The Female Lead Saves the World - Chapter 133

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Yeo Joo Saves the World – Episode 133

“That’s….”
Yoo Jin Rok’s eyes deepened with understanding.
It seemed he had already sensed to some degree that the Justice Guild wanted to contract with him after the incident where Chung Soo’s potion had been delivered.
“I’m sorry to bring up a contract in a situation like this.”
Since I had anticipated this much, I brought out the words I had prepared.
“I hope you don’t misunderstand—we’re not trying to force Yoo Jin Rok into joining by holding your daughter’s treatment method hostage. Of course, meeting Ga Young today was purely coincidental.”
Anyone becomes sensitive when it comes to matters involving their children.
To my careful words, Yoo Jin Rok shook his head and replied.
“I don’t think you deliberately approached my daughter, Yeo Joo. I’m also genuinely grateful for the help you provided with the treatment just now.”
“Then that’s a relief. To be honest, I’ve had intentions to recruit you since we first met at Taesan. I simply postponed it because I wanted to have a proper conversation after the alliance conquest was over. If I may ask—did the Sama Guild have anything to say about employment succession?”
To my direct question, Yoo Jin Rok thought for a moment before shaking his head once more.
If that was the case, Yoo Jin Rok was essentially already unemployed.
It was unfortunate for Yoo Jin Rok, who had to support his ailing daughter, but for me, it was an opportunity.
“Then things will move quickly. Let me make the proposal again. Contract with the Justice Guild.”
“I’d be fortunate to work anywhere, but why does the Justice Guild want to contract with me? If you’re proposing this contract because you feel some sense of debt regarding Su Ho’s situation….”
“No.”
I cut off Yoo Jin Rok’s words firmly.
“I’m grateful for the various ways you helped our guild member Su Ho when he was in difficult circumstances. But I have no sense of debt. I want to be clear about that.”
“Then why….”
“I heard you were famous for spear techniques during your active years.”
“That was a long time ago.”
When I brought up his active years, Yoo Jin Rok cleared his throat awkwardly.
Then, as if understanding, he spoke.
“Guild Master Kang Han recently started using spear as his weapon.”
“Yes, I’d like to have you serve as our guild master’s spear instructor. Of course, you’ll also need to become a teacher for our other guild members.”
The average age of Justice Guild members was young—very young.
Due to the characteristic of Awakeners experiencing slow physical aging, the larger and more established a guild, the more diverse age groups of hunters it has.
Some guilds deliberately paired young hunters with older ones as partners.
Through this, the experience and diverse knowledge possessed by those of older generations naturally passed down to the younger generation.
But the Justice Guild had once completely collapsed.
The older generation was entirely absent.
In that regard, Yoo Jin Rok possessed perfect qualifications as a new member of the Justice Guild.
Experience from conquering multiple dungeons and knowledge from once leading and managing the Taesan Guild.
He was someone who could offer advice on guild management not only to Kang Han and other guild members, but to me as well.
“So I’ll be serving in an advisory capacity, just as I did at Taesan?”
“Hmm, no. Would you have any interest in returning to active duty?”
“Active duty?”
Yoo Jin Rok’s eyes widened—he clearly hadn’t anticipated such a proposal.
“It’s been a long time since I’ve entered a Dungeon.”
“I know. I’m not looking for a Hunter to lead the charge and attack. I’m searching for someone to stand beside me and protect me.”
Clearing this regular Dungeon had taught me a brutal lesson.
I was far too weak.
In the future, I could accumulate funds or rely on Jung Je Hwa’s goodwill to equip myself with various items, but such methods had their limits.
In a Dungeon where anything could happen, I needed someone whose sole concern was my safety.
“Ha, so I’d be an advisor, a teacher, and a bodyguard all at once. That sounds rather busy.”
“It is, isn’t it? Still, I’ll compensate you as generously as possible for your time. And.”
I glanced at Yu Ga Young, who was sleeping peacefully, before continuing with a more relaxed expression.
“In exchange—though that’s not quite the right word—I’ll provide periodic treatment for Ga Young.”
“For Ga Young….”
“I’ll be honest with you. I can’t completely cure her condition either. It would be more accurate to say I can manage it so she doesn’t lose control anymore.”
“Truly? She won’t lose control?”
“Yes. As long as I manage it consistently and regularly.”
I said nothing more after that.
Instead, I held Yoo Jin Rok’s gaze and watched as hope gradually rekindled in his eyes.
As expected, it didn’t take long for his answer to come.
“I accept. Thank you for this opportunity, Yeo Joo.”
Yoo Jin Rok bowed respectfully as he spoke.
“I’m looking forward to working with you as well.”
Rather than returning the bow, I extended my right hand.
Yoo Jin Rok, who regarded my outstretched hand with mild surprise, soon smiled and clasped it firmly.
“How long will it take to settle your contract with Taesan?”
“A few days, I’d imagine. Taesan is in chaos right now with the merger, but they’ll probably be relieved to have one less headache when I submit my resignation.”
“Then Sama Guild clearly lacks an eye for talent. But that’s fortunate for us.”
I meant every word.
Yoo Jin Rok would become a guild member who could bring stability to the Justice Guild.
“I’ll head back to my hospital room now. Please contact me once your contract with Taesan is settled. Oh, and.”
There was one thing I’d almost forgotten to emphasize.
“Don’t mention transferring to the Justice Guild to anyone.”
I had no idea what creative methods Sa Ma Young might employ to interfere.
After giving Yoo Jin Rok strict instructions, I carefully left the hospital room so as not to wake Yu Ga Young.
“Perfect.”
Imagining how formidable the future Kang Han would become under a proper teacher’s guidance sent a thrill through me.
“A protagonist really does need to be strong to be satisfying.”
I nodded contentedly and returned to my own hospital room.

