A S-Class Hunter With Great Agility - Chapter 122

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Chapter 122: Snowy Field (3)

 

Crunch.

 

Snow that wasn’t much different from Earth’s crunched underfoot.

 

I remembered when Sister Yu-kyung used to tease me as a child, saying that was the sound of Snow Fairies dying.

 

‘What did I say back then?’

 

I think I said we should hold a memorial service for them… It wasn’t exactly a normal response in many ways.

 

What about Choi Yu-il? Ah, he cried.

 

Squelch.

 

My feet sank deep into the snow. Walking through the snowy path like this, Ren asked.

 

“It’s really vast. I can’t see the end. Aren’t you cold?”

 

“Not at all. What about you?”

 

“Hmm, I haven’t felt cold or heat since my Awakening… But it’s quite chilly here.”

 

He definitely had an extraordinary physique. Ren shivered his shoulders slightly, expressing a bit of coolness.

 

“We should be able to see something by now. Shall we pick up the pace?”

 

“…Sure.”

 

Thud.

 

Ren leaped up onto a snow-covered tree. It seemed like he was suggesting we move to higher ground rather than staying on the ground.

 

Whoosh.

 

His black robe fluttered. I also stepped onto a thick tree branch.

 

“Mountain Lord, don’t you see anything?”

 

| Right now my vision is the same as yours. All I can see is… nothing but familiar snow. |

 

An endlessly spread snowy field. It was a space where one might feel nothing but vastness and despair if they weren’t careful.

 

‘We need to find the Boss Nest quickly.’

 

This dungeon’s clear objective was ‘quick conquest’. Rather than collecting magic stones, we had to fulfill the Shrine’s request.

 

‘Moving with two people definitely makes exploration faster. But even this is a bit insufficient.’

 

Honestly, all I wanted was to finish the work quickly and return to the accommodation.

 

‘Isn’t there some good method?’

 

I racked my brains, deep in thought.

 

Ah, there’s one thing.

 

“Ren. Are you good with scary things by any chance?”

 

“Pardon?”

 

“Like horror movies.”

 

Ren rolled his eyes briefly at the sudden question.

 

“Well. I’ve seen them a few times, but I remember them being boring compared to dungeons.”

 

“I see.”

 

“They were entertaining in their own way… but not scary.”

 

‘As expected, high-ranking Hunters have good courage.’

 

Even in Choi Yu-il’s case, he was just cautious but his courage wasn’t weak.

 

For Hunters, reality is a horror movie, after all…

 

“That’s fortunate. Then excuse me.”

 

I finished the brief confirmation and lightly swung my sword.

 

Jingle.

 

A clear sound flowed from the bell attached to the handle.

 

“Spirit Summoning.”

 

There probably weren’t any proper people nearby anyway, and my stats had doubled. I thought it might be okay to act a bit more boldly.

 

“Wronged King Spirit.”

 

An old wind blew.

 

This place was a snowy field. Dead land where not a single green leaf could be seen. Ground where countless Yeti corpses had piled up to form tombs…

 

In such a place, the god of tombs would become mighty.

 

| …This place… Again… |

 

A divine spirit wearing a worn durumagi revealed itself. A being covered in dirt and dust all over its body, emanating the scent of death.

 

—Wronged King Spirit—

 

[Stats]

 

Health: 440 Strength: 406 Agility: 480

 

[Skills]

 

Noble Foot Treads Humble Ground (S) lv.max

 

All-Knowing Sacred Territory (S) lv.max

 

* Special Advantage in effect

 

| …Eyes…. |

 

The divine spirit, who had been looking around, turned its head toward me.

 

| I have…. become needed. |

 

I nodded. In the current situation, who else would be needed if not him?

 

“Yes. There’s something I’d like you to help with…”

 

“Cough.”

 

A choking sound came from beside me.

 

“Cough, cough, gasp.”

 

Ren covered his mouth with his yukata sleeve and kept coughing repeatedly.

 

“What’s wrong?”

