hotmtlnovel Chapter 90:
Chapter 90:
Chapter 90:
It would have been nice if you’d mentioned that a bit earlier.
“Here’s my number.”
After a while, I entered the contact information into the other person’s cell phone while breaking out in a cold sweat. Well then, the business is over, now all that’s left is to run away safely.
“Ah, right.”
Gu Seohyeong paused after being handed the cell phone and then spoke.
“Excuse me, but could you please tilt your head down for a moment toward my side?”
“Yes?”
“It’s nothing special. I just suddenly became curious about how you came to be.”
“....”
“Haha. If I think about it, I don’t even know my benefactor’s facial features right now.”
Is it not possible to clearly distinguish features from this distance?
Hmm. Well, if it’s just looking and not touching the body, then I guess it’s fine.
“Sure.”
When I accepted the offer, the other person started to come closer and give me expectant looks.
‘Is this enough?’
But a few seconds later.
Somehow, the smile slowly faded from her mouth.
“....”
“....”
Soon, Gu Seohyeong’s face turned pale with silence. Her wide-open eyes and trembling pupils made it seem as if she had seen a ghost. I asked out of curiosity.
“Is there something wrong?”
Then the other person answered.
“Word.”
“Word?”
“I had imagined a gentle demeanor just from your tone of voice alone...”
Oh my, that’s it.
***
Tuesday back.
[Association President’s Office]
The sound of laughter leaks out into the quiet hallway.
“Hehehehe!”
In this room labeled as the Association President’s Office, there were about three people dressed in suits sitting. Among them, the middle-aged man sitting at the head of the table suddenly spoke in a loud voice.
“Wow~ Our country has finally become a holder of an Enchanter. This is it!”
“Hahaha.”
“And to top it off, we’re the first in Asia!”
When the head of the association said that, the people sitting around nodded in unison.
“Now, even places like Japan and China will come here to receive reinforcements.”
“Hahaha!”
“Anyway, those Europeans have been too arrogant. Charging such high fees for just a simple enchantment.”
They were currently rejoicing at the untimely auspicious event.
Enchanter.
That rare talent, of which only 10 people could be found even after searching all over the world, has finally appeared in Korea.
“Oh, by the way, have we reached out to the S-ranks?”
“Of course.”
“Hunter Esther heard the news and seems eager to fly over to the association. Hahaha.”
Enchanters usually showcase their true value when assisting top-tier awakened individuals. Since S-Class hunters each possess top-notch equipment suitable for their level,.
Raising the item’s performance to the limit. No, the Enchanter’s skill improves the function to the point where it can almost be considered to be breaking the limit. It’s the final enhancement factor that gives a step-up in strength to S-Class individuals who have gathered the best equipment.
That’s why S-Class individuals from various countries relied on awakened ones who were only C-D classes.
“Hehehehe!”
Indeed, acting as intermediaries in these enchantment contracts will bring tremendous benefits in the future. The association president let out a hearty laugh, almost ear to ear
“Excuse me, president of the association.”
But as with everything, if there are ups, there are also downs.
“But yesterday, Gu Seohyeong submitted a request to the association...”
The association president’s mood subsided. This was because he had heard some unpleasant news.
“What?”
According to the secretary, Gu Seohyeong had been making steady demands since the moment of her awakening.
-I will return the favor!
She claimed to have a benefactor more important than any other request, so she wouldn’t accept any external strengthening tasks for the time being.
“At such an important time?”
“Well, the awakener is quite stubborn...”
The association president rubbed his temples. Really, even at this very moment, Japan is waiting with contracts worth tens of billions, asking for strengthening.
“Why does Gu Seohyeong or something have so many wishes?”
He spoke in an uncomfortable voice.
No, maybe it’s just my imagination. Right now, Kang Changho could be checking my location from somewhere...
“Why are you doing this?”
Whoosh.
I quickly looked around and answered.
“It’s nothing. Let’s go inside quickly.”
“Yes.”
We soon arrived at a multi-purpose room in a nearby building.
Today felt like a day for splitting logs. Of course, I don’t mean it literally, just using the tale of the woodcutter and the swallow as a metaphor for the situation.
‘Hmm.’
Who would have known that an act done without much thought would come back as such a reward? In exchange for saving the falling Gu Seohyeong, I gained the authority to enhance items. And it was completely free of charge.
“Do you know? The awakening skill of an Enchanter is usually divided into two main categories.”
However, since Gu Seohyeong is a beginner who has just awakened, there are clear limitations.
“One is to enhance the abilities already present in the equipment. The other is to add completely new abilities.”
“But you’re saying you can’t use the latter?”
“Yes.”
Gu Seohyeong immediately put on her newly fitted glasses and averted her eyes.
“I can only enhance the abilities of the equipment as it is, for now, using ‘Amplification’...”
A somewhat subdued attitude for some reason. But I didn’t mind at all after hearing her explanation.
‘Free!’
Anyway, I’m 100% satisfied just by not paying anything. I didn’t expect anything like quality from the beginning.
“Don’t worry about it. Skills will improve with practice.”
I put the items I quickly bought for today on the table.
[Intermediate Ring]
[Grade: General]
[Description: A ring imbued with protective magic. When worn, it slightly reduces damage taken.]
Gu Seohyeong, who saw this, tilted her face with a puzzled look on her face.
“Is that all?”
She wanted to repay the favor with a big heart, but it seems smaller than she thought?
But it is something that can’t be helped. Except for this ring, I only have two types of equipment at best. The Pyromancer Necklace is originally for self-destruction And the Twin Guardian Angels already have the highest level of defense, so enhancing them would be meaningless....
“Haha, yes.”
I led the conversation by showing off the earth-style emotional expressions I had practiced.
“I forgot to mention, but I’m an F-Class hunter.”
“F-Class?”
“I hardly have any items to begin with.”
“Ah, is that so?”
Seeing her respond so passively, it seemed she hadn’t fully grasped the hunter’s ranking system yet.
“First, I got it.”
Seohyeong answered like that and started looking at the ring I presented.
“Hmm.”
But why?
She couldn’t seem to focus on the ring and kept glancing over here. Then, cautious words flowed from Seohyeong’s mouth.
“By the way, Hunter-nim, you had no idea who I was, right?”
“Yes. Since I only watch the news on TV, I’m not really familiar with celebrities...”
What could be the reason for suddenly asking such a question? Is she secretly disappointed that someone didn’t recognize her?
‘But she was still an active actor, right?’
When I found myself caught up in various assumptions, Gu Seohyeong seemed to want to ask something again.
“Then maybe...”
But I couldn’t hear the end of that sentence.
“No, it’s nothing.”
“Yes?”
Because like this, she glossed over her words.
“What? It’s frustrating”
“Because it’s really nothing.”
“If you have something to say, just say it, okay?”
I urged the other person to tell me quickly and not hide it for no reason. Then Gu Seohyeong spoke with a reluctant face.
“I, I was asking about your age. I was just curious how old you are!”
Anyway, Earthlings really like to ask about age. Back in my hometown, people often forget their own age because of the long lifespan. But well, it would look weird if I suddenly shut up here.
“Me? I’m 24 years old.”
I shamelessly borrowed Kim Kiryeo’s age. But why? After revealing my age, I heard unexpected news from the other side.
“Really? I happen to be 24 as well.”
Gu Seohyeong said, ‘Since we’re the same age, why don’t we speak comfortably?’
Of course, I readily agreed. Personally, I don’t like formal language. They just make language less efficient.