The S-Classes That I Raised [EN]: Chapter 122

122. Cleaning is Best with Water (2)

My mind went blank, but my body moved quickly. I scooped up Ppiyak and turned on the TV, raising the volume. Then, I wrapped Ppiyak in a towel. I didn’t know if there were security cameras, but what would I say if I got caught? ‘A baby bird came in from somewhere,’ but all the photos were already on social media.

– PEEP PEEP PEEP!

Ppiyak, wrapped in the towel, started to cry, whining because it was hungry. I couldn’t let them know I could use the inventory. I looked around and covered myself with the blanket. But really, why was Ppiyak here? Was this a dream?

I had almost all of Ppiyak’s mana stone food at home, so there weren’t many in my inventory. I fed it two D-grade mana stones, but Ppiyak was still crying sadly.

“Ppiyak, just hold on a little longer. But are you really Ppiyak?”

– PEEP PEEP PEEP! PEE Ppiyak! PEEP Ppiyak!

It must have been really hungry. But the only mana stone left in my inventory was an S-grade for Grace Charging. I needed to get some mana stones—

– PEE……

“Ppi, Ppiyak?!”

The chirping baby bird slumped down with a sound like air escaping. Why was it doing this? Hoping it was just hunger, I took out the S-grade mana stone, and it started to tear at it with fervor, even though it still didn’t have any strength.

– PEE.

In the end, Ppiyak, who had devoured an entire S-grade mana stone, plopped down on the spot and flapped its wings.

– Ppiyak!

“…Don’t blame me if you get sick.”

– Ppiyak Ppiyak!

It had regained its energy and was making a cry that sounded quite satisfied. Whew, at least it was safe for now.

“Ppiyak, how did you really get here?”

– Ppiyak?

“Could it be that you’ve developed some kind of space- 이동 [moving/teleportation] skill?”

Just in case, I used the Seedling Skill, but the status window was the same as before. Of course, it’s possible that I gained skills other than the optimized initial skills, like Peace’s Spirit Transformation, but a space 이동 skill was too out of the blue.

‘If it’s really Ppiyak, I’d be surprised if it suddenly disappeared. I should have made a Ppiyak appearance contract.’

This appearance was about twice as unexpected as Sung Hyunjae’s appearance. More than that, I couldn’t keep it with me, and I couldn’t leave it to Noah either.

– PEEP!

Ppiyak, who had been dozing off, suddenly woke up and bit my sleeve with its beak. It bit down tightly as if it didn’t want to fall off and started dozing off again. …I couldn’t help it.

‘I have no choice but to ask Sung Hyunjae.’

I’d just say that he snuck Ppiyak out and brought it to me. Ppiyak, you little rascal, what made you come all the way here? I didn’t know how it crossed the long distance, and I was worried, but at the same time, I was proud. Ppiyak is no ordinary bird after all. It’s just that it’s going to be a problem if it keeps doing this.

– Ppiyak Ppiyak.

Ppiyak was splashing around in the children’s pool. Even though the water was shallow, it was deep water for Ppiyak, but it was swimming quite well.

‘It really feels like I’m on vacation.’

I was the only guest in the infinity pool that seemed to connect to the sea under the clear sky. Only hotel staff and security guards were around. When I said I wanted to relax alone, they really rented out the whole place for me. I didn’t go into the water, but just sitting and looking at the scenery was a change of pace.

‘Is this why people spend so much money on trips?’

In my case, I was kidnapped, though. I was treated well before, but when I cooperated, it became even more luxurious… And because it’s a forced vacation, I didn’t feel much guilt about the things I left behind in Korea. It’s not my fault.

“Should I go to the bar in the evening?”

They recommended it, saying the atmosphere and night view were amazing. It would be a bit much to turn off poison resistance and have a drink, right? I wish Peace and Blue had come with me. I didn’t come here to play, but I still feel bad.

“Here’s your mango juice~”

A hotel employee handed me a glass of juice with a cheerful voice. The voice sounded young. When I turned my head, I saw a short female employee smiling brightly.

“Ppiyak is really here.”

“…Excuse me?”

“It’s me, Yerim.”

The moment I heard the whispered words, the appearance of the female employee changed. The clothes were the same, but instead of a short adult woman, it was a middle school girl. Yerim smiled, wearing glasses without lenses.

