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Episode 195. Retirement
Ding dong.
A small doorbell rings through the hallway, somehow out of place in the prologue of destruction.
-Yes, I’m going out~
The visitor beyond the door stood with his luggage on his back at the sound of a woman’s voice coming from inside.
As we waited, the landlord finally opened the front door and came out.
The opponent was a woman in her 20s with her hair tied up in a bun and thick glasses on the bridge of her nose.
“Ah, you’re here! Anyway, what brings you here? Hahaha. You even came all the way to my house.”
“hi.”
“Anyway, come in… Oh my gosh, what did you buy again? What did you buy!”
Yes, that’s right.
I visited Gu Seo-hyung’s residence today.
And I also bought some food to eat according to the Earthly etiquette I learned the other day… … .
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Old type.
Come to think of it, it’s been a long time since I’ve visited an Earthling with that name.
In the past, at least the face was revealed in accordance with the cycle when the enchantment effect of a cheap ring fell off.
Since I replaced my defenses with the Sacred Tree Saplings, I’ve really barely visited.
‘The skills of the old Seohyung’s magic are still unstable.’
Sacred Tree Sapling. Hydra.
At this point, with a decent amount of craftsmanship, the beginner’s enchantment wasn’t really that bad.
Her magic is certainly useful for short-term reinforcement, but if it continues into a long battle, it has the fatal flaw of revealing that the enchantment may be removed during the fight.
So I didn’t look for the old type.
She also hasn’t contacted me for a while, probably because she’s busy with work.
“Is this a late housewarming gift? Wow, I saw this department store pastry on SNS and wanted to try it!”
But, in fact, the reason my relationship with the other person became awkward was not just because of the lack of enchantments.
“There are madeleines too! Wow, I really like madeleines. When I was in middle school, I used to go to the cafeteria during recess to buy some… … .”
To be honest, the most fatal effect was the recovery of memory.
I ended up recalling most of the owner’s past last spring, and because of this 65% or so of information, I ended up being very uncomfortable with the old type.
Half of the feelings that Kim Ki-ryeo had while he was still alive.
So, whenever I see Gu Seo-hyung, feelings of inferiority, jealousy, awkwardness, and a little bit of joy come to mind.
The other half in my heart was the regret and anxiety I had as a soul.
Again, I feel embarrassed inside when I meet an old friend.
“Hey, I bought some bread, so should I get some coffee to share with you?”
“no.”
“You are decisive.”
When an old friend comes over, I like it when I just see their faces and smile.
In fact, what’s inside this shell is an alien that has taken possession of the abandoned corpse, so how can it enjoy this favor so easily?
‘Besides, Gu Seo-hyung is one of the few people who remembers Gi-ryeo’s past. If we contact him rashly, it seems like it would be easy to find out that something has changed.’
I also have at least a modicum of conscience.
It’s a bit awkward to see Gu Seo-hyung trying to be kind to someone who’s already dead.
So, I’ve been intentionally avoiding meeting enchanters lately, but today, I have no choice because of the circumstances.
“By the way, I have something to say… … .”
widely.
By the time the grape juice that Gu Seo-hyung brought was lined up on the table.
I got straight to the point without delay.
“It’s not confirmed yet, but I think the Hunter Association’s president will change soon?”
For reference, it’s now been about 20 hours since Esther was tattled to.
If we wait just one more day, various slanderous articles exposing the sorcerer will start to appear.
“The association president has changed?”
“To be exact, we’re trying to change it. Me and some other hunter. We have something to pay back to Go Byeong-do, but right now, because of my position as the association president, it’s hard to do the work.”
“ah.”
“But the problem is that since this isn’t a natural replacement, there will definitely be noise in the middle.”
I continued, moistening my throat with the juice in my glass.
“In short, there is a high probability that Seo-hyung will harm you.”
The purpose of today was to convey this warning to the other party.
“It’s not certain yet, but considering the personality of the association president, I think he’d probably bite you if he were cornered.”
