CH 227

The departure date for America was set a week later. In addition, I was also able to hear the surprising news from Woo Seo-hyuk.

“We don’t take a plane?”

“We are going to Washington via a space-moving machine made of special items.”

With a brief explanation, Woo Seo-hyuk held out one of the documents. Min Ah-rin, Kim Woo-jin, and Kwon Jeong-han flocked behind me, who accepted it.

Piik!

Fox, who jumped over my thigh, looked at the document and tilted his head. Can you read this too?

“JS? Is it an item maker?”

“To be precise, it’s a company that provides spatial mobility services worldwide. I know that Han Yi-gyeol-ssi experienced space-moving once, right?”

“Ah.”

Those words reminded me of Gulupdo Island Gate in Incheon. When I got out of the gate, I was able to move directly to Incheon through space-moving.

“Yes. Is it similar to that time?”

“This time is bigger and we know that there are experts there.”

Indeed, the distance was quite far. When I turned the first page of the document, a picture of a gigantic machine and the people who maintained it appeared.

‘This is kind of cool.’

If science and the ability to craft items were combined, I thought we could create something like this. It wasn’t like China or Japan, which was right next country, to be able to go to that distant American land at once… wasn’t that amazing?

Kwon Jeong-han, who was quietly looking at the document behind me, opened his mouth.

“The JS side made a request first. They want us to use their service. Apparently, information about going to the Athena Guild leaked out?”

“You’re right. It’s an official schedule anyway, so there’s no big problem.”

“Not only us, but Roheon’s deputy master is also going with us, so from the company’s point of view, if we use them, they can promote it and it will be beneficial in many ways.”

“Did Master Cheon Sa-yeon accept this?”

It was fascinating, but whether it was safe or not was another matter. Since it was a service that was used all over the world, it might be a little worrying.

“Yes.”

After hearing my question, Woo Seo-hyuk nodded his head.

“I heard that the president had been to New York with a space-moving a month ago and he agreed to it.”

“……”

Therefore… he trusted and tried it because the president used it. What a crazy guy.

Woo Seo-hyuk, who looked at me for a moment, said in a calm voice.

“Most of all, we were able to advance the departure date, so I don’t think it’s a bad condition for us either. Aren’t you trying to go to America as soon as possible?”

“Pardon? Ah, yes. Right.”

…was it my imagination? Somehow, it felt like Woo Seo-hyuk had learned this method for me.

After he answered unexpectedly, Woo Seo-hyuk, got up from the sofa with a very faint smile.

“Then I have work to do, so I’ll leave. You are free to keep the document, so please read them slowly.”

I was mesmerized by Woo Seo-hyuk’s smile and couldn’t even greet him. I stared blankly at Woo Seo-hyuk’s broad back, who suddenly left after handing over the information, and Kwon Jeong-han patted my shoulder as if to woke me up.

“Still, I feel more comfortable. To get to Washington, the flight takes a long time and we had to stop by in the middle, so it was annoying.”

“I’m sorry. It’s been a long time since I’ve travelled abroad, so I’ve been looking forward to it. There is a feeling that you can only feel when you are on the plane.”

Min Ah-rin grumbled rarely as if it was really unfortunate. More than that, this isn’t a trip… well, it doesn’t matter.

After skimming through the last page of the document, I put it down on the table and turned my eyes to Kim Woo-jin, who looked at me without saying a word.

“Kim Woo-jin, is this your first going to America?”

“Uung.”

Kim Woo-jin slowly approached me and sat down next to me.

“This is my first time going abroad…”

“What? Really?”

“I can’t afford to travel.”

Then I remembered Kim Woo-jin’s semi-basement room I had seen before.

‘He’s living in the guild like me, but…’

It must have been difficult for him to travel, let alone abroad since he had been living alone in such a place.

I looked at Kim Woo-jin sadly. His first overseas trip was like this… No, it’s not a trip. Anyway.

“Woo-jin-ssi, this is your first time going abroad. It’s okay! It’s my first time in Washington. What about Jeong-han-ssi?”

“I’ve been to Washington a couple of times.”

“Waa. Then can I ask Jeong-han-ssi for a guide? I really wanted to go to that memorial or art museum.”

“Anytime.”

“……”

Hearing the excited Min Ah-rin and the clever Kwon Jeong-han’s answers, I sighed. It’s not a trip…

* * *

Time passed quickly without any problems and it was the day of departure for America.

“If you can’t see him like this, there’s a high probability that he’s not in Korea.”

Kang Seung-geon, the only suspect in the murder of Rep. Kang Cheol-woo, was never caught eventually. I also agreed with Cheon Sa-yeon’s clean judgment.

“I don’t know if I should say this lucky.”

As I whispered lowly with an uneasy feeling, Cheon Sa-yeon raised the corners of his lips slightly while looking at the front.

“I can’t help it. The rest of the work is left to Center Head Choi Mi-jin and Roheon Master.”

Currently, Cheon Sa-yeon and I were watching the cars come one after another in front of the main gate of the guild building. To go to Washington through space-moving, we had to go down to Cheonan, where the machine was installed.

Piik!

Fox went with it, of course. However, he couldn’t appear in such a public place, so he was using invisibility now.

‘Ha Tae-heon said he was leaving separately, so we can only see him after we arrive in Cheonan.’

I looked up at the bright sunlight pouring in the sky and thought. The weather was nice and after taking a good rest for the past week, my physical condition wasn’t bad.

Piik, pik! Just like me, a quite excited Fox flew around and chattered non-stop.

“You look happy.”

“A little bit.”

“You’re not mistaken for going on a trip, are you?”

“Am I a child?”

