D-Rank Constellation Hunter… Stuck Without Internet! - Chapter 17

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Chapter 17
“Se-um, I can’t even send down an Avatar. If I’m not careful, it could affect the entire world.”
“…That’s rather problematic.”
My gaze lingered on Ha Gyuhyuk for a moment before Tasha spoke to me in a rare, stern tone.
She had apparently abandoned any pretense of human form—her true tentacled body was on full display.
Tasha is a tentacled being capable of speaking with a remarkably resonant voice, articulating each word with precision; it’s simply that using human oral structures feels foreign to her, causing her speech to waver slightly.
She is a high-ranking species that communicates intent through unnamed organs distributed across her entire body.
Tasha brushed past me and placed one of her tentacles on the monitor.
The honey-colored tentacle pointed precisely at the Gate standing before Ha Gyuhyuk.
“I understand your frustration at being unable to intervene in this world. I too wish for your world to remain peaceful and for your client to come through unscathed. But you should focus on expanding your server to the point where you can send an Avatar—not concoct such reckless schemes.”
“I’ve heard that some Constellations back in my homeland actually do such things, sending their own corpses as Avatars….”
I felt like I was being scolded.
Tasha shook her tentacle firmly, then tapped Ha Gyuhyuk again as if to say I should focus on this matter instead.
“You didn’t tell your client you were going to check on him, did you?”
“No, it just crossed my mind.”
I answered flatly.
When I confirmed the remnants of the Landquake earlier, I had also verified other details, including its scale.
The corpse of the human Se-um was isolated there.
More precisely, that corpse was functioning as a kind of stopper, suppressing the Landquake’s resurrection.
The primordial Se-um—ultimately, my true essence.
The plan was quite simple.
If I couldn’t send down an Avatar, what if I brought that corpse here instead, replaced myself with it, and made it function like an Avatar?
I’d seal the Landquake with something else.
And that’s what I consulted about, only to receive this scolding.
Tasha, who had been observing my client intently alongside me, added matter-of-factly.
“The flow of the stars has designated your body as the terminator of that calamity. If you defy that, you must be prepared for the world’s ruin.”
“…I understand. I won’t do it.”
“If you truly wish to do this while protecting the world, you must be prepared to exhaust Se-um’s karma to an irreversible degree.”
“I said I understand. Now let’s focus on our Ha Gyuhyuk.”
What they called a large-scale subjugation was merely the effort and determination of humans.
Roughly forty people, give or take, had gathered before the Gate.
In the case of a typical Dungeon Break, it occurs when the power of the otherworldly realm within the Dungeon exceeds the world’s resistance at that location.
When the two forces are evenly matched or the world’s power is stronger, it maintains the form of a Gate.
In the case of ordinary Dungeons, Hunters can enter as needed and attempt to clear them gradually.
Sometimes this accumulation builds over time, and sometimes the interior resets each time they enter and exit—the circumstances vary.
Like the place where Ha Gyuhyuk was trapped before, there are surprisingly many Dungeons that unconditionally demand one sacrifice.
“I’ve given this serious thought, and honestly, it seems impossible….”
“I know this is a long shot too. That’s why I only mentioned it to you, Tasha.”
Ha Gyuhyuk on the screen stood among the people with a somewhat intimidated expression.
Everyone was staring directly at him, which seemed to weigh heavily on his mind.
To be honest, isn’t he the center of attention right now?
Not only did he clear a B-rank Dungeon solo, but this time he showed up wrapped head to toe in top-tier equipment.
At this point, even a fool could guess that someone’s backing him.
He’s even mentioned his worries about it to me before.
– Constellation, but people are already suspicious that I’ve been chosen by you. If I go out equipped like this…
[You’re not in a position to worry about that right now. What matters is that you survive. You mustn’t forget that you’re my client, bound by contract with me.]
If he were the type who could survive dungeons just fine without any of this, I wouldn’t have worried in the first place.
It was only a few days ago that he drooped his head at my scolding and apologized.
Of course, if it’s revealed right now, his enemies will multiply significantly.
I’d think no one would dare touch him when a Constellation is watching over him so carefully, but humans sometimes make arrogant choices.
He’s probably worried about becoming a liability to my reputation or power.
