Chapter 191 – Will it Snow on Christmas? (6)
The Holder Powerhouse.
If you had to choose the Holder powerhouse of the present Earth.
Various countries like Korea, Japan, the UK, France, etc. come to mind but… Still, the first country called is, no matter what anyone says, the United States.
In fact, the term Holder powerhouse itself is embarrassing for the United States.
They have over twenty S-grade Holders, and the number of A-grade and B-grade Holders, called the core Holder forces, is too many to count.
Of course, the quantity and quality of their affiliated Holders is overwhelmingly superior, and the quality and standards of education are also very high… It was a country that had as many as five world-famous Holder academies.
Not simply a Holder powerhouse, but the world’s greatest Holder powerhouse.
That expression was just right.
– Liam Hendricks, International Holder Association’s ‘Holder of the Year’.
– Hendricks reveals his luxurious private residence, sparks headlines…
– An S-grade residence fitting for an S-grade Holder. Just how much is his fortune?
But in any group, there are always uniquely dominant figures.
Among the countless Holders of the United States, there were a few famously notable Holders.
One of them was Liam Hendricks.
The top ruling S-grade Holder across the United States, he was also a veteran Holder approaching his 50s.
There are various reasons why Hendricks has left such a global reputation.
The fact that he was the first warrior-class to reach S-grade Holder.
The fact that he possessed overwhelmingly greater power than other S-grade Holders.
The fact that he is the master of one of the largest clans in the US…
There are various reasons, but the most sensational point was of course that he is a ‘Holder with five wives’.
– Liam Hendricks manages to enact special laws in the US.
– Another opening in modern society! US legalizes polygamy.
– The biggest purpose is DNA… The logic that Holders with superior dominant traits will birth superior children….
After monsters and Holders appeared in modern society.
The first person to marry multiple wives was Liam Hendricks.
In fact, he even managed to enact special laws regarding Holders’ marriages in the US, reviving polygamy in modern society.
Thanks to him, many countries are now enacting special Holder laws regarding polygamy, and movements regarding this are also taking place in Korea where it is not yet legalized.
“I think Jae-hyun will become Korea’s Hendricks.”
“Hendricks?”
Inside a cafe’s semi-private room.
Those gathered today to plan their Christmas schedule.
At Kim Chae-eun’s sudden remark, Moon Ga-eun asked back.
Bringing up Liam Hendricks out of the blue, she wondered what Chae-eun was getting at, but she was connecting it to Do Jae-hyun for some reason.
“Yeah. Just between us three, he already has three, doesn’t he? A charming Holder like Jae-hyun will naturally be popular among female Holders. Especially in times like these when polygamy is legally permitted around the world.”
The new winds brought on by Hendricks.
It was a craze that would be hard to suppress even in Korea.
Many Holders demanded legalization and wanted special laws enacted, expecting our nation to also follow the global trends spearheaded by leading Holder nations.
In fact, news that related bills were being reviewed positively also came by every so often
The winds of reform were blowing everywhere, across the nation.
“So I think instead of fighting outdated laws between us who don’t even have dating experience, we should help and lead each other.”
“Help each other….”
“Yeah. I know this is kind of awkward to ask, but have you two ever dated before?”
A piercing question from Kim Chae-eun.
At that, Kang Juyeon and Moon Ga-eun shook their heads awkwardly.
Let alone dating experience, these were girls who had never even held hands with another guy.
“Don’t be embarrassed. I’m the same. Haha. Anyway, the important thing is! Fighting between us who have no dating experience will be of no help whatsoever to our dating lives.”
In other words, like today gathering to plan their Christmas schedule.
They should become companions who cooperate to advance each other’s relationships.
That was what Kim Chae-eun was trying to say.
However, the prerequisite condition for that was whether Kang Juyeon and Moon Ga-eun would recognize the new winds of modern society, polygamy.
Especially since they were daughters of figures from major clans, there was a more careful aspect to bringing up this point.
Fortunately, they did not seem conservative in that regard.
Moon Ga-eun raised her hand first.
“I agree! Honestly, Chae-eun, I didn’t even know you had this kind of thinking. Didn’t you just want to fight with Juyeon last time?”
At that question, Kim Chae-eun awkwardly smiled.
“Back then I was still clumsy and didn’t know your true feelings. And thinking continually changes anyway.”
Kim Chae-eun’s thinking, which once checked Kang Juyeon…
Had changed quite a lot now.
For better relationships and development, the three of them had to combine strengths.
