The Owner of the Healing Therapy Shop Is Ranked 0th in the World - Chapter 45

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The Owner of the Healing Therapy Shop is World Rank 0

 

Chapter 45

 

Chairman Maeng’s mouth fell open in bewilderment. Ean also showed clear signs of confusion.

 

The matter of Yebichnna’s identity and registration process had been carried out independently by Ean and Jinseong. However, Seo Eunhae continued speaking with an unwavering attitude.

 

“The data correction and confidential registration of Hunter Yebichnna were all done under my orders, Chairman Maeng.”

 

Despite losing one arm, the overwhelming pressure characteristic of an S-rank emanating from her dominated the entire chairman’s office.

 

Chairman Maeng moistened his dry lips.

 

Seo Eunhae was someone who received absolute support from both the working staff and veteran hunters within the Association, so even Chairman Maeng couldn’t treat her carelessly.

 

Ean made a complicated expression as he watched her back, standing up for him.

 

Why on earth was she participating in this lie?

 

Before Chairman Maeng could even respond, Seo Eunhae coldly added:

 

“Don’t touch that child. Unless you want to end up like me.”

 

Chairman Maeng’s face contorted with anger beyond bewilderment.

 

How dare an Association director disregard the chairman’s authority in such a manner.

 

Chairman Maeng tried to rise from the sofa in fury, but suddenly found himself breathless and collapsed back down.

 

When Seo Eunhae gave a light glance, Chairman Maeng gasped roughly for air.

 

“Director Seo, what is this…! Have you lost your mind?! Besides, registering a hidden hunter without my permission is a clear violation of regulations!”

 

“Regulations?”

 

Director Seo smiled bitterly and lightly shook her empty left sleeve.

 

“Ah, you mean those regulations that blew off my arm?”

 

She raised her right hand and pointed at the crystal ashtray placed in front of Chairman Maeng.

 

Chairman Maeng shrank his shoulders, knowing what that gesture meant.

 

At the same time, the space around the ashtray cracked like breaking glass, and with a ‘clang’ sound, the ashtray shattered into tens of thousands of tiny fragments that scattered into the air.

 

Spatial fragmentation. Though retired, her ‘Space Domination’ ability was still lethal.

 

“If you have complaints, bring it up as a formal agenda item at the board meeting. I’ll expose all the evidence of you taking bribes behind the scenes there.”

 

Seo Eunhae’s sharp eyes fell on the flashy ring adorning Chairman Maeng’s finger.

 

Chairman Maeng subtly hid his hand and averted his gaze.

 

Director Seo Eunhae was the real power holder of the board and a living hero among hunters.

 

Having just taken office, he had no chance of winning in a direct confrontation with her.

 

Chairman Maeng eventually stood up angrily, kicking his chair.

 

“Fine, I’ll let this slide just this once out of respect for Director Seo. But remember this. If any problems arise because of that hunter, it’s all Director Seo’s responsibility!”

 

As Chairman Maeng disappeared into the inner room of the chairman’s office like he was fleeing, the overwhelming magical power that had been pressing down on the room receded like a tide.

 

After leaving the chairman’s office, Ean couldn’t hide his complicated feelings as he watched Seo Eunhae’s back walking down the hallway.

 

Ean called out to her as she walked straight ahead without ever looking back.

 

“Director Seo.”

 

At that, Seo Eunhae stopped walking while gazing out the window.

 

“Thank you. But… why did you take my side? This matter was clearly a mistake I made on my own.”

 

Seo Eunhae slowly turned around to look at Ean. Deep in her cold eyes, an indescribable sadness flickered for just a moment.

 

She quietly gripped her loose sleeve.

 

“A mistake? You did well.”

 

“But it’s too big a risk for you, Director. Chairman Maeng isn’t someone who’ll back down easily either.”

 

“Ean, I know better than anyone how terrible mana addiction is. I remember the expressions on the healers’ faces when they treated me as my arm was being cut off. My arm was the one being cut, but they looked as pained as if their own arms were being severed.”

 

“…”

 

“Do you know why I go around without a prosthetic arm?”

 

“I don’t know.”

 

“I left it like this so I wouldn’t forget those trash humans who let my arm get cut off. To remember them every minute, every second.”

 

Seo Eunhae slowly approached Ean, who was listening silently.

 

“Gangjinseong’s mana addiction is probably more serious than mine. Yet he conquered twenty gates in one go? Unless he has a death wish, that’s impossible.”

 

“…Yes.”

 

“Then it’s obvious. That hidden hunter has something that can overcome mana addiction.”

