Even an S-Class Hunter Wants to Get Married - Chapter 2
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2. Orcs over Elves!
“That thing-! I’m going to kill that thing!”
“Kim Yang! Hold tight! Don’t let go!”
“B-Boss! What did you do?”
Meracle was currently facing an unprecedented crisis.
Because a former elf queen, a 1,900-year-old grandmother, was causing a rampage.
As society becomes increasingly aged, elderly people not being able to keep up with modern society becomes a problem.
Since she’s 1,900 years old, it seems difficult for her to grasp reality.
“Prince Valentino is the best match for the requirements you’re looking for!”
“Even so, asking me to become the 127th wife is crossing the line! Do you think we’d meet even once a day?!”
Once a day, she says.
According to someone who married Prince Valentino, meeting once a year is considered meeting a lot.
And there are almost no cases of talking one-on-one.
“C-Customer! Please calm down first! Boss, what do we do about this?”
“Customer! I understand, so please calm down. I’ll match you with another client-.”
Creak.
At that moment, a man entered as the door opened.
Tall stature, outstanding looks, and dandy fashion.
It was Hunter Lee Kang-ho, one of our Meracle’s few S-rank customers.
“…Boss? Oh, are you busy right now?”
“Oh my! Hunter Lee Kang-ho! You’re here? No, no! Busy? Not at all.”
I was about to shout at Kim Yang to quickly subdue Renea-.
“Ahem, you’re a customer? Hello, I’m called Renea.”
“Oh, yes? Hello, I’m Lee Kang-ho.”
Before I knew it, Renea was sitting demurely in her seat, tucking her hair behind her ear.
Kim Yang standing behind her was also staring blankly.
“B-Boss. I’m scared.”
“…That’s what you call experience.”
Renea immediately glared at me, but she couldn’t say more in front of Hunter Lee Kang-ho.
“Please sit, Hunter Lee Kang-ho. Are you still going Outside Seoul for Monster Hunting these days?”
“Well, all hunters do that. I’m also thinking about moving to the 4th Floor or 5th Floor.”
Look at her ears perking up immediately when the 4th Floor was mentioned, since it’s her hometown.
“What brings you here today?”
When I asked with a capitalist smile, Lee Kang-ho approached shyly.
“I have a date with Mia today. I’d like to request Styling Service, would that be possible?”
“Of course! Premium customers don’t need reservations. Kim Yang, get ready to serve him!”
“Co, coming!”
Styling Service.
A benefit our Merakl offers, providing styling at very affordable prices for premium customers before their dates.
One of the reasons for Kim Yang’s existence.
The dignity of an SNS influencer.
She takes out and sets up the Makeup Set, Hair Scissors, Hair Curler, and other tools.
“So you have this kind of service too.”
“…That way of speaking, really.”
The grandmother sitting demurely.
Her speech pattern became like a country person trying to hide their dialect.
What follows is Kim Yang’s showtime.
“Wh, what style do you want?”
“As always, please do as you see fit. Your sense is so good.”
“Confirmed.”
A 7:3 parted perm with Hair Wax.
She trims the hair that was sticking out awkwardly.
Eyebrows, nose hair, and beard are also neatly groomed.
For the skin, just Tone-up Base and Sunscreen applied cleanly.
Finally, Clear Lip Balm for the lips.
“To, today’s style. Coat, Knit, Slacks. Be, beige tones for dandy warmth.”
Kim Yang finished in just 30 minutes.
Just with light basic makeup and a bit of hair styling, a person’s charm comes alive dramatically.
“Ooh….”
Renea marvels as if watching magic. Lee Kang-ho himself also smiles with satisfaction in front of the mirror.
“As expected of Merakl. Your skills are really amazing.”
“Oh my, you don’t need to go that far.”
“I, I did it. Not the boss.”
“….”
Kim Yang pouts, insisting she was the one who did it.
Ignoring her, I immediately took a photo of Lee Kang-ho as well.
“It came out well. You seem to really like this one. Getting dressed up so nicely.”
“Ahem, yes. She’s a nice person. We communicate well. Since Ms. Mia is a nurse at a Medical Station Outside Seoul, we have a lot in common as I’m a hunter.”
Deep satisfaction shows through Lee Kang-ho’s bashful expression.
‘This time seems pretty good?’
Last time I matched him with a female hunter, but it fizzled out because the image of being work colleagues was too strong.
This time I introduced him to a nurse named Yu Mia, and he seems very pleased.
“Haha, enjoy your date. Fighting!”
“Thank you, I’ll have a good time then.”
After finishing his card payment, Lee Kang-ho heads out on his date with an extremely confident expression.
As soon as Hunter Lee Kang-ho leaves, I immediately call Kim Yang.
“Kim Yang, that, what’s her name. Ms. Yu Mia, bring me her file folder.”
“Bo, boss, don’t you have hands?”
“Didn’t you receive your salary?”
“He, here it is, boss.”
So she does know how to use honorifics?
Anyway, a black sheep tainted by capitalism.
I take the file folder and check Yu Mia’s number.
