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‘How did he get here?!’ It was very surprising, but now was not the time to answer such a question.  In Yoo-shin hurriedly got up from his chair and wiped the tteokbokki  stains from his lips. Well, there were still remnants of tteokbokki  scattered on the table. “Today! I was going to eat tteokbokki  just for today and exercise hard again starting tomorrow! Really!” “……” “Starting tomorrow, I’ll start again—no, not until I finish eating just this……” “……” “No, no! I’m going to the gym right now!” “……” Although Hyeon Gyu-ha said nothing, In Yoo-shin began to feel guilty on his own and made a spontaneous admission as he packed his phone and bag, then flinched belatedly. ‘…… Why is Gyu-ha -ssi  so silent?’ Normally, this would be his moment to say something embarrassing, but strangely he wasn’t saying anything. Moreover, for some reason, even the surrounding area was quiet. You should be hearing the sounds of murmurs and the clicking of cameras mixed together. Feeling guilty about being caught after attempting to escape, In Yoo-shin, who had been avoiding looking him in the face, anxiously raised his gaze. “……!” And I was so surprised that I almost hiccupped. There was absolutely no expression on Hyeon Gyu-ha’s face as he stood still in front of the booth and looked at me. As if all emotions had been utterly removed. Looking at him, his eyes that used to have a mischievous smile lingering in them became dried out, and his pale, colorless face was as frigid as despair. Even the feeling of extreme boredom Yoo-shin had often worried about when looking at Hyeon Gyu-ha felt more welcoming this. Even the joyful atmosphere of the festival became crumbled and stained with ash-gray. The crowd, who were surprised and delighted by his sudden appearance, swallowed an ominous feeling, not knowing what to do. Meanwhile, Hyeon Gyu-ha walked in. Thud, thud, thud.  The sound of walking boots quietly stepping closer was the same as that from a past encounter, but In Yoo-shin was bewildered by the oppressive emotional weight that couldn’t even be compared to that time. “…… Gyu-ha -ssi .” Was it ever this difficult to call his name? The sound of footsteps stopped right before him. Hyeon Gyu-ha was a man Yoo-shin always looked up to, but today his height felt incredibly distant. The dry, ash-gray gaze moved with stiffness and difficulty, and drew In Yoo-shin in. The tips of his cold fingers limply rose up and caressed his cheek—as if to confirm that he was there. Over and over. Again and again. A soft sigh flowed out of his mouth weakly, like the thin tremor spreading from his fingertips. The next moment, In Yoo-shin was clutched in desperate arms. “…… Don’t abandon me.” The hand that held the back of his head tightly, the arm that hugged his waist, the breath pouring onto his forehead and cheek. Everything. Of Hyeon Gyu-ha. [Name: Henry Raymond Charles Francois VII] [Current Status: —] In Yoo-shin realized that he was super screwed. * “Guild Leader, I think it would be a good idea to take a look at this before entering the dungeon.” “What is it?” Caught by his secretary Han Jun-su before leaving the office, Gong Tae-seong looked down at the tablet while standing in front of the door. On it was a live video with the title, ‘A Livestream of the Korea University Daedong Festival!’ ( Daedong  is a common name for the large-scale festivals held by Korean universities.) Although the place had no apparent relevance, there must be a reason he was told to watch it. Gong Tae-seong’s eyebrows twitched as he quietly observed the video. He pinched his brow repeatedly with his index finger and thumb, and after closing and opening his eyes, he looked again. An unchanging sight was spread out before his eyes. The sight of that guy wearing the same black leather jacket all year round was astounding no matter how many times Tae-seong looked at him. Hugging someone passionately. - …… Don’t abandon me. For a moment, Gong Tae-seong fell into a state of shock, wondering if he were under a curse or illusion and was hallucinating. Viewers in the live chat room were also feeling a similar shock. [??? What is this?] [What did he just say??] [??????] [Is it true that he told him to not abandon him? Fuck.] [I thought I heard wrong, but is it true?] [??ㅋㅋ???ㅋㅋㅋㅋ?] [ㅋㅋㅋㅋ No, no matter how you look at it, isn’t Hyeon Gyu-ha hugging him...? ㅋㅋㅋㅋ] [I guess that’s right. ㅋㅋㅋㅋ Abandoning him, ㅋㅋㅋ just in time. ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ He was dumped!! ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ] [He was shaking off all sorts of hardships as if he were the only one in the world dating. ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ] [So, the boyfriend dumped Hyeon Gyu-ha and was filming a tteokbokki mukbang, and Hyeon Gyu-ha chased after him and is clinging onto him??] [Not boyfriend, EX-boyfriend, yeah.] [Tteokbokki’s league >>>>>> Hyeon Gyu-ha’s league.] [Wow, it seems like he’s so tiny he can't even be seen behind Hyeon Gyu-ha’s back, but to think he’s aiming to be with the S-class! What courage! Let’s see his spirit, omg omg.] [S-rank in terms of ambition, omg omg.] [So even with Hyeon Gyu-ha’s looks, he gets rejected, huh… Since there is no hope for me in this life, I guess I’ll just go measure the water temperature in the Han River or something……] [ㅋㅋㅋ Can I watch this fun content for free?] In proportion to the rapidly growing speed of the chat room, the number of viewers tuning in at the same time was also rapidly increasing. Gong Tae-seong felt like his mind was being polluted as he continued to watch the video, so he just turned it off. “…… Was it real love?” “I guess it was.” “It’s not that Hyeon Gyu-ha is pretending to be in a relationship out of necessity, but that he is really blinded by love and is showing such ugly behavior?” “It’s love, so there’s nothing you can do.” “ Haa .” Han Jun-su wiped his moist eyes with a voice filled with emotion. If a small person did that, it might be cute, but a big guy acting like that was really disgusting.  Gong Tae-seong pushed the tablet away from his face and gestured. “Give me the data you researched on In Yoo-shin.” I was planning to check it after I returned from the dungeon, but I felt like I should check it now. The profile was brief. In Yoo-shin. 22 years old. Born in Seoul. Currently working as a contract civil servant at the Ministry of Ability. His awakening ability is F-class taming. “Is it possible to get an F rank as a tamer? Does that mean he has almost no mana?” “It is true that his mana rating is low, but more than anything, he is limited to rodents.” “This is the first time I’ve heard that taming is limited to rodents.” Awakening was also a matter of luck, and what ability you awakened with also depends entirely on luck. There were also many people who had minor awakening abilities, such as raising the volume of their voices or sweating less. In Gong Tae-seong’s judgment, In Yoo-shin’s ability was the most useless one of all time. How on earth could you tame a rat and use it for something? No matter how much I thought about it, there seemed to be no possibility of creating synergy with Hyeon Gyu-ha’s abilities. “If not his ability, then what on earth did Hyeon Gyu-ha fall in love with? He’s just a kid with a young-looking face.” “There is no reason when it comes to falling in love.” He ignored Han Jun-su’s sugary words and turned to the next page. This time, there was something that caught my eye.  Gong Tae-seong slightly gathered his eyebrows. “Tsk. What kind of adoption goes wrong twice?” He was adopted at the age of 5, but was given away less than a year later, and was adopted and given away again the following year. The second dismissal was due to the police finding out the circumstances of child abuse. Afterward, he was transferred to the Dalgasa Orphanage in Kaesong, where he lived until he graduated from high school, worked part-time, and then passed the recruitment of high school graduates for the Ministry of Ability. It was a brief background. “So you’re saying he’s not living with Hyeon Gyu-ha right now?” “They live separately, but Hyeon Gyu-ha drives him to and from work every day.” “Then I guess I can meet him later in the evening.” “Are you going to go in person? He refers to him as Master. With Hyeon Gyu-ha clinging to him that much, do you really think he’d leave him alone just because it’s evening?” “…… That’s certainly true.” Gong Tae-seong nodded without realizing it. If Hyeon Gyu-ha had the personality, he would have taken some action. I’m sure it’s not like he’s protecting him…… No, I’m not certain. I couldn’t believe it, but the video I just watched kept coming back to me. Gong Tae-seong sighed and nervously imagined the back of Hyeon Gyu-ha, hovering before his eyes. I’ve witnessed something I shouldn’t have seen. “I guess I’ll have to find a way to meet him naturally.” “Regardless of your being the guild leader, it doesn’t look good to be hostile towards Hyeon Gyu-ha’s lover. Please let them have their beautiful relationship. “That’s not my reason, so just shut up and go and do your own thing.” In the document he had irritably thrown at Han Jun-su, a photo of In Yoo-shin fell to the floor. Gong Tae-seong walked away, pushing a face that looked uncharacteristically fair and gentle for a 22-year-old man from the edge of his vision. * Thump, thump, thump. The sound of his rapidly beating heart numbed his senses. What In Yoo-shin felt was a deep embrace, a desperate rush of breath, and the pulse of a racing heart. Everything about Hyeon Gyu-ha. His lips poured out passionate whispers close to his ear. “Is it because I kept saying that I want to kill you? I’ll never say anything like that again.” “Hey, Gyu-ha- ssi .” “It must have been unpleasant. But I only said that to you because I didn’t want to lie to you about other matters. It may sound like an excuse, but it’s true.” “No, no. D-didn’t you see…… my text message?” “…… Message?” Only then did Hyeon Gyu-ha slightly relax his arm and take out his cell phone. His eyebrows twitched greatly as he read the text. Hyeon Gyu-ha stared intently at the cell phone screen, and then slowly lowered his gaze. It was the first time In Yoo-shin saw his pupils get so big. HM: It is at this moment….. I knew…. I want’ed to become In Yoo-shin.. Wwwwwwww and also I need this to become kdrama fr…. It would be so funnywwwww PA: Yes, I knew Gyu wouldn’t even bother checking his phone and just go straight to where Yoo-shin was and make a sweet embarrassing misunderstanding for all people to see….  ✧( ु•⌄• )◞◟( •⌄• ू )✧ Editor M: I expected Hyeon Gyu-ha to crash out, but not like this. (╥﹏╥) ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: PsycheAsylum, Editor M We made a discord server! please join us!

