233 Daddy's too strong. Episode 232.

The word S-class is bound to have a great weight.

The Hunter World, which has a weak and strong body, has been ranked by various ranks, ranging from S to F. Especially in South Korea, the world's top Hunter power, the S-class was even more so. a medal barely hanging on the shoulders of those with unrivaled talents

Baek Geum-pae ( 백).

Jung Young-chul picked a Hunter as an S-class candidate.

"It's only been a year since I got grade A."

Director of Hunter Management, Chung Young-chul, was looking at Hunter's record cards in his office.

Hunter, a 21-year-old woman named Cha Ye-ji.

A person who has risen to Grade A at once at an exorbitant rate of growth.

The fact alone was enough to catch Chung's eye, but the biggest reason was elsewhere.

A contract hunter belonging to Seoul City Hall.

Responsible: Lee Do-joon, assistant secretary for local crack management.

The weight of the S-class Hunter was really heavy.

It is nothing compared to the three characters named Lee Do-joon.

Just looking at his name, Jung Young-chul somehow had a cold sweat on his forehead and took out a handkerchief and wiped it.

'Maybe it's thanks to you that she's grown upbringing.'

That's why.

I wanted to raise Cha Ye-ji to S grade.

You'll have plenty of skill. As you can already see on the record card, she's had a history of crushing B-class cataclysm with Solo.

'40th in grade A.'

Originally, the S-level screening was ranked first in A-level.

But there were more important guarantee checks than visible rankings.

Jung Young-chul wrote a long text.

I sent it to Dojun who was on duty.

The thing is, she's a doctor.

When Dojun's OK sign fell.

Only then did I contact Cha Ye-ji personally.

***

Most

Monday's office atmosphere was bound to subside.

After a sweet weekend, I deal with the lingering business.

It was a natural phenomenon in a way, uh...

"Well, really!"

Kang Chul-soo jumped up and shouted.

An incident took place that changed the atmosphere of the office.

That is, Cha Ye-ji is going to be judged by S grade.

I whispered to Do-joon in a quiet office atmosphere.

Even the sound of a needle falling was loud enough to sound like her whispering.

at Kang Chul-soo's voice breaking the silence

Office workers, who were burying their faces on the monitor, peeped their heads like meerkats.

"Gye, Chief. Shhhh."

Cha Ye-ji, who was ashamed of her attention, put her finger on her lips with a look of embarrassment.

Nevertheless, the smile that had spread around Kang's mouth was never going to disappear.

"It's distracting from other people's work, so let's go talk to the conference room and talk."

Dojun got up with his notebook.

The partition in the conference room in the office is transparent, so the view is clear.

Compared to that, the soundproofing was pretty thorough.

"...so, the director called. Why don't you take an S-level screening?"

explain the circumstances

All of a sudden, about being screened for S grade.

"As far as I know, I have to be No. 1 in Class A to see the screening of Class S..."

The first to express doubt was Kwon Hyuk-soo.

Not long ago, Jeon Dong-pil, who became an S-class hunter, was also a man who remained at the top of A-

Hunter's rating system was established, and the selection process for S-levels all went that way.

So, this is a 'strange' case.

"S grade..."

Feeling dehydrated by the shocking and surprising fact, Kang Chul-soo murmured, pulling himself out of the back of the whole chair.

The first.

One of the local governments signed a contract with a Class B Hunter.

Having an A-class Hunter was also a big incident that was widely reported in the news.

By the way, there was an S-level among contract hunters?

"Is it a dream? Somebody pinch my cheek."

Kwon Hyuk-soo personally pulled the ball.

As the pain rushed in like water, Kang Chul-soo was laughing.

"Congratulations, Hunter."

Dojun smiled.

Now, almost a year has passed since he returned to Earth.

I felt a sense of change when I heard that the F-level Hunter, who was in charge of the project, was judged by the S-level.

Cha Ye-ji nodded her head with a big smile on her face.

"Oh, the screening schedule has been set right...."

"Wednesday, isn't it?"

"Wed... uh, how did you know?"

"The director told me."

"Is it because Do-joon is in charge of himself?" he says.

"The screening is S-class anti-cracking."

pre-printed form

S grade large crack data located in Junggok-dong, Gwangjin-gu was pushed slightly to the center of the table.

People pull their bodies forward slightly and look closely at the data that Dojun brought. It is a new class S crack that has recently emerged, and it was in great control. In principle, class S-crack was immediately punished, except in the absence of a boss monster.

In other words, the corresponding large crack did not exist.

"Three monsters in the crack identified by Hunter Management."

Giant auger.

They were so-called namesake.

quasi-bosses of class S-crack Fortunately, there were no boss and no regular monsters.

Kwon Hyuk-soo opened his mouth.

"......Is Cha Ye-ji Hunter supposed to catch this all by himself?"

"Oh, no. S-level hunters will help you as examiners and helpers on the same day. "The question is, how active I am..."

First place is Lee Kang-hyun.

No. 7 Kang Min-hyuk.

10th place, Han Minji.

Three S-class hunters join Cha Ye-ji on this day.

***

Cha Ye-ji remained in the office until Do-jun's rush hour.

