Chapter 29
Chapter 29
Civil Servant Hunter’s S-class Resignation Log – Chapter 29
Yoon Se-ra, Hunter!
Do Jun-young came running right away. Han Su-eons face trailing behind him was rigid with tension as well.
Are you okay? Any injuries? The moment we heard Park Jin-yong had shaken off surveillance and vanished, I called you immediately, but you didnt pick up. I was so worried.
Im f-fine... Fortunately, before anything major could happen, Mr. Kang Se-jun here stepped in to help... Th-thank you, truly, thank you so much.
Se-ra bowed deeply toward Kang Se-jun, still trembling all over. Her faintly quivering shoulders radiated relief and lingering fear, but also the unfiltered joy of survival.
Kang Se-jun thought to himself.
From now on, no matter what this woman does, I wont be surprised anymore.
Scams only shock you once or twice. After seeing it over and over, it starts to feel... routine. Not that Im thrilled about it.
...Im glad I could help.
Se-jun smiled with a look of pure resignation. There was at least some sincerity in his words.
We were terrified something awful had happened since we arrived too late, but you prevented that, Mr. Kang Se-jun. Thank you.
Im sorry. I shouldve kept a closer eye on him. Im truly sorry you had to go through this.
Han Su-eon bowed toward Se-ra, his face etched with deep regret. The tension in his clenched jaw betrayed his seething anger. His icy blue eyes locked onto Park Jin-yong.
Hes done it again, so this time we can lock him away for good. With a little pressure from us, the death penaltys on the table.
Did you inflict those wounds, Mr. Kang Se-jun?
Do Jun-young asked. Not wanting to spill the truth and sour things with Se-ra, Se-jun simply nodded.
Yes. No mercy for someone trying to kill.
Sound judgment. Hes got zero chance of escaping now.
Do Jun-young nodded and stepped aside to make a call, arranging to haul away the shrieking Park Jin-yong. Meanwhile, Han Su-eonwhod been glaring daggers at him like he wanted to incinerate the mansuddenly voiced a question.
Pardon me, but Ive heard youre a flame mage, Mr. Kang Se-jun. Correct?
And?
Park Jin-yongs injuries look odd. Gunshot wounds, no question. Do you use firearms too?
Do Jun-young, fresh off his call, zeroed in on the obliterated knee. Pants hid it from casual view, but not from two S-ranks scrutinizing it.
The two holes still oozing blood screamed mana bullet wounds. Scorch marks too, fired from point-blank range. And Se-jun did this?
Do Jun-young and Han Su-eons gazes shifted in unison.
Now that they thought about it, amid the chaos, they hadnt noticedSe-jun had been clutching something this whole time. The instant they suspected it was the gun that downed Park Jin-yong, both mens faces twisted into something profoundly weird.
Do Jun-young asked with an awkward grimace.
Mr. Kang Se-jun... did you shoot Park Jin-yong with that?
Ah, well...
Only then did Se-jun glance down at his hand. Right before theyd shown up, Se-ra had yanked it from her inventory and shoved it into his grip. It was none other than...
A slingshot...?
A toy slingshot, complete with rubber bands.
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Silence blanketed the dark alley.
Se-jun stared blankly at his hand, then turned a hollow gaze on Se-ra, who was still feigning shivers. She smoothly looked away.
Sorry. But I had no choice. A real gun couldve gotten you in trouble without any gunner traits, but a toy slingshot? No issue.
Pure intentionsno teasing meant.
The administrator was in stitches, but Se-ra meant every bit of it.
...Really.
In the thick, awkward hush, Do Jun-young and Han Su-eons looks toward Se-jun shifted to something profoundly subtle.
Not flattering, by any meansyet Se-jun met their stares steadily, offering zero excuses, utterly unfazed.
Good lord. How can anyone be this dependable?
Even now, he was honoring his promise to guard her secret. Gratitude and guilt swelled in Se-rashed sparked this mess, so time to fix it.
Th-that slingshots mine. Cant handle real guns, but figured a slingshot might work, so I carry it. Mr. Kang Se-jun just picked it up after I dropped it.
Ah, got it.
Thankfully, they bought it without pushback.
The second their eyes lifted, Se-jun turned to Se-ra. He looked more drained than when hed caught her swing-picking in the dungeon.
...Here. Take it back.
Ahem. Thanks again for the help. And, uh, apologies for the offense.
You know. The pathos in those eyes boring into me... Se-ra stashed the slingshot in her inventory and averted her gaze.
Park Jin-yongs knee is toast, but that wont erase Yoon Se-ras trauma.
Han Su-eon tsked, concern heavy in his voice. Se-juns stare turned even weirder, but Se-ra ignored it, mustering a fatigued smile.
Im okay. Got help before it escalated, and low rank or not, Im a hunter. Dangers like this? Part of the job.
Still, this is our guilds first such incidentI should take responsibility. If youre amenable, wed love to provide protection at Cheongrang Guild for a bit.
Protection?
Cheongrang offers dorms for members. Better to crash there till you feel secure?
Cheongrang Guild dorms! Even Se-ra knew the hype.
State-of-the-art facilities were cool, but the real draw? Mouthwatering meals. Todays Cheongrang Menu trended online nonstop.
To rice-powered Koreans, nothing topped that.
Damn, so tempting.
Visions of those dorm feasts paraded through her mind, mouth watering on autopilot.
No pressure at all. Stay till youre at easeeven now, if you want.
Hows he this reasonable? Ice prince exterior hiding pure sweetness. Total novel lead vibes.
And sensible to boother favorability spiked.
Devour tasty grub, snooze in comfort, bond with a hot guy as a bonus?
Heh heh heh... Se-ras tempted heart tipped that way
when narrow-minded Elizabeth lost it.
Whys she flipping out? Hate me scarfing good eats?
Snatching rice from a Korean? Brutal.
Whoa. Cold sweat now. Not the food, then...
Hates me cozying up to Han Su-eon?
Good grief. Loathes it enough to cry? People hang with all sorts.
Whatre you on about? Im not seriously dating Han Su-eon or anything...
She mentally insisted it was just pipe dreamshe wasnt even thinking it.
Administrators mood stayed sour.
Fine, fine! Geez. My types not sculpted pretty boys anyway.
After some internal griping, Se-ra turned with an apologetic lookbut an emoticon beat her to it.
Why flip the table? Said Im not going! So why trash the food?
Yoon Se-ra?
Se-ra snapped out of her weird air-stare at Han Su-eons voice.
Ah, thanks for the offer, but Im good. Ill settle soon.
Not pushing, but beats holing up solo.
Mm. Friend drops by a lot.
A lot? We basically live together. Elizabethold-school nickname and all.
My prior offer standskeep it in mind. Call anytime.
Han Su-eons business card gleamed like black gold. Se-ra had it safely tucked away.
Any interest in joining Cheongrang Guild?
Se-ra blinked in shock at the follow-up.
Bored-faced Se-jun nearby and Do Jun-youngstill glowering at Parkboth whipped around. Out-of-left-field proposal stunned everyone.
Huh? Uh, I...
Not rushing you. Slightest interest? Youre welcome anytimereach out.
Han Su-eon rarely scouted personally. Pitching guild membership to an F-rank like her? Overwhelming. Hed already done plentyno need for guilt trips.
Cheongrang Guild Master, I recall the Association President warning you just days ago against poaching in our territory.
Do Jun-young, whod been quietly listening, cut in with a faintly edged tone.