CH 19 Just as they stepped through the front door, Chae Yoo-jung pressed heavily against Yoo Ji-han’s shoulder and back, his hands tracing carefully over his collarbone, now broader than he remembered. Leaning in, Yoo Ji-han tenderly wiped away his tears with his tongue and pressed a gentle kiss to him. Chae Yoo-jung’s hands moved to his chest, cupping and molding it with a careful intimacy. ‘It’s so perfectly shaped… even bigger than my whole hand. I want to suck it so much…’ The lips kept entangling towards each other, as if chained to a string of never-ending honey. As never-ending as it may seem, it finally broke after a few minutes, and a series of gasps flowed from Chae Yoo-jung’s mouth. When the relief of tension faded away from Chae Yoo-jung’s body, Chae Yoo-jung felt like his body was about to collapse and his body almost slipped down. As soon as Yoo Ji-han saw what was about to happen, he reached out to hold Chae Yoo-jung’s body. Yoo Ji-han lifted Chae Yoo-jung as if he weighed nothing. He leaned in and pecked at Chae Yoo-jung’s forehead, before speaking. “There’s no need to rush, my Yoo-jung-ah.” Yoo Ji-han looked into Chae Yoo-jung’s eyes and smiled gently, with no ill intentions behind it. Chae Yoo-jung, still caught off guard, didn’t respond at all, his gaze was unfocused, his expression was dazed. ‘I wonder why I’m shocked. I can’t even tell…… Is this what they call ‘Brain Freeze’?’ “Let’s take a bath first.” Yoo Ji-han said calmly. At those words, Chae Yoo-jung finally blinked. His shoulders tensed as he became belatedly aware of how close Ji-han was standing, and of the warmth lingering in that gentle smile. “…A bath?” Chae Yoo-jung repeated, his voice was coming out slower than intended. Yoo Ji-han’s smile deepened just a fraction. That was when something in Chae Yoo-jung’s mind gave way, like a taut string finally snapping, and his senses returned in a sudden rush. His legs weakened for a moment as the tension drained from him, and Yoo Ji-han instinctively loosened his hold to let him stand properly again. But the next second, Yoo Ji-han was pulled back into an embrace. Chae Yoo-jung clung to him, arms wrapped tightly around Ji-han’s waist, refusing to let go. He pressed his face against Ji-han’s neck, breathing in slowly, as if grounding himself in that familiar warmth. Burying himself in Yoo Ji-han’s comfort, Chae Yoo-jung mumbled, his voice low and muffled. “I want to take a bath with you, Hyung.” He thought to himself, how soft his shoulders have become. He unconsciously tightened his grip, and he clasped their hands together as if seeking reassurance, as if confirming both his own feelings and Yoo Ji-han’s intentions. Yoo Ji-han didn’t pull away. After a brief pause, he leaned closer and whispered in response, his voice barely more than a breath. “Unn.” They went to the bathroom together, and even as they entered the bath, the quiet tension between them only lingered. Slipping the clothes off their bodies and letting them fall to the ground, Chae Yoo-jung profusely focused his eyes and hand towards Yoo Ji-han’s body and exploring it, feeling the warmth tingling into the body. Chae Yoo-jung’s hands were rather colder than Yoo Ji-han’s body, so it made Yoo Ji-han flinch. Watching his expressions was amusing to Chae Yoo-jung. While standing only with a black shirt almost gone from his hands, Yoo Ji-han could barely strip the clothes off Chae Yoo-jung’s body in the meanwhile. As Chae Yoo-jung fiddled his fingers throughout Yoo Ji-han’s body, he finally also got the last piece of cloth out from him. “Wait!” Chae Yoo-jung staggered at those words and froze. Yoo Ji-han took this chance to get around him and pulled off clothes. Playfully putting on a mischievous smile, Yoo Ji-han fully tripped him down as Chae Yoo-jung controlled himself from getting his hands on Yoo Ji-han so that Yoo Ji-han doesn’t get distracted. After they both had their clothes taken off their bodies, they stepped into the bathtub, which had finally filled with water. “I don’t think the two of us can fit. So, I’ll use the shower instead, Ji-han-ah.” Chae Yoo-jung stepped into the shower area while Yoo Ji-han moved toward the tub and entered in the warm water. The two spaces were connected, close enough that neither of them truly felt alone. After finishing his bath, Yoo Ji-han quietly slipped behind Chae Yoo-jung and wrapped his arms around him, pulling him into a gentle hug. This frightened Chae Yoo-jung and tingled his chest, as he came to the realization that Yoo Ji-han was rubbing the tip of his fingers against the nipples of his chest. “It seems like it will take a while to feel it…… theoretically, it should be rubbed more around the chest before rubbing the nipple, so that the nerves there are more active.” He continued to knead the chest and let his hands roam over it, feeling more of the skin in his hands. Hearing Yoo Ji-han’s explanation and how his voice rubbed against his eardrums, sending shivers down his spine, the shaft around Chae Yoo-jung’s hips rose with the sudden blood rush. Yoo Ji-han’s penis stroked on Chae Yoo-jung’s back, which further sent pleasure elevation to his brain nerves. “I want to see you get off only being stroked.” Yoo Ji-han leaned closely and whispered directly into his ear. Although he couldn’t see Chae Yoo-jung’s face because of the height difference, he can still imagine his lover’s face. Muffled moans resonated across the walls of the bathroom. With each moment passing, the rubbing increased, and more blood rushed to Chae Yoo-jung’s face. Considering that the pleasure exceeded, Chae Yoo-jung bobbed his head forward to which his upper body followed along, but Yoo Ji-han hugged his back suddenly. Chae Yoo-jung looked backward and made eye contact with Yoo Ji-han. Chae Yoo-jung’s face was flushed with the corner of the eyes wrinkled and tears almost about to come out. Yoo Ji-han’s brain, froze for a sec, with all the erotic thoughts that stormed into his mind. When he twisted the shower handle, Yoo Ji-han bolted out of the bathroom, while dragging Chae Yoo-jung along the way. Without saying another word, he yanked him into the bed. Taking the bottle of gel out of the bedside table, that was next to their bed, he squeezed some gel onto his palm and slipped his fingers into the anus, although it bit back, squeezing with all its warmth to let it remain inside. With further thrusting his fingers upwards, Chae Yoo-jung jerked upwards to not let it reach the pleasure zone, the prostate. To prevent Chae Yoo-jung’s head from hitting the bed frame and keep him in place, Yoo Ji-han leaned upwards over Chae Yoo-jung, wrapping his hands around his waist. Arching his waist, he wriggled his body, before Yoo Ji-han could reach for the erogenous zone. But that didn’t help to be honest. Soon after, the tingling sensation of scraping the inner walls exceeded and climaxed, overwhelming Chae Yoo-jung’s body and blurring his vision. “Ngh!... hyung… A-ugh! Hyung! Ah……” Closing his eyes to not see, but the sensation remains in his brain as Yoo Ji-han starts to expand more with his fingers. It was then that he realized that his fingers were thicker, as he put more fingers. It felt too tight as if it was going to explode or break. ‘Watching Chae Yoo-jung’s expressions change is so damn cute.’ Yoo Ji-han’s face turned blank, which hides his inner selfish thoughts. He roughly kissed Chae Yoo-jung, intertwining lips and feeling the saliva and warmth flowing back and forth. They slapped their tongues together, slipping saliva over their tongues as if feeding each other to their desires of devouring the other. He turned serious to expand it properly, instead of teasing Chae Yoo-jung. MR: Damn Yoo Ji-han, you are something :) --- Credits: Writer: Hoshi Miya Co-writer: Miry We made a Discord Server ! please join us!

The explosion did not stop at one time. It continued in a chain reaction, blasting Hyeon Gyu-ha. What the Gong Tae-seong ejected was an extremely compressed flame. It was only the size of a fingernail, but when it exploded, it became a firestorm of overwhelming power that could easily devour a single-family home. It didn’t stop at just the explosion. The place where Gong Tae-seong lured Hyeon Gyu-ha was between the buildings that were built in layers. The walls that were caught in the explosion collapsed, the main beams tilted, and the roof collapsed. Hyeon Gyu-ha was in the middle of it all. “Kieeee.” The monsters who were caught in the explosion kept screaming in their final moments. “Tch.” Hyeon Gyu-ha gritted his teeth and maintained the barrier that shook with each impact of the explosion. Flames raged everywhere, and his vision was blurred by the smoky dust from the collapsing buildings. 'Should I open my eyes first?’ When the explosion had subsided somewhat, Hyeon Gyu-ha took a step forward to push away the dust. As soon as he felt something hit the force field, another chain of explosions began to occur. Hyeon Gyu-ha realized that compressed flames that would explode with even the slightest shock were spread out like landmines everywhere. He tried to figure out the flow of mana, but it wasn't easy because the dungeon had an unusually high concentration of mana. 'I thought about it quite a bit.’ He laughed softly. It was a trap that had been carefully calculated and designed to hunt me down. A vast palace with many buildings that would collapse from the impact of an explosion, a dungeon with a high concentration of mana that was difficult to track. If you move rashly, another series of explosions will occur. Gong Tae-seong's sword, completely unharmed by his flames, will fly in without missing a beat. Hyeon Gyu-ha pressed his forehead with his palm. The headache caused by the rapid depletion of mana from flying hundreds of kilometers at full speed from Hoeryong to Seoul had subsided somewhat. It was time to squeeze out mana again. Explosives scattered everywhere like mines. I've already experienced a dungeon with a similar boss. 'It was a dungeon with the Judgement of Paris as the background, right?’ Hyeon Gyu-ha admits that the flames of the Gong Tae-seong are several times more powerful than the explosion of the Golden Apple that appeared as the boss monster. But that is not the problem. Hyeon Gyu-ha decided to repeat the strategy he had used back then. You can't move even a single step because there are landmines scattered everywhere? Then just blow them all up. Hyeon Gyu-ha raised both arms high, wrapping himself in thicker layers of force field to protect himself. Then, in one breath, he slammed the weight down onto the floor. The compressed flames that had been densely packed exploded all at once, and the world was dyed white. Could this be the middle of a battlefield where hundreds and thousands of bombs exploded at the same time? Everywhere you looked was being consumed by pure white flames. As if to prove that the nickname of the Emperor of Fire was not an empty one. If it hadn't been for the protection of the station master, a loud noise that would have ruptured all of our eardrums shook the heavens and earth, and the white flames that burst out fiercely swept in all directions. The heat of the flames and thick smoke swirled around like a storm. Kururung! Thousands of rooms were burning, collapsing, and burning down one after another. Countless monsters were blown to death without leaving a body behind. Even in the midst of the layered force fields, the shock from the explosion continued to strike. His vision was dizzyingly shaken. No . Hyeon Gyu-ha spat out a sip of the blood that had suddenly risen up inside him and corrected himself. It was because my headache had started again. But it didn’t matter. This level of penalty doesn’t bother me. Hyeon Gyu-ha narrowed his eyes and looked ahead. He liked the flow of flames, not mana. The smoke and white flames were so thick that he couldn’t even see in front of his nose, but there was a way to find Gong Tae-seong. Gong Tae-seong was not harmed by his own abilities. So…. 'I found it.’ The area where the flame concentration is the weakest. Kwagagagagak!  