“Are they doing this because of you, Gyu-ha?” “It’s wonderful proof that everyone recognizes Master and me as one set.” In Yoo-shin, who would have pretended not to hear Gyu-ha’s shameless nonsense at any other time, nodded with a blank expression. Hyeon Gyu-ha gently waved a plastic bag, having packed a sandwich for In Yoo-shin who said he had no appetite. “Let’s eat lunch first.” “Sure……” Contrary to his words of agreement, In Yoo-shin chewed his sandwich as if he were lost in thought. Even though it’s my favorite egg mayo sandwich, I couldn’t seem to taste it at all. Hyeon Gyu-ha’s eyes narrowed. What’s the problem? His annual salary, which barely surpassed minimum wage, had already increased several times. “Isn’t it good? With that money, you could go to the university you wanted to go to.” “But it’s not money I got because I’m good at my job.” “Since it’s something that Master’s pet mouse is getting for being so capable, it’s also Master’s money, right? Just think of it like you won a lottery called Hyeon Gyu-ha.” “No. It’s different.” In Yoo-shin, who rarely expressed his opinion, spoke with an unusually firm tone. Hyeon Gyu-ha knew when his firmness came out. “It’s like some kind of fraud. When the taming skill is lifted, it will be over with Gyu-ha.” Ahh. As expected. One corner of Hyeon Gyu-ha’s mouth went up at an angle. “Actually, I even refused the offer from the manager of the Hunter Support Bureau that he would specially hire me to level 7 if personnel changes are made next week. All the attention that comes to me should be enjoyed by Gyu-ha- ssi , not me.” “……” “But it’s tough to find a way to undo taming. I’ve been looking through papers and books from time to time, but I’ve made no progress so far. I’m sorry.” Hyeon Gyu-ha stared in silence at his Master, who was struggling to quickly let go of the leash attached to his neck.  The sense of security of being leashed, the fulfillment of serving Master, and the joy that came from it. …… It’s like I was becoming a dog for real. His lips twisted. Murder. The intent to murder. The emotions that had always dominated him since the age of nine were stirring. Should I kill him? There was no need to imitate an absurdly tame dog. Easy. Fast. Convenient. 〈I know. It’s presumptuous of me to worry about Gyu-ha- ssi .〉 His eyes, which looked on worriedly despite his extreme weakness. The colorful changes in emotion whenever I saw him. The scale in my mind, with murderous intent placed on one pan, creaked fiercely and tilted. In Yoo-shin was a master who provided pleasure worth being held by a leash. Hyeon Gyu-ha smiled and traced his finger along his Master’s cheek. If I were truly a dog, I would have licked it with my tongue. It’s soft and warm. His skin, covered in fine downy fuzz, trembled slightly, but he did not shy away from Gyu-ha’s touch. “You have no intention of moving to another guild, no matter what the conditions are?” “Yes. Even if I have to move, I want to do it with my own capabilities.” “Then I’ll warn them not to bother Yoo-shin- ssi  anymore.” In Yoo-shin was surprised. He wondered if Gyu-ha was going to send a warning through an inter-guild communication channel, but Hyeon Gyu-ha just took a few selfies with the rooftop garden in the background. “Well, they’re perfect without any filters or edits. Choose a photo you like among these.” “What is the picture for?” “One is going to be used as the wallpaper on Yoo-shin -ssi ’s phone and for authentication purposes.” “……?” It was still a bit confusing, but he chose one of the selfies. It was a secret to myself that I found it difficult to choose just one because they were all  good-looking. Hyeon Gyu-ha texted the photo to In Yoo-shin, then ignored countless chat rooms with +999 unread messages and entered the open chat room at the top. It was a room where only Hyeon Gyu-ha's photos were being uploaded without a single message. He posted a photo there, with the following comment: [I don’t mind if you bother me, but don’t bother my boyfriend.] For a moment, it felt like the chat room had paused and a heavy silence descended. Then, messages started rushing in all at once, to the point that it became hard to read. [?????????????] [What the fuck is this trolling???] [But this is my first time seeing that photo; Gyu-ha has never posted a selfie before.] [Wow, really?? Really, really??] [I love you, Hyeon Gyu-ha!!! ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ] [Gyu-ha, what are you doing now? Did you eat lunch?] [Who is bothering your boyfriend? ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ] “What on earth is this chat room for?” “It’s for Hyeon Gyu-ha only.” “Huh?! That chat room where fans just post pictures without saying a word? Isn’t it difficult to get into chat rooms of famous hunters because they’re always full? How did you get in?” “I’ve been in it since it was first made.” “…… It must have been several years, but you haven’t talked in the chat room even once?” “Yes.” “……” It was a confident response that left me with nothing more to say. Well, it’s not wrong to go into your own chat room and just lurk…… As Gyu-ha held the sandwich to In Yoo-shin’s lips, he reflexively took a bite and began to munch while still wearing a confused expression. “Now this will be screenshotted and spread across most online communities, and by the end of today, even the guilds will all know about my warning. Still, if there’s a guild that ignores the warning and bothers you…….” “…… If that happens?” Instead of answering, Hyeon Gyu-ha smiled brightly. It was three days later that Yoo-shin learned the meaning behind that smile. While the scout calls were cut off, there was miraculously still a reckless guild that bothered him, and Hyeon Gyu-ha, having found their business card before he threw it away, went out for about an hour and came back. “……” “You have an interesting expression. Why?” “…… It’s nothing.” In Yoo-shin silently closed the browser window on an internet article about how Hyeon Gyu-ha pulled up the entire building of the guild that had given Yoo-shin a business card that morning, turned it upside down, threw a blank check at the stunned guild leader, and then leisurely disappeared. It’s certain that he would be ranked first in terms of personality. * Hunters who were civil servants belonging to the Ministry of Ability—that is, those affiliated with the state—were permitted dual employment unlike other civil servants, even if joining attack squads was impossible for them. This was because no one would try to become a Ministry of Ability hunter without at least earning money by hunting independently like freelancers did. The Ministry of Ability’s work was not extremely dangerous or difficult, but it was complex. In other words, it was miscellaneous work. Whenever a new dungeon was discovered, they would conduct a preliminary search and were dispatched when a problem arose in the dungeon, and as a priority during an unexpected gate or monster wave, responded to crimes committed by awakeners that the police could not handle, and provided security for key personnel. Learning that hunters from the Ministry of Ability had separate uniforms and also served as decorative backdrops at state events, Hyeon Gyu-ha’s fans seemed to be secretly waiting alongside In Yoo-shin. “You should come visit often!” While receiving greetings from employees who were sad about parting ways with the totem, In Yoo-shin and Kim Ji-yeon moved to the Hunter Affairs Department of the Hunter Support Bureau, which was responsible for assisting affiliated hunters. It was a completely different building from the Department of Public Welfare. Although In Yoo-shin was still a contract civil servant, everyone knew that he was Hyeon Gyu-ha’s dedicated manager. The president probably knew too. On the first day of their move, Section Chief Kim from the Hunter Affairs Department personally took them around the office and introduced them to the hunters and staff. The field positions of the on-call hunters, who were specialized civil servants, were team-based, and Lee Hye-yeon, the leader of the Alpha Team, was the head team leader who oversaw all field staff. Although Hyeon Gyu-ha should have belonged to an existing team on principle, a separate team was specially created for him. The team members and team leader were solely Hyeon Gyu-ha. The hunters on standby mainly stayed in the fitness room which also served as a training area. Furthermore, when they went down to the basement fitness room… “Oh, it’s a gym. I was planning to sign up for a gym membership anyway, so that’s worked out.” Ignoring the greetings of the hunters, in whom feelings like envy, jealousy, and longing mixed together, Hyeon Gyu-ha looked around the interior before turning back to look at In Yoo-shin, his eyes sparkling brightly. The moment Yoo-shin met the gaze of those vibrant eyes, akin to that of a child who had found a toy, an ominous premonition for no known reason sent a chilling shudder down his spine. “The gym looks like a perfect match for you, doesn’t it?” “M-me? Not Gyu-ha- ssi ?”  “There is no need, as my muscles are still perfectly maintained, and this will be our date spot for you, Master.” “What? Why me? Why at the gym!?” In Yoo-shin was scared and grabbed Hyeon Gyu-ha, but Hyeon Gyu-ha shamelessly patted his protesting head and looked back at Team Leader Kim. “Just ‘cause you’re my manager, doesn’t mean you have to be in the office, right?” “Of course.” Having completely understood the power dynamics of this currently most famous couple in Korea during this brief introduction, Team Leader Kim nodded without a second thought. As a bonus, even Kim Ji-yeon, who was being guided along, turned a blind eye to In Yoo-shin. * “Yoo-shin- ssi , you should also get a hunter’s license.” In Yoo-shin tried to run away from the fitness room, but Hyeon Gyu-ha caught In Yoo-shin and held him by his side, then spoke affectionately as if he were asking for a date.  “I don’t need a hunter’s license.” “I need you.” “Why……” “I have to go on dungeon dates with Master from now on. You definitely don’t plan on leaving me alone while I work in the dungeon, right?” HM: this scene is so comically funny lol PA: And that’s how Yoo-shin got his Hunter’s License without being sus ¬‿¬ Editor M: Hyeon Gyu-ha sure acts  like he doesn’t mind being a tamed pet, so the moment he considers killing In Yoo-shin again surprised me. Maybe stop comparing yourself to dogs when you’re really a bat… That is, batshi— 💥 ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: PsycheAsylum, Editor M We made a discord server! please join us!

“……” “You won’t, right?” “……” “You won’t, right?” “……” “You won’t, right?” “..... I won’t.” A joke that Park Seung-gi made a while ago came to mind. 〈Maybe it’ll be a dungeon date or something.〉 They say that words become seeds of a possible future. In Yoo-shin wished that jjamppong soup would splatter on Park Seung-gi on the day he wore new clothes. “But there are no rats in the dungeon, so what can I do if I go!?” “If it doesn’t work out, I’ll try my best to acquire the skill to transform into a bat.” “Does that mean you won’t help me at all?” “Basically.” Although I suddenly became tearful, it seemed like Hyeon Gyu-ha had no intention of letting me get away. Even if your ability were rated as F-level, the process of obtaining a hunter’s license was not difficult as long as you were awakened. All you needed to do was pass the written exam and physical fitness test and complete dungeon environment training. The problem was the physical fitness test. In Yoo-shin was a typical couch potato who really hated working out. A hunter who was unaware of the situation quietly intervened. His name was Jeong Min-jae. He was a young man who looked at Hyeon Gyu-ha with envy from the time he was introduced and waited for a chance to talk. “The test isn’t that difficult. You just need to study hard for a few days for the written exam questions, and the cutoff line for the physical fitness test is just above average.” Hyeon Gyu-ha glanced down at In Yoo-shin. “Yoo-shin-ssi, for how many seconds did you run 50 meters in high school?” In Yoo-shin’s pupils trembled slightly. “…… 7 seconds.” “How could you shave off 4 seconds? It was 11 seconds. The average for high school boys is 8 seconds, so you’re far behind. Plus, you only did two push-ups.” “Well, I was just, you know, doing it casually! But how did Gyu-ha-ssi know about that……?” “It’s thanks to the vice chairman of Yangsa.” “……” You asked the vice chairman of a large company, just to secure physical evaluation data from my high school days……? In Yoo-shin was not the only one who was speechless. Hyeon Gyu-ha asked Jeong Min-jae, who just averted his eyes awkwardly. “Do you think it will be easy to achieve?” “…… I’m sorry, In Yoo-shin-ssi.” Even Jeong Min-jae, who had given him some hope, disappeared. Hyeon Gyu-ha strode up the stairs with In Yoo-shin at his side. “Although we can legally slack off since it’s our first day, we can go out and patrol diligently to see if any surprise gates have been discovered in downtown Seoul.” “So, where are we going……?” “We have to match our training uniforms and even get the sneakers as a set.” “……” “From now on, I’ll also plan your diet. Eat only what I give you. Since we’re already working out, should we take a body profile picture too?” “……” In Yoo-shin tried to think in a positive direction. If I exercised, my health would improve, so it wouldn’t be a bad thing. Even if I broke up with Hyeon Gyu-ha later and had trouble finding a job, if I had a hunter’s license, I could work as an odd job laborer in dungeons…… I enjoyed exercising. I enjoyed exercising. I enjoyed exercising…… * * * Even climbing the subway stairs required F-grade physical strength and left him panting at times. Hyeon Gyu-ha made him run on a treadmill to start training his basic physical strength. It was okay up to this point. My vision turned yellow, but I could endure it. The problem came after that. “Posture is important for all exercises, including squats. Straighten your back, and don’t bring your knees too far forward. I’ll use psychokinesis to help you maintain your posture, so don’t forget to maintain it well.” “I feel like I’m going to die from so much pain from stretching my muscles! My muscles are really sore—they hurt so much that I can’t see straight!” “No one has ever died from doing squats.” “If I become the first—!” “Then I’ll wake you up with a kiss.” Protein supplements. “Let’s do it ten more times for the last set. Alright. Ah, you’re doing just fine. One, two, two, two, three, three, okay, just like that. Four. Oh nice. Good.” “Why are you counting the same numbers over and over again!?” “I’m not counting the ones with incorrect posture.” Protein supplements. “Doesn't exercise have a routine? I heard that if you work your upper body hard, you have to rest for maybe 48 hours before doing it again?” “Here is the potion I prepared for such cases, Master.” “What?” “If you drink this potion, your muscles will recover without the need for a separate rest period. There is nothing better than this for building your body in a short period of time. It is a legal drug that even athletes take. It’s really, really expensive, but it’s not a waste at all if it’s for Master.” “Uaaaaghhh.” Protein supplements. He was locked up in the gym and tortured every day, but there was no one to support him. Rather, the other hunters seemed envious of In Yoo-shin, who was receiving one-on-one training from Hyeon Gyu-ha. Even Lee Hye-yeon, whom he trusted, betrayed him. “When it comes to muscles, the more, the better, Yoo-shin. It’s rare for Gyu-ha to personally take care of your health, you know? He absolutely wouldn’t lift a finger to help anyone else even with a knife at his throat. You don’t know when that guy might change his mind again, so milk this for all it’s worth now. Only then will you be able to exercise well on your own later. Lee Hye-yeon was lifting a barbell next to him as she spoke. Though her body was petite, she had the strong body of a martial artist. She could easily do 700 kilos in the Big 3 (squat, bench press and deadweight) with her eyes closed. She was not the only one—the hunters here didn’t even bother to rest during the waiting period, but instead came to the physical training room and trained hard. “Save me……” The fear of being caught between gym rats and crushed to death by their muscles made In Yoo-shin want to cry. “Don’t cry, you’ll lose muscle.” “Huaghhhh.” * * * The refrigerator, which used to only contain bottled water and alcohol, had recently become quite diverse. Green vegetables, tomatoes, mushrooms, low-fat milk, almonds, mixed-grain rice, salmon, chicken breast, etc.—these were all meal menus for In Yoo-shin. Hyeon Gyu-ha grilled chicken breast steak and put brown rice, sweet potato, avocado, and fruit salad into the lunch box. He also brought unsweetened yogurt and walnuts as snacks. Since today was Friday, an off-duty day, he decided to go on a date with In Yoo-shin at the gym. We would face each other up close, constantly share sweat and conversation, and eat the packed lunch that I brought myself. It’s a great date idea. “Yoo-shin-ssi, I’ve come to pick you up.” Running all the way to the rooftop room in a single dash with a grin, he knocked on the front door, but it was silent. I don’t feel his presence. Hyeon Gyu-ha immediately opened the door by infusing his mana into the handle. “Squeak. Squeak!” 