After completing all preparations, the clear team entered the inside through the gate entrance, led by Lee Joo-ha. A wide meadow spread out with a cold wind blowing and a huge fortress wall was visible in front.

Beyond the wall, buildings built along the mountain were visible. The inside, which seemed to have brought a whole city from the Middle Ages, was quite spacious even from a distance, and it was difficult to break through because many buildings were densely packed.

The gate exit is most likely over there.

Looking at it, Lee Joo-ha muttered.

No one knew what monsters would come out and how much, or where the exit, the only way out of the gate would be. So, the newly created gate exploration couldnt relax even for a moment.

Cheon Sa-yeon, holding an S-class sword taken out of his inventory, looked around with an expressionless face.

Fortunately, it was an open place right now, so he could see it right away no matter what approached them.

Its not good

Monsters didnt matter. It was natural for monsters to appear at the gate. There were Lee Joo-ha and Ha Tae-heon anyway, so there shouldnt be any big problems with monsters.

It wasnt about the monsters that he was worried about

Lets move for now.

After confirming that all the team members had entered inside, Lee Joo-ha took the lead and walked towards the city. Following her, Cheon Sa-yeon looked at Ha Tae-heons back.

When he didnt take his eyes off as he crossed the meadow to reach the gate, Ha Tae-heon, who was walking quietly, eventually couldnt stand it and turned his head to ask first.

what is it?

Although it was clear what Ha Tae-heon was doing, Cheon Sa-yeon shrugged his shoulders as if he didnt know.

What do you mean?

Dont look at me if you dont have a business.

Me? When? Thats too much self-consciousness, Ha Tae-heon.

Blood vessels protrude from Ha Tae-heons smooth forehead. Cheon Sa-yeon, who was happily staring at Ha Tae-heon, who was staring at him with a distorted forehead, lowered his voice and opened his mouth.

If I told you anyway, wouldnt you not believe me?

Ridiculous.

Noticing that no one was listening, Ha Tae-heon also threw away his respectful words.

I dont understand the need for my trust.

Theres nothing wrong with having peoples trust, isnt it?

Ha

Ha Tae-heon, who took a deep breath, spoke as if arguing without hiding his tired look.

What the hell are you up to?

Well.

If you keep acting like this even after entering the gate, theres no next time.

The reason he accepted this proposal in the first place was because of Han Yi-gyeol. While staying with him, he learned that pushing the opponent out of nowhere wasnt the right answer, so he decided to watch Cheon Sa-yeon as well.

but less than a day later, he began to regret that choice. Even though Han Yi-gyeol and Cheon Sa-yeon were different in the first place, it wasnt too different. He felt sorry for Lee Joo-ha, who believed and followed his hasty decision.

In spite of Ha Tae-heons atmosphere, which became more ugly as time passed, Cheon Sa-yeon still smiled leisurely.

Then never mind. I have to answer honestly in order to keep the credibility of our great Roheon Deputy Master.

Ha Tae-heon raised one eyebrow as if he had to try something.

Im not the one whos working on things.

Cheon Sa-yeon, who knocked the ground twice with the tip of his white sword, continued with a cold, subdued voice.

Ha Tae-heon, I sincerely advise you. Dont move away from me.

What?

Because I dont even know what will happen here in the future.

It wasnt meant as a joke. Just as Ha Tae-heon was about to urge him to explain properly, an urgent call came from behind.

Its monsters!

Monsters appeared at 7 oclock!

They were guild members who went to check out. Feeling the flow of conversation cut off, Ha Tae-heon clicked his tongue and ran without hesitation.

Close team come forward and long distance team escort non-combat team from behind. Prepare for battle!

Ready for battle!

The guild members moved in unison as ordered by Lee Joo-ha, who suddenly pulled out a gun. Dozens of grey-skinned creatures appeared with quick movements between the stone walls and buildings that had collapsed and looked like ruins.

Kyaaaak!

Kiaak, kaak!

The monster had a skinny face and its large eyes had sharp pupils like a snake. They crawled along the outer walls of buildings like spiders with their overly long arms and legs and they looked very similar to the goblin race.

Kkeureuk!

Lee Joo-ha accurately shot the centre of the forehead of a distant monster with a gun. The monsters head, which was rushing, exploded and fell to the floor at the sound of a gunshot.

Master.

But the numbers were too many. Originally, the goblin race flocked in huge numbers as it was weak. Even if Lee Joo-ha checked it with a gun, the streets started to narrow in an instant as more they flocked.

Ill take care of it.

Blocking in front of Lee Joo-ha, who had long distance ability, Ha Tae-heon held the black sword he made with his ability. Lee Joo-ha, who lightly dodged the arrow shot by the monster, nodded her head.

Take care.

After throwing the last word, Lee Joo-ha moved to the place where the long-distance team was. Cheon Sa-yeon, who strode out with a light step, filled Ha Tae-heons side instead.

We will talk again after this fight is over.

Ha Tae-heon, conscious of the close team standing nearby, used respectful words again. Cheon Sa-yeon curved the corners of his eyes and held the sword in his palm.

Ha Tae-heons behaviour of speaking informally kept reminding him of someone. Maybe thats why, without realizing it, Cheon Sa-yeon accidentally cut his palm deeper.

No matter how much he looked at it, too much blood was spilled against the dwarfs who could have been A-grade. Ha Tae-heon noticed that too, so he looked uneasy.

