The SSS-Class Hunter’s Garden Log - Chapter 49

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Chapter 49

 

As soon as Han Tae-ho realized what he was doing, he tried to spit out the ssam immediately.

 

But.

 

‘This is my first time having ssam like this.’

 

The taste was too incredible to refuse.

 

Not only the meat, but also the suspiciously fresh-looking lettuce with crispy cherry tomatoes inside, and even the grilled potatoes.

 

The harmony was so wonderful.

 

Even while eating, saliva kept flowing in his mouth.

 

Eventually, Han Tae-ho, who had succumbed to his appetite, pretended to reluctantly start chewing the ssam.

 

Oh well, what could he do about it.

 

After all, it was the Vice-Chairman who had neglected his opponent first.

 

There was no need to maintain loyalty alone for such a person.

 

Having made up his mind, Han Tae-ho shouted vigorously.

 

“One more!”

 

* * *

 

“I’m really sorry about what happened before and this time. No matter how blinded I was by rankings, I shouldn’t have done anything to harm people.”

 

Han Tae-ho, who had been freed at some point, was practically drinking the meat.

 

Han Tae-ho had already admitted to distributing rampage items and to informing the Vice-Chairman about Lee Haechan’s weaknesses.

 

“But this is the first time I’ve directly used a rampage item. Lee Haechan’s incident was done by the Vice-Chairman, not me.”

 

“Saying that with your mouth glistening with pork belly grease lacks sincerity.”

 

When Kang Hyeon scolded him, Han Tae-ho’s bulky shoulders drooped dejectedly.

 

“And if you’re going to apologize, you should do it to the people who were harmed, not to me.”

 

Han Tae-ho bowed his head to Taegyeom and Hana following Kang Hyeon’s words.

 

“I’m truly sorry. If there’s any damage you’ve suffered, I’ll compensate for everything.”

 

Taegyeom and Hana exchanged glances and shrugged their shoulders.

 

What Han Tae-ho had done wasn’t easily forgivable, but it was a bit awkward to ignore him because of his dignified way of speaking and mature appearance.

 

Eventually, Hana quietly pushed some meat toward Han Tae-ho.

 

“I understand, so please eat first.”

 

At those words, Han Tae-ho’s eyes became strangely moist.

 

“How much do you know about artificial gate cores?”

 

“Artificial gate cores?”

 

Han Tae-ho stared blankly at Kang Hyeon.

 

“What’s that?”

 

Then, when vertical wrinkles were about to form between Kang Hyeon’s brows, he shook his head vigorously.

 

“I really don’t know what you’re talking about! The Vice-Chairman only gave me one-sided orders when he had work for me, he never told me the details!”

 

“Oh my, that Vice-Chairman person was really bad.”

 

“…! That’s right! You know something!”

 

Han Tae-ho’s heart melted at Hana’s casual agreement.

 

This was the first person to understand his hardships.

 

“Anyway, if your promise to compensate isn’t empty words, hand over information about the dirty deeds the Vice-Chairman has been doing.”

 

“…Alright. Anyway, that petty Vice-Chairman, I was starting to dislike him too.”

 

It was truly a reed-like heart.

 

But his calculations were quick.

 

Having confirmed that Yun Taegyeom could single-handedly defeat S-rank monsters, wouldn’t the side that was sharing meat right in front of him and acknowledging his hardships be much better than the Vice-Chairman who blatantly reduced his compensation?

 

Han Tae-ho was a more emotional hunter than expected.

 

‘So he should have treated me well when he had the chance.’

 

* * *

 

And so.

 

After promising to share evidence that the Vice-Chairman had maliciously distributed rampage items received from Han Tae-ho.

 

The four people came out of the gate.

 

In the process, since they didn’t know what problems the once-transformed gate might cause, the boss monster’s core that had been maintaining its form was disposed of by Kang Hyeon’s hands, and the gate was converted to a cleared state.

 

“Thanks to the Crimson Moon Guild Master, one gate where new hunters could gain experience has disappeared.”

 

“Well, I’m sorry about that….”

 

Along with Taegyeom’s voice openly criticizing Han Tae-ho, the heavy sound of the gate’s rift closing echoed from behind.

 

Hana raised both hands and stretched.

 

“Mmm—! Today was fulfilling too.”

 

He had gained decent experience points, tested items, and even had an S-rank awakening.

 

This was a very satisfying day.

 

“Then I’ll head back to the garden!”

 

Hana waved his hands and quickened his steps.

 

He needed to hurry back and check his rewards.

 

But then Kang Hyeon naturally joined Hana’s side.

 

And then Yun Taegyeom and Han Tae-ho followed in turn.

 

“…Why are you following me?”

 

Hana’s eyes widened.

 

“Go your own ways!”

 

But because of the people who pretended not to hear and kept following, Hana ended up heading to the garden with three tails attached.

 

However, when they just arrived at the hospital, Hana discovered an unfamiliar car blocking the entrance to the garden.

 

It was a black sedan with the Hunter Association mark.

 

What kind of situation was this.

 

As Hana tilted his head.

