episode_0124

“It’s not that someone else helped you… two C-class people were harmed by that woman?”

“Oh, that’s right! It’s real!”

A time when dark clouds cover the sky and block the blazing sunlight.

In a cheap studio used as a hideout by a trio of delinquents, a heated conversation between a man and a woman was going on.

A woman with her arms and legs tied to a chair,

A handsome young man opens the refrigerator and calmly takes out a can of coffee.

Despite the young man’s light humming, the woman, whose hands and feet were tied with cable ties, cowered abjectly.

He exhales heavily with a face filled with fear. One eye, which was swollen from being hit, seemed to be uncomfortable and he kept blinking.

“So, are you letting me live now? Hehe… I don’t need the money…!”

“I would have spent a day looking for a woman like you just to hear something like that.”

Chiikㅡ.

A young man who opened a cool can of coffee from the refrigerator and savored its taste suddenly frowned at the sweet, cheap taste.

He then pours the remaining coffee on the woman’s head and smiles.

The woman made a smiling face to please the young man even a little.

One eye is swollen, and the lip is burst and bleeding, but he smiles awkwardly.

“Your phone was turned off? Were you planning on abandoning your colleagues and running away alone?”

“Eh, that can’t be possible. It broke down when I was running away from that woman. Please believe me!”

The young man’s eyes move softly.

In a dark studio, where traces of life still remain, the faint smell of blood lingers.

The young man clenched his bloody fist and took out his cell phone.

The time is already 10 am.

It took a full day to find and capture the woman in front of me on my own, without the help of the association.

It’s not that Hunter doesn’t sleep for a few days and it doesn’t put a strain on his body, but it’s unpleasant enough.

“…So, why did you lose to D-Class? I heard that two C-Class attacked, one went missing, and the other hasn’t even woken up yet.”

Next question.

The woman realized that her life was at stake with every trivial answer and cried out desperately.

“It’s because of that woman’s weapon!!”

“weapon?”

“An old jigsaw! Hyung-cheol, who injured his wrist with that jigsaw, suddenly collapsed with foam at the mouth! It must have been poisoned or an ‘artifact’! If it weren’t for that, your request would have been successful!”

The answer from the woman tied to the chair. Dark red blood flows from the burst lip.

The young man was stroking his chin and thinking.

‘I heard there were no signs of poisoning… so it’s an artifact? “Why does a D-class person with no backing or guild have a ‘weapon-type artifact’?”

An old jigsaw. I remember it.

This is the weapon used by ‘Aqueous’ to fight against [artificial monsters] in the D-class exam.

Even among hunters who use all kinds of weapons, the jigsaw was a very unique weapon, and because ‘Won Aek’ looked so outstanding, it caused a bit of an uproar.

Thanks to the association’s quick action, things soon quieted down… but that’s not what’s important.

What’s important is that in promotion tests where the use of artifacts is prohibited,

The fact is that the ‘undiluted solution’ used a jigsaw.

‘The test proctor is not an idiot and must have checked for artifacts. However, it is impossible for a D-class hunter with only ‘recovery skills’ to deal with two C-class people with an ordinary jig saw.’

An object that is neither ordinary nor an artifact.

What is it?

What is certain is that it is more valuable than any other ‘battle artifact’.

The young man, who was assessing his future, smiled with joy that he could not hide.

Like an adolescent boy who discovers a fun toy inside the chocolate he picks up to enjoy.

‘okay. It’s better to take it off when it’s wrapped tightly… How many years does cheating during a test result in a license suspension?’

When you don’t have anything in your hands, it’s easy to cling to those around you.

It might be worth taking a stab at.

The handsome young man thought of the apartment where ‘Won Aek’ lived.

A shabby 9-story apartment.

The name must have been… ‘Saetstar Apartment’.

… … .

“Well, then… you’re releasing me now, right? Yes??”

At a time when the young man was lost in a sweet fantasy.

The woman tied to the chair carefully spoke.

Fighting. Tuk.

Raindrops began to fall one by one, as if they had had enough rest.

