34. “Do-jin-ssi, I hope you go first!” “Do-jin-ssi? That’s right. Those clothes are definitely not good on you anymore.” It was a basic piece of clothing that would never go out of fashion, but it felt too old on him. “……These were the clothes my sister bought me.” “If it’s your sister… Ah! I must have looked at it wrong. Looking at it again, it seems like a very good fit.” A-yun was sweating profusely as she changed her words. “It’s okay.” “Yes, um. Shall we pick some clothes then?” “I want to be the one to pick them!” This time, Hyeon-woo came out. It was because he wanted to repay Do-jin and style him with new clothes as his gratitude for lending him a jumper. Even though it was pocket money his younger brother gave him, he had money. So, it was okay if he bought one or two suits. That was his idea. “I’m fine, you see.” Hyeon-woo caught Do-jin who was about to retreat. “Will you wear them at least, right?” At the next question, Do-jin could not back down any further. Sometimes, Hyeon-woo approached him as if there was no line between them. During those times, Do-jin was perplexed, but he accommodated it. He was afraid that he wouldn’t tell him more about his sister and seeing him like this reminded him of her. “Yes.” Hyeon-woo smiled brightly at Do-jin’s answer and looked around at the clothes in the store. What clothes would suit him? I have no knowledge of fashion. In the Demon Realm, I could only wear clothes from when I was young, and when I came back to the modern age, Seon-woo picked out the clothes for me. So, he took out clothes that caught his eye in moderation. It was a light sweater that was good to wear in the fall. “Would you like to wear this?” Having quietly accepted the sweater, Do-jin went into the dressing room. It didn’t take long to change. Although it was a sweater he picked casually, it looked better than he thought because his body was in good shape. ‘No, how can I have a body like that?’ Hyeon-woo came closer without realizing it and touched Do-jin’s upper body. I had noticed it since his thighs were firm, but his whole body was like a weapon. But I didn’t really like it at the same time. I was just envious of course. ‘Why can’t I build muscles like those!’ Although he had fine muscles, he was far from that kind of body. Do-jin flinched as Hyeon-woo poked his body just because he was grumpy. “Wow. It fits better than I thought. So what do you say about that?” A-yun, who was approaching him all of a sudden, looked at Do-jin’s shaggy hair. “I think it would be much better if we go and trim your hair. Shall we go get a haircut today?” “Let’s go!” Hyeon-woo proactively agreed. “I like it this way. It’s comfortable.” “I think it’s inconvenient though.” His face wasn’t ugly, but it would be much better if he removed the hair that covered his eyes. But he doesn’t like it that much. Hyeon-woo made a sad expression. Well, it was a pity. Let’s have him try on some more clothes. A sweater, a fashionable T-shirt, and even a blazer. Do-jin came out wearing whatever he was given, and each time Hyeon-woo rubbed his chin with his hand and looked at him like a fashion savvy person. He got worried about which one he should buy as he went well with anything he wore. I had enough money to buy them all, even so I just couldn’t spend all the money my younger brother had earned. As he was thinking seriously, Seon-woo, who had been sitting on the sofa watching the whole time, approached him and hung on his back. “Hyung.” I could dress up well too. I didn’t know why he only cared about Do-jin. Seon-woo tried not to express the displeasure that was coming to his mind, and he played foolishly like a baby next to Hyeon-woo. A-yun and Ja-yun’s eyes widened as if they were about to pop out, but he didn’t mind a single bit. What’s important to Seon-woo was not the gaze of others. “Ah, would you like to try on some clothes too, Seon-woo?” At Hyeon-woo’s words, Seon-woo smiled shyly and nodded his head coldly. Then, he pointed to the same sweater Do-jin was wearing. “I want to wear that.” Unlike Do-jin, who showed an awkward attitude, Seon-woo knew how to catch the attention of others. When he changed his clothes and came out, his eyes turned towards it in one second. Hyeon-woo applauded without realizing it. So Seon-woo put on again what Do-jin was wearing. It looked like a protest , but only Hyeon-woo didn’t know that. My younger brother just wanted to try on some clothes too but I feel a little sorry that I hadn’t paid enough attention to him. After Seon-woo, Hyeon-woo tried on clothes, and then A-yun. After that, they bought clothes and gave them to each other. A-yun to Hyeon-woo, Hyeon-woo to Do-jin and Seon-woo, and Seon-woo to Hyeon-woo. “I’ll wear it well.” “Thank you, Hyung.” “No, thank you.” Although I bought it as a gift for him, the money belonged to Seon-woo. Hyeon-woo scratched his cheek because it was awkward. After the gift giving process was over, A-yun stepped out again. “Okay then, we did some shopping, so let’s go eat something delicious! I already reserved the restaurant.” The restaurant A-yun had reserved was a Korean-style restaurant in a remote location. At first glance, it looked like a hanok[1] as there was no signboard, but it was actually a restaurant. He had heard that such a place existed, but when he visited in person, he was still intrigued and wanted to look around. “Welcome.” The owner, with a gentle impression, led them to the inner room. They sat in the room and opened the door to glance at the well-manicured garden. As soon as everyone took a seat, warm towels and tea came out. “I’m going out for a moment.” A-yun, who got up from her seat to open the door, stepped out. She thought about going to the bathroom for a while. She had no hesitation in her steps as this was a place she had been to several times. ‘Now that it seems that a lot of their vigilance has been lifted, it would be good to ask questions slowly while continuing like this. What should I ask first?’ As she was shaking her head, perhaps she suddenly had a bad feeling. So, looking behind her, A-yun saw a man in staff uniform. He greeted A-yun, and A-yun lightly bowed her head to receive the greeting. And just as she was about to pass by, there was a face that passed through her mind. ‘Uh?’ A new Awakened person in a changed world brought peace to the world by slaughtering monsters. They were kind of a hero to the economy in such a way. But how can all human beings be only good? Some people stood between good and evil, while others didn’t. Rather than destroying monsters, they harmed the people and brought chaos to society. They are called as: Villain. They were a social evil. For this reason, bounties were often attached to their necks, and some were given cash to catch them. ‘Burst Bomber.’ The ability to touch a person and blow up his or her hand. He was a person who killed dozens of people and was vilified as a person with a bounty. She moved quickly to know whether her guess was still correct or not. ‘Why is he here?’ Of course, Burst Bomber didn’t show his face openly. But his face looked different. Maybe it was because he used an item to hide his identity. If she was ordinary, she wouldn’t have recognized it and would have overlooked it. If she was ordinary, that is. But A-yun wasn’t ordinary. Ja-yun had been worried about his younger sister, who was the guild’s brain, and had handed A-yun various items. Unlike Hyeon-woo, who expressed his reluctance to equip items, A-yun wore them all together. Earrings, rings, necklaces, bracelets. Even items that were invisible. Among them, there were some with the power to negate the effect of other items and some to increase mental resistance. That pierced Burst Bomber’s item effect! ‘Let’s stay calm.’ Although Burst Bomber was a high-ranking villain, it was not enough to beat three S-Class Awakened. No, to be honest, he would lose 100%. No matter how crazy a villain may be, he would not crawl to his deathbed. Then there was only one conclusion. ‘It may not be us, whom he’s aiming for.’ Apparently, their schedule overlapped with the person he was aiming for. ‘Wow, unlucky.’ A-yun turned around as casually as possible. Here he would scream and be heard inside, but he could have taken her hostage. Therefore she intended to go back and make the existence of Burst Bomber known to others. Acting like this wasn’t difficult. ‘Great.’ The villain did not catch A-yun, who turned around. Or she thought so. Pazik! The bracelet vibrated, preventing anything from penetrating into her body. The earrings then sent an attack, but the bomber easily blocked it. “Hey, I never thought I would be caught in this place. Sheesh, bad luck.” Caught! A-yun threw the small handbag she was holding at him. At the same time, the handbag exploded. This was because it was an item that gave damage when a strong impact hit it. However, Burst Bomber overcame it easily without any difficulties. “Oppa!” A-yun took advantage of the break for a moment and shouted. Then, she quickly took out her ring and threw it on the floor. [Sanderman’s Ring (Elite)] On impact, it spurts out water smoke in one direction. It puts your opponent to sleep. Rumor has it that even huge monsters can be put to sleep in an instant. At the same time, she turned and ran. The shoes she was wearing were not ordinary, so she was able to run at a faster pace. But the opponent wasn't bad. The bomber came out through the sleep smoke and reached out to A-yun. Then, the several layers of shields protecting her body were broken one after another. ‘Is the grade wrong!’ It occurred to her for a moment, but it was already too late. A large hand covered A-yun’s mouth as she was about to scream, while the other hand was wrapped around her neck. When A-yun came to her senses, she was held hostage by the Burst Bomber. The S-class Awakened, including Ja-yun, stood in front of them. “O-oppa.” “A-yun-ah!” Ja-yun looked at the Bomber with an angry expression. “Ah, why are you shouting like that?” The bomber grunted and gave strength to the arm that wrapped around A-yun’s neck. “If you come close, she will explode, she will explode~! How can you be so unlucky even if I’m really unlucky.” With a sigh, Bomber rolled his eyes and looked around. --- [1] Hanok - a traditional Korean house ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Davine YRR: I want to know how the bomber didn’t fall asleep from the item.

