So, because of her mistake in the past, her youngest sibling became difficult in many ways. However, she also wanted to be a good older sister.
Geumhee was lying on the living room sofa. From the widely spread long curly hair to the stretched-out legs. She looks like a lion leisurely lying down. She had an incredible charisma even as a 17 years old.
Jioh came running with all of her might, but now that she’s here, her shoulders seemed smaller. Jioh approached stealthily.
“What’s up?”
“……”
“Why are you making a fuss? Move aside.”
[The constellation, ‘The One Who Reads Destiny’, shakes his head.]
[Look at this disgusting cutie who only shows her cute side when necessary, he asks you to leave immediately, you’re like a concubine who fawns over some tyrant.]
“Geumgeum…….” Okay, she can do this, aegyo mode ON1.
Jioh blinked her calculated eyes as she playfully snuggled into Geumhee’s embrace.
[Your covenant, ‘The One Who Reads Destiny’, is using the premium screen-capture feature.]
[Now that it’s done, he gestures for you to enjoy this moment and continue with what you were doing.]
Ignoring her constellation who’s suffocating with envy, Jioh tilted her head pitifully.
“What are you doing? Who are you texting?”
It’s that damn yankee right? This older sister is the type to react strongly to relationships.
“Whether I’m talking to someone or not is none of your business.” Geumhee’s, the impervious wall, retort.
After a moment of trying to push her away, she eventually relent and Jioh becomes comfortable and snugly fits in Geumhee’s embrace, Jioh try to peek on the mobile phone screen.
Jioh shivered. Anxiously biting her lips and rolling her head. Oh. “Uh, wanna go shopping with your sister? It’s been a long time.”
Geumhee’s finger, which was just tapping the mobile phone screen, stopped for a moment.
“How much can I spend?”
“A lot!”
“Evidence.”
“Here!” A black card (given by someone else) was presented.
With the appearance of a cheat key, further persuasion was unnecessary. Geumhee smiled slightly.
“Get dressed.”
✧
Hunter Market.
As one of the two major players leading the global hunter community, the Korean hunter market was also one of the largest.
Not only were there numerous workshops of renowned artisans, but the black market was also very active. A lot of international luxury brands had made their way into the domestic market.
The most prestigious among them would undoubtedly be <Janginchon> or Artisan Village located in Mt. Kumgang… that’s a place to visit when you need custom equipment that takes several months to make. Today, the Gyeon sisters are heading to D Market in Gangnam, Cheongdam, Seoul.
It is one of the top 3 hunter markets in the country, the others are located in Gangbuk, Seoul, and Centum in Busan.
Anyway, this place was aggressively promoted from the opening with its exclusive focus on hunters, the largest scale market in the country, and had the most brand presence.
The exterior was dazzlingly flashy, and the interior was even more so, just by looking at it could break the heart of ordinary citizens. The sight makes Jioh to furrow her brows uncomfortably.
“Tsk, like they are like pigs of a capitalist empire covered in gold… There are still people on the opposite side of the Earth who can’t even have a sip of water. The global village society where we all live together, what a joke.”
The end is near, the end. Where is the world heading? Look at that. What is the point of hunters fighting on the battlefield using luxury perfumes? Why do they need that? What kind of idiots use a product like that…
“Ah! Let’s go over there first. I’ve used up all my perfume. It’s time to buy a new one.”
“…Perfume’s, um, necessary. Perfume is essential for a hunter. Isn’t it a basic necessity? A hunter without perfume is like a soldier without a gun, a bread without red bean…”
“What are you saying? Come quickly.”
“Okay.”
Jioh followed behind Geumhee.
“…How much is this?”
“It’s 367,000 won2, customer. Would you like to make a one-time payment?”
The maximum cost for fried chicken is 30,000 won. This amount includes delivery tips. With a trembling gaze, the thrifty magician king, who had never bought something more than that with her own hands, looked back at her younger sister with trembling eyes.
The distress on Jioh side was observed without interest, and Geumhee was browsing the display shelves, humming. Jioh was surprised.
‘G-geumgeum? She can smile like that!’
Such an honest capitalist girl… Impressed, Jioh threw away her hesitation and took out her card. She handed it over and lowered her voice.
“For 12 months.”
“Yes?”
“It says here that there’s a 12-month interest-free installment plan, right?” The employee, slightly bewildered by her, cautiously replied.
“Sorry, but with the premium hunter card you provided, installment payments are not possible.”
Translation: 12 months installment with a VVIP black card? Are you serious?
[Your constellation, ‘The One Who Reads Destiny’, feels ashamed, it’s like watching someone who never eats a meat.]
“……”
An awkward atmosphere filled the air as the employee alternated between the card and Jioh without making it obvious. Jioh quietly sighed.
“It’s not a stolen card.” No, it’s not.
