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It took some time for the sweating representative to calm down.

Jeong Gyeoul used telekinesis to lift the fallen employee and stayed by the representative’s side without leaving for a moment.

“Once again, I apologize… I’m really sorry.”

“Ah… It was a bit shocking, but nothing serious happened. It’s fine.”

The representative, who received a 120-degree bow instead of the usual 90-degree one, waved his hand, saying it was okay. It was hard to tell if he was an angel or just a pushover.

“If it’s not too much trouble, could I give you my number? I don’t have a business card yet… If you ever need an S-Class Hero, please contact me anytime. I’ll come running, even if it’s abroad.”

Jeong Gyeoul, who had been trying hard to be chosen by Jeong Ha-yul and to avoid being kicked out of the house after being possessed, had never been this humble before.

But this situation was clearly her fault.

Even Jeong Gyeoul couldn’t be shameless and cheeky in such a situation.

“You don’t have to think of it as a debt… Honestly, it would be a shame to pass up the chance to get help from an S-Class Hero. Please send a text to the number on the business card.”

It might have been a ploy to act like a pushover and make her indebted, but…

This situation had already happened due to a misunderstanding, and she didn’t want to misunderstand even during the apology.

‘This is just sickness… Paranoia? Delusions of persecution? Something like that…’

Given that Jeong Gyeoul was synonymous with spectacle and drama, it was natural to suspect everything, but…

As a member of modern society, she needed to exercise some self-restraint.

“I’ve sent the text. Jeong Gyeoul, 15 years old, S-Class Hero, affiliated with the Korean Hero Association, and managed by Starfall Entertainment. Please contact me anytime.”

After briefly introducing herself, Jeong Gyeoul bowed 120 degrees again and left the scene.

Her demeanor reminded one of a gangster boss.

The employee, who had been dumbfounded watching Jeong Gyeoul leave, finally snapped out of it and approached the representative.

“Wait, boss! What on earth just happened?”

“Hmm, it’s like winning the lottery?”

“Is there a lottery where the winner has to die?”

“Hahaha…”

The representative laughed awkwardly, noticing the employee’s coffee-stained clothes.

“You’re soaked. Let’s go to the store and buy you a new set of clothes.”

“Huh? It’s fine. I can just change my shirt at the office.”

“Don’t refuse. Thanks to you, I now have a connection with Hero Jeong Gyeoul. I was a bit hesitant to use the kids’ connections.”

“…?”

If the employee hadn’t insisted on getting coffee and parked the car here for a takeout, the representative wouldn’t have met Jeong Gyeoul.

What are the chances of meeting one of the six S-Class Heroes in Korea on the street?

And what are the odds of getting a “Free Use Pass” from that Hero, allowing her to be called anytime?

When the representative said he won the lottery, he wasn’t kidding.

The representative smiled as he watched Jeong Gyeoul leave.

“This is how it connects. Feels good.”

***

“So… You accidentally kicked a rock on the street, which accidentally bounced off a flower bed fence and accidentally hit a foreign car, and the owner who accidentally appeared knew your age, which was suspicious? So you materialized your magic power and threatened him by pointing it at his neck?”

“Hahaha.”

Jeong Gyeoul scratched her head and awkwardly laughed, trying to explain.

“…It wasn’t really a threat, more like a small body language to establish mutual trust?”

“If that body language involves pointing a blade at someone’s neck, isn’t that enough to be considered a threat?”

Eun-chae, who was listening, retorted, seemingly shocked by Jeong Gyeoul’s excuse.

Jeong Gyeoul, who was shrinking under Eun-chae’s words, looked pitiful.

Kang-woo tapped her back and suggested they wrap it up.

“Let’s give her some credit for apologizing sincerely and being forgiven.”

“You’re the reason she acts like this!”

“What did I do now?”

“You always let things slide! You should scold her when she needs it and let her take the consequences!”

“And you’re the one who forgives her as soon as she acts cute!”

The place where they were scolding the child who had done wrong turned into a battlefield between Eun-chae and Kang-woo.

Jeong Gyeoul, who was moving her head back and forth during the sudden argument, made eye contact with Jeong Ha-yul.

