118 – Their purpose – 1
“Hello. My name is Yohan Kim.”
Anyway, since Jin Si-yeon is an acquaintance, and if he is a hero, he is also a senior, so it was right for me to say hello first.
I immediately bowed my head to him and he looked at me for a moment before snapping his fingers.
“Ah! Was that the other day?”
“That last time? Ramen?”
“You said you defeated the Sword Demon… And made a huge contribution to catching the witch that led to death?”
“Ah?! Did you know?”
“hahahahaha! There aren’t many heroes in the association who don’t know about you guys. Look at this. You didn’t even introduce me. I’m Yeon Ji-ho. I’m Jin-ho-rang’s friend. We’ve known each other since we were little. And Si-yeon. Since he was a baby, he followed me like an uncle.”
“Yeonjiho… Huh? Steel Yeonjiho?!”
“hahahahaha! I’m not a very famous hero, but I’m thankful that my juniors recognize this.”
Yeonjiho of Steel. He is literally a tanker with steel-like defense and is said to have toured many ruins and dungeons with the same party as Jinhorang.
“Then why are you here?”
I thought he went to the black dungeon with me. When I was puzzled by the appearance of an unexpected person, he scratched the back of his head shyly.
“They said that the Taylor family’s tank went in there. That tanker was a little, a little bit better than me, so I took him.”
“Still, isn’t the more people the better?”
“Black dungeons are a bit different. As the number of people increases, the monsters and dungeon masters become stronger.”
I thought that even the heroes knew to some extent how to attack the black dungeon, as they had already tried all the methods.
So you’re probably trying to bring only the best number of people.
“And there must be heroes outside. Even so, it’s a headache because of the group of villains who are wondering if it’s the blade of dawn or what. Since the blue bird that calls the end appeared there, the monsters in the dungeon have gotten stronger, and outside like this I mean, the number of monsters appearing in has also increased.”
To deal with that, strong heroes had to be outside, and one of those strong heroes was Yeon Ji-ho.
“Hmm. How come you seem to be bragging about yourself? Anyway, that’s not what’s important. What’s your relationship with Siyeon like that?”
“Ah. That’s it.”
“Friends!! Friends! Friends!!”
Before I could speak, Jin Shi-yeon called out quickly. As he stared at her like that, he burst out laughing at her.
“hahahahaha!! That’s right!! Friends! Friends!!”
“…Ah, mister?”
“Yeah. I got it! You’re an adult now, so I won’t say anything…”
He smirked and patted Jin Si-yeon on the shoulder.
“Never say that to a tiger.”
“… Sounds like you’re going to tell someone else?”
“hehehehe.”
I’ve known him since I was little, and he looks like an uncle teasing his nephew. It’s the first time I’ve seen Jin Si-yeon so flustered.
“No big deal. Don’t tease me too much.”
“Oh. Even taking care of it?
“Oh yes.”
“I see. Then I’ll have to move to another place soon.”
When he found the ogre, he must have tried to catch it himself. As there are many other places where A-class heroes are needed, he shook his head as he watched the ogre’s corpse turn gray and disappear.
“It’s good though.”
“Yes? What is it?”
“Because the Blade of Dawn didn’t appear. As you all know, the Blade of Dawn group of villains has been doing annoying things lately.”
“A nuisance? What is it?”
“Looks like it hasn’t been known to the academy yet. Then this is a secret.”
He looked around and spoke in a small tone.
“They are kidnapping people.”
“…Yes? Villain? Why?”
“That’s right, I don’t know. Could it be that they’re trying to make the undead like the witch that leads to death? There’s a story that Eon Ju-young jumped into the blade of dawn.”
“Maybe they’re looking for someone?”
“…Who?”
“Those with special talents.”
“Hmm… I can’t rule out that possibility. An organization called the Blade of Dawn suddenly appeared in the world, and the head of that organization has not yet been revealed, and the issue of the blue bird that calls for the end has not been resolved. It’s important to find out exactly what their purpose is… If their purpose isn’t to kidnap heroes, but to find someone with a special talent…”
He muttered with his arms folded and nodded his head. It seems that something has come to mind.
“I’ll have to go to the association. Anyway, thanks for the advice.”
“No advice, just my opinion.”
“hahahahaha. That little opinion could become a big key. Ah. And Siyeon.”
“Yes?”
“I came all the way to Jeju Island, but don’t just go. The two of you should go somewhere and then go back in. Since we always train desolately, you…”
“Go fast! Hurry!!”
He laughs heartily at Jin Si-yeon, who shouted out loud with a reddened expression, and he walks away.
He really is a stormy person.
