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Cloudless Sky Chapter 31

Chapter 31

The drizzling spring rain made it impossible to fly the paper airplane. Soram had to take the wheel again after a long time.

The place where the dispatch request came in was a new city in the suburbs of Seoul. Soram drove straight through the rainy highway and eliminated the 4th-grade rift without any trouble. And as soon as he got back in the car, another dispatch request came from a nearby location.

"... Hmm."

It wasn't strange that the di...

Cloudless Sky Chapter 30

Chapter 30

Soram yawned, dressed in a somewhat perfunctory manner due to fatigue. In contrast, Tae-un always looked impeccably neat, as if he had a reset button at home. The book he had been reading was lying upside down on the sofa, indicating he had been waiting for Soram for quite some time.

"Have you finished preparing?"

"Yes. Han Tae-un ssi is always so quick."

"It was the same."

They naturally left the dormitory together and headed to the 1...

Cloudless Sky Chapter 29

Chapter 29

"I'll handle my own work. Don't help me anymore."

Tae-un spoke a little more firmly this time. But it was useless against the other person.

"I always thought that way too, but it doesn't work out the way I want."

"..."

"Especially if it's someone who doesn't listen at all, it gets repeated over and over."

Soram tapped the phone screen while lying down. He could feel that Tae-un, who would normally have done his own work, was payi...

Cloudless Sky Chapter 28

Chapter 28

It was just as he turned his body and came out into the hallway. His wrist pager made a different sound than usual - beep, beep, beep. This was a call from the Reconnaissance Bureau.

"This is Han Tae-un."

"Ah, Chief Han? There's been a mix-up with the dispatch location again."

"... I see."

"If you're going to change the person being dispatched, you should let us know."

"I'm sorry."

After apologizing obediently, a sound simi...

Cloudless Sky Chapter 27

Chapter 27

"The foolish Jin Soram must reflect on suspecting me by ordering a week's worth of late-night snacks."

"..."

Soram took a card out of the back cover of his cell phone and handed it to Ayoung.

"Return it the week the midterm exams end."

"Really? Are you serious?"

"Yeah. Buy snacks too. If you want to buy for your friends, go ahead."

"Thank you so much!"

Ayoung, whose allowance was still managed by her parents, quickly ...

Cloudless Sky Chapter 26

Chapter 26

Anyway, if he could produce that level of destructive power, they should at least be able to guess the type of his ability. Soram himself had no idea whatsoever. And how amazing of an awakening wish must Han Tae-un have harbored to gain such an ability?

Plopping down in his seat, Soram asked,

"Ayoung... What was your awakening wish?"

"Me? But can't you tell just by looking? I prayed that Aila, who was sick and hospitalized, would get better....

Cloudless Sky Chapter 25

Chapter 25

The sword in Tae-un's hands dug into the metal inch by inch. As the impact was transmitted to the interior, the outer surface of the metal began to crack little by little. Only 20 seconds had passed so far.

"... Director nim, do you happen to know what type of special ability Han Tae-un ssi has?"

"The research lab is already scratching their heads trying to figure out what kind of ability that is. Even though I'm seeing it right in front of my eye...

Cloudless Sky Chapter 24

Chapter 24

The regular press conference, which continued with the hunters from the Reconnaissance Bureau, ended late in the afternoon. It was time for Ayoung to have returned to the office after school.

As the reporters left, those who had come to Seoul from various places for the regular press conference also prepared to disperse back to their original branches. Soram, along with Ga-eul and Tae-un, saw Min-ki off.

"See you in two weeks."

"Okay."

Cloudless Sky Chapter 23

Chapter 23

Soram and Ga-eul were showered with flashes from the moment they walked forward. Even after sitting on the stage, the sound of clicking didn't stop for a long time. It was a distinctly different level of interest compared to the other hunters from the Field Operations Bureau.

"We will start the Q&A."

Almost all the reporters sitting in their seats raised their hands. Soram picked up the microphone first.

"Third row. The reporter wearing ...

Cloudless Sky Chapter 22

Chapter 22

The entrance was monotonous, without applause or music. All the Rift Phenomenon Management Headquarters staff in their seats stood up. The hunters, dressed in black suits as if coordinated, stood up and clasped their hands behind their backs, creating a rather impressive scene for the cameras.

Since the establishment of the Rift Phenomenon Management Headquarters, the director had changed twice, and both were ordinary people, not hunters. The political ...

Cloudless Sky Chapter 21

Chapter 21

The press conference hall, which had been quiet for a moment, was once again filled with the sound of camera shutters due to the appearance of one person. Soram, who arrived almost last, approached the table where a female hunter was sitting.

