episode_0021

“… ?”

Jin Seo-won looked at the combat uniform I was carrying and gave me a puzzled look.

It felt like he was asking why he was wearing this.

“Surely you were planning on working as is?”

She slightly lowered her head to check her clothes.

Then he raised his head again and gave me a look as if asking what was the problem.

‘Actually, it’s probably good.’

Jin Seo-won was wearing casual attire: a solid-color long-sleeved T-shirt and jeans.

It was a simple combination, but the sophisticated doll-like appearance and beautiful proportions made it feel like a model was wearing it.

There will probably be no major problems with simple office work or simple activities.

“The clothes you’re wearing right now are pretty, but it’s right to wear appropriate clothes when training, right?”

But she wasn’t recruited for that.

“Did you bring something like these sweats?”

“… No.”

“That’s why I brought a combat uniform. Wear this just for today, and buy one for dinner.”

Although Jin Seo-won showed a puzzled reaction, he silently received the combat uniform and headed to the locker room.

In the meantime, I briefly explained the situation to Bang Han-na and Kim Na-rae, who happened to be taking a break.

Jin Seo-won is currently here on a temporary basis, and he thinks he is here as a staff member.

So the ultimate goal is to have them become regular team members within a month.

“Yes… ?”

“I thought you were a staff member?”

The two people gave me a look as if they were saying it was a scam… .

In fact, in some ways, it is true that it is a job fraud.

For her, to be exact.

Wouldn’t it be much happier to be a successful hunter than to become a Heavenly Demon?

In that sense, it is correct to view my deceiving Jinseowon as a kind of white lie.

“Anyway, I think I need to pay more attention to Seowon for the time being. Of course, I absolutely do not mean to neglect you. We will extend the feedback time further than now, so don’t worry about that. Did you understand what I said?”

Na-rae Kim quietly nodded her head in the affirmative… .

Bang Hanna just stared at me blankly and didn’t show any reaction.

It seemed like he was thinking about something else.

“… … .”

Afternoon training resumed again.

Without fail, I showered praise on Jin Seo-won, who came after changing out of his combat uniform.

“… . How do combat uniforms look good together? This isn’t easy to fit in… . I can be a fitting model.”

She had light brown hair and was wearing a combat uniform of a similar color, and although it had a tight design, perhaps because she had a pretty body, no corners were visible.

“Then I changed my clothes… . Let’s start with physical training first.”

“… Physical training?”

“It’s not just physical training, you wear this around your neck.”

I handed her the magic stone necklace she had used before and briefly explained the theory of magic operation.

“Magic power is the same as muscle. The more you use it, the better you become. If you can delicately manipulate your magic even while moving your body, it will be of great help in actual battles.”

Jin Seo-won nodded as if he understood what I said and quietly put the necklace around his neck.

“First, shall we do some stretching?”

“… Yes.”

The first day consisted of explanations about team discipline and system and light physical exercise.

Unexpectedly, she was physically better than I expected, just better than expected, but closer to below average.

‘I’ll have to do some hard physical training for the time being.’

I envisioned the future of the new team, Seoul City Hall, considering the status and level of Jinseowon.

and… .

I was suddenly able to realize that the situation had gotten much better.

S-class main dealer and A-class tank. Plus a versatile B-grade supporter.

It can truly be said to be an ideal combination.

Is that it?

The staff and team members all follow what I say, there is no particular noise in the team, and I even have full authority over the team.

At this level, we can say that this is a team that would be difficult to fail even if they wanted to.

‘You’re lucky.’

As the situation was getting better on its own, I inadvertently raised the corners of my mouth and began to think of countermeasures while thinking about the upcoming events.

*

next day.

“Wide your stride!”

“Yes… !”

With Jin Seo-won joining, Kim Na-rae and Bang Han-na’s training also began to accelerate.

“Hannah. Put on more shields. Pull it further into your body like this so you can release the attack. Do you understand?”

“Yes!”

“Let’s do it right away.”

Do Ji-hyuk patted Bang Han-na’s shoulder to encourage her to cheer up and left the booth.

Bang Hanna looked at his back blankly… .

Soon he let out a heavy sigh and hid his face behind his shield.

“… ha… .”

She was feeling a deep sense of self-destruction from the moment Jin Seo-won joined.

I feel a deep sense of self-destruction for being secretly jealous of Jin Seo-won.

Do Ji-hyuk explained that Jin Seo-won was the type that needed a lot of attention, and Bang Han-na was fully aware of that fact.

To Bang Han-na, Jin Seo-won looked like a child who had just started walking.

Perhaps because it was still unfamiliar to him, he was introverted and surprisingly quiet, and communication was difficult to the point that I wondered if he lacked social skills.

It was understandable that Do Ji-hyuk clung to her and took care of her as if she were taking care of a child.

but… .

Even though she knew all these facts, Bang Han-na was jealous of Jin Seo-won.

Just because he receives a lot of attention from Do Ji-hyuk.

Moreover, Do Ji-hyuk did not discriminate against Jin Seo-won and the existing team members.

He increased the feedback time to the point where Bang Han-na herself felt it, and began to provide more detailed guidance to the point where it seemed like nagging from the sidelines.

Of course, Bang Han-na was also very happy to be receiving attention from Do Ji-hyuk.

So I felt even more ashamed of myself.

‘… I’m trash… .’

Hanna Bang was so ashamed of herself.

I even thought of him as petty, greedy, and irredeemable trash.

A piece of trash who wants more attention on a topic he has no ability in and, like a child, only wants to be seen as special.

