’s hand, there were two rings neatly placed inside. A silver ring with a clear gem set in the center. As soon as I saw the pair of identical rings, a tickling sensation spread through my chest. My heart beat pleasantly and a warm sensation rose up my neck and to my face. 'How……’ How can this happen? From the moment I first decided to get a couples’ ring until today, I have looked at countless ring designs. I wasn't satisfied with just seeing the images on the Internet, so I went to several department stores to see the actual product with my own eyes. But none of them were to my liking. I was really not satisfied with anything, so I was worried about what to do…… This ring that Chae Yoo-jeong prepared dug deep into my heart. 'How can you be so pretty?' I could not help but imagine Chae Yoo-jeong's hand with a ring on it. It was really, so... so pretty. The tips of my fingers that were touching the top of the ring trembled slightly. I couldn't hold it in any longer and whispered. “Pretty.” “……!” “You’re pretty, Yoo-jeong- ah .” Chae Yoo-jeong, who had been waiting for my reaction with his tense shoulders, let out a short sigh of relief. Then, his eyes turned even redder. The water welling up in his eyes made it seem like he would burst into tears at any moment. I was also overcome with emotion. It was driving me crazy. It would be really embarrassing to cry after receiving a ring as a gift from a younger person, so I desperately tried to pretend that everything was fine and reached out my hand. “Put it on.” Chae Yoo-jeong took the ring out of the case with trembling hands. The beautifully shining silver ring gently slipped onto my ring finger. When did he find out my size and buy it like this? Did he measure it secretly while he was sleeping like I was planning to? Thinking about it like that, I felt sorry and proud at the same time. The ring fit me perfectly. I looked at the ring that was perfectly placed on my ring finger as if drawn on it, and then took out the remaining ring that was still in the case. "Hand." A hand that was shaking and not calming down at all was extended to me. Honestly, it was incredibly cute, but I couldn't laugh because my hands were shaking as I put the ring on him. Chae Yoo-jeong's hand with the ring on it was as pretty as I had imagined. I kissed the back of his hand and held it with my fingers interlocked. My hands and Chae Yoo-jeong's, who shared the ring, were deeply intertwined. "Thank you." “……” “I will cherish it for a long time.” Chae Yoo-jeong could no longer bear it and shed big tears. I hugged Chae Yoo-jeong, who was crying with a mixture of relief and happiness. I also became happy with the warm body temperature filling my body. *** Chae Yoo-jeong's breath tickled my lips as the kiss that started on the sofa never broke apart on our way to our bedroom. A strange sense of satisfaction filled me. It was a desire that I had personally revealed to Chae Yoo-jeong, who knew nothing about it. It was a somewhat base feeling of having won the first experience with a lover, but I did not want to deny it. Anyway, my feelings towards Chae Yoo-jeong are just dirty and sinful. Chae Yoo-jeong lightly grabbed my face. Perhaps the emotions from earlier had not yet calmed down, as his eyes were still red and his long eyelashes were moist. I smiled and gave Chae Yoo-jeong a short kiss first. The lips that had once playfully met soon became deeper. “Umm……” I leaned back, wrapping my arms around Chae Yoo-jeong's shoulders, who was leaning against his upper body. A hot tongue swept over me, biting my lips to the point of slight pain, sending shivers down my spine. This has an impact. "Ha……." Chae Yoo-jeong climbed over my still body, fervently deepening our kiss as his hand snaked upwards, slipping into my shirt whilst deftly stroking my waist. The gesture of slowly taking off my clothes while giving me a kiss on the lips was very natural. He was already good with his hands and sense. And with the experience gained from a long relationship, it was only natural that he was good at it. So I usually do whatever Chae Yoo-jeong wants. I have gotten better at it so it doesn't hurt me. But, today. As I grabbed Chae Yoo-jeong's collar and pulled him down, he fell onto the bed. As he was flustered, I quickly turned over and straddled him.  "Hyung?" Chae Yoo-jeong blinked slowly at the sudden change in posture. I instinctively pushed the shoulder of the guy who was trying to raise his upper body and took off the T-shirt he was wearing in one breath. "I received a ring from our Yoo-jeong, so I can't just sit still, right?" "Yes?" "Okay, hurray~." I quickly took off my top before Chae Yoo-jeong came to his senses. My hands became much faster than Chae Yoo-jeong's. *** HM: Yay!! FF: It's time… --- Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Fanatic fan We made a Discord Server ! please join us!

