Chapter 33 (Please Teach Me Tutor)
Episode 33: Why on earth won’t you admit it?
<Lee Hye-ri’s POV>
“What the heck was it?”
On the way home. Lee Hye-ri bit her lip and thought back to what Kim Si-woo had done to her earlier.
He immediately told her to take off her clothes, saying it was a shame test, and then he started groping her like a pervert right after she took them off.
It was full of things she couldn’t understand.
‘Has Ah-ra ever experienced something like this?’
If this really happened to you… … .
‘It’s no different from sexual harassment.’
Stripping women’s bodies naked at will.
‘It was my choice to take it off, but… … it was he who ordered me to do it.’
He touched her as he pleased. He even took off her remaining underwear and played with her body.
Of course, he didn’t go as far as actually doing it.
He also seemed like he wasn’t interested in that kind of thing.
“This is ridiculous.”
That also scratched Lee Hye-ri’s pride. She thought she was confident in her body and appearance, but she felt strangely bad that she didn’t do anything in that situation.
And then he secretly and seriously offered a solution, which was also funny.
“Was that really his way?”
Judging from how he raised Yu Ah-ra, it seems like he wasn’t incompetent.
It was hard to admit.
It was natural.
He forced me to take off my clothes for no reason and did all sorts of things.
“Ugh… Don’t be fooled. That guy is a mess.”
That’s probably true. Raising Yu Ah-ra was probably luck. She and that guy might have gotten along well because they had similar wavelengths.
“Yeah. That’s it.”
But that’s it.
-I saw your potential that even your brother couldn’t see. If you don’t want to receive it, don’t receive it. I won’t force you to learn it. There’s no need to.
The words Kim Si-woo said before leaving the house kept lingering in my mind.
‘Potential that even my brother couldn’t see… ‘
Does I really have the qualities of a tanker as he says?
Everyone was shouting for me to be a dealer.
I don’t understand why he would insist on being a tanker with my S-class dealing skills and dealer stats.
Yes.
It is true that the S-class skill, Mobile Strike, is not an ordinary skill.
However, she has dreamed of becoming a tanker like her brother for a long time.
She remembered the sturdy shield that was the only thing that protected her in that hell where the monsters that killed their parents were swarming. That huge shield dug deep into Lee Hye-ri’s heart and changed her life.
She wanted to ease the burden of her brother who suffered for others.
-You should be a dealer. Don’t take the hard path.
Her older brother, Lee Kang-san, who was 13 years older than her. This was what he said to her after returning from conquering the S-class gate. He knew her will, but not as a tank.
-I was the only one who recognized your potential.
Kim Si-woo’s voice rang in my ears again.
“No…….”
Oppa will know too. I got first place in this final exam. I got first place in the first semester overall.
He will know. He will know that she is talented at tanking.
Lee Hye-ri picked up her smartphone.
Then she dialed the number of Lee Kang-san, who was overseas.
Thump thump.
The beep goes off and not long after.
-Hey, Hye-ri. What’s going on?
I heard Lee Kang-san’s deep and hearty voice.
Lee Kang-san, her pillar and shield.
I felt reassured by the voice of my strong older brother.
“Brother.”
– I heard that vacation started. Are you going to come to America for a bit?
“No, that’s not it… I have something I want to ask you.”
– What is it?
“Did you hear that I got first place this time?”
– I heard. As expected, you’re my little sister. Hye-ri, I believed that you would definitely get first place.
The corners of Lee Hye-ri’s mouth twitched at Lee Kang-san’s recognition.
“Yeah, I got first place as a tanker just like you said.”
-… … What?
“Like you said last time. You’ll think about it if I get first place as a tanker.”
– Have you not gotten over that foolish feeling yet?
Lee Kang-san’s voice became cold.
– Hye-ri. I’ve told you several times. You’re more suited to being a dealer than a tank. Your abilities are…
He’s an old-fashioned older brother. He’s an ironclad older brother who never changes what he’s decided on. Lee Hye-ri bit her lip at Lee Kang-san’s words.
She got first place.
