A S-Class Hunter With Great Agility - Chapter 137

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Chapter 137: The Boy and ?? (1)

 

“…Did it show?”

 

“No. If it weren’t me, I wouldn’t have known.”

 

Fortunately, Baek Kyul voluntarily confessed. He stopped putting on his shoes and let out a light sigh.

 

“How the hell did you know?”

 

“Intuition?”

 

I just threw it out there because he seemed to be acting cautious today. I didn’t expect to hit the mark right away though.

 

I laughed as if it was nothing.

 

“What is it? Tell me.”

 

“…Damn.”

 

When I urged him again, Baek Kyul took off his hoodie and ruffled his hair. I waited a moment for him to confess on his own, and the guy moved his lips.

 

“You said commissioning this kind of thing costs a lot of money. I don’t have any money.”

 

“This kind of thing?”

 

“Like, ghost exorcism or rituals and stuff…”

 

“…?”

 

I hardened my expression.

 

‘…This isn’t something this kid should know about?’

 

After dungeons appeared, for about 20 years now, as spiritual power disappeared, the presence of souls was also rapidly fading.

 

Naturally, testimonies of seeing ghosts decreased and interest in ghost stories and supernatural phenomena also withered.

 

‘Exorcism requests coming to shamans were similarly wiped out… Thanks to that, my livelihood was properly cut off.’

 

Terms that were once commonly used like common sense had long become dead language.

 

Kids like Baek Kyul would know even less about them.

 

‘His generation talks about dungeons and monsters instead of ghost stories.’

 

“Tell me in detail.”

 

I let Baek Kyul back inside. Unlike before, he seemed to flinch momentarily at the changed atmosphere, but soon regained his composure.

 

“So…”

 

“…”

 

“There’s been a strange rumor going around our school lately.”

 

Baek Kyul spoke with difficulty.

 

“Rumors about ghosts appearing.”

 

* * *

 

Step.

 

Baek Kyul stepped through the school gate. His outfit was delinquent-like, wearing a hoodie instead of a shirt and carelessly throwing on his school uniform jacket, but the teacher didn’t say anything particular.

 

Even in this era where there’s a lot of talk about student rights, it would be hard to just overlook the boy’s unusual hair color.

 

“Ahem.”

 

The teacher just cleared his throat and turned his gaze away from Baek Kyul.

 

♪♬♩♪♬

 

Music flowed from the earphones plugged into his ears. Baek Kyul arrived at the classroom with a tired face.

 

“No, why, so yesterday I—.”

 

“What? Crazy. That’s hilarious. Can’t you invite me next time too?”

 

The chatter of his peers could be heard beyond the earphones. Even though they see each other’s faces every day, what could they possibly have so much to talk about.

 

Thud.

 

Baek Kyul carelessly threw his bag onto his desk and buried his face.

 

‘Sleepy…’

 

The daily routine of alternating between dungeons and hospitals was exhausting. If he didn’t catch some sleep like this, it would be hard to endure even with an A-rank healer’s stamina.

 

“Oh… Hey, let’s go over there.”

 

The students who had been chattering near his desk started glancing around nervously. It was too stiff to be considered thoughtful behavior toward a sleeping friend.

 

Even this was familiar. …It’s my own doing. Baek Kyul didn’t stop them and closed his eyes.

 

— Hey hey. Is that him? I’ve never seen him before.

 

— Is that hair color common? It’s him, I’m telling you—.

 

It was when the semester had just begun.

 

— I have a favor to ask… Can I go check it out now? Huh?

 

That day too, Baek Kyul was slumped over his desk due to his grueling schedule, while curious eyes circled around him.

 

Don’t come over, just….

 

— Um, excuse me….

 

Despite Baek Kyul’s prayers, someone tapped on his desk.

 

— …What.

 

— Oh! Hi. I’m from the class next door, and I wanted to ask you something…. You’re a healer, right? Is that right? The kids were saying you’re affiliated with Eden….

 

— That’s right.

 

When he answered in a hoarse voice, the short-haired girl’s face lit up.

 

— You see, I broke my ankle a while ago and it still hasn’t healed. Could you help me out just once?

 

Baek Kyul’s response after letting out a sigh was.

 

— Do you have money?

 

— …Huh?

 

— I’m asking if you have a lot of money.

 

The opponent’s expression became subtle, as if she hadn’t expected this kind of reaction. When she could only move her lips without answering, Baek Kyul slumped back down on his desk.

 

— I’m expensive. So get lost.

 

The classroom stirred.

 

— …!

 

There was no response. Soon he heard the sound of the door being flung open as someone left, so she must have gone back to her own class.

 

After that, they ran into each other a few times in the corridor, but the girl would just avoid eye contact and pass by Baek Kyul. Her cast lasted a month.

 

‘But once you start helping people, there’s no end to it….’

 

It was an A-rank healer’s ability. If he used it carelessly, it would be perfect for opening a free hospital at school.

 

Well, there’s no way the kids would understand such circumstances.

 

♪♬♩♪♩

 

Baek Kyul pressed his earphones in deeper.

 

‘Will this year end without making any friends too?’

 

Maybe that was natural. It was partly because of what happened back then, but originally he only came to school a few times a month anyway.

 

When he returned after finishing work that took several weeks, summer vacation had already started, or he had already missed events like sports festivals and school trips.

 

‘Do I regret it?’

 

He wasn’t sure. But there wasn’t enough time to analyze the nature of his emotions.

 

For him, solving the mountain of debt crushing his entire body was the priority, and things like a normal life were problems for later.

