21. Seon-woo, who returned to his residence, blinked at an unfamiliar sight. Do-jin, who had been standing alone in the hallway, was now in the living room. It wasn’t just that. The two were even playing a game together. “Success!” After Hyeon-woo pulled out a wooden block from the wooden tower from where he was standing, Do-jin reached out his hand to pull out another piece of wood from the tower. Then, carefully, he began to push the wooden block in the middle with his hand. He didn’t know how the hell this happened. “Hyung.” “Uh, Seon-woo is here!” Hyeon-woo waved his hand. Seon-woo approached Hyeon-woo and glared at the Jen-ga [1] placed between them. He prepared a number of games for Hyung to play with him whenever he was bored, but now Do-jin and Hyung were playing them. His stomach swelled up, upset. It would have been nice if he played with me first rather than with Do-jin. “Were you playing a game?” “Unn. It was more fun than I thought.” “I’m glad you had fun.” Meanwhile, the wooden tower Do-jin was just touching collapsed. Since an S-Class Awakened could clearly complete it without any problems, it must have been deliberately destroyed. “I lost.” “Again? You must be weak in Jen-ga.” Could he really be? Still, seeing my Hyung smile made me feel a little better. Seon-woo sat down next to his Hyung and held out an envelope. “What is that?” “Profile sheet.” “What for?” Seon-woo explained the matter to Hyeon-woo, who had asked him to elaborate: The situation outside now, the movement of the people– this was the way he chose to solve it all with his Hyung. “I’m sorry.” After the explanation, Seon-woo spat out words of apology. Seriously, I didn’t have the face to see my Hyung. I thought I could protect him somehow, but in the end I only made it harder for my Hyung. If I had been a little stronger, this might not have happened. Hyeon-woo said, looking at Seon-woo who blamed himself. “Stop apologizing. It didn’t happen because you wanted it, right?” Hyeon-woo also expected this situation to some extent. Therefore, he knew Seon-woo did his best. “But still.” “If you apologize again, I’ll be angry.” When Hyeon-woo spoke firmly, Seon-woo’s eyes were still tearful. Looking at their relationship, Do-jin hid the bitterness that sprouted. It was because whenever he saw him, he thought of Ye-won. “Don’t cry. You’re still young.” Hyeon-woo wiped Seon-woo’s reddening eyes with his finger. Then, he opened the envelope in his hand. ‘Profile Sheet, huh?’ Name, age, gender, birthday, hobbies, specialties, etc. One by one, he filled in the blanks. But the further he went, the more difficult it started to get. “Hobby?” Did I have a hobby? Hyeon-woo calmly stretched his neck by rolling it. Before going to the Demon Realm, I was too busy working hard. In the Demon Realm, I was too busy surviving, so I didn’t have any hobbies. I used to beat monsters or fight demons when I was bored, but that couldn’t be considered a hobby. Perhaps the hobby requested here was more ordinary. Hyeon-woo scratched his head with a ballpoint pen in his hand. No matter what, nothing came to mind. “Nothing comes to mind?” “That’s right. What are your hobbies?” “Me?” “I just want to know.” At Hyeon-woo’s words, Seon-woo put on a troubled expression. Seon-woo had lived as fiercely as Hyeon-woo. He didn’t have time to pursue his usual hobbies. Still, if I had to say it, there was one, but could I call it a hobby? It was to follow the old memories with his Hyung. He bought the house they used to live in, kept the surroundings as it was, and sometimes went to sleep there. “Reading.” So, Seon-woo talked about his most ordinary hobby. “Reading? What book are you reading?” “Just some books from here and there?” After hearing Seon-woo’s answer, Hyeon-woo asked Do-jin this time. “What are your hobbies, Do-jin-ssi?” Then, Do-jin, who was cleaning up the fallen Jen-ga, slowly raised his head. “You want to know my hobbies?” “Yes.” Do-jin pondered or a moment before answering. “There doesn’t seem to be anything.” Like Hyeon-woo and Seon-woo, Do-jin could not afford to pursue a hobby. He had run himself ragged just finding his sister. He didn’t come up with a good answer even when he asked people around him, so he was worried about what to write in the blanks. He thought while swiping the ballpoint pen with his finger that he really couldn’t think of anything in particular. “If nothing comes to mind, shall we do something together?” Seon-woo became interested by Hyeon-woo’s words. “A hobby?” “If we try together, we might be able to find something we like.” “Good idea.” “Then shall we go out?” Seon-woo got up from his seat with Hyeon-woo. Do-jin hesitated for a while and then tried to back away, but Hyeon-woo caught him. “It might come to mind more easily if you do it with a group of people.” With that, Do-jin quietly joined. He decided to try reading first. Fortunately, there was a library in the building that was Seon-Hyeon Guild's base. It was for the welfare of the employees. Only a few people actually used it. “The library is so big?” There was also a dedicated librarian. Once the three of them dispersed, they decided to find a book they wanted to read. Hyeon-woo hesitated for a moment, then approached the nearest bookshelf. When he returned after picking a book to read, Seon-woo and Do-jin were waiting for him. “What kind of book is it?” “This.” 『Monster Encyclopedia』 “And you?” Responding to Hyeon-woo’s words, Seon-woo showed the book. 『History of Reasoning』 Then, the two naturally turned their gazes to Do-jin. 『Collection of Dutch fairy tales』 They didn’t know on what basis they chose such a book. All three seemed to have picked a book. Still, he decided to read it once and placed it back in the library. It was not a typical library, so there were cushions and blankets on the sofa where you could sit comfortably. Seon-woo naturally sat on the cushion of the sofa, as did Hyeon-woo. On top of that, Do-jin put a blanket to cover them. Then, the three of them had a reading session together. ‘Monster Encyclopedia, huh.’ The monsters discovered so far were classified according to their grade. And most of them were monsters that Hyeon-woo knew. ‘Ah, when this is cooked, the hands’ taste surprisingly good. And this guy is fast, so he’s good at being ridden on and playing with sometimes.’ Memories of the past, which were filled with violence came to his mind. Soon after, he quickly got tired. Hyeon-woo flipped through the book and glanced at his younger brother. Seon-woo’s book was thicker than Hyeon-woo’s. There were no illustrations, and dense writing filled the pages. He naturally lost his interest. So, this time, he shifted his gaze to Do-jin. Since it was a children’s book, the cover was colorful. Looking at it from the side, he found it quite interesting. Hyeon-woo’s head gradually leaned towards Do-jin. Do-jin noticed him, who seemed to be interested in his book, after a while. He just picked it up and was reading it, but he wasn’t particularly interested, so he gave the book to Hyeon-woo. Then, Hyeon-woo’s tilted posture became more comfortable. Flip Flip. In the silence, only the sound of the paper flipping was heard. And after a while, Seon-woo got up from his seat. Then, he changed the book, and this time the cover was different from the earlier one. It was a fairy tale book like Do-jin. But Hyeon-woo didn’t notice it. As Seon-woo’s forehead creased, the sound of turning the paper grew louder. Only then did Hyeon-woo raise his head and looked at Seon-woo. “Have you read the book before?” “Unn.” “What book is this?” 『Collection of German Fairy Tales』 “Is it fun?” “Hyung, would you like to see mine too?” Seon-woo asked with a bashful smile as if relieved. Then, naturally, he intervened between Do-jin and Hyeon-woo and sat down. Time passes so fast and quietly when you take your time to read. “Ughaa!” Hyeon-woo, who left the library, stretched out for a long time. Although children’s books were interesting, it was not a hobby he wanted to continue. Seon-woo seemed to have noticed that too. “Then, shall we try something else next time?” “What should we do?” The three of them stood quietly for a while, then searched for hobbies on the Internet. “Game.” “That’s a pass.” Even now, he plays games occasionally, but it was subtle to be called a hobby. “Watching a movie.” “That’s also a pass.” “Cooking?” “I’ve never done that. Shall we try that?” The three returned to their living quarters on the top floor. Seon-woo put on the apron like he was familiar with it, and also put it on Hyeon-woo. Then, he pulled out the ingredients from the refrigerator. He seems to be very familiar with picking up a knife too. Come to think of it, he even made tea for me from time to time. “Are you good at cooking?” “I can only do the basics.” “Like what?” “A light side dish and rice? What about Hyung?” “Me too.” In a house without parents, it was impossible to entrust young Seon-woo to cook, so it was always Hyeon-woo who cooked. He did cook then but seeing that Seon-woo was going to cook now, he was deeply moved. He has grown so much. While Hyeon-woo was impressed by his younger brother, he asked Do-jin too. “Are you good at cooking too, Do-jin-ssi?” “Ye-won said I was good.” She did. In the Demon Realm, Ye-won would complain when she ripped off the corpses of tasteless monsters. ‘Do you know how good my Oppa can cook? Now, I have to eat something so tasteless here!’ Having that said, it seemed like he was really good at cooking. The three of them divided their roles and started cooking. Seon-woo made the rice and soup, Hyeon-woo served light side dishes, and Do-jin was in charge of the main course. The ingredients were sufficient, and the kitchen was spacious, so the three of them were able to cook to the best of their abilities. Bulgogi japchae, egg rolls with spinach, bean sprouts, stir-fried anchovies, and a beef stew to complement the rice. “Do-jin-ssi is really good at cooking.” Hyeon-woo, who had eaten Do-jin’s food, opened his eyes and admired it. On the other hand, the food Hyeon-woo made was subtle in taste. —------- Notes: [1] Jen-ga - Game using wooden blocks. Players take turns removing one block at a time from a tower constructed of 54 blocks. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Davine and Meimei HM: Do-jin really can really cook. just like Ye-won said. Davine:... Maybe this is how Hyeon-woo's stomach and heart are conquered?

20. “You don’t have to stand there all the time. So, come here and sit down.” “I’m fine with just standing here.” Do-jin spoke firmly and stood there. Let’s go with another way to deal with this. “I’ll feel burdened if you keep standing there.” Then, as he lowered his eyes, Do-jin began to move slowly. Seeing him move like that with his enormous size somehow reminded him of a large dog. ‘A large black retriever.’ However, unlike other retrievers, who seemed to like people, this retriever was still shy. Do-jin hesitated to come closer even though he had already come through the front door. “Come closer.” Let’s beckon him to come closer. Hyeon-woo waved his hand softly because his appearance was somehow amusing to watch. “I told you to protect me. Wouldn’t it be hard to do that if we’re too far apart?” So, Do-jin started coming closer one step at a time. Then, finally, he stood leaning on the sofa, close to Hyeon-woo. “You can sit down.” “It’s quicker to react like this.” “It’s hard to do that.” “It is not hard.” “It’s hard for me to see you so sit down here.” Hyeon-woo tried to make Do-jin sit down somehow, but he didn’t budge. The line he had drawn seemed to have ended here. Hyeon-woo scratched his head and turned his gaze to the TV. As soon as Seon-woo came downstairs after a long time, he was stuck with doing his job as the Guild Leader. His hands were quickly tied down to dealing with the delayed tasks. After quickly finishing all the documents in an instant, he got up and headed to the conference room. I want to go up and be with Hyung, but the situation going on outside wasn’t looking any better. In the conference room, the Deputy Guild Leader of the Guild, who had come there in advance, was waiting for Seon-woo. “Guild Leader-nim.” The Deputy Guild Leader, Chan-young, along with several other guild members, welcomed Seon-woo. “How’s the situation going?” Chan-young answered in response to Seon-woo’s words with a frown. “It’s not looking good. I tried to block the information from spreading somehow, but it has already spread far.” “How was the overseas’ reaction?” “It’s not big yet, but it looks like almost everyone knows about it now.” “Is the source as expected?” “Yes, it’s the Hunter Administration.” As expected. It was unlikely that other high-ranking Guilds, including Ga-jun, would have done this because they were greedy. The more the rumors spread, the harder it became for them to get what they wanted. So, they could only keep their mouths shut. That’s where the Hunter Administration messed up. Seon-woo’s expression became twisted. Before they could put their hands on his Hyung, he had to take him away from here. His stomach swelled with rising anger. ‘It just had to be now.’ Just when he was finally able to live peacefully with his Hyung, everything was messed up by the Hunter Administration. As Seon-woo was subduing his temper, Chan-young carefully continued to inform him and held out the documents. “And today, the Hunter Administration sent an official letter.” Seon-woo ripped open the yellow envelope and took out the documents inside. Then, his expression got even worse. It took a long time for those dogs to write something. The article was long and lengthy, but to sum it up roughly, it was something like this. 「Hand over the First-Generation missing person.」 The paper in his hand was crumpled. Then, the frozen paper crushed with formidable force and fell to the floor. “Ignore it.” “But the situation is not good to just ignore. Information has been spread to the public. In addition, we received a call from the First-Generation Missing Family Coalition. They said that if it’s true that there is a First-Generation missing person, they would like to meet him.” I understand that. Seon-woo knew the pain of the loss of family better than anyone. But he didn’t want to let Hyeon-woo go outside. Even before he became one of the world’s leading Awakened, he made many connections. Some of them were good relationships, but there were also many that were not. They wanted me to put my Hyung in front of such people? It was sure to end badly. But he couldn’t just hide his Hyung like this. Something had to be done. ‘Should I kill him?’ Should I disguise Hyung as dead and hide him in a more secret place? No, no, then what about the rest of his life? Even if I survive, would Hyung welcome a life where he has to live in hiding for the rest of his life? Seeing Seon-woo in such a troubled state, Chan-young swallowed his saliva. Hyeon-woo was Seon-woo’s family. What if something happened to him after he got out of the way? The wounds Seon-woo would receive would also affect the Seon-Hyeon guild. “I think we should protect Hyeon-woo.” That was why he chose protection. The others’ opinions were the same too. The rest can be dealt with somehow. With that in mind, he offered his opinion. Seon-woo, who stared at Chan-young, asked. “It goes without saying that we need to protect him. More than that, Deputy Guild Leader…” “Yes?” “How much influence do we have with broadcasting?” “It's pretty big?” Ah, he just realized that he answered it stupidly. He regretted it later, but it was already too late. “What if we add the influence of the Yoram Guild?” “If you can add more, then that’s great too. Since the Guild Leader of the Yoram Guild is the heir of a huge Media company.” “Then, let’s go with that. Contact the Yoram Guild. I want to see them as soon as possible.” Then, Seon-woo said what he was thinking. All the members there were in favor of the plan. If your opponent came out with a media press, it was okay to counter them in the same way. Everyone started moving in a hurry. “I received a call from the Seon-Hyeon Guild.” At Ja-yun’s words, A-yun widened her eyes and approached him. “What did he say?” “That they want to meet us?” “Hmm, indeed. We would be a great help with the Media press.” “Media press?” “Ji Seon-woo said that he wanted to protect his Hyung? Then, there are only two ways. Either hide his Hyung more deeply or expose him altogether.” A-yun folded her outstretched fingers. “Hiding him more deeply had been the plan, that had already been done for now, but if it were me, I would reveal him altogether.” “Isn’t that risky?” “You have to take some risks. If you show him well, at least in broad daylight, you should be able to move freely in crowded places. The image of Ji Seon-woo is good, right? To be honest, even though his personality is like a dog, he still tends to stick to the morals of a human being.” Ji Seon-woo’s violent behavior was only limited towards Awakened. A-yun pointed out that point. “Then, it’s better to help them?” “It’s better to help. But we can’t help them for free either, so we must have something to gain, right? If I were Ji Seon-woo, I would try to pay with money or items, but that’s not what we’re asking for.” “Meeting the First-Generation.” “That’s right! Wow, I had the same thought of meeting the First-Generation. How did you guess the same as me?” “Aren’t you curious about the First-Generation missing person?” “We’ll have to start arranging too. Leave it to me!” A-yun proudly stretched her chest. The meeting between the Yoram guild and the Seon-Hyeon guild was easily scheduled. A-yun tensed her body before Seon-woo, who had come to the Yoram guild. Now they had to get what they wanted. The road ahead will not be easy, but they will just have to do their best. Bang! A-yun exclaimed, after slamming her desk with both hands. “What our guild wants is a meeting with the First-Generation!” I'll never yield! After she opened her eyes and spoke, Ji Seon-woo opened his mouth. “Alright then.” “No matter what you say, I’ll never back down… What?” “I said, you can do that.” He allowed this so easily? A-yun looked at Ji Seon-woo doubtfully. “Instead, the number of times is limited to three.” “10 times!” “2 times.” “9 times!” “1 time.” “Ugh, if you come down like this, it’ll only be your loss, you know?” “There isn’t just one Media company out there, is it?” “That’s true, but it wouldn’t be easy to hire a major Media company, would it?” “There are many ways to hire one.” Ugh, screw that handsome face! A-yun grinded her teeth. Seon-woo looked at A-yun’s half-dreary face with a relaxed expression. “Don’t get too excited, both of you. Let’s determine the appropriate exchange together.” Jayun intervened in between those two. A-yun was smart, but sometimes she goes and makes a sudden rush towards the goal. Whenever that happened, her Oppa, Ja-yun had to step up. “Okay, then let’s go with five times.” “The number of times I first said was already a lot.” Ji Seon-woo seemed to have no intention of stepping down. ‘Originally, I was set on this many times.’ However, it’s annoying that he doesn’t let it go beyond at all. “What about face-to-face time? You’re not going to hide it after 10 minutes, are you?” “No way. I’ll give you about 20 minutes.” “What can I do for 20 minutes! Give me an hour, will you?” It took quite a while to coordinate everything that we wanted after this and that. But in the end, they were able to find agreement. Although A-yun had reached the lowest standard of what she thought of. “I think we’re losing money.” “That can’t be true. My side is at a loss.” All you have to do is show off your Hyung’s face a few times. A-yun pouted out her lips. “Let’s just get to the next step then.” “Alright.” “The first thing to start with is establishing an image.” A-yun handed over the paper bag she had prepared in advance. “Please fill out everything inside properly.” It wasn’t a big deal. It was a profile sheet, often used by celebrities when met for the first time. This will be an important start to what has to be done. “Let’s nurture a proper star.” With A-yun’s cheerful words being said, the project in which the Yoram Guild and Seon-Hyeon Guild joined hands began. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Davine and Meimei HM: Summarizing what happened till now, A-yun and Ja-yun seemed to have a connection to Seon-Hyeon Guild and Seon-woo literally asks them to help him. hehe I love the fact that Seon-woo seems like a tsundere and yandere at the same time. lol

19. The story about the First-Generation missing person was spread everywhere. The news began to get more detailed, and rumors spread that the top guilds were monopolizing him. “No way.” “No way, I hope they catch these people. Even If it’s a high-level guild, would they be able to hide a person?” “Isn’t that what happened though?” People turned their attention to the guilds. The guilds still kept their mouths shut. However, if people’s eyes were drawn more towards the matter like this, they would be unable to sit still. Because no matter how strong a guild was, it was impossible to ignore the public’s gaze. During the commotion, an organization formed by the families of the missing people called the ‘First-Generation Missing Family Coalition’ began to move in the search. It had been 10 years since their family members disappeared. Because of that, the news was like light to those who did not give up and waited all this time. “We must meet the First-Generation missing person.” “That’s right. But how do we meet them? They have been talked about on the Internet every day, but the reality is different. The guilds keep their mouths shut and we don’t even know where that person is.” “I know. I know!” The Group Leader, Park Deok-su, clenched his teeth. “Then, shouldn’t we do something?!” Others bowed their heads at the voice that spat out with anger. Meanwhile, a middle-aged woman said, while raising her hand. “How about contacting the guilds first?” “Will those arrogant bastards listen?” “It’s better than doing nothing.” While they were eagerly discussing what to do next, the office door suddenly slammed open. And a young man came in and shouted. “Seon-Hyeon, it’s the Seon-Hyeon Guild!” “What about that?” “The Guild, who has the First-Generation missing person.” “How did you know that?” “It’s on the news!” It was not information from the broadcasts or the major media outlets, but it was enough to make their first move to find the First-Generation person. “Then, I’ll try to contact the Seon-Hyeon guild.” The image of the Seon-Hyeon Guild was good. Unlike other high-ranking guilds, they had never been arrogant and had made frequent social contributions. So, the answer would come back one way or another. They believed so. *** “Wow, damn it. Are you fucking serious?” Ga-jun said with a low smile at the recent information from the news. “Even if I were to die, I wouldn’t want to miss the First-Generation monopoly.” All the guilds, who knew where the First-Generation person was kept, remained silent. If one waited patiently in the future, chances would come again. There was no need to talk about it elsewhere and increase the number of competitors. So, they kept quiet, but someone else must have done it. The Hunter Administration. It seemed like they were trying to hide the source of the information as much as possible, but unless they were idiots, it was easy for anyone to see who had done this. As he was laughing so hard, his phone rang. The call was from Hye-sun. “Hey, Nu-nim.” – Are you crazy? “I have always been half-crazy.” The goal was big, but there were many things that stood in their way, because of how frustrating the current situation was. Maybe that’s why they had done this. – If this information spreads, only more competitors will stick with it, so why did you do this? “That’s right. Besides, Ji Seon-woo already has many enemies too.” – Including yourself? “But I’m a gentleman.” – What nonsense. So what are you gonna do now? Are you going to cover it up? “The rate at which information spreads is too fast for that. Not even the Yoram Guild would be able to cover it easily this time around.” Ja-yun and A-yun were the children of the owner of a Media company, and thanks to that, they were good at information warfare. But neither of the two would be able to help this time. – Damn internet! Hye-sun’s angry voice was heard. “Well, what can we do now? But, we’ll have to think of a plan for now, so let’s get together.” – Okay then. I will tell the Yoram Guild too. Hye-sun’s Guild had a good relationship with the Yoram Guild. It was because she was close to A-yun, Ja-yun’s younger sister. “Yes, then.” Ga-jun hung up the phone and looked into the drawer for a cigarette. He didn’t enjoy it usually because it felt boring to him since he could smoke anything poisonous. But he was craving for some at the moment. “What are you really going to do? Tsk.” Ga-jun clicked his tongue and remembered the First-Generation missing person, Hyeon-woo. Now what was he going to do with him? His strength was not weak, but sometimes, there was a greater power than strength. ‘I am curious about how Ji Seon-woo will respond.’ While ruminating about the worst scenario possible, Ga-jun rummaged for a cigarette. *** The information that was circulating around Korea soon began to leak out to the overseas: Japan, Russia, and the USA. The Awakened Powerhouses heard the information and began to observe each other. Meanwhile, in the country of Japan. A young man, who had been meditating on his knees on a polished wooden floor, slowly raised his head. “Junichi-nim.” Not long after, he heard a voice calling him from the other side of the door. “Come in.” As soon as the words came out, a man with a terribly stern look entered cautiously. “What’s going on?” “Some information has arrived.” “Seeing that you called me in a hurry, it seems to be important information.” His voice was gentle, but hearing those words, the man stiffened his body. It was because he knew that Junichi, the young man with a soft impression in front of him, was completely different from what he is seeing now. “Tell me.” “It is said that a First-Generation missing person has appeared.” At that, Junichi slowly tilted his head. Seeing that, the man spoke quickly, due to fear. “The place where the First-Generation missing people is hidden is said to be the Seon-Hyeon Guild.” “Seon-Hyeon Guild?” Junichi’s expression changed. “Yes!” “Hmm. Do some more research and bring back more information.” “I will do that.” “Then, you can leave now.” The man cautiously stepped back and went out the door. As soon as the door closed, Junichi clenched his fist, which was resting on his lap. Seon-Hyeon Guild. It was a Guild with Ji Seon-woo as the Guild Leader, whom he considered as a rival. That Guild had the First-Generation missing person? He felt concerned. Then, there was only one answer. ‘If you care, I should have it.’ Junichi opened his eyes, which had been slightly closed, and stared fiercely in front of him. Maybe this time they would be able to surpass Ji Seon-woo. So, there was no need to rush. “A First-Generation missing person?” “That’s right. Ivan-nim.” The red-haired man blinked his eyes with a drowsy expression on his face. His name was Ivan, one of Russia’s first powerful Awakened among the newcomers. Ivan of Flames. “What did my father say?” “Sir Pyotro says he will be watching for the time being.” Unlike the newcomers in other countries, he did not have a position as a Guild Leader yet. It was because he was also lazy by nature, but it was also because his father, who was stronger than him, occupied the position of the Guild Leader. “Then, I’ll watch as well.” Although he decided to do that, he was a bit interested. ‘An Awakened person, who disappeared for 10 years.’ How strong could he be? Although Ivan was said to be lazy, his attribute was fire. Since he had a deep burning fire inside, he had an intense sense of victory. He, too, became interested in the First-Generation Awakened person. And it wasn’t just Junichi from Japan or Ivan from Russia, who was interested in the First-Generation person. In a high building. A man was standing near the window. He had a rare appearance with neatly swept blonde hair and had hidden hard muscles under his suit. “They found a First-Generation missing person.” “Yeah. It looks like the Hunter Administration found it this time.” “Are they still there?” “It’s not. It’s the Hunter Administration who found them, but it seems that it was taken away by the Seon-Hyeon Guild.” “Hmm.” He was intrigued. While Second-Generation disappearances occurred all over the world, First-Generation disappearances only occurred in one region, which was in Korea. After that, there was no news until the Second-Generation of missing people returned, so everyone gave up. To think that they came back after 10 years... “Seon-Hyeon Guild. It’s a little dangerous there.” “But it’s still just a Guild from a small country.” “Isn’t the Guild Leader an S-class Awakened?” “Yeah, but it’s only one person. No matter how strong one is, one person cannot defeat many. Aren’t there 3 S-class Members in our Guardian Guild? Sir Leon is there too.” “Yes, that’s true. But let’s try to make a moderate contact for now. Alec. We have a branch in Korea, don’t we?” Although it was not large, Korea was a country where dangerous portals suddenly opened frequently. For that reason, the United States, which had friendly relations with Korea, put some of its Guild branches in it under the pretext of helping. The Guardian Guild was one of them. “Yes.” “Inform me on what happens there.” “Yes, I will.” The world was moving along with the news right now. *** “Ugh, nice.” Hyeon-woo, who was wearing soft pajamas and holding a mug full of tea in both hands, was casually watching the large TV. A movie that he hadn’t seen yet and was released during those 10 years he had disappeared, was playing on the TV, while Kero was lying on the rug on the floor and sleeping. It was such a peaceful afternoon. He quite liked the movie, which was playing on the glamorous display screen. Hyeon-woo sipped the yarrow tea and yawned a little. Then, he turned his head and looked at Do-jin standing at the entrance of the door. At first, Seon-woo tried not to let Do-jin in, but Hyeon-woo objected. “I know that he needs to protect me, but is it okay for him to just stand outside the door without rest?” “Hyung, S-Class Awakened are strong, so even if he stands there all day, he’ll be fine.” That’s not the problem. Hyeon-woo made a determined expression. “Still. Please let him stay inside.” Seon-woo seemed to have many complaints, but in the end, he listened to Hyeon-woo. There were many more compromises along the way, but they are too long to list, so he will omit them. In such a way, Do-jin came inside. And from then on, Do-jin stood like that in front of the front door, while protecting Hyeon-woo. – HM: Hyeon-woo has the best life on this planet. lol Davine: Everyone: Seon-hyeon guild's dangerous. I need to meet the First-Generation missing person. Hyeon-woo: Don't mind me. I'm just chilling. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Davine and Meimei HM: Hyeon-woo has the best life on this planet. lol Davine: Everyone: Seon-hyeon guild's dangerous. I need to meet the First-Generation missing person. Hyeon-woo: Don't mind me. I'm just chilling.