 

“Ahem, I’m sorry. I was a bit startled and choked….”

 

As Ren’s pupils shook, the Wronged King Spirit, receiving his gaze, became gloomy.

 

| As expected…. |

 

I spoke to Ren before the divine spirit’s mood worsened further.

 

“Didn’t you say you handle scary things well?”

 

“…I handle them well. Since there are no ghosts in reality. I’ve never seen anything similar before, so I just wasn’t used to it.”

 

Ren quickly regained his composure and adjusted his tone. I don’t know what he meant, but isn’t that basically saying he’s scared?

 

…I quietly whispered to him.

 

“You know what? Ghosts actually exist. You just can’t see them.”

 

To be precise, they used to exist. These days they’ve all disappeared.

 

When I teased him, Ren’s pupils wavered.

 

‘He’s supposed to be the last S-rank Awakened, but he’s not very skilled in some areas.’

 

I chuckled softly.

 

| I think I know what you’re trying to do. |

 

“Ah, yes. I need to return quickly.”

 

Then I heard the Mountain Lord’s voice in my head.

 

In the past, summoning another divine spirit while having him in a Divine Descent Ritual would have been unthinkable.

 

‘Now something like this is easy.’

 

How should I put it, it felt like I was glimpsing the future. I thought that someday I’d like to truly reach this level.

 

If someone discovered this strange phenomenon, they’d probably tell me to just immigrate to Japan… But this isn’t entirely my own power. I didn’t need illusions that would quickly disappear once the location changed.

 

I want something complete. This advantage seemed best used as motivation toward my goal.

 

| …Is the Mountain Lord present? |

 

“Indeed. Though you cannot see his form. How pleasant to meet.”

 

Thud. I covered my mouth.

 

“…Could you please not have conversations through my mouth…?”

 

| For now, it’s my whim. |

 

The Mountain Lord responded indifferently. Then the Wronged King Spirit smiled faintly.

 

I shook my head vigorously and requested of the deity.

 

“Divine Spirit. Will you help me?”

 

| If this humble one…can be of help… |

 

The Wronged King Spirit answered.

 

“Ren. From now on, we’re going to search this area as thoroughly as possible.”

 

“What? How…”

 

Ren’s confusion was brief. I let my gaze grow cold.

 

Whiiiii—

 

A snowy field where cold winter winds blow. An endless expanse of land. Dead ground where no one knows where the boss might be.

 

| All-Knowing Sacred Territory. |

 

The Wronged King Spirit pursues the life that has invaded this tomb.

 

[Skill]

 

All-Knowing Sacred Territory (S) lv.max

 

— All land is where the dead have passed through.

 

Tracks life force on dead ground.

 

“Kugh…”

 

Endless information flooded into my mind. This was identical to what the Wronged King Spirit was seeing.

 

‘Much more than last time…’

 

Vivid and accurate. I frowned slightly at the skill that continued like racing across the snowy field.

 

‘Where is it? This is a yeti cluster, and the individual with outstanding mana amount is…’

 

Gradually, searching like that.

 

| …Found it… |

 

Finally reaching it.

 

“Exactly north direction, thirty-seven thousand steps ahead.”

 

I opened my eyes and pointed in one direction.

 

“The leader is over there.”

 

“Are you certain?”

 

“At least nine out of ten.”

 

I continued speaking.

 

“It’s an individual with an exceptionally large amount of mana. Much more than other monsters. Given the circumstances, it can’t be anything but the leader.”

 

“…You’re certain. Thank you, this is a great help.”

 

“Then how about a service fee?”

 

“Pardon?”

 

“Never mind.”

 

I’ll have to take care of that later, thoroughly. I straightened my bent knees and stood up.

 

“Thank you, Divine Spirit. Thanks to you, it looks like we’ll finish early.”

 

| …. |

 

“Divine Spirit?”

 

The Wronged King Spirit suddenly looked up at the air. It was the western direction we had come from.

