Starting a Reversal in Life From the Time of Release

56 – Searching Together (1)

“A guest?”

“Yeah, and not just any guest, a rather troublesome one.”

I wondered why she found this guest so bothersome.

“What kind of guest is it then?”

“They’re from the Swordsmanship Clan, Hexen Hive.”

“Really?”

I couldn’t help but express my disbelief and astonishment in my voice when I asked.

The name Hexen Hive carried significant weight for a reason.

It was a prominent and long-standing swordsmanship clan, and they were known for their awakening abilities.

In many ways, they were a force to be reckoned with.

“They’re for real. They’ll arrive in two or three days. Sometime soon.”

“Okay. I understand. But why did they contact you, Iyeoreum?”

“Oh… They didn’t contact me. They reached out to Seoha-neul. You know, her family deals with gemstones, so that’s probably how they got in touch.”

“I see. That makes sense.”

There must be a connection there, considering Seoha-neul’s family’s involvement with gemstones.

“Thank you for letting me know. Did you happen to give them my number?”

“Yeah. They said they’ll contact you using your number before the meeting. If you get an unknown call, just answer it.”

“Thank you.”

I was somewhat confident in my English skills, and I had my artifact to rely on, so I felt secure.

I can mix words with the unknown natives right away if I have to.

Thud. After I hung up and put down my phone, Mari asked.

It seems like she has been collecting Yeo-reum’s voice next to me without fail.

“Heksenhive? Is it that famous?”

“It is. It’s more famous because it’s a family that continues the tradition of being hunters.”

“It must have a considerable tradition, then. The accumulated skills must be good.”

“That’s right.”

Normally, Mari had an interest in swordsmanship, so she blinked her eyes particularly.

“I really want to see it. I’m excited.”

Mari’s voice was filled with sincerity when she said she was excited.

Sometimes, at these times, I felt slightly creepy as if I had been caught by madness.

The sentence, “Please, let nothing happen,” momentarily crossed my mind.

However, I didn’t keep brooding over it.

As time went by, my heart became calm, and I couldn’t waste time by brooding over it.

Days passed just like usual.

Finally, a call came in from an unknown number.

It wasn’t a loan solicitation, religious persuasion, or a public opinion survey.

“Yes. Who is this?”

“Excuse me. Is this Yoo Si-hoo’s phone number?”

Once I answered the call in Korean, a foreign language mixed with a clearly foreign accent came back.

It was so fitting that for a moment, I mistook the other person as someone who knew Korean.

But “hello” and “is this correct?” came out of the speaker.

It seemed like the other person didn’t understand Korean properly, it was just a coincidence.

“Yes. That’s correct.”

Since the other person spoke English, I responded in English as well.

Even if I were to use a language from a European country that they wouldn’t understand, it would have been fine, but English was good.

It somehow felt familiar and put me at ease.

“I’m glad it’s you. We got in touch properly.”

“Yes. But who are you?”

“I think you’ll think of it as having contacted you through Miss Seo… Am I correct?”

He asked cautiously, unsure if it was the right person.

Naturally, the mention of Seo Hanuel made it clear that the call was indeed from Hexus Hive.

“Ah, I heard that they would contact me a few days ago. It was definitely expected from Hexus Hive…”

“Oh, I’m glad. It seems they contacted me properly.”

The man on the other side of the conversation sighed as if truly relieved.

His voice felt so modest that it made one wonder if he belonged to the Myeongga Group or the Hoksinsin.

“Yes, I understand. If you come to Korea, please let me know.”

“Yes, I’m currently in Seoul… Where would be a good place to meet? We will come to you.”

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“Well… Please wait a moment.”

I hesitated for a moment and slowly opened my mouth.

Even if I had a place in mind, it was difficult to come out casually.

“There is a suitable place. Can you find it if I send it in English?”

“I understand. I will send you a message with this number. Is that okay?”

“Thank you. Then, I’ll see you soon.”

“Yes.”

I hung up after that and immediately sent the corresponding location via text message.

Sitting side by side on the living room sofa, Marie, who had been watching quietly, asked.

“What’s the address? Is it a café? A hotel?”

“It’s neither.”

“Oh? Then where is it?”

Marie asked, tilting her head curiously.

Seeing her urging gaze for a quick answer, I couldn’t help but smile.

“You’ll find out soon. Let’s go together.”

“…Okay. Let’s go together.”

As I didn’t give an immediate response, Marie got up from her seat with a puzzled expression.

And then, when we arrived at a certain place in the car.

With a tone that seemed to question when that happened, she asked.

“Where is this…?”

“It’s a room café.”

Room cafe. It’s a good place to play comfortably with board games and game consoles, decorated like a room.

