Chapter 103 (2/2)
”…Just so-so?!” (Sae-Jin)
”Yep You know this too, don't you? That Elves have high standards It's the same story for Dark Elves, too” (Hazeline)
Kim Sae-Jin and Hazeline - she was perhaps one person Sae-Jin had known the longest While driving, they chatted about this and that in a friendly atmosphere, as for the past two years there was unexpectedly a lot of memories they had shared
The day they first met; when Sae-Jin revealed his identity to her; when she acy; when those Vampires suddenly ambushed them, etc, etc…
”Ah, that's right Mister Sae-Jin, you said you were curious, right? The reason forthis colour” (Hazeline)
”…Mm? Oh, I was curious back then, but if it's not a co” (Sae-Jin)
At her sudden change of topic, Sae-Jin took a quick glance towards the passenger seat, but when their eyes aze
”Even still I felt that it's unfair to you, so about your secrets, yet… Honestly, we even went through two life-or-death situations together But more importantly, I wish to tell you the truth” (Hazeline)
”…Ha, haha… Umm, really?”
As an aside, he still hadn't told her the true reason behind the Va theentle smile on her lips as she slowly continued with her words
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”Well, there is this old saying That Elves are pure and noble and so, can only fall in love with one person… Many hu but a lie, but actually, it's real”
For Elves, theof 'love' was incoular Elves, it was the same
”But did you know that saying has been roreat deal? The reality is very different” (Hazeline)
”Different?” (Sae-Jin)
”Yes For an Elf, 'love' is the sa as obsession and persistence all rolled into one Doesn't et of love are like, if an Elf falls in love, then that Elf will not hesitate doing everything in order be loved back The reality of the species, who are known to possess the perfect appearance and mindset, is that we're simply the collection of imperfections” (Hazeline)
As she spoke, her voice contained a certain feeling of utter, desolate emptiness
”And so, I… used to love sohtened my own And when I learned that he liked another wo I was doing as a Wizard” (Hazeline)
Panicking at her sudden, impromptu confession of the past, Sae-Jin slowed the car's speed slightly Meanwhile, Hazeline grandly sighed out and continued
”However, that person didn't love me back Until the end, he only had that wo to protect that very woer than that before If I didn't blareally deplorable” (Hazeline)
Kim Sae-Jin quietly observed her
”That is why… Mister Sae-Jin, you should be wary of Elves You shouldn't treat us too nicely, and you must keep a safe distance away froth to distance the Of course, there is a big gap between 'interest' and 'love', but still” (Hazeline)
The moment her words ended, the car came to a stop They were in front of her house As if she found her confession ehtly slapped her cheeks and undid the seat belt buckle
”Well then, I'll get going now~ Mister Sae-Jin, thank you for always~”
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”Ah, hang on a sec” (Sae-Jin)
Sae-Jin quickly stopped her just before she could rush out of the car He carefully studied her darkened expression, and then extracted a smallish box from his pocket
”Please take this with you It's a present”
While roa that sees and thus unable to personally buy it, Sae-Jin had bought it behind her back after he caught her gaze with his acute intuition of the Wolf
”This is…” (Hazeline)
She dazedly looked at the gift in her hand
”Well, isn't that the thing that ht you were interested in it” (Sae-Jin)
The 'thing' she was looking at with coo - a music box
”Ah…”
”I should get going Take care of yourself” (Sae-Jin)
Leaving behind those words, Sae-Jin drove off
”Honestly Didn't he hear my advice…” (Hazeline)
Watching the car th
The exporting potions not only helped to increase the fame of Kim Sae-Jin and his Guild, it also had the effect of two countries solidifying their relationshi+p The US President held a conference to personally announce the deal, and Kim Sae-Jin had been invited to the Blue House, even…
Whatever the case may have been, when he returned home, he also returned to his daily routine Sometimes as Jin Seh-Hahn, sometimes as Kim Sae-Jin, sometimes as a Monster
In the meantime, Jin Seh-Hahn's rank had increased to Mid Tier after only two months of activity as the 'Special Eoal of upper Mid Tier before the end of that self-imposed six months deadline
However, as the time continuously flowed forward, the ominous atmosphere for the world became worse and worse
The frequency of Monster incidents soared higher and higher, and hundreds of people lost their lives every day Although the loss wasn't as serious in South Korea where the foundation of potion and weapons supply ell established, in places such as Africa, South America, Southeast Asia, etc, etc… The situation had deteriorated so bad in several Third World nations that there was no overnance anymore
”I got called into action eight tile day, even… it was really difficult, you know?” (Yu Sae-Jung)
And now - ain theto its inevitable end Ki's complaints
”If that's the case, take today and tomorrow off” (Sae-Jin)
”It's not as si)
”I'll speak to him” (Sae-Jin)
”Really? That )
Kim Sae-Jin's influence had becoht miss the etically dived into his arms
Ttiriinng-
Suddenly, theand Kihtly faster than her, reaching out and snatching the phone away
”Who is it?” Asked Yu Sae-Jung
”Oh, it's nothing” (Sae-Jin)
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Making a half-hearted excuse, he sent his reply, and then placed the phone down
On the LCD of the phone facing doards…
The na on it
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