Chapter 4: The Client (1)
The scenery around him started to blur and run like ink in water.
Upon arriving at Han Seo-yeons officetel, Kang-hoo finally relaxed and let go of all his burdens.
Not because he naively trusted her, but because she had always been foolishly trusting of him.
Despite the affection they shared until their breakup, they had beco nothing more than parts of each others past.
Han Seo-yeon had always kept him in her heart.
Even after the breakup, she couldnt forget him.
Thats why he trusted her.
Even if others betrayed him, she couldnt, still clinging to her lingering feelings.
Han Seo-yeon was also a hunter.
Her level, at 150, was considerably higher than Kang-hoos.
From the mont they t, Kang-hoo had seen information about her constellation.
As a hunter, he considered her far more advanced than himself.
Han Seo-yeon looked at Kang-hoo with a pitying expression.
Although he looked much better than when she first brought him to her officetel, his face was still pale.
What exactly happened to you? Were you kidnapped or sothing?
She sighed deeply with a distressed look.
Kang-hoo responded to her rhetorical question.
I was kidnapped by Eclipse.
He had woken from a deep sleep so ti before.
He was just resting with his eyes closed.
Even this was enough to feel his body rapidly recovering.
Oppa, didnt you sleep?
No, I slept well, thanks to you.
Kang-hoo shook his head.
Ti had changed Han Seo-yeon too; her appearance was different.
Her once waist-length black hair had been cut short, and her body was more muscular and tanned than before.
The last ti they spoke, she was just a novice entering the world of hunters.
Now, she seed like a veteran hunter who had seen and survived it all.
Eclipse Were you dragged to the magic stone mine? Theyre known for kidnapping hunters.
Mana is essential for mining magic stones, so a low-level hunter like
was an easy target.
How difficult it must have been for you, oppa Im sorry. If I had kept in touch more often, this wouldnt have happened.
Tears seed ready to fall from Han Seo-yeons eyes.
Before her emotions could deepen, Kang-hoo replied coldly.
You dont need to apologize for my fate, just as I dont comnt on yours.
But.
Lets leave it at that. This is the first and last ti Ill be indebted to you. Lets call it even.
Pretending to be cold on the outside when youre not You havent changed, oppa. Its obvious.
Theres nothing good about being associated with
anymore. Eclipse might track .
Oppa, Im a hunter too. Level 150. Ive reached a level where ordinary ones cant easily ss with .
Good. Use that strength for yourself. You dont need to worry about .
Instead of responding, Han Seo-yeon nodded silently, accepting his words.
Kang-hoo was known not to open up easily once he had closed off.
Knowing his nature well, she didnt press further.
Instead, she offered him so prepared items, continuing the conversation.
Here are so new clothes for you to change into, and a clean, untraceable smartphone.
It seems your guild is operating cautiously in a grey area.
Yes. And heres one million won. I only took out as much as necessary, thinking you might refuse more.
Okay.
Ive also prepared so basic materials. If youre not planning to go to Seoul right away, it might be good to look at these.
The materials Han Seo-yeon handed him concerned unofficial rcenary groups, not formal guilds.
This was precisely the information Kang-hoo needed.
Joining a guild would be too risky for him.
He needed to minimize contact with The Thirteen Stars, as Jang Si-hwans influence extended to many dostic guilds.
Even if there was no direct connection to Jang Si-hwan, the possibility of falling under the influence of The Thirteen Stars was high.
In other words, it wasnt safe.
At the mont, The Thirteen Stars, or rather their underlings, were unaware of the constellation Dinsion Plunderer.
But once they beca aware, relentless pursuit and elimination attempts would follow.
Thats why being an independent client who only accepted tasks from rcenary groups, without worrying about guilds or cri syndicates, was the best fit.
An independent client beca a complete stranger once the task was done, with no further entanglent.
Seeing Kang-hoo focused on one place for a while, Han Seo-yeon added,
I can connect you to the nearest rcenary group. An acquaintance of mine is the leader.
Any issue with using an alias?
Not at all. They wont ask anything beyond a basic level scan and verification.
Then, connect
there. It might be my last request.
Why do you keep saying last? Think of it as paying back the love and care youve given .
Seo-yeon.
Yes?
Dont get trapped in the past.
Han Seo-yeons hand paused as she was about to contact her acquaintance at the rcenary group.
Struck by the deep resonance of Kang-hoos words, she wiped her reddened eyes and made the call.
At the sa ti, she spoke to Kang-hoo with a voice strained to suppress her emotions.
Take care, oppa. Always stay healthy.
I wish the sa for you.
With that, all past affection was buried in that mont.
Preparations moved swiftly.
The connection was made, and a eting place with the rcenary group leader was set near Daejeon Station.
After a brief hug with Han Seo-yeon, Kang-hoo stepped into a taxi heading back to Daejeon Station.
He then briefly examined the items he had acquired during his escape.
The axe seed unnecessary, as he had no skill in wielding such weapons.
He could sell it later for a decent price, as there were hunters who specialized in axes.
[Necklace of Favorable Winds]
[Grade: 7]
[Agility
15]
[Bracelet of Rising Vitality]
[Grade: 6]
[Stamina
25]
[1 additional stamina recovery per minute]
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