The day after tomorrow, the biggest test of my 21-year-old life came, and I had a lot to prepare for, but now I just wanted to talk to Do-joon. The night before, I couldn't sleep well because of the thought of watching the S-level screening, but I felt calm as if I had never done that before because I was with Do-joon.

A rattle.

the roof of a city hall

Dojun pulled two warm canned coffee from the vending machine and handed one over to Cha Ye-ji. After a short bow, she followed Dojun with a gallop toward the railing.

When I opened the lid, the steam rose slightly with a squeaking sound.

a city night view

I've felt it for a long time.

Dojun's back was really wide.

"How time flies."

It was Dojun who started talking.

Have a sip of canned coffee. Cha Ye-ji also drank coffee.

Perhaps because the contents were warm, I could see breathing out.

"It feels like yesterday when you caught Goblin on your first crack expedition."

"Yes, really..."

"You've grown up."

"It's all thanks to you."

Dojun shrugged.

For herself, so that her talents can be exercised.

A little, a little help.

"I hope you pass in the office. Or I can follow you if you want."

"You're following me?"

"I'll be there for you. To pass."

"You mean you're coming into the S-class rift?"

"If you'd like."

"No, because the manager has to live a long."

Cha Ye-ji was thinking of Do-jun as an ordinary person.

In a way, it was a natural response. Which crazy hunter would bring the general public to the S-level crack? But she'll soon be...

"Hunter, remember when you asked me if I was hiding my power?"

"Yes, it has to be, at that time, the manager's avoidance of goblins..."

I recall the first time I met him.

Dojun maps cracks with space tabs.

It was still vividly depicted in my head that Goblin easily escaped the attack.

Since then, it has sometimes been seen against other monsters.

"But why do you ask that all of a sudden?"

"Just, in thought."

Cha Ye-ji smiled furtively.

Then, he follows Dojun's gaze and looks at the night view.

"Sometimes I imagined that."

"What?"

"The manager, he's actually a very strong man..."

"Yes."

"I'm in a crisis, and the manager has no choice but to save me."

"Do you wish?"

Cha Ye-ji grinned.

"Just, wishful thinking."

"Hmm."

"In fact, the manager was a huge tangerine."

"Chondere?"

"Uh...Um... you're cold on the outside, but you're the opposite in your heart?" Anyway, I understand that's what it means."

Cha Ye-ji poked her chin and reflected on the meaning of Tsundere. And look at Dojun drinking canned coffee without saying anything.

Okay.

It's just imagination.

'S grade....'

If I become an S-rated person.

No matter what the danger came, it seemed to have the power to save Dojun from it.

Dojun was a precious person to her.

I really wanted to protect you.

***

Junggok-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

Cracks were kindly seen in places where there were few people, with natural features such as mountains, rivers, and seas.

It wasn't always a kind situation.

A long tear is visible on the road in front of the National Mental Health Center.

Roads are controlled, cars are bypassed, and nearby buildings are empty.

made of byproduct of the queen ant

At first glance, it looked like a simple tightrope, but in reality it was an armor that was made easy to move with hundreds of joints. But the wearer felt no discomfort at all.

It was as comfortable as a high-function, expensive training suit.

Boooong!

a controlled road

However, a sports car runs towards this side from Junggok intersection.

The sports car, which was racing along the road like a loose bull, stopped in front of Cha Ye-ji in a surprisingly smooth manner, as if it had been.

Thick.

It was Kang Min-hyuk who arrived first.

A light-free, near-black gray suit.

Cha Ye-ji instinctively turned to Baek Geum-pae, which is attached to Kang's left breast.

"Long time no see. Cha Ye-ji Hunter."

"Oh, yes! Long time no see."

Kang Min-hyuk smiled and asked for a handshake.

Icarus guild master, seventh-ranked S-class Hunter.

Cha remembered a word the other day that Kang Min-hyuk wanted to recruit him to the Icarus Guild.

I refused to stay at the City Hall, but I was worried that it might put a disadvantage to the screening.

"It's amazing how fast you grow."

Just nine months ago.

She obviously had an F-level Hunter's card.

But what about now? He was promoted to Grade A and is now looking at Grade S.

"Go, thank you. Excuse me... I look forward to working with you today."

After a while.

Two sports cars arrived.

Cha Ye-ji gulped down a dry saliva.

Two hunters in stylish suits getting off a sports car.

Lee Kang-hyun, the No. 1 ranking player, and Han Min-ji, the No. 10 in the rankings.

Bam!

Lee Kang-hyun took his place.

landed correctly in front of Cha Ye-ji

The first encounter with the best hunter in the world.

Finally, I realized that S-level screening would begin soon.

"You're rumored to be...You must be Cha Ye-ji Hunter."

"What?"

Rumor.

Of course, he became A-class and became famous.

But that's what Lee Kang-hyun is interested in.

"The Hunter, who is in charge of the officer in charge of Dojun..."

Do you know the manager?"

"Yes."

How?

The question hovered around Cha Ye-ji's head.

She didn't know.

Class S, including Lee Kang-hyun.

The fact that you are quite envious of her.