Episode 41
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Because he got off to a bad start, he was a difficult brother in many ways.
But I also wanted to do that much better. As long as Geo doesn’t forget the look in Geum-hee’s eyes that day, he probably will for the rest of his life.
Kyeon Geum-hee lying on the living room sofa. From her long, curly hair spread wide to her stretched-out legs.
Leisurely, like a savannah lioness.
It was a charisma that was hard to believe for a seventeen year old.
He came running with great energy, but when I looked at him, his shoulders had shrunk. His younger brother, Jjuguri, approached him slowly.
“what?”
“……”
“Why are you toasting bread on my stomach again? Why don’t you get out of my way?”
[The Holy One, the ‘Fate Reader’, drops his chin.]
[Look at that disgusting cutie Goyoung who only uses her aegyo when she needs to, and she cries like a concubine who is trying to please some tyrant, and tells you to get out of her arms right now.]
“Golden sound……”
Kyeonjio’s aegyo mode ON, concentration 200%.
Geo blinked his eyes as he dove into Geumhee’s arms.
[Your Covenant, ‘Reader of Fate’ uses the premium capture feature.]
[It’s all done, my brother says, gesturing for me to continue what I was doing, saying that I will enjoy this moment for now.]
It’s a bit messy, but that’s not the point.
Geo tilted his chin pitifully, ignoring the envy that was suffocating him.
“What are you doing? Who are you chatting with? Huh?”
That Yankee kid who’s going to eat you up? Huh? This girl is against that relationship.
“No matter who I do it with or not.”
The iron wall of Kyeon Geum-hee.
After pushing him away because it was annoying, he soon put Geo in his arms and continued to focus on his phone screen.
Dealing with leeches (special: Gyeonjio) was not something that could be done in a day or two.
Geo, whose sword had been blocked, trembled. He bit his lips nervously and rolled his head. Ah.
“Hey, do you want to go shopping with your older sister for the first time in a while?”
It’s like a rich man saying in front of a beautiful woman that all he has is money.
Kyeon Geum-hee’s fingers, which had been tapping the screen of her phone, stopped.
After a while, the eyelashes that were slightly lowered were incredibly alluring.
“How much can I spend?”
“many!”
“evidence.”
“here!”
Chuck, hold out your black card (given to you by someone else).
It would be a heartbreaking scene for friends who were ripped off for even a bowl of shaved ice, but isn’t it true that a person’s limits change depending on the other person?
The advent of cheat keys meant no further push-ups were necessary.
Kyeon Geum-hee smiled brightly.
“Grab your clothes.”
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Hunter Market.
As befitting the two major mountain ranges that lead the global hunter industry, the Korean hunter market is also one of the largest.
Not only were there workshops by famous artisans, but the black market was also active and international luxury brands were rushing to enter the country.
If I had to pick the most famous one among them, it would of course be ‘Jangin Village’ located on the Geumgangsan side…
You only go there when you need something truly personalized.
The place the Kyeon sisters headed to today was D Market in Cheongdam, Gangnam, Seoul.
It is one of the three big hunter markets in Korea, the others being located in Gangbuk, Seoul and Centum, Busan respectively.
Anyway, it was a place that had been heavily promoted since its opening, with claims that it was exclusive to hunters, had the largest scale in the country, and had the most brands.
As befitting its splendid reputation, the exterior was flashy, and the interior was even more so.
Geo frowned in displeasure at the majesty that seemed to discourage the spirit of the common people.
‘Tsk tsk, you pigs and dogs of the golden empire that is obsessed with capitalism… Even now, on the other side of the world, there are people who can’t even drink a sip of water. Huh? This is a global village where we all live together.’
It’s the end of the world, the end of the world.
What on earth is going to happen to the world?
Look at that, that. What do hunters fighting on the battlefield have to say about luxury perfume? Why do they need that? What kind of thoughtless fools are those……
“Ah! Let’s go over there first. I’ve run out of perfume. It’s time to buy some new ones.”
“……That kind of thing, yes, is necessary. Well. Perfume is a necessity for a hunter. Isn’t it the most basic of basics? A hunter without perfume is like a soldier without a gun, like bread without red bean paste……”
“What? Come quickly.”
“huh.”
Talullah King Gyenjio followed behind Geumhee.
“……How much?”
“It’s three hundred and sixty-seven thousand won, sir. Would you like me to help you pay in a lump sum?”
The maximum price for chicken is 30,000 won.
This amount includes delivery tip.
The petit bourgeois magician king, who had never scratched anything with his own hands, looked back at his younger sister with trembling eyes.
Gyeon Geum-hee was looking at the display case, humming without paying attention to the worries of this side. Geo was startled.
‘That, that kid! Who knew how to have such a lively face…!’
Where did the savannah lioness go, only the flower-faced feeding girl remained.
Such an honest capitalist girl!
Geo, who was impressed, threw away his hesitation and took out the card. He held it out and lowered his voice in a heavy tone.
“12 months.”
“……”
“Why? What? No, it says here that it’s 12 months interest-free installment plan… right?”
The employee, who seemed slightly taken aback by the heaviness, answered cautiously.
“Excuse me, sir, but installment payments are not possible with the Premium Hunter engraved card you gave me.”
Translation: 12 months with VVIP Black Card? Are you serious?
[The Holy Spirit, the ‘Fate Reader’, is complaining about the proxy selling, saying that this is why only those who have eaten meat eat it.]