It was Min Ah-rin and Kim Woo-jin who were more excited than me. Min Ah-rin seemed to have concluded that this was a trip and Kim Woojin…

‘He seems to like it more than I thought.’

I remembered the guy who packed my luggage for me yesterday. It was clear that he was looking forward to going to America for the first time in his life, given that he had a slightly recalled expression and spoke more than usual.

There was nothing I can do. When we had time left after work on Praus cult, we should take a short tour around the area. That would be fine.

“It’s time for the rest to arrive soon.”

As soon as Cheon Sa-yeon, who checked the time with his wristwatch, finished speaking, Woo Seo-hyuk, Park Geon-ho, and Kim Woo-jin got off the central elevator. Each of them was on their way to finishing the rest of their work.

“Oh, the weather is nice?”

“Master. This is the final version of the document you mentioned. Please check it as you go.”

Unlike Park Geon-ho, who wore a light blue shirt with sunglasses in his hand, Woo Seo-hyuk, dressed as usual, handed the documents he brought to Cheon Sa-yeon.

“Kim Woo-jin. Did you greet them well?”

“Ung.”

Kim Woo-jin had just met the team leader of the physics support team he belonged to. The team leader of the physics support team. Was it the man who was interviewed with Kim Woo-jin on the news I saw while staying at the temple?

“The physical support team seems to care a lot about you.”

“Well.”

“Have you gotten close to anyone?”

“No. We’re not that close to each other.”

Seeing Kim Woo-jin answering my questions bluntly made me feel sad again. He was a little cynical kid, but he was nice nonetheless.

It was a pity that other people didn’t seem to know that. I comforted Kim Woo-jin by stroking his shoulder.

“It’s okay, Kim Woo-jin. You can play with me.”

“…ung!”

Kim Woo-jin, who was receiving my gentle patting hand, smiled brightly and nodded his head violently. Dude… you also needed a friend.

To be honest, I’m the same age only on the outside, but on the inside, I’m an old-fashioned old man, so I couldn’t be the perfect friend. Still, seeing the image of Kim Woo-jin, whom I liked, tickled a corner of my heart.

“Hello!”

“Good morning, everyone.”

Min Ah-rin and Kwon Jeong-han also arrived without delay. Although it was an official schedule, they both wore lighter outfits, perhaps thanks to Cheon Sa-yeon’s consideration that it was okay to wear comfortable clothes.

“Since everyone had gathered, let’s go.”

After Cheon Sa-yeon, who saw Min Ah-rin and Kwon Jeong-han, beckoned, the attendants rushed up and started loading our luggage into the trunk of the car.

Since there were so many people, we needed to divide the ride into several cars. Thinking about that, suddenly I remembered what happened in the past and pulled Cheon Sa-yeon’s arm.

“Um?”

Cheon Sa-yeon, who had slowly stuck his body as I dragged him, bowed his upper body. I asked in a low voice, putting my lips close to the guy’s ear so as not to be heard by those around him.

“Are you… perhaps going to split the ride like last time?”

“When is it like last time?”

“When we went to meet Deputy Master Chloe at the airport.”

Obviously, I remembered that Kim Woo-jin and Kwon Jeong-han rode together and Woo Seo-hyuk rode with Park Geon-ho. After getting off at the airport, all four weren’t in very good condition.

Cheon Sa-yeon, who licked his lips as if my question was unexpected, answered with a funny expression.

“Well. It doesn’t matter, does it?”

I frowned at his teasing attitude.

“You… did you do that on purpose last time? You know for sure that they’re not on good terms.”

“I don’t know what you mean.”

Cheon Sa-yeon opened his mouth, shrugging his shoulders and pretending to be innocent.

“If we both get in the same car, it doesn’t matter what happens to the others.”

“Of course, that…”

As I was about to answer right away, I stopped at the question that came to mind at that moment.

…wait. That was weird. Why was it natural for Cheon Sa-yeon and me to ride together?

‘Because this guy is Master, did he think so without my knowledge?’

With my mind becoming complicated, Cheon Sa-yeon gave orders to others.

“It would be better to ride in two or three groups. Members can do what they want.”

“All right. Han Yi-gyeol, let’s ride with me.”

“Ha, Han Yi-gyeol.”

“Yi-gyeol-ssi!”

“Hyung.”

As soon as Cheon Sa-yeon finished speaking, Park Geon-ho hugged my shoulder from behind, and Kim Woo-jin, Min Ah-rin, and Kwon Jeong-han stuck to me in turn. It was still hot, so why were you doing this.

‘I’d rather just ride with Cheon Sa-yeon…’

Cheon Sa-yeon opened his mouth as he quickly pulled me out of the gap between them, who had withered from exhaustion in an instant.

“Han Yi-gyeol is going to ride with me, so give up.”

“What? You’re so mean, Master.”

“Yi-gyeol-ssi…”

“Han Yi-gyeol…”

“Hyung…”

Next to Park Geon-ho, who grumbled, Min Ah-rin, Kim Woo-jin, and Kwon Jeong-han looked at me with eyes like abandoned dogs. My conscience hurt a little, but I calmly shook my head because I wanted to go to Cheonan comfortably.

“I have something to talk about with Master Cheon Sa-yeon, so I’ll ride with him.”

When I flatly refused, Cheon Sa-yeon gave a deep smile and the others had their shoulders drooping a little.

Even the invisible fox… let out a sad piik. It seemed that he wanted to ride with other people rather than the uncomfortable SS-rank Cheon Sa-yeon.

“Now that we’re done speaking, we must leave.”

Woo Seo-hyuk, who was quietly watching this ridiculously childish situation, checked the time and spoke softly. Hearing that, I was a little embarrassed.