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Episode 89. Old Friends (2)
“I am… the Awakened One?”
For the general public, becoming an Awakened is often seen as a kind of lottery win.
So this situation is definitely good news.
“No, that can’t be true.”
Gu Seo-hyung shook his head with a look of incomprehension.
“When you wake up, you should have a fever and various other symptoms. Oh, anyway, they say you can’t not know.”
“Who said that?”
“It’s all on the internet… … .”
As Gu Seo-hyung explained, the man beyond his blurred vision slowly changed his posture. He rested his chin on the table.
“Your search was in vain.”
what?
She was momentarily taken aback by the voice flowing in, but soon someone’s cell phone screen was shoved in front of her.
“Okay, can you see this much writing?”
I squinted my eyes and looked closely, and there was an article about an Awakened Person floating on the screen.
[“Maybe Me Too?” 7 Myths and Truths About Asymptomatic Awakening]
Asymptomatic awakening.
I’ve certainly heard of instances where awakening is quiet enough to warrant calling it that.
‘Why am I that asymptomatic person?’
It’s hard to readily believe a probability of only one in a hundred million.
So, Gu Seo-hyung started giving other examples.
“Wouldn’t it be more plausible to say that he woke up after falling from the rooftop earlier?”
Originally, the awakening phenomenon tends to occur easily in extreme situations such as life-threatening situations.
Normally, more weight would be given to the awakening caused by a suicide attempt than to the extremely low probability of asymptomatic diagnosis.
“no.”
But is this person an ordinary person?
“It’s too stable to be considered as having just awakened. Mana.”
I dare say that it was a body that had been awake for several months.
“A few months? That’s ridiculous! I told you I didn’t feel myself awakening at all during that time?”
“What does it matter how you feel? There’s clearly mana inside you.”
Bubbling, bubbling.
He put the straw in his mouth and blew a small puff into his drink. He seemed to be thinking about something.
“Maybe it’s a matter of innate skill?”
Finding the answer wasn’t difficult.
Even though he was trapped in an F-class body and had lost all his teeth, he was still a reincarnated great magician.
“A problem with skills?”
“Yes. Images that are easy for anyone to think of, like fireworks, are easy for skills to manifest, but complex associations like machine circuits… … .”
“Joe, explain it to me more simply.”
“Anyway, it’s because of the awakening series! You don’t have a simple and ignorant nature like Jeong Ha-seong.”
How dare you call the number one ranked hunter a simpleton?
Koo Seo-hyung was momentarily shocked, but there was a question that took priority right now.
“But how do you know my awakening series?”
To this the man replies:
“You can tell just by looking at it.”
“uh?”
“This is similar to physiognomy, you know? Statistics and intuition.”
Physiognomy.
When Koo Seo-hyung heard those words, he felt a strange sense of foreboding. Moreover, the conversation that followed was also not ordinary.
“Anyway, just stay still for a moment.”
A little later.
Gu Seo-hyung felt a warm gaze beyond the dim scenery.
“Hmm.”
I was intently looking at the woman sitting across from me, and then I suddenly wondered why she was acting like that… .
“Is it either Yeonseong or Buyeo?”
“huh?”
“I’m talking about your awakening series.”
He finally said.
Imparting softness or magical effects to a material.
I’d guess you’re at least born with that kind of skill.
‘Hoo hoo.’
It was half a gut feeling, but where would the Archmage’s judgment go?
His reasoning was indeed highly accurate.
In fact, I once discovered the hidden awakening lineage of a certain B-class hunter.
‘I’m at the level where I have machines in my eyes.’
Wow.
At that moment, when he was so absorbed in his own abilities, Gu Seo-hyung cautiously opened his mouth.
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“Ah, so what you’re saying is… When you look at the magic power I have… The energy? Is that what you feel as if it’s an awakening?”
Then, Kiria nodded with a bright face.
“yes!”
Let’s see.
Physiognomy. Energy.
And excessive kindness.
Koo Seo-hyung closed his eyes and carefully thought back on the other person’s words and actions. But honestly, he could only come to one conclusion.
‘Ah… … This kid is a thief… … .’
That’s right.
From the start, it was suspicious that they were talking about waking up just by looking at a person’s face.
Now, only a total fraudster would say that they can guess someone’s awakening ability without even looking at their skills.
‘100% a thief… … .’
An expression that hardens in an instant.
Gu Seo-hyung began to look at her with eyes as cold as ice. It was because he mistook Gi-ryeo for a cult believer.
“Oh my, at first I thought you were being so kind because you were my secret fan.”
“yes?”
“Hey, be honest. Are you also a member of the Naktsal Church or something?”
Of course, this is a terrifying thing to say to them.
“No, why are you suddenly talking about the temple of Nachal?”
Don’t put me in that weird group!
He vehemently denied it, even waving his hands. However, this alone was not enough to dispel the other person’s suspicions.
So, he decided to prove his abilities.
“Hey. If you have time to talk nonsense, you should go to the awakening testing center right away.”
Once it is revealed that the other person has awakened, the advice I have given so far will naturally gain credibility.
“Am I really an Awakened One… …?”
“I’m sure.”
“But you weren’t strong at all.”
“That might be because it’s not a combat series.”
“The skills don’t come out either.”
“Let’s think about that later.”
Gu Seo-hyung asked a few questions with a half-believing and half-doubting expression, and each time, the young man across from him readily gave answers.
“Anyway, isn’t it better than dying like this?”
Somehow his words always linger in my ears.
It’s strange. It’s hard to call it a young voice, clearly because of the smoking.
***
The next day.
-Clang.
I repeated my usual routine again.
I went to the bank in front of my house to get cash and bought some triangle kimbap that I had never tried before.