I immediately make a call while heading outside.
“Wh, why are you ignoring me?”
“Want some tea, customer?”
“…Cola.”
“That’s, that’s bad for you. Grandma.”
Thud.
I bite down on a cigarette and make a phone call.
While heading to the smoking area, the call connects.
– Hello?
“Hello, Ms. Yu Mia. This is Meracle.”
– Oh, yes. Hello.
“I’m calling because you have one trial session left for Meracle’s Styling Service that you haven’t used yet. The deadline is today-.”
– Today? Oh, then I’ll come! Is it possible right now?”
“Yes, it’s possible. It usually takes about 30 minutes.”
– I’ll come right away!
The call ends.
I smoke one cigarette and return to the office.
Kim Yang and Renea are talking while looking at photos of men.
“How about this guy?”
“He’s handsome, but he looks a bit rude.”
“What about this one?”
“He’s just big and even has tattoos? Ugh, not good.”
“…Grandma’s picky.”
What a shock.
I was worried they might have shown her the customer list.
Fortunately, that wasn’t it – they were Kim Yang’s SNS followers.
“Kim Yang, Ms. Yu Mia is coming right away, okay? Set things up to match Mr. Kang Ho’s styling.”
“Yes, yes. Boss.”
Kim Yang starts preparing.
When I sit down, Renea furrows her brow.
“I’m a customer too, aren’t I?”
“You haven’t paid yet.”
“…”
“Would you like to do it now? Shall I introduce you to our membership?”
Perfect.
If she pays right away, that’s the real deal.
“Ahem!”
“….”
“How can I trust a company that would make me the 127th wife of some remote prince?”
“No, customer. You need to be more objective about yourself. I’ve been in this business long enough to have an accurate eye for people, you know?”
Elf?
She is pretty, that’s true.
Personality?
Talking to her, she’s not particularly rough around the edges either.
Occupation?
If she was an elf queen, she could probably do anything.
But her age.
1,901 years old.
This really won’t work.
“There’s a reason why elves get harsh evaluations in the market, you know? Some people even say they’d rather have an orc than an elf.”
“Ah, don’t you dare lie! How can you compare me to some simple-minded orc!”
“Ha, this is ridiculous.”
She hasn’t seen orcs these days, has she?
“Wait and see.”
I immediately search for our orc customer’s SNS on my Mobile Phone.
“Ha, really. I’m the one who should be speechless here. You’re talking complete nonsense.”
“I got it, so just wait and see.”
“An orc, you say! An orc! How dare you bring up orcs to a noble elf? Since ancient times, elves have been the standard of beauty! Orcs were the standard of ugliness! You don’t know anything-.”
“Don’t talk about 1,900 years ago.”
Perfect timing – she just uploaded that she finished her workout today.
“This person is one of our customers, you see? She’s 26 years old. She received an A-grade for her looks and figure.”
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The moment I show her the mobile phone, Renea’s eyes widen in shock as if they’re about to pop out.
“N-no way… This is an orc?”
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“You saw it, right? This is what the marriage market is like these days. Do you think you can compete and win against a 26-year-old orc like this?”
“…”
Her lips pressed tightly together.
Seeing her trembling makes me feel sorry for no reason.
“So snap out of it-”
“Waaaaaahhh!”
“W-wait?!”
Renea runs outside crying.
“Ah, no. I didn’t mean to hurt her feelings like this.”
“Boss, you’re trash.”
“What choice do I have? It’s reality. If you want to compete in the marriage market, the most important thing is self-objectification!”
Even though I say this, I do feel a bit sorry.
Just then, Yu Mia appears, peeking through the door that Renea left open.
“Oh, boss? Is something wrong?”
“No, no, it’s nothing. Come and sit down.”
Even though I feel sorry for the elf queen, our paying customer comes first.
…Since I feel bad about it, I should treat her better if she comes back later.
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A few days later.
Hunter Lee Kang-ho comes back again.
‘Why does he look like that.’
An ominous feeling creeps up.
“Ahem, Kang-ho. Is something wrong? How are things with Mia? Going well? You two really seemed to suit each other.”
When I cautiously probe, Hunter Lee Kang-ho covers his face with his hands and lets out a troubled sigh.
“I think I got rejected.”
What? After all that styling I did for him, he got rejected?
“I can’t reach Mia.”
“You can’t reach her?”
“Yes! I mean, we had great chemistry and even planned to meet up after! But suddenly I can’t contact her!”
Lee Kang-ho jumps up and grabs my hand.
“Boss! Please! Could you contact Mia for me? What did she not like about me?!”
“Of course. Let me try calling her first.”
I step outside for a moment and call Yu Mia.
After a long dial tone, it goes to voicemail.
“…She’s not answering?”
I send a text message.
She doesn’t read it.
‘That’s strange?’
Yu Mia definitely has feelings for Lee Kang-ho.
Just a few days ago, her voice was full of excitement.
Suddenly cutting off contact?
‘This is getting awkward.’
It doesn’t seem like he was simply rejected.
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