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53.   How does one set up a fancy birthday party?  There must be a large place, lots of decorations, delicious food, and so on. However, if anyone were asked to name the most important of the preparations, they would unanimously agree:   Guests.   Different kinds of guests should be there . They determined the quality of the party. That was why Chan-young carefully chose who to send the invitations to.   ‘First, I have to send invitations to all the guilds in the top 5 in Korea.’   I have to carefully evaluate the guilds below the ranks. Thanks to rumors going around of a birthday party being held, he received many requests for invitations, but he had no intention of accepting them all.   Although time was extremely short, invitations had already been sent abroad.   ‘I hope most of them will be able to come.’   It’s about time for the answers to the invitation come back to us. Chan-young checked them as the workload on him got him very busy. —   “What is this? A birthday party invitation?”   Ga-jun looked at the invitation before him and made a puzzled expression. Seon-woo hadn’t had a birthday party before, so why now? Was it because his Hyung returned?  Ga-jun took out the invitation and looked inside.   The party was at a building on the outskirts of the city. It was an area people didn’t go out to often, but if the organizer was Seon-Hyeon, it’d definitely get some traffic.   ‘Should I go or not?’   Considering his relationship with Ji Seon-woo, it might be better not to go. However, it was a party held by Seon-Hyeon Guild, recognized even abroad as the number one guild in Korea. It was clear that many of the world’s influential people would gather. Missing out on a party like that? It’d be a shame to miss such a party just because of our poor interpersonal feelings.   ‘I should go.’   Hye-sun would go, of course, and Ah-yun and Ja-yun would also go. Needless to say, Han Do-jin lived with him and would attend. It was a bit weird for the White Tiger Guild to be left out.    “Tell them we are going.”   The worries are short-lived. Ga-jun told the secretary who had brought the invitation and sat down.  Now it was time to choose a birthday present.   “This is not my speciality.”    Come to think of it, Ji Seon-woo had never come to my birthday parties. I feel like I was losing somehow.   “Damn it.”   Curses escaped from his mouth.    —   Somewhere in Japan, Junichi, who was training at a training center, woke up to a sudden feeling of another presence. And he received an invitation from an aide who came inside.   “Is this the first birthday party Ji Seon-woo has thrown?”   “Yes, from what I hear.”   “Then we should go. Please tell him we’re coming.”   “Yes, I’ll as you say.”   “And try to get an invitation list. Of whom all are coming.”   “So far, Ivan from Russia and Leon from America have responded yes. I’ll get the rest of the list as soon as possible.”   “Alright. You may go.”   “Yes.”   When the aide left, Junichi closed his eyes again. Maybe this time if I go to Korea, I might be able to have a chance to fight against him . Most countries disliked fighting Awakened for the drain on national power it caused, but Junichi didn’t care about that. He was driven only by the desire to become stronger.   Of course, he was going to the party, but that didn’t mean he agreed to the rules. Ji Seon-woo had never refused his duels though. So he had to prepare thoroughly from now on.   I definitely wanted to beat Ji Seon-woo. No, Ji Seon-woo wasn’t the only one I wanted to win against. Ivan of Russia, Leon of America. In addition, prominent Awakened from each country would be there. I wanted to overcome them all and stand on top.   All this training was for that end.  Junichi finally got rid of his thoughts and fell into deep meditation.   —   “Birthday party?”   A pale hand pulled out the invitation and the person raised the corner of their mouth. The party was held in a small country, but it was a party that could not be ignored. It was from a small country that happened to have a lot of strong Awakened and portals opened for the first time.   “Then I shall go.”   It was a good opportunity. The white hand stroked the black crystal.   “Now, it’s time to check the results.”   In the meantime, the passageway from the Demon Realm had been opening little by little. Most notable thus far had been the successfully passed Black Drake, and based on this result, it was possible to open a larger portal. It was said that a stronger demonic creature could be summoned.   Even so, the many notable figures on this guest list would undoubtedly catch on quickly, but that was unimportant. This was just bait. Bait for more chaos.   -–   As the size of the birthday party grew, Chan-young took over most of the planning, leaving Hyeon-woo with less involvement. But even so, I wasn’t all that relaxed. Since I hadn’t chosen a present for Seon-woo yet.   “Argh!”   Hyeon-woo, who had been looking at the tablet for a while, slipped off the couch and rolled over on the rug. It was his birthday present for my younger brother with whom I had been separated from for a decade, and I didn’t know what to give him. I was given the payment from the show, but the amount put me in an awkward spot. It was an excessive amount to buy an ordinary gift, but it was far from enough to buy something exclusively made for an Awakened person.   “Are you still thinking about it?”   “Yes, I don’t know what to buy.”   When I was in the Demon Realm, I had somehow prepared gifts despite the setting. The environment was better now, but why was it so difficult? Hyeon-woo stretched out his hand and pulled Kero into a hug.   Come to think of it, Kerberos’ teeth were fairly strong. Spotty’s teeth could also be used.   “Ke-ke-keng!”   As he thought about this, his hands moved. Because of that, Kero, whose mouth was forcibly opened, jumped backwards in fright. Spotty had already been hiding behind Do-jin for a long time.   “Ji Seon-woo seems to be happy with whatever I do for him.”   That’s right. A kind and gentle younger brother would smile and accept anything his Hyung gave him. However, the desire to give something better was in Hyeon-woo’s heart. As he now had access to more money, he began to think a lot. He couldn’t do simple things anymore.   “Can I help?”   “What do you mean?”   “I can help find out what Ji Seon-woo wants.”   This was a bit tempting.   “Then may I ask you a favor?”   “Whatever you need.”   Do-jin replied with a smile.    Apart from these worries, the preparations went by just fine. An old building in the outskirts had been transformed into a building with a modern atmosphere, and the rough ground had been properly tidied up. The interior was decorated to fit a party, and the airport was noisy every day from all the Awakened coming in for Seon-woo’s birthday.   “I don’t think it was like this even when the White Tiger Guild leader threw a party.”   A subordinate who followed Moo-hyuk to the airport exclaimed.    “The gap between the 1st and 2nd guilds is huge. And Ji Seon-woo is still young.”   Awakened had an advantage when they awakened at a young age. Because from the moment you awakened, you could grow according to your efforts. If that was the case, someday Ji Seon-woo would truly be able to stand tall as the world’s No. 1.   “That’s why so many Awakened are coming to the country.”   “That’s right.”   “But why are monsters brought in?”   “I guess it’s because his Hyung is a tamer.”   “Is it a ploy to buy favor through the monster?”   “I suppose so.”   In reality, Hyeon-woo wasn’t even a tamer, he only tamed them with his fists, but no one knew about it.   “Focus more on this than that. Now the Awakened from Russia, Japan and America are entering the country.”   At those words, his subordinate also swallowed and straightened his posture.   “Aah, it’s annoying.”   A young man with red hair was the first to appear. Ivan was an Awakened flame handler, just like Moo-hyeok. For some reason, one side of his chest was pounding. I want to fight. I wanted to, but I knew I couldn’t do that now.   Then, the people sent from the Seon-Hyeon Guild began to move.   “Welcome.”   “Ah, the Seon-Hyeon Guild?”   “Yes, welcome to Korea.”   From that point on, Ivan stepped back, and someone else dealt with a person from the Seon-Hyeon Guild. Ivan yawned the whole time and moved slowly. Then, he spotted Moo-hyuk and stopped his steps.   Just as Moo-hyuk recognized him, Ivan also seemed to recognize him.   “It’s the same fire ability user.” They were nervous that something might happen, but that was it. Ivan left the airport under the guidance of the Seon-Hyeon Guild. Ivan left the airport under the guidance of the Seon-Hyeon guild. Then, Junichi from Japan arrived. He showed a neat attitude and left the airport smoothly. The last person to arrive is Leon.   The silence had turned into an unbelievably noisy atmosphere as people flocked over. Long blonde hair and a uniform unique to the Guardian Guild. Some people dressed as if they had come out of a cartoon. They heard that it was less common because they were in Korea, and there wasn’t even a fuss when he visited Japan.   “Pl-please look here!”   “Aaaack!”   People waved their hands vigorously. Leon passed by, waving his hand between the paths paved by the bodyguards. He could have sneaked out behind the scenes, but seeing him do that, they felt his showmanship was amazing. After those three had passed, it became a little easier for him to control the others.   ‘But the problem will be after this.’   Until the day Ji Seon-woo’s birthday passed, he had to keep an eye on them all the time. The Seon-Hyeon Guild would take care of it, and there was also the Hunter Administration, but even so, he couldn’t take a step back.    Moo-hyuk sighed quietly.   ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Davine, YaagRabRag HM: preparations are undergoing~ lol YRR: party party yeah Please join the discord server. In case if we had to place all the posts into a password lock, you will get notified there and given extra details there. The updates will be activated only when we reach atleast 100 members(excluding the admins and me.) It's not much active currently. We made a discord server! please join us!

