CH 16 It had been almost a month since Chae Yoo-jeong had started trauma therapy at the hospital. At first, the therapist had suggested that he share the details of their sessions with Yoo Ji-han after returning home, once she discovered that Yoo Ji-han was his roommate. “Actually… he’s my boyfriend.” Chae Yoo-jeong said, deliberately and shamelessly, meeting the therapist’s eyes with a quiet confidence. The therapist’s eyes widened in surprise, and a faint blush rose to her cheeks.  “Oh my……” She instinctively reached up to tuck a beige strand of hair behind her ear, flustered yet maintaining her professional composure. For a moment, her lips curved into a warm, gentle smile mixture of amusement and encouragement. Chae Yoo-jeong felt a small thrill at her reaction, the tiny spark of mischief in his declaration making the air between them feel lighter, even amidst the serious context of therapy. “Well… that’s better. You should try to be more dependent on him.” She said thoughtfully. “Anything from affection to financial support. I looked over your previous therapy history, and this is linked to that, so it’s important to consider. Applying ‘anything from affection to money’ in your daily life may be difficult at first, but if you take it little by little, it will help you feel more at ease.” The conversation with the therapist continued for several more minutes before they finally took a short break. This pattern repeated over the next few hours, until it was time for the next patient to arrive. On his way home, Chae Yoo-jeong reflected on the new guidance from his therapist, replaying her words in his mind. He thought about how to gradually apply her advice in his daily life, feeling a mix of determination and apprehension. *** This time, Chae Yoo-jeong decided to take the initiative to ask Yoo Ji-han to have sex. Chae Yoo-jeong, who was trying to fulfill his sexual desires, never really took the initiative unless Yoo Ji-han suggested first for as far as he could remember. That’s also why he was so determined this time.  ‘I wonder if it’s okay to take some advice from the therapist into a different matter.’ Chae Yoo-jeong thought hard about how to naturally seduce Yoo Ji-han to the bed and take the initiative.  ‘Maybe I should loosen up my hole before I grab and pull him onto the bed……? Hmm… What time will be the right time? Should I do it today or tomorrow……?’ His mind was suddenly flooded with a torrent of questions, each one bouncing off the next like a storm he couldn’t calm. He shook his head, letting out a small, frustrated sigh as he sank into the nearest chair. The afternoon sunlight streamed weakly through the window, casting long shadows across the room, but it did little to settle the restlessness in his chest. ‘I want to plan something so amazing that Yoo Ji-han won’t be able to refuse my advances.’ He thought, a flush warming his cheeks at the thought. His fingers twitched on the armrest of the chair as he imagined Yoo Ji-han’s reaction. Like what? His inner voice responded, calm yet insistent. ‘Remember what Yoo Ji-han did back on our anniversary.’ Just thinking about it made a warmth rush up Chae Yoo-jeong’s neck, his cheeks burning and his heart thudding in his chest. His fingers twitched slightly, and he could feel a subtle shiver running down his spine, leaving goosebumps in its wake. The memory replayed vividly in his mind, every small gesture and teasing glance of Yoo Ji-han’s sending a mix of heat and anticipation through him. ‘I think I know what to do.’ He thought, a spark of mischievous determination lighting his eyes. A slow, sly smile tugged at the corners of his lips as his mind raced with plans…… *** A few nights later, Chae Yoo-jeong was dressed in a three-piece beige suit that fit him perfectly, accentuating his shoulders and giving him a polished, mature appearance. The color complemented his pale skin, and his hair was styled slightly back, with a few strands deliberately falling over his forehead, softening the sharp lines of his face. Yoo Ji-han had already informed him that he would be late and told Chae Yoo-jeong he could start cooking without him. Chae Yoo-jeong tried to buy the perfect suit size for Yoo Ji-han. The design was playful, inspired by a bunny costume, but tailored into a sleek, form-fitting male suit rather than a one-piece, and is specifically made to fix the bunny butt plug.  Every detail had been carefully adjusted to ensure it fit perfectly, showing that Chae Yoo-jeong had put a lot of thought into making it comfortable, stylish, and just a little whimsical for Yoo Ji-han. ‘But I would love to see Yoo Ji-han in a bunny girl one-piece.’ As Chae Yoo-jeong imagined Yoo Ji-han in the playful costume, his cheeks warmed and his thoughts grew a little mischievous. He instinctively reached up, thinking he had drooled, only to realize that he hadn’t. A small, embarrassed smile tugged at his lips. Just as he looked toward the door, the sound of a key turning in the lock made his heart skip a beat.  ‘Yoo Ji-han- ah  is home.’ He quickly placed the suit on the dinner table and walked over to Yoo Ji-han, who had just entered and begun removing his shoes. Without a word, Chae Yoo-jeong guided him toward the bathroom, handing him the carefully folded suit. Then, with a swift motion, he ushered Yoo Ji-han through the doorway and firmly closed the door behind him, leaving him slightly bewildered. Yoo Ji-han stared down at the suit in his hands, his brow furrowed in confusion as he tried to make sense of the unexpected gift Chae Yoo-jeong had handed him. Gently and slowly, he took the suit out of it, but something like a white ball dropped from the plastic bag. He placed the suit carefully on the rack nearby. He opened the white ball and saw a butt plug that resembled a bunny tail, to which his eyes widened. ‘Oh…my mischievous puppy…’ Trying to hide his embarrassment, Chae Yoo-jeong hurriedly set the table, arranging plates, forks, and spoons with meticulous care. He placed each dish just so, making sure everything was perfectly in its place, as if the precision could steady the fluttering in his chest. *** ~Dinner Night~ You might think this is just a normal dinner with your partner, but you’d be wrong. This was a dinner between the bunny and the fox. ‘…Wait, that introduction is a bit cringe…’ Yoo Ji-han thought, taking a small bite from his plate of bulgogi. The table was filled with an array of traditional Korean dishes: bibimbap, noodles, dumplings, tteokbokki, thin slices of meat, and more. The casual, hearty food didn’t exactly match their formal attire, but neither of them cared. They were both too focused on enjoying the flavors of home, savoring every bite and the comfort it brought. ‘It’s nice to have a dinner like this from time to time… if only it were possible…’ As Yoo Ji-han’s thoughts drifted, Chae Yoo-jeong gave him a mischievous, teasing wink. In an instant, Yoo Ji-han felt heat rise to his neck, his skin flushing bright red under Chae Yoo-jeong’s gaze. From the image that got picked up from the back of his mind, he remembered the bunny tail butt plug which came along with the suit set. He didn't wear it now as they needed to eat. He quickly stuffed this mouth to prevent himself from over-thinking and focused on eating only. He could tell from that sly wink that Chae Yoo-jeong was scheming something for tonight. A small shiver ran down his spine at the thought, and he found himself subconsciously fidgeting with his fork. ‘This cute little brat…’ Yoo Ji-han chuckled softly, shaking his head. ‘But for now…’ He told himself, forcing his attention back to the table. ‘…let’s just get through dinner without giving him any hints.’ The aroma of the food filled the air, comforting yet tantalizing, and Yoo Ji-han took a slow bite of bulgogi, trying to focus on the familiar flavors while keeping one wary eye on the mischievous glint in Chae Yoo-jeong’s eyes. --- Credits: Writer: Hoshi Miya Co-writer: Miry We made a Discord Server ! please join us!

