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“So you want to sign a contract with us.”

In the small cafe in front of the house, a total of five people, including Geon-woo, were sitting at one table, so the space seemed very narrow.

“Yes, that’s right. Let me formally introduce you. My name is Geon-Woo Kim, the guild master of the Fairy Guild and a Class A Hunter.”

Since I had already introduced Arin and Suah, this introduction could be said to be for Chaeyun and Nahyeon, who came in after grocery shopping and quickly came out together.

“This is my hunter registration certificate, and this is my guild registration certificate.”

After completing the introduction, what Geon-woo brought out on the table was a hunter registration certificate that clearly stated his identity and an official guild registration certificate.

These days, hunters have become more common, and the opening of guilds has become more common, but it was difficult to forge, so I didn’t think it was a forgery.

There was only one question lingering in the minds of the four people.

‘why? Us?’

It was a question that they asked because they felt that they were not ranked for guild sales as they had not registered as an official engineering school.

Not only Arin but others who cannot fight due to trauma.

There was no confidence in themselves at all.

Arin wasn’t the only one thinking about quitting being a hunter.

This was even more so because Chae-yoon and Na-hyeon, excluding Su-ah, were also thinking about it as if they were eating a meal.

“Although it is a new guild, we will give you a reasonable deposit and we will also write a contract. As you may be anxious, we will also receive notarization from the association and the court.”

Regardless of the court, receiving the association’s notarization meant that it was a document that would be effective not only in Korea but anywhere in the world.

It was bound to cost a considerable amount of money and time.

So, naturally, it was an option that was usually applied only when signing contracts with high-level hunters.

“Oh, no. It’s not like we’re high-level hunters or anything like that to be treated like that.”

Of the four people who only looked at each other, Arin spoke up as the representative.

No matter how much I thought about it, the conditions were very good, but the conditions were so good that I ended up taking it.

Even when I read the contract, there was no poison clause at all.

Rather, I couldn’t help but be even more suspicious because there were provisions that could be detrimental to the guild.

“Please provide growth support in addition to activity support. Moreover, the guild takes 3 of the by-products and we take 7.”

In general, unless you were a high-level hunter, the percentage taken by the guild was generally higher.

Hunters above C level who were said to make good money also received settlement at an average rate of 7 for guilds and 3 for hunters.

“If you are dissatisfied with the ratio, we can correct it up to 9:1. Of course, hunters will take 9.”

“Yes..?!”

“No, what is that.. what nonsense..”

Instead of trusting Gunwoo, who was offering treatment that even high-ranking hunters could not receive, suspicion was growing.

“Wait a minute, Hunter Kim Geon-woo. Why are you doing this to us? To be honest, I don’t really understand.”

Chae-yoon, who had been listening quietly, finally composed herself and asked.

“That’s right. I don’t know how Hunter discovered it or how far he knew about it. Honestly, we are not hunters who deserve that level of treatment.”

Arin, who nodded her head in agreement with Chae-yoon’s words, also spoke about her own reality.

As there was no gate to enter today, she did other things at home, and Arin was thinking about quitting being a hunter until just before Geon-woo came.

“Furthermore, I can’t even use skills because I have trauma. This means that all you can do after entering the gate is act as a porter.”

He did not talk at length about his trauma.

However, Arin seemed very anxious as she spoke about the situation she was in, and it seemed like she would collapse at any moment.

Geon-wu had some doubts as it seemed different from what he heard from Seo-jun.

“It’s okay. It’s definitely not easy to overcome trauma, but the guild will help you. So that Arin Hunter can stand up again and do what he wants to do.”

Seojun’s voice in my ear was still full of confidence.

Although he was anxious because he didn’t know much about the girls in front of him, Geon-wu had strong faith in Seo-jun.

Therefore, without hesitation, I handed the words I heard in my ear to Arin, who was filled with anxiety right in front of me.

“..Trust your eyes. We will definitely help you stand up. We will help you do everything you wanted to do.”

Those words couldn’t help but be very sweet to Arin.

Just when I was about to give up everything, he showed up, whispered sweet words, and gave me a rope.

“…How much do you know?”

But that made it even more confusing.

Will the rope in front of my eyes truly become a rope, or will it become a rotten rope and push me into an even bigger abyss?

It was a desperate opportunity that came in a difficult situation where it was difficult to even distinguish between them.

