Volume 20. Chapter 9. -Solo Leveling -(i alone level-up)

Volume 20. Chapter 9.

Last side story: Twelve years later, the finale Later that evening. Jin-Woo went to the local diner, which he often visited with Yu Jin Ho when they were young. Yes, and still visit.

-Hyun-nim!

“I want to discuss something important with you,” Yu Jin Ho turned to him. He felt hints of determination in Yu Jin Ho’s voice over the telephone. It was something new, and was different from his usually childish nature. When Jin-Woo entered the diner, he immediately saw Yu Jin Ho. His friend was sitting at the table and quickly raised his hand up, summoning Jin-Woo to him. He was very excited.

-Hyun-nim!

-he said hello. After graduating from university, Yu Jin Ho continued to study the art of managing a business empire under the leadership of Chairman Yu Myung Khan. In the end, his father made him a real man. However, with respect to Jin Woo, he remained the same little brother.

-Hello, dude,

-Jin-Woo greeted Yu Jin with a grin with a grin. Ho sat down opposite him. Then his eyes fell on the glass of soju in Yu Jin Ho’s hand. Nearby stood a half-empty bottle with the same alcohol. “This guy knows he can’t drink, what happened…”

-Jin Woo was worried. It is not known why he acted like this today. But, in any case, Yu Jin Ho had to have a serious reason to decide on this. So, Jin-Woo asked.

-What happened to you?

You really didn’t explain anything to me. Yu Jin Ho did not dare to answer for some time. But then he pulled out a small box from his inner pocket and opened it. It contained an expensive-looking ring.

-Hyun-nim!

-What?

-I want to make an offer to Miss Jin Na!

And -aaa. “So that’s the matter,” Jin Woo realized. He assumed that the boy had a falling out with his younger sister or something. And he called him because he wanted to talk about it with someone he trusted. But now, when he found out the reason, a smile automatically appeared on his face. Yu Jin Ho didn’t quite understand this smile, but a bright spark of determination flashed in his eyes.

-Hyun-nim!

I am absolutely serious now!

I confess to her tonight!

But, the thing is… Do you think she will like this ring?

Jin-Woo remembered that Jin Na was constantly aloud at home complaining that “when will this jerk” with whom she meets guess confess her feelings. He immediately imagined her jumping to the ceiling with happiness, but… Jin-Woo specifically answered vaguely. After the long-awaited recognition, he wanted the surge of emotions for the couple to be even more beautiful.

-Hmm… I don’t understand such things, so…

-he answered evasively.

-Khe-hek. For a couple of seconds, Yu Jin Ho’s mood fell and he lowered his head, but then raised it again.

-That’s all right, hyung-nim. In fact, I still don’t know what she wants, so I prepared a lot of presents in advance. And then he suddenly pulled out a large paper envelope. It had a floor plan.

-This is a new building that our company plans to build. Therefore, as soon as Miss Jin Na completes her medical education, we will build a hospital for her… “Wait a minute,” Jin Woo stopped him. He felt as if he had already seen this project more than once. and quickly interrupted Yu Jin Ho.

-In any case, this building… The estimated price is about 30 billion won, is not it?

PP: more than 1.5 billion rubles, he said. Yu Jin Ho was taken by surprise and his eyes widened.

-What… Hyun-nim, how do you know…?

-surprised Jin Ho. Well, obviously, from where

-he really saw it!

… The same building project was proposed as compensation for the fact that Yu Jin Ho would become the new Guild Master. In an already erased time. Jin-Woo had to try to stifle laughter. Yu Jin Ho noticed these attempts and blushed, trying to come up with some kind of excuse.

-Hyun-nim, this is the best I can do for Miss Jin Na at the moment. I’m still learning how to do business with my father, but…

-No, that’s not the point. Until Yu Jin Ho finally had time to get depressed, Jin-Woo stopped smiling and spoke in a serious tone.

-Listen to me, Jin Ho.

-Yes, hyung-nim.

-You should not shower her with gifts to prove the seriousness of your intentions. Because… you are a good man. All you need is to be yourself. Just be yourself.

-… From the speech of Jin-Woo Yu, Jin Ho was speechless, but then suddenly burst into tears.

-Hyun-nim… And at that moment Jin-Woo remembered how this guy behaves when he gets drunk. He felt an ominous premonition that was creeping up to him. Yu Jin Ho did not keep himself waiting long and spoke with tears in his eyes.

-Can I hug you once, hyung-nim?

-No.

-Hyun-niiim!