33. If Seon-woo was water, then Moo-hyuk was fire. Although it might be because of that, they didn’t fit well in many other ways as well. “Yeah, I’m here because I have some business with you.” Moo-hyuk calmly answered without raising a sword to his throat. “So what is it for?” “What do you think of the current Hunter Administration?” Did he even have to ask? It was nothing to Seon-woo, simply a piece of garbage that was busy taking care of its own profit. It wasn’t like this when it was first established, but after the director was changed to Kim Cheol-su, the Hunter Administration began to be hostile to the Guilds. It was their nature to bite and do anything for the benefit of the Hunter Administration. So, the image in his head was bad. “Do you really need to ask?” “No. In fact, I know you can tell without asking.” Moo-hyuk laughed bitterly. He had just ideals, so he ignored the offers of numerous guilds and joined the Hunter Administration. The country was shaken when the guilds, which were individual powers, were called out. So, he thought that he could help keep the guilds in check by raising the Hunter Administration, as a National Institution. For that reason, he made a different choice than others. At first, he thought it was the right idea. The Director of the Hunter Administration was also an Awakened, and he was well aware of the current situation. He was trying to raise the Hunter Administration step by step rather than forcefully. Moo-hyuk agreed with him. But things turned around. A non-Awakened person came down as the Director of the Hunter Administration, while the original Director was demoted. Awakened ones, and non-Awakened ones. It might not seem like it really matters, as they just needed to be righteous. But the reality was different. “The current Director is very greedy. And that greed endangers the Hunter Administration.” It would have been nice if there had been only a pure desire to strengthen the Hunter Administration. Seon-woo changed his posture a little. “So what do you really want to say?” “It’s a simple story. I want to rise up.” He didn’t want to just tune in from the bottom up anymore. Originally, he wasn’t the type to work for someone else. “It will not be easy.” “Because there is an old person above.” Moo-hyuk wanted to get rid of that old man. To do that, I needed the help of others. I wanted to do it alone as much as possible, but I know that’s impossible. “So work with me.” It was a convincing story, but Seon-woo did not rush forward so quickly. He understood what Moo-hyuk thought. That he wanted to change the situation now. So he became increasingly skeptical. “Why now?” There must have been many opportunities to change things before now, so why come and demand cooperation from Seon-woo now, with whom he had an especially troubled relationship? “It’s because of what’s been happening. The movement of the Hunter Administration is strange these days. It looks like the director is doing something with the intelligence department, but he doesn’t tell the field staff about it. The Management Department is responsible for most of the work.” “Strange movements?” “Yes. So I’ve concluded that I can’t abide by it any longer.” “Good. Then let’s cooperate with each other.” It wasn’t something he needed to think about for a long time. He was still displeased with Moo-hyuk, but considering the benefits it brought, he was right to work together. Hence, the two made a secret agreement. *** After Moo-hyuk left, another guest came to Seon-woo, who had been immersed in his work. “Keep your promise!” It was A-yun. A-yun, who came in a bright dress, sat on the sofa in the guild master’s room. Then she boldly demanded the fulfillment of the contract. “Good. Then we’ll prepare a place.” “No, no. There is no need to prepare a place in particular this time.” “Then?” “Ji Seon-woo-ssi. All you have to do is lend Hyeon-woo to me for just one day.” “A day?” “Yes! I won’t do anything weird. I swear.” And then he shook his hand in rejection. “Hey, change your expression.” “What do you need a day for?” “I’m just going out with him for a bit.” “Absolutely not.” “If you’re worried, you can follow me. Or the Peace Guild Leader. He seemed to be okay with it.” That was happening due to an unfair contract. “What are you going to do?” “We’ll be playing together.” “What?” “Playing together. Don’t you know what that means?” “Whatever you do, the number of times is deducted.” “I know. I’ll still play.” A-yun folded her arms in a confident manner. She might only have a 1 in 3 chance of succeeding. Knowing that, she couldn’t back off. ‘So, you want to have a conversation in a safe room and have the other party tell you all the information?’ The answer is no. Everyone was on their side, and they were in a stable state, but what was she doing to spit the truth to someone she had only seen once? Even A-yun didn’t do that. So she decided to aim for getting the truth again. ‘It’s easy to get to know people.’ It had been that way since childhood. A-yun, who was pretty and lively, used to go to other people easily. And in the end, everyone confided in her. So, she wanted to do it again this time. “I’m busy.” “Then send the Peace Guild Leader.” “Peace Guild Leader.” Seon-woo touched his forehead for a moment. He didn’t want to let his Hyung and him go alone. Anyway, Do-jin seemed to be becoming comfortable with Hyung recently, so it was starting to get annoying. “I’ll make time.” “Great. Then do it.” “But you have to agree not to go out.” “How can I ask you that?” If I had asked Seon-woo, it seemed that he would only give excuses preventing him from going out. He was overprotective. A-yun pursed her lips. “No.” “I won’t say anything strange.” “What do you want to say that strange?” “That’s a secret!” A-yun was terribly persistent, but Seon-woo wasn’t easy either. He was the one who could do anything for his Hyung. Such statements were unbearable. So, Seon-woo decided to ask if he would go out. Seon-woo climbed up immediately, opened the door, and went inside. At the time, Hyeon-woo was in the living room. There was– “What are you doing?” Seon-woo’s voice lowered in displeasure. “Un? Seon-woo, you’re here?” “Hyung.” “Yes?” Hyeon-woo blinked with an innocent expression. He was lying on the rug on the living room floor, holding onto Do-jin’s thighs. “There’s a cushion next to you.” Seon-woo tried to speak calmly while suppressing the fire inside. “Ah, yeah.” “Why are you doing that?” “One thing lead to another?” At first, he was joking and lay down on him. Since the muscular thighs were not comfortable, he tried to politely get up right away, but Do-jin’s reaction afterwards was quite interesting. Hence, he got to this point because he was playing around and holding on. “It’s uncomfortable.” “Not really.” At least it was more comfortable than sleeping on a high rock. “It’s uncomfortable. You will hurt your neck.” Seon-woo grabbed Hyeon-woo’s hand, who was lying down, and made him stand up. “Thank you. But didn’t you say you were busy?” “I got the urgent stuff done. And I still have some business to do.” “What?” “A-yun is here.” That lively girl. Hyeon-woo immediately remembered A-yun. “Let’s go out together as she wants that. If you don’t want to, you can say no.” “Outing? Where?” “I don’t know that.” “Alone?” “Absolutely not. I’ll follow too.” So he was saying it was not really a trap. Hyeon-woo pondered for a moment. The sky outside the window was high and blue. The weather was perfect for going out. “Shall we go out then?” Once the decision was made, the next step was a breeze. As soon as he got dressed and came out, a bodyguard was attached to him as if he had been prepared in advance. “It’s been a while, hasn’t it? Please take good care of me today!” Next to A-yun, who said so, there was also a third wheel, Ja-yun, as if he had already appeared from behind. “Take good care of me.” There were three S-Class Awakened. The ultimate party, which couldn’t happen unless something had to happen, had been created. “A moment before that.” A-yun first looked at Do-jin wearing a hood and then nodded. “Okay, pass.” Then, she stood in front of Seon-woo. “Are you wearing a suit today? Can’t you go and change clothes?” “...I can.” “Then go and change clothes.” A-yun spread her chest and said, looking as if he had to do that. “It’s weird to wear a mask while wearing a suit! Where are you really going out, looking like that? Don’t you know the trends these days?” After the documentary broadcast, the interest in the Seon-Hyeon Guild and the Awakened grew, and the enthusiasm still had not cooled down. In such a state, Seon-woo and Hyeon-woo, whose faces are known, went out without a fuss? It was obvious what was going to happen. “So let’s cover it.” “If everyone wears a mask and a hat, wouldn’t that be more suspicious?” “I’m not going to use it.” “I think the level of face recognition is similar.” A-yun learned how to use her image while doing TV shows from an early age. That’s why she didn’t hesitate to dress herself up. For that reason, Ja-yun and A-yun were known for their faces. It wasn’t as much as Ji Seon-woo. “My Oppa is going to dress up. I am not.” “Are you okay with it?” “It’s okay. I’m not an Awakened, so even if I show my face, I wouldn’t be recognized as much as my Oppa. Let’s go, so hurry up and get dressed!” Reluctantly, Seon-woo changed clothes and came out to put on a mask and a hat. They all covered their faces and stood next to each other, looking really suspicious. If A-yun had covered her face, it would have been even worse. “Then, let’s go!” A-yun boldly took the lead. The first place they visited was a department store. Entering as a VIP, she went straight to the top floor. A personal shopping assistant greeted them, and immediately a lot of clothes were taken away. “Now, shall we change clothes? Who shall we start with?” At that remark, Hyeon-woo quickly raised his hand. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Davine YRR: More shopping. I wonder who paid for the damages to the last shopping mall they visited . . .

30. “Ji Hyeon-woo!” His identity was revealed. Still, he tried to deny it just in case they were guessing. “I’m not him.” “It seems right. But, why the hell are you here?” “I was just walking for a while.” “When all this is happening?” Those clumsy excuses didn’t work at all. Of course, no wonder it wouldn’t work. In a situation where the people around him were aiming for me, who would go out alone calmly? Hyeon-woo slowly stepped back. As it was, he was going to deny that he went out after escaping. There were eyewitnesses, but no one would believe them. Everyone believed that Hyeon-woo had no power. At that time, a young man spoke to Hyeon-woo. “Did you say Ji Hyeon-woo?” Hyeon-woo paused for a moment at the sudden Korean phrase. “Can you speak Korean?” “A little bit.” He took something out of his pocket and threw it at Hyeon-woo. At first glance, they looked like Bluetooth earphones. When he accepted it, the man tapped his ear. Now that he was seeing clearly, he was wearing the same thing. “It’s a translation item.” He listened to the woman’s explanation and placed it in his ears. “Now I can speak comfortably.” It was translated surprisingly clearly. “By the way, are you Ji Seon-woo’s Hyung? Then, why can’t I feel any power?” That was because he was hiding it. “Are you Awakened?” “I am not obligated to tell you that.” Then the young man closed his eyes and smiled. “You are cheeky.” “It would be you who is the cheeky one.” The atmosphere seemed like it was peaceful, but it was an atmosphere where it wouldn’t be strange even if he raised a knife. “I think it’s similar to Ji Seon-woo in not trying to lose at all.” “What do you mean? That I am weaker than my brother?” In an instant, the atmosphere became tense. The only person that fidgeted in-between was the woman who had been interpreting all the time. She let out a short sigh and the young man approached Hyeon-woo. But she did not feel particularly alive, so she stood still and greeted him. “Don’t you know that the arrogance of the powerless brings only danger?” What are you saying now? Although he kept it hidden, Hyeon-woo was actually stronger. Judging by how much power he showed, the words that the young man spat out corresponded to him. “Well, when you fall into hell, then you would be doomed by fate. When that happens, it would be too late to regret it.” You’re the one in danger. Hyeon-woo put strength into his fist. He was thinking of hitting someone like this–if no one else showed up through the alleyway. “Hey. Junichi.” The new arrival was a blonde American young man. With the appearance of an angel, he naturally approached and spoke to the young man himself. “It’s nice to see you all here.” “Siegfried.” “I want you to call me by name. I have a wonderful name, Leon, so why do you call me by my last name every time?” “I don’t want to call you that.” “You’re prickly as usual. But who is this guy here?” “If you know that, what are you going to do?” Junichi was feisty the whole time, but Leon didn’t budge. He smiled and bowed to greet Hyeon-woo. “Hello? My name is Leon. May I know your name?” “Chan-young.” He felt sorry for