Even an S-Class Hunter Wants to Get Married - Chapter 15

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15. Martial Arts Marriage Contest!

 

“….”

 

The sky painted with sunset hues.

 

Kim Yang and I are following behind Renea, who walks silently ahead.

 

The meeting with Han Hyo-jae was a failure.

 

No, calling it a failure might be a bit much.

 

They simply weren’t meant for each other.

 

When it comes to meeting people, you can’t really divide things into success and failure.

 

“B-Boss. Say something to comfort her.”

 

Kim Yang pokes at my side, telling me to lighten the heavy atmosphere.

 

But would anything I say right now really improve Renea’s mood?

 

Sometimes just quietly staying by someone’s side can be a greater comfort.

 

Rather than that, I decided to think more about Han Hyo-jae.

 

Just as Renea is my customer, Han Hyo-jae is also my customer.

 

Even though he’s on the most basic membership plan worth 1 million won, through today’s experience I got a clearer picture of what kind of partner Han Hyo-jae wants.

 

‘Sometimes seeing things directly like this isn’t bad either.’

 

Deeper thoughts about that person that I couldn’t know when just sitting at my desk and arranging matches.

 

It was good that I came out to see this directly today.

 

My perspective on work has definitely broadened.

 

“Um, excuse me-.”

 

When I don’t respond, Kim Yang finally steps forward herself. Wanting to do something to help, she makes various suggestions.

 

“W-want to go shopping for cosmetics with me? I’ll help you dress up much prettier.”

 

“…No.”

 

A firm refusal.

 

But what’s contained in her voice isn’t emotions of giving up like resignation or disappointment.

 

Rather, her golden eyes shine brilliantly in the sunset light. It seemed like she could clearly see the path she needed to take.

 

“How should I put it. I feel like I now know how to approach the dream I’ve been wanting to achieve so desperately.”

 

“….”

 

“Yes, I’ve learned a lot. Though it wasn’t a marital bond, it seems certain that I’ve met a good connection-.”

 

Slowly turning her body, Renea looks at me with a bright smile.

 

“Thank you for giving me enlightenment through this new encounter.”

 

“You’re being too kind. It wasn’t intentional, and you paid a fair price for it.”

 

“Mm! Well, 5 million won isn’t exactly pocket change!”

 

She speaks with a shrug, but Renea’s mood definitely seemed good.

 

“S-so you won’t dress up?”

 

“Mm! Am I not already beautiful enough? So rather than that, I think I should pay more attention to other things.”

 

“….”

 

Why is she looking at me while saying that.

 

“Answer me.”

 

“…Well, you do look like you’re in your twenties.”

 

“Hmph!”

 

Whatever else you might say, no one criticizes elves for their appearance. Unless they have really unique tastes.

 

The fact that they occupied the giant tree at the amusement park, and that they’re homeless under the trees in parks claiming it’s their home.

 

Normally this should be a much bigger social problem than it is now, but it’s being hushed up because of the elves’ appearance.

 

It’s easy to understand if you compare them to cats.

 

They don’t listen at all, and they don’t know how to be grateful.

 

But just like cats survive on cuteness alone, elves are similar – they live off their faces.

 

“For now, I want to look for work. I have that bounty money from last time, so I’m thinking of getting a small room too.”

 

“That’s a good idea.”

 

“Th-there’s a room finding app. I’ll install it on your mobile phone.”

 

She realizes how much she was chasing only ideals and faces reality.

 

Some might call it compromise, but I want to call this growth.

 

“That’s right, if you get a room and find a job, you should be able to rise from F-grade to E-grade.”

 

“Oh! Really?!”

 

So she won’t forget a day like today. I should help her feel her own growth.

 

I feel good for some reason.

 

Maybe it’s because I witnessed something wonderful.

 

I also feel like I’ve advanced a step as the boss of a marriage information agency.

 

“Alright, I’m in a good mood. Let’s go to the sushi buffet today! My treat!”

