Something Keeps Appearing in My Subspace - Chapter 257

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257. Twilight Labyrinth (1)
‘What is it, which Gate? Hurry up.’
Gate announcements at my current level are incredibly competitive. The difficulty has risen dramatically compared to before.
There aren’t many high-level guilds, but that means the probability of them holding priority entry rights to Gates is correspondingly high.
Previously, even if a rare Gate appeared, using our priority right almost guaranteed it. But things were different now.
We had to compete directly with Saebyeokbit and Chulbyeok.
‘When both sides use priority rights equally, they sometimes consider the guild’s circumstances.’
High-level guilds typically operate on a first-come, first-served basis, or so I’d heard. Well, if I contacted Seo-ung, he’d probably assign one to us, but…
Abusing such conveniences in a situation like this didn’t sit right with me.
-It’s the Twilight Labyrinth.
I could hear the details later. I shouted quickly.
“The Twilight Labyrinth!”
“The Twilight Labyrinth? I’m applying now!”
Min-jae quickly activated the priority right and shouted.
“Success!”
“We’re first?”
“Yes! My registration speed from course selection days hasn’t gone anywhere.”
“Come on. Our situation is different.”
“Still, we’re first though?”
Mister and Min-jae laughed and joked around. Mister had a point. When the announcement dropped simultaneously, we couldn’t help but be faster.
At least the Advance Team hunters would inevitably compare themselves to us.
Low-level hunters apply first and ask questions later when rare Gates appear, but high-level hunters are different.
Two Labyrinth Gates had appeared at once, hadn’t they?
There were countless factors to consider. First, we had to verify the level range and party size. We’d skipped that entire process.
In other words, we could use our priority right on a Gate before anyone else.
“Is this enough?”
“90% of the way there. I know the Korea Advance Team guilds well—it’s hard to get beaten.”
“True. Even if we’d been second or third, I think we could’ve managed it with our current strength.”
That was Mister’s assessment.
He was right. Considering our guild’s current influence, even if we’d been second or third in priority, it would’ve worked out. Either way, being first meant no one could take it from us.
[Twilight Labyrinth]
-Recommended Level: 61~75
-Party Limit: 10 people
This was the Labyrinth Gate we’d applied for.
“61 to 75? That’s a wide level range.”
“The difficulty varies quite a bit depending on the Labyrinth’s location.”
A 15-level gap between low-level and high-level sections was like the difference between heaven and earth.
Since levels became harder to raise as you climbed higher, the difference between the Labyrinth’s easiest and hardest sections would be substantial.
“Obviously we’re aiming for the high end?”
“Of course. Spec-wise, we won’t fall behind anywhere. Plus, I acquired Iron Fang this time… and a new skill too.”
Iron Wing Fighting Rooster Sword. I’d thought it was fine, but after hearing what Mister said, I felt awkward mentioning it.
I’d need to find a better name quickly.
“With you around, finding high-rank Gates is no problem at all. And….”
Mister swallowed the rest of his words, but everyone understood what he meant. It was the Gate Chun-bae had chosen.
Now it was time to confirm why Chun-bae had mentioned it.
‘What’s in there?’
-I don’t know exactly what’s inside either.
‘Huh?’
What did that mean? Chun-bae, did you deceive me…?
-The Twilight Labyrinth didn’t yield any significant discoveries. The objective was simply to ‘explore the Labyrinth.’
‘So they never made it all the way through?’
-Affirmative.
The fact that even the Previous Princess and the Previous Previous Master, both possessing spatial awareness, couldn’t complete it meant there had to be reasons.
‘Was time limited, or was the path structure quite complex?’
-Negative. It was the Previous Princess. Time wasn’t limited enough to be a constraint. There were path issues, but it was fundamentally a matter of ability.
‘I see.’
-Much time was spent breaking through the Labyrinth’s monsters.
The Previous Previous Master, then….
Whenever I learn more from conversations with Chun-bae, I find myself wanting to offer comfort if we ever meet. I wonder if she lived being severely mistreated.
‘She must have suffered.’
Of course, that didn’t apply to me. To me, she was a truly excellent senior who left behind the Spirit Medicine Farm.
