I Got an Ex-Class Omnipotent System - Chapter 29

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Chapter 29
Chapter 29: Safe Zone Muel (1)
With that message, what had been the interior of a building moments before transformed into a village with an atmosphere reminiscent of medieval civilization.
It was a sight one might only see in comics or films.
Market stalls lined every alley, and various races browsed among them—though it wasn’t just different races.
There were Birdmen who appeared to be a hybrid of animal and human, and others who walked bipedally in bestial forms.
One could also see Elves and Dwarves, races commonly found in fantasy.
Most wore different attire; some dressed similarly to Dohyun, as if from a civilization as advanced as Earth, while others wore outfits that seemed to come from an even more advanced civilization—something you’d only see in science fiction.
Though the majority wore fantasy-style clothing, each detail felt novel and striking to Dohyun, Hanalin, and Jiyuchan.
“…Wow.”
“Whoa.”
“How fascinating.”
Dohyun had tried to quickly observe the countless people and acquire their skills, but perhaps he’d scanned too hastily?
[You have analyzed multiple status windows.]
[You have acquired a total of 320 AP.]
320 AP from merely glancing down the street—wasn’t that incredibly generous?
Unable to observe carefully, he’d only skimmed the surface and failed to acquire any skills, but since this wouldn’t be his only opportunity, Dohyun didn’t concern himself greatly.
As Dohyun scanned the people and accumulated AP abundantly, Hanalin and Jiyuchan were likewise marveling at their surroundings.
Hanalin, being a Mage, was struck by the abundant mana she could sense, while Jiyuchan was astonished by the auras emanating from all around.
Though no single aura or magical power immediately overwhelming them was visible, perhaps due to the diversity of races?
The collective presence felt stronger than any individual power.
As the three continued observing their surroundings, Cheonseongmin, the Party Leader of the Guide Party, cautioned them.
“I’d advise against gawking too much. There are those who’ll target you if you reveal yourself as a newcomer.”
“…?”
“Target us?”
“Huh?”
They understood that combat was prohibited within the Safe Zone village, so what did he mean by targeting?
As Dohyun, Hanalin, and Jiyuchan turned to look at Cheonseongmin, he began guiding them forward while quietly explaining.
“Here in Muel—that is, within the Safe Zone—combat is indeed forbidden, but there are Villains who watch carefully and target you once you leave.”
“There was a Villain attack not long ago, so it’s best to remain vigilant.”
Bangyuri, one of the other members of the Guide Party, added to Cheonseongmin’s explanation.
Realizing that Villains existed even in the Safe Zone, which could be considered the beginning, all three nodded solemnly in acknowledgment.
Then Dohyun suddenly sensed something and turned his head, prompting Jiyuchan and Hanalin to look at him.
Seeing Dohyun focused on something rather than simply observing the unfamiliar sights, both asked with puzzlement.
“What’s wrong?”
“Is something bothering you?”
In response to their questions, Dohyun shrugged casually.
“No, it’s nothing.”
Though both sensed something uncertain in Dohyun’s casual dismissal, they chose not to dwell on it for now.
Dohyun’s party, which had paused their steps, was able to enter the Association Building following the guidance of the Guide Party.
Though not as cramped as I’d feared, the interior was remarkably clean for a medieval-style building, and I found myself satisfied. I’d braced myself for some inconvenience given the archaic architecture, yet there seemed to be nothing particularly troublesome about it.
Moreover, with so few people around, the place felt refreshingly pleasant.
“This is the Lodging Building. Once you finish hunting in the surrounding areas and arrive at this Safe Zone Village, you’re welcome to use it. There are other Hunters here as well, but since there are so few, you can use it freely.”
“Ah, there are fewer people than I expected?”
An Association Hunter answered Jiyuchan’s question.
“Only Hunters affiliated with the Association can use this place, so members of other Guilds cannot access it.”
It made sense—allowing other Guilds to use the Association Dormitory Building would be inappropriate.
Though Jiyuchan had felt somewhat wistful about his temporary Association affiliation, he could now appreciate these unexpected benefits.
Dohyun and Hanalin similarly seemed pleased as they toured the Lodging Building.
After they’d spent some time exploring, they returned to the common area, where the Association Hunters who’d been guiding them issued a warning.
“As I mentioned earlier, recently there have been Villains targeting Hunters from Earth.”
“Hmm, targeting Hunters from Earth?”
“Yes. Hunters from dimensions with no power or weak influence tend to become primary targets and are being hunted down.”
“I see.”
“I’ve heard about it in class, but the atmosphere on the ground is quite different.”
The Association Hunters nodded in agreement at Jiyuchan’s final remark.
Something about the statement that Hunters from Earth without power or influence were easy targets struck a nerve with me.
In other words, they were easy prey. Recalling the stares I’d felt before entering the building, I fell into thought for a moment.
According to Analysis, they were indeed Villains.
While I was lost in thought, Hanalin also fell into contemplation and asked the Association Hunter a question.
“Is there a pattern to their methods?”
