'KTS……. No way, those aren't the guild leader Gong's initials, right? No way……!' It wasn't even just a font with initials engraved on it, but a font designed with flowers and plants. It seemed like the intention was to increase the capacity by expanding the area where Oreichalcos was used. The theory that he was a gay who had a fake marriage with a third generation chaebol rose from the depths of his memory. Even while he was thinking, “No way, no way,” when he had the chance, Han Jun-su began praising Gong Tae-seong until his mouth was dry. It was almost like the nonsense that Hyeon Gyu-ha always told himself. Anyway, after listening to it, I could really feel that he really liked and admired Gong Tae-seong in a pure sense, so I was able to calm down. Can't we understand it as a kind of friendship tattoo? Of course, it seems that Gong Tae-seong has absolutely no tattoos related to Han Jun-su on his body....... In Yoo-shin decided to erase from his memory the fact that Han Jun-su's tattoo was drawn in the same place as Gong Tae-seong's artifact tattoo. “Our guild leader might have a terrible personality, but they are incredibly good to their people. This tattoo is something they paid for out of their own pocket back when our guild didn't have money. Before that, we could barely carry the tools for managing our weapons.” "Whoa." “He told me to study what I wanted to study and even supported me through graduate school, but then I had a sudden awakening. I immediately dropped out of graduate school and went to work for the guild leader.” “Whoa.” “My cousin and the guild leader are my benefactors. I will follow them for the rest of my life.” “But you went to graduate school, so don’t you regret quitting your studies?” “Because I like working with the guild leader more than studying.” At some point, Kwon Seong-gil and his disciple were listening to Han Jun-soo's story with interest. “This guy goes around telling everyone he meets about this story. It’s really getting on my nerves. Anyway, Tae-seong has a very sensitive face and a prickly personality, but he’s actually a bit weak-hearted.” In Yu-shin also nodded while listening to Kwon Seong-gil's evaluation. He certainly didn't seem like a bad person. He also bought 8-se’s cage. 'It seems like Gyu-ha- ssi  and him aren't on good terms....... Ha!' Remembering that he had ended up agreeing while listening to Gong Tae-seong's story next to Hyeon Gyu-ha, In Yoo-shin quickly looked up. Fortunately, Hyeon Gyu-ha, who had been holding his shoulder from behind, didn't seem to have read In Yoo-shin's expression. There were times when being short was a good thing. Hyeon Gyu-ha nodded while caressing In Yoo-shin's shoulder. “What did you major in in graduate school?” “It’s a terrible money-maker. I majored in linguistics and dialects. I was studying the Northeastern dialect, but then I had a sudden awakening and ended up working a completely unrelated job.” “Hmm.” Hyeon Gyu-ha, who was not interested in others, showed a little interest for some reason. When he glanced up again, their eyes met. He smiled faintly, lowered his waist, and whispered softly in In Yoo-shin’s ear. "I was just curious about your major. I only see you, Master." For some reason, his cheeks turned red at the low whispering that was barely audible to his ears. Instead of answering, In Yoo-shin gently squeezed Hyeon Gyu-ha’s finger that was wrapped around his shoulder. Han Jun-su, who had been chatting excitedly, said he was late and finished his order before leaving. In Yoo-shin and Hyeon Gyu-ha also finished their conversation with Kwon Seong-gil. “It’ll take some time because I can’t get the materials right now. I’ll contact you later, so stop by for a mana injection.” “Okay. See you then!” He bowed and left the workshop. There were many new and interesting items that I had never seen before, but since I went during a busy time, I couldn’t look around properly. In Yoo-shin wiggled his fingers without realizing it as a sudden thought occurred to him. Hyeon Gyu-ha, who couldn’t miss that sight, asked. “Did you forget anything?” "That's not it... Hyung- nim  was very busy today. I was thinking that it would be nice if I could come and take a look around the workshop next time when he is free." “But why do you look so nervous?” Do I look nervous?  In Yoo-shin rubbed his face. "I feel like I had such shameless thoughts when it came to someone as great as Hyung- nim ." “Given that we're close enough to visit each other's homes, what's wrong with checking out the workshop?” Hyeon Gyu-ha smiled faintly and caressed In Yoo-shin's forehead. “Since Seong-gil Hyung and Hye-yeon Noona both like you, you can be a little more shameless, Yoo-shin- ssi . If the two of them had met earlier and fallen in love, there would have been a girl as old as Yoo-shin- ssi .” Can I consider us a little closer?  In Yoo-shin rubbed his face again. He wasn't sure what kind of expression he was making. “And Master always forgets, but I am more amazing.” “Well, Gyu-ha- ssi .... Because you’re Gyu-ha- ssi .” “What does that mean?” When Hyeon Gyu-ha looked at him with narrowed eyes, In Yoo-shin pretended not to notice. “Of course it means something good.” “I didn’t hear it that way, but I’ll let it slide based on the five virtues of a pet rat.” What on earth could the rest of the clauses be?  With those thoughts in mind, he lightly grabbed the sleeve of his riding jacket. For a moment, Hyeon Gyu-ha stopped walking and flinched, but before In Yoo-shin could look up in wonder, he naturally stepped forward and continued walking. The hand that was wrapping its fingers around the sleeve of the jacket felt somehow pale. "Oh, Bum Hyung. I met Team Leader Kwon, and he said it takes time to procure the ingredients to replace the arrow feathers with the Wong top. It'll be quick if you source the ingredients yourself." "Okay. I'll just go around and collect the feathers." “Is the guild leader still up there?” "We haven't left yet." After relaying the matter to Jang Beom, Han Jun-su stopped by the support team and then went back up to Gong Tae-seong's office. Today, Gong Tae-seong was scheduled to visit the Ministry of Ability to negotiate with Director Ah regarding the compensation for his contribution in conquering the gate of the 'King Who Respects Even a Single Blade of Grass'. His direct secretary, Han Jun-su, also became busy. Despite his busy schedule, he found time to talk to In Yoo-shin because he really liked him. 'It's still a mystery how a child who looks as innocent as a squirrel ended up meeting Hyeon Gyu-ha.' The more I look at it, the more I think he suits Hyeon Gyu-ha to be caught. “Guild Leader, I’m back.” Gong Tae-seong nodded lightly as he was leaving the office after finishing his preparations. “Did you finish your business at the workshop well?” “Except for the fact that Beom Hyung didn’t get the materials for the arrow feathers he asked for. By the way, I also met Yoo-shin and Hyeon Gyu-ha.” Gong Tae-seong glanced up. “The discharge was pretty quick.” “It seems like Hyeon Gyu-ha was hospitalized because he was overreacting. It’s understandable that he would have overreacted since he was kidnapped by the hidden boss.” Han Jun-su continued to chatter as he walked back towards the elevator behind him. “It seems like they’re trying to increase the capacity of the inventory to store the artifact that Hyeon Gyu-ha won at the auction. From what I’ve heard, it seems like their weight limit is lower than mine.” Gong Tae-seong, who had been letting Han Jun-su's chatter go in one ear and out the other, suddenly opened his lips at those words. His gaze was still focused indifferently ahead. “Oreichalcos?” "Yes." “Then I will visit Master Kwon’s workshop at least twice from now on.” “Well, I guess so.” He wondered why he was curious about such a thing, but before he could ask, Gong Tae-seong was already walking ahead with brisk strides. *** He had an early lunch and stopped by Kwon Seong-gil's studio for a bit before heading home. Even though he had come up to the rooftop, the sun was still bright out. He didn't do anything at the hospital and just rested, but it wasn't as comfortable as home. Hyeon Gyu-ha must be tired to some extent. He knew in his head that he had to say goodbye and tell him to go back and rest, but it wasn't easy to say it out loud. It's strange. Is it because of the emptiness that came over me when I thought about parting ways with Hyeon Gyu-ha after spending all day with him since Sunday evening? If I were to guess that way, it would be even more strange. Even though we were hospitalized in the same hospital room for a week during the erosion gate, I was no different than usual. Hyeon Gyu-ha noticed her hesitating and tilted his gaze. “What are you going to do when you get home?” “Um, I have to take care of 6- se , feed 8- se , and clean up the house a bit since I’m away from home a lot.” “Virtue 21 of a Pet Mouse: Helping the Master Clean Up.” “Gyu-ha- ssi , you couldn’t sleep well at night because of me. You must have been tired from the gate too.” “If I run the 50-meter dash, how many seconds do you think it will take me?” I don't know exactly, but I'm sure it'll be faster than 11 seconds. That must mean that he has better stamina than me. The feeling of emptiness has disappeared as if it was washed away. “What are the remaining virtues?” ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: If you wanna become a translator, editor or proofreader, please use the discord link given below and follow the instructions in the recruit channel. We made a discord server! please join us!

