Something Keeps Appearing in My Subspace - Chapter 76

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76. Sandstorm (4)
The situation outside returned to normal from the moment Han Hye dealt with the Ogre.
The defensive line, which had been pushed back significantly due to the high-grade Ogre, couldn’t be restored immediately.
Several Hunters had suffered injuries from the Ogre during the retreat.
However, with the arrival of the Dragon Guild, they were able to maintain the front line. Things were gradually improving.
[Reinforcements! Additional support arriving! Iron Wall Guild! Knight Lee Hong-ju’s team!]
The Hunter Association had sent the Iron Wall Guild as additional reinforcements.
Knight Lee Hong-ju’s team. These were personnel the Association had reserved as emergency backup forces.
[Knight Lee Hong-ju! Breaking through the monster legions at the front lines! The Dragon Knight provides support from behind!]
Their arrival turned the Gate defense into complete dominance. The defensive line was restored without question.
With breathing room, they began mopping up monsters that had slipped through in other directions.
-Wow, they still held the line
-Real talk, the timing of that reinforcement was art. Suddenly got flooded with monsters.
-Was that Dae-eop Team 4? If they’d come earlier, we could’ve held it way easier, right?
-Obviously. They’d be in the late 30s level-wise. The fact that Dragon Guild took down the Ogre doesn’t make sense
-Yeah, Dae-eop should’ve handled the Ogre like Berta Guild did, and Dragon should’ve blocked the other side
-Honestly, if it wasn’t for the Space Mage, this defensive line would’ve been obliterated;;
-They probably would’ve gotten swept up by that utility pole throw and the whole thing would’ve collapsed lol
The hunters probably got swept away when he threw the utility pole and just got pierced straight through lol
Other regions received appropriate support and managed smoothly, but this area had even a Small-to-Medium Gate appear, drawing public attention.
Since Han Hye couldn’t be seen through the sandstorm, public interest shifted to the Hunters defending the Medium-sized Gate.
-The Dragon Knight and the Mage are no joke
-The Mage was already insane last time
-Right. C-rank Hunter but the firepower’s similar to a level 40 Mage?
-Why’s nobody talking about the Healer? She was barely stopping healing
-Sister, could I get some healing too..
Dae-eop Team 4, who had been missing, finally appeared just before the Gate closed.
[Dae-eop Team 4! Finally showing up. What on earth happened?]
-These crazy bastards show up when everything’s done?
-Are they out of their minds?
-Hunter Association complaint incoming lol
In any case, the Medium-sized Gate began closing gradually. Yet the sandstorm still persisted.
Once the Medium-sized Gate had closed, Hunters were waiting outside the sandstorm.
It was difficult to venture in recklessly.
The fierce sandstorm had limited visibility. The restricted sight lines could be dangerous.
[It seems they’re waiting due to the sandstorm! Hunter Han Hye hasn’t been spotted yet, but she should be safe.]
Meanwhile, people watching this situation began focusing on the doubts they’d been putting off.
-But why did Dae-eop come so late? Did they really get drunk and pass out?
-Who knows? They only came late to this area and didn’t say anything
-Everyone’s busy right now so nothing’s being said. Guess we’ll find out once the Gate crisis is over
-They probably didn’t come late on purpose, right?
—No way.
At that moment, Dragon Knight Lee Hong-ju stepped forward.
“Nothing’s coming out. I should go in and check.”
I didn’t know what method was used, but I’d heard that the Space Mage had created the sandstorm.
I was waiting with a plan in mind, but quite some time had already passed since the sandstorm began.
One of the things the Hunter Association had asked for was the Space Mage’s safety.
Since waiting any longer seemed pointless, Lee Hong-ju was about to lead the charge into the sandstorm.
“What? It’s disappearing!”
Just as Lee Hong-ju called his team members and was about to enter the sandstorm, it began to dissipate.
It was the moment when every waiting hunter, the broadcast cameras, and all those watching turned their attention toward it.
“What is this?”
“Insane…”
The sight revealed where the sandstorm had vanished was absolutely shocking.
[The sandstorm disappears. In an instant, just like when it appeared… Wait? That’s…]
[What we see are corpses—nothing but corpses! An uncountable number of monsters lie defeated!]
[And at the center! There! Hunter Han Hye stands with sword in hand! What on earth happened in there?]
From the helicopter’s vantage point, the corpses of monsters were scattered densely around the small-to-medium Gate.
Of course, it was shocking. Only the Space Mage Han Hye had entered there.
—Absolutely insane
—What is this?
—She went in alone?
