In Yoo-shin was shocked and shook his head. I shouldn’t find out. Not finding out is better for my mental health.   “It’s okay. I think I’ll understand even if I don’t learn why.”   “Don’t be like that—just listen to me. If I say you’re my boyfriend, lots of people will target you, so I’ll make an example of one of them for Master……”   Fortunately, Lee Hye-yeon, who had immediately understood Kwon Seong-gil’s explanation, looked back at In Yoo-shin with admiration and interrupted Hyeon Gyu-ha.   “I’m late to say hello, right? I didn’t even see you because you were hidden by Gyu-ha’s size. Nice to meet you, Master- ssi !”   “Hello, Hunter -nim . My name is In Yoo-shin, though……”   “Ah, isn’t your name Master?”   Lee Hye-yeon’s gaze on Hyeon Gyu-ha became a little strange, but she soon understood—because it was something Hyeon Gyu-ha did.   “Anyway, nice to meet you. If that guy, Gyu-ha, is bothering you, don’t feel pressured by him and tell me right away. Even if I can’t kill that bastard, if we mobilize all of our hunters, we can grab him by the ankles and give Yoo-shin- ssi  time to run away.”   As soon as they got acquainted with him, the couple told him to seek counseling if he were troubled. Just as In Yoo-shin took a moment to reevaluate Hyeon Gyu-ha’s personality, Team Leader Noh amiably joined them. Next to him was also Ohana, who was filming everything with a camcorder for now.   “Thanks to you hunters, I saved myself a lot of trouble today. I think the video will come out very nicely. You guys get along well, just as I’ve heard.”   “We’re not close.”   “I don’t know this couple.”   These were the words that came out of Lee Hye-yeon’s and Hyeon Gyu-ha’s mouths at the same time. Team Leader Noh smiled.   “Haha, it’s nice to see that you two get along so well like siblings. By the way, Hunter Hyeon Gyu-ha is also a talented member of our Ministry of Ability, just like Hunter Lee Hye-yeon……”   “……”   “Oh no, of course, that was just a joke, a joke! Hahahaha!”   When Hyeon Gyu-ha’s face hardened, Team Leader Noh quickly laughed and said he was joking, but his expression never softened. The air became stiff and awkward, and sweat began to run down Team Leader Noh’s face.   Worried about the unusual atmosphere, In Yoo-shin looked up and pulled his coat slightly.   “Gyu-ha- ssi ?” Hyeon Gyu-ha was muttering softly to himself. “That’s a really good idea. Why haven’t I thought of this until now? It’s a way to be by Yoo-shin’s side without being noticed.”   “Are you saying you were being mindful of others until now?” “Of course.” His tone was confident. “Why do you think I deliver coffee and desserts to the office every morning?” Did you mean you didn’t mean to exploit Team Leader Hong as a coffee shuttle? “Even when bothered by things like setting up a photo zone, they patiently took pictures for us.” It was a tribute that the employees voluntarily offered to the Karen-fighting totem.  “I didn’t say anything even though my date was interrupted by some vlog filming.” In the first place, I wanted to point out that the basis of having a date at someone else’s workplace was wrong. “Yoo-shin is busy working during office hours and doesn’t pay any attention to me, so I just quietly sit on the sofa without disturbing him.” “You were… definitely being mindful of others.” In Yoo-shin nodded repeatedly. It’s true that he was being mindful of others. Kwon Seong-gil and Lee Hye-yeon, who were listening to their conversation with expressions of disbelief, also agreed. “That guy…… There’s even a time when he's mindful of other people?” “What kind of love can change even a person who used to live with arrogance? Ew, that’s gross. Seong-gil -ah , look at the goosebumps on my forearms.” Meanwhile, Team Leader Noh and Oh Ha-na were speechless. Given that rumors about the abuse of power Hyeon Gyu-ha committed in the Department of Public Welfare had spread widely, even to other departments, his being mindful of others, you say? If that were his being mindful of others, what would he intend to do when he wasn’t……? Team Leader Noh relaxed his shoulders and cleared his mind. That wasn’t what mattered now. “Hunter- nim.  Can I take it as a serious thing, and not a joke, that you want to become a hunter belonging to the Ministry of Ability? Do you need more time to think about it?” Hunters who signed a contract with the Ministry of Ability were considered public officials in a broad sense. This meant that the annual salary was low compared to hunter guilds, which were private companies. No matter how many tax benefits and welfare provisions were provided, they could not beat the salaries of private companies.   However, this did not mean that they could enjoy power.   Decades ago, the government, which had barely suppressed a coup d’état led by government officials, changed its policy. Official hunters in field positions were prohibited from exercising any form of power, including military power.   For this reason, only some of the top rankers like Lee Hye-yeon, who had noblesse oblige or a sense of mission because of their privileged status as hunters, worked for the government. Other than that, most of them were mediocre hunters. Or perhaps they had ambitions to rise to a high-ranking government position. “My only condition is permitted office dating with Yoo-shin- ssi .” “That…… um, um. Perhaps, if we make Yoo-shin- ssi  a manager in charge of Hunter- nim , u-um, it’ll work out! I’ll make it happen!” “It’s good that we can communicate, unlike Team Leader Hong.” “I’ll report this directly to my superiors, so please wait just a moment, just a moment!” Team Leader Noh grabbed his cell phone and rushed off. Lee Hye-yeon frowned slightly. “Hey, Hyeon Gyu-ha. It’s all good, but your method……” “Yoo-shin- ssi , is it okay if you change from Department of Public Welfare? If you want to stay at this department, I’ll cancel.” Lee Hye-yeon was about to point out something like, ‘Are you going to decide the treatment of Yoo-shin- ssi on your own without listening to his opinion?’ but she shut her mouth. Instead, she muttered to herself. “Oh my god, has Gyu-ha become a human……?” In Yoo-shin pretended not to hear what she was saying to herself and answered Hyeon Gyu-ha. “Well, I’m a contract worker anyway, so I can go wherever you want. But do you really plan on canceling if I say no?” “No way. If I’m away from you, I feel like I’ll die from anxiety, so how could I give up office dating? I was trying to persuade Master.” “……” It seemed likely that Yoo-shin would have been persuaded semi-forcibly, whether through Gyu-ha’s looks, his sophistry, or some other means. Thus, Hyeon Gyu-ha’s bombshell announcement turned the Ministry of Ability upside-down once again, and Hyeon Gyu-ha did indeed sign the contract. He did it less than an hour after his bombshell announcement. This was the recruitment of an S -class hunter, not just another mere hunter. Normal procedures would have started with a press conference, but for the Ministry of Ability, it was urgent to get the seal of approval before Hyeon Gyu-ha changed his mind. The minister, who had missed an opportunity the previous day, not only succeeded in taking a promotional photo standing side-by-side with Hyeon Gyu-ha, but also got an autograph to give to his son. The head of the Ministry of Ability even sent a government car to try and escort him to the office building, but Hyeon Gyu-ha flatly refused and rode his motorcycle. Thanks to that, In Yoo-shin somewhat involuntarily also ended up having to follow along, clinging to his back. And for some reason, I was even present at the signing of the contract, and even exchanged greetings with Attorney Yoo, whom I had only heard of. “Ah, I see this is In Yoo-shin- ssi .” What was actually going on among Hyeon Gyu-ha’s acquaintances? Uh, the contract was finished while In Yoo-shin was occupied, and when he came to his senses, he realized he was going to the parking lot side-by-side with Hyeon Gyu-ha. Just like his usual way home from work. Hyeon Gyu-ha’s thumb gently scratched the back of his hand. “What are you thinking?” It was as if faint electricity sparked from where their fingertips brushed, making In Yoo-shin flinch his shoulder. He tried to subtly pull his caught hand away, but Hyeon Gyu-ha didn’t let go. Instead, he pulled on his arm. “Uwagh.”    Suddenly pulled forward in an instant, In Yoo-shin hit his chest. His heart pounded once. I felt it every time I unintentionally got close to him, but he had a really solid body. It didn’t look like he had enormous muscles, but how could his body be so strong?   Having lifted his head, this time In Yoo-shin was startled and quickly stepped back. He was too close to Hyeon Gyu-ha—that is to say, his face, which was harmful to the heart.   Hyeon Gyu-ha bent down as much as In Yoo-shin stepped back. From a distance close enough to see the texture of his long eyelashes, his amber gaze, narrowed into a smile, persistently followed him. In Yoo-shin tried hard to avoid that gaze by shifting his eyes to the side. “There is also CCTV here.” “Yes.” “It’s past work hours, but I don’t know if there are people going home after working overtime……” “Yes.” “Uh, can you move away a little bit?” “Don’t want to. Even though I’m right next to you, you’re thinking about something else. The only other thing I can forgive you for thinking about is my sister, Henry Raymond Charles Francois VI.” In Yoo-shin opened and closed his lips slightly. And after thinking about it, he opened them again. “I was wondering if I could ask you this now that everything is over.” HM: GH and Lee Hye-yeon remind me of our 2 editors currently PA: He actually making Yoo-shin promote HAHHAHAHA ( ๑‾̀◡‾́)✨  Hye-yeon girl is funny too. Editor M: Hyeon Gyu-ha is one minor inconvenience away from straight-up handcuffing himself to In Yoo-shin. Chapter Summary: In Yoo-shin finally meets Lee Hye-yeon, another A-ranked hunter who knows Hyeon Gyu-ha. Hyeon Gyu-ha realises that if he joins the same workplace as In Yoo-shin, they can go on dates during work-hours (though only because everyone lets Hyeon Gyu-ha do whatever he wants) so he signs a contract with the Ministry of Ability.   Editor’s Daily Entries: PA   Feb 05/24 : I feel someone’s gaze…. Not hostile but it felt weird. I thought it was just the usual company observer. Feb 09/24:  I got caught editing ITTFR, but was dismissed cause I did it during my break. Feb 12/24:  I noticed my workmate staring at me, I was eating. I stared back.◉‿◉   ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: PsycheAsylum, Editor M   We made a discord server! please join us!

