Chapter 141
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Translator: True Detective
Chapter: 141
Chapter Title: Sisters? Mother and Daughter?
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Hero School newbie here. I'm aiming to join R’s Team GGW raid, which made a huge splash in Vietnam. Among first-year raids, was there any other that performed as well against the darkness monsters?
No, there wasn't.
There were several first-year raids that outperformed Team GGW. But those were all made up of heroes with years of experience. Among raids led by first-year heroes like Raid Leader Han Minguk, none came close.
Can Rose Shield hold onto Han Minguk? The news is buzzing that he's headed to the US or China soon...
With over three years left on his contract, Rose Shield isn't letting him go. If they transfer him for money, the Rose Group boycott will explode.
How's Han Minguk's contract? Doesn't Rose Shield need to renew it?
Current weekly pay: $4,000.
What a steal. No wonder other countries are circling.
With Vietnam wrapped up, expect renewal news soon.
"...We're renewing anyway."
Oh Hyun-jung snapped her tablet shut after scrolling through the posts online.
She was almost at her little sister's place. Inside waited her beloved sibling and the Raid Leader of Rose Shield—the hot prospect hailed as the future of the clan, no, of Korea itself.
'We have to nail this renewal properly...'
Proposing a contract extension to a hero who'd only been with the clan for half a year was rare. Especially when the clan initiated it without the hero asking.
But there was no choice.
Setting aside the buzz around him being a male hero, Han Minguk's abilities—already drawing global eyes—had truly shone in the Vietnam expedition.
Not only had a first-year hero successfully contained the proliferation phenomenon, but he'd even personally written and posted a guide to conquering "Garuda's Avatars" on the hero community boards.
'And how else could Team GGW, led by a first-year Raid Leader, claim the top spot for dismantling the most provisional dungeons spawned by the proliferation?'
Dungeon breaks had drawn over a hundred raid teams to Hanoi.
Yet among them all, Team GGW—under a first-year leader—had cleared the most. It was straight from the World Hero Association's announcement, so no fakes.
She couldn't even imagine how grueling their schedule in Vietnam had been.
[India's Vishnu Raid to Han Minguk: Love Call!]
[Dahlia of Canada's Maple Leaf: "If Hero Han Minguk joins, I'd happily hand over Raid Leader position."]
Was that why?
The Canadian and Indian clans, who'd shared zones with Korea in Vietnam, were showering Han Minguk with scorching offers.
Not public knowledge, but the circulating proposals backstage boasted insane sums and stacks of Revival Stones.
'He's Rose Shield's future—the Raid Leader who'll save humanity from the darkness monsters. We can't let him go to anyone else.'
From Rose Shield's view, Han Minguk was NFS: Not For Sale. Absolutely no transfers. Even the owner opposed it.
"Han Minguk's contract. Mind handing it over again?"
"Here you go."
Oh Hyun-jung took the contract from her secretary and pored over every detail once more.
『Han Minguk, 22 years old, Seoul Hero Academy Class 64 (Current Class: Healer)
Contract Term: 6 years
Signing Bonus: $5 million
Weekly Pay: $75,000
Raid Operation Bonus: $140,000 monthly
Revival Stone Support: 100 monthly
Dungeon Clear Bonus: 【B-1】 or below $3,500; 【A】 difficulty $5,000; 【A-5】+ $20,000.
Dungeon Loot Split: Clan 37% : Raid 63%
- For gear items, class stones, skill stones: Sell to raid members at 28.5% market price if desired.
This Year's Dungeon Clear Quota
- 【B-1】 or below: 80 clears』
Conditions so generous they seemed unbelievable for a first-year hero.
But for a first-year who'd conquered 【B-1】 dungeons and was eyeing five-stars? Not so dazzling anymore.
Truth be told, this matched Rose Shield's second-string Raid Leaders. And it was the clan's top offer.
"He won't refuse renewal, right?"
"Hard to say. No first-year would turn this down... but our Raid Leader's writing legends. Who knows."
"...I know that, but can't you just say he'll sign for sure?"
"Reality's harsh, Captain. Don't get hopes up or the letdown will sting."
Oh Hyun-jung sighed at her secretary's snark. Time to replace her soon, maybe.
'Over a damn contract...'
Just get a signature. But Rose Shield's future hung on it.
