Hunters Keep Coming To My House - Chapter 32

Chapter 32

“Oh, look, the next video is up?”

Just before heading to work, the typical office worker, enjoying a brief moment of relaxation, widened his eyes while watching YouTube. Following the video of growing flowers that he had seen before, another video had been uploaded.

It was the sequel to the video where Hatchling and lycan had made a brief appearance.

“This one’s short too.”

The video was 3 minutes and 29 seconds long, on the shorter side. However, despite its brevity, the video had an astonishing number of views, suggesting it had been up for quite some time.

The office worker sipped his coffee and without hesitation, clicked on the next video.

The video seamlessly continued from the last segment of the previous one. The office worker couldn’t help but watch it with a devout heart, putting down the coffee cup he had been holding.

In the video, even from a distance of more than 2 kilometers, Han Seung-hoo’s face was visible. And about 10 seconds later, the office worker’s mouth dropped open.

?So, Sister, have you thought about it?

?Well… my body is still too tied up to enter the Janwol, isn’t it?

?As long as that’s untied, you’re considering coming in, right?

?Well, Seung-hoo suggested it first. I should be thankful.

In the video, Han Seung-hoo presented a completely new image, different from what appeared on television programs or magazines. Although he typically had a gentle and affectionate image, in reality, he seemed to be a younger man with a cold vibe.

Han Seung-hoo, who used to be such, now wagged his tail gently, eyes twinkling, expecting to receive praise from the owner. What was even more surprising here was that despite witnessing Han Seung-hoo’s fox-like behavior, the protagonist of the video didn’t flinch at all. The unwavering attitude elicited spontaneous admiration.

“Wow, if someone acted like that towards me with that face… I would have surrendered everything.”

He doesn’t know who that woman is, but she seems truly skilled. Han Seung-hoo is clinging like that, and she doesn’t even bat an eye.

As the office worker continued to be amazed, the video once again featured the hatchling.

?Arvani seems to dislike me.

?…Did you happen to eat meat before you came?

?Yes, for lunch today, they served sirloin steak. The restaurant was nice; come with me next time, Sister.

?I’ll think about it.

?…Stop refusing all the time. I’ve been doing everything you ask me to do…

Han Seung-hoo gathered his eyebrows, creating a wounded expression. It was like a cat flicking its tail in a slightly upset manner. However, the protagonist of the video didn’t yield to that glittering gaze. She was simply too busy caressing Arvani, or rather, the hatchling.

?Ahaha.

?…You had a meal with Brother Yoon-soo.

?There was no other choice in that situation.?

?Then, eat with me too. It has to be fair.

?…Fair, you say.

The woman muttered as if she couldn’t believe it. For a moment, she stood up from her seat. Then, the hatchling whimpered, nuzzling her legs.

Han Seung-hoo also stood up, surveying the surroundings before hiding his appearance just like in the video. With that, the video concluded.

The fact revealed by this video is that the desired talent from the powerful guild ‘Janwol’ cannot leave the guild due to certain circumstances.

“…Who is that woman carrying a hatchling and receiving a scout offer from Han Seung-hoo?”

She even had a private meal with Kang Yoon-soo, who is known for his mysterious and elusive presence.

The office worker became genuinely curious about the protagonist of the video. And he wasn’t alone in feeling that way. Everyone who watched the video shared the same question, and the comments were filled with speculations about her identity.

As the rumors spread beyond the circle of guild enthusiasts, national curiosity was piqued. Hunter broadcasts had already started collecting information to identify the protagonist, and even regular news broadcasts picked up on the story.

All this happened within a mere three hours since the second video was uploaded. It became common knowledge among hunters in South Korea, and even among non-hunters, the rumor circulated that there was a person who was difficult for even ‘Janwol’ to scout.

The buzz was overwhelming, and someone seemed quite satisfied with the whole situation.

That someone was none other than…

“I hope everyone keeps making noise.”

The protagonist of the video, Seo Yeon-oh.

* * *

Meanwhile.

“Haha! The more you watch, the more impressive this person becomes, right?”

