Something Keeps Appearing in My Subspace - Chapter 24

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24. Decaying Temple (3)
[Occupational Skill Acquisition Voucher]
Most Hunters gained additional job-related skills as their levels increased.
Just as the Mage who awakened in my Gate had obtained the Tremor Magic spell.
There were no fixed rules governing this.
It varied from person to person. Some could acquire a skill at level 2, others at level 20. Or perhaps never at all.
‘I’ve never been particularly fortunate in that regard.’
I understood it to some extent. Rare occupations tended to grant fewer skills than common ones.
Regardless, in such circumstances, an Occupational Skill Acquisition Voucher? Nothing could have been more valuable to me.
In truth, this was rarer than an Escape Secretary.
The drop rate alone was absurd. Just look at what emerged from slaying the Evil God. The probability was infinitesimal.
It was an item obtainable only after defeating an Evil God—a mere remnant of one, at that.
With such a low drop rate, the number of these items circulating on the market was even scarcer than Escape Secretaries.
‘If the gacha rolls well, it’s a jackpot.’
Hunters who only cleared safe Gates below their level had no use for Escape Secretaries, so those items appeared on the market.
But an Occupational Skill Acquisition Voucher? A favorable roll could reverse one’s entire life.
Even when these items rarely appeared on the market, multiple nations would compete for them. They were typically awarded to each country’s greatest Hunter.
That was precisely why neither Mister nor I had ever received an Occupational Skill Acquisition Voucher, despite being considered elite prospects.
“Wait, how did an Occupational Skill Acquisition Voucher even drop here?”
Mister let out a hollow laugh.
“It’s possible. We destroyed the remnant of an Evil God. Gods aren’t exactly common. Besides, without me, you wouldn’t have even encountered the Evil God in the first place.”
“That’s true.”
Mister nodded in agreement with my words.
“But if your occupation is one that transforms Gates, I’m not sure if that’s good or bad.”
“I suppose we should consider it fortunate?”
We possessed superior stats compared to Hunters of the same level. We also wielded top-tier rare occupations.
As long as we didn’t encounter another absurd Gate transformation like that level 90 incident, we could continue growing stronger at an accelerated pace.
“I’ll need to train even harder to overcome this.”
“You’ll have to. Things might become even more difficult.”
Mister nodded at my words and patted my shoulder.
“Congratulations anyway. I’m dying of envy, kid.”
“Envious? You have three occupational skills. I need to catch up to you.”
At my jest, Mister burst into hearty laughter.
“So you’re going to use it now?”
“Of course.”
I used the Occupational Skill Acquisition Voucher without hesitation. My heart pounded with anticipation.
[Using Occupational Skill Acquisition Voucher.]
This was the moment I’d been waiting for.
Please, let it be a good skill….
S-rank! Or at least A-rank!
“Yes!”
Upon confirming the result, I couldn’t help but let out a cheer.
[You have acquired Leap (A-Rank) Lv1.]
Information flooded my mind—knowledge of how to use Leap.
“Yes!”
“What? What is it? Did you get something good?”
“A-Rank! It’s A-Rank!”
“What? A-Rank?”
Mister was equally startled. We clenched our fists and shook them in celebration. It was only natural to rejoice together when a gacha pull succeeded.
“What skill is it?”
“It’s called Leap—it’s like teleportation.”
I immediately activated Leap.
In an instant, I moved behind Mister.
“Wow, damn! You vanished right before my eyes!”
“Pretty cool, right?”
The range I could move with Leap was twenty meters—the extent of my spatial sense.
Of course, I could achieve a similar effect with Subspace. But the performance was different.
Considering the time it takes for Subspace to open, it’s delayed by more than just one beat—it’s at least two beats behind.
But Leap moves space instantaneously upon activation. In combat, its utility is on an entirely different level.
For instance, if I used Leap while swinging or thrusting a blade, the opponent likely wouldn’t even perceive it before taking the hit.
It’s the kind of thing where I could dodge a massive attack and land a counter in the same motion.
“This is genuinely jackpot, isn’t it?”
“It is.”
“Man, I need to get something out of this too.”
“Don’t lament just yet.”
“Huh?”
I pointed to the corrupted spear from before. I had shattered the black jewel, and the ominous aura of the evil god had vanished.
It had been dull and blackened before, but now its color had returned.
“There’s still this.”
“Right, there is.”
Mister gazed at the spear and let out an exclamation.
“Wow.”
His expression was filled with wonder. Wait—what kind of specs does it have?
[Aegil’s Spear (C-Rank)]
-A spear once wielded by a devout Holy Knight. Though its sanctity remains dormant, it has been influenced to become exceptionally sturdy and sharp.
-Capable of inflicting fatal damage upon evil entities.
-Upon equipping: Strength, Agility, Vitality +1. Spirit, Mana +2.
Insane.
Mister’s amazement was justified. The specs were absurd. Just the stat increases alone were worth two levels of progression.
“C-Rank? Wasn’t it D-Rank before?”
“It must be because it’s in a corrupted state. Wow, that’s insane.”
Mister exclaimed once more. I understood perfectly. A C-grade spear from a Gate recommended for levels 16-20 was far more than just a lucky find.
My Flowing Stream Sword was a D-grade weapon. It was fair to say I’d pulled the maximum possible from the Ruins Gate.
“You should use it, Mister. I already consumed my Occupation Skill Acquisition Voucher.”
“Much appreciated.”
“Of course. This works out perfectly. Your weapon was E-grade, right? A Dragon Knight should be wielding at least a C-grade spear.”
“That’s true enough.”
Mister chuckled, drool dripping from the corner of his mouth.
“A C-grade spear with an A-grade skill, and 10 Magic Power stat. Did we really strike this kind of jackpot in the Ruins?”
