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The next day.

I was escorted to the airport by the Oni Guild.

“I apologize again. ”

The man who followed me down from the limo bows his head.

Just after yesterday, I wondered what I'd done.

Following the absurd hypothesis of journalists, the Chief Researcher of the Oni Guild said that would never happen. As soon as I left, my attitude changed by 180 degrees.

I had to.

The superhuman industry is a world where images eat and enter in half.

Given that image, it would be best not to fringe me, the hot potato, these days.

In the beginning, Japanese companies were very concerned about their own brand reputation, so it seemed to be unique.

Anyway, it's been like this ever since.

I keep my head down even if it's okay.

I don't know how many times I've heard that apology.

“It's okay. Nothing happened, and you gave me this reward. ”

I saw the carrier in my right hand.

A carrier containing ancient artifacts that were handed over to the Oni Guild.

“Is that really going to work? ”

“Yes, that's enough. ”

The Oni Guild said they would give you the right item, not just a cheesy antique with this pattern.

I refused.

“It's good equipment, and it can also be obtained through a contract with a full-time senior · · · · ·. It's even more appropriate as a gift for acquaintances. ”

I sold some names of Jia and Yoo-Hwa.

It is well known that I am intimate with the two of them, so I asked for an ancient artifact in exchange for repaying my usual debt.

“The Mystery Project · · · · ”

“Yes, it's like a national business, but there's not enough artifacts to decorate the interior. ”

Unlike the first time, the negotiations with the overseas guild are not going well.

“Of course. The ancient artifacts inside Korea should be fine, but we need permission from the country to buy them overseas. ”

“Yes. The Japanese side is also self-conservative. ”

Without a clear name like this, the government will not grant permission.

“Hmm.”

The man strokes his chin with a serious expression.

Nakamura Shigue-o.

At first I thought he was just a secretary, but he said he was the 3rd best in the Omni Guild. I was so surprised to hear that.

“To be honest, The Oni Guild has not carefully reviewed the myth and unmarried proposal. There was pressure from the government, and frankly, I wasn't very interested. ”

“Yes, I thought so. ”

I understand.

“Then yesterday, I listened to Kang Seo Yul and looked at the mystery project properly. · · · · · · · ”

This fell from Nakamura's eyes. It was the eyes of an entrepreneur.

“I honestly had no reason to refuse. ”

“Of course.”

A treaty proposal sent only to the Omni Guild, a giant guild in a Japanese oyster.

Here is a brief summary of the proposal.

“I take it you're offering me Maiden's Special Agent technology in exchange for an ancient artifact?" ”

“You know. ”

Nakamura's pupils are slightly dilated.

You'll be a little surprised at the fact that I'm sharing it with Mr. Maiden, even with him about corporate secrets.

You're probably thinking about what that has to do with me and Mr. Maiden.

Seeing the strange look on his face, he seems to be thinking strange thoughts · · · · · · ·.

Well, Japan is an imaginary country. Tell them to take care of it.

“So what do you want to say? ”

That's not the point.

“Ahh. Hmmm. ”

Nakamura clears his throat.

“I had a meeting inside the guild yesterday. It concluded that we should accept special treaty proposals related to the Mystery Project. ”

I knew it.

I thought that would be the case with the words, but it was the right answer.

“If this proposal is still valid, I would like to meet properly and have a conversation. That's what the guild leader said. ”

I can get you another present on the way home.

* * *

After a short flight, I arrived in Korea. The first passenger terminal in Incheon was always crowded with crowds.

I only wore masks and sunglasses, but no one recognizes me. It bothers me when the crowds are crowded. I left the airport as soon as I could.

“Kid!"

Let's go to the promised place. In front of the limo, Maden smiled and hugged me with a bright face.

“Damn! Good job! ”

And then he'd pat me on the back, and he'd laugh.

“It looks like the sky is really helping you. No wonder the attack failed · · · · · · · · No, the attack failed to return with this result. ”

The reason Maiden is having this reaction is simple.

It's because I received an answer from the Oni Guild that I would like to formally enter into a treaty. It would have been a beam of light for Mr. Maiden, who was wrapping his head around it.

