Rose petals were flying everywhere. A scene was comparable to a monsoon ripping off sakura leaves in Yoshino during the famous blooming season. Though, I am more inclined to compare it with the power of a particular character from a certain anime who could transform sakura petals into swords. Right, an anime I have seen countless times, from all the countries, from endless worlds and myriad of lives. Yet, I had never had an opportunity to see past 80 or so episodes.

Rose petals were continuously flying thanks to huge ass ventilation fans. Perfectly aligned light was making mc even more attractive than he is already. But of course, nobody but me could see or feel what I just did. I got simply carried away with the mood. Finally, FML enters the storyline.

{As Hyuk-Il was trying his best to overt his eyes from the alluring body of Fei Hong, one of the girls started to sneeze uncontrollably. With teary eyes, she excused herself and ran outside of a hangar. He was concerned and was about to chase after her to make sure she is alright. But then he felt a heavy weight on his shoulder and the back of a neck. It was the hand of Gan Gang Ja, a man in his late 20th slightly taller than him. And he said so loud that everyone present could hear.}

-' If it isn't Hyuk-Il, I guess that little girl is allergic to human waste.'

{Giggles and laughs were coming from the rest of the males.

Another girl was Ha Eun. As she has not had enough time to comprehend what just happened, her face had a confused expression. As soon as she heard Hyuk-Il's name, her face turned pale. She was as pale as a thief who got caught in the act. She couldn't look into his eyes. She looked in every direction but his. Even someone as dense as Hyuk-Il's could see an enormous discomfort on her face. She did try to utter some words, but no air was flowing out as if something got stuck in her throat. That pressure in her throat made her look as if she was gasping for air. After a brief moment, when she managed to swallow this hairball of emotions, she finally moved her lips.}

-'Ca....Captain, if you excuse me, I will go check on Kim Kwang Nyun.'

{Ha Eun tried to compose herself in front of the new captain, bowed a little, and rushed after Kim Kwang Nyun.}

{Ha Eun is an epitome of an unbalanced person. Her doll-like face with big and kind eyes, long silky reddish hair, adorable gluttonous character, happy-go-lucky attitude, angel-like innocent smile attracted the eyes of all the men in the company. Well, most of the gazes were glaring at what was slightly lower. Her perfect plump chest, thin-toned waist that transitioned to gracious hips, a firm butt, and long legs were mesmerizing. Her beauty and her character made everyone lust and adore her at the same time. She is a beloved snow-white with 200+ male gnomes that would sacrifice anything to protect her. This worship-like sentiment towards Ha Eun made Hyuk-Il's life more troublesome. He was already looked down upon since his infamy as an incomplete and spoiled adventer from a well-off family. But, Ha Eun's constant unsettling attitude towards Hyuk-Il, made his social status in the company plummeted. His standing was so low that various rumors got spread behind his back. Gossips explained why Ha Eun acted this way around Hyuk-Il. Those rumors were heinous and couldn't be farther from the truth. According to one gossip: Hyuk-Il was pressuring Ha Eun to marry him. Another suggests that he was her stalker. The last one, though, made everyone despise Hyuk-Il, hinted that Ha Eun was rap*d by him. But this misunderstanding could've been avoided. If only Hyuk-Il tried to speak or defend himself. Hyuk-Il's passive reaction to those rumors made them adamant.}

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{Seeing her reaction, first hand, Gan Gang Ja, with a slightly annoyed expression, leaned a little and whispered.}

-' Stop staring at our captain so much, fucktard, she is way out of your league. Or will you force yourself on her as well?'

{Before Hyuk-Il could respond in any matter. Fei Hong interfered.}

-'Aheeeeem'

{Fei Hong fake coughed and moved to the center of the room.}

-'I have already introduced myself to those two. But it seems we are still missing one person. '

{Gan Gang Ja reacted instantly like a dog hearing ultrasound.}

-'He is famous for being late all the time'

-' Khmmm.... discipline is lacking here. My name is Fei Hong; I will supervise your operation in Dandong. I am a wind-fire adventure so, I have access to lightning, and my trait is scanning and sensory procession. I have read personal profiles of you all. I know there are some trouble makers among you.'

{She looked at Gan Gang Ja, which made him smirk.}

-'I expect a complete subordination. With my scanning range, we can avoid unnecessary risks. We will depart in 100 minutes. Until then, you are free. Dismissed'

(Ok, so what was the point of this briefing? lol)

{While everyone was leaving the room, Fei Hong came closer and asked Hyuk-Il to say behind.}

-"Uuuuuuu what will happen? Gosh, please tell me she noticed how he stared at her. Tell him how you fell in love at first sight. Or will she get mad and starts act like a tsundere. Yea, girl, go for it. Say something like: we must not do it now, but after this mission, we can go wild. You know what? We don't need some death flags so, just confess to him and bang right here right now"

I was excited to witness the progress of the story. So I have placed some video cameras around them and had an old vintage polaroid in my hands. I was taking photos like a crazy stalker who managed to get into the idol's house.

-'Private Hyuk-Il, I have read your profile, and it is fascinating'

(Ahhhh thank god it's not a death flag, wait what?)

-' You have a SS grade with your primary attribute that's extremely rare. And yet, you haven't received any recognition from a company commander. What a jealous dog he is.'

-"So it was just an idle talk. Do you wanna get some extra info? You fucking slut, when this shit is over, I will drown you with a few hundred ugly bastards in the sea of aphrodisiac."

With anger pouring from all cells of my body, in rage, I have smashed my polaroid into tiny pieces.

-'Well... emm. I didn't accomplish anything to be recognized for. Besides.....'

-"Waah Waah my polaroid. It was a limited edition; I don't have any spares."

{In the midst of him trying to explain to her his situation, she burst with words.}

-' You are too modest. You do know people cant increase the grade of their primary attribute, don't you? He is just a jealous dog.'

-' It is not about jealousy, I won't be able to...'

{Once again she interrupted with a cheerful question}

-'But you know it's not stated what's your catalyst attribute, is it classified? Are you irregular just like Sung Byung? He is pretty famous among adventers in China.'

-' No no..... Well I am irregular but I am nothing like Sung Byung ah. What I was trying to say, it's not stated because I don't have one '

-'Quit joking around, everyone has it, so what is it?'

-' You must have heard from the Company commander about me. An incomplete one from the renowned Ri family. I don't have a catalyst attribute, so I don't have access to higher vis nor to special traits.'

{Once Hyuk-Il finished his sentence, he had the face of a teenager who disappointed his parents. And he was waiting for punishment, but only silent judgemental treatment came as a punishment.}

-"Don't make this look like you got abandoned by fate. Ohhhh please, it's as apparent as an idea that a duck can't be a father to a panda. Your catalyst attribute is fire as well. That's why it's impossible to detect it. So you will get access to super fire or some shit. "

-'haaaa?'