D-Rank Constellation Hunter… Stuck Without Internet! - Chapter 50

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Chapter 50
“….”
I watched the man’s face contort with bewilderment in an instant, lightly scratching my cheek with my index finger.
[ Dan Yibum (S) ]
Ah, now that I see him again, I remember. He was the one who helped with the procedures when I went to register as a Hunter.
So we’re not really connected in any way. Why should I remember him?
Humans are truly fascinating creatures.
The audacity and arrogance of thinking someone would remember you just because of a single letter—S-Rank.
“The Guild interview is over. Go home.”
I waved my hand dismissively.
I don’t remember whether he submitted a resume or not.
Even if he did, the interview is already finished. And if he didn’t, what rudeness is there in someone not yet formally joining the Guild?
Besides, I’m already embarrassed about suddenly displaying my shields across the entire nation.
“…I didn’t come for a Guild interview. I came to trace the source of the shields that suddenly spread in all directions.”
“Ah.”
I see.
Only then did I grasp the situation, and I rolled my eyes slightly.
But I didn’t bring some worldwide catastrophe. I just deployed some shields.
“The shields aren’t particularly harmful or affecting anyone.”
I spoke formally to the Association because they didn’t know me, but I don’t feel the need to do so now.
A fresh-faced kid standing tall and proud in front of my child.
Do you know how much of a petty Constellation I was in my younger days?
“We’ve confirmed that the composition itself is harmless to the human body and doesn’t damage the environment.”
“Then why did you break into the Guild before it even opened?”
“The shield’s strength is so overwhelming that even S-Rank Hunters can’t get inside.”
“Ah.”
Since S-Rank is practically a monster to my child, I tend to reinforce things quite solidly.
It seems I’ve accidentally created a no-entry zone for all S-Rank Hunters worldwide.
Looking at him now, Dan Yibum’s body was covered in cuts and scratches everywhere.
The holy power does spread shallowly the farther away one goes, but it must have been quite troublesome.
He must have had to break through some fairly strong restrictions just to get here.
“Yet you foolishly broke through it with your bare body? Did you get the S-Rank for nothing?”
“You just asked who I was, and now you’re asking how I know my own rank….”
【Forget about trivial matters. I know everything, and you will harbor no questions whatsoever about it.】
My true words, spoken through my incarnate form, spread to those in this vicinity.
Dan Yibum’s eyes momentarily grew clouded before regaining their clarity.
Those who heard my voice will now, excluding Ha Gyuhyuk, never doubt anything I know or any action I take from this moment forward.
Even if Ulrim learns this truth, he will simply accept that fact alone.
‘Why’ and ‘how’—such questions become impossible from the start.
Because I have decreed it so.
“So you just barreled through without any agreement? Relying solely on your S-Rank status?”
“Among S-Rank Hunters, my physical condition is relatively superior, so I calculated the wounds from recoil would be comparatively minimal.”
“So you didn’t actually get permission before entering?”
“I made an independent judgment and proceeded.”
This one had more of a troublesome streak than I’d anticipated.
Since he worked at the Hunter Association, I’d assumed he’d be the rigid type who followed protocol to the letter.
Instead, he was simply uncooperative with the organization—someone who moved according to his own desires.
[ Ha Gyuhyuk, even if this guy suddenly asks to join you later, don’t accept him. ]
I sent the message to Ha Gyuhyuk standing behind me.
He seemed unable to comprehend this situation itself—an S-Rank Hunter suddenly appearing and conversing with me.
I agreed with him.
My desire to protect Ha Gyuhyuk had been so overwhelming that I felt embarrassed about losing control of my divine power like this.
“Just go back. I’ll withdraw the shield by today.”
“But—”
“But?”
I placed my hand on his forearm.
In that instant, the countless wounds covering Dan Yibum’s body began healing rapidly.
Not only Dan Yibum himself, but Kim Gyuwun and Ha Gyuhyuk watching from behind all drew sharp breaths in astonishment.
Why did everyone gasp in surprise at everything I did?
“I’m taking responsibility and treating you because you were injured by my actions—there’s no other reason.”
This much wasn’t even a wasteful expenditure of karma.
And if someone suffered actual damage because of my actions, that would be my loss.
“Now go back.”
“Ulrim.”
