How to Seduce S-Class Hunters with Bungeoppang - Chapter 75

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Chapter 75
But having come this far, I couldn’t simply turn back and head home. Reluctantly, I entered the Gate,
“…This is a Gate?”
The Gate I entered following Lee Hyun-woo was nothing like the barren wastelands or damp caves I’d known before.
“Among Hunters, it’s called the ‘Fantasy Forest.’ The Management Bureau designated it as a safe-grade training facility and opened it to the public.”
Lee Hyun-woo led the way with practiced ease. As I stepped forward, soft moss cushioned my feet, and a refreshing cool breeze swept through the dense forest, tickling my hair.
Most captivating of all was the sky. Unlike Earth’s blue expanse, the sky here was painted in an ethereal pink, as if an eternal sunset hung suspended overhead.
“Wow… it’s really beautiful. It feels like stepping straight out of a fairy tale!”
“Do you like it?”
“Yes! Now I understand why you recommended it so confidently.”
Ha-nyang seemed to love it too, bounding playfully through the vegetation.
“Ha-nyang, don’t go too far!”
Following the excited Ha-nyang after so long, we slowly ventured deeper into the forest path. My initial tension about monsters lurking nearby gradually melted away beneath the pink sky and the earthy scent of grass.
When we reached a suitable clearing, Lee Hyun-woo stopped and turned to face me.
“This should do.”
“…What’s here?”
Looking around, I saw only trees. I glanced about in confusion.
“I heard you’ve been diligently participating in training. Would it be possible to see your skills today?”
“You mean my marksmanship, right?”
Now that he mentioned it, Lee Hyun-woo had once said he wanted to practice shooting with me. That day had apparently arrived.
“Well… why not!”
I retrieved the silver pistol Gong Ju-hee had gifted me from my Inventory. The familiar grip settled comfortably in my hand. This was my chance to demonstrate the marksmanship I’d honed through hellish training under Trainer Teacher Kang Geon.
“That blue fruit over there with the dark spots would make an excellent target.”
Lee Hyun-woo pointed to a blue fruit about twenty meters away, marked with dark spots. I took a deep breath and spread my legs to shoulder width, just as I’d been taught.
‘Relax the shoulders, control the breathing…’
I carefully aimed at the target. While there was automatic aiming correction, ultimately pulling the trigger was my responsibility.
Bang!
The crisp report echoed as the fruit exploded into fragments. I grinned triumphantly.
“Perfect hit! Did you see?”
“Impressive.”
Lee Hyun-woo applauded. To prove it wasn’t luck, I pulled the trigger again in quick succession. Bang, bang! Two more nearby fruits disintegrated.
“Your stance is remarkably stable. You’ve trained very diligently.”
“Of course. I went consistently, even after exhausting workdays!”
“Truly admirable. It was worthwhile introducing you.”
Lee Hyun-woo nodded as if he’d always believed in me. I’d known nothing about shooting at first, but at this level, surely I could protect myself in an emergency?
Feeling satisfied as I moved to return the gun to my Inventory, he spoke with a serious expression.
“You’re ready to advance to the next stage. Try targeting a moving target.”
“…A moving target?”
He picked up a stone about the size of my face from the ground and tossed it lightly into the air. I scrambled to aim at the flying stone, but its speed was faster than expected, making it difficult to time the shot.
“Ugh…!”
I frantically pulled the trigger, but it was too late. Behind me, a towering In-young approached swiftly. It was Lee Hyun-woo.
“Relax your shoulders a bit more. Keep your eyes on the target until the very end.”
He wrapped his arm around my shoulder and extended his hand, placing it over mine. My heart began pounding at the sensation of being embraced from behind.
‘Ugh, this position is kind of embarrassing.’
His low voice brushing against my ear, the firm chest I felt behind me… I should have been focusing on shooting, but all my attention was drawn to him.
“Now, let’s try hitting a slightly more difficult target.”
He guided my hand to aim at a bird-type monster with five eyes perched on a tree branch. A small chill ran down my spine as his breath touched my ear.
“…Now.”
The moment I heard his voice, I pulled the trigger. Bang! This time, I hit it.
“Well done.”
He smiled slightly, as if praising me. I pretended to cough to hide my flushed face.
After that, we continued practicing shooting. Lee Hyun-woo demonstrated techniques, and I hit the targets he threw for me.
“Ha-nyang! Did you see that shot I just made?”
