A S-Class Hunter With Great Agility - Chapter 40

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Chapter 40: Commission (3)

 

The gap between what I had heard and reality was so large that I blinked for a moment.

 

“…Is that person Lee Cheong-ryu?”

 

When I asked in bewilderment, Kim Se-min weakly nodded her head.

Wait, no. Right.

 

‘The Association wouldn’t have given a pointless warning.’

 

I knew well that people aren’t everything they appear to be on the surface.

 

“Mm, this is delicious. Should I buy octopus hot bar too?”

“Guild Leader. That’s already your fourth one. Please stop eating.”

“Aw come on. Don’t be so petty.”

 

Not… everything?

 

“Then tornado potato? Whole potato?”

“Are you going to bankrupt the rest stop?”

“Ah, you don’t like potatoes?”

 

It was definitely different. Severely different from what I had imagined about the Blue Dragon Guild Leader.

 

“Okay. Really the last one. Grilled squid and that’s it, the end.”

“That’s not what I meant.”

 

However, even seeing that sight, people’s voices showed no sign of quieting down.

 

“But why is Lee Cheong-ryu here?”

“Must be going on a raid. This year really is Blue Dragon’s era.”

“As expected of S-rank. He looks totally cool.”

 

‘Are they serious.’

 

Anyway, at this rate, unnecessary attention would probably focus on me too. Since my outfit wasn’t exactly ordinary.

I decided to move locations for now to avoid people’s gazes and the Blue Dragon Guild’s eyes.

Since I wanted to greet Kim Se-min later, I just exchanged nods and slowly backed away.

 

But…

 

“Oh, Se-min. Who’s that behind you?”

 

As expected of S-rank. Lee Cheong-ryu spotted me trying to hide among the crowd.

 

“You said you were buying walnut cookies. Is that person the walnut cookies?”

 

What kind of joke is that?

Lee Cheong-ryu looked at the Association staff member in a black suit standing next to me and nodded as if he finally understood.

 

“Aha. Association, huh. The one joining this raid, right?”

“…Nice to meet you for the first time.”

 

I couldn’t back out any further. I walked through the crowd toward the Blue Dragon Guild. I should greet them, shouldn’t I? In the land of Eastern courtesy.

Lee Cheong-ryu looked at me once, then readily extended his hand.

After putting the last sausage from the sausage rice cake skewer he was eating into his mouth.

 

“Yeah, yeah. Your outfit is unique—.”

 

I never thought I’d be shaking hands with the Blue Dragon Guild Leader in the middle of a rest stop.

I looked at my palm being vigorously shaken and made an expression like my soul was leaving my body.

S-rank Hunters are always overwhelming to see.

 

‘Let me check his status window for a bit…’

 

It didn’t matter much that detailed information wasn’t publicly known. Since I had the Spiritual Sight skill.

It was a good opportunity to check his stats in advance before the raid started.

I looked at him for a moment.

His blue eyes, and beyond them, his ‘essence’ that would be observed.

 

‘Spiritual Sight.’

 

Crackle.

Crackle-snap.

 

“…?”

 

Wait a minute. This can’t be right?

 

 

I hesitated and stepped back.

I couldn’t see anything.

Neither skills nor fate.

 

As if everything had been devoured by something.

 

Only question marks appeared, providing me with no information whatsoever.

This was the first time this had happened. There was nothing I couldn’t see using Spiritual Sight.

 

‘…What the hell is this guy?’

 

I looked at him with slightly trembling pupils.

Of course, Lee Cheong-ryu was just staring at me with a clueless expression.

…Staring?

 

“Hmm… But. Don’t I feel like I’ve seen you somewhere?”

“…Me?”

“Oh, right. Dungeon break!”

 

Lee Cheong-ryu casually asked the guild member standing next to him, then immediately snapped his fingers.

 

“That’s right. I’ve seen you! That dungeon break that happened in front of the Association last time. You’re that Hunter from then. Right?”

“For now… it seems right.”

“Wow. How interesting.”

“You even know about such things?”

 

Even during the last raid, no one recognized me.

It seemed like the video from the dungeon break had become a topic of discussion, but in a situation where gates burst several times a day, one rookie Hunter’s issue was buried in an instant.

 

‘…What the hell kind of person is this guy.’

 

Lee Cheong-ryu spoke as if it were natural, without hesitation.

 

“We’re a new guild, you see. To recruit decent newcomers, we have to look into all sorts of things. Your name is…”

“Eun Hae-dam.”

 

Isn’t the scale too big for a new guild? I briefly stated my name.

Lee Cheong-ryu threw away his sausage rice cake skewer and continued speaking.

 

“Right, Eun Hae-dam. I watched your performance really well.”

“…”

“I don’t know how you ended up affiliated with the Association, but it’s a waste. Anyway, I’ll have to ask for your cooperation. To avoid getting caught on unnecessary issues.”

“I’m not affiliated with the Association. I’m just helping out temporarily.”

“…Oh?”

 

Lee Cheong-ryu suddenly sparkled his eyes and looked me up and down.

Perhaps sensing something from that gaze, a burly guild member standing next to Lee Cheong-ryu intervened.

 

“Ah, this guy is starting again. Guild Leader, let’s go, come on! Our guild is already at full capacity.”

“Why! We can look a bit more.”

“Seriously, geez…”

“Sigh… Hey, you guys grab him tight!”

