I Became a Hunter with the Heavenly Slaughter Star Trait. - Chapter 75

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Episode 75

Episode 75

The fact that what I obtained from the event was Cerberus….

No, as soon as it was revealed to be a ‘summoning-type item’,

not only the Management Bureau but tower management entities worldwide were turned upside down.

To begin with.

The number of summoners itself doesn’t even reach 10.

That’s how rare this skill is.

Summoners are those who make contracts with spirits or beasts.

As powerful as they are, these contracts come with tremendous ‘risks’.

They have to stake their mana, blood, and even their lifespan.

Even after making such contracts,

the number of entities they can summon is around 1 to 2.

The more entities they contract with, the greater the risk burden on the summoner.

Even Ophelia of England, called the greatest summoner,

can only summon a total of three entities.

And she can’t call all three at once either.

But now,

I’ve essentially obtained an entity I can summon with a ‘summoning-type item’

without any risks whatsoever….

No wonder the whole world is turned upside down.

It’s already amazing that the first ‘summoning-type item’ appeared,

but for its subject to be a boss-level mythical creature.

This was a major event that could completely revolutionize the item world.

-Woof!

“….”

Well, it doesn’t feel real to me though.

No matter how strong it’s supposed to be,

it’s already a creature I defeated.

I doubt much would change just from getting one Cerberus.

-Whirrrrr.

“Cerberus. Go get my phone.”

-Woof!

If there’s any good point,

it’s that I can use it for item collection(?) like this.

-Woof!

“Good boy.”

I took the phone that Cerberus brought me.

[Kang Min-a]

Not particularly surprising call.

Something about the appearance of the first summoning-type item and so on.

Thanks to that, Kang Min-a, who’s in charge of me, has become incredibly busy.

“Hello.”

-Hunter! Have you had your meal?

“Yes. I had sweet and sour pork with jjamppong.”

-Oh, that must have been delicious!

“Sang-jin’s cooking is better than most professional restaurants.”

The sweet and sour pork was properly stir-fried, and the jjamppong was spicy and absolutely perfect.

-Then, how about a cup of coffee? I’ll buy!

“How much does a government official’s salary even amount to…. It’s fine.”

-Oh come on, don’t be like that. It’d be good to get some fresh air too.

“Then please be honest with me.”

-Huh?

“You’re not just calling me out for coffee.”

-Uh, how did you know….

…How could I not know.

“It’s because of the summoning-type item, right? I thought the interview was already finished.”

-Th, that’s right. But it seems the United States has a lot of questions.

“If they’re curious about summoning, wouldn’t it be faster to ask the summoners?”

-It’s more about the item….

“Then wouldn’t it be faster to ask item experts?”

-The item experts also have no information since ‘summoning-type items’ are a first for them too….

“As I mentioned, I don’t know much about it yet either.”

When I chuckled without realizing it,

the quick-witted Kang Min-a quickly got to the point.

-If you cooperate with this matter, the Bureau Chief said he would forcibly lift the [New Guild Restrictions] on Typhoon Guild.

“And?”

-On top of that, he said he would negotiate with the government to help you be free from tax issues for the next 5 years.

Oho.

This is somewhat tempting?

The taxes the government imposes on guilds are quite substantial.

I learned this thanks to Go Ju-hui too.

Individual hunters don’t need to worry about taxes,

but the taxes imposed on guilds are enormous.

Probably to keep guilds from becoming too powerful.

“Just helping isn’t enough.”

-…What if I tell you it’s 99 percent confirmed?

“Will you work hard on the remaining 1 percent, Min-a?”

-Of course.

“….”

I paused for a moment.

Just as Kang Min-a was getting nervous from the not-so-short silence,

“Alright.”

-Re, really?

“When you ask me this earnestly, I have no choice.”

Pretending to be reluctantly okay.

-Thank you, thank you, Hunter! We’ll really do our best!

“Shouldn’t the Bureau Chief be the one thanking me, not you, Min-a….”

-Of course, the Bureau Chief will also express his gratitude separately!

“Then that’s good.”

I’m quite sharp about these things.

“Should I come to the Management Bureau with Cerberus?”

-Yes. We just need to run a few tests at the Management Bureau.

“Understood. Let’s leave right away.”

I didn’t have anything to do anyway.

I should go get some free coffee at the Management Bureau.

“Let’s go, Cerberus.”

-Woof!

I’m taking Cerberus out when,

“Oh, are you going out?”

I ran into Do Sang-jin who was just coming back from grocery shopping.

“Ah, yes. To the Management Bureau for a bit.”

“…Is something wrong?”

Do Sang-jin’s face became slightly serious.

He seems to have gotten a bit sensitive due to guild establishment and various other matters.

“No. I’m just taking Cerberus there for a moment.”

“Ah…”

-Woof!

Do Sang-jin looks back and forth between me and Cerberus, then scratches the back of his head.

“Well then, I’ll be back…”

“Excuse me, Hunter.”

“Yes?”

Do Sang-jin calls out to me without even putting down his shopping basket.

What is it?

Is he going to ask about tonight’s dinner menu?

“About that guy…”

Do Sang-jin subtly points at Cerberus.

“Him? What about him?”

“A name… you should give him one…”

Do Sang-jin slightly lowers his head as if embarrassed.

Unexpected.

He looks like someone who’d only be crazy about exercise, but he’s been caring about Cerberus.

Come to think of it.

When I first showed him Cerberus too.

He immediately boiled chicken breast for him.