The invisible blade that emerged from the sword of the dead split the ground and dashed forward fiercely, cutting the demon's hand in two. The flames and smoke from the sword pressure cleared, revealing a gap that gave a glimpse of Gong Tae-seong. Just before the energy released split the void in half, a black flame shot up. The black flame, completely different from the white flames he had used so far, grew in size while consuming even the formless energy. Hyeon Gyu-ha furrowed his brows. It seemed like he had a hidden plan. “What is that?” “Avīci hell.” (refers to the lowest and most severe of the Buddhist hells, a place of incessant suffering.) Was it the hellfire of Avīci? Hyeon Gyu-ha finished his thoughts and kicked the ground. As he pulled back the force field, the smell of blood from the monsters who had exploded and the pungent smell of flesh burning hit him. Without paying attention, he swung his sword in an instant, striking the air. Gong Tae-seong leisurely moved his sword covered in black flames. Even a sword that wasn’t even an artifact would melt without being able to pierce through this flame. Kaaaaang!  Swords clashed. The blades did not melt in the fire of hell, but the swordsmanship was torn apart. Gong Tae-seong furrowed his eyebrows. Suddenly, what Hyeon Gyu-ha had in his hand was not the sword he had been using until now, but the sword that cut through mystery, the Balisarda (a weapon that appears in an epic poem written by an Italian poet). "You really are carrying around a lot of artifacts." "There's a use for this." Aside from the fact that he possesses the artifact, his innate combat sense that allows him to quickly judge which weapon will be used as a counter in an urgent moment is what is most threatening. Even though he knew this, Gong Tae-seong's face hardened fiercely. In an instant, sword strikes were exchanged and sparks flew from the blades. As the hellfire intensely heated their surroundings, Balisarda cut through the flames, filling the air with a chilling cold. Gong Tae-seong's forearm glowed once, and the power of the artifact was imbued into the blade. Woong-woong-woong.  The ominous wails of resentful spirits spread. Clang! Gong Tae-seong blocked Hyeon Gyu-ha’s sword that was slashing down from the upper left. A heavy force was applied from above to below. Clang . The blades scratched each other, making a creepy sound. Hyeon Gyu-ha twisted the corners of his mouth at a close distance where he could feel his breathing. "You, is that Kenmyōren (a legendary Japanese weapon)? You Japanese sword-wielding bastard." "Fuck. It's because of compatibility. I'm sick of Choi Jin-hyuk's bullshit, so shut up." The Japanese Yokai Sword, an artifact from the Japanese battlefield that could draw out tens of thousands of vengeful spirits, and the Hellfire that was also introduced to Japan. As he said, it was a perfect combination with him. However, Hyeon Gyu-ha coldly laughed at him. "Compatibility can be overcome with effort." He liberated some of the Turkish artifacts without taking out Zulfikar and placed them on the common Italian artifact, Balisarda. [Partially releases the bound artifact 'Successor Padishah's Eternal Conquest'.] Gong Tae-seong paused. He had heard from the Narsha Guild member who witnessed the battle at the time about how Hyeon Gyu-ha had handled the power of the artifacts he had liberated while hunting the 'King Who Respects Every Blade of Grass'. However, it was different now. The pressure that weighs down on the Balisarda as it gains strength is second to none, but this eerie, haunting sound of the blade making a buzzing sound. "Is this how you do it, bringing only the souls of those who died on the battlefield?" “.....Crazy guy.” I was so shocked that I couldn't say anything else. This, he's saying this was the first time he used this technique after seeing someone else's? Just because you possess an artifact related to the battlefield, it doesn't mean that anyone can easily draw out the vengeful spirit and use it as power. If that were the case, dealers would have been after it without exception. Gong Tae-seong chewed on the curse words with his teeth. Effort? What kind of nonsense is that? It wasn't effort, but an innate and overwhelming talent that allowed him to skillfully use artifacts while squeezing his mana while running from Hamgyeong-do to Seoul, whether it was the Gaema Plateau or somewhere else. Gong Tae-seong summarized this in one word. "You're like a monster." “Correct that to a rat.” “Shut up!” He swung his blade fiercely. The Balisarda that bounced off spun around in the air and stabbed him in the abdomen. At the same time, flames blazed beneath his feet, engulfing Gong Tae-seong. If his flames were connected to the flames, he could teleport at close range. In the blink of an eye, Gong Tae-seong disappeared from Hyeon Gyu-ha’s sight and appeared behind him with a blazing flame. Gong Tae-seong’s hand, which was about to draw Kenmyōren, stopped. Balisarda, who was clearly facing forward, was aiming for his neck at the back at some point. "I've seen this skill before, do you think I'd miss it?" “…….” A cold sweat ran down the back of Gong Tae-seong's neck, which was not affected by the heat of the fire. For the first time, he thought that he might lose. A red murderous aura flickered in Hyeon Gyu-ha's eyes as he looked at him. The gate was open on the rooftop of a certain apartment building. Jang Beom, who had grabbed In Yoo-shin’s arm, created a wind and reached the rooftop in one go. The guild members guarding the gate had been withdrawn by Gong Tae-seong in advance, so the area was quiet. "8- seya . Is this the right place?" 8- se , who had been quietly sitting in the pouch, wrinkled his nose. "Yoo-shin- ah . Don't you trust me, Hyung?" "If you were in my shoes, would you believe me, Hunter Jang?" " Unn , I won’t believe. But how does that hamster know where Papa is?" " Gyu !" 8- se  nodded, saying, "Here we are." Then he jumped down from the pouch and waved his front paw as if to bid me farewell. “Are you going to wait here?” “Squeak!” "Okay. You're probably scared of the dungeon, so it's better for you to wait outside. You have to hide well." Jang Beom stopped In Yoo-shin, who was about to jump into the gate. "Papa and Gyu-ha are fighting, do you think you’re going to be okay if you go inside? If they're fighting at the entrance, you'll be in trouble the moment you enter." As he spoke, Jang Beom made a gesture of cutting his neck with his thumb. In Yoo-shin also hesitated. It was a valid reason. "Then what should I do? I can't just wait for Gyu-ha to come out." "Papa might come out." “It’s Gyu-ha- ssi .” "Oh. Turns out he's in the same category as Jun-su" Jang Beom shrugged and put the bracelet he took out from the inventory on his wrist. "It's a shield core, so come here and stick to it." As mana was poured into the core, a purple transparent membrane spread out in a circular shape and surrounded the two people. "The range is narrow, so stay close behind me. Should I hold your hand?" "No." In Yoo-shin stood behind him, putting his hand in his pocket in case someone grabbed his hand. Jang Beom, who had a smirk on his face, walked ahead. A feeling of dizziness flashed through his head. In Yoo-shin, who had passed through the gate, opened his eyes wide in shock at the sight before him. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Hello, we are looking for Editors and Proofreaders for this series, please feel free to directly contact me if you would like to participate it this. If you wanna become a translator, editor or proofreader, please use the discord link given below and follow the instructions in the recruit channel. We made a discord server! please join us!

Starting from the gatehouse at the entrance to the dungeon, there was nothing intact. Only the remains of a collapsed and burnt-out building and the traces of a burnt-out garden were scattered about. What kind of fight had it been? "Oh, wow. Those two really nailed it." Jang Beom took pictures of the surroundings with his cell phone. “What are you doing?” "To post on Instagram." Does that matter now? In Yoo-shin, who was becoming impatient, did something he would never have done to someone he was not even close to under any other circumstances. "Hurry up, hurry up." "Uh huh. Wait a minute." As he pushed his back, Jang Beom chuckled and pushed me while filming the surroundings. The playfulness didn’t last long. When he saw the remains of the pavilion, which had no trace of its original existence, and the blazing flames in the distance, he put his phone away and took out his Gandiva instead. "They're probably fighting inside, but it's dangerous to get close. I can't put out Papa's fire." “……” Although he was extremely anxious, In Yoo-shin couldn't just urge him to go inside. "By the way, it seems like most of the monsters were annihilated. How many of them died......." It was before Jang Beom had finished speaking. [There are 10 surviving demons in the dungeon.] The number of monsters decreased in an instant. [There are two surviving demons in the dungeon.] [Only one monster survived in the dungeon.] [The dungeon's monsters have been annihilated.] [The dungeon boss, 'The Bell No One Answers' appears.] Jang Beom was terrified. "No, you're crazy. This dungeon was reset this morning, and those two got caught up in a fight and all the monsters were wiped out?" Before the astonishment had even ended, the earth began to shake and rise with a grand, thick bell sound. The rounded up land formed the shape of an artificial mountain with two zelkova trees planted on it. In the foreground, a corpse was hanging from a tree with its hair down and wearing a yellow dragon robe, and in the background, a corpse in eunuch attire was hanging from a tree. Perhaps the mountain itself was the boss monster of the dungeon. Up until that point, it was fine. The problem was the location.  Jang Beom gulped. "Isn't the location a bit…… close to us?" "Oh, that's right......." It was already a large mountain, nearly 50 meters high, but it looked even bigger when it was closer. In Yoo-shin’s feet hesitated and took a step back. Before he could even take a few steps back, the ground on the high mountain shook and dozens of roots sprang out. Jang Beom was startled and hugged In Yoo-shin’s waist. A small whirlwind formed beneath his feet and blew them backwards. "None of the tentacle monsters that the advisory scholars have speculated about as boss mobs have been mentioned as horror movie monsters!" As he said, the two hanging corpses swaying on the tree were a terrifying sight in and of themselves. If it weren’t daytime in the dungeon, I might have screamed. The problem was that the endless tentacle-like roots were what diluted the horror. He quickly distanced himself from the others, but the body of the 'bell that no one responds to' was so huge that it didn't make much of a difference. Jang Beom pulled Gandiva's bowstring with all his might. When a single white arrow was caught, he shot it into the sky. The arrow flew into the sky, passed the peak, and the moment it bent downward, it split into dozens of arrows and struck down. Pababak!  