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The next day.
I finally regained my freedom.
“I’m here!”
I threw open the Training Facility door and called out, and familiar faces came rushing toward me one by one.
“Yeo Joo! You’ve been discharged?”
“Welcome back, Yeo Joo.”
Jang Su Ho and Han Ji Sung emerged from the Physical Training Room and greeted me warmly.
“Sister! Are you feeling better now?”
Pitter-patter.
The owner of those light, quick footsteps was Sung Yo Na.
The three high school students would be at School at this hour, so I’d see them separately later.
But Na Baek Ho, whom I expected to come rushing out first to greet me, was nowhere to be seen.
“Where’s Na Baek Ho?”
“Ah, Sister, that’s…”
Sung Yo Na hesitated and struggled to answer the question.
Just then, Kang Han, who had entered late carrying my discharge bag, spoke up.
“He’s probably in his room.”
“At this hour? And Gung Gi is over there too?”
I gestured toward Gung Gi, who was sleeping deeply on the Training Facility sofa.
“Actually, Sister.”
Sung Yo Na explained carefully.
“Ever since you got hurt in the Dungeon, Baek Ho has been a little… depressed.”
“Na Baek Ho? Depressed?”
Na Baek Ho, who was like a living antidepressant?
“It seems the shock was quite severe. Since then, he barely leaves his room. He won’t even eat snacks.”
“So he’s in his room right now?”
I headed straight for the room.
As I climbed the stairs, I couldn’t quite imagine what a depressed Na Baek Ho would look like.
“Na Baek Ho, your sister’s here.”
I opened the door and stepped inside, but the room was silent.
It felt as though I’d entered an empty space.
“Hey, Na Baek Ho. Where are you?”
It wasn’t even that large of a room.
He wasn’t on the cushion, nor on the bed.
“Is he really in this room?”
I was bewildered, having even checked the Restroom, when I noticed something.
Beneath the blanket draped under the bed, a fluffy white tail was visible.

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