Chapter 26

# 26

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Some time had passed since Park Hye-young confessed her feelings.

Naturally, I didn't bring up things like "Jeong Jin-ho is suspicious" or "That guy is a murderer" again.

Because it was Kim Hyun-sung, not me, who needed to conclude that "That guy is the murderer who killed Park Hye-young."

I didn't need to deliberately incriminate him or persuade him. Just maintaining an attitude that it seemed like a trap was enough.

"Alright."

Right now, there's a more reasonable and suspicious target than me or Jung Hyeon.

The future enmity that Kim Hyun-sung will encounter will also help him reach a rational conclusion.

As expected, not long after, Kim Hyun-sung started spending more time quietly.

Observing Jeong Jin-ho or quietly watching us.

I could tell what he was thinking, but I could only quietly observe him.

It would be more helpful.

Especially when he showed a very cold expression.

I thought he was considering how to kill Jeong Jin-ho.

"Future enemy, mad murderer, the criminal who killed Park Hye-young."

There's no reason for Kim Hyun-sung not to eliminate him now.

No matter how much compassion he might have, he would want to eliminate anything that could cause trouble in the future.

The question is how to eliminate him.

How to do it.

From Kim Hyun-sung's perspective, he would want to deal with him as quickly as possible, but he would have to think about it.

It was difficult to find a suitable opportunity, and there were various things to consider.

For example, the dungeon strategy.

"Shall we go down together?"

"Together...?"

"Yes, Hyun-sung. Hyeon just completed her transition to a mage... and Jin-ho and the others have also joined, so we have enough people. Seok-woo seems to have found a job... I want to move more leisurely, but with our food supplies gradually running out, it seems we need to make a decision. Our goal was to conquer the dungeon, after all."

"Hmm..."

"We can't stay here indefinitely. I think we should try, even if it's risky."

I imagine my question is giving him a headache.

Going into the dungeon with a party that is already confirmed to split is a matter that requires careful consideration.

In fact, I just threw out a topic, but the decision is entirely up to Kim Hyun-sung.

He needs to judge whether he has the confidence to break through the dungeon with them and take responsibility for what happens afterward.

If Kim Hyun-sung himself is confident, the situation will become quite beautiful.

"Conquering the dungeon and the death of the fake murderer who killed Park Hye-young."

In short, I can exploit the swordmaster Jeong Jin-ho to the fullest.

Since he's going to die anyway, it's best to use him as much as possible.

"It's also unreasonable to start hunting with new people. We don't know when something like what happened with Park Hye-young might happen again... Rather than waiting, it might not be bad to go out once. Our food and water are running low. If we stay here, we'll eventually die."

"..."

Kim Hyun-sung is quite cautious.

From his appearance, it seems he has judged that it might be a bit dangerous.

Perhaps he thinks it's impossible to deal with Jeong Jin-ho while traveling with us.

When I tried to change the subject, Kim Hyun-sung slowly spoke.

"It seems fine."

"Really?"

"It seems fine. Let's go down to the underground once. There might be some preparations to make. Since we haven't practiced with Jeong Jin-ho's group, it would be better to go as two separate parties."

"Yes, I agree."

I don't want to entrust my back to a murderer.

Kim Hyun-sung feels the same way.

"I'll talk to Jin-ho. Ki-yeong, can you talk to Hyeon and Deok-gu...?"

"Yes."

"No, can you call Hyeon and Deok-gu over?"

"Yes, I understand."

It seems he has something to say.

Perhaps it's some good news, I thought as I moved my feet slightly.

Park Deok-gu and Jung Hyeon are probably spending their own time.

As I moved my feet a bit, the usual surroundings came into view. It was a very warm scene that we hadn't seen in the shelter recently.

"Thank you, Jin-ho."

"Thanks, Jin-ho."

"No, we all need to help each other."

The scene of Jeong Jin-ho and the others building bricks with the losers.

Now a meaningless task, just a way to relieve their anxiety.

"If you need any help, feel free to ask."

"We should do this much since you went out to get food. Jin-ho, take a rest. It would be better."

"No, I can help with this much. It's not a big deal, and it's better to work together and rest together."

'What a joke.'

Seeing them having a pleasant time made me speechless.

'Stupid guys...'

No one shows kindness without a purpose.

Perhaps Kim Hyun-sung's reason for helping them is simple sympathy.

At least Kim Hyun-sung's situation is a bit better.

From my perspective, what Jeong Jin-ho and the others want is the heads of those laughing and chatting now.

Thanks to this, the bad looks we received when we expressed our intention to move independently have become more overt.

They are comparing Jeong Jin-ho and us.

'Why are you playing?'

It seems they are asking this.

Jeong Jin-ho not only shares food but also does odd jobs. Unlike me, who jealously guards our share.

