Episode 46
Chi profit.
The meat went up on the grill. Red and thick, it is top-notch Korean beef with marbling like white snowflakes.
form, sound, smell. Everyone was ecstatic.
One thing I didn’t like was the price… … .
“Can I do this? Eat and order more. Special parts.”
It’s paid by a wealthy C-rank Hunter, so what?
‘How old is this Korean beef?’
Moorim’s food is spicy, salty, and bland.
There were more days when I couldn’t even eat properly. For 30 days, my stomach was overworked with beef jerky, Byeokgokdan, and rice balls.
rain. clap clap.
The good thing about beef is that it can be eaten quickly. If you want it to be roughly cooked, go straight to your mouth.
Every bite feels like walking on a cloud. This, this, that, all taste like heaven.
“Huh.”
Team leader Choi looked at me with his unique strange expression.
“Would you like more?”
“no. You should refrain from overeating.”
“I’m divided into 25 people now… …
“At 12 each, it’s not that many.”
“I only ate three servings.”
“Oh, can I order six rounds?”
“… … yes.”
“Gong-gisbab too.”
After such a stormy meal. Choi’s mouth finally opened.
“I said I got it. A priest and a warrior, both.”
“Oh, thank you.”
“you’re welcome. Let’s call it a fair deal. Rather, there are things I am grateful for.”
it’s a fair deal
That’s right. I’ve bought him time to think, and he’ll get his reputation. I took five low-level hunters and caught two medium-level rare monsters.
The fact that there were no deaths in the process would be a great help in promoting the guild.
‘What if I didn’t find the strength to sync?’
Well, I wonder if someone died. Maybe no one came out alive.
“You already thought so.”
not so geeky Seeing how fast you are.
I laughed awkwardly.
“Because they are good for each other.”
“It is good for each other. To each other……
“Do you want to join the guild?”
“Pooh.”
Team leader Choi, who held up a tablecloth to block the water, took out a business card with a refined skill.
[Peace Guild. Team 1 Choi Min-woo.]
what is this. I was very perplexed at the moment.
“Su, did you offer to scout?
now?”
“Yes. Talent is always needed.”
When I received the business card, I was somewhat moved.
It seems like yesterday that I was doing interviews bending over like a shrimp… … .
‘Since I’ve lived a long time, all sorts of special things happen.’
How can you offer a scout while being treated as a talented person? F-rank Hunter Jin Tae-gyeong, he grew up a lot.
“Our guild is still new and the number of members is small, but the practicality is very good. Well, for example… …
“Chief Choi elegantly shook the wine glass. Oh god, when did you do that again?
“The finances are very strong.”
“Ohh, finances!”
“That’s why the welfare of the employees is also good.”
“Oh, welfare based on solid finances!”
“The guild leader is a B-class hunter.”
“Oh, a top hunter, a source of solid finance!”
“There is no need to worry about restructuring.”
“Ohhh, a stable job!”
Team leader Choi asked with a rich smile.
“Would you like to come?”
I was scratching my head.
“no. that’s a bit.”
“… … yes?”
“I’m in trouble right now. I need some time.”
I want to sign the contract right away, stamp it, seal it, and even leave a kiss mark.
‘But what if the system disappears tomorrow?’
it’s dog hair
One day, you will hear the voice of talent from talent (人才).
“Are you having money problems?”
Money is always a problem.
But this is a more important issue.
I can’t make a quick decision because I’m possessed by the bundle of money right in front of my eyes.
“It’s hard to tell. It’s a pity, but it’s not a matter to decide right now… …
“One hundred million.”
“100 million?”
“Pure down payment only. The rest will be met under the conditions of at least a C-class hunter.”
It was dangerous. It was really dangerous this time.
But I persevered with superhuman patience. Didn’t you realize right away that life in the world wasn’t so easy?
It can be money to eat and drink.
“sorry.”
Chief Choi looked at me blankly and then nodded.
“I look forward to hearing from you.”
One left, one stayed.
