A S-Class Hunter With Great Agility - Chapter 134
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Chapter 134: The Road Home (3)
She casually fondled the heart. She didn’t mind the damp texture or the distinctive fishy smell.
“Highest grade, I see. You must have worked hard. This should be fine for a while.”
“Of course it should be.”
The Silver-Haired Bishop began to walk.
Drip, drip.
Blood dropped wherever his steps passed.
“…I had my doubts. Are you injured?”
“Are your eyes just decorations? You can see for yourself.”
“Oh my… This is, yes. How fascinating.”
She followed behind him. She examined the bloodstains with an extremely interested expression.
Creak—
Eventually the Bishop entered a room. Inside was a white-colored bathtub. It was just the right size for one person to enter.
Splash, splash.
He began throwing something into the bathtub one by one.
“Are you going to use all of that?”
“Yes.”
Red spread through the clear water. What he had dumped into the bathtub were three or four hearts dripping with blood.
Substitutes for the ‘sacrifice’.
They were the hearts of the Hunters killed by Fox Mask.
“Why? Is it a waste?”
“Of course it’s a waste, but… Well, fine. This one alone will be enough to substitute for the sacrifice for a while.”
The woman held up the heart of the dead S-rank Hunter high.
Thud, thud. The Silver-Haired Bishop removed his wet clothes one by one. Then he dipped his ankles into the bathtub.
“How long are you going to stand there?”
“Well—.”
The corners of his lipstick-painted mouth curved up slightly. He shook his head and entered the bathtub.
Splash.
As soon as he submerged his entire body, blood-colored steam began rising from the bathtub.
“Hah…”
He could feel vitality. It was a sensation as if all his fatigue was being washed away.
“They’re not S-rank quality, but… well, this isn’t too bad.”
The man’s face slowly took on its usual indifferent expression.
“By the way, who did this to you?”
Soon the woman asked, brushing her hair behind her ear. A curt answer came back.
“Who else would it be?”
“Again… that child.”
As the bishop moistened his lips, the bright red rouge was half wiped away.
“How on earth did he follow you all the way there?”
It was a tone barely suppressing anger. An irritated question was thrown out.
The silver-haired bishop shrugged his shoulders.
“How would I know?”
At that nonchalant answer, the woman’s expression wrinkled slightly.
“You’re too easygoing. Aren’t you tired of being interfered with every time?”
“Don’t get so angry. You’ll get wrinkles.”
“…”
“And—”
A satisfied smile appeared on the silver-haired bishop’s face.
“I got my ‘revenge’ on him.”
“…!”
“What? It’s what you asked for, isn’t it?”
— Oh right, and. While you’re carrying out the work… don’t forget a little revenge as well.
At those words, the woman’s eyes widened. Soon she laughed “Haha!” and wiped away her tears.
“Ah… Really. You sometimes catch me off guard.”
“So just stop worrying about that now. Focus on the next task. Those flies aren’t really important anyway.”
“Yes. I’ll do that.”
Bubble.
The Silver-Haired Bishop submerged his body up to his chin. The bathtub water overflowed slightly, and the floor became soaked with bloody water.
Click.
The woman stepped on that bloody water and grabbed the door to open it.
“Focus on recovery for the time being. You did well.”
“Yeah. Please just get out.”
“Hoho.”
She waved her hand lightly as she left and closed the door. The space filled with a fishy smell soon became a sealed room.
Gurgle.
The Silver-Haired Bishop, who had put his entire body into the bathtub, soon closed his eyes.
“…Hah.”
Things seemed like they would get interesting.
* * *
We finally boarded the airplane. I never knew this would be such a difficult task.
| So this is the City That Never Sleeps. |
“Tokyo is a big city after all. Yawn…”
Mountain Lord looked out the window at the scenery as always, but exhausted as I was, I fell straight into sleep.
| You sleep so well. Well, you must have been tired, so I won’t add that you’re lazy. |
I could feel Mountain Lord watching me for a while. However, I couldn’t overcome my heavy eyelids.
| …You did well. |
It seemed like I heard those words at the end.
[Passengers, our aircraft will soon arrive at Incheon International Airport.]
Not long after, the announcement echoed through the aircraft cabin. I came to my senses and got up.
“We’re already here… Mountain Lord— Mountain Lord?”
There was nothing where the Mountain Lord had been. Only an empty sweet bean jelly wrapper remained.
“Where did he go?”
I looked around for a moment, searching for the divine spirit who had disappeared without a word. But soon something came to mind.
‘Ah, come to think of it.’
[Special Advantage]
— The power left behind by many wounds and unceasing resistance.
Doubles all of the user’s ability stats by containing the will of ancient spirits.
This effect only applies while staying in the corresponding country.
The status window that had been flickering in the air had disappeared. It seemed the advantage had ended the moment we entered Korean airspace.
[Status Window]
Name: Eun Hae-dam
Grade: ?? Grade
[Stats]
Health: 10 Strength: 10 Agility: 10
Mental Power | 200 Mana | 427
‘My mana amount has decreased.’
In Japan, I had the Mountain Lord summoned for 24 hours straight, so even though it had decreased, it would have been a strain.
“Next time we meet…”
‘I hope those restrictions will be lifted.’
It’s not like I can threaten a god. It was quite frustrating that there was no proper way until the restrictions were lifted.
‘But I can’t just sit around and wait.’