“…… Did you disappear because you didn’t want to exercise?” “I decided to eat tteokbokki just for today and work hard tomorrow……” “Ah……” Hyeon Gyu-ha slowly blinked, and his expression slowly returned to his cold, indifferent face. [Current Status: Murderous Intent.] Hyeon Gyu-ha looked back in silence and faced countless eyes staring at them. He sighed briefly, took off his jacket, then covered In Yoo-shin’s face with it, holding him in his arms as he flew over to the back of the tents. Only then did a murmur erupt among the people who were free from the emotional pressure caused by Hyeon Gyu-ha. Although the broadcasting department came to its senses belatedly and stopped broadcasting, the live video that day recorded the highest number of viewers. *** The breath pouring from his mouth was hot. Even though Yoo-shin was having the rare experience of sitting in the silence of the sky, he could only feel the presence of Hyeon Gyu-ha hugging him from behind. Even after Hyeon Gyu-ha found out that he hadn’t abandoned him, he could hardly loosen his hold on him. “……” In the silence, where only the sound of heavy breathing could be heard, In Yoo-shin sat still, trapped between Gyu-ha’s arms and legs. Soon, Gyu-ha’s breathing gradually subsided and the heartbeat he felt on his back slowed down to a regular speed. “Did you hate working out that much?” Hearing his voice that slowly returned, In Yoo-shin glanced at the status window and responded. [Current Status: Murderous Intent.] “It’s not that I don’t like it that much…… It’s hard, but I felt a little better when my friend told me that my body’s appearance was improving. There’s no harm in exercising.” “If you miss this exam, you’ll have to take it half a year later, and I guess I was too impatient because I felt that I couldn’t be away from you during that time. I won’t nag you anymore.” “Then what do you plan on doing about the dungeon?” “You don’t have to go.” Hyeon Gyu-ha answered easily, but In Yoo-shin, listening to him, felt a little complicated.  At most, he signed a contract with the Ministry of Ability not to work properly, but just to have a romantic relationship inside the office……? Regardless of what Hyeon Gyu-ha might say or do behind our backs, they can’t ignore him.   And there’s no one who could pressure him or intimidate him with their authority if he slacked off.  Upper management probably thought that if they pushed Hyeon Gyu-ha too hard, he might leave with In Yoo-shin, so they wouldn’t be able to come down on him too hard either. They would probably just harass the middle management. His anxiety grew as he thought about Manager Kim, who was innocently caught in the middle and would go through all sorts of hardships. ‘When he introduced me, he seemed like a nice person…… When I talked to the manager in charge, he said that unlike Team Leader Hong, he has a good reputation in the department……’ He also heard that she was struggling as a single income earner for a while since her husband was hospitalized. Compared to that, he felt that his situation of whining because exercise was difficult meant nothing. “…… I will exercise.” “Really?” “I think I have no choice but to pass if I don’t want to become a salary Lupin (lackluster employee who still gets paid) for half a year. But please be a little gentle.” “Sure. I’ll do just enough so that Master will never think of abandoning me again.” Hyeon Gyu-ha’s voice had a faint hint of joy. Was it that good? However, what he was imagining in his mind was a little different from In Yoo-shin's guess. “Because it’s easier to manipulate the physical exam than the written exam.” “…… I’ll do my best to prevent Gyu-ha- ssi  from committing any illegal activities.” Hyeon Gyu-ha’s scheme—to threaten the supervisor and secretly change the non-passing grade to a passing grade—had to be prevented. “But Yoo-shin- ssi …” Still hugging him, Hyeon Gyu-ha placed his chin on the top of his head. “Can you stay with me today? I’ll buy you tteokbokki .” “Pizza, not tteokbokki .” “Okay.” He sensed a grin behind his back. It was a pretty smile even if I couldn’t see it. * Hyeon Gyu-ha soared across the skies of Seoul while holding In Yoo-shin in his arms. “Aren’t we going to my house?” “Yoo-shin- ssi ’s house is nice, but the mattress there is only for one person.” Did this mean he wanted me to sleep over? Since Park Seung-gi was a dormitory student, In Yoo-shin, who had never stayed at a friend’s house before, was a little excited. And when he arrived at Hyeon Gyu-ha’s officetel, he was surprised again and again. First, it was because of the wonderful view of the Han River visible through the wide window, and then because of the extremely barren interior. Even if the homeowner pursued minimalism, they were bound to leave their traces in the living space. Although In Yoo-shin barely survived on minimum wage, he raised hamsters and succulent plants. There were also books that he had borrowed from the library. There was nothing like that in Hyeon Gyu-ha’s officetel. The basic interior was very clean and luxurious, but that was all. In the space that was maintained like a model house, there were no traces of the individual named ‘Hyeon Gyu-ha’ anywhere. If it were a hunter’s house, there would at least be a few spare weapons. “Uh…… I guess you don’t watch TV? Well, there are a lot of houses without TVs these days.” As soon as Yoo-shin managed to say something out of embarrassment, Hyeon Gyu-ha went for his cell phone. “What are you doing?” “I’m buying a TV, and I’ll have it delivered right away. The bigger the TV screen, the better, right?” “Ah, no! I’m not interested in watching TV!” In Yoo-shin quickly grabbed Hyeon Gyu-ha’s hand. “I’m just curious about what Gyu-ha usually does to spend time, since there is nothing to play with at home.” “I’m usually just lying down without thinking about anything.” “…… Without any thoughts?” “Yeah.” Hyeon Gyu-ha pondered while tapping his chin and then rephrased his words. “Not these days, I guess. I think of you, Yoo-shin -ssi . Sometimes I think of ways to kill you without using my own hands. Oh wait, it’s better not to talk about that anymore.” As he said that, Hyeon Gyu-ha quickly grabbed his hand—like he’s afraid of being abandoned again. In Yoo-shin thought about the difference between the hand he felt at the festival booth and the hand holding him now. The hand, which had no warmth like a corpse, was filled with a gentle vitality just by staying by his side. “Gyu-ha- ssi , don’t you have any hobbies?” “Well…… only people with free time can afford to have hobbies, right?” Holding his hand tightly, Hyeon Gyu-ha led him to the sofa and sat him down. Having a smooth sheen of leather, the sofa was clean as though no one had ever sat on it. “Um, how should I explain it?” Hyeon Gyu-ha continued speaking slowly, pondering as if this were his first time talking about it. “Let’s say you run a hundred-meter race. Running a hundred meters is different from long-distance running, in that you have to sprint as hard as you can. I don’t want to run, but there is a very important prize at stake, so I have to take first place.” “Do you mean you have to force yourself?” “To put it simply, yes. You can think of it as a situation where you are forced onto the track to run at full speed to the finish line. But……” Hyeon Gyu-ha moved with the index fingers of each hand held one by one. His left finger was the runner, and his right finger was the finish line. “If I run ten meters like this, the finish line will be nine meters away. If I run twenty meters, it moves eighteen meters away. As a result, it keeps moving further away from me as I get closer. And I want to give up because I can’t do anything but run, but there’s no other way. I have to come in first place and win the prize.” “……” “This is me.” Hyeon Gyu-ha waved the index finger of his left hand. He had the same mischievous smile as usual, but In Yoo-shin couldn’t force himself to laugh. “After doing this for about twenty years, I can’t do anything but run—there’s nothing I can do, and there’s nothing I can think of other than running.” “…… Isn’t it hard?” That was all I could say. Only a shallow worry that barely scratched the surface of the life he had walked in the past. “I don’t even know what hardship is. I guess…… I should say that I feel helpless, because I can’t reach the goal no matter how much I run. So, I engaged in passive suicide. Even if I don’t intentionally jump into the road, I feel like I don’t have the will to avoid a car that’s charging at me.” Seeing In Yoo-shin’s expression, Hyeon Gyu-ha finished his speech with a curvature of his lips. “I don’t feel like letting myself die anymore, though. Because you are here.” There was not a single shadow in his eyes as he lowered his head to make eye contact and smiled faintly. Just like always when I saw myself captured in his eyes. In Yoo-shin now understood Gyu-ha’s profound boredom. * 【———!】 The fragment of a degraded god cried out. Having lost its reason, the god stretched out the arms of a frog, not realizing that it cannot reach no matter how much it extended. It stood on tiptoes. It leaped. It screamed. As it repeated its futile attacks, the fragmented god grew weary. A man simply stared down at it with an infinitely bored gaze. It’s a game of chicken. Would the fragment’s stamina run out, or would the man’s mana? The answer would be whoever reached their limit and died first. Finally overloaded by the constant consumption of mana to maintain their abilities, his brain cells screamed. Ahh. So it was I who reached the end first. As if its thread had been suddenly cut, the body that was roaming freely in the sky plummeted down. His upside-down view flitted like a flash, and the exhausted fragment cried out. His hand, covered in a large film, darted out and blocked the sun. The man blinked slowly as shadows darkened his vision. It’s great. It was the feeling of freedom. * “Yoo-shin -ssi , wake up. You have to brush your teeth before going to bed.” “…… Mhm.” “I’ll take that as a yes to ‘you can wake me up with a kiss.’” *** HM: I love how HGH was like ‘Let me buy a TV real quick’ …. Like he was like money doesn’t matter. Bigger the TV, the better the view. Wwwww I heard from someone that there’s +19 side stories. Wwwwww 0w0 Editor M: It’s too bad that there isn’t a good word for Hyeon Gyu-ha’s original state of mind. ‘Nihilism’ is similar but it lacks the specific attribute of ennui. On a similar note, the sentence, ‘그래서 소극적인 자살은 방조했었죠’ gave me so much trouble. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Editor M We made a discord server! please join us!

“What do you mean?” “It’s just…… Gyu-ha -ssi  has always hated being affiliated with someplace. But since our relationship is over once taming is lifted, I was wondering if it’s okay for you to sign a contract with the Ministry of Ability.” There was a video of Hyeon Gyu-ha entering a gate, having simply raised his middle finger without a word towards a guild member who had been chasing him to scout him. Furthermore, the guild member’s crestfallen expression, like that of a dog that chased a chicken, still circulated as a meme. Hyeon Gyu-ha straightened his bent waist and looked down at In Yoo-shin. “Yoo-shin- ssi  is a person who always thinks about the future.” “That’s because it’s a habit.” No matter what happens, assuming the worst will lessen the shock when it happens. This was In Yoo-shin’s defense mechanism, having suffered two un-adoptions and one death. “There wasn’t any particular reason why I didn’t join a guild. It was just that belonging somewhere creates bothersome human relationships, and I simply disliked having someone bossing me around and telling me what to do. To scout me, offering the guild leader position wouldn’t even be enough, but they offered me something like a directorial position—how could I not be annoyed?” “Right, right. With Gyu-ha- ssi ’s personality, it would be impossible for him to endure working under someone else.” “What’s wrong with my personality?” “It’s a compliment.” “Master, you can sit atop my head and control me as you please.” “Thank you.” Despite that, it was actually Hyeon Gyu-ha who pushed forward with his nerve and sophistry, but anyway. “My father is the only person who controls my life—I don’t want to add more.” Come to think of it, Yoo-shin once heard from Hyeon Gyu-ha in the dungeon that his father was a king. He couldn’t tell if Gyu-ha was joking or being serious, and his head got so confused by it that he just ignored him…… Even when I searched the internet, I couldn’t find anything about Hyeon Gyu-ha’s father. The only parent of Hyeon Gyu-ha known to the public was his mother, Hyeon So-ra. Although speculation abounded, it’s unknown who So-ra’s current lover or spouse was. Since it was an uncommon surname, his surname Hyeon was probably his mother’s. If you took your mother’s last name 30 years ago, when it was more conservative than it is today, there was a high possibility that she would’ve been a single mother. I was not his real lover, though, so I shouldn’t touch his intimate family affairs. He just nodded his head, and Hyeon Gyu-ha traced the back of his hand in a circle again. A tingling sensation spread across every skin his hand touched. The tips of his fingers twitched and wriggled spontaneously. “Don’t you wonder who my father is? Everyone else is curious.” “I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t curious…… but I don’t think I should ask.” “I’ll tell Yoo-shin -ssi . Just ask me one question.” In Yoo-shin chose a question that he thought was relatively easy. “Are you by any chance of mixed race? I was wondering if your father is a foreigner.” “I’m from Romania. To be exact, I was born in Serbia a long time ago.” All thoughts in his head vanished. It made sense if he’s from Romania. As if knowing the doubts swirling in his head, Hyeon Gyu-ha smiled faintly. The amber color of his eyes looking down had a faint tinge of blood. “Yes. It’s a land famous for vampire legends.” * - ‘In the process of producing promotional videos, Hunter Hyeon Gyu-ha had positive meetings with the Ministry of Ability……’ Is it a hunter recruitment article or the truth about the dating rumors? ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ ㄴ Where are all the bastards who said that Hyeon Gyu-ha won’t join a guild because of his terrible personality? ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ ㄴㄴThose scoundrels are leaving malicious comments saying they don’t even conduct ethics or aptitude tests when hiring public servants. ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ I think they’ll bite him even more for becoming a civil servant. ㅋㅋㅋㅋ ㄴ Hunters suck up all kinds of benefits and money, but even their salaries have to be paid with my taxes? How is it different from a gangster who doesn’t put in any effort at all and kills but ends up getting lucky with their awakening? ㄴㄴ Welcome, jealous person. ㄴ Wasn’t there a rumor that the Narsha guild, who were rejected by Hyeon Gyu-ha five times, used up money to scout him again? ㅋㅋㅋㅋ What will happen to them now? ㅋㅋㅋㅋ ㄴㄴ More than that, I’m curious about how on earth they managed to reel in Hyeon Gyu-ha. How did a guy who wouldn't budge even if you plastered him with money, artifacts, or S-grade items end up becoming a public servant? Leaving Narsha aside, he never went over to Anpang even with the considerable sponsorship he’s been receiving from both corporations since way back. It’s certainly not some noble sense of duty or patriotism for the country, like the Ministry of Ability is promoting. ㄴㄴㄴ It’s ㅋㅋㅋㅋ obvious. ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ ㄴㄴㄴㄴ If they make such a big public spectacle of their dating that the whole nation knows, it’s going to be incredibly embarrassing if they break up. * - Is this what they call “deokjil” (passionate fanning/devotion)  which the country has allowed? ㄴ Now that my child has become a civil servant, I can now see him in uniform at events, right? ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ ㄴ I have to stay alive and not die… until that day…… The department will be moved, right? Now I can’t even go to the civil service office… ㅠㅠㅠ The government should open the Ministry of Ability building to the people who pay taxes. ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ ㄴㄴ If Ministry of Ability doesn’t post new pictures of Gyu on INSense, I’ll file a complaint every day. ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ ㄴ I’m a little worried? Like lol it’s 100% because of his boyfriend that he joined the Ministry of Ability, hahaha. But what happens if another guild scouts his boyfriend away? ㄴㄴ I think he would immediately use the penalty fee to slap the minister, then tear up the contract and follow his boyfriend without a second thought. ㄴㄴㄴ No, come on! ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ Even if he quits, please wear the uniform just once! ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ * “I see. I didn’t think about this problem.” “What is it?” “Someone told me something I forgot.” Hyeon Gyu-ha, who had handed a PDF of the malicious comments about In Yoo-shin over to the law firm, looked down at him. “Are you particularly fond of working as a contract civil servant?” “No. I’m just doing it because I was hired to.” “Then what will you do if a guild scouts you later or something?” “I don’t know why they’re trying to scout me, but… if they pay me more than the minimum wage I’m receiving now, I’ll join them.” “Is that so? You can do whatever you want, Yoo-shin -ssi , but when the Narsha guild comes to scout you, please think twice about whether to join them or not.” “Uh, why?” “I don't like the Narsha guild leader. I would say, it feels like he's hiding some dark scheme.” “The 2nd rank guild leader?” “Yes. The guild leader who is struggling to dig under the soles of my feet.” (Possibly derived from a Korean idiom [포크레인 앞에서 삽질한다: digging in front of a excavator]; no matter how good you are with a shovel, you can’t compete with an excavator.) Narsha guild was one of the largest guilds in Korea, and it is directly managed by its leader, Gong Tae-seong, who was also a top S-ranker known as the Flame Emperor. However, Hyeon Gyu-ha had pushed him out of the hunter ranking’s 1st place, and he was unable to escape from 2nd place ever since. I suddenly wondered about Gong Tae-seong’s personality, considering that Hyeon Gyu-ha was also not a very good person. But there was something more curious than that. Just as Yoo-shin was about to ask, ‘What’s the relationship between Narsha guild’s scouting me and Gyu-ha- ssi ?’ a complainant came in. “I came to pick up a certificate for proof of the damages I suffered.” Even as he spoke about his business, the complainant’s gaze was focused on Hyeon Gyu-ha, who was lying floating above In Yoo-shin’s head and eating potato chips. “Is it damage to your workplace or personal damage to you?” “Our workplace……” The hesitating complainant eventually couldn’t hold back and asked. “Hunter -nim , what are you doing up there?” “An office date as long as it doesn’t interfere with work.” Leaving In Yoo-shin aside, the other employees nearby clearly seemed bothered by his entering the work area without hesitation, but since it was legal, what could they say? The complainant just nodded with a blank expression and went out, glancing at Hyeon Gyu-ha, who was floating in the air, even after taking the documents. In Yoo-shin was a little embarrassed. “Ah, right.” Regardless, Hyeon Gyu-ha reached out his hand in the air and popped a potato chip into his mouth. Meanwhile, the salty potato chip was delicious. “Workplace romance—what an exciting phrase. Let’s become a pair of cockroaches in the Ministry of Ability.” (This a reference to a novel called The Metamorphosis  where the main character wakes up one day as a giant insect. Some people use this sentence as a joke or a challenge to their friends, family, or lovers, to see how they would react if they became cockroaches together.) “Yes.” This agonizing embarrassment would only last a few days.   If I moved to a department where I encountered fewer people in it, I would feel less embarrassed, maybe. * “I think In Yoo-shin is the reason why Hyeon Gyu-ha was hired by the Ministry of Ability.” The man who was putting on his tie in front of the mirror merely glanced at his secretary. A puzzled look appeared in his sharp, impatient eyes. “In Yoo-shin? Who is that?” “I reported this to you last time, but have you forgotten? He is Hyeon Gyu-ha’s lover.” “What? That ‘Master’ guy? I thought that crazy bastard is just acting out again because he had another one of his fits, but is he seriously dating? No, before that, is he really gay?” “I don’t know if he’s gay or bi.” The secretary shrugged and continued reporting. “According to the on-site staff who were filming the promotional video, he said he wanted to become part of the Ministry of Ability in order to date without worrying about others.” “Lunatic. The guy who said he didn’t want to come to our guild even if we offered him a hidden boss’ crystal or Muramasa? (A/N: swords made by the Japanese swordsmith Muramasa)” “He said he would refuse Japanese swords.” “…… So, even though I swapped Muramasa for the Yongcheon Sword (A/N: General Im Gyeong-eop’s sword) and offered it to him, he still kicked that away, but now he’s doing this just because he is just that kind of lover?” “It’s romantic.” “Do you really think that Hyeon Gyu-ha is doing these ridiculous things because he’s blinded by love?” “I don’t know.” The man returned to his desk and sat down in his chair, frowning at the sour-faced secretary. “He’s said to be someone whose distrust of humans is so extreme that he would not hesitate to kill Kwon Seong-gil or Lee Hye-yeon, who are his close friends, even if they make a mistake. That bastard doesn’t trust anyone. He’s not a person who can have a normal relationship and live like other people. There must be another reason…… Otherwise, there must be something hidden about that lover.” HM: I guess… the cat’s out of the box if you think abt it… PA: Well…. I’m more interested in Gyu’s father. Editor M: The two characters at the end are like, “Hyeon Gyu-ha may be a lunatic but this is not his usual brand of lunacy.” And they are right—he has an oshi now. Editor’s Daily Entries: PA Feb 20/24:  I got called by my boss again because someone reported me again(?) It was dismissed again cause it was during my break. She said that the report about me was appearing almost every day, I got upset this time and asked who’s reporting me but got no answer. I know, I understand that my boss won’t reveal it. So I decided to investigate by myself. Feb 21/24:  I felt gazes again, I looked up and saw my workmate awkwardly avoiding my eyes. I knew at that moment that it was this person who kept reporting me. I got confused, cause we never clashed, argued, fought, or whatever—- It was an enigma to me. Feb 22/24:  I drink double black with Red Bull while editing. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: PsycheAsylum, Editor M We made a discord server! please join us!

“It seems like you’re overthinking this. There are many accounts of people witnessing how lovey-dovey Hyeon Gyu-ha is right now, so would you like me to show you a few?” “My eyes are rotting.” The man pushed away the tablet that his secretary handed to him without even looking at it, and gestured lightly. “Take a thorough look at In Yoo-shin. So thorough that you can even find out what he ate this morning.” After the secretary left, the man, who had been thinking while rubbing his chin, tapped his temple. “Hey.” 『……』 “Please wake up, Sleeping Beauty.” 『Huaaahm.』 After a few proddings, a loud yawn rang in his head. The man closed his eyes once and then opened them again. 『Why did you call me?』 Before his eyes, a huge whale was floating in the air as if swimming. Eyes larger than those of most young men blinked slowly. The whale, which was an almost opaque illusion, was not content with merely occupying the wide office and writhed its body, which extended out through the building. If witnessed from outside, it would look as though the building were piercing the whale’s massive body. However, the only person who could see the whale was the man. Though its body was so breathtaking that merely looking at it could cause one to lose their senses, the man knew that this too was something condensed and clumped together, miniaturized as if made from molding clay. If this whale were to manifest in its true form, the Earth could potentially split apart. “I heard Hyeon Gyu-ha has a lover.” 『Whoaa. Is Prince- nim  getting married?』 “I don’t know that. Anyway, they say it’s this person; do you sense anything about him? Is he by any chance the same age as Hyeon Gyu-ha?” The man took out a photo of In Yoo-shin from a document he had received from his secretary the other day and showed it to the whale. The whale’s large eyes were glued closely to the photo, which was smaller than its pupil. 『Umm. This is just a meaningless snapshot of a moment made by humans. I can’t tell from this alone. I guess I’ll have to see him in person to find out.』 The whale spoke slowly in a dull tone, opened its huge mouth again, yawned, then closed its squinting eyes. 『Call me again when the time comes. I’m going to sleep.』 When the whale closed its eyes completely, the illusion disappeared as if it had never existed. Returning to his original office, he looked down at the photo he was holding in his hand. There was a young man there who had a fairly clean and cute face, but no one would have paid any attention to him if it weren’t for the rumor that he was ‘that lover’ of Hyeon Gyu-ha. He was In Yoo-shin. The man, Narsha’s guild leader Gong Tae-sung, pondered that name for a long time. 4. 23:00 sharp. ‘Munin’s Eye’ floating in one corner of my field of vision. Cell phone in one hand. Location: rooftop. Today was perfect, too. After tearing open the scroll containing the skill that prevented any sound from escaping, Hyeon Gyu-ha calmly made a phone call. “Yoo-shin- ssi , it’s time to go to sleep, right?” - I’ve spread out my bedding and was just about to sleep. What about you, Gyu-ha -ssi ? “I’m going to sleep too. What pajamas are you wearing?” - They’re pajamas with a hamster pattern. “That sounds cute. Show me next time.” - Would you like to come over to my house and spend the night? “I’m going to go now.” - I-I’m going too……. After some trivial chat, the call ended. In Yoo-shin had a regular schedule of going to bed by 11 o’clock at the latest. The light shining in the rooftop room soon went out. Hyeon Gyu-ha closed his eyes on the roof, listening to the rustling noises that soon became quiet. Then, exactly three hours later, he woke up. ‘Where is In Yoo-shin?’ As soon as Gyu-ha woke up, he checked the coordinates of Yoo-shin’s location. In Yoo-shin was still sleeping in the room under the roof. There was still a long time left until sunrise. If there were a dungeon, I would’ve gone hunting again, and if I were in an officetel, my terrible boredom would’ve made me drink alcohol that couldn’t even get me drunk, but right now, In Yoo-shin was under this roof. Hyeon Gyu-ha remained motionless on the rooftop until sunrise. They say you could call just having the thought of wanting to die depression, but was this, an weariness so exhausting that it wouldn't matter if I died, also depression? Hyeon Gyu-ha thought. Even those worries soon disappeared, and Hyeon Gyu-ha’s head became empty. Just like always. As the eastern sky began to brighten, Hyeon Gyu-ha realized a subtle abnormality from In Yoo-shin last night. The lights inside had been shining brightly through the window until he turned them off. ‘He fell asleep without closing the curtains again. If he had blackout curtains installed, why wasn’t he using them?’ Hyeon Gyu-ha leaned his upper body over the roof’s edge. He didn’t properly close the curtains on the window again. He used psychokinesis to quietly move the curtains to cover the window. The succulent plant pots on the windowsill were safe and did not fall. It’s a shame that I couldn’t see In Yoo-shin sleep because of the curtains mounted on the wall. But since I wasn’t a real stalker, I didn’t open the window and go inside to check his sleeping face. Hyeon Gyu-ha just felt like he would despair if he could not confirm In Yoo-shin’s presence, and the despair of being abandoned made him want to destroy the world, so he checked his Master’s safety from time to time. That was all. Thanks to the anonymous stalker covering the window, In Yoo-shin woke up from a rough sleep. Hyeon Gyu-ha didn’t know that In Yoo-shin kept forgetting because Hyeon Gyu-ha was the one closing the curtains for him on the days he forgot to do it. “6- seya , did you have a good night?” “Squeak . ” After a night spent running on the wheel, escaping the cage to explore and returning, nibbling on food, having a good sand bath, and even seeing Hyeon Gyu-ha secretly close the curtain, 6- se  cried happily. With half-asleep eyes, In Yoo-shin reached out and patted 6 -se , then yawned and went into the bathroom. It’s time to get ready for work. Hyeon Gyu-ha also took a regretful step off the roof and flew to his officetel. He also had to wash up and give In Yoo-shin a bike ride on his way to work. It was a typical morning. * On his way home from work, In Yoo-shin was waiting at the entrance for Hyeon Gyu-ha to come up on his motorbike, which he had parked underground. Taking advantage of a moment when Hyeon Gyu-ha, who was with him all day, wasn’t around, he quickly did a search. Searching again didn’t change the results he got last night. ‘There is currently no king in Romania……’ The Romanian-Serbian monarchy collapsed decades ago. Even in countries where the monarchy has been abolished, there were formerly royal claimants to the throne, but Hyeon Gyu-ha’s words did not seem to refer to them. In Yoo-shin looked for descendants of the Romanian-Serbian royal family just in case, but he couldn’t find a man who looked like Hyeon Gyu-ha. ‘This one also has something in common: they’re both good-looking…… but Gyu-ha is more handsome.’ So then, was it really a joke? It only made my head spin even more.  When In Yoo-shin sensed that someone was close by, he quickly put his phone in his pocket and raised his head. “Excuse me, but are you In Yoo-shin -ssi  of the Department of Public Welfare?” “Yes, I’m In Yoo-shin. Who are you?” “Haha. Sorry for the late greeting. I’m Lim Ji-hoon of the Seongho Guild.” The man held out his business card with a businesslike smile. “We want to invite In Yoo-shin- ssi  to our guild. Our Seongho guild is still small in size, but it has several hunters, including Hunter Jang Seong-guk- nim , who is a top-ranked B-level hunter. If you’re interested, may we set up a separate meeting and give you a detailed explanation?” “Uh, that’s……” “If you are busy right now, please tell me a convenient time. After work hours or on weekends is also okay.” As In Yoo-shin blinked in confusion, surprised by the sudden situation, a hand fell lightly onto his shoulder. It was Hyeon Gyu-ha. “We’ll take a look and contact you later. We're on our way to a date now. “Sorry to disturb you! Then, I’ll be waiting for your contact. Have a nice evening!” The man, who was aggressively barraging In Yoo-shin—who at first glance looked young and seemed like a pushover—quickly bowed his head and bid farewell as soon as Hyeon Gyuha resolutely cut him off. Hyeon Gyu-ha snatched the business card from In Yoo-shin’s hand, who was blinking since he still didn’t understand what was happening, then tore it up and threw it away. “If you’re gonna join a guild anyway, go for a large one instead of some unheard-of crappy little guild like this. Since it looks like the competition is starting little by little, if you just hold out for a day or two, the annual salary will probably go up into the hundreds of millions of won.) “A hundred million? My annual salary?” “Sure. Now then, let’s go on a real date to make my excuse true. What do you want for dinner? That meat restaurant from last time?” Hyeon Gyu-ha had dinner with In Yoo-shin, who still did not understand the situation, called him every two hours from the roof as usual and then put him to sleep. And two days later, In Yoo-shin truly received an email offering an annual salary of hundreds of millions of won. It started with the Anpang guild under Yangsa Group, a large conglomerate. Scout calls poured in from all directions. Sometimes from in front of his house. Sometimes in front of the Ministry of Ability, sometimes by email. Even a person filled with unfounded confidence would have no choice but to realize this: that he was bait to catch Hyeon Gyu-ha. PA: I want to see Yoo-shin’s reaction when he finally found out about Gyu-ha being a stocker as side line-side line. ☭ ͜ʖ ☭) Editor M: This author knows how to write comedy. ‘“I am not a real stalker,” said Hyeon Gyu-ha the stalker.’ Editor’s Daily Entries: PA Feb 24/24: At 6 am   I finished some orders for my business, and I drank the remaining double black. I woke super late, like 10 pm so I decided to edit again. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: PsycheAsylum, Editor M We made a discord server! please join us!

