Level Up Monster
Chapter 44
On a promised day with Kim Yu-Rin and dinner, Sae-Jin is busy paying attention to her clothes, even checking the pages of a fashion magazine. Although, her careful attention was nothing more than dressing up the same as on those pages …
'…That's not bad?'
Surprisingly, she looks better than she thought, but not because she had plastic surgery or suffered from a case of narcissism.
Whatever the reason, the height of his Human Shape had grown by 2 cm to 183, and his entire body had become quite spacious making any outfit look good for him.
'But, that's really weird. '
He slowly scratched his sharper jawline than usual and lightly questioned himself. It felt like even his face had undergone an invisible change.
'… Almost that's how the human version of the wolf might be…'
Wuooong
But his mind could no longer be maintained as the phone placed on the table shook.
[I'll be there soon. Where are you currently, Mr Sae-Jin?]
It was a business-like message from Kim Yu-Rin.
After sending a quick reply, he pocketed his phone and stepped out of the house.
*
After arriving first, Kim Yu-Rin waits for Sae-Jin inside the restaurant. When she texted him and told him to order because he was okay with anything, he did just that when a call came into his phone.
He wonders if it is Kim Sae-Jin, but when he sees it, it is actually from a man named Chae Young-Ho, a Knight Chief of Team 3. The Chairman is one of the sub-divisions of the High Level ranking, and this indicates the position of the High Level head.
"… Oww, ** * *."
His forehead creased as he looked at the three words on the phone screen.
Chae Young-Ho's.
Although his position as a Highest Tier was much higher, as his career spanned over 25 years, he was not a person who could be treated badly.
Moreover, this man was one of the types who skillfully made use of all his considerable experience in manipulating the flow of conversation that made him a difficult customer to talk to. Even if they were in the same Knight Order, he really did not like this man.
"Hello."
He thought hard to ignore it, but in the end, he answered the call. He was the type of person who came to disturb if he didn't. It was much better for him to end it with a phone call than through the ordeal of talking face-to-face with her.
– "Oh, it's you, Yu-Rin. So, I heard. You'll meet with the chairman of the Society Kim Sae-Jin, huh?"
He took a long breath from the beginning.
Even though he was in a higher position, he always called out to him with almost no recognition of his superior position. (TL: this whole exchange between Kim Yu-Rin and Chae Young-Ho is very difficult for TL, because that person uses a very patronizing speech pattern to treat Yu-Rin like a child. I did what I could, but .. oh well .)
And if he shows displeasure, then he will repeat endlessly: "I've known you since you were 13 …"
Know what exactly? He had forever tried to control her; but seeing that she was a peer of his father, there was not much he could do.
"… I'll see him."
That was why, all he could do was wail and resign to accept it as a case of 'the age before beauty'.
– "Since the call was completed, the meeting has not started, am I right? But you have to let me know first when you make an appointment with Kim Sae-Jin. You also know very well the equipment problems our people suffer from. For example, Young-Jin's weapon he bought two weeks ago is already broken … "
"… It has been only two years since Knight Young-Jin became the top Mid Tier. What happened then was normal. You already know this, so why did you bring it?"
– "Hu-uh. That's exactly one of the many problems you have, Yu-Rin. You think it's okay for us to play the waiting game. Just tell me where you are. I think it would be better for us if I went there personally. Wouldn't Kim Sae-Jin be happier to talk to two important figures of the Knight Order? A promising gem like him needs to be well nurtured early on. "
So, that's the real intention.
Of course, Chae Young-Ho was an outstanding individual during his childhood that allowed him to become a High Knight. But when the aging process takes a toll on her who has no special nature to return to, she is forced to rely solely on her personal connections to survive until now …
It goes without saying that the connection is truly amazing. Even if he caused disharmony within the Raven Knight Order like he did now, Yu-Rin's father couldn't dispose of the man just because of that point alone.
The words that best describe Chae Young-Ho's relationship are – 'founding members of the Society, Trilogy'. Nothing important, really.
– "There is also a problem Kim Sae-Jin has a deep relationship with the Alchemist Goblin. That means you yourself are definitely not enough. By the way, Yu-Rin, I asked where you are, so why don't you answer me? "
"……… Ahhhh, so, where is this, you ask …"
Just in time, he heard the sound of bells from the entrance of the restaurant. Yu-Rin turns her eyes over there.
It was Kim Sae-Jin.
"Oh, he's here! Talk to you later."
– "He's there? Hey, wait …"
Yu-Rin hangs up immediately.
He stands up from his chair to greet Sae-Jin. This guy is too flashy even from a distance – after all, the guy was built like a champion athlete.
"Have you waited long?"
As he smiled and sat on the opposite side, a familiar scent invaded the woman's senses.
"Oh, no. I just arrived too."
He also answered with a smile.
*
Unlike the previous expectations of awkward things, there were many topics to discuss for both of them. Like, how did he find Leviathan's summoning circle, whether or not the Blacksmith Orc did join the Society, what Sae-Jin's plan was to move forward, and if the Goblin Alchemist disliked the Raven Knight Order, etc., etc, etc …
Kim Sae-Jin answered as honestly as possible. Although dinner was only 30 minutes, the results achieved during that time were still real.
"I joined the Union .. I think it's going to be difficult."
After a great dinner ends, Yu-Rin has to bash it out with great difficulty outside the restaurant.
"… is that? That's kind of sorry, but it's inevitable, I guess. Oh, by the way, this. Please take this."
Surprisingly, Sae-Jin did not show the slightest hint of bad mood upon receiving her answer.
No, he gave her a gift instead.
With the Orc Smithing Technique, it was possible for him to use other materials other than metal so he made a special gift for her.
