81. The relationship between me and Kim Eui-chan wasn’t like this from the beginning. By chance, I had the opportunity to participate in an offline competition and met my teammates. Among them, I communicated best with Kim Eui-chan, who was in charge of the long-distance dealer. We were able to become friends quickly because we were the same age and surprisingly similar in everything from our personalities to our laugh lines. Kim’s Eui-chan even honestly told me that he was the most comfortable with me among his teammates. Even though we live over an hour away by public transportation, we have become so close that we meet often. Our relationship, which was so good that he proudly introduced himself as my close friend to people around him, began to have problems when he debuted as a professional player. “I think I’ll be meeting with someone from the CXB team this weekend to talk about a contract… Can you come with me? It’s my first time doing something like this, so it’s a little scary.” When the request was carefully asked with a shy smile, I answered that of course I would go with him. At that time, we were 20 years old and had just finished our graduation ceremony. I sympathized with how difficult and unfamiliar it must be to meet a professional team official and talk about a contract. I was also worried about Kim Eui-chan going there alone. I tried to find as much information as I could to see if it might be helpful. Since Kim Eui-chan was a bit sloppy, I thought I should come to my senses too. Because it was the first step for him to debut as a professional player. However, the meeting with the officials that had just begun took a turn for the worse than I expected. “This is Mr. Kim Eui-chan-ssi’s contract, and this is Yoo Ji-han-ssi’s contract.” “Why did you sign my contract... I have no intention of becoming a professional?” “Yes? But from the beginning, our proposal was to recruit two people at the same time. Um, I explained everything to Kim Eui-chan-ssi in advance... but didn’t you know about it?” “……” There must be some misunderstanding. With that in mind, I turned my gaze to Kim Eui-chan sitting next to me and was speechless when I saw Kim Eui-chan lowering his head without making eye contact. In the end, the contract was not concluded and ended in vain. As I came out of the building and was smoking a cigarette, Kim Eui-chan came up to me and apologized. “I’m sorry, Ji-han. It was such a good opportunity that I couldn’t refuse it. And if I’m lucky, the conditions set by the person involved may change….” “...Okay.” Did you use me in your contract? I was sincerely trying to help you, but is my consideration ridiculous? Did you think that if you lied and took me with you, I would have no choice but to sign the contract? I swallowed down the many words that rose to the top of my throat with difficulty and gave a mixed answer. “Don’t do that next time.” He was so desperate that he had to lie. Anyway, since I didn’t sign the contract, Kim Eui-chan’s duplicity doesn’t really matter. He apologized, so I believed it won’t happen again. I understood Kim Eui-chan’s feelings and deliberately did not mention what happened. Kim Eui-chan was later recruited by another team and successfully became a professional player. But, funny enough, perhaps because I understood and moved on, Kim Eui-chan’s lies continued from this incident. One time, after hearing from Kim Eui-chan that the two of them should hang out together, I went out to meet him and there was a woman I had never seen before. After hearing the story, she said it was a surprise blind date. At that time, I had a girlfriend and Kim Eui-chan knew that. “This Noona begged me for you to meet her just once. But honestly, I think Noona is better than your current girlfriend.” I later found out that she was an e-sports reporter. Of course, I don’t know what was exchanged between the two. Maybe the woman she introduced just happened to be a reporter. But this happened over and over again. After experiencing similar things several times, I couldn’t trust Kim Eui-chan. The bigger problem was the breakdown of trust and confidence between us than Kim Ui-chan’s lies. When I felt that fact keenly, I no longer wanted to have Kim Eui-chan by my side. That was the reason why we ended our relationship of 4 years. Kim Eui-chan, who was holding me back saying he couldn’t understand, left Korea soon after, transferring to the Chinese team. Now, a year has passed. As I sat across from Kim Eui-chan and recalled the past events one by one, a deep sense of fatigue came over me. Kim Eui-chan, who was observing me silently with his arms crossed, could not hold out any longer and opened his mouth first. “You haven’t changed. Is it normal since it’s only been a year?” “Let’s skip the unnecessary talk and just get to the point.” Now, even when I look at Kim Eui-chan, I don’t feel any emotions. I never really wonder why he lied at all. I was more worried about Chae Yoo-jeong, who was waiting for me behind me. “Don’t contact me again in the future. Don’t come here like this because it’s unpleasant to sit and look at your face.” “...I apologized for everything. I also said I won’t deceive you in the future. I don’t understand why you hate me so much.” There are so many different things, really... I answered while touching the end of my eyebrows due to the throbbing headache. “I never asked you to do it. Even if you don’t understand, still don’t do it. Just don’t do it at all and stop paying attention to me. Is it that difficult?” Kim Eui-chan frowned after hearing what I said. “How can I do that? Are you okay with that? Honestly, I thought you would contact me first during the one-year break. Isn’t it because of me that you gave up Hero?” “What?” “After the fight, I had to go to China right away, so we didn’t have time to reconcile. That always bothered me so around May, I asked Tae-young how you were, but he said you quit Hero.” What is this guy talking about? Kim Eui-chan continued his story, leaving me speechless and shocked. “I heard that you quit Hero because of me, how would I feel? I can’t come to Korea then because I have a game schedule, so I have no way to contact you. I asked Tae-young, but he didn’t help me, telling me to take care of it myself.” “Hah… Why did Tae-young Hyung say that? Stop talking nonsense.” “It’s not a big deal, I just wanted to tell you something. Anyway, I contacted you as soon as I came to Korea because I wanted to see you in person and solve the problem. Can’t you just understand my position?” “……” The more we talked, the more it slowly fell away. I had no idea where to start explaining. After thinking for a while, holding my forehead, I laid out the facts as concisely and cleanly as possible. “I didn’t quit Hero because of you. I gave up because I was tired of the game and also had problems with going back to school.” It was true that Chae Yoo-jeong’s ‘Jungler’ prank on me was the catalyst, but that was not all. From the limits of my skills to the harsh and profanity-filled chat, to the realistic situation ahead of my return to school– there were many reasons that made it up. Actually, I’ve already stopped playing Hero for several months now. “How many times have you lied to me? I don’t think the actual lie is important, but the broken trust is important.” “No matter what you say, it all seems like a lie, and I have doubts. How on earth can you still go on like before? You may be able to do that, but I can’t. So, I ended my relationship with you and lived well for a year.” “……” Kim Eui-chan could not refute and bit his lip. When I saw that, it all suddenly felt pointless. What am I doing here? A conversation with Kim Eui-chan is something that only happens with Chae Yoo-jeong and Kim Dae-seok sitting behind him. I saw no reason to sit any longer and got up. “If you understand, don’t contact me. Don’t even come looking for me. Because it’s really fucking shit.” “……” “I’m going now.” I turned my back on Kim Eui-chan, who was sitting there, without any hesitation. Then, the face of Chae Yoo-jeong, who was looking at me with a nervous expression near the cafe entrance, caught my eye. When he saw that, he somehow burst into laughter. Kim Dae-seok, sitting across from me, is playing a game on his phone. It was kind of cute to see Chae Yoo-jeong fidgeting like that by himself. “Hyung, are you okay?” “Of course I’m okay. Let’s go out.” Chae Yoo-jeong, who glanced at Kim Eui-chan, quietly followed me out of the cafe. When I came out after being in a warm temperature for a while, my body began to tremble, and my headache got even worse. “Did you have a good conversation?” “Uh-huh. He will not come after me anymore.” I nodded in response to Kim Dae-seok’s question. Kim Eui-chan was the type of person who would argue even if he was not convinced. Since he didn’t respond when I told him I was leaving, it probably means he won’t stick around anymore. ‘For now, one person has been solved.’ As soon as I moved to the back of the cafe building, I pulled Chae Yoo-jeong’s ear. “Ouch, it hurts!” “You can’t say that it hurts. Why did you come here?” Chae Yoo-jeong grabbed his ear, which quickly turned red after pulling it, and made him tear up. “Hyung ignored all my communications....” “I told you I was busy. I was already planning to contact you tomorrow, but you couldn’t bear it?” “I didn’t know. Sorry.” “Of course, Kim Eui-chan came too and I’m already very distracted, but because of you…” “Wait.” Chae Yoo-jeong, who was looking at me and nagging me with strange eyes, suddenly stretched out his hand and touched my forehead. I felt a cool, soft touch on my forehead. Chae Yoo-jeong opened his mouth to me, eyes bent in a frown, while I was left confused by the sudden skinship. “Hyung, I think you are having a fever right now?” --- Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor: Meimei Support on Kofi: Chapter 82, 83, 84 Chapter 85, 86, 87, 88 Chapter 89, 90, 91, 92 We made a Discord Server! please join us!

80. After the lecture, I went to the campus cafe for a group project meeting and met up with the team members who had already arrived. As December entered, assignments and exam preparation began to overlap. Because I was busy every day, I was able to put what happened with Yoo Chae to the back of my mind. Because of this situation, it was not easy to access Zenoris even on weekends. Actually, even if I had free time, I wouldn’t have thought to turn on the game anyway… “Then, if you organize the materials and hand them over by the end of the week, I will make a PPT.” “Good. Everyone can put their email addresses in the group chat room.” The meeting that lasted over an hour finally came to an end. Since I was in charge of the presentation, I had nothing to say. While I was drinking Americano while watching my team members coordinate their schedules, my cell phone, which I had placed on the table, vibrated. [Chae Yoo-jeong: Hyung] [Chae Yoo-jeong: Are you angry?] [Chae Yoo-jeong: If I did something wrong, can you please let me know?] “……” After reading the message through the preview window that appeared on the screen, I turned my phone over without replying. Ten days have passed since I went to Chae Yoo-jeong’s house and lost contact with him. Meanwhile, Chae Yoo-jeong has been sending me messages non-stop, but I have never responded to him. It wasn’t that I disliked or felt uncomfortable with Chae Yoo-jeong. Still, we had been meeting almost every week for over a month, having meals and going to my house to play, so there was no way I was feeling uncomfortable anymore but at the same time, I wasn’t that interested. ‘It’s funny when I think about it.’ From October, when I first met Chae Yoo-jeong at Seo Tae-young’s wedding hall, until now, December, I have been working hard to find a possible connection between Chae Yoo-jeong and Yoo Chae, as if I was possessed by something. I was sensitive because I had once been the victim of someone deliberately deceiving me, and there was also the reason why I was upset, and my pride was hurt by the sight of the two of them exceeding my expectations every time. Whatever it is, the reality is that I misunderstood. It was all complicated in my head and heart. Meanwhile, with exams and assignments coming up, I couldn’t afford to deal with Chae Yoo-jeong. ‘I can’t keep avoiding him.’ Since it’s hard to do so today, I’ll try to reply tomorrow, even if it’s late. One of the most important tasks will be completed today, so tomorrow I will be able to face Chae Yoo-jeong with clearer feelings. “Let’s go, Yoo Ji-han.” Meanwhile, the meeting ended. Kim Dae-seok, who cleared the cafe table and carried his bag, stood up. After standing up and saying hello to our team members, we walked towards the front door. “Are you going to be busy too?” “I have to do it. Until tomorrow.” “You’ve already completed everything, and the only thing left to do is finish it. Why don’t you go home and get some rest today?” “It’s easier to finish it at school and go home. Let’s go get dinner.” My skin was very rough because I worked late at school every single day. Normally I was always busy around this time, but this time I felt especially exhausted, perhaps because I had a lot to worry about. I felt once again that I lacked stamina. After exams are over and vacation begins, I will have to exercise harder again. I also have to start a part-time job. I have to go see my parents before the sun goes down. I stopped walking and lowered my head as the pain radiated from my eyes and forehead. I must have drunk my Americano too quickly at the cafe; it was too cold inside and outside. “What, what’s wrong?” “No... nothing.” As Kim Dae-seok said, I guess I’ve been overdoing it these past few days. I’ll just hold on for today and get some rest tomorrow without any assignments. That was when I raised my head again after pressing my sore eyes with my hands. Behind Kim Dae-seok, who was standing with a puzzled expression, I saw an unexpected person approaching me. “Yoo Ji-han.” My expression became cruelly distorted when I saw the other person’s shameless face. I let out a sigh, feeling my heart go cold. “I’m sorry for coming here suddenly. No matter how many times I tried to contact you, there was no reply.” “...Kim Eui-chan.” The face with a shy smile was familiar yet unfamiliar. Kim Eui-chan, who must have changed his hairstyle and brushed off his curly hair, took a step closer to me. “How have you been doing? It’s been a while, Dae-seok.” “Hu…….” Kim Dae-seok, who was glaring at Kim Eui-chan with a puzzled expression, let out a laugh at the greeting. As Kim Eui-chan and I were once really close, Kim Dae-seok also knew a fair amount of what happened between Kim Eui-chan and me. So it was not unreasonable to react that way. “Uh, how are you? Why did you come here?” “I told you. I came because there was no answer.” “Then you should just ignore it and get out of the way. Why are you coming here?” As I answered sarcastically while standing crookedly, Kim Eui-chan’s eyes hardened. But he soon awkwardly pulled up the corner of his mouth and spoke as if nothing had happened. “I think you’re still very angry with me, Yoo Ji-han.” “It’s a bit crazy that you’d come to me so suddenly like this.” “Let’s not do this here, let’s go somewhere warm and talk.” Kim Eui-chan grabbed my arm. When I saw that, an instinctive feeling of discomfort came over me, and the corners of my eyes pinched. Did this kid really turn around? I was about to rip out my grabbed arm and curse, but a hand much larger than Kim Eui-chan’s suddenly came between us. “Let go.” A soft scent wafted in the air and a familiar voice was heard. A large pale hand grabbed the wrist of Kim Eui-chan, who was holding my arm. “You’ve startled Hyung.” “Ugh…!” Chae Yoo-jeong warned in a low voice, and the bones on the back of his pale hand surfaced, veins appearing at the same time. Then Kim Eui-chan let out a painful groan and hastily withdrew his hand from my arm. I opened my mouth in bewilderment. “Chae Yoo-jeong?” Why is he here again? Yoo-jeong let go of Kim Eui-chan’s wrist and greeted me sullenly, whilst I looked at him in shock. “Hello, Hyung.” “Why are you here…” “I thought you were angry, so I wanted to apologize.” Oops, only then did the appearance of Kim Eui-chan remind me of the issue of contact with Chae Yoo-jeong, which I had forgotten about. I was planning on replying tomorrow, but he couldn’t take the wait and came to school? No, if you look at it, it’s true that I was wrong for ignoring the contact without any explanation, but the timing was also bad. “What’s with you? Who are you?” Kim Eui-chan shouted at Chae Yoo-jeong while holding his red-marked wrist. Chae Yoo-jeong, who had been observing me with drooping eyebrows, hardened his expression and gently covered me with his body. “Ji-han is my closest Hyung.” “You mean Hyung? Wait a minute, are you… Player Gamgack?” “Yes.” “What? Oh, really…” Chae Yoo-jeong lifted his chin and looked down at Kim Eui-chan expressionlessly. Kim Eui-chan, who was shorter than me, was almost 10 cm shorter than Chae Yu-jeong. ‘I’m going crazy, really.’ I don’t know how this shitty situation came to be. When I noticed the other students passing us by, I cursed endlessly in my mind and pushed Chae Yoo-jeong, who was blocking my way. “I understand, so stop. Let’s go to a nearby cafe. I’m going to die of embarrassment.” If the guys are gathered in front of the front door and fighting, even I would be curious and glance at them. First of all, the priority was to look back at Kim Eui-chan. Chae Yoo-jeong and I can talk to each other step by step after that. While I solve Kim Eui-chan’s problem, I’ll leave Chae Yoo-jeong in the care of Kim Dae-seok for a while. A series of unexpected events occurred, and my headache, which I had forgotten for a while, came back to haunt me. Oh, I’m so tired. *** Four people entered the cafe right in front of the school and sat down separately. While Yoo Ji-han and Kim Eui-chan sat in a corner and talked, Chae Yoo-jeong and Kim Dae-seok decided to sit near the entrance and wait. While Kim Dae-seok, who ordered a chocolate drink topped with whipped cream, scooped up the cream with a straw, Chae Yoo-jeong fidgeted and felt anxious, unable to take his eyes off Yoo Ji-han. Kim Dae-seok asked since Chae Yoo-jeong didn’t even touch his drink while he was looking at the back of Yoo Ji-han’s head, which was obscured by the cafe decorations, “Why do you care so much?” “I’m worried about whether it would be okay to let them have a conversation alone.” “Hmm.” Kim Dae-seok, who had finished eating the cream, put the straw aside and took a gulp of his drink. He then finished more than half of his drink in two or three mouthfuls, then opened his mouth with an indifferent expression. “He’s a good guy who kept it up. We’ve been playing together since high school, and even though he’s a bit grumpy, he’s loyal and pretty nice. He’s not a loser, he’s very kind.” What he said lightly came back with a sincere answer. Kim Dae-seok, slightly embarrassed, cleared his throat and continued what he was saying. “Yeah, well… Anyway, he’s very gentle with someone he has set his heart on. But that’s only limited to people he’s close to.” “……” “There’s no mercy for a guy who broke up with him once and cut him off. So don’t worry and let’s wait. It will be over in less than 20 minutes anyway.” Chae Yoo-jeong’s fingertips, which were on the table, were shaking slightly. Chae Yoo-jeong lowered his head and slowly shut and opened his eyes a couple of times. After a while, Chae Yoo-jeong raised his head again and stared at Yoo Ji-han’s back, and his eyes were full of unknown emotions. HM: Whoaaaa….. How did CYJ know he was there……? Stalking….0-0 MM: CYJ’s starting to fear for his life lmao Ji-han will not forgive people who have deceived him so I wish CYJ luck --- Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor: Meimei Support on Kofi: Chapter 81, 82, 83, 84 Chapter 85, 86, 87, 88 Chapter 89, 90, 91, 92 HM: Whoaaaa….. How did CYJ know he was there……? 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100. He could call for someone inside, but that might trigger Seon-woo. ‘They’ll figure it out on their own anyway.’ It didn’t seem like Hyeon-woo or Do-jin, who had more power than him, wouldn’t notice this. ‘Anyway, this is a problem right now.’ A rampaging Awakened was no different from a monster – he would become more instinctive. Against such a person, the rampage must be subdued without major damage. ‘I don’t know if that’s possible.’ He wanted to do it. Ga-jun took out a small bottle from his bosom. This was the strongest of the sedatives he had, and it took effect just by skin contact. For that reason, it was used to capture monsters alive, but it also worked on humans. Having used it, he knew how to properly adjust the amount. ‘The problem is how to approach him.’ Ga-jun was not a ranged Awakened. Because of that, when meeting difficult monsters and raiding, he was always accompanied by a wind-type Awakened. ‘But there aren’t any here.’ Ga-jun glared at Seon-woo. “Seon-woo-ya!” Hyeon-woo’s voice came from inside. At the same time, Seon-woo’s eyes turned to him. Seizing the opportunity, Ga-jun immediately rushed at Seon-Woo, but quickly stepped back. An ice pick that had risen sharply from the floor. “That’s heartless.” The ice pick did not stop there and continued to expand its range. “Ji Seon-woo!” Hyeon-woo’s voice was heard again. Unlike Ga-jun, who was aiming for an opportunity while avoiding the ice pick, Hyeon-woo was running without avoiding any of his attacks. Every time his legs crossed the floor, bloody ice picks shattered. However, perhaps because this person was his younger brother, he was not able to attack him more aggressively than he thought. Hyeon-woo was embraced by a shadow rising from the floor. Then, he flew right next to Seon-woo. “...Hyung.” Even in a state where the energy explosion had gone away due to the rampage, it seemed some reason remained with Seon-woo. Unlike when Ga-jun approached, he didn’t attack right away. Because of that, Hyeon-woo was able to grab Seon-woo’s arm. But that was all he could do. Hyeon-woo, who was looking at Seon-woo with a tear-stained face, bit his lip. Then he lifted his leg. He seemed to be planning on knocking him out by kicking him in the stomach. ‘Oh my.’ Ga-jun clicked his tongue and shouted quickly. “Keep hold of him!” Fortunately, Hyeon-woo followed Ga-jun’s words exactly. He hugged the struggling Seon-woo tightly and endured it. Then, Do-jin moved Ga-jun right next to Seon-woo. However, it seemed that Hyeon-woo was the only one who was inconsiderate in removing the ice picks. He was scraped by an ice pick. ‘What is this luck.’ Ga-jun gritted his teeth and sprayed the sedative on Seon-woo’s exposed neck. However, because he quickly lowered his body and evaded it, the sedative stopped flowing through the air. With overflowing power, Seon-woo held onto his Hyung. “Hold harder!” This time, Do-jin also moved to tie up Seon-woo. A shadow rising from below moved to tie Seon-woo’s leg. Seon-woo avoided him this time as well, holding Hyeon-woo in his arms. “Use your strength, use it!” “How can I use my strength against Seon-woo!” “Just use it though! If the rampage gets worse, it’ll get dangerous!” After closing his eyes tightly, Hyeon-woo threw himself onto the floor, hooking Seon-woo’s legs. In the meantime, he himself was the one who didn’t want his younger brother to get hurt. Do-jin took care of it with a shadow. Ga-jun approached Seon-woo, avoiding the hail of ice picks. Then, he poured sedative on the exposed nape of his neck. “Success.” The flying ice picks just fell apart. “What did you sprinkle?” Ga-jun held up his bottle. “Sedatives.” He didn’t say that it was enough to put a monster the size of an elephant to sleep. After all, if you are an S-class Awakened, you’re stronger than most monsters. So nothing major would happen. Only after everything was finished did Miriel lightly fly down from upstairs. “What a fuss tonight.” “What a fuss. No, wait. Rather, have you been watching? Didn’t you think you could help?” “Why should I help humans?” “You got your meal! You have to pay for the meal!” “Hmm, is that so?” Miriel tilted her head. “Then let me help.” Miriel approached Seon-woo, who was lying in Hyeon-woo’s arms, and placed her hand on him. “What are you doing?” “Calming the rampaging energy.” “Did you have that kind of talent too?” “Angels are specialized in healing. But it’s only a temporary measure. It will be useless unless you address the underlying problem.” “An underlying problem?” At those words, Ga-jun looked at Hyeon-woo and Do-jin alternately without even realizing it. The problem was right in front of his eyes. “Can you fix this?” It hadn’t been long since his hopes had been crushed, but the immediate situation said there was no time to care about him. “First.” Ga-jun looked around and sighed. The villa was already half destroyed, and only a few parts were intact. When he looked inside, the kitchen seemed usable. “Let’s go in and talk.” It wasn’t in great condition, but it was better than being outside. Hyeon-woo nodded at Ga-jun’s words. “I will take Seon-woo.” Hyeon-woo carefully hugged Seon-woo, who was bigger than himself. He carried him like a princess, which was a bit funny. He shouldn’t be laughing now. Ga-jun desperately suppressed his laughter and followed him inside. Hyeon-woo pulled a sofa that was relatively in good condition and laid Seon-woo on it. His legs were sticking out because he was so tall, but it couldn’t be helped. “Thank you.” Miriel calmly accepted Hyeon-woo’s greeting. “I just paid for the meal.” “Thank you anyway.” “If so, I’ll accept it.” After the greetings were over, the rest of us sat down at the dining table. “Now that I’m asking, what the hell is this all about?” Ga-jun answered Hyeon-woo’s question. “It’s a rampage phenomenon of the Awakened.” “Do Awakened go on a rampage?” “But. Even if there are only a few cases, the general public doesn’t know much about it because it’s remained buried.” “Why did he go on a rampage?” Ga-jun calmly explained the reason for the rampage. “We’ve understood generally that when emotions reach their peak, they go into a rampage.” “It’s a matter of emotion.” It seemed that he was diligently rolling his head trying to find a corner. But he didn’t have to think deeply. The reason was simple. “In Ji Seon-woo’s case, he is very obsessed with his Hyung.” “It can’t be.” “Well, I told him that you were dating Han Do-jin. Wasn’t it something you would have to tell him about anyway?” “It is, however.” Hyeon-woo let out a deep sigh while washing his face dry. “I think it’s because he fears that if his Hyung gets a lover, he won’t be as loved. It is what I wonder too.” “No way. Seon-woo is my one and only younger brother. I love Seon-woo just as much, although I love Hyung too, of course. I can’t rank them.” “Then tell that to Ji Seon-woo, not me.” “I should. I should.” Do-jin stretched out his hand and gently wrapped his arms around Hyeon-woo’s shoulder. “It’s going to be okay. Let’s talk. He might be able to understand.” “I don’t think he will.” Ga-jun spoke with a grin. Seon-woo was too upright. He had founded a guild for his Hyung, whom he had separated from at an early age, and grew his power. Other people didn’t matter to him. There was only one person he yearned for, his Hyung. Because he was his only family. “Well, do it yourself. I don’t particularly like Ji Seon-woo, and I won’t be able to help him.” Then he went out on the road. It was because he had a sudden urge to smoke. “It’s crazy.” What was the point of family? He found a handrail that was in decent shape, put his hips on it, and took out a cigarette. The smoke he had after a long time felt really bittersweet. ‘It’s my fault.’ The moment he heard the reason for the rampage from Ga-jun, a thought came into his mind: ‘You’re my precious younger brother. I can’t believe I made you feel uneasy.’ Didn’t he make up his mind in the Demon Realm? That he would return for his brother. He was sure that was where his heart laid, but he couldn’t read his younger brother’s loneliness because he was enshrouded in joy. ‘I shouldn’t be like that.’ Do-jin tried to comfort him by the side, but now he couldn’t even hear him. Hyeon-woo stumbled up from his seat and sat down next to Seon-woo. “Seon-woo-ya.” He looked pretty while sleeping. A straight forehead, a pointed nose, and even reddish lips. He had all the conditions for beauty. “My sweet little brother.” While doing so, Seon-woo’s fingertips wriggled slightly. “Seon-woo-ya?” It looked like he was awake. “Hyung?” “Unn, Seon-woo-ya.” “I had a strange dream.” “What dream did you have?” Seon-woo frowned and spoke softly. “My Hyung is dating Han Do-jin.” He should have beaten Ga-jun. It just passed his mind because he was in a tough situation, but it seemed that he was the cause in the first place. All of a sudden, strength went into his fist. “Do you not like that?” “I don’t.” Seon-woo answered firmly. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Davine, YaagRabRag Davine: Seon-woo is no different from a puppy with separation anxiety. Please join the discord server. 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99. “The weather is nice.” “Isn’t it?.” Hyeon-woo lay down on his mat and stretched him out. He had eaten a bunch of sandwiches, causing him to feel full and drowsy. Do-jin’s gaze looking down at him somehow tickled. It was not because of the mood. After the nap incident, the relationship between them was getting closer. Would he be able to confess someday? Then, what would his answer be? It was an event that hadn’t happened yet, but it was fun just to imagine it. He pressed down the corner of his mouth that was trying to rise for no reason with his hand and looked up. The green trees surrounding him made him feel at ease. Maybe that was why he couldn’t answer what Do-jin said right away. “Hyeon-woo-ya, I love you.” Hyeon-woo blinked his eyes slowly and then turned his head to look at Do-jin. As he met his eyes, he blinked. His face was the same as usual except for his smile, so it was difficult to tell if what he just heard was true. Maybe he wanted to hear that, and he wondered if he himself had hallucinations. So he awkwardly turned his head, and the voice came again. “Hyeon-woo-ya, do you love me?” Do-jin reached out and gently rubbed Hyeon-woo’s cheek. He then took Hyeon-woo’s hand and placed it on his chest. Thump thump. He felt the violent movement of the heart under his palm. “Hyeon-woo-ya. I love you.” Every single word was stuck in his ear. “Love you.” At first glance, Do-jin’s red ears were visible. He seemed calm, but he was also courageous. “Do you?” Do-jin’s voice trembled slightly. The anxiety and tension could be cut with a knife. “I do.” At first, he withdrew from Do-jin out of sympathy. It was because of his relationship with his younger sister, Ye-won. However, as they lived together, his mind gradually changed. He felt comfortable with him, and he became irreplaceable by his side. He used to feel something while struggling to survive in the Demon Realm– ‘I can’t fall in love from now on.’ His emotions were worn out by suffering. The only thing that remained in his heart was that his younger brother, who he would meet in the future and would be everything to him. He believed he would never be able to love anyone else. But those worn-out feelings were revived. And the flower called love bloomed. “I love you too.” Do-jin’s face brightened. He then stretched out his hand and hugged Hyeon-woo tightly. Thanks to that, they ended up rolling on the mat. It was a day when both hearts were connected. And they had no intention of hiding it. “What?” Just as he was preparing dinner, Ga-jun dropped the knife in his hand. “I said we were dating.” “Who and who?” “Me and Do-jin Hyung.” “When?” “Today.” “Why!” Ga-jun screamed as he asked. “Since when did it happen!” “Didn’t I already answer that earlier?” “This time it’s different from when!” “Oh, it’s annoying.” Hyeon-woo waved his hand and picked up the knife that had fallen on the floor. “It is just that. Why do you have so many questions?” “Because I love you too! Damn it. I didn’t mean to say it like that.” “Uh?” This time, Hyeon-woo almost dropped the knife. “What? You love me?” “Okay! If not, then why did you think I was following you around!” “I thought you were following me because it was beneficial to your guild.” “I don’t follow anyone for that reason alone. Do you know who I am? I am Do Ga-jun!” The Guild Leader of the second-ranked Baekho Guild in Korea. He was weaker than Hyeon-woo, but that was because Hyeon-woo was outside the standard, and Ga-jun’s body lacked nothing. He had never lacked power, money or women. He threw all that away and followed him, but the answer to his actions was like this. Ga-jun rubbed his forehead with his hand. “Sorry?” Hyeon-woo put the knife on the cutting board and quietly stepped back. “Where are you going?” “I’m going to do some laundry.” “I did that earlier.” “Then I’ll hang out the laundry.” “There’s still a bit more time until the laundry is finished.” “Soy bean paste soup.” “What’s that?” “Dinner. Something delicious.” When Ga-jun replied, Miriel proudly walked over to him and sat down on a chair at her table. “Does it smell strange? You’re not going to make it with this, are you?” Then she pointed at the soybean paste. ‘Is she that ignorant or stupid?’ Unlike the first time they met, the way they talked had become very comfortable. Ga-jun sighed and replied. “I’m going to make it out of it.” “Then I don’t like it. Can you serve the spaghetti we ate last time?” “Do angels have such good appetites?” “I just eat because I have it.” He knew it was not true, but he didn’t ask again. Even in this situation, Miriel pealed with laughter. Of course, that was only for a moment. “He ran away.” It was because he confirmed that Hyeon-woo had run away from the kitchen. Ga-jun rinsed his knife again with water and cut the vegetables. He seemed unable to calm his bubbling heart unless he did something. “So you love him?” He was slicing the zucchini after the onion, and Miriel asked him right away. He almost cut his finger instead of the pumpkin. “Did you hear?” “I heard it. Angels have good ears.” “You heard it and you decided to intervene?” “Is that okay?” Miriel asked calmly. “No way!” “Why?” “Just because.” “I don’t think anything would have changed much even if I hadn’t intervened.” It was not wrong. The words, too sharp for his stupidity, pierced his heart. “You are not having dinner tonight.” “Why!” “Think for yourself.” After that, Ga-jun went back to cooking. However, if his mind was elsewhere, the cooking couldn’t have been done properly. The finished soybean paste soup was saltier than usual. Hyeon-woo, who had disappeared, showed up during dinner. However, Do-jin was standing next to him. “It’s too obvious.” “I’ll do the dishes instead.” “No, I’ll do it.” What happened in the meanwhile was a good match. “But I think the soup is too salty. Don’t eat it. I’ll make an egg roll.” “Don’t eat either. You’re still sick, but salty things aren’t good for him.” Patient of a bastard, patient! He was already healed but seeing him say that he was still a patient made him feel sick. However, there was no room for Ga-jun to intervene. “Are you really not going to give it to me?” “No!” “Isn’t this an outburst?” Then, he shut Miriel’s mouth, who was trying to say something more. He couldn’t leave her as it is, but he didn’t know what to say. In the end, Ga-jun had to feed Miriel. “Sha!” “If you don’t like it, don’t eat it!” “It’s still delicious.” “It’s salty!” “That too.” Miriel ate two bowls of rice while spitting out complaints. In addition, she got and ate egg rolls made by Do-jin. ‘Is this an angel or a pig?’ Ga-jun sighed and got up from his seat. “Did you guys do the dishes?” “Yeah.” “Then I’ll go for a walk.” “What about me!” Miriel intervened in the middle, but this time he separated. He needed some time alone to cool his head. “You go do whatever.” Ga-jun went outside. Then he met Seon-woo, who was just about to come inside. “You’re only just not showing up?” “I was busy with work.” “I have a lot to do, too. Still, I’m glad you came. Now you can babysit the angel.” “Where is Hyung?” “He’s probably in the kitchen.” Even if he died soon, he would not watch over the angel. Do Ga-jun was mean again. “You’re not going to watch the angel anymore?” “Do whatever you want. Angels are not even children. She can take care of herself.” It was because he couldn’t do it. He heard that she was an adult, but her actions were like that of a young master who grew up without lifting a finger. “You’re so cold-hearted.” Ga-jun clicked his tongue as he watched Seon-woo go inside. “Oh, did you hear what happened?” “What do you mean?” Seon-woo frowned, as if the long conversation was annoying. “Hyeon-woo started dating his Hyung, Han Do-jin.” “...huh?” In an instant, the temperature around them dropped. It didn’t take long for the temperature to go from zero to below zero. Then the dirt floor froze over and frost began to form on the trees. “Hey, hey! You are using your powers now!” Frightened, Ga-jun tried to stop Seon-woo, but it was too late. Water droplets formed around Seon-woo and turned white. And it gradually expanded its scope. It was a rampage phenomenon of the Awakened. Usually, the Awakened’s mental strength and physical strength were proportional. That was why there was little concern about not being able to control one’s own strength and running out of control. ‘But there are few, not all.’ Occasionally, in rare cases, there were times when high-level awakeners ran out of control. When emotions surpassed reason and their ability was no longer controllable. ‘Do you usually go out of control because your Hyung has a lover? Is it because the other person is male? Like homophobia?’ Ga-jun set up several reasons, but soon gave up. Whatever the reason may be, first of all, it was important to stabilize Seon-woo. ‘Can I do it?’ Ga-jun had never beaten Ji Seon-woo. Support on Kofi Chapter 100 ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Davine, YaagRabRag HM: THEY CONFESSED! ON THE 99TH CHaPTeR! WOOOOOO! YRR: Is everyone about to confess to Hyeon-woo now? lol Please join the discord server. 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98. Hyeon-woo was acting cute, so Do-jin kept pretending to be asleep. He had to force his face still, fighting the twitching corners of his mouth. Hyeon-woo stopped shaking his hand after a while. He seemed certain that Do-jin was asleep. Do-jin didn’t know what Hyeon-woo would do next. As he thought about it, something soft touched his forearm. What touched him felt like soft skin. As soon as Do-jin realized that, his heart leaped. Was it really Hyeon-woo? He wanted to open his eyes and check, but if he did that, he would run away. His heart was beating so violently he was sure Hyeon-woo would notice it. But reality was different from imagination. Hyeon-woo did not run away. He just lay down quietly next to him. After a while, the sound of even breathing came. It seemed like he was asleep. Do-jin carefully opened his eyes. Then, he saw Hyeon-woo lying facing this way. The only place he could reach was the awkwardly outstretched fingertips, but that was enough to excite Do-jin. “Are you really sleeping?” Or was he just pretending to sleep like himself? Do-jin carefully touched Hyeon-woo’s fingertips that had touched his forearm. Still, the closed eyes did not open. He wanted to be a little greedy. Do-jin grabbed the sheets and pulled them slowly. Then Hyeon-woo was dragged a little closer. Fearing that he would be caught, he paused. After a time, he rolled Hyeon-woo toward him, catching the other in his chest. They were hugging. Do-jin raised a hand before landing it on Hyeon-woo’s back. His loving heart overflowed and leaked out. “Hyeon-woo-ya, I love you.” There was no reaction from Hyeon-woo, who closed his eyes, but he tried again. I love you; I really love you. “Hyeon-woo, I love you.” Was it because of the mood? The little body seemed to flinch. “Are you really sleeping?” No answer came back to the question. After confirming that, Do-jin slowly closed his eyes. It was a happy afternoon. ‘Aaaaah!’ Hyeon-woo held back the urge to scream. If he screamed out loud, Do-jin would wake up. ‘What did I just hear?’ He knew that Do-jin liked him. However, hearing his outright confession from such a close distance stirred his heart. His face felt hot, and his heart felt like it was about to burst. He realized his heart not too long ago. That was why he thought he should confess, but it wasn’t easy for him to convey his true feelings to someone. So while he was coming from the US to Korea, he didn’t say anything to Do-jin. However, Do-jin spoke of love easily. He felt like he had lost somehow. Hyeon-woo put his forehead into the hard chest with a little grumpiness. “Okay, let’s go to sleep.” A sleepy voice patted Hyeon-woo. ‘It’s not like that.’ He couldn’t get the courage to say anything. He had decided to take a break for the time being, so he would have a chance to speak up. Hyeon-woo thought so and closed his eyes. *** Around that time, Seon-woo was managing numerous schedules. He had left behind Chan-yeong, the Deputy Guild Leader, but he couldn’t handle everything. It was only natural that he would be flooded with work upon his return. “Fine, then I’ll handle this matter.” “Thank you.” In the meantime, he had to meet the guild leaders of other guilds. It was to share some of the facts he learned in the US. Information was of immense value just by possessing it, but there were times when it had to be disseminated. Now was the time. “A demon?” Hye-sun, who heard the story, made a surprised expression. “Why are you so surprised?” “Aren’t you surprised? Although we’ve been to the Demon realm, we haven’t seen a single demon at that time. But there are demons on Earth right now.” “That’s right. It’s definitely a surprise.” Ja-yun added her own opinion to Hye-seon’s words. “Then, it means that the Ouroboros, which is causing this uproar, is an organization related to the demons.” “That’s correct.” A-yun, who followed Ja-yun, also made a serious expression. He did not reveal the existence of Alberg or Miriel. For now, they were designated as allies, so he would hide them a little longer. He had also spoken to Alberg in advance. “Then what should we do? Aren’t Demons a bit too strong for us?” “Regardless of their strength, we have to defeat them. Are you not confident?” “No, I didn’t mean it like that.” Hye-sun raised her voice. “Then it doesn’t matter.” “Is that so?” “That’s how it is.” After saying those words, Seon-woo stood up from his seat. “Are you going already?” “We still have a lot to do.” “Well. The Seon-Hyeon Guild mainly revolves around Ji Seon-woo, but since he has been away for a while, he must be busy.” “I know, right. By the way, where is Hyeon-woo?” Belatedly, A-yun wanted to see Hyeon-woo. “Why are you looking for my Hyung?” “Be-Because he’s my friend?” Seon-woo’s expression darkened. He usually hated people who were close to his Hyung, but today his reaction was particularly sharp. “Ji Seon-woo.” Ja-yun stepped forward and pushed A-yun behind him. “That’s too much. First of all, we’re allies. I do no harm to my allies.” It was a fact that Ja-yun knew. He was a rational and hard-headed man, and he was not driven by emotions. After his Hyung appeared, Seon-woo seemed to have changed, but he would still be true to himself. Nonetheless, his body moved. “I’ll be on my way then.” In the end, Seon-woo didn’t say anything about Hyeon-woo. It wasn’t until after he left the conference room that A-yun got out from behind Ja-yun. “Did I do something wrong?” “No, I don’t think you did anything wrong.” Saying that, Hye-sun drank her prepared coffee at once. “Isn’t it just a brocom being a brocom?” “Is that so? But it feels worse than before.” “He must have had a difficult time in America.” “Umm.” A-yun crossed her arms and thought about it, but that didn’t solve it. “I’m a bit anxious.” “I’ll keep an eye on Ji Seon-woo a little longer.” Ja-yun quickly responded to Ah-yun’s words. It was because she knew how right her Oppa’s senses were. “Is that what you’re going to do?” Hye-sun was the only one who looked carefree here. “You never know what happens, right?” “Okay, then let it be. Anyway, why didn’t that bastard Do Ga-jun come today?” “I know, right? He’s not one to lag like this, but he said he hasn’t returned to the Baekho Guild yet.” Seon-woo should have talked about Ga-jun, but he had left without bringing him up. That is why the remaining people questioned Do Ga-jun’s whereabouts. *** “Ack!” Ga-jun suddenly patted his itchy ear and screamed. “Noisy. Are there any drinks yet?” “You’re a great servant.” “You’re not wrong.” Miriel held out her hand toward the drink in Ga-jun’s hand. Even getting up from the chair and walking a few steps seemed troublesome. “Phew.” He wanted to bite back, but his companion was an angel. He didn’t know how much effect it would have. So it would be better to buy a favor. Ga-jun thought so, and he remained patient today as well. “Here, eat. Master.” “Come on.” Miriel calmly sipped her drink and looked out from the balcony. “The view here is nice.” “Yeah. It’s great.” Ga-jun replied and gritted his teeth. It was a problem even if the scenery was too good. This bastard angel stayed on the balcony the whole time to look at the scenery, and because of that, Ga-jun, who was reluctant to turn around, couldn’t move. Thanks to that, Hyeon-woo was left alone with Do-jin. Even now. Weren’t the two of them having a picnic on the grass in front of the villa with a mat spread out? He never told himself to come here. ‘It’s unfair!’ He didn’t know what Ji Seon-woo was doing that he couldn’t even see the tip of his nose in the villa. If he stopped, he would leave Miriel in his stead and leave. Taking a break was good, but he was nearing his limit as he continued with her. He was worried about the guild he had left behind, and sometimes he would leave the villa and talk to the Deputy Guild Leader on the phone, but the anxiety did not go away. In the first place, the Baekho Guild was no different from the Seon-Hyeon Guild. The guild could run smoothly only when Do Ga-jun was present. As he was sighing at the thought of it, something cold touched his cheek. Looking back, he saw an empty glass cup. “I drank it all.” “You want more?” “Yeah. And don’t fret. After all, isn’t life long? It won’t happen just because you rest a little.” His emotions were read by the young angel. Ga-jun rubbed his cheek with an embarrassed expression. “You can use telepathy?” “It’s a basic skill.” It was not an ordinary skill, but he refrained from commenting. “It’s the knowledge of the angel.” “Everything is good.” “Well, what do humans know?” “Well, what do the angels know?” As Ga-jun giggled and copied her words, Miriel’s fine forehead wrinkled. “An unpleasant fellow.” “Are you enjoying the drink that an unpleasant fellow like me gave you?” “Isn’t that your only strong point?” She waved her hands while saying that, but he didn’t know if this was a compliment or not. Ga-jun went downstairs to refill her cup. Support on KoFi Chapter 99, 100 ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Davine, YaagRabRag HM: where did Spotty, Kero, and Two-eyed go? I just realized….. 0s0 YRR: apparently they’re not important enough to the plot. 