Chapter 37: The Night When the World Watches

Daphne Entertainment.

The top entertainment agency in South Korea.

Its CEO, Han Segil, was left alone in his office.

“Hmm…”

CEO Han Segil was staring at a single pure-white document.

It was the profile of a composer who had recently joined the company.

“Seo Eunbyeol…”

The name of the cute little girl in the profile photo was “Seo Eunbyeol.”

A child who looked like she belonged in kindergarten singing nursery rhymes was, unbelievably, an official composer in the A&R team.

“This child is going to feed Daphne Entertainment in the future?”

Han Segil narrowed his brows.

Thirty minutes ago.

The composer Nam Seungha, with whom he had been talking, had said it.

That Seo Eunbyeol would feed Daphne Entertainment.

No, that she would even advance the Korean music industry by several levels.

“Hmm…”

Yet Han Segil could only narrow his brows.

Of course he trusted Nam Seungha completely.

If Nam Seungha, the man who had created countless hits and grown Daphne Entertainment, said he could make porridge out of red beans, Han Segil would believe it.

That was how much he had always trusted Nam Seungha’s words.

“But whether she can properly perform the role of a composer is still unknown…”

Yet this time, he could not bring himself to trust Nam Seungha.

A five-year-old child composing a title track for a girl group?

A tiny kid who had no composing experience and couldn’t even play the piano?

Han Segil simply could not accept it.

“No, anyone would find this impossible to accept.”

“Well, Teacher Nam must have his reasons.”

Han Segil set Seo Eunbyeol’s profile down.

It still felt uncomfortable, but he decided to trust Nam Seungha’s eye once more.

After all, the biggest contributor to making Daphne Entertainment the best agency in Korea had been Nam Seungha.

“The results will come out soon.”

Han Segil looked at the calendar on his desk.

The debut date of the rookie girl group “Daisy” was approaching, so they would soon know.

Whether Nam Seungha’s choice to hire a five-year-old girl as a composer was a success or a failure.

“Phew…”

In front of the massive door, I let out a long breath.

Then I brushed off my suit and straightened my clothes.

“Eunbyeol, Daddy will do well.”

I whispered quietly, then knocked on the heavy door.

And when I stepped inside.

I saw Shin Daeho, also dressed formally in a suit.

“Ah, Hunter Seo Juwon. You’re here.”

“Yes, Guild Master.”

I bowed deeply.

“Finally the day of the Night of Transcendents has come. How was last night? Did you sleep well?”

“To be honest… I didn’t sleep a wink.”

“Hahaha, oh dear. You must be exhausted.”

Shin Daeho smiled, and I forced the corners of my mouth up as well.

Yes.

Today was the day of the Night of Transcendents.

The day of the banquet for the guild masters representing South Korea.

I talked with Shin Daeho about various things.

After a while, the secretary cautiously entered and announced it was time to depart, and Shin Daeho spoke.

“Hunter Seo Juwon, come here.”

“Yes, Guild Master.”

I walked over to the desk at his call.

Shin Daeho picked up a small box that had been sitting on the desk.

A small but clearly luxurious box.

He clicked it open and took out something tiny from inside.

It was a small badge.

A badge that glowed with golden light.

“This is the badge that symbolizes Myth Guild.”

“A badge?”

“Yes. The badge you will wear today.”

“Pardon? Guild Master, isn’t that something only executives can wear?”

The badge engraved with the Myth Guild emblem.

It was definitely what Shin Daeho and the other Myth Guild executives wore.

Like a National Assembly member’s pin.

So why was I supposed to wear it?

To my confusion, Shin Daeho answered.

“Of course executives mainly wear it. But there is no rule saying only executives can. At events where someone represents Myth Guild, they are specially allowed to wear this badge.”

“I… see?”

“Yes. The Night of Transcendents event today is the same. Since you are representing Myth Guild there, you can wear this badge.”

Saying that, Shin Daeho personally pinned the golden badge onto the lapel of my suit.

“Oh, it suits you very well. You have good looks, so the badge looks even more alive.”

“Th-thank you, Guild Master.”

“Heh heh, no need for thanks. Go look in the mirror. See if the Myth Guild badge looks good on you.”

Following his guidance, I stood in front of the full-length mirror in the guild master’s office.

The navy suit I had bought with Eunbyeol.

On its lapel shone the golden badge.

“Wow…”

I let out an involuntary exclamation.

Goosebumps raced across my entire body.

The Myth Guild badge.

Wearing it gave me a strange, almost mystical feeling.

“How is it? Do you like it?”

“Yes, of course! It’s beautiful. Truly, dazzlingly beautiful.”

“Yes. The emblem and badge that represent our Myth Guild are indeed beautiful. As the badge of Korea’s number one ranked guild, it should feel even more proud.”

Shin Daeho continued.

“But never forget the weight of that badge. From the moment you wear it, you are now a representative of Myth Guild. As a representative, you must be careful with your words and actions.”

“Y-yes, sir.”

“I believe Hunter Seo Juwon can do it well. As I said last time, you will become the greatest hunter in Korea.”

Shin Daeho smiled with satisfaction and patted my shoulders.

In contrast, I stared at my reflection in the full-length mirror, still looking dazed.

