The Returned Hunter Has Awakened to a Hidden Class - Chapter 49
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Chapter 49
The Count’s Domain
Kim Jun opened his status window immediately after the battle.
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[Skill Acquired]: 「Parrying」
– Grade: C
– Effect: Successfully ‘parrying’ an opponent’s attack at the precise timing inflicts ‘stagger’ status
[Skill Acquired]: 「Critical Strike」
– Grade: C
– Effect: +100% additional damage against ‘staggered’ targets
[Stat Change]
– Agility +5
[Item Acquired]: 「Royal Seal」
– Effect: Grants absolute command authority over those who follow the Descendants of the Crimson Blood
– Additional Effect: When used directly by a Descendant of the Crimson Blood, the effect is greatly enhanced
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“Excellent.”
The corners of Kim Jun’s mouth curved upward involuntarily.
Currently level 59.
If he didn’t level up faster from this point, the experience gained on this floor would be practically negligible.
However, rewards that directly increased stats regardless of level were in a completely different dimension.
‘Agility +5… It may look like a simple number, but this means my entire combat speed will change.’
While strength and stamina could be somewhat supplemented through experience points, agility directly affected reaction speed, evasion, and parrying success rate.
Especially for Kim Jun’s combat style of reading and responding to split-second patterns, this single line of change was as good as a lifeline.
And above all.
‘「Parrying」 and 「Critical Strike」. These are skills I never obtained even before my regression.’
Originally, these two skills were an exceptional system that only activated on floors with a Dark Souls theme.
But acquiring them as ‘skills’ meant they were no longer limited to just this place.
‘Perhaps they might even work on that bastard.’
The only being Kim Jun had failed against.
That bastard called ‘Almighty’ on the 100th Floor.
Perhaps this could become a trump card capable of targeting the Tower’s final boss.
And finally.
Kim Jun’s gaze lingered on the 「Royal Seal」.
‘I can command anything from those who follow the Descendants of the Crimson Blood…?’
This wasn’t simple command authority.
A mysterious power tied to bloodline.
Moreover, as written in the description, if a Descendant of the Crimson Blood used it directly, its efficiency would transcend imagination.
Kim Jun muttered while gripping the seal in his hand.
‘Does this mean I can command the soldiers here?’
Though he wanted to try it immediately, Kim Jun refrained.
There was something he needed to do first, and there was someone else more suited for this item.
“Pasia.”
“Yes…”
“From now on, you’re the lord of this place.”
“What?”
The Count was dead.
Only a Descendant of the Crimson Blood could rule The Count’s Domain.
Pasia was a Descendant of the Crimson Blood.
Therefore.
“From now on, you’ll be governing this place.”
“Me…?”
Pasia’s eyes widened. She looked at Kim Jun as if she couldn’t believe it.
“Someone… like me?”
“Not someone like you, but only you can do it.”
Just as Kim Jun spoke firmly.
Thud thud thud!
Heavy footsteps could be heard from outside.
“My Lord Count!”
“Are you safe!”
The manor doors burst open roughly and armored soldiers came rushing in.
They were shocked to see Aurellius’s corpse collapsed on the floor.
“The Count is… dead!”
“These bastards killed the Count!”
The soldiers raised their spears and swords as they approached Kim Jun’s group.
But Kim Jun spoke calmly.
“The Count is dead, so now serve your new master.”
“What are you saying!”
A man who appeared to be the captain among the soldiers shouted.
“How dare you kill the Count and speak of a new count!”
“We only recognize Descendants of the Crimson Blood as our count! We cannot serve an outsider like you!”
The soldiers pointed their spear tips at Kim Jun.
Their eyes were filled with murderous intent.
“Not me.”
Kim Jun pointed to Pasia.
“This child is a Descendant of the Crimson Blood.”
“What?”
The soldiers’ gazes turned to Pasia.
“That… little brat?”
“Stop joking! Prove it!”
The captain snorted.
“If she’s a Descendant of the Crimson Blood, there should naturally be evidence!”
Kim Jun took out the 「Royal Seal」 from his pocket and handed it to Pasia.
“Try using this.”
“What… is this?”
“It will prove that you’re the true master of this place.”
The moment Pasia received the seal with trembling hands.
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[Item Transfer Complete]
「Royal Seal」→ Now bound to Pasia.
[Verifying bloodline…]
[Descendant of the Crimson Blood confirmed]
[The true master has been found.]
[Royal Authority Awakening]
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Whooom-
Golden light began flowing from the seal.
The light enveloped Pasia, and instantly golden energy spread throughout the girl’s entire body.
But that wasn’t the end of it.
Flash-!
A faint golden afterimage rose behind Pasia’s back.
The form of a massive deer that seemed like something out of mythology.
The phantom of a golden deer with elegant antlers slowly revealed itself, enveloping Pasia.
“Th…this is!”
The soldiers stepped back in surprise.
“It’s the royal guardian spirit!”
“The blessing of the golden deer!”
A commotion arose among the soldiers.
The expressions of those who had been suspicious just moments ago completely changed.
“This is…definitely…”
The captain muttered with a trembling voice, then suddenly knelt down.
“We greet our new Count!”
Following his lead, the other soldiers all knelt in unison.
“We greet our Count!”
“Descendant of the Crimson Blood!”
For Kim Jun, a modern person, this scene was honestly quite embarrassing.
‘It feels like watching a historical drama.’
Kim Jun couldn’t know just how significant the Descendants of the Crimson Blood were in this world.
However, one thing was certain: the soldiers had accepted Pasia as their new count without hesitation.
Recognition, acceptance – problems that would normally be troublesome and time-consuming were resolved in an instant.