Dozens of arrows accompanied by a gust of wind struck the 'bell that no one responds to', followed by a thick cloud of dust. The roots snapped, and among them, the thickest root in the center had large holes all over it, but it was such a huge body. It was not a decisive blow. "Hey! You two guys over there! Even if you fight, fight while killing the boss mob! There's In Yoo-shin here!" Jang Beom, who was shouting in annoyance, took off his bracelet and threw it at In Yoo-shin. "You know how to inject mana? Activate it and hide behind the rock over there. I'll lure the boss and buy him some time." "If you give me this, Hunter Jang- nim !" "You can't fight while your shield is up!" Jang Beom didn't even listen to In Yoo-shin's answer and created a whirlwind to lift himself into the sky. "Ugh. If Papa had been here, he could have burned it down with fire." The longbow, longer than a person's height, was once again filled with a shining arrow. However, In Yoo-shin did not need to run away with the shield core. A familiar figure appeared in the distant sky. Even before the arrow was fired from Gandiva, the debris of the collapsed palace flew up and down on the body of the 'bell that no one answered', and then it fell down. It was quite ironic to see the corpse wearing the emperor's robes and the gold-plated throne thrown down. The shock to his entire body seemed to be greater than when he had been attacked by Jang Beom earlier. The 'bell sound that no one responds to', which had no mouth and could not scream, twisted its huge body as if it was having a seizure. The majestic sound of the bell began to mix with the sound of metal. Jang Beom clicked his tongue as he picked up Gandhiva. “That’s so fast.” In Yoo-shin quickly reached out his hand to Hyeon Gyu-ha, who came down next to him without paying any attention to him. “Gyu-ha- ssi !” I had been thinking about him since I saw him at the restaurant. If I asked him if he was okay, he would say he was okay even if he was on the verge of death. In Yoo-shin grabbed him without warning and put a buff on him. The face that had been as pale as a corpse without any blood regained color and the exhausted mana quickly returned. Hyeon Gyu-ha, who had held his breath for a moment, smiled faintly. “Are you hurt anywhere?” "I'm fine! I can heal more too." Even though they had just been in a fierce battle, seeing him worry about me made me feel like something inside my heart was going to burst. In Yoo-shin quickly examined him, trying to control his emotions. He didn’t seem to have any major injuries, but there seemed to be minor burns here and there. The hand that had been hastily stretched forward was caught by Hyeon Gyu-ha. Even though he had clearly restored his energy, the hand that was holding him was trembling slightly, so In Yoo-shin kept his mouth shut. Hyeon Gyu-ha quietly pressed his lips against In Yoo-shin’s fingertips with a shallow sigh. His lips were extremely cold. "I'm glad you're okay." “Gyu-ha- ssi ……” In Yoo-shin held the empty space with his eyes, and his lips moved briefly before closing them again. Hyeon Gyu-ha swallowed a bitter smile and closed his eyes. He probably checked the status window. He couldn’t say anything else because he knew what my emotions would be like on the status window. "......Every time Yoo-shin- ssi  worries about me, I think of that little boy from 19 years ago." "Uh?" "He was so young and small, he couldn't do anything and would have died right away if I wasn't there......." Above In Yoo-shin’s face, who was tilting his head because he didn’t quite understand what he was saying, the image of the little boy who was holding his hand tightly and crying came to mind. That small warmth that was crying out of concern for Hyeon Gyu-ha getting hurt while not being able to control his own fear. Did I want this person to depend on me completely like that child? How terribly selfish. Even though I would have to leave him someday. As the saying goes, even when In Yoo-shin didn't meet him, he lived his life on his own without any difficulties. Even if he suddenly disappeared, his life wouldn't change. Unlike himself, who couldn't live properly without In Yoo-shin. Hyeon Gyu-ha bit his lower lip and pretended to smile as he added. Warmth slowly spread from the spot where In Yoo-shin’s hand had touched. "It's a good thing Yoo-shin- ssi  isn't as weak as that kid." "I'm weaker than 8- se ......." "Nope. Yoo-shin- ssi  is stronger than someone like me." Before In Yoo-shin could answer, Jang Beom's cold voice rang out from above the whirlwind. "Guys, can we continue the heart-warming reunion next time and take care of the boss first?" The 'bell sound that no one responds to' that had been hit by Hyeon Gyu-ha's attack had recovered and was wriggling its body. Hyeon Gyu-ha squeezed In Yoo-shin's hand one last time and then let go. "I'll be back as soon as I finish." The sound of the bells that had been ringing in the distance gradually ceased. The fires of hell that burned and destroyed everything had long since died down. Gong Tae-seong sat with his back against the split wooden pillar, panting heavily. The blade, which was imbued with the spirit of the dead, would cause the wound to rot when cut. Thanks to this, the bleeding was not severe, but it was obvious which wound would be fatal, the one that was bleeding or the one that was rotting. "Papa, are you alive?" “I’m dead.” "Oh, Kenmyōren is broken too. I worked hard to get that to match the attribute artifact." “It’s useless against monsters that don’t meet the standards.” Gong Tae-seong laughed in vain as he recalled Hyeon Gyu-ha, who had flown away without looking back as soon as he heard Jang Beom's shout that In Yoo-shin was in the dungeon right before cutting off his leg. Jang Beom, crouching down next to him, opened his lips and looked intently at the wound. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Hello, we are looking for Editors and Proofreaders for this series, please feel free to directly contact me if you would like to participate it this. If you wanna become a translator, editor or proofreader, please use the discord link given below and follow the instructions in the recruit channel. We made a discord server! please join us!

Hyeon Gyu-ha's expression wavered for the first time. He understood the meaning of the words and was shocked, then doubted his own ears, then murderous intent, then murderous intent again. "It doesn't matter who told you that or how you know ®AÇ right now. Why are you bringing Yoo-shin-ssi into this?!" As his emotions grew more intense, ripples spread through the air and the pavement on the ground shook. That kind of thing. That kind of thing. Gong Tae-seong smiled bitterly as he repeated his words. The lifelong wish of being able to give up everything was just 'that kind of thing' to someone. "Yeah, that's it. If you wanted to make him lose his senses completely by causing blood to rush to his head, you should have killed him instead of just cutting off contact with Inyushin." It was a shallow provocation. If he had been the usual Hyeon Gyu-ha, he would have ignored it rather than falling for it. But the person Gong Tae-seong brought up was In Yoo-shin. “……” The emotion disappeared from Hyeon Gyu-ha’s face. The moment he stomped his foot, a black shadow rushed in like lightning and reached right in front of Gong Tae-seong. Gong Tae-seong snapped his fingers. Flames shot up and a blade emerged from the gap and aimed at Hyeon Gyu-ha. - What? "You know that restaurant Il Tramonto? There, Papa and Gyu-ha got into a light fight and the glass window broke, the wall was broken, and the interior was destroyed, that's how it ended." - what?! "I'd like to rule it as a gas explosion or something, but the commotion is bigger than I thought, so I think it'll be difficult. Oh, I don't know why Papa made such a fuss in the middle of the city. Since he already lured Gyu-ha here, I wish he went to a quiet place." - So where is the guild leader now! "Beom doesn’t know." - hey! "I think there must have been a lot of eyewitness accounts by now. Since Gyu-ha came in from outside, there might have been someone who took a picture with their phone. You do a good job of handling the situation. I'll just trust you." - No, wait! How can I resolve this when I don't even know why they fought?! Are you sure they're still fighting?! "Beom doesn’t know." - Hey! Hey! Jang Beom! "I'm hungry. I have to go eat, so I'll hang up now." - Hey, you little shit! Aren't you going to speak properly?! Are you a hunter? "Uhuh, Jun-su. I love you too." Jang Beom, who had kissed Han Jun-su while making a squeaky sound while hearing his loud swearing, took out the hands-free. Then, he immediately turned off the phone that was calling again. "When I go back, Jun-su will probably try to rip my head off and kill me. He used to be cute, but he's getting more and more like Papa, and his temper is becoming a pain in the ass. Is he going through puberty at 35?" Jang Beom grumbled but steadily held the steering wheel. In Yoo-shin looked out the window anxiously. The roads were heavily congested because it was rush hour. "Can't you go any faster? Gyu-ha- ssi  even lifts and moves cars, you know." "Don't you have a conscience? How can you compare me, a weakling, to a monster that became an S-class at the age of 14? I can lift a car, but I can't carry it far like a dog." "Which dungeon is it?" “Paju.” "......Is this by any chance Mt. Gamaksan?" “No, downtown.” At the words that it wasn’t Mt. Gamaksan, In Yooshin unconsciously sighed and held the pouch containing 8- se  tightly with both hands. I didn’t think that Hyeon Gyu-ha would lose, but the words “Gamaksan dungeon” were endlessly ominous. "Is the guild leader really trying to kill Gyu-ha- ssi ?" "Oh, that's right." "......Why? Even though I don't get along well with Gyu-ha- ssi , we don't hold any grudges against each other." "I don't know either." “……” "I'm not trying to be vague, I really don't know. The road is really blocked." Jang Beom continued speaking, tapping the steering wheel with his fingers. "There's no reason to bother asking. Papa gives orders and I follow. That's it. Okay?" "But you're just sitting there, not knowing why, even though the guild leader is going to die?" "Hey, Yoo-shin- ah . Are you sure that Gyu-ha will definitely win?" "Yes." Jang Beom laughed out loud at the unwavering answer. "Don't ignore our Papa too much. He even started a guild with his bare body and has been around longer than Gyu-ha." "Gyu-ha- ssi  is even more amazing." "Yeah, yeah. You're right." He responded in a childish tone and did not say anything more, but only looked ahead. In Yoo-shin also suppressed his anxious feelings and anxiously checked Hyeon Gyu-ha’s status window. I didn’t think Hyeon Gyu-ha would lose at all, but why was I anxious? What. The roads were still busy. Hyeon Gyu-ha has neither favor nor affection for Gong Tae-seong. Gong Tae-seong felt uncomfortable with Min Geut-nyeo being friendly with Hyeon Gyu-ha, who had killed numerous people including Chairman Min and Kang Seok-woo, and he did not hide his feelings. Hyeon Gyu-ha was not a kind person who would return favors to someone who was reluctant to accept him, so the relationship between the two was maintained with an appropriate amount of distance. The relationship that had been like that changed the year before last. Gong Tae-seong tried to recruit him to the guild without hiding the fact that his eyes clearly had other intentions, but Hyeon Gyu-ha repeatedly rejected him outright. Things quickly got worse. ‘Now that I think about it, it kind of overlaps with when I went to Hoeryeong.' What happened in Hoeryong can be found out by torturing Gong Tae-seong. Even if you cut off his limbs, you can still have his mouth. And in fact, I wasn't that curious. My curiosity was trivial compared to my anger of him using In Yoo-shin. ‘But to some extent, it is also a problem related to Yoo-shin- ssi .' At the very least, I had to find out why he had shown interest in In Yoo-shin and why his notifications were being displayed on In Yoo-shin's status screen. If anything was harmful to In Yoo-shin, I had to get rid of it all. Before I went to Iad. 'There are two keys left.’ Hyeon Gyu-ha unconsciously bit his lip. The number of keys remaining is the same as the time remaining. Slowly, he was tidying up his surroundings. He didn’t know how many years or days he had left, but when that time came, he wanted to make sure that In Yoo-shin had nothing to lose. His own assets, while insignificant in value, would be better than nothing. It's the same with the Gong Tae-seong problem. After figuring out his intentions....... Min Geut-nyeo and Min Anna's faces came to mind, but I shook them off. In conclusion, Hyeon Gyu-ha decided that he should just kill him. In any case, from the moment he provoked In Yoo-shin, his treatment was already decided. However, even for Hyeon Gyu-ha, who had decided to kill Gong Tae-seong, he was not an easy opponent. Just by hitting the floor with the tip of his foot, white flames spread out like snakes and opened their mouths, and swords wrapped in flames aimed for vital points from every angle. The extraordinary abilities of both offense and defense, which could be skillfully used at both long-distance and close range, dazzled the surroundings. Nine layers of walls collapsed and the flowers in the garden were set ablaze. But that's not a problem. ‘It doesn't matter to me whether it's long distance or short distance.' Hyeon Gyu-ha, who had been furious at the thought of him using In Yoo-shin, became calm as he entered the battle. Hyeon Gyu-ha jumped forward, cutting down the incoming fireballs with the Sign Chamsageom sword he held in his right hand, but a sword covered in flames blocked his path. The cold sound of swords clashing with each other tore at his ears. Gong Tae-seong’s feet, which were freely applying force to the attacks as if he were standing on the ground despite being floating in the air, were gradually pushed back. Hyeon Gyu-ha scoffed inwardly. Gong Tae-seong is already being pushed? No way, he's just luring me. I