Became a childhood friend of the middle boss (19)
The prologue of 『Brave Hearts』 begins with Tugui Seo Jeong-jin visiting an orphanage to take in students.
And at that orphanage… .
「Seo Jeong-jin」
-You have the talent of a hunter.
You will meet a strong star.
In the game, the meeting between the two is described as follows.
“I feel sorry for the children, but none of them were satisfied with their feelings. Seo Jeong-jin had no choice but to turn around on the spot.”
… (syncopation)… .
“Seo Jeong-jin suddenly stopped walking. He ignored the nursery director’s questions and turned toward the flower bed.”
“It wasn’t that there was any purpose. No, if I had to say it, it was a feeling. “I just followed what my intuition told me to do.”
… (syncopation)… .
“There is something you are looking for out there. Seo Jeong-jin was drawn to an unknown feeling that could not be expressed in words.”
“Therefore, we can say that the meeting was a simple coincidence and, in a sense, inevitable.”
An old man who looks like a bandit and is crazy about killing monsters.
A boy who lost his family in an accident, survived alone, and closed his heart.
In a world where spring flower petals are fluttering, the scene where two people meet for the first time was very impressive.
So much so that I still remember it.
「Seo Jeong-jin」
―I will make you the strongest hunter.
So Seo Jeong-jin adopts Kang Han-byeol and teaches her everything she has achieved.
From this point on, the scene passes quickly as the dead-eyed Kang Han-byeol lives with Seo Jeong-jin, undergoes training, and grows into a protagonist-like character.
So many years passed… .
「Seo Jeong-jin」
-I have nothing more to teach you than this. As for the rest, you will have no choice but to go out into the world and find out for yourself.
The year Kang Han Byeol turns 17.
Seo Jeong-jin gives the order to descend.
「Kang Han-byeol」
―I would like to express my gratitude to Master. I will do my best to not be ashamed of being Master’s disciple and to let the world know that Master was a great hunter!
The prologue ends there.
Afterwards, Kang Han-byeol heads to Academy City and enters the academy.
The game starts at that point.
On the basis of being able to grow quickly by learning all kinds of combat techniques from Seo Jeong-jin.
In addition, he has a personality that overcomes the pain of the past and shows courage that does not give in to difficulties.
* * *
‘It must be rolling around right now.’
I smiled bitterly as I recalled the game’s prologue.
I wanted to meet Kang Han-byeol and help her grow, but unfortunately, I decided to suppress that feeling.
Until the main story begins, you can leave Kang Han-byeol to Seo Jeong-jin.
‘If I meet Kang Han-byeol for no reason, it could affect the formation of Kang Han-byeol’s personality and change the story.’
This is a different case from Yeonhaneul.
Even though Yeon Ha-neul appeared as a mid-boss with a separate ending, strangely she only took up a small part in the story.
Even if Yeon Ha-neul’s story is separated, there is no significant change in the flow of the overall story.
On the other hand, special care was needed in approaching the main character, Kang Han-byeol, who is intertwined with all the stories.
At least it is better not to get involved at this time when Kang Han-byeol’s personality is changing.
That’s what I decided.
‘It’s overwhelming to take care of Haneul, and I’m too busy growing up, so how can I even pay attention to that?’
Of course, there was a reason for that.
Anyway, I was curious about Kang Han-byeol’s news, so I tried to find out by asking my father, but it seemed like I was having a hard time.
Meanwhile, the people in the dinner hall looked quite agitated.
“Matriarch, is that really true?”
“Dugui has taken on a disciple… .”
“That Tugui?”
“Which family are you from?”
When asked to name a rising powerhouse among hunters of the same generation as my grandfather, the one who was always mentioned along with the current heads of the ten families was Fighting Spirit.
People couldn’t help but be curious because it was said that the fighting spirit had taken on a disciple.
The grandfather responded to this.
“I think his name was Kang Han Byeol. “It is said that two years ago, she adopted him from an orphanage and made him her disciple.”
“The fact that he is not a child of any family means that Tugui is related to another family.”
“That guy who hates being tied down can’t do that. That may be why he adopted a child with no background. No, he may have wanted to raise a child who was not subject to anyone’s misfortune.”
“How old is the child?”
“I heard you turned twelve this year.”
“then… “Some of the kids here will end up competing with that kid from Academy City.”
“Yes, that will happen.”
“Approximately ten to fourteen years old.”
The first uncle who is considered the most likely to be the next head of the Shingeom Taoist family.
When the eldest uncle spoke as the representative, the grandfather nodded.
Then he turned his gaze to the left.
