The Tone-Deaf Healer Kills with a Song - Chapter 87

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Tone-Deaf Healer Kills with Song – Episode 087
“I think this one is A.”
“Why do you think that?”
“Because I want my singing to become A.”
“That makes sense. Let’s go with A.”
We had been carelessly resolving missions this way since earlier.
This time, we were told to randomly open doors labeled A through F and then engage in a battle of mana against the magical beasts lurking behind them.
However, this Dungeon was fundamentally so low-tier compared to our stats that it posed almost no threat, even if we encountered the strongest creature here.
Still, when I asked whether it was really okay to resolve missions this haphazardly and move on, the answer remained ambiguous.
No matter how much sophistry I spouted, Jung Hwan-jae would nod in agreement and immediately vouch for me.
“By the way, senior.”
“Yes?”
“Is it really okay to handle things so carelessly like this?”
I watched him as he drew a magnificent magical circle the moment we passed through door A, instantly seizing the initiative against the spider that emerged.
The ‘crimson light’ attacks he wielded, along with his ‘sleep-inducing’ ability, weren’t his only tricks—he could even draw summoning circles that were visibly breathtaking.
A mission where we could win simply by overwhelming the opponent’s momentum with raw mana output. Now I understood why this Dungeon was called a dating hotspot.
At the very least, if the environment here didn’t pose a threat to life, it was a place I’d want to visit again. Both for its appearance and its difficulty level.
“I don’t think it matters. If a truly dangerous situation arises, I’ll be more serious than anyone.”
“You’re admitting you’re not being serious now.”
“Yes, because this is a date. I’m serious about the date itself, but not particularly interested in clearing the Dungeon.”
Jung Hwan-jae spoke with a serious expression, uttering honest feelings that no one else should have heard.
Coming from the number one ranked Hunter, it somehow sounded impressive. That confident attitude—as if a Dungeon of this caliber could be cleared without even focusing—was genuinely cool.
I wish I could carry myself with such composure.
“After this, only the final mission remains.”
“Already?”
I didn’t know what was happening outside, but for now, we were having an enjoyable time.
We’d even taken some photos, and thanks to eating bibimbap infused with medicinal herbs, channeling mana had become easier.
Now that I’d learned how to transmit mana through the ring, things couldn’t have been better.
The thought of not wanting to leave, even though we’re in a Dungeon—it’s such a strange feeling. I narrowed my eyes slightly.
“What’s wrong?”
“I know full well this is a Dungeon, but I don’t want to leave.”
“I feel the same way.”
“Right?”
I’m relieved it’s not just me feeling this way.
Once we step back outside, there’s no telling what chaos might unfold.
We need to go after So Yi-yoon, deal with Dante who’s entered Korea, and attempt again to help Hwa-jon enter this place.
I desperately need to train my singing, which still hasn’t reached even A-rank, and there are countless other tasks waiting.
Most importantly, I need to find out what that law the Hunter Association is pushing actually is.
We deserve credit for catching the Staff killer, so it doesn’t make sense that we’re kept in the dark about everything else.
And seeing how Dan Myeong-ah clearly tried to tell me about it, it doesn’t seem to be classified information.
“Don’t think about it right now.”
“Huh?”
He gently pulled the hand I was holding.
Ever since I’d grabbed Jung Hwan-jae’s hand and run with him earlier, he’d been even more persistent about holding mine.
I felt the same way. So unless I absolutely had to use a skill or let go, I kept our hands clasped together the entire time.
I surrendered helplessly to the force of his pull.
I blinked as I leaned halfway into Jung Hwan-jae’s embrace, then lifted my head to meet his gaze.
I wasn’t sure if he’d pulled me close without thinking ahead, or if he simply hadn’t anticipated us being this near.
His lips trembled slightly as he whispered in a noticeably softer voice.
“I’d like you to focus on me right now. We can think about what needs to be done outside once we’re out there.”
“Oh, that.”
This time it was my face that flushed crimson. I never expected those words to come from him.
Perhaps realizing I was actually on a date and shouldn’t be disturbed, even Liri had fallen silent recently.
With just the two of us left, the atmosphere became peculiar.
It was truly remarkable. With just one request to focus on him, everything else—except Jung Hwan-jae—seemed to evaporate from my mind.
Was I being too lighthearted about this?
“I will. You’re focused on me too, after all…”
“Yes, and actually, I just thought of something—when other people are around, you don’t need to correct yourself and call me Guild Master.”
He said lightly that I could call him senior, or even just Jung Hwan, or just Hwan.
No matter what, I was born and raised in Korea as someone who values propriety, and I couldn’t bring myself to be so disrespectful to someone older than me.
Still, I understood his desire to be treated more comfortably.
“Yes, you can speak casually to me too, senior.”
“If that’s what you want, I’ll try my best.”
“No, it’s fine. Just be comfortable with me.”
Perhaps we hadn’t grown close enough yet to drop formalities entirely.
Then again, I hadn’t managed to drop them either, so it was unreasonable to expect it from him.
After exchanging a few words, we fell silent and began walking. We hadn’t even had a particularly meaningful conversation, yet my heart was pounding wildly.
Could this also be because of the mana I’d shared with him earlier? By sharing my very essence, had it affected me like this…?
No, I’m not sure.
“Yes?”
“It’s not that I’m thinking about something else—it’s that my head feels like it’s going to explode because I’m thinking about you!”
“…I’m sorry.”
He’d been gently probing to see if I was lost in thought, as if he could tell I was lying, but my outburst silenced him again.
People often say I lack social awareness, but this man certainly has his moments too.
Speaking of which, why am I suddenly remembering what Kim Hwa-hyun said while laughing about how I lack awareness when it comes to romance?
“You’re right, senior.”
“Yes?”
He was solving the maze before us with his eyes, working through the final obstacle, when he glanced back at me.
“Sharing too much mana might be a problem. I know we promised, but I think it’s better if we do this gradually, step by step. Oh, and I’m not hurt or anything.”
I quickly added the clarification as his face paled, looking like he was about to ask if something was wrong with me.
“Yes, I don’t want Ye-ah to overexert herself. If it’s urgent, I can always squeeze Lucy for more mana, so I’m asking you to help only within limits that won’t harm yourself.”
I think I just heard something strange, but that couldn’t be right.
Jung Hwan-jae’s shadow seemed to be growing longer and longer, but that must be my imagination too.
I desperately fixed my gaze on Jung Hwan-jae.
“Don’t worry. I’m scared of side effects too!”
Even though I’d only shared this much mana with him, I was already becoming hyperaware of his every movement—I couldn’t imagine what might happen if I gave him much more.
But it was strange, really.
When I’d poured all my mana into him during the ranking tournament, I hadn’t been nearly this responsive to Jung Hwan-jae as a person.
Something had definitely changed about me lately. I couldn’t pinpoint exactly what was different, but I knew something was.
A massive shift in my heart was undeniably occurring within me—one I couldn’t even fully comprehend myself.
“Ah, I’ve solved it.”
He turned his body with a refreshed expression, as if he’d unraveled the maze.
As the Dungeon Clear window appeared, Jung Hwan-jae’s form began to fade gradually. It made sense that he would disappear first according to contribution order, since he’d done most of the work this time.
“Ye-ah, see you soon.”
This was our last moment alone before he disappeared completely.
I called out before it was too late.
“Let’s go on a date next time too. Next time, I’ll pick the place and plan the course!”
I didn’t hear his answer, but judging from his final expression, it didn’t seem like he was about to refuse.
His face was flushed bright red.

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