Even though this guy doesn’t need anything like that at all.

“A name? He has one. Cerberus.”

“That…”

“Yes?”

“Even so, the name Cerberus seems a bit too much.”

“They say you should give names carelessly like this for good health.”

“Ah…”

“But if it bothers you, Sang-jin…”

I shrugged my shoulders.

“Why don’t you give him a name while we’re at it.”

“Pardon?”

“I can’t think of any other name besides Cerberus.”

“Uh…”

Do Sang-jin hesitates for a moment then opens his mouth.

“Then, how about Black?”

Black?

“Hmm…”

Black because of his black fur?

“Hmm…”

Black or Cerberus.

Aren’t they equally lacking in sincerity?

“Alright. Let’s call him Black.”

I said while holding Cerberus in my arms.

“You’re Black from now on. Got it?”

-Woof!

Do Sang-jin pets Cerber…

No, Black with a pleased expression.

“Black, you have to behave well with your master, okay?”

-Woof woof!

Do Sang-jin. He’s a more tender-hearted character than I thought.

Well, that’s not bad.

“Then, I’ll be back. I’ll eat dinner at home so please prepare it.”

“Yes. Please be careful.”

“Let’s go, Cerber… No, Black.”

I left the dormitory with Black.

* * *

As soon as we arrived at the Management Bureau,

Black underwent various tests.

Probably tests that summoners do…

‘…Since it has nothing to do with me, how would I know what they’re doing.’

All these tests.

To me, they just looked similar to Kang Min-a fondling Black’s soft paw pads.

“By any chance, is it impossible to summon him in his actual size?”

At the researcher’s question, I shook my head.

“He was actual size inside the Tower, but outside the Tower he’s continuously in that state.”

“Wouldn’t it work with a command either?”

Hmm.

Come to think of it, I’ve never tried commanding him.

“Let me try once.”

“Please do.”

“Just in case, everyone please step out first.”

The researchers who were testing leave.

Just me and Black left alone.

“Black.”

-Woof!

“Try coming out in your original form.”

-…!

Black fidgets restlessly and looks around.

He looks exactly like a dog that needs to poop.

-Whine, whine, whine…

Seeing him stomp his feet and whine,

it feels less like he can’t do it at all, and more like something’s not working well.

“It’s okay, so try it.”

-…Woof!

Only then does he stop and widen his eyes, Black.

-Ding.

That’s when it happened.

A notification window appears before my eyes.

Huh?

Huh??

Huh????

-Swoooooosh!

Before I could do anything about it, 1,000 magic stones from my inventory were instantly consumed.

And then,

-Shwaaaaaaah…!

Darkness spreading out with Black at the center.

As the surroundings were covered in pitch-black darkness,

-Flash!

Six red eyes appeared.

-Grrrrrrr….

Along with a familiar growling,

-Thud!

A massive front paw broke through the darkness.

-Swoooosh….

The darkness gradually subsided.

And the ‘Cerberus’ revealed itself.

-Grrrrrrrr….

The ‘real’ Cerberus, baring its teeth and growling,

was so intimidating that I wondered if it was really the same dust ball from before.

“….”

I glanced back behind me.

Beyond the transparent glass window, Management Bureau staff and researchers were watching us.

Every single one of them, without exception, was staring at Black with their mouths hanging wide open.

At this rate, their jaws are going to drop.

“This is it.”

-….

No voice came through the speaker.

Only their shock could be felt in the silence.

I let out a light sigh and looked at Kang Min-a.

“Ms. Kang Min-a.”

“…Y-Yes!”

Kang Min-a finally came to her senses.

Looking at that reaction, the speaker connection seems fine.

“Could you tell them this is how it looks inside the Tower?”

“Ah, y-yes, yes!”

When Kang Min-a said something, the researchers finally snapped out of it too.

“Hunter, they’re asking if it’s okay to approach in this state?”

“Hmm….”

I looked up at Black for a moment.

The left head, the right head, and Geumjjok-i all looked down at me.

It was fine when I met with party members….

“Probably?”

“Ah…!”

“Don’t worry. It follows my commands perfectly, so there won’t be any accidents.”

Then the researchers inside had a long argument.

In the end, not everyone could come in, and only the youngest-looking woman and Kang Min-a entered.

Tsk tsk.

These so-called men are so timid.

“Th-then we’ll continue with the test….”

The researcher proceeded with the test while trembling.

-Grrrrrrr….

Cerberus bared its teeth and remained on guard.

“Shh.”

-Whine….

I immediately made it quiet.

“Oh, be careful of the saliva. That’s acidic liquid.”

“Gasp, yes….”

“I was fine, but just in case.”

-Sizzzzle….

As soon as I said that, saliva dripped down and melted the floor.

“It, it really is acidic liquid.”

Good thing I warned them in advance.

Anyway, the schedule only ended after conducting various tests and examinations on the main body as well.

-Woof!

“…The image difference is really huge.”

Kang Min-a muttered while staring blankly at Black.

“Well, outside the Tower, it’ll mostly be in this form.”

“I wonder if I should say that’s fortunate….”

“Oh, right.”

I said to Kang Min-a, who was poking Black’s soft jelly.

“It took quite a few magic stones to transform into the main body?”

“Of course we should support you with that!”

“Right?”

“Yes. If you tell us how many, I’ll report it and within a few days….”

“1,000.”

“…Pardon?”

Kang Min-a’s face froze solid.

However,

“1,000.”

My answer didn’t change.

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