Yu Jin Ho could not restrain his emotions and attacked Jin-Woo to hug him. But he put out his hand and deftly prevented the drunk friend from getting too close. Yu Jin Ho struggled for a while, but eventually regained control of his emotions and sat down again.

-Sob, whimper, henna-yee… As long as he continued to sob, Jin Woo only smirked at this sight. Of course, this guy had this kind of stupid trait. But Jin-Woo clearly remembered the bold behavior that this guy showed in deadly moments. When they entered the C-dungeon with a bunch of crooks and were forced to make a decision. Or when he was tortured by an S-rank Hunter, blinded by thoughts of revenge, trying to get information about Jin Woo. Yu Jin Ho has always chosen loyalty to the detriment of his safety. He really was a good guy. This is Jin Woo’s honest opinion of Yu Jin Ho after all the time spent together.

-Why don’t we drink for your success?

-Jin-Woo poured soju into his glass.

-Huh?

-Yoo Jin Ho raised his head and saw Jin Woo holding out his glass.

-If she agrees, then we will become a real family, you know. So, let’s drink to your success?

-he offered a toast.

-A real family with hyung-nim…

-Yu Jin Ho’s face was again filled with exciting emotions. He raised his glass, but then his gaze fell on Jin Woo’s left hand. Of course, he knew perfectly well what is hidden behind this black glove.

-Excuse me… hyung-nim?

-Yes?

-If it’s not too much, then can I ask you?

-Of course, come on. Yu Jin Ho looked at Jin Woo’s left hand and finally got the courage again. -Scars on this hand… What really happened to you, where did these terrible scars come from?

He asked. These scars were so terrible that one sight of them could instantly imagine what a heartbreaking pain their owner suffered. Obviously, only a very serious incident could leave such a noticeable scar from a burn. Although Yu Jin Ho did not dare to ask this question earlier, this time he had a bit of a drink, and he decided on it.

-Oh, what are you talking about?

-Jin-Woo looked at his left hand, and a smirk appeared on his lips.

-I got them when I saved the world. Jin Woo’s gaze returned to Yu Jin Ho. His answer sounded like there was nothing to worry about, so the latter also laughed a little.

-Hyun-nim, you and your sense of humor… Jin Woo laughed too. Finally, Yu Jin Ho belatedly realized that hyung-nim had already waited with a glass of soju and picked up his own.

-For a good offer!

Jin-Woo brought his glass closer and also said toast.

-Yes, for your successful offer. Tink. They clinked their glasses and emptied them at a time. Yu Jin Ho’s face crouched because of the bitter taste of soju. In the meantime, Jin Woo just smiled awkwardly and set his empty glass on the table. “I would like to meet like this sometimes and have a little drink…” he thought. The next moment.

-Ah, I almost forgot,

-Jin Ho must have remembered Jin Woo’s family life after he heard the word “family.” Since he suddenly decided to discuss exactly her.

-How’s the daughter-in-law doing?

-Yes, she’s fine.

-And what about Su Ho?

I need to visit the boy, see how he is doing. Has he already started walking?

Jin Woo grinned and shook his head.

-Not yet. He is only six months old, so far he can only crawl.

-This is strange. I thought that a child with your genes would start running as soon as he was born, you know?

-Joo Joo Ho joked.

-What the hell. Is that what you think of us?

-Ah ha ha. Yu Jin Ho scratched his head in a playful mood, and Jin Woo laughed too. But then Yu Jin Ho exclaimed: “Oh!

” and quickly spoke in an excited voice. Apparently he remembered what difficulties the parents of the newborn had to go through.

-In that case, you probably have to go home?

-Mm… Perhaps yes. Just at this moment, after talking about the family, Jin Woo was bored with Cha Haien and his son Su Ho, who were waiting for him at home. *** A certain residence on the outskirts of the city. After returning home safe and sound, Jin-Woo parked his car near the house. Although the house was unimaginably huge for the detective’s salary, no one suspected anything. Apparently because the woman who lived with him was a star in the world of sports, about which almost everyone in South Korea heard about it. However, only Cha Jaen knew the secret: this house was not built with human hands. When Jin-Woo entered the house, instead of greeting, he was met by a battle of glances between his two Marshals. Bellion and Ikrid looked at each other, not retreating even an inch. They obviously were not going to give up. Soon Cha Hae went into the living room, carrying Su Ho in her arms.

-Honey…

-smiling,

-Jin-Woo took Su Ho from Cha Hai’s hands and carefully lifted it. When he did this.

-P-pa ~!

