Walkthrough for the Transcendental Hunter's Ruins - Chapter 21

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Chapter 21
A talk show featuring celebrities airs on television.
Among the entertainers are many who have undergone Awakening and work as Hunters as well.
When the broadcast invites a Hunter, audiences grow curious about industry gossip, and topics flow easily enough.
During the talk show’s usual back-and-forth, the host suddenly shifted the conversation.
“Speaking of which, the Hunter world’s been absolutely ablaze with news lately, hasn’t it?”
The popular actress-Hunter who dominated recent headlines nodded in agreement.
“Yes. A Hunter named Jeon Jae-woo has been clearing dungeons one after another, and frankly, all of us Hunters were shocked.”
“Since nothing’s known about this Hunter Jeon Jae-woo, people are dying of curiosity. Has Ha Yeon ever met him?”
The actress shook her head firmly.
“Not at all. I doubt even my close Hunter acquaintances know him. I’m so curious myself…”
In a corner of his room, Jeon Jae-woo watched the broadcast and broke into a grin.
‘Man, this is crazy.’
A top celebrity calling his name on a popular TV show.
Somehow this felt more exhilarating than having his name splash across the news for clearing an Ancient-rank Dungeon.
Of course, Jeon Jae-woo’s actual influence had long since eclipsed anything a celebrity Hunter could muster.
Though he didn’t feel it directly since he hadn’t revealed himself to the public, Jeon Jae-woo could sense exactly where his standing lay.
Rank 1 – Jeon Jae-woo
Rank 2 – Jeon Jae-woo’s Identity
Rank 3 – Ancient-rank Dungeon Rewards
Rank 4 – Underground Labyrinth Magic Stones
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His name hadn’t dropped from the portal sites’ real-time search rankings in days.
“The Underground Labyrinth goes on and on forever. How was it cleared?”
“Magic Stones from the Underground Labyrinth. Far more came out than what we obtained from the jointly-cleared dungeon.”
“The dungeon conqueror’s identity remains shrouded in mystery… Even the Hunter Bureau stays silent. Who is Hunter Jeon Jae-woo?”
“China’s pushing to open joint dungeons and split the Ancient-rank rewards. Don’t talk nonsense now.”
Switch on the news and all you hear is talk of his dungeon clears.
└ I’m Hunter Jeon Jae-woo. Verified.
└ When will civilians be able to enter the Underground Labyrinth for mining? When does the Hunter Bureau approve it?
└ Don’t be absurd. This isn’t a Rare or even an S-rank dungeon—it’s a Legendary-rank Underground Labyrinth. Do you really think individual mining permits will be issued? The Hunter Bureau’s taking everything this time.
└ If you want a piece, beg Jeon Jae-woo above to kick out the Hunter Bureau guys lol
The community forums were ablaze with speculation about Jeon Jae-woo, and the flames showed no sign of dying down.
Money, of course, poured in relentlessly.
Enough that one might wonder if a single person should be allowed to accumulate such wealth.
After trading the Elixir from the Ancient-rank Dungeon, he hadn’t even bothered checking his account.
He’d earned enough that he didn’t need to confirm the balance with his own eyes.
But his continued Hunter activities had created a new problem.
‘This apartment’s getting too cramped.’
Jeon Jae-woo was still living in the small studio he’d rented during his job-hunting days.
When it was just him and Myeol-geop, there wasn’t much of an issue.
But now Elderitch and Nobum shared the cramped space as well.
On top of that, Elderitch kept summoning skeletons to handle the housework.
It made the already tight quarters feel even tighter.
‘I’m going to have to move.’
With no telling how many more times he’d use the Box of Heaven, his household was bound to keep growing.
“So, what does everyone think about moving?”
“I believe relocating to a more spacious residence would be advisable.”
“I’d like to move to a proper mansion myself. Ideally with adequate research facilities…”
“I’m happy wherever as long as I’m with you, Master.”
Look at our Nobum charming everyone with her words.
However, choosing a residence as a Hunter came with considerable complications.
The stronger the Hunter, the stricter the inspection criteria, since accidents could occur at any time.
The government was already pushing Hunters to move into dedicated residential complexes built specifically for them.
As Jeon Jae-woo mulled it over, Yoo Jeong-tae suddenly came to mind.
‘Whenever you need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I’ll do everything in my power to help.’
