Chapter 1687 – 1687. Hunter Vs Vampire
“Does this newbie even qualify to be Deputy Joo’s partner? I don’t think so.”
A guy suddenly appeared and started a fight.
I was about to snap back, but I hesitated. Joo Seo-hyun was still watching me intently. She didn’t seem interested in the man who had suddenly appeared.
‘Could this also be part of Joo Seo-hyun’s scheme? To see how I react?’
If that was the case, Joo Seo-hyun seemed to have turned into a scary woman over the past year. I suppressed my rising anger for now. Even if I saw through Joo Seo-hyun’s scheme, there was no reason to play along.
‘In this kind of situation, a new employee would… act clueless.’
As I pretended to be flustered and didn’t say anything, the man’s smile deepened. It was a sneer directed at me. I decided to remember the man’s face.
‘…Wait. I think I’ve seen him in the original webtoon….’
Even as I was racking my brain, the man continued to talk to Joo Seo-hyun.
“Deputy Joo. It’s not too late. Go to the HR department and tell them you don’t need a partner. Anyone else wouldn’t stand a chance, but if it’s you, Deputy Joo, they’ll listen. Or should I go to the HR department for you?”
Joo Seo-hyun turned her head and looked at the man.
“Section Chief Kwak. As I’ve said before, I’ll take care of my own work.”
Section Chief Kwak.
Hearing that name, I remembered who he was.
His name was Kwak Soo-hyuk. He was the section chief of the 3rd division of the Intelligence Department. He was from a chaebol family, with a good background and a lot of money.
In the original story, he was portrayed as an annoying guy, but he wasn’t a villain.
“That’s very disappointing. We’ve even eaten together before. I can help you with this much.”
“You’re talking about the company dinner. Section Chief Kwak isn’t my direct superior, and Seong is the partner I chose.”
Kwak Soo-hyuk’s brow furrowed.
“That’s what I don’t understand. Why put a complete newbie as your partner? Is this an order from Section Chief Gu?”
“As I said, I chose him.”
“Why? Please, tell me the reason. Tell me why that newbie is better than me.”
“It’s simple. Seong has the talent to become a Jaeger.”
Kwak Soo-hyuk glared at me with cold eyes. Joo Seo-hyun was the one who spoke, but why was he glaring at me, who was just sitting there? I picked at my food, calmly accepting his gaze.
“…If it’s about the talent to become a Jaeger, I think I have it too. Are you perhaps looking down on the Intelligence Department?”
There were four departments in the company: the Combat Department, the Intelligence Department, the Support Department, and the Special Department.
The Combat Department was similar to the Special Department. They fought vampires. However, the Combat Department was often involved in large-scale battles, while the Special Department usually operated in small groups. If the Combat Department was like the military, the Special Department was like special agents.
The Intelligence Department, as its name suggested, dealt with information. Their main task was to find hidden vampires.
The Support Department supported the employees. They provided basic equipment to the employees, helped them obtain the equipment they wanted at discounted prices, and recovered the bodies of vampires.
“I’m not looking down on you, but Section Chief Kwak, you lack the skill to become a Jaeger.”
That was Joo Seo-hyun for you. No matter who the opponent was, she always said what she had to say.
“And that newbie has the skill?”
“He has potential. I guarantee it.”
“…Weren’t you two meeting for the first time today? Is there something I don’t know about?”
“Seong and I met for the first time in this world.”
“If it’s the first time, it’s the first time. What do you mean by ‘in this world’?”
Kwak Soo-hyuk grumbled. Regardless, Joo Seo-hyun got up as soon as I put down my spoon. More than half of the food was left on her tray.
“Deputy Joo Seo-hyun. You’ve left a lot. Are you feeling unwell?”
“…I just don’t have an appetite. I don’t eat much anyway.”
I also got up from my seat. I couldn’t just sit there while my superior was getting up.
“Deputy Joo.”
Kwak Soo-hyuk reached out to touch Joo Seo-hyun’s shoulder. Of course, Joo Seo-hyun wasn’t one to stay still. She lightly dodged his hand.
“…Is my hand dirty? I washed it earlier….”
“I’m sorry. I don’t really like other people touching my body.”
“Sorry. I should be the one apologizing. It was rude to touch a woman’s body like that… I just got carried away.”
“Do you have something to say to me?”
“How about we have dinner together after work? There’s a good restaurant nearby.”
“I’m sorry.”
“…If not today, then next time….”
“I’m sorry. Let’s go, Seong Yu-jin.”
“Yes, Deputy Joo Seo-hyun.”
Joo Seo-hyun left without hesitation. I followed behind her, looking at Kwak Soo-hyuk, who was standing there in a daze. Kwak Soo-hyuk and I made eye contact. I smirked at him. Kwak Soo-hyuk’s expression immediately crumpled.
“…Seong Yu-jin, was it? You have no manners. Is this your first time in society?”
“It is my first time in society, but I don’t think I need to be mindful of a section chief from another department. Even in the military, if you’re from a different company, you treat a higher-ranking officer like a stranger. But I heard the Intelligence Department is comfortable because they don’t fight vampires directly. It must be a sweet gig.”
