The S-Classes That I Raised [EN]: Chapter 538

536. New York (2)

Along with the desire to escape this place, I felt an urge to run out immediately and shout that this guy was a monster. A monster wearing a perfect human shell.

As individuals, there were good and bad people, but one way or another, the Hunters were protecting the world. Yet, Chatterbox was welcomed here, in a place where people were trying to drive them out. Of course, there would be people who disliked Chatterbox. However, that guy was definitely an enemy to this world.

“Show us something amazing!”

“Party! Party!”

“Party!”

They were all excited and shouted in unison. All that was visible and audible to them was just an interesting spectacle. A variety show with an astronomical budget. That’s probably the feeling. I couldn’t blame the people who didn’t know. I was like that too. I couldn’t ask them to know more than what they saw. So.

I put down the luggage I was carrying. I pressed my stiff lips with my fingers. I got out of the car with a bright smile. I straightened my shoulders and waist, and stood next to Chatterbox as confidently as possible. People’s attention poured down in an instant. A relaxed smile, with a bit of shyness added. I gave a polite greeting. I was glad I had learned how to behave in these situations.

An F-class appearing with an S-class party host. It was enough to attract attention, but if I ended it here, I would just be Chatterbox’s accessory.

“Chatterbox, you’re very popular.”

I said lightly with admiration and took a step forward. Then I turned my body and looked up at Chatterbox. He gave me a special invitation and even rode in the car with me, so it would seem that we were very close.

I felt disgusted, but it was a favorable image for me.

“You have so many fans.”

I made eye contact with Chatterbox and reached out my hand. My fingertips touched the edge of the white mask.

“Why don’t you show your face? Everyone must be curious!”

I said playfully and looked around. It was rude. But people like this, right? Even now.

“Show us!”

“Take it off!”

Some people shouted, and the rest got excited and followed suit. Because they were curious. And because it was someone else’s business. They didn’t care why he wore the mask. Their pleasure was the priority. Especially the people gathered here would have a strong tendency to do so. Not a single person tried to stop them.

I smiled and looked at the audience. If Chatterbox was going to use people, so could I.

“Han Yoojin.”

A soft voice flowed from behind the mask. Chatterbox. Unlike his name, he promoted himself as a prophet and remained silent. That’s why he had an even better image. If he was really talkative, it would be obvious and boring.

When Chatterbox opened his mouth, the surroundings became quiet in an instant. His voice sounded even sweet, unlike in the car. It was a voice and pronunciation that was attractive even though I knew his true identity. People were easily liked just because they had a good voice.

Chatterbox grabbed my wrist that was holding the edge of the mask. He grabbed it a little roughly, and then lowered his head and pressed the lip part of the mask to the back of my hand. In the most polite way, to the point of giving me goosebumps.

“I only want to show it to my dear you for now.”

…Crazy bastard. It was an exaggerated attitude and line, as if he was on stage. I managed to maintain my smile. I wanted to punch him, though.

‘It’s okay, it’s not bad.’

I could see what kind of rumors would spread. At least this would get rid of the nonsense about my invitation. Chatterbox had directly told everyone that he was giving me special treatment.

“I’m honored.”

I took my hand away as naturally as possible and turned my body.

“Shall we go in then?”

As I took a step forward, I heard people calling me from here and there. I smiled until my mouth was numb. Yes, I’m the lead actor. I’m destined to play the role of the male lead, and if I’m not careful, I’ll even play the female lead. If I were the King of No Harm [someone who avoids conflict at all costs], I would grab Chatterbox by the collar and protest.

As I entered the building and the door closed, the noisy sounds subsided. Unlike the outside, the inside was filled with a calm and humid atmosphere. The lobby had a high ceiling, and the employees were as quiet as mannequins. Chatterbox, who had already taken out a classic cane, passed me and walked away. I hesitated for a moment and followed him.

“I can’t understand why you’re going this far.”

If it were me, I would have just rushed in with a knife. To ride in the same car and walk side by side with the guy who killed my brother? Are you crazy? I can’t stand it. The more I saw what Chatterbox was doing, the more I thought I had fallen for a crazy bastard.

“For the King of No Harm to hold such a funeral…”

“Isn’t it fun?”

