A S-Class Hunter With Great Agility - Chapter 38

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Chapter 38: Commission (1)

 

“Wow, I didn’t expect you to bring this many B-Grade Magic Stones all at once.”

 

Kim Bok-soon held up one magic stone to the light and admired it.

Does that mean she’ll give me a proper price for them? I gauged her intentions like someone who came to pawn a gold watch at a pawn shop.

 

“Hmm. There’s something different from proper B-grade stones, but….”

 

…Damn Boss Monster. It was probably because the mana was artificially injected.

 

‘If you’re going to make them, at least make them properly.’

 

Looking back now, I was actually annoyed that the monster wasn’t a proper B-grade.

I grumbled quietly to myself.

 

“Wait a moment. Let me take a closer look.”

“Ah…. Yes.”

 

Kim Bok-soon leisurely brought out equipment from a corner. Then she began examining the magic stone as if looking through a microscope.

 

“How does it look?”

“The overall condition is good. However, the mana quantity is less than typical B-grade stones, so we might get fewer potions from them.”

 

‘Still, they were originally C-grade, so I guess this is a decent deal.’

 

Some ancient soul or whatever. Rest in peace. No, actually, go to hell.

 

I reluctantly let go of my disappointment and turned my gaze to look around while Kim Bok-soon did her appraisal.

Helena Shop had plenty to see, after all.

 

“Maybe I should buy some other equipment….”

 

I had finished exchanging the spiders’ magic stones too, so my balance was comfortable. Taking this opportunity to enjoy some shopping seemed like a good choice.

 

“Damn it, how is this supposed to work?”

“Aren’t they being too tyrannical?”

 

But I heard the voices of other hunters nearby.

 

“Do they think they can do this just because they’re a large guild? There are no spots left at all.”

“Can’t be helped. I heard they even finished the rookie draft.”

“Even so, this is too much….”

 

Three or four hunters had gathered, browsing equipment while having a conversation. The bald hunter scowled as if thoroughly disgusted.

Judging by their sharp tones, it seemed like quite a serious matter.

 

“Damn Blue Dragon bastards. It’s frustrating that we have to just let them do this every time.”

“If you don’t have the ability to get in, then stay quiet.”

 

Blue Dragon? That’s a name I haven’t heard before. I quietly perked up my ears.

 

“Exactly. How are small and medium guilds supposed to survive!”

“Our guild had to cancel raids that were already scheduled. It means they’re sweeping up even the spots that were already claimed.”

“I guess I should spend some time with my daughter for once….”

“At least you have a daughter. What about me? I’m a forced unemployed person.”

 

I tilted my head and tried to focus more on their conversation, but they leisurely moved to a different equipment section.

 

‘What are they talking about?’

 

Raids being canceled, no dungeon spots left to conquer…

I recalled how lately, dungeons worth reserving had been as rare as stars in the sky. C-rank dungeons and above had completely dried up.

It seemed like their conversation was related to that cause.

 

“Is work difficult for you too these days, Hunter? Everyone’s saying that.”

 

Kim Bok-soon spoke while still peering into the microscope-like equipment.

 

“In that regard, I should say you’re lucky. Or unlucky. Crafting commissions aren’t coming in either. The potions will probably be made quickly.”

“Ah…. There haven’t been any available conquests lately. I guess there’s a reason?”

“Oh. You didn’t know?”

 

I asked casually while trying my best to hide my lack of information. But Kim Bok-soon looked puzzled as she lifted her eyes from the equipment and asked back.

At the same time, she brought the next magic stone under the equipment.

 

“Hmm. This one’s in good condition too. Anyway.”

“….”

“Blue Dragon Guild has been making noise lately. They started some large-scale guild training or something. They’ve been paying extra to reserve all the decent gates, so there’s nothing left.”

“What?”

 

That was unexpected news.

So Blue Dragon or whatever, that guild swept up all the gates? Really? Then what about me…?

Kim Bok-soon spoke in a sympathetic tone.

 

“You must not have known since you were in a dungeon. It’s been chaos.”

“Is that even possible?”

“There aren’t many high-level dungeons. If one large guild sets their mind to it, they can sweep them all up for a while.”

“…How long are they planning to do this?”

“Um, from what I heard, about a month? Everyone’s furious, but since it’s Blue Dragon, the mood is to just take a vacation.”

 

I grasped the situation with a sour expression. So, a whole month…

 

‘There are no gates….’

 

…Damn Blue Dragon.

It was a name I was meeting for the first time, but this was no small annoyance.

 

* * *

 

She said it would take about three days to make the potions.

The possible quantity was three B-Grade Mana Recovery Potions. Since I urgently needed mana, I requested all of them to be that type rather than other potions.

Kim Bok-soon said she would deliver them to my home once completed and took down my address.

 

‘Sigh. Originally I planned to get the potions and immediately tackle the next dungeon.’

 

I passed through the alley eating the sweet bean jelly I bought on my way home. And muttered sadly.

 

“Do I have to spend a month unemployed…?”

 

 

I need to do the Quest.

The achievement rate was still only in the 10% range.

 

‘Damn it…’

 

I looked into Blue Dragon Guild more, but aside from it being a large guild counted alongside Eden, there was no more information I could find. It was the limit of my internet skills.

