Episode 72 Blacksmith Debut (2)

“Well, I didn’t mean to lie to you. Come to think of it, we had never met
before we met at the Hunter Association. I guess I lied, but it wasn’t
intentional.”

He fiddled with the window and spoke nonsense. I thought I could just pass it
off as a mistake, but this level of unresponsiveness was unexpected.
Shouldn't I have been a little surprised?

Myungwoo, who had been quietly looking at me, opened his mouth.

“It doesn’t matter even if you say it’s a lie.”

"…huh?"
“If Eugene was lying to you, I would say thank you for deceiving me.”

Myungwoo said with a smile. No, is there anything I should be thankful for…?

“Why on earth are you panicking? Look at me. I am Yoo Myung-woo with SS-
level production skills.”

The guy continued speaking, spreading his arms.

“Han Yu-jin, you made it. You took a common F-class hunter and turned him
into this.”

… It’s not wrong, but my conscience pricked me to accept it as is.

“It’s true that I helped you, but it was your effort and talent that gave you
SS-level skills.”

“What good would it be if you had a jewel in the gravel? You were rolling
around and almost fell into the mud.”

“Even so.”

“Don’t be so picky. You’re just trying to make me feel bad. No matter what
anyone says, it’s all thanks to you that I can be here. Talent and effort are
useless if the conditions don’t allow it. Aren’t I the living proof of that?”

As he said that, Myeong-woo tapped my shoulder. But the force was stronger
than I expected.

“Ugh, it hurts—”

- Krrrr.

As I staggered and grabbed his shoulder, I suddenly heard a sharp sound. I

quickly looked around and saw Peace baring his teeth. Blue also had his
wings half-spread. Even including Ppyak, all three were staring at
Myeongwoo.

I had a gut feeling that if I just left it alone, something big would happen.

“No, it doesn’t hurt! I’m joking, I’m joking. Peace, hide your fangs, Blue, fold
your wings, and what are you going to do, Ppyak? Anyway, everyone calm
down.”

Especially Peace, you haven't even known Myungwoo for a day or two, so
why are you showing your teeth over something like this? It was
understandable since we were strangers during the Seonghyeonje era.

“Myungwoo is my friend, my friend.”

Fortunately, the kids soon went back to normal. I sighed and looked back at
Myeong-woo.

“Sorry. I think the kids got it wrong.”

“No, it’s because I didn’t control my strength properly.”

“That’s because you’ve been hitting on metal all day. Take a break and do
it.”

“It’s because my stats have gone up.”

"…what?"

Hey, are the stats going up again? Is it just Myeong-woo with a different
system? Why are they going up again? Myeong-woo pointed at the spear I
was holding with his chin.

“They said it was a reward for making my first S-class item, so it went up. It
went up when I was an A-class too, but it wasn’t to the point where I had
trouble controlling my strength. This time, it went up quite a bit, so I guess I
haven’t adjusted yet.”

Is there such a reward? I don't know if it was an original system or a

consideration from my senior, but it was a scam.

“Let’s do some stat calculations.”

I added up the stats that Myungwoo gave me and divided them. The average
is… … .

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“… It’s C-class.”
When I made an A-grade item, did it go up to D-grade? If it continues like
this, if I make an SS-grade, it becomes B-grade, if I make an SSS-grade, it
becomes A-grade, and if I make an L-grade, it becomes S-grade?

It seems like Myungwoo is the main character and I'm more of a supporter.
He'll be using the equipment he made to do everything.

'Isn't there anything that can raise my stats?'

I don't want to risk other people's lives and my mentality to become stronger
for a week.

“You, if you keep going like this, you’ll start out as an F-rank and end up as
an S-rank?”

“I don’t think that’s possible, but you never know.”

Myungwoo looked down at his palm. When he first met me, the guy was pale
and withered. His hand was no different. At best, it was a weak hand with
calluses.

But now it's solidified.

Not only were there calluses, but there were also scars on his fingers that
had grown noticeably thicker and had not yet been treated. Even though the
color and shape were not the same, they looked like they belonged to a
craftsman who had been hammering iron for over a year.

“Who would have thought I would become like this? So an F-class can
become an S-class. You never know.”

Myungwoo, you were talented from the start, I thought, and then I
remembered what the system administrator said. If there were no
restrictions on the system, it wouldn't be impossible for an ordinary person
to grow into the world's strongest.

It was said that the system will disappear in about 10 years. If that happens,
even if it is not an exceptional case like Myeong-woo, there may be people
who become A-class or S-class without any special talent.

“Yeah, I guess I don’t know.”

It's true that I didn't know. Did I know that I would regress and end up like
this?

“Now let’s show something that other people don’t know about.”

I took out my phone and opened up my contact list, which was packed with
contacts. A smile formed on my face as I scrolled down.
***

The Hunter Association Chairman couldn't believe it when he received my

call, and then he made a fuss that was out of character, saying he would
come over right away. His reaction was even worse than mine.

It was understandable. The Hunter Association's main source of income was

the production and sale of various items, including the market and potions.
Even if they were items that they made themselves, they were related to
curses, so they had nothing to do with the famous people who mainly made
equipment. The same goes for potions.

But Hunter Market is different.

The auction fees for S-class or higher equipment would be lucrative, but the
biggest advantage would be the regular supply. Just by being visited by top-
class hunters from all over the world and becoming known, the value would
increase significantly.

Of course, I don't know if things will turn out as well as the president hopes.

And soon after, calls and texts started coming in on his phone. Myungwoo’s
phone also started shaking, not knowing how he found out.

“If that number is it, then it’s the Breaker Guild Leader.”

Myungwoo kept calling, so I checked the number he showed me and told

him.

“Guild leader?”

“Yeah. I heard that the weapon you made this time is a spear. He’s a S-class
hunter who uses a large spear.”

The Ice Tree Spear wasn't for assault. This was perfect for Yerim. The magic
stat increase rate was also high.

“If it’s too much trouble, change your number now. Even if you don’t change
your number, change your phone.”

It's a phone that's been around for at least 3 years, so it's time to replace it.

“For now, I’m only contacting the association and guilds, but once the show
airs, even my cousins’ cousins will be on the phone?”

Myungwoo still had an expression on his face that didn't quite feel real. It
won't be long though.

***

“Mister! And our Myeongwoo oppa!”

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As soon as the door to the makeup room opened, Ye-rim, who was being
treated first, spread her arms wide and shouted. Without being able to
respond to the shout, Myeong-woo was dragged away by the hands of
people. The clothes he had been wearing had all become too small and he
looked terrible, so he had to change everything from head to toe.

After chatting with Ye-rim for about an hour, Myeong-woo appeared looking
awkward.

“Oh, he’s a completely different person, isn’t he?”

“I see. This is the first time I’ve seen you.”

I said it half-jokingly, but compared to when we first met, he really was a

different person. The face under the neatly trimmed hair was similar, but the
expression on his face was completely different, and most of all, his body
was different. The withered appearance that seemed like it would fall over if
you hit him was completely gone. Not only had he grown taller, but his thick
arms were clearly visible beyond the summer suit shirt that fit him perfectly.

My back is straight and my shoulders are broad. If you just look at my back,
you won't even recognize my parents who gave birth to me.

Be jealous.

“You even put on makeup… Can you see it? Doesn’t it seem strange?”

“No, it’s okay. It’s natural. You’re handsome.”

“That’s right! He’s the best, he’s so handsome!”

Yerim, whose bankbook looked like it was going to burst, was making a fuss.
It was an S-class weapon that had to be auctioned without a market price, so
it was originally absolutely impossible for a rookie hunter with a wallet that
had never entered an S-class dungeon to purchase it.

Our Yerim, you were so confident about making a lot of money that you've
become a debtor. I'll pay you back soon though.

“It looks like you’re ready.”

Yuhyeon came in and exchanged a quick greeting with Myeongwoo. Then

she beckoned to me. As I approached, she asked in a soft voice.

“Did you say?”

“I did. It doesn’t matter. Even if you say I lied, it’s okay.”

“That’s fortunate.”
Yuhyeon nodded and looked at Myeongwoo with a slightly softer expression.

“Now, please be nice to me. Be friendly with me.”

“I’ll try.”

It was a pure and 100% insincere answer.

***

The Hunter Association press conference room where Yoo Myung-woo's skills
were to be revealed and verified was already filled with reporters. Although
the details were not yet known, word seemed to be spreading.

In the waiting room connected to the conference room, I saw familiar faces
who had arrived earlier.
“It’s been a while, Hunter Han Yu-jin.”

Hanshin's guild leader Park Min-gyu greeted me and then turned his gaze to
Myung-woo. As a defensive type, he would want Myung-woo's equipment
more than the cavalry I would raise. But he greeted me first.

The MKC guild leader would have had no shame in coming out, and Moon
Hyun-ah was away because of an urgent dungeon raid.

“Hello, Han Yu-jin. How have you been?”

Kang So-young, a Seong A-class hunter with Dragon Rider skills, also greeted
me. Behind her,

“I heard you’re having a hard time because of the new S-class monster.”

The Seong Guildmaster was standing there. This time, there was no bouquet.
I thought he might give one to Myungwoo too. Seonghyeonje came towards
me and leaned forward slightly. His voice softly reached my ear.

“I may not be able to help you take care of the young, but I can help you
deal with the old.”

I see you heard about what happened at the Awakening Center. He smiled at
Seonghyeonje.

“I’m good at both.”

“I also want to have a calm conversation about what you’re good at. Just the
two of you, Han Yu-jin.”

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“Could you please invite me to your house?”
“I haven’t invited anyone yet. Do you want them to come?”

“I would like to decline as I am a first-time customer and would be

uncomfortable with this.”

You've never invited anyone to your house. You don't have any friends. I
don't think you have any.

As soon as Seonghyeonjae took a step back, Yuhyeon pulled me towards

him. Even if you don't watch out, Sesung won't go.

Seonghyeonje looked at me for a moment and then turned back to

Myeongwoo.

“First of all, congratulations to Hunter Yoo Myeong-woo.”

Even the world's greatest guild leader can't ignore a blacksmith. It looks like
he's turning his attention to Myungwoo right after me.

Even Sung Hyun-je didn't even look at those humans, Yu Hyeon and Ye-rim.
Of course, Myeong-woo was much more important than the S-rank hunters
from other guilds.

“Excuse me, Han Yu-jin.”

As Seong Hyeon-je moved away, Kang So-young came back and spoke to
me.

“Even though several new monsters have come in, there’s still room left?”

“Yes, of course. It seems the female dragon is still there.”

When I asked quietly, Kang So-young sighed and made a worried expression.

“It seems like the nest has come out well since it took a long time. I hope
everyone returns safely.”

“It'll be okay.”

It's been a while since the strategy information came out, and it said it was a
perfect dungeon, so there shouldn't be any problems.

While I was talking briefly with Kang So-young, Myung-woo, who had been
released from Seong-hyeon-je, was surrounded by people in an instant. I was
thinking about going, but I just left him alone. There will be many similar
incidents in the future, so I decided to stand on my own, so I should get used
to it.

'It doesn't look that difficult.'

The face that appears here and there is more comfortable than you think.
Our Myungwoo, both the outside and the inside have changed a lot in a short
period of time. I knew from the beginning that he could have SS-level skills,
but I never dreamed that he would change that much.

As I watched, the corners of my mouth kept going up in satisfaction.

“Aren’t you in there?”

I said to Yoo Hyeon who was next to me. Kang So Young Hunter also went
over there.

“Why are you bringing this up now?”

“What a surprise. Get to work, Guildmaster.”

“I think it would be faster to ask my brother than to try to seduce Yoo
Myung-woo anyway.”

What the hell is this?

“Hey, you should take care of your own business. Why are you asking me, a
random person, to do this?”

“Aren’t you going to help me?”

… Not really. He’s acting quite shameless. Still, it’s better than just sitting
still. Well, just trust me. Can’t I get you one piece of equipment?

After a while, Myungwoo and the association people went out to the
conference room. I couldn't follow them, so I watched them through the
monitor. Myungwoo, you're pretty good at taking pictures.

After a brief greeting and introduction, Myungwoo opened his mouth with a
smile on his face, free from tension.

[The skill I have acquired is the SS-grade crafting skill, and the master of the
Golden Blacksmith.] [If it's a blacksmith, can you only craft metal items?]
[You can craft anything that contains metal.]
The answer is also calm. I am proud.

[What is the highest grade of the item that can be made? If it's SS grade, can
you make it up to SS grade?]
Instead of answering the reporter's question, Myungwoo took out Parmini's
ice tree spear. The audience was momentarily quiet at the appearance of the
ominous spear wrapped in a blue cold air. In the meantime, the association's
appraiser took the microphone.
[This Parmin's Ice Tree Spear is an S-class weapon and contains an S-class
skill that enhances the ice attribute, as guarantored by the Korean Hunter
Association.]
An S-class weapon with S-class skills. The flash goes off loudly to capture the
appearance of Korea's sixteenth S-class weapon. After a brief pause,
Myungwoo opens his mouth again.

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[There is no limit to the crafting grade of items.]
This time the silence was a little longer.

“Wow, is that real?”

Kang So-young, who was watching the monitor in the waiting room with me,
muttered. I didn’t even tell the association that there was no limit to the
production level. I just said that I had made an S-class weapon and that it
had SS-class production skills.

[Well, then. Are you saying that you can make items that are beyond S-
grade, or even SS-grade or higher?] [There is no skill limit, so it is possible.
However, to make SS-grade or higher items, you need proficiency and
experience making more items. Since you have already made S-grade items
in a short period of time, it won’t be too far in the future when SS-grade
items come out. It will probably be possible to have a regular supply
someday.]
A dry swallowing sound was heard, whose name it was. All the hunters who
were listening to Myeongwoo right now, especially the high-level hunters,
would have their hearts pounding.

It was a story that couldn't help but be exciting.

SS-grade weapons. Maybe even more. Even I, with F-grade stats, am looking
forward to it, but what more can I say about the higher-grade hunters who
will directly benefit from it?

The waiting room remained silent even as the small questions continued.
Even Seong Hyeon-je kept his mouth shut and looked deep in thought.

Everyone was serious, serious, but I was the only one whose mouth corners
kept going up, so it was a little embarrassing, but it was still good. If
Myungwoo's stats were still F, I would have been reluctant to reveal them so
widely, but now they're C. If your stats are C, you don't have to worry too
much as long as you're well-equipped. You can just make S-grade equipment
yourself and paint it. If it's too much, you can always go to the blacksmith.

Oh, there's really no need to worry. You're really great, our Myeongwoo.

While they were laughing at the monitor, Yerim appeared. She was the new
owner of Parmini's Ice Tree Spear. Since she had received help from the
Haeyeon Guild, she had agreed to hand over her first S-class weapon for just
100 billion won.

It's really just a penny. If it's an S-class weapon, even if it doesn't have skills
and is of average quality, the starting price for the auction is 100 billion won.

Yerim's face was shining brightly as she held the ice tree spear in her arms.
It felt good to see Yerim enjoying it.

[Thank you, Hunter Yoo Myung-woo. And thank you, Hunter Han Yu-jin!]
… No, why am I here? And this wasn't the end.

[I was able to obtain SS-class skills thanks to the help of the Haeyeon Guild,
but the biggest helper was Hunter Han Yu-jin. It’s not enough to simply
describe it as a benefactor—]
Myungwoo! It's live right now! Oh no, someone turn off the monitor! Or at
least make noise! No, stop talking.

I felt the stinging gazes coming from all sides. I felt like I was going to die
from embarrassment. Seonghyeonje also cast quite an interesting gaze.
Episode 73 Blacksmith Debut (3)

The heartfelt tribute to my parents, which was like an acceptance speech,

finally ended, and applause was heard. What kind of applause is that?
Applause. But it was pretty good, except that my name took the place my
parents should have been. It was also touching because it was filled with the
sincerity of the transformed F-class.

… touching, but incredibly pathetic! No, that guy Myung-woo, really, really,
how can he act so nonchalantly? If I were Myung-woo’s parents, I think I
would have been moved to tears… We’re just friends… … . We’re not even
friends of twenty years or best friends, and we’ve only known each other for
two months.

‘Wow, what the… Everyone is looking at me like, what’s the relationship

between the two of you… … .’

It wasn't just here. Even in the conference room beyond the monitor,
questions were being asked about my name.

