Baek Huiwon had inford Seora that Kang Sejun was investigating the system administrator. However, she hadn’t anticipated that he would bring up the topic imdiately, causing her heart to race.
【Your poker face is shaking. Activates ‘Title—A Thousand Masks’ to the extre.】
Impressive. Keep it up, A Thousand Masks!
“System administrator… Could it be soone who manages the system we use?” Seora pondered, her expression serious. “If that information gets out, it could have serious consequences.”
It was a very casual performance. Thanks to that, Kang Sejun shook his head, not noticing her strangeness at all. “I’m not sure. I’ve only heard of them in my fifth life. I don’t even know if they really exist.”
Despite her calm deanor, her heart was pounding. Baek Huiwon had warned her not to discuss system administrators casually, but what about Kang Sejun? Unlike her, he was still uncertain about their existence. Was it safe to talk about it?
“Still, you must have heard sothing… How did you co to know about it?” she asked.
“During my battle in the Labyrinth. I can’t disclose any further details,” Kang Sejun replied.
“Considering the unusual nature of this situation, I think you should report it to the association or WDO.”
“No. Nothing is certain yet. Reporting it now would only add to the confusion.”
“Is it dangerous?”
“Well, maybe it is, or maybe it isn’t.”
Seora couldn’t probe further for fear of raising suspicion.
She couldn’t believe Kang Sejun had discovered this while fighting in the Labyrinth. How had he managed to live through his fifth life?
“Well, should I ask Seong Jarim?”
“…”
Seora nearly hiccuped in shock. “Why Seong Jarim?” she finally asked.
“Baek Huiwon ntioned that she’s as unique as . I thought maybe she possessed a special ability like a regressor. Since she actually lived in a dungeon and made it out alive, she might have so knowledge.”
It’ll be dangerous to act like I know sothing, right?
Seora knew that Seong Jarim wouldn’t disclose her role as the contractee for the system administrator, so she decided to let the matter go.
‘Until I understand why Kang Sejun is searching for the system administrator, I should keep my identity as the contractee a secret.’
It would be problematic if Kang Sejun tried to harm or manipulate the administrator by using her life as leverage. Thus, until he revealed the full story, Seora had no intention of revealing the truth.
“Talking to you always complicates things, including my brother, the association’s president, and now the system administrator you ntioned.”
“Don’t worry too much about it. I’ll inform you once I find out more,” Kang Sejun reassured her.
When Kang Sejun spoke awkwardly, Seora responded lightheartedly, saying, “That’s enough.” All she really wanted to know was how he ca to know about the system administrator and what he intended to do with that information.
“I apologize for adding complexity to your thoughts, but it helped clear my own mind, and the conversation was worthwhile.”
“You weren’t the only one who gained sothing from it.”
“Well, that’s true. Thanks to you being alive, three people can live without any problems. If you’re okay, they’ll be okay too.”
As Seora nodded silently, a sudden frown appeared on her face. “Wait, three people? Are you including ? Or is it referring to my god?”
Kang Sejun chuckled and replied, “What are you talking about? I’m referring to Director Do. I always wondered why he was so clumsy, but it seems he was like this even when you were alive.”
Seora remained puzzled despite Kang Sejun’s laughter. “Director Do? Why is he included?”
“Why? Don’t tell you don’t know?”
“What?”
“Director Do and Yun Jaeheon are childhood friends. Director Do also ntioned that he knew Yun Jaeheon’s sister.”
What? Who is friends with whom? Who knows ?
“He blad himself when Yun Jaeheon’s sister he promised to protect died. Didn’t you know?”
“…”
Seora’s face turned blank as the realization sank in. Do Junyeong and Yun Jaeheon were childhood friends? She knew he was caring for her, but she never expected it to be connected to their past friendship.
‘Wait. If he’s a close childhood friend of my brother, then could he be…?’
The shy friend of Jaeheon who could barely say hello and always averted his gaze.
As far as Seora knew, he was the only friend who had kept in touch with Jaeheon even after he entered Athena.
‘Oh, dear.’
Could it be that the shy person was Director Do? Seora’s head spun with the revelation. What on earth is happening? What is going on!?
***
After completing their work in the Cheorwon Dungeon, Jarim’s new house was finally ready. Seora also found herself liberated.
“As of today, your assistant duties for Seong Jarim co to an end. Thank you for your hard work,” Do Junyeong stated.
However, despite hearing the words she longed for, Seora couldn’t et Do Junyeong’s gaze properly. It was driving her crazy. She couldn’t believe that the shy boy she rembered from her childhood was none other than Do Junyeong. The realization had hit her like a whirlwind.
Why hadn’t Do Junyeong made it obvious? How could she have completely forgotten?
“Seong Jarim’s new house is ready. We’ve furnished it with all the essentials, including a bed, so you can move in today.”
“I actually enjoyed the hotel life. Too bad,” Jarim remarked, taking the paper with the address and leaning on Seora’s shoulder. Seora couldn’t help but think, “No wonder you think it’s too bad.” She had taken care of all the cleaning for Jarim at the hotel.
‘Finally, I’m free!’
Seora clenched her fists tightly. She didn’t feel any disappointnt at all. She was thrilled because she could now enjoy the luxurious hotel life with her own money. The compensation she received for the successful raid of the Cheorwon Dungeon, which had been deposited into her bank account earlier, was substantial.
This was the kind of luxury that high-level Hunters got to experience. Oh, how delightful it was!
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