 

“Should I get some crash course tutoring or something?”

 

Living as computer-illiterate in the information age was quite inconvenient.

But there was definitely another reason why I didn’t know much about them.

 

The guild name ‘Blue Dragon’.

 

“It just doesn’t sound familiar at all…”

 

Large guilds are like major corporations. It means they’re big enough for ordinary citizens like me to know about them.

Yet I’d never heard the name Blue Dragon before. It was definitely strange.

 

‘Is it a newly established place?’

 

But for that to be the case, their influence was too great. It didn’t add up.

Anyway, since my future conquest plans had fallen through, I had to find another method somehow.

Just staying idle like this was a bit…

Flicker.

The street lamp turned on. It was a signal that sunset was approaching.

 

“Sigh. I’ll have to sleep on it and think about it tomorrow…”

 

The unfamiliar lifestyle pattern was quite tiring.

 

“Hm?”

 

But when I arrived in front of my house, I could see someone standing there.

I approached with a puzzled expression.

 

“Jung Su-jin?”

 

Why is she here…?

A black van. And a black suit.

Purple hair caught the light under the street lamp. It was Jung Su-jin.

 

“Hello. It’s been a while.”

 

Stiff tone. But I know that Jung Su-jin isn’t such a blunt person.

 

“Ah, yes. It has been. What brings you here…”

“Thank you for last time.”

 

With that, Jung Su-jin bowed to me.

I waved my hand saying it was nothing. Since it was an unexpected encounter, my reaction came out quite awkward.

 

“These days, well. Are you doing okay? With Jung Su-hyuk…”

 

After saying it, I wondered if I should have brought it up, but Jung Su-jin smiled faintly.

 

“These days it’s not bad. He doesn’t talk to me much.”

“Ah.”

“Well, last time he said he picked it up on the way and brought me a slice of cake. Honestly, it’s awkward.”

“Pfft.”

 

That was so like Jung Su-hyuk. I couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

Still, it seemed their relationship had improved compared to before, which was fortunate. I had enough with the other two siblings around me whose relationship was completely broken.

 

“Thanks to Eun Hae-dam, I caught the Association President’s eye, and these days I’m doing my best in the duties assigned by the Association.”

“Wow, that’s great. But well, I expected as much. From the first time I saw you, I thought you seemed capable—”

“…Thank you.”

 

I mean this sincerely. I still remember the first impression when she firmly said that those without licenses cannot enter dungeons.

…Is that more of a flexibility issue than capability? Well, that’s a matter of perspective.

However, it was unexpected that Jung Su-jin had caught even the Association President’s eye.

 

‘The Association President…’

 

The street lamp in the alley flickered and a few seconds of silence passed.

Rustle, soon Jung Su-jin takes something out from inside her formal suit.

 

“I came under the Association President’s orders. He told me to deliver this to you.”

 

‘As expected.’

 

In Jung Su-jin’s hand was an object about the size of a palm.

It resembled a stone, but under the street lamp’s light, it looked like a brilliant jewel.

Jung Su-jin added a few more words in a careful voice.

 

“He also said to make sure to turn it on inside the house. When no one else is around.”

“Yes. I’ll do that.”

 

The reason was easy to guess. If it was something that shouldn’t leak out, there was only one thing.

The conversation and deal that had taken place between the Association President and me.

 

“Then I’ll see you again next time.”

“Ah, yes. Take care.”

 

Jung Su-jin bowed once more in greeting, then got in her car and drove out of the alley.

I stood there alone, holding the item I had received from Jung Su-jin in my hand.

 

‘Something…’

 

A premonition arose that troublesome matters were about to begin.

 

* * *

 

“I guess I turn it on like this.”

 

Click. I sat down solemnly and pressed the button embedded in the center of the device.

Troublesome or not, when told to do something, I have to do it… My official Hunter License depends on it.

 

“Huh.”

 

Whoosh—

 

As soon as I pressed the button, gray light suddenly leaked out, and hazy smoke rose into the air.

 

[Good. Can you see me?]

 

Before my eyes, like a hologram, Yeo Jung-eun’s figure appeared.

What a surprise.

 

“Ah… Yes. Association President.”

[It’s been a while. Have you been well?]

“…I’ve been getting by.”

 

Seeing ghosts in dungeons and performing exorcisms, yes, well.

 

[Phone calls inevitably leave traces somehow, so I tried using an expensive communication device. The duration isn’t long, so I’ll keep it brief.]

“Is this about what you mentioned before?”

[…Yes. That’s right.]

 

Yeo Jung-eun smiled faintly and gave an affirmative answer. Ah, I should speak more politely. That doesn’t come easily in front of a Prophet Hunter.

I cleared my throat and straightened my posture.

 

“So, something appeared? What you foresaw.”

[That’s right. It was confirmed not long ago. It appeared faster than expected.]

 

I touched my chin and waited for the next sentence.

 

[However… before explaining the details, there’s something I need to tell you.]

“What is it?”

 

What’s this about now? My brow furrowed slightly. Yeo Jung-eun looked troubled as if choosing her words carefully.

 

[Haah…]

 

Then she sighed. She crossed her legs, pressed her temple, and met my eyes.

Her gray pupils held deep contemplation.

 

[There’s a problem.]

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