“It’s causing quite a stir……”
One day left until the first day of work. Nari, who had become a completely lazy unemployed person, lay upside down on the bed, chewing on beef jerky.
[The Lord of Chaos searches internet news together, saying that the Holy Temple’s PR department is still impressive.]“Yeah. They’ve handled the embargo lifting well this time too.”
The embargo on the gate that suddenly rose from Grade 4 to Grade 2 was lifted.
‘The grade increase was only a temporary phenomenon, so we ask the public to continue their economic activities with peace of mind. The Ministry of National Defense is doing its best to cooperate with each guild’ was all that was said in principle.
For several days after the report, the KOSPI plummeted and national credibility fell sharply. People became anxious and started cursing the government.
If public opinion had followed its usual course, Rude, who first discovered and dealt with that gate, would have been blamed for ‘why did you hide the fact that it suddenly rose to Grade 2’, but not anymore.
Nari clicked again on the highlight video of the Holy Temple’s Grade 2 gate press conference that popped up on YouTube’s algorithm. She liked it so much that she even pressed ‘like’ and watched it about five times.
Click click, as the video started, the sound of reporters’ cameras could be heard. It was time for questions from the press at the Holy Temple press conference. One reporter raised their hand and spoke.
“There are rumors that Rude deliberately concealed the existence of this Grade 2 gate, and joined the Holy Temple to prevent that fact from spreading. Is this true?”
When Nari first heard that question, her blood instantly rushed backwards. Then it settled again. It was true that she didn’t say anything because it would be troublesome, but that definitely wasn’t the reason.
But even being too lazy to mention it could be something for powerless people to get angry about. The Holy Temple’s representative took the microphone and spoke calmly.
“It is not true that Rude concealed the existence of the Grade 2 gate. Because great confusion was expected if that fact was revealed, we were waiting for the government’s official announcement.”
A confident attitude and trustworthy tone. Proper behavior and word choice that left no room for malicious interpretation.
With experts in this field scattered around, why had she been struggling alone all this time? Nari thought about this as she continued watching the video. Before the reporters could ask new questions, the spokesperson preempted them.
“Rude’s joining the Holy Temple is not concealment of facts, but a decision made for the security of the Republic of Korea. Please refrain from speculative statements. We would like to announce that from now on, Rude and the Holy Temple will work together hand in hand for the safety of the citizens.”
Scroll scroll, she checked the comments. Most were full of praise for Rude.
Chloe Joe 2 days ago
-Honestly, whenever something happened at gates before, the government and media went after Rude too harshly. Just looking at compilation videos of Rude’s actions so far, everyone knows she’s definitely not a bad person… It must have been a big decision for someone who’s always been solo to join the Holy Temple, really thankful. We owe Rude a lot.
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Hani 2 days ago
-Not a single death from Grade 2 lololol Overseas it’s all praise for Rude but domestically they’re only focused on going after Rude to avoid responsibility~ Well that doesn’t work anymore~lol
Rude’s Chihuahua 2 days ago
-It’s because Rude didn’t have an affiliation… Doing the work of a hundred people alone without a guild to cover for her, that’s why they criticized more. Even if she seems rude on the outside, our Rude is a kind person inside T_T
Hyun Chung 2 days ago
-@Hani responsibility happy X responsibility avoidance O
Kim Kyungbok 3 days ago
-Honestly, didn’t the Ministry of Defense just cover up their failure to predict the gate with Rude joining the Holy Temple this time? Let’s send Rude to the National Assembly, Rude who takes action is a hundred times better than politicians who just talk.
Nari turned off her phone screen and lay sprawled on the bed, scratching her belly. Then with a happy expression, she stretched out both arms.
“I have the Holy Temple behind me……”
The effect of the PR department was really powerful. Now, getting beaten up on the internet is bye-bye. I can see why every big guild has a marketing department. Nari hugged her phone with a happy expression.
