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High rank monsters wouldnt be found quickly, and it would take quite some time for the kids coming across water to arrive so I guess Ill be free for a while again.

It was still impossible to transport monsters by plane. So the monsters bought by Haeyeon were currently scattered here and there across the ocean. It would be good if they arrived safely without any accidents.

Hyung.

After everyone left, the remaining Yoohyun called me. I held Peace, who was exposing the framework of a chair, and turned to look at that guy.

Dont pay attention to what the Breaker Guild Leader said. Shes usually rumored to be a craz- weird woman.

Seeing how he was purposely explaining, it seemed like there really was something bothering him.

Im not. Theyre people whove known you for at most two to three years.

He must have changed. It wasnt possible for him to be exactly as he was when he was young. But this guy risked his life and saved me 5 years later.

Whatever anyone said, it was enough with that.

I said it was okay, but Yoohyun had a more strained expression instead.

Still, I havent done anything to pull on my conscience.

Really?

Mostly?

Hey, at any rate, I also didnt think you lived to now, honestly and without a single flaw.

I became clean because I regressed, too. At my words, that brother of mine felt wronged.

A while ago you were saying you trusted me.

Is that the same as this? Ive lived five more years than you. I know more or less everything I need to know.

If you were talking about experience, it was as much as living ten more years.

No matter what you did, I think that you did so because you had no choice. Even if it isnt so, well, people favor those they know[1]. And Im not an upright person who would only lose his anger when he digs up his flesh and bloods flaws one by one.

Rather, I was the opposite. Reasonably covering and overlooking things if I was a clean person, I wouldnt have been able to live to now.

But are you really going to go if the worlds best guild tells you to come?

Yoohyun asked, half-jokingly.

If they were firmly the best, what would my opinion matter? Anyways, there isnt a place like that.

There wasnt a guild playing at the world stage level yet. It was only just handling their own country and even 5 years later, because of the increased dungeons, it might be possible over neighboring one to two countries but influencing the entire world was hard. At best, it was at the level of snatching away Chinese Hunters or taking the rights to a valuable dungeon from a small and weak nation.

Of course, there was no way for the situation of the Hunter community to flow exactly the way it did before the regression. Even with just high ranking familiars becoming widespread, a lot of things would change.

If its like this, even if I said I knew about the future, it would become useless quickly.

Though I was going to earn enough and then retire anyways.

When do you want me to look at your skills?

I dont think Ill be able to make time for a while Sorry. Getting involved with the slime dungeon and now even familiars, I got a little busy.

Seeing how it was a dungeon with a lot of profit, it seemed like flies were swarming.

Still, the guilds that came today probably wont be able to pick a fight? Especially the Breaker Guild Leader was fretting over getting you to make a deal for at least one high rank monster.

She quoted all sorts of prices, saying that it didnt need other skills and just needed to be swift and strong.

Within the country, besides the Association acting a little bothersome, there isnt much of a problem. The most difficult is Japan.

What, why are those bastards meddling in another country?

Since there isnt a slime dungeon in Japan yet. Far from A-Rank, not even a C-Rank has appeared, so they have to import everything. But since an A-Rank came from our country, which is close by, theyre having a fit. And, not guild, but at the government level, at that.

I was about to curse. Monkey bastards with no conscience. When was it when it was decided that the government would have minimum interference in guild matters and would mediate through the Association? Was the government interfering and persecuting because it was another country?

Has the government not been prohibited from interfering with foreign guilds yet?

Yeah. Its restricted to ones own country. Still, its not like Haeyeon entered Japan and even the exchange is little, so if you take out familiars, there isnt much damage right now.

Familiars? Why Is one of the monsters you bought, from Japan?

Yoohyun nodded his head.

One high rank monster juvenile. Its held up in a port right now. If it really doesnt work out, I was going to pass it over to Breaker or a different guild.

They sure are acting nasty.

Even if they openly pick a fight, its better for us to resolve it as nicely as possible, so it became annoying. If it really doesnt work out, we can also ask the Association, the government side, but it would be best to not be indebted like that.

They wouldnt interfere for you on their own? No matter what, its still their countrys guild.

They probably would interfere if it goes too far. The governments interference with guilds being minimized is a double-edged sword, so normally its great but in these cases, its difficult.

So getting a slime dungeon didnt mean constant profit. I had guessed that the other guilds in the country would pick a fight, but suddenly it was Japan. Still, it probably was better than giving it to someone else.

For looking at your skills, just tell me whenever you have time. It wouldnt be hard for me to make time.

I could take a day or so off from looking after monsters, and besides that, the schedule ah, the broadcast.

Did I have to go?

Han Yoojin-nims final Awakened Person rank has been determined to be B.

The Hunter Association employee said with a smile.

