*
When was the last time I felt like this?
It felt like the senses I had forgotten while always being overwhelmed with responsibility and work were returning.
Because of my position, it had been quite a while since I had been with people who treated me normally.
Even the friends I was close to distanced themselves once they found out about me.
They started to watch every single action, wondering if they might make a mistake, and then an uncomfortable atmosphere persisted between us.
'Still, Yoon-ah is still the same though...'
It had been a long time since I felt this way with someone other than Yoon-ah.
The closest I got recently was when I went to the amusement park.
It felt like I had returned to those days when I didn't care about anything.
Seo-ah kept glaring at me from the side, but she seemed to have accepted it since I promised to increase her allowance, and she had become a little quieter.
'By the way, what does she spend her money on....'
Personally, I had no intention of scolding her for spending money.
Isn't it the life of Hunters to spend billions like children's play when trying to buy some good quality equipment?
However, the Adventurer's Guild provided basic equipment and supplies, so her expenses in that area would definitely be low.
I was proud to say that I was creating a comfortable environment, as I always tried to provide everything she needed in other areas as well.
'She didn't usually spend this much... has it increased recently?'
Recently, the proportion of her card usage had increased. The fact that my daughter, who used to wear only the Academy uniform every day, had finally started investing in clothes was a happy thing.
If only I could get rid of this unsettling feeling.
'It's not because of Kim Si-woo, is it...?'
The timing of the increased spending was perfect. Her spending increased from the time she started hanging out with Kang Min-ji and Kim Si-woo.
I didn't even want to imagine how I would feel if some strange guy latched onto my innocent Seo-ah who didn't know anything.
'Still... Kim Si-woo isn't too bad though....'
The surest way would be to look at the card statement, but I could somehow bear it with tears in my eyes to respect her privacy.
She was my lovely child who wouldn't hurt even if I put her in my eyes, so I wanted to buy her anything she needed.
But shouldn't I teach her not to waste money?
I hoped it wouldn't happen, but Seo-ah would one day leave my side and become independent.
What would happen if she became independent and squandered her money?
'Then she'll come back to her mom's side... I can't let that happen....'
I thought I needed to have a serious conversation with Seo-ah about independence someday.
That's that, and now I decided to enjoy this moment.
"I'm looking forward to how delicious it will be~ Right, Unnie?"
"Yeah.."
"Well, won't you be disappointed if you expect too much?"
The line was long, but it started to shorten quickly because many customers were only buying ice cream.
"The baguette burgers are better somewhere else, so go there too!"
Was it because I was pretending to be a student? I felt younger without realizing it.
"Do whatever you want...."
Seo-ah was still grumbling, but she muttered in a weak voice as if she had decided to just accept it now.
Yoon Seung-ah made a playful expression and hugged Seo-ah. I smiled without realizing it at the fluffy feeling.
"Let's do that, Se-ah."
At the voice from the side, Yoon Seung-ah turned her head and looked at Kim Si-woo.
His voice sounded attractive, and his appearance looked more handsome than when I had checked him out before, so I couldn't help but focus on him.
He looked like a fierce beast on the outside, but if you kept looking at him, he felt cute like a small animal.
It was like seeing my husband's childhood, no, Kim Si-woo was more handsome than his childhood.
"What's wrong, Se-ah?"
"Ah... It's nothing..."
How many years apart are we that I'm having these useless thoughts? Yoon Seung-ah shook her head and blew away the ì¡ìê°.
"But you must be training hard?"
I had been feeling it since earlier, but his arms were really firm.
The forearms revealed under his short sleeves were clearly defined, and the visible veins made it seem like he hadn't made that body in a day or two.
"Huh? Ah, I do it every day... Haha."
"Your shoulders are broad too...."
"Se-ah...?"
I felt a cool sensation from the side and turned my head to see Seo-ah standing there, sending me a sharp look.
Her reaction was so cute that I smiled without realizing it.
I didn't know how close they were, but it seemed certain that Seo-ah had feelings for him.
Well, his appearance isåæ ¼ for now, and he's lived alone, so his ability to take care of himself isåæ ¼ too.
'What am I thinking....'
"I think it's our turn now?"
"What would you like?"
The menu was simple. Mugwort ice cream and corn ice cream.
They were served in cups like soft serve cones, so it seemed like we wouldn't have to wait that long compared to the long line.
"What would you like, Jia Unnie?"
"Unnie... are you talking to me.."
What, is there a complaint?
"Kyaa!"
When Jia appeared from behind at the call, the clerk was startled and screamed.
It was understandable that she was surprised when someone suddenly popped out, and Kim Si-woo also looked a little surprised.
"I'm... I'm sorry. I'm sorry!"
"It's okay."
The clerk started apologizing profusely for screaming. She must have roughly figured out that Seo-ah was a Hunter after seeing the color of her hair.
Seo-ah's hair was a rather special color, so I thought it was possible.
"Are you talking to me too..? Mas... I mean, Miss Se-ah."
The word "Master" almost came out in the middle, but Jia changed her words on her own when I gave her a subtle hint.
