These Lunatics are Obsessed With Me

When I looked back with a dumbfounded expression on my face, Kang Yoo-hyun looked at me unabashedly. He even frowned as if asking me why I’m looking at him with such an expression on my face?

“Then you’re going to do it to another bastard?”

“No, that was…!”

Yes, I kissed Kang Yoo-hyun on the lips in the dungeon, but there was nothing else I could do at that time. Who knew that an SS class boss monster would appear so suddenly? The boss was an opponent that couldn’t be dealt with if the skinship level wasn’t high.

However, seeing Kang Yoo-hyun’s glaring eyes, I realized that he had misunderstood something. I never told anyone about the activation condition for this skill. Eden might have noticed it while he was observing, but he never asked me directly.

…Apparently, Kang Yoo-hyun thought that what I did to him was the activation condition.

“I mean, I think you’ve misunderstood something.”

I calmly opened my mouth. But I don’t know how to fix this damn misunderstanding. What he and I did was just one of the activation conditions. That said, the whole world will try to kill me for daring to steal the main character’s precious lips. Yes, I am the one who must be killed!

As I tried to remedy the situation, I gradually started falling deeper into the abyss while I tried to think of what to say. After a moment, I managed to spit out a few words.

“Last time the ki… sigh… we didn’t have to do that.”

“…What does that mean?”

Kang Yoo-hyun’s black eyes became deeper and darker like an abyss. It seems as though its light represents my remaining lifespan, or is it just my feeling?

“I mean it does work well. But, actually, I just need to hold hands…”

“Speak clearly. Han Yi-jin.”

Ah, shit. Shame on him.

Do I really have to say this myself? I couldn’t hold back and shouted, as I opened my mouth like a goldfish.

“Hey, don’t you feel bad? Do you want to do that with me again!?”

“…”

I could see Kang Yoo-hyun’s face hardened as I shouted at him.

Yeah, you feel bad, don’t you? When you think about that time, your anger outweighs your appreciation for the usefulness of the skill, so you want to give it all up, right? I understand. I understand everything.

As I nodded inside in a generous mood, Kang Yoo-hyun asked in a gloomy voice.

“…You felt bad?”

“What?”

“Did you feel bad?”

The question I asked was repeated back at me and mixed with the sound of his teeth grinding. This time, I know. If I answer wrong here, I’m fucked.

“No, I don’t feel bad”

“…”

“I-I just don’t want you to feel bad. Hahaha.”

This is a life and death situation, this lie is necessary for my survival, so lying right now is not wrong. Yeah, yeah. I have to live and see for now.

A God-like main character shouldn’t be offended even if I feel bad. It can’t be helped even if I’m cheap and nasty. I held back my tears and smiled stupidly. It was a business smile full of tears.

“I don’t feel bad either, so it shouldn’t be a problem.”

“Huh? What?”

Excuse me? What? What did you just say, main character? Pardon? Haha, am I deaf already? The main character has been talking nonsense since a while ago. I can’t hear him. Can’t he take his words back?

“Well…” 

“Oh!”

Park Yoon-sung, who was listening quietly, cut off the conversation. I looked at him belatedly and gasped in surprise, like a teenage boy found unsightly by his parents.

“If I’m not mistaken, Han Yi Jin’s S-class auxiliary skill’s activation condition is…”

“…Yes, it was physical contact.”

“Ah…”

Surprised, Park Yoon-sung said while looking at me and Kang Yoo-hyun in turn.

“Hmm, ki… You’ve done it with Hunter Kang Yoo-hyun…”

“Yes…”

I just nodded my head lifelessly. Park Yoon-sung, who was flustered, hastily collected his expression when he saw me half out of my mind.

“Oh, well, that’s definitely a difficult condition, and let’s be careful– especially with the female guild members.”

“Yes, that’s right…”

No matter how effective my skill was, touching a guy I don’t know, I don’t like the idea, and of course other people wouldn’t like it either.

But what about Kang Yoo-hyun? Was kissing a man trivial because of the skill effect? Maybe he thought it just felt a little uncomfortable like an irrelevant issue.

I glanced and saw Kang Yoo-hyun’s expressionless face. My guess seems to be right.

“Since Hunter Kang Yoo-hyun agreed to it, I think it would be better for you two to form a pair.”

“Pardon? What?”

If we formed a pair, I would have to follow along and stick to Kang Yoo Hyun like gum. And I had to accompany him unconditionally when he conquered the dungeons.

But because of Han Yi-jin’s death flag, I had to get as far away from Kang Yoo-hyun as possible…

Seeing my troubled face, Park Yoon-sung tilted his head.

“For now, most of the dungeons with high fluctuations due to abnormalities in the dungeon rating will be assigned to Kang Yoo-hyun. Therefore, S-class auxiliary skills will benefit us only if we focus on Kang Yoo-hyun’s abilities.”

“…”

Oh, yeah, damn it. From now on, Kang Yoo-hyun, the main character, will become a hot topic because of his efforts and contribution in rectifying dungeon rating abnormalities. And then his reputation will explode not only in Korea but also internationally.

