A S-Class Hunter With Great Agility - Chapter 120
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Chapter 120: Snowy Field (1)
“You arrived early. Thank you for coming.”
A Hunter with hands hidden in yukata sleeves greeted me. His monolid eyes curved slightly as he smiled.
“A Gate appearing at a shrine is ominous, isn’t it?”
Soon Ren spoke while looking at the Gate. I followed his gaze to the gray door.
‘Though they’re ominous existences wherever they appear.’
From a Japanese person’s perspective, monsters had set foot in God’s domain. It was understandable they’d feel more negative about it.
“What’s the rank?”
With this level of mana, it wouldn’t be some mediocre dungeon…
‘A-rank perhaps?’
“It’s A-rank.”
Sure enough, the expected answer came. Ren continued his explanation in an orderly tone.
“It’s a Gate that appeared four days ago, with mana levels higher than average A-rank. My guild took it on due to the shrine’s request to eliminate it as quickly as possible.”
‘A guild.’
As expected. He seemed to be running a guild of his own.
“Don’t worry. They’re very excellent Japanese talents.”
Ren turned around. Several Awakened were walking over from the shrine entrance.
Step.
The five or so Hunters all had calm expressions.
“…Is this the person?”
They reached us, and a female Hunter with flower-shaped ornaments in her hair looked at me and asked.
“Yes. This is the Hunter who will be handling my escort for the time being.”
Ren answered as if he had been waiting for this.
“But… a bodyguard? I honestly don’t understand. Guild Leader, you’re not at a level that needs something like that.”
She complained with a dissatisfied expression.
“Besides… I’m not sure if he’s even capable.”
She meant she doubted whether I was at a level capable of protecting their country’s S-rank Hunter.
Well, it was an expected reaction.
I just shrugged my shoulders while looking at the Mountain Lord, as if I had seen this coming.
‘That person’s trust isn’t particularly important anyway.’
Ren, the person in question, actually smiled peacefully at her words.
“It’s a dangerous world. There’s nothing wrong with being prepared.”
This was also a valid point. Wasn’t this a country where a crazy murderer was running wild?
“I’m sorry. My friend here tends to overestimate me somewhat.”
“…No, that’s not…!”
“Yuzuki. Any more would be rude.”
At Ren’s firm tone, the woman finally held back her words.
“I suppose we’ll be conquering together with these people.”
I spoke up to change the subject. Then Ren nodded.
“Yes. I’m late with introductions. This is Hanako, the Japanese guild I serve as Guild Leader for.”
Ren smiled as if embarrassed.
“It’s embarrassing, but it’s also my mother’s name.”
‘What a filial son.’
I gave them a light bow along with that assessment.
“I’m Eun Hae-dam. I’m a combat-type Awakened.”
“…Yes, hello.”
“Nice to meet you. Please take care of me.”
The remaining Hanako Guild Members greeted me one by one, getting acquainted with me.
| There are many youngsters. |
“Yes. Most of them are young Awakened.”
[Status Window]
Name: Nakao Yuzuki
Rank: A
[Stats]
Stamina: 131 Strength: 166 Agility: 101
Mental Power | 104 Mana | 144
[Status Window]
Name: Nitta Sora
Rank: B
[Stats]
Stamina: 88 Strength: 87 Agility: 90
Mental Power | 77 Mana | 82
[Status Window]
Name: Amagi Hayato
Rank: A
[Stats]
Stamina: 141 Strength: 152 Agility: 161
Mental Power | 103 Mana | 177
Most of them were Awakened around Ren’s age. Since he was called the twelfth S-rank, the Guild seemed to be relatively new as well.
‘Everyone has passionate eyes.’
Untainted youth full of confidence. That was my rough first impression of Hanako Guild.
I waited for a moment while they checked their Equipment.
“It’s almost time to enter now. Well then, shall we go in?”
Not long after, the preparations were finished. Soon after, Hanasaki Ren opened the discussion.
| It’s the beginning. |
“Yes.”
I raised my head toward that Hell Gate, which I had now become almost accustomed to, yet the unpleasant tension never disappeared each time.
‘I hope no one dies.’
It was a murmur that had now become a habit.
* * *
Whooooosh….
I could feel the cold air. It was a bone-chilling temperature that couldn’t even be compared to Tokyo’s winter.
Snowy Field.
The inside of the dungeon looked like this.
“Huu—.”
When I exhaled, white breath obscured my vision. The snow field was stepped on with a crunching sound.
“It’s winter here too.”
Ren said while looking around. However, it wasn’t simply winter, but a space that could be called eternal severe cold.
‘It’s really cold.’
My body was already starting to shiver. In about 5 minutes, everyone might become snowmen before even encountering monsters.
‘Well… it’s not much of a problem for me.’
The Mountain Lord above my head spoke.
| It feels like coming home. |
He was the king who ruled the snow mountain. This level of temperature would feel like the warm atmosphere of his beloved hometown.
‘Even without performing the Divine Descent Ritual, I’m somewhat influenced.’
Because of this, I felt something like wearing appropriate padding in the middle of winter.
“Everyone, please come this way.”
The Hunter called Yuzuki said while activating her skill.
