How to Seduce S-Class Hunters with Bungeoppang - Chapter 11

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Chapter 11
Where am I?
The sharp reek of disinfectant jolted Lia awake, and she bolted upright from the bed.
‘Ugh, I shouldn’t have gotten up so quickly.’
She instinctively braced her head, anticipating the headache that would come crashing down. But then—
“…It doesn’t hurt?”
The throbbing pain that had been hammering at her skull was gone. The ringing in her ears that came and went had vanished. Even her eyes, which had ached with a dull soreness, felt as smooth as if oil had been poured over them.
What on earth was happening?
As she stood there dazed, trying to piece together what had occurred, the Doctor approached with a chart and smiled.
“You’ve been asleep for a full day. A good rest certainly does wonders for exhaustion, doesn’t it?”
“…I slept that long?”
“Yes. So deeply that you wouldn’t have stirred even if someone walked past your bed.”
She checked her phone and confirmed that indeed, a full day had passed since the last date she remembered.
That’s when the pastry she’d eaten last came to mind—the fish-shaped pastry. The shop owner had been right after all.
Neither the renowned Hunter-Exclusive Hospital nor expensive items had been able to put her to sleep. But that pastry. That small snack filled with yellow cream had done what nothing else could.
“…My body feels so light.”
She slowly clenched and unclenched her fists. Her body felt weightless, as if it weren’t her own. The persistent headache and tinnitus that had plagued her were completely gone.
After sitting in a daze for a moment, she picked up her phone as it buzzed.
[Is it evening in Korea right now? I thought of you at dawn and wanted to message]
[(Photo) Luna misses you! Stop training so much and come visit Australia]
In the photo, her friend was beaming brightly alongside Luna, her dog.
Several more photos followed—her friend enjoying a home party with Lia’s parents.
Ever since coming to Korea, her friend had kept reaching out, but Lia hadn’t been able to bring herself to respond. She’d felt too weak and pathetic.
But now that the relentless fatigue that had weighed her down had lifted, her friend’s messages finally registered.
[We all miss you, Lia.]
“I miss you too….”
The youthful innocence from her first awakening had faded, and her friend now smiled with a brightness that spoke of maturity.
Only then did Lia realize that her friend—who had once cried asking for help—had shed her past and grown so much. She understood now that what her friend truly wanted wasn’t for her to protect her.
“How did I not see this sooner….”
As the fog lifted from her mind, she saw how foolish she’d been.
Trapped by the nightmare of that first Gate, obsessed with nothing but growth, she’d been so blind. Blind to have cast aside everyone around her who cared for and loved her.
She carefully wiped her phone screen, then nodded with resolve.
‘That’s right. It’s been far too long since I went home.’
When she’d first left, she’d sworn not to return until she was stronger. But she couldn’t bear missing her friends and parents any longer.
As Lia gathered her outer clothes, the Doctor nearby rushed over in alarm.
“Hunter! Where are you going so suddenly? You still have more tests!”
Lia smiled. It was a relieved smile, as if something that had been crushing her had finally lifted.
“I just remembered something more important.”
“Something more important than…?”
“I need to request the vacation I’ve been putting off.”
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It had been a full day since Lia collapsed. I heard she’d regained consciousness, but….
‘Who could have predicted the Pastry Fish Cake effect would be this potent!’
In the meantime, a familiar face visited the Shop. It was none other than Yoon Kang-hyuk, the Hunter who’d spread word of our Pastry Fish Cake’s true value to everyone else.
“Wow, the place has gotten so crowded. That’s quite surprising.”
He wore an expression of astonishment behind his sunglasses.
“I still remember when you begged me to try it just once.”
“Right? It seems the word spread because of you, Team Lead.”
The Security Team Members beside him nodded respectfully, making their acquaintance known.
“The Shop looks a bit different?”
“There are new menu items too!”
“We upgraded it recently.”
Unlocking the new menu had naturally triggered a Shop upgrade.
Where it once felt like it might blow away with the slightest breeze, it now seemed somewhat sturdier.
In truth, it was still an old establishment, so the difference wasn’t dramatic.
‘But if I keep upgrading, eventually it’ll become a proper shop.’
Perhaps one day this place would transform into a magnificent building? I smiled at the thought. The mere imagination filled me with happiness.
“Oh? It’s Lia.”
“What brings you this way?”
Looking up, I saw Lia approaching the Shop with her hair tied up high as always.
Without a word, I could tell the Cream Pastry Fish Cake had worked its magic.
‘Her face is practically glowing.’
The dull expression and dark shadows that had haunted her features had vanished entirely. Her face had brightened, looking refreshed—as though she’d slept deeply and peacefully.
And I wasn’t the only one who noticed.
“Was Lia always like that?”
“She seems to be in a good mood today.”
“She was always frowning before….”
I heard whispers from those around us.
Before I knew it, Lia had reached the front of the Shop and suddenly pulled me into an embrace.
“Oof—”
“I’ve never slept so deeply! Thank you so much.”
H-Hunter, I can’t breathe….
Fortunately, she released me before my ribs could crack.
“With the headaches gone, I feel like I can do anything.”
She murmured with emotion, explaining that she’d always had headaches since her awakening, but after sleeping deeply and waking up, they’d vanished without a trace.
The effect was that remarkable. It was worth the risk of venturing into the Gate.
“Oh, and this is a gift.”
“A gift?”
She suddenly thrust a shopping bag toward me.
What could the gift be? Inside the shopping bag was a large box.
“It might be heavy for you, so put it straight into your inventory.”
“What is this?”
“Payment for the pastries. I threw in a little extra as a gesture.”
