In the Name of God - Chapter 27.1
“If he wanted money, fame, or power, he would have revealed it all during the evaluation. He doesn’t need those, so he’s hiding his abilities, right?”
“Then I’ll keep hiding them.”
“In case another holy war breaks out, I’ll have to step forward and fight.”
Even after saying that, he reveals such abilities to everyone like a show-off.
It was obvious that many in the audience were already preparing to approach Lee Sunho.
I wasn’t expecting Lee Sunho to hide his abilities completely. I already knew how skilled he was, so showing just a little would have been enough for promotion.
But if he stands out too much like now……
“Sometimes, your abilities can become chains that trap you. Once bound, you might not be able to escape, even if you want to.”
I hoped I didn’t sound like too much of a know-it-all. Feeling slightly embarrassed, I glanced at Lee Sunho’s face.
“…You weren’t planning to hide them, were you?”
Lee Sunho didn’t answer and sat beside me. My gaze naturally fell on his calm side profile.
“I didn’t think you were the ambitious type. Was I wrong?”
“You are going to rise up, Seong Do‑yoon.”
Lee Sunho’s eyes curved elegantly. His face gave off a strangely alien impression, but I thought those eyes were genuinely beautiful.
“I want to follow you.”
Follow?
Follow where?
I looked at him in silent confusion, and Lee Sunho’s eyebrows moved slightly in displeasure.
“You weren’t planning to leave me behind? We’re partners.”
“No, it’s not about leaving you behind……”
He stopped mid-sentence as he tried to explain.
So he considers us partners? Even without an agreement?
I stayed silent, and Lee Sunho leaned closer, looking at me intently.
“Am I the only one who thinks we’re partners? That hurts a bit.”
“…What’s there to be hurt about? Did we even sign a contract?”
“Oh, that’s a good idea. Shall we write a contract after the promotion test?”
“What would it say?”
“A lifetime partnership contract?”
“Are you crazy?”
Lee Sunho laughed, looking genuinely pleased.
“Let’s keep it simple. I’m the fast, strong vanguard, and you, Seong Do‑yoon, are the sharp-eyed rear guard. Isn’t that enough to work together?”
I couldn’t deny it.
Even though we might rarely enter dungeons together in our respective clans, having a partner in the vanguard made things reassuring. With my weak body, minimizing close combat was necessary to reduce downtime from injuries.
I met Lee Sunho’s gaze and then stood up.
“We aren’t the only ones going into the dungeon, so what partnership are we talking about? …But since we work well together, I’ll coordinate when we go to the dungeon.”
Lee Sunho smiled as if that was enough for now.
At that moment, Echo, who had been scanning the surroundings every few seconds from under his hood, sent a signal.
-Master, he’s here.
He arrived sooner than expected.
‘Well, after seeing the individual test, it makes sense that he would come before the team battle begins.’
I wasn’t overconfident, but I felt certain I could pass the team test easily.
He must know that, which is why he came before the team battle started.
“I’ll buy some drinks since it will take a while for the individual tests to finish.”
“Shall I come with you?”
“No, I’m not a child. I’ll get yours too, Lee Sunho.”
I got up, leaving Lee Sunho behind, and glanced at the ongoing individual test on the monitor. There seemed to be enough time to talk.
As I stepped out into the corridor, I saw a large man walking toward us from the far end.
Even from a distance, his presence was intimidating.
Muscles that seemed capable of crushing someone like me effortlessly.
Sharp, piercing eyes that looked full of life and threat.
It was Seong Do‑wan.
‘Standing face to face like this, he really does look scary.’
Now I understood why Seong Do‑yoon had always trembled when facing this man.
Seong Do‑wan, Seong Do‑yoon’s older brother, was extremely intimidating and oppressive toward his younger sibling.
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