The Hunter of the Other World Who Is Being Misunderstood Chapter 421. For Sale / Hydra / Mint Grade (5)

Chapter 421. For Sale / Hydra / Mint Grade (5)

"Oho."

That artifact would make excellent material. When that unexpected thought crossed his mind, Kim Giryeo was quietly surprised. There'd be no need to struggle from the basics—just dismantle a mass-produced item from the market and the job would be done in a snap. A shortcut to making a golem. It was such a simple idea that he wondered why he hadn't thought of it sooner. So, what should he do next?

"If you extract the core from a legendary weapon and make a soldier from it, the finished product wouldn't be just a re grunt."

The blond man was lost in thought for a mont.

"I could produce plenty of champion-grade units to be used sparingly."

The dismantling plan seed quite feasible, too much so to dismiss it as a re pipe dream. However, the problem, once again, ca back to money...

"That's even more serious than the [Infinite Power Core] situation, isn't it?"

In a capitalist society like this, most things could naturally be exchanged for money—but a legendary artifact was sothing even the richest of the rich couldn't easily get their hands on.

"Saying they're rare wouldn't even begin to describe how precious those things are."

Besides, Kim Giryeo was practically broke. To an ordinary office worker, calling soone with billions of won in their bank account "broke" would sound absurd—enough to raise their blood pressure. But among S-rank Awakeners, he really did fall within the bottom 10% in terms of assets, so the statent wasn't exactly wrong.

"The world really is filthy."

So trying to buy the item by throwing money at it was already out of the question.

"There's always soone higher up in the world, after all."

But that didn't an he could pick a fight with the Japanese in front of him and seize the greatsword by force. There was no need to spell out the reason

"Because they aren't gate monsters."

If the opponent had been so kind of monstrous being, looting would have been completely unrestricted...

"It's a sha, but there's nothing I can do."

Of course, Kim Giryeo still rembered the events of the [Kagoshima Black Dragon Raid] quite well. However, as for now, it just so happened to be a period when a certain individual's sensitivity was at its peak.

"Even those aggressive, primitive animals are, in the end, living creatures that their caretakers diligently fed and raised."

To explain, the alien who, because of the Ahn Yoonseung incident, had instead co to feel pity for the human race.

"And when they go ho, they might even be greeted with sothing like, 'My precious baby,' and be warmly welcod... I suppose I should be generous and let them live, just this once."

Honestly, even this was closer to selfishness. In any case, he had no intention of committing robbery against the Earthlings.

"Uh, um."

And while they couldn't fully know the alien's intentions, the blond young man's subtle glances had unknowingly put the other party under pressure.

"Then, I hope the auction goes well for you today."

"O, good luck with the results! It was a real pleasure eting you."

Soon after, the Japanese hunters hurriedly wrapped up the conversation. They nodded excessively, almost to an extre, and then quickly left the area.

"Is there sothing urgent?"

But even this brief encounter was worthwhile.

"Judging roughly by the reactions, it seems that the absurd gossip about hasn't reached East Asia after all."

"That's fortunate."

"The Japanese hunters seem completely uninterested in ."

Before long, Kim Giryeo found himself alone with Esther. They quietly fell into contemplation near a corner of the massive building.

"Attitude, huh."

Until now, he had thought it was just his imagination, but after their conversation, he realized sothing was wrong.

"Now that I hear it, that's definitely the case."

For example, consider this: the hunter with brown hair who just passed by had their magical energy in a stable state, but those presud to be European hunters didn't show the sa calm deanor.

"Their gaze is directed forward, but it feels like their attention is sowhat focused on us."

It was just a vague impression. There wasn't any scientific basis to support this suspicion, either.

"Earthlings must have their own cure for noticing when others are watching them. But Seo Esther, being naturally perceptive, seems to have picked up on this atmosphere quickly."

Could this be the fate of predators who no longer need to watch their surroundings? Kim Giryeo and the Korean Magic Tower Guild Master continued to experience the obvious gazes of foreign hunters several more tis afterward. Yet, it still hadn't escalated into a serious problem.

"More importantly, the person Esther was arguing with hasn't arrived yet."

Besides, the foreigners' glancing glances weren't solely due to suspicions of a curse.

"Oh, it's Kim, Kim.

An S-rank hunter I haven't seen in a long ti.

Didn't that Kim retire recently?

I can hear everything through the translator. You guys..."

For reference, this place manages high-concentration mana resources, so it's fundantally a building that restricts the presence of vulnerable individuals. In other words, relatively healthy young people were moving about. Therefore, Seo Esther didn't bother hiding her mana uncomfortably, and thanks to the sheer pressure of her presence, no one dared approach recklessly...

"B, because of , it seems Giryeo-ssi is getting attention too. What should we do? I'm really sorry."

"No. It's okay."

Kim Giryeo was receiving attention so intense it almost felt prickly. He had completely forgotten until now, but with the topic of the retired hunter suddenly appearing before them, everyone naturally beca aware of it.

"No matter who looks at it, this situation isn't Hunter Esther's fault."

But Seo Esther still seed to feel there was sothing to apologize for. Hesitating, she ntioned a certain sentence.

"That's not all. In fact, while Giryeo-ssi were taking a break, the dia from various countries even criticized for buying clothes for you..."

"Criticized you? And over buying clothes for ?"