“That old man is me?”
“Well, he’s my classmate.”
“… … !”
“If I do that, won’t he try to threaten me by taking you hostage? Go Byeong-do is a person who would do that.”
Connection with an S-class hunter.
Usually, this kind of friendship is beneficial in life, but in Gu Seo-hyung’s case, it actually became poisonous.
Chairman Koh Byung-do holds a strong grudge against me, so he will do anything to keep me in check.
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‘Anyway, Gobyeongdo. Why is that unawakened person acting up all of a sudden…?’
In this process, Gu Seo-hyung could have become a victim of Ae-man.
Regardless of the rarity of being an enchanter, isn’t she ultimately a laborer working under the Hunter Association?
It is a situation where it cannot be guaranteed that the high-ranking government officials who control the organization will not engage in backdoor activities.
“That’s what I’m saying.”
After imagining several possible scenarios, we came up with a small solution.
“Gu Seo-hyung. Don’t be too surprised if I suddenly pretend not to know you starting tomorrow.”
“what?”
“From now on, whenever I see you outside, I’m going to treat you coldly and treat you rudely.”
“hmm.”
“And depending on the situation, I might say something harsh on purpose. For example… I might say something like, ‘What’s it to me whether Gu Seo-hyung dies or not?’ in front of reporters.”
The enchanter looked quite surprised at this statement, but he couldn’t help it.
I know this because I’ve seen a lot of things like this before, but if you show that you treasure a hostage when he’s taken, it can backfire.
‘Indifference is better.’
Fortunately, Gu Seo-hyung also seemed to understand this coping method soon after.
“I see. Well, I think that would be better.”
Of course, if this method doesn’t work, then I’ll have to ask Esther separately, or use other connections to somehow get the enchanter out…
“Anyway, I’m sorry for causing any harm.”
I put my hand on my mouth and gave a brief apology.
To be honest, I am also in a position where I have been treated unfairly in this incident, so I don’t think there is a need to lower my stance.
Still, Gu Seo-hyung is Kim Ki-ryeo’s only acquaintance.
‘You are living in this world, so you shouldn’t treat your landlord’s classmates so rudely.’
I maintained the minimum level of courtesy as a cultured alien.
As I was lost in my thoughts like this, I heard a woman’s voice from across the table.
“Hey, but isn’t what you just said too passive?”
“Passive?”
“Well… … If there’s a problem with the association president, there’s actually something I can do about it. I just didn’t tell you. In fact, I’ve had a lot of problems with the association president.”
Gu Seo-hyung immediately suggested with a serious expression.
He said that he did not want to just sit still like this. He wanted to help us with our plan in any way possible.
“Giriya, look around the house you’re sitting in right now. Who do you think bought it?”
“you?”
“No. If you hadn’t accepted me on the rooftop back then… … and if you hadn’t helped me like that in middle school, I wouldn’t have gotten this far.”
“… … .”
“Thanks to you, I was able to pay off all that debt and live in a house like this. It’s all thanks to you. Do you understand?”
Seohyung says that and turns his gaze somewhere.
There was a bright living room, typical of south-facing houses, with clear sunlight streaming in.
After being betrayed by his parents and losing his store to terrorism, he was left to live in a musty, moldy, and bug-infested basement.
“So I should help you. If a person has a conscience.”
The enchanter declared at this moment.
He also said that he would do his best in his position to help his benefactor.
Besides, if someone like you were fighting someone, there would be a hundred times that the other person had done something wrong. He even babbled that this was a problem that didn’t need any hesitation.
“Kim Ki-ryeo. I still feel like I haven’t repaid half of the favor I received from you.”
“okay?”
“So don’t be sorry and come to Ganghwado often from now on. It’s been hard to see you lately, but it was all because you were worried about my income, right?”
Anyway, it’s obvious.
As he spoke like that, Gu Seo-hyung ate the bread the customer had bought.