#8 *** Even though she broke up with Kwon Do-hyun, that didn't mean Min Ye-seul gave up on her dream. Min Ye-seul, who cut ties with her parents who were against her until the end and left home, moved into a goshiwon with the money she had saved from tutoring. It would have been nice to move into a university dormitory, but there was no choice because the application period had passed. Min Ye-seul finished her semester there and began preparing in earnest to become a reporter. Thanks to Kwon Do-hyun, she got to know the world of e-sports, and by hearing various stories, she was able to understand to some extent how the game works, but studying with the goal of becoming a journalist was another matter. She was so busy preparing for college graduation and job hunting at the same time that she didn't have time to open her eyes. The year she spent at the gosiwon* was really hard, but she didn't give up and persevered until the end. The effort paid off the following year after finishing the semester. She was hired as a full-time reporter for a game company under the MCN company. It was a great achievement on a day in early spring when the weather was gradually getting warmer. Min Ye-seul's parents, who thought she would not be able to endure it and would soon give up and return, gave up after seeing their daughter living in a small goshiwon for a year and eventually getting a job as a reporter. Min Ye-seul accepted her parents' request, which was similar to a reconciliation, to return home, saying that they would no longer oppose her, and thus began her social life as a reporter. Of course, becoming a reporter didn't mean she could do interviews right away. In the beginning, she couldn't go out to the field because she was learning the job, and even when she wrote articles, they didn't contain anything noteworthy. A few more months passed like that. When things got a little more familiar, she was finally given the task of interviewing. It was the interview schedule with professional players that Min Ye-seul had been longing for. Unfortunately, it wasn't the LVS team that Kwon Do-hyun was a part of, but if things continued like this, it was clear that she would soon be able to interview the LVS team. That day, Min Ye-seul smiled proudly at that thought. Kwon Do-hyun has retired after a long professional career. “Retirement? Honestly, I didn’t expect it at all. I thought he would do it for a few more years.” Min Ye-seul, reminiscing about the past, smiled bitterly. Without having to look far, isn't Chae Yoo-jeong, who is right in front of me, actively working? Kwon Do-hyun, who played alongside Chae Yoo-jeong as the jungler for the LVS team, was expected to continue his career as a player for at least another year or two. Who would have thought he would retire without any regrets like that? She had been waiting for the day when she could confidently meet someone with her job as a reporter, but the person she was supposed to meet had retired. Min Ye-seul was shocked and regretted it at the same time. If I had known this would happen, I would have acted crazy and contacted you as soon as I got the job. After hearing the news of his retirement, she tried calling and texting him, but both were completely ignored. As she told that story, Min Ye-seul smiled bitterly with a slightly embarrassed expression. “I know. It’s been a while since we broke up and I haven’t heard back from you, so it’s not good to keep trying to meet up. It’s also a nuisance. But……” Her voice trembled slightly. Min Ye-seul bit her lips hard, unable to finish her sentence as if her throat was blocked, and lowered her head with sad eyes. “But, I just can’t give up like this.” “……” “I want to meet him one last time and talk face to face.” Min Ye-seul bowed her head deeply toward Chae Yoo-jeong and asked her a favor. “If it’s okay… Could you ask Do-hyun for a moment and ask him for me? If Do-hyun says no, I won’t be stubborn and will just give up. Just, at least ask…… Please.” Chae Yoo-jeong was quietly lost in thought at Min Ye-seul's desperate appearance. If it were any other time, I would have refused without a second thought. To be honest, I didn't really feel like helping until just now. But the earnest gaze and attitude of Min Ye-seul that she had just seen shook Chae Yoo-jeong's heart. Because there is someone that Chae Yoo-jeong just can't give up on. A person who is deeply rooted and cannot be forgotten no matter how much time passes. A person who you try to hold on to even once, even though you know the relationship is over… I also have that person. It must be sincere enough to bow down and ask a favor to a stranger who is not even close to her. Perhaps, in this matter alone, I feel like I can understand Min Ye-seul better than anyone else. “……” As the silence grew longer, the corners of Min Ye-seul's mouth gradually lowered. 'It's going to be difficult, after all.' If I were to receive a request like this right away, it would only make me feel uncomfortable. It was at that moment that Min Ye-seul, who had swallowed a sigh, was about to apologize first. "Yes." "......yes?" “I’ll do it. I’ll just ask Kwon Do-hyun if he wants to meet you, okay?” Although he said it in a calm tone, he was actually determined to persuade Kwon Do-hyun to go out. Chae Yoo-jeong was in a similar situation to Min Ye-seul when she was still hanging on to Yu Ji-han, so much so that she became overly immersed in the situation. Min Ye-seul blinked blankly, as if she had not expected him to agree so readily, and then nodded hurriedly. “Yes, yes! Just asking is enough. T-thank you.” “Yes. Give me your number. I’ll call you later and let you know the results.” Min Ye-seul swallowed dry saliva as she received Chae Yoo-jeong's cell phone and quickly dialed the number. “Now that we’re done talking, let’s go out.” Since Yoo Ji-han said he would pick me up at the company on time, I didn't have time to chatter any longer. Min Ye-seul, who followed Chae Yoo-jeong, who got up from his seat without any hesitation, asked with the aforementioned face. “C-chae Yoo-jeong Sense. Is there anything you need? I don’t know how to call it a favor, but I really appreciate it. If there’s anything I can do to help, please let me know.” ”It’s no……” Chae Yoo-jeong, who was just helping the two meet and then trying to leave, stopped himself as he was about to immediately say no. Chae Yoo-jeong, who had thought of something, looked at Min Ye-seul for a moment. Min Ye-seul, dressed in a casual suit, exuded a luxurious vibe at first glance. Judging from the necklace and watch she was wearing, she seemed to be interested in accessories as well. He only spoke to her briefly, but she was much more sociable than he was. Chae Yoo-jeong, who needed help from someone with good sense at the time, accepted Min Ye-seul's offer. “Then… Do you know anything about couple rings?”  “Yes?” A question that came after much hesitation. Min Ye-seul unconsciously asked about the soft topic of ‘couple ring’ that was mentioned with a serious expression that she only saw during a match. “You said ‘couple rings’?” *** Chae Yoo-jeong, who had been explaining everything that had happened with Min Ye-seul, looked at me with a very gloomy expression. “I’m sorry for lying……” The timid guy's cheeks turned a bright red. “I wanted to buy a ring and give it to Hyung as a gift without telling him. But I just couldn’t figure out what he would like…….” “………So you came to the department store with that reporter to buy a ring?” “Yes. I met Kwon Do-hyun briefly at lunchtime, and then I went shopping.” To summarize, it was like this. Yesterday afternoon, after hearing Min Ye-seul's story, Chae Yoo-jeong called Kwon Do-hyeon right away on her way down to the first floor. He had been seeing Chae Yoo-jeong for quite some time, so he readily agreed to the sudden request to meet, saying, "If that's what you want, then so be it." However, Kwon Do-hyun, who has been playing for a long time but is still a rookie as a coach, had a difficult time making time for himself regardless of whether it was weekdays or weekends because he was busy. -Well, maybe tomorrow lunch time. Let's have a meal together. Chae Yoo-jeong conveyed the promise she had easily obtained to Min Ye-seul. And that same night. Chae Yoo-jeong, who went to answer a phone call from Min Ye-seul after drinking wine with Yu Ji-han, locked the bedroom door tightly to prevent the contents of the call from being leaked. -That's great. I have a friend who works at the accessories section of a department store. I'll tell her in advance, so we can go down tomorrow after lunch and pick out a ring together. … And so the two, no, the three of them met on a bright Saturday afternoon. "Haha……" When I learned the full story of the incident, all I could say was a hollow laugh. I never thought my Yoo-jeong would become a matchmaker. I've worried about him because he doesn't have many friends, but I never imagined something like this would happen. “So you had lunch with those two?” "……no." " Unn ?" “They had lunch together. I just spent time at the cafe.” “What? No, why? They met thanks to you, so they should at least get you something to eat.” I asked him a question without realizing it because it was absurd, and Chae Yoo-jeong hesitated and then answered. “I didn’t want to eat between those two. The atmosphere was just too…….” “……” Well, it's not easy to have a meal together between lovers who broke up a long time ago and just met again. Besides, the conversation must have gone pretty well if it wasn't in the mood to interfere. When I see Chae Yoo-jeong seemingly looking like he hates it. “Wait a minute, so you’ve been starving all this time? You even went out without eating breakfast.”  “Yes……” Aigo, Yoo-jeong. I grabbed my head and wrapped it around my head, then quickly put on my seatbelt. “Okay. Let’s go home first.” I should go and feed my baby first. *** Even after arriving home, Chae Yoo-jeong still looked listless. Looking at the back of his dispirited head, I could vaguely see what he was thinking. He was probably blaming himself, thinking, 'I lied to you and didn't even buy you a ring. I'm such an idiot...' Of course, it's true that I was jealous, but I've never been angry about something like this since we started dating. I was really worried about Chae Yoo-jeong, who was scared alone. “Yoo-jeong- ah .” As I closed the front door and went in, I lightly kissed Chae Yoo-jeong's white cheek and he flinched. "Hey."  "Ugh. When you're feeling depressed, you usually feel better after washing up and eating. Come back soon. “Go wash up and come back. I’ll prepare dinner.” “Huh? No! I……” When I patted his buttocks like a child, Chae Yoo-jeong blushed in an instant and nodded. --- Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Fanatic fan We made a Discord Server ! please join us!

