The Player Who Stands Above All

Chapter 186

-Why is it that Gaia, who is moving desperately, is moving so passively, unlike the one called the great sun?

'I know, right? Judging by the fact that he told them to find Gaia's hero and sent these three, it seems he clearly knows what kind of method Gaia used.'

He didn't consider the possibility that the three had moved like this in the future world as well.

Because if they had come in the past and moved as planned, Cheon Yuhwa would have moved to stop their movements, even if it meant giving up on preparing for the large-scale dungeon break.

"Sigh, this is a problem I can't solve even if I think about it."

There were too few clues.

Even if he tried to guess the intention, the only thing he knew was the name 'great sun', which didn't even sound like a name.

'I'll have to look through Raven's memories, which I had passed over thinking they were unnecessary, as soon as possible.'

Lee Shin stretched lightly, thinking that he would be busy for a while, and loosened his stiff body.

"Still, I think I've roughly organized the important information."

-There's so much information that it's taking a long time to organize it.

Whether it was because organizing the information was boring, or because he didn't like the fact that only the two of them were eating delicious food, Irehgue grumbled and tapped the back of Lee Shin's head with his tail.

Of course, no matter how hard Irehgue hit, there was no shock, so Lee Shin just ignored his rebellion.

"Ah, there's something I forgot to check, Raven."

"Wha-aht ish it, oppa?"

Lee Shin, who had been lost in thought for a moment, stared blankly at Raven, who was munching with her cheeks puffed out like a squirrel, and then lowered his eyes for a moment.

At some point, all the food on the table had disappeared.

"…Were you hungry?"

"I wash a wittle hungwy, but it wash't that bad."

"Really?"

Then why did you eat all of this?

Even my share.

Gulp-

As Lee Shin stood still, looking at the empty plate, Raven swallowed what was in her mouth and then said.

"Because it's the first time I'm eating a meal made by my family for me, I didn't want to leave any."

"Is that so?"

"Yes."

As Raven looked straight at him and said that, Lee Shin asked Irehgue for help.

'What should I do? I'm a little uncomfortable talking to someone who's so honest without hiding anything.'

-She's the younger sister you chose. Endure it with grit and determination.

At that, Irehgue snorted as if it were out of the question and said.

-And in the first place, didn't you know that this one has a severe lack of affection for her family. I don't know what you're talking about all of a sudden, you who even made a plan to use that.

Lee Shin, who had only been scolded by Irehgue, looked at Raven and asked.

"Uhm, anyway, there's one last thing I want to ask…"

"Yes, it's okay to say it, oppa."

At Raven's words, Lee Shin said, holding up two fingers.

"The orders you received from the temple were to create an LV. 5 dungeon to accelerate the invasion of Earth, and to find and report on Gaia's hero, whom the great sun had personally spoken of. These two are correct, right?"

"Yes, and they said to capture Gaia's hero alive if possible and transport them to the temple."

At Lee Shin's words, Raven answered that and nodded her head obediently.

Lee Shin, who had finished confirming that much, nodded his head.

"Hmm, as expected, it seems it's best to use the mission Raven received."

-What are you going to do now?

At Irehgue's words, Lee Shin said with a wide, playful smile.

"Of course, based on this information, we have to create a stage where we can play to our heart's content."

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"Hoo, hello?"

-Oh, judging by your voice, you seem to be doing well.

Pajik-

At Lee Shin's words, Lee Hyunyoung felt something in her dazed mind being pulled taut.

If she had her way, she would have cursed a bucketful and then hung up the phone immediately, but she couldn't do that.

-No, Master. I wasn't trying to run away. I was just going to the bathroom for a moment…

-It's fine to make excuses, but don't stop your hands. If you spit while making excuses and the reagent is ruined, I'll deduct it from your salary, so keep that in mind.

…Because if she hung up the phone, she would have to go back to that hell of an experiment.

"Thanks to you saying something unnecessary, I've been up all night, unable to sleep a wink, because my master has been tormenting me. If my skin gets bad, I'll sue you, so be prepared to see me in court next time."

-Even if I'm sued, I can make it innocent with my connections, so it's better not to waste your money unnecessarily. Society is more corrupt than you think, and most things can be covered up with money and connections.

"Sigh, if only you couldn't talk…"

Lee Hyunyoung complained to Lee Shin, who had created this situation, but he retorted like a sly old fox.

"So what's the reason you called me? I'm tired, so please make it as short… no, as long as possible."

-Huh? If you're tired, shouldn't I make it short?

-Master, can I go to the bathroom for a moment? I drank too much of your special fatigue recovery potion, and I'm getting a signal.

-No. Go after you've shaken the reagent you're shaking until it turns red.

-An urgent red light has turned on in my head.

-My experiment is more important than you peeing your pants. So shut up and shake it quickly before I dye your nose red with your fatigue.

At the sound of Lee Rion's and Crowley's conversation, which was faintly heard beyond the door, Lee Hyunyoung said in a life-weary voice.

"It's just something like that. It's complicated and difficult to explain, so just let it go."

-Hmm… alright.

Since she had said so herself, Lee Shin decided to just let it go.

"No, so why did you call me! This is the third time I'm asking, you know? If you don't tell me quickly, I'm just going to hang up."

-Ah, it's nothing much, I just called because there's something I want to ask you.

"You have something you want to ask me?"

At Lee Shin's words, Lee Hyunyoung asked back with a puzzled expression.

As far as Lee Hyunyoung knew, there were many amazing people around Lee Shin.