Uh… Yeah, well. It’s okay. Myungwoo is doing it out of good intentions. It’s
something that can be resolved by just distracting him for a little while. It’s a
shame that he failed to divert attention, though.

I expected that I would be somewhat buried when a blacksmith with no item

crafting grade limit appeared, but it turned out to be the opposite.
Myungwoo, you're just getting the spotlight by yourself, so why are you
giving me credit for it?

After a while, the conversation ended and Myeong-woo and Ye-rim returned
to the waiting room. Ye-rim was holding the Ice Tree Spear tightly without
even putting it in her inventory, and Myeong-woo was looking straight at me
and smiling brightly.

Until the guy who ran away came towards me, no one stopped him.
Everyone just stared at him as if they had made a promise.

“How was I?”

Myungwoo asked with a bright face. What was it like?

"good job."

Are you going to start a fight here? You should laugh.

He actually spoke well. He didn't miss anything. Regarding the guild, he

covered it up well by saying that he would focus on training for a while after
acquiring the skill and that he had no intention of joining a specific guild, but
would accept support instead.

“But isn’t it a bit too much to pass the buck to me like that? After all, you are
the main character.”

Myungwoo glanced around and opened his mouth.

“It was on purpose.”

"…huh?"

“Of course I meant it 100%, but it was intentional to emphasize it in detail

publicly.”

… Just two weeks ago, he was really gentle, kind, and shy. Is this a side
effect of his skill?

“Uh… why?”

“I’m just trying to let you know that if you touch me, there’s no soup left.”

Myeongwoo spoke in a clear voice as if to make sure everyone around him

could hear.

“That’s why I said I wouldn’t reveal it until I made an S-class item. It would
only be effective if I made at least an S-class weapon.”

It was a proud and proud face. To be honest, I was a little embarrassed and
dumbfounded.

“Thank you. Really.”

Those two words rolled off my tongue. How could I not be grateful? I would
have liked to be acknowledged even a day sooner, but I held back. I didn’t
even enjoy the moment of finally seeing the light after a long period of
darkness alone.

He gives so much that I wonder if it's okay to receive it like this, so what
more can I say in front of him?

“Hey, that’s about it.”

Looking at you bashfully, I can tell that you are the Myeongwoo I know.

“No one can touch me because I’m scared of being caught by you, dude.”

I said it as a joke, but it was true. Unlike Ki Seung-soo, which hunter would
want to be out of favor with a blacksmith who could actually improve the
hunter's abilities? If I were to get kidnapped again, all the hunters, from the
top to the bottom, would roll up their sleeves and do their best to look good
to Myung-woo.

Since you showed off your intimacy too much, you could use them as
hostages and steal their valuable equipment, but it won't be easy. If you do it
right, you'll hit the jackpot, but if you make a mistake, you'll be shattered
without leaving a trace.

“It’s really sturdy.”

Even though the pouring dark gazes are harsh.

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***

The world's first equipment crafting hunter with an S-class top-tier weapon!
The owner of the Golden Blacksmith Shop, Yu Myeong-woo, reveals that
there is no grade limit to the items he can produce!

There are no grade restrictions, the Hand of God appears!

From an F-rank hunter to an SS-rank overnight!

What is the secret to acquiring SS-grade skills?!

The press conference video was posted on the main page of a major portal
site, and in an instant, articles related to Myungwoo covered all the sites.
The real-time search terms were ranked from 1st to 2nd, including
Myungwoo, the owner of the Golden Blacksmith Shop, Ice Tree Spear, S-class
equipment, SS-class equipment, and grade limit. My name is also there, but
it’s not there.

The comments were also huge. There were some malicious comments, but
most were jealous. Since it was an F-rank that hit the jackpot, not an
intermediate or advanced hunter, people were even more interested. There
were also many comments asking how an F-rank could obtain good skills.

'In this kind of atmosphere, there will be a lot more people who will try to
check out special skills first rather than going straight to the Awakening
Center.'

[Yeong-woo Yoo, the owner of the Golden Blacksmith Shop. This first
blacksmith hunter is receiving a lot of attention both domestically and
internationally.]
Even on the TV that was on, they were repeating 'Our Myungwoo is this
great!' over and over again. Add more, add more.

“Wow, Yerim, look at this. It’s a surefire way to get SS-level skills.”
Yerim, who was playing with Blue and destroying the single-seater sofa,
burst out laughing. Yerim, that's something I just bought yesterday.

“What’s the method? There are so many skills I want to have!”

“The world is buzzing these days with the SS-grade Golden Blacksmith’s
Master Skill, right? If you acquire such a high-grade skill, your life will change
completely. But it’s usually hard to awaken… Why are there so many
extras?”

“Hey, that’s fishing, fishing. How do I get it? The weather is like this and that,
health is like that, anyway, I’ll end up with the best SS-rank skill.”

Yerim said, throwing Blue as if she was going to touch the ceiling.

- Gyah!
“But I thought you didn’t like looking up stuff like that. Back then, you used
to post articles and go up in real-time search rankings. Back then, you just
watched a little bit of TV.”

“Is it the same as my job?”

At that time, I didn't even open the Internet for a few days after seeing the
news. Why would I look at that? No matter how good the news was, there
was no way there wouldn't be malicious comments. Even if the good Messiah
came down and performed miracles and mercy, isn't it a set-up scam? Those
who leave comments like they think they're Jesus and are unlucky will never
disappear. That's why I'm still filtering out articles that mention me even a
little bit.

Even if it never happened, I've already been beaten up enough, so why

would I buy it again and poke my eyes out? You don't even look at my SNS
comments very often.

“Eugene, is there anything you need? Is there anything you want?”

Myeong-woo, who was now embarrassed and couldn't look straight at the TV,
suddenly asked. It looks like he's going to make something. I need it.

“I can only use equipment that increases stats… … It’s a waste of time and
materials to deliberately make equipment that increases stats.”

“How about special effects?”

“Special effects? Hmm… … .”

What are some special effects? Something that helps children grow? Or
maybe it's possible to pass on skills or titles to others without contact. If it
could do that, it would be so versatile.
“Not everything can be done with special effects, right?”

“Ah. Basically, it’s based on materials. If you want to put a special skill on an
item, you need a base material. Like an ice tree spear made from a material
that has strong cold.”

As expected, it's not omnipotent.

“Are there any materials that could possibly be used to transfer skills?”

“I don’t think there is such a thing.”

“Then, defensive skills? Instead of something that is completely blocked and

untouchable by allies, how about something that increases the body’s own
defense? Even if it’s only for an hour or two.”
As a bonus, if you want to share a skill by making contact with an opponent,
you can't use a normal shield. If your body itself has a defense of at least
Class A or higher, you can safely share the title of double the attack skill
effect in case of an emergency.

“The most common ingredient is defense-related. I’ll try making it.”

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“Don’t overdo it. It’s nice to have, but it’s not absolutely necessary.”

Even if the rate at which dungeon difficulty increases increases, it will still be
more than a year before the higher-level dungeons burst out. If you raise
your kids diligently before then, there is no need to share skills.

The best thing is that nothing happens while leading a body with F-rank
stats.

***

It's already been a month since the first dungeon raid after the return. That
means the cooldown time for my child, whom I gave to the kids, has ended.
Time really does fly by.

For Yerim, I chose the Cold Resistance A skill without hesitation. Since the Ice
Tree Spear also gave her the Ice attribute enhancement skill, a resistance
skill was essential. Self-attribute resistance skills usually grow quickly, so it
was better to quickly obtain them and raise them to S-rank.

This time, Yerim only had to level up by 10,000 without any special
conditions.

On the other hand, Myeongwoo was not easy to choose.

'You can't tell which skill is good just by looking at the skill name.'
The problem is that there are a lot of things that appear to be special skills.

[Unlearned Optimization Skills

Master of Hammering (A)

Delicate fingertips (A)

Fire Resistance (A)

Metal classification (A)

Sharpen the knife (A)]

First of all, there were five unlearned optimization skills. Except for fire
resistance, they all seemed to be related to crafting skills. And all four of
them seemed useful.
'Should I just get them one by one?'

Even if I think about it, the skill description window won't come up. My baby's
waiting time is only a month, so just let me get them all.

First, the master of hammering. When I selected it, a condition appeared.

Unlike the master of the Golden Blacksmith, it only required leveling up by 5.
It seemed that I had already met all the other conditions. It was probably
something like hammering a thousand times.

“Myungwoo, if you’re going to do it, level up before your stats go up any

further. It’ll be harder to level up as your stats go up.”

Myungwoo, who was marinating the ribs, nodded at my words. It looks

delicious. It prickles my conscience that a hunter who is receiving worldwide
attention is doing that to feed me.

“I’m going to try to raise it to a level where it can be raised easily.”

“Yerim said she’s going to take a break for about ten days. Should we go
together then?”

“I’m fine.”

Myungwoo has C-rank stats, but he's low level and not a combat hunter, so a
D-rank mid-lower dungeon would be good. Can you use the blacksmithing
move within the dungeon?

“You said that the blacksmith shop also has living facilities?”

“Uh. On the second floor.”

“It would be really useful if my stats went up and I could enter higher level
dungeons. It would be like having a safe space where I can rest
comfortably.”

The higher-level dungeon raid required days of wandering through lands

teeming with fearsome monsters. A safe resting place would be sweet as
honey to even the strongest and healthiest of the higher-level combat
hunters.

If it can be used in a real dungeon, then Myungwoo is a total all-rounder. I

want to ask him to help me clear the dungeon with Yuhyeon. But I'm too
busy making equipment to do it.

The next opponent to have their skill cooldown end after Yerim and
Myeongwoo was none other than Peace.
[Time required for adult metamorphosis (56:15)]
Thanks to playing around with it intermittently, there are only 56 hours left,
or two days and a half. You can reduce the time by up to three times during
the skill application time, so it can be finished in one day.

I also wore equipment focused on physical strength and muscle strength,

filled the training room with training tools, and prepared recovery agents.

“Okay, Peace. Let’s finish this quickly.”

- Kkian!

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Peace responds vigorously, slapping his tail.

And a whole day passed. I felt like I was half dead.

“… Peace, can you help me find my phone?”

He said, stretching out on the cot. I took it out in case I would break it while
training, but I don't remember where I put it... Even if I remembered, I
couldn't go get it.

- Ugh.

Peace, still in fluid form, bit the phone and placed it on my hand. She was
smart, too. It seemed like she could understand everything people said.

“It’s a little past seven o’clock.”

It's dinner time. I have to go and get the kids lunch and I have to eat dinner
too. I'll just close my eyes for thirty minutes and then go up.
I closed my eyes and opened them, and it was eleven o'clock. What the
heck. Peace, who had climbed onto the bed and was leaning against my side,
tilted his head.

“Aren’t you hungry? I should have woken you up.”

- Grrrrr.

I was going to call Myungwoo right away, but I remembered that I had turned
off my phone because I had so many calls coming in, so I called the
dormitory management office. The management office connected me to the
house intercom. Fortunately, Myungwoo was out of the blacksmith shop.

[Don't worry. I packed you some food. The unicorns also told me that you
wouldn't be able to make it today.]
“Really? Thank you!”
[Take care of yourself while you do this.]
As others have said. Anyway, it was fortunate. Since Myungwoo's stats are
now C-class, I can also get Blue. That's good.

I hung up the phone and got off the cot. Peace jumped down too. Ugh, my
back.

“Peace, aren’t you all grown up?”

-Huh?

“Can you please just let me check it out once? Okay?”

As I beckoned and asked, Peace stepped back. And a moment later,

something like a cool flame appeared, and Peace's body grew larger.

It's bigger than when it was a juvenile. It's about twice as big as it was then.

The magnificent red giant body was splendidly covered with golden mane. It
was large, but it did not feel dull. Although it was a feline, it had a sleek line
like a leopard rather than a lion or tiger. It still had the aspect of a fox
because of its pointed ears and voluminous tail.

[2nd Class Unicorn Subspecies – Flame Horned Lion Peace

Current stat level S

Growth potential stat grades A~S

Optimization Early Skills

Obtain Flame Breath (S)

Obtain Flame Rush (A)

Acquire Giant (A)

[Acquire Fire Resistance (A)]

“Good! I’ve acquired all the starting skills and achieved S-rank stats!”

I was a little worried because I had grown it, but it wasn't an optimized
awakening, but fortunately, our Peace is really grown up now. When I
extended my hand, Peace's head came to me. Now, if I just hug its head, my
two arms will be full.

“Our Peace, he’s handsome too.”

- Grrr.

The throat ringing is completely different from when it was small. In a few
days, when Yu-Hyeon goes to conquer the S-class dungeon, will he take
Peace with him? It seems too early, but I should contact him first.

After informing that Peace's growth was complete, Yuhyeon came down to
the training room a little while later.
Episode 74: The Chicks' Teacher (1)

“Is it bigger than the flame horned lion I saw in the dungeon?”

Yu-Hyeon said after seeing the piece. Even though she had been neglectful
for a while, she looked quite excited when she saw that it had actually
become an adult.

"okay?"

“Yeah. The number of times it appears varies depending on the individual’s

ability, but I’ve never seen one this big. I’ve only defeated it twice so far.”

Even if they are monsters of the same type and level, they are not exactly
the same as twins. Their abilities and skills are slightly different.

And being big usually meant having good abilities. It makes me feel good to
hear that the kid is outstanding.

“I also got all the initial optimization skills. Flame Breath, Flame Rush, Giant
Growth. I already had Fire Resistance.”

“That’s amazing. There wasn’t even one entity that used all of that.”

“Our Peace, you’ve grown up so well.”

As I stretched out my arms to hug him again, Peace's body shrank as if it had
been waiting. In an instant, it returned to a fluid, but the status window was
different than before.

[2nd Class Unicorn Subspecies – Flame Horned Lion Peace

Current stat grade A]

There was no fluid display, and the stat grade was A instead of C. It also had
all the skills. It's a shame it's not S-grade, but it's still sturdy even though it's
small.

“Come here.”

- Kkian!

Yuhyeon looked at Peace, who was being held in her arms, with a look of
bewilderment.

“Just accept my tantrums in moderation. I’m all grown up now.”

“So what? She said she wanted to hug me.”

If you go into a dungeon, you have to stay away from them for a few days, so
what if they act a little spoiled? Besides, even if they're all grown up, it's
because of their skills, and their actual age isn't that long. Can't you still call
them kids?

“Now give me back my master’s token.”

Yuhyeon held out her hand. It was natural to return the taming item, but she
hesitated when it came to taking it out.

“You, you have to treat our peace well.”

He said, taking the token out of his inventory and holding it out.

“You’re not going to take an inexperienced kid straight to this S-rank

dungeon, are you? Just skip it this time and let’s get some breathing room
together at around A~B. You also need to level him up. I’ll ask Myungwoo to
make him some Peace equipment. Make sure he eats regularly in the
dungeon, and if he doesn’t listen to you, comfort him. He’s good with words.
If he gets hurt, treat him right away. He’s never been hurt in a fight before,
so he might be surprised.”

"…brother."

"huh?"

“Pisce is much stronger than my brother. You don’t have to worry.”

“But how can you not be worried? I’m worried about you too.”

I'm worried that the dungeon will be full of things like Lauchitas. System
people, please manage it well. Our Yuhyeon is still young, so if he encounters
a level 1 dragon now, he might not be able to escape. A five-year gap is a big
deal.

I also need to grow this one quickly. Growth comes before new skills. My
baby's waiting time has passed, so it would be perfect to use it before
entering this S-class dungeon.

Yuhyeon received the owner's token and put it in my inventory. Until then,
the piece was still quietly in my arms. I didn't feel any particular difference.

“Come here.”

At Yuhyeon's command, the tip of the ear of the piece twitched. It gave off a
strong sense of annoyance, but Yuhyeon still went forward. Then, it looked at
its new owner with a stern look and returned to me.

“I listen to what you say.”

Taming wasn't a skill that perfectly controlled monsters. It was just like, "I'm
the leader, so follow me." That's why I was worried, but fortunately, they
followed. Maybe the two of them developed a bond like they destroyed a
dungeon together.

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Even so, it is still at a bleak level, if not a dull one.

“That’s why I told you to treat Peace well. Even though we live in the same
building, you don’t care about me. As for the unicorns, decide in advance
who will receive the token and take care of them.”

“Okay. But I don’t think there will be any problems with the peace. We have
reached a rough agreement.”

