episode_0389

Monday morning.

It’s finally the beginning of a new week.

‘What should I do during vacation?’

I have plans to go to an association in the U.S., but other than that, I don’t have anything else to do.

There’s about a week left until the schedule, so I need to think about something to do until then.

‘Or maybe I should take a break for the first time in a while.’

I was tired because I moved around without a day off.

Sometimes I just want to sleep and not think about anything.

“When will you be back today?”

“Well, if nothing happens, I guess I’ll be back right away.”

“Then you’ll be back late.”

“….”

I quietly swallowed my coffee as Scarlett, who was sitting in front of me, spoke.

Maybe it’s because I’m not feeling well today.

“Scarlett, what are you going to do?

“Just in case, I think I’ll check on Dahee’s condition and then go find a new job.”

“What, a new job already?”

I clapped my hands while looking at Scarlett.

It’s amazing that you’re already trying to escape unemployment.

“Yes. I’ll probably work as a freelancer instead of commuting like Iris Guild, but it’s not that bad.”

“From what you’re saying, it seems like a good job. Where is it?”

As expected, she is Ace Scarlet.

I can’t believe you’ve already found such a good job.

“Hoyeon also knows this person. She is Dr. Kang Hyorin, who works as a professor at the academy. Her subject is probably hunter studies.”

“Dr. Hyorin Kang? Oh, the head of the Korean branch of the Iris Guild?”

“Yes. The person who saved Miss Dahee.”

“Of course I remember him. He’s a very kind person.”

He is a very grateful person.

Although I paid a price, I provided a greater service than that.

I told you to contact me later if you needed anything, but I didn’t because I didn’t have anything in particular, but now I’m connected to Scarlett like this.

“I guess I’ll have to come see you later. But I submitted my resignation to the Iris Guild. Is it okay if I work for Dr. Hyorin Kang?”

“It’s okay. I’m not affiliated with the Korean branch, but I’m a freelancer. Besides, I’ve known Dr. Hyorin Kang from the beginning.”

“Aha… then it’ll be okay.”

I munched on the toast I had prepared for breakfast and stuffed it into my mouth.

I have to go to school soon.

As it is the last day, we must cheer up.

“Do your job well… and please take care of Da-eun and Da-hee as well.”

“Yes. I will watch over you for the time being.”

Scarlett decided to stick with Nam Da-eun and Nam Da-hee.

Even though the pandemic has been eradicated, elements of anxiety still remain.

I said goodbye and left the house.

All of the cadets I saw on the way to the academy were in an excited mood.

Probably because vacation starts now.

There’s no special event, but there’s a lot of chaos.

-What are you going to do on vacation?

– Wouldn’t it be nice to go see the sea?

– ocean… ? Why?

‘Everyone is just thinking about having fun. ‘I’m going to have a hard time.’

What a bunch of dogs.

I also want to go to the beach.

As I walked, thinking about nothing, I soon arrived at the academy.

It was still noisy inside Class A, so I quickly sat down between Lucy and Rumi.

“Good morning, guys.”

“Yes, bye!”

“Good morning, Mr. Hoenn.”

I looked at the two in a familiar way and started talking, and Rumi continued speaking while clenching her fists.

“We’re going to go on a diet.”

“diet?”

“Yes. I’ve gained weight these days.”

“…you guys?”

If I lose more, I think I’ll die.

As expected, women seem to have a different perspective than men.

The conversation with Lucy Rumi was a meaningless chat, but it made me feel at ease.

“Hey guys.”

“Da-eun! Are you a little late today?”

“Ugh. I have some work to do for a moment.”

Nam Da-eun also arrived quickly.

He probably at least warned Nam Dahee to be careful.

Grumble-

“Okay, everyone be quiet.”

As soon as Nam Da-eun came in, Professor Kim Jin-hyuk also came in.

The cadets began to quietly listen to Professor Jinhyuk Kim, and it was hard to hide their excitement just by looking at their shoulders shaking.

“As you know, all events have been canceled due to the recent increase in terrorism. It is said that there is a power competition between demons in Seoul, so please do not do anything dangerous.”

“”yes!””

“The most important thing is your own growth. Resting is good, but I hope you don’t just play, but experience as much as possible in a safe place. Since I have more work to do, make sure not to have an accident.”

The last words were said while looking at me.

I feel a little sorry for the professor.

It has nothing to do with me, but it just adds to the workload.

Professor Jinhyuk Kim sighed as he looked at the cadets not paying any attention to what he was saying, and then continued.

“Anyway… I believe you will do well. There are many professors who remain at the academy even during vacation. If you have any questions to improve your development, please come visit us at any time. Dismissed!”

“thank you!”

As soon as Professor Kim Jin-hyuk turned his back, the cadets started chatting excitedly.

I don’t think it was like this when I was in college.

It seems like we’ve all become closer because we’re all taking the same class.

Lucy, who was next to me, also started talking to me.

“Shall we party? Party!”

“You suddenly want to have a party?”

“Yes. Vacation celebration party! Let’s gather in the club room. Do you want to come too, Da-eun?”

Lucy, whose tension rose tremendously, grabbed Nam Da-eun’s arm.

Nam Da-eun, who didn’t know if her name would be called, opened her eyes wide.

“… me too?”

“Yes. I think it would be good if Da-eun came. It will definitely be fun.”

“There are a lot of board games in our club room.”

“Ah! If Da-eun comes, we can play a game with 4 people.”

Nam Da-eun was at a loss for Lucy and Rumi’s sudden invitation, but then she turned her head to me.

I chuckled and shook my shoulders.

If you want to go, you can go. Why are you looking at me?

“Okay. Da-eun, you should go too. Your younger brother will finish later anyway.”

