Walkthrough for the Transcendental Hunter's Ruins - Chapter 11

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Episode 11
Jeon Jae-woo ushered Yoo Jung-tae and his staff into his small room.
Since they were guests visiting his home, he ought to offer them something.
‘Maybe I should make some coffee. But what if it’s not to their taste? People of such high status probably have discerning palates.’
He’d never had to entertain anyone of such standing before.
“I apologize that I have nothing better to offer.”
“Oh, not at all—we should be grateful for anything. And forgive us for dropping in unannounced.”
Yoo Jung-tae was still making a careful effort to show goodwill toward Jeon Jae-woo.
Of course, Myeol-geop remained hidden in the corner, concealed by stealth, watching the humans.
“But what brings you to my home so suddenly?”
“Well, the truth is, there’s something I’d like to ask you about.”
Yoo Jung-tae had two reasons for this visit.
First, he wanted to confirm whether Jeon Jae-woo had successfully cleared the Legendary-rank Dungeon known as the Tomb of Swords, and if so, to request a trade for the resources obtained there.
Second, he had another motive for trying to win him over.
“Hunter Jeon, you did successfully clear the Legendary-rank Dungeon called the Tomb of Swords, didn’t you?”
“Yes, that’s correct.”
It made sense, anyway—Jeon Jae-woo’s name was clearly listed in the Dungeon system.
“Then, if I may ask, what kind of reward did you receive from clearing it?”
“This time it wasn’t resources—just an enormous number of Swords. Well over a hundred of them, I’d say.”
The moment he heard this, Yoo Jung-tae’s eyes gleamed.
Whatever they were, if they came from a Legendary-rank Dungeon, they couldn’t be ordinary weapons.
“Hunter Jeon, please sell those items to the Hunter Bureau. We’ll offer you the best price.”
Jeon Jae-woo didn’t care who he traded with, as long as the price was fair. But—
“Ah, I’m afraid that won’t be possible. I’ve already used them all up.”
“??”
As Jeon Jae-woo scratched his head in answer, Bureau Chief Yoo Jung-tae’s eyes went wide.
‘What… what did he just say?’
Used them all up? He’d used up all those Swords?
Jeon Jae-woo was evidently a combat-focused Hunter.
Even if his primary weapon was a sword, it had only been a few days since he cleared the Dungeon—there was no way he could have depleted over a hundred blades in that time.
Yoo Jung-tae’s pupils began to tremble.
“You… you didn’t sell them to someone else, did you?”
If he’d traded them to a domestic company, that would at least be reassuring.
‘But if someone overseas learned about Hunter Jeon’s existence and approached him for a deal…’
For a moment, the thought made Yoo Jung-tae so dizzy he nearly lost his balance.
Fortunately, Jeon Jae-woo quickly dispelled his fears.
“No, that’s not it. When items drop, I have a way to use them related to my Trait. I used them all myself.”
“Ah… ah! I see, I see. Ha ha. Well done.”
“……??”
Since he hadn’t traded them abroad, that was at least a relief.
But what kind of Trait could possibly consume over a hundred swords?
“The swords themselves, though—they’re still intact.”
“I’m sorry? What do you mean?”
“I only used the special mana attached to them. The blades themselves remain unchanged.”
At those words, Yoo Jung-tae’s eyes brightened again.
Presently, Jeon Jae-woo retrieved one of the hundred-odd Swords and laid it out.
“Ooh…”
Yoo Jung-tae examined the blade and let out a soft exclamation.
While he had no appraisal ability, anyone could tell these were masterwork blades.
It was unfortunate that the special mana they’d once held had been depleted, but even so, this represented an enormous resource.
Distributed among elite Hunters, each would yield a tremendous boost to their combat power.
Yoo Jung-tae grasped Jeon Jae-woo’s hands firmly.
“Please sell these blades to the Hunter Bureau as well. I promise you the finest price.”
“Sure, I can do that.”
For Jeon Jae-woo, trading with a domestic Hunter organization was certainly the safest option.
“Thank you so much!”
Yoo Jung-tae bowed his head repeatedly, expressing his gratitude.
It was bewildering to see a Bureau Chief behave so deferentially, though his enthusiasm was entirely justified.
South Korea was not a Hunter powerhouse, yet neither was it a weakling—it occupied a middle ground in international strength.
Until now, clearing even a single Legendary-rank Dungeon in a month was considered quite fortunate.
Yet out of the blue, Jeon Jae-woo had conquered two Legendary-rank Dungeons and dealt with the Hunter Bureau both times.
He’d created an unprecedented windfall for South Korea.
Of course, to Jeon Jae-woo now, such things barely mattered.
‘Is it time to go?’
If business was settled, he’d appreciate a swift exit. He was dying of exhaustion.
Yet Director Yoo Jung-tae still had one more question left to ask.
“Hunter. I hope you’ll forgive the intrusion, but there’s one more thing I’d like to ask you.”
“Of course. Please, go ahead.”
“I was wondering—do you intend to focus solely on Legendary-rank Dungeons going forward?”
At the director’s question, Jeon Jae-woo tilted his head thoughtfully.
It wasn’t a matter he’d given much consideration to.
“I’m not sure, honestly. It could go either way…”
Right now, he had only one golem with a Transcendent-rank Trait—Myeol-geop.
If that number increased, he felt confident he could tackle Ancient-rank and Mythic-rank Dungeons as well.
Truth be told, watching Myeol-geop explore a Legendary-rank Dungeon in just an hour made him think he could handle an Ancient-rank one solo too, but safety was paramount.