If I’d traveled with the Previous Princess, I might have been frustrated, but now I’m someone who only receives. I could only be grateful.
‘Anyway, then why did you recommend this one?’
Every time Chun-bae had recommended a Gate before, there was always a reason. But this time, the criteria seemed different from usual.
-Because of the newly appeared monster in Australia.
‘Australia?’
The newly appeared monster had a lion’s face and was a 3-meter-tall bipedal creature.
It was closer to humanoid form, like an Ogre or Orc. I saw it hunting via satellite, and it was extraordinary.
‘That thing appears here?’
-It’s not exactly that one. But in this Gate where the Previous Princess ventured, we saw things similar to it.
‘Animal-form and bipedal?’
-Not just that meaning, but similar in appearance as well.
‘Could there be some connection?’
Well, if that’s the case, it makes sense. Even if Australia’s subjugation takes time, it’s at most three months. I might end up fighting that thing soon.
From the perspective of preparing in advance against similar creatures, this Gate had to be chosen.
And.
There was one more decisive issue. A new monster had appeared, and now was the time to subjugate Australia….
‘This Gate appearing near us is no coincidence.’
The God of Play had been observing the Previous Princesses. Wouldn’t he have also seen the Previous Princess entering this Gate?
It might be paranoia, but I suspected that god had placed the monsters here.
Well then, I suppose I should go in.
If my suspicion that this creature is a provisional ally is correct, then this is both a test and a way of helping me.
-Moreover, we sensed divinity in the Twilight Labyrinth.
‘The important thing is to speak quickly.’
I had one more reason to go. I needed to test myself against Shin Chang and Fist King.
“Let’s prepare.”
I briefly explained the situation to my guild members and stood up.
“We need to enter as quickly as possible.”
Three months until the Australia subjugation.
I wasn’t sure how the subjugation team would be organized, but not just I, but all my guild members needed to grow stronger rapidly.
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[Han Hye Ascends to 10th Place in World Hunter Rankings?]
An overseas prestigious magazine had released the world hunter rankings once again. My previous ranking had stirred up quite a bit of buzz, so perhaps they’d gotten a taste for it.
I’m not sure. It could have been done when the Australia subjugation issue came to the fore.
In any case, since hunters from around the world would gather, they probably re-examined the world rankings to attract attention.
But this time I was ranked 10th. The public’s attention was focused once again.
-10th place is kind of hilarious lol
Even if you’re a huge fan, isn’t it going over 10th place?
┗Too high for what? She blocked a colossal monster alone that even Sword King couldn’t stop
┗Actually she wasn’t alone. There were Dragon Guild members too
┗Sword King had French Hunters too
┗Anyway it was a matchup difference
┗Still, facts are facts right?
Look, there’s a French citizen here lol
-Considering Lei Chuang didn’t die, she’d be 11th. She’s at a level to rise to 9th
┗Honestly, Han Hye ← 10th place is pretty reasonable right?
There were many arguments for and against. Even if 20th was acceptable, rising all the way to 10th was a stretch.
I was skeptical myself. Did the editor-in-chief happen to be a fan of mine?
To be honest, I had no idea. Previously, I thought my combat technique itself was definitely inferior.
After all, I’d never sparred with Shin Chang and Fist King. The top-tier hunters definitely had something different about them.
‘Even now that I have the Iron Feather Sword, those two are still difficult.’
However, I’d never sparred with hunters below that tier, so I couldn’t say for certain. Still, it didn’t seem like I’d have the advantage.
Most 10th-rank hunters possessed S-rank combat skills.
But if it’s not about combat technique, the story changes. Subspace grants physical immunity while also blocking magic.
Moreover, I have Leap, and Severance and Incineration remain available.
-Are you joking? The princess has infinite stamina and mana, so 10th is even too low
“Lol seriously, that overhead strike is insane”
┗Seriously, even without the sword Han Hye would win, no if she removes the sword she definitely wins
┗But that makes sense though?
┗Just spam the flame skill and the skill that broke Ja-tan’s shell and that’s it
┗Dodge enemy attacks with teleportation?
