Shin Ju-hee was nervous.
In her life, friend was a distant word.
A life nurtured by a stain on his family.
All he does outside is torture-like physical abuse under the pretext of training. The rest of them endured only ignorance and persecution with their mother.
The same is true when he joins the Meteor Guild to leave the family.
No one could easily approach her.
The only person who spoke well was the guild leader Yoo Seong-jun. Everyone felt burdened by Shin Ju-hee and was reluctant to approach her.
I heard the words behind me.
Even when he talks to them, his expression does not change at all.
The reaction is also dry.
Everyone thought Shin Ju-hee was a cold woman.
It's not true at all.
'I don't know how to treat you.'
It is a detriment of the family's deformed educational environment.
The always rigid expression was because if I showed weakness, I would be looked down upon.
I didn't know what to do if I didn't react.
But it's different now.
At least I'm trying to change.
All of this was thanks to meister.
He is grateful for the weapon that can break the bondage of his family.
It's not enough to be grateful all the time.
'The freedom that Meister has given me. I can't live like this.'
He vowed to change.
This is the beginning.
The first young friend I made outside.
No one will be left to the child's expectations and excitement.
I prepared for that in my spare time.
'Mother. Are there any rules that I should follow when I visit a friend's house?"
'Friends? Hmm. Our Juhee finally got a friend. Just trust your mother. I'll tell you everything from beginning to end!"
I asked my mother.
'Guild Leader. Is there anything I should do when I go to my friend's house?'
'Huh? A friend? Friends... I think I'd love it if I bought a small gift.'
I also asked the guild leader, Yoo Seong-jun.
Today, I am fully prepared.
"This is perfect, right?"
Shin Ju-hee looked back at herself.
Dressed neatly.
I also bought a small visit souvenir.
He is also well aware of the etiquette to be observed.
She looked at her little friend leading the way.
"Oppa!"
Heejin unscrews the door lock and enters.
Older brother. A title for a guardian that children always feel loved in their mouths.
I think it's in that house.
The reason why I sharpened my knife for this day.
'Don't be nervous. Always responsive. Her facial expressions are colorful.'
I make a resolution one after another and step into the house.
That's how Heejin's brother is.
'Uh....'
His first impression was simple.
People look harmless.
Average impression. Round eyes.
He has quite a physique.
Like someone who polishes radish, his eyes naturally go to his hands.
It was a rough and crude hand, a penance that could not be obtained by years of training. What is it? Is it a hunter?
"Huh? My brother was stiff. Juhee's sister is so pretty, I guess she's hardened!"
"Huh? Is that so?"
Somehow, we became stiff with each other.
Heejin was a lubricant to relieve such an atmosphere.
Thanks to this, the situation is resolved.
Shin Ju-hee gathered up the courage to greet first.
"Perhaps... What's your name?"
"Oh, yes, yes. No, it's Kim Jin-seo. Yes...."
"I see. As I just introduced, my name is Shin Ju-hee."
"Yes. I know. You're famous. A rising star of the Meteor Guild...."
"Oh, that's right. Yes...."
What is it? I feel courageous.
Is it because this man seems to be more unsociable than he is?
You will lead the conversation first.
The confidence derived from that led Shin Ju-hee.
"It smells delicious. Did Mr. Jinseo cook it?"
"What? Yes. Heejin is a friend... He said he was coming. I tried my best to show some skill. Yes...."
Maybe it's because I've always been nervous and afraid.
The harmlessness he seems.
The relaxing atmosphere of this house and the delicious smells etc.
The initial tension had long since been released.
Shin Ju-hee began to accept this situation happily.
Is that the reason?
A gentle smile appeared on her lips as she regained her composure.
"I see. Please feel free to call me. If you're Heejin's guardian, that's right."
"Oh, can I call you Juhee?"
"Yes, that's good."
A bizarre composition that leads the atmosphere in reverse!
She went inside the house and approached Heejin.
"Did you sit down first?"
"It doesn't taste good when it's cold. Let's eat it!"
"Yes, all you have to do is heat up the stew. Eat first!"
Shin Ju-hee, who was sitting next to Hee-jin, looked around.
It seems to be a house where only two siblings live.
My parents... I can't see it.
'There must be a story.'
Don't bother to ask.
My mother also told me to feel the atmosphere of the house and behave accordingly.
The more I look at it, the more comfortable it feels like my own home.
It was amazing.
If I wasn't by my mother's side, I would have been anxious.
