A S-Class Hunter With Great Agility - Chapter 128

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Chapter 128: Today’s Fortune (4)

 

Of all things, it had to be a child. Ren, Mei, and I had a serious conversation.

 

“What happened? Why is the child alone…?”

 

“According to the parents, there were no club activities yesterday so the child came home early alone, and that’s when the dungeon break suddenly occurred.”

 

No wonder there was a man and woman crying and clinging to Ren earlier. They must have been the child’s parents.

 

“Did you search where the house was located?”

 

“We thoroughly searched under the collapsed building, but there were no traces. It seems they evacuated to somewhere else.”

 

When I asked, Ren answered. Somewhere else. That was fortunate in this misfortune, but the problem was…

 

“The sun will set soon. When it gets dark, the monsters will become more violent.”

 

Mei muttered worriedly.

 

“It’s been over 15 hours since the dungeon break occurred. It’s too dangerous a time for a child to be alone.”

 

15 hours.

 

That was a level that would be difficult even for an adult to endure.

 

“…By any chance, could you find them with Eun Hae-dam’s skill like last time?”

 

Then Ren asked. He was probably referring to finding the boss monster with the Wronged King Spirit’s skill.

 

However, I shook my head.

 

“No. I wish I could, but I can’t use that right now.”

 

It wasn’t a matter of mana amount. It was because of the special nature of the Wronged King Spirit’s skill.

 

‘All-Knowing Sacred Territory is a good skill, but there are conditions for using it.’

 

The place where it’s used had to be treated as a tomb, that is, dead land.

 

‘Thanks to Mei, this site has extremely few casualties. There’s no way it would be considered dead land.’

 

Rather, if All-Knowing Sacred Territory activated now, that would be a problem in itself.

 

“I see…”

 

Ren let out a thoughtful sound after hearing my answer.

 

“We have no choice but to search for them directly. It would be good if we could split up and search, but we can’t do that in this situation…”

 

It would be faster if the three of us split up to search. However, there was no guarantee that Sakura Mei wouldn’t be attacked in the meantime.

 

It was literally a dilemma.

 

‘Is there really no way?’

 

Ah.

 

There is one thing.

 

I quickly raised my head.

 

“I-I’m fine! If I think it’s a dangerous situation, I’ll signal right away. Of course, it would be better for the three of us to split up and search…”

 

“No.”

 

“?”

 

When I interrupted Mei’s words, she looked back at me with confusion.

 

“I think I can find them.”

 

I gripped the Spirit General Sword I was holding tightly.

 

‘I can’t use All-Knowing Sacred Territory.’

 

The Wronged King Spirit is one who exerts power within dungeons where there is no true life.

 

In contrast, this village is inhabited by people, still a place that serves as their home.

 

‘But do I have only one deity?’

 

Jingle—

 

The bell attached to the handle of the Spirit General Sword swayed. A mystical sound spread in all directions.

 

“Spirit Summoning.”

 

Mei and Ren instinctively stepped back. I drew my sword toward the vast sky.

 

Whiiiiiii…

 

A white wind blows.

 

“Jisan-guk.”

 

The deity of mist revealed herself. Her delicate eyelids slowly revealed beautiful eyes.

 

—Jisan-guk—

 

[Stats]

 

Health: 402 Strength: 374 Agility: 502

 

[Skills]

 

Sea Fog (S) lv.max

 

Dawn Rain (A) lv.max

 

* Special Advantage in effect

 

Hair covered in white mist and fluttering robes descended to the ground.

 

“Wow…”

 

Sakura Mei exclaimed in admiration while holding the cat.

 

“It’s like concert special effects…! You’re a summoner!”

 

‘Shaman… is a summoner, right.’

 

I smiled awkwardly and adjusted the Spirit General Sword.

 

“Divine Spirit. It’s been a while. It seems I only see you when I don’t have time for proper greetings.”

 

Jisan-guk smiled gently.

 

| It’s alright. If you have a sincere heart seeking my help, greetings are merely formalities… |

 

She spoke slowly while patting my shoulder.

 

“A child has disappeared. Could you perhaps find them with your mist?”

 

| Of course. |

 

The deity of mist readily accepted. Then she slowly rose into the air and gazed over the entire village.

 

| Though broken, this must have been a beautiful village… |

 

Her eyes held longing. She was probably thinking of Donghong Valley in Jeju where she had lived.

