235 Daddy's too strong. Episode 234.

Hunter's administration office, small council room.

Director Jung Young-chul pulled the chair forward and watched the screen screen.

The "Promotional Test" video, which was stored in a cam recorded by three hunters.

Of the total four-hour recordings, only the battle scenes were edited and played.

It's a pretty long play time of one and a half hours, but Jung couldn't take his eyes off the video.

"...what should I say about that?"

A video of a total of three giant ooggers hunting.

While the video was playing, Jung Young-chul doubted his eyes.

Bam!

A single leap.

Argh!

a single inspection

Especially when you kill the last one.

It was reliable to say that he was an established S-class hunter without any problems.

As the promotion test progressed, unnecessary steps disappeared, and she melted into S-classes to keep in step. a natural talent

Of course it's not perfect in every part.

For example, it was a clear deduction that the mana was poured out more than necessary to extract the sword, resulting in rapid mana exhaustion.

But.

The swordsmanship to offset that point.

Jung Young-chul made his hands sweat.

"The Director has found the gemstone."

That's what I said.

It was clear that Dojun was the one who bloomed the gemstone.

Jung Young-chul, who had been pondering Cha Ye-ji's hunting for a long time, cast his eyes on the approval table submitted by the three judges. Naturally, everyone voted 'pass'.

It's only you who make the final decision.

Thick.

Even if it's him.

I had no choice but to stamp my pass.

***

Meanwhile, that time.

Cha Ye-ji, who took the S-rated promotion test, was exhausted and stretched out on the bed.

Her body, which had been strained to the full extent throughout the exam, sobbed to the full extent in the bed.

a fine shivering body

Perhaps it is because they have repeatedly fought several battles that consume mana in an instant.

Or

However, due to someone's soloing, the figure has been greatly reduced.

a shocking fact unthinkable

Maybe it's because I can't accept it from my head.

[Manager]

Dojun's phone number stored on a smartphone.

I wanted to call right now, check the truth.

But my fingers didn't fall off easily.

Then, the bell rings.

[Director of Hunter Management] a caller sign that says [Director of Hunter Management.

I jumped up from the exhaustion of my body.

Swallow saliva and press the call button.

"Yes, yes! Director."

a tense voice

On the other hand, the voice heard from beyond the receiver was calm.

First of all, you had a hard time taking the exam. I'm calling to tell you the results of the screening, as you expected.

"...how did it turn out?"

Did one's best.

There will be no regrets if you fall. It would be a bit disappointing, but when I thought I could make up for what was lacking and try again in the future.

Please visit Hunter Administration by 10 a.m. this Saturday. Please understand that the appointment ceremony is held over the weekend. It's because it's hard to schedule on weekdays.

The sweet message of acceptance.

whispered in Cha Ye-ji's ear.

Soon enough, a few minutes of phone calls were over.

My heart is pounding.

My heart was about to burst.

Grade S, which seemed to have nothing to do with himself for the rest of his life.

I can't breathe well under that heavy weight.

'I...'

Take a deep breath.

I wanted to tell Do-jun this good news first.

However, I couldn't make a call for some reason. Complex emotions swirled in her heart. Biting his lower lip tightly, he throws his smartphone roughly and lies back in bed.

She ended up.

I couldn't get to work at City Hall this week.

***

It's Saturday.

The day of the appointment ceremony for the S-rated Hunter.

I felt a little damaged because I couldn't sleep at all.

After a brief shower, Cha Ye-ji dressed up neatly and arrived at the entrance of Hunter's management office on time. The Hunter Administration building looked unusually tall today.

[S-level appointment ceremony guide]

The message in the text box.

By 10 a.m., he was texting me to come to the small auditorium on the eighth floor.

There weren't many customers who visited the Hunter Management Office building because it was the weekend.

However, the few visitors were making a fuss at the entrance to the building.

"What day is it today?"

"All the S-class hunters are here!"

People buzzing about looking at sports cars parked in the parking lot at the entrance of the building.

The current time is 9:50 a.m.

Cha Ye-ji entered the building through a revolving door.

Take the elevator and press the button on the 8th floor.

It takes only four seconds to go up from the first floor to the eighth floor.

Thing.

It's on the eighth floor.

The door of the elevator opens.

A small auditorium located at the end of a luxurious marble corridor.

Cha Ye-ji moved slowly and opened the door of the small auditorium.

[S Class Hunter Appointment Ceremony] is seen hanging on the platform.

'Oh, my God.

Class S hunters sitting in front of the podium.

No one was missing, and everyone was sitting in a proper position.

And the Hunter Management Director standing in front of the lecture table, Jung Young-chul.

"You're not late. I was going to make a phone call."

Jung Young-chul muttering while looking at his wristwatch.

Cha Ye-ji ran to the podium, answering, "I'm sorry!"

"Come up, stand here."

Jung Young-chul pointed at the center of the podium with his palm.

Following the instructions, Cha Ye-ji walked to the center and stopped.

S-class hunters in their seats look at Cha Ye-ji with an interesting look.

She was stiff with the thought of whether all the S-level hunters had gathered for her appointment ceremony.

Tick.

It was 10 a.m. sharp.