The female hunter, who was around the same age as Soram, had her black hair tied up high and was scrolling through her cell phone with an indifferent expression. Her physique, dressed in a black suit like Soram, wa...

Cloudless Sky Chapter 20

Chapter 20

"I've already lived as a hunter for 8 years now, so isn't it too late to find a dream at this point?"

"Jin Soram ssi, you're the same age as me. You said I was young, though."

That's because Han Tae-un was exactly twenty-six as he appeared, while Soram wasn't actually twenty-six. Hmm... In the gap of his words, Soram tapped on the keyboard. Meaningless letters were engraved.

"I didn't really have any future aspirations even as a student. If ...

Cloudless Sky Chapter 19

Chapter 19

"Soram oppa, I'm here."

Soram felt his body being shaken and opened his eyes. Ayoung was looking down at him. Seeing Ayoung casually waking him up, he realized the newly regressed life was not a dream.

"Ah... is it already 4 o'clock?"

"Yeah. You didn't respond since lunchtime, did you sleep the whole time?"

"I think so. Ayoung, you..."

Soram frowned and sat up groggily.

"You went to school like that?"

"Like what?"

Cloudless Sky Chapter 18

Chapter 18

"Hah..."

Director Park Jae-seon sighed deeply while rubbing his temples. Tae-un's eyes gradually narrowed.

"Soram, is that really all you have to say?"

The director crossed his arms and looked at Soram with a stern face. Based on the behavior Soram had shown so far, he expected him to be evasive and resist, saying, "What did I do so wrong for you to say that?" However...

"I'm sorry."

Soram erased the constantly fluttering smile f...

Cloudless Sky Chapter 17

Chapter 17 (+ Bulletin Board Reactions)

Title: It seems like Soram went on a dungeon dispatch today

1. moaitube.com/watch?v=sBD1130IND (News + Interview)

2. moaitube.com/watch?v=12WOLCGHY (Fancam)

There are quite a few negative comments on the fancam, so I recommend not watching it if you're sensitive.

(+ Additional photos of the helicopter landing.)

This is so cool how he ge...

Cloudless Sky Chapter 16

Chapter 16

While the stone shone erratically on the floor, Soram and Ayoung were more tense than ever. Even Soram, who had been smiling pleasantly throughout the dungeon, gulped nervously.

"Slowly, come this way."

Tae-un's toes, which had touched the stone, carefully lifted off. Overwhelmed by their momentum, Tae-un quietly moved to the side.

Soram and Ayoung clenched their fists in front of their faces.

"...You know? It's a one-shot deal."

Cloudless Sky Chapter 15

Chapter 15

The core of a mimicry dungeon was to taint all senses of the entrants with elements of fear. Not only the visible attacks but also the sounds continued.

'We will now begin the English listening assessment for the first semester of the third year of high school.'

'All questions will be played only once.'

'Number 1.'

'Excuse me. May I...'

'Cough, cough cough, cough! Cough, cough!'

"Who made the coughing sound..."

Ayoung...

Cloudless Sky Chapter 14

Chapter 14

"Wow, this is like a living hell."

Mutants that could only inspire fear in humans were clustered together in a tangled mess. As they approached the three with their grotesque gaits, Aila lowered her body and growled.

"Han Tae-un ssi, you're not a complete stranger to combat situations, right?"

"Yes."

"This isn't a situation for tactics or anything, so feel free to attack as much as you want. It won't matter much if you accidentally hit...

Cloudless Sky Chapter 13

Chapter 13

"The rift seems to have opened on the 4th floor. There are a few closed self-study rooms, and it seems the rift formed there and turned into a dungeon before it could be discovered. From the description, it sounds like a mimicry dungeon. An hour ago, it was observed descending to the 3rd floor, but I'm not sure how far down it's gone now."

"What grade is that friend?" Soram asked.

"3rd grade."

"Ah, a 3rd-grade hunter alone can't handle a 4th...

Cloudless Sky Chapter 12

Chapter 12

"What kind of trouble?" Tae-un asked.

"Usually, he just lies around and sleeps, so it's not a big deal, but once in a while, he sets off a huge bomb, you know? Ah, what should I call it? It's refreshing, but sometimes it feels like he's taking on everything by himself. When Soram oppa is like that, I get nervous that he might end up in the guard floor," Ayoung explained.

Lying around and sleeping... huge bomb...? From Tae-un's perspective, those w...

