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17. Do-jin, who was called into the room by Seon-woo, did not change much from the last time he saw him. Long, messy bangs that covered the eyes, and old clothes that looked clean but had been worn for too long. He had his back hunched, so it felt like he wasn’t very approachable. “Hello.” When he got up and greeted him in an awkward manner, Do-jin bowed with his head down. “Hello.” Then, he stood still as he glanced at Hyeon-woo. It was strange to have a calm composure compared to his strength and size. “Then shall we sit down?” “Yes.” After Hyeon-woo sat on the sofa, Do-jin, who had been hesitating for a while, sat down on the floor. He was even on his knees. No, are you being punished right now or something? Swallowing the words as they were about to pop out of his throat, he gestured to the sofa. “Please sit here.” “Yes.” Do-jin, who slowly got up from his seat, moved to the sofa and sat down. Looking at this, Seon-woo took a mug from the kitchen near to the living room and placed it down in front of Hyeon-woo. Inside was hot chocolate that looked sweet. ‘Where did you get this from?’ After hesitating for a while, he took a sip and found it to be delicious. While drinking some more without realizing it, he only later realized that he was the only one holding a mug. “Why didn’t you drink too?” When he asked Seon-woo, he answered right away. “I’m okay. I don’t like sweets.” Actually, Hyeon-woo didn’t really like it either. Still, it was a quality tasty, so he pushed the mug to Seon-woo. “You should try it too. It’s worth drinking.” “Unn.” Seon-woo smiled bashfully and took the mug. Only after watching his brother drinking hot chocolate, Hyeon-woo realized one thing too late. There was nothing laid in front of the guest, Do-jin. Just then, as Hyeon-woo glanced at Do-jin at the door, Seon-woo said in a whisper. “It’s alright.” “But he’s a guest.” “What do you mean by guest? I’m not the one who wanted him here.” Seon-woo spoke in a soft but firm tone and sipped the hot chocolate again. Apparently, he still had in mind the fact that Do-jin had attacked him first. But what could he do now? Hyeon-woo got up from his seat. “Hyung?” “Wait a minute.” Hyeon-woo wanted to give some hot chocolate to Do-jin so he too could drink it. Upon seeing that Hyeon-woo had made his way to the kitchen, Seon-woo quickly followed. “Why?” “I still need to give him something.” “Then I’ll make it.” “Can I help you too then?” I’m a few years older than him and I don’t even seem to know how to make this. Hyeon-woo asked Seon-woo, who took out a tin of hot chocolate powder, and read the description on it. No, I would have tried to read. If the contents of the manual were not all in English. “I’ll do it alone.” “No, I’ll help out too.” Here’s how to make hot chocolate. First, the hot water in the electric pot was poured into a mug and the hot chocolate powder was loosened into it. He didn't know how much amount to put, so he poured it little by little and stirred it, until it became quite plausible. “You’re good.” Seon-woo next to him told him that it was a little different from what Hyeon-woo himself ate. So, he poured a little into another bowl and tasted it, but it tasted something subtly different. There was not enough powder. Hyeon-woo added more powder. ‘The colors are similar.’ That would be enough. Hyeon-woo confidently put the mug down in front of Do-jin. “Please drink it.” Do-jin hesitated for a while before picking up the mug. There was silence between the three for a moment. Do-jin, who finished all the hot chocolate, quietly put down the mug. Then, he opened his mouth to speak. “I would like to hear more about Ye-won’s story.” I would have done that much anyway. “I’ll pay the full price. Whatever it may be.” There’s no need to pay. It’s merely telling a story of the past, so there’s no need for any prices. However, Seon-woo had a different idea in store. “What can you offer?” Hyeon-woo carefully poked Seon-woo with his finger. However, Seon-woo did not withdraw his words. To such a Seon-woo, Do-jin answered carefully. “I’ll give you anything.” “Then, how about something like this? Please protect my Hyung.” Hyeon-woo, who was about to poke Seon-woo again, halted. What was this about? “Of course, I will protect your Hyung, but I think you’re well aware of how the world works.” The value of the First-Generation missing person. Seon-woo only needed his Hyung, but the others didn’t know that he was his Hyung. They were curious about everything that the First-Generation missing person with a particularly prolonged period of disappearance knew. They would not give up thinking that there might be a helpful clue to make them stronger. So, the stronger the people who could help him protect his Hyung, the better. ‘Besides, he seemed to be stronger than Ga-jun.’ Seon-woo felt it while they were fighting. Do-jin was never under him. He didn’t know how such a person had been hiding his skills until now, but since Seon-woo found out about it, he couldn’t just let such a useful person go. “I will do that.” Do-jin’s reply was quick. He didn’t seem to have thought about it deeply. “That’s great. Then, let’s make a contract for you.” After hearing his response, Seon-woo brought out a document, which he had already prepared. Although it was a contract with all the terms and conditions attached, Do-jin signed it without hesitation. Do-jin seemed to be older than Hyeon-woo on Earth, but to sign a contract right away without even verifying the content... He was a person who was likely to be scammed wherever he went. Hyeon-woo spitted out those thoughts. “And, what are you going to do if you got scammed?” “Are you going to scam me?” “Not that but still.” Hyeon-woo had no intention of scamming, and Seon-woo was not someone who would do that. “Then, that’s finally done and over with.” Hyeon-woo, who heard that he was finished, decided to change the topic. “I’ll tell you Ye-won Noona’s story.” This story was not only about Ye-won, but also about Hyeon-woo. In the beginning, they used to hang out together often. Hyeon-woo picked out the good memories from here and there. The first time they worked together while hunting monsters and being hungry, they wandered in search of something to eat. They found some strange-looking fruit in the Demon Realm and when they ate it, they got colic. He did not speak about horrible memories, since Do-jin wasn’t the only person here. Hyeon-woo also had something he didn’t want to say to Seon-woo. Day by day, the number of people who were becoming increasingly sensitive and committing crazy things had also increased. Hyeon-woo and Ye-won, who were young and weak, were in an environment where they could not easily relax and rest easily. He had realized that everyone couldn’t come together even in difficult circumstances. There were those who wanted to survive even if it meant pushing someone into pain. There were situations where people couldn’t trust each other. As he tried to remain calm in that situation, he realized how easy it was to forget. He forgot who he was and began to lose his humanity. Hyeon-woo, who was barely at the age of a high school student, was poisoned and almost destroyed in an instant. For decades from that moment on and until the last person died, Hyeon-woo, who survived alone, stayed in the Demon Realm. So, he could say that he really didn’t get out unscathed. ‘Still, I thought it would be okay to talk about this.’ It changed him. Hyeon-woo, who was once weak, was no longer there. Still, the more the story went on, the stranger he felt. “Hyung, let’s stop.” At some point, Seon-woo came and grabbed Hyeon-woo’s hand. “What?” “That’s it for today.” At the same time, Do-jin also added. “Looks like I put too much pressure on you. Sorry.” Why are you saying that? He didn’t know why, but the two seemed to be worried about Hyeon-woo. “Kiiing.” Suddenly, Kero, who was on the sofa, whimpered far away. Hyeon-woo nodded his head as he thought about it and agreed. “Well, it’s a long story to tell all at once.” “That’s right. So, just rest.” “Yeah, Hyung. Let’s lie down first.” Seon-woo lifted Hyeon-woo again and took him to the bedroom. Then, he laid him on the bed and covered him with a blanket. Beside him, he put Kero, who was trembling. “Wait a minute, I’ll go and bring you a healer.” Healer? What was going on? “No, it’s okay. Call what healer? I look fine, don’t I?” At that, Seon-woo held Hyeon-woo’s hand with a bitter expression. “Okay. I will call the healer for you later, so just rest for a while.” Then, he patted his chest, turned his back, and left the room. Hyeon-woo laid down, but drowsiness did not come. So, he opened his eyes, grabbed Kero and hugged him. It felt surprisingly good to rub Kero’s belly fat, which had become chubby recently. Well, he should pretend that he’s sleeping since he would worry his brother. Hyeon-woo simply closed his eyes. Seon-woo, who came out after closing the door, beckoned at Do-jin. Do-jin, who understood the meaning, immediately got up and went outside. Seon-woo followed him. He opened his mouth only after the thick door was closed. “Are you satisfied now?” It was a sharp voice. “I’m sorry.” It was something he hadn’t even thought of. If Do-jin had been in the Demon Realm for 10 years, there would have been many painful memories, but he simply wouldn’t care. He felt a sense of guilt that he had made it difficult for someone who was still vulnerable all because he wanted to hear about his sister. It was the same with Seon-woo. He’d taken a deep breath, desperately suppressing the rising questions that time. He must have wondered about how his Hyung had lived all this time. How did you survive in the Demon Realm, and why can't I gauge the strength of your power? There were many things he wanted to ask. Still, he didn’t ask. Because he wanted to protect his Hyung. It meant that he had to approach him more slowly. ‘I did.’ But then Do-jin ruined it all. No, no. It was also Seon-woo’s fault. Seon-woo could only simply clench his fists. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Davine and Meimei HM: So~ as you can see, Seon-woo doesn’t like Do-jin. It raises the weird tension of shipping them(Seon-woo&Do-jin). *Slapped. ah-hm. MM: OMFG Hoshi XD Davine: I still remembered when u shipped gajun with Hyeon-woo 😑. Now you are starting yet another weird ship. I must agree with you though. Fierce Seon-woo x the cutie Do-jin.

