The Female Lead Saves the World - Chapter 95

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Yeo Joo Saves the World – Episode 95

Jung Je Hwa’s power was truly formidable.
To receive uniforms made by Hunter Jung Hee Ok in just one week.
I watched Kang Han stack delivery boxes one by one as I called Jung Je Hwa.
[“Yes, Yeo Joo.”]
“I just received the uniforms. How is this even possible? You’re not actually Hunter Jung Hee Ok’s son or something, right?”
Through the phone came Jung Je Hwa’s characteristic low, exasperated chuckle.
[“Hunter Jung Hee Ok would be a bit too young to be my mother. We are close, though. Have you checked the contents inside?”]
“No, I’m still just staring at the delivery boxes. I’m so nervous—what if my heart explodes and I die?”
[“That won’t do. There’s still the shield I ordered. I’m sure you’ll be pleased with the contents. You can look forward to it.”]
“If you say so, boss, it must be something serious. Thank you so much. I’ll bring something more delicious next time I visit.”
[“Forget the food. Just stop by soon. The shield is nearly finished.”]
“Oh, that’s exciting in its own way too.”
I ended the call with Jung Je Hwa briefly and was about to open the delivery boxes with Kang Han.
“I’ll do it.”
“Let’s do it together. That way we’ll finish faster.”
“You might cut your hand. Yeo Joo, send a message to the group chat telling everyone to gather in the Training Facility’s common room.”
“Oh, right. I should call everyone.”
I notified everyone in the group chat that the delivery had arrived.
Fortunately, without anyone lying around waiting, they all came rushing out with such speed that the sound of footsteps echoed throughout.
Inside the delivery boxes Kang Han opened were several black, glossy boxes that seemed to depict mother-of-pearl lacquerware, each containing one uniform.
“My name is here!”
“Mine too!”
Each box had a guild member’s name written on top, and I found the one labeled “Gua Ri” and placed it in its owner’s hands.
“For now, I made it with this name. Later, let’s remake it as ‘Sung Yo Na’ instead of ‘Gua Ri.'”
“Th-thank you, Yeo Joo noona.”
Sung Yo Na, who had stepped back with a smile as if she never expected one for herself, suddenly had tears glistening in her eyes.
“Alright, should we open them all at once when I count to three? One, two, three!”
“Wow….”
“Wait, can a baseball jacket be this beautiful?”
“The material is unusual. What is it?”
The reactions varied, but everyone shared the same expression of speechlessness.
I was no exception.
“I definitely sent in a rough, sloppy design, but he created this?”
Just as I had ordered, the Justice Guild’s uniform was a white baseball jacket.
What college students commonly call a “department jacket.”
I’d chosen white because it went well with any outfit.
But this one had a completely different sheen to it.
“Is this… silk?”
“I think this is the first time in my life I’ve felt something like this. Is this really our uniform?”
Jang Su Ho and Lee Yu Eul stared at me blankly as they asked.
“Yeah, I think so.”
I answered absently, running my fingers over the word “JUSTICE” embroidered on my left forearm.
I’d only wanted printed lettering.
But it wasn’t just the forearm.
Embroidered lettering in English adorned the chest as well.
“It has a strangely… Korean hanbok-like feel to it.”
I completely agreed with Han Ji Sung’s observation.
The collar and wrist cuffs were made of black silk, and the overall shape reflected that aesthetic too.
You could feel Jung Hee Ok’s craftsmanship as a hanbok artisan throughout.
I pulled out my dress uniform that had been sitting in its box and unfolded it completely.
“Beautiful. Truly beautiful.”
There was something that couldn’t be explained by simply calling it pretty.
But then something fell out.
It was a quality certificate stamped with the 【Fate】 mark.
“Jung Hee Ok really did make this herself.”
The certificate bore my name as the owner and Jung Hee Ok’s name as the craftsperson.
And below that, the effects applied to the garment were listed.
“Eek.”
“Yeo Joo, what’s wrong?”
“No, the uniform has effects on it…”
With slightly trembling hands, I unfolded the certificate and showed it to Han Ji Sung.
“Wow.”
Han Ji Sung’s reaction mirrored my own.

