Something Keeps Appearing in My Subspace - Chapter 7
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7. Workshop (2)
Three days into the workshop had passed.
The Association President felt bewilderment rather than joy as he listened to the incoming reports.
-Another perfect score on the theory exam. Three days in a row now. Perhaps because of her background as a non-awakened hunter, her grasp of fundamentals and applied knowledge alike are exceptional.
-Her concentration under difficult circumstances is remarkable too. Everyone else struggles during physical conditioning, but she’s completely unfazed. It’s as if she’s been resting the whole time.
Even accounting for the knowledge she gained as a non-awakened hunter, three consecutive perfect scores after just a few days of study was extraordinary.
It meant her intellect was far from ordinary. She possessed not merely memorization ability, but genuine aptitude for application.
-Association President, this person is a prodigy. There’s nothing left to teach in basic swordsmanship, and she defeats everyone in sparring, so I had her do independent training… but she’s actually creating her own sword technique?
-What? You’re not joking, right? No, I’m serious. Check the CCTV footage. You know my eye for talent. She has genuine aptitude with the blade.
The weapons training class was no different.
Creating her own sword technique? The Association President thought this was nonsense and pulled up the CCTV footage himself. But it was true.
‘It doesn’t look particularly flashy, but…’
Block and slash, block and thrust.
Simple repetitive movements. It was closer to technique than true swordsmanship.
Yet to his eye—trained by his background as a B-rank warrior—it was remarkably practical and combat-effective.
He understood now why the instructor had made such a fuss about a new sword technique.
-When I asked why she emphasized defensive positioning first, she said that since Spatial Movers are likely to be positioned in the rear, they need to protect their surroundings. She has a real sense for reading the battlefield.
-To be honest, I’d like to develop her as a vanguard regardless of whether her Subspace ability is large or small.
After hearing three days of reports, the Association President scratched the back of his head.
‘I thought it would be enough if she could just support herself.’
He had merely envisioned her as rear support for the advance teams in the future, but the reports coming in were far from ordinary.
Moreover, the swordsmanship instructor was a hunter with a reputation for discerning talent. The Association President called for his secretary.
“Seo-ung.”
“Yes, President.”
“Let’s prepare one more Spirit Elixir.”
It was already decided that Han Hye would receive a Spirit Elixir. Even without such a formal system, she deserved one.
What had been originally prepared was an E-rank Spirit Elixir.
“What should we change it to? Should I prepare a D-rank?”
The Association President paused to consider.
“No, C-rank. If we’re going to do this, we go big.”
Of course, giving her C-rank wasn’t confirmed yet. Everything Han Hye had shown so far had been flawless.
But there remained one crucial factor.
‘The size of her Subspace.’
Her adaptability within Gates would certainly be exceptional given her background as a non-awakened hunter, even without practical training.
The current question was the size of her Subspace.
The reason he had taken notice of Han Hye in the first place was that a Subspace of sufficient size would generate tremendous value.
If her Subspace proved large, he was prepared to distribute the C-rank Spirit Elixir immediately.
“Seo-ung, just in case, prepare a D-rank as well.”
Listening to three days of reports had shifted the Association President’s thinking. Even if her space turned out to be only the size of a backpack…
If the talent she displayed in swordsmanship training was genuine, it might be worth developing her in that direction entirely.
The assumption was that I would be developed as either a vanguard or rear guard.
While a Subspace the size of a small backpack wasn’t a must-have, it was certainly a significant advantage.
Among rare classes, there were indeed hunters who used their skills as supplementary tools and made their living that way.
With basic D-rank essence stones, if the Subspace was large, C-rank essence stones would come out.
‘…Could he possibly think it’s insufficient?’
Sudden worry crept in. If this promising prospect demonstrated such excellence already, and his Subspace skill was exceptional too?
Judging by the sharp intellect displayed in theoretical classes, he wasn’t someone I could win over with a half-hearted offer.
He would know the value of his own abilities. So then…
‘Just how much should I offer?’
This was the moment the Association President’s concerns deepened.
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Over the past three days, I maintained first place in every evaluation. It wasn’t particularly difficult. I had prepared thoroughly from the start, after all.
