Even an S-Class Hunter Wants to Get Married - Chapter 39
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39. Unreachable Questions!
“Ow, my solar plexus.”
I rub the spot where Kim Yang hit me while grabbing a slice of pizza. Kim Yang, who was glaring at me sullenly, was already eating her second slice.
Kim Yang in the middle of a combative meal.
She seemed uncomfortable with me asking to borrow money, but I’m quite serious about this.
“Kim Yang, I’ll pay you back, so please.”
“I, I don’t have money. G-get lost.”
Look at how rough her tone has gotten.
Well, I suppose I’d feel the same way if the company Boss suddenly asked to borrow money.
“No, I can pay it back. Really. It’s for Merakl.”
“P-pay back what- Merakl?”
Kim Yang tilts her head and looks at me.
A look asking what that means.
“W-why Merakl?”
“We need some money for promotion this time.”
“P-promotion? Where?”
“6th Floor.”
“….”
“We did pretty good promotion on the 4th and 5th Floors, right?”
“T-that?”
We did well.
Thanks to that, we have many customers coming from the 4th and 5th Floors.
Once something is imprinted in people’s minds, they naturally tend to seek out that place.
Especially on the 4th Floor, many people think our Merakl is the best in this industry.
Thanks to that, didn’t even the Elf Grandmother get hooked?
“This time I want to do some solid promotion in Cyber City too. It seems like an opportunity has come up.”
At my words, Kim Yang takes another bite of pizza with a suspicious expression. She chews and swallows, then asks back.
“B-but. I really don’t have money.”
“….”
“Sa, salary. Wh, what a sight.”
I don’t know why she’s suddenly harping on about salary. Is she trying to negotiate her annual pay or something?
“If this goes well, I’ll raise your salary when we renew your contract, okay?”
“I, I’m going to change jobs.”
“….”
“To, to a better matchmaking agency.”
“Hey, even if you go to Tower Marriage or Wedding Company, you won’t get treated as well as you do now.”
“Bu, but. Salary. Mo, more money.”
“…You’re not really going to leave, are you?”
When I ask with a hopeful heart, Kim Yang grumbles.
“Bo, Boss. Treasure. Your employees.”
“Alright. I got it, okay.”
Still, just in case, I should prepare for when Kim Yang leaves.
‘Should I hire Renea?’
Lately I’ve seen her helping Kim Yang out with small tasks.
“Anyway, you have money. I’d like to borrow some of it.”
“Wha, what are you talk-”
“That allowance you got from Sinseon Garden. You’re not using it.”
“Ah….”
There’s that heavy money pouch I received from the Sinseon Garden Ferryman last time.
I know Kim Yang absolutely refuses to spend it and has it stashed away in a drawer.
“Kim Yang, you know this, right? Burying money is the stupidest thing. People need to invest.”
“Tha, that’s why. You, you’re broke.”
“…Wolfguard Solution has recovered.”
The rescue team came and it’s a bull market again.
You could call it a Christmas miracle.
“See? Let’s take this opportunity to expand our customer base to the 6th Floor. It’s really a great opportunity.”
“You, you’ve been making calls lately. Is, is that it?”
“Right. I’ve been having some talks with Hellight. Asking them to let me get a foot in the door.”
“….”
Kim Yang takes a bite of the Chocolate Brownie she ordered as a side. She smiles slightly, seemingly pleased as the sweet treat enters her mouth.
“C-condition.”
“Condition? What is it?”
“U-until I pay back the money. Y-you’re not Boss.”
“….”
“J-Juseon.”
This really puts me in a bad mood.
“Haah, fine. But maintain proper boundaries when working.”
“D-don’t worry. Juseon.”
“You’re calling me so casually, how annoying. So you’ve agreed then? I should make the call.”
“W-wait.”
“Hm?”
I wondered what else could be wrong, but Kim Yang tilts her head curiously.
“C-Christmas schedule. W-why did you ask about it? I-it has nothing to do with money.”
“Ah, that?”
What else could it be.
“Let’s go on a business trip.”
Right after saying that, I immediately took a defensive stance, but Kim Yang just stares at me blankly.
“What? I thought you were going to Headbutt me.”
“I-it’s fine. A-additional pay. Y-you’ll give it, right?”
“If this goes well, additional pay is nothing. I’ll even give you a year-end bonus.”
“…Okay.”
Kim Yang nods and takes another bite of the brownie.
I could see the corners of her mouth lift slightly, as if it tasted sweet.
* * *
– X: Christmas is coming soon.
