S-Class Except Me Chapter 92

Rick, who had been messing around all along, presented a hopeful future to the worried research director. 

 

“Today will be the last day anyway. Kim should retire now and think about sitting on a cash cow.”

 

“…Retirement?” 

 

“I’m going to help you when you go into the dungeon this time.”

 

The research director looked back at Haeun.

 

“You use the gate in the mountain, right? What grade is it?”

 

“It’s C-Class.” 

 

It’s low for Haeun, but it’s an infinitely high difficulty for average E-Class reawakening requesters. 

 

“Is that so? But simply sending them into a dungeon doesn’t mean they will awaken unconditionally. That means careful control is required. I knew it when I awakened once.” 

 

“W, what is it?”

 

“I don’t need to tell you that, do I?”

 

And actually, she doesn’t know.

 

The research director crumpled his face. Haeun said as she leaned back in her chair. 

 

“Anyway, wouldn’t it be something to be proud of if the result of this experiment was a successful reawakening?” 

 

Successful re-awakening of all members.

 

The research director widened his eyes at Haeun’s random chatter. It was a sweet and seductive story, like an apple with honey. 

 

With that level of achievement, it seemed that it would be possible to calm the dissatisfaction of investors who were impatient with the results and obtain a grace period to concentrate on research.

 

But he can’t believe that the amazing Jung Haeun is making such a sweet offer. 

 

The research director asked cautiously.

 

“What do you want?”

 

Haeun made a circle with her thumb and index finger and winked several times as if she were giving him a hint. The research director’s eyebrows twitched.

 

[The Constellation ‘Mutant of the Abyss’ points to Haeun’s head, saying that she looks like Rick in just one day.]

 

‘Even though it seems frivolous, this is the best excuse.’

 

If the reason is money, most will understand. She would rather be looked down upon.

 

“And it would be better to clean up here and go somewhere else. It’s easy to find.”

 

“Really… Is it really possible for everyone to reawaken?”

 

“Let’s try it. But I think I can do it.” 

 

The research director was gradually persuaded by Haeun’s confident attitude, which seemed to have nothing to do with kneeling at all. Even Haeun was an EX. EX might have a special secret. 

 

Haeun laughed inwardly as she looked at the research director, who was in conflict.

 

‘What do you mean, everyone is reawakening?’

 

If Awakening is given to everyone just because they want it, Haeun would never have to suffer as the only non-Awakened person in her family. 

 

Most of what she said to the research director was a lie. Haeun didn’t know about the awakening method.

 

She knew that they would awaken through a bilateral or one-way contract with the Constellation, but even to Haeun, who had her own Constellation, the Constellation was unknown. 

 

And there won’t be any people going inside the gate in the first place. Because Haeun won’t just sit there and watch people go in search of a place to die on their own two feet.

 

“…All right.” 

 

Finally, the research director made a decision.

 

“Okay, then, would you like to coordinate the details with me, Kim?”

 

Rick, somehow full of energy, took the baton and proceeded with the negotiations.

 

Haeun looked pitifully at Rick, who was dreaming in vain. It looks like he’s trying to get away, but  the only place Rick will go is prison.

 

Haeun, who had already confirmed that there was no Jung Sehyun among the test subjects, said. 

 

“I want to meet the researchers here.”

 

“Then let me guide you to the staff cafeteria. It’s lunch distribution time, so we’ll all be together soon.”

 

And when she arrived at the cafeteria, Haeun was taken aback.

 

“Kyaa! Hunter Jung Haeun!” 

 

“Hunter-nim! I love you!” 

 

Rumors that Haeun had already appeared at the research center had already spread among people. In particular, her popularity peaked as rumors circulated that she directly participated in and helped with the re-awakening experiment. 

 

“Hunter is the savior of our research! I believe in you, Hunter!”

 

 “Oh, Kid. You’re really popular, huh?” 

 

“Phew.”

 

Haeun sighed at the enthusiastic response, which wouldn’t have pleased her at all. It was as if she had become the head of a pseudo-religion with fanatics. 

 

“I know.”

 

“Kyaaaaa!” 

 

“Everyone believes in me!”

 

“Wow!!”

 

Still, she answered calmly. Acting was more fun than she thought. 

 

Haeun, who hadn’t eaten anything but coffee with sleeping pills all day, hurriedly ate the food she had received for lunch and looked around. 

 

However, no matter how keenly she sharpened her senses and searched, there was no one she could think of as Jung Sehyun.

 

‘Where on earth is he hiding?’

 

At this point, she’s starting to get really worried.

 

Haeun glanced back at Rick and the research director. 

 

“What do you mean by 30% extra? Are you crazy?”

 

“Come on. You’re like an amateur. This is a special situation. That’s rather a lot of discounts from this side.”

 

Since they’d been fighting for a while, they seemed to be preoccupied. If it’s now, she thinks it’s okay to get out of it a little bit.

