The S-Classes That I Raised [EN]: Chapter 463

461. I’m a Fan! (1)

[Then I’ll go with this dungeon!]

The newbie said. It wasn’t easy to coordinate schedules for Yoohyun and Yerim’s training, including mine. Everyone had their own work, and more than anything, once we started raiding a dungeon, we had to be away for days. So, the newbie decided to allow Yoohyun and Yerim to enter one dungeon on their own.

[You can use this key. Unlike Honey, anyone can enter with just the key, so don’t lose it! Also, unlike Honey, it only applies to you two.]

A square, flat, blue jewel-like object was handed to Yoohyun and Yerim. They both looked quite exhausted as they received it. It was because they had activated their suppressed mana and then fought with the young Chaos again.

“Thanks, Newbie. Elder, please continue to take care of us. Is there anything you need? Just say the word. Should I get you some snacks?”

He’s teaching us without even taking tutoring fees. And he’s not just any Sky University student, but the world’s top expert. Of course, our kids are talented too, but compared to the young Chaos, they’re like students who always get first place in the country. If they were high school students, it would be better, but they might seem like middle schoolers.

“Aren’t you tired? Should I massage your shoulders?”

Chaos glanced at me.

“Take care of your own body. Exercise.”

“Of course, I will.”

“Speed.”

“Huh?”

The young Chaos’s hand grabbed my wrist. I bent my upper body as I was pulled. Small but firm fingertips brushed my forehead and tapped it lightly.

“First, you have too much affection.”

“It’s not that much…”

“Of course, it’s much better to like someone than to hate them. I’m not talking about right or wrong. If hatred grows, someone will get hurt, so even if you look at it simply, isn’t it a loss?”

Having seen countless worlds, the young but not-so-young voice continued.

“So, I won’t stop you from embracing even the strange ones. But take care of yourself, too.”

“I really will exercise.”

“Value yourself first. It’ll be awkward, I guess. You just want to look good, so others don’t worry, and it’s okay if only I’m a little tired. It’s common for suppressing yourself like that to become a habit.”

“That’s…”

“But if you get exhausted, sick, and eventually things go wrong. What’s the point? Rely more on the people you like. They wouldn’t want to lose you either, just like you. If they leave just because you said something weak or unpleasant, they’re not even worth liking in the first place.”

…It was hard to show that I was struggling, even from when I was young, without dungeons or anything.

“The world isn’t easy, you see. If it’s just that they don’t want to hear you’re struggling, that’s still good. They might use it as a weakness.”

“Either way, I’ll die.”

No, that’s a bit… extreme.

“Rather than withering away by suppressing yourself because of that, explode and grab them by the collar. Then at least you won’t die.”

“Easier said than done.”

“The action is surprisingly easier. I’m not saying don’t endure at all. I’m saying endure moderately. If you endure about half, you’re a good person, but if you endure everything, um, what is it?”

[A pushover! You’re a pushover!]

The newbie suddenly chimed in.

“Yeah, it’s like offering your head to a tiger. Just because there’s no good place to escape doesn’t mean you have to let them cut off your head.”

“Hey, I don’t endure that much.”

“Is it something that only you need to endure and hide?”

Uh, yeah. That’s it.

“If I were alone, I really wouldn’t endure it, but I have a lot of mouths to feed… Still, I’ve caused a lot of accidents and ruined one or two things.”

I didn’t endure and beat them up a lot. I also squeezed them a lot. …Come to think of it, I didn’t have much of my own. But I have a building and I’m called the director of the breeding center, so I have enough.

Chaos narrowed his eyes and eventually twisted my ear. It hurts, really.

“Give affection to yourself, too.”

I even got hit on the back. The young Chaos waved his hand, telling the kids to leave, and the newbie said, “See you next time, Honey!” Then the surrounding environment changed.

“Let’s raid quickly and go home to rest. You must be tired. Should I catch the monsters?”

When I took out my gun, Yoohyun and Yerim shook their heads at the same time.

“It’s okay, Hyung. You stay with Peace.”

“That’s right, Uncle. Even if I’m twice as tired as I am now, I’ll be faster than you.”