A young man who was watching the rain hitting the window of his studio apartment turns his head to the woman.

A woman with a chapped lip and a swollen eye looks up at him.

Tsk…

A small clicking sound.

The young man took out his cell phone and checked the time.

“Why should I release a villain whose license was suspended for murdering a colleague?”

“I did everything you wanted!! I told you everything to do and everything to answer! And… and I told you it was a false accusation…!”

A woman with her arms and legs tied up sheds tears as clear as rainwater.

What her voice contained was cold resentment.

Or sadness.

Pain and fear mix together to form a lump.

The young man picked his earhole.

It was good to save the messy trio, but everything from the way they handle things to their mental head is messy.

That’s why they’re falsely accusing me.

It’s a good thing to be self-employed.

“If you do me a favor…! He said he’d give us the money and our license back! We’re also wanted as villains…!”

“Yes. Yes, that’s right.”

While appropriately responding to the sudden lament about my situation,

The young man gathered up his mana.

“If that’s the case, please… I heard you’re an employee of the association… My brothers… what should we do now…”

“I shouldn’t have lived a good life.”

“We don’t kill…!!”

Suddenly…

The woman’s head falls off.

It takes my breath away.

… … .

… … .

Tooru… Beep.

“Hello? Team leader, do you remember the thugs who messed with the ‘undiluted solution’ in Euncheon-gu this time?”

ㅡ ㅡㅡ…

“Yes, they are. But the woman who ran away was also part of the gang? I tried to catch them, but the resistance was so strong that I had no choice but to kill them.”

ㅡ ㅡㅡ… ㅡ…!

“Then let me run away?… Ugh, I’ll send you the location.”

ㅡ ㅡㅡㅡ… ㅡ. ㅡㅡ…

“Ah~ Our ‘undiluted liquid’ almost got hurt, so we have to take action~.”

… … .

… … .

… … like that,

Leaving only a tiny core in my heart,

My breath stopped.

… … .

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Clap!

“Welcome, sister~!… Are you wearing thick clothes?”

“cold.”

14:00.

Humid weather that rains on and off due to forgetful dark clouds.

Eunha came out of the house wearing a thick sweater and arrived at Bangul’s house.

This is a luxury housing complex lined up near [Euncheon Academy], the best academy in the country.

Among them, the two-story house located in the very corner… too large for a single person to live in, is the home of Eunbangul, the owner of the cafe.

‘Because it is an academy where the best talents gather, famous guilds and companies will also be snooping around the academy. There must be many students from wealthy families… I guess that’s why a housing complex like this was built near the academy.’

It is moderately far from ‘Saetbyeol Apartment’.

It’s a short distance by car, and it’s not too burdensome to walk…

… … In Euncheon-gu, where these expensive housing complexes are lined up, Eunha once again feels that the owner of Saetbyeol Apartment, who has only one apartment, is amazing.

‘It’s been a while since I’ve been here. ‘Has it been almost two months?’

Eunha quietly looked up at Bang Bang’s home, where she had been visiting for the first time in a long time.

… … .

Today is a party to celebrate D-class hunter Eunha’s belated promotion…

It’s just a day to get together and have fun.

In the past, we would go to each other’s houses and play whenever we had time, but since Eunha picked up [The Black Book], we haven’t been able to do that even once.

That’s why Eunbangul prepared this party in the name of celebrating her promotion.

Click!

The bunny girl took out her camera and took a picture of Eunha in her sweater.

“You slept cold again, right? Come on in! Nari has already arrived, and Harin is a little late due to work.”

“She just hangs out at the cafe and it’s no big deal.”

“That’s right.”

A voice whispering in my ear.

Ban Harin appeared silently, clinging closely behind Eunha’s back.

“Hyaaa!!”

A startled Eunha swung her arm and screamed, and Ban Harin, who was hit in the stomach by her elbow, pretended to be in pain with his usual expressionless expression.

I could easily avoid it, but I got hit on purpose.

“It hurts.”

“Because I hit him because he was in pain. He said he was going to be late for work.”

“Yes, I am working.”

