“[This is real, it even has the seal of one of the Four Archangels, says the Lord of Chaos.]”
“[If you break the Oath of Holy Fire, that man will fall straight to hell, explains the Lord of Chaos.]”
Um, hmm…
Despite the consecutive message windows, Nari pondered for a long time and then placed the still-blank contract on the table.
Just as the Greek and Roman pantheons have ‘oaths on the River Styx,’ the Archangels have the Oath of Holy Fire.
A vow taken in the name of one’s deity. Breaking it would mean an immediate descent to hell for the transgressor, as a punishment for mocking faith.
“This, this isn’t something my Lord of Chaos easily approves. But it came with a seal. Please believe me! I’m really sincere!”
Kang I-hyun pleaded with clasped hands and tearful eyes, looking at Nari. Moved by the sight of the handsome man crying, Nari flinched for a moment.
‘Maybe this is really okay…’
Nari, still contemplating, received another indirect message from the Lord of Chaos.
And Nari felt the gaze of the Lord of Chaos. Unlike other Lords, a very distant, really far-off entity, but Nari could feel it.
[I’m here because of you, the Lord of Chaos looks down at you.]Playful and occasionally mischievous, but always watching her back. After much deliberation, Nari glanced at Kang I-hyun and said,
“…I’m the boss, okay?”
“Doesn’t matter. So your condition is not to disclose Lude’s identity, right?”
Nari nodded. Kang I-hyun wrote the terms on the contract with a golden pen. Nari stared at him as he wrote.
Blonde hair, eyes like lakes, broad shoulders, kind eyes, and a handsome face. Even his personality was good. He was chosen as the sole incarnation of one of the Four Archangels, after all.
‘I feel a bit sorry…’
Kang I-hyun had endured all her verbal abuse and attempted murder and even offered the Oath of Holy Fire first. It seemed like a halo was shining behind him.
‘Really, like a church oppa… Maybe he deserves to be our store manager’s favorite…’
[Get a grip, laughs the Lord of Chaos.]“Ah, but… I have a suggestion too. Is that okay?”
“What is it? Tell me.”
Normally, Nari would say NO. Never. No matter what the condition, never. Only what I say goes. But she wasn’t so heartless as to continue treating a genuinely good person badly.
Knowing she was at fault, Nari looked at Kang I-hyun more docilely. He hesitated a bit before finally speaking up.
“If I keep your secret… then in return…”
He closed his eyes tightly. Almost like a comic book hero confessing to his first love.
“Please join our guild, the Holy Temple!”
“Rejected, absolutely not.”
Kang I-hyun’s eyebrows furrowed.
Just a regular hunter trying to get her into his guild, no different from others!
Nari’s expression hardened rapidly. She had seen enough.
“No, I hate the Holy Temple. Do you know how much I despise them?”
“Why… why do you hate it?! Our guild is great! Good work-life balance, high pay! Plus, they don’t interfere in personal lives, the guild leader is nice, and… there’s pride…”
“Anyway, no. I really hate the Holy Temple. So I guess I should just kill you after all.”
Nari again took out the black half-scissors from her inventory. It seemed there was no other way. Kang I-hyun played his last card.
“You, you’re out of money!”
Touched, Nari stopped and looked at Kang I-hyun. A hit on the mark.
It was a guess, but it seemed correct! Kang I-hyun clenched his fist and continued.
“Dungeon items… You’ve never sold any high-grade items before.”
“How did you…”
“Isn’t it because you’re afraid of being exposed as Lude?”
Lude had a reputation for hoarding items for himself. But was that the only issue? He never sold any high-grade items on the market.
There were various speculations about this. Some thought Lude was looking for specific boss monster items, or that he liked to display the items at his home.
However, having seen Lude’s true form, Kang I-hyun had a different theory.
‘It’s because the names on the documents are different that he can’t sell high-grade items!’
One should never underestimate the Korean National Tax Service. They know everything people do and just choose to turn a blind eye.
Nari couldn’t recklessly sell items, as hunters’ transactions were strictly monitored by the government.
Especially for high-grade items, the National Tax Service received reports on which guilds were buying and selling, and in case of private transactions, how much money was being transferred into whose account. Indeed, the Korean National Tax Service was thorough when it came to taxes.
With the government eager to uncover Lude’s identity, any items from gates he cleared appearing on the market would lead to the seller being traced back.
Guild members could trade under the guild’s name and handle taxes through guild management, but Lude had no guild. He couldn’t use the black market either due to the government’s surveillance.
“So, what about it…?”
Why She Is Still Unmoved (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: He uses various methods to seek her affection, but she remains unmoved.
Synopsis:
Si Qingyu is a doctor who has saved countless lives and enjoys tranquility.
Luo Shaoxuan is ruthless, deeply scheming, and the top young master in the capital. He admires Si Qingyu.
Luo Shaoxuan: I want to be the only one in your eyes and heart.
Features a cold and calm female lead vs A noble and scheming male lead.
There will be both sweetness and torture towards the male after their marriage.
