"Eh, who is this little girl, Oliver nim?" In front of Hyun, Lumiere sat on Oliver's lap. Her heterchromia (blue and silver) eyes stared at the doll in her hand.
"Lumiere... "
I don't think I need to tell him about Lumiere's age, Oliver thought.
"Woah a beautiful name. My name is Hyun... Nice to meet you," Hyun held out his hand, smiling.
Lumiere stared at Hyun's helping hand, hesitantly. "Shaking hands is a sign of friendship," Oliver said.
"Friend..." Lumiere's small hand returned the smiling Hyun's helping hand. "Don't hesitate to ask me for help, okay?!"
"Hum..."
Getting a new friend, makes Lumiere feel good. She went back to playing with her doll, hiding her happy feelings.
After saying goodbye to Sylv and Sera, Hyun went to Oliver's guild for departure for Geneva. "If you need anything, just bother it Oliver, okay?!"
"Haha, sure noona"
"Oppa..." Sera hugged Hyun tightly.
Hyun released Sera's hug, squatting to wipe away her tears. "Oppa only went away for a few days" Hyun showed Sylv's bracelet. "See, with this Sera can communicate with oppa. Or Sera can also borrow a cellphone belonging to the unnie,"
A touch stroked Sera's head. "If Sera really misses Hyun wanting to meet, you can ask Oliver ahjussi to pick you up"
"Ha ha"
Although it was hard, Sera finally let go of her brother's departure.
In the guild, it was Ji Hu who seemed to be the most emotional. Either it is like that or it is made. However, Oliver and Hyun's absence will certainly make the guild state quiet.
After saying goodbye to everyone, Oliver and Hyun were summoned to face the chairman of the Association. There they were given some documents and supplies that might be needed. Hyun is also offered some weapons however, he subtly declines them because he has gotten a weapon that matches his fighting style.
On the way to Geneva, Hyun thought he was going to board a commercial plane. But when it arrived at Incheon airport, the car was parked on a private plane. It was a Gulfstream G650 private jet that was able to fly directly from Incheon airport to Geneva airport. The travel time is about 10 to 12 hours non-stop. Since this was the first time Hyun had boarded a plane and it was privately owned, he was amazed to see the clouds.
A few hours after the take-off, Lumiere, who was still a child, fell fast asleep on Oliver's lap.
Softly, Oliver smoothed Lumiere's long hair and grasped her doll that was about to fall.
A 12-hour non-stop flight just passed. Due to the time difference, they arrived in Geneva in the late afternoon. 2 days before the day of the meeting. Hyun and Lumiere, who had slept before, were amazed to see the classic-style Geneva. They were picked up directly by the chairman of the world hunter association, Jeremy Hyter, a UR hunter. Complete with luxury cars that are ready to take you to the best hotel.
"Nice to welcome you, Mr. Oliver"
"It's an honor to meet you, Mr. Jeremy" Oliver returned Jeremy's handshake.
The aura that Jeremy exuded made Hyun amazed. Even though they didn't understand what the two were talking about, for some reason from their intonation, posture, to expression, they exuded a distinctive authority.
The trip to the hotel in a luxury car is very comfortable. Coupled with such a beautiful afternoon atmosphere, it makes anyone definitely feel at home for a long time.
Arriving at the hotel, Oliver went to a room that had been reserved especially for himself and Lumiere. Meanwhile, Hyun was in the room next to him. Jeremy escorted them only to the lobby. "Enjoy your time mister Oliver! I will wait for your arrival in another 2 days" Then it goes.
"Be careful! tomorrow morning we will discuss plans for the meeting," Oliver said before going into his room. Hyun nodded.
The atmosphere in the best hotel room is very luxurious, like being in a penthouse. Although Hyun has never lived in a penthouse either. The bed, accessories, and even the window view are also the best.
He threw his body on the soft mattress.
It felt like I was being sucked slowly.
"I'm curious, will the other hunters also stay here? I haven't met anyone from Hunter my age so far"
It seems like they had arrived a few days earlier and were currently walking around the city or discussing.
"Hmm... maybe you're right..." His eyes were getting heavier and harder to keep them open. Not long after, Hyun fell asleep on his soft mattress.
