Chapter 62
While pondering how to use it, I was informed that there would be a banquet in the evening.
“General Han, you will be attending, of course?”
“It is an honor, Your Majesty.”
“Hahaha, that’s the spirit, General Han!”
In any harmonious setting, there’s always someone to spoil the mood.
“Isn’t there no one more suited to the princess than our General Han?”
“Hahaha.”
The king laughed and gestured, and the man was promptly dragged away.
Wait, isn’t the princess five years old? That’s… a natural death sentence.
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【You are being transported outside the Tower.】
Stretching my arms, it felt like I had been struggling for days, but less than half a day had passed.
Clearing it this easily is all thanks to our Nika.
“Thank you, as always.”
【You’re welcome!】
The closer the relationship, the easier it is to take it for granted.
However, it’s important to express gratitude when it’s due.
That’s how bonds last long.
Hugging Nika, who was nuzzling me affectionately, I sat on the sofa and turned on the TV, where countless breaking news stories were playing.
“The first person in history to ascend from the 30th to the 50th floor in one go…”
Whichever way you look at it, it’s about me.
Just then, my phone rang as if on cue.
It was my younger sister.
“It’s me.”
“Brother? You’re back already?”
Her trembling voice was a dead giveaway that something was up.
In this type of situation, there’s a 99% chance it’s a request.
“You sound like you have a favor to ask.”
“W-what? No, it’s not like that.”
“Don’t lie to me.”
Just hearing her voice, I could tell exactly what she wanted to say.
“Well, you see…”
“You’ve got three seconds.”
“The Awakener Association wants to arrange a meeting between you and Hunter Han Ye-rin!”
“And what did you get in return?”
“Nothing! What do you take me for?!”
“Oh? Really now?”
Her voice trembled as expected.
Whenever my sister lies, her voice always shakes.
After saying she’d explain in detail at home, I hung up, and moments later, I heard the sound of the door lock.
“Brother! Don’t just hang up on me like that!”
“You’re here.”
“Why are you acting so high and mighty?”
“Well, you know why.”
The first to clear the 55th floor and known as the greatest Hunter in Korea.
Who is Hunter Han Ye-rin looking for? None other than me.
“So, that’s why your nose is so high in the air?”
“Hmm, not that high. Anyway, what did they say?”
“Your voice is ridiculously haughty right now.”
“If you don’t tell me, I won’t go.”
Finally, she relayed what the Association had asked her to deliver, and it was clear she had received something.
The sister I know would never do something like this otherwise.
“So, what did you get?”
“I didn’t get anything! I did it all for you!”
“Hm, something seems different about you.”
“W-wait a minute!”
When I leaned in closer, she couldn’t meet my gaze.
I was certain in my suspicion, but I had no concrete evidence.
“You’re too close…”
Well, I’ll let it slide this time.
“By the way, tell me. How was it?”
“How was what?”
“Jumping from the 30th to the 50th floor in one go! What was it like?!”
“The 50th-floor boss was annoying. It kept reviving. I should’ve looked up the strategy more carefully.”
“Huh? What do you mean, reviving?”
When I explained what happened on the 50th floor, she looked at me incredulously.
“Wait, didn’t you listen to the boss’s dialogue?”
“What dialogue?”
“When Hunter Han Ye-rin cleared the 50th floor for the first time, they broadcast it. The 50th-floor boss is weird, but if you listen to all its lines, you can defeat it easily.”
“……”
That’s the first I’ve heard of it.
Come to think of it, every time the boss tried to say something, Nika would slice it down.
Damn it, I made this harder on myself.
“They say it’s worth enduring hardship when you’re young. Have a drink.”
“You’re the one who always says there’s no order in death, aren’t you?”
“Are you hungry? I’ll make you soy sauce egg rice.”
“No way!”
While pretending to dislike it, my sister clearly enjoyed it.
I mean, who in the world dislikes soy sauce egg rice?
Seating my grumbling sister at the table, I started preparing the food, only to hear a bang as Lillian burst out of her room.
“It’s done! I finally finished!”
Not long after, another door slammed open, and Darami stepped out.
