episode_0557

You can see as much as you know.

“I really like that word.”

Inside the limousine heading to Gangnam.

The words of her eldest brother, who was sitting next to her out of all the seats, disturbed her ears.

“Even when looking at the same object, each person has different feelings.”

That was correct.

She did not know about the family where she lived for nearly 20 years before being allowed to leave.

What is the darkness lurking in that house?

What kind of people are these people who take care of themselves with a smiling face?

And what is the value of a woman named Lim Na-eun in this house?

“In that sense, Kim Do-jin, that friend is truly amazing. You became so successful when you were only in your early 20s, right? Alone, without even a family name or anything.”

Lim Ji-hoon admitted.

The abilities and power possessed by an individual named Kim Do-jin.

But that’s okay.

Future Group.

It is insignificant in the face of a company that has expanded beyond the narrow territory of Korea and into the world.

“I think we can beat our driver Jeong.”

He asked his driver, who was in the middle of driving.

“How do you feel, Driver Jeong? Can you win in a fight with Kim Do-jin?”

he answered.

“At least I don’t think I will lose.”

“Ah, you’re still the hottest hunter in the world, but aren’t you overconfident?”

“Because reputation and skill are not necessarily directly proportional.”

“That’s true too.”

If anyone heard it, they would have scoffed.

Just ask the driver if he can take on an S-class hunter, and the driver replies that at least he won’t lose.

Isn’t this an impossible question and answer without going out of your mind?

But she knows.

The fact that the crazy conversation between the two people was not at all empty of lies.

‘I did not know.’

I knew that he was a class A hunter who used to be popular in the past.

Even though he did not retire due to injury, his skills are still fierce.

okay.

I just thought that was the case, but it wasn’t.

‘I never thought it would be that strong… .’

Did you say that you only see what you know?

As an A-class hunter, she visited home and felt a wall as soon as she faced Knight Jeong.

A wall so high that it seemed impossible to overcome, similar to the feeling I felt when I faced Kim Do-jin.

That means.

‘Are you sure. Driver Jeong is an S-class hunter.’

Otherwise, I can’t explain the sensations I’m feeling right now.

So I was surprised.

Why on earth is an S-class hunter acting as my eldest brother’s driver?

That wasn’t all.

At her home, which she visited after a long time, she saw at least three people who were presumed to be S-class hunters.

And that too among those who have taken good care of him until now.

The moment she realized it too late, she began to see her home as something other than just a home.

Yongdamhohyeol (龍潭虎穴).

A huge fortress that no one can overcome.

“I’ll say this again out of anger, little brother.”

It was from then on.

“I know. No needless talk… , I won’t do it.”

She gave up resisting and accepted her fate.

“Heh, yes. I got it.”

Lim Ji-hoon quietly watched his younger brother from the side.

A resigned attitude and facial expression.

I really liked the look, which reminded me of a sick chicken and withered flowers.

Because he was like that too.

After confirming the true power of the family, I was so surprised that I even suffered from anxiety.

So I thought it was fortunate.

It’s not that I’m weak, it’s that I think it’s natural to be like that.

‘Then that’s it.’

I felt a little better.

* * *

Naeun came to visit.

“It’s been a while.”

“Yes… .”

A casual greeting.

At the same time, look at her face.

emaciated

The already thin guy became even thinner, as if he had stopped eating and drinking for a while.

Anyway, there’s no way I would have starved in a rich family.

Even if they brought it to me, they didn’t eat it.

There is a lot I want to say.

But it cannot be taken out easily.

“Now, as Hunter Kim Do-jin said, I came directly with the person involved.”

Lim Ji-hoon, Vice President of Mirae Corporation.

This is because he is sitting next to Naeun, watching with his eyes wide open.

So I put aside all other words and asked her.

“Your brother requested termination of the contract.”

“… … .”

“Do you want it too?”

The guy who was silent for a while soon nodded his head weakly.

“… that’s right. I’m sorry to everyone, but I… I don’t want to be a hunter anymore.”

Of all the things I feared, the worst thing happened.

The eyes that always had a gun in them are cloudy.

For some reason, it means that you have accepted and resigned yourself to the situation you are in.

“Are you serious?”

“… Yes.”

I am ready.

Even if it’s not the future group, but even worse ones come, we can fight.

It is better to die while resisting fiercely than to have what I hold in my hands taken away.

Of course, I don’t think I’ll lose if I fight against the entire future group.