 

| …Intruders. |

 

Intruders? In that direction… Ah.

 

It seemed like he was referring to the Hanako Guild members.

 

“That’s where this person’s colleagues are remaining. It’s their presence.”

 

| Is that so…. |

 

The Wronged King Spirit only tilted his head as if suspicious.

 

“Shall we go? Before more time is delayed.”

 

Ren turned his body toward the north. I also agreed and prepared to pick up the pace.

 

| …Then I’ll, take my leave…. |

 

The Wronged King Spirit spoke his farewell in a slow voice.

 

And was about to disappear with an earthy scent.

 

Or so he was.

 

“…Divine Spirit.”

 

I stopped him for a moment.

 

| Hmm…? |

 

“About those ‘intruders’ you mentioned.”

 

Suddenly I felt an ominous feeling. I had the thought that we shouldn’t end things like this.

 

“Could you tell me in more detail?”

 

| You saw it…. Suspicious movements…. |

 

I recalled the scene from the western direction that I had carelessly overlooked just now.

 

‘Could it be…?’

 

“Mr. Eun Hae-dam? We don’t have much time… If you don’t want to go, I can go alone. You originally came as an escort anyway, so that would be more appropriate.”

 

Ren spoke with a puzzled tone. I shook my head.

 

“No.”

 

Like frost forming in the crack of a door, the vague discomfort that remained. That sensation, which had been mild, was getting worse.

 

“…I don’t think you should go either, Mr. Ren.”

 

“…Excuse me?”

 

I understood.

 

‘I definitely understood.’

 

That unsettling feeling… the sensation that had always come to me when I held the bell and called upon God was showing me the way.

 

If I follow this, soon.

 

“We need to go back.”

 

A conclusion will be reached.

 

“I don’t understand what you’re suddenly saying… Go back?”

 

Ren asked back in confusion. I pressed my brow firmly.

 

‘Wow, what should I do about this.’

 

Unless it’s Sister Yu-kyung or Choi Yu-il, no one would believe me if I talked about feeling anxious or something.

 

I’d obviously be treated like a weirdo.

 

‘Just like it’s always been.’

 

I tried my best to come up with a logical explanation.

 

“There’s no time to explain. And there’s not much I can tell you. But…”

 

“…”

 

“Since you explained your reasons earlier, Mr. Ren, I’ll try my best to make you understand as well.”

 

Ren nodded slightly. I continued my sentence.

 

“Your colleagues. There were five in total, right?”

 

“That’s correct. …Including Yuzuki, there are three dealers, Amagi who’s the tank, and one external healer.”

 

“….”

 

“Didn’t we all greet each other earlier? All five of them.”

 

Ren raised one eyebrow as if he still didn’t understand my intention.

 

‘As expected.’

 

I felt like I’d been dealt a confirmation kill.

 

“It’s six.”

 

“Excuse me?”

 

“The life signs I confirmed with my ability earlier were six in total from the west. Not five.”

 

“What do you….”

 

I moistened my lips.

 

“Yes, it could be a monster. But we dealt with all the yeti in that vicinity as we passed through. Didn’t we?”

 

“….”

 

“You said you don’t trust your companions, but you didn’t want them to be in danger.”

 

That’s right. Ren and I had moved through the western region, dealing with yeti as we went.

 

Every time we encountered clusters of a hundred, we stubbornly continued.

 

So.

 

The probability that the sixth one was a yeti was very low.

 

‘What is its identity, exactly?’

 

Even if it was just an insignificant mountain rabbit, a variable was still a variable. It would be safer to check it out.

 

“…It would be right to follow your judgment on this.”

 

I looked back and forth between the northern snowy field and Ren.

 

“What will you do?”

 

Whoooooo—

 

A cold wind blew. It was urging someone to make a choice.

 

Right, I wasn’t the one responsible for this gate. In the end, it was proper procedure for Ren to make the decision.

 

“Whether to go back, or move forward.”

 

“….”

 

Ren’s lips twitched.

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