Afterwards, the sisters, who had purchased a few more items, including cosmetics with a wizard association certification mark, and even shared a take-out coffee cup, seemed to get along well.
“But why aren’t you buying anything, Unni? Since you’re not buying anything, it makes me feel bad.”
“It’s okay. I’m satisfied just by looking at what you like. That’s what being an adult is.”
“What are you saying? Are you parodying something weird on the internet again?” Geumhee sucked on her strawberry ice cream drink, her eyes narrowing.
Jioh chuckled, sipping her Americano with an extra shot. The bitterness balanced the sweetness of her younger sister’s pleasant laughter.
[Your covenant, ‘The One Who Reads Destiny’, is pleased that your sister is happy, saying that you’re also happy when my sister-in-law is happy.]
[Isn’t that right, honey? He nods at himself, saying that a son-in-law’s happiness comes from his wife’s family’s happiness.]
‘This old man had the nerves to spews cush nonsense. Have a good conscience for once.’
“Your concentration is slipping again, Is it your covenant?”
“Sorry. He keeps saying nonsense.”
“……Is it okay to speak disrespectfully to a constellation like that? I can’t get used to it no matter how many times I see it.”
“You can. That’s democracy. Long live our fair Republic of Korea where we’re all equal.”
“You know, on Facebook, they were making a fuss about making you an emperor, saying let’s change the country to an empire even now.”
“Really…? Is that the true will of my subjects and the public sentiment?”
“Don’t take it too seriously. It’s really creepy because it seems really possible.”
“If you ever want to live in a house with a blue roof, just say it3. If my Geumgeum wants it, Unni will make it happen, believe it!”
“Ah, I said that’s enough. I don’t want it.”
Wow, this is great! They were just like real sisters!
The atmosphere between the two sisters is lively.
It’s the perfect timing to probe a sensitive topic (e.g., boyfriend), right! At this moment, Jioh, feeling the opportune atmosphere, subtly teased.
“Really. If there’s anything you need, or anything you want to talk about, just tell your Unni. If you talk to me about anything, I can do anything…”
“Ah… I said stop it. Why do you keep insisting like this? Am I someone who can’t do anything without you and Bambi?”
‘…What?’
Uh, this isn’t right…? The atmosphere cooled rapidly.
With a frozen expression, Geumhee shot a gaze at her. Her sudden and sharp reaction caught Jioh off guard.
Jioh blinked her eyes.
She might be a difficult younger sister to deal with, but in times like this, it’s really hard to figure out the right reaction.
Noticing this, Geumhee quickly expressed her annoyance.
‘So pitiful, Gyeon Geumhee, you’re a bundle of inferiority. Going into a sudden outburst over small thing…’
Gently holding back her feelings, Geumhee managed to say, “You don’t have to do that. I’m also a hunter, and I can manage on my own without anyone’s help.”
With an intentionally softened tone and a lowered gaze. Only looking at the floor. Jioh reached out her hand.
Words can be misinterpreted, but actions can’t.
“…I hate this. My hands are damp because the ice melted. I got water on them.”
“I don’t care. Wipe them clean with Bambi or something.”
“…Unni, step back a bit. I’m okay. Seriously.”
Jioh hands quietly reaching out to each other.
With a cold hand, Jioh, without any hesitation, said, “Even if it looks that way, there’s a reason for everything. Despite the rough exterior, the inside is not rough at all.”
“Don’t try to comfort me by saying something that doesn’t suit you, you fool.”
“Busted.”
“Do you dislike me because I’m sensitive?”
“No.”
“Do you dislike me because I’m annoying?”
“Absolutely not. Never.”
“Why?”
“Because it’s you. Our one and only Geumhee, the youngest and cutest Geumgeum.”
“…Don’t hate me. I want to do something nice for my pretty sister, but it never goes as I want.”
“You’re already pretty. I haven’t seen anyone prettier than you.”
“I hate myself so much.”
“I like you so much.”
Their joined hands tightened.
The conversation that had been flowing smoothly came to a halt, and the two pairs of footsteps stood still.
Geumhee muttered as she looked at Jioh, who turned her head. Eyes with red tinge and tears.
“I really get annoyed, Gyeon Jioh… why are you so nice, × it.”
“Hehe. You’re swearing at your Unni.”
“Ah, I don’t know! It’s okay, and I don’t need anything else, so I’ll just spend the money as much as I want… It would be nice to buy something big, so I can do an unboxing and upload it.”
“Should I buy the whole place?”
“Enough with the talk.”
However, the warm atmosphere was short-lived.
The sisters, wanting to secure that ‘big thing,’ headed upstairs…
“I’m sorry. Entry restrictions are in place from this floor onwards.”
A monster born of capitalism.
They encountered a VIP marketing.
