Even an S-Class Hunter Wants to Get Married - Chapter 37

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37. True Feelings!

 

After finishing his meal and returning, Namgung Yeon rubbed his stomach with a satisfying sense of fullness.

 

The price was cheaper than expected.

 

The variety of food was enough to break the table legs.

 

Having experienced the tremendous new civilization called a buffet, his favorability toward Cyber City had risen somewhat.

 

“Even at any banquet house, we couldn’t eat like this.”

 

“Huh, it’s amazing that they still make a profit selling at those prices.”

 

“I heard that the 6th Floor had lost its human aspects… This is quite surprising.”

 

“Ah! Perhaps it’s because many people have changed their bodies to cybernetic ones and don’t need meals!”

 

“Ooh! Very convincing!”

 

The Murim Warriors each shared their reviews of the meal they had just had.

 

They had minimized their meals because the money they brought recently was running low.

 

Since they could eat to their heart’s content without worrying about quantity for the first time in a while, everyone was full of praise.

 

Watching their reactions, Namgung Yeon also felt a sense of pride inside.

 

‘Since they like it this much, it truly brings me joy.’

 

When Namgung Pa-cheon, the Family Head of the Namgung Family, steps down from his position, he as the Young Master would become the Family Head.

 

When that time comes, he would need to take care of people like this, and he felt like he had glimpsed the pride of being a Family Head.

 

Trying to hide his swelling heart, Namgung Yeon entered the tent.

 

– J: That’s fortunate.

 

A brief reply that came to his mobile phone.

 

Namgung Yeon looked down at it with admiration.

 

“Truly a mysterious object.”

 

How could it so easily point out a restaurant close to where he was?

 

Namgung Yeon, curious to know more about this mysterious object, asked something else randomly.

 

– X: Do you think it will rain today?

 

– J: According to today’s weather forecast, the probability of rain is 7%.

 

“Huh, truly an amazing object.”

 

While Namgung Yeon spent time asking various things with admiration.

 

“Young Master, let’s get going now.”

 

He bolted upright at the voice calling from outside.

 

It was time to go raid Hellight’s factory site.

 

‘Has time already passed this much?’

 

Namgung Yeon had enjoyed his conversation with J more than expected, losing track of time.

 

When he asked about things he didn’t know, answers came back readily, making him exclaim in admiration constantly.

 

‘Wait…’

 

As Namgung Yeon was about to go outside, he suddenly thought about why Namgung Hwa-ryeong had given him this.

 

‘It helps me learn things I don’t know.’

 

In that case.

 

– X: I want to know about methods to deal with bullets that chase after you.

 

He asked about the enemy weapon that had troubled him yesterday. It was a bizarre bullet that kept chasing him no matter how much he dodged.

 

The response was slower than expected.

 

It almost seemed like it was pondering.

 

But eventually an answer came.

 

– J: Those are Smart Bullets. They’re cutting-edge weapons with miniature computers built inside, designed to pursue enemies to the end.

 

– J: However, under Cyber City law, Smart Bullets cannot be manufactured for lethal purposes.

 

– J: They’re non-lethal Suppression rounds with low durability and low penetrating power.

 

“Non-lethal…”

 

Weapons designed not to kill.

 

Hearing that, Namgung Yeon’s pride was cracked even more.

 

“Huh.”

 

Unable to look any longer, Namgung Yeon left the mobile phone inside the tent and came outside.

 

* * *

 

Another peaceful day at Merakl.

 

As Christmas approaches, we as a Marriage Information Agency are getting busier and busier.

 

The desire to spend Christmas with a lover has been a human instinct since before the Tower appeared.

 

Taking advantage of this season, we’re even running a Christmas commemorative 10% discount special event.

 

While I sent Kim Yang on a business trip to Cyber City two days ago, I’ve been attracting customers through flyers and internet advertisements.

 

“Ah, yes. Customer. So you’re saying a 4-year age difference would be acceptable?”

 

“That’s just right. They say you don’t even need to check compatibility for a 4-year difference.”

 

The Female Customer laughing with a “hoho.”

 

She’s now thirty-three and has entered the marriage market. She’s wearing several Luxury Goods on her clothes, but they’re obviously fake at first glance.

 

“Then there’s someone who’s a perfect match. His salary is also at the level you’re hoping for.”

 

“Oh my, really?”

 

“Yes, yes, would you like to take a look?”