It seemed faster to find a way to investigate the Strange People Cult from this side first.
[Local time is 7:34 PM, and the temperature is approximately 2 degrees. Please fasten your seat belts for landing preparation…]
I pressed my eyes that had become stiff from fatigue and took a deep breath. There were still more problems to solve ahead, but I’d sort those out gradually.
Right now, only the fact that I had arrived home filled my mind.
* * *
The airport during nighttime was relatively quiet. It felt different from when I had departed.
‘How should I put it. It feels like the tension is being released…’
Perhaps because I was returning after being in an unfamiliar environment, I felt much more comfortable even though I hadn’t properly rested yet.
“The Association vehicle is parked over there. Let’s head there.”
Jung Su-jin spoke in her usual monotone manner. Unlike before the business trip, she looked much better.
‘Though she does seem to have some subtle worries about going to work…’
I shook my head and replied.
“You must be tired, so you can go ahead first. I’ll manage on my own.”
After all, it had been a long business trip. I didn’t want to ask her to drive on top of that. However, Jung Su-jin asked back as if suspicious.
“…Do you happen to know the way home?”
“…No.”
“How about using internet maps?”
“I don’t know how.”
The words that would follow were already decided.
“Get in.”
“Yes.”
* * *
Vrooooom—
The vehicle driven by Jung Su-jin raced down the highway.
I was sitting in the back seat, looking out the window. It was because of the driver who said it would be more uncomfortable for her if I sat in the passenger seat.
‘Tsk, I thought things had gotten a bit more comfortable.’
She really had a sharp side when it came to work-related matters. It seemed like there was still a long way to go before we could have casual conversations.
Well, from an office worker’s perspective, it probably wasn’t easy dealing with someone who received direct mission assignments from their boss.
‘Or maybe she’s just introverted…’
I rested my chin on my hand while having these trivial thoughts.
Vrooom—
The street lamps illuminating the road were bright. I could read all the signs written in Korean.
“When would you like me to schedule your meeting with the Association President?”
Jung Su-jin said while glancing at the rearview mirror.
‘Ah, right… There was that too.’
The Japan schedule was also a matter of international dealings. I needed to explain the situation to the Association President and have a conversation.
‘Should I mention the Strange People Cult too?’
All the major guild leaders already knew about the Strange People Cult.
I needed to check how much the Association President knew and what preparations he was making.
‘…And I need to deal with this too.’
I slightly furrowed my brow. I was talking about the thing that had been snoring away inside my sleeve this whole time.
‘That prophecy orb or whatever the Association President gave me!’
Surprisingly, even after going all the way to Japan and back, it still hadn’t activated.
I could live just fine without a Prophet Hunter’s ability, so I hadn’t paid attention to it until now, but what if the Association President had scammed me? I’d have to grab him by the collar at least.
There was a possibility that what he gave me was defective.
“Please schedule it for about a week from now.”
“Yes, understood. I’ll send you the detailed schedule via email.”
“Um, couldn’t you call or text instead?”
“Ah, yes. No problem.”
I just can’t get used to email. I might have to go to a cultural center and learn how to use it.
Fortunately, Jung Su-jin understood my situation.
“The traffic is getting a bit heavy from here. We might arrive a little late.”
“It’s fine. Can’t be helped.”
As we entered downtown, our speed noticeably slowed. We got caught at traffic lights several times.
I said it was fine while looking at the neon sign boards written in Korean. The light was still red.
And then.
“Huh?”
Huh?
Whoosh—
My body suddenly sank downward.
I felt my heart dropping, and the scenery before my eyes changed completely.
* * *
“…Hunter?”
Jung Su-jin’s voice echoed inside the car.
Beeeep—!
The light had turned green, but Jung Su-jin couldn’t move the car.
She hurriedly turned her upper body to check the back seat.
“What the hell…”
A chill ran down her spine. The back seat where Eun Hae-dam should have been was completely empty.
“He… disappeared…”
He had vanished without a trace. Even from inside the car that was enclosed on all sides…
‘Did he have a teleportation skill?’
No, even if that were the case, it didn’t make sense for him to leave without giving me any notice.
Throughout the entire Japan schedule, he hadn’t caused her a moment’s worry. Compared to other arrogant Hunters, he was practically an angel sent from Heaven.
‘What the hell just happened?’
Jung Su-jin soon shook her head. This wasn’t the time for this. It was important to pull herself together quickly.
She took out her mobile phone from her formal suit pocket.
“Should I, should I report this to the police first…? No, should I contact the Association first?”
Normally, even if an A-rank Hunter suddenly disappeared, people might just be flustered but not particularly worried. However, Jung Su-jin felt that Eun Hae-dam was somewhat different.
No matter how strong he was, he had just experienced the unprecedented serial Hunter murder case involving Fox Mask just a few days ago…
‘He doesn’t even know how to use internet maps!’
That’s right. In fact, Jung Su-jin had been assisting Eun Hae-dam all this time with the feeling of serving a grandfather back in her hometown…
It meant that being greatly worried about this situation was perhaps only natural.
She hesitated.
She was about to call 112, but suddenly stopped.
“…?”
It was because she had discovered something.
Wooooong—
A sound came from under the back seat. A sound very familiar to Jung Su-jin, who worked in the Emergency Gate Management Department.
“…!”
It was a dark blue Gate. A blue door just the right size for one person to enter.
“This is…”
And Jung Su-jin knew what this was.
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