“Hey, that guy… .”

“Right?”

I walk to the test center and gossip around me.

The word “prospect” means “promising”, and the general public does not pay much attention to it.

Because the stars who are on active duty right now are holding out like a giraffe. There is a limit to a person’s memory, and when one is remembered, another is forgotten. There is no room for a single prospect to intervene in the minds of the public.

Therefore, Han Yoo-jung was not very famous compared to Issue.

The second Lee Ji-ah is a word that comes up all the time, and to the general public, whether it was 3,000 points or 2,000 points, it was the perception that I just got first place.

When I walked around the streets, my eyes caught my eye, but it was just because I was pretty.

It wasn’t the kind of ‘wonderful’ gaze when looking at a famous person.

But it was different here.

Everyone in the industry, giving the same promising, is.

Everyone knows how great it is to get over 3,000 points on the first test. As if a celebrity appeared on the street, all kinds of attention were drawn to it.

So much so that I feel burdened.

Han Yoo-jung asks worriedly.

“Aren’t you drinking too much water?”

“I’m nervous.”

“I take the exam, but I think he was more nervous.”

Thanks to Han Yoo-jung, who sleeps a lot in the morning, I was in a rush to prepare.

Because of that, Han Yoo-jung’s hair was slightly stretched out.

You shouldn’t do this before an important event.

Dip your hands in water and press down on your frizzy hair.

“Hey, let me put you in my place. Worried or not?”

Han Yoo-jung can’t stand it anymore and smiles softly.

I think it’s good for him to be worried. If I’m fidgeting about my work, I pretend not to be and smile a little.

It got so rude to me that I messed up my hair again.

“Ah, uncle… My head is broken.”

“Then why are you laughing so meanly?”

“I am? Did you laugh?”

“yes.”

Han Yoo-jung avoids her gaze.

“No, I didn’t laugh.”

“I laughed.”

“not really.”

“I saw it.”

“Your uncle was wrong… .”

look. you’re still smiling

Read at readwn.com

My phone vibrates in my pants pocket. I confirmed the sender. Reporter Joe. He looked around and said.

“I have to answer the phone, so I’m looking in the mirror and tidying my hair. I will come soon.”

“yes.”

I got a call as I left the waiting room.

“Reporter Joe, what are you doing?”

– Hyunwoo, there is no change, right?

“yes. Just do as I said before.”

He looked into the eyes of passersby and spoke in a low voice. It was illegal lobbying. It was decided after the team assignment was made to explode the article.

Following the manager’s footsteps, he has already obtained the proof. During the second test period, a large guild manager pokes money at the management staff, which is a bribe even for a three-year-old kid.

However, the reason I want to explode after team assignment is made is to harden my heart.

Look at this, Tim, isn’t it weird? Why is it designed to be advantageous only to large guild prospects? Why is Han Yoo-jung, who is number one, on a team like this? Look at the evidence here.

in that way

– Yes, then, I will upload it to the Internet in time. I’ve also returned phone calls to close reporters, so I’ll copy and spread as soon as the exclusive article goes out.

“I beg you.”

Reporter Joe laughs.

– I’m thankful for everything. While working as a magazine reporter, I never imagined that I would hit such a scoop.

“If you are so grateful, please send me one gamepad later. It is also linked to the computer.”

The conversation was interrupted for a moment. The reporter stutters and asks.

– L, Pad?

“yes.”

– No, it’s not about buying a meal, what kind of pad is it?

“I decided to play a game with Yoojung, but I only have one pad at home… … .”

Laughter was heard over the receiver.

-If you look at the two of you, it’s not a hunter-manager relationship, it’s like a father and a daughter with a small age gap. You know, don’t you live together?

“Eh, hey mu, what kind of sound is ruining the marriage path… … .”

– What are you so upset about? It’s a joke, a joke!

ha ha ha.

I also burst into an awkward laugh following the reporter who smiled wildly.

That’s no joke, you bastard.

*

“That’s Han Yoo-jung, right?”

“Was the prospect who scored over 3,000 such a young kid?”

“I don’t think so. Aren’t you too young?”

“You’re 17.”

In the midst of arguing, someone looked at his phone and said.

“I just looked up The Hunt, and it’s Han Yoo-jung. They have the same face.”

At one manager’s words, the managers stood up and looked at Han Yoo-jung. There was a certain emotion in their eyes.

The ranking of the 1st test does not necessarily lead to the 2nd or 3rd.

As each stage has a different purpose, it was common for the ranking to change as the test progressed.

But even so.

The 3,000 points in the first test had a different meaning. It was called the devil’s wall, and crossing it means standing side by side with Lee Ji-ah even for a moment.

With that alone, it was predictable enough that it would fulfill its role in the second test.

So, the small guild managers, who were bowing down like jjuguri, were wary of Han Yoo-jung, but they earnestly prayed that they would be on the same team.

However, the managers of large guilds were different. As for the second test, external factors could sufficiently intervene.

As they had already ate each other in the upper ranks, it was clear that the prospects they were in charge of would also pass with a high rank.

Even in this second test, Han Yoo-jung will take the test with shackles.

Now, Han Yoo-jung was not a threatening competitor to them. It was the prey that lay underneath.

So the large guild managers were not wary of Han Yoo-jung. I didn’t even want to be on the same team.

What dwells in his eyes is greed, not borders or begging.

Someone muttered a little.

“Han Yoo-jung, obviously there was no guild.”

That was the thought that filled their minds. Among the promising youngsters, Han Yoo-jung was the only one who did not belong to the guild. In fact, even if you belonged to a guild, it wouldn’t be a big problem.

It was no big deal as long as the person agreed to take the manpower out of this industry. It’s a penalty, so you can throw it away.

“hello? Reporter Joe, what’s going on?”