#7 *** Even after getting into the parked car, Chae Yoo-jeong still kept his mouth tightly shut. An uncomfortable silence fell over us as I remained silent, trying to sort out what had just happened. 'If you look at his reaction, it's definitely related to me.' There were so many things I didn't understand about how he ended up meeting a reporter and coming all the way here to buy a ring. I would like to ask and confirm this and that, but…… ‘Oh my.' I glanced to the side and fell silent. A gloomy atmosphere hung over Chae Yoo-jeong, who had his head down. Instead of prodding and poking for an explanation, it was more important to cheer him up first. “Um, Yoo-jeong- ah .” “......” When I called his name brightly, his fidgeting fingers flinched. “Yoo-jeong- ah , are you going to keep doing that?” “......” “I want to see your face. I’m really not angry.” As I spoke soothingly, Chae Yoo-jeong hesitated. His cheeks, hidden by his hair, began to flush a little. “Or is Yoo-jeong mad at me? Because I pretended to know you earlier?” "No!" Chae Yoo-jeong raised his head and shouted. Only then did our eyes meet. “I finally get to see your face.” "……sorry." “What are you sorry for?” “Y-you see…….” “Wait, wait. I’m not trying to argue.” I felt like I was going to cry, my hand squeezing Chae Yoo-jeong's hand tightly. His body temperature was lower than usual. “I’ve said this many times, but I’m really not mad. It’s okay. You don't have to be so self-conscious just because you went shopping at the department store with someone you know.” “…….” “Of course… I was a little jealous.” When I added my sincerity as a joke and smiled awkwardly, Chae Yoo-jeong blinked and his cheeks turned a little redder. Somehow, he seemed more relaxed when I said I was jealous than when I said I wasn’t angry. “It’s not like that…….” Chae Yoo-jeong, who had been hesitating, finally opened his mouth, perhaps emboldened by his jealous remarks. “I was going to do it without telling Hyung…….” " Unn ?" The corners of Chae Yoo-jeong's eyes drooped. “I was trying to prepare it without telling Hyung……” "Uh?" Chae Yoo-jeong glanced at me in confusion and began to speak cautiously. *** The beginning of all this was just yesterday, when the interview ended. Chae Yoo-jeong, who was left alone with the interviewer Min Ye-seul due to his teammates' strange consideration, looked at her with a blank expression. “Kughm.” Min Ye-seul, who coughed awkwardly at the sharp gaze, opened her mouth first. “First of all, I apologize. I’m sorry for causing any misunderstanding.” “Yes. So what’s your business?” She scratched the back of her neck at the cold, indifferent reaction and then said. “Um, if you don’t mind, I’d like to ask you a favor.” "Ask?" “I… know player Tenet, uh, player Kwon Do-hyun.” Min Ye-seul kept fidgeting with her hands on the table, as if she was nervous. Her nervousness was evident not only in her actions but also in her facial expression. “I heard that Chae Yoo-jeong is close with Kwon Do-hyun. You two actually played on the same team for a long time.” "Yes." Chae Yoo-jeong didn't care whether Min Ye-seul was nervous or not. He just wanted her to get to the point quickly and leave. His voice, which was focused on Yoo Ji-han, who was about to meet him, lost its soul in real time. The reason I answered with the minimum of courtesy was because I wanted to live a good life and go to work. “T-that... so……” Min Ye-seul hesitated with her face turning a little pale before continuing to speak. “Could you please contact Kwon Do-hyun and arrange for a meeting between us?” "Ah! I'm not trying to do anything weird. You don't have to worry about that.” Chae Yoo-jeong, who had been listening to the story with a blank expression, slightly frowned. "Yes?" “If we know each other, you can contact each other without having to go through me, right?” “Please……” Min Ye-seul slumped her shoulders. “It’s been a while since I’ve contacted you. To be exact, Do-hyun isn’t answering my calls.” “Are you trying to make up by fighting?” “Similar, but.” Min Ye-seul, who had been biting her lips with a complicated expression, suddenly let out a deep sigh and began explaining as if she had given up. "In fact………………" The story that started like that was somewhat unexpected for Chae Yoo-jeong. Because it was an unexpected love story. Min Ye-seul met Kwon Do-hyun by chance through an acquaintance when she was a college student. “It might sound funny if an eSports reporter were to say this, but back then, the only game I knew was Tetris. So the idea of ​​becoming a professional gamer seemed really new to me.” Of course, that wasn't the only reason I became close with Kwon Do-hyun. Kwon Do-hyun has a calm personality and often has a blank expression, so he may seem indifferent at first glance, but if you get to know him, you'll find that he's actually very considerate and quick-witted. Even though Min Ye-seul didn't know much about games, he answered each question diligently without being annoyed, and when she said she wanted to go watch the game, he even prepared a ticket and gave it to her as a gift. Min Ye-seul often buys him coffee or a movie out of gratitude for his kindness and gentleness. As the meeting continued naturally, the light feelings became heavy in an instant. Even during the season, the two continued to keep in touch, and when they finally got a vacation, Kwon Do-hyun cautiously confessed his love to Min Ye-seul while dropping her off at night. He hesitated for a while, then his face turned red and he whispered that he liked her. His pure white hands, visible under his coat, were visibly shaking, so Min Ye-seul couldn't help but laugh. The relationship that started like that went smoothly. It was difficult to even meet Kwon Do-hyun unless he took a vacation in the middle of the season due to his athletic activities, but Min Ye-seul also had a very busy college life, so she had no particular complaints. Rather, I should say that it was because we were both busy that we became more passionate about each other. We each lived our own lives diligently, and when we finally made time to meet, we were happy and joyful. As their relationship passed a year, Min Ye-seul began to secretly look forward to marriage without even realizing it. Of course, he was still a student, so it wouldn't be possible right away, Kwon Do-hyun might not feel the same way, and probably thought it was too childish... But... Who wouldn't think about marriage while continuing to date their beloved partner without any major problems? Who wouldn't have imagined a future with that person at least once? Her naive hopes were shattered six months before she graduated from college. “I originally wanted to be a teacher. My parents are both teachers, and I grew up hearing people tell me to be a teacher, so naturally I thought about pursuing that path.” But then she met Do-hyun and learned about the world of e-sports. The profession of a journalist began to loom in her mind. Min Ye-seul, who didn't even know the details of the game, was somewhat shocked by the change in herself. I don't like to go out and just stay in the library and study, but I want to become a reporter who deals with people. It wasn't just her boyfriend's job that she was interested in. Min Ye-seul seriously fell in love with the world of e-sports. The cool-headed game that is made up of natural skills and effort, and the passion of the players that can be felt in it. And, although it is a bit funny, the part where you have to study the meta* that changes every season and the various game flows is also very interesting. After suffering and worrying for a long time, Min Ye-seul finally confessed to her parents that she wanted to become a reporter before graduation, and the result was...