– Kheuheung.

Peace enlarged his body as if agreeing. The monsters here are slow, so I can catch them easily too. I can just shoot from afar while receiving mana replenishment with Grace.

Yerim flew up, saying she would clear everything out, and Yoohyun put me on Peace’s back.

“Take care of Hyung first, as the Elder said. We’re really okay.”

“Okay.”

I nodded and stroked Peace’s neck.

‘Even if you tell me to give affection to myself.’

Honestly, that wasn’t easy. I’m doing pretty well. I’ve gained a lot and changed a lot. But the past doesn’t change and remains vividly indelible.

More than anything, once I’ve lost it, if I hadn’t been an F-rank, if I hadn’t been weak. And if I hadn’t existed. Completely escaping from those thoughts… is still difficult. I was just ordinary, it was inevitable, and even if I shouldn’t say it was wrong.

‘At least before I bring my brother back…’

It’ll be difficult. Until then, I don’t think I’ll like myself very much.

‘I’m suddenly envious.’

That guy in the dungeon, in the new world now, will be different. He’ll perfectly save his brother, reconcile, and live really well without any hesitation. Good for him. I should have really stuck to him and beat him up a few times.

“Yoohyun, you don’t hate yourself anymore, right? No matter which you.”

My brother blinked and looked at me, then smiled gently.

“Yeah. Because Hyung accepted me.”

“No matter what happens in the future, I’ll be like that, so don’t worry about unnecessary things.”

I… I’ll be able to finish it someday.

After quickly raiding the dungeon and going outside, there were several text messages piled up on my phone.

[Suddenly jumps during meals. Heights range from about 50cm to 1m 15cm. Is this abnormal behavior?]

Chief Song is contacting me again because of Songi. Suddenly jumping while eating is normal. It means he’s enjoying it. He was a stoic but sincere novice dad.

“How is it? Isn’t it perfect? The place where you’ll stay.”

A wide room was spread out in front of me. I don’t know if I should call it a room, but it was a room for now.

“First, I prepared a bouquet, but would food be better? Ugh, I’m so excited. My heart is pounding. I hope he doesn’t dislike it, I hope he likes it. The room seems too small!”

“Isn’t it wide enough?”

“The range of activity for a wild hamster is several kilometers! Those little guys travel 3km, and our Geumdong is even bigger!”

Do Hamin was hitting his chest, saying it was too small. The place where Geumdong-nim would stay in front of us was originally for commercial use. In the wide open space of nearly twenty *pyeong* [approximately 710 square feet, a Korean unit of area], soil and sand were spread out. It was a huge breeding ground with grass, small trees, and even an artificial pond made of rocks, made as similar as possible to the Gold Hamster dungeon environment. Even one wall was made of special glass so that the sunlight could shine through well. Air conditioning was also fully equipped.

“That flower is from the dungeon, too, right?”

“They said rodent monsters like it, but the dungeon environment is different! It’s still not enough, it’s too lacking. Why Africa of all places! There’s almost nothing I can bring!”

Do Hamin was wailing, saying he wanted to bring Geumdong’s dungeon plants, sand, and water. But it wasn’t easy to carry sand from an African dungeon. At least a few species of plants were scheduled to come in with Geumdong.

“Don’t worry. They said you can sprinkle magic stone powder on dungeon insects or nuts.”

“But to adapt to the food, the origin, the environment, the water, even the average temperature of that dungeon, the seasonal changes, the difference between day and night, etc., I don’t even know─!”

Someone please shut Do Hamin up.

“Monsters are strong. A D-class boss is stronger than you, you know?”

“They get stressed when the environment suddenly changes! How many animals die during long-distance travel!”

“It’ll be first class on the plane.”

Do Hamin grumbled again about the pressure difference. He’s D-class, D-class. He’s stronger than me. If I fought him without items, I’d lose. Even if the two of us ganged up on him, we’d lose.

“I knew Hamin Hyung loved hamsters a lot, but…”

Noah also looked slightly tired. It was like he was going to meet his ideal type whom he had been crushing on for ten years, not a hamster.

“What does a hamster know, and you even got a new outfit for your head?”