“Uhm, I understand.”

“Okay! Let me introduce you to our special place.”

“That’s right. It’s a secret base.”

“Secret base…? Wasn’t it a club room?”

Lucy and Rumi held onto Nam Da-eun’s arm as if they were excited.

I never thought there would be 4 people gathered. This is precious.

Come to think of it, it’s a party, but there’s no food?

“Lucy, is there anything like cake in the club room?”

“Oh. I didn’t prepare today.”

“Then I’ll buy it. It was delicious there last time.”

“Mr. Hoyeon, you need a reservation there.”

“If you can’t find it, go buy it somewhere else.”

I volunteered to be in charge of the cake.

Since I’m a man, I have to do this.

‘I hope Da-eun gets along well.’

The three headed to the club room while chatting.

It’s such a joy to become such close friends.

I slowly walked out of the academy.

It’s good that Da-eun is making friends.

Da-hee also said she met a new friend. Da-eun needs to make a friend too.

‘But Dahee, are you really doing well?’

Actually, I was worried a lot about the way I looked at home.

Because I still felt like my mental age was young.

Still, I’m relieved that he seems to be doing well at school.

I walked the streets of the Academy while looking at the map.

Seeing so many cadets walking around after their vacation, it looks like the cake shop is fully booked.

“It was here, right?”

I entered a cake shop with a pretty sign.

There were a few customers and staff inside.

It seems like everyone has reservations, but I’ll have to ask just in case.

“Hello. Is it possible to order a cake right now?”

“Oh, I just happened to have a reservation canceled. It’s a strawberry cake. Is that okay?”

“Yes. Please take that.”

Strawberry cake.

I think that’s probably what I ate last time.

I was lucky because they said there were no reservations at the time.

“Mom! Please buy me this.”

“Okay. Don’t buy cookies instead.”

“All right!”

There was a cute boy right next to me, and the way he asked his mother to buy him a cake was quite cute.

I must have been cute like that when I was young.

‘I wonder if my child feels that way too.’

Something feels strange.

Rebecca and Baek Ayoung want to have their own child, but I don’t know what to do when I have a child.

We need to take measures for this too.

“Let’s go quickly. I’ll wait.”

Measures are good, but the women in front of us are more important.

I received the cake from the employee and walked out of the store.

Now all that remains is to return to the academy.

Creepy-

at that time.

I got goosebumps all over my body.

I checked my surroundings as a chill hit my spine.

‘what.’

A sudden feeling of unknown fear and an ominous energy constricting my body.

I was in a hurry to raise my magic power, but when I realized that my combat senses were not activated, I just accepted the magic power surrounding me.

If you see that your combat senses are not activated, it means that the opponent has not noticed you or is not hostile.

As I naturally turned my head and looked around, I saw a man standing out among the crowd of people.

He was walking down the street as if nothing had happened, but his face clearly caught my eye.

The tired, drooping eyes and sunken pupils gave off a gloomy energy, but even so, the guns visible from the eyes gave off a strange incongruity.

I checked the man’s face again.

Aside from the anxious energy radiating from his body, his face showed some kind of confidence.

And having played the original, I know his face better than anyone else.

The only criminal in the world wanted by the World Hunter Association.

Mine is the leader of Pandemic, the worst terrorist group in human history, and carries the highest bounty.

‘… … Maestro?’

I couldn’t believe my eyes.

Why is that man here?

He wouldn’t be a man who would expose his body like that.

Could there be a terrorist attack here? No, that doesn’t mean he’s coming in person.

My heart was pounding with a different feeling from the feeling of battle.

Even though I tried to calm my heart with the special [Clear Mental Ability], the tremors did not stop.

‘Let’s avoid it.’

This is not a person you can face alone.

Moreover, there is a very high possibility that other demons are hiding.

I swallowed my saliva and looked at his profile, but suddenly he turned his head.

The Maestro looked towards where I was.

I turned my head as naturally as possible, but I couldn’t avoid eye contact for a brief moment.

‘You have to avoid this place first…’ .’

widely-

I took a step toward the academy.

And, as soon as I took one step, I heard a voice whispering in my ear.

“hello?”

“….”

“I’m sorry. Can I ask you directions?”

“….”

I slowly turned my head.

The slightly smiling Maestro came closer to me.

It was obviously more than a hundred meters away, so how did they come so close in an instant?

Even though the rune barrier was in place, the Maestro naturally broke through the barrier and spoke to me.

“hello?”

“… I’m sorry. I don’t know much about the geography here either.”

“Ah… I see. I understand.”

I tried to hide my trembling and barely answered the needlessly intelligent voice.

The Maestro bowed his head and walked away from me.

‘what. Is this the end?’

I looked blankly at his back.

A seemingly defenseless gait and a state of defense without any barriers.

I don’t know why he approached me, but there has never been a better opportunity than now.

‘It might be possible now.’

The time it takes to summon the Arc and hit the strongest magic is less than 3 seconds.

Right now, I can kill you before you even react.

gulp.

“….”

However, no magic power entered the body.

I unconsciously lost strength in my knees due to the frustration that was constricting my body.

The cake fell on the floor, but I didn’t have time to worry about it.

In the end, I was able to move my body only after I could no longer see his back.

“What the fuck….”

I cursed.

Is this fate?

I was finally able to understand what Chiron had said in France.

It is said that humans cannot defeat him.

They say fate is with you.

When you see that kind of energy coming out, you can’t help but say those words.

Different from strength… It was an energy that was difficult to explain.

But it’s okay.

‘You can move next time.’

I clearly remembered the sensations I felt today.

I don’t know why he showed his face to me, but it was a mistake.

I will never do such a pathetic thing on our second meeting.