episode_0569

Humans must constantly make choices while they are alive.

From small things like what to eat for my next meal to big things that encompass my entire life.

Depending on what you choose, big and small things change.

At the same time, gains and losses also occur.

It’s something that can’t be helped.

Because the world isn’t set up to give you everything you want.

Therefore, choice is extremely important.

At least what you gain must be more valuable or greater than what you lose.

Good choices and somewhat bad choices.

By choosing this at a ratio of about 8:2, Han Joo-hee arrived at her current position.

S-class hunter.

Magic tower owner.

Archmage.

Wife of national hunter Son Si-woo.

Son Seo-yeon’s mother.

And so on.

She held them all in her arms, too many things for one person to hold.

There was a time when it was her pride and pride.

okay.

At one time.

“What will you do, Scarlet Witch?”

An office at the top of the 77th floor of Magic Tower.

A man who suddenly came to a space reserved only for her urged her on.

“Isn’t it time to make a decision? It seems like a lot of time has already been given.”

It’s time.

okay.

They gave her a lot of time.

Considering her personality of thinking thoroughly before making a choice, but not hesitating the moment the consideration is over, this is quite a lot of time.

And yet she still couldn’t make a choice.

Because so many things are at stake in this choice.

The company’s persuasion continues.

“It’s not that difficult for you, is it? On the other hand, the reward will be very sweet.”

There was only one thing they wanted from her.

“It only takes 3 minutes, Scarlet Witch.”

3 minutes

Only 180 seconds.

“You just need to prevent the use of the barrier for the time being.”

Barrier.

It is a means to protect humanity.

From what?

From monsters.

To catch the monsters pouring out of the crack that has crossed the threshold and entered a break state.

Through this, we gain dispatch time for hunters and evacuation time for citizens, and go one step further to minimize loss of personal or national property.

Truly the best and indispensable means of defense.

The opponent was demanding that such a barrier be neutralized.

That made me even more curious.

‘Why on earth?’

I think about it.

Why did they make such a request?

For terrorism… It’s a bit ambiguous to say.

This is because the barrier, which is limited to a small area, is not compatible with the villains’ terrorism that spreads widely throughout the city.

In the end, the most effective thing when the barrier is lifted is the dungeon break.

That means.

“… Do you guys have any technology to artificially manipulate dungeons?”

“Well, ”

The man shrugs his shoulders and avoids answering.

“You haven’t made a decision yet, so it’s difficult for us to tell you everything.”

If you want to hear it, agree with us.

But those words were enough.

An extraordinary technology that artificially puts a dungeon into a break state.

Or, it was no different from admitting that they had something equivalent to that.

The shock that followed was so great that it cannot be described.

‘How on earth do you get that kind of technology…? ?’

Decades after the launch of the Hunter Society.

Research into the dungeon is still active, although no one has found a way to engage with it.

How did they obtain such a method?

‘If their technology is superior… .’

You never know.

In addition to the technologies mentioned now, what other secrets do they have?

Expectations for them are rising rapidly.

If it’s them, maybe.

‘It might really be possible.’

I think I might be able to achieve my dream.

she asked.

“I’m still an outsider, so I won’t ask about the details of the operation. But one thing, I need to know this.”

“After… , great. What are you curious about?”

“Your purpose.”

“… … .”

“What do you hope to achieve through this plan?”

In order to gain something, you have to sacrifice something else.

Every choice comes with a cost, and there are rewards and consequences.

So she had to know.

What can I gain by getting involved in something that could possibly completely shake my life?

It is not simply a sense of belonging as one of them, but something definite.

The man who realized her intentions answered.

“I plan to bring down the vested interests.”

Of course, that didn’t tell everything.

“Those whose path is different from ours, those who are incompetent. finally… .”

A faint smile forms on his lips.

“Ordinary people.”

One last category pierces her heart.

The man quickly realized this and spoke the last words.

“By bringing them down, we will take one step closer to our dreams.”

Well, what do you want to do?

“Isn’t it enough of a reward for joining us?”

She couldn’t find any justification or reason to refuse the man’s question.

No, it was rather appealing.

The dream they envisioned was because the first step was largely in line with their own ideals.

You should accept it without any further thought.

Once you’ve made your decision, focus on it without regrets and don’t look back.

If it were her usual self, she should have done that.