6-se was irritated when she woke up to a rattling sound. But Hyeon Gyu-ha couldn’t even hear her. There was no In Yoo-shin. Disappeared in front of him. Thud. The lunch box slowly slipped from his hands and fell on the floor. In an instant, his eyes which cleared of all emotion fell vacantly. * * * “No, In Yoo-shin! I haven’t seen you lately—why is your face so……!” “Seung-gi-ah…… Waaah. Half of my face is gone, isn’t it?” “You look really healthy now. What kind of workout have you been doing lately? Your shoulders look wider, and your clothes fit you perfectly.” “Ah, really?” Yoo-shin was intrigued when he heard that his body had improved. When he was taking a shower, he noticed that his once soft stomach now showed very subtle traces of abs. After all, was the answer to everything muscle? ‘Gasp. I shouldn’t think like this...!’ He hastily shook his head, trying to escape from his muscles, which felt brainwashed by the torture in the fitness room. [I’m only going to rest today. ㅠ I’ll be answering all of your phone calls, so don’t destroy Seoul. ㅠㅠ] Soon it was time for Hyeon Gyu-ha to knock on the door of his rooftop room. After sending him a text message so that he wouldn’t get surprised, Yoo-shin grabbed Park Seung-gi and started complaining. He was frantically stuffing tteokbokki, green onion pancakes, sundae, fish cakes, and makgeolli into his mouth. “I’m not even allowed to eat snacks freely, and—wow, your department’s tteokbokki is the best! Protein supplements taste so gross, and I’m so sick of chicken breast, but the seafood pancake with lots of squid is really delicious.” “Hey, either tell the story or eat—don’t do both.” “Do you know the pain of having your diet controlled?” The lab room slave and the gym escapee slave competitively ate tteokbokki in a corner of the gate department’s festival booth. Even if I ran away from home, the only person I would meet was Park Seung-gi, but when I came to school, there happened to be a festival today. It’s already university festival season but I didn’t even notice the time passing because I was locked in the fitness room. “By the way, did the professor actually let you go outside?” “I sold you out by saying that because you’re Hyeon Gyu-ha’s lover, I had to make a good impression beforehand and lay some groundwork.” “……” While In Yoo-shin glared at him, Park Seung-gi quickly popped the last boiled egg in his mouth. “Seung-gi-hyung, you said you couldn’t go out today, so what’s going on?” Many students greeted Park Seung-gi, who was well-connected and, while being overworked in the lab, also did assistant work and even acted as the professor’s drinking companion. Since he grew up in the same orphanage from a young age, he was an easy guy for In Yoo-shin. However, Park Seung-gi was a friend that Yoo-shin was proud of, having received a full scholarship, graduated from college early and worked tirelessly in graduate school even in difficult circumstances. Even though he sold him out. ‘If I had gone to college, I would have been enjoying the festival atmosphere by now, right?’ Maybe I was feeling vicarious satisfaction from him. The area outside the booth was bustling with students and visitors. Across the street, the school’s broadcasting department was filming a live broadcast of the festival, and laughter broke out seemingly because there was an interviewee with witty remarks. After escaping from the sweaty muscles, it was nothing short of heaven, no matter how noisy it was. ‘Since Gyu-ha-ssi is going to make me manage my diet again starting tomorrow, today I’m going to eat everything spicy, salty, sweet, and stimulating that’s good for my tongue but bad for my muscles, heavily seasoned with MSG until I lose all my muscle. Makgeolli too! Soju too! And cola!’ Suddenly, the commotion outside the booth grew louder. Yoo-shin could even hear a sound that was almost like a scream. The student sitting next to Park Seung-gi tilted his head. “Has a celebrity come or something?” “It’s still daytime, though? Isn’t the stage performance starting at 5 o’clock?” “Well, I guess they came early.” Regardless, In Yoo-shin inhaled the flat dumplings soaked in tteokbokki soup. When I arrived earlier, I spotted a booth selling fish cake soup. Next to it was one for corn cheese. Just thinking about it made my mouth water. In Yoo-shin was so absorbed in his happy daydreams that he didn’t notice that his surroundings had suddenly become quiet. “Hey, hey.” Park Seung-gi spoke in a low voice and urgently tapped him with his foot. “What is it?” The chopsticks fell out of his hand as he raised his head curiously. Hyeon Gyu-ha was standing in front of the booth. *** HM: this became hilarious…. PA: Yoo-shin doing mukbang thinking he can get away... (ᴗ_ ᴗ。) Editor M: That last scene came out of a horror movie, I swear. Anyway, here’s an interesting insight into some gym terms, according to our translator: ‘3 대 #’ is a common Korean term referring to the total weight lifted in the three main powerlifting exercises: squat, bench press, and deadlift. It’s super convenient that English calls them the ‘big three’! ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: PsycheAsylum, Editor M We made a discord server! please join us!

“But Gyu-ha- ssi , don’t you have things like caps and sunglasses in your inventory?”   “No, ‘cause they’re not to my taste.”   “What about masks……?”   “Wow, the air is nice today.”   I had actually never seen Hyeon Gyu-ha wear a hat or sunglasses. However, it was true that if I walked around with a bare-faced Hyeon Gyu-ha, we would attract attention from all over the place, so it was a burden for me as an ordinary person.   ‘Then should I just cover my face?’   Hyeon Gyu-ha, who was looking at him as he pondered, blurted out:   “Are you embarrassed of me?”   “N-no, I’m not saying it’s embarrassing! It’s because Gyu-ha -ssi  is so famous, many people will recognize you and take pictures of you, but I’m just an ordinary person……”   After enjoying Yoo-shin’s distress and surprise as he scrambled for words, Hyeon Gyu-ha took out a scroll from his inventory.   “I have a good skill.”    ***   Deputy Team Leader Lee bemoaned why a sudden gate would open up there and make her company force her to go to work on a public holiday. She was taking a quick stretch while looking out the window when she felt like her eyes were about to pop out.   ‘It’s Gyu-ha!’   Just seeing people floating outside the tenth-floor window was enough to scare you, and Hyeon Gyu-ha was even scarier.   - Oh my godㅊㅊ;ㄴI saw Gyu-ha;;;;   Having left a final message on his private Twitter, Deputy Team Leader Lee was engrossed in filming with her phone, which was constantly buzzing with like and mention notifications. She felt like dying of frustration because of the closed window’s reflections.   ‘Is the person next to Gyu-ha his boyfriend? He’s smaller, rounder, and cuter than Gyu-ha…… He looks like a hamster…… But what is that? It looks like a leash?’   ***   The happy moment was short-lived.   ‘What? Where did he go?’   Hyeon Gyu-ha, who had been in front of In Yoo-shin just a moment ago, disappeared in an instant, and only his lover remained in the air.   “Huh? Gyu-ha -ssi ? Where have you gone?”   In Yoo-shin looked around in panic.   “I’m here.”   He was startled by a hand tapping his shoulder, and when he looked, Gyu-ha was there. Until just now, he was not Hyeon Gyu-ha but a person who appeared to have a very vague presence. It seemed that Yoo-shin could only see Gyu-ha properly if he was clearly aware that Gyu-ha was there.   “Wow…… that’s amazing. What kind of skill is this?”   “To put it simply, it erases one’s existence. As a bonus, this improved version prevents you from being filmed on electronic devices, so it’s mainly used by celebrities and criminals.”   “I think it would’ve been nice if I had these skills before awakening.”   Wouldn’t it have been better for my presence not to be revealed at all, rather than being quietly ostracized because I was an orphan living in an orphanage?   Although In Yoo-shin didn’t even say those private words aloud, Hyeon Gyu-ha smiled as if he knew how he felt.   “I really like the feeling of being in control of the world.”   They descended into an alley between the buildings and Gyu-ha held out his hand.   “Let’s take a walk, Master.”   In Yoo-shin blinked his eyes and looked at Gyu-ha’s partially-gloved hands.   “While holding hands?”   “Then let me put on a leash.”   “No!”   Instead of a leash, we could link arms instead of holding hands.  He quickly grabbed his hand and Hyeon Gyu-ha naturally bowed. I was more concerned about the texture of our intertwined fingers than the smooth feel of his glove. His left hand was rough and hard, with calluses on the fingers, but they wrapped around mine warmly. It was the hand that I healed.   It may have been several years since I last held another person’s hand, let alone shake one.   “Have you had lunch?”   “I had coffee and some bread with a friend.”   “Well, it’s a little late, but let’s go have lunch.”   “Do you know a good restaurant?”   “I haven’t eaten anywhere near school since I dropped out, but there’s a snack bar that I’ve heard is delicious. You like tteokbokki , right?”   “Of course I do!”   At first, I was a little embarrassed to be holding hands with him, but we really didn’t seem to get recognized by passersby. I felt a little less embarrassed because no one recognized us.   “But how did you know I like tteokbokki ?”   “You often go to the snack bar in front of your house.”   That’s weird. I think Hyeon Gyu-ha only called me when I was at the snack bar once. How did he know?  While In Yoo-shin was tilting his head in thought, they walked through the alley and arrived at a snack bar.   Like I said before, the tteokbokki and fried food were unbelievably delicious. Since lunch was late, Yoo-shin was just trying to fill his stomach, but he ended up ordering kimbap and eating it.   After lunch, they stopped by a coin karaoke room while they digested their food. While In Yoo-shin sang excitedly under the twinkling lights, Hyeon Gyu-ha only shook the tambourine. I thought he would eventually choose a song himself, but the sound of the tambourine only grew more elaborate.   ‘It definitely felt awkward when Gyu-ha- ssi  shook the tambourine the first time……’   He wondered if just shaking a tambourine also increased skill proficiency in it……   Although he was smiling softly as always, he didn’t look like he was enjoying himself at all, and it was surprising that he was only leveling up his tambourine skill. As expected, he ranked no.1 in the rankings for a reason.   Yoo-shin glanced at the status window.   [Current Status: Murderous. Intrigued.]   It was Hyeon Gyu-ha as usual. Murderous intent and curiosity were his basic states, so it seemed like he didn’t have any thoughts.   “Gyu-ha- ssi , what are you thinking?”   “My mind is blank.”   “Aren’t you going to sing?”   “I only know old songs.”   “I don’t even know any mainstream idol songs. Instead of doing those, let’s sing together.”   “Do you want to hear me sing?”   In truth, he was bothered by Gyu-ha’s silence and didn’t actually want to listen to him sing,   but In Yoo-shin learned that he had to respond eagerly here.   “Totally.”   “It’s one of the virtues of a pet rodent to give in to its Master’s tricks.”   Next to astonished In Yoo-shin, Hyeon Gyu-ha carefully pressed the karaoke remote control— seemingly the first time he had touched it—and chose a song.   In Yoo-shin, who thought Gyu-ha would choose a song that was out of style at most, was taken aback. It was a song that was from so long ago, it went out of style, but it was a famous song; even if you just sang the first verse, 95% of the country would reflexively sing it again.   This song that made you feel like you had to dance while shaking your shoulders and hips with that green meadow in the background was a trot song (a genre of Korean music)  from the 70s.   I thought he was teasing me again, but Hyeon Gyu-ha sang very seriously. Meanwhile, I felt subtly unbalanced   due to his profound vocals, the quality akin to that of a ballad singer.   “I’ve only ever listened to it before, but it’s fun to sing it.”   And the next song Gyu-ha chose was also a 70s trot song. He really only knew trot songs.   ‘Well, whatever. That can happen when people live busy lives.’   What were the advantages of trot? It’s the nation’s song.  In Yoo-shin also grabbed a microphone while shaking a tambourine. Although his tambourine skills may not be sufficient, he was confident that he would not fall behind in terms of entertainment. It’s a joy developed from the karaoke machine at a childcare facility.   ***   “Wait.”   After wasting time at a coin karaoke room until his throat was a little hoarse, thanks to which his stomach emptied quickly, they ate dinner and walked around a nearby park. It was only after Hyeon Gyu-ha led him to the alley in front of his house did In Yoo-shin realize what was wrong.   “This isn’t a walk…… Isn’t this a date ?”   “Did you realize it just now?”   “……?”   A question mark floated above In Yoo-shin’s head. Date? A date, not a walk? Why so suddenly?   “We’re dating.”   “Oh, that’s true, but…… that’s a front.”   “It doesn’t matter whether it’s a front or not. Everyone in the world knows we’re dating.”   “But as soon as we find out how to release you from taming, we’ll break up.”   Instead of answering those words, Hyeon Gyu-ha grabbed his hand, which he had not let go of yet, and shook it lightly.   “To be honest, killing you to get untamed by you is still an enticing plan. I’m still quite tempted by it—but I’m not going to do it. What do you think is the reason?”   “Because I’m a stimulant……?”   “Here’s my answer.”   A kiss as light as a feather fell onto the back of In Yoo-shin’s hand as Gyu-ha held it. A moist texture seeped in, and the skin that was touched became hot.   His fingertips twitched as if an electric current was flowing through them, but for some reason, he couldn’t pull them away. The sound of thin breathing between Gyu-ha’s lips tickled his skin. As Yoo-shin wiggled his fingers, the firm grip around his hand gained some strength.   “Yoo-shin’s fingers are so soft, as if he has no bones. I’m worried that if I hold your hand too hard, it might break.”   Hyeon Gyu-ha placed his lips on the back of his hand and smiled, the corners of his eyes curling up nicely. The breath of his laughter spread thickly over my skin. I knew that he had no intention of doing so, but when I met his subtly soft eyes, which seemed to be trying to enchant me……   “You have to pay the right price for stimulants.”   At those words, In Yoo-shin was startled and came to his senses . Were you possessed? Come to your senses, In Yoo-shin.  The narrowed amber eyes glowed even brighter under the light of the streetlamp.   “If there’s anything you want to ask me, just say it. What else do you need? Whatever it is, I will serve you faithfully. That’s my only joy.”   “……”   “I serve you to pay you fairly. Then I feel good. Then again I pay you fairly. I serve. I feel good. It’s a miraculous cycle of logic, right?”   Hyeon Gyu-ha, smiling mischievously like a boy, kissed the back of Yoo-shin’s hand one more time and then let go.   “Good night.”   “Yes……”   “Ah, this is my gift to my sister, Henry Raymond Charles Francois VI.”   Hyeon Gyu-ha, who had even given him the hamster snacks he had taken out of his inventory, waved his hand and told him to go up quickly. Yoo-shin hesitated and then asked cautiously.   “Actually, my friend who majored in gate studies was wondering if he could go to a dungeon with us, Gyu-ha. Or even get a few dungeon materials. There will be a reward.”   “Is it the friend from the orphanage you told me about last time?”   “Yes.”   “Then, my reward shall be a photo of Yoo-shin when he was young.”   “What?!”   “I’ll get going then.”   “Wait!”   Before Yoo-shin could catch him, Hyeon Gyu-ha flew up into the air and disappeared. Yoo-shin raised his befuddled gaze to his silhouette, which quickly turned into a black dot and disappeared. What on earth were you going to use those childhood photos for……?   ‘Ugh, who knows.’   He scratched the back of his neck and opened the door to his home.   Anyway, Hyeon Gyu-ha said something that meant it was a transaction. He seemed to imply that even if we maintained a close relationship now, it would end as soon as the Taming turned off. After ruminating over Hyeon Gyu-ha’s words and actions again, my heart felt lighter. He didn’t need to have any expectations of me. I was really fortunate.   In Yoo-shin vigorously rubbed away the remaining feeling of lips on the back of his hand.   ***   Although the dungeon was conquered and one continuous gate was completely closed, no special changes occurred in In Yoo-shin’s life. The days typically continued with the human totem fighting off Karens.   …… That was what In Yoo-shin thought, until Hyeon Gyu-ha opened his mouth seriously.   PA: I’m really smiling while reading this chapter, then the author decides to insert some spice like… you know…( •̀ᴗ•́ )و ̑̑ HM: I know, right ? hehe Editor M: In Yoo-shin, please be wary of contracting rabies from the Hyeon Gyu-ha species. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: PsycheAsylum, Editor M We made a discord server! please join us!

