46. black market (1)

[You have cleared the quest. ]

This is a message that popped up during a walk.

I cleared it, so of course I got a reward.

[The character ‘Dohanna’ trusts you. ]

[Obtain the ‘unique skill option’. ]

Unique skill options were first put in the inventory.

[Renews the quest. ]

Then I checked for updates.

[The darkness is no longer black. ]

That was the end.

It didn’t tell me what to do in detail, but I was able to understand it enough.

This is saying to save Dohanna too.

I opened the main quest window just in case, and the part that said ‘Excluding darkness’ had been deleted.

Well, it was complicated in many ways.

“… … .”

Of course, it was complicated and sleeping, and I had no choice.

So he gave me the ring.

however.

“yes?”

Dohanna made a puzzled expression.

why did you want to go there

However, it wasn’t long before I realized that my actions were very misleading.

I immediately prepared an excuse.

“Hey, it’s been a day since we met, but this is…”

However, it was Dohanna who spoke first.

“It’s not like that.”

I stopped talking before Dohanna continued.

I’m fed up with weird misunderstandings.

“… that’s for self-defence.”

“yes?”

“Once you wear it, it will help you in case of danger, right? I’m giving it to you because you seem uneasy, so don’t misunderstand.”

“ah······.”

Dohanna blushed.

Are you ashamed of the misunderstanding you just made?

“You don’t have to wear it if you don’t like it.”

“no! I like it very much. thank you.”

[ Bond – Basic option: You can see the status of the target wearing the ring. ]

[ Bond – Special Option: Teleports to the place where the target wearing the ring is located. ]

This ring is an artifact.

A silver ring named ‘Destiny’.

It’s a pretty shabby option compared to other artifacts, but…

If things in the future go as I thought, this ability is essential.

and.

[This artifact can be summoned jointly. ]

Apart from what I need, is it true that the options for fate are poor?

As much as fate, it could be summoned like other artifacts.

“Ummm…”

Dohanna pondered a little, then put the ring on her right index finger.

“Oh, does it suit you?”

It’s for self-defense, but I wondered if that was important.

“suited.”

Still, he said so.

Dohanna smiled, as if she liked it.

“then······.”

I pulled out another ring that looked just like it.

These artifacts are ‘a pair’, not ‘one’.

Of course there is something left.

It’s just been put in my hand.

“…”

Dohanna stared at the ring on my hand.

Then compare it to your own.

“It looks like a coupling!”

“…don’t talk nonsense.”

What is coupling?

Thinking about it was very gross.

Still, I couldn’t help it.

In order to use the artifact’s options, it is essential that I wear it.

······Let’s try it out while thinking of it.

I looked into Dohanna as a basic option for ties.

[ Dohanna – Condition: Good ]

Is it like this?

The quest clear message just popped up, so it must be safe now.

“…”

Dohanna is smiling lightly.

Unfortunately, it’s time to say goodbye.

Bubbly.

Actually, a footstep had been following me from earlier.

There’s a high probability it’s a Just-side villain.

I called Dohanna.

“hey.”

“yes?”

Some people break down very easily.

Like today’s Dohanna.

But there is one thing that makes such people endure.

The driving force of ‘hope’.

That’s better than expected.

“It will be scary and difficult right now. It might be hard to bear.”

Dohanna made an expression that she did not understand.

ride it!!

The sound of walking footsteps had changed to the sound of running.

There was not enough time to explain.

“Still endure.”

Hoping that Dohanna could hold on, she spat out the last word.

“I will definitely go find you.”

Lee Hye-seong, who passed me at high speed, grabbed Do Hanna.

Immediately, Joo Hyun-ah’s gate opened behind him.

Did he pass out while snatching it?

Dohanna’s body sags.

Hyesung Lee said in a low voice.

“······It’s just you, bad luck.”

“Is that a compliment?”

I smiled leisurely and replied.

“Let the kid go. No matter how frustrating it is, I will escape.”

“Shut up.”

“You seem to be under a lot of stress, but don’t force yourself to search for memories.”

“I told you to shut up.”

Hyesung Lee continued to speak sharply.

You can’t erase the boundary.

Shall we play a little more?

“What if you don’t shut up?”

[Use the skill, ‘Intimidation’. ]

“What are you going to do?”

I used the skill with a cold expression on my face.

A sign of readiness to fight at any moment.

However, Hyeseong Lee would not be able to attack.

Judging by the appearance, it seems that they didn’t have enough power to come out in a hurry.

It’s not like I’m an idiot to fight in that state.

And, above all.

You probably still haven’t forgotten me on that day when I overpowered Dohanna.

“… … sh*t.”

Lee Hye-seong muttered indignantly.

I just laughed out loud.

i don’t want to fight

Of course.

Even after clearing the quest, the only thing to gain from fighting is loss.

why would i fight?

I feel sorry for Dohanna, but it was right to stay still for now, even for complete liberation.

“…”

Lee Hye-seong went inside the gate without replying.

“See you next.”

I waved my hand at her back.

······If you see it next time, it will be a pretty interesting sight that day.

certainly.

