"Hmm, well... I guess I'm just focused on the monsters coming down one by one, so I can't think of anything right now..." Jeon Min-su, who was thinking deeply as if recalling his memories, made a suggestion. "If you have enough time to stay in Hoeryong, would you like to come to the office tomorrow and personally check the status of gate occurrences and the data on the appearance of monsters?" "Is that okay even though there is no official document?" "You are a government official hunter at the headquarters, so that much is possible. If Hunter Hyeon can help us find a clue, we would be grateful as well." It was getting quite late, so he decided to meet again tomorrow and parted ways with Jeon Min-su before returning to his lodgings. 'It would be faster to just throw a straight ball at Gong Tae-seong!’ In the small room of a business hotel, Hyeon Gyu-ha thought seriously. He wasn’t the kind of person who would confess easily if asked verbally, so if I kidnapped and tortured them....... his train of thought stretched to that point before he stopped, thinking of Min Geut-nyeo. Although she spoke coldly, it seemed that Min Geut-nyeo still had feelings for her ex-husband. If the whole trip to Hoeryeong was a waste of time and Gong Tae-seong really had a romantic interest in In Yoo-shin....... Hyeon Gyu-ha took a deep breath and made a hasty phone call. - Gyu-ha- ssi ! When he heard the voice coming from the phone, his heartbeat, which had been pounding unsteadily, barely calmed down. Hyeon Gyu-ha opened his mouth in a calm voice so that his shaking would not be revealed to In Yoo-shin. "I'm definitely older than you by 6 years, right?" - Yes? Of course. "I guess I should have been born 10 years earlier." - I think Gyu-ha will be the same as he is now when he turns 38. “What do you mean?” - It means you live young, in a good way. "That sounds like you're saying I'm not acting my age." In Yoo-shin didn't answer those words and just laughed them off. Hyeon Gyu-ha also leaned his head on the pillow with a faint smile on his lips that he couldn't see. I miss you. "Can I change it to a video call?" - Ah, then I'll just wash my face and call back in 10 minutes. I had seen his face several times after waking up from sleep, so I wondered if there was anything I needed to prepare separately,  but Hyeon Gyu-ha faithfully waited for 10 minutes. A bell rang. It was the trot bell sound reserved exclusively for In Yoo-shin. The only person who could make even that boring trot song fun. What appeared on the phone screen was not a face that had become dry after being washed. It was a stuffed doll with an unrealistically large head and eyes, short arms and legs, and an overly cute look, like 8- se . “……” - When I got off work, Gyu-Gyu's new clothes had arrived, so I changed them into them. They're store-bought, but they're similar to Gyu-ha- ssi 's jacket, right? I bought them before I learned how to make clothes from Gyu-ha- ssi , but they fit perfectly. “……” - They also sell doll walkers. The black one was sold out, but I got it secondhand. Hyeon Gyu-ha was at a loss for what to say when he saw his stuffed doll, who he had always treated with respect, being held preciously in In Yoo-shin’s hands. “......That doll, are you really going to hug it and sleep soundly tonight?" - There's a small shelf next to the mattress where I put the night lamp. I'm going to put it there. To Hyeon Gyu-ha's ears, it was twisted to mean that a mere doll would sleep beside him. Yet, he himself had almost never slept with him outside of the gate. ".....Master, which one do you think is cuter, me or that doll?" - Gyu-ha- ssi , unlike Gyu-Gyu, you don't have a soft, squishy belly when you touch it. “……” - Gyu-ha- ssi ? "I...... I can't get any older, but I'll gain weight and somehow get rid of some belly fat, so just wait a little bit." - No, I'm kidding! "I'll show you my belly fat soon. Anyway, be sure to lock the door properly and don't open the door to peddlers or strangers, don't click on URLs when you get text messages on your phone, and don't follow bad guys who try to trick you into showing them their hamsters. Don't take any hamster food from people on the street and feed it to Henri Raymond Charles Françoise VI Noona. If you see something strange, try feeding it to the bastard first. I'm sure he'll be fine even if he eats poison." Hyeon Gyu-ha, who kept nagging until the end, searched for ways to gain weight. It seemed that the most effective way to gain weight in a short period of time was to eat dog food like a gangster. 'Can't I just eat hamster food?' On the other hand, hamster food was healthy in its own way, from mealworms to grains. Hyeon Gyu-ha smiled bitterly as he imagined himself fat like a chubby doll with chubby arms and legs and a body that seemed ready to roll around. 10 years later. The voice that he had said without thinking felt like it was stuck to my ear like glue. Hyeon Gyu-ha tried mumbling the word again in his mouth. 10 years later. I would be 38 years old in 10 years. Will I be able to stay by his side until then? From the moment I understood my father's voice echoing in my mind, I had given up on the future, but being with him made me feel even more unfamiliar with the sight of myself unconsciously imagining the future. 12. “Squeak!” "That's right! That's it!" “Squeeeak” With a brave cry of unknown meaning, 8- se  spread his limbs wide and jumped down from the high platform. With the flaps spread between his legs, 8- se  glided through the air like a glider. It landed safely in the palm of In Yoo-shin's hand. [Name: Henri Raymond Charles Françoise VIII] [Current status: Joyful. Stable. Excited.] "Squeak! Squeak!" "Good job!" In Yoo-shin was also excited. The researchers watching from the side clapped their hands in admiration. 8- se  was proudly dancing on his palms. While learning the training methods of the tamer at the research center, he occasionally looked into how far 8- se  could transform. He experimented by showing 8- se  visual materials such as flying squirrels and flying squirrels, and succeeded in forming a wing membrane. He didn't know how he could use this, though. At that moment, a video call came to Hyeon Gyu-ha. "Gyu-ha- ssi ! 8- se  has flown!" - yes? "Like a flying squirrel! I'll show you when I get back from Hoeryong later! Are you coming tonight?" - Ah, are you at the research center now? "Since I’m off-duty, I don't have anything to do at home, so I'm just training 8- se ." - Hmm, I guess you didn't come out with that today. “That?” - That, that......... "You mean Gyu-Gyu?" - Yes. The one with that shameful name. I don't understand why someone who thinks the name Henri Raymond Charles Françoise is cool is embarrassed to even mention it.  In Yoo-shin just laughed senselessly. - Don't wait for me, I might be a little late or I might come back early tomorrow morning. "Do you have a lot of work left to do in Hoeryong?" Something went wrong after Gong Taeseong stopped by Hoeryeong, but I'm not sure of the exact connection. Honestly, it feels like I might be barking up the wrong tree. "Don't push yourself too hard." There isn't that much for me to be overworked. Hyeon Gyu-ha smiled faintly beyond the screen. The scenery behind him seemed to be an office somewhere. And after another parade of nagging, he hung up the phone. I wish you would come back soon. It was encouraging that there was some progress with 8-se while he was away, but it was still disappointing. 'I wish I had some other abilities, though. Taming that has no use other than raising hamsters. And it can be understood that it is tied to one of Hyeon Gyu-ha's hidden traits, ̵¡©±Ï, which is a set, 1°03¼Îð. I'm following his advice not to tell anyone, but I hope I can find something useful in 1°0310 later. If we can advance little by little like that, we can gain the strength to not waste the ring that holds such precious meaning to Hyeon Gyu-ha. The sound of the phone suddenly ringing interrupted his thoughts. After checking the caller, Inyushin cleared his throat and answered it with a lively expression. "Hyung-nim! It's Yoo-shin!" - Hey, Yoo-shin. If nothing comes up after work today, can you stop by the workshop? “Today?” - The Orichalcos I ordered arrived earlier than scheduled. You don't have to come today, but I can start working on it right away once your mana pattern is injected. In Yoo-shin thought about it quietly. Originally, the day I was supposed to go with Hyeon Gyu-ha to inject the mana pattern was next week, but it seemed good since my work was done early. I wasn’t a child, so it wouldn’t be difficult for me to go alone. Is there anything special? ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: If you wanna become a translator, editor or proofreader, please use the discord link given below and follow the instructions in the recruit channel. We made a discord server! please join us!