… dismal. Her parents, who had been teachers for a long time, did not understand Min Ye-seul at all, who wanted to become a journalist, especially in the gaming industry. To make matters worse, their interference worsened, and the fact that she was dating Kwon Do-hyun was discovered, making the situation even worse. Min Ye-seul, who had only lived by what her parents told her to do, didn't know how to deal with it, so she couldn't properly handle it. Still, she tried to solve it somehow so that Kwon Do-hyun, who was preparing for the game, wouldn't worry....... I'm sorry. Let's stop. She couldn't stop Kwon Do-hyun from saying goodbye with a bitter smile. Kwon Do-hyun's face, as he said goodbye after a long time, was rough with fatigue. It was clear that he had spent several nights worrying and conflicting just like Min Ye-seul. Min Ye-seul, who had been seeing Kwon Do-hyun for a long time, easily realized that the parting words he gave her were considerate to her. Because he saw herself struggling between her parents and her boyfriend. He told her not to suffer anymore and to go back to the comfortable life she had before she met him… That kind of consideration. Kwon Do-hyun was regretting it. If it weren't for him, Min Ye-seul would have graduated from college like her parents wanted, become a teacher, and lived a peaceful life. Min Ye-seul, who noticed that Kwon Do-hyun regretted the relationship itself because he thought he ruined her life, couldn't bring herself to refuse the breakup. If the reason Kwon Do-hyun gave was selfish, Min Ye-seul would have also tried to hold on to him out of her own selfishness. Min Ye-seul knew that continuing to meet Kwon Do-hyun would only cause him pain, so she had no choice but to accept the breakup. Note 1) Meta: Metagame analysis. This refers to the strategies, tactics, and builds that are currently popular in the game. --- Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Fanatic fan We made a Discord Server ! please join us!

The reason I asked Cuffkni about my partner at the time was because I knew that he would soon disappear. There was no one to give him a gift. 'I don't know if Father had any other intentions...… No. Even so, unlike God, there was no way for Cuffkni, who couldn't come out of the darkness, to approach Yoo-shin- ssi .' I've thought about it a lot, but I really don't know. 'Is it really related to Gong Tae-seong's strange behavior...? I have the sense that it is an absurd connection, but since nothing comes to mind, I want to dig it up. Maybe it would be a good idea to visit Hoeryong once. 'The quickest and surest way is to just beat him up and shake him off.' Feeling the pain, 8- se  trembled and slowly pressed himself against In Yoo-shin. "Uh." In Yoo-shin, who was watching the auction without noticing the ominous atmosphere passing between the two, let out a low exclamation. Hyeon Gyu-ha also moved his gaze. It was a crimson feather fan. "Four months ago, Yang Ryeokdaeseon (a yokai who is the spirit of Yang), who appeared as the boss of a gate near Cheonan! This is a fan crafted from a single scale of the cold dragon he raises and feathers of a Yoozo (a two-headed, four-legged dark red bird). It always maintains a cool temperature, and when you flutter it, a chill blows that's just a little less cool than an air conditioner. Since it's summer, it would look nice too, right?" The auctioneer introduced the item with a joke. It was a pretty fan for decoration, but it was not practical. I would rather turn on a fan or air conditioner than use that. In Yoo-shin noticed that he was interested and Hyeon Gyu-ha bowed his head towards where he was sitting. “Do you like it?” "It's pretty, but I think it's better if it just has scales. I think scales would be better than marble for 6- se 's summer bed. The size seems just right, too." It was impractical and only a single scale, but it was a byproduct of a boss monster, so it was obvious that it would be very expensive. As expected, it started at 5 million won. He quickly gave up and went back to eating chocolate fondue, but Hyeon Gyu-ha raised his hand. “Uwhoa, I didn’t necessarily say I wanted to buy it.” “Can’t I buy my older sister a present?” Hyeon Gyu-ha participated in the auction while gently patting the back of In Yoo-shin's hand, who was trying to dissuade him, and the fan was sold for 8.7 million won. This was considered very cheap in this auction house. “Thank you, Gyu-ha- ssi . I’ll use it well.” “I would like to receive your thanks from Noona Henri Raymond Charles Françoise VI.” “What should I do?” “Um, what about a kiss?” In Yoo-shin, who remembered the time he had made 8- se  kiss his cheek, just laughed without saying a word. The auction continued, and after the appetizer items were finished, the main dish, the artifact, was introduced. In Yoo-shin felt confused about the concept of money at the auction price of hundreds of millions that was ridiculously mentioned. I didn’t know what artifact Hyeon Gyu-ha was after, but could I really accept something that expensive? “What are you thinking of buying?” “Looking at the order, it seems like it’s time to come out………………. Ah, it’s coming up there.” Just then, a new artifact appeared on the stage: a red hat with a tall crown and elaborate embroidery and pearl decorations. "Next, the artifact I'll introduce is 'Junggin Khatun's Beokteuk'. This artifact was obtained by closing the dungeon on Nangdo Island in Yeosu City and has the effect of increasing your mana stat. Since it might be an unfamiliar name, let me briefly explain. Junggin Khatun is a woman whose name isn't even recorded in historical books. However, she was also a great figure of her time in Mongolia who reunified the Tümed tribe, which had fragmented