How to Seduce S-Class Hunters with Bungeoppang - Chapter 81

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Chapter 81
“The overwhelming consensus is that responses are quick. Next is that requests are well-reflected….”
I studied the tablet with a serious expression. Unfortunately, almost no customers had selected the “bright and positive” category. Instead, the miscellaneous section contained a diverse array of responses.
-The cosplay is absolutely amazing
-I’m so curious how you created that chilling cold air! Is it an item?
-Your voice is cool. The best~
“Hmm….”
“How do the results look?”
Kim Grim Reaper, standing before me, waited for my answer with an unusually tense expression. I smiled and gave him a thumbs up.
“Congratulations! Positive feedback exceeded 90%.”
“Which means….”
“Your internship is over! You’re now a full-time employee.”
At my words, Kim Grim Reaper clenched his fist. All those times riding the food truck to the Gates whenever the shop was quiet had paid off.
‘It was only awkward at first, but later he was capable enough without my supervision.’
Most importantly, I appreciated how quickly he prepared the food. At this pace, I wouldn’t need to worry about complaints.
“From now on, you can drive the truck and make deliveries yourself. Your compensation is 20% of the daily points earned, as promised. Does that work for you?”
“Very satisfactory.”
Having realized that each completed delivery brought in quite substantial points, he nodded with a gentle expression.
“Still, working alone must be exhausting. If you know any colleagues who might be interested, you’re welcome to work together….”
“No, I am sufficient alone.”
He coldly rejected my suggestion. As a Grim Reaper Delivery Person, he apparently preferred working solo. Either way, Kim Grim Reaper became the manager and sole employee of Branch 3.
“I look forward to working with you!”
“…I as well.”
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-Ding!
A system window flickered cheerfully at the bottom of my vision. Out of habit, I opened it to find a message confirming that a delivery had been completed and points had been deposited.
‘He really doesn’t rest for a moment.’
I smiled contentedly while flipping the golden-brown pastry fish cakes.
Ten days had already passed since Ha-neul’s Food Truck—or Branch 3, as it was known—had launched. In that time, completion notifications had been ringing at the corner of my vision day and night without pause.
At first, I thought it was a system error and even called Kim Grim Reaper in a panic. But his response was utterly monotone.
‘Sleep? That is a necessity only for immature beings.’
…Ah, I see. In other words, the Grim Reaper, whose eyes had lit up at the system where he earned points proportional to his work, was pedaling without rest.
‘For me, this is nothing short of a blessing.’
Moreover, since the Grim Reaper had no interest in human currency, this was essentially a money-printing exploit. I hummed contentedly and lowered the system window out of sight to the bottom of my vision.
That’s when I overheard a conversation from customers eating tteokbokki at a nearby table.
“Hey, did you hear that rumor? Apparently a food truck has been appearing at the Gates lately.”
“A food truck? Is it some new monster? I’ve never heard of it.”
“A monster? No, the owner just launched a new shop. The truck has ‘Ha-neul’s Food Truck’ written on it.”
The customer chewing tteokbokki widened their eyes.
“So you’re saying we can eat pastry fish cakes inside the Gate? Tteokbokki too?”
“That’s right! There are verification photos posted on the Hunter Forum. Look, look at this.”
The Customer took the phone and began reading intently, as if diving into the screen itself.
“Wow, no way! It’s real. That’s amazing.”
“Right? The staff concept is pretty unique too. They’re selling food while cosplaying as a Grim Reaper Delivery Person?”
“Man, that’s marketing genius. I want to meet them too. Tteokbokki eaten inside a Gate—that’s got romance to it.”
After finishing their conversation, the Customers turned to me at the counter with sparkling eyes.
“Shop Owner, you really did launch that food truck, right? How can we meet it? Do we need to make a reservation?”
I laughed awkwardly and shrugged my shoulders.
“Well, if you… wish for it earnestly enough?”
“Come on, what kind of answer is that!”
Leaving the Customers’ protests behind, I picked up a dish towel and began clearing the empty tables. Ever since the food truck appeared at the Gate, the response from customers had been unprecedented.
‘Come to think of it, Han-gyeol contacted me not long ago.’
I chuckled softly, recalling Han-gyeol’s urgent message.
[Sister! Aren’t trucks coming to Gangwon-do? Our team leader is begging for us to come just once. Please, please, please, please, please come to the Gangwon branch too… .]
Of course, it wasn’t just the Gangwon Branch. Hunters from all across the nation were sending love calls, begging for the truck to visit their regions.
‘The original purpose of the food truck was to seek out neglected Hunters directly.’
But moving according to randomly appearing requests meant I couldn’t always reach the places I wanted to go at the right time.
‘Hmm, should I go out personally tomorrow for the first time in a while?’