“Yes?" “A guy who would lose his mind and body if left alone wouldn’t go on a vacation and travel by himself, right?” “……” Could it be that he was already being treated as a person with intellectual disabilities by those around him…… In Yoo-shin smiled awkwardly. “Hey, what are you talking about? Gyu-ha- ssi  isn’t even a kid, hahaha.” “He’s worse than a child. A child cries until he gets tired on his own, but that guy doesn’t get tired; he’s the kind of guy who destroys Seoul and leaves behind more.” “……” Again, I couldn't bring myself to deny it. But the fact that he himself admitted to being incompetent...… Ah, no,  In Yoo-shin worked hard to clear up the misunderstanding. “I didn’t go on a trip, but I just took a vacation to find out something.” "Where?" “Hoeryong. It’s too far away, so he said he would just go and come back by himself.” “Well, if it’s Hoeryeong....... I guess that makes sense.” Not only Choi Jin-hyeok, but also the people in the office who were listening with their ears pricked up nodded in agreement. Even though it is an era where you can get from Busan to Cheongjin in 6 or 7 hours by KTX, it is definitely a long way to Hoeryong. It may be an enjoyable distance to travel, but it is not. 'I wonder if Gyu-ha- ssi  is doing well in Hoeryong?' 'I really can't find a single one.' Hyeon Gyu-ha, who had a late lunch at a convenience store in front of the station, rode the bike he took out of the inventory and toured Hoeryeong, but to no avail. I had come here without any clear goal or idea of ​​what I was looking for, just listening to Min-geut-nyeo's words. It was something I had expected to some extent, but when I actually came here, it was like looking for a single fish in a vast ocean. There is no direct KTX line from Seoul to Hoeryong, so he had to transfer at Cheongjin Station. He was originally going to take a plane, but he changed to the train because In Yoo-shin said he would see me off. He couldn't tell him to come to Incheon Airport early in the morning. Anyway, it was a long way. I'm glad I didn't bring In Yoo-shin. It's not so bad that it's less hot than Seoul. ‘I miss you……………….’ Hyeon Gyu-ha pointed to the coordinates of the 'Eye of Munin'. The twinkling dot stopped at one spot.  He is in the office. The menu at the cafeteria today was In Yoo-shin's favorite pork rice bowl. Did he eat well? I didn't really call you every hour because it would interrupt your work. Instead, I texted you every hour. It's time to text. [Isn't it hard to work?] After tapping his phone and typing a text, he thought about it for a bit and attached a photo of the surrounding scenery, including the Hoeryeongcheon Stream and Nonji . I am taking a lot of photos because I think In Yoo-shin would enjoy seeing unfamiliar scenery. [I’m walking now] As he was writing that text, he suddenly heard a scream. When he looked up, he saw an old man being chased by two monsters on the path between the fields leading to the mountain. 'It's not like they escaped from some nearby research lab or something, but there are only two monsters?' It was strange, but he floated into the air and flew. It would be difficult to escape from the monsters with the old man's pace. At the same time, the eyes of the old man, who was running away in a panic, at the sudden appearance of the hunter from the sky grew wide. “Kkieek!” The monsters with twisted necks fell down with a loud thud. He was going to just leave them alone, but they seemed like they would roll into the rice fields where green rice was growing, so he used Psycokinetics to pick them up. “Oh my gosh.” Only then did the old man groan and collapse to the ground. He glanced at him and he didn't seem to be hurt. I guess I didn't have to worry about him anymore. Since he couldn't keep carrying the monsters, he was searching the map for a nearby guild. The old man, who had caught his breath, shouted as if he was going to grab his hand. “Asseumtaenikuma (thank you)!” “……?” The moment Hyeon Gyu-ha saw it, he thought he had crossed the Tuman River and gone to northern China. What is this? Could it be an insult? But when I saw the old man’s smiling face, it seemed like he had not been cursed at after saving him. The old man changed his words slightly, a look he had no idea about. “Thank you, little one.” “Grapai (Grandpa)!” At that moment, a man came running out of nowhere from where Hyeon Gyu-ha had just approached. Judging from the axe he was holding in his hand, he looked like a hunter. The hunter’s eyes widened at the sight of the monster, and he helped up the old man who had collapsed on the ground. “Grapai. Are you ignoring me?” “Zzugwai chaita (It’s okay now). I went to see the Gotolbamnaengi, but a monster from the mountain village of Bulsel chased me.” “Did you do that again?” “All three of those hunters, their necks were snapped out instantly, and they died. Min-su- ya , tell them I’m sorry.” “Old man.” 'What are you talking about?' He was already speaking fast and had a strong accent in the Hamgyeong dialect. Even though Seoul native Hyeon Gyu-ha couldn’t understand half of the conversation, the man exchanged a few words with the old man and nodded to him after understanding the situation. "You seem to be a tourist, but thank you for saving me. Isn't it hard to understand the elder’s dialect? Haha. Since this area has been isolated since ancient times, the elders speak in a lot of dialect." “Oh, well.” “So what did Grandpa say?” "So what my grandfather said was that he went to see the acorn trees, and suddenly a monster chased him down the mountainside. After that, he said that the old man over there broke his neck in one fight and killed him. He also asked me to show you gratitude." The man's speech was standard, although it had a strong Hamgyeong-do accent. At any rate, it was good that I could get information. Hyeon Gyu-ha got straight to the point. “Are you a guild member?” “Oh, that’s not it. I’m a public servant hunter.” “Anyway, take the monsters.” “Yes? I appreciate you giving me the body, but you’re not even taking the crystal stone?” “No problem. But I have a few questions to ask you.” “You saved my grandfather, so of course I should answer! But before that, just wait a minute. I’ll just call the people who can take grandfather with them.” The man made a call on his cell phone, and within a few minutes, a middle-aged man who appeared to be the old man's son came to pick him up. The old man and his son repeatedly thanked Hyeon Gyu-ha and walked back down the path. “Oh, sorry for the late introduction. I am Jeon Min-su, a public servant hunter from Hoeryong City.” “I’m Hyeon Gyu-ha.” Jeon Min-su's eyes widened. "I was just wondering, is that Hunter Hyun Gyu-ha? Why isn't there a single drop of blood on the monster’s body?" Jeon Min-su, who had witnessed the famous hunter, was very excited and searched through his belongings in a hurry. He had not brought his notebook, so he asked for an autograph on his shirt and smiled from ear to ear. “I’ve lived in this countryside for a long time, so I’ve gotten to meet people like you, Hunter. Feel free to ask me anything!” “Did those monsters come out of the gate? There wasn’t a single drop of blood on them.” There were only two of them, so it couldn't have been a dungeon break. The monsters that chased the hunters from the continuous gate or jumped out after being chased would have left traces of battle. However, those beasts were clean. It was as if they had just been created from crystal stones. Jeon Min-su scratched the back of his head. “It’s not a gate, but sometimes one or two monsters come down from the mountains. They’re not that strong, so there haven’t been any deaths so far, but I think that’s why the people up there don’t think it’s a big deal. I asked them to investigate, but they only confirmed that there’s no gate in the mountains and that’s the end of it.” The monsters, who do not have the ability to reproduce, do not reproduce. Therefore, the upper class concluded that the monsters that came out of the nearby sudden gate were hiding in the mountains and coming down one or two at a time, Jeon Min-su explained. “There are mountains everywhere you look in Hoeryong, so there’s a high possibility that monsters are hiding there. However, it’s not a one-time thing, but rather, monsters keep appearing, so I feel uneasy.” “Since when did the monsters come out?” Since it was a problem that had been bothering him for a long time, Jeon Min-su gave him the exact date. “The first day the monster came down from the mountain was March 19th of the year before last.” Hyeon Gyu-ha's eyebrows twitched slightly. It was close to the date when Gong Tae-seong stopped by Hoeryeong. Jeon Min-su willingly guided him through the mountain where monsters were said to appear. He looked around the mountain while being guided, but there was nothing particularly unusual about it. To be sure, I would have to measure the mana flow in this area in detail, but I don’t know if it’s possible. Even if it’s the Department of Ability that gives special treatment to me, it would be difficult to mobilize measuring devices without clear evidence. In the first place, it was difficult to be certain whether there was a connection between Gong Tae-seong's interest in In Yoo-shin and the occasional appearance of demons in Hoeryong. Also, the reason why In Yoo-shin was able to see messages related to Gong Tae-seong. “Have there been any other abnormalities since the year before last?” ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: If you wanna become a translator, editor or proofreader, please use the discord link given below and follow the instructions in the recruit channel. We made a discord server! please join us!

"......Could it be. Me?" "The name is Gyu-Gyu." “……” "Oh, and I also ordered a hamster doll named Gyu-ha!" “……” Hyeon Gyu-ha, who had been silent, groaned heavily and rubbed his forehead. "So, you're saying that Master will hug the doll, go to work with it, sit at the table with it, sleep with it, and take baths with it?" "......Uh. I didn't think about it that specifically, but wouldn't it be similar if there were a doll in a small house?" "I see.” Because Hyeon Gyu-ha was looking up at the sky and sighing deeply, the short In Yoo-shin couldn't hear the curse he was muttering under his breath, "Fuck. Not enough with a rat, now a doll." "Anyway, I'll be waiting for you, thinking of the doll as Gyu-ha- ssi …… Whagh!" In Yoo-shin, who was still slacking off on exercising, almost tripped on a small rock and fell. If Hyeon Gyu-ha hadn't been by my side, I would have fallen down right away. Hyeon Gyu-ha, who had been supporting him reflexively, paused for a moment and then let go with a determined expression as if he was going to cut off his wrist. In Yoo-shin stared at him blankly and then lightly pressed his shoulder against his. Hyeon Gyu-ha flinched and took a half step back. When he approached him again, he took another half step back. It was a reflexive reaction, so it was somewhat amusing. Although he would get startled when I came into close contact with him, he never retreated further than the distance I approached him. "Can't you just tell me what's bothering you right now?" "I'm afraid I'll get dumped by my Master again." "I doubt that will happen…… Well, even if something like that were to happen, if Gyu-ha- ssi  tries to seduce me with his face again, I'll fall for it right away." “......I wonder.” Hyeon Gyu-ha suddenly took out his cell phone. Then he quickly started searching for something. “What are you doing?” "I'm planning to make a reservation at an aesthetic salon. I think I need to take care of my looks first before confessing. Would you like to come with me, Master? Since it's a members-only shop, I'm sure you will keep the secret that you’re my boyfriend, Master." After imagining himself lying next to Hyeon