The Female Lead Saves the World - Chapter 391

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Yeo Joo Saves the World
Part 2, Episode 212

“Why is this so simple?”
“There’s no need to complicate it.”
Still, even so, this was unusual.
It was a document containing the contracts of Sa Ma Young and five other team-level Hunters.
Moreover, there were no numbers except for the checkmarks in front of each clause.
I placed it on the table so Kang Han could see it too, then began reading the few lines of text.
And my expression grew increasingly serious.
‘…This is way too favorable to us?’
When a top-tier Hunter moves, there’s naturally a demand for a signing bonus that follows.
I expected Sa Ma Young and his subordinates to demand hundreds of billions in contract fees, since it would be more natural for them to establish their own Guild separately.
There wasn’t even a clause about Gate conquest revenue distribution and item allocation—those common provisions.
As if they didn’t care about such things at all.
“A Dormitory and the right to choose Dungeons?”
Once I filtered out all the miscellaneous details, that was all the document contained.
“I can understand the need for housing within the Justice Guild grounds, and in a way, it’s only natural.”
The problem was the right to choose Dungeons.
“You’re asking for the right to select which Gates Sa Ma Young enters, correct?”
“Yeah, only for me. The rest don’t matter.”
“Hmm.”
On the surface, it seemed like a simple request, but there was potential for complications.
Moreover, this was a demand that infringed on Kang Han’s authority as Guild Master.
While I happened to be exercising management rights, Kang Han held full authority over Gate conquests.
When I occasionally suggested targeting a specific Gate, he would comply without complaint, but that was ultimately a form of the Guild Master approving my proposal.
Yet this was practically the only condition being asked.
It would be a waste to turn away Sa Ma Young and his group when they came of their own accord.
That remained true even excluding Sa Ma Young.
Though they were currently being treated as ‘Sa Ma Young and 5 others,’ each of them—like Woo Jun Kyung—was a veteran A-rank Hunter.
‘Experience isn’t something you can buy with money.’
Moreover, recruiting them alongside Sa Ma Young would eliminate adaptation issues.
I could simply follow the precedent we’d already set with the Magma Guild merger.
If I organized Sa Ma Young and his subordinates as a team, their fanbase from the Sama Guild would naturally shift over to us.
Then, Kang Han, who had been silent, suddenly asked Sa Ma Young a question.
“What’s your reason?”
“Why?”
“You wouldn’t have added that condition just because you wanted to personally choose which Gates to clear, would you?”
…Or would I?
Unlike me, who was taken aback, Sa Ma Young threw Kang Han a look that said ‘not bad’ and nodded readily.
“Wherever Yeo Joo enters, I enter too.”
“Then what about clearings that don’t include Yeo Joo?”
“I’m not particularly interested.”
Sa Ma Young, light and carefree in his curiosity, and Kang Han, consistently grave and solemn, were remarkably conducting what could only be called a proper negotiation.
“Since I’m no longer a Guild Master, I should be capable of clearing Gates I don’t want to, depending on the Guild’s needs.”
“You’re telling me to take orders from them?”
“If you don’t like that, you’ll need to establish your own independent Guild.”
“Ha.”
Sa Ma Young’s crimson eyes flared dangerously.
This wasn’t just ordinary irritation.
“I can add a clause allowing Sa Ma Young Hunter to participate in any clearings that include Yeo Joo. However, everything else will be treated equally. Additionally, once you enter a Gate, you must follow my orders just like any other Guild member. The Justice Guild doesn’t tolerate members running wild on their own.”
Did Kang Han have no intention of accepting Sa Ma Young?
His attitude was rigid enough to suggest exactly that.
I was anxious about whether Sa Ma Young might storm out right then and there, but I didn’t let that worry show on my face.
The Justice Guild belongs to Kang Han.
If he refused Sa Ma Young, it would be unfortunate, but there was nothing to be done about it.
At the same time, I believed Kang Han also understood how much of an asset Sa Ma Young would be to the Justice Guild’s strength.
He wouldn’t be adopting that stance simply because his emotions were swayed.
‘There must be a reason for all of this.’
Sure enough, Kang Han added one more thing.
“I prefer it if Sa Ma Young Hunter continues living as he pleases while seeing Yeo Joo only occasionally.”
“…I accept. But the moment you prevent me from entering a Gate that Yeo Joo enters, the contract is terminated.”
“Agreed.”
What kind of cool deal was this?
The negotiation I’d expected to drag on with back-and-forth ended almost immediately.
The two men seemed to indicate that the most important conversation had concluded, and they were preparing to wrap things up.
“Wait a moment!”
I tugged at Kang Han’s sleeve, and as he bent toward me without resistance, I asked in a low voice.
“Are you really okay with those conditions?”
Kang Han responded in an even quieter whisper.
“It’s more reassuring to keep him in sight and under surveillance.”
Oh, so there was such a deeper meaning to it.
Regardless of my understanding, there was no way Sa Ma Young, an S-rank Hunter, could have failed to hear the conversation happening right in front of him, no matter how quietly it was spoken.
“Having the same objective feels unpleasant.”
Sure enough, Sa Ma Young laughed wickedly.
We’d gotten past the biggest hurdle, but the remaining conditions still weighed on my mind.
“Setting that clause aside, what about the Dormitory? We have plenty of land, but we don’t have buildings ready right now. Even if we tried to construct one, it would take forever. You’re not asking us to book a luxury hotel suite in the meantime, are you?”
Any hotel Sa Ma Young would like would be astronomically expensive!
Justice Guild can’t afford that kind of spending!
“It should be completed by tomorrow.”
If I hired as many Awakeners with construction and manufacturing skills as he suggested, the timeline would shrink dramatically.
“How many Awakeners are you asking us to hire anyway? Do you have any idea how expensive that kind of construction is?”
And completion by tomorrow? I couldn’t even imagine how much additional fees the construction company would demand.
To match Sa Ma Young’s tastes, we’d have to use premium materials too.
My mind raced through calculations, when Sa Ma Young let out a soft laugh.
“Yeo Joo, you’re quite frugal.”
“…Are you showing off your wealth right now?”
“That’s exactly why I like it.”
Then he waved a hand dismissively and spoke.
“I’ll cover the construction costs. Just provide the land.”
“Didn’t you say you were kicked out of your home? That you’re a wanderer?”
“I never said I was a wanderer without money.”
“Then why did you say that earlier…?”
“Because you can’t just walk past someone in need, Yeo Joo.”
This bastard.
My chest tightened, and when I glared at him, Sa Ma Young smiled even more infuriatingly.
“I don’t lie to you.”