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“He told me this too. “Let’s compete to see who is stronger between his student and our family’s child.”
“… .”
“It may be a childish and obvious provocation, but that doesn’t mean you can’t not accept it. I believe that our family should be far superior to any other family. Of course, more than that damn student.” At this point, it’s impossible not to notice.
I could predict what my grandfather would say next.
“So, there are high expectations for you who will compete with that damn disciple.”
“… .”
“I hope that you will show an image worthy of the status of a divine sword Taoist.”
“yes… . I will keep this in mind, matriarch… .”
just as expected.
The grandfather smiled and asked.
Ten to fourteen years old.
The complexions of the people who would meet Kang Han Byeol in Academy City were not very good.
They responded reluctantly.
‘This situation is probably happening in other families as well.’
I also followed their answers.
But I wasn’t embarrassed.
As someone who knows the flow of the game, I knew right away that this would be the case.
Perhaps Tugui provoked him by spreading the news that he had brought in disciples not only from the Shingeom Taoist family but also from other families.
As a result, in the game, Kang Han-byeol receives attention from famous families from the moment he enters school.
‘That’s how you get involved with people from a famous family, and you often get into fights… .’
Should we say that it is the fate of the protagonist who is constantly involved in incidents and accidents?
There will be no rest for him.
Of course, I am also a member of Kanghan Byeol’s party… .
shit.
“I believe you will do well, Si-eun.”
“We will live up to your expectations.”
“And Seungwoo.”
“Yes, matriarch!”
Now that I think about it, the grandfather was originally trying to give Do Seung-woo some well-wishes.
At that time, the grandfather called him.
The guy whose name was called straightened his back and took a straight posture.
“You are the same age as Tugui’s disciple, so you will have many things to do with him. “Show me your example.”
“… four! “I will show you the lesson!”
Are you happy to be recognized by your grandfather?
Do Seung-woo answered confidently while pounding his chest.
‘If you do that, you get robbed by Kang Han-byeol and you lose your place in the family… .’
They show off without even knowing their fate.
I clicked my tongue when I saw that.
The guy got even more stubborn from there.
“There is one lesson my father taught me, matriarch!”
“so? “Would you like to hear what Beomjun taught me?”
“Yes, matriarch!”
The third uncle raises his eyebrows.
Do Seung-woo, intoxicated by his grandfather’s approval, opened his mouth.
“It is said that a lion will do his best to catch just one rabbit! As I said, I plan to stay alert and fight with all my might, no matter who my opponent is!”
“Yeah, I guess I let my guard down… .”
Phew!
“… .”
Oh my.
I stopped being bullied.
The sound of Do Seung-woo talking so confidently was both funny and absurd, so I stopped responding while drinking water.
As a result.
‘Ah, sir…’ . ‘It’s ruined.’
By the time I could barely hold back my laughter, people were staring.
Grandfather was also looking at me.
“Did something funny happen?”
“… .”
“Let’s laugh sometime.”
It wasn’t enough that I interrupted the matriarch, and I ended up laughing while the matriarch was talking.
My grandfather said he asked kindly, but if he got caught up in the atmosphere and spoke lightly, he would likely get scolded.
“You again… .”
My father sighed softly.
Then he tried to explain the situation for me, who was embarrassed.
“Matriarch, Gyeonherd drinks water… .”
“I asked Gyeonwoo.”
“… .”
“Gyunwoo, I want you to tell me.”
My father’s words didn’t work.
Grandfather was still waiting for me to speak with a kind face.
‘Er, I don’t know.’
Can not help it.
Just let it happen as it happens.
If you get scolded, you get scolded.
I decided to be honest.
“Because what Seungwoo said was funny.”
“What do you mean?”
Grandpa tilted his head.
Fortunately, he didn’t seem to get angry.
Rather, he was pressing me for an answer as if he was curious about what I said.
I decided to keep talking.
“It is said that a lion does his best to catch a rabbit, but would a large lion really try his best to fill his stomach with just one rabbit? “That’s a bit strange.”
“Tell me more.”
“No, to put it bluntly… .”
“… .”
“Isn’t the situation quite dangerous if a lion does his best to catch just one rabbit?”
“Matriarch! Dogyeonwoo is nonsense… .”
“I never asked you, Seungwoo.”
“… sorry.”
“Tell me more.”
“I think… Yes, by the time the lion tries to catch the rabbit, the lion is already done. “But it’s kind of funny that you say it so confidently.”
“… .”
“If I have offended the head of the family, I would like to apologize.”
“… .”
Even if you get scolded, say what you have to say.
I resisted my father’s dissuasion and confidently spoke to my grandfather even as others lamented.
