“The Production-class Awakened who recently made headlines for potion donations is indeed affiliated with Hyeonak.”
For a moment, silence hung inside the studio.
The statement carried such devastating impact that it could have reduced the broadcasting station to rubble in an instant.
However, this lasted only a moment.
Soon, everyone realized that this had been the purpose of Jurim’s live broadcast appearance today, and they burst into cheers.
A voice came from the control room urging them to proceed. Only then did the anchor, coming to his senses, skillfully continue the interview.
“We’ve received quite a surprising answer. You’re saying that all the Hunters garnering attention are affiliated with Hyeonak. First, as the Guild Master, I would like to ask how you feel.”
“It’s annoying and troublesome. I’m getting contacted from all over, too….”
“Ah….”
At that 100% serious remark, completely devoid of playfulness, the anchor was at a loss for words once more.
Soon, Jurim smiled gently.
“Still, as the Guild Master of Hyeonak, I intend to spare no support for my guild members.”
*
On Suhyeong, who had been watching the interview, let out a soft hum and stroked his chin.
No matter how little that rascal cared about others’ opinions, did he really need to say it was annoying and troublesome right there….
He glanced to the side and saw Geuru, mouth hanging open in shock at that earth-shattering interview given by the child’s father.
“W-we should stop watching now.”
Suhyeong hastily turned off the TV, slightly worried that Jurim’s interview might be harmful for the child. He hoped the little one wouldn’t pick up that kind of attitude.
“Ahem, anyway….”
The process aside.
He felt he knew who Jurim’s final words had been directed at.
That must have been why Jurim had even told Geuru to watch the broadcast.
“It seems your father wants to reconcile.”
The moment his words ended, an answer came from behind.
“Yes.”
It was Jurim.
He had finished the interview the moment he was done speaking and had arrived home using a Movement Scroll.
“Already?”
Geuru’s eyes widened in surprise, and Jurim set down the bicycle he had brought in one hand beside them.
“Make some noise when you move around.”
“I just did.”
“Is that so….”
On Suhyeong shook his head helplessly. What strength did he have against that?
In the meantime, Jurim perched on the armrest of the sofa next to Geuru.
He gently stroked Geuru’s face.
As his hand, chilled by the winter evening air, touched the child’s cheek, Geuru pouted.
“I bought you a bicycle as a present too; aren’t you going to stop being mad?”
Geuru pressed their lips firmly together. In truth, the moment the child saw their father, their heart had already softened into complete mush.
But Geuru couldn’t yet break out of being a sullen, rebellious little troublemaker.
Because there was something the child absolutely had to confirm before becoming a good Geuru.
To make sure it didn’t show how much they had softened, Geuru gave a loud “ahem,” cleared their throat, and lowered their voice to seem as fierce as possible, like someone wearing a bear mask.
“Daddy, dere’s shomeding I wanna ashk.”
“Mm.”
“Is Gru a guild member too?”
“Of course you are.”
Perked-up Geuru spun around toward Jurim.
“Weally?”
“Yeah, really.”
“Then what you shaid on TV earlier too….”
Jurim spoke again, driving the point home.
“You’re the most important thing to me.”
Geuru squirmed and lowered their eyes.
As the child waited nervously for the next words like awaiting a trial verdict, Jurim brushed his hand through Geuru’s hair.
“That’s why I don’t like you using your powers, or being in the spotlight.”
“…….”
“Because that’s my greed.”
I suppose I can’t dictate the path you want to take with my selfishness alone.
Instead, helping your path ahead not be difficult or hard is the best role I can play.
“So what I said earlier includes you too.”
Jurim picked up Geuru, whose expression had brightened.
“Are you not mad anymore?”
As Geuru wrapped their arms tightly around Jurim’s neck, the Skill ‘Happiness of Being Together’ activated.
At the floating, cloud-riding sensation, the child’s grievances melted away, but still, they answered in a tiny voice while pouting.
“A widdle.”
