The Hunter of the Other World Who Is Being Misunderstood Chapter 358. I'm Finally Retiring Now

With that, I dispelled the magic I had set. From now on, even if it's a hassle, I planned to occasionally break the connection with the bird and return to this blonde body to manage it myself.

'By the way, I just realized—after traveling across that vast universe, my way of thinking still hasn't strayed much from Alpharu norms...'

For a while, I felt guilty about using my abilities thoughtlessly, but the period of wasting ti was brief. I still had work to do.

'But using the pigeon should still be within acceptable limits.'

After that, the usual observations continued. And after these past few days of activity, a small conclusion about the base was finally reached.

The seaside! No matter how I think about it, a residence with a view of the ocean is definitely best. Not just in terms of nationality. Honestly, since this body completely left its original planet and migrated, I even wondered why I couldn't let go of such attachnt—but still...

'This isn't because I'm an alien.'

Still, I can't help this instinct that feels most at ease by the sea.

'It's just because from now on, I have to live as a 'Water Attribute Affinity Awakener'.'

Various justifications co to mind.

'On top of that, I saw this on the internet, but... that guy from China, the one with the water elent, Zhan or sothing... they say the hotown was a fishing village, too?'

With that reasoning, I decided on the location for my ho.

'Even these mammals usually prefer areas near rivers. It's only natural for living things to be drawn to water. I'm definitely not showing any alien tendencies.'

Moreover, strangely enough, in South Korea, even if you settle near the coast, you can usually see mountains as well. Being able to always take in Earth's unique landscapes was definitely an advantage.

'How incredible this must be.'

However, the custom-made construction I had in mind is still impossible, due to my lack of cultural knowledge.

'I guess so. What business do I have getting involved when I'm a re outsider who doesn't even know the difference between regular and seafood jajangmyeon?'

Taking all of this into account, I continued exploring potential new hos for a few more days. As a result, I beca overwhelmingly convinced that humans really are gods. By now, I could proclaim it with absolute confidence.

'This place is great!'

After wandering around as a pigeon for quite so ti, one day I finally found a dostic area that truly appealed to . The mont I discovered it, I severed the connection with the bird. Then, back in the human body, I picked up a phone and logged into a real estate app.

'A system where you can check house prices from the corner of your room?'

This place even had technology to view houses remotely. From now on, I plan to use this otherworldly tech to secure a place to live for the next fifty years.

'Excellent.'

By the way, a thought suddenly crosses my mind at this mont. Until now, I had often wandered from place to place without a definite ho. But now, after having secured a house like this...

'Finally, am I a proper resident of Earth too?'

A sentence like that flashed through my mind for a mont. After all, I hadn't taken any official immigration exam. At best, I'd just be solidifying my status as an illegal settler.

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And ti flew by like an arrow.

Skipping the boring parts and getting straight to the point. In the anti, Korea's seasons had completely changed. Autumn, being inherently short, brought colder weather earlier than usual.

[News Caption Service: Based on statistics from the past 10 years, it is expected that the first snowfall will occur around mid-month this year as well.]

...but more important than the change of seasons is...

'Hmm.'

It's soone's daily life. The world had shifted rapidly from the tail end of autumn to the onset of winter—but surely I hadn't just been standing still all this ti, had I?

'Hehehe.'

To elaborate, I even managed to get a new place during that ti!

'Thank you all for your hard work.'

'Haha. What do you an?'

'Hunter, the refrigerator has been installed here as well. Thank you so much for your help.'

As you can tell from what's been said, the remaining furniture arrangent has already been completed. Today is the move-in day.

'Impressive.'

I can still clearly rember the days when a single bowl of gukbap could make or break my mood.

This villa by the sea had belonged to a wealthy owner who had recently passed away due to old age. However, the heirs, all of whom already had their own residences, seed unwilling to manage a mansion that rarely saw use even on sumr vacation days.

'I spent a lot of ti thinking about which house to buy. I think I managed to get a rare property like this one.'

But if I have a small complaint, it's that I went a bit over budget compared to what I had planned.

'I was prepared to pay as much as needed, but I never imagined the house would cost nearly ten billion won. Well, everyone does know the ocean view is worth it.'

Besides that, the building I purchased this ti was expensive because the included land was so vast. Of course, that's also why the garden is so large and the walls so high, which is satisfying in its own way. Even if word spreads that an S-rank Hunter lives here, thanks to this, few would dare enter recklessly.

'Even I, an alien, can tell that this place is luxurious.'

Yeah. Expensive things are worth their price. That ans starting today, I can sleep in a two-story mansion with a whopping 83 pyeong per floor...

'Heh heh heh!'

I stood by the window where the sunlight poured in. And I savored the feeling of liberation.

'The unemployed life is finally mine!'

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At that mont, what flickered through my mind were Earthling hair colors like black or dark brown. Being A-rank, the likelihood was slim, but even soone's shaved head briefly flashed across my thoughts.

'Uh... well. No, it can't be.'

But even if this guess is correct, it shouldn't be a problem.

'It'll be fine.'