—Yeah, that’s right
—She caught all of them? Inside the sandstorm?
—How is that even possible lol
Of course, there were still living monsters. The Gate remained open, and there were some that had fortunately escaped my spatial awareness.
The hunters who understood the situation advanced toward the small-to-medium Gate.
[The hunters, momentarily stunned, now advance! However, there seems to be little cause for concern!]
[For reasons unknown, Space Mage Han Hye has single-handedly contained the small-to-medium Gate!]
Not long after, the small-to-medium Gate closed, and the discharge-type Gate crisis came to an end.
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[Small-to-Medium Gate opens immediately—an unprecedented occurrence. UN Gate Countermeasure Committee expresses concern.]
[Will future discharge-type Gates have no waiting period? Citizens express worry.]
It was natural that the incident became a hot topic. Discharge-type Gates had only opened in Korea.
In fact, when the live broadcast was airing, international attention was considerable.
Especially since the small-to-medium Gate opened without any waiting period.
High-ranking officials from various nations immediately convened emergency meetings to prepare for such an occurrence in their own countries.
—Realistically, it’s impossible to respond and contain it. We don’t know where or when it will open.
—If large or colossal Gates open like that, it will be catastrophic. Like ten years ago.
Of course, since such an incident had only occurred at the Gunpo City Gate, it could have been an irregular event that wouldn’t happen again.
However, one couldn’t afford to be overly optimistic. Vigilance had to be maintained until proper countermeasures could be established.
In the meantime, Han Hye’s exploits became the talk of the public. Unlike other regions that had contained the situation without major incidents, a significant crisis had erupted here.
Moreover, the circumstances themselves added fuel to the fire.
[C-Rank Hunter Cleaves Ogre in a Single Stroke, Then Holds Back a Small-to-Medium Gate Alone!]
[Space Mage Han Hye Displays S+-Rank Majesty. An Unprecedented Crisis Meets an Unprecedented Hunter’s Response]
[A Space Mage Controls a Sandstorm? How on Earth Did She Manage It?]
[Evolved Red Dragon and Dragon Knight Choi Chul-gi Dispatch Harpies Without Difficulty.]
[Minimal Casualties Despite Sudden Discharge-Type Gates—Why is Korea a Hunter Superpower?]
The Red Dragon and Dragon Knight Choi Chul-gi had already enjoyed a cult-like popularity, so naturally they became topics of discussion—but this time, Han Hye received even more attention.
A C-Rank Hunter cleaving a high-grade Ogre in a single stroke was already absurd, but she had held back a Small-to-Medium Gate entirely alone.
The world’s interest was universal.
Like the sandstorm Han Hye had summoned, she herself had become the eye of the storm—the center of an unprecedented sensation.
“….”
Liu Zhen of China was left speechless watching Han Hye cleave the Ogre in a single stroke.
His current level was 39.
If asked to engage a high-grade Ogre in a one-on-one duel, he thought he could manage it, albeit reluctantly.
He had confidence. Didn’t he possess S-Rank Swordsmanship?
Yet, he doubted he could dispatch an Ogre so cleanly in a single blow.
“Tch. Still, I’d win.”
Even knowing this, he had no choice but to speak with false bravado under the surrounding gazes.
Meanwhile, the American side was expressing regret-tinged remarks.
“We let her slip away? What kind of madman does that? We should have offered more money.”
The American Hunter Association President’s subordinate could only curse inwardly at his words.
‘This stingy old man, after saying there was an upper limit on spending.’
Space Mages were never meant to be combat specialists in the first place. Who could have predicted such a performance?
Even Liu Zhen of China, who possessed S-Rank Swordsmanship, couldn’t cleave a high-grade Ogre in the late twenties levels.
Of course, thinking of the future, he had considered recruiting and nurturing the Space Mage.
It was because of the Subspace the Space Mage possessed. As time went on, the number of people who could enter Gates decreased while the necessary supplies increased.
‘But who said to bring her over after she’s grown?’
Though he understood the necessity, there was one reason he hadn’t pushed the proposal too hard: the time and cost required to develop a Hunter.
If Korea developed the Space Mage, when the contract ended, he intended to bring her over with an enormous sum.
Korea was a Hunter superpower, but he believed that with massive funds and benefits, she would defect.
It was the confidence of the United States, still a superpower even in this changed world.
Of course, behind that decision was also the commitment of massive investment in lightweight Hunter equipment development.
The thinking was that development could handle it sufficiently. Had he known she was such a monster, he wouldn’t have done it that way.
‘I thought we should have brought her over immediately.’
