Chapter 152
The beginning of this whole shitshow traces back to when I first reported in for duty with the Site Cleanup Unit.
Up until that point, everything had been going smoothly.
"Alright, time for introductions. This here is our new recruit, Agent Hwagak."
A middle-aged woman with the air of a kindly scholar introduced me to Jang Heowoon, and we exchanged names as if it were our first time meeting.
"Pardon, um, I go by Grapes... N-Nice to meet you..."
"...?! Hrk—cough—yes..."
For some reason, Jang Heowoon nearly choked once, but things moved along smoothly, and everyone laughed and greeted each other in good spirits.
The team leader of Site Cleanup Unit's Vermilion Bird Team 2[1], was chatting with Agent Bronze, and I could overhear them mention that I had requested to join their team—likely a nudge from Bronze's side.
"Haha, our kid's still a rookie too, so it'd be nice to have someone his age on the team."
"Yes. I'll do my best."
Thank you, Agent Bronze...!
I did my best to look tense, hunching my shoulders like a nervous newbie, even though I was grinning like a fool inside. Jang Heowoon glanced at me and quickly redirected his gaze.