Arena, Alien hunting

Returning to reality, it was the basement of the Korea Arena Research Institute.

I came out of the room and the examiners who were taking the exam with us were gathering and murmuring. Everyone was shocked by something.

“Mr. Hyunho. ”

Cha Ji-hye from the room approached me.

“Aren't you hungry? ”

“I'm fixing it.”

It's good to be honest.

“Should we go eat somewhere nice? ”

“I'll eat at home. I bought it before the exam. ”

“That's good, too. But other investigators seem shocked by the story, don't they? ”

“Of course, you will be informed by all investigators. ”

At that time, maintenance and Cha Jin-hyuk found us talking to other investigators.

The retainer shouts with a wave of his hand. It was a very bright look because he had completed an exam that he hadn't solved in a long time.

Kim Hyun-ho!

You're too loud, girl.

The wind caused other investigators to stare at me, murmuring.

“Kim Hyun-ho?"

“The seventh place? ”

“Was that him? ”

“Was he in our lab? ”

This was the first time I saw so many other testers from the Korea Arena Institute.

Anyway, the maintenance man who came running asked me.

“Have you heard from the angels?! ”

“Yes, I've been informed by all the investigators. ”

“I guess so. Everyone else on the team heard about it. Oh, my God, how can two worlds be united?! ”

“It's going to be crazy. ”

What happens when monsters live in the middle of Seoul?

What if there's a Wyvern's Nest on top of North Korea?

What if Kazad Pun Aman and the Armed Forces show up in the middle of China?

If so many humans and elves in the Arena and around the world appeared, how great would the chaos be?

How many countries can maintain order without collapsing when such a catastrophic situation occurs?

“At this point, the nations would have to come together and unite. Even if you invest a lot in the Arena business, the money that you end up making is worth it when society is maintained. ”

Cha Ji-hye was right.

No matter how much I loved money and how much I cared about it, I didn't want the two worlds to become one.

Do you want the top tier that governs the world to be crushed by the social order that sustains its self-interest?

But on the contrary, there must be some people who want it. The herd is…….

“Corrupt investigators might be pleased with that. ”

It was as Cha Ji-hye pointed out.

That's exactly what worries me.

In a world where social order had collapsed and monsters had appeared on the ground, powerful investigators were more likely to leap into a new hierarchy.

Even so, someone like Lichang, who has taken control of the Chinese trials with his strength, may be able to welcome the world of such drug-related practices.

‘In the beginning, he went to the point where he couldn't survive without his powers as an investigator. ’

Ri Chang-Wi, who is currently untouchable by Chinese authorities.

But if I lose the power of the investigator, I'll never let him go.

As Lichang, he was most likely to fight alongside the Aman Empire to the end.

Once the resurrected Monster Sultan Kazad has taken over the planet, the Richang clan that used to be the front man of the Arman Empire will have a strong foothold.

Like Richang, there will be examiners who want to rule like kings with their own power through social chaos.

It was not just the corrupt examiners.

Merely ordinary investigators have the same potential risks.

And why is that?

Think about it.

An investigator with powers unlike those of ordinary people through skills.

But what if the final goal of the test is to be completed and all of those abilities with the test are gone?

When he returned to normal people, there were many examiners who would fear that loss.

I was afraid of that, too. until Cha Ji-hye planted faith in the future.

They had experienced death once, so their desire to be something else was strong.

‘This is a real problem. ’

It was when I was worried about that.

A group of investigators appeared on the elevator in a noisy basement.

They were officials of the laboratory, including Chairman Im Cheolho.

While researchers were talking to their respective investigators, General Lim Cheolho approached me.

“Kim Hyun-ho, how was your test? ”

“Well done. Did you hear better?”

“Yes, I came down as soon as I got the report. Can we talk quietly for a second? ”

“Of course.”

I said goodbye to Maintenance, Cha Jin-hyuk, and followed General Lim Cheol-ho along with Cha Ji-hye.

In Im Cheolho's office, we had a quiet conversation.

“First of all, Mr. McLean contacted me personally and asked me what I had promised. ”

“I got it. I got a pair of livestock for McLean Labs and the Nordic Trials. I confirmed that Dana Rittrin kept her promise. ”

“Mr McLean is now completely stranded towards the completion of the exam. He said he would cooperate as best he could for the next test. ”

“Of course I do. The two worlds coming together, who would love for something so crazy to happen? ”

“Corrupt investigators like Richang will be happy to see you. ”

Im Cheolho sighed. It matched exactly my concerns.

“Anyway, it's become an international problem. No national agency will hesitate to complete the test anymore. ”

“That's encouraging. But the problem is, no matter how much the international community unites, it's the investigators who end up completing the test. ”

“No one knows what the researchers who want to maintain their strength and identity will think. ”

Cha Ji-hye helped.

