I Was Betrayed But It's Okay haha

Chapter 49

“Thank you for your hard work today.”

I could see that her expression seemed much better than yesterday.

Yoo Hana.

‘Is it because Lee Sooah barged in today...?’

Regardless, it was good for me.

“Yes.”@@@@

“Then, see you tomorrow.”

“Yes.”

After our brief exchange, we parted ways.

“Phew. Today was quite eventful as well. I wonder how Hunter Class 6 is doing.”

Suddenly, the Blue Guild office came to mind.

Although I had a very brief experience there, the atmosphere was vastly different from what I was currently involved in.

It had its own charm.

‘After all, working beside Yoo Hana is just temporary...’

I recalled when Yoo Hana had asked if I had any thoughts about working as a manager.

‘Hmm. Being a manager... that might not be a bad idea.’

‘Still, I have a lot of points right now.’

Working as Yoo Hana’s manager would certainly be enjoyable.

Not just for me, but quite a few people would want that too.

However, I had a surplus of points built up.

For now, I decided to throw all of them into investments and think about what to do with the remainder.

‘I’ll invest my points this weekend.’

I’ve been so busy lately that I haven’t had time to thoroughly go through the massive skill tree.

I felt that only with a longer period like the weekend could I properly focus on my Hunter skills.

*

“Oh. Ms. Sooah.”

Upon arriving at the Blue Guild, I spotted Sooah standing alone.

As expected, she seemed to be waiting for me again today.

“Oh. You haven’t left yet?”

It wasn’t as late as yesterday, but I was technically about to miss the end of work hours.

“Hey~ Hunter Baek Jihoon. Didn’t you say you’d prepare dinner for us today?”

“Oh, right.”

I remembered what I had said yesterday.

‘Ha... I just blurted that out in a rush.’

I had been so busy lately.

There was nothing prepared for dinner or anything.

My expression naturally turned awkward.

“Come on! Let’s go! I’m all set!”

Sooah looked genuinely excited, wearing a bright expression.

“But I’ve been so busy with work lately that I didn’t get a chance to prepare... maybe next time...”

“Oh~ Then we can just go grocery shopping together~ Hehe. Let’s take my car!”

“Ah... Yes...”

For some unknown reason, feeling the pressure and urge from Sooah, I found myself agreeing to her plan.

‘What? Is this an incredibly expensive car?’

Of course, it was.

It’s Sooah, after all.

She wouldn’t be driving anything cheap.

What surprised me wasn’t just the high-end car itself, but that she had previously taken the subway rather than using this.

‘Are you kidding me? Why take the subway when you have this?’

“Me? Ugh. Why would she come here? We don’t get along, and I’m not a fan~ I feel like it would just ruin the atmosphere.”

“Aha. You seem a bit burdened by that.”

“Hah, what are you talking about? Me? Compared to her? No. I’m above her. I’ve always been better than Yoo Hana, you know? I’ve never lagged behind her as a Hunter.”

I tried to break the awkward silence, but it was getting increasingly strange.

“Well, that might be true, but since you moved into the entertainment industry, hasn’t Yoo Hana been doing better?”

“Baek Jihoon, you must not read the news. I’m doing great. What are you talking about? Did you see what the photographer said? I would do fantastic as a celebrity too! The only reason I’m still in Team A is because I have a lot of responsibility toward my team. Ugh. It’s ridiculous.”

Sooah opened the window, showing her frustration.

“Hah. That won’t do. Baek Jihoon, I somehow have to prove how much better I am than Yoo Hana because of you. Hah... I can’t believe this. And tell Yoo Hana to come! Whether she joins our guild or not, I’ll take her down. I’m not scared at all. What are you even saying?”

It felt like she was starting to ramble in circles.

I felt like I had accidentally pressed her ‘frustration button.’

‘Sigh... Does Sooah really seem to like me...?’

I began to observe her behavior closely.

‘Or maybe she just really dislikes Yoo Hana...?’

While I was curious, I didn’t think this was the right time to ask.

‘Maybe later... I should find a way to ask subtly...’

“Hah, but, Baek Jihoon?”

“Yes?”

“I have something I want to ask you.”

Just as I was lost in thought, Sooah suddenly spoke up.

“Yeah? What is it?”

I waited for her question.

“Well~ Both Yoo Hana and I have been seen in person, right?”

“Yes.”

“Then between the two of us, who do you think is prettier? Who’s your type?”

Pff.

I nearly spat out the coffee I was drinking.

That was a question I never expected.

“Uh? Why are you asking that all of a sudden?”

“Just~ I’m curious~ It’s okay to be curious sometimes. Hurry up and answer me. Come on.”

She looked as if she would chop me up right there if I didn’t respond.

‘Sigh. I really need to answer this carefully.’

‘What’s the thought behind this question?’

‘No, it really feels like she likes me. It’s clear. That’s why she asked that question.’

‘But isn’t she denying it? She keeps saying it’s not her...?’

“Hmm...”

I thought hard about my answer.

It felt like I needed to say the right thing to keep things good moving forward.

‘Maybe I should play hard to get.’

If I just throw out what she wants to hear, it would seem like I’m being led along.

That wouldn’t do.

I need to make her reveal her own thoughts.

‘Now, Ms. Sooah, what’re your feelings?’

I looked at Sooah and prepared to answer.

She was waiting with a look that showed she was highly expectant.

“I think Yoo Hana is a bit more to my liking.”

“Wha?????”

Screeeech.

She suddenly slammed the brakes in the middle of the road.

‘Damn.’