The physical training was insanely intense, but since I slept in my Subspace, I recovered quickly.
‘Whenever my studies fell short, I just studied more in my Subspace.’
A Subspace where time doesn’t flow.
It felt like using a cheat code, but I felt no guilt whatsoever. This is my ability too. If you’re frustrated, you should have awakened a Subspace yourself.
‘The essence stones are within reach.’
My performance so far had been satisfactory.
Now only two Gate practicum sessions remained.
The real test starts from here.
No matter what anyone says, a hunter’s true merit lies in clearing Gates and hunting monsters. That carries the most weight.
But I was confident I’d excel. The level difference alone was decisive.
In numerical terms, all the other trainees were level 1.
I was level 6, and when considering stats, I possessed abilities equivalent to level 18.
On top of that, I had E-rank swordsmanship. There was no way I could perform worse than the other trainees.
“Han Hye. Just a moment.”
The Instructor called me in front of the Gate. It was where the equipment to bring inside was kept.
But… there was quite a lot of baggage.
‘A test, then?’
Who am I? A former unawakened porter—a pack mule by trade. I’m known for my Gate experience and keen instincts.
It wasn’t overt, but I could tell immediately. The Hunter Association was now verifying my abilities.
“There’s quite a bit of luggage, isn’t there?”
“Haha…”
The Instructor laughed awkwardly. I asked directly.
“You’re trying to verify my ability, aren’t you?”
“Well…”
The Instructor, who had hesitated for a moment, soon nodded.
“Actually, that’s correct. I was trying to do it tactfully so you wouldn’t feel offended, but…”
“It’s fine. I’m not offended.”
To be honest, I had been wondering when they would ask. It was frustrating waiting.
From what I gathered, it seemed the Instructor was concerned I might be upset due to the Hunter Information Disclosure Act.
But truthfully, I had no intention of hiding my Subspace storage ability.
In fact, I’d been waiting for this moment. It would drive up my market value and secure better treatment.
‘I need to earn substantial money to invest in weapons and purchase elixirs.’
What I truly wanted to conceal were the ‘hidden items’—the Red Dragon egg I’d brought along and the secret treasures that emerged from within my Subspace.
Those were things I couldn’t protect with my current strength.
Even if my ability to enter the Subspace itself became known, it wouldn’t matter. In fact, I could leverage that as an advantage.
Especially during those grueling night watches inside prolonged Gates.
If the situation deteriorated and people suffered injuries, I alone could maintain vigilance without fatigue.
How many Hunters in the world possessed such an ability?
“Will everything fit if I put it all in?”
“Pardon?”
The Instructor was startled.
“It all goes in? This is everything?”
He clearly hadn’t expected all these belongings to fit. I responded calmly.
“Yes. I tested it at home, and I can accommodate about one container’s worth.”
“Insane….”
The Instructor, who’d unconsciously cursed, quickly apologized.
“Oh, I’m sorry.”
“It’s fine.”
Sensing his uncertainty, I deliberately loaded everything in. With each item, the Instructor’s eyes grew wider—by the end, I worried they might pop right out of his head.
“H-how on earth….”
“My Subspace skill is S-rank.”
“S-S-rank?”
After recovering from his shock, the Instructor guided me toward the Gate entrance.
Glancing back discreetly, I caught him pulling out his phone and urgently calling someone.
‘Of course. He needs to report this right away.’
My lips curved upward in a smile.
There was no doubt conversations about my rising value were about to unfold.
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[Hosanna Goblin Settlement]
-Recommended Level: 1~10
-Entry Limit: 25 people
-Eliminate all
goblins.
Please do it.
Due to the Gate’s entry capacity restriction, the thirty-two trainees were divided into two groups based on their classes.
Warriors and Rogues formed Group 1, while Mages and Healers formed Group 2, as the Gate training methodology differed between them.
I chose Group 1. There were two reasons for this.
First, I had always intended to continue using a sword. My talent was with the blade, so it made sense to join a swordsmanship-focused group rather than waste time in a mage’s section.
I also considered the scoring. While I’d performed well during sword training, I wasn’t a combat-class Hunter.
This meant I couldn’t benefit from skills the way other combat professions could.