Know your enemy and know yourself, and you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. Hanalin asked to put this principle into practice, but unfortunately, the answer that came back was unsatisfying.
“Beyond the fact that they target Hunters after hunts, we haven’t discovered anything else yet.”
“They’re so cunning and don’t appear every time. The characteristic is that they move like assassins, but among the Heterogeneous Beings active in this Safe Zone, there are so many races capable of moving like assassins….”
“We can’t pinpoint them, and forcing multiple parties to hunt together continuously as a preventive measure would be inefficient, so we’re in a difficult situation.”
“Guild members are made to travel with those responsible for safety, which has prevented threats in this section, so recently there haven’t been any incidents.”
Listening to this unsatisfying explanation, my expression—along with Jiyuchan’s and Hanalin’s—turned grim.
I’d heard that the environment was quite harsh for Earth Hunters, but seeing it firsthand, the atmosphere was far more serious than expected, and I couldn’t feel good about it.
Rather, we exchanged looks of displeasure, and the Association Hunter nodded as if understanding our sentiment.
Since this was an F-rank Zone, Hunters of higher ranks couldn’t come here, and those with abilities exceeding this rank would suffer a burden, making it critically problematic that there were no Association personnel to protect them.
Because of this, the Association Hunters wore expressions of frustration that some of their own had fallen victim to these Villains.
“That’s why we’ll accompany you whenever you go hunting.”
“These villains tend to avoid groups that are too large anyway.”
“We’d appreciate it if you could cooperate with us, even if it’s inconvenient.”
The Guide Party members all said the same thing, as they knew well the capabilities of the three, but Association policy wouldn’t allow them to act otherwise.
Hanalin and Jiyuchan nodded in agreement, and though my expression became somewhat peculiar, I nodded as well.
Though I’d just seen something, I showed no particular reaction.
Rather, it was Hanalin and Jiyuchan who seemed to be burning with motivation.
Watching the two of them, I let out a small laugh and briefly pondered internally.
Since I was already here, I’d need to stay for at least a week.
So from the first day, I wavered on whether to hunt or rest, but my deliberation didn’t last long.
‘Why not?’
It felt wasteful to simply rest immediately upon arrival.
When I flashed a peculiar smile, Hanalin and Jiyuchan seemed to understand its meaning, their expressions hardening with resolve, and as expected—
“Could you guide us to the Hunting Ground?”
At my immediate request, Hanalin and Jiyuchan exhaled soft sighs as if they’d anticipated this, while the Guide Party couldn’t help but regard me with expressions of mild surprise.
Typically, the first day was reserved for rest and acclimation, but it seemed the unprecedented early discharge recipient was indeed something different.
Cheonseongmin, the Party Leader of the Guide Party, nodded as he observed me.
“I shall guide you.”
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Safe Zone Muel.
This place, commonly called the Village of Muel, possessed barren terrain that could be described as desolate.
More precisely, it was a landscape formed as a plateau within the Badlands.
If one were to recall the Grand Canyon in the United States, the sensation would be roughly similar.
The scenery was so magnificent that one couldn’t help but marvel at the environment unfolding before them.
Even the Heterogeneous Beings arriving from other dimensions exhaled gasps of wonder at this landscape, so its splendor was certain regardless of human standards.
Given such a place, Muel’s resources and goods were hardly abundant.
Food could be managed by consuming edible Monsters, but for other necessary supplies, it was one of those villages where self-sufficiency was largely required.
It could be called a poor settlement for a village that had emerged in a Safe Zone.
Consequently, it had become a favored location for Hunters from Earth, which had only been connected to the Black Gate for fifteen years and possessed few points.
In such harsh terrain, a party of six Earth-origin Hunters stood observing lizards with earthen-hued skin kicking up dust clouds as they raced across the Badlands in the distance.
“They are Stone Lizards. These creatures possess scales as hard as stone, so their defensive capability is considerable.”
“It’s important to target the gaps between the scales when attacking.”
“Especially be cautious of their tail attacks. It’s as hard as a mace, and taking one blow is no trivial matter.”
It was none other than my party, having set out on our first hunt alongside the Guide Party.
Though this was our first combat since entering the Black Gate, neither I nor Hanalin nor Jiyuchan displayed expressions of great tension or fear.
Rather, confidence was evident in our bearing.
Especially in me.
As I observed ten Stone Lizards charging toward us, as expected—
[You analyze the ‘Stone Lizard’.]
[You have analyzed its weakness.]
[You have analyzed the skill ‘Hardening [F]’ from the ‘Stone Lizard’.]
[This is a skill below the standard threshold.]
[You acquire the skill without consuming AP (Analysis Points).]
[You acquire the skill ‘Hardening [F]’.]
[Due to the acquired skill, your maximum health permanently increases by +1.]
Satisfied with the messages, I loosened my body lightly.
Though this was my first hunt, I somehow glanced back at my party members before preparing for combat and spoke to them.
“Shall we go?”
“Let’s do it.”
“I’ll go first.”
With those words from Hanalin, a magical circle unfurled in the midair.

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