How to Seduce S-Class Hunters with Bungeoppang - Chapter 79

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【Chapter 79】
I stared blankly at the System window hovering before my eyes. A third branch the moment I reopened the shop? Of course I wanted to expand, but….
I was lost in complicated thoughts, my gaze fixed on empty air.
—Ding.
The shop door opened with a cheerful chime.
“…You are open today, right?”
A youthful face stepped through the doorway. Something about him seemed familiar, and upon closer inspection, I recognized him—Seo Han-gyeol, a Hunter from the Gangwon Branch whom I’d met at the Arachne Gate not long ago. Back then he’d been covered head to toe in dust and grime, but today he looked impeccably clean.
“Han-gyeol! How’s your body doing?”
“I’ve made a complete recovery, thanks to you! I was discharged from the hospital and got some leave, so I came up to express my gratitude.”
He glanced around the shop atmosphere and laughed sheepishly, scratching the back of his head.
“But it looks like you’re not open today…? I heard you were returning, so I came by, but I think I picked the wrong day.”
Just as Han-gyeol turned to leave, the regular customers who were already seated grabbed his arm.
“Oh no, that’s not it! We were just having a small celebration party before opening the shop.”
“You’re Hunter Seo Han-gyeol, right? I saw you on the news—you went through so much. Come, sit here!”
Han-gyeol found himself seated at the place of honor and his eyes widened. The Hunters seemed to find the fresh-faced rookie endearing.
I placed the remaining cake on a plate and handed it to him.
“Here, eat some cake first. I’ll bake some fish-shaped pastries in a moment. Everyone wants some, right?”
“Of course!”
“Yeah! It’s been forever since I had these.”
I watched the Hunters eagerly eating the ordinary cake, then quickly baked the fish-shaped pastries. Ari appeared and began preparing the fish cake broth.
“Fish-shaped pastries taste best when eaten with fish cake broth!”
The finished pastries and broth were passed around to the nearby customers in order. Han-gyeol accepted his with both hands respectfully.
“Thank you! I’ll enjoy it.”
As he took a large bite, the crispy shell shattered with a delightful crunch. His expression melted into pure bliss in an instant.
“Wow… it’s so much more delicious than I imagined. I’m serious. I have to brag about this to my colleagues when I get back!”
The other Hunters burst into laughter at his honest reaction.
“Ah, I was the same way when I first tried it.”
“Seriously, I sat down in front of the shop and cried—no joke.”
“Me too. My friend made fun of me for crying over something like that, but then they ate one and started sniffling too. It was hilarious.”
Everyone grew nostalgic and began chatting cheerfully. Among them, Han-gyeol, who had been listening intently with bright eyes, suddenly wore a bitter expression.
“What’s wrong? Something on your mind?”
At my question, Han-gyeol’s shoulders drooped.
“It’s just… I’m envious of everyone. Once I go back down to the Gangwon Branch, I don’t know when I’ll get to eat your fish-shaped pastries again.”
He brushed the crumbs from his hands with a wistful gesture, then looked up at me with desperate eyes.
“Ha-neul, couldn’t you open a branch in Gangwon Province? I’m really incredible at promotion. Please!”
“Hmm… Gangwon Province. Isn’t that pretty far?”
I laughed awkwardly and pretended to think it over, when another regular customer drinking fish cake broth suddenly cried out urgently.
“What are you saying! You’ve got the order wrong! Incheon should come first, Shop Owner!”
“What? Incheon has Chinatown. Gangwon Province only has potatoes!”
“That’s exactly why it needs to be Incheon first! The foot traffic there is incredible!”
‘Hmm….’
Watching the two of them bicker back and forth, I rested my chin in my hand and fell into contemplation. I’d love to open branches across all eight provinces nationwide, but for now, I could only manage a third location.
‘I wish there was a shop in a place that would satisfy everyone.’
Then suddenly, I remembered the time I’d shared food with exhausted Hunters at the Arachne Gate. Even that anonymous thank-you message about how my mother had recovered her strength from the fish cake broth I’d provided. I murmured absently.
“…Would delivery inside a Gate be difficult?”
It would be wonderful if I could deliver our shop’s food directly to Hunters worn out from grueling battles.
Ha-nyang, whose eyes met mine, smiled knowingly, curling up the corners of his mouth as if understanding what I was thinking.
“There’s nothing we can’t do, meow!”
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After the party ended, in the late evening, I was riding in Lee Hyun-woo’s car back to our home—or more precisely, his home. Sitting in the passenger seat and gazing out the window at the scenery rushing past, I broached the subject carefully.