52.   When we were younger, we were unable to celebrate my birthday properly. Despite wanting to celebrate just like others, our circumstances made it difficult to put on a small party. It was hard for him to make a living so he was unable to even buy a cake. He did all he was able to, buying a loaf of bread and putting a candle on it. He normally gave me a notebook or pencil.   Seon-woo smiled at the memory, but it remained sad in Hyeon-woo’s memory.   ‘I want to treat him properly this birthday.’   Like how everyone else did it, Hyeon-woo wanted to buy a pretty cake at a bakery, cook meat, and get his brother a proper gift.   ‘I still have a problem you see...’   I still didn’t have any money. There was a lot of money on the card Seon-woo gave me, but the moment I used it, Seon-woo would find out that I was preparing for his birthday. Besides, getting someone a birthday present with his money felt weird.   ‘Money, I need to get some money.’   Hyeon-woo’s eyes widened and he opened an employment website. I want a short-term part-time job for a couple days. Seon-woo hated me going out alone, but what if it was just for a day?  While he was thinking that, he heard Do-jin’s voice from behind.   “Do you need money?”   Hyeon-woo was surprised by his sudden voice.  I was so preoccupied with thinking about Seon-woo’s birthday that he didn’t even notice Do-jin approaching. It wasn’t like this in the Demon Realm. Even still I noticed right away when Kero approached. It seemed that I had become very relaxed after coming here.   Hyeon-woo realized this and answered Do-jin.   “Yes, I’m in need of some.”   “For Ji Seon-woo’s birthday present?”   “How did you know?”   Hyeon-woo looked at Do-jin with surprise.   “I have money, but I’m guessing you need money of your own. And I just heard that Guild Leader of Seon-Hyeon Guild’s birthday is coming up.”   “Yes, that’s right. Keep it a secret from Seon-woo?”   “Yes, shh.”   Do-jin put a finger over his mouth.   “But it seems like working part-time would be difficult.”   “Why?”   “Your face is already known.”   “Wouldn’t it be okay if I wore a mask and a hat?”   “Even if you get permission and go out, there will be bodyguards attached to you. You’d still get caught right away.”   “I can pretend that I want to work part-time to save up to buy something for myself.”   I don’t think my brother would be fooled by my excuse. I was his only Hyung after all and he is looking at my every move. How can I not get caught?   “Why don’t you make money some other way?”   “How?”   “Like filming a CF [1] or something like that.”    It was risky for him to go outside.  Do-jin knew that staying inside was good for Hyeon-woo’s safety. After thinking about the look on his face when he bought a camera not long ago, he thought it might be a good idea to go out once in a while.   I would protect him somehow. I hoped Hyeon-woo would be able to do what he wanted to his heart’s content.   “Isn’t that too big a thing to do?”   “I think it’d be a better cover for his birthday preparations.”   Hyeon-woo accepted Do-jin’s advice. He decided to shoot a CF. The news reached Seon-woo first.   “Why do you want to do a CF all of a sudden? You said it was annoying the other time.”   “I just got a little interested.”   “All of a sudden?”   “At first it felt annoying, but after seeing the short film, it looks fun.”   He evidently had no talent for lying. It was quite difficult to hide the truth, especially from his brother. But fortunately, Seon-woo didn’t ask too much.   “Okay. Then I’ll tell the Deputy Guild Leader. Hyung can do whatever you please.”   “Thank you!”   Hyeon-woo left Seon-woo behind and quickly looked for Chan-young.   “A CF that makes you the most money?”   “Yes!”   “Are you doing this because you need money?”  Chan-young asked with a confused face.   “I don’t want to use Seon-woo’s money for this.”   At Hyeon-woo’s determined words, Chan-young spoke.   “I’ve been keeping the money they paid for your appearance on that variety show. Can I just issue it to a card?”   “How much is it?”   “Around this much.”   Chan-young wrote down the amount and showed it to him and Hyeon-woo immediately smiled broadly when he saw it. It seemed that this would be enough to buy all the cakes, meat, and birthday presents I could possibly want. Giving this amount for one broadcast appearance, do broadcasters have a lot of money?   “Then you’re not going to film a CF, are you?”   “Yes!”   “What do you need the money for? You don’t have to tell me if you don’t want to.”   Hyeon-woo thought about it for a while, but soon he came to the idea that he, the Deputy Head of the department, would know about Seon-woo’s birthday. Other guild leaders also threw huge parties every year, so Seon-woo probably did too. Then it might be better to mention the plans to them in advance. I wanted to take care of it personally, but since there would need to be some preparations at the guild level, it would be better not for them to overlap.   “Seon-woo’s birthday is coming up soon.”   “Yes, that’s right. It’s the Guild Leader’s birthday soon.”   “The guild must have prepared something, right?”   “No. The guild doesn’t normally prepare anything.”   “Why not?”   Hyeon-woo asked again while being shocked by the sudden words.   “Why not? Other guilds throw huge parties!”   Some rented a building in the outskirts of the city or rented a cruise. They rented a large space wherever, invited people, and held a birthday party. But Seon-woo’s Guild didn’t celebrate their Guild Leader’s birthday at all?   “Because the Guild Leader doesn’t like making a big deal of it.”   You don’t like celebrating your birthday? Seon-woo used to love his birthday so much. A few days before his birthday, I would already be diligently preparing for it. In case I had forgotten, Seon-woo would circle the 15th on the calendar with red colored pencil and brought up his birthday several times a day.   “That’s nonsense.”   “I told you now. That’s the reason the guild doesn’t celebrate specific birthdays.”   “Do you know why?”   “He’s been asked about it before by reporters during interviews. Wait a minute.”   Chan-young rummaged through the bookshelf on one side of his office and pulled out a magazine. Like a fashion magazine, it had a stylishly dressed woman adorning the cover.   Hyeon-woo immediately looked for and flipped to the interview section.   Q.  It is now the middle of autumn. Isn’t it your birthday coming up?   A.  That’s right.   Q.  November 15th, right? Now, let me ask you something to clear up some of the questions. Why don’t you celebrate your birthday every year? You said you don’t accept even the smallest of gifts, is there a reason for this?   A.  A birthday is a special day for me. Only on that day, my Hyung, who was busy every day, would come home early to celebrate with me. Even though I knew he wasn’t able to do much, I’d keep talking about it because I was afraid my Hyung would forget my birthday.   Q. You were so cute when you were little!   A.  I wonder if I was cute. I don’t know.   Q.  So you don’t celebrate your birthday right now because you have no one to be your Hyung?   A.  (Ji Seon-woo- ssi  answered with a smile. However, the smile was filled with sadness, making even the reporter feel his pain.)   Hyeon-woo’s hand that held the magazine gradually regained strength. I had a thought of this once in the Demon Realm.   I wanted my younger brother to be happy even without him. But I also hoped he wouldn’t forget me. Even though I knew that it would contribute to Seon-woo’s sadness, I couldn’t completely abandon my selfishness. And the moment I saw the reason why Seon-woo didn’t celebrate his birthday, I was happy even in the midst of his heartache.   ‘I shouldn’t be like this.’   Hyeon-woo held the magazine and covered his face.   “Don’t crumple it. It’s a magazine I barely managed to get a hold of.”   I heard Chan-young’s nervous voice, but I didn’t pay it any mind.  After Hyeon-woo managed to control his expression, he took down the magazine.   “Let’s throw a birthday party.”   “Really?”   “I’ll tell Seon-woo. Let’s party bigger than other guilds! If there’s not enough money, I’ll shoot a CF!”   “Seon-Hyeon doesn’t lack money to the point we can’t host a birthday party. But a big birthday party? There’s less than two weeks to plan and throw it.”   “So you’re saying we can’t?”   Chan-young laughed at that.   “There’s nothing that I can’t do. Anything is possible. Please only get the permission for it.”   One just needed money and people. And Seon-Hyeon was a guild rich in both. I didn’t know if the invited guests would attend, but it would work out somehow. Chan-young had been wanting to celebrate Seon-woo’s birthday similar to other guild leaders, hence his quick agreement to Hyeon-woo’s suggestion.   “Then I’ll get Seon-woo’s permission and report back!”    The completely secret birthday plans had already been blown away. Hyeon-woo left the office of the Deputy Guild Leader and headed towards Seon-woo’s office. He said while opening the door vigorously,   “Let’s have a birthday party!”   “Hyung?”   Seeing Seon-woo staring at him with a surprised expression, he shouted again.   “Let’s have a birthday party!”   “Whose birthday party?”   “Your birthday party!”   At Hyeon-woo’s words, Seon-woo smiled softly.   “It would be nice if you could do it for me.”   “Right? Then, where should we have it? A party on a boat? A hotel on the outskirts? Or do you just rent a building and set it up from scratch?”   Seon-woo’s expression, which had been smiling softly, slowly cracked. However, the excited Hyeon-woo didn’t notice it.   “Do you really have to do all that?”   “But you said you’ve never had a birthday party so far and everyone else does it like that!”   Yeah, that’s what everyone else does. That statement encouraged Hyeon-woo’s actions. Doing this and doing that. He wanted to make it possible for them to have a splendid birthday just like they saw on TV.   “What if we kept it small?”   “How could I allow that? Up until now, I haven’t been able to celebrate your birthday properly.”   “I’ve been fine though.”   “That’s a lie.”   “I’m telling the truth.”   It really was the truth. Hyung blamed himself for not taking care of his birthday, but they were all happy memories for Seon-woo.  That was why he didn’t celebrate his birthday anymore after Hyeon-woo disappeared. However, Hyeon-woo came back again and now it is November.   His heart started pounding at the thought of being able to celebrate his birthday again. But his Hyung didn’t seem to be satisfied with that.   “Hyung, do you want me to have a big birthday party like everyone else?”   Seeing Hyeon-woo nodding his head, Seon-woo quietly buried the idea of the birthday he wanted.   “Great. Then let’s do it big this time.”   When he said that with a playful grin, a smile appeared on Hyeon-woo’s face as well. Yeah, all I needed was for Hyung to smile. There were many birthdays left in the future. For this birthday, I decided to do whatever Hyung wanted.   Footnotes: [1] CF - Commercial Film ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Davine, YaagRabRag HM: I felt like I wanted to cry. Ha… then again, I never really liked my birthdays either. Someone give Seon-woo an embrace for bearing it for so many years. Davine: Honestly, as long as you give me cake, food and books, I will be happy. Also, family. Being the host for a birthday is stressful. YRR: I had chocolate bingsu instead of cake for my latest birthday! Please join the discord server. In case if we had to place all the posts into a password lock, you will get notified there and given extra details there. The updates will be activated only when we reach atleast 100 members(excluding the admins and me.) 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51.   “Are you going out? What do you need?”   “I’m going to buy a camera.”   Seon-woo thought for a moment about Hyeon-woo’s words.  I wanted to say not to go out because I would buy the best camera for Hyung. Or to wait to go together after my work was done.   ‘But that would be selfish.’   When Hyung was involved, I was insatiably greedy. It was probably because we had been apart for so long.  Seon-woo suppressed his desires and settled on saying. “Be careful out there.”   At the same time, Hyeon-woo rejected the card he was trying to hand over.   “I have enough money. You gave me plenty last time.”   “But you never know. This has a high limit, so you can buy anything you want.”   Unbeknownst to Hyeon-woo, the offered card could easily buy a foreign car. However, Hyeon-woo shook his head and gently pushed Seon-woo’s hand back.   “It’s enough?”   Hyeon-woo smiled as he held Seon-woo’s hand holding the card tightly. Come to think of it, I hadn’t taken a picture with Seon-woo since I was 10 years old. I had nothing to take pictures of, and above all, life was very difficult. I was so busy living that he never even thought of taking pictures. I wanted to take a picture with Seon-woo after I got the camera.   “I’ll be back.”   Hyeon-woo waved his hand and went outside with Do-jin. Kero was put on a dog leash and trotted beside him, while Spotty went into the bag on his back.  I wanted to leave them behind, but Seon-woo insisted that I always take them with me. After all, they were monsters that were of great help.   Like that, Do-jin and Hyeon-woo made it to a large camera store.   At the center of the store, where all kinds of cameras were lined up, Hyeon-woo put on a troubled expression. I didn’t know which to buy!   “Welcome. Are you looking for anything?”   “A camera that even beginners can take good pictures with!”   The staff started guiding him with a smile at his abrupt response.   “If you are just starting out, how about a digital camera? It’s easy to take pictures with and it’s not difficult to transfer the photos to a computer or phone.”   “Can I try it out?”   “Sure.”   Hyeon-woo took the digital camera with trembling hands and took a picture of Kero.   “The dog is cute.”   Fortunately, the staff didn’t seem to know Kero’s identity. He seemed to be no different from any other dog.   “Shall we look at the picture you took?”   A friendly, smiling staff member moved the photo to a nearby laptop and opened it to show the photo.   There was a lump of pitch-black shadow that seemed to have risen from hell.    “Um?”   The staff stayed blank for a while, then checked the camera again. Then he put on a puzzled expression. The lighting in the store wasn’t bad, and the dog was cute, so why did this picture come out? The stabilizer for shaky hands was also included.   He asked him to take a picture with a different camera just in case, but the picture that came out didn’t change much.   “...It seems that you are still very clumsy with photography.”    “Is there any way to take a good picture? Wouldn’t a more expensive camera be a little different?”   “There are no shortcuts for every road. Practice. Practice is important.”   Sometimes there are people like this. A person who can’t take a picture no matter how good the camera is. In this case, practice was the only way to achieve better pictures. The staff recommended a digital camera at a reasonable price and repeatedly asked him to practice.   In the end, Hyeon-woo had no choice but to leave the shop sullenly with a camera box. If Seon-woo had seen it, he would have immediately assigned a famous photographer as his teacher, but he wasn’t there at that moment. Instead, he was with Do-jin.   “Since you bought a camera, shall we go and look around for a while?”   “Around where?”   “Practice is important, so why don’t you take pictures of the things nearby?”   “Alright, let’s practice!”   Hyeon-woo’s determined attitude reappeared. The two headed to the Han River. Fortunately, the camera was somewhat charged.   Click .   Hyeon-woo started walking around and taking pictures. Clouds in the sky, buildings in the distance, pigeons roaming nearby, and Kero jumping between them. As he took pictures with excitement, the number of pictures quickly passed a hundred. Then, when he suddenly looked around, he saw Do-jin smiling faintly, looking at the distant sky.   