Something Keeps Appearing in My Subspace - Chapter 245

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245. The Great Han Hye
—Light! It’s breaking! Ja-tan! What’s happening to Ja-tan…!
As the brilliant flash of Calamity Burst faded, Kim Jung-do’s eyes gleamed with intensity.
—The fissure, it’s growing wider! I can see inside now! But the worms are attacking! Hunter Han Hye, you need to escape…!
Kim Jung-do’s words caught in his throat the instant Han Hye leaped directly into the fissure of Ja-tan’s carapace.
Those watching the broadcast reacted with similar bewilderment.
—?
—What the hell?
—??
—Huh?
Before anyone could even comprehend Han Hye’s intent in diving into Ja-tan’s shell, Ja-tan’s anguished screams filled the air.
“Kiiiieeeeek!”
Dozens, hundreds of worms shrieked in unison, causing everyone to wince. Yet Kim Jung-do was the first to regain his composure.
—It appears Hunter Han Hye is attacking from within! We can hear Ja-tan’s cries! And, and smoke is pouring out…!
From the outside, the first thing visible was smoke—the internal inferno consuming Ja-tan from within.
And following the smoke, flames erupted through the openings in the carapace, their crimson tongues lashing outward.
—Flames! She’s using flames from inside Ja-tan! The worms are writhing in agony! The effect is unmistakable!
As Kim Jung-do cried out in exultation, the spectators could only gasp in shock.
—Is she seriously taking down Ja-tan?
—Han Hye, you absolute madwoman
┗ Is Han Hye your teacher?
—How is this possible? The Space Mage alone against Ja-tan?
┗ Well, not entirely alone
┗ Honestly, watching them fight, it’s basically a solo performance
—Saebyeokbit still hasn’t finished cleaning up Busan
┗ For real, how strong is Han Hye exactly?
As these reactions cascaded through the comments, Ja-tan’s screams grew fainter until they ceased entirely.
It didn’t take long for the turtle-like creature, massive as a small island, to kneel once more.
Boom—!
—Ja-tan has fallen! The Dragon! Hunter Han Hye has defeated Ja-tan!
Kim Jung-do’s shout coincided with the internet erupting into pandemonium.
—She got it!
“and crazy bastard lol”
—The Great Han Hye
“Your Highness the Princess lol”
As Ja-tan collapsed across the Han River, the waters surged over the riverbanks and fountained skyward in towering sprays.
—Hunter Han Hye is not visible. We can only hope she’s unharmed.
Kim Jung-do, grasping the situation, murmured gravely while staring at Ja-tan’s corpse. In that moment, the surging waters created a brilliant rainbow arcing above the carapace.
It was then that Han Hye leaped onto the carapace.
Beneath the radiant rainbow, Han Hye stood. Her clothes were torn in several places, but that hardly mattered.
My entire body was drenched in blood. Chunks of flesh were torn from my forearms, thighs, and sides, leaving gaping wounds that continued to bleed.
-….
Kim Jung-do fell silent for a moment, overwhelmed by the sight of Han Hye bleeding beneath the rainbow, gazing up at the sky.
He couldn’t decide whether to call it beautiful, miraculous, or tragic.
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[Praise for Han Hye]
At first glance, it resembled the kind of laudatory headline that constantly appeared on internet forums, but remarkably, it was the front page of the newspaper the next day.
A photograph of Han Hye standing atop Ja-tan’s carapace beneath the rainbow, bleeding and gazing skyward, was plastered across the page.
[Hunter Han Hye, at the Han River where she lost her parents, achieves her parents’ revenge…]
[South Korea! Saebyeokbit and the Dragon Guild resolve the fourth-tier Gate catastrophe]
Countless other articles erupted. Saebyeokbit had also held back the colossal Gate in Busan, but… Han Hye’s story dominated the coverage.
It was inevitable—though Han Hye had grown at an extraordinary pace, she still hadn’t reached Saebyeokbit’s level.
Combined with the narrative surrounding her parents, journalists naturally had no choice but to focus heavily on Han Hye’s story.
And the photograph taken after defeating Ja-tan was simply too beautiful not to feature.
