Chapter 161 – More Than Friends and Less Than Lovers (1)

The dawn of the day Kang Hye-eun unexpectedly finished her night shift and came out of the dungeon.

Four women were sitting around in the hunter lounge of the Hunter Guild Co., Ltd. Eun and Ok.

Since it was still early, the other hunters gathered one or two at the remaining table and waited for their party members, or entered the dungeon immediately after taking a proper break.

Four female hunters sitting around a round table were organizing information about the exploration of the dungeon that day.

Starting with Kang Hye-eun, the leader of the Azure Shield and A-class hunter, Cheon Ji-hee, Cha Yu-ri, and Han Min-ah are sitting in a clockwise direction.

The rest of her members seemed to be seated on the four sides of her table, except for Hyeeun Kang, who was sitting to her left, Jihee Cheon, clinging a little closer to her.

“First of all, as a result of checking with this campaign, it seems that attacking the wasteland desert is still a difficult task for us.”

At the words of Hyeeun Kang, the party leader, the other three people nodded one after another.

“Honestly, A+ grade dungeons were still difficult. This time, I accompanied the S-rank seniors to the party and managed to finish it somehow, but maybe if it was just us, it wouldn’t have been strange if anyone really died.”

“I agree.”

“Don’t overdo it next time, Hyeeun. What if I do something wrong and something happens to you?”

Cheon Ji-hee stroked her hair from her left side and said worriedly, but Kang Hye-eun always did it, so she didn’t think it was a big deal, and she continued her evaluation.

“No matter how much he said that he was fatigued from the night campaign that continued during the day, it probably would have been difficult even if he had thoroughly prepared and challenged in perfect condition. At our level right now, we can barely deal with one giant red scorpion.”

The wasteland desert, where you had to deal with three or four A+ level monsters at a time, was still a very difficult stage for the azure shield made up of four A level hunters to overcome.

Kang Hye-eun was also gaining a bit of confidence as a party leader because all the members were in top-notch condition these days, but the reality she faced was a really dangerous campaign itself.

If he hadn’t accompanied Jeong No-eul, an S-class hunter and magic swordsman, and Seong Chae-eun, an S-class hunter, there would have been a big accident.

Not to mention the case of serious injury that requires intensive care for several days if done wrong.

It wouldn’t be strange if one of them, who was the most frontline, lost their lives in the dungeon.

“Next time, I will have to think carefully. I thought it would be a good opportunity to check my skills because two S-class hunters were accompanying me, but I almost put you in danger with my mistake.”

While saying that, Kang Hye-eun lowered her head, and the other three members comforted each other in different ways.

“Gwa, it’s okay, dude! Originally, being a hunter means risking your life, well. We’ve been in Class A for quite some time, so what’s wrong with trying to leap to the next level? I think it was a good choice!”

“… Agree Rather, it was fortunate that I checked my skills now. If you were really careless and the Azure Shield had entered alone… It probably wouldn’t have been a little better.”

“… Don’t worry too much because we all agreed to Hyeeun’s proposal and entered the competition. When Hye-eun makes such a gloomy expression, unnie is sad too….”

As she said that, she had the appearance of Cheon Ji-hee, who secretly hugged herself.

Even though her attitude was burdensome, Kang Hye-eun felt grateful because she only conveyed her feelings for herself.

But on the other hand, as a party leader, I was thinking of a new plan for the Sky Shield to rise to an S-class Hunter.

‘I need to reinforce my power.’

Originally, he expected the time to retire one by one, including himself, so he had no intention of adding more power now, but for some reason, the delay in retirement was confirmed, so of course the azure shield also needed a new operating method to match it.

The best thing is for Seong Tae-kyung to finish his job as soon as possible and join his party.

However, there were a lot of variables to wait for him who has not yet had a clear plan.

The representative variable is the existence of the eldest sister of Azure Shield, Cheon Ji-hee.

She was four years older than him, and she was already twenty-six this year, so it was not so strange when she actually retired.

Of course, with her current momentum, her retirement might have seemed far off to her, but….

‘I don’t know. Like her older sister Yuri, at some point her awakening ability will suddenly weaken.’

There were other cases that I had already witnessed within the party, so I was bound to be impatient.

If someone were to fall out of the azure shield, which is important to each and every one of them, the balance would undoubtedly collapse.

To prevent that from happening, a new plan was needed.

Recruit a new Hunter of at least A-level to Azure Shield.

Or, use that method that is sure to delay Cheon Ji-hee’s retirement.

‘… Me too What are Ji-hee and Tae-kyung thinking by themselves without even asking for their opinions?’

Of course, the second method, which came to mind inadvertently, was immediately blocked in her head.

Feeling guilty that she had come up with an idea that she shouldn’t have, either as her party leader or Seong Tae-kyung’s lover, she shook her head and shook her head.

“Oh, come to think of it, Jihee unnie, didn’t you say you had to go somewhere by 8 o’clock today?”

“…… Ah.”