***

After an exceptionally long Sunday, it’s Monday again.

The school day has arrived.

I put on my school uniform and put on my school uniform.

It felt like wearing it for a very long time.

So let’s go to school

“Hey…”

The school, which had completely collapsed, had become a completely new building as if it had been properly restored.

Apart from it, and.

As much as the incident was an incident, the school was quite messy from the school gate.

It’s just that the atmosphere wasn’t very good.

Even, it seemed that there were quite a few students who were dissatisfied with leaving school itself.

however.

“It’s Yoohyeon!”

Our class was a little different.

The classmates surrounding Nari Seo.

As soon as I enter the classroom, the eyes are focused on me.

It was a familiar situation.

Maybe it was like this when I caught Titan.

“Sorry, I’m a bit tired.”

If there’s one thing that’s different…

“Ah, yes! Sorry.”

The fact that you listen to me very well compared to last time?

“thank you.”

“no. We are more grateful…!”

Like a miracle of Moses, I walked among the separated children and sat down in my seat.

however······.

“…”

He didn’t talk, but his eyes were still focused.

“Guys. I am uncomfortable.”

At that moment, the gaze was withdrawn, but even so, the glancing gaze could not be stopped.

This time, it feels like the aggro was particularly strongly attracted.

“……Is that so?”

Unlike before, this time I directly watched my performance.

Even in a pretty dramatic situation.

“By the way, that thing on Yoohyeon’s neck… … Wouldn’t it be?”

… … It seems that there is not necessarily one reason for the gaze.

anyway.

It didn’t bother me too much, and I decided to just leave it at that.

Just like that, in the slow-flowing time.

1st class has started.

“In a situation like this, put the villain first…”

The class went on as usual, but it was subtly different from that ‘usual’.

I wonder if it felt like the teachers were trying ‘as usual’.

Because of that, the students seemed to be more anxious.

Of course I wasn’t.

Because I heard various news about the academy security from the president of the association.

What I roughly remember is the addition of additional personnel and the level A level on standby.

If you pay more attention to security, the same situation won’t happen anymore.

Then the 4th period was over, and it was lunch time.

“Should I leave early?”

I mumbled looking at the clock.

Actually, I didn’t want to go to school today.

Because I had more important things to do than class.

“Okay, let’s cut it.”

I jumped up and went straight to the teachers’ room.

Thanks to the homeroom teacher who goes to the cafeteria late every time, I was able to safely leave early today.

As soon as I left school, I called someone.

“hello?”

The target of the call is Yoo Seo-hyun.

Of course, Seohyun Yoo answered the phone.

“hello. This is Lee Yoo-hyun.”

However, it is not Yoo Seo-hyun that I have business with.

“Yes, you are next to Yujin Choi, right? I would like you to change it.”

Let me say that, after a moment of silence.

─······What is it?

Yoojin Choi answered the phone.

“No, well, it’s nothing different.”

Choi Yu-jin’s ‘help.’

That’s what I’m going to use today.

.

.

.

“······ So, where are you going?”

“The black market.”

Choi Yujin’s face twisted.

A reaction that seemed absurd.

“You know that’s illegal, right?”

“yes. And the president of the association gave permission.”

“… what the hell is that old man thinking?”

Even though Choi Yu-jin was dissatisfied, he quietly followed him.

Even if you don’t like it, you’re the type to keep your promises.

Seeing that, he seemed like a good person.

“… … I thought you were going to do something dirty. Are you surprised?”

It’s true that it’s a little short, but that’s it.

I continued walking, ignoring Choi Yujin’s words.

A ruin that arrived soon.

“Here.”

“Here?”

“yes.”

I entered the ruins without hesitation.

Even during the day, it is dark inside, not even sunlight.

In the darkness, I lifted the invitation I received from the president of the Association above my head.

OK.

“Confirmed.”

Along with a man’s voice, it warps to another space.

“What, what?”

When I came to my senses, they were both sitting in some chair.

Choi Yujin let out a panicked voice.

On the other hand, I was calm.

I already knew, so it was natural.

“What is it? It’s a superior level of ability.”

The man just now is a black market manpower, and he can teleport the target he wants without needing a mark.

There is a cooldown and there is a limit on the number of people, but it is more useful than Choi Yujin’s ability.

“······it’s annoying.”

Choi Yujin pursed her lips.

I ignored it and looked around.

This was an auction house.

A podium located in the front, in a dark room.

Many chairs stretched out in front of him.

There were very few empty seats.

“We are in the back seat.”

Upon closer examination, a sign with the number 32 on it was tucked into the side of the chair.

“So, why did you bring me here?”

“I wanted to buy you something.”

A light was turned on in the dark room, and it brightened a little.

This means that the auction begins.

I took a pair of sunglasses out of my pocket.

“You’re famous, so wear this.”

“Does this cover your face?”

“Don’t hate it.”

“······But what are you going to live for?”

Choi Yu-jin, who was wearing sunglasses before she knew it, asked.

At that question, I grinned.

“Someone has some things to buy, and I want to steal them.”

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