don't care about the obvious tricks. No matter what tricks he uses to lure me, I'll just have to trample on them all. Before they knew it, the two had passed the entrance to the dungeon and entered inside. Tall, majestic pavilions built in layers greeted them. The dungeon recognized the living beings and created demons, but neither of them paid any attention to it. Hyeon Gyu-ha nodded while lowering the Sign Chamsageom sword. “Try it.” "hmm?" “There must be traps or something prepared. I’ll destroy them all and cut your throat, so do it.” Gong Tae-seong smiled brightly. "If you let your guard down and become complacent, I'll be grateful. I'm not in a position to be picky about the means." "You've done everything you could to get through this, but you're going to get beaten up so badly. Then you'll bitterly regret not messing with Yoo-shin- ssi ." "Didn't Dr. Kang Seok-woo teach you that you can't tell what's long and short until you measure it?" The name of one person who was deliberately brought out brought a ferocious smile to Hyeon Gyu-ha's lips. "Okay, it's decided. Noona Geut-nyeo won't be able to find your body and you'll have to have a funeral with an empty coffin." “You don’t even have anyone to hold your funeral.” With those words, Gong Tae-seong took out a scroll from the inventory and tore it. Hyeon Gyu-ha’s eyebrows twitched. The skill that Gong Tae-seong was able to use for a limited time by tearing the scroll was something he was very familiar with. It was pyrokinesis. The monsters were rushing in, screaming, but Gong Tae-seong paid no attention and opened the inventory wide. Hyeon Gyu-ha instinctively felt that since his unique ability was pyrokinesis, he would probably be planning to fire weapons covered in flames from the inventory, just like he sometimes used. It was a guess that was half right and half wrong. In the inventory, things that had been filled in advance were quickly ejected. Hyeon Gyu-ha quickly wrapped himself around a force field and assessed the situation. Did you use the invisibility skill in advance? If so, is it a weapon? No. Hyeon Gyu-ha knows better than anyone the sound or the presence of a weapon cutting through the air. This wasn't the presence of a long weapon. A secret weapon? No, it was much smaller than that, so much so that it couldn't be seen with the naked eye...... “……!” The thought was long, but in reality, not even a second had passed. When Hyeon Gyu-ha realized what the ejected things were, a huge explosion of white flame shook the axis of the dungeon. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: HM: the next invention that HGH is gonna make is a phone that’s able to sent messages anywhere in the world, without internet connection Hello, we are looking for Editors and Proofreaders for this series, please feel free to directly contact me if you would like to participate it this. If you wanna become a translator, editor or proofreader, please use the discord link given below and follow the instructions in the recruit channel. We made a discord server! please join us!

"What are you talking about! He’s going to die! Hunter- nim , are you saying it's okay for the guild leader to die?!" "When Papa dies, I will become the leader of the Narsha Guild." “……” Jang Beom slumped his shoulders as he read the expression on In Yoo-shin's face. "When I see you with that face, it hurts more than getting hit by the Hidden Boss and flown away... I don't know what Tae-seong is thinking. But I do know that no one can stop Tae-seong when he makes that expression. Not even the Vice president or the young lady can stop him." “…….” "That's all I can explain. How about taking you home? Or who do you want to call?" "Please take me to where the guild leader teleported." “That’s not possible.” In Yoo-shin bit his lip hard. This was only the second time I had a direct conversation with Jang Beom, but I know that he is a man who would not be easily persuaded. Hyeon Gyu-ha's status window was still the same. Was he fighting him?  Just in case, I connected to the internet on my phone. One of them is a psychokineticist and the other is a pyrokineticist. It would definitely not be a quiet battle without leaving a trace. But there was no particular commotion on the Internet or SNS. There were already eyewitnesses saying that hunters fought in this restaurant, but there was no mention of the two people who would have caused a bigger commotion. ‘Then it seems like they haven't started fighting in earnest yet....... If they moved inside a building like a training ground, I don't think the commotion would be visible from outside.' But considering the way Hyeon Gyu-ha fought, it didn't seem like the commotion would be hidden even if it was inside a building. If he used his strength properly, he would be able to collapse the building. “Dungeon?" Dungeon. If you move to the dungeon, not only will the noise not leak out, but you will also be able to project your power without hesitation. The dungeon was being put up for public bidding, and even searching the dungeon currently owned by Narsha was possible with In Yoo-shin’s ID. Jang Beom grabbed In Yoo-shin’s arm as he was about to hurriedly leave the restaurant after putting 8- se  into the pouch. “Where are you going?” "I'm going to the company. The guild leader went to the dungeon, right?" "You're smarter than you look. Do you know how many dungeons our guild has?" "It's better than just sitting here." "What are you going to do? Just be quiet and I'll take you home." “Let go of me!” He tried to shake it off, but the hand holding him wouldn't budge. When Jang Beom picked up the struggling In Yoo-shin and tried to put it on his shoulder. “Squeak!” 8- se 's tail extended long toward Jang Beom's face. The sharp, slashing tail, as if it were going to pierce his eyeball, was enough to make his hands lose their strength for a moment. In Yoo-shin, who did not miss the opportunity, shook it off and immediately struck Jang Beom's groin with his knee. "Uh!" Unless they had strengthened their bodies, even the Awakeners would suffer equally if they were hit in a vital spot. Jang Beom, who had been letting his guard down since his opponent was no different from a normal person, let out a single scream and broke his back. In Yoo-shin ran out of the restaurant. "Hey, hey! In Yoo-shin! Ouch.” He heard Jang Beom shouting from behind, but he ignored him and ran up the stairs. Jang Beom is an aerokineticist. Although he may not be as good as Hyeon Gyu-ha, it won't be hard for him to catch me again if I’m in his sight. A crowd of people gathered outside the restaurant, noisy and scurrying about. He ran past them and out to the road. While panting for breath and trying to catch a taxi, 8- se  suddenly started crying loudly. Then, he wrapped his tail around In Yoo-shin's hand, who was reaching forward to catch the taxi, and pulled him in. "Huh? What? Don’t get in a taxi?" “Squeak!” “Then what should I do?” "Squeak! Squeak!" 8- se  pointed to the northwest with his front paw. In Yoo-shin bowed his head to 8- se  just in case. "Do you know where Gyu-ha is?" “Squeaak!” 8- se 's face shook back and forth. "Then…… Guild Leader?" This time he nodded up and down.  I decided to think about the reason later. "I won't be able to walk there so I have to take a taxi anyway……" "Yoo-shin- ah ! Stay right there!" In the meantime, Jang Beom, who frowned on his arrogance as if he had overcome the pain, tried to jump out of the broken window. It's three stories high, but it won't be that difficult for Jang Beom. In Yoo-shin rushed across the road. The road became chaotic as the cars suddenly crossed without permission, making a sudden stop with the claxon ringing. Normally, I'd be too scared to even think about jaywalking, but now my mind feels strangely empty. It's like nothing else matters. The bus approaching from the other side failed to slow down properly, and the light of the headlights covered the face of In Yoo-shin. A ray of wind rose like a hurricane underfoot and floated In Yoo-shin high in the sky. Jang Beom, who reached out of the window, controlled the wind and moved him into the restaurant. He tried to get out of the restaurant again, but this time, Jang Beom did not miss him smoothly. In Yoo-shin bit its lower lip. It was impossible to escape from a Class A hunter who was not careless like before. But I didn't mean to give up and be held on. "Hey, why is your liver so swollen*? What are you going to do if there's an accident?" (*This is an idiom. It means being overly bold, reckless, or having too much guts when you shouldn't.) "I know where the captain is." "Do you think I'm going to fall for that kind of lie?" "I'm not lying." Jang Beom, who saw a firm expression, sighed and rubbed the back of his neck. Whether true or not, In Yoo-shin’s face did not trembles. "So you're still planning to go there? Even if I lock you in the house and stand guard to keep you from leaving?" "I'm going to run away secretly." "Haa, how did l end up cleaning after Tae-seong's screw-ups? Shouldn’t it be the other way around?" Jang Beom, who complained in his mouth, stretched his shoulders weak as if he had no choice. "Okay, I'll take you home. So please don't run wild like you did before and stay calm. There is going to be one more human being who will bite me if you get hurt." *** It has been 20 years since Gong Tae-seong began his career as a hunter. During that time, he has passed countless gates. The brief dizziness he felt when passing through a gate could be eliminated with a single exhale. But ever since that day six years ago, every time he crossed the gate, he heard her sobbing amidst the dizziness. It still is. Gong Tae-seong, who had teleported to the front of the dungeon, immediately passed through the gate, and was followed by a dizzy feeling followed by a dizzying, shaking feeling. It felt like his heart was being crushed. He regained his composure by taking a few deep breaths. There wasn't much left. There wasn't much left, so soon. [Time left until dungeon reset: 93 hours, 51 minutes, 07 seconds] Hyeon Gyu-ha also followed him immediately. He seemed to have readily agreed to the suggestion to move the location. Perhaps it was because In Yoo-shin might get caught up in a fight at the restaurant. Gong Tae-seong bit back a bitter smile and focused his sword. Hyeon Gyu-ha’s eyes, revealed through his disheveled bangs, were brimming with murderous intent. At this point, it was clear that the “king who respects even a single blade of grass” was deeply upset, if not as much as when In Yoo-shin was kidnapped. Ha. Gong Tae-seong just laughed. "What are you up to?" The single word that was uttered in a growl had many meanings.  If he had just asked to have a fight, I would have gladly stepped in, but what was his intention in dragging Yoo-shin into it? He must be thinking something like that. After all, he didn’t take Yoo-shin hostage or harm him. “To kill you.” “Me? You?” "So, if you rush at me with the intention of killing me, it will leave a less unpleasant aftertaste." Hyeon Gyu-ha scoffed sharply. "Does that sound like you mean you could kill me?" “Is there any reason why I can’t kill you?” "Then you're going to open a rift in the world and summon monsters to conquer Earth?" “What are you talking about?” Even in the midst of all this, he frowned as if he thought he was talking nonsense, but his expression didn't seem like he was joking. Gong Tae-seong decided to answer honestly. I didn't have to keep it a secret from him anymore. Either he or I would die, and one of us would leave here dead. “I need your heart.” "You pervert. Even Noona, my Sister-in-law, knows that you're a pervert who lusts after other people's hearts?" Gong Tae-seong continued speaking, once again strengthening his resolve to kill that bastard. "With your heart, even I, a human of this Iron Age, can open the way to ®AC." "......what?" *** HM: Oh god, I was not expecting that. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: HM: the next invention that HGH is gonna make is a phone that’s able to sent messages anywhere in the world, without internet connection Hello, we are looking for Editors and Proofreaders for this series, please feel free to directly contact me if you would like to participate it this. If you wanna become a translator, editor or proofreader, please use the discord link given below and follow the instructions in the recruit channel. We made a discord server! please join us!