In Yoo-shin glanced at Park Seung-gi, who was making a fuss.   “I haven’t even shown it to you yet.”   “You could say it was a business showmanship reaction to really please our client. Anyway, how was your date?”   “‘Date…… I don’t know if it was a date, but it went well.”   What he took from the dungeon before it was cleared and closed completely was sand, seawater, and a few broken tree branches.  To be honest, in my eyes as an outsider, I wondered if there was any difference between sand from inside and sand from outside the dungeon, but Park Seung-gi was happy upon receiving it.   “What dungeon was it?”   “It was one like the time Columbus arrived in the Americas.”   In Yoo-shin explained what he experienced in the dungeon. I tried to speak objectively at first, but the more I talked, the more excited I became. Park Seung-gi was the only friend whom I felt comfortable talking about this with.   Listening closely, Park Seung-gi asked in surprise.   “Wait for a sec. What did Hyeon Gyu-ha say?”   “I heard from him that it was normal in the era in which the dungeon was set. At the time, religion was the most important thing in Europe, and Columbus was a devout believer who had no hesitation in citing religious reasons for the massacre.”   “No, how does Hyeon Gyu-ha know that?”   “Doesn’t everyone who does gate studies knows?”   “ I  didn’t know!”   In Yoo-shin, who was talking excitedly, only then realized that Park Seung-gi’s face was filled with astonishment. Park Seung-gi wailed in embarrassment, gulping down the rest of his coffee while his legs shook.   “The illusion inside the gate is something you can only see for a very brief moment, before the dungeon recognizes people! Even then, the reality is that we can’t properly study it unless it’s a newly opened dungeon, since hunters are holed up inside all day hunting and gathering. Those damn hunters don’t even care about the dungeon once they use the illusion to predict the boss monster! But how does Hyeon Gyu-ha even know the background of Columbus? The Columbus we know was just a guy crazy for gold, not someone of faith!”   Was that right? That’s probably what experts said.   In Yoo-shin chewed the salt bread until Park Seung-gi, who was tilting his head and talking gibberish, calmed down. The taste of salty butter was delicious. Should I buy more on the way home?   “You do  realize that gates are not the same as the Earth we live on, right?”   “Uh.”   “Because dungeons are where all sorts of past things happened, the accepted opinion was that they are nothing more than twisted distortions or illusions, and that was taught in schools as well, but these days, the accepted view in academia is that dungeons are a parallel world.”   In Yoo-shin blinked. The idea of a parallel world sounded better than just being an unexplainable distortion.   “Although it’s being hushed up because of Russia, they say there was a time when a dungeon opened and inside it had a city called Trotskygrad as the background setting.”   “It was named after Trotsky (A/N: a Russian revolutionary eliminated by Stalin) rather than Stalingrad (A/N: the city that Stalin named after himself; current Volgograd)? So, in that parallel world, Trotsky did the opposite and made Stalin go away?”   “Well, I guess?”   “I heard that Trotsky was extremely averse to naming cities, so was the Trotsky of that world different? That’s interesting.”   I pondered about how world history would have changed if Trotsky had become the leader of the country, instead of Stalin.   “Doesn’t our country have anything?”   “What is there…… Ah, that’s right. I heard that portraits of Kim Il-sung, presumed to be in his old age, are often found in dungeons set in old North Korean territory, like Pyongyang.”   “Kim Il-sung fled to Manchuria during the Korean War and disappeared.”   “So, in that parallel world, there is a possibility that June 25th did not occur and the 38th parallel was solidified, or North Korea won the war and unified Korea.”   “I’m so glad I wasn’t born in that parallel world.”   Had luck not been on our side, Gaeseong would’ve been under North Korean control. Long live the Republic of Korea.  The patriotism that Yoo-shin didn’t usually have suddenly filled him up.   “Anyway, it may be the environment inside the gate, but it’s best to infer the culture and historical trends in a piecemeal way. For someone like Hyeon Gyu-ha, it’s not possible to know in detail how people lived at the time or what Columbus’ beliefs were. Doesn’t he lie to make himself look good to you?”   In Yoo-shin shook his head. I didn't know about the other things, but Hyeon Gyu-ha would never do anything to make himself look good.   “Gyu-ha- ssi said he saw several dungeons featuring Columbus, besides the ones that he owns. Could it be that he researched them in his own way?”   “That could be possible…… Hyeon Gyu-ha also majored in gate studies at our school.”   “Gyu-ha -ssi  attended Korea University as well?”   “You didn’t know?”   Being met with a look that said, ‘How could you not know your boyfriend’s academic background?’ I could only scratch my head, at a loss for words. I didn’t know the university he dropped out of was Korea University.   In Yoo-shin looked around again. That didn’t mean I could find traces of someone who dropped out seven years ago, though.   “But Yoo-shin- nim —”   “No.”   “Hey, it’s nothing major. I just wanted to ask your boyfriend if he could take a friend like me along if he had more dungeons.”   “I can’t.”   “He’s even lying to impress you, so won’t you do me a favor that isn’t too difficult?”   “I don’t know how long we’ll be together, but whatever.”   It was after my true feelings inadvertently came out that I realized my mistake.  Park Seung-gi’s eyes widened.   “You’re already thinking about breaking up when it hasn’t even been a while since you two got together?”   “It’s just that…… he lives in a different world from me.”   “Hey, In Yoo-shin. What do you have that’s better than Hyeon Gyu-ha? Your face…… Hyeon Gyu-ha’s is better. Money…… He has a lot too, and his job…… Hyeon Gyu-ha wins by a landslide victory. About his personality…… It’s easier to get by in this world if you’re a little rude. But instead, you have a friend like me. Cheer up, man.”   I didn’t know if Seung-gi was a friend or a foe.   On the way back after returning Park Seung-gi to the lab room, In Yoo-shin became absorbed in his thoughts.   ‘Seung-gi said that for no reason……’   It’s not just me who wanted this relationship to end quickly, but Hyeon Gyu-ha as well. Since Hyeon Gyu-ha seemed to know the reason why he was tamed, would it be possible to end the taming by following him, obtaining the hidden boss crystal stones, and meeting the saintly old woman?   He was so lost in thought in front of the crosswalk that he inadvertently ended up following someone who was jaywalking. When he realised he had made a mistake, he was already on the crosswalk with the red stop light flashing.   “ Gasp. ”   I tried to quickly turn around, but my body lifted into the air. It was a familiar feeling. The moment Yoo-shin blinked, a handsome man who seemed to turn even the scenery of an ordinary big city into a wonderful photo album appeared in the air. At the same time, screams were heard everywhere around them.   “…… Gyu-ha- ssi ?”   “Sudden quest: praise the pet rodent that saved Master from danger.”   “T-Thank you.”   “Just with words?”   Hyeon Gyu-ha, lying face down in the air, raised his head, and In Yoo-shin’s face turned red. As the distance between the two people got closer, gasps and muffled reactions arose rapidly here and there. I was grateful that he saved me, but I could clearly hear the whispers of those around us.   “Crazy. It’s Hyeon Gyu-ha.”   “Is the person next to him his boyfriend?”   “No way.”   “No, I think that is  his boyfriend……”   Trying not to look at the passersby who were taking out their cell phones, In Yoo-shin slightly stretched out his hand and gently stroked Gyu-ha’s hair. It’s not even my first time stroking it, but my fingers were stiff and creaky, probably because there were so many eyes watching. I couldn’t even feel the texture of his fine, soft hair.   “Can’t you be a little sweeter?”   Hyeon Gyu-ha held onto In Yoo-shin’s hand, stroking it and kissing the fingertips. When the kiss made a loud noise, Yoo-shin’s cheeks burned brightly, and blood rushed up to his face.  Why did a pounding sound echo through my heart?   In Yoo-shin unconsciously straightened his curled fingers in amazement and extended his palm to Gyu-ha’s head once more. He pulled back his fingertips a little as he stroked and felt the softness and length of his hair. It smelled good. So, this was Hyeon Gyu-ha’s scent.   Smiling with satisfaction, Hyeon Gyu-ha flew into the sky, holding In Yoo-shin with both arms around his waist and below his knees. The passersby who had been watching, and unable to breathe, finally opened their mouths.   “Hyeon Gyu-ha! You’re handsome!”   “Oh my god. I guess you really have gotten a lover!”   For some reason, that was the last thing Yoo-shin heard as he covered his mouth and struggled. He usually carried me by his side like a piece of luggage, but why did he carry me like a princess at times like this……?   But I didn’t dare to ask questions because I was afraid of what the answer would be. Instead, he calmed his pounding heart and asked a question that could easily be answered.   “How did Gyu-ha -ssi happen to be here? Where were you going?”   “Stalking you.”   “……”   “I’m just kidding. I was on my way home from school because I had to run some errands.”   “Ah, by the way. You went to Korea University, right? My friend is attending graduate school at Korea University, and I heard about it today.”   “ Now  you know I went to Korea University? I hope my Master will pay attention to me.”   “Ye-yes.”   In Yoo-shin decided to memorize Hyeon Gyu-ha’s official profile and wiki when he got home.   “……”   “……”   They were about as high as a ten-storey building. Hyeon Gyu-ha just looked down while holding him.   “Is there anything else you want to say to me?”   “Doesn’t my sister, Henry Raymond Charles Francois VI, need to go for a walk?”   In Yoo-shin answered him, timidly hoping that Gyu-ha would just call her 6 -seya  and not by her full name.   “Hamsters don’t go for walks. There’s no need to do that. They get exercise just by running on a hamster wheel, and since they’re already small, they’re harder to find outside of their cage. They can die accidentally if you do something wrong. 6 -seya  sometimes escapes her cage and hides in some corner, but she can communicate with me, so she comes out when I call for her.”   “That truly is a pity.”   Why was it a pity that hamsters don’t go for walks……?  In Yoo-shin examined his expression and asked carefully.   “Would you like to take a walk with me?”   “I also brought a walking leash.”   Hyeon Gyu-ha answered instantly, as if he had been anticipating that question, and what he took out of his inventory was a genuine leather leash.   “Human leashes are only sold for SM use, so it’s unavoidable……”   “Uaaaghh! I don’t wanna hear that!”   In Yoo-shin screamed and covered his ears. Hyeon Gyu-ha took out a few more leashes.   “Would you like to try something with a good grip?”   “Even if I tell you to put a real leash on, you won’t do it!”   “I’m going to do it. I’m an honest person with no shame.”   “In the end, am I the only one who feels embarrassed……?”   “Master, please live your life proudly.”   Only after gleefully teasing the horrified In Yoo-shin did Hyeon Gyu-ha, with a face like a contented cat, put away the leashes. In Yoo-shin felt a little wronged since a glossy sheen seemed to appear on Gyu-ha’s face every time he teased him.   ‘Even if he’s not a blood-sucking vampire, I think he’s an energy-sucking vampire.’   What sort of everloving pet would cheer itself up by teasing its owner? … No, wait. Maybe a cat would do that.   Anyway, the embarrassing conversation made me think of something. It was an essential issue for taking a walk with Hyeon Gyu-ha.     HM: I have to say that Author has a great sense of humor, and the world-building is really good that I expected… PA : I can’t with the leash, then he pulled out many different leather leashes…. Hehehehe. Editor M: Hyeon Gyu-ha is a certified Freak™ and I’m dying from the way he springs his nonsense on In Yoo-shin without any warning. 😭     ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: PsycheAsylum, Editor M We made a discord server! please join us!

