Chapter 104: Good Days
"This rift is in Namyangju. Although its size is not that large, the grade is high, so only a limited number of hunters can be deployed. Therefore, we are asking for your help, J..."
The ensuing words were the same usual repertoire J had always heard. The rescue team was on standby, so once J arrived, they could immediately begin the rescue operations and deal with the rift. J was to wait, dealing with the monsters until the rescue team finished, and then kill the rift's owner when the signal was given. J nodded mechanically. Song Jo-heon smiled contentedly and patted J on the shoulder.
"We always trust you, J. We're counting on you again this time."
Well, who knows if they truly trust him? J was aware that most of the work was falling on him. It was impossible not to notice. But he endured it. Because that was the way to save more people.
"J!"
As J was leaving the conference room and crossing the hallway, he heard a familiar voice and looked up quickly. At the end of the hall, a middle-aged woman with a friendly face was standing with her arms wide open, smiling broadly.
After checking that no one was around, J quickened his pace a bit. His voice carried a hint of a smile.
"Aunt."
The ID card hanging from the woman's neck swung. Park Hye-kyung. As J approached her, he momentarily stiffened before stepping back. He recalled the frown of the new hunter earlier.
'If there's a smell of blood...'
But Park Hye-kyung stepped forward without hesitation and hugged J. There was no sign of displeasure. Her warm hands gently patted his back. Only then did J relax his tense body.
"Oh dear, I called you knowing there was no one around. You always worry too much."