A voice without any laughter said.

“In your world, the dead are also decorated lavishly. The more noble they are, the more lavishly. They build huge pyramids and bury many people together.”

“You’re a bit old-fashioned.”

You’re talking about something from hundreds of years ago.

“I’m just purely holding a funeral festival. Protecting the world, destroying the world. It may sound like a grand and huge purpose. But that’s also…”

Chatterbox stopped in front of a splendid door.

“A personal matter. Some unfilial children or filial piety addicts work half-heartedly out of habit, like tired office workers.”

When he put it that way, it really didn’t sound like much. I imagined him sitting in front of a computer called the system, clicking the mouse, and then going out for a cigarette because it wasn’t working out. In fact, I had also come this far for my brother.

“Then just call your acquaintances and have a small, tearful gathering and end it.”

“Isn’t it small? Just one world, and one of you.”

The door creaked open. Chatterbox whispered as he stepped back so that his appearance would not be revealed.

“The main character is Han Yoojin.”

Chatterbox’s figure disappeared. The door opened wide, completely, and the scenery inside was reflected in my eyes. It was a large banquet hall with tables and chairs, and simple food. There were about a dozen people there.

S-class, A-class Hunters. There were no faces I was familiar with. Someone approached me and said.

“This place is currently being broadcast live. If you don’t want to, please leave.”

They offered it as if there was a choice, but it wasn’t. The moment the door opened, my appearance would also be broadcast. If I turned back right away, I would only be ridiculed. They would say they knew it. Many people would be disappointed. They threw the only F-class stat among the high-ranking Hunters! I wouldn’t be able to take my eyes off it either. Fixed channel. If I just left, I would be ruining the broadcast.

I took a step forward, recalling Chatterbox’s conditions in my head. Eyes poured in.

“Hello.”

I greeted the Hunter I made eye contact with as if nothing was wrong. Where are the others? I put them in my bag while packing. I’ll just eat some of the food and kill some time before leaving. I could see the cameras moving around. It would be worth watching just me walking around among the high-ranking Hunters. Wondering what would happen.

I went to the table and picked up a long, small cracker. It was edible. The sweetness relieved my tension a little. Is that pudding? It looked too sweet, but I picked up the small spoon that was placed with it. I was a little hungry.

“Fraud.”

Someone said. Oh, I’ve heard that a lot. I ignored it and put the pudding in my mouth. It was too sweet. I could hear people whispering. It was hard for me to understand with my hearing. Yeah, go ahead and talk.

“Shouldn’t we make him give it up?”

Footsteps approached with a loud voice. Ah, this is going to be fun for the people watching. I wish I could sit on the living room sofa and pop some popcorn.

“Hey, F-class.”

“Officially, I’m B-class. You’re slow with the news.”

I turned my head and looked up at the man standing in front of me. I wished there was a more elegant and gentle high-ranking Hunter, but if that were the case, they wouldn’t have come to pick a fight like this in the first place. The guys who approached me out of the blue were all rude and stereotypical. I sighed.

“Give me the invitation.”

The man said out of the blue.

“And the gold coins too.”

“Gangster, is this neighborhood a mafia hangout? It sounds too elegant. Anyway, are you from the back alleys?”

The guy stretched out his hand instead of speaking. He grabbed my collar and then.

Crash!

He threw me down as if sweeping the table. The jelly that was full in the large bowl spilled onto the floor. Chocolate was crushed and sugar powder scattered. Glass cups and dishes collided with the marble floor and shattered.

Isn’t it a waste? Anyway, you’re so elegant, leaving your mouth wide open. Still, he held back, so even though I didn’t use Grace [a defensive skill], only my back throbbed a little. Chatterbox guided me here himself, so if I got hurt, it would be his responsibility.

The man took a big step and approached where I had fallen. I sat up from the table and looked up at the guy.

“Quietly…”

“Pfft.”

I covered my mouth and laughed as if I couldn’t hold it in anymore. Then I laughed out loud. The man looked at me as if I was crazy.

“No, it’s just, it’s so funny. Hey, Mr. Moron. What are you going to threaten me with?”

“…What?”