 

When I shout with a smile, Kim Yang’s eyes immediately sparkle brightly.

 

“Su, sushi buffet! Bo, Boss I love you! Sushiiiii!”

 

I don’t know if sheep like fish, but I had no idea she’d be this happy about it.

 

“Sushi?”

 

On the other hand, Renea tilted her head as if she’d never tried it before.

 

“Heh.”

 

“Heh.”

 

Seeing that, Kim Yang and I simultaneously raised the corners of our mouths.

 

“Prepare yourself, Elf Queen.”

 

“Huh? What’s that supposed to mean?”

 

“Ge, get ready for your dentures to fall out. It’s, it’s so delicious.”

 

“I don’t wear dentures!”

 

That’s how delicious it is.

 

* * *

 

“Yaaawn.”

 

Early morning.

 

I’m heading to work as usual today, but I’m out of cigarettes.

 

I forgot to buy some yesterday.

 

But it’s fine.

 

There’s a convenience store on the 1st floor of the building right next door.

 

As I’m passing by, the auntie from the rice soup restaurant on the 1st floor of our building happens to be cleaning in front of her door.

 

“Young man, good morning.”

 

“Good morning, Auntie.”

 

“You’ve been getting a lot of customers lately, haven’t you? That’s great.”

 

“Haha, well, it’s because this building has a good location.”

 

By the way, this person is the building owner.

 

“Come have lunch. I’ll put lots of meat in it for you.”

 

“I’ll try to persuade Kim Yang. She doesn’t like soup rice because she can’t handle hot food well.”

 

“The white-haired young lady? Aw, that’s too bad. I think my son secretly likes her.”

 

“Really?”

 

Now this is interesting information.

 

“Well, my son is getting to marriageable age… but he’s shy, and he’s so busy with the restaurant work that he doesn’t have time to meet people.”

 

“That’s true, the soup rice is so delicious that you’re always busy.”

 

“You really know how to speak nicely, don’t you?”

 

I mention that if her son joins the matchmaking agency, I’ll even give him a friend discount, then head toward the convenience store.

 

‘Come to think of it, doesn’t Kim Yang date?’

 

She’s a famous SNS influencer, so she must be popular.

 

Even at the club she used to go to, she seemed to get hit on quite often.

 

Of course, she said she rejected them all by using my name and claiming she had a boyfriend.

 

‘If the kid’s 3rd Floor speech improved a bit more, she’d probably start dating soon.’

 

But it’s not improving much.

 

It seems like stuttering has become a habit for her.

 

Ding-a-ling.

 

I stand in front of the convenience store counter, but there’s no employee. From the sounds coming from the storage room, they must be organizing supplies.

 

I knock on the counter.

 

“Excuse me, could you ring me up please?”

 

“J-just wait a moment!”

 

“…Huh?”

 

What’s this familiar way of speaking?

 

The familiar thing wasn’t just the speech pattern. Coming out of the storage room is Miracle Premium customer, Renea.

 

“Ah, Boss! Perfect timing. Get me one strawberry milk!”

 

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What is this shamelessness even.

 

Is this what they call experience?

 

“You work part-time here?”

 

“Yeah! I thought I should get some social experience! And I need to rank up to E-grade, don’t I!”

 

Then she reveals her true thoughts with a sly smile.

 

“When I was F-grade I met a B-grade, so if I become E-grade then with an A-grade-!”

 

That’s not how the math works. But well, dreams are free, so I’ll just let it slide.

 

“For reference, part-time work is classified as unemployed. Just so you know.”

 

“Huh? Why?! I’m earning money too!”

 

“Hah, who would say a spouse working part-time counts as having a job. That doesn’t qualify.”

 

“….”

 

Renea pouts and glares at me. I’ll just pretend not to see and buy some cigarettes.

 

“One pack of Marlboro please.”

 

“Oh? Customer! You need to bring it to the register!”

 

Renea acts proud for delivering her practiced line. That’s right for other items, but this is convenience store cigarettes.

