Chapter 61
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 61
Chapter Title: Hayang's Guild Headquarters is Built!
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One week later.
The day had finally arrived when all three of our guild members would gather in one place officially.
The location was, of course, the newly built guild headquarters.
It was my first time going there too, so my heart was pounding like crazy.
It looked cool even in the photos, but seeing it in person was bound to be different.
"Thump thump. Waku waku."
"What does 'waku waku' mean, Master?"
"It's probably like 'thump thump,' right? I saw a kid in an anime say it yesterday."
"I see. It has a very cute vibe."
Yeah, that character was pretty cute.
But what's with this hand?
It was naturally heading toward my head.
Lately, it felt like Han Yuseol had been petting my head more often.
It didn't feel bad or anything.
But it had this subtle vibe of being treated like a little kid.
"We've arrived. This is it."
"Wow!"
Soon after, Han Yuseol pulled her hand away and politely pointed at a building,
and an exclamation slipped out of my mouth involuntarily.
It was about the same size as our house.
It didn't have that grand feel like Titan Guild's headquarters.
Just like in the photos, it was a neat and tidy building.
Above all, it screamed "brand new."
The paint was perfectly smooth.
And there was even a small garden in the yard, just like at our house.
Though ours was more like a vegetable patch than a garden.
"What do you think? Do you like it?"
"It's awesome! Way better than in the photos!"
"Is that so? I'm glad. It was worth commissioning the most famous architect in Korea."
"Huh?!"
She commissioned someone that famous?
No wonder it looked so polished from the start.
Our house is pretty enough, but this place felt... yeah, if I had to put it in words, on another level?
"B-But then... didn't it cost a ton of money?"
"I've got more than enough money to spare."
"Even so..."
Commissioning someone that famous,
and building something this cool—it couldn't have been cheap.
I felt bad for leaving everything to Han Yuseol.
But she just gently smiled and patted my head again.
"Seeing you happy makes it more than worth it, Master. Don't feel burdened."
"Ugh, well, if you say so..."
"More importantly, let's head inside. The interior's all finished too, so it'll be fun to look around."
"Really?!"
She'd already decorated the inside too?
I thought it was just the bare building.
Brimming with anticipation, I was just about to dash inside.
"Oh, you two. You got here first."
I turned at the familiar voice from behind,
and there was Chae Seung-hyun standing a bit awkwardly, bowing his head toward us.
I spun around on my excited feet
and dashed over to Chae Seung-hyun this time.
"Seung-hyun! Long time no see!"
"It's been a while. Um... how should I address you? Master, like you?"
Master?
Hmm, that's fine too, but...
Han Yuseol's already calling me that.
I wanted something different.
Oh! That's perfect!
"How about Captain?!"
"C-Captain?"
"Yeah. Ugh, not good?"
"No, no! Of course not! I was just surprised because it suits you so perfectly."
"Ahem, right?"
Captain does sound cool.
It had nothing to do with that black-hearted villain from yesterday's anime looking awesome being called Captain!
"Please come in, Mr. Chae. You're quite early. I asked everyone to arrive by nine."
"Sorry. I'm in the habit of arriving 20 or 30 minutes before my usual commute time..."
"No, that was a compliment. As Master said, you seem like a very diligent person."
"Haha, diligent? It's just what anyone getting paid should do."
Ooh, impressive.
If it were me, I'd roll around in bed until the last second because getting up is such a hassle,
and arrive right on time sharp.
See? I really do have an eye for people!
"We were just about to tour the new headquarters for the first time ourselves. Let's go together."
"Let's go in quick! Seung-hyun!"
I was so eager to check out the inside that I grabbed Chae Seung-hyun's hand and tried to drag him along.
...Yeah, total lie, actually.
I was too weak to budge him, so he just followed me out of pity.
Sob, my body is so feeble.
Han Yuseol, who was leading the way, flung open the door,
and the first thing that hit us was a huge lobby.
I'd never been in one, but it felt like a hotel lobby from an anime.
The floor was shiny tiles—marble or something.
And there was a new emblem carved into the wall.
Huh, what's that?
It looked like a white bird perched on a hat.
And not just any hat—it was like one of those military caps a general might wear.
"Yuseol, what's that?"
"It's our guild mark. I asked you about it before, Master. Do you remember?"
"Uh..."
Huh? Did that happen?
I don't remember seeing that design.
"This is your first time seeing the actual drawing. I just described it to you verbally back then."
"Aha!"
Oh, right.
Yeah, I don't really remember, honestly.
But it's cool anyway!
"Right now, the lobby's just for show. It'll get busier once we have more members and receptionists."
"Like Titan Guild?"
"Exactly."
"Ooh!"
That sounds pretty cool.
And sometimes I'd come down to the first floor and peek around,
and everyone would go, "Gasp! It's the Master!" with eyes full of admiration!
