The S-Classes That I Raised [EN]: Chapter 70

70. Blue (3)

Just in case, I was going to ask the hunter in charge of security for help today, but Yoohyun followed me, saying he had some time. I agreed without much thought, and then Myungwoo came to mind.

‘He’ll be at the smithy at this hour.’

It would be troublesome if he suddenly popped out of nowhere, but it would also be troublesome if he found out I wasn’t home. There’s no way an S-class stat user wouldn’t notice if someone was home or not.

Should I take this opportunity to introduce them? It would be nice if Myungwoo made a weapon for Yoohyun first, preferably SS-class or higher.

“Hey, do you remember Yu Myungwoo? My friend.”

“Isn’t he not really your friend? You said you’ve known him since you were young, but I’ve never heard of him. When I checked, he lived in a different place too.”

Yoohyun said, pressing the elevator button.

“When did you even check all that?”

“I wouldn’t bring in an outsider without a background check.”

That’s true, but you don’t usually look up where they lived when they were young.

“Still, he’s a friend. It’s not like we only spent a day or two together.”

Should I tell Myungwoo that we weren’t really friends before he gains the ability to confirm the truth? Something like, ‘I think I mistook you for someone else.’ It’s not like I was trying to scam him, quite the opposite, so it shouldn’t be a problem to say we weren’t friends.

“Anyway, be nice to him.”

“Why should I?”

“I can’t go into detail without his permission, but he’s someone who can help you.”

A lot. To the point where you should not just be nice but practically worship him.

“…What skill did he get?”

“You’re quick to catch on.”

“There’s no other reason, is there? He was just an ordinary person. He used to go down to the equipment management team every day to sharpen his knives, but he stopped a few days ago. He must have gotten it then. So, it’s likely a special skill… and given the situation…”

Yoohyun’s brow furrowed slightly.

“…Could it be?”

“I guarantee it’s more than whatever you’re thinking.”

A crafting skill without grade restrictions. Even I, who knew the skill’s name, was surprised.

“So, be nice. Myungwoo won’t join any specific guild. He’s planning to come with me.”

“With you, hyung [older brother]?”

“Yeah. I told him it would be easier to be affiliated with a guild, but he wants to be independent. Don’t even think about messing with him.”

I said firmly as I got into the arrived elevator. But there was no response. When I turned to look, he was deep in thought.

“You’re not going to mess with him, are you?”

“What exactly is his skill?”

“Are you going to answer or not?”

“…Alright.”

Yoohyun nodded as if he couldn’t help it. As a guild leader, he must be reluctant to give a definite answer. I did demand an answer, but he couldn’t hold out any longer. He’s so soft.

We walked down the hallway and finally arrived at my front door. Blue, in my arms, was still quiet.

“It’s impossible to prevent them from fighting altogether, so only step in when it gets too bad.”

Bbyak’s stats were no match for Peace, so Peace had to unilaterally watch over him, but this time it was different. As they would both have similar stats when they grew up, it would be better to establish a hierarchy while they were still young. Peace and Blue would stay by my side except during dungeon raids, so it was even more necessary to sort things out. If they fought after they became adults, I wouldn’t be able to handle it.

“Peace, Dad’s home.”

As soon as I entered the front door, I heard the sound of small paws pattering in front of the inner door. When I opened the inner door, Peace, who had been spinning around in front of it, stopped and looked up at me. No, he was looking at Blue in my arms. The red tail, which would normally be wagging excitedly, was still. He didn’t even whine.

A tense silence fell between Peace and Blue. This, um.

“This is your new sibling, suddenly.”

– Kkyau!

Blue cried out in response, looking down at Peace with curious eyes. Blue didn’t seem hostile. As I took off my shoes and went inside, Peace, who had been frozen, scratched my leg with his front paw. He wanted me to hold him.

“Just a moment. Blue, let’s put you down.”

I tried to put Blue down on the sofa. But the baby griffin grabbed my arm with his claws and clung to me.

– Kkyaa! Kkyak!

“No, you have to let go.”

As Blue stubbornly refused, Peace jumped onto the sofa. Then, he grabbed Blue’s wing, who was clinging to me, and tossed him back.

I felt like I’d seen a similar scene before.

– Kkyag!

The thrown Blue flapped his wings and righted himself. Meanwhile, Peace snuggled into my arms.

– Keuheung.

I patted his fluffy tail, and his golden eyes looked down at the baby griffin. He looked as if this was his spot.

– Kkyauu?

– Keureureung kyang!

– Kkya! Kkyaa!

Blue lowered his head and wiggled his raised butt as he landed on the sofa. He looked like he was about to pounce. My back was going to break. Yoohyun was here, so he would stop them, but.

– Kkyauk!

With a loud cry, Blue jumped towards Peace, and

Puk!

– Kkyak!

