Chapter 389 – Chapter 389. Vacation Ceremony

Monday morning.
It is finally the start of a new week.

‘What do you do during vacation?’

I have a schedule to go to an association in the US, but other than that, there’s nothing to do.
There’s about a week until the schedule, so I’ll have to think about something to do until then.

‘Or should I take a break after a while.’

I was tired because I was moving without a day off.
Sometimes I just want to sleep without thinking about anything.

“When are you coming back today?”
“Well, I guess I’ll be right back if nothing special happens.”
“Then you’ll be back late.”
“…”

I quietly swallowed my coffee at the words of Scarlett, who was sitting in front of me.
Maybe it’s because I’m not feeling well today.

“Scarlett, what are you doing?
“In case you don’t know, I think I’m going to look at Dahee’s condition before going to find a new job.”
“What, a new job already?”

I clapped my hands at Scarlett.
It’s admirable that you’re already trying to escape the unemployed.

“Yes. I think I’ll work as a freelancer instead of commuting like Iris Guild, but that’s not too bad.”
“Looking at what you’re talking about, you look like a good worker. Where are you?”

It’s like Ace Scarlett.
How can you already find such a good job?

“Hoyeon-nim knows that too. Dr. Kang Hyo-rin, who works as a professor at the academy. His subject is probably hunter studies.”
“Dr. Kang Hyo-rin? Ah, the Iris Guild Korean branch manager?”
“Yes. He is the one who saved Miss Dahee.”
“Of course I remember. He’s a very nice person.”

He is very grateful.
I paid the price, but I did a bigger service than that.
I told him to contact me if I needed anything later, but I didn’t contact him because there wasn’t anything specific, but he and Scarlett are getting involved like this.

“I’ll have to see you later. But I resigned from the Iris Guild. Is it okay to work under Dr. Kang Hyo-rin?”
“It’s okay. I’m not affiliated with the Korean branch, but I’m a freelancer. Plus, I know Dr. Kang Hyo-rin from the beginning.”
“Aha…Then it should be fine.”

I popped the toast prepared for breakfast into my mouth.
I have to go to school slowly.
As it is the last day, we must put in a spirit.

“Do your job well… Take care of Da-eun and Da-hee.”
“Yes. For the time being, I will watch over you.”

Scarlett decided to stick with Nam Da-eun and Nam Da-hee.
Even though the pandemic has been swept away, there are still elements of anxiety.
I said goodbye and left the house.

All the cadets I saw on the way to the academy were excited.
Probably because vacation starts now.
It’s not like there’s an event in particular, but it’s very chaotic.

– What are you going to do on vacation?
– Wouldn’t it be nice to go see the sea?
– Ocean… ? Why?

‘Everybody’s just thinking about playing. I’ll have a hard time searching.’

Guys like dogs.
I also want to go to the sea or play.
As I walked with silly thoughts, I arrived at the academy in no time.
It was still noisy inside Class A, so I quickly sat down between Lucy and Rumi.

“Good morning guys.”
“Yes, bye!”
“Good morning, Mr. Hoyeon.”

I started a conversation while looking at the two of them with familiarity, and Rumi continued her words by clenching her fists.

“We’re going on a diet.”
“Diet?”
“Yes. I’ve gained weight lately.”
“… You guys?”

If I take out more, I think I’ll die.
It seems that women have a different perspective than men.
The conversation with Lucy Rumi was pointless chatter, but it made me feel comfortable.

“Hey guys.”
“Dae-eun! Are you late today?”
“Yeah. I have something to do.”

Nam Da-eun also arrived quickly.
He probably warned Dahee Nam to be careful.

Drooling-

“Okay, everybody quiet.”

As soon as Nam Da-eun entered, Professor Kim Jin-hyeok also entered.
The cadets quietly began to listen to Professor Kim Jin-hyeok, and their excitement could not be hidden just by looking at the shaking of their shoulders.

“As you know, due to the recent increase in terrorism, all events have been canceled. They say there is a power competition between demons in Seoul, so don’t do anything dangerous.”
“”Yes!””
“The most important thing is to grow on your own. Rest is good, but I hope you don’t play and have as many experiences as possible in a safe place. I have more things to do, so don’t get into an accident.”

The last words he said while looking at me.
I feel sorry for the professor.
It has nothing to do with me, because I just got more work.
Professor Kim Jin-hyeok sighed as he saw the cadets paying no attention to what he was saying, then continued his words.

“Anyway… I believe you will do well. There are many professors who remain at the academy even during vacation. If you have any questions for further development, please feel free to come. Disband!”
“Thank you!”

As soon as Professor Kim Jin-hyeok turned his back, the cadets started talking excitedly.
I don’t think I did this when I was in college.
As expected, everyone took the same class, so they seem to be closer.
Lucy, who was next to me, also spoke to me.

“Shall we have a party? Party!”
“Suddenly want to have a party?”
“Yes. Vacation party! Let’s gather in the club room. Do you want Da-eun to come too?”

Lucy, whose tension rose tremendously, grabbed Nam Da-eun’s arm.
Nam Da-eun, who didn’t know if her name would be called, opened her eyes wide.

“… Me too?”
“Yes. I think it would be nice if Da Eun-yang came. It will definitely be fun.”
“There are many board games in our club room.”
“Ah! When Da-eun comes, we can even play a game with 4 people.”

Nam Da-eun was at a loss for what to do at the sudden invitation from Lucy and Rumi, but she turned her head to me.