CH 18 As time went by, Chae Yoo-jung gradually returned to college and continued his studies, fitting classes into a life that was still carefully structured around therapy sessions. The routine was exhausting, but Chae Yoo-jung never complained about it.   Days blurred together, passing faster than he could keep track of, and before Chae Yoo-jung realized it, he had become too busy to even look after Yoo Ji-han the way he used to, no longer hovering nearby, no longer checking in at every small sound.   Yoo Ji-han sat quietly, watching Chae Yoo-jung as he slept slumped over the desk once again, his cheek pressed against his arm, dark circles faintly visible beneath his eyes.   The computer was still on, the light was the only thing cutting through the dim room. On the monitor was a detailed floor plan for an assignment, lines and measurements neatly drawn, evidence of how long he must have been working before exhaustion finally claimed him.   “I can’t believe time went so fast, and he is already a 3rd year.”   Yoo Ji-han let out a quiet, melancholic sigh as he gently caressed Chae Yoo-jung’s face, careful not to wake him.   ‘And I finished my master’s course.’   Yoo Ji-han smiled to himself, while swiftly carrying Chae Yoo-jung carefully, into his arms to their bed, mindful not to wake him. He placed Chae Yoo-jung gently on the bed.   “Sweet dreams, Yoo-jung-ah.”   Now, Yoo Ji-han had more than enough strength to do so, ever since deciding to spend much of his time at the gym. With Chae Yoo-jung growing busier and more absorbed in college life, especially with plans to graduate early, Yoo Ji-han had found himself with more time on his hands. Now on a break from work for the next few months, he’d kept up his training, enough that carrying Chae Yoo-jung posed no difficulty at all. ***   “Finally……”   Chae Yoo-jung dragged himself up from his seat and stretched his arms, muscles aching pleasantly as the tension finally eased. His third year was finally over, and with it, he had finished his architecture degree. There was still one or two years of practical training ahead before he could officially call himself an architect, but that part didn’t bother him.   What had been difficult, for him, was juggling his side jobs as a streamer and an agency model, since now he needed to earn his own money. Yoo Ji-han had told him more than once that he could rely on him instead, that he didn’t need to struggle so much, but Chae Yoo-jung always refused. He said he needed to pay his own way, which earning his living was something he wanted, something he owed to himself.   Yoo Ji-han worried that Chae Yoo-jung was pushing himself too hard, but in the end, he gave in, realizing there was no changing his mind. He had even considered insisting on paying for at least the third year, knowing it would be the busiest, most demanding, and final stretch.   But apparently, Chae Yoo-jung had already thought that far ahead. He’d quietly saved enough money to cover it on his own, leaving Yoo Ji-han with nothing to do but worry.   Disappointed that his plan had fallen through, Yoo Ji-han’s shoulders slumped when Chae Yoo-jung told him the truth. He let out a small sigh before speaking.   “I didn’t think you had already saved that much money.” However, Chae Yoo-jung assured Yoo Ji-han with a smile.   “Then you can plan and pay for our dates this year.”   He said lightly.   “I’ll probably be too busy to plan anything anyway.”   Yoo Ji-han stretched Chae Yoo-jung’s cheeks, and with how cheeky he was, he couldn’t help but sigh.   “Okay…Leave all the planning to me, then.”   And he truly meant it. Yoo Ji-han planned so many dates that Chae Yoo-jung eventually found himself wondering if there were any places left, they hadn’t explored together.   Now, back in the present, as soon as Chae Yoo-jung had finished the graduation ceremony and celebration, it was time to reconsider a lot of things. Of course, gaining more experience through internships was one priority, but there was something else weighing on his mind. He found himself thinking back to the pre-wedding shoot he had seen when he first arrived in Germany.   Lost in that memory, he realized just how quickly time had passed, time slipping by in what felt like the blink of an eye. And then, naturally, his thoughts drifted further back, to the very beginning, how he and Yoo Ji-han had first met, and the chance encounter at that wedding reception that had changed everything.   How they met again and again.   A game that brought them together...connecting them again. Zenoris.   He had stopped playing it ever since he had come here.   Just thinking about it brought a bittersweet smile to his face. It was almost unbelievable that five years had already passed since everything began, from the moment they officially met to where he stood now. Words couldn’t fully capture the weight of nostalgia that settled in his chest. It all felt unreal, as though those memories belonged to someone else, as though this present reality was too improbable to be true.   Back then, he had been so miserable that he couldn’t imagine a future worth hoping for. He’d simply let the present drift forward, allowing it to turn into the future on its own, resigned to continuing a life he believed would never change.   If he hadn’t met Yoo Ji-han again in that game, he wondered what he would have been doing right now.   “Ha…… hahahaha.”   The laugh caught somewhere between relief and sorrow. Chae Yoo-jung felt like crying yet somehow didn’t. His throat went dry, and his hands trembled slightly small reminders that pulled him back to the present. He ran a hand through his hair, straightened his shirt in front of the mirror, and took a deep breath before heading out.   “There’s no longer a need to think of the past repeatedly. It’s fate.”   He murmured, letting his eyes follow the sunlight spilling across the floor, feeling the quiet stillness of the room settle around him.   *** Chae Yoo-jung gazed at the rings displayed on the poster outside the jewelry shop. A quiet smile tugged at his lips before he stepped inside.   “Hello… could you help me with some recommendations for a proposal ring?”   Chae Yoo-jung had prepared a pair of rings for the proposal. That evening, he and Yoo Ji-han dressed in elegant yet simple suits and planned a quiet dinner together at a cozy restaurant. They smiled and teased each other, their laughter blending with the soft clink of cutlery.   A perfectly cooked steak was served, and they ate happily, savoring both the food and the moment. Later, they joined a video call with friends from the past, sharing smiles and laughter that made the night feel even more special.   Under the scenery, of the soft glow of the streetlights, Yoo Ji-han sank to one knee and opened a small ring box. Chae Yoo-jung, watching him intently, quickly pulled his own ring set from his pocket and held it out in return.   Snowflakes drifted down around them, dusting their shoulders and breaking the tension of the moment with a quiet, magical stillness.   Then, a spiral of laughter bubbled up from both of them, filling the wintry night with warmth.   “You beat me to it…before I can.”   As he spoke, Chae Yoo-jung burst into tears, letting out a shaky sigh. The hand holding the ring box trembled, not just from the cold slowly creeping in from the snowy night, but from the fear and anticipation building inside him.   Yoo Ji-han gently wiped away Chae Yoo-jung’s tears. A soft, tender expression spread across his face, and without hesitation, he leaned in, letting his lips meet Chae Yoo-jung’s in a simple, reassuring gesture. With a bright, relieved smile, Chae Yoo-jung spoke, his fear melting away. “Let’s use both rings… my rings for the proposal, and yours for the wedding.”   Even as he said it, tears continued to stream down his cheeks. Hand in hand, Yoo Ji-han and Chae Yoo-jung walked home together, the snow crunching softly beneath their feet. Chae Yoo-jung leaned against Yoo Ji-han, finding comfort in his warmth, feeling that, at last, everything was exactly as it should be.   MR: Ahhh, finally! My cuties… they actually proposed!! I’m so happy for them. --- Credits: Writer: Hoshi Miya Co-writer: Miry We made a Discord Server ! please join us!