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

CH 15 Just as Chae Yoo-jeong was about to pay for the groceries at the counter, he looked up from his phone, where he had been messaging Yoo Ji-han, who seemed worried about him, and reached to swipe his credit card. Beep! Beep! A red light flashed on the small screen in front of him, accompanied by the message: “This card has been declined.” “Aah….” Chae Yoo-jeong let out a frustrated sigh. Deciding it was best to explain, he pulled out his phone to call Yoo Ji-han and tell him that his father had frozen the card that had been given to him. The lady at the counter smiled warmly. “Do you have another card or a different payment method you’d like to use, Sir?” She seemed used to seeing foreigners struggle with cash or card issues. Her patience was unwavering, even as the people behind him tapped their feet, glanced at their watches, and muttered under their breath. The faint hum of the air conditioner mixed with the low chatter of the store, making the moment feel heavier than it should have. “Sorry about that. I’ll pay with Google Pay…” Chae Yoo-jeong said, slightly flustered. He looked at his phone and with a careful hand, he positioned the camera over the QR code on the counter, trying not to fumble as the line behind him shifted impatiently. Once the photo was sent, on Yoo Ji-han’s kakaotalk account , he immediately called Yoo Ji-han, tapping his phone nervously. The line connected, and Yoo Ji-han’s gentle, concerned voice came through...  “Hello? Yoo-jeong-ah~ Is something wrong?” Yoo Ji-han spoke first in a gentle voice. Then, he saw the image pop up on his screen, Yoo Ji-han quickly understood the situation. Chae Yoo-jeong’s words tumbled out, slightly rushed.  “You see… my card was declined because my father froze the account. Could you pay for it this time? I’ll transfer the money later. I still haven’t transferred my funds from overseas, so—” “Oh, okay. It’s fine. You don’t have to send me anything. I’ll pay for it right now.” Yoo Ji-han replied nonchalantly, his voice calm and reassuring. ‘It seems like Hyung has been so considerate of me lately…’ Chae Yoo-jeong thought. ‘….especially after my parents came to visit and caused that fight… in the early morning, out of nowhere.’ “Unn… see you later, then, Hyung.” Chae Yoo-jeong forced the corners of his mouth into a small, tight smile before disconnecting the call. The screen in front of him flashed a green check mark, signaling that the purchase had gone through successfully. The lady at the counter offered her signature warm smile and waved goodbye. “Please come again.” The lady said. He offered a small, awkward smile before gathering all the groceries and luggage. Taking a deep breath, he tried to shrug off the lingering frustration and embarrassment. The weight of the bags pressed against his hands, and the distant hum of the city surrounded him as he made his way back to their apartment, determined to leave the morning’s tension behind. *** When Yoo Ji-han arrived at the apartment door, his expression was serious, a careful mask of determination mixed with concern. He had spent the past few hours turning over in his mind how to approach Chae Yoo-jeong about the trauma tied to his mother, unsure of how to word his support without making him feel pressured. ‘I really want to help him, no matter what… and stay by his side for as long as possible.’ Yoo Ji-han thought, the pulse in his chest quickening slightly at the thought of Chae Yoo-jeong’s fragile state. He reached for his keys, fingers brushing the cold metal, but before he could even insert one, the door swung open from the other side. Chae Yoo-jeong had already opened it, standing there with a tired yet tentative expression. Yoo Ji-han offered a nervous smile and spoke softly. “I’m back, Yoo-jeong-ah.” He widened his arms slightly, gesturing for Chae Yoo-jeong to come closer. After a brief hesitation, Chae Yoo-jeong stepped forward and hugged him awkwardly, the embrace light yet carrying a quiet mix of relief and gentle sadness. Yoo Ji-han held him steadily, letting him lean on him for as long as he needed. After taking off his shoes and coat, Yoo Ji-han sank onto the couch. Chae Yoo-jeong seemed to sense what he was about to say; no small talk was necessary. Yoo Ji-han straightened his posture, exhaled slowly, and then spoke. “I want to talk to you about your trauma. I want to be straightforward with you.” Chae Yoo-jeong nodded silently, bracing himself for what was to come. At first, Chae Yoo-jeong began to speak nervously about his childhood and the harshness of his mother. His words were hesitant, faltering, but as he continued, tears welled up in his eyes. Soon his face contorted with emotion, his voice cracking and failing as he struggled to speak. Yoo Ji-han listened quietly, his expression calm and patient. When Chae Yoo-jeong finally broke down and began to cry, Yoo Ji-han moved to his side, gently patting his back in a steady, reassuring rhythm. ‘It seems he feels a twinge of guilt for speaking negatively about his mother….’ Yoo Ji-han thought. ‘Even though he has endured pain because of her harshness and mood swings, he also understands, in his own way, the struggles she faced.’ Chae Yoo-jeong paused, his sobs quieting as he tried to catch his breath, leaving a heavy silence in the room. “Are you okay…? You don’t have to force yourself to talk about everything. Just take a deep breath. Here—drink some water.” Yoo Ji-han spoke softly, handing Chae Yoo-jeong a glass. Chae Yoo-jeong blinked twice, his expression blank, though the tears continued to stream down his cheeks. Closing his eyes, he inhaled and exhaled slowly, pressing his fingers to his forehead as if trying to steady himself. Yoo Ji-han’s voice carried a hint of worry as he asked again, gentle but insistent: “Are you really okay? Do you want to lie down for a bit?” Chae Yoo-jeong, lost in his own thoughts for a moment, finally nodded and leaned gently against Yoo Ji-han’s shoulder. The steady rhythm of his breathing filled Yoo Ji-han’s ears, warm and soft against him. Yoo Ji-han felt his face flush red. ‘Aah! He’s so cute… Stop! You shouldn’t be thinking like this!’ Yoo Ji-han scolded himself silently, trying to push back the sudden surge of affection and protectiveness. Strands of Chae Yoo-jeong’s hair brushed softly against Yoo Ji-han’s face, tickling him slightly, but he remained still, letting Chae Yoo-jeong find comfort in his arms. Yoo Ji-han hugged him lightly in return, a quiet gesture of reassurance. No words passed between them, yet the simple closeness, the warmth pressed against skin, carried an unspoken intensity. In that shared moment, it felt as if they could face anything in the world together, no matter how impossible it seemed.  “I probably don’t really know the best way to handle trauma… but I think therapy could help. Even if it doesn’t fix everything right away, don’t stress about it too much. Just focus on relaxing. You don’t need to worry about it being a waste of money… okay, Yoo-jeong-ah?” Listening carefully to Yoo Ji-han’s words, Chae Yoo-jeong slowly pulled away from him and leaned back on the couch, settling into a proper sitting position. His expression was tentative, indecisive, yet he accepted Yoo Ji-han’s advice. Chae Yoo-jeong had already tried a few therapy sessions to work on his possessiveness issues with Yoo Ji-han. Yoo Ji-han knew it had helped him to some extent, even if the progress wasn’t complete, and he hoped this gentle reminder would encourage Chae Yoo-jeong to continue. Chae Yoo-jeong had decided to take the semester off from college so he could focus on full-time therapy. Yoo Ji-han, as stubborn as ever, insisted on dropping him off at the therapy center and picking him up afterward, despite Chae Yoo-jeong insisting it wasn’t necessary. ‘I just want Chae Yoo-jeong to find some comfort in me, even if it’s only a little.’ Yoo Ji-han thought, his gaze lingering on him as they walked side by side. --- Credits: Writer: Hoshi Miya Co-writer: Miry We made a Discord Server ! please join us!

Ch 13 Chae Yoo-jeong and Yoo Ji-han had dinner together that evening. Sushi had been on their minds, but it was nearly impossible to find decent sushi in Germany, and even delivery would have taken over thirty minutes. In the end, Yoo Ji-han settled for tteokbokki and fish cakes, simple comfort food that had been pre-made and kept in the refrigerator. Lately, even cooking has felt like a luxury. The nights had grown shorter, filled with endless studying, and the semester exams were turning out to be far more difficult than either of them had imagined. Chae Yoo-jeong climbed onto the bed and lightly pushed Yoo Ji-han’s shoulder. Yoo Ji-han looked up at him, and their eyes met, just long enough for him to notice the faint, bitter smile on Chae Yoo-jeong’s face. It wasn’t the kind of smile that reached his eyes, and something about it made a quiet worry stir in Yoo Ji-han’s chest. ‘Something’s weird.’ “Did something happen today, Yoo-jeong- ah ?”  Yoo Ji-han asked carefully, softly, his voice barely above a whisper. He reached out, letting his hand rest gently against Chae Yoo-jeong’s cheek. There was a faint scent of salt in the air, something that didn’t belong there, something that shouldn’t have been on Chae Yoo-jeong’s skin. Yoo Ji-han, always sensitive to emotions and the smallest details, didn’t need an answer to understand. ‘…Something had gone wrong.’ Chae Yoo-jeong shook his head lightly, as if to say it was nothing. His eyes drifted away, settling somewhere on the blanket, avoiding Yoo Ji-han’s gaze. Yoo Ji-han let out a quiet sigh, already familiar with this habit of his, hiding things behind silence. ‘I can’t blame him, though.’ He knew Chae Yoo-jeong well enough to understand that silence was his way of coping, of holding himself together when words might make him fall apart. For a moment, neither of them spoke. The room felt still, the only sound being the soft hum of the heater. Yoo Ji-han’s thumb brushed gently against Chae Yoo-jeong’s cheek, a wordless reassurance. ‘But it’s alright, he thought. He’ll tell me sooner or later. Even if it’s not right now.’ Yoo Ji-han wrapped his arms around Chae Yoo-jeong’s neck, pulling him closer. He pressed a small, tentative kiss near his lips, and Chae Yoo-jeong responded, leaning in and deepening the kiss. He started to twist his tongue inwards and explore all the corners of Yoo Ji-han’s mouth. This made Yoo Ji-han swallow a moan or two.  Even in the midst of the heat, Yoo Ji-han held Chae Yoo-jeong’s gaze between kisses. There was something fragile in his eyes, a mix of longing, uncertainty, and the weight of unspoken thoughts. ‘This felt all too strange as if it were unreal.’ They both thought at the same time. After a minute of rough, urgent kissing, their tongues reluctantly parted. Yoo Ji-han gasped and huffed for air, his chest rising and falling quickly. In the dim light, his eyes flickered with a restless energy, yet there was nothing for him to focus on. He thought about letting his arousal fade, knowing sleep was tugging at him, and that he needed a moment to steady himself. “Hugh…… So tired.” Chae Yoo-jeong, whose face was already near the waist of Yoo Ji-han, immediately pulled the pants off him and began to suck him off. He swirled the tip of the dick with his tongue and massaged the ends with his hands. Applying saliva to moisture and allowing the dick to enter into his mouth, Chae Yoo-jeong mumbled with it, while having it in his mouth. “Iw’s two bigh….mn” “Please take it off from your mouth before speaking.” However, Chae Yoo-jeong kept it in his mouth, regardless of the fact that he was struggling to swallow it whole in one go. Yoo Ji-han’s fingers tightened instinctively, his body trembling with the intensity of the moment. Chae Yoo-jeong tried to add more saliva to allow him to swallow deeper easily.  