“What? I’m just late because the game I was playing took so long?”

“This is the problem with multiplayer games. Once you start, you have to be glued to the computer until you finish.”

“Don’t play games if you have other things to do.”

“It’s not easy.”

Ban Harin, who slyly avoided answering, pointed to the wide open gate.

Pure white rabbit ears are soaring high into the sky, waiting for the galaxy.

Eunha was shivering from the cold that hadn’t gone away since yesterday, but she raised the corners of her mouth trying not to show it.

‘… … Yes, today is a day off… let’s take it easy. Just stay one night and go back to your apartment and you’ll be fine.’

Rumbling… The sound of the suitcase’s wheels is cold.

Eunha, adjusting her thick sweater, entered the rabbit house with the two people.

… … .

What catches your eye as you enter the gate is a small yard.

The green grass is moistened by the monsoon rain and shows off its freshness. In the pond in the corner, nameless fish are swimming with stupid faces.

It’s as if a photo has been cut out and brought to reality.

I feel overwhelmed by the visuals that I only see in dramas.

Eunha passed through the yard and entered the front door with Baeul wrapping her arms around her.

Whenever I saw it, the luxurious interior welcomed Eunha,

I make eye contact with Nari Kang, who was wandering around the shoe rack.

“Ugh, Eunha… I’m so scared here…!”

Nari Kang, who was restlessly twiddling her blue hair, found Eunha and fell into her arms.

I’m frustrated with my sweater.

“I wish only Mr. Ban Harin would do the damn thing.”

“It’s too much.”

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Eunha patted Kang Na-ri’s back and looked around the house.

After passing through the entrance hallway, you will find a spacious living room. A large wall-mounted TV is hung on one wall of the living room, and a rectangular glass table is placed in the center of the living room.

Around the table is a high-quality, L-shaped sofa that can seat several people.

To the left of the wall where the wall-mounted TV is hung… The large glass window connected to the yard has blinds that block the view from the outside.

And behind the living room, there is a U-shaped wooden staircase leading to the second floor.

It really is like a rich person’s house.

How much does a house like this cost?

“……Eunbangul’s house is always spectacular to see.”

and,

Such a magnificent house,

It was filled with numerous photos.

Photos large and small are neatly hung on the ceiling and walls.

In a high place out of reach, photos of all kinds of objects are arranged like categories…

At a height that the rabbit girl can reach, there are pictures of Eunha lined up.

From photos from three years ago to photos taken just a few days ago.

According to the clothes worn, according to the date, as if past memories are engraved.

There are a large number of photos that cannot be compared to those hanging on the board in the cafe lounge.

What I feel is a madness that is heartbreaking.

Was Kang Na-ri so frightened by the sight in front of her that she couldn’t even go inside and was just lounging around in the shoe closet until Eunha came?

“This… is this okay, right? Boss Eunbangul, are you okay?”

“What is it? It’s just a picture.”

Eunha walked to the living room, leaving her suitcase in the shoe rack, and answered Kang Na-ri’s question casually.

“Are you okay, Eunha? Seeing your picture up there like this?”

“Not really? It’s because Baeul-ri likes taking pictures.”

“…Am I strange?”

“Oh, hurry up and get in. There’s someone behind you.”

So, Eunha and the cafe family,

I entered Eunbangul’s house, which was full of her photos.

… … .

… … .

Time passes.

The sun sets and it rains.

… … .

It’s a normal, enjoyable holiday.

… … .

… … .

“Sister! I’m going to wash the dishes, so please take out the trash.”

“okay.”

Eunha, who was playing a game with Ban Harin, came out to the front door holding a trash bag.

A cold warmth passes over her cheek.

Sagagakㅡ.

The sound of insects in the grass.

The sound of the footsteps of an unknown insect.

Sounds familiar.

“Give it to me, girl.”

“Oh. Thank you.”

I handed the garbage bag to the elderly security guard who happened to be sitting in front of the gate with newspapers spread out.

okay. We should live like this, helping each other.

Kkeikikㅡ.

Eunha went back into the house.

The night was deep.