S-Rank is My Side Character (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 149

“I see. I’ve heard you well. You must be working very hard.”

After hearing all of that, Baek Jang Mi remained composed, setting down her teacup and looking straight at Chris.

“But why do you want to investigate that Jumping Gate? Since you already know about it well enough, wouldn’t it suffice just to stop Awakeners from exploiting loopholes to grow stronger?”

“We’ve recently uncovered evidence suggesting someone intentionally created Jumping Gates.”

At those words, Baek Jang Mi’s hand twitched involuntarily. She fixed Chris with an entirely different, deeply serious gaze.

Na Ri, too, clutched tightly at her sleeve and stared at Chris.

‘It’s true Mother made it, but if he puts it that way, it sounds as though…’

As if Mother were some kind of villain.

Feeling slightly betrayed, she fidgeted only with her fingers—until Chris continued his explanation.

“Of course, out of good intentions.”

“Good intentions?”

“Yes. We approached previous-generation S-rank hunters and asked whether they’d be willing to become Jumping Gates themselves. The reason was to deliver items to their children.”

“…….”

“Since the Jumping Gate phenomenon stems from a system error, even we rarely witness it. That’s why we’re trying to investigate the few that currently exist. That’s precisely why I came to see you now—you’re the daughter of former S-rank hunter Mr. Baek Ji Won. Do you perhaps recall anything relevant?”

At this, Baek Jang Mi unconsciously touched her own neck.

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