I wanted to impress Do Ji-hyuk, so I gritted my teeth and focused on training, but… .

I couldn’t stop my insides from rotting and falling apart.

“Guys! Let’s take a break!”

Time passed again and it was time to take a break.

Do Ji-hyuk left for a moment to talk with Han Gyu-ri and Kim Jun-hyung.

Only the three team members were sitting on the bench installed in front of the booth, each taking a break.

“… … .”

At that time, Bang Han-na glanced at Jin Seo-won sitting next to her.

Then, I secretly checked Jin Seo-won’s body.

Just like Lim A-rin who was secretly looking at Bang Han-na one day.

‘… It’s normal… .’

Bang Han-na unconsciously compared her body to that of Jin Seo-won and felt a strange sense of superiority in the fact that her body was better.

And that moment.

‘… What am I doing… ?’

Hannah Bang was shocked to discover that she had once again harbored shameful thoughts.

Of course, it wasn’t a problem because he didn’t say it out loud, but the fact that he even thought that way was so shocking.

“… ha… .”

That was the time when Bang Han-na let out a heavy sigh and constantly blamed herself.

“… … ?”

Jin Seo-won, who was quietly eating his appetite, began to look around as if he was looking for something.

I felt thirsty and started looking for water.

‘Am I thirsty…? ?’

Bang Han-na, who is quick-witted, was able to quickly realize that Jin Seo-won was looking for something to drink.

He glanced down at the drink bottle he was holding.

“… … .”

If you want to drink something, there is plenty.

There is a water purifier installed inside the training center, and there are also ionic drinks that Gyu-ri Han and Jun-hyung Kim brought, and you can share the drinks that Han-na Bang is holding right now.

but… .

Sigh─

Bang Han-na turned her head away, pretending not to know anything.

I had to feel ashamed of myself to the point where my eyes were shaking, but

She held onto her drink bottle tightly as if she would never give it away.

“… … .”

In the end, the break ended without Jin Seowon having anything to drink.

Do Ji-hyuk returned on time and informed the three of the resumption of training.

“Guys. Let’s start again!”

Na-rae Kim went straight to her booth, and Hannah Bang went straight to her booth… .

“… Over there.”

Jin Seo-won, who hesitated for a moment, grabbed Do Ji-hyuk and quietly asked him a question.

“What’s wrong?”

“… Water, please… .”

“Huh? Didn’t you get it earlier?”

“… Yes.”

“Oh my… . Then, do you want to drink mine first? I took a sip on the way in, but… .”

“… Please.”

Jin Seo-won must have been quite thirsty, so he immediately took Do Ji-hyuk’s drink and put it to his mouth.

“Ah… .”

Hannah Bang, who was watching the scene from inside the booth, deeply regretted not handing over her drink.

*

That evening.

“Thank you for your hard work!”

After finishing training, Bang Han-na changed her clothes a little slower than usual, packed her bags, and left the training site.

‘… I should just buy a can of beer… .’

Although I had training scheduled the next day, I felt like I wouldn’t be able to survive without at least drinking.

“… ha… .”

At that time, I was sighing deeply and walking slowly out of the training center lobby.

“!”

I ran into Jin Seo-won, who was standing blankly at the entrance to the lobby.

‘Why is he here?’

Bang Han-na, who was suspicious of Jin Seo-won’s appearance earlier than her, smiled awkwardly and spoke to her.

“I haven’t gone yet… ?”

“… Yes.”

“Who are you waiting for… .”

Right then.

“Huh? Has Hannah gone yet?”

Do Ji-hyuk appeared.

“F, producer! uh… . I’m going to cover it now!”

“Really? It just worked out well. I’ll give you a ride.”

“… yes? ah… . Yes!”

Bang Hanna felt better at the thought of being able to return home with Do Ji-hyuk.

but… .

That joy was short-lived.

Bang Han-na, who took a seat in the back seat of the car, looked at Jin Seo-won in the passenger seat.

‘… We were going together… .’

Actually, it was something I expected, but it felt strange when I actually encountered it.

“… … .”

So Do Ji-hyuk drove to Bang Han-na’s house first… .

Still, Bang Hanna was secretly happy about the small detail that she was being treated with subtle consideration.

In fact, he was taking Bang Han-na first because he wanted to eat with Jin Seo-won, who was not eating properly.

Bang Han-na, who had no way of knowing that fact, was very satisfied with just being cared for.

“Can I park here?”

“Ah. yes You must be tired, but thank you so much for stopping by!”

“Okay, go in carefully. Rest well.”

“… Goodbye.”

Arriving home, Bang Hanna said hello to the two people and got out of the car.

And when I became alone again, the feelings of self-destruction that had ebbed away began to come back.

“… fool… .”

Bang Han-na, who felt sorry for herself, did not go straight home, but bought a pack of beer from a nearby convenience store.

I didn’t want to get too drunk and interfere with training the next day, so it was a bundle.

“Puha… !”

After returning home, taking a shower, and having a quick dinner, Bang Hanna quickly downed six cans of beer without any snacks.

“… Ugh… . fool… . idiot… .”

She was so drunk that her tongue couldn’t even tangle, and she was complaining to herself… .

Tiring─

At that time, a short notification rang on the cell phone that was lying on the floor.

It means a message has arrived.

“… ?”

Hanna Bang quickly picked up her phone and checked the messages.

“… Huh?”

I was sobered by the shocking content.

[Producer: Are you busy right now? I have a story to tell you. Can I see you for a moment? ]

It was Do Ji-hyuk’s message.