The S-Classes That I Raised [EN]: Chapter 339

337. Driver’s License & Nice to Meet You (1)

* This is in the past.

“Uncle, let’s go get our licenses this time for sure!”

Yerim said,

“I heard I need to get a new license that matches my Hunter rank.”

Myungwoo said,

“I also have to get my license again in Korea,”

Noah said. With four people who didn’t have driver’s licenses gathered, naturally, someone was needed to drive. There were plenty of people who could drive, but.

“I’ll give you a ride.”

Yoohyun chimed in. And Peace protested in front of the door. Piak looked at me intently with Bellare. It’s not a dangerous place, and it’s a Hunter-only facility, so whatever.

So, I left the house with Peace in my arms, Piak on my head, and Bellare wrapped around my wrist.

“Yerim, you didn’t practice driving at all, right? Are you going to be okay?”

“I’m strong in real situations, so don’t worry!”

She passed the written test and learned the basic operations, but I’m still worried. Yoohyun added from the side.

“I also passed right away without practice. Even if you make a mistake, only the car will be destroyed, so don’t worry about it. More than that, are you really okay, Hyung [older brother/male friend]? I offered to help you practice driving, but you refused.”

“I may not have a license, but it’s not like I’ve never driven before. They made me park and move cars within the premises where I used to work.”

He said he was okay outside of public roads. Of course, the reason I’m confident now is because I got my driver’s license before the regression [going back to the past].

“Still, the Hunter test center is a bit tricky, so it’ll be tough.”

“Is it much different?”

“I can’t tell you the details because it’s prohibited, but it’s impossible for a non-awakened person to pass the advanced Hunter course. They said the intermediate level isn’t that difficult, though.”

Is the course difficult? Still, I’m not a beginner, so it should be fine.

As we headed towards the building, Myungwoo and Noah were waiting.

“Myungwoo, are you going to be okay? The advanced Hunter course is no joke.”

Unlike me, Myungwoo was recognized as an A-Rank Hunter, so he had to get an advanced Hunter license. I walked up to Myungwoo and nudged his arm.

“I heard you barely drove before. Just in case, make sure to bring a potion, and there will be a healer waiting at the test center, right?”

“Yeah, they said there is. And they said I can use items due to my skill characteristics. Well, only the items I made, to be exact.”

“Still, be careful. Don’t get hurt.”

Noah is an S-Rank Hunter, so there shouldn’t be any problems. I thought that and just told him to do well on the test, and he looked noticeably gloomy. Oops.

“Mr. Noah, please be careful too. It’s said to be easy for S-Rank Hunters, but you never know.”

“Yes! Thank you, Yoojin-ssi [term of polite address].”

He smiles brightly then. He’s radiantly shining today too.

The Hunter-only driver’s license test center was quite far. And, unusually, there was a line of foreign cars in the parking lot in front of the test center. It was like being at a motor show. The people in suits standing among the shiny cars started to light up as soon as they spotted us.

“Please pass the test!”

“We’re cheering for you, Hunters!”

Could that be.

“…Are those dealers?”

How did they hear the rumors and flock here? Some of them even made placards. There were the most people cheering for Yerim, followed by Noah. I and Myungwoo had relatively few. Is it because the probability of failing is high?

We entered the test center amidst the cheers of the imported car dealers. A nervous-looking staff member greeted us.

“Hunter Park Yerim, you took the written test first.”

“Yes!”

“Then, we will first guide you through the skills test. Course A is a normal skills test. You must not use skills or items on Course A. Course B is a Hunter-only road driving test where skills can be used. Those other than Hunter Yoo Myungwoo cannot use items.”

The skills test staff told Yerim to follow him.

“I’ll pass and come back~”

Yerim went out to the skills test area, and just as we were about to move to take the written test,

“Hello!”

A cheerful voice was heard. Riette entered with Kang Soyoung, followed by Song Taewon. Song Taewon checked us and said to the staff.

“Is Hunter Park Yerim taking the skills test?”

“Yes. She passed the written test, so she entered the skills test area first.”