I turned on my phone and checked the calendar. Tomorrow happened to be the start of the weekend. I immediately sent a message to Han-gyeol.
[Do you have time tomorrow? If you’re free, I’ll take the truck to the Gangwon Branch.]
The reply came in less than a second. Emoticons were dancing everywhere.
Since Ari wouldn’t be around on the weekend, I could ask Kim Grim Reaper to accompany me. Though tomorrow wouldn’t be a System request, so I’d need to negotiate overtime pay with him. Adding a few extra points to his usual daily rate should do the trick.
“Noona~ we’re all out of Macaroni Bungeo-ppang. Should I make some?”
“No, it’s dangerous. I’ll make them. Just wait a moment!”
I, who had been lost in thought, rushed into the kitchen at the sound of Ari’s voice.
After a hectic day passed, inside the car on my way home, I carefully broached tomorrow’s plans with Lee Hyun-woo, who held the steering wheel.
“So tomorrow, I’m thinking of driving the truck toward the Gangwon Branch. I want to see Han-gyeol and let the Hunters in Gangwon Province taste our food as well.”
“The Gangwon Branch, huh….”
Lee Hyun-woo, stopped at a red light, tapped the steering wheel thoughtfully and fell into contemplation.
“Will you be going alone?”
“No. I’m planning to go with Kim Grim Reaper.”
“I see.”
After a moment of silence, he turned his head and glanced at me.
“Would it be alright if I went along as well?”
“What? You too, Hunter?”
“I happen to have no special plans tomorrow either. And I’m curious about the Gangwon Branch.”
I blinked for a moment, then nodded with a bright smile. It felt reassuring to have Lee Hyun-woo come along. After all, we shared all our secrets!
“Of course! Han-gyeol will be even happier if you come with us, Hunter.”
“That’s a relief.”
The corners of his mouth lifted gently. The light changed and the car pulled away smoothly. Watching the night scenery blur past the window, I lightly clapped my hands together.
“Oh! Now that I think about it, there’s quite a nice cafe near the Gangwon Branch. It’s nestled in the mountains, and the view from the terrace is absolutely stunning.”
“A cafe, you say? That sounds lovely. Once we finish our work, if we have time, shall we stop by? We could grab dinner at a nearby restaurant as well.”
“Oh, that’s a great idea!”
I nodded enthusiastically. It was supposed to be a work trip, but somehow it felt like we were going on an outing.
“Then I’ll search for nearby restaurants too. I’ll make a reservation in advance.”
“Sounds good. Oh, this is going to be so much fun!”
Lee Hyun-woo nodded with satisfaction as well. With excitement bubbling up inside me, I began pondering what to wear tomorrow. Something comfortable for moving around, but also a bit pretty….
‘Wait.’
As my thoughts reached that point, I suddenly snapped back to reality. Getting in a car with Lee Hyun-woo, driving far away, finishing work, and then going to a cafe with a nice atmosphere? Having dinner too?
‘Isn’t this… basically a date?’
I blinked slowly. Once I became aware of it, everything felt strange.
‘Ugh, no. Don’t think about it like that. It’s just a brief break during work. A date is… ridiculous.’
I tried to keep my expression neutral and glanced sideways. I could see Lee Hyun-woo’s profile from the driver’s seat. As the streetlight swept across his face, an unmistakable smile played at his lips.
“I’m quite looking forward to tomorrow.”
“…Do you like Gangwon Province?”
At my question, he let out a small laugh.
“Haha, well. Isn’t who you go with more important than the place itself?”
“…Pardon?”
“If I’m going with you, Ha-neul, even an A-rank Gate would be enjoyable.”
What’s enjoyable about a Gate….
I mumbled something incoherent and quickly dropped my gaze to the floor. Heat suddenly rushed to my face.
“Hmm.”
Just then, Ha-nyang, who had been quietly in the back seat, spoke in a deadpan voice.
“Don’t you dare forget this one’s existence, meow.”
“Forget? Not at all! Absolutely not!”
Ha-nyang snorted and turned away sharply.
“Your face is red as lava, meow. Aren’t you about to explode, meow?”
“No, that’s not it! My face always gets red when I’m warm! The heater is just too strong!”
“But I haven’t turned on the heater… Are you hot? Shall I open the window?”
Lee Hyun-woo asked while fiddling with the dashboard. Why is this person so oblivious!
“N-no, it’s fine! I can open it myself!”
Flustered, I fanned myself and hastily rolled down the window, and then I heard Lee Hyun-woo’s low chuckle near my ear.
The night air brushed coolly against my cheek. Everything seemed perfect. A reliable colleague, an exciting promise, and people waiting for our food truck to arrive.
But at that moment, I had no idea that tomorrow’s seemingly peaceful delivery would become the greatest crisis of my Hunter career.

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