I laughed and shrugged my shoulders.
If you want to go, you can go. What are you looking at me

“Okay. Da-eun, let’s go too. My younger sister finishes later anyway.”
“Uhm, I see.”
“Okay! Let me introduce you to our special place.”
“That’s right. It’s a secret base.”
“A secret base…? Wasn’t it a club room?”

Lucy and Rumi excitedly grabbed Nam Da-eun’s arms.
I thought 4 people would gather. This is precious
Come to think of it, it’s a party, but no food?

“Lucy, are there any cakes in the club room?”
“Ah. I didn’t prepare today.”
“Then I’ll buy it. It was delicious there last time.”
“Hoyeon-san, you need to make a reservation there.”
“If you haven’t seen it, buy it somewhere else.”

I volunteered to be in charge of the cake.
As a man, I have to do this.

‘I hope Da-eun gets along well.’

The three of them went to the club room while talking.
It’s such a pleasure to be friends like that.

I walked slowly out of the academy.
It’s good that Da-eun makes friends.
Dahee also met a new friend, but Daeun should make friends too.

‘But is Dahee really doing well?’

To be honest, I worried a lot because of the way I show it at home.
Because it seemed like I was still young.
Still, I’m relieved that she seems to be doing well at school.

I walked the streets of the academy looking at the map.
Seeing how many cadets have finished their vacations, it looks like the cake shop will be fully booked.

“Were you here?”

I walked into a pretty signboard cake shop.
There were several customers and staff inside.
Everyone seems to be a reservation guest, but just in case you don’t know, you should ask.

“Hello. Is it possible to order a cake now?”
“Oh, I just had a reservation cancelled. Strawberry cake, is that okay?”
“Yes. Please give me that.”

Strawberry cake.
Maybe that’s what I ate last time.
I was lucky that the reservation was vacant at the time.

“Mom! Please buy me this.”
“Yeah. Don’t buy cookies instead.”
“All right!”

There was a cute boy right next to me, and the way he asked his mother to buy him a cake was pretty cute.
I must have been that cute when I was younger too.

‘I wonder if my child feels like that too.’

Something feels weird
Rebecca and Baek Ah-yeong want to have children of their own, but when they do, I don’t know what to do.
This should also be addressed.

“Let’s go quickly. I’ll wait.”

Countermeasures are good, but the women in front of me are more important.
I got the cake from the clerk and left the store.
Now all that remains is to return to the academy.

Creepy-

At that time.
I had goosebumps all over my body.
I checked my surroundings as the chill hit my spine.

‘What.’

I suddenly felt the fear of the unknown and the ominous energy that gripped my body.
I hurriedly tried to raise my magic power, but realized that my sense of battle wasn’t activated, so I accepted the magic power that enveloped me as it was.

Seeing that my sense of battle doesn’t activate, the opponent either didn’t notice me or didn’t have any hostility.
As I naturally turned my head and looked around, I saw a man who stood out among the crowd.
He was walking down the street as if nothing had happened, but his face was clearly in my eyes.
The eyes that look tired and the eyes that are wide open gave off a gloomy energy, but the gun that was visible in the eyes gave a strange disharmony.

I checked the man’s face again.
Aside from the anxious energy that radiated from her body, her face was showing what kind of confidence she had.
And having played the original, I know his face better than anyone else.

The only criminal in the world wanted by the Worldwide Hunter Association.
The head of Pandemic, the worst terrorist group in human history, and Mine with the highest bounty.

‘…… Maestro?’

I doubted my eyes
Why is that man here?
He wouldn’t be a man who would show off his body like that.
Is there a terrorist attack here? No, he doesn’t come in person.
My heart pounded with a feeling different from the sense of battle.
The perk [Clear Mental Power] Tried to calm my heart, but the trembling didn’t stop.

‘Let’s avoid it.’

It is not an opponent that can be encountered alone.
Besides, there is a very high possibility that other mines are hiding.
I swallowed and looked at his profile, but suddenly he turned his head.
The Maestro looked at where I was.
I turned my head as naturally as possible, but I couldn’t avoid eye contact for a brief moment.

‘I have to avoid this place for now….’

Widely-

I stepped towards the academy.
And, as soon as I took a step, I heard a voice whispering in my ear.

“Hello?”
“…”
“I’m sorry. Can I ask for directions?”
“…”

I slowly turned my head.
The maestro, smiling slightly, came closer to me.
I was definitely more than a hundred meters away, but how did you come so close to me in an instant?
Even though the rune’s barrier was open, Maestro naturally broke through the barrier and spoke to me.

“Hello?”
“… I’m sorry. I don’t know the geography here either.”
“Ah… I see. I see.”

Hiding my tremors, I barely answered the needlessly intelligent voice.
The Maestro bowed her head and she walked away from me.

‘What. Is this the end?’

I blankly looked at his back.
A defenseless-looking gait and a defensive state with no barriers.
I don’t know why it came to me, but there was no good opportunity like now.

‘Maybe it’s possible now.’

It takes less than 3 seconds to summon the arc and hit the strongest magic.
Now, you can kill them before they even react.

Gulp.

“…”

However, mana did not enter the body.
My knees gave out without my knowledge due to the tightness that gripped my body.
The cake fell to the floor, but I couldn’t afford to care.
Eventually, after I couldn’t see his back, I was able to move my body.

“This shit…”

I swear.
Is this fate?
It was only now that I could understand what Chiron had said in France.
Saying that humans can’t beat him.
Saying fate is with you.
Seeing him exude that kind of momentum, it’s natural to say that.
Different from strong… It was an aura that was hard to explain.

But it’s okay.

‘I can move next time.’

I definitely remember the sensation I felt today.
I don’t know why he showed me his face, but it was a mistake.

I would never do such a pathetic thing the second time we met.