Yu-Rin curiously looks down at the box already in her arms.
"It's a gift, to make sure the Raven Order and my people can enjoy friendly relations."
"Eh? Oh ... I'm grateful, but .. I haven't prepared anything …"
He reached into his pocket in hopes of finding something but unfortunately, obviously nothing.
"It's okay. It's not too expensive anyway. Oh, right .. This is something else too."
After noticing her reaction with a satisfied expression for a while, Sae-Jin takes out a piece of paper from her inner pocket and hands it to her.
"And what is this …?"
This paper, treated in a special layer, could only be written with Mana. That is one of the security features applied to important contract documents.
"… Weapon application form?"
Yu-Rin confusedly reads the letters written on the form before straightening her neck with a surprised face.
"Yes. Miss Yu-Rin can use it for herself, or give it to a subordinate that you think is promising. After you fill out the type of weapon of choice as well as the fighting style, you can send it to me. Then I'll I'll spread it to the Blacksmith. "
"Uh .. Is that okay? But …"
Mr. Sae-Jin is not an Iron Man. He swallowed these words and simply stared at the man with a pair of very round eyes.
"It's okay. The blacksmith said she was a fan of Miss Yu-Rin, so she could take the time to make at least one weapon for you."
"Well, thank you very much. Oh, and please thank the Iron Man too."
Politely lowering her head, Yu-Rin carefully pockets the application form inside her coat.
*
Hye-Rin: ⸢Please give me !!! ⸥
Seung-Ho: ⸢No, it has to be me! My weapon is almost destroyed as we speak !! ⸥
Hyu-Rin: ⸢ Who are you going to hide here ?! Scram!!⸥
As soon as she returns home, Yu-Rin takes a photo of the application form Sae-Jin gave her and uploads it to a private chat room for Team 1. Predictably, all hell breaks out. When he checked after the shower, there was an unread 999+ message in his inbox.
Yu-Rin reads the content with the content expression, before posting a new message while looking rather serious.
⸢One week from today – I will give this form to the person who reached the highest position in the internal ranking. ⸥
And their reaction was quick. The eleven members of Team 1, who did not even bother to answer no matter what crazy antics were used during normal time, all showed a positive response within 0. 1 second.
"He-wah …"
Shaking his head and saying "these people are helpless", Yu-Rin still has a full smile on her face.
"Ah. I forgot."
She just remembered the box gift Sae-Jin gave her. To blame only for the ridiculous impact that a piece of paper has …
"Could it be a piece of equipment?"
Yu-Rin picks up the box and climbs onto the sofa. Without much thought, he opened the lid.
"…"
His mind slowed down for a second or two.
Because, inside this box, it was neither equipment, nor a weapon; no, there was a very cute harp seal doll inside. No, on closer inspection, it's not a seal. It really resembled one, but not a feather, it was scales.
Whatever it was, she still felt it was extremely adorable. And so, Kim Yu-Rin finally hugged the doll tightly without even realizing it.
And only after long hugging the doll did she find a card in the box.
There is a beautiful magic spell cast on this doll that will help you calm your mind and help restore stamina while you are nearby. This will show great results if you put it near you when going to sleep.
It was the first doll Yu-Rin received as a gift in her life.
*
Another month has passed. There's been a lot of change.
First, Sae-Jin receives over-the-top celebrations from Monster Store employees for her ranking rise to the top Mid Tier. Later, his Union rank also rose, from D- to D. Of course, the Blacksmith Orc produced two more weapons, as promised.
One of them was Zweihander who was given a Middle Quality rating. It was for Knight Joo Ji-Hyuk who had come to meet Sae-Jin at that time. To match his fighting style, the weapon was inspired by the following attributes – 'Sturdiness Enhancement', 'Material Destruction', 'Heavy Reduction' and 'Stamina Recovery'; four attributes that would shine brightly on the front lines.
The appearance of Joo Ji-Hyuk after receiving his weapon, which with enormous tears threatened to come out of his wet eyes, was, everything is an unforgettable sight that Sae-Jin finds rather difficult to stay and bear witness to at the same time.
The other weapon is a High Quality product, a long sword. And this one went to a top Mid Tier ranked Knight named Yi Hye-Rin who was a subordinate of Kim Yu-Rin. He was apparently someone famous enough to make TV commercials.
The single attribute embedded within this sword was 'Bending', level C. This longsword would twist and bend according to his will, which made it difficult to predict where it would attack.
Yi Hye-Rin must have found the weapon to be very fond of her because Sae-Jin received her three-page handwritten letter the next day. For some reason, the letter also contained a selfie, a signed signature, and his personal phone number.
'I might be an artist at this level. '
And now ... Sae-Jin is laughing while reading the reaction from the Internet.
The photos of both Yi Hye-Rin and Joo Ji-Hyuk uploaded to the SNS caused an uproar not only locally but also abroad.
"… But, what the hell is this?"
It had been a long time since he had last read the comment section, but as he read more, his eyes saw something rather strange.
– A comrade I know is a Knight in the Order of Raven, and he says that as long as you have dinner with Kim Sae-Jin, he will give you a weapon, just like that. He will provide you with an application form, and when you fill it out, your weapon of choice will be made for you. I even saw that photo. [Selected 539 Retracted 113]
The boy I know is Lycan. He'll find you and kill you. He's gonna tear you apart like he did with those vampires, so what's he gonna do, eh?
└ ;; I am currently serving Knight, and even I heard the rumors as well. The fool above me must have been an escaped mental patient.
└F * ck off. Eat with him and you get the application form. That's the truth . But it should be very difficult to eat with it.
"Who wrote this piece of trash and thought it was the truth?"
Still, he found all this funny, so he just chuckled and moved on to the next article.