“First impressions are so important.”

“…Why don’t you wear a golden outfit instead? It might like it because it’s the same color.”

“Gasp! I should have! Why are you telling me now!”

Do Hamin looked at Noah with wary eyes, realizing his mistake.

“I’m really sorry, but until Geumdong gets used to me, please don’t approach Geumdong.”

“Of course, I won’t. Don’t worry.”

Noah nodded with a resigned smile. As if a hamster would consider Noah a similar species. Even if he used sign language, it’s a dragon and a mouse. I forcibly dragged out Do Hamin, who was whining that he wanted to fix Geumdong’s house a little more.

“You too, why does your face look so shiny?”

“Well, me. Is it obvious?”

“You even did your hair. You’re all dressed up, why are you talking about others?”

“Hey, I’m going to meet someone. It’s even my first overseas contract.”

Is it the same as a hamster?

“Even if the grade is low, it’s a monster and it’s being brought in from overseas, so it has to go through quarantine. It’ll come on its own even if you wait here.”

“Of course I have to go to the airport!”

Well, that’s right. That’s why I came to pick him up with Noah.

“You’ll get off near the airfield and go to the Hunter Association right after quarantine. You have to register.”

Do Hamin gave Noah another wary look when he said that Noah would accompany him.

“Won’t you wear a hat…? A turban is also good.”

That guy, really. But the kind Noah accepted Do Hamin’s stubbornness.

“I’m sorry, Noah. If it weren’t for the cult, I would have just sent a suitable high-ranking hunter.”

I was worried because the airport, where foreigners frequently enter and exit, was not a safe place. The Hunter Association was also a major target for terrorism.

“It’s okay. Protecting the people here is my job.”

Noah is really an angel.

I left Noah with Do Hamin and headed to the airport. Yoohyun was originally going to accompany me, but.

“Yerim, are you coming too?”

Yerim had also arrived at the parking lot.

“Yes! I’m curious. The hunter who’s such a fan that Uncle is managing his appearance for.”

“…No, it’s not like that.”

I didn’t try to say it, but Yoohyun and Yerim were suspicious of me being so diligent in managing myself, and eventually found out. Yoohyun, who was standing next to the car, opened his mouth with a sulky expression.

“Hyung, you’ve never put so much effort into meeting me.”

“We’re family, family! We see each other every day!”

“Even if we’re family. Uncle, you always dressed casually when we ate out or went out to play.”

“…Isn’t it okay between family?”

“No? I put some effort into it when I go out, if not at home?”

Oh, really? But Yoohyun and Yerim always seemed to be properly dressed no matter what they wore.

“I’m sorry. I’ll be careful from now on.”

“No, Hyung. I like it better when Hyung is comfortable.”

“…Isn’t that different from what you said a little while ago?”

“So, I don’t want you to care about others. It can’t be helped for broadcasting, but why is Hyung managing himself when we’re seeing each other personally? If there’s anyone who talks nonsense about that, I’ll take care of them.”

Yoohyun added, as if he would do it right away. Oh, does he not like me trying to look too good to others? Well, I wouldn’t like it if Yoohyun or Yerim did that either. Our kids are already great.

“It’s not personal, there’s a contract involved. He’s coming from overseas, so I want to look a bit, um, decent.”

“Hyung is always decent. You’re cool.”

“Thanks.”

But Yoohyun says everything is good no matter what I do.

When we headed to the airport, Moon Hyuna and even Sung Hyunjae were there. Since a high-ranking overseas hunter was entering the country for a special contract, Chief Song was also there.

“Hyung-nim! You really dressed up nicely!”

“It’s not that much… Why did you two come all the way here?”

“Since he’s Han Yoojin-gun’s first love, I couldn’t help but be curious.”

“What, no!”

Why did it suddenly become first love! At Sung Hyunjae’s words, Hyuna-ssi smiled broadly, her eyes crinkling.

“Isn’t this enough to be first love? Or second? Huh?”

“He’s just a fan, a fan. Yoohyun, Yerim, it’s not like that. Why are you looking at me like that?”

And even if he were my first love, there’s no need for you all to come! What’s it to you, really?