Hyeon Gyu-ha, who had been unusually silent, suddenly covered his eyes with his hands and avoided In Yoo--shin's face. He seemed very embarrassed. “Why are you doing this?” “………………Master, you are so dazzling. A holy halo shines so brightly that a filthy human like me cannot even dare to look at you………………. How could such a dirty, trashy creature have such a holy master as Yoo-shin- ssi ………………. I am truly blessed……………….” This was a new pattern. Even In Yoo-shin, who usually ignored his nonsense, blushed with embarrassment. "………………Anyway, do you have it?" "There is something called………………. ‘Eye of Munin’………………." Hyeon Gyu-ha took out a new artifact from the inventory with an extremely embarrassed face and offered it with both hands. It seemed that, aside from weapons, there were several times more items in his inventory than the things in In Yoo-shin’s house. The artifact presented with great reverence was carved in the shape of a small, flying raven, just as the myth describes a pair of ravens reporting to Odin. “If I use ‘Eyes of Munin’, I can see your movements 24 hours a day. Is that okay? Honestly, this is also very useful for stalking.” “I’m just at home all the time unless I’m meeting Gyu-ha- ssi  or Seung-gi. It’s not like I go to any weird places that I can’t tell you about, so it’s okay.” “As expected, my holy Master………………. Shouldn’t my Master be praised as one of the five greatest saints in the world?” In Yoo-shin quickly changed his words with a red face. "So what should I do?" “My record of my ownership has already been made, so all you have to do is inject mana into it, Yoo-shin- ssi . If you don’t have mana, you can drop blood.” Hyeon Gyu-ha said, pointing his finger at the air where the Mana was quickly injected. “Yoo-shin- ssi , you can’t see it, but here, in the left………………. No, your location is shown. You’re in a hospital bed.” "Wow, it's so detailed?" “When you enlarge the screen, it updates in real time even if you move less than 1 meter.” In Yoo-shin looked up at the empty space in wonder. Although he couldn't see anything with his own eyes. “Odin’s ravens are Munin and Hugin. Do you happen to have the ‘Eye of Hugin’?” "Yes. As expected, there's nothing our Master doesn't know. It was originally a set artifact with the 'Eye of Munin', but it was discovered 30 years ago and its whereabouts became unknown. I heard that it's much more useful if both sides use a set together... Anyway, since it can be used not only for stalking but also for security, governments around the world are after it, but there's still no news of it being found. Well, they might have hidden it when they found." “How did you get it, Gyu-ha- ssi ?” "I obtained it fair and square from the dungeon." Hyeon Gyu-ha gave an interesting explanation of how he obtained the artifact in the dungeon where Valkyrie was talking to the crow, and In Yoo-shin, who was also amused by the dungeon story, perked up his ears. “All of this arduous farming process is dedicated to the saint In Yoo-shin- nim  who came down from heaven to save the lowly, subhuman Hyeon Gyu-ha……………….” In the end, In Yoo-shin ended up covering Hyeon Gyu-ha's mouth with a pillow. *** The embarrassment caused by Hyeon Gyu-ha's ambiguous remarks, whether they were true or false, helped him regain his energy. He also felt bad about taking sick leave during the busy time of the gate clearance, so he was discharged on Tuesday. While he was eating breakfast and packing his bag, Hyeon Gyu-ha suddenly took out 'Mandukai's Booth'(만두카이의 부스) and 'Jung-Gin Cartoon's Buck-Tuck'(중긴 카툰의 벅특) from the inventory. “I almost forgot to give it to you, Master.” It was an artifact worth 30 billion won. In Yoo-shin was extremely nervous and received the artifacts with both hands. When he realized that he was holding 30 billion won, his hands started to tremble. “But where should I keep this? If I leave it at home, I’ll be too scared to go outside because I’m afraid thieves will come in………………… A bank safe?” I was worried that the bank vault would be expensive to use, but Hyun Gyu-ha responded nonchalantly. “You can just put it in your inventory.” “This is too heavy to fit in my inventory.” “………………The two of them combined wouldn’t even weigh 2 kilograms?” “It definitely won’t work.” “……” In Yoo-shin emptied his inventory and showed it to Hyeon Gyu-ha. All he had was a few small bags of hamster food that he had divided up for emergency use. Hyeon Gyu-ha, who saw this, had an expression like a tycoon who had entered a goshiwon for the first time in his life. He was in agony, pressing his forehead with a shocked expression, and only after a long time had passed since In Yoo-shin had finished packing his bags did he finally fall into deep slumber. “There is a crafting item that can slightly increase the capacity of inventory. It has the worst cost-effectiveness, so few people use it……………… It’s not a time to be picky.” “If I add just one more kilogram, I’ll have doubled in weight.” “………………That’s right.” In Yoo-shin just laughed because he found it amusing to see him being shocked one after another like a tycoon experiencing common people's experiences. Actually, I don't need to increase the capacity of the inventory, but I wanted to do something that could help him even a little. Hyeon Gyu-ha doesn't need my buff right now, but if I carry an artifact that increases mana in the inventory, I might be able to help him someday. In Yoo-shin tightly wrapped the ring on his left hand with his right hand as if he was making a pledge. The curve of the hamster poking the skin of his palm seemed to give him strength. Not only is there support from the government, but the guilds that use the items and weapons produced in the workshop are also well-supported. Thanks to this, the workshop streets are densely packed with the highest-quality shield cores that block the approach of the monsters. In Yoo-shin looked around with a curious expression, recalling the joke that it was the safest place after the Blue House and the headquarters of large guilds. “Have you never been to Gongbang Street?” “Because I don’t have any need to buy crafted items.” “Well, come to think of it, I’ve never bought anything from a workshop before.” I have one more thing in common with Hyeon Gyu-ha. Unlike me, he doesn't buy anything because he has more than enough artifacts. "Hyung- nim !" "You're back soon? Congratulations on your discharge. Are you feeling okay?" “After getting an IV, I feel fine.” Before leaving the hospital, Kwon Seong-gil, who had been waiting for Hyeon Gyu-ha’s call, patted In Yoo-shin on the shoulder. A broad smile appeared on In Yoo-shin’s lips, and a small frown appeared between Hyeon Gyu-ha’s eyebrows. In Yoo-shin turned around when Hyeon Gyu-ha, who was behind him, suddenly grabbed the bottom of his T-shirt and pulled it. “Oh, Gyu-ha- ssi . Why?” “……?” Kwon Seong-gil opened his mouth next to the smiling In Yoo-shin. "I couldn't ask you properly because I got a call while I was eating, but it wasn't Gyu-ha, but Yoo-shin's inventory capacity that was expanded?" “I bought an artifact that increases mana to give to Master, but it couldn’t enter the inventory because of its weight. What a fatal mistake……………….” “Ahem, big………………. Okay.” Kwon Sung-gil seemed to have the words ‘What are you going to do with the increased mana of Yoo-shin?’ on the tip of his tongue, but like a wise adult, he did not say them out loud. It was the most benign reaction he had ever experienced, so In Yoo-shin’s eyes were filled with laughter again. “In order to increase the inventory capacity, you need to use Orichalcos, which has the highest mana conductivity, but to be honest, I don’t recommend it. Considering the price, it’s so inefficient that it’s much cheaper to just drag a carrier around.” “How can I make his delicate arms carry such a heavy carrier?” In Yoo-shin glanced down at his arm. But I guess I’ve been working out a bit lately, so I’m not that skinny. “I don’t recommend it, but I can’t not do it if they’re offering me money. It’s not that difficult since the crafting technique is complete, Yoo-shin- ah .” "Yes." “You can come before the process and inject your mana. Before that, think about what kind of tattoo you want.” “A tattoo?” “That’s because it’s not a wearable item. You have to mix Oreichalcos with a special solution made from crystals and tattoo it on your body. Keep in mind that the size of the tattoo will vary depending on the dosage.” I already have tattoos of tamed hamsters and bats on my left wrist, so it wouldn't hurt to get more. “Yoo-shin- ssi , how many kilograms do you want to gain?” “It’s enough to store the artifacts.” A larger capacity would be more convenient, but what else would I put in there besides hamster food or hamster treats? After hearing In Yoo-shin’s answer, Hyeon Gyu-ha started discussing with Kwon Seong-gil. Even though they went into specialized areas such as mixing Oreichalcos and special solutions and procuring materials, he couldn’t properly understand the conversation. As the conversation continued, two men came out of the inner office. One of them was someone In Yoo-shin also knew. “Hello, secretary.” "Yoo-shin- ssi ! I heard you were hospitalized, but you're already discharged? I've been so busy with the Gate incident that I haven't even been able to visit you." It was Han Jun-su who seemed as friendly as Park Seung-gi. The man who came out with him was Kwon Seung-gil’s disciple, so he was introduced separately. Han Jun-su explained that he had come to the workshop in person to order the guild’s weapons that had been consumed at the gate of the ‘King who respects even a single blade of grass.’ “Does your secretary even do things like this?” “Haha. As for me, while my usual job is attending to the Guild Leader, I figured it's good to visit Master Kwon directly, also to show my face. What brings you here, Yushin?” “To increase the inventory capacity.” “Oh, that tattoo? I have that too.” In Yoo-shin was horrified when he saw the tattoo on Han Jun-su's arm as he strode up the sleeves of his suit. *** HM: stap the cliffhangers ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: If you wanna become a translator, editor or proofreader, please use the discord link given below and follow the instructions in the recruit channel. We made a discord server! please join us!

CH 10   After a couple of days of settling into Berlin, they began exploring. They started by visiting landmarks, strolling unfamiliar streets, and slowly growing familiar with the neighborhood that, at least for now, was home.   They strolled through the nearby park, the air carrying the faint sweetness of flowers in bloom.   “The scent of the flowers is lovely……”   Yoo Ji-han murmured, quiet joy in his voice.   Chae Yoo-jeong glanced at him, then reached over to wrap a grey scarf snugly around his neck. It wasn’t truly cold, but the thought of his hyung catching even the slightest chill worried him.   Yoo Ji-han blinked in surprise, then immediately softened into a smile. He tugged the scarf higher, hiding his face in its folds.   “Thanks…” he murmured.   Chae Yoo-jeong noticed the tips of his ears turning red and couldn’t help but smile.   “Anything for you, Hyung.”   After wandering through the park a while longer, they decided to visit the university they would be attending in a month’s time.   When they arrived, they slowly walked the grounds, taking in the atmosphere.   “It’s so peaceful……”   Yoo Ji-han murmured. He spun lightly in place, as if dancing with the flowers and the wind.   “I don’t want to go back to Korea……. Why do we always overthink things…?”   Yoo Ji-han sank softly onto a nearby bench. Chae Yoo-jeong watched him for a moment, lost in thought, before a gentle smile appeared on his face and he spoke softly.   “It’s not a bad idea to imagine staying here for the rest of your life. But… you don’t need to worry about that right now. Let’s just enjoy this moment, Hyung.”   “Alight……”   Yoo Ji-han murmured, a small smile tugging at his lips as he leaned back against the bench. He gazed up at the sky and wiggled his fingers, gently taking Chae Yoo-jeong’s hands. Holding them up, he let their intertwined hands block the sun. The sunlight spilled across his cheeks, casting warmth, shifting hues on his face. Only a smile blossomed.   ***   Yoo Ji-han and Chae Yoo-jeong planned a weekday outing to the Mall of Berlin, feeling more comfortable navigating the city by now. They wandered through the hallways, popping in and out of various stores, trying on different outfits.   Chae Yoo-jeong struck poses as if he were modeling, while Yoo Ji-han tugged at piles of clothes in his hands.   “Try this light blue suit. I think it would look great with your hair.” Yoo Ji-han suggested it, and before he knew it, a small crowd had begun to gather. He stepped forward, narrowing his eyes as he told them firmly to leave.   One of the people turned out to be a fan of Chae Yoo-jeong.   “It’s fine. I can handle this, Hyung.”   Chae Yoo-jeong said, dressed in loose white pants and a grey shirt, glancing at Yoo Ji-han as he glared at the girl in front of him.   “I’m your fan from Germany! Kyaaaah! I cannot believe you’re here, in Berlin. I have been following you since your e-sports days. I guess you’ve switched over to streaming and modeling now, but I’m still your fan. I love hearing your news from Korea!”   Chae Yoo-jeong signed on the book she had handed him, using his special autograph, and returned it with a smile. After a quick handshake, he waved the girl goodbye and turned his gaze back to Yoo Ji-han.   The girl watched them for a moment, her thoughts racing.   The girl watched them for a moment, her thoughts racing.   ‘That must be his lover. I heard he was taking a three-month break from streaming and modeling… I didn’t expect to meet his lover here too…’   She tried to steal a quick glance at Yoo Ji-han.   ‘Beautiful……’   When her friends called her name at that same moment, she snapped her head away from her inner thoughts.   ‘Oops… I stared too much. I should go now.’   Blushing slightly, she hurried off, her ears tinged red as she disappeared into the crowd.   Yoo Ji-han glanced at Chae Yoo-jeong, his expression listless as he thought,   ‘I guess he acts normal around other people.’   Chae Yoo-jeong raised an eyebrow, a teasing smile tugging at his lips.   “Your expression makes it sound like I would have acted rudely.”   Chae Yoo-jeong said, speaking as if he could read Yoo Ji-han’s thoughts. And tapping his shoulder, Chae Yoo-jeong pulled him closer and gave him a small, comforting hug. Then, they turned around together, and Yoo Ji-han began taking some pictures of him.   “We have to buy this! It would be a waste if we didn’t!”   Yoo Ji-han paused, considering both the price and the value of the clothes.   ‘The hefty price… but I should be able to afford this…with my hard-earned money.’   Fumes entered Yoo Ji-han’s eyes as this thought manifested. Chae Yoo-jeong already pulled out this card in front of the cashier. The cashier smiled, took it and scanned it. Yoo Ji-han was a second late and Chae Yoo-jeong beat him to it with a sparkle next to his eyes.   ‘As long as he likes them…….’   Yoo Ji-han rubbed the back of his neck with a shy smile tugging at his lips as a faint blush spread across his cheeks.   The cashier smiled as Yoo Ji-han and Chae Yoo-jeong walked away from the store.   ‘They must be a couple……. What a perfect couple. And here I am, wondering what I’m doing with my life…’   ***   They ate some croissants as they wandered through the streets, later enjoying donuts outside while watching pigeons go back and forth.   “Come to think of it, I never saw your parents at the airport.”   Chae Yoo-jeong remarked.   Yoo Ji-han nodded.   “They’re too lazy to see their own son. Those two are lovey-dovey enough on their own without me. Not to mention, they don’t like waking up early, so they didn’t come for the flight.”   Chae Yoo-jeong laughed a bit, while Yoo Ji-han pouted.   To let their body digestion properly after eating, they decided to explore a nearby park they had never visited before, strolling through its quiet paths and taking in the unfamiliar scenery.   “I wonder why I’m getting chills all of a sudden.”   Yoo Ji-han shivered slightly as the wind blew.   “Maybe we should have brought the clothes with us instead of shipping them.”   Chae Yoo-jeong murmured in a soft, sweet voice.   They drew closer, subtly hugging each other as they walked, step by step. Though their pace was slow, the warmth between them felt different, gentle yet encompassing, as if it was wrapped around their hearts more tightly than ever before.   After a while of walking, they came across a pre-wedding shoot between a female couple. There were two foreign looking women. One woman had long, straight, light brown hair, while the other had mid-length, wavy black hair. Both wore elegant white gowns.   In a charming touch, they were posing with cats whose fur matched their own hair colors, the cats’ paws gently touching as if mirroring the couple’s affection.   Many people were gathered around them as well as some, who stopped by, to mesmerize and go about their daily lives. Yoo Ji-han and Chae Yoo-jeong watched from afar, from where they could see.   They then posed in such a way that they kissed each other's cheeks. The camera light flashed. Next, they finally posed to kiss each other. One of the cats licked the ear of the other cat and the other cat slapped the cat’s face who licked him. The photo ended up looking like the cat kissing each other. The photographer, who looked at the image, let out a small chuckle.   A small squeak from the scattered crowd could be heard.   Yoo Ji-han and Chae Yoo-jeong looked at each other at the same time and blushed. They inverted their faces from each other. Chae Yoo-jeong covered his eyes and proceeded to cover his blush.   Only one thought crossed their brain simultaneously.   ‘Could we get married like that too, someday?’   ***   ‘The cats are really cute.’   Yoo Ji-han thought unconsciously, remembering the affectionate licking.   --- Credits: Writer: Hoshi Miya Co-writer: Miry HM: please be sure to add on, your own creativity into this; I honestly had to watch a Video on Berlin Mall, to understand the surroundings. MR: The cats matching their hair is just too adorable!... And…I wish to attend their future wedding so much, I bet it will look fabulous.     We made a Discord Server ! please join us!