Yoo Ji-han’s eyes blinked and the corners of the eyes wrinkled with some bits of unexplainable pleasure that made his waist bent. The stickiness and inside texture of his mouth made him shiver and tense, but it only made him push Chae Yoo-jeong harder inside. The tip reached down the throat, and it was bulging outwards.  Chae Yoo-jeong froze for a moment, unsure how and if to take it out, remained in place. The air between them felt thick and heavy with everything that had just happened. Yoo Ji-han reached out, his fingers tracing softly along Chae Yoo-jeong’s face.  ‘Damn… he looks so vulnerable and beautiful right now, and somehow…that makes him even more endearing.’ Yoo Ji-han thought, warmth rising in his chest. Then, Yoo Ji-han pushed his shaft out of Chae Yoo-jeong’s mouth, the trail of cum splattered over his face. Chae Yoo-jeong blinked a few times and brushed his fingers over his eyelashes, wiping some cum, that hindered his view. Yoo Ji-han took out a pack of condoms and a bottle of gel from the side. “Take this.” “Okay.” Chae Yoo-jeong quietly began to remove his clothes, without saying another word. A small trace of drool clung to the corner of his mouth, and Yoo Ji-han couldn’t help but let out a soft laugh — not out of mockery, but because of how silly and cute he looked. Chae Yoo-jeong rubbed at his cheek, a faint flush rising as if to playfully turn down the offer to have sex together.  “I’m exhausted as well, Yoo Ji-han Hyung.”  Yoo ji-han raised his eyebrow and smirked. “Then, you shouldn’t have started it, Yoo-jeong-ah.” “Hyung…I’ll fuck you tomorrow. Absolutely….but tonight ……just let me stay with you.” Chae Yoo-jeong whispered close to Yoo Ji-han’s ears, which created a tingling sensation within him.  ‘I know he’s been staying up late, trying to finish revising for his exams. But I guess my anticipation… will have to be put out for now, like a candle’s flame snuffed by a gust of wind.’ Holding Chae Yoo-jeong by the shoulders, Yoo Ji-han gently turned him over onto the soft bed and continued on his own. Yoo Ji-han’s hand, slightly smaller than Chae Yoo-jeong’s, wrapped around their dicks and shook it together using the bit of saliva and the cum that was already out. “Let’s just finish this one before we go to sleep, shall we?” Squinting slightly and glancing his way, Yoo Ji-han spoke in a soft, teasing tone that carried just a hint of seduction toward Chae Yoo-jeong. His voice lingered in the air, low and deliberate, as if testing how far he could draw Chae Yoo-jeong in without a single touch. Chae Yoo-jeong, trembling beneath him, bit his lip, dizziness flickering at the edges of his vision from exhaustion. A drop of blood appeared at the corner of his mouth, prompting Yoo Ji-han to lean in and brush it away with the tip of his tongue. “Even if I end up fainting, please do finish it up.” After laughing softly, Chae Yoo-jeong leaned in and kissed him, exchanging the bitterness of the blood from Yoo Ji-han’s tongue, in his. He chuckled, feeling the taste of his blood. He then looked at Yoo Ji-han with his dizzy stare. There was no doubt that he was amazing in bed as well. ‘Hyung’s presence is commanding attention even in the quiet moments.’ Yoo Ji-han watched Chae Yoo-jeong carefully, his gaze lingering with quiet intensity noticing Chae Yoo-jeong gaze. Then he licked Chae Yoo-jeong’s lips before he swirled his fingers around the tip and shook more thoroughly than before. There was no stopping for Yoo Ji-han, who was sitting on top of Chae Yoo-jeong, who was trembling under his touch. A shiver ran through both of them, as they held onto each other, breath mingling and hearts racing, finally climaxing. --- Credits: Writer: Hoshi Miya Co-writer: Miry   We made a Discord Server ! please join us!

CH 14 As if fate refused to let Chae Yoo-jeong rest after just finishing his semester exams, a sharp knock echoed through the quiet room, startling him awake. ‘…Someone is at the door…’ Chae Yoo-jeong sighed and looked around the room. Late afternoon sunlight streamed through the curtains, casting long shadows across the bed, while the faint hum of the city drifted in from outside. He glanced at Yoo Ji-han, sprawled across the mattress, completely unmoved. His breathing was deep and even, a testament to how soundly he slept when exhausted. Chae Yoo-jeong, a light sleeper, stirred first, blinking against the dim light. His head still heavy with fatigue, he swung his legs over the side of the bed and padded quietly toward the door. Seeing Yoo Ji-han remained asleep, he decided not to disturb him. He deserved extra rest after the exams, after all. Every creak of the floorboards made Chae Yoo-jeong tense. Half-dazed, he reached for the handle, wondering who could possibly be visiting at this hour—and whether it was worth waking Yoo Ji-han for. Since he was in a foreign country and didn’t want to risk being robbed in broad daylight, Chae Yoo-jeong cautiously peered through the small front door peephole. His heart skipped a beat as he adjusted his angle, trying to get a clear view without being seen.  He froze. Standing there were his step-father and mother, their expressions unreadable. ‘Step-father… and mother…? Why are they here?’ While thinking that, he let the door open to avoid any delay in their time. They tend to riot about how their time is valuable if he gets late for even one second.  The cold chill he got from the back side of his brain was already telling him that something was wrong with their sharp and cold expressions and that the vibes that were emitting from them felt dangerous. ‘I didn’t tell them where I lived, right? I can’t remember correctly……. Yoo Ji-han is still sleeping, so I better take the conversion somewhere else!’ Before Chae Yoo-jeong could prevent them from entering, they were already inside the house.  ‘I wished I could just push them outside.’ Chae Yoo-jeong’s palms were already sweating and became cold. He could only hope that there was no major issue with having them here. The door behind them closed with a loud thud.  Hearing a loud noise unlike usual, Yoo Ji-han woke up and yawned. Since the living room was directly linked in the bedroom, he saw the group of strangers walking in front of Chae Yoo-jeong, who had a nervous expression, as if he was about to break down at that second.  This surprised Yoo Ji-han to a point that he jumped out of the bed and sat up straight and sat on the couch nearby. After his parents sat down, Chae Yoo-jeong was cowering in fear as he looked down at his feet, unable to make eye-contact with Yoo Ji-han or his parents. Yoo Ji-han’s eyes widened when the words of the strangers were heard next. “We saw the post of the two kissing on your college forum before it got taken down.” Yoo Ji-han and Chae Yoo-jeong automatically froze without a single word uttered. Only bodies make a creak sound as if they were robots that had suddenly run out of energy to move. Yoo Ji-han glanced at Chae Yoo-jeong whose forehead was fully steamed and cooked with dripping sweat.  “Are you gay?” His mother voiced her loud voice, as if she was screeching. Silence repeated in Chae Yoo-jeong’s ears, unable to hear the rest of his mother impatiently yelling at him to answer, as if he was experiencing Tinnitus. Yoo Ji-han’s dull eyes quietly staring into the mid-air, as he had no words left to say. His eyes widened trying to process the current situation.  The only loud sounds that were heard throughout the whole apartment in the early morning was Chae Yoo-jeong’s parents, who were bickering amongst themselves and cunningly insulting Yoo Ji-han and Chae Yoo-jeong together without a single ounce of respect.  His eyes started to shake in despair, as his vision got cloudy. He felt like he was unable to do anything. Then, a thin thread finally broke. Tak! Before he could stop himself, Chae Yoo-jeong lurched forward and struck his step-father across the face, his palm stinging from the impact. He hadn’t even looked at him, his body moved first, driven by instinct and the sudden rush of panic tightening his chest. He staggered back, gasping for air. His hands trembled violently, the aftershock of fear and anger mixing in his veins. His step-father stared at him, stunned, one hand lifted halfway to his cheek as if unable to process what had just happened. A heavy silence filled the hallway, thick and suffocating. Before either parent could speak, footsteps approached from behind. Yoo Ji-han, still disheveled from sleep but fully alert, stepped in front of Chae Yoo-jeong in a single, decisive motion. His expression was icy, controlled, but the anger beneath it was unmistakable. “Just get out.” His voice was low and steady. “Before we have to call the police. I don’t care if you’re his parents or not. Leave. Right. Now.” Yoo Ji-han’s words cut through the silence, harsh and cold. The two of them rose without a single protest. Chae Yoo-jeong’s mother looked at Chae Yoo-jeong with a threatening glance for the last time and muttered as if she was disgusted at him for being gay. “Howdarehe….” As she turned to leave, Chae Yoo-jeong’s mother cast him one last threatening glance, her expression twisted with thinly veiled disgust…...disgust not only toward him, but toward the fact that he was gay. She has one more final reason to hate him, it seems, to put the nail in the coffin.  She muttered something under her breath, her resentment unmistakable even if the words were lost. Finally, she spoke clearly, her voice cold and final. “You’re no longer my son. Don’t even dare to think about contacting me or your father.” The illusion of his mother….her cold voice from years ago telling him he was “smelly,” dirty, and unwanted flashed violently through his mind the moment her glare met his.  His chest tightened. Chae Yoo-jeong’s eyes trembled as his vision warped, the hallway bending out of shape as if he were looking through rippling water. His breath caught in his throat, slipping unevenly past his lips. He had always known, somewhere deep inside, that his mother had carved lasting wounds into him. But this… this face-to-face moment, this open rejection, was the first time he had ever confronted it without shrinking back. He had never dared to defy her before. He had always obeyed, always folded himself into whatever shape she demanded. But now….seeing her disgust aimed at him so clearly, so deliberately…... For the first time, he understood just how much of his fear had come from her, and how long he had been living beneath it. The realization struck him with a quiet, crushing weight. ‘How long… have I lived like this…?’ This blunt, unapologetic rejection didn’t just hurt; it peeled back the truth he had spent years avoiding. And yet, despite the pain, despite the trembling in his chest, he stood there, truly stood there, without shrinking away for the first time in his life. His parents had already left the building and were making their way toward their private plane, ready to return to Korea as if nothing had happened. They will soon forget this incident like it was nothing, and continue on with their daily lives, while he spent the time in misery and heavy hearted. Meanwhile, Chae Yoo-jeong’s body felt unbearably sluggish, as though all the strength had drained from his limbs. A wave of dizziness washed over him, and he swayed where he stood, his balance slipping away. He staggered, barely catching himself before his knees could give out. Noticing this, Yoo Ji-han immediately stepped forward and guided him to the couch, easing him down with steady hands. Chae Yoo-jeong covered his face, bending forward as if trying to make himself smaller. His palms were cold and damp with sweat, and his vision remained blurred, pulsing at the edges. ‘He’s having a nervous breakdown!’ Yoo Ji-han tried to process what had just happened, but everything had unfolded too quickly for him to make sense of it and that too at the beak of the morning. “Why don’t you lie down for a bit? Hmmm… my dear Yoo-jeong-ah?” He whispered softly, his tone gentle, before taking Chae Yoo-jeong’s hand in his own and giving it a reassuring squeeze. Chae Yoo-jeong nodded, still avoiding eye contact, his gaze drifting downward. Yoo Ji-han leaned closer, trying to meet his eyes, but they remained fixed on the floor, lost in the whirlwind of emotions. ‘It’s best that I don’t speak to him right now… I’ll ask him later…….I can only guess that he’s still affected by trauma related to his mother.’ Chae Yoo-jeong lay on the couch, his body was still heavy with exhaustion, while Yoo Ji-han moved quietly to the kitchen to prepare breakfast for the both of them. Though he couldn’t fully push today’s events from his mind, he sighed and reminded himself that it was already the past. There was no use overthinking it. ‘This situation will likely never happen again, after all, so there’s no use worrying over it.’ A cold silence settled over the apartment, heavy and suffocating, as if someone had died that very morning. Its weight pressed down between Yoo Ji-han and Chae Yoo-jeong, lingering in every shadowed corner, in every quiet breath that passed between them. --- Credits: Writer: Hoshi Miya Co-writer: Miry HM: I wrote YC’s nervous breakdown scene with myself in mind. Yeah, I had to go through that too a few times so I’m experienced in writing such scenes. We made a Discord Server ! please join us!