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Sa Ma Young had handed over a single sheet of paper as a contract, but I couldn’t possibly recruit someone based on that flimsy document alone.
It wasn’t a matter of courtesy toward the other party—rather, I was wary of what underhanded schemes Sa Ma Young might pull later with such a sloppy contract.
I immediately brought in two professional lawyers recommended by Association Director Ji Jung Hwi and sought their assistance.
Regardless of Sa Ma Young negotiating as the representative, the contracts were ultimately tailored to each individual.
“You really don’t need a signing bonus?”
At my question, the five members from the Sama Guild all turned their gaze toward Sa Ma Young in unison.
Then Sa Ma Young pulled out an expensive-looking fountain pen from his pocket and signed his contract while answering.
“Not necessary.”
Swish—
The others began signing their contracts in Sa Ma Young’s wake.
Since I’d already stamped the Justice Guild seal, the contracts were completed in an instant.
Holding six copies of the contracts meant for the Guild’s records, I felt oddly dazed.
Sa Ma Young was now part of the Justice Guild.
“Now I’ll get to see Yeo Joo every day.”
“First, you should focus on adapting smoothly to your new guild.”
Kang Han stood up and spoke sternly, extending a hand. Sa Ma Young didn’t back down and shook it firmly.
“Adapt to what? I’m just going to follow Yeo Joo around.”
“I’ll always be by Yeo Joo’s side, so we’ll be seeing each other often.”
Judging by the blue veins bulging in their clasped hands, they seemed to be showing off their grip strength.
Click!
The camera shutter sound from my phone rang out particularly loud in the quiet conference room.
The result was quite satisfying.
The way they glared at each other with fierce smiles looked surprisingly friendly in the photograph.
It was perfect for posting on the Justice Guild’s official account.
‘Sa Ma Young has rolled in—I need to brag about this to everyone right away.’
Of course, there was also the intention of officially cementing his recruitment so he couldn’t change his mind later.
“Both of you look great in this. Should I post it as is?”
I showed them the phone screen with pride, but Kang Han and Sa Ma Young were looking at me as if bewildered.
“…Don’t you like the photo? Should I take another one?”
No, they both looked handsome in it.

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