Chapter 46

# 46

Guide for the Reincarnated 046

Even in a place with tigers, a fox can become the king (1)

If I were alone, I would have gone to the Red Mercenaries. Or, at the very least, I might not have gone to the Blue.

To me, the Blue was already a guild on the path to decline, a group where rotten and stagnant water mixed and seeped into the ground, turning into sewage.

Choosing the Blue, considering only the current situation, would be a reckless move.

The guild master seems to have disappeared somewhere.

The one we kept facing was the vice guild master, Lee Sanghee, and the guild was being infiltrated by old people drunk on past glory.

They were often ignored by other guilds.

Choosing a guild where the only sane person seemed to be Lee Sanghee would be like boarding a sinking ship.

Laughing at the sinking people while riding on the ship of the Red Mercenaries might feel satisfying for now.

I don't overestimate my abilities from the start.

I don't expect that joining the Blue guild will bring about any changes.

This is true not only for me but also for Kim Hyunseong.

'Our fox is surprisingly cautious.'

Despite this, Kim Hyunseong wants to join the Blue.

He has always felt this way.

Of course, it doesn't seem like he never considered other options, but at this moment, the reincarnated believes this is the right path.

There is only one answer.

Whether it's the distant future or the near future, going to the Blue is more beneficial than going to the Red Mercenaries.

If there's a lottery ticket with a guaranteed win right in front of you, there's no reason to go buy another one just because the path is inconvenient.

The reincarnated chose the more certain option.

It would be foolish to reject a stroke of luck just because a few crazy old people are inconvenient.

Of course, there isn't no problem.

'My safety.'

My safety is the most important.

Finding Cha Heera is the reason to ensure my safety without ruining the picture the reincarnated is drawing.

There might come a time when I have to ruin the picture Kim Hyunseong is drawing for my safety, but that's not now.

'I can handle it.'

I can handle a few crazy old people or a dying guild.

I don't like gambling, but I think this is the time to take the risk.

"Red Mercenaries?"

"I'll be back in a moment."

"Why suddenly…"

"I have something to discuss with the Mercenary Queen."

"Cha Heera… you mean."

He nodded roughly.

Kim Hyunseong's expression was ambiguous, but as expected, Park Deokgu and Jeong Haein were in an uproar.

They had already suffered once because of the incident that happened, and now he was going to find that crazy woman, so their reaction isn't surprising.

Jeong Haein, who was openly anxious, and Park Deokgu, who was looking at her, were in a state of panic.

Especially Jeong Haein, her face was so pale it looked like she was having a panic attack.

"Brother…"

"Sir… You… aren't going to that… woman… are you…"

"No. It will be something that helps the party."

"Even so… that crazy woman…"

"Brother…"

To Jeong Haein, it must sound like a bolt from the blue.

I was trying to pretend that nothing happened between me and Cha Heera.

Suddenly saying I'm going to the Red Mercenaries must have been unimaginable for her.

I was a bit worried that something might happen, but if I prepare my own safety measures, I think it will be fine for now.

"Can I ask the reason?"

There's no particular reason to hide it.

"I thought I needed someone to watch my back. I'll tell you the details after things go well."

"Ah… I see."

Kim Hyunseong's reaction isn't bad.

It's almost like saying I'm creating a connection with her, so he must be welcoming it.

Jeong Haein looks scared.

She seems to think she might be abandoned, but of course, that won't happen.

She seems to want to say something to me, but either her throat is tight or she thinks it's impolite to interrupt our conversation, so she doesn't.

Park Deokgu also remains silent.

I had no choice but to hold Jeong Haein's hand.

"I'll be back after a short talk."

"Okay."

Judging from her reaction, it's clear that the shock is significant.

As I started walking down the corridor with Jeong Haein, Park Deokgu's smile, which had suddenly turned cheerful, was left behind, and a tiny voice was heard.

"Don't… go."

"It'll be fine."

"Still…"

"It's just a short talk, so there's no need to worry."

"I'll… go… with you."

"It's better if I go alone."

"Don't… don't go. If you go… if you go…"

Her voice gradually faded.

It was a situation I somewhat expected, but the inexplicable chill made me a bit flustered.

But this is the most important thing for our party, especially for me.

Jeong Haein doesn't have the ability to protect me right now.

I gently pushed her against the wall.

Her pale and slightly twisted face showed surprise.

"Brother…"

She didn't speak.

Instead, I lifted her chin with my hand.

Jeong Haein, whose face was as red as if it would burst, couldn't grasp the situation.

Instead of the low voice from before, a strangely tense voice was heard.

"Brother… Brother…"

As I slowly moved my face closer, I could see her looking at me as if trying to take in my entire face.