– J: Yes, that’s right.
– J: About 2 hours left.
– J: Do you have any plans?
– X: Nothing in particular.
– J: Then would you like me to recommend a place you could spend Christmas?
“….”
Inside the tent.
Namgung Yeon’s finger, which had been staring intently at his mobile phone screen, suddenly hesitates.
Until now, there had been many cases of various recommendations, but location recommendations had become frequent lately.
He felt puzzled.
‘What if I actually went to the recommended place?’
If he went there, it felt like someone would be there. And if that happened, it seemed like something about himself would change—
– X: No, never mind.
Namgung Yeon takes another step back.
– J: Understood.
The same indifferent response he always saw.
But strangely, it seemed to carry a sense of disappointment.
Dismissing it as an unnecessary thought, Namgung Yeon put his mobile phone in his pocket and stepped outside the tent.
Seeing how he never separated his mobile phone from his body lately, he felt proud that he had adapted quite well to this world.
“Ah, Young Master! You’ve come out!”
“Isn’t it fascinating? They spray artificial snow here.”
“It’s really coming down heavily.”
The Murim Warriors looking up at the sky like children.
Cyber City sprayed artificial snow throughout the entire city, so it was always a white Christmas.
“Is Christmas really such a remarkable day?”
“I’ve heard about it many times, but I didn’t know it would be like this.”
“When I went over there, they were giving out free snacks.”
The Murim Warriors were also caught up in the atmosphere and feeling a bit excited. But there’s always someone who dampens such moods.
“Then wouldn’t tonight be the perfect opportunity?”
The serious-faced Murim warrior, Cheol-ho, made a proposal.
“They must have let their guard down because it’s an anniversary. We should launch a surprise attack today and completely finish off those Hellight bastards.”
No one could respond.
Because while their hearts didn’t want to, their minds knew it was right.
Cheol-ho added with conviction.
“Young Master, you need to come to your senses. We’ve been here for over two weeks now.”
“….”
“How long will you continue like this? If you’re ignoring the letter the Family Head sent last time, don’t you have some intention?”
“How did you-.”
Startled, Namgung Yeon soon gritted his teeth.
“Cheol-ho, it was you. The one reporting our situation to the family.”
“I am one who follows the Family Head. You are not yet the head of the Namgung Family, Young Master.”
Even so, Cheol-ho was urgent.
“Young Master! You need to come to your senses! Even though the Family Head sent a letter, if you’re going to stay here like this, you need to bring back results at least. But if you just carry out meaningless raids every day, how are you any different from bandits!”
“What kind of outrageous words are these-!”
“Cheol-ho! Your words go too far!”
“How dare you compare the Young Master to bandits!”
The other Murim warriors immediately confronted Cheol-ho, but his gaze was serious.
“Honest advice is like bitter medicine! Young Master! It’s their festival, not ours!”
Now everyone’s gaze turned toward Namgung Yeon.
In a few hours, Christmas would come to Cyber City.
Certainly, if it was an opportunity, it was an opportunity.
Namgung Yeon slowly parted his lips.
“Cheol-ho of the Namgung Family. Answer my question.”
“Yes, Young Master.”
“Why did we come to this place.”
“To spread the name of Namgung to those who trampled on our family’s traditions.”
“Correct.”
Namgung Yeon then continued to explain.
“We came here to take revenge because the traditions we built up were trampled upon. But, Cheol-ho. If we attack tonight, tell me what would be different between us and them.”
“That’s-!”
“There is something called the Christmas Truce. The only time when even this city reeking of metal can feel like people are truly living!”
“….”
“All fighting stops! And peace arrives.”
He lets out a short breath with a ‘hoo.’
Along with white vapor, he asks again.
“Cheol-ho of the Namgung Family, answer me. What is the difference between us trampling their traditions and them trampling ours?”
“….”
“I understand your concerns, but once the day passes, we will resume our full offensive, so do not worry.”
“…I understand.”
Cheol-ho bowed deeply and no longer objected.
Seeing that he was convinced, Namgung Yeon immediately shouted to the others.
“The Namgung Family values others’ cultures and traditions as much as we value our own! That is what makes a gentleman! And that is righteousness!”
“Waaaah!”
“That’s right!”
Just as Namgung Yeon clenched his fist and smiled with satisfaction-.
“Who-.”
A breathtaking silence suddenly descends.
“Dares to disgrace the name of Namgung.”
A voice that, despite being heard since childhood, never becomes familiar.