“It’s more than just striking it rich. We hit an absolute goldmine.”
“You need to renegotiate your contract, don’t you? An A-grade skill is no joke. Call Park Seo-ung the moment we get out of here.”
“Should I ask for another 100 billion won?”
“You should demand at least 200 billion more.”
We laughed together.
“Should we test out the skill and spear?”
“I’ve been waiting for you to say that.”
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[Gate ‘Decaying Temple’ subjugation complete.]
[Experience acquired.]
[Level increased.]
Two levels gained, an A-grade skill, and a C-grade spear.
This expedition had been far more satisfying than my initial expectations before entering the Ruins.
* * *
[Space Mage and Dragon Knight both achieved D-grade. Space Mage breaks the all-time record for fastest advancement once again.]
-Seriously, how is this speed even possible?
-It’s making me feel robbed;; It took me like 2 years to hit D-grade
┗D-grade in 2 years? That’s because you…
┗lol
┗huh?
┗lollollollollollol
-I heard they went to the Ruins. Wonder what they got?
By subjugating the Desolate Ruins, both Mister and I managed to reach D-grade. While Mister had been working toward it for some time, this was yet another record-breaking achievement for me.
I received congratulatory messages not only from Park Seo-ung, the Association President’s Secretary, but also from Seo-ung from the Iron Wall Guild whom I’d met before.
I felt particularly grateful toward the Iron Wall Guild. While it had been a dangerous place, the gift they’d provided meant I’d gained a great deal.
It wasn’t for nothing that Ruins Gates were so popular. I simply hoped I’d have the chance to venture into one again later.
‘I kept quiet about the evil god for now.’
Just as items emerged from within my Subspace, the fact that my occupation caused Gate mutations remained hidden.
It wasn’t something I could easily reveal anyway.
In any case, when I advanced to D-rank, the Hunter Association transferred 10 billion won to my account. It was exactly as specified in the additional contract terms.
D-rank: 10 billion won. C-rank: 20 billion won. B-rank: 50 billion won. A-rank: 70 billion won. The higher the rank, the greater the compensation.
‘More money is always better.’
For now, I’d been fortunate enough to acquire elixirs and weapons, but as my rank increased, the unit cost of necessary items would skyrocket.
For that reason alone, I needed to accumulate every last won I could.
-That bastard has no manners, hope he fails
┗Seriously, you’re pathetic…. The Space Mage won’t collapse just because you say so
┗But why does the Space Mage even have antis? It’s not like he’s devoted to external activities like those unlikeable types.
┗You don’t know? He’s S+ rank and handsome
“Lol, when I saw the photo during the contract, he looked fair-skinned though”
He looks like a shameless, parasitic bastard.
“A gigolo? You’re praising him to the skies lol”
Well, not all the comments were positive. But I didn’t particularly mind. When I was wandering the streets, I’d endured far worse words and stares.
Besides, the “no manners” remarks had started after I blocked Daeup’s calls, so I suspected they were coming from that side anyway.
And plenty of hunters more successful than me have antis too. Even Korea’s number one, Shin Chang, has people who view him unfavorably.
Of course, those spreading negativity hide behind anonymity. If they were identified, they could end up on a blacklist.
“Hye, did you finish moving everything?”
I was lying on the sofa scrolling through my phone when Mister came in.
“I don’t have much stuff anyway.”
Today was moving day. From a one-room apartment to a luxury 50-pyeong apartment—it felt surreal.
My move had gone quickly. The appliances and furniture had already been delivered.
I’d essentially just brought myself. I hadn’t even called a moving company, using my Subspace instead.
Mister was similar. He’d replaced almost everything new. Though since it was a household, he did have some items he’d been using.
“True. Should we order lunch? Pick between jjajangmyeon or jjamppong.”
“Jjamppong, please.”
Mister and I were in adjacent units. Apparently, these apartments were originally provided for hunters invited from abroad.
Since we were teammates, it worked out well.
I was fine with it too. My sister-in-law had even told me to come eat at Mister’s place whenever.
“You’re heading to the gym after eating, right?”
“Of course.”
Mister had obtained a C-rank spear while I’d acquired an A-rank skill. Before entering the next Gate, I needed time to adapt.
* * *
I’d divided my Subspace into three main zones.
Zone 1 was for defense. It was a method I’d devised after encountering the Flame Sentinel before. It was long horizontally but short vertically, so it didn’t take up much space.
Zone 2 was Yong-yong’s living quarters. There were Yong-yong’s exclusive cushions and toys.
There were other miscellaneous items too, but not many.
Zone 3 held most of my supplies. Food in particular was stored entirely in Zone 3.
Since time flowed when Yong-yong was in the Subspace, I kept provisions separate.
‘By dividing the zones, time stops in each one.’
Buying steel racks and organizing them had been tedious, but now everything was quite convenient.
Since I know where the item is located, I can retrieve it immediately.
The door I’d just opened led to Zone 3. I’d entered to store the Holy Stone.
After the last Gate subjugation, I’d carelessly placed Yong-yong together in Zone 2.
‘I briefly considered giving it to Min-seok.’
Ultimately, I decided to keep it myself. It wasn’t something already known like the Hwajeong Jade, and they’d said it possessed ‘holiness.’
I judged that I might need it someday.
‘Where should I put it?’
As I pondered this, the crystal sphere caught my eye—the one containing the previous princess’s legacy.
Since both were spherical objects of similar shape, the moment I placed the Holy Stone beside it—
Crack!
The Holy Stone and crystal sphere reacted. A blue radiance began to shimmer across the crystal sphere as I felt a surge of mana.
“What… what is this?”
In my confusion, an unfamiliar voice echoed.
-Greetings, new princess. Chuton offers his respects.
The voice emanated from the crystal sphere containing the previous princess’s legacy.

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