after the death of her husband, Altan Khan.” Continuing his speech, the auctioneer again pointed to the 'Junggin Khatun's Beokteuk' with his hand. “If you have an artifact belonging to a Mongolian, especially a female great figure who has achieved similar feats, I expect it to have a very good effect in terms of compatibility. Haha, I think everyone knows this.” In Yoo-shin whispered while pulling on Hyeon Gyu-ha’s sleeve. “So that’s why you gave Mandukai’s artifact first?” “She’s my granddaughter-in-law. That’s perfect.” “Uh, that’s how it is……………….” Mongolians are a nomadic people. At that time, it was natural for widows to remarry, especially to marry their brother-in-law or stepson. Junggin Khatun also married four men in her life, and although her genealogy is extremely complicated if you look at it in detail, she is Mandukai's granddaughter-in-law. Hyeon Gyu-ha's summary ability, following Ki-Jab, was surprising once again. “Even if I amplify my mana like Yoo-shin- ssi , it doesn't really make a noticeable difference for me. That's why I just kept the one that dropped a while ago, but now it's finally found its owner. You and I, Master- nim , are truly a match made in heaven.” In Yoo-shin nodded blankly at his words that listed the similarities between EX-class and F-class mana that were beyond measure . After all, even if you pour water into the ocean again, it won’t show……. Then, he was startled by the auctioneer’s words. "The auction price will start at 1 billion!" Artifacts that increase mana are also very useful for non-combatants and crafters. I thought they would be expensive, but I was actually shocked when I heard about them. But that was my mistake because I didn't know the situation. 1 billion was a relatively cheap price. Artifacts were always in short supply compared to demand, and they were expensive to call, but the problem was the form of 'Junggin Khatun's Beokteuk'. It was inconvenient for combatants to wear while hunting. Because of that, the attempt to buy artifacts of Mongolian great men to sell as a set also failed. The expected selling price was 4 billion won. With the waves of complaints rising from all over, Hyeon Gyu-ha only said one thing. "10 billion." In Yoo-shin's eyes popped out, and the auctioneer smiled broadly. "10 billion! It’s raised to 10 billion. The asking price will be raised in 100 million unit increments." The paddles went down faster than they came up. It seemed like it would be sold like this, but one of the hunters raised his paddle. Judging from the gaze he was glaring at Hyeon Gyu-ha, it seemed like he participated not because he wanted the artifact, but because he hated him and wanted to sabotage the deal. Hyeon Gyu-ha didn’t care whether it was true or not. "Number 57, 10.1 billion came out!" "20 billion." "20 billion, and 20.1 billion!" "30 billion." "30 billion! Don't you have more?" The hunter frowned and lowered his paddle. “Five, four, three, two, one. ‘Junggin Khatun's Beokteuk’ has been sold for 30 billion!” The auction ended when In Yoo-shin was speechless at the miracle of 1 billion jumping to 30 billion in the blink of an eye. "Then we'll take a 30-minute break. Thank you for joining us." Since it was an auction that also served as a light social gathering, there was plenty of time to rest. Since it was an auction house that did not allow agents, online, or written bids, the lineup of bidders was impressive. In fact, some people participated to expand their network rather than to bid, so the break time was even busier. In Yoo-shin also came to his senses belatedly and shook Hyeon Gyu-ha. “T-t-three billion…….” “Calm down. Would you like a cup of kombucha?” In Yoo-shin was forcibly calmed down because Hyeon Gyu-ha did not put the kombucha on his lips but instead put it in his mouth and tried to transfer it to him through a kiss. “T-t-t-thirty billion…… just using something worth that much feels like my neck would snap right off!” “Just because it’s a hat doesn’t mean you have to wear it for the artifact to be applied. It just has to come into contact with your body.” “That’s not what I’m saying now……………….” Hyeon Gyu-ha, who saw In Yoo-shin almost crying, thought for a moment and moved his lips, saying, “Hmm.” “What’s the minimum wage these days? Five thousand won?” "About 13 thousand won." "If you want to buy something worth 1 million won, you have to work about 100 hours. But I earn several times that amount in less than 10 seconds." “That’s just the crystals that Gyu-ha- ssi  gets from hunting. "That's right. Don't worry about it. You can make 30 billion won in just a few days. I'm unemployed these days because I don't hunt, but the people I entrusted the money to are paying me back, so you don't have to worry about my retirement, Yoo-shin- ssi ." Since the units of money recognized were different, it was inevitable that the sense of money would also be different. So, I understand, but it was also inevitable that the spirit of the common people would become dizzy when faced with a unit of 30 billion. As In Yoo-shin groaned without being able to refute, Hyeon Gyu-ha took the opportunity to kiss him on the forehead. “If it really interests you, I’ll support you the next time you hunt a boss. If you pick it up and sell it, you’ll be able to recoup the money you spent today.” "If you get a buff from me, that's... that's what happens." "The dungeon is big, so I'll go somewhere by myself and get it out quickly." “…….” “I’m kidding.” Anyway, thanks to his sex jokes, In Yoo-shin almost regained his senses. But he still hadn't completely regained his composure. “What if the artifact doesn’t drop?” “Let’s just hang out together until you drop.” I couldn't stop Hyeon Gyu-ha from secretly deciding to go on an indefinite dungeon date. Even if I tried to stop him, it wouldn't have worked. “Hunter Hyeon Gyu-ha- nim . May I excuse myself for a moment?” An employee of the auction house approached and greeted me politely. It seemed to be about the items that had been auctioned. When Hyeon Gyu-ha left the place with him, the amount of 30 billion was mentioned again. In Yoo-shin took a deep breath as the distant thought came rushing in. 30 billion. 30 billion? That's an amount of money that you wouldn't be able to earn even if you worked and breathed your entire life. “Squeak.” “It’s nothing. I’m just a little surprised.” As he was fidgeting with 8- se , who was looking up at him with concern, he saw a man walking slowly towards the table. It was Gong Tae-seong. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Editor M, eteryl If you wanna become a translator, editor or proofreader, please use the discord link given below and follow the instructions in the recruit channel. We made a discord server! please join us!

