episode_0017

The commotion that seemed like it would never end finally came to an end when Eunha, unable to bear to watch, threw herself on the hem of the universe’s pants and explained the situation in detail and at length.

-What? This guy repaired the weapon?

-Aren’t you being scammed again? Equipment repairs aren’t something that can be done with the push of a button, and you can fix it in a few minutes?

-Give me the weapon. You don’t have any appraisal skills. I’ll have to check it myself with [Item Appraisal].

-… … ?!

And there was a minor incident where the universe, which was carefully examining the weapon, jumped like a cat that saw a cucumber, but somehow it has come to this point.

Eunha kept bowing her head towards Sihyuk, who was sprawled on a chair in front of the table like a soaked cotton ball.

“I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m really sorry. I’m really sorry because of my sister… .”

“I’m sorry, I think.”

While Galaxy was rolling around with a sad expression on her face as if she was going to bang her head on the table, Woo-joo – Galaxy’s older sister – looked a little embarrassed and folded her arms, looking at him sideways and bowing her head.

Eunha’s eyebrows furrowed in surprise at the empty shell-like apple.

“Sister!”

“Why? I was wrong, but honestly, it was a situation that could have been misunderstood. I apologize.”

The two’s behavior was completely reversed. The cat that had caused the accident was acting proud, but the dog next to it was fidgeting for no reason.

‘At this point, I’m not really angry.’

Shihyuk smiled bitterly at the very mischievous appearance.

“It’s okay. It was a minor misunderstanding, and it’s all in the past, so don’t worry about it.”

“Did you hear that? Don’t worry about it.”

“Sister… !”

Galaxy gave another glare as she watched Universe shrug its shoulders slyly, but Universe didn’t even blink.

Shihyuk smiled faintly when he saw that. The attitude of the universe, which seemed like it was covered with iron plates, seemed somewhat rude, but as he had thought before, he was not particularly angry.

Could it be because the numerous anecdotes I experienced while in the guild in the past were even worse than this?

Shihyuk was not sensitive enough to be touched by such a stimulus. On the contrary, he somehow did not dislike Eunha’s sister as much as the other people who were his enemies.

It’s hard to explain exactly.

I had a strong feeling that it wasn’t that she had a bad temper or really hated me, but that she was deliberately creating this situation.

“Why are you laughing?”

He was acting sharply again, like a third-rate punk. It was as if he was trying to push me away by picking a fight for no reason.

Eunha poked her older sister’s side.

The sight of the sisters sitting side by side was extremely beautiful, like a masterpiece, but when you look at the situation alone, you get the strong impression that they are a grumpy older sister and a gentle and smart younger sister.

Look at it now.

Woo-joo, who was watching Eun-ha, who kept attacking his side, laughed and started to roughly mess up his sister’s hair. Eun-ha, who got angry, grabbed his sister’s side and started to tickle her.

If that older sister had really been eccentric and ill-tempered, that situation wouldn’t have happened.

It was a lovely sight that made him want to keep looking at it, but Si-hyuk decided to slowly change the subject.

Ahem, with a cough, his gaze focused on his sister and turned to Eunha’s waist.

“Now, leaving that aside, I’d like to tell you another story.”

…rapier.

His eyes gradually sank lower as he looked at the weapon.

As a craftsman, Sihyuk’s appearance of judging the equipment was quite cold and intimidating, so Eunha, who was intimidated by it without realizing it, crouched down and tightly grabbed the sleeves of her loose cardigan. Woojoo wrapped his arm around Eunha’s shoulder, who was startled, and glared at Sihyuk.

“Now that we’re talking about weapons, let me explain it properly. You may think it’s strange for me to say this after all the repairs, but I don’t recommend continuing to use that sword.”

“… … .”

“The reason is… . I believe that Eunha knows it too.”

It wasn’t that Shihyuk’s repairs were wrong. Rather, he finished them perfectly, right down to the last detail.

