As ntioned once, ghan was a Western beauty with a cat-like appearance. To further describe her physical characteristics: her skin was exceptionally fair, her hair was a light shade of brown, and even though she was an S-rank hunter, she always wore her fraless glasses. She liked dark-toned sleek suits and wore them often with matching shoes.
Therefore, when ghan dressed in a suit and sat silently in the backseat of Bernard Yoo's car, she seed to exemplify the definition of professionalism through her appearance alone.
Contrary to her usual appearance, currently, ghans hair was tied back comfortably and she was wearing round and slightly foolish-looking glasses as well as gray pants and a hoodie, the source of which was unknown, with the hood covering her face. As she entered Choi Yu-Seongs house, she stopped in her tracks and looked back with her hood still covering her face.
"Youre back, Mr. Choi," ghan said, tilting her head with a smile in greeting. She and Yu-Seong had arrived at the house at the sa ti.
Her outfit was completely gray that ghan would blend in with the background as if she were a cent statue. She tossed aside the three-striped slippers that Choi Yu-Seong normally wore when he went out to the nearby market and held up a white plastic bag filled to the brim with the logo of a nearby mart.
"I went grocery shopping. Bernard wants to have a party.
Yu-Seong had been quite satisfied to see her in real life, as she embodied the cold and resolute character of "ghan" as depicted in the original novel. So he was speechless when he saw her like this, with a completely different appearance from her usual cold self.
Touching his forehead, Yu-Seong asked, Wheres Bernard?
He is sitting quietly on the sofa and watching TV, ghan replied.
"At leasthe seems to know his own situation well," Yu-Seong comnted.
"Oh, I'm fine. There are fewer people who recognize than Bernard, and most of all... If I walk around like this, even my acquaintances wouldn't recognize ."
"I understand," said Yu-Seong.
ghans current appearance was a big enough change that even Choi Yu-Seong would have unknowingly passed by her on the street.
"If you don't mind, I would like to cook the party food myself," said ghan.
"Isn't that a question you should ask before going grocery shopping?"
"...Youre right."
"Sothing is strange, but anyway..." Choi Yu-Seong let out a short sigh and walked past ghan toward the living room. ghan and Jin Yu-Ri followed him.
He then continued, "So you are a good cook?"
"According to Bernard, my cooking is second best after his mother's," ghan replied.
"Oh, that's great. I don't have any talent for cooking..." said Yu-Ri.
"It's actually easier than you think once you start My cooking skills have improved as I have been taking care of Bernard..."
While listening to their comfortable conversation, Yu-Seong took a few steps and looked in the living room. He saw Bernard sitting with a stiff posture, like a soldier in his military days. He casually asked, "What are you doing?"
Bernard got up from his seat and smiled sheepishly. "Oh, for so reason, I felt embarrassed when the owner of the house wasnt in. I cant seemto relax.
"You feel that way all of a sudden? You even changed ghans clothes said Yu-Seong.
"Thats a necessary step for a perfect disguise. In any case, did your mission go well? You know, your father is quite infamous for being scary," replied Bernard Yoo as he raised his right hand, making a gesture like a horn.
"He's not as scary as his reputation, and furthermore, isnt it impolite to talk about soone else's father that way?"
"Yeah, I guess. Sorry, if the joke was too harsh, Yu-Seong," said Bernard Yoo.
In truth, even Choi Yu-Seong couldn't understand why he himself was reacting so sensitively to this matter. Since he had received a quick apology, Yu-Seong didn't dwell on it. Instead, he turned his attention back to ghan and said, "Anyway, Ms. ghan? Sorry for not knowing your surna and addressing you that way.
"It's okay. Just call ghan. Anyway, youre also a friend of Bernard's," replied ghan.
"Thank you for saying that. Oh, and I'll leave the food to you. Actually, I really like to eat good food," said Yu-Seong.