However, recently there seemed to be a somewhat distorted aspect.

There were vivid accounts of rooms being smeared and dirtied with sticky and disgusting liquid. There were also stories of fur sticking to things.

“Room cafe. Let’s go up first. I’ll explain while we go.”

As Mari and I climbed the stairs, I explained about the room cafe.

I didn’t need to explain it for long, so when we arrived at the entrance of the cafe, the explanation was over.

“There are so many amazing things in the world.”

Leaving Mari, who muttered in surprise, behind, I went to the counter to pay and then entered the assigned room.

Along with the request to call them when foreigners arrive.

“It really looks like a real room, doesn’t it?”

As soon as Mari entered the room, she looked around as if amazed.

Sometimes her gaze became sharp, probably looking for an escape route.

“Should we watch TV for now?”

“Sure.”

Mari and I turned on the big TV and switched to a suitable channel to watch.

It was enough as long as we could watch it without thinking, but unfortunately, it was a documentary.

“Um… excuse me.”

I was watching the scene of birds flying absentmindedly.

The employee I met at the counter cautiously opened the door and came in.

“Oh. Did you come by any chance?”

“Yes. You really did come as you said… You two are?”

“Is that so? Anyway, thank you for letting us know. We were just about to leave… “

As I tried to get up to leave right away, a person’s shadow suddenly appeared behind the employee.

One was big, and one was small.

“Nice to meet you. You’re Yu Sihu, right?”

A well-dressed White man smiled and extended his hand.

It was exactly the same voice I heard on the phone.

The employee discreetly stepped back, watching the situation.

I approached cautiously with a clumsy posture and reached out my hand.

“Oh, yes. Nice to meet you. I’m Yu Sihu.”

“I am Isaac Heksenhive. Nice to meet you.”

As I slowly straightened my back, the other person slightly bent their back in greeting.

I inadvertently bowed my back again because they were so polite.

While we exchanged greetings with this back and forth motion, Mary, who had quietly approached, greeted us.

She was wearing a necklace artifact that helped her understand the language.

“Nice to meet you. I’m Mary Elizabeth.”

“Oh?! I’ve heard the rumors. They say you’re a princess of a vast empire…”

As Isaac opened his eyes wide and asked, Mary drew a smile with her lips.

“Yes, that’s right. For various reasons, I’m living with Si Hu.”

“I seem to have unintentionally heard a very secret information… Is it classified?”

Whether it was a joke or a serious question.

Isaac’s inquiring expression was so serious that it was hard to tell.

The content of his words seemed like a joke, but his voice and expression were too serious.

Mary also seemed to think that I couldn’t understand her, as she showed a slight sign of frustration.

“It’s okay even if it’s known. You don’t have to worry too much.”

“Well… In that case, let’s keep it as a secret for now. There are times when it’s more comfortable not to be known.”

Isaac shook his head, saying that he gets tired of fame.

From one perspective, it could seem arrogant, but his tone of voice only conveyed a great bitterness.

It seemed like he was telling the story of the experiences he actually went through as a child of a prestigious family.

“By the way, it’s a bit awkward to keep standing and talking… Is it okay to go inside?”

“Oh…! I’m sorry. I was so surprised. Please come in.”

As I quickly opened the door, Isaac lightly bowed his head and entered.

“Tsk. Anyway, that guy talks too much.”

However, a small boy who had been hidden behind Isaac sighed and lifted his foot.

Even though he was dressed lightly, he oddly seemed to have a weight.

Whether he was Isaac’s son or a relative, I couldn’t tell.

I didn’t know well, but I thought the educational policy of the prestigious family was quite different.

“It feels a bit awkward to take off my shoes and come in.”

Sitting opposite the boy, Isaac smiled as if it was nothing.

His gaze was fixed on his own feet.

“It seems like there isn’t such a side. I also felt awkward when I went abroad. They wear shoes the opposite way over there.”

“Oh, I see. It’s probably because our cultures are different. It’s not necessarily a bad thing though.”

“Yes, that’s right. It’s awkward but also exciting, and that’s what makes it unique.”

“You’re right.”

Isaac and I continued to have a pleasant conversation when he suddenly looked at me and asked.

His expression was filled with apologies.

“Um, sorry but could we have a drink and talk? I’m thirsty from being nervous…”

Without hesitation, I got up to order a drink.

Although Isaac looked surprised at the idea of me going to buy it myself, I insisted that I also wanted to drink and sat back down.

Who could he be?

Even as I went outside to buy the drink, the boy’s gaze did not leave my mind.

His gaze emitted a depth and intensity that was difficult to believe from such a young boy.