A S-Class Hunter With Great Agility - Chapter 132

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Chapter 132: The Road Home (1)

 

“This is screwed.”

 

I let out a primitive sentiment. Then I sent a resentful gaze toward the sky.

 

“Is this for real?”

 

….

 

“What?”

 

Of course, there was no answer. The limits of spiritual power, damn it.

 

‘Taebaek means Gangwon Province.’

 

I pressed my forehead. The content was so sudden that I needed a moment to organize my thoughts.

 

‘But it probably doesn’t literally mean going to Gangwon Province.’

 

It couldn’t be that specific. The words of gods were always ambiguous, and I’d had trouble interpreting their meanings many times before.

 

‘Probably… it’s right to understand it roughly as Korea.’

 

The Taebaek Mountain Range had been an important symbol representing Korean land since ancient times.

 

So if I interpret it.

 

Taebaek means Korea, and the fox refers to the Bishop who appeared wearing a Fox Mask.

 

‘The Bishop is… going to Korea.’

 

I sighed. Actually, the Bishop returning to Korea was natural in a way. The Strange People Cult was a cult operating in Korea.

 

However, the important thing was ‘when that timing would be.’

 

‘I didn’t expect it to be this soon.’

 

It was good news for Japan, but troublesome for me.

 

“Come to think of it, they said they achieved their purpose.”

 

— Well, anyway, we achieved our purpose. We won’t get scolded…

 

I remembered the words the Bishop had muttered. I didn’t know if it was related to killing high-ranking Hunters one by one.

 

Anyway, they had clearly achieved a specific purpose. There was no longer any reason for them to stay in Japan.

 

“…Let’s go.”

 

Well, if that was the case. I also had no reason to stay here any longer.

 

I picked up the blood-stained Spirit General Sword. After lightly shaking off the bloodstains, I put it back in its scabbard.

 

‘Since the injuries were severe, it won’t be able to cause trouble for a while.’

 

At least for as long as it took to appear in Japan in perfect condition after having its wrist cut off in Busan.

 

Still, it would be best to return home as soon as possible just in case.

 

“Jung Su-jin’s vacation will be ending too.”

 

Now it was really time to return home.

 

* * *

 

“Ah…. I see, so that’s why back then too….”

 

Hanasaki Ren reacted seriously after hearing my story.

 

They really seemed to seriously believe that I was a ‘Prophet Hunter.’

 

“I thought something was strange. Even though there were clearly no monsters, you acted as if you knew they would appear.”

 

He was probably referring to when I had foreseen the Yeti’s attack.

 

“When you said ‘we need to go back’ in the snowy field. That was also because you prophesied the coming danger.”

 

Huh. There’s more evidence to support my lie than I thought.

 

‘Is it because the nature of the abilities is similar anyway?’

 

Whether it’s feeling things by instinct or actually having a Prophecy Skill. The result of foreseeing the future is the same.

 

I shamelessly nodded my head.

 

“Yes. It was all because I have Prophecy Ability.”

 

Who would have thought I’d end up impersonating a Prophet Hunter. How many years have I lived getting my livelihood stolen by those guys. Really, life is something else.

 

“I understand completely. If you’re a Combat Type Hunter with Prophecy Skill, it’s no wonder you can achieve combat efficiency higher than the average A-rank Awakened.”

 

Even the part I was worried about how to prove was cleanly resolved. Thanks for understanding on your own.

 

“What is it, what is it? Tell me too!”

 

Mei said with a bewildered expression as she listened to Ren’s story.

 

Then Ren, as if he had been waiting for this, systematically organized and explained everything that had happened so far.

 

“Wow… Really? That’s totally amazing! This is my first time seeing a Prophet Hunter.”

 

Mei’s eyes widened after hearing Ren’s full explanation. Ren pondered and muttered.

 

“Now that I think about it, your prediction that Sakura Mei would be the target… wasn’t that thanks to your ability rather than today’s fortune? Could it be that today’s fortune was just a simple excuse to hide your ability?”

 

‘No, that was really just a coincidence.’

 

“No way.”

 

At this rate, a theory about prophesying everything would emerge. I waved my hands dismissively and summarized the situation.

 

“Anyway, so I think Fox Mask won’t appear in Japan anymore.”

 

“Yes. That makes sense. …If it’s true, it’s really fortunate.”

 

Ren lowered his gaze. Indescribable emotions flickered across his face.

 

“Ah. Then I understand why you want to return home quickly! If the serial killer won’t rampage anymore, there’s no reason for you to stay in Japan.”

 

Mei also agreed with my opinion with a relieved expression.

 

“Got it. Then I’ll send the potions to Korea as quickly as possible! ★”

 

“I’d be grateful if you could do that.”

 

“Not at all. Thanks to you, it seems we won’t have to worry anymore, so we’re more grateful.”

 

There had been many meaningless deaths during this time. Not deaths for blocking Gates to protect the nation, to save the people… but those who were simply murdered.

 

All that injustice couldn’t be resolved even with memorial services.

