A S-Class Hunter With Great Agility - Chapter 166

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Chapter 166: Butterfly (3)

 

“Wait a minute. Back off. What do you mean by tearing people apart?”

 

I pushed Yeon Na-yeon’s face away. Since she was S-rank, she didn’t budge at all, but she soon backed away on her own.

 

“Ahaha. As if I’d really tear you apart. If I did that, I’d obviously die at Eden’s hands countless times.”

 

“If you know that, then don’t do this, okay?”

 

“Got it. But if you happen to die, how about a contract where I get your corpse…”

 

“Hey!”

 

I couldn’t tell if she was joking or serious. When I was horrified, Yeon Na-yeon grumbled quietly.

 

“Tch…”

 

“Why are you really being so scary?”

 

Then came a reason that wasn’t really a reason.

 

“I was in a research lab before awakening. I quit practical work long ago, but… I still get so excited whenever I see interesting creatures.”

 

In other words, it’s like a researcher’s occupational hazard? Human dissection? I shuddered.

 

However, Yeon Na-yeon didn’t care about my reaction at all.

 

“How did you know? Are you the type with developed intuition? You seem scholarly, but surprisingly… Do you have a similar skill? It would be hard for an A-rank Hunter to get something that could break through S-rank skills.”

 

“I told you it’s a trade secret. Who goes around telling everyone that? Yeon Na-yeon, you should be the one explaining why you used this kind of illusion.”

 

I said this while looking at the surroundings that had instantly changed into a place suitable for a tea party.

 

Who would have thought we’d be sharing black tea in this greenhouse garden.

 

‘I had no idea. It’s a remarkably precise illusion. Incomparable to the Siren’s illusions.’

 

I need to stay sharp. Keep my senses alert and distinguish if I feel anything strange.

 

‘For now, it seems like everything has been dispelled.’

 

I couldn’t let my guard down.

 

“You weren’t really planning to scam me, were you? Seeing how the contracts disappeared along with the illusion, I’m suspicious.”

 

Yeon Na-yeon calmly sipped her black tea.

 

“Of course not. I was just testing you. To see what level you’re at.”

 

“That’s called scamming. If I hadn’t noticed, I would have just become someone who handed over items for free.”

 

‘How were you planning to handle the aftermath?’

 

This person doesn’t know how scary the curse talismans written by a former shaman are.

 

“Hmm, can’t we just call it even and move on? You recklessly drove out our researchers from the dungeon, and they were quite hurt too…”

 

It’s true that I drove them out without proper procedures. But that doesn’t mean it’s okay to scam me!

 

At Yeon Na-yeon’s words, I let out a hollow laugh and crossed my arms.

 

“Let’s add a condition. Throw in one more B-rank dungeon. I can’t just let this slide.”

 

“…”

 

“Don’t want to? Fine then. I’ll just find another buyer.”

 

If Yeon Na-yeon wants it that badly, Helena Shop would pay a good price for it too.

 

I picked up the sack and stood up as if I was about to leave immediately.

 

“W-wait. Fine, I got it. You just want me to add one clause, right?”

 

Bingo.

 

Yeon Na-yeon urgently stopped me.

 

“Yes. And also add a clause that guarantees no illusion-type abilities were used in the process of making this contract.”

 

“You’re thorough. Got it.”

 

She pulled out another contract item shaped like pink stationery.

 

Scribble scribble.

 

I wrote in the condition that I would receive a total of 3 dungeons transferred to me, and finally signed.

 

“Don’t use abilities like this on me from now on. I’ll find out eventually anyway.”

 

“I have no intention of wasting mana on someone it doesn’t work on. You can trust me.”

 

As if anyone would believe that. I’ll be suspicious for life.

 

Yeon Na-yeon drew a butterfly-shaped signature and handed me a copy of the contract.

 

“Anyway, this concludes everything. I’ll take the items well. I’ll organize the dungeon transfer documents within a week and send them through our staff, so please wait a little.”

 

“Yes.”

 

“Contact me if there’s a dungeon you don’t like.”

