On the way to the appointed place, my cell phone rang.
When I checked the screen, ssages were continuously posted in the group chat of Team 3
[Jung Taeho] When are you coming, Mister Si?
[Yoon Sehee] Are you late? We're all here now Uncle Si.
[Nam Jinhyuk] Brother, If you're far away, shall we co and pick you up?
When I checked the ti, it was still just before the promised ti.
Wait a minute. Im almost there.
I left a short ssage and hurried my steps.
Soon after, three figures could be seen from afar.
"Mister Si! Here! Here!"
As soon as Taeho found , he waved his hand and shouted.
I laughed casually at the sight of the guy who still doesn't care about his surroundings.
Hey idiot, shut up! Others are looking this way.
What's the matter Shorty? It's because Im happy to see Mister Si. Aren't you glad?"
", of course, I'm glad too. Do you know how long I have been waiting for this day that's not the problem. You idiot!"
The two still seem to bicker.
Still, it felt like a quarrel between close friends, not a war of nerves as it was when they first t.
Of course, they don't think so at all
Hi! How are you all?
Hi, Mister Si!
Oh, hello Uncle.
Long ti no see, brother.
I greeted Taeho, Sehe, and Jin one after another.
Isnt this the first ti we've been together since the last dinner party?
Yeah, I've been asking you to hang out with us, but Brother Si kept refusing saying you're busy.
" Sorry. I was really busy. I took a day off from the farm today, too."
"Oh! You're taking a day off and coming back to work again? Oh, I don't want to imagine."
Taeho shook his whole body at my story and looked disgusted.
The reaction was so funny that a smile ca out once again.
Uncle, aren't you overdoing it?
Sehe asked with a worried look.
It's okay. Its not really that hard. Besides, I have two more days off after today's schedule.
Okay, take care of yourself Uncle.
Thank you for your concern, Sehe.
Sehe bowed slightly shyly.
I felt proud to see her sincerely worried about .
For a mont, I even thought that I would like to have a sister like her.
So why don't you quit the farm and apply for the guild attack squad? You don't have to work so hard just as a reserve.
When interviewed by the guild leader, I expressed a euphemistic refusal that I wont work as an attack squad mber.
However, Jin sotis appealed like this, as if he hasn't given up.
"I told you I won't do it. Farm work is the most important thing to ."
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But he didn't keep bothering once I showed my refusal.
More than that, are your legs better now? You were wearing a cast not too long ago.
I'm fine now Brother. That's why I ca out like this. If I was not completely healed, I would have never been allowed to participate in the guild raid.
It is said that the risk of guild activities has decreased a lot compared to the past, but all risks cannot be ruled out.
Of course, the individual's physical condition was very important.
As we continued our conversation, Jin, who secretly checked the ti, murmured.
If we think about the distance to the destinationI think its about ti to leave."
Soon we got into the car, and the vehicle carrying four people drove fast on the highway.
Of course, Jin sat in the driver's seat, Taeho in the passenger seat, while Sehe and I sat side by side in the back seat.
Jin, how long does it take to reach the destination?
Well, the navigation says a little over an hour. I guess we'll be there in an hour and a half."
Jin, you said we're going to Chuncheon city, right?
Yes. Were going to clean up a dium-sized Rift that ford near Chuncheon. The risk rating is probably not very high.
First Rift raid schedule after joining the Guardians Guild.
The new guild mbers who joined around the sa ti as us have already completed their first Rift raid.
I was assigned a late schedule because I was busy with my farm work.
Originally, Taeho and Sehe should have finished their raid earlier, but they also postponed their schedule because they wanted to go with .
By the way Jin. We're not the only ones going into the Rift, are we?"
Yes, the three of you are still probationary guild mbers, so according to the rules of the guild, experienced guild mbers must follow you while entering a Rift. Maybe three more guild mbers will join us.
Then a total of seven people?