 

“Oh, I suddenly want to go to the bathroom.”

 

Haeun quietly got up from her seat and pretended to go to the bathroom. Now, even if it means she will get lost, she intends to search the building for Jung Sehyun. 

 

However, when Haeun stepped out into the hallway, the door to the connected lab burst open, and suddenly a hand popped out. Haeun, who was dragged into the room in an instant, opened her eyes wide. 

 

He raised his index finger to his lips, as if telling her to be quiet.

 

“Shh.”

 

It was the first time she had seen him. But somehow the energy is intimate.

 

“Sehyun?”

 

The overlaid illusion was erased, and Jung Sehyun, who smiled beautifully, appeared. 

 

“I barely met you, Noona.”

 

“You’re the real Sehyun! Where have you been so far! I was looking for you!” 

 

“I was busy with work.”

 

Jung Sehyun took a small USB from his chest and showed it to Haeun. 

 

As expected, Jung Sehyun! He’s good on his own, even if he doesn’t ask her to. Haeun’s face brightened.

 

“Good job!”

 

“By the way, what was Noona doing? Why didn’t you cover your face? And why are people bowing down to you?”

 

“Ah that… I boasted that I would reawaken everyone.”

 

“Is that possible?”

 

“What do you mean? Of course it’s a lie.”

 

Haeun briefly told Jung Sehyun about what had happened from last night to this morning. After hearing the explanation, Jung Sehyun raised a voice of concern. 

 

“Will it be okay… What if people really believe it? It might get in trouble if word spreads about Noona’s awakening with an awakening broker.” 

 

“It’s okay. It’s not the truth anyway, who would believe what people here say. Besides, even if people spread rumors, wouldn’t they just sit back and watch the mention of Brian Nelson as an awakening broker?”

 

In fact, it was Brian Nelson who hired an awakening broker to intentionally put his daughter in the dungeon to awaken her.

 

If the facts come out, he will face immediate criminal charges for violating the Non-Awakened Protection Act, as well as being accused of being a heartless father.

 

He could try to blame Haeun, but then Baek Soyeon and Baek Doohan wouldn’t tolerate it.

 

After all, it is a handshake no matter which way he chooses, so all he can do is erase the facts related to the broker itself.

 

“If he doesn’t want to quit his political life, he’ll take care of it himself. More than that, you, Sehyun! Why didn’t you call me? I was worried something had happened. Could it be that you threw away the ring I gave you?”

 

“No way.”

 

Jung Sehyun slipped off his shoes and showed Haeun the ring hidden under his feet.

 

“I’m keeping it carefully. I didn’t receive the call  because I was afraid that others would suspect it. And I was a bit busy yesterday… Anyway, I’m sorry.”

 

“I’m glad you’re okay, but…”

 

Haeun glanced at Jung Sehyun’s feet. Why did he hide the rings Haeun gave to the entire family inside his shoes, and even under the soles of his feet?

 

‘Seo Dojoon isn’t even a family member, but he took care of it properly…’

 

It hurt a bit.

 

Anyway, she met Jung Sehyun, whom she was looking for. Jung Sehyun had already obtained the internal data of the research institute.

 

Since they have completed everything Hwang Soomin asked for, they can just go back as it is.

 

However, as she was about to leave, countless people gathered here and grabbed Haeun’s ankles.

 

Can I leave them here like this?

 

Rick’s key to open the dungeon is still in Haeun’s hands, but there is a gate here on the island as well. It’s not high, but it’s not low, it’s a mid-level C-Class dungeon.

 

If Haeun disappears, the researchers will realize that they have been tricked and run away. But will they take the people they brought here and run away together?

 

If, by any chance, the remaining people are overcome with evil and enter the gate to challenge themselves to re-awaken… 

 

She thought that maybe a major accident might happen.

 

“Sehyun-ah, can you call Hunter Hwang Soomin from here?”

 

Jung Sehyun shook his head.

 

“I can’t call him. It seems that there is a communication jamming device installed on this island.”

 

“Is Item also not working?”

 

“Mmhm.”

 

Haeun was disappointed.

 

Of course, Haeun had no obligation to guarantee the lives of the people gathered here. For non-Awakeners, the Awakeners were responsible for choosing the dungeon.

 

However, if there are countless injured or dead because of what she ignored… It will surely remain as the second trauma for Haeun after middle school.

 

As expected, she should have to close the gate too. And before that, she needs to get rid of the people here first.

 

Haeun, who had made up her mind, said to Jung Sehyun.

 

“Sehyun-ah, can you go out and bring him?”

 

“Guild leader-nim?”

 

“Yes. There was a motor boat at the pier. It’s small enough to cross the sea, but if it’s you, Sehyun, you’ll be able to do it.”

 

“Why do you say that I’m going out alone? What about Noona?”

 

Haeun said it firmly in a cold voice.

 

“I have to stay here.”