I could understand very well what Lydia meant as a warning to me to look at the people involved in the Minerva subjugation.
No matter how much the association is being beaten up now, the name was the association.
It is a group authorized by the government, and at the same time nominally a place to which all heroes and hunters belong.
There is no way such a place lacks power.
In the first place, it was said that he had enough power to the extent that he thought of attacking the Ten River or the World Tree clan openly.
Isn’t there a saying that even rats bite cats when cornered?
Even when Lydia had warned her, she couldn’t pass it up thinking that she’d be fine.
“where… .”
In the first place, their purpose was me.
And as far as I can tell, there were many forces around me who protected and protected me.
Perhaps even if it were me, I would have chosen the method of cutting off those forces around me little by little.
In the case of Han Soo-young and Choi Hyun-woo, it will be fine.
The only thing they could protect was Nam Hyeon-hwa, but there was nothing the association could do about her.
In the first place, rather than the Association, some forces would not even be able to touch her.
For Jin Ye-seul… The only precious person she is, I thought, because she is currently receiving absolute protection from Evangeline Lohengrin.
‘More than anything else, if other family members are in trouble, it’s obvious that they will like it.’
With that in mind, I started erasing the names I wrote on my notebook one by one.
Yeeun Lee and Dohoon Ahn didn’t even have to worry about me from the beginning.
In the case of Cass Lyle, he wasn’t there when Minerva was subjugated, and he probably wouldn’t mind anything other than Alice Blesbuck.
If that’s the case, what’s left is Ivan and Yuuna.
It was only these two.
“Look carefully at House Hunt so Ivan doesn’t notice. If anything comes up, please let me know right away.”
Ivan’s family, the Hunt family, had originally fallen, but only began to revive from the time of Ivan’s father.
I remembered clearly that the purpose of Ivan to become a hero in the first place was to achieve the revival of the family.
Like it or not, it was said that he had no choice but to get entangled in the affairs of the family.
– Yes, I understand.
Shin Woo-seok answered my request with a polite voice, as always.
“And Ivan… He is a very intelligent and intelligent friend, so be careful.”
– Yes. We will pay special attention.
“There, the orphanage where I was with the kids for a while. Do you know?”
– Master, that’s… .
“I’m not asking questions or anything like that, so just answer me. You know the orphanage where Yuna grew up, right?”
– Yes.
“There is a high probability that they will hack it. Because I heard that the financial situation is not good.”
I tapped and touched the paper with a pen, and the ink smeared along the side of the letter “Lee Yu-na”.
“There… A little research will reveal that Yuna is my caregiver, and if you dig a little deeper, you can find out that she is a servant who was hired by me.”
A person who can be the closest to the target even though there is a large gap to dig into.
It was clear whoever looked at it would be the first to aim.
― Yes, I think so.
“There will be no such thing as Yuna betraying me or anything like that. But that doesn’t mean it’s okay to let him do what he sees as troublesome.”
– Yes.
“Please, Wooseok.”
― Don’t worry, Master. As I said before, I will do my best.
After hearing Shin Woo-seok’s answer, I put down the pager.
Then I picked up my cell phone and called the person I had promised in advance.
― I got a call.
I bowed my head and opened my mouth at the still cold voice like a knife.
“Sorry for the sudden call, old man.”
– Oh, it was you.
That person was Nam Hyeon-hwa.
I had already told her that I wanted to thank her for sending a letter of consolation as well as the help she had received during the last Minerva subjugation by texting her.
– Okay, are you feeling okay?
“Yeah, thanks for your concern, I’m a lot better.”
― Originally, it was polite to go and see your face in person, but due to unavoidable circumstances, it was replaced by a letter. I hope you understand.
“Of course I do.”
Nam Hyeon-hwa, along with her colleagues, must have been pursuing the whereabouts of Milited’s children, a close enemy.
It was obviously of great help that she persuaded her companions to participate in the battle during the subjugation of Minerva.
“As I said before, I am calling you because I think I should thank you for participating in the war during the subjugation of the Seven evil sects. Originally, I should have told you earlier… .”
– You’re not foolish enough to insist on such a thing on a patient. More than anything else, I knew how much effort you were putting forth. Rather, I’m glad it’s okay.
“Thank you for your understanding.”
– okay… Let’s say hello to each other at this point.
