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“Cough! Cough! Ah, Cough… Sister. I’m sorry…”
“… … .”
The water Ansol had sprayed splashed some onto Yoojung’s face. Yoojung remained still with her eyes closed, then raised her hand and felt around the table. Hayeon searched her pockets for a moment and then slipped out a clean piece of cloth. Yoojung opened her eyes and stared at the cloth for a moment, then grabbed it so hard that her hands clapped together.
After a while, Yujeong opened her mouth while thoroughly wiping her face.
“Soul, you. I’ll see you later, Unnie.”
“Heehee… I didn’t do that on purpose… .”
Ansol immediately lowered her head at Yoojung’s chilling voice. But that was only for a moment. Sol started glancing at Ko Yeonju again. Ko Yeonju’s lips quirked a thin line, perhaps because she found Ansol cute for constantly stealing glances at her. Sensing her feelings, Ansol turned her gaze with a startled expression. Ko Yeonju’s smile deepened and became even more intense at the sight.
“Baby. Do you know who I am?”
Ansol nodded slightly instead of answering Go Yeon-ju’s question. It seemed that it was difficult for her to speak carelessly. However, Vivian, who was sitting next to her, poked Sol’s side with a blank expression. Ansol jumped up.
“Ansol. What on earth is the Shadow Queen doing?”
“Ma, I’ll tell you! So stop poking me… .”
Vivian’s voice was blunt, and Ansol’s voice was tearful as she pleaded. Vivian’s lower lip was sticking out, so it seemed like she was keeping inside what I had just said.
However, I had no intention of ignoring Vivian. The gap in power between Vivian and Ko Yeon-ju was a stark reality. Vivian had decent abilities for a rare class, but her opponent had better abilities for a secret class. Furthermore, the matchup was much more advantageous for Ko Yeon-ju.
Based on my experience with Go Yeon-ju in the first round, even if we assume that both sides are in perfect condition, the probability of <Shadow Queen> winning against <Chimera Alchemist> is over 70%. That means that if we assume a battle situation where there is no time to prepare, Vivian’s odds of winning are even lower.
Ansol, who had been rubbing her side for a while, carefully opened her mouth at Vivian’s repeated urging.
“So… at the User Academy… .”
“Oh. I didn’t tell you that.”
As Yoo-jung quickly intervened, An-sol shook her head and continued speaking.
“Yeah. That’s right. If you look at the gender ratio, priests tend to have more female users due to the nature of their jobs… I remember hearing the instructor say something in passing during a theory class.”
“Really? What did I hear back then? Tell me more. I’m curious.”
Go Yeon-ju opened her mouth with an interested expression. However, her eyes were glaring like a hawk hunting for prey. Poor An-sol hesitated and answered, not knowing if she would become prey in the future.
“I heard of several famous female users of the Hall Plain at that time. Clan Lord of the Istantel Low Clan <Field Maestro>. <Princess Of Execute> of the same clan. <Queen Of Silhouette>, a free user shrouded in mystery… .”
“Hoo… .”
The moment I heard the words <Princess of the Executioner>, a dreary murderous look appeared in Go Yeon-ju’s eyes. That moment was only a moment, but I was able to confirm it without missing it. Perhaps the grudge between Go Yeon-ju and <Princess of the Executioner> had existed for a long time. I was curious about what exactly happened between her and <Princess of the Executioner>, but since it was something I couldn’t know right now, I buried it in a corner of my heart for the time being.
As if she sensed my gaze, Go Yeon-ju immediately cleared her expression and smiled.
“Yes. I am the famous Secret Class <Shadow Queen>. My name is Ko Yeon-ju. I am twenty-six years old. I do not have a lover. By the way, if a man is okay, I am willing to accept a married man with a long line of children.”
She quickly finished her introduction and glanced at me. And I, who had just taken a spoonful of stew, couldn’t help but be taken aback by the sudden attack. I never dreamed that she would take revenge in this way. And this time, I was caught by the group to the point where I couldn’t even gamble. Some of the smart people must have figured out the meaning behind Go Yeon-ju’s words.
That was when.
widely.
Ha-yeon, who had been quietly listening, took a sip of water and then slammed the glass down on the table with a loud noise. As a result, the water from the glass splashed around. It was ambiguous to say that she had slammed it down hard, but for her who always acted calmly, it was unusual.
Ha-yeon opened her mouth with a slight smile.
“I’ve listened to the introductions. Then, should we introduce ourselves?”
“That’s good. We can’t just sit still either.”
