Sister of the Ranking 1st (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 143

“…Drinking booze in broad daylight, civil servant?”

“I’ll fix you right up, dear.”

I was certain. Senior Min Young probably just wanted an excuse to bail out of that situation. Still, she wouldn’t escape overtime hell either way… Such a pitiful office worker…

Senior Min Young, a civil servant and hunter affiliated with the Association, was already downing beer-and-soju mixes by midday.

The table was quickly set, and the sizzle of grilling meat filled the air. Feeling awkward about refusing a drink in this setting, I half-heartedly accepted one, and Senior Min Young started trembling visibly.

“…Ha. If the world ends tomorrow, I won’t have to go to work.”

“You’re saying dangerous things, Senior.”

I almost told her the world really was about to end—but held back. After all, back when I still worked in an office, I’d also dreamed of gates opening right inside my company building so I’d never have to clock in again.

I wasn’t particularly hungry, but I gave in to her urging and ate a few pieces of meat. After downing my drink once, Senior Min Young’s expression darkened. Her sigh was unusually heavy. I wondered how much I could safely tell her.

We weren’t exactly strangers, and Senior Min Young seemed aware of that too—she gave a bitter smile.

“…Shin A Ya, be honest. You know something, don’t you?”

“I’m just trying to figure out how much I’m allowed to tell you, Senior.”

“…Really?”

Just from those words, she silently refilled her own glass.

“I… honestly feel hurt. I’m happy you’ve found your family, but… why leave me out? You went off on trips without me, and barely kept in touch…”

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