Chapter 05
Get lost, bitch!Get lost, bitch!
"Huff.. huff.. huff.."
Ji-Sun Na ran out of the base in a hurry.
Even though she had the superhuman body of a hunter, running full speed through the several kilometers of the base left her breathless. However, at this moment, she didn't care about being out of breath or tired. Her mind was filled with only one thing.
She had to stop him from leaving.
'I can't let him go like this.. Jin-Hyeon oppa..'
With that thought, Ji-Sun started running at full speed again. In this mountain village centered around the military base, his destination was obvious. A place he had to go through because he didn't have his own car.
That place was...
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"Hmm hmm hmm~"
Humming happily at the bus stop, I waited.
To be honest, I felt like dancing, but with a few eyes around, I had to restrain myself. Looking at my phone, waiting for the bus, I was mentally planning my next destination.
'Soon, I'll finally leave this dreadful place and head there. I should arrive by this evening, right?'
A place I'd always wanted to visit during my military service. Originally, it was a place I could only visit briefly during a hard-earned leave. But now, I could go there and stay without anyone complaining, and the thought filled me with joy.
But then...
Bang-!
"Ugh!"
A familiar and loud noise. Instinctively, I frowned, feeling my good mood dampen. And there she was. As expected, the sight of her.
Panting and looking down at me was Ji-Sun Na, one of the S-rank hunters I never wanted to see again. But, contrary to her usual loud entrance, her face today seemed different somehow.
The woman who usually raged like a mad dog looked oddly drained of malice. Curious, I spoke to her.
"...What's up with you? Did you take a sudden leave? What are you doing here.."
"Is.. is this true?"
"What?"
Annoyed by her sudden question, I asked back, and she shoved her phone in my face.
"This.. is this true? Are you really leaving?"
Showing me the resignation post I uploaded, she asked in a desperate voice. Feeling a bit exasperated, I replied.
"...Of course, it's true. What, did you think it was fake? Didn't our esteemed guild master tell you? I've been discharged. I'm no longer a soldier or a vice-commander."
Annoyed by her clueless question, I spoke harshly. The guild master ordered my discharge, I complied, and I left a resignation post as my final goodbye. It's a simple fact, but she ran all the way here to ask again, dampening my mood.
I started thinking she might be less intelligent than I thought.
But then...
"It... it was a mistake."
"...What are you talking about?"
"It was a mistake.. There must have been some mistake by the guild master. I... I'll go and talk to her, get this sorted out.. so..."
Speaking in a trembling voice, Ji-Sun Na pleaded.
Just hearing her ridiculous words made me frown automatically. She seemed scared because I, who had been playing the loyal dog, suddenly disappeared. Of course, she would be. There aren't many who can tolerate scum like her.
"Of course, it won't be easy, but I'll do my best. You don't want to be unemployed, right? So don't leave, stay with us.."
Desperately trying to convince me, Ji-Sun Na, but I threw the words I've wanted to say to her for a long time.
"Get lost, bitch."
"W-what?"
She looked blank, stunned by my unexpected words. Feeling a strange satisfaction, I poured out what I had been holding back.
"Get lost. I agreed to the discharge, and it's all processed. I have no intention of going back to that place. Stop spouting nonsense and go your own way."
My true feelings, without any filter. Ji-Sun Na's face turned pale like I'd never seen before. She seemed shocked, not expecting me to react this way.
Then I stood up, signaling I had no more to say, and moved past her. It was almost time for the bus. I wouldn't have to see her face again soon.
Then..
"Oppa."
"...?"
A trembling voice called from behind.
Surprised that the younger girl who always pretended to be older was now calling me oppa, I turned to look at her. Trembling, she continued in a pleading voice.
"Jin-Hyeon oppa.. please don't do this. We've been fine all this time. I know I was harsh, but I didn't mean it. I just wanted to get closer to you..."
"..."
Shaking not just her voice but her whole body, she pleaded. I remained silent, watching her, and she continued with a tearful voice.
"Please. Don't go. I'll do better. I won't force you to massage me or get angry anymore. Please stay with us, as you always have..."
Slap-!
The next moment, I slapped her. Though it wouldn't physically hurt her, given she was a hunter, it was enough to shock her.
Considering she was a psycho with anger issues, it was a risky move, but I knew she wouldn't retaliate in this situation. Shocked by my unexpected action, she stared blankly.
With a voice full of annoyance and anger, I told her what I had been holding back.
"Stop kidding yourself. Do you think saying it was a joke makes it okay? Do you know how many nights I've lost sleep because of you?".
"No.. no.. I didn't mean to.."
Tears streaming down her face, she shook her head. Looking straight into her eyes, I spoke with genuine anger.
"Here's a final piece of advice. Don't live your life like trash. Treating people like fools will get you hurt someday."
"..."
Unable to respond, she just cried.
With that, I boarded the bus that had just arrived without any hesitation. As the bus slowly departed, I heard her crying, but I felt no sympathy. I'd put up with it for four years. There was no reason to tolerate that trash any longer.
‘Still, thanks for giving me the chance to speak my mind one last time.’
With that, I finished my thoughts about the wretched 28th Guild. Closing the door on my miserable past, I focused on the future.. Meeting the people I want to meet, living the life I want to live.