CH 17   “Did you like all the food I prepared, Yoo Ji-han- ah ?”   Chae Yoo-jung smiled shyly, his lips curving just enough to look harmless. He tilted his face into the hand resting on the table, fingers loosely curled, posture relaxed, almost looking lazy. Yet his eyes told a different story.   They traced Yoo Ji-han’s figure slowly, deliberately, drifting from his shoulders to his hands, lingering in places that made the intent impossible to miss. It felt less like a glance and more like being examined, as though every inch of him was being peeled back layer by layer.   A chill crept up Yoo Ji-han’s spine, rising from a source he couldn’t identify, as it was coming from somewhere unknown to him. It settled deep in his chest, leaving behind a faint, persistent tightness he couldn’t quite explain. The room hadn’t changed, and the temperature hadn’t dropped, yet his skin reacted as if a sharp, icy breeze had swept over him.   Silence stretched for a brief moment, thin and fragile.   He knew he had to respond before it swallowed him. Instinctively, he searched for something…anything, to counterattack. He let out a quiet sigh, willing his shoulders to relax. Even if it was only an act, he needed it to look convincing.   Yoo Ji-han curved his lips into an easy smile, careful not to let it falter. He met Chae Yoo-jung’s gaze head-on, refusing to look away.   “It’s really good…”   He said it evenly, then added after a beat. “The food…I mean, of course.”   Yoo Ji-han let out a soft chuckle, while he, in his own mind, was screaming ‘Aaaaah’ and stretching out his hair from its roots.  ‘He’s too adorbs…….’ He picked up his chopsticks and absentmindedly traced a slow circle around the plate, his eyes narrowing slightly as he looked at Chae Yoo-jung, as if studying him, or perhaps teasing him.   When they finished eating, Yoo Ji-han looked at him again. This time, he didn’t hesitate. He leaned in and pressed a kiss to him, simple and without any hesitation.   “I will still love you even if you are broken.”   He whispered it playfully, almost lightly, fully aware of how cliché the words sounded. Yet beneath the teasing tone lay something earnest, something he didn’t bother to hide.   Then Yoo Ji-han was pulled beneath the sheets, the suddenness knocking the breath from him. Chae Yoo-jung kissed him stubbornly, as if refusing to give him time to think, or to retreat. Their tongues swirled as Chae Yoo-jung all of a sudden, leaned forward, closing whatever distance remained between them.   The kiss deepened, unhurried yet forceful, as though he were trying to convey something he couldn’t put into words. The insistence left a faint tingling behind, spreading through Yoo Ji-han’s chest and down his spine, making his body react before his mind could catch up.   When their lips finally parted, the air between them felt thin. They breathed hard, foreheads nearly touching, close enough to feel each other’s warmth.   Yoo Ji-han shuddered when Chae Yoo-jung spoke. The earlier playfulness was gone, replaced by something raw and vulnerable.   “How could you say that, Hyung?” The question lingered between them, heavy and exposed, demanding an answer Yoo Ji-han wasn’t sure he was ready to give.   “......?”   After a few seconds of silence, Chae Yoo-jung let out a soft chuckle. His lips curved upward, the smile leaving no room for further explanation.   “If you’d said that a year ago…”   He continued lightly.   “…it would’ve been such a cheat, Ji-han-hyung.”   Yoo Ji-han’s eyebrows lifted in surprise, then slowly relaxed as understanding dawned on him. A quiet snicker slipped out before he could stop it. He reached forward and handed the bunny tail back to Chae Yoo-jung.   “Forgive me…”   Yoo Ji-han spoke, his tone hovering somewhere between apologetic and teasing.   “I did that for your own good back then.”   Leaning closer, he tilted his head toward Chae Yoo-jung’s ear and lowered his voice.   “Why don’t you do what you want to do?” Yoo Ji-han spread out his legs to expose the entrance and rubbed it with his hands.    Chae Yoo-jung’s eyes widened slightly, and he swallowed hard, feeling the pull of his own desires, looking at Yoo Ji-han. His hand hovered uncertainly, a mix of hesitation and anticipation in the air between them.   Nearby, the bottle of gel caught his eye. He grabbed it quickly, making Yoo Ji-han’s eyes widen slightly. A teasing smirk spread across Yoo Ji-han’s face.   “Very impatient, I see.”   He murmured amused.   With the bed sheets wrinkled around them and the moonlight peeking out from the window, Chae Yoo-jung pulled Yoo Ji-han closer, then he pressed their bodies together, the contact sending a shiver through them both. Their breaths mingled, hearts racing, as the quiet tension between them hung thick in the room.   But without giving any consideration of that, they continued rubbing their penises together with Chae Yoo-jung’s big hands, while another hand entered Yoo Ji-han’s entrance and gave way for air to enter.   “Hugnh…Huk. Ngg…Ugh. Unn.”   Sweet sounds of pleasure slipped from Yoo Ji-han’s mouth, as a sense of itching spread uncomfortable in a deeper place, where Chae Yoo-jung was still not rubbing, so Yoo Ji-han shook his bottom to guide his finger to come close to the spot he wanted. Chae Yoo-jung paid no attention to that and continued to press without reaching that delicate place   Gently stretching for a bit, he pressed the rabbit butt hole into it. Yoo Ji-han’s waist arched, unable to bear the uplifting feeling. His toes curled and his lips bitten.  Before placing Yoo Ji-han on his lap, Chae Yoo-jung traced his backbone and positioned his face to kiss Yoo Ji-han, rubbing his bright red bitten lips. An electrifying sensation almost made Yoo Ji-han roll his eyes backwards.    With how the but’s hole was barely reaching the prostate but also scratching the edge of it, Yoo Ji-han couldn’t handle but cum a little.   “Aahh!”   After a quarter of ejaculating, it froze, forcing the cum backwards again, which is supposed to come outside. Yoo Ji-han rubbed the penises, which he was bulging with deep purple nerves.   “Why…why is it not coming out?! Hic…”   He said out of frustration and bit his lips again, a flush rising to his cheeks making them more red than they were. The sweat flowed from Chae Yoo-jung’s forehead. Chae Yoo-jung took the lead as he placed his finger towards the tail, grinding it more upwards and tapping it once for a long time. Suddenly, a quiet but small buzzing sound could be heard, filling the air.   Yoo Ji-han’s eyebrows wrinkled, as pleasure continued to stir up near the stomach. Chae Yoo-jung pulled Yoo Ji-han closer to lean in for a kiss.   ‘So sweet…….’   After full-serving Yoo Ji-han with bite marks and rubbing penis gently and fragilely, Yoo Ji-han came again. Yoo Ji-han took out the butt tails from the anus and expanded, teasing with his fingers.    ‘I want to tease Chae Yoo-jung-ah.’   Ripping the condom package while having it in Yoo Ji-han’s mouth, he slowly pushed the condom over Chae Yoo-jung’s penis with his mouth. Flustered, Chae Yoo-jung grabbed Yoo Ji-han’s head to prevent himself and said fast.   “I can do it by myself. You don’t have to……. Ugh. Ah…….Hy…hyung….mn…”   A series of moans exploded from Chae Yoo-jung’s mouth. Yoo Ji-han pulled Chae Yoo-jung’s hands away from his head and fixed his bangs backwards. After finally succeeding in putting the condom on, Yoo Ji-han proceeded to lean towards and positioned himself so that he could take up penis.    Chae Yoo-jung without any notice, placed his hands on Yoo Ji-han’s waist and snapped him downwards, before Yoo Ji-han had the chance to process what just happened.   Yoo Ji-han’s visioned blackened before light could enter as his eyes shook and his body instinctively jerked out, trying to get out. The tip just hit at the right spot. Tears formed on the corners of Yoo Ji-han’s eyes. His waist arched and wiggled, yet Chae Yoo-jung’s tightly secured him in place. Waves of pleasure abrupt his brain signals and overtook his consciousness of logical thinking. Loads of semen poured out from Yoo Ji-han’s penis.   Yoo Ji-han’s mind felt foggy, his thoughts scattered, and his eyes grew dry as quiet tears slipped down his cheeks. Chae Yoo-jung leaned in, pressing his lips gently against Yoo Ji-han’s, holding the moment with a tenderness that made the world around them fade. Slowly, he lifted his gaze to meet Yoo Ji-han’s, letting his eyes speak what words could not.   Their lips separated and let out hot breaths. Then, Chae Yoo-jung harshly pushed Yoo Ji-han out almost fully before, placing him to hit the same spot. Having him repeat his motion, pushing in and out, slowly then gradually fastening, made the pleasure skyrocket to maximum. Yoo Ji-han, using the inner nerves, squeezed and wiggled to prevent himself from cumming too fast.   ‘At this rate, I might end up tiring myself too fast.’   Realizing that, Chae Yoo-jung sped up his motions so that they could cum together.  “Aah!”   “Ugh!”   Both of them moaned before Chae Yoo-jung’s placed his head on Yoo Ji-han’s shoulder and rubbed his forehead.   “I did good, right?”   Yoo Ji-han stroked his hair.   “Unn. You did. I’m proud.”   Those words echoed in Chae Yoo-jung’s heart as he let out a calm sigh to calm down. He let out a cute smile.           MR: I love these cuties so much…Their relationship is so beautiful.   --- Credits: Writer: Hoshi Miya Co-writer: Miry We made a Discord Server ! please join us!

Kwon Seong-gil's voice also became very impatient. - You can't contact Yoo-shin? You use 'Munin's Eye'! There was no time to answer. The next moment, Hyeon Gyu-ha shot his body toward the southwest like a ray of light. It is over 500 kilometers from Hoeryong to Seoul. Flying that far at full speed using psychokinesis would have been difficult even for him with his overflowing mana. However, such a cool-headed calculation of reason did not exist. The sky, the sun, the clouds, the birds, the planes rush at a speed that seems to tear apart his vision. The wind like a blade beats his body and lets out a sharp cry. Even though all his senses are sharply sharpened, he cannot feel anything. All that exists is one word engraved in his heart. -.......Ha- ya ! Nearby workshop...... CCT...... Please...... Taesung......... Kwon Seong-gil's urgent voice crackled intermittently from the cell phone that he had forgotten to turn off. The cell phone was shattered in Hyeon Gyu-ha's hands. For the first time in a long time, the murderous intent towards 'human' boils over. The bright red blood from 14 years ago spreads thickly before his eyes.  Kill. Kill. I will kill. The sun has set. The temperature has dropped. I don't know. I can't even feel the passage of time. The sensation of my skin exposed to the harsh wind has long since become numb. The light source with the blinking coordinates moved. It was fast. Judging from the path it was moving, it wasn't a subway. It didn't stop at certain stations. It was a car. Was it Gong Tae-seong's car? Thud.  A chilling sound echoed from between the teeth. Move. Move. Stop.  Before he knew it, a skyscraper soaring high into the sky blocked his path. His brain, overloaded from excessive mana abuse for a long time, throbbed. It doesn't matter. Right there. There he is. *** “……!” It was a surprisingly delicious bruschetta. Although it was not as good as the grilled Korean beef I had with Hyeon Gyu-ha. “Squeak!” Even 8- se  stuck his nose into the plate absentmindedly, his short tail standing up stiffly like a cotton swab. "Does it suit your taste?" “It’s delicious.” Even while chewing and mumbling, In Yoo-shin thought about when his next payday would be. I hope to get my paycheck and come back with Hyeon Gyu-ha. The gnocchi that came next also did not disappoint. Seeing 8-se shaking his plump butt and eating it with relish made me happy even though I didn't buy it with my own money. Gong Tae-seong asked absentmindedly, putting gnocchi and truffle in his mouth. "Still haven't been able to contact Hyeon Gyu-ha?" “I still send text messages every now and then.” I couldn't contact him because I thought he had lost his cell phone deep in the mountains of Hoeryong. In Yoo-shin, who was worriedly checking Hyeon Gyu-ha's status window, almost dropped the fork. [Current status: Murderous affection, anxiety. Murderous murderous murderous.] 'What, what is it? What's going on?' Hyeon Gyu-ha had never felt such blatant murderous intent even when fighting the monsters. What on earth happened in Hoeryong? Gong Tae-seong muttered quietly as he saw In Yoo-shin stop eating and make a quick phone call. "I guess it's about time to come." Before I could even react to those words. Crash! The thick, large window shattered into pieces, and glass shards flew inside. In Yoo-shin, who instinctively covered 8- se  with his body and lay down, realized something strange. Even though the glass was shattered right in front of his nose, he didn't feel any pain, let alone any wounds. In Yoo-shin carefully raised his head and felt a transparent shield protecting him. “......Gyu-ha- ssi ?” Before the glass shards had even fully fallen to the floor, the restaurant's exterior walls were shattered and debris flew in. The white flames shot up with a fierce force, instantly melting the flying debris and turning it into ash. "Ha." Gong Tae-seong's lips were twisted. "You've become a pretty presentable face." A sense of relief returned to Hyeon Gyu-ha, who immediately checked the safety of In Yoo-shin upon his arrival. He looked very surprised as if it was an unexpected situation, but there were no signs of injuries or restrictions on his movements. The sense of relief soon turned to anger. He was in a state where he couldn't make a cool-headed judgment due to his murderous intent, but he regained enough reason to realize that the In Yoo-shin was being used as bait to lure him out. "Were you eating?" In Yoo-shin blinked his eyebrows sharply as if he had come to his senses at those words. "That's true, but... Gyu-ha's complexion is..." Before Hyeon Gyu-ha could even finish speaking, he picked up every table in the restaurant he could see and threw them at Gong Tae-seong. "Was it necessary to completely empty the inside?" Of course, the tables could not penetrate the wall of flames that Gong Tae-seong had created. And Hyeon Gyu-ha also did not think that this attack would work. The table, which was thrown in an instant, temporarily blocked the flames. Hyeon Gyu-ha’s hand, which was trying to grab Gong Tae-seong by sticking close behind him, cut through the air in vain. In the blink of an eye, the flames seemed to surround Gong Tae-seong, but they had already moved behind Hyeon Gyu-ha. "It seems like you’ve flown quite a distance, but you’re still going strong." "Shut up!" "I have business with you, Hyeon Gyu-ha. There's no need to touch In Yoo-shin. Let's talk amongst ourselves." Gong Tae-seong took out a small, transparent bead from the subspace. Hyeon Gyu-ha, who realized that it was an item with unique abilities extracted, was about to fly back while protecting In Yoo-shin, but Gong Tae-seong’s lips twitched and the bead broke apart in his grasp. At the same time, all objects within a two-meter radius centered around the void disappeared. “Gyu-ha- ssi !” As expected of Hyeon Gyu-ha. He ran in panic, but the place where Gong Tae-seong had been was completely cleared away, as if even the broken and ashes had been removed. In Yoo-shin, whose face had turned pale, groped around and checked the status window. [Current status: Murderous, affectionate, anxious, murderous, murderous. Murderous.] At least he's not unconscious or dead. If that's the case…… 'C-calm down. Calm down, In Yoo-shin! In Yoo-shin closed his eyes tightly, took a deep breath, counted to ten, and opened his eyes. The sight before his eyes was the same. 