Perhaps it was because he was S-Rank.
He didn’t listen well to what I said.
Maybe I should have implanted the suggestion that he absolutely obey my words.
But then the Constellation System would definitely issue a negative warning. I’d abandon that foolish thought.
“Yes, Dan Yibum.”
Since he was speaking in a serious tone, I should at least maintain basic courtesy.
When I raised my tone slightly, he flinched.
He showed no reaction when I suddenly spoke casually and treated him like a child, yet now this—he was quite peculiar too.
“Be careful. Strong Hunters always have many enemies.”
“Yes.”
“This isn’t mockery—I’m speaking from genuine concern.”
If it were mockery, I would have sensed it.
It suddenly occurred to me that his worry might stem from the fact that it didn’t match me being a ‘D-Rank Hunter.’
Humans are creatures of prejudice, after all.
[ ‘Truth Reading 10-Year Pass’ has been purchased. ]
[ Applied Client: Dan Yibum ]
Truth Reading, when applied to a desired client, reveals the intent behind their statements.
It’s typically used as an item by clients attempting conditional competitions against Constellations.
[ It is the truth. ( 72% concern about Ulrim, 25% doubt about Ulrim, 3% jealousy about abilities ) ]
If jealousy is only 3%, it’s practically nonexistent.
At this level, I can genuinely consider it pure concern.
But I don’t plan on doing this for that long anyway, so there’s no need to worry.
“Yes.”
“…You don’t seem to grasp the danger very well.”
He exhaled deeply.
He really does have a way of making me speak.
“I just awakened, but I’m the only SS-Rank Hunter in the entire world—isn’t it more dangerous for D-Rank and below Hunters who have to live among people like that every single day?”
“….”
“If you have time to worry about me, why don’t you focus on controlling the mana you’re carelessly leaking everywhere as you walk around?”
“That’s….”
His briefly summarized background spoke volumes.
An ability supremacist—he didn’t torment lower-ranked Hunters, but he didn’t treat them as equals either.
There was a high probability he mistakenly believed his innate rank difference was something he’d earned through effort.
He never considered the pressure lower-ranked Hunters and civilians felt under his presence, believing weakness itself was the problem and deserving no consideration.
“I’m only saying this much because you’re young. You’re annoying me, so leave.”
He wasn’t even aware of the oppression they felt—still carelessly trailing mana like an aura.
I shifted my body as if shielding Ha Gyuhyuk, then immediately suppressed his mana with my own presence.
This level of aura clash didn’t require Holy Power.
Dan Yibum hesitated briefly before extending a small card toward me.
“…It’s my business card.”
“Yeah, yeah, now go.”
I’d exhausted all courtesy and kindness I might have offered him.
After accepting the card and waving my hand dismissively, he stared at my face for a moment.
But realizing he had no further reason to linger, he turned and slowly retreated.
Once he completely disappeared from sight, I turned around.
“I….”
“I lost focus while maintaining the barrier and miscalculated my strength slightly. Don’t worry about it.”
Ha Gyuhyuk, who seemed about to voice his concern, quickly fell silent.
I swept my hand once, simultaneously withdrawing the barriers I’d placed throughout the building.
“Are you hurt anywhere? You must have been startled jumping down so suddenly.”
As I examined Ha Gyuhyuk’s body, Kim Gyuwun, who had been standing motionless like a statue, stared directly at me.
“You already know you’re not hurt.”
“…Yes.”
“Like I said before, the interview is over, so go now.”
I already knew perfectly well he wasn’t injured—why should I concern myself with checking whether Kim Gyuwun was hurt?
I waved my hand lightly in dismissal.
Another man with no justification lingered before finally departing.
“So, what did you think of Kim Gyuwun?”
“Well….”
“If you don’t want to attach yourself to him, you don’t have to. There are plenty of other humans out there, and there are many ways.”
“He seems fine to me.”
“Really?”
I had been prepared to abandon the idea if he found it uncomfortable.
“But is it okay to treat Dan Yibum, the Hunter, like that…?”
“Hm?”
“He’s a famous person.”
As I gazed quietly at the business card in my hand, the paper instantly turned to ash from the flames that bloomed at my fingertips.
Having confirmed that much, I shrugged my shoulders.
“In the end, he’s just human.”

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