CH 9   They landed in Berlin, Germany. After they got out of the airplane, they began walking toward the baggage claim to collect the rest of their luggage.   “It’s an unfamiliar air, huh?”   Yoo Ji-han smiled as he strolled in a slow circle, checking out the unfamiliar sights and sounds of the airport.   “It’s my first time leaving Korea.”   He said, his eyes scanning the bustling airport with quiet fascination.   Chae Yoo-jeong stretched his arms out with a faint, bitter smile, still feeling stiff from the eight-hour flight.   “You never went to Jeju Island back in high school?”   “No, I never did. I thought it would be boring.”   “So… this is your first time on an airplane?”   “I guess so…”   Chae Yoo-jeong spoke, his voice tinged with enchantment at the unfamiliar surroundings. Yoo Ji-han stared at Chae Yoo-jeong’s face, as Chae Yoo-jeong’s gaze fell back on him, it was as if he had already sensed it.   Without warning, Yoo Ji-han leaned in, closing the space between them, and brushed a quick kiss against his lips. The sudden gesture sent heat rushing to Chae Yoo-jeong’s cheeks, and he nearly shoved him away.   “Hyung! We’re in public right now?!”   Chae Yoo-jeong squeaked, his voice teetering on the edge of a shriek, yet the bustling crowd flowed past them as if nothing had happened.   “It’s fine, my cute Yoo-jeong- ah ……”   Yoo Ji-han murmured with a sly smirk, the nickname rolling off his tongue like a private joke.   “No one cares here.”   Before Chae Yoo-jeong could respond, Yoo Ji-han swung the bags over his shoulder with effortless grace and darted forward, weaving easily through the crowd.   Chae Yoo-jeong’s breath caught for a moment. He hated when Yoo Ji-han walked away like that. It’s not that he actually hated it, but you would say that Chae Yoo-jeong felt tsundere-ish at how Yoo Ji-han teased.   Without a single thought, his body moved on its own, feet carrying him in quick pursuit. His eyes stayed locked on Yoo Ji-han’s back, swaying in every movement, every turn of his head, as if the mere sight of him was something he couldn’t bear to lose.   The chatter and clatter of the airport faded. There was only the steady pull of that familiar figure just ahead, drawing him in like gravity.   *** Yoo Ji-han and Chae Yoo-jeong arrived at the reserved room, which was reserved by Yoo Ji-han’s company ahead of time, and set their luggage down near the front door.   “This should be the right place, no…?”   Yoo Ji-han muttered in a low voice, his eyes fixed on the number plate by the door handle. He slid the key into the lock and turned it counterclockwise. With a soft click, the door swung open. They dragged their luggage inside and closed the door behind them.   The place they were staying in was small but functional, a single bedroom adjoining a compact living room, a modest bathroom, and a tiny kitchen tucked into the corner. The walls were painted with pale cream, and the faint hum of the city outside seeped through the thin windows.   Chae Yoo-jeong’s eyes swept over the room, noting the limited space.   ‘I guess they only considered there was only one person staying. Not only that, but also the space area is considerably small. It reminds me of the place where I used to live with my mother before remarrying.’   To his surprise, the apartment was fully furnished, not what he expected. Usually, when renting a place, it’s empty, waiting for someone to bring their own things. He had been imagining furnishing it himself, but now those plans seemed unnecessary.   “This place is smaller than I thought.”   “Well, mostly students from the nearby college stay here.”   Yoo Ji-han said with a soft smile.   “I think this apartment is reserved for that purpose too. So… It’s smaller than where we used to live.”   He slipped his arms around Chae Yoo-jeong from behind, pulling him close until their bodies pressed together.   “I like being this close to you. It feels... so nice.”   They collapsed onto the bed, exhaustion finally catching up with them. Before Chae Yoo-jeong could pull his hands away, Yoo Ji-han gently caught them and leaned in, sinking his teeth softly into the side of his neck. He followed with a trail of delicate, ticklish kisses that made Chae Yoo-jeong shiver.   “We’re tired right now. I wanted to take a bath.”   Chae Yoo-jeong said, his voice heavy with playful surrender and shrugged his shoulders. Yoo Ji-han grinned as if he could already see the invisible droopy dog ears that matched his weary mood.   “Then, let’s shower together.”   Without hesitation, Yoo Ji-han hurriedly took off his clothes and tossed them onto the floor. Grinning, he grabbed Chae Yoo-jeong’s arms and pulled him toward the bathroom.   For some reason, Yoo Ji-han hyung seems way more excited than usual, Chae Yoo-jeong thought, trying to keep up.   “Wait, Hyung! .….let me take off my clothes first.”   Chae Yoo-jeong protested, laughing nervously.   As Chae Yoo-jeong was taking off his vest, Yoo Ji-han hurriedly took off his pants. While they were showering together, Chae Yoo-jeong helped Yoo Ji-han loosen his ass up by fingering it slowly and jerking off against his dick.   The rapid rhythm of their movements, matched by their quickened breaths, filled the room, which included gripping and elongation. Their unsteady breaths and low, urgent moans were the only sounds breaking the silence that surrounded them.   Pulled irresistibly toward one another, they kissed, slowly at first, then deeper, more desperate, until the world beyond the two of them seemed to fade into nothing.   They reached the climax and cummed together. They held each other in the quiet aftermath, their breaths uneven and their hearts still pounding in sync….racing. Chae Yoo-jeong leaned in, resting his forehead gently against Yoo Ji-han’s shoulder. When he spoke, his voice was barely above a whisper, meant only for him.   “I really like the fact that we’re still together…...after everything that happened. I couldn’t imagine…...living in a world without you.”   Yoo Ji-han smiled faintly, his arms tightening around him.    “We’re together now, and we’ll stay together……until death takes us apart.”   Chae Yoo-jeong let out a shaky laugh.    “Should I follow after you when you die, then Hyung?”   Yoo Ji-han sweetly whispered into Chae Yoo-jeong’s ear and hugged him while patting his head.   “Hahahahaha.… Please don’t…...Yoo-jeong-ah, I promise I’ll stay healthy and strong every day, so you’ll never have to worry about me dying. Hahaha”   He pulled him closer, whispering the words like a vow, and gently patted his head in a comforting rhythm.   ***   They settled for the food they’d picked up at the airport, too tired and lazy to search for a restaurant and then go out and eat. Two sandwiches, dripping with ketchup and mustard, became their lazy dinner on their first night in the new place.   “I don’t feel like eating sandwiches… I want kimchi soup.”   Chae Yoo-jeong whined, chewing reluctantly. The sandwiches weren't bad, actually pretty good, but each chew left him feeling strangely unsatisfied, almost gloomy.   Yoo Ji-han chuckled softly and reached over, ruffling his golden hair with an affectionate pat.   “I’ll make kimchi soup for you tomorrow morning. I brought some kimchi with me……. let’s cook it together, Yoo-jeong- ah ?”   Chae Yoo-jeong nodded, his expression brightening just a little.   Satisfied, Yoo Ji-han unwrapped his sandwich and took a slow bite.   “The meat definitely hits differently here…….”   He remarked between chews, a faint smile tugging at his lips.   “I can’t really tell the difference.”   Chae Yoo-jeong muttered, his voice heavy with exhaustion, too drained mentally to think clearly. The long hours on the airplane had worn him down, jet lag weighing on him like a thick blanket. Then, with sudden, exaggeratedly funny theatrics, he tossed the sandwich into the air and swallowed it in a single gulp.   “I guess…it was good.”   Chae Yoo-jeong said nonchalantly, licking his lips clean before heading off to wash his hands.   Yoo Ji-han blinked in disbelief, staring after him as if he had just witnessed a magic trick.   ***   The next morning, Yoo Ji-han carefully unwrapped the kimchi boxes his parents had given him before he left Korea, placing them neatly on the counter.   Chae Yoo-jeong squinted from the side, trying to be as quiet as possible, and slowly reached toward the plastic container, hoping to sneak a piece of kimchi for himself. Just as he pinched a small piece between his fingers, Yoo Ji-han’s voice broke the silence of the kitchen.   “Trying to steal my kimchi, hmmm…”   Yoo Ji-han said with a smirk, leaning against the counter and crossing his arms.   Chae Yoo-jeong froze, holding the tiny piece of kimchi between his fingers, his cheeks flushing.   “I—I was just… testing if it’s fresh!”   “Testing, huh?”   Yoo Ji-han raised an eyebrow.   “Ye… yeah…”   Yoo Ji-han rolled his eyes with a chuckle.   “Haa, Mister Tester, stop squinting down there and come help me now, okay?”   Chae Yoo-jeong sheepishly stood up fast, almost blending into the glow of the lamp. He grabbed a knife and began chopping the kimchi on the cutting board, while Yoo Ji-han prepared the rest of the ingredients.   And just like that, in no time, a steaming pot of kimchi soup was ready to eat.   “And voilà!”    Yoo Ji-han exclaimed, a big smile spreading across his face.   “So delicious… Hyung, I’ll get everything ready for us to eat.”   Chae Yoo-jeong said eagerly.   “Okay… I’ll come help you with the food right away.”     --- Credits: Writer: Hoshi Miya Co-writer: Miry HM: During times of war and hardship, kimchi served as a source of comfort and sustenance. It became a symbol of resilience, representing the ability to adapt and thrive despite adversity.   We made a Discord Server ! please join us!