I eventually began to fully enjoy the daily life I'd been given. The lessons with Seo Esther were firmly declined by the person herself, so they were postponed—at least until I had completely recovered.

'If she could beco stronger, why would she refuse? I guess being the head of a major guild really leaves her with no ti.'

Moreover, now that it's brought up, ever since that curse caster, Seo Esther, visited my temporary lab, she had been subtly nudging to move. Sohow, this even earned the title of 'Kim Giryeo, who, out of consideration for an acquaintance's feelings, finally bought an S-rank worthy house.' But anyway, all of that is irrelevant now.

I moved through the interior of the building like an octopus in water, full of energy. The long-awaited new house was truly a wonderful space.

'The windows are so big! I can see so much of the Earth's scenery!'

A super single-sized blanket. A thin floor mat letting up the cold from the lower floor. And so on. Honestly, living in the previous places had been far from comfortable.

'Having a space of my own is really nice, after all.'

Moreover, this house even has a basent designed to store wine or sothing like that. I plan to make good use of it from now on.

For now, I had safely settled into Kim Giryeo's body. But as I had thought before, life is unpredictable.

'Having only one body feels a bit unsettling. And since I can't neglect these lung issues for life, I'll have to eventually start so treatnt research—just as a precaution.'

There's still plenty to do. But the fact that these tasks arise from my own interests, not because a boss forced them, is a really nice factor. This body is now completely unemployed. Surely, I won't fear the few schedules that lie ahead.

'Now that the move is safely done, no lazing around—let's get the remaining tasks done too.'

The top priority was reinforcing the security of this new ho. I mapped out what needed to be done and imdiately set to work. Pouring all my energy into it, I completed the most efficient barrier I could.

An astonishingly sophisticated intruder alarm system. Stronger magic that lasts longer and holds firm!

With a barrier that seems ripped straight from an over-the-top advertisent, there's no longer any need to worry about monster attacks or burglaries.

'Thanks to the [Infinite Power Core], this setup costs quite a bit, but it if it's for future comfort, so be it.'

Therefore, having roughly finished all the things I needed to do, I followed Earth's custom. It ant that I had ordered jajangmyeon to celebrate moving day.

'As expected, I'm a genius. I even carefully checked whether delivery works in the area before moving.'

Since the TV I had ordered hadn't arrived yet, there were still so minor inconveniences. Even having to bend over to look at the small phone screen, my joy remained unchanged. I felt good even as the daily news I always watched unfolded before .

'So today, so reckless speeders were enjoying illegal racing and set a fire in a tunnel? Earthlings really haven't changed.'

Haha. Of course, no matter how expensive the house was, I was an S-rank high-inco earner here...

'Should I just check my bank balance?'

My revolving bank account had a balance of a whopping 9 billion won. Even if the bank interest crawled at around 1%, it still generated an annual passive inco of 70 million won.

'How many bowls of free gukbap are that?'

With this much money, there was naturally nothing to worry about. There was no need to live modestly; I was soone who was guaranteed a fairly long period of unemploynt. So after a brief mont of deliberation, I decided there was no reason to hesitate any longer—I would go off the grid.

'Hmm.'

But if a famous S-rank hunter quits work for no reason, it's obvious the internet will be buzzing.

'I'm worried that the na Kim Gi-ryeo might get tarnished for no reason.'

It just so happens to be winter. As I stared out at the cold scenery, I was reminded of the [Inevitable Malice] that appears after eating. Now, I could watch YouTube, the damn surprise press conference that followed after I dealt with that monster ca vividly back to mind.

'Since the timing is about the sa, it might be symbolically fitting.'

I continued my thoughts while eating the food I'd received.

'I think it would be best to officially give illness as the reason for my retirent.'

By the way, I'm pretty sure Earth had a culture that too—inviting acquaintances over to a newly polished, sparkling ho... I clearly understand the whole process, yet I can't think of a single word that explains that long concept in one go.

'What... is it? That's what it sounded like.'

But anyway, regardless of whether I'd continue observing these minor Earth customs, I decided that for today, at least, I would celebrate the fulfillnt of my wish alone.

'Heh heh.'

I'm now a completely unemployed person. I can schedule everything exactly as I please.

'Alright. Once I finish the dishes, I can finally—'

But do you know the very first thing I did after having that thought? Over here, I... lay down on the bed less than five minutes after eating. Now, I could watch YouTube to my heart's content on furniture worth five million won, sincerely recomnded by the store clerk.

'Ooh, it's so soft.'

On top of that, I even borrowed so books from the library just before moving. Honestly, how amazing is this country? As long as you're a citizen, the public library shares knowledge that's already been verified—completely for free.

I giggled and rolled around on the bed. And thus began the historic daily life of an unemployed alien.

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[New ssage]

[National Tax Service.]

[Sent via web]]

Hello,

This is a notification from the National Tax Service.

Mr. Kim Giryeo, you are eligible for voluntary reporting of overseas inco from hunting work. You may submit your application by February.

For inco details or specific instructions on how to apply, please refer to the mailed notice previously sent to you.

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Author Thoughts Hi, from now on, I will update this novel 3 chapters/week. Thank you for all your support so far:)