I understand that sentiment and find it endearing, but he worries too much.
– Constellation, can you hear me? I’m at the SA-17 Dungeon entrance now.
[ I hear you clearly. Don’t worry. ]
There was another reason I gifted him the top-tier equipment.
Each piece of equipment comes with sub-options, and I can designate them when gifting.
The rarity of each option determines how much karma I collect in return.
And I embedded a telepathy function into his equipment.
A function that allows him to transmit his words to me through telepathy—because if he keeps talking to empty air, he’ll definitely run into embarrassing situations eventually.
– Does it feel like everyone’s staring at me right now…? Am I imagining things?
[ Don’t worry about that either. You’re not imagining it. ]
Though I answered with the intention of teasing him, watching his face turn pale, I couldn’t help but laugh.
Here’s a kid who’s already bewildered standing before a dungeon he’s entering for the first time.
Seeing myself tease him like this, I realize I’m far too immature to be a proper Constellation.
This dungeon is a place where progress is saved as hunters methodically conquer its interior.
I heard that many people have entered so far, and through their gradual efforts, they’ve conquered approximately 40% of it.
This time, the main objective isn’t complete clearance either, but rather surpassing 50% progress.
The moment I looked away, Ha Gyuhyuk was already being needled by other hunters.
[“Looks like the Achievement rewards were pretty sweet. Isn’t that top-tier equipment? Unless someone bought it for you, you must’ve gotten a massive reward.”
“You know there’s only one D-rank here by equipment standards—Ha Gyuhyuk. How does it feel being the only D-rank? This is my fourth time here, and let me tell you, it’s plenty scary.”]
They laughed, pretending to be friendly while poking at his equipment and bumping into him.
The force behind it was so obvious that if his equipment hadn’t supported him, he would’ve been knocked over.
But my timid, easily embarrassed client didn’t even blink at their interference—he simply brushed off his clothes.
As if the equipment had gotten dirty.
The words “timid” and “easily embarrassed” seemed completely out of place now.
‘I thought he’d be flustered… but he’s holding his own in this power struggle better than expected.’
[“Ah, I’ve heard it’s dangerous. That’s why I prepared equipment like this. I won’t be a burden, so don’t worry. And please stop touching people’s bodies.”
“Ah, that’s just being friendly…”
“Friendliness is for the same rank. Like you said, I’m a D-rank who can’t even meet entry requirements without equipment, so if you’re friendly twice more, I’ll get lynched.”]
His tone was resolute, with no trace of laughter or embarrassment, and he ended with a calm, cutting remark.
He walked past the dazed onlookers and stood directly before the Gate.
“That brat… kept going on about how I’d be troubled if he caused problems, but in the end he trusts me and is just messing around.”
“That’s why I like you humans, including you.”
“Huh? Have you been inside Earth before?”
“…Before Se-um became a Constellation.”
The face of the man beside him was quite familiar.
Unlike Ha Gyuhyuk, a man who appeared to be beloved by all things—Kim Gyuwun.
He was watching those who had been subtly tormenting Ha Gyuhyuk with a displeased gaze.
But since he didn’t step in to stop them, he’s no different. Anyway, I have little interest in such trivial matters.
It would be a different story if the Guild issued an order and that bastard touched my client.
[“We will begin Dungeon entry. Those with lower ranks will enter first. From this point onward, the Gate is unstable and you will be affected by mana fluctuations.”]
– Constellation, I’m going in.
[ Yes, I’m watching, so trust me and feel free to do as you please. ]
I watched Ha Gyuhyuk carefully cross the Gate and enter the Dungeon.
The Gate’s condition was certainly more unstable than the previous B-rank Dungeon. That must be because so many people have been passing through.
– Constellation, I’ve entered safely. You told me to contact you as soon as I got in…
[ Good work. Then shall we get started? ]
Perhaps because I was looking too dispirited, Tasha transformed back into her human form and wrapped her arms around my shoulders.
“S-server will… get better… there are things that are… ready. With that… j-just for a moment.”
I shifted my gaze to the corner of my monitor. I confirmed something small floating as a pop-up window.
[ Transmitting Constellation’s seed to designated world. (1.89%) ]
[ #####_Driver_Installer_34R7h installing… (0.07%) ]

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