A S-Class Hunter With Great Agility - Chapter 39

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Chapter 39: Commission (2)

 

I focused on Yeo Jung-eun’s story with a suspicious expression. A problem? What kind?

 

[First, the location is Busan. It’s a Gate that appeared by the seaside, and its grade is currently being measured.]

 

If it’s being measured…

 

[It means it’s a Gate that hasn’t been around for long. It hasn’t even been registered as a conquerable dungeon yet.]

“Then I can go as soon as the measurement is finished, right?”

[…Originally, official measurement shouldn’t have taken place at all.]

“What?”

 

It was a statement whose meaning I couldn’t grasp.

All dungeons have their grades measured. Once determined, they’re registered as conquerable dungeons under the Association’s management, and various guilds are given opportunities to conquer them.

 

‘This is basic information that’s even shared with civilians for safety reasons.’

 

To say measurement shouldn’t have taken place.

When I asked back in confusion, the Association President briefly explained.

 

[The deal between Eun Hae-dam and me is strictly confidential.]

“Yes. I’m aware of that.”

 

— This is something that shouldn’t be known if possible. The fact that I need that item.

 

It was something she had directly mentioned before. Whatever the Association President wanted, I at least knew this deal was confidential.

As I nodded, the next sentence immediately followed.

 

[In other words, the dungeon’s very existence should have been confidential too. I tried to prevent grade measurement and use items to completely hide the Gate.]

“…I guess it wasn’t hidden?”

[…]

 

The fact that the Gate entered grade measurement meant Yeo Jung-eun’s plan had failed.

She sighed and confirmed it.

 

‘…Well, if you want to keep it that secret.’

 

I lightly ruffled my hair and reluctantly listed my words.

 

“…Hmm. I can solve that part. I have a way to enter secretly. If I go in right after measurement is finished, I won’t be caught.”

 

It would use some mana, but it seemed possible if I borrowed the Mountain Lord’s power like last time. He had the Spirit Form skill after all. Ah, I miss the Mountain Lord.

Yeo Jung-eun looked puzzled at my words but quickly changed her expression again.

 

[That’s an amazing ability. I wish it could be resolved that way too, but…]

“…?”

[It’s not that simple.]

 

Yeo Jung-eun leaned back against the sofa and spoke as if sighing.

 

[Blue Dragon got involved.]

“…?”

 

Blue Dragon, you say.

 

[What the hell is that bastard doing…]

 

Yeo Jung-eun frowned irritably. Blue Dragon—that’s the name that’s been continuously mentioned since Helena Shop.

 

[I found out the location of this dungeon as soon as it appeared using my Prophecy Skill. I immediately began the work I had planned in advance. But the Blue Dragon Guild Leader beat me to it even faster.]

“…”

[Eun Hae-dam.]

 

Yeo Jung-eun brought her hands together and created a gray light.

That light soon changed to a pale blue—and instantly transformed into a deep ocean blue.

She floated the light into the air and continued speaking in a faster tone than before.

 

[The problem that occurred… I’m truly sorry about it. But since the dungeon has appeared, my commission has begun.]

 

The ocean-colored light danced around Yeo Jung-eun within the hologram.

 

[I can’t delay this matter any longer. I know it’s an unreasonable request, but I’ll definitely give you the prophecy.]

“…”

[Please go to Busan. And.]

 

Be careful of the Blue Dragon Guild Leader.

 

…It was the beginning of a Busan trip that was never in my fate.

 

* * *

 

Vrooom—

 

A black Association vehicle drove down the open highway.

Yeo Jung-eun sent me straight to Busan the next day, as if emphasizing her words that the work couldn’t be delayed.

She said she would prepare everything necessary as much as possible, so I had to head to the Gate as quickly as possible. She was truly an impatient person.

I rested my chin on my hand while looking out the empty window.

 

‘It’s a business with nothing to lose. It’s quite profitable.’

 

Blue Dragon Guild had devoured the entire dungeon. There was simply no way to go on raids right now. For me, who needed to enter any dungeon, it was the worst development.

So at this point, Yeo Jung-eun’s proposal was a deal that paid off in many ways.

I enter the dungeon and increase my Quest completion rate. I also get a prophecy as a bonus. The price is the item Yeo Jung-eun mentioned. Isn’t that a fair exchange?

 

“Hunter. It should take about 2 more hours.”

 

The Association was short-staffed. Naturally, only one staff member was assigned to me.

Since they said he was a B-rank combat Hunter, it must be the result of the Association President using her influence.

 

“I’ll give you an information briefing as instructed by the Association President.”

 

The steadfast-looking Association Staff gripped the steering wheel and continued his explanation.

 

“First, the conquest schedule is tomorrow afternoon, after the measurements are complete. Until then, you can rest at the prepared accommodations.”

“Tomorrow? The measurements must take quite a while.”

“Yes. It’s by the seaside, so equipment access was difficult. The Gate size is also large.”

 

The sea… it had been a long time since I’d been there.

 

“The Association President mentioned the Blue Dragon… Guild, so are we proceeding with the conquest together?”

 

 

Goodbye my life.

I temporarily traded social prestige for progress rate. To my question asked with tremendous resolve, the Association Staff answered faithfully.

 

“I think I need to explain that part in detail.”