Yoojung also wiped her mouth with a piece of cloth and then listened to Hayeon. It was truly the first conversation between the two in a long time. Of course, it was difficult to see it as a full conversation, and Yoojung merely received Hayeon’s words. However, that alone was enough to give hope for an improvement in their relationship… but.
The problem was that I couldn’t understand why I couldn’t just stay still. However, at the two women’s reactions, Go Yeon-ju smiled leisurely and nodded her head. It was a signal to try it if you want. At her reaction, the two female users felt as if a blue flame was blooming in their eyes.
Soon, the group began to introduce themselves one by one. And each time they heard someone’s introduction, Go Yeon-ju’s reaction was completely different. To be exact, it could be seen that she had used different <titles>.
She called Ahn Hyeon-han “Gun” and An Sol “Baby.” She called Yoo-jeong “Kid.” What was surprising was that Yoo-jeong didn’t say anything. (Of course, she did glare fiercely at him as soon as she heard the word “Kid.” That was probably the best rebellion she could do at the time.)
It may seem quite arrogant, but no one has been able to find fault with Ko Yeon-ju to the point of being obvious. The fame of <Shadow Queen> gave them an excuse to take such attitudes for granted.
After the children’s introductions, it was Vivian’s turn next. Vivian introduced herself in an unusually cold tone.
“Vivien La Clacidus. Rare class of wizard. Age twenty-four.”
When Vivian’s introduction was over, Ko Yeon-ju briefly looked at her. She seemed to be intrigued by the fact that she was an ancient resident, not a user. After exchanging glances for a moment, the two of them turned their heads simultaneously.
Finally, she turned her head to me and called me “you.” And upon hearing that, the expressions on everyone’s faces changed subtly.
“Kim Soo-hyun, you said… Secret Class, right?”
“Kim Soo-hyun. Secret class of the prosecutors. Age 24. But you all knew that.”
“No. There’s one thing I don’t know. You said it was Secret, but what’s the name of the class?”
I snorted as I watched Ko Yeon-ju ask slyly. Of course, these things would become known once the clan was created, but there was no need to tell her the information now. In particular, even if it was just a small possibility, it was possible to infer the <power> that the secret class possessed from the class name. That was why I planned to be as careful as possible except in unavoidable cases.
As I kept my mouth shut, Go Yeon-ju pestered me once more.
“Oh, really. Why don’t you just tell me the truth? Even though you already know all my information. Don’t you think that’s unfair?”
“Yes. I don’t listen. <Shadow Queen> has been active for a long time, so it’s inevitable that they’ll become well-known. But we’re not. And you can probably guess anyway.”
“I can’t guess, so tell me.”
“no, I do not want.”
At my firm refusal, Ko Yeon-ju made a cold face and glanced at the kids. The kids all had sad faces as they watched Ko Yeon-ju and I having a friendly conversation. It was as if something precious had been taken away from them. Honestly, everything was fine, but Ha-yeon’s simple face was hard to bear. I let out a deep sigh.
“Huh. If you don’t want to tell me, then don’t. I’ll be close to you from now on, and there will be plenty of opportunities.”
It took me a moment to say <whole>, but I answered right away.
“Do as you wish, as you please.”
“Hehehe. There’s no reason you have to find out about it from me alone.”
The moment Ko Yeon-ju spoke in a quiet voice, I hardened my face and raised my head. As I stared at Ko Yeon-ju’s face in that state, she whistled with a stinging face.
I continued to stare at her, then opened my mouth in a calm voice.
“I’m telling you this just in case. If we find any traces of <Lure Eyed> being used on the kids or the group, it’ll be very unpleasant.”
“Oh my. You’re too sensitive. That’s not really a harmful ability… .”
“The Eyes of Temptation are a type of evil eye that can be seen as a type of mental contamination. Once infiltrated, it leaves room for other curses to enter. If you touch even a single hair on the children, I will consider the deal to be cancelled.”
At my threat, the expressions of the group changed subtly once again. Just a moment ago, they had been angry at the flirtation that Go Yeon-ju had openly thrown, but when I said that I was embracing the group, they immediately stiffened their necks. It seemed like they felt a sense of vicarious satisfaction at the sight of the leader of the caravan standing proudly in front of the user of <10 Strongest>.
Especially, Yoo-jung and An-sol, who had been looking at me and Go Yeon-ju alternately with anxious faces, nodded their heads with relieved faces. In the meantime, I heard someone mutter, “As expected, it’s our dad.” (At the same time, I could hear Go Yeon-ju chuckling.) I vowed that this time, I would definitely find the culprit and beat him up without mercy.
“Tch. How can I live in sorrow~. Okay, okay. It’s fatal, so I’ll stay still.”