Im Cheolho's face was filled with anxiety.

I told you.

“We have to reward the investigators at the national level so that they don't feel differently. ”

“That's true, but how much can the current government promise rewards……. ”

“You know how serious this is? ”

“Of course I do. ”

“So is it time to cover the hot meal? It's no exaggeration if national survival depends on the investigators! ”

Im Cheolho nodded as I was a little angry.

“Very well. I'll strongly advise against that. ”

“No, it's better to say, If I don't promise a reward, I can no longer cooperate in the pricing business. ”

“Yes?! No, that's ……. ”

“That's how you report it to the government. So when we're done here, we'll be on our way. ”

We're out of the office.

* * *

It was a joy to be back after completing the test.

When I came home with Cha Ji-hye and sat on the couch, I felt relieved.

“Summon Lithograph. ”

Name: Hyunho Kim

Class: 46

Karma: +15,750

Mission: Take your final break.

Time limit: 89 days 21 hours

‘89 days……. ’

Now that time has passed, no one knows what will happen.

“I'll prepare a meal. ”

Then, I sat next to Cha Ji-hye who was about to go to the kitchen.

“Stay here. ”

“ ……? ”

“Stay a little while. ”

“I'll stay by your side as long as you like. ”

Her reply with a blunt tone sounded so beautiful to me.

“Then will you stay with me forever? ”

“I will.”

Oh, you're answering so fast, I can't build a mood.

I told her with a cortical smile.

“Do you want to get married? ”

“I've told you before that I would marry you. ”

“No, let's set a date for the wedding. ”

“Yes, catch me after the next exam. ”

“Say hi to your parents and make a reservation, 92 days from now. ”

“…… good. ”

“Thank you.”

“I really am.”

I kissed her. She quietly accepted my lips.

That day, I called my mom.

[Mom, I'm getting married.]

Wei, Wei, Wei, Wei!

Immediately, my smartphone prompted me to answer the phone.

Son, is that true? Are you marrying her? Mom, can you really be a grandmother?

“She's gone too far, at least she'll be able to see her daughter-in-law this year. Is that okay?"

Just come with her to see her mom!

“Yeah, are you okay today? ”

Gosh, I love the speed dial. Yeah, I need you to come in today, son. I'll make dinner.

As expected, my mother agreed. So, all the brothers and sisters who came just in time for dinner agreed to meet.

That evening, a family member from Cheonan's house gathered together.

On the other side of the table is your sister, your mom, your local.

And this is me and Cha Ji-hye sitting down. Of course, Cha Ji-hye didn't seem very nervous at all.

“Haha, I've felt that before, but our newborn is also very brave. ”

For the woman who came for permission to marry, she said with a smile, because it was very peaceful.

“Thank you, ma'am. ”

“Hoho, you're still talking. ”

“I'm sorry. If it bothers you, I'll try to fix it." ”

“No, no, no. Whatever makes you feel better. Oh, can I just talk to the new baby? ”

“You're already comfortable. ”

“Hoho, that, right? ”

“Please continue to be comfortable. ”

“Oh, thank you. ”

I endured the laughter of exploding.

At that time, the local heartache struck the table and said.

“I will not allow this marriage! ”

“Sit still. ”

“Yes, sister. ”

The site immediately shut up her words. She still seemed to have misjudged because of Min-jung.

Her sister stared at Cha Ji-hye with her eyes like a unique ice cube. You have a jealous look at me and Cha Ji-hye getting married before their old self.

Cha Ji-hye, who did not have a slight flutter in the glare of her ice, was indeed the daughter-in-law of our family.

“There are many suspicious corners. having a Danish passport and not knowing Danish or German. ”

“I was born in Korea and was a soldier. I have gained Danish citizenship in the course of my national mission, but will soon retire along with my marriage and live a normal life. ”

Well, it wasn't a lie because it wasn't very wrong.

“Now you're being honest. Can you hear what's going on? ”

My sister's anger subsided a little.

“I can't tell you that because it's confidential. I'm sorry."

“Then there's nothing I can do. But it's not dangerous, is it? ”

“Yes, I am retiring soon. ”

“Wow, so your sister's Secret Service agent or something? ”

My eyes widened as if to ask me when the horns were raised in the area.

“Something like that."

Something's going wrong with the conversation, but it's not a bad mood anyway, so let's not worry.

“I heard you met him for work, so Hyun-ho, you're not working that way, are you? Suddenly, things were different for you. ”

Her point was sharp.

“Hiic? You must have been in and out of Denmark! ”

“Oh, son, what are you talking about? ”

The local and my mom flipped over in shock.

...... I knew the conversation was getting a little weird.