The S-Classes That I Raised [EN]: Chapter 291

289. I’m Leaving After Eating Well (2)

Five SS-grade magic stones were lined up on the table. They were basically white, but each contained a different color. The sizes were also slightly different.

“Ahjussi [term of endearment for an older man], me too! Please let me handle it next time!”

Yerim said, fiddling with a blue magic stone. There shouldn’t be a next time. It’s better if SS-grade monsters don’t pop out of dungeons.

“I want to experience it too. Is it possible, Manager Han? I’m not even close to thirty yet.”

“Of course, Ms. Hyun-ah can do it too.”

“Guild Leader Sesung, what’s wrong with being old? Does that skill not consider external age? If Sung Hyunjae changes his style, it might be possible.”

Moon Hyun-ah giggled. If he dressed casually and changed his hairstyle… well, I kind of want to see it.

“If it’s just an age limit, I have no choice but to accept it, wouldn’t you say?”

Sung Hyunjae looked at me with a hint of regret. It was a look that seemed to ask if there were any restrictions other than age.

“What can we do about age? If Sung Hyunjae was in his twenties, he would definitely be able to. I’m disappointed too.”

I answered, soothing Ppiyak, who had been fussing since earlier.

– Ppiyak! Ppiik! Ppiyak!

“Ppiyak, no. Calm down. You can’t swallow that by yourself anyway.”

Ppiyak, who was held in my hand, flapped and struggled. He was fine after eating the jellyfish’s magic stone, so even if I fed him an SS-grade magic stone, I didn’t think anything would go wrong… but it’s better to be careful. Besides, Ppiyak, I’m sorry, but your dad isn’t capable of feeding you SS-grade magic stones to your heart’s content. Uncle worked hard to catch it.

“I’ll give you an S-grade one later.”

– Ppiii Ppiyak! Ppiiik!

“Aigoo [expression of endearment or frustration], okay, okay. You’re upset. I’m sorry.”

As Ppiyak continued to cry, Bellare was at a loss, then wrapped one of the magic stones with her body and dragged it over.

– Shiiit, shik!

– Ppiyak Ppiyak!

Oh my god, so cute. They’re really getting along. How should I send Bellare back to Riette? Should I say I failed to grow her and pay the compensation? Since Ppiyak can’t eat it with his own strength anyway, I’ll let him go. Bellare hugs the magic stone I gave her with her wings and chirps. He looks back at me as if asking me to break it, but no, Ppiyak.

“Are you going to make all of these into equipment?”

Myungwoo said, examining the magic stones.

“Yeah. I thought that would be the best. It just so happens that there are five of us.”

Even though Yoohyun contributed the most, the help of others was also significant. And I can take care of Yoohyun separately with the points I’ve saved up. Myungwoo sighed briefly at my words.

“Excluding Yoojin, of course.”

“No, I─”

“Because you’re F-grade and don’t need it, is it?”

“…Isn’t the grace I’ve received enough for at least ten years…? Ah, and I got a new S-grade weapon.”

Though I don’t know when the newbie will take it back. Myungwoo took the magic stones, looking displeased. Ppiyak, who had his magic stone taken away, protested with chirps.

“I will check the characteristics of the magic stones and then hand them over, so please agree on the ownership among yourselves. Of course, you will have to pay for the production costs in addition to the additional material costs.”

“Am I becoming a debtor again? Is installment payment possible?”

At Yerim’s words, Myungwoo glanced at me and answered.

“I’ll give you a discount too. Because Park Yerim is reliable. Noah too.”

“I’m okay. I still have enough money.”

“You should save when you can. You don’t really like going into dungeons anyway.”

Noah nodded, a little shy.

“Yes. But even if it’s not dungeon raids, there are other small jobs.”

“Noah, are you perhaps doing a part-time job?”

I should have taken better care of him! Noah answered that it wasn’t, at my words.

“I’m getting offers, though. Other than hunter-related things, like advertisements.”

“You should accept advertisements if there’s something good. Noah, whatever you do, it’ll suit you really well.”

The screen will shine. It was really a shame that he turned down the jewelry photoshoot. Yoohyun said he didn’t like filming commercials either. Yerim’s popularity will definitely skyrocket after the Japan match, so we decided to film something that suits her then.

“Yoojin-ssi [honorific], haven’t you been getting a lot of offers too?”

“Well, for me, it’s mostly about my legs. Most of them want me to appear with our kids, but I’m a little reluctant to film with baby monsters.”

It’s better to avoid crowded spaces with non-awakened people if possible.

