episode_0056

“… nice to see you. This is Jinhyeon Yoo. Would you like to sit down first? ?”

“Yes, yes hehe.”

The woman’s pronunciation was slurred again, as if she was biting her tongue. I tried my best to control my expression, but my earlobes were still bright red.

I sat down on the sofa across from me and glanced at the business card the woman handed me with both hands. The text is engraved in gold on a dark background, allowing the content to be seen at a glance.

-S&C VIP Department Team Leader Myo Sang-ah

“… You look older than me, so you can call me whatever you feel comfortable with… ”

“No, no!!”

My cautious proposal was blocked by the fierce tossing back and forth dozens of times a second.

“How dare I… Big Master has instructed me to take charge of Little Master, so if you ask me to do anything… !”

At that moment, I felt like sighing, but I barely swallowed it. Actually, there was a hint from the time he reacted calmly even after seeing the mask. As expected, it looks like he received a hint from the leader in advance.

-What is this guy complaining about so much? Dude, shouldn’t you think that if you are treated like a prince, you will be happy!

Suddenly, something the leader had done in the past flashed through my head. At the same time, a tingling sensation comes to my forehead where I ate the honey chestnuts.

But no matter how much time passes, I can never get used to being treated like this or the title I am called by. Each and every one of them is just extremely burdensome.

Even if I know that I come from a rural area, will others still look at me the same way?

“… ”

Anyway, my discomfort isn’t that important right now. I don’t have much time to spare if I have to go back before sympathy’s bedtime.

“It’s no different, but this time, I’m trying to customize some equipment to be used in an external request. I left behind everything I used in the unit because it was nominally a supply, and the ready-made items from the cradle were not suitable for my body… ”

The official equipment for the cradle had to be used only from Dain Heavy Industries, which is owned by Sehwa’s sister and Seungheon’s family, but in cases where it was exposed to the outside world, such as external requests or festival tournaments, equipment from personal sponsors could be used.

I can’t tell you how fortunate I felt when I first saw this regulation.

Dain’s equipment could not be considered bad by any means, but perhaps because it was manufactured with supply in mind, it was quite different from the equipment used in the military.

When I caught an antennae snake, I broke the blade several times, and their anti-attacker’s uniforms were very dull, which was a bit out of sync with my fighting style.

“Well, the products from Dyne Heavy Industries are not bad, but there are still many shortcomings when compared to our S&C. As expected, little master, you have a great eye… !”

Team leader Myo Sang-ah, who had barely managed to control her expression, nodded as if she was satisfied.

My older sisters told me not to accept sponsorship from shabby companies, but there was no need to do that in the first place.

The owner family of S&C is the Heukryeon Sa clan, the director’s original family. I had been using their company’s equipment since I was in the military, so I didn’t see any reason to change.

“The other things are okay, but first I want to match the anti-intruder suit and blade. I have to start the request within a few days, but is it possible before then?”

“Hehe, you don’t have to worry about that at all. We will allow you to receive it immediately within two days, not just a few days. Okay then… ”

Myo Sang-ah takes out a catalog from her bag and spreads it out with a confident expression on her face. He then began to explain passionately.

“Then let’s look at the intrusion suit first. Speaking of S&C’s flagship line, it is of course the Odin series. As far as I know, the great master also uses Odin.”

“Odin was too heavy for me. The military used Heimdall, but it felt like the mobility of the joints was a bit poor… ”

“Aha, then… ”

She runs her fingers through the catalog. As I flip through a few more sheets of paper, something catches my eye.

“How about this?”

“DA-1 It’s Night Stalker. Although its magic protection is a bit low, it has excellent physical protection and mobility, so it is a model usually worn by public security agents who deal with ordinary criminals and mutants. It’s not a very good item for you to use, so… ”

“I’ll take this.”

“Yes?”

This is an intruder suit with specifications that exactly meet my needs. In the first place, magic defense is not a function I would consider, rather, mobility that matches the predictions and physical defense are more important.

“No! never! If I give something cheap like this to the little master, my head will be… !”

“It’s the perfect model for me. I’ll keep it a secret, so please keep it this way.”

Team leader Myo Sang-ah stubbornly refused, but in the end, the decision is up to the user. She ended up throwing up her hands in response to my persistent demands.

“Heeing… ”

“Thank you. And I would like the blade to be K-3 Marvelous.”

I then ordered additional blades for the model I was originally using.

It was originally an item that the leader had left in the warehouse due to difficulties in using it, but unexpectedly, it was a perfect fit for me, so I continued to use it.

According to the leader, it boasts powerful destructive power by increasing the Stellite alloy ratio to 50%, but it is a model that requires such a high input that wizards who cannot support the conversion rate cannot use it in the first place.

But the conversion rate has nothing to do with me…

“Marvelous? As expected, your skills are amazing. As far as I know, there are less than ten wizards in active service who can bring out the full potential of Marvelous… ”

“And can I buy some drugs?”

