The Hunter of the Other World Who Is Being Misunderstood – Chapter 42

Ch 42: Guild Scout （3）

“Anyway, I’ll let you know the appraisal results.”

Just as everyone was frozen in shock.

Kim Giryeo started doing his job.

“But does this have any significant meaning? Your investigation is correct.”

“Huh?”

“This is just a sword that gets better the more mana it absorbs. That’s all.”

There are no hidden conditions or abilities.

When he revealed this, Gwak Byeonggi was taken aback.

“No, then how are we supposed to use the sword? Even an A-rank hunter was instantly defeated.”

Giryeo answered.

“You have to endure it.”

“Endure it?”

“Just, you know, endure it? So that the sword doesn’t absorb more mana than necessary.”

Gwak Byeonggi’s mouth fell open.

He’s telling us to just endure it ourselves.

What kind of nonsense is this that only geniuses would say, without any conscience?

“Hmm?”

When they all fell silent, Giryeo seemed to sense the atmosphere and put on a serious face.

“Could it be that… people here can’t do that?”

This sentence sounded like this to Gwak Byeonggi.

━Is this all the two major guilds of Korea are capable of?

A chill ran down his spine.

The reason he had lured Kim Giryeo with the request was to show off the Magic Tower’s abilities and let him know that there was no guild like it.

The items scattered all over this analysis room were also part of the plan.

An appraiser would know the value of these items.

He thought that seeing the superior equipment that even medium-sized guilds would struggle to obtain even one of, would make him feel something.

“Ah, no. That’s…”

But if it went on like this, instead of making an impression as the best in the industry, they would end up with nothing.

Gwak Byeonggi hastily tried to salvage the situation.

“The cursed sword isn’t meant for the main raid members. It’s for the hunters of the reserve team 3.”

“Is that so?”

“Haha. It’s a team with many new recruits, so they still show signs of inexperience.”

Giryeo seemed to understand the situation and nodded slightly.

“It seems that there are few awakened ones trained enough to handle this.”

He mumbled and briefly recalled his memories.

“Among the people I know… Kang Changho? Hmm, yeah. Someone at Kang Changho’s level should be able to use it without any problems.”

The person who handled mana most delicately among the Earthlings he had met so far.

Giryeo casually mentioned that person’s name.

It was merely an example to show that that level of control was needed to handle this sword.

“Kang Changho?”

But this sentence came to Gwak Byeonggi with a completely different meaning.

‘Only an S-rank hunter can handle the sword. Then, that means he’s close to that S-rank himself!’

Gwak Byeonggi thought that the other party’s remark was referring to Kang Changho’s awakening power itself.

‘What on earth did he do to look like a normal person when he’s an S-rank?!’

Gwak Byeonggi is a person who is thorough about managing his physical condition.

That’s why his body is so muscular even in his middle age.

Kim Giryeo, on the other hand, had a sleek silhouette that didn’t look very healthy…

Ironically, if they were to fight, Gwak Byeonggi would be the one who would end up bleeding.

‘He doesn’t seem to have any mana at all on the outside.’

Considering his hidden awakening power.

That man could probably crush a human skull like an eggshell.

“Section Chief Gwak Byeonggi, what’s wrong?”

He suddenly felt a sense of crisis.

He felt like that man was a beast in human skin, and his body froze for a moment.

“Uh, well, that’s…”

But then.

With a loud crash! The white door of the analysis room burst open.

At the same time, Gwak Byeonggi’s face lit up.

With that person around, he wouldn’t have to be afraid of any awakened one.

“Representative!”

“What’s with all the welcoming today?”

A real S-rank hunter!

Seo Esther greeted them with a bright smile.

“Hello! I heard that Giryeo-ssi was visiting, so I just came by for a moment.”

The man with sanpaku eyes that didn’t reflect any light calmly turned to look at her.

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‘Oh boy~ If I make a mistake now, I’m screwed~’

No, why did she come out when she should be working?

I don’t know what to do since Esther suddenly appeared.

Should I at least greet her?

“Nice to meet you.”

“How’s it going? Is work going well?”

“I just finished.”

“Oh, is that so? Tell me about the results!”

Since it’s the curse sorcerer-nim’s words, I should follow them.

I immediately released the information about the magical tool.

Then, Esther nodded and gave a satisfied smile.

“So, there aren’t any hidden dangers, right?”

Swish━.

Esther lightly picked up the magic sword that was lying next to her.

“I thought there was some great secret, so I didn’t even touch it.”

As expected, someone at the S-rank can endure mana drain well.

I was just watching Esther twirl the sword without a second thought, but somehow the reactions of the staff around me were strange.

‘What is it?’

The staff were staring at me with faces that looked like they were extremely terrified.

Could it be that they’re worried that the representative might cut her hand while playing with the sword?

“Esther Hunter, I’d like to check it one last time before finishing up. Could you hand the sword over here?”

“Okay~”

Esther obediently handed over the magic sword.

However, even though the dangerous sword had been retrieved, the staff were still filled with shock.

It even seemed like they were more surprised than before.

No, what am I supposed to do?

‘Sigh, whatever.’

They’re just people I’ll only see once.

Instead of worrying about such things, it’s better to work. I silently re-checked the magical tool.

“Giryeo-ssi! Do you perhaps like that sword?”

“Yes?”

But at that moment.

Esther quietly approached and whispered.