The dungeon, which had been constantly bright like midday because of the unmoving sun, suddenly darkened, and seven stars appeared from all directions. Just as In Yoo-shin was about to cry out in shock at the abrupt transformation, one of the two stars in the western sky started to glow brilliantly by itself.     An old woman stood under the starlight.   Her old and tired shadow reflected the images of people suffering from the plague. In Yoo-shin had a hunch. This was a sign of destruction.   『Help me.』   A little girl’s whisper rang in Yoo-shin’s mind.   He looked around in shock, but he couldn’t see the person he thought was the owner of the voice. There was only the old woman, quietly shedding sad tears.   “ Am înțeles. ”   Hyeon Gyu-ha spoke while slightly shaking the hidden boss crystal he was holding, and the old woman placed one hand on her chest as if responding and bowed her waist to greet him politely.   As a consequence, the world of the dungeon returned to its original state. The moment In Yoo-shin blinked once and opened his eyes, bright sunlight shone down on him.   It seemed like a few minutes had passed, but when I saw the message indicating the reset time, it turned out that less than a second had passed.   “……”   It was not surprising that the crystal stone, which had been fine until just now, had not only become smaller but had also become a blob of lumpy flesh. I was so shocked that I didn’t have any nerves left to react further.   Hyeon Gyu-ha casually threw the wriggling piece of flesh, vibrant with blood as if it had just been slaughtered, into his inventory.   “It feels more realistic than watching a movie in 4D, right?”   “…… If you imbue mana into the crystal stone of the original hidden boss, is that what you will see?”   “No way. It’s a sight that only Yoo-shin and I can see.”   “Is it related to Gyu-ha’s hidden attributes? It’s like the glitched letters.”   “I don’t think it’s a completely useless attribute.”   “And the trait of being the king’s illegitimate child?”   Hyeon Gyu-ha shrugged his shoulders as if it were no big deal.   “It’s simple. It literally means that my father is the king. My mother wasn’t officially married to him. The system’s judgment was sorta tricky.”   “……”   I didn’t know how much of this was serious or a joke.   My mind was in a confused state. A dungeon break was caused by my breaking the rules. A hidden boss crystal stone. A voice calling for help. Hyeon Gyu-ha seemed to know why all these phenomena occurred. Everything, even the abnormality that In Yoo-shin was not aware of.   His lips trembled. There were so many things I wanted to ask that my tongue felt heavy from all the crowded words.   However, there was only one question that In Yoo-shin could barely ask.   “Is that what you said you were looking for?”   “To be specific, this is a phenomenon that appears with an extremely low probability, when you infuse your mana into the crystal stone of a hidden boss that drops in a specific dungeon. Would you call it some kind of unique item? I consumed it right away because I had good synergy with Yoo-shin- ssi .”   “…… If I ask you what it is, will you tell me?”   “I won’t.”   Maybe it’s because he confidently refused, but I wasn’t not angry.  In Yoo-shin just sighed deeply. My head was so full that I had no energy to refute him.   Hyeon Gyu-ha looked down at him for a moment and then moved his lips.   “It’s a name that can only be pronounced here, so I’ll tell you this. The old woman we saw earlier is Sfânta Marţi, the Saint of Tuesday.”   “I see……”   I also met Supreme Deity Atabeyra, so I wasn’t surprised to meet a saint.  In the end, the first trip to the dungeon was somehow caught up in Hyeon Gyu-ha’s circumstances.   He just told me nothing and brought me here without proper explanation. It seemed I had a slight glare in my eyes without even realizing it. Hyeon Gyu-ha gently rubbed the area around In Yoo-shin’s eyes with his thumb.   “It hurts my heart to see my Master glare. It’s not good for you to be deeply involved.”   “…… Gyu-ha- ssi  seems like a really shameless person.”   “Thank you for the compliment.”   He grinned and held out his hand.   “Well then, I’ll take you home safely. How should I do it?”   “By flying in the sky.”   “I’ll definitely take you on a ride, starting with a roller coaster and ending with a gyro drop.”   A short while after.   “ Hiiyak! ”   “Do you like it that much? You’re an honest person.”   “It’s too fast!”   “It’s not okay to talk informally to a Hyung  who is 6 years older than you.”   “It’s too high!”   In Yoo-shin screamed with glee as he was thrown and flown around in the sky of the deserted dungeon. His stress was definitely relieved by the adrenaline, more thrilling and realistic than what you can feel at an amusement park.   There were a lot of disturbing things, but in the end, it was a happy ending.   3.   Hyeon Gyu-ha silently looked down at the lumps of flesh placed on both of his palms. The only difference between the two lumps of flesh, with similar shapes and similar complexions, was their size. The one on the left was small, and the one on the right was large.   When he brought his hands closer, the flesh moved of its own accord. The writhing lumps of flesh, like living creatures, melded together and formed a smooth shape, as if they had been one from the beginning.   ‘Now there are three pieces left.’   I can’t believe I have only been able to gather four after 20 years of hunting.   Hyeon Gyu-ha, who was looking down with a complicated gaze, placed the lumps of flesh in his inventory, lay down in the air, and closed his eyes.  His coordinates were still twinkling in the corner of my vision.   No matter how many times you check the coordinates, it’s always better to be physically close for the most security.   Hyeon Gyu-ha, who was enjoying a satisfying sense of stability, woke up again when he heard the front door click open.  I looked out from the roof and saw In Yoo-shin going out. It seemed like he’s going out somewhere, seeing as he’s even changed out of the comfy sweatpants he was previously wearing at home.   ‘I was tired today, so I thought I’d rest.’   Outside was dangerous no matter what. I could never leave the Master alone.   Hyeon Gyu-ha lay down with an invisibility skill applied and slowly flew away, following In Yoo-shin.   “6 -seya , I’ll be back. Take good care of the house, okay?”   “ Squeak. ”   In Yoo-shin, unaware that Hyeon Gyu-ha was following him above his head, ran down the stairs of his rooftop home. The old house was at the top of a slope. Since I always rode Hyeon Gyu-ha’s bike, walking became unfamiliar to me.   ‘It would be nice if the subway station was a little closer.’   Even after leaving the alley, he had to walk a long way to reach the subway station. He was walking for exercise, but it was disappointing. In fact, if his home had been near a subway station, he would not have been able to afford monthly rent with his meager bank account and annual salary.   Perhaps because it was the last day of the three-day holiday, there were many people even in the middle of the day.  A man wearing a cap with the brim pulled down deeply was walking from the opposite direction and bumped into In Yoo-shin…… The moment he almost made contact, he suddenly screamed and fell over.   “ Aaaah! ”   The man’s arm twisted at a bizarre angle.   “Are you okay?”   Even if you break your arm, it’s better to call 119. While he was panicking, a few people gathered, and a passing patrol car stopped.   “What’s going on?”   “He suddenly collapsed!”   The police rushed in and helped the man who had fallen. Suddenly, a police officer tilted his head and checked the wanted flyer on his cell phone.   “Isn’t this Park Geun-cheol?”   “What?”   “Look here.”   The other policemen’s horrified eyes darted back and forth between the man’s face and the wanted poster. The man screamed and was caught trying to run away.   “Ah, fuck! It hurts!”   “Quiet, you punk. My grandmother hasn’t been discharged yet because of you.”   While pushing the wanted man who was sick into a patrol car, a police officer questioned the person who called.   “Did you catch the criminal? Are you awakened?”   “No. I don’t know why I fell too.”   “Ah yeah? Are you okay? It’s a guy who’s a troublemaker, but he’s quite vicious. Last month’s victim was even hospitalized.”   Hearing that, In Yoo-shin hurried to check for his cell phone, but it was fine.  That was the only item that could be stolen from me. Anyway, I was glad that there was no damage, and he was caught right away. I wondered why his arms broke suddenly; he probably got cursed by the victim.   The incident ended quickly. As the patrolmen left, the few people who had gathered soon dispersed. In Yoo-shin also stepped away.   “Why is that car like that?”   “Avoid it!”   Just as he arrived at the entrance to the subway station, he heard a loud scream. There was a truck that crossed the center line and was speeding diagonally. Kiik! Kik!  Cars kept making sudden stops and the road quickly became congested.   Right before the speeding truck hit the sidewalk where In Yoo-shin was standing—   “……!”   The truck stopped abruptly as if it had hit an invisible wall. In an instant, the engine stopped and even the wheels that had been idling became quiet.   Only then did the people who were frozen with bewilderment breathe a sigh of relief. In Yoo-shin also patted his pounding heart. That truck almost caused a really big accident.   “Wow, I thought something really big was going to happen.”   “But how did it suddenly stop right before hitting the pavement?”   “Didn’t an awakener stop it?”   People looked around, taking videos with their cell phones, but there was no visible awakener, who was supposed to be showing off and boastfully taking credit.   The driver, who had fallen unconscious, was rescued from the truck by police and paramedics who arrived late.   ‘Today, even a spectacle has happened in broad daylight.’   My startled heart could hardly calm down.  In Yoo-shin was watching his surroundings, then sneaked into the alley behind the store and took a few deep breaths. Hee, hee, hoo.   It calmed down.   “Lamaze- ssi , I’m so sorry for using your breathing method.”   It might not have been the breathing technique itself, but rather Hyeon Gyu-ha’s brazen face as he taught it, that helped me calm down.  Anyway, out of an unknown guilt, In Yoo-shin timidly apologized, then went down the stairs at the subway entrance.   He arrived at Korea University after transferring subway stations once. Even on holidays, In Yoo-shin bought coffee and salt bread to give to the poor, overworked slaves, and knocked on the door of the lab. It was not difficult to find it because I had been here before.   “Are there any slaves here?”   Of course, I was saying this because I heard that Park Seung-gi was the only one in the lab room today. Park Seung-gi opened the door, looking like a swarthy zombie, and gestured.   “Rest area.”   He barely uttered a single word and followed him languidly. It was only after refilling his coffee in a quiet lounge that Park Seung-gi returned to his somewhat human appearance.   “What about other people? Are you the only one in the lab?”   “I went with the professor to the conference. I went to work because I had to check the experiment.”   “Did you stay up all night?”   “I took a nap.”   He took out a gift from his bag to cheer up his friend, who was muttering while taking a sip of coffee.   “I went to a dungeon with Gyu-ha on Saturday.”   “Wow, fuck. Hey! How did you get something so precious? No way!” *** PA : It’s too funny when you know all the accident was resolved safely and easily because of Gyu. HEHEHE  Editor M: That Sfânta Marţi person turned out to be a huge headache while we were editing the translation, but in the end, we figured out that she was a figure from Romanian mythology! ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: PsycheAsylum, Editor M We made a discord server! please join us!