Song Taewon nodded slightly. Because S-Rank Hunters came to get their licenses all at once, he seemed to have come to prepare for accidents. There’s no one to replace him in S-Rank Hunter matters, so it’s a problem. I wish I could find even one S-Rank Awakened person affiliated with the country.

…From Song Taewon’s point of view, it might feel like one more burden is added. Even if it’s an S-Rank with similar tendencies to himself, like a clone, he’s the type of person who would feel uncomfortable.

“Hi, honey~ Noah, are you here to get your license too?”

“Yes, Nuna [older sister/female friend].”

The short answer was normal. It didn’t contain familial affection or fondness, but it didn’t feel negative either. I can’t say that everything is resolved yet, and in the first place, not everything can end with ‘they all lived happily ever after~’.

“Soyoung-ssi must have a license, and Riette, you didn’t have a Korean license?”

“It was revoked. It’s a retest~”

What did you do? An S-Rank Hunter’s driver’s license wouldn’t be revoked unless something serious happened.

Everyone except Yoohyun and Kang Soyoung went into the written test area. I left Peace and Piak with Yoohyun for a while. Bellare was half in bracelet form anyway. Since it was an intermediate-level or higher Hunter license test center, there weren’t many desks and chairs.

“The written test consists of 60 questions, 40 of which are the same as the general test. The remaining 20 questions are Hunter-specific questions. Hunter Riette and Hunter Noah, please come to this seat.”

Separate test papers were distributed for the two people who were not fluent in Korean. Then the written test began. The general questions were easy, and the Hunter-specific questions were not difficult either. The content included safety belt wearing, alcohol consumption exceptions according to poison resistance and stat grade, and traffic control during dungeon breaks.

Everyone passed the written test safely. All that was left was the skills test.

“Hunter Han Yoojin, please follow me.”

I was the only intermediate Hunter, so only my test area was different. Yoohyun handed me Piak and said.

“You have to be careful, Hyung. Just in case, take Peace with you.”

“It’s not like I’m going to cause an accident while getting my license. Is it okay to take Peace with me?”

The staff said it was okay. However, if I received help from a ride-type monster, I would be immediately disqualified. Skill use was possible, but borrowing the abilities of others was not allowed, and I had to pass entirely on my own strength.

The others, except for me, were guided in the direction Yerim had gone. Kang Soyoung, who shouted ‘Riette Unnie [older sister/female friend], fighting!’, shouted loudly towards Noah.

“Mr. Noah! If you pass, we’ll─!”

“I’m sorry.”

“It’s okay! Good luck on the test!”

She’s persistent. The two of them get along well, though.

I followed the staff to the test area. When I arrived at the test area, I received a text message from Sung Hyunjae, as if he had heard the news.

[Fighting^^]

Well, thanks for now. Two test vehicles were parked at the entrance of Course A. I got into the Type 1 truck and started right away. The general course wasn’t difficult. It had been a while since I used a stick shift, but I had learned how to drive in advance, so I just needed to recall the feeling.

After passing the test safely, I was immediately guided to Course B.

“The vehicle is… a bit unique.”

It was a large SUV with a heavy body, and at first glance, it was not a commercially available vehicle. It was most likely a special product using dungeon byproducts. As expected, it was marked on the license plate.

“Course B is designed assuming a dungeon break [monster outbreak]. The course configuration is partially changed periodically, but the basic route is the same, so we ask that you do not tell those who have not obtained a Hunter-only driver’s license the details.”

“Then is retesting impossible?”

“The passing cut-off increases during retesting. If you fail three times in a row, you will be disqualified from taking the driver’s license test.”

That’s strict. Still, since retesting is possible, let’s memorize the course thoroughly if it seems difficult.

“If you wish to give up the test midway, please press the red button next to the steering wheel. We will send a healer and rescue team right away.”

“Yes.”

Even in a dungeon break environment, monsters won’t pop out, but a rescue team? Even if it’s a beginner, they might cause an accident while driving alone.

After listening to the precautions, I got into the car. Peace also sat in the passenger seat.

“Piak, you go next to Peace too.”

– Piak.

It could be dangerous because I have to increase the speed unlike Course A. I left Piak to Peace and started the car. The closed door opened, and a partially broken road appeared.

