The morning after the kidnapping incident was resolved.
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Seonwoo Yeon moved her hand when she heard the bell ringing in her pocket.
Hello?
When she answered the phone, she heard a familiar voice coming through the receiver.
-I called because there was a missed call.
Its Kim Kiryeos voice.
But a missed call? Seonwoo Yeon thought for a mont, recalling a previous incident. Ah, right, there was a ti when she briefly called this person while talking to Ahn Yoonseung.
Aah, that call.
-What did you contact for?
It wasnt anything special. Im sorry for bothering you for no reason.
As Seonwoo Yeon politely apologized, a sudden thought crossed her mind, and she voiced it aloud.
But I called two days ago, did you happen to go in and out of any gates?
Isnt it too long of a ti to think that he missed a call just because he forgot to charge his phone?
-No, I was briefly kidnapped.
However, the following response was shocking. Kidnapped. It was not a word one would expect to co up in ordinary conversation.
Yes? What did you say?
-I was kidnapped. But Im okay now. I just got back all my belongings.
No, please tell more. Where were you kidnapped?
Seonwoo Yeon was shocked and urged, but the kidnapped person himself didnt seem very interested in this topic.
-Its already over
But still!
-Its a Rakshasa temple.
Yes?
-I ca out from that terrorist hideout you told about.
Rakshasa Temple had targeted Kim Kiryeo. There were a lot of things she wanted to ask, but Seonwoo Yeon prioritized this question.
A, are you feeling okay?
At that mont, there was a sound of wind over the microphone on the other end of the line. It was unclear whether the person on the other end was laughing or sighing.
-My body is fine.
Seonwoo Yeon felt a little relieved after hearing his confirmation. But then.
Im glad it wasnt anything urgent. Ill hang up for now then.
Huh? Wait a second.
-I might be busy today, so I may not be able to answer calls. If you have sothing to say, please leave a text ssage.
Tuk.
The other party hung up the call. Seonwoo Yeon stared blankly at the black cellphone screen and muttered softly.
What on earth happened?
There are still many things she is curious about, though. However, it is impossible to ask a person in detail when he is busy. Seonwoo Yeon had no choice but to find another way. Since she was on good terms with many police officers, it wasnt difficult to gather information about what Kim Kiryeo ntioned.
Hello? Detective Cha, this is Seonwoo Yeon. I called because I have sothing to ask you.
However, she didnt expect the outco of that incident to be like this.
Did it fall apart?
Soon, news arrived from the police.
-Yes, yes. Since the news will co out soon anyway, Ill just tell you.
Pseudo-religious Rakshasa Temple. One of its senior mbers was arrested last night in an ergency operation. However, the circumstances leading up to the arrest are quite extraordinary.
Rakshasa Temple operates in a way similar to a clandestine organization, making it very skilled at covering its tracks, which has made it extrely difficult to trace its whereabouts. For so reason, it is said that Kang Changho attacked the Teacher Daes hiding place.
So when asked how Kang Changho knew about the location, it was said that he was only going to rescue Kim Kiryeo. On the contrary, Kim Kiryeo claid that he knew nothing because he was a kidnapping victim
Haa.
The testimony of the surviving indoctrinator here plays a crucial role. The man, who worked as a supplier of Rakshasa Temples believers, caused a stir during the trial when Kim Kiryeos na was ntioned.
Hes trembling greatly?
-It was very chaotic. He was calling him a complete demon in human skin, making a huge fuss about it.
Isnt it a bit strange? Why would he be so scared after seeing the person he tortured?
-He says this was all planned by that F-Class person. Did he intentionally get caught to infiltrate the cult?
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-Hahaha, but does that even make sense? Honestly, who knows when hell be abducted while just living his life.
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-Anyway, hes just making a fuss. The victim was also shocked, asking what nonsense it was.
Seonwoo Yeon drops the hand holding the cell phone.
-Hunter Seonwoo Yeon?
