I Became a Hunter with the Heavenly Slaughter Star Trait. - Chapter 13

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Episode 13

Episode 13

After returning to my room and finishing my bath.

“Hahahaha!”

I was watching a variety show that I had put off for a long time.

Ah.

This is so good.

How long has it been since I laughed like this without a care in the world?

My stomach is full too.

The sofa is soft too.

My body is comfortable and my mind is at ease.

Wow.

To think such a paradise-like life exists.

It feels like a dream.

This is so nice.

“Hehehe.”

I’m not laughing because the variety show is funny.

I’m laughing because this current situation makes me so happy.

Well.

If I were watching a variety show in that ruined place after getting scammed on the lease.

There’s no way I could laugh.

I’m happy.

Even in a situation where I could die at any moment.

I’m happy.

-Ring ring ring ring ring.

That’s when it happened.

A call comes through something like an intercom installed in the dormitory.

When I answer, it’s the Management Bureau.

“Right now?”

It was a call asking if I could come to the Information Analysis Team.

Hmm.

Well, I didn’t have anything to do anyway.

They seem urgent, so there’s no reason I can’t go.

“Yes. I’ll be there.”

I got dressed and headed to the Information Analysis Team.

An official guides me to the consultation room.

The consultation room was, how should I put it.

It felt like a hospital waiting room.

White.

Colorless.

With somewhat awkward-looking sofas placed around…

But why are there so many people here?

“Hello.”

“Mr. Lee Tae-pyeong, thank you for coming despite the sudden call.”

“Not at all. I was just resting anyway.”

It’s not just officials here.

All the officials are wearing the same uniform, but there’s one person in casual clothes like me.

Someone I’ve never seen before.

“By the way, why did you call me?”

I already gave my statement.

Why is that recorder from earlier here too?

“Ah, there’s something we need to confirm once more.”

“What is it?”

“It’s to confirm whether Mr. Lee Tae-pyeong’s statement is ‘true.'”

“Excuse me?”

This is somewhat absurd.

To confirm if it’s true?

So they’re saying I lied?

“Oh, it’s absolutely not that Mr. Lee Tae-pyeong lied!”

Whether he read my expression, the official jumps in surprise and waves his hands frantically.

“It’s just that what you told us was so terrifying…”

“Ah…”

“Since it’s important information, we need to properly verify its authenticity.”

Well.

That makes sense.

I did return from the Hide and Seek Map in just 10 minutes.

Even I think it’s ridiculous.

If I hadn’t been born with the Thousand Deaths trait.

I wouldn’t have believed this fact either.

Right.

The officials aren’t at fault.

I nodded my head.

“Yes. That shouldn’t be difficult.”

“Thank you so much!”

After I agreed.

That ‘stranger’ sat across from me.

“Ah, this person has the ‘Eye that Sees Through Truth’ trait.”

Eye that Sees Through Truth?

That’s quite a straightforward name.

The other person bows his head slightly.

I also bowed my head in greeting.

“You just need to answer the Truth Verifier’s questions.”

“Yes. Of course.”

We made eye contact with each other.

The Truth Verifier’s eyes seem to sparkle mysteriously.

After taking a deep breath, the Truth Verifier opened his mouth.

“The map you were assigned after entering the Tower was a ‘Hide and Seek’ map, correct?”

Well, this is an obvious truth that doesn’t even need to be asked.

“Yes. It was a Hide and Seek Map.”

“…It’s the truth.”

Every time I answer, the Truth Verifier’s eyes sparkle.

I guess that’s how his trait works.

Pretty fascinating.

Anyway.

The questions continued.

Did I really reach level 10.

Did I really ‘kill’ the Seeker.

And also.

Along with the newly acquired skill.

I even reconfirmed my trait.

Of course….

“It, it’s the truth….”

The results were all ‘truth’.

Naturally.

I had no reason to lie, right?

All the officials had shocked expressions.

The Truth Verifier wasn’t much different either.

“Re, really….”

“He killed the Seeker…!”

“Ignoring defense, is that even possible?”

“In the first place, does something like Thousand Kill trait even make sense?”

“…Since it was verified as truth, it’s the truth.”

Arguments went back and forth.

There was only one answer I could give.

“Yes!”

It’s all true!

“….”

“….”

“….”

The consultation room was enveloped in silence.

No, perhaps ‘shock’.

Is this really that surprising?

Aren’t top-tier hunters monsters who devour the Tower by themselves!

Someone like me is ordinary….

“How could such a thing….”

…Isn’t it ordinary?

Tsk.

“A, anyway, we need to send Lee Tae-pyeong back first!”

“Right! How tired you must be!”

Uh, I’m not particularly tired though….

“Please escort him quickly!”

“Yes, yes! We’ll escort you right away….”

Whoa there.

The atmosphere is strange.

“No, it’s fine.”

I waved my hands dismissively and stood up from my seat.

“I can go back by myself. It’s the same building anyway.”

“But still….”

“It’s really okay. You’re watching everything on CCTV anyway.”

“H, how did you know that….”

“Ah, I could feel the gazes….”

Hehe.

I laughed with an embarrassed face while scratching the back of my head.

“Anyway, if all your curiosity has been satisfied, I’ll be heading back!”

“…Yes, yes!”

“Please be careful on your way!”

Officials bowing ninety degrees at the waist.

For some reason, even the Truth Verifier, who’s also a Hunter, bows in greeting.

Ah, this is burdensome.

I can’t lose.

I bowed ninety degrees toward the people in the same manner.

