The Female Lead Saves the World - Chapter 389

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Yeo Joo Saves the World
Part 2, Episode 210

“The reason I couldn’t reveal details about my skills until now was due to various limitations. However, a recent re-awakening has resolved those issues, and that’s why I’m standing before you today.”
In the hushed silence, I read through the prepared statement in a calm voice.
“Therefore, I couldn’t hide my disappointment with the recent series of actions taken by the military. That said, I do deeply empathize with their intentions and reasons. I understand how crucial my Dark Purification ability is. So I plan to produce as many potions as possible to help numerous Hunters avoid the danger of going berserk.”
Click-click-click—!
As the significant announcement was made, the cameras unleashed another cacophony of shutter sounds.
Unfazed by the dozens of black lenses pointed at me, I continued speaking calmly.
“Hunters are those who risk their lives to protect public safety. Yet due to the danger of going berserk, they’ve faced unfair treatment for some time. While my skills can’t prevent all Hunters from going berserk, I’ll do my best. I hope my efforts can help foster harmony between Awakeners and non-Awakeners.”
As always with a press conference that becomes a hot topic, the questions came endlessly.
“How do you manufacture the potions? Are you receiving help from Im Chung Soo, the Potion Master from your guild?”
“I can’t reveal the details, but I don’t require Im Chung Soo’s assistance.”
“Then when will potion sales begin?”
Everyone held their breath at the question.
It was the question the entire world had been waiting for.
“Nothing has been decided yet. But what I can tell you here is that the Dark Purification Potion will not be sold for profit. I’ll only set the minimum amount necessary for production and distribution, and if anyone attempts to resell it for personal gain, I plan to apply disadvantages to their future potion purchases.”
“Then who will handle the distribution and sales of the Dark Purification Potion? Is it the Maestro, who has been supporting Healer Yeo Joo?”
For the first time, I hesitated at a question that I’d answered smoothly to everything else.
The reporters’ eyes gleamed at my reaction.
The Maestro was already exclusively selling Im Chung Soo’s stamina potions and other products.
Moreover, though unintentionally ended due to the Double Dungeon, they had also served as a sponsor for the Justice Guild in the Guild Cup.
This was uncharacteristic behavior for the Maestro.
In fact, hadn’t the Master directly involved himself in this Yeo Joo Healer matter?
Many reporters had tried to uncover what exactly connected the Master and the Justice Guild, but without significant results so far, everyone’s antennae were now fully extended.
“No.”
“Ah….”
“I plan to proceed through the Korean Awakener Association, the same way as with trauma treatment potions.”
Though it wasn’t the huge scoop they’d hoped for, it was a decision everyone inwardly nodded at.
If distribution went through the Maestro, there would inevitably be ancillary profits generated.
The purpose of not making profit from the potion would become meaningless.
“The Association’s momentum will grow even stronger.”
“Indeed.”
Two photographers climbing a ladder in the back to take pictures let out small, hollow laughs.
But the public’s reaction to a statement truly made for the common good was passionate.

Yeo Joo Healer Press Conference Live Broadcast

Real-time Comments ▼
– Yeo Joo = pure light
– Government, reflect on yourselves!!!
– Like Yeo Joo would just handle it… forced conscription is insane
– Seriously got chills. What kind of time is this for soldiers to move;;;
– For real, they even stormed the hospital where she was admitted sick;;;
– The government was careless. How much has hunters contributed so far?

Most comments condemned the government and military’s actions.
Moreover, many people expressed their trust in the Justice Guild and Yeo Joo.

The government shouldn’t be doing this to the Justice Guild of all guilds, seriously.
– Stop messing around and just protect Yeo Joo well
– ㅁㅈㅁㅈ
If Yeo Joo gets fed up like this and moves to another country, what am I supposed to do?
– Treat her right, goddess Yeo Joo
– Yeoju is the futureㅠㅠㅠ
– People from other countries are going crazy too, saying pay whatever it takes to bring Yeo Joo over!!
– Let’s do right by her while we can!
– From now on, any attack on Yeo Joo is an attack on me…

Those watching the broadcast could sense it from the comments scrolling past too quickly to read properly.
From now on, no one would dare touch the Justice Guild.