But was it appropriate to call a vice-minister-level official just for a personal matter like moving?
Then again, despite the nominal rank, his actual standing was practically presidential in scope.
Jeon Jae-woo, after weighing his options, finally called Yoo Jeong-tae.
[My goodness, if something like that comes up, you should have said so sooner. I’ll send someone right away.]
Director Yoo Jeong-tae turned out to be surprisingly enthusiastic about helping Jeon Jae-woo.
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Director Yoo Jeong-tae wasn’t just making empty promises—he really did send someone immediately.
Civil servants from the Hunter Bureau, tasked with managing residences for high-ranking Hunters, arrived within thirty minutes and showed him various properties.
“This is currently the most preferred Hunter Village among A-rank and higher Hunters.”
In this day and age, the area around Hunter Village was practically synonymous with wealth.
Naturally, wealthy merchants and politicians gravitated toward neighborhoods where strong Hunters lived.
After all, they could receive protection from the threat of monster attacks and terrorism.
Jeon Jae-woo examined each photograph brought for him and asked detailed questions about any that caught his eye.
“How much is this house?”
“Ah, you don’t need to worry about the price. The Director instructed me to provide any house to you free of charge.”
Jeon Jae-woo was taken aback and asked again.
“Is that normally provided free to high-ranking Hunters?”
“Not in general, but the Director said this is a special privilege being extended to you.”
A special privilege?
‘I’m not even affiliated with the Hunter Bureau though.’
“So what was the original asking price for this house?”
“The sale price last month was 72 billion won.”
He nearly choked and looked foolish for a moment, but quickly regained his composure.
‘No. Whether it’s 70 billion or 700 billion, why should I be surprised?’
He’d already earned far more money than most wealthy people could envy.
Honestly, spending 70 billion at this point wasn’t even earning him anything new.
Jeon Jae-woo pointed to the house he’d chosen and spoke.
“I’ll move into this one. But I’ll pay the market price myself.”
“Ah…”
The staff members’ faces grew uncomfortable at his firm tone.
Why did they look troubled when he was saying he’d pay for it himself?
“The Director specifically instructed us to provide it to you at no cost.”
“No, I said I’ll pay. If I don’t pay, I won’t move in.”
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The Hunter Bureau was the kind of organization that scrambled to make a good impression whenever there was an opportunity with Jeon Jae-woo.
If someone were already living there, they’d simply evict them without hesitation if Jeon Jae-woo expressed interest in the place.
But Jeon Jae-woo had no intention of owing anyone—the Hunter Bureau or otherwise—even the smallest favor.
Because even if it wasn’t written down in a document, any debt incurred had to be repaid in kind.
In any case, the move proceeded swiftly.
The staff from the Hunter Bureau thoroughly cleaned the empty house and moved all his belongings for him.
Jeon Jae-woo just had to carry Nobum in his arms and relocate himself.
“Wow…”
On moving day, Jeon Jae-woo’s jaw dropped at the sight of the massive mansion he was seeing for the first time.
‘Seeing it in person, it’s so much bigger than it looked in the photos.’
True to its nature as a Hunter-exclusive residence, it was equipped with various facilities suited for Hunters to use.
With a space like this, there’d be no problem living together with Myeol-geop, Elderitch, and Nobum all at once.
“Wow. The house is spacious and looks wonderful.”
“Well, if you like it, that’s a relief.”
Nobum, cradled in his arms, seemed to like the new house as well.
‘I should bring my parents here soon.’
Even if Myeol-geop and Elderitch had taken appropriate measures, it still felt most reassuring to have his parents nearby.
Though he hoped they wouldn’t be too startled seeing these two.
Just as the move was being completed.
“Hunter Jeon Jae-woo!”
When Jeon Jae-woo saw Yoo Jeong-tae approaching, he looked puzzled.
“? What brings you here, Director?”
“Well, of course I had to come see you move. How could I not?”
It was just a Hunter moving—why would the Hunter Bureau Director naturally have to come?
Yoo Jeong-tae spoke with an exaggerated expression of disappointment.
“I really wanted to let you have this house for free.”
“No, I couldn’t. A house over 70 billion won—it doesn’t feel right accepting it for nothing. I’m already grateful enough for the convenience you’ve provided.”
And besides, money wasn’t in short supply anymore.