“It’s quite realistic.”

Building models were also set up along the road. Driving along the four-lane road was fun because the well-decorated course wasn’t the actual situation. So that’s why the test fee was expensive.

‘Should I turn slowly or go fast?’

It was a kind of mission to arrive at the dungeon break location on time, so the time limit was tight. If time runs out, do I have to go back in the middle? I didn’t ask that. First, I sped up to complete the course.

The number of obstacles gradually increased, and I was thinking that beginners would definitely not arrive on time, when.

“Save a person!”

“Heok!”

A person jumped out onto the road. I hurriedly stepped on the brakes, but.

Bang!

“Ugh!”

The body of the man hit by the car floated into the air. Then he rolled and rolled on the road and stopped. Crazy, what the hell. I quickly opened the car door and jumped out.

“Are you okay─”

“You failed to avoid a civilian. 5 points will be deducted.”

The man who stood up said nonchalantly.

“Your response after the collision was also inadequate, so 2 points will be deducted.”

“…Excuse me?”

“The current area is close to the dungeon break location, so you never know when monsters will appear. Even if an accident occurs, you must not forget to look around.”

That’s right… but still. No, but what is this.

“…Are you really okay?”

“Don’t worry. I’m a C-Rank defense-type Hunter. But, Hunter Han Yoojin.”

The man hesitated and looked behind me.

“Can I take a picture with Piak? I’m a big fan personally. The timer is stopped.”

When I turned around, Peace was already following me with Piak on his head. There’s no reason not to. I put Piak on the examiner’s head, took the phone, and took a picture. The examiner thanked me several times and left, telling me to do well on the test.

“…Isn’t this too realistic?”

If I didn’t have fear resistance, my heart would have dropped. Grumbling, I got back in the car. It’s close to a real situation. Still, they won’t be able to let monsters out. …Surely not.

I took a breath and started. I couldn’t increase the speed as much as before and ignored the traffic lights and crossed the crosswalk. There were no deductions related to traffic signals. It’s a situation where I can’t even keep the lane. Then, as I turned the corner.

“Ah!”

Something popped out again. I saw a dark lump and hurriedly stepped on the brakes. Unlike before, the speed was slow, and I was prepared, so I was able to stop about thirty centimeters away.

“What is that? Move.”

What blocked the way was none other than a person wearing a doll costume. I honked the horn, but it didn’t move.

– Shh.

Bellare, who saw me honking, poked her head out. Then, wrapping her body around the steering wheel, she kept pressing the horn.

“Don’t do that, you rascal.”

I told the kids to wait for a while and got out of the car. Peace jumped out and chased after me, though. This time, I looked around thoroughly, and the person wearing the doll costume approached.

“10 points will be deducted.”

“Yes?”

“You must drive through low-level monsters as they are. Also, you came out defenselessly, so an additional 3 points─”

Vroom, suddenly the car started. It ran straight ahead, crashed into a building model, and stopped. Both I and the monster-dressed examiner stared blankly at the car.

“…Piak!”

Was it you? Or Bellare? Or both? I quickly ran and opened the car door. Piak, who was sitting in the driver’s seat, looked back at me. Bellare was already wrapped around the gear. It was a sight that made me sigh.

“Piak, this isn’t a toy car! Bellare, I told you not to do whatever Piak tells you to do!”

– Piya.

– Shiit.

“What if you get hurt? If it wasn’t a test center, other people could have been hurt. No, it’s my fault for leaving you two behind. I should have taken the car keys out.”

I’m worried that Piak seems to be causing more and more accidents since he got together with Bellare. Fortunately, it seems that he can only teleport alone, though.

“The children’s fathe… no, Hunter Han Yoojin.”

The monster examiner approached and said.

“There are no related items, so no points will be deducted, but please be careful in the future.”

“Ah, yes. I’m sorry. I’ll be careful.”

I quickly bowed my head and apologized. It seems like I won’t be able to pass today anyway. Still, I got in the car to check the course. I crashed into a building model, but the car was only slightly scratched thanks to the sturdy special material.

