The S-Classes That I Raised [EN]: Chapter 110

110. Greetings (1)

“Nice to meet you, Hunter Yu Myungwoo!”

“You’re much more handsome in person!”

“Just tell me what to do! Do you need any materials?”

Clattering sounds came from all directions. Myungwoo, who had been reclusive for a while, finally showed his face, and every Hunter in the building rushed over. Lower-middle rank Hunters didn’t dare join in, so at first, there were only about ten people, but after the news spread, they kept pouring in. Now, over thirty A-rank Hunters were filling the lobby. Here and there, I saw faces I had encountered at Haeyeon Guild.

The inner lobby was only accessible to Hunters with permission, so there must be even more outside. Everyone was eager to get their hands on S-rank equipment.

Myungwoo was a bit flustered at first, but soon confidently picked out volunteers to run errands for his material shopping. It was satisfying to see him bossing around A-rank Hunters with just a flick of his finger.

Our Myungwoo is truly at the top.

“Then I’ll be back.”

“Be careful. Safety first.”

He has Shallos’s bead, and if necessary, he can escape to the smithy, so there shouldn’t be any problems. As Myungwoo left, most people flocked after him. But a few remained, turning their attention to me with eyes that said, ‘If not the pheasant, then the chicken’ [meaning if they can’t get the best, they’ll settle for second best].

Just then, Yerim appeared from the entrance leading to the parking lot. She was still young and didn’t look very strong, but the Hunters around her made way for her. Without anyone blocking her path, Yerim approached me with light steps and smiled brightly.

“Uncle~ Oh? I haven’t seen that bracelet before. It’s pretty! But it doesn’t really match your clothes. You should get a proper stylist, Uncle.”

“Too much trouble.”

It’s not like I have to be on TV and manage my image like the Guild Leaders, so why bother? Yerim, who was examining the bracelet, looked around me.

“Noah isn’t here.”

“Why? Do you have something to talk about?”

“No, he’s just pretty. Shiny. Oh, do you know? Soyoung unni [older sister/friend] came to see Comet and ended up watching Noah practice flying all day, completely mesmerized. These days, she keeps muttering, ‘No, I have Comet,’ at the drop of a hat. She must have really liked him.”

That’s understandable. Comet will grow into an S-rank dragon species, but he can’t compare to Noah. Of course, Noah is a person. No, is it better because he’s a person and you can communicate with him? I want to show Riete to Kang Soyoung too. I’m curious about her reaction.

“You said you were going to the special isolation facility, right?”

“Yeah. You don’t necessarily have to come with me.”

The atmosphere will be different from the detention center, so it’s a bit much to bring a kid. But Yerim raised her eyebrows as if to say, ‘What are you talking about?’

“When I’m here, I’m your bodyguard, Uncle. That’s what we agreed on.”

I had processed the termination of the contract with Yerim from the kidnapping incident and wasn’t planning on renewing it. I didn’t think there was a need to tie her down with a contract. She’s a kid who would help me without that. But Yerim wanted to rewrite the contract, and this time, I set the condition to protect me upon request.

Looking down at Yerim, who was saying she would follow me anywhere, the earrings dangling from her ears caught my eye.

‘Changlang’s Mermaid Queen Earrings, was it.’

Water droplets, a design definitely similar to the Mermaid Queen’s earrings. Especially that blue gemstone, it seemed to be the same mineral, just different in size. I don’t have the ability to identify it exactly, but the color and cut were completely the same.

‘If Myungwoo can teach skills to other talented people, then the unfilial bastards might be able to as well.’

If those earrings are Water Droplet’s, her skills would be water-based, ice-based. What other abilities do the others have? I don’t know about the new guy, but deer, wolf, tree… I still don’t know. There’s Water Droplet, but why isn’t there something like Fire?

Anyway, I have to squeeze out everything I can.

“I need to meet Yoohyun too, but I haven’t gotten a reply.”

I said, taking out my phone as I entered the parking lot. I need to tell him about the bracelet and going to the dungeon with Myungwoo.

“Guild Leader? Did you ask Kim Sunghan ajusshi [older man/uncle] or Team Leader Seok?”

“No. Should I call him?”

As I opened my contacts, Yerim stretched her neck to look. “What did you register my number as?”

