CH 63

“Hey, how’s Han Cha-soo?”

Asked Lee Jin-ryul, who was talking to the raiders in the meeting room of the Heavenly Spirit Guild. Jung Yi-heun was handed the data with a silent smile.

He had just returned from meeting Han Cha-soo at the medical center. It’s late in the evening, but his schedule was full as always.

“Later.”

The red eyes glanced at the guild members and returned to their places. They’d talk after they were gone.

Lee Jin-ryul’s mouth heard the sound of deflating air. Whether or not, Jung Yiheon quickly looked through the data and asked the guild member.

“The gate estimated to be level 3 suddenly changed to level 1.”

“Yes. They say it suddenly increased in rank a few minutes after the raiders entered. Fortunately, it wasn’t like the gate reopened only after the boss was defeated, and everyone returned without losing power.”

“Didn’t you measure it wrong from the beginning?”

A short-haired hunter grumbled and folded his arms. He seemed offended by the sudden summons.

“We all know that the Dungeon Safety Department isn’t working properly. I’m sure they’ve been playing around again this time, but it’s a mess.”

“That’s hard to argue with. However, it is a good thing that we got the first-class gate as a result. I’ll call you back in an hour, so be ready.”

Jung Yiheon said, putting the data down on the table. Each of the raiders stood up, nodding or shrugging their shoulders.

“Excuse me, guild leader.”

A hunter with a refreshing air approached hesitantly and held out something to him.

“I… I’d like to give this to him, if you don’t mind.”

Jung Yiheon’s eyes fell on the small bottle. The other person gave him the glass bottle shyly and ran away.

“…….”

“Han Chasoo-ssi is still popular. I mean, he saved the raiders, which is like the guard of the guild, so I have nothing to say even if he is treated as a hero.”

Lee Jin-ryul looked into his hand from behind and said. Tuk, a glass bottle was placed on the table. Lee Jin-ryul squinted at Jung Yiheon, who sat down.

“What, what happened at the center? Why do you look so sick?”

“Give me your hand for a moment.”

Lee Jin-ryul raised his eyebrows and gave his hand. And it was immediately thrown out.

“…you rude guild leader.”

What are you doing? Jung Yiheon answered Lee Jin-ryul’s question with a sigh-like smile. He said, supporting his chin on his fingertips.

“Han Chasoo-ssi, maybe he has a hidden ability.”

The red eyes slowly scanned around. Lee Jin-ryul’s expression has changed.

“What?”

“Either that or he’s gained a new ability.”

“Dude, don’t be a dick and tell me what happened.”

Lee Jin-ryul asked as he pulled up his chair. The playful face disappeared before he knew it.

“What the hell happened?”

He asked in a serious voice. Jung Yiheon didn’t answer for a while and then slowly brought it up.

“When I touch him, the seething energy subsides.”

To be precise, this happened after Han Chae-soo entered the medical center and underwent contact therapy.

Since then, whenever he unintentionally touched Han Cha-soo, he experienced a calming effect.

Presumably, he might have the ability to absorb the energy of others and transmit it.

‘It’s possible because Ki Tae-yeon says he’s receiving intensive treatment.’

Meanwhile, Lee Jin-ryul looked disbelieved. Jung Yiheon rolled up his arms to explain more to him.

“Here, look.”

Lee Jin-ryul’s eyes opened wide. He grabbed Jung Yiheon’s arm with a face of disbelief. He could see a thick wrist under the rolled-up sleeve.

Until a few hours ago, a small black stain remained there like a burn.

Jeong Yiheon’s flame was a trace of figuration.

“No way. Last time, it took more than a week for something as small as a fingernail to disappear.”

“Now you know what I’m talking about, don’t you?”

“Ha, no. I can’t believe it when I look at it.”

Lee Jin-ryul burst into laughter as he touched his solid forearm.

Jung Yiheon was especially talented among S-rank hunter. Strong force and no less control. Usually it’s hard to have both, so he was respected as a guild leader even at a young age.

However, when the limit is reached, traces of blackening remain on the body. A powerful warning as if one step further from here would burn the whole body to ashes.

That was the mark of the figuration.

“You don’t feel any pain?”

Lee Jin-ryul asked quietly. Jeong Yiheon nodded.

“Ha….”

Lee Jin-ryul groaned with wonder again.

“Han Chasoo-ssi, what the hell are you doing?””

The traces of the figs were accompanied by terrible burning pains. Lee Jin-ryul still remembered.

Traces of figuration covering a hard back with black. How surprised he was when he found it on the back of Jung Yiheon’s neck, returning alone after barely getting out of the irregular gate.