Gyu-ha and receiving skin care, In Yoo-shin quickly shook his head. He felt like his face and skin would be compared right away. "I'll skip a day of exercise every time I go." “I’m going.” Hyeon Gyu-ha, who succeeded in seducing In Yoo-shin, started a new strategy to increase his favorability and win his favor: a date. Not going out together while working outside like now, but a real date. Of course, since they had to be apart for 1 night and 2 days, In Yoo-shin had to recharge as well. If I had a good time with In Yoo-shin today and felt a little more confident, maybe I could cautiously confess my anxiety to him. "I can just get off work like this, so let's have dinner first and go on a real date. I......." He was just about to say that he had made a reservation at the hotel restaurant, but In Yoo-shin interrupted, smiling happily. "There was something I wanted to learn from you, Gyu-ha- ssi !" "What? Was there something I could teach you, Yoo-shin- ssi ?" It was the first time that In Yoo-shin had told him that she wanted to learn something from him. As his heart fluttered, the corners of Hyeon Gyu-ha’s mouth also went up in a smile. Whatever it was, he was very happy that In Yoo-shin needed him. It was a joy that satisfied his heart much more than a fancy full course meal at a hotel restaurant. "Gyu-ha- ssi  is good at sewing, right? Did you make the embroidered patches on your clothes yourself?" “That’s right.” “Then teach me how to sew.” "Why the sewing all of a sudden? If there's anything that needs to be repaired, I'll do it." "I'm going to make Gyu-Gyu's clothes." “……” In Yoo-shin, who did not notice Hyeon Gyu-ha's sudden silence, continued talking excitedly. "I looked it up earlier and it seems that doll clothes are secretly expensive. But it's not just any other doll, it's Gyu-ha- ssi 's doll. I can't just make it wear a dress." “……” Hyeon Gyu-ha silently raised his face. Then, after muttering a few swear words toward his doll, who seemed to be cuter than him, he returned to smiling brightly and made eye contact with In Yoo-shin. "Did you look at the designs and videos on the internet?" "Yes! I looked and there were a lot." "Well, if I just take a look, I think I can make it too." In Yoo-shin's eyes sparkled brightly. As expected, Hyeon Gyu-ha was a person who could do anything. Except for driving. "First, let's go to Dongdaemun to buy some fabric." "I heard there's a place that sells scrap fabric. I hope to find fabric similar to the t-shirts that Gyu-ha- ssi  usually wears." "You have to dress the doll in similar clothes to Yoo-shin- ssi  to create a couple look." Anyway, it was a fun date. *** In Yoo-shin yawned slightly. Yesterday, he had been sewing while dating Hyeon Gyu-ha until late at night, and fell asleep. He felt a little sleepy when she came out to the train station to see him off early in the morning. Hyeon Gyu-ha tried to wipe the area under his sleepy eyes. He was stopped and his hand was grabbed instead. In Yoo-shin held his hand tightly for no reason. Hyeon Gyu-ha, whose hand was grabbed, added a pleasant smile. "I told you, you don't have to come see me off." "But you are going on a long journey.” "The one I'm worried about is Yoo-shin- ssi . You have to be careful even when I'm not around. When crossing a crosswalk, don't cross right away even when the light turns green. Look for a few seconds to make sure there are no cars turning right, and then raise one hand to cross. When riding an escalator, hold on to the handrail. Don't lean your back against the elevator doors, and be careful not to fall onto the tracks at the subway station. Since this is the season when you have to be especially careful about food poisoning, if your food smells even a little strange, just throw it away. It might be a hassle to exercise, but at least go for a walk after eating. At the office, get up from your desk every hour and do some light stretching. Above all, never pick up a cute hamster just because it's tempting." I woke up after hearing the endless nagging. If others heard me, they would think I was gone for two years, not two days. "I'm not 2, I'm 22." "That's right. I'm not even 32 years old." "Even when Gyu-ha- ssi  wasn't around, I lived alone and did well. Well." It was a joke, but it was true to some extent. I couldn't rely on him like a child forever. It was too much to rely on him until now. In Yoo-shin had to be okay on his own, and that's how he lived until now. Hyeon Gyu-ha smiled, narrowing his eyes. "I think that even if Yoo-shin- ssi  were to drift to a deserted island, he would live well without crying and would build a house on his own." "Since I don't know how to build a house, why don't I just go live in a cave?" He responded with a joke, but Hyeon Gyu-ha started nagging him again, saying that he should be more careful because the cave is likely to be a hiding place for wild animals. I don't know if I'll ever end up stranded on a deserted island. “Squeak!” 8- se , who had been sticking his face out of the pouch, shouted as if to reassure him. "I feel more uneasy when I see this guy....... If you feel like your Master is going to stumble and fall, throw yourself at him and become a mat. Got it, Meat Shield?" "Squeak!" Soon, an announcement was made on the platform that a train was arriving. Hyeon Gyu-ha squeezed In Yoo-shin's hand tightly and then let go. "Okay, I'll be back. I'll call you every hour." "Uh, um. Okay! If I can't answer the phone, I'll send you a text message right away." In Yoo-shin waved his hand without realizing that the call time, which was initially three hours apart, had been reduced to one hour. The train soon departed, and his figure, which had been briefly visible through the window, also disappeared. In Yoo-shin touched the hand that Hyeon Gyu-ha had tightly held. Just a moment ago, I thought that I should be okay on my own, but I soon felt empty. I wished that two days would pass quickly and that I would come back. In Yoo-shin came out of the crowded platform to catch the next train. It was a commute that Hyeon Gyu-ha wouldn't give him. He had to get down to the subway station on time. The subway ride during rush hour, which I had taken for the first time in a long time, was the worst. On top of that, I was swept up in the crowd and got on the wrong subway because I was in a hurry. It was a miracle that I wasn't late. In Yoo-shin, who had barely made it to the office and was lying down with his body tired from the morning, noticed the unfamiliar gazes around him a little late. For some reason, people were glancing at me. “What’s wrong with you?” As he was looking around to see if he had worn his t-shirt backwards, Choi Jin-hyeok, who was fiddling with 8- se  on his palm, blurted out something meaningful. "Have you finally broken up with Hyeon Gyu-ha?" ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: If you wanna become a translator, editor or proofreader, please use the discord link given below and follow the instructions in the recruit channel. We made a discord server! please join us!

It was a stuffed doll that looked to be about 20 centimeters tall. It had a boyish, innocent smile, brown hair, and orange eyes. It was certain. "Is this Gyu-ha- ssi 's doll?!" “This was made by Hunter- nim  fans, but it reminds me of Yoo-shin- ssi . Is this...... okay?” “Of course it’s okay!” Fans say that it is a product made with devotion, but to In Yoo-shin, it is not an object of devotion, but a lover. Contrary to Kim Ji-yeon's worries that he might be upset, In Yoo-shin could not take his eyes off the doll. Kim Ji-yeon smiled faintly. “When I placed the order, they weren't making doll clothes, but it just so happened there was a hamster pajama set on the market, so I bought it separately and put it on. You know, that one time the Hunter wore hamster pajamas?” “He’s so cute! Gyu-ha- ssi  is tall and has broad shoulders, but I didn’t know hamster pajamas would suit him so well.” “Right. You were really cute back then.” “The hamster’s ears and tail also waggled.” "Wow, really? I miss you……………….” In Yoo-shin, who was caressing the head of the soft stuffed doll and gently pressing its plump body filled with stuffing, came to his senses belatedly. “But since it’s not mass-produced and is made to order, isn’t it incredibly expensive? Can I accept it……………….” “Because there are many applicants, the unit price of the tool has dropped significantly, making it cheaper. If it weren’t for Yoo-shin- ssi , I would never have imagined that I would be working as an assistant to Hunter-nim. I thought about quitting several times a day because I was so stressed out at the Department of Public Welfare, but I never thought I would feel rewarded by working again.” Kim Ji-yeon smiled awkwardly as she said that the work she did with the Hunter Affairs Department suited her aptitude. In Yoo-shin also gratefully accepted her favor. Kim Ji-yeon started by explaining how to store and wash stuffed animals, and recommended places to buy clothes and accessories that can be purchased at 1,000 won shops. In Yoo-shin, who was diligently taking notes on his phone, suddenly became curious and asked. "Does this guy have a name or something?" Kim Ji-yeon's voice, which had been explaining passionately, became hesitant and became smaller. "………………It’s Gyu.” "yes?" “The Gyu-Gyu doll, when it was part of the group order, well.......” “Gyu-Gyu? Ah, it was Gyu-ha’s Gyu!” In Yoo-shin looked at the doll again, not noticing that Kim Ji-yeon was very embarrassed at being called by a nickname with a fan's feelings by an ordinary person who knew nothing about this world. Even the name was really cute. “That’s right. Sir, when you were hospitalized, Gyu-ha peeled an apple for me.” Kim Ji-yeon couldn't hold back her laughter after seeing the photos and videos of Hyeon Gyu-ha delicately cutting apples, and covered her face. Even though she was in a meeting, she got Hyeon Gyu-ha's permission to share the photos and videos, and her expression became like she had everything in the world. From then until he got off work, it was his free time, so In Yoo-shin searched the Internet diligently and opened his eyes to a new area. 'Byu Gyu-ha? What kind of doll tool is this? Ah! It must be a hamster!' Hyeon Gyu-ha = cute. Hamster = cute. Hyeon Gyu-ha + hamster = ……! There was no need to think any further. The moment he saw the mischievous smile of the Hyeon Gyu-ha cotton doll with pointed hamster ears, In Yoo-shin's fingers automatically began filling out the tool application form. He signed up for Twitter for the first time in his life, and he also got some unofficial goods that were still available for application. He also learned what a photo card was. He also bought things like Hyeon Gyu-ha's hunter ID, business card, and civil servant ID made by fans from a second-hand trading site. He could have just asked Hyeon Gyu-ha to show him those, but he ended up buying them instinctively the moment he saw them on the product list. “Yoo-shin-ssi, it’s time for our date.” When Hyeon Gyu-ha, who had just finished the meeting, suddenly came to pick him up, saying he had an outside business trip scheduled, he was shopping for clothes to wear on his stuffed doll. “Where are you on a business trip? I didn’t hear any news of an accident in the dungeon.” "It wasn't an accident, but it seems like a fight broke out in the dungeon. They said it would be difficult for the guild leaders to mediate since they are on-site public servants. Just finish your external work and go home right away." While he was absentmindedly looking at the goods, it was already close to the time to leave work. In Yoo-shin left the office, holding the bag containing the doll in his arms. The gate of the dungeon where the problem occurred was created in the middle of Mt. Dobong. He climbed the mountain huffing, alongside Hyeon Gyu-ha’s encouragement. There were quite a few merchants who had set up stalls in the middle of the mountain. After passing through the official who managed the entrance to the gate, a rather chilly wind hit In Yoo-shin. Hyeon Gyu-ha quickly took out a cardigan from the inventory and gave it to him. [Time left until dungeon reset: 31 hours, 57 minutes, 06 seconds] "The walls look like they're in the style of old Northeast Asia, but do you know what kind of dungeon it is?" “………………It’s said to be the Hoeryong area.” “If it’s Hoeryeong………………. Ah, there it is. The Balhae prince.” One of the good things about moving to the Hunter Affairs Department was that I could view information on the currently active gates.  