Go Yeon-ju opened her mouth with a look of disbelief. However, there was a strange smile on her lips, knowingly or unknowingly. There seemed to be no great regret on Go Yeon-ju’s face.
Suddenly, I had a feeling that she had intentionally planned this situation. In a way, she was like a stone that had rolled into our group, and she was using me to cleverly reassure the stones(?) that had been stuck in there.
If I’m not mistaken, Go Yeon-ju was laying the groundwork for her to blend in with our group. If you look at it that way, she definitely showed the experience of a senior user. However, these are things that only assume my thoughts are correct.
After that, Ko Yeon-ju and I adjusted the details further. When I told her that it would take at least two weeks and at most four weeks just for the reorganization, she let out a laugh. That meant that the inn would be closed for almost a month and two weeks.
However, in my view, Go Yeon-ju didn’t seem to have much interest in running the inn from the beginning. I could tell that from the fact that she closed the inn door right after I brought it up last night. As expected, she didn’t make any particular tackle to what I said.
And I was able to receive a lot of unexpected favor from Go Yeon-ju. Of course, her favor was not limited to me. She seemed to like our group quite a bit, so she offered us the unusual condition of being able to use the inn as much as we wanted.
The area of the inn <Careful Lady> was not at all small. No, if we could use the first, second, and third floors, we could solve the chronic problem of the training space. That’s why I greatly welcomed her suggestion. Even the lobby on the first floor could be transformed into a great training space if we cleaned up the tables.
As Ko Yeon-ju came out with such a big voice, the group could no longer oppose her participation, and the discontent that had been lingering in the background was clearly subsiding. As I was amazed by her meticulous calculations, I decided to make one more request.
In some ways, it could be said that he was quite shameless, but he was a user I might never see again in the next two months. It would be good to recruit him later, but if that were not possible, he was one of the users I would definitely kill. So I thought it would be okay to get as much out of him as possible before then. Of course, this was not a request, but a request.
“The maintenance time will not be short. I think you will be a little bored during that time.”
“Huh?”
“To get straight to the point, aren’t you interested in teaching a kid? I don’t expect much. Just teach him the basics of dagger fighting.”
“That’s expensive. It’s a secret class. Pay the appropriate tuition.”
“We will pay later after observing the student’s growth.”
At my words, Ko Yeon-ju burst into laughter. And Ahn Hyeon twisted his body with an impatient expression on his face. Since I had absolutely no intention of putting the two together (because I thought Ahn Hyeon would be the most susceptible to Ko Yeon-ju’s seduction), I immediately continued speaking.
“Honestly, it’s not often that I come across a user who can wield a dagger as good as you. But if you don’t like it, you can leave it alone. This is just a request.”
At my soft voice, Ko Yeon-ju instinctively looked at Yoo-jeong. After looking at Yoo-jeong for a while, she blurted out a word.
“Well, I guess I won’t be bored for a while.”
—————————= Work Review —————————=
Hello. This is Ro Yu-jin.
Sorry. I passed out right after I got home today… ㅜ.ㅠ
It seems like the aftereffects of running early yesterday morning were significant.
As soon as I opened my eyes, I heard a noise and woke up in a hurry. ㅜ.ㅠ
『 Ripple 』
1. zjekfksqlc: Hahaha. What on earth was I thinking when I ran at dawn yesterday? My body isn’t as good as it used to be. ㅜ.ㅠ Congratulations on first place. 🙂
2. Evian: Sorry, I’m sorry. I was startled for a moment. Evian, Vivian… . Haha.
3. Gahanna: Hahahaha I burst out laughing when I saw Vinaida. Thank you.
4. Toranoanal: Thank you. I have completed the correction.
5. Aristia: I really experienced the bitterness today. My daily rhythm was messed up. ㅜ.ㅠ
6. Cheon-gyeop-hyeol-shin-cheon-mu-jon: Hahahahahahaha. Can you tell me what you mean by <Ah-heung-heung-hong>? Hahahahahaha
7. I alone am the most respected in heaven and earth: NO. But you’re not completely wrong. I’m so out of it right now (it’s 4am and I just woke up… ㅜ.ㅠ) so I’ll either upload it with the settings when I’m a little more alert today, or I’ll upload it as a review of episode 130.
8. Broken Fan: Oh my. I thought I was going to die today. I experienced what fainting was like. ㅜ.ㅠ
9. misoochensa: Yes. There is a sad story. A very sad story. Sob, sob.
10. Judy Analysis: Thank you for the coupon. Yes. Today, I experienced the limits of my body. My body is not as good as it used to be(?). Sob sob sob sob.
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