Chapter 104
Chapter 104
Civil Servant Hunter’s S-class Resignation Log – Chapter 104
Fortunately, he hadn't noticed.
"Wasn't it because you knew?"
"No. It was just... before heading to America, Director Do mentioned that you were my brother's friend, so it suddenly came to mind..."
Saying it out loud made her incredibly embarrassed.
Se-ra fiddled with Elizabeth's ears, which were peacefully asleep, her cheeks flushing red for no reason. The startled Liz woke with a jolt but she couldn't bring herself to stop.
"Ahem."
Se-ra cleared her throat awkwardly, and Do Jun-young shyly wiped his mouth.
"I did think you might have forgotten since you didn't let on at all during the interview."
"It happened when I was little... Plus, Director Do, your appearance has changed a bit since then."
Especially after Yoon Jae-hun had left for Athena, she hadn't seen him once, making it even harder to recall.
"P-Privately, you can treat me casually like back then. It must be uncomfortable since I'm like a little sister you've known forever."
"No, no. You're a proper colleague now."
Feeling his sincerity, Se-ra nodded without pressing further. She felt like she could die of embarrassment. Her face was burning up.
Screech, squeak. Elizabeth tugged at her clothes insistently, but she couldn't focus on it and just patted the fox's butt half-heartedly. She missed the shocked expression on the fox's face.
"Th-Thank you. After my parents passed, you comforted me so often. I do remember that you were my brother's friend. They were good memories."
Embarrassed as she was, she wanted to convey her true feelings. Do Jun-young smiled softly, as if her words had reached him. Color finally returned to his pale face, which had been ghostly white ever since the nightmare.
"I see. That's a relief."
What the hell. Smiling so happily with that handsome face was against the rules.
Was it because she realized this man, whom she'd only thought of as a good boss, was actually much closer than she'd imagined? His pleased smile etched itself sharply into her mind.
Feeling her face heat up even more, Se-ra unwittingly used Elizabeth to hide it.
The voice ringing in her head at the same time snapped her back to reality with a start. She was dumbfounded by Elizabeth's sullen expression. How could a fox's face look so vividly human?
Damn. Suddenly, the fact that they'd had this conversation with him right there made her blush again. He grumbled curtly.
No, I'm not! She threatened to unsummon him if he kept saying weird things, and he grumbled but shut his mouth. Still, his dissatisfied expression remained, which was utterly exasperating.
How could a fox make such a human face? How the hell did she do that?
"Ms. Yoon Se-ra."
Se-ra grabbed Elizabeth's front paw, which was slyly rising as if to slap her cheeks, and looked at Do Jun-young.
"Now that your identity is out, it's only a matter of time before the press finds out. Japan and China have no reason to hide it."
"Yeah, probably. I'm prepared for it."
"The Association President will protect your personal info, but your home address will leak soon enough."
Ah. Her neighbors knew who she was. There was no stopping their mouths.
"How about staying at a hotel or the Association President's place for a while?"
"No need. I should just move. Somewhere with solid identity protection."
Finding such a place in Seoul was a breeze. Just pick one of the luxury buildings where celebrities or chaebol heirs lived.
Right. On that note, why not try living in a penthouse? Selling the byproducts from the Japan dungeon raid would bring in a hefty sum, so getting a Han River view place like Seongja-rim's wouldn't be hard.
Her status was civil servant, but as a special L-rank, she didn't have to worry about complications. Perfect.
Haha, penthouse. Hahaha. I'm finally getting a penthouse!
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There's a saying that rumors travel a thousand miles without feet.
The moment eight hunters entered the Japan offshore dungeon, Headbang's true identity was revealed to the world.
Yoon Se-ra. A former F-rank civil servant who, just months ago, had risen through S-rank to become the world's one and only L-rank Awakener.
Details about her were leaked in full by China and Japan, and those who'd longed for this info flooded into Busan with cheers.
She had to pass through here to return to Seoul after conquering the dungeon.
Headbang fans who'd been counting down the days, reporters desperate for the scoop, victims and families finally freed from the Cheorwon DungeonBusan Port was packed to the brim.
Hours later, as the dungeon clear announcement came and the yacht arrived, the murmuring crowd fell silent. From the pristine white yacht like sea foam, Headbang Yoon Se-ra slowly emerged.
Her stylish jacket fluttering dramatically was cooler than anyone had imagined, her upright demeanor silencing the doubters, and her eyes staring straight ahead radiated confidence.