“In any case, if there’s anything uncomfortable or anything you need, please let me know anytime.”
“Thank you for your concern.”
Just then, a clear voice called out from beside him.
“Oh? Director Yoo?”
Jeon Jae-woo turned his head and started in surprise.
A famous Hunter had emerged from the house next door and called out to Yoo Jeong-tae.
It was Kim Yu-min, known as one of South Korea’s representative Hunters.
When people thought of Korean Hunters, they thought of Kim Yu-min.
Her fame came not only from her skill as an S-rank Hunter, but also from her striking beauty.
For Jeon Jae-woo, it felt like meeting a genuine celebrity.
‘But why is she coming out of the house next door? Could she be my neighbor?’
Kim Yu-min approached naturally and greeted Yoo Jeong-tae warmly.
“So it really is you, Director. What brings you all the way out here?”
“Ah, Yu-min. Someone I know was moving in.”
Only then did Kim Yu-min turn her gaze to Jeon Jae-woo, smiled brightly, and offered a greeting.
“Hello there. I’m Kim Yu-min.”
“Ah… yes. Hello…”
How stiff.
He’d answered with an overly rigid posture.
Meanwhile, Kim Yu-min regarded Jeon Jae-woo with a puzzled expression.
‘Someone the Director knows?’
He appeared to be around her age, yet he knew the middle-aged Director Yoo Jeong-tae.
And for such a major figure as the Hunter Bureau Director to personally come help with a move?
Moreover, judging by the fact that he’d moved into one of the especially expensive properties among Hunter-exclusive residences, he had to be an exceptional Hunter.
Yet Kim Yu-min, who’d been in the Hunter world long enough to know the ropes, was seeing his face for the first time.
“It’s an honor to meet you. I’m Jeon Jae-woo.”
The moment she heard the name, Kim Yu-min couldn’t help but be startled.
‘Jeon Jae-woo…? Wait. Could it be that Jeon Jae-woo?’
As an S-rank Hunter, she couldn’t possibly be unaware of the name Jeon Jae-woo.
In fact, no ordinary Hunter or civilian could be unaware of it either.
After all, it was the name of the person who had suddenly appeared recently and cleared multiple Dungeons one after another.
‘If his name is Jeon Jae-woo, could he really be that same person?’
That astounding Hunter who’d single-handedly conquered Legendary-rank and Ancient-rank Dungeons in succession?
If he weren’t such a Hunter, Yoo Jeong-tae wouldn’t have bothered coming all the way here.
Suddenly, she noticed Yoo Jeong-tae bringing his index finger to his lips as if to say keep it secret.
That settled it.
‘…So it really is that Jeon Jae-woo.’
Kim Yu-min swallowed hard with nervous tension and finished her greeting.
“I live right next door, so let’s be good neighbors going forward. You and me.”
“Yes. I look forward to it.”
After that, when Kim Yu-min was called aside by Yoo Jeong-tae, she was taken aback.
Once she heard the explanation, she realized he’d deliberately arranged for Jeon Jae-woo to move in next to her.
Kim Yu-min turned to Yoo Jeong-tae, exasperated.
“You’re not asking me to spy on him, are you?”
“Ha, come now, not surveillance—just keep an eye out. And also, in case anything happens to Hunter Jeon Jae-woo, you’d be there to protect him.”
……
That was some weak excuse, even for a cover story.
How was she supposed to protect someone who might be the strongest Hunter in the world, alone?
He’d likely grown strong enough to treat even a single S-rank Hunter as beneath notice.
Director Yoo Jeong-tae placed a hand on Kim Yu-min’s shoulder and spoke.
“Your role is very important, Yu-min. And if any outside force tries to make contact with Hunter Jeon Jae-woo, report it to me immediately.”
That was Yoo Jeong-tae’s true purpose: to prevent the loss of talented individuals to foreign powers.
Though relations weren’t particularly poor, Jeon Jae-woo remained unaffiliated, and now that his name was known worldwide, any number of factions might try to recruit him to their side.
For the Hunter Bureau, Jeon Jae-woo forming ties with any power outside South Korea was an absolute red line.
And Yoo Jeong-tae’s concern was far from excessive.
America was already laying serious plans to recruit Jeon Jae-woo and preparing to implement them.
How an Transcendent-Rank Hunter Conquers Dungeons
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