Chapter 17 – Chapter 17
It was getting dark outside by now.
After showering, I was waiting in this government-run building called the Hwaseong Gate Management Office.
Our company employees were communicating with the company while waiting for them to be safely rescued.
“Oh, I went home from work today. I can’t believe this happened on Friday night.”
An employee of Shinbaram Co., Ltd. Complains.
It must have been more serious since the company over there had already confirmed that one Awakener had died, but the expression on the employee’s face was completely different.
My senior and I had hardened faces.
Six hours have passed since the rescue team entered.
Seven more of those strong guys went in, but the dark news was that the situation inside might be much more serious than we know.
“Senior. What does the company say?”
“I’ll give you overtime pay, so I’ll tell you to wait. It’s a big deal. The company must have insurance for the rental equipment, so no matter what happens… But we’re a huge loss. We might not have a bonus for a few months.”
“Money is important, but still…”
“Who knows. Sora Ahn, Team Leader, Miyeon Kim. The Awakened… All of them should be alive. You wouldn’t know because you’ve been through it. If those monsters attacked from time to time, would the weak Awoken in our company really be able to survive? ? Wearing a C-class suit, not an A-class suit? Haa…”
The senior sighed once every 20 seconds, and I was annoyed to hear that, so I came out of the building.
To avoid one.
As I was lighting a cigarette, a woman approached me.
She was a woman who used to listen to Diamond’s manual while looking at my naked body.
Of course, it’s a nickname I gave myself.
“Why… Do you want me to give you one?”
“Yes. Please.”
It was an empty word, but I didn’t expect it to be taken lightly.
I handed her a cigarette and moved the light from my cigarette.
It was just an act without taking out a lighter, but this woman comes with her face so naturally.
They were so close that their foreheads almost collided with each other.
I stared at her face in wonder that she didn’t take it off.
It was a cold impression, but it was not an ugly face.
“Whoa… Thank you. But what are you looking at? What did you put on my face?”
“No. It’s just curious.”
“Ah, I often hear it from regular men. That’s how it sounds.”
“A common man?”
“Yes. Men who live a life that has nothing to do with dungeons or awakened people. A woman like me seems strange. But aren’t you the same person? Did you go in and out of a dungeon?”
“Ah, I’m late to introduce you. I’m cool support Kang Jeong-hyeok. I’m a guy who barely goes around F-rank dungeons with fresh graduates from the academy.”
“That’s right. Why did such a person come here? Oh, because of the people at work?”
“Well, that’s right. This was my first E-class dungeon, and I never dreamed it would be like this. Whoa…”
The conversation went well, probably because he works in the same industry.
Just like when I first met Shin Ha Neul.
Meaningless conversations were exchanged, and the cigarettes were all burned in the blink of an eye.
“I’m sorry about earlier.”
“What are you doing all of a sudden?”
“That, the mana-coated suit. Actually, the last time I accidentally lost a pair of gloves, so I was sensitive.”
“Oh, I understand. But what happened to the loss? Isn’t it very expensive?”
“Still, it ended with a 3-month pay cut. Considering the price of the gloves, the company paid a lot.”
“You charged me? Will it be covered by insurance?”
“It’s not simply a matter of money. There could be people who secretly steal and sell under the guise of an accident, so to prevent that, strong punishment is indispensable.”
“I see. It must have been difficult.”
“Gigggi… There’s nothing I can’t say to someone I’m seeing for the first time.”
“It’s the first time I’ve seen everything to a woman I’ve never seen before.”
I said it as a joke, but thinking about it, I remembered the massage I had on a business trip last night.
It turned out to be an unintentional lie.
But what about
“Is that what you meant?”
I was joking because I wanted to see a embarrassed or embarrassed face, but the answer was completely different from what I expected.
“What, where are you going?”
Rather, I was perplexed.
I couldn’t figure out if my question meant that it was a sexually harassing remark, or if it was a rumor that it was intentional to come out naked in the shower earlier.
If you want to be charged with sexual harassment, you can do both.
Her doubts were dispelled only after hearing her next words.
“What you showed me. Isn’t that on purpose?”
“No way. I’m not that shameless. I really forgot.”
“How could you forget that? Does it make sense to hold a suit in your hand and forget you’re naked?”
“No. What I forgot was that you were a woman.”
