HPDBC Chapter 51
Chapter 51
Kangin Academy.
Not just Korea’s, but the world’s largest academy, it was located in the city of Sariwon.
After North Korea collapsed and was unified under South Korea, the former North Korean regions were less developed and had poorer public safety compared to the southern regions. Despite this, Choi Kang-in built Kangin Academy in Sariwon, a city situated between Pyongyang and Kaesong.
This decision was symbolic, signifying that the northern territories wouldn’t be neglected. Moreover, Sariwon’s abundance of vacant land allowed for the construction of an academy so vast it resembled an entire village.
Kangin Academy wasn’t just established to train powerful hunters; it was also designed to serve as a cradle for nurturing successors to the Kangin Guild.
In the original story, Baek Seo-jin had already proven himself capable and became the heir to the Kangin Guild without any involvement from Kangin Academy. But because of me, that was never going to happen.
***
"So, what brings you here so early today?"
Choi Kang-in looked at the boy standing before him, Baek Seo-jun, who had come to see him early in the morning.
At 19 years old—20 in Korean age—Seo-jun had just entered his twenties, marking his legal adulthood. His growth was apparent.
With blue hair and piercing red eyes, his sharp, sculpted features were so striking they could captivate countless women with just his face alone.
Even celebrities who appeared on TV might find themselves momentarily entranced if they saw him in person.
Fortunately, the appearance others saw wasn’t his real face but a slightly diminished version, reducing the impact somewhat.
Even so, his false appearance was still at an impressive level. Officially, he was known as a once-in-a-lifetime genius, having become an SSS-class Hunter at the unprecedented age of 15.
Had he been alone, women would likely flock to him in droves.
However, the presence of Seomun Ye-jin at his side was an insurmountable barrier. Famous as a model even before her Hunter days, her beauty was so overwhelming that no celebrity could compare, making people hesitant to approach him.
"I’m here to discuss future plans."
"Oh! I see. By any chance, are you considering becoming the heir to the Kangin Guild?"
Baek Seo-jun gently shook his head.
"Not right now."
"Still giving me the same answer?"
Choi Kang-in sighed slightly, feeling a twinge of disappointment.@@@@
Seo-jun had a way of speaking as though he might accept the offer, only to keep postponing it.
"Today, I’d like to finalize some specific plans."
"Oh? Is that so?"
Today, however, it seemed Seo-jun was determined to settle things.
As Choi Kang-in looked on with interest, curious about how Seo-jun would lay out his plans, Seo-jun spoke.
"First, next year, Ye-jin and I will be enrolling in Kangin Academy together."
"Is that so?"
"Yes. However, I have no intention of wasting time on unnecessary classes. I’d prefer to graduate as quickly as possible."
"Wouldn’t enjoying life at the academy also create lasting memories?"
"I’d rather spend that time making memories with Ye-jin."
It was clear he had no intention of attending Kangin Academy diligently.
[Youngest SSS-Class Hunter Kim Ho-jun Marries Seomun Ye-jin!]
[Seomun Ye-jin, Also an SSS-Class Hunter, Expresses Joy Over Marriage Registration with Kim Ho-jun.]
[Wedding Date Unconfirmed: Kim Ho-jun Announces It Will Take Place After Academy Graduation...]
[Seomun Ye-jin to Temporarily Pause Modeling Career but Continue Work as a Hunter.]
Although the news referred to him by his alias, Kim Ho-jun, the articles spread like wildfire across the internet.
"This can't be!"
Baek Seo-jin, trembling with anger, stared at the headlines on his phone.
How could this have happened?
Seomun Ye-jin, his Seomun Ye-jin, was now married to Kim Ho-jun?
Even though the wedding had yet to be held, the fact that they had submitted their marriage registration was undeniable proof.
"Urgh."
As he read the article, Baek Seo-jin clenched his fists in frustration.
It had to be a mistake. Seomun Ye-jin must have been deceived or forced into this marriage.
But he was powerless to help her.
"I need to get stronger."
He vowed to become stronger and rescue Seomun Ye-jin from Kim Ho-jun. After that, he would console her, give her warmth, and ensure her peace and happiness.
Even if her body was sullied, his feelings and determination would not change.
That was how he would honor his first love.
As these thoughts consumed him, Baek Seo-jin turned off his phone, his mind drifting to Lee Ha-yeon and Han Se-hee.
"I am not alone."
With the help of his precious friends, he would save Seomun Ye-jin from the detestable villain Kim Ho-jun.
To do that, he needed to fight villains relentlessly and grow stronger, faster.
"The strongest villain I can currently hunt is S-Class."
Using the intelligence resources of the Baekho Guild, he resolved to track down every S-Class villain and capture them.
If there were reports of villain activity, he would even travel overseas to hunt them.
"I need to grow stronger quickly so the Kangin Guild notices me."
Though he was a promising Hunter, he didn’t possess the overwhelming power of an SSS-Class Hunter like Kim Ho-jun.
But once he reached SSS-Class, the Kangin Guild would undoubtedly take notice of him.
If Choi Kang-in recognized his potential and he could speak with him, perhaps Choi Kang-in would discover Kim Ho-jun’s true identity.
"Wait for me, Ye-jin noona. I’ll save you, I promise. Until then... even if you must resent me for being weak, please endure."
Having made this vow, Baek Seo-jin came across a news article reporting a massive villain riot in China. Without hesitation, he decided to lead the Baekho Guild's forces to intervene.
"I won’t be able to join you in China."
"There’s a villain disturbance in Japan, and the Angel Guild has decided to deploy its forces there instead."
Lee Ha-yeon and Han Se-hee declined to accompany him due to these circumstances, leaving Baek Seo-jin no choice but to head to China alone.
***
One year passed.