Dilettante

The place where the navigation stopped was a forest cabin that fits well.

Hana clicked her tongue as she looked at the mud-soaked tire. Then, she massage her sore neck and got off the bike.

The dense forest that is reliable even if there are swamps around. A building was waiting for her, that was perfect for veterans to hide.

Hana took off her helmet, entered the house with a tired expression. Seeing that there were traces of living until recently, it was clear that Valentine's Day agents come in and out.

Unusually for a safe house, there was a calmness in the cabin with a kitchen in a sunny location, a cozy bed, a table for two.

Hana found two duffel bags lying on the floor. Those were weapons she had requested from Logan.

From handguns to sniper rifles. Not to mention automatic rifles, materials to make homemade bombs, and even bulletprof vest. It was full of things that could be called collections.

'If it weren't for these two bags, it would have been really peaceful.'

Hana relaxed her body for a whil. When she put down her backpack and lay down on the bed, the tension that had built up was relieved at once.

'Duyi... . What have I done because of you?'

While she closed her eyes for a moment, she, who had fallen asleep for a moment, woke up in surprise.

She was so distracted that she wondered if everything up until now had been a dream. Hana sighed as she looked around the still quiet cabin.

Wiping her face with both hands she stood up, annoyed by the smell of her sweat.

Hana hid a bag of weapons under the bed and went into the bathroom holding only a handgun.

Even in the shower, she couldn't let her guard down. It was confirmed that all the windows in the cabin were bulletproof glass. She guessed that there had been a skirmish here in the past.

Which means it's not 100% safe.

After taking a shower with cold water, the words that think she will live came out of her head. She wonder if she just looked ahead and ran. Come to think of it, SHe hadn't slept since the day she heard the news about Duyi.

It's like a sleepless training... .

After taking a shower, Hana roughy dried her hair and heated up the food in the refrigerator. Of course, it was all frozen food that could be eaten by turning them into the microwave, but it was great that it was not a local food with strong spices.

After solving her hunger, now the really unbearable sleep poured out. Lying on her bed, she called Logan using the mobile phone EunSeung gave her.

[You seems to have arrived well.]

"Ah, are you a stalker after all?"

[Can't you express it as I am interested in you?]

"Okay, Mr. Logan, who cares."

Then Logan, who giggled, asked in a serious tone that didn't suit him.

[Did nothing happen?]

"A guy named Liu, is he really from Valentine's Day?"

[Why is that?]

"He wasn't wearing a badge. If you don't have a badge, you need something like a mark... . There is nothing like that on him."

[...No comment. Liu is a difficult case to deal with.]

"Well, I guess so. I think he have a good skill."

[Then it's done. Anyway, he will help you with your work. In any possible way.]

"How long will I wait here?"

[Until Messa moves. If they move, they will definitely pass there. So wait. I'm watching you.]

"Okay, thank you. First... I'll take a break."

[Good idea. You should get some rest.]

"And Choi TaeJoon."

[The Korean informant? don't worry. I have attached people to his side, so he can't make any noise.]

"Well, it's so perfect, there's nothing I can do about it."

[Noisy. Rest for now.]

Hana hung up the phone with a lighter heart. She then fiddled with Duyi's flip phone until she was about to fall asleep.

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It felt strange to her that she was here. she hoped that if she closed her eyes and opened them, she would be in Korea again.

May it all be a dream and open your eyes in a taxi.

May Duyi be alive.

'You're alive... give me one more assurance. I just want to hear your voice.'

But maybe she didn't hear her wishes, the cell phone didn't ring.

***

Jun 28 08:10:29

It's been 5 days. Hana didn't want to waste time that flowed helplessly.

What she dug into was the existence of Kang MooJin. But Kang MooJin was like a ghost. Feeling like grabbing straw, she asked Jeon YuCheol, who was in Korea for information. However, the name Kang MooJin alone was not enough for the Korean police to find out.

So, Hana decided to use the opportunity to pry Logan. He was someone that Duyi was keeping an eye on. Clearly, there was something.

It was a time when she was sweating using the exercise equipment that she found in the backyard a rough breakfast.

Hearing the sound of a car approaching the cabin, Hana immediately hid inside the house and became alert. After aiming at the entrance with a sniper rifle, she looked through the scope.

A black Range Rover stopped blocking the entrance, and someone got out of the driver's seat.

As she was about to fire a threatening shot, she frowned as she checked the face of the person who came.

"Yoo EunSeung?"

With both hands full of shopping bags, he looks toward the window and waves. Han put down his rifle and went outside.

The man, wearing only a white dress shirt and suit pants, looked like a business man who had just left from an event.

"No way, did you mean to shoot me?"

EunSeung founded her and smiled softly. Hana smiled and shook her head.

"Are you going to eat that?"

"Yes I thought the food in the safe house would taste bad. I also brought wine."

"It's true that the food tasted bad, but it wasn't to the point where I couldn't eat it. Come in for now."