In Yoo-shin looked around with a curious expression. The inside of the dungeon was a wall during the war. In the history that In Yoo-shin learned, Prince Daegwanghyeon of Balhae led tens of thousands of refugees to surrender to Goryeo after the fall of Balhae, but the background of this dungeon was different. Daegwanghyeon formed the largest force in the Balhae revival movement and founded Later Balhae, which included the Hoeryeong area as its territory. Later Balhae is believed to have formed an alliance with Goryeo and recaptured the capital of Balhae, Sanggyeong Yongcheonbu. It is unknown what happened after that. “Hmm, of all places, it had to be Hoeryeong.” Hyeon Gyu-ha rubbed his chin and muttered quietly. “Why Hoeryong?” "I'll tell you later. First, let's go break up the fight." They passed the large and small forward bases set up near the entrance and went over the walls. It must have been a while since the hunters had swept through, as laborers were busy dismembering the corpses of the monsters and gathering resources. It was immediately obvious where the conflict had broken out. Hunters were gathered in the barracks outside the walls, muttering and murmurs. Two guild leaders who looked ready to grab them by the collars at any moment. “Okay, okay. Calm down……………….” “Do I look okay right now? This motherfucker’s not stealing once or twice!” "Who did the stealing?" “Okay, so calm down……………Team Leader Hyeon!” The public servant hunter was sweating profusely as he tried to stop the guild leaders who seemed ready to draw their weapons at any moment, and then he looked like he was about to cry when he saw Hyeon Gyu-ha. The voices of those who had been arguing became slightly lower. From what I've heard, the two guild leaders have been rivals since their school days, clashing over every little thing. That relationship has continued to this day, when they each lead their own guilds. The reason they fought was often over hunting grounds in dungeons, but the reason it got so bad that it even got to Hyeon Gyu-ha is probably because of their long-standing relationship as bad rivals. Hyeon Gyu-ha easily solved an old problem. “You both have a lot on your mind, and talking about it won’t solve anything. I’ll set the stage for things, so don’t just shut up and fight.” “……?” "Instead, since I came all the way out here for this fieldwork, I'll need to be compensated. The winner will face me again." “…….” The two guild leaders, who had been silent for a moment, smiled brightly and shook hands as if they had made a promise. They put their arms around each other's shoulders and waved hands until Hyeon Gyu-ha and In Yoo-shin left. It was over so quickly that the field work was completely worthless. Still, the hunters fighting inside the dungeon were relieved because they didn’t think there would be any rumors about Hyeon Gyu-ha cutting off his leg. Coming down the mountain path, Hyeon Gyu-ha continued the conversation he had left off in the dungeon. “I’m planning to take a day off and a vacation to Hoeryong for one night. I was debating whether or not to go, but I happened to visit a dungeon with Hoeryong as the background. In times like this, I think it’s better to just go with the flow.” In Yoo-shin nodded his head. “I don’t have any plans, so it doesn’t matter when I go.” “I’ll go alone this time. The road is long and rough, and I don’t want to make things difficult for Yoo-shin- ssi .” In Yoo-shin was as surprised as when he opened the curtains and found Hyun Gyu-ha outside the window. “Alone? Gyu-ha- ssi  going alone? Gyu-ha- ssi, who can’t even go to the dungeon alone, went all the way to Hoeryeong? And it took two days?” “………………Listening to all this, it sounds like if Yoo-shin- ssi  isn't around, I become completely incompetent.” “Ah. That wasn’t my intention.” “It’s a fact.” Hyeon Gyu-ha let out a deep sigh. “Thank goodness I can continue to look at Yoo-shin- ssi ’s footsteps with ‘Munin’s Eyes’.” “I have something similar.” It was just the right timing.  In Yoo-shin took out Hyeon Gyu-ha's stuffed doll from his bag. “I got this as a gift from the chief. Isn’t it really cute?” Hyeon Gyu-ha, who was suddenly wondering what kind of doll it was, was staring blankly at the stuffed doll, and soon his expression changed to one as if he had witnessed a strangely shaped evil spirit that was unique to the world. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: HM: not HGH being jealous of his doll. If you wanna become a translator, editor or proofreader, please use the discord link given below and follow the instructions in the recruit channel. We made a discord server! please join us!

CH 12 The post of Yoo Ji-han and Chae Yoo-jeong kissing passionately went viral, to the point that it drew attention from Chae Yoo-jeong’s stepfather. His secretary had been tasked with gathering real-time information about his son’s college life, which he was funding through tuition and living expenses deposited into his bank account.   A furious gaze fell upon the iPad in his trembling hands before he set it down on the table beside him.   “Take down all the articles related to him. Also, freeze his account and close it immediately.”   There were already internet articles featuring Chae Yoo-jeong, speculating about his career in streaming, modeling, and other ventures. Although none of them were negative, if reporters dug deeper into his background, it was possible they would link the incident back to his stepfather.   “Yes, sir.”   The secretary slipped out through the door immediately, eager to avoid provoking the chaebol’s anger for being too slow.   ‘That pathetic brat… He actually thinks the world revolves around him, as if fortune itself is showering him with blessings.’   The chaebol glanced down at his phone, debating whether to call his wife or not. His chair creaked as he swung it from side to side, resting his face against his right arm while idly tapping his cheek in thought.   He eventually picked up his phone after cooling his mind. With a clear mindset, he tapped at the phone to get to the page of his wife’s number and pressed the call button.   Brrrr. Brrrr. Brrrr…   The line connected, and the call was answered on the other end.   “Hello, Hubby~ How are you?”   A sweet, melodious, sing-song voice floated from the phone, with no knowledge of the storm of articles dragging her son’s name into the spotlight.   “I’m fine…”   He said, his tone clipped but controlled.   “I wanted to ask if you actually know where Chae Yoo-jeong is living.”   “Um… I’m not sure. I’ll call him to ask where he lives now. Why do you want to know?”   Her voice wavered with curiosity, but there was no trace of suspicion.   A faint smirk tugged at his lips, though his eyes remained cold.   “You might want to check the news outlets.”   The phone call had ended.   Chae Yoo-jeong’s mother stared at her phone for a moment before typing Chae Yoo-jeong’s name into the search bar. Instantly, headlines filled the screen on her phone, articles about her son and the viral kiss with another strikingly handsome young man, already being touted as his boyfriend.   It was a scandal spreading like wildfire across the internet. Yet the irony was bitter: Chae Yoo-jeong wasn’t even a celebrity, not in lifestyle nor profession.   Chae Yoo-jeong’s mother stared at the flood of articles, her face a mix of bewilderment and disgust at the images of her son kissing another man.   ‘This can’t be him… This can be actually true, isn’t this? Tell me it’s not him!’   Wrinkles creased her forehead as her eyes widened in terror. Her fingers clawed at the roots of her hair, frantic and restless.   ‘What am I going to do?’   Shaking slightly, she pulled out her phone and scrolled through her contacts. Her thumb hovered over a number before she tapped it, holding her breath as she waited for the call to connect. ***   Chae Yoo-jeong, who was on his way home alone after all his classes were done for the day until he heard his phone vibrating in his right pocket.   Brrr. Brrr.     The screen flashed. Mother.   A bead of sweat slid down his cheek as unease coiled in his stomach. Why was she calling him now?   ‘She made it perfectly clear that she would never call him unless it was absolutely necessary. How dare she go back on her own words……’ He ignored the call when it went silent for a moment. But, however, contrary to his deepest worries, the phone rang again. His mind felt like it was about to explode under the weight of pressure and stress. He sank onto a nearby bench, placing his bag across his thighs. Sweat dripped from his forehead, and he pressed a handkerchief to his brow before finally answering the call.   “Hey, where are you living?”   “…….”   Only silence answered her abrupt, sharp tone over the phone.   ‘I really don’t want to reply to her.’   “Why aren’t you answering?”   Her voice pressed him, leaving him with no choice but to speak softly, almost reluctantly.   “It’s Apartment No. 117, on Jasco Street Line.”   His palm beated himself on the head for being possessed by the commanding tone in her voice, that seemed to look down at him as well as wavered as if something was wrong.   “.......”   The call ended abruptly, without a single word of goodbye. Only a nauseous feeling was left in his throat. His body felt drained, as if a vampire had sucked every last drop of blood from him. His eyes went out of focus while his hands were trembling in front of him. The phone screen dimmed, then faded to black. In the reflection of its glass, he caught a glimpse of his sweat-drenched face as his head slumped forward.          It was only after taking a few deep breaths that his eye stabilized to normal.    ‘I guess she might try to visit me sooner or later, anyways.’   He brushed back his bangs backwards and looked upwards. Yoo Ji-han sees him just at that moment.   “Were you waiting for me?”   A sudden voice startled him. A smile slowly crept across Chae Yoo-jeong’s face, brushing aside what had happened just moments ago.   ‘Just seeing Yoo Ji-han’s face was enough to warm my heart.’ Thump, thump.   He placed a hand over his chest, where his heart began to beat rapidly, and smiled, closing his eyes briefly. Yoo Ji-han sat beside him on the bench and pulled him into a quiet hug. For a few minutes, they stayed like that, wordless, but steady. After a few minutes, they finally got up while grasping each other’s hands.    “What to eat for dinner……? I’m sick of bread.”   Yoo Ji-han spoke as they walked side by side, their steps falling into quiet sync.   “I’m surprised…”   He said with a small laugh.   “You used to like bread a lot, though.”   “Nope. When you get exposed to eating it a lot, you get sick of it easily.”   “I see… what should we make then?”   “Sushi!!”   Chae Yoo-jeong said excitedly.   “I thought you wanted Korean food.”   Yoo Ji-han side-eyed and shrugged.    “It’s fun for a change.”   Above them…only the moon outshone the stars, and silence stretched across the night, as if they were the only two people left in the world.   --- Credits: Writer: Hoshi Miya Co-writer: Miry MR: I don’t want to see Chae Yoo-jeong’s mother very soon.   We made a Discord Server ! please join us!

