Mongyeon suddenly grabbed a bucket of water he had set aside and poured it over his head.

Meanwhile, the footsteps got closer.

“Welcome!”

Bomi, sensing the guests, emerged from the tent.

“What’s this? A real campsite?”

“Yes! Spring Camping offers special buffs! We just got some fresh fish, so we can have grilled fish for dinner. Will you use our service?”

“Buffs? What kind of buffs?”

“Today, we have mana recovery speed +10%, movement speed +10%, and attack power +5%. Tent 1 increases health recovery by 10% per hour, and Tent 2 boosts stamina recovery by 10% per hour. Plus, with the campsite quests, you can enjoy various buffs!”

“Eh? What? Wow. Why so many buffs?”

“What’s a campsite quest? I’ve never received one before.”

“I don’t know. Let’s rest a bit and then go. It’s not a big deal if we’re a day or two late.”

The Hwarang guild members marveled and buzzed with excitement over the plethora of buffs.

“Let’s do it. Camping in a dungeon, hilarious.”

“Sure. Seokhyun went to find Mongyeon, so it should be fine. Let’s stay here for a day and then leave.”

Eavesdropping, Seokhyun’s face turned pale.

The worst-case scenario unfolded. Not only had the guild members come to the campsite, but they also planned to stay overnight.

And then.

“Are you friends of Hunter Ji Seokhyun? He’s also at our campsite. He even caught these fish.”

No, owner…!

“If you’re friends of Hunter Ji Seokhyun, I’ll take extra good care of you.”

No, please stop…!

“Hunter Ji Seokhyun is over there in the hammock. I’ll go set up tents for the rest of the guests. You’re all staying, right?”

“Yes!”

“What? Ji Seokhyun said he was going to find Mongyeon, but he’s been hanging out here. Ji Seokhyun!”

Seokhyun felt cornered, about to be caught. As he hurriedly tried to leave the hammock, Mongyeon, hidden in the bushes, issued a mission.

“[‘Mongyeon(S)’ says he’ll stay hidden for now.]”
“[‘Mongyeon(S)’ instructs to tell Bomi that the summon disappeared after its time limit expired.]”

“How would she believe that! What will you say when the kids ask where you are!”

Seokhyun whispered, furrowing his brow, but Mongyeon didn’t offer a proper plan and just ran off into the distance.

Caught in a bind, Seokhyun closed his eyes as the footsteps got closer.

“Seokhyun, wake up. We’re here. Seokhyun.”

“Uh, what brings you guys here?”

Seokhyun feigned just having woken up.

“You should share such a nice place with us. You are witnessing the reality of Hwarang’s vice guild leader.”

Immediately upon opening his eyes, Seokhyun was confronted with a black lens. Majinwoo, a Hwarang executive holding a camcorder, had a playful expression.

“I just found this place by chance.”

“Where’s our doggie? Did you find him and just laze around here?”

“Huh? Uh… He left the dungeon first. And don’t film here.”

“Why?”

Jinwoo operated a personal YouTube channel, and his posts helped Hwarang, so filming was allowed during missions.

“Because it’s a secret place. I was just about to leave. Let’s go quickly if the mission is over.”

If the video of this campsite gets out, it’s predictable that many guilds would come to recruit the owner. That situation had to be prevented.

“Are you leaving, Hunter Ji Seokhyun?”

Trying to hastily wrap things up, Bomi approached Seokhyun from where she was setting up tents.

“I was going to eat the fish you caught tonight… I already prepped it…”

“Wow!”

The guild members exchanged glances and inserted curious remarks. Jinwoo sneakily raised the camcorder again.

“No, Miss Owner, I have to… I’ll come back another time…”

“Come on, that can’t be.”

As Seokhyun tried to leave, one of the guild members grabbed his shoulder roughly.

“Miss Owner, we’ll boost your sales a lot. We’ll empty your campsite’s storehouse today. Bring everything you have for sale.”

“Yeah, take care of our Seokhyun, please. We should have realized when we saw him alone here. We were oblivious.”

“Hey, are you insane? What are you talking about? That’s not it. I was trying to scout—”

“Don’t be shy. I’ll push it forward for you. Miss Owner, I have a lot of subscribers, right? I’ll do great promotion for you.”

“Wow, I’m excited! It’s a feast!”

“Wow!!”

The mood shifted strangely. The guild members, with a disturbing playfulness on their faces, began to unpack excitedly.

Seokhyun felt a burning sensation on the back of his neck. It seemed like Mongyeon’s fury was radiating from behind the bushes.

“Miss Owner, I’m sorry. My friends are mischievous and have been rude. I’ll take responsibility and apologize. I’m sorry.”

Seokhyun was also worried that Bomi might be offended by the situation. He cautiously gauged her reaction.

“Really?”

“Yes, of course. I apologize on their behalf. I’ll take them and leave right away. Sorry.”

Bomi’s face was downturned, making it hard to see.

‘Is she angry?’

As the silence stretched, Seokhyun grew more anxious.

But then.

“No, not that. Can I really bring everything from the storehouse?”

“Eh?”

Bomi’s face, now lifted, was the opposite of what he expected. Her round eyes sparkled more than usual today.

The rosy flush seemed to indicate immense excitement. It was the brightest smile he had seen since coming here.

“Then I will gladly serve you!”

Bomi ran off towards the vending machine. Soon after, thumping noises echoed throughout the campsite.

When he first heard this noise, Seokhyun thought it was an earthquake. But now he knew.

It was the sound of Bomi and Teddy holding hands and dancing with joy.

Miss Owner… Have I not sold enough for you till now?