EunSeung was not all wary of his surrounding. It seemed like someone who knew nothing would happen.

"It's a little messy. Be careful not to clean it unless it's my house."

"it's not a place to stay for a long time, so there's no reason to clean it up."

Hana observed him casually putting food out on the table. It feels quite different from last time.

The atmosphere from his features and face was not different, but he seemed a little excited today.

"Aren't you bored? There would be nothing to kill here, and there would be nothing to be wary of."

"Have you been here?"

"Of course, I even stayed for a month or so."

'Here?"

"Yes. that exercise equipment, I also used it."

But his words didn't reached her ears, eyes, and nose. And all attention was fixed on the food he brought. After all, it's Korean food.

Kimchi stew, bulgogi, gimbap, and various herbs. Food that cannot be found here filled the table.

Seeing her gulping down, Yoo EunSeung nodded.

"Come and eat."

"I ate breakfast... ."

"There must be a separate ship for Korean food."

"That's it... . How did you know?"

Han decided not to hesitate any longer.

She ran to the table, picked up chopsticks, and put the thickly fried egg roll in her mouth.

It's been a while since Korean food came in, so her appetite is boiling. EunSeung just watched her as she pushed food into her. Then he pours out the wine.

Hana refused.

"I don't drink alcohol while on duty."

"A drink?"

"Yes."

He shook his head and brought the wine glass he had handed to her to her lips.

Perhaps because he is mixed blood, Yoo EunSeung has a strangely noble appearance. A man with a dangerous aura whose true intension cannot be understood just by looking at his expression. If Logan said that he is unwieldy, is he an agent close to executive?

"Still, it's better than bing alone. It was, in fact, too quiet here."

"Were you scared?"

"I was bored. But no news yet?"

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"I will be moving soon. They did some drugs on our side. You have to move slowly."

"How was Messa going too dispose the cocaine?"

"It will be overflowing with customers. As long as they don't find out that it's Guilio Parenti's."

"but... . I am worried about the drug dealer. Tsk."

As a habit, she clenched her tongue and ate the food like a crab hiding her eye. The meal ended in just ten minutes.

Hana rubbed her swollen belly and leaned back against the chair. Then Yoo EunSeung removes the empty dished and skillfully arranges the table. From the way he folded his sleeves twice, she could feel the nostalgia like Duyi.

As she fixed her eyes on the man who wiped the table, EunSeung's face approached her in an instant.

Seeing Yoo EunSeung up close, his eyes glow blue. The mixed race was true.

"Are you looking at me?"

Hana nodded her head, unfazed.

"It's amazing. My younger brother also has mysophobia. Even the sleeves are always folded to fir the width."

"Yes? How amazing."

"But really, why did you came? Are you here to eat?"

"Eating was an option, I'll be here until Messa moves."

"Why?"

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"Personally, I have something to settle with him. Hana Lee is in charge of Guilio Parenti, and I am in charge of Mesa. Don't worry. Because I'm not interfering."

He said it insignificantly and tried to straighten his upper body. But hana was faster. Grabbing Yoo EunSeung by the scruff of her neck, she pressed her forehead against him with a strong force and opened her eyes.

"Mr. Liu, you are not a Valentine's Day."

Is it because of a sudden question or because their foreheads are touching? He opened his eyes wide and slowly relaxed his hands on the table.

"Why do you think so?"

"For you... . You doesn't smell like Valentine's Day. I can't even feel Logan's touch."

"When did I ever say I was an agent for Valentine's Day?"

"Then?"

Hana gripped the man's neck even more strongly. If it was someone else, it would have been painful, but Yoo EunSeung remained calm.

Again, using her strength, they slightly twisted their heads and closed the gap until their lips touched each other.

"I m a helper. I help Lee Hana find her younger brother, Lee Duyi. Are only Valentine's Day agents able to help you?"

He is a dangerous man.

Hana put his neck in a languid smile before their lips met. Then he pushed the chair and got up.

"Clarify your affiliation."

It was when Yoo EunSeung, who raised his eyes while propped on the table, twisted the corners of his mouth at an angle.

Her cell phone, which was charging, rings. It was what EunSeung had given, and it became an anti-tracking device.

Hana glared at Yoo EunSeung while answering the phone.

"I got a call."

[Messa moved. After 3 hours, we arrive at the coordinates point. 40 people, armed with heavy weapons, 1 trailer and 2 containers. And 6 trucks. How can you do it?]

"Your question is strange. Anyway... see you alive."

[Hana, change your mind right now. I feel it on Parenti' side too, really... . Are you going to go into the lion's den?]

She nodded her head at Yoo EunSeung. Then, understanding the meaning, he spreads the map on the table and draws several lines. it was a place to set traps.

It was confirmed that he was a man who would be quite helpful no matter where he belonged. Yoo EunSeung looked down at the lines she drew and said to Logan, who was cconcerned.

"Logan, I am not dying. I... I will go to Korea and die. Growing old and becomeing a grandmother. So, let's meet at a Korean restaurant next time."