“Hey, pretty one. Come on, I'll give you a kiss. ”

Mr. Maiden sticks out his lips like a goldfish and puts his face close to my cheek.

“Never mind. He's no kid. ”

I screamed, desperately avoiding Mr. Maiden's face.

What's a kiss?

“Ugh. Could you quietly hand out the ball?" ”

“I said no.”

As I continued to avoid the skinship, Mr. Maiden vomited.

“Yes. You don't need a big kiss, do you? ”

“No, that's not it. ”

Maden falls away from me, pouting her lips.

“No shit. Angry Gia would have been quiet if she'd done this. ”

“· · · · · · · No? ”

Maybe.

I just don't like this kind of embarrassment.

“Tsk. I didn't want to waste my breath. Anyway, kid, good job. Thanks to you, I got a new fishing rod. Thank you."

“Thank you. You're doing this for me in the first place. Rather, I'm grateful. Thank you."

Mr. Maiden's jaw is throbbing.

“Khh. That's why I like you. How can you make a horse so pretty? ”

Maden looks at me with warm eyes.

“But are you sure you're okay with this? I took a closer look at the proposal, and it looks like Mr. Maiden is losing a lot of money. ”

The conditions were better than I thought.

“Only right now. ”

“Right now?”

“Yes."

Maiden folds her arms and grins.

“Kid, you said it yourself. Soon the world's common sense will be completely twisted. ”

“Ah.”

I see what you mean.

“Dragon, angel, demon, dwarf. When those legendary beings return, my tech patents will be trash. Right?”

“· · · · · · · Yes. That's right."

Dragons' magical skills and knowledge cannot be approached by humans.

“That's why I decided to give you my skills in return. We just have to get rid of it before it turns into a normal piece of paper. ”

Maiden raises the tail of one mouth.

“And in return, now we buy ancient artifacts whose value is not well measured. By then, the value of the Ancient Artifact will rise to the skies of heaven. ”

“· · · · · · · Yes. ”

It was an entrepreneur's eye.

The eyes of an outstanding entrepreneur who understands and uses information only about the future.

I was truly thankful that such a man was an ally.

“Anyway, this concludes the collection of the ancient artifacts. All we have to do is focus on the museum construction. ”

This time, I smiled like an artist.

* * *

I was escorted home by Mr. Maiden.

“Then rest well. ”

“Yes, I'll be in touch. ”

After you show Mr. Maiden out.

Fingerprints, irises, all sorts of security were removed and they went inside the house.

The house is very quiet.

Is everyone taking a nap?

I thought so and quietly headed to the living room.

There was no one in the living room. Looks like he's taking a nap, too.

I went to Lena's room.

The door is half open.

I peered through the door.

“Kumho, what do you think? Something like that?"

“Meow.”

Lena sits at the corner of the bed, making something out of her magic.

Quite a bit of magic.

Kumho and White Tiger didn't even notice I was here because of that magic power. A stranger might have noticed, but I might not have noticed the familiar tone.

“White Tiger, what do you think of yourself? ”

“· · · · · · · · · · ”

White Tiger tilts her head toward something Lena made.

What's Lena making, by the way? In my position, I can't see well because Lena's body is covered.

I can't help it.

I took advantage of the Elven Eye. As Lena's field of view widens, she notices the shape of the magical structure.

“· · · · · · · Huh? ”

Once in human form.

Magic Puppet.

Sturdy black hair and an angled face. It was sloppy, but it was definitely in human form.

“Done!”

Lena takes her hand off the Magic Doll. Perhaps the magical forces have fixed the traits so that they do not dissipate.

Lena gets up and rummages through the magical doll. Then he nodded satisfactorily.

“Heehee.”

Then he smiled brightly with his back to the Magic Puppet's arms.

“Seokyul, complete!”

The one who saw it was a warm smile that made me smile.

"Huh? ’

Wait, what did you just say?

“Kumho, look. Seohyun.”

“Meow.”

Kumho cried in relief.

“White Tiger, look. It's the same here, isn't it? ”

“ · · · · · ·. ”

The white tiger looks shivering, alternating between Lena and the Magic Doll, and sighs deeply.