“That’s right, Ahjussi, the kids want you to upload videos more often! How about creating a channel?”

“Huh? A channel?”

“Internet broadcasting.”

“Park Yerim, don’t bother hyung [older brother or close male friend].”

“I was just asking, okay?”

Internet broadcasting, is that what they call it when individuals film and upload? After filming inside dungeons became possible, there were cases of low to mid-level hunters gaining popularity through such broadcasts. High-level hunters did professional broadcasts, and many became world-famous. There was a hunter I liked too.

“Should we go into the smithy? What time are we leaving?”

“Right now? There are more things to sort out, so it’ll be tomorrow afternoon at the earliest.”

“The longer the magic stone is taken out, the harder it is to check its characteristics. Unless it’s specially treated, the characteristics it originally had gradually fade away. There’s not much difference if you’re just using it as an energy source, but it’s better to have it fresh for itemization.”

That was the first time I’d heard that. He seemed like an expert, so cool.

“It seems like there are toxins and curses involved too, would you help me?”

“Yes, of course, I should help you.”

Noah answered and stood up.

“I have resistance skills too.”

“Yoojin, you should rest. And grace can’t block ordinary heat. You might get a low-temperature burn.”

With those words, Myungwoo disappeared into the smithy with Noah.

“Go to sleep, hyung, like Hunter Myungwoo said.”

Yoohyun, who was sitting next to me, said. He had been urging me to rest as soon as we arrived at the hotel, but I didn’t feel like it. I felt like I would have a nightmare if I fell asleep now.

“I’m not really sleepy yet. Aren’t you tired?”

“I rested well. Anyway, I won’t be able to sleep right now.”

True, he must still be sensitive. It’s not comparable to right after a dungeon raid where you have to fight monsters for days, but he fought SS-grade monsters and then S-grade hunters. Unless his stamina was severely depleted like in Hong Kong or Akates, it would be hard to fall asleep.

‘Should I use the skill I bought with points?’

It was a skill I bought before arriving at Medes because it was cheap for its grade and seemed useful. I opened the skill window and checked the two new skills.

[Pat Pat (B) – Patting the target’s back can calm them down, and the stronger the target’s trust and affection for the skill user, the stronger the effect.

※ If the target has antipathy towards the skill user, the opposite effect may occur.]

[Lullaby (A) – Performing actions to put the target to sleep can make them fall asleep, and the stronger the target’s trust and affection for the skill user, the stronger the effect.

Recovery effect during sleep +20%, slight growth activation

※ If the target has antipathy towards the skill user, the opposite effect may occur.]

I bought it to use on monsters, but it doesn’t say I can’t use it on people.

“Yoohyun, come here.”

I pulled my brother into my arms and patted his back. Yerim and Moon Hyun-ah frowned at the same time, asking what I was doing.

“Our Yoohyun, sleep, sleep. Good boy, it’s late, so you should go to sleep now.”

“Hyung, what are you doing…”

The eyes that looked up at me with a puzzled expression blinked slowly. Oh, he’s dozing off.

“…Hyung.”

“Yes, it’s okay. Sleep.”

[The title ‘Perfect Nurturer’ enhances the skill effect towards the keyword-applied target!]

Is it because it’s a nurturing-related skill? Even the title was applied. Then Yoohyun’s eyes completely closed. He leaned his head on me and his whole body relaxed. I could hear his breathing comfortably.

“Wow, Ahjussi! What is it?”

“Is he really sleeping? Han Yoohyun here? Really?”

“Is it a skill? I never thought I’d see Do-ryeong-nim [young master] fall asleep so defenselessly. Amazing.”

The three of them were surprised and spoke to me, but Yoohyun didn’t budge. He would have woken up right away normally, but he’s really sleeping well.

“It’s a skill. It said the effect is better if there’s a high level of trust and affection for me, but I didn’t know it would work this well.”

“Trust and affection, then of course he’d fall asleep right away. It’s Han Yoohyun. You could carry him away and he wouldn’t know.”

Ah, Yerim jumped up from her seat. Yoohyun was still asleep even though Yerim came right next to him.

“I’ll take him to his room, Ahjussi. Is that okay? It’s heavy for Ahjussi to carry. Just this once!”

“Uh… okay.”

It’s not that I can’t carry him, but Yerim said she’d help, so there’s no need to refuse. Yerim happily picked up Yoohyun gently. I was worried that his legs and clothes would drag, but he floated slightly in the air so they wouldn’t touch the ground.