16. “But I don’t think this is a little bit.” At Hyeon-woo’s timid refusal, Seon-woo wore a gloomy expression on his face. Then, he started rummaging through his bag again. “Actually, I have prepared a few more things. If you don’t like this, you can use something else.” “Uh? Then, I’ll choose something else!” Hyeon-woo responded quickly. “Then, what about this?” The item he took out was a circlet. Why do fancy decorations worn by elves on their foreheads in fantasy exist nowadays? [Purification Circlet (Unique)] Increases poison resistance and mental attack resistance by 30% The moment he saw it, Hyeon-woo quietly grabbed the earrings. I could never wear a circlet! The items that came out next were as splendid as the circlet, so I am afraid to look at them anymore. A cloak with soft fur, a wand that looks like that of a king, and colorful gaiters that reach the shin. It seemed like it would be possible to get all eyes on one body by wearing just one thing. “I only need one or two of these.” “No, just wear everything.” Hyeon-woo sighed and asked with his last regrets. “But do I really have to wear all this?” “Unn, everything.” “Too–Isn’t it too much?” “There’s a lot. Still, I was only choosing here and there.” Hyeon-woo felt like crying. You said you don’t want to hurt your brother, so isn’t it okay to have your ears pierced? The process of collecting accessories is kind of hard and slow. I really want to throw everything out the window if I can. Maybe Kero can chew all of this and run away… He looked at Kero with anticipation, but he was yawning with sleepy eyes. ‘You are not helping at all!’ Hyeon-woo was in despair. “But now I feel a little more relieved.” “Yeah, I’m glad you feel relieved.” “It’s okay, Hyung. Awakened usually wear more for the sake of their abilities. You don’t have to wear them since there’s no need.” This was okay. Seon-woo sincerely thought so. Of course, Hyeon-woo’s thoughts were different. “That’s right. But last time I saw there were people who didn’t?” “Who?” “Someone called Ga-jun.” Seon-woo paused for a moment at those words. Then, he frowned and answered. “Nope. Do Ga-jun is also using several.” “Like what?” “First of all, gloves. I keep a few pairs and use them alternately. It’s not hard to find, so the grade isn’t high, but it’s quite useful.” “And?” “Several rings that are invisible but attached to a necklace.” “Is that so?” He remembered holding Do Ga-jun by the collar, but he didn’t even notice the accessories. “It’s not just Do Ga-jun. Lee Hye-sun and Ryu Ja-yun also carry a few accessories in case of emergencies. Earrings and rings are the basics.” “Who is Lee Hye-sun?” “The Guild Leader of one of the strongest guilds. The person holding the shield. And behind her was Ryu Ja-yun.” When Seon-woo explained their names along with their basic appearance, it wasn’t difficult to pinpoint who was who. But were they wearing accessories? That part didn’t come to mind. If the accessories flashed during the fight, he would have known right away. While in doubt, Seon-woo spoke again. “Anyway, from now on, never go out. Understand? Rather let me do it.” “Alright.” After promising that he wouldn’t go out several times, Seon-woo showed a relieved expression. ‘Yeah, it’ll be fine.’ Albert from the Demon Realm also did wear quite a bit of accessories, didn’t he? Still, Hyeon-woo didn’t want to wear it. ‘That’s because it’s Albert!’ Because Albert was absurdly beautiful! But Albert was not him! Hyeon-woo rolled over the bed in agony. “No way I won’t wear it! Let’s cut it down a bit!” “There’s nothing to reduce?” “But!” “They look good on you, Hyung.” Seon-woo laughed bashfully. ‘It will suit you much better than me!’ Even though he was wearing a suit, he looked so handsome that he seemed to be able to rock this kind of accessory. But he wasn’t Hyeon-woo. Hyeon-woo was wallowing in agony, and then something came to his mind, that made him jump up. “By the way, you’re not wearing accessories! You said everyone was carrying a few!” “I am carrying a few around though?” “What do you wear?” “I don’t normally use it. Do I even need it? Since the S-Class Awakening feels like a strategic weapon in itself, I didn’t have to wear accessories. I just keep a few in my inventory for emergencies. Do Ga-jun is very careful, so he keeps it separately.” This was quite silly. The cute and lovable younger brother looked mean for the first time. For that reason, Hyeon-woo didn’t even need to wear accessories. Because he was already really strong. He didn’t dare reveal his power to his brother before, but now he couldn’t bear it. He thought it would be better to prove he was strong and walk around comfortably rather than wear all of this. ‘Let’s confess.’ As soon as he thought of that, Seon-woo rolled his eyes and pulled out an ordinary looking necklace. It was a metal necklace without any decoration, but this was also an accessory with a special effect. “Then, will you use this?” “What? I don’t want to add anymore!” “You already know that Do Ga-jun wears several rings on his necklace, right?” “I know?” “This is the necklace. It looks simple, but it has special abilities. If you put several items here, the stats will be reflected. In addition, there is an item reduction function, so it’s particularly convenient.” Then, there was no need to wear these accessories one by one. Therefore, this necklace had a unique grade without any other abilities. And there were only two of them in the world. One for Seon-woo and one for Ga-jun. It was because it came from a dungeon that opened in Korea. Hyeon-woo, who thought of trying to prove his strength, only calmed down after seeing it. At this point, he seemed to change his mind again. ‘If that’s the only one, then I can wear it.” He hated having the same necklace as Do Ga-jun, but it was still the better choice. “I will do that.” “Great. Then, I will work on it and return it to you.” Then, cautiously, Hyeon-woo began to remove all the accessories he was wearing. “But it’s a bit of a shame.” “What?” “It suits you well.” Hyeon-woo frowned at him without realizing it. “No, what?” “I meant it, really.” “Then, you wear them rather than me, okay? It would really look good on you.” “Really?” Seon-woo laughed shyly. Then, he took the earring he had removed from Hyeon-woo and brought it to his ear. “Looks good?” Hyeon-woo nodded his head as if possessed. Even though he said that he himself was ugly, Seon-woo was still a cute and lovable little brother. Yes, Seon-woo was now in his early 20s. He was still young. How can he play a joke on him like this? “Then, Hyung and me, Let’s wear a pair of earrings like a set?” At that, Hyeon-woo nodded his head without realizing it. I would like to wear earrings like my brother wears. Then, just after the thought surfaced, he came back to his senses. “Isn’t it weird to have an earrings set between brothers?” “What’s weird? Doesn’t brothers and sisters usually do this?” “......Is that so?” After being in the Demon Realm for a long time, Korean customs seem to have changed a bit. I don’t know since it’s usually with a sister, but maybe it will work since I have a brother? While contemplating, Seon-woo, who took out a few earrings and looked at Hyeon-woo, asked. “Which one do you like?” A simple one. The simplest one! Hyeon-woo chose a small earring studded with a black jewel. “Ah, this? I only have one set right now, so I’ll have to get another one.” Seon-woo, who muttered quietly, took care of the earrings that Hyeon-woo had chosen. It doesn’t seem like it had been a long time, but he was kind of tired. Hyeon-woo drooped again as he stood. Then, he asked Seon-woo as if he had suddenly remembered. “Then, what happened to that person?” “Who?” He thought he knew what happened, and he trembled. “Yewon’s Oppa.” Seon-woo tilted his head slightly and looked at Hyeon-woo. So cute, I don’t want anyone else to see it. Hyeon-woo said while stroking Seon-woo’s hair softly. “You know.” “I know.” Seon-woo let out a small sigh and continued. “But do you really need to keep such a dangerous bastard close?” “I’m just willing to tell him a story?” “Then, why don’t Hyung talk, and I record it so he could listen to it?” In this case, his head was taut. Seon-woo’s well-groomed hair was messed up when Hyeon-woo turned his stroking in the opposite direction. “Don’t be grumpy.” “I’m not.” “You’re lying.” Seon-woo pouted while Hyeon-woo pinched his nose and shook it lightly. “Tell me where he is.” Seon-woo pointed down with a dissatisfied expression. “Below?” “He’s fighting at the lobby entrance.” “Why?” “Because I didn’t let him in.” “Tell him to come in.” “I don’t want to.” If anyone else sees Seon-woo whining, they will be quite surprised. It was because he had always adhered to a rigid attitude since he didn’t like it when things didn’t go his way. ‘But what does that matter?’ It had been 10 years since Seon-woo last saw him. During the period that he and Seon-woo couldn’t meet, he thought of everything he wanted to do with Hyeon-woo. So, he didn’t hesitate to do things that might make others feel a bit uncomfortable. Seon-woo put his face on Hyeon-woo’s lap, who was sitting on the bed. Then, Hyeon-woo began to style his hair in a more comfortable manner. ‘I have to protect him.’ For that to happen, Seon-woo had to be stronger and sharper. So that no one would ever think of touching Hyeon-woo. To never lose his Hyung again. “Seon-woo is good, right? So, let’s bring him in right now.” “Alright.” He had to let Hyung do what he wanted to do. And it was Seon-woo’s job to keep him safe. Before that, let’s call that man first. I don’t like it, but that’s what my Hyung wanted. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Davine and Meimei HM: My life- Their love is somehow bittersweet… 【MV】Royal Scandal「チェルシー」/ luz-Chelsea - YouTube MM: A whole chapter of mutual coaxing XD

15. The crispy skin above the chicken broke at its end when he picked it up. Underneath it was a soft, tender meat with a moderately salty taste. He took a large bite and chewed it. Oh, the taste is still truly heavenly. Hyeon-woo ate the rest of the chicken without hesitation. I missed chicken so much in the Demon Realm that I caught a similar-looking beast and fried it, but the taste was terrible. How can that taste even compare to this?! Hyeon-woo grinned as he continued eating with gusto. “It’s delicious, right?” Seeing Hyeon-woo eating hard, Seon-woo asked in a friendly voice. It was surprising to those who knew him. “It’s delicious!” Kero, who sat down and looked up at the two of them eating chicken, flinched at Hyeon-woo’s words. I want to eat. But I have to be patient. Kero, who knew Hyeon-woo’s personality, was developing his patience and endured him if needed. “Eat as much as you want. I can buy more if you want.” Hyeon-woo nodded his head and started to indulge in chicken again. After he frantically ate a few pieces, he felt a bit full. “This time, the seasoned one.” As soon as the words came out, Seon-woo placed the seasoned chicken on the plate. The seasoned chicken was just as delicious as the fried chicken. The slightly soggy exterior of the seasoned chicken and the savory flesh inside was enough to stimulate the tongue. The soy sauce chicken wasn’t too bad either. He added a little bit of Cheong yang[1] red pepper, and the flavor of the sweet and spicy soy sauce was so delicious that he thought he could eat it all the time. As his eating speed started to slow down, Seon-woo opened his mouth, looking at Hyeon-woo with a friendly expression the whole time. “Remember what happened back then? The day I was sick with a cold?” At those words, Hyeon-woo slowly nodded his head. “I remember.” He couldn’t help but remember. At that time, Hyeon-woo was young also. He was panicking as he left his younger brother, who was having a severe fever. Still, he went to the pharmacy to buy medicine, but the fever did not go away easily. He wanted to go to the hospital, but he had no money. He was afraid that his brother would die. So, he wiped his brother’s sweaty forehead with a towel by his side the whole time while suppressing his tears. He tried to feed him a little bit of boiled porridge with his clumsy skills. However, he couldn’t get it through his mouth because his mouth was drooping. Seon-woo then said that he wanted to eat something. That was chicken. “I told you I wanted to eat chicken.” Yes, you did. That was what his sick brother wanted to eat, so he ran outside with only 5,000 won. And he scoured every chicken house nearby and managed to find an old-fashioned chicken that cost 5,000 per whole piece. He picked it up, placed it on his arms, and ran, giving it all to Seon-woo without putting a single piece of meat in his own mouth. “Yes, I do remember.” “It tastes similar to the chicken I ate back then.” By chance, the taste was so similar that Seon-woo became a regular at the restaurant. He wouldn’t miss anything that reminded him of his Hyung, so he visited it occasionally, even when he was busy. Hyeon-woo put down the chicken he was eating after hearing Seon-woo’s words. He was smiling as he spoke, but Hyeon-woo could grasp the emotions he would have had at the time. ‘Me too, I also missed you.’ Hyeon-woo bit his lip gently. “Hyung.” “Seon-woo.” The two exchanged mournful glances with the chicken in between. After a long time, they finally met again. Now, Hyeon-woo would never leave again. Hyeon-woo pushed the remaining chicken to Seon-woo. “Chicken. Eat more.” “No, I’m fine.” “Just eat.” After Hyeon-woo pressed the chicken forward to make it easier to eat, he put a piece in Seon-woo’s mouth. Seon-woo smiled softly as he ate it. Hyeon-woo was happy to see his younger brother eating well, so he fed him again. After both of them ate, they spent time together on the sofa. *** A sleek black car drove down the road and stopped at one end. Two men exited it. One was Moo-hyuk, and the other was a rather skinny man with glasses. “It’s already been cleaned up and dealt with.” Moo-hyuk’s expression hardened at Young-jin’s words, who was the man with glasses. “The news came too late.” “The budget unit is different from the guilds. Our Intelligence Department is also working hard, but it is not easy to catch up on actual-time information.” The result was this. Arriving at an organized place after a fight had already taken place. “That’s exactly why this is not good enough.” “I know.” Young-jin answered, sliding his glasses up with his fingers. “If it goes on like this, the Hunter Administration will never be ahead of the guilds forever.” A look of displeasure appeared on Moo-hyuk’s face. “Be sure to not let this happen again.” “I’ll try.” Young-jin looked down. “By the way, how was the First-Generation missing person? Before it was handed to the Information Department, you must have known something because we’ve lost him to the Seon-Hyeon Guild.” How was it? Moo-hyuk traced the still vivid memories. He was a small and delicate-looking man. In fact, he wasn’t that small or fragile by normal standards, but he seemed that way to him as an S-class Awakened. “He was a weak-looking man.” “I had high expectations because it was the First-Generation, but I’m sorry to hear that he looked weak.” In general, an Awakened person was stronger with lower precedence. It was said that the 2nd generation was stronger than the 3rd generation. So, he guessed that the 1st generation would be stronger than the 2nd generation. It seems like it doesn’t look like that at all. “Well, there’s only one First-Generation that returned, so he’s still probably useful.” The whereabouts of the other First-Generation people, the degree of power they had, and the information they know. Everything was important. Not a single thing could be missed. “I would like to know more about the Demon Realm in particular.” Another world from Earth. Knowing more about places with unusual vegetation will change a lot. Perhaps due to the emergence of the First-Generation, it could make our country get ahead of others. “So, we just have to get him back.” But like that would be easy. He had the same bloodline as Seon-woo from the Seon-Hyeon Guild. Moreover, when he heard the story from the scene that time, Moo-hyuk said that Seon-woo seemed to care about him very much. “The story has become complicated in many ways.” Young-jin shut his mouth and headed back to the car. However, Moo-hyuk just stood there and looked at the empty lot next to the road. How long had it been? Just as Young-jin was starting to get tired of waiting, Moo-hyuk went back to the car. *** I had a dream. A small child with chubby cheeks was smiling while looking at Hyeon-woo. “Hyung!” He was running, with a bag with a bun in one hand, and his body tilted as if he was about to fall. In a panic, Hyeon-woo ran and grabbed him. Fortunately, the child did not fall. “You have to be careful, Seon-woo.” “Yes! Hyung, look at this, I got a bun at school.” Then, he showed Hyeon-woo the red bean bun. “You can have the other half.” It’s okay to eat it by yourself. It was lovely to see the younger brother who uttered strange words like ‘You can have the other half.’ It had been several years since he lost his parents, and if it weren’t for his younger brother, Hyeon-woo wouldn’t be where he was today. My beloved brother. Hyeon-woo raised the corners of his mouth, and slowly opened his eyes. He saw a familiar ceiling, having been accustomed to the ceiling of Seon-woo’s house. Hyeon-woo blinked and turned his head. Right next to him, Kero was sleeping with his belly exposed. Originally, he was known for being sensitive, but seeing him laying down with his stomach out in the open, this guy had changed a lot too. Hyeon-woo raised his upper body while fiddling with Kero’s belly. I am glad to have such a peaceful time sleeping in. When was the last time I ever had this feeling? I can’t even remember right now. ‘Should I lie down a little longer?’ As he was about to lay down again, the door opened with a knock. “Hyung.” Seon-woo was standing with a small bag. “I have something for Hyung.” Again? When he came back, Hyeon-woo received a lot from Seon-woo. After some time, he even started to feel burdened just to receive something from his younger brother, who he once thought as purely someone to be protected. “You don’t have to give anything more to me.” He stood up and tried to sneak a peek at him but pretended that he didn’t want to hear anymore. There was no way he would listen to his words of explanation. Seon-woo came to the bed and spilled the contents of the bag on the duvet. More came out of the little bag than he expected. “It’s a space bag.” So, that was why it had so many things in it. “But what’s this?” At Hyeon-woo’s question, Seon-woo picked up an accessory that was scattered on the bed. “This is a ring.” “I don’t think it’s just a ring?” “That’s right. It’s an artifact. It’s called the ring of protection” Then, he talked about its abilities. [Ring of Protection (Unique)] Unleashes a strong barrier when the owner is in danger. Cool down time: 48 hours Then, Seon-woo, who took Hyeon-woo’s hand, put the ring on him. The ring, which seemed rather large, constricted on his finger as soon as it entered. “Put this on first.” It is a ring that I don’t need at all. But if I hold onto it, my brother would be relieved. Hyeon-woo accepted the ring with an open mind. However, Seon-woo’s wants from his heart didn’t end with a ring only. [Movement Earrings (Unique)] Short distance movement is possible when worn. Can move the owner to another random location. Cool down time: 24 hours “These earrings also.” [Bracelet of Sacrifice (Unique)] Damage received by the owner will be dealt on the opponent. Broken after 10 uses. “And the Bracelet too.” [Necklace of Regeneration (Unique)] Slowly heals the owner’s wounds. Can be used after replenishing mana. “This is a necklace.” The earrings had already begun to burden him. “Do I even need to have all of these?” “You have to.” “But isn’t it a bit odd for a grown man to wear all this?” Hyeon-woo smiled awkwardly as he tried to persuade Seon-woo. “I avoided designs that were too flashy though.” That’s right. All of them looked pretty elegant, but there were a lot of things to be worn, and the wearer was himself. — [1]Cheon yang- A predominantly rural area, it is known throughout Korea for the spicy Cheong yang chili peppers which are grown there. – ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Davine and Meimei HM: this is somehow really funny- I was reminded of the scene from S-classes I raised, where the MC had to buy his accessories. Here, the ML brings the accessories. Davine: A chapter of food porn and CEO Seon-woo throwing luxury items to his Hyung. MM:… I now want to eat chicken T^T

14. Ga-jun pulled out the new leather gloves and clasped them tightly onto his hand. ‘Well, it seems that they are working together.’ This time, they wanted to waste time and drag it out. These three were not the only ones who came here. They also brought those who were considered the strongest in their guilds. While the Guild Leaders took their time fighting against Seon-woo and Chan-young, they would probably attack from the other side. ‘Yes, I know what I have to do.’ Ga-jun moved his gaze to the back of Seon-woo. Another familiar man stood there. “But who’s the other familiar face?” “Han Do-jin.” Why was the Peace Guild Leader here? “Why are you here?” Do-jin did not answer Ga-jun’s question, and only stood still with his body stretched out as if protecting the car. ‘I’m in trouble. There’s a monster over there anyway.’ Originally, Ga-jun could have been left out from carrying out such dangerous work. However, he decided to move again under one assumption. It was possible that Seon-woo did not know of Hyeon-woo’s powers. It could also be said that Hyeon-woo might be hiding his power from Seon-woo. If not, would he treat his brother who had so much power like this? There were two extreme situations on how the Awakened treated their weaker families. One of them was ignoring them, and the other was being overprotective of them. Ga-jun thought that Seon-woo’s actions were the latter. ‘If you want to hide your power from your brother, there’s a chance of you doing that here.’ As Ga-jun was thinking like that, and as they were judging each other’s situation, Chan-young intervened. “What are you doing?” “What do you mean?” “Are you fighting the Seon-Hyeon Guild now?” “No, well. That’s about it, right?” Ga-jun scratched his head. “Are you crazy?” A sharp voice rang out. “Are you talking about starting a war?” “Not to such an extent. We have heads, too. I’m not going to wage war here.” “There are numerous S-class Awakened!” Chan-young exclaimed in a sharp voice. ‘Fuck, there’s also a monster on the other side.’ Ga-jun broke into laughter. But Chan-young seemed to have misunderstood it. Like Ga-jun, who began preparing to fight, sparks began to flutter from his gloved hands. Then, a strong electric current wrapped around Chan-young’s body. Chan-young was a rare Thunderbolt Awakened. Using his abilities, he was able to move his body quickly and shock his opponent with lightning. As a long-distance sniper, he had the disadvantage of the ability being somewhat difficult to use, but it was still a difficult ability to deal with. On top of that, Seon-woo’s ability was water-based, so their compatibility was perfect. As the lightning that occurred with the sparks started to bounce around, water droplets began to float in the air at the same time. The lightning that had been frantically bouncing like crazy stuck to the water droplets. Then, as the water drops filled with lightning quickly poured down, Hye-sun grabbed her shield and stepped forward. Thud! A large shield pierced the ground, and a translucent curtain wrapped around the three people. Indomitable shield. That was Hye-sun’s ability. It halved the effect of most attacks, and the body of the shield was strong, tough, and held up well. As soon as Hye-sun blocked the attack, Ja-yun sent a slash of wind. The wind had a cutting power that could cut even a tree in two, but it was soon blocked by ice. However, Ja-yun did not hesitate at all. Sending the loud attack in the first place was just bait to cover up a full-scale attack. The real attack started with Ga-jun. He used poison little by little, and Ja-yun secretly carried it with the wind. The attack continued with ease, perhaps thanks to matching the incoming attacks several times. If there was a problem, it was that Seon-woo was sensitive and didn’t really suffer any damage from poison attacks. Seon-woo trapped the poisoned wind with water. “Wow, that’s how you block it.” Hye-sun pulled her head from behind the shield and murmured. Then, she hid her body again from the attack that came flying again. “Aren’t Nu-nim good at blocking too?” “If I don’t block it, we wouldn’t in a stable postion.” Hye-sun frowned and focused her attention on Seon-woo. A few other people followed him, and they separately began to move, soaring into the air. “Is that an S-Class Awakened?” A guild member of the Yoram Guild spoke with an anxious expression. “Yeah, there’s only one person. There are several of us, so it’s okay.” Another guild member of the Baekho Guild responded by sticking out his tongue. “Some drag the time out, others go for the car.” If it was Seon-Hyeon Guild, the driver would also be an Awakened. But they were the elites of each guild. So, it wouldn’t be difficult to defeat him. So, for now, it was Han Do-jin, they just had to hold on to him. Do-jin, who felt a new presence, dropped out of the car. Then, he pulled out a dagger with his hands. He really wanted to fight with all his might. Because that would be something that could make up for even a little bit of what he had done to Hyeon-woo. His bent back was straightened as he stood tall, revealing a tall body. However, the presence of the hidden person didn’t feel so great, because he was trying to kill someone on purpose. Do-jin began to move within the shadows. “Uh?” The body, which had been moving secretly towards the car where Hyeon-woo was, suddenly stopped walking. ‘Why did I stop?’ He tried to move somehow, but it was in vain. He didn’t budge, as if something was holding him. ‘But who is that?’ The eyes that had been rolling like crazy suddenly fell down. Then, he realized. ‘Crazy, are you a shadow?’ It was the shadow that held him. The long shadows under the dim moonlight looked like monsters. And in the meantime, black darkness passed by, and one by one they began to fall on the spot. Before long, not a single one of those standing could be seen. Do-jin reappeared at that moment. After he tucked away his old clothes, he went back to the side of the car and took his seat. And Ga-jun was seeing that as well. ‘This is bad.’ Now, things are getting messed up. I brought the elites of the guilds, but I didn’t know that I would fall to Do-jin so easily. ‘What should I do?’ As Ga-jun was pondering, he heard a calm voice next to him. “Let’s retreat for today.” It was Ja-jun. “What? Why!” Hye-sun, who could not understand the situation as she was concerned with the defense, asked. “Everyone on our side has collapsed. I think it’s the right time to retreat now.” Having heard these words, Hye-sun looked around and frowned. All the people on their side fell, but the strength of the other side did not change. It didn’t look like it would be pushed, but the problem was the time limit. In a fleeting time, the guild members of the Seon-Hyeon Guild would arrive. Hye-sun, who smashed the lightning that Chan-young had sent, grinded her teeth. Ja-yun was right. I had to leave today. It was disappointing, but I couldn’t help it. As soon as she decided to step back, Hye-sun took a deep breath and yelled. At the sound, those who had fallen trembled and came to their senses. “Retreat!” At those words, they struggled to get up and pull themselves after being defeated. And at the same time, several cars appeared, and the guild members of the Seon-Hyeon Guild poured out. After Hye-sun left Chan-young and Seon-woo, who were still attacking, she immediately pulled her shield out and took care of her guild members. Ga-jun and Ja-yun did the same thing as her. Although they held hands for the sake of necessity, they were only rivals in the end. “Catch them!” Hearing Chan-young’s voice, the guild members moved quickly. However, even if they were injured, the opponents were not as good as they were, so they could not catch much. You may not be able to kill them, but you would be able to steal money or items from their Guild and send them back later. “Haa.” Chan-young looked around to see the messed-up surroundings as he ruffled his hair roughly. I’m glad it wasn’t too late though. No matter how strong Seon-woo is, his opponents were three S-class Awakened. “Are you okay?” When he asked Seon-woo, he nodded his head with an indifferent expression and began to walk towards his car. “Make sure to clean-up everything.” “Yes.” “Oh, and chicken. Don’t forget.” “Yes, yes?” Chan-young nodded with a puzzled expression on his face. And the moment he realized what Seon-woo was going to do, he quickly divided the guild members in half and let them come along as escorts. The car carrying Seon-woo and Hyeon-woo slowly moved away, having one of the escorts with them. The Guild members alone would be enough to clean up the site. Chan-young glazed at the moving car while looking for his bike. He was going to go buy some chicken. When he thought about whose mouth it would go into, he wanted to burst into tears, but he couldn’t disobey Seon-woo’s words. And I still don’t know how it came to be like this. Chan-young took a deep breath and put on his helmet. *** After returning back to the so-called home, Hyeon-woo loosened up by stretching. “Wash first, Hyung.” “Okay.” As he came out of the living room in his pajamas after a simple wash, a fragrant smell stung his nostrils. Unknowingly, he walked in the direction of the smell and saw three well-fried chickens laid out on the table. “Are you hungry?” Come to think of it, I couldn’t eat anything because I was kidnapped. I think a rumbling sound came from my stomach again. Hyeon-woo quietly sat down in front of the table and took the plate in front of him. “What do you like to eat first?” “Fried!” Seon-woo picked up a piece of fried chicken and placed it on the plate in front of Hyeon-woo. He gulped down his flowing saliva. The yellow chicken was well cooked. But he waited patiently as his younger brother had not yet been seated. “Eat first.” Seon-woo, who placed the drinks and sat down, said so, but Hyeon-woo shook his head. “What do you want to eat?” “Me too, Fried.” Hyeon-woo lifted the tongs and placed the chicken on the plate in front of Seon-woo. Then, he finally got to try the chicken. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Davine HM: The fried chicken scene will be coming… the rest will be peaceful and cute, by the way. Davine: Ga-jun has already been beaten up twice in the earlier chapters… This is the third time on the same day… So brave or should I say he’s foolhardy?