“ · · · · · ·. ”

I was fascinated too.

So, that magical doll is me?

However, Lena's bright expression quickly disappeared and turned into a gloomy face.

“Ahh.”

Magic puppets began to crumble.

“Hehe.”

Like a balloon when the wind started to fall, I made a tear looking at the rapidly shrinking magical doll.

Looking at the magical doll that had disappeared, Lena mutters in tears.

“I miss you. ”

Then he muttered in such a loving voice.

Wow!

I lay on my bed holding a golden and white tiger in my arms.

“Meow?”

“! ”

At that moment, White Tiger and Kumho noticed me.

The magical puppet disappears and the senses return.

I opened the door wide and went into the room.

Twitch!

Lena's ears were wide open.

Then he raised his torso and stared at me with the color of his guard.

“ · · · · · ·! ”

And as soon as he found me, his face melted away.

“I'm back.”

Spring lamb in winter.

It turned into a very warm smile.

Then, with the golden and white tiger on the bed, the dodo ran up and put them in my arms.

My arms around my waist are slightly trembling.

- You're back pretty, pretty early.

And pretend to be the best you can be.

He said in a flat voice.

- I was enjoying the freedom by myself. Why didn't you come a little slower?

With my face buried in my body, I said so.

I stroked Lena's head with a smile at the application.

“I know. I got off work early somehow, and I got here early. Should have come a little later? ”

Lena's ears popped up again because of my pranks.

- Well, yes. I was just starting to get a taste of the "trail." You're here too soon.

It really was Lena's answer.

Of course, he would have been terrified even if he did this.

The proof is that my hugging power is getting stronger.

A sign that you were that scared.

‘Trauma is not an easy solution. ’

I had a smile that I didn't know.

“Princess, by the way. Can you show me that thing earlier? ”

With my words, Lena's body hardened in an instant.

- I don't know what you're talking about.

My eyes glowed with a playful light. Lena's expression settles on her mind. ‘No, you're not, are you?’ I want to look.

“Why, you know what? The Magic Man, also called Seohyun. ”

I didn't get to the end.

“Gaaaah!”

As soon as Lena stepped out of my arms, she screamed.

Dodo!

I ran out of the room with a red face.

“Hehe.”

I smiled unknowingly at that vivid reaction.

“Meow.”

“ · · · · · ·. ”

A blob of gold and white fur approached my feet and rubbed my body. The white tiger has a subtle range adjustment that seems to be touching. She's very consistent.

Either way, they welcome me.

I leaned over and stroked two heads.

“I'm back.”

* * *

That night.

I sat alone in front of my desk, gazing at the densely packed notes and smiling with satisfaction.

“· · · · · · OK. That's enough. ”

Operation Unknown.

This is enough to prepare the so-called 'Giant Killing’.

“I don't know what other variables will happen, but · · · · · ·. ”

It was then.

You can't calculate every single one of them. Of course, I think I will do my best to minimize the variables.

‘In order to minimize the variables, we have to increase our skills as much as possible before attacking the Dragon Rest Area. ’

Now we have exactly 20 days until we reach the Dragon's Rest Area.

Exercises are postponed for a short period of 20 days. The probability of a stat increase is not very high.

‘Attribute acquisition and characteristic full-boosting are the most efficient in the short term. ’

The most important of them is to fully mature. The more red and black tattoos you have, the fewer Ancient Artifacts you can use.

Fully embodied is like having a bullet.

“Now all that's left is... ”

I got up from my seat and went to Lena's room.

The legume trio was sleeping well. I played with him all day and he fell down tired.

I closed the visit quietly and left the front door.

“Whew. Nice day. ”

I took a step to enjoy the warm night air of early summer.

Walk like that for about 10 minutes.

I sat on a quiet bench in a nearby park and called out one person's name, no code name.

“Hermite.”

At that moment, the darkness creeps up behind me and starts clumping in front of me.

The Darkness became Hermitage.

“Good evening. ”

It's quite a night, as Hermite said.

“Hermite, I have a favor to ask you. ”

The bright moon shines brightly on Hermite.

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