18. Even though he knew he shouldn’t be like this, he still wanted to listen to the story using Do-jin as an excuse. He was overly greedy. Yes, let it go and take your anger out on others. Seon-woo laughed bitterly. And then, he apologized to Do-jin. “I’m sorry too.” He didn’t have a good personality, but that didn’t mean he didn't understand Do-jin’s situation. There was a time when Seon-woo was like him, naive and kind, in the past. That was when he was with his Hyung. “No.” Do-jin, who answered Seon-woo’s words, bowed his head and looked at the floor. ‘I want to hear more about Ye-won.’ But what should I do if it causes the other to suffer? Originally, he would not have cared about such things and would have tried to listen about his beloved sister’s story more, but strangely, the thought about Hyeon-woo suffering weakened his heart. ‘Isn’t it because he looks weak?’ Because he’s small and skinny. ‘And what should I do now?’ Things got awkward. Although Seon-woo had apologized, seeing his hardened expression again, it seemed like he wouldn’t allow Do-jin to approach Hyeon-woo anymore. He didn’t even know whether Seon-woo would break the contract. It was difficult to break a contract that was entirely favorable to him. A solution was needed. Do-jin, who had organized his thoughts, opened his mouth first. “I’ll continue to protect him according to the contract.” Seon-woo looked at Do-jin, with unknown emotions within his eyes. “I won’t ask any more questions about Ye-won.” “Then, you already know that you don’t have to defend my Hyung, right?” “I know.” “But why are you doing this then?” “I just have to, anyway.” Do-jin touched the corner of his mouth with his hand. “It may be difficult right now, but maybe one day he will be able to say it easily, right?” “If he doesn’t speak about it?” “It’s fine either way.” Do-jin had no will to live any longer anyway. He wanted to die, but Hyeon-woo was the one who stopped him. So, he thought that dedicating his life to him wouldn’t be so bad. He created a guild, but it was created out of necessity in the first place, so he had no regrets. ‘At this point, the guild should be reorganized.’ They were the people, who he had gathered out of his hypocrisy with the sole thought of finding his younger sister. Now was the time to let go. The power of the guild would decrease when Do-jin leaves, but they would still be able to withstand it. Do-jin thought so. “What? What did you just say?” A woman with a particularly sharp raised eyebrow asked with a surprised expression. Her name was Park Hyun-hee. She was the Deputy Guild Leader of the Peace Guild. She wasn’t an S-class Awakened, but an A-class Awakened. Regardless, she was barely recognized in the country. She looked at the table in disbelief and asked again. “Did I hear it wrong?” “No. You heard right.” Thin lips trembled. “Then, you really want to leave the guild?” “Yes.” Hyun-hee pressed her throbbing head with her hands. The Peace Guild was a little different from the other guilds. Even though it was a guild that was ranked 5th, there were still many things it lacked. It was good that the guild members were all working hard and gathered strength, but there were some things that just didn’t work. Strength was not something you could get just because you want it. That’s why the Peace Guild needed a Guild Leader. A strong man who saved them and brought them together. But the strong man will abandon them. She didn’t know what to say. Hyun-hee clenched her teeth. “But why?!” In the meantime, the Guild Leader, Do-jin, has been doing just as he liked. Everyone worked hard and barely managed to get to this point. Despair tightened Hyun-hee’s heart. “The purpose has been achieved.” “Is that the purpose you mentioned when the guild was launched?” “Yes.” At that time, Do-jin told them his intentions. ‘I established the guild for a purpose. I will do anything for that purpose. A Guild is only a means to reaching that purpose. Are you okay with that though?’ At that time, Hyun-hee and the guild members answered. ‘It’s okay. The person who led us here is Do-jin-nim. We’ll do anything for Do-jin-nim.’ Yes, it was then. But time passed, and things changed. As the guild developed, she became more greedy, and she wanted to aim higher. If the Guild Leader leaves, everything would be in vain. ‘I’m not great enough to take on the Guild Leader position.’ The guild must continue to be operational. But she just couldn’t do that. If Hyun-hee became the Guild Leader, the guild would go down again. “Again–can’t you reconsider it again?” “I’m sorry.” Do-jin answered firmly. “We only came to this point with the help of the Guild Leader.” “I know. So, once in a while, I’m going to help out too.” That’s not enough. It felt like the ground under her feet was collapsing. “Is it because of that First-Generation missing person?” The information was controlled, but some leaders knew it. It was natural that the Guild Leader couldn’t solve everything alone. Hyun-hee also knew that Do-jin’s younger sister was one of the First-Generation missing persons. Do-jin didn’t answer, but that seemed to be the likely answer. She didn’t know what the First-Generation person said, but he must have a reason to be like that. Hyun-hee shook her head. “Can’t you just use us like before?” “Isn’t that a nuisance?” “No! Why is that a nuisance!” “I won’t be able to go to dungeons as often as I used to.” “It’s alright!” “Most of the things that the Guild Leader can do, I can’t do them either.” “I know how to, so it’s okay.” The moment Do-jin, who was looking at Hyun-hee, opened his mouth again, Hyun-hee spoke first and struck him with the most important words. “The Guild Leader must be the strongest in the guild. I can't play that role!” “Isn’t the Deputy Guild Leader second only to me?” “There’s a significant difference. Please don’t abandon us.” “I’ll think about it.” Still, she was glad Do-jin slightly changed his mind. Hyun-hee took a deep breath as she harbored a grudge against the First-Generation person, who had created this situation. Tuk tuk. The slightly pale man, who was tapping the desk with his finger, said to Moo-hyuk. “Bring him to me.” “The Seon-Hyeon Guild’s blocking access.” “No matter how strong the Seon-Hyeon Guild is, it’s impossible to ignore the government’s orders.” “They are more likely to refuse and remain silent.” “At least, our country has the first* and it’s a miracle.” The man clicked his tongue and continued. “Guild, that guild. They’re all bastards who only care about their own interests. Do you really think Ji Seon-woo will ignore the Hunter Administration’s offer?” “Can’t you tell from the non-response that we received?” “Yeah, that’s right. Then, we can’t stand still either.” The man, Kim Chul-su, narrowed his eyes. Director of the Hunter Administration, Kim Chul-su. He was a non-Awakened who took the position of head of state, due to his political qualities. He had no idea how frightening it would be if the Awakened were determined, since he was always protected. He thought it was because of his power that he had some courtesy that everyone reluctantly maintained. Moo-hyuk, holding back his urge to sigh, looked at the man in front of him. “Intimidation by force is outdated. Now is the time to respond differently. So, let’s spread the information.” “You mean that First-Generation person’s information?” “Yes! Notify the families of the First-Generation missing persons, and also let the media onto this secret. If you want it all, even Ji Seon-woo can keep hiding it. There’s the image and reputation of the Seon-Hyeon Guild. But with the families behind us, it’s harder to maintain that. Make it as complicated as possible, and use protection as our bait!” It was a very Kim Chul-su-like idea. His voice seemed excited. He seemed to think that he might catch the leash of the Seon-Hyeon Guild at this opportunity. Did he not say that Ji Hyeon-woo was Ji Seon-woo’s family? Things are going to get more complicated. ‘If only I were the Director.’ No, it’s still too early. No one wanted to seat a young man in his late 20s as the Director of the Hunter Administration. So, Moo-hyuk remained in this position. “Then, we will pass it on to the Intelligence Department and proceed like this.” I think only the resentment of the S-Class Awakened will live on. Moo-hyuk reluctantly answered. “Alright. Then, may I leave now?” “Yes.” The Director flicked his hand. That was rather rude. Tang. The delicately crafted door closed, and Moo-hyuk immediately clicked his tongue. Now, the country will be inundated with the newly known information about the First-Generation person. And the news will spread to other countries as well. To the Awakened Powerhouses, like Japan and the United States. ‘I seem to have a lot of work these days.’ For the time being, working overtime was confirmed. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Davine and Meimei — MM: Take it, Moo-hyuk, what are you being shy for? HM: … Nothing to say, in this chapter. If you don’t know, this novel is completed in 135 chapters. Please support the author ^^ Davine: I seem to have a special affinity to Moo-hyuk despite his manhandling of Hyeon-woo. The unfortunate part is that there is no one to ship him with.