She is amazed at her hearing me.
Only his expression changed.
With her lips pouting and her cheeks full of air, she looked like a celestial girl.
She thought this girl was pretty cute.
Even the appearance of not wanting to lose.
“I didn’t even know you were a man. You’re too small.”
“Then why were you rubbing your breasts when you saw that little thing?”
Was this a bit harsh?
I quietly watched her expression.
I could see her face slowly turning red.
“That’s just… It’s itchy, so don’t get me wrong.”
“I won’t misunderstand you.”
“Phi…”
Unbeknownst to me, my face was smiling wide.
It was a little strange.
She was having a conversation with her and it felt like her complicated head was clearing.
I didn’t expect it to be this different from the first impression I had.
After all, it seemed that you could only find out what kind of person he was by talking to him.
But that doesn’t mean we can’t keep chatting here forever.
It’s not even a dating site.
“I hope it comes out soon.”
“It will come out. Only those who fly and fly in our company have entered.”
“That sounds nice.”
Being happy is half sincere. She was half a lie.
I was happy that a powerful rescue team was put in because I was worried about senior Ahn and Mi-yeon Kim, but I was annoyed that Min Hyuk-joo was among those who said they could fly.
I decided to ask her even though I knew it was her disrespect.
About a guy named Min Hyuk-ju.
“Excuse me… I have a question for you.”
“You mean my number?”
“Yes? It’s not…”
“Then what are you asking about in this situation?”
“No… I know someone at your company.
“I’m joking. Tell me. There’s no way someone like me would know about secret information inside the company that shouldn’t be leaked anyway, so feel free to.”
I asked directly without hesitation.
“What kind of person is Min Hyuk-ju, who joined the rescue team today? Oh, please keep this conversation a secret.”
“Ehh? Why are you curious about that? That’s a secret too.”
“If you’re not going to answer me, that’s fine.”
“No. I’ll tell you. It’s not like he’s famous, so it’s not a secret. Well, to put it in one word, he’s a proud guy. His academy graduation grade was top, and he was scouted without going through the company’s internal test unlike other awakened people, so he’s an elite among elites. I can say I’m the youngest member of the rescue team I joined today. How old are you… How old are you? It’s probably been 3 years since I joined the company, so I’m 23? Joining the rescue team in 3 years is a big deal. Not anywhere else, but in our diamond guild. .”
It was all compliments, so I felt dirty.
But well, it hurts more when you fall from a high place.
“Aside from those superficial things, is there anything else? A weakness or a personality.”
She asked a question without thinking, but she came with a strange expression.
I don’t know why she’s showing that expression, but whatever she thinks, I want an answer.
“You’re really weird.”
“What am I going for?”
“No. I’m just a little offended. I’ll tell you what you want to hear. Didn’t Min Hyuk-joo say he’s a proud guy?”
“Yes.”
“He’s a man who knows himself too well. In other words, he knows too well what he’s good at. Well, you might think that there’s no Awoken person who isn’t like that, but he especially does. So you have to get whatever you want. He likes to take things away from others. Seriously, to control his personality within the company, I purposely put him in the veteran team. To be discouraged. But since he played an active role there, the company raised both hands and feet. Unless it didn’t work, I had no choice but to listen to what he wanted. Recently, he asked me to appoint a female employee for his exclusive use?
I listened and said nothing.
What? Private? Every time I go to a dungeon, two bitches stick together. Is this it?
Damn, I thought I was just asking.
Annoyance creeps up.
I tried to remain expressionless so as not to show my annoyance on the outside, but the woman in front of me started to panic.
It seemed that something was firmly mistaken.
“Envy doesn’t mean you’re really like that. According to social norms, most women are envious. It’s like having a lot of money, being strong, being handsome…”
“Enough. That kind of talk.”
“Ah, I’m sorry. But I’m not really envious. Don’t get me wrong. I’m just saying it. I don’t really like Awoken people as the opposite sex. It’s suffocating to try to dominate them too much.”
She kept talking about something, but my thoughts were all elsewhere.
It is said that whenever Min Hyuk-ju goes to a dungeon, Shin Ha-neul follows him.
At that point, the relationship between the two was obvious.
It’s a surprise.
I never thought I would be so obsessed with Shin Ha Neul.