 

“Hana!”

 

A secretive calling voice was heard.

 

Behind the wall surrounding the side of the garden, the Hospital Director and 301 Grandmother were gesturing.

 

“Shh! This way, this way!”

 

The four people who hid behind the wall almost simultaneously bent their waists.

 

“My back…, my back feels like it’s going to break.”

 

Due to his large build, Han Tae-ho groaned and muttered.

 

His thick thighs trembled.

 

“Shh!”

 

The Hospital Director stretched out his finger while holding his breath.

 

“Look over there.”

 

The garden.

 

In that place that had been peaceful until morning, people in black suits were standing.

 

Personnel wearing armbands with the Association mark seemed to be checking something as they looked around among the crops.

 

Taegyeom frowned deeply.

 

“Why is the Association here searching through the garden?”

 

At that moment.

 

Han Tae-ho’s complexion changed noticeably.

 

His healthy-looking face turned pale in an instant, and dry saliva gulped down his throat.

 

“…Ah.”

 

Everyone’s gaze simultaneously turned to Han Tae-ho.

 

“Well… um, I made a report… a little bit….”

 

Sweat beaded on Han Tae-ho’s bronze skin.

 

“It seems like it’s because of me. I previously informed the Vice-Chairman that the hunter who cleared the Yangpyeong Gate was here.”

 

After a moment of silence, Kang Hyeon sighed deeply and pressed his temples firmly.

 

Hana’s eyes widened.

 

‘Then those people came to catch me?’

 

At Kang Hyeon and Hana’s reactions, Han Tae-ho’s mind raced quickly.

 

‘Could it be that the hunter wearing the fertilizer bag is actually-.’ Just as he was reaching that thought.

 

Han Tae-ho’s eyes met with Kang Hyeon, who was staring intently at him.

 

Tae-ho involuntarily swallowed dry saliva at those mysterious light gray irises that seemed to see right through him.

 

Toward such Tae-ho, Kang Hyeon lightly placed his index finger to his lips. As if telling him to be quiet.

 

Han Tae-ho shut his mouth tight.

 

As if satisfied with Tae-ho’s reaction, Kang Hyeon raised an eyebrow once.

 

“Either way, the one who caused it should be the one to solve it.”

 

Kang Hyeon gestured with his chin toward the garden, pointing at Han Tae-ho.

 

“You want me to go? That’s unreasonable. How am I supposed to handle all those people? I’m not confident in close combat.”

 

“That hammer doesn’t look like it’s just for decoration.”

 

“It’s similar though. This is a kind of self-defense tool.”

 

At Han Tae-ho’s nonsensical nonsense, Hana looked at him incredulously.

 

“I can’t fight.”

 

“Then what are all those muscles for?”

 

“These are for intimidation. To avoid being looked down upon by combat-type hunters, you need at least this much bulk. Presence is important.”

 

Hana was left speechless.

 

So in other words, was it like this?

 

A body that anyone would see as tank-type, but actually a mage character, something like that?

 

“Earlier you were going on about being the senior and all. If you don’t step up in a situation like this, where will you use that experience?”

 

At Kang Hyeon’s words, Han Tae-ho’s face reddened.

 

“That’s what experience means. Anyway, you and I are the same age. Then the strongest person should step up. Not in order of experience.”

 

“Ha. You’re going to dump this on me?”

 

Hana’s eyes widened as he had just been listening to the conversation that flowed so naturally.

 

What did Han Tae-ho just say?

 

‘He’s the same age as Seo Ganghyeon?’

 

Tae-gyeom was also shocked.

 

“…What did you say? You’re lying! How can you be the same age as our Kang Hyeon!”

 

Even the 301 Grandmother, who laughed heartily every day, flinched and added a word.

 

“Oh my, I thought he was the same age as my eldest son.”

 

It was such confusing words that they momentarily forgot about the existence of the Association employees rummaging through the garden.

 

Even setting aside his appearance, it was questionable why he used such speech patterns at that age.

 

Han Tae-ho, who frowned at the pouring passionate interest, summarized the situation.

 

“How about this then. I’ll go to the Vice-Chairman and report that the information was wrong, so just hide for a bit until then. How about it?”

 

* * *

 

In conclusion, Han Tae-ho’s opinion was adopted.

 

It was thanks to Tae-gyeom’s active agreement that there was no point in confronting the Association people head-on as it would only make things bigger.

 

‘That’s right, Kang Hyeon. Let’s just avoid it for now. If we mess with them unnecessarily, even Hana might get into trouble.’

 

When Tae-gyeom nodded firmly, Kang Hyeon didn’t say anything more either.

 

So Hana ended up staying in a new place for the time being.

 

But the problem was that the place was none other than Seo Ganghyeon’s house.

 

Top floor of the Haechi Guild.

 

As soon as the elevator doors opened, Seoul’s night view came into sight through the floor-to-ceiling windows.

 

The lights of the high-rise buildings were sparkling as if they would pour down to the floor.

 

“…Wow.”

 

Hana unconsciously swallowed his admiration.

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