“Yerim.”

“Uncle, you’re really like an uncle. It’s all just names.”

What again? What else would I write besides the name? Yerim snatched my phone and scrolled through the contacts.

“Guild Leader is just ‘Younger Brother’? That’s unexpected. Oh? What’s this? Skill? Who is it?”

“Sunghyunjae.”

“…Sesung Guild Leader?”

“Yeah.”

“Not even a name, how did it become ‘Skill’?”

“It’s just that.”

“Wow, treated as a skill,” Yerim laughed. She said it was so empty and recommended apps, then I took my phone back and called Kim Sunghan. When I asked about Yoohyun’s location, an unexpected answer came back.

“The special isolation facility?”

[Yes. He left about an hour ago.]

Why did he go there? Currently, A-rank Hunters including Yoon Kyungsoo were imprisoned in the special isolation facility. Choi Seokwon of MKC went to the detention center alone, and the rest were scheduled to be severely punished.

Since I was involved, it’s one thing to visit, but why isn’t he answering my calls? Did they block phone calls there? No, I sent a text an hour ago. A slightly ominous feeling crept in.

“The Guild Leader is at the special isolation facility?”

“Yeah. I need to go quickly. I have a bad feeling.”

“Should I call Soyoung unni? It’ll be twice as fast as going by car.”

…Hmm, that.

“I have a lot of tickets, but I’ve never had an accident.”

“…Okay. Please.”

I wonder if there are any spare helmets.

* * *

A small lizard-shaped fire spirit quietly circled its master’s ankle. Then, it slid down and seeped into the floor. The spirit’s movement, passing through layers of walls, leaving only a faint, dark scorch mark, went unnoticed by anyone except the master who gave the order.

Han Yoohyun, sitting in a waiting room chair, gazed at the man standing across the table with a faint smile. Song Taewon let out a sigh he couldn’t hold back.

“Unless you are the victim, visits with inmates at the special isolation facility are not allowed. Not even for siblings.”

“How strict. I simply have a few things I’d like to ask.”

“It would be possible if the inmate agrees, but Yoon Kyungsoo and the other Hunters have all refused visits.”

Would they accept? Although he wore a smile on his face, it was clear as day how Han Yoohyun wanted to deal with the inmates. Song Taewon spoke to the young man, who was difficult in a different way from Sunghyunjae.

“So please return now.”

“Since I’ve come all the way here, I’ll wait until hyung [older brother] arrives. He’s scheduled to visit today, isn’t he?”

“…Understood.”

After a moment of hesitation, Song Taewon nodded. If Han Yoojin, the person involved in the incident, arrived, it would be difficult to prevent the visit. At the same time, Han Yoohyun would become manageable and docile in front of his brother.

‘It’s almost miraculous.’

The most noticeable change was Han Yoohyun, but he wasn’t the only one. Riete obediently went to the detention center, and Sunghyunjae generously treated the fledgling Hunter for some reason. Not to mention Park Yerim. He heard that he was quite close to Moon Hyuna, probably because of Giseungsoo.

Whatever the reason, it was a welcome phenomenon for Song Taewon. Han Yoojin, the center of it all, was someone who could be resolved through conversation.

It was at that moment, as he was taking a breather.

Bang!

A sound of something exploding, and

Rumble—

A sound of collapsing, breaking, and burning filled the air. The emergency phone on the wall rang, and Song Taewon, unable to hide his bewilderment, picked up the receiver. A hurried voice saying that part of the prison facility had been destroyed reached Han Yoohyun’s ears.

“It seems they’re tired of being quietly locked up.”

Speaking calmly, in an almost affectionate tone, Han Yoohyun rose from his seat. Something red faintly brushed up against his feet and disappeared. Song Taewon turned to look at the young Hunter, his face hardening.

“You don’t need to worry about it. They are under restraint, so the Hunters within the isolation facility will be enough.”

“I wonder.”

Another explosion was heard. Han Yoohyun took out a long, sleek sword from his inventory. A red light flickered in one of his eyes.

“If the inventory seal is broken, the restraint will be useless. They are S-rank and A-rank Hunters, so they must have plenty of high-grade potions, recovery, and curse resistance equipment.”

Even with the special isolation facility’s inhumane restraint measures, they could escape if they could take out potions. The same goes for curse-related restrictions.