Team leader Choi, no, Choi Min-woo took out his cell phone after silently looking at the place where Jin Tae-kyung had left.
Took tok.
– This child is a ghost. I was trying to contact you anyway.
“What you said earlier, how did it go?”
-Since it was your request, I did find out… … What is this Jin Tae-gyeong person?
“I was curious about that, so I contacted you. So what are the results?”
-It’s a widespread case, well. Awakened 7 years ago at the age of 20, and as a result of the measurement, there is a record of completion at the top of the F-class Hunter training center… … .
Jin Tae-kyung’s past 7 years flowed through the receiver. At some point, Choi Min-woo’s eyebrows twitched.
“what? Sangdong station shift gate?”
–
uh you know that case too
can you not know It was only two years ago, so Choi Min-woo remembered it clearly.
–
He was the only survivor of the incident.
I also checked that part and was a little surprised. Choi Min-woo tilted his glass of water. An F-rank hunter who single-handedly caught a mid-level rare monster. I was thirsty thinking that I had caught the clue.
“and?”
–
leave of absence for half a year. The management office sent investigators from time to time, and it seemed like they were keeping their minds together. As you know, things are a bit big.
“so?”
–
That’s it. I was reinstated in the guild and ran around the gate for a year and a half, until I got fired. That was just three days ago.
“Why was it cut off?”
–
It’s a restructuring, but… … What is a small and medium guild that is only a snot? Maybe that event has a big impact. The management office took a sneak peek and sent it out. It will be awkward for you
“Is that the end?”
–
In my opinion. Can you send me a separate file?
“Send right away. Then hang up.”
– Hey, hey!
pop
Choi Min-woo tapped the table with his long fingers.
Taekyung Jin. F-class Hunter. The sole survivor of the Homologous Mutation Gate.
and… … .
‘At least a C-class hunter.’
It’s literally a story when you catch it at a minimum. The image of him attacking a C-class rare monster alone, and with his overwhelming power and skill, flickered in front of his eyes.
‘But it’s F-class.’
Either one. Either they hid their powers, or they recently reawakened.
Choi Min-woo guessed that it was the latter, but there was no change in that it was beyond common sense.
Are there only one or two Hunters who have never been able to get a promotion in their lifetime and retire?
Reawakening from F-class to C-class is arguably extremely rare.
‘This isn’t a game. What the hell is it?’
Choi Min-woo shook his head. It feels like being possessed by a ghost.
‘I’ll have to find out more.’
As he got up from his seat, the boss approached him and handed out the bill.
“It is 1,937,000 won.”
I really feel like I’m possessed by a ghost.
* * *
“Shiba, you’re f*cked.”
I flopped down. Messy waste sorting bin.
I couldn’t see what was supposed to be there.
‘No, no. I don’t have my capsule.”
Ever since I broke up with team leader Choi, I was nervous.
But in less than half a day, who would take it?
I cried out into the void.
“What a bastard!”
And the answer came.
“It’s me, you ten-year-old.”
The roof of the high school building. Jinho hyung was smoking at the spot I saw in the morning.
He blew out cigarette smoke with a vague expression on his face and continued.
“I regretted and made a promise while crying for 10 years… …
“Do you really make me regret crying?”
“You’re not funny. You don’t know about this movie, do you?”
“Don’t play around. Because it’s serious now.”
“Why did you make a fool of yourself today?”
“no.”
I spoke in a weak voice.
“capsule.”
“… … ok?”
“Someone took my capsules.”
“Collock, Coke Coke!”
Jinho hyung, who was coughing like crazy as if he had inhaled the smoke by mistake, finally managed to speak.
“That, didn’t you throw it away because you didn’t need it?”
“It did.”
until the system returns.
I had no idea that things would change so much in just a few hours.
‘I’ll have one more day.’
Where should I look for it? I let out a deep sigh.
“Hyung, didn’t you see who took Oxy?”
“uh… … that is.”
Jinho hyung scratched his head.
