I've Never Seen a Saint who can use Magic so Well-Chapter 127

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"If it weren’t the Saintess making this request, I’d think it was a trap—your demands are so modest."

"But I am hiding something."

"Excuse me? Hiding something?"

"You can’t complain if I take you somewhere unexpected in the future, right?"

"…Haha!"

Yeo Dohyung laughed, his shoulders shaking with amusement.

Then, as if struck by a thought, he suppressed his laughter and added:

"If it’s a dungeon abroad, give me time to prepare."

"Of course. I’ll need time to prepare too."

I nodded in agreement, then paused to consider whether I should conceal the exact reason.

…Should I just be honest?

Even if I left out details about Evan being some god or administrator,

it might be better to at least mention that we’d be heading somewhere dangerous.

After deciding, I spoke.

"Dohyung, honestly, even I don’t know where we might go. But if something truly evil invades, we’ll be heading there to stop it."

When I spoke frankly, Yeo Dohyung widened his eyes and asked:

"Are you certain something like that will happen?"

"Yes, absolutely. Oh, and let’s keep this between us. It’s a secret."

I raised my index finger to my lips and gave a small smile.

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Yeo Dohyung stared blankly for a moment before nodding seriously.

"If the Saintess calls something truly evil, I’ll gladly join you."

"…Thank you, Dohyung. Oh, and please just call me like you used to."

"Understood, Si-Hyun."

Yeo Dohyung smiled warmly as he responded.

Gentle sunlight streaming through the window fell across his face.

"So, that wraps up the meeting, right?"

I spoke first, and Yeo Dohyung nodded lightly, standing up from his seat.

"Yes, I’ll pass on the agreed details to the staff. Please wait here a moment."

Yeo Dohyung left the room, and through the slightly open door, I could hear his footsteps and snippets of conversation.

I took a sip of the iced coffee in front of me through the straw.

"He really accepted everything so easily."

Sure, it made sense when I hid the specifics.

But I didn’t expect him to agree so readily, even after hearing about something as ominous as a potential invasion.

I had thought a more detailed explanation might be necessary.

Did I gloss over things too much?

Should I have been more specific?

…Or did I actually get right to the point?

Alone in the room, my thoughts began to spiral.

Just then, Yeo Dohyung returned to the conference room.

"Thank you for waiting. Everything has been approved."

"That’s good to hear."

I nodded and glanced at the watch on my wrist.

Thanks to how smoothly the meeting had gone, a lot of time had been saved.

Now, I had quite a bit of free time before my next appointment.

"…Dohyung, are you busy right now?"

"Hmm? Did we miss something in the meeting?"

"No, nothing like that. I just have some spare time and thought I’d ask if you could chat for a while."

"Ah, perfect. I could use a break myself."

With a friendly smile, Yeo Dohyung sat back down across from me.

I asked him, half-jokingly:

"Do people ever tell you that you’re too nice?"

"Excuse me? Why do you ask?"

"You agree to things way too easily when people ask you for favors."

"Hmm…"

Yeo Dohyung tapped his fingers lightly on the table, as if keeping a rhythm, his expression relaxed.

After a moment’s thought, he spoke in an easygoing tone.

"It’s the first time I’ve heard that, but thinking about it, you might have a point. I’ll take it as a realization."

"Huh, is that so? Interesting."

I tilted my head slightly, then took another sip of my coffee.

We continued chatting about random topics until I finished my drink.

As I had noticed before, Yeo Dohyung was an excellent conversationalist.

Thanks to him, I was able to pass the time pleasantly before my next appointment.

***

After leaving the Dawn Guild building,

I visited the residence of the master of the Knight Guild, the Elder.

The iron gate bore the marks of time,

beyond which lay a stately mansion and a meticulously maintained garden.

It was a landscape that always brought a sense of calm,

simple yet solid, much like the Elder’s life.

"Hello! It’s been a while."

"Hoho. Young lady, you’ve grown even more beautiful since I last saw you. I hear you’ve been very busy lately."

"Oh, come on. No matter how busy I am, I’ll always make time to visit you. Don’t worry!"

"Hohoho."

I greeted the Elder warmly as he opened the gate and welcomed me in.

He smiled gently, turning to walk inside at a leisurely pace.