“Most people know it all. There will be no cases where the guild unilaterally cancels the contract after signing it. If the contract is broken, both the guild and the guild building’s name will be lost. We have also included a clause saying that everything will be transferred to your name, so you can hold on to it with confidence.”

There was strangely infinite trust in Geon-wu’s eyes.

Of course, that trust was not toward Arin or the others, but toward Seojun.

To the people in front of me, the trust seemed quite strong, and I felt like I had gained a little bit of trust.

“So, I want to ask what the reason is for doing it that way. There is no merit at all, for us.”

It was frustrating.

I didn’t think I would be able to understand it if I didn’t hear a clear explanation.

Some people could say that it was a blessing, but it was because I had experienced rock bottom.

Rather, I had no choice but to look at the line in front of me even more carefully.

This time, if the wrong rope breaks and you fall back to the floor.

Because at that time, I really didn’t think I could stand up.

Because I was desperate, I became even more cautious.

“Because they are such people. I know how to think carefully about the things that are in front of me rather than simply holding on to them. These are people who know how to reveal their weaknesses first even in the face of good opportunities.”

I could feel the sincerity in Geon-woo’s words, which he spoke little by little.

It had to be that way.

Because the sincerity being conveyed to them now was Seojun’s.

“And because they are people who do not think of it as a flaw and continue to try and move forward. That’s why I want to be with you.”

All the words that were conveyed were Seojun’s words, but Geonwoo also thought that hard work was a talent.

Unfavorable situations such as low rank, poor treatment, and expulsion from the guild you entered with high hopes.

In a situation where all those bad things were piled on top of each other, there weren’t many people who could work as hard as they did.

It would not be wrong to say that Seojun also fell in love with such efforts.

“And I saw potential in the hunters. They are clearly capable of reaching great heights, but it was unfortunate that they were not provided with an environment suited to that.”

Questions appeared again on the faces of those who were just quietly lowering their heads and listening to the continued words.

“..We can go to high places?”

This time, Sua was the first to open her mouth.

From the first time Geon-woo started talking, I was just listening, twiddling my fingers, but this time I couldn’t help but come forward.

Su-a was a completely non-mainstream dagger, and her level was low, so she couldn’t even remember ever being contacted by the guild.

Although I tried to hide it, I wanted to become stronger.

He thought that he wanted to become a strong blader that everyone preferred, not a fringe blader like the top hunters.

“Yes, I’m sure. One day, you will reach a place that no one can surpass, Hunters.”

“How are you sure?”

A look of earnestness appeared on Su-ah’s face.

It also seemed like he was anxious to seize the opportunity that was prepared for him.

“…such an ability, um. You have. Well, I.”

Su-a tilted her head at the sight of Geon-woo going from talking well to rambling.

Even so, Geon-wu felt that it was a bit wrong for him to take away the abilities of the person he respected.

It had gone limp.

It seemed as if I could see Seojun tapping his forehead beyond the receiver.

“Keuhm, anyway, so. Have you made up your mind?”

No matter how much Seo-Jun hides behind Geon-Woo and tries to persuade him by showing his true feelings.

This would not have been accomplished if the people in front of them were unwilling.

But Seojun was sure.

Since they are clearly people who have not neglected their efforts even at the bottom, they will not do something foolish like missing an opportunity that has rolled in front of their eyes.

“.Okay, I’ll sign a contract.”

And the prediction came true.

At a time when everyone was waiting for Arin, the leader, to make a decision.

Eventually her lips opened and words of affirmation flowed out.

It’s a business with nothing to lose anyway.

Let’s believe in that possibility one more time.

It may have been a bit of a hasty decision, but Arin made that decision.

Moreover, more than anything, Chae-yoon and Su-ah had been showing signs of wanting to join the guild for a while, which made their decision even more so.

“Okay, then let’s go to the guild office together to fill out the contract. We also called in all association staff and court officials for notarization.”

After hearing those words, Arin realized that Geon-wu had never even thought about a situation where they did not accept their offer.

‘..I feel like I’ve been manipulated like a fool.’

Even as she was thinking these thoughts, a question mark remained lingering in Arin’s mind.

‘But no matter how much I think about it… the words I’ve said so far don’t seem to be what this person said.’

It was just a hint without any basis.

That’s why I didn’t say anything related to it.

However, the sprout of doubt that has bloomed is growing faster than expected.

No one knew yet.