“What agreement?”
“An agreement was made to help someone raise their abilities if they are
lacking.”

… When on earth did they come to that agreement? It must have been in the
dungeon back then. I wondered what the two of them had been doing during
the 30 minutes I was gone.

Okay, next time.

***

“Hello, Mr. Kim Seong-han.”

He said as he entered the training room for advanced hunters. Various

exercise machines were visible in the spacious interior. They looked ordinary
on the outside, but they were not all ordinary machines. They were durable,
but they also said that they had weight reduction measures applied to the
bottom of the machines to withstand the tremendous load.

Kim Sung-han got off the shoulder press machine after seeing me. His well-
toned muscles were clearly visible beyond his thin shirt. I'm jealous. I should
work out too. Of course, even if I worked out my whole life, I wouldn't be able
to catch up to him.

“What brings you here?”

He approached me with a gentle smile. I still couldn't quite get used to Kim
Sung-han's kindness. What was that damn keyword effect? Even before
applying the keyword, he had apologized for mistaking the person.

“It’s nothing special, but I just wanted to say thank you for taking care of
me.”
The real purpose is to use my baby's skills. Last time, I gave him a growth
buff before entering the dungeon, but this time I was thinking of giving him a
skill. I guess he can choose between Indomitable Physique or Regeneration.

I use my baby skill while smiling brightly at him,

[Subject Kim Seong-han's growth has reached the minimum requirement.]

A strange message window popped up. What is this?

[If my child achieves the conditions while applying the highest skill, he can
grow to S-class stats.]
… Huh? You can grow to S-class? Already?

“What’s wrong? Is there anything that hurts?”

Kim Seong-han asked me a worried question as I stood there blankly.

“No, I just need to think about something.”

[Target Kim Seong-han's stat growth conditions must be met at least once
Defeat an A-class dungeon boss in one blow

Solo hunting of S-class monsters

Hunt 10 or fewer SS-class monsters

※ Even if the conditions are not met, if the maximum growth requirement is
met, the stat will grow to S-class.]

After a short pause, a message window appeared. It looks like the system is
working in real time.

'If the growth stat is at the minimum required level, is it possible to

immediately upgrade your rank by meeting the conditions? If you don't meet
the conditions, you just slowly grow to S-rank?'

Kim Sung-han was still an A-class player even after five years. Even with a
growth buff, it would take at least three or four years to reach an S-class
stat. So of course, he had to aim to achieve the conditions.

'Killing a Class A dungeon boss in one blow.'

Mr. Kim Seong-han is a defensive aptitude hunter. Even if he had an

offensive aptitude, it would be impossible for an A-class hunter to defeat an
A-class boss in one blow. It would also be impossible to hunt an S-class
monster alone.

However, to participate in the SS-class monster conquest, there were no SS-

class monsters yet.
As far as I remember, the S-class dungeon bosses up to now are mostly mid-
level S-class. Even the monsters with low abilities compared to their rank
probably didn't come out at level 1.

'Should I first get the skill and then wait for an SS-class monster to appear?'

I don't know when it will come out. If it were to come out as planned, it would
take 3 years. Even if it comes out soon, it's still a problem that my child's
skills are applied to less than 10 people. Since the duration is 3 days, it
means that I have to go in here too. How can I defeat the boss in 3 days? Or
aim for a dungeon break.

As expected, all three conditions were not easy.

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“Mr. Kim Seong-han, do you also have any attack skills?”
“Yes. I do have a Grade A melee attack skill. However, since I am a defensive
person, it is not that strong compared to its grade.”

Kim Seong-han, who was looking down at me with concern, answered.

There is an attack skill. Then, you can apply the double effect of the attack
skill of the Veteran F-rank title.

'If I ask Yuhyeon to give me all the S-class equipment and equip it, and Yerim
gets a buff, I think I'll be able to kill the A-class dungeon boss monster with
one hit... But the problem is that I have to go into the A-class dungeon.'

In addition, if it's a melee attack skill, you have to stick right next to Kim
Sung-han. If you kill the boss in one breath, I won't be attacked, but I won't
be able to withstand Kim Sung-han's movements. It seems like a purely
physical attack, but how big will the recoil be?

I guess I'll have to wait for an SS-class monster to appear. But he was an S-
class defensive aptitude hunter. Unlike the rookie Ye-rim, he's experienced
and has worked with Yu-hyeon a lot. If the two of them go into the dungeon
together, there won't be much to worry about. He'll be really reliable.

'A-class dungeon... what should I do?'

In the end, I just chatted with Kim Sung-han and returned home without
being able to use my child's skills.

If it didn't seem like it would work, they would just let you get a new skill, but
that was ambiguous, so it was a problem. It seems like it would be possible
to enter an A-class dungeon without much risk.

'I have about five S-class units at my disposal right now.'

In addition to Han Yu-hyeon, Park Ye-rim, and Peace, you can ask for help
from Liet, and you can even call Moon Hyun-ah in exchange for lending the
Griffin. If you include Liet's younger sibling, there will be six. Maybe Sung
Hyun-je will help too.

Even for the lower-level A-class dungeons, you wouldn't need more than six.
Two for clearing the dungeon and two to protect me, so four would be
enough.

'I just need a way to protect myself while hunting bosses.'

Is there anything?

“Eugene.”

While I was searching through my memory to see if there was any useful
item that had come out recently, Myeongwoo suddenly spoke to me.

“Here, take this.”

“Huh? What is it?”

Looking at what he held out, it was a crude metal bracelet.

[Nameless Bracelet – TBD

It is imperfect, but it has great power.]

What the heck. When I looked at him with eyes that expected an
explanation, Myungwoo opened his mouth, looking a little embarrassed.

“You said before that you wanted an item that would increase your body’s
own defenses. That wasn’t easy.”

“Don’t worry too much.”

“That bracelet is one of the more useful ones among the experimental ones.
It’s disposable and only lasts for 10 minutes, but it can nullify all damage.”

I opened the status window, inwardly bewildered by Myungwoo's words. I

could see a newly created skill.

[Incomplete (Undecided)]
The skill name and level were not yet determined and the description
window did not even open.

“In theory, there is no limit to the level of attacks that can be nullified. With
Ismuar’s help, I have confirmed that even S-rank flame attacks can be
nullified.”

“No, you… … .”
I'm speechless. Why is he always talking nonsense? There's no damage level
limit for all damage nullification. I just wish my F-class body was a little
stronger. If it was just a C-class, I would have been so grateful.

But what is this? This guy is a bit scary. If I didn't have fear resistance, I
might have thought, "Huh, you're beyond my ability to handle," and taken a
step back.

“… Even if it’s disposable, it’s no joke.”

“It’s a waste of materials, a waste of materials. That’s why I can’t make

many.”

“What on earth are the ingredients?”

“That’s still a secret.”

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Myungwoo smiled as he told me to look forward to it. Could it be L-class
material? … No way?

“Don’t use too expensive ingredients. You can make something better later.”

He just laughed and didn't answer. Hey, Inma... You're making me feel
uneasy for no reason. But I'll keep my level. My stats are F, F.

Anyway, with this, it was possible to apply the attack skill effect twice to Kim
Seong-han. 10 minutes would be enough. Now, there was only one obstacle
left.

'Yoo Hyeon-ah, you're S-class. S-class defensive hunter.'

If I explain it clearly, you'll understand.

***

“If the conditions are met, Kim Seonghan’s stats can grow to S-class?”

Yuhyeon made an expression of disbelief.

“Mr. Kim Seonghan was originally capable of reaching S-class awakening.

That’s why the condition popped up saying that he had met the minimum
growth requirements.”

When I told him the growth conditions, Yu-Hyeon's eyes darkened.

“There’s nothing I can do right now. As expected from the S-class growth
conditions, it’s difficult. The only thing that’s more likely is to attack an SS-
class monster, but it’s not available in Korea and is wanted overseas—”

“Yoo Hyeon-ah.”
"huh?"

“I’m here, me.”

He said, pointing at himself with his finger. Yuhyeon tilted her head in
puzzlement.

“Why, hyung?”

Why, why?

“Attack skill effects are doubled. And they can be shared. You have to make
contact, though. If you give S-class equipment to Kim Seong-han and add a
buff from Ye-rim, you should be able to kill A-class bosses in one hit.”

Yuhyeon, who had been mulling over my words with a slightly blank
expression, frowned.

“Brother, are you crazy?”

“You’re being too harsh with your words, hyung.”

“What would you say if an F-rank character with no combat or defense skills
were to enter an A-rank dungeon?”

“Hmm, is that guy totally crazy?”

I guess you don't want to live in this world. A quick suicide would be enough
if you could just go to a D-class dungeon, but it's a waste of money. They'll
let you in, but it seems like a nuisance. Etc.

At my answer, Yu-Hyeon crossed his arms and looked at me as if to say,

"Look at that." But my case is different.

“I have one B-class defensive skill.”

Earrings are tempting.

“And if two experienced S-class hunters stick together to protect you, you
shouldn’t have any problems in the lower A-class dungeons. I already told
Moon Hyun-ah that she can help you.”

Without going into detail, I asked if he could help me with the dungeon for
about three days, and he readily agreed. He said he had just finished
clearing the dungeon and was free for a while. Unfortunately, Liet was not in
the country.

“Since Yerim has also completed 10 dungeon raids without incident, she can
enter an A-class dungeon, and the pieces have all grown up. I think it would
be enough to add a few more A-class people to you and Kim Seonghan.”
It was a team that was so inefficient that it was not even luxurious enough to
enter an A-class dungeon with only four S-class members. There was no such
thing as wasteful waste, but it was for the new S-class.

“It’s an unusual event, so we’ll need permission to attack, but I doubt the
association would refuse. After all, that happened last time.”

“… Even if it’s an A-class dungeon, what about the boss? Kim Seong-han’s
attack skill is a melee skill. It’s a running attack followed by a downward
slam, so you can’t withstand it with stat F. Since skill sharing is only possible
through contact, you won’t be able to use normal defensive skills either.”

“There’s this to that problem.”

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When I explained while holding out the bracelet, Yu-Hyeon also had a face
that said nothing. Our Myeong-Woo is an embarrassing person in many ways.

After that, we had to argue for a long time about whether to reveal all the
skills, why bother now, the effects are too good, the utility is low anyway,
you can't not use it for the rest of your life, etc., but in the end, I won.

Even though Ye-rim and Myeong-woo asked if he was crazy, Kim Seong-han
refused and insisted that he wouldn't do it, but he got over it all without a
hitch.

…Why is the process of entering the dungeon more difficult than clearing it?
Episode 75: The Chicks' Teacher (2)

Since Haeyeon didn't have much free time left to manage the S-class
dungeon, she ended up going into the A-class dungeon the next day.

There wasn't much to prepare anyway. It was a perfect information-based

lower dungeon that could be completed in three days, or two at the earliest.

I arrived in front of the gate management building of the A-class lower

dungeon, aka the 'Black Golem City'. As soon as I got out of the car holding
the piece, a red sports car with sharp edges appeared and parked perfectly
as if it was measured with a ruler. It was a skill that seemed to have been
practiced for about ten years.

The person who got out of the sports car was none other than the leader of
the Breaker Guild, Moon Hyun-ah. She was wearing a tight-fitting racing suit
and a work belt that could hold her small belongings. The backpack she was
carrying diagonally on one shoulder was not very large.

Those clothes, the belt, and the backpack are all either dungeon items or
byproducts. The long-sleeved and long-panted outfit doesn't suit the
weather, but the temperature inside the dungeon is different anyway.

Even Yoo Hyun was wearing a coat. I remember it was an S-class item, but
what was it? It wasn't something she wore for that long.

“Open, bro!”

Moon Hyun-ah kicked the car door shut with a bang and waved one arm. It
must be an expensive car, but it’s getting scratched. You’re handling it too
roughly.

“I think I’m going through a dungeon holding a glass marble, and even
though I’m an A-class player, I still get excited. Don’t break it.”

“It’s not something you can carry around. If you keep it in a safe place, it
won’t break.”

“Hey, it’s a bit too much. Bye, Yerim!”

“Hello, sister!”

The two hug each other in a friendly manner. Instead, Ye-rim grabs Moon
Hyun-ah's arm and twists it, and Moon Hyun-ah leisurely escapes, putting Ye-
rim in a headlock.

“Oh, did you gain some strength?”

“Ew, ew, surrender!”

They're getting along well. Yerim shouted, "I love you, unnie! Please save
me!" It's nice that it's easy to say that you love me. I also have to say the
keyword to Moon Hyun-ah.

“Why are you staring so intently? Are you jealous?”

Yoohyun was talking nonsense. My cervical spine is weak.

Meanwhile, another car arrived. The person getting out was none other than
Seong Hyeon-je, the leader of the Seong Guild. As expected, he was wearing
a coat that matched the season, and he looked like a young entrepreneur
rather than a hunter.

I remember that black and red coat. It was the SS-grade equipment, Fire
Dragon Silekia's Wings, the first reward for clearing the S-grade dungeon
'Raining Volcano'. The detailed options were not known like other high-grade
equipment, but one thing was famous: S-grade fire resistance.

'But how are dungeon reward items made?'

Could it be that this is also done manually by the system people? There are
things like armor, but the higher-grade items are mostly modern items, so I
thought they were given to fit our world. And even though they have the
same abilities, they are more expensive. Coats and vests are better than
cloaks and armor.

“Am I the latest?”

Seonghyeonje approached me with a smile on his face. It would have been

okay if he hadn't come.

I contacted the Seong Guild because they had a perfect A-class dungeon
under their management, and they gave me permission to raid it, but they
also gave me some useless extras.

Our country's S-class people, they really have nothing to do.

“Brother, lend me some peace. I can go after that guy.”

Moon Hyun-ah looked at Seong Hyeon-je with her usual cold eyes and said.

“Experienced people, play with experienced people. Don’t even think about
including our immature child.”

“Even if it’s less mature, it’s still S-class.”

“Okay.”
This isn't a dungeon raid, so you guys should take care of your own business.
Seonghyeonje strode towards me as I held onto Peace even tighter. His gaze
was full of interest.

“What is he planning this time, our Han Yu-jin?”

I haven't told Sung Hyun-jae the exact purpose yet. But he insists on
interfering. Is he just quick-witted?

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“It’s nothing serious, so you can go back.”

“That’s too bad. It’s time for you to open up to me.”

How much have you seen to open your heart?

“Don’t you hate it, hyung?”

Yuhyeon pulled me in as if hugging me and spoke softly.

Seonghyeonje rolled his eyes and looked at Yuhyeon, who was wrapping her
arms around me.

“I’m really surprised when I see you these days. How did you endure it for
three years? With that temper.”

“Don’t worry about other people’s family circumstances.”

“Both brothers are not ordinary people, considering their family

circumstances. Especially Han Yu-jin.”

Haha, it's really sparkling. Is it Ye-rim's turn next? I looked back at Kim Sung-
han, who was slowly stepping back and packing his bags. He also had a
rather troubled expression on his face.

Is this why S-class players don't make teams? Even after the dungeon
difficulty increased, the fact that S-class players maintained the minimum
number in a team may not be solely due to a lack of hunters.

Even now, S-rank hunters from other guilds are prohibited from entering the
dungeon. This was one of the special laws created when the dungeon first
appeared.

It would be a problem if your precious S-class hunters entered the dungeon

and got into a fight and got critically injured. Of course, it didn't matter if
they were in the same guild, but until Yerim, there was only one S-class
hunter per guild, so it was virtually impossible to attack a guild with an S-
class companion.
Today was an exceptional permission. It was a special situation in many
ways. Why would S-class hunters swarm into an A-class dungeon like this?

“Yoo Hyeon-ah, let’s go in slowly. Guild leader Se-seong should do the same.
I’ll explain the details once I get in.”

“You can call me whatever you want.”

What should I do? Should I call you uncle like Ye-rim does?

***

There was no A-class other than Kim Seong-han in this raid team. They
already had enough power to raid lower-level dungeons of the A-class, and it
was a shame to drag in an innocent A-class hunter.
Think about it, there are three guild leaders. Our boss, the boss next door,
and the boss across the street are all gathered here, so how can a
subordinate who lacks work ability be anything more than a janitor who is
always watching what others say? Just a moment ago, when Moon Hyun-ah
tried to hand Kim Sung-han her bag, he kicked her out and told her to pack
her own luggage.