“If you saw it, you saw it. If you haven’t seen it, you haven’t seen it.”
Is this shit or shit?
When I glared at him, he smiled shyly.
“What is that? … It seems absolutely right to ask for a reward.
Anyway, that’s not the point.
I jumped up and asked.
“saw? Are you sure?”
“If I had to ask, that’s what I saw.”
“who? Where have you gone!”
“I’m not asking for a reward, but what is the expected amount?”
“… … 100,000 won?”
“Hey, am I too old? My memory is hazy.”
“Oh shit.”
“Yeah, it’s hot, so do your best.”
“The reward is 180,000 won.”
Jinho hyung smiled brightly as if he liked the amount.
“Four capsules. I picked it up.”
“.. ?” It took me just 3 seconds to understand.
‘Have you ever seen a man like a robber like this?’
I’m stuffy and my nose is stuffy. Hitting people in the back like this?
“But there was nowhere to leave it. It’s too small to fit in my room.”
“so?”
“I left it back in your room. Did you do well?”
How can I beat that person so that rumors spread that I hit him so badly?
I clenched my fists.
“It really is.”
I laughed out loud when I saw the capsule that took up half of the studio as if nothing had happened.
Should I call this luck?’
The one who took the capsule out of all those people was Jinho hyung.
I opened the cap of the capsule. I picked up the instruction manual that I had tossed into the old seat and opened the last page.
[main function]
– Customized capsules for one person only!
Upon user registration, the capsule becomes permanent, which is valid until death.
… … ah, please
‘It must have been a mere coincidence.’
But the awkwardness doesn’t go away.
I glared at the capsule, the source of all these incidents.
‘What is this thing doing?’
The reason I threw away the capsule at the separate collection point this morning was to forget everything.
To live my life as it is now, thinking that I had a very rough life, a nightmare.
But now things have changed.
‘Because we have a system.’
It’s a system… … .
It was then that I suddenly remembered something.
I put my hand on the surface of the capsule and muttered.
“Check the item.”
belt ring.
Then it is. It was the moment when the corner of the mouth went up.
– The item cannot be read.
“… … Can’t you read it?”
This is the first time this has happened.
‘Is it because it’s not Murim?’
Embarrassed, I checked random items in the room.
From TVs to ballpoint pens and even pillows.
Each time, the system displayed the correct information.
But only one. The capsule is unreadable.
“Wow, this hits the goal.”
I picked up the user manual just in case, but as expected.
belt ring.
– The item cannot be read.
I lay flat on the bed. I thought, staring blankly at the old, yellowed ceiling.
‘What’s going on?’
These are currently incomprehensible things. But one thing was certain.
‘I got stronger. Incomparable.’
The power permeated all over the body. Power wriggling in the Danjeon.
Synchronization gave me strength. A power that far surpasses that of an F-rank Hunter. The power to defeat a C-rank rare monster alone
‘Do you want to join the guild?’
The first scouting offer I ever received.
But he refused. The fact that someone acknowledges me is more fear than joy.
‘It’s no wonder.’
He endured for 7 years under the name of an F-class hunter. One day, a caterpillar that crawled on the dirt floor developed wings called a system.
Fear is a natural emotion.
‘But what if I could continue to use this power, the system?’
Just imagining it made my heart race.
At the same time, the time of the past seven years flashed through my mind. The name of F-class that was stamped like a stigma even though I tried like crazy. Even the memory of two years ago when I had to shudder at the ignorance, guilt, and helplessness of others.
“f*ck… … I can’t stand it any longer. I jumped up from my seat. I immediately ran out of the gosiwon and caught a taxi passing by.
“Where can I take you?”
The destination has already been decided.
“Please go to the Bucheon branch of the Hunter Association.”
Hunter rating remeasurement.
F-class Hunter. It starts with cutting off these loathsome shackles that have plagued me for a long time.
‘Let’s try it somewhere.’
The taxi driver said to me, who clenched his fists.
“This is a Seoul taxi.”
“ah.”