So, because of her mistake in the past, her youngest sibling became difficult in many ways. However, she also wanted to be a good older sister.
Geumhee was lying on the living room sofa. From the widely spread long curly hair to the stretched-out legs. She looks like a lion leisurely lying down. She had an incredible charisma even as a 17 years old.
Jioh came running with all of her might, but now that she’s here, her shoulders seemed smaller. Jioh approached stealthily.
“What’s up?”
“……”
“Why are you making a fuss? Move aside.”
[The constellation, ‘The One Who Reads Destiny’, shakes his head.]
[Look at this disgusting cutie who only shows her cute side when necessary, he asks you to leave immediately, you’re like a concubine who fawns over some tyrant.]
“Geumgeum…….” Okay, she can do this, aegyo mode ON1.
Jioh blinked her calculated eyes as she playfully snuggled into Geumhee’s embrace.
[Your covenant, ‘The One Who Reads Destiny’, is using the premium screen-capture feature.]
[Now that it’s done, he gestures for you to enjoy this moment and continue with what you were doing.]
Ignoring her constellation who’s suffocating with envy, Jioh tilted her head pitifully.
“What are you doing? Who are you texting?”
It’s that damn yankee right? This older sister is the type to react strongly to relationships.
“Whether I’m talking to someone or not is none of your business.” Geumhee’s, the impervious wall, retort.
After a moment of trying to push her away, she eventually relent and Jioh becomes comfortable and snugly fits in Geumhee’s embrace, Jioh try to peek on the mobile phone screen.
Jioh shivered. Anxiously biting her lips and rolling her head. Oh. “Uh, wanna go shopping with your sister? It’s been a long time.”
Geumhee’s finger, which was just tapping the mobile phone screen, stopped for a moment.
“How much can I spend?”
“A lot!”
“Evidence.”
“Here!” A black card (given by someone else) was presented.
With the appearance of a cheat key, further persuasion was unnecessary. Geumhee smiled slightly.
“Get dressed.”
✧
Hunter Market.
As one of the two major players leading the global hunter community, the Korean hunter market was also one of the largest.
Not only were there numerous workshops of renowned artisans, but the black market was also very active. A lot of international luxury brands had made their way into the domestic market.
The most prestigious among them would undoubtedly be <Janginchon> or Artisan Village located in Mt. Kumgang… that’s a place to visit when you need custom equipment that takes several months to make. Today, the Gyeon sisters are heading to D Market in Gangnam, Cheongdam, Seoul.
It is one of the top 3 hunter markets in the country, the others are located in Gangbuk, Seoul, and Centum in Busan.
Anyway, this place was aggressively promoted from the opening with its exclusive focus on hunters, the largest scale market in the country, and had the most brand presence.
The exterior was dazzlingly flashy, and the interior was even more so, just by looking at it could break the heart of ordinary citizens. The sight makes Jioh to furrow her brows uncomfortably.
“Tsk, like they are like pigs of a capitalist empire covered in gold… There are still people on the opposite side of the Earth who can’t even have a sip of water. The global village society where we all live together, what a joke.”
The end is near, the end. Where is the world heading? Look at that. What is the point of hunters fighting on the battlefield using luxury perfumes? Why do they need that? What kind of idiots use a product like that…
“Ah! Let’s go over there first. I’ve used up all my perfume. It’s time to buy a new one.”
“…Perfume’s, um, necessary. Perfume is essential for a hunter. Isn’t it a basic necessity? A hunter without perfume is like a soldier without a gun, a bread without red bean…”
“What are you saying? Come quickly.”
“Okay.”
Jioh followed behind Geumhee.
“…How much is this?”
“It’s 367,000 won2, customer. Would you like to make a one-time payment?”
The maximum cost for fried chicken is 30,000 won. This amount includes delivery tips. With a trembling gaze, the thrifty magician king, who had never bought something more than that with her own hands, looked back at her younger sister with trembling eyes.
The distress on Jioh side was observed without interest, and Geumhee was browsing the display shelves, humming. Jioh was surprised.
‘G-geumgeum? She can smile like that!’
Such an honest capitalist girl… Impressed, Jioh threw away her hesitation and took out her card. She handed it over and lowered her voice.
“For 12 months.”
“Yes?”
“It says here that there’s a 12-month interest-free installment plan, right?” The employee, slightly bewildered by her, cautiously replied.
“Sorry, but with the premium hunter card you provided, installment payments are not possible.”
Translation: 12 months installment with a VVIP black card? Are you serious?
[Your constellation, ‘The One Who Reads Destiny’, feels ashamed, it’s like watching someone who never eats a meat.]
“……”
An awkward atmosphere filled the air as the employee alternated between the card and Jioh without making it obvious. Jioh quietly sighed.
“It’s not a stolen card.” No, it’s not.
