noveltune Chapter 107
Chapter 107
From the very next day, Ryu Seo-ha started commuting to the guild headquarters again. The difference from before was that instead of helicopters or limousines, he now used Choi Gang-hu’s skill [Spatial Jump] as transportation.
Other changes from before were that his residence was now a high-rise tower villa in the Polynesian Islands rather than the Hannam-dong mansion, and that he was excluded from healer duties, eliminating any need to leave the Guild Master’s office.
Naturally, he had almost no face-to-face interactions with outsiders or even guild members. On the rare occasions when Han Kang-seok or Han Ga-eul were called for advice, they were only allowed to visit after thorough body searches.
“Once again, thank you.”
Director Hwang Munseok, who was now bowing politely before Ryu Seo-ha’s eyes, was no exception. He had undergone multiple inspections that would have elicited strong displeasure from an ordinary person.
“Is that all you have to say?”
However, the complaint erupted from Choi Gang-hu, who was sitting askew on the wooden desk. He looked clearly displeased, as if asking if they had persistently requested this already rejected meeting just to say hello.
“I heard that without Ryu Seo-ha Hunter, the rescue operation wouldn’t have even been attempted, so I wanted to meet in person...”
“I think that’s enough with the greetings.”
He essentially issued an order to leave. It was a rather rude attitude, beyond just being prickly. It seemed he was in a bad mood, likely due to having his time discussing future actions with Ryu Seo-ha while thoroughly reading the “Future Event Log” interrupted.
Ryu Seo-ha quietly took his lover’s hand. He thought there was no need to be so sharp with a high-ranking association official that he would often see as Guild Master. Only then did Choi Gang-hu’s brow smoothen.
“Just get to the point briefly.”
“I will explain.”
The one who answered the softly flowing voice was Kwon Se-jeong, who had been sitting quietly.
“We came to ask for your participation in the dispatch of the rescue team this time.”
“Who?”
“...Both of you.”
When Kwon Se-jeong answered with an expression that seemed to say ‘You’re not thinking of moving without Ryu Seo-ha anyway, are you?’, Choi Gang-hu’s brow, which had just relaxed, furrowed again.
World attention on fate of Pakistani citizens buried in massive landslide
Magnitude 7.3 earthquake occurs in Namibia, southwest Africa
What is the extent of damage from tsunami caused by volcanic eruption in Cebu, Philippines?
Hurricane hitting western US destroys hundreds of thousands of homes
From Hell Guild: “Stop the rumors! It’s not Choi Gang-hu this time”
It was because they knew that the cult was behind the recent surge in unexplained natural disasters. And that this was a sign of an impending global crisis. It was a development much faster than the date predicted in the ‘Future Event Log’.
“As it’s a rescue site in desperate need of medical personnel, if Ryu Seo-ha Hunter participates, it will greatly benefit national interests.”
Director Hwang Munseok continued speaking in a consistently polite manner. As he said, if an S-rank healer went directly to the disaster site to help, it would greatly contribute to improving Korea’s status and From Hell Guild’s image.
“Is Kwon Se-jeong Hunter also joining this dispatch team?”
“...Yes.”
The short answer that came back like a sigh immediately made Hwang Munseok’s attitude understandable. He probably wanted some kind of insurance, as he was about to send his only daughter abroad right after she had returned from being kidnapped.
“If Ryu Seo-ha Hunter participates in this matter, the Each Administrative Country will in the future...”
“Director, I think it’s time for us to leave.”
As Hwang Munseok tried to persuade again, Kwon Se-jeong stepped in to stop him. Unlike her usual fair and just character, she was preventing him from trying to break down even work standards after agreeing to overlook the illegality of someone who had traded stocks under other people’s names.
“I apologize for the many rudeness.”
Kwon Se-jeong, who had given up cleanly and stood up, bowed to the two. Hwang Munseok, who stood up at the silent urging, looked at them with regretful eyes. Feeling uncomfortable, Ryu Seo-ha unconsciously lowered his gaze.
“Wait.”
Surprisingly, it was Choi Gang-hu who called back the father and daughter as they were about to leave the room. But his gaze was fixed on Ryu Seo-ha, not on Kwon Se-jeong and Hwang Munseok whom he had stopped.
“It doesn’t seem bad to go to the site and look for clues.”
It was a question asking if it wouldn’t be better to join the dispatch to detect the movements of the cult, the true culprit behind the phenomena that appeared to be natural disasters. Ryu Seo-ha’s eyes widened at the unexpected remark.
Having visited the cult’s branches before, he wouldn’t say such things without knowing how quickly and thoroughly they could hide.
He would also know that it would be much better to investigate Go Young-hoon or the private equity fund that acquired YH Global. Yet the reason he made such a proposal was obvious.
“We could travel together after a long time.”
It would be for Ryu Seo-ha, who would clearly have many concerns.
“It’s also an opportunity to directly procure dungeon items needed for future plans.”
The words finding reasons one by one to support the argument that visiting abroad wouldn’t be bad touched his heart.
“...You don’t want to go to America, do you?”
Perhaps because of the memory of falling into the Abyss during his study abroad, Choi Gang-hu had even shown a tendency to avoid stories related to the United States. He would have no desire to voluntarily set foot again on the land that gave him the worst experience of his life. With that personality, he wouldn’t like Ryu Seo-ha worrying about others either.
“Anywhere is fine. As long as Ryu Seo-ha is with me.”
But Choi Gang-hu’s gently smiling face showed no sign of reluctance or displeasure.
“And I told you.”
The large hand arranging his disheveled hair was so warm.
“You can do whatever you want, as long as you’re by my side.”
The voice whispering that there was no need to be mindful, no need to hold back or suppress anything to be considerate of him, was also terribly sweet.