An eternal F-Rank jumped up to B in one stroke. Wow. If all my titles and skills were revealed, even A-Rank could be possible, but I was satisfied with this much. Unless your stats were around B-Rank at minimum, you should take it easy.

If there are objections to the determined rank, please go through the information center to submit the contents of and related materials for the complaint within 10 business days.

When there was a large gap between stats and skills like with me, usually the Awakened Person rank was determined in two ways. The rank of the dungeon one is able to attack, or through a meeting within the Association.

I was the latter of course. With my current abilities, it would be hard to attack even an F-Rank without my equipment. Even if I got an adult S-Rank monsters help, C-Ranks and higher would be dangerous. Since I had a glass body that would pass over to the afterlife with one accidentally flung over piece of debris.

A B-Rank, isnt that too low?

When I received the reissued license, because it was Yerim who was waiting, she blurted out sullenly. Next to her, A-Rank Hunter Kim Jiyeon was standing. The two people followed me for my protection.

Rank measurement is supposed to prioritize dungeon attacks. If your stats rank is F, no matter how good your skills are, A-Rank is the highest you can get.

Though it might be different if you had an incredible defense skill and could completely protect yourself.

I listened a reasonable amount to Yerims unsatisfied grumbling and got in the car. Maybe rumors about me hadnt spread much because there werent any people approaching. Though there were gazes peeking from afar.

Ahjussi, when will you look at my skills?

Yerim pestered as soon as she sat in the car backseat. After safely getting 10 levels and Pale Rain, it was that talk daily.

I told you to come after getting two more.

Even 20 levels is far, much less 30 levels! Ah, do you want to go into a dungeon with me? If you get 20 levels, you might get another good skill.

I hadnt gotten the 10 levels skill either. Did you think one would come out because it was 20 levels? Before that, even the dungeon rank didnt suit.

Dont say nonsense. Right, I heard youre filming too?

Yes, you know the Association said that three A-Rank and higher Hunters have to accompany you if youre going a film a broadcast with monsters. While theyre at it, apparently theyre going to make a Hunter feature too. They said Moon Hyuna unni[2] was going to appear too.

Why that woman again. Did a guild leader have nothing to do?

But why unni? Im younger than the Breaker Guild Leader, okay?

If she isnt married, then obviously shes an unni.

What about me?

You arent married but you have kids. You say dad is to Peace at anything.

I felt wronged. It was true I was raising Peace, but there was the barrier of species so why would you treat me like a dad?

Dont discriminate, and be fair.

Then Ill tell Hyuna unni that, about unni, ahjussi really-.

Thinking on it, she really is an unni! Call her unni.

Thats right, what did age matter? Strength and authority were the best. A woman who swung around a large spear about twice her height as if it was a fly swatter and knocked down monsters was an unni even if she was one hundred and thirty years older instead of thirteen. Yes.

This was the third time going to the broadcasting station. Of course, including before the regression.

The first appearance was when I got a short interview about Yoohyun, and the second was Hunter-related crim hm Well it was something like that.

Those two times common point was that I was treated coldly. But it was different today.

Wow, thats that monster?

Its so cute! This is my first time seeing a monster this close!

The ones that came out of dungeon breaks were all disgusting, but that cat is pretty.

With each step we got attention. 90% of the reason was because of Peace, who was in my arms, but there was a considerable amount of people interested in me.

It was because a newsstory about familiars was up on 9 oclock news last night.

It took quite a long time and reported the huge advantages you could get from having high rank and highest rank familiars.

From the explanation that dungeon attack times would be decreased up to 50%, the response was hot. Comments about familiars covered the portal site and Haeyeon Guild took third in search rankings following the profits of S-Rank dungeons and familiars.

Though my name was actually lower than Yoohyuns.

When the broadcast comes out, well be compared again.

It would be a relief if just ranks were compared, but it was obvious that Id be criticized about my appearance. Saying the brothers really didnt look alike and such. Wasnt it too much comparing me with a guy who could outshine celebrities because he got S-Rank stat compensation?

I should cut off my internet for a while in order to protect my mental state.

Even the waiting room is large.

Before, they didnt even give me a chair, but now there was a comfortable looking sofa, and snacks and drinks prepared on top of a table. To one side, Yerim was getting her hair, which had become disheveled while coming here, and makeup done. And on the sofa.

Come here, hyung-nim!

Breaker Guild Leader Moon Hyuna was sitting with her legs crossed. Why did she keep on calling me hyung-nim?

Hello.

Last time, her face was bare but today it seemed like she had on a little bit of makeup. She really was a beauty, but it would be good if I could just see her face from far away.

Come here quickly and sit. Do you want candy?

I dont really like it.

I pretended not to see her hand patting the seat next to her telling me to sit there, and sat on the opposite sofa. As soon as I sat, I quickly grabbed Peace who was about to jump down.

You cant. Behave.

-Kkeueung

I played with you a lot before we came here. You cant make trouble here.