Nam Hyeon-hwa still spoke with firm words, as if cutting it with a knife.
― Why did you even call this old man in the name of thanks and regards?
“… … .”
I was silent.
Hyun-Hwa Nam.
He raised Han Soo-young and Choi Hyeon-woo from an early age, and was a family teacher who taught them as disciples, and a person whose personality can be known from the fact that the two people who grew up under her teaching are ‘good’.
In addition, he teaches Han Soo-young about magic and Choi Hyun-woo with a sword, so he excels in both swordsmanship and magic.
Even in the original film, Clouds on the Horizon, there were only a handful of opponents comparable to her.
And the old age, which can be said to be her only weakness, can return to her heyday by using her unique skill, ‘Phantom Metamorphosis’.
‘Finally… .’
No matter which character he played, he was also a character who hid his track record before Minerva’s seal was lifted and was said to have met his death before he knew it.
And it was also a very unexpected death.
Did you say that it was an attack from an unknown enemy along with the betrayal of a colleague?
It wasn’t mentioned properly in the original, but Milited’s children must have been involved.
Then, it made sense to some extent that her colleague, who had been linked with a deep bond for a long time, suddenly betrayed her, or that there was an unknown entity that would inflict a fatal blow to her no matter how much she was hurt.
“… The association is now digging into the backs of people around me, including myself, and those who participated in the Minerva subjugation war. The elderly must also have their names listed as the subjects of their investigation.”
– Well. I already expected that.
“And it’s still just a heart attack, but part of the association is connected with Milited’s children.”
— … Are you sure?
I answered her question right away.
“It’s just a heart attack, but I’m sure.”
– Umm… Then it gets a little complicated.
“Besides, the remaining factions among Milited’s children are vampires, lichs, and dragons.”
Ye-seul Jin told me that a vampire, one of Milited’s children, had charmed and alluded to her.
And Lich and Dragon were also adept at magic.
“They also have the art of breaking people’s hearts and capturing their minds. this time… The methods of the guys I see are somewhat similar.”
— … … .
Nam Hyun-hwa was silent.
Just as she was worried that she might be offended, she quietly opened her mouth.
― Sooyoung and you have similar concerns.
“… Are you swimming?”
When I asked the question, a little surprised, she answered with a small smile.
– Yeah, so did that kid.
She spoke to me in a firm voice, as always.
– Thank you for your concern. I know very well what you and Sooyoung are worried about. But no need to worry. I’m not taking you or Sooyoung’s words lightly. just… .
“… … .”
― Me and my colleagues are not weak enough to be subject to brainwashing or suggestion. All of them are friends who are no different than the warriors of the reversal. Of course, we do not intend to overconfident in our strength. Everyone knows that neglect on the battlefield can have irreversible consequences. yes and… Well. Originally, I was going to keep it a secret, but since I’ve been so worried, why do I keep hiding it?
She said in a whisper in a quiet voice.
―I found traces of Milited’s children.
“Really?”
– okay. And I was going to act today. It was almost impossible to contact him again for a while, but today the time was right.
“… … .”
My head started spinning at her words.
Maybe this is the beginning of the case as in the original.
No, but if you put it that way, the fact that she participated in the battle at the time of the Minerva subjugation in the first place was inconsistent with the original.
With that in mind, aren’t the ten rivers, including Lee Myung-jun, still alive?
In addition, there is no way to stop her actions for ‘revenge for a murdered friend’ with a few simple words, and there is no way I can do anything with my current state in the first place.
However, as I and Han Soo-young gave a warning in advance, it is clear… .
― The necklace that Sooyoung gave me.
And as if to cut off my thoughts, Nam Hyeon-hwa opened his mouth.
“Yes?”
― The necklace that Sooyoung gave you. Please cherish it.
She let out a small sigh.
– The day will surely come when I will save you from a crisis.
“Oh, yes. I will.”
― And, looking at it, it looks like your head is very complicated because of what I just said… It’s true, I’m a bad adult for rotting the insides of a child. Please understand that when you grow old, it is your main book.
“No, such a thing… .”
She laughed as if trying to relieve my tension.
― After all, you are also the person who will become my granddaughter in the future. From now on, I have to be careful not to be hated by you, and I will be especially careful not to worry about you.
“… Over there, old man?”
I think I just heard something strange.
Then, another person’s voice came over the phone.
