Became the Transcendent Monarch of the Corner of the Room - Chapter 32

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Episode 32

Hunter Club, an online platform where countless hunters are active.

Hundreds of thousands of hunters trade their items daily.

It was famous as a place where they shared maze conquest methods and videos.

Whether you were a hunter, had a hunter-related job.

Or even if you weren’t a hunter, there was no one who didn’t know about Hunter Club.

Naturally, posts uploaded there had tremendous influence.

Whether they were rumors or not.

-Wow! That EX ranked person broke another 10th floor record?

-That person is insane.

-If I were EX ranked, I think I could break all the records too?

For hunters, the EX ranked hunter whose identity hadn’t been revealed.

Stories about him were like drinking snacks that never got old.

An object of admiration and a target of jealousy.

Naturally, stories about him had to pop up anytime, anywhere.

-You know what? That EX ranked hunter isn’t actually just one person.

-What kind of bullshit is that.

-That’s the most creative nonsense I’ve ever heard.

-Does that even make sense lol They could form a soccer team.

But someone’s casual remark.

The statement that the EX ranked hunter wasn’t actually just one person made Hunter Club start buzzing.

-Huh? You mean that hunter who was just there?

-I think I saw them too.

-You’re talking about the people who came in on horses, right?

-What nonsense are you all talking about? They came into the maze on horses?!

-That’s total BS. How do you ride horses into a maze? Unless you’re a hunter, whether it’s a dog or cat, the maze would spit them right out.

That there wasn’t just one person.

That they rode horses into the maze.

Stories that sounded absurd even at first glance.

Until then, hunters simply thought of them as someone’s lies.

Or just gossip from busybodies who liked spreading rumors.

However, the moment a single photo was boldly posted.

-Now do you believe it?

-They’re really riding horses.

-One, two, three… There are eleven of them?

Hunter Club was literally turned upside down.

Hunters riding horses?

No, this was an era where just riding horses would make people tilt their heads.

And it wasn’t just anyone, but hunters.

Moreover, wearing tremendously heavy armor while riding horses.

And this was at the entrance to a maze.

-Ah, it’s photoshopped.

-Or isn’t it an AI-generated photo or something?

-Lol Hey, you made it well. Next time put a little more effort into making it.

Of course they couldn’t believe it.

It was an unbelievable sight just to look at.

Someone’s prank.

Even if it were true, cosplayers dressed in medieval style.

Because it seemed like nothing more or less than that.

-This is real. I saw it from the side too.

-Me too, here’s a photo. This one was taken from a different angle so it looks a bit strange.

However, when similar photos were uploaded by other hunters, the situation changed.

-It’s real?

-There really are eleven EX ranked hunters?

-But why are they wearing such strange clothes?

-Right. They’re dressed like medieval knights.

-Actually, isn’t that some kind of awakening skill?

Many people debated over those few photos.

But no clear answer emerged.

They could only throw countless speculations about the unknown existence.

***

Choi Hyun-min, who encountered Larmon.

He realized two facts.

First, Larmon was a stronger existence than he had thought.

Especially, that creature’s speed was faster and more agile than any monsters he had met before.

And second-

“Got it!”

The medieval cavalry he had created.

The Eleven Knights were much stronger beings than that.

Larmon charging toward the center.

The moment the spears of the cavalry rushing from the opposite side collided with that creature’s armor.

Crack.

It crumpled like paper.

As if that wasn’t enough.

The spear, accelerated by the horse’s momentum, pierced straight through Larmon’s body-

Puhaaak!

Thick liquid spurting out like water from a burst balloon.

At the same time, Larmon’s eyes lost focus.

The giant rat collapsed straight to the ground.

It slid across the floor at the same speed it had been running.

Swooooosh!

Larmon sliding while raising dusty dirt clouds.

Thud.

The creature’s massive body came to a stop right at Choi Hyun-min’s feet.

“Is it… dead?”

Choi Hyun-min gently poked Larmon with his foot.

Poke. Poke.

He kicked it lightly, but with no movement, it seemed clearly dead.

-Master! We won!

-As Master said, we are qualified to eat Fang!

-But that creature seems weaker than expected.

No, it seems like you guys became ridiculously strong.

Choi Hyun-min was certain.

One of the new abilities he gained upon awakening was gauging an opponent’s magical power.

Not some special skill, but something any hunter possessed.

It was an ability like ki-sensing.

‘The magical power I felt from Larmon… seemed to be easily three or four times that of Ridium, the original master of the 10th floor.’

He looked at Larmon, who had fallen so helplessly-

Gulp.

Then turned his head to look at the cavalry.

-It’s Fang, Fang!

-I’m thinking of eating the pink Fang this time.

-Ah! I already called dibs on that one first.

-Not a chance! I already licked it when Master showed it to us!

To think these guys cut down such a monster in one strike.

Just listening to them talk, you’d never feel that way.

-Master, are we going to eat Fang now?

“Wait just a moment.”

At the words of one who had quietly approached, I firmly shook my head.

Now doesn’t seem like the right time for that.

[You have defeated Larmon, the true master of the 10th Floor.]

[With Larmon’s fall, the residents of Aldea will no longer have to tremble in fear.]