Ch 11   A month slipped by in a blur. Their days were filled with endless little tasks, like taking care of any extra-legal documents that needed to be submitted, helping Chae Yoo-jeong prepare for his upcoming interview, and juggling schedules that never seemed to align.   Time management became a constant battle, weighed down by the haze of jet lag and the slow struggle to adjust to the rhythm of a new time zone. Yet, as people always do, they have found ways to cope. Little by little, the unfamiliar no longer felt overwhelmed, and they began adapting to their new surroundings.   Eventually, it was time to begin classes at the German college they both attended. The opening ceremony felt long and boring, the speeches washing over them in a language they couldn’t yet fully grasp…but it was fine. It was, after all, just the beginning.   Since Chae Yoo-jeong was pursuing his bachelor’s degree in architecture and Yoo Ji-han his master’s degree in architecture, their daily routines rarely overlapped. Most of their classes were entirely different, with lectures, studios, and assignments scheduled at varying times.   As a result, encounters between them were few and far between. When they did cross paths, it was usually a fleeting moment in a quiet hallway….a brief exchange of glances, a hurried nod, always accompanied by a small, shy smile, before they disappeared again into the rhythm of their separate days.   However, they shared the same class, which is German Speaking Class, held on Wednesdays.   Just as Yoo Ji-han was about to walk over to Chae Yoo-jeong, he noticed him surrounded by a group of Korean students, clearly popular and drawing their attention.   “No way! You’re that popular streamer from Korea, right? My boyfriend talks about you all the time! I didn’t know you were here.”   One of them exclaimed with a big smile on her face.   “You were modeling for a perfume brand, weren’t you? You’re amazing!”   Another student added, his tone was full of admiration.   “I feel like I’ve seen you before!”   A group of students, men and women alike, crowded around, all intrigued by this Korean guy. Even some of the other international students turned their heads, curious to see who had drawn so much attention. Chae Yoo-jeong simply smiled and replied politely, letting the admiration wash over him without missing a beat.   “Let’s head back to our seats, shall we? We don’t want to make a commotion before class starts. We can talk afterward.”   Chae Yoo-jeong busied himself trying to calm the crowd around him. One of the girls asked,   “It’s a promise, right?”   ‘No way…’   Yoo Ji-han squinted his eyes.   Before Chae Yoo-jeong could reply, Yoo Ji-han kissed him boldly in front of everyone, grabbing him by the collar and pulling him closer, pressing their bodies together.   Between kisses, Yoo Ji-han glanced at the girl and smirked, as if making a point, before turning all his focus back to Chae Yoo-jeong, especially when he felt hands at his waist, squeezing lightly in response. A silence broke across the murmuring crowd. Everyone seemed to hold their breath, waiting to see if Chae Yoo-jeong would kiss back with the same intensity, captivated by Yoo Ji-han’s boldness and daringness.   Soon after, silence was filled with gasps, and cheers, while some started clapping and catcalling. Some even snapped a picture of them, although they didn’t consent to having their pictures taken.   Just then, the professor walked in, catching sight of the scene before the kiss had ended. He walked toward them, and he cleared his throat.   “Please stop the PDA. I’ve a class to teach, and it’s about to begin. Everyone, return to your seats, in this moment.”   The two, flustered by the loud voice, broke apart and quickly scrambled to their seats.   The teacher watched as the students returned to their places, disappointment written on their faces. He sighed.   ‘Kids nowadays…’   Then his gaze lingered on the lovebirds; he chuckled softly, gave them a brief nod, and turned away.   Reaching the podium, the professor arranged the files in his hands before beginning his lecture.   From his seat, Yoo Ji-han stole a side-glance at Chae Yoo-jeong and smirked. Chae Yoo-jeong, on the other hand, kept his eyes fixed on the professor, trying his hardest to focus without meeting Yoo Ji-han’s gaze.   A subtle thread of love seemed to tie them together, and those around them couldn’t help but feel a pang of envy.   *** “Should I post this in the community forum…….?”   A group of female friends who were having a cafe break, stood in line waiting for lattes and hamburgers. One of them scrolled through her phone, flipping through the photos she had taken earlier.   “Girl, maybe you should ask permission.”   “I think… they wouldn’t be doing that if they really minded being seen.”   Mumbling her words, the blonde student took a sip from her latte through the straw.   “Customer, here’s your plate of cinnamon buns.”   The worker placed the plate in front of the girl, who, distracted by the phone in her hands, stumbled into her seat. Her eyes widened, and she quickly clutched the edge of the couch to steady herself.   In the chaos of the stumble, the post with the picture had already gone live, the screen still glowing in her hands. She blinked rapidly, heart skipping a beat, and looked up at her friend sitting across from her on the brown leather couch.   “What?”   She whispered, a mix of panic and disbelief in her voice.   ‘Omg….no, no, no…I…’     Her short black hair slipped from behind her ears as her eyes widened in terror. She rested her chin on her hand, neck bent forward in dismay.   “I… accidentally posted the picture.”   The black-haired student admitted, her voice barely above a whisper.   A tense silence hung in the air for a few seconds, broke only when two of their friends returned with drinks in hand, oblivious to the unfolding drama.   “Well, what happened has happened. Just delete it. You shouldn’t post stuff without permission in the first place, dear.”   “You can’t really delete a post once it’s been published on the forum.”   The girl replied, panic flickering in her eyes.   The girl, who had made a terrible mistake, bowed her head and thought slowly. The view count on the post had already climbed to 10,000 views within just two minutes.   She hurriedly typed a message to the forum administrator, her fingers trembling slightly as she hit send.   ‘Please, please just delete it, completely, permanently.’   She thought, her heart racing as she imagined the post spreading further with every passing second.   ‘This is going to take up to a week to get deleted.’ She bit the corner of the skin near her nail, then shook her head and lightly slapped her cheeks. Rising to her feet, she waved at her friends.   “I should get going.”   She said, forcing a smile, trying to hide her worry and the hint of a depressing expression. Her friends exchanged troubled glances but decided to let it slide, since there wasn’t much, they could do at that point.   “Bye girls… See you later.”   The friends continued to talk about what had happened before the beginning of the class.   “I didn’t know the gold haired guy was already dating another handsome guy. Dang, that’s a real-life experience….seeing a couple like that.”   One of the friends said, wiping the corner of her eyes as she laughed at the thought.   “They are like a Schnecken couple. Hahaha.” (Schnecken also means Snail.)   “Thinking of it that way is kind of gross.”   “But it suits them. They’re like sticky cinnamon buns after all.”   Their laughter blended with the cozy atmosphere of the café that surrounded them, warm and easy. Meanwhile, the post continued to explode in popularity and ended up going viral, surpassing a million views in just a single day and spreading like wildfire across other social media platforms.     --- Credits: Writer: Hoshi Miya Co-writer: Miry HM: I went to Germany before for people asking lol. Only when I was young, so I don’t remember. But I know the biggest troubles about shifting places and workloads. MR: I love the jealous side of Yoo Ji-han.     We made a Discord Server ! please join us!

Before he could finish speaking, Hyeon Gyu-ha hugged In Yoo-shin tightly and buried his face in  the top of his head. Then he took a deep breath. "How is it that Yoo-shin- ssi  has such good body odor? What do you have that, Master?” “It smells like shampoo…………….” "Even ordinary shampoo smells good because you use it. Seriously, it only takes 5 minutes." In Yoo-shin thought that he could hold him tighter, and patted Hyeon Gyu-ha on the back. I wish I could quickly figure out why he was anxious and help him. *** Days passed without incident. It didn't mean the world was quiet. There was a lot of talk everywhere, with a sense of crisis that the Hidden Boss might reappear again. However, the crystal stone is an environmentally friendly energy source that does not cause pollution, and its efficiency is incomparable to other resources. If it were to be abandoned, it would be no different from the regression of humanity. The argument that it would be unreasonable to discard all the crystals in the industrial complex for a once-in-60-year incident, and that separate safety measures should be established, was the most widely supported. Narrowing down the issue, there was also Hyeon Gyu-ha's problem. There were some high-ranking officials who were annoyed that Hyeon Gyu-ha, a mere hunter, was not only unassuming but also reckless. In addition, the media, which was targeting Geon-su, joined in, and public opinion emerged in some quarters questioning Hyeon Gyu-ha's independent actions, but Lee Hye-yeon covered it up. There were objections, but in any case, it is clear that Hyeon Gyu-ha hunted the hidden boss alone, and the public cheers as the hunter's ability is proven. Thanks to this, the public opinion that seemed to be slightly flaring up has disappeared without a trace. The people who were most devastated by the disappearance of the hidden boss's crystal that they had worked so hard to catch were the guilds that had hunted the 'heart-chewing, blood-sucking sadist'. Fortunately, they were scheduled to receive compensation through auction insurance. There were also suspicions that the cause of the regeneration was the auction house's poor management. He was worried that the company might be suffering damages, but Hyeon Gyu-ha's explanation helped ease the discomfort. The Ministry of Ability was still busy, but In Yoo-shin, a low-level contract civil servant, had no issues to worry about. Even 6-se liked the cool scales of the cold dragon and always slept there. He looked so cute, like a soft rice cake, lying comfortably. He was already a guy who got hotter in the middle of summer, so I was glad that I could keep him cool. I wondered if there was any way to help Hyeon Gyu-ha, so whenever I had free time, I would visit the research center with 8-se to learn training methods. So far, there have been no significant results. In the meantime, his parents' anniversary came around, so he avoided the anniversary and stopped by the funeral hall. This was to avoid running into his grandmother. It was the same routine to be caught by Hyeon Gyu-ha and dragged to the gym or to work outside in the dungeon. One day, when construction was going smoothly, the Digital Communication Team released a dungeon training vlog. The release of the vlog, which had been delayed due to the Hidden Boss's regeneration, received more attention than expected. Originally, the vlog would have only attracted the attention of fans of a few hunters, including Hyeon Gyu-ha and Gong Tae-seong, but it also caught the curiosity of the general public who had heard rumors about the battle within the gate. Whatever the reason, the digital communication team was happy because the number of views was skyrocketing. Shit, I've only heard of dungeon picnis, but they're really picnics They don't even show their noses when they fight, they just show them eating, sleeping, messing around, dismantling their monsters, and digging for resources before it’s over, and that's it ㅋㅋㅋㅋ It's ridiculous. Those B- and