Chan-young, but that was the only name that came to mind right away. “Chan-young. That’s a cool name. But I don’t think it’s your name, is it?” And then his eyes slowly closed with a smile. It felt like there was a halo on his head. It was a face that could attract people. However, Hyeon-woo, who had seen a lot of beauties in the underworld and in the real world, did not fall for that. “That’s right though?” “Well, if you want to be called by that name. Then, I can call you that.” When he reached out his hand, a sword blocked his way. “Do not approach any further.” “Oh my, are you jealous, Junichi?” “Didn’t I tell you not to call my name? “You can call my name instead.” “I absolutely hate it.” Leon’s body moved right after Junichi’s sharp voice sounded. Then, other Awakened entered the alleyway. They all wore the same uniform, and wore badges engraved with strange patterns on their chests. “In your positions.” “What do you mean?” He looked at their clothes without saying a word. From the clothes to the accessories they were wearing, and to their attitude were nothing short of maniacal. But nonetheless, these were America’s ‘Guardians’. They sounded like formidable opponents. “Yuki.” “Yes! I just finished calling.” As soon as the words were finished, a new group appeared. He was a member of a huge Japanese guild, the Orochi Guild. The atmosphere was getting progressively worse. Leon, who was looking at the new arrivals, suddenly turned his head and asked Hyeon-woo. “How about this? If you want, I can protect you from those dangerous people.” Weren't they both the same? Hyeon-woo frowned without realizing it. “I assure you that we’ll be more careful taking care of you.” “What a load of bullshit.” Junichi responded sarcastically, but Leon ignored him neatly. “It really is. How long will you just be protected by your younger brother? Why don’t you come over here and have a look? I’ll give you anything you want.” Leon let out a sugar-coated sound in a warm voice. But Hyeon-woo had no intention of going over there. For that reason, looking at the situation, he slowly retreated. Then he grabbed the stone he had kicked with his hind feet in his hand and threw it at the entrance of the alleyway. He was so sneaky and quick that no one noticed him. Thud! At the sudden sound, their eyes naturally turned away, and Hyeon-woo succeeded in pulling himself out of the scene. When Junichi and Leon turned their heads again, no one was there. “Ha?” Junichi looked around while holding his sword. But no sign was felt anywhere. “Yuki.” “Yes!” Being Junichi’s secretary, Yuki had sensory powers. Although she wasn’t as strong as he was, she had a great talent for finding and chasing those who were hiding. But even such Yuki couldn’t find anything. “There is no trace.” Yuki wasn’t the only one who couldn’t catch a trace. Leon was also unable to do so. “Where did he suddenly disappear?” He disappeared like a mirage. But there were too many eyewitnesses to call it a fantasy. A guild member who was good at tracking came forward and searched for him, but the result was not much different than Yuki’s. “That’s truly amazing.” Junichi left the alley as soon as he confirmed that Hyeon-woo had disappeared, and he couldn’t find any traces. After that, Yuki hurriedly followed, and the remaining guild members began to take care of the fallen. It was because they knew that knowing where they came from would be useful in many ways. “Hmm.” Leon knew that and helped the fallen man, but he did not move easily. The guild members he brought here were not the elites of the ‘Guardian’. He was just dragging those who had time to spare. On the other hand, Junichi seemed to have brought the key personnel of the guild members. The faces were familiar. “I will have to step down today.” Leon shrugged his shoulders and moved on. ‘It’s a strange feeling anyway.’ No power was palpable. If it made you look weak, then that was not the case. Instincts buried deep within him trembled every time he looked at him. He has never felt anything like this before. ‘Well, let’s wait a little longer.’ As Leon moved on, the men in uniform followed him. People’s attention was drawn to the appearance of them passing by in unique attire. “Are they cosplaying?” “No. Isn’t that the Guardian Guild’s outfit?” “The Guardian Guild is an American guild. Why are they here?” “But there is the Seon-Hyeon guild over there. Could it be that he came for some reason?” Leon caught on to the sound and smiled broadly. The pouring interest was quite surprising. Which kid would hate it, though. And that one kid, Junichi, was just getting into the car. “Yuki. How long will it take to send me the information I got from the people I caught earlier?” “I’ll finish it in one day.” “Half a day.” “Yes, I will finish it in half a day.” Only then did Junichi slowly lean back on the backrest. As soon as he saw Ji Seon-woo’s documentary, he came to Korea quickly, and was fortunate enough to see his Hyung. He didn’t believe everything on the show, but he thought he wouldn’t turn away if the content was right. ‘I was lucky.’ Aside from luck, the image of Ji Hyeon-woo was bad, though. Junichi, he hated incompetence and weakness. And Ji Seon-woo’s Hyung seemed to be a typical underdog. A leech that could not live without relying on others. I thought that there was no way he was really incompetent because he was the first-generation Awakened. I thought he was hiding his power, but he wasn’t. Then, did he survive in the Demon Realm with the help of that huge monster? ‘Is that possible?’ Junichi was also dragged into the Demon Realm. He was a second-generation Awakened. No matter how powerful a monster was, it was not an environment in which one could survive easily. There were very few edibles, and he had to risk his life to get them. The environment was barren, and the types of monsters were diverse. ‘I don’t know.’ It seemed like I had to dig a little deeper. Including what was happening in the Seon-Hyeon Guild these days. Ji Seon-woo was suddenly called abroad, and the Guild Leader of the Peace Guild, who guarded the first generation, was also called to Jeju Island. Then, suddenly, the Deputy Guild Leader of the Phoenix Guild came to the Seon-Hyeon Guild. Suspicious people were wandering around the guild. If he put all this together and connect them, something seemed to come out. ‘The more you know about the enemy, the more favorable it is.’ So he was thinking of digging into all this. On the other hand, there was a gaze watching the entire scene. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Davine HM: I want Hyeon-woo to beat them himself or I’ll be the one to beat them myself. Lol wwwww. And yas, Yuki is gender-neutral name. So, please…. Idk what gender it is either. It does say that she’s a woman in the last chapter. Wwww Davine: again with the gender neutral… Tbh I have absolutely no idea why Hyeon-woo's hiding his powers. Vote 'Who is your favorite character?'

32. “Ughaaaa!” The fairy, who was hanging upside down, screamed. “Save me, save me! You cannot do this! This is a breach of contract.” Although she screamed desperately, there was no one here to help the fairy. “Please let me go!” “Nope.” “Alberg-nim!” The fairy whimpered and shouted the name of the demon that laid languidly in front of her. “If you want to be released, tell me where Hyeon-woo went.” “No. No. Although the portal has been opened, it‘s still an area you can’t go to. Albert-nim can’t go!” “I decide whether to go or not.” “Ughaaaa!” The fairy fluttered even though she was tied up. ‘I’m sorry!’ However, no matter how you go on a rampage, reality did not change. My master wouldn’t care much if one or two fairies disappeared. Because there were so many fairies. Wouldn’t it be better to tell him than to suffer endless torture like this? The fairy wept. *** It was Do-jin who returned to the Seon-Hyeon Guild first. As soon as he arrived, he was greeted by Chan-young, who had dark bags under his eyes, and Hyeon-woo, who looked more comfortable than him. “I’m here.” “You’re back?” Hyeon-woo rubbed his eyes and greeted him. Seeing Hyeon-woo like this, Do-jin stopped for a moment. It was because he wasn’t used to being welcomed by someone. Ever since Ye-won disappeared, no one had welcomed me with the slightest bit of interest. “It was hard, wasn’t it?” Do-jin took a step back without realizing that Hyeon-woo was approaching him. Then, Hyeon-woo came closer. There was a grim look on his face as he approached. “Why are you running away?” Run away? I thought of running away? He had to say no, but his mouth didn’t open. “Come here. It must have been hard, so take a break.” Then, he tapped the sofa. He was drawn to the gesture and lay down on the sofa, when he put a blanket over him. Perhaps it could have been that Hyeon-woo was wearing it the whole time, that he could sense its scent in the softness. Do-jin didn’t know what expression to make. Seeing the two of them, Chan-young sighed in relief. Now that there was someone to protect Hyeon-woo, I would only have to deal with the American Guild, who occasionally came and gave trouble. ‘Things are definitely weird.’ Chan-young didn’t know if Seon-woo or Do-jin noticed. How many years had I been serving as a Deputy Guild Leader? In the meantime, the increased awareness caught the weirdness. He found it difficult to handle everything on his own. ‘Guild leader, please come back soon.’ Chan-young could only beg and pray again and again. Fortunately, a few days later, Seon-woo arrived. At the same time, the American Guilds, who had been roasting Chan-young, no longer came. Although it freed him from the horrific entertainment, it was now time to point out the questionable part. “Then you mean that no one has been by his side all this time?” Seon-woo heard from Chan-young what had happened and put his hand on his forehead. Fortunately,  Hyung was unharmed, but if anything had happened, I would have regretted it deeply. Therefore, Seon-woo’s eyes looked at Chan-young as he calmed himself down. He knew he couldn’t help it, but his heart wouldn’t let it slip. “Phoenix Guild.” If the Guardian Guild represented justice in America, the Phoenix Guild was a little different. It was more inclined to personal interest than to establish justice. Therefore, the overall image of the Guardian Guild was much better than the Phoenix Guild. “The only ones who came to visit were the Phoenix Guild, but people from the Guardian Guild and the Orochi Guild were also seen in the area.” Several prominent guilds were seen, but it was no coincidence. It was obvious they were trying to get in touch with the first generation in some way. “Is there anything else?” “I heard that the team leader also spotted another suspicious Awakened.” “Did you find out who it was?” “I haven’t figured it out yet, but my guess is they’re a domestic person.” Upon hearing that, an organization immediately came to mind. The Hunter Administration. The clues that had been separated began to come together. ‘Kim Cheol-su.’ He was the current director of the Hunter Administration. To be precise, he was a great person who could work with foreign countries for his own gain. If the dungeons in Kenya were the cause of the Phoenix Guild and the domestic dungeons by the Hunter Administration, then everything made sense. My Hyung didn’t want anything big. He just said he wanted to rest quietly. They were the ones he should be angry at for daring to try such a thing. They probably had wondered what power he had. I was originally just slightly displeased with the Hunter Administration, but now a bad feeling had arisen. ‘You have to think.’ This time it passed safely, but there was no way it would be like that in the future. So, in order to protect my Hyung, I had to be a bit more stronger. Whether it be influence or power. Seon-woo took a deep breath and pushed his feelings down. Since it was time to meet my Hyung again. “Seon-woo!” As soon as he saw Hyeon-woo running warmly, Seon-woo embraced him. “Hyung.” Since being reunited, he thought that he wouldn’t break down anymore. As they had been apart for 10 years, Seon-woo thought this brief separation would be okay, but he was mistaken. I thought I would go crazy because I missed him so much. Ignoring Do-jin, who greeted him from behind, Seon-woo enjoyed the greetings with his Hyung. He clung onto Hyeon-woo’s back, trying not to fall. “Ughoo, I’m still young.” Hyeon-woo was casually wallowing around with his younger brother, one head bigger than him. But he could only be lazy for a bit. Seon-woo had a lot of work to do. “Can’t you rest?” Even though it was sad to say, Seon-woo only shook his head. “I’m the Guild Leader. It’s necessary.” Seon-woo had no intention of leaving his position. It would be nice to hang out with his Hyung. I would be happy. But what if there was danger? Seon-woo was strong, but there were limits to what an individual could do. There were some things that could only be solved by a group of people. “I’m sorry too.” Seon-woo, who looked back at his brother’s affectionate face several times, returned to his daily life. So, the time Hyeon-woo spent with Do-jin naturally increased. “Do-jin-ssi, you said you were also a Guild Leader. Is it okay to stay here?” “It’s okay. Most of my work is handled by the Deputy Guild Leader.” Was that really okay? Then, what if the guild got stolen by the Deputy Guild Leader? Did he think too negatively of himself? Hyeon-woo laid down and stared at Do-jin. “It’s fine. I was going to give up the Guild Leader position anyway.” “Isn’t it a guild that you built up with difficulty?” “I’ve accomplished my purpose, so I don’t need it anymore.” The way he spoke seemed relentlessly cold. As he blinked at his unexpected answer, Do-jin explained further as if he had noticed him. “Even without me, the guild will run well. If it’s a path that is maintained by one person’s strength, it might be better without me.” “I don’t think so.” As I got to know Do-jin, I felt that he was a person he could rely on in many ways. And he was also a good man. I don’t know why he was saying that. At Hyeon-woo’s words, Do-jin looked down at him quietly. There was an awkward atmosphere for a moment. Well, it must be strange for a third party to intervene if he said that. Even knowing that, the words that went out were different from what he thought. “Ye-won Noona said that her oppa was a very kind person.” “A good person.” Do-jin’s expression darkened. “I don’t know. Whether I am a good person or not.” “Why?” “Ye-won was a kind and affectionate child. So I tried my best to become an oppa Ye-won wouldn’t be ashamed of.” “Then, your efforts paid off. Ye-won Noona never once said anything bad about her Oppa. He was nice, sweet, and kind.” He repeated the formula he had said many times. “She said that her Oppa’s such a perfect person.” “Did Ye-won really say that?” “Yes.” Do-jin lowered his head and covered his face with his hands. “Those are undeserved statements. To me.” His voice was no longer heard after that. And Do-jin kept his mouth shut. Hyeon-woo didn’t say any more. He just reached out and touched Do-jin’s knee as if to comfort him. *** Seon-woo was full of dissatisfaction. He returned early, and because he tried to turn down as many events in the schedule as possible, what welcomed him was a mountain of work. He felt like he wanted to be by his Hyung’s side, but there were some things they couldn’t solve without him. So, he was forced to go downstairs. Even at this time, Hyung must be with Han Do-jin. I didn’t like it, but it couldn’t helped. It was best to finish the job as soon as possible and go back to Hyung’s side. Seon-woo was busy working with that in mind, and later, the secretary announced that a guest had arrived. “Guest?” There shouldn’t be any guests coming now. Maybe the Phoenix Guild came again. Seon-woo got up from his seat and adjusted his clothes. At this opportunity, he was about to give a firm warning. However, the person who came to visit was not what Seon-woo thought he was. “Choi Moo-hyuk.” It was Choi Moo-hyuk from the Hunter Administration. “Send him up.” - Yes. Not long after that, Choi Moo-hyuk visited the Guild Leader’s room. “Hello?” “I can’t greet you right now. What are you here for?” Seon-woo reacted sensitively. It was only natural because he belonged to the Hunter Administration, which he suspected to have been behind the recent strange occurance. They weren’t on good terms either. YRR: I know Hoshi mentioned liking and shipping Ga-jun earlier. Here’s my hot take: Albert 😈 ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Davine YRR: I know Hoshi mentioned liking and shipping Ga-jun earlier. Here’s my hot take: Albert 😈

31. “You failed.” In the dark-coated car, the face of the man sitting next to the driver, who was holding the steering wheel, was severely distorted. “Damn it.” He clenched his teeth and let out a deep sigh. “I’m glad you failed. After all, some people were captured by Iwamoto’s side.” “Can’t you get them back?” “Like that would be easy. Although the Deputy Guild Leader is criticized for hiding behind Ji Seon-woo, he's still an S-class Awakened. He can’t be taken lightly.” “What if we just take on him?” “It’s not easy either. Not just that, why did Japan and America appear here? At least Russia was not involved, so it’s a bit of a relief?” “I was quite unlucky. By the way, is Ji Hyeon-woo the person you tracked down earlier? There would be no way for him to get out of the guild easily.” “Maybe, or he was bait if you were unlucky.” What a time it was. Awakened with strange abilities and items appeared. There could have been items that imitated faces or caused confusion. Besides, the opponent was the Seon-Hyeon Guild. They boasted enormous power and wealth, so it was likely that they would have it. “This will be difficult.” The man placed his hand on the car door handle and raised his glasses as if it was a habit. “We need to think about our next plan.” There was silence in the car for a moment. *** Within a wide communal area, huge ice flowers began to bloom. The fast-growing ice flower soon stopped growing, then shattered and scattered all over. “Kyieeek!” The ice shards shot at a frightening speed destroyed all the large-scale monsters in front. It was a lackluster ending for the triumphant crowd. “Clean it up!” When Seon-woo stepped down, Team 1 began to quickly clean up the monsters that had fallen after killing. Meanwhile, Seon-woo took out his unconnected phone and looked at it with a nervous expression. He was optimistic, but again, the electronics didn't work inside the dungeon. Kero sat next to him, clenched his front paws, and yawned. “Kyaang!” A smile appeared on Team 1’s faces, as they looked at the cute figure. But after a while, the tension began to rise again. It was because they realized that Kero was a different being than they'd seen. Because it was Kero who played an active part in meeting the mid-boss. The huge wolf-shaped mid-boss was smashed by Kero after jumping in. He had bitten its leg and ripped it off, spewing blue-white flames from his mouth, melting its body. Just by looking at him running wild like that, he seemed crazy. Seon-woo even wondered if he would have to subdue Kero. Fortunately, after dealing with the mid-boss, he got smaller again and followed him at a regular pace, but his appearance was not forgotten. “Isn’t it a bit strange, by the way?” “What?” “I know I said it was an S-class or higher dungeon, but it doesn’t feel like that.” A grade, if you pushed it. It was a dungeon like that. If it had been a higher-grade dungeon, Ji Seon-woo would not have been able to clear it this easily. And Seon-woo was also feeling the sense of incongruity they felt. ‘Strange.’ It felt like the dungeon grade was lower than he expected. Even considering that it was a country with few awakenings, the level was too low. At least three S-class saints were present, but they did not actively participate. Like a time stopper which had run out of time. “Oh, that’s great! It could have been just a rumor.” “Really. Even if we don’t touch it, it looks like we can clear the gate soon.” It was annoying to see him talking. I thought it would be more dangerous because he was desperately hanging on, but it seemed like it could have been solved if only Kero and Team 1 were deployed. Of course, dungeons were always in flux, so I wouldn’t leave them that way. Seon-woo put the phone in his arms and said. “Let’s speed up more.” “Yes!” First of all, clearing through the dungeon as quickly as possible was the top priority. *** On the other side. Every time the dagger was held in the reverse position, the monster fell down. At that sight, the other Awakened who had also entered the dungeon looked surprised. The Guild Leader of the Peace Guild. As the guild leader of a guild that stayed in the top 5 in Korea, he was expected to be somewhat strong, but this was beyond that. Han Do-jin was an Awakened with more power than people thought. “What the heck. Since when did he become so strong?” Hye-sun, who was standing in front of him, asked her own guild member with a trembling expression. “If the Guild Leader doesn’t know, how am I supposed to know?” “No—, well that’s true too.” Recalling the time where I first faced Ji Seon-woo, I don’t think Do-jin was this strong compared to him. Had Do-jin been hiding his power? Hye-sun scratched her head, then vigorously stepped forward with her feet and began to push a monster with her shield. “Hey!” If everyone hides their strength, will an honest person be able to live properly! Her desire for power grew even greater. ‘I want to be strong too.’ I want to become stronger and stronger and stand on top. For that purpose, Hye-sun was thinking of doing anything. I didn’t want to be left behind. Thud! After the monsters that were being pushed down fell, they were stabbed with the pointed part under the shield. “Let’s finish this!” Awakened were energized by Hye-sun’s shout and began to move with enthusiasm. Meanwhile, Do-jin went farther ahead. *** “Dungeon’s cleared!” After confirming that the last boss had fallen, the Awakened shouted loudly. The attack on the dungeon, which felt like it took a long time, had finally ended. As soon as the door to the outside opened, Seon-woo was the first to step outside. No sooner had Seon-woo appeared than the waiting reporters began to flash their cameras. Awakened, who wielded violence in the dungeon, were the most sensitive when they came out of the dungeon. They usually blocked access, but Seon-woo was different. Since he never showed weakness or was violent, reporters were allowed to cover his story from afar. ‘Yes, I did it.’ Today, the lights flashing everywhere were annoying. Seon-woo looked ahead with bitter eyes. I really want to turn everything off right now. There was no time to be tied down here. I have to go back to Korea and see my Hyung. Seon-woo took out his phone again. The screen is black as if it was broken when fighting with the last boss. It felt like an ominous sign, which made him more nervous. And at that moment, a loud noise broke out from the side. “Kyaoooh!” Kero, who returned to his original form, was roaring at reporters. It wasn't as full-fledged as it was when tearing off the middle boss, but the non-conscious reporters huddled together. “Monster! It’s a monster!” “Run away!” Some of the terrified fled, and the Awakened who were blocking them approached.Then Team 1 came out. “Wait, wait!” Team 1’s leader, Ain(아인), stepped forward and blocked the approaching arousal. “It’s not an enemy. No! It’s a tamed monster!” At those words, the reporters, that didn’t run away, got a twinkle in their eyes. “You mean taming?” “Did Ji Seon-woo tame it?” “No. No, it’s not him. Back away, the monster can get excited sometimes!” Ain shouted resolutely and waved his hand. A low stone wall was formed between the people and Kero. Then, little by little, people began to calm down their excitement. “Guild Leader, what should I do?” At that time, Ain sighed in relief and asked Seon-woo for his opinion. “Ignore it.” “What?” Was that really okay? There was an image that Seon-woo had maintained so far. Ain was perplexed, but soon understood. It was probably because he was worried about his Hyung that he left behind. Ain was also one of those who had cried watching his documentary. “Then I will go.” Soon, Team 1 surrounded Seon-woo. Kero returned to his small form and followed Seon-woo. “Ji Seon-woo-ssi!” Some reporters called for Seon-woo, but he neatly ignored it. “The interview will be done when I get back to Korea!” Still, the reporters continued following without listening to his words. The guild members of the Seon-Hyeon Guild, who were dispatched to Kenya, returned to Korea. *** “Dungeon’s cleared!” The dungeon in Jeju Island faced a similar situation. “Wow. No human could do that.” As soon as Hye-sun left the dungeon, she panted and sat down. It was on the easy side for a dangerous dungeon, but the pacing was problematic. Although she had to take a break in the middle to check her condition, Han Do-jin kept running wild in front of her, thus her speed increased without realizing it. That was why, after clearing the dungeon, she didn’t even have the strength to lift a finger. Hye-sun, who was an S-class Awakened, was already like this and the condition of the others was worse. Some even fainted as soon as they came out. “Then, I’ll get going now.” As soon as Do-jin came out, he reported to Hye-sun and disappeared before he could be caught. “No! If you go like this—!” Anyway, the leader was Hye-sun, a tanker, but that’s why it was difficult. “Uwghaaa!” Hye-sun screamed, and she laid down on the spot. The sky was particularly blue today. “Those monster bastards.” Ji Seon-woo and Han Do-jin were monsters. When will I be able to catch up with them? Hye-sun took a deep breath and closed her eyes. “Ah, Guild Leader! You can’t sleep in a place like this!” “I don’t care, just let me sleep a little.” And then she fell asleep with a snoring sound. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Davine Yaagrabrag: Hello all! I’m a new editor joining the team and I’m pretty excited. It’s my first time doing so, but I’ve read many translated web novels and I’m happy to be able to contribute back. I also can’t wait to see Hyeon-woo actually display his power for the first time.

