The Female Lead Saves the World - Chapter 316

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Yeo Joo Saves the World
Part 2, Episode 137

“…Huh?”
“Basic armor should suffice at this level, and we should definitely grab some accessories too.”
“Um, Sub-guild Master.”
Either Kang Han didn’t hear my trembling voice, or he simply ignored it as he ventured deeper into the storage warehouse.
The moment I saw the items displayed in neat rows across the showcases, arranged in perfect columns and rows, I understood immediately.
These were undoubtedly all S-rank items.
The items already cradled in my arms were far from ordinary, so I walked carefully to avoid dropping anything as I approached Kang Han.
That’s when I saw it.
Kang Han was holding a box containing bracelets and earrings in one hand, and when he discovered a certain necklace, his lips curved into a smile that seemed almost too pleased.
“This one looks perfect.”
What Kang Han pulled from the showcase was a necklace adorned with a gemstone the size of a thumbnail, resembling a diamond, simple yet radiating an extraordinary brilliance.
“It increases mana efficiency by 150% and absorbs physical impacts directed at the wearer, converting that energy into a protective barrier that can be deployed for a certain duration. It should help you protect yourself.”
“I see… But what’s the rank of this item…?”
“Your hands seem full. May I put it on for you?”
Kang Han changed the subject and asked me, who was already laden with the boxes of items he’d given me.
…So it really is S-rank.
“Um. Yes, please.”
I nodded blankly, and he stepped behind me.
“Excuse me.”
As his hand gently brushed my hair aside, I flinched slightly and held my breath.
Whisper.
Click.
The small sound rang unusually loud in the quiet space, and a faint chill ran across my skin.
“…Done.”
After a moment that felt both brief and endless, Kang Han spoke softly.
“It suits you well.”
“Thank you.”
It was just a necklace, yet somehow my neck felt heavy.
“But this seems a bit too much…”
I was already overwhelmed by the items in my arms, and now he was adding accessories on top of that.
“Since you’re giving them to me, I’ll accept gratefully. I’ll use them well during this Gate raid and return them…”
“They’re not a loan.”
“Then…”
“It’s yours now, Yeo Joo.”
“You’re just… giving it to me?!”
“To be clear, I’m not giving this to you because you agreed to cooperate on this Gate. Your original contract already included two A-Grade items, and the rest… I simply wanted to give them to you.”
“Why? Why would you do that?”
“I honestly have no idea.”
Kang Han shrugged his shoulders.
“The reason escapes me entirely.”
“Either way, thank you. I’ll put them to good use. But…”
I glanced around to ensure we were alone, then lowered my voice to a whisper.
“Isn’t the Sub-guild leader going to get fired for this?”
“Pardon?”
“Handing out Guild assets like this… and to a newcomer at that!”
There I went again.
Kang Han let out a quiet laugh.
“These aren’t Justice Guild assets—they’re my personal possessions.”
“All of these are yours personally?”
“This Justice Guild Building and everything in the Underground Storage Vault were inherited from my grandfather when he passed away.”
“All of it belongs to me individually.”
The scale was enormous, but thinking about it, it made sense.
After all, Kang Myung Heon, Kang Han’s grandfather, was Korea’s first Awakened and the first S-Rank Hunter, and the Justice Guild had never relinquished its position as the leading Guild since its founding.
If all the quality items accumulated over that entire period were stored here, this quantity was entirely reasonable.
“I’ve already selected what I wanted to give you. Look around, and if there’s anything else you’d like, just let me know.”
“Sub-guild leader.”
“Yes, Yeo Joo?”
“But if I become too clingy because you’re so generous like this, what will you do?”
I was genuinely concerned about this man.
The way he was handing things out so freely to someone he’d only met yesterday made it obvious.
He probably gave generously to long-time Guild members and other close associates as well.
In other words, he had the perfect personality to be taken advantage of by bad people.
“…”
But suddenly, Kang Han let out a deep sigh and shook his head slowly.
“You should be worried about yourself, not me, Yeo Joo.”
“Worried about myself? Why?”
“Because you’re about to be dragged into an S-Grade Gate in just a couple of days—and one with no data, a high-risk Gate at that.”
“Dragged” might be too strong a word.
After all, I had agreed to it myself.
“No matter how expensive or high-performance items are, they’re still just objects. You should be angry that I’m trying to placate you with mere money, and you should try to extract more from me while you have the chance. Besides…”
I raised a hand to stop Kang Han before he could launch into more lectures and spoke instead.
“I’ll admit, the sudden push to clear an S-Grade Gate is unfortunate. But I didn’t join the Justice Guild without thinking it through either. I was prepared for the risks that come with earning good money. And honestly, I think it’s not a bad opportunity to be going in alongside such accomplished S-Rank Hunters, is it?”
“Still…”
“Is it possible you don’t want me coming along with you, Sub-guild Leader?”
“That’s not the case.”
Kang Han answered with firm conviction.
“Your abilities as a healer are invaluable, and the combined strength of the Sama Guild and Utopia that we’ve agreed to bring along will be tremendously beneficial. Sa Ma Young’s combat prowess and skills in particular will prove quite useful.”
The words were clearly positive, yet his expression looked decidedly displeased.
“Sub-guild Leader, is it possible you don’t like Sa Ma Young?”
“It’s not dislike—I despise him.”
“Why?”
“There’s nothing about him worth liking.”
“I see…”
Though it seemed like more than mere dislike—it looked like genuine hatred.
Then again, even Sa Ma Young’s own supporters shook their heads at his utterly shattered character.
“Do you like Sa Ma Young, Yeo Joo?”
Until recently, I felt neither fondness nor aversion toward him.
Just a handsome hunter, if anything.
But after yesterday, I wasn’t so sure.