M-tier bastards threw a fit whenever someone called it a picnic, so I thought there'd be something amazing, turns out, that’s it’s not. fk ㄴYou showed it a little bit from far awayㅋㅋㅋGong Tae-seong's fire show was cool, but what did Hyeon Gyu-ha do? ㄴㄴ It was just floating in the air the whole time, but because they filmed it from below, the trees blocked the view. He just waved his hand around, and the monsters instantly dropped dead. ㄴㄴ That's actually a lot for them to show.. If you film and release it, you're revealing all your assets, so what kind of idiot would allow that?? Whether it's the researchers or the PR team, they would have inspected the footage taken inside the dungeon before it was released, and the original battle scenes would have been deleted. ㄴㄴㄴHow the hell does this bastard know all this? Is he involved? ㄴㄴㄴLooks like there's no way we'll ever see that last gate footage... I heard three S-ranks completely annihilated it, and I'm dying to know how incredible that was... ㄴㄴㄴㄴIs it even possible for anyone to defeat a hidden boss by yourself, let alone a boss? Isn't this just an unplay to cover up the hidden boss respawning??? ㄴㄴㄴㄴㄴThere are witnesses everywhere, but sure enough, some fool always crawls out of the woodwork, acting like they're the only truly objective one ㄴBut after seeing it in the video, it's actually better than I thought. I didn't even bother getting a hunter's license because I thought the skill was useless, but now I'm thinking about taking the test while I'm at itㅎㅎ ㄴㄴIt's not a difficult test, and I don't think there's anything wrong with having a license. -Why did Gong Tae-seong go on a picnic? Is Narsha Guild's situation so bad that the guild leader has to go to the trouble of scolding her again? Is Qin Shi Huang still alive? [TL note: Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China] ㄴGrandma, the time when Gong Taeseong was the young head of the family at Uranus passed a long time ago ㄴIt seems like he's been getting along pretty well with the public service hunters lately, even during the last erosion gate. ㄴㄴPerhaps Choi Jin-hyeok helped him because they're close? ㄴㄴㄴDoes Gong Tae-seong kicking Choi Jin-hyuk at 11 minutes and 49 seconds look like 'being close' to you? And his legs are ridiculously long even thenㅋㅋㅋ - Hyeon Gyu-ha (Hunter, 28 years old) was alive...? I thought it was a fairy who only existed inside a screen, but I saw him walking... breathing... eating... roasting marshmallows... talking... sleeping... hearing voices... blinking his eye... ㄴFairy = Flying Hyeon Gyu-ha = Flying Hyeon Gyu-ha = Fairy ㅂㅂㅂㄱ ㄴㄴSeeing someone that big crouch down and meticulously wiggle their fingers to toast marshmallows is just too damn cute ㅠㅠ He really is a fairy ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ Wish they'd shown him eating it too ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ ㄴBut is it real? ㅋㅋㅋsince we only ever heard about him unless he was being secretly filmed, it felt like he wasn't a person but an AI secretly created by the country. But these days, he's appearing in so many photos and videos that it's finally sinking in that he's actually human. ㅋㅋㅋ Now it's time to make a Gyu documentary about it. I still can't believe our harmless kid, who just adorably wiggles his fingers while roasting marshmallows, apparently single-handedly beat a hidden boss Those jerks who'd pick a fight every time their cooldown was up, claiming the top rank was just all talk and no substance, it's so funny how they've all shut up nowㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ ㄴHyeon Gyu-ha is harmless? Are you out of your mind? ㄴㄴDid Gyuh-ha drink and hit a civilian? Did he do drugs? Did he cause a disturbance outside a gate? Did he drunk drive? Does he have a criminal record? My kid is just a crazy eccentric who wants to crawl around on all fours and be babied at his boyfriend's house, that's all ㄴㄴㄴㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ In the meantime, didn't he get dumped by his boyfriend again...? There were always those people who'd subtly mock Kkyu by calling him a 'one-man army,' saying he only solo-played because he wasn't skilled enough and didn't want to be exposed, right? Well, he just took on a hidden boss that was herding monsters like a whole legion, didn't he? ㅋㅋㅋㅋ And he even beat it solo after getting debuffed? ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ ㄴMy senior was a hunter who participated in the operation at that time, so I heard a bit about itㅋㅋㅋ He said that he saw and heard that day that there were only 3 artifacts used as weaponsㅋㅋㅋ I wonder how many there would be if we searched his inventory ㄴㄴDon't tell me he also has like, two bound artifacts at a time, right? ㄴㄴㄴOh come on, no way. That's a bit much. They say just using one drains your mana dry! Hey, what do these pictures have in common? (Data warning) Are you saying he’s handsome? ㄴI've seen those eyes somewhere before. ㄴㄴ No way, he's not next to his boyfriend, is he?ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ ㄴㄴㄴ his boyfriend is not an awakener, right? ㄴㄴㄴㄴSince it's a park, maybe he followed along for the picnic...? ㄴㄴㄴ if it's true that he smile while looking at his boyfriend, you can see his boyfriend's face reflected in Hyeon Gyu-ha’s eyes. ㄴㄴㄴㄴ what the fuck are you going to do with that? ㄴㄴㄴㄴ Back then, we were so busy desperately trying to squeeze out any little bit of content, we didn't even notice these brain-dead idiots. But now, with all the new user influx, they're ruining everything. It's so annoying. ㄴㄴㄴㄴDidn't you see that the kid who got sued for leaving a bad comment on his boyfriend posted a comment?ㅋㅋㅋㅋ I wonder what will happen to you tooㅋㅋㅋㅋ Try itㅋㅋㅋ One afternoon, after finishing work and yawning in boredom, Kim Ji-yeon gave him a box as a gift. It was very light compared to its size. “I’m grateful to Yoo-shin- ssi  for all the things he’s done for me. But I’m not sure if Yoo-shin- ssi  would like the fact that he’s dating Hunter- nim .” “Hunter?” In Yoo-shin opened the box in a daze and his eyes widened. It was the first time I had seen this object, but I could tell what it was as soon as I saw it. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: If you wanna become a translator, editor or proofreader, please use the discord link given below and follow the instructions in the recruit channel. We made a discord server! please join us!

“W-what are you doing there!” “Squeak!” In the end, he ended up waking up 6- se . In Yoo-shin bowed and apologized to 6- se  and looked back at the window. His heart was still pounding with fear. Outside the window, which was closed only with the screen closed because it was summer, a man with the same color scheme as the twins in the dream was crouching in the air, hugging his knees. Hyeon Gyu-ha scratched the screen with his fingers with a sullen expression. “I woke up at dawn and I was worried about my master and I missed you so much...... But I can’t wake Master up from his deep sleep….” “…….” “Just to hear the sound of breathing……………….” "………………Uh, I'll just tell you the door lock password." “You don’t have to go that far since you’re not a stalker.” I don't know what the difference is between hearing someone breathing outside my window and stalking, but I woke up so shocked. I think my lifespan was shortened by about 4 seconds. I couldn't keep leaving him outside, so I brought him inside for now. “I’m just a marble statue stuck in the corner of the room, so ignore me and get ready for work. I won’t bother you.” He squatted down. Hyeon Gyu-ha was literally sitting quietly next to 6- se ’s cage. “Have you had breakfast?” “Master, just hearing the sound of your breathing makes me full. Oh, Yoo-shin- ssi , I made and brought you breakfast. Do you want to eat?” When I heard that he had brought food, I was startled and nervous, thinking about his bad and unhealthy exercise diet from before, but fortunately, it was just a regular whole wheat bread sandwich.  It was egg mayo, which In Yoo-shin likes. "I'll wash up and come back soon." In Yoo-shin, who entered the bathroom, cleared his throat. Hyeon Gyu-ha probably didn’t hear me talking about Stoya or Stoyan while sleeping, but the colors in my dream were so vivid that I was overly surprised earlier. It was as if he had just jumped out of my dream. As he washed his hair, he tried to sort out the tangled thoughts in his mind. In this world where In Yoo-shin lives, Stoyan and Stoya probably lived ordinary lives and died. But what if there was a world where Stoyan and Stoya were sacrificed to complete the city? How likely is it that that world is ®ÀÇ? A tale from the old Serbia, now commonly referred to as Romania. The illegitimate child of a king whose father was the king. Stoya's bloodline. Nzinga, who called Stoya the king. Putting aside the fact that it was impossible to explain the logical causal relationship, it felt like it was somewhat plausible to assume that Stoya and Stoyan were kings. Above all, the fact that they had amber-colored eyes, rare enough to be called Wolf Eye, added weight to the guess. If there is a world where God intervenes, as Hyeon Gyu-ha said, wouldn't it be possible for an ordinary brother and sister who were born a long time ago to still be alive today? Or for the older brother to fall in love with a woman from another world and have a child with her. “…….” I tried to organize my thoughts, but the more I thought about it, the more my head became tangled. 'Let's think about this slowly. Gyu-ha- ssi  would be shocked if he heard that the clue was a dream.' First, I need to get ready for work quickly. In Yoo-shin turned on the shower water and washed away his complicated thoughts along with the soapy water. Hyeon Gyu-ha said he didn't have to eat breakfast, but he felt bad about sitting down to eat alone. “Are you really not going to eat breakfast?” He quickly changed his words as if he noticed the mood. "Then please give me the soybean paste stew you had yesterday." He quickly took out the remaining soybean paste stew and lettuce from the refrigerator, and Hyeon Gyu-ha mixed the rice and ate it. In Yoo-shin also ate a sandwich in front of him. At the gate, in the dungeon, and in the hospital, I had breakfast with Hyeon Gyu-ha, but the fact that the setting had changed to a house made me feel unfamiliar. In Yoo-shin spoke to shake off the unfamiliarity. "How long have you been waiting outside?" “It hasn’t been long since I washed up at home.” "Don't get exposed to the morning dew. Just inside the home if you need to." I've come in with the door open before, so what's there to be shy about?  