Chapter 24: Losers (1)

Chapter 24: Losers (1)

In front of the dungeon entrance:

While going toward the dungeon entrance, I shook a bottle filled to the brim with the blue poison of Tiwit scorpion.

-Challang challang

On the way back, all three were silent for some reason.

Usually, 'who would see me and at what time' was always the topic of conversation not this time.

Were they considerate of me now that I had a girlfriend?

I didn't even have to say I had to meet my girlfriend or something.

Was that it?

I expected a situation where they'd ask me to spend time with them, so I had already prepared an answer but it seemed there was no need for it.

'Does this mean I have another 5 days off?'

My heart was beating with excitement at that thought.

It was the same excitement I felt before receiving the salary when working as a guard with Luss in the past.

I looked at the exit of the dungeon.

This exploration had also come to an end.

Looking back, everyone was still silent.

I opened my mouth:

There was no problem this time, and everyone did well. Ah, right! The thing we talked about Ill see if I can get a B-class mission.

I felt the time to challenge a B-class mission had come.

Though it took two days to complete this mission, the majority of the time spent was to find the Tiwit scorpions. While there was never a dangerous moment in defeating them.

My physical condition was the first reason, and the second reason was that all the other party members fought well as if they were also motivated by me. For example:

Viennas prayer was a little more effective,

Luss was a bit rougher and more precise,

And Lily Noona was a little more destructive.

Overall, the firepower was better.

I've decided; we're going to take on a B-class mission next week.

No one said anything even though this was probably the most dangerous mission wed ever challenged.

If we fought like today, we will be fine. Still If you still think its too early to challenge a B-Class mission, please let me know now I want to do it because I think we're ready, but its not good to force it.

Still no answer

'Doesn't it mean they also agree?'

In the first place, Vienna and Luss had been telling me that they could do more, so I wasnt expecting any opposition either.

After all, I was the only one who was hesitating and cautious about it.

Its going to be an important day, so everyone, take good care of your body. If you have something to prepare, prepare it.

There was no answer, so I felt a little embarrassed.

'Well, let's not make them nervous by talking more about it now. Yeah, let's just do it the next time we enter the dungeon.'

For now, Ill just end it here so everyone can rest.

Um Okay. As Ive said everything. Well, see you in 5 days, guys. Well talk more about it then.

That..!

Vienna, who had been quiet so far, tried to speak something.

I turned around and looked at her.

Yes, Vienna?

Even after raising her voice first, she took a moment to lick her lips with a sullen expression and asked in a crawling voice.

No time this week?

Oh okay. This was as expected.

Rather, if there was something unexpected it was that she asked so carefully like that.

Did she think she would be a hindrance between me and Elza?

Actually, I hated meeting the party members every day for 5 days straight, not the meeting itself.

So, I didnt really feel like rejecting that offer.

I was only pretending to have a girlfriend so I was not busy for the whole 5 days anyway.

And if it was the day before we challenged the B-Class mission, I think itd be nice to have a meal with everyone in the evening.

HmmThen shall we meet on the day before we take on the mission? The day before entering the dungeon?

Viennas expression brightened.

On the other hand, Luss and Lily Noona spoke hastily.

Me too! I want to meet you too, Chis. Are there any other days without appointments?

Starchis, won't you meet Noona-!

-Wow, calm down for a moment.

I was surprised to see them speak with enthusiasm even though they didn't even utter a single word when the topic was about challenging a dangerous B-class mission.

But as soon as the topic of the meeting came out of my mouth, they tried to make an appointment with me as if they also had a chance.Read latest chapters at nov(e)lbin.com Only

There seemed to be some misunderstanding.

I didnt mean to meet only Vienna that day, I meant to have a meal with everyone together. Its the day before we challenge the B-class quest, so lets meet and have dinner.

Vienna muttered inaudibly again.

What? I wanted to meet alone

Lily Noona had the same doubt.

Yes? Together..?

Right. Lets have a party together.

Ah Dinner party..

Luss came over and grabbed my arm.

Yes?

Chis Do you have any other days off? A day when the two of us can meet separately, not at a dinner party

Only us?

Why is it something important, Luss?

Ah No. I dont really have anything that important I just want to hang out

I was excited at the thought of being able to rest for 5 days, but I was again facing a potentially fatal request.

However, since we'd meet at the dinner, was there any reason to meet separately?

It was not that I hated hanging out with Luss, but I still wanted to enjoy my break alone.

And we had to challenge the B-class mission as well, so I wanted to prepare my body too.

The lie about having a girlfriend was also made for a time like this, so I decided to use it.

