“This, this… … .”

“Sword King! This is legitimate coverage. You must not interfere like this!”

“No matter how much coverage you do, you shouldn’t block people’s way.”

Swoop.

With that said, the pressure is getting stronger.

Sung Ji-han looked at this with interest.

‘I haven’t been playing for five years.’

The Sword King has definitely become stronger than before.

Of course, even after becoming this strong, I still haven’t reached the level of a Constellation Candidate.

I thought I could understand why he still maintains the No. 1 spot in the Warrior Rankings.

When Seong Ji-han walked along such an open road.

“Please, thank you for listening.”

“what. Of course you should.”

Seong Ji-ah, who was behind Yoon Se-jin, bowed her head slightly to him.

‘My sister is my brother-in-law… … No, did you ask Sejin hyung?’

Why did you do that to your ex-husband?

But my older sister speaks with respect after the divorce, but Yoon Se-jin is still half-hearted.

‘There’s that brother… … Why are your eyes like that? I’m left with no regrets.’

Yoon Se-jin looks at Seong Ji-ah with a smile and warm eyes.

His expression was 180 degrees different from when he pushed the reporters away, and people’s attention was focused on that.

“It’s been a while since those two divorced… … You mean you hang out often?”

“I heard it wasn’t even a fuss during the national team party last time.”

“Yoo Ji-hyeon told Sung Ji-ah to get rid of the lady, and she got slapped.”

“It wasn’t Seong Ji-ah who hit him, but the Sword King. … .”

“I heard that if it wasn’t for the half-elf, it would have lost its teeth.”

Even Seong Ji-han knew the stories the reporters were talking about.

‘I heard it directly from my sister on the day I returned.’

Seong Ji-ah was worried that it might become an article.

Fortunately, only chirashi circulated, and this content did not appear as an official article.

But the rumors are over, all the reporters know.

click. click.

Seong Ji-han, who saw some reporters taking pictures in that direction.

With a deep sigh, I approached the place where Yoon Se-jin was.

“Thank you for paving the way, Sword King.”

“From today, you will belong to the same guild, which is something you have to do. I wish you well in the future. Jihoon Kim.”

At the same time, after shaking hands with Yoon Se-jin, who reached out his hand.

Seong Ji-han greeted Seong Ji-ah, who was behind.

“Saintess, I have been a fan for a long time. I hope to go along well.”

[I’ll pretend to be a fan of you. In Kim Ji-hoon’s state, you’ll have to meet with that excuse.]

There was no link between Kim Ji-hoon and Seong Ji-ah.

Seong Ji-han sent a message to Seong Ji-ah that she would pretend to be a fan of Seongnyeo.

Sung Ji-ah heard that and smiled brightly, nodding her head slightly.

“ah… … ! I’m glad to hear you’re my fan. I also wish you well in the future.”

As we exchanged greetings in such a friendly atmosphere, I could feel Yoon Se-jin’s gaze watching us closely from behind.

Sung Ji-han did not attach much importance to this.

Jeongdonde said he was a fan and exchanged a handshake.

what’s wrong with this

“Then, let’s go.”

When Seong Ji-han entered the guild like that.

The conversation between Yoon Se-jin and Seong Ji-ah was audible.

“Did you two know each other?”

“No, I saw it for the first time today.”

“okay? I was shaking hands earlier, but your expression was so bright. In addition, you asked me to open the road earlier.”

“… … You say you’re my fan, so do you frown? I just asked because I was worried that work might end late today.”

“okay… … yes?”

no.

Are you doing that with a smile while shaking hands?

Sung Ji-han went inside, slightly frowning.

‘Terrible… … After I was sentenced to record destruction, did the memory of why I got divorced fade?’

Even cheating on her wasn’t enough, so she abandoned her daughter and went to Japan to get a divorce.

At that time, as if I had completely forgotten about it, I was dumbfounded at who was so obsessed with whom.

If it keeps going like that, I’ll have to give it a proper education.

By the time Seong Ji-han thought so.