“No, it’s just that your enchantment wasn’t that great, so I didn’t go… … .”
In just 5 seconds, a D-class’s gaze turned cold, but it wasn’t okay, was it?
If that enchanter can do that look outside, he’ll never be chosen as a hostage again.
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[(Exclusive) It has been discovered that “magic stone grade theft” has also occurred at the headquarters of the Korean Hunter Association.]
[Police investigation results of rating manipulation incident reveal shocking background… Purpose was to create ‘slush funds’?]
[Revelation from a close associate. There is testimony that Chairman Ko’s item box is full of items prohibited for the general public to possess… Citizens who claim “unfair special treatment” have called for a thorough investigation.]
bang!
Exactly 24 hours had passed since Esther’s visit.
A man who boasted a kind-looking appearance suddenly slammed the desk in the study.
He was over a thousand years old, but his expression was filled with bewilderment, as if he had never expected this situation to happen.
“No, how on earth did this happen!”
After all, it had only been a day since Esther had visited, and now articles criticizing her were pouring in.
Circumstances surrounding the possession of dungeon items that were prohibited to the general public.
And the fact that they were working with the association’s appraisers to create slush funds by exploiting ignorant hunters and selling off the difference in gate by-products, etc.
Go Byeong-do wanted to threaten the S-class guild leader with force at best, but what his opponent had come up with was not a simple fight like that.
A vast amount of evidence, as if prepared for years in anticipation of the downfall of a political enemy.
How can this be possible!
After confirming his own shameful actions to the reporters, Ko Byeong-do touched the back of his neck.
“How long have you been investigating me? It’s been almost two years since you fired that secretary. What are you feeling?”
Although it may seem a bit gloomy to some, Esther had a habit of collecting the weaknesses of people who got on her nerves due to her innate awakening attribute.
And the persistence of this act is truly frightening.
[YTV 9 o’clock News LIVE ●: The emotional manipulation is going haywire… … .]
The name was sold to the three terrestrial broadcasters without any time to do anything.
But it was still okay.
At the time of the inevitable malicious act, the incident was not considered that important, so it ended up showing a loophole, but since the management of evidence in these slush fund issues was always thorough, it was possible to cut off the tail if necessary.
Just like in the case of Alay, you just have to insist to the end that you have nothing to do with it and survive.
“Hoo!”
Besides, this side also had cards saved for a counterattack.
“What kind of person would just take this? You rotten bastard. You don’t even know who’s under you right now… …!”
Cheer up.
The association president lifted the document while muttering a curse at Gi-ryeo.
This was an exclusive contract with a certain enchanter.
Because he holds the Enchanter’s leash like this.
Go Byeong-do was planning to threaten Kim Ki-ryeo by saying that he would cause disadvantages to enchanters in the future by not giving them proper work.
‘Or else I’ll reveal the Enchanter’s face to the whole world!’
And if Kim Ki-ryeo kneels down at this, Esther, who had naturally received the order, will also stop acting.
[Everyone, here’s some news I just heard.]
That was the moment.
The announcer’s voice flowing from the TV suddenly becomes filled with urgency.
If you listen closely, you can feel a bit of excitement.
Because in that short period of time, YTV ended up getting an even bigger scoop.
[A Korean enchanter who had been shrouded in mystery has come forward with yet another piece of evidence regarding the association president’s slush fund.
Shockingly, Chairman Ko Byeong-do has been accepting illegal requests from overseas figures who have signed enchantment contracts, while ignoring requests from disaster areas that urgently needed reinforcement.
When the workers complained about this, the association president reportedly did not hesitate to verbally abuse the enchanter’s bodyguards, saying things like, “Make sure to keep a close eye on that XX so he doesn’t get in.”
I will play you the recorded file I obtained.]
“No, what is this!”
Clang.
Soon after, the sound of objects breaking echoes through the air.
This is the result of Ko Byeong-do staggering around and touching a nearby display case.
My beloved college alumni golf tournament trophy just got smashed.