"I'm off duty today, but I'm at the research center right now. I think I can go in the afternoon. What time would be good for you?" - Let's see....... I have some free time at 1 o'clock. "Okay. See you then!" It was time to practice a little more, have lunch, and then leave. For now, let’s study how to utilize my abilities.  In Yoo-shin asked 8-se with enthusiasm. "8- seya . Is it hard?" “Squeak!” "Okay. Let's work a little harder and have a nice lunch!" The weight of the inventory was generously increased to 10 kilograms. 10 kilograms may not seem like much, but In Yoo-shin's mouth dropped open when he saw the Oreichalcos ingot needed for this. With a little exaggeration, it looked like it weighed 100 kilograms. "If you're going to melt that much Oreichalcos and use it for a tattoo, wouldn't you have to do full-body irezumi?" "Oh, no. No. Did Gyu-ha tell you to do something like that? If you compress and refine it during the processing, it will shrink a lot." Well, that was like that too. Kwon Seong-gil gestured to sit down next to the monitor. On the monitor screen, there were various tattoo design samples. Most of the blacksmiths also had tattooist licenses, as there were items that required tattooing, such as increasing the maximum weight of the subspace. The same goes for Kwon Seong-gil. However, he said that he has no talent in design, so he outsources the work to freelance designers. "So have you thought about the most important tattoo design?" ".....the number 7." I felt a little embarrassed saying it, even though Kwon Seong-gil had no way of knowing what the number 7 meant. I thought a lot about which design would be good, but in the end, I ended up making the same choice as Han Jun-su, who had Gong Tae-seong's initials engraved on it. "Hmm. It's proportional to the tattoo size, so if you only put in 7, the area will be a bit small." "I also think that......." He also had the same concerns, but he felt it was a bit difficult to make it 77 or 777 because of the lack of area. Kwon Seong-gil showed a design sample. "How about combining the number 7 with another design?" He scrolled down and looked at the designs carefully, but nothing felt right. "Or... how about writing 7 in Chinese characters as '柒', or in Roman letters as 'VII'?" "Oh! I think Roman letters will be fine." I was more drawn to the ornate gothic design based on VII.  The design that In Yoo-shin ultimately chose was one decorated with arabesque patterns. "Okay, I'll text you when the design draft arrives. Where are you thinking of getting the tattoo?" This time, the answer came right away without any hesitation. "It's the part that hurts the least." I decided to get the tattoo on the back of my shoulder. I’ve decided on the design and injected mana into the Oreichalcos, so my work is done. I just need to come back next time to get the tattoo done. I hope that the increased capacity will be of some help to Hyeon Gyu-ha. "I'm sure you're busy, so I'll be going now." "It’s alright. Come visit next time you have free time." At the simple words of “come visit”, In Yoo-shin paused for a moment, then answered with a calm joy on his face. "Yes." As he was walking from the workshop to the bus stop, he was writing a long text that started with, ‘I just got my mana injections from the workshop and decided on the design. Hyung-nim said he'd send me a design sample later,’ when a familiar face approached him from across the street. In Yoo-shin blinked. "Guild leader Gong Tae-seong?" Gong Tae-seong, who discovered Inyushin around the same time, also gave a brief greeting. "What are you doing here?" "I have some business to attend to at the workshop." "Without Hyeon Gyu-ha?" "I can go by myself too........" "No, not you. If he’s separated from you, won't Hyeon Gyu-ha become a worthless piece of shit below human level?" “…….” It might already be too late to improve Hyeon Gyu-ha's image…….  In Yoo-shin had a hard time ignoring the ominous whispers. "Gyu-ha- ssi  has business in Hamgyeong." “Hamgyeong?” "Uh, that's.... G-Gaema Highlands." The reason he went all the way to Hoeryong was because of Gong Tae-seong. I thought I shouldn’t answer directly, so I tried to evade the question, but then I suddenly remembered Gaema Plateau. Gong Tae-seong didn’t ask him anything in depth. "It's a good place to go on vacation in the summer, so he'll do some preliminary research." "Just a guess. Did the guild leader come to look at the weapons?" "My daughter is getting discharged from the hospital this weekend, so I'm looking around to buy her a discharge gift." "Is your daughter hurt?" "It's a regular check-up." In Yoo-shin, who was surprised by the expression on Gong Tae-seong's face as he answered, calmed down. It seems that he took special care of her health since she was young because he was from a chaebol family. Since I didn't really have anything to do, I could have just said goodbye and left after small talk about my current situation. However, one thought that kept coming to his mind caught In Yoo-shin's mind. Should I subtly sound him out to see if he knew that his notifications were popping up for me. Gong Tae-seong, who had been quietly looking down at In Yoo-shin, let out a low sigh. “Are you busy?” "No?" "Then help me with my shopping. I don't know what to give her as a gift anymore." "I don't know much about gifts for kids either........" "It doesn't matter. I just need a new perspective." In Yoo-shin thought about it for a while and then answered. "I don't know if this will help, but if you don't mind, I would appreciate it." Even if Hyeon Gyu-ha leaves now, he will arrive in Seoul late in the evening. Since I have some time before then, I could help him buy a gift. Besides, if we go together, there might be a chance to sneak a peek. "I'll give the examples later." "Oh, 'gratitude'? There's no need for that. I've already received so much help from the Guild Leader. I'm even using the cage you gifted me last time really well!" “Squeak!” 8- se , who had been quietly inside the pouch with only his face sticking out, chimed in. In Yoo-shin followed Gong Tae-seong to the parking lot. On the way, he tapped his phone to send a text message to Hyeon Gyu-ha. [I ran into the guild leader outside by chanceㅎㅎ I'm here to help him buy a gift for your daughter. I think it'll be over before Gyu-ha- ssi  arrives.] And then he touched the send button, but the text wasn't sent. In Yoo-shin tilted his head. 'Gyu-ha- ssi , did you go deep into the mountains and can’t get a signal?' I'll have to try sending it again later. He put his phone in his pocket and followed him, but he flinched. Gong Tae-seong's parked car was a luxury sports car manufactured by the Yangsa Group. So, Yoo Chun No. 1...... No, it was the same model as Hyeon Gyu-ha's scrapped car. Even the color was the same, dark blue. “……” “It doesn’t hit you?” “Get in, I’ll get in.” His driving skills aren't exactly the same as Hyeon Gyu-ha's. By the way, when I looked it up last time, this car was a new model that came out early this year, after Gong Tae-seong's divorce. Is he still buying cars from his ex-wife's company even after the divorce....... In Yoo-shin got into the passenger seat with an anxious heart, fastened his seat belt tightly, and held on to the auxiliary handle on top with both hands. “Squea...!” Even 8- se  held onto the pouch with determination. Fortunately, Gong Tae-seong's driving was so perfect that it was embarrassing to compare him to Hyun Gyu-ha. Since Dalgasa was a Buddhist temple, there were only boys in the orphanage. In fact, it was embarrassing that Gong Taeseong had asked for help, but In Yoo-shin also thought that the best gift for children of that age was something that was strong and unbreakable. Regardless, he followed him around diligently and went shopping. In this way, Gong Tae-seong ended up holding all kinds of toys in his hands for his daughter, who dreamed of becoming a hunter in the future. “Did you think about it?” "No." "Your daughter has a big dream....... What is her name?" “Min Anna.” Gong Tae-seong kept explaining things even though In Yoo-shin wasn't even curious.  It seems like every time he introduced his daughter, he had been asked why she had her mother's last name. "The two families will inherit the estate later. It would be convenient for them to have the same family name." "Aha." Her father was an S-class hunter and her mother was the heir to a conglomerate, so she was blessed with an adamantium spoon that was unimaginable. "Can you show me a picture?" As if he had been waiting for that question, Gong Tae-seong immediately opened the gallery on his phone and showed it to him. There was a cute little daughter with big round eyes smiling brightly. He said that her dream was to become a hunter, and there were also pictures of her beating up a large demon doll. She was a very lively and cute child, but……. she didn't resemble Gong Tae-seong at all. She seemed to be a complete outcast. "Your daughter looks just like the guild leader." "There's no need to force it since I know we don't look alike." “Hehe…….” In Yoo-shin tried to cover it up with a smile. "Aren't there any pictures of Anna with her boyfriend?" “…….” "I'm sorry. I won't bring up her boyfriend." Since there was no end to the number of photos he could flip through, he looked at them for a while, added some admiration, and then handed them back. Gong Tae-seong's mouths were more relaxed than usual, perhaps because he was in a good mood after hearing so many compliments about how cute his daughter was. 'By the way, why can’t I still not be able to contact Gyu-ha- ssi ?' He tried sending text messages in between shopping at the department store, but he kept getting a message saying ‘the message was failed to send’. He couldn't get a signal from his phone. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: If you wanna become a translator, editor or proofreader, please use the discord link given below and follow the instructions in the recruit channel. We made a discord server! please join us!