In her mind, a scene from a sumr night passed by. Under the faint moonlight, a clean-cut figure of an awakened person, looking down at others while wearing handcuffs.
Thank you for your ti despite your busy schedule.
-Phew, its nothing. How could I forget the help I received from Hunter Seonwoo Yeon?
Tuk.
Hunter Kim Kiryeo, no way
Her nervous face was reflected through the turned off screen.
***
Around 11 a.m.
A cafe near Sindorim Station.
Please give a vanilla latte without coffee.
Yes?
And an extra glass of iced Aricano.
For Alphauri people, a coffee shop is not a welcoming place. But this ti there was no choice. Going to a restaurant with soone like him would end up giving an upset stomach.
So, why did you suddenly ask to see ?
Tak.
As soon as I put down my drink, a short interrogative sentence flows. I looked up to the opposite side. There sat Kang Changho, the S-Class hunter of Korea.
With a physique so large that the caf sofa seed uncomfortable, and hair that was a bluish-purple color. I once wondered why his hair color was so unusual. Earthlings occasionally experience changes in their hair color to a cold shade as a side effect of awakening.
Hmm.
Enough about escaping reality.
First of all, thank you for eting . The reason I called Hunter Kang Changho is because
I opened my mouth with difficulty. Kang Changho is watching with his arms crossed.
I just wanted to say thank you.
Huh?
But I guess the other person didnt expect to bring up such a topic, as he quickly widened his eyes in surprise.
I couldnt even tell you properly yesterday because I was so busy with the police investigation and all. Thank you very much.
Ah.
Now, lets get to the point.
Um, but I appreciate you rescuing , but You were still keeping an eye on , right? Could you please stop doing that?
I said seriously.
Kang Changho also saw this attitude and probably sensed that this side was confident, so he didnt make any la excuses.
But I dont want to?
But isnt it a bit too bold to co out like this? This b*stard.
You dont want to?
Why would I? Thanks to , you got so help.
Are you saying that now? If you keep coming out like this
If I keep coming out like this, what? Are you going to report ?
Hmm.
The S-Class hunter took a sip of coffee and spoke leisurely.
Go ahead. Im an awakened man in my 20s and Ive been stalked recently. Go tell the police about that.
How will they deal with it?
Kang Changho gently drew an arc with the corner of his mouth. He had a confident expression.
This is why I like Korea. The law doesnt do its job properly.
Huh
If you have money, theres no better country to live in than this.
When I heard that, annoyance suddenly rose inside . Its already frustrating enough to have been reincarnated as an F-Class, but to not even be able to catch one alien stalker like this So, I couldnt help but voice my pent-up frustration.
You have [Improvent], right?
I had been thinking about that skill ever since I discovered it on pixywiki.
[Improvent]
[Description: Kill a strong person and take away the targets skills.]
Otherwise I cant explain your actions.
Is that so?
Im not sure how soone like , a low-rank, caught your attention, but it seems like youve been hovering around with the intention of using as a sacrifice for your skill improvent.
Hmm.
The reason you havent killed so far is probably because you werent sure if I belonged to the category of strong required for your skill improvent.
The blue-haired S-class hunter remained silent for a long ti when the word improvent ca out. And it was only after a long ti that he spoke again and said the first words.
Yeah.
Indeed, its a refreshing acknowledgent.
Its mostly correct.
Kang Changho really seems to have the [Improvent].
I got a chill down my spine.
Actually, I didnt really want to know!
If I knew it would be this scary, I wouldnt have even tried it. Kang Changho himself confird this. It ans that I have been targeted for skill theft.
Ugh.
And this wasnt the only terrible thing.
Then, the improvent must have been exposed as well. Should I just talk about it now?
Soon after, the other person started making strange remarks.
Actually, Ive had sothing I wanted to propose to you for a while.
A proposal?
