episode_0003

Even though the ending was wrong, everything she said to me during the seduction process was correct.

If I had to describe my life in one word.

“moderation… , is it.”

There is probably no more fitting expression than that.

When I was young, I started doing this just to make money.

But as time passed, the words that decorated me began to increase one by one.

Ranked 1st in the brand reputation index for 7 consecutive years.

No. 1 role model for youth for 7 consecutive years.

Someone started to have expectations of me, and I accepted it as a calling, as if it was natural.

“Fool.”

In order to appear to them as a better person, a more wonderful person, I had to do my best not to make even the slightest scandal, and sometimes I even risked my life to raid dungeons.

“Why did I do that?”

When I think about it now, it’s really funny.

I’m not the only hunter in Korea, so why did I try so hard?

The climax of all those expectations was the Dungeon Wave that unfolded around Gangnam five years ago.

When monsters poured out of countless dungeons and turned into chaos.

I fought at the forefront and succeeded in blocking the boss monster called Final Wave.

At that time, he received the title of ‘Protector’, which is only given to heroes of national salvation.

And, I lost something very big.

“There are still 5 years left… .”

There was only so much time left for me to exist as an S-class hunter.

Too much energy was used to solve the final wave.

Because the power was used beyond its limit, the circuit was permanently damaged, and a small hole was created in the core that stores magical power.

Every time I use my power, the circuit gets damaged little by little, and the small hole in the core is constantly losing magic power, albeit slightly.

Even now, he has lost more than 20% of his strength compared to his prime.

If five more years pass like this, my strength will drop to A-level level, not S-level.

“It’s all my karma, it’s my karma.”

Judging the situation at the time calmly, I think I would have eventually stopped it even if I hadn’t tried my best.

Since it is in the middle of Gangnam, I don’t know if more buildings would have been damaged.

I was just obsessed with the role of a hero because people were excited about it.

The interview with that guy that Madam reminded me of a while ago comes to mind again.

Besides those words, the guy added another word.

“Is it bad to live according to your desires?”

The orgy with the women was mutually agreeable, and the pregnancy turmoil was resolved by paying a large amount of child support.

It may be morally reprehensible, but he has never broken the law.

When I was in the thick of playing hero, I hated those guys to the point of death, but not anymore.

“I’m jealous, damn it.”

I envy you living like that.

I am so envious of people living their lives freely expressing their desires.

They’re probably still hanging out with all kinds of women in a hotel suite somewhere.

What is left for me who has lived a life of moderation?

What was left for me, who was coldly rejected by the wife I had, and who couldn’t even eat with my daughter, whom I raised with so much love?

“It’s fleeting, it’s fleeting… .”

I thought about sleeping with the madam who seduced me in a fit of rage, but I felt rejected.

“Tsk tsk.”

I was only imagining it, but I thought about what would happen if this was discovered later and people would be disappointed in me.

People’s expectations of me are like a straw in hand.

If you don’t hold on to even that, you really don’t have anything to hold.

It happened like that before I knew it.

“Uh… .”

When I was deeply depressed, a fat young man spoke to me.

“You called the assistant manager, right?”

“Ah, you are the substitute driver.”

“yes.”

A very young friend came.

He must have been in his early 20s at most.

I got a little anxious.

My car is a bit expensive.

This is the car I gave to my wife even though she stubbornly refused, insisting that she drive it in a manner that befits her dignity.

What was its name?

Anyway, I heard that it’s easy to get over 100 million won.

“Are you good at driving?”

“sure.”

When I asked the question out of anger, the young man answered with a sad expression.

It looks like a cute baby pig.

I think if you lose a little weight, your figure will really come back to life.

I didn’t necessarily say it out loud.

These days, I hear people who randomly give advice they don’t want are called old-timers.

I want to remain a cool guy who accepts everything from young people.

“Okay then, please drive safely.”

“yes.”

After handing the car keys to the young man, I got into the back seat.

Soon the car started.

Even objects that pass by quickly appear to me to pass very slowly.

As I read the letters written on the passing signs one by one, I saw a young man sitting in the driver’s seat.

“You’re a good driver.”

“haha… , thank you.”

“If I talk to you, please understand. “When I’m drunk, I enjoy talking with the drivers and going home.”

“Oh, yes.”

Since when did it start?

Was it around the time when the conversation between the couple, the conversation between the father and daughter, started to slowly stop?

The conversation got boring.

From then on, I started enjoying talking to the driver who took me there when I was drunk.

Since we were of similar age, the humor code was appropriate and we also had a good sense of empathy, so it was fun to talk about.

This is my first time seeing a young substitute driver, so I don’t know what this young man is like.

“Is the driver married?”

“Oh, no.”

“Then is there someone you like?”

“that… , yes.”

Judging by the way he hesitated before answering, it was clear that it was unrequited love.

In times like this, I need to give advice as an adult.

“If I find myself with a girl I like later. “That moment comes.”

“which… ?”

“Are you feeling like you wouldn’t mind living with this woman for the rest of your life, or that you wouldn’t mind living without this woman?”

“ah… .”

You probably don’t understand yet.

I was like that too back then.

“When that time comes, I want to propose like crazy. “I feel like I want to make this woman mine before someone else steals her.”

“… “I think I know what it feels like.”

I can’t believe I already understand that feeling.

He’s an excellent student.

But the important thing starts now.

“That’s the most critical time.”

“… yes? “Crisis?”

“Yes, crisis.”

The young man’s eyes, which had become small and buried in the flesh, narrowed.

“I don’t know what you mean… .”

It was understandable that I couldn’t understand it.

