CH 135

[Is it really okay if I don’t stop by?]

I smiled slightly in response to the question of concern.

“It’s fine.”

[Please speak informally.]

“It’s okay.”

I kept forgetting. At Kwon Jeong-han’s request, I felt awkward and swept the nape of my neck.

“Today, Master Kwon Ji-hoon is going back to Busan. I need to meet him. He came to Seoul because you were injured.”

[He will understand even if he doesn’t meet you. Actually, I was properly scolded for guarding with a clumsy attitude by Ji-hoon-hyung.]

“Re, really?”

When I saw them in the hospital room, they seemed to get along well.

“Is it really trouble you?”

In the end, Kwon Jeong-han was only one of those who were taken advantage of by Cheon Sa-yeon. And the cause of this incident was Samael.

[Oh my, oh my, you say that the world seems easy when you grow up?] (자라서 세상이 쉬워 보이냐고 하던데요)

I took a breath in quickly at the more bitter words than I expected. Kwon Jeong-han’s voice was very bright, even though it might hurt his feeling.

After I hesitated, unable to find a proper answer, Kwon Jeong-han let out a soft smile like the wind of a spring day.

[That’s right. It’s true that I lacked learning, and it’s refreshing because it’s the first time I’ve felt helpless like this.]

“You don’t have to blame yourself that much.”

[Thank you, Hyung.]

Kwon Jeong-han, who answered my consolation neatly, turned around.

[Then I won’t stop by the room today. Because Hyung also needs time to be alone sometimes.]

“Yeah. Don’t worry about me and just do what you have to do.”

[I have a personal interview with Master during the day, so I have to stop by the guild anyway, if anything happens, please contact me immediately.]

Surprised by the unexpected words, I asked again.

“A personal interview with Master Cheon Sa-yeon? Suddenly?”

[Because I didn’t do my job properly, I should be scolded by Master as well. Because it wasn’t anyone else, I’m Hyung’s bodyguard.]

What to do with whom? Dry saliva was swallowed.

[Then take a rest well, Hyung.]

“Oh? Ung. Okay.”

I was stunned for a moment by the cell phone that had been disconnected from the call. I couldn’t believe he had to be scolded by Cheon Sa-yeon. Such a terrible…

As expected, I checked the time with a new promise that I would never go into Requiem no matter what.

2 p.m. It was very easy to be alone at this time. Up until now, Kim Woo-jin, Min Ah-rin, and Kwon Jeong-han had always visited the room.

‘C12 Area.’

Wearing the shirt, I unfolded the documents I received from Kim Woo-jin again.

After the C12 Area gate incident, Blun Guild handed over the control of the C Area sub to Requiem, and several protests took place.

Moreover, there was a high probability that it was the place where Han Yi-gyeol met Cheon Sa-yeon and Kang Seung-geon for the first time, so I had to visit it.

‘There is a limit to guessing from the information.’

I searched for the location with my cell phone. It was about two hours by car. Normally, I would have taken a taxi, but since I wasn’t in a situation where I could get around comfortably, I thought I would have to fly even if it was a little far away.

It was easy to say, but I didn’t know how many years I’ll have to go for a two-hour drive. It would be nice to have a car that could drive at times like this. No, Han Yi-gyeol didn’t have a license anyway, so it must have been that.

“Haa…”

I sighed, putting the documents in the side table drawer. It was useless to think about it, so it was better to move quickly at this time.

I was about to get my shoes to go out the window when someone knocked on the door. I was intentionally telling no one to come because I wanted to go out alone today, so the knocking sound wasn’t pleasant at all.

“Who is it?”

As I shouted without hiding my uncomfortable feelings, a familiar voice came through the front door.

“This is Woo Seo-hyuk.”

Woo Seo-hyuk? I was surprised and hurriedly opened the door.

“I’m sorry to disturb you while you are resting. Han Yi-gyeol-ssi.”

“Ah, um. No.”

“It seems that the injured area has been treated well.”

“Of course. Come in.”

When I faced Woo Seo-hyuk’s expressionless face, a wave of regret flooded over me. With the tip of his eyebrows down and shaking his head, Woo Seo-hyuk handed over the documents he had as he entered the room.

“This is a document confirming that we will continue to hire the talented person as a bodyguard. I stopped by because Master ordered me to deliver it directly to Han Yi-gyeol-ssi.”

“Thank you.”

What else did I say. He came here for work. I smiled awkwardly and skimmed through the contents, but Woo Seo-hyuk paused for a while before opening his mouth.

“…actually, I was going to give it to you directly, even if it wasn’t an order.”

“Yes?”

“Han Yi-gyeol-ssi. Are you really going to keep Bodyguard Kwon Jeong-han?”

I couldn’t understand what the question meant. When I couldn’t answer quickly, he frowned slightly.

“He’s too young to protect you and lack experience. I think you need a better bodyguard.”

“Aa.”

Only then did I understand what he was saying, I folded the paper in half and smiled.

“It’s fine. I think Kwon Jeong-han can do better in the future.”

“It won’t be easy.”

“No one, including Kwon Jeong-han, knew how to act and how to keep it safe. The same goes for me too. Not only Kwon Jeong-han, but everyone was at ease.”

“But…”

“Now things are different. It was because I understood the perpetrator’s ability to some extent. Furthermore.”

“You mean that the perpetrator’s ability don’t work on you?”

Woo Seo-hyuk, who cut off my words, sighed.

“That makes me even more concerned. Han Yi-gyeol-ssi has a tendency to mistreat his body.”

