The S-Classes That I Raised [EN]: Chapter 85

85. My Sister, a Little… (2)

To get to the rooftop garden, I had to go down to the first floor and take the elevator. Sadly, I couldn’t just walk out of the house directly.

Also, I had to contact the security office in advance whenever I wanted to use the garden. This was so the building security could monitor the rooftop garden closely.

Well, for my privacy, I’ll just be grateful that there aren’t any security cameras in the house. …There aren’t any, right?

‘The sunlight is brutal…….’

As soon as I got off the elevator, the bright summer sunlight stabbed at my tired eyelids. I’d heard the garden was beautifully decorated, but I couldn’t really see it properly.

‘Stamina Potion… Material Dungeon, hurry up and appear…….’

Originally, it was still a long way off from appearing, but since the dungeon appearance rate has increased, please show up before I die from overwork. Should I meet the system administrators and beg them to make it appear right away?

Comet, who woke up in the middle of the night, played for about an hour, ate, and then fell asleep again.

And woke up again an hour later. And played for an hour and fell asleep again, woke up thirty minutes later and beeped, whined for about ten minutes and fell asleep again, and then woke up again, slept, woke up… It stopped after repeating that until 8 AM.

I buried my head in the bed for exactly one hour, and then when Blue started roaring loudly at exactly 9 AM, I really felt like I was going to die.

‘Peace was really an angel…….’

Not only Peep, but Blue is also pretty good at this point. At least he lets me sleep well. Such regularity—falling asleep at nine and waking up at nine. And he doesn’t even fuss when he’s sleepy; he’s definitely a good boy.

– Kkyau!

Blue lets out a cheerful cry and soars into the sky. The sight of the cream-colored griffin streaking across the bright blue sky is dazzling. It’s admirable how he excitedly flies around but always checks my location and doesn’t stray too far.

And Peep, who was nestled in my arms, was flapping his wings, excited to see the garden. He’s not jumping down right away, so he’s a smart Peep.

“Okay, you go play too.”

– Peep!

I put him down inside the flower bed, and he started digging at the bright green grass with his feet and pulling at it with his beak.

“Don’t eat it.”

I told them not to spray any chemicals since the kids would be playing here, but he still shouldn’t eat just anything.

I was walking after Peep when I saw a bench and immediately sat down. Is this also expensive? This bench is surprisingly comfortable. Should I sleep a little?

‘I need to train Blue too.’

Keyword application was right before entering the A-Rank Dungeon, so I still haven’t used my baby’s skills. If I raise him quickly, I’ll have less to do… or will I? He won’t be like this even when he’s all grown up, right?

– Kkyau! Kkyakkyak!

Seeing Blue turning a fancy ornamental tree into a bare pole makes my head spin. He’ll be calm when he grows up…

‘I need to bring in the special skill awakening candidates soon too. I need to quickly set up a system and entrust people to others; this is really too much work.’

And then a phone call comes. More and more nobodies have been contacting me, so I ended up getting another phone, but only a few people know this number.

‘It’s Liete’s younger sibling.’

It was a number I had saved after receiving it from Liete. I heard they were coming today, but it’s earlier than I thought. Are they trying to sneak in like their sister? They won’t be able to get through the mini-portal, though.

When I answered the phone, a polite but youthful voice flowed out.

[This is Noah Luhir, the Guild Leader of Arc. Are you Hunter Han Yoojin?]

…Guild Leader? Noah Luhir? Not Pebble?

“Yes, but weren’t you supposed to be Liete-ssi’s younger sibling’s contact?”

[Yes. I am the younger sibling.]

Younger sibling, that’s a bit strange. I thought they weren’t affiliated with a guild since they were running illegal dungeons together as siblings. But a guild leader, and even a name I didn’t hear from Liete. I guess Liete also uses a different name externally.

‘Noah Luhir of Arc. Who was that again?’

I don’t remember all the overseas guilds and hunters. But it’s certain that he wasn’t in the top 30 of the Hunter rankings before the regression. It might be different now that he’s obtained the Dio Valshesis title with his sister.

“That’s a little different from what I heard. The name too.”

[Yes. My sister… would have called me Pebble.]

So he is the younger sibling.

“I didn’t know you were a guild leader. Liete-ssi didn’t mention anything like that either.”

[My sister doesn’t really like guilds themselves. There are many guilds with whom our relationship is rough. So she doesn’t settle in one place and travels around the world looking for illegal dungeons. If she feels like it’s too much, she contacts me. She tries to drag me around without considering my schedule, so it’s often difficult for me.]

The voice sounds bitter. He’s going through a lot because of his sister.

[There are some Korean guilds that she’s had conflicts with, so I would appreciate it if you would treat me as the Guild Leader of Arc, who is unrelated to my sister.]

