D-Rank Constellation Hunter… Stuck Without Internet! - Chapter 149

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Chapter 149
“…Pardon?”
“Ah, we’ve arrived.”
We had been transported to the Touch One Training Facility Branch 2.
The building’s lights were off, suggesting everyone’s training had concluded for the day.
“Se-um, what did you just—”
“I know what you’re trying to ask, but let’s talk about it later, not now.”
“But…”
“And I didn’t say anything misleading, did I? It’s not a misunderstanding. Exactly as you understood it. You’re not the type to jump to conclusions like that.”
As I patiently explained it to him piece by piece, his face flushed crimson in an instant.
He seemed to be doubting his own ears, wondering if what he’d just heard was real.
Honestly, I still don’t fully understand how I came to feel this way myself.
But after thinking about it alone for a long time, I realized there was no need to deny it outright.
Delta Constellation had given me that certainty.
If I could be with Ha Gyuhyuk the way Delta and Irina are together, then the infinite time stretching ahead wouldn’t seem so unbearable.
Though what I as an existence could sacrifice would be another matter entirely.
“Ha Gyuhyuk, look over there.”
“Hm?”
I cut off the conversation before he could ask another question, pointing ahead.
“Looks like he’s handling the closing today.”
The one emerging after turning off the lights and locking up was Dan Yibum.
Recognizing us, he hurried to close the distance between us.
“You’ve returned. I was startled when I heard you’d suddenly gone somewhere. And you even took the Guild Master with you…”
“Doesn’t ‘kidnapped’ sound a bit dangerous? Anyone hearing that might think I’d done something I shouldn’t have.”
Dan Yibum was genuinely worried—his words came out somewhat rushed and hurried.
This was the first time I’d seen him so flustered and at a loss.
It was refreshing, actually.
To everyone else, it must have looked like I’d kidnapped Ha Gyuhyuk.
I felt a bit wronged, but what could I do? No one would complain about me handling what’s mine properly.
“Relax. Anyone seeing you like this would think you’d come back from the dead.”
“Ah… My apologies.”
“It hasn’t been that many days since we left.”
“Yes, about four days have passed. Nothing particularly significant happened during that time.”
He still gave Ha Gyuhyuk a brief briefing regardless.
Numerous companies had lined up wanting to advertise with Touch One, and the training facility’s reservations were booked solid one after another.
Cynea’s Guild Master had suddenly lost focus, causing the guild members to scatter in all directions.
Among them, those somewhat favorable to Dan Yibum had submitted applications to join Touch One.
However, Dan Yibum said he’d held off on processing them, thinking he needed Ha Gyuhyuk’s permission first.
In just four days, so many matters had piled up to be handled.
The human world truly does turn upside down if you’re away for even a single day.
“Yeah, you’ve been doing well enough.”
“Nothing has changed significantly.”
Dan Yibum glanced at me cautiously.
He seemed to be gauging my mood while checking if anyone besides Ha Gyuhyuk was nearby.
“Franson found Earth boring and went somewhere else. He won’t be back for a while.”
“…How did you know that?”
“I can hear his eyes rolling around—how could I not know?”
It seemed being trapped in the Chamber of Reflection and Contemplation had been quite a shock to him.
If that kind and simple-minded Constellation found it terrifying, you must have really messed up.
I found myself taking Franson’s side without rhyme or reason and spoke lightly.
“So, did you make up with Kim Gyuwun?”
“….”
When I asked him point-blank, Dan Yibum averted his gaze.
He tried to play dumb, but it was painfully obvious.
He should have just done it. I laughed and patted his shoulder.
“Come on, you’re not a kid anymore—why are you still fighting over something like this?”
“We didn’t fight.”
“Then what?”
“Not everyone can agree on everything, can they? I think that’s what it is between him and me.”
But from what I heard about Franson, it sounded like they’d actually thrown punches—that wasn’t just a difference of opinion.
Then again, both of them were stubborn enough to rival anyone.
“Make it up already. I’m too old to get involved in human squabbles. Ha Gyuhyuk’s busy too.”
“It’s not interfering with work.”
Dan Yibum blinked, clearly confused about why he was being scolded when he’d come because he was happy to see us.
He naturally clasped his hands behind his back, assuming the posture of someone receiving a lecture.
“That might be true for office work and meetings, but with the two of you not getting along like this, how are you supposed to function in a Dungeon?”
