Chapter 95 part2
(TL: It seems that there is confusion regarding the "part 2" bit in the title. As some readres have correctly pointed out that, yes, the exact same chapter title has been used in the past. Thus, "part 2".)
"…You, what?"
It was an afternoon.
Just like any other day, Sae-Jin in the Hero Orc Form weled Kim Yu-Rin, only to be met with quite an unexpected proposal.
"An aid?"
The changes in the Orc's facial expression was probably the most honest he had shown in ages. And that displayed how absurd her proposal was.
"…Yes. It is a very powerful Monster. If Mister Orc can fight with us, then there's a chance that the number of victims might decrease…"
Kim Yu-Rin was seriously trying to convince one Monster to help her slay another Monster.
The Orc carefully studied her appearance while feeling his mouth bee numb. But he couldn't spot a single sign that she was joking at all.
"Also, you are the perfect natural enemy of this Monster bird. With that powerful shock wave you create…"
"You, want me to fight alongside humans?"
Even the 'human' Kim Sae-Jin found this notion ridiculous.
Of course, if he did choose to step up, then he'd bee a powerful ally. But a cooperative hunting - a raid - needed a perfect teamwork as the lives of each and every participants were on the line. But she wanted a Monster to butt in there? Not just the Knights but even the regular civilians would intervene and say no.
Was she under the delusion of thinking that he was a 'human' since he could speak? Or was she still just too na??ve? The Orc gazed down at her with slightly criticising eyes.
"I am well aware of Mister Orc's worries. However…"
"Forget it. You want to talk nonsense, then go away."
Even before Kim Yu-Rin could finish, the Orc coldly cut her off.
"Eh? Huh?"
Originally, Orcs loved to fight, plus the Hero Orc helped humans out before not to mention that he was on friendly terms with her. That was why she came here to speak to him but now, she was getting flustered by his cold refusal.
"I play with you a few times, and now you've gone mad. I said, go away, now."
She tried to say something in reply, but the Orc just shook his head to show there was nothing more left to say and vacated his seat. All she could do was to blankly stare at his back.
Seeing such a cold and decisive attitude, she almost thought that she saw a hologram containing the words 'favourable impression with the target has fallen' rising before her eyes, just like how someone with a particular Trait had described it to her.
*
The world's attention was naturally drawn towards the Boss level Monster that had appeared in South Korea in ages. The date the Raven Knights Order set for the subjugation was 25th of July, which meant there were still some time left until then. So, many TV stations busily moved around, getting ready for this massive, massive event.
First thing they did was to interview the ten participants of the raiding team - starting off with Yi Hye-Rin, then Song Min-Yu, Joo Hah-Yeoung, Kim Yu-Rin as well as other High Tier and Highest Tier Knights, and even….
"Yes. It's true that our Guild has decided to supply the potions." (Sae-Jin)
…Even including Kim Sae-Jin.
Although his expression clearly displayed his confusion at why he was being interviewed, as he and the PD conducting this interview had a good history that went back a long way, Sae-Jin didn't say much and agreed to do it.
"But we heard that it's more than just potions, however? Aren't you letting Miss Yi Hye-Rin borrow something quite special as well?" (Interviewer)
"Oh, that. Yes, as a fellow Guild member has requested for it, I'm lending a Griffin out to her." (Sae-Jin)
Three days ago, the Raven Knights Order asked to borrow a Griffin for the Boss raid. At first,
Sae-Jin was curious as to why they needed one, but after receiving a call from Yi Hye-Rin, he understood their reason.
She loved being around and taking care of Griffins so much so that whenever she didn't have anything lined up in her schedule, she kept riding on Griffins until to the point of taking away the title of the "Griffin Rider" off Joo Ji-Hyuk. So, she and a Griffin together definitely presented a great tactical advantage in this raid.
As an aside, the Griffin in this case was not Muffin, but Muffin's male offspring.
Around six months ago, Muffin got married (?) to a Griffin that was a little bit - in other words, by a lot - younger than her and the number of cubs she produced was now sitting at 13 so far.
Well, the husband (?) in this case was drying up like a mummified husk thanks to Muffin's voracious sexual appetite, but whatever.
Kim Sae-Jin selected the male Griffin out of the 13 'kids' that was the closest to Yi Hye-Rin for this Boss raid.
"That is so amazing. By the way, there seems to be a strange atmosphere brewing between the Raven and the Dawn currently. What are your thoughts regarding this development?" (Interviewer)
"…A strange atmosphere?" (Sae-Jin)
"Yes, sir. Isn't it true that you, the Guild Master, are quite close to the Dawn? Well, there are suspicions that you're switching your allegiances to the Raven, after showing a great deal of support in this group hunt, the so-called Boss raid."
The PD was mindful of the Guild's influence so he chose his words carefully.
In all honesty, the PD asking such questions was the sign of how powerful 'The Monster' had grown. Now normally, it would be the Societies that would be mindful of the Knights Orders and Wizard Towers, but with The Monster, it was the other way around - both the Orders and Towers were trying to make sure to get on the Guild's good side instead.
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