Chapter 180
Chapter 180
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 180
Chapter Title: Nayeo-ju Saves the World Part 2 Episode 1
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I woke up, scrolled through the Hunter Supporters community on my phone, set it down, and rubbed my eyes.
While I was at it, I picked out some eye gunk too.
It had already been a month since the Pangyo incident.
"If I keep this up, I'll fall back asleep."
I stared blankly at the pristine white ceiling—so different from the dingy one in Justice Guild's Cheonggyecheon building—and sluggishly dragged myself out of bed.
"Must be the mountain nearby. It's chilly after all."
I muttered as I pushed aside the blackout curtains that had kept the room dark.
Sunlight poured in, revealing the full view of Justice Guild's new Hyujeong-dong branch.
For the record, we obviously didn't sell the Jongno branch. We're keeping it as is.
Even if we're not using it right now, that building is practically a symbol of Justice Guild.
"Ugh, the view is killer."
The bustling Cheonggyecheon in the city center and crowded Jongno were great, but the vibrant autumn foliage blanketing Hyujeong-dong and the surrounding scenery of Mt. Muwang was head-noddingly beautiful every time.
I'm using the top floor of the brand-new 15-story dormitory building, so I have a clear view of the Seodaemun Prison History Hall right next door.
Honestly, when we were footing the construction bill, I regretted not keeping it modest at like seven stories.
But investing properly—even using up the government reward money for stopping the dungeon break—was the right call.
I stood by the window for a moment, opened it for some morning ventilation, when an alarm went off.
Beep beep.
Time for breakfast.
I washed up roughly, changed clothes, and hopped into the spacious elevator with the scenic view out of the three available, hitting the first-floor button.
As the elevator descended, I took another look at the wide-open site stretching in every direction.
The land we'd gotten usage rights to by fully absorbing Magma Guild was that expansive.
"Maybe we should build a little guild merch shop there later."
I was mulling over the leftover vacant land even after erecting three new buildings when we reached the first floor.
There, in a spot that had been empty just yesterday, stood a massive new object.
"Oh, a directory map."
Come to think of it, one of the guild staff had mentioned a few days ago that we needed a guide map for visitors.
I paused on my way to the cafeteria and gazed up at it.
"They made it nice and easy to read."
It looked a bit sparse with only three buildings so far, but it was satisfying nonetheless.
I'll grow Justice Guild big and fast to fill this map right up.
With a pleased resolve, I opened my mouth.
"Don't even think about it, Jang Su-ho."
"Ah! You heard me sneak up?!"
I turned to see Jang Su-ho standing there with his mouth agape, clearly trying to scare me.
"It's not the footsteps. Do something about that breathing."
"I can't exactly stop breathing!"
"Exactly."
"Ugh. I'll succeed one day."
Jang Su-ho, with his bangs slightly damp with sweat, narrowed his eyes but grinned anyway.
He must've had a good run up in the mountains.
I gave his rock-solid abs a light tap, then called out to the people approaching behind him.
"Morning workout done?"
"Oh, Nayeo-ju! Morning!"
"Nayeo-ju, it's morning and chilly—aren't you underdressed?"
"Good morning!"
Yang Hwa-yeon from the newly joined Team 2 a month ago, shield specialist Jeong I-do, and the three melee fighters from Raid Team 3 were now regulars in the dawn training crew.
"Nayeo-ju-ssi, sleep well?"
Kang Han approached, looking as refreshed as Jang Su-ho.
"Yeah. Wish I could've slept more, but it's a busy day today."
"Nervous?"
"Nervous? Pfft."
I chuckled and headed to the cafeteria with everyone.
Walking amid these combat hunters, all pushing 2 meters tall, felt incredibly secure.
The cafeteria door opened to delicious aromas and warm steam welcoming us.
"Good morning, everyone!"
Shouting as I entered, familiar faces waved back.
I grabbed a tray, scanned the serving line, and loaded up on sides.
Today's menu: doenjang jjigae and bulgogi.
I piled on whatever else caught my eye and plopped down at an empty seat.
With multiple tables, seats changed daily. Today, I sat as far as possible from the twins, Im Cheong-su, and the two high school hunter kids from old Magma Guild.
Not because the kids' table was extra rowdy today or anything.
And as always, Kang Han sat right across from me.
"Nayeo-ju-ssi, here's your spoon."
"Thanks."
"Drink some warm water too."
"Got it."
"Chew thoroughly, okay?"
"...Guild Master, aren't you being a bit too overprotective?"
It wasn't just the Justice Guild building that had changed over the past month.
For some 'protected' keyword reason, Kang Han's fussing had been ramping up lately.
At first, he was so curt I thought he'd debuff if he spoke more than ten words a day.
Now he was like a mother eagle tending her chick.
I half-expected him to start piling sides on my tray next.
The real issue was he didn't even realize he was doing it.
"Overprotective?"
See?
His eyes went wide, head tilted adorably... no, focus.
Today, I had to draw a clear line, I decided, and continued.
"Yesterday you peeled an apple for my vitamins, the day before you made honey milk for calcium, and the day before that when I skipped dinner because the food tasted off, you went out and bought porridge."
Not to mention hanging water bottles and supplements on my door handle, or zipping up my jacket the second I mentioned feeling chilly.
I'd let it slide since we hadn't had outside activities,
but if this leaked out, gossipmongers would have a field day.
"At this rate, Guild Master's single life is gonna...
I looked up, ready to launch into a full nagging sermon, when I saw his face.
He looked like a big brother who'd just heard his baby sister got a boyfriend—utterly shocked.
Then his eyes drooped sadly as he asked,
"Am I annoying you?"