Chapter 18: What Is She Doing? (2)

Chapter 18: What Is She Doing? (2)What do you mean?

A dead-eyed Luss sat down at the table and asked Lily and Vienna who sat opposite her.

Although Luss room was tidy, but the pieces of equipment she had worn when she went to the dungeon a few days ago were lying on the floor, untouched.

It was natural for Luss to let out the tears she had been holding back the moment she returned to her room and closed the door.

It wasnt that Lily didnt understand her feelings either. Because she also cried for a long time. But now was not the time to just cry. She felt compelled to speak with the other members who had signed the treaty.

Luss Do you believe Starchis?

..UuuSob..

Lily asked, but Luss didnt answer.

Only Viennas cries broke the silence.

To be honest, Luss believed it in her head, but couldnt believe it in her heart. And if she answered, she thought she would admit it, so her mouth didnt open at all.

Lily broke her composure and grabbed her head.

I I cant believe it. It couldnt have happened.

It was hard to tell if Lily was talking to herself or them.

She continued to speak with blank eyes.

The way they met doesnt even make sense.

When Luss and Vienna did not respond for different reasons, Lily spoke in a slightly louder voice.

Does it make sense that every time he went back leaving us, they kept meeting by chance? Yeah? Luss?

Vienna, who had been crying all the time, shouted.

So what!! It can be fate!!

- Bang!!

Luss banged her fist on the desk.

As the voice subsided, Luss spoke in a choking voice.

Dont talk nonsense, Vienna.

It cant be... No, it cant be.

Luss thought to herself but didn't speak.

Chis should be my destiny

Luss shook her head and focused on the current situation.

It was Luss wish, but she spat it out as if it were the truth.

There is some truth to what Lily said. Does it make sense that they kept meeting by chance?

Yes! Yes!

When Luss agreed with her, Lily was delighted.

"Starchis must have lied, or-"

Starchis doesnt lie!! Vienna interrupted once again. Have you ever seen Starchis lie? Hey! We know him! He only does things out of good intentions! So why would he lie like this!! Don't spout nonsense in false hope!!

She raised her head and burst into tears.

Conversely, Lilys expression hardened as she searched for hope.

But Vienna continued:

"Youve been watching Starchis for a long time, too. You know that much too!! If not, I still dont know-"

-Theres no way they met because of fate!!!

Lily jumped up from her seat, talking half-heartedly. Her silky red hair became scattered.

Vienna was startled by her. Shaking her head, she again began to cry.

Lilys eyes turned red.

Because if If its not a lie, he really got a girlfriend!! No!! Starchis can't be stolen!

She gritted her teeth.

Starchis, who used to praise pure love and monogamy, got a partner! And it's not me! The distance weve built up so far will continue to grow farther away !!

At Lily's words, Vienna started to cry louder.

Luss also felt herself choking and her chest constricting again.

No Theres no way they've met by chance Yeah. If thats not a lie That bi*ch That b*tch who seduced Starchis must be stalking him.

Lily mumbled, Stalking? and Vienna responded, Yeah That would make sense.

Raising her messed up face, Vienna told them with a stuffed nose, but her voice kept getting louder:

Yeah, yes! Right. Thats it. She must have approached Starchis with a motive. Starchis didnt even know that and thought it was fate Thats right! This is it! We have to tell him quickly!

Viennas voice grew louder and louder as she came up with rational reasons she had never thought of before.

But how would we tell him, Vienna?

Luss, who was weak when she was alone, spoke rationally, trying to save her face in front of Vienna and Lily.

If she couldnt save her face and even if Starchis broke up with his girlfriend, shed definitely lose him to the two of them.

Chis that bi*ch is deceiving you, so be careful? And we know it because you are being stalked...? But how can we prove it..! Starchis believes it was fate!!

But it wasn't easy; the more she spoke, the more her emotions intensified.

Lily said biting her lips and looking at Luss.

This is all because of you If you hadnt come with that stupid pact, I wouldnt have lost him! There's no way my Starchis would have been taken away!!!

In the end, Luss, who was holding back, also got up from her seat.

Thats because of 'us'! You signed it saying you like the Treaty too. I still remember the horror in your eyes when we both said we liked Starchis. But, you are blaming me now?

The two started a bloody staring contest.

They didnt even blink at the distance where their breaths touched.

And Lily, did I force you to agree to the treaty? When all actions were restricted by the treaty, you were the one who kept looking for gaps and taking advantage of them But now you're saying such shameless things? Vienna! Say something too!

I dont know Ugh Come back Starchis

Vienna was no help. She didnt know how to bring Starchis back, so she just cried again because she felt like there was no hope anymore.