“Yes. I suppose so.”

“First, it’s correct that you’ll be proceeding with the raid together with Blue Dragon Guild. That Gate has already been reserved by Blue Dragon Guild. Though we’re also puzzled about how they processed it so quickly.”

 

Indeed, not someone to underestimate. The Blue Dragon Guild Leader. It was a guild name I liked because I could pronounce it.

 

“However, it’s a bit different from a typical conquest – Eun Hae-dam will be participating in the raid as a kind of Association Side monitoring personnel.”

“Monitoring personnel?”

“Yes. Gates opening in the sea are almost unprecedented. Even looking at global statistics, unusual things frequently appeared in those cases. The Association is attaching Eun Hae-dam under the pretext of safety management for that reason.”

“…Safety? Me?”

 

My license is B-rank though? And you said the Gate size is large.

If they were in their right mind, they wouldn’t attach a B-rank as safety management personnel unless it was a Lower Dungeon.

 

“It’s just an excuse, an excuse. Haha.”

“I see…”

 

It was an excuse too difficult to accept without question. It probably wasn’t properly explained, and they likely pushed it through in the Association’s name.

The unfilled logical gaps meant I had to handle things myself.

 

‘In the midst of a Large Guild at that…’

 

I had recently realized that large guilds weren’t large for nothing.

It wouldn’t be easy. Having to secretly take an item while caught in that power struggle.

 

‘And they won’t even explain properly.’

 

Yeo Jung-eun told me to find ‘The Most Shining Thing’. She said it was the item I needed, confirmed through her Prophecy.

Her face when she said that looked very earnest. For me, the item’s identity wasn’t really important, so I just nodded roughly.

Still, the information was too lacking, so I thought I should make additional contact.

 

‘I received potions too. No immediate major problems.’

 

Whether Kim Bok-soon’s words about reduced crafting requests due to Blue Dragon were true, fortunately I was able to receive potions quickly.

I quietly checked my combat suit’s inner pocket. Three B-Grade Mana Recovery Potions were neatly positioned there.

They were the sweet results of smashing skeletons to pieces.

 

“However, Hunter, there’s a problem…”

“Yes?”

 

What other problem could there be now.

 

“…The Blue Dragon Guild Leader is said to be participating in this raid.”

 

I immediately froze at that single sentence.

The Guild Leader, personally?

 

“Wait wait, you should have told me that first.”

 

At the sudden onset of a migraine, I made a pale expression.

I well knew the position of Guild Leader and the intimidating presence of an S-rank Hunter.

But to go in with such a person and complete the mission. I had no plan for this kind of situation.

 

“…Is there detailed information? Like personality or combat style?”

“Well… What’s certain is.”

“…”

“You need to be careful of him.”

 

The Association Staff hardened his expression with a deliberately serious face.

 

“Name Lee Cheong-ryu, age 27. S-rank.”

“…”

“Blue Dragon is a newly formed guild that hasn’t been around long. Yet it rose to a position comparable to Eden in an instant. Even before detailed information about the Guild Leader was released.”

 

Really…

 

“You must be careful. He’s a dangerous person.”

 

I could no longer say anything. New guild or whatever, it was harsh treatment for a Rookie Hunter.

When I just made a stiff expression without saying anything, the Association Staff awkwardly tried to lighten the mood.

 

“Ah… Haha. Hunter. Shall we stop by a rest stop? We’re all just trying to make a living, aren’t we.”

“Yes… Let’s do that.”

 

Vroom.

The black vehicle turned onto the road.

Carrying a confused soul along with it.

 

* * *

 

Dangerous?

I need to be careful?

 

On the way to Busan, at a rest stop we briefly visited. I stood there with my feet firmly planted together, staring at the scene before me.

 

‘Is this… right?’

 

“…Oh. From last time.”

“Kim Se-min?”

 

First off, I met Kim Se-min again. Kim Se-min was dressed in the same knee-length black dress as before, and in her characteristic very quiet voice, she acknowledged me.

I could only awkwardly greet her in return at this unexpected face.

I wondered if her injuries from that time were okay. It hadn’t been that long.

 

“Gasp. Hey, look over there!”

 

But I’d ask Kim Se-min why she was here later…

 

“Wow, isn’t that him? It is!”

“Amazing. Do you think we could ask him to take a photo?”

“Seeing him in person, he’s really freaking handsome…”

 

The rest stop was packed with people. Even if monsters suddenly appeared, it probably wouldn’t be more chaotic than this.

The source of the commotion was in front of the rest stop’s snack bar, where several people in combat suits had gathered.

 

“What’s going on? Who is it that everyone’s acting like this?”

“I never thought I’d see Lee Cheong-ryu at a rest stop.”

“Lee Cheong-ryu? Where? Really?”

 

Click click.

Camera shutter sounds could be heard through the noisy commotion. At the same time…

Lee Cheong-ryu.

Those three syllables stuck firmly in my ears.

 

‘So that’s him.’

 

Deep blue hair. A tall height that was at least over 180cm. Dark navy blue combat suit. A striking appearance.

 

It had to be Lee Cheong-ryu, the guild leader of Blue Dragon.

And he was…

 

Very deliciously eating sausage rice cake skewers at the rest stop’s snack bar.

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