“There’s still some left?”
“Because…… Daddy doeshn't even know Gru’s heart…….”
“Daddy was wrong.”
“Mmhmm.”
Somehow growing tearful, the child pouted and nodded vigorously.
Jurim, holding back a breezy laugh, patted Geuru’s back.
“Want to go see your present to feel better?”
“Pwesent?”
“The company employees sent them to celebrate your birthday. I put them at the house Grandpa bought.”
As Jurim spoke while gesturing toward Suhyeong with his eyes, Suhyeong coughed awkwardly.
Jurim seemed to know full well that Suhyeong had purchased the house in advance.
“Ahem, hm.”
“House?”
Geuru tilted their head in confusion.
“Yes, yes, the house I showed you before. Grandpa bought it for you, you see.”
Geuru broke into a bright smile.
“Fank you, Grandpa!”
Jurim shrugged his shoulders and walked briskly toward the neighboring house, carrying Geuru.
White snow lay thick over the spacious garden.
The moment they entered the two-story house after opening the door, Geuru covered their mouth.
On one side of the living room, a mountain of enormous presents was stacked neatly.
“Let’s sleep here tonight.”
Nod nod!
Geuru nodded vigorously and buried their face in Jurim’s embrace.
Jurim read the birthday cards to Geuru until the child fell asleep.
*
Blah Blah
[Title: I’m planning to confess to a part-timer at Holly’s]
Should I show them my Hyeonak employee ID or business card or something?
[Comments]
- First, ask if you’re even allowed to confess.
Why? I’m from Hyeonak though.
“I’m from Hyeonak” my ass lmaooooo
This is actually disgusting lolololol
- Those guys who never get tired.
Yeah~ dopamine keeps spinnin’ ’cause it’s Hyeonak~~
“Are you happy because you’re from Hyeonak?” “Yes, I’m happy because the Awakened everyone’s talking about is in Hyeonak.”
- Jjapssohyeong is in the wrong here. Why did he go to Hyeonak and make those already wild guys go even wilder?
Isn’t it because Jjapssohyeong also knew where Korea’s number one guild is?
If not Hyeonak, where else would they go? The Heavenly Realm’s gathering of gods is held at Hyeonak, after all.
Ah, shit. I should just stop coming on Blah Blah for a while.
[Title: My life changed after joining Hyeonak]
Back in school, I couldn’t even make eye contact with fellow outcasts, let alone bullies.
Now I place delivery orders in a loud, clear voice,
and I can make eye contact with part-timers at convenience stores and internet cafes.
No matter what shitty thing happens,
I shower alone and think, who am I?
“The Hyeonak crew led by On Jurim, with Gidan, Sin Nayeon, and Jjapsso.”
When I say that and smile, dopamine just bursts out.
I guess this is why they say your position makes the person.
[Comments]
- Hyeonak literature gets another update.
- Hyeonak Disease (Hyeonak Disease): A condition where one’s mind and body malfunction upon hearing only good news about Hyeonak, rendering them unable to function normally. There is a high probability of infection upon joining Hyeonak, and once infected, they display pathological symptoms of spazzing out and throwing tantrums on forums like Blah Blah and elsewhere.
Who am I? “An owner of Hyeonak Disease who got a job at Hyeonak.”
Fuck lmaoooooooo
lolololol this level of immersion is king-tier.
Hyeonak bros absolutely never get triggered lololololol
[Title: Hyeonak bros, have you guys ever seen Jjapsso?]
What does he look like?
[Comments]
- No idea!
- Wouldn’t the raid team know?
We don’t know either!
Maybe the lab team knows.
Huh, not at all?
Why does no one know lolol
- Actually, most of Hyeonak doesn’t even know who Jjapsso is, hah.
Damn! A national treasure isn’t something you can easily see!
“National treasure” my ass lolololol
- Guess he’s a shut-in lol.
Stop being jealous.
He’s not a shut-in, it’s called mysticism?