Even though we’re at the beginning of the story, I don’t know what will happen now that the SS class boss monster has already appeared. Therefore, I need to help Kang Yoo Hyun to stay alive.  Because if Kang Yoo-hyun died, it would be the end of the world.

Still, I can’t help but worry about his relationship with Han Yi-jin. Damn death flag. I would be at ease if I could avoid that for sure.

“You will be given priority bids for items in the dungeons that you will enter as a pair in the future. The remuneration is usually three times the appropriate amount. The condition is, of course, the use of the S grade auxiliary skil.”

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“…!”

Shit, that’s too good a condition to refuse.

I could see a bunch of money flying in front of me. When I got emotional, I grabbed Park Yoon-sung’s beautiful hand.

“I’ll do my best.”

“Yes? Oh, yes.”

Well, I got this. I’ll break the death flag. I’m Thor! I’m going to smash everything!

“Let go of his hand.”

“Hyung, let go of his hand.”

“…?”

When I turned my head, the brothers looked at me as if they were going to eat me. Surprised, I let go of Park Yoon-sung’s hand. What’s with them all of a sudden?

“I’ve surprised the guildmaster-nim.”

“Oh, yes.”

I was wondering what was going on, but I was worried about Park Yoon-sung.  Feeling awkward, I bowed to Park Yoon-sung.

“I’m sorry. I got a little excited.”

“No, ahem, it’s fine.”

Park Yoon-sung, whose voice cracked strangely, coughed quietly and waved his hand. His flustered face even looked slightly pink. He may be sensitive because he is an angel. I did something very rude too. After quick self-reflection, I opened my mouth.

“Um, I’d like to ask you another favour.”

“Yes, what is it?”

Park Yoon Sung, who had returned to normal again, asked in a calm tone.

I was actually wondering whether to say this or not but I decided to do it when I saw a flashing notification on my phone.

“I want you to mention my name at the upcoming press conference.”

“Yes?”

“I want you to mention that we conquered this abnormal dungeon together. I’m not seeking additional compensation.”

I was rewarded quite well because I assisted Kang Yoo-hyun in defeating King Draugr. So I didn’t mean to ask for more.

“Just why… I think it would be best to hide Hunter Han Yi-jin for now.”

Park Yoon Sung has a point. It would be dangerous if my existence was exposed to other Awakeners. There might be villains who would want to kidnap me because of my skill. I don’t know about the Loki Guild that is about to collapse, but if it’s the Laufey Guild, then there is a possibility.

“I thought so too, but I’ll be exposing the Loki Guild’s corruption soon enough.”

I received a cell phone this morning from an awakener that Sim Dante sent. I put it on the table. It contained data sent by the watchdog who had completed his task.

“If you spread this to the association and to the reporters, Jang Tae-san’s life will be over. He’s not that scary, but the Laufey Guild behind him is different.”

“…”

When I mentioned Laufey Guild, Park Yoon-sung’s face darkened. The accident that killed his family, it was the Laufey Guildmaster who arranged it.

The guildmaster of the Laufey Guild is the final mastermind who will appear at the end of the novel, but since the story has progressed a lot, I don’t know when and how he will come out. So before that, I should strike first.

“Even if I hide, he will still find out. He will find out that I betrayed the Loki Guild when my brother is rescued and Jang Tae-san is arrested.”

“…I suppose so.”

“So please let everyone know who I am; rather than being a danger to me, it will be a force to protect me.”

That’s what it’s like to be a celebrity. If I get involved with Kang Yoo-hyun and become famous, no matter how strong Laufey’s guildmaster is, he won’t be able to touch me recklessly.

“And of course the Odin Guild can protect me, right?”

I said this a little provocatively as I looked at him, Park Yoon-sung smiled and nodded in response.

“Of course.”

I felt reassured already. I’m glad I chose the Odin Guild. It’s too early to make a hasty conclusion, but I smiled languidly like the cat that got the cream1 at the steady progress.

“Come into our accommodation right after the press conference.”

“Hmm…”

Kang Yoo-hyun’s words made me think for a moment. As the best guild in Korea, the Odin Guild is equipped with the most advanced facilities. Of course, Kang Yoo-hyun and Kang Soo-hyun were also staying in the accommodations provided by the Odin Guild. In addition, Kang Yoo-hyun’s residence was a private house, and it was also spacious and as superb as the guildmaster’s house.

Well, maybe the place I will be allocated to won’t be that great, but I want to live while being treated like an S-class. That’s enough for me.

“I’ll be right there after I finish packing my things. That’s okay, right?”

“Yes, I’ll have it ready.”

Satisfied with the reliable answer, I rose from my seat. I have achieved my goal, so I will get some rest and prepare to set off tomorrow.

“Then I’m going.”

“Yes? You’re leaving?”

“Yes?”

Park Yoon-sung and I looked at each other with confused expressions on our faces. Park Yoon-sung opened his mouth first.

“I’ll arrange a seat, so please show your face at the press conference.”

“…”

Sorry? What did he say?

Footnotes

Self-satisfied, having achieved one’s objective.