“Why are you doing that?” In Yoo-shin was surprised and squatted down in front of him. Was it anemia? Did even the top hunters suffer from minor illnesses like anemia? As he was looking at him with concern, a large hand reached out and wrapped around In Yoo-shin’s shoulder. And before he knew it, he was lying face down and hugging him. The feeling of his hand gently stroking his short-cropped hair was soft. "Actually, I also liked that Yoo-shin- ssi  wore new clothes because he was going on a date with me today" “Oh, did you notice?” "I mean, Yoo-shin- ssi  bought new clothes, how could I not notice? But saying that would make me look a bit like a stalker, so I pretended I didn't know... Still, I guess men really look good in suits. He's just so handsome, sexy, pretty, doing everything on his own – I love it." [Current status: Murderous. Affectionate. Ecstatic.] The person who was muttering was perfectly fine, but the face of In Yoo-shin, who was listening, gradually flushed. Ecstasy…… No, ecstasy? I don’t think it was to that extent……. It wasn’t a suit that was sharp and well-tailored like Hyeon Gyu-ha had been last time, it was at best a semi-formal attire that was lightly worn. As his body grew hot from hearing the list of words he had never heard before, In Yoo-shin eventually pushed him away by tapping his strong shoulder. "Aren't you going to the auction house?" "Yeah, I guess I should go." Hyeon Gyu-ha looked at him again with eyes dripping with longing. The hand that was holding his neck loosely stroked his earlobe and the skin underneath. When he received a second kiss that lightly pecked at the line of his slightly parted lips as if licking them, this time for some reason he couldn’t turn his head away. Even shoes that fit him perfectly were prepared. When In Yoo-hin, who had always worn loafers to interviews, looked around the shoe rack for a shoehorn, Hyeon Gyu-ha quickly knelt down and helped him put on shoes for him. As he was putting on his shoes, his fingers circled the top of his foot, up to his ankle and calf bone. He flinched, but he couldn't move properly because he was afraid that if he pulled his leg out he might kick him. "It's so pretty how even the bones are round." “Well, wouldn’t everyone’s peach pits be round..…………?” “Master- nim , even that ratio is the golden ratio.” “ Pieng! ” It was added that consent was given by 8- se . “I’m upset that I have the same opinion as that kid, but I have no choice but to admit it this time.” If Hyeon Gyu-ha hadn't received a text message on his phone, I wouldn't know how much longer I would have listened to such embarrassing words. While Hyeon Gyu-ha was checking his phone, In Yoo-shin snuck out and lowered his pants. His peach pit was well hidden. Hyeon Gyu-ha tilted his head and let out a “hmm.” It was a text from Min Geut-nyeo. [Jun-soo said that he started to show strange behavior after he visited Hoeryong in North Hamgyong Province.] The message included the date of Gong Tae-seong's visit to Hoeryong, and a summary of how he had also tried to track him down but was unable to find out what had happened in Hoeryong at the time. [I don't think it has anything to do with why Gong- ssi  investigated In Yoo-shin- ssi , but I'm saying it just in case.] Hyeon Gyu-ha, who was tapping his chin while reading the text, asked about its contents. “Gong Tae-seong never contacted you separately?” “The guild leader? I haven't even seen their face since they came back from the training. There's no way they would have business with me... Ah, right. It's not that I intentionally tried to hide it, but I had a lot of things to do afterwards, so I forgot to mention it. When the guild leader used a soulbound artifact during the training, a notification popped up for me.” “………………Notice from Gong Tae-seong, to Master- nim ………………?” Hyeon Gyu-ha's expression disappeared rapidly during the day. In Yoo-shin waved his hand urgently. “N-no way! There was absolutely no such thing as taming between me and the guild leader!” Only after showing him his tattoos, which were always just two hamsters and a bat, did he calm down. In Yoo-shin reached out and gently patted his head to help him calm down. “It wasn’t like when Gyu-ha- ssi  liberated some of them, it didn’t show me the memories the artifact held, and the name was just the Awakened One, Gong Tae-seong.” “Could it be because they're a Rat...? What year were people born in the Year of the Rat?” Born in the year of the rat, month of the rat, day of the rat, and hour of the rat, it seems like a system that can handle even the most basic of things, such as calling someone a rodent. In Yoo-shin was also confused, so he searched for Gong Tae-seong's profile. Gong Taeseong was not born in the year of the rat. "The only difference compared to what happened before is that there's only an 8-year age gap." The two people's gazes turned to 8- se  in the pouch at the same time, but 8- se  only tilted his face. “Kyuu?” "Please give me three minutes." "What?" “I will find out the reason why this bastard is deceiving Master- nim  in such a disgusting way while pretending not to know anything.” “Squeak!” 8- se  jumped out of the pouch like lightning and escaped through the gap in In Yoo-shin's suit sleeve. "Okay, wait a minute! Gyu-ha- ssi , calm down!" “Whoa.” Hyeon Gyu-ha took a deep breath as he glared at 8- se  who had crawled inside his wrist, curling up into a ball. “I don’t think that 8- se  would harm me. Even before I tamed him, I had a strong feeling that he was a gift given to me by someone……………….” Even if you say it’s a feeling, isn’t it vague evidence? Even as he spoke, In Yoo-shin seemed nervous, but Hyeon Gyu-ha’s expression became quite serious. “You mean you felt like it was a gift at the Erosion Gate?” “Do you have any guesses?” “…….” Hyeon Gyu-ha, who was lost in thought for a moment while staring at 8- se 's plump buttocks visible through the gap in the sleeve, soon opened his mouth. “I can’t think of anything right now. I’ll think about it a bit more. After that, didn’t you feel like it was connected to Gong Tae-seong?” “Yes. I don’t know if the guild leader used the artifact in another dungeon, but……………….” "Because you can figure that out right away." Hyeon Gyu-ha tapped his cell phone. “It’ll take some time to get a reply, so let’s head to the auction house.” “Isn’t it too late?” “Come to think of it, I guess we can skip the useless introduction before the auction starts.” The two walked out the front door together, talking. *** The auction was held at the Gangnam Center Premium Hall of IA Auction, which was open to VIPs only. It was an auction that only