“God-tier Holy Temple, glad I joined……”
[The Lord of Chaos worries about you, saying… don’t expect too much… it might not be as good a place as you think when you go in…]“Don’t rain on my parade! Let me stay in my happy dream for a bit! I’ll be disappointed when I get there!”
Ignoring the Lord of Chaos’s concern that her fantasy might come crashing down on her first day of work, Nari rolled under the bed.
Nari, who hadn’t stepped out of her room for the past week, crawled to the bathroom. It’s about time to wash up and go out. She had an appointment.
[This is the timeline separator]Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do. Nari was looking around in a corner of her neighborhood.
She’s normally someone who stands out even just standing still… Especially in this quiet neighborhood, she stands out even more. Even though she thought she might be late, a message had come saying they arrived first, so they should be here.
“Where are you……”
“Over here!”
As Nari looked around with a slightly furrowed brow, a soft horn sound came from beside her. Ihyeon lowered the car window and called out to Nari.
“It’s cold, so get in.”
“You already have your own car……”
What have I been doing all this time? Feeling a bit of reality hit, Nari obediently got into the passenger seat next to Ihyeon. While reassuring herself that she could now earn as much as Kang Ihyeon…
“It’s been a really long time since we met, right!”
“Yeah. First time since the mock battle then.”
Kang Ihyeon hadn’t contacted her much since the mock battle.
Nari wondered if he was avoiding her and even checked his SNS accounts, but he hadn’t been active at all for a week. And only now, after a week, did he respond to Nari’s contact.
“I’m, I’m sorry… I had some things to think about…”
“It’s okay. Oh, I called you out today to return this.”
Nari, who had replied that she also enjoyed her unemployed life well, handed Ihyeon the shopping bag she was holding.
“Oh, thank you.”
“Why didn’t you come get your stuff? Do you have several at home?”
“No, that’s not it. I just didn’t particularly use it.”
Ihyeon received the shopping bag. Inside the large shopping bag from a high-end department store men’s clothing brand were the laptop and pad he had lent her, neatly packed. And another item.
“What’s this?”
Ihyeon pulled out a small box. Instantly, Nari’s ears turned red. From the passenger seat, Nari turned her head away and stuttered.
“Oh, it’s nothing… just… you… helped a lot. So… I got in thanks to you… so… it’s just an expression of gratitude! I don’t like owing debts, you know! Just…”
“Oh, wow. Thank you! You didn’t have to… Really thank you, Nari. I’ll treasure it… Can I open it now?”
Nari nodded without looking at Ihyeon. Click, Ihyeon opened the small box.
Inside was a small set of cufflinks. Obviously an expensive brand. Still not looking at Ihyeon, Nari continued speaking.
“I thought you probably already had everything I could think of as a gift, so after thinking hard… you… well… when you wore a suit that time, I thought it suited you quite well… So, so I bought that. If, if you have better ones at home or… don’t like it, you don’t have to use it.”
Nari’s voice got softer and softer.
Nari was worried that the gift she had prepared with such effort might be useless to him.
“This, this…”
Hearing Ihyeon’s voice, Nari glanced over slightly. He carefully picked up the cufflinks and covered his mouth as he spoke.
“You thought of me while choosing this, right?”
“Huh? Of, of course.”
“You kept thinking about what would suit me better while choosing, right? So, so you kept recalling me wearing that…”
“Of course, right? How else could I choose?”
Ihyeon was asking her with a slightly flushed face. When Nari nodded silently, Ihyeon grasped the cufflinks very carefully. His expression was flushed.
“I’m so happy. I’ll treasure it. I’ll wear it every day. Really, every day!”
“I don’t think it’s possible to wear office looks every day for work, but I’m glad you like it.”
Nari let out a sigh of relief. Ihyeon looked at the cufflink set with sparkling eyes a few more times before putting it back in the box. Then he carefully spoke up.
“I thought about you a lot too. After the mock battle ended, I really thought about you a lot. Almost every day for a week…”
A sudden confession. Judging by the lines alone, it was clearly something he should be shy about saying, but his tone and expression were not like that at all.