 

I nodded. Then I folded the contract, put it inside my sleeve, and stood up from my seat.

 

“I’ll be going now.”

 

“Do you know the way back?”

 

“…”

 

“Ahaha. When you leave the garden, there’s an elevator. Take it and press the first floor. …Oh, be careful not to press basement level 4.”

 

It was chilling advice until the very end. Why basement level 4? I absolutely must not press any other floors.

 

‘Who knows where I might get sucked into some strange place again.’

 

I bowed and turned around.

 

‘I just came to sell one item, but why is everything so complicated…’

 

It felt like being trapped in a nightmare.

 

* * *

 

Sizzle sizzle.

 

In front of the grill where meat was cooking, I took a sip of alcohol.

 

“That’s what happened. It was really almost a disaster.”

 

Sitting across from me was a man with platinum hair and green eyes. It was Choi Yu-il.

 

“I never saw Yeon Na-yeon like that. She’s a scary person.”

 

“Wow, you’re right… That could have been a disaster. I’m glad we got out of there safely.”

 

He picked up the tongs to grill the meat while nodding in agreement.

 

“Really? This is the first time I’m hearing about this.”

 

“Really? That’s the first time I’m hearing this.”

 

“She was probably too shocked to say anything. She still appears in my dreams sometimes….”

 

Well, Sister Yu-kyung being kind like an angel. If it were me, I might have thought she was a ghost and attacked.

 

“Anyway, thanks for coming out. If I just went to sleep today, I felt like I’d have those kinds of dreams too.”

 

“Don’t even think about it.”

 

As soon as I left the Nabi Guild, I grabbed hold of my dizzy mind and sent an SOS to Choi Yu-il.

 

“You’re trying to squeeze blood from a stone.”

 

As soon as I left the Butterfly Guild, I gathered my dizzy thoughts and sent an SOS to Choi Yu-il.

 

It was because he felt that if he didn’t meet someone and pour out his heart, he would have nightmares where everything in the world transformed into Yeon Na-yeon’s face.

 

‘I thought I was stronger than anyone against mental attacks. But this is something completely different.’

 

“Yeah. Not bad. My movements have gotten lighter and I feel like I’ve grown for the first time in a while.”

 

I poured the awakener’s liquor into his glass and changed the subject.

 

“How are you doing these days? I heard you increased your training intensity—is it manageable?”

 

“Yeah. Not bad. My movements feel lighter too, and I feel like I’ve grown for the first time in a while.”

 

“Hey, be grateful. That’s a lesson you couldn’t learn even if you paid for it.”

 

“No.”

 

I refused sharply.

 

Sizzle—

 

“…But doesn’t your sister teach you how to grill meat?”

 

“Never mind, dude. Give me the tongs. I’ll grill it.”

 

The premium Korean beef was burning black. I snatched the tongs from the guy.

 

“Tsk tsk.”

 

You should always treasure food. I focused on grilling the meat for a while.

 

“May I join your table?”

 

Then, some unexpected voice was heard.

 

“Excuse me?”

 

I looked up to check the source of the voice. The person requesting to share the table was an ordinary-looking woman.

 

“There are plenty of other seats available.”

 

“This?”

 

It’s all burnt though?

 

‘She looks normal but maybe she’s a bit off.’

 

I exchanged glances with Choi Yu-il.

 

‘Do you have any stalker fans?’

 

It’s all burned?

 

‘He looks perfectly fine, but maybe he’s a bit sick.’

 

‘Why are you so sure she’s my fan?’

 

Given the circumstances, that’s the only explanation. Otherwise, how do you explain this sudden situation?

 

‘Do you have any illegitimate children?’

 

‘There is someone, but it’s a person I’ve never seen before…’

 

After some whispered exchanges like that, and getting no response from us, the woman sat down in the seat in front of me.

 

In other words, this opponent was not an ordinary person.

 

“…Hmm.”

 

Without changing my expression, I picked up the bottle of alcohol. And I began pouring it into a small glass cup.

 

“What brings you here? Even going so far as to disguise yourself.”

 

After all, shamans tend to give off an aura that ordinary people find unsettling.

