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The situation after the attack proceeded quickly.

The giant kraken’s body was immediately frozen by wizards and transported to the research center, and the evacuation order issued nearby was also lifted and the residents crowded into the shelter returned to their homes.

The reason this was possible in just a few days was because the Kraken’s interior was attacked and the situation ended without any damage to nearby cities and territories.

As this fact became known, the name value of not only the S-class hunters who participated in the strategy, but also Son Si-woo, who suggested this strategy, also increased.

Son Si-woo, who was already receiving malicious comments from a small number of netizens for not participating in a national disaster-level attack using the excuse of a sabbatical, ended up using this as an opportunity to make his presence known once more.

Everything is quickly coming back to normal.

The Haenam Surveillance Battalion also seemed to immediately return to their quarters and go back to work.

“Suddenly it’s a vacation.”

I suddenly received a reward vacation.

I appreciate the credit for spotting the Kraken early and activating the protective wall with a tight alert posture, or something like that.

The number of vacation days given is a whopping one week.

Most of the crew members were happy at the thought of being able to rest well for the first time in a long time, but Shin Hyo-seop was preparing to go home with a not very happy expression.

“Okay… “It would be better to rest at the hotel.”

A life of solitude that I was never able to enjoy because of my early marriage.

He felt that he was finally being compensated for this, and his accommodation was more comfortable than the house where his wife and daughter lived.

Even though the two of us didn’t order anything just because we were at home, it was just uncomfortable.

Although Shin Hyo-seop denies it, it was due to an inferiority complex.

I felt a terrible sense of inferiority towards the building and my wife, who every month gave away the money that my younger self could not earn even by working two or three part-time jobs.

‘That’s not the place for me.’

The building provides the money needed for living, and the virtuous wife handles everything without her.

Even Yujeong, who needed me, has now become an adult.

Every time he is at that house, he asks again.

‘Am I needed in this house?’

I hope someone needs it.

I hope the purpose of the human being I am is clear.

These desires can be fulfilled here.

As a member of the Haenam Surveillance Battalion.

And as a big customer of the most popular bar in the neighborhood.

That’s why I liked this place.

This is not a house that has no use anywhere, but a place that has a clear purpose.

Normally, I would have stayed in my dorm without revealing that I was on vacation, but not like this.

Something big happened, and Kim Do-jin is here.

I did not want this fact to be revealed to my wife and be blamed.

“… “Is it open today?”

Suddenly, after thinking about it, I feel like drinking.

To be exact, it was Madame Kim Ji-won who would welcome her at the tavern.

‘One week ahead… .’

If I leave tomorrow, I won’t be able to see him for at least a week.

Before leaving, Shin Hyo-seop, who missed her, found her number on his smartphone and sent a message to her.

《Director Shin Hyo-seop: Are you open today?》

Not long after I sent it, the number floating next to it disappeared and a reply arrived.

《Miss Kim: Yes, of course! There are no customers so it’s quite quiet, so would you mind talking to me?”

He immediately took his wallet and headed to her bar.

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Not long after sending the reply.

Jing!

The door to the tavern opens and a familiar face enters with a stern expression.

“ha.”

A short sigh.

Next, I welcomed Shin Hyo-seop, who came running in with a very bright expression.

“Welcome, Captain Shin! It’s been a while since I sent you a reply… “You came quickly?”

“uh… , haha! “I happened to be passing by.”

“Ah, I see.”

I snorted inwardly.

‘What is the passing road?’

You can tell just by looking at the clothes.

He was at home helplessly, but when he saw my reply, he came running at full speed.

Without showing any outward signs, she guided Shin Hyo-seop to her seat.

Then something unfortunate happened.

“Oh my goodness.”

“Yes… ? “What’s wrong, Miss Kim?”

“Oh, it’s nothing.”

Coincidentally, the seat where Shin Hyo-seop sat was where he had spent a hot night with Kim Do-jin last night.

Thinking of that, she felt her body heating up.

‘I was really happy yesterday… .’

The smile that naturally blooms on the lips speaks volumes.

How happy she was last night.

When she accepted the absurd offer to seduce Shin Hyo-seop, Kim Do-jin hugged her once again.

And with so many different positions and intensity that it can’t even be compared to the first time.

I fainted several times at that time.

‘Four times… ? No, five times.’

Although the exact number cannot be calculated, it is clear that he was so happy that he would not have any regrets even if he died.

At her smile, a smile the size of a hamjibuk was drawn on Shin Hyo-seop’s face.

‘Are you that happy just because I came?’

It was because I drank the kimchi soup properly.

Assumptions that until now had only been raised as possibilities but could not be confirmed were drawn into my mind.

‘Does Miss Kim really like me?’

My heart starts pounding at the thought of having a wife and daughter.

At that time, Kim Ji-won woke up from her thoughts and went into the kitchen to bring simple snacks and a bottle of alcohol.

“It’s soju given to me by the owner of a nearby brewery… “Are you okay?”

“Ah, then!”

It was the drink I had with Kim Do-jin last night.

At least, I thought that if I drank the alcohol I drank back then, I could picture Kim Do-jin in my head and have more strength.

“Now, take a drink.”

Grrrr… .

“Let’s toast.”

“Yes. It’s good.”

While drinking the drink she poured, Shin Hyo-seop felt that the atmosphere today was unusual.

Perhaps, I wonder if I will be able to overcome all the moments of lack of success in one fell swoop.

“It was very lonely, but since Director Shin came, that feeling has completely disappeared.”

“haha… “Did you do that?”

A situation that makes your heart tingle.

