I Became a Mythical Hunter After Killing the Golden Goblin - Chapter 74

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Chapter 74. Incomplete Elixir of Immortality
As I emerged from the Abyss Portal, the stifling air of Earth rushed through my nostrils—a stark contrast to the pristine atmosphere of Terrarium. The scent of my home world.
“Sixteen days. It’s been that long.”
I hadn’t anticipated the Mythic-grade Quest would consume so much time, yet here I was.
‘That incident is coming soon.’
This was precisely why I’d abandoned the chain of Mythic-grade Quests and returned to Earth.
The Monster Wave—a phenomenon where creatures poured forth from North Korea, the land known as the Demonic Realm.
The catalyst was the Calamity-grade monster dwelling atop Baekdu Mountain: the Imoogi. This creature sought ascension through ten thousand years of cultivation, yearning to become a dragon. The problem was that its method of accumulating power was fundamentally evil.
Every decade, it emerged and, from its seat upon Baekdu Mountain, commanded the monsters inhabiting North Korea and portions of China to commit mass slaughter.
This phenomenon was called the Monster Wave. But why did I concern myself with this particular one?
‘For some reason, the Imoogi revealed itself directly during this Monster Wave, and both the Spear Emperor from China and Dangun Cheonje from our nation stepped forward to finally capture it.’
Because this Monster Wave would be the last. Yet I wasn’t participating merely because it was the final one.
When the Calamity-grade Imoogi fell to the hands of two SS-rank Hunters, it left behind a single Dungeon.
The Tower of Ascension—a rare, special-type Dungeon imbued with the Imoogi’s lifelong aspiration to ascend as a dragon. Moreover, it was a permanent Dungeon, not a one-time instance.
Furthermore, it would become the Dungeon from which all Hunters in the future received the most aid.
I didn’t know how many floors it had or what exact monsters lurked within. But given that every Hunter who entered the Tower of Ascension grew by at least one tier, there had to be something worthwhile inside.
That’s why I would participate in this Monster Wave. Those who dealt sufficient damage to the Imoogi would receive special additional beneficial effects.
Of course, I didn’t know the details. Back then, I’d just awakened and was enslaved under those corporate bastards—I had no time to learn such things.
But it was certain that it was a privilege related to the Tower of Ascension.
‘I’ll use Longinus.’
Even a Calamity-grade monster could be killed in a single strike if Longinus was activated to just 30-40%. Of course, reaching 30% would take at least several days, making that impossible. Using time acceleration to activate it to around 10% should suffice.
I could deal adequate damage. Even with time acceleration, I’d need several hours of activation, but it was manageable.
‘Since only I know the Imoogi will appear, I’ll just handle the Monster Wave appropriately, slip away, and activate it.’
The problem was that my power would be exposed to everyone. No matter how I tried to hide while throwing Longinus, I couldn’t completely conceal it.
In raids, upon success, contribution rankings were made public and rewards distributed accordingly.
I could solve the name issue by obtaining a Nickname Creation right, but my identity… Anyway, I had about a week left to find a solution to this problem.
If I recalled correctly, the Changsung Guild was also participating in this Monster Wave, along with several S-rank Hunters who were my enemies.
I couldn’t expose my full power to them. I immediately hailed a taxi waiting in front of the Abyss and headed toward the Miracle Guild.
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“My goodness! It’s been quite a while since you’ve visited. It looks like you’ve ventured into the Abyss. Did you achieve satisfactory results?”
As I entered the Miracle Guild, I encountered Guild Master Ki So-young, who smiled and posed the question. I responded with a nod.
Fortunately, I had needed to speak with her anyway, so the timing was perfect.
“Are you busy? I have matters to discuss—requests to make and a business proposal to present.”
At my words, Ki So-young’s eyes widened. She dismissed the healers behind her with a single gesture and led me to her office.
“Tea? A beverage? Or perhaps coffee?”
“Water will suffice.”
Ki So-young brewed her coffee, handed me a bottle of mineral water, and then took a seat across from me.
“Well then, what might our esteemed honorary director be asking for? What proposal do you have in mind?”
“If you have any high-quality recovery-type skill books, I’d like to purchase them from you.”
At my words, Ki So-young’s eyes widened. She leaned back against the sofa, stroked her chin as she regarded me, and then let out an amused chuckle.
“Do you have any idea what kind of price we’d demand for such a thing?”
“I can match most reasonable sums.”
“That won’t be nearly enough. What if I were to give you the highest-grade skill book the guild keeps in reserve—one I’m unwilling to part with? What then?”
At her words, I let out my own amused laugh, as if her concern were beneath consideration, and spoke.
“Even if it’s a legendary-grade skill book, I can afford it. Don’t worry.”
It was the truth. The second Golden Auction would have concluded by now. Several trillion won should have been transferred to my account.
Moreover, this auction had even showcased 100% pure Mithril. Combined with the remaining funds, I likely possessed at least seven trillion won, didn’t I?
Among all skill books in existence, there was nothing I couldn’t purchase. Yet I doubted the Miracle Guild possessed anything of that caliber.
Perhaps reading the confidence in my words, Ki So-young, slightly taken aback, uncrossed her legs and abandoned her playful demeanor, nodding seriously.