┗Yeah, unlimited mana, so the Princess can
That’s right. If we both fight prepared to die, my limiter would be released too, and I could win.
Besides, I can heal and rest even within the Subspace, can’t I?
Until now, I’ve focused on winning through combat technique alone. If I really go all out, we’d both get hurt. Could this actually work?
Now that I thought about it, I felt like I’d been far too modest.
“Han Hye! Have you seen the Fibs world rankings?”
Because of that, reporters swarmed me with questions as I entered the Twilight Labyrinth Gate.
“Congratulations on reaching 10th place! Could you share your thoughts?”
Of course, in front of so many people, I couldn’t say that I was being humble and that 10th place was where I belonged.
“I still have much to learn. Thank you for viewing me so favorably. I’ll do my best to truly become a 10th-ranked hunter.”
I had no choice but to speak politely. If I were the fifteen-year-old Han Hye, I might have been more blunt.
Meeting Chul-gi and living as a porter and then as a hunter had really socialized me.
“There’s been much discussion about the Australia subjugation team roster. Would you like to participate in the subjugation, Han Hye?”
But there were questions I genuinely wanted to answer. They concerned the Australia situation.
I could answer this. The roster couldn’t be kept secret anyway.
Hunters from around the world would gather, and security couldn’t be maintained. Besides, it was being conducted openly for public knowledge.
Even with the threat of the Übermenschen, there was nothing to be done about it.
“I plan to go. If you’ll have me.”
When I spoke, various reactions erupted. Surprised faces, nodding heads, expressions of admiration.
“It’s a dangerous place. Are you sure?”
“Of course.”
“Some say that if given just a little more time, Australia could be subjugated more easily. Especially considering your growth, Han Hye…”
“But if a colossal Gate opens during that time, many more people would suffer casualties.”
I answered textbook-perfectly. I was serious too. Of course, my added words carried hidden intent.
“A hunter must fulfill their duty.”
Thanks to that, people looked at me with slight admiration. They say position shapes the person, don’t they?
I’ve changed quite a bit too. Speaking such words naturally now.
But this had real intention behind it. While there was much talk of Australia’s subjugation, some members of the Advance Team were holding back.
Evading or deflecting such questions.
The reason was clear enough. They already enjoyed sufficient wealth and glory—they didn’t want to risk their lives.
If I, someone receiving attention, said this…
Wouldn’t the Advance Teams from various nations who were holding back develop at least some willingness to participate?
‘Being compared to others, they couldn’t just sit there like cowards.’
Afterward, I greeted the reporters and fans who had come, then headed toward the Gate.
I could only hope my statement would push Australia’s subjugation in a more constructive direction.
No matter who I am, subjugating Australia alone is impossible.
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[Twilight Labyrinth]
-Recommended Level: 61~75
-Personnel Limit: 10 people
-Explore the Labyrinth. Time remaining: 23 hours 59 minutes.
A single day could feel brief depending on the Labyrinth’s size, but as Chun-bae had said, the time constraint wasn’t as suffocating as I’d feared.
After entering, I surveyed my surroundings first.
“This is…”
“Just as you mentioned, I can feel the divinity.”
“Strange, isn’t it? There’s no light source, yet it glows like twilight.”
The Labyrinth itself had a fundamentally vast structure, and despite the absence of any light source, the entire space shimmered in a deep crimson hue reminiscent of dusk.
The reason I immediately recognized what Chun-bae meant about the divinity was because that twilight radiance was divine essence itself.
“Everything else remains unchanged.”
Labyrinth exploration. One day to complete it.
There was no time for hesitation.
“We’re moving out.”
Still, I had one advantage over the Previous Princess—Chun-bae could navigate us through the areas she’d already traversed.
‘Chun-bae, guide me to the objective.’
-?
‘Like a navigation system.’
-…Left turn 50 meters ahead.
‘Good.’
We advanced at a brisk pace.
-…Trap 5 meters ahead.
‘Come on, speak like a machine.’
-….
Chun-bae knew about the traps in the early sections of the Labyrinth. Perhaps we could reach places the Previous Princess never did.
What could be hidden in this Labyrinth spanning a 15-level range? I focused my concentration on spatial awareness.

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