I Will Save the World and Retire Chapter 50

Piglet (1)

Crackling.

Dry tree branches burned and made noise. Watching the sparkling leaves being engulfed in flames somehow made me feel peaceful.

“Kick!”

If only there weren’t people who got in the way.

The pixies bared their teeth and screamed at me, unable to get close because of the sparks flying around them.

I ignored it and swung my sword. He didn’t intend to burn it all down, so he didn’t put much of his magic into it. Sparks sparkled, threatening the pixies, before falling to the floor. From there, a small flame rises.

“I heard a sword is as good as a sword… .”

It’s not something I should feel unfair about, but somehow I felt unfair.

Since Yoo Ji-eun had a sword like this, conquering the dungeon would have been like nothing. On that subject, potions are constantly being used.

… Saying something about the price of a potion is too much, even for me. Still, Yoo Ji-eun rode just the right amount.

I shook off my thoughts about Yoo Ji-eun and checked my surroundings. As the fire began to spread in earnest, the pixies’ glow became more intense.

I swung my sword once more.

“Keeeeeeek!”

As the fire grew stronger, the pixies that had been holding on began to run away.

If the momentum breaks, it’s a breeze. I slowly lowered the flames and swung my sword at those still remaining.

Oh, please go away.

“Kick!”

Even the last ones who hesitated got scared and ran away when sparks flew at their feet. They have a herd instinct, so if you open the water like that, they will run after the leader without you having to do anything.

I only recovered my magic after carefully checking that there were no others left around. The blue embers quickly die out, and all that remains is lukewarm heat and acrid smoke.

I looked in the direction the pixies ran. Of course, it overlaps with the direction the children were coming from. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have done this. How hard did I struggle to find direction?

“I guess I’ll go soon.”

I wanted to see how the kids would deal with a bunch of rampaging pixies. Moreover, if something dangerous happens, you will be ruined.

I know my children’s abilities best. Although there are a lot of them, as long as you stay calm and don’t panic, you will have no problem getting through the group of pixies.

I don’t know how well kids without strategy experience can do in unexpected situations. If at least one person can keep their spirits up, they will get through it with ease.

Maybe I was overestimating kids.

* * *

“Hyunwook!!”

“Oh Hyunwook!!!”

In the midst of the battle, Oh Hyeon-wook stood tall like a stone.

Because this is a dungeon that has been thinned out, the only pixies are young. But that doesn’t mean it’s okay to quietly bow down.

That idiot.

After all, a piglet is a piglet.

“Tsk.”

I clicked my tongue lightly. There is no need to make big moves. All you have to do is be fast.

Strengthen your legs, step on the tree branch, and jump off as if running downward. Whether it’s a spear or a sword, how to handle a tool that harms something is simple.

‘If you swing it with the intention of killing that bastard, anything will happen.’

The man whispers in my ear.

Pig Oh Hyeon-wook was also famous for fighting dirty. He’s seen it a few times. It was a wild fight that was truly worthy of the nickname “pig.”

Unlike the current piglet. Who said that? Originally, pigs were said to be clean animals.

The sword is thrust forward at the speed attached to the body. Anything more than that is a luxury against Pixie. Yoo Ji-eun’s sword pierced the pixie’s head and stopped.

Even so, Yoo Ji-eun’s sword is holding these things. I didn’t feel sorry for Yoo Ji-eun, but I did feel sorry for Geom. I need to cut something bigger with this sword.

I shook my head inwardly and looked at Oh Hyun-wook. Eyes out of focus. A beat later, his eyes turned towards me, but he wasn’t looking at me.

I frowned.

“Oh Hyun-wook.”

“… … .”

“Oh Hyun-wook?”

I struck down the approaching pixie with my sword. This guy is out of his mind.

We had no choice but to use hard-line measures.

slap.

“What are you doing out of your mind?”

I hit Oh Hyun-wook’s cheek. He adjusted his strength to the point where he felt a slight tingle.

“We are attacking. “Are you out of your mind?”

