Chapter 21: (2): Season 1 – Preparation

Chapter 21: (2): Season 1 – Preparation

As expected by Park Sung-hyung, the rescue team including Hyun-seok had arrived in just about two hours. They had rescued the survivors at the fastest speed among all the rescue teams and returned them safely. Sung-hyung immediately summoned the survivors and Aion Guild members, unbeknownst to Hyun-seok. While the ostensible purpose was to distribute rewards, identify survivors, and gather information, his real goal lay elsewhere.

I dont know if youve noticed, but Mr. Hyun-seok is not a professional slayer.

Excuse me?

All guild members blinked in surprise. What did he mean by not being a professional slayer? This was the person who could easily kill an orc or a twin-headed orc with one blow. Whether they were amazed or not, Sung-hyung continued.

He never intended to live as a slayer, but he had no choice but to join the rescue team at my request.

Oh

It was something they couldnt understand from their perspective. With such power, he could become incredibly wealthy. Judging by what they had just seen, he could clear a dungeon on his own. They couldnt understand why someone like him wouldnt choose to become a full-time slayer.

Hes not that ambitious.

But he had over 300 Greenstones saved up. With that, he could easily make billions if he put his mind to it.

Anyway, I hope youll keep Mr. Hyun-seoks identity a secret. He doesnt want to reveal it himself.

Sung-hyung had misunderstood this part a little.

Recently, Hyun-seok changed a little. He had developed an interest in slaying and although he no longer pretended to be a full-time slayer as he once did, he had registered with a guild and was actively participating in slaying. He also wasnt going out of his way to hide his identity, knowing that revealing it could lead to unwanted attention, but he wasnt actively trying to conceal it either.

This time, he hadnt held back his strength. Thanks to Sung-hyung consideration, Hyun-seoks identity hadnt been easily exposed. Of course, there were rumors spreading online about a fearsome slayer who could kill an orc in one hit, but no one believed it. It was just too illogical.

However, Hyun-seok was still considering the need for some kind of assurance that would guarantee his status and ability.

I need something to guarantee Hyun-seoks identity and skill. I need to discuss it with him.

Anyway, the first guilds to succeed in rescuing someone, Aion and Inha, received some attention for a moment. However, the interest in them quickly faded as they continued to succeed in rescues.

Min-seo was a bit unhappy about it.nove(l)bi(n.)com

Why isnt there any news about my brother? Honestly, he did it all by himself.

Hyun-seok noticed her dissatisfaction. He didnt know for sure, but he thought maybe Sung-hyung had something to do with it. Sung-hyung had always shown a willingness to consider and respect his position.

Kim Mun-yeol and Park Dae-young arrived at Hyun-seoks house as the weekend approached. Kim Mun-yeol carried a large fruit basket while Park Dae-young had a bottle of expensive-looking wine. They were apologizing for the situation a few days ago when they blatantly ignored Hyun-seok.

Hyun-seok scratched the back of his head.

Uh yeah, well

Actually, Hyun-seok didnt feel too bad about it. But he could understand their perspective. From their point of view, forming a team with a mediocre guild that could cost them their lives was unfair.

Well, I understand. I dont have any items, so

He had been lost in thought and hadnt properly listened to their insults. Kim Mun-yeol bowed his head deeply. He looked like he was about to kneel down. Hyun-seok felt embarrassed just looking at them, like they were convicts begging for forgiveness.

Kim Mun-yeol spoke.

We apologize again on behalf of the Aion Guild. We were very nervous at first and we were disrespectful.

Uh okay

Hyun-seok didnt really understand what they were talking about, but he figured it was probably about their first dungeon raid when he lost in thought. Apparently, the Aion Guild members had been gossiping behind their backs.

Oh I guess I looked nervous at the time.

In fact, he wasnt nervous but lost in his own thoughts. If he were to express this, they would feel not only disappointment but also a sense of frustration, so he decided to keep it to himself. Park Dae-young was not someone without flaws. His personality was so straightforward that he would apologize bluntly for any mistake he made.

Hyun-seok also wasnt the type to bear a grudge, so he accepted the apology. The gift is fine. Ill just take it as a kind gesture. I feel uncomfortable receiving things for no reason.

Despite Hyun-seoks refusal, they insisted on giving him the gift package before leaving. Min-seo bounced around with a satisfied expression on her face. She didnt seem entirely normal, given her constant use of strange exclamations such as Oh yeah!, Woo-hoo!, Alright!

After a few seconds had passed, Jong-won burst in, not even bothering to knock or enter the password. Hey, Hyun-seok! You son of a b*tch! Normal Mode is up!!

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