Korea's third L-rank, the miracle re-Awakener. The most spectacular Hunter debut in history.
Headbang Yoon Se-ra's name and face were etched into the world's memory.
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Bangdeokies going wild today. Just a few posts up??? At this point, haters can fuck offBangnim shines just by existing, it's only natural!!!!! Praise Bangnim!!!!!!
Thought it was another troll, but nah, just a regular Bangdeok. But you're right!!!!! It's only natural!!!!!!!
Next Bangdeok here!!!!!! Bang's name carved on my heart!!!!!!!
Unity force gone nuts lol.
Japan dungeon boss was Phantom Lord??;; Hunters tormented by nightmares and dying left and right, but one punch from Bang. Overseas blowing up too. Our Bangnim instantly international star~~~
Top mental corruption mob, how tf did she kill it? Curious af. Hope she drops a guide later.
Nearly died to one Phantom. Respect.
From F to L-rank growth. Who's the sacred beast? No F-rank ever re-Awoken to B+ before, how?? Gotta be higher than tiger sacred beast????
Tiger stans got nothing on this. Tiger's been S-rank for 12 years, Headbang hits L in months. Tiger fans, if you got eyes, quit the circus.
Fr, not just top-tier, ultra-mega top.
Whatever, whoeverultimately, strongest is Headbang nim...
After Headbang's identity went public, the Association had its busiest day ever. Hundreds of calls flooded in daily, interview requests pouring from overseas.
Most desperately reaching out? The United States, of course.
They'd tried linking Association civil servant Yoon Se-ra to Headbang and now anxiously requested talks, but Se-ra just smiled sweetly and ignored them all.
Unable to endure, the US Association contacting the Korean President was inevitable.
"Busier than when the two L-ranks appeared."
President Jang In-hu chuckled heartily over lunch with Song Han-na.
"You say that, but you look thrilled."
"That obvious? Can't fool Association President Song, huh. True. Never thought America would come crying to me. Haha. Best decision ever becoming president."
"Hunter Yoon Se-ra's brought joy to the President."
"Joy? Our national prestige has soaredpure bliss. The people can rest easier too. So, I have to ask."
"Whether Hunter Yoon will stay in Korea?"
"Isn't her situation different from Hunters Kang Se-jun or Seongja-rim?"
Song Han-na couldn't hold Kang Se-jun or Seongja-rim even with her power. They were too strong, and having appeared so suddenly, she knew too little to even try.
But Yoon Se-ra was different. A civil servant who'd worked at the Association since her F-rank daysand still did.
"America's crying, but Congress is spouting nonsense."
Jang In-hu felt refreshed by her blunt words.
Ever since Headbang's reveal, those at odds with Song Han-na had been nonstop yapping.
Unlike Do Jun-young, she was just a powerless junior staffer they thought they could manipulate.
"Not their first rodeo with nonsense."
"This time's over the line. If possible, I'd appreciate the President stepping in personally."
"She must be a treasured subordinate for Association President Song."
"Extremely so. It'll be public soon, but Se-ra's Yoon Jae-hun's sister and Hyeon Jae-hee's daughter."
Cold sweat trickled down Jang In-hu's back for the first time that day.
"You're rightthey're talking shit. I'll handle it."
Hyeon Jae-hee's daughter, no less. Touching Yoon Se-ra meant no one walked away unscathed.
Song Han-na was the one who'd jailed the president back then, who'd driven Hyeon Jae-hee and countless Hunters to their deaths.
"You should cherish Hunter Yoon Se-ra too, Mr. President. She's the one holding the leashes on Kang Se-jun and Seongja-rim Hunters, whom even I couldn't."
"Really? But she was S-rank then."
"No clue why, but those two are oddly weak to her. The power dynamic clearly favors Hunter Yoon."
"If Association President says so, it must be. Understood."
Jang In-hu nodded solemnly.
Hyeon Jae-hee's daughter alone was justification enough, but holding two L-ranks too? Whatever Yoon Se-ra wanted, grant itshe had to stay in Korea.
"I'll reject America's request outright, so rest easy. Ah... Speaking of, Hunter Yoon's heading into the Labyrinth soon. Young as she is... Must be worrying."
"Tell me about it. I wish she'd live more comfortably, but never imagined both siblings diving into the Labyrinth. Family trait's no joke."
Song Han-na downed her liquor with a wistful sigh.
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