‘How did he get here?!’ It was very surprising, but now was not the time to answer such a question.  In Yoo-shin hurriedly got up from his chair and wiped the tteokbokki  stains from his lips. Well, there were still remnants of tteokbokki  scattered on the table. “Today! I was going to eat tteokbokki  just for today and exercise hard again starting tomorrow! Really!” “……” “Starting tomorrow, I’ll start again—no, not until I finish eating just this……” “……” “No, no! I’m going to the gym right now!” “……” Although Hyeon Gyu-ha said nothing, In Yoo-shin began to feel guilty on his own and made a spontaneous admission as he packed his phone and bag, then flinched belatedly. ‘…… Why is Gyu-ha -ssi  so silent?’ Normally, this would be his moment to say something embarrassing, but strangely he wasn’t saying anything. Moreover, for some reason, even the surrounding area was quiet. You should be hearing the sounds of murmurs and the clicking of cameras mixed together. Feeling guilty about being caught after attempting to escape, In Yoo-shin, who had been avoiding looking him in the face, anxiously raised his gaze. “……!” And I was so surprised that I almost hiccupped. There was absolutely no expression on Hyeon Gyu-ha’s face as he stood still in front of the booth and looked at me. As if all emotions had been utterly removed. Looking at him, his eyes that used to have a mischievous smile lingering in them became dried out, and his pale, colorless face was as frigid as despair. Even the feeling of extreme boredom Yoo-shin had often worried about when looking at Hyeon Gyu-ha felt more welcoming this. Even the joyful atmosphere of the festival became crumbled and stained with ash-gray. The crowd, who were surprised and delighted by his sudden appearance, swallowed an ominous feeling, not knowing what to do. Meanwhile, Hyeon Gyu-ha walked in. Thud, thud, thud.  The sound of walking boots quietly stepping closer was the same as that from a past encounter, but In Yoo-shin was bewildered by the oppressive emotional weight that couldn’t even be compared to that time. “…… Gyu-ha -ssi .” Was it ever this difficult to call his name? The sound of footsteps stopped right before him. Hyeon Gyu-ha was a man Yoo-shin always looked up to, but today his height felt incredibly distant. The dry, ash-gray gaze moved with stiffness and difficulty, and drew In Yoo-shin in. The tips of his cold fingers limply rose up and caressed his cheek—as if to confirm that he was there. Over and over. Again and again. A soft sigh flowed out of his mouth weakly, like the thin tremor spreading from his fingertips. The next moment, In Yoo-shin was clutched in desperate arms. “…… Don’t abandon me.” The hand that held the back of his head tightly, the arm that hugged his waist, the breath pouring onto his forehead and cheek. Everything. Of Hyeon Gyu-ha. [Name: Henry Raymond Charles Francois VII] [Current Status: —] In Yoo-shin realized that he was super screwed. * “Guild Leader, I think it would be a good idea to take a look at this before entering the dungeon.” “What is it?” Caught by his secretary Han Jun-su before leaving the office, Gong Tae-seong looked down at the tablet while standing in front of the door. On it was a live video with the title, ‘A Livestream of the Korea University Daedong Festival!’ ( Daedong  is a common name for the large-scale festivals held by Korean universities.) Although the place had no apparent relevance, there must be a reason he was told to watch it. Gong Tae-seong’s eyebrows twitched as he quietly observed the video. He pinched his brow repeatedly with his index finger and thumb, and after closing and opening his eyes, he looked again. An unchanging sight was spread out before his eyes. The sight of that guy wearing the same black leather jacket all year round was astounding no matter how many times Tae-seong looked at him. Hugging someone passionately. - …… Don’t abandon me. For a moment, Gong Tae-seong fell into a state of shock, wondering if he were under a curse or illusion and was hallucinating. Viewers in the live chat room were also feeling a similar shock. [??? What is this?] [What did he just say??] [??????] [Is it true that he told him to not abandon him? Fuck.] [I thought I heard wrong, but is it true?] [??ㅋㅋ???ㅋㅋㅋㅋ?] [ㅋㅋㅋㅋ No, no matter how you look at it, isn’t Hyeon Gyu-ha hugging him...? ㅋㅋㅋㅋ] [I guess that’s right. ㅋㅋㅋㅋ Abandoning him, ㅋㅋㅋ just in time. ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ He was dumped!! ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ] [He was shaking off all sorts of hardships as if he were the only one in the world dating. ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ] [So, the boyfriend dumped Hyeon Gyu-ha and was filming a tteokbokki mukbang, and Hyeon Gyu-ha chased after him and is clinging onto him??] [Not boyfriend, EX-boyfriend, yeah.] [Tteokbokki’s league >>>>>> Hyeon Gyu-ha’s league.] [Wow, it seems like he’s so tiny he can't even be seen behind Hyeon Gyu-ha’s back, but to think he’s aiming to be with the S-class! What courage! Let’s see his spirit, omg omg.] [S-rank in terms of ambition, omg omg.] [So even with Hyeon Gyu-ha’s looks, he gets rejected, huh… Since there is no hope for me in this life, I guess I’ll just go measure the water temperature in the Han River or something……] [ㅋㅋㅋ Can I watch this fun content for free?] In proportion to the rapidly growing speed of the chat room, the number of viewers tuning in at the same time was also rapidly increasing. Gong Tae-seong felt like his mind was being polluted as he continued to watch the video, so he just turned it off. “…… Was it real love?” “I guess it was.” “It’s not that Hyeon Gyu-ha is pretending to be in a relationship out of necessity, but that he is really blinded by love and is showing such ugly behavior?” “It’s love, so there’s nothing you can do.” “ Haa .” Han Jun-su wiped his moist eyes with a voice filled with emotion. If a small person did that, it might be cute, but a big guy acting like that was really disgusting.  Gong Tae-seong pushed the tablet away from his face and gestured. “Give me the data you researched on In Yoo-shin.” I was planning to check it after I returned from the dungeon, but I felt like I should check it now. The profile was brief. In Yoo-shin. 22 years old. Born in Seoul. Currently working as a contract civil servant at the Ministry of Ability. His awakening ability is F-class taming. “Is it possible to get an F rank as a tamer? Does that mean he has almost no mana?” “It is true that his mana rating is low, but more than anything, he is limited to rodents.” “This is the first time I’ve heard that taming is limited to rodents.” Awakening was also a matter of luck, and what ability you awakened with also depends entirely on luck. There were also many people who had minor awakening abilities, such as raising the volume of their voices or sweating less. In Gong Tae-seong’s judgment, In Yoo-shin’s ability was the most useless one of all time. How on earth could you tame a rat and use it for something? No matter how much I thought about it, there seemed to be no possibility of creating synergy with Hyeon Gyu-ha’s abilities. “If not his ability, then what on earth did Hyeon Gyu-ha fall in love with? He’s just a kid with a young-looking face.” “There is no reason when it comes to falling in love.” He ignored Han Jun-su’s sugary words and turned to the next page. This time, there was something that caught my eye.  Gong Tae-seong slightly gathered his eyebrows. “Tsk. What kind of adoption goes wrong twice?” He was adopted at the age of 5, but was given away less than a year later, and was adopted and given away again the following year. The second dismissal was due to the police finding out the circumstances of child abuse. Afterward, he was transferred to the Dalgasa Orphanage in Kaesong, where he lived until he graduated from high school, worked part-time, and then passed the recruitment of high school graduates for the Ministry of Ability. It was a brief background. “So you’re saying he’s not living with Hyeon Gyu-ha right now?” “They live separately, but Hyeon Gyu-ha drives him to and from work every day.” “Then I guess I can meet him later in the evening.” “Are you going to go in person? He refers to him as Master. With Hyeon Gyu-ha clinging to him that much, do you really think he’d leave him alone just because it’s evening?” “…… That’s certainly true.” Gong Tae-seong nodded without realizing it. If Hyeon Gyu-ha had the personality, he would have taken some action. I’m sure it’s not like he’s protecting him…… No, I’m not certain. I couldn’t believe it, but the video I just watched kept coming back to me. Gong Tae-seong sighed and nervously imagined the back of Hyeon Gyu-ha, hovering before his eyes. I’ve witnessed something I shouldn’t have seen. “I guess I’ll have to find a way to meet him naturally.” “Regardless of your being the guild leader, it doesn’t look good to be hostile towards Hyeon Gyu-ha’s lover. Please let them have their beautiful relationship. “That’s not my reason, so just shut up and go and do your own thing.” In the document he had irritably thrown at Han Jun-su, a photo of In Yoo-shin fell to the floor. Gong Tae-seong walked away, pushing a face that looked uncharacteristically fair and gentle for a 22-year-old man from the edge of his vision. * Thump, thump, thump. The sound of his rapidly beating heart numbed his senses. What In Yoo-shin felt was a deep embrace, a desperate rush of breath, and the pulse of a racing heart. Everything about Hyeon Gyu-ha. His lips poured out passionate whispers close to his ear. “Is it because I kept saying that I want to kill you? I’ll never say anything like that again.” “Hey, Gyu-ha- ssi .” “It must have been unpleasant. But I only said that to you because I didn’t want to lie to you about other matters. It may sound like an excuse, but it’s true.” “No, no. D-didn’t you see…… my text message?” “…… Message?” Only then did Hyeon Gyu-ha slightly relax his arm and take out his cell phone. His eyebrows twitched greatly as he read the text. Hyeon Gyu-ha stared intently at the cell phone screen, and then slowly lowered his gaze. It was the first time In Yoo-shin saw his pupils get so big. HM: It is at this moment….. I knew…. I want’ed to become In Yoo-shin.. Wwwwwwww and also I need this to become kdrama fr…. It would be so funnywwwww PA: Yes, I knew Gyu wouldn’t even bother checking his phone and just go straight to where Yoo-shin was and make a sweet embarrassing misunderstanding for all people to see….  ✧( ु•⌄• )◞◟( •⌄• ू )✧ Editor M: I expected Hyeon Gyu-ha to crash out, but not like this. (╥﹏╥) ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: PsycheAsylum, Editor M We made a discord server! please join us!