– Yeah, I’m sorry. go soon … I’m sorry, but I’m going to quit. call back later
With those words, Nam Hyun-hwa immediately hung up the phone.
When I contacted them again, there was only a dry guide tone stating that the phone had already been turned off.
“Whew… .”
He let out a small sigh and put his phone down.
And, naturally, my status window, which I always checked as a routine, popped up.
Name: Yoo Ji-hyuk
Gender: M
* * *
Stamina: D (+)
Strength: E (+)
Agility: D (++)
Horsepower: E (++)
Skills: D (+)
Luck: E (-)
Karma: 10
“I am definitely recovering little by little… .”
Maybe it’s because your body’s recovery is slower than you think and you’re nervous.
At first, as Ahn Joo-hyuk and the children said, I thought it would be right to focus on the recovery of the body rather than worrying about other things.
In this state, no matter what you try, you can’t do anything.
“… … !”
“Laune?”
In the tank, Laune was shaking its roots as if to look this way.
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On the table next to Laune was a piece of paper along with a kettle beak in the name of a tribute promised to Belluna in the past.
“letter?”
The letter was written in crooked letters:
to Yoo Ji-hyuk.
I’m busy with work, so I’ll come and pick it up later.
Don’t put it away, because if you do, you’ll get angry.
And thank you for offering the tribute as promised.
In one corner of the letter was a stamp of the tiger character she was carrying.
I carefully folded the letter and murmured.
“no way… .”
I could only remember one or more of the busy things she said.
Milited’s children.
It was obvious that it had something to do with them.
* * *
“Long time no see.”
The high spirit of the wind, once called Belluna Milited, was offended by the voice he heard.
“I had to eat potato chips.”
“Well?”
“It’s a tribute.”
He nodded his head as if he knew even the short words.
“Are there still people who worship you as a god?”
“okay. But what kind of busy work did you call all the way here?”
Belluna Hunt raised her head and shook her head.
“Aren’t you going to come here and say betrayal or something like that? I think I’ve already paid for it.”
“Who wants to pay the price for betrayal?”
Belluna turned her head and looked at her at the venomous voice.
A vampire, who was not particularly friendly, stood there.
“The only price for betrayal is your death, Belluna.”
Belluna, who had frowned as if she was annoyed, suddenly burst into laughter with a loud sound of the wind blowing away.
“Ah, ha ha ha! Hey, where did your ankles go?”
“… Shut up.”
“Are you sure it was stolen? ankles?”
“I told you to shut up, Belluna!”
Vampire, Natalia Milited’s sharp cry, Belluna waved her hand as if she knew it.
Then he covered his hand with one corner of his mouth and began to move his body deliberately.
“Popkipupki.”
As if uttered with a clear pronunciation like a news announcer, Natalia revealed her horribly menacing fangs.
“Hey, you bastard really… !”
“stop.”
Then, the giant man opened his mouth in a low voice.
At his words, Natalia kicked her tongue out loud and stepped back.
“Belluna. First of all, thank you for answering our call.”
“Well, I have nothing to be afraid of.”
“Yeah, that’s right. And, as you might expect, I did not ask you to pay for your betrayal or to seek revenge.”
“Then why did you call me?”
He raised his hand and pointed to one.
Belluna, who turned her head at his actions, muttered in a small voice, “Oh my God.”
“People?”
“okay.”
“There are bones too.”
“right.”
It was far enough away to be seen as a small dot, but Belluna could definitely feel their presence.
It was a scene where Richie, who was not here, was fighting with some humans.
“First, let’s talk about it after seeing that. It’s not an urgent story.”
“Uh… .”
At his words, Belluna nodded as if she knew too.
As he said, there was no rush.
Since I left a letter, there is no way for Yoo Ji-hyuk to take away the tribute.
There was nothing to rush her.
“yes?”
“Why?”
“No, nothing.”
Belluna replied as if nothing really happened.
It really meant nothing to her.
‘That human aura is definitely… .’
It was a familiar and unusual energy.
There is no way you can confuse yourself with that kind of energy.
Where did you meet… Belluna, who was so worried, was able to quickly find the answer.
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Okay.
Minerva’s recent subjugation.
That’s when I encountered that energy.
‘certainly… .’
It was clear that that energy was a human energy with the ability to rejuvenate her body, something that she thought was unique even for a woman who had lived for a long time.