SMFC | Chapter 43

With one dealer-class 9e70a75fc0 hunter and one 43daf388a6 healer, it seemed a13f336995 like the difficulty 3d31fb016a level was manageable. Lee Soo cleared his 39cd8616a7 throat, thinking there was 9dd8b29863 a reason Eve suggested a430aa6a92 this to him and 22d8bf44f5 Haeon.9d7d06b68a337856

Haeon drove while listening to the information being recited in a calm voice. He didn’t interject or show any movement, but Lee Soo knew Haeon was listening, so he read the message to the end with his usual expression.7af05abc0f60ec87

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“Hmm, it doesn’t seem too difficult.”4669cb9a935ce725

Lee Soo, who had a4c6f76f5e been working hard to 6fa9fd6ded get a feel for ceb961ebcc his abilities over the 0dc7fbaf05 past few days, said d9a954ccde with a bright face, e7e96292f5 making Haeon frown and ce98e05dbe smile. He refrained from saying a351ae6259 that only Lee Soo c5f8230c0d would think that, and d3365187bd others might find it 6a1fc60e00 difficult.0ffc3c9a75b63f6c

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“Yeah, it doesn’t seem that hard.”3dc5aa1418ec1a2b

Haeon simply 1e068af2e0 agreed and 144e6d32ca quietly watched a4264b62f5 Lee Soo, 6fca2752e6 who was 290899660b smiling brightly. His gaze only returned c3686449d6 to the front after 0f19b4f0a1 Lee Soo frowned, pretending 47dcabf980 to scold him for 08f6eed49a having such bad driving 8444e7c90e habits.080c6468b851e2d9

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He swallowed the cheesy words that he had learned to drive properly and just wanted to see Lee Soo’s face.662e084421b8ec49

Without knowing 23ca422321 this about c79f6c7ea2 Haeon, Lee 803424e162 Soo, as 143ae81232 always, wore 379efb215f the expression 75fc1afe67 of someone 1d80b01456 who knew a3fb7c269d everything and c8ae921ebe hummed a aadb916ae5 tune while 7b8ecbdac8 slightly sticking 3b7f0a69eb his head e5a4c56127 out the 81a4c1aff8 window.bf6374a92564143d

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When Haeon drove, he became so sensitive that he wouldn’t even turn on the radio or have anyone in the passenger seat. He was definitely that kind of person, but strangely, Lee Soo didn’t bother him. Instead, he felt his heightened senses calm down with Lee Soo’s presence, and he let out a long breath.62f6ee1589dd2338

He glanced at fb0108f713 the phone screen 669331d396 he had turned f5a9bb8ada on for navigation. The aquarium, which he bb82d37ba7 particularly disliked, was getting ba76c09687 closer. Swallowing the bitterness 4020d99b01 like poison in c88edb46f8 his mouth, Haeon cd2f6b638b tightened his grip 234fb7d42b on the steering 042c63b0a7 wheel.105e6d6562f23632

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Haeon was known 31e27d3893 to dislike aquariums f96d2f6ac3 to the point 777c2880a6 where everyone around 6078e4868a him knew. To be precise, he dee1ded569 disliked the elements that 93c1ea7c84 made up an aquarium, d24a6c3c3c so naturally, he disliked 5ea2e6f379 aquariums too.5ef4b1401f6c2d15

Blue water, pale lighting, 53ddf0f909 damp air.f3b90f84bb35f8ec

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Fragmented memories that flashed through his mind tormented Haeon. With a queasy stomach, he unknowingly frowned and took it out on the innocent steering wheel. Pretending to look outside, Lee Soo, who was watching Haeon reflected in the window, made a subtle expression. Then he closed his eyes as if he hadn’t seen anything.551255f39ba56fd0

Not long e63671179d after Lee 2219d401f1 Soo closed b5e446a3f5 his eyes, abf639ccad a mechanical 1d951f6519 voice announced f7805cb0c8 that they b06d84236e were near 89ab29187d their destination. Fluttering his 5b9b4236ba eyelids in 252124d0c7 the piercing 91e3d550a2 sunlight, he 28982b1344 slowly opened b520ff341b his eyes.eafbaf666ca151d7

