That Face Is the Problem - Chapter 58.2
That was why Lee Hyun became jealous of Jae-gyeong. Jae-gyeong, too, was one of the hunters Lee Hyun respected, admired, and looked up to, but if he kept standing in Lee Hyun’s way like this, it was only natural to feel personally frustrated.
On top of that, they matched an S-rank ring that allowed only the two of them to communicate. With something like that, a paladin like Jae-gyeong, who could even use wings, might fly to Da-sol whenever called. That would narrow Lee Hyun’s position as an escort hunter even more.
Of course, he understood the basic principle that the relationship between a tank and a healer had to be good for the team to function smoothly and for the dungeon run to be easier. But… I also want to become stronger…! I want to grow faster, raise my rank and level conspicuously, and become someone my juniors can rely on…
Having grown up in a single-parent household, Lee Hyun had three younger siblings. One was confirmed to be unawakened, and the other two were still students with awakening potential. They greatly admired him as the eldest and believed, without a doubt, that he would carry the struggling family forward. Their mother thought the same.
That belief was motivating, but it was also a burden at times. Even though Lee Hyun had not been at the guild long, he was already anxious and constantly calculating what he needed to gain.
‘I guess I should talk with Jeong Jae-gyeong Hunter….’
But not today. His intuition told him that Da-sol was probably at Jae-gyeong’s apartment by now. Since he seemed hungry, he was likely having a meal with Jae-gyeong and spending some time there.
Lee Hyun decided he would send a private hunter message to Jae-gyeong around evening and moved toward Babel Zone.
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Lee Hyun’s prediction was accurate. Da-sol was pressing the doorbell at Jae-gyeong’s apartment. The smell of fried pork cutlet wafted out, making Da-sol’s movements even more urgent.
“Da-sol…? Why are you here…?”
“Eating pork cutlet?”
“Ah, yes….”
“Can you make one more? I’m hungry too.”
“Ah… yes, I will… But didn’t you say you were going to work out…?”
“I came because I was hungry.”
Da-sol then entered Jae-gyeong’s apartment naturally. Jae-gyeong quickly took another pork cutlet and put it into the air fryer.
“Do you want to eat yours first? I haven’t touched it yet. I’m not that hungry…”
“Okay, then I’ll do that.”
Da-sol did not hesitate and immediately sat down, eating the pork cutlet that Jae-gyeong had prepared. Jae-gyeong pressed the air fryer button and subtly asked a question.
“So the other team members didn’t come to eat after working out either?”
“No, I came alone.”
Hearing that, Jae-gyeong’s mood brightened immediately.
“Yoon Lee-hyun Hunter is….”
“He’ll probably work out on his own and come later.”
Da-sol’s indifferent attitude pleased Jae-gyeong even more. However, he continued turning his back and pretending to cook so that Jae-gyeong would not notice he was happy.
“No wonder I wanted to come here. I didn’t expect pork cutlet.”
From behind, Da-sol said with a tone of mock betrayal.
“If you eat pork cutlet or stir-fried pork in the future, call me for sure.”
“Yes….”
Although the reply was short and vague, Jae-gyeong’s heart was racing. He realized Da-sol truly felt comfortable around him.
That day, the two of them had lunch together, eating pork cutlet, and then parted ways. Jae-gyeong took a shower, lay on his bed, and searched for videos of Da-sol on YouTube again.
By evening, a private hunter message arrived from Lee Hyun.
Yoon Lee-hyun Hunter
Hello, Jeong Jae-gyeong Hunter! This is Yoon Lee-hyun. I want to talk to you. Are you free tomorrow? Let’s meet at a café or restaurant outside the guild and talk while eating, haha.
Jae-gyeong could hardly believe it. He had just thought that Lee Hyun disliked him, and now he was getting a message like this. Was this going to be like in the dramas where someone throws water? After a moment of hesitation, he carefully replied.
Yes, understood.
It had taken him five minutes to send that reply. Yet, barely ten seconds later, another message came pouring in.
Yoon Lee-hyun Hunter
What time should we meet?
How about brunch? There is a good place near the guild.
Ah, you know this is a secret from Da-sol oppa, right? Haha.
Seeing that it was supposed to be a secret from Da-sol, Jae-gyeong felt certain it was not a trap. He pressed the keypad with determination.
Yes. I will see you tomorrow.
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