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

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

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

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

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

10. Ga-jun tapped his chin with his finger as if it was a habit. Then, he groaned. Shit, my jaw hurts too. He had beat him in every inch of his body and it hurt everywhere. ‘What if there were more people?’ Fortunately, the electronic devices, which he had pre-equipped, were not damaged. ‘You’ve been lucky so far.’ I think I can mobilize more people. No matter how strong you are, if there are too many of them, you will eventually be exhausted. If I were with those people, maybe it would be possible to lead an advantageous fight. As he was thinking about that, he felt a gaze from behind. When he turned his head towards it, Hyeon-woo was looking at Ga-jun silently. But those eyes and that gaze were too creepy. “Don’t even think about it.” A quiet voice echoed through the stairs. “Unless you want to die.” Suddenly, after Ga-jun heard that word, his heart tightened. It felt like an unknown fear pressed Ga-jun on his knees. When he unknowingly took his hands off the device, the pressure diminished. Ga-jun said, as he tried hard to pretend that he was calm. “Do you have to go there? I don’t know what conditions they gave you when you signed with Seon-Hyeon Guild, but I’ll give you twice of whatever they promised.” At those words, Hyeon-woo looked up at him with cold eyes. “Does anything come to mind when you look at my face?” Ga-jun answered without hesitation. “Deer.” “What?” “It reminds me of a deer.” “Who’s the deer?” “You. You’re like a little deer.” In this part, Ga-jun was confident in his words. “What is the height of an average adult male compared to mine?” “It’s on the small side compared to the Awakened.” “I am older than you.” “It has nothing to do with appearance and strength.” “Ah-u!” He flinched in fear that he might get hit more for a moment. However, he didn’t want to avoid others to such an extent, so he straightened his back and endured it. “There u have it.” “What?” “Find out for yourself later. I gave you all the hints.” What hints did you give? While Ga-jun was stunned, he arrived on the first floor. When Ga-jun went downstairs, some members of the Baekho Guild were waiting for him. And among them, Min-young, a healer and Deputy Guild Leader, ran to Ga-jun with a terrified expression. “What is this? Did you have a head-to-head match with Ji Seon-woo?” “Bullshit. Is there any way I could get hurt like this because I had a head-to-head fight with Ji Seon-woo?” “Then, why are you in this state?” “Never mind that. Just treat me right now.” Min-young sighed and placed her hand on Ga-jun’s wound. Then, his messed-up body began to recover quickly. He changed his clothes and he felt much better than before. “Let’s go. I’ll take you there.” At those words, Hyeon-woo, who was sitting in one corner, jumped up and followed. “Wang?” Kero looked blankly at the place where Hyeon-woo had disappeared. Oh my God, a human took Hyeon-woo away. He made the impossible possible with a single word. ‘Princess.’ The keyword is that. Princess, I have to memorize it. Well, first of all, that had happened. But the main problem lies elsewhere. As soon as Hyeon-woo disappeared, Seon-woo, who appeared here to find him, was in a very strange state. He wasn’t originally much of a kind person, but his cold, sunken figure gazing downwards reminded Kero of the Demon King of the Demon Realm. “Hyung.” Seon-woo raised one hand to cover his face and spoke again. “Hyung.” At first glance, the brightness in his eyes was half gone. This is not going to be a big deal, right? Kero looked at him, then went to Seon-woo’s side and barked. “Wang Wang!” Wake up [1]. Hyeon-woo will come back! However, the words of what he wanted to say were not conveyed to him. What should he do about this? Those who were precious to Hyeon-woo were also precious to Kero. It was because he knew Hyeon-woo’s fierce temper. Who would be the first to be scolded if Hyeon-woo had his bones broken or got hurt? Isn’t it himself! Kero hurriedly pulled the hem of Seon-woo’s pants. “Wang!” He knew. Kero was the watch dog that guarded the entrance to the Demon Realm. He knew he looked like this now, but it was said that the power of the deity was great. In addition, Hyeon-woo and he had known each other for quite a long time in the Demon Realm. With that being said, it meant that they could track each other. Kero spun around in place, pretended to smell something, and then pulled the hem of Seon-woo’s pants again. He would do that until Seon-woo understood. He repeated calmly. “Do you know where my Hyung is?” At that, Kero vigorously nodded his head. Afraid that his head might fall to the floor, Seon-woo grabbed Kero’s neck. “Please guide me there.” No, you shouldn’t grab the nape of a young animal carelessly. Kero grunted inwardly and barked vigorously in the direction where Hyeon-woo was. “Wang Wang Wang!” At the same time, Seon-woo’s body quickly moved forward and jumped through the wall. ‘Isn’t there another entrance though?’ That was amazing, but there was no other way to get in, so Kero quickly moved in Seon-woo’s hand. ‘I think it would be better if I just ran in my main body.’ He still didn’t know what he was supposed to do. So, Kero kept going till he reached Hyeon-woo. “Guild Leader!” He heard a voice calling Seon-woo from behind. However, he didn’t look back. How long have I been running like that? Finally, they found a car carrying Hyeon-woo on the road in a remote place. Seon-woo, who found him, immediately took action. He came to the side of the car, ripped the door open, and hugged his Hyung, who looked at him with a surprised expression. As the door fell to the ground, the car came to a stop, which had been moving for a while. “Hyung, stay behind me.” I finally found you. Kero opened his mouth and yawned. Then, he stepped back together with Hyeon-woo. ‘Ah, the smell of blood.’ I think you’ve already done it. It seemed that Seon-woo who was standing there, was also a human being, who didn’t know that. He’s full of anger, so what’s the point of you coming here? Kero decided to just sit back and watch. Seon-woo looked like he was going to go crazy any second. He vowed to protect his Hyung, but he failed. He knew that the other guilds would unite to kidnap his brother. Why did I let my guard down? Seon-woo clenched his teeth. Fortunately, his Hyung’s little dog was able to find him again because he could smell his scent, but the anger that ran through his head did not subside. “Do Ga-jun.” A cold voice came naturally. “Ji Seon-woo. Do you know how hard it is to get this car? How could you just break the door?” Do Ga-jun said with a sly tone. I want to rip off your throat. Then you will never be able to say that again. Seon-woo unfolded his hand back and forth. “You sure have a lot to talk about.” “Whether I talk a lot or not doesn’t matter.” “It is determined by the fact that I believe that you did this.” “Then, what are you ready for?” Ga-jun laughed bitterly. “I’m ready to die.” At the same time, Seon-woo attacked Ga-jun and entered into a fight. In an instant, the road petrified, and rapidly rotating water droplets exploded in one direction. Ga-jun threw the car to block it, and immediately used poison. However, the water droplets that appeared in the air immediately absorbed the poison and trapped it. Then, he started attacking Ga-jun in that state. This was why fighting with Seon-woo was annoying. It was not a particularly powerful ability, but it didn’t match well against his ability. Poison was useless against it, so he had to use his physical body. Of course, he had great abilities to use in a fight other than poison. ‘I thought he had already fought quite a bit while rolling the floor.’ I’ve never defeated Seon-woo, who looks like a finely grown young master. Ga-jun threw the fragments of the car he had broken and rushed to Seon-woo. However, he was not the type of person who would let him do as he wished easily. He cleared away the flying debris and swung his hand at Ga-jun, who was rushing in. His legs began to freeze. But he didn’t want to lose, so Ga-jun clenched his teeth and moved. But, as always, Ga-jun couldn’t surpass Seon-woo. As the cold gradually slowed his movements, the number of hits he endured increased, and he eventually collapsed on the spot. ‘It has been a bad day.’ I was just beaten all day long. As soon as I was treated, my body throbbed after I had to move forcibly. “That’s it for today.” Ga-jun stopped and spread the strongest poison he had. At the same time, he retreated back. Usually, Seon-woo would have to deal with him when he was nearing his limit, but he was on the good side to some extent. Because the human world was different from the Demon Realm, which had brought about awakening. “Where are you going?” A blunt voice followed, and Seon-woo reached out to Ga-jun’s neck. His fingertips were barely passing through, scarring his neck. A groan escaped from the burning pain. But he clenched his teeth and stepped back even further. He would have ripped off his neck if he had been a little late. “Wow. You’re so enthusiastic today.” Seon-woo, who had cold, sunken eyes, glared at Ga-jun. “Well, you brought this upon yourself.” “Yeah, let’s do it until we die.” Ga-jun smiled and straightened his posture again. Blood dripped from his neck and soaked his shirt. And just as the two of them were about to collide again, a quiet voice was heard. “I’m hungry.” It was from Hyeon-woo who was standing on the sidelines from a distance. “Wang wang!” Hyeon-woo is hungry! Be a gentle man and serve him right now! Kero also barked. “Hungry?” Seon-woo’s half-turned eyes gradually returned to their original state. “Unn, let’s go eat.” Hyeon-woo, who was accustomed to grabbing Kero by now, grabbed Kero and picked him up. Seeing that, Seon-woo hesitated for a moment and then lowered his hand. “Huh?” Ga-jun, who was standing on the other side, was amazed to see Seon-woo say such sweet words. As one of the respected people in the country, he listened to what other people had to say and took a different attitude. What he just saw has to be unreal. “What do you want to eat?” “I want chicken.” “I know a good chicken house.” [2] Looking at it, it seemed that Hyeon-woo took the initiative. No matter how strong the First-Generation missing person was, Seon-woo was not a person who would act like that. That was when Ga-jun started to have doubts about what was going on between them. — TL note: [1] though it’s translated to Wake up accurately. It means Open your eyes and realize. [2] It’s just a chicken restaurant. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Davine Proofread by HM HM: It seems like someone is understanding. Do Ga-jun is a persistent person it seems~ www. Davine: Do Ga-jun is becoming a Kero. If anyone wants to be an editor, translator, or proofreader, contact through contact form. 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