“Unnie [older sister]! Phone! Quickly!”

“Okay, okay!”

“Take pictures and videos!”

“I’m filming. Wow, our Yerim is so cool~”

“Haeyeon Guild Leader Han Yoohyun is knocked down in my hands!”

“…Don’t leak it. Ms. Hyun-ah too.”

“Can’t I upload just one picture?”

“No.”

Even though it was so noisy, Yoohyun was fast asleep. The skill effect is so good. Did it get stronger because I used two at the same time? I have to be careful when using it.

Yerim carried Yoohyun and headed towards the stairs instead of the elevator on purpose. Moon Hyun-ah followed behind, filming with her phone.

As the three disappeared, it became quiet in an instant. Only the sound of Ppiyak chirping could be heard.

“It’ll be easier to put the kids to sleep from now on. Peace, do you want to sleep too? Should I put you to sleep?”

– Keuheung.

Peace, who was sitting on the chair Yoohyun had left, shook his head. He’s acting like he understood me.

“I don’t want to sleep yet. Can you tell me the list in advance? How did you find out everything in such a short time?”

“I used a method that can’t be used on Han Yoojin.”

“Does it bother you that you still don’t know my inner thoughts? I told you I’d tell you.”

I stood up, asking if he wanted something to drink. There was no one else in the lounge, but drinks and simple food were prepared at the self-service bar. Peace trotted after me.

“How about apple juice? Or grape juice? I refuse tea and coffee because they’re a hassle. If you don’t answer, I’m going with plain water.”

“The same thing.”

“I suddenly feel like drinking water.”

I poured apple juice into two glasses. As I placed the glasses I brought on the table, Sung Hyunjae got up. He turned around the table and strode towards me without a word, and I unconsciously took a step back. Peace also growled softly. Ppiyak and Bellare, who were poking at the juice glasses, also looked at us.

“Why?”

“Right leg.”

“It’s fine.”

“You must be consciously trying to pretend it’s fine as you walk.”

…Ah, damn it. He’s so disgustingly sensitive. He noticed it. Yoohyun and the others didn’t even notice.

“It’s because I’m tired, tired. There’s no injury. See for yourself.”

Come on, I put my leg on the chair, rolled up my pants, and showed him. Look, there’s not a single scar.

“You saw it, right?”

At my confident words, Sung Hyunjae frowned slightly.

“It’s been a while since I’ve felt this stuffy.”

“It’s more amazing that it’s been a while. That means there was a time before. You’re not the type to put up with stuffiness.”

“Chief Song was there.”

“Ah.”

I admit it. Our Chief Song is the best in that field.

“Still, I’m better than Chief Song, right? Because I’m trying to change. Chief Song doesn’t know what to do. If I can somehow get the baby sheep into my arms, there might be an opening.”

Sung Hyunjae reached out and pulled down the rolled-up hem of my pants. Then he went to the self-service bar and poured a glass of milk. He handed it to me, and somehow it was warm.

“I feel like I’ve become a five-year-old.”

“A five-year-old would listen better.”

“Haven’t you heard of the terrible twos? Our Yoohyun was nice, though.”

Even while grumbling, I drank the milk obediently. I felt bad about continuing to refuse when he was taking care of me like this. I don’t want to, but I’ll go up and rest.

“If this continues, I might have to ask Do-ryeong-nim again if he’s willing to leave you in his care. Han Yoojin needs a rest.”

“Is Sesung Guild Leader’s house a hotel or something?”

“I’ve never let anyone other than Han Yoojin sleep there, I’m disappointed. Outsiders who aren’t guild members have hardly ever come in. Do-ryeong-nim came once at that time, and Chief Song Tae-won came several times, though.”

“Don’t bother Chief Song.”

“He’s coming to bother me. It’s the fault of the one who comes outside of work hours.”

Outside of work hours, just hearing that makes my heart ache. Awakened people and dungeon problems don’t distinguish between day and night, so even if Sung Hyunjae has left work, he has to go to his house and ask him if necessary. Kneeling was also at his house, wasn’t it? Ah, I feel like I’m going to cry.

“I’m going to sleep, I’m going to sleep. Thank you for the milk.”

“You’re welcome.”

“My leg is really nothing.”

“I’ll keep my mouth shut. You probably wouldn’t know if it wasn’t me.”

Being quick-witted is uncomfortable, but it’s also convenient.

Bang!

At that moment, an explosion sound came from above. My brother woke up. Did they put him down nicely and come down, or are they playing around? I have to go soothe him quickly.