Blinking rapidly, the blond man moved his eyelids as if hearing it for the first ti. Lately, his mind had been all over the place, so hearing news like this felt completely unfamiliar.

"Anyway, why are humans so obsessed with romance?"

This remark didn't co from Kim Giryeo. It was a kind of lant voiced in a deeply detached tone by the woman with purple hair.

"Hunter-nim. What are you talking about all of a sudden..."

"To get straight to the point, recently a rumor doubting a relationship between S-rank hunters has been circulating widely once again."

"Who and who?"

"Kim Giryeo-ssi and I!"

"Ah~"

"Ah, what do you an? Don't you feel any sense of seriousness about this situation?"

The conversation began as a complaint but gradually took on an increasingly annoyed tone.

"I just bought so clothes. I was worried I'd end up seeing sothing absurd, like a chicken restaurant hoodie!"

"Absurd... is that even possible..."

"Besides, it's perfectly normal for colleagues in the industry to exchange gifts. So why is it that Jung Haseong's health supplent package went unnoticed, and they're making a fuss only about !"

"Are you upset because I'm being associated with you?"

But it was at that mont. When the alien spoke a word, the woman who had been chattering busily fell silent.

"What..."

During this brief pause, the white noise of tourists chatting filtered in, and it seed that one could even faintly hear Esther thinking to herself.

"That's not it."

The silence didn't last long.

"Just by being together, a commotion arises. I was simply upset, frustrated, and sorry about all this noise. I have absolutely no complaints about you personally."

"I see."

Kim Giryeo listened to all of this and thought. Of course, it's psychologically understandable why she happened to get angry, but that doesn't exactly justify lashing out at humanity as a whole.

"But then again, maybe it's because there's so much interest in romance that animals have been able to reproduce and preserve their lineage well!"

A little obsession with romance isn't exactly a bad trait, is it? An Alpha soul, thinking it wasn't its own species' concern, casually voiced a lighthearted opinion. Seo Esther didn't react indifferently.

"Reproduction."

It was simply a matter of revisiting that word, which was rarely used in everyday conversation.

"Giryeo-ssi is T, right?"

"What?"

"No, it's nothing. It's just sothing that used to be popular."

One Awakened tilted their head.

"But at this point, I have to ask—aren't you, our retired hunter, at all bothered by the rumors involving soone unrelated...?"

It was a very cautious question.

"There's nothing for to be bothered about."

But the alien answered without a second thought. Back when it was F-rank, every day had been filled with anxiety, fearing it would be exposed as a fraud. But no matter how he chose his words, ultimately, there was only one way he could express his opinion.

"You don't have to worry about that."

So people were born incapable of worrying about their romantic relationships.

"I have no intention of marrying anyone... no, to be precise, I'm in a position where I shouldn't even be thinking about such a thing."

The remark clearly hinted at his origin from the binary star system, but Kim Giryeo continued speaking anyway, intending to reassure the cursed sorcerer.

"Honestly, discussions like that are aningless when it cos to . So really, don't worry about it at all."

But the problem lay with the listener of this story. The coughing up of blood by a compatriot he had witnessed firsthand at the [Four Days and One Second] gate, along with various hospital-related personal information leaks—these matters had simply not been ntioned because they would trouble the person involved. The Korean Magic Tower Guild Master was fully aware of the lung issues inherent in the figure before him. Therefore...

"Are you saying this man had no intention of marrying at all?"

In just a few seconds, another misunderstanding arose.

"N, no! Kim Giryeo-ssi! Why are you so pessimistic about yourself again?"

To an Earthling, that statent sounded like, 'I'm not healthy, so I won't date.'

"Yes? Pessimistic?"

"Cheer up! Don't ever think that way. You absolutely deserve to have a romantic life! I just don't understand—why are you giving up as if you've already lived it all?"

"Huh."

"Life is truly unpredictable. Besides, you're far too remarkable to be belittling yourself, Giryeo-ssi."

"Oh, really?"

"At this point, you're practically the perfect groom material. Wealthy, S-rank, good-looking... anyway, just don't ever give up on yourself."

It seed like a word was about to co out but was cut off mid-sentence. This happened just as the blond alien beca subtly unsettled by Earth's unique way of speaking.

"But it's a bit funny—after all that urgent scolding, I myself have no intention of getting married."

He paused. This ti, the alien appeared sulky in response. Of course, he was only thinking about it.

"Even Director Esther wasn't planning on getting married? Why?"

A single, plaintive question echoed with a hint of distress. In response, the Korean Magic Tower Guild Master reacted.

"Well, it's because I'm really busy."

"Ah."

"Honestly, I don't think I'll have the ti or energy to pay attention to that for a while."

The reason she ntioned was so common that, if a vote were held among the entire population, it would likely account for about 10%.

"Right. I appreciate it if a family could be ford, but honestly, I never had high expectations from the start."

At this mont, Kim Giryeo thought that it wasn't uncommon for a cursed sorcerer to remain single. On the contrary, if a marriage were rushed and ended in divorce, that's when truly interesting events would begin... Therefore, the intention expressed by the cursed individual was almost like saving a life.

"What a sha."

Honestly, his inner soul was saying he should seat Esther and actively encourage her to pursue romantic activities. But sohow... so nagging feeling kept rising, like a black-haired official quietly worrying that he really shouldn't do that.