Chapter 11
Translator: True Detective
Chapter 11 - How to Manage Your Connection (1)
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I returned to class without even hiding my excitement, holding my new gun.
Although he didn’t give any details, the place we’re going to after training today is probably the first hidden piece dungeon.
As he said, there’s no real danger.
The strategy used by Scammer to clear the first hidden piece dungeon is a trick strategy borrowed from the ‘Hit and Run’ format.
As I was checking the knowledge in my head, one of the kids in my class spoke to me.
“Ah, Nahyun! Na Yuri has been looking for you since a while ago, you know?”
“Huh? Why?”
“I don’t know? But she looks very desperate?”
What?
Is she trying to tell me to stay away from Scammer? But she’s so desperate for someone because of that?
Isn’t it simply a matter of keeping Scammer in check and lightly sympathizing with me?
“I have no idea…”
“Really?”
The child who delivered it to me and I were both just confused.
Well, it’s nice if she comes to visit me. Because it’s good to have a connection with the main characters in some way. I lightly dismissed the question.
And I regretted it a little.
Slamㅡ!
“Miss Kang Nahyun, are you there?”
If I had known that she would come in such a flashy way the very next time, I would have worried a little.
By the way, I can’t get used to Na Yuri’s formal tone even after hearing it. I think her setting is too tight.
“I’m here, what’s wrong?”
“That’s right. I wonder why you’re doing that?”
The flashy appearance seemed to have caught Scammer’s attention, and the man sitting next to me spoke up.
“I have nothing to say to you.”
Na Yuri, who glared at the scammer, quickly walked in front of me.
“Miss Kang Nahyun, can I talk to you for a moment?”
“It should be possible, but…”
I glanced at Scammer. What should I do?
“I’ll be back.”
Scammer waved his hand lightly. I turned on the appearance part.
Na Yuri appeared making a loud noise and approached Kang Nahyun to talk to her.
The only topic that Na Yuri can relate to with Kang Nahyun, who is a complete extra, is Na Yuhan. What’s going on?
Hmm. First, I waved to Kang Nahyun, who glanced at me.
“I’ll be back.”
…Let’s take a step back.
Because I can’t miss information related to me.
I took out the A-class presence blocking equipment I bought yesterday from under my desk. At Na Yuri’s current level, she wouldn’t even notice A-class equipment. Then it’s enough.
Okay. He’ll follow on his own. There’s no need to worry.
“Yeah.”
I stood up hesitantly and stood in front of Na Yuri.
Na Yuri, who gritted her teeth when she saw Scammer and me, grabbed my arm and strode out of the class.
Eventually, Na Yuri’s steps left the trail and headed to a remote place where no one came.
Na Yuri, who had been dragging me ahead without saying a word, stopped her steps and looked back at me only when we got there.
And finally, Na Yuri opened her mouth.
“If I say this, it will only make me seem like a strange person to you.”
I paused. This is because Na Yuri’s complexion was much darker than expected.
I know when people make this look. Because that was the expression our orphanage teacher often made.
“Still, I want to say it, at least for your sake.”
Na Yuri seemed to have made up her mind about something and took in her breath, letting it out as if she was determined.
“Na Yuhan, that person is such a trash person, and I don’t believe he has changed.”
I shook off the distracting thoughts and acted like the character I had created.
“But the Yuhan I met wasn’t such a trash person. Even if he was the person you described in the past, people can change, right?”
Na Yuri said, looking into my eyes with a determined expression.
“It’s not like that.”
There was no lie in her eyes.
“Na Yuhan’s attitude in just one moment can’t be trusted. He even has a record of acting calm just to ruin someone’s life.”
…What else is this?
I guess it’s part of the content that I didn’t read.
“Acting?”
“Yes. People who don’t know much about him think that he became famous because he caused an accident like a typical gangster, but the truth is different.”
I recalled the rumors about ‘Na Yuhan’ that were circulating on the Internet. Drinking, violence, scandal.
“He did even more terrible things.”
…More than that?
“That bastard made it his hobby to manipulate people as he pleases.”
Something huge is coming out, though?
“There are so many people who have been hurt, directly or indirectly, by that bastard who played with people’s hearts.”