87. ‘There’s nothing wrong with being careful.’ Thinking so, a faint voice came from behind Lena, who was crossing the lobby. “You’re unnecessarily quick-witted.” The woman slowly walked out of her window. But she looked bizarre. Her upper body was human, but her lower body was that of a beast. “A monster?” When Lena asked, the woman frowned and answered. “No, I’m not?” “You’re a monster no matter how I look at you?” “Just shut up!” Two goat-like legs spurred the ground and charged at Lena. A hammer appeared out of nowhere with a sharp sound cutting through the wind and landed on Lena. However, it was easy to dodge her first attack as she had been on high alert from her instincts. “I’m not wrong.” Lena laughed at the woman and drew her own weapon. Just in case, she looked outside and saw that the battle had already begun on that side. ‘Then I just have to do my own thing.’ Outside, there was Seon-woo, the Guild Leader. Because Lena absolutely believed in him, she decided to focus on the battle right in front of her. “Come on, come on.” When provoked by flicking her fingers, once again the beast’s legs spurred the ground and lunged. Thud! Right after Ji Seon-woo felt that something unusual was happening in the lobby of the building, something fell on top of the car. As a normal car without any extraordinary measures, it was immediately crushed on the spot and became useless. They were quite deep in the woods, so this was bothersome. Seon-woo swept his hair backwards and looked at the man who straightened up from his crouching body. “Bacardi.” “Call me Bacardi-nim. How dare you!” At the same time, the hard floor melted, and a familiar barrier encircled the surroundings. “You’re not alone.” “Fighting is done alone. This is just because I was afraid you would run away.” “Isn’t that person familiar? What did you just say your name was? Bacardi?” “That person is the Guild Leader of the Phoenix Guild!” His whole body was taut with tension. Even so, they prepared for the situation without collapsing in the slightest. The opponent was Bacardi, but they had Ji Seon-woo, the best Awakened in Korea. They didn’t think Seon-woo would lose to Bacardi. “No, there you go again. Because today my goal is you. The other kids will deal with your lackeys.” As soon as the words came, several people suddenly appeared, and their appearances were strange. It was as if people and monsters were mixed together. The guild members of the Seon-Hyeon Guild immediately started fighting with them. The only ones who were relaxed right now were Bacardi and Seon-woo. “What do you mean by I’m the target?” “You’re Ji Hyeon-woo’s younger brother, Ji Seon-woo.” Seon-woo blinked slowly. And soon he understood the whole situation. Since Bacardi couldn’t beat his Hyung one-on-one, he conspired to hold him hostage. “Hmm.” He had a different feeling. He never thought he would be treated like this because of his strong Hyung. It felt good to hold his Hyung in high esteem, but he did not wish for himself to be underestimated. “Then let’s fight!” Bacardi jumped from the top of his car and lunged at Seon-woo like a wild boar on fire. Even though the floor had turned into a swamp, they didn’t seem to care at all. Ppak! As he snapped his fingers, the swamp froze, grabbing Bacardi’s leg. “This much is nothing!” The ice shattered with a thud sound. However, Seon-woo was already preparing for the next attack. The water droplets that floated in the air rotated like crazy and were shot at Bacardi’s body. With a sound like a hammer hitting his leather drum, Bacardi’s flesh dented here and there, but he didn’t stop charging. Seon-woo turned and evaded, but Bacardi easily caught up with him despite his large body. Attack, dodge. As time passed, the two realized one thing. At this rate, they wouldn’t know when the battle would end. It was because they both matched in skills. Bacardi, who had been pounding the ice wall with his fist like crazy, stopped in place at some point. His hands, which had been bloodied by his sharp ice, were quickly restored. “Well, I predicted this much. It’s surprising, but I have to admit it. You are strong. Although you’re worse than Ji Hyeon-woo.” “I’m not happy to be praised by someone who’s trying to play dirty.” “It’s mean. That’s one way. And this is one way.” Bacardi took something from his bosom and gulped it down. At first glance, it looked like a pill. “Aaaaaaargh!” With the shout, Bacardi’s body swelled increasingly. Then, the copper-colored skin began to turn darker and darker. Red and blue veins thickened and stood out like the traces of a snake crawling over his skin, and several horns sprouted from the top of his head. “He’s a monster.” “Monster, huh! Haha, this feels good.” Bacardi, who now had a grotesque look, jumped up from his position laughing. The huge, swollen body grew faster. “Now for the second round.” Before he could finish his words, Bacardi disappeared. It wasn’t that he suddenly got more powers. He just sped up so fast he couldn’t even follow it. As soon as he realized that Seon-woo spread the water droplets around him. And he found out where Bacardi was through the quiver of the water droplets. Now, he was right behind Seon-woo. “Guild Leader!” The guild members who were fighting while away shouted with surprised expressions. Seon-woo immediately used ice to build a wall behind him and poured out attacks on Bacardi. However, he had moved to another place before he knew it. “Good, good. That’s it!” With an ecstatic expression on his face, Bacardi stretched out his hand. “Cough!” The one caught in that hand was Lena. After fighting the woman in the lobby and winning, she aimed for Bacardi’s back. “You shouldn’t interfere with the fight, huh? I gave you the perfect match for the first time in a long time.” Seon-woo stopped dodging and immediately started attacking Bacardi. Countless drops of water and pieces of ice floated in the air and aimed at Bacardi, but they were forced to stop. It was because he put Lena in front of him. “It’s not fun if you do this.” Bacardi grumbled and threw Lena away. She immediately tried to get back up, but soon she was forced to freeze on the spot. It was because of someone else standing in her way. “Come on, you want to watch it with me too?” A black-haired woman appeared before she knew it and smirked as she looked down at Lena. “Don’t interfere.” “Look. If it takes too long, I might have to intervene.” Tiamat ran her fingers through her long hair. In fact, she really wanted to intervene. And she wanted to tear Ji Seon-woo’s limbs apart, torture him, and see blood. No, if that didn’t work, even others were not enough. The sharp pupils of the eyes flashed strangely. ‘I want to see blood.’ She was told that she could see a lot of blood, so she stuck to this side, but she couldn’t fight as much as she thought. Because of that, she changed a lot of people under her as a way to vent her anger, but that wasn’t enough. She wanted to fight a stronger human. While not even thinking about attacking Hyeon-woo, she longed for a powerful opponent. It was overly contradictory. Excluding non-standard monsters like Ji Hyeon-woo. “Tiamat-nim.” Kai called Tiamat’s name. “I know, I know. When I am patient, I know how to be patient.” Tiamat swallowed her saliva and narrowed her eyes. In the meantime, Bacardi was driving Ji Seon-woo into a corner. Bacardi, who constantly received demon energy and took medicine to make himself more powerful, was demonstrating superpowers that were more than twice his original strength. So there was no way Ji Seon-woo would win. ‘If the end is fixed anyway, wouldn’t it be better to just get rid of him quickly and take him away?’ ‘Why do you have to fight?’ Tiamat bit her lip due to the surging desire. “Laugh!” Ji Seon-woo was a strong Awakened, but there was a limit to his power. And that limit seemed to be approaching. The rain of water and ice that had been pouring incessantly was dwindling. In the meantime, all other guild members of the Seon-Hyeon Guild had collapsed. Some died, some seriously injured. And the end of the battle was slowly approaching. *** Hyeon-woo frowned as he watched the silently moving hands of the clock. “Seon-woo’s late.” “Maybe he’s busy with work?” “But he said he would come in the evening.” “Is it six o’clock now?” Ga-jun replied in a ridiculous tone. “It’s six o’clock.” “I thought Ji Seon-woo was the only bro-com, but this one isn’t easy either.” Glancing at Ga-jun saying that, Hyeon-woo drew his leg and held him in his arms. That pushed Alberg, who was about to lie down with his head on his thigh, away, but he didn’t care. “Are you nervous?” “Unn. I have a bad feeling.” “Hmm.” “First of all, Do-jin Hyung said he would ask Elisha.” At that time, Hyeon-woo, who felt a presence at the door, jumped up from his seat. “Do-jin Hyung!” “Hyeon-woo-ya.” “Did you ask?” When he approached with quick steps and asked, Do-jin answered with a puzzled expression. “I did ask.” “What did she say?” “They lost contact 30 minutes ago. They seem to be checking the situation, but it seems that neither the phone nor the walkie-talkie works.” When he heard Do-jin’s words, his heart sank. Support on Kofi Chapter 88, 89, 90 Chapter 91, 92, 93, 94, 95 ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Davine, YaagRabRag HM: Tan-tan-taaaaaan! As much as I like cliffhangers… Davine: Now we will see the older Bro-con becoming a demon for his dongsaeng. YRR: What business did they have that they were so easily duped? 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86. Amber went back and the party was joined by a few Awakened. Among them, there was someone who could use telepathy, so that if Bacardi appeared, the person could quickly contact the headquarters. And the most outstanding among them was Elisha, an A-Class Awakened. She had an ability related to earth, which became stronger when in contact with soil. ‘Um, how did this happen?’ At first, she stood guard outside her door, but halfway through, she came inside and sat on the couch. “It’s going to be hard if you keep guarding it.” It was because of Ji Hyeon-woo’s recommendation. She refused several times at first, but when she was told to have a cup of tea, she eventually accepted. ‘That’s Ji Seon-woo.’ Ji Seon-woo, the younger brother of Ji Hyeon-woo, was originally a famous Awakened. He was born in a small country and obtained power as strong as that of the Awakened in America. He hadn’t been an adult for a long time, but he didn’t look like that from the outside. He was a great person. “Get out of the way.” Ji Seon-woo, who politely handed Elisha a cup of tea, said coldly, looking down at the boy lying on the sofa opposite. “Why me?” “That is where I sit.” “Where’s the owner of the seat?” “I am here.” It was Alberg, a boy who appeared to be in his late teens. Alberg was close to Ji Hyeon-woo, lying on his thigh. ‘Is it because they’re the same age, that they talk informally too?’ She heard that most people only used honorifics, but there seemed to be exceptions. Elisha held the teacup at an angle and glanced at them secretly. Ji Seon-woo, who had been talking at first, was now grabbing Alberg’s hair and pulling it. She wondered if it was too much, but even in that situation, Alberg was standing firm and holding on. Moreover, seeing that none of them were agitated, it seemed like this was the case from time to time. “Just get out of the way.” Ji Hyeon-woo slapped Alberg on the forehead with the palm of his hand. “No! Why do I have to get out of the way every time?” “That’s because you always occupy that position.” “The sofa over there is empty too!” “There’s no Hyung there.” Ji Seon-woo said that with a calm face and pulled Alberg’s hair again. “Hmph! Even so, it’s useless. Even a single strand of hair on my body is strong.” She almost burst out laughing. No matter how mature he looked, Ji Seon-woo was still young. That was why they fought like that. As Elisha suppressed her laughter, Do Ga-jun, who was sitting on the other sofa next to her, spoke to her. “Isn’t that funny?” “No, it’s not.” Do Ga-jun smiled and leaned on the sofa. “Get out of the way quickly!” “I don’t want to! Sit on the armrest of the sofa!” Ji Seon-woo’s expression showed grumpiness. And just as he was about to do something more, the door to the outside opened and Han Do-jin stepped inside. He was holding a large paper bag in his arm as if he had gone out to buy something for a while. The Awakened who had accompanied him seemed to have parted ways outside the door. “Hyeon-woo, I bought some tteokbokki.” “Hyung!” Ji Hyeon-woo left Alberg and Ji Seon-woo, who were scrambling, and stood up. ‘Like a dog, chasing the chicken.’ [1] Recalling the only Eastern proverb she knew, Elisha put down her teacup. “How did you get it?” “I went to Koreatown. It’s still warm. Do you want to eat now?” “Uh-huh!” “Okay. Then I’ll set the table. Who is that?” “Ah, she’s the Awakened that Amber said she’d send.” “My name is Elisha.” “Nice to meet you.” “Likewise.” Like Ji Seon-woo, this one was also quite cool. No, on the contrary, she liked this one more than she did with people that didn’t give off a youthful feeling. Despite being an Asian, he had a tall, muscular body with attractive black eyes. ‘But from what I heard; he’s also infatuated with Ji Hyeon-woo.’ When you see handsome men hanging out with each other, it gives off a mysterious charm. “Would you like to join us?” “No. It’s fine. Tea’s enough for me.” “Alright.” Han Do-jin did not ask twice. He immediately served tteokbokki and sundaes at the table, and his party sat down to eat. “Spicy!” When Alberg got annoyed, Ji Hyeon-woo put down a water cup in front of him. “Feed me.” He tried to act cute with his purple eyes sparkling, but he was soon blocked by Ji Seon-woo. “I’ll feed you.” “No thanks!” While the two resumed their squabbling, Han Do-jin dipped tteokbokki with a fork and put it in Ji Hyeon-woo’s mouth. “How is it? Delicious?” “It’s delicious.” “Thank god.” Just by looking at what they were doing, they were already lovers. They were a really fun couple. At least she wasn’t bored here. After the meal, Elisha went out again. She said it was because she was more comfortable keeping watch. After that, Seon-woo prepared to go out too. “Where?” “It’s guild work. Now that I have some free time, I’m going to do what I was going to do when I came to New York.” “Shall I go with you too?” “Do you want to?” Seon-woo was at a loss for a moment, but he made up his mind. “No, come to think of it, I will be fine. I’ll be back soon, Hyung, wait here.” It seemed like it would be quite difficult because he came with him. It was already revealed that Hyeon-woo was strong, but Seon-woo was used to protecting him. Because of that, he tried not to make Hyeon-woo move when it came to challenging work. “Then be careful.” “Yes, I’ll be back. Hyung.” Seon-woo glared at Alberg once before leaving the room. Outside, several guild members from the Seon-Hyeon Guild, who had been dispatched to New York, were waiting. “Hello!” Among them, Lena, the team leader of Team 2, waved her hand with a lively expression. Chan-young also wanted to come, but there was no Guild Leader at the Headquarters. So Lena came in place of the Deputy Guild Leader. Before she awakened, she had studied quite a bit, so she played her part well when she coordinated work with other guilds. “Long time no see.” “I know. After hearing about the incident in New York, we thought we should have moved together and regretted it. I’m glad it ended well.” “Then shall we go?” “Yes!” Elisha, who was waiting for them, brought in another mental ability Awakened. “Just in case.” That was how the Seon-Hyeon Guild people left the hotel and moved their busy steps. “I have a lot of work to do today. I’m going to stop by the Guardian Guild first and then the Blacksmith Guild in America. They recently succeeded in making a new weapon using monster materials, and I have elevated expectations.” Lena chatted on and followed the briefing on what to do. It wasn’t until she was done with her work that she asked about the Awakened that had been following Ji Seon-woo. “By the way, who is that person following you?” “This is the person who was given to us by the United States for safety.” “He doesn’t look particularly strong.” “He’s a mental ability awakened.” “Aah.” It was ruthless. No matter how understaffed they were, they had to send them someone like that? Lena, who had heard about Seon-woo and his company’s activities in Korea, pursed her lips. Then, she suddenly realized one thing. “I heard that the portal has been cleaned up, but are we in danger?” The Phoenix Guild’s betrayal and Bacardi’s capture were known to the public, but Bacardi’s escape was still undisclosed information. For that reason, Lena didn’t know much about that part either. “Not really.” He’d like to explain everything, but right now someone from the American side was still with them. Elisha and Amber said they were escorts, but Seon-woo didn’t believe them all. “Is there something you can’t tell right now?” Lena was quick to notice. “Yes.” “Then I’ll wait for you to tell me.” For now, Lena decided to move on. Afterwards, they stopped by the Guardian Guild to meet Leon and solidify the agreement between the guilds, and then headed to the Blacksmith Guild located on the outskirts. “Still, it’s good for the fuss.” Lena looked out of the window and said. “Because I put a lot of effort into it.” “I see. What’s the real world going to be like? I’m worried.” After that, Lena shut her mouth. The car drove on in silence for a while. “I don’t know why the Blacksmith guild is located on the outskirts of here.” The road was rough and the car shook. It wasn’t until after they had been driving for a while that he began to see the blacksmith’s guild building in the distance. “We’ve arrived!” It was exceptionally large for a building built in a place where it was difficult for people to enter and exit. And she didn’t see anyone walking around. She had a bad feeling. Because of that, Lena went ahead and entered the building. “Welcome.” The woman at the information desk greeted Lena with a smile. She was a normal looking person from all angles. ‘Was I worried for nothing?’ Lena, scratching her head at her embarrassment, told her. “It’s the Seon-Hyeon Guild, who was scheduled to visit today.” “It has been confirmed. Go up to the third floor.” The confirmation came quickly. Still, it was the Blacksmith Guild Headquarters, could the confirmation be done so easily? That was what Lena thought. Lena tapped her true weapon on her waist with her finger. ‘Come to think of it, wouldn’t they tell us to leave our weapons?’ The Guardian Guild could be trusted, but this was different. It was the first meeting today, and the other person was a guild member from another country. But was it so defenseless? ‘The blacksmith guild of the United States is also connected to the government.’ That meant that there were a government-related Awakened among those guarding this place. Lena tilted her head and turned around. “Guild leader~” She guessed they should talk more. Notes: [1] If a dog chases a chicken and the chicken flies onto the roof, the dog will not be able to catch the chicken, which means that there is something that cannot be tried no matter how hard it tries. Like a dog chasing a chicken staring at the roof - Wiktionary Support on Kofi Chapter 86, 87, 88, 89, 90 Chapter 91, 92, 93, 94, 95 ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Davine, YaagRabRag HM: A new ship, Alberg*Seon-woo has submerged…. 0w0 Davine: They’d kill each other before that could even happen lmao. YRR: I support that ship more than the brothers getting together… Please join the discord server. We are thinking of hosting a fanfic contest for MYBIAH.... in the process atleast. Details will be on the discord server. We made a discord server! please join us!

85. ‘It’s here.’ Tiamat, who had been swimming in the sea, jumped up. Her target was a ship directly above her. They must have sensed her presence, hurriedly maneuvering to evade, but it was already too late. Thud! The boat rocked loudly with a roar. Then, Kai, who was waiting opposite her, bumped his body once more and drew attention. “It’s a monster!” A shout was heard, and people’s eyes were drawn to it. In the meantime, Tiamat transformed into a human and climbed onto her stomach. “Let’s see the location.” Just sinking the ship and killing everyone would solve the problem. She wondered if she should make this more complicated by doing that, but what should she do? She needed to be quiet until she got what she needed. As long as the riots in New York had subsided and the Awakened gathered again, there were plenty of ways to recruit people from the other side, even in the middle of the sea. ‘Let’s get the item first.’ It was the item that was currently restraining Bacardi. [Hero’s Chain (Unique)] Constrains one targeted target, rendering it unable to exert its power. It was once used to catch a dragon. That was the needed item. She was also looking for Bacardi, who was on the same side as she was. She was wondering if she could save the weak human and use it somewhere. When Tiamat arrived at the previously delivered location, she saw a large door. In addition, another human waiting for her greeted her. “You’re an intruder, after all.” The man who was reading a small book looked at Tiamat with a tense expression. No matter how restrained he was, the other was Bacardi, who was strong on the human axis. There could not be no watchmen. “Well, it’s kinda like that.” Tiamat pulled out her nails and pounced on the watchmen. He drew his weapon and fought desperately but was unable to defeat her. He eventually lost his mind when his arm holding his weapon was cut off. “Oops!” Tiamat, who was obsessed with blood, came to her senses belatedly. It wasn’t difficult for her to open the sealed door. Items were also used on the door, but the level was low. After violently tearing it off, she saw Bacardi tied in chains. “Have you come to save me?” Bacardi asked, raising his head. “Yeah.” “Then quickly release me from the chains. It’s annoying.” He was pretty weak for something she could catch. Tiamat waved her hand in annoyance. Her sharp claws cut through the flesh and ripped off the chain that was digging into it. Blood flowed from his weakened body, but neither Bacardi nor Tiamat paid any attention. “At last!” Bacardi, now free, jumped up and shouted. “I won’t lose this time! I’ll avenge you!” Meanwhile, Tiamat grabbed the chain and looked at Bacardi with pitiful eyes. She heard that he was beaten one-sidedly by Hyeon-woo. How was he going to get revenge? As if feeling the gaze, Bacardi smiled, showing his teeth. “I have good strength that can suppress weak things. But sometimes strength isn’t the only thing.” “Ooh?” He looked ignorant on the outside, but his head seems to be working quite fine. “Ji Seon-woo, I’m after him.” “Is he strong too?” “Sure, but he’s not as good as Hyeon-woo.” It was the right decision. Would this make the story interesting? Tiamat licked her lips with her tongue. Thud! Then the boat rocked again. “We must leave now.” “What about the other people?” “On the signboard.” “Can I kill them all?” “I’ve got what I wanted.” Now they could kill. Even if reinforcements arrived, there was plenty of time to bounce before that. Tiamat shrugged, and Bacardi burst into a frenzy. “Then I’ll go ahead first.” Bacardi broke through the ceiling and disappeared upward. And before long, screams took over the place of the sound of the sea breeze. “He’s strange for a human.” Didn’t normal humans care about their own people? But seeing that he didn’t, she wondered if he was similar to herself. Anyway, hearing the scream made her hungry for blood. Tiamat raised the corners of her mouth as she looked at the fallen watchmen, lost in her mind. *** “There’s trouble! Bacardi, he escaped!” It wasn’t long before news of Bacardi’s escape reached Leon as well. “Escaped?” “Yes! Periodic contact from the ship did not come, so we dispatched some people, but it was already late.” All that was left there were fragments and bodies of wrecked ships floating on the sea. Leon pressed his head gently with his hand. “That’s my fault. We should have sent more escorts.” He regretted sending only one boat without anyone knowing. “But there’s no time for regrets.” Leon had to think of other issues than that. A boat that had been secretly launched was attacked. That meant that confidential information had leaked somewhere, and that perhaps the traitor might still be around. It wasn’t just Leon who noticed him. Amber, who had brought the information, already knew that. “Why–” Amber let out a complaint. “–Why is he betraying his humanity? Doing such a terrible thing in a situation where even if we join forces, it won’t be enough!” “Amber.” “Leon-nim, I don’t understand.” “I’m having the same thought as you. Still, we have to move. For the sake of others who are still there.” “Yes, it is. I got too worked up.” Biting her lips, Amber calmed her emotions. “That’s alright” “What about Bacardi’s escape?” “I feel like I should let some people know. If it’s Bacardi I know, he would do something dangerous.” ‘I’ll pay back as much as I have suffered.’ Bacardi lived by those words. As such, there was a considerable risk that he would seek out and retaliate against those who had done this to him. “Should I inform Ji Hyeon-woo?” “Yes, please let him know.” Leon said firmly. *** After a while, Hyeon-woo, who was still staying at a hotel in New York, was greeted by a familiar guest. “Hello.” Amber greeted Seon-woo politely. “Amber? What’s going on here?” “I stopped by with some urgent.” “Please come in first.” Seon-woo took Amber inside. The party that occupied the top floor was lazily spread out. Hyeon-woo was sitting on the sofa and watching the TV blankly and Do-jin and a boy named Alberg were sitting next to him. In fact, he didn’t know that Amber would come, but before she came, Seon-woo was also in the middle of them. Ga-jun was sitting on the other sofa to his left, his hands busy with a tablet and papers spread out on the table. “Amber?” “Hello, Ji Hyun-woo-ssi.” “What brings you here?” Amber felt guilty when she saw Hyeon-woo asking back with her eyes wide open. She received so much help, and yet she endangered his benefactor. She should have been more careful. “I’m sorry!” Amber bent down. “Amber?” “Bacardi has escaped.” “What?” “What?” Startled voices came out. “Everything is our fault. For now, we are tracking Bacardi’s whereabouts, but the investigation is delayed because the place where the incident took place is the sea. We discovered someone else’s intervention in the middle, but we don’t know who it is.” Amber took a deep breath and continued. “Bacardi is an evil person. He might even try to retaliate against Ji Hyeon-woo-ssi. I really have nothing to say.” “Are there any countermeasures?” When Seon-woo asked, Amber slowly released what she had thought of beforehand. “I’m thinking of assigning an escort to you for now. It’s just in time, most of the Awakened have returned, and now New York is in order.” In fact, there were not enough people yet. However, they could not tell the truth to those who had been harmed because of them. That was why Amber was thinking of recruiting manpower to protect them. “It will be difficult to add a lot right now, but we’ll gradually increase it.” “Do you have the manpower to do that?” “It’s possible.” Amber answered, hiding her feelings. “It’s a lie.” Alberg threw a word at Amber. “That person is lying.” “Are you saying I’m lying?” “Yes.” It was an embarrassing situation for Amber. It was true that it was a lie, but the person who pointed it out was a young boy. He was known to be a tamer-type ability, but did he also have mental abilities? Even so, Amber had a strong mental barrier. Most psychics could not read Amber’s thoughts. While hesitating, Hyeon-woo spoke up. “Isn’t it difficult to assign a lot of escorts?” “Tha-that’s.” Amber stuttered for the first time. “Then it’s okay if you stick it to a minimum.” It was a little annoying, but there was no danger. First of all, Ga-jun, who has the weakest power among them, was one of the most prominent Awakened in Korea. Not to mention Do-jin and Seon-woo. Although Alberg was also weak, he was unimaginably strong even under such circumstances. What about Spotty, Kero, and Two-eyed? They were monsters who cannot lose even if they want to lose. “But I can’t do that. You are in danger because of us.” “What do you mean danger? Of course, I just had to help.” “Ji Hyeon-woo-ssi.” Amber’s eyes twinkled. How could there be such a good person? 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67. [Guild] Yoo Chae: Hyung [Guild] Yoo Chae: I think you’ve been too interested in me lately [Guild] I’m Sleepy: ? [Guild] Drink some water: ?? [Guild] Bright Clouds: Huh? As soon as I came out of the raid dungeon with the guild members, I opened a cola can and frowned at the chat that Yoo Chae sent. [Guild] Yoo Chae: You’re really too much [Guild] I’m Sleepy: What’s the problem? [Guild] Bright Clouds: What is this.. [Guild] Bright Clouds: Is it like a couple who have been married for 5 years? [Guild] Seasoned Crab Sauce: Didn’t I ask you the other day [Guild] Seasoned Crab Sauce: Why don’t both of you use partner chat? [Guild] Mocha Bread: crazy u 2 r married [Guild] Let’s do this: Please be considerate of everyone, you two—— [Guild] Park Seungjin99: Phew... [Guild] Harn: ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Yoo Chae ran to the entrance of the raid dungeon in a hurry while I’m wondering how he knew where I was. [Guild] Yoo Chae: You went to a raid without me! [Guild] I’m Sleepy: I heard you’re going to sleep for a while because something happened; [Guild] Yoo Chae: It was 30 minutes... [Guild] Yoo Chae: If Hyung had been occupied for 30 minutes, I would have waited... [Guild] I’m Sleepy: ;; [Guild] Yoo Chae: Even if I blow it up in the chat, you always read it and ignore.. [Guild] Drink some water: Oh, can u two do this privately? [Guild] Harn: Somehow [Guild] Harn: I haven’t been able to see you in the group chat lately [Guild] Harn: There’s a reasonㅋㅋㅋㅋ [Guild] Crazy Hunting Friend: fr ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ [Guild] I’m Sleepy: no [Guild] Mocha Bread: no, wasn’t he here tho? [Guild] I’m Sleepy: u know my daily routine but how r u so busy [Guild] I’m Sleepy: What else do u want me to do? [Guild] I’m Sleepy: I don’t have anything to answer, so I’m just reading it— —; [Guild] Yoo Chae: Hyung should tell me too [Guild] Yoo Chae: What did you eat or what did you do today? ㅜㅡㅜ! [Guild] I’m Sleepy: Ha... [Guild] Drink some water: fk ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ [Guild] Monster Born of Capitalism: Holy Shem [Guild] Bright Clouds: omg omg [Guild] Harn: sht so funny ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ [Guild] Manaolingnam: Extreme Job [Guild] Manaolingnam: Marriage [Guild] TheHunter: The more I look at it, the more I am shocked.. [Guild] Let’s do this: Let’s go back in time [Guild] Let’s do this: When you’re with Sleepy-nim, you have to be obsequious around him [Guild] Park Seungjin99: Gilma-nim keeps obsessing over him [Guild] Park Seungjin99: If Sleepy-nim cools down and leaves, what are you going to do?ㅠㅠ [Guild] Yoo Chae: ㅋㅋ [Guild] Yoo Chae: Don’t worry because hyung’s taste is like thisㄴ [Guild] I’m Sleepy: why change my taste to your own, crazy bastard? [Guild] Mocha Bread: ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ [Guild] Bright Clouds: Really amazing in many ways Anyway, he can’t really be serious. I hurriedly shook my head, feeling the need to change the subject. [Guild] I’m Sleepy: Just need to finish what I wanted to do last time [Guild] I’m Sleepy: What was it? [Guild] I’m Sleepy: I was looking for 5 strange rings [Guild] TheHunter: An elf ring? [Guild] I’m Sleepy: oh I think that’s right [Guild] Yoo Chae: You have to do a forsaken raid for that [Guild] Yoo Chae: After reading and ignoring the chat [Guild] Yoo Chae: He asked me to find a ring... [Guild] Yoo Chae: Hyung, this rabbit-like wife is crying. [Guild] I’m Sleepy: So you don’t want to be together? [Guild] Yoo Chae: If you say you won’t just read the chat and ignore it in the future, I’ll find it..ㅇㅅㅇ [Guild] TheHunter: That’s the location [Guild] TheHunter: I know where it is [Guild] TheHunter: Can I help you?ㅋㅋ [Guild] Harn: ㅋㅋㅋ [Guild] Harn: I know that ㅋㅋㅋㅋ [Guild] Drink some water: me tooㅋ [Guild] Mocha Bread: me tooㅋㅋ [Guild] I’m Sleepy: haha tk [Guild] Yoo Chae: Fuck [Guild] Yoo Chae: Get lost, bastards [Guild] I’m Sleepy: ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ [Guild] TheHunter: ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ As if reading the messages was quite a blow, Yoo Chae’s plan to get a reply by using the quest as a hostage was blocked by the guild members. Yoo Chae, who hastily created the party recruitment window, grabbed my character, and grimaced. [All] Yoo Chae: come to the party soon Hyung [All] Yoo Chae: Go do it with me [All] I’m Sleepy: u said u won’t do it [All] Yoo Chae: I was just kidding [All] Yoo Chae: Oh, hurry up ㅡㅡ He urged me desperately, not sure if he was worried that I would really go on a quest with someone else. I was thinking of teasing him more because he was cute, but when I got really angry, I was the only one bothered, so I went into the party. [Guild] TheHunter: Phew, in the end, the two of them are going together [Guild] Harn: just to be abandoned like this again?.. [Guild] Crazy Hunting Friend: This is why couples shouldn’t be on the side [Guild] Mocha Bread: I agree [Guild] I’m getting lazy: Wasn’t Hunter taking charge? [Guild] TheHunter: ? [Guild] Manaolingnam: crazy Staric-nim, they’re having a fling [Guild] TheHunter: ? [Guild] TheHunter: Sue them [Guild] Bright Clouds: ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ [Guild] Let’s do this: ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ [Guild] Drink some water: Suing all of a sudden ㅋㅋㅋ Yoo Chae used the movement scroll, and the surrounding scenery changed quickly. I watched the entire thing before asking him. [Party] I’m Sleepy: Do you want to do a discord call? [Party] Yoo Chae: Gasp [Party] Yoo Chae: Yeah [Party] Yoo Chae: I want to [Party] I’m Sleepy: let’s go The voice call came right away. Putting on the headset and pressing the call accept button, I heard a familiar voice. “Hello, hello.” “Yeah.” Yoo Chae’s voice made me feel happy because I asked him to do a discord call first. However, when I started the call because I had a different ulterior motive, it felt rather uncomfortable to me. “Are you starting the quest right away? Did you get the quest?” “I got it last time. You can go collect them.” “Yes.” After answering simply, I compared the voices of Chae Yoo-jung and Yoo Chae. Even though they definitely sound alike... It wasn’t exactly on the same level. Depending on the condition or sound quality of the microphone used while playing the game, there is a possibility that it will differ from the actual voice. Or maybe the two are really different people. ‘I’d like to call Chae Yoo-jung right now, but...…………..’ Even that doesn’t provide clear evidence. If Yoo-chae and Chae Yoo-jung turned out not to be the same person, there’s a possibility that I wouldn’t be able to accept it. After that, when the game is over and a reasonable amount of time has passed, I will then excuse myself and reason that I’ll be busy. Thinking that far ahead, I swallowed a sigh that rose to the bottom of my lungs. What am I doing right now against the kid who excitedly ran to help me? If Yoo-chae and Chae Yoo-jung are different people, and if I could just be misunderstanding... Isn’t it very rude to think this way right now? If someone else confuses me with someone else and raises these suspicions, I think I’ll feel upset. “Then let’s start from the Northern region. I think I’ll just have to go around it in a clockwise direction.” “I don’t care.” “Ah, that’s right, Hyung! Look at this.” With a ‘Pop’ and ‘Swish,’ Yoo Chae summoned a pet I hadn’t seen before. It was a large, round and concave-eyed bird called ‘Popoko,’ and it was one of the few pets that could carry two people for a ride at once. “Isn’t it cute? I bought a new one to use so that Hyung and I can use it during the quests.” Yoo Chae went to the side of the pet and jumped up and down. Thanks to that, my conscience hurt even more intensely. “Good job.......” “Let’s ride this!” “Yeah……” I replied in a withered voice and started to circumnavigate the continent on the Popoko with Yoo Chae. Like a popular pet, Popoko let out a cute cry and flew up at high speed. “...K-kim Yoo-chae.” “What?” After staring at the monitor and thinking for a long time, I finally opened my mouth. “Are you playing any other games?” “Another game?” “What, like Hero? What games did you play before Zenoris?” “Just this and that.” There was no significant change in Yoo Chae’s voice when answering the question. Not getting the response I wanted, I asked again. “You don’t want to play Hero?” “Well. I’m not playing right now. It’s fun playing Zenoris with Hyung.” “Have you ever tried it?” “I played it for a brief time in the past, but I gave up quickly because I liked the nurturing game better. Is Hyung good? I think I asked that last time.” This time, too, I couldn’t find the slightest wave of emotion in Yoo Chae. His reply, which came naturally and softly, without hesitation, made me question myself like, ‘What the hell are you doing?.’ The thought floated around and seemed to be laughing at my expense. “No, me too… I stopped playing it after quitting it.” “Is it so? It’s better to play Zenoris with me, right? Ah, we have arrived. Go talk to the NPC standing alone over there and he will give you a ring.” “Ugh.” Moving the mouse mechanically, I placed my other hand on my forehead. As I lowered my head, a moan of lamentation came out. ‘Fuck, I’m going to die of embarrassment.’ At this point, I was confused as to whether I was alone in a strange delusion. Kim Dae-seok, who knew the situation because I asked for advice, also said that the two could not be the same person, so in the end it was only me who was the problem. At the same time, I felt guilty that I couldn’t bear to admit it to Yoo Chae, and a slight heat rose on my face. “I have to meet Chae Yoo-jung one more time tomorrow.” What do I do? I’m doomed. Support on KoFi Chapter 69, 70, 71, 72 Chapter 73, 74, 75, 76 --- Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor: Meimei We made a Discord Server! please join us!