Even after hearing my story, my grandfather showed no reaction.
That’s when I thought so.
“haha! “It’s very strange!”
“… .”
Suddenly.
Grandpa burst out laughing.
The laughter was so loud that it soon filled the dinner hall.
The family members looked at their grandfather in astonishment.
Soon the grandfather stopped laughing.
“okay… . What you say makes sense. “If a lion, the king of all beasts, tried his best to catch just one rabbit, his life would be over.”
“… .”
“Think over what you said today and see if it applies to me as well.”
“uh… You don’t need to do that… . “The matriarch has not corrected it yet.”
“Thank you for saying that. However, I find the adage valuable in constantly examining oneself and being wary of whether one has become weak.”
… I didn’t mean to say that.
The old man, who added his own words to what I said, had a very satisfied look on his face.
So, it was like saying something.
‘It seems like I’ve gained my grandfather’s favor, so I’ll just say so.’
It’s strange that I even bother explaining it.
I decided to move on.
Meanwhile, I suddenly felt eyes on me and looked at the table across from me.
“Do Gyeon-woo… .”
The third uncle and Do Seung-woo were blushing red.
Their gaze stung.
‘I shouldn’t explain it either.’
It feels good to see them break it down.
So I chewed the meat deliciously, feeling their gazes on me.
* * *
Before I knew it, it was my grandfather’s turn to ask my family what they were up to.
However, unlike other family members, my grandfather did not talk much to our family.
“Were there any problems at the Songpa-gu branch?”
“Take care of your health, daughter-in-law.”
Not only because my parents were out of sight, but because I didn’t have a topic that would attract my grandfather’s attention.
It happened every time.
My parents ended the conversation without showing any emotion despite the formality of asking about their current situation.
My mother seemed relieved that the conversation ended safely.
Finally, when my turn came.
“Now that I think about it, I haven’t told you yet. “I’m thinking about playing this evaluation match at the gate.”
Grandpa turned his gaze towards me.
He spoke as if the audience was listening.
Then the people became agitated again.
“You’re going to play it inside the gate… .”
“What are the grades?”
The age of those participating in the evaluation was set at 8 to 16 years old.
It’s an age where there are many immature aspects.
People with children of that age were expressing concern.
In that situation… .
“I’m thinking of making it yellow.”
“Yellow?”
“Matriarch, that’s a bit… .”
When the grandfather announced that he would attack the yellow gate, which was the second highest after the white and gray gates, people couldn’t help but be embarrassed.
The grandfather chuckled at this.
“It’s not like I don’t know what you’re thinking, so don’t worry too much.”
“… .”
“The evaluation match will be held at the gate targeted by the family hunters, with safety guaranteed. But that doesn’t completely guarantee safety. So, don’t leave it up to yourself to participate in this evaluation.”
“autonomy… “What?”
“instead… .”
The grandfather paused for a moment and looked at the people who were of the age to participate in the evaluation.
Among them was me.
“Among the people participating in the evaluation match, I plan to give away a piece of my family’s treasure to the one who meets my expectations.”
“… !”
I’m willing to give up my family’s treasure.
It was a fairly unconventional condition.
Everyone was quite surprised.
I felt almost the same way.
‘What’s going on? After hearing the news about Tugui, did you decide to go out hard this time?’
Maybe that’s the case.
It was highly likely that the story of Tugui taking on a disciple ignited the grandfather’s desire to compete.
It was right then.
“But, Gyeonwoo.”
“yes?”
While explaining the evaluation.
Suddenly, my grandfather called me.
Soon my eyes met my grandfather’s.
“I really want you to participate. “I want to see with my own eyes how you defeated Seungwoo and how much you have grown over the years.”
“… .”
It was filmed.
I think it was correct that it was taken.
The grandfather’s tone was soft, but there was an irresistible nuance in his words.
It was an order from the head of the family.
I had to obey that command.
“Yes, please watch.”
“Yeah, I’m looking forward to it.”
It just worked out well.
I was already working on getting the courage skill.
[The target’s level is too high.]
[The status window cannot be viewed.]
However, if you ask a grandfather who knows how to emit pressure and whose rank is so high that you cannot check it through the status window, you may be able to gain courage.
To that end, it was a golden opportunity to get my grandfather’s attention.
I couldn’t turn down that opportunity.
‘Besides, they say that if you do well, you can take home treasure from the family treasury… .’
There is no such thing as killing two birds with one stone.
I raised the corners of my mouth.
And so the dinner party ended… .
“Then let’s move places.”
The evaluation match has begun.
fantasy,