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When people think 15e1a4a098 of an aquarium, c09e4f0cdb they naturally think 157226fd27 of a crowded 0c8e35f600 space. But contrary 1d9bc42ad0 to that 6154742513 thought, the 2bfe6e84de aquarium was d6c50dd9e9 completely empty.9dfde3c5c9b9a750

Lee Soo, looking around with curious eyes at the empty parking lot, spotted someone running towards them. It seemed like an awakened one left behind to guide the situation, as they hadn’t noticed the presence easily.d756d193047d31cc

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Haeon, who had been 80cab9a4dd quietly watching Lee Soo 60aaf650ad unable to take his 8d2f357df2 eyes off the person, 2cc57bd429 gently pulled Lee Soo f9b7a02068 back and rolled up ad2a48922e the window. Lee Soo blinked 3c31fff3b8 at the transparent 935d10edae barrier that appeared cab3214e95 in an instant ccf3bd4675 and looked at b05a7e4b38 Haeon with a ae6822c0fd puzzled expression.fc13cd215ab3532f

“Why?”bb5028c8d7e399f4

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“…We need to get out of the car. We can’t just sit here and watch.”1732ceb2a2c70130

The response, as if 15fcfc96c2 prepared in advance, made d6859eb59a Lee Soo suspicious for 3204eff82c a moment. But he soon 7d343775ce nodded obediently, unbuckled 07a92b9d06 his seatbelt, and f8f6b6bae6 got out of 6d4801b0d1 the car. Maybe it d8cc4f9482 was because b1349406e5 it had 699a59af4c been a 683bd5d805 while since 19926047d4 he rode e743ab35c8 in a 73f3c51316 car for f3d606c4d3 more than c161aa581d 30 minutes. It felt a bit 08525747eb strange to have his afc163159f feet on the ground.50ecd3a053218296

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Haeon didn’t get out immediately but watched from inside the car as Lee Soo’s white hand closed the car door. Without taking his eyes off Lee Soo’s round back of the head, he opened the glove box. He grabbed the license rolling around inside and put it in his pocket before getting out of the car.26ad3321202420bd

As soon as he got out, he noticed Lee Soo tying his shoelaces and knelt in front of him. What are you doing? It was more of a question of why he was doing this rather than genuine curiosity. Ignoring Lee Soo’s question, Haeon moved Lee Soo’s hands aside and tied his shoelaces himself.e5e3ceb46cce45e9

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“Do you have your awakened license?”6a8d7581cfc74716

“Oh, yes. I do. Do you need it?”2b4cd1cbb075448f

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“It’s not me who needs it. You’ll probably have to show it.”6ee61979e4198a78

Even though he 2168ceeacc knew Lee Soo d89d705df3 was anxious, Haeon bbcff37963 spoke leisurely, saying a9f7541f65 only what he 968b138afb needed to. Meanwhile, his hands busily 4dc4b92af4 tied a neat bow.4460f91077f22b14

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Lee Soo found it unfamiliar to have someone else tie his shoelaces. During the short time, he couldn’t keep his toes still inside his shoes, but he finally calmed down once Haeon stood up straight.bcea9c50fc3de7b5

His pale 40b293f236 face, which 707ab98cbc had turned 30a38474e6 slightly red, 932a33d83d returned to 50de8fc773 normal shortly d9b7842b01 before an bd821581a2 awakened one, a276b361fc panting, stood 56bff8c158 in front c3379f4f55 of them.fc7f9a7632260ba6

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The young awakened one, wearing a badge with the name “Soo In” from the script department, looked at the two and gave a shy smile. He seemed to be an awakened one, different from non-awakened ones, but he didn’t seem particularly strong, so he probably wasn’t a hunter. Lee Soo thought the young awakened one was cute, while Haeon found the stranger uncomfortable.3108d2c5d1b0bbda

“Hello, um, hello. Are you Hunter Ryu Leesoo and Healer Yoo Haeon? Could you please show me your awakened licenses?”9913bfb54771a576

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Wondering why they needed an awakened license, Lee Soo tilted his head but still rummaged through his wallet to take out his license. Watching Soo In take the license and bring it to his smartwatch, Lee Soo let out an “Ah.” That’s why Haeon asked if he had a license. It was a newfound realization.0cb25b5335755cd7