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97. If it weren’t for the bodyguards who had been waiting in advance, they wouldn’t have been able to get out of the airport. “It reminds me of the past.” Hyeon-woo smiled as he looked at Seon-woo. “I know.” Seon-woo answered that and then shut his mouth. Lately, his Dongsaeng has felt distant. If it was like before, he would have stuck to him right away and found out what was going on. But Hyeon-woo couldn’t even do that as his brother was avoiding him. “I have something urgent, so I’ll go first.” After walking away, Hyeon-woo was left alone with Do-jin, who he pushed in a wheelchair. Although he had made a quick recovery, Hyeon-woo remained anxious, so he was forced into a wheelchair. “Are you okay?” Do-jin asked with a worried expression as he looked at Seon-woo, whose expression had subsided. “I’m okay.” Hyeon-woo smiled awkwardly and tapped Do-jin on the shoulder. It was a call to look forward to again. “There are a lot of humans.” “Call them people.” “Doesn’t it mean the same thing as a human being?” “You’re not going to say that because you’re an angel right here, right? Then, wouldn’t it be necessary to adjust your tone to some extent?” From behind, Miriel and Ga-jun were walking and chatting. The two seemed to have become quite close. “What about Alberg?” Do-jin asked. “He said he would stay in the US for a little longer. He will try to catch the traces of the demons.” “Why?” He didn’t seem like a great person to care about such things or even help out in such matters. Do-jin had doubts. On the other hand, Hyeon-woo did not think deeply about it. “I had a request.” If you’ve been beaten, you should take revenge, it wasn’t right to be quiet. Although he would like to do it like he always had, it wouldn’t be possible as Hyeon-woo wouldn’t like it. For that reason, Hyeon-woo left Alberg in the United States. Although he didn’t feel comfortable giving Alberg a wish, he agreed to grant him one wish later. He did feel a bit uneasy about what Alberg wanted, but he assured him he wouldn’t ask for anything big. “What was your request?” “That’s a secret.” “I want to know?” “Rather than that, Hyung should get some more rest. Don’t worry about anything else, let’s just focus on recuperation.” “Okay then.” Hyeon-woo said firmly and cut off the conversation. Do-jin’s sullen expression almost weakened his heart, but somehow he overcame it. ‘When I want to take revenge, I must go alone!’ Alberg and Miriel had no choice but to help them, but the others were not going to be immensely helpful. It was usually a dangerous place. As the time they spent together grew longer, she became attached to Ga-jun. That was why she didn’t want more people to get hurt. Hyeon-woo, who got out of the airport and stood in front of the car, immediately hugged Do-jin. “This is a bit embarrassing.” Although Do-jin was shy, the other was patient. He didn’t want to add any pressure, so he neatly ignored it. After getting him into the car, he packed up and loaded the wheelchair. After that, they shared a car and headed to the safe house prepared separately by the Seon-Hyeon Guild. He even thought about going back to where he was, but this was better for the time being. The reporters who ran like crazy were dealt with separately without the help of Do-jin. “It’s okay.” Do-jin insisted that it was okay until the end, but no one listened. “Rest for now. I can roll you around as much as you want after you are all recovered.” “That’s scary in its own way.” Do-jin laughed at Hyeon-woo’s words. It had been a brief time, but because he was focused on recovery, he gained some weight again. But he was still thinner than before – the curse ate up his body from within. “Come here.” Hyeon-woo rummaged through his bag and pulled out an energy bar. “I ate breakfast earlier.” “This is a snack.” Do-jin calmly accepted the energy bar without resistance. When Awakened passes through portals, they often take snacks with them as a substitute for a meal, so they can suddenly feel full. However, Hyeon-woo did not rest his hand. After he ate the energy bar, he supplied candy. After he ate the candy, he provided Do-jin with chocolate. Something or the other kept popping out of the bag. In the meantime, he gave him a drink in case he got thirsty. “I’m going to gain weight at this rate.” “You’re not fat, you’re not fat.” Hyeon-woo said that and kept passing something on to Do-jin. In the meantime, the car arrived at the safe house. It was a fairly large villa located on a privately owned mountain. “This is nice.” Having said that, Ga-jun took Miriel and went inside first. Hyeon-woo opened the wheelchair again and sat Do-jin down. Even though Do-jin was embarrassed, he accepted it all. When the person he liked came out so actively onto him, how could he refuse it? When he went sitting in a wheelchair, he saw a spacious living room. In the meantime, Miriel and Ga-jun had already decided on a room. “Which room are you staying in?” “The biggest room.” Hyeon-woo said that and opened the door here and there. Then, he pushed Do-jin’s wheelchair into the biggest room and entered himself. “What about my room?” When Do-jin asked with a bewildered expression, the answer came back. “There’s no private room for the patient. We should just use the room together.” “Together?” Hyeon-woo nodded with his head. ‘This is a bit embarrassing.’ Do-jin laughed awkwardly and looked at Hyeon-woo. He would be sharing a room with the person he liked. Besides, there was no one to disturb them here. Alberg stayed in the US, and Seon-woo also left because he had an important job, so Ga-jun was the only one left. However, he was busy chasing the angel, Miriel. Miriel appeared to be holy, but contrary to her appearance, she either acted like a screw up or as if she had had an accident. ‘Surprisingly, being a nanny of the celestial race suits his aptitude.’ If Ga-jun knew, he would have screamed in anger, but he wasn’t here right now. “Hyeon-woo, wouldn’t it be better to use a separate room?” For now, Do-jin decided to rationally persuade Hyeon-woo. “Then what if something happens?” “What will happen in the safe house?” “I don’t know. Anyways, no. I’ll just stay here.” Do-jin tried several more times to convince Hyeon-woo, but eventually conceded defeat. After packing up and going out to the living room with the intention of having a meal, Ga-jun raised his voice. “Why are you two coming out of the same room!” Then Hyeon-woo pointed at Do-jin and said. “Patient.” “Then what about you?” It was something Do-jin liked and didn’t like. It would be better if they were sharing the same room as lovers. He licked his dry lips in regret. “Are you really just taking care of him?” “What else do you do besides taking care of him?” “No, then that’s fine.” Ga-jun answered and followed Miriel, who entered the kitchen first. Meals had to be made by oneself from pre-prepared ingredients. “You’re surprisingly good at cooking, human.” Ga-jun was a talented cook, so he did most of it. “Didn’t I tell you my name?” “I know, but you all look the same to me.” “I understand, angel. I think you can stop eating this then.” It was only after the dish was in danger of being taken away that Miriel seemed to remember Ga-jun’s name. “I remember now. Do Ga-jun.” “Yeah, good job.” Ga-jun put the bowl of food back down. From the outside, it looked like he was training the angel. “Hyung, eat a lot too.” “Unn.” Food piled up like a mountain on the plate in front of Do-jin. Hyeon-woo fed Do-jin until his stomach was full. If he hadn’t been a sturdy S-Class Awakened, he might have been sick a long time ago. After eating, there was still time left. There wasn’t much to play with in the safe house. “I will enjoy the view from the balcony.” Miriel said that and went upstairs again. “I’ll keep an eye on her then.” Ga-jun followed Miriel up the mountain. After that, only the two of them were left downstairs. “I’ll clean up then.” “I’ll help too.” “Patient, go away.” “I’m no longer a patient.” Do-jin grumbled and picked up a dry dishcloth. When Hyeon-woo washed the dishes and handed over the dishes, Do-jin wiped them off. As a result, only the sound of dripping water could be heard in the kitchen. “Dish washing is done!” “I’m done too. So what do we do now?” “I know, right.” The two looked at each other for a moment and then burst into laughter. “Should I sleep?” He was pleased with the atmosphere right now. “It’s good.” The two went back to the room. Do-jin lightly closed his eyes as the hand slowly pushed the wheelchair. He had thought it was overprotective, but he still didn’t feel bad about it. Upon arriving at the room, Do-jin was gently laid on the bed by Hyeon-woo. “Good night.” And Do-jin grabbed Hyeon-woo, who was about to leave. “Where will you sleep?” “There are a lot of rooms, so I guess it doesn’t matter where I sleep.” “Are there any rooms left with a bed?” “I guess so, but–” Hyeon-woo just blinked and stood quietly. Then, Do-jin pulled him once more, bringing him onto the bed, and quietly placed him down on the side. “Let’s sleep.” “Unn.” His body felt a bit stiff. Do-jin closed his eyes hoping it would help calm him down. How long had it been? He could feel Hyeon-woo’s movements. Hyeon-woo, who had approached him little by little, was right next to Do-jin before he knew it. Then something moved back and forth in front of his eyes. It was as if he was moving his hand to see if he was asleep. Support on KoFi Chapter 98, 99, 100 ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Davine, YaagRabRag HM: HA…… Nothing better than a cool cup of lemon on the bittersweet days…. YRR: -_- 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!

79. Yoo Chae explained to me, who was so stunned that I couldn’t react. “I think Hyung knows… It’s an overseas FPS online game called ‘Team Black’.” I came to my senses belatedly and spoke as if nothing had happened as best as I could. “I know. I’ve never tried it, but I’ve heard of it.” As far as I know, Team Black was an open world FPS game in which players were divided into factions A and B, killing each other and stealing items. It was one of the games that many Korean users played due to its hard difficulty level and realistic graphics. “I played that for a while... I came across the username ‘I’m sleepy’ in that game. He was an ill-mannered user who used abusive language in his voice and constantly used pad lip and tea bagging.” “Hu……” “I deliberately targeted him and killed him a few times, but from the next game onwards, he turned on T-bagging and continued to succeed in the first shot head. I thought he would do that because FPS games have such T-bagging movements.” “You thought that bastard was me?” “I deliberately started an argument with Hyung to find out if you were really the same person.” A headache came over me from an unimaginable story, and I touched my forehead. Just as I doubted Yoo Chae and Chae Yoo-jeong, does it mean that Yoo Chae also doubted whether I and other game user were the same person? “But when I fought, I realized that your skills were really good. I thought I would win easily. No, actually, if you look at it properly, it’s almost like I have it. Even though I was a higher level and had better items than Hyung, I barely managed to win.” While holding my head and listening to his explanation, I frowned as he continued to praise my skills. I don’t know why he gets more excited and talks about how good my gaming skills are. “Is that the end? You cleared all your doubts with just one game and skills?” “Skill and personality. And a few days later, you had a raid with me and did a discord call. Skills, personality, and even your voice are all different, so how can I doubt you?” “Why did you change your mind right away after hearing that I was a Hero ranker?” “That’s… being a Hero ranker meant that, you wouldn’t have time to play other games if you think about it. Looking at the records of ‘I’m Sleepy’, who I met on Team Black, I saw that he had over 2,000 hours of play time. It is almost impossible for one person to play both games that much.” “……” A user I met in another game had the same username as me, and he was suspicious of me because that other person was a bad user. Even if I were in that situation, I would definitely want to check to see if a bad user had joined the guild. But why doesn’t this uneasy feeling go away? Is this my problem? “I’m sorry for doubting you, Hyung. I should have told you a long time ago, but I couldn’t because I was scared that Hyung would be disappointed in me.” The explanation continued quietly over the headset. I sighed quietly so Yoo Chae couldn’t hear and raised my head. “It’s okay. I was a little embarrassed, but it wasn’t something I couldn’t understand.” “At first, I made mistakes and things got weird... but as I started playing with Hyung, I got better as a person. Everything I did toward Hyung was sincere.” “...You’re so good at saying things like that. Aren’t you embarrassed?” “You’re my Hyung, so what’s wrong?” “Anyway, I understand. I’m sorry I suddenly brought up something from the past that surprised you too.” “No. To be honest, I was able to answer more comfortably because Hyung asked the question first. Um, and...” After hesitating for a moment, Yoo Chae opened his mouth again. “I don’t think I’ll have time to play games anymore.” “What?” “I have work starting next week. I’m going to be very busy, so it’s going to be difficult to play games or keep in touch.” My mind suddenly became complicated, and I was shocked at the same time. Something suddenly happened and you couldn’t play the game? Suddenly like this? Just today, you played Zenoris all day long? “Still, I’m glad we resolved the misunderstanding before I quit.” “What.. wait a minute, you’re quitting it altogether? Zenoris?” “I will still play it when I have time, but I don’t think it will be easy. I already told you about it. Probably by tomorrow, the Gilma title will be handed over to Drink some water.” “……” It’s already all sorted out. I didn’t know what to say to the other person who was ready to quit the game. Funnily enough, I felt a strange sense of betrayal. ‘I feel betrayed by the kid who quit the game because something happened.’ I’m so embarrassed that I can’t even say it out loud. The headache became much worse than before. I barely swallowed the emotions that rose to the top of my throat, and after thinking for a while, I spit out the simplest yet sincere answer. “......It’s a shame.” “Me too. I can’t access the game, but I’ll contact you occasionally.” Yoo Chae smiled brightly, unaware of what others were thinking, and greeted me with a relieved expression. “Well, take care then, Hyung.” *** At the end of November, as the days got colder, the amount of homework increased day by day. It was already well past 9 p.m. While I was concentrating on my task with my back to the pitch-black window, someone tapped my shoulder. “Yoo Ji-han, let’s take a break.” Kim Dae-seok pointed to the hallway with his chin. After that, Eun Hae-seong was also there. I took a drink from the vending machine and moved to the smoking area. Kim Dae-seok asked me as I opened the lid of a soda can and took out a cigarette. “Are you okay?” “What.” “It seems like things haven’t been great for the past few days.” Eun Hae-seong, who also took out a cigarette, agreed with a twinkle in his eye. “That’s right. Do you always look like you’re frowning when you see me? If you’re going to use your face like that, give it to me.” “The kids who used to smile and say hello whenever they saw you are now just glaring at you. Lighten up your face.” I laughed and hastily pressed my forehead. He was definitely frowning a lot. “My head hurts a lot these days.” “Aren’t you overdoing it?” “There are so many tasks. If I continue like this, I will bury myself in schoolwork.” I couldn’t bear to agree with Eun Hae-seong’s grumbling. Because the cause of the headache was not homework. The day after Yoo Chae spoke with me, he immediately handed over the guild master position to Drink some water and stopped logging in. Harn took over the position of guild manager. ‘You said you’d be busy starting next week.’ Yoo Chae, who left the game after saying hello on Saturday, did not come in on Sunday either. I logged into the game all day and waited for him to come in. Contact was the same. Yoo Chae, who sent me trivial messages several times a day and whined about why I don’t read them, stopped contacting me starting on Saturday. Out of frustration, I tried to do it myself first, but I failed every time because Yoo Chae’s voice, telling me to have a good time without any regrets, lingered in my ears. So, I let Yoo Chae leave without being able to properly ask him questions related to ‘Chae Yoo-jeong.’ “Fuck…….” As I exhaled the smoke from my cigarette, I once again muttered the curse word I had been repeating for four days to myself. I don’t know why I feel so bad. It’s even more crazy because it’s so frustrating since I couldn’t solve the question that arose between ‘Yoo Chae’ and ‘Chae Yoo-jeong’. “Your complexion doesn’t look good. Why don’t you get some rest? Seeing you still do it, I think you’ve finished it to some extent. Take it easy.” Kim Dae-seok, who drank the entire drink in two mouth-fulls considering his size, was worried as he threw the empty can into the trash can. Do I look that bad? For no reason, I touched my mouth with my hand. “It’s because I have a lot to worry about, but it’s okay now.” Sure. It was too much to think about Yoo Chae any more than this. Why are you thinking about a guy who went looking after his own business? “I need to make a phone call.” Eun Hae-seong stubbed out his cigarette, took out his cell phone, and left the smoking area. Kim Dae-seok, who was glaring at Eun Hae-seong’s retreating back, slowly came next to me and asked in a low voice. “Hey, hey. Are you like this because of what had happened?” “What do you mean?” “Why, you know what I said last time. About the Early Evening Gilma, you asked me if he was Gamgack. Were the two really the same person? Is that why you’re like this?” “……” The hand holding the cigarette suddenly trembled. I remembered Chae Yoo-jeong’s voice asking me to take some time, and Yoo Chae’s voice telling me to take care. “No... they had nothing to do with each other. I misunderstood.” “Right? As expected. In reality, they can’t be the same person.” Kim Dae-seok was right. It was all just my imagination. In the past, I would have suspected that when Yoo Chae said, ‘Something happened,’ he meant becoming a professional athlete. But now I know that’s not the case. There’s clear evidence, but I don’t have enough strength left to continue stubbornly. “I don’t know what’s going on, but I hope it gets resolved. Let’s go in now. Eun Hae-seong will follow on his own, right?” I entered the building following Kim Dae-seok, who was stretching and making noises like an old man, and took out my cell phone to check that I had been contacted. [Chae Yoo-jeong: Are you at school today too?] [Chae Yoo-jeong: Have you had dinner?] [Chae Yoo-jeong: It’s not because I want js to eat together, it’s because I’m worried!ㅜ ] [Chae Yoo-jeong: (emoticon)] [Chae Yoo-jeong: Are you very busy tomorrow too..?] Among the chat rooms and small greetings, a message from Chae Yoo-jeong caught my eye. After hesitating for a while with my hand on the screen, I ended up putting my phone back in my coat pocket without replying. [-1] annotation T-bagging: This refers to cases of continuing to use attack motions even after killing an opponent in a game, or performing insulting actions such as sitting on a corpse and then standing up. [-2] First shot head: In a first-person shooting game, it means that the first shot fired hits the head. 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96. After running for a while, Seon-woo stopped at the spot. He had already left the hospital and was standing in the middle of an unknown park. He just followed Hyeon-woo because his Hyung was holding the hand of a woman he didn’t know and wanted to see what was going on. He heard something he didn’t want to hear. ‘I like Han Do-jin!’ His Hyung said that. He knew that the ‘like’ that Hyung said was not the ‘like’ in the sense of liking things. ‘I know.’ Hyung promised to always be by his side, but he knew that promise would not last forever. There were more people in the world than just the two of them, and he thought that there might be someone among them who would attract his Hyung’s heart. So, he was determined to be prepared, but now that the event actually occurred, his heart ached, and it was difficult to bear it. When he closed his eyes, he still remembered his Hyung hugging him in a small room. He remembered the promise that the two of them would always be together. “How can you say that?” He hated his Hyung. How long had he been back, and he already fell for someone else? No, maybe the years they were separated in the first place were the problem. If they had stayed together, then he might have been different. He regretted the past even though he knew that it was inevitable since it had already passed. “Hyung.” Seon-woo bit his lip. *** Miriel kept her promise. Hyeon-woo was worried that she would say something else in the middle, but it was for naught. She removed the curse from Do-jin. “Why couldn’t you have just done it?” Alberg calmly answered Ga-jun’s grumpy question. “Because of the compatibility of attributes.” In terms of cursing, detoxifying poison, and healing wounds, the angels were considered to be the best. Once freed from the curse, Do-jin’s breathing became more comfortable. His health and stamina had been cut off while under the curse, but Miriel said that he would recover as quickly as his original foundation was strong. “Thank you!” Hyeon-woo thanked Miriel. “Enough.” Miriel waved her hand and received a rough greeting. She said that once she cursed at Hyeon-woo’s request. It was the result of her heart being moved. But the uneasiness remained. Because the other was a human, who was being followed by demons. So she thought she would keep a little distance. Pushing away Hyeon-woo, who seemed like he was about to bow again, Miriel left the hospital room. Then, with a dark expression on her face, she spotted a human heading this way. “Then who might he be?” “That is Ji Seon-woo. He’s Hyeon-woo’s younger brother.” Ga-jun, who came after her, gave a brief explanation. “Your younger brother?” Did she think that one was much older? Miriel tilted her head, but she didn’t interfere any further than that. “Where did you go and why are you here now?” “I went to look for healers just in case.” “Aha! But I don’t think a healer is needed anymore. The angel over there lifted the curse. The doctor went to see her, but now she says we just need to wait for his natural recovery.” “That’s great.” “Your expression doesn’t seem like that.” Responding to Ga-jun’s words, Seon-woo looked at him again with an expression asking what he was talking about. That bastard Bro-com. Ga-jun clicked his tongue and followed Miriel, who walked away leaving Seon-woo alone. He didn’t want to, but he was the only person to watch over the angel now. “Hey, come with me!” “No! Why should I go with a human like you?” “You don’t know a thing about here!” As he quickly caught up to her, Miriel openly frowned. However, Ga-jun did not give in to her and naturally stood by her side. Although she was an angel, the enemy of Alberg, she may have had a part that could be exploited somewhere. ‘There’s nothing wrong with being close after all.’ So Ga-jun pretended to be kind and led Miriel to the hospital cafe. Seon-woo hesitated for a moment in front of the hospital room door. And then he opened the door. Do-jin, who was always lying on the bed with a dying face, stood upright. He turned to his Hyung, who was sitting next to him. The expression that was dark all the time was bright. “Hey, you’re here?” It was Alberg who greeted Seon-woo first. He nodded and looked at his Hyung again. The way he whispered and smiled with Do-jin was like sunshine. But the sunlight was not shining on him now. His stomach twisted. A bubbling black thing rose up to his throat. Seon-woo raised his hand and scratched his neck involuntarily. But nothing caught on the nails. “Hyung.” When he belatedly called his Hyung, he turned around. “Seon-woo-ya!” His Hyung jumped up from his seat and approached him. “What happened?” With an excited attitude, Hyeon-woo explained step by step what had happened so far. The angel descended with Alberg’s help, the angel treated Do-jin, and so on. “The person I saw earlier was an angel?” “Miriel? That’s right! Ga-jun probably followed her just now.” “Do Ga-jun?” “Unn!” It seemed that at some point the wall between Ga-jun and his Hyung had begun to crumble. Otherwise, there was no way he could speak so comfortably. His heart seemed to sink deeply. When he suddenly looked up, Alberg was looking at Seon-woo. They were eyes that knew something. “Hyeon-woo, Han Do-jin said he wanted to drink water?” “What? Then I’ll give it to him.” His Hyung turned around and walked towards Do-jin. It seemed that he was suffocating. So, Seon-woo turned around and walked out of the hospital room. “You’re leaving already?” “I have a lot of work to do.” That was it. His Hyung did not follow Seon-woo. Seon-woo continued walking and stood in front of the elevator. ‘I’d rather die.’ He should have disappeared from this world before Hyung understood his heart. Horrible thoughts ran through his head. The elevator that stayed on the high floor did not think it would come down easily. Eventually, he couldn’t stand it and headed for the stairs. The darker the stairs as he went down, the more his heart sank. “Hmm.” Alberg’s eyes twinkled when he saw Seon-woo leaving the hospital room. ‘This is going to be fun.’ The younger brother, who had an ardent desire to monopolize his older brother, was gradually being encroached on by the darkness. ‘The words of the angel were not wrong.’ Humans are weak and easily stained and broken. It wasn’t that the body was weak. If so, S-class Awakened wouldn’t be broken. What they were talking about was the heart. The obsession intensified and seemed to have reached its limit. How long would the broken heart last? He wouldn’t know what it was in the past, but now it was easier to get in touch with Demonic energy than before. It was because some of the demons infiltrated and opened the portal from time to time. Demonic energy pierced weak hearts really easily. ‘The cause must be Han Do-jin.’ He hesitated a bit, but it seemed like he did an excellent job saving Han Do-jin. If he did it well, he might be able to use Han Do-jin against Ji Seon-woo and make them both disappear. It wasn’t a moral choice, but so what. Being born in the Demon Realm and he was raised like this. If everything to be obsessed with disappears, then Hyeon-woo would be able to abandon his place of birth. Alberg raised the corners of his mouth and smiled. *** When Seon-woo found out that Do-jin was awake, he started to move briskly. He hurriedly settled matters with his business partners and received a gift of thanks from the United States. In the meantime, momentous changes have taken place in the United States as well. Bacardi was branded as a criminal, and most of the members of the Phoenix Guild were put on the wanted list. And in the chaos, Leon became the president of the World Awakened Association. Since most of Bacardi’s actions were taken care of by him, there was no opposition. “Congratulations.” The party to celebrate the election of the president of the association was held in a small way. They rented a hotel hall and invited only important people to have a light meal. Compared to the scale originally planned, it was shabby. “Thank you.” Receiving greetings from Seon-woo, who served as the representative of Korea, Leon also returned his bow. “I’ve really received a lot of help from you.” “Of course I had to help.” “Even so, many people had to go back because of what happened.” Leon smiled bitterly. Compared to Korea, New York in the United States was a mess. Naturally, other countries had no choice but to worry about their own affairs. That was why every Awakened with a high rank was called back. South Korea also recently asked Seon-woo to return home. It seemed that he couldn’t stand it anymore because he was anxious. Fortunately, Do-jin had recovered a lot, so he thought he could go back. “Call me if you ever need help.” Leon parted with those words and turned to deal with someone else. He had great convictions, so he wouldn’t go against his word. There were difficulties after coming to the United States, but there were many rewards harvested as well. Based on this, the Seon-Hyeon Guild would reach a higher place. They returned through a chartered flight. Even though he landed secretly at the airport, there were already a lot of people waiting. It seemed that the news had leaked somewhere. “Ji Seon-woo-ssi! A portal opened in New York. What exactly happened there!” “I heard you did an excellent job! Please let me know!” He was mobbed by many journalists. “Hyeon-woo-ya-aack! Did you get hurt?” “Handsome Ji Seon-woo! Uplifting national prestige!” Even the fans swarmed around the brothers. The airport was in chaos. Support on KoFi Chapter 97, 98, 99, 100 ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Davine, YaagRabRag YRR: I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I do not like brocon. Kinda gross. I’m here for Ga-jun and Miriel getting together. 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!

95. “It’s a work of power. What are you planning to do with him?” Miriel answered sharply. ‘As expected, I don’t like demons.’ Since she was young, she had been taught that demons were detestable species, but there was no way she would change her mind now. “I’ll give you terrible pain.” “Hey, did you think you would kneel in front of the pain!” Alberg then raised his fist. Miriel took a defensive posture against him. The room, which had been quiet the entire time, became noisy. “Stop!” Hyeon-woo, who came in between the two, raised his palm. “This is a hospital room. Stop it, Alberg.” “But that’s all nonsense!” “You must be the one, who’s talking nonsense!” “Stop it, too, Miriel. We have a patient here.” Miriel came out rugged, but first, she took back her fighting stance. Only then did Alberg lower his fist, but his expression was dissatisfied. “If that kid wasn’t needed, I would have killed him long ago.” “You are saying what I wanted to say.” The atmosphere turned grim again. And then, a familiar voice reached Hyeon-woo’s ears. “Hyeon-woo-ya.” It was Do-jin’s voice. “Do-jin Hyung!” Hyeon-woo turned around and knelt down next to Do-jin. Seeing him like that, Do-jin closed his eyes and smiled. It was a sweet and friendly smile. But as he looked at him, something choked up came out from the depths of his chest. “Why are you laughing?” Hyeon-woo said in a trembling voice. “It’s nice to see you.” Who was responsible for this? Why was this person being so generous? Hyeon-woo felt his eyes grow hot. “Are you okay?” As if he had noticed that feeling, Do-jin comforted Hyeon-woo. “Am I okay – what’s okay! When you are dying right now!” “I have no regrets. If I went back to that situation, I’d still do the same thing.” “If we went back to that situation, we should both think about surviving. Why would you act the same!” “That’s right, huh.” Having said that, Do-jin started to cough. “Doctor–should I call a doctor?” Do-jin stopped Hyeon-woo from reaching out his arm to ring his bell. “No.” “But you are coughing like this!” “This is alright.” The cough barely subsided after a while. “Hyeon-woo-ya.” “Don’t talk. Rest now.” “No, I have to say this.” “What are you saying?” “Don’t risk your life for me.” Hyeon-woo’s stomach twisted because his voice was overly determined. He casually laid down his life. Why did he do that? “No!” The answer that came naturally was not good. “Hyeon-woo-ya.” “No, You can’t!” “Hyeon-woo-ya, listen!” Following Hyeon-woo, Do-jin also raised his voice. “I don’t want to lose you.” “That’s the same for me too.” At Hyeon-woo’s words, Do-jin raised the corner of her mouth and smiled. It was a kind of sad smile. ‘I don’t want to die.’ He wanted to live and stay by Hyeon-woo’s side. After his death, Hyeon-woo might meet someone else. He would hold his hand with another, kiss him, and touch his skin. It was terrifying to even think about it, but Do-jin had no intention of letting out all of that emotion. Because he wanted Hyeon-woo to always be happy. ‘But you must live.’ He didn’t want to sacrifice Hyeon-woo’s life to survive. Do-jin stretched out his trembling hand and stroked Hyeon-woo’s cheek. His smooth cheeks were wet and damp. His heart ached at the sight of Hyeon-woo crying without a sound. He didn’t want him to cry, but he did. “Don’t cry.” Hyeon-woo shed tears without answering. “I’m not crying.” He lay and put his hand on top of Do-jin’s. His hands were still big, but he didn’t feel the strength. ‘Damn you angel!’ If they say that they can treat it, then they can treat it. Whether it was a demon or an angel, did that even matter? Hyeon-woo closed his eyes tightly and opened them. Then, he carefully put Do-jin’s hand on the bed. “Don’t think about strange things, and just rest.” Having said that, Hyeon-woo approached Miriel and grabbed her hand before she could say anything. “Follow me.” Embarrassed, Miriel tried to take her hand away, but couldn’t overcome Hyeon-woo. That was right, when he was in the Demon Realm, he fought with Alberg. It was easy to deal with Miriel, who was in a class lower than that. “Hey!” Ga-jun tried to follow but was stopped by Spotty with his eyes piercing his body. “Alberg, don’t follow me either.” The eyes looking back are fierce. Alberg shrugged his shoulders and raised both hands. “I have to follow you!” Frustrated, Ga-jun hit his chest with his fist, but Alberg looked carefree. “Hyeon-woo knew what to say to the angel!” “Perhaps he would give his life and ask for Han Do-jin to be cured?” “Why didn’t you follow him when you knew that?” “Well, I don’t think a kid would go that far.” “You don’t think that? Didn’t she openly tell him to give up his life?” Alberg laughed at Ga-jun’s words. “Looks like she’s still less affected by the ideologies of the Angels.” “Are you sure?” “Certainly.” Only then did Ga-jun release the tension from his body. In the meantime, Do-jin lost his mind again. If not, he would have been the first to get up and follow Hyeon-woo. “By the way, isn’t Han Do-jin your love rival? You don’t have to save him, do you?” “That’s the same for you. There’s no reason to save Han Do-jin, right?” “Yes, that’s true.” Alberg ran his hand over his chin. “I don’t even know why I did it either.” Ga-jun scratched his head with his hand. Both of them were fools. Giving everything for love, while he himself does not know why. “If you don’t know, then it’s fine.” Ga-jun pulled a chair and sat down on it, his arms crossed, and his eyes closed. “What are you doing!” “What are you doing!” Miriel, who had been unintentionally dragged to the corner of the rooftop, got angry. Then Hyeon-woo pushed her inside and raised his hand to hit the wall. Bang! There was a tremendous sound that was not likely to have been made by a human being. Fortunately, no one was on the roof. “Miriel.” “Huh?” Miriel shrugged her shoulders involuntarily at Hyeon-woo’s force. It’s small and doesn’t look strong, but it’s strange. “You said you would heal him if I gave you my life, right?” “That’s why I did say.” “Then I’ll give it to you now.” Seeing him approaching with his chest open, Miriel flinched and leaned back, but there was nowhere to back off. She sighed deeply and looked into Hyeon-woo’s eyes. “Is that person that precious?” “Yes.” “To the point where it’s okay to give up your life?” “Yes.” Miriel became lost in her thoughts. Her father said that humans were weak and had a propensity to evil. She thought the same of this man too, especially as he was close to Alberg, a demon. But her ideas were faltering a little. ‘Can a weak human lay down his life for others.’ A question arose. That was why she wanted to assess it. Would he be able to stick to his opinions to the end? Miriel distanced herself from Hyeon-woo and took out her spear. A precious spear telling her to defeat evil. She aimed the spear at his neck. “It may be painful.” “It’s okay.” Miriel drew her strength and threw out her spear. The spear, which was extended at high speed, was directed at Hyeon-woo’s neck. Then, with the spear embedded in a little of his neck, she stopped. Avoiding it, crying, or trembling. None of her imaginations fit what happened. He just stood there smiling. “Are you not afraid of death?” “Is there such a person, who doesn’t?” “But why?” Hyeon-woo answered Miriel’s question by rolling his eyes. “Should I say it here?” “Okay.” “I haven’t properly told Do-jin Hyung yet.” “It has nothing to do with me.” “Okay, I’ll tell you.” Hyeon-woo took a deep breath and said. “Because I like Do-jin Hyung.” “You like him?” “Yes, I like Han Do-jin!” Hyeon-woo, who shouted loudly, had a face that looked relieved. He probably didn’t notice the other human watching him from behind. If he had known, he would have lowered his voice. “I get it.” Miriel withdrew her spear. In the meantime, blood was bleeding from Hyeon-woo’s neck, but neither she nor Hyeon-woo cared. “I’ll heal whoever you want.” “Really?” “Really.” “Then what is the price?” “It’s done. I just said that to assess you. Instead, I’ll go with you to keep an eye on the demons.” Hyeon-woo’s expression bloomed at Miriel’s words. “Thank you!” “Alright. Then let’s go back.” The other human beings who appeared for a while had already disappeared. For a human being, he seemed to have great skills. He didn’t seem particularly hostile, so she didn’t think he was an enemy. Miriel glanced at the spot where she had moved from before turning her attention to Hyeon-woo. ‘Well, it doesn’t matter.’ It could have been someone passing by. “Then let’s go!” At first, it seemed that she had to solve this one. Miriel said, shaking off Hyeon-woo who was holding her hand again. “I can go by myself!” “Alright!” This expression looked much better than the gloomy face. Miriel thought so and she followed Hyeon-woo. Support on KoFi Chapter 96, 97, 98, 99, 100 ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Davine, YaagRabRag YRR: Did the angel just say she’s going to join their group?! 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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78. “You don’t have to take me there.” As I said this while carrying the box containing his luggage to the car, Chae Yoo-jeong followed behind, holding another box, and smiled brightly. “I have to go move my luggage to the dorm anyway. And it’s late, so how can I let you go alone?” “It’s 7:30 now.” “……” “It’s dark outside. It’s dangerous!” Are you crazy? Of course, the days got shorter and it was as dark as midnight. Oh no, it’s not even 8 p.m., but this is the first time in my life that I’ve heard someone say that it’s dangerous. I’m a healthy young man in my 20s who served in the military. “Don’t go somewhere and say something like that.” “Why am I saying this to someone other than Hyung?” “...let’s go.” The car left the underground parking lot and left the apartment complex. “Yes.” Chae Yoo-jeong, who was constantly looking at me in the passenger seat while driving, opened his mouth when the signal went off. Chae Yoo-jeong asked carefully in a very stiff voice. “Hyung, today was so good.” “There is a lot of good to be had.” “Th….” “Can’t we meet again next week and hang out?” As I was sorting out the situation by thinking over and over the moment when Yoo Chae sent me a message, I turned my head to that question. Chae Yoo-jeong was looking straight ahead as he was driving, and a nervous look was evident on the side of his face. “You think playing with me is so much fun that you want to keep seeing me?” “Of course it’s fun for me. It’s really nice to be able to meet my Hyung and have a conversation like this.” I had a strange feeling seeing Chae Yoo-jeong say without hesitation that he was happy to meet me. How can he express things like that between men without any hesitation? It’s amazing every time I see it. “I don’t know what Hyung would like.” “I’m.......” My time with Chae Yoo-jeong wasn’t bad, but I didn’t feel it had much meaning. The reason I always accepted Chae Yoo-jeong’s offer to meet me in the first place was because of Yoo Chae. But now the situation has changed. If I go home today and meet Yoo Chae and solve the last problem, I will no longer have to doubt myself. So... I didn’t really want to meet Chae Yoo-jeong any more. ‘What should I answer?’ It’s a bit difficult to say out loud that you don’t want to meet in this atmosphere. Feeling embarrassed, I watched the lights passing by outside the car window and quickly came up with an excuse. “Well. It’s exam time soon, so I don’t know what will happen.” “Is it the exam period? So are you very busy?” “There are a lot of assignments, but it’s okay if exams overlap. I think I’ll live at school for a while.” Chae Yoo-jeong’s stiff shoulders slumped at my rejection. “I don’t mind hanging out for an hour or two.” “I have to reduce my eating time while doing assignments and preparing for exams. I was at school when I called you about the interview.” “Ah…” Chae Yoo-jeong, who was greatly heartbroken, looked at me with a face like a puppy getting caught in the rain. I steadfastly pretended not to see it. Even if you look at it like that, it doesn’t work. I didn’t want to cause trouble by adding various words to get my sympathy. Just like last time, I parked the car near the convenience store and Yoo-jeong followed me out of the car. “Thank you for taking me here.” “Excuse me, Hyung.” Chae Yoo-jeong, who had been dozing off while holding both his hands together, opened his mouth with an expression of lack of confidence. “Then you can meet me and have a meal… Can’t you make time for me sometimes?” Less than 20 minutes had passed since I thought I couldn’t do it, but my heart wavered a little when I faced Chae Yoo-jeong, who looked as dejected as he sounded. “...if it’s only sometimes.” I can’t help it. If you think about it, didn’t Chae Yoo-jeong spend money twice for him– on beef and today’s delivery food? If you just get something and then cut off contact, it’s trash, so it’s better to buy it once or twice and then call it a day. “Yes. That’s enough.” Chae Yoo-jeong smiled and took a step back from me. “Goodbye, Hyung. I’ll just go now.” “Okay. Drive carefully.” “Yes.” After saying my final goodbyes, I turned away first and headed home, leaving Chae Yoo-jeong behind. As I walked down the alley lit by yellow streetlights with my brows furrowed, I couldn’t stand it anymore and stroked my bangs in annoyance. ‘I’m so bothered, really.’ Why are you smiling like that? I can’t understand why he’s so sincerely disappointed about not being able to eat with me as if it’s such a big deal. “Ha... let’s forget it, forget it.” I sighed and tried to push Chae Yoo-jeong’s face away from my thoughts. For now, we need to focus on Yoo Chae. *** After arriving home and washing up, I logged in to Zenoris. As soon as I entered, I first checked whether Yoo Chae was connected. As expected, the guy entered the game just fine. [Guild] Drink some water: Hi~ [Guild] TheHunter: Insider (1) sleepy guy is here. [Guild] Seasoned Crab Sauce: hi hi [Guild] Mocha Bread: Hi [Guild] This is Dorahee: Sleepy hi, haha [Guild] I’m sleepy: hi hi [Guild] I’m sleepy: Why did I become an insider? [Guild] TheHunter: It would be obvious if you came into the game at this time on the weekend, hu... [Guild] Crazy Hunting Friend: I agree, You should play games early in the morning like me ㅋㅋ [Guild] Manaolingnam: You’re proud haha [Guild] Yoo Chae: Hyung>< [Guild] Harn: Hi hi [Guild] I’m sleepy: hi [Yoo Chae: Hyung hyung] [Yoo Chae: Are you home?] Yoo Chae noticed that I was online and chatted with me separately on messenger. I left it alone for now and spoke to Harn. [I’m sleepy: Harn-nim] [Harn: Yes?] [I’m sleepy: I asked this last time too] [I’m sleepy: Do you know what time Yoo Chae logged in today?] [Harn: ???ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ] [Harn: What kind of bet are you making? ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ] [I’m sleepy: It’s important] [Harn: ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ] Harn, who had a strange misunderstanding, laughed excitedly and answered right away. [Harn: I overslept today, so I turned it on during the day] [Harn: Gilma-nim came in first] [Harn: I don’t know what time he was online] [I’m sleepy: Have you been playing the game ever since?] [Harn: Hmm] [Harn: It looks like he was doing something with Drink some water-nim earlier] [Harn: I’m also busy completing some quests today, so I’m not sure.] [Harn: I didn’t log out] [I’m sleepy: Yes] [Harn: If you don’t tell me why, I won’t be able to sleep at night because I’m curious] [I’m sleepy: Thanks for letting me know tk tk] [Harn: ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ] [Harn: I really wonder what the two of you are plotting togetherㅇㅅㅇ] [Harn: You must tell me later] [I’m sleepy: ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ] [I’m sleepy: ok I’ll tell you later] Although I didn’t have the slightest desire to explain, I said I would find out as soon as possible and sent a messenger chat to Yoo Chae. [I’m sleepy: Of course I’m home] [I’m sleepy: Do you want to do a discord call?] [Yoo Chae: Yes] [Yoo Chae: Yes yes yes!!] [Yoo Chae: Very much] [I’m sleepy: ㄱㄱ] After exhaling slowly, I put on the headset and turned on the discord call. For the past month, in some ways, I’ve been doing something in vain. I tried to secretly gather evidence without Yoo Chae or Chae Yoo-jeong finding out that I was suspicious, but I wasted time in vain. ‘I should have done this a long time ago.’ If that were the case, there wouldn’t have been any inconvenience for over a month. Even if Yoo Chae was disappointed in me or criticized me, I should have asked him honestly and then apologized if I was wrong. “Hello, Hyung.” “Hi.” Yoo Chae entered the voice call room and greeted me in a bright voice. “You said you called me earlier... It was Hyung who did it, right?” “Ah, it’s true that I did it.” “I’m sorry. I don’t look at my phone when I’m playing games... so I didn’t know you’d contact me because you said you were busy today.” “It’s alright.” “Yeah. So what did you call me about?” I was wondering how to start the conversation, but thankfully Yoo Chae took the initiative to ask a question. After clearing my throat once, I opened my mouth. “Actually, there’s something I’ve wanted to ask you for a while.” “What do you want to ask me?” “I would like you to answer honestly.” “What is it?” Yoo Chae’s voice sounded like he was just curious, without any trace of nervousness. “Do you remember when I first came to Early Evening Guild? You quarreled with me. Saying that you don’t like the nickname.” “Ah... yes. I remember.” “I still don’t understand that.” This was the decisive reason why I was suspicious of Yoo Chae and Chae Yoo-jeong. “You changed your attitude when you heard that I was a Hero ranker.” “.......” “I thought it was because Hero’s username and Zenoris’ username were the same... so I thought you changed your attitude. Is that right?” As soon as he finished speaking, a cold silence came. The silence stretched for a long time, but I waited for Yoo Chae’s answer without prompting him. “Um….” After a while, Yoo Chae opened his mouth in an embarrassed voice. “I understand what you’re trying to say, but I misunderstood for another reason.” “...For another reason? What do you mean?” “Actually… I’ve already encountered the nickname ‘I’m Sleepy’ in another game.” What? “Before starting Zenoris, I played another FPS game for a while, and there I met a bad-mannered user with the nickname ‘I’m Sleepy.’” —-- Notes: [1] Insider - 인싸[In-ssa] 인싸 in Korea is someone who gets along very well with lots of people, follows all the trends and are considered very cool! The slang is derived from 인사이더 which means Insider! --- Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor: Meimei Support on Kofi: Chapter 79, 80 Chapter 81, 82, 83, 84 Chapter 85, 86, 87, 88 Chapter 89, 90, 91, 92 —--- HM: My brain has stopped working MM: YC PLEASE IF YOU’RE LYING PLEASE STOP NOW– We made a Discord Server! please join us!