It would be much better for an ordinary A-class person not to come, since
they wouldn't be able to act like me. They might end up getting their backs
broken in a fight between whales.

The S-classes passed through the gate first, and I waited for about 10
minutes with Peace and Kim Seong-han before entering the dungeon.

[○┣┗┗＝┃○!!]
Oh, yes.

Unlike the weather outside, the slightly cool air brought into view a ruined
city. It was not a modern city. The collapsed walls, the skeletons of the
houses, and the castle shrouded in fog in the distance were similar to those
of the European Middle Ages. However, I heard that the exact same style
could not be found in any other era.

‘… Could this be a trace of another world?’

Traces of such civilization could only be found in high-level dungeons. Those

below intermediate levels usually had only natural environments.

'What is that?'

Between the remains of the building, there were traces of a large excavator
digging the ground. There were five long marks, about twenty to thirty
meters long, spread out like the ribs of a fan. It felt like a huge beast, as big
as a mountain, had dug into the ground.
The remains of the monster were scattered around it in a mess. It was
shattered into pieces as if it had been ground in a blender, making it difficult
to guess its original form.

“Brother, brother!”

Moon Hyun-ah, the owner of the traces of destruction, approached me with a

refreshing expression. She was holding a huge, pure white spear in one
hand. It was as big as a pulled-out telephone pole.

“I’m not trying to fight that Seonghyeonje guy, just lend me some peace!”

“…Why again?”

“I’ve never used my Rising Skill to my heart’s content in an advanced

dungeon. The intermediate ones can’t withstand my power. Let’s finish the
calculation today without waiting for Blue to grow. Okay?”

It wasn't a bad story. Peace also gained some experience while in an A-class
dungeon. But.

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“Peace belongs to Haeyeon. I’m the one who should be asking for favors, so
stop bothering random people.”

Yoo Hyeon-i interjected with a cold face. As he said, I am not the one who
needs to be asked for permission.

Moon Hyun-ah, who was interrupted, puffs out her cheeks like a child.
However, her eyes are not those of a child, but of a warrior who has spent
years on the battlefield.

“A favor is only for those who can talk—”

“Let’s go now.”

He cut off Moon Hyun-ah's words and escaped between the two. She really is
so nice. Our Ye-rim is already foul-mouthed, but I wonder if she'll become
even more foul-mouthed if she becomes friendly with the Breaker Guild
Leader.

“Peace.”

- Kkian!

Without further ado, the Peace that jumped out of my arms grew in size. It
wasn't completely large, but somewhere between an adult and a juvenile.
Looking at the status window, its stats had gone up to S.
If it's too big, it'll be an easy target, so for the current situation, that size is
just right. Our Peace, you're smart.

Moon Hyun-ah stopped growling and her eyes sparkled at the sight of
Peace's enlarged form. Seong Hyun-je also showed interest and approached.

“It’s smaller than I heard. Can you control its size at will?”

“Yes, as you can see.”

He took out the saddle for the rider from his inventory and placed it on
Peace’s back. It was a grade A rider’s equipment with the option of
increasing speed and reducing weight. As expected of a dungeon item, its
size was adjusted accordingly.

It was a bit awkward to carry the luggage and hang on the back of the
saddle. Of course, since it was a top-class combat horseman, there was
almost no need to carry luggage on a regular basis.

“Sister! Can I really eat all the magic stones?”

Yerim flew over and shouted. I wondered what she was doing near the
remains of a slaughtered monster, and it turned out she was picking up
magic stones.

“Okay, take everything that comes out.”

Yerim smiled brightly at the cheerful permission. If I collect all the A-grade
magic stones and sell them, my debt will be reduced considerably. Fighting,
our Yerim.

The monsters around me were all cleared out in 10 minutes, so I started

moving right away. I, who had low stats, had to depend on Peace.

The Black Golem's City was a two-story dungeon where golems and undead
were the main monsters. They were sturdy and tough, but they were slow to
move, and their only ranged attack was throwing rocks, so they were perfect
for our situation.

Rarely would a low-level Lich pop up, but since he was a poison curse
specialist, he had no problem protecting me.

The first floor is conquered by annihilating the undead army that appears
after dealing with a certain number of monsters around the city.

“They’re so slow!”

Yerim, who was lightly landing on the head of the golem that was about 3
meters tall, laughed heartily. There was no tension or fear at all. It was as if
she had come out for a picnic.
There was a pure white fog floating around Yerim. A fog that froze enemies,
a cold sigh. That skill received the attribute buff of the Ice Tree Spear and
made dozens of golems unable to move.

Yerim literally flies around and ties up a group of golems,

Wow wow wow!!

There, Moon Hyun-ah's grandeur was burning brightly.

Wherever the spear passed, the ground split and a sandstorm raged. The
golems that were touched by the terrifying force were shattered like dry
leaves.

Considering the strength of the golem, it was truly a tremendous destructive

force. She was so easily destroyed that it was pitiful for the monsters that
faced her.

“Even without the support of Moon Hyun-ah, she’s no joke.”

He said, taking his eyes off the telescope. If you add a high-level rider with
good charging power to that, there will be no one who can stop him. With the
current dungeon difficulty, even an S-class boss should be able to be taken
down in one hit.

“The destructive power concentrated at the tip of the spear will leave few to
follow.”

Yoo-Hyeon, who was riding behind me, said. I know that the back is the most
vulnerable, but I think it would be enough if you weren't so close. Anyway,
you're overprotective.

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“But since the path is obvious, it’s relatively easy to avoid.”

“What did you just say!”

Moon Hyun-ah shouted. What, did you hear that? I was coming this way, but
it's still quite far?

“Yeah, since we’ve come all the way to the dungeon, we should fight for the
first time in a while, right?”

What? Wait a minute. Before I could react, Moon Hyun-ah came running like
a storm. Yu-hyeon frowned slightly at the gust of wind that was already
blowing and jumped down from Peace’s back.

A sword is in Yuhyeon's hand, and it is instantly thrown forward. A spear and

a sword? Isn't Yuhyeon at a disadvantage? The moment he thinks so, green
willow leaves spread out.
“There’s a bit of a view between us─”

Moon Hyun-ah's voice suddenly stopped. Just before being swept away by
the gust of wind from Geochang, Yu-hyeon's body was lifted into the air. She
ran through the air, stepping on willow leaves at a speed that my eyes could
not keep up with.

Moon Hyun-ah, who had lost her target, slammed the spear into the ground.
Kwaang! With a loud noise, the fearsome charge suddenly stopped.

Wow, he stops at that speed so quickly. The maneuverability, really.

Kagagak!

Immediately afterwards, the ear-piercing sound of blades scraping against

blades rang out. As soon as Moon Hyun-ah stopped, Yu-hyeon’s sword, which
had dug into the gap, clashed violently with Moon Hyun-ah’s longsword,
which she had pulled out without realizing it.

Moon Hyun-ah laughed briefly and stepped back.

“You use green willow leaves like that?”

“This is in front of my brother. Please be careful.”

“Self-restraint?”

Moon Hyun-ah made a dumbfounded expression at Yoo Hyun-i's words. If

they keep doing that, they'll fight again. She motioned to Peace to go to the
two of them quickly.

“The dungeon is unlikely to explode, and the situation is perfect for fighting.
How dare you be so cautious? Are you the young master I know?”

“It could harm your brother.”

“The dungeon is big.”

“Ms. Moon Hyun-ah!”

As I approached, Moon Hyun-ah put away her weapon.

“Why are you trying to fight like that?”

“I don’t know about you, but upper-level hunters are usually like this.”

Moon Hyun-ah said, scratching the back of her head.

“But you can’t fight outside, and S-class hunters are prohibited from entering
the same dungeon.”

“That’s why it’s banned.”

Moon Hyun-ah raised the corners of her lips at my words.

“Just lightly mix your hands, lightly.”

“No.”

“You’re so picky, hyung.”

“There is no healer right now, and I am a weak F-class person, so please be

patient.”

Even a single rock bounced off of an S-class can cross the Jordan River. Yoo
Hyun nodded in agreement with what I said. Moon Hyun Ah laughed again at
the sight.

“Did you see that? It’s not even funny, really. Director Song should have
been here too!”

Seonghyeonje, who had come closer without anyone noticing, shrugged his
shoulders at Moonhyeonah's words.

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“It seems like you’ve decided to be a good, obedient younger sibling today.
Should I take care of dealing with the Breaker Guild Leader?”

“Please come with the right equipment level in good conscience. I don’t have
a single SS-grade item!”

Moon Hyun-ah said as if she was being wronged. Well, Sung Hyun-jae has
two coats, including a weapon. There might be more.

The world's first SS-grade weapon and the world's third SS-grade coat. It was
really too much. This is because Sesung is the best. I feel embarrassed for no
reason.

“You can’t do anything about those chains, but at least take off that coat and
come here. If you’re going to stick to me, why are you wearing that?”

“That’s right, that’s right. Take off that coat and come!”

If you're going to do it, take it off during the ranked matches. And since
you're going to take it off, put it neatly next to you, so that I can sneak it in,
but I don't want to. I want to steal it.

Seong Hyeon-je smiled brightly at Moon Hyeon-ah and me.

“My child─”

“Ouch! Ouch!”

“Since that is what you want, I have no choice but to follow.”

Then, Seonghyeonje unbuttoned his coat. Huh? Wait a minute.

“Are you really going to give it to me?”

Seonghyeonje's hand stopped and Moonhyeonah's eyes widened.

“Brother, you were staring at me!”

“Han Yu-jin is very greedy.”

“Oh, no, that’s it!”

My true feelings spilled out without me realizing it. Moon Hyun-ah laughed
loudly and tapped my shoulder. It hurts.

“Master, what did you do instead of buying me a coat?”

“It probably won’t be of much use to you, hyung. Do you like the design?
Should I make you a set?”

“What is it, what is it, sir! If it’s clothes, I can buy them for you!”

“No, no! That was nonsense!”

Besides, it's not even the season to wear a coat yet. The back of my neck is
red from the cold. Damn it.

“Just, let’s not fight each other. It’ll be an F-class drop.”

“Are you talking about taking off my coat?”

What are you talking about when you took it off? Put it back on. Anyway, it
seemed like it would be best to keep S-class hunters apart.

“Hey, Guildmaster Sesung, please start moving too. A group of golems are
moving to the northwest.”

“I told you to call me comfortably. Even a coat like this─”

“Please, Seonghyeonje. I don’t have enough stamina to run the dungeon for
a long time, and I have children waiting at home, so I want to finish it
quickly. Please cooperate.”

Don't cry, Mr. Kim Seong-han, it's not that you're really lacking in stamina.

“Our Han Yu-jin is asking me to do something, so I can’t turn him down.”

Seonghyeonje smiled as if he was a good person and turned around. What

are we? Ugh, it was only the first floor, but I was already feeling sick.

Please let us go in peace, in peace.

***

After that, the S-class players, except for Yuhyeon, were busy fighting each
other. Even Yerim, who was relatively inferior, boasted that she was
confident that she could win if she was given a penalty equal to the
difference in stats.

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What can we do in the meantime? We have no choice but to work hard to
separate them.

“Yerim, there are a bunch of undead scattered to the east. It’s a bit far, but
you’re the fastest, so would you go?”

“There are a lot of golems gathered between the walls, perfect for hitting. It
would be perfect if Hyun-ah went there.”
“Yerim and Hyuna caught a lot, so this time you go too, Yuhyun.”

“Mr. Seonghyeonje, you look bored. Why don’t you go for a quick walk?
There seems to be something moving behind that collapsed building over
there. Oh, yes, Mr. Hyeonje. Okay?”

As I was talking so earnestly, the fog that had been covering the old castle in
the middle of the city disappeared.

- Woohoo.

The gates opened wide with an ominous howl, and an army of undead
crawled out. Black golems that looked twice as big as the ones that had
come out so far were also mixed in here and there.

The numbers were overwhelmingly huge, but I didn't feel nervous at all.
Naturally.

Who should I send this time?

Episode 76: The Chicks' Teacher (3)

“Be careful, bro.”

Yuhyeon said, pulling my arm. A small flame was shaking in front of my feet.
Peace stepped on the flame with his front foot and put it out.

The undead army melted away in Yuhyeon's fire. Fire is the best against
undead. The black golem with fire resistance was destroyed by Moonhyeon-
ah.

It took about ten minutes to annihilate them. It was over faster because they
were all gathered together. If it were an A-class team, they would have
needed to disperse the legion to avoid a melee, but numbers were
meaningless in the face of overwhelming firepower.

“What kind of statue was this?”

I kicked the statue, which only had a pedestal left. The inscription was
damaged and illegible.

The second floor gate appeared, but the debtor Yerim needed time to pick up
the magic stone. I also had to make sure the area was safe before going to
the second floor.

Moon Hyun-ah and Seong Hyeon-je went up first, and I went into the castle
with the remaining three. I wanted to take a good look around while I had
time.

“There’s nothing recognizable.”

Although the castle looked intact on the outside, it was empty on the inside.
Only faint traces of the murals, ceiling decorations, and various sculptures
remained.

“That’s why I told you there was nothing to see.”

“Is it like this everywhere else?”

“Everywhere I’ve been.”

I had hoped for it, but it was an answer that was as expected. Well, if there
was something, it would have been mentioned in the five years before the
return.

'Just looking at the system people's stories and senior Myungwoo's, it's clear
that there is another world.'
A broken city in a dungeon, unrelated to our world. I didn't think much of it
before, but now it feels ominous.

'Someone related to the dungeon who needs to hide my information.'

Surely, if we can't stop that unidentified Mr. Mo, our world won't end up like
this.

'Is it really true that we only need to gather 50 S-class people? System
people, can we really trust them?'

The water droplets and the trees were okay, but other people, especially the
deer… … . But for now, there’s nothing else I can do. I just have to trust and
follow.

I have to believe and follow, but suddenly I get a shock.

… No, I just wanted to go back and live comfortably. Why am I in an A-class
dungeon where S-classes are swarming? If only Yu-Hyeon had been locked
up for 3 years and said, “Yeah, that’s what I’d do,” um… Is the ending the
end of the world after 5 years?

Is there no one who can do it for me? I should ask that. It's a bit difficult right
now, so let's go to a suitable F-class dungeon with Peace and ask. Surely it's
not just me.

“Brother, what’s wrong?”

“Are you tired?”

As I was staring blankly at the badly damaged mural for a while, Yu-Hyeon
and Kim Seong-Han approached me with concern.

“No, I’m just a little… um, a little tired.”

Where is my life going? Will I be able to have a comfortable life once I collect
all 50 S-class characters? After 10 years, when the system disappears, I will
be able to let go of the special skill awakening date.

Yeah, just hold on for 10 years. It just has to be exactly 10 years.

“Your complexion is not good. Can you walk?”

“Stop looking around and let’s go out and rest. Get on Peace. No, should I
give you a ride?”

- Grrrrr.

What are you talking about? It's not like I'm a sick person who only has F-
grade stats.
“It’s okay. It’s okay. You can walk out.”

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I looked up at the incredibly high ceiling one last time.

The decorations that used to hang are gone, and the rusty chains that
remain alone occasionally rust in the wind. In that large, round, empty space,
there might have been stained glass. Perhaps something completely unique
and unexpected might have been installed.

And someday, someone else might look at those boxy buildings and
vandalized billboards and think the same thing.

… Let’s stop this useless delusion.

“I picked them all up!”

As soon as she came out, Ye-rim shouted excitedly. Her hands and face were
covered in soot. She felt sad as she thought of the girl who was in debt and
working hard. In reality, she was earning a side income of hundreds of
millions.

“Don’t you have anything like a handkerchief?”

“Why do you bring something like that? When you go through a dungeon,
there are many times when you can’t handle bringing a box of towels.”

Yeah, but I should have brought some wet tissues.

I passed through the gate and entered the second floor. Under the darkening
sky, a city twice the size of the first floor was located in the middle of the
desolate land. Unlike the first floor, the second floor had relatively intact
walls and city buildings. There were golems outside the walls and undead
inside the city, so if things went according to plan, it would be a place where
street fighting would also take place.

'They broke everything.'

One side of the tall and sturdy castle wall has collapsed like a sand castle.
Beyond it, you can see traces of a monster having pushed the entire building
over.

“The collection team is going out!”

Yerim flies away, bouncing one hand up.