'That bead earlier... I think a skill was activated when the bead was broken. Then, it must have been a unique ability extracted and placed into the bead, but which skill is…… Teleport?' "It disappeared through teleportation, that thing." He turned his head in surprise at the sudden voice. Jang Beom, holding a Gandiva in one hand, came out of the restaurant, walking slowly. "Hunter Jang- nim ? Are you here too, Hunter- nim ?" " Unn , Yoo-shin- ah . Are you hurt anywhere?" "If it was teleportation, where did he go? Why Gyu-ha- ssi ? Why the guild leader!" "It's getting complicated, so can you ask me one by one?" Jang Beom playfully shrugged his shoulders. His words and actions seemed calm, but there was an unmistakable tension on his face. "First, I was hiding under Papa's orders. In the unlikely event that something happens, Papa will help, and I will have to take Yoo-shin home safely. If you don't trust me, a fellow guild member, you can call Hye-yeon or Jin-hyeok." "Is this all what the guild leader intended?" "I knew Gyu-ha was going to go far away today, so I did it spontaneously. I'm sure there was some planning going on beforehand." Since before? How long have you been planning something like this? To use me while I was away from Hyeon Gyu-ha. “......I couldn't get through to Gyu-ha- ssi  on the phone." "Papa had a jamming device. People passing by would just think that the signal was out for a moment and ignore it. I thought Hyeon Gyu-ha had put 'Munin's Eye' on you. I thought that if he found out that he couldn't contact you for a long time, he'd get angry and come running straight to your location. That's exactly what happened." In Yoo-shin tried to understand Jang Beom's explanation. In short, doesn't this mean that Gong Tae-seong intentionally provoked Hyeon Gyu-ha? Why on earth? Hyeon Gyu-ha was not particularly aggressive, but he was never one to shy away from a fight that came his way. Whether it was to see who was the best hunter, as the savages said, or for some other reason, if Gong Tae-seong wanted to fight him, he would have had the opportunity to do so at any time. Without having to resort to such means. "Guild Leader…… What are his intentions?" "I don't know the details though." For the first time, the smile disappeared from Jang Beom's face, which had been covered in a playful mask. "Whether it's Tae-seong or Gyu-ha, one of the two will come out dead. I'm sorry to say this to you, but of course I want Tae-seong to come out alive." ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: HM: the next invention that HGH is gonna make is a phone that’s able to sent messages anywhere in the world, without internet connection Hello, we are looking for Editors and Proofreaders for this series, please feel free to directly contact me if you would like to participate it this. If you wanna become a translator, editor or proofreader, please use the discord link given below and follow the instructions in the recruit channel. We made a discord server! please join us!

The measured location, Mt. Obong, was a ridge of the Hamgyeong Mountains. As expected of a mountain in Hamgyeong Province, we climbed a steep and rugged mountain path. The coordinates were pointing almost to the peak of the mountain. He flew up high into the sky to observe, and walked through the forest to look around, but it was just an ordinary mountain. There was no sound of animals cowering in fear of the monsters, nor was there any sudden surge of mana. Whether they lead to dungeons, spit out monsters, erode reality, or something else entirely, all gates, as the name 'gate' suggests, connect the real world with another world. ‘It seems that a gate with a mana wave of a similar nature to the sudden gate opened.' If the gate is not completely closed and is still sending out monsters, this would explain to some extent why monsters occasionally appear in the village. Hyeon Gyu-ha even imagined that Gong Tae-seong would summon monsters by opening a rift between the worlds and trying to conquer the Earth, just like in novels and movies, but he soon discarded it. If at most a few monsters crawl out, wouldn't the scale be too shabby? Tracking even the minute mana waves coming from a gate that wasn't completely closed was impossible even for Hyeon Gyu-ha. It might have been possible for the observatory's supercomputer or an Awakener with relevant characteristics. Anyway, this was something I had to go back and think about again. If it wasn’t related to In Yoo-shin or something that would harm him, I didn’t plan on digging into whatever Gong Tae-seong was doing. I should discuss it with In Yoo-shin, but it would probably be better to share it with Min Geut-nyeo and ask Gong Tae-seong directly. Hyeon Gyu-ha, who had made a decision, decided to return to Seoul. When he checked the train schedule, he found that the train to Cheongjin was 1 hour and 30 minutes later. He had some time left. He wrote a text message after transferring at Cheongjin and getting on the train to Seoul. He left that part out because he knew that if he knew the arrival time, he would come to Seoul Station to pick him up. [I think I'll arrive in Seoul late in the evening. If it's too late, I'll go straight back to the officetel, so don't wait for me and go to sleep. I'll buy you something delicious.] He tried to send a text message without any emoticons, but it didn't go through. It seems like the signal is unstable because it's a high mountain, almost 1,400 meters high. Hyeon Gyu-ha casually put his phone in his pocket and quickly went down the mountain, flying through the air. According to what I found online and what Jeon Min-soo told me, the Hoeryong specialties that tourists mostly buy are rice cakes and white apricots. Buying apricots wouldn’t be bad, but In Yoo-shin would probably be more curious about apricot bread. He bought some rice cakes and white apricot bread at a famous store near the station recommended by local Jeon Min-soo. “This is my first time eating apricot bread." The face of In Yoo-shin, who was eating apricot bread with a curious expression, came to mind and the corners of his mouth became loose. If it suits his taste, it would be nice to take a light trip over the weekend. I would like to take a leisurely trip abroad during the summer vacation, but I don't know if it's possible to take 6-se with me. In Yoo-shin probably wouldn't go on a trip with 6-se since she will be older at that time. 'I guess I'll buy a private plane while I'm at it. I think it would be better to just say I borrowed it, since it would be burdensome if Yoo-shin- ssi  found out.' 6-se’s age is already well over 2 years old, so it may be time to start preparing mentally. In Yoo-shin is worried that 6-se, who relies on a part of his heart, will die, and In Yoo-shin is even more worried that he will be sad because of that. In Yoo-shin is a very kind person. Hyeon Gyu-ha sat on a chair in the platform waiting room and thought blankly. How long could I stay next to such a caring person? I have been running since I was young, only to open the passage to Iad, and I cannot imagine the future, ten years from now. Will I still be wandering around looking for the passage ten years from now? Or will I have already crossed over to Iad and finished everything? Or will I just die? Why is it that in all these scenes there is In Yoo-shin? Hyeon Gyu-ha recalled his long-held determination to single-handedly destroy the city that the king had completed. It was a determination that did not change even after he learned that In Yoo-shin was his partner, Îð, Krsnik. He remembered the dungeon he had conquered 14 years ago. The dungeon where the vampire Saba Savanovic and the two vampire hunters hunting him, Dhampir and Krsnik, had appeared. When he saw them in the vision, Hyeon Gyu-ha was certain that Krsnik would not be born in this age of iron. I still don't know. How could In Yoo-shin have the fate of Krsnik be born in a world where gods have left and vampires don't exist? However, it was clear that In Yoo-shin had that trait. Krsnik, whose fate has been intertwined with that of a Dhampir since he killed the first vampire created by the evil god Nekurathul, and his only partner who had no choice but to be born as a Dhampir. My initial resolution was a self-righteous and skeptical mistrust of humanity, not to let others dictate my fate. But now it has changed into a love for protecting the In Yoo-shin from this fate. It was unacceptable for In Yoo-shin to be known to Iad, and for him to awaken as Krsnik. That would mean he would be exposed to that much danger. ‘Damn it. I had no lingering attachment to this world.' So, Hyeon Gyu-ha, who had never had anything of his own before he was born, wanted to keep the only thing he had that he finally came to possess thanks to In Yoo-shin by his side. That's right, your true feelings. Just that one thing. Considering that, it might even be better if In Yoo-shin doesn't need me so much that he'd call me 'Ring' even when under the hidden boss's control. While I was reaching that conclusion with reason, I also had a self that wanted to be 'necessary' to In Yoo-shin. I had a self that wanted to stand by his upright and honest side without shame. In Yoo-shin makes me a better person than I was before, and leads me to a better path. In Yoo-shin's existence gives value to this world where it had no meaning. If a miracle exists in this world where God has left, its name is In Yoo-shin. Because he missed him so much, Hyeon Gyu-ha took out his phone again. He sent a text message that was not sent. It was not sent. Text again. Can not be sent. Send. Can not be sent. Call. Can not connect. Call. Can not connect. Call. Can not connect. Call. Can not connect. Call. Can not connect. Call. Can not connect. Call. Can not connect. Call. Can not connect. Call. Can not connect. Call. Can not connect. Call...... “Uaaaagh!” When he came to his senses, there was a scream all around. The waiting room was already in ruins. Chairs and trash cans were flying through the air, and people in the air were screaming and holding on to pillars and overpasses. The electronic scoreboard had long since been torn down. The sound of a train coming in from afar is heard. The station staff who came down in a hurry were unable to approach the countercurrent of the power sweeping around them, and their faces turned pale. Only then did Hyeon Gyu-ha barely regain 10% of his senses. The torn and shattered debris fell with a loud thud next to the people who were gently sliding down to the ground. The train, which witnessed the unusual situation on the platform, slowed down. Hyeon Gyu-ha flew high into the sky, passing the station staff who were supporting people and checking if the tracks were safe. I can't breathe. What should I do? What should I do? What should I do? He barely remembered he had 'Munin's Eyes'. *Munin’s eyes!” The coordinates appeared at the start-up word that was shouted like a scream. The tracking light source flickered. What should I do next? Hyeon Gyu-ha hit his fist on top of his heart that was beating so hard that it seemed like it would break his ribs. Only after he had been hit so hard that he was left with a bruise and the pain tore through his brain did he begin to think about what to do. Take out the map and compare the coordinates... where is it....... The location of the blinking light was a department store. It doesn't stay in one place for long. It stops and looks around slowly, and moves at the same speed as walking. It's not being restrained or dragged. At least, judging by the path it moves, it looks free. Hyeon Gyu-ha covered his face and finally let out a breath. His chest was pounding wildly. Cold sweat dripped down his neck and temples. There might have been a problem with his cell phone. He took a deep breath and repeatedly called Kwon Seong-gil. In Yoo-shin said that he was going to Kwon Seong-gil's workshop at the research center today. - Gyu-ha? You just got to Hoeryeong, and you couldn't even hold out for a bit before calling. Kwon Seong-gil, unaware of the situation, answered the phone in a cheerful voice. It wasn't a problem with the cell phone. Yoo-shin- ssi . When did he leave?" -Why is your voice like that... “Yoo-shin- ssi .” A dull voice that continued mechanically without any emotional ups and downs stopped Kwon Seong-gil from speaking. He swallowed dry saliva and continued speaking in a cautious tone. - It's been a while. He left before 3 o'clock. "Just give Yoo-shin- ssi  a call." - wait for a sec. Kwon Seong-gil was busy for a moment, answering the store phone. Then, a puzzled voice came back. - I can’t connect? Damnit. Damnit. Hyeon Gyu-ha screamed like an animal in his chest. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: HM: the next invention that HGH is gonna make is a phone that’s able to sent messages anywhere in the world, without internet connection Hello, we are looking for Editors and Proofreaders for this series, please feel free to directly contact me if you would like to participate it this. If you wanna become a translator, editor or proofreader, please use the discord link given below and follow the instructions in the recruit channel. We made a discord server! please join us!