[ Item Certificate
Commissioned by: Yeo Joo
Crafted by: Jung Hee Ok
Item Effects:
A – Flame Resistance, Cold Resistance, Dust Resistance, Weight Reduction.
B – Physical Impact Absorption, Mana Attack Defense, Dust Resistance… ]

“Yeo Joo, aren’t you pushing yourself too hard?”
“No, I did pay for it, but it wasn’t supposed to be this much.”
To purchase clothes handcrafted by Jung Hee Ok with this many effects stacked together, I would need to pay a hundred times more than what I actually spent.
Which meant it was painfully obvious who had covered the difference.
“I can’t exactly repay this with something delicious.”
Honestly, this “gift” felt a bit burdensome, and I found myself wondering what kind of face I should make the next time I saw Jung Je Hwa.
“Even if you wore it until it was threadbare, it wouldn’t wear out.”
At Lee Yu Chan’s murmur, I found myself nodding involuntarily.
At this level, unless an S-rank Hunter deliberately tore it apart, this uniform was practically indestructible.
“Well, should we try it on?”
At my words, all the guild members nodded in agreement.
Inside the Training Facility, there was only the soft rustling sound of fabric brushing against fabric.
“It was a bit warm before, but now that I’m wearing it, it feels cool.”
“When I held it, it felt quite heavy, but wearing it feels like nothing at all.”
“It’s nice.”
The last comment came from Kang Han.
It was a somewhat reserved compliment, but given Kang Han’s personality, that was practically equivalent to him standing up and giving a standing ovation.
Everyone was silently zipping and unzipping the new uniform when Jang Su Ho suddenly exclaimed.
“We should wear these when we go on our guild trip!”
“Oh, right. That’s happening.”
Around the time Im Chung Soo first joined the guild, we had reserved a resort for the summer vacation period.
It was so popular that you couldn’t even get a glimpse of it unless you booked well in advance.
But the situation had changed somewhat since then.
“Yo Na, will you be able to come on the guild trip with us?”
In the meantime, Im Chung Soo wasn’t the only one who had joined the guild.
Sung Yo Na hesitated at my question, letting out an “Um…” before asking back.
“Do I… really have to go?”
Ever since being driven out of Fantasia Guild and entering the Justice Guild Building, Sung Yo Na hadn’t gone outside at all.
Her body had recovered, but her heart still bore unhealed wounds.
“No, it’s just a trip despite being called a guild outing, so don’t feel pressured about it.”
“Then… I’ll stay at the guild. Are you taking the familiars with you?”
“No.”
At my firm answer, both Kang Han and Im Chung Soo looked at me.
“We have to drive to Gangneung, so why would we make the little ones carsick?”
“But if we put them in the Subspace…”
“Anyway, it’s not happening. Maybe when they’re bigger.”
I meant every word of it.
Thinking back to why we chose Gangneung for the trip, it made sense to leave the familiars at the guild.
“It’s so hot these days that it would be better to leave them in the comfortable guild.”
Kang Han agreed with my reasoning.
When Kang Han and I stepped forward, Im Chung Soo reluctantly nodded in agreement.
“Once the weather cools down a bit, let’s take all the Hunters on a trip too. And you as well, Yo Na.”
“Yes!”
Fortunately, Sung Yo Na’s expression was bright.
I’d been worried she might look dejected about having to stay behind at the Guild alone.
Instead, her face lit up with relief.
I patted Sung Yo Na’s shoulder once before threading my arms through the sleeves of the new uniform.
Just as the Guild members who’d tried it on first had said, the uniform embraced my body as comfortably as my own skin.
“This is nice. Really nice.”
It was just a single outfit, after all.
I couldn’t quite explain why my heart felt so reassured.

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The morning we departed for the team outing, the entire Guild Building was in a frenzy.
“Did you pack everything? Nothing left behind?”
“It’s only two nights and three days—just underwear and a change of clothes, that’s all we need.”
“Still, double-check once more.”
“Yes, yes.”
Following Han Ji Sung’s reminder, I checked inside my small carry-on once more.
A change of clothes, basic toiletries, toothbrush, toothpaste, phone, and wallet.
Everything was there.
After a quick final check, I locked the carry-on when a large hand suddenly appeared, lifting it effortlessly.
“Oh, I can carry it myself.”
“It’s peak vacation season. We need to hurry.”
Kang Han left only those words before trudging toward the van with its trunk already open.
Han Ji Sung was verifying that all the Guild members’ luggage had been loaded, while Jang Su Ho was checking the route to the accommodation on his phone.
The three most excited high school students were taking photos together and chattering away.
I approached Sung Yo Na last to say goodbye.
“Gangneung isn’t that far, so feel free to come anytime if you’re curious about anything. You have the accommodation address and contact information, right?”
“Yes. Don’t worry about me—just enjoy yourselves, noona.”
“I’m not worried. You’ll be resting comfortably here, and before you know it, we’ll be back.”
“Hehe, that’s right.”
Still, leaving her behind alone weighed on my heart, so I gently pressed the top of Sung Yo Na’s head once.
Kang Han, who had closed the van’s trunk, approached and spoke.
“Let’s go.”
It was the announcement marking the beginning of the Justice Guild’s first team outing.

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