I Lost My Memory and Had Too Many S-Class Girlfriends

188 – Final Preparation (4)

“ah?”

“huh?”

The first person I encountered upon arriving at Sephiroth Clan was Ha Eun-byeol, a high ranker in charge of the 2nd strategy team.

Ha Eun Byeol was a woman who had admired Ji Hyun since long ago, and could be said to be a very extreme woman who followed Ji Hyun and joined Sephiroth.

Every time he saw Jihyun, he would call her ‘Unnie~!’ in a friendly manner and would often stick to her, which reminded him of a pair of loving sisters.

Jihyun took good care of me, even though she had an awkward expression on her face, as if she secretly liked me.

But is it because I like Jihyun so much?

I think Jihyun is annoyed by me being so clingy to her.

Although she is not as blatant as Choi Yeon-ah, she often grumbles without realizing it.

I remembered how Jihyun would nag at me whenever she was nearby when I was participating in the conquest with the Sephiroth Clan.

It’s less annoying than Choi Yeon-ah, but honestly, it’s a bit annoying.

But since we didn’t meet often and she didn’t invade the clan like Choi Yeon-A, I didn’t pay much attention to her, but we all met here?

I washed my face dry in my mind.

I’m having some bad luck today.

Meeting Choi Yeon-ah and Ha Eun-byeol… … This is it.

“… …What are you doing here?”

Ha Eun-byeol, who had been staring intently for a while, suddenly coughed and cautiously asked a question.

Ha Eun Byeol glanced at him and felt a sense of doubt, but he decided to answer calmly for now.

“Nothing much. I just have some business to attend to.”

“What business do you have? Oh, by any chance, have you come to see the clan leader?”

You know?

Have you ever tried it?

“yes.”

I nodded without hiding it.

Because now there is no need to hide it.

Then Ha Eun Byeol bit her lips for a moment. I wondered why she was doing that, but I didn’t bother asking. I wasn’t really curious.

‘I have some time now… … Ah, I have some free time. But, well, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to go there early.’

After checking the time, I started walking.

“Then I’ll leave it at that.”

“Just a moment.”

“Do you have anything else to say?”

Why are you bothering me again?

Surely you won’t be as crazy as Choi Yeon-ah?

Ha Eun Byeol wasn’t as sassy as Choi Yeon Ah, but she still had a high chance of being annoying.

“……that.”

Ha Eun-byeol hesitated for a moment, then muttered in a voice as quiet as an ant’s gallbladder.

“……thank you.”

“What did you say?”

At my reaction that seemed like she had misheard, Ha Eun-byeol lowered her gaze and bit her lip slightly.

“Oh, thank you.”

“?”

Why are you suddenly thanking me?

I tilted my head in puzzlement.

Is there anything Ha Eun Byeol could say to me that she’d be grateful for? I thought about it carefully, but nothing really came to mind.

Why is he acting like this all of a sudden?

“What are you talking about?”

“Thanks to you… …our team members were able to stay safe.”

“Because of me? What did I do? It doesn’t seem like I did anything in particular.”

In an instant, Ha Eun Byeol scratched the back of her neck and made an awkward and slightly embarrassed expression.

“Last time, when our team was clearing a dungeon, we accidentally got cursed by the Banshee Queen, but thanks to the healing spell you gave us, we were able to survive… … .”

“ah.”

Come to think of it, I remember selling a curse-removing tool about a month ago.

The urgent request that Jeong Se-yeon made, saying that some of her clan members were cursed, flashed through her mind.

“I remember.”

I sold off a few of the things I had in my possession for a reasonable price. I had some extra, so I didn’t mind selling off a few.

“But you sold it for money. You don’t need to thank me.”

“… … But I still feel a little uneasy about just letting it go.”

“Is that so?”

Ha Eun Byeol raised her head for a moment and stared at my face intently, and I nodded my head roughly while scratching my chin.

I don’t think it’s just a way to say thank you.

Let’s wait a moment. Ha Eun Byeol scratched her cheek and moved her lips quietly.

“… … What should I say? Actually, I didn’t think much of you, Han Seo-jun. I just thought you were one of those people who cling to your older sister.”

“That’s not wrong. I’m actually clinging to it. What is it?”

Ha Eun Byeol’s words weren’t exactly wrong, since she was sucking away at my telekinesis like a parasite.

“Oh, anyway! When I was raiding the Great Tomb, I saw how hard you worked for the people, and how you continued to help our Sephiroth Clan even after that, so I guess I changed my mind a little bit… … .”

“… … .”

Since then?

Help a lot?

“What was that reaction? Did you really think I wouldn’t know?”

“yes.”

“Ha. I’m not that clueless, am I? Ever since Se-yeon unnie suddenly said she bought information from a person with the ability to foresee the future during the Great Tomb of the Catacombs, I thought something was off… … It actually has to do with you, right?”

what.

It’s not like you’re completely clueless.