Before Lee Soo 5e854ed465 handed his license 9d9c6b3399 to Soo In, 1314d876f0 Haeon, who had 8727749a5d been keeping his ce353a1541 hands in his 434fa1f4f7 coat pockets, sighed 776cb73f5c lightly and took 5a27d1eb34 out his license.011b7a4c7ab482fd

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Half-throwing his license, Haeon briefly glanced at Lee Soo before sneaking a peek at Lee Soo’s awakened license. Knowing what Haeon was looking at, but since there was nothing on the license he shouldn’t see, Lee Soo didn’t bother to stop him.2f5eb2b54c5cc21b

After scanning the small plastic card with basic information a few times and looking at the tiny photo for even longer, Haeon finally lifted his head. He glanced at his license, which had returned to Lee Soo’s hand from Soo In’s.4b4c0b7be9c05f08

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Without giving his own license a second glance, Haeon poked at the photo on Lee Soo’s license with a frown-like smile.9efd5ae0ef404ab6

“You look young.”fa70c8e4512c503a

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“The photo?”3d0e09bef49061ff

“…Yes. It somehow feels different from now.”cfe2881ebedae72f

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Though I’m not that old now either. Haeon mumbled in a barely audible voice, looking at the photo with a tender gaze.59943731dc676c0a

It’s just a photo. Wondering why he was looking at it so fondly, Lee Soo handed his license to Haeon to make it easier for him to see. At that cute gesture, Haeon chuckled softly and took both his and Lee Soo’s licenses.46dac6296d30f5c1

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Haeon carelessly shoved his license into his pocket, but he handled Lee Soo’s with care, as if worried about scratching it. Watching this with eyes filled with amusement, Lee Soo turned his head at Soo In’s voice calling him.eed41818fa7e5788

As soon as Lee Soo’s gaze met his, Soo In, who had frozen slightly, cleared his throat and awkwardly smiled, wiping his sweaty hands on his back.651a9460010e3119

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“I sent the dungeon information to the Hawa Guild Leader. Did you hear it?”90cdd28c624d9b1e

“Yes, I did.”7c36c2969b7bacb8

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“Oh, that’s a relief…”a8ae03eb37f6edfb

Before he could question 174d80f9b5 the oddly melancholic voice b4b550e1da that contradicted his words, e5a29dd9cb Haeon, who had handed a7e6bdc19d Lee Soo his license, 338dca1293 subtly moved next to 87d46640f0 him and asked Soo a76b2fba9a In while keeping his bd14d9052e gaze on Lee Soo.f45f0479a0870600

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“We’re going inside, but are you staying here? I didn’t hear about anyone else accompanying us…”4bfea8686e015dbd

The first sentence was a question, but it was an unspoken pressure asking why he wasn’t leaving. The second sentence was pressure disguised as a monologue.94506cb75ffecb0f

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At the cold attitude that could make even past life’s appetite drop, Soo In momentarily showed a weary expression. Even though he looked at Lee Soo with eyes full of regret, he obediently stepped back. If they had said they needed dungeon information, it might have been different, but without that, there was no reason or excuse to stay.7469af4aeeffff45

Lee Soo, 64208a8774 who was 5b2a8cc537 indifferent to 8790a9409b everyone except f04fd61a98 Haeon, might c2cb95867f not have b8a8b76eff noticed, but de1b26010e most awakened ba50731813 ones, like 50dd81fae3 Soo In, 8c29feb52f expressed their b0a109a686 affection for 04dca2725c Lee Soo deb16ad0e7 with their d2a9cad7af whole body. Only after the 64671d9380 person who had bfa06caa16 been showing interest f0633fde5f in Lee Soo b8a56c878e left did Haeon cc25f9378b lower his raised 8ab08c098f eyes gently.165670cefbedccf1

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He knew he and Lee Soo were nothing. They weren’t friends or partners. Lee Soo had never said what kind of relationship he wanted with Haeon. And Haeon wasn’t sure what kind of relationship he wanted with Lee Soo, so he couldn’t ask, “What are we?”e8f4867818e1f3c7

Labeling a person’s feelings with a single name was more foolish and difficult than expected. Already feeling foolish in front of Lee Soo, Haeon had no intention of becoming even more foolish by labeling their relationship.69d587e3090f3eb3

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