The subordinate disagreed with the Association President. He believed they should have brought her over when she was still slightly weaker, building goodwill gradually and steadily.
The American Hunter’s interference with Liu Zhen’s reckless remarks had been part of this strategy to gradually build Han Hye’s favor.
Now it was too late, he thought.
With a performance like that, it wouldn’t be easy. Wouldn’t Korea itself move heaven and earth to take care of her?
If you show that level of performance, it won’t be easy. Korea would probably take care of you and nurture you from the ground up, wouldn’t they?
“You know that Gate from before?”
The subordinate, who had been cursing inwardly, suddenly looked up at the Association President’s words.
“Yes?”
“The one we were considering requesting the Space Mage’s cooperation for.”
“Ah, yes.”
“Let’s try requesting cooperation with reasonable compensation. It seems we’ll need the groundwork done faster than expected. If he comes, we’ll give him top-tier treatment. Whatever he wants. Understood?”
‘Will that even work? Reasonable compensation? I have a feeling the Space Mage will reject a request from Korea.’ The subordinate thought this, but kept it to himself.
While such conversations were happening around the world, Han Hye was resting comfortably at home.
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[Lv31 Space Master, Han Hye]
Strength: 40(+3)
Agility: 40(+3)(+1)
Stamina: 41(+1)
Spirit: 32
Mana: 46(+1)
Bonus Points: 10
Skills: Subspace(S-rank)lv3, Leap(A-rank)lv4, Flame Resistance(A-rank)lv3, Crescea Swordsmanship(B-rank)lv3, Throwing Technique(C-rank)lv4, Swift Step(C-rank)lv1, Cold Resistance(C-rank)lv3, Imperial Basic Swordsmanship(E-rank)lv6, *Wind Slash(lv1)
From this discharge-type Gate, I gained two levels, and both Throwing Technique and Imperial Basic Swordsmanship leveled up.
I’d already balanced Strength and Agility at 40. Now it seemed I should raise Spirit to around 40 as well.
‘There’s no immediate shortage in other stats anyway.’
For a sudden outing at dawn, it was satisfying results. The Gate damage wasn’t severe either.
Actually, that part was the most satisfying.
-Thank you so much!
-Hunter Han Hye! Just one photo please!
-Thank you for your hard work!
-Han Hye! Han Hye! Han Hye!
Citizens who had woken at dawn trembling with fear came out into the streets once the Gate crisis ended.
They wanted to express their gratitude to the Hunters who had come to protect them, and their sincere words warmed my heart.
Moreover, hadn’t I managed to contain a small-to-medium Gate that opened without any warning time?
Even though Dae-eop Team 4 arrived after the Gate was already completely finished.
‘They claim they didn’t hear the alarm and were sleeping? That doesn’t make sense.’
It was such an absurd excuse that I suspected they might have done it intentionally out of malice toward me.
My already poor feelings toward them had only worsened.
‘I didn’t know there was someone from the Iron Wall Guild there too.’
Since Dawn Light had entered the Gate, it seemed a rogue from the Iron Wall Guild had taken over my protection instead.
When the Iron Wall Guild came to support, they joined in and helped with the defensive battle, or so I heard.
-Since I was guarding you, I couldn’t do much, and then you suddenly left….
-How on earth did you manage it? I thought I’d struggle on my own.
Well, I just smiled faintly. I met Dragon Knight Lee Hong-ju for the first time, and he seemed like quite a likable person.
-I was a bit suspicious when I heard you’d broken my record….
-Looking at this, I feel silly for doubting. Yours must be even bigger than mine? Next time we get a chance, I’d like to see it.
When I first met someone from the Iron Wall Guild, I had a good impression, and it’s no wonder they’re the number one guild.
Everyone else was kind too.
-Mister Chul-gi.
While I was resting, Mister Chul-gi called me.
“What is it?”
-Come to the Samgyeopsal Restaurant.
“Huh? Are we having a company dinner?”
-A company dinner? Yesterday’s opening drew too many people. They keep asking if you’re coming today—it’s killing me.
“And you’re even hiring staff for this.”
-Hehehehe.
It seemed he’d just called me as a joke in the middle of his busy day.
-Huh? What did you say?
Then the mister spoke with someone else before his voice turned serious.
-Hye, check Hunter Net for me.
“Why?”
-The reason why Daeup Guild didn’t show up—it’s out now.
I turned on Hunter Net wondering what he meant, and the situation was even more absurd than I’d imagined.
[Daeup Guild Late to Defense—Is There Another Reason? Daeup Guild Spotted in Front of High-Ranking Politician’s Private Residence!]
Wow, these crazy bastards.

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