“I have no choice but to retry.”

The application fee is a waste, but. Since I’m going to fail anyway, I stepped on the accelerator with a relaxed mind. I drove straight through the person dressed as a monster who popped out again and avoided the fallen roadside tree. I also had to pass through puddles and go through the sidewalk.

In sections where the sidewalk and the road were completely blocked, I hesitated for a moment, but immediately broke through the glass door of the building model next door. When I went out to the other side, the road reappeared.

“At this rate, I’ll pass next time.”

I turned left at the intersection following the directions. At the same time.

Rumble

The sound of collapse coming from the speaker was heard. The surrounding building models began to collapse towards the road, towards the car.

“Will I fail if I get buried?”

Is it set up that a high-ranking Hunter is fighting nearby? Or is the burst dungeon A-Rank or higher? I increased the car’s speed to the fullest. I ran wildly on the cracked and broken road. The recorded sound behind me kept ringing threateningly.

A flipped large truck blocked the way. I turned the steering wheel and went up onto the sidewalk. I knocked down signboards, smashed stalls, avoided obstacles, and went back down to the road. As soon as I turned the corner.

– Kroaa!

As expected, a giant balloon doll blocked the way along with the recorded sound. What, should I run into that too? But if it were real at that size, I would be the one who would suffer.

I have to run away here.

The sound of collapse also stopped, so I immediately reversed without hesitation.

Clunk!

“…Huh?”

As soon as I reversed the car, the intact road collapsed. The back of the car sank down, and the front was lifted up.

– Piak!

Peace pressed down on Piak, who was rolling down, with his front paw. What is this!

– Kroaaang!

The recording of the monster’s roar was heard in succession, and the footsteps also echoed loudly. No, what do you want me to do.

“Let’s get out first.”

I opened the car door and got out onto the road. Peace also came out with Piak in his mouth. The car was completely stuck in the pit with its rear end. It looked difficult to pull out without a tow truck.

– Kuaaaang!

“…No, what do you want me to do.”

Am I supposed to run away? But it’s a driver’s license test? They clearly said that I had to arrive at the destination by car to pass. Was I not supposed to reverse?

As I was lost in thought, the monster balloon popped with a bang. White powder scattered everywhere, and a broadcast came from the speaker.

[Hunter Han Yoojin, you have been disqualified.]

…I knew I wouldn’t pass, but what is this? I didn’t even get to go all the way.

“Please return now.”

The examiner, who had appeared unnoticed, said. Then, with both hands, he grabbed the car and pulled it out onto the road.

“…How do you even pass this section?”

“If you pull the car out of the pit within the specified time and move it back 10 meters, the giant monster will disappear.”

“Pull the car out?”

“Yes.”

“…With my bare hands?”

“You can use skills.”

What the hell. Am I supposed to whisper sweet nothings to the car? What’s certain is that I’m screwed when it comes to getting a driver’s license for intermediate hunters.

“Hyung!” [Korean term for older brother or a respected male figure]

Yoohyun, who had been waiting at the entrance of the intermediate hunter’s practical test site, approached me. I weakly waved my hand at my brother.

“…I failed.”

It was just a driver’s license test, but I was a little embarrassed. Yoohyun brushed the powder off my shoulders.

“Are you hurt anywhere?”

“It wasn’t that dangerous. The building was also a model. But it was a bit too much for someone with F-grade stats.”

I grumbled as I walked to the waiting room with Yoohyun.

“Avoiding people who suddenly pop out is hard enough, but how am I supposed to pull a car out of a pit? If I could lift a car by myself, would I even be F-grade?”

Even if I retried ten times instead of three, I would fail with my strength. I can’t pass.

“The intermediate test is a pit. The advanced test had a bridge that was collapsing.”

“…What?”

“It wasn’t completely cut off, but there were only a few wires left.”

…Does that mean I have to carry the car and cross on the wires?

“Ahjussi!” [Korean term for mister, often used for middle-aged men]

Yerim, who was in the waiting room, saw me and waved happily. Myungwoo and Noah were also there. Did they all finish the test already? It seems like I was the only one who took a long time.

“Did you pass?”

