Hunters Keep Coming To My House - Chapter 90

Chapter 90

If the second one says it’s busy, there was a separate reason why these S-levels, who are usually melancholic, gathered. 

The time was about a day ago. 

“I never thought I’d come here again.”

Jung Tae-il walked casually, sticking his tongue out as he sat crookedly on the sofa. On the other side, Han Seung-hoo, who had been watching, threw a pointed remark with a frown.

“Then why don’t you leave? Why come here and spoil the atmosphere?”

“You seem in a bad mood. Is it jealousy, like a kid?”

“…Hey.”

“It looks like you’re involuntarily pricked.”

Han Seung-hoo sneered at Jung Tae-il, and with the thought of attacking him before Yoon-soo arrived, a black mana formation appeared in his hand. Han Seung-hoo’s head, which had originally been a bright brown color, had long been dyed dark due to the darkness—this was Han Seung-hoo’s unique ability. 

When there was no light, he turned into darkness, enhancing the intensity of his attacks. However, due to the corresponding side effects, he didn’t use it often. That was why Han Seung-hoo used light whenever possible. 

Of course… when attacking Jung Tae-il, he didn’t care about side effects.

In response to Han Seung-hoo’s intense aura, Jung Tae-il also took out a dagger and assumed an attacking stance. At first glance, it looked like an ordinary dagger, but various mana patterns adorned its surface. Jung Tae-il’s dagger was at least S-level or higher, judging by the fact that the patterns increased every time they met.

Just before the two, who knew each other’s strength better than anyone else, could unleash fatal attacks on each other:

“…Are you two fighting again?”

Kang Yoon-soo arrived dramatically, preventing any escalation.

Jung Tae-il and Han Seung-hoo turned their heads as if nothing had happened. Seeing that, Kang Yoon-soo sighed.

“I called you and asked you not to fight. How keen is Yeon-oh at picking up things? She’ll quickly notice if you two fight.”

“…”

“Sorry.”

“Stop fighting. We’re already short-handed as it is when we combine our strengths.”

Kang Yoon-soo glanced at them with a worried look, as if wondering when they would grow up, and tossed a bead onto the table in the middle of the sofa.

The transparent bead soon cracked with gold.

Bang!

Creating a hologram.

The mana was intricately woven, with differently colored mana lines intertwining to create a form. And soon… the image of a man was displayed.

“His name is Guinza. An unregistered hunter who just got in touch with Mr. Kim Chok. It seems the government is still greedy… isn’t it annoying.”

“…So, what’s the plan with that guy and the government, using Seo Yeon-oh?”

“On the surface, it seems like that.”

“…”

Kang Yoon-soo shrugged and continued.

“The reality is entirely different. Mr. Kim Chok seems to be preparing to overturn things.”

“What power does that guy Kim Chok have to overturn things?”

“Are you saying he’ll recruit unregistered hunters, Yoon-soo?”

“Well, it seems like it.”

Han Seung-hoo grumbled quietly, annoyed.

On the other hand, Jung Tae-il furrowed his brow.

“There’s no reason for Seo Yeon-oh to get involved in that shady conspiracy, right?”

“…Actually, I think the same way, Tae-il. The fact that Mr. Kim Chok considered abandoning my father is like a declaration that he wants to swallow the government. Where would the principled one find the first thing to correct?”

“The guild.”

“Yes, the guild. But currently, the person getting the most attention regarding the guild is not you or me, but Seung-hoo, not to mention Seo Yeon-oh.”

Even though Seo Yeon-oh’s resignation had already been decided, it hadn’t been officially announced. Only articles about fixing her resignation letter had been released.

At Kang Yoon-soo’s words, the glares of the two became sharp. Kang Yoon-soo’s words essentially meant that Kim Chok intended to play public opinion through Seo Yeon-oh.

“We don’t know exactly what kind of public opinion manipulation they’ll do right away. They might plot it together with Guinza… So, it means we need to stop that guy Guinza from approaching Seo Yeon-oh before it happens.”

“That’s right. And I hope this matter doesn’t get to Seo Yeon-oh. It’s an enduring issue between the government and the guild, and Seo Yeon-oh shouldn’t get involved.”

So, how about joining forces for once?

Kang Yoon-soo smiled his good-natured smile and made a refreshing suggestion.

No one in this space could refuse the proposal. After a long time, the three unanimously put their heads together, pondering how to protect Seo Yeon-oh.

And the answer came very simply.

“It’s dangerous to leave Seo Yeon-oh alone. Even if it’s difficult to approach her because she has a house inside the gate.”

“I agree. Even though Seo Yeon-oh’s house is faint, it’s observable to some extent, as Soo-hee mentioned last time.”

“…Then, really, one of us has to stick with her all day long.”

If that’s possible, they can identify the hunter who approaches Seo Yeon-oh and block the approach in advance.

They looked at each other and nodded without saying a word.

And… Han Seung-hoo decided to take charge of this matter. Perhaps because he was the one who got along with Seo Yeon-oh most smoothly among them.

“I’m not good at taking care of people. But it seems people are attracted to crowds. If the three of us visit her at the same time, there’s a high chance she’ll refuse.”

“So… I’ll call Seo Yeon-oh here. Then, the rest can join as they wish.”

And thus… the Seo Yeon-oh Protection Project was realized.

* * *

Returning to the original timeline.

What on earth are these S-levels doing? Even though we had a meal and drinks, they boldly insisted on going to my place because they also wanted to blow candles on a cake.

…Normally, I wouldn’t have agreed, but the 5-star hotel cake that Han Seung-hoo prepared was too expensive for someone like me, a commoner.

…I couldn’t refuse.

The taste of wealth… It was so sweet…

And now.

“…Aren’t you two going home? Seung-hoo, didn’t you say you have something to do tomorrow?”

“I postponed that. I can’t miss out on the resignation party with Jung Tae-il and Yoon-soo for Sister.”

“I heard you already congratulated her on her resignation?”

“That’s different.”

“…How is it different?”

No, why do these people insist on being so stubborn?

I leaned against the wall and contemplated the situation. There was no reason for the three S-levels to behave like this.

Moreover, Seung-hoo and Jung Tae-il didn’t have a single argument while being together.

‘…What’s going on?’

I shouldn’t say this to myself, but there is something related to me…

But no matter how much I think about it, there is no clear answer.

If there’s a problem for me right now… It’s the strange system administrator and the truth about the world that I have to unravel.

‘…Argh, it’s frustrating, really.’

If I tell Arvani to bite these people once and spin in the air ten times, will they figure things out…?

Or if I tie them to Boom-ba’s back and let them enjoy flying together like crazy, won’t at least one of them catch on?

There’s so much to do right now…

I still laughed incredulously while looking at the three S-levels occupying my living room.

It’s too funny that these high-ranking individuals are casually in my house.

But only for a moment.

“…Ah.”

…Aha.

Nevertheless, there was a task among the things I needed to do that required many hands…

‘Let’s start by assigning that task and see how Seung-hoo and Tae-il react.’

…Yes, let’s go with that.

With this determination, the three idle individuals began to look different.

Han Seung-hoo became the generator emitting electricity…

Jung Tae-il became the mover of goods…

And finally, Kang Yoon-soo became the workforce, breaking things in the house with me.

“…Hehehe.”

Since it’s already late today, let’s try assigning them tasks from tomorrow.

I formed a sneaky plan in my mind and silently expressed a very small apology to them.

The endless party of upgrades and household chores would unfold.

The operation name: ‘Do you guys know household chores?’

To stay in my house, you have to do some work, secretly.