Three weeks have passed.
Thanks to the combination of Cha Eun-seol's help and his own desperate efforts, Cha Shin Hyeon was able to easily adapt to the modern world.
Since the advent of unscientific concepts such as hunters, monsters, and dungeons, society has definitely changed significantly, but in fact, the lives of ordinary people have not changed dramatically.
Everyone takes the hunter aptitude test when they reach a certain age, but there are only a few people who are judged to be suitable for a hunter. Most people who are not fit live a life that is not much different from what it used to be.
How much do you know about police officers other than the saying, 'I manage security'?
How much do you know about firefighters other than the saying, "I put out the fire."
The number of police officers and firefighters is over 100,000, but there are only a handful of ordinary people who know exactly what they do on a daily basis.
The same goes for Hunter. There was a lot of confusion in the beginning, but now that the system is stable, what the average person knows is that the hunter 'hunt the monster'.
Simply put, the hunter society is a league of their own.
For ordinary people, it was like a different world. As for the point of contact, when a dungeon occurs, it is reported or evacuated.
So, 14 years ago or now, the essence of modern life has not changed much, although there are some technologically advanced parts.
'The goddess predicted the evolution of mankind, but it was not the entire human race that actually evolved, but only some of the hunters.'
Well, anyway, thanks to that, Cha Shin Hyeon's adaptation process wasn't too difficult.
I learned all the necessary knowledge for social life through education up to high school, and even spent less than a month in college. The basics are all there. Once you figure out what's changed over the past 14 years, the rest was quick.
No one would find Cha Shin Hyeon strange or awkward, except for the old-fashioned tone that still needs more time to be corrected—that is, if he keeps his mouth shut.
'I don't know when it will be fixed…'
I have lived in Moorim for too long. He has become accustomed to a world where so-called 'noble' words and actions are virtues, and it was difficult for him to keep up with the 'light' language of the current generation. I have nothing to say when I call this kind of an old-fashioned mind.
Beep-beep-beep.
At that moment, a mechanical sound from the front door broke Cha Shin Hyeon's thoughts.
I checked the clock and it was 8:30. It was time to go to work.
"I'm here!"
Cha Eun-seol entered the house with a lively greeting.
Cha Shin Hyeon nodded his head lightly.
"Have you been well?"
"It's always the same."
Eventually, Cha Eun-seol rejoiced.
"Finally, my brother is alive!"
"I wish I could add the word "legally,"
The past three weeks have not been boring at all. There was nothing Cha Shin Hyeon could do about the person declared missing as they were legally considered dead.
It was impossible to make a bank transaction, open a cell phone, search for a job, or even sign up for an Internet site.
But tomorrow is different!
"I will try to find a job in the near future. I will credit your bank account by paying interest on the amount I used."
"You don't have to rush too much."
"Sounds terrible. I will act with the determination to make money in 10 days."
It wasn't a joke, it was the truth. If it didn't work out, I was going to do labor work as the last resort.
It was easy enough for 10 people alone, as it was a simple effort to carry cement and sand.
Of course, that was literally the last option.
"What are you going to do? Do you have any thoughts?"
"There's something I've been aware of."
Cha Shin Hyeon spoke carefully.
"Honestly, I didn't even go to college, but I didn't do anything until I was 34. He didn't even go to the military. Wouldn't it be impossible to throw a sympathy vote for you because you were missing?"
"Yeah, that's right."
"Are you going to take me to a normal company like this? I think I would be lucky if I passed the written exam rather than the interview."
"Ummm."
It wasn't wrong, so Cha Eun-seol didn't say anything except for a weak moan.
He's in his mid-30s, and he doesn't have a college diploma, work experience, or even the common TOEIC score.
Cha Shin Hyeon's specs were, frankly, close to negative beyond zero.
"So, getting a normal job is not possible, and I think the most realistic way is to work with a hunter."
In fact, if you want to make money illegally, you can earn as much as you want. Because he had the power to lightly ridicule public authorities.
But that was an option that could only be considered when Cha Eun-seol was not present. His sister cannot even agree, and if he commits llegal work and his identity is exposed, he will immediately harm her.
Cha Eun-seol was his one and only family, and he was more affectionate because he had resigned that he would not see her forever, but finally reunited. Since his parents have also passed away, as his older brother, he has no choice but to pay more attention.
As such, what Cha Shin Hyeon wanted was not a job that would be 'if he earns money,' but a job that was 'decent to his family'. And among the decent jobs, the only job he could do well and earn a lot of money was the hunter.
"I don't know. You have enough skills to subdue me."
Cha Eun Seol thought deeply and nodded her head.
"The hunter is the most probable than the other paths that start from the ground, no, almost underground. A job that doesn't look at the specs is like a civil servant, but a Hunter is better than that."
If you get to know Cha Shin Hyeon's real talent, you'll know that it's not 'enough', but he judged that he was good enough just by looking at her slightly revealing skills.
"I'm glad you think so too. good. I'm going to go get the Hunter Aptitude Test or something tomorrow."
"No."
Cha Eun-seol stopped her brother.
"Isn't it?"
"Think of what day tomorrow is."
"Isn't it Friday?"
"It's Memorial Day. Government offices are closing."
"What...."
I thought so. It was a problem that I hadn't considered because the concept of the date was blurred because I was idle at home, and the concept of weekdays and holidays was blurred.
"Then you mean you won't be tested until Monday?"
"right."
Cha Shin Hyeon let out a groan.
Cha Eun-seol smirked.
