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Published at 2nd of April 2024 11:58:33 AM


Chapter 51

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[20×× Babylon Guild Desk Job Temporary Employee Recruitment Notice]

※ Job Type: Temporary Contract

Permanent employment after a 3-month probationary period and internal evaluation

※ Job Position: Desk / Full-time

※ Eligibility: (*Common) Possession of Hunter License (no grade restrictions) / Immediate availability for employment

Experience in the field and career professionals preferred

Jioh immediately recalled this announcement, all thanks to her brother.

“Geumgeum, want to work part-time?”

“What are you saying so suddenly?”

“We’re hiring for a staff, and this position is easy. There’s not much work, you just have to sit around.”

“Why hire someone for a position with no significant tasks, are you trying to waste money?”

“If there’s an empty seat, it doesn’t look good. Especially since we decided to build a slightly smaller building.”

“No, I’m busy. Besides, isn’t that nepotism? Why should I work under my brother?”

“Okay, fine. Suit yourself.”

“What’s going on? Why are you sulking over something like this?”

“The vacant position is for my support team. It’s better to have someone you know during sensitive times than someone unreliable.”

“Ah, I see. Getting ready for the 39th floor soon?”

“You really don’t want the job?”

“No, nope.”

Even after that, Jirok continued to persuade Geumhee to apply for the job. Even Jioh, who was indifferent to it, found it memorable enough to remember.

Jioh stood still, looking straight ahead.

‘Ugh. It’s dazzling.’

Overwhelming scale that naturally creates shadows when you stand below it. The building had 14 floors above ground and 6 floors underground.

A total of 20 floors in the building.

The glass building shaped like deer antlers was the base for the guild <Babylon>. It was a monumental tower built with great care in the middle of Seoul.

‘Wow… You’ve succeeded, my adorable little Bambi.’

[Your covenant, ‘The One Who Reads Destiny’, says, if you like this kind of thing, you should just tell me.]

‘Yeah, that’s not it, stop it.’

But the building itself is shaped like deer antlers.

Isn’t that a bit narcissistic? Is he sick in the head?

‘I should help him, as his sister.’

With sisterly concern, Jioh moved gracefully.

Once inside, <Babylon> was even more stylish and vibrant.

A wall full of screen randomly playing Babylon guild member’s battle.

Also, fairy lights dance around a forest inside the glass decorations, and in the center of the lobby, there are preserved fragments of a giant skeletal mammoth.

Anyone can see that this is an incredibly successful and incredibly great guild.

The guards, well-dressed and courteous, were also different from the usual.

‘Their physique is impressive.’

“I’m here for the desk job interview.”

“Excuse me, but please confirm your license.”

As fascinated as Jioh was by them, the guards were equally fascinated by the unusual appearance of the new applicant.

She was moving around as if she was on a museum tour, her footsteps were light and her head swayed around.

There was no sign of intimidation in the face of the grandeur of the giant guild.

‘Is it because she’s confident, or just bold.’

The magic scanner scanned Jioh’s license.

Unlike the chaos at D Market when top hunters were present, it was quiet here. Still, as the fake license was authorized by the Center, there were no issues passing through.

“Thank you for the verification. Please come this way.”

A guard accompanied them to the elevator. Without a security card, the floor buttons wouldn’t work.

“Go to the 11th floor and someone will guide you. Oh, just a moment please.”

“Yes?”

“There’s only one visitor elevator, so you’ll have to share it with someone else.”

A man’s footsteps were approaching.

Stepping on the smooth stone floor, he first looked at Jioh and then smiled.

“Oh my, it seems I unintentionally made the lady wait. My apologies.”

‘Ah…’

“Hmm? Your complexion turned pale; are you okay?”

No response.

The 3rd rank in Korea, Alpha – Jeong Gilgaon tilted his head curiously.

With hands in his suit pockets, he slightly leaned his body. His dark brown hair swayed softly with the movement.

“Hmm?”

“… it’s just my natural complexion.”

Jioh answered hastily, while trying to suppress her magic.

“I see.” Jeong Gilgaon nodded.

Then he laughed, looking at the noticeable distance between them. Jioh found herself clinging to the corner of the elevator.

“Famous people aren’t always liked by everyone.”

“…”

“Although it must be uncomfortable for the beautiful lady. But that’s how it is.”

‘What kind of comment is that, seriously?’

[Your covenant, ‘The One Who Reads Destiny’, says, Is this guy crazy? Is he trying to pick up someone else’s lady? He rolls up his sleeves and asks if he wants to die?]