“Yeah, I’ve never seen anyone exploit this like this. Usually, people tend to avoid exposing their identity.”

“That’s true. After this incident, I realized we needed to bring Ms. Yeon-oh to our Janwol guild.”

“What if she realizes it now? I realized it the moment I entered her house, Brother Yoon-soo.”

Watching the entire process in real-time, Kang Yoon-soo and Han Seung-hoo exchanged smiles.

It was a laughter filled with internal admiration for truly remarkable individuals.

“When she first contacted me, I was really surprised.”

Recalling the moment Yeon-oh contacted him, Han Seung-hoo closed his eyes slowly.

* * *

About a week ago.

On the day when news came that Kang Yoon-soo had a meal with Yeon-oh, which left Han Seung-hoo feeling somewhat bitter, he received a text message.

It was from Yeon-oh, who had promised to meet him first. The message was brief, asking if it was okay for her to call.

Han Seung-hoo promptly replied, and shortly after, he received a call from Yeon-oh.

“Yes, Sister.”

?Seung-hoo, how have you been?

“I’m always the same. How about you? I heard you met Brother Yoon-soo today.”

?Oh… that happened. It wasn’t because I wanted to meet him; it was just a coincidence…

Han Seung-hoo sensed Yeon-oh’s attempt to evade the topic, but without probing further, he could roughly understand the situation. He recalled that after leaving Yeon-oh’s house, Yoon-soo, who was in the guild, had enthusiastically gone somewhere.

‘Brother Yoon-soo’s hobby is… gathering mana, right…?’

Each person’s mana is different, making the collection process enjoyable for Kang Yoon-soo, who tended to gather mana from everyone he met. Naturally, Yeon-oh’s mana was included in that.

If Yeon-oh left her house, practically, there were very few opportunities to meet her. Either someone had to use mana, or Yeon-oh had to contact them first. 

‘Waiting quietly seemed unlikely, especially considering Jung Tae-il appeared quite interested in the situation.’

So, taking the initiative was more advantageous. And locating people was Kang Yoon-soo’s specialty. As someone who could detect even the faintest mana outside the gate, he couldn’t overlook Yeon-oh’s mana once she emerged.

Thus, Han Seung-hoo had expected that if someone were to visit Yeon-oh first, it would likely be Kang Yoon-soo. Of course, it didn’t happen as quickly as he thought.

Learning about their meeting with government officials and having a meal together made Han Seung-hoo increasingly impatient. He couldn’t quite pinpoint why he felt anxious, but he just did. 

While he tried to reassure himself that building rapport was essential at this starting point, the fact that someone initiated it first mattered.

Anyway, in this situation, since Yeon-oh contacted him first, Han Seung-hoo felt a bit childish. He teased her, asking why she didn’t have a meal or play with him, almost like a child.

Yeon-oh seemed to sense his inner thoughts and began to console him.

?If we go out later, I’ll visit you first. Don’t be upset.

“I’m not upset. I’m not a kid, you know.”

?Okay, got it.

“Yeah, I’m the only one who talks informally with Sister Yeon-oh like this.”

As this thought crossed his mind, the impatience he felt just moments ago melted away like snow in the sun. With his mood lifted, Han Seung-hoo cautiously asked if Kang Yoon-soo had done anything strange.

After chatting for a few minutes, Han Seung-ho found himself curious about why Yeon-oh had called.

“But Sister, why did you call me?”

?Well, Seung-hoo, you promised to help me.

“Right, am you going to use that now?”

She could use it a little later.

Feeling a bit disappointed that she had to use it so soon, Han Seung-ho playfully complained. In response, laughter flowed through the phone.

?Seung-hoo, if you help me this time, you’ll have to look at my face even if you don’t want to.

“Huh? What are you talking about?”

?Looks like I’ll have to use your popularity a bit.

“…My popularity?”

?Yeah. It’s just more certain when you’re involved.

Yeon-oh, who was speaking cryptically, began to explain her plan to Han Seung-hoo, who could only let out a dry laugh.

“If things go as Sister’s plan, you might see me way too often.”

?Is that so?

Yeon-oh’s confident laughter echoed once again.