A S-Class Hunter With Great Agility - Chapter 26

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Chapter 26: Helena Shop (1)

 

Ah, I said something wrong. I realized it immediately.

I unconsciously blurted out the name that appeared on the status window, and her complexion instantly turned sour.

 

“…Excuse me?”

 

She forced only the corners of her mouth upward as she asked back. Her sharp gaze stabbed at me repeatedly.

I tried to smooth over the situation with an awkward laugh.

 

“Ahaha…. No, that’s not it. I misspoke.”

“No. I think you said it correctly.”

 

Whether Kim Bok-soon or Helena, she didn’t back down. Her determination to uncover the source of the words that came from my mouth was evident.

 

‘What should I do.’

 

The fact that I could see other people’s status windows wouldn’t be good if it spread. I’d be lucky if I didn’t end up on hunters’ blacklists.

 

“I, I just suddenly remembered a drama I watched yesterday. The main character’s name was… Bok…soon….”

 

 

Ah damn it. Fine, at least it dropped cleanly.

 

“You know that doesn’t make sense, right?”

“Yes….”

 

I know too. Honestly, it was a stretch. Helena, no Kim Bok-soon (this feels more endearing) stared at me intently.

My mouth is the problem, this mouth. Grandfather always said people should keep their mouths shut.

 

‘But how could I not react after seeing that name?’

 

The letters were too conspicuous to just stay quiet about.

I avoided Kim Bok-soon’s gaze.

 

“…Tsk, whatever. There are quite a few strange people around here anyway.”

 

Fortunately, Kim Bok-soon stopped her interrogation before long. She quickly let out a sigh.

 

“Is it a skill?”

“Yes, something like that….”

“Please don’t go around telling people. I hate that name.”

 

I had absolutely no intention of making a big deal out of it. I had no desire to fight with someone I was meeting for the first time either. I nodded my head earnestly.

Just as I was feeling relieved, Kim Bok-soon began to ponder deeply.

 

“Anyway, so it’s roughly that kind of ability….”

“?”

“Hmm, then.”

 

Her eyes changed. The sharp atmosphere disappeared and now her eyes began to sparkle.

Then she pulled up the corners of her mouth into a kind smile.

 

“Shall I recommend some suitable products?”

“Pardon?”

“If you use detection skills, glasses that increase precision. If you have prophecy skills, gloves that boost accuracy. If it’s an ability to see through people’s inner thoughts, I’ll introduce auxiliary equipment suited for that too.”

“….”

“Helena Shop has everything, you know?”

 

Kim Bok-soon was a professional.

 

* * *

 

I first mentioned that I needed weapons.

 

“Weapons?”

“Yes, something like a sword would be good.”

 

After all, items I’d used frequently would be more comfortable to use.

I was familiar with blade types from performing rituals.

 

“…So you’re combat-oriented?”

 

Kim Bok-soon asked with renewed interest. She probably couldn’t sense any physical strength from me at all. I often found it hard to believe myself, so I had nothing to add.

My original profession was similar to what you’re thinking… but things turned out this way.

 

“Come this way first.”

 

Kim Bok-soon guided me to one side.

The other hunters were each examining items they wanted to buy. Since this was my first time in such a place, I awkwardly followed her steps.

 

“From long swords to very short blades. There are so many, right?”

 

I’d seen Eden’s warehouse too, but since this was an actual shop, it had much more variety. Countless swords filled one entire wall.

 

“Wow….”

 

I stepped closer to look at those weapons. Items were positioned above eye level too, so I had to crane my neck to see everything.

Unlike the shop’s interior that was themed in red overall, the equipment came in various colors and shapes.

 

“You have to choose equipment very carefully according to your skill type. What weapon you use determines combat efficiency.”

“Ah, is that so.”

“Yes. For example… would it be something like this?”

 

Kim Bok-soon selected one of the long swords hanging on the rack and took it out. Click. From how she touched it with her finger for recognition before removing it, there seemed to be a security system.

Of course there would be. These must be incredibly expensive. How much would something like this cost….

