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It feels like I closed and opened it just once, but my vision is blurry. Was it because the sunlight shining through the window was so warm? It looks like he fell asleep while sitting at his office desk.
I turned my head blankly and stared at the window. Waves of brilliant sunlight are flowing across the glossy window frame. And beyond that, a jade-colored garden that seemed to be sprinkled with emeralds unfolded.
Eventually, when my gaze reached the front door, I rested my chin on one hand and quietly lost in thought.
‘Please, I hope the Mercantile Clan will make good use of this opportunity.’
Han So-young’s last words before leaving. That one word has significant implications for the current situation of mercenaries.
Lee Hyo-eul is scheduled to fill the 10th lecture vacancy soon. I don’t like the fact that the situation is being forced, but the intention itself is not bad.
The key point is that there is a possibility that one of the remaining seven positions will move up by one year. What he meant was that he could put me in the top 10 of the class.
Being in the top 10 is not a bad thing. Or rather, can we say that it is a good thing? One way or another, if you think about what happens in the future, it is expected that there will be more benefits than losses.
The problem is that that single thread can cause trouble.
‘An angular stone fits perfectly.’
The Mercenary is already sailing like a sailboat with a favorable wind. However, I felt the need to put the brakes on here once.
Being successful can be an object of envy, but if it goes too far, it can also be an object of envy and jealousy. Moreover, now that the war is over, users’ interest in Mercantile is increasing day by day.
What if I suddenly make it to the top 10?
The result is obvious. No matter what performance I have accumulated so far, there will definitely be people who will tackle me. I can guarantee this 100%. If you put your mind to it, you can create as many things to criticize.
However, if you don’t think about it in a negative way, there is room to think about Han So-young’s words.
‘Of the seven remaining positions, six have been assigned.’
Let’s summarize. The remaining position has not yet been selected. But I am thinking of putting myself in the top 10.
From this perspective, it can be interpreted as meaning that the seat will be left empty for the time being.
And, if my interpretation is correct… .
‘Are you willing to wait for some time?’
I finally felt that my complicated thoughts were gradually becoming clearer. At the same time, an additional thought occurred to me that my current concerns are not limited to just me.
When I heard the word ‘internal affairs’, I thought too much about it. okay. Unless Lee Hyo-eul is an idiot, there is no way she would hastily proceed with such an important issue.
then… .
There are many ways to advance to the top 10, but they can be broadly divided into two.
One is to steadily build up performance and reputation by gradually accumulating years of experience. So, how to build a reputation that anyone can recognize as a Top 10.
The other is to leave a deep impression on users by showing great performance in a relatively short period of time. However, it can be said that this method has rarely been implemented in practice.
Of these two methods, the one I had to choose at the moment was both. In other words, it was said that the two had to be appropriately balanced.
And if I did that, the action I had to take was also determined.
Once you have an idea, a plan can be made without hesitation.
I was able to organize my complicated mind in an instant, and immediately reached out and grabbed the communication crystal ball. And as the magic power slowly flows out, it soon begins to emit light.
After a while.
Patchoot, Patchoot!
A little noise was generated as if the other side had confirmed the connection. At the same time, an attractive face that would make anyone’s heart flutter was reflected in the crystal ball.
For a moment, a cold gaze is cast at me that makes my heart pound.
“brother. it’s me.”
At that moment, I could see the cold impression melting away like winter meets spring. Soon the man looked at me with infinitely affectionate eyes… .
– Yes, Suhyun. long time no see.
It was my older brother, Kim Yu-hyeon.
I opened my mouth right away.
“I contacted you because I had something to tell you.”
– … feel dissapointed. As soon as I saw him, instead of saying hello, he took out his business.
“brother. how have you been? “I contacted you because I had something to tell you.”
– Won, that guy too.
My brother looked really sad. Then he spoke with a wry smile.
– okay. What do you have to say?
“I need your help, brother.”
– What help?
“That’s what I said last time. “You remember, right?”