“My family? They’re all S-class? You wouldn’t last a minute. Or my business? You’ll be assassinated by the S-classes. There are so many people lining up. Lastly, my body…”

I clicked my tongue and pointed to my chest with my hand.

“I’ll kindly tell you since you seem to be slow with the news, even though you’re a high-ranking Hunter. Do you think I’ve lived a life being protected and not experiencing anything bad?”

He probably knows. The story in China has already spread by word of mouth. It was even said on the broadcast that I had injured my leg to the point where it couldn’t be healed with potions or simple healing skills. I smiled brightly and continued.

“You can’t touch my life, so all you can do is violence. Even so, I’ve experienced everything you can imagine with your empty head. You greenhouse flower.”

The man laughed in vain.

“Greenhouse flower? How many S-class dungeons…!”

“Even so, you’ve never been prepared to die! S-classes? Thanks to that rank, you grew up well even after the world turned upside down? If you have a brain, think about it, which one risked their life more, the S-class who cleared the S-class dungeon, or the F-class who cleared the E-class, D-class dungeon!”

If you think simply, the S-class dungeon is much more dangerous. But to compare, it was like telling a soldier who was heavily armed and trained to catch a tiger, and telling a child with only a knife to catch a wolf.

The tiger is much stronger and scarier. But even now, the S-class dungeon is not dangerous for the S-class Hunters. Unless they experience a special event like a giant toad popping out, the S-class Hunters are literally in a flower garden.

Of course, there were some difficulties. They may have suffered before awakening, or they may have been looked down upon and attacked like Yoohyun. But the guy in front of me had never experienced such difficulties. A self-confident, imprudent, and arrogant S-class who thought he was the best in the world.

“Ah, right. I remember. You were born into a good family, born healthy, and became an S-class while being the boss your whole life. A Hunter who grew up so well that there’s not a single wrinkle in your brain.”

You’re famous. Well, because you’re a fool who has lived so comfortably, you’re coming forward like this. Smart villains? They only instigate from behind and watch from a distance. Because there are guys like this.

“…This bastard.”

The next action was so obvious that I used Grace appropriately. Just enough to avoid serious injuries without being noticed. The man grabbed me again and threw me down like luggage, this time with more force.

Crack!

The table broke and slid back a long way. The tablecloth covered me widely. I felt stinging all over my body as if wood chips were stuck in my skin. But there were no major injuries.

“Since it was said that disputes between party participants only need to keep them alive, let’s see…”

Bang!

“Ugh!”

I pulled the trigger from under the tablecloth. The man, who was completely unguarded and approaching leisurely, was hit directly. Creak, the sound of feet dragging on the marble floor could be heard, followed by.

Bang!

The impact of hitting the wall echoed loudly. It wasn’t very powerful, but it was enough to slam an unprepared S-class into the wall. I put the gun in my inventory and got up, roughly shaking off the wood chips.

“Golden Blacksmith’s firearms, formal pre-orders will be accepted from next month~ Stat F-class, even a semi-ordinary person can blow away an S-class!”

I smiled brightly at the camera in front of me. The one I used just now was a Wildcat gun. But still, the power itself was about B-class, so someday Myungwoo might make a B-class gun. Even if it’s B-class, ordinary people can’t use it due to lack of mana. Sorry for the exaggeration.

“You─!”

“Further internal damage is dangerous.”

Two Hunters who seemed to be in charge of Chatterbox’s management blocked the angry man. It’s dangerous because it’s inside an ordinary building. I shrugged and turned around. Oh, my body aches. As I went outside, a hotel employee handed me my luggage bag and room key.

“The elevator is this way.”

I took my phone out of my bag and headed to the elevator. When I saw the texts and calls that had come in, the corners of my mouth that had been smiling slowly relaxed. I was glad, so I felt like I was going to cry a little. It’s already hard.

I entered the group chat room that Yerim had created before leaving Korea.

[Hyung!]

[Are you okay, Uncle?]

[Hyungnim!]

[Dad!]

[Yoojin, are you okay?]

[Yoojin-ssi!]

As expected, Yerim is the fastest. The difference in the number of letters is so big. On the other hand, Noah is not good at the Korean keyboard. A natural smile returned.

[Yeah, I’m okay.]

I sent a reply and got on the elevator.