Yoo Jung-tae opened his mouth with utmost gravity, his hands clasped together.
“There’s something I very much want to tell you as Director of the Hunter Bureau.”
“Yes? Yes.”
“Would you consider focusing exclusively on Legendary-rank and above Dungeons, and refraining from tackling Rare-grade and lower?”
“Pardon?”
“Each Hunter has a limited number of Dungeon conquests available, and having someone of your caliber waste attempts on lower-tier Dungeons represents a tremendous loss to the nation.”
Jeon Jae-woo couldn’t help but agree with that logic.
‘That’s a fair point.’
By the Dungeon system, each Hunter has a fixed quota of Dungeon conquests.
So using up those precious attempts on lower-grade Dungeons when he could conquer a Legendary-rank in just an hour—that would indeed be a colossal waste.
“But doesn’t South Korea guarantee Hunters the freedom to choose which Dungeons they tackle?”
“I wouldn’t dream of forcing you, but I’m asking as the head of the Hunter Bureau. Whatever you need, just say the word. I promise the best compensation. If you don’t trust the Hunter Bureau, we can even cooperate with a private company of your choosing. The Bureau will do everything in its power to assist you.”
……
He understood what the director was getting at. But.
“There’s nothing in particular that I want.”
Yoo Jung-tae’s mouth fell slightly open at that lukewarm response.
“I’m sorry?”
“Even tackling a single Common-grade Dungeon nets me plenty of money—more than I need. With that income, I can buy a large, comfortable house. That’s enough for me.”
……
Jeon Jae-woo was a typical ordinary person who pursued financial gain and a comfortable life.
The only difference was that he could achieve it all on his own, without needing anyone’s help.
Standing beside Myeol-geop, the strongest combat golem, was the ultimate safety net. He’d already conquered three Dungeons, earning a substantial fortune in the process.
Reaching for more than that felt exhausting.
‘Is this the hollowness of having everything?’
He’d achieved every goal in an instant, and the wind had been knocked right out of him.
Meanwhile, Yoo Jung-tae, now in a difficult position, bit his lip.
People like Jeon Jae-woo were the most troublesome cases to recruit.
Usually, acquiring talent meant granting their wishes in exchange for their contribution to the nation.
But when they said they wanted nothing, there was no bargaining chip left.
‘This won’t do.’
From the Hunter Bureau’s perspective, Jeon Jae-woo was someone they absolutely could not lose.
Whatever it took, he had to be convinced.
With this man on board, South Korea could make history—conquering its first Ancient-rank Dungeon, or even a Mythic-rank if luck held.
If Jeon Jae-woo burned through all his Dungeon attempts alone, that dream would vanish.
But he couldn’t force the issue now, and coercion wouldn’t secure cooperation anyway.
“Do you have any interest in challenging Legendary-rank and higher Dungeons in the future?”
“Yes. If the opportunity arises someday.”
At Jeon Jae-woo’s affirmative answer, Yoo Jung-tae let out a silent sigh of relief.
It meant he wouldn’t carelessly burn through all his available conquests.
Separate from wanting nothing, Jeon Jae-woo privately did want to challenge an Ancient-rank or Mythic-rank Dungeon at least once.
He was curious what rewards those tiers would offer.
Somewhat reassured, Yoo Jung-tae exhaled and continued.
“Then I’ll ask just one thing.”
“?”
“When you’re ready to challenge an Ancient-rank or Mythic-rank Dungeon, please let us know first. We’ll do everything we can to support you.”
“I’m thinking of attempting all those dungeons alone as well.”
“I’m well aware of your abilities, Hunter. But dungeons are places where anything can happen — far more unpredictable than ordinary Hunters face.”
“True enough, but…”
“I simply want to help in whatever way I can, so please don’t worry. I won’t ask for any share of the rewards from the dungeons.”
“???”
Yoo Jung-tae’s words shocked not just Jeon Jae-woo but every Hunter Bureau employee present.
He was offering help while asking for nothing in return?
“Instead, I’d ask that you consult with us first regarding any items that come out of the dungeons. Of course, we’ll always pay top price.”
“……”
Yoo Jung-tae was probing, with unmistakable earnestness, to bring the Transcendent-rank Hunter over to his side.
‘He’s essentially declaring he’ll hand over everything — heart and liver included.’
Jeon Jae-woo pondered for a moment, then nodded.
“Sure. That much doesn’t matter to me.”
Yoo Jung-tae finally broke into a broad smile.
“Thank you. Thank you so much, Hunter.”
“No, it’s nothing. I mean…”
It actually was worth going to such lengths.
Nothing could be worse than letting relations with a Transcendent-rank Hunter sour.
How many times had the South Korean government regretted trying to force unconditional cooperation from Hunters in the past?
There had been more than one instance of Hunters emigrating to the United States, Switzerland, and elsewhere.
To avoid repeating that mistake, the wisest approach was to gradually bridge the gap.
“Anything at all is fine. If you need help, contact me anytime.”
“Anything at all?”
“Yes. It doesn’t have to be Hunter-related. Whether you need legal representation, funds, or a respectable position — contact me about anything. I’ll do whatever I can.”
“…Thank you.”
The way he was speaking made clear how much this man hoped to gain in the future.
In any case, Yoo Jung-tae and his party soon left the studio apartment, and Jeon Jae-woo, who had been awake for several nights, was finally able to sleep.
After sleeping all day, he woke to a notification that the Box of Heaven had finished producing something.
How a Transcendent-rank Hunter Conquers Dungeons
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