Chapter 35 (2/2)

“It is that, but there's more.” Ha Jae-hak's face was serious. “I'm going to start a new business, and I'm looking for members to start it with. My old friends have gone to other places.”

“Join your start-up? I haven't finished my undergraduate years yet…”

“Was I finished? Where are the people with degrees these days? If you have the ability, then you can just take a leave of absence.”

Ha Jae-hak held up five fingers, then added the index finger of his other hand. ”6%.” He was indicating the percentage of shares. “I would like to give more, but I have already decided what to give to the people who will help me.”

It was a big deal. Hee-chul roughly knew about this side of the industry. Founders usually paid around 3% to developers of start-ups. In addition, he already had a success, yet he was giving investors 6%?

“Although I've looked over many people, the most important thing for a developer is their sincerity and social nature. No matter how good a person is, they would be useless if they can't keep to a schedule or if ruin the atmosphere.”

The 4D personality shown in manhwas absolutely wouldn't work in reality. Generally, geniuses were like that.

”…”

“To be honest, Hee-chul was a friend that never entered my head despite how hard you worked until now. Does that make you feel bad?”

“Nope.”

“Not only did you fix the problem, the explanation behind it was really good. An area that developers should have is eloquence.” In fact, Ha Jae-hak also admired this point. Hee-chul had the ability to make everyone understand. It was needed when selling IT products that didn't exist yet to the outside world. It was useful for customers, since those who couldn't understand the concept would refuse.

To be exact, it was the effect of having 13 eloquence, 15 charisma and 12 points in descriptive ability. However, there was no way for Ha Jae-hak to know that. ”How is it? If you want, then we can go to the office today.”

”Uh… I'm sorry. Sunbae-nim.” His response was 180 degrees away from what Ha Jae-hak expected. Hee-chul bowed with a really sorry expression. “Of course, you are right about being able to take a leave of absence but there is still more for me to learn.”

”… I see.”

”I am really grateful for your praise. Thank you.”

There was no displeasure in Ha Jae-hak's face when he looked at Hee-chul. Ha Jae-hak asked for a handshake with a pleasant smile. “If you mean that, then it can't be helped.”

”I'm really sorry.” The two shook hands.

“But, if you change your mind in the near future then please call me, it doesn't matter how late at night.”

”Yes.” Ha Jae-hak waved before going to the bathroom. He was conscious of Hee-chul watching him from behind.

On the other side of the hallway, someone was watching Hee-chul from the vending machine. The unaware Hee-chul headed down the stairs.

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I ordered a cup of coffee from the school cafe, sipping it as I headed towards the mountain behind the school. The mountain trail behind the school was empty. It was easy to climb and there were many courses, but the hiking trails were generally quiet on weekdays.

I sometimes liked to read books while sitting on the benches.

So… I was mistaken about one thing. It was quite dangerous for someone to realize that I was going into the dungeon, just like the Yoon siblings did on the 6th day. Of course, I tried to hide it, but it became very difficult since this morning.

My appearance had changed due to Metamorphosis. Anyone who just slightly knew me would think there was a change. The people close to me were amazed, but had no choice but to accept my excuses. They didn't know about the dungeon.

But what if they knew me normally and knew about the existence of the dungeon? The excuses of exercising or using creams wouldn't work. They might think that I obtained something from the dungeon, even if they didn't know about Metamorphosis.

I realized it the moment I entered the room. A feeling that I had only felt in the dungeon. I had felt it for the first time on the fifth floor. It was the feeling I felt while playing the game for the woman's talents.

Was it a killing intent? I could feel it even as I cleared on the sixth and seventh floors. Perhaps my intuition had improved in the dungeon. I had felt it when entering the room: a vivid killing intent that I had never experienced before in reality. Was it because of Metamorphosis?

Someone knew I was in the dungeon. I didn't know why, but they were pouring hatred towards me. This wasn't the dungeon, but reality. Right now.

I had to confess that I was quite confused. That person couldn't do anything when there was a crowd. I hadn't thought about solving the problem when I first received it. But then I thought of something.

If I didn't resolve it as soon as possible, then I didn't know what would happen later. I realized that the problem in my hand was the answer.

There wasn't a single climber on the mountain. I threw my books and bags down and sat on the floor. I drank the coffee and waited. I had done everything. It was difficult.

I instantly felt the hatred towards me becoming more intense. I guess I was right. The person hated me because they were jealous. While everyone's mood had improved due to my explanation, their hatred had become thicker.

In fact, it was likely that they knew the answer. A person who entered the dungeon wouldn't have much difficulty with it. They had been conceited. Then I gobbled up the respect and recognition of the sunbaes, and that person couldn't stand it. The killing intent was enough to move them into action straight away.

”Still, I have to be honest.” I muttered as I held the coffee cup. “Acting like that in front of everyone. Honestly, I felt really good.” Maybe I felt more pleasure from showing off my talent than successfully provoking the target. I couldn't help feeling like this. I still had a long way to go.

“It is thanks to you.”

”…”

I smiled at the person who showed up.

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