Regressor Instruction Manual

I knew Hyunsung would feel the same, too.

He for sure wouldn't express it openly, but upon seeing me, a welcoming feeling shone in his eyes. We had both been so busy that it was nice just to be able to see each other like this. We were like a busy couple who only managed to find time to relax now.

Even though we were aware that we were living in the same house, we were so busy that we could only see each other when going to and returning from work.

I knew I, myself, had been busy, and I knew Hyunsung was, too.

Of course, I didn't know the details of what he did exactly, but at least I could be sure that he was ready for the future to come.

Kim Hyunsung was very diligent and had no way of doing a crappy job. I felt curious as to what he had been up to.

"You're here."

Once he noticed that we had been waiting for him, he replied.

"Forgive me for being late. Something suddenly came up."

"It's okay, Hyunsung-ssi."

"I was thinking of joining you guys..."

"You said you had a business affair with the Black Swan."

"Actually, I don't think I'll be talking about this here. It'll be better to tell you about it once the party ends. For now, let's enjoy the arrival of our newcomers."

"Alright."

'It seems a bit serious...'

As we had spent a long time together, it was easy to tell when something was off. Kim Hyunsung's expression definitely didn't look very good. Something was obviously bothering him.

Of course, his expression had only been brief, and as soon as the stories of the new recruits came out, his expression shifted into one of happiness. However, he couldn't fool me.

'He's thinking about something...'

There was nothing I could predict because nothing had been revealed in context.

I started to remember that Park Yeon-joo of Black Swan had constantly been talking to Kim Hyunsung. I thought she was expressing interest at the time, but now that I thought about it, I felt like they did have a pretty serious conversation.

'Did anyone cause some trouble?'

I couldn't imagine the Red Mercenary or the Black Swan guilds in crisis.

First, the Guild Master Park Yeon-joo was in a good situation, and even when I spoke with Lee Jihye, I couldn't find anything unusual. I couldn't help but feel bothered.

After Kim Hyunsung patted my shoulder, I started to move. Of course, all guild members' eyes were focused on him. Seeing him trying to join and take a seat was quite the spectacle. I thought it was time for him to say something, so I decided to push him a little.

"Please say something, Guild Master."

"Yes. Hyung-ssi should say something since we're all gathered like this!"

"Ah..."

Hyunsung seemed embarrassed, but he didn't look upset. Eventually, he stood up.

"Yes. I think it would be better. First of all, I'm sorry for being late. I tried to come as soon as possible, but some things held me up."

"It's because of work and nothing else. You don't even have to apologize. You're running around busily in order to feed us."

"Haha. Thank you for thinking so. Actually, I planned today's meeting, but since I didn't actually prepare, giving a congratulatory speech seems very embarrassing. Yoo Ahyoung, Lee Chang-ryul, Han Sora, and Ahn Ki-mo... I haven't been able to talk much with you since I wasn't at the training center, but I feel like you are good people."