Click .   His fingers moved without realizing it. Do-jin looked back belatedly, but at that time he was already photographing something else.   ‘Why did I turn away so fast? I don’t have anything to hide.’   Why did I pretend I didn’t take a picture of Do-jin and start aiming at something else? Hyeon-woo tilted his head, but there were no explanations coming to mind. After leisurely spending a few hours, they returned home.   “You’re a bit late.”   Seon-woo, who was sitting on the sofa with his legs crossed, spoke in a rough voice.   “I was practicing taking pictures.”   “Really?”   My younger brother was cute even when he was sulking. Hyeon-woo quietly took out his camera and focused it on Seon-woo.   Click .   “Hyung?”   “You’re too cute.”   As Hyeon-woo smiled and said that, Seon-woo’s expression twisted. Why, of all things, now! His expression must have been weird.   “Wait a minute.”   Seon-woo went into his room, changed his clothes, and came out. Then he sat back down on the sofa and took position. He looked like a model in a magazine. Whose younger brother was this handsome?  Hyeon-woo smiled.   “You can take a picture now.”   “Yes, yes.”   Hyeon-woo took dozens of pictures again. He was excited to take a picture and lowered the camera, but Do-jin held out his hand. When he held the camera without thinking about it, he gently pushed Hyeon-woo’s back.   “Sit next to your brother. I’ll take a picture of you together.”   Come to think of it, I wanted to take a picture with Seon-woo too. Hyeon-woo quickly went and sat down next to Seon-woo. Kero, who was staring at them, jumped up and got in between the two, and Spotty also slipped out of the bag and poked his head between his shoulders.   Seon-woo made a disapproving look, but didn’t push the monsters away.   “Smile.”   They heard the sound of the shutters.    “How does it look?”   As soon as the picture was taken, Hyeon-woo stood up and immediately approached Do-jin. Seon-woo was also curious about the photo and followed suit.   On the small screen, he could see Seon-woo and Hyeon-woo together. Seeing it made his heart tear up.   “Can you print this out?”   “I’ll do it.”   “Then print it so I can keep it.”   His younger brother had already grown up and changed a lot, but there were still some things that hadn’t changed. That the two of them were still family.   “Print one for me too.”   Seeing Seon-woo ask Do-jin for a favor, Hyeon-woo reached out and grabbed his large hand.   ‘My dear younger brother.’   The two looked at each other and smiled silently. It was a heartwarming moment. And Do-jin, who was looking at the two of them, gave an unnoticed bitter smile for a fraction of a second.   Click .   After that, Hyeon-woo wanted to add taking pictures to his list of hobbies, but it was only for a while.   ‘It’s not easy to take pictures either.’   It was definitely a hobby that required effort. After he devised the composition and took a picture, he needed to correct and print it. The process was too tedious for him. Moreover, his photographic skills were not improving at all, and all of them reminded them of the psychic picture memes.   As a result, there were more days when Do-jin held the camera instead of Hyeon-woo, and pictures taken by Do-jin started to be uploaded to Byeolstar.   Ji Hyeon-woo    (Kero yawning).jpg  (Spotty eating).jpg   A picture taken by a Hyung of mine.   #Monster #Spotty #Kero #Stargram   Comments Doesn’t it seem like his photography skills have suddenly improved? He said he bought a camera in the last post. Ah, even so, it didn’t seem like his skills had improved at all. I know, right? What’s going on? Ah, the reason is written on the photo today. A Hyung I know took the picture. Who is this Hyung?’ Is it the Guild Leader of the Peace Guild? Rumor has it that he always sticks around with Ji Hyeon-woo? Wasn’t that just a rumor? Why would he stick around? I don’t know Anyways, the kids are cute. I don’t know who it is, but please keep taking the pictures. Yo! I have to leave a comment! Please continue to take cute pictures!   Hyeon-woo, who was looking at Byeolstar, read the comments aloud.   “Please continue to take pictures.”   “You mean me?”   “Yes, you know what my pictures are like.”   A cursed skill that did not improve no matter how many times he practiced.   “Still, you’ve gotten a little better.”   “A little, a little.”   It was fortunate that it was an era in which science had advanced. In the old days, the photos would have been even more miserable. Hyeon-woo looked up at Do-jin as he lay down and rolled around, then looked away. TV was doing a special broadcast for the upcoming November. It was a mountain covered with autumn leaves, and the roadside trees that were dyed yellow were very pretty.   ‘Ah, it’s that time soon.’   The day he would never forget was approaching.   Every year around this time, Hyeon-woo would go on a rampage in the Demon Realm.    ‘I’ll always take care of your birthday.’   He would arrange birthday presents he couldn’t give, blaming himself for not keeping his promises. He left everything in the Demon Realm, so he didn’t have anything, but he still remembered it.   A necklace made from the teeth of Red Drake, a magic stone obtained from beating a demon, a yut nori game set made from the wing bones of Balrog, and so on. There were dozens of similarly collected items.   If the fairy gave me a little more time, I would have brought them somehow. But I couldn’t.   That was right.  November 15th was quickly approaching.    That was the 22nd birthday of Ji Seon-woo, his one and only younger brother. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Davine, YaagRabRag HM: the birthday arc of SW coming right up~ Davine: It will be interesting… YRR: Glad you’re back Davine! Just like Hyeon-woo, except it wasnt 10 years 😂 (I’m now the proofreader.) Please join the discord server. In case if we had to place all the posts into a password lock, you will get notified there and given extra details there. The updates will be activated only when we reach atleast 100 members(excluding the admins and me.) It's not much active currently. We made a discord server! please join us!

50.   Hyeon-woo yawned again and turned on the TV in a daze. Spotty greeted him on the screen.   ‘How many times has it been rebroadcast?’   Do they usually do reruns like this? I don’t know. Hyeon-woo scratched his head and flipped through the channels to watch monsters and people he didn’t live with. He heard the doorbell amidst his lazy morning.   Sometimes Seon-woo would ring the bell to have his Hyung welcome him, so Hyeon-woo lifted his heavy body. Looking at the screen, it was indeed Seon-woo waiting outside.   Seon-woo smiled after the door opened and stepped inside.   “Hyung.”   “Come on in.”   After greeting Seon-woo, he realized that there was someone else behind him. It was Chan-young, the Deputy Guild Leader.   “Hello?”   Chan-young bowed politely and came inside.   “I came here to tell you something.”   “You don’t have to do it if you don’t want to.”   Before Hyeon-woo had the chance to hear the message, Seon-woo cut in as if he already knew what he was going to say. Chan-young wrinkled his brows with distaste with what he was to say. Chan-young looked a little timid in front of Seon-woo.   “What is it?”   In response to Hyeon-woo, Chan-young turned on the tablet he was holding and handed it to him. There was a social media profile page floating on it.    “Byeolstar?”   “Spotty and Kero are popular right now. We think you should have a separate Byeolstar account. Of course, if it bothers you, you don’t have to do it!”   As Chan-young said so, he glanced at Seon-woo’s eyes. Actually, I wanted to capitalize on Hyeon-woo’s recent fame. Since Spotty and Kero got on the air, there had been a lot of phone calls, fan letters, and gifts pouring in. If I were in his position, I think it would seriously raise the Seon-Hyeon Guild’s image if taken seriously.   “You don’t have to do it.”    Seon-woo firmly said.   ‘I’ve seen some Awakened do it, but I’ve never given it thought.’   Still, if Chan-young thought so, it would be beneficial. Aside from being weaker than Seonwoo, Chan-young was quite a capable person.   “You would just need to post a picture once in a while. We’ll take care of comments and other management!”   Chan-young worked hard to appeal to the good points of being on Byeolstar: Corporate image would improve, citizens would think more highly of it, and this would be helpful to the guild.    “I wouldn’t recommend it if Spotty and Kero weren’t gaining traction, but they are surprisingly popular. They’re kinda the mascots and you could be more of a cheerleader! You’ll never have to fight anyways.”   Since there is no way not to fight at all, he would need to occasionally follow Seon-woo into a dungeon-type portal. Rather than teasing or fighting with his brother, Hyeon-woo would play a different role. This seemed to be the intention.   “You don’t have to.”   Seon-woo spoke again. Do-jin came close looking interested in the conversation, but did not give his opinion.   “I’ll do it.”   Would it be difficult to just take a few pictures and post them?  Hyeon-woo nodded his head and said.   “Are you sure?”   Chan-young’s expression brightened.   “Yes.”   “Because you don’t have to do it.”   “It’s alright. What’s so difficult about it?”   “Then we’ll create an account for you.”   “I know how to create an account.”   “Of course, then you can do it yourself.”   Chan-young replied with a brightness in his voice, as if he felt more at ease.   “Please allow us to screen content before you upload it as a precaution.”   “Yes, I will.”   And that was Hyeon-woo’s beginnings as a Byeolstar.   “Let’s see.”   Hyeon-woo leaned back on the sofa with the tablet. Signing up wasn’t too difficult.   Ji Hyeon-woo  (Photo of black Spotty).jpg (It’s blurry, but recognizable picture of a furry individual).jpg Take good care of me #Monster #Spotty #Kero   After writing a brief introduction, he took a picture of Spotty and Kero. He took a picture of them lying on the rug without any particular angle to decorate and uploaded the first picture. He just uploaded this because he didn’t need to get approval.   “Should I have used more props?”   I think the picture I posted is too simplistic. Hyeon-woo pondered for a moment, then brought a small doll and placed it next to Kero.   “Wang?”   It seemed better than nothing. He also tried putting a cushion next to Spotty. It looked awkward. This time, he picked up Spotty and placed them on the cushion. This one looks pretty plausible.   “Great, let’s upload it.”   Hyeon-woo smiled and posted a picture.   Office worker A- ssi was browsing the internet news on the way home from work. He was browsing to see if there’s anything new, and he suddenly gets a message from a friend. Hey hey, have you seen it? What? Spotty and Kero are on Byeolstar! Really?   Surprised, he opened Byeolstar and saw a plain account. An account with no picture of the main account, only a name and a short introduction, ‘Ji Hyeon-woo and the monsters’.   There were some photos posted there, but as soon as A- ssi  saw them, he immediately burst into laughter.   “Pfft!”   Feeling stares around him, he quickly covered his mouth, but he couldn’t help the laughter coming from within.   The first picture was of Spotty. You have to look closely to recognize it, since from a little distance, he looked just like a black stone on a rug. It seems that they wanted to take a picture of a cute figure lying on a rug, but the result was a mess.   Just in case, he looked at the next picture but the level was not significantly different. In the era of advanced mobile phone functions, it was not difficult to take great photos without holding a camera. But what a launch shot like this!   It was unfortunate yet so funny. In particular, it was more so that it seemed that he had put a lot of effort into it. At first, he only took pictures on a rug, then a cushion was created, and then a small doll was added.   ‘I want to take a picture of them.’   A-ssi  looked at the picture while giggling and sent a text message to his friend.   Ji Hyeon-woo, are these actually his photography skills? It seems real   He’s bad at taking a picture too Sobb. My spotty, my kero! Give me your pictures! They weren’t this ugly! They were so much cuter on the show! Why didn’t someone else take a picture of them? I know. I should leave a comment.   The friends cried and kept talking.   This is kinda weird. I had only posted a few pictures, but the number of followers was rapidly climbing. Hyeon-woo watched his phone ring like crazy until he finally managed to turn it off with Do-jin’s help. He then read the comments and realized he had a big problem.   ‘I’m bad at taking pictures?’   Do-jin’s shoulders trembled slightly as he read the comments from the side. He seemed to be laughing.   “How the hell did you take such a picture?”   “I thought I posted some good shots.”   Hyeon-woo grumbled and showed his gallery to Do-jin. Looking at them, Do-jin was at a loss for words. I knew that Hyeon-woo wasn’t very familiar with modern technology other than game consoles, but I didn’t expect it to be this much.   There were pictures where Spotty looked like a stone, Kero had two chins, and something blurry like a psychic picture.    “You could do with some practice.”   “Are they that bad?”   “Would you like to try taking a picture of me?”   “Okay!”   Determined to take a better picture, Hyeon-woo opened the camera and pointed the lens at Do-jin. The Do-jin on the screen was a proud man. Cool eyes, a tall nose, and charming lips. The original version is so good, so how can I ruin it?  Hyeon-woo immediately took the picture.   Click.   At the sound of the shutters, Do-jin came back. Hyeon-woo opened the photo album, and immediately alternated between the picture and Do-jin in shock. He looked good in pictures but Do-jin’s picture was nothing compared to the real thing.    “Strange, what’s wrong with this? I’ll take one more shot!”   Hyeon-woo pointed the phone at Do-jin again.   “Yes.”   Do-jin took a leisurely pose. However, the picture didn’t come out well.   “Wh-why!”   All of the pictures of other Byeolstars were pretty. Why are you like this? It couldn’t be like this.  Hyeon-woo pursed his lips and thought hard before coming to a conclusion.   “I need to change my phone.”   “Isn’t it the latest phone?”   “Is this the latest phone?”   I just didn’t know because my Dongsaeng bought it for me.   “Why don’t you buy a camera instead?”   “Alright. That must be it!”   Hyeon-woo decided to buy a new camera. Since the allowance given by Seon-woo was sufficient, he got permission and prepared to go out with Do-jin. He could just ask Seon-woo to buy it, but he thought he’d learn some tricks from an expert.   “Wait.”   Do-jin, who was watching Hyeon-woo come out dressed casually, handed over a hat and sunglasses that he had prepared in advance.   “What is this?”   “Ji Hyeon-woo is popular. I think it would be better to cover up a little more.”   The popular ones are the monsters. Would someone show that much interest in him, an ordinary person? I’m not even a celebrity. Still, since Do-jin had given him them, he put on the hat and sunglasses. They reached the lobby, where Chan-young was waiting with a few people.   “It’s too dangerous to go out alone. We’ll trail you in secret but you won’t even know we’re there.”   If they openly followed him, they would attract attention. This level was quite understandable. Just as he was about to go outside, Seon-woo arrived. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: YaagRabRag YRR: I feel like a celebrity in disguise whenever I go out in hat, sunglasses, and mask. HM: well… I thought Kero and Spotty’s real faces showed on the camera. lol Please join the discord server. In case if we had to place all the posts into a password lock, you will get notified there and given extra details there. The updates will be activated only when we reach atleast 100 members(excluding the admins and me.) It's not much active currently. We made a discord server! please join us!