 

‘I wonder if my wallet situation will be okay.’

 

I absentmindedly rattled the magic stones in my pocket.

 

Whoosh!

 

“Ah, that startled me.”

 

That lasted only briefly, as suddenly bright red flames blazed up before my eyes. It was fire coming from the long sword Kim Bok-soon had drawn.

Kim Bok-soon smiled slightly and adjusted her grip on the sword.

 

“I mainly handle fire attributes. More for crafting than combat though. When I hold this sword, my attack power increases significantly.”

 

She soon picked another weapon. This time it was a silver blade decorated with blue gemstones.

 

“On the other hand, if I use this…”

 

Swoosh.

It was quiet. This time no energy was visible, just the silver blade glinting.

Indeed, showing once was much better than explaining a hundred times.

 

“Even if weapons can’t directly increase your strength stats, they draw out the maximum attack efficiency possible from those stats. It’s a very simple principle.”

 

I understood immediately and nodded.

 

“What attribute would you like me to show you?”

“Hmm.”

 

I pondered slightly. The special nature of my skills made it too difficult to immediately specify which attribute I wanted.

When I summoned the Mountain Lord, it was ice freeze, and when I received Fire Virtue True Lord through Divine Descent Ritual, it was flame. Also, when I received General Choi Young Spirit, it was closer to martial combat.

 

‘Even though they’re my skills, I still don’t have a feel for them.’

 

According to what Kim Bok-soon showed me, I’d practically have to change weapons for every battle. Common sense said that didn’t make sense.

 

“Do you have non-attribute ones too?”

 

Then this choice would be right. It’s unfortunate but can’t be helped. Until I earn tons of money and become filthy rich…

They say people should live modestly, satisfied with reality. I don’t want to accept reality, but that’s how I was taught anyway.

 

“Ah, then over here…”

 

Kim Bok-soon put down the swords she’d been holding for demonstration and guided me to another area. It was a place filled with relatively ordinary-looking swords.

However, since this was indeed a top-tier shop, the exposed blades looked menacing.

 

“…Wait a moment.”

 

But I discovered something there and stopped abruptly.

 

“What’s that?”

 

Then I raised my hand and pointed in one direction. Kim Bok-soon shifted her gaze to where my fingertip was pointing.

There was a sword there. A weapon of medium length, neither a dagger nor a long sword.

 

It was a shape far too familiar to me.

 

It’s definitely a spirit sword.

Ritual implements used by shamans when performing rituals.

 

‘That form is… a Spirit General Sword. A Seven Star Spirit General Sword.’

 

I could see the sword blade, curved at the tip and sharpened to a keen edge.

Near the sword’s handle, a golden bell was attached.

It wasn’t a tool suitable for use in combat…

 

‘Why is it here?’

 

“…Did you craft that one directly too?”

 

It would be strange if she made it directly. Ordinary people don’t take interest in shamanic tools.

Moreover, given that the shamanic world has completely collapsed with the appearance of dungeons, they wouldn’t even pay attention to such things, let alone show interest.

 

“You’re the first person I’ve seen show interest in that weapon. I didn’t craft it.”

 

Kim Bok-soon seemed to be searching her memory for a moment.

 

“Ah, that’s right! It was discovered in some dungeon before.”

“…Pardon?”

“There are often monsters that use weapons too. So weapons are sometimes found in dungeons. We buy and sell the good quality ones. That’s one of them.”

 

…No matter how I look at it, it’s not something a monster would use. I’ve never heard of monsters performing rituals. I stared at the Spirit General Sword suspiciously without taking my eyes off it.

 

‘A shaman’s tool that came from a dungeon.’

 

There were more than a few questionable points.

But there was only one decision I could make in this situation.

 

“I’ll take that one.”

 

If this too is fate, then it’s fate.

I didn’t avoid the familiar pull.

 

* * *

 

Kim Bok-soon seemed amazed that I chose a weapon so quickly, but since payment came first, she positioned me in front of the counter.

 

“Could you show me your Hunter License first?”

