I Became The Rankers’ Number One Pick [EN]: Chapter 212

212.

After promising Yoo Ji-an, Gun-hoo went home, relieved. He ran into Seo-ah as soon as he opened the front door.

However, Seo-ah’s demeanor was unusual.

“Noona, what are you doing standing there?”

Seo-ah, who had been staring at Gun-hoo with her arms crossed, sighed deeply.

“Park Gun-hoo, sit on the sofa. Let’s talk.”

Gun-hoo followed Seo-ah and sat on the sofa. Seo-ah, sitting on the one-person couch next to him, looked at Gun-hoo with a stern face.

“Park Gun-hoo.”

“Y-yes?”

“Why didn’t you tell me?”

Gun-hoo’s mind raced at Seo-ah’s question. Could Yoo Ji-an have called or texted Seo-ah in the meantime?

No, it hadn’t been long enough for that, and it didn’t seem like she would. Then, had Choi Soo-won already snitched?

“Gun-hoo, I need to know everything about you. I’m your guardian.”

As Seo-ah’s face darkened noticeably, Gun-hoo had no choice but to speak.

“T-that’s… Noona, it really wasn’t a big deal. Just a moment…”

“Even for a moment. If that’s not a big deal, what is? I got a call from your homeroom teacher.”

“What?”

Seriously, that Choi Soo-won? Doesn’t he have any shame?

“There’s a parent observation day and consultation next week–”

“I didn’t hit him first!”

The two spoke almost simultaneously.

“What?”

Gun-hoo realized his mistake at Seo-ah’s words and covered his mouth with his palm. But it was already too late.

Seo-ah strode over and sat down, easily pulling Gun-hoo’s hands down.

“Hit? What? You fought?”

“No, that’s not it.”

“Tell me straight, Park Gun-hoo.”

Seo-ah looked at Gun-hoo with fierce eyes. Lately, whenever Seo-ah was like this, Gun-hoo felt his liver shrivel up for some reason.

In the end, Gun-hoo told her everything roughly, then mumbled at the end.

“But… his brother is a famous Hunter.”

Gun-hoo glanced at Seo-ah, worried. He was worried that it would affect Seo-ah, who was a Hunter, rather than himself.

“Famous? Who is it?”

“I don’t know, he didn’t say his name. Since he’s a Choi, his brother must be a Choi too.”

“The only famous Choi I know… I wonder if he has a younger brother…”

Seo-ah tilted her head and took out her phone to call Choi Eun-gyeol. She thought that he might not answer because he was a busy idol, but surprisingly, he answered quickly.

– Noona, what brings you here!

“Ah, did I call you when you were busy?”

– I’m busy, but I’m at the guild today, so it’s okay. I’m the leader here.

“Ah, I see. I wanted to ask you something. Eun-gyeol, do you have a younger brother? A younger brother.”

– No? I’m an only child?

“Ah, I see. Okay.”

– What, did you call just to ask this?

“Yeah, haha, sorry. I’ll contact you again soon.”

– Tch, okay. It’s a promise.

Hanging up the phone, she looked at Gun-hoo sitting in front of her.

“It’s not him. Then it doesn’t matter.”

“Why?”

“Because I’m stronger than anyone else.”

She knew all the S-class Hunters in the country. That meant anyone else was below A-class.

“Wow, that’s annoying but cool.”

“What do you mean annoying to your Noona.”

Seo-ah pinched and pulled Gun-hoo’s cheek.

“Ah, ouch, it hurts…!”

Only after Gun-hoo made a fuss about the pain did she let go of his cheek.

“Well, there won’t be any Hunter-related issues… are you okay? You’ll keep seeing him at school.”

Gun-hoo shrugged and said nonchalantly.

“It doesn’t matter. He was weak when I fought him. I can just ignore him if he bothers me.”

That’s what Gun-hoo said, but as a guardian, she was worried.

“Anyway. You have to tell me right away if anything happens at school. Understand?”

“Okay…”

Only after receiving a few more promises did Seo-ah let Gun-hoo go.

After Gun-hoo went into his room, Seo-ah called Yoo Ji-an.

“I heard you took Gun-hoo home. Even Hunter Song Jin-ho came.”

– Oh, did I get caught already?

A faint laugh was heard through the receiver.

“Was he badly hurt? Gun-hoo seems to be hiding it.”

– Just bruises. It wasn’t serious.

“I see…”

– What are you doing now?

“Ah, I’m going to meet Eun-hee unnie [older sister/female friend]. And if I have time, I’m going to buy some clothes. I have to go to Gun-hoo’s school next week. There’s a parent observation day.”

– Hmm, I see.

“Then I’ll contact you again. Please thank Hunter Song Jin-ho for me.”