“You’ve caught my eye, Yeo Joo the healer.”

Those crimson eyes that people praised as an attractive feature terrified me.
“Not particularly.”
“I see.”
Though his response seemed casual and dismissive, Kang Han was grinning widely.
Clearly pleased that I didn’t harbor feelings for Sa Ma Young.
Could they be old rivals or sworn enemies of some kind?

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In the end, Kang Han handed me one more ring—this one capable of doubling my stamina—before finally closing the storage warehouse door.
“Ugh, I’m stuffed.”
“Yeo Joo, eat some fruit.”
My father, who had been peeling an apple in front of the TV, called out to me.
After coming home from work, I had eaten the dinner my mother prepared with gusto, and now I was patting my distended belly.
“Mmm, but I’m really full.”
“Still, if you’re going to work hard at the company, you need to take care of your vitamins too. Is the Justice Guild just any ordinary workplace? It’s more impressive than a major corporation—if you’re going to work somewhere like that, you need to keep your body in good condition!”
“It’s not that busy, really. Okay, just one slice then.”
I sprawled on the sofa and bit into the crisp apple, and all the fatigue accumulated throughout the day seemed to wash away.
But then my mother said something strange.
“Sweetie, do you have a boyfriend?”
“A boyfriend?! Yeo Joo, you have a boyfriend?!”
My father, who had been contentedly watching me eat the apple with the thought ‘our daughter sure enjoys her food,’ suddenly gripped the knife tightly and burst out.
“What kind of guy is he? Bring him home! Let me see him and make a judgment——!”
“I wish I did.”
At my lukewarm response, my father chuckled and said, “Well, I suppose so,” before turning his attention back to the TV.
“But what’s that ring?”
My mother pointed at the item on the fourth finger of my right hand and asked.
“Oh, this is an item. It’s a ring that can’t be resized, so I had to put it on my left ring finger instead.”
“Really? I was happy thinking our daughter finally met someone special.”
“Mm-hmm.”
I popped the remaining apple slice into my mouth and wiggled my toes as I thought of Kang Han.
‘If a man like that were my boyfriend, that would be like winning the lottery.’
Not only is he strikingly handsome, but his abilities and wealth are exceptional too.
And above all, his straightforward personality is unmatched.
If you’re going to bet your life on someone, it should be a man like that.
He seems a bit of a pushover, but I can keep him in line from beside him.
I know he’s already measuring kimchi jar sizes without even thinking about giving rice cakes, but daydreaming is free, after all.
“Ah, I’m exhausted. I’m going to bed.”
“Okay, go ahead.”
As the drama they were waiting for started and my parents’ attention shifted away from me, I took one last look at them and headed back to my room.
But there was a problem.
I had planned to rest a bit before showering, but I had nothing to do.
“…Maybe I should do some reading for a change.”
By reading, I meant nothing grandiose—just revisiting some of the web novels I used to enjoy that I had kept as physical copies.
But then.
“Did I have a book like this?”
There was definitely a book on my shelf that looked unfamiliar, and its title was 【Save the World from Its End】.

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