Me, representing Myth Guild.

The golden badge on my lapel shone brilliantly.

And that badge felt as heavy as its beauty.

Not physically heavy, but mentally burdensome.

As Shin Daeho said, from the moment I wore it, I had become someone who represented Myth Guild.

“Anyway, let’s get going now.”

“Yes, Guild Master.”

I answered and followed Shin Daeho out.

My heart was pounding like crazy.

I rode the elevator down with Shin Daeho.

Accompanied by a large number of secretaries.

The moment we stepped out of the elevator on the first floor.

“…!”

I was startled by the enormous crowd.

The spacious lobby.

It was packed full of Myth Guild members.

“Heh heh, these guys really… I told them they didn’t have to come out.”

Shin Daeho chuckled and walked out of the elevator.

I followed behind him with the secretaries.

“Guild Master! Have a safe trip!”

“Guild Master, you look amazing today as well!”

“Show them the dignity of Myth Guild!”

“Long live Guild Master Shin Daeho!”

“Shin Daeho! Shin Daeho! Shin Daeho!”

Myth Guild members lined up on both sides.

Diamond, Gold, Silver, and Bronze raid members all mixed together, showering praise on Shin Daeho.

Good heavens…

Following closely behind Shin Daeho, I felt a strange sensation.

Of course these cheers were not for me.

Some of the Diamond and Gold raid members even shot me sharp glances.

Like, “How did a mere Silver raid member get chosen as the companion for the Night of Transcendents?”

Yet I still felt good.

Being indirectly cheered as a representative of Myth Guild was truly thrilling.

“Hunter Seo Juwon! Have a good trip!”

“Juwon-ah! Fighting! Come back safe!”

“You look cool, Seo Juwon! So handsome!”

“Wow, the suit looks perfect on you! The badge is awesome too!”

“Oppa Juwon! Represent our Nova Team well!”

Among the countless people were my Nova Team members.

Starting with Cha Jihye, the senior team members shouted cheerfully at me.

Not only them—even my old colleagues from the Bronze days in Gaon Team hadn’t forgotten me and cheered.

Thump thump.

Hearing their cheers, my heart swelled with emotion.

I was grateful.

What had I ever done for them?

I felt like I didn’t deserve them shouting themselves hoarse for someone like me.

I really have to do well.

That must have been why.

I felt I absolutely had to perform well as a representative of Myth Guild.

Not just moderately hard, but with all my heart for the people cheering me on.

Walking through the lobby surrounded by countless Myth Guild members, we finally stepped outside the headquarters.

Clap clap clap clap!

A luxurious limousine was waiting, and the vice guild master along with the raid leaders were applauding.

The second-in-command vice guild master, plus the Diamond, Gold, Silver, and Bronze raid leaders.

All the high-ranking executives of Myth Guild were clapping for Shin Daeho.

“Guild Master, have a safe trip.”

The vice guild master said to Shin Daeho.

Shin Daeho smiled and replied that he would, then climbed into the back seat of the limousine.

Next was me.

The vice guild master approached and quietly said.

“Congratulations. A Silver raid member attending the Night of Transcendents. You’ve really risen high.”

“Th-thank you, Vice Guild Master.”

“I still don’t know why the Guild Master chose you, but still, have a good trip. Take good care of the Guild Master.”

“Yes, sir. I will do my very best.”

Saying that, I walked around to the back and climbed into the back seat.

The head seat belonged to Shin Daeho, of course.

“Have a safe trip, Guild Master.”

“Yes. I leave the guild in your hands while I’m gone, Vice Guild Master.”

“Leave it to me.”

After exchanging those words, the vice guild master closed the door.

At the driver’s signal, the limousine slowly began to move.

It’s finally happening.

Watching the scenery glide smoothly past the window, I took a deep breath.

We were finally heading to the grand festival of the major guild masters—the venue of the Night of Transcendents.

The Night of Transcendents was held at South Korea’s most luxurious hotel.

The tower that served as a landmark of Seoul.

The banquet began at the hotel inside the tower that pierced the sky.

“Wow…”

The moment I entered the banquet hall, I let out a gasp of admiration.

High ceilings and vast space.

Luxurious interior and expensive paintings.

Tables covered with pure white tablecloths.

Men and women dressed in suits and gowns.

Staff pouring golden champagne.

It felt exactly like a gathering of aristocrats.

“What do you think, Hunter Seo Juwon? How does it feel to be at the Night of Transcendents?”

Shin Daeho asked me as I stood there dazed beside him.

“It’s truly astonishing. I never imagined such a lavish party existed in Korea.”

“Haha, isn’t that natural? Every single person gathered here is practically the chairman of a major corporation.”

I nodded blankly at Shin Daeho’s words.

He was right.

In modern society, major guild masters created wealth far exceeding that of conglomerate chairmen.

So it wasn’t strange at all to call every man and woman here a “modern aristocrat.”

“Anyway, let’s go in. The major guild masters are waiting for us.”

“Well… they’re waiting for you, Guild Master, not me.”

“For now, yes. Still, make sure to show your face. Someday these people will be working under you.”

With Shin Daeho’s incomprehensible remark, I stepped deeper into the banquet hall.

The moment I would come face-to-face with the major guild masters who shook South Korea.