“Ah, Jihoon Kim. Are you here? Everything is ready now… … !”

Lee Ha-yeon with a flushed face greeted him.

In her arms, a bundle of papers was cradled.

“Is that a contract by any chance?”

“yes. Take it slow and review it.”

Lee Ha-yeon guided Kim Ji-hoon to his seat and carefully handed over the contract.

swish swish

He turned over the paper roughly.

“It’s good. I will sign it.”

I took out the pen that was on the spot and picked it up.

* * *

“no… … Take a closer look though… … .”

“You must have adjusted it well on your own.”

Rather, Lee Ha-yeon looked at Kim Ji-hoon and told him to read the contract.

Shuk. Shuk.

It was after Seong Ji-han had already signed under the name of Kim Ji-hoon.

“Is there a press conference or something?”

“ah… … Yes, there are so many people coming.”

At the same time, Lee Ha-yeon lowered her head as if she was sorry.

“sorry. I tried to crack down on it, but some of the staff seemed to be talking about it outside.”

“Somehow, it seemed like too many.”

“If you feel uncomfortable, I will answer the reporters instead.”

“No, you will ask why you came here, but I have to answer. Instead, I’ll keep it short.”

“ah… … yes Then, as soon as I’m ready, I’ll go right away.”

Thanks to Kim Ji-hoon signing right away, the conference room has not yet been set up.

Lee Ha-yeon looked at Kim Ji-hoon and said cautiously.

“and… … It’s written in the contract, but now Kim Ji-hoon has a 5 percent stake in the standby guild.”

“Oh yeah? What did you give me so much for?”

The total stake in the standby guild given to Lee Ha-yeon was about 40 percent.

If you took 5% off of that, it would be a huge blood loss.

“no. I’d like to give you more here, but there’s something entangled in equity collateral… … this was my best sorry.”

“If that’s the case, it’s better. Just give me 1 percent.”

“It can’t be! No matter how much you recruit ‘special management target’, you have to show your sincerity as much as possible.”

At the same time, Lee Ha-yeon glanced at her surroundings and spoke softly to Kim Ji-hoon.

“however… … Did you meet Sophia a while ago?”

“yes. You came to our house earlier. They say you lived there before.”

“ah… … yes. I lived there once. I came to the guild earlier and said that it was amazing that we could give 10 times the amount of the waiting guild, but Kim Ji-hoon refused.”

“Well, I’ve been thinking about something.”

To be honest, I had no intention of leaving the Sword Palace and going to America, so that’s a big thing.

Seong Ji-han laughed and said to Lee Ha-yeon.

“Guild’s growth rate buff. Does that apply to me now?”

“ah… … no. I’ll send you a guild invitation right now.”

Let Lee Ha-yeon open the system window and touch it here and there.

[Do you want to join the standby guild?]

A message to join the guild appeared before Seong Ji-han’s eyes.

He clicks yes.

[A player designated as ‘Special Management’ has joined the guild.]

[The standby guild’s evaluation grade of the Government General will increase from B- to A.]

‘What is the evaluation grade of the Government General?’

A message came up saying that the level that hadn’t been there before had gone up.

Did each guild hang themselves to recruit half-elves because of this?

Seong Ji-han saw this message without much inspiration.

“and… … An A at once!”

Lee Ha-yeon was startled and jumped up from her seat.

“Did it go up a lot?”

“yes. yes… … ! I thought it would be a B+ if I climbed as high as possible, but how can I take 4 steps at once… … !”

Why is the evaluation of the Government-General of Korea so important? Lee Ha-yeon is almost crying.

“Good for you. But, did the growth rate buff apply?”

Sung Ji-han answered calmly and asked about guild buffs.

“Ah yes. It’s applied. I’ll give you focused growth as well!”

[It has been designated as the target of ‘Intensive Growth’.]

[The growth rate is greatly amplified.]

[You get a 1200% experience bonus.]

[Experience bonus has reached its limit.]

“1200 percent… … .”

12 times increase.

The low-level section will break through in an instant.