dealt with items and artifacts. It felt more like a social gathering than a lively and fast-paced auction like you often see in dramas or movies. Finger foods were provided at each table, and bidders chatted while watching the slow-moving auction. Hyeon Gyu-ha was sending out an aura everywhere that said he would rip out your spine if you bothered your boyfriend or interrupted your date, so no one dared approach us even though they would glance at us. One hunter even got scared when he saw Hyeon Gyu-ha and left the auction house. He was the guild leader of the guild that had sent a scout call to In Yoo-shin before and had their building pulled out. In Yoo-sshin, who had no way of knowing the ominous aura above his head, was simply amazed. The items made by people with crafting skills, such as blacksmiths and alchemists, were to be auctioned off first, and the main artifacts would follow later. “I thought the auction house would be crazy.” “That’s true, but they used to hold something like this once every quarter. Well, since only rich people or top hunters gathered, I guess they wanted to fill their shoulders with some kind of padding. Ah, I got a reply.” Hyeon Gyu-ha quickly checked the text and put his phone away. “Did you get a notification saying that Gong Tae-seong used an artifact while training with guild members yesterday?” In Yoo-shin shook his head. “Then I guess it might be a problem of distance……………….” "But do you have any acquaintances in the Narsha Guild? Judging from the way you always update the guild leader on your current situation, I guess you're very close with him." “Guet-nyeo Noona.” What kind of a relationship is this that a divorced ex-wife readily gives away her ex-husband's information... When I first heard the story about Min Geut-nyeo, I thought they were just close friends, but it seemed like they were closer than I thought. I'm just worried. I wonder how they became close, and how close they are. I want to ask, but I don’t know if I can. In Yoo-shin swallowed a sigh and chewed the canapé topped with fruit and cream cheese. It’s delicious. Even 8-se was devouring the new dish without thinking. It has very fine fur like gold thread, and although it gnaws and gnaws on foods that pets shouldn't eat, it looks like an ordinary hamster . Hyeon Gyu-ha's gaze was low as he looked down at the hamster. 'That's ridiculous, a gift from the Erosion Gate.' The erosion gate without a boss monster that the two people were involved in at that time was prepared by Iad. It could be said to be a bridge connecting the two parallel worlds of Iad and the Iron Age. It was also the gate that Hyeon Gyu-ha had experienced when he was 9 years old. He naturally thought of the child who had been following him, and he sighed and erased the thought. However, it was not erased as easily as he had hoped. He just quietly hoped. He was a gentle and kind child, so I hope he grows up safely and lives well. 'Now that I think about it, you and Yoo-shin are probably about the same age…….' Anyway, when Hyeon Gyu-ha was 9 years old, the people he met at the Erosion Gate without a boss were the third Ursitoare and Samseung, two gods. And in the Erosion Gate that he got involved in with In Yoo-shin, there was only messenger. If the only messenger from Iad, Saja(使者), had confirmed the existence of a single In Yoo-shin, he would not have given him a gift. 'They must have tried to kill him immediately.' *** HM: I'm starting to understand why the ‘Murderous’ tag was on HGH status. whisper He was actually a yandere. I doubted that for a long time, this chapter makes a lot of sense to me…. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Editor M, eteryl If you wanna become a translator, editor or proofreader, please use the discord link given below and follow the instructions in the recruit channel. We made a discord server! please join us!

#6 Even though I had already guessed who Chae Yoo-jeong was meeting, my heart instinctively sank when I saw him walking down the hallway with an unknown woman. 'Why did you come here?' I don't know what Chae Yoo-jeong did when he left. I haven't heard anything about it. I just assumed that since the meeting time was lunchtime, he would probably eat. Chae Yoo-jeong only said it would take two or three hours, so even if they didn't eat, there wouldn't be any problem. Did you perhaps finish eating at the restaurant upstairs and come down to do some shopping? ‘…….’ My stomach churned with discomfort. Just thinking about what those two people were doing made my head heat up. When I first witnessed Chae Yoo-jeong walking around with another woman, my jealousy soared to a level that was incomparable to what I had imagined on my own. '...Let's calm down. Since we're here, we might as well go and look around.' But once my mind was turned upside down, it never calmed down. Meanwhile, Chae Yoo-jeong and the woman were walking somewhere while talking to each other. Although Chae Yoo-jeong's expression was not visible because his head was hidden, the woman looking up at him was smiling brightly, so it was clear that the atmosphere was not bad. I stared blankly at the backs of the two people and then followed them. It was a half-conscious action. By the time I felt a slight pain in my lips from biting them so hard, I was already following them. 'Ha…….' Even though I knew I shouldn't, I couldn't stop my legs. My heart would pound like this just by being briefly obscured by the passing crowd, but I couldn't possibly pretend not to notice. In the end, I continued to chase after the two with a nervous heart. Although I was following them at a certain distance, since their faces were clearly visible, it was obvious that if Chae Yoo-jeong turned around, I would be discovered at that moment. 