“Why are you scared? What is it? I told you I would definitely get you out of the dungeon.”   Hyeon Gyu-ha, whose indifference from just a moment ago had disappeared like an illusion, fidgeted, and grabbed In Yoo-shin’s shoulder.   “Yes, I do believe that you’ll send me off safely.”   “Then it’s fine.”   “Gyu-ha -ssi  will be left alone in the dungeon. I’m no help in the fight……”   “I’m sure there’s a way.”   “What way?”   “……”   Hyeon Gyu-ha did not answer. From his expression, I realized that even if he died like this, he wouldn’t care at all. Even death was meaningless in the face of his boredom.   “I don’t want to go out alone. If I apply a buff to you, wouldn’t your mana consumption be a little less? Let’s figure out a way together. There are a lot of things I picked up while working at the Department of Supernatural Affairs and Public Safety.”   Hyeon Gyu-ha groaned heavily and pressed his forehead.   “…… Don’t look at me like that.”   “What, look…?”   “I keep thinking about that kid from 19 years ago.”   Hyeon Gyu-ha muttered something meaningless in response, rubbed his face and turned his head.   “There’s only one way. I didn’t want to use it because it was a cruel method, but…… It’s better for you than being anxious.”   With that, he touched In Yoo-shin’s neck again. Thump, thump, thump.   “So please, don’t be anxious.”   “I won’t.”   “Please hold my hand just once.”   In Yoo-shin silently held Hyeon Gyu-ha’s hand. His fingers, slightly soaked in cold sweat, became entangled with his. It seemed like Hyeon Gyu-ha was more anxious than me. If it weren’t for that taming skill, Hyeon Gyu-ha would still have an indifferent gaze instead of feeling uneasy.   “…… I’m really sorry about the taming skill.”   “It’s okay. After all, the performance of the free buff is quite excellent.”   Hyeon Gyu-ha smiled quietly and squeezed In Yoo-shin’s hand once before releasing it. He then took off the half-glove on his left hand and handed it to In Yoo-shin. The first thing Yoo-shin saw was a broken cross tattooed on the back of Gyu-ha’s left hand.   “I’m going to use some attribution artifacts later, but since I’m not expanding the field, I think you’ll probably feel a little dizzy—because we have a strong connection through our souls.”   Normally, I would have been a little embarrassed by his jokes, but this time, I was actually happy about them.  Hyeon Gyu-ha’s gaze was now directed downward. On the ground, Atabeyra was still aggrieved.   “The dungeon is a world of taxidermized illusions, and the god who appears here is not the body of the original, but a mere fragment of the shadow cast. It doesn’t mean humans can’t touch it at all.”   “But weapons didn’t work against her.”   “To defeat a god, you need a suitable weapon or divine power. Moreover, Atabeyra is a god who has already been defeated.”   With his words, Hyeon Gyu-ha stretched both arms forward. At the same time, Atabeyra’s body, which had been running wild on the ground, suddenly stopped.   【———!】   The woman’s face was distorted, and her frog body was twisted. Intangible pressures were squeezing Atabeyra from all directions. Even the wind stopped, and the concentrated air grabbed and entangled her limbs.   The beetle slithered in and out of Atabeyra’s body as she struggled to escape the enormous pressure that rivalled her force.   Atabeyra’s body seemed to be making a screeching and twisting sound as she struggled to escape from the enormous gravity-like pressure. Her twisted flesh was torn apart, and blood flowed forth. The earth was stained by the blood dripping from the maddened god.   Blocking a massive entity that obscures the sun would certainly not be an easy task. Cold sweat formed on Hyeon Gyu-ha’s temples as he slowly moved his fingers as if he were lumping invisible clay into a ball.   “Shit. It’d be easier to split the 63 Building.” (a landmark in Seoul)   Hyeon Gyu-ha muttered a low curse and raised his arms.   【———!】   As Atabeyra’s massive body floated in the air, it felt as if the entire mountain was moving. Atabeyra’s struggles became more intense. Her flesh was torn deeply, and her fresh blood flowed out.   As Hyeon Gyu-ha spoke, Atabeyra was thrown into the sea.   Kuaaang!   The water level rose by tens of meters. In Yoo-shin was startled and stooped down in surprise. The stream of water rising backward hit the force field and scattered beneath his feet. It was as if he were looking down from directly above a fountain. The droplets of water, reflecting and scattering sunlight in countless ways like prisms, were paradoxically beautiful.   A huge cavity was dug in the sea surface for a short while, and the seawater pushed out by the impact rushed into the deep cavity like a violent whirlpool. Atabeyra, buried into the sea floor below, must be receiving enormous water pressure.   Hyeon Gyu-ha sighed and rubbed his temples.   “It’s buried so deep that it’ll take time for it to come up.”   “Uh, are you just trying to buy time?”   “Just for the time being. I hope Yoo-shin -ssi  will feel safe and not be anxious.”   While Hyeon Gyu-ha was still talking, he jumped out of the force field. In Yoo-shin quickly followed him with his eyes.   【———!】   Emitting boiling, gurgling sounds, the sea was turbulent due to Atabeyra’s struggling to crawl up from below the surface. The tattoo on Hyeon Gyu-ha’s left hand shone.   [The artifact ‘Broken Cross of the Last Emperor’ belonging to Henry Raymond Charles Francois VII has been partially liberated.]   After partially liberating the attribution artifact, a vision in his head flowed through the bridge of the soul-link to In Yoo-shin.   It was of a cathedral, with majestic rays of light coming in through a high, round skylight, illuminating the symbol of the cross.   The final Eucharist that would last until the end of the empire was being held under the Son of God, who was crucified to atone for the sins of mankind. People wearing old, shabby clothes desperately prayed and sang hymns in despair.   「May the Lord God remember us all in his kingdom, now and always and forever.」   「Amen, to the King of all creation, surrounded by angelic hosts, receiving unseen protection. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.」   Thick tears flowed down the rough, wrinkled cheeks of the emperor who held the most ancient position.   When he woke up at the end of the dizzying fantasy, a brilliant light appeared on Hyeon Gyu-ha’s left arm. Atabeyra, bathed in the soaring, holy light, convulsed and screamed.   ‘Ah…… That’s why Gyu-ha -ssi  said he didn’t want to use it—because it was cruel.’   As he said, it was a truly cruel method. Weren’t parents and children killed by the same means?   At the same time, I thought it was ironic. Unlike those who massacred the children of Atabeyra with distorted beliefs, the memories of the artifacts released by Hyeon Gyu-ha were of faithful believers who sacredly upheld their faith until the end of their destruction.   The brilliant light that came from a decision of pure faith fell upon Supreme Deity Atabeyra.   ***   [The hidden boss of the dungeon, ‘Supreme Deity Atabeyra,’ has died.]   [The dungeon has been completely cleared.]   Supreme Deity Atabeyra did not leave her body behind like other demon beasts. The only trace of her existence was the crystal stone left behind her as she disappeared into thin air.   “Gyu-ha- ssi !”   As soon as Hyeon Gyu-ha stepped down from the air, In Yoo-shin ran to him.   “Are you hurt anywhere?”   “I’m fine. Please hold out your hand for me quickly.”   “You’ve suddenly become more energetic.”   “Ah, shi—! Stop ignoring what I say!”   In the end, when a harsh sound came out of In Yoo-shin’s mouth, Hyeon Gyu-ha flinched and obediently held out his left arm. The damage to his left arm was terrible. If his arm got run over by a 5-ton truck, got oil poured on it, and threw it into the fire, this was what it would look like.   ‘What if my healing doesn’t work?’   Wasn’t this a horrific injury that couldn’t even be compared to a stab wound? Despite only sweating a little, Hyeon Gyu-ha remained calm, not even uttering a single groan, while the one whose face had turned pale was rather In Yoo-shin.   He desperately gathered up mana and poured effort into healing. Milky healing power enveloped Hyeon Gyu-ha’s arms. And for a tamed entity, the Master’s skills were more effective than anything else in the world.   “Oh.”   Hyeon Gyu-ha briefly admired his cleanly healed left arm.   “The way it was supposed to go was, I had to go to a church, sprinkle some holy water, and get a blessing for it to be cured. I got better quickly that way too.”   “I’m really glad my healing worked……”   For some reason, In Yoo-shin was more exhausted than when he was watching the fight in full swing. After pouring in most of his available mana, he felt severely depleted. He was lucky he didn’t faint. Hyeon Gyu-ha gently supported In Yoo-shin’s waist using psychokinesis as he tried to sit down on the floor.   “I borrowed divine power without a holy relic, but it worked very easily with just one arm. Thanks to you, I also obtained the hidden boss crystal stone.”   The crystal stone that was floating on the sea flew through the air and landed in Hyeon Gyu-ha’s palm. Unlike the opaque crystal stones of ordinary monsters, it had a mysterious light that seemed to radiate five colors brilliantly from within.   Hyeon Gyu-ha, who was about to store the crystal stone into his inventory, pondered for a moment and held out his hand.   “Would you like me to show you something fun?”   “What is it?”   “Do you want to touch it?”   “May I?”   The brilliance of the five colors was amazing.  In Yoo-shin gently placed his hand on the hidden boss crystal stone. It even felt warm, as if it had been soaked in hot water for a long time and then taken out.   ‘When it’s cold, it would be nice to hug to keep warm.’   What an extravagant delusion it was to use hidden boss crystals, whose monetary value was difficult to pinpoint, as a substitute for a hot pack. While he was thinking nonsense, Hyeon Gyu-ha infused mana into the crystal stone.   It was that moment—   『Help me.』   The world changed completely.   P.A : I’ve been thinking… that maybe~~ both of them are connected 19 years ago. No! I’m convinced, I’ve been feeling this since Gyu-ha cut himself to test Yoo-shin’s healing abilities. Editor M: Ah, I don’t like writing styles that don’t put dialogue in the same paragraph as the respective speaker, but what can we do? … Okay, complaining aside, where did the guy who tossed IYS off a cliff go. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Editor M We made a discord server! please join us!