Watching his back, I smiled softly and followed him with light steps.

"In this heat, indoors is better than the garden. Come on in."

"Yes, that sounds like a good idea."

I answered naturally and followed him into the cool interior.

As we entered, the air conditioning’s pleasant chill enveloped me.

In the living room, a table was laid with a delightful spread of refreshments.

In the glass filled with ice, a deep red beverage glistened.

The color seemed familiar. Perhaps...

"This is omija tea, isn’t it?"

"Hoho, you’ve got a sharp eye. There’s nothing better for summer. Have a glass."

"Thank you! I’ll enjoy it."

Sluuurp. The clinking sound of ice accompanied the sip of cool omija tea touching my lips.

A tangy, refreshing flavor filled my mouth, followed by a subtle spiciness.

It was a taste that made the summer heat melt away.

"Oh, this is a souvenir from my trip."

"A souvenir, you say? What’s this, bringing me gifts?"

The Elder’s curious eyes crinkled with a small smile.

I handed over the present and settled into a seat.

From there, we exchanged casual conversation.

The Elder mentioned how visitors like me kept him from feeling lonely.

He also shared how lively it became when groups of his students visited, creating a fun commotion.

I talked about my plans to continue teaching at the academy.

About how seeing my adorable students often brought a smile to my face.

Time passed as we chatted, and before we knew it, the long summer day had begun to wane.

Then the Elder stroked his beard lightly and spoke.

"You’ve got something you want to say, don’t you?"

"Um, was it that obvious?"

"Hoho, it’s the intuition of an old man."

"Aha."

I chuckled softly at his words.

The Elder, now serious, added in a gentle tone:

"Don’t hesitate to share whatever’s on your mind. If there’s something troubling you, let me hear it."

"I feel bad bringing this up after not seeing you for so long."

Smiling awkwardly, I took another sip of the omija tea.

But with him offering so kindly, wouldn’t it be rude to hold back?

I decided to speak up, summarizing the situation concisely.

"In the near future, I think I’ll have to go to a very dangerous place. I want to go with people I can trust."

"Hmm, I see."

It was a short and simple explanation.

Yet, the Elder didn’t press for more. Instead, he offered a gentle smile.

Straightening his back, he adjusted his posture.

His dignified, steadfast presence reminded me of an unshakable boulder.

With a calm and deep gaze, he looked at me and spoke.

"I can’t send my prized student into danger alone. I’d been considering getting back into shape anyway."

"…Thank you!"

I couldn’t help but feel a slight tremor in my voice.

His words, filled with kindness, warmed my heart deeply.

I responded with a radiant smile.

***

...The past few days had been incredibly busy.

I made time to meet people I was acquainted with—

Da-Young and Han-Gyeol from the Wing Guild, the Academy’s President, Professor Noh, Professor Park, and others.

I handed out souvenirs and had brief conversations about what had happened recently and what lay ahead.

The rest of my time was spent adjusting to my new power.

I also met regularly with Areum, exchanging thoughts on divine power.

During these moments, we were both each other’s teacher.

After all, if one is willing to learn, teachers can be found everywhere.

Thanks to Areum, I realized things I had overlooked, and together we shared a period of growth.

Time passed, and the day for the SS-rank dungeon raid in Korea finally arrived.

The main raid team consisted of hunters from the Dawn Guild.

My role was to act as a supporter in place of the resting Choi Ga-Eul.

"Ah, Si-Hyun! You’re here!"

"Hello. Looks like everyone gathered early."

At the clearing near the gate,

I joined the others who had arrived ahead of me and exchanged greetings.

"Please take care of us today!"

"The same goes for me. Let’s do our best."

Everyone was friendly and approachable.

It wasn’t overly formal, and the relaxed atmosphere felt comforting.

After the greetings, we completed our preparations.

Kim Tae-Ho, the Dawn Guild’s S-rank tank, was the first to step into the gate.

One by one, the others followed behind him, entering the gate.

I was the last one left.

Just before stepping in, I lightly reviewed the plan.

Today's objectives:

Adapt further to the power I had been training through the rigors of real combat.

At the same time, compare the effectiveness of my awakened trait and its absence.

While experimenting, I would still be able to contribute my share to the team.

With an easy stride, I stepped into the gate.