“Of course, I will.”

Just looking at her recklessness in infiltrating the dormitories of a giant guild, I could tell there must be many guilds that dislike Liete. No matter how much of an S-Rank Hunter she is, can she really live like that?

Noah asked me to formally invite them. He said that he had received consent from the Hunter Association, MKC, and Hanshin, but since there was no response from the remaining three guilds, my invitation was necessary for a formal visit to the breeding facility. Haeyeon and Breaker were in a situation where the guild leaders were absent, but why wasn’t Seseong responding?

After saying that I would pass the message on to the Association, I set the appointment time for the afternoon. I should leave Blue at the breeding facility and get some sleep in the meantime.

* * *

Yerim is looking at me with lukewarm eyes.

“Ahjussi, really…….”

She stares intently at the back of my neck, then sighs deeply. This is definitely about Kang Soyoung.

‘Kang Soyoung-ssi, I didn’t think you were so loose-lipped.’

She definitely said something. How far has it spread?

“I’m going to stick with you today too. I had class in the morning.”

“Morning classes alone won’t be enough.”

“Ah, then I can make up for it in the evening. Anyway, don’t even think about meeting anyone alone from now on.”

“…Don’t file a complaint. I really didn’t have any bad intentions.”

Yerim’s gaze is painful. I hope Song Hyunsung is okay. Sung Hyunjae must have heard about it too; I hope he doesn’t try to torment people with that as an excuse. Wrecking the car should have been enough.

Noah Luhir arrived a little earlier than the appointed time. Unlike Liete, he was a handsome young man with bright blonde hair and metallic gray eyes.

The Rauchitas’s Natural Enemy skill message window appeared and disappeared. I guess those eyes are also due to the Dio Valshesis title’s influence. The hair color is completely opposite, so it must be influenced by the color scheme of the Twin Dragons.

“Thank you for allowing me to visit. It is an honor to meet you like this.”

Noah greeted me very politely. An S-Rank Hunter being so normal and courteous is surprising. Song Taewon was also polite, but still…

“Thank you for coming so far. The weather is nice; shall we go upstairs?”

This was a request from the security office. They said that outdoor areas are easier to monitor than indoor areas, and they can respond more quickly in case of an emergency. They can’t hear the sound but can check the actions, so it’s perfect for when they bring in requests that require confidentiality.

“Hunter Park Yerim will be joining us; is that alright with you?”

Noah nodded at my question.

“I can take off my translation item [device that translates languages in real time]. Hunter Park Yerim, are you proficient in English or French by any chance?”

“I only know a tiiiny bit of English.”

Yerim said, slightly separating her thumb and index finger. That should be fine. Still, it’s better not to mention Liete’s name if possible.

“First, I would like to apologize for the rudeness my sister has committed. I haven’t heard the details, but she must have acted recklessly.”

Noah slightly bowed his head as soon as we sat down at a table on one side of the garden. You know her well. How could such a reliable younger sibling come from such a sister? Is it because of such a sister?

“It wasn’t a bad meeting. Thanks to that, I got to know Noah-ssi like this.”

An S-Rank Hunter with an SSS-Rank title has double the skill effect, so it’s easy to apply keywords. It’s a shame he’s a guild leader, but just adding one S-Rank Hunter for free is a win. Should I have just applied the keyword to Liete back then?

‘It’s even better since he’s a kind and obedient younger sibling.’

Just in case, I checked their relationship. As Liete assured, he seems polite and has a good personality. Isn’t this practically laying out a red carpet for me to say the keyword?

“Noah-ssi must have gone through a lot. You came all the way here because of your sister’s request, didn’t you?”

“That’s not the only reason. I can’t tell you the details, but I plan to stay in Korea for a while.”

Does he have other business? I want to check Noah’s status window, but I don’t know if Liete told him about my skill or not. At least she didn’t hear the details, so did she keep it a secret even from her younger sibling? If so, she’s more trustworthy than her attitude suggests.

“I heard that your sister wants to entrust me with a monster.”

“Yes. She couldn’t accompany it, though. Soon, it will be possible to transport monsters by plane instead of by ship. The initial conditions are that an S-Rank Hunter must accompany it and a private jet or chartered plane must be used, and it will gradually be relaxed.”

Then for a while, S-Rank Hunters will have to personally bring overseas monster breeding requests. I’ll be able to sit still and watch famous faces. There’s even a hunter I’m personally a fan of; I wonder if they’ll come.

“Of course, if I can get one, I would like to ask you to breed a ride-type monster.”

Noah said with a gentle smile. He’s so affable. I hope the other S-Ranks who come in the future are like this.