This place had a similar atmosphere.
"Um. Doesn't your sister eat? He's a really good cook."
"Really? Then I'll eat it when my brother sits down."
"Well, then I want to eat it then."
Heejin put down the spoon.
I gulped down the food that had filled my cheeks.
He looked at Kim Jin-seo who was making the stew and shook his legs.
"Oh, you can eat it first. Why isn't Heejin waiting?"
"I'm going to eat with my sister and brother."
"Haha, if you can't even talk. Come on, let's eat."
Steaming miso stew.
The fragrant scent of the soothing wafts through the tip of the nose.
It was a savory scent that warmed my heart.
"Oh, get this."
Shin Ju-hee suddenly remembered a gift.
I handed him the gift I had brought.
"Oh, what are you doing..."
I take it while saying that I don't want to.
It wasn't particularly packaged, so I could check it right away.
"It's an air freshener."
"Yes, I like the scent of cherry blossoms. It's a product that I also love."
"Thank you. It would be perfect if you put it in the living room."
This is Kim Seo-jin smiling.
After all, a harmless laugh.
It gave off an atmosphere of ease of use.
"Hmm! The food is so delicious. I think you're a better cook than my mother?"
"Oh, that's a big praise."
Shin Ju-hee, who tasted the stew, was genuinely impressed.
The umami flavor that hits the tongue of the seafood broth base!
How about the savory taste of miso and the fragrant spring smell of soothing?
A bite of fluffy white rice topped with a fried egg.
The rich flavor of the stew was neutralized and formed a fantastic harmony in the mouth.
It's delicious."
The namul, the braised short ribs, and the tandanji are all sniping at the taste buds.
None of them stood out.
Everything was just right.
Moreover, delicious food is precious to hunters.
If you are obsessed with the gate, it is difficult to stay for a few days.
I was always hungry for delicious food.
But have you tasted such superb food?
"Huh? Older brother. My sister Bob is gone!"
"That's right. There is a lot of rice, so you can eat as much as you want."
"No, I don't. I'm full now."
Rejection is another virtue, my mother said.
So I hid my true intentions.
Gurrr
The body was honest.
"I thundered in my sister's belly!"
The innocent child's exclamation breaks the silence.
I feel like my face is going to explode.
I want to die. Is there nowhere to hide?
"Ha, haha. Hunters' basic metabolism is high. You said you even skipped lunch? Please eat more."
I couldn't bear to hear what he was trying to say.
"Now, I scooped it up generously."
However, his body was honest with the new gobong rice in front of him.
Soon, I could only hear the sound of the dishes moving.
***
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Dessert was seasonal fruit.
The strawberries were delicious.
'At first, I was afraid of getting caught. I didn't have to.'
I was relieved inside.
The closest hunter to me.
This is a case where such a hunter comes to your house.
However, there was no element to be specific to Meister.
Once I realized that, I felt more comfortable.
'Thankfully, Heejin is constantly patrolling within the radius of her activities. I'm trying to climb the tower with enthusiasm.
For me, he's the best hunter. Cancer.'
This made me want to take care of him more.
So I gave him a lot of rice.
He was surprisingly a glutton.
I didn't know how to empty all five airs.
"Do strawberries fit your mouth?"
"Yes, it's sweet."
"Uh! I guess you're putting this in here."
I turn on the TV and put the puzzle together in front of it.
While doing so, they shared a lot of things in between.
"I heard that you work as a craftsman, isn't it difficult?"
"At least it's not dangerous. How about Juhee?"
"I think I'm comfortable doing this job now, too. I work safer thanks to the weapons Meister gave me."
Now they can share it comfortably.
Maybe it's because they originally shared messages with each other.
'It feels familiar.'
It was hard to control her facial expressions as she praised Meister by surprise, but it was worth it.
-Breaking news. This is the news of the disappearance of two famous top 100 players. Broian and Loggia, the owner of the Red Devil Tower, who traveled to the Holy Land to meet him, have disappeared, and the unrest in the jurisdiction is increasing.
It was a news bulletin that came at that time.
Shin Juhee and I turned our heads.
'What is it? Broian, that guy. Didn't you say that you have entered into a regular prayer cycle?'
But the news of his disappearance?
Loggia wanted me to discuss business with him, and then he went to the Holy Land and and disappeared.
To be honest, I didn't know this.
It is only a matter of time before we can understand the sacred relics of the Holy Kingdom once we have more insight.