But that didn’t change the performance of that rapier. Just because it was a little well-maintained, a cutter knife doesn’t become the sword of the century. Likewise, the fact that that sword was of no use to the galaxy didn’t change.

Shihyuk guessed the truth by reading the experiences and memories contained in the weapon, and when he faced the galaxy himself, his guess turned into certainty.

She was a monster of a lifetime, a genius beyond compare.

“Mr. Galaxy is strong. The sword cannot keep up with the strength of her body.”

At first glance, the pretty girl looks like a small animal, which makes one want to protect her, but Shihyuk’s keen eyes see that her delicate and slender-looking limbs hide great abilities.

The real thing was so much more absurd than what he had pictured in his head after reading the weapon’s memories that Shihyuk doubted his own eyes for a moment.

“Strength, agility, and even the ‘wind’ ability you mentioned. Rapier is already of no use to Galaxy.”

The most notable thing is, of course, the extra senses brought about by that special constitution.

Galaxy, she said that she simply felt the other person’s energy as a hallucination or illusion, and inferred their emotions or thoughts, but it couldn’t have been that simple.

Being able to infer other people’s emotions and thoughts ultimately means being able to foresee and predict the other person’s intentions and subsequent actions.

Knowing how your opponent will move in advance means that you always have the upper hand in a fierce battle, and that means you have more options and room to maneuver.

If she had equipment that could fully utilize her abilities instead of that sword, she would never be in danger in any environment or fight.

“Don’t you realize that no matter how great and sharp your natural cognitive abilities, senses, and senses are, the sword is still holding you back.”

Was that all? In the midst of the crowd of people at the fair, Eunha alone detected Shihyuk’s wavelength that no one else noticed, and by feeling that wavelength and reading the mana pattern, she accurately located Shihyuk alone in that wide area.

The fact that he could perform such an act among the countless awakened people and countless manas within the exhibition meant that his supersensory powers were beyond the realm of psychological insight and even surpassed the [Mana Detection] skill.

And the ability to combine only the information you want from that overwhelming wave of information, along with the high level of concentration, sense, and computational ability.

“Galaxy is still growing. Even now, there are problems with the equipment, and the gap is getting wider.”

Even so, the galaxy was still continuing to grow.

As the saying goes, “chronic waiting”, the girl with brilliant talent had not yet fully blossomed her talent.

As a player who has debuted as a member of the strategy series, I am still immature in terms of both body and mind.

If it is this great now, what if you strengthen your resolve, increase your knowledge, gain experience, and even fully mature your body?

Even Shihyuk, who had god-like eyes, couldn’t hastily estimate just how high Eunha would reach.

“A [Unique Grade Weapon] that is one level better than your current equipment. Even if it is a [Rare Grade Weapon], you need to select and narrow down the items to obtain a new top-level weapon.”

“… … .”

Galaxy couldn’t deny it, because she was clearly feeling it too.

The life of the black inspector, the thing that must always be relied on, was something that Eunha knew. However, her sword had long since become an object that was not very pleasant to rely on. It was like a reed or a wooden stick, as if it would naturally break if force was applied.

It had been a long time since I had swung my sword with all my heart. Rather than swinging it freely, I was afraid of making a mistake and couldn’t meet the sharp teeth of the monster with my weapon. How many times did I reflexively release my strength right before my sword touched the nape of my enemy’s neck at the moment of determination?

But, but if it goes wrong again-

“I know what you’re saying, but that’s too much interference.”

Unable to bear to watch Eunha bit her lips, Woojoo stepped forward. She swept her long side hair behind her ear and made a low, threatening noise.

“Do you think that’s too much interference?”

“I am… .”

“It’s okay, just stay still, Eunha. As the CEO of the company and your manager, this is something I should be doing.”

Woojoo met Shihyuk’s gaze as he held Eunha in his arms, who was crouching like a rabbit and licking her lips.

‘Oh, I see.’

Only then did Shihyuk seem to understand why he didn’t find her rude attitude unpleasant.