"......You said that there were hunters and Awakeners that you met during the Dungeon Break 14 years ago." “It was like that.” “Can I ask why they changed Gyu-ha- ssi ’s life?” Hyeon Gyu-ha was silent for a moment. He was only a vague figure in the darkness, but for some reason, I was certain that he was smiling like a boy. Just like when I first talked to him 14 years ago. “It’s a bit long and boring, so it might be a lullaby for you, Yoo-shin- ssi . You’ll be tired, so don’t force yourself to listen and just fall asleep. After raiding the Erosion Gate at the age of 9, I went straight to the training center……………….” And he began to tell a story in a soft voice. Life at the training camp. Kang Seok-woo whom he met there. The years of following him like a father. Vampire traits. Research center. And the research institute. 14 years old. Betrayal. Immortality. The dry recitation of fragments of the past scattered over In Yoo-shin’s head. The traces of the past, a list of facts without emotion, stabbed In Yoo-shin’s heart. How much had the boy, who was only 14 years old, had to dig into his wounds before he could calmly confess his pain? “I was at the exact age where I would get second-year syndrome. I was just thinking that I wouldn’t care if the world ended, so I should just kill everyone I met, and that’s when I met they.” Hyeon Gyu-ha's dry voice was filled with warmth again. He did not explain in detail how he met Kim Ji-won and Kim Jeong-hoon, or what form the disaster took that day. Only the 14-year-old boy who seemed about to cry, felt like he had back to life in front of In Yoo-shin. “My mother gave birth to me only for my father, and I never even saw my father’s face. The man I thought of as my real father was just trying to split my head open and take out my brain. All the parents I knew and experienced were like that, but they weren’t like that.” “……” “When I saw them, I knew that love was not a vain illusion, but a real thing.” Hyeon Gyu-ha slowly lowered his lips to the back of In Yoo-shin’s hand while lifting the hand he was holding. As if he was paying him the respect he had not been able to pay to Kim Ji-won and Kim Jeong-hoon. Carefully and reverently. “A child who grows up receiving their love will surely grow up to be a beautiful and shining person.” “………………Just because the parents are good people doesn’t mean the children will be the same.” “You think so? I don’t think so.” Even in the deep darkness, Hyeon Gyu-ha’s expression was kind as he looked at himself and smiled brightly, so In Yoo-shin closed his eyes. My parents had to survive, not me. An old emotion sat in my throat and I swallowed it painfully. Hyeon Gyu-ha covered him with a blanket and gently stroked his shoulders as if he was sleeping well. [Current status: Murderous. Affectionate. Anxious.] Who is the one who is really anxious?  In Yoo-shin bit his lips, holding onto the hand he was holding tightly as if he was clinging to warmth. Like Hyeon Gyu-ha, who had unhesitatingly told me about his painful past that had only left him with scars, I hoped that one day I would gain the same courage. At that time, I hope I can also embrace his anxiety. The strength in the hand that was holding him also disappeared, and the unsteady and scattered breathing became even. Only then did Hyeon Gyu-ha lower his head and let out a thin breath that he had been holding back. He was worried that if he held his dangling hand too tightly, he might wake him up, so he just held it carefully with both hands. As if embracing his warm body temperature, Hyeon Gyu-ha silently whispered the words that were on his mind. I will try not to become someone you don't need, because I will. “………………Please don’t abandon me like my mother.” *** The world was still in an uproar due to the dungeon boss regenerating from the crystal stone. It would be even more turbulent now that the crystal stone had completely disappeared. The public was concerned about the power plant using the hidden boss's crystal stone, but they were also noisy about Hyeon Gyu-ha, who hunted the hidden boss alone. Perhaps because it was news that was also receiving attention overseas, there were many more comments from foreigners than usual. “Hey, hey. It looks like everything has been revealed, including the fact that my boyfriend was kidnapped? That’s the driving force behind why my Hyung- nim  was able to hunt alone. Now that it’s come to this, let’s create a hunter unit made up of lovers like in ancient Greece.” In Yoo-shin, who was extremely embarrassed, hit Park Seung-gi's snout with a pillow as he muttered English comments like 'power of love'. I could completely understand Gong Tae-seong's feelings as he hit the back of Jang Beom's head. Hyeon Gyu-ha handed a plate to Park Seung-gi, who had come to visit In Yoo-shin and his friend in the hospital under the pretext of checking on their progress. It was the apple he had been peeling diligently for a while. "Hyung-nim. Thank you for the food……………… Awesome." “…… Gasp .” Since it took a long time, I thought he might be carved into rabbit shapes. However, the apples were shaped like swans and peacocks, which took even more effort, and were placed on the plate perfectly plated. Park Seung-gi let out a sigh and quickly took out his phone, and In Yoo-shin also touched the camera app. Click, click, click.  For a while, only the sound of taking pictures echoed in the hospital room. "When did you learn all this, hyung- nim ?" “I practiced for a bit in the morning while watching YouTube.” "That's amazing. You said you've never peeled an apple before." In Yoo-shin also stuck out his tongue. He really was someone who could do anything. But why was he the only one who could drive like that…….  He quickly cleared his mind because he felt like the trauma from that day would come rushing back if he thought about it any deeper. At Park Seung-gi’s request to show how to peel it just once and In Yoo-shin’s bright eyes, Hyeon Gyu-ha picked up the apple and the fruit again, and In Yoo-shin diligently filmed. How can he peel the apple so thinly? It seemed like the scenery was reflected behind the peel. 'It's a shame to watch it alone. It would be good if Gyu-ha- ssi  also had something like Instagram.' If Hyeon Gyu-ha starts SNS, I should pretend to be a fan and secretly leave comments. He also met Kwon Seong-gil in the hospital room after a long time. Lee Hye-yeon also wanted to come with him, but she was too busy with the aftercare and couldn't find the time, so she apologized. In the evening, Manager Kim and Kim Ji-yeon visited as representatives of the office. He was very hurt because he was hospitalized for a reason that was no more than a joke, but he was very happy that he came to visit. After all the visitors left, he looked around the hospital room, which had become much quieter. Surely there weren't hidden cameras or recorders installed in the room? “How did you steal the hidden boss crystal?” Hyeon Gyu-ha, who was carving a rose on a watermelon, blinked his eyebrows. “That came out of nowhere.” “Guests kept coming in and out so I didn’t have time to ask about that” “Um, well. Given that he's the Master who even knows my secret three sizes, I guess I did think he would have noticed.” “Gyu-ha- ssi , I’ve never heard of your three-size.” “You can’t tell even after touching it? Then you can touch it again. I’ll take off my clothes first so that you can measure the exact size.” “T-this is a hospital!” He quickly grabbed Hyeon Gyu-ha’s wrist, who was really trying to take it off, but instead, his wrist was grabbed. He smiled and tilted his head. He could feel his breath thinly reaching the tip of his nose. “You think you know my lips?” In Yoo-shin swallowed hard.  If I said I didn't know, he'd probably kiss me telling me to check, and if I said I did know, he'd probably kiss me telling me to re-check if I was certain. Since the outcome was clearly going to be a kiss either way, I just slightly lowered and closed my eyes. But that was it. Hyeon Gyu-ha’s breath that had seemed to lightly brush against his lips wandered in the air for a moment before moving away. Instead, a light kiss came down on his closed eyelids. “…….” When he opened his eyes, Hyeon Gyu-ha was in front of me with the same expression. He couldn't ask him why he didn't kiss him, so he continued talking while he was mumbling. “I ripped the crystal stone from the hidden boss’s body and injected my mana into it at the same time. Even if you meet that grandmother, time doesn’t pass even for a second in reality.” “Ah, so at that time…………………” In Yoo-shin recalled that Hyeon Gyu-ha had been holding something like a lump of flesh in his hand as he emerged from the hidden boss’s back. That must have been the crystal stone. "This time, the grandmother is on Saturday, it seems. On this occasion, want to check out how the crystal stone turned out?" In the inventory, Hyeon Gyu-ha pulled out two large and small red lumps of flesh. The two bloody lumps of flesh squirmed and merged into one. In Yoo-shin swallowed a spurt of vomit without realizing it. "This is a bit………………” “It’s gross, right?” "yes……………." “Well, there are only two left. I’m sorry for surprising you at the auction house. Yoo-shin- ssi  also saw it in the system è……..…… Ah, I can’t pronounce it again. Anyway, that’s the bloodline of that so-and-so.” Hyeon Gyu-ha took out another object from the inventory. It was the same pendant he had seen at the store. As he calmly examined the pendant with blood-red liquid sloshing inside the engraved glass, a sense of foreboding that he had not felt in the hurried auction house faintly tickled his nerves. If I had seen such an impressive pendant, I would not have easily forgotten it. “I upgraded its performance last time. Since there were no visible changes, I never thought that I would be able to change the world line even with the Hidden Boss’s Crystal Stone. If I had known sooner……………….” "I'm really okay. Other than the big wound, I wasn't even hurt. By the way.” In Yoo-shin hurriedly cut off his self-reproachful words. Now that one question had been resolved, it was time to ask another. “Gyu-ha- ssi , you have a lot of artifacts, right?” “I don’t avoid fighting, so I have killed them and taken some, and I have also gotten some from dungeons.” “Then, you don’t have any artifacts that have functions similar to GPS? Oh, so you can use them to track people?” “………………Why all of a sudden?” "I hope you put it on me so that I don't disappear like last time and you don't have to look for me. Even if that doesn't happen, wouldn't you feel less anxious if you could know where I am when we're apart?" “……” He asked just in case, but somehow Hyeon Gyu-ha's reaction was strange. *** HM: Man…. HGH did this ages ago. You don’t even need to ask about this. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: If you wanna become a translator, editor or proofreader, please use the discord link given below and follow the instructions in the recruit channel. We made a discord server! please join us!