The secretary, who was waiting nearby, climbed onto the platform with a luxurious box.

The case was transparent, and the contents were clearly visible, and the contents were none other than platinum pad.

'... What is it?

Silence ensued.

It's 10:00 a.m.

Everyone was in their seats.

There was no sign that the appointment ceremony would begin.

Swoosh.

Cha Ye-ji looked at Jung Young-chul.

Jung Young-chul's eyes continued to look at the doors of the small auditorium.

It's the same with the secretary. S-class hunters, sitting in their proper positions, also did not chat at all.

Yeah, as if they were waiting for someone.

a sharp angle

It was then that footsteps began to be heard in the corridor.

a sharp angle

Someone.

He was walking towards this side.

I didn't know who it was. The door was shut straight.

However, the sound of shoes was heard clearly.

a gain on talent

The moment the doors of the auditorium open.

Cha Ye-ji's eyes widened.

".Manager?"

Cha Ye-ji could see.

Dreuk

S-classes rise from their seats all at once.

And

including the Director of Hunter Management and its secretary.

The S-class Hunters gathered here saluted in unison.

To show courtesy to Dojun.

a sharp angle

Those who have a strong influence on Korea.

When Dojun entered, he bowed as if he were right.

The process was so natural.

Thick.

Dojun stepped on the stairs leading up to the podium.

Then, Jeong Yeong-cheol, who was standing in front of the lecture hall, bowed his head once again.

"Thank you for coming. Officer in charge."

"I'm sorry I caught you on Saturday. I was especially busy this week, so I couldn't be away on weekdays."

Cha Ye-ji's pupils shook.

Only then, as Jung Young-chul said.

I began to understand the meaning of the phrase, "It was because it was difficult to schedule on weekdays."

"Gwa, manager?"

Cha Ye-ji stammered.

Because I was quite embarrassed.

"Congratulations. Hunter."

Dojun stood face to face in front of Cha Ye-ji, smiling.

The secretary, who was waiting with a box of platinum plaques, walks to Do-jun.

Then, I opened the case.

emblazoned with the word 'S'.

Baek Geum-pae ( 백) is brilliant.

A mark that can only be worn by the highest-ranking of numerous hunters.

Swoosh.

Taking out platinum plaques from Dojun's box.

"YEJI, you're the first hunter assigned to me."

Take a step closer to Cha Ye-ji,

She began to wear a platinum plate on her chest.

"I wanted to put a platinum plate on you myself."

A platinum plaque flashes.

Dojun smiled as if he was satisfied.

"Congratulations on becoming an S-level."

***

Click!

The flash is coming out continuously.

Public attention was focused on the emergence of the new 'S-class'.

The sudden announcement by Hunter's administration caused a great stir.

Hunter and Cha Ye-ji, who were ranked 40th in A-level, quickly rose to S-level.

In other words, it was all-time.

"You've gone from grade F to grade S in a year, so please tell us how you feel!"

"What do you think about the video clip of the S-rated promotion test?"

"Please tell us more about your current contract with the Seoul City Hall!"

Click.

Cha Ye-ji calmly continued to answer.

a whirlwind interview

After the press conference, Cha returned to the director's office.

Hunter is out of the office because of an urgent schedule.

"......Excuse me, please explain now."

S-class hunters in one place.

To Cha Ye-ji's question, it was Lee Kang-hyun who answered.

And as the answers continued, Cha Ye-ji's pupils expanded.

Bechimos.

Icarus.

Phoneix

Messiah.

affiliated with the Hunter Administration Bureau

Four pillars supporting Korea.

Four large guild chiefs and S-class hunters under them.

And Director of Hunter Management, who oversees them.

"On the surface, yes."

If you look deep inside.

There was a separate substantial owner of the Hunter Management Bureau.

A man who serves as a low-level civil servant in the Crack Management Department of Seoul City Hall.

"The inside situation is different."

I don't remember exactly when.

The fact that a man named Lee Do-joon began to exert enormous influence on the Hunter world.

"Only a very few people know this fact. The S-level Hunters here, and the board of directors of the Hunter Management Bureau. Your identity is unknown to the public."

For years, Behimos, who had been floundering at the entrance of the center, was able to reach the fourth floor.

Lee Kang-hyun began to tell everything he knew about the truth.

"Oh, and."

asked Lee Kang-hyun.

"Would you like to come into the group chat room?"

I suggested.

***

The next day, dawn.

It was Sunday, but early today, Dojun opened the gate and took the morning paper at the door and sat down at the table.

As expected, the article on the front page of the newspaper was related to Cha Ye-ji.

The birth of a new class S!

a large subject

Below it was a story about Cha Ye-ji.

It's a story about a 40th-place A, and then he got promoted to an S-level.

Of course, there was no mention of Dojun's name in the article. It was full of stories only about the newly-emerged S-class hunter, Cha Ye-ji.

Whoo-hoo!

There's a text.

A message from Cha Ye-ji.

I look forward to your kind cooperation. I'll do my best!!!

Dojun woke up smiling.

Pour the boiling water into the mug and stir it well, then return to the seat.

The light of dawn began to flow through the windows of the veranda.

It was a peaceful morning, no less than any other dawn in winter.