“Uncle Myungwoo made this item for me overnight. If you use this, you will appear as the person you designate. The usage conditions are 까다로운 [picky/strict], and it doesn’t work on someone who has recognized the original appearance even once.”

Yerim said, fiddling with her glasses. It’s a convenient item, but the conditions are 까다롭다 [picky/strict].

“…What about the hotel employee you borrowed the appearance from?”

“She’s well taken care of. She can’t be awake.”

That’s a relief. She didn’t kill her. Items that steal the appearance of others often have the condition of killing the other person. Myungwoo wouldn’t make something like that, but I was worried just in case.

“Should we get out of here right away? Should I use my Teleportation skill?”

Yerim said quietly, looking around. Originally, there was no need to stay here any longer. The ones I was trying to catch weren’t the Korean Association, but human traffickers overseas. But.

“No. I have to stay a few more days.”

Yerim tilted her head at my words.

“For several days? Don’t tell me, 아저씨 [Ahjussi/Uncle], you’re going to take a good rest while you’re here…….”

“I’m resting by chance, but there’s another reason. Anyway, it’s good that you came. I was going to call you anyway. I need your help too.”

“My help? Should I wipe them out here?”

Our Yerim is so violent. I’m going to wipe them out, but.

“Have you practiced your skills a lot?”

“Yes. I can handle water well now. It’s nothing compared to the Lake Dungeon.”

“Nothing? Your comparison is a Myth-grade skill. In the first place, it’s almost impossible to master it perfectly. Even taking it away just a little bit is something ordinary people can’t do, right? I can’t do it either.”

Without a natural talent like Yerim, you wouldn’t be able to imitate it just by using the skill once. I said that she worked hard, that she was really great, and that she had suffered a lot, and she smiled shyly.

“I’ll be nearby as much as possible, so call me anytime you need help.”

“Don’t do that, why don’t you go sightseeing since you came all the way here? Isn’t there a D○ney Land?”

“It’s closed.”

It’s already closed? It’s the harm of the Dungeon Break. The Statue of Liberty was probably cut in half around this time.

“Oh, and Guild Leader is here too.”

“What?”

Yoohyun? I was flustered and looked towards the staff, but they were all unfamiliar faces.

“What about the work in Korea?”

“We decided to go with the story of a younger brother rescuing his 형 [hyung/older brother] himself~”

That would be nice too. Yerim picked up the empty glass and left. Where is Yoohyun?

* * *

The hotel’s guests were increasing one by one. Surprisingly, there weren’t many Guild Leaders of Hunter Guilds, and most of them were ordinary powerful people. The Monster Domestication skill had to be traded with other guilds because of the problem of supplying baby monsters. Non-Awakened identification also required the cumbersome task of scouting and Awakening the other person.

It would be 은근 귀찮을 [somewhat annoying] to manage as a Hunter Guild whose main activity is dungeon raids. It’s easier to entrust the baby monsters for a reasonable price than to bring them into the guild. The reason why I was able to maintain neutrality and create a breeding facility was largely because of that.

‘The situation will change if other skills are revealed, though.’

If I reveal all my skills and go into auction, wouldn’t all the famous S-class Hunters in the world come to see it? That kind of misfortune shouldn’t happen, though.

“It’s surprising that transactions take place in an ordinary banquet hall. When it comes to human trafficking and auctions, I think of a darker scene than that.”

“It’s not suitable for these days.”

Gregson said with a kind smile.

“If you want a classical atmosphere, I can prepare it for you.”

“No, thank you. I prefer modern things.”

Does a classical atmosphere mean putting shackles on your ankles? You have to look like you’re about to die and your clothes have to be shabby, and the slave trader has to be wielding a whip. Modern is better than classical after all.

“More than that, I have a proposal.”

I said, sitting across from the slave trader. He had a generous face that said he would listen to anything.

“I’d like you to give me about two vetoes.”

“A veto?”

“Yes. I’ve accepted my current situation, but I don’t want to go to just anyone. Due to the nature of my skills, efficiency is not good if I am forcibly dragged away.”

My mind has to be comfortable to raise children with care.

