Chapter 95
Chapter 95
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 95
Chapter Title: Heroine Saves the World
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Jeong Je-hwa's power was truly formidable, as expected.
Receiving the uniforms handmade by Hunter Jeong Hee-ok in just one week.
I watched Kang Han stacking the delivery boxes one by one and called Jeong Je-hwa.
[“Yes, Nayeo-ju-ssi.”]
"We just got the uniforms. How is this possible? You're not actually Jeong Hee-ok Hunter's son or something, are you?"
A low, incredulous chuckle unique to Jeong Je-hwa came through the phone.
[“Jeong Hee-ok Hunter is a bit too young to be my mother. We are close, though. Have you checked the contents yet?”]
"No, I'm still just staring at the boxes. My heart's pounding so hard—what if it bursts and I die?"
[“That won't do. I still have the shield you ordered left to finish. You'll like the contents. Feel free to look forward to it.”]
"If even you say that, it must be no joke. Thank you so much. I'll bring something even tastier next time I visit."
[“No need for treats—just drop by soon. The shield's almost done.”]
"Oh, that gets me excited in its own way."
I ended the short call with Jeong Je-hwa and moved to open the boxes with Kang Han.
"I'll do it."
"I'll help open them. It'll go faster that way."
"You'll hurt your hands. Nayeo-ju-ssi, message the group chat to gather everyone in the training hall lounge."
"Oh, right. Gotta round everyone up."
I notified the guild that the packages had arrived, as Kang Han suggested.
Thankfully, no one collapsed from waiting—they all came rushing out with clattering footsteps from every direction.
Inside the boxes Kang Han opened were several glossy black cases that looked like they were lacquered with mother-of-pearl.
"There's my name here!"
"Mine too!"
Each case had a guild member's name written on top. I found the one labeled 'Gu A-ri' and handed it to its owner.
"I made them with this name for now. Later, let's remake it with 'Seong Yo-na' instead of 'Gu A-ri'."
"Th-thank you, Unnie."
Seong Yo-na, who hadn't even considered she'd get one and had stepped back smiling, suddenly teared up.
"Alright, let's count to three and open them all at once? One, two, three!"
"Wow..."
"No way baseball jackets can look this good."
"The material feels unusual—what is it?"
Reactions varied, but everyone was left speechless.
I was no different.
"I definitely sent a sketch that looked like a sloppy mess from a dev newbie, and they turned it into this?"
As I'd ordered, the Justice Guild uniforms were white baseball jackets—the kind college kids call 'dept sleepwear'.
I'd chosen white so they'd pair easily with anything.
But this had a completely different sheen.
"Is this... silk?"
"I've never felt a texture like this in my life. This is really our uniform?"
Jang Su-ho and Lee Yu-eul stared blankly at me.
"Y-yeah, seems like it."
I absently touched the embroidered 'JUSTICE' on the left sleeve and replied.
I'd just wanted printed letters.
And it wasn't just the sleeve.
Letters were also embroidered across the chest in English.
"It kinda gives off a hanbok vibe, in a subtle way."
I totally agreed with Han Ji-seong.
The collar and cuffs in black silk, the shape—it all evoked that.
You could feel Jeong Hee-ok's craftsmanship everywhere.
I pulled out my uniform from its case and spread it out fully.
"Beautiful... exquisite."
It was something beyond mere prettiness.
Then something fell out with a thud.
A quality certificate stamped with the mark.
"Jeong Hee-ok the artisan really made this herself."
The certificate listed my name as owner and Jeong Hee-ok Hunter as creator.
And below that, the effects applied to the garment.
"Eek."
"Nayeo-ju-ya, what's wrong?"
"The clothes have effects on them..."
I unfolded the trembling certificate and showed it to Han Ji-seong.
"Whoa."
His reaction matched mine.
"Nayeo-ju-ya, isn't this too much?"
"No, I did pay, but not for this level."
To buy a handcrafted garment by Jeong Hee-ok with all these effects stacked, I'd have to pay a hundred times what I did.
So who covered the difference was obvious.
"Treats won't cut it now."
This 'gift' felt burdensome—I wondered what face to make next time I saw Jeong Je-hwa.
"You could wear it threadbare and it still wouldn't wear out."
I nodded unconsciously at Lee Yu-chan's mutter.
Barring an S-rank hunter deliberately shredding it, this outfit was invincible.
"Ha, shall we try them on?"
The guild members all nodded at my words.
The training hall filled only with the rustle of fabric.
"It felt a bit hot earlier, but now it's cool."
"It felt heavy in my hands, but wearing it, I barely notice."
"Nice."
The last was from Kang Han.
A curt review, but for him, that was as good as a standing ovation.
As everyone silently zipped and unzipped their new uniforms, Jang Su-ho shouted.
"We can wear these for the guild MT!"
"Oh, right. That’s coming up."
We'd booked a pension for summer break right when Im Cheong-su joined.
They're so popular you can't even peek without reserving early.
But things had changed a bit since then.
"Yo-na-ya, can you come to the MT with us?"
It wasn't just Im Cheong-su who'd joined since.
Seong Yo-na hesitated at my question, then asked back.
"Do I... have to go...?"
Since fleeing Fantasia Guild to Justice Guild, Seong Yo-na hadn't stepped outside once.
Her body had healed, but her heart hadn't.
"No, it's not like that—MT's just a fun trip, no pressure."
"Then... I'll stay at the guild. Are you bringing the familiars?"
"No."
Kang Han and Im Cheong-su looked at me at my firm answer.
"It's a drive to Gangneung—why make the babies carsick?"
"But we could put them in sub-space..."
"No way. Maybe when they're bigger."
I meant it.
Thinking about why we chose Gangneung for MT, leaving the familiars was best.
"With the heat, better to leave them comfortably here."
Kang Han agreed.
With us both saying so, Im Cheong-su reluctantly nodded.
"When the weather cools, we'll take the familiars on a trip too. And you come along, Yo-na."
"Yes!"
Thankfully, Seong Yo-na brightened.
I'd worried she'd sulk about staying alone.
Instead, she looked relieved, beaming.
I patted her shoulder reassuringly, then slipped into my new uniform.
As the others said, it wrapped my body comfortably, like a second skin.
"Great, just great."
Just clothes, yet they made my heart feel so secure.
The morning we left for MT, the entire guild building buzzed.
"Packed everything? Nothing missing?"
"It's 2 nights 3 days—underwear and changes of clothes are enough."
"Still, double-check."
"Yes, yes."
I checked my small carry-on again at Han Ji-seong's urging.
Changes of clothes, basic toiletries, toothbrush, toothpaste, phone, wallet.
All set.
I locked the carry-on, and a large hand appeared to lift it.
"Hey, I can carry it."
"Peak season—we need to hurry."
Kang Han said that and headed to the open van trunk.
Han Ji-seong checked if all luggage was loaded, while Jang Su-ho mapped the route on his phone.
The three excited high schoolers snapped photos and chattered away.
I approached Seong Yo-na last for goodbyes.
"Gangneung's not far—if you get curious, come anytime. Got the address and contacts?"
"Yes. Don't worry about me—have fun, Unnie."
"Not worried. You'll rest easy here, and we'll be back before you know it."
"Hehe, right."
Still, leaving her alone tugged at me, so I pressed her forehead firmly.
Kang Han, closing the trunk, approached.
"Let's go."
Those words signaled the start of Justice Guild's first MT.