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Side Story – They Lived Happily Ever After

Ji-hoon sat in a café with the man who introduced himself as Kim Yu-jin.

Beside them, the small-framed girls were still glaring with intensity.

In some ways, they looked cute, almost adorable.

But one mustn’t be deceived.

Eve, in her current state, was no ordinary force capable of taking down monsters.

Even a decent hunter would likely find it hard to match up against Eve.

‘That blonde girl just brushed off Eve’s attack in one go.’

Yu-jin was impressive too, but it was clear that this one was no ordinary talent.

Despite her small stature, she didn’t seem to look younger than her age.

Contrary to the impression of being a mere child, there was a hint of the alluring aura typical of adult women.

Well, unfortunately, her figure was rather lacking.

The blonde girl’s name was Lime.

It was likely that she wasn’t an ordinary person either.

“…….You’re not human, are you?”

Eve said, staring intently at Lime.

“Are you a disguised monster? It’s impressive that a woman of your caliber can blend in among humans.”

At that remark, Lime showed no reaction whatsoever.

She simply sipped her coffee, one eye slightly squinted.

Instead, Jihoon was the one to intervene on Eve’s behalf.

“Eve, that’s rude.”

“But that woman… no matter how I look at her, she doesn’t seem human at all.”

At those words, Yujin, who was nearby, nodded vigorously in agreement.

“Oh, right. Lime is a slime. You know, that liquid monster that often appears in games.”

Even Jihoon, who was usually unfazed, couldn’t help but blink at that.

No matter how fantastical the world was, could such a thing really exist?

‘Her hat does look like something a slime character would wear.’

He had thought it was quite a unique design.

Could that really be her true form?

“That’s not it, human. This is just my fashion.”

Lime said, looking at Jihoon.

Feeling a bit flustered, Jihoon scratched his head.

“Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to pry.”

“Hmm~ You’re not bothered at all by a slime monster standing right in front of you, with such a beautiful girl’s smile?”

“I’ve been through a lot of different things. And if it’s eye candy, there’s plenty of that around.”

There are knights from other worlds.

Girls who ride bikes in strange ways.

And even a saintess born with succubus traits.

A slime that can transform into a human? That could be possible.

If he were to be surprised by such things now, he wouldn’t live to see another day.

“Hmm~ It seems you’ve walked quite a peculiar path yourself.”

“See? I have a keen eye for people.”

Yujin puffed out her chest proudly.

Eve looked at Yujin, bewildered.

“So why did you suddenly throw a punch?”

“Ah, it’s because I want to scout Ji-hoon.”

“Scout?”

“Even if I look like this, I run a guild, you know.”

Ji-hoon’s eyes widened in surprise.

He had thought this person was quite extraordinary, but he never imagined they would be the leader of a guild.

Of course, not all guilds are impressive.

Among them, there are many small guilds operating on a modest scale.

“What kind of guild is it?”

“It’s called Heukcheon. Have you heard of it?”

“It’s one of the top five guilds in Korea, right?”

Heukcheon is so famous that there’s hardly anyone who doesn’t know the name.

Of course, it was a name that didn’t exist before Ji-hoon used Pandora’s Box.

But in the current world, Heukcheon is quite a notorious mafia organization.

Ordinary people would tremble just seeing the lower ranks of the organization.

I’ve heard they wield considerable power not just through force, but also economically and politically.

However, after the boss of the organization changed and they began to get involved in guild affairs, they established themselves as a top-tier guild.

Perhaps because of that, their public perception has improved recently.

They claim to only hunt monsters and not engage in any wrongdoing.

After all, when a bad guy does something good, it tends to stand out more.

There’s a sense of them being a kind of dark hero.

Anyway, being the leader of such a place means—

“So, does that make you the boss of Heukcheon?”

“Well, that’s how it is.”

Suddenly, he found himself face to face with a mafia boss.

If the world hadn’t faced destruction, he would have been quite flustered.

“So, was that about scouting earlier?”

“Hmm, yes. Actually, Heukcheon is also looking for talent. We’ve had several fights, and with a few key members retiring, our strength has diminished a bit.”

Yujin said this with a bittersweet smile.

“So, while searching for talent, you caught my eye. I could see right away that you have skill.”

Ji-hoon’s abilities are objectively quite good, even by his own standards.

Even when he wasn’t using his major, magic.

“In a way, you could consider a baseball bat as a major too.”

