The Female Lead Saves the World - Chapter 407

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Yeo Joo Saves the World
Part 3, Episode 11

“Really?! Master, you can truly help me?!”
I nodded at Moon Na Rin, whose face lit up with joy.
“We can certainly try. You’ve had plenty of practice using your skills during all those volunteer activities.”
Over the past few months, Moon Na Rin and Lee Dan Woo had worked remarkably hard.
They clocked in at the Emergency Room without missing a single day—so much so that I had to step in and insist they take at least four days off per week.
“That’s right! We really did work hard. And… I don’t want to fall behind the Healers who awakened later than me.”
“Healers who awakened later?”
“Master, you haven’t heard the news yet?”
As I looked at her in confusion, Seo Yu Baek offered an explanation.
“The number of Healers has increased dramatically recently. Four A-rank Healers have awakened.”
“Really?!”
It was welcome news after a long time.
“Isn’t that strange, Master? Healers suddenly awakening all at once like this.”
“I suppose it is unusual.”
I agreed with Moon Na Rin’s words, but I didn’t actually question the fact that the number of Healers had surged so dramatically.
It was one of the phenomena occurring as the apocalypse drew near.
As if bestowing a blessing, the probability of Healer awakenings was being increased.
‘I didn’t expect the timeline to accelerate this much, though.’
It seemed that the accelerated apocalypse wasn’t entirely unfavorable.
And now I could understand why Moon Na Rin had suddenly been so desperate to enter a Gate, even crying about it.
“Among the newly awakened Healers, there are some who actively engage in combat like I do?”
“…Yes, at least all four A-rank Healers are rumored to be like that.”
It was a positive development.
Going forward, there would be many situations where the injured wouldn’t have the luxury of being carried outside the Gate.
After finishing today’s schedule and returning to the Guild, I decided I should learn more about these new Healers. I patted Moon Na Rin’s shoulder reassuringly.
“Understood. I’ll speak with the Dongbaek Guild Master about it. By the way, is Lee Dan Woo off today?”
I felt Moon Na Rin’s shoulders flinch slightly at my question.
“Um, well… Oh, I was told not to tell anyone else!”
“Is there some problem with Lee Dan Woo?”
“I don’t know the details either. I can’t reach them much. But…”
Moon Na Rin, despite her fairy-like appearance, roughly brushed her bangs aside as she spoke.
“It seems there’s been some conflict with the Guild lately. Maybe that’s why they haven’t been coming to volunteer activities.”
Lee Dan Woo was a Healer affiliated with Fantasia Guild.
Where Sung Ro Sa served as Guild Master, and where Sung Yo Na and Han Ji Sung had once been members.
“Is it possible that Lee Dan Woo, like Moon Na Rin, is having friction with his guild because they won’t let him enter the Gate?”
“He did say he wanted to become like you, but I don’t think the guild tension stems from that reason. He’s not as wild as I am. Even if he doesn’t look it on the surface, he’s actually quite mature for his age.”
As Moon Na Rin recalled her friend, anxiety flickered across her face, and she nervously gnawed at her fingernails before asking carefully.
“Master, could you help with Lee Dan Woo’s situation instead of persuading our Guild Master?”
“Why? Weren’t you eager to enter a Gate as soon as possible?”
I suppressed the mischievous smile threatening to escape and turned the question back on her.
“W-well, yes, but…”
“Besides, if you venture into a Dungeon first while Lee Dan Woo is hesitating, you’d have plenty to brag about, wouldn’t you?”
Seo Yu Baek, who had been listening beside me, let out a small, stifled laugh as if he’d caught my drift.
But Moon Na Rin, flustered, was chewing her lower lip anxiously as she deliberated.
The opportunity to tease Lee Dan Woo—her friend and rival—seemed far too tempting to pass up.
Then, after a long sigh, she spoke in a deflated voice.
“That would be too cheap a way to win. Besides, the last time we talked, his voice really didn’t sound good.”
How adorable. How utterly adorable.
I felt another laugh bubbling up, but I couldn’t wound the pride of this budding healer.
“Fine, then. Let’s look into what’s going on with Fantasia Guild too.”
“Really?! Thank you so much, Master!”
The girl, who looked like a pristine porcelain doll, hugged me and bounced excitedly.
Every time I heard “Master,” and now with her gratitude for something I’d barely done, I wondered if I deserved it—but since she was happy, that was enough.
Besides, if Lee Dan Woo couldn’t enter a Gate, that would be a problem for me too.
For the grand plan I was envisioning, I needed at least three A-rank or higher healers.

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Before visiting Fantasia Guild or Dongbaek Guild, there was something I needed to handle first.
It was securing the bid for the Jongno A-rank Gate.
For the first time in a while, I opened the group chat on my way to the Auction House.