Moon Hyun-ah and Seong Hyun-jae, who had gone up to the second floor
first, came towards us. As they got closer, I couldn't help but sigh.

'You two have been playing a game in the meantime.'

Just like those damned people. Moon Hyun-ah's left arm is completely
burned. Seong Hyun-jae's hair is also messy and disheveled.

They are humans who wouldn't even dare to fight against the regular
monsters in the lower-ranked dungeons, so it's clear that the two of them are
fighting. Yu-Hyeon must have noticed this as well, as his eyes grow dim. He
twitches his fingertips without thinking, and it feels like his body is burning
up with the urge to pick a fight.

“Hyun-ah, your clothes got burned?”

When I asked, pretending not to know, Moon Hyun-ah touched her exposed
arm.

“It was a mistake, it was a mistake.”

Mistakes are my fault.

“I thought there wouldn’t be any monsters here that could damage the
Breaker Guild Leader’s clothes, but I guess not. Be careful. You came here at
my request, so if you get hurt for no reason, it would be embarrassing.”

Moon Hyun-ah's eyebrows furrow at the question of whether she was

attacked by a class A monster.

“Brother, you’re going too far. Would a mere A-class guy burn my clothes? Of
course it was him. That guy, that guy.”

He showed a look of bewilderment at being suddenly revealed.

“You were arguing before you even entered the dungeon, and you ended up
fighting for real? Well, we were on the same raid team, so it’s really
something to be proud of. You’re not a kid, and you’re old enough to know
the basics.”

“No, brother. Listen. I don’t know because your stats are low, but—”

“It has nothing to do with stats. If you want to have a showdown, make a
separate place. We’re here today at my request.”

Let's finish this quickly and go home without any trouble, okay?

Moon Hyun-ah glared at Seong Hyeon-je as if she was being treated unfairly,
but Seong Hyeon-je stopped talking and straightened his messy hair.

“Brother, don’t you hate me too much?”

“No way, I must be mistaken. I love you so much, Hyun-ah. I love you, Moon
Hyun-ah.”

“You speak well! Say something to that bastard Seonghyeonje!”

“Oh, yes. I love you, Seonghyeonje.”

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“Not that!”

“Me too, sir!”

“Have you picked up all the magic stones? Yes. I love you too, Yerim. Our
Yuhyeon, Seonghan. And of course, I love Peace.”

Yerim clings to my arm and gives me a mischievous look.

“Then who do you love the most?”

Look at this guy.

“A person who doesn’t cause trouble and listens well.”

“I think I was good today!”

They say a good child doesn't pick on others. Why are you looking so
expectant, Yu-hyeon? The ones who didn't cause the most trouble and
listened the best today were, after all, Peace and Kim Sung-han.

***

The sun has set. We haven't even conquered half of the vast city yet.

Of course, it was incredibly fast for an A-class dungeon. It should be over by

tomorrow, so it won't even take two days. If all the S-classes here had a
booster, I think it could have been cleared in a day.

Hururuk.

A flame as big as a person's head rose. It wasn't a bonfire. It wasn't gas or

electric either. It was one of the small dungeon items. It's taboo to light a
bright fire like that while clearing a dungeon because it's easy to become a
target for monsters, but with this current group, it shouldn't be a problem to
blast music from a large speaker, spin a mirror ball in a spotlight, and set off
firecrackers.

In addition, tents were also taken out and spread out. They were tents made
from dungeon byproducts and could be placed in inventory. However,
hunters did not use them much. Tents obscure the senses and are
inconvenient to get out of right away, so unless the environment is harsh,
they just use sleeping bags.

“You must be tired. Go in and sleep.”

Yuhyeon said as she held the shrunken piece in my arms.

“That’s right, sir, go to sleep quickly.”

“Don’t worry about outside things and just get some rest.”

No, you don't have to sleep.

“It’s okay to stay up all night for a day or so. I stayed up all night when I was
training Peace, so why would I sleep in the dungeon again? It’s better to just
finish quickly and leave.”

“We’re going to continue the raid. We’re going to take turns hunting and
returning.”

Considering the distance they'll have to travel, it'd be better if I just followed
them. And why are there two of them? I don't think they'll just go after
monsters.
“But it’s faster if I go with you.”

“It’s dark and dangerous. Just rest comfortably, okay?”

Yoo Hyun-i speaks with an overly gentle tone and expression. Looking to the
side, Ye-rim is fiddling with her ice tree spear with shining eyes. Moon Hyun-
ah has already changed her scratched top, and Seong Hyun-jae has also
changed his gloves.

I made up my mind.

Well, honestly, it's amazing that these people are so aware of my feelings.
Even if Yuhyeon and Yerim are like that, the other two probably lived without
caring about anyone's opinion since they awakened. It's amazing that these
lone wolves are so quiet even in front of me. But.

“Yeah, I’ll sleep well. But you know.”

I wasn't planning on going this far.

“Just catch the monsters. Don’t do anything else. You too, Yerim. The other
two too. If there are any signs of fighting between team members.”

He took a deep breath and continued speaking.

“I’ll tell Hunter Yoo Myung-woo. I told him not to fight, but he ignored me so
much that I couldn’t sleep because of the stress, my stomach hurts, and I
feel like crying. He’ll wrap his forehead and lament that he’s sick because of
me and that he’ll die because of me. Then he’ll have no choice but to leave.
You watched the broadcast, right? You heard about what happened in the
waiting room, right?”
At first, the faces that seemed like a joke gradually hardened. Ki Seung-soo
already had a contract, but Myeong-woo was different. Myeong-woo, I'm
sorry. Let me escort you for a moment.

“No, sir. I’m not even properly equipped yet. I only have one spear.”

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“Then don’t fight. Get along well with your teammates.”

“I just want to have a light fight. I won’t go as far as fighting.”

“There are no exceptions just because he is my younger sibling.”

What do you mean lightly? It's not like I've seen a ranking match once or
twice, and nine out of ten times, the S-rank people were impatient because
they couldn't make it to the end. If you leave them alone for exactly 10
minutes, their clothes will burn, so if you separate them completely, it's
painful to imagine how far they'll go.

“Oh, and I will also show goodwill to the informer with good intentions. To
the extent that he will be satisfied.”

I added that I might destroy the evidence and went into the tent.

- Gyarreung.

“Yeah, yeah. Peace. Let’s sleep together for the first time in a while.”

After all, our Peace is the kindest.

***

I fell into a deeper sleep than I expected, and when I opened my eyes,

[SS-class skill, 'Serious Chick Class Teacher' acquired!>ㅁ<]

A message window was floating around. What the heck is this… But this…
….

'It's a deer fawn.'

Please don't let me name the Deer Cub title skill.

***

- Peep.

□□□□□□ cried softly. It had been a long time since she had seen her
father. In reality, it had only been two days, but to □□□’s young senses, it
felt like a very long time.

- Whoa! Whoa!
“Blue, no! Good boy, come here!”

Haeyeon's A-class hunter reaches out to the young griffon hanging from the
ceiling lampshade. Although he received the owner's mark from Han Yu-jin,
he is still young and cannot remain quiet no matter how much he is coaxed.

The hunter, who had forcibly grabbed Blue and pulled him away from the
ceiling, looked back at the fur ball that was sullenly drooping.

“Ppyak, what’s wrong? Are you hungry?”

- Beep.

□□□ jumped down from the sofa, fluttering her feet. The place she headed
to with her slow steps was none other than Han Yu-jin’s bedroom.
- Beep beep!

“Shall I open the door for you?”

□□□, who had entered through the open door, tilted her small head and
looked up at the bed. As she started to flap her wings, the hunter picked up
□□□ and placed her down on the bed.

“My father isn’t here. He’ll be here tomorrow.”

- Piya.

□□□ collapsed on the empty bed. The hunter looked at the baby bird with
pity and left the room. The squeaking sound was heard loudly again.

- Beep beep beep.

does not exist.

- Beep beep!

There isn't one. He doesn't come even when I call him. □□□ got up again,
flapping his wings. If he isn't there, let's look for him.

- Beep!

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Dad! □□□ shouted loudly. And tried to gather the strength he lacked. If Han
Yujin had checked □□□’s status window here and now, he would have seen
a surprising change.

'□□□□□□ acquired after growth',

It changes to 'Acquire the Ruler of Space (L)'.

- Beep!!
and,

– … Piya.

I failed. It wasn't enough. I got hungry. Very hungry.

– Beep… beep beep beep beep!!

The status window returned to normal and □□□ began to cry sadly.
Episode 77: The Chicks' Teacher (4)

“I had high expectations because I heard that Hunter Yoo Myeong-woo made
an S-class spear. Of course, it’s not like I don’t have an S-class spear, but it
would be nice to have one more as a spare. It’s unstable if your main
weapon is your only weapon. Just because it’s an S-class weapon doesn’t
mean it’ll never break.”

Moon Hyun-ah said, lightly jumping over the rubble of the building.

On the second day, the dungeon raid went smoothly and leisurely. Thanks to
the Yoo Myung-woo effect, unlike yesterday, they were growling at each
other much less. Hahahoho, of course they weren't at a friendly level, but
they weren't trying to fight each other.

“Different weapon options can also change your fighting style. I’m a bit
simple. I don’t have any problems with monsters, but it’s annoying when
dealing with humans who know my information in advance.”

Then he glances at the direction that Seonghyeonje went.

“So, why don’t you give Hunter Yoo Myung-woo a little nudge? How about an
S-class spear for the next weapon?”

“Sister, I’m more in a hurry!”

Yerim, who was leaning against my back, screamed. She had her legs
stretched out towards her buttocks, looking anxious that she might fall, but
the person in question was very relaxed.

“My sister has all the S-class equipment, but I only have a spear and a
bracelet?”

“That guild leader is annoying. Oh, I’m not badmouthing my younger

brother. It’s better to take care of him.”

“It’s not that I’m sparing you, but your attributes are completely opposite
and your fighting style is different, so there’s probably not enough that suits
Ye-rim.”

Yuhyeon is a close-range combat specialist with overflowing firepower. With

excellent stats and skill characteristics that are not lacking anywhere, she is
stronger in one-on-one situations with specific strong opponents rather than
multiple ones. On the other hand, Yerim is focused on magic and agility. Her
skills are also specialized in quickly binding and sweeping away numerous
enemies.
Since the attributes and types are completely opposite, there aren't many S-
class equipment that Hae-yeon has that Ye-rim can use. Since she's not
going to be doing S-class dungeons right away, it's better to have A-class
equipment with attributes that fit well than S-class equipment with strange
options.

“That’s right. Hae-yeon, did you know that if your equipment grade is a bit
high, it comes with fire resistance? If you want to run an S-class dungeon
with the guild leader, you need at least a C-class fire resistance. If you want
to be nearby, you need at least a B-class. Or something special for defense.”

“Yerim, if you want to make your own team, you should start collecting cold
resistance equipment from now on. It’s not someone else’s problem.”

“Eww, that’s right! That’s right, damn it!”

The road is tough, our Yerim. Still, if you can properly assemble an S-class
team, it'll be smooth sailing. The dungeon difficulty will go up, but if you pair
up with Moon Hyun-ah, you won't have to worry. The keywords haven't been
applied yet, probably.

[Targets who completed the training (7)

(Han Yu-hyeon-S)(Park Ye-rim-S)(Peace-S)(Waiting)(Waiting)

(Yoo Myung-woo - A)(Kim Sung-han - A)(Ppyak-□)(Blue - C)]

As expected, Moon Hyun-ah's name is not there. Peace has been promoted
to S-class, and Yoo Myeong-woo has been changed to A-class. If your skill is
SS and your stat is C, it seems to be A in the system. Myung-woo will also be
promoted to S-class if his stat is around B or A.

Blue applied the keyword faster than expected. It seems like it will take quite
some time for the unicorns to stay apart.

'We've gotten pretty close to Moon Hyun-ah, so I think you just need to say
the keyword once or twice more. As for Sung Hyun-jae... well, if you get the
chance.'

I said it once, but it's not easy to talk about love. If you assume that
everyone except for Ppyak is S-class, then it's six, and if you add Moon Hyun-
ah, it's seven. It hasn't even been two months since I acquired my child's
skills, so it's a decent pace.

'Before leaving the dungeon, I have to apply the keyword to Moon Hyun-ah.'
That was when.

[Damage! Spatial interference]

An urgent message pops up and a strange sensation washes over me. I felt
something twisted right where I was.

My spine feels creepy,

[Fear of powerful beings disappears!]

A fear resistance skill message appears. I shout as my slightly stiff body
relaxes.

“We have to get out of here! Peace, run!”

- Kroong!
Peace, who shouted as if answering, increases his speed. Ye-rim, Moon
Hyeon-a, and Kim Seong-han, who fell with a whoosh, also follow us right
away.

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“What’s going on, sir?”

Yerim suddenly flies in and asks. Didn't other people feel it?

“Yoohyun and Seonghyunje, ugh, tell them to come towards us!”

I almost bit my tongue a few times because of the shaking. Yerim

disappeared in an instant with her answer. And after a while,

Gugugugugu!

I hear a sound like a mountain collapsing behind me. Not once, but several
times in a row.

“Crazy! What is that?!”

Moon Hyun-ah screams in surprise. Damn, if an S-class is surprised, this is

definitely not an ordinary situation. When I tap on Peace’s back, he notices
and stops. I take a deep breath and look back.

In the middle of the ruined city, a mountain rises.

No, it's a gigantic monster, like a small mountain. The head it's holding up is
incredibly high. The buildings that are broken beneath its thick paws look like
insignificant pieces of toy blocks.

A giant toad whose entire body is covered in rocks.

[1st Class Giant Toad Species - Babar who swallowed a mountain

Current stat rank SS
Awakening possible stat grades S~SS

Optimization Early Skills

Acquire a small mountain (SS)

Obtaining Endless Digestive Power (SS)

Failed to obtain Melting Poison (S)

[Acquire regenerative power (S)]

It's a tier 1 SS-class monster.

Kroong thump!

Babar moves slowly. Its speed is crawling, but it is so large that with each
step, dozens of buildings are swept away. The ground shakes slightly as if an
earthquake had occurred.

The sight of a small mountain moving feels unrealistic.

Fortunately, the direction is opposite to us and the distance is far enough. As

we get off Peace's back, Kim Sung-han and Moon Hyun-ah approach us. Both
have stern expressions.

“Wow, this is my first time seeing something like that. Have you ever seen
Ye-rim and Hunter Kim Seong-han?”

“This is my first time seeing this too.”

“Me too. It’s huge!”

“Is that really a monster? How on earth do you catch something like that?”

Moon Hyun-ah shakes her head as if she is tired. Still, if you know the
strategy, Babar is easy to catch among the first-class monsters. That guy is
even easier because he didn't get the poison.

This is for the S-class five years later.

"brother!"

Yuhyeon appeared before I knew it, came close to me, and spoke.

“I think it would be better for you to go out first.”

“Are there as many gate seats as there are people?”

“… No. There are only three in Haeyeon, and I only brought one.”

There are two if you include mine.

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“I only have one of mine.”

Moon Hyun-ah said. The situation will be similar for Seong Hyeon-je. In
addition, it will be a problem if you use the gate stone to go out. You can't
tell if the monster that popped out due to an error will disappear quietly.

If the dungeon were to explode while Babar appears, chaos would occur. This
dungeon is right next to Y-unit. A catastrophic situation could occur where
the entire Y-unit would be swept away.

'I don't know what the spatial interference is, but I have no choice but to deal
with it for now.'

It's not that there's no way. At that time, Seonghyeonje arrived with Yerim.
“Is this the same phenomenon that occurred when Golden Beak Maiya
appeared in the last D-class dungeon?”

At Seonghyeonje’s words, Yuhyeon’s gaze reflexively turns to me. I don’t

know if it has anything to do with me this time either. Since the strange thing
happened exactly where I was, it doesn’t seem like there’s no connection at
all.

“That monster is a first-class giant toad, Babar who swallowed a mountain.

Its stat grade is SS.”

“Tier 1? Stat SS? Why would such a monster appear in an A-rank dungeon?
I’ve never seen one in an S-rank dungeon!”

Moon Hyun-ah frowns and Yoo Hyeon-i and Kim Seong-han's expressions
harden. Ye-rim still looks like she doesn't quite understand the situation.

“Let’s go straight to the gate, bro.”

“Yes, you go out first.”