At the sound of Han Min-ah’s voice, Cheon Ji-hee hurriedly stood up from her seat after checking the clock that was pointing at 7:40.

“I’m sorry I couldn’t finish the meeting until the end. Because it’s time to go….”

“No, Mr. Jihee. As usual, today is Ji-hee’s holiday, but because of my request, you stayed with me on the night tour. Thank you for that alone.”

“Okay, then see you in three days.”

“Joe, go inside carefully, unnie Jihee~.”

“… Good bye.”

After the eldest sister of the Azure Shield left the seat first due to personal reasons, the remaining three continued the reflection meeting of the last campaign.

It was only for a short time, but it was around the time when they had gone through a reflection meeting to reconfirm that it was a little too much for them, organizing the knowledge they had learned from behind the backs of other S-class seniors, the topography and characteristics of the A+-class dungeon, wasteland valley, etc.

“… Then, let’s stop talking about work.”

The conversation took a new turn with the party leader’s next words.

“It’s Mina. You, will be the next heat base soon, right?”

“…….”

“Since we already know your estrus cycle, there is no point in staying silent like that.”

Han Min-ah’s slightly reddened face nodded quietly.

“Well, yes, but….”

“When exactly?”

“Roughly, sensuously, I think it will probably be two or three days later….”

“Then take a vacation in two days. This is a party leader order.”

“What…….”

Han Min-ah immediately tried to refute the vacation order given to her.

“That, what is that! Why do you decide my vacation!”

“You know that resting in moderation is also high in efficiency. Did you forget the last time you almost collapsed after working 150 days in a row?”

“Yeah, that’s that time! So after that, I didn’t work that long in a row?! It’s only been three weeks at most since I took a break last time….”

“Usually, Hunters take two to three days off a week. You are too workaholic.”

“…….”

Work addiction.

It wasn’t the title she got because she wanted it, but the moment she knew the title that penetrated her, she couldn’t refute it and shut her mouth.

“And it’s not just about taking a break. While resting, come after Tae-gyeong and estrus.”

“… That, so, why did you do that with him….”

“It’s because it’s good for you and good for Taekyung. Didn’t you tell me last time?”

“Yeah, but….”

Han Min-ah, who was watching Kang Hye-eun, cautiously continued her words.

“Hye-eun, are you, that, okay? Whether or not I mix with Seong Tae-kyung… ?”

“… To be honest, I’m not in a very good mood either.”

“…….”

“I also want Taekyung to stop doing things like this, give up Hunter and everything else, and just stay by my side.”

“… So, then I just….”

“But Tae-kyung wants it. That alone is enough.”

“…….”

“Taekyung said she wants to use her awakening ability to become stronger, she becomes the strongest hunter, and she wants to achieve her dream. She said that in the process she needed Mina’s help and she did too. So I’ll just be patient. Because that’s what I can do for Taekyung.”

Han Min-ah, who had confirmed her childhood friend’s far-off love, thought quietly in her heart.

She said that running away would only leave a bad impression on Kang Hye-eun and Seong Tae-kyung.

It wasn’t even that she hated the process of relieving her sexual desire she would share with Seong Tae-gyeong, so Han Min-ah, who was weighing her various factors, finally nodded.

“That, yes, what…. I’m saving on antiestrus drugs and it’s good….”

“I still can’t get pregnant. That is always my first priority.”

“Of course not! I didn’t even think of that! Of course, it wouldn’t be possible to be a hunter anyway, and I don’t really like him that much….”

“You don’t like Taekyung? Why… ? What is he missing… ?”

“Boo, didn’t I even say that it was lacking?!”

Kang Hye-eun’s eyes and her voice, which became bloody at the moment, warned of danger with Han Min-ah’s animal senses.

‘I-ssi, it’s like this and that, what kind of rhythm are you going to match… !!’

Inwardly cursing Kang Hye-eun’s psychological state, which she can’t quite understand.

… She didn’t even have the courage to say it out loud.

“Yuri unnie doesn’t even care about having a relationship with Taekyung freely. But, please use birth control every time.”

“I know. … As long as the child is satisfied with holding me, that is enough.”

Among the three, it was a Cha Yu-ri-like answer with the least desire for sexual desire or possessiveness toward Seong Tae-kyung.

Although she was the one to whom she depended most of the three.

It was the tea glass that she still couldn’t clearly grasp her own feelings.

So, for now, she was satisfied with maintaining her awakening ability by relieving her sexual desire with Seong Tae-gyeong, and the pleasant experience she gained in the process.

“Should I tell Taekyung? Two days later, you’re in heat, so take responsibility and take care of it.”

“I-I’ll take care of it! You can do that on your own!”

“Yes, Minah. Then we’ll disband, Yuri unnie.”

“Good work, both of you.”

Silver and Jade Co., Ltd.’S Class A Hunter Party, Azure Shield.

Three women who have slightly different feelings about Seong Tae-kyung. Their temporary meeting ended like this.