Shin Hyo-seop decided to use his wits and give her a try.

“that… , hmm, it looks like Miss Kim is looking at me very favorably, haha!”

The corners of the mouth tremble.

She, showing superhuman patience and never losing her smile, nods her head with difficulty.

“sure. “How much do I trust and follow Daewon Shin?”

“Uh-huh, uh-huh-huh!”

Shin Hyo-seop can’t hide his smile when he gets the answer he wants.

After confirming that the medicine was working properly, she struck the final blow.

“I think I could marry a man like Daewon Shin and live happily ever after. Can you introduce me to a good man?”

“Uh… , that’s… .”

He is visibly embarrassed.

Complex emotions filled my mind.

I was happy when he said that it would be nice to have a man like him, and I felt jealous when he asked me to introduce him to a man.

“Huh… , if possible, that… “Aren’t I better than a man like me?”

“oh.”

Kim Ji-won covers her mouth and makes a surprised expression.

“Is that… “Is this like a confession?”

“Uh, that is.”

Shin Hyo-seop is quite surprised by her serious expression.

I started to worry.

‘If you say it’s a joke… .’

I might be able to turn this deepening conversation into nothing.

However, if you truly confess to her… .

Shin Hyo-seop, who was sipping his drink with his burning heart, looked at her from the corner of his eye.

Today, I keep seeing faces and expressions that look particularly lively.

Maybe this is the signal she is sending me.

Shin Hyo-seop, who had gathered his thoughts alone, put down his drink and asked her.

“Miss Kim.”

“Yes, Captain Shin.”

“If I’m serious…” “Well, what do you think about Miss Kim?”

“Hohoho… , well.”

She continued speaking, clearly hiding her crushed feelings.

“That would be good. Like I said, I like people like Director Shin. but… , it can’t continue.”

Shin Hyo-seop, who was startled by her answer, asked back in an excited voice.

“no… “Uh, why?”

Are you asking because you really don’t know?

Soothing her irritated stomach, she seduced him with a fairly serious expression and tone of voice.

“Daewon Shin.”

“Yes.”

“I know for a fact. “Daewon Shin has some feelings for me.”

“What… .”

“And me too… “I didn’t show it, but I have a crush on Director Shin.”

Her long fingers lightly stroke Shin Hyo-seop’s cheek.

“But, sir.”

“Uh, uh. Miss Kim… .”

“Oh, indeed. “Please feel free to call me Jiwon.”

“uh? Uh, uh… “Yes, yes, Jiwon.”

Shin Hyo-seop, who is captivated by even the smallest of enticements.

She smiled brightly at him and put her best effort into acting, pretending to show her sincerity as much as possible.

“I want real love. “It’s not a one-night stand, but a love you can trust and rely on.”

The meaning of those words was clear.

I like you, but I don’t want to remain in a fleeting relationship with you, a married man.

Shin Hyo-seop swallows his saliva as the situation goes deeper than expected.

Kim Ji-won left the last words to him.

“If you dream of a serious future with me… “Please show me that much determination.”

It’s much more serious than I thought, and my mind is blank with a heavy heart.

“If you only do that… , won’t our relationship move forward on its own?”

Her words, spoken softly, continued to spread like water drops in a calm lake.

* * *

The morning when I opened my eyes again.

Finally the day came.

The end of a fairly long, but surprisingly short journey considering that it was a disaster-level monster attack.

There were four people sitting in the car, two in front and two in front, compared to three when we arrived.

“I never thought I would ride an S-class hunter car in my lifetime… .”

The person added was none other than Mr.

Since the direction home was the same anyway, I asked Juyeon to give me a ride.

But this guy, he’s not in a very good condition today.

“Hehehe… .”

Don’t you just close your eyes and suddenly start laughing?

“Whoa… .”

Then, as if wondering when he had laughed again, he let out a sigh filled with deep sorrow.

“Uncle, what’s going on?”

“Yes… ? Oh, no. “What is the job?”

A man who smiles awkwardly and gives a vague answer.

Seeing that, I quietly turned my head to look out the window and calmly took a breath.

My face, reflected dimly through the transparent glass window, certainly looked bizarre.

To be precise, I am trying my best to hold back the laughter that is bursting out.

“ha.”

I thought I was going to die laughing.

I know very well why that man goes back and forth between heaven and hell like that.

It’s probably because of what happened with Kim Ji-won last night.

I was overjoyed by her confession that she was seriously thinking about it, but the situation was repeated in gloom over the reality that I could not move forward unless I threw off the shackles that had been placed on me.

I created this whole situation.

Why did you make it happen?

Because it’s time.

When I make Jeonghee completely mine.

To do that, of course… .

“We have to get rid of the old people first.”

I’m curious.

What choice will he make when he arrives home with deep worries?

At the time when we were deepening into different thoughts.

Thanks to driving on the open road, I arrived home earlier than expected.

“Whoa.”

A face so sad that I couldn’t believe it was a person standing in front of my door.

When he finally musters up the strength to ring the doorbell, the door opens from the inside.

The person who opened the door was, of course, Jeonghee.

She smiled awkwardly and greeted her husband after a long time.

“… Welcome, you.”

I feel a little jealous.

Around that time, the desire to wish that those greetings were addressed to me began to grow.

When the man opens the door and sees Jeong-hee welcoming him, he speaks intermittently with a surprised expression.

“… Who are you?”

“… … .”

ah.

I forgot.

This guy, doesn’t he know that Jeonghee has gotten younger?

When I remembered the fact that I had overlooked, that thought occurred to me.

“… “You’re screwed.”

It looks like the operation will fail.