"Hmm, well... I guess I'm just focused on the monsters coming down one by one, so I can't think of anything right now..." Jeon Min-su, who was thinking deeply as if recalling his memories, made a suggestion. "If you have enough time to stay in Hoeryong, would you like to come to the office tomorrow and personally check the status of gate occurrences and the data on the appearance of monsters?" "Is that okay even though there is no official document?" "You are a government official hunter at the headquarters, so that much is possible. If Hunter Hyeon can help us find a clue, we would be grateful as well." It was getting quite late, so he decided to meet again tomorrow and parted ways with Jeon Min-su before returning to his lodgings. 'It would be faster to just throw a straight ball at Gong Tae-seong!’ In the small room of a business hotel, Hyeon Gyu-ha thought seriously. He wasn’t the kind of person who would confess easily if asked verbally, so if I kidnapped and tortured them....... his train of thought stretched to that point before he stopped, thinking of Min Geut-nyeo. Although she spoke coldly, it seemed that Min Geut-nyeo still had feelings for her ex-husband. If the whole trip to Hoeryeong was a waste of time and Gong Tae-seong really had a romantic interest in In Yoo-shin....... Hyeon Gyu-ha took a deep breath and made a hasty phone call. - Gyu-ha- ssi ! When he heard the voice coming from the phone, his heartbeat, which had been pounding unsteadily, barely calmed down. Hyeon Gyu-ha opened his mouth in a calm voice so that his shaking would not be revealed to In Yoo-shin. "I'm definitely older than you by 6 years, right?" - Yes? Of course. "I guess I should have been born 10 years earlier." - I think Gyu-ha will be the same as he is now when he turns 38. “What do you mean?” - It means you live young, in a good way. "That sounds like you're saying I'm not acting my age." In Yoo-shin didn't answer those words and just laughed them off. Hyeon Gyu-ha also leaned his head on the pillow with a faint smile on his lips that he couldn't see. I miss you. "Can I change it to a video call?" - Ah, then I'll just wash my face and call back in 10 minutes. I had seen his face several times after waking up from sleep, so I wondered if there was anything I needed to prepare separately,  but Hyeon Gyu-ha faithfully waited for 10 minutes. A bell rang. It was the trot bell sound reserved exclusively for In Yoo-shin. The only person who could make even that boring trot song fun. What appeared on the phone screen was not a face that had become dry after being washed. It was a stuffed doll with an unrealistically large head and eyes, short arms and legs, and an overly cute look, like 8- se . “……” - When I got off work, Gyu-Gyu's new clothes had arrived, so I changed them into them. They're store-bought, but they're similar to Gyu-ha- ssi 's jacket, right? I bought them before I learned how to make clothes from Gyu-ha- ssi , but they fit perfectly. “……” - They also sell doll walkers. The black one was sold out, but I got it secondhand. Hyeon Gyu-ha was at a loss for what to say when he saw his stuffed doll, who he had always treated with respect, being held preciously in In Yoo-shin’s hands. “......That doll, are you really going to hug it and sleep soundly tonight?" - There's a small shelf next to the mattress where I put the night lamp. I'm going to put it there. To Hyeon Gyu-ha's ears, it was twisted to mean that a mere doll would sleep beside him. Yet, he himself had almost never slept with him outside of the gate. ".....Master, which one do you think is cuter, me or that doll?" - Gyu-ha- ssi , unlike Gyu-Gyu, you don't have a soft, squishy belly when you touch it. “……” - Gyu-ha- ssi ? "I...... I can't get any older, but I'll gain weight and somehow get rid of some belly fat, so just wait a little bit." - No, I'm kidding! "I'll show you my belly fat soon. Anyway, be sure to lock the door properly and don't open the door to peddlers or strangers, don't click on URLs when you get text messages on your phone, and don't follow bad guys who try to trick you into showing them their hamsters. Don't take any hamster food from people on the street and feed it to Henri Raymond Charles Françoise VI Noona. If you see something strange, try feeding it to the bastard first. I'm sure he'll be fine even if he eats poison." Hyeon Gyu-ha, who kept nagging until the end, searched for ways to gain weight. It seemed that the most effective way to gain weight in a short period of time was to eat dog food like a gangster. 'Can't I just eat hamster food?' On the other hand, hamster food was healthy in its own way, from mealworms to grains. Hyeon Gyu-ha smiled bitterly as he imagined himself fat like a chubby doll with chubby arms and legs and a body that seemed ready to roll around. 10 years later. The voice that he had said without thinking felt like it was stuck to my ear like glue. Hyeon Gyu-ha tried mumbling the word again in his mouth. 10 years later. I would be 38 years old in 10 years. Will I be able to stay by his side until then? From the moment I understood my father's voice echoing in my mind, I had given up on the future, but being with him made me feel even more unfamiliar with the sight of myself unconsciously imagining the future. 12. “Squeak!” "That's right! That's it!" “Squeeeak” With a brave cry of unknown meaning, 8- se  spread his limbs wide and jumped down from the high platform. With the flaps spread between his legs, 8- se  glided through the air like a glider. It landed safely in the palm of In Yoo-shin's hand. [Name: Henri Raymond Charles Françoise VIII] [Current status: Joyful. Stable. Excited.] "Squeak! Squeak!" "Good job!" In Yoo-shin was also excited. The researchers watching from the side clapped their hands in admiration. 8- se  was proudly dancing on his palms. While learning the training methods of the tamer at the research center, he occasionally looked into how far 8- se  could transform. He experimented by showing 8- se  visual materials such as flying squirrels and flying squirrels, and succeeded in forming a wing membrane. He didn't know how he could use this, though. At that moment, a video call came to Hyeon Gyu-ha. "Gyu-ha- ssi ! 8- se  has flown!" - yes? "Like a flying squirrel! I'll show you when I get back from Hoeryong later! Are you coming tonight?" - Ah, are you at the research center now? "Since I’m off-duty, I don't have anything to do at home, so I'm just training 8- se ." - Hmm, I guess you didn't come out with that today. “That?” - That, that......... "You mean Gyu-Gyu?" - Yes. The one with that shameful name. I don't understand why someone who thinks the name Henri Raymond Charles Françoise is cool is embarrassed to even mention it.  In Yoo-shin just laughed senselessly. - Don't wait for me, I might be a little late or I might come back early tomorrow morning. "Do you have a lot of work left to do in Hoeryong?" Something went wrong after Gong Taeseong stopped by Hoeryeong, but I'm not sure of the exact connection. Honestly, it feels like I might be barking up the wrong tree. "Don't push yourself too hard." There isn't that much for me to be overworked. Hyeon Gyu-ha smiled faintly beyond the screen. The scenery behind him seemed to be an office somewhere. And after another parade of nagging, he hung up the phone. I wish you would come back soon. It was encouraging that there was some progress with 8-se while he was away, but it was still disappointing. 'I wish I had some other abilities, though. Taming that has no use other than raising hamsters. And it can be understood that it is tied to one of Hyeon Gyu-ha's hidden traits, ̵¡©±Ï, which is a set, 1°03¼Îð. I'm following his advice not to tell anyone, but I hope I can find something useful in 1°0310 later. If we can advance little by little like that, we can gain the strength to not waste the ring that holds such precious meaning to Hyeon Gyu-ha. The sound of the phone suddenly ringing interrupted his thoughts. After checking the caller, Inyushin cleared his throat and answered it with a lively expression. "Hyung-nim! It's Yoo-shin!" - Hey, Yoo-shin. If nothing comes up after work today, can you stop by the workshop? “Today?” - The Orichalcos I ordered arrived earlier than scheduled. You don't have to come today, but I can start working on it right away once your mana pattern is injected. In Yoo-shin thought about it quietly. Originally, the day I was supposed to go with Hyeon Gyu-ha to inject the mana pattern was next week, but it seemed good since my work was done early. I wasn’t a child, so it wouldn’t be difficult for me to go alone. Is there anything special? ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: If you wanna become a translator, editor or proofreader, please use the discord link given below and follow the instructions in the recruit channel. We made a discord server! please join us!

