342 – One more step, I hope we can move forward (2)
After completing the Strategy.
Approximately a month has passed.
Korea, which had been in chaos due to various events, gradually regained stability, and the domestic holder community also returned to its previous peaceful and systematic system.
Holders began to go hunting in dungeons and fields again, and each clan pursued their own interests by continuing major operations or exploring undiscovered dungeons as before.
However, there were some clans that were still sorting out their achievements in .
Clan.
Those who recorded the most success and played the most key role in the attack at the time… As soon as the strategy was over, the clan spread its reputation in the international holder world and began to grow into a world-class clan.
-The soaring wings of ! Rising to the top rank in the country just 3 months after its founding!
-Merger with And , Which joined the mercenary clan, confirmed!
-Former Master, “What all clan members agreed to… “I think it will be a good opportunity.”
The first step is to merge clans.
At the time of the Allied Forces, we absorbed , Who had joined as a mercenary clan, and recruited a large number of archer-type holders and auxiliary holders that had been lacking in the clan.
In addition, discussions on merging with the Clan are continuing, so even warrior-type holders may be recruited.
If this merger goes through, a clan that is not inferior in size to other large clans will be born.
That’s not all.
” …… The reason I want to join Evil Hunter is because I have admired the clan master, Do Jae-hyun Holder, for a long time! If you get the chance, definitely! “I want to join the clan and conquer various dungeons with Holder Do Jae-hyeon!”
We also accelerated the recruitment of new clan members.
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Because Was founded not long ago, it prefers permanent special recruitment rather than official recruitment, but as its reputation has increased so much through this strategy, all kinds of independent holders have applied to join.
Starting with independent holders who are known in Korea, famous holders active in the United States and Japan, and holders who have left their clan and applied for a new job in .
Even student holders who have not yet graduated from the academy….
With the uniqueness of Starting as a student clan in the beginning and the reputation of reaching the top ranks in the country, holders of all kinds applied for membership at random.
Thanks to this, Assistant Master Yoo Eun-seol, who was in charge of the final interview along with the head of the human resources team, was constantly stressed every day these days.
“… Yang Soo-jin Holder.”
“Yes!”
“You said you have respected our clan master for a long time, but he has been a professional holder for less than a year.”
“Oh, that’s right.”
“… Oh right?”
“Oh, sorry! Still, my desire to lead the clan with Do Jae-hyun Holder has not changed! If I could see your face even just once….”
“… ….”
Most of the independent holders who came for the interview were like this.
Do Jae-hyun has emerged as the best holder in Korea (although there are still differing opinions on this), and Has also made a name for itself as an emerging large clan… There were many holders who applied to join in order to take advantage of its popularity.
In particular, most of the female holders who are interviewed say, “I really want to work with Do Jae-hyun!” Like just before.
Every time Yoo Eun-seol saw them like that, she felt angry for some reason.
… It wasn’t for any other intention, I just didn’t like the idea of joining a clan with such a light heart.
It was real.
“Hello! “I’m Na Hye-rin, an A-level holder who applied to be an Evil Hunter this time!”
Of course, there were not only chaff applicants.
Also talented people were recruited, such as Na Hye-rin, a mercenary holder who participated in the strategy of And the best resource in the independent holder world.
Anyway, the important thing is.
Is becoming a strong clan.
“Jaehyun is growing much faster than I thought.”
Yoo Eun-seol smiled and thought of his student.
Do Jae-hyeon.
This clan, which he founded himself while facing numerous prejudices, was already taking strides toward becoming known as the best in the country.
The question marks that were poured towards them in the beginning…
Now it was becoming an exclamation point that everyone was sure about.
* * *
The end of the lecture has finally arrived at the Academy.
In fact, starting from To .
With large dungeons and incidents happening one after another, the entire vacation and semester were lost.
So, in the first semester of this second year, I actually had no proper attendance.
Not just me, but most of the students attending the academy.
Nevertheless, Professor Tak Won-ho and others within the Academy Foundation showed clean work.
Considering the unique nature of the domestic holder system, we acknowledged the attendance of most absent students and actively utilized compensation such as scholarships to reduce discrimination among students as much as possible.
Thanks to this, all professors and students were able to spend the semester peacefully without any complaints.
And, it was the same for me too.
“… “I want to eat.”
Kang Joo-yeon, who was walking with her with her arms around her, suddenly spoke up.
“Now? Should I go out and eat something? But Ga-eun said she would arrive soon.”
“No. Jaehyun, the food you prepared for me.”