"That's good to hear. I won't disappoint you," ghan said with a nod. She then headed to the kitchen. Even though the housekeepers also offered to help her, it seed like she wanted to be alone to focus on cooking.
"Don't worry too much. ghan really is a good cook," said Bernard Yoo.
"It seems like you prefer western food," comnted Yu-Seong.
"No, ghan is actually an expert in Korean cuisine. Since the beginning, she learned to cook because of ," said Bernard Yoo.
"Oh... I'm definitely starting to look forward to it."
Bernard Yoo nodded in response to Yu-Seong's words, conveying that it would be worth Yu-Seong's anticipation.
Now that the hoowner has arrived, I can relax a bit. May I also request so clothing to change into?" Bernard Yoo asked.
Yu-Seong turned to Yu-Ri and said, "Just any comfortable workout clothes will do. As for the size... I think just sothing large will suffice.
"I'll go grab so," Yu-Ri said. With a quick glance at Bernard Yoos muscular physique, she headed towards the room where the clothes were kept.
With just the two of them left, Bernard Yoo scratched his head and spoke with a sowhat awkward expression.
"To be honest, my grandfather is quite scary. He pretends hes not, but there are monts when he's quite tough. I just thought that maybe you might be in a similar situation.
"Don't worry about what was said earlier. Youve already apologized for it," said Yu-Seong.
"But its still on my mind. In any case, from my perspective, this is a situation where I'm in debt to you... "
Just then, the doorbell of Yu-Seongs house suddenly rang. The maid, who had moved hastily, looked at the visitor's face through the intercom and was surprised. "...Young master?"
At the maid's cautious words, Yu-Seong looked at the intercom screen and saw the visitors face. "Kim Do-Jin?"
- Hey, Choi Yu-Seong, are you ho?
It was the visit of a third unexpected guest.
***
The living room was now occupied by three n. In the center of the sofa sat Yu-Seong, on the left was Bernard Yoo, and on the right was Kim Do-Jin. An eerie silence filled the room as they sat there staring at one another. Except ghan who was cooking, even Jin Yu-Ri only watched from a distance. The entire atmosphere was strangely tense.
Kim Do-Jin eventually broke the silence, asking, "Bernard Yoo, why are you here?
"Where I am is none of your business. But why are you calling informally like that?"
"Choi Yu-Seong. Explain this," said Do-Jin.
"I don't see why he should answer when I refuse to," said Bernard Yoo.
When Choi Yu-Seong looked uncomfortable and scratched the back of his head, Kim Do-Jin gave him a confused look. He cried out, "Choi Yu-Seong, don't you feel wronged? I heard that you beca Mana-deficient because of your fight with this foolish guy. How could you..."
"Hey, wait a minute. How do you even know about that?" said Yu-Seong.
Yu-Seongs Mana-deficiency was no longer a secret. It was now a rumor that had spread throughout the neighborhood. In the case of the Cheon-Ji Group, it seed that Choi Woo-Jae had spread the rumor intentionally, but it raised the question of how Kim Do-Jin had also heard the rumor.
"The association chairman told ," Do-Jin replied.
"The association chairman? The chairman of the Player Association?" asked Yu-Seong.
"Yes. He heard it from the Cheon-Ji Groups chairman. He was saddened by the loss of such a great talent in South Korea.
As expected, rumors spread quickly once soone started talking about it.
"That information will be updated soon," said Bernard Yoo.
"What do you an?"
"Choi Yu-Seong is not Mana-deficient."
"I didnt ask you, did I?" said Do-Jin.
"You've got an attitude. Were you like this before? On TV, you seed to be quite witty and gentle," pointed out Bernard Yoo.
"Perhaps he would have won all the awards at the Cannes Film Festival, if he was an actor," replied Yu-Seong with a grin as he shook his shoulders.
For so reason, the atmosphere had beco strange, but the feeling of the three n being together was not uncomfortable. Kim Do-Jin seed a bit more sharp-tongued than usual, but that was a minor thing.