[Quest completed.]

[Grade: A]

Messages suddenly appearing in a rush.

Choi Hyun-min’s eyes quickly scanned through the sentences.

‘I was right! This guy was the true master of the 10th Floor that Baldun mentioned.’

A message perfectly informing him of the Quest’s completion.

However, Choi Hyun-min didn’t take his eyes off the air.

‘Is this everything?’

There’s one thing left.

The most important thing about a Quest.

The reward.

Since it’s an A-grade Quest, it’s certain to give a reward beyond imagination.

So why isn’t there any mention of it?

Just in case, I tried opening my subspace.

‘Nothing came in here either.’

The maze exploration supplies I had stored, miscellaneous material items.

And excluding the spoils of war, there were no reward items at all.

That’s when it happened.

Ding.

[Would you like to receive your Quest completion reward?]

A notification appearing one beat late.

Only then did Choi Hyun-min nod with a small sigh.

“Yes.”

If I answer like this, they’ll naturally give me items or points, right?

However, the system’s response was different from Choi Hyun-min’s expectations.

By now, they could easily hand it over.

[Confirming once more.]

[Would you like to receive your Quest completion reward?]

[Once received, it cannot be canceled or abandoned.]

[Additionally, elements subordinate to the reward also cannot be abandoned or discarded.]

‘What does this mean?’

Choi Hyun-min, who was trying to casually receive the reward.

His eyes widened at the confirmation message that appeared again.

‘What exactly are they giving that requires this many confirmations? And with so many conditions attached…’

Once received, no returns.

Even whatever comes attached to it, those things also can’t be returned as a set.

‘This is the first time the system has done something like this.’

I was thinking of an ordinary item.

Could they be trying to give something that goes beyond that?

I was about to answer immediately but kept my mouth shut.

“Wait… a moment.”

The system doesn’t lie or deceive people.

That means it’s a reward where good and bad points coexist.

‘Still, if it’s the reward for an A-grade Quest… giving up would be nonsensical.’

Choi Hyun-min pondered with furrowed brows.

After long deliberation, he spat out his answer as if shaking it off.

“I’ll take it.”

As soon as the brief answer fell, a response immediately came from the system.

[You have accepted.]

[Moving to an appropriate space to receive the reward.]

“What?!”

Whoooosh!

Blue flames suddenly rising from his body.

They swallowed up not only Choi Hyun-min but also the Eleven Cavalrymen.

Along with that, space seemed to twist-

Flash.

“Hmm…?”

I had been moved to a completely different space.

Grasslands and medieval-style houses.

The moment he saw that sight, Choi Hyun-min let out a small “ah” of admiration.

This place-

‘Aldea.’

The hidden village located on the 5th Floor.

And the place where Baldun, who gave the Quest, lives.

Step.

Choi Hyun-min, who had returned to Aldea Village through the system’s power.

His floating feet slowly descended onto the grass.

‘The system is considerate at times like this. Even bringing me directly here.’

After the Block Toys were also summoned to the 5th Floor, he looked around.

Fortunately, no monsters had appeared after Choi Hyun-min left.

A peaceful atmosphere just like before-

-Huh…?

-Explorer!

-It’s the Explorer!

-The Explorer has returned!

The moment his eyes met with a small child from the village.

The kid shouted loudly toward him.

Then villagers began gathering from here and there.

-Oh, Explorer!

-We firmly believed you would help us!

People surrounding him as if seeing a benefactor.

Among them, a familiar face.

Village chief Baldun revealed himself.

-You have returned, Explorer.

His grass-colored eyes met with mine.

When Choi Hyun-min slightly bowed his head, Baldun’s golden hair similarly pointed downward.

What should I say?

Choi Hyun-min pondered for a moment.

He spoke plainly.

“I’ve been to meet Larmon.”

The fact that the system brought him here probably means Baldun is giving the reward directly.

At his words, Baldun smiled broadly and nodded his head.

-I know, great explorer. There is no one who doesn’t know that you have defeated the wicked Larmon and returned here to us.

“Is, is that so?”

Well, that’s fortunate then.

Choi Hyun-min glanced around, rolling his eyes to survey the surroundings.

What would Baldun give him?

The reward that the system had asked about multiple times, insisting on giving it.

The true nature of the A-grade reward was….

-We have realized, explorer.

“Yes…?”

-That insignificant beings like us can not only preserve our lives. But also find a way to be of even the slightest help in your great journey. That is….

Huu-

Sparkling emerald eyes.

Baldun, who had been taking a deep breath into his chest, suddenly thud.

He collapsed to the floor.

No, he knelt down directly.

-Explorer. No, our new Master! Please do not abandon us and take us under your care!

-Please take us under your care!

-Please take us under your care!

“Yes…?”

Wh, what did you just say?

Did I mishear?

Choi Hyun-min blinked his eyes with a dazed expression.

To him, the system displayed a reward notification.

[The owner of the first discovered ‘Aldea’ Village has been determined.]

[From now on, all rights to this Village will belong to you, and the residents will follow only your words.]

‘Could it be…. The A-grade reward was referring to this Aldea Village?’

Not weapons or armor.

Not herbs or gems….

They’re giving me an entire Village?!

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