I don't know how long he had been asleep, the sound of a knock on the door woke Hyun up. Hyun got up from his bed lazily. From the window, the atmosphere of the sky outside was still dark. "Yes..."
"Ohh... Oliver nim"
Behind the door, Oliver looked at Hyun from top to bottom. "Did you go to bed right away without changing clothes?"
Hyun rubbed his eyes, yawning. "The exhaustion of the mattress here is very comfortable..."
"In an hour, clean yourself up and put on the suit I gave you"
"There will be a welcome party to be held this morning"
Instantly Hyun's eyes opened wide. "Ready to execute!" He immediately left and prepared to take a shower.
Still at the door, Oliver sighed at Hyun. "At least, close your room door..." Oliver closed the door to Hyun's room before leaving.
Inside Oliver's room, Lumiere looks beautiful in her dress. The height of Lumiere itself is about 130 cm. As tall as Oliver's younger sister, Meddie. During the trip, Meddie is entrusted to Seo Yeon and Areum. Being around a well-known person allows Oliver to be relieved without having to worry about Meddie's safety.
Oliver walks over to Lumiere who is in the mirror, helping to tidy up her dress. "Don't be too far away from ahjussi and oppa Hyun, understand?"
"Hum" Lumiere swirled, the hem of her dress blooming like a flower.
While waiting for Hyun to prepare, Oliver was called by the hotel that his car was ready in front of the lobby.
"Oliver nim!! I'm ready!" He deliberately opened the door to Oliver's room so that Hyun could enter immediately when he was ready.
Oliver sighed again. Lumiere who saw Hyun, chuckled. "Eh! Is there something wrong?"
Hyun checked his suit.
Lumiere picked up a comb on the table and handed it to Hyun. "Ah!" Hyun immediately tidied up his hair which turned out to be still messy after taking a shower.
"Alright, it's time to go" Oliver stood up and offered his hand to hold Lumiere in his arms.
Hyun walked to his left. Luxury cars like at the time of pick-up, are ready to deliver.
The welcome place itself is in the main hall of the central association office. A place where all the strongest hunters in the world compete. For Lumiere, this welcome is nothing more than a party. Because she does not belong to the ranks of the younger generation like Hyun. Although based on strength, Lumiere may be in the top 10.
But for Hyun, who is Oliver's main candidate, this welcome is like wild. Anyone can eat and eat. Only the strongest hunters can stand proudly.
During the trip, Hyun felt nervous. This is the first time he has attended a party that contains powerful and famous people. Oliver couldn't help dispel Hyun's nervousness, as this was also part of the training. Not only fighting against the monster, but also fighting against human nature. Face the real world of hunters.
The car has arrived. A classic mid-style building welcomes their arrival. From the car window, many journalists had been waiting. "Straighten your back and your gaze! don't let others look down on you"
The car door opens. Oliver came out.
His tall body wrapped in a suit and a black cap makes him worthy of the title of the strongest. Not forgetting the 3 white hairpins that are its trademark. His gaze was staring straight ahead. His firm facial line made her charm radiate.
Standing next to him, Lumiere, looked very beautiful and charming in her white dress. To protect her, Oliver provides protection such as when entering the dungeon and takes out his small angel of death wings to keep Lumiere's view from the camera flash.
You can do it, Hyun.
From behind Oliver, Hyun came out. His red hair and eyes immediately attracted attention. Soon all the cameras took pictures of the three. Making a flash attack attack attack Hyun's sight.
"Stand your ground! Just focus on the front," Oliver said while still staring ahead when he saw Hyun who was having trouble holding the camera flash.
From inside the hall, a commotion also occurred. This is because Oliver is the last hunter to enter the room.
"Outside it's very festive"
"Isn't it obvious. The star had just arrived"
"Honestly I'm more curious about the candidate Oliver brought"
Some conversations occupied the inside of the hall.
"HUNTER OLIVER AND HIS CANDIDATE WILL SOON ENTER THE ROOM!!"
Cheers the host. At the door, "Plump your chest! Assert your footsteps! in there is the real world"
Hyun gulped his spit. The door opens.