“Both of us can pull our own weight…”
“You don’t want to make up?”
“Yes.”
[ That is a lie. (Embarrassment and regret toward Kim Gyuwun 42% Pride 30% Shame 28%) ]
In that instant, a violet light struck him and sent him flying through the air.
Dan Yibum tumbled helplessly through the air like a powerless paper doll, writhing as he fell.
He didn’t seem to have lost consciousness, though a few bones might have broken.
Ha Gyuhyuk, who had been waiting for a chance to speak to me, stared with his mouth agape.
“Hunter Dan Yibum!”
“Look at him talking back.”
If I say you’re wrong, then you’re wrong. If I say fix it, then fix it.
Why does he keep talking so much?
Maybe all this leniency has made me seem like just a friendly older sister to him.
I drew a sword from thin air and strode toward him.
Ha Gyuhyuk threw his entire body in front of Dan Yibum, sensing the killing intent radiating from me.
“He’s just getting in the way. Let me cut him down.”
“Se, Se-um, please wait a moment.”
“No, I think I’ve been too lenient. It’s time to draw blood and establish order. Once he’s dead, Kim Gyuwun will come to his senses.”
I’d already calculated it all in my head.
In an actual crisis, who would be more useful—Dan Yibum or Kim Gyuwun?
Dan Yibum was superior in raw power, but Kim Gyuwun was necessary to command the others.
And this one was far worse at talking back.
“Ah, no, I can resolve this with words.”
“Have I been using words this whole time, or have I been using my fists? He won’t come to his senses with words—only with fists. You’ll get hurt too, so move.”
Realizing I was genuinely intent on cutting him down, Dan Yibum forced himself to his feet.
He was already battered and broken from just a single casual blow I’d delivered.
“Did you think I kept you alive because I needed you? Did I think you had some use, so I just kept you around?”
“….”
He lowered his gaze.
They say conflicts between ordinary humans are resolved given enough time.
Perhaps theirs might also be resolved if they had more time than this.
But I don’t have that time.
More precisely, I don’t have time to concern myself with the petty affairs of humans like them.
It’s just that Ha Gyuhyuk is the kind of human who needs to care about such things to survive, so I’ve been humoring him.
“I know why you’re fighting with him.”
Both of them share the same goal.
A grand dream of benefiting more people.
But Kim Gyuwun dreams of an ideal where everyone can become strong, while Dan Yibum only sees the reality of minimizing losses.
Between those two thoughts lies an uncrossable river.
And I cannot dry up that river for them.
Neither can anyone else.
“Then the Constellation….”
“No.”
“Pardon?”
“You were about to ask me if I think you’re right and Kim Gyuwun is wrong, weren’t you?”
“….”
Hit where it hurt, he averted his eyes.
Ha Gyuhyuk seized the moment and carefully pushed the blade I was holding away with nimble movements.
I was aware of his cute little scheme, but I let it slide.
After all, I’m a remarkably generous Constellation when it comes to Ha Gyuhyuk.
“I’m not taking sides. I simply choose whichever is more advantageous in the situation.”
“Then why are you doing this?”
“Because you lack manners, regardless of your convictions. Honestly, whatever happens between you two is none of my concern. But don’t let it show. I’m only looking the other way because Ha Gyuhyuk asked me to.”
I was about to turn away without hesitation when anger flared up again, and I struck the back of his neck sharply with the flat of my blade.
In that instant, the light drained from Dan Yibum’s eyes as relief washed over him, and he collapsed.
Watching him crumple to the floor, Ha Gyuhyuk froze in shock.
“Gyuhyuk, let’s go.”
“G-go?”
“Yes, let’s go. We deserve some time alone together.”
“But what about Hunter Dan…?”
“Tell Kim Gyuwun to come pick him up.”
….
Seeing me specifically mention Kim Gyuwun, Ha Gyuhyuk’s expression grew troubled.
But ultimately, he had no choice—he pulled out his phone with a resigned air.
“He says he’s coming right now.”
“Let’s go. For some reason, I feel like sleeping in a bed tonight.”
“…Yes. Will you… visit me in my dreams?”
“Only if your sleeping face is cute.”
Ha Gyuhyuk turned away from Dan Yibum to look at me instead.
His expression soon filled with grim determination.
Such a fool, that one.

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