“I’ll consider that matter. The guild’s skill books aren’t easily exported, you see. Even though you’re an honorary director, it’s a position granted in name only, and you haven’t demonstrated substantial achievements yet.”
At that, I chuckled once more. This too worked in my favor.
“Then I’ll provide results. Here’s my second proposal: I’ll impart my techniques and knowledge to you. In return, the Miracle Guild will grant me greater royalties and equity.”
The moment I obtained this, the first thing that came to mind was naturally my younger brother. An opportunity to escape the confining capsule that left him dependent and helpless.
Next came thoughts of business. This knowledge and technique were worth far more than their weight in gold.
After all, this was the knowledge of a transcendent who had once ascended to the rank of Arch Mage and had contracted with the Divine Seat—a demon and Fallen Angel—to become a dark mage.
Incomplete knowledge of immortality. And an incomplete elixir of eternal life.
Of course, compared to true immortality, such knowledge was laughably trivial. The Old Man had merely given it a grandiose name while filling it with nothing but techniques to merely prolong his own existence.
Yet even so, that knowledge wasn’t entirely disconnected from immortality. After all, I had achieved partial success in transcending the concept of death, and I possessed the Achievement of extending the concept of life itself.
That’s why the System had approved such an absurd name.
‘If true immortality were a power…’
Wouldn’t that be an Authority? At minimum, an Authority of the Golden Tower’s caliber.
In any case, what I meant to convey was this: if the Miracle Guild were to use this knowledge for those who desired to extend their lives?
Unlike the Old Man’s infinite extension, merely ten years would be entirely feasible. I could maintain the weakening bodies of those in comas, like my younger brother, without deterioration.
It would be a venture that transcended humanity itself. It was no exaggeration to say it could elevate the Miracle Guild from merely South Korea’s finest healer guild to the world’s greatest in a single stride.
However, I needed to be cautious. This knowledge was both poison and excess.
“The knowledge I impart must never be known to anyone else. Only Guild Master Ki So-young and Min Cho-rong—just the two of you—may learn it. I cannot permit anyone beyond that.”
Should this knowledge become known, countless would target me. Powerful figures craving even a single additional day would covet it, and aging Hunters desperate to explore the Abyss for even a moment longer would hunger for it.
Yes, this knowledge was equivalent to—no, surpassed—pure gold or 100% pure Mithril.
At my grave and resolute words, Ki So-young listened intently.
“The knowledge I will provide is the knowledge of life extension.”
“What the hell!”
Ki So-young jolted to her feet, startled by the words that tumbled from my lips. It was that significant.
“Don’t worry. I’ll install all the necessary safeguards. I’ll only give you a small fragment of this knowledge.”
Ultimately, extending one’s lifespan requires an imperfect elixir of immortality—absolutely essential. In truth, the very core of a dark mage’s research centers on crafting that elixir.
‘Sourcing the materials won’t be easy.’
But judging by the enormous quantity the old man possessed and the additional amount I received as compensation, there was no need to create more.
I watched Ki So-young’s heated reaction and waited for her to compose herself. Before long, she had regained her equilibrium and returned fully to her role as Guild Master, asking me numerous questions, which I answered with sincerity.
“In the end, if I don’t supply the elixir of immortality, the life-extension technique becomes incomplete. And replicating the elixir? That’s impossible. It’s beyond what Earthlings can achieve without the System’s aid.”
Ki So-young nodded in understanding. After a long moment of deliberation, she finally spoke.
“I can’t make this decision alone. I’ll discuss it with the guild’s key executives and decide then. They’ll probably all agree. The problem is, even if they do, there’s definitely someone out there targeting us.”
“Request assistance from the Dangun Guild.”
At my words, Ki So-young’s eyes narrowed. She seemed to be asking if I knew something.
“I’m aware. That Dangun Cheonje harbors unrequited feelings for you.”
Remarkably, the beautiful woman before me was the object of Dangun Cheonje’s affection—South Korea’s greatest Hunter and master of the nation’s premier family.
The fact that Dangun Guild members were dispatched to the Miracle Guild was entirely due to Dangun Cheonje’s goodwill.
“Of course, leverage that fact, but provide adequate compensation in return. The wealth and connections we’ll accumulate will be extraordinary—enough to expand globally. I could introduce you to a few contacts of mine, but they can’t be fully trusted. For now, Dangun Cheonje would make an excellent shield.”
I hesitated before speaking my final words, but ultimately I did.
“And don’t you harbor feelings for Dangun Ji-hyuk as well?”
In the not-too-distant future, the two of them would openly declare their relationship, become engaged within six months, and marry shortly after—living happily together and even having children before my regression.
Ki So-young regarded me silently. Her gaze held multitudes.
In truth, I hadn’t intended to expose secrets this way using knowledge of the future, but for the sake of business, it was necessary.
Knowing this, Ki So-young wouldn’t reproach me.
“I apologize for revealing the secret. Think it over carefully. I’d be satisfied if my younger sibling could find even a little more comfort through this technology.”
After all, while money matters, what’s most important to me is my sibling’s wellbeing.
After those words, I left her to her thoughts and exited the room, quickly checked on my younger sibling, and then headed toward the Black Market.

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