"Because you don't have to think about it too quickly. Just because you've been tested in the first place doesn't mean you can enter the dungeon right away. You have to get a Hunter license first."
"I know that, but…"
I didn't feel very good when I was stopped from the first step.
If I had made the decision a day sooner, I would have received it right away!
"Before the aptitude test, apply for a reissuance of a resident registration card and dig an account. Let's go look at the phone with me on the weekend. There is nothing more frustrating than not being able to contact you."
"I get it."
I guess I'll have to borrow his sister's hand for a few more days.
With a bitter smile, Cha Shin Hyeon answered.
* * *
In 2010, as a domestic messenger application for smartphones appeared, the spread of smartphones rapidly increased, and as a result, existing text messages and computer messengers collapsed.
Cha Shin Hyeon was of that generation. When both of you started buying smartphones, it was a commemoration of college entrance, and a young man who bought the latest product.
Well, I didn't even use it for two months and I flew to Moorim.
Anyway, to him who had only a faint memory of that time, the smartphone of the present age was a completely different thing.
"It's a little uncomfortable."
Cha Shin Hyeon muttered as he turned the cell phone he had purchased on a 24-month contract back and forth at the store he had stopped by a while ago.
I chose it myself, so the design was a good fit for my taste, but I had no choice but to use. I bought the smallest one, but even that has a screen size of over 5 inches.
"It's because everyone likes big things."
"I like small things…"
In the past, Cha Shin Hyeon was a student who acted according to the belief that 'cell phones are portable'.
He liked to play games and videos on a large monitor. A cell phone was enough to make a phone call, a messenger, or to listen to music or browse the Internet while on the go.
It was a very disappointing part for him, who preferred the latter among domestic manufacturers who continued to increase the size and break through the 4-inch screen and American-made products that adhere to the 3.5-inch display. Would you say that there is no grip feeling when spraying in one hand?
"You will change your mind as soon as you use it. So did I."
Cha Eun-seol, who smiled brightly, looked at her cell phone and was slightly surprised.
"Oh, it's already 12 o'clock. What would you like for lunch?"
"Well."
Slowing his pace, Cha Shin Hyeon looked around.
Since it is downtown, there are not only one or two restaurants that are immediately visible. Did you mean to come and do a restaurant search?
"Well, in moderation."
"Would you like some pasta?"
"… … okay."
I think the speed of gathering opinions is too fast. Again, in a capitalist society, the poor have no voice. Again today, realizing the need for money, Cha Shin Hyeon swallowed tears.
It was about that time that an uninvited guest intervened between the peaceful siblings.
"uh! I'm not the coach!"
Would you say it's an employee's woe? Cha Eun-seol inadvertently reacted to the word "tea manager" and turned her head.
Cha Shin Hyeon, who was standing next to her, noticed the momentary wrinkling of her face, confirming the source of her sound.
Were you around thirty? He was a man of good-looking appearance and a sophisticated-looking man who put a lot of effort into decorating. But his smiling face somehow made me feel bad. Do I have to say it's slick?
"Hello. Chief Seo… no… Sir."
Cha Eun-seol answered with a forced expression. The person attached to the back looked like it was attached reluctantly.
Cha Shin Hyeon asked quietly.
"Do you know them?"
"Guild member."
A group formed by hunters is not called a company, but a guild. When you see each other calling you team leader, it sounds like you are a co-worker. It doesn't seem like a good relationship at all if you frown.
The man who approached me hurriedly spoke to me.
"I never thought we would meet here. is not it?"
"That's it."
Is it Cha Shin Hyeon's misunderstanding that it sounds like you're implying why you're here? If you hadn't noticed the nuances, then the team leader would be one of them.
either stupid, or deliberately ignoring.
"But who is next to you? Is he a lover?"
Team leader Seo's questioning gaze was focused on Cha Shin Hyeon.
When our eyes met, it was clear why Cha Shin Hyeon thought his smile was offensive.
he has a smile on his face, but no kindness in his eyes. He doesn't look at the first person he sees.
I don't know why this is happening, but I've never seen a case in Moorim where people tend to look at each other with this kind of eye color. Have you ever been secretly in love with her sister? So he thinks he's a lover, so he's hostile?
Cha Eun-seol responded briefly.
"It's my brother."
"She seems to be very kind to her lover. brother."
"Not a lover, but an older brother."
"uh? are you older brother?"
I was mistaken. Cha Shin Hyeon immediately withdrew his thoughts.
No one spit these words out to the person they love. If he's a really thoughtless guy, he could make a mistake while joking around, but this guy isn't like that.
If you roll for a long time in Moorim, where there are a lot of strange images, you will get an estimate right away.
The way he looked at his sister was similar to when he looked at herself. So, for some reason, this guy hates his younger sister, and he hates himself next to him.
He could have bet that the words he had just said contained a mockery flag.
While Cha Shin Hyeon was seriously thinking about it, Cha Eun-seol responded coldly.
"You must have misunderstood."
"Hey, why are you in such a hurry? It could be a mistake."
Still smiling, the team leader held out his hand.
It looked like he was asking Cha Shin Hyeon to shake hands.
"I apologize for this in the first place. My name is Seo Joong-hyun, who is the same guild leader as Cha."
"… … This is Cha Shin Hyeon."
Cha Shin Hyeon reluctantly reached out his hand with a desire to see for a moment. They held each other's right hands. He was a seemingly ordinary handshake.
That moment.
A very secret energy from Seo Joong-hyun's hand penetrated Cha Shin Hyeon's blood vein.
'Look at this guy.'
Cha Shin Hyeon's eyebrows twitched.