“What?! Are you done talking….”
Ignoring Kwak Soo-hyuk’s protest, I followed Joo Seo-hyun out of the cafeteria.
My reputation might plummet, but I didn’t care.
‘It’s not like I joined the company to get promoted by being a good employee.’
My goal was to get with Joo Seo-hyun in this world and crush the vampire lord’s conspiracy.
• • •
After lunch, we returned to the office.
Joo Seo-hyun was meditating with her eyes closed in her chair, just like before, and I was playing games next to her.
“Deputy Joo Seo-hyun.”
“…What?”
“My game is lagging, so… could I use Deputy Joo Seo-hyun’s computer?”
“……”
Joo Seo-hyun got up from her seat and moved aside. I didn’t expect her to even give up her chair. I quickly sat down in her chair. It was comfortable. And I could feel the warmth she had left behind. Joo Seo-hyun glanced at me, then sat in my chair and closed her eyes again.
‘Damn. Look at the computer’s performance. It’s so fast.’
The graphics card was also close to the latest model. It was an excessive spec for an office computer that was only used for writing reports. It wasn’t like she was editing videos or drawing.
‘But why is my computer so crappy?’
I mainly played games that only existed in this world. When I looked at the game rankings, a game where you became a vampire and massacred humans was in the top 10.
‘Should I try this one?’
Time flew by quickly as I got lost in the game.
Beep!
An email arrived on the company network.
“Deputy Joo Seo-hyun. You’ve got mail.”
I wanted to check the email, but it was locked. Joo Seo-hyun opened her eyes and approached me. Her black hair flowed down her shoulders. As she got closer, I could smell Joo Seo-hyun’s intoxicating scent.
‘Did she change her shampoo? It’s natural since she wouldn’t have the one she used in Atlantis.’
But it was somehow familiar. It was probably Joo Seo-hyun’s body odor. Joo Seo-hyun leaned forward, her upper body coming close to me. Her ample chest pointed downwards, and I could feel its weight. I swallowed hard.
My dick reacted reflexively. It was just as they said, the taste you know is the scariest.
‘This woman, she was so strict in the cafeteria, but why is she so unguarded now? Is she perhaps seducing me?’
Joo Seo-hyun, looking at the monitor, frowned and entered the password. She used the eagle-eye method, tapping the keyboard with her fingers.
Soon, the email opened.
It was an official order from the higher-ups.
“It’s a vampire hunting mission. Tonight at 11 PM.”
“Do you usually do it at night? Isn’t it better to do it during the day?”
Even if you apply a coating, you’re not completely immune to sunlight. Vampires’ physical abilities are weakened during the day when the sun is up.
“In this case, it’s a type that only operates at night. We don’t know their hideout, so we have no choice but to face them at night.”
“…There are three vampires to deal with.”
“That’s appropriate. Two slaves and one common. Get ready to go.”
“Yes. I’ll get ready right away. Should we go out for dinner?”
“It doesn’t matter if we eat here.”
“Let’s go out. I’m craving seolleongtang, how about that?”
“Okay.”
I shut down the computer and got up from my seat, noticing that Joo Seo-hyun was staring at me.
“…Why are you looking at me like that? Did I do something wrong…?”
“It’s your first time in a real battle, but you seem so used to it.”
Oops!
I forgot that I was supposed to be a new employee who had no experience in the field. I used a moment to slow down time and think.
“…Strictly speaking, it’s not my first real battle. Before coming to the company, I caught a vampire on the road, and I sniped the vampires who attacked the training center. I’m a newbie, but I’m a newbie with experience…?”
“The newbies I’ve seen usually tremble and feel nauseous until they’ve done about 10 missions… but you’re not like that.”
“Ha, haha. I’ve been told I’ve had a strong heart since I was young. But actually, I’m shaking right now too. It’s just that I trust Deputy Joo Seo-hyun, so it’s not showing.”
“…You trust me?”
“Yes. Everyone already knows Deputy Joo Seo-hyun’s reputation. And you’re my precious partner and superior.”
“Partner and superior….”
Joo Seo-hyun turned her body away.
Was it just my imagination? It seemed like the corners of her mouth slightly lifted before she turned away.
“Let’s go. You know how to drive, right?”
“Of course. I got my license a year ago. I’ll drive you safely! But what kind of car is it?”
“A Ferrari. I don’t know the model well. The company gave it to me to drive.”
The company even gives out Ferraris? The company’s benefits are going wild. If I become a deputy like Joo Seo-hyun, will I get a Ferrari too?
‘There’s no way.’
They know Joo Seo-hyun’s value, so they’re trying to hold onto her by any means necessary. If Joo Seo-hyun, a Jaeger, wanted to, she could go to a private company instead.
‘The worst-case scenario is if Joo Seo-hyun becomes a vampire.’
It’s unlikely, but what if Joo Seo-hyun suddenly turned and became a vampire?
That would be a disaster for humanity, not just the company.
‘Actually, one of the vampire lords is a former Jaeger with great abilities, and the company is having trouble dealing with him.’
Well, that’s a useless worry. There’s no way Joo Seo-hyun would give up on being human.
