I Became a Mythical Hunter After Killing the Golden Goblin - Chapter 60

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Chapter 60. Quest (2)
“Oh my! I posted the request, but I never expected anyone to actually accept it. My goodness! Nicky, you came along too!”
“Yep! I followed big brother!”
Shumia took Nicky from my arms with the ease of familiarity and cradled her, then led me forward.
“Rats have made a nest on the rooftop, and they keep appearing. I haven’t been able to go up there for days now. Could you take care of them for me?”
“Is it alright if I kill them?”
“Go ahead. Get rid of all of them.”
I nodded and climbed toward the rooftop. Shumia shuddered at the mention of rats and didn’t follow me up, while our fearless little girl Nicky clung tightly to my pants leg, her eyes wide open with curiosity.
“Now then~where~where could the rats be~~?”
“Nowy then~where~where could the squeakies be~~?”
As I gently stroked Nicky’s head while she adorably mimicked my words, I manifested The Sun’s Eye to locate living creatures.
“There! In that hole!”
“Hole! Hole! Squeakies!”
“Shall we catch the squeakies then?”
“Mm-hmm!”
Normally, I would have simply incinerated all the rats since I dislike touching them, but I couldn’t show such a thing to a young lady. I opened my inventory and rummaged through it for a while before finding and retrieving an item.
“What’s this?”
“A secret box to catch the squeakies.”
Its exact name was Rat Slaughter Box [Advanced-F]. A consumable item created to eliminate rat-type monsters.
Once installed, the scent inside would naturally lure the rats and trap them within the box. It was instant-acting—set it up and within ten minutes, all rats within a certain radius would be enthralled by the scent and drawn inside.
I opened the box’s entrance, imbued it with mana, and then held Nicky as I pressed myself into a corner.
“Now we just wait, and the rats will enter that box on their own.”
“Huh? What?”
“The box will emit a scent that rats love.”
“A scent they love? What kind of scent could it be?”
“Candy scent?”
At my words, Nicky’s eyes—still sucking on the candy I’d given her—sparkled and turned toward the box. She looked ready to dash over and check if there was candy inside, so I laughed and covered her eyes.
“This isn’t candy for Nicky. It’s a candy scent only the rats can enjoy.”
“I see.”
“Why don’t you eat that big candy instead?”
As I chatted with Nicky and waited, roughly thirty rats were soon thrashing about trapped inside the box.
Twenty minutes had passed, and deeming this sufficient, I set Nicky down and summoned The Sun’s power with my abundant mana, incinerating the creatures along with the box.
“Thank you so much! Most players ignore our requests because they don’t pay well, so we usually have to handle things ourselves. We were lucky today.”
“Think nothing of it.”
“Come by around seven o’clock this evening. Bring Nicky with you. I’ll prepare a delicious dinner for you both.”
“Thank you for the kindness. I’ll go accept the next request then.”
“Next quest!”
After that, I was able to complete all ten requests I’d accepted before sunset. Most of the residents expressed goodwill and gratitude toward me.
Naturally. Despite these being trivial requests with little reward, I willingly handled even the bothersome and troublesome tasks, unlike other players. Of course they felt grateful.
Except for one drunk troublemaker who was completely out of it, everyone was kind and warm, and I found the work deeply fulfilling.
My favorability work seemed to be progressing well. After spending the entire day following me around cheerfully, Nicky eventually grew tired and fell asleep on my back. When we arrived at Shumia’s house, I found her husband waiting to greet us.
“Hahaha! Our little celebrity has arrived! Delighted to meet you. I’m Hatera, Shumia’s husband.”
He patted my shoulder enthusiastically and laughed heartily. With his imposing frame and well-defined muscles, it wasn’t difficult to deduce his profession.
“I see you work for the Security Force. You’re in excellent shape.”
At my words, his eyes shifted. With a sinister glint like a fisherman before catching his prey, he chuckled darkly and approached me.
The moment I instinctively stepped back, Shumia burst through the door and struck Hatera’s back with considerable force.
“Stop fooling around and show him inside already! He’s carrying Nicky—what if you hurt her with your antics? Before I report you to the commander inside you, get in here now.”
“Ahem. Come in, then. There are guests joining us for dinner who wanted to meet you. Don’t worry—it won’t be uncomfortable. They think highly of you.”
“Thank you. I’ll come right in.”
I was guided to their dining table, where I encountered a couple already seated.
‘The Security Force Commander and Vice Commander?!’
The two people who were essentially the final objectives of my Quest sat side by side, conversing quietly before turning their attention to my arrival.
Actually, let me correct that. They weren’t looking at me. They were looking at Nicky behind me, drooling in her sleep on a outfit worth hundreds.
“Pleased to meet you. I’m Braymun, serving as the Security Force Commander of Terrarium City.”
“Pleased to meet you. I’m Sillian, serving as the Vice Commander of the Security Force in Terrarium City.”
“Ah… pleased to meet you both. I’m Shin Ju-ha, a Player and Nicky’s adventure companion.”
At my introduction, the two smiled warmly in greeting. Sillian, the Vice Commander and Nicky’s mother, lifted Nicky from my back and gently shook her awake with practiced ease.
Nicky opened her eyes groggily, and upon seeing her parents, she broke into a radiant smile and showered them with affection.