– If it’s what I said last time… . ah.
My brother must have understood what I said right away and nodded with a serious look on his face.
– Is this a long story?
“little?”
– Uhm. If it’s a long story, it would be better to hear it in person rather than through a crystal ball.
“no. It won’t be that long… .”
– I’m talking about seeing your face as well. You haven’t seen me since that day.
My brother’s voice calmly admonishes me.
‘… … .’
I forgot what I was going to say for a moment because of the way he spoke so confidently about something so embarrassing.
Soon my brother cleared his throat once or twice and looked at me with a sad expression on his face, as if something had occurred to him.
– I think we’ll meet sooner or later anyway… . How about we talk about it then?
“Can we meet you soon? why?”
– Did you know that the User Academy will be activated soon? I guess Hyoeul synthesized the primary opinion. We are planning to hold a meeting soon.
I thought it was just another meeting, but the story changes when the User Academy is involved. It was then that he slowly nodded his head, thinking that it definitely made sense.
– ah. Now that I think about it, I think your clan will be good this time.
“huh? what?”
– This is a story that Hyoeul spilled… .
“?”
I asked curiously. Could it be that we have already received information that Nam Da-eun has joined?
However, what my brother said next completely exceeded my expectations.
– In this user academy, the clans that can participate as instructors are limited.
“yes. “Did you say you would prioritize areas that suffered the most damage?”
– That includes places where he made outstanding achievements. anyway… .
My brother took my words immediately and placed his chin on his chin.
– It seems that priority participation in the Mercantile Clan will be guaranteed this time.
At that moment, I felt strength coming into my eyes.
*
After finishing contacting my brother, I went down to the third floor and saw a wide open warehouse and clan members moving about. Not long ago, after settling the equipment bill, I was ordered to organize a large-scale warehouse, and the person in charge of the task was Hayeon.
“User Jeong Ha-yeon. “How can I do this?”
“It’s a robe. “Collect the armor and take it to the field, but make sure to categorize it by class.”
“Then I’ll put it on the left shelf.”
“That’s accurate.”
Seon Yu-un quickly turns around. And on one side, Woo Jung-min was seen carrying weapons diligently. Seeing as they came out on their own even though they weren’t specifically asked to help, it seems like they are slowly getting ready to adapt.
Hayeon nodded with a very satisfied face, and then suddenly shouted in a sharp voice.
“Hyuna! “What are you doing?”
“yes? “It’s a box of gold coins.”
“A box of gold coins? Why do you put it there? “I told you to put it on the wall in front.”
Ahn Hyeon blinked as if he hadn’t thought about it before and opened his mouth with an angry expression on his face.
“cadet. This is very heavy… . sister. Can’t we just leave it here? “There is nothing anyway.”
“There’s no space there. I mean, I’m going to have armor. “I will help you, so let’s do it together.”
“oh my. “You are also very inflexible.”
“okay. I am an inflexible woman. “Do you understand now?”
Hayeon shrugged her shoulders and rolled up her sleeves as she grumbled in frustration. Seeing her slowly approaching, Ahn Hyeon began to hum to her.
“A warm, humane woman to my brother. She is a flexible woman who knows how to enjoy a cup of coffee. However, the mysterious woman disappears before us. “A woman with such a twist~.”
Hayeon, who was just about to grab the box, looked at Anhyeon with a blank expression.
“Kick!”
“Cook cluck.”
Then, faint laughter erupted from here and there. For the first time in a while, Ahn Hyun’s joke worked. It was so bad that even Hanbyul, who was quietly sorting out her jewelry on one side, was covering her mouth with her hand.
Hayeon seemed to have finally grasped the situation. She must have been so angry that she violently shook her hand away. And she was just about to open her mouth with a bright red face.
“you you? This kid is really… . Let’s see, let’s see… !”
“Hmm, hmm.”
At that time, I entered the warehouse with a light cough, and in an instant, several people’s eyes were focused on me. Although they didn’t turn around at the same time, I could see Hayeon’s shoulders flinching.
and.