11. “What’s the relationship between you two?” Despite Ga-jun’s question, Seon-woo didn’t even look back. Then, he put his hand into his pocket and pulled out his phone. But the phone was already broken. “My phone is still in fine condition.” Ga-jun took out his phone from its protective case and held it with his two fingers. “Give it to me.” “Are you a thug? If you answer the question, I will give it to you.” His eyebrows twitched slightly as if it was annoying, but if he fought here now, his Hyung’s hunger would be prolonged. He asked with a small sigh. “What did you ask?” “What’s your relationship with him?” Then, Seon-woo tilted his head with a puzzled expression. “Can’t you see?” “I don’t know.” “He’s my Hyung.” Seon-woo answered while smiling proudly. “What?” “I said he’s my Hyung.” “Hyung?” But you don’t look alike at all! Ga-jun looked at the two of them back and forth several times. Meanwhile, Seon-woo took the phone from Ga-jun’s hand and called someone. - Guild Leader! “Deputy Guild Leader. I’ll give you the address, so please send us a car here.” - Yes, I’ll send one, right away. No, other than that, are you okay? You said another guild was attacking! On the other side of the phone, Chan-young, who was worried, poured out a lot of questions, but Seon-woo said only the address and hung up immediately. He threw the phone back to its rightful owner. Ga-jun, who barely accepted him, muttered with a blank expression. “Really?” “It’s for real.” “Then one more time, just this last time.” “I don’t think I’m obliged to give you an answer.” “Then, is that your Dongsaeng over there?” Ga-jun looked at Hyeon-woo and asked. “I said he’s my Hyung.” “Ah, Hyung. That’s your Hyung?” Ga-jun swallowed his saliva. It somehow doesn’t fit. But he didn’t say it out loud. It was because he remembered the bloody gaze he had seen earlier when he said that Hyeon-woo was small. No, in the broadcast, he said he was a sincere, kind and good Hyung? Where? Seon-woo said he himself was his younger brother. Somehow, the outward appearance of Seon-woo trembling resembled Hyeon-woo. Not long after, the car sent by the Seon-Hyeon Guild arrived. Next to it was a bike, and on top of it was Chan-young in a suit. It seemed that he came here directly because he was frustrated. “Guild Leader!” A pathetic voice called out to Seon-woo, but he didn’t care and put Hyeon-woo in the car. He got on the other side of him. “Go after us.” With those words, the car left immediately. After that, the car was nowhere in sight and only Chan-young and Ga-jun were left. “Hey, isn’t this Seon-Hyeon’s dog? Have you been abandoned?” “Shut up!” Chan-young spoke with a grim expression, but Ga-jun did not stop laughing. He felt like he wanted to attack, but Chan-young knew that he would not be able to defeat Ga-jun. Besides, the opponent is the Guild Leader of the Baekho Guild. He shouldn’t even bother to touch him. The best thing he could do was to just grind his teeth and leave this place. “Then, let’s see each other next time.” Upon hearing Ga-jun’s greeting, Chan-young distorted his expression. After seeing the bike leave, Ga-jun, who was left alone, brushed off the dust that was stuck to his body and walked to the other side of the road. Realizing that his phone was ringing, he picked it out again and took the call. - Hey! “Ah, Hye-sun Nu-nim[1].” - How did it go? Why no contact? Don’t tell me you’re trying to take it all for yourself, are you? “No, am I such a person to do that?” - Then what! “It got taken back by Ji Seon-woo.” - Why were you not able to take it away? “You’re blaming me for not being able to deal with Ji Seon-woo alone for a long time, too?” - No, it’s not like that. You chose a very remote place to prevent Ji Seon-woo’s pursuit. How did that person come? “I know, right. How did he get here?” - Are you kidding me? “I’m not.” - Damn. Did you figure out anything else? Ga-jun paused for a moment before answering. “I got nothing.” - Really nothing? “Yes.” - Lies. A cold voice came from the other side. She was quick to notice. Seriously, I deliberately replied late, but if you don’t know, then you’re an idiot. - Did you find something? If you tell me, I’ll give you some information. “What kind of information?” - About the Peace Guild Leader. “Don’t we both know the same about that person, though?” - I know one more thing. “What is it?” - You first. This is tricky. “Ji Seon-woo and the First-Generation missing person Ji Hyeon-woo are brothers. Next it’s your turn, Nu-nim!” - It was like that. Somehow, Ji Seon-woo put his own life at risk to protect him. After all, he almost put his head in the monster’s mouth. Ga-jun was already bursting up with excitement. “It's obvious, but it’s not. If Ji Seon-woo’s personality is ramen [2], he will retaliate. Should I consider shaping up my body in the meantime?” - Yeah. I’ve been getting some important information for a while now. It’s my turn, right? I’m not sure if I’m going to be the only one in the world who knows?. “……Other than that, Nu-nim?” - Right. The one who almost caught Ji Seon-woo was the leader of the Peace Guild. I couldn’t even get hold on to the information properly. It might not even be power. That was new information. I thought there was not enough information for something that came up suddenly, but it seemed he was such a strong person. Ga-jun licked his lips with his tongue. It looked like there was a lot of work to be done for a while. Ga-jun had not yet given up on the First-Generation missing person. There was only one person who came back so strong, so how could I give up so easily? He wondered. How did you become so strong, and why did you come back alone? There are many things I want to know. ‘I’ll have to be more careful next time.’ Ga-jun was a natural snake. A tenacious and persistent snake that did not give up. So even if the situation had changed, he had no intention of giving up. Because of the slowly setting sun, Ga-jun’s shadow stretched long. Like a snake. *** In the car that left from the area, Seon-woo started with an apology. “I’m sorry, Hyung. I know food is more delicious when you eat it in a restaurant, but it’s still dangerous to do that.” I want to take him to the restaurant myself, but the danger still remains. So, let’s have one of the guild members get some fried chicken for us. “I’m fine with that.” What does it matter where you eat? As long as Seon-woo was here next to me. Hyeon-woo answered with a smile. “Then let’s get home quickly.” Seon-woo was moved by Hyeon-woo’s words. You called it home. Even hearing those words, my heart is pounding faster than ever. It feels like my hard work is being rewarded. “Then let’s go back quickly.” Seon-woo leaned over to his Hyung, who was sitting right next to him. “Are you hurt anywhere?” “Unn, I’m fine.” It was Ga-jun who was injured, not Hyeon-woo, but he kept his mouth shut anyway. “Really?” “Unn, are you okay too?” “I am.” Seon-woo rolled his eyes for a moment and answered. “Maybe it hurts a little.” “What? Where?” Hyeon-woo looked at Seon-woo with a bewildered expression. And then, suddenly the car stopped. Skreech! Seon-woo quickly embraced Hyeon-woo and protected him. It stopped roughly, but no one was injured as the driver was also Awakened. That didn’t mean there weren’t any problems. Why did the car stop? It was because of the man standing in front of the car. The driver was a person with a strong professional spirit. There was no way he would forcefully stop just because someone suddenly appeared. The most important person to him is Seon-woo, the Guild Leader. If so, it must have been stopped for another reason, and it seemed that he could understand the reason without saying it. Seon-woo got out of the car with a fierce expression on his face. “Hyung, wait inside.” The driver, who had already come to his senses, made a determined expression on his face. Now, he’ll try to protect Hyeon-woo no matter what. After Seon-woo got out of the car, he stared at the man standing in the opposite direction. A tall man in an old hoodie and jeans was hunched over at his waist. He was the man Hyeon-woo saw at the department store earlier. The Guild Leader of the Peace Guild, Han Do-jin. It didn’t take long for him to figure it out. “Is there anything left to see here?” The driver must have already contacted the guild. Not only that, Chan-young was also nearby. In many ways, it was a disadvantage for him. Still, Do-jin reappeared. “I’m sorry but.” Do-jin opened his mouth. “I have one request.” Seon-woo frowned at those words. “Why did you ask me this way?” “It was too, too urgent.” Do-jin said so and knelt down on the spot. “Please. I will give you anything you want!” “No need.” Seon-woo cut Do-jin’s words resolutely. All he lacked was his Hyung, and he was already satisfied. However, he didn’t want to do anything other than pay for it. It was more so because he had a rough idea of what he wanted. “I want to meet the First-Generation missing person.” “I refuse.” “Wait, wait… I want to ask only one question.” “I refuse.” “Even if I give you everything you want?” “There is nothing particularly lacking.” He was refused several times. Then, Do-jin’s back was pulled tight. He didn’t have time for him. If the First-Generation missing person returned at this rate, he did not know if he would be able to find it again. He had no choice. Do-jin, who got up, rushed towards the car. However, he was blocked by Seon-woo, who was preparing in advance. His long legs gracefully swung through the air, but Do-jin did not avoid it. As he stepped back, he crossed his arms to block the attack, like a man in defense mode. After that, he ran like a madman at the car again. A quick fight followed. At first, Do-jin, who had just been deceived, realized that there would be no end if it goes like this. In the end, he swung his fists at the swinging leg. — TL note: [1] Nuna means older sister and only males call older females that. Nunim is a more formal and respectful way of calling older females. Hye-sun is the Guild Leader of River on Number 4 of the strongest guild’s list. Check the Character Profile for more details. [2] If a person’s personality is like ramen, it means that the person is simple minded. He wouldn’t think much and just fought. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Davine Proofread by HM HM: hm… I confused Ga-jun with Do-jin. aaa. I’m sorry. So, Han Do-jin is the guild leader of the Peace Guild. and our other ML, most likely. It was really confusing to read it without a proper character profile. owo Davine: Yep. Never liked Ga-jun. Han Do-jin is cute though and very polite.