“…No. I’ve decided to just give up on getting a driver’s license.”

I can’t do it. It’s impossible. It’s impossible unless I cheat. At my words, the three of them looked at me with pity.

“It must have been very difficult. It’s okay.”

“There are many people without driver’s licenses. Don’t worry about it.”

“I’m here, Yoojin-ssi [Korean honorific suffix]. You don’t need to drive a car.”

Everyone is so kind. When I asked if they did well on the test, they all proudly said they passed. I’m the only one who failed.

“I heard the advanced test site has a bridge that’s cut off. How did you pass it?”

“I just carried the car and flew across.”

Yerim said. It must have been easy since she has a flight skill.

“When I took the test, I couldn’t use the blue willow leaves as a substitute for the flight skill yet, so I threw it.”

Yoohyun said that it seemed like the car would be too heavy and the wires would break if he carried it across. He said that the impact on the car had to be below a certain level when throwing it.

“I also carried it and flew across.”

Noah used the same method as Yerim.

“The car is an inanimate object. I put it in the smithy and crossed over alone.”

Myungwoo also passed easily. Everyone is so capable. I’m 100% going to fail. But with that level of ability, is there even a need to drive a car in a dungeon break? It seems better to just fly or run.

At that moment, a rumbling sound was heard.

“…Is someone taking the test right now, maybe Riette?”

As soon as I finished speaking, a broadcast came on.

[This shaking is due to Hunter Riette’s practical test. In preparation for any possible situation, non-awakened individuals and awakened individuals below E-grade should evacuate the building.]

What is she even doing? After some time, after the ground shook several more times, Riette appeared with Kang Soyoung. Song Taewon, looking tired, was also seen next to them.

“Isn’t it a pass according to the regulations?”

“It’s a driver’s license test. You can’t drag the car from start to finish.”

“Unnie [Korean term for older sister] is faster than the car! Team Leader Song, I’m telling you, it’s better for Unnie to run if a dungeon break happens, right?”

“…The course’s roads and buildings have all collapsed.”

“Give her a break, civil servant. Why, in Korea, they say you just need to get to Seoul, no matter how you do it.”

“You can’t destroy Seoul.”

Song Taewon said bluntly. Team Leader Song, you’re working hard today too. I wondered if a fight would break out, but fortunately, Riette grumbled but quietly backed down. Kang Soyoung said she was going to buy Unnie a new car, sounding disappointed.

“Ahjussi, I’ll give you a ride!”

As soon as we went outside the test site, Yerim said, standing next to a sleek sports car. The car dealer’s face lit up.

“Are you buying a car right away? Are you sure it’s okay?”

“Eyy, this is just pocket change. They say the ones for advanced hunters are expensive though.”

Then she asks which car I like.

“This black one is pretty too, what do you think?”

“I think they all look good.”

They’re all expensive cars at first glance. Then Myungwoo approached a heavy SUV.

“How are you going to ride with the kids in something so small?”

Oh, right, Peace is also there. At Myungwoo’s words, Yerim shouted that she can buy a big car too.

“Just buy whatever Yerim likes. It’s your first car.”

“This one is big and seems sturdy.”

“Um, Yoojin-ssi.”

Noah, who had been quietly looking around, also joined in. He looked at Yerim and Myungwoo once each, then continued.

“I think it’s dangerous for someone who’s driving for the first time today. But I’ve been driving continuously.”

That’s, certainly true. Myungwoo had a dormant license, and Yerim was a complete beginner. Yerim and Myungwoo also had a look of realization.

“I’m confident I can drive well… though.”

“I’ll practice more. I’m confident in protecting you, Yoojin, but it’s best if accidents don’t happen at all. Should I make some car-related items?”

When Myungwoo stepped back first, Yerim also looked back at the sports car with a disappointed expression. The victorious Noah smiled brightly.

“A large car would be more comfortable, right?”

Noah said, heading towards a B company vehicle with a winged logo. It was cool how he bought it on the spot without hesitation. Yerim and Myungwoo also each picked what they wanted. The dealers who weren’t chosen sent me desperate looks. I failed, everyone. Even if I passed, I’d just get a domestic car… though I’ll never pass.