Hyeon Gyu-ha was generally shameless to the point of being annoying, so it was hard to guess what he was thinking just from his expression. However, In Yoo-shin, who had spent a considerable amount of time with him and shared deeper feelings with him than anyone else, was certain. That shamelessness was clearly an attitude that was displayed when trying to ignore something. I can't even guess how he stole it. As the two of them talk about the related topic at length, Hyeon Gyu-ha's lies will become more and more confident, and the listener will feel unnecessarily irritated and fidgety. Then, Lee Hye-yeon might sense something strange. In Yoo-shin, who had reached a conclusion, staggered and pretended to fall. “Yoo-shin- ssi !” “Yoo-shin- ah !” If it was a drama, it would have been stuffed into a gif and laughed at, but fortunately the two people didn't notice. Seeing their surprised expressions, my conscience prickled mercilessly, but I desperately moved my stiff tongue to cover up Hyeon Gyu-ha's lies. The result was like reading a Korean language textbook. “Wait. I’m. dizzy. I’m. still. hungry. Let’s go.” "119! 119! 119! N-no! Hey, hey, hey, I have some energy bars left!" “Hey, Hyeon Gyu-ha. Calm down. If you starve him for a long time and he eats a high-calorie energy bar that a normal person would eat, he’ll get sick. Hurry up and take him outside and feed him some food. His cheeks have gotten thinner in the meantime, ugh.” “Let’s go eat Korean beef!” Hyeon Gyu-ha immediately lifted In Yoo-shin up with both arms, hugged him, and flew into the air. In Yoo-shin tightly closed his eyes as he faintly heard Lee Hye-yeon's cry behind him. "It's not good to have too much stimulation on an empty stomach……………….." 'I'm sorry, Nu-nim! I like you both, but Gyu-ha- ssi  is more important! I'm sorry!' Was it the price of lying? The grilled Korean beef of the day and the soybean paste stew served for dessert were incredibly delicious. *** When they came out of the gate, it was Sunday afternoon, a day later. I spent more time inside the gate than I thought. It may have been because I passed out in the middle of trying to recall my memories. In Yoo-shin, who had only eaten tteokbokki the day before and was starving, inhaled Korean beef without thinking, and Hyeon Gyu-ha did not show him the bill that showed how many servings he had eaten. Instead, he took In Yoo-shin, who was patting her full stomach, to the emergency room. “There aren’t even any scratches……………….” “You’ve been starving for over a day. You could die if you’re not careful! Don’t you know how scary anemia and malnutrition are?!” In response to Hyeon Gyu-ha’s overreaction, In Yoo-shin simply followed along without saying anything. The two letters ‘anxiety’ still did not disappear from his status window. Even though the hospital conducted a detailed examination and concluded that he was still fine, Hyeon Gyu-ha tried to admit In Yoo-shin, saying that he had to observe the progress. To be honest, I was really shocked by what happened over the weekend and my heart was pounding. I thought I wouldn’t be able to sleep well if I went home alone and lay down. In Yoo-shin asked while slowly observing Hyeon Gyu-ha’s expression. “I’m really sorry to say this when you haven’t had any rest all weekend……. Could you stay at the hospital with me at night?” It feels like just yesterday that you wouldn't even let me touch your thigh, but that you're suddenly making progress……. It feels like a dream. I also like an assertive Master. It's already thrilling.” “I can be alone in the hospital!” It was Sunday night, but he was able to be admitted to the VIP ward right away. In Yoo-shin learned anew the truth that problems that cannot be solved with money can be solved with more money. He stopped by the house briefly to pick up the supplies he needed for my hospital stay. 6- se  in the attic was being looked after by the landlady over the weekend. As he went through the erosion gate, he realized that he could be swept away by the gate at any moment, so he asked his grandmother to bring only food and water for 6- se  once a day if he were to leave the house without saying anything for more than a day. His grandmother was displeased, saying, “What kind of rat are you raising at home?” But she would still give him a bag of seeds, like sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds, saying that they were good for rats. The grandmother, who had not forgotten her old request, filled 6- se 's food container. 6- se , who had spent the weekend without any problems and without starving, greeted his owner with his usual cheerful face. “Squeak!” "6- seya ! I missed you!" "Good-bye, Henri Raymond Charles Françoise VI Noona." When he heard the sound of the 6-year-old turning the wheel, he finally felt that he had returned home safely. In Yoo-shin quickly packed his things after hanging a thank you note and a bag of plums on the doorknob of the owner's house where the lights were all off. “8- seya .” "Squ……………." 8- se  has been silent and just observing since he was banned from wearing his ring. He must have been so upset that he didn't even eat the meat at the meat restaurant earlier. “I don’t know why, but you decided that was the best option, right?” “Squeak………………” "Okay then. It's okay." He gently stroked his back with his fingers, feeling a small but definite warmth.  This small warmth helped me to gain some strength even when I was kidnapped. “Can you look after 6- se  while I’m at the hospital? Do you know where the food is?” At the words of trust and request, 8- se  regained his energy. “Squeak!” “When he were completely demoralized and quiet, it wasn't bothersome and that was nice, you know.” "………………Squk.” "Hey, even though you must have been really scared the whole time you were inside the gate, you held on well without fainting. Even when Gyu-ha was fighting." “I don’t know since when it became praiseworthy for a monster to not faint inside the gate, but if that is your will, then I will praise you.” Hyeon Gyu-ha took out dried bananas from the inventory and shook them gently, and 8- se  watched him closely and then quietly extended his tail and brought the dried bananas. As he watched the two hamsters happily sharing the food with their small mouths, a smile naturally appeared on his face. Home is the best place after all. He tried to stop by the officetel to pack Hyeon Gyu-ha's luggage, but he said he could just buy what he needed at the convenience store and returned straight to the hospital. In fact, there was one more reason why I wanted to stay with Hyeon Gyu-ha at the hospital. “Gyu-ha- ssi , do you not need to receive treatment?” “Master, you healed me. The rest will get better if you apply some saliva.” “Don’t do that.” In Yoo-shin pushed Hyeon Gyu-ha’s back, who was stuck to his side and wouldn’t move even a single step, and went back down to the emergency room. Then he followed him around while he examined and treated the wounded area. As expected, there was an injury that I hadn’t found yet. If it weren't for this, Hyeon Gyu-ha would have stayed by my side the whole time, not caring whether or not his wounds got worse. Even though it was time to go to bed and the lights were turned off, Hyeon Gyu-ha was still sitting next to the bed. In Yoo-shin felt slightly nervous. I had slept with him in bed at his house before, so why was my throat feeling sore all of a sudden? “I’ll go to the guardian’s office after I see Yoo-shin- ssi  fall asleep.” For some reason, it wasn't easy to say that I could sleep alone today. “Um, then……………….” In Yoo-shin glanced up at him while lying on the bed and slowly reached out his hand. When he was hunting the monsters, the hand that had been so strong was easily dragged away without any resistance when In Yoo-shin grabbed it. I didn't think my hands were particularly small, but they were quite different compared to Hyeon Gyu-ha's. I stroked his hard palm, which was covered in calluses, and held his hand while feeling the large and small scars on my skin. A deep breath, like a sigh on New Year's Eve, escapes from Hyeon Gyu-ha, who had not even been breathing loudly. “Can you hold my hand until I fall asleep?” Since it was Hyeon Gyu-ha, I thought he would make a joke like, 'I can grab other secret parts too,' but he just squeezed my hand tightly without answering. In Yoo-shin was a little disappointed that the lights in the hospital room were turned off. I wonder what kind of expression he was making. I had a vague feeling that something was strange 14 years ago. My brother was strong enough to save people, so why did he do that? ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: If you wanna become a translator, editor or proofreader, please use the discord link given below and follow the instructions in the recruit channel. We made a discord server! please join us!

At the same time that the tattoo on the back of his right hand was glowing, Hyeon Gyu-ha was holding the Shamshir, Zulfiqar (the weapon of the four great caliphs) whose blade were split in two like scissors in his hand. In the vision of the soul connected to him, In Yoo-shin saw. An eternal and immortal empire that began from seven hills and embraced the sea as a lake. The young Sultan who destroyed it and succeeded it. The first Padishah (a title for emperor in Islamic countries, etc.) who made the noble country prosper into an immortal empire. A great conqueror who was praised as the father of conquest. His war became a turning point in world history. In the blink of an eye, Hyeon Gyu-ha rushed right up to Nzinga's nose. Kwaaaaang!  Just a clash of swords and spears, and a loud noise as if the earth were splitting apart. Spears wielded by the hands of the people of the two kingdoms. The sword of the Khalifa (the supreme ruler or religious leader of an Islamic nation) imbued with the power of the Padishah, who was praised as a conqueror. Not spears and swords, but the great destinies and destinies of those who lived as kings collided. Nzinga's voice grew louder for the first time. "I too will not fall behind in conquest and war. “Is this the power of the conqueror!” “So noisy, chattering while fighting!” In one breath, the slaughter clashed and crossed several times. The earth shook and the air swirled like a whirlwind. The flashing light and the sky shattered the hot African sunlight fiercely. The rough waves tore through the clouds and split the ground. Through the cracks in the deep ground, demons rose like lava and tried to bite Hyeon Gyu-ha. In Yoo-shin’s eyes could not properly see what kind of battle was taking place. What he could barely see were the demons silently appearing behind Hyeon Gyu-ha’s defenseless back and swinging their axes. “Ah……………!" The moment a single scream was about to burst out, Fragarach, who had been floating in the air, defended his back. Clang! Phuuk! The sound of blades clashing and the sound of flesh being pierced overlapped. Fragarach is a counter-attacking sword. The sword, which has the absolute principle of ignoring all defenses and countering all attacks, returned attacks at a faster speed than before. Dozens of monsters that attacked Hyeon Gyu-ha died at the same time as their crystal stones were destroyed. In Yoo-shin held his trembling hand. Even if I had the same Fragarach in his hand, I wouldn’t be able to imitate him.  Even while exchanging fierce attacks and defenses with Nzinga, he only relied on his senses to operate the Pragarach behind him. 'There's really nothing I can do.' I thought I knew it deep down, but realizing my own incompetence was so bitter. It was around that time that a group of hunters appeared from beyond the horizon. “Yoo-shin- ah !” Lee Hye-yeon, who arrived first after strengthening her body, hugged In Yoo-shin tightly. “You’re okay. I’m so glad. You weren’t hurt?” In Yoo-shin tried to raise the corners of his lips and responded jokingly to the voice that was full of worry. “I’m fine, except I’m a little weak from starving. Nu- nim , ah, there’s blood here……………….” “It's just a scratch, really!” Lee Hye-yeon also pretended to laugh loudly and rubbed the wound on her forehead with the back of her hand, from which thick blood was flowing. Since her hand was soaked in the monster's blood, a dark blood stain remained on her face. “I was searching the area when the monsters suddenly disappeared, and as expected, Gyu-ha was fighting first.” They should join forces and hunt the hidden boss together right away, but while Lee Hye-yeon, who knew his tendencies, hesitated, the other hunters took up their weapons and used their abilities. Immediately afterwards, the sharply sharpened waves of psychic kinetic energy deflected all of their attacks. "I will kill her with my own hands! Don't interfere!" The fierce rebuke that was filled with killing intent was not Nzinga's but Hyeon Gyu-ha's. Lee Hye-yeon just laughed in vain, and the hunters who thought of Hyeon Gyu-ha's mind, who was not in his right mind due to the kidnapping of In Yoo-shin, flinched and stepped back. “Do you think you’ll be able to defeat me so easily?” Nzinga, which seemed to have disappeared as if melting into the ground, appeared in the grassland hundreds of meters away. "Go!" And the ones who filled the gap between them and surrounded Hyeon Gyu-ha were the legions of monsters. In an instant, Hyeon Gyu-ha, surrounded by monsters, disappeared. The hunters shouted in shock. “No matter how much you are a genius, how can you possibly take down a hidden boss that’s commanding an entire legion by yourself?!” “That bastard! Is he crazy or something, swinging his sword at his own side?!” It was before the hunters' cries had even ended. Kwaaaaah ! The wave that was emitted with the momentum of splitting a mountain split the monsters that were coming like a tidal wave in two at once. The world was dyed blood red by the surging fountain of blood and the monsters’ final screams. The view that contained the horizon was split in two. A feeling of dizziness came over him as if the entire dungeon had been cut in half by his sword. The hunters groaned at the unbelievable sight of the intangible energy being emitted in a tangible form. Someone muttered his nickname as a groan. One-man army. What could compare to the ability to fight the hidden boss commanding the legion alone, if not the legion? Even as Hyeon Gyu-ha attacked the monsters in front, corpses impaled by Fragarach were piling up behind him. “………………Isn’t that a Fragarach?” “It seems that Fragarach can only be used for defense…………….” “It looks like the thing you’re holding in your hand is Zulfikar……………….” “A few years back, I saw the Yongdu Sword too. Exactly how many artifacts is he carrying?” “Is it okay to just have it? It’s a monster, so I can manipulate it however I want, damn it.” The hunters could no longer even think of interfering and retreated as bystanders, and even that time did not last more than a few minutes. Hyeon Gyu-ha's Zulfikar, which leaped the remaining distance in one breath, reflected the sunlight dazzlingly. The blade was blocked by Nzinga's spear, but the momentum carried by the spear was significantly lower than at first. The next blow struck hard and the spear blade finally shattered, and Hyeon Gyu-ha’s hand pierced Nzinga’s chest. Hyeon Gyu-ha’s blood-soaked hand, which had come out through his back, was clutching a handful of flesh. The face of Nzinga, bent back sharply, was visible to In Yoo-shin. In her eyes, the blue sky and the scorching African sun must have been reflected. The image of a wealthy and abundant country created by her imagination. Was Nzinga, who said he lived a life without regrets, satisfied with his last war? It may be an illusion, but I felt like I had met her gaze even