Side Story 7-1: The Days of Rest for the One who Dreams of Being a Slacker (1)

Side Story 7-1: The Days of Rest for the One who Dreams of Being a Slacker (1)

He didn't know at first, but that person's days of rest that Choi Han saw was more of a period of recovery than days of rest.

Of course, the person himself thought that he was playing around, but it did not seem like that to Choi Han at all.

That was why his people, who at some point realized the meaning of this rest day, tried their best not to bother his recovery.

* * *

December 31st.

The eve of the new year.

Choi Han, who was spending the last day of the year in a residence located on one side of Harris Village, brushed the snow off his shoulder.

Plop. Plop.

His gaze headed toward the yard.

We need to make a snowman family!

Quite a few snowmen were made at Raon's excited shout.

The snowmen who were made with the first snow were still maintaining their form after multiple repairs. Based on what he had heard, Raon checked on the snowmen first thing in the morning as soon as he opened his eyes.

Choi Han confirmed that his snowman was among the snowman family before walking into the building.

Its calm.

The inside of the building was warm and calm.Follow current novels at novelhall.com)

It was quiet.

No.

It was calm but not quiet.

It wasnt loud, but voices as clear and bouncy as the sound of a xylophone could faintly be heard from the kitchen.

Hey Beacrox, hey Beacrox.

.

I'm bored!

I'm bored too, nya!

Haaa.

I want to help make the cookies!

I can knead dough very well, nya!

Haaaaaaaaaa..

The corners of Choi Hans lips oddly curled up.

It was because he was not too familiar with this kind of calmness.

The Forest of Darkness becomes calm in the winter.

It was to the point that it could seem peaceful at a glance.

However, that was just like looking at the surface of a lake without being able to see beneath it.

The weak animals in the Forest of Darkness moved extremely cautiously in the winter, to the point that they didnt dare to make any noises.

Making any noise would catch the attention of a predator, who would be roaming for food as their source of food had decreased.

It was calm, but Blood was shed, screams were heard, and the hidden Choi Han could hear the sound of the predators eating despite not wanting to hear it.

Whenever he heard that noise, Choi Han had to clench his stomach that wanted to growl from hunger but could not go out to look for food because he was worried that he would die. Choi Han thought that his extremely weak self of the past was pitiful.

Of course, he figured out how to survive the winter in the Forest of Darkness at some point and his sword arts improved to the point that he could make it through the winters.

However, he still had to hear the things within that calmness year after year.

Hey Beacrox, hey Beacrox. Can I really not try kneading the dough?

I want to though, nya

This calmness and the calmness of that time were fundamentally different.

Both periods of time were more peaceful and quieter than other seasons, but the things within them were completely different.

Meeeeeow.

Choi Han smiled while watching the grey kitten come down from the second floor. Ron was coming down the stairs with On.

Wheres Cale-nim?

On smacked the top of Choi Han's foot for no reason after hearing that question and commented almost in a sigh.

Hes sleeping, nya.

Choi Han looked at Ron. Ron had an empty plate in his hand as he nodded his head with a cold gaze. The smile was gone from Choi Han's face as he nodded back.

The two of them didn't need to talk to understand each other.

Hes sleeping so much, nya.

Choi Han opened his arms toward On to show his agreement to her shocked mumbling. On jumped into Choi Hans arms and shook her head side to side.

He really does sleep a lot.

* * *

That day was the day that after not taking a single day off for a whole year, Kim Rok Soo said that he was going to take a day off.

Team leader Kim, didnt you just come in with authorization documents?

That is correct.

You know that this is an important issue right?

Director Ma, who had been a director at the company for a long time, shook the document in his hand while looking at Kim Rok Soo.

I'm not sure, Director Ma.

What do you mean you're not sure? Team leader Kim, do you know how many benefits we will gain if this agreement with the guilds is concluded? You want to take a day off with such a task in front of you? Do you think that that makes any sense?

Director Ma spoke with annoyance and anger in his voice.

Team 2 and Team 3 leaders who came with Team leader Kim scowled at Director Ma's annoyance, but did not say anything against it.

The issue of the agreement with the guilds in that document in Director Mas hand was something that would bring a lot of benefits to the company, and it would be disappointing if Team leader Kim Rok Soo, the leader of one of the three teams at the core of that agreement, was not going to be there with the conclusion of the agreement right in front of them.

"Do the two of you think it makes any sense?

Director Ma asked the two other team leaders for their thoughts.

However, the two team leaders did not say anything to take Director Ma's side. They simply kept their mouths shut.

Then they exchanged glances with each other.

Director Ma doesnt seem to know, huh?

Yeah. I don't think he knows.

They understood Director Mas thoughts but also understood why Kim Rok Soo was doing this.

Team 2 leader finished exchanging glances with Team 3 leader and started speaking.

I think that it will be fine even without Team leader Kim, Director-nim. All that is left is to sign the agreement and that is for you to do.

Isnt the day we sign it the most important day? Hmm?

Team 2 leader held back a sigh.

Team leader Kim Rok Soo had done everything he needed to do regarding this task.

Of course, the day where they sign the agreement was important as Director Ma mentioned. It was the final button to be closed. However, it was fine if Kim Rok Soo was not present when Director Ma and the guild leaders signed the document and shook hands.

It is definitely something that someone like Director Ma, who cares a lot about formality, would throw a fuss about.

That was the reason he didn't call the Department head or any other high ranking officials and called the three team leaders who were lower level employees.

Team 2 leader saw that Director Ma's arrow of anger headed back toward Kim Rok Soo as he did not say anything.

He subconsciously opened his mouth after hearing what Director Ma said next.

Team leader Kim, I thought that you were a talented person with a strong sense of responsibility. You are making me have some doubts. I wonder if it is okay to leave a team in your care.

Uhh, uhh, this idiot Director Ma sounds like he's about to say something that crosses the line.

He can't say something like that today of all days!

Team 2 leader looked at Team 3 leader and both of them opened their mouths at the same time.

However, someone spoke before the two of them could say anything.

Kim Rok Soo, who had quietly been sitting there without any expression visible on his face, was talking.

He was currently the youngest of the team leaders.

I know that the agreement is an important task, but it is not a matter of life and death.

What?

Just as Director Ma frowned and he was about to raise his voice

Director-nim!

Team 3 leader opened his mouth.

"Team leader Kim Rok Soo Hasnt he worked for the past one year even coming in on the weekend without resting? He's been doing that for the past one year.

Who said that wasnt the case? But why does he need to take a day off now of all the available days? I know that hes worked hard for the past yea-

Director Ma stopped for a moment.

One year.

It had been one year since Kim Rok Soo had become a team leader.

He observed Kim Rok Soos face as soon as he realized that. He then resumed speaking.

Even I am well aware that he has worked hard.

However, his voice was definitely not as strong as it had been before.

Translator's Comments

Curse you Director Ma.

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