“Yes?" “A guy who would lose his mind and body if left alone wouldn’t go on a vacation and travel by himself, right?” “……” Could it be that he was already being treated as a person with intellectual disabilities by those around him…… In Yoo-shin smiled awkwardly. “Hey, what are you talking about? Gyu-ha- ssi  isn’t even a kid, hahaha.” “He’s worse than a child. A child cries until he gets tired on his own, but that guy doesn’t get tired; he’s the kind of guy who destroys Seoul and leaves behind more.” “……” Again, I couldn't bring myself to deny it. But the fact that he himself admitted to being incompetent...… Ah, no,  In Yoo-shin worked hard to clear up the misunderstanding. “I didn’t go on a trip, but I just took a vacation to find out something.” "Where?" “Hoeryong. It’s too far away, so he said he would just go and come back by himself.” “Well, if it’s Hoeryeong....... I guess that makes sense.” Not only Choi Jin-hyeok, but also the people in the office who were listening with their ears pricked up nodded in agreement. Even though it is an era where you can get from Busan to Cheongjin in 6 or 7 hours by KTX, it is definitely a long way to Hoeryong. It may be an enjoyable distance to travel, but it is not. 'I wonder if Gyu-ha- ssi  is doing well in Hoeryong?' 'I really can't find a single one.' Hyeon Gyu-ha, who had a late lunch at a convenience store in front of the station, rode the bike he took out of the inventory and toured Hoeryeong, but to no avail. I had come here without any clear goal or idea of ​​what I was looking for, just listening to Min-geut-nyeo's words. It was something I had expected to some extent, but when I actually came here, it was like looking for a single fish in a vast ocean. There is no direct KTX line from Seoul to Hoeryong, so he had to transfer at Cheongjin Station. He was originally going to take a plane, but he changed to the train because In Yoo-shin said he would see me off. He couldn't tell him to come to Incheon Airport early in the morning. Anyway, it was a long way. I'm glad I didn't bring In Yoo-shin. It's not so bad that it's less hot than Seoul. ‘I miss you……………….’ Hyeon Gyu-ha pointed to the coordinates of the 'Eye of Munin'. The twinkling dot stopped at one spot.  He is in the office. The menu at the cafeteria today was In Yoo-shin's favorite pork rice bowl. Did he eat well? I didn't really call you every hour because it would interrupt your work. Instead, I texted you every hour. It's time to text. [Isn't it hard to work?] After tapping his phone and typing a text, he thought about it for a bit and attached a photo of the surrounding scenery, including the Hoeryeongcheon Stream and Nonji . I am taking a lot of photos because I think In Yoo-shin would enjoy seeing unfamiliar scenery. [I’m walking now] As he was writing that text, he suddenly heard a scream. When he looked up, he saw an old man being chased by two monsters on the path between the fields leading to the mountain. 'It's not like they escaped from some nearby research lab or something, but there are only two monsters?' It was strange, but he floated into the air and flew. It would be difficult to escape from the monsters with the old man's pace. At the same time, the eyes of the old man, who was running away in a panic, at the sudden appearance of the hunter from the sky grew wide. “Kkieek!” The monsters with twisted necks fell down with a loud thud. He was going to just leave them alone, but they seemed like they would roll into the rice fields where green rice was growing, so he used Psycokinetics to pick them up. “Oh my gosh.” Only then did the old man groan and collapse to the ground. He glanced at him and he didn't seem to be hurt. I guess I didn't have to worry about him anymore. Since he couldn't keep carrying the monsters, he was searching the map for a nearby guild. The old man, who had caught his breath, shouted as if he was going to grab his hand. “Asseumtaenikuma (thank you)!” “……?” The moment Hyeon Gyu-ha saw it, he thought he had crossed the Tuman River and gone to northern China. What is this? Could it be an insult? But when I saw the old man’s smiling face, it seemed like he had not been cursed at after saving him. The old man changed his words slightly, a look he had no idea about. “Thank you, little one.” “Grapai (Grandpa)!” At that moment, a man came running out of nowhere from where Hyeon Gyu-ha had just approached. Judging from the axe he was holding in his hand, he looked like a hunter. The hunter’s eyes widened at the sight of the monster, and he helped up the old man who had collapsed on the ground. “Grapai. Are you ignoring me?” “Zzugwai chaita (It’s okay now). I went to see the Gotolbamnaengi, but a monster from the mountain village of Bulsel chased me.” “Did you do that again?” “All three of those hunters, their necks were snapped out instantly, and they died. Min-su- ya , tell them I’m sorry.” “Old man.” 'What are you talking about?' He was already speaking fast and had a strong accent in the Hamgyeong dialect. Even though Seoul native Hyeon Gyu-ha couldn’t understand half of the conversation, the man exchanged a few words with the old man and nodded to him after understanding the situation. "You seem to be a tourist, but thank you for saving me. Isn't it hard to understand the elder’s dialect? Haha. Since this area has been isolated since ancient times, the elders speak in a lot of dialect." “Oh, well.” “So what did Grandpa say?” "So what my grandfather said was that he went to see the acorn trees, and suddenly a monster chased him down the mountainside. After that, he said that the old man over there broke his neck in one fight and killed him. He also asked me to show you gratitude." The man's speech was standard, although it had a strong Hamgyeong-do accent. At any rate, it was good that I could get information. Hyeon Gyu-ha got straight to the point. “Are you a guild member?” “Oh, that’s not it. I’m a public servant hunter.” “Anyway, take the monsters.” “Yes? I appreciate you giving me the body, but you’re not even taking the crystal stone?” “No problem. But I have a few questions to ask you.” “You saved my grandfather, so of course I should answer! But before that, just wait a minute. I’ll just call the people who can take grandfather with them.” The man made a call on his cell phone, and within a few minutes, a middle-aged man who appeared to be the old man's son came to pick him up. The old man and his son repeatedly thanked Hyeon Gyu-ha and walked back down the path. “Oh, sorry for the late introduction. I am Jeon Min-su, a public servant hunter from Hoeryong City.” “I’m Hyeon Gyu-ha.” Jeon Min-su's eyes widened. "I was just wondering, is that Hunter Hyun Gyu-ha? Why isn't there a single drop of blood on the monster’s body?" Jeon Min-su, who had witnessed the famous hunter, was very excited and searched through his belongings in a hurry. He had not brought his notebook, so he asked for an autograph on his shirt and smiled from ear to ear. “I’ve lived in this countryside for a long time, so I’ve gotten to meet people like you, Hunter. Feel free to ask me anything!” “Did those monsters come out of the gate? There wasn’t a single drop of blood on them.” There were only two of them, so it couldn't have been a dungeon break. The monsters that chased the hunters from the continuous gate or jumped out after being chased would have left traces of battle. However, those beasts were clean. It was as if they had just been created from crystal stones. Jeon Min-su scratched the back of his head. “It’s not a gate, but sometimes one or two monsters come down from the mountains. They’re not that strong, so there haven’t been any deaths so far, but I think that’s why the people up there don’t think it’s a big deal. I asked them to investigate, but they only confirmed that there’s no gate in the mountains and that’s the end of it.” The monsters, who do not have the ability to reproduce, do not reproduce. Therefore, the upper class concluded that the monsters that came out of the nearby sudden gate were hiding in the mountains and coming down one or two at a time, Jeon Min-su explained. “There are mountains everywhere you look in Hoeryong, so there’s a high possibility that monsters are hiding there. However, it’s not a one-time thing, but rather, monsters keep appearing, so I feel uneasy.” “Since when did the monsters come out?” Since it was a problem that had been bothering him for a long time, Jeon Min-su gave him the exact date. “The first day the monster came down from the mountain was March 19th of the year before last.” Hyeon Gyu-ha's eyebrows twitched slightly. It was close to the date when Gong Tae-seong stopped by Hoeryeong. Jeon Min-su willingly guided him through the mountain where monsters were said to appear. He looked around the mountain while being guided, but there was nothing particularly unusual about it. To be sure, I would have to measure the mana flow in this area in detail, but I don’t know if it’s possible. Even if it’s the Department of Ability that gives special treatment to me, it would be difficult to mobilize measuring devices without clear evidence. In the first place, it was difficult to be certain whether there was a connection between Gong Tae-seong's interest in In Yoo-shin and the occasional appearance of demons in Hoeryong. Also, the reason why In Yoo-shin was able to see messages related to Gong Tae-seong. “Have there been any other abnormalities since the year before last?” ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: If you wanna become a translator, editor or proofreader, please use the discord link given below and follow the instructions in the recruit channel. We made a discord server! please join us!

