The Only Enhancer - Chapter 163

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Chapter 163
163 – Human Relations (5)
5.
In the cafe on the second floor of the Reinforce Guild Building, two guild members sat across from each other, engaged in conversation.
Or rather, it wasn’t so much idle chatter as it was a rather serious discussion—the kind where one person seeks counsel about their worries.
And those guild members were none other than Gwen and Yu Ji-min.
They sat facing each other, and whenever Gwen let out a small sigh, Yu Ji-min would comfort her.
In truth, they seemed like the type who should live without a care in the world.
Neither lacked in appearance, and being members of the Reinforce Guild was proof enough of their abilities. On top of that, Gwen was even an executive.
So what could possibly trouble such women? The other patrons could only whisper among themselves as they watched.
“What could they possibly be worried about?”
“They’re from the Reinforce Guild, aren’t they?”
“One of them is an executive. The red-haired woman over there is Gwen Cooper, an executive of Reinforce.”
“But what on earth could be troubling them so much?”
“Perhaps it’s concerns about global security due to the recent surge in monsters?”
“Oh! That makes sense!”
While the uninformed chattered away, Gwen activated a sound barrier with her mana to prevent their voices from carrying, then spoke to Yu Ji-min.
“Ugh, should I be the one to make the first move?”
“Well, our guild master does tend to lack awareness in these matters.”
In the past, Gwen would have denied Yu Ji-min’s words.
She’d say things like she had no particular interest in the guild master, but she was grateful for the information.
But what was the point in hiding it now? Even the other guild members knew—it was practically out in the open.
Gwen had grown somewhat embarrassed and had been confiding everything to Yu Ji-min lately.
They were friends of similar age, and besides, Yu Ji-min had known about it all along.
That’s why she’d called her for this consultation. Yu Ji-min enjoyed giving advice anyway.
This was the first serious matter since Michelle from Germany.
Women gravitating toward Min-jun was something she could accept, but this time was different.
This woman had been kidnapped by monsters and then rescued, only to be recruited into Min-jun’s guild, the Reinforce.
Wasn’t it the kind of story that only appeared in movies or dramas?
Even if one had no feelings for someone, the heart would inevitably be swayed by such circumstances!
Of course Gwen couldn’t help but feel anxious.
“This time is really dangerous because there’s even a story behind it.”
“M-Mary doesn’t seem particularly interested in the guild master, so that’s… somewhat reassuring.”
“Same with Isabella.”
Gwen sighed along with Yu Ji-min.
Though Gwen was the most beautiful in the Reinforce Guild, there were Isabella and Mary below her.
They’d been relieved that neither seemed particularly interested in Min-jun.
But suddenly, such a formidable rival had appeared.
Even if Isabella and Mary had interest in Min-jun, it was merely admiration for his strength, not romantic interest. Even other women could see there wasn’t a shred of such feelings in them.
But Natalia was entirely different. From Yu Ji-min’s perspective, she was dangerous, which is why she’d mentioned it to Gwen. Gwen had grown anxious as well and tried to take some action.
Honestly, it wasn’t that I hadn’t tried.
“Sigh… I mean, I definitely showed my feelings quite a bit, you know?”
“That’s exactly why it won’t work. Why don’t you confess before someone else steals him away?”
“C-c-confess?!”
Even as Gwen swallowed hard and muffled her voice with a barrier, Ji-min watched her glance nervously around the room, a faint smile playing on her lips.
What was she so worried about? Honestly, even from Ji-min’s perspective, Gwen’s beauty was incomparably superior. Of course, it wasn’t that Natalia’s looks were lacking, but Gwen was overwhelmingly stunning.
Where could you find a beauty who surpassed even the Russian Beauty?
Honestly, if they held a world’s most beautiful woman competition, Gwen would be the one to win.
I wondered if there was any reason for her to be this nervous, but if the other person was Min-jun, then maybe it made sense.
Min-jun was just so quiet, after all.
‘Come to think of it, I’ve never seen the guild master doing anything with a woman. Back in Germany, was it Michelle? Didn’t he say playing with that woman felt like just hanging out with a friend?’
Since Gwen had already testified to that, Ji-min scratched her cheek thoughtfully.
I couldn’t figure out what Min-jun was thinking at all. I thought any other man would accept Gwen’s confession right away, but Min-jun might be the exception.
He seemed like he wouldn’t spare a glance at anything besides work, which was why Gwen was so anxious.
What man could possibly reject Gwen?
It was difficult to find a single male guild member in Reinforce Guild who didn’t admire Gwen.
But why wasn’t anyone confessing? Simple.
Anyone could see that Gwen was in love with Min-jun.
“D-do you really think I should do it?”
As Gwen spoke while trembling, Ji-min chuckled and nodded.
Here, you had to go all in. After all, if Min-jun had no feelings for Gwen, then Gwen would need to let go of hers as well.
Honestly, watching my friend like this was so pitiful. Wouldn’t it be better to just confess and get a result—whether it’s rejection or success?
Since Gwen wasn’t unaware of Ji-min’s thoughts, perhaps that’s why she trembled even more than before.
While it was cute to see her like that, Ji-min suddenly felt an overwhelming surge of emotion and burst out.