Without realizing it, my voice became cold. If this wasn’t a test, the raid team would be wiped out. No, if I hadn’t intervened, Oh Hyun-wook would have been seriously injured, and given the nature of those kids, they would have broken down while watching.

At best, I saved him in Myeongdong… .

“… … .”

“Oh Hyun-wook?”

Still, Oh Hyun-wook couldn’t come to his senses.

I was starting to get more than annoyed and worried.

“… Ugh.”

No, really, what!

Oh Hyun-wook covered his mouth. He hurriedly stepped back, seemingly trying to spit out what was inside.

“Wow… .”

It varies, really.

The pig was like this too. After drinking a lot of alcohol, I was busy vomiting as soon as I entered the dungeon.

A piglet or a piglet must have been a pig.

He sighed and protected Oh Hyun-wook, who was defenseless. The children who saw me standing next to Oh Hyun-wook faced Pixie with a look on their faces as if they had lost their minds.

Perhaps because Oh Hyun-wook, who was giving instructions, suddenly became unable to fight, the other children were also busy moving around. At least Seo Han-seong is struggling, but this is no longer a strategy, it is just a struggle to stop Pixie.

I had no choice but to open my mouth.

“Jinwoo Choi. shield. Seungyeon Lee, 11 o’clock. Han Eun-young, attached to Yoo Hye-eun. Seo Han-seong, pay attention to the 8 o’clock direction. Seohyun Park, shield ready, 3, 2, 1, now. “Re-establish your position.”

Only then do the children’s movements become organized.

From the middle, they seemed to have regained their composure and settled down without my instructions to block the pixies.

… I never imagined it would turn out like this.

What did I do that was great? All I had to do was set fire to the back of the dungeon and bring in monsters!

I didn’t do this because I was particularly annoyed by the kids, and it was also an official method in the training manual distributed to guilds by the management office. It was to learn how to respond to unexpected situations. If I didn’t think the kids could do it, I didn’t do it either. I don’t give impossible tasks as homework.

Look at it now too. Aren’t they fighting well as long as they take their place? It looks like there are a lot of pixies because they are running around frightened by the smoke, but in reality, there are a little over a hundred. There is no need to deal with all of that either. There are a lot of people running away, so just hold on and they will pass by. After they pass by, take care of the dungeon core and you’re done.

Something so easy can fall apart like this?

“… … .”

“Wow… .”

I saw Oh Hyeon-wook, who was vomiting hard.

It is obvious why this happened. It’s because of this guy.

From the moment we entered the dungeon, Oh Hyun-wook was naturally giving instructions. The children followed without question. There is also a reason why Oh Hyun-wook was the leader during regular training.

The presence or absence of a capable captain determines the success of the raiding party. But that doesn’t mean you should rely on the captain for everything.

therefore.

“You all failed.”

I spoke firmly over the bodies of the pixies.

* * *

“yes… The strategy has been confirmed completed. “Who destroyed the dungeon core?”

The children who made eye contact in response to Kim So-jeong’s question secretly pointed to one person. Seo Han-seong swallowed his saliva.

“Well, I broke it.”

“A student? You’re a student Seo Han-seong, right? From Guild Manri… . Yes, I understand. As for the strategy report… .”

“I will write it.”

“Teacher?”

“yes. “Is this going to be a problem?”

“no. “If you think about it, the teacher is in charge, so there is no problem.”

Kim So-jeong said cheerfully.

“Still, the kids were able to successfully attack each other. Incredible.”

Kim So-jung, who is meeting the children for the first time, does not notice, but Hong Seok-young and Kim Chae-min are different. The two looked at me and the children with suspicious eyes. She just can’t bear to ask because it’s in front of Kim So-jung.

“I have always thought it would be nice to have a school like this. Although there are many people who disapprove… . “If we accumulate these achievements little by little, people’s perception will change.”

“I hope so.”

“Because we have Hunter Seokyoung Hong, it may take time, but we won’t fail.”

“Oh my, did you think so highly of me, Inspector?”

