“Ah, Mastiford-ssi.”

Even with all the effort I put in, the city had still been half-destroyed. I didn’t know whether to be happy or sad. However, the fact that civilian casualties had not spread beyond the central part was a relief. If my father and I didn’t kill it, the boar would have kept charging through Guangzhou and destroyed the entire city. Had that happened, millions of people would have died.

Mastiford continued, [You were even stronger than before, at least as strong as S-rank. Ah, of course, I’m still much stronger! Oh, if you’re with Yungoong ajusshi, tell him that he looked cool today!]

“We went our separate ways right after the raid. You should tell him yourself, I’m sure he’ll be happy,” I bluffed.

[Yeah, I will. Ah, um…Thanks. I was touched. I thought you were selfish and mean, but you’re really a good guy! A cool guy! I, Hwaya Mastiford, can guarantee it.]

I shrugged. “I didn’t go just to save people. I went because I knew I could win.”

[Even so!]

I could tell that Mastiford was in a good mood based on the excitement in her voice. Then, she suddenly became quieter.

[Sorry for putting you through all that danger…I hope something like this doesn’t happen again, but if it does, I’ll be sure to go with you.]

“I wasn’t alone. Yungoong ajusshi was there too.”

[Ah, uh, y-yeah.]

Mastiford’s voice shook a little. I shook...