▶ The Room of Two Disciples Who Admire Their Master
Did Dan Woo show up for volunteer work today?
Moon Na Rin
No, I’m sad.
I’m alone again, lonely, guarding the Emergency Room
(photo)

True to what they said about him being hard to reach, Lee Dan Woo had remained silent even in the group chat with the three of them.
The fact that the number next to his speech bubble hadn’t disappeared suggested he hadn’t even checked the messenger.
“Hmm, something must be going on with him.”
“Who?”
Sa Ma Young, who was driving, asked eagerly despite my merely muttering to myself.
His ears were sharp.
“Lee Dan Woo, the healer from Fantasia Guild. It seems he’s having some issues with the guild lately.”
“If you have time to worry about people from other guilds, spend it on me instead.”
“But aren’t you busier than me these days?”
“Yeah. I barely made time for this date today, so don’t think about other men.”
“Other men? You say things to a young sprout that you wouldn’t say to anyone else.”
“As if being young makes a difference? All men are the same.”
I shook my head with a sigh at Sa Ma Young’s scoffing remark.
“Stop saying strange things. Which do you prefer—Korean, Western, or Chinese food?”
“What are you suddenly talking about?”
“Since we’re out, I thought we could grab dinner before heading back.”
I expected Sa Ma Young, who had clear preferences about everything, to answer quickly.
But the driver’s seat remained oddly quiet.
Turning my head in confusion, Sa Ma Young sat with one arm resting on the window frame, chin propped in his hand, staring straight ahead.
“…You’re really something, Yeo Joo.”
The man’s earlobes flushed as he murmured softly.

* * *

The auction proceeded smoothly.
I scanned through the Gate list displayed on the screen with a satisfied expression.

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[ Jongno 1-ga, Jongno District, Seoul – A-rank, Large-scale, Type Unknown ] – Justice Guild
…

It was worthwhile that I had claimed this Gate as Justice Guild’s property at the synergy banquet beforehand.
Without any other guilds needlessly hovering around and driving up the price, I successfully won the bid for the Gate.
In the past, such a thing would have been unthinkable.
No matter how much Jongno was Justice Guild’s front yard, if the guild’s power wasn’t strong enough, everyone would have ignored us and participated in the auction.
That’s how coveted A-rank large-scale Dungeons were.
Moreover, since it was being held in Jongno, right in the heart of Seoul, media and public attention would obviously be high.
If I could conquer it well, it would be an excellent opportunity to elevate the guild’s reputation all at once.
Yet not a single guild, including Muwoon Guild, dared to covet the Jongno Gate.
‘This is what it feels like to build a guild.’
As I recalled the days when Justice Guild was ridiculed for merely existing, feeling both the passage of time and a thrilling sense of accomplishment, the auction concluded.
I grabbed my bag and stood up, scanning the people leaving the Auction House.
I had hoped, but as expected, there was no sign of Fantasia Guild.
I had planned to ask about Lee Dan Woo if I happened to run into Sung Ro Sa, but it seemed I would need to visit the Guild Building located in Gwanak District directly.
As I was clicking my tongue in disappointment, Sa Ma Young suddenly took my bag.
The sight of him wearing a suit while casually slinging my eco-bag over one shoulder wasn’t… funny.
When someone has good proportions, anything becomes fashion.
“Let’s go.”
“Why are you being so impatient?”
“The auction ended late. Traffic will be bad soon. You must be hungry.”
“That’s true, but I need to use the Restroom.”
“Go quickly. I’ll wait out front.”
Even as he waved his hand dismissively, he showed no intention of returning my bag.
All it contained was a water bottle and wallet, but as I hesitated awkwardly about entrusting my belongings to someone else, Sa Ma Young leaned against the wall near the Restroom.
He seemed unaware, focused on his phone, but the gazes of all the female Hunters leaving the Auction House were fixed on Sa Ma Young.
Sa Ma Young, waiting in front of the Restroom while holding a bag that clearly wasn’t his own—it was quite a sight.
It naturally drew attention.
I was quickening my pace to return soon.
Then I saw a man approaching Sa Ma Young.
He had decent height and features, but inevitably lost his presence next to the far superior Sa Ma Young.
It was Sa Ma Jung, the eldest son of Sama Group and Sa Ma Young’s half-brother.
As an S-rank with keen sensitivity, Sa Ma Young couldn’t have failed to notice his approach, but finding it unexpected that the business concerned him, Sa Ma Jung spoke to his younger brother, who had raised an eyebrow.
“Let’s talk for a moment.”
…Would my bag be safe?

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