10. Ga-jun tapped his chin with his finger as if it was a habit. Then, he groaned. Shit, my jaw hurts too. He had beat him in every inch of his body and it hurt everywhere. ‘What if there were more people?’ Fortunately, the electronic devices, which he had pre-equipped, were not damaged. ‘You’ve been lucky so far.’ I think I can mobilize more people. No matter how strong you are, if there are too many of them, you will eventually be exhausted. If I were with those people, maybe it would be possible to lead an advantageous fight. As he was thinking about that, he felt a gaze from behind. When he turned his head towards it, Hyeon-woo was looking at Ga-jun silently. But those eyes and that gaze were too creepy. “Don’t even think about it.” A quiet voice echoed through the stairs. “Unless you want to die.” Suddenly, after Ga-jun heard that word, his heart tightened. It felt like an unknown fear pressed Ga-jun on his knees. When he unknowingly took his hands off the device, the pressure diminished. Ga-jun said, as he tried hard to pretend that he was calm. “Do you have to go there? I don’t know what conditions they gave you when you signed with Seon-Hyeon Guild, but I’ll give you twice of whatever they promised.” At those words, Hyeon-woo looked up at him with cold eyes. “Does anything come to mind when you look at my face?” Ga-jun answered without hesitation. “Deer.” “What?” “It reminds me of a deer.” “Who’s the deer?” “You. You’re like a little deer.” In this part, Ga-jun was confident in his words. “What is the height of an average adult male compared to mine?” “It’s on the small side compared to the Awakened.” “I am older than you.” “It has nothing to do with appearance and strength.” “Ah-u!” He flinched in fear that he might get hit more for a moment. However, he didn’t want to avoid others to such an extent, so he straightened his back and endured it. “There u have it.” “What?” “Find out for yourself later. I gave you all the hints.” What hints did you give? While Ga-jun was stunned, he arrived on the first floor. When Ga-jun went downstairs, some members of the Baekho Guild were waiting for him. And among them, Min-young, a healer and Deputy Guild Leader, ran to Ga-jun with a terrified expression. “What is this? Did you have a head-to-head match with Ji Seon-woo?” “Bullshit. Is there any way I could get hurt like this because I had a head-to-head fight with Ji Seon-woo?” “Then, why are you in this state?” “Never mind that. Just treat me right now.” Min-young sighed and placed her hand on Ga-jun’s wound. Then, his messed-up body began to recover quickly. He changed his clothes and he felt much better than before. “Let’s go. I’ll take you there.” At those words, Hyeon-woo, who was sitting in one corner, jumped up and followed. “Wang?” Kero looked blankly at the place where Hyeon-woo had disappeared. Oh my God, a human took Hyeon-woo away. He made the impossible possible with a single word. ‘Princess.’ The keyword is that. Princess, I have to memorize it. Well, first of all, that had happened. But the main problem lies elsewhere. As soon as Hyeon-woo disappeared, Seon-woo, who appeared here to find him, was in a very strange state. He wasn’t originally much of a kind person, but his cold, sunken figure gazing downwards reminded Kero of the Demon King of the Demon Realm. “Hyung.” Seon-woo raised one hand to cover his face and spoke again. “Hyung.” At first glance, the brightness in his eyes was half gone. This is not going to be a big deal, right? Kero looked at him, then went to Seon-woo’s side and barked. “Wang Wang!” Wake up [1]. Hyeon-woo will come back! However, the words of what he wanted to say were not conveyed to him. What should he do about this? Those who were precious to Hyeon-woo were also precious to Kero. It was because he knew Hyeon-woo’s fierce temper. Who would be the first to be scolded if Hyeon-woo had his bones broken or got hurt? Isn’t it himself! Kero hurriedly pulled the hem of Seon-woo’s pants. “Wang!” He knew. Kero was the watch dog that guarded the entrance to the Demon Realm. He knew he looked like this now, but it was said that the power of the deity was great. In addition, Hyeon-woo and he had known each other for quite a long time in the Demon Realm. With that being said, it meant that they could track each other. Kero spun around in place, pretended to smell something, and then pulled the hem of Seon-woo’s pants again. He would do that until Seon-woo understood. He repeated calmly. “Do you know where my Hyung is?” At that, Kero vigorously nodded his head. Afraid that his head might fall to the floor, Seon-woo grabbed Kero’s neck. “Please guide me there.” No, you shouldn’t grab the nape of a young animal carelessly. Kero grunted inwardly and barked vigorously in the direction where Hyeon-woo was. “Wang Wang Wang!” At the same time, Seon-woo’s body quickly moved forward and jumped through the wall. ‘Isn’t there another entrance though?’ That was amazing, but there was no other way to get in, so Kero quickly moved in Seon-woo’s hand. ‘I think it would be better if I just ran in my main body.’ He still didn’t know what he was supposed to do. So, Kero kept going till he reached Hyeon-woo. “Guild Leader!” He heard a voice calling Seon-woo from behind. However, he didn’t look back. How long have I been running like that? Finally, they found a car carrying Hyeon-woo on the road in a remote place. Seon-woo, who found him, immediately took action. He came to the side of the car, ripped the door open, and hugged his Hyung, who looked at him with a surprised expression. As the door fell to the ground, the car came to a stop, which had been moving for a while. “Hyung, stay behind me.” I finally found you. Kero opened his mouth and yawned. Then, he stepped back together with Hyeon-woo. ‘Ah, the smell of blood.’ I think you’ve already done it. It seemed that Seon-woo who was standing there, was also a human being, who didn’t know that. He’s full of anger, so what’s the point of you coming here? Kero decided to just sit back and watch. Seon-woo looked like he was going to go crazy any second. He vowed to protect his Hyung, but he failed. He knew that the other guilds would unite to kidnap his brother. Why did I let my guard down? Seon-woo clenched his teeth. Fortunately, his Hyung’s little dog was able to find him again because he could smell his scent, but the anger that ran through his head did not subside. “Do Ga-jun.” A cold voice came naturally. “Ji Seon-woo. Do you know how hard it is to get this car? How could you just break the door?” Do Ga-jun said with a sly tone. I want to rip off your throat. Then you will never be able to say that again. Seon-woo unfolded his hand back and forth. “You sure have a lot to talk about.” “Whether I talk a lot or not doesn’t matter.” “It is determined by the fact that I believe that you did this.” “Then, what are you ready for?” Ga-jun laughed bitterly. “I’m ready to die.” At the same time, Seon-woo attacked Ga-jun and entered into a fight. In an instant, the road petrified, and rapidly rotating water droplets exploded in one direction. Ga-jun threw the car to block it, and immediately used poison. However, the water droplets that appeared in the air immediately absorbed the poison and trapped it. Then, he started attacking Ga-jun in that state. This was why fighting with Seon-woo was annoying. It was not a particularly powerful ability, but it didn’t match well against his ability. Poison was useless against it, so he had to use his physical body. Of course, he had great abilities to use in a fight other than poison. ‘I thought he had already fought quite a bit while rolling the floor.’ I’ve never defeated Seon-woo, who looks like a finely grown young master. Ga-jun threw the fragments of the car he had broken and rushed to Seon-woo. However, he was not the type of person who would let him do as he wished easily. He cleared away the flying debris and swung his hand at Ga-jun, who was rushing in. His legs began to freeze. But he didn’t want to lose, so Ga-jun clenched his teeth and moved. But, as always, Ga-jun couldn’t surpass Seon-woo. As the cold gradually slowed his movements, the number of hits he endured increased, and he eventually collapsed on the spot. ‘It has been a bad day.’ I was just beaten all day long. As soon as I was treated, my body throbbed after I had to move forcibly. “That’s it for today.” Ga-jun stopped and spread the strongest poison he had. At the same time, he retreated back. Usually, Seon-woo would have to deal with him when he was nearing his limit, but he was on the good side to some extent. Because the human world was different from the Demon Realm, which had brought about awakening. “Where are you going?” A blunt voice followed, and Seon-woo reached out to Ga-jun’s neck. His fingertips were barely passing through, scarring his neck. A groan escaped from the burning pain. But he clenched his teeth and stepped back even further. He would have ripped off his neck if he had been a little late. “Wow. You’re so enthusiastic today.” Seon-woo, who had cold, sunken eyes, glared at Ga-jun. “Well, you brought this upon yourself.” “Yeah, let’s do it until we die.” Ga-jun smiled and straightened his posture again. Blood dripped from his neck and soaked his shirt. And just as the two of them were about to collide again, a quiet voice was heard. “I’m hungry.” It was from Hyeon-woo who was standing on the sidelines from a distance. “Wang wang!” Hyeon-woo is hungry! Be a gentle man and serve him right now! Kero also barked. “Hungry?” Seon-woo’s half-turned eyes gradually returned to their original state. “Unn, let’s go eat.” Hyeon-woo, who was accustomed to grabbing Kero by now, grabbed Kero and picked him up. Seeing that, Seon-woo hesitated for a moment and then lowered his hand. “Huh?” Ga-jun, who was standing on the other side, was amazed to see Seon-woo say such sweet words. As one of the respected people in the country, he listened to what other people had to say and took a different attitude. What he just saw has to be unreal. “What do you want to eat?” “I want chicken.” “I know a good chicken house.” [2] Looking at it, it seemed that Hyeon-woo took the initiative. No matter how strong the First-Generation missing person was, Seon-woo was not a person who would act like that. That was when Ga-jun started to have doubts about what was going on between them. — TL note: [1] though it’s translated to Wake up accurately. It means Open your eyes and realize. [2] It’s just a chicken restaurant. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Davine Proofread by HM HM: It seems like someone is understanding. Do Ga-jun is a persistent person it seems~ www. Davine: Do Ga-jun is becoming a Kero. If anyone wants to be an editor, translator, or proofreader, contact through contact form. 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12. It made a violent sound that could not be heard as flesh collided flesh. Then, Seon-woo recovered his leg and immediately began to use his powers. He was also an expert at using his body as an S-class Awakener, but he realized something after bumping into Do-jin. Physically, it wouldn’t be easy to beat him. Apparently, Do-jin’s abilities were related to his body. So, there was no hesitation in using his powers. Drops of water spinning sharply were shot at him like bullets, but when he swung his fist hard again, they exploded as if they were being swept away. Meanwhile, the driver took Hyeon-woo and Kero out of the car and evacuated them outside. I know it wasn’t okay for me to be attacked in the car. Spontaneously, Hyeon-woo saw the two of them fighting with his own eyes. ‘Um?’ Hyeon-woo, who naturally judged the situation, stopped moving for a while. The man holding on to Seon-woo was stronger than he thought. During the time I have stayed on Earth, it seems that I have been exposed to a lot of the world through the media. In the process, I came to know more about Seon-woo, and he did say that he was one of the strongest in the world. Naturally, it also meant that he was the strongest in Korea. But that man looked stronger than Seon-woo. However, he did not show any intention of harming Seon-woo. So, it was difficult for the man to move right away, without harming him. Suddenly, Hyeon-woo made eye contact with the man. They were sharp but cool eyes. It was the man I saw in the department store earlier. But I think I have seen him before, other than that. Hyeon-woo tried to look through his memory to find where he had seen him before. There weren’t many people that he had met in his life. He was only fifteen when he was sent to the Demon Realm, and he had no choice but to live in the Demon Realm. So, his memories before going to the Demon Realm were not that clear. Most of his remaining memories were of Seon-woo. So, where did I see those eyes? Hyeon-woo paused a bit and finally remembered. “Han Ye-won.” Hyeon-woo remembered a person, who had been buried in the back of his memory for a long time. Han Ye-won, a girl who was three years older than Hyeon-woo. A sophomore in high school that cared a lot about others ahead of herself, even in a difficult situation. She especially tried to take care of Hyeon-woo, who was the youngest. As soon as Hyeon-woo uttered her name, Do-jin, who was rushing like a madman, stood still on the spot. Because of that, Seon-woo’s attack hit him, but he shouted without regard for it. “Han Ye-won, do you know Ye-won?” The words continued quickly. “She has short hair, and her hair is lighter than other people. Her height is about 160 cm. Her personality is very bright and cheerful, and she likes to help others. She was eighteen years old at the time of her disappearance.” As the atmosphere strangely changed, Seon-woo lowered his raised hand, unable to attack. Do-jin stood there and shouted with an expression of wanting to really find out what had happened to her. “That child is also a First-Generation missing person!” I know. Remembering these memories that had been buried all along gives me a headache. Hyeon-woo was reminded of the terrible circumstances he had been put through at that time. Ye-won was a very kind person. But the Demon Realm was not a place where she could survive just because she was kind. She had to have a knack for combat and venom to survive. She did, but before a year had passed, she was killed in a reckless battle. He could still remember it even now. ‘I have an Oppa.’ The last person to see her was Hyeon-woo and he even watched her die. It was because he was the person who was closest to Ye-won. ‘He looks cold on the outside, but he’s actually a good guy. I have to take care of him.’ Ye-won vomited blood and wept bitterly. ‘I can’t protect you now. Oppa, Do-jin Oppa.’ Ye-won, who always tried to look strong, cried like a child. ‘It hurts, it hurts a lot.’ I didn’t want to cry until I got back to my brother. So, I clenched my teeth and endured it. Even Hyeon-woo was shaken at the end of Ye-won. He couldn’t help but be shaken. Ye-won, who had died, was pitiful and Hyeon-woo was afraid that he would become like that too. He just wanted to cry too. ‘It’s alright, Ye-won. I’m here.’ He lied with his words. He tried to deceive her with his voice and pretended to be Ye-won’s Oppa. Perhaps the dying Ye-won would have already known it was him. It was all because of Hyeon-woo’s clumsy consideration. Still, Ye-won smiled and said one last time. ‘Oppa. Thanks.’ That was the end of Ye-won. It felt like his chest was going to explode. The deaths he had been trying to forget the whole time, shook Hyeon-woo’s heart. He pressed his hand against his trembling chest and struggled to endure it. He did not want to show the suffering of the past in front of Seon-woo. Did he notice him? Seon-woo said firmly. “Hyung, ignore it.” But he couldn’t. Seon-woo, whom Hyeon-woo knew, was a very friendly child, so he shook his head. It was okay for him to be in pain. Now that he met Seon-woo, he would endure this much. “No, I know. I know Han Ye-won.” If so, that man must have been with that person at least. Han Do-jin. Han Ye-won’s only one Oppa. “Then, you would be Do-jin.” “...That’s right.” Do-jin’s lips trembled. He hesitated several times, hesitated, and then opened his mouth. “Ye-won, what happened to Ye-won?” He looks cold on the outside, but in reality, he is a good person. He remembered the story Ye-won had told him. Hyeon-woo looked carefully at Do-jin’s face. His handsome face, like a man, looked cold at first glance because of his eyes, but his eyes were different. The black eyes swaying under the dim light looked so deep and beautiful. Hyeon-woo took a deep breath. “Han Ye-won… Ye-won Nuna.” He paused for a moment. “She’s dead.” Do-jin’s eyes got distorted. “I am the only First-Generation Awakened to return alive. The others are all dead.” There was some silence for a moment. Tears welled up in Do-jin’s eyes, and then immediately fell to the floor. The soil on the floor soaked up the water and dyed it a dark color. “Ugh.” A groan escaped Do-jin’s mouth. Was it sad to hear the cry of an animal that had lost its young one? The corners of Hyeon-woo’s eyes looking at him trembled. “Uhaah!” Do-jin, who collapsed on the spot, smashed the ground with his fist and wept. The tears didn’t stop. His parents hated Do-jin from an early age because he stuttered his words. The stuttering, stupid child was dismissed and abused because he was not their child. However, his three-year-old younger sister did not abandon Do-jin. She always smiled and stayed by his side. ‘Oppa!’ She was a bright and lovely child. So, he wanted to protect her. He wanted to protect her, but he couldn’t. One day, 10,000 people disappeared from Korea. Among them was Do-jin’s beloved sister, Ye-won. From the moment Ye-won disappeared, Do-jin’s world became hell. Even in that situation, he struggled to get himself to stand up again. Because he had to find Ye-won. From that day on, he started working by selling items. He traveled all over the country to find his sister, gathering information. But it wasn’t easy. Around that time, 100,000 people disappeared again, and the portal opened. The world was a mess, but Do-jin did not give up and moved on. And then, some of the Second-Generation missing persons returned as saviors. ‘You can come back.’ Hope had arisen. His hope became the driving force behind Do-jin. It made him continue searching for her again. So, at some point, he was Awakened. He gained strength, and he also fixed his stuttering. It seemed that he could find happiness just by finding his younger sister. Being Awakened made it much easier to gather information. It was easy, but there was a clear limit to what individuals could collect. So, a guild was set up. Its name was Peace Guild. Being the Guild Leader made it easier to gather information, but he still couldn’t find Ye-won with that. It was because the First-Generation missing people did not reappear in the first place. Some analysts have talked about it. Maybe the first 10,000 people who disappeared were experiments that were perished due to bad luck. Because as the generations went on, the missing people returned more quickly, and more survived. The First-Generation was said to be a throwaway. That was the conclusion of others. Still, he did not want to give up, so he continued to pursue the information, and finally found the information of the First-Generation missing person. There was a First-Generation missing person who had returned. ‘Let’s join hands together.’ He did think it was a bad thing to combine forces with him, but he still took his hand. The Seon-Hyeon Guild, who had the First-Generation missing person, refused to show him, so he made dozens of requests to visit him, but all were rejected. ‘Just hold onto Ji Seon-woo’s ankle. I’ll take care of the rest.’ Was what Ga-jun said. However, Ga-jun failed, and Do-jin became more desperate. He was afraid he would never see the First-Generation missing person again. Because, once they entered the guild headquarters, meeting the First-Generation missing person would be like picking a star in the sky. So, he hurried to find them and came this far. He came. The news he found out was not good news. My beloved sister, the most precious person, is died. Do-jin lost control all over his body. He didn’t know what to do with himself now. ‘Is there any reason left to live?’ He didn’t know. Do-jin blankly looked down at the floor. Darker thoughts began to fill his mind. ‘I’d rather end this.’ He pulled out a weapon that he hadn’t taken out the whole time. Kara. The cursed dagger he obtained from a dungeon. A dagger with a longer blade than normal rotated in Do-jin’s hand. Then, the dagger held in reverse moved straight towards the target. That target was himself. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Davine HM: Do-jin is our ML; I remember that the ML had his lil sister die. 0-0 Davine: Hmmm… I’m very happy Do-jin’s our ML.

13. Kwajik. Do-jin lowered his dagger in an instant. However, he did not feel any pain. The dagger pierced but it wasn’t into his body. Even though it was too late, he hurriedly withdrew. While being confused, Do-jin raised his head to look at the person standing in front of him. The First-Generation missing person, whose name he did not know yet, was standing right in front of him, and frowned. A dagger blade was held in his hand. “Hyung!” Seon-woo rushed in panic, and then Do-jin moved quickly. “What, what are you doing!” Carefully, he opened the hand holding the blade of the dagger. His hands were supposed to tremble in this situation. Kara is cursed, sharp and hard above all else. Anything could be cut easily. It was natural to be worried as someone, who didn’t have any strength, was holding it with their bare hands. Do-jin clenched his teeth and fully extended Hyeon-woo’s hands. But it was weird. His hands, which were supposed to be covered in blood, were perfectly fine. Not a single scratch was seen. “Why?” While muttering blankly, the outstretched hand was recovered. Then, Seon-woo, who ran, grabbed his hand again and spread it out. “Hyung, your hand!” “My hand is fine. I guess he was out of control when he heard the news. I didn’t get hurt.” No, that’s not possible. After staring blankly at his dagger, Do-jin then drew on his own hand with it. When he drew with his force, a wound was formed, and red blood flowed. The dagger was functioning normally. ‘But what just happened now?’ It was unknown. He mindlessly stared at the flowing blood, and suddenly something of a soft skin touched him. Adjusting his gaze, he saw the First-Generation missing person, who was putting his hand on his cheek. And then he pinched his cheek. He didn’t seem to have any strength, yet it hurts quite a bit. “Your skin is so firm that it doesn’t pull well. What were you trying to do?” When asked, Do-jin kept his mouth shut. “Hyung!” “I’m fine, so wait a minute.” “It’s dangerous.” “It doesn’t look that dangerous. Look, you’re still here.” Hyeon-woo pulled Do-jin’s cheek again and released it. Then, he asked again. “What were you doing?” Do-jin couldn’t even open his mouth. He wanted to die. But it only felt difficult to say those words. “Do you think Ye-won would be happy to see this?” No, no. If it was Ye-won, that kind child would cry when she saw this. She would ask him why her Oppa didn’t spare his own body and why he did such a thing. “No, she wouldn’t.” “Then, why did you do that?” Do-jin lowered his eyes at the questioning. The one right in front was not Ye-won. Yet, strangely, there was no feeling of rejection. “Sorry.” “You shouldn’t be apologizing to me.” “I’m sorry, though.” As he apologized again, his eyes, which looked at him, slowly looked down. “Don’t die.” At those words, the corners of his eyes became hot again. While tolerating his tears, Do-jin asked him. “Your name, I want to know your name.” “Hyeon-woo, Ji Hyeon-woo.” “Hyeon-woo-nim.” “Just call me Hyeon-woo.” “Hyeon-woo.” When Do-jin called his name, Hyeon-woo patted his head as if he did a good job. It seemed that his heart had calmed down for a while. Do-jin didn’t know why though. “Hyung, come here.” Seon-woo, who had been staring at him from the side, quickly grabbed Hyeon-woo as he pulled him towards himself. “Then, is the business over now?” Is it over? I did find out what happened to my sister. It’s all over. However, Do-jin could not easily answer a ‘yes’. Do-jin already heard that she was dead, but he still had regrets. “Not yet.” At those words, Seon-woo’s expression darkened. But Do-jin did not back down. “Hyeon-woo, can I follow you?” Hyeon-woo looked puzzled at the remark. “Why?” The reason immediately came to his mind. What do you want to do now? As he thought about her, he came to a conclusion. “Yewon. I want to hear more about her.” He wanted to hear about Ye-won’s story. He thought about what happened when he only heard that she was dead, but he also realized that it wasn’t just that happened to her and there was more to it. He has not yet found a body, nor has he been able to find out what happened. Do-jin made up his mind. “I will do anything. So, please let me follow you.” “What kind of bullshit are you talking about? Aren’t you also the Guild Leader of a Guild? Do you think that would be possible?” Seon-woo, who intervened in the middle, looked at Do-jin with an absurd expression. “Then, I’ll quit being the Guild Leader.” “Are you crazy?” “I just have to hand over the guild to the Deputy Guild Leader.” “Correct that phrase. Did you lose your mind?” It was not unreasonable for Seon-woo to say that. He was about to give up the Guild Leader’s position in the Peace Guild, which was in the top 5. It was the same as saying that ‘I would throw away everything I have now.’ However, it was also understandable. If it was the same situation, Seon-woo would have done the same. “Please let me.” “There’s no need to quit being the Guild Leader. If you come here from time to time, I’ll tell you her story.” Hyeon-woo suggested a reasonable alternative. “But.” “I keep my promises.” “Not because of that, it’s because I was worried.” “What?” At that, Do-jin looked at Hyeon-woo’s hand. It was the hand that held the blade of the dagger earlier. “What if something like this happens again in the future?” “Ah.” Hyeon-woo hid his hand behind his back with an awkward expression. “If it happens again, I will just turn it around, like I did now.” Seon-woo stared at Hyeon-woo like Do-jin did. “Why did you do such a dangerous thing, Hyung?” “It wasn’t dangerous.” That was true. Even if it was the most dangerous weapon, there was no way a strong person like Hyeon-woo could get hurt by such a thing. However, neither Seon-woo nor Do-jin was unaware of that fact. So, it was natural to worry. “It was dangerous.” “It was dangerous, Hyung.” Do-jin and Seon-woo spoke together as if they had made a promise. “But I said it’s not.” He tried to deny it, but his voice was getting smaller and smaller. He had the confidence to defeat both of them with his own strength, but he didn’t know why his voice shrank so much. As he was able to turn his head away from their eyes, he saw Kero looking up with a subtle face. “What.” Looking at Kero wearing such a tired expression, he grabbed Kero and pulled his body with his hands violently to relieve his anger. “Uong.” Kero remained calm, entrusting himself to Hyeon-woo’s hands. Still, I’m glad that I have a small body or else, I would have got hit. “Let’s go back now, Hyung.” Seon-woo looked at Hyeon-woo, who was just escaping from reality, and held out his hand with softened eyes. And just around that time, Chan-young arrived in the area. “Guild Leader?” Chan-young, who arrived late, saw Do-jin standing next to him, with a wary expression on his face. Seon-woo then briefly explained the situation to him. “He’s the Guild Leader of the Peace Guild.” It was so brief that it was impossible to understand what was going on. “Yeah?” Why is the Guild Leader of the Peace Guild here? I wonder if he was also targeting the First-Generation missing person, but his attitude is too docile for that to happen. While Chan-young was wondering what had happened, Seon-woo put Hyeon-woo back in the car. Then, he told Chan-young. “Oh, do you remember the chicken restaurant we went to last time?” “The place you stopped by sometimes? Yes, I remember.” “Bring only three chickens from there. Soy sauce, seasoning, fried.” “Yes?” “ASAP.” Having said those words behind, Seon-woo gracefully got into the car. Meanwhile, Do-jin’s gaze was fixed on Hyeon-woo the whole time. So, Seon-woo urged the driver. “Let’s leave quickly.” “Yes!” The driver got back into the driver’s seat and grabbed the steering wheel. However, just as they were about to leave, they saw several people standing in the way. While they were delayed for a while because of Do-jin, others seemed to have caught up. Seon-woo was annoyed and ruffled his bangs. “This is bothering me.” Seon-woo had to get out of the car again. As soon as he came out, clicking his tongue, Chan-young quickly came to his side and walked alongside him. He decided that it was better to join Seon-woo than to protect Hyeon-woo now. Because his abilities were compatible with Seon-woo. “The guild members will arrive soon.” “How long will it take?” “Most likely within 5 to 10 minutes.” That should be enough time to hold out those people. “Keep guard.” Seon-woo pointed to his car with his chin as he passed by the still standing Do-jin. With that being said, Do-jin quietly moved and stood next to the car. “Hey.” Looking at Seon-woo like that, Ga-jun waved his hand. Standing next to him was a young man with a soft impression with his hair close to blonde, and a woman with a cool-looking appearance. It was Ja-yun and Hye-sun, the Guild Leaders of other guilds who were S-class Awakened. It was Hye-sun who spoke first. “We’ll see each other again soon.” “Don’t bother.” Seon-woo answered with a cold face. Then, Ga-jun shrugged his shoulders and spoke. “I guess it can’t be helped. I can’t miss this great opportunity.” The plan to do next was to take time and play along. When you get chances, you have to hit more on the spot. If Seon-woo also had an idea of what to do, he would change the place where Hyeon-woo stayed after this. And he would set his guards up even more thoroughly. So, it was right to move now. “You know I can’t give it to you, right?” “I know. You’re not fighting alone, are you?” Having himself suddenly surrounded, Seon-woo looked at the three people and snorted. “Do you really think you would win if you guys gathered together? “Shouldn’t we at least try when we have the chance?” While saying that, he had a different thought in his mind. It was probably difficult for him. No matter how superior they are in numbers, the opponent was the same S-Class Awakened. It was close to impossible to defeat him within a short time. It’s even during the day, so why didn’t you choose another method to end this quickly? — HM: The fact that Hyeon-woo stopped Do-jin. Waaaaa.. Ah, there’s gonna be more guild leaders and stuff. So, I hope you enjoy the now peaceful arc, though I don’t think it will last long. Davine: Seriously, I wish Hyeon-woo could show his skills off already. HM: he will show off soon. lol ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Davine HM: The fact that Hyeon-woo stopped Do-jin. Waaaaa.. Ah, there’s gonna be more guild leaders and stuff. So, I hope you enjoy the now peaceful arc, though I don’t think it will last long. Davine: Seriously, I wish Hyeon-woo could show his skills off already. HM: he will show off soon. lol

42. [Guild] Let’s go all in: Ah ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ [Guild] Let’s go all in: something fun is planned for Signi hahaha [Guild] I’m sleepy: did you start at the palace? [Guild] Let’s go all in: Yes ㅋㅋㅋ 1 minute and 32 seconds left [Guild] I’m sleepy: okyo [Guild] TheHunter: If you’re going to do it, you should have set up decent guys as bodyguards [Guild] TheHunter: ㅇㅈ? [Guild] Staric: ㅋㅋㅋㅋ [Guild] Staric: Agreed Currently, Let’s go all in was hiding in the corner at 12 o’clock in the east and casting his ultimate skill. He asked The Hunter and Staric to stay by Let’s go all in’s side just in case, to be safe. It was one of the possible locations for the Fever Guild Mage, and it was definitely the best place to do something secretly. ‘The plan itself is useful.’ Elemental Mage’s ultimate skill was so powerful that it was difficult to use properly. That’s why the skill doesn’t have much usage in the selection matches that are mostly dog fights, but in the current situation, it was worth a try. The reason why he didn’t use the elemental mage’s ultimate ability while defending the central city of Veritas in the preliminary round was because there weren’t that many users gathering at the front gate. The west gate was originally the farthest from the center and had a complicated topography, so it did not receive much attention. Therefore, the number of enemies gathering in front of the west gate were very small, compared to other places, and strong jobs such as Elemental Mage were placed at other important gates. However, if there were more than 40 people gathered at the front gate like this time, Elemental Mage’s ultimate skill was perfect. Of course, it takes more than 2 minutes just to cast, so if it fails, the penalty won’t be small... but now that we’re in an advantageous situation, the penalty didn’t matter much. [Guild] I’m sleepy: I’ll try not to come close as much as possible [Guild] I’m sleepy: but there might be some guys sneaking in though [Guild] I’m sleepy: If you get attacked, please tell me. [Guild] I’m sleepy: O-Ring-nim, please protect Let’s go all in as much as possible [Guild] Staric: Don’t worry ㄴㄴ [Guild] TheHunter: To be honest, I’m confident I can beat all the bad guys ㅋㅋㅋ [Guild] Staric: For reals ㅋㅋㅋ [Guild] Staric: Fever kids wouldn’t even think about playing the game after this; [Guild] Mocha Bread: You’re right ㅇ.ㅇㅋㅋ [Guild] Mocha Bread: But is our Gilma Sleepy? [Guild] Mocha Bread: Is the leader status just a joke? [Guild] Drink some water: That’s a good idea..^^ [Guild] Park Seung-jin 99: ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ [Guild] Let’s do it: ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ [Guild] Haerun: I agree..^^ After confirming that everything was ready, I headed towards the west gate with Yoo Chae, watching the speed of the gauge significantly go slower than before. When Yoo Chae and I came back and stood in the lead, a large number of guild members from the opposite side began to come in droves. I smiled as I turned on the video recording program I used the other day. ‘Since I’ve come up with such a useful plan, I should properly do this.’ It was just funny that Significant and other Fever guild members came running excitedly without thinking that we would follow the plan they were trying to do earlier. I stood side by side with Yoo Chae and watched leisurely, and when I got closer to the members of the Fever Guild, I started chatting right away. [Guild] I’m sleepy: now [Guild] Let’s go all in: The Meteor is done.. As soon as Let’s go all in said the same thing he had said in the arena, the ground shook as dark clouds quickly gathered in the sky with a roar and a roar. Hearing that, Significant hesitated and hurriedly changed direction, but it was already too late. A huge meteorite split through the dark clouds and fell at a tremendous speed. Like Significant, the members of the Fever Guild who noticed Meteor belatedly scattered and ran away, but it was impossible to escape outside the range. Kwaaang! The meteorite hit the ground and the screen shook vigorously. The fire spread rapidly, and the members of the Fever Guild collapsed. Users who managed to avoid the meteorite also died one after another from dot damage due to poor physical strength. All those scenes were captured vividly in a pre-prepared recording program. Early Evening guild has earned 10 points! Early Evening guild has earned 10 points! Early Evening guild has earned 10 points! Early Evening guild has earned 10 points! Early Evening guild has earned 10 points! Early Evening guild has earned 10 points! The kill log went up endlessly and the stagnant gauge quickly filled up to 99%. “Ugh, crazy. It’s really strong.” “I feel refreshed.” Water and Haerun, who watched Meteor fall together, each commented their appreciation. The scene where 40 crowded characters were swept away at once was definitely a sight to behold. “Uh? Isn’t there a leftover?” At that time, one of the dead users staggered to his feet. He was considerably dressed in pure white from head to toe. It seemed that he managed to hold on with Warlord’s evasion skill and defense items, but he still only had 10% of his health left. I approached him holding the staff I had got back from Melody Chord earlier. [All] I’m sleepy: whoa [All] I’m sleepy: You avoided this? When I was deprived of my staff, I chatted with Significant, and Significant, whose physical strength continued to decrease due to dot damage, struck back without losing. [All] Significant: That’s one heck of a ㅅ1ck foot guy ㅋㅋㅋ [All] I’m sleepy: why are you angry ㅋㅋ [All] I’m sleepy: it’s just a game [All] I’m sleepy: You’re too immersed.. I deliberately cast the weakest skill. The jewel embedded in the staff glowed blue. [All] I’m sleepy: Ah [All] I’m sleepy: the plan’s cool [All] I’m sleepy: You planned it well After that, I threw a skill at Significant. Pajik! A number of characters along with Significant who were directly hit by the attack flew backwards and fell, dying helplessly. Early Evening guild has earned 10 points! All progress points have been filled! Preliminary Round has ended! We have defended the city from the Fever Guild! As soon as Significant died, the gauge was completely filled and the Preliminary Round came to an end. It was my perfect victory– getting my staff back and taking revenge. *** [Melody Code: what is that] [Melody Code: Then it was yours??] [I’m sleepy: ㅇ] [Melody code: Fuck no, wait a minute] Having successfully finished the Selection match against Fever, I had a proper conversation with Melody Chord. When I explained that the owner of the original staff was me, Melody Chord said in a tone that she found this absurd. [Melody Chord: What the fuck?] [Melody Code: Could it be the reason you killed me was for the staff all along?] [I’m sleepy: ㅇ] [Melody code: ㅋㅋㅋ] [Melody Code: That’s so shitty, dude ㅎㅎ] [I’m sleepy: ㅋㅋㅋ] Melody Chord’s reaction was understandable. Because Melody Chord was just a victim who was unknowingly caught up in this incident. But that didn’t mean I didn’t notice. The only person that should be blamed was the member of the Fever Guild who killed me for ignoring his offer to join the guild and took away my staff. Above all, it was a mutually beneficial relationship as I got back the staff which wasn’t even wanted by Melody Chord in the first place. [I’m sleepy: You should have joined a good guild] [Melody Chord: ㅋㅋㅋㅋ] [Melody Chord: It’s true, but it’s bad luck.. ] [Melody Chord: Honestly, the guild where you are in] [Melody Chord: Isn’t that normal?] [I’m sleepy: ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ] [I’m sleepy: at least here] [I’m sleepy: there are no sluts who are obsessed with women] [Melody Chord: oh..] [Melody Chord: That’s true, too] [Melody Chord: awesome] [I’m sleepy: And about you] [I’m sleepy: Will you stay there?] [Melody Chord: no] [Melody Chord: I will leave as soon as the preliminary round is over] [I’m sleepy: ㅋㅋ] [I’m sleepy: You’re wise] Melody Chord and I decided not to delete each other in our friend’s list and left it alone. Anyway, thanks to the Melody Chord, I got my staff back easily, and I was able to learn about the plans of the Fever Guild. [Melody Chord: Nim] [Melody Chord: You should be careful too?] [I’m sleepy: ?] [Melody Chord: Looking at Guild chat here] [Melody Chord: I think you’re trying to pick a fight with me for taking your staff?] [I’m sleepy: what’s the point of fighting?] [Melody Chord: That’s what I was talking about.] [Melody Chord: I don’t know what to do...] [Melody Chord: Ask for the staff, like that] [Melody Chord: you kept killing because you wanted it to be dropped?] [I’m sleepy: ㅇ] [Melody Chord: I heard about this from the Guild chat?] Aha. That means even Fever found out that I kept killing Melody Chord on purpose to get my staff back. ‘Well, if it’s something like that, it won’t be a big problem.’ It wasn’t that I didn’t know what was going to happen and I didn’t do it blindly. Fever member, These guys are really behaving exactly as I expected. It was getting a bit boring now. I touched my lips and sorted out my thoughts before typing on the keyboard without hesitation. [I’m sleepy: I know what you mean] [I’m sleepy: but you can leave it alone] --- Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor: Meimei Support on Kofi: Chapter 43, 44 Chapter 45, 46 We made a Discord Server! please join us! If anyone wants to be an editor, translator, or proofreader, contact using the contact form on the top corner. Check the recruit page. please join our discord server! please support the translator through kofi. Buy Hoshimiya a Coffee. ko-fi.com/starlightstream - Ko-fi ❤️ Where creators get support from fans through donations, memberships, shop sales and more! The original 'Buy Me a Coffee' Page. Please support the author on Ridibooks by reading for free one chapter every day or purchasing chapters. Leave a like in the right corner or a message. no need to log in.