 

Still, when he got to high school, at least before completely graduating from his teens…

 

If he could reduce the raids and hospital work a little.

 

‘Could I attend properly?’

 

Dreaming of the normal school life he might have someday was also the boy’s driving force.

 

“Did you hear about that thing?”

 

The children’s conversation topic quickly changed. They gathered in a corner and began bringing up their various interests.

 

And it was at this exact moment that Baek Kyul heard about ‘that thing.’

 

“That thing appeared again on Back Mountain.”

 

“What appeared?”

 

“Whoa, you don’t know?”

 

With the appearance of a new listener, one male student began speaking passionately.

 

“There’s a ghost that comes out on our school’s Back Mountain! It appears as soon as the sun sets. It definitely looks like a person but has no shadow and makes no footsteps. There are kids who’ve seen it directly!”

 

“That’s ridiculous. Isn’t it just a monster?”

 

Most reactions were lukewarm. They were already past the age to be scared of such things.

 

The male student spoke as if frustrated.

 

“I’m telling you it’s not! The vice principal even reported it to the Association last time. But they said nothing was found.”

 

“Crazy… Then is it really a ghost? Ugh, that’s creepy.”

 

“Hey, where are there ghosts these days? You’re lying.”

 

Baek Kyul quietly listened in. Until just a moment ago it was no different from common monster sighting stories, but if the Association found nothing, that changed things.

 

“Do you think the kids who went to Back Mountain and came out injured these past few days are just one or two? It’s already the sixth one.”

 

“That’s what happens when you wander around places like mountains at night.”

 

“Ugh, this is frustrating. Hey, I’m telling you they all said the exact same thing!”

 

“What did they say?”

 

The male student cleared his throat and took out his cell phone. Then he turned on the flashlight function and held it under his face.

 

“His girlfriend saw some child on Back Mountain, and that child said….”

 

* * *

 

I asked back in a serious voice.

 

“Six people got hurt?”

 

“Yeah. They went to do some courage test and all came back injured.”

 

“Didn’t they just trip over tree roots or something?”

 

Baek Kyul shook his head.

 

“Our school’s Back Mountain is basically hill level. They regularly maintain the trees because it’s dangerous for kids. Getting hurt there is impossible unless you’re a complete idiot.”

 

“Hmm….”

 

‘There definitely seems to be something there.’

 

I pondered deeply. From the circumstances, there clearly seemed to be something that could threaten the children.

 

However, it was still a bit much to think it was a ghost…. I asked once more.

 

“What’s your reason for being certain it’s not a monster? The Association could have made a mistake.”

 

“I checked it myself. I check every lunch break, and I also look around once when the sun sets.”

 

“….”

 

“But there was nothing. If it were a monster, I definitely would have felt mana.”

 

Baek Kyul was an A-rank healer who went in and out of dungeons daily. The probability of his senses being wrong was zero.

 

Now there were two possible scenarios.

 

‘Either the children were all mistaken, or… there really is a ghost.’

 

If it’s really the latter, that’s troublesome. I did feel like my spiritual power was returning, but I never thought that return would also apply to ghosts.

 

‘No, I still don’t know for sure….’

 

I had to hope it was a mistake. If it hurt people, it would definitely be an evil spirit.

 

I put aside the ominous thoughts and asked.

 

“But how did you know I do this kind of work and come find me?”

 

“You wrote a talisman or something for my grandmother before. It worked well. …She even got up and took a walk that day.”

 

Baek Kyul stretched out his hood string, pulling it taut.

 

“So I found out about it while searching around for this and that.”

 

“…You did well to find your way here. You got the right address.”

 

I scratched the back of my head. It was praiseworthy that he came to me instead of going to those fraudsters for no reason.

 

“Take this.”

 

I rummaged through the dining table and held out a business card I found to Baek Kyul.

 

【Young Master Hae-dam】

 

Consultation Reservations: 010–xxxx—5678

 

♨Divine Fortune Telling Four Pillars Reading Compatibility Reading Exorcism Talisman♨

 

We solve everything

 

“It’s been a while since I quit that job though. If it’s okay with you, I’ll help.”

 

“…!”

 

Baek Kyul’s complexion brightened.

 

“It’s not a difficult matter anyway. And if there really is a ghost, …I need to investigate it a bit too.”

 

My gaze grew serious. This was work I had done for a living for a long time. My attitude couldn’t help but change.

 

‘Well, it’s still probably just a misunderstanding though.’

 

I relaxed my expression and spoke to Baek Kyul.

 

“By the way, that’s surprising. I thought you didn’t even go to school. You’re always wandering around here and there.”

 

“It’s true that I can barely attend classes.”

 

“Then why not take the GED instead?”

 

Was school really worth attending that much?

 

Behind my trivial thoughts, Baek Kyul muttered indifferently.

 

“…School is fun, in its own way. Nothing happens there and it’s peaceful. So I hope the kids don’t get hurt anymore.”

 

“….”

 

I silently ruffled the guy’s fluffy hair.

 

“Ah, why again!”

 

“Alright. Anyway, when do you want to go?”

 

“It’s better to do it as soon as possible.”

 

“Alright, then tonight!”

 

Strike while the iron is hot. There was nothing good about dragging this kind of thing out.

 

“…Uh.”

 

“Why? Do you have plans? Are you busy?”

 

However, Baek Kyul hesitated a little. When I asked for the reason, he hesitated and asked a question.

 

“…How much do I have to pay?”

 

“Ah, the broker fee?”

 

Hmm, let me see.

 

I brought my hand to my chin and pretended to think deeply.

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