“Ah, here it is.”

 

I was momentarily flustered but quickly found a solution. I pulled out a small card from my inner pocket.

 

<Temporary Hunter License : B-Grade>

 

It was a hunter license temporarily issued by the Association President. I could enter dungeons and purchase hunter supplies with it. Having even this was better than nothing.

Kim Bok-soon checked the license, scanned it on some machine, and quickly returned it to me.

 

‘I really need to get an official license quickly.’

 

“The weapon grade is A-rank according to the assessment results. No attributes. Since it’s not a product I made, I don’t have much information, but based on the appraisal, the weapon’s quality itself is extremely good.”

 

Kim Bok-soon spread white cloth on the counter and placed the sword and its matching scabbard on top. It was definitely mine.

Then Kim Bok-soon scribbled out a receipt.

 

‘Will this be enough…’

 

I rummaged through my pocket with a slightly nervous expression. Three stones caught in my hand.

 

“I heard you also accept magic stones as payment.”

“Of course.”

“…Would this amount be okay?”

 

Clatter.

 

Three magic stones appeared on the counter. I swallowed nervously, feeling like I was standing before a tribunal.

Choi Yu-il had said not to worry about the unit price calculation since this was a conscientious shop, but… I couldn’t help feeling nervous.

 

“…Huh. How did you obtain this?”

 

Kim Bok-soon picked up one of the magic stones with a surprised expression. It was the one I got from the Life Dungeon.

 

“There are even two of them?”

 

She held the magic stone up to the light with an amazed expression.

 

“And this one is a Poison Orc magic stone. Even boss-grade…”

“….”

“Hmm, hmm. I see. Very nice.”

 

Kim Bok-soon even put on glasses and examined the magic stones more closely.

 

How much time had passed?

Soon Kim Bok-soon started tapping on a calculator. It was time for judgment…

 

‘With the remaining money after the purchase, I should buy other items.’

 

I made plans in my mind.

 

‘First, I need recovery potions.’

 

I didn’t know what kind of situations might arise in dungeons in the future, and there wouldn’t always be a healer like Baek Kyul around.

Even during the recent Dungeon Break, hadn’t I been troubled by my rapidly depleting mana?

To clear dungeons safely, I needed the help of potions.

 

Clap.

 

Soon Kim Bok-soon lightly clapped her hands together. A clear sound rang out.

 

“Customer, with this amount.”

 

She opened her mouth and I focused intently.

 

“Exactly!”

“….”

“It’s the price of the weapon.”

“Excuse me?”

 

What did she say?

 

“…Nothing left over?”

“That’s right. It matches the weapon price exactly, really close call. They’re B-grade and C-grade magic stones, but both are rare types. I gave you a bit extra.”

“Really? Really?”

 

My plans went out the window.

 

— Helena Shop would probably be best. They don’t handle low-grade products there, mainly dealing with high-grade to top-grade items only.

 

Choi Yu-il’s voice echoed in my ears.

 

‘High-grade to top-grade…’

 

This bastard. What the hell.

 

“What did you recommend to me…”

 

The Hunter world was ruthless.

Going broke happened in an instant. If I didn’t buy it now, living as a weaponless hunter would be problematic, but if I bought something else instead, this would keep haunting me…

Kim Bok-soon looked at my despair and asked back.

 

“Were you planning to purchase other things as well?”

“Ah, yes…”

“What kind would that be?”

“…Health and mana recovery potions.”

“Ah, you mean potions.”

“Yes. With how things turned out, I can’t buy them right away though.”

 

Kim Bok-soon adjusted her glasses once.

 

“Hehe… Customer.”

 

Bringing up that topic was a mistake.

I had forgotten that Kim Bok-soon was a pro among pros, and she began to smile suspiciously.

 

“Helena Shop has special products for Hunters.”

 

Kim Bok-soon pulls out a flyer as if she’d been waiting for this moment. Then she immediately holds it right in front of my face.

Reading the text written on the flyer that had suddenly appeared right before my nose, the content was as follows:

 

 

…What did you say?

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