“Um…”

For some reason, I felt like I was viewed as a troublemaker, so I wiped my lips and avoided his gaze.

“Anyway, Kwon Jeong-han will be fine. His ability is so useful.”

It was the ability to protect someone other than myself.

When I spoke firmly, Woo Seo-hyuk slowly blinked as if he had given up on convincing me.

“All right. I can’t be more involved because it’s your bodyguard.”

“Don’t say that.”

I was planning to leave here for a while anyway, so the security issue wasn’t important, but I was very grateful for Woo Seo-hyuk’s sincere concern for my safety.

I made eye contact with Woo Seo-hyuk, hoping that he would understand my sincerity. His cool eyes, which seemed difficult to approach, were now very familiar.

Woo Seo-hyuk, who looked at me without saying a word, very slowly raised the corners of his mouth. It was the first soft smile I had ever seen. I was inwardly surprised, but Woo Seo-hyuk, who returned with a stiff expression in an instant, said.

“Han Yi-gyeol-ssi.”

“Yes?”

Woo Seo-hyuk took a quick look at my outfit with a sharp question.

“Are you going somewhere?”

Oops. Anyone could see that I was dressed right before going out, but for the first time, I pretended not to know.

“Nope?”

While closing my eyes, I smiled and brazenly responded, but he gave me a suspicious look.

“Aren’t you busy, Woo Seo-hyuk-ssi? Aren’t you supposed to go now?”

“…Han Yi-gyeol-ssi.”

I grabbed his sleeve and gently pulled him towards the front door.

“Even if the perpetrator’s ability doesn’t work, going out alone is dangerous.”

“Ey. Going out? I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

“It hasn’t been long since you woke up, you should get some rest…”

Woo Seo-hyuk followed me as I pulled him, but he didn’t stop his nagging. On purpose, I shook and grabbed the door handle to drive Woo Seo-hyuk away, but the door swung open before I could even push it.

“Uh?!”

“Ouch.”

I lost my balance and someone grabbed my body. Woo Seo-hyuk, who reflexively reached out to me, found the person holding me and wrinkled his eyes.

“You have to be careful.”

“Team Leader Park Geon-ho.”

For some reason, it was Park Geon-ho wearing a white suit shirt. After looking back at me and Woo Seo-hyuk in turn, he gently pulled my waist and hugged me, saying in a relaxed voice.

“How’s your body, Han Yi-gyeol?”

“I’m fine. What is Team Leader doing here?”

I asked with a forced smile. I had to go out slowly, but after Woo Seo-hyuk, Park Geon-ho came to visit the room. I wonder how bad luck could be.

“What is it? You left me so coldly and I was so nervous that you didn’t even contact me.”

It was then I remembered what had happened in the drawing-room. Park Geon-ho must have been as surprised as everyone else. I thought I should contact him at least once.

I bit my lip, blaming myself for being insensitive.

“I’m sorry. I’m out of my mind in many ways.”

“Well, I guess so. No need to apologize. I came here to make sure that the injured area was properly treated.”

“Make sure?”

Woo Seo-hyuk, not Park Geon-ho, who answered the question.

“When Master brought Han Yi-gyeol-ssi and Producer Edward to the guild, I and Team Leader Park Geon-ho were there to meet them.”

“Is that so?”

“Han Yi-gyeol-ssi was in a state of fainting due to a serious injury.”

“It was very tattered. After seeing that, I was so worried that I couldn’t stay still.”

Park Geon-ho lightly intercepted Woo Seo-hyuk’s calm explanation and winked at me.

“I was going to come to see you sooner if I could, but Master insisted me on writing a reflection letter. I was just released today after writing it all.”

“……”

I tilted his head at the word ‘reflection letter’. It wasn’t even a school, but he made Park Geon-ho write a letter of reflection? Was he calling Kwon Jeong-han to make him write something like that? I didn’t know what for Cheon Sa-yeon’s actions.

As I shook my head hard to understand Cheon Sa-yeon’s intention, Woo Seo-hyuk’s cold voice was heard.

“How long are you going to hold him? Let him go. Team Leader Park Geon-ho.”

“Ah.”

It was then that I felt Park Geon-ho’s arm still holding my waist. It was so natural that I was surprised. When I hurriedly struck his arm, Park Geon-ho giggled and backed away.

“It’s not fun. He wouldn’t have known if you hadn’t told him.”

“…if you’re done with your business, you can leave.”

I pointed out the door, suppressing my irritation, but Park Geon-ho shrugged his shoulders lightly, not even pretending to listen to my request.

“I don’t want to?”

“Team Leader Park Geon-ho.”

“What are you going to do with Secretary Woo Seo-hyuk after letting me go?”

I was going to hear all sorts of nonsense.

“What do you mean? Both of you, please leave.”

“It’s not possible.”

“What are you going to do by yourself after sending us out?”

Woo Seo-hyuk and Park Geon-ho, who stood back and forth with me in the middle, opened their mouths at the same time as if they had matched. I was about to take a step backwards involuntarily at Park Geon-ho’s expression, who was smiling strangely, but I stopped at Woo Seo-hyuk’s chest that touched me from behind.

“It is dangerous to go out alone, Han Yi-gyeol-ssi. We can’t send you alone.”

“Oh, you’re going out. Are you going to act now because the perpetrator’s ability doesn’t work on you?”

“……”

Damn it. Both of them were unnecessarily quick to catch on.

My head hurt figuring out how to get out of this situation.