That Face Is the Problem - Chapter 56.2
“Then… I’ll contact you later if I need anything.”
Feeling unnecessarily embarrassed, Jeong Jae-gyeong ended the conversation first. The gem on the ring returned to its black color.
“[Angel’s Judgment].”
Jae-gyeong activated the skill, and a dark gun and wings appeared. He deliberately avoided looking at his right thumb as he began moving forward.
Meanwhile, Seo Da-sol was feeling something similar.
‘Why is this so awkward?’
He had suggested testing the ring outside the dungeon purely out of curiosity. Now that he had spoken, it felt no different from a phone call. Since they had been almost inseparable lately, insisting on testing it outside the dungeon felt a little unnecessary and somewhat embarrassing. It also reminded him of Hyeon Hee-ro and Jin Jeong-eon as a couple.
‘What the fuck was I even thinking, damn… ugh…’
Da-sol’s stomach churned. He rubbed the area around his queasy chest with his palm and just sat there. He had no intention of moving this time.
Once Ye-jin and Ri-na began the dungeon run, it would end within five to ten minutes, and healing would not be necessary. Lee Hyun might whine a little, but there was no real need to further coordinate with him. Lee Hyun wanted to improve constantly and perform his role perfectly, but from Da-sol’s perspective, he was already doing well at his own pace. Overanxiousness would only ruin things.
‘If I move now, I’ll probably run into Lee Hyun…’
He did not dislike Lee Hyun, but he also did not feel any attachment to him. People who cling in a friendly way, even without malice, were never appealing. Even though Lee Hyun acted cheerful and sociable, his personality was close enough to Da-sol’s that he could accept him as an escort hunter.
‘It might have actually worked better he had been the escort hunter…’
Da-sol sat down heavily, thinking about the Mirror Dungeon. That incident had been shocking and unforgettable.
It had been the first time he had ever felt a desperate desire to truly heal someone. He was used to being protected, but when Jae-gyeong was hit by gunfire, he felt despair for the first time.
If he failed to heal this person properly, would Jae-gyeong die here? Perhaps what Jin Jeong-eon had said had lingered somewhere in his mind like a burden.
‘If these two continue being so indifferent to each other, someday… Hunter Jeong Jae-gyeong will die during a dungeon run.’
Yes, that was because of Jin Jeong-eon’s words. They clung to Da-sol like a curse on his back.
Da-sol felt anxious at the thought of Jae-gyeong dying. And if he did, Da-sol had an unfounded certainty that it would somehow be his fault.
‘Can an incantation sorcerer even make such a prophecy?’
Da-sol suddenly turned his frustration toward Jin Jeong-eon. Of course, it was neither an incantation nor a prophecy, and anyone could have said it, but Da-sol’s irritation with the class persisted.
He did not want Jae-gyeong to die. It was not like he liked him that much… or did he?
Da-sol had spent a lot of time with Jae-gyeong. Early on, there had been incidents and trouble, but once he understood Jae-gyeong’s personality, even the earlier events seemed funny. Imagining Jae-gyeong quietly sulking and blaming himself made him laugh even more.
Jae-gyeong was thoughtful and considerate. He cooked well, especially stir-fried pork. Their tastes matched, and he was fundamentally kind and sensitive. Being more introverted and reserved than Da-sol, Jae-gyeong allowed Da-sol to be bold around him. And simply… he felt comfortable.
Sometimes Da-sol noticed desire in Jae-gyeong’s eyes, but he also saw that Jae-gyeong often blushed, stammered, or avoided eye contact. Somehow, it did not bother him.
Da-sol raised his thumb. If it had been someone else, he would never have chosen such a ring. Even if it had been more expensive or uncomfortable, he would have chosen a watch or necklace. But with Jae-gyeong, this ring seemed fine. It would not be mistaken for something else.
‘This… means I like him a lot.’
It had been a long time since someone had caught his interest after Jin Jeong-eon. Da-sol stared at the ring for a moment before bringing his right hand to his mouth.
“Jeong Jae-gyeong Hunter.”
A few seconds later, the reply came immediately.
– Yes, what is it?
“Where are you right now?”
– Heading toward the boss. How about you, Da-sol?
“I am just at the entrance. Want to come here?”
– Yes…?
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