Anyway, the fact that Yujin recognized Jihoon at a glance was proof that she had some considerable skill.

“Do you happen to belong to a guild?”

“I’m currently a free agent.”

“Then how about Heukcheon? I can promise you decent treatment.”

Jihoon hesitated slightly as he looked at the business card handed to him.

He was contemplating whether to join a guild or not.

A scouting offer had come from such a large guild.

If the guild master personally chose him, he wouldn’t be receiving bad treatment.

However, the problem was that he wasn’t interested in that yet.

“I’m sorry. I want to focus on other things for the time being.”

Lime tilted her head slightly.

“You’re turning down a scout from a place like this? I can’t claim to be well-versed in the human world, but is that really okay?”

“It’s fine. I can join any guild I want whenever I choose.”

It was a confident answer, one that could only come from someone who was sure of their own worth.

Lime’s expression showed a hint of intrigue.

“Interesting. I thought this fool might have stumbled again, but with you, I think it could really work out.”

“When did I ever stumble?”

“If I had to explain that in detail, it would just be a pain.”

Lime shrugged lightly.

It felt like their relationship was gradually becoming clearer.

After chatting for a while, Yujin stood up.

“Well, I guess there’s nothing to be done. But if you change your mind, feel free to contact me anytime. Skilled individuals are always welcome.”

“Thank you for the offer.”

Once she confirmed that the two had disappeared, Eve went back to sipping her lemonade.

“That was a peculiar encounter.”

“Indeed. I wasn’t the only one wandering around with that fascinating little one.”

“I’m not sadistic like that woman.”

“How do you know she’s a sadist if you’ve just met her?”

What made Eve learn such words, I wonder?

I’m worried; it seems like she’s becoming more and more influenced by human culture.

“Oh, they’re here.”

Jihoon stood up as he spotted something.

There were Yuri, Hyena, and Eunbyeol walking towards them.

“…I know it’s not my place to say, but seeing the three of them together really feels impressive.”

“Don’t they look like models? They could totally do a photoshoot.”

Needless to say, the beauty of the trio was strikingly stunning.

On top of that, Yuri and Hyena, still students, had grown even more, now exuding a uniquely feminine charm.

Their words were not exaggerated at all; the sight of the three walking together surpassed that of most celebrities.

Even the men passing by, and the women too, couldn’t help but glance their way.

The three of them approached Jihoon directly.

Hyena was the first to smile and greet him.

“Did you wait long?”

“I did wait, but it wasn’t too boring.”

Eunbyeol burst into a giggle at Jihoon’s response.

“In that case, you should say you didn’t wait much at all.”

Yuri, who had been silently observing the surroundings, tilted her head.

“Was someone here?”

“Why do you ask?”

“I felt a strange energy. If it’s lingering this distinctly, it must mean someone quite skilled was here.”

“…You can tell that?”

“It’s the intuition of an experienced person.”

Yuri puffed out her chest proudly.

Seeing her confident expression made me smile.

“By the way, what happened with the guild matter? Are you coming to our guild?”

“Oh, that?”

Yuri had been trying to persuade Jihoon to join her guild for a while now.

She seemed quite eager to work with him.

If it’s about skill, Yuri wouldn’t be outdone by anyone.

Perhaps he has that much influence in the guild.

Ji-hoon pondered for a moment before speaking.

“There’s been a scouting offer from Heukcheon. Is it possible to negotiate the terms?”

“What? What do you mean all of a sudden?”

Yuri frowned and pressed him for answers.

Hye-na reacted similarly, her eyes narrowing.

“I’m hearing this for the first time too. You’re not seriously thinking of just up and leaving for somewhere else now, are you?”

As the two women glared at him fiercely, Ji-hoon wore a troubled expression.

“Let’s just drop it and go. It’s getting late.”

“Right~ I’m hungry.”

In contrast, Eun-byeol and Eve, who were a bit distant from the situation, seemed indifferent.

As Ji-hoon and Yuri continued their back-and-forth, the tension lingered.

“If you go somewhere else, I’ll consider you a traitor. You really wouldn’t give up swordsmanship for that, would you? That would make you a true traitor!”

“Well, I’ll think about it.”

“You really…!”

The others burst into laughter at their exchange.

Friends who had shared life and death during the apocalypse, and who continued their bond in this changed world.

What Ji-hoon gained as a result of their long struggle.

He walked down the peaceful street alongside those friends.

The comments from a world that wouldn’t perish were no longer visible.