“S&C does not deal with restrictions, but if you want, we can of course get it for you. What do you need?”

“Stimulants and accelerators. Both are needed in very high doses. I used Eritin and Recsa when I was in the military, and they weren’t bad. If possible, use those products… ”

“Yes? No! Never!”

Contrary to what he just said, the team leader was shocked and shook his head in a stubborn manner.

“Absolutely not! Eritin and Recsa are emergency medicines that are only used in life-threatening situations! Both have unbelievable side effects… If you gave me something like that, I would be the same… ”

The momentum is so fierce that it seems like foam is coming out of the mouth. But I have no other choice. For me, who is insensitive to medicines made specifically for a magician’s body, to be effective, the dosage needs to be at least high.

And I don’t really have any intention of writing anything either. I tried taking it only once, but even then, I had to suffer from illness for several days. That was the first and last time I was scolded severely by my sisters.

In any case, it’s just to prepare for emergencies.

“You said it was okay no matter what. I will definitely keep this a secret too. And I will also say good things about you to the team leader.”

“Well, if that’s the case… ?”

I thought he had a somewhat snobbish temperament, so I poked him lightly, and fortunately, it seemed to have had an effect.

“By the way, you are more stubborn than the great master… ”

The team leader, who eventually accepted all of my requests, sighed and shook his head. Afterwards, we exchanged a few light conversations and got ready to head back as the sun was setting.

“Then this should be enough. But how on earth did you become friends with the girl from Jeokhwa? From what I can see, he is really… It was difficult… ”

“… It just so happened that it happened like that. But are things really bad these days?”

“Don’t even talk. It’s an emergency because of the pigs in Paecheon, emergency.”

Team leader Myo Sang-ah frowned as if she had a headache.

“Last month, they passed the Article 25 regulation in the National Assembly under their leadership, and in fact, it is the same as a bill aimed at us, who have a monopoly on the high-end anti-violence clothing market. Well, in times like this, the great master should represent us at the Supreme Council… He doesn’t care about such things… ”

She lamented at length.

“Still, I’m glad that even the little master is getting excellent grades from his cradle. You also have good performance in external activities. Although I don’t have any ill feelings towards the young lady from the Baek family, thanks to the master, her influence… ”

“… ”

When I first heard from the principal that the leader and older sisters could be harmed, I honestly didn’t really realize it. I was just uncomfortable with even the slightest possibility.

But when you hear a story like this, you can’t help but feel it more deeply.

I feel like my shoulders have become a little heavier, and at the same time, I feel fortunate that the principal’s request is progressing well.

“Well, are you looking for students who can be sponsored by S&C?”

“Of course. We are a company that supports not only individuals but also cribs. Just based on the accumulated amount of donations, it will definitely be in the top 3.”

“Then, can you check out the students Ha Ye-na and Shin Moo-young, and if it’s okay, could you offer to sponsor them as well? Both of them were in the top 10% during their first practice, so their skills are clear.”

“If it’s Master’s recommendation, it’s a sure thing! All right. I will check it myself.”

Team leader Myo Sang-ah proudly puffed out his chest and boasted. Yena knew less than me, and I was a little worried about Muyoung due to his difficult personality. Still, wouldn’t this be okay?

“And please send us an invoice for payment… ”

“Are you kidding? Come in quickly.”

Team leader Myo Sang-ah waved his hand and kicked me out of the cafe.

***

When I returned to the cradle, the sun had already set. Still, it wasn’t that much later than scheduled.

However, upon returning to the Beech Tree Dormitory, an unfamiliar scene unfolded before me again.

The back of Yeon Yeon-ha, who was loitering at the front door without going in.

And the peanut sitting on its stomach at its feet…

“What are you doing?”

“Huh, huh… ”

When I asked the question, Yeon-sik trembled as if she was startled and turned her body toward me.

“Why, why are you coming so late… ”

“… It came earlier than I said. Are you seeing something strange again?”

“Well, that’s not it… still… ”

He still seems very afraid of a recurrence of his pitiful symptoms.

As I open the dormitory door, I hear footsteps following behind me.

One for humans and one for four-legged animals…

As I look at my feet, I see Peanut’s back as he trots into the dormitory, very naturally.

“… Isn’t it really your cat?”

Yeon Myeong-ha asked in a voice full of doubt.

“No.”

-Myan!

When I immediately deny it, I hear a small cry and feel teeth lightly biting my ankle.

Pity immediately headed to the bedroom, and I also headed to my room next to it.

When I saw Peanut, who naturally followed me, I let out a sigh. Now, feeling half-given, I placed him on my lap and lightly scratched his fur with one hand.

While listening to the sound of Peanut snoring happily, I found a familiar stationery and started writing a letter to my sisters.

Are the leader and the sisters doing well? The letter I received a few days ago was the last news from them. He said he took a break and moved to the East, and that there was no need to worry as he was living a boring daily life. And there were three long letters each telling women to always be careful.