111. Leon occupied an entire room on the top floor of the hotel, and he paced around slowly. In the process, the Hunter Administration, who confirmed that he was alone, offered to give him a bodyguard, but he refused. “It’s not difficult to take care of myself.” “I know that, but it would be easier to move around with a bodyguard.” Leon's work already made it to the news. Because of that, reporters who wanted to meet him were waiting outside the hotel, holding cameras. Moo-hyuk knew how leech-like they were once they latched on to them. However, Leon refused the favor in the end. “It’s okay. I decided to get help from the Peace Guild while I’m in Korea.” Then he calmly pointed to Do-jin standing far away. "Is that so?" “Yes, we had a good relationship in the U.S, so I think it’ll be comfortable that way too.” Leon laughed, saying so. Do-jin, who had been listening to all of that, looked at him with a dark expression. He never made such a promise. Everything was nothing more than Leon's nonsense. Even so, Do-jin did not deny Leon's words. If he went along with him, he would have an opportunity– a chance to keep watch on Leon right next to him. Do-jin changed his expression and walked up to Leon and stood next to him. He loosened his mouth and opened his eyes meekly. Just like in the past. “Leon-ssi is right. The Peace Guild has decided to take responsibility for everything.” "Is that so?" He answered yes, but Moo-hyuk couldn't back down easily either. Originally, the arrangement of Leon's bodyguards should have been taken care of by the Seon-hyeon Guild. Only then would Moo-hyuk, who decided to hold hands with Ji Seon-woo behind the scenes, benefit. However, things got complicated when Ji Seon-woo was hospitalized. Moo-hyuk had no connection to Do-jin what so ever. 'But there's no law saying it would be forever.' These days, the actions of Young-jin and the director of the Ministry of Information were unusual. That was why the more the allies, the better. Moo-hyuk looked at Do-jin, who was smiling softly. For now, he thought he should set aside some time to talk to him. Moo-hyuk left, saying that he was tidying up the outside for a while. Then, in the large hall on the first floor, there were only Leon and Do-jin, and the staff who went around for work. “What are you up to?” Do-jin spat out a cold voice as he smiled. “What do you mean?” “The reason you keep me close.” “Aha, were you curious about that?” Leon raised an eyebrow at her. "You may have probably noticed, but it's better to keep vaguely menacing enemies by your side." They were both going to watch each other. It sounded unpleasant, but Do-jin was like this because Leon was here. The shadow connected to the foot began to move. And it quickly passed into Leon's shadow. Leon's body was now tied here. “If I do this, wouldn’t that be a problem for you too?” Even in this situation, Leon said softly. "That’s true." Do-jin took the shadow back. In the process, some of it was left outright. It was to warn Leon not to forget that he was watching. “Then I should go to sleep. We will do more interviews when the day is bright.” So Leon went back to his room, and Do-jin rented the lower floor. He also told some of the guild members of the Peace Guild to come. This time, Hyeon-hee led the guild members and ran like the wind. "You mean we’re going to be Leon's bodyguards in the meantime?" "Yes." "Oh my god. This is good news.” Hyeon-hee was very happy. Of course, she thought the Seon-hyeon Guild would step ahead, but since they were in charge, it was not unreasonable to do so. If the Peace Guild protects Leon, the president of the World Awakened Association, it would be able to further strengthen its position domestically and internationally. 'Actually, it's not something to be very happy about, but.' He couldn't tell the truth to Hyeon-hee either. She wasn't a bad person, but she was greedy. So he couldn't be sure if she would keep the secret properly. Do-jin, who finished the deployment of security personnel, went into the room. It was only when he was left alone that he had time to organize his thoughts. The shadow still clung to Leon. He didn't even seem to think of removing it. 'Is it arrogance or confidence?' Maybe it's the confidence side. 'I have to become stronger.' If he became even a little stronger, he would be able to help Hyeon-woo. Do-jin took a dry count [1] and sighed deeply. 'We need to increase the strength of this side as well.’ It was not enough just to gather the top 5 guilds in Korea. It required more strength and cohesion. At least the people of the country had to unite as one. The guilds up to the top 5 were already familiar with each other, so it wouldn't be difficult to get together, but the problem was the guilds below them. Usually, they had hostility towards the guilds that had a strong influence. How would they convince them to join them? 'That’s not all. The Hunter Administration can't leave it like this.' The current director was greedy. At the same time, he did not intend to learn more about the Awakened and the portals. He maintained the status quo and potted each guild against the other for his own benefit. 'We have to change the director first.' He couldn't think of the right person. 'Should I convince Choi Moo-hyuk?' He would know better what was going on inside. It seemed like he was collaborating with the Seon-hyeon Guild, but if he was persuaded well, he would reach out to this side as well. It was a troubling night. *** “Where are you going?” Late at night, Miriel asked Alberg a question as he went out. After hearing the question, Alberg laughed as if it was very funny. “Should I tell you where I am going?” Alberg approached Miriel and gently stroked her cheek. “Have I been too kind? So I guess this is why you’re asking.” "Nonsense." Miriel frowned and shook Alberg's hand. She was trying to stay calm, but now Alberg looked different than usual. He looked the same, but felt strangely scarier than before. "Don't mind what I do. You just fall asleep as usual." The whispering voice made her mind go crazy. She shook her head and tried to come to her senses, but it was not easy. “Now, go to sleep.” As soon as the words came out, Miriel collapsed on the spot. Alberg grabbed Miriel and sat her down on a chair in the hallway. It was a simple suggestion. If Miriel had been a little stronger or older, it might not have worked. Now he was going to get a good night's sleep and go back to his room. "Then shall I start my job?" Alberg opened the window in the hallway. It would be large enough for one body to pass through. He took his body there and fell down as it was. If Ga-jun had seen it, he would have said something about using the door, instead of the window. Alberg landed lightly on the floor and began to move slowly. Fortunately, the destination was not far from here. The destination appeared shortly after. It was a large, luxurious hotel. There were many people both outside and inside, but it was not difficult to avoid them. Before long, Alberg reached the top floor of the hotel. “Welcome back to our hotel.” "Welcome, welcome." A man standing in a dark room spoke in a friendly tone. But Alberg had no intention of adjusting to that. “State your business.” Then the man walked out of the darkness and stood by the window where the moonlight streamed in. He was used to seeing that look many times. Leon, it was him. “Oops. I was wrong. So let's talk about it quickly, Alberg. Would you like to join hands with us?" “Are you crazy?” Alberg looked at Leon in bewilderment. He passed by the place where he was hiding in the park and asked to meet him later, so he came here out of curiosity. However, it seemed that he had come for nothing. "I’m not. I’m normal.” "No, you must be crazy. I recognized it from when you said ‘let's conquer the human world’.” At Alberg's words, Leon shrugged his shoulders and turned his words around. He didn't seem to want to say more about that part. “Does Alberg love a human named Ji Hyeon-woo?” "So what?" Alberg stood crookedly and looked at Leon. “But aren't there a lot of people getting in the way? We'll take care of anyone who gets in the way. Instead, Alberg-nim just needs a little help from us.” “What if I don’t like that offer?” “Haha, it can’t be. Although I've heard that it's an outlandish species, that doesn't mean I don't know the psychology of demons. Demons sacrifice themselves for the sake of loved ones, but on the other hand, aren't demons deprived of everything?" Slowly, the little head tilted. “Humans do not live long. Even if you don't grow old because you were born in the Demon Realm, this is the human world. You can't just take out the demonic energy and use it. He will soon grow old, and his youth will be gone.” “Hyeon-woo will be cute even when he’s old.” “Still, wouldn’t it be better to take him in the prime of his life? I’ll make the world hate him. With everyone despising and hating him. So that there’ll be no regrets left in this world.” His words were many. However, after hearing that, Alberg hesitated unlike usual. Notes: [1] Dry count: Quick look HM: I could understand where this is going. Alberg is gonna betray HW>< Davine: Hyeon-woo will give him one nice fracture. Also Alberg saying that hw would be cute even if he was old is so cute. YRR: Ya, because HW is gonna let Alberg take him lol Support on KoFi: Chapter 111, 112, 113, 114, 115 ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Davine, YaagRabRag Please join the discord server. In case if we had to place all the posts into a password lock, you will get notified there and given extra details there. 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101. After Chae Yoo-jeong announced his intention to take a year off from his contract, a player was transferred to LVS to fill the empty jungler position. It was Kwon Do-hyun, who uses the username ‘Tenet.’ He started his professional career at the age of 18 and has been active for 4 years. Unlike Chae Yoo-jeong, who is an aggressive carnivore jungler, he is a tanking type herbivore supported by physical strength and defense. He was a jungler. It was in December of that year that Chae Yoo-jeong and Kwon Do-hyun, who had met as enemies several times in competitions, met at their dorm and exchanged greetings. The two looked at each other with a sour expression and instinctively recognized it. ‘This guy has a one of a kind personality.’ He was able to create as much of an external image as possible, such as smiling slightly when the camera was rolling at a competition or being kind to fans. However, the two had something in common in terms of why they created that image. ‘Let’s not make anything bothersome.’ Chae Yoo-jeong and Kwon Do-hyun had similar personalities in that aspect. They didn’t talk nonsense to each other and didn’t ask any questions. So there was less to worry about. He felt more comfortable because they were the same age. If Chae Yoo-jeong had been born into a normal family, had some level of sociability, and was smart, it made him wonder if he would have lived a life similar to Kwon Do-hyun. ‘Hey, Chae Yoo-jeong.’ Kwon Do-hyun spoke to Chae Yoo-jeong, who was officially unemployed but was still living in the team dormitory. ‘Would you like to play a game for me during your break?’ ‘What?’ ‘You should use the account I was raising at Zenoris instead.’ Kwon Do-hyun, who said he played Zenoris during his one-month vacation after the world competition, showed his monitor with Zenoris turned on. It’s Zenoris. It wasn’t an unfamiliar name. Now that he thinks about it, he remembered Kang Ji-hye saying it was fun and asking us to do it together several times. He didn’t reply because he was too lazy to reply. ‘If that’s the case, can’t I just raise a new one?’ ‘It’s not as easy as you expect.’ ‘I will not do it.’ Kwon Do-hyun’s character was a tanker and Chae Yoo-jeong, who does not play a tank or support even if it costs his life, immediately refused. A job whose purpose was to heal or help teammates throughout the game was not for him. Well, if that person is Yoo Ji-han, he’s willing to do whatever he can. Besides, he didn’t have time to play any other games right now. As Chae Yoo-jeong guessed, Yoo Ji-han, who was discharged from the military, started playing Hero like crazy to raise his level and skills. Unlike in the past, when he only had time to play solo queue in the early morning due to competitions and scrims, Chae Yoo-jeong, who became completely unemployed, was able to play solo queue all day, just like Yoo Ji-han. As such, the two encountered each other more often than before. Chae Yoo-jeong, who postponed his contract to get closer to Yoo Ji-han, acted more proactively than before. As for being active, all he did was play harder when he met Yoo Ji-han in the game and occasionally sent him a friend request, but... he tried his best anyway. As four months passed, his birthday came around and Chae Yoo-jeong turned 23 years old. At that point, Kwon Do-hyun, who noticed that Chae Yoo-jeong was desperate to become friends with the user ‘I’m sleepy,’ asked Chae Yoo-jeong, who was playing solo as usual, ‘Why don’t you use some light-hearted joke instead of approaching like that?’ ‘......Light-hearted joke?’ ‘Are you going to meet the enemy team like that for the rest of your life and just play games and be done with it? Anyway, since you already know the username, you need to relax and tell some light-hearted jokes.’ Chae Yoo-jeong, who normally would have ignored it or asked what to do, couldn’t refute anything this time and bit his lip. He was like this every time. Whenever something related to the ‘I’m sleepy’ user comes up, he reacts like this, so even if Kwon Do-hyun wanted to, he couldn’t ignore it. ‘...That’s okay. I’ve sent friend requests a few times so far, but they’ve all been rejected.’ ‘That’s because you only sent him friend requests, so of course he rejected you. If you joke around with each other casually and become friends, friend requests will also be naturally accepted.’ Chae Yoo-jeong, who heard Kwon Do-hyeon’s words, was intrigued, and pricked up his ears. Certainly... from Yoo Ji-han’s perspective, it was natural for him to reject someone he didn’t even know who kept sending him friend requests. He was so blinded by his desire to be close to Yoo Ji-han that he didn’t even think about taking the step. ‘Even if you say it’s a joke, the game chat is easily accessible, so why can’t you do it? And what if that person quits Hero even tomorrow, what will you do then? You’re going to fucking regret it.’ Chae Yoo-jeong, persuaded by Kwon Do-hyeon’s words, thought seriously. Never in his dreams had he imagined that Yoo Ji-han would give up Hero. If Yoo Ji-han really quits Hero... Nothing would work. ‘You want me to tell a light-hearted joke? Me?’ The last time he had a conversation with him in Hero was in the fall when he was 19, when he scolded him through a private message, so he was so nervous that his body stiffened. But it was also true that he felt even worse than that. Yoo Ji-han, who was joking around with Seo Tae-young, kept appearing in his mind. Maybe... he would laugh and accept the joke? ‘If you’re going to do it, do it now.’ ‘What… do you want me to do now?’ ‘Then when will you do it? It’s just a joke, it shouldn’t take a lot of determination.’ ...He needed it! Dealing with Yoo Ji-han, not just anyone else, required tremendous determination more than anything. ‘Hey, quick.’ Kwon Do-hyun, who did not know how Chae Yoo-jeong felt, stood next to Chae Yoo-jeong while he was playing the game and urged him by tapping his shoulder. Chae Yoo-jeong fidgeted and swallowed his dry saliva. The game in progress had already passed 30 minutes, and the odds were tilted towards Chae Yoo-jeong, so it would not be surprising if it ended at any time. ‘I-I don’t know what to joke about…’ ‘It’s better to be memorable. That way, everyone over there will recognize your username from now on.’ ‘If this continues, the Nexus will break. Do it faster. You don’t have time.’ Chae Yoo-jeong’s eyes were shaking wildly. His hands on the keyboard were stiff, like a broken machine. ‘To pull off a memorable joke...?’ The more she thought about it, the more his mind turned white. If he wasn’t confident, he could just give up and try again next time, but his greed and expectations got mixed up and encouraged Chae Yoo-jeong. Thump, thump! His heart raced. In a way, Chae Yoo-jeong, who was in a panic, thought of Seo Tae-young, who usually exchanges jokes with Yoo Ji-han on broadcast like it was a natural step for him. However, among his many, many memories, the one that came to mind like ‘that time’ was something that Chae Yoo-jeong did not expect. Without knowing what destruction his momentary mistake would bring, Chae Yoo-jeong moved his hand stiffly and struck the chat box. [All] LVS gamgack(Serrata): JD[2] [All] LVS gamgack(Serrata): right? As soon as the chat went up, a cold silence came. Kwon Do-hyeon, who was standing next to him and watching the situation, opened his mouth with an expression that said, ‘This isn’t right.’ ‘Hey, that chat was supposed to be a joke...……… ‘ After hearing the advice, Chae Yoo-jeong quickly added to the chat. [All] LVS gamgack (Serrata): Haha ‘No, that’s not it…’ Kwon Do-hyeon let out a sincere sigh. It seems that Chae Yoo-jeong added a laugh initial consonant to emphasize that it was just a joke, but the timing wasn’t very good. [All] Hunsu is blocked(Luna): ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ I agree [All] That’s Geminion(Umpa): kya sweet win The only people who responded to Chae Yoo-jeong’s chat were the oblivious team members who were overly excited to receive the carry bus. There was no answer from Yoo Ji-han until the Nexus exploded. It was only then that Chae Yoo-jeong sensed something was wrong, and his complexion turned pale as if he had seen a ghost. Goosebumps ran down his spine and fear hit him like a wave. [LVS gamgack: Look here Sleepy-nim] [LVS gamgack: By any chance] At the end of the game, he desperately held on to Yoo Ji-han as if he was grasping at straws at the deal amount window that appeared, but before he could even begin to say he was sorry, a system message came up. [I’m sleepy-nim has left the lobby.] Even after Yoo Ji-han saw his chat, he left the chat window without replying. His heart dropped to the bottom. ‘Chae Yoo-jeong, are you okay...? Send a friend request and apologize.’ ‘Friend request.......’ After hearing Kwon Do-hyun’s story, Chae Yoo-jeong sent a message to Yoo Ji-han with trembling hands requesting to be added as a friend. However, 10 minutes passed, 30 minutes passed... and an hour passed, but Yoo Ji-han did not receive Chae Yoo-jeong’s request. The mentality that he had been struggling to keep in shape suddenly broke. Seeing Chae Yoo-jeong lowering his head and swallowing his cries, Kwon Do-hyun noticed and patted his shoulder a couple of times. ‘Next time you two meet in a solo queue, apologize right away. I think he’ll forgive you if you tell him you made a mistake.’ ‘…….’ With Kwon Do-hyun’s comfort, a light of hope sparkled in Chae Yoo-jeong’s dark mind. It wasn’t particularly new for Yoo Ji-han to show a cold attitude toward him. No, to be exact, he was someone Yoo Ji-han always passed by, so it was natural. So, if we meet in solo queue next time and apologize properly... something might change at least a little. However, Yoo Ji-han, as if mocking Chae Yoo-jeong, stopped playing Hero after that day. It’s probably because it’s March and the semester starts. Because he was busy, the game time was only slightly reduced. Even though he thought so and waited for a long time, the day when the ‘I’m sleepy’ user’s record was updated never came. Only then did Chae Yoo-jeong realize his situation. He thought he had at least one connection to Yoo Ji-han... but it was all a mistake. Because if Yoo Ji-han quits Hero, everything would be over. What Kwon Do-hyun said became reality. His worn-out mental strength crumbled at a rapid pace. To make matters worse, as the new season began, Chae Yoo-jeong had to remove his belongings from his dorm and return to his bleak apartment. Chae Yoo-jeong, who had been living a lethargic life for a week, sleeping in an apartment with the lights off, eventually started taking medicine again. --- Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor: Meimei, Ghostx Support on Kofi: Chapter 102, 103, 104 Chapter 105, 106, 107, 108 HM: Ha…. I personally don’t sympathy past stories…. But I kinda feel sad for his case of situation.  GX: Man, I don’t know who to feel bad for. I understand where both of them are coming from. We made a Discord Server ! please join us!