2.   The LVS team that Chae Yoo-jeong belongs to naturally completed the playoffs safely and advanced to the finals.   Like the LVS team, the rival team TW, which had good results throughout the season, was selected as the final opponent. The finals were held on Saturday, and since it was a weekend, I went to the stadium and watched the game in person.   In the finals, which lasted 5 games with each team getting two wins each, the LVS team took the final victory and won the spring championship.   Chae Yoo-jeong, smiling brightly while holding the winning cup, looked really pretty under the flashing lights and white pollen fluttering.   ‘If I had known it would be like this, I would have bought a camera with me.’   Fortunately, my seat was close to the stage. I smiled happily as I eagerly took pictures of him with my cell phone.   It was Chae Yoo-jeong’s victory that I got to see in person for the first time. After I had enough to take pictures, I switched the mode to video. Next time, I’ll definitely bring a camera and take better quality pictures.   “I sincerely congratulate the LVS team on their win! Now, shall we interview the winning team players?”   The caster first passed the microphone to the top laner standing on the far left.   After the top laner’s victory speech, which was filled with excitement and trembling with the joy of his victory, the microphone was passed to Chae Yoo-jeong, who was standing right next to him.   “Yes, Hello. I’m Gamgack, who has been in charge of the jungle alongside player Tenet this season.”   Hurray! At the same time as Chae Yoo-jeong’s greeting ended, loud cheers rang out from the audience.   It’s a surprise. I was startled without even realizing it and looked back.   Those colorful cheering sticks and cheering pickets. No, these days, don’t you think pickets can be made to shine brightly with LEDs like that? Additionally, there was someone holding a large camera in the front row.   For a moment, I was really jealous of that person, but I changed my jealousy into gratitude because I would edit the photo I took well and upload it to Chae Yoo-jeong’s fan cafe.   Chae Yoo-jeong must have heard the shout, and smiled, raising his hand in front of him and gently waving it.   ‘Surprisingly, he’s good at fan service like that.’   I remembered him kindly signing autographs for two female fans he met on the street.   In addition, when looking at posts posted on her fan cafe or community, there was no mention of any problems with his attitude toward fans, showing that Chae Yoo-jeong was quite thorough.   “Wow, the response is amazing. You have already won several times, but do you still get nervous every time you compete in the finals?”   “Of course I’m nervous. I was very nervous today and made a few mistakes, but I think I achieved good results thanks to the support of my teammates.”   “Now, as the oldest player, you have become the leader of the team along with Tenet. From that perspective, what is this win like?”   “Even though I am a senior, I actually have a lot to learn. Because the flow of the game changes so quickly, there are a lot of things that player Tenet and I miss, but the younger players on the team are good at catching those things.”   Chae Yoo-jeong answered the caster’s question without any hesitation. He even looked relaxed and smiled slightly as he looked around in front of him.   ‘He’s a total idol, he’s an idol.’   With that face, holding a microphone under the bright lights, he looked like a male idol himself. The uniform he was wearing looked just like a stage costume.   As I looked at Chae Yoo-jeong on stage with a new feeling, I suddenly felt it.   ‘It looks really cool.’   A long time ago, I finally understood Chae Yoo-jeong’s feelings when he saw me winning the HOL offline competition held in Busan and felt that I was cool.   Chae Yoo-jeong, who was being interviewed on that high stage with the championship trophy in front of me, looked the brightest in the world. Chae Yoo-jeong’s smile made my heart so excited that I kept laughing along with him without even realizing it.   The most beautiful and shining jewel in my life.   ‘Congratulations on winning.’   ***   “Hyung!”   Chae Yoo-jeong, who came to see me in a hallway that was far from the stadium and not often visited by people, ran up to me and gave me a fierce hug.   “Great job.”   “No. I’m really, really happy that Hyung came all the way here in person.”   Gosh, this is too much. It’s ridiculously cute.   I was surprised by Chae Yoo-jeong’s cuteness and returned the hug. Chae Yoo-jeong’s body was full of vitality that could not be hidden despite the fact that he had just competed on stage.   After patting me for a while, Chae Yoo-jeong suddenly sighed.   “I just want to go home with Hyung like this.”   I smiled slightly at Chae Yoo-jeong’s regretful appearance.   Chae Yoo-jeong now had to go to the after-party with his teammates. I heard he made a reservation at an expensive restaurant, and although I was equally disappointed, it was right for him to go to the after-party on the day he won.   “For now, enjoy your meal.”   Still, Chae Yoo-jeong wasn’t the type to drink in such a situation, so I was a little less worried.   Chae Yoo-jeong had his first drink in the presence of my friends and I, and since then he has never touched any alcoholic drink.   “Hey, Hyung.”   Chae Yoo-jeong, who was contemplating for a moment while being held by me, soon opened his mouth.   “By any chance… if you don’t have any special plans tomorrow.”   “Uh-huh.”   “Can’t you just… go to my house now instead of your apartment?”   “What?”   When I was surprised by Chae Yoo-jeong’s unexpected suggestion and asked back, his face blushed and he spoke urgently.   “Well, of course, if it’s okay with you! Since I’m on vacation from tomorrow on, I’m going to stay at home instead of at the dorm... We’re planning to meet tomorrow too, so I think you’ll be tired if you go back and forth... !”   “No, of course it’s fine with me. Is that really okay?”   Even if he usually stayed in a dorm, home was home. Even if I’m his lover, is it okay to just go into an unattended house...?   “Of course it’s okay. To be honest, I wish you would come. Then, after the after-party, I can see you again when I go home…”   Chae Yoo-jeong hesitated and honestly revealed his feelings. I was so touched and moved by that sight that I responded by hugging Chae Yoo-jeong’s body in my arms even more tightly.   “Okay. Send me the door lock number via message later.”   “Really?”   “Yes. Actually, I’m very sad to part ways like this too.”   Tomorrow was also the weekend, so I didn’t want to go back to my room and leave Chae Yoo-jeong behind. We hadn’t seen each other even once during the playoffs, but we finally met today, and I didn’t want to part ways like this.   “……Ah, but if I return late, you might leave at dawn……………….”   Chae Yoo-jeong, who was pleased with my answer that I would wait at home, immediately became sullen. I thought Chae Yoo-jeong was cute for worrying about nothing, so I gently stroked his cheek and spoke.   “I’m waiting at your house, not outside, so what’s there to worry about? It’s okay to be late, so just take your time and enjoy yourself.”   “Are you really, really going to wait?”   “That’s right. Spend a decent amount of time. If you happen to drink even a little bit of alcohol, always take a taxi. Or call me. I’ll come pick you up, okay?”   There are many adults on the team, including coach Yoo Gyung-seok, and he has his friend, player Tenet, so it would be okay, but when I actually wanted to send him off, I was worried about various things.   Chae Yoo-jeong, who noticed my concern, tilted his head with a shy expression, while my hand rested on his cheek.   “I’ll finish it quickly and come back. Rest at home, Hyung.”   As soon as he finished saying those words with good timing, Chae Yoo-jeong’s cell phone buzzed and vibrated. It was a call from coach Yoo Gyung-seok.   “Go on. Enjoy your meal. See you later.”   Chae Yoo-jeong looked around us while holding his cell phone in his hand, confirmed that no one was there, and lightly placed his lips on mine. A tickling sound rang out.   Only then, with a look of satisfaction, did Chae Yoo-jeong pull away from me.   “See you later, Hyung.”   TGITG fans, hello, we were planning to write the fanfic of TGITG series as the continuation for the novel, but our editor got too busy to join us. I want a *co-writer* to join us. The plot line and storyboard for each chapter is already finished. It’s around 10-20 chapters. In return, you will get to read the rest of the chapters around 13 chapters left as of now. Please contact me directly to discuss about this. Please join the discord server on the below link. We made a Discord Server ! please join us! --- Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Meimei, Ghostx We made a Discord Server ! please join us!

#1 01. Jealousy On an early Friday morning, Chae Yoo-jeong opened his eyes to a small sound from outside the bedroom. "Hyung……?" Out of habit, he felt around next to him, searching for a familiar presence, but it was empty. After rubbing his eyes, Chae Yoo-jeong got up and headed towards the living room, the sunlight streaming in through the half-closed curtains as the faint scent of coffee tickled his nose. “Why are you awake already?” Dalgrak, Yoo Ji-han, who had put his glass down on the table, approached Chae Yoo-jeong, who was standing and looking around. "Hyung……." "Look at the hair sticking out." Cute . Yoo Ji-han got up and stroked Chae Yoo-jeong’s messy hair. Chae Yoo-jeong hugged his waist and leaned his face on his shoulder. Yoo Ji-had had woken up early and dressed in a suit, ready to go to work. Everyone wears a suit, but it feels so much more cool and exciting when Yoo Ji-han wears it. My heart raced at the sight of Yoo Ji-han's neat and tidy appearance, but I was sad that I wouldn't be able to see him until he got off work. "Do you have to go to work?" “Do you know you’ve been saying that since Monday?” Yoo Ji-han, who burst into laughter, patted Chae Yoo-jeong on the back. “You also have to go to the company for an interview today.” "Yes……." “At what time are you planning to leave?” Yoo Ji-han looked down to his wristwatch, let go of Chae Yoo-jeong, and walked towards the front door. Chae Yoo-jeong gloomily followed him to the door, disheartened that Yoo Ji-han had to leave. “The interview time is a little late, so I’m going to leave slowly.” “Ah, you said 4pm? Then it’ll be a little past 6 when everything’s done?” "Yes." Yoo Ji-han adjusted his tie, crooked from hugging and looked back while putting on the coat he hung on the hanger. “Then should I pick you up?” "What?" “I’m going out on a business trip today and I’m going home straight away. Since I’m going to drive there anyway, why don’t I pick you up? You said you were going to do the interview at the company, right?” “That……!” Hyung, it's so hard. You're already tired from going out on business trips and coming home from work. Chae Yoo-jeong was about to mindlessly refuse, worried that he would be burdening Yoo Ji-han, hesitated before speaking. Still… I wish you could come pick me up. Then I can see Hyung a few minutes earlier. Maybe since it’s Friday today, it wouldn’t be bad to go out to eat together and come home. “……” Yoo Ji-han quietly looked at Chae Yoo-jeong, whose face was flushed, lips trembling. Let’s wait patiently without rushing , hesitating to answer, Chae Yoo-jeong’s face turns even redder as he tries to pacify himself. “Please… come and pick me up.” " Unn ." At those childish wods, Yoo Ji-han smiled fondly and cupped Chae Yoo-jeong’s face tenderly. The gentle touch praised him, telling him that he did a good job. “Do your best today.” "Yes." “I’ll contact you whenever I have time.” "Yes." “See you later, honey.” After a warm farewell and a peck on the cheek, Yoo Ji-han finally left the house. Chae Yoo-jeong, who was left alone after the front door closed, stroked his pounding heart. 'Ah, I still can't get used to it…….’ The fact that I can sleep in the same house as Yoo Ji-han and see him off to work or wake up with him. 'Still, it's so good.' It's already my fifth day doing it, but every time I do it, my heart is filled with joy and happiness. It had already been a year since Yoo Ji-han moved out of his studio apartment and moved into Chae Yoo-jeong’s apartment. When Yoo Ji-han was thinking about moving after his lease ended, Chae Yoo-jeong persistently persuaded him, citing all sorts of reasons, from the distance to his company, to the spaciousness of his home and how convenient it was to travel. Yoo Ji-han initially refused, saying that it was too early for them to live together, but eventually relented and gave into Chae Yoo-jeong’s pleas, and moved in with Chae Yoo-jeong, using the former's desperation as an excuse. But then what?  Chae Yoo-jeong had to eat, sleep, and practice at the company dormitory to prepare for the HOL competition. The only time I can come home is when the season is over and I am given a vacation, like now. Fortunately, there is a long vacation in November when the World Championship, an international competition, ends, but now that the domestic regular season is over and the next competition is scheduled right away, there is only a two-week vacation. Now that the Spring season is over, next up is the MSI tournament. After that, the Summer season begins, and if we do well in the Summer season, we can start preparing for the World Championship right away. It's a very packed and hectic schedule. 'Ha…….' It's a schedule that repeats every year, but I've never been more disappointed than I was this year. How absurd would it be if you desperately tried to persuade someone to live with you, but then the person you persuaded actually moved out and started living together? 'I'm so glad you understand, Hyung.' Yoo Ji-han must have anticipated all of this and accepted Chae Yoo-jeong's proposal. There's no way he didn't know about his lover's occupation. Instead, Yoo Ji-han managed their apartment when Chae Yoo-Jeong left for the season, keeping it warm and lively. After he realised Yoo Ji-han’s feelings again, Chae Yoo-jeong’s heart started to ache. “......I have to do well.” Chae Yoo-jeong clenched his fists and made a resolution again, then headed to the bathroom with confidence. The interview was scheduled later in the afternoon, but I still didn't want to slack off. I was planning to eat a good breakfast and go exercise so that Yoo Ji-han wouldn't worry. *** The LVS team interview, which started at 4 p.m., was more or less concluded after two hours. With Kwon Do-hyun, who stood as the jungler with Chae Yoo-jeong under the name of Tenet, retiring after the HOL Cup held last year, Chae Yoo-jeong became the only jungler on the LVS team. Could it be because Chae Yoo-jeong and Kwon Do-hyun have been in charge of being jungler for the past few years, but only Chae Yoo-jeong remains this year? A related question was also asked in the interview. “You’ve been working with Tenet for quite some time, but starting this spring season, you’ve been in charge of being a jungler alone. Do you feel a lot of pressure?” “I’m more worried about my teammates who are on different lanes compared to me. Since I have an aggressive style, my younger teammates had to try hard to adjust to me. Still, we practiced hard while understanding each other. I think the results were good because of that.” “As expected, the secret to winning is solid teamwork and practice. When I think back to the performance that the LVS team showed in the finals, your answer feels even more impressive. Ah, this is a bit of a side note. Tenet won the HOL Cup last year and retired right away. Many fans, including me, were really saddened by his retirement. Is there any news about how Tenet is doing these days?” It was a bit strange, but it wasn't really a problem,  so Chae Yoo-jeong answered appropriately. “……?” That was a question that was not part of our prior discussion. “I heard he’s very busy because he’s learning how to coach.”  “I see.” The reporter smiled faintly, pushing her hair behind her ear. “Then I will ask you the next question.” The subsequent interview proceeded smoothly without any problems. 'Why did you ask about Kwon Do-hyun?' Chae Yoo-jeong thought it was strange, but he was so excited about his upcoming meeting with Yoo Ji-han that he soon lost interest. “Thank you for your hard work.” After the interview, the reporter and team members stood up and thanked each other. “Hey, Chae Yoo-jeong, Gamgack Sense.” Chae Yoo-jeong, who was about to leave with his team members, looked back. The reporter, who had been looking at him with complicated eyes, soon opened his mouth with a determined expression. “If you don’t mind, can I ask for your cell phone number?” Chae Yoo-jeong raised an eyebrow at the unexpected request. “Huh.” A sharp inhale was heard from behind Chae Yoo-jeong. The members of the LVS team, flustered by his expressionless face, had begun to nervously look between Chae Yoo-jeong and the reporter. A tense atmosphere settled over all of them. It was at that moment where Chae Yoo-jeong frowned, about to reject the reporter completely. “Wait, um, I spoke too hastily. If you don’t mind, I’d like to talk to you separately for five minutes.” “Why me?” “Is the interview over?” Chae Yoo-jeong's second rejection was cut off again. It was because of Coach Yoo Kyung-seok who opened the interview room door and came in with a bright smile. "Ah, reporter. Thank you for your hard work. I don't know if the kids answered well because they were shy. Haha!" "Coach, let's go out quickly." “Quickly.” “Huh? What, why?” "Hyung has something to talk to the reporter about." "Really? Hey, okay, I get it, so don't push me, you guys!" The team members who had been standing there in shock cheered and ran out of the conference room, dragging Yoo Kyung-seok with them. A reporter approached Chae Yoo-jeong, who was looking at the sight, dumbfounded. “I’m sorry. I didn’t want this to happen either.” The reporter smiled awkwardly, coughed briefly, and then carefully opened his mouth. "In fact……." *** HM: the old editor got so busyTwT so this is a new editor, editing this. The author published this side story after 2 years. I’m guessing it’s like an inauguration for the manhwa adaptation. I think many of you are from the manhwa adaptation. I still haven’t read it, because I got busy reading IDWTR. I wrote the fanfic with respect to the side stories 2. FF: I’m the new editor; hi! Glad to be here. Let’s hope for more sex between Ji-han and Yoo Chae ^^ --- Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Fanatic fan We made a Discord Server ! please join us!