The soft touch of her lips began.

Even without any mood or atmosphere, it seemed to work on Jeong Haein.

After she wrapped her arms around my head, our tongues began to tangle.

This wasn't part of the plan, but it didn't matter.

It was as if she was trying to disinfect the dirt from before, clinging to me desperately.

The pain from her tightly gripping my hair was strangely exciting.

"Ah…"

Although I initiated the kiss, Jeong Haein, who was trembling, seemed ready to do more.

She seemed to be trying to unleash the desires she had hidden, clinging to me persistently.

It was hard to pull away from her, especially after she had pushed me to my limits.

But once I caught my breath, she wrapped her arms around my neck again and opened her mouth.

"Brother. Brother. Brother. Brother."

She kissed me again.

There was no reason to avoid it.

It was important to indulge her now.

I felt a slight sting on my tongue; Jeong Haein had bitten it slightly.

Although my expression slightly frowned, it wasn't a problem.

When she looked at me in surprise, I finally managed to slowly pull away from her.

"I love you."

I whispered sweetly in her ear.

I could see her body trembling with joy.

Yes, joy.

The emotion on her face was undoubtedly joy.

"I… love… love you too."

"I want to protect our Haein."

Half of it was sincere.

"I… I…"

"I don't want you to get hurt."

"Me too!"

"That's why it's necessary. Maintaining a good relationship with her is necessary for us. Because I'm not strong."

"I… I'm not strong…"

"Yes. Because we're not strong."

"Still… still…"

"It'll be fine."

Jeong Haein, with a complicated expression, tightly closed her mouth.

I had a rough idea of what she was thinking.

Of course, I didn't try to interpret it.

Instead, I kissed her lips again and held her hand.

It was a trivial matter.

Jeong Haein seemed to think I was being forced to go, but I was only going to have a conversation.

However, I thought the current flow wasn't bad.

'Good.'

An unpredictable woman can't be trusted.

Although it's dangerous, the person who can best protect me is right in front of me.

Her face, filled with an inexplicable sense of responsibility.

She will focus more on her growth after today.

She must realize that she has to send me because she's not strong enough.

To her, this situation might seem like a documentary, but to me, it's a melodrama.

Seeing a trivial matter being exaggerated as a huge event made me laugh.

"Nothing like last time will happen."

"Hic…"

"I love you."

"Ah… Ah…"

Although I had never said such things before, seeing Jeong Haein, who had collapsed to the ground and was trembling, made me think it wasn't a bad choice.

After kissing her forehead again, I slowly moved my steps.

The plan was partially ruined.

I had to rush the relationship with Jeong Haein.

Of course, my self-evaluation wasn't bad. While a romantic and good atmosphere is one way to build a relationship, this kind of crisis will make us stronger.

'Crazy old woman.'

Not only Jeong Haein but also I suffered because of the weak power we had.

We lacked the strength to exclude unexpected impurities. A weak mind leads to a suffering body.

However, the opposite is also true.

Leaving the dormitory was quick.

After taking a few steps, the place where the Red Mercenaries were staying came into view.

A guild member, who looked surprised, started running towards me.

"What's the matter?"

"I've come to see Cha Heera."

"Ah! Please wait a moment."

"Of course."

It felt a bit noisy.

After a while, a guild member nodded and continued.

"You can go inside. It's the last room."

"Okay."

I had thought about how to start the conversation, but I was still at a loss on how to handle the situation.

My steps felt heavy.

Cha Heera probably doesn't care much about me.

If I said I wanted to join the Red Mercenaries, the situation might change, but that's not the case.

After knocking on the door, a voice came from inside.

"Come in."

"Okay."

When I opened the door, a woman lying on the bed and yawning caught my eye.

She still had red hair and was wearing a revealing outfit.

Just like last time, I wondered where to look but faced the authority figure without flinching.

"Did you change your mind?"

"No, that's not it."

"Then… you need to explain why you came here alone… I was having a nice dream. Honestly, it's a bit unpleasant. I don't like men who test the waters… and you're not here because you can't forget your sister even though you have a great lover…"

I had no idea how to start the conversation.

I hadn't fully grasped who Cha Heera was.

Given her seemingly outgoing personality, I wouldn't show any signs of being intimidated or scared.

Since I was here to make a proposal, I needed to be confident.

After taking a deep breath, I said what I had been thinking.

"I would like you to be my sponsor."

Silence fell in the room.

Cha Heera, who looked a bit surprised, soon showed a very interested expression and started speaking in a somewhat alluring voice.

"Hmm… you… are good at it?"

'What is she talking about…'