“…That, don’t misunderstand.”
“What misunderstanding?”
“…Nothing.”
With a short mutter, she headed straight for the ogre’s body. All that was left there was a small clot of blood, sinew, and a piece of bone.
“Ogre bloodstone, ogre sinew, and bones.”
“Where should I use this?”
“It is often used to make magic amplifiers. In particular, hardened bloodstone is difficult to obtain, so I think it will sell for a high price.”
It is also used to make equipment for infants and toddlers. The ogre’s bloodstone was the key item when making magic power-amplifying gloves and magic-amplifying belts.
“Hmm… Do you need it?”
It’s necessary when setting up equipment for Yuchoa.
“Yes.”
“Then take them all.”
“Huh? You?”
“I’m done.”
I tried my best to catch it, but they just gave up those precious things. Also bourgeois.
“It’s just too much for me to eat all by myself…”
“If anything, let’s eat together.”
Speaking bluntly, she looked the other way.
“Ah, like the man said earlier, I came all the way to Jeju Island, so it’s okay to just go there…”
In that case, we should go eat something delicious.
“How is Hyejeong’s store?”
I was going to go to the store of Cheon Soo-ho’s girlfriend, Yoo Hye-jung, whom I went to last time, but Jin Si-yeon flatly refused.
“Then, where? I’m not bragging, but I don’t know of a place because it’s my second visit to Jeju Island?”
“Hmm. Then I’d better guide you.”
“Huh? You know?”
“I’ve heard of it. Do you like sashimi? I heard you ate sashimi the other day.”
“Uh. There’s nothing to cover. And this time, let’s eat whatever you want.”
“Okay? Then let’s go.”
When I went downstairs, everyone seemed to be withdrawing. Anyway, since the ogre was the problem, he would leave the rest to the hero in charge of this place.
“I didn’t expect to catch an ogre at the cadet level. After all, you’re Jinho-rang’s daughter!”
“Jinga’s future is so bright!”
“You grew up well as an heir!”
I hear compliments from all over the place. Did Yeon Ji-ho, who went down first, say something? Anyway, because of that, Jin Shi-yeon’s white nape started to turn red.
“…Let’s get a reward and go.”
Strangely, he’s weak when it comes to compliments. I watched Jin Shi-yeon bow her head, then headed towards her association staff.
“I heard you guys caught the Ogre. Can you confirm?”
“Oh yes.”
The employee who checked the by-products obtained from holding the auger and the contents of the battle stored in the terminal grinned at them.
“Confirmed. Thank you for your hard work. Compensation is provided at the association level for this time, so please come to the association later.”
Wow! Do you reward What are you trying to give me?
I just came here for training, but I think I’ve gained a lot more than I thought.
It’s worth getting hurt.
“Let’s go.”
When I went to the entrance of Hallasan National Park, a car was waiting.
Other heroes are also seen riding down. Among them, I and Jin Si-yeon, who got on the bus heading to Seogwipo, sat in the back seat.
“It’s time to leave.”
“But doesn’t it hurt?”
“I’m fully recovered, but what?”
“I see.”
After that, there was no other story.
Qin Shiyan also doesn’t like to talk, so she seemed better to just keep quiet.
But the silence didn’t particularly bother me. How long has it been like that?
Something soft touched my shoulder.
“…Sleepy.”
Jin Si-yeon closes her eyes and leans her head on my shoulder.
Well, it’s tiring.
From nob le mt l. co m
Not only did I deal with the ogre, but I also fought while overusing my stamina because I might get hurt.
I can’t help but feel sleepy as much as I’m relaxed.
In that case, let’s just smile and move on.
It was like this the other day, but nothing special.
“Sleep well.”
Listening to the low breathing, I spoke softly.
And.
“…Not sleeping.”
“…Huh? Then…”
“Just. Can’t we just stay like this?”
Her head resting on her shoulder is shaking. Before I knew it, I was gently holding my hand on her lap. Jin Shi-yeon was trembling.
“…Ah, because you didn’t know you might get hurt earlier… I couldn’t relax…”
Ah. If so.
“As much as you can.”
“…Thank you.”
Thank you.
Like that.
Jin Si-yeon leaned her head on my shoulder and held my hand until the bus departed and arrived at Seogwipo.
I glanced at her and she looked pretty good in her expression. She had her calm face, and when her eyes met mine, she opened her mouth while sneaking away from her gaze.
“Hey… Can I do this again next time? This is pretty good for mental and physical stability.”
“Yeah. What a difficult thing.”
If it’s good for resting your mind and body and letting you lean on it and holding your hand, it’s cheap.