Episode 197 Hong Yeon-hwa is being treated unfairly
Hong Yeon-hwa and Kim Ho each bought a cup of coffee at the convenience store and sat down side by side on a nearby bench.
Maybe it was because we had a conversation over coffee here last time, but the atmosphere was a little less tense.
Hong Yeon-hwa opened her mouth while fiddling with the paper cup.
“Thank you. For giving me a one-on-one time… … .”
Judging from the conversation between Wang Chun-sam and Kim Ho, it seems that Wang Chun-sam not only uses an alias, but also hides a significant portion of his abilities.
If Kim Ho hadn’t asked me, I would have continued to play the game while hiding my skills.
In that case, it might have been easy to win and earn points, but you would still be a frog in a well.
On the other hand, although I had a bit of a hard time now, I gained a lot.
Kim Ho nodded slightly.
“It’s nothing. How was it, trying to fight with Salsu?”
“… … It was difficult.”
Hong Yeon-hwa answered honestly.
As someone who is used to attacking, attacking, and attacking all the time when going into battle, this was almost the first time she had been on the defensive for so long.
If the environment had not been a volcanic zone that was favorable to her.
Although the design of the second half turned the table upside down in one go, in fact this was possible only because of luck in many ways.
And if the fireball hadn’t fallen at just the right time.
Maybe he just got pushed back and lost the game?
Hong Yeon-hwa asked, wondering why she had not known about the existence of such a capable person until now.
Although the design of the second half turned the table upside down in one go, in fact this was possible only because of luck in many ways.
If the environment had not been a volcanic zone that was favorable to her.
And if the fireball hadn’t fallen at just the right time.
“That, Wang Min-soo? Wang Chun-sam? What is his original skill level?”
“It’s a little lower than the prospect level. About half a level.”
“… … Is there a separate level for promising players?”
“Yes.”
It was shocking information for Hong Yeon-hwa.
If he struggled this much even against a player who was one level below his potential, he would not be pushed back against a player who was truly a potential prospect, but rather, the outcome of the match might be decided as soon as it starts.
If you don’t want to suffer such an absurd defeat, you need to come up with countermeasures and improve your skills from now on.
So Hong Yeon-hwa asked Kim Ho for advice.
“How do you deal with… Salsu?”
“Just look carefully and avoid it.”
“… … That’s a bit.”
Kim Ho, who talks nonsense so nonsensically.
Of course, avoiding the onslaught of attacks would be a simple task for him.
But wouldn’t you at least try to give advice at your level?
Kim Ho must have thought about that too, because he took a sip of his coffee and then said.
“I see you’re not using any defensive magic at all.”
“Ah, that’s… … .”
Up until now, I’ve not just neglected defensive magic, I’ve just not paid any attention to it.
Because I thought it would be beneficial to throw one more fireball while the shield was being erected.
But now things are different.
I’ve faced a variety of enemies in both PvP and strategy battles, and I’ve also realized that in some cases, simply attacking isn’t the answer.
It is time to improve the areas that have been neglected.
“If there are any skills you would recommend… … .”
“Learn armor or barrier series according to your preference.”
“Which is better… … ?”
“If it were me, I would learn both.”
After listening to it, it seemed like there was no need to choose just one.
I’ve heard that it’s quite common to layer barriers on armor.
“Thank you. I’ll look into it.”
“One more thing. I think the casting time is long.”
“……ah!”
Hong Yeon-hwa’s eyebrows shot up at Kim Ho’s additional words.
Powerful spells with the disadvantage of long casting times.
In a battle where every second counts, a long casting time is very fatal.
On the other hand, it wasn’t much of a problem for Hong Yeon-hwa, who had a casting speed that was much faster than others.
This means that powerful magic can be used with relatively few drawbacks.
A defensive spell with a long casting time.
‘I’ll have to look into the magic book when I get back.’
With this, the course of action for the time being was set.
There was one more thing Hong Yeon-hwa wanted to ask.
In some ways, this question was more important than the previous one.
A question about the relationship between Kim Ho and Seo Ye-in.
But she hesitated for a moment before speaking.
‘Is it okay for me to ask this?’
The opponent was Kim Ho, and even if the opponent wasn’t Kim Ho, it seemed like an ambiguous question to ask openly in front of him.
But it was not something I could just suffer in silence forever.
The curiosity that had started since the midterm exam still lingered in a corner of her mind and tormented her.
Hong Yeon-hwa wanted to resolve this curiosity somehow.
Also, the fact that I brought this up to my sister and got hit with a bunch of Flame back smashes played a big part.
‘That was a real misunderstanding!’
That wasn’t my story!
I really knew that guy!
It was a story about Kim Ho-rang and calligraphy artist!
I must see this through to the end, if only for the sake of the innocent victims.
So Hong Yeon-hwa made up her mind firmly.
And then he took a moment to choose his words and then opened his mouth.
“Uh… … . There’s a calligrapher there, right?”
“uh.”
“What does he… … think?”
“Not special.”
To Kim Ho, calligraphers are special.
After receiving and fitting a piece of the puzzle, Hong Yeon-hwa continued to ask questions carefully.
“Then, are you two possibly… dating…?”
“We’re not dating.”
“okay?”
“Why do you ask that?”
When Kim Ho asked again, Hong Yeon-hwa felt a pang inside.
It seemed rude to ask such detailed questions about someone else’s love life.
So I decided to ask a few more questions and apologize quickly if I seemed offended.