“Are they doing this because of you, Gyu-ha?” “It’s wonderful proof that everyone recognizes Master and me as one set.” In Yoo-shin, who would have pretended not to hear Gyu-ha’s shameless nonsense at any other time, nodded with a blank expression. Hyeon Gyu-ha gently waved a plastic bag, having packed a sandwich for In Yoo-shin who said he had no appetite. “Let’s eat lunch first.” “Sure……” Contrary to his words of agreement, In Yoo-shin chewed his sandwich as if he were lost in thought. Even though it’s my favorite egg mayo sandwich, I couldn’t seem to taste it at all. Hyeon Gyu-ha’s eyes narrowed. What’s the problem? His annual salary, which barely surpassed minimum wage, had already increased several times. “Isn’t it good? With that money, you could go to the university you wanted to go to.” “But it’s not money I got because I’m good at my job.” “Since it’s something that Master’s pet mouse is getting for being so capable, it’s also Master’s money, right? Just think of it like you won a lottery called Hyeon Gyu-ha.” “No. It’s different.” In Yoo-shin, who rarely expressed his opinion, spoke with an unusually firm tone. Hyeon Gyu-ha knew when his firmness came out. “It’s like some kind of fraud. When the taming skill is lifted, it will be over with Gyu-ha.” Ahh. As expected. One corner of Hyeon Gyu-ha’s mouth went up at an angle. “Actually, I even refused the offer from the manager of the Hunter Support Bureau that he would specially hire me to level 7 if personnel changes are made next week. All the attention that comes to me should be enjoyed by Gyu-ha- ssi , not me.” “……” “But it’s tough to find a way to undo taming. I’ve been looking through papers and books from time to time, but I’ve made no progress so far. I’m sorry.” Hyeon Gyu-ha stared in silence at his Master, who was struggling to quickly let go of the leash attached to his neck.  The sense of security of being leashed, the fulfillment of serving Master, and the joy that came from it. …… It’s like I was becoming a dog for real. His lips twisted. Murder. The intent to murder. The emotions that had always dominated him since the age of nine were stirring. Should I kill him? There was no need to imitate an absurdly tame dog. Easy. Fast. Convenient. 〈I know. It’s presumptuous of me to worry about Gyu-ha- ssi .〉 His eyes, which looked on worriedly despite his extreme weakness. The colorful changes in emotion whenever I saw him. The scale in my mind, with murderous intent placed on one pan, creaked fiercely and tilted. In Yoo-shin was a master who provided pleasure worth being held by a leash. Hyeon Gyu-ha smiled and traced his finger along his Master’s cheek. If I were truly a dog, I would have licked it with my tongue. It’s soft and warm. His skin, covered in fine downy fuzz, trembled slightly, but he did not shy away from Gyu-ha’s touch. “You have no intention of moving to another guild, no matter what the conditions are?” “Yes. Even if I have to move, I want to do it with my own capabilities.” “Then I’ll warn them not to bother Yoo-shin- ssi  anymore.” In Yoo-shin was surprised. He wondered if Gyu-ha was going to send a warning through an inter-guild communication channel, but Hyeon Gyu-ha just took a few selfies with the rooftop garden in the background. “Well, they’re perfect without any filters or edits. Choose a photo you like among these.” “What is the picture for?” “One is going to be used as the wallpaper on Yoo-shin -ssi ’s phone and for authentication purposes.” “……?” It was still a bit confusing, but he chose one of the selfies. It was a secret to myself that I found it difficult to choose just one because they were all  good-looking. Hyeon Gyu-ha texted the photo to In Yoo-shin, then ignored countless chat rooms with +999 unread messages and entered the open chat room at the top. It was a room where only Hyeon Gyu-ha's photos were being uploaded without a single message. He posted a photo there, with the following comment: [I don’t mind if you bother me, but don’t bother my boyfriend.] For a moment, it felt like the chat room had paused and a heavy silence descended. Then, messages started rushing in all at once, to the point that it became hard to read. [?????????????] [What the fuck is this trolling???] [But this is my first time seeing that photo; Gyu-ha has never posted a selfie before.] [Wow, really?? Really, really??] [I love you, Hyeon Gyu-ha!!! ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ] [Gyu-ha, what are you doing now? Did you eat lunch?] [Who is bothering your boyfriend? ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ] “What on earth is this chat room for?” “It’s for Hyeon Gyu-ha only.” “Huh?! That chat room where fans just post pictures without saying a word? Isn’t it difficult to get into chat rooms of famous hunters because they’re always full? How did you get in?” “I’ve been in it since it was first made.” “…… It must have been several years, but you haven’t talked in the chat room even once?” “Yes.” “……” It was a confident response that left me with nothing more to say. Well, it’s not wrong to go into your own chat room and just lurk…… As Gyu-ha held the sandwich to In Yoo-shin’s lips, he reflexively took a bite and began to munch while still wearing a confused expression. “Now this will be screenshotted and spread across most online communities, and by the end of today, even the guilds will all know about my warning. Still, if there’s a guild that ignores the warning and bothers you…….” “…… If that happens?” Instead of answering, Hyeon Gyu-ha smiled brightly. It was three days later that Yoo-shin learned the meaning behind that smile. While the scout calls were cut off, there was miraculously still a reckless guild that bothered him, and Hyeon Gyu-ha, having found their business card before he threw it away, went out for about an hour and came back. “……” “You have an interesting expression. Why?” “…… It’s nothing.” In Yoo-shin silently closed the browser window on an internet article about how Hyeon Gyu-ha pulled up the entire building of the guild that had given Yoo-shin a business card that morning, turned it upside down, threw a blank check at the stunned guild leader, and then leisurely disappeared. It’s certain that he would be ranked first in terms of personality. * Hunters who were civil servants belonging to the Ministry of Ability—that is, those affiliated with the state—were permitted dual employment unlike other civil servants, even if joining attack squads was impossible for them. This was because no one would try to become a Ministry of Ability hunter without at least earning money by hunting independently like freelancers did. The Ministry of Ability’s work was not extremely dangerous or difficult, but it was complex. In other words, it was miscellaneous work. Whenever a new dungeon was discovered, they would conduct a preliminary search and were dispatched when a problem arose in the dungeon, and as a priority during an unexpected gate or monster wave, responded to crimes committed by awakeners that the police could not handle, and provided security for key personnel. Learning that hunters from the Ministry of Ability had separate uniforms and also served as decorative backdrops at state events, Hyeon Gyu-ha’s fans seemed to be secretly waiting alongside In Yoo-shin. “You should come visit often!” While receiving greetings from employees who were sad about parting ways with the totem, In Yoo-shin and Kim Ji-yeon moved to the Hunter Affairs Department of the Hunter Support Bureau, which was responsible for assisting affiliated hunters. It was a completely different building from the Department of Public Welfare. Although In Yoo-shin was still a contract civil servant, everyone knew that he was Hyeon Gyu-ha’s dedicated manager. The president probably knew too. On the first day of their move, Section Chief Kim from the Hunter Affairs Department personally took them around the office and introduced them to the hunters and staff. The field positions of the on-call hunters, who were specialized civil servants, were team-based, and Lee Hye-yeon, the leader of the Alpha Team, was the head team leader who oversaw all field staff. Although Hyeon Gyu-ha should have belonged to an existing team on principle, a separate team was specially created for him. The team members and team leader were solely Hyeon Gyu-ha. The hunters on standby mainly stayed in the fitness room which also served as a training area. Furthermore, when they went down to the basement fitness room… “Oh, it’s a gym. I was planning to sign up for a gym membership anyway, so that’s worked out.” Ignoring the greetings of the hunters, in whom feelings like envy, jealousy, and longing mixed together, Hyeon Gyu-ha looked around the interior before turning back to look at In Yoo-shin, his eyes sparkling brightly. The moment Yoo-shin met the gaze of those vibrant eyes, akin to that of a child who had found a toy, an ominous premonition for no known reason sent a chilling shudder down his spine. “The gym looks like a perfect match for you, doesn’t it?” “M-me? Not Gyu-ha- ssi ?”  “There is no need, as my muscles are still perfectly maintained, and this will be our date spot for you, Master.” “What? Why me? Why at the gym!?” In Yoo-shin was scared and grabbed Hyeon Gyu-ha, but Hyeon Gyu-ha shamelessly patted his protesting head and looked back at Team Leader Kim. “Just ‘cause you’re my manager, doesn’t mean you have to be in the office, right?” “Of course.” Having completely understood the power dynamics of this currently most famous couple in Korea during this brief introduction, Team Leader Kim nodded without a second thought. As a bonus, even Kim Ji-yeon, who was being guided along, turned a blind eye to In Yoo-shin. * “Yoo-shin- ssi , you should also get a hunter’s license.” In Yoo-shin tried to run away from the fitness room, but Hyeon Gyu-ha caught In Yoo-shin and held him by his side, then spoke affectionately as if he were asking for a date.  “I don’t need a hunter’s license.” “I need you.” “Why……” “I have to go on dungeon dates with Master from now on. You definitely don’t plan on leaving me alone while I work in the dungeon, right?” HM: this scene is so comically funny lol PA: And that’s how Yoo-shin got his Hunter’s License without being sus ¬‿¬ Editor M: Hyeon Gyu-ha sure acts  like he doesn’t mind being a tamed pet, so the moment he considers killing In Yoo-shin again surprised me. Maybe stop comparing yourself to dogs when you’re really a bat… That is, batshi— 💥 ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: PsycheAsylum, Editor M We made a discord server! please join us!

“……” “You won’t, right?” “……” “You won’t, right?” “……” “You won’t, right?” “..... I won’t.” A joke that Park Seung-gi made a while ago came to mind. 〈Maybe it’ll be a dungeon date or something.〉 They say that words become seeds of a possible future. In Yoo-shin wished that jjamppong soup would splatter on Park Seung-gi on the day he wore new clothes. “But there are no rats in the dungeon, so what can I do if I go!?” “If it doesn’t work out, I’ll try my best to acquire the skill to transform into a bat.” “Does that mean you won’t help me at all?” “Basically.” Although I suddenly became tearful, it seemed like Hyeon Gyu-ha had no intention of letting me get away. Even if your ability were rated as F-level, the process of obtaining a hunter’s license was not difficult as long as you were awakened. All you needed to do was pass the written exam and physical fitness test and complete dungeon environment training. The problem was the physical fitness test. In Yoo-shin was a typical couch potato who really hated working out. A hunter who was unaware of the situation quietly intervened. His name was Jeong Min-jae. He was a young man who looked at Hyeon Gyu-ha with envy from the time he was introduced and waited for a chance to talk. “The test isn’t that difficult. You just need to study hard for a few days for the written exam questions, and the cutoff line for the physical fitness test is just above average.” Hyeon Gyu-ha glanced down at In Yoo-shin. “Yoo-shin-ssi, for how many seconds did you run 50 meters in high school?” In Yoo-shin’s pupils trembled slightly. “…… 7 seconds.” “How could you shave off 4 seconds? It was 11 seconds. The average for high school boys is 8 seconds, so you’re far behind. Plus, you only did two push-ups.” “Well, I was just, you know, doing it casually! But how did Gyu-ha-ssi know about that……?” “It’s thanks to the vice chairman of Yangsa.” “……” You asked the vice chairman of a large company, just to secure physical evaluation data from my high school days……? In Yoo-shin was not the only one who was speechless. Hyeon Gyu-ha asked Jeong Min-jae, who just averted his eyes awkwardly. “Do you think it will be easy to achieve?” “…… I’m sorry, In Yoo-shin-ssi.” Even Jeong Min-jae, who had given him some hope, disappeared. Hyeon Gyu-ha strode up the stairs with In Yoo-shin at his side. “Although we can legally slack off since it’s our first day, we can go out and patrol diligently to see if any surprise gates have been discovered in downtown Seoul.” “So, where are we going……?” “We have to match our training uniforms and even get the sneakers as a set.” “……” “From now on, I’ll also plan your diet. Eat only what I give you. Since we’re already working out, should we take a body profile picture too?” “……” In Yoo-shin tried to think in a positive direction. If I exercised, my health would improve, so it wouldn’t be a bad thing. Even if I broke up with Hyeon Gyu-ha later and had trouble finding a job, if I had a hunter’s license, I could work as an odd job laborer in dungeons…… I enjoyed exercising. I enjoyed exercising. I enjoyed exercising…… * * * Even climbing the subway stairs required F-grade physical strength and left him panting at times. Hyeon Gyu-ha made him run on a treadmill to start training his basic physical strength. It was okay up to this point. My vision turned yellow, but I could endure it. The problem came after that. “Posture is important for all exercises, including squats. Straighten your back, and don’t bring your knees too far forward. I’ll use psychokinesis to help you maintain your posture, so don’t forget to maintain it well.” “I feel like I’m going to die from so much pain from stretching my muscles! My muscles are really sore—they hurt so much that I can’t see straight!” “No one has ever died from doing squats.” “If I become the first—!” “Then I’ll wake you up with a kiss.” Protein supplements. “Let’s do it ten more times for the last set. Alright. Ah, you’re doing just fine. One, two, two, two, three, three, okay, just like that. Four. Oh nice. Good.” “Why are you counting the same numbers over and over again!?” “I’m not counting the ones with incorrect posture.” Protein supplements. “Doesn't exercise have a routine? I heard that if you work your upper body hard, you have to rest for maybe 48 hours before doing it again?” “Here is the potion I prepared for such cases, Master.” “What?” “If you drink this potion, your muscles will recover without the need for a separate rest period. There is nothing better than this for building your body in a short period of time. It is a legal drug that even athletes take. It’s really, really expensive, but it’s not a waste at all if it’s for Master.” “Uaaaaghhh.” Protein supplements. He was locked up in the gym and tortured every day, but there was no one to support him. Rather, the other hunters seemed envious of In Yoo-shin, who was receiving one-on-one training from Hyeon Gyu-ha. Even Lee Hye-yeon, whom he trusted, betrayed him. “When it comes to muscles, the more, the better, Yoo-shin. It’s rare for Gyu-ha to personally take care of your health, you know? He absolutely wouldn’t lift a finger to help anyone else even with a knife at his throat. You don’t know when that guy might change his mind again, so milk this for all it’s worth now. Only then will you be able to exercise well on your own later. Lee Hye-yeon was lifting a barbell next to him as she spoke. Though her body was petite, she had the strong body of a martial artist. She could easily do 700 kilos in the Big 3 (squat, bench press and deadweight) with her eyes closed. She was not the only one—the hunters here didn’t even bother to rest during the waiting period, but instead came to the physical training room and trained hard. “Save me……” The fear of being caught between gym rats and crushed to death by their muscles made In Yoo-shin want to cry. “Don’t cry, you’ll lose muscle.” “Huaghhhh.” * * * The refrigerator, which used to only contain bottled water and alcohol, had recently become quite diverse. Green vegetables, tomatoes, mushrooms, low-fat milk, almonds, mixed-grain rice, salmon, chicken breast, etc.