However, this is only possible if Naeun’s will is supported.

Only when the person directly asks for my help and wants to escape can I intervene in earnest.

That’s why I try to persuade you again.

“Tell me what you really want. Don’t pay attention to what other people think.”

Then Lim Ji-hoon’s face hardens slightly.

I guess I was worried that my younger brother might be tempted by those words and say something.

A light of worry passes over the cloudy eyes.

Should I say it or not?

I am struggling with two options.

But even for a moment.

The light that appeared for a moment suddenly disappears without a trace.

“Contract… , cancel it.”

“… … .”

At this point, I’m curious.

Could it be that Lim Na-eun’s trust in me amounted to nothing more than this?

or not… .

“Now, since the person concerned said this, let’s stop wasting time and terminate the contract. We will also give you as much penalty as you want.”

Was what she saw so great that even her firm trust in me could be shaken?

It’s starting to come to me.

“Yes, of course.”

Can not help it.

As long as you show up like that, it is no longer possible to hold on to the contract.

For now, we have no choice but to do whatever they want.

I finish the story appropriately and tear up the contract I had prepared for her just in case.

“Ah… … .”

There is sadness on the face of the guy who is watching this in vain.

The eyes become moist, as if tears are about to pour out at any moment.

But even though it formed, it did not fall.

I’m trying my best.

I tried my best not to shed tears.

Meanwhile, Lim Ji-hoon asks.

“Are you sure you don’t mind not getting a penalty? I hope there will be no more conversations about the same thing in the future.”

“It’s okay. My mind will never change.”

okay.

Now and in the future, my heart will not change.

The mindset of never letting go of something once you have it in your hand.

“If that’s the case… , I understand.”

Lim Ji-hoon gets up from his seat.

Then Lim Na-eun, who had been sitting blankly, slowly got up.

A precarious movement that makes you feel as if you will collapse at any moment.

Either that or not.

Lim Ji-hoon slightly bowed his head towards me and gave his final greeting.

“Please excuse me as I am behind schedule.”

“Ah, yes.”

And then he grabbed Lim Na-eun’s arm and left the guild leader’s room.

Until you leave the building.

Lim Na-eun did not look this way even once.

It seemed as if he was struggling to forcibly cut off the lingering feelings that remained in me.

* * *

Everything is ready.

By amicably terminating the contract with the guild, all ties connecting her to the world were severed.

A few individuals might be curious about her, but that didn’t really matter.

A person’s interest tends to fade over time and eventually disappear.

okay.

Everything is ready.

Even if I suddenly disappear from this world one day, I am prepared to not be suspected by anyone.

“Lady, please excuse me for a moment.”

The servants come and dress her up.

Put on pretty makeup and wear a simple but naturally eye-catching dress.

When I looked at myself in the mirror, I saw that I was very pretty.

Kim Do-jin.

So much so that I want to show it to my one and only master in this world.

But that won’t happen.

Because there will no longer be any need to leave the house.

After all the decorations are finished.

“Are you ready?”

Lim Ji-hoon, her eldest brother, opened the door and came in to look at her.

“Haha, very pretty.”

Even though it was a compliment, instead of feeling better, it actually made me feel worse.

Because I know that those words don’t contain any meaning.

“Now let’s go down slowly.”

I lightly walk up the stairs, following Lim Ji-hoon, who is walking ahead.

4th floor.

3rd Floor.

Second floor.

First floor.

And another staircase welcomes her.

A path that is not usually revealed and is known only to key figures within the family.

The man who went down earlier motions for me to come here.

“Come down.”

I barely take a step without much hesitation.

B1.

2nd basement floor.

3rd floor underground.

I step on countless stairs and go down again and again.

I was starting to get confused about how many floors I had come down.

Finally, at the end, you see a black sphere absorbing all the light.

The bodyguards who came down together reach out to the sphere ahead of them.

Shwaaak!

Those who are sucked into the sphere.

Lim Ji-hoon follows him.

And then it was her turn.

After hesitating once, she slowly stretched out her hand.

Because I know that since I have come this far, nothing can change my hesitation.

Shwaaak-!

Consciousness fades away, and the body floating in the air soon reaches a new place.

I slowly open my eyes and face the message window floating in front of me.

[You have entered the dungeon ‘Swamp of Knowledge.’]

In the deepest darkness her family hides.

-“Heeheehee… , come closer.”

A voice that gave goosebumps all over her body made her walk faster.