“It’s strange how Seyeon unnie defends you, how she calls you every now and then, and how Seyeon unnie says she bought new dungeon information every time she calls you… …”

He speaks coolly, playing with his hair.

“I thought about it carefully, and it seems like it has something to do with you, Han Seo-jun.”

“That’s an interesting statement. The problem is that it’s too speculative.”

“Well, fine. You don’t have to say anything. That’s not what’s important right now. Anyway, I have to admit that I’ve been helped a lot by you. Even after the former clan leader retired, the situation in Sephiroth was quite unstable, but now that I’ve successfully conquered the secret dungeons you mentioned, things have gotten a lot better.”

I did not sell dungeon information for the Sephiroth Clan.

The idea is to build positive relationships while also putting them in debt for later use.

“Our team members were also very anxious. Se-yeon was trying hard, but the situation was not getting any better. But thanks to you, we were able to put out the urgent fire. Thank you.”

“Well, if you say so, I won’t really decline. But Ha Eun-byeol.”

“yes.”

“I don’t think it’s necessary to express my gratitude like this.”

If it were Choi Yeon-ah, she wouldn’t have said thank you even if she died soon.

No, not only Choi Yeon-ah, but even an ordinary person would not have said thank you so directly.

It feels strangely unfamiliar and awkward.

“No, well, what should I say… … I used to be a bit of a bother to you… … ?”

Ha Eun-byeol slowly avoided eye contact and then suddenly smiled awkwardly.

“Definitely. It was a bit uncomfortable to be stared at so openly in the great tomb of the catacombs. Jihyun even told me to stop staring.”

“Ah, um. Well, back then… … .”

Ha Eun-byeol blushed and scratched the back of her neck.

“Well, shall we say she had complicated feelings in many ways? She’s never been very close to guys, but she’s been sticking close to you, so… … . And your reputation isn’t very good, either… … They say you only mess with S-rank abilities… … .”

Oh, really?

I thought about it for a moment.

Jihyun, Seoyoon, Hwaryeon, Yerin… … .

Now I see that they are all S-rank abilities.

“Do you know that you have a really bad reputation? They say you seduced me with your hypnotic powers, and that you’re actually two-timing me.”

“Two legs? That can’t be.”

“Yes, I know that. There’s no way that’s possible. My sister wouldn’t be able to tolerate that. If you were a womanizer in the first place, I wouldn’t have met you.”

… … Sorry, it’s not two legs, it’s four legs.

“Whew. Anyway, I think that’s why I had some prejudice against you. Of course, there are a lot of women around you, so it’s suspicious, but I’m sure my sister will take care of it.”

“Ms. Ha Eun-byeol.”

“Oh, yes. Why is that?”

“There’s something I’ve been curious about for a long time. Can I ask you something?”

“Well, that’s it.”

“Are you gay?”

“yes?”

Ha Eun-byeol blinked her eyes in confusion for a moment, then opened them wide and muttered.

“Oh, no! What do you think I am!”

“Isn’t it?”

“I just purely admire it!”

“I’m sorry. I just asked. Please vent your anger.”

“Don’t joke around, seriously… … .”

I was half-serious about that.

“Well, I’m sorry for treating you so badly in the past… … That’s what I wanted to say.”

“Is that so?”

“I didn’t want to say something so awkward, but my conscience would be uneasy if I just let it go.”

“hmm.”

“Actually, if you think about it, you and your older sister are like childhood friends, so it seems a bit rude of me to get in the way and bother you.”

“That’s right. It was a bit of a hassle. When I first saw it, I wondered why it was looking at me so viciously.”

“Ugh, so ugh… … .”

Although he said that, he flinched as if he was being stabbed.

“Okay. Then, shall we shake hands to show that I accept your apology?”

“A handshake? What the hell?”

“If you don’t like it, then don’t say anything.”

“No, well, just a handshake or something.”

“I thought you were a misandrist, but I guess not.”

“You’ve been talking like that since a while ago… … Didn’t I tell you to stop joking? Or what, do you really suspect me of being gay?”

“Do you know that your rumors are not trivial? There was a time when Ha Eun Byeol and Ji Hyun’s 19+ GL creations were floating around in the Hunter Gallery… … .”

“Ouch! Aah!”

Ha Eun-byeol screamed and swung her arms in a fit of fits.

Several clan members are looking at Ha Eun-byeol with a bright red face and waving her arms in the middle of the lobby with a puzzled look.

Fortunately, there weren’t many people around since it was the end of work hours.

“Did you see that too?”

“yes.”

“… … I’m going to sue the guy who wrote that.”

“It was a bit provocative for a fanfic.”

I just shrugged my shoulders with an indifferent expression, and Ha Eun Byeol was busy grumbling as if her anger was not subsiding.

“By the way, does Ha Eun Byeol also use Heung Gallery?”

“… … I won’t do it.”

“That’s too bad.”