—these were all meal menus for In Yoo-shin. Hyeon Gyu-ha grilled chicken breast steak and put brown rice, sweet potato, avocado, and fruit salad into the lunch box. He also brought unsweetened yogurt and walnuts as snacks. Since today was Friday, an off-duty day, he decided to go on a date with In Yoo-shin at the gym. We would face each other up close, constantly share sweat and conversation, and eat the packed lunch that I brought myself. It’s a great date idea. “Yoo-shin-ssi, I’ve come to pick you up.” Running all the way to the rooftop room in a single dash with a grin, he knocked on the front door, but it was silent. I don’t feel his presence. Hyeon Gyu-ha immediately opened the door by infusing his mana into the handle. “Squeak. Squeak!” 6-se was irritated when she woke up to a rattling sound. But Hyeon Gyu-ha couldn’t even hear her. There was no In Yoo-shin. Disappeared in front of him. Thud. The lunch box slowly slipped from his hands and fell on the floor. In an instant, his eyes which cleared of all emotion fell vacantly. * * * “No, In Yoo-shin! I haven’t seen you lately—why is your face so……!” “Seung-gi-ah…… Waaah. Half of my face is gone, isn’t it?” “You look really healthy now. What kind of workout have you been doing lately? Your shoulders look wider, and your clothes fit you perfectly.” “Ah, really?” Yoo-shin was intrigued when he heard that his body had improved. When he was taking a shower, he noticed that his once soft stomach now showed very subtle traces of abs. After all, was the answer to everything muscle? ‘Gasp. I shouldn’t think like this...!’ He hastily shook his head, trying to escape from his muscles, which felt brainwashed by the torture in the fitness room. [I’m only going to rest today. ㅠ I’ll be answering all of your phone calls, so don’t destroy Seoul. ㅠㅠ] Soon it was time for Hyeon Gyu-ha to knock on the door of his rooftop room. After sending him a text message so that he wouldn’t get surprised, Yoo-shin grabbed Park Seung-gi and started complaining. He was frantically stuffing tteokbokki, green onion pancakes, sundae, fish cakes, and makgeolli into his mouth. “I’m not even allowed to eat snacks freely, and—wow, your department’s tteokbokki is the best! Protein supplements taste so gross, and I’m so sick of chicken breast, but the seafood pancake with lots of squid is really delicious.” “Hey, either tell the story or eat—don’t do both.” “Do you know the pain of having your diet controlled?” The lab room slave and the gym escapee slave competitively ate tteokbokki in a corner of the gate department’s festival booth. Even if I ran away from home, the only person I would meet was Park Seung-gi, but when I came to school, there happened to be a festival today. It’s already university festival season but I didn’t even notice the time passing because I was locked in the fitness room. “By the way, did the professor actually let you go outside?” “I sold you out by saying that because you’re Hyeon Gyu-ha’s lover, I had to make a good impression beforehand and lay some groundwork.” “……” While In Yoo-shin glared at him, Park Seung-gi quickly popped the last boiled egg in his mouth. “Seung-gi-hyung, you said you couldn’t go out today, so what’s going on?” Many students greeted Park Seung-gi, who was well-connected and, while being overworked in the lab, also did assistant work and even acted as the professor’s drinking companion. Since he grew up in the same orphanage from a young age, he was an easy guy for In Yoo-shin. However, Park Seung-gi was a friend that Yoo-shin was proud of, having received a full scholarship, graduated from college early and worked tirelessly in graduate school even in difficult circumstances. Even though he sold him out. ‘If I had gone to college, I would have been enjoying the festival atmosphere by now, right?’ Maybe I was feeling vicarious satisfaction from him. The area outside the booth was bustling with students and visitors. Across the street, the school’s broadcasting department was filming a live broadcast of the festival, and laughter broke out seemingly because there was an interviewee with witty remarks. After escaping from the sweaty muscles, it was nothing short of heaven, no matter how noisy it was. ‘Since Gyu-ha-ssi is going to make me manage my diet again starting tomorrow, today I’m going to eat everything spicy, salty, sweet, and stimulating that’s good for my tongue but bad for my muscles, heavily seasoned with MSG until I lose all my muscle. Makgeolli too! Soju too! And cola!’ Suddenly, the commotion outside the booth grew louder. Yoo-shin could even hear a sound that was almost like a scream. The student sitting next to Park Seung-gi tilted his head. “Has a celebrity come or something?” “It’s still daytime, though? Isn’t the stage performance starting at 5 o’clock?” “Well, I guess they came early.” Regardless, In Yoo-shin inhaled the flat dumplings soaked in tteokbokki soup. When I arrived earlier, I spotted a booth selling fish cake soup. Next to it was one for corn cheese. Just thinking about it made my mouth water. In Yoo-shin was so absorbed in his happy daydreams that he didn’t notice that his surroundings had suddenly become quiet. “Hey, hey.” Park Seung-gi spoke in a low voice and urgently tapped him with his foot. “What is it?” The chopsticks fell out of his hand as he raised his head curiously. Hyeon Gyu-ha was standing in front of the booth. *** HM: this became hilarious…. PA: Yoo-shin doing mukbang thinking he can get away... (ᴗ_ ᴗ。) Editor M: That last scene came out of a horror movie, I swear. Anyway, here’s an interesting insight into some gym terms, according to our translator: ‘3 대 #’ is a common Korean term referring to the total weight lifted in the three main powerlifting exercises: squat, bench press, and deadlift. It’s super convenient that English calls them the ‘big three’! ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: PsycheAsylum, Editor M We made a discord server! please join us!

“But Gyu-ha- ssi , don’t you have things like caps and sunglasses in your inventory?”   “No, ‘cause they’re not to my taste.”   “What about masks……?”   “Wow, the air is nice today.”   I had actually never seen Hyeon Gyu-ha wear a hat or sunglasses. However, it was true that if I walked around with a bare-faced Hyeon Gyu-ha, we would attract attention from all over the place, so it was a burden for me as an ordinary person.   ‘Then should I just cover my face?’   Hyeon Gyu-ha, who was looking at him as he pondered, blurted out:   “Are you embarrassed of me?”   “N-no, I’m not saying it’s embarrassing! It’s because Gyu-ha -ssi  is so famous, many people will recognize you and take pictures of you, but I’m just an ordinary person……”   After enjoying Yoo-shin’s distress and surprise as he scrambled for words, Hyeon Gyu-ha took out a scroll from his inventory.   “I have a good skill.”    ***   Deputy Team Leader Lee bemoaned why a sudden gate would open up there and make her company force her to go to work on a public holiday. She was taking a quick stretch while looking out the window when she felt like her eyes were about to pop out.   ‘It’s Gyu-ha!’   Just seeing people floating outside the tenth-floor window was enough to scare you, and Hyeon Gyu-ha was even scarier.   - Oh my godㅊㅊ;ㄴI saw Gyu-ha;;;;   Having left a final message on his private Twitter, Deputy Team Leader Lee was engrossed in filming with her phone, which was constantly buzzing with like and mention notifications. She felt like dying of frustration because of the closed window’s reflections.   ‘Is the person next to Gyu-ha his boyfriend? He’s smaller, rounder, and cuter than Gyu-ha…… He looks like a hamster…… But what is that? It looks like a leash?’   ***   The happy moment was short-lived.   ‘What? Where did he go?’   Hyeon Gyu-ha, who had been in front of In Yoo-shin just a moment ago, disappeared in an instant, and only his lover remained in the air.   “Huh? Gyu-ha -ssi ? Where have you gone?”   In Yoo-shin looked around in panic.   “I’m here.”   He was startled by a hand tapping his shoulder, and when he looked, Gyu-ha was there. Until just now, he was not Hyeon Gyu-ha but a person who appeared to have a very vague presence. It seemed that Yoo-shin could only see Gyu-ha properly if he was clearly aware that Gyu-ha was there.   “Wow…… that’s amazing. What kind of skill is this?”   “To put it simply, it erases one’s existence. As a bonus, this improved version prevents you from being filmed on electronic devices, so it’s mainly used by celebrities and criminals.”   “I think it would’ve been nice if I had these skills before awakening.”   Wouldn’t it have been better for my presence not to be revealed at all, rather than being quietly ostracized because I was an orphan living in an orphanage?   Although In Yoo-shin didn’t even say those private words aloud, Hyeon Gyu-ha smiled as if he knew how he felt.   “I really like the feeling of being in control of the world.”   They descended into an alley between the buildings and Gyu-ha held out his hand.   “Let’s take a walk, Master.”   In Yoo-shin blinked his eyes and looked at Gyu-ha’s partially-gloved hands.   “While holding hands?”   “Then let me put on a leash.”   “No!”   Instead of a leash, we could link arms instead of holding hands.  He quickly grabbed his hand and Hyeon Gyu-ha naturally bowed. I was more concerned about the texture of our intertwined fingers than the smooth feel of his glove. His left hand was rough and hard, with calluses on the fingers, but they wrapped around mine warmly. It was the hand that I healed.   It may have been several years since I last held another person’s hand, let alone shake one.   “Have you had lunch?”   “I had coffee and some bread with a friend.”   “Well, it’s a little late, but let’s go have lunch.”   “Do you know a good restaurant?”   “I haven’t eaten anywhere near school since I dropped out, but there’s a snack bar that I’ve heard is delicious. You like tteokbokki , right?”   “Of course I do!”   At first, I was a little embarrassed to be holding hands with him, but we really didn’t seem to get recognized by passersby. I felt a little less embarrassed because no one recognized us.   “But how did you know I like tteokbokki ?”   “You often go to the snack bar in front of your house.”   That’s weird. I think Hyeon Gyu-ha only called me when I was at the snack bar once. How did he know?  While In Yoo-shin was tilting his head in thought, they walked through the alley and arrived at a snack bar.   Like I said before, the tteokbokki and fried food were unbelievably delicious. Since lunch was late, Yoo-shin was just trying to fill his stomach, but he ended up ordering kimbap and eating it.   After lunch, they stopped by a coin karaoke room while they digested their food. While In Yoo-shin sang excitedly under the twinkling lights, Hyeon Gyu-ha only shook the tambourine. I thought he would eventually choose a song himself, but the sound of the tambourine only grew more elaborate.   ‘It definitely felt awkward when Gyu-ha- ssi  shook the tambourine the first time……’   He wondered if just shaking a tambourine also increased skill proficiency in it……   Although he was smiling softly as always, he didn’t look like he was enjoying himself at all, and it was surprising that he was only leveling up his tambourine skill. As expected, he ranked no.1 in the rankings for a reason.   Yoo-shin glanced at the status window.   [Current Status: Murderous. Intrigued.]   It was Hyeon Gyu-ha as usual. Murderous intent and curiosity were his basic states, so it seemed like he didn’t have any thoughts.   “Gyu-ha- ssi , what are you thinking?”   “My mind is blank.”   “Aren’t you going to sing?”   “I only know old songs.”   “I don’t even know any mainstream idol songs. Instead of doing those, let’s sing together.”   “Do you want to hear me sing?”   In truth, he was bothered by Gyu-ha’s silence and didn’t actually want to listen to him sing,   but In Yoo-shin learned that he had to respond eagerly here.   “Totally.”   “It’s one of the virtues of a pet rodent to give in to its Master’s tricks.”   Next to astonished In Yoo-shin, Hyeon Gyu-ha carefully pressed the karaoke remote control— seemingly the first time he had touched it—and chose a song.   In Yoo-shin, who thought Gyu-ha would choose a song that was out of style at most, was taken aback. It was a song that was from so long ago, it went out of style, but it was a famous song; even if you just sang the first verse, 95% of the country would reflexively sing it again.   This song that made you feel like you had to dance while shaking your shoulders and hips with that green meadow in the background was a trot song (a genre of Korean music)  from the 70s.   I thought he was teasing me again, but Hyeon Gyu-ha sang very seriously. Meanwhile, I felt subtly unbalanced   due to his profound vocals, the quality akin to that of a ballad singer.   “I’ve only ever listened to it before, but it’s fun to sing it.”   And the next song Gyu-ha chose was also a 70s trot song. He really only knew trot songs.   ‘Well, whatever. That can happen when people live busy lives.’   What were the advantages of trot? It’s the nation’s song.  In Yoo-shin also grabbed a microphone while shaking a tambourine. Although his tambourine skills may not be sufficient, he was confident that he would not fall behind in terms of entertainment. It’s a joy developed from the karaoke machine at a childcare facility.   ***   “Wait.”   After wasting time at a coin karaoke room until his throat was a little hoarse, thanks to which his stomach emptied quickly, they ate dinner and walked around a nearby park. It was only after Hyeon Gyu-ha led him to the alley in front of his house did In Yoo-shin realize what was wrong.   “This isn’t a walk…… Isn’t this a date ?”   “Did you realize it just now?”   “……?”   A question mark floated above In Yoo-shin’s head. Date? A date, not a walk? Why so suddenly?   “We’re dating.”   “Oh, that’s true, but…… that’s a front.”   “It doesn’t matter whether it’s a front or not. Everyone in the world knows we’re dating.”   “But as soon as we find out how to release you from taming, we’ll break up.”   Instead of answering those words, Hyeon Gyu-ha grabbed his hand, which he had not let go of yet, and shook it lightly.   “To be honest, killing you to get untamed by you is still an enticing plan. I’m still quite tempted by it—but I’m not going to do it. What do you think is the reason?”   “Because I’m a stimulant……?”   “Here’s my answer.”   A kiss as light as a feather fell onto the back of In Yoo-shin’s hand as Gyu-ha held it. A moist texture seeped in, and the skin that was touched became hot.   His fingertips twitched as if an electric current was flowing through them, but for some reason, he couldn’t pull them away. The sound of thin breathing between Gyu-ha’s lips tickled his skin. As Yoo-shin wiggled his fingers, the firm grip around his hand gained some strength.   “Yoo-shin’s fingers are so soft, as if he has no bones. I’m worried that if I hold your hand too hard, it might break.”   Hyeon Gyu-ha placed his lips on the back of his hand and smiled, the corners of his eyes curling up nicely. The breath of his laughter spread thickly over my skin. I knew that he had no intention of doing so, but when I met his subtly soft eyes, which seemed to be trying to enchant me……   “You have to pay the right price for stimulants.”   At those words, In Yoo-shin was startled and came to his senses . Were you possessed? Come to your senses, In Yoo-shin.  The narrowed amber eyes glowed even brighter under the light of the streetlamp.   “If there’s anything you want to ask me, just say it. What else do you need? Whatever it is, I will serve you faithfully. That’s my only joy.”   “……”   “I serve you to pay you fairly. Then I feel good. Then again I pay you fairly. I serve. I feel good. It’s a miraculous cycle of logic, right?”   Hyeon Gyu-ha, smiling mischievously like a boy, kissed the back of Yoo-shin’s hand one more time and then let go.   “Good night.”   “Yes……”   “Ah, this is my gift to my sister, Henry Raymond Charles Francois VI.”   Hyeon Gyu-ha, who had even given him the hamster snacks he had taken out of his inventory, waved his hand and told him to go up quickly. Yoo-shin hesitated and then asked cautiously.   “Actually, my friend who majored in gate studies was wondering if he could go to a dungeon with us, Gyu-ha. Or even get a few dungeon materials. There will be a reward.”   “Is it the friend from the orphanage you told me about last time?”   “Yes.”   “Then, my reward shall be a photo of Yoo-shin when he was young.”   “What?!”   “I’ll get going then.”   “Wait!”   Before Yoo-shin could catch him, Hyeon Gyu-ha flew up into the air and disappeared. Yoo-shin raised his befuddled gaze to his silhouette, which quickly turned into a black dot and disappeared. What on earth were you going to use those childhood photos for……?   ‘Ugh, who knows.’   He scratched the back of his neck and opened the door to his home.   Anyway, Hyeon Gyu-ha said something that meant it was a transaction. He seemed to imply that even if we maintained a close relationship now, it would end as soon as the Taming turned off. After ruminating over Hyeon Gyu-ha’s words and actions again, my heart felt lighter. He didn’t need to have any expectations of me. I was really fortunate.   In Yoo-shin vigorously rubbed away the remaining feeling of lips on the back of his hand.   ***   Although the dungeon was conquered and one continuous gate was completely closed, no special changes occurred in In Yoo-shin’s life. The days typically continued with the human totem fighting off Karens.   …… That was what In Yoo-shin thought, until Hyeon Gyu-ha opened his mouth seriously.   PA: I’m really smiling while reading this chapter, then the author decides to insert some spice like… you know…( •̀ᴗ•́ )و ̑̑ HM: I know, right ? hehe Editor M: In Yoo-shin, please be wary of contracting rabies from the Hyeon Gyu-ha species. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: PsycheAsylum, Editor M We made a discord server! please join us!

In Yoo-shin glanced at Park Seung-gi, who was making a fuss.   “I haven’t even shown it to you yet.”   “You could say it was a business showmanship reaction to really please our client. Anyway, how was your date?”   “‘Date…… I don’t know if it was a date, but it went well.”   What he took from the dungeon before it was cleared and closed completely was sand, seawater, and a few broken tree branches.  To be honest, in my eyes as an outsider, I wondered if there was any difference between sand from inside and sand from outside the dungeon, but Park Seung-gi was happy upon receiving it.   “What dungeon was it?”   “It was one like the time Columbus arrived in the Americas.”   In Yoo-shin explained what he experienced in the dungeon. I tried to speak objectively at first, but the more I talked, the more excited I became. Park Seung-gi was the only friend whom I felt comfortable talking about this with.   Listening closely, Park Seung-gi asked in surprise.   “Wait for a sec. What did Hyeon Gyu-ha say?”   “I heard from him that it was normal in the era in which the dungeon was set. At the time, religion was the most important thing in Europe, and Columbus was a devout believer who had no hesitation in citing religious reasons for the massacre.”   “No, how does Hyeon Gyu-ha know that?”   “Doesn’t everyone who does gate studies knows?”   “ I  didn’t know!”   In Yoo-shin, who was talking excitedly, only then realized that Park Seung-gi’s face was filled with astonishment. Park Seung-gi wailed in embarrassment, gulping down the rest of his coffee while his legs shook.   “The illusion inside the gate is something you can only see for a very brief moment, before the dungeon recognizes people! Even then, the reality is that we can’t properly study it unless it’s a newly opened dungeon, since hunters are holed up inside all day hunting and gathering. Those damn hunters don’t even care about the dungeon once they use the illusion to predict the boss monster! But how does Hyeon Gyu-ha even know the background of Columbus? The Columbus we know was just a guy crazy for gold, not someone of faith!”   Was that right? That’s probably what experts said.   In Yoo-shin chewed the salt bread until Park Seung-gi, who was tilting his head and talking gibberish, calmed down. The taste of salty butter was delicious. Should I buy more on the way home?   “You do  realize that gates are not the same as the Earth we live on, right?”   “Uh.”   “Because dungeons are where all sorts of past things happened, the accepted opinion was that they are nothing more than twisted distortions or illusions, and that was taught in schools as well, but these days, the accepted view in academia is that dungeons are a parallel world.”   In Yoo-shin blinked. The idea of a parallel world sounded better than just being an unexplainable distortion.   “Although it’s being hushed up because of Russia, they say there was a time when a dungeon opened and inside it had a city called Trotskygrad as the background setting.”   “It was named after Trotsky (A/N: a Russian revolutionary eliminated by Stalin) rather than Stalingrad (A/N: the city that Stalin named after himself; current Volgograd)? So, in that parallel world, Trotsky did the opposite and made Stalin go away?”   “Well, I guess?”   “I heard that Trotsky was extremely averse to naming cities, so was the Trotsky of that world different? That’s interesting.”   I pondered about how world history would have changed if Trotsky had become the leader of the country, instead of Stalin.   “Doesn’t our country have anything?”   “What is there…… Ah, that’s right. I heard that portraits of Kim Il-sung, presumed to be in his old age, are often found in dungeons set in old North Korean territory, like Pyongyang.”   “Kim Il-sung fled to Manchuria during the Korean War and disappeared.”   “So, in that parallel world, there is a possibility that June 25th did not occur and the 38th parallel was solidified, or North Korea won the war and unified Korea.”   “I’m so glad I wasn’t born in that parallel world.”   Had luck not been on our side, Gaeseong would’ve been under North Korean control. Long live the Republic of Korea.  The patriotism that Yoo-shin didn’t usually have suddenly filled him up.   “Anyway, it may be the environment inside the gate, but it’s best to infer the culture and historical trends in a piecemeal way. For someone like Hyeon Gyu-ha, it’s not possible to know in detail how people lived at the time or what Columbus’ beliefs were. Doesn’t he lie to make himself look good to you?”   In Yoo-shin shook his head. I didn't know about the other things, but Hyeon Gyu-ha would never do anything to make himself look good.   “Gyu-ha- ssi said he saw several dungeons featuring Columbus, besides the ones that he owns. Could it be that he researched them in his own way?”   “That could be possible…… Hyeon Gyu-ha also majored in gate studies at our school.”   “Gyu-ha -ssi  attended Korea University as well?”   “You didn’t know?”   Being met with a look that said, ‘How could you not know your boyfriend’s academic background?’ I could only scratch my head, at a loss for words. I didn’t know the university he dropped out of was Korea University.   In Yoo-shin looked around again. That didn’t mean I could find traces of someone who dropped out seven years ago, though.   “But Yoo-shin- nim —”   “No.”   “Hey, it’s nothing major. I just wanted to ask your boyfriend if he could take a friend like me along if he had more dungeons.”   “I can’t.”   “He’s even lying to impress you, so won’t you do me a favor that isn’t too difficult?”   “I don’t know how long we’ll be together, but whatever.”   It was after my true feelings inadvertently came out that I realized my mistake.  Park Seung-gi’s eyes widened.   “You’re already thinking about breaking up when it hasn’t even been a while since you two got together?”   “It’s just that…… he lives in a different world from me.”   “Hey, In Yoo-shin. What do you have that’s better than Hyeon Gyu-ha? Your face…… Hyeon Gyu-ha’s is better. Money…… He has a lot too, and his job…… Hyeon Gyu-ha wins by a landslide victory. About his personality…… It’s easier to get by in this world if you’re a little rude. But instead, you have a friend like me. Cheer up, man.”   I didn’t know if Seung-gi was a friend or a foe.   On the way back after returning Park Seung-gi to the lab room, In Yoo-shin became absorbed in his thoughts.   ‘Seung-gi said that for no reason……’   It’s not just me who wanted this relationship to end quickly, but Hyeon Gyu-ha as well. Since Hyeon Gyu-ha seemed to know the reason why he was tamed, would it be possible to end the taming by following him, obtaining the hidden boss crystal stones, and meeting the saintly old woman?   He was so lost in thought in front of the crosswalk that he inadvertently ended up following someone who was jaywalking. When he realised he had made a mistake, he was already on the crosswalk with the red stop light flashing.   “ Gasp. ”   I tried to quickly turn around, but my body lifted into the air. It was a familiar feeling. The moment Yoo-shin blinked, a handsome man who seemed to turn even the scenery of an ordinary big city into a wonderful photo album appeared in the air. At the same time, screams were heard everywhere around them.   “…… Gyu-ha- ssi ?”   “Sudden quest: praise the pet rodent that saved Master from danger.”   “T-Thank you.”   “Just with words?”   Hyeon Gyu-ha, lying face down in the air, raised his head, and In Yoo-shin’s face turned red. As the distance between the two people got closer, gasps and muffled reactions arose rapidly here and there. I was grateful that he saved me, but I could clearly hear the whispers of those around us.   “Crazy. It’s Hyeon Gyu-ha.”   “Is the person next to him his boyfriend?”   “No way.”   “No, I think that is  his boyfriend……”   Trying not to look at the passersby who were taking out their cell phones, In Yoo-shin slightly stretched out his hand and gently stroked Gyu-ha’s hair. It’s not even my first time stroking it, but my fingers were stiff and creaky, probably because there were so many eyes watching. I couldn’t even feel the texture of his fine, soft hair.   “Can’t you be a little sweeter?”   Hyeon Gyu-ha held onto In Yoo-shin’s hand, stroking it and kissing the fingertips. When the kiss made a loud noise, Yoo-shin’s cheeks burned brightly, and blood rushed up to his face.  Why did a pounding sound echo through my heart?   In Yoo-shin unconsciously straightened his curled fingers in amazement and extended his palm to Gyu-ha’s head once more. He pulled back his fingertips a little as he stroked and felt the softness and length of his hair. It smelled good. So, this was Hyeon Gyu-ha’s scent.   Smiling with satisfaction, Hyeon Gyu-ha flew into the sky, holding In Yoo-shin with both arms around his waist and below his knees. The passersby who had been watching, and unable to breathe, finally opened their mouths.   “Hyeon Gyu-ha! You’re handsome!”   “Oh my god. I guess you really have gotten a lover!”   For some reason, that was the last thing Yoo-shin heard as he covered his mouth and struggled. He usually carried me by his side like a piece of luggage, but why did he carry me like a princess at times like this……?   But I didn’t dare to ask questions because I was afraid of what the answer would be. Instead, he calmed his pounding heart and asked a question that could easily be answered.   “How did Gyu-ha -ssi happen to be here? Where were you going?”   “Stalking you.”   “……”   “I’m just kidding. I was on my way home from school because I had to run some errands.”   “Ah, by the way. You went to Korea University, right? My friend is attending graduate school at Korea University, and I heard about it today.”   “ Now  you know I went to Korea University? I hope my Master will pay attention to me.”   “Ye-yes.”   In Yoo-shin decided to memorize Hyeon Gyu-ha’s official profile and wiki when he got home.   “……”   “……”   They were about as high as a ten-storey building. Hyeon Gyu-ha just looked down while holding him.   “Is there anything else you want to say to me?”   “Doesn’t my sister, Henry Raymond Charles Francois VI, need to go for a walk?”   In Yoo-shin answered him, timidly hoping that Gyu-ha would just call her 6 -seya  and not by her full name.   “Hamsters don’t go for walks. There’s no need to do that. They get exercise just by running on a hamster wheel, and since they’re already small, they’re harder to find outside of their cage. They can die accidentally if you do something wrong. 6 -seya  sometimes escapes her cage and hides in some corner, but she can communicate with me, so she comes out when I call for her.”   “That truly is a pity.”   Why was it a pity that hamsters don’t go for walks……?  In Yoo-shin examined his expression and asked carefully.   “Would you like to take a walk with me?”   “I also brought a walking leash.”   Hyeon Gyu-ha answered instantly, as if he had been anticipating that question, and what he took out of his inventory was a genuine leather leash.   “Human leashes are only sold for SM use, so it’s unavoidable……”   “Uaaaghh! I don’t wanna hear that!”   In Yoo-shin screamed and covered his ears. Hyeon Gyu-ha took out a few more leashes.   “Would you like to try something with a good grip?”   “Even if I tell you to put a real leash on, you won’t do it!”   “I’m going to do it. I’m an honest person with no shame.”   “In the end, am I the only one who feels embarrassed……?”   “Master, please live your life proudly.”   Only after gleefully teasing the horrified In Yoo-shin did Hyeon Gyu-ha, with a face like a contented cat, put away the leashes. In Yoo-shin felt a little wronged since a glossy sheen seemed to appear on Gyu-ha’s face every time he teased him.   ‘Even if he’s not a blood-sucking vampire, I think he’s an energy-sucking vampire.’   What sort of everloving pet would cheer itself up by teasing its owner? … No, wait. Maybe a cat would do that.   Anyway, the embarrassing conversation made me think of something. It was an essential issue for taking a walk with Hyeon Gyu-ha.     HM: I have to say that Author has a great sense of humor, and the world-building is really good that I expected… PA : I can’t with the leash, then he pulled out many different leather leashes…. Hehehehe. Editor M: Hyeon Gyu-ha is a certified Freak™ and I’m dying from the way he springs his nonsense on In Yoo-shin without any warning. 😭     ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: PsycheAsylum, Editor M We made a discord server! please join us!