41. “Are you alright?” “Uh?” While staring blankly at the screen, I belatedly came to my senses at Yoo Chae’s words. “Uh, yeah. I’m alright. The last remaining Meiji was killed. “ “Oh, Nice!” “Crazy, time was almost up.” “It was dangerous, good, good.” After listening to my briefing, Drink some water, Haerun, and Let’s do it, had something to say about it. Hearing that, I turned my attention to the opposing mage, who had not yet gone to the respawn zone and remained in the corpse state. ‘I waited to confirm that these bastards went there after seeing them die.’ If you die during the preliminary round, a system window will pop up asking if you want to move to the respawn zone. The reason why he didn’t press it and waited in a dead state was obvious. Well, the reasons are really varied. I laughed and tilted my head when I saw Meiji’s nickname. ‘aoko?’ Something felt familiar. I looked back on my previous memories for a while, and soon realized that this guy was one of the minor mages, who I killed on the day the staff was taken away. At that time, the username was definitely ‘aoko1’. Did they just add the number 1 to their sub-character username and called it a day? [All] I’m sleepy: ㅋㅋㅋ nim [All] I’m sleepy: Aren’t you that stupid mage who ran after me last time? [All] aoko: ? [All] I’m sleepy: If you’re going to go around with that kind of personality, then at least sincerely make a sub-account. ㅋㅋㅋㅋ [All] I’m so sleepy: If you’re going to be mean, it would be such a spectacle if you get humiliated like this~ [All] I’m sleepy: How do you feel when you search for the same person twice? [All] aoko: ㅋㅋ I fuckin love it, you sick bastard [All] I’m sleepy: So what do you think I should do to an asshole? The Mage, who saw my chat, was silent for a moment, then disappeared. He pressed the revive button and went to the respawn zone. No fun. After confirming that Fever’s mage and spearman were all gone, I sent a whisper to Yoo Chae. [Whisper] I’m sleepy: how did you come so fast? I hadn’t imagined that I would be helped by Yoo Chae, so it was a little awkward to ask in discord voice with other people. Yoo Chae, who seemed to understand my thoughts, replied in a whisper without properly answering the question. [Whisper] Yoo Chae: How come I won’t know where Hyung is? [Whisper] Yoo Chae: Of course I know everything ㅋ [Whisper] I’m sleepy: ?;; This kid so easily slips away like this again. [Whisper] Yoo Chae: Hyung, by the way [Whisper] Yoo Chae: Remember that staff is what I gave you, right? [Whisper] Yoo Chae: Have you gotten it back? “Ah.” I shifted my gaze to the staff that my character was holding. Come to think of it, I have to tell him about this too. “I got that staff back.” “Huh? Really? I thought you hadn’t gotten it yet because you were busy blocking the Meiji Palace.” “I had a good conversation with the newbie on the Fever side who had the staff… It’s a bit complicated. I’ll explain later.” After I finished talking, I chatted with Yoo Chae separately. [Whisper] I’m sleepy: So, that’s what happened [Whisper] I’m sleepy: it’s true that I brought it back [Whisper] I’m sleepy: this is what you gave me after all [Whisper] Yoo Chae: ㅎㅎㅎㅎㅎ [Whisper] Yoo Chae: Thank god ㅎㅎㅎㅎㅎ What, why do you look so happy? I ignored Yoo Chae’s smile and looked at the contest gauge. The current gauge was 70% filled by our guild and 63% by Fever. If I had failed and the elemental mage’s ultimate skill, Meteor, had landed at the west gate where 40 people were gathered, the 63% would have been filled to over 90% in an instant. ‘Hmm? wait for a sec.’ Watching the rate at which the gauge filled up, I came up with an amazing idea. If I do this well, I can see a very amusing scene. Even if we fail, there will be no loss on our part. After quickly examining the various possibilities, I opened my mouth with a smile. “Water-Noona.” “Uh?” “I have a good idea, would you like to hear it?” “Good idea? What is it?” “I’ll tell the guild members to slow down the gauge a bit.” I leaned back in my chair and continued my explanation. “Let’s tell Let’s go all in-nim at the west gate.” *** [Guild] aoko: no fuck ㅈㄴthat’s ridiculous [Guild] aoko: You can’t just keep doing thisㅋㅋ [Guild] aoko: Can’t you put me together with a decent guy? [Guild] Rare Hunter: ㅋ;; [Guild] Rare Hunter: What the hell are you talking about? [Guild] aoko: ? [Guild] aoko: You’re saying your skills are fucking good? [Guild] Rare Hunter: I clearly told you to settle down quickly and go to the palace [Guild] Rare Hunter: It’s your problem [Guild] Significant: Ah, stop squealing [Guild] Significant: Because you’re both the same Melody Chord, who had been watching the guild chat pathetically, turned his attention to the west gate where the battle was in full swing. Originally, according to the Fever Guild’s plan, three elemental mages hid inside the West Gate would have used Meteor, the ultimate skill, in front of me and ruined it, but contrary to expectations, the preliminary round was still in progress thanks to the quick response from Early Evening. ‘I can’t believe they managed to stop that.’ Even when she leaked this plan to the guild members in the Early Evening, she didn’t expect the other party to succeed at all. In fact, the result of the overall development was also a problem that had nothing to do with her either way. After getting rid of the most annoying staff and getting a good excuse, the intended purpose was achieved. [Guild] aoko: That bastard with ㅅ fucking staff, took it back as well [Guild] aoko: There are so many assholes [Guild] aoko: So that’s why I said I should have it [Guild] Ganbok: ㅋㅋ [Guild] Ganbok: it’s because u give newbies something like that [Guild] Ganbok: they would just lose it right awayㅎ; [Guild] Significant: Dropped a staff [Guild] Significant: It’s a bit too much [Guild] aoko: No, if you don’t have the confidence to protect it [Guild] aoko: leave it or fight for reals ‘You bastards...……..? Seeing them say things like that after they were the one who forcibly gave the staff to her made her angry. However, in this situation, it would be her own loss if she reacted to it according to her personality. Gathering among themselves, most of the guild members present were insane. While swearing inwardly, Melody Chord started a chat that did not contain the slightest hint of sincerity. [Guild] Melody Chord: Sorryㅠ [Guild] Melody Chord: I didn’t know the staff would drop off so soon [Guild] Melody Chord: ㅈㅅㅈㅅ [Guild] aoko: Aye~ ㅋㅋ [Guild] aoko: What do you know? [Guild] Melody Chord: ㅎㅎ.. [Guild] Significant: I want to see Sleepy [Guild] Significant: Sorry~ [Guild] Significant: be right back [Guild] Significant: I’ll get the staff back [Guild] Significant: ㄱㄷㄱㄷ ‘Damn it.’ The skills of Significant were much better than the other guild members. Melody Chord, who prides herself on having an eye for games to some extent, assured that Significant would easily defeat his opponent even if the other party woke up from the dead. After the contest is over, she should leave this garbage guild immediately. The reason she handed over her staff to someone else in the first place was to leave the guild. Because if she goes out with her staff, she’s going to be a eyesore to Fever or spread some nasty rumors. [I’m sleepy: nim] At that time, the Early Evening guild member, whom she had added as a friend earlier, sent her a message. [Melody Chord: ?] [I’m sleepy: don’t stay near the door from now on] [I’m sleepy: fall back as far as possible] [Melody Chord: Why?] [I’m sleepy: I told you] [I’m sleepy: fall out] [I’m sleepy: fall back even if you have to make an excuse saying that you don’t have a weapon.] [Melody code: ??] That was the end of the chat sent by the enemy team user saying ‘I’m Sleepy’. Anyway, she didn’t have to move further back because she didn’t leave the area of the respawn zone, but suddenly she wondered why he said that. [Guild] Little Jumper: Is it easy to get fruit flies? [Guild] Little Jumper: Almost caught up with the gauge now [Guild] aoko: ㅇㅇ Those bastards are lame ㅋㅋ [Guild] Jechang Life: Gauge Speed ㅈㄴ [Guild] Jechang Life: Is the bottom line exposed? [Guild] dodory: Do you think you improved your skills? [Guild] Ganbok: Do you want to push me like this in now? [Guild] Significant: 00 [Guild] Significant: ㄱㄱ Follow me [Guild] aoko: ah if only I knew it would be this easy [Guild] aoko: I would have just went to the north gate [Guild] Ganbok: for reals ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ [Guild] Ganbok: the gauge would have been full by now ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ [Guild] aoko: Aw Fuck ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Certainly, the speed at which the gauge fills up in the early evening has become noticeably slower than before. Just 30 minutes ago, Early Evening was 77% and fever was 65%, but now it is 81% and 76%. The difference was narrowed from 12 to 5. The members of the Fever Guild, who had been hanging around near the respawn zone, flocked to the west gate in the chatter of Gilma. Melody Chord, noticing the feeling of something sluggish, did not move as he had previously told her to do. Ku-Gu-Gu-Gung! As most of the members of the Fever Guild gathered around the west gate, leading the way, dark clouds gathered in the sky and the ground began to shake greatly. ‘This crazy.’ Only then did Melody Chord understand the meaning of why he told her to stay far away from the door, and was shocked. Kurrung! A huge meteorite engulfed in blazing fire rapidly descended through the dark clouds that flashed thunder. Those assholes carried out exactly what Fever had planned. The members of the Fever Guild, who noticed the Elemental Mage ultimate one beat later after Melody Chord, ran away in a panic, but it was already too late. Kwaaang! The meteorite fell right in front of the west gate. The whole earth shook violently, and the flames spread out. Early Evening guild has earned 10 points! Early Evening guild has earned 10 points! Early Evening guild has earned 10 points! Early Evening guild has earned 10 points! Early Evening guild has earned 10 points! Early Evening guild has earned 10 points! The kill logs went up like crazy, and the gauge number of Early Evening reached 99% in an instant. --- Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor: Meimei Support on Kofi: Chapter 42, 43, 44 Chapter 45, 46 HM: looks like Melody Chord is trying to leave the guild, lol just like editor wanted~ MM: BE FREE LITTLE BIRD We made a Discord Server! please join us! If anyone wants to be an editor, translator, or proofreader, contact using the contact form on the top corner. Check the recruit page. please join our discord server! please support the translator through kofi. Buy Hoshimiya a Coffee. ko-fi.com/starlightstream - Ko-fi ❤️ Where creators get support from fans through donations, memberships, shop sales and more! The original 'Buy Me a Coffee' Page. Please support the author on Ridibooks by reading for free one chapter every day or purchasing chapters. Leave a like in the right corner or a message. no need to log in.