episode_0555

Since I was young, my parents always said.

“Remember. The fact that everything you enjoy now was created through someone else’s sacrifice.”

They ate expensive foods that others only wanted to try at least once, and adorned themselves with luxury items from head to toe.

With private lessons costing over a million won a day, he easily surpassed others and had everything he wanted.

As they enjoyed many things, it was clear that they were happier than children born in ordinary homes.

It was a clear advantage to be able to get something without having to worry about how to get it or how to get it.

But it wasn’t just happiness.

‘You can’t fall behind.’

As the starting line was different, I had to live with the obsession that I should not fall behind.

It looked just like a duck.

When you look at it from above the water, it looks infinitely relaxed, but when you look at it underwater, it’s struggling and moving its legs.

That wasn’t all.

‘You have to look nice.’

The drama has ruined the image of the chaebol family.

If a child from a wealthy family has a rough personality, people will immediately criticize him.

So, I had to appear as a good girl by hanging out with as many people as possible.

Unfortunately, that was the only way he could be barely average and not a good kid.

‘You have to pay it back someday.’

Ample assets passed down from my grandfather’s generation.

However, no matter how wealthy a conglomerate is, as long as they use it up, it will come to an end at any time.

So what should you do?

The answer is simple.

I must earn the family as much as I spent, no, more than that.

So my parents always said.

Everything he enjoys was built through the sacrifices of his family’s elders.

so.

“The day will come when you too will have to work hard for your family.”

You too should follow in their footsteps.

When I was young, I hated hearing that.

It was natural.

Is there a child in the world who would take for granted the sacrifice he made for his family when he was only ten or twelve years old?

But after I grew up to a certain degree, I was able to understand the meaning of those words.

‘It’s natural that I should do something as much as my family has done for me.’

Just as I should repay the kindness of my parents who gave birth to me and raised me, I thought it was also natural to repay the family that has supported me so far.

So I wanted to repay them.

Fortunately, her talent was outstanding, and she was born in a good time.

There was also a good teacher there.

He fully accepts my oppressed, distorted tendencies and even helps me grow my talents.

It started to feel like S-class wasn’t far away.

The value of an S-class hunter is, in terms of money alone, a walking small business or higher.

Considering its influence on the nation, it is truly an invaluable treasure.

Therefore, if you go a little further, you will be able to repay the favor you received from your family many times over.

That’s what I thought.

I only found out about it recently.

That the reward she thinks of and the reward the family thinks are different.

The family was not just hoping for a return on the money they had invested so far.

‘Now I understand.’

I realized it too late.

Why did my parents always emphasize the word sacrifice?

How has wealth been accumulated since our grandfather’s generation?

When she saw the deep darkness hidden behind the brilliant family, she lost all motivation.

I lift my head weakly.

Beyond the only small window in a prison without bars.

Looking up at the moonlight shining aloof, she remembered.

“Master… .”

For the first time in my life, I was able to affirm and accept myself as I am.

It instantly quenched my burning thirst and desire.

A man who fatefully encountered at a time when he was so helplessly broken that even he could not do anything about it.

My light, my salvation.

Even though I knew I wouldn’t hear it.

Knowing that I will never see you again.

I hope without realizing it.

“Please help… .”

Another miraculous meeting.

And salvation.

* * *

It wasn’t that difficult to intuit that something had happened to Na-eun Lim.

Do you think you can’t do hunter activities anymore?

You can do that by giving in 100 times, this is it.

But at the same time, saying goodbye as if you won’t see each other anymore?

“… Some guy who doesn’t know anything wrote a message for me.”

He’s not that rude, and it’s not like we have an easy relationship.

The possibility of leaving due to a belated sense of skepticism?

Not at all.

I can be sure because I have seen his expression melt under my touch several times.

No, even if that were true, I wouldn’t tolerate it.

There are so many things intertwined between us, but are we trying to clear them up with just one message?

“I only come to my senses after paying a lot of fines.”

Wheezing, I leave the house as soon as the sun comes up.

The destination is a women-only officetel in Jongno.

It wasn’t difficult to get in.

“My guild member hasn’t been able to contact me lately. Is it okay if I come in for a moment?”

“Ayu, sure!”

I contacted the landlord and showed my face, and the door opened wide.

Inside the officetel, where we even received guidance.

I arrive in front of his house and ring the doorbell.

Ding-dong!

“… … .”

No response as time passes.

“… Isn’t it inside?”

To check, spread the magic like a net and scan the inside.

The internal shape vividly pictured in your mind.

However, there is no human form within it.

I left the house right away.

“… I haven’t been home for a while.”

Which one?

To check, he hides on the roof of the building and waits, completely obliterating his appearance and presence.

From morning to afternoon.

Afternoon to evening.

Until finally late at night.

A lot of people came and went during that time, but none of them visited Naeun or Naeun’s house.

The situation is gradually shifting towards the latter.

“… I can’t help it.”

I have no choice but to become a righteous thief for a while.

I go down without being seen and unlock the door.

Security through magic and magic is safer than any other locking device in existence.

Instead, there is just one person, who is completely powerless against me.

It reads the magical power pattern set within the device and copies it as is.

Tiririk!

A door that opens very easily.

I quietly go inside, close the door, and look around.

I’ve already been here several times, so the scenery and structures that come into view are familiar.

While it’s not much different from before, there’s just one thing that’s annoying.

Lightly run your fingers over the furniture.

Seueuugh

Gray dust sticks out onto each finger.

An amount that cannot be accumulated even if you haven’t cleaned it for a day or two.