She beat everyone else and got first place as a tanker.
Why don’t you acknowledge me?
“Oppa, I just got first place as a tanker. I have talent too……”
– No, you’re just a dealer who holds a spear and pretends to be a tanker.
Lee Kang-san’s voice was firm.
“What?”
– I saw the second test you participated in. And you teamed up with Baek Han-beom and a girl I’ve never seen before.
“Are you saying that even after seeing it?”
– I’m saying that because I saw it. You couldn’t protect the rear guard from the villain. If that girl hadn’t evaded, the team would have been wiped out by Harold.
“Oppa, I, I…”
– From what I saw, that wasn’t a tank. A pseudo-tank, no, a dealer.
“How can you say that? You don’t know how hard I worked.”
– You can’t change with effort alone. That’s the Hunter world.
Lee Hye-ri clenched her fists tightly. Her nails dug into her palms, leaving deep wounds.
Blood flowed.
However, she did not feel any pain.
It did not hurt.
Lee Kang-san’s one word hurt even more.
She hated her blunt older brother who didn’t acknowledge her achievements.
For the first time, she felt like she hated him.
“I hate you, oppa.”
– Hye-ri, now it’s time to face reality… …
“I don’t know. Oppa doesn’t know anything.”
She hung up the phone. I didn’t want to hear any more.
Why?
Why won’t you acknowledge me?
I worked hard and accomplished everything.
-I was the only one who recognized your potential.
Of all things, I heard that pervert’s voice right next to my ear.
“I don’t know.”
Lee Hye-ri returned home with a very angry expression on her face.
***
<Lee Kang-san’s POV>
“Hoo.”
“Oh, Lee Kang-san, is that you, Ilwi Wushun?”
Lee Kang-san saw his teammate Marcusson trying to communicate in awkward Korean. Marcusson Porter, the younger brother of Mr. America Jackson Porter. Blond, blue eyes, a huge shaft over 2 meters tall, and huge muscles. He was the typical appearance of a Western muscle man.
Contrary to his appearance, he was a hunter who cut down his enemies with sharp dual swords.
“Speak in English. Don’t use Korean unnecessarily.”
Marcusson shrugged after hearing Lee Kang-san’s fluent English.
“Isn’t that the little sister whom you sings about every day?”
“Yes.”
“It’s been a while since we last spoke, but you’re not in a good mood, are you? You used to brag a lot, Lee Kang-san, Siscon?”
“Where did you hear those words? It wasn’t that.”
“Oh, sorry. I thought you were just bragging about your little sister. But what happened? Did she bring a boyfriend?”
“If it was something like that, I would have gone to Korea right away. That’s not why.”
“Then?”
Lee Kang-san let out a deep sigh.
“She still wants to be a tank.”
“Still?”
“Yeah. I thought she gave up, but I guess not.”
“But in the test footage, she move like a total dealer?”
“She thought those were tank-style movements to her.”
“This is serious…. She wouldn’t last a week in a real match.”
“Of course.”
If Lee Hye-ri were to jump into the tank in the current situation, she would die within a week, as Markerson said.
Of course, Lee Kang-san himself would stop her from doing so… … .
She had to realize that it was something she could never stop.
“Hmm, should I talk?”
“If I was going to break her stubbornness with that, I would have done it a long time ago.”
“Well, Lee Kang-san is quite stubborn.”
“Shut up.”
I felt suffocated. I was concerned about my younger sibling who didn’t understand my feelings. I was concerned about my younger sibling who was too stubborn, just like me.
“So you’re going back to Korea?”
“No. She’ll realize that she’s not cut out to be a tank anyways as she go through the academy.”
“But she got first place anyways.”
“Yeah. She got first place as a dealer.”
“You never admit it.”
“If that’s a tank, then half of the dealers in the world can also be tanks.”
“That’s true. You must be worried about your little sister.”
Lee Kang-san nodded.
I’ll wait until she realizes it. That’s all I can teach her as an older brother. If she still doesn’t change…
‘I guess I should go there myself and tell them.’
