Chapter 66: Party

The hotel’s name written in elegant lettering on the white card.

It was an access key to the penthouse of a 5-star hotel where foreign dignitaries stayed.

Giving something so important to a child who knows nothing!

People secretly watching beyond the soundproof barrier gaped in shock.

After all, this wasn’t just a simple house key.

It was an artifact that required user imprinting, impossible to copy or misuse.

Besides accessing all hotel facilities, it included emergency security calls and a post-paid system that could substitute for credit cards.

Moreover, the post-paid limit was ‘unlimited.’

Meaning even if Gyeonwoo carelessly swiped the card everywhere, Guild Master Lee Sunghwan would have to cover it.

How much must he love the child to hand over something like this?

Though Han Dayeon was used to his changes by now, Guild Master Jang Jin-yu and the general finally realized the gravity of the situation.

He must be deliberately showing us this.

Reminding us that despite today’s unfortunate incident, Chungseong Guild and Guild Master Lee Sunghwan stand behind the child.

“So targeting that child is the way to get close to Chungseong?”

But regardless of how seriously the adults took it…

“With just this, I can visit anytime…?!”

None of that mattered to Gyeonwoo.

What mattered was that she could freely come and go to uncle’s house with this.

“Use it freely even when I’m not there. You can even move in if the other kids bother you.”

“Hehe… I’ll treasure this, really.”

She received the card with both small hands respectfully clasped, hugging it like something precious.

Her bright smile and subtle bouncing in place showed how excited she was.

After all, this wasn’t just anywhere but a ‘home.’

Gyeonwoo had lived without even her own room until now.

At the cult, there were speakers and emergency bells on the ceiling to summon her anytime.

One-way mirrors installed on three sides so she never knew who might be watching from where.

It was a space where she couldn’t even rest properly, let alone have privacy, and after losing her limbs, she had to sit still like a doll.

So she’d thought everyone lived so uncomfortably.

That’s why everyone had so many wishes.

But after Monk Jamyeong rescued her and she moved to the sisters’ house…

Ah, so this is how comfortable a home can be.

She realized it was a place where she unconsciously relaxed and felt sleepy.

Among all her gifts, excluding precious people, ‘home’ ranked highest despite receiving many valuable things.

And now uncle had given permission to freely visit such a precious home – how could she not be happy!

“I-I’ll definitely repay you!”

So Gyeonwoo clenched her fists with determination.

Such a kind uncle!

There were awful people speaking ill of him, comparing him to evil demons who kill people!

Not just Guild Master Jang Jin-yu’s sibling.

Even online, posts called him a dictator and emotionless psycho.

Gyeonwoo intended to correct these misunderstandings.

Ready to hang anyone who dared spread such rumors by the neck!

Though Guild Master Lee Sunghwan would normally refuse talk of repayment…

Unfortunately, seeing Gyeonwoo and Pureumi’s mature behavior today had made him decide to trust the children.

He couldn’t imagine what Gyeonwoo was thinking inside.

“Alright, I look forward to it.”

What could a child give as repayment?

At most she’d gather poisonous mushrooms again or share her tanghulu and lemonade.

He thought casually while gently patting her head.

“I’ll go ahead and lock this one up – come to the guild with your new friends.”

“What? To the guild?”

“Yes. Hold Han Dayeon’s hand well so you don’t get lost.”

“Yes…!”

Gyeonwoo didn’t ask further.

If uncle said so, there must be a reason!

Her faith was absolute.

“Hey! Where are you going alone! Answer our questions before leaving!”

As the soundproof barrier disappeared.

Guild Master Lee Sunghwan cleanly ignored the many voices behind him.

Besides locking up the useless district chief, he had much to prepare so the children could properly enjoy their field trip.

He flew toward guild headquarters with the district chief floating like luggage.

Unlike arriving instantly by magic earlier, he used telekinesis to fly.

Still, it was an incredible speed most Awakened couldn’t even attempt.

“Hah, thought he’d softened up but not at all.”

Though everyone present was important enough to be targeted by the Samgak District Chief.

His actions showed no hesitation, as if none of that mattered, drawing bitter laughs.

But adults crowding around that small child asking “What’s your relationship with the Guild Master!” would be equally trashy behavior.

“Tsk tsk. So those who want to know should bring the kids to the guild? Acting indifferent but so devoted when it comes to his child.”