 

When I showed her someone from the File Folder, the customer immediately frowned and got irritated.

 

“Oh my? What’s this?! He’s 4 years older!”

 

“Huh? Yes, that’s right. The 4-year difference you mentioned where you don’t even check compatibility.”

 

“How can I date someone 4 years older? At 37, he’s practically an old man.”

 

These days, even 33-year-olds are called Auntie.

 

I swallow hard and try to continue the consultation.

 

“Then you want to meet someone 4 years younger. So around 29 years old?”

 

“Yes! That’s obvious!”

 

“Hmm, Customer. Then you’ll need to lower your standards quite a bit.”

 

“What? By how much?”

 

“First, regarding the salary and educational background you mentioned, that would be difficult-.”

 

When I showed her the lowered standards after tapping the Calculator with various calculations, the customer immediately started yelling.

 

“What?! You want me to meet a 29-year-old who doesn’t even make 50 million? And he’s even non-regular employment? Are you kidding me right now? Are you making fun of me?”

 

“Customer, this is how the marriage market originally is. Or if you broaden your scope a bit to the 4th Floor or 5th Floor beastkin side-.”

 

“You want me to meet those beast bastards? Crazy bastard! Just wait and see what kind of review I write!”

 

The customer goes outside with rough footsteps. Cases like this are so common that I don’t even feel much emotion anymore.

 

‘That’s fortunate. I dodged a landmine.’

 

Rather, it’s fortunate that a woman who seemed likely to become malicious inventory has been cleared out.

 

The female customer tried to open the door, but it opened first.

 

Namgung Hwa-ryeong stood there blankly, staring down at her.

 

“Don’t block me and get out of the way.”

 

“What, what?! You bitch! Do you know who I am?”

 

“Ha… This is why the 3rd Floor is interesting. On the 5th Floor, no one would dare speak to me with such manners.”

 

In an instant-.

 

The sword was drawn from its sheath.

 

However, not many people saw it.

 

A speed that eyes couldn’t follow.

 

Namgung Hwa-ryeong’s sword cut the woman in a straight line.

 

“Kyaaaaaaah!?”

 

The woman’s fake clothes and bag were split exactly in half. The woman, who suddenly became like a flasher, hurriedly tried to adjust her clothes that were split in half.

 

Ah, damn my eyes.

 

Suddenly got an eyeful.

 

“You! You! I’m going to report this! I’ll sue everyone here and get this place shut down!”

 

“Do you think anyone saw the knife being drawn?”

 

A gentle smile appeared.

 

When Namgung Hwa-ryeong’s gaze reached the other waiting customers, they all shook their heads.

 

“Ah, no. I didn’t see anything.”

 

“Really didn’t see anything.”

 

“Wow… amazing.”

 

Everyone knew, but the fact was they didn’t see it. Namgung Hwa-ryeong smiled and patted her shoulder.

 

“Go and put on proper clothes. If your inside is ugly, you should at least care about the outside. Your underwear top and bottom don’t even match.”

 

“You-! Youuu-!”

 

She wanted to grab her by the collar right away, but since she was holding her clothes with both hands to prevent them from falling, the woman hurriedly left.

 

I followed behind the customer and shouted to her back.

 

“Customer-! This has nothing to do with our company! This person is neither our customer nor our client! You understand, right? If you write anything related to this, it will be processed as blind! Instead, if you give us a 5-star review, we’ll serve you better next time!”

 

Reviews are important.

 

When I returned inside, Namgung Hwa-ryeong was looking at me with a bewildered expression.

 

“…I can pay money if that’s what it takes.”

 

“For Martial Combat Marriage customers, we only accept payment and proceed when a challenger arrives.”

 

“Who decided that?”

 

“That’s how the company regulations are set up.”

 

Since I’m the Boss, I am the law.

 

“B-Boss bastard. N-next customer.”

 

Kim Yang is sulking just because I sent her on a business trip two days ago. At other companies, people are happy to go on overseas or Tower business trips, but she’s still pouting.

 

And it was only a one-day trip at that.

 

“Next customer, please enter the consultation room.”

 

First, I need to make money.

 

* * *

 

After finishing consultations with all the customers who had flocked in, it was 4:30.

 

As closing time was approaching, Namgung Hwa-ryeong was still waiting with her arms crossed.

 

“…You still haven’t left.”