[The tale of Space Mage Han Hye, who nearly single-handedly held back the colossal Gate]
-The Space Mage had a story like that? That’s genuinely moving
┗Achieving her parents’ revenge after eleven years, in that very same location
┗She’s definitely got the heart of a true warrior
┗I knew it from when she saved those American Hunters. She’s no ordinary Korean Hunter hero
-How on earth did she manage it?
-I couldn’t believe the Space Mage was ranked twentieth, but now I can’t believe it for different reasons
┗Even the Sword King couldn’t hold back a colossal Gate alone. The Space Mage should be ranked at least above the Sword King
┗Look, Ja-tan and the winged lion are fundamentally different monsters
┗Does that really matter?
Overseas observers who had witnessed all of Han Hye’s combat naturally erupted in excitement, but when her parents’ story spread, she became an even greater focal point of attention.
It was also a nationally encouraged reporting guideline.
With countless Gates tearing open across Earth, tragic events had naturally become commonplace. In such times, what helps is a heartwarming tale of heroism.
This was the backdrop for Han Hye’s story being covered extensively not just in Korea, but internationally.
[Praise for Han Hye! Analysis video of Ja-tan hunting strategy]
-This part here is crucial. After her second awakening, just as journalist Kim Jung-do expressed amazement, Hunter Han Hye immediately identified the weak point.
-This is actually something that shouldn’t be possible, you see? The head isn’t separate for no reason in release-type Gates. For the person in combat, vision naturally narrows….
Those who had stepped into the Hunter industry seized the moment enthusiastically.
Most were praising Han Hye’s achievement. Of course, some had chosen a different direction.
[Why Space Mage Han Hye was able to capture Ja-tan]
1. Ja-tan is a monster focused on defense. Its offensive capabilities are weaker than other colossal Gate monsters….
The analysis itself was actually accurate. If Han Hye had faced a different monster, she couldn’t have captured it alone.
Though Severance and Incineration are powerful, against a monster focused on offense rather than defense, a single hit would mean death.
However, at this moment, Han Hye was a national hero. What the public wanted wasn’t how accurate the analysis was.
-I apologize to our viewers, that’s not what I meant to say…(pinned)
-Is this guy out of his mind
-So you’re saying Han Hye is being praised for something trivial?
-I was bored, and you fell right into it
Later, when Han Hye learned of this fact, she thought, ‘But I was right—why am I getting criticized?’ Though she’d come to understand that even the truth required proper timing.
[Hunter Han Hye, Still Under Treatment]
-She hasn’t regained consciousness, but there are no major health concerns
Separately, Han Hye’s health condition was drawing the attention of the entire nation—indeed, the entire world.
Intertwined with stories about her parents, she was being revered as a hero.
-No major health concerns?
-She lost that much blood and had chunks of flesh missing. Is this article even accurate?
┗It’s because she’s a Hunter. Hunters can handle that level of injury
┗ㅁㅊㅅㄲㅋㅋㅋ Hunter is a monster that doesn’t feel pain?
┗If that were me, I’d definitely be screaming like a scared puppy
Fourteen hours after Ja-tan fell, Han Hye regained consciousness.
“What about the other Emission-types? Were they all dealt with?”
Han Hye asked out of genuine curiosity. If any remained, she’d need to rest in the Subspace and then head back out again.
However, the doctors and nurses who had come to check on her condition at that very moment interpreted her words somewhat differently.
[Space Mage Han Hye’s First Words Upon Regaining Consciousness? “Are the other Emission-types alright? If any remain, I’ll get up right now and…!”]
Of course, the meaning was similar enough. Only the intent differed. As the saying goes, a word spoken one way or another carries different weight….
Han Hye’s single remark was immediately turned into an article and spread across the internet.
– Dae Hanhye ㅜㅜㅜㅜ
-Damn it, I’m just crying
-The true Hunter of this era, Han Hye
┗Remarkable. I agree.
-I’ve been saying this all along—those who hate Space Mage Han Hye aren’t even human
┗What are you then?
┗This bastard used to hate on her and now he’s pricked by guilt
– Himesama ㅜㅜ
Of course, Han Hye was utterly bewildered by the whole situation.
“No, I mean the meaning is similar, but… I never said I’d get up right away?”
The Dragon Guild members who had kept vigil at her bedside since she collapsed laughed.
“Well, all’s well that ends well. Do we really need to correct it?”
“I suppose not, but… my conscience is bothering me a bit.”