84. After confirming Alberg’s harmlessness, they returned to the headquarters — Leon called them. “Welcome. I should have visited in person, but I’m sorry I couldn’t.” “No. You must be busy.” “Still, it doesn’t mean that people who have received grace could come and go.” Leon said with a soft smile. It was great to see Bacardi running around and trying to make up for the missing spot. The justice he put forward in the guild he had built up, and the way he tried to protect people was admirable. “It’s okay. But what’s going on?” At Seon-woo’s question, Leon took out a tablet and held it. “This is a video that’s circulating around on the Internet.” The beginning begins between the broken buildings. The screen shook as if the owner holding the device was frightened. Then came the sound of whispering. 『We have arrived. There’s a Guardian Guild building around here, so it should be safe for now.』 Then thump! A sound was heard, and the screen spun. 『Did you see that? He just jumped off a tall building! Oh my god!』 After that, the screen remained still and began to show the two men jumping off the building. One could definitely identify who it was. 『It’s the Bacardi of the Phoenix Guild.』 A mumbling voice is heard again. 『But who is the other person?』 The face was not clearly visible. However, one thing was certain. He was stronger than Bacardi. Because Bacardi was being beaten the whole time. The video cut off there. Seon-woo parted his lips, which had been tightly closed the entire time he watched the video. “It’s Bacardi and Hyung.” “Yes, the Phoenix Guild’s betrayal has not been officially announced yet. This is due to concerns that this situation could cause further confusion. But as this video was released, rumors are spreading.” A bitterness crept across Leon’s lips. “I wonder if there is something wrong with the Phoenix Guild. Besides, Ji Hyeon-woo-ssi’s face is blurry, but some people recognize him.” It was a difficult story for Hyeon-woo in many ways. “Ji Seon-woo. I don’t know why Ji Hyeon-woo-ssi tried to hide his power. But I know he’ll be in trouble if the information about that power is known.” He went through tough times in both Korea and the United States. What was needed in the process was an Awakened with strong power. If Hyeon-woo’s powers were revealed, criticism could come out as to why he hadn’t put forth all his might in the meantime. “Hyung always did his best to hunt monsters.” Even when Seon-woo stopped him, he didn’t rest until the monster was defeated. But to think that he might be criticized for hiding his power. “We also tried our best to retrieve the footage. Although the recovery was successful, it has already spread too much.” No matter how great the Guardian Guild was, it was impossible to block all the videos that had already spread. “For now, we plan to make an official announcement about Bacardi in a few days.” “Is that so?” “If we ever need help, we will always actively step forward. Ji Hyeon-woo-ssi is a hero in our country.” “Thank you.” That was how the conversation ended. *** “Human beings are truly incomprehensible.” Alberg, who had heard Seon-woo’s words, spoke. “He was just hiding his power. What’s the problem with that? That doesn’t mean he neglected what he had to do. Isn’t he a strong person hiding in this world?” “There’s nothing like that. But he doesn’t like outside attention, so he doesn’t show himself as much as he hides it. Things will be more different with Hyeon-woo.” Ga-jun answered Alberg’s words. “It’s complicated.” “Anyway. So what are you going to do now?” “We have to think about it from now on.” Seon-woo, Do-jin, and Hyeon-woo put their heads together and exchanged opinions. But no matter how hard they tried; they couldn’t think of a good way. Time was just passing. “How about this?” Alberg, who had eaten all the cookies, intervened between them. “What do you mean?” Seon-woo looked at Alberg with a disapproving expression. He was no different from Do-jin. “It happens occasionally in the Demon Realm. There are cases where those who originally had no power, or those who were sealed, awaken, and exert their power.” “Aha! I think I know.” “Wouldn’t it be fine to say that Hyeon-woo is also in that situation?” “That sounds plausible.” In the meantime, Seon-woo wrapped around Hyeon-woo so that he could see it from outside. It was already a famous story among the people that escorts were attached whenever they went out. “I think it’s okay to say that you awakened your strength in earnest, after coming to America.” The heads gathered and the story began to form. “Aren’t you so cool? It’s like a hero gimmick.” Even Ga-jun stepped in and filled in the empty parts of the story with excitement. It was really nice to see the problem being resolved, but a sudden awakening of power. Hyeon-woo dried his face with both hands. “At the moment of crisis, the power obtained from the Demon Realm burst out again!” “Alright. Not a bad option.” “It certainly suits Hyeon-woo.” He was so embarrassed. He was going crazy. As he twisted his body, not knowing what to do, Alberg, who had been sitting on the other side of the sofa, slipped into his seat next to Hyeon-woo. “Hyeon-woo, I came up with all of this.” Then he looked at Hyeon-woo with sparkling eyes. He had a face that wanted something. “So what do you want?” “How about a kiss?” He didn’t think there would be any reluctance to kiss him because of his pretty face, but he didn’t like it. “I don’t want to.” “Why?” “What do you mean why?” “Am I not quite beautiful?” In the Demon Realm, there were also demons who suffered from love sickness after seeing Alberg and died. “You usually say that with your own mouth.” “It’s to my own advantage. So, why can’t I tell you?” Alberg pouted with his lips. Since he was young, it seemed that even his actions were following him. And Seon-woo and Do-jin found them. “What are you doing?” “Hyeon-woo, come here.” Do-jin approached Hyeon-woo, picked him up, and seated him somewhere else. Alberg also got up and followed Hyeon-woo. “Didn’t Hyeon-woo hate it?” “What Hyeon-woo said he didn’t like was a kiss. He never said no to anything else.” Despite sharp words, Alberg answered calmly. He was really confident when he said nasty things. “And aren’t you really crossing the line? You’re not Hyeon-woo’s partner. It’s too much.” “What do you mean by crossing the line. As someone who likes Hyeon-woo, I just did what I had to do.” The two shared a cold gaze for a while. The atmosphere became stern, as if they were going to strike at any moment. “I didn’t like you from the first time I saw you.” “I have the same opinion.” “I wish I could kill him.” “Can’t you just kill him?” “Every time. But Hyeon-woo doesn’t like it, so I’m putting up with it.” In this situation, Seon-woo supported Do-jin. He didn’t particularly like Do-jin either, but at least it was better than Alberg, who was completely out of control. ‘It would be nice if they both died in a fight.’ While he was thinking about it, Hyeon-woo intervened and stopped the two of them. “Stop it!” His face was red. “Oh, come to think of it.” Ga-jun slammed his palm with his fist. Now, Do-jin openly expressed his feelings for Hyeon-woo. That was why Hyeon-woo was like that too. ‘Somehow, he was very obsessed with Hyeon-woo.’ He roughly guessed it but hearing it himself was different again. And he felt weird. Why were they so drawn to hang out by Hyeon-woo when they don’t lack anything? Come to think of it, even Ga-jun had eyes for him from the beginning. It was fun when we were together, and when they couldn’t see each other, his body would get itchy so he would break through the overprotectiveness and chase after him. No one had ever put so much effort into this. ‘My taste was soft, voluptuous women.’ Ga-jun looked at Hyeon-woo with a new gaze. He was thin for his small stature. His face was quite pretty, but there were other women that were prettier than he knew too. He couldn’t figure out why. But that meant… ‘Isn’t it already too much to be picky about your taste?’ This was how he felt from the moment he fought Do-jin to stay attached to Hyeon-woo in the first place. Ga-jun took a deep breath and exhaled. “Me too, Hyeon-woo, I like you.” He made up his mind and uttered the words, but what came back were several bloody glances. “Haha, Do Ga-jun-ssi, are you crazy?” He used honorifics, but his tone was brutal. And the temperature in the room was gradually dropping. “It looks like he went crazy for a while.” The shadows beneath his feet began to sway. No, everyone confessed all the same, but he didn’t know why Do-jin only did this to him. “I’m fine!” “No. I think I’m going crazy from overwork.” Seon-woo said firmly. Still, Hyeon-woo looked at him wondering if he would understand his feelings, but that expectation was soon broken. “Stop joking.” At the same time, he was looking at Ga-jun with pity, but it does not appear that he had taken what he just said seriously. “Why, why don’t you believe me!” “Think about your credibility.” Do-jin stabbed him in the chest with a neat tone. Still, he was the guild leader of the Baekho Guild, which was quite well known in Korea, but he was being treated very poorly. Ga-jun locked himself in a corner and put on a gloomy expression. *** At that time, Bacardi was leaving the land under strict surveillance. To be imprisoned on a small island on the other side of the sea, a prison dedicated to the Awakened. “Isn’t the weather unusual?” “The weather forecast was good.” A few sailors aboard the ship chatted and glanced under the signboard. “By the way, I still can’t believe that Bacardi is in prison.” “That’s right. Why did he betray the United States, refusing so much power and wealth?” The answer came back quickly to the questionable words. “Isn’t it power?” “Isn’t he strong enough already?” “Desire only grows, never diminishes, as you can see.” “It’s a philosophical statement.” Meanwhile, the ship was moving forward rapidly. Without knowing what the future held. Support on Kofi Chapter 85 Chapter 86, 87, 88, 89, 90 ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Davine, YaagRabRag HM: I do have to say… I feel sad for Do Ga-jun to the point that I wished I could give him a pat on his head. YRR: Is this boy Aphrodite? Dang. Davine: What can we expect from a BL novel? MC needs to be shown as attractive. 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. 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