 

“Now that you’re finally done, I’ll speak first. Your strategy seems to be working unexpectedly well.”

 

“It’s only been two days though?”

 

“Even though it’s only been two days, my younger brother apparently won’t put down his mobile phone.”

 

“He must have had a lot bottled up inside. You can usually tell an AI everything that’s on your mind.”

 

Namgung Hwa-ryeong nodded at my casual response.

 

“And that cheerful chattering reached the Family Head’s ears.”

 

“…What?”

 

In just two days?

 

“It seems the Family Head had planted informants. If we’re not careful, this could turn into a big problem.”

 

If you were to ask which floor is the strongest when averaging out individual martial power on each floor, the answer is predetermined.

 

It’s the 5th Floor Old Murim.

 

The saying goes that if you bring one skilled expert each from the 3rd-6th Floors and have them fight head-on, Old Murim would win.

 

If there are men who have reached the pinnacle even within such Old Murim, they would be none other than the Clan Heads of the Martial Arts Families.

 

The Azure Dragon I saw last time.

 

So it’s a somewhat different concept from Divine Beasts.

 

If I had to compare-.

 

“Ahhh! I lost again! Why is this so difficult?!”

 

“F-fool.”

 

“I’ll try again! Pong! Pong! Pota-pong!”

 

“Y-your joints. Be careful.”

 

The Clan Heads of the Martial Sects are similar to that Elf over there.

 

They’re not gods, but they’re beings who can compete with them.

 

The fact that Namgung Pa-cheon can move means…

 

‘My plan will be disrupted.’

 

It wasn’t just about receiving the wedding fees from the two of them.

 

From my perspective, drawing up a bigger blueprint, this was quite an unsettling factor.

 

* * *

 

– J: You must have suffered a lot since childhood.

 

– X: You understand!

 

– X: Actually, there were too many things that caused me inner turmoil just because I’m the Young Master.

 

Cyber City, under All Bridge.

 

Namgung Yeon, lying inside the Tent and tapping on his Mobile Phone, hummed a tune.

 

‘How can such a thing exist.’

 

Conversing with something called AI was more enjoyable than he had expected. No matter what he said, it answered him sincerely and understood him.

 

Being able to pour out the feelings he had kept inside also played a very significant part.

 

It felt like he had gained a very close friend. Moreover, whatever he said to this friend, only he would know.

 

So naturally, his heart opening up was inevitable.

 

– X: For example.

 

– X: Isn’t the Young Master also a man?

 

– X: I’m also a young man overflowing with vigor, yet I have to pretend I have no interest in women just because I’m the Young Master.

 

– X: When I had to burn my secretly collected Erotic Art Collection before coming here, I thought my heart would truly tear apart.

 

– X: They were things I cherished.

 

“…Your response is slow?”

 

Sometimes there are moments like this when there’s no answer, but waiting usually solves it.

 

– J: That must have been troublesome for you.

 

– J: I’d like to ask for reference.

 

– J: What are your preferences in women?

 

“Preferences? Hah… This thing really talks like a person.”

 

Preferences in the opposite sex.

 

Actually, I didn’t really have any preferences in the opposite sex.

 

No, it would be more accurate to say I’d never seriously thought about it.

 

But if I had to say.

 

– X: If I’m to speak truly honestly.

 

– X: My Former Fiancée’s appearance was truly beautiful.

 

– X: Though it was a political marriage, the thought of being able to marry such a lovely woman.

 

– X: How my heart fluttered so.

 

At our first meeting.

 

I put all my strength into my face trying to hide my grinning expression.

 

Thanks to that, the atmosphere became somewhat stiff, but that’s how a man should properly be.

 

It was Namgung Yeon’s own way of expression, having patriarchal thinking.

 

– J: Why won’t your Former Fiancée work?

 

Why won’t she work?

 

Isn’t that obvious?

 

– X: She insulted the Family’s honor.

 

– X: No matter how much it was a political marriage, she was still a woman who would receive half of my life.

 

– X: I couldn’t give my other half to a woman who couldn’t even value the Family’s honor and traditions.

 

Again.

 

There was no response for a long while.

 

– J: Do you feel relieved?

 

This time, Namgung Yeon’s reply was delayed.

 

After staring silently at the screen for a while-.

 

He decided to speak a little more honestly.

 

After all.

 

It was a story no one else knew.

 

– X: It was regrettable.

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