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The morning after finishing the monumental task of the press conference.
I sat in the Guild Dining Hall at the Doksan Gate Branch of the Justice Guild, rubbing my drowsy eyes.
“Yawn… I’m not really hungry…”
Kang Han’s firm response came in reply to my yawning words.
“Appetite or not, breakfast is something you must eat.”
With that, he placed a perfectly filleted piece of mackerel on top of my rice.
There was no way I could refuse after he went to such lengths.
Besides, the mackerel glistening with a lustrous sheen atop the white rice looked incredibly appetizing.
“Yawn.”
The moment I emptied my spoon, Sung Yo Na’s cucumber kimchi—which she’d made from cucumbers she’d personally bought at the market—arrived perfectly timed in my mouth.
How did she know my tastes so well?
The crisp texture was delicious, I had to admit.
I chewed and swallowed what was in my mouth as quickly as possible, then spoke to Kang Han.
“Guild Master, there’s something…”
“Next time, should I put bulgogi on it?”
“Yes. No, wait—that’s not what I meant. Don’t you think about your dignity as Guild Master?”
“My dignity?”
Kang Han slightly furrowed his brow as if he’d heard something absurd.
“I’m not some royal attendant. This is a bit much…”
“I’ve been doing this for more than just a day or two.”
And that’s exactly the problem!
Before, he’d simply been sensitive about me skipping meals and would check on my nutrition.
But since last evening, he’s been feeding me like I’m a child, and it’s become quite burdensome.
I had a suspicion about why.

《 ♥ 83 : Separation Anxiety 》

…That man’s separation anxiety.
Now it seems he won’t feel at ease unless he watches me put food in my mouth.
I swallowed the bulgogi he’d placed on my spoon and tried to speak again.
“He’s not just anyone—he’s the Guild Master of the Justice Guild. What will people say if the Guild Master is serving meals like this?”
“What do you mean, ‘not just anyone’?”
But Kang Han had latched onto something entirely different.
“Are you saying you’d prefer someone else to take care of your meals?”
“No, that’s not what I meant! I’m saying what if the guild members gossip about it?”
Just then, Yang Hwa Yeon, who had finished eating first and was walking toward the dish return counter, passed by our table and frowned slightly.
“Guild Master Kang Han.”
See!
Now we’re in trouble!
“You need to feed Healer Yeo Joo foods she dislikes too. If you just leave it, she’ll be picky about vegetables.”
“Hunter Yang Hwa Yeon…?”
“Her face was half-ruined, you know. But seeing her actually eating something makes me feel a bit relieved. Eat your fill, Healer Yeo Joo!”
With that, she left only words of encouragement and walked away humming to herself.
“…Sigh.”
Even Yang Hwa Yeon, whom I’d trusted.
I sighed as I looked at the bell pepper slice that had appeared on my spoon as if on cue.
Then Kang Han set down his chopsticks and gazed out the dining hall window with sharp eyes.
His phone on the table began to ring.
The caller was ‘Team 3 Leader Lee Tae Yoon’.
I had a bad feeling about this.
“Yes, Tae Yoon.”
[ “Guild Master, you need to come to the main gate of the Main Building.” ]
“Who’s the visitor?”
A visitor?
I recalled Kang Han, who had been gazing out the window moments ago.
It seemed he’d sensed something before the call came.
But the name that came through his perked-up ears was something I never could have imagined.
[ “Sa Ma Young has come looking for Yeo Joo.” ]

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When I arrived at the Main Building following Kang Han, I spotted familiar faces.
Justice Guild members in colorful athletic wear mixed with those shirtless, and a group dressed entirely in black whose backs were all I could see.
“Yeo Joo! Kang Han!”
Jang Su Ho, who had gone out for morning exercises with Team 3, spotted us and called out.
At that, Sa Ma Young’s face, standing at the very front, turned toward me.
“Yeo Joo.”
I froze.
As I stopped in my tracks, I felt the questioning gazes of everyone around me converge.
Could they not see it?
That fresh, cheerful smile on Sa Ma Young’s face—they couldn’t see it?
Even if you did a forward roll to look, that beautiful face delighting in some scheme—you’re telling me you can’t see it?
Ever since Kang Han’s phone rang, that ominous premonition had been tingling, and now even my hair seemed to stand on end.
I just stood there, gnawing at my lips, when Sa Ma Young finally moved.
He stepped uncomfortably close and bent his upper body slightly as he spoke.
“I’m here.”
“…Why?”
“Why, you ask.”
Sa Ma Young’s smile deepened.
Ah, this is ominous.
“Accept me, Yeo Joo.”
…Damn it, I knew this was coming.

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