In Yoo-shin drank his milk while thinking about such things. "Actually, I have a confession to make." "Yes?" “When Seong-gil Hyung fixed the front door and made Yoo-shin recognize his mana pattern, I secretly injected my mana into it as well.” “…….” “But please rest assured that I am not a stalker, but a well-mannered pet rat, so I will not come in without permission in the future.” "………………yes." In Yoo-shin decided not to think about it any further and just eat a delicious breakfast. “Squeak! Squeak!” “I will work hard and earn money.” He left the house after 8- se 's farewell. As he was locking the front door, In Yoo-shin's shoulders jerked as an ominous thought suddenly occurred to him. “Excuse me, Gyu-ha- ssi . You didn’t bring a car when you came………………, did you?” If my ominous feeling is true, this time I will somehow escape and go to work by subway. Hyeon Gyu-ha made a very regretful expression. "I wore a jacket today. I'll only drive a car when I wear a suit." In doing so, he presented a difficult choice. “Hyeon Gyu-ha wearing a suit and driving a sports car vs. Hyeon Gyu-ha wearing a jacket and riding a bike.” “……!” “I will follow your taste, Master.” I really, really, really, really want to see Hyeon Gyu-ha in a perfect three-piece suit, but……  'Why is there an option to drive a car there!' A deep anguish came over me, just like when I heard my parents ask me, 'Do you like Mommy or Daddy?' “Just wear a suit and ride a bike!” “The biker look is completed with a black leather jacket.” It was such an excellent reason that there was no room for refutation, so I was almost convinced in a word. Once a month…… No, once every ten days, wouldn’t I be able to somehow endure it? Since humans are creatures of adaptation, there might come a day when I can enjoy Hyeon Gyu-ha’s driving. While others pay to enjoy thrills at amusement parks, I get a free tour course to the underworld every ten days…… “Wow!” As he was walking down the stairs, lost in thought, he stumbled. His body swayed violently in the air, but before he could fall, a strong arm gently wrapped itself around his waist. And the arm that had been wrapped around his waist released his grip faster than when it had been wrapped as soon as it had supported In Yoo-shin upright. “T-thank you. I almost rolled over.” “When you’re walking down the street, sometimes you almost fall even though your feet aren’t even there and there’s nothing there.” “How did you know?" “It's due to having a weak core. Let’s exercise.” “…….” In Yoo-shin turned away from Hyeon Gyu-ha. Exercise... I think I should do some. I should run on the treadmill starting tomorrow. Starting tomorrow. Seriously, starting tomorrow. “But seriously, you’re saying that you carry around a bike and jacket as a set because it’s cool?” “No. It’s just convenient. A bike is lighter than a car, so it’s easier to carry around or put in the inventory in case of emergency. What controls my brain is not my face(kao), but my deep love for my Master.” "Yes." It was a conversation no different from usual, but a subtle sense of discomfort crossed my mind. If it were Hyun Gyu Ha, he would have rubbed my waist even after supporting me up…… In Yoo-shin glanced at the status window. [Current status: Murderous. Affectionate. Anxious.] ......What is the anxiety that keeps showing up after coming out of the dungeon? He quietly grabbed Hyeon Gyu-ha, who was looking back at him with a face that asked if he was going to go down. “Gyu-ha- ssi . It’s not that I had ulterior motives, but if it was because of me, it was because I wanted to help you. What happened in the dungeon?” Hyeon Gyu-ha, who seemed to be hesitating, blushed slightly at the back of his neck and wiggled his fingers. He looked very embarrassed for some reason. In Yoo-shin also hesitated. What happened that made Hyeon Gyu-ha, of all people, so embarrassed that he couldn’t even speak properly? The glancing gaze gently swept over In Yoo-shin's left hand, then quickly dispersed into a sigh. “If I say it now, I feel like I’ll just get confirmed and killed………………… My Master always looks at me with such confidence like last night, but compared to him, I feel like such a pathetic person.” In Yoo-shin's mouth opened slightly. Where can you find someone as shameless, or rather confident, as Hyeon Gyu-ha? “I want to be a pet rat that can stand proudly next to its owner without being abandoned by working hard. Until then, I will endure it by pricking my thigh with a needle.” There was something else stored in the thigh…… No, that wasn’t it. I was so surprised by the sight that was so unlike Hyeon Gyu-ha that my consciousness was stretching in a strange direction. He quickly shook off his thoughts and grabbed Hyeon Gyu-ha’s hand. His hand visibly flinched and his cheeks turned red again. [Current status: Murderous. Affection. Anxiety. Thrill.] Still, this time it was a positive feeling. “I’m okay with it anytime, so if you want to talk to me, please do.” “……I’ll hold on for 5 minutes.” ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: If you wanna become a translator, editor or proofreader, please use the discord link given below and follow the instructions in the recruit channel. 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“Do you remember what Yoo-shin- ssi  said when I was contemplating whether to die or not at the Erosion Gate?” "………………yes." “Honestly, I wish people who want to commit suicide would just be left alone. That’s a decision they’ve made after suffering and worrying enough, so why should someone else interfere? It’s not like they’re going to suffer in their place.” “…….” "So when Yoo-shin- ssi  said that, I wasn't offended at all………………. I really want to hold on to you right now. But I don't know how to hold on to you." A pale hand without blood grabbed In Yoo-shin’s arm. It hurt a little, perhaps because he unconsciously used strength, but In Yoo-shin just bit his lips tightly. The reason Hyeon Gyu-ha’s voice was dry was because he was suppressing emotions that were like a tidal wave. The man who said that now holds onto In Yoo-shin. As if he were to let go of her hand, he would lose him forever. “Should I not have saved you back then? Should I have ignored the will of Yoo-shin- ssi 's mother, who asked that her son and husband be spared?” The answer to the former was ‘yes.’ But the answer to the latter was...… I don't know. “It’s not Gyu-ha- ssi ’s fault. It’s me who has the problem…………….” “I can’t hold onto you, but can’t you think about other people? During the 14 years you received as a gift from your parents, you met Park Seung-gi and the monks at the orphanage(temple), right?” “…….” “If you feel like your parents should have abandoned you 14 years ago.... then you shouldn’t think of them like that?” Of course, I've thought about it countless times now. All the precious and good relationships I've met in my extended life despite my parents' sacrifice. But still. I couldn't deny my grandmother's cries. "………………I'll try that." Will he believe this lie? Or will he pretend to believe it? It is impossible to know. In Yoo-shin closed his eyes and wrapped his arms around Hyeon Gyu-ha's back. The man's back, which had always seemed broad, now felt very fragile. The person who should have been angry was the one who had a hard time holding himself back. That fact weighed heavily on In Yoo-shin's heart, and he couldn't say anything else. How should I repay this person? *** "6- seya . Have you been having fun?" “Squeak!” “I wish you could eat meat with me too. Don’t you think so?” In Yoo-shin gently stroked 6- se . 6- se  sniffed harder than usual, perhaps because of the smell of meat, and rubbed his face against it. After playing with 6- se , he laid down on the mattress and played with his cell phone. I wonder if Hyeon Gyu-ha has gotten home by now? After the long and short conversation, Hyeon Gyu-ha, who had cleaned up the rooftop, hesitated and couldn't easily go back. He looked like he was looking at someone who would disappear at any moment if he left, so In Yoo-shin pretended to smile. Even after hearing those words, Hyeon Gyu-ha, who was unable to move, was forcibly pushed back and sent home. Only after seeing it disappear into the sky did In Yoo-shin return inside. “Let’s do it as usual. As usual!” After telling myself as if he was making a promise, he sent a text message 'as usual'. [Did you get home safely?] As soon as he checked the text, Hyeon Gyu-ha called him right away. Although his voice was slightly calm, it seemed like Hyeon Gyu-ha was trying to treat him like usual. -Because it's a distance that can be traveled in just one second. Even if you fly through the sky, it's impossible to get to Hyeon Gyu-ha's officetel in just one second, but he just snickered. Even ridiculous boasts are cute. -If you ever have trouble falling asleep alone at night, call me anytime. I'll be there right away if you need me. “Gyu-ha- ssi , aren’t you sleeping?” -If the Master calls, I have to take the call immediately, even if I’m dreaming of a secret date with him at the movie theater. “W-what kind of dream is that?” The conversation continued as usual, leisurely and pleasantly, until the call ended with a good night greeting. In Yoo-shin felt the lingering sound of the voice in his ear and then touched the phone again. I knew it wouldn't repay him, but I thought it might be useful to know a little more. I couldn't pronounce 'Stoya' again, but I was concerned that it was an Eastern European name. I tried to type 'Stoya' into my phone, but my fingers wouldn't move properly as if there was an invisible, transparent wall blocking my way. He remembered what Hyeon Gyu-ha said the other day. Then, would it be possible to completely abandon the idea of ​​®ÀÇ as a stoya? In Yoo-shin closed his eyes and tried to empty his mind of thoughts. I  am not trying to find ®ÀÇ, but the stoya of the iron age in which I live. After thinking about it again, he moved his fingers again. This time, it was entered correctly. I searched for Stoya and Romania just in case, but there was no meaningful information. Even if I added the gods and world kings that Nzinga had mentioned, it was the same. 'Is it an irrelevant name…….' It seems that my guess was wrong . In Yoo-shin, who was about to close the search window, tried searching in English one last time. There were more related pages than when he searched in Korean. In Yoo-shin's eyes widened as he slowly scrolled down. A page containing folktales from the old Serbia region caught his eye. When the city the king was trying to build collapsed every night, he was worried about what to do and went to see a fairy. The fairy gave him advice on what he needed to do to complete the city. The twin sisters named Stoyan and Stoya will be buried under the headstone. Or the wife of one of the king's brothers will be buried under the plinth. After much thought, the king made his choice. The king, who refused the advice of the fairies, persistently built the crumbling castle, and the fairies who had been destroying the king's city every night eventually retreated. Thus, the king completed the city. “Hmm.” I had a strange feeling, so I read the story over and over again, and 8-se came crawling, perhaps out of curiosity. "Squeak." “Beep.” “Ah, I wonder what you’re reading? Should I tell you an old story?” “Squeak!” In Yoo-shin read the tale carefully. I had the thought that if I could somehow teach it, I might be able to teach 8-se Korean alphabet. 8- se  tilted his head after hearing the explanation. In Yoo-shin smiled brightly because he was so adorable. Although not as cute as Hyeon Gyu-ha, 8-se was also very cute. That night, 8-se quietly came out of the cage and approached the sleeping In Yoo-shin’s bedside. 8- se  stood up on his hind legs and carefully rubbed his face against his Master’s forehead so as not to wake him up. With only the moonlight streaming in from the window, 6- se  witnessed the sight of the faint light spreading from 8- se 's face and enveloping In Yoo-shin. *** I had a dream. The dream of young twins who escaped to the ends of the earth. The king sent soldiers to complete the city, and the twins, abandoned by their parents, were captured without anyone's help. The sister sobbed in resignation, and the brother cried out in hatred. Stoya and Stoyan. That's what the twins called each other. In Yoo-shin woke up from his sleep amid the sobs of Stoya being buried underground. “…….” It was really rare for me to wake up before the alarm went off. In the hazy consciousness where the sleepiness hadn’t gone away, the afterimage of the dream floated vaguely. In Yoo-shin slowly blinked his eyebrows. What was that dream just now? 'Did you fall asleep while looking for a fairy tale?' But didn't the king finish building the castle without burying people alive under the foundation stone? I wondered if I had a bad dream because I was worried for nothing, but the twins' appearance bothered me so much that I couldn't just dismiss it as something trivial. The face was not clearly visible as if covered in fog, but the colors were clear. Light flaxen hair and vivid amber eyes... a familiar color combination. His mind became complicated. In Yoo-shin, who was slowly opening the curtains so as not to wake up 6- se  who was dozing off, thinking that he should get ready for work first, almost fainted. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: If you wanna become a translator, editor or proofreader, please use the discord link given below and follow the instructions in the recruit channel. We made a discord server! please join us!