Su Ho burst into a noisy laugh and pulled out his little hands. The boy wanted hugs from his father, so Jin Woo pressed him to his side and then pointed his chin to his two Marshals.

-What is the matter with them?

-Well, such a thing…

-Cha Jaen she herself could hardly restrain her laughter while she thought about answering. But it didn’t take Jin Woo much time to figure out the essence of the conflict. Bellion looked menacingly at Ikrid. [Do you want to to say that we should not teach our Lord Su Ho the skill of the sword?

Do you really think your opinion makes any sense, Ikrid?

] However, Ikrid’s morale has not decreased a bit. [V Academic success is far more important to the world in this world, Bellion.] It is not known who ordered it and when, but Ikrid was holding literature for home teaching the kids. Jin-Woo watched the tense a dispute between two proud soldiers and was simply silent. For a while he stared at them with confusion on his face, but then took a step in their direction. “You guys…” he turned to his faithful soldiers. The marshals finally noticed that their lord was standing nearby, turned in a hurry and fell to his knees. [My lord!

] [My lord!

] Jin Woo scolded loudly two Marshals who became too obsessed with issues of postpartum care, and then said.

-Well, you want to teach my son fencing and math, but let’s at least wait until he learns to walk, okay?

Bellion and Ikrid looked at each other and then bowed their heads in front of Jin Woo. [This is a reasonable approach, my lord.] [You are right, my lord.]

-Good,

-Jin Woo smiled brightly, holding his son in his arms. Su Ho also smiled happily in response.

-Kkyakh. Anyone recognizes them as father and son. Cha Jaen looked at their smiles, which seemed to be exact copies, and giggled quietly. *** Around that the same time that Lee Xie Hwan, who had joined the department as someone’s potential receiver, was more or less used to the detective’s life, the captain called Jin-Woo for a personal conversation. Senior detective who left the office The captain in front of him looked rather strange. Therefore, Jin-Woo thought that the conversation would not be pleasant. He entered the Captain’s office, missed out with the senior detective, and went to his boss’s desk.

-Did you call, sir?

Meanwhile, the Captain was looking out the window. He did not turn around and turned to Jin Woo in a low voice.

-I heard that you are still interfering with the investigations of other detectives… As expected. After all, it was as if on the face of that senior detective it was written: “I told you.” Jin-Woo tensed a little inwardly. The captain turned to Jin-Woo and smiled.

-Please, I beg you, do not go too far and do not give the other detectives a reason to be offended, Dream Hunter-nim. Captain’s face was familiar. It was none other than Wu Jin Chul, the youngest captain in the history of Korea. Jin Woo smiled and straightened his current boss.

-I am no longer Hunter, Captain.

-Nevertheless, I’m much more accustomed to calling you Hunter-nim. Having said that, Wu Jin Chul looked at the documents on his desk.

-Do you know that the legal guardian the suicide girls, her adoptive father, suddenly disappeared a few days ago?

-Really?

-It so happened that all the CCTV cameras around the house of the missing man stopped working at the same time.

-Oh dear. How could this happen?

Jin Woo’s feigned innocence caused Woo Jin Chol to laugh. And then he threw the documents into the trash bin.

-Whatever you do, I will continue to believe in you, Son Hunter-nim. Jin-Woo heard Wu Jin Chol’s statement about unconditional faith and nodded to him in gratitude. Then…

-Actually, I didn’t call you for this… Wu Jin Chul tore the page from the notebook, which until this lay in the corner of the table. The name of the hospital was written on it, as well as the patient’s room number.

-… I thought you’d like to know.

-What is this?

-asked Jin Woo immediately. Wu Jin Chul immediately answered.

-The President of the Association, no, Chairman Go Gun-Hee is now in a critical situation.*** This is Jin-Woo’s second visit to Go Gong Hee’s hospital ward. About ten years ago he saved the life of an elderly person using the “Divine Water of Life”, with the help of which he once healed his mother in the erased time. And now he again faced the exhausted Go Gong Hee, who was already one foot in the grave. Since this was the second visit, the dying man was not surprised at the unexpected appearance of Jin Woo. No, he simply nodded his head towards the stranger young man with his hood up. Then he tapped the oxygen mask on his mouth. Jin-Woo extended his hand and carefully lifted the machine so that Go Gun-Hee could speak out.

-Young… man, you came again… Actually, I … I was looking for you… all this time

-although it was very hard for him, he spoke, wheezing through every word. Jin-Woo looked at him sadly and spoke out himself.

-If the chairman wants to recover from this disease, then… Jin-Woo did not have time to agree that he could cure the disease again, Go Gun-Hee interrupted him with a shake of his head.