'After all, the two of them did beco colleagues in the original novel.'
In fact, it wouldn't be bad for them to beco acquainted with each other at this point.
"Wait, by the way, why did you co looking for after you heard that I beca Mana-deficient?"
"The reason should be obvious. I was worried," said Do-Jin.
"...Are you crazy?"
"I need to use your ability soday. If you lose your power in a negligible victory or defeat like this... Well, if that were the case, I would have been disappointed." Kim Do-Jin wore a cold expression and stood up from his seat. He said, "Anyway, I'm glad to know that you're fine. I'll leave now. It was a pointless errand.
"See ya, brat," Bernard Yoo said, waving Do-Jin off as if he were chasing him away.
Kim Do-Jin looked at Choi Yu-Seong with an unreadable smile before leaving.
'What? What's going on?'
Choi Yu-Seong wondered as he looked back at Do-Jin with a questioning look.
'Co to think of it, in the original novel, these two also had a similarly rough start.
The rough start wouldnt last long and the two of them, while clearing difficult dungeons and repelling demon invasions, would develop a deep camaraderie with each other. Although the current sensitive atmosphere was strange, Yu-Seong decided not to worry about it too much.
After all, it's a future event that the two of them will beco colleagues.
Eventually, they would et each other when the right ti ca.
While Yu-Seong had that thought in mind, Kim Do-Jin, who was leaving the house, suddenly halted his steps. He looked towards the kitchen where ghan was cooking. He tilted his head and let out a sigh, Hmm
Bernard Yoo paid no attention to Kim Do-Jin's behavior and spoke to Yu-Seong. "Ah, isnt this sll amazing? ghan is making Budae Jjigae[1]. It's one of my favorite dishes. It pairs perfectly with alcohol.
As Yu-Seong sniffed the air, he realized the sll that ca from the kitchen was fascinating.
"The quality of this Budae Jjigae relies on the ham being used. We don't skimp on the cost and use good quality ham. But if it's too salty, it ruins the taste. ghan has a good handle on that," explained Bernard Yoo.
"I fully agree," said Kim Do-Jin, who, for so reason, had returned to the sofa. He appeared to have changed his mind about leaving the house.
"You...?" Bernard Yoo looked at Do-Jin with a baffled expression.
Kim Do-Jin did not look at Bernard Yoo. He simply looked straight at Yu-Seong and asked, Don't tell you're not going to offer a al as a guest?
When Choi Yu-Seong thought about it, Do-Jin was an extre fan of Budae Jjigae. Yu-Seong smiled wryly at the sudden realization. He said, "It's not a al, it's a party..."
"It doesn't matter. I can just eat and go."
Yu-Seong wore a strange smile and looked at Kim Do-Jin, who gave a threatening glare. It was as if Do-Jin would kill him if he refused. Yu-Seong nodded.
I'm growing increasingly fond of him.
Yu-Seong was aware that Kim Do-Jin was a dangerous person, but he didn't think of refusing him as a guest at this point.
'Well, it's true that he has so kind of positive interest for at the mont...'
Rather than being scared, it was better to use the relationship properly. Yu-Seong thought as he nodded.
Just then, soone opened the closed door and entered the living room in a hurry. They shouted, "Choi Yu-Seong!"
Noo-nim?
It was Choi Mi-Na. Without paying attention to the people around Yu-Seong, including Bernard Yoo and Kim Do-Jin, she grabbed Yu-Seong's shoulder with a trembling gaze. She exclaid, "I heard that you beca Mana-deficient. Who the hell...?"
"No, thats not it!" Choi Yu-Seong now let out a shout. He sounded like he was being driven close to tears.
1. Budae Jjigae is a Korean stew dish that originated during the post-Korean War era, when food was scarce. It is made by combining various ats and vegetables with a spicy broth, and is commonly known as "Army Stew".
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