 

Ean raised his gaze to look into Seo Eunhae’s calm, settled eyes. They were upright eyes that seemed to pierce through to the truth.

 

“I have no intention of letting that hunter, no, that child, be toyed with by people like Chairman Maeng. Hide that child’s identity thoroughly. Soon, people from overseas will catch the scent and come running too.”

 

Ean swallowed dryly.

 

It was because of Seo Eunhae’s insight, seeing into the future concerns Ean had worried about with just one piece of fragmentary information.

 

“You know too that the child is no longer just a simple hunter, but will become a holy grail coveted by the entire world, right?”

 

Seo Eunhae turned her back without waiting for Ean’s answer.

 

The sharp sound of high heels struck Ean’s ears.

 

“Director, won’t you ask more? About that hunter…”

 

“If I followed my heart, I’d want to bring that child here right now and ask them to treat my son.”

 

Ean quietly gazed at the swaying empty sleeve.

 

“I’m desperately holding back. In case it’s just my own greed.”

 

* * *

 

“It’s nice and quiet.”

 

Now that Nara and Ohyeongtaek, who had been shouting and fighting loud enough to bring down the store, had left, it couldn’t be more peaceful.

 

Looking around the messy store made me sigh, but I didn’t feel bad about it.

 

I was cleaning up the beer cans scattered on the floor when it happened.

 

The small bell attached to the store door rang with a heavier weight than usual.

 

Ding.

 

I reflexively looked up. And I drew in a breath.

 

“Senior?”

 

It was clearly the outfit of someone who had just gotten off a helicopter. It was the same clothes I’d seen on the broadcast.

 

“At this hour… what brings you here?”

 

A bewildered feeling showed at my fingertips. My hand kept grasping at empty air instead of picking up the beer can.

 

Senior, who was entering the store, looked around the messy shop and the massage room in the back, then slightly frowned.

 

“Ohyeongtaek?”

 

It was a low, sunken voice. He wasn’t angry, but rather that calmness felt more frightening.

 

“H-how did you know? Earlier, he was with Nara and…”

 

Before I could finish my answer, Ohyeongtaek, who had definitely been dragged out by Nara earlier, burst through the door again.

 

In his hand was one of our store towels dangling.

 

“Sis! I caught the towel thief.”

 

As soon as Ohyeongtaek entered and spotted Senior Jinseong, he raised the corner of his mouth and cheekily greeted him.

 

“Jinseong hyung? You’re here already? Eh? You came straight here without even going home.”

 

Senior didn’t answer and slowly turned his head to look at Ohyeongtaek.

 

A subtle wind rippled around Senior’s body. It was a fluctuation so slight that it would be hard to notice unless you looked carefully.

 

This wasn’t magical power for attack, but a sign of instinctive wariness and displeasure.

 

“Why are you here.”

 

“Well, we decided to become friends starting today, Yebichnna and I. I even got a massage from her, and wow, her touch was amazing.”

 

“Massage?”

 

Ohyeongtaek deliberately emphasized the word ‘touch’ and came over next to me, shrugging his shoulders.

 

For a moment, Senior’s gaze seemed to sharply measure the distance between Ohyeongtaek and me.

 

Senior’s poker face remained the same, but the hem of his coat, covered in sand dust, trembled slightly.

 

“How did you know about this place.”

 

“You know I have a good sense of smell! I followed the scent and before I knew it, I was in front of the store.”

 

“…”

 

“Oh, and I know all about her identity now, so we’re in this together. So don’t look at me with such a scary expression.”

 

Ohyeongtaek exaggerated as he hid behind me.

 

That action seemed to provoke Senior.

 

A small whirlwind that started from Senior’s feet subtly pushed Ohyeongtaek toward the door.

 

“Ugh, that’s too much! I haven’t even done anything yet!”

 

Ohyeongtaek hopped around, dodging Senior’s attacks.

 

That big frame bouncing around really didn’t suit him.

 

“Get out. Watch your mouth if you don’t want all your memories extracted.”

 

Ohyeongtaek seemed to notice that Senior’s demeanor was different from usual, and retreated while showing both palms as if surrendering.

 

“Okay, okay. I can’t even breathe. Noona, I’ll come back later!”

 

Even after Ohyeongtaek left and the door closed, Senior stared at the Massage Bed with a stern expression. As if the traces Ohyeongtaek left there were distasteful.

 

“I’m sorry. I should have been more careful.”

 

“It’s not your fault.”

 

Senior briefly looked at me but soon glanced irritably at the bed where Ohyeongtaek had been lying.

 

So, I decided to voice what I had been thinking to ease the awkward atmosphere.

 

“Senior, would you like me to give you a massage too?”

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