FFF-Class Feminist Hunter EP.35 Level 5 - My Head's Ringing (7)
"Ah, heading out early today?"
"I've wrapped up the essentials, so might as well use some vacation time now."
Even on vacation, I have to finish assigned tasks at this annoying job, so you need to apply for time off right when things align. Apply too late, and they bitch about why you let so much pile up. They usually leave me alone, but inspections bring nitpicking over nothing, which pisses me off.
"By the way, Jeong-ah. You free this weekend? Might have some breathing room."
"Oh, I'm really sorry. I've got something already scheduled..."
"Too bad. I was hoping to spend time with you after so long."
I've been neglecting Jeong-ah lately, so I floated it out of guilt. But what's this sudden thing?
"What is it?"
"Something personal I'm looking into. Oh, Manager. Do you know what Heart 7 is?"
"Heart 7? Like the card?"
"Yeah."
"No clue..."
"It's fine if nothing rings a bell."
What's that about? I had zero guesses. Does Heart 7 have some special meaning?
"I'll let you know if I'm sure later. Might just be my imagination for now."
"Alright then."
I said goodbye to Jeong-ah and left the building. It's been a while since my last visit, so maybe pick up toys for the kids? They've probably been sulking. Lately, I've barely had time for the orphanage due to trait development. Weekends were spent pounding away at other girls' places—that's likely why.
But when you're not stuck against a wall, just short on EXP, you crave filling it—that's the Korean psyche.
[Hope Orphanage]
Gazing at the weathered sign etched with time's passage, I stepped into the familiar orphanage grounds. The director greeted me right away—probably because I'd called ahead.
It's lively inside, though. Who's here?
"Other guests?"
"Someone agreed to regular donations. Even offered to play with the kids..."
"Nice. The kids have wanted so much stuff."
Who'd donate to this out-of-the-way place? Good person.
"Kids, big bro's here!"
"Eunhyuk bro!"
"Oppa, what day do you think it is?! We've missed you so much!"
"Sorry, sorry. Work's been crazy."
Taewoong and Eunseo came sprinting and latched onto me. Coming here for them always lifts my mood. How are they so adorable?
"The hunter sisters didn't bully you this time?"
"Nope, life's been good lately. Who's inside?"
"A hunter!"
"Hunter? The donor?"
"Yeah! Pretty hunter sis!"
Oh, so some hunters are normal. After dealing with weirdos, I'd wondered if awakening twists people.
"Doing magic! Watch with us, bro!"
"Magic?"
A hunter doing magic? Unique...
What’s this unease?
Hunter. Magic. Familiar keywords somewhere. To shake it off, I hurried inside.
"Myo Seola?"
"Ah, Eunhyuk. Hello. Fancy meeting you here."
Why's Myo Seola—on vacation today—here? Coincidentally scouting donation spots, and it's here?
Implausible, but even if true...
I'd rather keep this from others. Too late now, but headache incoming.
"Kids loved the magic. Help with some, Eunhyuk?"
"Uh, sure."
It's not magic—it's her trait. Casually fooling clueless kids. They're enjoying it, though.
"Pick one from this deck."
"Picked."
[Diamond 5]
I stared blankly at my drawn card until she handed back the deck to insert, shuffle, and return. I flashed it quick to the kids, slipped it in, shuffled well, and gave it back.
"Okay, watch me find it?"
Myo Seola didn't do anything flashy—just set the deck on the table and clapped a few times.
"Alright, friends. Let's ask the card nicely? Come up top!"
"Come up top!"
She's a natural performer. Thought she avoided broadcasts, but handles kids great.
"Ta-da!"
Flipping the top card revealed my Diamond 5. I'd be impressed without knowing it's her trait.
"Kids, hang on. Seola, let's talk."
"Sis is chatting with Eunhyuk—back for more magic soon!"
"Yay!"
No doubt—she came here on purpose. How she knew I sponsor here? Explains too much otherwise. Director's reaction suggests big donation too.
"How'd you find this place?"
"Was it obvious?"
"Think I'd believe coincidence?"
I sounded annoyed; she smiled awkwardly and explained.
"You mentioned donating to an orphanage before. It stuck, so I looked..."
"Snooping private life..."
"Can't help being curious... Turns out it's here."
"So you're joining my charity?"
"Wanted to. Kids are cute. Why? Can't I?"
"Not that, but..."
Her boldness left me speechless. Fresh B-rank promotion means money's no issue.
"Hard to spend dignity maintenance funds wisely. Saw you do it long-term—must be rewarding."
"It is..."
"Now I get why! Kids are too cute!"
"Right!?"
Thrilled someone finally gets my kids' charm. Bit uneasy she stalked me, but glad she's decent. Feels like gaining a comrade.
"Ahem. Anyway, no more sneaking. It's burdensome."
"Got it. So I can sponsor too?"
"Of course. Your call."
Her freedom. I was mad about unauthorized digging. Good outcome makes it tolerable.
"Phone. I'll take it—keep playing with kids, Seola."
"Sure."
Work call, but something up?
"Hello? What's up?"
"Eunhyuk. Close with Yoo Hyeun?"
"Acquaintances."
"Heard Yoo Chaerin's team is coming here?"
"Chaerin's team? Why?"
"Issue with current spot—moving interim. Empty space here, and Hyeun insisted."
This woman... Obviously wants to hang with me. Handling official business like this?
"Our building S-rank ready?"
"S-rank tough anywhere; A-rank setup from Ayoung's promo. Probably why."
"Timing's too perfect..."
She knows everything, pulled this. No big loss—recent team disbanded, freeing space for temp use.
"Thanks for the heads-up."
"No prob. After Chaerin incident, figured you'd want warning."
"Yeah. Still wary of Chaerin..."
I'll stay cautious till trait levels let me toy with her freely. Don't want proximity.
"Not picking up."
Real headache. Knows I'm off—not busy. She gave address before; time to confront in person.
"Director, sorry—emergency."
"Ah, okay. Kids'll be bummed..."
"Tell 'em I'll come back soon! And these toys—as apology."
Need to make Hyeun cancel ASAP. Once rolling, even she can't stop easy.
I rushed to Yoo Hyeun's, knocked.
"What, here to play? Good call telling you I'm off..."
"Yoo Hyeun! You nuts?"
"Huh? What? Oh... The move?"
"Talk to me first, then proceed."
No heads-up—how am I supposed to handle? Even isolated by team, empty spot's floor below ours. Bound to bump.
"Just fit best..."
"Bull. I'll take it as you'll change if I show?"
"W-wait! Fine, come in and talk."
Not catastrophic clashing with Chaerin, but her team has another S-rank, all min A. Too risky at trait level 5.
"Okay, okay. Drink this, cool off."
She nodded understanding at my rant, handed a glass. Milk?
"Milk? Tastes weird."
"My breast milk?"
"Pfft!"
This psycho? Not even pregnant—how?
"Heard E-rank Drain Cow picked for milk model? Short lactation post-pregnancy, dies from frequent ones. So they made a drug for milk without..."
"Stole it for yourself? Truly insane..."
"Found report: accidental human use worked fine."
"Doesn't mean..."
"Wanted nursing play."
"Gonna lose it."
Came for move issue; now extra gripe. Back to that.
"Anyway, what were you thinking?"
"Sorry for no permission. Time crunch."
"Crunch?"
"Someone targeting that building—blocked with Chaerin's name pull."
"..."
What? Others after our building besides Hyeun?