D-Rank Constellation Hunter… Stuck Without Internet! - Chapter 62

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Chapter 62
The day of the Dungeon clear.
With sixty people gathered in one place, the atmosphere was chaotic and overwhelming.
I rubbed my nose and glanced around at my surroundings.
I noticed that not only our group but other Constellations had also brought down their avatars.
[ The Constellation of Combat and Victory observes you all. ]
[ The Constellation of Combat and Victory laughs, noting that there are many non-humans here. ]
Naturally, all eyes turned toward me.
Right, they’d recognize me since I’m using Ulrim’s avatar as-is. This appearance has spread across the entire world, after all.
But soon enough, not just my avatar but the appearances of other Constellations’ avatars will also become known.
‘When that time comes, will you even spare a glance for someone like me?’
I have a human appearance, but the other Constellations will be sporting all manner of forms.
Humans go wild over something as simple as wings or horns.
I’m tempted to descend next time wrapped in brilliant, iridescent light myself.
“Constellation, Constellation. Will this S-rank Dungeon be very difficult?”
“How difficult could it possibly be!”
A booming laugh echoed out.
A figure who appeared to be well over two meters tall caught my eye.
Naturally, it was a Constellation’s avatar.
[ Franson: That Constellation descends whenever there’s combat, I hear? ]
[ Franson: If you ask me, it’s not about the client being good—he just wants to fight. -,- ]
[ Se-um: Completely agree; ]
[ Se-um: What was it, Greek and Roman mythology? They say Ares from there was born because of this Constellation ]
[ Se-um: Ugh, I hate fighting; ]
[ Se-um: Bring it on ]
[ Tasha: Just to clarify so there’s no misunderstanding—the opponent isn’t that Constellation but the monsters inside the Dungeon. ]
We fell silent after gossiping about one of the Constellations.
But what lingered in my mind was how that Constellation had kept ambushing our client in the previous world over the Blood Cult matter.
“Man, he’s really ridiculously handsome….”
As I was grumbling to myself, I heard someone’s murmur.
It was the hundredth time today I’d heard such a murmur and inner thoughts.
The man beside me scratched his cheek awkwardly.
Dazzling platinum blonde hair, skin white as jade. And those gleaming crimson eyes and lips that seemed to harbor some scheme.
Franson de Germain.
Without a doubt, the most beautifully featured Constellation I’ve ever seen.
a.k.a (Also Known As) Jerry, who came in as a substitute for Dan Yibum.
[ Se-um: Handsome, you say? ]
When I pressured him, saying it was an opportunity to repay the karma I hadn’t fully earned back then, he accepted the substitute position.
He complained that he hadn’t expected to descend an avatar when there wasn’t even a client.
But in the end, I won him over by offering him one Client Designation Voucher.
“But Se-um, I absolutely won’t let it slip that I’m a Constellation. I won’t use my power at all.”
“As you wish.”
I hadn’t even planned to make him use it, yet he kept repeating himself.
[ Franson: You’re hearing me too well… ]
His flushed face took on an embarrassed expression.
Whenever he found himself among unfamiliar people, he became extremely introverted and grew uncomfortable with praise directed at him.
In the world where Franson de Germain was born and raised, blonde hair and crimson eyes were symbols of ill omen.
[ Se-um: Enjoy yourself! ]
[ Franson: Are you kidding me? ㅠㅠ ]
Since he had no intention of revealing his status as a Constellation just yet, he descended in an avatar form without wings.
Whenever I used formal speech, it would immediately give away that he was a Constellation, so I made it seem as though he was someone Ha Gyuhyuk had brought along.
And the girl clinging to the hem of my clothes behind me as well.
“S-S-Sir Constellation, should we g-go this way?”
This one seemed to be enjoying herself instead.
A lovely girl with pale blonde hair and crimson eyes, her hair cut short.
Sia. Brought along to fill out the numbers.
Her true identity was, of course, Tasha.
When I suggested it, she said it sounded fun and agreed to descend without any compensation.
“Hey, anyone under twenty can’t enter here.”
Because her appearance was so youthful—she looked like a high school student at most—I heard such comments fairly often.
This time, it was Ji Chae-ah who had misunderstood.
To begin with, Tasha had far exceeded my current age even before becoming a Constellation.
Such remarks must have been nauseating, yet Tasha responded with a gentle smile.
“T-Twenty-two, years old.”
To be precise, she’d be around a thousand and twenty-two.
“Ulrim…”
Ha Gyuhyuk, the only one among them who knew these were Constellations, quietly pressed himself against my side.