He was essentially using Gyeonwoo as a bridge.

Meaning he intended to set everyone here as Gyeonwoo’s backing.

“Can’t be helped. We’ll have to cancel all today’s schedules.”

They couldn’t coldly leave to work with children frightened by this incident.

Most adults quickly called to cancel appointments, deciding to join Chungseong Guild’s unplanned party.

The real problem was the children’s gloomy mood, so different from their earlier cheerfulness.

“Now, Guild Master Lee has specially invited everyone today.”

“Yes…”

The children responded glumly despite the teacher’s bright voice.

While adults knew what this place was and who was present, thinking it just a mishap…

“So we should clean up the place we dirtied before leaving, right?”

“Yes…”

“Shall we clean quickly and go have fun?”

“Yesss…”

Even at an age that feared nothing, they weren’t completely unaffected.

Most still tightly held their parents’ hands, busy watching their surroundings nervously.

If one child started crying, tears would spread like an epidemic.

While parents and teachers could only rack their brains, unable to act carelessly…

“Excuse me.”

Right after Guild Master Lee Sunghwan left.

Gyeonwoo approached Guild Master Jang Jin-yu with fiercely raised eyebrows.

Snorting “hmph” with hands on her hips.

She perfectly copied the behavior of someone scary she’d met underground.

Even if he’s another guild’s amazing Guild Master, he can’t ignore this!

Huh, what’s this?

Our Gyeonwoo could make such a scary face?

Han Dayeon wasn’t the only one shocked by Gyeonwoo’s behavior.

Oh?

This baby barely reaching my waist dares act up without fear?

Jang Jin-yu met Gyeonwoo’s gaze with a cryptic smile.

At first with the district chief, he’d thought she was just a meaningless child who didn’t know fear, acting up with Guild Master Lee Sunghwan’s backing.

But seeing her handle the situation so un-childlike, he realized that wasn’t true.

Cloudy white pupils that others avoided, calling her zombie-like and eerie.

How will you react?

But his intimidating stare lasted only briefly.

“Hey you!”

“…?”

Even Pureumi, who had been holding Han Dayeon’s hand, rushed over to stand beside Gyeonwoo in the same pose.

What’s with these kids?

Have they really lost all fear?

“Hmm? Pureumi, something to say?”

“No! That uncle was looking at Mama like this, zing! Bad eyes!”

“No, Pureumi, that’s not right.”

“Oh? Pureumi not right? Useless trash…? Burning trash…”

Dejected.

Seeing her about to cry, Gyeonwoo quickly added:

“No, no! That’s not it – his eyes just naturally look sharp. It’s very rude to comment on how people look. Understand?”

“Mmm… okay. Won’t say anything even if sharp…”

“That’s right, our Pureumi is good.”

As if forgetting she’d called him…

Two small children chattering like playing house, it was quite cute…

You dare chat idly in front of me?

And what about my face? Ugly? Sharp?

Guild Master Jang Jin-yu couldn’t hide his bewilderment.

“Ha, these kids must not know I’m Korea’s most popular Awakened.”

His pride wasn’t mere nouveau riche confidence.

Power that made him a major Guild Master at just 18.

Bloodline as legitimate heir to a former chaebol family backing him.

Even his own S-class Awakened ability on top of that.

Though his features were sharp, that actually made him more popular with girls.

He’d proudly won first place in unofficial popularity polls.

Even decent actors and singers couldn’t compete with him.

“Right! D-don’t you know how amazing my brother is?”

His sibling, hiding behind him, chimed in with trembling voice.

It was their attempt at revenge against the fearsome Chungseong Guild.

However.

“Hmph, you’re still a liar. Since you spread strange rumors about uncle killing people, listen to my request if you don’t want to be punished.”

Gyeonwoo was bold.

Whether adult or major Guild Master.

None of that mattered.

What mattered was he’d spread rumors about Guild Master Lee Sunghwan.

Which meant he was an enemy not worth holding back against.

Startled at Gyeonwoo’s bold declaration.

Has anyone ever been this unreasonable with me?

At most only the other two Guild Masters, and even they weren’t this forceful.

“B-brother! Look how she talks! Scold her!”

Hm… this kid’s really interesting.

Guild Master Jang Jin-yu asked with a slight smirk:

“Oh? What request do you have?”

“Help make the children laugh!”

His request was beyond anything he’d imagined.