“Are you really leaving?”

Kim Seon-Hyeok nodded at Park Joon-Min’s regret-filled question.

“I have to. My country actually ordered me back home a while ago, but I’ve been stubborn about it. I don’t have any more excuses now, so I have to go back.”

“You said you’d raise me. What am I supposed to do if you leave like this?”

Without realizing it, Kim Seon-Hyeok grinned when he saw the Warrior's expression resemble a puppy sitting in front of its owner in the morning as he’s trying to leave for work.

“Punk, you’re already at level 48. You’re 9 levels higher than me. So who’s raising who?”

“But still, I have a long way to go.”

Kim Seon-Hyeok looked sternly when the Warrior continued to insist even after he had explained the situation several times. 

“You have to take care of yourself from now on. You have to think things through and grow on your own. And…”

“Don’t trust Balmung too much, and until you've reached at least level 70, don’t fight the Demon King. Hyung, if you repeat it one more time, it’ll be your 30th time if you count this repetition. Whew, it’s a wonder my ears aren’t blocked.”[1]

Seeing how the Warrior already knew what he had to do, Kim Seon-Hyeok’s sternness was rendered useless.

But rather than feeling annoyed about it, he felt better. So instead of scolding the Warrior, Kim Seon-Hyeok smiled and praised him. 

“Yes. If you keep that in mind, you won’t be easily beaten.”

“I feel like I’m losing out,...