'Where are you going?' As it was a large-scale shopping mall, there were a huge variety of stores. So, I had no idea where the two people were going. At that moment, an escalator appeared where the two people were heading. Going down or going up? I was guessing like that, but my expectations were shattered and the two of them went into the store right next to the escalator. “…….” I stopped walking and raised my head. I looked at the name of the store the two people had entered. It's not an unfamiliar name to me either. It's a very famous brand, but it's also a name I've encountered dozens of times while looking for rings over the past few days. Yes, the place the two entered was none other than an accessory store. “Welcome.” As I entered the store, a nearby employee greeted me with a smile. I nodded my head in greeting to make sure Chae Yoo-jeong wouldn't hear me, and then walked over to the display case near the door. I crossed my arms and pretended to look at a necklace, glancing at Chae Yoo-jeong, focusing all my senses on the sound of their voices. “It’s been a long time since we last met like this.” “I know. We talked on the phone often, but we couldn't see each other because we were so busy.” The employee who greeted the two smiled warmly and talked to the woman. It seemed like they were very close, not just an employee and a customer. “I got in touch and I’ve selected a few products. Would you like to take a look at these first?” As I tilted my head to check the polite speech, the employee took out the items in front of Chae Yoo-jeong, who was standing next to the woman. Small, round accessories… in shiny silver, gold and rose pink. My mouth dropped open when I saw the rings the employee had taken out. I couldn't control my expression at all. 'No, the ring came out here? Why are you showing it to Chae Yoo-jeong?' My mind also became complicated in an instant due to the unexpected development. Until just now, I thought Chae Yoo-jeong had accompanied her on their shopping trip, but was that actually not the case? ‘Could it be… that woman accompanied Chae Yoo-jeong on his shopping trip?’ Wait a minute. Then the reason you went out today in the first place…… The lips that had been parted slowly closed. I instinctively knew that the answer was right in front of me. "Hm?" As soon as I realized that fact, a laugh burst out of my mouth. My heart began to boil in earnest. “…….” It wasn't a problem that I got caught chasing him. I didn't think I'd be able to come to my senses unless I saw with my own eyes why he went into the jewelry store with that person. The unexpected development quickly complicated my mind as well. Even though I was blinded by jealousy and chased him here, I never once truly thought that Chae Yoo-jeong had an affair. Yesterday, and today, it was just my ugly jealousy that was the problem. I didn't worry that Chae Yoo-jeong would turn away from me coldly like in my dream. Well... I was a little nervous, but anyways. "Aah……………." When I learned the truth, all the tension was released and I groaned involuntarily. I pressed my forehead hard, pretending to rub my eyes. I don't know what this feeling is. It's frustrating, it's a relief, it's funny…… I let out a short, awkward breath and raised my head again. Chae Yoo-jeong was looking at the ring diligently without even knowing that I was watching him. This is like this, that is like that~ He focused with his eyes shining as the employee continued to explain lively. “It’s not a wedding ring, it’s a couple ring, so it’s better to keep it calm rather than something too flashy, Chae Yoo-jeong.” “That’s right. This line is especially popular among young people these days. Also, women these days prefer the rose gold.” “Oh, this is really pretty. What do you think? Should I try it on for a bit?” After hearing that, I walked forward without hesitation. I understand the reporter's feelings for guiding Chae Yoo-jeong, who is worried about the ring, all the way here. However, putting the ring on for him instead won't be of much help. That ring isn't meant to be worn on a woman's hand. ‘So let’s stop here.’ No matter what the reason is, I don't want to see you picking out a ring with another woman. “Yoo-jeong- ah .” I called out to him, hoping my voice would come out softly. I felt his body tremble as I reached out and grabbed his wrist. “Hyu-hyung?” Chae Yoo-jeong, who was startled, found me and opened his eyes wide. “Hyung… how did you get here……” Chae Yoo-jeong, who had been mumbling blankly, soon turned pale and looked shocked. It seemed like he was shocked to realize for the first time where this place was. I patted Chae Yoo-jeong on the waist so he wouldn't be too scared. “I came here because I had something to buy, but I saw a familiar head.” "W-what?" Hmm. I can’t calm down at all. I continued to pat Chae Yoo-jeong, who was trembling, and turned my gaze away. The woman and the employee looked at me with slightly bewildered expressions at my sudden intervention. I smiled and greeted him as if I knew nothing. “Hello. My name is Yoo Ji-han, and I live ‘with’ Yoo-jeong.”  “Ah, aah, yes. Hello. My name is Min Ye-seul.” The woman shook my hand even though she was flustered. Min Ye-seul. That's the name that appeared on Chae Yoo-jeong's phone. It was the same person. Afterwards, I gave a quick greeting to the staff and said that it was really strange and enjoyable to meet them by chance. “I was wondering where Yoo-jeong went on a Saturday morning, and here he is, on a date! I was just stopping by to pick up something myself and was so surprised when I spotted him. So, what were you two looking at? A ring?" It was at that time that I was laying the groundwork to naturally fit in by raising my social skills to the best of my ability. “I-it’s not that!” A loud noise erupted from behind. When I quickly looked back, I saw Chae Yoo-jeong, his face as pale as snow, sobbing as if he was about to burst into tears at any moment. “I-I didn’t see it. It wasn’t for me. It was just, just……………….” “Yoo-jeong- ah .” “Hyung, let’s go out.” I also became serious when I saw Chae Yoo-jeong in a worse condition than I had expected. I tried to calm him down somehow, but before I could, Chae Yoo-jeong grabbed my arm with great force. “I’ll go first. I’m, I’m sorry.” “Huh? No, no.” When Chae Yoo-jeong, who had been fidgeting, apologized, Min Ye-seul waved her hands in embarrassment. “If I continue this, I’ll feel bad. I just received help… Anyway, it’s really okay, so you can go.” "Yes." Chae Yoo-jeong, who quickly responded to the words telling him to go, dragged me out of the store. I didn't want to stay in that place any longer, so I obediently let him drag me along. Chae Yoo-jeong, who had left the store, strode down the hallway. I followed him, holding his arm. Several people passed by on both sides of us. We could hear the bright music of children's songs, as if an event was taking place somewhere. I opened my mouth first, looking at his light brown hair that swayed with every step he took. “Yoo-jeong- ah .” “…….” “Where are you going?” “…….” "I'm not angry." Only then did Chae Yoo-jeong stop. Stopping like a broken machine, Chae Yoo-jeong slowly turned to look at me. The pure white face was red only around the eyes. I couldn't help but smile slightly at the sight of that face filled with sadness. "I parked my car in the basement." "Hyung……" “Let’s go home.” --- Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Fanatic fan We made a Discord Server ! please join us!