“Wait, now that I think about it! I don’t have a boyfriend either! Why am I even giving you advice about this!”
“W-what?! Ji-min, you don’t have a boyfriend?”
“…T-t-t-this is…!!!!!!”
At Gwen’s words, Ji-min’s face flushed red and pale as she looked at her.
Ji-min was also someone who heard she was pretty wherever she went, but with Gwen, Isabella, Mary, and even Natalia who just arrived…
With so many stunning beauties appearing, Ji-min could feel her own beauty fading somewhat.
Until Mary arrived, she used to be in popularity polls as either Isabella or Ji-min alongside Gwen, but now she barely made the top five.
I had no idea how to describe this pathetic situation.
But what made me even more frustrated was the fact that I had been single for several years now.
“Sigh… Why should only Gwen get to date! I want to too!”
“Whoa, Ji-min, I-I really didn’t know…”
“Yeah, well, that’s possible. Huh? Wait? Hold on?”
At that moment, Ji-min fell into thought as a realization flashed through her mind.
It felt like I had just remembered something incredible.
As I thought of Gwen, myself, and the guild master Min-jun, something finally clicked, and I widened my eyes as I looked at Gwen.
Now that I think about it, didn’t you say before that you went on something like a double date with a woman named Michelle, her friend, Min-jun, and yourself?
Why not proceed similarly this time around?
I could ask Min-jun to hang out together and have him bring another man—it would be the perfect 2v2 meeting setup! Ji-min smiled to herself at the thought.
The guild master Min-jun is quite handsome himself, isn’t he?
Birds of a feather flock together, as the ancients say. Since Ji-min tended to believe in the wisdom of her forebears, she was confident this would work out the same way. She grinned at Gwen and shared her thoughts.
“Gwen! What do you think about this? You could tell the guild master about doing a 2v2 hangout. You mentioned you did that before with a woman named Michelle, right? Since we have two women on our side, if we ask the guild master and one of his male friends to join us, wouldn’t that be perfect for me to meet someone too?”
“Oh! Ji-min! You’re a genius!!! This is such a great idea! I think it’ll be amazing!”
Gwen couldn’t help but shower Ji-min’s idea with praise.
Going together with Ji-min rather than alone would ease her nerves considerably, and that was wonderful.
With a trembling heart, Gwen took a deep breath and pulled out her phone.
It was better to contact him by text or call rather than showing up unannounced—he might be busy.
With a slightly nervous expression, Gwen sent Min-jun a message.
She asked if he was free today and wanted to hang out together. She mentioned that doing a 2v2 hangout like when she played with Michelle before seemed really fun, and since Ji-min happened to be free, the two of them would go together if he could find another man to join them.
It was rather obvious, but both Gwen and Ji-min were confident Min-jun wouldn’t catch on. Honestly, if he figured it out from this, he should have realized it long ago.
How much time had passed?
[!!!Guild Master Kim Min-jun!!!: Sounds good. I happen to have someone with me, and when I asked, they said yes. Should we meet right now?]
Upon receiving Min-jun’s message, Gwen immediately showed it to Ji-min, and the two of them couldn’t help but squeal as they read it together.
“Kyaaaa! Oh, what do I do? Ji-min?”
“Don’t we need time to prepare?”
At Ji-min’s words, both Gwen and Ji-min looked at each other.
They had applied modest makeup and dressed up a bit before coming out, but this was hardly the appearance for a proper meeting.
Of course, they both nodded at each other.
They needed preparation time.
Gwen quickly texted Min-jun that it would take about an hour and a half. Once she received his reply saying he understood and suggesting they meet at the lobby on the First Floor of the Guild Building in an hour and a half, the two of them sprang into action.
Like agents on a covert mission, their movements were swift and efficient.
They quickly selected pretty clothes that were tasteful yet stylish, adjusted their makeup to be more flattering, and changed into outfits they’d prepared in advance—all in just one hour and twenty minutes.
It seemed like they hadn’t done much, yet the time had flown by.
Of course, they’d also completed their hair styling in the meantime.
Once both Gwen and Ji-min finished all their preparations, they conducted a final inspection of each other.
Finding nothing amiss, they smiled at each other and gave each other a thumbs up.
Perfect.
With all preparations complete, Gwen and Ji-min slung their handbags—a woman’s ultimate weapon—over their shoulders, adjusted their appearance with a hint of nervousness, and headed down to the First Floor lobby.
There, they spotted Min-jun.
‘Oh, the guild master!?’
Gwen still had hearts floating in her eyes and couldn’t see clearly, but it was obvious that Min-jun had made an effort too.
Not a stiff suit, but rather casual attire that was quite well put together.
His appearance was the kind anyone would call boyfriend material, and his hair was neatly styled.
Until now, Ji-min hadn’t known for certain, but could it be that Min-jun had feelings for Gwen too?
Ji-min’s expectations grew at the thought.
Soon, as Ji-min looked beside Min-jun, wondering if she might meet a decent match here herself—
She spotted Hong Myeong, visibly tense and trembling with excitement.
‘…I should have just left.’
Ji-min was filled with profound regret.

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