“…I’m curious how you’re so sure the seal has been broken.”

“Isn’t it an obvious guess since it’s so noisy? So I’ll help you.”

Han Yoohyun moved towards the entrance. Song Taewon reflexively blocked his path. If he let him go, none of the Hunters, including Yoon Kyungsoo, would survive.

“We don’t need help—”

“Song Team Leader, if you don’t want to see yourself or other innocent people get hurt, go evacuate them.”

“Are you threatening me?”

“I’m holding back. Or go argue with Sunghyunjae. If he had cleanly dealt with them inside the dungeon, there would have been no need for this trouble. Did he perhaps leave some for me?”

Song Taewon eventually stepped aside. In reality, they were people who could have been annihilated inside the dungeon without it being strange. Rather than increasing the damage by stopping Han Yoohyun, it would be better to evacuate people as he said.

Even though he came to that conclusion, Song Taewon’s expression was not good. The gaze he cast upon the young man, who was much younger than himself, as he walked leisurely out the door, was extremely cold.

Unleashed beasts. Monsters without even a leash to tie them down.

He hated it even more because he himself was included. Song Taewon gritted his teeth and moved to clean up the mess.

* * *

Hunter Kang Soyoung’s skills were amazing. Moreover, her combination with Yerim was incredible. When they were blocked by traffic lights or roads they had to go around, they would pick up the bike and fly over, so there were literally no obstacles. Although my insides were a bit twisted, we were able to arrive at the special isolation facility on the outskirts in a frighteningly short amount of time.

“Guild Leader must have already caused trouble.”

It was after one side of the isolation facility building had already collapsed. Fortunately, the surrounding area was empty for safety. But the fire was spreading. Fire trucks were visible in the distance, but they couldn’t approach the fire. If they were caught up in the Hunters’ fight, innocent victims would be created.

“Yerim, can you put out the fire?”

“Yes! Soyoung unni, Uncle a little—”

“No, I’m going in too.”

Yerim’s eyes widened at my words.

“Uncle, are you crazy?”

“Let’s use nice words. I have that item from then. Don’t worry and please put out the fire. Thank you for bringing me here, Soyoung ssi [Ms./Miss]. Please stay out of the way so you don’t get caught up in anything.”

“I’ll take the thanks in Noah ssi’s contact information and just watch!”

Kang Soyoung took out her phone, excited. …Is she filming right now? More than that, Noah’s contact information, has she not given up? I understand, but please think about Comet.

A barricade was set up and isolation facility Hunters were guarding it, but they didn’t stop Yerim, who was an S-rank Hunter. I was also able to enter as Yerim’s plus-one.

After using the bracelet and entering the building, which was deserted because most people had evacuated, I saw a charred corpse.

“Yerim, go towards the spreading fire.”

“It’s not like I’ve never seen a corpse before.”

“Hey! Still, it’s not good to see!”

Even if it’s impossible not to see at all, I hope she sees less of it. Despite my nagging, Yerim pretended not to hear and floated around, extinguishing the embers with sighs. In the meantime, another corpse appeared. This time, I remembered the face. It was one of the Hunters who attacked us in the last dungeon.

‘…That Yoohyun bastard.’

He acted like he would let it go appropriately. Avoiding the building debris, I walked further inside when someone jumped down in front of me.

“Why did you come so early?”

Yoohyun looked down at me with a smiling face.

“Early my foot! Did you kill them all? What about Yoon Kyungsoo?”

“I wonder if he’s already stopped breathing. Don’t worry about it. It’s strange that Sesung Guild Leader let them off, and it’s a natural result since they tried to escape.”

Sunghyunjae’s recycling spirit was unexpected to me too, but escape? Sending a suspicious gaze, my younger brother smiled shamelessly.

“Let’s go. What time is it? Shall we have lunch?”

“He’s alive.”

What? At Yerim’s sudden words, Yoohyun and I turned our heads at the same time. Yoon Kyungsoo was standing where Yerim was looking. With his neck half cut off.

“No, is he dead? But he’s moving. What is it?”

Yerim tilted her head, puzzled, and Yoohyun’s brow furrowed. And Yoon Kyungsoo opened his mouth.

“Hello!”

It was a strange woman’s voice.