“Since there’s no one in our guild who desperately needs it anyway, if you just ask nicely, I might just give it to you.”

My head involuntarily tilted.

First of all, I don’t want to receive favors from the curse sorcerer so carelessly.

And above all, it wasn’t a magical tool that I was particularly interested in.

“Well, this is a bit too low-grade for me to use…”

I put down the black sword I was examining without any regrets.

This is an excessive piece of equipment for an F-rank to use.

After all, my mana is so small that I can’t even use its abilities.

“Are you saying it’s too low-level for you to use?”

But then. Esther added something incomprehensible.

I thought it was a typical Earthling way of using irony, so I just shrugged my shoulders.

‘In my heart, I want to laugh at the joke and gain some favor.’

But after seeing Seon Uyeon’s cold face, I can’t bring myself to laugh.

“I see.”

Esther watched my reaction and narrowed her eyes.

And she was about to slowly utter her next words.

━BEEEEEEEEEEP!

━WEEEOOOO-WEEEOOOO.

A sudden roar cut through the space between us.

A high-decibel alarm.

And a vibration sound…

‘A disaster message?’

It was something I had already experienced once.

I reflexively took out my cell phone from my pocket.

Esther was doing the same thing on the opposite side.

By the way, did she get a call in the middle of all this?

“Hello? Ah! Yes, yes. A gate there?”

Esther put her cell phone to her ear and seemed to be talking to someone in a hurry. Then, she shared the new information.

“This world never leaves me alone! An A-rank red gate appeared in broad daylight.”

“Why did you get a direct call when it’s just an A-rank?”

“Because a pair of red gates appeared!”

Oh, it’s true. Now that I look at it, there are two alarm messages, not just one.

“Two A-ranks at the same time?”

There was no time to add anything.

Because right after that, the staff of the Korean Magic Tower began to move busily.

“Giryeo-ssi, I’m so sorry about this. I was going to have a cup of coffee with you today, but something came up.”

“It’s okay. Coffee or anything…”

But wait a moment.

“Ah, that’s right. Since there are multiple gates, there will be a lot of loot. Should about two people from the analysis team come along?”

“Yes, Representative.”

No matter how I look at it, it sounds like the S-rank hunter herself is going to the scene.

I spoke to Esther, who was preparing to go.

“Just a moment. Excuse me, but can I come along too?”

“Yes?”

“If you take me, I’ll help with things like sorting the magic stones.”

It was a rather sudden request.

“I don’t really mind, but what are you going to do at the scene?”

Esther asked about my intentions with a face that seemed genuinely curious.

It wasn’t a grand reason, so a few words were enough to explain.

“I want to see you fight in person. I’ve been curious about the curse skills of an S-rank for a while now.”

In short, I wanted to see her skills.

Honestly, I wanted to analyze what differences there are between the curse magic of Earth and Alpha Uri.

“Since Esther-ssi has so much mana, you must have outstanding abilities, right?”

Let’s take this opportunity to give some flattery.

Then the other party will be in a good mood and easily grant my request.

“Haha… Thank you for your words. Then, let’s move together in the car.”

As expected.

Esther responded with a smile and readily granted my request to accompany her.

‘I must have earned some points with that last remark!’

As expected, when dealing with curse-type people, there’s nothing better than praise.

Alright. Let’s keep going like this in the future.

Then I’ll be able to maintain a good relationship with the terrifying S-rank curse user.

I left the building, making hopeful plans for the future.

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Tap, tap, tap.

‘Kim Giryeo, that bastard…’

The white hallway of the Magic Tower.

Esther, who was walking at the front of the line, gritted her teeth where no one could see.

‘He’s trying to make a fool out of me!’

What? He’s curious about what the curse skills of an S-rank are like?

If the guy who nullified her skills in front of her says those words, it can only be interpreted in a very different way.

━Let’s see how well you fight with the skills that couldn’t even touch a hair on my head?

That must be the meaning of his declaration of war.

Thinking that way, the following remarks are also interpreted naturally.

━Since Esther-ssi has so much mana, you must have outstanding abilities…?

That’s complete mockery!

Esther twisted her lips with a certain conviction.

S-ranks are called the chosen gems among the awakened ones.

But who would have thought that there would be a man who would look down on them without changing his expression?

‘Huh.’

It’s unpleasant and interesting.

He must be very confident in his own abilities to casually throw out such provocations, right?

Esther thought that this situation clearly revealed what Kim Giryeo was hiding.

A simple F-rank couldn’t have such arrogance.

“The Association has blocked the roads. Step on it!”

“Buckle your seatbelt, Representative.”

“If there’s an accident, will I die? Or will you die?”

Esther, who got into the car heading to the scene, leaned back in the passenger seat and thought.

‘But why is he provoking me like this?’

It bothered her that Giryeo suddenly came out with an aggressive attitude…

‘Could it be.’

Warning.

The cold word flashed through her mind for a moment.

Kim Giryeo knew her curse level well, so he was deliberately provoking her.

Perhaps this was an act to induce her to use her awakening abilities once again.

But if she were to use her curse because of this light provocation…

‘You’re saying you won’t just let it slide like last time?’

Someone’s reflection is visible in the rearview mirror.

The mysterious hunter whose past traces they couldn’t find despite using the guild’s entire information network.

That nameless awakened one is trying to lure her out right now.

‘He’s a bit rough with his mind games, unlike how he looks?’

Esther fell into a slight tension.