“Stop talking nonsense and shake hands. Let’s do this quickly and get it over with.”

Ha Eun Byeol pursed her lips and slowly extended her hand, as if she didn’t want to talk about this topic any longer.

“But why did you suddenly ask to shake my hand?”

“well.”

I held Ha Eun Byeol’s hand and slowly used my telepathy ability.

Her words are meant to make you lose your thoughts and feelings.

“Are you interested in me by any chance?”

Ha Eun-byeol suddenly snorted with a fresh face.

“I’m sorry, but Mr. Han Seo-jun, don’t even think about it and be nice to your sister.”

“Me to you? Haha. That’s the funniest joke I’ve heard this year. I didn’t know Ha Eun Byeol was such a witty person.”

“This guy is really… … .”

Ha Eun-byeol bit her lips slightly and glared at her with a venomous look.

“By the way, Ha Eun Byeol. Do you have any schedules for today?”

“No. I was just about to leave work.”

“Really? That’s a good thing.”

“What is it?”

“Um. Well, what should I say? You apologized earlier, right? So I’m trying to brush aside what happened in the past.”

“yes?”

For a moment, Ha Eun Byeol reacted as if she couldn’t understand.

But it won’t be long before you realize what I mean.

I smiled slightly and started to use my absorption power little by little.

“What do you mean… … Huh?!”

As I absorbed the ability appropriately, Ha Eun Byeol looked up at me with a puzzled face, her legs shaking slightly.

Judging by the fact that both of his eyes were twitching, he looked quite surprised.

Fortunately, there was no one in the lobby right now.

“Wh, what are you doing…?”

“I have the ability to absorb. So I tried to absorb a little bit of Ha Eun Byeol’s ability.”

“What are you doing on your own?”

“I told you that this would make up for the things that used to bother me in the past.”

“When did I ever bully you!”

I smiled faintly, my hand still hanging off the handle.

“Do you know how scary it is when a high ranker like you looks at me?”

“Please put that sly smile aside and then speak… … ?”

“Ah. Mistake.”

“Ugh, ugh! Seriously! Why is my sister with this kind of guy… … .”

Ha Eun-byeol slumped her shoulders as if all her energy had drained from her.

“… … I didn’t think you had such a shameless personality. It seems like your personality has changed a lot since I last saw you.”

Ha Eun-byeol shook her head with a tired expression and soon let out a deep sigh.

“Anyway, what is this because of you, really? I’m so exhausted. When I got home today, I was going to play some games for the first time in a while… … .”

“sorry.”

“Your ability is surprisingly scary. Can you just make contact and take it away by force like this?”

“Yes. So, Mr. Kang Sung-ssi was able to defeat it without much difficulty.”

“Kang Han-seong? Are you Team Leader 3?”

“Oh, mistake. I was going to keep this a secret.”

“Wait a minute? You beat that human? When?”

“I just made a bet with Mr. Kang Sung-ssi to arm wrestle.”

“ah…….”

Ha Eun Byeol touched her forehead.

It seemed like he believed what I said.

“… … That guy too.”

“It’s time for our appointment. Then I’ll go soon.”

“Oh, yes.”

“I’ll give your regards to Jihyun.”

“You talk on the phone often even if you don’t?”

Ha Eun-byeol, who snorted refreshingly, soon took a step forward and left the Sephiroth Clan.

I watched Ha Eun Byeol’s back for a moment.

Honestly, I didn’t expect Ha Eun Byeol to act like this.

I thought he would be persistent like Choi Yeon-ah, but he just apologized and seemed to acknowledge his relationship with Ji-hyun.

… … No, if you think about it, Ha Eun Byeol was just a third party and an outsider.

Even though Choi Yeon-ah is her real younger sister, Ha Eun-byeol is just a close younger sister.

‘Well, whatever is good, it is good.’

From now on, you won’t have to worry about Ha Eun Byeol bothering you when you come to the Sephiroth Clan, right?

‘If she had tried to cross the line like Choi Yeon-ah, I wouldn’t have let it go even if Ji-hyun was her close friend.’

Well, I don’t think Ha Eun Byeol needs to take action.

In many ways, it could be said that it was fortunate.

***

– Smart.

Jeong Se-yeon, who was looking through numerous documents, slowly raised her head at the sound of a soft knock.

My neck was stiff from having been looking down at the documents for a long time.

But I couldn’t show my ugly side to the guests who were about to arrive, so I stretched hard. I stretched my arms back and forth. Then I smoothed my clothes. Okay, is that okay?

“Yes, please come in.”

As soon as Jeong Se-yeon gave permission, the office door creaked open.

And there was a man who was silently looking at Jeong Se-yeon with a weary face, holding tightly to the doorknob of the office.

That man is the boyfriend of Lee Ji-hyun, who is praised as the best hunter in Korea, and is also a rising dark horse these days.

“Welcome, Seojun.”

It was Han Seo-jun.