“The arrival of your king is here!”
Finally, the Heavenly Demon opened her door and emerged, saying, “It took a while to organize my epiphany.”
Did the three of them plan this?
You’re not pulling this just because you don’t want to go back into the Tower, are you?
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The next morning.
After the usual breakfast, I began preparing to head out.
Today was the day I was supposed to meet Hunter Han Ye-rin, as my sister had mentioned.
The Association said they would send someone to pick me up in front of the house. They’re being quite considerate—it’s nice, but also a bit overwhelming.
“Have a good trip.”
“Yeah.”
My sister waved me off at the door.
Lillian and the Heavenly Demon also waved goodbye, while I detached Darami, who was clinging to my leg.
“Take me with you!”
“Why would I take you? Stay here and guard the house.”
“Nooo! It’s so boring!”
“I’ll take you for a walk next time.”
Handing Darami to my sister, I went down to the underground parking lot and found a black sedan waiting for me.
The back door opened automatically—are all cars like this nowadays?
“I will escort you safely.”
“Team Leader Cha Mi-rin…?”
I had expected a regular staff member to pick me up, but it was Cha Mi-rin herself.
Wearing sunglasses, she drove the car with practiced ease.
Should I say something? After some consideration, I decided against it.
I didn’t have anything particular to say or ask, so staying quiet seemed better.
“Congratulations on clearing the 50th floor.”
“Thank you.”
Just as I thought we would travel in silence, Cha Mi-rin spoke first.
So much for my peaceful dream.
“You are the first Hunter ever to ascend 20 floors in one go. How does it feel?”
“You’re not interviewing me, are you?”
“For reference, everything you say in response will be included in the Association’s official announcement.”
“Shouldn’t you have mentioned that first?”
The sequence seemed off.
She laughed and said it was a joke, but it didn’t feel like one at all.
That was definitely the truth disguised as a joke.
The rest of the ride was filled with her explaining various things.
“By the way, you’ll be attending the International Hunter Festival with Hunter Han Ye-rin. Of course, I’ll also be there to assist as your aide. If you get acquainted now, it’ll feel less awkward later.”
“Haha, is that so?”
“We’re almost there. Prepare yourself.”
“Do I really need to prepare?”
“No?”
She said it was a joke with her usual blank expression, but again, it didn’t feel like one.
I’m genuinely amazed at this character concept—it’s one surprise after another.
Was Team Leader Cha Mi-rin always like this?
As the car gradually stopped and the door opened, a staff member greeted me.
“I’ll guide you inside.”
Looking back, I saw Cha Mi-rin waving goodbye as if wishing me well.
It seemed she wouldn’t be accompanying me inside.
Following the staff member into the building, I stepped into the elevator, and they pressed the button for the 35th floor. How many floors does this place have?
Soon, we arrived at the 35th floor, and I was guided to a dining area.
To my surprise, all the seats were private rooms. How much does a place like this even cost?
I was led to the innermost room—a space so tucked away that no one would notice even if someone were kidnapped.
“This is it.”
“Thank you.”
After two knocks, a voice called out from inside, “Come in.”
It was a voice I’d heard on TV before.
Opening the door, I saw her.
The first person in the world to clear the 55th floor and the strongest Hunter in Korea.
Hunter Han Ye-rin was waiting for me with a smile.
“It’s a pleasure to meet you. I’m Han Ye-rin.”
“Hello, I’m Han Ji-an.”
“Please, have a seat.”
“Yes.”
At her gesture, I took the seat across from her, and she handed me a menu.
Opening it to take a look, I was stunned by the exorbitant prices.
How many bowls of soy sauce egg rice could I buy with this?
“The A-course is the best here.”
“Then I’ll have that.”
Quickly closing the menu, I told her I’d go with her recommendation. She smiled and pressed the bell.
Soon after, a staff member knocked and entered, and she placed the order.
A silence fell after the staff member left.
I wished something—anything—would arrive soon.
Just then, Han Ye-rin spoke unexpectedly.
“I’ve been wanting to meet you.”
“Me?”
“Yes.”
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