Even if there are two skies, I know there will be no such thing as a reunion, and I don’t even think about it, so why am I so annoyed?
I remember what my grandfather said when I was little.
‘It’s an awards ceremony, so I gave away that bad thing.’
It feels so good to have mine stolen and I never thought it would last for a long time.
“It’s out! It’s out, everyone!”
While I was thinking about this, someone finally appeared from beyond the gate.
A flurry of flashes began to burst towards the gate, and I headed straight for it.
Now is the time for revenge.
**
I approached the gate to quickly grasp the situation.
It was noisy because of the reporters, so seniors and other people came out of the administration building without me calling.
“Uh?”
Only Diamond’s rescuers came out of the gate.
Could it be that there were no survivors in the dungeon at all?
Faces you know…
I felt chills all over my body thinking that Ahn and Kim Mi-yeon were dead.
“Have you been watching? Get out of the way because you’re in the way!”
A booming voice.
It was only here.
“Phew…”
I realized myself relieved that he was alive.
Is it because he is the one who saved my life at least once?
Of course, even if it wasn’t for him, I don’t know if the shield would have been activated.
I wanted to step forward and ask what happened, but I couldn’t have the authority to do so.
I approached him right in front of him, but Lee Dae-man treated me as someone who didn’t exist.
He looked very tired and had a desperate expression on his face.
It was hard and scary to talk to that face.
“What? Are you still there?”
Someone from the other side of Lee Dae-man and I is talking to me.
It was Min Hyuk Joo.
I made no reply.
The plan has already been prepared.
The only time you can be an Awoken is now, so enjoy it to the fullest.
“You bastard Min Hyuk-ju. What kind of rescue team are you!”
Then, suddenly, Lee Dae-man started to get angry with Min Hyuk-joo.
“Ah, what are you talking about, senior. There was no transport team and no supporters, so we starved ourselves. It’s not like we can sleep to our heart’s content inside. The wool captain agreed with my opinion, but why are you doing this? Senior Lee Dae-man. Even though I ran out of mana.”
“Heesu, Heesu is inside! He’s your junior. You heartless bastard.”
“Ah, you know that your senior brother is inside, but think about it. The odds of survival are extremely slim.
Listening to the conversation between the two, I could understand why Lee Dae-man desperately tried to head into the dungeon.
In this situation, if there is a family in the dungeon, everyone would be like that.
Lee Dae-man, furious with Min-hyeok-joo, couldn’t stand it and eventually swung his fist at him.
The fist of a B-class Magical Awakener.
If you can’t avoid it, where is it…
However, contrary to expectations, Min Hyuk-ju avoided it too easily.
Was his skill that great?
“Senior. I’ve used up all my mana and touched someone. Do you want to die? If I kill you right now, is it self-defense? Admit it?”
“Stop.”
“Ah, is this the appearance of our handsome captain? Chit.”
The main character who stopped Min Hyuk-ju was the first person from the rescue team to enter when I was inside the gate.
He seems to be the head of the rescue team…
It must have been that the rescue team ran out of mana and could no longer perform rescue activities inside.
I was active for over 6 hours, so it was worth it.
Since we entered without a support team, it is only natural that there is a limit to our activity time.
It is, though.
It was a little questionable that the rescue team of the huge diamond guild could not find anything for 6 hours.
What the heck happened in the dungeon?
The rescue team leader opened his mouth.
“Lee Daeman. I also want to save everyone. Not only your brother, but also the other Awoken and our company’s employees. But I can’t take another sacrifice because of that. I hope you understand.”
“I understand. I understand… But Heesu…”
“Don’t worry. The rookies in our guild are strong. They’re sure to be alive somewhere inside the dungeon. We’ll recover mana and go back early tomorrow morning. You should also get enough rest. Otherwise, tomorrow I’ll leave you behind.”
“Lee Dae-man-senpai. If it wasn’t for the captain, you’d be dead already. Next time, please look at that handsome opponent and swing it. OK?”
By the way, looking at Min-Hyuk-Joo’s asshole talk, there’s nothing wrong with what the girl she smoked with earlier said.
He said he was famous within the company, so he deserved to be famous in this way.
“Captain. Then I’ll wash up first. Can I sleep in the dark room? Is there a hotel nearby? Oh, heaven must call.”
That kid all the way…
I decided to put the plan into action right away.