It was a conclusion reached after a long time.
“…I’m okay with it too.”
Even Kang Juyeon nodded her head in agreement.
With this, all three of them agreed that even if they did become Do Jae-hyun’s lovers, they would recognize each other.
Of course, whether Do Jae-hyun would choose one of the three, or two of the three was still unknown.
“Haha. Then from today, we’re cooperators! If progress happens with Jae-hyun, we’ll notify and help each other!”
And so the three made a peace treaty.
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…But that peace treaty was broken in just one week.
[Ga-eun] Emergency, emergency, ultra-emergency.
Kim Chae-eun, Kang Juyeon, Moon Ga-eun.
The group chat with just the three gathered.
At the frantic alarm ringing in the chatroom, Kim Chae-eun tilted her head and replied.
[Me] Why so suddenly?
[Ga-eun] The fox already climbed the summit first. I’m totally caught in the first-mover advantage effect!
[Juyeon] …….
‘Fox’ was a nickname referring to Kang Juyeon.
A nickname given because her actions seemed fox-like despite being a mage-class who uses fire element runes.
A nickname she herself hates quite a bit, but the two who had grown closer sharing their love issues were freely calling each other such nicknames now.
But Kim Chae-eun couldn’t just laugh it off after reading that.
Climbed the summit first, caught in the first-mover advantage effect…
Extremely uneasy words were coming out in the chat.
[Me] What do you mean by that?
[Ga-eun] Juyeon apparently kissed Jae-hyun yesterday… We’re finished, Chae-eun.
Thud-
It felt like my heart dropped.
Unbelievable words came up in the chatroom.
Do Jae-hyun’s first kiss was stolen.
No, I didn’t know for sure whether that was his first kiss or not but…
I desperately wanted to believe it was.
It was a reality I simply could not accept.
“No way….”
Of course, I had expected it to some degree.
According to the rationally decided order, Kang Juyeon had made a Christmas Eve dinner appointment.
And a special evening on a special day.
I thought she might confess to Do Jae-hyun first.
Anyway, the three women had shared their hearts with each other and agreed to support each other’s methods.
But I didn’t think that expectation would lead to ‘having his first kiss stolen’.
There was no such permission of ‘allowing up to kisses’ in the peace treaty the three of us made.
This was really…
An unexpected accident.
[Juyeon] It wasn’t a kiss, just a peck.
[Ga-eun] That’s precisely it! Damn – I’m so wronged. I haven’t gotten beyond a hug yet.
[Juyeon] …When did it happen?
The hot topic made the chatroom noisy.
Kim Chae-eun hurriedly sent another message.
[Me] Juyeon, so are you dating Jae-hyun now?
It was an extremely important issue.
There was something the three of them swore together last time, but that was just a verbal promise.
Kang Juyeon who suddenly changed her heart could also want exclusivity.
[Juyeon] …I don’t know.
[Ga-eun] You don’t know? What’s that supposed to mean? Where do you kiss but not date?
[Juyeon] It’s been awkward since then, so….
[Ga-eun] Wow – This silly bear, really. Should’ve nailed down dating right away.
[Juyeon] …When did I become a fox?
Fortunately, it didn’t seem to be going that way.
Anyway, bringing up what happened yesterday in the chat meant Kang Juyeon also remembered the verbal promise they made at the cafe that day.
Kang Juyeon moved faster than expected at a much quicker timing, but there was no major problem.
She just had to sprint as well and catch up.
[Me] Anyway, congrats. I’m jealous-.
[Juyeon] …Thank you.
[Ga-eun] ᅲᅲ My first kiss was stolen, but still, the first girlfriend is…
[Ga-eun] ! This message has been deleted.
With that last message from Moon Ga-eun who kept saying incomprehensible things, Kim Chae-eun put down her phone.
Today’s ambitious Christmas plan she was busily preparing was feeling a bit futile.
But it was still fine.
As Moon Ga-eun’s words, the first kiss may have been stolen but the opportunity to steal ‘something else’ still remained.
“…The peace treaty is over, over.”
Kim Chae-eun bit her lips and determined.
Their mutual feelings toward Do Jae-hyun and respecting each other had not changed.
Congratulating Kang Juyeon’s relationship progress was also sincere.
However, even among multiple lovers…
She could not give up the greed to become ‘the first lover who comes to mind’.
On the path to getting there, even the peace treaty was meaningless.
Kim Chae-eun’s expression was more solemn than ever.
