[A few days ago...]
IT WAS the day when Yejun t the core mbers of the Winter Guild again.
That eting included Kim Bora, the triplets, his father, and Grandpa Suk-yong.
His mother, the Vice Guildmaster of the Winter Guild, sat out of the eting to keep Wonhee company.
[I hope Wonhee gets along with Eomma.]
"Soline Unnie got information that the United Awakened Nations has secretly sent three Top 40 World Rankers to South Korea," Kim Bora said. "The excuse is the sa excuse UAN used when the world leaders tried to recruit the Big 4 into working for them."
Yejun, who was once "recruited" by UAN, clenched his jaw. "Basically, they’re saying South Korea can’t monopolize the first S-Class Guide in the world. They’re trying to make Chu Wonhee a UAN property."
aning, UAN wanted the right to send Chu Wonhee to whichever country that needed her help as a Guide.
[No fucking way.]
"Kwon Jiwoong is greedy, so he won’t let UAN take Wonhee away," Yejun concluded, tapping his fingertips on the table. "APA stood up against UAN before and threatened them that South Korea would leave the organization if they didn’t stop "recruiting" the Big 4. Surely, APA would do the sa for the first S-Class Guide in the world, right?"
"It would be nice if that was the case," Grandpa Suk-yong said, sighing. "But according to the spy that I planted near Kwon Jiwoong, APA seems to be hesitating. Of course, Kwon Jiwoong initially rejected the World Rankers’ request to hand Hee-ya to them. But, apparently, Kwon Jiwoong is now hesitating after the World Rankers threatened to attack South Korea."
Yejun knitted his eyebrows. "But why? Wonhee is a natural treasure— she’s the first S-Class Guide in the world. Has APA lost its mind?"
"It’s because APA is no longer confident that they could stand up against AUN," Hwang Junsang, Yejun’s father, said calmly. "APA was arrogant before because the Big 4 was at their pri back then. South Korea was a small nation, but no one dared to ss with us because only our country was blessed with four naturally awakened S-Class Hunters."
"But over the years, you and your fellow Big 4 mbers have gone crazy," Hwang Minsu, Yejun older cousin, said while shaking her head. "And then you fell from grace, Yejun. You were the Big 4’s strongest mber."
"Graham-ssi was labeled as the Big 4’s new tank after you beca an X-Class," Hwang Minho said. "But he’s not as strong as you. Of course, Graham-ssi is the strongest Hunter in South Korea after you, Yejun. But your crazy ass was on a different league, so it felt like Graham-ssi was inferior."
"Semi Noona isn’t a combatant Hunter, so she was out of the question," Hwang Minki added. "That leaves Song Moonho-ssi. He’s crazy strong, too, but he’s too unpredictable. Moreover, Song Moonho has this vibes that say he’ll sell out the country if he has to."
Kim Bora scoffed. "I can’t believe our country depends on crazy people..."
"Well, it seems like APA has already lost their faith in the Big 4," Grandpa Suk-yong said, his eyes glowing nacingly. "And that’s why they’re thinking about handing my precious granddaughter to UAN just to protect themselves."
The entire conference room fell silent.
Only the sound of Yejun’s fingertips hitting the table was heard.
"It was my fault that APA— and even the Civilians— lost their faith in the Big 4."
"Son, it wasn’t entirely your fault," his father said firmly. "The four of you are equally crazy and have had your fair share of cris— you are all tax evaders, too."
The Hwang Triplets laughed out loud.
Even the reserved Kim Bora and the stern Grandpa Suk-yong stifled their laughter.
"Thanks, Abeoji."
His father, who sensed his sarcasm, blushed as if he was embarrassed. "Son, you know I don’t an it that way."
"I was only joking, Abeoji."
His father looked relieved.
"Anyway, all I had to do is to show APA that I can still protect the country, right?" Yejun asked casually. "I hate to admit this, but when it cos to international conflicts, it’s still better to let APA deal with it. So, I must convince them first that I can protect them in order for them to protect Chu Wonhee."
APA was good at gaslighting people and organizations, of course.
[The Big 4 is only good at destroying stuff— including international affairs— so it’s APA’s turn to be useful this ti.]
"How?" Grandpa Suk-yong asked curiously. "Do you already have a plan, brat?"
Yejun pointed at himself. "I’ve always said this and I’ll say it again— I am the plan."
***
[HUNTER Hwang Yejun calling.
or .]
Only mbers of the Big 4 would and could probably reject a call from THE Hwang Frost.
Unfortunately, Hamin wasn’t a part of that group.
Hence, even though he was in the middle of entering a dungeon, he had to stop and press the button that appeared on his Status Window.
"Hwang Yejun, I’m about to enter a dungeon, so make it quick–"
Haaah.
That was sothing he couldn’t ignore.
"Definitely not ."
Hwang Yejun just laughed out loud.
"I know that soone of your caliber can easily deal with those World Rankers," Hamin said carefully. "But I can’t trust you, Hwang Yejun. You haven’t fully recovered yet. What will we do if you snap again? Just let Graham and Song Moonho deal with it."
"Why do you need to gain my trust?"
"My recomndation for what?"
In short, Hwang Yejun wanted Hamin to act as a guarantor.
"You’re putting in a tight spot, Hwang Yejun."
That was convincing.
[The only reason South Korea, despite being a small country, remained safe all this ti is because we have the Big 4.]
But after Hwang Yejun fell from grace...
Haaah.
[I can see why we need Hwang Yejun— no, Hwang Frost back.]
"When do you need my recomndation?"
"You little..."
And the call ended.
Haaah.
Hamin could only sigh and shake his head— annoyed that he had to change his plan and leave the dungeon raid to the Vice Guildmaster.
But what could he do?
[All the Hunters in Korea are slaves to the Big 4.]
"Did Hwang Frost summon you?"
It was Chef Ryung Dae, his friend.
"Yes, so I need to sit this one out," Hamin said, sighing. "Apparently, he needs my help to get the right to deal with the World Rankers who ca to threaten our country."
"Then go," Ryung Dae said. "I’ll take the lead for this mission."
"Sorry."
"If you’re sorry, then can you do a favor?"
"Sure. What is it?"
"Provide a decent Guide for Ahyeon," Ryung Dae said, his face turning red as if he was embarrassed. "I know that Chu Wonhee can provide it for him, and I’m also aware that Ahyeon is no longer a mber of our guild. Even so, I don’t want him to feel like we’ve already abandoned him just because his contract with the Fall Guild already ended. So, I want you to make Ahyeon feel that he’s still welco here."
"Alright. I can do that," Hamin said, and then he knitted his eyebrows. "But you can also do that, Dae-ya."
"Ahyeon will be happier if it’s you, Hyung."
"Why?"
Ryung Dae sighed, and then he patted Hamin’s shoulder while shaking his head. "Bless your dense heart, my friend."
Hamin was confused because he didn’t understand what his friend ant by that. "How am I dense?"
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NOTE: Thank you for staying with Wonhee and Yejun this March! The main story ends next month. I’m hoping for your continued support. Can’t believe the story is already ending. Lots of revelations and actions coming in. Look forward to it.
PS: May is my birth month. So if you subscribe to my privilege Chapters, I’ll consider it a birthday gift from you because our inco for April cos in May *shy smile*. Hehe. Thank you in advance.
And you may also look forward to Wonhee-Yejun’s first steamy night soon.
Kekeke.
---sola_cola
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