Just then, Yoo-jung Han’s manager answered the phone and disappeared. The one who moved the fastest was the Taesan Guild Manager.

“Mr. Han Yoo-jung?”

Han Yoo-jung, who was brushing her hair while looking in the mirror, looked back. The manager approached me politely with a smile on his face.

“Hello, is this our Gumyeon? We met face-to-face during an interview with Daejin Ilbo. Remember?”

“yes.”

Han Yu-jeong nodded her head. I didn’t know it when I was talking to Kim Hyun-woo, but because I was alone, I had a cold and cold impression.

The manager took out a business card and handed it to him.

“I am Song Min-cheol, head of Taesan Guild. At that time, I didn’t know Han Yoo-jung’s face, so the greeting was very late.”

I looked at the business card that Han Yoo-jung gave me. The manager laughed awkwardly.

“Hey, could you take my business card?”

“I do not need it.”

“yes?”

Han Yoo-jung turned to face the mirror. And trim your messy hair. The bloated manager scratched the back of his neck.

“Han Yoo-jung, let’s talk for a moment… .”

“Aren’t you trying to scout?”

Han Yoo-jung looks at the manager in the mirror. The manager nodded.

“you’re right. Don’t you have a guild you belong to now? I saw an interview that said it was still under review.”

The manager wets his tongue with his lips.

“I’ll tell you straight up. If you come to Taesan Guild, we promise to give you full support. If you have already signed a contract, we will pay the entire penalty. The detailed contract details should be discussed with the team leader first, but… … .”

The guild hadn’t even been created yet.

It was clear which way it would focus when compared to the large guild on the scale.

If it is one hundred, it will come over to the Baek, Taesan Guild.

However, Han Yoo-jung’s reaction was flat.

“I am not interested. sorry.”

I know because I’ve circulated business cards and scouted several places.

Han Yoo-jung’s blunt attitude was not a fight for priority in the contract.

“Han Yoo-jung, you seem to be very close with the manager you were with earlier. It’s not a floor where just having skills is everything. this one.”

When you’re young, sometimes it happens.

There are cases where you can’t leave the guild because of your friendship.

“Do you remember when we first met? I asked him to come out during the interview, but the manager didn’t say a word and left.”

Han Yoo-jung’s hand, which was arranging her hair, stopped.

“It’s this floor. Managers are not the only guilds to escort. Better dungeons, better raiders, better press exposure. Right now, Han Yoo-jung is saying that she is the second Lee Ji-ah with just a record. Do you know that?”

The manager whispered softly.

“The title of the second Lee Ji-ah. Every year, every exam, we are assigned to promising prospects in the spotlight. Do you think any of them still retain their titles? No. Because there is none, it was attached to Han Yoo-jung again.”

His arm slowly reaches out to Han Yoo-jung’s wrist.

“I bet you, if you stay in that guild, within a year, you and the youngest of us will change positions. Then go and don’t regret it… … .”

It was the moment he was about to put the business card in his hand.

Wow!

Someone grabbed the manager’s wrist roughly. His gaze turned back. Kim Hyun-woo, holding the cell phone in his hand, was staring at him with a harsh face.

“What are you doing to my child now?”

*

As if he recognized my face, the manager tapped his tongue briefly.

“We were talking about business. why?”

“business?”

Laugh out loud at the silly excuses.

What other guild hunters are you talking to directly about business? Skip the manager too?

Although I am a newcomer who has only been in this industry for less than a year, I am fully aware of how unusual it is.

“Were you the manager of the Taesan Guild?”

“Yes.”

“Does your town call it a business to take out other guild hunters? Even when the manager in charge has his eyes wide open?”

The manager pats his chin and mutters a little.

“What else can’t you do?”

“What?”

“okay. Leaving other guild hunters aside, aside from industry practices, it’s blatant bullshit. Right. But you.”

He shakes the arm that is holding me and says.

“That guild doesn’t exist. Just being a manager, what kind of hunter do you get so entangled? It’s not to you in the first place, is this taking away? It’s just picking up gems that have fallen on the floor.”

이 개새끼가.

The heat was stretched out and he was about to grab the collar, but Han Yoo-jung stood in the way.

“Uncle, they say they have a team in the auditorium now.”

He calmed his exhaled breath with excitement. The narrowed field of vision returned and an announcement was heard.

[We will notify you again. In 20 minutes, we will start placing teams in the auditorium. All students, please come to the designated seat.]

He said as he straightened out his messy clothes.

“Be careful next time. If there is anything you want to talk about with Yoojung, please go through me, the manager.”

“Yeah, what… .”

Seeing Dongtae’s eyes open, he’s definitely listening with his ears. He grabbed Han Yoo-jung’s arm and dragged him outside.

It’s disgusting to see the managers looking at Han Yoo-jung like a banknote that has fallen to the floor.

He said as he squeezed the sweet potato stuck in his throat and swallowed it.

“Would you like to have a drink before entering? There was a vending machine in the hallway.”

“I’m Coke.”

“Okay, aren’t you hungry?”

I turned my head and looked at Han Yoo-jung. And, in embarrassment, he stopped walking.

“It’s okay to have breakfast. I just want a drink.”

“Yoo Jeong-ah.”

“yes.”

I asked curiously.

“Why are you laughing?”

“yes?”

Han Yoo-jung raised her other hand and touched the cheek. And his face stiffens as he notices the melted lips. His expression quickly changed again. She spoke again in a blunt voice that had lost her laughter.

“I didn’t laugh.”

“I laughed.”

“not really.”

“Did I see it?”

“Your uncle was wrong.”

“You must have been happy that I suffered… … .”

“no!”

Han Yu-jeong shouted urgently.

“Absolutely not!”

I’m glad. I was just slightly, no, very, very, very upset.

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