 

“Mei, you said the rescue work was almost finished, right?”

 

“Huh? Oh, yes! All the volunteers have withdrawn by now.”

 

Then it would be fine even if this village was submerged in a sea of mist.

 

Nod.

 

I sent a signal to Jisan-guk.

 

| Sea Fog. |

 

Soon, Jisan-guk extended her hand and chanted.

 

Whoooosh….

 

Then pure white fog began to spread throughout the entire village. The sea fog advanced like smoke, floating in all directions.

 

Like a sea of clouds on a mountain.

 

Even in this situation, that scenery alone was spectacular.

 

| I found them. |

 

Jisan-guk, who had been manipulating the fog like her own limbs, finally spoke.

 

“…!”

 

As I opened my mouth in surprise, she pointed in one direction.

 

| Over there. Let’s go that way. |

 

It was a place where trees grew on top of a low hill.

 

| The fog is formless, so it’s hard to know the exact location…. But the direction is certain. |

 

‘Did they flee to the highest point in the village?’

 

“Thank you. Mei, Ren. Let’s move.”

 

I spoke to the two of them. Ren, who had been standing with a bewildered expression while looking at Jisan-guk, finally nodded.

 

“Understood.”

 

“Let’s go! ★”

 

We quickly picked up speed. The S-ranks with monster-like agility stats cut through the fog.

 

‘…I need to match their pace.’

 

I matched their speed and dismissed Jisan-guk’s summoning.

 

| Everyone be careful. |

 

The mist’s final voice was vivid.

 

* * *

 

Rustle.

 

The place we eventually arrived at was a young forest.

 

“Where on earth could it be….”

 

Mei looked around in all directions with anxious eyes. I also surveyed the surroundings.

 

‘…I couldn’t bring myself to ask Jisan-guk whether the child was still alive.’

 

I didn’t have the courage. I was afraid the answer I dreaded might follow.

 

“Ah!”

 

Suddenly Mei let out a short exclamation. The cat she had been holding in her arms the whole time had escaped from her embrace.

 

Meow—

 

The cat, which we had no choice but to carry all the way here since there was nowhere else to leave it, looked surprisingly fine, having apparently enjoyed a very comfortable ride on the high-speed train that was an S-rank Hunter.

 

Patter patter.

 

The steel cat moved its four legs and headed somewhere.

 

Screeeech!

 

And I just realized that it had been running away.

 

“—!”

 

Insect-type monsters came bursting out in droves.

 

Slash.

 

I reflexively cut through the body of a large worm. Ugh, so disgusting! It was an unbearable revulsion.

 

| …How nauseating. |

 

“Don’t throw up. I’ll throw up for you instead.”

 

| Try your best. |

 

After holding back my nausea and slashing a couple more times, the worm collapsed to the floor.

 

“What? Are there still monsters left?”

 

“They must have hidden in this hill! They’re forming a swarm!”

 

Mei shouted while slicing through her share of insects.

 

“Be careful! This was an A-rank dungeon break. Eun Hae-dam, you’re an A-rank Hunter, right? It’s dangerous!”

 

Then she began attacking the monsters that were rushing toward me instead.

 

“Falling Divine Star—.”

 

Countless stars fell. Each pouring star became a spark, leaving wounds on the monsters.

 

Kiiiiiiik!

 

Agonized screams echoed.

 

Kiiiik….

 

With that single attack, half of the insect monster swarm was wiped out. It was unbelievable power.

 

“Ah.”

 

I came to my senses.

 

‘My achievement rate!’

 

The misfortune didn’t end there.

 

“Ren! Please provide cover for Eun Hae-dam!”

 

“Huh?”

 

Ren asked back in bewilderment. Of course. Originally, I was the one providing protection….

 

| You’ve become a chick. |

 

“Why is it always a chick when you make comparisons….”

 

But fortunately, Ren didn’t provide me with cover.

 

“Dual Sword Style, Falling Flowers.”

 

Screech—

 

Two swords cut through the insect.

 

“—You don’t need to worry about Eun Hae-dam’s side!”

 

Stars fell and flowers danced. In the midst of chaos everywhere, Ren was sending me a look of trust.

 

‘…Is it because he saw?’

 

I quietly took a deep breath.

 

“Mountain Lord.”

 

| Yes. |

 

“Severe Cold.”