“Isn’t it a kind of entertainment for the product to evaluate the buyer? However, since everyone is seeing each other for the first time today, let’s use items to evaluate the potential buyers in order to use the veto.”

“You mean you’re going to evaluate with items.”

“Isn’t it items rather than money these days? I’ll look at the skill of getting rare items, and the 배포 [generosity/willingness] of giving them out without hesitation.”

“They won’t put out high-grade items.”

“Of course, they’re not really giving them. It’s a kind of performance. Now, keep listening.”

It wasn’t difficult to persuade Gregson. Because it wasn’t a bad story. Rather, it’s the opposite. If you don’t know my intentions at all.

I have to get some crumbs for selling my human rights, right?

* * *

“Is everything ready?”

“Of course.”

Sung Hyunjae answered, glancing slightly towards the sea. The sea beyond the large glass window was as close as if it were right in front of us. It was calmly rippling under the slightly cloudy weather. I hope it doesn’t rain at night.

My auction party is tonight. I volunteered to be the bait, and I accepted Sung Hyunjae’s proposal, but I even made it bigger myself, but even so, I had a strong feeling of regret about what I was doing. I feel like I’m going to swear.

“…Let’s get two. One is not enough to be 억울해서 [to feel wronged/unfair].”

“These days, 억울한 [wronged/unfair] people seem to be going around visiting pets and training equipment. You looked very happy.”

No, it’s because Ppiyak is cute when it plays. When did you see that again? Sigh, how long has it been since I vowed to live quietly and comfortably when I regress, and I’m in this state. I want to ask God where my life is going.

– Ppiyak.

Ppiyak in my arms fluttered. I stroked its round head, and a man in his mid-30s approached us. When I’m with Sung Hyunjae, people usually can’t or don’t approach me, who is it?

“형 [Hyung/Older Brother].”

The voice sounded different, but I could tell right away with that one word. Then the man’s appearance changed. It’s Yoohyun. Sung Hyunjae also quickly recognized it and raised the corners of his lips.

“As expected, 도련님 [Doryeonim/Young Master] was here too.”

“Are you really going to keep doing this ridiculous thing?”

Yoohyun said without even looking at Sung Hyunjae. Glasses suit him 은근 [surprisingly/unexpectedly] well.

“Not a hotel employee, who is it?”

“Auction participant.”

“You even caught him and changed his appearance.”

“Noah Hunter helped me.”

If Noah, who has a stealth skill, cooperates, it wouldn’t be difficult to quietly kidnap one person. Moreover, they are both S-class Hunters.

“The two of you work well together. Keep getting along so well.”

“Don’t say nonsense. Originally, we were going to get out of here 적당히 [moderately/appropriately], but an auction.”

“If things go wrong, please bid on me.”

Yerim showed her enthusiasm, saying, ‘I want to buy 아저씨 [Ahjussi/Uncle]!’, but she still hasn’t paid off all her debts, what is she going to buy? Sung Hyunjae has to get out in the middle, so it’s a relief that Yoohyun came as a participant. Even if a strange guy bids on me, I’m going to run away right away, but it still feels 더럽잖아 [dirty/unpleasant].

“…I should have stopped you from volunteering as bait.”

“Hey, I didn’t get a single scratch. I ate well and slept well.”

As promised, he was perfectly fine, but his younger brother didn’t unfold his frowning expression. Well, these things can happen in life… but usually not.

“도련님 [Doryeonim/Young Master], don’t be so stiff and enjoy the situation.”

“If it were you, you would enjoy it so much that you would make the 판 [pan/situation] bigger… No, never mind.”

If it were Sung Hyunjae, he would enjoy it so much that he would make the 판 [pan/situation] bigger.

“Calm down and let’s have lunch together.”

The seafood dishes in this neighborhood aren’t 비리지도 [fishy/smelly] and are delicious. If things go well, let’s go sightseeing. I have to use the card I received up to the limit.

* * *

I called Yerim under the pretext of giving her errands and had a good time until dinner. My younger brother grumbled from time to time, but he seemed to feel much better. When I return to Korea, should I go on a trip with the other kids?

Soon the sun set and the night with sparkling night views came. I took the microphone in the splendid hotel banquet hall.

“Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for joining us today. As you all know, I am today’s special auction item.”

Participants, I will be conducting my auction.