It's not unreasonable for them to compare us.

Although it seemed our position with Park Deok-gu and Jung Hyeon was shrinking, I didn't think it was necessary to follow their lead.

The power to move and control people doesn't come from such a commoner's cosplay.

Authority from a distance.

That's what moves such people.

'In the first place.'

He must know that this is a meaningless action.

Still, seeing him act this way made it hard to understand what he was doing.

I was worried that I might have sprinkled chili powder on his efforts to suppress his tendencies and live as nicely as possible, but...

The dice have already been thrown.

"Let's share this too."

"Ah! Seok-woo, thank you."

Recently, Yu Seok-woo, who has been walking with them and found a job, came into view.

It seems he decided to approach Jeong Jin-ho's group.

Although he sometimes showed a very anxious expression, he got what he wanted.

'Job.'

And his position in this insignificant shelter.

I couldn't help but turn my head away from those who were feeling the true value of labor from a distance.

It was a warm scene, but it somehow irritated me.

As I walked a bit further, Jung Hyeon and Park Deok-gu came into view.

"Hyeon."

"Oh, oh, Oppa."

Making a noise, Jung Hyeon, who was testing a simple spell, ran over and grabbed my sleeve.

Park Deok-gu was smiling warmly at the sight.

'Swish...'

"Is it a new spell today?"

"Yes? Yes..."

"Amazing."

"No, it's all thanks to Oppa."

Although we haven't officially started dating or had any intimate contact, the people in the shelter seem to accept our relationship as a fact.

Knowing this, Jung Hyeon has recently been more frequent in subtly holding my hand or getting close.

Especially since a few days ago, when she cautiously mentioned her sudden transition, it has been even more frequent.

She seems to have gained courage because I didn't show much resistance.

Of course, the behavior she shows when everyone is asleep is still the same.

'...'

Sometimes, when I wake up from a light sleep, my heart races because she has become more bold.

Regardless, if it weren't for Park Deok-gu, we wouldn't have gotten any closer than before.

"Kim Hyun-sung, you said you were going to that guy, right? You came back a bit early... Did it go well?"

"I just came back. It seems there's something for us... Do you have time?"

"Time is something I have plenty of, Oppa."

"Of course. Can I ask what it's about?"

"Of course. We might be going down to the underground soon."

"Finally going down?"

"While the story is still developing, it seems we'll be moving with Jin-ho and the others."

"Hmm... They don't give a good feeling..."

"I feel the same. But since we need to conquer the dungeon, I think it can't be helped. I understand Hyun-sung's thoughts. We can't hold out much longer."

"By the way, is this dungeon designed to be conquerable?"

"It should be."

Kim Hyun-sung clearly thinks we can conquer this place.

"Of course, you know, but it's best to keep a distance from Jeong Jin-ho's group. Of course, on the surface..."

"Got it. Don't worry too much."

"Hyeon, too."

"Yes, I know. Oppa... I won't even talk to them."

I want to say that it's okay to talk to them.

Park Deok-gu is a bit better, but Jung Hyeon is like a bomb that could go off at any time, requiring continuous and meticulous management and mental training.

If she acts impulsively like Park Hye-young, I won't be able to do anything this time.

"Don't worry too much about Yu Seok-woo."

"I won't worry about him."

"That's a relief."

As we walked slowly with Park Deok-gu leading, the gazes of the people who were realizing the true value of labor and Jeong Jin-ho, who had a strange expression, fell on us.

I didn't think we needed to feel burdened.

Just act normally.

Nothing has happened yet, and we're just going to meet with Kim Hyun-sung.

"..."

After lightly ignoring the guy's gaze, I started heading towards where Kim Hyun-sung was.

Soon, I could see him rummaging through his bag.

"..."

My mood improved considerably.

The equipment window, which I always paid attention to when checking my status.

I thought I would eventually see or wear equipment with various abilities, but the opportunity came much sooner than expected.

Spec upgrades before going down to the underground.

It must be to alleviate his anxiety. More likely, it's to win in the fight against Jeong Jin-ho, not for the dungeon strategy.

Kim Hyun-sung is trying to strengthen us three.

To prepare for any accidents.

"I have something to give you."

"Did you hide some delicious food? Your expression is like our grandma giving us pocket money, Oppa."

'This pig...'

I don't know if he has to express it this way. Kim Hyun-sung also seemed a bit surprised, chuckling as he continued.

"It's an item."

What I thought was impossible became a certainty.

My lips curled up in a good mood. It wasn't a noticeable weapon like a sword, spear, or shield.

What he took out of his bag was a bracelet and two rings. They looked rough but exuded a mysterious magical power.

'Thanks, Hyun-sung.'

I thought there might be some insurance for going down together, but this was much more than I expected.