Peace’s front paw smacked his yellow beak. The baby griffin spun in the air and fell onto the sofa on his back.

– Kkyau kkyu.

Blue whimpered, covering his beak. It didn’t seem like he hit him that hard.

– Kyuuukkyuu.

“Blue, are you okay?”

– Kkyau!

As soon as he heard my voice, he jumped up as if he hadn’t been hurting at all. He’s energetic, our Blue. But it seemed to hurt quite a bit, as he couldn’t bring himself to attack Peace again.

“Peace, he’s younger than you, so be nice to him.”

– Kkiang?

Peace tilted his head as if he didn’t understand. It was an innocent tilt, but… I think he was pretending not to understand.

“Okay, you get down too.”

– Kkeueunge.

“Go and say hello to your sibling.”

Peace reluctantly got off the sofa. I stepped back and watched them. Blue, who had been slightly nervous, started bouncing in place.

– Kkyakkya! Kkyaaa!

Peace stared at Blue, who was bouncing around, and raised one front paw. At the same time, Blue froze.

– Kyuuu.

– Keureureung kyang!

At the short, sharp bark, Blue sat down quietly, pressing his butt to the sofa. They chattered and sniffed at each other, and then Peace pressed Blue’s beak down with his front paw. Then he turned his head and looked at me. It was as if he was checking if this was okay.

It ended smoothly without bloodshed. As expected, our Peace is reliable.

“Good job! You’re so kind.”

– Kkiang!

I hugged Peace, who came running over, feeling proud. Blue, who followed, looked up at Peace in my arms and then plopped down at my feet. He looked a little dejected, but Peace was the priority.

“If it stays like this, I won’t have to worry in the future. Isn’t our Peace smart?”

I said, looking back at Yoohyun with satisfaction. Now, if only Bbyak could join us safely. I wonder if it will work out.

“Yujin.”

As I was about to go to the room to get Bbyak, Yu Myungwoo walked out of the kitchen. Thanks to his increased stats, or perhaps because of the hard labor, his body had improved, and he had grown a little taller, making him look like a different person from when I first met him.

More than anything, his skin color had changed as if he had been tanning. They said it was safe for the contractor with the spirit, so why was he getting more and more roasted?

“You’re out early today?”

“You said you were bringing a new monster. I came out just in case.”

As he said that, Myungwoo looked at Yoohyun, not Blue. The system people said that high-level awakeners like people with low stats and high special skills, so be friendly, Yoohyun.

“It’s been a while.”

My younger brother did smile. But it was obviously a business smile.

“There hasn’t been any reason to run into each other.”

Myungwoo’s reply was colder than I expected. It would be stranger if he had good feelings towards Yoohyun. He was treated like he didn’t exist when we went to dungeons, and he said he was just locked up at home when I was kidnapped.

The atmosphere was a bit like that when we ate together too. I should have told Yoohyun to be nicer to him sooner.

“Is that the new one?”

“Yeah. Golden Griffin Blue. The other two are unicorns, so I left them in the training room. Our house is small, but you can’t keep griffins and horses together.”

“Is it okay with Peace?”

“Our Peace suppressed him. There’s no problem between them, but I’m worried about Bbyak.”

With F-class stats and a small build, he could be fatally injured by a simple touch. At my words, Myungwoo took out a necklace and bracelet made of leather and metal.

“Here, try using these.”

When I took what he offered, a simple explanation window popped up.

[Safe Breeding Necklace – B-grade

The wearer of the necklace cannot attack the wearer of the bracelet.]

“It can block attacks up to C-class stats. I originally made it for you, but the bracelet size is automatically adjustable, so you can put it on Bbyak.”

“You can make things like this too? You’re really amazing.”

Wow, you can even make special effect equipment. I knew you could make anything with metal, but it’s amazing. You’re too versatile. It’s a scam [unbelievable].

“It’s nothing much.”

Myungwoo said, pleased with my admiration. But why aren’t you looking at me and looking at Yoohyun?

“Crafting special items is certainly impressive.”

Yoohyun said. Good, good. Praise him more.

“It’s just the beginning. If it’s a simple item, I can make up to A-grade, so S-grade isn’t far off.”

“As a guild leader, I can’t help but be interested in that story.”

“Still, it’s nothing compared to our Yujin.”

“My brother’s skills are surprisingly diverse.”

Why am I coming out there? It was going well, but it went off on a tangent. They’re both smiling, but if the atmosphere is good, um… I should bring Bbyak.

* * *

– Bbyak!

– Kkyaa!

Bbyak, wearing a bracelet that had shrunk to the size of a bird ring on his ankle, walked along, peep-peep-peep. Behind him, Blue, wearing a necklace, stuck to him like a dog seeing a rolling ball, waving his front paws.

Pong!

