Chapter 129 Temporary Joining (3)
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Some water got onto Yujung, who looked around for a napkin. Hayeon handed her a clean cloth, and Yujung stared at her before grabbing it. She opened her mouth after wiping her face.
âAnsol, letâs talk after this.â
âIt was not intentionalâ¦â
Ansol lowered her head at Yujungâs sharp voice, but she again began to stare at Yeonju Go. The Shadow Queenâs smile deepened At Ansolâs tense face.
âYou know who I am?â
Ansol nodded, and Vivian repeatedly poked her on the side.
âWhat is the Shadow Queen?â
âI will tell you! Donât poke meâ¦â
Vivian looked like she was in a pout, and I thought she was still thinking of me saying that Yeonju Go was stronger than her. However, I was only telling the truth. From my experience with Yeonju Go in my past life, even if they went all out, Yeonju Go would still beat Vivian seven times out of ten.
Ansol began to speak in a small voice.
âIn the User Academyâ¦â
âThey did not tell me such things there.â
Ansol shook her head at Yujungâs words.
âItâs probable, as I heard it in a theory class for priests, as my teacher was interested in famous female usersâ¦â
âOh? Tell me what you heard.â
Yeonju Go looked curious, and her eyes were sharp like a falconâs.
âI heard some of the famous female users. Eastantel Law Clanâs Clan Lord , who belongs in the same clan, and the mysterious â¦â
I noticed that Yeonju Goâs eyes turned murderous on hearing the words, Execution Princess. It seemed that those two were old enemies, but I could not ask her about it now.
Yeonju Go straightened her expression upon noticing me and spoke.
âYes, I am that secret class . My name is Yeonju Go, and I am twenty-six years old. Iâm currently single, and I would take on a man with kids if heâs the right one.â
She glanced at me as I spoke, I froze with my spoon in mid-air. I did not realize she would take revenge herself like this, as some members would have realized what Yeonju Go was implying.
It was then Hayeon placed down her water cup with a thud. That was unlike her, but her smile was still light.
âAll right, then itâs time to introduce ourselves.â
âRight.â
Yujung agreed to Hayeon, and it had been a long time since I heard the two speak to one another. The problem was, I did not know why they were being so fierce. However, Yeonju Goâs smile was languid as she looked at them. I could see sparks in Yujung and Hayeonâs eyes.
They introduced themselves, and I watched Yeonju Go respond to them. She treated them like real kids, but her being the made her attitude apt.
It was now Vivianâs turn, and she spoke in an unusually cold voice.
âVivian La Clasidus. Rare class magician. Iâm twenty four.â
Yeonju Go seemed interested in Vivian being an ancient resident here instead of a user. They stared at each other for a moment before turning away at the same time. Yeonju Go now looked at me, and she treated me like an equal.
âYouâre a secret class.â
âYes, you know that.â
âNo, I donât know your class name.â
I smiled at Yeonju Goâs question, as I did not intend to tell her now. While that information would be revealed when I established my clan, I would not tell her now. Also, while a slight possibility, she might guess what my class skill was from the name. Therefore, I was going to be careful. Yeonju Go spoke up again as I remained silent.
âCome on, you know everything about me. Isnât this unfair?â
âNo. You have lived here long enough, but we havenât. Also, you probably guessed a lot of my skills.â
âNo, I didnât. Tell me.â
âNo.â
Yeonju Go frowned. I noticed that everyone else looked like something precious had been taken from them, especially Hayeon.
âAll right, donât tell me. Since weâre going to be together, there will be opportunities.â
âTry your best.â
âThere are other ways.â
I lifted my gaze to hers at those words, and she flinched a bit.
âIf you use your skill on my party, I will act.â
âThatâs not that bad a skillâ¦â
âItâs more of a curse and may pave the way for other curses. I will think that our deal is off the moment you harm my party.â
My party membersâ expressions now turned confident. They seemed satisfied at their leader going on equal terms with one of the Top Ten. I saw Yujung and Ansol nod.
âAll right, all right. You win.â
She sent me a light glare, but I could see that she was smiling. Come to think of it, she may have intended for things to unfold like this. She could have been using me to assure others that she would not harm them. If so, she was blending in like a pro.
Yeonju Go and I negotiated the specifics afterward. She laughed when I told her the preparations would be at least two weeks and at max a month. It meant the motel would be closed for at least six weeks.
However, she did not seem to regret her decision. She even told us that we could use the three-story motel however we wanted. I welcomed the offer, as only the lobby could be used as a training site. My party members had to welcome Yeonju Go then, and I decided to ask her for one more favor.
I had no choice but to kill her if she did not join my clan. I would not force her but ask her for this one.
âI thought you may be bored while you wait.â
âWhat?â
âTo put bluntly, I thought you could teach someone how to use a dagger.â
âIâm expensive. Whatâs the price?â
âI will pay you on seeing how much the student grows. Iâm only asking, and you can refuse. Iâm saying this because itâs rare to see someone use a dagger like you.â
Yeonju Go stared at Yujung for a while, and she murmured after a while.
âI wonât be bored, then.â