“That, during the midterm exam… … at night… … you slept with the calligrapher, right? We put up a sleeping bag… … .”
“That’s right.”
“Looking at that, the two of you seem to be a bit close… … .”
“If it’s close, then it’s close. But at that time, I just stuck with it because I was able to sleep well.”
Kim Ho answered nonchalantly.
The main reason was said to be the calligrapher’s ability to get enough sleep and manage his condition.
It is understandable that if you think of each other as special, there is no great resistance.
This almost answers most of the questions, but one crucial one still remains.
“If I stick to it… … will I really be able to sleep well?”
“That’s what he said.”
Hong Yeon-hwa’s mind became complicated again.
What the hell is going on?
Is your body made of pillows?
What can’t you feel right next to me?
Thoughts were running one after another in Hong Yeon-hwa’s head.
Then, without thinking, a thought came out of my mouth.
“Then… can I try it just once?”
“what?”
“uh?”
“?”
“?”
Hong Yeon-hwa blinked and thought back on what she had said.
And then I gasped and swallowed.
In an instant, his face turns as red as his hair.
‘Eww! I think I’m crazy!’
Can I try it just once?
Are you saying that kind of nonsense came out of my mouth?
Hong Yeon-hwa wanted to hit her own snout.
But now, since the explanation came first, I quickly added it.
“No, it’s nothing else. I saw that the calligrapher fell asleep as soon as she leaned against it, so I wanted to check if it was really comfortable, and that’s… … just that.”
“… … .”
Kim Ho stared at her without saying a word.
A look as if one had discovered a strange animal.
Hong Yeon-hwa felt like jumping into the river of lava.
‘Hi, why did I do that?’
How will I see his face in the future?
Aren’t people saying I’m a weird kid now?
Hong Yeon-hwa asked if I could try it out, and what?
How do you go to school now?
While Hong Yeon-hwa kicked away the virtual blanket, Kim Ho asked in a calm tone, as if his thoughts had been somewhat organized.
“How are you going to check?”
“……uh?”
“Is it really comfortable? How are you going to check?”
You’re taking this??
It was a completely unexpected development.
But the conversation had already flowed to a point where it could not be stopped.
Hong Yeon-hwa said, looking around.
“If I lean on your shoulder… … wouldn’t it… … work?”
Kim Ho seemed to think for a few more seconds, then nodded.
“Look forward to it.”
“Huh, huh?”
“Look forward to it.”
“……really?”
“I’m curious too.”
This is the first time that Seo Ye-in and Kim Ho have slept together.
And this is the first time that Kim Ho has discovered that he has such an effect.
However, I am not sure whether this only works for calligraphers or for other people, so I am going to try an experiment.
“Well, then… … .”
Hong Yeon-hwa hesitated for a moment whether this was the right thing to do, but she couldn’t turn back now that she had come this far.
Besides, there is only one step left to resolve the curiosity.
All you have to do is put aside your embarrassment for a moment and look forward.
Hong Yeon-hwa slowly approached Kim Ho while sitting on the bench.
And when they were almost glued together, I carefully tilted my head to the side.
My head rested on a strong shoulder.
‘Uh, this… … ?’
It’s better than I thought, isn’t it?
It’s hard to put into words, but it was surprisingly comfortable.
This was even more surprising considering that she was currently in a rather uncomfortable position.
‘Joe, just a little more… … .’
Hong Yeon-hwa modified her original plan of just putting her head up slightly.
After moving closer to Kim Ho, he leans his head against him in a more comfortable position.
And when I close my eyes,
‘It seems really comfortable?’
Is this why the calligrapher fell asleep in 5 seconds?
If he stayed like this for a little longer, he felt like he too would fall into a deep sleep.
But unfortunately, that situation didn’t last any longer.
This is because Kim Ho suddenly got up from the bench.
Because of that, Hong Yeon-hwa almost fell over.
“hello.”
“Yeah, hi.”
Judging from the conversation, it seemed like they were exchanging greetings with someone.
That someone’s voice sounded quite familiar.
So Hong Yeon-hwa opened her eyes wide, and immediately her face turned pale.
There was something there that should never have been there.
This is Hong Yeon-hwa’s older sister, Hong Ye-hwa.
It seemed like he stopped by the store to buy something and found Kim Ho and Hong Yeon-hwa on his way out.
The sight of the two of them leaning against each other, hugging each other sweetly.
“… … .”
There was a soft smile on Hong Ye-hwa’s lips, but her eyes were extremely cold.
Keeping his gaze fixed on Hong Yeon-hwa, he gestures for her to come over slowly.
Hong Yeon-hwa approached her older sister, sweating profusely.
Then Hong Ye-hwa put her hand on Kim Ho’s shoulder like a close sister and spoke to him in a soft tone.
“Sorry, I need to talk to her about something. I’ll take her with me.”
“Yes, I understand.”
As Kim Ho nodded, Hong Ye Hwa waved her hand lightly and began to walk.
Even as she was being dragged, Hong Yeon-hwa kept looking behind her and asking for help.
But Kim Ho just stood there and watched them walk away.
In fact, this wasn’t a problem that Kim Ho could get involved in.
Soon, a cold voice came into Hong Yeon-hwa’s ear.
“… … Do you know anyone?”
“Oh, no. Sister, that’s not it.”
“Okay, fine. Follow me.”
Let’s go back to the office and listen to the explanation leisurely.
Dark clouds were hanging over Hong Yeon-hwa’s future.
