Sung Hyunjae/Relationships

## Allies

### Han Yoojin

It is shown that he has a give-and-take relationship with Han Yoojin and treats him like an item. He is said to have a possessive tendency to him. His interest is often showed to him as well.

Sung Hyunjae, because he sees many people as objects or characters, measuring their worth by interest and overall adopting a highly selfish perspective, refers to Han Yoojin as "[his] item" because he values Han Yoojin to such a great extent in this limited manner of thinking he wants him to be his. This desire to "preserve" for self interest is shared by Han Yoojin, who thought of Sung Hyunjae as something he could use for his plans. He refers to Sung Hyunjae as his "skill" and instead of trusting him, trusts his ability and power. Han Yoojin (similar to Sung Hyunjae) speaks to him in an arrogant manner, and doesn't think much of the flirtations.

While Han Yoojin is openly condescending, taking most opportunities to insult Sung Hyunjae (whether in his head or verbally) or treat him coldly in comparison to the others, Sung Hyunjae is less direct about it. He coddles him and treats him like a new toy, referring to him as an object and claiming possession over him on several occasions. He even goes so far as to gift him a prized pair of earrings that are highly expensive and a treasure that he would have never thought of giving away in his past life. while this adoration is borderline obsessive in the beginning and the result of interest at Han Yoojin's behavior, it slowly becomes admiration. As a F-class hunter who is surrounded by S-class hunters, Han Yoojin is an anomaly, which likely has to do with his low sense of self preservation. Han Yoojin also expresses jealousy, because Sung Hyunjae is somebody who has it all in his eyes, and often grudgingly admits that he is as impressive as he acts.

Han Yoojin's choice to lack awareness for the threatening environment around him is what continues to drive Sung Hyunjae's interest in him as he becomes more aware of who Han Yoojin is at a person and why he acts the way he does. as his interest shifts to who Han Yoojin is as a person rather as a character that amuses him, more of his actions are motivated by infatuation as he addresses Han Yoojin as his "partner" and acts with devotion towards him.

Their moment when they became "partners" was a defining moment as they finally changed their phone contacts for each other. Beforehand Han Yoojin & Sung Hyunjae already had a contract where Sung Hyunjae bet an eye and a hand on Han Yoojin, and debts they promised to one another. These debts and this formal contract signifies a colder and less personal relationship as they used each other for their self interest. After they became "partners" (and essentially equals), they began relying on each other more. The nature of their relationship is often commented on, which characters asking if they're close (or flat-out remarking that they're close) only to be shot down by Han Yoojin. However, it still stands that as the novel progresses, Sung Hyunjae is one of the few people that Han Yoojin grows to trust.

### Han Yoohyun

He has shown competitive rivalry with Han Yoohyun, added with more fire because of Han Yoojin. He often pertains him as 'Young Master'.

### Bak Yerim

Bak Yerim is called 'mistress'. And is treated well, a favor for Han Yoojin.

### Noah Luire

Noah Luire is shown to be a runaway contractee, leading Han Yoojin into having three favors for Sung Hyunjae.