The dungeon, which had been constantly bright like midday because of the unmoving sun, suddenly darkened, and seven stars appeared from all directions. Just as In Yoo-shin was about to cry out in shock at the abrupt transformation, one of the two stars in the western sky started to glow brilliantly by itself.     An old woman stood under the starlight.   Her old and tired shadow reflected the images of people suffering from the plague. In Yoo-shin had a hunch. This was a sign of destruction.   『Help me.』   A little girl’s whisper rang in Yoo-shin’s mind.   He looked around in shock, but he couldn’t see the person he thought was the owner of the voice. There was only the old woman, quietly shedding sad tears.   “ Am înțeles. ”   Hyeon Gyu-ha spoke while slightly shaking the hidden boss crystal he was holding, and the old woman placed one hand on her chest as if responding and bowed her waist to greet him politely.   As a consequence, the world of the dungeon returned to its original state. The moment In Yoo-shin blinked once and opened his eyes, bright sunlight shone down on him.   It seemed like a few minutes had passed, but when I saw the message indicating the reset time, it turned out that less than a second had passed.   “……”   It was not surprising that the crystal stone, which had been fine until just now, had not only become smaller but had also become a blob of lumpy flesh. I was so shocked that I didn’t have any nerves left to react further.   Hyeon Gyu-ha casually threw the wriggling piece of flesh, vibrant with blood as if it had just been slaughtered, into his inventory.   “It feels more realistic than watching a movie in 4D, right?”   “…… If you imbue mana into the crystal stone of the original hidden boss, is that what you will see?”   “No way. It’s a sight that only Yoo-shin and I can see.”   “Is it related to Gyu-ha’s hidden attributes? It’s like the glitched letters.”   “I don’t think it’s a completely useless attribute.”   “And the trait of being the king’s illegitimate child?”   Hyeon Gyu-ha shrugged his shoulders as if it were no big deal.   “It’s simple. It literally means that my father is the king. My mother wasn’t officially married to him. The system’s judgment was sorta tricky.”   “……”   I didn’t know how much of this was serious or a joke.   My mind was in a confused state. A dungeon break was caused by my breaking the rules. A hidden boss crystal stone. A voice calling for help. Hyeon Gyu-ha seemed to know why all these phenomena occurred. Everything, even the abnormality that In Yoo-shin was not aware of.   His lips trembled. There were so many things I wanted to ask that my tongue felt heavy from all the crowded words.   However, there was only one question that In Yoo-shin could barely ask.   “Is that what you said you were looking for?”   “To be specific, this is a phenomenon that appears with an extremely low probability, when you infuse your mana into the crystal stone of a hidden boss that drops in a specific dungeon. Would you call it some kind of unique item? I consumed it right away because I had good synergy with Yoo-shin- ssi .”   “…… If I ask you what it is, will you tell me?”   “I won’t.”   Maybe it’s because he confidently refused, but I wasn’t not angry.  In Yoo-shin just sighed deeply. My head was so full that I had no energy to refute him.   Hyeon Gyu-ha looked down at him for a moment and then moved his lips.   “It’s a name that can only be pronounced here, so I’ll tell you this. The old woman we saw earlier is Sfânta Marţi, the Saint of Tuesday.”   “I see……”   I also met Supreme Deity Atabeyra, so I wasn’t surprised to meet a saint.  In the end, the first trip to the dungeon was somehow caught up in Hyeon Gyu-ha’s circumstances.   He just told me nothing and brought me here without proper explanation. It seemed I had a slight glare in my eyes without even realizing it. Hyeon Gyu-ha gently rubbed the area around In Yoo-shin’s eyes with his thumb.   “It hurts my heart to see my Master glare. It’s not good for you to be deeply involved.”   “…… Gyu-ha- ssi  seems like a really shameless person.”   “Thank you for the compliment.”   He grinned and held out his hand.   “Well then, I’ll take you home safely. How should I do it?”   “By flying in the sky.”   “I’ll definitely take you on a ride, starting with a roller coaster and ending with a gyro drop.”   A short while after.   “ Hiiyak! ”   “Do you like it that much? You’re an honest person.”   “It’s too fast!”   “It’s not okay to talk informally to a Hyung  who is 6 years older than you.”   “It’s too high!”   In Yoo-shin screamed with glee as he was thrown and flown around in the sky of the deserted dungeon. His stress was definitely relieved by the adrenaline, more thrilling and realistic than what you can feel at an amusement park.   There were a lot of disturbing things, but in the end, it was a happy ending.   3.   Hyeon Gyu-ha silently looked down at the lumps of flesh placed on both of his palms. The only difference between the two lumps of flesh, with similar shapes and similar complexions, was their size. The one on the left was small, and the one on the right was large.   When he brought his hands closer, the flesh moved of its own accord. The writhing lumps of flesh, like living creatures, melded together and formed a smooth shape, as if they had been one from the beginning.   ‘Now there are three pieces left.’   I can’t believe I have only been able to gather four after 20 years of hunting.   Hyeon Gyu-ha, who was looking down with a complicated gaze, placed the lumps of flesh in his inventory, lay down in the air, and closed his eyes.  His coordinates were still twinkling in the corner of my vision.   No matter how many times you check the coordinates, it’s always better to be physically close for the most security.   Hyeon Gyu-ha, who was enjoying a satisfying sense of stability, woke up again when he heard the front door click open.  I looked out from the roof and saw In Yoo-shin going out. It seemed like he’s going out somewhere, seeing as he’s even changed out of the comfy sweatpants he was previously wearing at home.   ‘I was tired today, so I thought I’d rest.’   Outside was dangerous no matter what. I could never leave the Master alone.   Hyeon Gyu-ha lay down with an invisibility skill applied and slowly flew away, following In Yoo-shin.   “6 -seya , I’ll be back. Take good care of the house, okay?”   “ Squeak. ”   In Yoo-shin, unaware that Hyeon Gyu-ha was following him above his head, ran down the stairs of his rooftop home. The old house was at the top of a slope. Since I always rode Hyeon Gyu-ha’s bike, walking became unfamiliar to me.   ‘It would be nice if the subway station was a little closer.’   Even after leaving the alley, he had to walk a long way to reach the subway station. He was walking for exercise, but it was disappointing. In fact, if his home had been near a subway station, he would not have been able to afford monthly rent with his meager bank account and annual salary.   Perhaps because it was the last day of the three-day holiday, there were many people even in the middle of the day.  A man wearing a cap with the brim pulled down deeply was walking from the opposite direction and bumped into In Yoo-shin…… The moment he almost made contact, he suddenly screamed and fell over.   “ Aaaah! ”   The man’s arm twisted at a bizarre angle.   “Are you okay?”   Even if you break your arm, it’s better to call 119. While he was panicking, a few people gathered, and a passing patrol car stopped.   “What’s going on?”   “He suddenly collapsed!”   The police rushed in and helped the man who had fallen. Suddenly, a police officer tilted his head and checked the wanted flyer on his cell phone.   “Isn’t this Park Geun-cheol?”   “What?”   “Look here.”   The other policemen’s horrified eyes darted back and forth between the man’s face and the wanted poster. The man screamed and was caught trying to run away.   “Ah, fuck! It hurts!”   “Quiet, you punk. My grandmother hasn’t been discharged yet because of you.”   While pushing the wanted man who was sick into a patrol car, a police officer questioned the person who called.   “Did you catch the criminal? Are you awakened?”   “No. I don’t know why I fell too.”   “Ah yeah? Are you okay? It’s a guy who’s a troublemaker, but he’s quite vicious. Last month’s victim was even hospitalized.”   Hearing that, In Yoo-shin hurried to check for his cell phone, but it was fine.  That was the only item that could be stolen from me. Anyway, I was glad that there was no damage, and he was caught right away. I wondered why his arms broke suddenly; he probably got cursed by the victim.   The incident ended quickly. As the patrolmen left, the few people who had gathered soon dispersed. In Yoo-shin also stepped away.   “Why is that car like that?”   “Avoid it!”   Just as he arrived at the entrance to the subway station, he heard a loud scream. There was a truck that crossed the center line and was speeding diagonally. Kiik! Kik!  Cars kept making sudden stops and the road quickly became congested.   Right before the speeding truck hit the sidewalk where In Yoo-shin was standing—   “……!”   The truck stopped abruptly as if it had hit an invisible wall. In an instant, the engine stopped and even the wheels that had been idling became quiet.   Only then did the people who were frozen with bewilderment breathe a sigh of relief. In Yoo-shin also patted his pounding heart. That truck almost caused a really big accident.   “Wow, I thought something really big was going to happen.”   “But how did it suddenly stop right before hitting the pavement?”   “Didn’t an awakener stop it?”   People looked around, taking videos with their cell phones, but there was no visible awakener, who was supposed to be showing off and boastfully taking credit.   The driver, who had fallen unconscious, was rescued from the truck by police and paramedics who arrived late.   ‘Today, even a spectacle has happened in broad daylight.’   My startled heart could hardly calm down.  In Yoo-shin was watching his surroundings, then sneaked into the alley behind the store and took a few deep breaths. Hee, hee, hoo.   It calmed down.   “Lamaze- ssi , I’m so sorry for using your breathing method.”   It might not have been the breathing technique itself, but rather Hyeon Gyu-ha’s brazen face as he taught it, that helped me calm down.  Anyway, out of an unknown guilt, In Yoo-shin timidly apologized, then went down the stairs at the subway entrance.   He arrived at Korea University after transferring subway stations once. Even on holidays, In Yoo-shin bought coffee and salt bread to give to the poor, overworked slaves, and knocked on the door of the lab. It was not difficult to find it because I had been here before.   “Are there any slaves here?”   Of course, I was saying this because I heard that Park Seung-gi was the only one in the lab room today. Park Seung-gi opened the door, looking like a swarthy zombie, and gestured.   “Rest area.”   He barely uttered a single word and followed him languidly. It was only after refilling his coffee in a quiet lounge that Park Seung-gi returned to his somewhat human appearance.   “What about other people? Are you the only one in the lab?”   “I went with the professor to the conference. I went to work because I had to check the experiment.”   “Did you stay up all night?”   “I took a nap.”   He took out a gift from his bag to cheer up his friend, who was muttering while taking a sip of coffee.   “I went to a dungeon with Gyu-ha on Saturday.”   “Wow, fuck. Hey! How did you get something so precious? No way!” *** PA : It’s too funny when you know all the accident was resolved safely and easily because of Gyu. HEHEHE  Editor M: That Sfânta Marţi person turned out to be a huge headache while we were editing the translation, but in the end, we figured out that she was a figure from Romanian mythology! ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: PsycheAsylum, Editor M We made a discord server! please join us!