If Eunha was the innocent girl of the world, then Woojoo was a womanizer. She was wary of her surroundings, trying not to show any gaps. It was not an illusion that her provocation seemed artificial.

“This is our problem, so we’ll solve it ourselves.”

The universe was deliberately counting down the days. The reason was – there was something it wanted to protect.

Standing in front of a girl who was hurt by something, he was blocking everything.

These sisters, whose age gap was as big as their height gap, felt more like a deformed, twisted mother-daughter relationship than an older sister and younger sibling.

“We have a schedule, so I think we should get up. Thank you for repairing the weapon. If you leave your contact information, I will send you a small gift later.”

It was a tone that was spit out after chewing it out. Eunha, who was being held by Woojoo, shook her head in a startled manner, indicating that she should stop, but Woojoo was unmoved. While Eunha, who was being held in his arms, adjusted her posture so that it was comfortable, he looked straight at Sihyuk and gave him a strong gaze as if he was not going to give up.

Despite such bold gestures, Shihyuk did not hate her-Woojoo.

Rather, I felt a little happier.

“What happens if I don’t leave my contact information?”

“Well, I don’t think there’s a need for a separate case, so I’ll just take the goodwill.”

… All mothers, women who have something to protect, are sometimes the lowest people in the world.

He is the most oversensitive person in the world, and he has no hesitation in acting even though he knows he will look bad to someone.

Even if others curse you for being mean and mean, you can do anything for your precious child.

The universe was willing to be the butt of the abuse and the blame for the galaxy.

Even though the method was very wrong, Shihyuk felt like a mother who was overly sensitive to her daughter’s wounds.

“… Could you please tell me what the circumstances are?”

“That’s just useless meddling. I hope outsiders don’t interfere recklessly.”

I don’t know what made the universe like that, but she was completely cornered. It wasn’t just the galaxy that was hurt. The universe had some kind of wound related to it, too.

In a crowded situation, the cat-like woman bared her teeth and raised her claws in a wary manner toward the unknown stranger. While bleeding profusely, she hid her curled-up baby in her arms, strongly conveying her intention not to back down no matter what happened.

“… .”

“I won’t tell you.”

“… … .”

“Even more so for awakened production-type idiots like you.”

But no matter how strong and firm her desire to protect her family was, she was human. It was human nature to be afraid of hurting and being hurt.

Shihyuk thought that the glaring eyes were slightly wet.

-.-.-

Although Shihyuk was the type who felt rejection at first in human relationships, he felt neither discomfort nor reluctance towards Woojoo, who openly showed hostility.

The universe, prepared for both criticism and hurt, did not hate or dislike Si-hyuk. Rather, he seemed pitiful and pitiful.

I don’t know what made her like that, but – being willing to sacrifice and dedicate oneself to one’s loved ones, regardless of race, age, or era, may seem infinitely lowly to some, but to others, it is the greatest being in the world.

That flag rendered useless even the mental barrier inherent in Shihyuk’s mind.

‘Would the Master have acted like this and shown these feelings for me?’

Master Baek Hyeon-man, who once endured all the guild’s accusations and criticisms to protect him.

Just as he treated his disciples like sons and grandchildren, Shi-hyuk, although somewhat late, was now able to consider his respected teacher as a true family member, as a father.

Although regret is a very bitter emotion, the memories of Hyun-man contained within it warmed his heart.

Maybe that’s why. Even though he didn’t resemble his teacher in face, personality, or age, and even though his methods weren’t right, Woo-joo’s heart that thought of his family made Shi-hyuk suddenly think of his teacher.

Shihyuk wanted to know more about them. He was interested in the special existence of Eunhaha and the existence of Woojoo who was tightly bound by family love.

“As I said before, I will not charge you any additional fee. However,”

He didn’t want to let them go like this.

“I would like to participate in your schedule too.”

The blacksmith who had reached the level of a god took the first step toward getting to know others.

It was a seemingly insignificant step, but the world called it destiny.