Does the disappearance of the two top 100 endanger the Republic of Korea? It wasn't either.
"This is a big deal."
However, it seems that it is not from Shin Ju-hee's point of view.
"Is there anything wrong with Juhee?"
"It's a power vacuum created in a place managed by two strong men. Villains can slip through the gaps."
"Then you can apply?"
"Yes, there is a treaty signed by the 100 powers. If there is a gap in their respective jurisdictions, they can provide support at the request of their representatives."
In other words, Yoo Seong-jun could send reinforcements to fill the void of the two 100 rivers.
'Even Shin Ju-hee is a signboard and a prospect of the guild. You're the best talent to put on the show.'
If it is covered as news, the embargo has been lifted.
The news must have spread to the top 100 and their guilds long ago.
The prediction was correct.
Tiririring.
"Oh, let's call .....
"Is it the guild leader?"
"That's right. It's an emergency call."
Shin Ju-hee patted Heejin's head with a sorry face.
"I wanted to play longer. I think my sister has an urgent matter and I have to go."
"Really? Well, then it can't be helped. I'm fine, sister. You can see it again, right?"
"That's right. Let's play longer then. Okay?"
"Yes! Brother, brother."
Heejin pulls at my collar. So I lent him my ear.
"My sister is coming. Please see me off, okay?"
Look at him?
I look at it with shallow eyes, and Heejin winks.
Looking at that proud face, I could see his intentions.
'But you can't let him see you off.'
It's right for people of the same age to do this.
I stood up.
"I'll see you off."
"You don't have to do that...."
"I'm fine, so hurry up and take care of it. Isn't it urgent?" "Oh, yes, thank you."
I gave him a hand to help him up.
Shin Ju-hee's hands were rough and hard.
But can I raise it with my own muscle strength?
"Hey!"
This was staggering.
Shin Ju-hee almost stood up on her own.
I scratched my cheek with a feeling of embarrassment.
"Ha, haha. I thought I should do some exercise."
"It's okay. You can do that."
I swallowed my shame and left the house.
On the way, I think about everything.
So Shin Ju-hee is going to protect the two 100-strong areas?
If you make a mistake, you can fight the villain.
'My substitute climber might get hurt.'
It may interfere with tower climbing.
I need to hurry up the production of the Guardian's bracelet.
"It's okay if you just want to go this far."
Entrance to the apartment.
Shin Ju-hee turned around and bowed her head.
"Thank you for letting me make happy memories with Heejin today. The same goes for cooking. It was great."
"I'm the one who said. It was an appetizing meal just by watching it today."
"Ugh... That's...."
"Hahaha! I will keep it as a lifelong secret. Also, if you are hungry or want to see Heejin, please feel free to come. I'm fine."
"Is that okay?"
Of course it's okay.
If our agent is always healthy, I can quickly raise my stats and become healthy.
"Instead, I will pay for a small meal."
"Oh, then I'll give it to you now."
I said it jokingly, but he took out his real wallet.
I grabbed her wrist in a panic.
"Oh..."
"Uh, that's a joke. Joke. Yes...."
Maybe it's because of the sudden skinship.
The atmosphere has become awkward. As she touched her lips with hesitation, Shin Ju-hee burst out laughing.
"Whoops. It's a funny joke."
"I see. Hahaha...."
A faint smile and an awkward laugh intersect.
After that, Shin Ju-hee waved.
"I'll go. See you next time."
"Yes, Mr. Juhee, please go carefully."
So Shin Ju-hee left.
***
It was a long wait.
And today.
I stared at the door leading from the Enchanter's workshop to the grassland.
[000:01:21]
The second enhancement function of the workshop, visiting the merchant.
There was about a minute left in the timer.
I'm watching with my arms folded to see what will happen after that time.
Now, what kind of changes will come here?
'3, 2, 1. That's it.'
It is a timer that points to zero.
Immediately, someone knocked on the door.
Tong.
"Hmm, it smells like a delicious curse! Open the door, Ningan! The curse merchant has arrived!"
Cursed merchant?
It's Ningan or Nyan.
The way you talk is kind of cute.
I checked the visitor through the window before opening the door.
A fluttering tail.
Small in stature.
A bipedal cat with yellow fur was standing there.
He lifts up his cuckold hat.
The bridge of his nose turned in this direction.
His eyes met with bright yellow round eyes.
"Mmmm! Curse smell! Ningan! Don't look there, open the door quickly! It's a deal!"
It was a cute curse merchant's visit.