Quiet as if reciting poetry, yet it resonates in the listeners’ ears louder than war drums on a battlefield.
Robes of blue and white intertwined.
Despite his white hair flowing in the wind, he possesses an innate authority that overwhelms even the young.
The Family Head of the Namgung Family, Namgung Pa-cheon.
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One of the absolute masters of the Old Murim now stood before them.
“F-Father-!”
“We greet the Family Head!”
“We greet the Family Head!”
The flustered Namgung Yeon and Murim Warriors hastily perform the Fist-Palm Salute and bow their heads.
A trembling incomparable to the cold.
Around the sword that Namgung Pa-cheon held was wrapped the Blue Sword Aura, called the pride of the Namgung Family.
“Young Master, Namgung Yeon.”
“Yes! Family Head!”
An answer close to a shout.
Even so, it was woefully insufficient to quell Namgung Pa-cheon’s fury.
“Answer me, who is it that now brings shame to the Namgung name.”
“….”
“Who was it that left boasting they would take the heads of those who dared break the Seowol Sword-.”
“….”
“Who is it that wasted two weeks in meaningless struggles-.”
“….”
“Who is it that fights evenly with lowly thugs chasing after money-.”
And also.
“Who is it that is blinded by a Precious Object, neglecting the honor of the Namgung Family.”
“…!”
Namgung Yeon’s eyes widen as if they might tear.
Precious Object.
The Mobile Phone hidden in his chest feels strangely much heavier.
‘Father knows!’
He couldn’t deny that he had neglected the Family’s affairs, absorbed in conversations with J.
Because if Hellight was completely destroyed, there would be no reason to remain on the 6th Floor.
Then it would be an eternal farewell to this.
And.
Perhaps, the one he was talking to.
Might be the woman he was thinking of.
Unable to deny his hesitation, Namgung Yeon’s lips merely trembled, unable to utter any response.
A blue line was drawn.
For a moment, Namgung Yeon thought he had died. He saw the sword path that had sliced across his chest.
Crack!
But in reality, there wasn’t a single wound on his body. What he heard was the strange sound of metal breaking.
“Ah…”
Namgung Yeon’s hand immediately dove into his chest pocket and pulled out his mobile phone. The phone split in half was completely destroyed.
“Don’t show such a pathetic sight.”
Despite Namgung Pa-cheon’s warning, Namgung Yeon couldn’t contain the emotions surging up his throat.
Clutching the split mobile phone with both hands, if he were to name this emotion—it would be regret.
“Ah, aah…”
Questions he wanted to ask but couldn’t flashed by like scenes from his life.
Why did you ask about my taste in women?
Why was your answer slow when I mentioned breaking up with my fiancée?
Why do you know so much detail about Buster and the mercenary group’s commission fees?
Why did Buster and the mercenaries eat at that place with a corporate credit card?
Why, when you answered that you didn’t have an umbrella,
did the mercenaries come and give you one?
She was always ready to answer.
But it was he who didn’t ask.
He lacked the courage to ask.
If she really was who he thought she was—he couldn’t see any path forward at all.
“Huh, huhp.”
Thick teardrops flowed down.
Even with the Family Head before him, the surging regret and lingering attachment couldn’t be shaken off.
Now that he could no longer reach her, if he looked at this emotion called regret from another angle—
It was love.
“Huh-! You… was it you?”
No matter how much he asked the mobile phone split in half-.
“Have you been waiting, waiting continuously? For me to ask?”
Even when he voiced the question she had been endlessly waiting for-.
“Huk! Young Lady… Please, please answer me. Whether it was you. Whether the time I spent- was actually our time-!”
Namgung Yeon, kneeling and crouched down while holding the mobile phone preciously in his arms, burst into sorrowful tears.
“Young Lady! Please answer me! Young Lady! Please tell me!”
The place you mentioned.
A good place to spend Christmas.
That place you so wanted to tell me about-.
“Young Lady… Please, please tell me.”
No matter how much he pleaded as if vomiting out the words.
Like a connection already severed.
The mobile phone gave no answer-.
“Luminus Plaza.”
Black business suit, mischievous smile, timing of appearance as if he had been waiting.
If one had to judge, he was, along with the Cyber City that served as the backdrop.
A heterogeneous man who didn’t fit in at all even among the Murim Warriors.
“Y-you are-.”
The moment Namgung Yeon looked at Kim Ju-seon with his tear-stained face, he greeted him with a sly smile.
“We find your miracle.”
Welcome.
“This is Merakl.”
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