“Anyway, you’re the representative hunter of Korea, right? “You have to show something worthy of that reputation.”

Hong Seok-young laughed.

“So, inspector, do you have any more work to do at the school?”

“Are you going to kick me out?”

“Uh huh. How do I kick out our auditor? “It’s because the kids look very tired.”

“Well, it’s the first strategy… I won’t hold on to you any longer. Let the students rest well for today. Teacher Woo Hee-jae, thank you for your report.”

“yes. “I will send it to you by email.”

I smiled kindly and greeted Kim So-jeong. Hong Seok-young also waved her hand with a smirk on her face, and Kim Chae-min also bowed her head.

“… … .”

Peace ends here.

I looked back at the children with my expression completely changed. Hong Seok-young, perhaps sensing an unusual atmosphere, stopped as he tried to come next to me.

I blurted out.

“Completeing the dungeon is a failure.”

“what?”

“I’ll tell you the details later.”

I saw Oh Hyun-wook with a pale complexion.

Hong Seok-young dismissed Park Seo-hyun’s wandering as a minor change in style that a hunter naturally experiences. Kim Chae-min has a sensitive personality for a magician, but since she only attends magic classes, she doesn’t feel distant from the rest of the kids.

There is only me.

Who will turn a piglet into a human being?

“Oh Hyun-wook.”

My shoulders twitch greatly.

“Do you know why I called you?”

“… … .”

My tightly clenched fist is shaking.

For a moment, I was worried that he might hit me like that. Fortunately, Oh Hyun-wook instead answered in a voice that was barely audible.

“… … yes.”

I ignored the children who had become quiet while looking at me. Hong Seok-young was fussing like an angry dog, but she pretended not to see that.

“Get in the car. “Let’s talk later.”

Did not return to school. The car was as quiet as ever, and Hong Seok-young drove more smoothly than usual.

The car stopped in the parking lot where I always drop off my children.

“that… .”

“I’ll see you tomorrow. “I will let you know the grading results tomorrow.”

“Uh, the score.”

“Honestly, I wonder if the scores have any meaning… . Still, you need to know what the problem is.”

I paused for a moment and then looked at the children. It all looks scruffy. Fortunately, there were no injuries.

“I wonder if that also has meaning. “It’s a problem from one to ten.”

“… … .”

“Okay, disperse.”

The sight of him trudging along is no different from that of a defeated soldier.

I clicked my tongue and looked inside the car. Oh Hyun-wook remains without getting off.

“Aren’t you going?”

“… … .”

“Oh Hyun-wook?”

There is no answer.

After thinking for a moment, I patted Hong Seok-young and Kim Chae-min sitting in the driver’s seat and passenger seat.

“Get down.”

“yes? why?”

“Let me talk to him.”

The two people calmly got out of the car, perhaps sensing an unusual atmosphere earlier.

I closed the door and sat across from Oh Hyun-wook.

“ruler. “Tell me.”

“… … .”

“I would have given you enough time to think.”

“… … .”

Oh Hyun-wook lowered his head and did not answer.

Again, you ignore what I say. The little pig, really… . Was my ambition to grow him into a proper human being wrong? After all, is a pig still a pig even when it is young?

Tuk. Fighting.

“… Oh Hyun-wook?”

But underneath Oh Hyun-wook, something is falling. Water droplets form on the back of Oh Hyun-wook’s hand, which is placed on his lap.

I massaged the sore back of my neck. If I wasn’t in the car, I would have insisted it was raining.

“I can’t live, really.”

“… … “Suck.”

“Oh Hyun-wook. “Don’t cry.”

Do kids these days think that crying will solve everything? what? Park Seo-hyun said the same thing, and he is like this too?

Still, I couldn’t bear to scold a crying child, so I calmed down my voice.

“… I’m not saying anything to you, but I like to fix it quickly if there’s a problem. So, let’s start with why it was like that.”

“I can’t become a hunter.”

Oh Hyun-wook interrupted me and spoke in a shaky voice.

Seriously, why are you doing this to me?

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