The Hunter of the Other World Who Is Being Misunderstood – Chapter 131

Ch 131: Party （1）

A little while later.

I went outside following Esther’s message saying to meet at a large intersection.

But as soon as the Magic Tower Guild Master saw my face at the intersection, she said this.

“Let’s go buy spring clothes!”

Last winter. As you know, I quite often used the suit I received from her.

It’s more like I was forced to wear the clothes she gave me whenever I went out because that was the only thing in my closet.

Strangely, this action seemed to be quite pleasing to the Earthlings, and Esther, emphasizing this fact repeatedly, seemed somehow willing to buy me new clothes.

“I’m so grateful that Giryeo-ssi uses the gifts so well! This time, let’s go to a custom suit shop.”

A white shirt. A navy vest. And other things.

The clothes the other person bought were still incredibly expensive, but now I just accepted it.

‘I understand now that I’ve become an S-rank hunter. This must be really cheap for Esther.’

But not feeling burdened and becoming indifferent to kindness are two separate issues.

If I don’t want to leave any trouble behind, I should also show at least some sincerity.

“I’m sorry for just receiving like this… would it be okay if I treated you to a meal as a thank you?”

I don’t know what she likes, but since Esther is also an Earthling, she must eat food, right?

I finished my own calculations and made the suggestion to her.

“A meal?!”

But her reaction is quite intense.

Why did her voice go up about two octaves as soon as I mentioned buying her food?

It seems like Esther was very hungry today.

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Next, we arrived at a nearby restaurant.

I left the choice of the restaurant and menu to her taste. What Esther chose was a sky-view restaurant in a tall building.

‘Huh?’

But even though it’s the middle of lunchtime, there are no customers.

When I looked around, Esther next to me explained.

“Ah, don’t be surprised. I rented the whole place in advance so that I could have a peaceful meal with Giryeo-ssi.”

“Excuse me?”

“I contacted an acquaintance urgently, and thankfully, there were no reservations today.”

Rent.

Then does that mean I have to pay for all those seats?

I felt a moment of fear, but thankfully, what I was worried about didn’t happen.

Esther said as she headed to a window seat that I should only pay for two people’s worth of food.

She added that she cleared out the area because she just liked to eat quietly and I shouldn’t worry about it. Something like that.

‘That’s a relief.’

Well, since we’re at a fancy restaurant, let’s enjoy this planet’s food culture today.

Esther and I ordered the same course and sat down.

Soon after, the appetizer came out.

Colorful food in a small dish. What’s on the bottom… is that shrimp?

‘How do I eat this?’

I looked at the food I was seeing for the first time with interest.

And then, the soft voice of my companion began to flow from across the table.

“Giryeo-ssi, by the way, do you remember the promise we made before?”

The promise she’s talking about is probably that one.

「Okay. I’ll help you deal with Su Ye-hui. But can I put this on my tab?」

Actually, the help I gave last time wasn’t completely free.

‘Esther said that in exchange for helping her, she would ask me for something later and I would have to do it.’

I nodded to show that I remembered the past transaction.

Then Esther smiled and said.

“I’m glad you didn’t forget. Then, while we’re on the topic… actually, there’s something I want to ask of Giryeo-ssi today.”

Rustle.

The curse sorcerer takes something out of her bag.

She slid the item she found onto the table, and upon closer inspection, it was a thick piece of paper with gold trim.

“Hunter Kim Giryeo. By any chance━.”

I said I’d do anything I could, but honestly, I’m worried about what she’s going to say.

“Can you go somewhere with me next week?”

A few seconds later.

Esther brought up the topic she had prepared, saying that I should pay the price for helping with the Nacha Temple.

“To be exact, it’s a party hosted by a certain guild.”

Tap. Esther points to the paper on the table and adds an explanation.

“It’s the 5th anniversary of ‘Gate Star’, the largest hunter guild in the United States. They’re celebrating their founding this month.”

Gate Star?

After listening closely, it seemed that the guild was holding a large-scale event to commemorate the company’s founding.

Moreover, this year, they have uniquely invited S-rank hunters from various countries.

Since there are few top-tier hunters, making it difficult to see each other, the purpose is to gather and interact with each other at times like this…

“There’s no harm in making connections with foreign S-ranks.”

Esther says she personally thinks Gate Star’s proposal is not bad.

“So, I plan to accept this invitation. But the problem is…”

Slightly.

She leaned in and made a troubled expression.

“I haven’t found someone to escort me yet.”

“Escort?”

“As you can tell from the explanation, it’s not really appropriate to go to such an event alone, right?”

That’s certainly true. If hunters from various countries are gathering, then the party venue will be full of foreigners.

“So, in conclusion, I was going to ask Giryeo-ssi to be my partner.”

I accepted Esther’s request without much hesitation.

I was worried that I might get a request that would reveal my lack of skill. If I can get rid of the debt by just attending a banquet like this, then that’s good for me.

‘I can also see a foreign country on this occasion.’

Huh? The more I think about it, the more good points there are?

“Okay, I will do it.”

“Wow, really?”

And so, I willingly agreed to accompany her to Gate Star’s anniversary event.

Then the other person continues the conversation with a happy face. When is the departure date? What are the dress regulations?…

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‘4.’

It is usually treated as an unlucky number.

In hospitals, they don’t even use the 4th floor sign because it’s reminiscent of the character for death.

But maybe it’s because I awakened with a curse attribute. Somehow, that kind of symbol of misfortune often comes to me as good luck.

‘The fourth.’

Kim Giryeo. It’s really fortunate that someone like that showed up as an S-rank in Korea.

In fact, the Korean Magic Tower Guild Master had a fairly high opinion of Kim Giryeo in her mind.