As Han Hye let out a hollow laugh at Lee Shin-hee’s words, Choi Chul-gi patted her shoulder.
“Anyway, it’s all over now, so rest easy and get more sleep. You should sleep when you’re in pain.”
“Once I go to the Subspace and come back, I’ll be fine quickly.”
“Is there any need for that?”
“I can just rest normally. I’ll sleep. Everyone, please leave. You’ve been here for over twelve hours. It’s obvious I’m fine.”
Seo Min-jae shook his head.
“Come on, we should stay!”
“That’s right. Our guild leader is incapacitated—we can’t just rest at home.”
Just as Han Hye was about to feel moved, Choi Chul-gi smiled wickedly.
“Listen, check the internet. If we all went home to shower and sleep while this is happening, we’d become traitors. We’d get so much hate that we’d live until we’re two hundred.”
“Wait, was that the reason you stayed?”
“Absolutely not.”
“No way!”
Seo Min-jae and Kim Han-chul shook their heads in surprise, and Choi Chul-gi burst into laughter.
“Just kidding. Honestly, we couldn’t have left even if we wanted to, but everyone wanted to stay, so we did.”
“Thank you.”
“Save the thanks—now get going.”
The Dragon Guild members stood up from their seats. Choi Chul-gi extended his fist toward Han Hye.
“You did well. All this time.”
Han Hye froze for a moment. It was such a simple gesture and words, yet it felt like an incredibly profound comfort.
“You worked hard too, sir.”
She bumped her fist against his, then tilted her head slightly.
“But… it’s not over yet, is it? There’s still more to endure.”
Choi Chul-gi chuckled.
“That’s right. We’ll suffer together some more.”
After the guild members left, only Lee Shin-hee remained. Han Hye tilted her head.
“Aren’t you leaving?”
“Me? No.”
“Why not?”
“I want to level up my healing skill.”
“…?”
“I’ve only been using mana so far. Your wounds are severe, and since this is a hospital, there are many injured hunters. I want to keep monitoring your wounds and also volunteer with hospital treatment.”
Lee Shin-hee answered matter-of-factly, as if she’d prepared this explanation. Han Hye nodded reluctantly.
“Well, whatever works for you…”
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[Lv62 Void Lord, Han Hye]
Strength: 81(+6)
Agility: 92(+7)(+5, +1)
Stamina: 99(+20)(+1)
Spirit: 68
Mana: 110(+10)(+1)
Bonus Points: 9
This was my status window after defeating Ja-tan. I’d invested 6 points into Strength while fighting Ja-tan, hoping for even a bit more impact when swinging my hammer.
The 7 points in Agility came from discovering a hidden dungeon in the Underground Waterway.
“Wow, insane.”
What caught my attention was below that. From defeating just one Ja-tan, my Stamina increased by 20 and my Mana by 10.
Well, saying “just one Ja-tan” might be understating it—it was brutally difficult. Still, it was incredible.
In terms of numbers, it was equivalent to gaining 10 levels. I felt like I could finally stand toe-to-toe with the top tier of the Advance Team.
Or rather, it might be even higher than that?
[Lv62 空主 (Void Lord), Han Hye]
Strength: 81
Agility: 92(+5, +1)
Stamina: 100(+1)(+1)
Spirit: 70(+2)
Mana: 110(+1)
Remaining Points: 6
For now, I invested 1 point into Stamina and 2 points into Spirit. Spirit was lagging considerably behind my other stats, after all.
And while Stamina is high… having it sit at 99 feels oddly unsettling, doesn’t it?
‘How can I tolerate not reaching 100?’
In truth, 70 Spirit is respectable even when compared to Advance Team hunters. It serves to prevent my body from freezing up against monsters… but still.
It’s inevitable that it would be the lowest among the five stats.
I’d already decided to raise my Strength stat first. I’d chosen to balance my physical attributes before investing in Spirit. Chun-bae had advised me the same way.
I’d originally planned to raise them evenly, but with everything that’s happened recently—the Übermenschen, Ja-tan, and so much more.
“Huh?”
Next, I shifted my gaze to the skill window. During the battle, messages had popped up with that familiar chime sound countless times… but.
I hadn’t had the capacity to check them then. Yet the moment I looked at the skill window, I couldn’t help but be startled.
“I underwent a Second Awakening?”

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