He pressed his foot down quite hard to catch Bbyak, but he was blocked by a bubble-like membrane. The attack didn’t work, but Blue kept tapping Bbyak, as if it was fun.

– Kkyak! Kkya!

– Bbyakbbyak

How cute. I was about to take out my phone to record a video, but I just took a picture. Because the two guys in the back were still talking.

“Of course, Yujin suggested it first. I’m here because of Yujin.”

…Should I get Blue some monster meat? It might help him grow. Which guild manages the dungeon where the Masuma species comes out?

“My brother has that side to him. Just like what happened recently, ah, you haven’t heard yet, have you?”

It would be convenient if the Breaker Guild had it. Ms. Moon Hyuna would definitely cooperate.

“It’s okay. It’s my lack of ability that I can’t get involved in Yujin’s affairs and just stand on the sidelines. Of course, that won’t happen soon. After all, Haeyeon Guild will be leaving together too. You’ll be a little sad when Yujin leaves.”

“He’s family before he’s a guild or a hunter, so it doesn’t matter. We were apart for a while, but I’ve been with my brother longer than anyone else. And I will continue to be.”

Why do they keep mentioning me behind my back? I could even feel the thorns in their words. At this rate, they’re not going to get along; they’re going to fall out even more.

“You both have a lot to do, so why don’t you go now?”

If you’re going to be like this, just go.

“I’m a freelancer. I can make time for you, Yujin.”

“It’s easy for me to take time off for my brother too. Because I’m the guild leader.”

“Really? That’s great. Then why don’t you two have dinner together? I’m busy taking care of the new kids, so be friendly, just the two of you.”

They both shut their mouths at the same time. Then they opened them again.

“In the evening, I have to go to the smithy.”

“I have a schedule too.”

You just said you could make time. After sending both of them out, I fed the kids. Fortunately, Blue ate any monster meat well. I have to feed the unicorns and tell them the keywords, so I’ll have to go up and down for a while.

‘It’ll be easier when the breeding facility is completed soon.’

It was right below, and it was a portal, so it would be easy to go back and forth. Still, I felt sad to leave the dormitory. This place was really nice too.

‘Should I just ask for this place?’

You never know, I might need it.

‘Seok Hayan’s meeting friends said they’ll be entering the country soon too. After those people come and organize some more data, I should call the goblin and ask him to go to China this time.’

I’ve already found thirteen people with B-grade or higher optimization special skills. I’m also in contact with Liet on SNS [Social Networking Service], and I told him to send his younger sibling once the breeding facility opens.

‘I should contact Do Hamin soon too. Is there anyone else?’

I don’t think there’s anyone else, but I feel like I’ve forgotten something. Who else was there? I don’t know. If it’s important, I’ll remember it later.

* * *

“Blue! No!”

I lifted the baby griffin, who had his head stuck in the ice cream container. His black and white mottled beak made happy noises.

“When did you learn to open the refrigerator door!”

– Kkyaaa!

“Peace and Bbyak don’t even touch human food, so why are you doing this! You’re a monster, what if something happens to you!”

– Kkyau kkyu?

Damn it, it’s just hurting my throat to scold him. It’s only been a day, but this Blue is really, really… Peace breaking a few pieces of furniture was cute compared to this.

On the first night, he smashed the sink and shower hose while washing, tore about thirty towels to shreds while running around happily, and broke the light. Then, during dinner, he swept the table with his wings, and then he tried to pick up all the rice and side dishes that had fallen on the floor, so his cream-colored fur was stained with various side dish sauces, and he had to be washed again.

Of course, he didn’t wash quietly. Unlike Peace, he liked water, and he was even more of a mess because he liked it.

Thankfully, he fell asleep right at nine o’clock at night. The night was peaceful. And he woke up right at nine o’clock in the morning and cried loudly to be taken out of his cage.

As if he had completely forgotten what happened yesterday, he attacked Peace again and got hit, chased Bbyak around and broke the table, scratched the sofa with his claws, and left long claw and beak marks on the walls and ceiling….

He raided the freezer while I looked away for a moment.

“Stay still, let me wipe your beak. If you keep moving, it’ll get on your fur.”

– Kkya!

Blue rolled around, exposing his belly, and wagged his tail. His big blue eyes and open beak were smiling brightly. He was still cute, tapping my hand with his front paw as if to play. Sigh, well, I’ve been raising the kids easily.

“Peace, you were really gentle.”

I said, stroking Peace, who came up and stuck to me. Other than breaking some furniture, nothing much happened. Bbyak was weak, so he was quiet. And our Yoohyun was really kind.

“I’ll have to leave Blue with another hunter.”

I was afraid he would scream all day if I left him alone in the cage. Even if the dormitory was soundproof, there would be a limit.

I cleaned up roughly and went out with only Blue. I had an appointment with the Hunter Association regarding the Awakening Center at lunchtime.