“……”
The air became awkward and the staff looked at the card and Geo alternately so as not to show it. Geo quietly thought to himself.
“It’s not a stolen card.”
No. It’s not just anyone.
After that, there were cosmetics with some kind of magic association certification mark on them.
The sisters bought a few more items and before they knew it, they were happily sharing a take-out coffee cup.
“But why don’t you buy anything? Since you don’t buy anything, it feels like I’m tearing at your spine.”
“You don’t have to buy it. An older sister gets full just by looking at what her younger sibling likes. That’s what it means to be an ‘adult.’”
“What are you talking about? Are you parodying something weird you saw on the Internet again?”
Geum-hee glares slyly.
I drank the strawberry cream drink, feeling good despite the sting.
A few minutes ago, at a cafe, a certain old man made a ridiculous remark about a cute kid drinking something big and a small kid drinking something bitter. Fortunately, it seems he quickly erased that remark.
Geo smiled faintly as he sipped his Americano with an extra shot.
It was nice to hear my little sister’s laughter after a long time.
[Your Covenant, ‘Reader of Fate’, is happy to see my sister-in-law enjoying it, and my brother is also happy and happy.]
[Isn’t that right, honey? As expected, a son-in-law’s happiness comes from his wife’s happiness, he nods.]
‘This place has a nice atmosphere, so they’re secretly talking nonsense. Take care of your conscience.’
“I’m losing focus again. Is this the covenant?”
“Shuri. You keep talking nonsense.”
“……Can you really say that to Seongwi? Do you know that every time I see you, I can’t get used to it?”
“Yes. Because that is ‘democracy.’ Long live the Republic of Korea where we are all equal.”
“On Facebook, they’re making a fuss about making me the emperor and changing it into an empire right now.”
“Is that so…? Is this really the will and sentiment of my subjects?”
“Don’t be so serious. It’s scary because it seems like it could really happen!”
“If you want to live in a house with a blue roof, tell me. If you only want to live in my house, I’ll tell you right away, right away…!”
“Oh, that’s fine. I absolutely refuse.”
This is real! They look like real sisters.
The tiki-taka goes well and the atmosphere is cheerful. It’s the perfect timing to bring up a sensitive topic (ex: boyfriend), right!
Geo, who thought this was the moment, poked at it with a subtle nuance.
“This is real. If there’s anything you need, anything you want, anything you want to say, just tell me. If you really tell me, I’ll do whatever you want….”
“Ah… Really. Okay.”
‘……huh?’
“Why do you keep doing this when I said it was okay? Am I some kind of person who can’t do anything without you and Bambi?”
T, this isn’t it…?
A rapidly cooling atmosphere.
Geum-hee glared at me with a frozen expression.
The sudden and sharp reaction was startling. Geo blinked.
It’s difficult, I feel like my younger sister is having a hard time, but in times like this, I really don’t know how to react.
Even harsh words and arrogant and haughty behavior are not acceptable in front of the youngest.
Kyeon Geum-hee, who knew that, quickly suppressed her annoyance.
‘You’re so ugly, Kyeon Geum-hee, you bundle of inferiority complex. You press the button all by yourself and act like a jerk……’
Geum-hee pressed hard and held on.
“There’s no need to do that. I’m a hunter too, and I can do it on my own without anyone’s help.”
An effortlessly soft tone and gaze cast down at the floor.
After quietly looking at Kyeon Geum-hee, Geo stretched out his hand.
Words can lead to misunderstandings if they are misspoken, but actions cannot.
“……I don’t like it. The ice is melting and my hands are wet. I mean, they’re wet.”
“It doesn’t matter. You and Bambi are the only ones who act neat and tidy.”
“……Sister, shake it off a little. Every time I look at your room, I feel so dirty, really.”
Hands that slowly come together to grab each other.
Geo continued speaking nonchalantly, his fingers interlocked with the cold hand.
“Even if it looks like that, there’s a reason for everything. It may look rough on the outside, but it’s definitely not rough on the inside.”
“Don’t try to appease me by turning me around, you idiot.”
“You don’t like it when I’m sensitive?”
“no.”
“Do you hate me for getting screwed?”
“Never. Never.”
“Because she’s my younger sister. Because she’s the youngest, Geumgeum, the one and only in the world.”
“……Don’t hate me. I want to be a pretty little sister too, but it doesn’t work out the way I want.”
“You’re already pretty. I’ve never seen anyone prettier than you.”
“I hate myself so much.”
“I like you so much.”
The hands that were clasped together were tightly clenched.
The conversation that had been continuing blandly was interrupted, and two pairs of footsteps stood tall.
Geum-hee looked down at Geo, who was turning his head towards her and grumbled.
With red flags rising from the corners of the eyes.
“It really pisses me off, you punk… You’re just a natural at taking people’s fancy, f*ck.”
“Ugh. You’re swearing at my sister.”
“Ah, I don’t know! Okay, I don’t need anything else, so I’ll just spend all the money I have today… If you buy me something big so I can take unboxing photos and post them, that would be great.”
“Should I definitely buy this?”
“The wedding is over.”
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But the warm atmosphere only lasted for a moment.
Sister Mo headed upstairs to Lulu Lala to prepare something ‘big’ like that…
“I’m sorry. Entry is restricted from this floor onwards.”
A monster born of capitalism.
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