“Yoojin-ssi.”

Noah called me. And.

“Hyung.”

The last unexpected guest appeared.

“I don’t want to go back alone.”

My brother looked at me with eyes that said he was going to be abandoned. No, but. Yerim, who chose a glossy dark blue sports car, jeered that the Guild Leader was being cheap.

“Th, then let’s go together. You can contact Haeyeon to have your car brought over.”

I couldn’t turn down Noah-ssi’s kindness, but I couldn’t abandon my brother either. It’s just going in separate cars, but still. Yoohyun glanced at Noah and nodded. Noah, whose face had briefly stiffened at Yoohyun’s intrusion, smiled again and opened the car door for me.

“Let’s all have lunch together before going in. I’ll pay.”

It’s a failure treat.

The day after the driver’s license test.

“I heard the news.”

Sung Hyunjae came to visit. Does he have nothing else to do, coming all the way here because someone failed their driver’s license test? I looked up at Sung Hyunjae, still squatting next to the lawn where Piak and Bellare were playing.

“If you’ve come to congratulate me on failing, you’re late. Hyunah-ssi already gave me so much that I’m still digesting it.”

It started with ‘Hyungnim [Korean term of respect], what to do~’ and ended with ‘It’s okay, it’s okay, call me anytime!’ Sung Hyunjae smiled, saying ‘Oh dear.’ He was standing against the sun, so it was unnecessarily dazzling.

“I’ve prepared a gift for my partner who must be heartbroken.”

“I’m not heartbroken. There are plenty of people who will give me a ride. It’s always easiest to ride in someone else’s car anyway.”

“Call me anytime.”

“Go stand at the end of the waiting list.”

So what’s the gift? I didn’t want to receive it, but I was curious. He doesn’t seem to have brought anything, is it in his inventory? If it’s an item, I’ll gratefully accept it. At my urging gaze, Sung Hyunjae took out the gift.

“…A bicycle?”

“It’s a specially made item that can be put in your inventory. You don’t need a license. It’ll be good exercise too.”

It was a bicycle with a basket in the front. Piak floated up and went right into the basket. He seemed to like it.

Bicycles made from dungeon byproducts that can be stored in the inventory will become quite common later, but there shouldn’t be any yet, so to put this out in just one day.

“…Did you hold a ritual for me to fail?”

The message said fighting, but you knew I would fail and ordered it in advance!

“I’ll answer that it was inevitable.”

“Honestly, shouldn’t they set the difficulty based on stat grade instead of hunter grade?”

I grumbled and got up to look at the bicycle. It’s good that it goes into the inventory, but a bicycle. Will I ever use it? The inventory isn’t unlimited either, so it seems like it’ll just take up space.

“Anyway, thank you for your concern.”

“Do you even know how to ride it?”

“Of course.”

I put Bellare in the basket and grabbed the handlebars. It was the first time I had ridden a bicycle in a long time, but after hesitating slightly at first, I easily circled the rooftop garden and returned to the original spot. Piak flapped his wings, seeming to like it quite a bit.

“See? Just because I’m F-grade doesn’t mean I can’t ride a bicycle.”

It seemed like it would be good to ride around when I take the kids for a walk, and get some exercise too. It’s too slow and tiring to run with them.

“I’ll give you a cup of tea as a special service.”

I parked the bicycle and led the way to the elevator. I want to get a driver’s license too. I’m the only one without a license. But it seems like Peace would pass faster than I would.

* * *

Noah opened the car door for me. Flying is the fastest way to get around, but since I was going to scout for people today, I decided to take the car like a normal person. I also need to buy some gifts.

“Peace’s fur is still left. I’m sorry.”

Red fur was stuck to the car, even though it hadn’t been long since it was bought. I looked down at Peace, who was in my arms, feeling embarrassed. He’s been shedding a lot more fur lately. There were even scratches on the seat already. Piak and Bellare made them when they were playing around during the first test drive.

“It’s okay. Please ride comfortably.”

Noah said as he got into the driver’s seat. He’s an S-grade hunter, but he diligently puts on his seatbelt.