What are you going to do if I leave? Even if the rest of the people use the
gate stone, if Ye-rim, Kim Seong-han, and even the monster are all killed,
Peace will be trapped without being able to move.

“You don’t have to worry right now. They won’t even notice us until we
attack.”

Most monsters are aggressive and will attack first, but this one is different.
Small humans can't even notice it if it wanders right in front of them.

Dull and slow, but extremely tough.

Babar's dungeon, which first appeared in China, was not conquered and
eventually exploded. The giant toad only moved slowly, but even that alone
caused enormous damage.

Thanks to that, I have appeared on TV many times, so I clearly remember

the strategy.

Now, here we had all the skills we needed to conquer Babar. Luckily.

“Babar’s shell is extremely hard. It can never be broken with normal skills.”

That's the same even for an S-class five years later. A first-class monster is
something you can't deal with on your own.

“The hollow part of the back of the neck where the shell is relatively thin. It is
directly connected to the head, so it can be said to be the only vital spot.”
“How do you know that? Does the Demon Breeding skill reveal all that
information?”

Seonghyeonje asked. I can't say I saw it in the future.

“Roughly. Right now, please focus on the strategy. If we can’t catch that guy,
there’ll be chaos.”

He mumbled and turned his gaze towards Ye-rim.

“Yerim, this is your first time.”

“Huh? What is it?”

“Even if it’s the weakest of the two, the back of the neck, it can’t be broken
without weakening the shell. The most effective way to weaken Babar’s shell
is to apply a sudden temperature change.”

And now here we have both fire and ice.

“The stat buffs of the shadowless day are magic, and the attribute buffs are
electricity. In addition to sighing, concentrate pale rain on a local area and
freeze it. Don’t forget to strengthen the ice attribute. Next is you, Yuhyeon.”

“You mean melt it at the highest temperature possible?”

“I know. And Hyun-ah, break the weakened shell with Peace! I heard that
Hyun-ah is the best when it comes to destructive power gathered in one
point.”

“That’s my specialty! It’s even easier for someone so slow.”

Moon Hyun-ah said excitedly. She even looked back at the piece while
giggling.
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“I don’t think it will end with Moon Hyun-ah, but will it be me in the end?”

“Yes, Hyun-jae. If Hyun-ah breaks the shell, the insides will be exposed. If
you pour a strong electric current, you will be able to cook the brain, but it
will probably not be enough with your current stats. However, if you receive
Ye-rim’s stat attribute buff and double the attack skill effect, you will
definitely be able to finish it off.”

I have already told everyone here that I can share the title that doubles the
effect of my attack skills. It was because Kim Seong-han couldn't help but
notice it when he saw him defeating bosses, and if I were to share it again in
the future, it would most likely be against S-rank enemies.

“Does it really have to be you, hyung?”

Yuhyeon immediately frowns. I don't want to come forward either, but
considering the five-year difference, I'm worried about the 30% or 20%
increase in stat attributes. The level, stats, skill proficiency, and even the
equipment would be different.

“You have the bracelet. Ten minutes is enough. No, if it goes over ten
minutes, you’re screwed. Among Babar’s skills, there’s also S-rank
regeneration. His own recovery power must be high, but with regeneration
added, if there’s even the slightest delay in connecting attacks, he’ll recover
in an instant.”

Then there's no way out. Other people can try again, but I'm disposable. So I
have to use the bracelet at the very end, when I feel like I'm going to
succeed.

Timing is important in many ways.

'The fierce chick class teacher, should I try that?'

A skill that suddenly appeared in the morning. It seems that it was acquired
by satisfying the conditions for something that was not obtained at level 10.

I don't know what the conditions were, but it must have had something to do
with the skill level and the situation. It must have been something like
commanding a certain number of S-rank hunters or something like that.

… If it’s true, it doesn’t seem like it’s a skill that you can obtain.

I opened the status window and checked the skills again.

[Serious Chick Class Teacher (SS) – A teacher who controls the unruly
Awakened children! The children don’t listen to me and act as they please,
don’t you think? But don’t worry! Using this skill will deeply connect multiple
targets, allowing for close cooperation centered around the skill user.
Target Grade Restriction – SS]

Even if you look closely, the person writing the description window has
changed. The image of a water drop or a tree hitting the back of a deer cub's
head and writing the description window instead is vivid. Even though they
are people whose faces I don't even know.

[※ Affected by mental power and magic power. The higher the target's
ability, the greater the burden on the skill caster. It is expected that the
burden will be less for the keyword user. If the target strongly rejects, the
skill caster may be hit. Other effects may also occur.]
It's mostly just guesses, but he still explained it in detail. He was very kind.

'Looking at the skill name and description, it seems like it's probably a
special skill for the command system.'
The idea that close collaboration is possible is particularly appealing in the
current situation.

The most important thing when dealing with Babar, who has excellent
resilience, is the quick and accurate linking of each skill. You need to land
the next attack as quickly as possible without getting caught up in your
allies' skills.

Even the first team to successfully hunt Babar had to go through many trials
and errors because they didn't work together.

If the teacher's skill works as described, it will be very useful.

“Does anyone have any equipment that increases both mental and magical
power?”

“There is an increase in the ratio.”

Yerim said. The others shook their heads. Yeah, of course not. I took out
what I had and put it on. Fortunately, magic and mental power stats are
often combined.

“Peace, look at this! It’s an S-class saddle!”

Moon Hyun-ah took out a black and white saddle from her inventory. Peace
backed away from me at the sight of her dark figure approaching me with a
stern look.

- Yeah.

“Just bear with it this time.”

“Wow, how great is this! Not only does it boost speed, it also increases
physical strength, adds defense, and increases the attack power of the
rider!”

“Hyun-ah, do you have any fire resistance equipment? Yu-hyeon is next, so

you should prepare.”

“I don’t know when I’ll have to deal with it, but of course I have it. I brought it
with me.”

You really were ready to fight.

Kim Seong-han was seen alone while everyone was gathering their
equipment. There was no part where he could get involved, but he couldn't
just be left alone.
“Does anyone have a ranged weapon?”

"me!"

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Moon Hyun-ah raises her hand. She takes out a longbow from her inventory
and throws it at me.

“Is the intersection long?”

“Wow. It’s also used for signaling.”

He approached Kim Seong-han with a bow and handed it to him.

“Shoot one shot and stand back.”

With this level of skill, the toad won't even feel the tickle, but that's not the
point. One of Kim Seong-han's S-class growth conditions is hunting 10 or
fewer SS-class monsters. Including Peace, there are seven, so it meets the
condition.

“Are you okay? You’re doing this for no reason because of me… .”

Kim Sung-han makes a face that looks like he's about to die from apology.
Honestly, I think it's my fault that the toad appeared.

“Don’t worry about it. As you live, all sorts of things happen. If you feel like
you owe me something, please take good care of my younger sibling from
now on. Just like you have done so far.”

I already extended the contract period by giving you an S-class growth, but
that's just how people feel. Rather than forcibly tying you down, it would be
better to ask nicely and make a request, so that you'll be more motivated.

“Of course it will be. Don’t worry.”

Kim Seong-han said, holding the bow tightly.

The equipment maintenance is all done. Babar is eating the castle with his
big mouth open. Kwarur, kwarung, the sound of bricks pouring down can be
heard loudly here.

“Even if you go all the way up to the back of your neck, it won’t budge. You
can think of the shell as having almost no sensation.”

You can't feel it unless it's a major shock.

“Then I guess I should go up first.”

At Moon Hyun-ah's words, Ye-rim opens her arms wide towards me.

“Come on, mister!”

"…huh?"

“That’s pretty steep. If you ride the Peace, you’ll probably fall off unless you
strap yourself in. I have the best flying skills. I’ll get you there safely and
comfortably.”

That's true, but I feel a bit awkward hanging on to a girl who is smaller and
younger than me. I approached her, wondering if I should hang on to her
from behind.

“Ouch, wait a minute!”

Yerim lifts me up with both arms and hugs me. Wow, Yerim!

“Please stay still, sir.”

“No, it wouldn’t be like this?!”

“This is the most comfortable and safest. It’s very light, even for someone
like you, so don’t worry and just leave it to me.”

No, it's not the weight that's the problem... ... The back of my neck feels hot.
Ugh, I'm going crazy.
Episode 78: The Chicks' Teacher (5)

“It’s a shame that camera phones don’t work in the dungeon.”

Yerim said as she put me down. Why the camera phone again? It's the first
SS-class monster that has appeared, so do you want to take a picture of it?

Because I flew slowly in case I couldn't hold out, the other four were already
on Babar's back. The wide rocky slope barely shook, so it felt like I was
actually standing on the side of a mountain.

“There’s really no response?”

Moon Hyun-ah said, tapping the floor with her toes.

“It’s like a fly sitting on your padding. Don’t just stab it with a spear.”

At my words, Moon Hyun-ah tries to raise the window, but then puts it down.
Anyway, I can't let my guard down.

“Where is Mr. Kim Seong-han?”

The toad's back was so wide that it was difficult to see underneath. Ye-rim
floated up slightly, looked around, and answered.

“I think he must have already shot it because he’s moving away with his
bow.”

“Really? Then… … .”

Even if it's a bit unnatural, we need to apply keywords to Moon Hyun-ah.

The teacher said that the higher the target's ability, the greater the burden.
However, there are only five S-ranks right now. So it would be safer to
reduce the burden by applying keywords.

“Hyun-ah, please take good care of our peace. I have no experience as a

rider and this is my first time in a dungeon.”

I approached Moon Hyun-ah and spoke to her. I was actually worried. I didn't
know I would be facing a monster stronger than me so soon.

“Don’t worry, Daddy. As long as Peace follows along, there will be no

problem.”

“Just saying it makes me feel good.”

When I force a smile that looks like it was put on purpose, Moon Hyun-ah
makes a face of displeasure as expected.
“If you’re anxious, just say it out loud. Anyway, my brother says I’m the only
one who doesn’t like it.”

“… Is it that obvious?”

He continued speaking awkwardly.

“Honestly, I’m anxious. But it’s not because Hyun-ah is unattractive. On the
contrary, she’s reassuring and I’m grateful. I was quite worried before
entering the dungeon. You know, all of them are people I can’t even match
up to.”

If I had an ordinary stat F without fear resistance, I would probably be

suffering from stomach cramps from stress by now.

“I felt at ease with the Haeyeon Guild since I’ve known them well for a long
time, but I couldn’t help but wonder if the other two would be okay with me.
However, Hyuna was much kinder than I thought and listened to my opinions
well, so I was able to put my mind at ease right away. I apologize if I made
you feel uncomfortable by being too comfortable.”

“Hey, is there anything to be offended about? Just be comfortable. It’s okay.”

He laughs and reaches out and ruffles my hair. I'm like an old man before I
return.

“If you’re really grateful, why don’t you lend me your Griffin often? How
about using it exclusively until I get a top-class rider?”

“That might be a bit difficult. But I’ll give you my heart instead. I love you,
Moon Hyun-ah. Please take good care of me in the future.”

“It’s a bit disappointing that it’s only in my heart. But I’ll let you know since
you’re my brother.”

Then he makes a slightly strange expression.

“It didn’t feel bad when my older brother scolded me. Is it because he
reminds me of my senior? I guess it’s kind of similar.”

When I heard the word “senpai,” I thought it was over without even checking
the status screen. I guess he was talking about his senior when he was a
player or when he was on a school sports team. Most likely, he was a female
senior, but that’s not bad. Where else would he be if he wasn’t a mother?

Dear anonymous senior, thank you for taking good care of Moon Hyun-ah.

This time, I asked Moon Hyun-ah to work well together, so I gave her a piece
and used it on Yu-hyeon to give her a skill growth buff for her baby. She’ll go
straight to an S-class dungeon after hunting an SS-class monster, so it would
be perfect to use it now.

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“I will use one skill from now on.”

As soon as I open my mouth, everyone's eyes turn to me. They're so focused

on me that it's a little burdensome.

“It’s a special skill that I got this morning. It’s a command chain special skill.
I’m using it for the first time, so I don’t know the exact effects yet, but
according to the description, it helps those who use the skill to work together
closely. The most important thing right now is the accurate and fast
connection of each skill, so I think it will be helpful.”

“You got a skill this morning?”

“Yeah. Maybe it’s because I met the conditions for something I didn’t get at
level 20. It might have something to do with the fact that so many S-class
hunters have gathered.”

To be exact, it's a level 10 skill, but externally, the level 10 skill is described
as a beast breeding skill, so I said it's level 20. The level 20 skill hasn't come
out anyway.

“It seems like you really have no aptitude for combat whatsoever.”

Yerim made a bone-piercing sound. Okay, her stats are F-rank anyway. Even
if she gets a good attack skill and doubles the effect, in the eyes of the
people here, it'll just turn a mouse into a cat.

Special skills that are less affected by stats are better.

I warned her not to refuse and used the skill on Yuhyeon first. As soon as the
skill was applied, Yuhyeon Han's movements were 'understood'. That too,
one step ahead, including the increase and decrease of strength.

Han Yu-hyeon opens his mouth. No, he will open his mouth.

“I don’t feel anything yet. How about you, hyung?”

Instead of answering, I used my skill on Yerim. Then, I could feel the

sparkling gaze directed at me without even looking. Yuhyeon was also
looking at me.

Including mine, three gazes are detected simultaneously.

'So this is why the mental strength stat is needed?'

It was dizzying, but it was okay for now, whether it was skill adjustment or
keyword adjustment. However, if the number increased, it seemed like it
would be difficult to handle.

And I was able to convey this feeling I was feeling to the opponent to whom
the skill was applied.

Either unilaterally or bilaterally.

“I’ll try to connect the two people from now on.”

If this is conveyed as is, it might actually be a hindrance during battle. What

do you think?

“Huh? This is interesting.”

Yerim said with her eyes wide open. Yuhyeon also looked surprised.

“You can feel how your opponent moves. It’s definitely the best for
coordinating hands and feet.”

“Will it bother you? Or will it confuse your senses?”

“No, not at all. They are stably separated, so there’s no need to worry about
them getting mixed up.”

It looks different from me. Could it be that I am acting as some kind of filter?
Something like changing the caster to increase the cooperation of the
targets?

‘… An ordinary kindergarten teacher.’

Especially the teacher who is always busy making the kids follow the rhythm
during the talent show season. Come to think of it, Yu-Hyeon was in the
chicks class when he was in kindergarten.

“Try it on me too!”

I used my skills on Moon Hyun-ah and Peace as I wanted. After about four
people, I started getting mentally tired. I also felt a little dizzy. I can't use it
for long.

“Yerim!”

visor!

Moon Hyun-ah's white spear and Ye-rim's ice tree spear collide. Normally, Ye-
rim would have been pushed back in an instant, but the two spears, whose
thickness and length were clearly different, like their masters' strength,
stopped right in the middle, touching each other. There was not an inch of
shaking.
This means that the distribution of power between the two people was
frighteningly precise.

“Wow, this is done in one go.”

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“That’s right! Sir, can’t we just go to the dungeon together?”

To kill someone.

Now the only one left is Seonghyeonje. He is the one with the best ability
among the two, and he is the one who can apply keywords. Ah, I really don't
think I can handle it.

'I can't not use the most important last resort.'

It seems like Babar won't react much until Yoo Hyun. However, if Moon Hyun
Ah breaks the shell, it will definitely activate its regenerative skill to repair it
immediately.

“Is there a problem?”

Seonghyeonje, who had come up behind him, asked why he wasn't using his
skills on him.

“Drink some potion.”

I still had more than half my mana left, but I had to fill it up just in case. I
took out a chilling apple-flavored potion and drank it. I asked the association
about custom-making a potion, but they said special treatment was
impossible. They said that people like me were inflexible.

And I used the skill.

‘… I can hold out.’

The burden felt by those who apply keywords is definitely greater. Still,
about 1.5 times? This isn't bad...

“That’s unusual.”

At that moment, my whole body starts to shake violently and my vision

becomes dizzy. Seonghyeonje grabs my arm and supports me as my legs
lose strength.

Fucking

“I told you not to refuse.”

“I just touched it lightly.”

He replies with a shameless face. If you tell him not to do it, then don't do it,
you human. Does this include the fact that the burden is great if you don't
apply the keyword? Everyone else, including Moon Hyun-ah, is quiet, but this
kid is the only one who is making a fuss.

“What's going on?”

Yoo Hyun -je comes to the hands of my arm.