Alright, gotta recruit more members ASAP!
After that, we toured the rest of the first floor.
The big lounge next to the lobby had tons of snacks.
I tried sneaking a few, but got caught—thankfully, Han Yuseol didn't get mad.
She even handed me a big handful, saying I could take as many as I wanted.
Hehe, jelly time.
"And we've put all our offices on the second floor. That's the end one—your dedicated office, Master. This one's for you, Mr. Chae."
"Whoa, my own private room?"
Chae Seung-hyun looked shocked as he asked.
Han Yuseol nodded, cracked the door open to show the inside,
and continued her explanation from before.
"It's just the three of us anyway. I need to assist Master, so use it solo until we get more people. There are other rooms too, so you can have your own for a while."
"Ooh...!"
Chae Seung-hyun's reaction was intense.
Is having your own room that great?
I always feel lonely in one by myself.
But saying I don't want my own sounds childish, so I can't.
And Han Yuseol probably needs her alone time too.
I'm making do with mine out of necessity.
Hehe, but at least she'll be by my side while we're here.
"There's a break room right next door too, so nap there if needed."
"Oh no, no. I should squeeze in extra work during breaks."
After the intro to Chae Seung-hyun's room,
we headed to the room at the far end of the hallway.
The nameplate said "Master's Office" right off the bat, so I was already hyped before even going in.
"Waaah!"
And it lived up to my expectations—the Master's Office was amazing.
There was a sofa inside, pretty potted plants,
and even the guild emblem flag from earlier, standing by the desk.
Ooh, it feels dignified.
A Master's office really is different.
"You can use this one, Master. I'll handle the basic work, so feel free to lounge on the sofa or grab snacks from the cabinet next to me."
"Huh? Don't I have any work?"
I'd assumed that desk was mine.
Realizing it was Han Yuseol's spot gave me a little shock.
"Yes. Leave the work to me and relax."
"B-But I'm the Master..."
I'm the Master!
I wanna work too!
I wanna show off a cool side!
"It's fine. A regular guild master needs to focus on work, but you're above that—the Grand Master."
"Gasp!"
But I quickly realized my tantrum was silly.
Right, yeah!
I'm the Grand Master!
Above even the Master!
"Guild work involves a lot of number crunching too. I'd be grateful if you took it on, but..."
"No way! I'll play hard! And eat tons of snacks!"
"Hehe, good."
Number crunching scares me!
I'd mess it up for sure!
Better to stay put than cause trouble.
Alright, from today, my duties are breathing and eating snacks!
"Oh, and Master. I had a uniform made for you. Want to try it on?"
"Huh? Uniform? Are we conquering the world?"
"No. It's for official occasions or gate raids—made sturdy. Give it a try."
Oh, got it.
Like a uniform, huh.
Then I gotta try it on.
"There's a changing room next door. I'll help, so let's get changed."
"Okay!"
I dashed after Han Yuseol to the next room.
She locked the door and pulled something from the closet.
It looked like a military uniform.
"The hat might be uncomfortable with your hair, so I'll tie it up for you."
She sat me down and started braiding my hair into pigtails, just like Jeong Yujin taught her last time.
Once my hair was done, we went to put on the clothes.
"Y-Yuseol... how do I do this?"
"Ah, I'll tie the necktie for you."
I got stuck on the necktie and needed her help.
Finally dressed, I stepped out of the changing room,
and
"Hooh...!"
Chae Seung-hyun, locking eyes with me, let out a gasp of admiration.
"How's it look, Seung-hyun? Does it suit me?"
"Yes, very cu... dignified. Captain."
"Ahem, right?"
Seung-hyun saw it right away too!
That this outfit amps up my charisma!
"Yuseol, Yuseol! Can you take a picture like this?"
"A photo? Any specific pose?"
"Yeah! Come here!"
Loving the outfit, I grabbed Han Yuseol's hand and ran to the desk.
I asked her to pull out the chair, moved it to a sunny spot,
and
"Ahem! Just one like this!"
I kicked off the uncomfortable shoes, hopped up,
and struck a majestic pose befitting a Grand Master.
Perfect. To look even cooler...
I'll lower my gaze a bit and smirk like a villain.
"Ready to take it, Master?"
"Yes! Now!"
Click-!
She took it from a low angle looking up,
then brought her phone over for me to check.
There I was, the dignified Grand Master full of gravitas... Huh?
...Huh?
Something's off.
I was sure I looked super cool and charismatic.
Why do I look like a kid thrilled on an amusement ride?
"As expected of Master. The aura of a Grand Master radiates from you."
"It came out amazingly cool, Captain."
"Ehh? Oh, uh, r-right...?!"
Oh, no, it's not.
I must've seen wrong.
Yeah, both of them are praising it so much.
But looking again, my feet don't touch the ground.
This is fine, right?