-I … lived long life. I did everything I had to in the ten years that you gave me. That’s enough. Then, in the erased time, Go Gun-Hee sold his company and became the first president of the Korean Hunters Association. But at this time, he became a role model for all other corporate leaders, taking the lead in various charitable works. And he no longer wanted to prolong his life. However, in reality, he didn’t want what everyone expected.

-In truth… I have a request for you. Jin-Woo nodded. And he met his eyes with pleading eyes of Go Gong Hee.

-You told me that once in another world we fought side by side, right?

Jin Woo nodded again, nothing without saying.

-Can you tell me more about that world?

I would like to know more. How I looked then, how you looked… “These memories can be very unpleasant, sir,” Jin Woo warned. “Everything will be fine.” I just want to bring back lost memories, that’s all. Jin Woo looked at Chairman GoGong Hee’s face, filled with sincere despair, and took his hand. When he did this… … Memories of erased time rushed into GoGong Hee’s mind like a tidal wave.

-Ah, oh…

-tears flowed from the old man’s eyes. Meanwhile, Jin-Woo slowly took off his hood and showed his face to the president of the Association of Go Gun-Hee. He squeezed the young man’s hand tightly and recognized the face that hid his eyes from rolling tears.

-Hunter-nim, you… Again… Jin-Woo gently held the president of the Association by the hand when the latter’s breathing gradually increased and became noticeably heavier. GoGun Hee looked down at the ceiling.

-I … I really… along with young heroes like you…

-you could feel in his voice satisfaction. Go Gun-Hee was seized with sincere happiness emanating from the very depths of his heart. And while tears poured from his eyes, he quietly took his last breaths. Jin-Woo stood nearby and cried too, he leaned over to carefully close the old man’s eyes. Shortly afterwards, medical equipment reported the patient’s death. Biiiip-!

By the time the disheveled doctors had burst into the room, the suspicious guest had already caught a trace. * ** As Jin-Woo walked silently through the streets, he saw electronic billboards everywhere. They showed urgent news about the death of Chairman GoGong Hee. Sadness was visible on the faces of many who saw the latest news. Then or even now… Chairman Go Gong Hee was loved by many. Many people showed their respect after his death. “Rest in peace… You were also a hero who sacrificed himself for the sake of others.” Jin-Woo left the noisy streets and headed for deserted avenue. With each gust of wind, the leaves, which lost their green color under the influence of the coming autumn, fell in bundles from the trees that lined the street. Winter was coming. “And then spring will come again. ” Jin-Woo was lost in thought, looking at the flying leaves. But then, finally, he noticed that the phone in his pocket was already torn from the call. The call was from Cha Jaen.

-Honey?

-as soon as he answered the call, he heard the hasty and intense voice of his wife.

-D-dear!

Su Ho, he… Our son…!

Did something happen at home, even though he was being guarded by two Marshals?

Jin Woo himself began to speak in a raised voice, because the situation seemed sudden and unbelievable.

-What happened to Su Ho?

!

And in response, Jaen screamed as if she could not believe what was happening.

-He is flying!

!

!

-Uh?

-Jin Woo was amazed.

-Our son is flying around the house right now!

Shouted Cha Jaen. At that moment, Jin-Woo remembered the words of Yu Jin Ho said a few days ago. “This is strange. I thought that a child with your genes would start running right away as you were born, you know?

” Remembering these words, he was speechless and froze there like a statue.

-W-what should I do?

-for some reason, he laughed a little loudly, hearing his wife’s panicked voice on the phone. At that moment, he decided that the first thing to do was to calm his wife.

-Everything will be fine. Try not to worry about it.

-What are you talking about?

!

“I’ll teach Su Ho soon,” Jin Woo promised. “You, you… know how to fly?

!

-Cha Jaen was amazed. “… Oops. Didn’t I tell her about this before?

” When he met Cha Jaen in erased time, he was not skilled at flying. Therefore, they used the Kaisela Sky Dragon to travel. In the end, Jin Woo could not restrain himself and burst out laughing in full voice. Autumn leaves swayed in the wind and fell to the ground. After autumn, winter will come, and then spring will welcome peace. Everything has a beginning and an end, and a new beginning will follow an end. However…

-Oh no!

Su Ho, don”t!

Tink, bang!

… It seems that before the winter his family is still very far away

Read Solo Leveling -(i alone level-up) -Volume 20. Chapter 9.

Author: Chugong, Jang Sung-lak, 추공

Translation: Artificial_Intelligence

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