If you raid a dium-sized Rift that is not dangerous, four or six people will be enough, but since three of them are first-ti raiders, additional mbers are added to support you.
Taeho said in a frustrated voice.
Oh, that's not funny. Too many people will reduce my chances of showing my ability.
Hahahahah! You don't have to worry about that. The purpose of this raid is to help the trainee guild mbers adapt to raiding a Rift. So you don't have to worry about the opportunity to showcase your ability.
Then, will all the other people gather at their destination separately?
Well, that's.
Jin made a slightly embarrassed look at my question.
Taeho and Sehe also beca quiet for a mont.
I felt sothing unnatural and kept looking at the driver's seat through the rearview mirror.
In the end, Jin, who couldn't stand the pressure, slowly opened his mouth.
Youre not supposed to co on your own for the Rift raids. It's common to move after gathering with all the raiding mbers. It's all the more so in the case of new guild mbers."
Huh? Then shouldn't we move like this? You didn't tell that, did you?
You had an appointnt today, so we couldn't help it. I said I'd take you there myself because I thought you'd be late if you ca on your own."
I certainly rembered that conversation, as Jin offered a ride when I said I was busy with the visit to the Research Institute.
Then what about Taeho and Sehe?"
"These kids."
"..?"
Sehe, who was averting her gaze, looked at and opened her mouth.
I heard that we were supposed to travel together by bus. When I heard that Mr.Jin and Uncle were going together, I just ca here.
Taeho, you too?
Uh, yes Mister Si.
I looked a little disappointed when I figured out what happened.
I just wanted to talk to you a little bit more I'm sorry Uncle."
I thought it'd be fun to get together, Mister.
What if you guys move as you please? What would other guild mbers think?
When I expressed my disappointnt at their immature behavior, the two couldn't say anything and bowed their heads.
JIN, you should've stopped them. You've been in the guild for quite a while, don't you?
I know what you're talking about. But I had an idea, so I brought them together.
What do you an?
The situation is a little complicated There are so people in the guild who don't like Taeho or Sehe.
What?
I asked back in surprise.
Why would they hate a fellow guild mber?"
There's a lot of talk among guilds because of what happened in the Poison Ant cave.
Why?
Its a general idea that there must be at least six skilled guild mbers to raid a cave like Poison Ant cave."
I rembered how hard it was for us while staying in the Poison Ant cave.
Everyone had a near-death experience during that ti.
But three people, who had little experience in raid combat had perfectly defeated the Queen of the Poison ant cave. What do you think people would think of such a situation?
Maybe it's hard to believe?
That's right, and the word that the guild is going to hire one of them as a backup for the attack squad has intensified the atmosphere. Guild mbers who have been active for a long ti and have not been selected as attackers felt deprived.
The situation got sorted out in my head. In a word
They're jealous?
Yes. Of course, not all guild mbers feel like that. There are a lot of guild mbers who felt happy for a talented person joining the guild. But no matter how good an organization is, they always have one or two crooked people, don't they?
It will be a problem if one such person is in todays raid team.
Actually, there's such a person in the raid you will be joining this ti. I thought he might say bad things to the mbers when I'm not with them. So I just decided to take them with us."
After hearing Jin's side story, I understood his behavior.
I never expected such a problem would occur within the guild.
When I saw Taeho and Sehe, who was slightly depressed, I felt sorry for them.
"JIN, what should we do now to make everyone shut up?"
"It's simple. You just have to show off your skills. If you show it yourself, people who chatter behind you will naturally disappear."
I liked Jin's way of approach.
If they doubt our skills, we just have to show them our skills properly so that they don't say anything again.
I spoke to Taeho and Sehe in a confident voice.
Cheer up, guys! If its like this, we have to show what Team 3 is made of. After this raid, no one should doubt your skills !
Fortunately, the two people's faces brightened up as if they were encouraged by my words.
You're right Mister! Ill show them properly today.
I'll do my best, Uncle.
Jin nodded his head hearing our conversation.
