episode_0299

The amount spent on the entire laboratory equipment is approximately tens of billions of won.

Even using all kinds of expensive machines, it lasts for at least tens to hundreds of days.

A process that would otherwise have taken years was reduced to just a few hours thanks to the abilities of one person.

she asked me

“Your eyes… “Can you see any magical power?”

He answers with a pleasant smile towards her, who has finally arrived at the correct result.

“answer.”

And the mask that was firmly placed on her face shatters.

“that… !”

Han Joo-hee is biting her lower lip hard with a frown.

I know very well what that expression means.

When my self-esteem or something I value is damaged by someone else.

She used to make that kind of expression.

If it’s worth anything at this point, it’s probably… , Isn’t this her magical achievement?

She asked me with a trembling voice.

“… “What does visible magic look like?”

A wound from which it is impossible to estimate whether or not one can recover.

Even though she is in pain, she confronts me with a curiosity that she cannot suppress.

To this I.

“well.”

He was very arrogant and put off answering.

Just a few minutes, no, just a few seconds.

Even then, she would struggle with the thirst brought on by her intense curiosity.

I slowly, very slowly opened my mouth, savoring that painful expression.

“Colorful thick smoke or haze.”

Magic power is often seen in forms such as smoke, haze, or water.

Things that can flexibly change shape at any time and are made of materials that can become anything.

Maybe it only appears to me that way, and it may be because it appears that way that it is able to exercise such control.

“The magical power that I see is generally in that form.”

“Smoke, haze… .”

She repeats the words I said, thinks them over, and nods her head as if she empathizes.

“It’s intuitive. “Magic power is a free resource that can bring about change in any form.”

Even when shocked, they are quick to accept information.

Her question continues.

“I definitely said it was colorful.”

“I did.”

“Are colors divided according to the nature of magical power?”

“that’s right. “Colors appear differently depending on their properties or properties.”

“then… .”

She raises her magic power with one hand.

“My magical power… “What color is it?”

A vague and sad expression.

Do I really want to know what color my magical power shines in?

“Red.”

Her magic power, which has a high concentration of fire magic power, is red.

First, it is not cloudy like the drug contained in red pills and dark red like blood.

“No, rather than that.”

It’s much clearer and cleaner than that… , if I may say so.

“It would be more accurate to say it is bright red.”

A noble, elegant bright red like the color of her hair.

“… okay.”

Did he like the color of my magic power?

She stood silently for a long time, looking wistfully at her hands that had raised their magic power.

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After clearing her confused mind, she quickly processed the tasks in front of her.

This is thanks to the fact that the property analysis, which was expected to take the longest time, was completed in one go.

After that, all you have to do is input the property values into the analyzer, add them to the database, and find the combination formula that best responds to them.

After frantically tapping on the computer powered by the magic stone, she finally takes her hand away.

“… “It’s enough now.”

Complex modifiers floating on the screen.

“If we add the refined technique to the tester, we will be able to detect the reactions of new drugs.”

“Thank you for your hard work.”

This time I meant it.

There are only a few people in Korea who can put together such a complicated technique so quickly.

But she seemed driven to the point where she couldn’t even take these simple words at face value.

“Suffering… “You did it all, not me.”

A self-deprecating smile painted on the corner of his mouth.

I don’t know how long it’s been since I’ve seen you look so droopy.

therefore… Is this the first time since I was completely broken by a witch I ran into when I was at the height of my fame as an A-lister?

Seeing things like that, I wonder what to say… .

“… “Do you think this situation is funny?”

Han Joo-hee glares with a sharp gaze.

It’s just as she said.

I am smiling.

I’m so happy about the current situation.

“I just saw Hunter Joohee Han looking downcast… , I feel like I can finally smell something human.”

I’m intoxicated by the scent of someone I haven’t smelled in a long time.

In fact, this is just a secondary reason, and the biggest reason is something else.

He succeeded in flattening the bridge of her nose.

Even with the magic that Han Joo-hee is so confident about.

An immense, incomprehensible pleasure runs down my spine.

“ha… .”

She didn’t respond in any way to the ridicule given in the relaxed tone of a winner.

No, I would say that it is impossible to do it.

I have so many talents that I don’t know if I can have them even if I study for a lifetime.

It’s so much fun to see what it looks like now… , this state should not last long.

Because it would be difficult if I gave up on discovering and obtaining my abilities.

“Shall I give you some hopeful news?”

When I throw the bait, she jumps up and down.

“If you’re making fun of me, you’d better stop. There is no room to accept any more… .”

