Episode 220
The morning sunlight sparsely pouring through the curtains. Lee Hyuk looked at Shin Ha-yoon, who was reading a book in silence.
Square- Square-
Shin Ha-yoon turned over the pages with his index finger and carefully re-read the book he had read several times.
Was it because he looked like a student fit for his age, at least for this moment?
Lee Hyuk thought that this kind of appearance suited the human Shin Ha-yoon, not the tyrant Shin Ha-yoon.
‘As expected, Ha-yoon looks normal if she’s like this.’
but.
Tup.
The moment Shin Ha-yoon closed the book she was reading and opened her mouth.
“What happened to the garbage?”
The peaceful mood was shattered.
However, Lee Hyuk took it calmly, saying, ‘This is Shin Ha-yoon.’
“It looks like the surrounding shopping district got caught up in not being able to subdue the monsters in time. The damage has grown.”
“…okay?”
Shin Ha-yoon’s calm reaction.
Lee Hyuk looked at Shin Ha-yoon’s eyes and continued talking.
“Cancel the request I received… The penalty was paid as part of the operating expenses. And after that incident, the two dungeons that were scheduled to be dispatched demanded the termination of the contract.”
“good. okay. I can’t help it.”
Took.
Shin Ha-yoon opened the book she was reading earlier with a nonchalant face.
At first glance, it seems that the peaceful atmosphere has been restored. Shin Ha-yoon asked in a low voice with her eyes fixed on the book.
“however. that crap. …who recommended it?”
Opportunities to take on missions in the Hunter club ruled by Shin Ha-yoon were usually given in three types.
Club leader Shin Ha-yoon’s choice.
Grades in school, including Seven Number.
Recommended by important members of the club, including Lee Hyuk.
“that….”
Cold sweat broke out on Lee Hyuk’s head. It was none other than Lee Hyuk himself who recommended those whom Shin Ha-yoon called ‘trash’ to the mission.
Pot-
Now, in Lee Hyuk’s head, Shin Ha-yoon’s actions he had seen so far began to play like a panorama.
[Ouch! Wow! Please save me!]
First graders who opened the door without knocking 3 times with mental power.
[student president! Please give me one more chance!]
4 times to ruthlessly kick out a motive who was a member.
[How can you ask such an unreasonable request just because you are related by blood? They’re really shameless people.]
Episode 11 of abuse that even their own family doesn’t take lightly.
This is the only thing that comes to mind of Lee Hyuk right now, Shin Ha-yoon’s personality was to the point of achieving a grand slam beyond three crowns.
‘ruined. I think I can already hear Hayoon’s voice.’
[…It’s disappointing. Maybe Lee Hyuk. Do you want to be trash too?]
Or sell it with a smile as usual.
[I’m not disappointed in you. disappointed in me Me who believed you were competent.]
Sarcastic with high-level skills.
[If you can’t be a vessel next to me, why don’t you quit now?] He
seemed to be telling me to quit my job.
‘Yes, it must be one of these three.’
I’m sorry –
but what’s going on today?
Shin Ha-yoon turned the pages slowly and spoke to Lee Hyuk in a calm voice.
“okay. Things like that happen, too.”
Maybe I heard wrong?
Could it be?
“Because trust is important in our work. Next time, I recommend you carefully.”
Lee Hyuk sincerely thought that Shin Ha-yoon might be sick. However, Shin Ha-yoon looked rather happy when he saw him laughing while talking incomprehensible words.
“It’s really not long now.”
If it’s a day like this, won’t you answer me?
“Ha Yoon-ah… how much time is left?”
In the end, Lee Hyuk couldn’t hold back his curiosity and carefully asked the question. Instead of answering, Shin Ha-yoon smiled and instead asked a question in reverse.
“Do you know what pyeonrin is?”
For the hunters, there was only one word, but there were many interpretations.
“then. you know Of course, the association has not unified the interpretation yet.”
“that’s right. It is an object containing memories, a catalyst for contracts, and an ingredient for awakening…. Interpretations are still arbitrary.”
“Hmm, maybe that’s because… each Awakened person’s case is different?”
“It’s fun. For example?”
When Shin Ha-yoon showed interest, Lee Hyuk spoke earnestly, as if riding the momentum.
“It’s just my opinion. Some people have conversations with thought forms. I heard that some people get memories the moment they wake up. Looking at that… I think the way of awakening has not been decided for each episode.”
“You are also capable. That’s a good analysis. Then…”
Shin Ha-yoon told Lee Hyuk a theory, saying that it was fun with a smile on his face.
“What if someone had memories of a previous life? …And what if it’s a non-human being?”
“…non-human beings?”
Shin Ha-yoon’s mischievous face said something absurd. For some reason, Lee Hyuk felt creepy. It’s just a fantasy, but why do you get goose bumps all over your body?
Was it just because it came out of Shin Ha-yoon’s mouth?
“…For example?”
When Lee Hyuk swallowed nervously, he asked. Shin Ha-yoon smiled at the frightened Lee Hyuk.
“Even though I didn’t get convenience. What if you have memories of its existence? Will I be able to use that power?”
“…no. If you only have memories. It would be impossible.”
Just knowing how to use the power that hunters call a skill did not satisfy the condition.
“Because having memories doesn’t mean you can use that power. Basically, the nature of mana is different.”
Mana to exert that power had to be backed up. Just like all hunters have different characteristics. The nature of mana is also different.
And that’s why the skills that each hunter can use are different.
“The reason why holders of fragments are rare is that the mana nature of the body must be the same as that of the contract.”
This was the reason why Shin Ha-yoon reaped Lee Hyuk and why he left it by his side. Shin Ha-yoon smiled.
“then. What if we made the properties of mana the same? By borrowing the power of an artifact.”
Shin Ha-yoon continues to ask riddle-like questions. Lee Hyuk was also deeply troubled this time.
However, this was not a difficult question for Lee Hyuk, Gaon’s most gifted person in terms of theory.
“I don’t think that’s possible, but… If the fuel used, the engine, and the operation are the same, there’s no reason the machine won’t work even if the pilot is different.”
Shin Ha-yoon laughed for a long time like a madman, wondering what was so funny about Lee Hyuk’s analogy.
“Ah, it’s so funny that it brings tears to my eyes… To think that you’re so serious about my fantasies.”
Shin Ha-yoon closed the book and stood up, saying that she had a good laugh. The title of the book
that catches Lee Hyuk
‘s eyes.
‘Memories of a past life. 2 mana. Two powers…’
Lee Hyuk recalled the daydreams he shared with Shin Ha-yoon. A hunter with the memory of past life memories and two characteristics. Even though it was a very absurd story, Lee Hyuk had an unpleasant aftertaste somewhere.
* * *
The morning after the team battle.
Shin Yoo-seong, who overslept for the first time in a long time over the weekend, woke up from the bed to the sound he heard from outside.
‘…I already know who it is.’
The one who greeted Shin Yoo-seong, who was not yet awake, in the kitchen.
Rustling-
rustling-
It was the image of Sumire taking out seasonings for breakfast.
“oh! Mr. Yoosung! You are awake!”