The owner, Jo Soo-young, had threatened: no signature, don't come back. Since when did she care this much? Oh Hyun-jung was baffled.
"If all else fails, lobby with your body. This contract's that big."
"...Huh?"
Oh Hyun-jung gaped at her secretary, nearly hurling the papers at her face. But this contract couldn't crumple.
After a deep breath to regain calm, she spoke slowly.
"We're not pairing a hot guy with a female hero here. You want me to lobby a male hero?"
Some clans used handsome men to lure top female heroes—Russians, Arabs especially.
"Are you an idiot? That wouldn't work."
But this was different. Male hero to persuade.
"You're living with your sister, so borrow her pull? Might sway him."
"...Please. If that worked, other clans would've done it ages ago."
Whatever Han Minguk felt for Hyun-ah, business was business—cold.
"Fair point."
Oh Hyun-jung shook her head at the secretary talking to herself. How could someone be this dense?
"How'd you even get a secretary cert with that brain?"
"I used to be sharp. But hanging with you at Rose Shield dulled me."
"Yeah, yeah, my fault."
"You know it? Toss me a bonus then. Clan ad revenue exploded from Vietnam."
"Huh? That's Team GGW, not you. Bonuses go to Raid Leader Han Minguk and the team."
Bickering with her near-friend secretary, Oh Hyun-jung's car pulled up near Hyun-ah's place.
"Fighting, Captain. Get that stamp no matter what. Grab your sister's pant leg if needed. Got it?"
"......"
Stepping out, she flipped off the teasing secretary. The briefcase felt heavier than ever today.
But Oh Hyun-jung's worries were pointless time-wasters.
'This easy?'
A minute ago, she'd been tense, feigning calm as she slid the contract over, bracing for rejection—plotting persuasion angles in her head.
But...
"Whoa, weekly pay jumped huge. $75K... Half of Son Heung-min for a first-year? Nah, with dungeon bonuses, it's close."
Mumbling oddly, Han Minguk signed without hesitation. Zero negotiation games.
Oh Hyun-jung glanced at her sister beside him. Her loaded look got a shrug in reply.
Confirming the signature, Oh Hyun-jung stammered.
"Th-thank you for renewing so smoothly. We'll announce tomorrow. Okay?"
"Sure."
Han Minguk nodded briskly. She pocketed the contract, texting her secretary: mission accomplished.
Her jobs were done; secretary's turn. A bit dazed, but the signature was legit.
"Renewal done—dinner out? My treat today."
"Huh? Chicken's on the way."
Hyun-ah's bombshell drew a stunned glare from Oh Hyun-jung.
"N-no! Days like this, you eat out fancy!"
"What? We said chicken ahead."
Come to think, yeah. But chicken now? Seemed cheap. Hyun-ah disagreed.
"You love chimaek too, sis. Just ordered four."
"Renewal day, and we're ripping chicken at home? What'll Hero Han Minguk think of me?"
"...I'm fine with it."
"Right? We deep-cleaned for you, sis. Not leaving till it's messy again."
Hyun-ah's shamelessness was unreal. Oh Hyun-jung sighed deeply.
"N-next time, proper dinner on me. Nice place, promise."
She eyed Han Minguk carefully. Soon, four chickens arrived. The trio dove into chimaek, chatting away.
"You know how I sweated over your contract?"
"Huh? Why?"
"Fans, owner—everyone hounding me. 'No renewal, you're done...'"
As beer loosened her up, words poured from Oh Hyun-jung. Empty cans piled seven high by her—hers alone.
Chicken? Barely one gone.
"Contract had years left. Renewal that crucial?"
"Of course. You're Rose Shield's future, Raid Leader Han. Can't ditch us and Hyun-ah for another clan. Wait—no, six years ours now. Heh... ours."
First casual meet?
Her beaming, clingy gaze made Han Minguk's head creak toward Hyun-ah. Who looked unfazed, used to it.
"Sis's tolerance is weak. Gets all cutesy-annoying when drunk."
"I' strong tho?"
"See? Eww, chills. Pours two pitchers and taps out, claiming she's tough."
'Even average folks couldn't handle that...'
Han Minguk shook his head.
Heroes seemed to booze better; most had iron livers. He'd blacked out with Yuna and Lin Sha once; lately with Tanya too.
Chimaek dinner-cum-renewal party stretched late, adding late-night snacks. Booze wove their bonds tighter—like magic.