I Stole the Number One Ranker’s Soul - Chapter 41

Episode 041

Wow, I was just saying something. Why am I so embarrassed?

Seo Ji-han is standing silently, making the atmosphere even stranger.

Hey, why are you like that?

“Oh what. really. Why are you embarrassed? haha.”

I smiled awkwardly to break up this uncontrollable atmosphere, but it seemed to make me even more embarrassed.

Then Seo Ji-han, who was standing still, raised his arms and slowly covered his face.

This time, Seo Ji-han’s ears were clearly perked up slightly.

“hey! What’s wrong! Why is my face turning red? Don’t cover your face! “Don’t be shy!”

-Your face is red too.

I spoke loudly on purpose to cool down the mood, but those words actually made my face heat up.

“Ah really.”

We walked awkwardly in silence for a while, fanning our hands.

And eventually I gave up speaking informally.

I’ll tell you later.

I usually say things to myself, but why am I so embarrassed?

Anyway, as I was doing that, the unpleasant incident with the Sky Guild that had happened earlier was slowly forgotten.

Instead, belated melancholy filled the place.

I guess I was a little flattered without realizing it because the media was talking about it and there was a lot of praise in Guam.

Deep down, I thought I could choose any guild and join it.

In the end, this was my current position, viewed calmly.

I happened to be lucky enough to do something big and get some media attention, but that’s it for a rookie hunter.

Among civilians, he may be a great person, but in a large guild full of hunters, he is just an office worker.

Just one insignificant cogwheel.

“Honestly, I thought they would show hospitality even if it wasn’t at the level of taking them in. “I guess I was conceited too.”

-You’re amazing. I know. Don’t worry about what other people do. Those guys don’t even know your real abilities anyway.

Seo Ji-han must have been very concerned about my drooping state, so he fidgeted uncharacteristically and offered words of comfort that he wasn’t very good at.

“That’s right. But, when I meet someone who is this kind of person, I always feel low.”

– Weak to the strong and strong to the weak. Hunter society is almost like an animal kingdom.

It’s kind of funny to hear a man who was once at the top of the animal kingdom say that.

– But I endured it well. If I was angry, it might have been a bit annoying. Because they are quite close to the media. It’s easy to undermine a rookie hunter with a few malicious rumors.

That is correct.

I may have believed in my abilities and said harsh things to people, but my family still cared.

I have to think about the future.

There is nothing wrong with always being careful.

“Actually, I wasn’t even angry. “It was just absurd.”

Just then, my cell phone rang.

This is the conductor.

Although I was happy, I suddenly felt uncomfortable, as if my throat was being clogged.

There is nothing I can do because I have committed a sin.

But I couldn’t not answer the conductor’s call, so I carefully pressed the call button.

“hello? “Conductor?”

-Moa, did you have a good trip?

The conductor’s voice is always consistent.

Suddenly, going back to my days as a new employee, I remembered being scolded harshly by the team leader of another team, and when I came back, the assistant manager comforted me.

Although I am no longer a new employee and not at the same company, I somehow felt like I was back in those days.

“Deputy Director…”

-What happened? What’s wrong with your voice?

In the end, I mumbled and explained what had just happened.

The Deputy Director listened quietly without showing any bother and smiled lightly.

-People in that guild are a bit like that . I do. Still, it’s more noble than other places. The Daehan Guild pretends to be polite, but… don’t even talk about it. It

looks like the conductor has been through a lot.

We chatted for a while, cursing at the big guild.

‘Anyway, the high-ranking people They’re just half-humans. If you live like that, you’ll taste the bitter taste one day. You’ll definitely have no friends. After pouring out a storm of conversation like ‘Eh, tsk, tsk,’ my heart suddenly felt lighter, as if I’d never been depressed before. That’s right, I’ll do it later when I get the chance

. I’ll repay you.

The Sky Guild.

I remember these guys.

By the way, you didn’t even reveal the man’s name.

You didn’t even introduce yourself. It’s very basic. The more

I think about it, the worse it is.

-Anyway, I remember going to the temple before, Mr. Moa. I personally looked into it around me.

“What? The temple?”

I was guessing that the conductor had called about the Baekgwang Guild, so this topic felt very unexpected.

Well, I was

like that before I left the country. I think I said something like that when I was exchanging updates with the conductor.

– Yes. After the accident. It seemed like Mr. Moa was in a bad state of mind… so I asked around to see if it would be of help to Mr. Moa. “

Ah, Deputy Director…”

– Someone I know recommended a shaman’s house, and that was it. They say he’s so good at warding off evil. If you go there and use a talisman, wouldn’t Moa feel a little more at ease?

“That’s right.”

-No, I don’t know where it is. I’ll text you. Then, let’s go and see each other later. Oh, congratulations on your awakening.

The conductor tried to hang up the phone briskly.

Wait a minute.

