Chapter 101: Japan (9)
Chapter 101: Japan (9)
After clearing the portals in the Hokkaido region, they didn't stop, moving immediately to handle the Reinforcement Portals in the Tohoku region.
These were the Reinforcement Portals that Han Shin’s party had to clear all by themselves today.
They had already cleared twenty Reinforcement Portals where A-Rank monsters appeared.
The number of A-Rank Reinforcement Portals that Japan had been unable to resolve was around thirty when they first requested help, but in the meantime, that number had swelled to fifty-four.
In the end, thirty-four A-Rank portals still remained.
From a conservative perspective, there was still a long way to go, but for the Japan Branch of the Awakener Association, this progress was incredibly significant.
It was impossible to claim, even as a joke, that clearing this many A-Rank Reinforcement Portals in a single day wasn't helpful.
Furthermore, they were contributing to stabilizing the situation by clearing this many dungeons in just one day. It was now expected that they could handle the troublesome Reinforcement Portals within three days.
As they were finishing up the last of the Reinforcement Portals in the Tohoku region, officials from the Japanese and Korean Associations worked together to arrange and prepare a top-tier luxury hotel for Han Shin’s party to stay in.
Wolyeong, emerging from the final dungeon, saw Han Shin, who had already cleared his assigned dungeon and returned.
As soon as the two met, they were informed that a luxury hotel had been prepared exclusively for Wolyeong, Knight, and the Korean Association officials.
This was something the Korean Branch had requested in advance, and it was the same arrangement they had made when Wolyeong first came to Japan on a week-long dungeon-clearing schedule.
Because Wolyeong operated while concealing her identity, she was extremely reluctant to have contact with the outside world.
Therefore, they naturally chose to book an entire luxury hotel where no one could enter except for the Korean Association staff and officials who escorted her.
Each person was assigned a separate room, which was also a specific request.
Kang Yujin naturally wanted to share a room with Han Shin, but since they had to hide their identities, she had to stay in a separate room and rest to avoid leaving even the smallest clue.
It was now close to 9:00 PM.
Since Kang Yujin had stated she wouldn't be having dinner, the Association staff knew immediately that she wanted to rest.
"Shall we prepare the room on the lower floor as usual?"
"Yes, please do that."
Wolyeong didn't particularly like meeting people or staying on high floors, so the staff had already anticipated this. They asked just to confirm, and upon receiving the expected answer, they immediately guided her to the third floor.
They had the authority to use the entire hotel, and the premises had been cleaned to perfection.
The Association staff escorting Wolyeong had arrived before her to thoroughly sweep the hotel for any cameras or recording devices installed with malicious intent.
Park Min-woo had instructed them to be extremely meticulous about protecting Wolyeong’s identity, and since they had been supporting her for two years, they were highly proficient.
Occasionally, some lunatics would be caught hiding cameras in an attempt to reveal Wolyeong’s true identity, so they could never afford to be complacent.
"It’s here."
"Yes, thank you for your hard work. Everyone, please get some good rest until tomorrow."
When Wolyeong stayed at a hotel like this, she didn't call for the staff or give them menial tasks, which made things very easy for those supporting her.
This was one of the reasons why the Association staff who directly escorted her had such a positive image of her.
"We’ll see you tomorrow. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to call us immediately."
The Association staff member said the usual parting words and disappeared quickly.
Wolyeong preferred using her time efficiently rather than lingering, and after escorting her for so long, this behavior had become second nature to the staff.
In the hotel hallway, only Wolyeong and Knight—Kang Yujin and Han Shin—remained.
Even though she was moving with Han Shin and staying close to him, Kang Yujin felt frustrated deep down.
She still couldn't become a follower of Tiamat, so she couldn't hunt with Han Shin.
Being forced to hunt separately from Han Shin against her will and being unable to fight by his side was a source of great dissatisfaction for her.
Even though she knew it was unavoidable, it didn't help.
As a woman, she wanted to spend more time with the man she loved and be of direct help to him.
Kang Yujin spoke to Han Shin in a very low whisper.
"See you tomorrow."
Han Shin remained vigilant while in Japan, even when it was just the two of them, in case their voices were being recorded.
Han Shin understood this necessity all too well.
He replied with a simple nod.
Seeing this, Kang Yujin reminded herself of Han Shin’s promise to spend more time with her after this job was over and disappeared into her room.
Watching her go, Han Shin also entered his assigned room.
However, the two of them acted differently.
While Kang Yujin took off her robe and prepared to wash up...
Han Shin immediately searched every corner of his room as soon as he entered.
Fortunately, there’s nothing.
Once he was certain there were no bugs, Han Shin pulled his smartphone out of his subspace and launched the Manager App.
Naturally, it was to summon Grace and Laysia.
A cluster of light gathered, and Grace appeared, wearing her silver armor with her platinum-blonde bob, followed by Laysia, who had her pale red hair tied back and wore silver light armor.
The two of them had remained in their gear, ready for battle at any moment in case of an emergency.
Seeing the expression on Han Shin’s face and the atmosphere of the room, they realized they had arrived safely at their lodging without incident and lowered their guard.
However, even after being summoned, Grace and Laysia showed no intention of taking off the equipment they were wearing.
The reason was...
Even if Han Shin were to rest today, he couldn't truly rest in this room.
There was always the possibility that someone might come looking for him, so they had to be more certain.
Han Shin immediately took Grace’s hand.
They had already discussed moving this way; Han Shin decided to spend his nights in either Grace’s or Laysia’s Sanctuary while staying in Japan.
It was a place where he could rest much more comfortably, so it was a far more rational decision.
Though it was a shame for Kang Yujin, she had actively agreed to it since it was a foolproof way to ensure Han Shin’s identity wasn't discovered.
In exchange, she had requested that he pay more attention to her later to make up for her being left out, and Han Shin had promised he would.
Grace immediately focused her mind, and the three of them transported to her Sanctuary.
The beautiful Sanctuary, made of familiar white walls and pillars, came into Han Shin’s view.
Finally in a place where he could act freely, Han Shin spoke.
"Phew... I feel like I can finally breathe."
Confirming they were in Grace’s Sanctuary, Han Shin felt a sense of liberation and spoke up immediately.
He had spent the day wearing Tiamat’s full body armor and a black robe, remaining silent among many people, so Grace and Laysia smiled and spoke to him.
"You worked hard, Han Shin-nim."
"Well done, Han Shin-nim."
The bond between the three of them had grown quite a bit today.
The time spent coordinating their movements while hunting A-Rank monsters together was far more meaningful than their previous hunts.
While Han Shin’s growth was essential, Grace and Laysia also judged that fighting large monsters directly and building teamwork in the process was a great help to him.
"Han Shin-nim, let's go wash up."
"Okay."
At Laysia’s suggestion, Han Shin took off his black robe and reverse-summoned the silver full body armor he was wearing.
Han Shin was left in his form-fitting spandex athletic wear, which was soaked in sweat from his hard work today. Because it clung to his skin, his physique was prominently on display.
The image of the old Han Shin, who couldn't even walk or hold things properly due to his injuries, was now completely forgotten and hard to imagine.
His beautifully tempered muscles and balanced male physique immediately drew the gazes of Grace and Laysia.
The two women had also removed their armor like Han Shin, leaving them in just their sports bras and panties.
It was only natural for Han Shin to react to their beautiful bodies.
As Han Shin’s massive, angry cock became more defined through his clothes, Grace and Laysia stole glances at his crotch with slightly dazed expressions.
The lingering heat from the excitement of battle caused their bodies to flush again in an instant.
The three of them stripped off their underwear, becoming completely naked, and entered the bathroom together.