I just hope that doesn’t happen.
He said, looking at the S-class gate that still wouldn’t close. The giant gate that appeared in California.
It was an S-class gate that Daesung, the number one guild in Korea, and Saint Guild, the number one guild in the United States, were joining forces to conquer. Lee Kang-san, a key member of Saint Guild, sighed as he watched Daesung’s guild members swarming toward the gate.
“The rascals are here. Let’s get started now.”
“Hahaha! Of course.”
Why does controlling my little sister seem more difficult than this damn gate?
***
<Kim Si-woo’s POV>
“What?”
“……I told you.”
“What?”
“I’m sorry.”
“Is that the attitude of a person who is sorry?”
I saw Lee Hye-ri, who came back to my house in less than 3 hours.
I thought it would take a few more days since she left so confidently, but I didn’t expect her to come back in a day, or even in 3 hours.
‘Should I say she is quick to act? Or should I say she is weak-willed?’
I looked at Lee Hye-ri standing in front of me.
“Then what should I do?”
“A polite apology. And a promise not to bother you again. Those two things might change your mind.”
“…… But taking off your clothes and doing that…….”
“Didn’t I say it was my secret? If you keep nagging me, this is really the end.”
“…… all right.”
Lee Hye-ri, who was standing in a hunched position, bowed her head toward me. As she bowed her head while wearing a wide-collared one-piece dress, I could see her large breasts creating a deep cleavage.
“I’m sorry, I don’t trust you, teacher.”
“Yes. I can feel your sincerity to that extent. Listen to me carefully from now on. Then, you’ll be practicing tanking even while you sleep.”
“Yes. I understand.”
Lee Hye-ri raised her head and grumbled, sticking out her lips.
“Why on earth should I apologize?”
I heard a small grumbling, but I didn’t bother to respond. Sometimes, it’s necessary to show the teacher some generosity.
“The first class is tomorrow at this time. We’ll have a two-hour class at 4 p.m. and then go out for dinner. How about that?”
“Okay.”
“We’ll start the actual class tomorrow, so for now, I’ll give you a brief orientation and explain the curriculum going forward.”
“Right now?”
“Or do you want to listen tomorrow?”
“No. I’ll listen now.”
“Okay.”
I handed her the curriculum for the class, simply organized on a single sheet of A4 paper.
“Read slowly. This is the subject you will learn in the future.”
Lee Hye-ri’s eyebrows furrowed as she accepted the paper.
“What, what is this? Are you serious?”
“Yes. I will do everything written there. The teaching method, the subjects, the corporal punishment method, everything.”
“Corporal punishment? That’s an old-fashioned method!”
Lee Hye-ri screamed.
The curriculum for her was simple.
– Introduction to S-class tanking.
– Endurance 1.
– Endurance 2.
– Endurance 3.
… … .
– Endurance 12.
– Building grit 1.
… … .
– Building grit 12.
Simple, right?
Tanks are about health, stamina, and toughness. She’ll build up that toughness with me. She’s an evasion tank, so why should she learn those things?
Agility is already complete, so there’s no need to touch it.
The academy will teach you how to use skills.
I’ll do what I can.
And that’ll be the most effective for Lee Hye-ri.
‘The status window said to reduce dependence on Lee Kang-san.’
She must be relying on you so much, that’s why such a message was written. There is only one way to reduce her dependence. It is to make her feel that she doesn’t need Lee Kang-san right now.
I plan to let her know that being there will help her more.
Eijei. We’re using a new poison to drive out evil.
It’s going to sting quite a bit.
I smiled as I looked at the list of corporal punishments written on the A4 paper.
– List of corporal punishments:
Corporal punishment combined with training for striking.
Corporal punishment combined with training for burns.
Corporal punishment combined with training for thermal injuries.
Corporal punishment combined with training for weaknesses.
“What kind of punishment are you planning on doing? Write it down in detail……”
“Wouldn’t it be more fun not to know?”
Lee Hye-ri looked at me like I was crazy.
I’ll change that look in her eyes.
T.N.
MC is cooking something sinister again……………