It’s natural. Last January, thanks to him killing all the sirens, we were able to celebrate the Lunar New Year for the first time in years.

『（Breaking News） Kim Giryeo S-rank. Joins Kang Changho and An Yunseung to attack Mermaid Pass…』

‘What, he’s working on a team with a former convict like Kang Changho!’

Of course, when I saw the report of the Mermaid Pass incident, I almost felt disappointed for a moment…

Fortunately, the negative feelings were quickly resolved.

Around the end of winter.

Kim Giryeo came to the top floor of the Korean Magic Tower and said this.

━Can you help me with something?

━I want to deal with the awakened one who created the 『Unfulfilled Malignancy』.

That day.

Esther felt an unprecedented emotion when she saw the S-rank bowing to her.

━Please.

And also, he was the first to figure out the secret of the missing Imugi.

The identity of the person with the transparency skill. The mastermind behind the Nacha Temple.

If you think about it, that S-rank hunter has been suspiciously knowledgeable about information regarding awakened crimes since before.

Moreover, after a late investigation, there were even rumors circulating in the Association that Kim Giryeo had frozen and neutralized the boss stealers…

‘Hmm.’

Seo Esther knows that the Association President’s official announcement is a lie.

However, looking at the circumstances so far, I suddenly had a suspicion that, regardless of the false announcement, Giryeo was actually carrying out a hidden judgment.

━The public power can’t solve it. After all, the fastest way to undo the brainwashing is to shatter Su Ye-hui’s consciousness with your ability.

That’s how ruthless Kim Giryeo was when it came to dealing with criminals.

‘That hunter would actually take direct action on such matters…’

A way of thinking that if necessary, he would even get his hands dirty to stop the evildoers.

Isn’t this too similar to the head of a certain guild?

Moreover, recalling the conversation they had in an abandoned factory, Esther now had a vague thirst.

━I’m saying that Su Ye-hui is going to become a wreck and die, but your reaction is so boring?

━Then what kind of reaction should I have here?

A stiff expression.

Those empty eyes that looked down at the crawling Su Ye-hui.

Giryeo showed a scathing reaction to the death of the pseudo-religious follower who ruined hundreds of families.

He acted indifferent as if even a speck of emotion was a waste on a criminal.

Esther felt that Giryeo’s appearance was ideal. That’s why she had this impulse.

‘Truly.’

If she could put someone like that under her control, she would have no more wishes.

But this kind of desire would be difficult to fulfill.

Not to mention recruiting him into the Magic Tower, that hunter over there had such a difficult personality that he even refused Jeong Haseong’s team request.

‘And yet that kind of person formed a raid party with Kang Changho. Why was that? Could it be that their skill combinations are good?’

Anyway, he’s not easy to deal with.

Esther wiped her mouth with a napkin and glanced at him.

Even at this moment, the man with sanpaku eyes was sitting across from her.

He had said before that he wanted to look good to her, but honestly, thinking about it now, I don’t know if that was his true feeling.

‘He avoids meal appointments at the drop of a hat, and he even tried to disappear for three months…’

Esther decided to be satisfied with having maintained a smooth friendship with another S-rank for the time being.

Unlike a certain fire-attribute workaholic, at least that guy replies to my messages.

Moreover, thanks to the constant contact we’ve had, I can also bring up requests like this.

“Hunter Kim Giryeo, by any chance, can you go somewhere with me next week?”

Esther stopped eating and got to the main point. In fact, the spring clothes were just an excuse, and she came out today to make this proposal.

“To be exact, it’s a party hosted by a certain guild.”

She looked down at the invitation from the United States.

If she could establish friendships with new S-ranks at this party, there would be many ways to use them.

Of course, they also have brains, so they wouldn’t be easily used…

How to benefit from these connections depends on an individual’s capabilities, and Esther thought this social activity was worth it.

“I plan to accept this invitation.”

However.

There’s still something that bothers her about readily accepting the invitation from Gate Star.

The reason why the position of an S-rank is threatening is because they have few adversaries.

But if awakened ones of the same rank gather in one place like this, their value will also fade.

‘If an accident were to happen in the midst of unfamiliar S-rank hunters… would I really be able to handle it alone?’

Esther, who is unexpectedly cautious.

Therefore, she opens up all possibilities and does her best to be prepared.

She tries to prevent various threats by having insurance that she will be accompanied by another S-rank from Korea.

‘The Gate Star Guild only sent one invitation per country, citing the reason that they prioritize the safety of each country. It’s rare for someone to find an S-rank companion like me.’

In that sense, Kim Giryeo is the perfect choice.

He is qualified to be invited, and in front of him, she can use her curse skills to her heart’s content without causing any secondary damage.

‘Hmm, this is actually a bit of a blow to my pride.’

Esther was lost in thought for a moment, then quickly returned to the topic. Anyway, there was one thing she wanted.

“So, in conclusion, I was going to ask Giryeo-ssi to be my partner.”

But who knew that a problem she had been worrying about for a long time would be solved so easily.

“Okay, I will do it.”

Huh?

Esther is startled by the man’s answer that followed. Giryeo accepted the request as soon as the Magic Tower Master finished speaking.

An answer without hesitation.

Goodness, is he not even burdened by the thought of going to a monster den full of S-ranks?

‘Wow!’

As soon as she received the acceptance, a smile spread across Esther’s face.

Ah, it was a good idea to maintain a good relationship with Hunter Kim Giryeo. If he’s with me, there’s nothing to worry about anymore.

That person is the very one who killed the Imugi.

‘According to the witnesses’ testimonies, he defeated it with my cursed sword, so Hunter Kim Giryeo must be strong in close combat, right?’

A predator whose skills have been verified!

Esther was greatly relieved by the fact that the fourth S-rank would follow her.

It felt like she had gained a thousand allies.