Seora was taken aback by the howling wind.

“Wh-why?”

“Why, Seora? With the appearance of a third L-class, is there any other place for you?”

“No one knows it’s me!”

“It’s even more problematic because they don’t know. All sorts of people will infiltrate Korea undercover. No matter how stealthy you are, someday you’ll be exposed as long as you enter the dungeon.”

“Well, as you can see, my abilities are still F-class, right?”

“Yes, it’s impressive. However, it’s only a matter of time before your true identity is discovered. Don’t underestimate the intelligence capabilities of other countries.”

No, no! My blissful life of unemployment!

“So it’s best for you to stay connected to the association. Even if you resign as a civil servant and join a guild, our guild masters are all S-classes. They won’t be able to protect you from L-classes from other countries.”

However, civil servants working for the state are different. Even though they were highly sought after, stealing public officials who served the country was like turning it into an enemy. That’s why other countries desired Song Hanna so much but didn’t attempt to take her by force.

Had Christopher not given up on her because she was a public servant?

“Besides, if you continue working as an association civil servant, even if you roam around the dungeon, no one will suspect you. The safest place for you right now is within the association. So give up and keep working.”

Seora felt frustrated.

How did this happen? Was her resignation slipping away just like that? She had planned to leave the company once the Cheorwon Dungeon issue was resolved, and Song Hanna was aware of that…! How on earth did things turn out like this?

“Why didn’t you reveal everything when you were an S-class and resign? It wouldn’t have been a problem then.”

“…”

“But you appeared as an L-class after defeating a Level 1 Demonic Boss. How much more splendid could it get? I couldn’t even do that intentionally.”

She couldn’t tell if this was meant as consolation or mockery. One moment Song Hanna was furious, and now she was like this? Suddenly, Song Hanna seemed incredibly annoying.

Sigh. I hate everything. I wish everything would just fall apart.

My resignation! Aaaaaaaaagh!

***

【Title: L-Class Awakening, Headbang Celebratrion!】

【Those who vehemently denied being part of the Bang fandom, prepare for a Headbanging party^^!!!! You adamantly shouted that it wasn’t true, hahaha. The official announcement from the association has been made, right?

Especially for the Tiger fandom, who couldn’t bear the thought of losing their status to Headbang, what now?? Even the mighty Tiger-nim herself, who you worship like a deity, made the announcement. You won’t still deny it, right? Hahaha. All the haters should prepare their apology letters^^ It will be a spectacle of tearful backpedaling!!!

Kyaa. Isn’t Bang-nim just awesome? They’re not even included in the Cheorwon Dungeon raid party, but after hearing the Level 1 upgrade news, they rushed over without hesitation to help. They defeated the monster and leveled up. They’re like a godsend. That’s what a true hero is.

We pledge our loyalty to Grand Bang^^77777】

【Comments】

This time it’s Grand Bang, hahaha. From Bang Bride, Bang Gildong, Bang Bang, now we have Grand Bang. Bang-nim has quite a few nicknames, right?

My heart feels so grand. We have three L-classes!! It’s not five like the children’s song, but three L-classes!!!

└At this rate, we might be the first in the world to reach five.

└2222222

Because of the Tiger fandom, I was really pissed off, but oh, this is so satisfying. The Tiger fandom around me is now all quiet, and it’s hilarious.

People outside are singing the national anthem, and I’m changing the lyrics to include Bang-nim’s name. Until that day when the waters of the Eastern Sea run day and Mount Baekdu is worn away, Bang-nim protects and preserves our nation~

└Seems like we live in the same neighborhood. That hits home.

└Wait, are you the actual poster? Hahaha.

All my peers love Bang-nim!

└Even my peers do!

This is the Headbang fan cafe. Everyone, join us. —-> [Link to the fan cafe]

Now that the official announcement has been made, it feels like even the association has discovered who Bang-nim is. So, are they going to reveal their face? My heart is pounding. Could it be a big sis or big bro? Please let us call you something.

└Well… according to the association, they won’t… it depends on their will…

└Why!? Oh my!!! Why!!!

└They’re worried it might disrupt their dungeon strategies;; Wow, we won’t be going anywhere with Bang Bride’s identity.

└Oh, big bro, oh big sis, please!!!

“…”

Yun Jaeheon couldn’t help but laugh as he scrolled through the community posts. It was entertaining to see that only one person was crying in the midst of this fanfare, and he felt a sense of pride knowing that the person being praised was his younger sister.

However, at the same time, he felt remorse for not being there for her until she had grown this strong. He had left her alone for so long while seeking vengeance for their family. If their parents knew, they would have scolded him relentlessly.

“Ah.”

Just then, he received a short text message on his phone.

【Bring me Bang Bride.】

It was an order from his captain, who seemed to have seen the community post.

“If it were any other person, I would have tried to convince them to join somehow…”

But now it was different because it involved his sister. Even if it was the captain’s order, he had no intention of forcing Seora if she refused. How could he push his sister into this kind of situation?

He had led a merciless life, eventually rising to become the youngest Athena executive, but he could never subject his younger sister to that.

“What are you muttering to yourself?”

Jaeheon looked up in surprise. Standing at the door of the hospital room was his sister, wearing an expressionless face.