Finally, I arrived at the place I always came to.
‘The weather is a bit cloudy?’
The atmosphere of the park today was quite different from yesterday.
Perhaps because it looked like it might rain at any moment, there were no pedestrians, and most importantly, the person was nowhere to be seen on the rooftop.
‘None.’
Where is that Earthling and what is he doing now?
I think he must have received some basic training from the Hunter Association, but honestly, I had no way of confirming the truth.
Because we parted ways without even exchanging contact information or a simple exchange of names.
‘I guess we won’t meet again in the future.’
It would be a waste of energy to dwell on an incident that has already been resolved.
I’ve decided to slowly let go of this issue.
“Eww!”
But wait, I didn’t tell you to give me a new case right away…
‘what?’
And then an unidentified scream is heard.
I turned my head as if it were my natural instinct.
“I found the car. I found it! Thank you, God!”
But somehow, the sight of the opponent entering my field of vision seemed quite familiar… … .
‘White wool coat.’
What the heck.
The woman on the rooftop appeared before my eyes again, this time with three dark-skinned men behind her.
‘No, really, what is it?’
I blinked my eyes, unable to grasp the situation, and soon the other person came running towards me.
“Oh, I knew you’d be here! Yeah. Actually, I’ve been seeing you coming here from the rooftop all the time!”
“is it so?”
“Ah, what a relief! Ahhh, I was so anxious that we might not be able to meet again… … .”
Are you looking for me on purpose?
Besides, your speech has become strangely polite.
“hmm.”
There are many things I want to ask, but I decided to start with the question I’m most curious about.
“Who are those behind you?”
Then the other person hurriedly explained.
“Tongue, those who were given to us by the association… this is it!”
“yes?”
As it turns out, her awakening test results were… … .
It seems like it was a huge hit beyond imagination.
“First of all, the awakening level is D. No, listen to me. The level isn’t the problem right now!”
“then?”
“S, Skill! When I went into the tester and came out, I strangely realized the skill right away? But, my lineage was revealed to be… … .”
Sigh, phew.
The Earthling took a deep breath and spoke in a trembling voice.
“I’m an enchanter.”
What is that?
“An enchanter, huh? An enchanter! An awakener who adds new effects to items!”
Oh, a sorcerer?
“Why don’t you know now? I told you yesterday that you might have awakened that skill!”
Even if you translate with Kim Ki-ryeo’s brain, it is impossible to completely erase the subtle differences in language.
I tried to change the subject, hiding my embarrassment.
“Please continue explaining.”
“uh?”
“I understand that you are an enchanter, but what does that have to do with the association assigning you someone?”
Then, an unknown woman suddenly raised her voice.
“No, of course…!”
The real explanation was given by the Awakened man in a suit standing behind her.
“We are protecting the safety of Mr. Gu Seo-hyung.”
“Protection?”
“Enchanters are a rare class with only 10 people in the entire world.”
“uh?”
“In particular, since this person is the first enchanter to appear in Asia, our association is also paying close attention to safety.”
By this point, I could see how serious the situation was.
It seems that the woman named Gu Seo-hyung has won the lottery of awakening.
“Oh, congratulations… … .”
“It’s all thanks to you.”
The moment I opened my mouth to congratulate him, a thin voice came from the other end.
“If it weren’t for you, I would have died yesterday.”
It was a complex expression of both joy and sadness.
“I heard later that a latent Awakener like me is weak until they notice the magic.”
“… .”
“Thank you so, so much. I really don’t know what else to say.”
Since then, Gu Seo-hyung has bowed his head and expressed his gratitude several times.
It was supposed to come out like this a long time ago. Anyway, it was quite a heartwarming scene.
“Oh, then let’s get to the main point.”
however….
About 30 seconds later, Gu Seo-hyung, who had been wiping away tears, suddenly started speaking in a loud voice.
As if he had been waiting for this very moment.
“Please tell me your cell phone number!”
I froze for a moment at the unexpected remark, but she continued talking regardless.
“But, why the number… … ?”
“I want to give an example!”
“yes?”
“If you look at the ability you used to save me, you are an Awakened one too. Right?”
“Oh, yes.”
“And enchantments are a very helpful deal for fellow Awakened people.”
She couldn’t hide her excitement, even her face turning red.
“You are my savior. How could I just ignore you? Yes?”
“uh….”
“Please give me your contact information, and I will enhance the items you have. Everything!”
Item strengthening?
Oh, this is a bit refreshing.
“By any chance, what is the cost… … ?”
“Are you crazy? What kind of money is this in this situation? Of course it’s free! You’re now my VIP customer for life!”
Plus, it’s free, so there’s no reason to refuse.
“Okay. Give me your phone. I’ll take a picture.”
As soon as the word “free” came out, I reached out with lightning speed.
It was so vulgar.
“Your phone? Wait a minute… Ah!”
But then.
Thud.
Koo Seo-hyung searched through his coat pockets and dropped several items, including his cell phone, on the floor.
Lipstick, receipt, cell phone.
First of all, there is no particular problem with the item itself.
“Huh? Lipstick, where did the lipstick go… … .”
What was strange was her behavior.
She was flustered and couldn’t find the object even though it was clearly in front of her.
“Here it is.”
“Go, thank you!”
Sigh.
I picked up the other person’s lipstick for her and asked her a short question.
“If your eyesight is that bad, shouldn’t you get glasses as soon as possible?”
Then the woman smiles and answers.
“Oh, actually, I already stopped by the glasses store… … .”
“You stopped by?”
“I can’t control my strength right now because of the awakening adaptation or something. I ended up breaking 100,000 won worth of glasses.”
lol.
When shy laughter flows out.
I started shaking my hands with a pale face.