[Current status: Murderous, affectionate, anxious, separation anxiety.] Seeing as nothing's different from yesterday, it seems he still haven't realized the connection isn't working. I wonder how deep into the mountains he had gone....... If only it was possible to at least be able to communicate telepathically in their heads since I had tamed him? Will he be okay? I was very worried, but since he was so far away and there was nothing I could do, In Yoo-shin just rubbed his stuffy chest. As time passed, the transmission was still there. If it was nearby, I could go find him myself, but it took half a day by train to get to Hoeryong. Even if it was difficult to get there, if the roads were different, the situation would be even more complicated. "Why is your expression like that?" It seems like my troubled mind was showing on the outside. In Yoo-shin rubbed his face. “I can’t get through to Gyu-ha- ssi  on the phone.” "I heard he went to Gaema Plateau? I heard there's a place where radio waves don't reach very well." “.....That’s right.” "Hyeon Gyu-ha would have accepted that too." He nodded absentmindedly.  I hope he went into the mountains to find an important clue, something worth losing contact with me over. "I've almost finished picking out a gift for Anna....... It's almost dinner time. Should we have a meal together?" "N-no. I'm fine." "Consider this your reward for me dragging you around all afternoon." When he put it like that, I couldn't refuse any longer.  Since he hadn't had a chance to test them yet, In Yoo-shin followed, planning to take his shot during the meal. The place Gong Tae-seong took him to after leaving the department store was a restaurant that looked expensive at first glance. It was on the third floor, so the view was great. If that was all, I wouldn’t have been surprised, but there were no customers inside. In Yoo-shin’s eyes widened. “You didn't really rent out the entire restaurant, did you?” "To have a close meeting, it's better if we're not seen by others." A close meeting? Why would I have a close meeting with this person?  In Yoo-shin's head, which was spinning, suddenly recalled the conversation at the erosion gate. In Yoo-shin quickly bowed at a 90-degree angle and apologized. "I appreciate your kindness, Guild Leader, but I have Gyu-ha- ssi ! I'm sorry!" “No!” "You'll find a better man than me!" "Hey!" In the end, Gong Tae-seong ended up grabbing the back of his neck. "You, listen....... If you ever say something like that in front of Geut-nyeo, know that I'll burn that rooftop room to the ground." "Do you think I'd ever get the chance to meet a vice president of a large corporation......?" “Just in case!” "Didn't you divorce the Vice President before that...?" “…….” "Guild leader, you still has feelings for her, but did something wrong that led to the divorce? Gasp , I'm sorry." “…….” In Yoo-shin, unaware that he had unintentionally succeeded in catching Gong Tae-seong’s attention, just opened his eyes wide. Gong Tae-seong let out a heavy sigh with an expression that showed that he had let go of many things. "You were constantly checking my expression while texting Hyeon Gyu-ha, but aren't you the one who has something to say?" "N-n-not me." "Regardless, eat some food. You've lost so much weight." In Yoo-shin ended up sitting hesitantly at the only table set up in the restaurant, the table by the window. He was very perceptive. I thought I had hidden it well, so how did he know? Since he had already set the stage for me to talk, should I just ask outright? Or should I try to hide it a little? While he was thinking about it, the waiter came, and after seeing the menu written in Italian instead of English, In Yoo-shin simply followed Gong Tae-seong and ordered the same thing. "Can 8- se  eat with me? You don't need to order anything separately, just a small appetizer plate will do." "So is that rat useful enough to be tamed?" "Of course! I also developed a new skill today. If 8- se  were a person, it would be registered as a skill." In Yoo-shin placed 8- se  on top of his head. He pick up on things immediately. 8- se 's small eyes shone with determination. “8- seya !” “Squeak!” 8-se, with his wings spread, jumped down from his head, glided through the air, and landed beautifully on the table, looking triumphant. "...?" Gong Tae-seong asked in a confused tone. “What is this?” "It flew in the sky! And if you look here, when it uses the skill, a flap appears between the 8- se 's legs. The cuteness increases in that area." "?" Despite the proud explanation, Gong Tae-seong didn't seem to understand at all, but he asked the waiter to prepare a separate appetizer plate for 8- se . When the hamster was brought to the table, the waiter seemed flustered, but he brought a small piece of cloth to wrap around the hamster's neck like a napkin. It was a sense worthy of a high-class restaurant. The distance between 8- se  and Gong Tae-seong was less than 1 meter.  Previously, Hyeon Gyu-ha had guessed that the message related to Gong Tae-seong could be outputted depending on the distance. If that guess is correct, then if Gong Tae-seong uses the artifact, a message will be outputted. 'But I can't just ask him to use an attribution artifact once……’ After much thought, the words that came out of In Yoo-shin's mouth were questions that even he had not thought deeply about. "I asked you before, but are you really not raising any big fish?" "I told you I'm not raising it." "Weird......." "Why." "For some reason, whenever I see Guild Leader, I get a strange feeling." "I'm not interested in men." "That's not it.....!" In Yoo-shin felt very frustrated. At the same time, I had a realization of empathy. So this is how Gong Tae-seong must have felt all this time. "Now that I think about it, I've had a weird feeling ever since I went to the dungeon training. It became concrete......... It looks like a huge fish........" “…….” "Even today, I vaguely felt the fish overlapping with the Guild Leader. If you're not raising one, do you think it might be a vengeful spirit of a fish attached to you?" "I thought you only raised rats, but I guess you also have psychic powers." Gong Tae-seong chuckled as if it was nothing. It seemed like he wasn’t taking this seriously enough. Only In Yoo-shin felt frustrated. It was during the dungeon training that I first got a strange feeling and saw Gong Tae-seong's message printed out. Could it be that they are connected? I felt like I had to tell him that the message had been printed if I wanted him to listen to me seriously.  After much thought, he moved his lips as the waiter brought out the plate. "This is bruschetta served as antipasti." The long, rambling explanation of the dishes echoed through the empty restaurant. There was soft music playing, but the restaurant was more eerie than he thought, considering there were no customers. It felt like if someone died or was kidnapped here, as long as the staff kept quiet, no one would know. Suddenly feeling goosebumps, In Yoo-shin shrugged his shoulders as he cut into the bruschetta topped with smoked salmon. Then, as he took a bite, his shoulder jerked greatly. *** 'There's nothing worth mentioning! Hyeon Gyu-ha, who was slumped over on his chair, looked at the monitor while clicking the mouse with his own ability. Not only Jeon Min-soo, but also his superior, the head of the Hoeryong branch, welcomed Hyeon Gyu-ha’s private investigation. They shared the same thought that they needed to figure out the cause and resolve it before things got worse. Even though I borrowed an ID and searched for information, there was nothing that caught my eye. If there was anything, it was just that, as Jeon Min-su said, after Gong Tae-seong visited Hoe-ryong, two or three demons would occasionally appear. 'What happened in Hoeryong?' He changed direction and searched for the Baekdu Mountain Gate that was closed two years ago by Gongtaeseong. To be exact, it was the gate that opened at Gyalgyanjae. There was nothing special. It was a dungeon that Narsha Guild won the bid for, and there was only an article about them intentionally breaking the dungeon break and successfully hunting the hidden boss. Judging from the lack of follow-up articles, it seems like there were no other problems after that. Hyeon Gyu-ha, who was worried, went to see Jeon Min-soo. “I heard that Guild Leader Gong Tae-seong visited Hoeryeong two years ago. What was the reason?” "Ah, that thing?" It wasn't common for the guild leader of a large guild to visit a small city in a provincial area like Hoeryong.  Even though it was quite a while ago, Jeon Min-soo immediately recalled the memory. "The mana waves from the sudden gate continue to be observed." "A sudden gate wave?" The sudden gate is a gate that appears suddenly, spits out its monsters, and disappears, just as its name suggests. Even if waves were observed in advance, it was limited to only 2 or 3 minutes in advance. There was no way it could be observed continuously. When Hyeon Gyu-ha opened his eyes suspiciously, Jeon Min-su waved his hand. "We also found it strange. We evacuated the residents in a hurry, thinking that they had predicted the sudden gate surge, but as time passed, it was the same. We couldn't send the evacuated residents back to their homes, and we couldn't keep them on alert, so we were in a difficult situation until we heard that Guild Leader Narsha was at Baekdu Mountain." "So the guild leader came all the way to Hoeryeong?" "Yes. I asked you to come to Hoeryong because I thought maybe we hadn't detected it properly, and you readily came to visit us. You stayed for a few days and looked around, and in the meantime, the mana wave naturally dissipated." The causal relationship is too strange to dismiss Gong Tae-seong as useless. First, Hyeon Gyu-ha, who received the location coordinates of where the mana wave was measured from Jeon Min-su, set out. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: If you wanna become a translator, editor or proofreader, please use the discord link given below and follow the instructions in the recruit channel. We made a discord server! please join us!