Hanging up the phone, Seo-ah went to the dressing room to change clothes to go out.

***

“Seo-ah! Welcome. Did you have a good ride?”

As soon as Baek Eun-hee received a call that Seo-ah was visiting the Royal Guild, she sent a car to R Tower to pick her up.

“Thank you, I think I should get a license.”

“Hmm, that’s a good idea too. Now that your face is known, it’ll be difficult to walk around freely.”

“Yes, that’s right.”

Baek Eun-hee sat Seo-ah on the sofa and sat right next to her. Then, she met Seo-ah’s eyes and gently brushed her hair back.

“Unnie, I heard you hurt your arm back then. Are you okay now?”

“Oh, an arm is nothing, just reattach it.”

Baek Eun-hee turned her arm as if to show off, and then worried about Seo-ah.

“But not the stomach. There are many organs there, so even after recovering, you shouldn’t overdo it for a while.”

Seo-ah nodded and hesitated a little before bringing up the main point to Baek Eun-hee.

Baek Eun-hee, who had been watching Seo-ah, opened her mouth first.

“I saw the interview you did at the airport, Seo-ah.”

“Ah…”

“Is that why you came?”

“Yes, I thought I should see Unnie in person and tell you.”

Baek Eun-hee sighed softly and muttered bitterly.

“I guess that means you’re not coming to the Royal Guild.”

“If I belong to any guild, that guild will be severely scrutinized by the outside.”

“Do you think I didn’t have that kind of determination?”

Seo-ah smiled and held Baek Eun-hee’s hand tightly with both hands.

“Instead, I promise you this. I won’t go to the Royal Guild or anywhere else.”

At those words, Baek Eun-hee stared at Seo-ah and then chuckled.

“Then that’s enough. Our relationship will not change, and if you have any difficulties, our guild will always help you.”

Seo-ah felt a lump in her throat at Baek Eun-hee’s words. *What am I that this person is so good to me?*

“Unnie.”

Seo-ah took out a blue glowing magic stone from her inventory.

“Please accept this.”

“What is this?”

As Baek Eun-hee received the magic stone, Seo-ah smiled brightly.

“It’s my gift.”

[S-Class Magic Stone]

[Option: Teleportation (Number of uses: 999)]

Baek Eun-hee’s eyes widened in surprise as she checked the options.

“Seo-ah?”

In fact, Baek Eun-hee had tried [Genie of the Lamp] several times, but the system window did not appear for her.

So, after much deliberation, she decided to put the [Teleportation] skill into the magic stone. If Baek Eun-hee’s attack power and agility were combined with mobility, it would be very helpful in raids.

“I hope it helps Unnie.”

“Helpful… this is beyond helpful, this is too amazing.”

Seeing Baek Eun-hee’s reaction, she was relieved that she had given the gift properly.

“When did you grow up so much?”

The actual age had not changed much. Perhaps growing up meant the growth as a Hunter.

The two talked for a long time after that, and Baek Eun-hee personally took Seo-ah home.

After getting out of the car, Seo-ah bent down to see Baek Eun-hee in the driver’s seat.

“Thank you for taking me home.”

“Seo-ah, when are you going to announce that?”

“After I go to Gun-hoo’s school next week. I have to tell the others too.”

“Okay, I understand. Then go in safely.”

“Drive carefully.”

Seo-ah watched Baek Eun-hee’s car drive away and came inside.

***

‘Is Noona really coming?’

Gun-hoo glanced at the back door of the classroom. Before the class started, parents who had arrived early were coming in one after another.

She definitely said she would come. But even if she couldn’t come, he decided not to be disappointed.

Park Seo-ah was now a celebrity and a Hunter, so if a gate opened, that would be her priority.

As he was waiting anxiously, he heard a swaggering sound coming from behind.

“Hey, Park Gun-hoo.”

It was Choi Soo-won as expected. Unlike Park Gun-hoo, Choi Soo-won still had a blue bruise on his face.

He hadn’t said a word for days, but today he was talking to him first for some reason.

“Is your sister not coming today?”

Gun-hoo didn’t answer. But Choi Soo-won didn’t give in and chuckled.

“My brother is coming today. Ah! He’s here.”

At those words, Gun-hoo couldn’t help but turn around.

Where Choi Soo-won greeted happily, there was a young man with a very sturdy and strong impression. The man said.

“Hyung [older brother]! You came?”

“Ha, yeah. I’m coming to my brother’s school for the first time in my life. So who is it? The guy who beat you up.”

Then Choi Soo-won pointed directly at Park Gun-hoo.

“That bastard! Park Gun-hoo.”

Gun-hoo swallowed hard as he met the man’s sharp eyes.