Seong Ji-han laughed at the buff effect.

“uh. Do you come out with an experience buff, 1200%?”

“yes.”

“Originally, 1000% was the limit… … The upper limit must have risen as the evaluation grade has risen!”

Lee Ha-yeon, who gave the buff, was surprised.

“Doesn’t that raise the threshold too?”

“yes… … Depending on the rating, the guild buff performance moves! I didn’t expect it to be so effective… … !”

When she opened the guild window with an excited expression and was checking all the details.

smart.

“Guild Master, the conference room is ready.”

“ah… … all right.”

Upon hearing that the preparations for the press conference were over, the two moved there.

Lee Ha-yeon, who has a bright expression on her face, and Kim Ji-hoon, who is standing next to her with a calm face.

The reporters at the conference room could guess what the contract had become just by looking at the faces of the two.

“I don’t know how long it’s been since we’ve had so many reporters in our guild.”

Lee Ha-yeon opened her mouth with a smile.

With a confident attitude, he informed reporters that he had signed a contract with Kim Ji-hoon.

“… … And as a result of signing a contract with Kim Ji-hoon, our guild’s Government General’s evaluation grade has risen to A.”

And let’s even reveal the fact that the government general’s evaluation grade has risen to A.

“A?”

“The standby guild’s rating must have been B-… … .”

“Even if it’s a male half-elf, can it go up 4 ranks just by recruiting one?”

“If you are designated as a target for special management, do you think the additional points are that high?”

When the reporters gathered at the press conference heard this, they began to mutter in unison.

No matter how much the male half-elf had a high bonus point.

How can you jump from B- to A?

‘If the Government General’s office would raise such an evaluation… … .’

‘Is Kim Ji-hoon that important?’

‘20% is the first in Korea, but there are many more than that in the world… … There must be a reason why this person is subject to special management.’

When reporters are watching Kim Ji-hoon closely with the rapid rise in ratings.

After Lee Ha-yeon’s briefing, the microphone passed to Kim Ji-hoon.

Then the reporters who saw this tried to ask questions at once.

Kim Ji-hoon looked around at them.

“I will only take three questions.”

3 fingers stretched out

“Three are a bit… … !”

“Then let’s just go. I need to level up.”

Meanwhile, Kim Ji-hoon tries to get up from his seat.

The reporters gathered like a cloud did not pay attention at all, and I could clearly feel the annoyance on their faces.

“No, a half-elf who levels up even while sleeping… … !”

“That person, but why are you so used to it? Were you famous before you became a half-elf?”

“No, not known at all… … .”

By the time reporters talk to each other like that.

“ruler. If you raise your hand from now on, I will choose randomly.”

Kim Ji-hoon urged him to ask a quick question with his arms crossed.

Then, one by one, the reporters raised their hands.

“Why did you choose the standby guild without listening to the suggestions of numerous guilds?”

“I’ve been a fan since before, and I like the growth rate buff.”

“How were the special management targets selected?”

“Ah, I will pass on this. It was designated by the Government General.”

“At American First, we want to proceed with the contract with Kim Ji-hoon even if we pay the penalty. No matter what the existing conditions, more than 10 times… … .”

“Oh, I’m not going. I will just be here.”

Kim Ji-hoon ended the answer with a quick-fire shot.

got up from the seat

“Then, I’m busy leveling up, so I’ll be gone.”

“Well, you passed the second question… … !”

“Pass is the answer.”

He passed the reporter’s question with a smile.

I looked at Lee Ha-yeon next to me.

“Master, is there a Battle.net connector for half-elves in the guild?”

“Ah yes. I will guide you there!”

“let’s go.”

Kim Ji-hoon walks as if he were at home, and Lee Ha-yeon hurriedly follows.

When the reporters are bursting with flashes to get at least this.

‘… … ah. Why do they look so similar?’

Sophia, who was standing with the guild officials.

Comparing Kim Ji-hoon’s smiling face with Seong Ji-han in the picture I received from him earlier.

He was making a puzzled expression.