Let's keep up the good montum. They'll probably be surprised if you show only half the skills you guys showed in the Poison Ant Cave."
The atmosphere in the car heated up with passion.
Guardians Guild mbers heading to Chuncheon by bus.
Two n and one woman.
Among them, the most elderly man in his 30s showed signs of discomfort.
The new guild mbers will co to the destination without gathering. Hmm, that's a little too much.
I heard that Nam Jinhyuk will be bringing them.
I never thought such an attitude would co from Nam Jinhyuk. No matter who they are, they have to follow the rules when they are in the guild."
That's that's true.
The woman reluctantly agreed with the mans words.
As he continued to complain, a man wearing glasses who was listening quietly to the conversation next to him spoke.
They might have had urgent business to attend to. There must be a good reason why Nam Jinhyuk is bringing them on his own."
Yes, maybe what Choi said is right?"
Oh! Dont we have other business to attend to? You have to put the guild's work first. Above all, they are the new guild mber."
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Even the words of the man wearing glasses couldnt calm down the rugged mans voice.
He raised his voice even more.
Its all because everyone is praising them for catching the Queen Poison Ant. What are you going to do later if they already have such a bad habit of not obeying guild rules Tsk.
Nam Jinhyuk would have killed the Queen by himself? What could the novices, who are still wet behind the ears, can do?"
What do they an by outstanding talent? Has anyone seen their abilities? People are being swayed by the exaggerated rumors.
Honestly, Is the guild managent out of their mind, planning on giving the backup attacker position to such a novice, its ridiculous.
The man constantly kept bad-mouthing the new guild mbers.
The man in the glasses turned his head towards the window, feeling his head throbbing.
The woman looked very embarrassed, too.
Haaa, this person doesn't change.
Cho Jaeheon.
He's been in the Guardians Guild for quite a while.
His skills arent bad since he had been in the guild for a long ti, but he wasn't good enough to be selected for the attack squad.
In the end, since he was not included in the attack squad, he beca irritated about the talented newcors entering the guild.
He also had a history of being an to Nam Jinhyuk, a backup attacker in the attack squad right now.
As the new guild mbers received a lot of attention together with shocking events and talents, his inferiority complex seed to have intensified.
I hope everything will be fine
Choi Sunoh was worried about the new guild mbers.
At that ti at one Service area
Taeho freaked out when he saw Sehe sprinkling salt on Braised potato.
Ah! Why are you sprinkling salt on Braised potato?
Huh? Aren't we supposed to sprinkle salt?
Of course, We should sprinkle sugar!
We all eat it with salt in our house.
We only eat it with sugar.
This ti again, the two people's tastes are sharply different.
I broke in between the two and cald them down.
Guys, why are you fighting like this?
Their persistent eyes turned towards this ti.
You prefer salt, don't you Uncle?
No, you prefer sugar, don't you Mister?
I'm sorry. I'll buy you one more. Just eat it separately.
Buying another whole Braised potato and I handed it to Taeho to quell the fight.
Seeing the two people fighting when they were together, I rembered the children who would be playing well at ho without fighting.
Jin also shook his head looking at the two.
You two are still young. Fighting over food. They have a lot more to experience."
I know, right.
Madam, can I have so ketchup, please? Oh, thank you.
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Jin sprinkled ketchup on top of the Braised potato we will be sharing.
Jin? Do you usually put ketchup on it?
Oh, isn't this better than salt or sugar?
I think that's a little over the line?
No, what's wrong with ketchup?
Taeho and Sehe suddenly got into the conversation.
Honestly, ketchup is better than salt?
What happened to your tongue? How can ketchup be better than salt?
You guys don't know yet. You dip fries in ketchup. right?
I quietly walked away from the three hotly debating people.
Madam, I'm sorry, can I have one more Braised potato?
Leaving behind the potato incident at the Service area, we diligently drove on the highway and entered Chuncheon city.
(To be Continued on May 30 {MON})
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