I Got an Ex-Class Omnipotent System - Chapter 176

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Chapter 176
176: Do You Know Martial Arts? (2)
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Apartments with a view of the Hangang River had long been a symbol of aspiration even before the Black Gate appeared—a dream home for countless people. Dohyun didn’t particularly harbor romantic notions about housing, but he understood well enough that an apartment overlooking the Hangang River represented success.
When he’d first heard they were visiting Seoul Forest Trimaze, an apartment complex located in Seongsu-dong, his mindset had been nothing more than: ah, we’re going to see a famous building.
But standing here in person, the reality proved entirely different.
“Wow.”
The old saying held true—seeing it in person was worth a thousand words. No matter how much he’d heard about its fame or reputation, nothing had prepared him for the actual sight. Now that I was here, the difference was unmistakable.
The expansive view of the Hangang River stretching across the floor-to-ceiling windows was enough to stir something deep within my chest. As I gazed at the river view, blinking in wonder, I couldn’t help but gasp in admiration.
Witnessing this vista, I felt something beyond mere satisfaction—a genuine sense of pride. No wonder they called it a symbol of success.
As I stood there marveling, the Real Estate Agent sidled up beside me, sharing in the view before speaking softly.
“Beautiful, isn’t it?”
“Yes, it’s even better than I imagined.”
“Then….”
The Real Estate Agent began preparing to coax me further, ready to discuss the facilities and advantages of this place. After all, the commission from selling even this one unit would be substantial. Just as she was about to launch into her pitch, I cut her off.
“I’ll take it.”
“…Pardon?”
“I’m buying it.”
“Oh….”
Even among Hunters who earned considerable income, most approached transactions of this magnitude with careful deliberation. Yet here was someone agreeing so readily?
The Real Estate Agent, momentarily flustered by my response, quickly seized the opportunity and replied eagerly.
“Ah! Then I’ll contact the owner right away!”
Pitter-patter-patter.
I watched the Real Estate Agent scurry off, phone already in hand as she called the owner, but I paid it little mind.
Instead, I spent the time drinking in more of the panoramic view, thoroughly satisfied.
‘I love this place.’
Until now, I’d only spent money on my family, never truly investing in myself. But now, purchasing my first home, the feeling was peculiar—not in a bad way, but rather touching and deeply fulfilling.
A warm, proud sensation that filled my chest.
‘All thanks to Analysis.’
It had only been seventy-five days since my awakening, yet I attributed one hundred percent of my meteoric rise to Analysis.
One could argue that my own effort played a role, but consider this: without Analysis, I would never have possessed the drive to work this hard in the first place. The credit belonged entirely to Analysis.
Of course, Hanalin and Jiyuchan were also reaping the benefits of Analysis.
Despite their natural talents, without my coaching through Analysis, they would never have kept pace with my progress.
While I’d been spreading my efforts across all stats, making my growth slightly slower in some areas, I was still advancing faster than either of them. Everything I’d accomplished stemmed from Analysis.
‘Good. This is good.’
I hadn’t even signed the contract yet, and even after doing so, I’d need time for cleaning and furniture shopping, so I’d be staying in my one-room apartment for a while longer. But the thought that this apartment would soon be mine filled me with indescribable joy.
As I stood there, the Real Estate Agent returned swiftly, beaming with a broad smile.
“The owner has agreed to the sale! But they’re not available right now—they’re asking if tomorrow around lunchtime works for you?”
“Yes, that’s fine. I’ll come back to the Real Estate Agency tomorrow at lunch then.”
“Of course!”
After finishing my conversation with the Real Estate Agent, I left the apartment. The Hangang River view tried to keep me there until the very end, but since it would be mine tomorrow anyway, I left without hesitation.
As I stepped into the elevator, the Real Estate Agent began explaining various things about the building.
“The community facilities here at Seoul Forest Trimaze are quite excellent, so if you have time today, I’d recommend taking a look around. There are many Hunters here, so it’s a great place to network. I’m sure you already have plenty of connections, but still…”
“Oh, thank you.”
I smiled genuinely at the Real Estate Agent’s friendly chatter. In an apartment like this, high-ranking Hunters would naturally be living here, so even just observing them would be worthwhile.
With that, I said goodbye to the Real Estate Agent, promising to see her tomorrow, and set out to explore the community facilities around this place.
However.