As the days went by, the activity level was increasing so it was difficult. I really should provide a large residence at least even temporarily; I didnt think I could keep him in the house.

Looks like youve completely fallen into the role of raising kids?

Moon Hyuna moved over to my side in no time and said. Move away.

Please dont stick so close. People will misunderstand if they see.

So what. Youre the person wholl raise my kid.

Fuck, goosebumps. Why would you say it like that? Just then, Yerim yelled as if she wouldnt lose.

Our ahjussi will raise my kid too, you know!

Yerim!

Crazy, what was she saying! No matter if that kid wasnt that kind of kid!

Why not, isnt it true?

Even if its true you cant say it like that!

And Moon Hyuna, stop laughing you demon.

Hyung-nim, I really like you. You wont come to me?

Please extend your invitation after you fill the condition.

Picky.

-Keuheung

Just then, Peace raised his ears. Yerim also shot up from her seat. A step slower, I could feel the flow of air in the surroundings.

What is this?

I knew, but I pretended not to. Moon Hyuna smiled and lightly waved her hand. I saw the Breaker Guild members who came with her explain something to the confused people. But I couldnt hear anything.

I just blocked off sounds. A simple skill application.

It didnt seem that simple. Moon Hyunas skill application ability stood out and was famous. Not yet, but a few years later. Even now, she should be pretty adept.

Is there something you need to say in secret?

Rather than in secret, you have to be careful when you talk behind someones back.

Behind someones back?

Hyung-nim, you really trust your younger brother?

I was wondering what she was going to say; so it was behind my brothers back.

Of course I trust him.

It was such an obvious remark that my forehead automatically wrinkled. At my attitude, Moon Hyuna quirked her lips.

When I first met Han Yoohyun, I thought a kid really is a kid. Since, he ran around saying he would make his own guild, ignoring all the powerful people holding out a hand. I thought he didnt know his place.

For that part, I also thought that my brother didnt know fear. It turned out well but during that, the probability of things collapsing was high.

Of course me, but the MKC Guild Leader also is a puppet leader. How could young kids who were only doing sports be able to get to managing a giant guild? They said I could hand over all the annoying stuff and just take the seat of guild leader and live grandly, so I was like yay and took their hand. The terms arent bad. Its comfortable.

Moon Hyuna continued, shaking a long finger.

Its similar for the Hanshin Guild Leader. A minor employee of a Hanshin Group subsidiary became the presidents son-in-law. Among the countrys five high rank guilds, the real guild leaders are Seseongs Sung Hyunjae and Haeyeons Han Yoohyun, just those two.

Moon Hyuna spoke meaningfully but it wasnt particularly surprising to me. A huge portion of why two of the 3 big guilds collapsed was because of those puppet leaders.

Even Moon Hyuna, who said it was comfortable now, couldnt bear the narrow cage in the end. MKC Guild Leader Choi Sukwon was similar. Though Hanshin stayed to the end, maybe because it was involved through marriage.

Youre not that surprised?

No, I am surprised enough.

Hmm. The response is too lukewarm. It was a young kid who didnt even have an ID card yet. Seeing that kid ultimately make his own guild and cement his place, I was convinced this bastard was a freak. Obviously its not normal, right?

Saying its not normal after seeing his abilities stand out a bit, your words are excessive.

Excessive?

Moon Hyuna laughed dumbfoundedly.

Hyung-nim. Exactly what does hyung-nim think of his younger brother?

Thats

After hesitating a bit, I just spoke. It was something I had been interviewed about before the regression, and wasnt a story I really needed to hide.

He was a good younger brother beyond reproach. Since he was little, he listened well and didnt worry me

Hyung-nim was the one who raised him, right? After losing your parents early. Thats not normal.

She continued, clicking her tongue.

A good younger sibling who listens well in poor household without parents. That doesnt even come up in stories kids see these days. Its not realistic.

To that extent-.

Kids are kids. They get frustrated and angry if somethings lacking, they make trouble to get attention, they compare themselves with other people, and beyond pestering their guardian to buy everything they want, they even resent them. Still, a parent can still adore their kid, but brothers? I also have a younger sibling so I know, but theyre really an enemy bastard. Of course, there are siblings who get along well. In peaceful households where the parents give a lot of care. Even so, they dont not fight. Especially younger brothers are a bunch that need to be put in their place the many older siblings in the world would probably agree?

I was a little taken aback. Was a good younger sibling who listened well really that weird?

You could even say an angel descended down~. But an angel cant trample over people and build a guild.

Moon Hyuna shrugged her shoulders.

I dont intend to come between you. But hyung-nim, itll be good for you to think a little bit more about your brother.

[1] lit. arms [only] bend inwards, an idiom w the above tld meaning.

[2] what girls call their older sisters or close female friends who are older, equiv to hyung/oppa/noona