This was a happy household. A family bound together by deep affection. A relationship I could never truly experience.
I suppressed the tears threatening to spill and smiled instead. Simply witnessing this moment made every moment I’d spent with Nicky today feel utterly worthwhile.
“Ah! You must be hungry. I heard you’ve been running quests all day. Come, let’s eat right away.”
“Yes, let’s eat first and talk afterward, Shin Ju-ha.”
The meal was delicious. With roasted whole pig as the main course and countless other dishes overflowing the table, there was no way it could taste anything less than exceptional. Shumia’s culinary skills were equally impressive, and after eating my fill, I quietly stepped outside to catch my breath.
“What are you thinking about?”
The person who followed me outside was none other than Braymun, the Security Force Commander. Unlike Nicky’s adorably cute face, his was cold and stern.
“Nothing much. I was just happy seeing everyone so content.”
“…Do you have no family? If it’s an impertinent question, you needn’t answer.”
“My parents were banished somewhere into the Abyss and have gone missing. My younger sibling has been unconscious for over five years now for reasons unknown.”
At my words, he sighed on my behalf. Finding his reaction amusing, I chuckled and shrugged my shoulders.
“Well, I’m used to it. As long as I do well, everything will work out eventually.”
Yes, I just need to do well. If I grow stronger, I may not be able to undo everything, but I can change much.
Watching me, the Security Force Commander placed a hand on my shoulder.
“Don’t try to bear that burden alone. Everyone finds the weight on their own two shoulders to be the heaviest—even the gods dwelling in those depths cannot escape it. Sometimes it’s not so bad to share the load with others.”
At his words, I smiled and nodded. That’s precisely why I’m building a faction.
I’ve revised my original plan to handle everything alone, and now I’m working to create something like companions(?)
“Thank you for looking after Nicky all day. I’m truly grateful. Both her mother and I have been busy, so the child often feels lonely. I was worried she wouldn’t get along with others, but thanks to you spending the day with her, I was able to work with peace of mind.”
“I enjoyed it too. It was pleasant, and it’s been a long time since I felt such joy.”
It was a different kind of happiness from the excitement of growing stronger and obtaining items. The kind of joy found in everyday moments, perhaps.
At my response, he laughed, turned his body, patted my shoulder, and spoke.
“When you visit the city again tomorrow, come find me. I have a Quest to ask of you. Since you’ve won the heart of our headstrong little princess, I can trust you with it.”
In that instant, a message materialized before me.
〚NO. 478 Underground Aqueduct Monster Subjugation (Advanced-E+) has been unlocked.〛
I’d thought it would take at least several weeks to unlock this Quest, yet it had already opened.
“Then I’ll see you tomorrow.”
With those words, he turned back into the house without hesitation and resumed conversation with his subordinate couple.
“How did this happen?”
I felt bewildered. I’d simply spent a day playing with what seemed like a lonely, adorable girl….
“Perhaps good deeds truly bring their own rewards.”
I let out a soft chuckle, suppressed my emotions by pressing my bloodshot eyes shut, then moved my body toward the Hotel.
“Your finest room for one night.”
“That will be 3,000 coins.”
3,000 purple coins for a single night—equivalent to three million won in real currency. It was expensive, befitting the city’s premier Hotel, but the price was justified.
I entered a suite comparable to the highest-grade accommodations, washed myself, and changed into the clothes I’d prepared.
“Then shall I attend to what remains?”
The process of obtaining the Quest had concluded far more easily than anticipated, so I needed to prepare for tomorrow’s battle.
‘Though it’s Advanced-E+ rank, the difficulty skyrockets if I pursue the route I intend.’
That’s why the one who would eventually obtain this profession must have spent nearly half a year here building strength before attempting it. I don’t know exactly how dangerous it is, but from his interview mentioning that the rank remained unchanged while the grade rose significantly, I’d estimate it falls somewhere between A and S rank.
With proper preparation, that’s entirely manageable. Of course, it won’t be easy. But unlike before, I have grown.
I’ve obtained the Origin-tier stat of Pride, and my abilities have already reached F-70. At this level, I could even spar with D-rank Hunters and hope for victory.
“And this is my final preparation.”
I opened my inventory and withdrew a single ticket. A Grade 0 Merchant Summon Ticket. Knowing that even the divine beings treasure black and white coins and possess only a small amount, I fully understand the value of 10,005 coins—enough to summon a Grade 0 Merchant. Without hesitation, I tore along the perforation line of the ticket.
I tore along the dotted line of the ticket without hesitation, to the point where I could even summon a Grade 0 merchant.
〚A Grade 0 Merchant is being forcibly summoned!〛
〚One random individual from among 5 Grade 0 Merchants will be summoned!〛
〚The Grade 0 Merchant must sell items to the ticket user at standard price.〛
Bright light flooded my vision, and as it faded, a being materialized before me.
“What the heeeck~! Someone actually has a summon ticket? Did I really get stuck with this? Damn this wretched Abyss! My luck is absolutely rotten. Kaaack, ptooey!”
This creature was a race I recognized. More than that—a race I knew far too well.
“A Golden Goblin?”
No, the coloring was far too pale to be called a Golden Goblin. Perhaps a half-breed of some kind?
In any case, this Grade 0 Merchant seemed like quite an unusual character.

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