“Then, keep up the good work!!!”

* * *

I rested alone for about two days.

Eating meals.

Watching Netflix and giggling.

Taking naps.

Eating again.

Reading webtoons I’d fallen behind on.

Doing some light exercise.

Washing up.

Sleeping again.

In some ways, it was a monotonous daily routine.

But for me, these were incredibly enjoyable times.

Leisure.

Being able to have that itself is a privilege.

But getting too relaxed isn’t good either.

After all, being a Hunter always means putting your ‘life’ on the line.

If you get lazy, you’ll fall behind by that much!

I applied for classes and headed to the training facility.

“Hello!”

Surprisingly, I’m the only one taking the class.

It’s like having a private tutor.

It’s difficult for hunters to all match their schedules for classes.

And most don’t take basic classes.

They train during that time instead?

But my thinking was different.

You need to know something to see it.

You need to see it to move.

You need to move to survive.

“The biggest reason for climbing the Tower is….”

An instructor who could appear in online lectures continues the explanation.

Some content I know.

Some content I don’t.

As Tower climbing progresses, merit points accumulate.

The more merit points accumulate, the safer that nation becomes.

That’s why various rewards are given to hunters.

Are there only rewards?

No.

You can earn separate profits as much as you want.

The starting point for earning those profits is level 10.

From level 10 and above, you’re treated as an official Hunter, not a newbie.

Ah, it doesn’t mean the nation recognizes you.

The ‘System’ recognizes you.

From level 10 and above, you can bring items out of the Tower.

This is called mining.

From magic stones to potions, items….

All of these things can be turned into money.

Moreover.

From level 10 onwards, the system generates ‘points’.

Points can be obtained by defeating monsters or other races in the Tower.

They accumulate proportionally to merit points, but can be used personally.

What can you do with these points?

They can be used at the Tower Shop connected to the system.

This means you can purchase all sorts of things with these points that can’t be found on Earth.

Many hunters make money by reselling items purchased with these points.

You could call it their main income.

Whether obtained by conquering the Tower.

Or obtained from the Tower Shop.

Everything obtained from the Tower becomes money.

And quite a lot of money at that.

So, it makes you think ‘it’s worth risking your life to be a hunter?’

“So being a hunter means….”

The instructor’s explanation continues.

Let me summarize today’s lesson like this.

1. The nation is only safe when hunters climb the Tower.

Well, that’s common sense.

2. Hunters receive various rewards including tax exemptions from the nation, but their main income comes from elsewhere. Specifically, the various items obtainable from the Tower.

The instructor also explained which items are profitable and how settlements are received.

Since item prices vary drastically, hunters’ profits also vary drastically.

3. There are special items that can only be obtained with points. This is also a main source of income.

Although the instructor wasn’t a hunter, they knew the detailed methods of using points.

You access the system, open the shop, and buy the items you need with earned points.

They even gave the tip to read descriptions carefully before purchasing since purchases can’t be undone.

‘Well, I’ll have to try it later.’

I don’t have any points right now.

I’ve killed countless monsters and other races.

But those were all killed before level 10, so they don’t count toward points apparently.

Well, it doesn’t matter.

I’ll be able to kill plenty more in the future.

Ah, no.

That doesn’t mean I’ll go around killing anything just for points.

That would just make me a murderer. A murderer.

Ahem.

Anyway.

“Since you’ve reached level 10, you’ll need a party soon.”

The instructor pushes up their glasses and looks at me.

A party….

Do I really have to form a party?

Given my abilities, working with other people feels a bit uncomfortable.

“A party is absolutely necessary.”

The instructor spoke as if reading my thoughts.

What, what!

Do they have psychic powers or something?!

“Even for the ‘profit’ I just mentioned, a party is essential.”

What does that mean?

“To bring resources out of the Tower, you need a supporter.”

A supporter?

“They’re also called porters.”

Porters?

“It refers to hunters with excellent inventory abilities. Those with subspace characteristics and such….”

“Ah.”

“Porters enable you to bring out loads of resources from the Tower.”

“Ooh.”

“These hunters are truly the core that drives the Tower economy.”

Nod nod.

That makes sense.

No matter how many resources you obtain, it would be wasteful if you can’t bring them out.

“Supporters don’t just carry luggage. They train in ‘support’ techniques, as the name suggests.”

Like buffs and debuffs?

“Of course, their combat abilities are lacking.”

Hmm, then don’t they die?

As if reading my thoughts again, the instructor pushes up their glasses once more.

“And naturally, there are hunters who protect these supporters and other hunters.”

Protection.

That doesn’t really suit me.

“They’re called tanks.”

Ah, tanks.

“Simply put, it’s a job that takes enemy attacks with their whole body.”

I know. I know.

“They forcibly direct enemy attacks toward themselves. That sort of thing….”

“Aggro! They draw aggro.”

I jumped in since this was something I knew well.

The instructor glanced at me and nodded.

“Hmm…. That’s correct.”

Huh? Did I just draw aggro?

“Dealer. Healer. Tank. Supporter.”

This is familiar.

I know well that I’m obviously a dealer.

“Usually parties composed of these four roles climb the Tower together.”

“I see.”

I nodded enthusiastically.

But honestly, it doesn’t really resonate with me.

Is there really a need to form a party?

I’m completely satisfied with my current lifestyle.

It would be fine to just continue living like this….

Perhaps.

Am I thinking too complacently?

Just then.

The instructor looked at me with sparkling eyes.

“Lee Tae-pyeong, you are!”

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