“Hmm. Your form is getting quite decent now.”
“Hehe. Of course! Who do you think I am?”
Delighted at hitting a tree quite far away, I bounced on my feet. Then my eyes met Lee Hyun-woo’s, who was smiling a step behind me.
“Ahem, ahem.”
Embarrassed for no reason, I tucked my hair behind my ear and quickly looked away. After hesitating for a moment, I carefully opened my mouth.
“…Thank you, Hunter.”
“What do you mean?”
“For bringing me here. If I’d been alone, I think I would have stayed depressed.”
The hastily arranged long vacation and the shooting practice at the Gate—all of it was his consideration for my melancholy.
Lee Hyun-woo seemed embarrassed by the compliment and changed the subject with a laugh.
“The sun is setting now.”
Indeed, the sky that had been pink was deepening into purple. Ha-nyang in my arms tilted her head back to gaze at the darkening sky.
“This Gate contains only two times: twilight and dark night.”
Just as he said, darkness soon descended upon the Gate. And as the light vanished, the forest revealed another face. Sparkling. Small lights began blooming one by one through the vegetation.
“Wow, it’s so beautiful.”
“Those are ‘Lumina Wings,’ low-rank monsters. They’re almost non-aggressive and have a habit of traveling in groups while emitting light.”
Before he could finish speaking, hundreds and thousands of Lumina Wings filled the forest. Like a shower of stardust, lights of every color swirled around us. It was far too fantastical and beautiful to be called a monster.
“Wow….”
I was left speechless, gazing at the spectacle. The indignation, anxiety, and sadness I’d felt closing the shop—all those negative emotions seemed to be washed away by the stream of light. Ha-nyang, nestled in my arms, captured the magical scenery of the Gate in her wide eyes.
“Please sit comfortably here. I prepared this beforehand.”
Where he pointed, two camping chairs had already been set up. And in front of them, a small campfire. At the sight that evoked camping, I let out a small laugh.
“A wonderful atmosphere like this calls for delicious food! I happen to have something.”
I sat in the chair and pulled out the tteokbokki skewers I’d made that morning for the picnic. Because I’d packed them right after making them, they were still warm.
“Say ‘ah.'”
“…I’ll eat it myself.”
“Come on, you’ll get your hands dirty. Just eat it while I’m holding it.”
As I mischievously held out the skewer, he opened his mouth as if he couldn’t resist, biting into the rice cake and sausage in one bite. His cheeks puffed out adorably, and I couldn’t help but giggle.
“What do you think? It’s a new product from our shop.”
“Hmm. The texture is… interesting. Chewy, and it bursts in your mouth. I can’t quite place the flavor, but it feels pleasant.”
He smiled faintly. His face, illuminated by the flickering campfire, looked softer than usual.
I seized the moment to pull out the chicken breast cubes I’d brought for Ha-nyang. Watching the Tricolor Fat Cat eat eagerly with delight, Lee Hyun-woo let out a light laugh.
“When I’m with you, Ha-neul, I forget that I’m an S-Rank Hunter. I just feel like an ordinary person—eating delicious food, going on pleasant outings. And I like that.”
His candid confession made my heart flutter. I gazed at the crackling campfire and spoke.
“…I like it too. Oh, of course! I meant I like this Gate! The Gate is wonderful.”
Ahahaha, I laughed awkwardly. Lee Hyun-woo, as if he understood everything, nodded with a quiet smile lingering in his eyes.
We sat in silence for a while, gazing at the shimmering forest. It was a peaceful rest I’d enjoyed for the first time in ages.
That’s when it happened. Ha-nyang, who had been sitting quietly, suddenly bristled his fur and let out a low, menacing growl.
“Ha-nyang? Why are you acting like that all of a sudden?”
Before I could finish speaking, Lee Hyun-woo’s eyes turned cold in an instant.
“Get down!”
Crack, crash! The vegetation shrieked as it was violently torn apart. Something was charging toward us at tremendous speed.
‘A, a monster?!’
I reflexively summoned my gun from my Inventory. In that moment, a black shadow burst through the bushes and let out a terrible cry.
“Owaaaueeooo!!!”
What kind of language is that? Owaueo?
While I hesitated in confusion, the black shadow executed an impossible emergency stop right in front of us. Screeeech—! The Unknown Shadow, skidding across the dirt floor, collapsed to its knees.
“P-please help me! I’m begging you!!”

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