On that day, Jung Yiheon asked Lee Jin-ryul to remain silent about the traces. Lee Jin-ryul, of course, promised silence.

To him, Jung Yiheon is a precious friend and a comrade who has shared numerous lines.

So it’s just unbelievable. Traces of figuration that could not be erased by numerous medicines and items. You erased it in less than hours?

“Hey.”

“Hmm?”

“Get Han Cha-soo.”

Last day, he did not want to sign a life contract.

“10 times annual salary? Not a chance. Whether it’s 20 or 30 times, I’ll give you whatever you want. Han Cha-soo is the treasure of the Heavenly Spirit Guild. Don’t et him go anywhere else, do you understand?”

Lee Jin-ryul’s eyes flashed.

Somehow, I feel a chill in the neck. I rubbed the goosebumps and gathered my eyebrows.

‘It’s the air conditioning.’

From the time I entered the building, the cold air penetrated my spine. I slowly scanned the surroundings. I could see the eyes that were watching me through the door disappearing like an arrow.

‘Oh, my.’

This is a research building used by various research organizations under the bureau, including the Support and Development Office.

It was the training system that broke his resolve to never step out of his hospital room.

‘Today is a field trip. I said I’ll start practicing tomorrow.’

Ki Tae-yeon said that after a few practice sessions, my condition would be cleared.

I hope so.

I accidentally rubbed my arm. It was almost a bruise because of Jung Yiheon’s strong embrace yesterday.

“Are you cold?”

The following medical staff suddenly asked. The glasses on the man’s nose sparkled in the light. I shook my head as if not to worry and said,

“It’s just a slight chill. You don’t have to worry.”

It was natural that I could not maintain my body temperature properly because I’m not healthy.

‘Still, it’s the first time I’ve ever felt this much pain around my chest… I wonder if it’s because I was stabbed near my heart.’

It felt like ice was rising from the inside of my heart.

It was then that the heavy weight fell on the shoulders.

“Then if you fall sick again, the center manager will kick up the game.”

The man said, putting on a thick coat.

“Han Cha-soo’s health is a top priority. I hope you understand.”

I clicked my tongue at the hard eyes under his glasses. This is because I felt that there was no room for negotiation.

Behind him, the others chimed in as if they’d been waiting.

“That’s right, if word gets out that you collapsed in the research wing, half the bureau might actually be blown away this time.”

“To that extent….”

“Oh, I’m telling you.”

The man who tied his hair tightly into one said, shaking his body.

“Otherwise, why would the development room step up and offer defense equipment. They have a sense of humor. Wouldn’t it be because if Han Cha-soo goes sick, half of the budget will be gone?”

“That’s right, they’re like foxes when they’re like this, because normally they wouldn’t give you the armour if you asked them to borrow it, even if you were dead.”

I closed my mouth and rolled my eyes.

‘This was such a hard thing to get.’

I scanned my clothes with newfound interest.

From head to toe, I had been plastered with A-rank items owned by the administration. All the items were sent by the development room, begging to be worn.

However, with the addition of the coat, he was already weighed down.

‘Yes… it’s better than not wearing it at all.’

Among the items sent by the development office were accessories that improved mental strength and willpower.

It should be returned as soon as I leave the lab, but it was necessary for me, who had to be wary of my old enemy even for a short time.

‘Fortunately, I don’t think there’s any nearby….’

It was better to be careful because I don’t know when the rebel skill will be activated. I stopped walking in the hallway.

“I have one thing to tell you.”

“Does your leg hurt?”

“Do you want something to drink?”

“I brought some snacks.”

“…….”

I said, pulling away from the arms of the people who were crowding around me from all sides.

“If I suddenly show violent behavior or say unpleasant things, I would like you to suppress it right away, because I don’t want to inconvenience anyone else.”

“What?”

“What are you… huck!?”

A breathtaking sound rang through the hallway. Each eye was filled with various emotions. Sympathy, compassion, pity…. However, the watery emotions disappeared in an instant.

“Just trust us.”

His eyes were professional and cold, and something flashed in his hand. A syringe of sedative.

“I’ll put you to sleep at once as if nothing had happened.”

“What?”

“Oh, not Han Cha-soo, but others. For example, Director Ki Taeyeon?”

“…….”

“It’s a big deal if Director Ki Tae-yeon gets angry and puts his hand on Han Cha-soo. So we’ll take care of it.”

I said I didn’t want to cause any inconvenience, but he said he’ll deal with people who could cause inconvenience.

I gave up trying to understand.