“Huh?”
When she slightly turned her head, she rested her head on my shoulder and continued her words quietly.
“… “I want to eat the steak Jaehyun made.”
“What? hahahaha.”
Even if you’ve been in a relationship for a long time, doesn’t your personality easily change?
Whenever Kang Joo-yeon said something like this, she always seemed shy, as if she wasn’t used to it.
Even now, you can’t see her head down, but her face is probably red.
I said, gently stroking her head.
“It’s late because we have plans together today, so I’ll make it for you next time, how about the day after tomorrow?”
“… Great.”
“hahahaha. Who on earth did you learn that anti-respectful attitude from? Chae-eun?”
“… ….”
Seeing as he didn’t say anything, it seems like he’s right.
As expected, Kim Chae-eun.
As the leader of the Lover’s Alliance, it seems that all the elements that I like have been passed on to my colleagues.
Anyway, as we were walking down the street together, Moon Ga-eun appeared at the appointed time.
Today was the day she gathered and told us that she had previously obtained her barista license and that she would personally serve us coffee.
It would have been nice if Kim Chae-eun had come as well, but unfortunately, she was absent due to her father, Professor Kim Myeong-hyeon, and her prior commitments.
Moon Ga-eun, who appeared in the distance, saw us and waved her hand.
“Jaehyun! Juyeon! Here… “
However, as she waved her hand happily, her eyes changed in an instant.
… I think I saw Kang Joo-yeon next to me looking shy with her arms crossed.
As soon as Moon Ga-eun lowered her hand, she came running in an instant and faced us.
What?
Did you use any Bobeop-style runes?
“Lee- Kang Joo-yeon! “You asked Jaehyun to do something again?”
“… “What am I?”
“You and I have known each other for so many years, but are you trying to deceive me? If you’re looking so embarrassed, it’s time you asked Jaehyun for something and succeeded! What did you ask for? “You asked me for a dirty favor again!”
“… No it’s not.”
And the two people can’t stand it anymore and fight again.
They growled at each other every time they met, fearing that they weren’t friends.
In the beginning, it seemed like Ga-eun was aware of Joo-yeon’s feelings, but these days, she’s been open about everything, and there’s been no sign of that at all.
“Come on, stop fighting and let’s go now. “I want to quickly try the coffee that Ga-eun made herself.”
In the end, I was the arbiter again.
Upon hearing my voice, Moon Ga-eun immediately relaxed her expression and crossed her arms.
“Hmph – Kang Ju-yeon, see you later. “We’re not finished talking yet.”
“… Fool. “Even if I did, I wouldn’t tell you.”
“Mr. Lee, this is really….”
… Was there no mediation?
I walked away, scratching my head in despair.
The empty left arm, of course, belonged to Moon Ga-eun.
* * *
“There is a lot to do, a lot to do.”
All the complicated events have come to an end, and the academy has come to an end.
The Clan, which was the biggest challenge for me, is now on track and is slowly building its reputation.
Now, everything has really reached a level of stability.
But still, my work showed no signs of slowing down.
No longer a student holder, but the clan master of a large clan and the lover of three women.
The number of holders to be responsible for increased, and there were many people to protect.
Wouldn’t it be nice to stay busy for at least half a year to have more time at work?
Although it’s a little excessive, it’s not so much that you can’t handle it.
Furthermore, I didn’t think it was too much because it was something I enjoyed doing.
“Still… “I have to work and do what I have to do.”
As soon as I arrived at my destination, I took out the equipment I had prepared in advance.
It is not my main equipment such as the holy sword or holy armor.
Leather armor made of ordinary materials…
An iron sword made of ordinary metal.
These were the normal equipment I mainly used when I was an F-class holder.
When I saw the equipment that contained some memories, I couldn’t help but smile.
And.
“Are you here?”
A familiar voice heard nearby.
Just like me, my friend showed up wearing ordinary equipment.
It was Park Jin-woo.
The place where we gathered was .
It was the place where Park Jin-woo and I first met and sparred, and where everything at the academy began.
At the place filled with those memories, I saw Park Jin-woo with a grin.
“No matter how busy you are… “You have to do what you have to do, right?”
“Oh, the obvious thing to say.”
Jinwoo Park responds to my words as if he is happy to see me.
Even after we got busy, we would always get together and spar like this when the academy ended.
It’s like a routine.
Today, I was feeling sentimental for some reason, so unlike usual, I changed the location to … Nothing much changed.
As always.
They just exchanged swords with each other.