 

“Ha, it’s cigarettes. You need to get them from behind the counter.”

 

“Ah, it was cigarettes? You should have said so.”

 

Well, yeah.

 

It’s obviously her first day on the job.

 

“Maaarlboooroo~.”

 

Her humming really sounds like a grandmother.

 

“It’s right there. No, to the left. A bit higher. No, lower than that. One row up. No, I said up, why are you going right- Ah, fuck.”

 

“What?! Fuck?!”

 

“Ahem, no. Sorry. But it’s frustrating. Is it okay to inconvenience customers like this?”

 

“You’ll properly experience how I act up at Merakl after I get off work.”

 

Ah, shit.

 

Should I lock the office door?

 

“You’ll see that I haven’t lived 1,901 years for nothing.”

 

Living 1,901 years just to throw a tantrum lying on the floor?

 

In the end, we reached an agreement by buying her a Marlboro and strawberry milk to put in her hands before coming out.

 

“Phew.”

 

What a hell of a morning I’ve had.

 

After smoking a cigarette and entering the office, wind blew from inside.

 

“Ugh?!”

 

My hair whipped around, and the cigarette smell clinging to my body was completely blown away.

 

When I opened my eyes that had been squeezed shut against the sharp wind, there stood a woman I’d never seen before.

 

“I’m sorry, I really hate unpleasant odors.”

 

The black-haired woman was wearing a white martial arts uniform. She had an elegant yet pure appearance.

 

She performed a fist-palm salute and bowed, then immediately introduced herself.

 

“I am Baek Yeon-hwa from the Taegeuk Yin-Yang Sect. Though I am lacking, I am also called Yin-Yang Twin Pulse, one of the Top 10 Martial Masters.”

 

A confident smile.

 

She’s a guest from the Old Murim on the 5th Floor.

 

Kim Yang peeked her head out from behind Baek Yeon-hwa and gestured.

 

“B-Boss. This person is, you know.”

 

“You know?”

 

“I heard that Merakl here is the 3rd Floor’s best matchmaker, so I came to find you. What I want is just one thing.”

 

The way she just blurts out what she wants to say confirms she’s definitely from the Old Murim.

 

Especially if she’s one of the Top 10 Masters, that means she holds quite a position-.

 

“A man who can defeat me. Yes, that’s enough! I want to become the wife of a man who can fight and defeat me!”

 

A majestic declaration.

 

The moment I heard it, I understood why Kim Yang had said “you know.”

 

“Ah, I see. Just a moment.”

 

“Yes?”

 

I immediately go to my desk and open the bottom drawer. I pull out one of the various documents piled up and hand it over.

 

“Here, write your name here.”

 

“Hmm? This is-.”

 

“It’s a list. Simply put, it’s the martial marriage list.”

 

“What?”

 

I hand her a pen while she looks at me with a dumbfounded expression, and point to the bottom of the list with my finger.

 

“You can write it here. Oh right, can you write 3rd Floor characters? If you can’t, should I write it for you? What was it again, Yin-Yang Twin Pulse Baek Yeon-hwa?”

 

To think another one would be added to this list.

 

[Martial Marriage List]

 

– Grand Duchess of Night Lumie.

 

– Infinite Library Beloa.

 

– Heartless Sword Princess Namgung Hwa-ryeong.

 

– Neon Valkyrie Mosco Bichakos.

 

– Yaksha Ryu Seo-ram.

 

– Clear Wind Martial Marquis Paeng So-rin.

 

– Elf Queen Renea.

 

Who would have thought the spot below Renea, who asked to be added just in case, would be filled so quickly.

 

– Yin-Yang Twin Pulse Baek Yeon-hwa.

 

“I’ve written it down for now. When a challenger appears, we’ll decide on the contract fee and membership level then.”

 

“C-could this list be-.”

 

“Yes, it’s the martial marriage waiting list.”

 

“….”

 

“But it’s hard to get off this list. Did someone get off once a year ago? Even that seemed like they let them win-.”

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