‘Now that Pasia’s problem is solved… time to head to the 19th Floor…’
But that’s when it happened.
Ding-!
[Notification]
[Pasia has not yet reached adulthood.]
[A regent is required for the minor lord.]
[Pasia has appointed ‘Kim Jun’ as regent.]
“What is this?”
Kim Jun asked in confusion.
“A…a system window popped up asking me something, so I just clicked it…”
Pasia answered hesitantly.
“What did it ask?”
“Whether I wanted to appoint Kim Jun as regent…”
Kim Jun’s face hardened.
‘Wait, what? Don’t tell me I have to manage the territory here until Pasia comes of age?’
A new status window appeared.
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[County Management System]
– Territory Name: Ella County
– Lord: Pasia (Minor)
– Regent: Kim Jun
[Available Forces]
– Spearmen: 470
– Archers: 120
– Cavalry: 80
[Facility Status]
[Lord’s Manor]: Lv.2
– Effect: +50 gold in taxes per day
[Farmland] – Lv.3
– Effect: +120 food per day
[Mine] – Lv.1
– Effect: +1 Lunarium per day
[Stables] – Lv.2
– Effect: Cavalry training available, +15% movement speed
[Workshop] – Lv.1
– Effect: Equipment repair/crafting available
[Barracks] – Lv.2
– Effect: +20% troop training efficiency, maximum capacity 100 troops
[Additional new buildings can be constructed.]
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Kim Jun sighed as he looked at the status window.
“This is completely a territory management game.”
When he scrolled down the status window, additional information appeared.
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[County Personnel]
[Roberto] (Former Financial Administrator)
– Management: 8 / Combat: 3 / Leadership: 6
[Marcello] (Barracks Commander)
– Management: 1 / Combat: 7 / Leadership: 8
[Elena] (Head Court Maid)
– Management: 4 / Combat: 2 / Leadership: 5
[Gabriel] (Cavalry Captain)
– Management: 2 / Combat: 8 / Leadership: 7
[Luis] (Farm Administrator)
– Management: 5 / Combat: 2 / Leadership: 4
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Kim Jun didn’t have the luxury of staying here to play a territory development game.
He had to retrieve Presendia and Putra.
He had to climb the Tower quickly.
So.
‘Management 8, huh.’
He just needed to have the right person manage the territory in his place.
“Bring Roberto here.”
“Yes, Regent!”
One of the soldiers rushed out.
Shortly after, a middle-aged gentleman entered. He had a neat, well-organized appearance and looked intelligent.
“I greet the Regent.”
“From now on, you’ll be in charge of the actual management of this territory.”
Kim Jun said straightforwardly.
“Teach that child until Pasia comes of age, and run the territory as well.”
“But shouldn’t the Regent personally…”
“I can’t stay here long. I have many things to do.”
Kim Jun waved his hand as he spoke.
“As you know, I’m not from around here. I need to keep climbing the Tower.”
Roberto nodded. Everyone already knew that the regent was a Hunter.
“And from now on, your name is Hwang Hee.”
“…What?”
Roberto’s mouth fell open in a round shape as he made a bewildered expression that seemed to say ‘huh?’
‘Roberto, Elena, whatever. I hate complicated names.’
Kim Jun crossed his arms and continued speaking.
“Hwang Hee. Nice name.”
“But my name is…”
“You’re going to work here until you die from now on. So Hwang Hee fits perfectly.”
Kim Jun nodded and made it final.
“Got it, Hwang Hee?”
Roberto… no, the man who had now become Hwang Hee answered with a complicated expression.
“…I understand, Regent.”
*
The sun sets here too.
The red sunset colors the rooftops of The Count’s Domain, and lengthened shadows cover the alleys one by one.
The chirping of birds heard from afar gradually quieted down, and before long, evening silence had arrived.
Around the time when stars began to reveal themselves one by one.
Kim Jun and Pasia stood side by side on the balcony of the Lord’s Manor.
“Mister…”
Pasia’s voice was small and trembling.
Kim Jun looked at the girl.
Many things had changed in just one day.
Pasia, who had been a beggar-like girl, had now become a count, and Kim Jun had become a regent.
But what was truly important was something else.
‘Now Pasia is safe.’
There was Hwang Hee, a capable administrator, and the soldiers had sincerely accepted Pasia too.
Most importantly, as long as the 「Royal Seal」 existed, no one would be able to touch her carelessly.
‘Now I can leave with peace of mind.’
As Kim Jun thought to himself, Pasia carefully opened her mouth.
“Mister… how long will you stay here?”
Kim Jun hesitated for a moment, then answered honestly.
“As soon as the sun rises tomorrow.”
Pasia’s expression instantly darkened.
Though it hadn’t been enough time to share deep emotions, he was the only adult who had treated her well.
She seemed to find the farewell with Kim Jun deeply regrettable.
Kim Jun gently patted the head of the dejected Pasia.
“We’ll see each other again soon. I have to bring my siblings.”
“Really?”
“Of course.”
Kim Jun looked into Pasia’s eyes and continued speaking.
“But until then, you need to become strong. You’re a count now.”
“I’m… not strong.”
“You need to become strong.”
Kim Jun’s voice contained firmness.
“The people here believe in you and follow you. You need to live up to that trust.”
Pasia lowered her head and fell silent.
After a while of saying nothing, she slowly clenched both hands with strength.
“…I understand.”
It was a small but firm voice.
“I’ll… try my best too. As a count!”
Chuckle-
Kim Jun smiled as if relieved.
“Yes. That’s how you should do it.”
Seeing that, Kim Jun felt he no longer needed to worry.
He spent his last night on the 18th Floor.
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