Luss clicked her tongue and spoke again.

If you didnt like it that much, you shouldnt have stopped me when I wanted to break the treaty, She said. "Why are you blaming me now? Ah, I couldnt destroy it because you were afraid of me then. Now that things became like this, it was a strange treaty? Luss spat a bloody laugh. I can say that too, Lily ssi.

Lily shook her head vigorously.

Yeah, you should have! It would have been better than now! There were many opportunities to progress further with Starchis!! Maybe I could have already been his girlfriend!

She laughed and put the coins into the sleeve of her dress.

Shall I go then?

Yeah, bye!

After leaving the inn and throwing out the trash, I went to see my brother.

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'It's an enviable accommodation no matter how I look at it.'

I thought while looking at my brother's accommodation with a signboard carrying the name of my brothers party, Ade written on it.

If I compared just the size of the building, it was about the same size as my inn.

However, while the inn I lived in was used as a restaurant and lodging for dozens of people, this place was prepared exclusively for a total of 7 people; six 'Ade' party members and the last being their manager. It was because the whole building was owned by my brother.

Excuse me.

After knocking on the door a couple of times, I went inside and came face to face with the manager of the Ade Party, Saira.

Starchis! Wow. I didnt know Id see you this soon... How long...? Was it only one week?

The last time I met my brother, I had met her too.

I said with a smile.

Yes, we met this week. Now that I have some free time. Maybe we will see each other more often in the future.

Oh, yes? Thats great.

I looked around the empty space; there was no one around.

But where has everyone gone? What about Hyung?

Ah, they went out on an emergency mission. A B-class party is missing. Its a rescue mission.

There were times when I felt a great distance from my brother.

Of course, there was a 9-year age difference, so there were many differences, but when I listened to what my older brother does, the differences hit me much more realistically.

And since I had been a C-class hunter for quite some time, the differences became even more apparent.

First of all, the difference between class C and class B was enormous. So, I was still cautious about taking on B-class missions.

Tiwit Scorpion, a C-class monster, was a joke compared to B-class monsters.

Perhaps the first time we'd challenge a B-class mission, we should be prepared to lose our life.

Because the second biggest reason for disbanding a C-class party was annihilation while challenging a B-class mission.

But what about my brother who went to rescue a B-class party that specializes in solving such difficult B-class missions?

The goal of reaching the same level as my brother seemed far-reaching.

Okay? Then, is Hyung absent today?

Originally, I thought we would be able to meet since hyung was also on a day off.

Nope. Just wait a little bit and everyone will come. Its just a B-class mission, theyll rescue the party right away.

But its a missing mission. Do they know the location of the B-class party to rescue them?

Saira looked at me and smiled like I was cute.

Starchis, dont ignore your brother and his colleagues. Its still an A-class party.

I didnt ignore them. They were just so much better than I imagined.

Just then, unordered footsteps were heard outside the door.

Saira said as she walked to the door.

Didn't I tell you they'll be coming soon?

The door burst open and 6 Ade party members entered.

The one in the front was my brother.

Saira~ Were here, uh! Starchis!

Hyung waved his hand at me.

The other party members also greeted me individually.

Hello everyone. Hello, Hyung!

I also smiled and greeted them.

My brother approached me, handing his two tonfas to Saira.

What are you doing here? Weren't you busy with your party members? And look at this! Does your face look better than the last time I saw you?

He patted me on the shoulder and asked.

Of course, my face got better.

Thanks to hyung, I got a lot of sleep, and I didnt go around all day and overwork my body.

I smiled and replied to him.

Its thanks to you, Hyung. I did what my brother told me the other day.

Yes? What I told you?

"No, you told me to say I have a girlfriend back then-"

-Ah!!! That?!

Hyung was startled for second.

Then I got to see the biggest laugh I had ever seen.

KeukeukAhhaha!!!

A loud sound shook the house.

The other Ade party members also looked at him in surprise.

What is it, Stion? Since when did you begin to laugh that much?

But my brother wasn't in a position to answer; he was holding me by the shoulder and his whole body was trembling because of laughter.

Ahahaha, ah, Starchis, ahahaha, whoa. Haha! You, did you really do it?

I looked at him curiously.

Did I do something stupid?

Hyung, what is it? Why are you laughing like this when you told me to do it yourself?

Now he was even wiping away the flowing tears.

"No, no, haha You did a good job, you should have done that anyway, it's just-"

While trying to stop his laughter, Hyung said with a big smile.

Haha. I'm laughing... Ahaha, because... some people are going to suffer.