That means something had already happened when we left Romania.

“… Damn.”

Maybe I overlooked it too indifferently.

Even though Naeun would never have chosen not to go.

I thought it might be a burden, so I shouldn’t just pass it up because I’m in a hurry for the upcoming flight.

“Phew… … .”

I slowly exhale my chaotic breathing and gather myself.

“It’s okay… , it’s not the worst yet.”

We don’t know anything yet.

What happened to Naeun while I was away?

But one thing is certain.

Judging from the text message I received last night, it seems that the situation is not so urgent that it cannot be reversed.

So, in times like these, we need to dig in more calmly and cool-headedly.

“… I need more information.”

I look around with even colder eyes.

Other than the dust piled up, I don’t see anything special.

When I opened the closet in the master bedroom, I saw the bag that Naeun often carried.

It even contains his personal belongings, such as his wallet.

That means.

“I left without taking any of my belongings… ?”

Even if I go out to see something or have something urgent to do, I always take my wallet with me.

However, the fact that nothing was taken means that kidnapping could be suspected.

“… No, no.”

However, kidnapping is also not very likely.

If it had been a kidnapping, at least this room would have been a mess, but it was very clean.

Although I can’t say that I got rid of it after the kidnapping, some of Naeun’s habits that I checked by stopping by this house several times still remain.

So the most likely thing is… .

“I followed someone obediently without taking any belongings… ?”

There wouldn’t be many people who could be followed so easily.

Take Naeun as an example. Nana, a member of our guild.

Or family.

“… Family?”

Yes, family.

Naeun didn’t really like talking about his family.

All I heard was that the family was very strict.

“Strict family… .”

Since ancient times, when problems arise at home, it always happens in strict families.

Did you take Naeun away from home?

If so, why were they taken?

Because he doesn’t want his daughter to do something dangerous like a hunter?

Or was there something urgent?

I don’t know.

To be precise, no matter what you add, it makes sense, so it is not easy to narrow down the number of options.

To reduce the number of cases, you have to go directly to Naeun’s home.

“… Where is it?”

I don’t know.

* * *

Another day.

Kim Do-jin left Lim Na-eun’s dusty house and continued his investigation.

Is there anyone who lives in the officetel who is close to her?

Also, is there anyone among the guild members who knows about her original family?

“Naeun? I don’t know. He doesn’t like talking about his family.”

“Home… ? What is your hometown?”

“Ugh… , sorry. I haven’t really talked to Naeun personally.”

“I’m doing well too… .”

Although they expected it, they also didn’t know.

So I broadened the scope a little.

Korean University.

Aside from the guild members, I talked to people who were close to her in their own way.

But they also knew nothing about her family history or home.

However, just one thing.

“It’s probably clear that they are from a very wealthy family.”

“… A rich family?”

“Yes. There is a bag that Naeun often carries, right? That’s very expensive.”

“Oh, that’s right! Isn’t that more than 10 million won?”

“It’s a limited edition, so you can’t buy it even if you have money these days, right?”

Her clothes and accessories, including her bag, are all expensive.

It’s not even just expensive.

Most of them are limited editions or made in limited quantities and are difficult to obtain even if you pay a premium.

She had a lot of those things.

I knew this for the first time.

“… It looked quite expensive, but I never expected it to be that expensive.”

I thought she was just born into a wealthy family, but was she the daughter of a chaebol family?

Should I say that I have achieved my intended goal?

Or should I say that nothing was saved.

The guild headquarters returned to an awkward state.

After being so busy yesterday and today, he was about to go straight up to the guild leader’s room to take a break, when Rachel, one of the guides, stopped him.

“Wait a minute, guild leader!”

“… What’s going on?”

When he turned around and asked, Rachel shook her head.

“Actually, a customer came to visit us a little while ago.”

“Guest… ? Didn’t you have any plans today?”

“Yes… . He wasn’t the one who promised, he just came… .”

She trailed off with a slightly embarrassed expression.

It seems that the guest who came was not ordinary.

“Who is this?”

“That… , do you know Mirae Corporation?”

“You can’t know, right?”

One of the subsidiaries of Mirae Group, the number one business in Korea.

It is called a group of pioneers in magic engineering and is the driving force that made the future group what it is today.

“The Vice President of Future Corporation is waiting for you. And that was an hour ago.”

“… … ?”

If you are the vice president of Mirae Corporation, you are a key figure in Mirae Group.

No, to be exact, he would be a direct descendant of the future group chairman.

A person like that comes without an appointment and waits for an hour?

“… Where are you now?”

“Please stay in the reception room on the 5th floor.”

“I understand. I’ll go there, so stop worrying and do your job.”

Take the elevator and head straight to the 5th floor.

Guild leader’s office, nutritionist’s office, and reception room.

rattly

As I open the door and enter, a man is holding a cup of coffee.

Age is around mid 30s.

A solid body that has been meticulously maintained.

A suit that fits perfectly.

The sad eyes that make you feel deep affection at first impression remind you of someone.

He stands up and slightly bows his head in this direction.

“Hello, Hunter Dojin Kim.”

He hands me a business card.

As I heard from Rachel, the name of Mirae Corporation is written down.

His title is Vice President.

name is.

“This is Lim Ji-hoon, Vice President of Mirae Corporation.”

Mr. Lim.

A strange sensation strongly pulls the back of my neck.

Kim Do-jin asks while trying to hide this.

“What happens to our guild in Future Corporation?”

And he answered.

“Lim Na-eun requests termination of her contract with Hunter.”

“… … .”

It seems like her family is bigger than I thought.