Rather, he seemed slightly troubled. Nari noticed this and looked at him quizzically. Ihyeon looked at Nari with an awkward expression.
“I’m sorry for upsetting you during the mock battle.”
“Oh, that.”
“I’ve been told many times by the guild master and partner not to do that, but I’m the type of hunter who stands on the front lines. It’s about protecting others. I thought it was natural.”
Ihyeon, holding the steering wheel, sighed deeply. After the mock battle ended, Ihyeon reflected on himself, as Rude saying she was upset had weighed heavily on his mind.
In urgent situations like during the mock battle, Ihyeon could protect many by giving up his armor.
Of course, it hurt when he was injured. It really hurt a lot.
The pain of bones breaking, internal organs bursting, broken bones piercing organs, flesh burning or tearing, limbs being cut off was still vivid.
Just because he healed again didn’t mean he completely forgot the pain he felt then. Rather, as memories accumulated, the fear of pain grew day by day.
But if I don’t do that, weaker people will die. And I’m a hunter. With such determination, Kang Ihyeon always headed to the frontlines of gates, gritting his teeth.
And he constantly gave himself autosuggestions. I’m not in pain. No, I’m a person who’s allowed to be in pain.
But looking back, he had been hurting himself a lot both physically and mentally because of such thoughts. And the people around him who cared for him were the same.
“No, well, that was also my personal greed. Thinking about it now, what you said makes sense too. Honestly, if you didn’t take off your armor and you survived while that person died. You’d be criticized for not taking off your armor even though you heal quickly.”
“Then, then what should I do…? If it’s bad either way…”
Ihyeon looked down with an uncertain attitude. His recent activities had been sparse, probably because of what he heard during the mock battle. Nari turned her head and spoke as if wondering why he was worrying.
“Why are you worrying so much… I’m here now.”
“You, you are, Nari?”
“Why? Don’t you trust me? I’m stronger than you. And we’re in the same affiliation now, you know?”
Nari leaned against the passenger seat with a confident attitude, crossing her arms. When Ihyeon’s reaction was unsatisfactory, Nari frowned.
“What, weren’t you going to go around with me? Were you planning to dump me at the Holy Temple and abandon me?”
“No, no! Absolutely not. I just didn’t know the worry would be solved this easily, that’s all… Yeah… There won’t be such incidents when I’m with Rude. Because you’re stronger than me…”
Watching Ihyeon think seriously with his hand on his mouth, Nari pulled away from the passenger seat and grinned. An arrogant smile tugged at the corners of her mouth. Nari’s black eyes sparkled.
“Trust me. While you’re with me, you won’t have to take off your armor. I can make sure of that.”
“Yes. Nari…”
“What?”
“You’re so cool……”
Ihyeon looked at Nari with sparkling eyes, putting both hands to his mouth. If someone had seen from outside the car, they might have thought Nari had just proposed.
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Bro, don’t be like this, I’m really about to throw up! (Female-dominant)
Short intro:
What she can’t stand the most is the streets full of effeminate men, especially that so-called top beauty whom she avoids at all costs.
Shen Yaoxing looks at Jiang Mingyue, who keeps approaching her with coy shyness.
Shen Yaoxing: Bro, don’t be like this, I’m really about to throw up!
She fears nothing in heaven or earth, except for him getting close to her.
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At first he thought she was just using the trick of feigning indifference to attract his attention. Later, he learned that she truly despised him.
This dealt a heavy blow to Jiang Mingyue, and he vowed to make her, like everyone else, fall at his feet in worship!
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Synopsis:
Before transmigrating, Shen Yaoxing only wanted to find a reliable man to spend her life with. Who knew that after transmigrating, she would become a reliable woman herself…
A forced misandrist, highly skilled, and reliable female lead
vs.
An initially aloof and arrogant, later morbid, obsessed male lead
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