She flashed a playful smile.
Something told me the bag contained something extraordinary. I nodded and placed the entire shopping bag into my inventory. There was no point in refusing a gift like this.
“By the way, where are you headed?”
Only then did I notice the large suitcase beside her. Was she going on a trip?
“I’m going back to my hometown.”
“Your hometown… you mean Australia, right?”
“That’s right. It’s been ages since I’ve been back.”
A wistful light flickered across her face—the expression of someone remembering a distant home left behind long ago.
With a noticeably lighter expression, she continued.
“I don’t know why I was so obsessed with getting stronger. I guess my mind was clouded from lack of sleep.”
I’m going to take this opportunity to rest properly. That way, when I come back, I’ll be ready to push forward again.
All the anxiety that had clouded her face before had vanished without a trace.
‘Her expressions have become so much more vibrant.’
When Lia first came to the shop, her face was expressionless. Her only expressions were the occasional anxious glances at her watch or a frown from a headache.
But now it was different. With a smile gracing the face of what had once been an emotionless doll, she looked far more beautiful.
“I’ll bring back souvenirs from Australia. Look forward to it.”
“Oh! Hunter, wait a moment!”
I stopped her as she was about to leave, mentioning her flight was departing soon. Then I wrapped up a freshly baked cream-filled pastry and handed it to her.
“Take this with you and eat it on nights when you can’t sleep.”
She seemed surprised by the unexpected gift, her eyes widening. She accepted the bag with careful hands and nodded.
“Thank you. I’ll enjoy it.”
“Come visit whenever you return!”
“Of course. I can’t live without these pastries now.”
Lia clutched the pastry bag to her chest and waved goodbye as she walked away.
I waved back, hoping her nights would no longer be long and tedious.
“Am I seeing things…? Did Hunter smile?”
“Team Leader! I saw it too!”
“Me as well. I couldn’t believe my own eyes!”
The moment Lia left, the Security Team Members murmured in astonished voices.
Team Leader Yoon Kang-hyuk even removed and replaced his sunglasses several times, thinking they were the problem.
It seemed everyone was shocked by the change in Lia.
I clapped my hands together sharply.
“Come on, everyone—grab your pastries before you’re late!”
“Is it really that time already?”
“Let’s eat quick and get back on duty.”
The Hunters, now aware of the time, each took a pastry and left one by one.
And with a pleasant chime, a window appeared announcing that the mission was complete.
*MISSION COMPLETE!*
‘Sleepless Night’ mission completed
Reward: 1,000P [Claim Now]
The moment I tapped Claim Now, a notification appeared confirming the thousand points had been deposited.
Perfect. Time for some shopping after work.
* * *
“Finally, shopping time~”
The instant I arrived home, I sprawled across my bed and opened my laptop.
With the points secured, all that remained was purchasing the items I’d added to my cart.
“Have you decided what to buy?”
“Hmm… I’m torn.”
I watched Ha-nyang contentedly savoring a treat beside me as I pondered my options.
I’d added so many desired items to my cart that the list had easily surpassed ten products.
‘I can afford maybe two… or at most three?’
The fish cake mold was definitely a must-have. After the upgrade, it had expanded from a two-cavity to a three-cavity mold, but it still fell far short of my needs.
Adding the six-cavity mold left me with 700P remaining.
‘The endless-capacity shelf and the automatic packaging item….’
Just reading the product names made them sound incredibly useful. Yet I already had a specific item in mind.
A reservation-exclusive item. I clicked on the product description.
Ding dong! Food ready!
: You’ll receive an automatic notification when your food is complete!
‘With this, I won’t need to make customers wait in line!’
Every time a Hunter asked how much longer their fish cakes would take, I felt the weight of their impatience.
Working alone made it impossible to contact reservation holders promptly, so I had no choice but to keep them queued.
But this item would solve everything.
‘I can set the number of reservations and it sends notifications automatically!’
This was worth the price, no matter the cost.
I decided to invest all my remaining points into purchasing this reservation item.
Ha-nyang, who had drawn closer, nodded approvingly.
“An excellent decision indeed.”
“Great. I’ll just buy it now, right?”
I pressed the purchase button, and my points vanished instantly, dropping to 0P.
Though I’d chosen exactly what I needed, watching my points disappear in an instant left a bittersweet taste.
“Will there be another chance to earn points?”
“Of course. But you’ll have to enter another Gate—are you prepared for that?”
“Now that I’ve experienced it, it doesn’t seem so bad….”
Initially, I would have refused to enter a Gate even under threat of death. But now that I’d ventured inside and returned, it felt manageable.
Was it because I’d encountered an S-Rank Hunter inside? Or because the monsters showed no interest in me?
“Still, next time I should prepare more thoroughly before entering.”
“You’re already thinking about Gates when you haven’t even received the next mission yet. Impressive.”
“…Why do I keep thinking of items I need?”
I want to buy shelves and a multi-purpose robotic arm too!
I quickly added the products I needed to my cart and looked forward to next time.
“By the way, when will my order arrive?”
I’d love to try it out as soon as possible.
That’s when it happened.
“Outside, outside, what is that outside!?”
A man wearing an enormous straw hat stood outside the window.
I couldn’t even scream—I just leaped out of my seat. We’re on the third floor of my home!
“Oh, it’s already here, meow.”
The man slipped through the window, tossed a box with a casual “Delivery,” and vanished.
‘…Delivery?’
I stared back and forth between the box on the floor and the window in bewilderment.
Could it be… that because it’s Jeoseung-i.com, a Grim Reaper Delivery Person handles the deliveries?

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