Hyeon Gyu-ha winked his left eye and placed his index finger on the corner of his mouth.  It was a face I had seen before. “Secrets make men beautiful.” “What are you going to do if you become more beautiful there…….” “I will be loved more by Master than by a bastard.” Well, 8-se is cute. Maybe because he is intelligent, he has more diverse expressions than regular hamsters, and it was cute how he makes all kinds of noises. But…….... 'Of course, isn't Gyu-ha- ssi  cuter?' The words were murmured inside me, but I opened the front door first because I thought 8-se inside the house would be very disappointed if he heard what I said. I should tell him later when we are alone. That day, In Yoo-shin discovered that Hyeon Gyu-ha's ability was also very useful when cleaning. Using psychokinesis, he was able to lift things easily and sweep and clean even the corners that he normally couldn't reach. Next time I do a major cleaning, I'll definitely ask Hyeon Gyu-ha to clean everything, including the refrigerator and under the shelves. Time passed quickly as he had a heated meeting with the two hamsters and was cleaning up. One of the few advantages of living in an attic is having a pork belly party on the rooftop with a great view, but In Yoo-shin hasn't been able to do that once in the two years he's lived there. The only person he can call and meet is Park Seung-gi, but it's a hassle to prepare a lot of things for the two of them to grill meat in the attic. It's not like they can meet and eat together often. “So you’ve never eaten anything on the rooftop?” “When the weather was nice, I ate alone.” “Then let’s grill some meat together. I’m happy to share one of your first experiences, Master.” “Oh, I’m not prepared at all?” “All of the pet mouse’s cards are yours, Master.” Hyeon Gyu-ha immediately took In Yoo-shin to a nearby mart and bought charcoal, a brazier, a cauldron lid, a grill pan, etc. Of course, he also stopped by a butcher shop to buy some pork shoulder and soybean paste stew. As the sun set, cool air began to flow into the attic. “For our first experience.” In Yoo-shin blushed slightly and clinked his soju glass together. The nuance of the words “first experience” sounded strange, but I was probably overreacting. ……There really wasn’t any other meaning, was there? 8- se , who had regained his energy, ate the meat Hyeon Gyu-ha grilled for him.  It was a shame that he couldn't eat the wrap because his mouth was too small. I thought he would really like it. 8- se  was eating meat and looking at the brazier with a curious look. Then, when he was lifting the grill to clean it, he accidentally tripped. “Squeak!” “8- seya !” Just before falling onto the red-hot charcoal, a small body that fit perfectly in the palm of one's hand stopped in midair. Hyeon Gyu-ha clicked his tongue and sat 8- se  back down on the table. “What are you doing here, without paying attention, in front of your Master? You useless brat.” 8- se  fainted without saying a word. Even though there was a bit of a mishap, dinner was very delicious. In Yoo-shin looked at the street lights gradually getting brighter as darkness approached. I had seen countless night views from this rooftop, but had I ever exclaimed in admiration like this? Suddenly, he looked back and saw Hyeon Gyu-ha and the scenery of 8- se . This scenery, more beautiful than the night view, was In Yoo-shin's daily life. Was it okay to hide the confusion in my heart from the person who had given me such a beautiful view?  In Yoo-shin felt very ashamed of himself for not being honest and avoiding things. Hyeon Gyu-ha came through the dangerous fire and saved my life when I was young. But what would he think if he found out that he regretted it and said that he should have died there? No matter how much he was bound by taming, it would never feel good. ……You will definitely be disappointed in me. In Yoo-shin lowered his head and hid his face, pretending to drink soju. Would it be better for him to be disappointed? If he were to feel deep disappointment, he might know which of his feelings were true. Then there is no reason for him to be tangled up in taming anymore, and there is no reason for me to become his fatal weakness. He will no longer be hurt because of me. If only I could endure Hyeon Gyu-ha’s cold gaze. I imagined his cold gaze. There was a bitter feeling welling up deep in my heart. If my feelings at this moment could also be read by the system, they would be filled with the word anxiety. In Yoo-shin was at a loss for words. Why was I feeling anxious? This should be the result I had hoped for. '……I think I'm too selfish.' If so, then the least I can do is face my fears rather than avoid them. In Yoo-shin swallowed dry saliva. “Gyu-ha- ssi .” " Unn ?" “I have something to say……………….” At those words, Hyeon Gyu-ha, who was clearing the table, sat down next to him and took the attitude of listening. Since there were no lights on the rooftop, Hyeon Gyu-ha’s face was not clearly visible. I’m glad, perhaps……. The weak part of his heart muttered. Even if he showed an unprecedented coldness on his face, it wouldn’t be noticeable.  However, In Yoo-shin soon shook his head. That was just evasion. The evasion I had been doing until now. In Yoo-shin carefully parted his lips, trying not to miss even the slightest hint of emotion that appeared on Hyeon Gyu-ha’s face. “I should have told you sooner, but it’s too late. Thank you so much for saving me 14 years ago.” “…….” A look of surprise filled Hyeon Gyu-ha's face, which was faintly shining. He made a breathless expression for a moment, then groaned softly and rubbed his face roughly. "………………Did you know?" "I remembered it at the last gate. The pendant that Gyu-ha- ssi  had was what gave me the memory." In Yoo-shin relayed what Nzinga had said. Hyeon Gyu-ha, who had been listening silently, let out a heavy sigh. "When I found out that the owner of the stone that was up for auction was Nzinga, I was worried that maybe the trauma from when my parents passed away would come back to me. Fortunately, that didn't happen, but why on earth did the pendant bring back Yoo-shin's memories……………….” "I don't know about that... but it's entirely my fault for not saying anything right away." In Yoo-shin continued speaking slowly, folding his hands on his knees. "When I found out that it was Gyu-ha- ssi  who saved me 14 years ago, I had that thought for a moment. Gyu-ha- ssi  shouldn't have saved me." “…….” “It’s a really bad idea. But I still don’t know. Was there a reason my parents went to all that trouble to save me……………. If they were alive and not an ordinary person like me, they would have saved many more people………………. That’s why I couldn’t thank you, Gyu-ha- ssi . I’m sorry.” Isn't that an absurdly selfish thing to say? How is this any different from criticizing someone who jumped into the fire to save you at such a young age, someone who you learned to believe in love after seeing your parents, and saying that there was no need for that? It was right for him to immediately despise, get angry, criticize, and turn away. In Yoo-shin clenched his fists, trying not to be shocked by whatever emotion was on his face. Hyeon Gyu-ha covered his face with his palm and remained silent for a while. In Yoo-shin bit his dry lower lip. He must be really upset. It must be the first time he has encountered someone who says something like that after saving him. “I’m really sorry…………….” Just as he was about to open his mouth again, he felt something fall on his shoulder. Burying his face on In Yoo-shin’s shoulder, Hyeon Gyu-ha whispered in a dry voice. “Yoo-shin- ssi , do you want to die?” It was impossible to read the emotion in the dry voice.  However, In Yoo-shin felt as if he was falling just by the weight touching his shoulder and answered. “It’s not that I want to commit suicide. ……………… But I think that if there is a moment or opportunity where I can help someone through my death, I’ll accept it without avoiding it. If my death has any value, it is because it is a chance to repay my parents who saved me and passed away……………….” In Yoo-shin, who had been speaking slowly, stopped belatedly. He felt Hyeon Gyu-ha’s face, leaning on his shoulder, tremble slightly. When did it start? When I leaned on him? Or when I brought up the subject? The tip of the dry voice flowing thinly between Hyeon Gyu-ha’s lips trembled slightly. It was a desperation that In Yoo-shin had never dared to imagine. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: If you wanna become a translator, editor or proofreader, please use the discord link given below and follow the instructions in the recruit channel. We made a discord server! please join us!