Sorry, Luss.

Ha What! Not even a day?

I have one day. So, lets have dinner that day.

No, Chis! Cant we just meet each other for a day?

If I agreed, then Lily Noona and Vienna would also say 'me too! me too!' and things will be the same as before.

'We both may meet separately later, but for now, lets draw a line.'

Theres no way, Luss.

Luss' shoulders dropped at my declaration.

When I entered the restaurant, there were only one or two people there.

I talked to the inn owner who sat on a chair, seemingly having already completed her work.

Madam, Im here!

Oh, young man?

She greeted me with a big smile.

Hello. Please cook something for me.

Before that

?

She took out a piece of paper from her clothes and showed it to me.

It was a piece of paper folded in half.

What is this?

Stion? Was it? Anyway, a nice-looking young man left this for you.

Oh, Hyung?

When?

This morning. I didnt see the contents.

I received the note from her.

Thank you.

Okay, Ill bring the food right away, so wait a little bit.

I took a seat in the corner.

As the inn lady entered the kitchen, I opened the note.

Starchis, lets go night fishing the day after tomorrow.

Suddenly, I felt like laughing.

How was the timing so exquisite?

B Class missions were dangerous.

Of course, now that I had some confidence, I felt a little less nervous, but I thought meeting someone I loved or cherished was the right thing to do.

And such people in my life were My older brother and my party members.

I had already decided to meet Vienna, Luss, and Lily Noona over dinner.

I was thinking of visiting my brother, but I got a letter like this first.

And what he wanted to do was night fishing.

I had many memories of starting fishing at night with my older brother and finishing it while watching the morning sun.

'It would be nice to bring back some memories.'

I had no appointments with anyone even if I stayed up all night, so I just had to sleep the next day and recover. It was a good plan.

My thought process was disturbed suddenly by a commotion outside.

I turned around and saw two tall men entering the inn.

I could see just by their eyes that they were people who knew how to fight.

They also seemed a head taller than me. The clothes, on the other hand, looked expensive and neat.

They said in a loud voice.

Owner!! Give us a seat!

Yeah! It should be the best!

The inn lady heard them in the kitchen and came out.

Hey, whats going on? There are plenty of seats?

The inn owner looked nervous.

However, it seemed that the two men had no intention of causing trouble.

One of them talked with the lady, and the other one came to those sitting in the restaurant, including me, and handed over silver coins one by one.

One wouldn't suddenly be rich by having a silver coin, but it was not a small sum of money either.

The bald man then came to me and asked politely:

Sorry. Could you please leave your seat? Here! It is a sign of our sincerity.

What happened?

He didnt think about using that intimidating size, and I liked how he was willing to compensate others for this inconvenience.

Just because you know how to use power doesnt mean you have to use it every time.

That Our master is overprotective of the young lady and she'll come here soon.

To this place? Why?

Young lady heard a lot of rumors that this place is best to taste common people's food.

The other big guy over there must have said the same thing to the inn lady as she burst out laughing.

I also felt a little more relaxed seeing her like that.

Still, I asked what I was curious about.

Okay, so he's overprotective, but why should I step aside?

Isnt it difficult to understand? We also don't actually understand. But master hates it when the young lady goes near a man

The man dealing with the inn owner also came to me, whether it was because I briefly looked at them, or the person in front of me was having a hard time, I didn't know.

The two of them started rubbing their hands together.

Please Can you please leave?

Older brother..! No, cool bro please!

They seemed so desperate that I laughed for no reason.

I was thinking of leaving the place in the first place.

Anyway, whether I eat here or in my room, there was no big difference.

I could just ask the inn lady to bring me some food. So why would I keep insisting on not doing that?

In the end, I burst into laughter.

"Haha, I was going to move anyway... Stop straining your back.

At my words, the faces of both men brightened.

Thank you!

Good brother! Thank you! You are the best!

Both of you, do your best.

After all, everyone was living a difficult life.

As soon as the silver coins were received, the other customers also began walking out of the restaurant, rejoicing.

I slowly started to climb the stairs with the tonfa I had put down next to me. Then I saw the inn owner looking delighted while opening her fist-sized coin purse and looking inside it.

Her food was always prepared with care, so I felt it was the result of her hard work.

Young lady is coming!!

Both men were standing on either side of the door, holding a confident-looking posture.

As I was about to go up, I looked back, wondering what this 'young lady' looked like.

Her face was not visible because of the large hat she wore, but her hair, which flowed down to her shoulders, was pink.

Pink hair

Ugh

It was a bit of a common color, but I felt anxious for no reason as I went into the room.

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