She's quick-witted, which is good.
"I'm okay."
"Jia Unnie?"
"Then...."
As the time for ê³ ë¯¼ grew longer, Kim Si-woo suggested an opinion.
"If it's hard to choose, why don't we just order both and share?"
"Shall we do that? Then give us 3 of each!"
"3 of each ordered!"
*
"Kak! Tupt!"
My name is Team Leader Kim.
Everyone else is making money from stocks and coins.
Everything I touch turns into a water show and falls to the bottom.
"Shit.."
The stock that I entered with the news that it would definitely rise had already turned into a minus.
It was definitely plus 5% just a few hours ago. Minus 23%. Does that make sense?
If I sell it because I'm afraid of it falling, then it's like a ghost, it only hits the ì from then on and renews the highest price every day.
The world doesn't leave me alone.
Nothing is working out, and I was fired from my job this time. That ê° ê°ì section chief.
It's okay for him to take some kickbacks. He secretly takes everything, but he fires me for taking a little.
"I should have smashed his head and come out... Shit.."
Everything was just unfair. I felt like I had to do something to relieve this ê° ê°ì feeling.
"Why does this shit taste like this.."
In a dark alleyway, I threw the ice cream I was holding to the ground. The moment I turned around with the thought that I wouldn't forgive anyone I caught, I heard an old man's voice from behind.
"Hey, how can you throw trash away like that!"
"What.... Are you talking to me right now?"
"Hey you young punk, where did you learn to talk back!"
He looked weak and easy to deal with, but he was acting up just because he was old.
"Do you want to die?"
"How dare you open your eyes wide when an adult is talking!"
"Haa... I can't help it."
My fist moved without me realizing it.
With the adrenaline rush, blood started flowing quickly throughout my body.
When I came to my senses with ê²©ë ¬í´ì§ breathing, the old man was ì°ë ¤ì ¸ on the floor, bleeding.
"Plea...se.. Stop.. Stop it.."
"You... Shit! Why did you bother me!!"
I have anger management issues. This wouldn't have happened if this old man hadn't bothered me.
The moment I ignored the fallen old man and got up, I heard a voice from behind.
ê° ê°ì world, the world doesn't leave me alone.
"Hey. You there."
"Ah, what the fuck again!!!"
"I need to go here, do you know how to get there?"
A guy with a small build and a hood on, with glasses and an ugly face.
He looked like a typical nerd.
"Are you talking down to me right now?"
"Do you know how to get here?"
A guy who looked like he couldn't use any strength was brazenly talking to me.
I suddenly felt angry. I looked so easy to deal with that a guy like that was acting up.
Kim Team Leader ë ë ¤ë²ë ¸ë¤ the phone the man with glasses was holding.
"I don't know, you ìë¼ì¼!!"
"..."
"Ha? What? Are you going to hit me? This ìë¼.."
"What did you say, ìë¼?"
Kim Team Leader, who was about to punch the man with glasses, realized something was wrong.
The man's small frame was gradually growing larger, and he began to emit ominous black smoke.
"Wh..where are you talking about...?"
It was the moment when Kim Team Leader with anger management issues turned into Kim Team Leader who manages anger well.
"All of you are just ìë¼ I don't like."
"J..just a moment.. I'm a local here, so I know where that is...."
In a dark alleyway, a situation where it was difficult to ask for help from anyone. Kim Team Leader knelt down without realizing it.
"I'll... I'll compensate you for the phone.."
"I don't need it, you ìë¼ì¼."
"Sa..save me!!!"
Kim Team Leader's screams echoed in the alleyway.
*
"Se-ah, there doesn't seem to be anything here?"
"That's strange.... I think I ì°©ê°íì´ the way. Oppa."
From the moment the target started approaching, I was deliberately moving to a sparsely populated area.
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A man's scream was heard from afar. It meant that something unusual had happened.
"Oppa.. a scream."
"Something... is coming.."
"Seo-ah and Se-ah, come behind me."
Everyone seemed used to this situation, and they naturally started preparing for battle.
Kim Si-woo, who had drawn his sword from the subspace bracelet, naturally moved forward as if trying to protect them.
He protected me and Seo-ah and looked around, and he didn't look too bad.
He wasn't flustered at all even in this sudden situation, and he looked like a veteran as Lee Jia said.
'Should I watch for now?'
Anyway, Lee Jia was also around here, and I was here too, so I didn't think anything big would happen.
I thought it was a good opportunity to actually see Kim Si-woo's skills.
In the case of Hong Ryu-seok, he was no longer useful, so everything would be perfect if I just used him to capture his colleague who came with him and then eliminated him.
However, unlike her expectations, only one figure appeared.
'What, why did he come alone...?'
He usually sticks together in groups no matter what, but this time he's alone?
Whether he knew her thoughts or not, Hong Ryu-seok walked with a confident step and threw something.
"A person's... head?"
Everyone frowned at the gruesome sight.
"This is your future. Kim Si-woo."
"This voice is... Hong Ryu-seok?"