“You’re welcome anytime. While you’re here, please check out the facilities. Ah, may I ask where you’re staying?”

If I can’t apply the keyword today, I’ll have to visit him sometime.

“I came in alone, so I haven’t decided yet. There are many accommodations, so… Thank you for your concern.”

“You’re welcome. Noah-ssi is my beloved customer, after all.”

Will it work in one go? More than that, he has two names; can I use either one? I was watching Noah’s reaction when Yerim poked my arm out of the blue.

“Ahjussi, aren’t you saying ‘I love you’ too lightly? You said that to the Seseong Guild Leader too.”

“It’s just business, what.”

“Still, I don’t like it.”

Oops, I should refrain from applying keywords in front of Yerim. I’ve been saying it often in front of her recently.

“Okay. But don’t people in the West say it casually? I’ve seen it used a lot as a greeting or exclamation. So even if I say I love you, Noah-ssi, it might not feel like much.”

“…Is that so?”

I don’t know either. Anyway, I shouldn’t say the keyword anymore; I should meet him separately when Yerim isn’t around later.

Thinking that, I turned to look at Noah, but the atmosphere was a bit strange. The person who was facing me with a smiling face is staring at the table. His expression also hardened.

“…Noah-ssi?”

It doesn’t seem like a reaction to the keyword being applied. Did my love talk bother him? I was about to call out to him again when,

Crack!

The corner of the table that Noah’s hand was touching crumbled.

Yerim got up from her seat first, and I also got up. The silver-gray eyes are still only looking at the table. A very small, muttering sound is heard.

“…Weaker than me.”

What nonsense—

“Ahjussi!”

Yerim’s hand grabs my arm and pulls me back. Almost at the same time,

Kwaduk!

The table breaks, and my chest feels hot.

“Ugh!”

My body, thrown back strongly, rolled on the floor a couple of times before stopping. Before I could even think about what was going on, I tried to get up but felt a strong pain in my chest and collapsed. I can see blood scattered on the floor. Potion, no, more than that— I used Teacher Skill towards Yerim.

“You crazy bastard!”

Kakang!

The ice tree spear blocks the attack. What collided was a long, sharp fingernail that had grown out. Unable to withstand the force, Yerim retreated with Blink [teleportation-like skill].

Kwaduddeu!

The spot is gouged out by the incredibly powerful fingernail. The soil and grass rise high, and even fragments from the ceiling of the building fly up.

The Shadowless Day [skill that suppresses enemies] is already unfolded, and the Sighing Fog [skill that obscures vision] surges over it. Noah’s figure is visible through the frosty fog.

Two eyes that have changed like those of a reptile, one arm with animal claws and golden scales sprouting out. More than anything, that face, that expression is distorted like a madman. What on earth is going on?

“Yerim-ah!”

I roughly poured the potion on the wound and got up.

“Ahjussi, stay there!”

The chill that suddenly rose was felt even here, and

Swish—!

A rain of ice pours down on Noah. But Noah casually waved his arm to block the attack as if breaking it. The suppression effect of Shadowless Day was activated, but it only briefly held Noah’s feet.

In comparison, Yerim is already covered in blood. No, it would be fortunate if she only suffered injuries. The blood flowing from her deeply clawed left arm is black. It’s poison.

Damn it, the difference in level is too great. Moreover, Yerim is hindered by me, who has no cold resistance, from giving her all.

“Stop, Noah!”

I shouted roughly and took out equipment focused on mental power from my inventory. I really shouldn’t use this, but there’s no choice…….

“…Huh?”

“Eh?”

Embarrassed sounds leaked out from Yerim and my mouths at the same time. Noah really stopped?

He’s taking steps back while dropping his gaze to the floor with a thud. He’s even trembling. A small muttering sound was heard through Yerim’s ears.

“…It’s okay, that’s weak. Weaker than me, it’s okay, I can kill it…….”

I don’t know why he’s saying that, but in the gap that was created, I used the Seedling Skill to check his initial skills.

[Awakened – Noah

Current Stat Grade S

Awakening Possible Stat Grade A

Optimized Initial Skills

Soundless Scream (S) Acquired

Stat Lending (A) Acquired

Healing Hand (B) Acquired]

…For a moment, I doubted my eyes. The Awakening Possible Stat Grade is A. Not A~S, but A. Even if he had an optimized awakening, it should be A-Rank, but his current stats are S-Rank.

He grew to S-Rank in at most 3 years. That’s definitely not a normal speed.

I hurriedly checked my Baby Skill window too.

(Noah-S)

As expected, the keyword was applied. Noah’s reaction, his growth to S-Rank stats, Liete’s words that she raised her younger sibling. And he’s feeling like I’m his sister right now.

…Crazy. Liete, what on earth did you do?