Cloudless Sky Chapter 11

Chapter 11

"Yes."

"Ah, again. You should have received a basic weapon for now, but after going to the field a few times, you'll get a sense of what weapon suits you best. When that happens, apply for it at the research lab right away. For example... I carry this length of sword because it's comfortable for me."

Soram unsheathed his sword from his back to show it. The sword was of an ambiguous length, neither quite a long sword nor a short sword.

As Tae...

Cloudless Sky Chapter 10

Chapter 10

"Why did you get ready so early? You just need to take the elevator down."

"I woke up early," Han Tae-un replied.

"Is the dormitory livable? How's this room?"

"Yes. It's good."

"That's great. I asked them to give you the room next to mine. No one wants to use the room connected to mine. I'm treated like an outcast here."

"..."

"It's even better that you like the room."

Soram stretched while peeking into Tae-un's room....

Cloudless Sky Chapter 9

Chapter 9

Beyond his wristwatch, Jin Soram could hear the other person deeply inhaling, then exhaling while suppressing their anger. It sounded like the sigh of a grandfather witnessing his mischievous grandson sliding down a tombstone.

"To the Director's office, come, no, take him with you."

"Wow, seriously? A meeting with the boss for someone just touring?" Soram scoffed. "What a hardass!"

"Soram, stop messing around."

"Um...yes."

While S...

Cloudless Sky Chapter 8

Chapter 8

"But why didn't you say anything when the police chief was ranting earlier?"

"The timing wasn't good," Tae-un answered in an impassive tone, as unwavering as his upright posture that remained unruffled even after driving for over an hour.

"If I had said in front of him that I would go to Seoul, he would have gotten even angrier due to his pride."

"He did seem quite stubborn."

"If we had a drink, he might have even told me to go. I was p...

Cloudless Sky Chapter 7

Chapter 7

Soram was momentarily at a loss for words, and in that moment, Lee Jae-hyeon exclaimed, "Tae-un! Oh my, Chief! In the end, you're trying to trip up the kid who's trying to go to a good place. Of course he has to go to the headquarters, what are you saying!"

"It won't be okay. Obviously," Soram answered, drawing the gazes of the three people towards him.

"The headquarters can't let go of a 1st-grade awakener. The only reason an official document and...

Cloudless Sky Chapter 6

Chapter 6

Han Tae-un, who had been sitting on pins and needles, responded to Noh Mun-yeong's sharp voice, saying, "That's true."

"They say they'll send one 2nd-grade hunter to replace you, but I looked into it, and ten 2nd-grade hunters can't beat one 1st-grade. Hmm, Tae-un, don't you find it absurd too? But you have to go, what can you do..."

Tae-un lifted his gaze from the string of the green tea bag placed in front of him.

"Since I'm a case of re-aw...

Cloudless Sky Chapter 5

Chapter 5

"You didn't come to make me work, did you?"

Min Yu-ra crossed her arms, perplexed by the cautious expression on Jin Soram's face as he slowly raised his head.

"Everyone else is on the clock right now, except for Chief Hunter Jin. Just look outside, it's a beautiful day."

"I did overtime this morning."

"Yes, and I deducted 30 minutes from the time it takes you to get to Seocho. So now, get back to work. The Director is summoning you." 2024-04-07 16:03:58 +0000 UTC View Post

Cloudless Sky Chapter 4

Chapter 4

The dozens of cameras clicked and clacked at the sight of that surreal scene. As cheers were heard, the windows that had been closed after the police's shout earlier were all wide open again.

"Soram, my sister's mom changed her credit card because of you! My sister changed the coffee she's been drinking for 5 years!"

"Soraaam! What about the paper airplane!"

"I couldn't fold it because I got called while sleeping!"

Soram answered some o...

Cloudless Sky Chapter 3

Chapter 3

The three lives that had passed were filled with regret. However, with the repeated opportunities, there were things that Soram had already resolved on his own.

There was a life where he had struggled for recognition from his family. He had also experienced failure and regret regarding that early on. For Soram, his family was already people he had cut off from his heart in his second life.

"Huh, Jin Soram. Are you... in your right mind? Is your hea...

Cloudless Sky Chapter 2

Chapter 2

'I thought that having three children would result in at least one being a failure, but if I had known it would be the third, I would have stopped at two. Tsk.'

The voices began to play like a broken speaker, emitting noise. The voice just now was something Soram had heard when he was around six years old.

Jin Soram was born as the third son of Jin Sung-tae, a member of the National Assembly representing Dongwoon-gu, Seoul. Soram was what people ca...