“So now that you’ve been caught, have you decided to openly deceive my senses?”

“I haven’t deceived anyone. You were just distracted,” Seora proudly accused Jaeheon as she took a seat in the chair with a calm demeanor.

“How are your wounds?”

“It’s already better. The recoil from using the titles is more of a problem than the injury.”

‘Lonely Pilgrim’ and ‘Guardian of the Sanctuary.’ These titles had the advantage of temporarily maximizing power, but they came with significant aftereffects.

But for him, revenge took precedence.

“Dummy.” Even after hearing these words from his sister, Jaeheon had nothing to say in response. “Stupid, idiot!” Seora cursed at him and repeatedly hit his back. Shamelessly, Jaeheon endured his sister’s blows in silence.

“Ah, ouch. I’m sorry, I’m sorry.”

“Do you even realize?”

Of course, Seora knew how he felt. She knew his heart better than anyone in the world. But the thought that if she had been a little late, she might have lost him forever still pained her.

She resented the fact that revenge seemed to take priority over everything else.

“If you decided to protect me, you should have survived until the end. How could you do something so dangerous?”

“I’m truly sorry, Seora.” Jaeheon gently reached out to touch his sister’s hand, but Seora snorted and swatted his hand away. “But I never expected to see you there like that. Who would have thought that the lowkey Headbang was you?”

“Don’t call me by that name.” Seora brushed her arms in disgust. Bang Bride, Bang Gildong—so many people were coming up with nicknames for her without her consent. It was truly annoying.

Tiger sounds better!

“In the end, you handled it on your own.” Jaeheon laughed out loud, as if a weight had been lifted off his shoulders. His expression was truly refreshing. “It feels great. Well done, Seora.”

“You’ve endured so much. I only delivered the final blow to someone who was already dying.”

“Still, killing a Level 1 Demonic Boss is not easy. And to think that you had the potential to grow into an L-class. If I had known, I would have taken you to Athena right from the beginning.”

“My limit was originally F-class. No wonder you didn’t know.”

“That’s right. I’m sure it was, so how on earth did you become an L-class?”

“I was lucky. That’s all it really is. The reason I became an S-class and an L-class is because of the god I happened to form a contract with.”

【Administrator: (*´∀`人)♡】

Yes, it was all thanks to Liza, who was feeling so proud and happy at that moment.

“No matter how powerful an Entity is, it would be difficult to defy the system’s limitations…”

Jaeheon’s pointed remark made Seora feel guilty. In the future, she would have to think about her response in advance.

“But my god is incredibly strong. Moreover, they seem to be surprisingly fond of me.”

【Administrator: ( ´͈ ꇴ  `͈)੭⁾⁾·°˖✧˖°♡】

Seora bit her lip, almost laughing because the administrator proudly sent emoticons blowing hearts.

Hey there, Elizabeth-ssi. Read the room.

“Really? They favor my sister?”

【Administrator: (ノ*>∀<)ノ♡♡♡♡♡】

“…Yes, very much so.”

They’re still pouring their hearts out. Seora couldn’t help but laugh. “My equipment and weapons are all provided by this god. Especially this rare weapon and gloves that can’t be found anywhere else.”

Seora took out Hit from her inventory to show it off when she had the chance. Jaeheon’s eyes widened at the sight of the impressive sniper rifle. “So you can actually use a gun. It’s a shame I couldn’t witness you taking down that Level 1 Demonic Boss.”

“I now have the characteristic of a Sniper.”

“How does it feel to shoot?”

“It’s quite gross.” When she made a proper shot for the first time, her fair hand had moved in the air in the motion of rubbing something. To an outsider, it might have appeared peculiar or even perverse.

“Mom was a Gunner, and Dad was a Ranger. Their influence must have rubbed off on you.”

He was correct. Amongst their family members, Jaeheon was the lone exception, lacking the skills of a marksman.

“I assumed you would always remain that way,” Jaeheon gazed at Seora, his words barely audible. Perplexed, she tilted her head in confusion.

“What do you mean?”

“I believed you wouldn’t grow stronger, that you would remain inconspicuous. It seemed to be your desire.”

“Well, it’s true that I had that thought, but I never explicitly expressed it as a wish.”

“Huh? Don’t you remember?”

“Remember what?” Jaeheon’s expression grew somber, leaving Seora even more perplexed. “Why? What’s the matter? Did I forget something?”

“Well, no. It’s something from the past, and it doesn’t really matter now.”

“By saying that, you’re only making me more curious.”

“You really don’t have to remember. Besides, you’re already stronger than me, so I won’t be able to mess with you in the future,” Jaeheon joked, trying to downplay the seriousness of the matter. Seora pursed her lips, sensing there was more to it. “I’ve never had a difficult time caring for my little sister.”

Twelve years ago, when their parents passed away, Jaeheon was only sixteen years old. He had to mature quickly to shield his ten-year-old sister from the media.

It must have been incredibly challenging.

“It wasn’t easy at all. When I turned twenty, I left you in Aunt Hanna’s care and went abroad alone. Speaking of which, there’s something I’d like to ask you. Would you like to join Athena?”

“Uh… What?” Seora’s eyes widened in surprise.

Excuse me. Can you please turn on some signals before changing the topic?

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