though we were very far apart. It was the first time that her eyes were faintly smiling. [Hidden Boss 'The King Who Respects Every Blade of Grass' has died.] [Unique area 'Two Kingdoms' is unlocked. All strengthening and weakening are removed.] [Time left until reset: 24 hours 00 minutes 00 seconds] “Whoa.” Hyeon Gyu-ha took a deep breath in front of the hidden boss who had melted into thin air without even leaving a corpse behind. If it had been any other time, he would have lifted In Yoo-shin and made him come to him, but he slowly approached him. The hunters who had gathered together, muttering and not being able to speak loudly, slowly stepped aside. Through the wide gap, their eyes, clearly exhausted and even more painful, turned to In Yoo-shin. "Sorry." The one who should apologize is me, who is incompetent and has enslaved you. I am the one who has been saved by you and still harbors cruel thoughts. In Yoo-shin bit his lower lip and grabbed his hand, which was soaked in blood, without hesitation. Hyeon Gyu-ha blinked for a moment and buried his face in Inyushin’s crown. Hyeon Gyu-ha's irregular breathing gradually subsided into a steady rhythm. [Name: Henri Raymond Charles Françoise VII] [Current status: Murderous. Affectionate. Anxious] 11. The system seemed to have determined that the inside of this gate was some kind of dungeon after the disappearance of the 'King who respects even a single blade of grass'. It printed a message that the unique area had been released along with the reset time. Since it was so large, 24 hours was not enough to collect resources. Since it was a monster wave, there were so many corpses that it was hard to step on. Lee Hye-yeon, who decided to first move the corpses outside the gate before collecting them, contacted someone outside the gate. The public servant hunters led by Lee Hye-yeon began to busily clean up the surroundings. Although in principle Hyeon Gyu-ha should have faced internal discipline, he was simply let go given his achievement of hunting the hidden boss alone, and because there was also the matter of In Yoo-shin. Above all, the most valuable resource in the dungeon is the boss's crystal stone. In this case, of course, it is the hidden boss's crystal stone. Since two hidden bosses appeared with one crystal stone, even Lee Hye-yeon, who is not a researcher, was curious about things like the energy content and efficiency. Surely there won't be a third one . Thinking that, Lee Hye-yeon searched the place where Hyeon Gyu-ha had defeated the 'King who respects even a single blade of grass', and then made a suspicious expression before screaming. "There is no crystal stone!" The Hidden Boss's Crystal Stone is large and bright, so it stands out no matter where you look. However, this time, I thought it was hard to see because of the overgrown bushes, but that wasn't the case. There was none. No matter how hard I looked, I couldn't find the stone of 'the king who respects even a single blade of grass.' “Gyu-ha- ya !” Lee Hye-yeon ran straight to Hyeon Gyu-ha, who was washing the blood on his hands with water from a water bottle in the distance. “Didn’t you get a crystal stone when you hunted the hidden boss earlier? There wasn’t one?!” “There’s no way there wouldn’t be a crystal stone. Did you look for it carefully?” “It’s not there! I looked through my eyes and it’s not there!” “Then I don’t know either.” "Wow, this is crazy. Where the hell did the crystal stone go?" There were more than a few hunters who witnessed Hyeon Gyu-ha kill the 'King who respects even a single blade of grass'. There was definitely no sign that he had taken the crystal stone separately. He was not the kind of guy who would secretly take the crystal stone for money. “The fact that the Hidden Boss has reappeared is unprecedented. Didn’t it consume all of the energy of the Crystal Stone when it appeared twice?” "......Eeum That sounds plausible. Of course, since this is the first time something like this has happened, I can't guarantee that the Hidden Boss's Crystal Stone will remain like before." “If you have any doubts, should I just lay out my entire inventory?” “No, you don’t have to. Even the hidden boss's crystal is just pocket change to you, so surely no one would swipe that, would they?” "Exactly. How much could that measly thing be worth anyway?" Lee Hye-yeon seemed to accept his guess despite her troubled expression, and Hyeon Gyu-ha had a calm expression as if he had nothing to be afraid of. Next to him, In Yoo-shin was secretly sweating profusely. '…… The crystal stone was stolen.' ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: If you wanna become a translator, editor or proofreader, please use the discord link given below and follow the instructions in the recruit channel. 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A thin, hot sob flowed out. "………………Yoo-shin- ssi ." A wet, cracked voice enveloped In Yoo-shin. Hyeon Gyu-ha, who was always shameless and confident enough to make you laugh, spat out only one word: his name. He desperately held onto that one thing, as if that was all he had. I felt like my chest was being suffocated by the tight embrace that made it impossible for me to breathe properly, but I felt relieved by this pressure. I mistook the distorted look on his face as being due to the pressure, not the cruel words that were tearing at my insides. In Yoo-shin stretched out his arms and hugged his broad back. His trembling back could not find any rest. He gently stroked his back and felt his hands get wet, so he looked at him with a start. It wasn’t an illusion. It was blood. “Gyu-ha- ssi ! Where are you hurt?” "………………ah." He quickly swept Hyeon Gyu-ha’s back, who was still hugging him without responding properly to those words.  I could feel something particularly wet near his left side. I immediately healed him. I thought that wasn’t enough, so I also gave him a buff that restored his stamina and mana. Only then did Hyeon Gyu-ha come to his senses a little and look down at In Yoo-shin. His shattered pupils slowly reassembled and In Yoo-shin’s image began to form. It was extremely painful and difficult. “I……………… I shouldn’t have let you go…………….” “I don’t care. It was the best I could do at the time.” Hyeon Gyu-ha's face became even more distorted in sorrow. “Don’t say that. I didn’t care whether all those people died or not. If I had known I would lose you, I would have done it myself. In Yoo-shin covered his lips. I could guess what he was going to say. I also thought that my life was more precious than the lives of many people. To hide his fear, he hugged Hyeon Gyu-ha’s shoulders and buried his face in them. Just like 14 years ago. His wide arms, just like then, held In Yoo-hin with the sound of his heart beating even more violently than then. On the subject of that warmth, the question of why you saved me felt so horrible.  In Yoo-shin bit his lower lip. If you hear the sound of my heart being scratched, will you also regret meeting me? “Are you not hurt?” *** “Really.” "Really?" "Really." Even after confirming that there was not a single scratch, In Yoo-shin was still uneasy and answered patiently to Hyeon Gyu-ha, who kept checking and checking and checking. It was as good as starving, so other than being hungry, he was fine. “It’s really, really, really, nothing. They said they'd even send a hidden boss, but I couldn't go out because I was scared of the monster...………….” “Where is the hidden boss?” In Yoo-shin, who was startled by those words and looked around, finally realized that this was the house he had been in before. It seemed like Nzinga had moved it when the memory came back. He swallowed a sigh and gently pressed his chest. He seemed to be having a normal conversation, but it seemed like he himself was having a hard time calming down. “There’s a place like a shrine outside. Go there.” Hyeon Gyu-ha frowned. “I thought it was one of the common monsters because its mana was weak…….” “Gyu-ha- ssi , are there any other injuries?” “I don’t know. I’m not in my right mind.” The suit, which had been clean just a few hours ago, was now stained. Even though In Yoo-shin had treated the wounds, he was upset because he could see traces of arrows and fire on his shoulders and trouser legs. The wounds there seemed to have healed, but he applied healing just in case. In Yoo-shin bit his lips hard so that he couldn't see. If it weren't for me, he wouldn't have been hurt like this. “Squeak…….” Perhaps because he didn’t wear the ring,  8- se  who had been watching from behind In Yoo-shin's legs approached and put his face on Hyeon Gyu-ha's shoe. As Hyeon Gyu-ha rubbed the shoulder covered by the milky-white heal, his gaze lowered. There was clearly a ring on In Yoo-shin's left hand, who was using heals on him. As he received the care and attention of Master, a deep sense of relief and joy reflexively surged, and at the same time, a sense of anxiety that had dug deep into his mind began to spread. “There is a place where the clothes are torn. Here……………….” He pressed his lips against In Yoo-shin's, feeling impatient. When he knocked carefully, he dug deep into his mouth, which opened hesitantly but narrowly. The warmth that mixed with the sweetness was like the scent he had enjoyed a few hours ago, but the lingering anxiety did not subside easily. Hyeon Gyu-ha desperately hugged In Yoo-shin and sucked his tongue deeply several times, longing for his warmth. *** As soon as he went outside, the house disappeared in an instant as if it had never existed. The same was true of the place where Nzinga had been. A meadow full of tall grass spread out before my eyes, and Nzinga, holding a spear, walked out with a thump. “Yoo-shin- ssi , please step back.” As In Yoo-shin stepped back, a tall umbrella acacia tree rose up behind him, as if telling him that this was a safe zone. I was sure that Nzinga would not take me hostage or harm me. That would not be the just war she wanted. Hyeon Gyu-ha and Nzinga stood facing each other in the middle of the meadow. They began without exchanging greetings or even chatting. The mana of the insignificant Nzinga exploded to the point where even In Yoo-shin could feel it, and Hyeon Gyu-ha immediately fired the anti-material sniper rifle he had taken out of the subspace. In Yoo-shin unconsciously covered his ears at the extremely loud gunshot sound even though it was quite far away, and 8- se  in the pouch also twitched. The bullet seemed to be a direct hit on Nzinga. But the ground quivered, and demonic beasts surged up. The bullet exploded along with the monsters, and before the smoke had even died down, spears flew in. “Tsk.” Hyeon Gyu-ha clicked his tongue briefly and tried to dodge the spear by jumping into the air. At that moment, the lush grass beneath his feet grew and wrapped around his legs like tentacles, blocking his movements. Hyeon Gyu-ha quickly grabbed the spear with his psychokinesis. Then, this time, the space itself changed. Hyeon Gyu-ha was trapped in a much narrower dirt house than the one they had come out of earlier, and the window, taking advantage of the momentary loss of composure, rushed fiercely into the house. Because it was a closed place, he couldn't see the situation from outside. Only the loud noise made In Yoo-shin's heart pound.  I had no doubt about how strong Hyeon Gyu-ha was. However, judging from his appearance earlier, he didn't seem to have rested at all since the auction house. Is he okay? Hyeon Gyu-ha, who came out of the house with the wall of the house collapsing along with the smoky dirt, threw the broken spear. In Yoo-shin swept his chest with relief. There seemed to be no injuries. The spear, which had been absorbed into the dirt floor, rose again in Nzinga’s hand. “This 'unique domain' thing is really annoying.” “If you're going to deploy a field, I'll wait. Ah, was it impossible here?” “Even if it were possible, it wouldn’t have been necessary.” As soon as he finished speaking, dozens of anti-tank guns pulled out of the subspace poured out shells. A barrier of demonic power appeared in front of Nzinga, and the ground shook. The trees that had sprouted from the grassland that had been nothing but bushes blocked the path of the shells, and the buildings that suddenly appeared blocked Hyeon Gyu-ha’s path. Every time he blinked, the scenery changed dizzily, mixing in the sound of barriers exploding and chaos. Feeling dizzy, In Yoo-shin tightly closed his eyes and opened them. He also understood what was happening. It seemed that Nzinga had withdrawn her power from fighting the Hunters. This place, declared as Nzinga’s territory, remembered the two kingdoms and people she had ruled in her lifetime. The countless changing landscapes must have been fragments of the two kingdoms. This land itself was Hyeon Gyu-ha’s enemy. “I see. Is this the extent of the firepower?” As Nzinga stomped her feet, realizing the power of the unfamiliar weapon, a group of monsters shouting loudly rose from her shadow and the ground. The monsters in the form of warriors brandished weapons that could not be broken or dulled, and attacked Hyeon Gyu-ha in unison as if they were one body. The newly appeared machine guns were spraying bullets at the monsters, but this was not a free land for him. Buildings and trees suddenly appeared out of nowhere from outside his field of vision, obstructing his shots and his flight, and the monster was absorbed into the ground just before it was shot, then rose up from behind Hyeon Gyu-ha and attacked. He shook off the pursuit, soared high up, and fired his gun, and this time a war elephant appeared. The sound of guns being fired in rapid succession, the cries of monsters, and the roar of war elephants resonated loudly. In Yoo-shin, who was anxiously staring, suddenly felt something strange. Hyeon Gyu-ha’s actions felt somewhat weaker compared to when they had fought before. 'I'm so tired....... Ah, it’s a debuff!' He quickly checked the status window and saw that the debuff effect from when the unique domain was declared was still in effect. Since the decrease in ability value is applied relative to the absolute value, I, who was already at the bottom, didn’t feel much of a difference, but Hyeon Gyu-ha would be different. I was even more worried because it felt like I was moving with heavy iron weights attached to my arms and legs. As In Yoo-shin had expected, Hyeon Gyu-ha felt similarly. 'I guess we'll have to give up on pushing forward with firepower.' As the monsters were being destroyed by his attacks, it felt like he was steadily reducing the hidden boss's stamina. However, in a situation where his mana was reduced by 20 percent, the worst cost-effective attack of coating the bullet with mana was damaging the longer it lasted. Nzinga, who had been concentrating on moving the domain and commanding the monsters, muttered quietly. “Your strength probably isn’t at this level.” “It’s a warm-up.” Hyeon Gyu-ha threw away the guns that he no longer needed and glanced behind him. Although he was far away, he could clearly see the expression that In Yoo-shin was making. He bit his lips hard. Wasn’t I the one who made that expression? Nothing could replace the pain I had endured at this gate. If so, I had to end that time right here, right now. Hyeon Gyu-ha took out Fragarach (a weapon from Celtic mythology) from his inventory. His mana-infused sword spun around. [Henri Raymond Charles François VII partially releases the artifact 'Heir Padishah's Eternal Conquest'.] ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: If you wanna become a translator, editor or proofreader, please use the discord link given below and follow the instructions in the recruit channel. We made a discord server! please join us!