 

Winter wind filled my lungs. Between the stars and flowers, cold and piercing snowflakes raised their heads.

 

Whiiiii—

 

That place instantly became winter.

 

Slash!

 

I swung the sharpened blade. Several A-rank monsters suddenly spilled blood.

 

Swish—

 

Again, once more.

 

With each swing, red blood splattered up.

 

[You have defeated Monster, Emerald Mantis!]

 

[You have defeated Monster, Red Dragonfly!]

 

[Main Quest]

 

Expand the aura of the ancient beings.

 

Perhaps you might meet your longed-for soul.

 

Achievement Rate | 43.21%(+3.01%)

 

(Upon failure: Death)

 

I wiped the blood from my face.

 

“…!”

 

Mei’s mouth gaped open.

 

“No, uh, I mean.”

 

She looked at the dead monsters as if she couldn’t believe it. Then she sent a bewildered gaze toward Ren, as if needing an explanation.

 

“Hmm….”

 

Well, what could he say? Ren could only avoid her eyes.

 

* * *

 

Click.

 

The prosecutor who used Dual Sword Style sheathed his sword. It was proof that the fight was over.

 

“…Shall we search again now?”

 

Mei spoke with a deliberately hopeful expression, but in truth, everyone knew.

 

‘In a place with this many monsters… could a child really have survived?’

 

However, I opened my mouth without showing any sign of it.

 

“Yes. Let’s search a bit more….”

 

Meow—

 

The cat’s sound was heard again.

 

Patter patter.

 

A yellow cat that appeared from between the bushes meowed toward us.

 

Meow—!

 

That cat made meowing sounds several times, as if it wanted us to take some action.

 

Then it quickly ran off somewhere.

 

“…?”

 

I felt a strange premonition and chased after it. Mei and Ren, who had been hesitating, also began to follow behind me.

 

“…! Over here!”

 

I shouted loudly in surprise.

 

“Na, Nabiya?”

 

A Male Student who looked to be around elementary school lower grades was crouched between the Bushes, sniffling.

 

Even at a glance, his knees below his shorts were covered in wounds.

 

“Found him!”

 

I turned around and shouted. Ren and Mei’s faces were flushed as they came running breathlessly.

 

“Really?! ★”

 

“Th, thank goodness…!”

 

I reached out my hand toward the Child.

 

“Are you alri….”

 

“Wh, who are you…?”

 

The Child hugged the Cat tightly and showed extreme wariness.

 

‘Hmm. It wouldn’t be good for me to handle this.’

 

I’ve never been told I have a warm impression after all.

 

“Mei.”

 

“Hey there! Are you okay? Don’t worry! I’m here now! ★”

 

Mei winked as if she had been waiting for this moment. Fortunately, it was effective.

 

“Oh, oh oh. It’s Sakura Mei…!”

 

As expected of a national idol. The Child recognized her and lowered his guard.

 

“That’s right, that’s right. Are you hurt anywhere? Oh my, you’re badly injured. It’s okay now. Sister will treat you!”

 

“Sniff…. Thank goodness…. I want to see mommy, mommy.”

 

“Your mother is doing well. So don’t cry!”

 

Her Skill at reassuring children was quite impressive.

 

“Phew… I really feel like I’ve come back from the dead. What a relief.”

 

“I know, right. …Really, thank goodness.”

 

Ren said, leaning against a tree as if his legs had given out. I also let out a sigh of relief.

 

But…

 

“You held up well. It must have been tough all day long…”

 

Right, all day long.

 

That was exactly the problem.

 

‘How on earth…?’

 

Mei stroked the child’s head. She must have realized something was strange too.

 

‘It’s impossible for a child, not even an adult, to survive alone for 15 hours in a place crawling with monsters like this.’

 

“Ren, could you ask for me? Whether anything happened while hiding.”

 

“Ah, yes. …I understand.”

 

Ren asked in Japanese on my behalf.

 

Then the child wiped his sniffling nose and answered.

 

“Ah! Well, that is. Some uncle helped me.”

 

…?

 

“That uncle gave me food and beat up all the monsters!”

 

…

 

“Where is he? He was with me just a moment ago…”

 

The child tilted his head in confusion. I shuddered at the prickling, bristling sensation.

 

This is…

 

Step.

 

I hear footsteps from behind.

 

“Uncle is here.”

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