“Overwhelming control over magic power, and eyes that can see magic power.”

I completely ignore her sharp remarks and open my mouth as I please.

“It wasn’t revealed due to a trait.”

His control over magic power has become stronger, and he has eyes that can see it.

Although it was given after awakening, it was not an ability engraved into the body due to a characteristic.

as it were… , meaning something given due to innate talent or acquired factors.

What does this mean?

“If we understand the principles of the ability through research, Hunter Han Joo-hee may also be able to have it.”

I don’t know if it’s the ability to steal someone else’s characteristics, or if it’s the ability to exchange them.

Abilities engraved as characteristics cannot be coveted.

However, if the abilities given to me are in the realm of pure talent, things are different.

The study of magic has reached its present state through unprecedented emergence and innovation.

Just when things seem a little more stable, a new standard appears that breaks the existing system, shakes up the magic world, and then takes its place.

Now that the hunter society has become fully established in this world, such unconventional innovations have disappeared for quite a long time, but you never know.

An incredible ability that could shake up the existing magic world.

It’s very unlikely, but through research and training, she too might be able to obtain it.

The look on her face when she heard everything I said was truly worth seeing.

A clear lotus flower blooming in the dirty mud.

It was as if I could see a ray of hope rising from the face that was cruelly distorted due to the difference in talent.

She asked me again and again.

“really… , are you sure? “It’s a talent that has nothing to do with characteristics.”

To instill a little more confidence, I immediately nod my head in response.

“If you wish, you can swear through a blood oath.”

Then she shook her head.

“no… , no. “That’s it.”

The flame that had been extinguished in her slanted eyes is rekindled.

Eventually, the desire begins to burn brightly.

She whispered in a low voice with a faint smile on her lips.

“If only I could acquire this talent… “It’s not impossible to do.”

It’s so small that you can’t hear it well.

It seems like he wants to do something by acquiring this talent… , what exactly is that?

She raised her head and parted her lips.

“There are a lot of experiments I want to do.”

There must be a lot.

Because I need to dig into the source of my abilities and acquire them for you.

It would be difficult to find this out through any experiment.

“All experiments from now on… “These things are impossible without your help.”

It would be possible to head the ball onto bare ground.

Of course, you can only start, but coming up with an answer will be almost impossible.

Knowing that, she also abandoned the high-handed stance she had been taking.

Now, in her eyes, I am at least on equal footing.

Even the look in his eyes that seemed reluctant to me for inquiring into my private life had disappeared everywhere.

“I need your help.”

“… … .”

For a moment, I saw her from the past.

『I need you.』

With just one word, I was taken aback.

For me, who was abandoned by my parents as soon as I was born and lived on my own, there was nothing sweeter than a word of need conveyed in an earnest tone.

Anyway, I’m a little jealous of this.

In the past, I went through hardships for three years just to hear those words.

Her words continue.

“I will give you whatever you want within my power. no… “I’m willing to take on even if it means going a little too hard.”

In fact, this is no different from saying that he will do whatever I want in a material sense.

Because in this Republic of Korea, there is nothing that she cannot obtain by overexerting herself.

But like I always said.

“That would be nice, but I’m more curious about Hunter Han Joo-hee than that.”

Then, with a slightly clouded complexion, she bit her lip and then answered with a resigned expression.

“… Of course, we will strictly follow the pledge.”

That’s right.

“If that is kept, I will have no reason to refuse the offer.”

A deep smile blooms on her lips.

“then… !”

“Previously.”

But it’s still too early.

“I wish I could start by paying for today’s research and continue the conversation… .”

“… … .”

First of all, we have to make them pay a fair price for this experiment.

“… great. “A promise is a promise.”

“Hehe, that’s right.”

A promise is a promise, cancer.

She, who had easily predicted that everything would go wrong if she took a backward stance from the beginning, asked me with a detached look on her face.

“so… “What do you want to ask me this time?”

“well.”

Actually, I haven’t thought about it.

No, to be exact, I have a lot to ask, but I don’t know where to start.

After thinking for a moment, I came up with the simplest yet most effective question.

Depending on how I answer this question, the attitude I must take in the future will also change.

“Did you love your husband, Son Si-woo Hunter? no.”

This is not it.

What I want to ask about is not the past.

“Are you still in love?”

“… … !”

Eyes so wide as to tear apart.

Soon she turned her head away from me as if she had committed some crime and answered in a low voice.

“… “I don’t know.”

A completely unexpected word shook my mind mercilessly.