Afterwards, the sisters, who had purchased a few more items, including cosmetics with a wizard association certification mark, and even shared a take-out coffee cup, seemed to get along well.
“But why aren’t you buying anything, Unni? Since you’re not buying anything, it makes me feel bad.”
“It’s okay. I’m satisfied just by looking at what you like. That’s what being an adult is.”
“What are you saying? Are you parodying something weird on the internet again?” Geumhee sucked on her strawberry ice cream drink, her eyes narrowing.
Jioh chuckled, sipping her Americano with an extra shot. The bitterness balanced the sweetness of her younger sister’s pleasant laughter.
[Your covenant, ‘The One Who Reads Destiny’, is pleased that your sister is happy, saying that you’re also happy when my sister-in-law is happy.]
[Isn’t that right, honey? He nods at himself, saying that a son-in-law’s happiness comes from his wife’s family’s happiness.]
‘This old man had the nerves to spews cush nonsense. Have a good conscience for once.’
“Your concentration is slipping again, Is it your covenant?”
“Sorry. He keeps saying nonsense.”
“……Is it okay to speak disrespectfully to a constellation like that? I can’t get used to it no matter how many times I see it.”
“You can. That’s democracy. Long live our fair Republic of Korea where we’re all equal.”
“You know, on Facebook, they were making a fuss about making you an emperor, saying let’s change the country to an empire even now.”
“Really…? Is that the true will of my subjects and the public sentiment?”
“Don’t take it too seriously. It’s really creepy because it seems really possible.”
“If you ever want to live in a house with a blue roof, just say it3. If my Geumgeum wants it, Unni will make it happen, believe it!”
“Ah, I said that’s enough. I don’t want it.”
Wow, this is great! They were just like real sisters!
The atmosphere between the two sisters is lively.
It’s the perfect timing to probe a sensitive topic (e.g., boyfriend), right! At this moment, Jioh, feeling the opportune atmosphere, subtly teased.
“Really. If there’s anything you need, or anything you want to talk about, just tell your Unni. If you talk to me about anything, I can do anything…”
“Ah… I said stop it. Why do you keep insisting like this? Am I someone who can’t do anything without you and Bambi?”
‘…What?’
Uh, this isn’t right…? The atmosphere cooled rapidly.
With a frozen expression, Geumhee shot a gaze at her. Her sudden and sharp reaction caught Jioh off guard.
Jioh blinked her eyes.
She might be a difficult younger sister to deal with, but in times like this, it’s really hard to figure out the right reaction.
Noticing this, Geumhee quickly expressed her annoyance.
‘So pitiful, Gyeon Geumhee, you’re a bundle of inferiority. Going into a sudden outburst over small thing…’
Gently holding back her feelings, Geumhee managed to say, “You don’t have to do that. I’m also a hunter, and I can manage on my own without anyone’s help.”
With an intentionally softened tone and a lowered gaze. Only looking at the floor. Jioh reached out her hand.
Words can be misinterpreted, but actions can’t.
“…I hate this. My hands are damp because the ice melted. I got water on them.”
“I don’t care. Wipe them clean with Bambi or something.”
“…Unni, step back a bit. I’m okay. Seriously.”
Jioh hands quietly reaching out to each other.
With a cold hand, Jioh, without any hesitation, said, “Even if it looks that way, there’s a reason for everything. Despite the rough exterior, the inside is not rough at all.”
“Don’t try to comfort me by saying something that doesn’t suit you, you fool.”
“Busted.”
“Do you dislike me because I’m sensitive?”
“No.”
“Do you dislike me because I’m annoying?”
“Absolutely not. Never.”
“Why?”
“Because it’s you. Our one and only Geumhee, the youngest and cutest Geumgeum.”
“…Don’t hate me. I want to do something nice for my pretty sister, but it never goes as I want.”
“You’re already pretty. I haven’t seen anyone prettier than you.”
“I hate myself so much.”
“I like you so much.”
Their joined hands tightened.
The conversation that had been flowing smoothly came to a halt, and the two pairs of footsteps stood still.
Geumhee muttered as she looked at Jioh, who turned her head. Eyes with red tinge and tears.
“I really get annoyed, Gyeon Jioh… why are you so nice, × it.”
“Hehe. You’re swearing at your Unni.”
“Ah, I don’t know! It’s okay, and I don’t need anything else, so I’ll just spend the money as much as I want… It would be nice to buy something big, so I can do an unboxing and upload it.”
“Should I buy the whole place?”
“Enough with the talk.”
However, the warm atmosphere was short-lived.
The sisters, wanting to secure that ‘big thing,’ headed upstairs…
“I’m sorry. Entry restrictions are in place from this floor onwards.”
A monster born of capitalism.
They encountered a VIP marketing.