 

Blue Dragon’s guild members grabbed Lee Cheong-ryu’s arms. It was insubordination that would be unimaginable in Eden.

I looked at that scene with a bitter expression.

 

“Then let me just eat one fish cake. How about it?”

“Let’s go—. Traffic is backing up. You’re the one who insisted on taking the car to go to the rest stop, Guild Leader. Isn’t this enough already?”

“Tsk…”

 

Lee Cheong-ryu finally gave up resistance and let his body go limp. Then he waved his hand weakly at me in greeting.

 

“Then see you later at the gate…”

“Ah… Yes. Take care.”

 

What the hell really? I still gave a greeting without being able to resolve my questions.

It felt like a small whirlwind had swept past.

 

“Then… I’ll also.”

 

Kim Se-min gave me a light bow. Then she followed them with quick steps.

So she joined a large guild. Looking at just the future, it’s a good thing… but I couldn’t just congratulate her wholeheartedly.

 

‘What a unique place.’

 

A person whose fate I can’t see.

It definitely wasn’t a good omen.

 

* * *

 

It took a full 3 more hours to reach Busan. It was my first time traveling this far by car.

 

‘Ugh. I’m dizzy.’

 

I held my head and barely got out of the car, and the sea spread out before my eyes. Ah, how open and nice.

 

“Hunter. Are you alright?”

“Ah, yes. I’m fine… I think?”

“The accommodation is this way. You should rest well today.”

“Um, are you… also using the same accommodation?”

“…I’m Kang Hyun-cheol.”

 

Ah, such a mistake. It’s because my thought process isn’t working properly due to motion sickness.

Kang Hyun-cheol laughed good-naturedly and waved his hand saying it was fine.

 

“Yes. It’s the room next door. Please call me if you need anything. Though we don’t have information on the Blue Dragon Guild Leader.”

“That person was really peculiar. Is there really no information at all?”

“His reputation is rising day by day lately, so probably most information will be released before long.”

“What about records from the grade measurement?”

“That…”

 

I also measured my physical fitness and went through various tests using skills during grade measurement. Lee Cheong-ryu must have definitely gone through the measurement process to receive an S-grade rating.

Even if Kang Hyun-cheol didn’t know, the Association President should have been able to access that information, right?

 

“He beat down monsters with overwhelming force without using skills…”

“…”

“Something like that?”

 

I was slightly shocked.

 

“…I see.”

“Regarding Lee Cheong-ryu, it’s quite a homework for the Association as well.”

“It must be really difficult…”

 

There’s nothing we can do about it now. We have no choice but to wait for time to solve it.

I sighed and composed myself, thinking not to be impatient since I’d learn everything once I entered the dungeon anyway.

 

“Is this our accommodation?”

 

And I pointed to the building visible before us. A fairly luxurious pension. If we went inside, we’d surely have a clear view of the sea.

I looked at Kang Hyun-cheol with admiration for the better-than-expected accommodation.

However, Kang Hyun-cheol’s expression wasn’t good.

 

“No.”

“…?”

“It’s over there.”

 

I followed his finger and couldn’t help but frown involuntarily.

 

* * *

 

The accommodation was… well. Very shabby.

Ocean view, my foot—the front was blocked by other buildings, so we probably couldn’t even see the sandy beach, let alone the sea.

As soon as Kang Hyun-cheol got off the elevator, he fled to his room like he was escaping, and I looked at my room door with mixed feelings.

 

‘I wondered why it seemed expensive.’

 

Even passing children know that the Association has no money, so it was my fault for expecting anything.

Inside the room were a bed, bathroom, small table, and a large window with no sea view whatsoever.

 

“At least there’s a bed.”

 

I plopped down on the creaking bed and called up my status window.

 

“Status Window.”

 

While I agreed to participate in this raid due to the Association President’s request, the primary reason was something else entirely.

Increasing my mana and achievement rate.

 

 

‘290…’

 

It had really increased a lot. It was nearly half the growth from my stats right after awakening.

If it exceeded 300 and continued to rise beyond that, I’d be able to use skills much more freely.

Of course, even now there are far fewer restrictions than before. Considering the tutorial when I nearly died after using the Mountain Lord’s skill just a few times, this was tremendous growth.

 

‘Especially considering that other Hunters’ mana never increases at all.’

 

“It’s an impossible thing.”

 

I turned off the status window, hoping for steep growth in this dungeon as well.

 

‘The achievement rate…’

 

I don’t check it often. It wasn’t easy to suppress the impatient feelings that arose every time I looked at it.

Being in a hurry doesn’t make things resolve faster. Rather, it’s likely to lead to mistakes and setbacks.

 

“Sigh.”

 

I pressed firmly on my throbbing forehead from motion sickness and leaned back against the chair.

Let’s calm down. Calm down… like Grandfather taught me.

 

Beep—

 

A small noise came from the pile of luggage. What’s that?

I got up from my seat and checked the luggage I’d brought.

 

‘Ah, this is it.’

 

The mana communication device I received from the Association President. That device was vibrating.

I took out the communication device and placed it on the table. When I pressed the button, light appeared and a hologram materialized.

 

“Association President.”

[Yes, it’s me. Did you arrive? How’s the accommodation?]

“….”

 

I said nothing and picked up the communication device.

Then I swept it around to show the interior of the lodging. From the old wallpaper to the television that was broken despite never being used.

It was a form of protest.

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