TSOT#1 Chapter 14
by Ren
The Special Awakener Association hosted an event to celebrate the new recruits joining the training center.
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As Joo-ah entered the banquet hall, she saw many Hunters already seated.
It had been a while since she attended such an event.
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While regular Hunters were required to participate in these events, elite squads had the option to attend or not. Back then, Joo-ah thought such events were a waste of time and chose to focus solely on training.
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She turned her head, looking for her teammates. Being part of the upper group, they were likely seated in the front, making it hard to spot them from the back.
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Just as she was about to head toward her teammates, someone blocked her way.
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“Joo-ah, hey!”
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The person greeting her with sudden familiarity was none other than Boram, the one who had previously ruined Joo-ah’s flowerpot.
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Joo-ah gazed at her indifferently before speaking.
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“Hello, Boram.”
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Her voice sounded as if she were addressing an old friend, causing Boram to smirk disdainfully.
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“My, my. It seems you’ve grown quite confident since joining the training center. Is this the power of being matched with an high-tier group?”
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Boram’s mocking tone was met with a faint smile from Joo-ah.
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“Glad you noticed.”
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At that, Boram’s amused expression quickly vanished.
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“Really? Then let me take a look at your teammates. I’m dying to see just how pathetic they must be to have accepted someone like you.”
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Boram grabbed Joo-ah’s arm forcefully, drawing attention from other Hunters nearby. Her rough gestures left Joo-ah momentarily unable to resist.
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As Boram dragged her along, Joo-ah was just about to shake off her hand when a voice interrupted.
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“And who gave you permission to drag our little E-Rank around like that?”
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Yoo Chan-hee appeared, slinging an arm around Joo-ah’s shoulder, his mocking tone aimed directly at Boram. This sudden intervention brought Joo-ah to a halt.
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Boram turned her head sharply, her face flushing bright red. The reason? Likely the sight of Chan-hee’s striking appearance.
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Though she would never admit it, Chan-hee’s good looks—his pale skin, neatly combed black hair, mischievous eyes, and sharp smile—were undeniably magnetic. His tall stature and well-built physique, honed through training, were a bonus.
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His tailored uniform looked as if it were made for him, fitting perfectly.
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“Do you two… know each other?” Boram asked, releasing her grip on Joo-ah’s arm and smoothing her hair nervously.
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“Just acquaintances? Hardly,” Chan-hee said, pulling Joo-ah closer with a sly smile.
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“Joo-ah and I are quite close.”
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As Chan-hee spoke teasingly, Joo-ah, unaffected by the atmosphere, cut in bluntly.
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“He’s a teammate from the group I’ve been assigned to.”
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Boram’s initial shock gave way to understanding. She nodded, then touched Chan-hee’s system window to check his rank, letting out a small gasp.
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“Such a high-ranking Hunter… What a shame you’ve been made her sacrificial lamb.”
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Boram, who had earlier ridiculed Joo-ah’s teammates, now pitied Chan-hee as a victim of her.
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Chan-hee chuckled at her dramatic remark.
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“Sacrificial lamb?”
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“Yes, considering that someone as low-ranked as Seo Joo-ah has never been assigned to an upper group before. Surely, you must know she’s E-Rank, right? And that she only made it here thanks to her father, the congressman?”
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At her words, Chan-hee let out a low laugh.
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“And if I do?”
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Boram widened her eyes, feigning exaggerated surprise.
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“You knew? And you’re still being so kind to her?”
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Chan-hee turned to Joo-ah, who stood silently beside him. Their eyes met briefly before he smirked.
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“It is irritating,” he admitted.
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Then, looking back at Boram, his tone grew colder.
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“But not as irritating as people who mess with my teammates.”
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The chill in his voice made Boram flinch, stepping back slightly.
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“I-I only said it because I’m worried her team might suffer because of her.”
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“And why do you care if we suffer because of our E-Rank? Do I know you?” Chan-hee asked, mimicking her tone.
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“N-no, but…”
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“Then do you even know her?”
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“W-well, we’re academy classmates!” Boram stammered.
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“And?”
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Chan-hee frowned and turned to Joo-ah.
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“You’re not friends with her, right?”
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It wasn’t even a real question. After all, someone so eager to disparage another’s rank couldn’t possibly be a friend.
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“No,” Joo-ah replied plainly.
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Satisfied, Chan-hee ignored Boram and began walking away with Joo-ah.
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“We shouldn’t waste time on irrelevant people. Our team is over there.”
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Still holding her shoulder, Chan-hee steered Joo-ah toward their team’s table, drawing curious murmurs from onlookers. Boram, visibly flustered, stomped off in another direction.
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As they neared the table, Joo-ah shook off Chan-hee’s arm.
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“Wow. This is how you repay someone for helping you?” Chan-hee said, feigning offense.
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Joo-ah turned to him with a blank expression.
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“I don’t like owing people,” she replied.
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She added bluntly, “Honestly, I could’ve handled that on my own.”
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“…”
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“And what you did to me yesterday in training was far more dangerous than what just happened.”
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Referring to his earlier prank during training, Joo-ah’s words left Chan-hee smiling awkwardly without a retort.
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Leaving him behind, Joo-ah walked toward the table where her teammates sat.
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“Coming together now, are we?” Choi Yeon-joo remarked as Joo-ah sat down.
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“We ran into each other,” Joo-ah replied casually.
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Chan-hee, who arrived moments later, sat down with a strange look directed at Joo-ah.
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Meanwhile, Shin Jae-rim glanced at them briefly before turning his attention to the entrance of the banquet hall.
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Important figures from the Special Awakener Association, including Yoo Tae-jun, entered the hall. At once, all the Hunters took their seats.
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As the lights dimmed and silence filled the room, Tae-jun walked into the podium, testing the microphone before addressing the crowd.
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“Greetings, Hunters, the future of our nation. I am Yoo Tae-jun, Chief Director of the Special Awakener Association.”
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He introduced himself with a title that carried more weight than the usual “President.”
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“Today’s event is for the new Hunters who have joined the training center. I hope this serves as an opportunity to bond with your newly formed teams.”
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As he scanned the room, his gaze landed on Joo-ah, seated at the far-left table.
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“May you rise as exceptional Hunters for the glory of our nation,” he concluded, leaving the podium.
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Joo-ah stared impassively at the spot where Tae-jun had stood, wondering when his expectations of her would finally fade, and she could be reassigned to a proper team.
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Soon, luxurious dishes were served, drawing cheers from the crowd.
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“Please enjoy the meal and create fond memories with your comrades,” an official announced.
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A large screen lit up behind him.
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“We’ve prepared a video showcasing the remarkable achievements of outstanding Hunters. Please enjoy it while you dine.”
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Joo-ah eyed the lobster on her plate with mild anticipation—it had been a long time since she’d had such fine food.
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Meanwhile, Chan-hee watched her with disinterest as she began eating.
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Moments later, the video began playing on the screen. As Joo-ah sipped her drink and glanced up, her expression froze.
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The featured Hunter, hailed for their extraordinary accomplishments in front of the crowd, was none other than Kwon Eun-young—her former self.
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