CH 8   Finally, the day to leave for Germany arrived.   The once-cozy room now felt hollow, stripped of all the furniture and familiar things. Boxes had been sealed and shipped off to Yoo Ji-han’s family home days before, leaving only bare walls and the quiet echo of footsteps where laughter used to live.   Chae Yoo-jeong stood in the middle of the room, a quiet sigh slipping from his lips. The air felt different, much lighter, but not in a comforting way. It was the kind of emptiness that echoed.   ‘Seeing this place like this… so empty… it kind of hurts.’   A faint, melancholic smile tugged at his lips. It didn’t quite reach his eyes.   ‘It’s like the memories are still here, clinging to the corners... but everything else is…gone.’   He slowly lowered his luggage onto the wooden floor and unzipped the largest bag, kneeling down to check through the contents one last time.   ‘Passport… clothes… computer setup… phone…’   His fingers brushed over each item as he murmured the list under his breath, lips barely moving. Then, with quiet focus, he began checking everything one by one, just to be sure. A small part of him knew it was just nerves, but this last-minute ritual brought a bit of calm to his thoughts.   He paused when he reached a small, framed photo tucked into a side pocket. It was the one he’d taken with Yoo Ji-han, together, the day they decided to move abroad. A soft, fond smile flickered across his lips.   ‘It’s really happening…huh…we’re finally doing this.’   He zipped the bag closed, stood up, and took one last look around the room.   ‘Ji-han Hyung should be still sleeping…hm…’   Sure enough, Yoo Ji-han was lying peacefully on the bed, his breathing slow and steady. The exhaustion from last night’s farewell dinner still lingered in his features. His co-workers had sent him off with warm smiles, heartfelt words, and lingering hugs, but Yoo Ji-han just refused them and he had simply grinned and said he’d be back in two years.   Chae Yoo-jeong sat down on the bed beside Yoo Ji-han. Watching him now, curled under the covers, a wave of affection washed over him. There was something deeply comforting about seeing Yoo Ji-han at peace, even while everything around them was about to change.   "My beautiful hyung."   Leaning over slightly so as not to wake him, Chae Yoo-jeong gently brushed a few strands of hair from Ji-han’s face, then placed a soft kiss on his cheek.   This would be the first real break Yoo Ji-han had gotten in such a long time. Chae Yoo-jeong could hardly contain his excitement. They’d finally be free…free to go on dates, explore new places, and just… be together.   And not only that…   ‘Yoo Ji-han Hyung had his way with me…….His dull eyes, his sweet lips…that turned out to be so passionate…… Just thinking about it makes me hard.’   Chae Yoo-jeong thought back to their first anniversary day.   “What are you thinking about, Yoo-jeong- ah ?”   Yoo Ji-han suddenly asked, popping up right beside Chae Yoo-jeong’s ear.   Startled, Chae Yoo-jeong flinched, his heart skipping a beat, and quickly replied. He swept his chest to calm down his rapidly beating heart.   “It’s nothing, Hyung! Nothing!”   ‘When did he wake up?’   Chae Yoo-jeong wondered, cheeks flushing a warm pink as embarrassment crept over him.   He bit his lower lip, eyes darting away as he tried to hide the small smile tugging at the corners of his mouth, completely caught off guard by Yoo Ji-han’s teasing tone. A soft warmth bloomed in his cheeks, making his heart beat a little faster.   “Don’t lie, Yoo-jeong- ah …”   Yoo Ji-han murmured, his voice still low and teasing.   Chae Yoo-jeong opened his mouth to respond, but Yoo Ji-han was quicker. His dark eyes gleamed with playful mischief as he further added.    “You can’t be thinking about nothing when you’re making such lustful eyes.”   Slowly, Yoo Ji-han’s strong arm slid around Yoo-jeong’s shoulder, pulling him gently but firmly closer. The heat of his body pressed against Chae Yoo-jeong, sending a comforting thrill through him. Yoo Ji-han leaned in, his warm breath brushing against the sensitive skin of Chae Yoo-jeong’s neck before planting a soft, lingering kiss that made his whole-body shiver.   Chae Yoo-jeong’s fingers trembled slightly as he dropped the shirt he had been holding, his body responding without thinking.   “You’re pretty restless, huh?”   Whispering gently, Yoo Ji-han smirked.   At those words, Chae Yoo-jeong instinctively lowered his gaze, his cheeks burning with a mix of shyness and desire. A small shiver but electrifying sensation running down his spine, which caused flashbacks of what happened in their 1st Anniversary day together.   “Hyung… stop teasing me already”   Chae Yoo-jeong said with a shy smile, laughter bubbling up between them. Their voices mingled, filling the room with warmth and joy.   ***   Just as they were about to step out of the apartment, the door flew open.   Out of nowhere, Yoo Kyung-seok barged in, dramatic as ever, his expression exaggerated with betrayal.   “How dare you leave without telling me, Yoo-jeong?!”   Yoo Kyung-seok shouted, stomping toward them.   “If Yoo Ji-han hadn’t told me, I would’ve never known!”   Before Chae Yoo-jeong could even react, Kyung-seok reached out and grabbed both of his cheeks, tugging them with exaggerated frustration.   “Hey! ...Ow—my face! ...Get lost! ...Hyung…”   Chae Yoo-jeong turned to glance at Yoo Ji-han, who was simply watching with a wide, amused smile. Chae Yoo-jeong managed a small smile in return, despite his face being stretched, then shot an irritating but playful glare at Kyung-seok.   He grumbled under his breath, reached behind, and grabbed the back of Kyung-seok’s collar, yanking him off like an annoyingly persistent puppy.   “I couldn’t even take one step out the door.”   From behind, Yoo Ji-han chuckled, clearly entertained by the chaos. He looked at Kyung-seok, shaking his head with a smirk.   “You’re not mad because he didn’t tell you.”   Yoo Ji-han teased, rolling his eyes as he continued.   “You’re mad because you didn’t get a dramatic goodbye.”   Yoo Kyung-seok gasped, clutching his chest like he’d just been mortally wounded.   “Exactly! How could you rob me of my big farewell moment?”   Kyung-seok wailed dramatically, spinning around as if he were performing on a theatre stage.   “Do you know how long I rehearsed my goodbye speech? I even picked the perfect outfit!”   Just then, Kang Ji-ye, his supposed girlfriend, appeared behind him with a big smile and a slightly exasperated gaze. The chaos unfolding in front of them made Chae Yoo-jeong feel like a silent background character in a cartoon. His expression went blank, like a white cardboard cutout, as he quietly turned to look at Yoo Ji-han.   Yoo Ji-han stood off to the side, meeting his gaze with an apologetic smile.   “I’m sorry for letting them come.”   Chae Yoo-jeong sighed, releasing the last of his irritation. Yoo Ji-han continued.   “But… they’re your important people, you know.”   Kang Ji-ye smirked as she watched the two lovebirds exchange soft looks. With a tug, she pulled Kyung-seok away from Yoo-jeong, who looked back like a cat being dragged away from its favorite lap, eyes wide and betrayed.   “Come on, drama king.”   She said, tugging at his arm.   “Give a room for these departing couples, will ya?”   Kang Ji-ye spoke to Yoo Kyung-seok, who was pouting over the fact that his younger brother was finally going off to college, something that he owed entirely to Yoo Ji-han.   It wasn’t just that, either. Chae Yoo-jeong had changed. He was no longer the cold, indifferent kid he’d been back in middle school. Somewhere along the way, he had grown warmer, more open, more flexible.   They had just started to become close, talking without walls between them. It had taken years to get here. And now, just as things were finally beginning to feel right between them… he had to leave.   “Yeah, yeah. Save your worries for later.”   Kang Ji-ye said lightly, cutting through the heaviness in the air.   “They’ll come back, you know.”   With that, they rode the elevator down together. The quiet hum of the machine was the only sound for a moment, while everyone lost in their own thoughts.   At the ground floor, they stepped out of the building and walked toward the car in silence. When they reached it, they quietly loaded their luggage into the trunk. Once everything was packed, they climbed in.   Kang Ji-ye slid into the driver’s seat, adjusting her posture with quiet focus. Yoo Kyung-seok sat beside her in the passenger seat, arms crossed, still visibly sulking. In the back seat, Yoo Ji-han and Chae Yoo-jeong sat close together, holding each other’s hand tightly, as if bracing for what was to come.   After a while, they arrived at the airport. The moment the car stopped, they began unloading the luggage. But before they could finish, a crowd suddenly began to gather around them.   Some were Yoo Ji-han’s old friends. Others were Chae Yoo-jeong’s former teammates, already teasing him with big grins on their faces, their presence lightening the heavy mood of parting.   Among them, one figure stepped forward, player Tenet ‘Kwon Do-hyun’ that has approached Chae Yoo-jeong with a confident stride, raising his right hand for a handshake. Startled, Chae Yoo-jeong blinked and instinctively reached out, accepting it.   “It’s nice to see you, doing better now. Better than ever.”   Kwon Do-hyun said, his smile edged with something bittersweet.   “Better than ever.”   Kwon Do-hyun said, while smiling bitterly. Chae Yoo-jeong offered a small smile in return, subtle. but dazzling enough that a few of Yoo Ji-han’s college friends nearly fainted on the spot.   “I didn’t know your boyfriend was a supermodel.”   “He’s not a supermodel. He just models from time to time.”   Yoo Ji-han chuckled and continued the chit chat with his friends, laughing along as they teased. But even as he smiled, his eyes drifted back to Chae Yoo-jeong and Kwon Do-hyun. He watched them for a moment, watched the way they spoke, the subtle way Chae Yoo-jeong carried himself now.   Yoo Ji-han blinked slowly, a faint, bitter smile tugging at his lips.   ‘The kid I once knew… has grown so much in just a year. Time really flew by.’   Yoo Ji-han thought, his gaze soft, lingering on Chae Yoo-jeong with quiet pride. Then, breaking the stillness with a bright smile, he said.   “We should get into the queue line now.”   Yoo Ji-han slapped lightly the back of Chae Yoo-jeong and then dragged him inside the airport building. Yoo Ji-han’s friends and other people chased after them, while waving their hands and cheering as they hurried toward the terminal, until they couldn't be seen anymore.   After their tickets were checked by the staff members, they boarded onto the airplane and made their way down the narrow aisle, finding their seat numbers.   They found their assigned seats, two side-by-side, next to the aisle. After lifting their luggage into the overhead compartment, they settled into their spots, brushing off the last traces of the morning rush.   Yoo Ji-han leaned over and slid open the window shade beside him. He gazed out, silently admiring the calm view beyond the glass.   There was something peaceful about it….For a moment, he let himself just breathe.   “This... is the first time I’ve left Korea.”   He said softly, eyes still fixed on the horizon. Chae Yoo-jeong reached out, gently took Yoo Ji-han’s hand, and pressed it against his cheek, rubbing on.   “It’s the same for me, Hyung.” Just then, the flight attendants’ voices came through the speakers, clear and polite.   —The airplane will be taking off soon. Please make sure to remember to put on your seat belt.   The speakers of the flight attendants repeated the message again.   The announcement repeated once more as they reached for their belts and clicked them into place. A few minutes later, the airplane began to move, wheels rumbling against the runway before slowly lifting higher, higher, into the clouds.   As the city shrank beneath them, both boys sat in silence, hearts full.   ‘Goodbye, Korea.’   They thought it at the same time, unspoken, but in perfect sync.     --- Credits: Writer: Hoshi Miya Co-writer: Miry We made a Discord Server ! please join us!