110. Seon-woo shook his head with a soft sigh. Everything was messed up because he was rushing. Maybe it was because of overdoing it, but his chest felt as if it was tightened. "It's my fault." In a trembling voice, Hyeon-woo begged for forgiveness. “What did Hyung do wrong?” “I shouldn’t have left your side.” "You think that's all?" Then Hyeon-woo bit his lip and closed his mouth. Seon-woo decided to change his methods a bit. "Hyung." Seon-woo went closer to Hyeon-woo and took his hand. And he put his hand on his chest. “I’m sick.” “Does it hurt a lot?” Embarrassed, Hyeon-woo carefully patted Seon-woo’s chest. It was a delicate hand movement, as if he was trying to find out where it hurt. Seon-woo was happy with his actions. He couldn't collapse in front of others, but he could in front of his Hyung. It didn't matter how he looked in the eyes of others. 'I think of you like this. Why can't Hyung know that?’ Seon-woo's eyes looking down at his round head rolled over. “I’ll take a look.” For a while, Do-jin, who had been a little away, intervened. Seon-woo expressed his intentions to him with a facial expression. 'Go away.' He didn't want him to come between him and his brother anymore. However, Do-jin has been steadfast in his approach. “I know better about this.” "Really?" “My parents were doctors.” Just because his parents were doctors, did that mean he was a doctor? Even though it was obvious, Hyeon-woo stepped back. He seemed to believe too firmly in Do-jin. “I want Hyung to look.” “I can take a better look.” “You don’t even have a doctor’s license, do you? I'd rather see a real doctor.” A spark flew between the two. It seemed that Do-jin was trying to suppress his temper somehow, but Seon-woo expressed his feelings without hesitation. “Seon-woo-ya, then shall we call the doctor?” When an accident like this happened, an ambulance and a doctor were called out from the nearest hospital. The doctor had just arrived on the scene. “No, I’ll find one myself. Come with me, Hyung." "Okay." Hyeon-woo grabbed Seon-woo's outstretched hand. The brothers went straight to the doctor to receive treatment. Even without looking, Seon-woo knew what his brother was thinking. 'Why can’t you always cherish me like this…’ Seon-woo didn't know why he started dating such a strange guy. 'I have to separate them.' By any means. Thinking of that, he lifted his head and met Leon's eyes. He smiled at Seon-woo. His smile was somehow sinister. ‘What a suspicious man.' He didn't know the situation properly because he arrived late, but he knew that Leon was suspicious because of Hyeon-woo's actions. His brother wasn't one to grab someone by the collar for no reason. There was something about Leon. ‘I can ask Hyung about that later.' At first, he was thinking of not letting his Hyung turn his attention to other things. Hyeon-woo took Seon-woo to the doctor. Perhaps because there were many Awakened, the doctor was also a doctor specializing in Awakened. “You seem tired. There doesn't seem to be anything wrong with you, but I think I'll need to have a test taken just in case.” That was the doctor's diagnosis. “You can do it at the nearest hospital. Shall I contact one for you now?” “I’m already staying at a hospital. May I borrow your phone?" Hyeon-woo's phone was broken during the fight. He then contacted the original hospital on a borrowed phone. On the other side, they seemed to be flustered by the sudden disappearance of the patient. 'It's no wonder.' He explained the circumstances and said that they would go back. They would ride in an ambulance to get there. “Hyung, get on first.” As soon as Hyeon-woo got on, Seon-woo followed. Then the ambulance door closed. “What about the others?” “They will have work to do. We’d better go by ourselves now.” Come to think of it, both Do Ga-jun and Do-jin were the guild leaders of their respective guilds. It seemed that Seon-woo was right. Hyeon-woo nodded his head and laid Seon-woo down on the bed. He was worried about Miriel, but Alberg would take care of her. He was watching her anyway. Hyeon-woo and Seon-woo headed back to the hospital. As soon as they arrived at the hospital, the waiting doctor and nurse looked at them with ferocious eyes. “The patient ran away, just what were you thinking?” "I’m really sorry." “Don’t run out midway through treatment this time.” Saying so, the doctor led the two of them to their original hospital room. Seon-woo sat down again and inserted the intravenous drip. “Hyung, hold my hand.” Seon-woo acted childishly without hesitation. And Hyeon-soo acquiesced to all of his actions. He poured out as much affection as possible as to soothe his upset younger brother. The night passed like that, and it was morning again. “Wow, did it feel good to leave us all behind?” Alberg poked Hyeon-woo on the cheek with a grumpy face. “Do you want to break your finger?” "It's not like that." Retrieving his finger, Alberg slumped on the sofa. Miriel then entered through the window and sat down on the sofa opposite him, frowning at him. “Do you know how hard it was for me to take that stupid angel around?” "Who's stupid! You're the stupid one!" Miriel ferociously raised her eyes and bruised Alberg. “It’s still noisy.” Finally, Ga-jun joined. Unlike the two of them, he came through the door properly. "What's going on?" “Does something have to happen?” "Then?" At Hyeon-woo's determined attitude, Ga-jun grabbed his chest. “You will simply hurt yourself.” “What about Do-jin Hyung?” “He’s there cleaning up the area. Rather, turn on the TV. It's time for the news right now." Then he turned on the TV using the remote control. 『Breaking news! Around 12 o'clock last night, a monster classified as a dragon appeared in the city. The monster is said to have been with Bacardi, who is wanted in the United States.』 Even when he switched to another channel, the same news was coming out. 『Currently, Bacardi is dead, and a Hydra is said to have been captured. However, the dragon's whereabouts are still unclear.』 『South Korea can no longer be free from villainous attacks. Let’s talk about this with the doctor who wrote a related essay about this.』 『The dragon is said to have disappeared. They say they can't even find it. I wonder why they haven't found that big dragon yet.』 There was an uproar. TV, newspapers, and the internet. Everyone was talking about what had happened the night before. “Did the news spread so quickly?” “Even if it happened on the outskirts, it would have reached the center of the city by now. Besides, Leon-nim, who made many contributions, is giving interviews here and there.” Ga-jun answered Hyeon-woo's question. “Leon?” “Yeah, so I wanted to ask. What the hell happened? Bacardi is dead, Hydra is half dead, Dragon is gone. I heard there was one more enemy in that situation, who is it?" "Libby." “The demon you met last time?” Hyeon-woo nodded his head. "Oh my god. Are you hurt anywhere?" “Huh? Don't worry. I'm not hurt.” The question wasn't whether or not there was an injury. It was Leon's identity. “What if.” "What if?" “What would you do if Leon were your enemy?” “That Leon is the enemy?” Ga-jun thought for a moment. Then, after a while, he opened his mouth again. “Isn’t that a bit difficult? First of all, there are few people who know that he is an enemy, right?" "To the point, he was manifesting evil." “Then it’s hard to resist. If you think about what Leon has built up over the years, you will be attacked just for calling him a villain.” With the establishment of the Guardian Guild, which advocated justice, Leon made numerous contributions to society. For that reason, he had received dozens of awards in other countries including the United States. There were many people who were kind to him. “Is that right?” "Ya. This is a big deal.” “You believe me?” “You wouldn’t lie. Ah, now I understand why Han Do-jin didn’t want to leave the scene.” Ga-jun scratched his head. "I'll try to stick by Leon's side." At those words, Hyeon-woo flinched involuntarily. "I don't know what they're going to do, so I’ll try to spy on them." “It's dangerous.” “It’s true that it’s dangerous. For now, I should try something first.” “What are you going to do?” “Shouldn’t the Republic of Korea unite? First of all, Ji Seon-woo seems to still be a patient, so I should gather other guilds.” Ga-jun replied. “You want to talk about it with them?” “No, I won’t say anything yet. Making those accusations with no evidence will only have the opposite effect. Then I’ll go out.” Ga-jun left only those words and disappeared like the wind. Hyeon-woo turned his gaze back to the TV while holding Seon-woo's hand. They were now starting an on-site interview. Among the interviewees was Do-jin. He looked tired as he replied in a gruff voice. They needed to let him rest too. Hyeon-woo’s heart throbbed with heartache. HM: TwT let them be in peace. T-T Davine: I wonder how this is going to wrap up. Leon isn't going to go down easily. YRR: I’m still blown he just …. Walked away Support on KoFi: Chapter 111, 112, 113, 114, 115 ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Davine, YaagRabRag Please join the discord server. 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100. Chae Yoo-jeong, who had never felt jealous or envious of anyone in his life, never dreamed that his feelings of jealousy would be this difficult. He loved being able to hear Yoo Ji-han’s voice on Seo Tae-young’s streams or watch him play games, but at the same time, he was tormented by a burning jealousy. ‘Was I this childish?’ It was funny that he was even jealous in the first place. Is he jealous of what happened between Yoo Ji-han and him? If Yoo Ji-han and Seo Tae-young find out about this, they will curse at him for his absurdity. He made himself look pathetic, childish... Even though he suffered from jealousy, he still couldn’t turn off the broadcast. There was no way he could give up the only way to hear information and news from Yoo Ji-han, which he had never known before. Yoo Ji-han, who was currently serving in the military, appeared on Seo Tae-young’s broadcast whenever he went on vacation. On days when he wasn’t on the air, he occasionally met up with him to play games. It was a scorchingly sweltering summer day. As usual, Chae Yoo-jeong, who had been watching the Internet with Seo Tae-young’s broadcast on, not knowing when Yoo Ji-han would appear, quickly turned his gaze when he heard Seo Tae-young’s words. -Uh? Is Ji-han the enemy jungler this time? Seo Tae-young, who gave up the mid lane to another user and took charge of being the Jungler, which he was not good at, discovered the opposing team’s username ‘I’m sleepy’ in the loading window. -Ah, I guess I’ll have to show Ji-han my Jungler skills. As soon as Seo Tae-young, who mumbled slyly, started the game, he immediately started pranking Yoo Ji-han in the entire chat. [All] Flying away(Biagun): Hi? [All] I’m sleepy (Root): Hi [All Flying away (Biagun): Ji-han is all dead too [All] Flying away (Biagun): You met me in solo queue ㅋ [All] I’m sleepy (Root): ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ [All] I’m sleepy (Root): Ha... I have to go up [All] I’m sleepy (Root): Let’s play hard [All] Flying away (Biagun): Don’t be surprised by this Hyung’s jungler skills The game that started like that quickly fell apart soon after when Seo Tae-young was kicked by Yoo Ji-han. It was a natural result. Even if you were a professional gamer, it was not easy to play a different line than the main line you were playing. Although he won the jungler fight against Seo Tae-young, it was not a game where he could win by just having one line. As the top line and midline each had 2 solo kills, the good momentum from the beginning disappeared and the atmosphere immediately shifted toward Seo Tae-young. Yoo Ji-han had no choice but to go to the bottom lane and try to get a double kill, but he showed a play that the supporter couldn’t understand, which resulted in the loss of only one enemy being killed and two of his team dying. Since then, the snowball has been rolling and the game has deteriorated to the point where it cannot be corrected no matter how hard the person who maintains it tries to maintain it. As a result, Yoo Ji-han defeated Seo Tae-young in the Jungle fight but lost the game itself miserably. Chae Yoo-jeong, who was watching the broadcast, deeply understood Yoo Ji-han. This was a situation that Junglers face several times a day. No matter how good the Jungler was, if he made mistakes like that and stuck with the enemy team, they could never win. Hero was ultimately a team game. ‘If I was on the team, I could have won.’ Although his main lane is jungler, he was confident that he would do better than the supports Yoo Ji-han was currently matched with. Even if he were a supporter, he would be 100 times better than that guy. Usually, when playing solo queue, Chae Yoo-jeong didn’t care whether his teammates did well or not, but it felt extremely unfair when Yoo Ji-han’s team did poorly, as if it were his own game. If it weren’t for those guys, Yoo Ji-han’s score would have been higher. For no reason, he felt sorry for himself. Yoo Ji-han’s team, which was unable to turn the tables and gave up its entire base, was left waiting for the enemy to break the nexus. At that time, Seo Tae-young entered the chat room, giggling and laughing. [All] Flying away (Biagun): Sleepy-nim [All] Flying away (Biagun): I came to visit your house [All] Flying away (BiaGun): It’s wide. Seo Tae-young gave this reply to the chat he had taken while destroying the Nexus turret. [All] I’m sleepy (Root): Ah ㅋㅋ why are you here so late? [All] I’m sleepy (Root): I waited~ [All] Flying away (Biagun): ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ [All] 00101001 (Akalzek): It’s hilarious ㅋㅋㅋㅋ [All] Flying away (Biagun): You waited for me? [All] Flying away (Biagun): No wonder the door was wide open ㅋ [All] Let’s Live Kindly (Beth): ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ [All] Tree Tree Actor (Chase): They broke everything down and came in and fk ㅋㅋㅋㅋ [All] Cinnamon Flavored Candy (Iril): No, honestly [All] Cinnamon Flavored Candy (Iril): Our team’s support is fk bad [All] Tree Tree Actor (Chase): Support difference i agree [All] Flying away (Biagun): no no [All] Flying away (Biagun): This is a jungler difference [All] Flying away (Biagun): I agree? [All] Tree Tree Actor (Chase): ? [All] Let’s Live Kindly (Beth): ? Seo Tae-young, who had 1 kill, 8 deaths, and 5 assists, shouted jungle difference to Yoo Ji-han, who had 6 kills, 2 deaths, and 9 assists. The broadcast chat window and the game chat window were simultaneously filled with laughter at that shockingly shameless statement. [All] 00101001 (Akalzek): Wow, this is a bit;; [All] Cinnamon-flavored candy (Iril): It’s the jungle difference, right? [All] Cinnamon Flavored Candy (Iril): Jungle difference because our team’s jungler is not doing any better; [All] Let’s Live Kindly (Beth): Ah~ That’s the difference? ㅋㅋㅋㅋ [All] Let’s Live Kindly (Beth): omg ㅋㅋㅋㅋ [All] I’m sleepy (Root): ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ [All] I’m sleepy (Root): fk I admit [All] Flying Away (Biagun): Do you admit it? [All] I’m sleepy (Root): Sure [All] I’m sleepy (Root): I’m learning a lot like this^^ [All] I’m sleepy (Root): Loyal loyalty^^7 [All] Tree Tree (Chase): Where did you dig up your true conscience? [All] Flying Away (Biagun): Why are you all upset when the appropriate article was acknowledged? haha Since it was a high tier solo queue, he only encountered people he encountered every time, so even though the game atmosphere was bad, the chat window atmosphere was quite good. When the Nexus exploded and the game ended, Seo Tae-young sent a private message to Yoo Ji-han. [Flying away] Ah, it’s been a while since I had fun [I’m sleepy] That’s right hahaha [Flying away] But seeing as I met you [Flying away] I don’t think it’s at the MMR cat-smashing level yet haha [Flying away] Until recently, I was scared because I was afraid of losing everything. [Flying away] I was a little scared because everyone ordered me to do it not long ago; [I’m sleepy] yeah [I’m sleepy] I watched the broadcast [I’m sleepy] I thought you nailed Siege Mode 4 in Da [1] ㅋ [Flying away] ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ [Flying away] Is this just revenge? [I’m sleepy] ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Yoo Ji-han lost the game unfairly and was teased by Seo Tae-young, but he didn’t seem to feel bad at all. Seo Tae-young and Yoo Ji-han, who chatted amicably as always, were clearly close brothers and sisters. Okay. Chae Yoo-jeong was jealous of this. What if he met Yoo Ji-han when he was in middle school? It doesn’t mean anything. Yoo Ji-han had forgotten his face, his name, and even the fact that they had met, so he was the only one who remembered the past. Chae Yoo-jeong blinked slowly as he rested his chin and looked at the monitor showing the broadcast screen. ‘I can’t help it...……….’ No matter how sad I was, I couldn’t help it. Just watching the chatting scene makes me so jealous that I’m going crazy... How on earth can I be calm? On a chilly winter day in February when snow was pouring down, everything was inevitable from the moment he first made eye contact with Yoo Ji-han, who was holding an umbrella for a child sitting in front of a rusty iron gate. The warmth of the triangular kimbap he received back then was still vivid. So Chae Yoo-jeong made a decision. He said he needed to take a break. “You suddenly want to take a break? What are you talking about?” “It’s a two-year contract anyway, so it ends soon. I plan to take a year off and then renew my contract.” Yoo Ji-han will be discharged from the military in October of this year. Then, he will spend a lot more time playing games before he goes back to school next year. If Chae Yoo-jeong does not renew his contract, he will officially become unemployed from November after the world competition ends. Anyone who knew the relationship between Chae Yoo-jeong and Yoo Ji-han would have clearly seen what their intentions were, but unfortunately, there was no such person in the world, including coach Yoo Gyeong-seok and the director. “No... It’s of course your wish to take a break without renewing your contract, but... it’s too sudden.” “Chae Yoo-jeong, what’s going on with you these days?” Yoo Gyeong-seok and the director reacted in confusion after hearing the notice that they would be taking a break. He had recently stopped taking his medication, but he was an anxious person to begin with, so it was natural for him to be worried. Chae Yoo-jeong answered appropriately because he had no desire to reveal Yoo Ji-han’s story or the state of his mind to others. “I’m just a little tired. I’m stressed. I want to rest.” “……” Yoo Gyeong-seok and the director sighed at the same time at the answer that was not found in sincerity even after wiping their eyes and looking for it. Anyway, that shameless bastard.... note [-1] Kajeong: Counter jungling. It is operated by infiltrating the opponent’s jungle and stealing monsters or directly killing the opponent’s jungler. [-2] Solo Kill: Short for solo kill. It refers to a situation where you kill an enemy by yourself without receiving help from others. [-3] Snowball: Ball rolling operation. This refers to a situation where slight differences that occur in the beginning grow like a snowball over time. [-4] Siege Mode: Siege Mode. 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108. 'I’m dying.' At this rate, she would die. For the first time in her life, Tiamat felt the fear of death. It was difficult enough just to avoid Hyeon-woo's attack, but someone else was interfering from the middle. Because of that, her body began shaking from time to time. The defense that Hydra Kai could provide was now at its limit. 'I can't end it like this!' Tiamat wasn't the only one in danger. Libby's attitude, which had been relaxed all along, also changed. “This is better than I thought.” Libby clicked his tongue. He put down his shield and left his position. Then he ran straight away toward the distant bush. "No way!" He thought he was running away but he wasn’t. The moment he realized that, Hyeon-woo quickly followed him. He was barely able to catch up while increasing his speed in his legs, but Libby had already reached his destination. “I gotcha.” Libby attacked the hiding person directly. He thought he didn't care because he left him alone the whole time, but it seemed that he didn't. Hyeon-woo threw himself desperately. If he used magic here, the action would be a little easier, but if he did it wrong, comrades would get hurt. That was why he suppressed his strength and filled it in his body. This resulted in a long cut on his elbow. Still, he was glad people were saved. Of course, he wasn't in good shape either. It was because Libby’s attack had passed Hyeon-woo and reached him as well. Hyeon-woo gasped, leaving the unconscious person behind him. 'It's difficult.' Hyeon-woo roughly brushed his hair. 'Well, it doesn't matter.' Even when he was in the Demon Realm, he got sick of everything that interfered with him. That much couldn't stop him. So he tried to attack Tiamat again, but failed. It was because Libby's appearance suddenly began to change.  His smirk disappeared, revealing his well-groomed face. His shiny blonde hair, deep blue eyes, and statuesque face were very familiar.  “Leon!” “I always wanted to deal with the Libby identity, but it was a bit too much for me in disguise.” Leon let out a light breath and smiled. “It’s more convenient now.” Saying so, he picked up his shield again. However, Hyeon-woo could not be calm like that. Leon, he was the guild leader of the Guardian Guild and the current president of the World Awakened Association. Someone said that in an age of chaos, he is the hope of mankind. It was said that because he stood up for justice, others were able to follow suit. Why was someone like that doing this? "Why?" The question became a sound. “I don’t know what to answer if you ask me that. Why, just why. That's because I was a demon from the beginning. The human Leon is just a fictional character.”  “It could be that you deliberately disguised yourself as Leon to cause confusion among humans. How can I trust you?” “It’s true. I'm not going to lie about this." Then he took out a sword from somewhere. It was Leon's main weapon. “If you don’t believe me, then can I show you Leon’s skills?” The sword spun around and emitted a bright light. Even there, he could tell. Libby was Leon. “Yeah, let’s say that’s true. Why are you revealing your identity now?”  "Didn't I tell you before? It's getting tough to fight. Libby's shell doesn't just change its appearance. It's not the only inconvenience to change the wavelength of its power.” “No, that's not what I mean.” Hyeon-woo pointed at Leon. “I have come to know your identity. How are you going to fix that?" “The matter is simple. Now, let me ask you the opposite. You know who I am. To be precise, Han Do-jin over there must have noticed. So what? What can you do?" “We can inform the association about this and ask for help.” “Do you think others will believe you?” Only then did Hyeon-woo, who realized Leon's meaning, asked about it. Leon, who has been leading the way for peace and justice in the world, was a demon. Most would laugh it off as soon as they hear it, telling them not to joke. Maybe some people would be angry. “The trust I have built is very strong. Do you think that can be broken with only two humans’ proof?" Leon also believed in something, so he revealed himself in confidence. “How long are you going to keep questioning me? Let’s start round 2. I won't be so easy this time." Leon confidently stepped forward. "That's what we have to say as well." If you can't prove your identity, it's better to just kill it right here. Thinking so, Hyeon-woo also raised his hand with a ferocious expression. *** “They really ran all the way here, you madmen.” Ga-jun gasped in front of the barricade. The madmen had already crossed the barricade and ran inside. All that was left was Do Ga-jun and the panicked security guard. 'We’ve already got the surrounding area under control.' Awakened were gathering inside the barricade. ‘It must be to kill the dragon over there.’ However, Hyeon-woo would already be holding on over there. 'Let's see, what's the best way to do it?' He didn't have to think much. Hyeon-woo was the strongest among them. They had the demon Alberg, the Angel Miriel, and a somewhat-unreliable Ji Seon-woo. Having more people stick around here would only get in the way. 'If there is a demon I saw then, Alberg will deal with it.' It would be better to keep others away from the site. So Ga-jun asked the guards. "Who's in charge here?" "Who are you?" "Do you not recognize me?" Ga-jun moved his face closed in a hurry. “Ah, Ga-jun-nim!” “Yeah, this is Do Ga-jun. So who's in charge here?" “I am.” Behind the person who was standing guard, Ja-yun appeared. But he wasn't alone. There was one other person besides A-yun, whom he always went with. “Choi Moo-hyeok.” "Long time no see." It was Choi Moo-hyeok of the Hunter Administration. “What are you doing here, as a government employee?” “Since this is a threat to the safety of citizens, shouldn’t the government step in?” "Didn't you want the dragon's corpse?" At those words, Moo-hyeok looked at Ga-jun with a displeased gaze. However, since there was no answer, it seemed that he was here with a similar order. “For now, Ja-yun. Let's talk for a minute.” "Yes." Ga-jun led Ja-yun to a deserted place. A-yun followed him as if it were natural. “How is the situation?” “Do I really have to tell you that?” “I can tell you that much! After all, the person fighting the dragon right now is not from your guild.” “Did you know?” “It's obvious, if I were a member of your guild, there's no way I could have taken such a long plunge. So you guys already know who it is, right?" "Yes, I know." "I thought so." These guys knew that the person fighting the dragon was Hyeon-woo. “For now, I sent someone to watch.” A-yun said. "How's it going?" “Our side is fighting fiercely. However, the person on our side also lost contact from the middle, so we were looking at the timing.” "That’s enough." "What?" “Ji Seon-woo has already gone there. If you add more people, they will only get in the way.” “How do you know that? I heard that Ji Seon-woo was admitted to the hospital, how much help could he be right now?” “When did you investigate that again?” When asked as if full of energy, Ja-yun answered confidently. “We are the Yoram Guild.” “Who doesn’t know?” Things take a turn for the worse. Looking at Ja-yun's face, it didn't seem like he would be easily persuaded. If so, should I drag the time? Or should I put them all to sleep? As he was thinking about it, he suddenly heard a scream so loud that their ears hurt. "What!" Looking in the direction of the sound, he saw the dragon struggling. “I have to go!” It happened before Ga-jun could catch it. "Ao." Ga-jun also ran out to catch Ja-yun, who had run ahead. Though he really hates this kind of role, he still wanted to help Hyeon-woo. To do so, he had to block the rush of other Awakened now. "I've gone crazy." He didn't know that he would fall in love and change like this. 