“It’s a Temperature Preservation Magic Skill. Please receive it one by one.”
“….”
“…Hunter-nim, please come as well.”
After hesitating for a while, she also granted me a skill. Warm-colored light seeped into my body.
‘This is much better.’
It would become useless once I performed the Divine Descent Ritual, but it was much better than before.
“Thank you.”
Yuzuki pretended not to hear my thanks and tightly shut her mouth again.
“This isn’t an environment suitable for combat.”
It was Ren’s voice as he looked around after receiving the skill. He gazed distantly at the pure white snowy field.
“Our feet sink deep into the snow, and the blizzard obstructs our vision…”
Kuwoong—
Before the man could finish speaking, a thunderous sound was heard.
Thud.
Kuwoong—!
It was the sound of something approaching. A blurry shadow could be seen beyond the blizzard. It was rapidly getting closer.
“…!”
“…our vision is also hindered.”
Ren finished his sentence. Then he stepped forward and faced the opponent.
Grrrrrrrr…
Yeti.
It was the Snow Field Monster from ancient legends.
For me, I had only used Yeti Hide as an item, so this was my first time encountering the real thing.
The ape-like face covered in thick white fur was grotesque.
—Yeti—
[Stats]
Health: 101 Strength: 103 Agility: 102
Mana | 110
[Skills]
Blizzard (A) lv.4
Ice Fangs (A) lv.3
‘Three in total…’
I habitually reached for my Spirit General Sword.
“No. Please conserve your strength.”
Then the S-rank Hunter in yukata shook her head.
Swish.
The action that followed was like some kind of ritual.
“….”
Ren took out a thick white cord. Then she began tying it around her shoulders. It seemed to be for securing the sleeves of her yukata.
Next…
Click.
She grasped the two Japanese swords sheathed on her back. Shing—. The swords were drawn in an instant.
Thud!
Ren stepped on the snow with her wooden clog-clad feet. Then she leaped up with a running start.
“Dual Sword Style, Falling Flowers.”
The black blades moved.
Slash.
Her dual swords crossed, leaving long cuts across the yeti’s chest.
Roar, grrrk!
The monster let out a pained cry. It clacked its ice-forged fangs together. As if trying to devour Ren.
However, she wasn’t a top-tier fighter who would fall to such a simple attack.
“Shh.”
Ren smiled. Soon after, his sword cut through even the yeti’s fangs.
Crack.
Japan’s S-rank Hunter wielded two swords as if they were part of his own body.
The blade’s movement that created wounds once again was graceful and natural. Like the natural flow of flowers blooming and withering.
Grrrk! Kuooooo—….
Thud.
Before long, the yeti’s breath ceased. Its massive body collapsed onto the snowy field.
‘…How many seconds did that take?’
I snapped back to my senses. It was an absorbing battle, like watching a well-trained sword sparring match.
‘The immersion was… incredible.’
To be able to give such a feeling even without flashy skills. The skill name Falling Flowers suited it perfectly.
“The demonstration ends here. I believe you can handle the remaining two.”
“Yes, understood!”
“Thank you for your hard work. Please leave it to us.”
Saying that, Ren stepped back. Hanako’s Hunters nodded and immediately began combat.
“Yuzuki, take the left! Please use binding magic.”
“Yes. Be careful not to get too close to the casting target.”
“Good. This should be easy!”
Thwack—
Whoosh.
The Awakened Ones, consisting mainly of A and B-rank members, splendidly withstood the yeti’s attacks and counterattacked.
As expected….
I tilted my head.
‘I really don’t understand why they asked for an escort here.’
At first, I thought they intended to test my abilities in the dungeon. That way they could trust me as an escort outside the dungeon too.
But far from asking me to fight, he’s training other guild members.
‘Such a promising talent wouldn’t be trying to rob me either.’
What Fox Mask, why did he call me as an escort to a place with only A-rank monsters… It wasn’t strange that questions arose.
Maybe I’ll find out after some time passes.
* * *
The snowy field was incredibly vast. We’d been looking around for almost an hour already, but the Boss Monster was nowhere to be seen.
“Hmm… Shall we split up and move separately.”
“….”
“Hunter Eun Hae-dam and I, and the rest of you. It would be better to move in two groups like this.”
Ren made a sudden proposal with a calm expression.
“…Excuse me? Guild Leader, what did you just say…”
“Just as you heard. This snowy field is terribly vast. It would be better for the two of us to scout ahead and see where the Boss is.”
He wasn’t swayed by the guild members’ reactions. Then he continued as if it were natural.
“If I search at maximum speed, it will be a great help for a quick conquest.”
“That’s true, but…”
“Please wait here for a moment.”
I’m in a position to follow, so anything is fine with me. But the guild members spoke with worried tones.
“But Guild Leader. The fact that you two are going together… We’re not okay with this. What are you trusting about that guy to send just you two? Foreigners can’t be trusted. In a dangerous situation, what if…”
An A-rank Male Hunter spoke. He looked at me with the same expression as Yuzuki from earlier, showing distrust.
Grab.
At that moment, I grabbed the man’s clothes. Then I quickly pushed the man away from his spot.
“…! What are you doing?”
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