Chapter 146: Whistleblower (1)

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Kim Hyunsung was not used to receiving gifts.

I didn't know how it had been like for him during the first timeline, but if one were to think about his high-level talents, it would seem like he was the giver rather than the receiver.

This seemed to be the reason as to why he was unable to hide how he felt. He wasn't wearing a smile, nor was he laughing, but his expression was one of pure joy.

'He likes it.'

This was a well-maintained black griffon. I would have been disappointed if he had not made that expression. Because of its rarity, you couldn't dare to measure it by value. If this was rated using artifact ranks, this would obviously be a legendary-grade gift.

This was also the reason why everyone around us looked very surprised.

"Wow..."

It was hard to accept the fact that this gift had come from me, and not from a guild. It had been quite easy for me to acquire, which wasn't the same for the others. The fact that I had made my gift public meant there was a lot for me to gain.

'In this way, I'm able to show how good the relationship between the Guild Master and Vice Guild Master are.'

This was also a reaffirmation of my power. It meant I was very loyal to Hyunsung, and this would be the image engraved on everyone's minds.

As expected, Kim Hyunsung shook his head, looking as if he was overwhelmed.

"l-I'm fine, Kiyoung-ssi. I am grateful for the offer... but it's too overwhelming."

'You should definitely be overwhelmed. This is very expensive...'

"You don't have to be overwhelmed, Hyunsung-ssi. Since I have received so much from my trip, it was only right of me to do so. Ah! And I've received this through sheer luck, so..."

"Nevertheless..."

Of course, I knew he would react like this. This was a very big gift, after all. However, anyone could see that he really wanted it, and that he was only refusing out of courtesy.

Hyunsung simply refused because he knew he would still get the gift, nevertheless.

"This is also for letting me acquire Juliana. I have my own griffon, so don't worry!"

"Ah..."

'Take it quickly, you bastard. You're going to take it anyway.

In the end, Hyunsung conceded. "If you say like that, l-I will take it gratefully."

'Do not stutter...

"You don't really have to feel overwhelmed. Haha. You can think of it as my payment for the things you have given me."

"No. The one I'm receiving is bigger. I will definitely repay this kindness."

'That's how it should be!'

As I slipped over the black griffon, I saw Kim Hyunsung stroking him happily. As the giver, I felt pretty good about myself, and it wasn't just Hyunsung who had such a happy expression.

Park Deokgu, Sun Hee-young, Kim Ye-ri, Hwang Jeong-yeon, and Lee Sanghee all wore a similar glow on their faces.

I thought that, with the gift ceremony done, the party would also end, but it appeared that this was not the case.

"We have to party all night today since we're here. Ah! Hyunsung hyung-ssi, can we do that?

"Sure. Let's just resume working tomorrow afternoon!"

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