It seemed he couldn’t grasp my clothes as usual since Tasha was holding on so tightly.
“Don’t worry, don’t worry. Nothing will happen.”
“Yes…”
[ Franson: I should probably pray that Se-um doesn’t cause any trouble ]
[ Se-um: Exactly. I’m worried too. ]
Kim Gyuwun looked distinctly suspicious of the two Hunters who had suddenly joined us.
“They’re people I’m meeting for the first time.”
He had a thorough side to him, so it seemed like he might catch on even in this situation.
But I couldn’t go around broadcasting that these people before us were Constellations.
From a distance, humans were busy approaching another Constellation.
“Sir Constellation, c-could it be that if I do well this time, I might be chosen too?”
After all I’d done for this land, the humans were busy fawning over this other Constellation instead.
“Of course! I’ll be watching, so show me what you can do!”
“Does the Constellation have criteria for choosing humans?”
“Well, I favor the strongest ones.”
[ Tasha: Ugh. ]
I found myself deeply sympathizing with Tasha’s rare expression of emotion in the chat.
I knew this Constellation’s preferences well.
They were the type who enjoyed selecting clients who showed no hesitation in their hands—those willing to cross any line.
Unless the Hunters in this Dungeon turned on each other in a massacre, that Constellation wouldn’t be signing any client contracts.
“We’re entering!”
Once the idle chatter wound down, we surged forward as one, crossing the threshold into the Dungeon.
The colossal Gate shuddered and rippled as it swallowed us whole.
“Wh-what’s happening? Everyone, be careful!”
Panic rippled through the group.
A rippling Gate signaled an anomaly.
“Haha! Where’s the fun if we just waltz through without a hitch?”
[ The Constellation of Combat and Victory disrupts the Dungeon’s mana. ]
[ The difficulty of this Dungeon increases. ]
[ The Dungeon connects to ***. ]
“I knew this would happen.”
My flat voice was followed by the sharp click of Tasha’s tongue behind me.
[ The Constellation of Combat and Victory wishes to assess their capabilities. ]
[ The Constellation of Spectation and Care rebukes them for their cruelty toward humans. ]
[ The Constellation of Probability and Life condemns this disregard for life. ]
[ The Constellation of Infinite Inquiry is appalled at such recklessness, leaving no room for inquiry. ]
These messages were filtered versions of the following:
[ Are insects that can’t even overcome this worth living? ]
[ What kind of pathetic display is this? ]
[ Disgusting. ]
[ How vulgar. ]
Of course, even if we all condemned them together, they wouldn’t listen.
They were the type who would spend every last bit of Karma just to plunge their clients into agony and suffering.
Meanwhile, messages from other intrigued Constellations kept flooding in—it was absolute chaos.
“Ulrim, please fall back.”
“Se-um, please calm yourself. We’ll be fine.”
Kim Gyuwun and Ha Gyuhyuk moved simultaneously to shield me, stepping forward as one.
Franson’s expression, which had been displeased by the sudden turn of events, now flickered with intrigue.
It was the look of someone thinking, ‘Humans truly protect even Constellations.’
Not all humans were like this, but some possessed this tendency far more strongly than others.
Those who knew their own strength, who recognized their opponent was stronger, yet threw themselves forward simply because that person mattered.
“Isn’t it dangerous? Shouldn’t you two be hiding behind me instead?”
But this was not the time for such considerations.
I pulled the two men blocking my path and Ji Chae-ah behind me, shielding her with my body.
Ji Chae-ah froze in place, her eyes wide with shock.
At that same moment, the Dungeon’s entrance sealed shut, and a scorching wind erupted forth.
The heat was so intense that an ordinary human would be incinerated on the spot.
“Aaahhhhh!”
“S-save me, noooooo!”
Lower-ranked Hunters with severe burns screamed in agony.
Consumed by unbearable pain, they writhed across the ground.
Only the three huddled behind me and those ranked A-grade or higher survived the inferno unscathed.
Needless casualties. They were trying to eliminate over ten people from the very start.
My Karma reserves were running thin, but as I hesitated for just a moment, my vision flashed brilliantly.
“No.”
A brief murmur escaped my lips.
[ The Constellation of Probability and Life does not wish for the lives of those present here to be taken. ]
[ The Constellation-exclusive Karma ability ‘Authority Over Life and Death’ activates. ]
Behind me, I heard Tasha’s voice tinged with laughter.
“You… you liar.”
Tell me about it.
Said you wouldn’t use your powers.

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