 

“Oh, and I don’t know if this can serve as evidence, but here. This should be enough to convince the Management Bureau. Especially with testimony from you and Mei.”

 

“Ah…”

 

I handed Ren a fragment of the broken Fox Mask. Red blood was smeared on it.

 

“Unfortunately, I couldn’t see the face. I managed to wound them by chance, but they immediately ran away.”

 

‘It would be better not to mention the Bishop.’

 

The moment I mentioned that a Korean cult was involved in this incident, things would spiral out of control. It wasn’t something for me to decide on my own.

 

“…I see. Thank you.”

 

Ren carefully rolled up the mask and bowed his head politely.

 

“I would have liked to have a meal together. What a shame.”

 

“We already had a meal last time, didn’t we?”

 

“…I’m sorry for barging in so rudely back then.”

 

“Haha.”

 

It was our first meeting that we could now talk about with laughter.

 

“If you’re returning to Korea now, when will we be able to meet again?”

 

“Well. I’ll try to come for a trip when I have time later.”

 

“Great, definitely come see us!”

 

It was a cheerful response. As for me, well, once I return to Korea I could easily find out about the two of them by checking XTube or something.

 

‘I guess they’ve grown fond of each other.’

 

I chuckled and offered Ren a handshake. Ren politely accepted the handshake and greeted me.

 

“Then I look forward to seeing you again next time. Take care on your way, and please make sure to treat your wrist.”

 

“That’s right. We’ll give you a premium potion! ★”

 

I could feel their trust and goodwill. Even if I requested a super regeneration potion from the Hunter Management Agency, with the Fox Mask shell and these two’s testimony, it seemed like I could obtain it without any trouble.

 

“Yes, then.”

 

I sent a pickup request message to Jung Su-jin and finished my farewells.

 

‘Now… I’m going home.’

 

| It will be homeland soil you’re stepping on after a long time. |

 

“That’s right.”

 

Somehow I felt at ease.

 

* * *

 

However, life never goes according to plan.

 

“A departure ban has been issued.”

 

“Excuse me?”

 

So, while I was humming and packing my suitcase.

 

Just as I was putting the famous game chip I bought in Japan as a gift for Baek Kyul into my bag along with other souvenirs, Jung Su-jin urgently knocked on the accommodation door.

 

“What did you say?”

 

When I opened the door, Jung Su-jin stood there with a serious face, and what she said was truly shocking.

 

“Just as I said. We can’t leave Japan. Not just you, Hunter, but me as well.”

 

“But why on earth…”

 

Jung Su-jin, who entered the room, sighed deeply and explained.

 

“An official document just came down from the Hunter Management Agency. They say we can’t return home until they conduct a complete investigation of the incident.”

 

“A complete investigation? I’m sure I told them everything I knew.”

 

“Yes. I conveyed everything as well, but…”

 

I had already reported the details of the incident to Japan Hunter Management Bureau through Jung Su-jin.

 

‘That I didn’t see Fox Mask’s face and only succeeded in attacking by chance.’

 

However, since the opponent was fatally wounded and I used my Prophecy Skill, I concluded that Fox Mask wouldn’t appear again.

 

‘I even provided the mask and blood as evidence.’

 

I couldn’t figure out what more information they wanted me to provide.

 

“How many days are we talking about?”

 

“For the time being, about two months… they want us to cooperate faithfully with the investigation.”

 

“…How many months?”

 

“Two months.”

 

This isn’t right. I made a bewildered face.

 

“So they’re telling us to spend New Year’s here too.”

 

“Given the timing, that’s how it would work out…”

 

Jung Su-jin also seemed troubled by this extended vacation. In reality, this wasn’t a vacation but being trapped on an island.

 

‘…I was going to endure it if it were just a few days.’

 

After all, I had lied about some things. But keeping us detained in a foreign country for two months without any preparation just sounded like they were telling us to go to hell.

 

‘Besides, I wasn’t originally involved in this case anyway.’

 

I was just a foreigner and outsider who happened to get caught up in the incident, and it was Ren and Mei’s job to give accurate testimony.

 

‘What should I do?’

 

Even though there were no major concerns while the Bishop was recovering, I always had to prepare for contingencies. I needed to meet Korea’s S-rank Hunters and inform them in detail about this situation too.

 

If it was delayed by two whole months, there was no telling what might happen in the meantime.

 

“…I’ll try to resolve it.”

 

I ultimately decided to take extraordinary measures.

 

“Excuse me? What do you mean?”

 

“Don’t worry. Um…”

 

I smiled brightly.

 

“Since coming here, I’ve made some connections.”

 

And with the most influential person in this land, regardless of whether they’re Awakened or Non-Awakened.

 

* * *

 

Mei.

 

Oh! Did you return to Korea safely? What’s the matter?

 

Well, the thing is. I haven’t returned yet.

 

There’s been a bit of a problem.

 

Your country won’t let me go home.

 

The call from Mei came in less than 3 minutes.

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