In tis like these, with dungeon shocks and all, it wouldnt be a bad deal. If this deal goes through, you wont have to worry about living expenses anymore, and your physical safety will be guaranteed for life.
Guarantee of life and safety. Its definitely an appealing statent, but the problem lies in the cost that will follow this.
Kim Kiryeo, how old are you now?
Im 24 years old.
Youre younger than you look, huh?
During the conversation, Kang Changho suddenly asked for my age, and then imdiately uttered the following sentence.
Then, I will be straightforward.
There was only one condition of the deal he offered.
Hunter Kim Kiryeo, is it okay if you die by my hands at the age of 34?
.!
If you promise that, I will let you live like a noble as long as you live.
As soon as I heard that, I broke into a cold sweat.
It had been several months since I escaped from that hellish ho planet. I thought I was finally enjoying my new life, but what? Die in just 10 years?
Kang Changho-ssi, how old are you this year?
31.
Then, think about it for a mont. Would you want to die in three years if you were in my shoes? 34 is still such a young age!
I naturally refused the offer. Honestly, I thought it was absurd. But the other person seems to have a slightly different perspective.
Is this sothing that makes you jump out of your seat like that?
Kang Changho looked up at preparing to leave and spoke calmly.
In my position, even waiting ten years is a lot, and hunters, after all, have a short life expectancy.
Life expectancy?
Even those top-tier A-Class can die from just one wrong move against a monster. Are you trying to save money for retirent by working hard in a place like this?
.
Do you know what will happen in the future?
Haa.
Rather than that, isnt it better to enjoy what you can while youre young? Ill support you with a minimum of 50 million won each month.
.
And Ill provide you with a house, a car, anything you want.
Kang Changho expressed his thoughts without even changing his facial expression.
I guarantee you, there will be a line of other lower rank hunters eager to accept this deal.
Lower rank hunter.
Wow, you said it right.
Hunter Kang Changho, youre forgetting sothing
I stopped leaving and sat down on the sofa again.
The condition for using the improvent is to kill the strong, right?
Yeah.
Im not sure about the exact criteria, but F-Class wouldnt fit into the category of strong.
Thats right.
Then its settled. Im truly an F-Class! Dont get wrong. Theres nothing to gain from killing .
I voiced my frustration, but Kang Changhos response was subtle. He just rested his chin on one hand and rolled his eyes with a sour expression on his face.
Then how did you attack the Golden Fragrance? The cultists were saying that in the police station. They said they captured you because you were the awakened person who killed Grid.
I quickly answered that question as well. Capturing Grid was purely a stroke of luck, and the only fault here was slipping on the ice.
It is truly the truth without any lies.
Hahaha.
The S-Class hunter laughed out loud as soon as he heard the process of clearing the gate.
You stumbled, and then the boss died.
If you dont believe , ask another awakened person in the Golden Fragrance
So, youre coming out like this.
Kang Changho looked at with a smiling face for a while and then said,
Then how are you holding up now?
Yes?
Just look around for a mont.
What do you an by look around?
I looked away. Only then was I able to understand what the other person was saying.
Ah.
The custors, who were sitting there for a while, are now lying unconscious in silence. Moreover, even the cashier at the checkout counter who was far away was frozen with a blue complexion.
That ans.
I slowly increased the intensity from a while ago, but I never thought you would be fine until it got to this point.
Kang Chang-ho was releasing his magic throughout the conversation. And he did so subtly enough that even a grand magician wouldnt notice
Damn it.
In my hotown, even newborn children had this much magical power, so I got used to it without even realizing it!
You suddenly beca quiet, huh?
Drrrk.
The S-Class hunter asked vaguely, leaning his arms on the table.
What is your real awakening class?
To be honest, the answer itself wasnt difficult. But before that, I need to polish up the sentence a bit.
Hey you b*stard! F-Class, its an F-Class. How many tis can I say that I am a low-rank, you b*stard!
Because saying sothing like that will only worsen the situation.
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