For some reason, the public’s opinion of idiot types like ‘Na Yuhan’ is often centered around hatred, yet those in the awakened society were all expressing feelings closer to hatred rather than disgust.
It’s not like I can’t understand their serious resentment if he has played with the delicate emotions of teenagers in their prime. During sensitive times, it feels so huge, and it’s easy to get hurt.
Even though we knew each other well, my friend cried because of that guy? It’s worth knowing.
“Generally, he would do something like that using someone he bribed with money, but there was an exception, just once.”
Na Yuri spoke calmly in a voice that suppressed her emotions.
“He approached her himself and put in effort, just like he did with you. Just like now.”
The frowning face that seemed to be enduring pain was as beautiful as a sculpture, even though it was steeped in sadness.
“And slowly he made her dependent on him. Everything you said is wrong. I’m right. So, follow my words unconditionally, like this.”
He’s the son of a bitch. A complete son of a bitch too.
I was astonished.
In a way, one could say that it was fortunate that Scammer took over that body.
“It would be easy to push in. She was an innocent and ordinary one with no background.”
Na Yuri’s body trembled slightly, unable to contain the sadness. Her brilliant blonde hair swayed along the quiver.
A drop or two of blood flowed from her clenched fist. I looked at her hand with concern.
“Your hand…”
“I!”
She shouted.
Her face was contorted as if she could no longer hold back the tears, yet she was still doing so.
“I lost my friend like that… That’s how my friend died.”
Soon, tears poured from her eyes, just as blood dripped from her fist.
“I apologize. Excuse me, but I investigated Miss Kang Nahyun’s surroundings.”
Na Yuri, roughly wiped away her tears.
“I have confirmed that you’re in an environment where even Na Yuhan, who is already isolated, can easily handle.”
I couldn’t refute that.
I’m in a position to be shaken helplessly if someone tries to shake our orphanage.
“I, for one, really hope that Na Yuhan really has changed.”
The hoarse voice cried out with grief
“If not, I don’t want to see anyone die because of Na Yuhan anymore…!”
It was a cry filled with desperation.
A scream so heartfelt that it shook me.
I could understand Na Yuri’s fiery anger every time she saw a scene where Scammer was with women in the novel.
The peak was when an extra character, who was scheduled to be expelled, was changed to a named character and became a heroine.
Readers had reactions wondering why she was like that, starting to get annoyed, and guessing whether she was actually jealous, but I never thought something like this would happen.
…What should I do?
I quietly turned on the appearance part. Hey, Scammer, think of something.
I couldn’t have guessed that this was the reason why Na Yuri, who values discipline, wanted to kick Na Yuhan out, even if it was by force.
Cold sweat rolled down my back.
…What should I do?
Geez, the help doesn’t even help, anyway!
I racked my mind hard.
Let’s summarize the situation.
First. Na Yuri’s trauma was ignited when she saw a female student embracing Na Yuhan at the training hall.
Second. Unfortunately, from Na Yuri’s perspective, her grim speculation about the new female student around Na Yuhan seems to be right. Why? Because all conditions are met!
Third. So Na Yuri appealed to ‘me’ to prevent further damage.
Especially considering that he desperately looked for me after the morning’s weapon aptitude test session, it seems like a warning light went on in her head when she heard that I was clinging to Scammer and acting in love with him.
My growing up environment wasn’t good and I followed Na Yuhan purely, thus I must have overlapped with Na Yuri’s old friend.
The problem is, the character I play… ‘Sunshine Characterl Kang Nahyun’ is a character who is likely to be swayed by this appeal.
Because she’s a naive and trusting person who is weak to the character’s sincere appeal!
But unfortunately, I’m now in a situation where I can’t escape from Scammer. Because I’m betting my future on him!
Let’s calm down.
Calm down…
Let’s solve this with only words.
While maintaining ‘my’ character, I’m trying to convince Na Yuri of my determination not to separate from Scammer.
Since Scammer doesn’t know what to do, the only person I can trust in this situation is myself.
Come to your senses!
“Yuri.”
“…Yes.”
After a long silence, ‘I’ chose my words carefully.