As if to prove that it was on a different level from the dungeon boss, when the hidden boss began to take shape, the dungeon itself vibrated and shook. Mana swirled like a whirlpool down to one point, where a crystal began to form clearly.   The location of that point was above the sea. In other words, the crystal stone was so large that it could be seen even by In Yoo-shin, who was floating in the air a long way away. The size of the crystal stone was usually proportional to the strength of the monster.   “Hahaha.”   Appalled, In Yoo-shin shook Hyeon Gyu-ha, who was just laughing out loud.   “D-don’t just laugh!”   “Then shall we cry?”   “Don’t even cry! What should we do about that?”   “I don’t know either. The hidden boss I expected and prepared to fight against was a legendary hero, not the Supreme Deity. If we compare this to Greek mythology, we were preparing for Odysseus, but Zeus suddenly appeared—this is like that.”   It was an explanation that stuck in my head right away, more so than an unfamiliar name. Thanks to this, In Yoo-shin screamed.    “How do we beat Zeus!?”   “Haha. That’s what I’m saying.”   “I told you not to laugh!”   What do we do? What do we do? Should I run away quickly and call for reinforcements before it’s fully formed? No, but even if you call in a reinforcement of decent hunters, will they be able to beat Zeus? In order to defeat Zeus……!   “Gigantomachia!” (A/N: In Greek mythology, a war between the Giants and the gods of Olympus, including Zeus.)   “Calm down, Yoo-shin -ssi .”   “Isn’t there a dungeon somewhere on Earth with a titan or Gaia as a hidden boss? What if we summon the hidden boss and fight Zeus……!”   “It’s a good idea, but the thing before us now is Supreme Deity Atabeyra. It’s not actually Zeus.”   “Ah.”   “Get a grip and do as I say—calmly take deep breaths. Breathe quickly and then exhale slowly every third breath.”   “P-P-Phew……”   As In Yoo-shin followed Hyeon Gyu-ha’s breathing techniques, he gradually came to his senses.   “It worked. What was that? Next time when I have another mental breakdown, I’ll try to follow it.”   “Lamaze breathing.”   “……”   How does an unmarried man without a lover—that is, a real lover—know things like the Lamaze breathing method?    Despite In Yoo-shin’s now lukewarm and subtle gaze, Hyun Gyu-ha turned his gaze forward, unaffected. He seemed to have completely given up, appearing as if he was merely observing the hidden boss taking shape.   Supreme Deity Atabeyra was slowly taking shape. She was a god with the body of a frog and the face of a woman.   “The basis of this dungeon is Columbus and Taino people, so I did some studying. Atabeyra is the first god and goddess of creation in the Taino religion, and she is also the mother of the gods. She’s both benevolent and cruel at the same time. You see that the body is of a frog, right? That frog is the sacred animal (聖獸) of Atabeyra.”   “That was a very useful exposition, but will it help us survive the dungeon?”   “Well……”   Hyeon Gyu-ha rubbed his chin with a thoughtful expression. He seemed to be quite reluctant about something.   “Don’t worry. Even if I die here, I’ll definitely send you out of the dungeon.”   “I…… don’t like that.”   In Yoo-shin shook his head with uncharacteristic resolve.   “I don’t want someone dying in front of me to protect me.”   “……”   “So, Gyu-ha -ssi , I hope you don’t even joke about saying that you’ll die just to protect me.”   “It wasn’t a joke, but I understand anyway.”   Hyeon Gyu-ha looked down for a moment with deeply sunken eyes, but then he roughly tousled Yoo-shin’s hair instead of asking any deeper questions.   Then the sun disappeared.   A figure so large that it blocked out the sunlight rose from the sea and opened its huge eyes.   A feeling of intimidation made me suffocate. It seemed like it was going to strike us with a ferocious and bloody force at any moment.  In Yoo-shin was very nervous and grabbed Hyeon Gyu-ha’s clothes.   However, the hidden boss of the dungeon, Supreme Deity Atabeyra, just moved her eyes and looked at the ground. Rather than the black corpses of countless monsters covering the floor, the ground was haunted by the remnants of Taino illusions that made up the dungeon’s disconnected time. She saw them as they were mercilessly slaughtered.   They were dying.   They died after being shot, slashed with knives, stabbed with spears, and bitten by dogs. They were extorted of gold, sold into slavery, abused, and then they died.   【———!】   A mournful howl erupted. The god cried out in terrible sorrow and pain as her internal organs were torn apart. Her tears were the bloody tears of a god who had no choice but to watch with her own eyes as her children were brutally slaughtered.   An intense sadness rushed through him like a tidal wave.   “Ah……”   In Yoo-shin blinked his eyes blankly. After Hyeon Gyu-ha wiped his eyes, he realized that he had been crying. The sorrow and pain of the transforming god overwhelmed his own emotions.   “Don’t be too empathetic. After all, they’re all just remnants of the past.”   “Do you really want to fight a boss like that when it’s in so much pain? I heard that although it is extremely rare, a hidden boss sometimes lets go of hunters at its discretion.”   Even while they were whispering in a low voice, Atabeyra’s cries continued.   “You’re welcome, by the way. This is the worst and most dangerous situation.”   “Is it because she mistook us for the white people who slaughtered natives in the illusion earlier?”   “No. The identities of the people are now meaningless to that god.”   Hyeon Gyu-ha’s smile had suddenly disappeared at some point.   “Yoo-shin- ssi , are you feeling Atabeyra’s emotions right now?”   “She seems very sad and in pain.”   “That’s the problem. Gods are higher-dimensional beings compared to humans, but it’s unacceptable for us, as humans, to understand a god’s emotions.”   Because his words were difficult to understand, Hyeon Gyu-ha whispered in a low voice to In Yoo-shin, who tilted his head.   “It’s a crude metaphor, but do flying insects or earthworms understand human emotions? Can they understand human emotions and share joy or sorrow together?”   “…… They can’t.”   “But both you and I understood Atabeyra’s feelings. This means that god is crazy. It means it’s fallen so far from grace, utterly corrupted and insane, that it now dares to possess a mind a human can even comprehend.”   The corner of Hyeon Gyu-ha’s lips twitched sardonically.   “The Taino people who served Atabeyra were massacred by the arriving white people, cutting off their roots and destroying their religion and culture. There was no way she wouldn’t have gone crazy.”   What they had to deal with was a god who had gone mad after terrible sorrow and pain.   Atabeyra remembered.   Forgetting is a blessing given by gods who cannot forget to human beings, their creatures, and children. A god who cannot forget remembers everything.   Therefore, Atabeyra, the goddess of the moon, fresh water, and fertility, remembered.   When her son, Yokahu, god of the sea and cassava, created the first human being. When the hero Deminan overcame the pain of his swollen back to continue the bloodline of Karakaracol, which connected gods and humans. Thus, there were moments that allowed her to look at humans more closely.   Her children who served her were brutally slaughtered by the white men who came from the east. The cries of her children, who desperately searched for her and begged her to save them. Her child whose arms held a simple statue, carved in the image of his god, even in his tragic dying moments. The last remaining child spat out his last breath in hatred towards the gods who could not protect him.   Atabeyra remembered everything.   The sky shook and the earth roared. A god who had lost all her believers and lost her faith and gone crazy could not control her divine power and manifest miracles. She was just blindly angered without any reason, so she just blindly struck.   Nevertheless, the attack of the huge body blocking the sun was a deadly weapon in itself. With each swing of her arm, the earth shook, and with each stamp of her foot, the ocean boiled as if a volcano had erupted from the bottom of the sea.   “Huaaah!”   The water boiling from the sea rose up like a sharp spear blade. The moment In Yoo-shin screamed in surprise, Hyeon Gyu-ha, who had wrapped his arms around his waist, had already avoided the spot and moved around to the back of Atabeyra.   Kuuung! Her heavy arms flew out as if chasing away flying insects. Atabeyra’s hand passed under Hyeon Gyu-ha’s legs as he leaped through the air and pressed down on the ground cluttered with the corpses of monsters. Their bodies were crushed, pieces sent flying, and the bloody smell became thicker.   Hyeon Gyu-ha, who was swerving his body here and there, pulled out an anti-tank firearm from his inventory and shot her straight away. In Yoo-shin briefly had hopes for the rocket bomb explosions, but it was in vain. As the thick smoke cleared, Atabeyra’s huge body was revealed to be intact, without a single wound.   She’s still a god, even if she’s insane, unable to control divine power, and nothing more than a falsehood. Gods could not be harmed by the crude weapons that humans had created.   “Well, that didn’t work either. I bought it at a high price directly from the US military.”   “T-then what should we do?”   “What do you mean by that? We have to survive.”   “What?”   “Let’s just hold on until we lose all our strength.”   Hyeon Gyu-ha held In Yoo-shin’s waist and launched himself into the sky beyond Atabeyra’s head.   【———!】   Atabeyra on the ground cried out, but her arms could not reach them. Even the shockwaves that shook the sky were all bounced away when a force field using psychokinesis was applied.   Hyeon Gyu-ha, who placed In Yoo-shin down, lay diagonally in the air and gazed down indifferently.   “Since it’s not a true god but an imaginary god, it’ll get tired at some point. As long as we’re in the dungeon, the boss won’t be able to get out. After I’ve diminished its strength, I’ll carefully maneuver Yoo-shin- ssi  out of harm’s way.”   “Then, what about Gyu-ha- ssi ……? Gyu-ha- ssi ’s mana isn’t infinite either.”   “Well, I guess I’ll work out something.”   “……”   “I should’ve brought something so Yoo-shin -ssi  wouldn’t get bored waiting.”   In Yoo-shin suddenly felt a sense of déjà vu as he stared at Atabeyra, who was running wild in anger, throwing out her arms and stamping her feet. It was those pupils. The gaze that I encountered at the bank, steeped in sheer boredom.   In Yoo-shin quietly brought up the status window.   [Current Status: Murderous. Intrigued. Bored.]   That was it.  Hyeon Gyu-ha, who had gone through the initial shock of meeting the Supreme Deity, had now calmed down and lost any emotional agitation.  Did he always feel this way while going into battle? Even though he might die?   No matter how cool you were, there were limits to your mana and abilities. Keep Atabeyra locked in the dungeon until it reaches its limit, and then what? What if you ran out of mana? What if your brain, overloaded, could no longer use psychokinesis, Hyeon Gyu-ha?   In Yoo-shin became very anxious.   “…… Yoo-shin -ssi .”   Suddenly, Hyeon Gyu-ha stretched out his hand. The hand that grazed his chin gently touched the nape of In Yoo-shin’s neck. Thump, thump, thump.  The pounding of his anxious heart was clearly conveyed to him, and Hyeon Gyu-ha’s complexion suddenly changed.   [Current Status: Murderous. Intrigued. Anxious. Anxious. Anxious. Anxious.]   In Yoo-shin was the only being who erased Hyeon Gyu-ha’s boredom and made him anxious. PA : I like how panickly Yoo-shin is, while Gyu-ha was jas all chill and relaxed until he got extreme anxiety.  Editor M: Do dungeon bosses have pronouns? ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Editor M We made a discord server! please join us!