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In a quiet outdoor garden set beneath the early evening sky, Seo Ho-Su sat across from a famous show host with a small campfire burning steadily between them. The program was already a famous variety show, and Seo Ho-Su was familiar with it, so the atmosphere never felt awkward or forced.
“So I just kicked off the ground and charged straight ahead. Enemies were pouring in from the front, and the climbers behind me weren’t in great shape. There wasn’t time to think things through, and they say a warrior stands at the front. Someone has to protect their allies.”
He puffed his chest out slightly, the muscles that had grown massive during his climb shifting subtly beneath his clothes.
The host smiled and followed up as if it were a spontaneous question. “Like when you rescued your daughter?”
In reality, it was part of the prepared script.
“Of course.”
“I have a daughter myself. When I watched that scene, I couldn’t stop myself from tearing up. It was incredibly moving.”
“Haha. It really wasn’t anything special.” Seo Ho-Su laughed as he looked away, clearly a little embarrassed.
Truth be told, Seo Ho-Su had come to be known as the “Nation’s Dad.” That reputation stemmed from the moment he had thrown himself forward to protect Seo Ha-Rin. Other climbers had done similar things, but the fact that he had acted for his daughter, combined with his position as a top-ranked climber in Kwon Su-Hyeok’s party, drew far more attention. After that event, he continued to show his affection for his daughter and had consistently protected his party members, reinforcing that image even further.
Clearly enjoying the conversation, Seo Ho-Su added with an easy smile, “And that’s when I put my head to work. Step one was grabbing...
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