In contrast, Lee Hyunyoung was lacking in both skill and knowledge, and she herself knew that well.

'Did he call me, the most approachable one, because it might be rude to call suddenly? No, this oppa isn't someone who cares about such things.'

Lee Hyunyoung thought for a moment, but she couldn't find a suitable answer, and in the end, she decided to ask directly.

"Why did you call me?"

-I thought about it. Among the people around me, you're the most normal person, so I called.

For reference, Lee Shin's list included Cheon Yuhwa, Lee Sieun, Arachne, Uriel, and others.

"Are you complimenting me right now?"

-Well, if you think of it positively, it's probably a compliment.

"Hmm…"

Although Lee Hyunyoung paused with a suspicious tone, Lee Shin just ignored it with a laugh.

"So why are you suddenly looking for a normal person?"

-Ah, it's nothing much, I just wanted to ask what normal girls do for fun on their days off. Or it's fine if you tell me things you particularly want to do or places you want to go.

"…Huh?"

At Lee Shin's completely unexpected words, Lee Hyunyoung was momentarily at a loss for words.

At that, Lee Shin, thinking it was strange, checked the screen to see if the call had been disconnected, but the call was properly connected.

'What's this? There's no reason for this oppa to suddenly call me and ask something like this. No, don't tell me…'

While Lee Shin was puzzled, Lee Hyunyoung's head was moving faster than ever before.

-What, I can't hear anything all of a sudden, is something wrong?

"Huh? Uh, uh?! No, nothing's wrong!"

Lee Hyunyoung answered, shouting at the phone in a hurry without realizing it.

"Th, then why are you suddenly asking something like that?"

-Uhm, that's…

Lee Shin recalled the situation from a little while ago.

After finishing the information check that was also a conversation, Lee Shin had planned to buy the things Raven needed and then show her around the city, telling her to play to her heart's content today since he would be busy from now on.

And at the same time, he was planning on finding a way to set the stage while refreshing his mind.

But Lee Shin's perfect plan had hit a snag before it even started.

'What do women, no, what do normal people usually do for fun?'

Although he was thinking of doing something for Raven, he didn't know what would be good to do.

In the first place, Lee Shin had been living a life far from the normal course of life since before the game came out.

-I just need a reference.

Lee Shin, thinking that it would be too long to explain the whole situation, chose to just evade it appropriately out of annoyance.

"Huhu, really? Is that so?"

At Lee Shin's words, Lee Hyunyoung said in a voice mixed with laughter, as if she were expecting something.

'As expected, my thoughts are right!'

And it was true that she was expecting something.

'He's trying to do something for me because he's sorry about today, but he doesn't know what to do, so he's asking in a roundabout way, right? If that's the case, I can't not help him.'

"Alright! I'll tell you everything, so you have to open your ears and listen carefully."

"Huh? Really?"

Although Lee Shin was a little bothered by Lee Hyunyoung's strangely giddy tone, he quietly closed his mouth, thinking that it would be difficult to know what he wanted if he interrupted her now.

And so, for about 30 minutes, Lee Hyunyoung poured out everything she was thinking.

"How was it? Was it helpful?"

-Yes, quite a bit.

"Huhu, of course. Then I'll hang up now."

-Alright, you rest too.

At Lee Shin's customary greeting, Lee Hyunyoung gave a completely unexpected answer.

"No, I'll try a little harder."

-…Really?

"Yes, I feel like I've regained some strength after talking on the phone."

Lee Hyunyoung said, giggling.

It was true that she had regained a little strength.

'With this oppa's personality, he might tease me in front of me, saying he won't give it to me because I'm not working hard, so I have to live diligently for a while.'

And so, Lee Hyunyoung made a plan like a child preparing for Christmas.

-Well… alright, do as you please.

"Yes, I'll be working hard, see you later!"

And so, Lee Hyunyoung, who had finished her conversation with Lee Shin, let out the laughter she had been holding back during the phone call and muttered.

"Hehe. If I train hard, he'll do all the things I just said, right?"

"What are you talking about?"

"Kyaaak!"

At the sudden voice, Lee Hyunyoung was startled and took a wary pose, looking in the direction the voice came from.

There, Lee Sieun was standing with a face that looked similar to her usual expressionless face, but with slightly sharper eyes.

"G, gosh. You suddenly appeared here!"

"I was passing by after finishing my training and came because I heard a sound. But…"

Lee Sieun narrowed her eyes slightly and asked as if interrogating something.

"You, are you going to play somewhere with Smile?"

At those words, Lee Hyunyoung had a guilty expression as if her secret diary had been discovered, and then she quickly changed her expression and looked at Lee Sieun.

"Yes, if I do well this time, he said he would play with me."

Lee Hyunyoung looked at Lee Sieun and gave a blatant winner's smile.

Although their relationship was ambiguous to define in one word, to put it precisely, it was most accurate to say that they were rivals who wanted Lee Shin's attention.

While Lee Hyunyoung was giving Lee Sieun a victory speech.

"Then if I work hard too, I can get the same prize you just talked about on the phone, right?"

"…What?"

Lee Hyunyoung had a dazed expression, as if she hadn't thought that far.

As the tables were turned in an instant, Lee Sieun looked at Lee Hyunyoung and smiled lightly.

"Yiik! I'm going!"

"I'm going."

Seeing that, Lee Hyunyoung looked at Lee Sieun with eyes that sparked with fire, and Lee Sieun also narrowed her eyes and faced her.

"Are you done with the call?"

"Yes, let's go."

But the person who had set the two girls' hearts on fire with a single question was preparing to go play with someone else.