"......Could it be. Me?" "The name is Gyu-Gyu." “……” "Oh, and I also ordered a hamster doll named Gyu-ha!" “……” Hyeon Gyu-ha, who had been silent, groaned heavily and rubbed his forehead. "So, you're saying that Master will hug the doll, go to work with it, sit at the table with it, sleep with it, and take baths with it?" "......Uh. I didn't think about it that specifically, but wouldn't it be similar if there were a doll in a small house?" "I see.” Because Hyeon Gyu-ha was looking up at the sky and sighing deeply, the short In Yoo-shin couldn't hear the curse he was muttering under his breath, "Fuck. Not enough with a rat, now a doll." "Anyway, I'll be waiting for you, thinking of the doll as Gyu-ha- ssi …… Whagh!" In Yoo-shin, who was still slacking off on exercising, almost tripped on a small rock and fell. If Hyeon Gyu-ha hadn't been by my side, I would have fallen down right away. Hyeon Gyu-ha, who had been supporting him reflexively, paused for a moment and then let go with a determined expression as if he was going to cut off his wrist. In Yoo-shin stared at him blankly and then lightly pressed his shoulder against his. Hyeon Gyu-ha flinched and took a half step back. When he approached him again, he took another half step back. It was a reflexive reaction, so it was somewhat amusing. Although he would get startled when I came into close contact with him, he never retreated further than the distance I approached him. "Can't you just tell me what's bothering you right now?" "I'm afraid I'll get dumped by my Master again." "I doubt that will happen…… Well, even if something like that were to happen, if Gyu-ha- ssi  tries to seduce me with his face again, I'll fall for it right away." “......I wonder.” Hyeon Gyu-ha suddenly took out his cell phone. Then he quickly started searching for something. “What are you doing?” "I'm planning to make a reservation at an aesthetic salon. I think I need to take care of my looks first before confessing. Would you like to come with me, Master? Since it's a members-only shop, I'm sure you will keep the secret that you’re my boyfriend, Master." After imagining himself lying next to Hyeon Gyu-ha and receiving skin care, In Yoo-shin quickly shook his head. He felt like his face and skin would be compared right away. "I'll skip a day of exercise every time I go." “I’m going.” Hyeon Gyu-ha, who succeeded in seducing In Yoo-shin, started a new strategy to increase his favorability and win his favor: a date. Not going out together while working outside like now, but a real date. Of course, since they had to be apart for 1 night and 2 days, In Yoo-shin had to recharge as well. If I had a good time with In Yoo-shin today and felt a little more confident, maybe I could cautiously confess my anxiety to him. "I can just get off work like this, so let's have dinner first and go on a real date. I......." He was just about to say that he had made a reservation at the hotel restaurant, but In Yoo-shin interrupted, smiling happily. "There was something I wanted to learn from you, Gyu-ha- ssi !" "What? Was there something I could teach you, Yoo-shin- ssi ?" It was the first time that In Yoo-shin had told him that she wanted to learn something from him. As his heart fluttered, the corners of Hyeon Gyu-ha’s mouth also went up in a smile. Whatever it was, he was very happy that In Yoo-shin needed him. It was a joy that satisfied his heart much more than a fancy full course meal at a hotel restaurant. "Gyu-ha- ssi  is good at sewing, right? Did you make the embroidered patches on your clothes yourself?" “That’s right.” “Then teach me how to sew.” "Why the sewing all of a sudden? If there's anything that needs to be repaired, I'll do it." "I'm going to make Gyu-Gyu's clothes." “……” In Yoo-shin, who did not notice Hyeon Gyu-ha's sudden silence, continued talking excitedly. "I looked it up earlier and it seems that doll clothes are secretly expensive. But it's not just any other doll, it's Gyu-ha- ssi 's doll. I can't just make it wear a dress." “……” Hyeon Gyu-ha silently raised his face. Then, after muttering a few swear words toward his doll, who seemed to be cuter than him, he returned to smiling brightly and made eye contact with In Yoo-shin. "Did you look at the designs and videos on the internet?" "Yes! I looked and there were a lot." "Well, if I just take a look, I think I can make it too." In Yoo-shin's eyes sparkled brightly. As expected, Hyeon Gyu-ha was a person who could do anything. Except for driving. "First, let's go to Dongdaemun to buy some fabric." "I heard there's a place that sells scrap fabric. I hope to find fabric similar to the t-shirts that Gyu-ha- ssi  usually wears." "You have to dress the doll in similar clothes to Yoo-shin- ssi  to create a couple look." Anyway, it was a fun date. *** In Yoo-shin yawned slightly. Yesterday, he had been sewing while dating Hyeon Gyu-ha until late at night, and fell asleep. He felt a little sleepy when she came out to the train station to see him off early in the morning. Hyeon Gyu-ha tried to wipe the area under his sleepy eyes. He was stopped and his hand was grabbed instead. In Yoo-shin held his hand tightly for no reason. Hyeon Gyu-ha, whose hand was grabbed, added a pleasant smile. "I told you, you don't have to come see me off." "But you are going on a long journey.” "The one I'm worried about is Yoo-shin- ssi . You have to be careful even when I'm not around. When crossing a crosswalk, don't cross right away even when the light turns green. Look for a few seconds to make sure there are no cars turning right, and then raise one hand to cross. When riding an escalator, hold on to the handrail. Don't lean your back against the elevator doors, and be careful not to fall onto the tracks at the subway station. Since this is the season when you have to be especially careful about food poisoning, if your food smells even a little strange, just throw it away. It might be a hassle to exercise, but at least go for a walk after eating. At the office, get up from your desk every hour and do some light stretching. Above all, never pick up a cute hamster just because it's tempting." I woke up after hearing the endless nagging. If others heard me, they would think I was gone for two years, not two days. "I'm not 2, I'm 22." "That's right. I'm not even 32 years old." "Even when Gyu-ha- ssi  wasn't around, I lived alone and did well. Well." It was a joke, but it was true to some extent. I couldn't rely on him like a child forever. It was too much to rely on him until now. In Yoo-shin had to be okay on his own, and that's how he lived until now. Hyeon Gyu-ha smiled, narrowing his eyes. "I think that even if Yoo-shin- ssi  were to drift to a deserted island, he would live well without crying and would build a house on his own." "Since I don't know how to build a house, why don't I just go live in a cave?" He responded with a joke, but Hyeon Gyu-ha started nagging him again, saying that he should be more careful because the cave is likely to be a hiding place for wild animals. I don't know if I'll ever end up stranded on a deserted island. “Squeak!” 8- se , who had been sticking his face out of the pouch, shouted as if to reassure him. "I feel more uneasy when I see this guy....... If you feel like your Master is going to stumble and fall, throw yourself at him and become a mat. Got it, Meat Shield?" "Squeak!" Soon, an announcement was made on the platform that a train was arriving. Hyeon Gyu-ha squeezed In Yoo-shin's hand tightly and then let go. "Okay, I'll be back. I'll call you every hour." "Uh, um. Okay! If I can't answer the phone, I'll send you a text message right away." In Yoo-shin waved his hand without realizing that the call time, which was initially three hours apart, had been reduced to one hour. The train soon departed, and his figure, which had been briefly visible through the window, also disappeared. In Yoo-shin touched the hand that Hyeon Gyu-ha had tightly held. Just a moment ago, I thought that I should be okay on my own, but I soon felt empty. I wished that two days would pass quickly and that I would come back. In Yoo-shin came out of the crowded platform to catch the next train. It was a commute that Hyeon Gyu-ha wouldn't give him. He had to get down to the subway station on time. The subway ride during rush hour, which I had taken for the first time in a long time, was the worst. On top of that, I was swept up in the crowd and got on the wrong subway because I was in a hurry. It was a miracle that I wasn't late. In Yoo-shin, who had barely made it to the office and was lying down with his body tired from the morning, noticed the unfamiliar gazes around him a little late. For some reason, people were glancing at me. “What’s wrong with you?” As he was looking around to see if he had worn his t-shirt backwards, Choi Jin-hyeok, who was fiddling with 8- se  on his palm, blurted out something meaningful. "Have you finally broken up with Hyeon Gyu-ha?" ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: If you wanna become a translator, editor or proofreader, please use the discord link given below and follow the instructions in the recruit channel. We made a discord server! please join us!