“But… haven’t we met somewhere before?”

‘Have these guys lost their minds…’

“We just met.”

“We did?”

“Just now. Here. Inside this little elevator.”

Jeong Gilgaon’s expression changed from a question mark to an exclamation mark, and he burst into laughter. “Really? That sounds just like a line from a drama.”

What… Is this the feeling of unexpectedly breaking through a romance route…?

For the hunters, it was known that Jeong Gilgaon is an avid drama fan. Hearing a guy like that talk about drama doesn’t give her a very good feeling.

Jioh stuck even closer to the corner. Fortunately, the elevator arrived.

Jeong Gilgaon smiled as he pressed the open button.

“You seem like an interesting person. Let’s hope we meet again.” As she leaves, he looks towards her and grins silently.

“Good luck with your interview.”

…He’s so cringe.

With her tongue tied, Jioh turned away and stood still.

‘What the…?’

The 11th-floor interview room.

The atmosphere inside was completely different from the quiet 1st-floor lobby. Buzzing with people gathered like a crowded market.

Unlike regular office jobs, guild desk jobs required on-site applications. This was because the physical verification of Hunter Licenses was necessary.

In the first step, employees screened based on licenses and documents, then in the second step, the guild’s main team verified the applicants, and finally, there was a face-to-face interview. Knowing today was the deadline for applications, Jioh nodded, expecting it to be crowded, but this was beyond her expectations.

‘What’s the competition rate here?’

Is the job market for awakened individuals in South Korea this grim? It seems like every hunter with a license is here.

Jioh’s expression became serious.

Although she was planning to breeze through with a free pass, now it seemed like she might have to engage in a fair competition.

‘Well, I wanted to win it fairly anyway.’

“Hey, are you cutting in line?”

“No, I’ve been standing here for a while.” Her feet smoothly shifted inward.

Just a second ago, Jioh, who was standing outside the line, moved inside.

Did she…? The person behind her squinted her eyes, but soon let out a deep sigh. “Sorry. I must have been mistaken. I’m at a point where I can’t see anything due to nervousness.”

“That could happen.”

“You’re so kind…”

“Being nice is the motto of life.”

“Impressive…”

“Hmm.”

“You seem very relaxed… Of course, it’s probably because your abilities support that. I envy you.”

[At this point, I suspect that you might have a hidden trait that attracts suckers like this girl.]

‘Ha, Unni. It would be easier to just acknowledge my devilish charm…’

“Unlike me… I-i’m like trash about to be thrown away…”

[…]

‘…’

Huh?

[Ahem, I take back what I just said. It seems that you had a talent for attracting not suckers but rather weird individuals.]

Jioh, who was taken aback by the sudden outburst, broke into a cold sweat. She blinked her eyes. “No… Usually, people who are about to be thrown away as trash don’t come for interviews, right?”

“I know! You’re right! I should just go back”

“No! No! Don’t go! I’m sorry!”

What’s with this person?! She’s scary.

“S-sorry… I have chronic depression.”

‘Uh-huh. You don’t have to say it; it’s written all over your face. The sadness from Inside Out is just like her.’

A girl with disheveled, teary hair. She was short and seemed to be around the same age as Jioh.

“I’m Choi Seonhae. E-rank.” 1

“Jioh.”

Honestly, she wasn’t someone she wanted to deal with, but Jioh introduced herself with a touch of pity.

Even though she had a poker face trait, she didn’t want to make a complete stranger cry in the interview room, and she wanted to avoid that situation.

“W-What’s your rank…?”

… Just pretend that she can’t hear that question.

Because she didn’t want things to get noisy.

“Yes… You don’t have to say it… I understand. You don’t want to talk with trash like me…”

“B-rank. B-rank. It’s B!” ‘God dxmn’

“W-what? B-b-rank?”

Choi Seonhae shouted in disbelief. It was only natural that all eyes in the interview room focused on this sequence of events.

“What did you just say? B-rank?”

“That can’t be. Are you insane? Why is a B-rank here?”

The murmur around them started to escalate. It spread like dominoes, crossing over lines. It was an uncontrollable gossip spreading at Mach 20. The gathering stares were hot like an erupting volcano, just about to burst.

Jioh covered her face with a frown.

‘Ah. I’m screwed…’

My poor interview…

Footnotes

I know this is not that important, but the author really likes the pun with the name. Her name in Korean is 최선해 which can also mean ‘do one’s best’, while in here she’s depressed lol.




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