“Hyuna. We’re all working hard together. It won’t work if you tease your sister like that. You can’t do that next time. got it?”
Hayeon’s voice, which continued after a short gap, was very soft and kind. I laughed to myself for a moment and walked up next to her.
“Hayeon. “You’re having a hard time.”
“oh. “Is the Clan Lord here?”
Hayeon finally looked back at me, pretending to be surprised.
“… yes. Did Hyeon make fun of you again?”
“It was just a joke. “Don’t worry too much.”
“okay. Still, sometimes I see Hayeon being too soft. Still, I’m still carrying out my mission… . “I think it might be a good idea to push it a little harder.”
“Ho Ho. “It’s better to have fun while doing it, right?”
Numerous gazes pouring in at the same time. There was a feeling of unfairness in those eyes for some reason. I reflexively squinted at her star and could see her mouth open in a daze.
… They must have suffered quite a bit before I came.
Finally, someone must have been impatient, and a voice that seemed to have been forcibly altered was heard from a corner.
“W-what! I had to figure out the angle to place one piece of equipment… !”
“Still, I will engrave the Clan Lord’s words deep in my heart and into my bones.”
However, Hayeon’s response to quickly interrupting the conversation was also quick. Then, looking around her with a cold glow, she clenched her fists.
no. There is no need to engrave it in your bones.
Eventually, seeing the deep smile on Hayeon’s lips, I mourned inwardly.
anyway.
I stretched out my arm and lifted the box Anhyun was holding from below. This huge box feels a bit heavy, perhaps because it is filled with gold coins.
After sending a signal to Ahn Hyeon, who was hesitant, to get out of the way, he lightly threw the box in the direction Hayeon had mentioned earlier.
thud!
And the box, which spun left and right in the air, landed exactly in the corner.
I looked back at my clan members who instantly turned into rabbit eyes, and quietly opened my mouth.
“We plan to start distributing equipment as soon as we finish organizing the warehouse. Those who work hard will be well rewarded. “I will definitely report this to Hayeon.”
The clan members took turns looking at each other with blank faces for a moment. But soon he seemed to understand what I meant. In no time, everyone started busily making fun of themselves.
“Youngcha, Lee Yeongcha.”
Among them, Ansol was the most spectacular. She immediately put down one of the arrows she was holding and lifted up her heavy armor. Until he passed in front of me, grunting on purpose.
Suddenly, I heard a short sigh, and I whispered softly in Hayeon’s ear.
“Why are you like that?”
“I found some decent priest equipment.”
“… … .”
“Do you remember the princess who was trapped inside the ice wall last time? “That’s it.”
Hayeon’s clear answer made me understand right away.
I burst out laughing and slowly looked around the warehouse.
The first place that caught my eye was the display case containing rare and secret classes.
Two beads, two books, one wrapping cloth.
‘That wrapping cloth… .’
Rare class twilight shaman.
A thought suddenly passed by at that moment. So I quickly looked for the person wearing the wrapping cloth, and was able to see Hannah raising her lower back.
“huh?”
As expected, I guess I felt the gaze staring at me because I have sensitive senses. Hannah was wiping the sweat from her forehead when she suddenly turned to me and tilted her head.
I nodded my head for no reason and quickly looked away. Then he clapped his hands a couple of times to attract everyone’s attention.
Clap clap.
“It looks like the warehouse will be cleaned up by today. Well, I have one thing to announce to you all. “This is a very important matter, so we will be holding a meeting tomorrow morning, and everyone must participate without exception.”
“Is it important? Can we know in advance what will happen… ?”
“hmm. I’ll tell you the details tomorrow morning… .”
I was lost in thought for a moment at Hayeon’s question. However, I thought it wouldn’t matter anyway.
‘Because we were going to do it together anyway.’
So, after briefly moistening my lips with saliva, I quietly opened my mouth.
“A request for cooperation has been received from the Hamill Clan.”
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