'Let's buy some time for now.' Ga-jun increased his running speed a bit. *** The Hunter Administration and the Yoram Guild realized the urgency of the situation and decided to join forces. Thus, leading the gathered Awakened, Ja-yun and Moo-hyeok headed in the direction where the dragon could be seen. “I did my best.” The tattered Ga-jun shook his head with a tired expression. In the meantime, he hoped that others would help Hyeon-woo to resolve the situation. However, things started to turn out differently than expected. When they arrived on the scene, the dragon was gone. Instead, Bacardi's corpse and a dying Hydra remained in its place. Although the dragon was deeply wounded, she escaped alive. Ja-yun let out a breath, not knowing whether it was relief or regret, and spoke to the people left at the scene. “Anyway, it’s great. Because only four people fought the dragon.” There were Ji Hyeon-woo, Ji Seon-woo, Han Do-jin and one more. “It’s an overstatement.” Leon. He was the guild leader of the Guardian Guild. The question of why he was in Korea at this time remained, but even that soon disappeared. That was because Leon was a trustworthy person. HM: Leon is not trustworthy and you don’t know anything about him…. 0-0 That shows how he gained trust very easily, huh?  YRR: Wow, we are getting all the old cast back together Support on KoFi: My Younger Brother is a Hero Chapter 109, 110 ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Davine, YaagRabRag HM: The fight scene is too long… TwT. I have to be patient. Ha… Atleast Do-jin is here to help HW. YRR: The tide of battle is turning. Please join the discord server. 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98. The blood in my entire body turned cold. The anticipation that had been swelling without knowing any limits exploded and disappeared without leaving a trace. “And it was so noisy in here that I couldn’t hear what you just said.” His blushing cheeks instantly turned pale. Before Chae Yoo-jeong, who was frozen in shock, could say anything, an unfamiliar voice came between them. “Yoo Ji-han!” He was one of the teammates who played with Yoo Ji-han. He was a far distant dealer. “What are you doing if you’re not coming? They say the interview will start right away.” “Crazy. I’m going, I’m going.” When a teammate urged Yoo Ji-han by putting his arm around his shoulder, he slightly bowed in response to the other person. Then he glanced at Chae Yoo-jeong one last time and immediately turned his back. “You said you didn’t sleep last night, but you seem really tired.” “A little?” “Hey, you still have to eat dinner. Didn’t you say you’d eat beef if you won?” The sound of Yoo Ji-han and his teammate chatting gradually became more distant. Chae Yoo-jeong, who had been watching Yoo Ji-han’s back as he entered the interview booth, lowered his head only after the booth door was closed. ‘How.......’ How can you not remember a thing? It’s only been 4 years. Just 4 years. ‘I’ve had dreams a few times. I have been waiting for this day. But why don’t you remember me? I told you my name too…’ “-Unn, I’ll remember.” ‘Four years ago, when I told him my name, Yoo Ji-han’s answer lingered in my ear. The lips that gently turned up when looking at me and the friendly hand that stroked my head.’ ‘It’s unfair and sad. I felt like I had been betrayed.’ Chae Yoo-jeong bit his lip and barely swallowed the sad feeling that rose up to the end of his throat. Only the corners of his eyes turned red on his white face. The face of Yoo Ji-han, who jokingly asked him to call him Oppa the next time he saw him, overlapped with the face of Yoo Ji-han, who did not recognize him and smiled shyly. Then his immense sense of helplessness hit him like a tidal wave. Chae Yoo-jeong let out a long, exhausted breath. Actually... I know it well. This wasn’t a bad thing about Yoo Ji-han. Originally, he was not a particularly memorable person, not only to Yoo Ji-han but also to everyone. It wasn’t that Yoo Ji-han maliciously ignored him, so there was no way he could truly hold a grudge. A splitting headache came over his head. Chae Yoo-jeong closed his eyes tightly and soon left the place, leading his tired body away. Suddenly the surrounding air was very cool. Chae Yoo-jeong walked away helplessly, with his shoulders drooping like a wounded animal. *** When he returned to Seoul, Chae Yoo-jeong suffered from body aches for a full week. Nevertheless, his image of Yoo Ji-han never left his mind and appeared every moment. At this point, Chae Yoo-jeong declared his surrender to Yoo Ji-han. He felt like he wanted to forget Yoo Ji-han and live his life free of him. But now it was close to impossible. ‘Just meeting Yoo Ji-han, who had forgotten me, shocked me, and left me sick for a week. How can I completely forget someone like that? No matter how resentful or unfair it was, I couldn’t do anything.’ ‘It’s hard.......’ Chae Yoo-jeong became uncomfortable with his own broken head for the first time. If he had lived like everyone else, he wouldn’t have had to go through this pain. He found his abnormal obsession too much. So Chae Yoo-jeong started playing the ‘Hero of Legends’ game that Yoo Ji-han played. At least he was able to forget the feeling that was squeezing his heart when he played that game. Three months passed by in an instant as he focused on the game, looking up the game guide and copying Yoo Ji-han’s play. Around that time, the woman asked Chae Yoo-jeong to move out of the mansion and live elsewhere. It was the spring of the year Chae Yoo-jeong turned 19. He lived alone in a large apartment. Chae Yoo-jeong only goes to and from school, he doesn’t see anyone, and he puts a lot of effort into Hero. Chae Yoo-jeong was originally better at games than others, but when he decided to put in the time and effort, his skills improved at an incredible rate. “No, what about aunt… really…” Later, Yoo Gyeong-seok came to his house after hearing that Chae Yoo-jeong had moved into another apartment and that he was living alone. Yoo Gyeong-seok asked, patting himself on the chest with an upset expression on his face. “Hey, Yoo-jeong. Are you really okay living alone?” “It doesn’t matter.” He lives alone, but he didn’t have any inconveniences because the woman took care of his living expenses and even sent someone to clean the house. He wasn’t much different from how he was now when he lived in the mansion anyway. “Are you taking your medicine well?” “Uh-huh.” “Okay. Be sure to take your medicine. And if anything happens, call me right away…” It was at that time when Yoo Gyeong-seok sighed at Chae Yoo-jeong’s calm attitude and started nagging him like he always did. Yoo Gyeong-seok was surprised when he checked the monitor that Chae Yoo-jeong used, and he could see beyond the chair where he was sitting. “What, that’s Hero. Do you play Hero?” Yoo Gyeong-seok came to see him right before the Solo Rank queue started, so he left the game window open. It wasn’t something he had to hide, so Chae Yoo-jeong nodded his head earnestly. “Since when did you start playing this?” “4 months ago.” “Four months ago? Four months later, you’ve reached Diamond Tier 1? Wow, your solo queue win rate is over 70%, right?” If you were Diamond Tier 1, you could advance to Master Tier by winning a few more games. Above all, being able to reach that high of a tier in just 4 months while maintaining a 70%-win rate was a truly genius talent. ‘He was hooked with Hero after seeing the competition at the Busan Game Show!’ Yoo Gyeong-seok, who had been a gaming otaku since birth and also worked as a professional player, misunderstood that Chae Yoo-jeong was into gaming like he was. “Yoo-jeong, would you like to take a test to join our team? If you practice for about a year, you can become a talented player.” “Not interested.” “No! Why aren’t you interested? Are you afraid you’ll lose? Have confidence!” “I said I’m not interested.” “It would really be okay if you came back to the dorm instead of staying at home alone, right? I’ll contact the director right away and set up a test date, so just give it a try, okay?” “…….” Chae Yoo-jeong frowned, annoyed by Yoo Gyeong-seok who didn’t even pretend to listen to him. He was about to refuse again, but before he could, Yoo Kyung-seok persuaded him with an excited look. “If you become a professional gamer, you will have many friends with similar interests. A lot of Hero players love it when they meet a professional player while playing solo queue. You can play the game to your heart’s content without worrying about what’s going on around you.” Yoo Gyeong-seok recited a series of stories that could be tempting to Chae Yoo-jeong, who was much younger than him. And among them, what caught Chae Yoo-jeong’s heart was none other than the part that said, ‘Players like professional players.’ “Really?” “Unn?” “Will they really like me? Of normal players... meet professional players?” Yoo Gyeong-seok, who was momentarily taken aback by Chae Yoo-jeong’s question with twinkling eyes, nodded his head willingly. “Of course. I know because I tried it. Even the enemy team said they were fans in the entire chat.” “...I’ll just do a test.” “Really? What’s going on? You really won’t change your mind? I’ll contact the director now and set up a schedule.” Yoo Gyeong-seok took out his cell phone with excitement. Chae Yoo-jeong, who was watching Yoo Gyeong-seok talking on the phone with the director, thought of Yoo Ji-han out of habit. Upon the recommendation of Yoo Gyeong-seok, Yoo-jeong took a test to join the LVS team and, of course, passed. First, a plan was made to train as a trainee for a year and debut at the spring competition in March of next year. Chae Yoo-jeong, who moved out of his apartment and lived in a dormitory, began to learn the game more systematically among managers, coaches, and professional players. He had already reached the end of Master and was about to be promoted to Challenger. In the fall of his 19th year, Chae Yoo-jeong, who had finished practicing for scrimmages as usual and was queuing up the early morning solo queue, noticed that the enemy team’s Jungler username was remarkably familiar. Unknowingly, Chae Yoo-jeong took a deep breath and covered his mouth with his hand, glaring at the loading window. No matter how many times he rubbed his eyes and checked, his opponent Jungler’s username did not change. “Oh, the other team has ‘I’m Sleepy’?” At that moment, the team’s mid laner Seo Tae-young, who was passing behind Chae Yoo-jeong, looked at Chae Yoo-jeong’s screen and pretended not to notice. Chae Yoo-jeong, who had been staring blankly at the monitor, finally came to his senses after hearing those words. “You know him? I’m sleepy... this guy?” “Ji-han? He’s really close to me. He’s grown a lot. Previously, I also met Ji-han in the solo queue. Does a really excellent job as a jungler.” Chae Yoo-jeong became irritated for no reason at the explanation that Seo Tae-young gave as if he was bragging. Seo Tae-young confidently called Yoo Ji-han ‘Ji-han’ and proudly said that he was close to him, which was extremely annoying. He knows very well that Yoo Ji-han is good at being a Jungler! However, there was no way that Chae Yoo-jeong, who had no relationship with Yoo Ji-han, could tell Seo Tae-young such feelings. He pursed his lips in exasperation and focused his mind on the monitor where the game started. This is the game he played when he first met Yoo Ji-han. He will concentrate unconditionally and remember everything from one to ten. Chae Yoo-jeong even turned on his screen recording program just in case. HM: And this is where CYJ’s strange obsession started….. GX: The seeds of obsession that were sown, finally grew. Oh how they have bloomed. --- Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor: Meimei, Ghostx Support on Kofi: Chapter 99,100 Chapter 101,102, 103, 104 HM: I feel a bit sad for YC. GX: 4 years of dreaming, and hoping. Yet the person who he dreams of doesn’t remember him. We made a Discord Server ! please join us!