Chae Yoo-jeong pushed the door open with his foot, still kissing Yoo Ji-han, who rested comfortably in his arms. Once they stepped into the bedroom, their kisses softened, gentler, but just as intense. Chae Yoo-jeong reached back and closed the door with his leg, then made his way toward the bed.   “Do you want me to lie down with you on top?”   Chae Yoo-jeong asked in a quiet and sincere voice. His eyelashes shimmered slightly, touched by the tears still clinging to the corners of his eyes.   “Yes.”   Yoo Ji-han replied with a small smile on his face.   ‘I'm surprised Chae Yoo-jeong- ah  is being pretty obedient right now.’   Yoo Ji-han slipped out from Chae Yoo-jeong’s dick, which got entangled with Chae Yoo-jeong’s semen. Then, he gently moved away from Chae Yoo-jeong, carefully removing the condom before reaching up to pat his head again.   “You did a really good job.”   Chae Yoo-jeong’s cheeks flushed and warm as he smiled, but he didn’t resist Ji-han’s affection.   “Now… let’s see how I can take off that tail…”   Yoo Ji-han murmured with a smirk.   “…so I can take my turn.”   He chuckled, then glanced at Chae Yoo-jeong’s dilated pupils.   Yoo Ji-han grasped the tail firmly, giving it a gentle, playful shake as he watched Chae Yoo-jeong’s expression twist with flustered pleasure. His eyes widened slightly with some hit of surprise, and then sparkled with growing excitement.   A wonderful idea sparked in his mind as his imagination layed out before him. He grinned mischievously, already planning how to turn the moment into something even more unforgettable.   A smirk tugged at Ji-han’s lips as he felt the way Yoo-jeong’s body reacted, clinging tightly around it. The tip of the tail peeked out, but Ji-han wasn’t about to miss the chance to tease him further. Leaning in close to Chae Yoo-jeong’s face, he whispered softly.   “My dear puppy… why don’t you try to take it off yourself with your hands, so you can see how tight you really are?”   “!...H-Hyung…”   Chae Yoo-jeong’s cheeks flushed a deep red. He looked like he wanted to avert his gaze, but instead, Yoo Ji-han’s voice made it impossible for him to not avoid his gaze. Ji-han gently guided his hand to the bottom, their fingers brushing as they wrapped around the tail together.   “For your Hyung… you’ll do it, won’t you, Yoo-jeong- ah ?”   “…Y-Yeah…” They both held the base of the tail, as their fingers interlaced. Chae Yoo-jeong’s breath hitched as the cool sensation of the metal brushed against his skin.   Yoo Ji-han’s voice lowered, softly and coaxingly as he teased him.   “Twist gently… just like that.”   Chae Yoo-jeong nodded, his brows furrowed in concentration as he followed Ji-han’s guidance. The cold metal balls shifted inside him, making his back arch instinctively.   “Mn…Hyung….mnh…”   They gently pulled the tail, twisting it carefully while pushing it outward. A few drops of precum from Chae Yoo-jeong’s hard dick dripped on his stomach. The cold metal balls inside him grinding against the inner walls sent a shiver through him, causing his back to arch instinctively once again. As the tip of the tail emerged, Yoo Ji-han paused, watching intently and thought about what to do next.   ‘I should make this a bit more challenging. I can’t let this…misery…end here.’   A devilish smile played on Yoo Ji-han’s lips.   He then grabbed both of Chae Yoo-jeong’s hands and gently laid them on the bed, preventing him from touching the tail.   Chae Yoo-jeong looked at Yoo Ji-han with questioning eyes.   “Hyung, wh… wha…”   His words were cut off by Yoo Ji-han’s finger gently pressing against his lips. Being caught up in the vibes from the dimness of the room and the dominance of Yoo Ji-han, a blush formed on his cheeks and his shoulders.   “Let’s do something… interesting!”   Chae Yoo-jeong raised an eyebrow, unable to figure out his intentions, although he was no in the position to think rationally either.   “Some… something interesting?”   “Yeah… something very interesting.”   Yoo Ji-han smiled with his eyes closed, then opened them to meet Chae Yoo-jeong’s flushed face.   “…O… okay…”   “Good. Now listen…”   He paused briefly, waiting until Chae Yoo-jeong nodded before continuing.   “Let’s try to get them out right now.”   Chae Yoo-jeong tried to move his arms, but Yoo Ji-han’s grip tightened firmly. He glanced back into Yoo Ji-han’s eyes and noticed the smirk playing on his lover’s face. After a few seconds, his eyes widened as realization dawned.   “You mean… without my hands? Alone, Hyung- ah ?”   “Yes.”   Yoo Ji-han smiled, then gave a gentle peck on Chae Yoo-jeong’s cheek.   “I’ll reward you with a kiss every time you manage to get one ball out. What do you say?”   ‘I didn’t realize Hyung had planned this so thoroughly. It felt like he completely dominated me just by the way he spoke….no, he is already doing that from the start…’   “So…”   Looking at Yoo Ji-han, Chae Yoo-jeong saw the playful spark in his eyes, the kind that always made his heart race. His hyung’s warm smile deepened the blush on his cheeks.   ‘That smile… could make me do anything for you, hyung.’   “…O-okay… a-as my hyung wishes.”   Yoo Ji-han’s smile grew wider as he heard Chae Yoo-jeong’s words. He leaned in and gently kissed Chae Yoo-jeong’s forehead.   “Good,” Yoo Ji-han whispered, his tone soft but confident.   “Let’s take it one step at a time.”   He started to focus carefully, determined to fulfill Yoo Ji-han’s request. Slowly, Chae Yoo-jeong pushed one metal ball, feeling the others shift behind it, as he flexed his lower inside muscles to move. It was only after a few minutes of just inhaling and exhaling, he managed to push one out. Yoo Ji-han gently kissed him on the forehead and patted his head with his free hand.   “Hy….hyung….mn.”   “Good job, Yoo-jeong-ah. You can do it.”   “Hic….mn….yeah…”   Although Chae Yoo-jeong was gasping for air, due to how exhausted he was, he still smiled faintly and continued to push the next ones. Little by little, the balls began to come out, and the effort made Chae Yoo-jeong let out soft moans. Hearing him made Yoo Ji-han so happy that he nearly lost himself just watching.   ‘God dammit… how can he look so cute and hot at the same time?’   Yoo Ji-han closed his eyes for a few seconds to compose himself.   ‘Yoo Ji-han, control yourself!’   He opened his eyes when he heard Chae Yoo-jeong moan a little louder, signaling he’d succeeded in pushing another one out. Yoo Ji-han ran his fingers through Chae Yoo-jeong’s hair and kissed his forehead.   “Great job, puppy… just a little more, and you’ll be done.”   After a while, Chae Yoo-jeong managed to push out the final ball. Yoo Ji-han leaned in and kissed him deeply as Chae Yoo-jeong muffled soft moans, his eyes dilated. Yoo Ji-han then gently prepared Chae Yoo-jeong’s widened hole with his hands, before placing a condom onto his dick. Chae Yoo-jeong stared down nervously as Yoo Ji-han’s dick slowly slid inside him. For a brief moment, it felt like it might tear. An unfamiliar tightness caused by the lingering presence of the toy tail still stretching him. Yet, despite the initial discomfort, a wave of unexpected pleasure rippled through him, sending shivers that radiated from deep within. His body instinctively adjusted, trembling under the mingling sensations of tightness and warmth.   ‘I know he’s about the same size as me, but this feels…so different.’   A bead of drool slipped from Chae Yoo-jeong’s mouth as Yoo Ji-han thrust deeply all at once. His back arched instinctively, nipples hardening, while his abs flexed tightly against his stomach. Chae Yoo-jeong’s eyes widened in surprise, his breath catching for a moment.   “Ah....hic….hyung….”   Yoo Ji-han smirked, eyes flickering with amusement.   “It’s so cute seeing your abs tense up like that.”   Yoo Ji-han’s fingers lightly poked the taut muscles on Chae Yoo-jeong’s stomach, causing them to flex sharply as his back arched further in response. Leaning in, Yoo Ji-han pressed soft kisses along the defined ridges of his abs before trailing his tongue slowly across the warm skin, making Chae Yoo-jeong shiver and flinch with surprise.   A sly smirk spread across Yoo Ji-han’s lips as he sank his teeth gently into one of the sculpted muscles, eliciting a sharp intake of breath. Without missing a beat, he shifted his attention to Chae Yoo-jeong’s nipples, teasing and flicking them expertly as he rocked his hips back and forth, drawing out every flicker of sensation.   Although Chae Yoo-jeong was unfamiliar with this sort of pleasure, Chae Yoo-jeong poured out moans like a virgin, unable to withstand the pleasure for the first time. Maybe, Chae Yoo-jeong was born submissive so perhaps he was also a natural bottom? Yoo Ji-han looked down at Chae Yoo-jeong with tenderness, gently brushing his hair away from his face.   “You’re doing so well, my puppy.”   Yoo Ji-han whispered, his voice full of warmth and encouragement.   Chae Yoo-jeong’s cheeks flushed, but he felt comforted by the calm strength in Yoo Ji-han’s gaze. Despite the unfamiliar feelings, he trusted him completely.   “Mn….and yo….you too hyung…mn…ngh…it….it feel so…”   “So?”   Chae Yoo-jeong clamped his mouth shut, trying to contain the sounds rising in his throat. Seeing this, Yoo Ji-han's gaze deepened as he leaned in and moved with sudden, intense determination.   “Ji-han Hyung!!!”   “Yoo-jeong- ah , how does it feel?”   “Hic….goo….good hyung!!!!”   Yoo Ji-han looked down and grabbed Chae Yoo-jeong’s dick, which throbbed in bright red color. Tears fell from his face as he moaned again and his shoulders tensed upwards.   “N–No! I can’t cum anymore!”   Chae Yoo-jeong spoke as he tried to move his hand towards the grabbed dick. Yoo Ji-han shook it up and down and curved the dick in a hurry, while slamming the ass at the same time. Soon, both Yoo Ji-han and Chae Yoo-jeong surrendered to the moment, climaxing together, their breaths tangled in quiet harmony.   Chae Yoo-jeong’s arched back slowly relaxed as he let out a deep breath. Covering his face with one hand, he sighed.   “It's over, right? I’m completely worn out.”   Chae Yoo-jeong’s hole twitched as it missed the warmth that used to exist inside previously. He raised both hands weakly in surrender, eyes half-lidded, lips still parted from the heat of the moment.   Yoo Ji-han, noticing this, tilted his head with a smirk. His eyes glinted with amusement as he leaned in a little closer.   “Is this an invitation to go more? Your body is definitely telling a different story from your mouth.” “Ngh……” "Oh? Is that, you giving up... or begging for more? Because the way you’re twitching down there? That’s not surrender…that’s a clear invitation."   Yoo Ji-han chuckled slowly, eyes glinting with mischief.   "Your mouth might say stop, but your body’s screaming for me."   Yoo Ji-han puts his dick in, slowly, after placing another condom. ***   MR: Damn, Yoo Ji-han-hyung is so bold and dominant—I love it. And with his submissive puppy, they’re one of the best couples I’ve ever seen. I hope I helped portray those two well. HM: Thank you so much for writing this. You really did best in trying to figure out what I was visualising. --- Credits: Writer: Hoshi Miya Co-writer: Miry We made a Discord Server ! please join us!