It was a stuffed doll that looked to be about 20 centimeters tall. It had a boyish, innocent smile, brown hair, and orange eyes. It was certain. "Is this Gyu-ha- ssi 's doll?!" “This was made by Hunter- nim  fans, but it reminds me of Yoo-shin- ssi . Is this...... okay?” “Of course it’s okay!” Fans say that it is a product made with devotion, but to In Yoo-shin, it is not an object of devotion, but a lover. Contrary to Kim Ji-yeon's worries that he might be upset, In Yoo-shin could not take his eyes off the doll. Kim Ji-yeon smiled faintly. “When I placed the order, they weren't making doll clothes, but it just so happened there was a hamster pajama set on the market, so I bought it separately and put it on. You know, that one time the Hunter wore hamster pajamas?” “He’s so cute! Gyu-ha- ssi  is tall and has broad shoulders, but I didn’t know hamster pajamas would suit him so well.” “Right. You were really cute back then.” “The hamster’s ears and tail also waggled.” "Wow, really? I miss you……………….” In Yoo-shin, who was caressing the head of the soft stuffed doll and gently pressing its plump body filled with stuffing, came to his senses belatedly. “But since it’s not mass-produced and is made to order, isn’t it incredibly expensive? Can I accept it……………….” “Because there are many applicants, the unit price of the tool has dropped significantly, making it cheaper. If it weren’t for Yoo-shin- ssi , I would never have imagined that I would be working as an assistant to Hunter-nim. I thought about quitting several times a day because I was so stressed out at the Department of Public Welfare, but I never thought I would feel rewarded by working again.” Kim Ji-yeon smiled awkwardly as she said that the work she did with the Hunter Affairs Department suited her aptitude. In Yoo-shin also gratefully accepted her favor. Kim Ji-yeon started by explaining how to store and wash stuffed animals, and recommended places to buy clothes and accessories that can be purchased at 1,000 won shops. In Yoo-shin, who was diligently taking notes on his phone, suddenly became curious and asked. "Does this guy have a name or something?" Kim Ji-yeon's voice, which had been explaining passionately, became hesitant and became smaller. "………………It’s Gyu.” "yes?" “The Gyu-Gyu doll, when it was part of the group order, well.......” “Gyu-Gyu? Ah, it was Gyu-ha’s Gyu!” In Yoo-shin looked at the doll again, not noticing that Kim Ji-yeon was very embarrassed at being called by a nickname with a fan's feelings by an ordinary person who knew nothing about this world. Even the name was really cute. “That’s right. Sir, when you were hospitalized, Gyu-ha peeled an apple for me.” Kim Ji-yeon couldn't hold back her laughter after seeing the photos and videos of Hyeon Gyu-ha delicately cutting apples, and covered her face. Even though she was in a meeting, she got Hyeon Gyu-ha's permission to share the photos and videos, and her expression became like she had everything in the world. From then until he got off work, it was his free time, so In Yoo-shin searched the Internet diligently and opened his eyes to a new area. 'Byu Gyu-ha? What kind of doll tool is this? Ah! It must be a hamster!' Hyeon Gyu-ha = cute. Hamster = cute. Hyeon Gyu-ha + hamster = ……! There was no need to think any further. The moment he saw the mischievous smile of the Hyeon Gyu-ha cotton doll with pointed hamster ears, In Yoo-shin's fingers automatically began filling out the tool application form. He signed up for Twitter for the first time in his life, and he also got some unofficial goods that were still available for application. He also learned what a photo card was. He also bought things like Hyeon Gyu-ha's hunter ID, business card, and civil servant ID made by fans from a second-hand trading site. He could have just asked Hyeon Gyu-ha to show him those, but he ended up buying them instinctively the moment he saw them on the product list. “Yoo-shin-ssi, it’s time for our date.” When Hyeon Gyu-ha, who had just finished the meeting, suddenly came to pick him up, saying he had an outside business trip scheduled, he was shopping for clothes to wear on his stuffed doll. “Where are you on a business trip? I didn’t hear any news of an accident in the dungeon.” "It wasn't an accident, but it seems like a fight broke out in the dungeon. They said it would be difficult for the guild leaders to mediate since they are on-site public servants. Just finish your external work and go home right away." While he was absentmindedly looking at the goods, it was already close to the time to leave work. In Yoo-shin left the office, holding the bag containing the doll in his arms. The gate of the dungeon where the problem occurred was created in the middle of Mt. Dobong. He climbed the mountain huffing, alongside Hyeon Gyu-ha’s encouragement. There were quite a few merchants who had set up stalls in the middle of the mountain. After passing through the official who managed the entrance to the gate, a rather chilly wind hit In Yoo-shin. Hyeon Gyu-ha quickly took out a cardigan from the inventory and gave it to him. [Time left until dungeon reset: 31 hours, 57 minutes, 06 seconds] "The walls look like they're in the style of old Northeast Asia, but do you know what kind of dungeon it is?" “………………It’s said to be the Hoeryong area.” “If it’s Hoeryeong………………. Ah, there it is. The Balhae prince.” One of the good things about moving to the Hunter Affairs Department was that I could view information on the currently active gates.  In Yoo-shin looked around with a curious expression. The inside of the dungeon was a wall during the war. In the history that In Yoo-shin learned, Prince Daegwanghyeon of Balhae led tens of thousands of refugees to surrender to Goryeo after the fall of Balhae, but the background of this dungeon was different. Daegwanghyeon formed the largest force in the Balhae revival movement and founded Later Balhae, which included the Hoeryeong area as its territory. Later Balhae is believed to have formed an alliance with Goryeo and recaptured the capital of Balhae, Sanggyeong Yongcheonbu. It is unknown what happened after that. “Hmm, of all places, it had to be Hoeryeong.” Hyeon Gyu-ha rubbed his chin and muttered quietly. “Why Hoeryong?” "I'll tell you later. First, let's go break up the fight." They passed the large and small forward bases set up near the entrance and went over the walls. It must have been a while since the hunters had swept through, as laborers were busy dismembering the corpses of the monsters and gathering resources. It was immediately obvious where the conflict had broken out. Hunters were gathered in the barracks outside the walls, muttering and murmurs. Two guild leaders who looked ready to grab them by the collars at any moment. “Okay, okay. Calm down……………….” “Do I look okay right now? This motherfucker’s not stealing once or twice!” "Who did the stealing?" “Okay, so calm down……………Team Leader Hyeon!” The public servant hunter was sweating profusely as he tried to stop the guild leaders who seemed ready to draw their weapons at any moment, and then he looked like he was about to cry when he saw Hyeon Gyu-ha. The voices of those who had been arguing became slightly lower. From what I've heard, the two guild leaders have been rivals since their school days, clashing over every little thing. That relationship has continued to this day, when they each lead their own guilds. The reason they fought was often over hunting grounds in dungeons, but the reason it got so bad that it even got to Hyeon Gyu-ha is probably because of their long-standing relationship as bad rivals. Hyeon Gyu-ha easily solved an old problem. “You both have a lot on your mind, and talking about it won’t solve anything. I’ll set the stage for things, so don’t just shut up and fight.” “……?” "Instead, since I came all the way out here for this fieldwork, I'll need to be compensated. The winner will face me again." “…….” The two guild leaders, who had been silent for a moment, smiled brightly and shook hands as if they had made a promise. They put their arms around each other's shoulders and waved hands until Hyeon Gyu-ha and In Yoo-shin left. It was over so quickly that the field work was completely worthless. Still, the hunters fighting inside the dungeon were relieved because they didn’t think there would be any rumors about Hyeon Gyu-ha cutting off his leg. Coming down the mountain path, Hyeon Gyu-ha continued the conversation he had left off in the dungeon. “I’m planning to take a day off and a vacation to Hoeryong for one night. I was debating whether or not to go, but I happened to visit a dungeon with Hoeryong as the background. In times like this, I think it’s better to just go with the flow.” In Yoo-shin nodded his head. “I don’t have any plans, so it doesn’t matter when I go.” “I’ll go alone this time. The road is long and rough, and I don’t want to make things difficult for Yoo-shin- ssi .” In Yoo-shin was as surprised as when he opened the curtains and found Hyun Gyu-ha outside the window. “Alone? Gyu-ha- ssi  going alone? Gyu-ha- ssi, who can’t even go to the dungeon alone, went all the way to Hoeryeong? And it took two days?” “………………Listening to all this, it sounds like if Yoo-shin- ssi  isn't around, I become completely incompetent.” “Ah. That wasn’t my intention.” “It’s a fact.” Hyeon Gyu-ha let out a deep sigh. “Thank goodness I can continue to look at Yoo-shin- ssi ’s footsteps with ‘Munin’s Eyes’.” “I have something similar.” It was just the right timing.  In Yoo-shin took out Hyeon Gyu-ha's stuffed doll from his bag. “I got this as a gift from the chief. Isn’t it really cute?” Hyeon Gyu-ha, who was suddenly wondering what kind of doll it was, was staring blankly at the stuffed doll, and soon his expression changed to one as if he had witnessed a strangely shaped evil spirit that was unique to the world. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: HM: not HGH being jealous of his doll. If you wanna become a translator, editor or proofreader, please use the discord link given below and follow the instructions in the recruit channel. We made a discord server! please join us!