‘…Let’s bounce, sis.’

‘…Good idea.’

Lately, Kang-woo and Eun-chae have been acting like a married couple, often starting fights.

Watching their pointless arguments, they decided to leave before they got caught in the crossfire.

Their movements were stealthy, natural, and swift.

Using the abilities of a transcendent-level Hero for something like this would seem ridiculous to others, but their faces were as serious as ever.

Successfully escaping the house, the two fled to a neighborhood cafe.

“By the way… The representative runs a small entertainment company called HC Entertainment. Do you know it?”

“…Are you serious?”

HC Entertainment.

Along with Oseong Entertainment and IG Entertainment, it was one of the top three agencies in Korea.

“What? Is it famous?”

“…Do you not follow any idols or celebrities?”

“I’m not a kid. I’d rather sleep than waste time on that.”

“…”

She was already aware that she was different from other kids, but hearing that she didn’t know HC Entertainment hit her hard.

“Do you know BTS?”

“…Isn’t it a crime in Korea not to know them?”

“Thank goodness…”

Jeong Gyeoul, fortunately, knew BTS.

She felt there was still hope.

“From now on, let’s learn about various cultures and common knowledge together, Gyeoul.”

“…?”

“We’ll do it at least twice a week. That’s the plan.”

Asked about entertainment, but now it’s about studying? Jeong Gyeoul, feeling like she’d been struck by lightning, looked at Jeong Ha-yul with a puzzled expression.

“So what’s HC all of a sudden?”

“One of the top three entertainment companies in Korea. So, what you just said is like a Korean not knowing Park Seol-hwa from the Daehyun Guild.”

Jeong Gyeoul scoffed at Jeong Ha-yul’s words.

“Who in Korea doesn’t know Seol-hwa unnie?”

Similarly, Jeong Ha-yul also scoffed and continued.

“Exactly. I didn’t think there would be a Korean who didn’t know HC Entertainment. Oh, Winter and Yuna from the girl group SOL, who you’re close with, are also under HC.”

Jeong Gyeoul, who only knew Starfall Entertainment, the company she was under, couldn’t hide her shocked expression.

“The guy I almost beheaded is the CEO of Winter unnie and Yuna unnie’s company?”

“Yeah, the guy you threatened with a blade.”

“…To be exact, it wasn’t a blade but the edge of my hand. Don’t make it sound like a special assault.”

“…If you don’t like special assault, how about we go with the Hero Special Law since you used magic on your hand?”

“Wanna try? I’m protected by the judge, right?”

Jeong Gyeoul was only 13 years old.

She was a juvenile offender.

Jeong Ha-yul, caught off guard by the unexpected answer, could only open her mouth without responding.

***

HC Entertainment’s CEO Kang Joo-han and variety show maestro PD Choi Yong-seok secretly met at a Korean restaurant.

It was the same place where Park Seol-hwa had once gifted stamina potions to broadcasting station directors.

“PD Choi, how have you been?”

“Oh, same as always. And you, CEO? I heard the company’s been really busy lately.”

“The company’s busy, not me. The employees do all the work.”

“Come on, everyone in Korea knows you work so hard you barely have time to sleep.”

“…Well, it seems some people don’t know.”

CEO Kang thought of Jeong Gyeoul.

Even if she didn’t recognize him, she continued to threaten him without batting an eye after receiving his business card, like a villain.

CEO Kang, chuckling, began to explain why he had called PD Choi.

“Since we’re both busy, let’s cut to the chase. PD Choi, let’s do an audition show together.”

“…What?”

Superstar Korea, Korean Popstar, Show Your Mother, Teen Rapper, Produce 101, Idol School, Boys Planet, The Unit, etc.

The broadcasting industry is flooded with audition and survival formats these days.

CEO Kang, known for his good instincts, proposed an outdated format.

PD Choi Yong-seok couldn’t hide his surprise.

“I think I know what you’re thinking, but… let me tell you upfront, it’s going to be completely different.”

“…?”

The high-end dishes served remained untouched as they grew cold.

The conversation between the two didn’t end until all the food had gone cold.

 

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