 

In other words, it meant that the opponent was no ordinary person.

 

“…Hmm.”

 

I picked up the bottle without changing my expression. Then I began pouring it into a small glass.

 

“What brings you here? And in disguise, no less.”

 

Then there’s only one person.

 

Spiritual Sight.

 

[Status Window]

 

Name: Yeon Na-yeon

 

Grade: S

 

[Stats]

 

Health: 243 Strength: 242 Agility: 276

 

Mental Power | 199 Mana | 260

 

[Skills]

 

Ara Red Lotus (P) lv.max

 

Illusionary Garden (S) lv.9

 

Acrobatics (S) lv.8

 

Four Pillars / Imperial Grace Great Amnesty

 

As I responded naturally, Choi Yu-il’s pupils shook.

 

“Ah, are you a fan of hers…?”

 

Would you be?

 

“…Wow. You noticed even faster this time?”

 

“I guess I learned roughly. What it feels like.”

 

Yeon Na-yeon didn’t change her appearance. Well, if she changed her looks now, this bar would be turned upside down, so it would be better not to cause unnecessary commotion.

 

I gulped down my drink.

 

Thud.

 

“What’s the matter this time? At this rate, I’ll develop paranoia.”

 

“…It wouldn’t be strange if you did. When people fall under my illusions, they get scared or very confused. Many people receive psychiatric treatment too.”

 

“How proud of you.”

 

Psychiatric treatment? I should have gotten that long ago when I could see ghosts as a child.

 

‘Human-made illusions are nothing…’

 

If there’s no malice, it’s just the level of losing one night’s sleep.

 

“Don’t be too angry. I came here because I have business.”

 

Yeon Na-yeon said that and downed the drink I had poured in one gulp.

 

“I remembered an item I forgot to deliver.”

 

Choi Yu-il, who had his drink snatched away in an instant, looked at me with a confused face.

 

‘Wait, I’ll explain in a bit.’

 

Yeon Na-yeon didn’t pay any attention to Choi Yu-il and asked me.

 

“You know the operation start date isn’t far off, right?”

 

“Yes. It seems like it’ll be roughly the start date once I finish conquering all the things you gave me.”

 

“That’s right. So there will be a strategy briefing soon.”

 

…Is this something you need to tell me in person? You could have just called.

 

When I glared at Yeon Na-yeon with that expression, she continued her sentence as if she had been waiting for it.

 

“The location is a bit special. It’s being held at our guild headquarters. And to get there… you need this.”

 

She handed me something. A butterfly-shaped brooch was placed on my palm.

 

“It’s an invitation.”

 

“An invitation?”

 

“Yes. By any chance, do you remember the path you took to come to our headquarters and the path you took to return?”

 

I recalled earlier. There’s no way I wouldn’t remember the path I took today…

 

‘…There is?’

 

It felt like a hazy fog had settled in my head. I could only remember drinking tea in the garden of the Butterfly headquarters, but I couldn’t remember the process of returning home from there at all.

 

Naturally, I didn’t even have memories of going there.

 

‘What is this?’

 

I looked at the S-rank in front of me with a confused expression. Yeon Na-yeon smiled gently.

 

“Maze. That’s the alias of the Butterfly headquarters.”

 

And this briefing…

 

“It’s being held in that very maze. Now you understand why an invitation is necessary, right?”

 

I leaned back against my chair.

 

‘…So that’s how it was.’

 

The strategy briefing for the Strange People Cult arrest operation is being held at the Butterfly Guild’s headquarters, where no one can know the path there or back.

 

‘That means security is that important.’

 

If you need an invitation just to go to a guild building, that says it all.

 

“I understand. I’ll make sure to arrive on time. Thank you for delivering this when you must be busy.”

 

“Don’t mention it. Then I hope you arrive without being late.”

 

Yeon Na-yeon got up from her seat without even touching the burnt meat. Soon she left the restaurant and disappeared.

 

“…What is all this about?! Who is that person?”

 

Choi Yu-il was still the only one who couldn’t understand this situation.

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