“You said you were going to buy gifts first, right?”

“Yes. There’s a department store that Haeyeon contacted in advance.”

I could have had someone buy them for me, but I wanted to buy them myself this time as well. When we arrived at the department store, they showed us samples of gift sets in a separate area. I bought various gift sets, trying to remember what he liked.

My heart pounded as we got closer to the first destination. It wasn’t scary, so fear resistance wasn’t of much use. Should I have taken a Cheongsimhwan [herbal medicine used to calm nerves]? I need to be calm. I can’t show any strange signs to someone I’m meeting for the first time.

Before long, the navigation system announced that we had arrived at our destination.

“Peace, you wait here.”

– Kkiang.

I left Peace behind and got out of the car with one of the gift sets.

“I’ll carry it.”

“I can carry this much.”

“Still, it hasn’t been long since you were discharged from the hospital. I was also told to take good care of Yoojin-ssi.”

Noah took the dried corvina gift set from my hand. I bought dried corvina because the ahjussi liked grilled fish, but it was priced like Korean beef.

“The building is on the 3rd floor.”

I needlessly adjusted my tie and started walking. It was a 5-story building without an elevator. It was, so to speak, a family-like small business. Pronouncing it slightly rough. Noah-ssi looked at me worriedly as I climbed the narrow stairs. No, I’m a young man in my twenties. I’m thirty on the inside, but I can handle this much even at thirty.

I arrived on the 3rd floor and opened the glass door with the company name coated on it and went inside. The ordinary company scenery with a small number of employees greeted me.

“…Huh?!”

The employee who discovered me first widened their eyes.

“Th, the Breeding Center!”

“What?”

Surprised voices popped out one after another. They gasped when they saw Noah following behind me. It’s a bit awkward.

“Hello, I’m Han Yoojin, the director of the Giseungsu Breeding Center. This is Hunter Noah Luvir.”

“It’s real, it’s real.”

“Wh, what’s going on? Is it a filming?”

Everyone was flustered and couldn’t even respond properly. A middle-aged man popped out from the small president’s office.

“What brings you here, hello. So.”

“I’ve come to find Deputy Seo Kyung-hoon. It seems he’s not here right now, but can I meet him?”

“Ah, yes. He’s out on a business meeting, please wait a moment!”

The president quickly made a phone call. In the meantime, the employees who had regained their senses gave us seats and told us to wait. When asked if we wanted some coffee, Noah stepped forward and refused.

“I’m sorry, but Director Han shouldn’t drink mixed coffee.”

No, why. Of course, mixed coffee isn’t very good for the body, but isn’t that too picky? At Noah’s words, the employee who had offered nodded and quickly stepped back. Everyone couldn’t approach and only peeked from afar, as if they were looking at a lion in a zoo.

Before long, the glass door opened and a man in his early 30s entered. At the bewildered familiar face, I stood up from my seat without realizing it.

“Nice to, meet you.”

He, Kyung-hoon hyung, bowed his head in return, even though he was flustered.

“I’m Deputy Seo Kyung-hoon, but what’s going on?”

“It’s not that.”

I took a breath. I smiled casually and continued.

“I’ve come for a new recruitment at the Giseungsu Breeding Center.”

“…Yes? Recruitment? I didn’t do anything though……”

“It’s a recommendation system. We prioritized trust above all else and received recommendations, and one of them is Deputy Seo Kyung-hoon.”

I can’t tell you who recommended you because it’s anonymous, at my words, Seo Kyung-hoon blinked. Instead of him standing there blankly, the president intervened.

“If you suddenly do that to someone who’s working at a company─”

“Of course, if Deputy Seo Kyung-hoon decides to change jobs and the president quickly processes it, we will provide appropriate compensation. Enough to satisfy you.”

He wasn’t a good president, but he was quick to catch on and immediately closed his mouth. I turned my gaze back to Seo Kyung-hoon.

“Let’s move to another place and listen to the conditions. That’s okay, right, President?”

“…Ye, yes.”

As I led the way, Seo Kyung-hoon hesitated but followed. It was still okay. I could act calmly. But my heart stung a little.