『Choe Kihwan』
『Trait: ×』
『Skills』
▶「×」
『Stats』
▶「Strength: 2」
▶「Agility: 3」
▶「Stamina: 2」
▶「Mana: 0」
‘Hmm.’
Surprisingly, I didn’t see many Hunters around here. I wondered if it was because I was outside the community facilities, so I approached the dining hall nearby.
I wondered if I could use it without having moved in yet, but there was a notice explaining that non-residents could use the facilities if they paid—though at double the price. Since I wasn’t someone without money, I didn’t worry much about it and simply entered the dining hall.
The dining hall was larger than expected and had a noticeably luxurious atmosphere unlike typical restaurants, which left me somewhat bewildered.
In fact.
“Will it be just one person?”
“Yes.”
“I’ll show you to your table.”
A polite and courteous Waiter came to guide me, and I was astounded. It wasn’t even 10 AM yet, and there was a professional Waiter on duty. Moreover, the dining hall appeared quite full of customers.
The dining hall was a buffet-style restaurant with diverse offerings, and seeing it was at least twice the size of a typical wedding hall buffet, I swallowed hard and blinked in amazement.
I never expected it to be this impressive. My one-room apartment was also in Seongsu, just minutes away from here, yet an entirely different world had unfolded within such a short distance.
So that’s why people say you have to earn money first, I thought.
As I arrived at my assigned table while marveling inwardly, the Waiter kindly explained things to me.
“Have you visited our dining hall before?”
“No, I haven’t.”
“Then allow me to explain briefly. If you’d like to order any specific menu items, food, or beverages, you can place an order through the pre-order tablet here, and you’re free to use the buffet as well.”
“Ah, yes.”
“Thank you for visiting. I hope you enjoy your meal.”
The Waiter remained polite and courteous throughout, and I, not quite adjusted to this level of service, was about to operate the tablet to check the pre-order options when I sensed someone approaching.
It wasn’t just someone passing by—it was clearly someone approaching me directly. When I turned my head to look, the Real Estate Agent’s words about a difficult Hunter came to mind.
Sharp eyes, and long dark circles beneath them that made the expression seem even more intense and sensitive.
I wondered if this was an extremely picky person, but I couldn’t understand why they would approach me.
Thinking they might have come to complain since I wasn’t a resident, I watched as they approached quickly and spoke to me.
“Do you know about martial arts?”
“???”
What is this guy doing?
It was the moment Dohyun encountered someone even more eccentric than himself.
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Seoul Forest Trimaze, located in Seongsu-dong, had long been famous as a residence for celebrities and other notable figures, but in recent times it had become even more renowned as a haven for Hunters.
While exceptionally famous Hunters or those ranked B-rank and above—the so-called elite—moved to even more prestigious apartments, it was undeniable that Seoul Forest Trimaze remained a desirable residence for most accomplished Hunters.
Jang Minhoo was one of them.
Though not yet at the B-rank level considered elite, he was a C-rank Hunter and a member of the Ilseong Guild, making him skilled enough to reside here. However.
‘Sigh.’
With his sharp demeanor and the way he glanced around suspiciously, even ordinary Hunters began avoiding him. Since Jang Minhoo held the highest rank among the Hunters living here, it was hardly surprising that others would notice and steer clear.
This had spawned rumors of a difficult Hunter living in the complex—though in truth, Jang Minhoo had done nothing particular to anyone.
Of course, anyone would feel intimidated by someone scanning their surroundings with such piercing eyes, but there was a reason for it.
‘There’s no one here worth using.’
As a C-rank Hunter and member of the Ilseong Guild, Jang Minhoo held another position: he was a Hunter Scout for the Ilseong Guild, which explained why he scrutinized other Hunters so intently.
Typically, non-Hunters served as scouts, but Jang Minhoo’s case was exceptional. His superior mana sensitivity and keen perception allowed him to assess others’ strength with remarkable accuracy, which is why the Ilseong Guild had entrusted him with the scouting role.
Of course, not a single person had yet satisfied Jang Minhoo’s exacting standards.
Still, he made the effort. Since the Ilseong Guild had sponsored his residence at the Guild House, allowing him to move in without spending a single won, he continued his scouting duties out of loyalty to the guild.
Then, this very morning as he was about to have breakfast.
“Huh?”
He encountered Dohyun. The moment Jang Minhoo spotted him, he approached and asked directly.
“Do you know martial arts?”
Clearly, his scouting talent was lacking.

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