“It’s nothing. I just feel a little dizzy because the number of skill targets has
increased.”

“Is this okay?”

“I’m fine.”
If only the twisted person next to me would just stay quiet, I could endure it.
At that moment, Seonghyeonje took off his coat and put it over my
shoulders.

“It has S-class fire resistance, so wear it. Among them, your master’s skill will
have the greatest effect. The defense is also quite useful.”

“It’s okay since I have a bracelet.”

“If I were you, I wouldn’t use it until I was sure the hunt was successful,
right?”

That's right. But I'll say it when Yu-Hyeon isn't around. Look at him, the
corners of his eyes are getting fierce again.

"brother?"

“No, I have a protective earring, and I can only wear it once… so I’ll wear my
coat.”

I put my arms into the sleeves of the clothes one by one. The loose fit and
the sleeves that covered my hands both became tight.

'I want to hold it and jump.'

Without this, Yuhyeon would have a harder time in the ranking matches
later. You can't just act crazy and put it in your inventory.

“Don’t worry, I’ll use the bracelet when the timing is right.”

My younger brother still turns around with a sullen face. I have to calm him
down once we get out of the dungeon or he'll explode again.

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At that moment, I felt Ye-rim unfolding a shadowless day.
“I’m ready!”

Immediately after, Seonghyeonje hugs me with one arm. It’s impossible for
me to hang on during a battle with my arm strength, so there’s nothing I can
do, but I’m still upset.

I am a burden. I am just a burden A.

“Don’t separate me, I’ll share my skills with you.”

In addition, one more (S), a skill that is shared by making contact with an
opponent with a skill title of S-class or lower was used on the target of
Seonghyeonje. The skill to be shared is Veteran F-class (S). It is a title that
doubles the effect of attack skills.

Seonghyeonje takes out the noble seeker's chain from his inventory. The
gold chain, as thick as a finger, slithers around like a snake swimming
through the air. The strong brain energy it holds occasionally sparkles and
pops out.

I closed my eyes because I didn't need to look at them right now. I also
wanted to reduce the amount of information that was coming in by even just
one more.

A powerful magical field spreads out around the back of Babar's neck, which
resembles a steep cliff.

A shadowless day.

Park Ye-rim is floating above the realm she dominates. As always, she is
confident. She is happy even though she is in front of an opponent whom she
cannot properly hurt with her own strength.

The Ice Tree Spear's ice attribute enhancement skill is activated. A powerful
cold air begins to flow out, freezing even the breath that cannot be exhaled.

If you didn't level up yesterday and gain cold resistance, it would be a huge
blow to the caster.

Slurp.

A cold sigh descends like a veil. The originally white fog has taken on a
bluish hue due to the maximum amount of magical power and ice attribute
enhancement.

Above that,

Swish—!

Frozen rain pours down.

It narrows the range as much as possible, and plunges down thickly like a
spear blade rather than rain, swirling around in ice fog.

Crash— crap!

The temperature dropped sharply.

Before I could even check the results I had created, Yerim's body
disappeared.

Almost at the same time, the place where Yerim had been was swallowed in
one breath—

Quagwagwa!

Flames pouring down like angry waves.

The frozen rock melts in an instant. It turns bright red. The color of the
flames greedily gnawing at it quickly deepens.

From red to black, and eventually to complete black.

Extremely high temperatures that make it hard to breathe just from the
information being transmitted, even though the heat is not felt at all thanks
to the flame resistance.

“Isn’t now the perfect time?!”

Even though she is being sent dangerous information that she can't handle,
Moon Hyun-ah is impatient and can't jump in. She's losing her temper.

Of course, it might be the softest now, but it's useless if Changsoo, who has
to break it, can't exert his strength due to the burns.

As much as Moon Hyun-ah can handle. I'll take some damage. She's strong
enough, so there's no need to wait long. It'll only take a little while.

The speed of the charge, the distance, the remaining time of the flames, my
stomach feels a little queasy. My head is already a mess.

just now.

Suddenly—

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Peace's four legs are strengthened. The protruding claws scrape the ground.

The rider and rider who were in perfect sync used their bracelet skills at the
same time as they strongly slammed the ground. If Sung Hyun-je wanted to
pour out lightning right after Moon Hyun-ah’s spear tip broke the shell, he
had to move now.
Seonghyeonje's feet step forward without saying a word.

Immediately after,

Bam—!

An ear-splitting explosion was heard. The spearhead, scattering debris, sank

into Babar's shell with incredible force like a giant drill.

Moon Hyun-ah is smiling even though her clothes are burning and her hands
and part of her face are red and swollen. She is very excited. On the
contrary,

- Gulp.

The giant toad finally reacts. It moves its body, letting out a sound like a
mountain echo, as if in panic. The half-broken castle completely collapses. It
tries to use its regenerative powers, but it is already too late.

The flesh was exposed. The fierce spear tip pierced through the thick veins,
and the flesh was covered in a spurting dark green fluid.

Moon Hyun-ah and Peace quickly fall back without any hesitation. Sung
Hyun-jae finishes his preparations with precise timing.

Charararak.

The chain of seekers who greedily accepted their master's magic spread
wide,

Bam! Crunch!

It flies like an arrow and pierces Babar's insides.

Gurrrrrr!

Lightning struck the perfect lightning rod.

Pale light bursts forth, turning your vision pure white. The smell of burning
flesh. Debris flies again.

The lightning of tremendous destructive power poured down like a torrential

downpour without tiring. Thick flesh that was difficult to penetrate with
ordinary physical force burned and boiled, and the surrounding area melted
away. For a moment, white bones were revealed, and even those burned
black.

The electricity spreads out all at once as if it were going to consume the
entire huge body.

- Guuuuuu!
Babar writhes with a scream. The sound of something collapsing and the
ground shaking are mixed together. The air itself trembles as the enormous
mass struggles.

But the struggle didn't last long.

- Gooooosh!

The mountain crumbles with a loud crash. The shell that had been firmly
attached to Babar's entire body loses its cohesion and falls off.

It's literally a landslide.

Only after I made sure everyone was safely out of the way of the rocks
pouring down like rain did I turn off my teacher skill.
I was startled when my eyes suddenly went dark, and then I lifted my
eyelids. However, I couldn't hold out for long and closed them again. I
thought I saw a reward window pop up, but I didn't have the energy to check
it.

'I'm dying, really.'

It feels like my soul has been pulled out, put into a juicer, and squeezed out
to the brim.

“… I’m going to close my eyes for a bit, so don’t fight.”

As the eldest, please take the kids and finish the dungeon raid well. I was
anxious, but I fell into a deep sleep.
Episode 79 Don't Get Into an Accident

“Peace! This is the best! Oh my, you’re so pretty! Don’t you want to come to
me, unnie? Huh? Huh? Are you unnie?”

Moon Hyun-ah, who is hanging on the neck of the Flame Horned Lion, shouts
like a drunkard who is extremely drunk. Even when Peace shakes his neck as
if it is annoying, he does not budge and just laughs heartily.

The air is thick with dust rising high. A mess of stones is piled up around the
corpse of a giant toad.

Meanwhile, Han Yu-hyeon and Park Ye-rim were looking at each other with a
nervous look.

These two people are not compatible and instinctively avoid each other.
However, the moment Han Yu-jin's skill is applied, that reluctance completely
disappears.

What filled the void was a faint sense of connection and intimacy.

It was understandable that he would feel resistance, but he accepted that

feeling naturally because the intermediary was none other than Han Yu-jin.

It's a kind of illusion.

Han Yu-hyeon and Park Ye-rim were both used to receiving positive emotions
from Han Yu-jin. To the point where they didn’t even notice that the natural
flow was slightly distorted.

“…Let’s not say anything, us.”

Park Ye-rim said with a slight frown.

The skill effect disappeared, but the emotional residue still remained. The
other person started to get annoyed again, but the pleasant bond that we
had when we worked together remained the same.

Especially, this is the first time for Park Ye-rim to fight a formidable enemy
and pour out all her strength. It is exciting, fun, and thrilling. Even now, with
the results laid out under her feet, her heart is still pounding, and Han Yu-
hyun, who used to be a thorn in her eye, looks pretty. Although she doesn't
want to admit it and feels bad.

Although to a lesser extent, Han Yu-hyeon was in a similar situation and

nodded bitterly.
The person who was more influenced than Moon Hyun-ah, who worked
perfectly with the best of the best, and Han Yu-hyeon and Park Ye-rim, who
felt subtle emotions towards each other, was none other than Sung Hyun-je.

The back of the giant toad's neck was completely torn off.

Even though the wound was huge, no fluid, such as blood, flowed out. This
was because the wound area and even the inside of it had been boiled.

It was a mark that looked like it had been bitten by a gigantic beast the size
of Babar, not a small human. Seonghyeonje looked at it and then lowered his
gaze to the young man he was holding.

“Where did this come from?”

He mutters softly as if it is a new and interesting creature.

I knew Han Yu-jin's usefulness well. However, raising Ki Seung-su and finding
out the expected awakening level were both areas that I didn't need to
directly engage in.

Because the one who had to receive it was not Han Yu-jin, but his harvest.

If Haeyeon or another guild tried to monopolize it, it would be different, but

as long as Han Yujin was neutral, it was enough to maintain a moderately
good relationship. There was no reason to bother with a farmer who was
doing a good job. They had already signed a contract, so all they had to do
was receive the excellent harvest.

But now things are different.

A special skill for the chain of command. Except for exceptional cases like
this one, this skill is not yet necessary for S-class hunters.

'But the day when it becomes important is not far off.'

Seong Hyun-je was the first to know, and more accurately than anyone else,
that the dungeon's difficulty was increasing. He also predicted that
cooperation between S-class hunters would soon become essential.

At that time, command skills that affect even S-class hunters will become
even more important. In addition, the fact that the skill caster's stats are low
is also attractive.

No hunter welcomes the direct interference of a potential threat, either

physically or mentally. However, Han Yu-jin is weak enough to not be
bothered at all. Skills can also be easily destroyed if strongly rejected.
It's at a level where even sensitive upper-level hunters will think, "Let's
accept it generously since it's not harmful and it's useful." It's so appropriate
that you might think it was done on purpose.

And one more thing, double the attack skill effect sharing.

Seonghyeonje's lips involuntarily form a smile.

'There's definitely a difference between hearing about it and actually

experiencing it.'

There is no one who does not feel the allure of wielding great power. Of
these, force is the one that produces the fastest and most certain results, so
once you get into it, you cannot help but get sucked in.

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Even for hunters, there are monsters that can be used against them legally,
and there are also great rewards that follow.

I wield my extra-human powers to my heart's content, crushing and

trampling upon my enemies to become even stronger.

A powerful body that is perfectly controlled, pure magic that dominates the
surroundings, and a skill that creates an incredible destructive power that
defies common sense. It was natural that the higher the level of the hunter,
the stronger the sense of liberation and pleasure he felt in battle.

Among those hunters, the feeling of having the effect of attack skills doubled
for the one standing at the top was like a kind of drug. It was different from
when I only knew the number of doubles. I was so angry at the fact that I had
to give up the power I had already tasted and go back to how I was before.

Why is this a human? If it was a dungeon item, I would have done whatever it
took to get it.

“Are you okay, hyung?”

At that time, four people including Han Yu-hyeon approached.

“There were no injuries, of course, he was just asleep.”

“That’s great. Please give it to me.”

Han Yu-hyeon held out his hand as if it was a given. Seong Hyeon-je
unconsciously frowned. If he handed Han Yu-jin over like this, there was no
telling when the next time would be. He knew very well how much the young
man in front of him was treating his older brother excessively. Even if Han
Yu-jin was okay, he would not have let him enter the upper-level dungeon so
easily.
'Should I kill him?'

Of course, Han Yu-hyeon and the others too.

The title of double the attack skill effect is still shared. Even if you wipe out
other S-class monsters here, there is a corpse of a first-class monster and its
reward, so there is enough excuse and evidence.

In that case, only MKC and Hanshin will be left with contracts related to Ki
Seung-su. MKC won't be able to do well, but Hanshin can easily step on
them. Blacksmith is not a big threat yet.

“I asked you to return it.”

Han Yu-hyeon's expression hardens as if he sensed something ominous. Park

Ye-rim, who had been teasing Moon Hyun-ah over the piece, also closes her
mouth.

Charrr.

The searcher's chain wrapped around Seonghyeonje as if protecting him.

Han Yuhyeon's eyes turned dark red as he looked at it.

“You have quite a scary look in your eyes. Are you going to attack me, my
lord?”

“Aren’t you the one who’s picking a fight?”

“It’s a bit new. Didn’t you send me the signal yesterday? I was wondering
how much you’ve grown.”

“I want to live up to your expectations, but first I have to give back to you.”

“I don’t like it.”

Seong Hyun-je laughed. It was cute how he growled. Park Ye-rim's voice,
slightly cold, was inserted between the tense air.

“If the two of them stick together, the old man will be torn into about 50
pieces.”

It was just a casual remark, but the eyes of the person speaking were
extremely cold. Next to him, Moon Hyun-ah spoke cheerfully on purpose.

“That’s right. So, why don’t you just hand it over to me and fight? I’ll keep
my mouth shut, so you two can work it out. I won’t nitpick, I promise.”

“Sister, that lie is so obvious. You’re just thinking about watching the fight
and getting some rice cakes.”
Park Ye-rim takes out a mana potion, smiling only with her mouth. Moon
Hyun-ah also puts the spear she had put in her inventory back next to her
feet. Peace also slightly reveals her fangs. In the meantime, Kim Sung-han
also arrives. After checking the atmosphere, he glares at Sung Hyun-je
without asking.

“Huh? Dear Hyunjae, give me the glass marbles. They’ll break at the last
minute.”

At Moon Hyun-ah’s words, Sung Hyun-jae’s gaze turned to Han Yu-jin, or

more precisely, to his wrist. A rough bracelet with cracks caught his eye. Ten
minutes had passed.

'Moon Hyun-ah is the problem.'

The other three, even the Flame Horned Lion, would not be able to attack
properly because they were worried about Han Yu-jin. However, Moon Hyun-
ah was different. The moment she realized that the double attack skill effect
was still in effect, she was sure to target Han Yu-jin first.

'You'll need special items to use it properly from now on.'

When I think about it like that, my head cools down.

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“There are too many eyes and mouths to see and talk, so there’s nothing I
can do.”

Seonghyeonje handed Hanyujin over to Hanyuhyun, saying that he was tired

of being teased and that he would quit. He put on the coat he had received
back and looked at the traces of destruction he had created, but then
immediately looked away. Foolishness will only hold him back if it lasts a
long time.

“Come on, let’s finish this quickly and go.”

When the situation was settled, Moon Hyun-ah waved her hand and said,
“Compared to the giant toad, it’s just a tadpole, or rather, a toad egg.
There’s no need to drag it out.

***

“That’s right. It was aimed at Han Yu-jin.”

The newbie said, fidgeting. Next to him, the tree was restoring the G-15
dungeon, the city of the black golem. The monster from five years ago that
had been blocked by the distortion of space had jumped out. It was a
dangerous thing that had appeared because there were a lot of S-class
hunters gathered there. If we don’t quickly restore it, similar things could
happen in other dungeons.
“Have you noticed already? What should we do, honey?”

“That’s not it, calm down. I was trying to take Han Yu-jin away, not kill her.
And the location was in the Honey World. It must have been someone who
used teleportation skills.”

At the tree's words, the newcomer's expression brightened for a moment,

then darkened again.

“Then is it you? The ones who want to be filial?”

“Well, even if it’s not possible, it’s likely to be an SSS-class or L-class skill. I
can’t get involved directly yet, but I’ll have to check. Okay, that’s enough!”

Messages float up above the pitch-black, dead window.

“Oh, you caught Babar already! He’s so fast!”

“That’s right. I thought it would be a bit difficult with the current level.
Honey, you’ve also contributed a lot. With a team that includes F-rank stats,
the attack time will be fast, and the achievements will be considerable.”

Rewards for dungeon raids and monster hunting are determined by

achievements. Usually, the system calculates automatically, but in
exceptional cases, the administrators calculate and determine rewards.

The tree taps its fingers to connect each appropriate reward.

“Lastly, our honey, normal equipment will be useless.”

“I think we need some advanced equipment to increase the number of

essences?”

“There’s a blacksmith. You don’t need one. Rather than that… this would be
better.”