It would be absurd.

I thought that I wanted to live with the woman I liked for the rest of my life, and the moment I decided to propose was the most critical moment.

But, it’s a crisis.

“You may not understand now. But, believe me, when that time comes, just close your eyes and endure it.”

If you just endure that moment, the crisis will eventually disappear.

“Ah yes… .”

I guess he couldn’t accept it because he nodded with a hesitant expression.

“Keep this in mind. “Just hold on tight.”

If I emphasize it twice, I did the best I could.

After that, you are responsible for the consequences of your actions, whether you propose or not.

“But, that… .”

A young man who was concentrating only on driving suddenly started talking.

“Hunter Siwoo Son, do you not want to be with your wife right now…? ?”

Oops.

Did I get too excited about the story?

He hurriedly waved his hand and smiled, pretending to be relaxed.

“haha! Is that possible? My wife and I are still in a hot relationship. That’s just what other people do. “It’s not me, but other people seem to have a hard time getting married.”

“Ah, I see.”

Rumors start from the mouth of one person.

That young man said to his parents or friends, ‘This is a secret…’ The moment you start a story with ‘.’, the rumor will spread quickly and there will be no one in Korea who doesn’t know about it.

I’m vague, but I need to change the subject just to be clear.

“The driver is a student? Or an office worker?”

“ah… , a student.”

“Somehow, I thought you were too young. “Are you trying to earn tuition?”

“haha… , yes.”

It will be very difficult.

No matter how much it is for the sake of the future, how can it be easy to make money late at night by driving other people’s cars and even listening to the words of drunkards?

but.

“I’m jealous… .”

“yes?”

“I envy your youth. There was a time when I was young too, but when did I become so old? haha!”

He smiled with a humble expression.

The young man who had been laughing awkwardly along with me opened his mouth insinuatingly.

“that… , Hunter.”

“Please speak.”

“… “If Hunter and I could switch bodies, would you do it?”

“The driver and I?”

“yes.”

The young man and I are completely opposites.

I live with all the luxury, but I am old.

Nothing, but a young man.

Oh, is this the balance game that is popular among young people these days?

After thinking for a moment, I soon opened my mouth.

“Isn’t that too low?”

“As expected, Hunter, you have a lot… .”

“No, no, not me, but the driver.”

“yes… ?”

A young man asks with a puzzled expression.

“If you have youth, anything is possible, but it would be a waste to exchange it for someone like me. “Isn’t that right?”

“uh… “Is that so?”

It looks like he doesn’t understand.

Well, values vary depending on a person’s position.

I’m just around the corner from 50, so I don’t need anything else and just envy my youth, and young people who work day and night to earn tuition will be jealous of the leisure I have.

I lightly tapped the young man on the shoulder.

“Youth means that there are endless opportunities.”

“Haha, yeah.”

The young man smiled and answered with a brighter face.

When he smiles, he looks like a cute little pig.

I think if you just lose weight, your character will look brighter.

Among the people I know, there is a friend who is amazing at losing weight, so I introduced him to him… .

Oh, no.

Let’s not forget that the moment you tell someone else to get involved in someone else’s life, you become an old man.

The vehicle entered the gate.

The car landed smoothly in the parking lot provided in the yard.

“We have arrived, Hunter.”

“Oh my, we arrived quickly as we talked.”

I get out of the car and take out my wallet.

He took out a check worth one million won and handed it to the young man.

“Huh, Hunter. This… .”

“It’s because I really enjoy talking to the driver. Don’t feel pressured and accept it. You know? “That’s S-class hunter Son Si-woo.”

“I know, yeah.”

A young man accepts a check worth one million won with trembling hands.

It is clear that he is a friend with good character, as he can easily converse with older people.

A friend of this caliber would be worthy of having him as a son-in-law… .

“Not my daughter, Innoom!”

“Hehe… !”

“ah.”

Got ahead again.

“Oh, I’m sorry. “I suddenly found myself lost in strange thoughts.”

“Oh, no.”

At that moment, he looked very surprised, probably because I shouted at him.

“You had a hard time today. “Let’s go in now.”

“Oh, yes.”

The young man folded the million won check, put it in his pocket, and waddled away.

By the time we reached the gate, the young man turned back.

“Hey, Hunter!”

“yes?”

“I think I like Hunter’s body better than mine.”

Are you referring to the balance game from earlier?

“Haha, thank you.”

I wanted to smile brightly, but I ended up with a bitter smile.

If you looked closely at how I live, you would never say that.

“Thank you so much for your business.”

By transaction, do you mean designated driver?

“haha! “It was a good deal for me too.”

A young man bending down.

Because of my belly fat that sticks out like Mt. Namsan, I think 30 to 40 degrees is the limit.

With that greeting, the young man left the gate.

“He’s a very polite young man, um.”

I entered the house with a satisfied expression on my face.

A feeling of dead silence clung to my entire body, and my briefly good mood quickly subsided.

I grabbed the master bedroom doorknob and tried to turn it, but soon stopped.

I didn’t feel like sleeping next to my wife because of the smell of alcohol, so I went into any of the rooms decorated for guests, took off my coat, and collapsed on the bed.

“ha… .”

The smell of fabric softener from a newly washed blanket penetrates deep into my nose.

How great it would be if my life could be washed this cleanly too.

If you wash it like new so there’s nothing left and start over.

At least you won’t have to feel the same regret twice.

“Ha, what was I thinking…” .”

Stop thinking about useless things for a moment.

Slowly, the water horses begin to flock.

“okay. Tomorrow is tomorrow’s sun… .”

It will pop.

I fell asleep immediately.