“Hunter, I’ve already planned out the third location.”
“Already? Your drive is impressive. Which region this time?”
“No, it’s not a specific region this time.”
I held up my index finger with a determined expression.
“The third location will be in a delivery format. Instead of customers coming to us, we’ll go find them!”
Lee Hyun-woo nodded with interest.
“That’s a good idea. Since the shop can move directly, it would be quite efficient.”
“Right? But… there’s one problem.”
I glanced at him cautiously.
“I want to open a food truck-style shop… but I don’t have a good place to park it. Would it be okay if I used your garage?”
At my careful request, he let out a soft laugh. As he turned the steering wheel to enter the garage, he answered in a gentle voice.
“You’re asking about something obvious. You can think of my garage as Ha-neul’s garage instead.”
“Oh, that’s too much.”
“No, it isn’t. Every space in this house is essentially yours. Use it whenever you’re comfortable.”
His words, delivered so matter-of-factly, made my face burn hot. Mine to use freely? Wasn’t it unfair to say something so dangerous with that expression on his face?
‘What would he do if I just closed my eyes and decided to stay here forever!’
I pretended not to notice my pounding heart and let out an awkward cough.
Having secured his permission, I opened the system window. Following Ha-nyang’s explanation, when I entered the options section of the third location opening voucher, I saw different shop forms instead of the familiar building shape.
‘How interesting. There’s even a hut-style shop? This one has a terrace.’
Of course, the flashier the appearance or the more functions it had, the more additional points were required. I scrolled down and found the shop form I was looking for.
[Small Food Truck (Lv.1)]
‘It’s only level 1 for now, but it should be upgradeable as I make sales, right?’
Once I completed the selection, the window flickered and changed to ‘In Delivery’. I smiled contentedly and stretched luxuriously. Lee Hyun-woo opened the car door for me to exit comfortably and asked.
“Have you found staff to work in the truck?”
“I need to find them now. Someone who can drive, has good stamina, and doesn’t mind traveling nationwide. It won’t be easy, though.”
Truth be told, finding the right person was the biggest problem. Since I had to manage the shop myself, I’d need to hire new staff and a manager from scratch.
As I was crossing the garden with that serious expression, a loud sound came from behind.
-Thud-thud-thud-thump.
“Delivery.”
Turning around, I saw the Grim Reaper Delivery Person in a black robe and traditional hat, casually pushing an enormous truck with one hand.
“What in the world is this…?”
“Haha, nowadays they deliver like this, you know.”
Lee Hyun-woo, who had instantly assumed a defensive stance, stared in bewilderment at the Grim Reaper Delivery Person as he climbed down from the truck and brushed the dust from his clothes.
“This is a living person, correct? The vital signs are quite faint.”
“Haha, well, I’m not entirely sure about that either…”
I observed the Grim Reaper Delivery Person. So he handled orders from Jeoseung-i.com and also processed System orders directly. Perhaps the Grim Reaper Delivery Person was working multiple jobs these days—two jobs, or even three. His stamina was truly remarkable.
‘…Wait. Good stamina, you say? Isn’t this exactly the talent I’ve been searching for?’
A sudden thought flashed through my mind, and I shouted urgently.
“Stooooop!”
The Grim Reaper Delivery Person, who had been about to vanish as usual, froze at my cry. His pale face, revealed beneath his hat, slowly tilted to the side.
“Is there a problem?”
“Would you be interested in doing delivery work for our shop? You’ve got the drive, you’re strong, and you’d be perfect for it.”
The Grim Reaper Delivery Person, who had been quietly observing me, rummaged through his robes and handed me something.
‘…A business card?’
Gold lettering was embossed on black paper.
Swift! Accurate! We deliver anything.
Trust and entrust your deliveries to Kim Cha-sa.
445155-54445214
This person—or rather, the Grim Reaper Delivery Person—was more professional than I expected. I carefully accepted the business card.
“If I were to hire you, how would I compensate you…?”
I hoped it wouldn’t be something troublesome like human souls. He opened his mouth with an expressionless face.
“Points.”
Ah, so he accepted points as payment. What a relief. I patted my chest and politely told him I would contact him again. With an expressionless face, he dissolved away like smoke. Things seemed to be progressing more smoothly than expected.
“Excellent! Now I just need to figure out how to keep earning points.”
I turned around with a grin on my face. And my eyes met those of Lee Hyun-woo, who was staring at me with a puzzled expression.
“…I’ve been curious since earlier, but what exactly are these ‘points’ you keep mentioning?”
Oh no.

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