I pulled out all the rewards and linked them to a special item, then closed the
window.

***

- Beep beep beep beep.

A small murmur tickled my ears. When I opened my eyes, I saw an unfamiliar

ceiling. It seemed like I had left the dungeon.

- Beep! Beep!

There's a squeak next to my head. Yeah, yeah. Stop hitting my face, it hurts.

"mister!"
“Eugene!”

Yerim and Myeongwoo. They picked up the squeak and got up. Where is this?
It's a fairly large room with no windows. And their clothes... They look like
patient gowns. Is this a hospital?

When I looked around, I saw Myeong-woo almost crying.

“Did I sleep long?”

“Two days! The hospital said it would be okay, but… No, four S-class hunters
followed me, so why can’t they protect even one person properly?!”

Ye-rim quickly averted her gaze at Myeong-woo's angry shout. She was tired,
but she didn't know she would sleep for two days straight. Still, her body
didn't seem to be in any trouble. Her head was also clear.
At that moment, the door opened and Kim Seong-han came in. He looked at
me and smiled brightly.

“You’re awake!”

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And then, at Myeong-woo's gaze, Ye-rim turns her head like that.

Myeongwoo is the best. Especially to these two rookie S-class. Not only
Yerim, but even Kim Seonghan, who has quite a bit of experience, probably
doesn't have much S-class equipment. Since S-class equipment is not
common yet, S-class hunters get to take it first.

If you want to quickly get all the equipment, it's best to borrow Myungwoo's
power.

“Don’t do that. There were no problems until a level 1 monster suddenly

appeared. Even if you were an S-level hunter, how could you have predicted
and stopped such an abnormal thing? Everyone cooperated well in hunting
level 1 monsters.”

After that, you finished the raid without any problems, right? Surely you
didn't start a fight again in the meantime.

“What about blue?”

He asked, petting the squeaky dog.

“He was acting so sullen that I couldn’t bring him to the hospital. He was a
bit gloomy because I couldn’t see him for a long time, but he’s healthy. He’s
eating well.”
“Ppyak-ee had been crying all day for two days, so I couldn’t do anything
about it. I got permission from the hospital and the association to bring him
here.”

Oh, that's right, our little Piyak, you missed your daddy.

“Did Yuhyeon go into the dungeon?”

“Oh, yes.”

Yerim answered a little nervously. She was avoiding my gaze, which seemed
to indicate that she was hiding something. Now that I think about it, why is
Kim Seonghan here?

“Didn’t Seonghan decide to go with you too?”

“Ah… that’s it.”

Kim Seong-han also avoids eye contact. What is it?

“Peace?”

“Peace also went with me, but that was… … .”

Yerim hesitated and then continued.

“The guild leader and Peace, the two of them, went in alone.”

"…huh?"

For a moment, I didn't quite understand. So, the two of us, just the two of
us... ... My heart sank and a message window for the fear resistance skill
popped up. Crazy, little brother, are you crazy?

“…S-class dungeon?”

“Yes. Other guild members followed me in, but they all got kicked out. The
atmosphere was really tense. But they said that it was a good dungeon for
allies, so even if it was hard, it would be safe… … .”

Even so, it's an S-class dungeon. An S-class hunter is required, so at least a

lieutenant. Are you going in there with just Peace? What crime did Peace
commit? No, he's not the type of person to be dragged in by force... ... Even
if it's a manageable place, the S-class dungeon raid period is long. If it's just
the two of you, you won't be able to rest properly.

Seriously… Yu-Hyeon, you crazy kid. If you have any complaints, just say it,
little brother.
Episode 80: The Demon King's Waterwheel (1)

I wanted to run away right away. However, I postponed my discharge until

tomorrow because people around me advised me to rest for one more day
just in case.

- Beep beep.

The little beak holds the puzzle piece tightly in its mouth and walks to the
right place to put it down. When the rabbit picture on the right side of the
puzzle is completed, Piyak looks at his work as if he is touched. Of course, I
am touched too.

“I guess our little one is a genius after all.”

“Anyone can solve that picture puzzle. It’s only 100 pieces.”

Yerim, who was sitting on the chair next to the bed, said indifferently.

“Just that! Isn’t Ppyak still young? This is recommended for ages 5 and up.”

As expected, Pee-yak seems to be smart. … Although he does stupid things

sometimes. To be exact, he is a bit inconsistent. Sometimes he is quiet and
smart and doesn’t ask for food, but at other times, he bumps into the glass
without looking and makes a fuss asking for food.

'Could it be a split personality, or rather a double personality?'

Smart Peep and dumb Peep… Gluttonous Peep.

It was a very possible story. There were monsters with more than two heads,
each with their own personality. Even Lauchitas had three heads and each
had a different poison curse skill, making it even more difficult.

'There must have been a new monster that was ordinary when it was a baby,
but grew into two heads as it grew up.'

Honestly, he's ugly... No, our little brat would be cute even if he had two
heads. Hmm.

“Pippi, you don’t have to grow up. Can’t your father feed you alone?”

- Beep!

It doesn't have to grow. Is it really necessary to grow all the way up?
Anyway, I don't know the growth conditions and the skills don't work, so let's
just live like this.
While petting the squeaky, I looked at the status window next to me. To be
exact, it was the skill application window for my baby. (Han Yu-hyeon-S),
(Peace-S). There was no change in either.

It means that you are safe, but when I see the three characters of Han Yu-
Hyeon's name, I feel angry again.

“한유현 개새끼.”

"If you are a guild, you are not."

Yerim fanned her hand as if to calm her down.

“I’ve told you several times, but it won’t be a problem. I brought two gate
stones with me, so if you can’t eat them, you can just come out.”
I know. I know, but it still makes me mad. There's a saying that you shouldn't
suffer when you're young, but there's a limit. Damn, even if I'm a great S-
class hunter, I'm not immortal, so why am I volunteering for danger? I
finished preparing for the attack safely, but I turned it upside down and
crawled in, you know.

“Han Yu-Hyeon, you crazy bastard.”

“Sir, take a deep breath. Deeply, sob ha— sob ha—”

I took a deep breath and let it out, thinking it wasn't that bad. It felt a little
better.

“Yerim, you’ve been getting calls for a while now. Is it okay if I don’t
answer?”

I asked, looking at the cell phone that was thrown on the table and shining
brightly.

“It’s okay. It’s the association, the association.”

“Shouldn’t I receive it?”

“No. I’m the easiest, so that’s why I’m being annoying. This time, an A-class
dungeon has been upgraded to an S-class. Of course, the association is
upset. But aside from the old man who came out and the old man who didn’t
participate in the battle properly, I’m the easiest, so they’re pestering me to
explain it in detail. It’s annoying.”

Now that I think about it, the association must be having a headache. The
dungeon level suddenly jumping around means that the hunters' safety
cannot be guaranteed.

“They haven’t made any announcements yet?”

“You want to sew the mouths of the people you know shut? You can’t do it
because the opponents are S-class hunters. If they were mid- to low-class
hunters, you might have buried them in the back mountain.”

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I doubt you'd go that far.

“By the way, sir, what did you get in compensation?”

Yerim asks with shining eyes.

“I got a pair of SS-rank Canglang Mermaid Queen earrings. This one, this
one.”

The elegant blue gem earrings on her ears jingle with her nods.
SS-grade equipment? That's good. When you kill a 1st or SS-grade monster,
there is a high probability that you will get an SS-grade item, but it's not
100% certain. Instead of equipment, you may get special items, materials, or
consumable items.

“The magic power and mental power stats are combined with the skill to
freely act underwater. Also, the effects of water and ice attribute skills
increase by 30% underwater!”

“Wow! I guess there’s no hunter that can keep up with you underwater?”

“Right? Dungeons that require underwater combat aren’t very popular, but
I’m going to wipe them all out. I’ll pay off my debt in no time!”

I'm laughing so hard I could die. If the effect of ice-based skills increases by
30% underwater, I should quickly raise my cold resistance level. If I add
reinforcement to the buff, I think I'll need to be S-rank to handle it.

I told Yerim what to watch out for and asked her.

“Have you heard what other people got?”

“Of course I won’t tell you easily. Hyun-ah unnie’s mouth is torn, so it must
have been something good. I don’t know about Se-seong Guild Leader, and
our guild leader is already angry, so he doesn’t know. Seong-han received a
gate stone. He didn’t do anything, but he was happy that something good
came out. I guess he didn’t get a piece?”

"maybe?"

I'm not sure. I think the system applies because I have the skill, but I don't
think I have an inventory.

“Sir, please check it out quickly!”

I opened the inventory list in a hurry. I had been putting things away without
organizing them for a while, so the list is a mess. There is a limit to the
inventory, so I need to organize it.

As you scroll down the list, unfamiliar item names catch your eye.

[The Old Waterwheel of the Nameless Demon King]

What is this? Since it has the Demon King attached to it, it seems to be a
high-grade item. I took the item out of my inventory.

“…What is that?”

“It looks like the wheel part of a spinning wheel.”

It's a real water wheel. An old wheel made of ordinary wood, smaller than a
person's head.
“The description window says… A spinning wheel used by a certain Demon
King in the past, SS-grade. That’s all it says.”

“I guess the Demon King had a peaceful hobby.”

Yeah. But how do you use this? Is it a material? To make a spinning wheel? If
you make a spinning wheel with this, you can spin golden thread out of rags,
or something like that.

'I think I received the doubled raid reward effect, but I didn't get any good
ones. Is it because my contribution is too low?'

Judging from the fact that there was only one water wheel, it seemed that
the double effect did not necessarily result in two items being produced. It
seemed that the original S-grade item was also applied in the form of an SS-
grade item being produced.

I put it back in my inventory, planning to show it to Myungwoo later.

Myungwoo went into the blacksmith shop like he always did, and Kim
Sunghan returned to the Haeyeon guild. The guild leader had suddenly
rushed into the dungeon like a loner, so Haeyeon was also quite confused…
Damn, take a deep breath, take a deep breath.

At that moment, Yerim's expression hardened. She turned toward the door
and frowned.

“The crazy guy is here.”

Surely Yuhyeon couldn't have come out already. Soon, a knock is heard.
Before permission is given, the door opens and Seonghyeonje comes in.

He looked at Ye-rim with warm eyes, at least on the outside.

“That feels good.”

“How long has it been since I’ve forgotten?”

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Yerim stands up from her seat and nods slightly. She’s polite, but… That
crazy bastard said that earlier, knowing that Seonghyeonje would hear it.
Yerim, watch your mouth a little… … Did you pass it on to Moonhyeonah?

“Are you feeling okay?”

“Yes, I’m fine. Thank you for coming.”

It wasn't a pleasant face, but he smiled anyway. What can I do?

Seonghyeonje is also a very kind and affectionate guy. He had that same
expression when he rejected my skill.
“I heard about Han Yu-hyeon. He said he likes sweets when he’s stressed.”

Then, he hands over the shopping bag he brought. Are you going to eat it?
Ye-rim takes it for him and places it on the table.

“I thought there was a 15-day waiting period for sharing the same skill?”

As soon as the short greetings are over, he starts talking about skill sharing.
It makes sense since he has personally experienced the doubled effect of
attack skills, but it is not something that can be used easily. It didn't work
out, but it's useless to be interested.

“Yes. Its utility is not that high. There are only a few skills that can be
shared, and although the double attack skill effect is good, as you know, I am
a water creature. It is difficult to use it in close combat unless you have a
special item like the bracelet from last time. It is also difficult to use it in S-
rank dungeons.”

Last time, there was a purpose for Kim Seong-han's growth. However, there
is no need to do the inefficient thing of taking S-class hunters and raiding
dungeons without any reason.

After Honey, I won't be using it except during dungeon breaks.

“That’s true.”

Seonghyeonje nodded as if he agreed. But something still felt off.

“Since it’s an item that was made once, there’s no reason why it wouldn’t be
available twice. There might be dungeon items with similar effects. I’m
looking forward to that time.”
He doesn't even think about who will give him rice cakes, but he starts
drinking kimchi stew first. His eyes are bright and happy, and he lets out a
sharp sound without thinking.

“I don’t think there’s any need for the Sesung Guildmaster to have high
expectations. It’s not like there aren’t S-class hunters around me. There’s
one right next to me.”

There's Yuhyeon and Yerim too. There are two kids with great attack skills at
home, so why would I use them on the old man next door?

Ye-rim, who had been making a stiff face at my words, raises the corners of
her lips. On the other hand, Seong-hyeon-je is showing his disappointment
openly. Why is he being disappointed? It's probably just a fake expression
anyway.
“That’s too bad. I thought we were pretty close.”

You're really good at talking nonsense with a straight face. Where did you
sell your conscience?

“…There’s absolutely no reason for us to become close. What did we do to

become close?”

“I’m quite involved in many things.”

“Please distinguish between public and private matters.”

“Didn’t you receive anything privately?”

I was about to take off the earring and throw it away, but I held back. I
thought I would be the only one who would suffer if I did that, and I should
use what I received well. Instead, I smiled.

“Thanks to having a good friend, I don’t have eyes for S-class items
anymore. But I think I’ll say I love you when I get the wings of the SS-class
Fire Dragon Silekia, Seonghyeonje. That coat looks really nice on me.”

“What an expensive love.”

“What? It’s cheap. Would you like a sample? I love you, Seonghyeonje.”

This is a keyword that can raise stats from A-class to S-class. It's really
cheap.

Well, what are we going to do now? I really can't give it to you. He looks up
at me with a single voice and shrugs his shoulders.

“That’s true. It’s not that expensive. That is, if it doesn’t end in words.”

… No, wait a minute. Don't take the coat out of your inventory!
“Of course I’m joking!”

“Yes, I’m joking!”

Ye-rim quickly intervenes and glares at Seong-hyeon-je.

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“The patient must be tired, so please go back now, Guildmaster Se-seong.”

Seonghyeonje smiled as if he found us funny and left obediently, telling us to

take care of ourselves.

Damn, I should stop applying keywords to that human. Giving him the wings
of Silechia was probably just empty talk, but it's still bad for his mental
health. The keywords probably won't have any effect anyway.
“Sir! You shouldn’t be so swayed by just an item!”

As soon as the door closed, Yerim screamed. And why did she take off her
earring? Your words and actions are different, Yerim.

“I also have SS-grade equipment!”

The face that's handing me the earring, both cheeks are swollen. You got a
good item, your mouth is torn, and you're giving it to me? It's so cute.

“Even if you don’t give me that, Ye-rim likes you a hundred times more than
that old man.”

“Is it true?”

"of course!"

There is no comparison. She smiles brightly at the answer that is filled with
sincerity. Of course, she doesn't forget to put the earring back in her ear. As
expected, our Yerim.

***

Seonghyeonje gets into his car after coming down to the hospital parking lot
and takes out his cell phone. After a short beep, the other person picks up
the phone.

[Wow, Mr. What's going on?]

It was a lively woman's voice. Seonghyeonje got to the point without a long
explanation.

“Get ready to come to Korea.”

[Already? It's earlier than scheduled.]

“Contact Noah too. Tell him to enter as the leader of the Ark Guild, not as a
member of Seong.”

[Huh? That guy too? That's a bit strange, but wasn't Korea supposed to be
handed over to Haeyeon?]
“Plans have changed.”

The voice on the other end of the phone was full of doubt.

[I thought you were quite cute, Guild Leader Haeyeon, but did you find it
annoying or something?]
“No, the young master is still cute. He’s just gotten cuter these days because
he’s become more toxic. However, the person who made him so toxic is a bit
of a problem.”

A cold gaze turned to the outside of the car window. The call was
disconnected. Seonghyeonje put down his phone and recalled the events of
three years ago.

Self-proclaimed filial piety addicts who came into contact with him when he
was just awakening.

'Filial piety? That's not even funny.'

Although the nickname sounded like a joke, the information they gave me
was accurate.

So, I have no choice but to change my plans.

***

It was quite late at night. Ppyak fell asleep with one of the pillows. Yerim also
went back to the dormitory. Myungwoo, who said he would stay, was also
sent away, and only Kim Sunghan remained in the patient's guardian room.

I habitually checked the damn name on the status screen and pressed the TV
remote. There was nothing to watch. The Hunter-related programs were still
talking about Myungwoo.

That was when.

“Captain Kim, you’re awake!”

It's a goblin. I was quite happy to see the mask smiling brightly, so I smiled
back.

It's about time this guy started using keywords.