The Instructors would likely assume my actual combat prowess wasn’t particularly impressive.
So if I demonstrated exceptional combat ability in this situation, I’d naturally earn bonus points.
“The awakened Goblins will be hunted by the Supervisors. After that, the Goblins will scatter, and you’ll hunt the remaining ones.”
This Gate practical was straightforward. It was a famous Gate, like the Famous Forest Gate.
The Supervisors would handle the dangerous awakened creatures. The rest of us trainees just needed to catch Goblins.
“In an emergency, use the flares we’ve provided. But remember this: the Supervisors are evaluators, not bodyguards. We cannot guarantee your survival with 100% certainty.”
Of course, perfect safety wasn’t guaranteed.
The Hunter industry is cold. The strong are those who survive. The workshop operated on the same principle.
If you couldn’t even handle a low-level Gate easily, your future was deemed bleak.
The trainees had even written wills the night before.
[Uncle, I’m going into that Gate now. If I die, keep my apartment deposit.]
I was no exception. I’d written mine without much thought.
Well, my deposit wouldn’t be going to Uncle anyway.
“Anyone who wishes to withdraw now may remain here. There’s no shame in it.”
The Instructor looked around the group as he spoke, but naturally, no one withdrew.
“I’ll take it that everyone is participating. Your combat performance and the number of Goblins you catch will factor into your evaluation.”
The practical was a Goblin-hunting competition.
“Disposal complete.”
While he was explaining, a Hunter who had disappeared earlier approached rapidly. It must have meant the awakened creature was dealt with.
I felt a slight pang of disappointment. I would have liked to fight an awakened creature too. But I suppose that wasn’t possible.
“We’ll begin now.”
At the Supervisor’s words, the trainees began sprinting forward.
“Hyaaaah!”
The trainees charged forward with battle cries.
Meanwhile, I was thinking about the awakened creature and started slightly late.
But it wasn’t a problem.
‘The cheetah is smiling.’
Thanks to being drenched in dragon blood, I’d gained significant stat bonuses. My agility and stamina stats were at least three times higher than the other trainees.
Running at a moderate pace, I easily overtook those who had started ahead of me.
“Insane….”
“Why are you so fast?”
I could hear the bewildered voices of trainees who’d been caught up to, and I wasn’t even going all out.
* * *
‘As expected.’
The Supervisor watched the sprinting trainees and sighed inwardly. Stamina was the key factor in this practical.
The objective was to catch ‘many’ Goblins scattered throughout the forest.
As time passed, the number of goblins dwindled, and the trainees had to move about more frequently.
If they exhausted their stamina early while already scattered, it would become a problem in the latter half.
Moreover, goblins were weak but tenacious creatures. Rhythm was crucial in combat. If caught off-guard while exhausted, it led to injury.
This practical exercise was designed to observe such judgment and response.
‘I did it, but I never expected anyone to notice.’
All the trainees were sprinting toward the forest at full speed. The Spatial Mover I’d been expecting was no exception.
It was unavoidable. This was experience that could only be built through real combat.
The Supervisor spoke to those around him.
“From now on, we’ll follow the rear. If any trainees show signs of exhaustion, keep watch and protect them.”
They were all talented individuals worth investing in. The Supervisors quickly caught up, ensuring none of the trainees would drop out.
…However, such concerns were irrelevant to Han Hye.
“Kiek!”
I responded to the charging goblin with Imperial Basic Swordsmanship. I’d trained it until I was sick of it.
‘Deflect and thrust.’
With my sword arm extended, I used a light wrist snap to parry and pierce. Pure Imperial Basic Swordsmanship.
Thunk. The charging goblin’s neck was pierced through.
Certainly, sparring and real combat were different. Since the goblin was about the size of an elementary schooler, I had to adjust my striking position.
Moreover, with a short sword instead of a longsword, concentration was necessary when parrying.
‘I’m getting a bit tired.’
This was my sixth kill. Slightly fatigued, I opened a Subspace without hesitation.
Whoosh.
What did stamina matter? If I got a little tired, I could simply rest in the Subspace where time was infinite and emerge refreshed.
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“First place: Han Hye. Fifteen kills.”
Thus, naturally, I claimed first place.
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