Haha

Cheon Sa-yeon looked down at the blood-soaked blade for a moment while shedding a dejected laugh, then swung it loudly.

* * *

A-grade, 34.5%. There is nothing else about it.

At the report of the measuring ability, Lee Joo-ha exhaled a breath of relief and nodded her head.

The newly appeared monster was A-grade, as expected by Cheon Sa-yeon. There were quite a few crowds, but other than that, they were weak enough to be trivial. They melt away by the long-distance teams wide-area attack and the process was quickly over.

After one fight was over, the 20 healers who stood back started their activities. Since there were so many people, they were able to look after each person in detail.

Excuse me. Are you hurt anywhere?

Someone approached Ha Tae-heon, who was sitting with a sword across his chest. Ha Tae-heon, who was going to ask someone to look after others since he was fine, stopped when he saw the healers face.

There is a service that fills you with energy.

It was Min Ah-rin who was talking playfully with a soft smile. Ha Tae-heon, who hadnt expected that she would come first, quietly stretched out one of his arms. His arm was intact with no injuries.

The quick-witted Min Ah-rin sat across from him and held his arm, pretending to treat him, she asked quietly.

Is Yi-gyeol-ssi okay?

It was a voice that was unwavering to pretend not to know. Ha Tae-heon, who looked at Min Ah-rin for a while, asked a question instead of an answer.

How did you know?

Umm, actually, I was still unsure until today.

Min Ah-rin, who looked down at his arm without making eye contact with Ha Tae-heon, swept her flowing hair behind her ear.

Its because Yi-gyeol-ssi, whom I have seen, is never the type of person to forcefully leave alone. Hes quick to judge situations and has the ability to use his surroundings appropriately, so I expected him get a help from someone.

Is that someone you mean me?

I wasnt sure. But as you know Deputy Master Ha Tae-heon, there arent many people Yi-gyeol-ssi knows. Theyre not from our guild, so they must be from other guilds

Min Ah-rin, who was explaining in detail, didnt show any emotion.

I thought she was very close with Han Yi-gyeol.

So, he once thought for a moment that the relationship between Han Yi-gyeol and this healer was more than just a friend.

But looking at it now, wasnt it too desolate to be a friend? It seemed that she was interested enough to guess about Han Yi-gyeol this and that, but this was a level of prediction if she followed him curiously and wits.

While Ha Tae-heon raised his vigilance toward Min Ah-rin a little more, Min Ah-rin didnt stop talking to him and continued.

Ive hinted that to Cha Soo-yeon-ssi and Master Hong Si-ah, but I havent been able to get any useful answers. Then all that is left is Deputy Master Ha Tae-heon.

I heard that you went on vacation a while ago. No one knows where youve been.

I dont know. Im sorry, but I have nothing to say.

Deputy Master Ha Tae-heon.

Ha Tae-heon involuntarily frowned at the force that grabbed his arm. Of course, it didnt hurt or anything, but Ha Tae-heons black eyes fell coldly in a completely different atmosphere from the previous one.

Theres only one thing I want to know.

Min Ah-rins face suddenly lost her smile.

Is Yi-gyeol-ssi safe and sound?

Healer Min Ah-rin.

Could you please tell me about that?

The cold voice was as determined as her eyes. Ha Tae-heon sighed after looking at Min Ah-rins hand, which was holding his arm so tightly that the blood had gone and looked white.

he was doing well.

Are you sure?

At the answer that came after hesitation, there was a little relief in Min Ah-rins firm expression.

It wasnt bad, at least when he was with me. Its been two weeks since I havent seen him either, so I dont know how he is now.

Any chance of coming back?

I cant answer any more than this.

Min Ah-rin hesitated at his cold refusal, then bit her lip and let go of his arm she was holding.

I see. Thanks.

Nothing.

Ha Tae-heon, who was watching Min Ah-rin, who got up from her seat first, spoke with doubt.

Why are you asking me, not Master Cheon Sa-yeon?

Of course, its because you seem to know more than our master.

Min Ah-rin, who simply replied as if she was asked everything, smiled brightly.

Besides, Master doesnt respond at such weak threats.

Then what am I?

Leaving behind Ha Tae-heon, who was dumbfounded, Min Ah-rin left leisurely. Suddenly, he rubbed his brow at the rush of fatigue from her and Do Ha-seok sneaked up to him as if he was waiting.

What is it? It looked very serious.

Its nothing.

I was going to say hi, but the atmosphere was so bad that I just looked around.

Greet her alone.

Yes?

Since they had already had all the necessary conversations, there was no reason to intervene next to Do Ha-seok. Ha Tae-heon stood up with uninterested look

Well, it doesnt matter whats really going on?

Nothing.

Ha Tae-heon, who answered quietly, walked away, leaving Do Ha-seok behind.

T/N :

Im sorry for the late update. Like I said, I have night classes and wow, my laptop took so much time to upload and it was already late and my eyes were tired I hope you can understand ( . . . `)

And pfft Sa-yeon missed Yi-gyeol!! ()

But Im not sure why Sa-yeon tried to make Tae-heon not to stay away from him. Is it because he didnt want Tae-heon to be Kalis next target?

Ah-rin lmfao she underestimated(?) Tae-heon to such extent wwwww funny!! Poor Tae-heon, but I can see why she did that, not because Sa-yeon is her guild master but she knew Sa-yeon well haha

I apologize some words didnt make sense haha u,u