“… Lastly, give me three days. I’ll give you the answer there.”

“… … .”

The man’s eyes are trembling.

I didn’t know.

I knew she was a cautious person, but I never thought it would be like this.

Part of me wanted to urge him to answer right away.

“Phew… , I understand.”

He accepted her offer without saying anything.

It was something that could not be helped.

Her job is simple, but that single move greatly increases the success rate of the operation.

I decided that it would be better to do as she wanted rather than to provoke her hastily and have it go wrong.

“I’ll just go. I am looking forward to your positive response.”

A man going down in an elevator.

As she felt his presence slowly moving away, she soon leaned against the backrest.

I recall the answer from a moment ago.

“… Why.”

Why did you do that?

It was a risky plan, but it was also a path toward my ideals.

In the first place, it is past time to shrink from the burden of risk.

If I was worried about losing what I had in my hands, I wouldn’t have even started.

But why?

Did he ask for time on the spot?

She vaguely knew the answer.

So, I went to the Magic Tower to solve this problem.

The destination is home.

It was where my daughter and husband were.

* * *

Korea is once again hot under the name of Son Si-woo.

After all, it was natural.

A sabbatical year that I have never taken during my life as a hunter.

How amazing are the hearts welcoming the national hunter who has returned to work after such a long time?

Thanks to this, Son Si-woo was finally enjoying the life of a national hunter.

Wherever I go, I receive an outpouring of welcome and enthusiastic response.

No one will know this feeling of being the center of the world unless they experience it.

“Hehehe… .”

Because of this, I couldn’t help but smile even if I stayed still.

It was that much fun.

As I watched public opinion sway with every word I said, I felt as if I was a king commanding an army.

“Actually, it’s not that different.”

okay.

It won’t be much different.

That’s why his influence on this country was so great.

Perhaps, if the president argues for A and he himself claims B, wouldn’t there be more people who support B?

Old politicians, seasoned businessmen, and even presidents show respect for themselves.

Maybe that’s why it’s faded now.

In the past, he was made fun of by high school students and even had a daily life delivering bread.

Even more so after the tightly bound memories began to come loose.

There’s one more thing.

“Welcome, ma’am.”

“You left work early today. The boss is also home at the moment.”

As I leave the room at the sound of voices coming from outside, I see Han Joo-hee entering the living room from the front door.

An off-white color that belies his age of mid-40s.

A woman with a unique aura that no one can imitate.

One of the reasons why I chose Son Si-woo out of all the many things in my life.

“Honey, are you here?”

The way I treated her became very natural.

Because there is no longer any reason to shrink.

At the same time, my lust for her was slightly diluted.

I still want it.

It was natural.

What man in the world would refuse to spend the night with her?

However, the thirst was not as strong as in the past.

I have Michelle, who I hang out with on a regular basis, and there are plenty of other women as well.

It was also because he realized that there were countless women who would spread their legs wide open if they wanted to.

When she finds him, she asks.

“… You left work early?”

“Yes. I didn’t have a strategy plan today, so I left work at the guild right away. Do you?”

“I didn’t have much work to do today either.”

It was overwhelming.

He couldn’t believe that he, who couldn’t easily say a single word in front of a woman, could talk to her so naturally.

To drive this momentum, he made a suggestion.

“It’s been a while since we both finished work early. Should we have dinner together?”

Normally, it would have been rejected.

She said she had a lot of work to do, apologized, asked the lady in charge to bring her share of the meal to the study, and then left.

“Of course. Just wait a moment. I’ll wash up and come out soon.”

The offer was accepted.

“Uh, huh? uh! okay. Take your time.”

I was dumbfounded.

I said this out of momentum, but I thought you would definitely reject it?

‘What is this?’

Her answer was completely different from usual.

My heart starts pounding.

Maybe today is the day to break away from the cold marital relationship and return to the way things used to be?

Why, doesn’t that happen sometimes?

These are the moments when a couple who grew apart during a period of boredom manages to become close again after going through a difficult time.

What if it were today?

Exciting! Exciting!

The blood spurting from the pounding heart begins to flow to one place.

He spoke to the woman who was busy in the kitchen.

“Madam.”

“Yes, boss. Anything you need… .”

“Please prepare a bottle of good wine as well.”

If anything, he’s a very toxic guy.

The Great Wall of China had already been built in his head.