Is that really all you have to do? Did you forget something?

Like join the Baekgwang Guild.

Something like that.

But in the end, the phone hung up without even mentioning joining the guild.

I looked at the phone in bewilderment and then made eye contact with Seo Ji-han, who was staring at me quietly.

– I didn’t recommend it for you. Baekgwang Guild Because such small guilds have many disadvantages in hunter activities. Just in case, I felt sad…

“I want to join the Baekgwang guild.”

okay. There was only one answer.

There was no need to worry.

I am fortunate to have been able to respond to the recommendation of the deputy manager who said he wanted to work with me when I met him at a previous cafe.

Seo Ji-han also seemed to smile faintly and gestured toward the cell phone.

– I knew it. Then we should hurry up and say it.

The decision has been made.

I immediately called the conductor.

A curious voice came out.

-Mr. Moa? What…

“Deputy Director, can I join the Baekgwang Guild?”

There was silence for a moment beyond the receiver.

I thought he would be happy, but unexpectedly, the conductor looked perplexed.

-I really appreciate what you said, Moa, but think again. Our guild is small and it’s not a great place to live as a hunter. And I’m only saying this to Moa, but hunters keep leaving the group recently, so it may disappear soon. It wouldn’t be good if you joined here for no reason and were disadvantaged when you go to another guild later.

“I want to join the Baekgwang Guild.”

Hearing those words, my resolve becomes stronger.

The manager, who tried to dissuade me a few more times, sighed as if he had no choice when I continued to say that I would join.

-all right. Then can you come here? The location is Baekgwang Building in Paju.

“I’ll be right there.”

I searched on my phone and found a photo.

As I looked at that photo, I immediately tore through the associative space movement scroll.

My vision wavered a little, but soon dispersed like waves, and before I knew it, I was standing in front of the building in the photo.

But the building is a bit small?

The Korea Guild’s headquarters is a 50-story building in Gangnam.

This building, officially worth over tens of trillions of won, was built in Gangnam, where land is expensive, and its area was enormous.

The sky guild’s headquarters were also in Gangnam, and it was said that they were using two 30-story buildings.

Like the Korean guild, it is famous for being very extravagant.

Even the Amhyeon Guild, the smallest of the three, had at least one 30-story building, but the Baekgwang Guild headquarters building in front of me was too small.

A small building that appears to be about 10 stories tall.

It was relatively recently built and looked clean, but that was about it.

And

what is this desolation? There isn’t a single convenience store around.

“Deputy Director. “I am now at the entrance to Baekgwang Guild.”

-yes? How… I’m going down now.

As soon as those words were said, the call was disconnected.

As I entered the first floor lobby, the person sitting at the information desk glanced at me.

It seems like there are very few visitors, so people are busy playing cell phone games.

“Mr. Moa!”

Soon the elevator door opened and the conductor came out from inside.

I think you’ve dried up a bit while I haven’t seen you.

“Conductor!”

I ran towards him and called to him, and the conductor held my hand tightly.

“Thank you for coming this far. “You must have just returned home, but aren’t you tired?”

“are you okay. Rather than that, Deputy Chief, I didn’t mean to not tell you about my awakening…”

“Oh my gosh. What are you saying? There must have been circumstances. I know what kind of person Mr. Moa is.”

I knew you would say it was okay, but I was relieved to hear you say that.

It’s the Baekgwang guild. After all

, you have to join the Baekgwang guild.

Compared to that person from the Sky Guild just now, I feel sorry for even comparing it.

“Deputy Director…”

I said . I was so moved that the conductor waved his hand with an unfamiliar expression.

“Why are you crying, Mr. Moa? “Did you behave so badly at the Heavenly Sky Guild earlier?”

“No, that’s not true… I’m glad the conductor is here.”

“Ugh, I’m still the youngest.”

After sighing briefly, the conductor eventually opened his arms and hugged me and patted me.

Maybe Mr. Deputy Director. I will follow you to the grave.

“But Mr. Moa…”

The conductor, who seemed to have something to say, glanced at the person sitting at the information desk and smiled awkwardly.

“Let’s go up first. “Because you can’t stand and talk.”

I nodded and followed the conductor into the elevator.

All the way up, the conductor repeatedly persuaded me to reconsider signing up.

But my decision was firm.

If the deputy director is here, I will also be here.

“Come this way.”

The hallway was very clean but quiet.

I barely feel like I’m popular.

It seemed like there was no one at all.

Still, as if there was no one there, someone was walking from across the street.

It’s a familiar face.

“Mr. Moa? “Why are you here?”

It was assistant manager Kim Soo-hyun.

While walking with a folder, she was surprised to see me.

“Moa has awakened. “That’s why he came to join our guild.”

At the words of the deputy director, the assistant manager looked as if his eyes were going to pop out.

“why? “Why in our guild?”

what.

This reaction.