Episode 47
Hunter Association.
It is a name that appeared at the same time as the cataclysm ended thirty years ago.
The first-generation hunters who survived the bloody cataclysm raised their flags, and the Hunter Association grew into an organization with tremendous status over time.
gulp.
I swallowed and looked at the towering association building. Its size and height stand out even in this dense forest of buildings.
There were countless people going in and out of the place even on weekdays, which was nothing special.
‘How many years has this been?’
All Awoken are graded under the supervision of the Association.
Neither did I. Thinking of 20-year-old Jin Tae-gyeong, who visited this place with a fluttering heart, makes me smile… … long antlers
‘I’m very nervous when it comes.’
I entered the lobby with stiff steps. The lobby, the size of a playground, was full of crowds. I was able to find the place I wanted by moving my steps along the electronic signboards installed here and there.
[Measurement waiting room]
Following the guidance of the window clerk, I filled out the paperwork and went in. Dozens of people were waiting for measurements in the waiting room.
thud. At the sound of the door closing, eyes fly like arrows and stick.
‘It’s suffocating, it’s suffocating.’
The air here is different. A tense tension weighed down the entire waiting room.
‘Because a hunter’s life is decided at once.’
Neither did I. There was a time when I farted in front of the supervisor because I was so nervous, so I said everything.
It was when I was waiting for my turn, thinking about this and that.
“Jin Tae-kyung?”
A familiar voice came from behind.
When I slowly turned my head, he was there.
“I didn’t think so, that’s right.”
A bull-nosed, pot-bellied middle-aged man. It was an unforgettable face.
‘… … Manager Kim?’
Kim Sang-sik. As a founding member and team leader of the Picnic Guild, which I have been involved with for many years, he can be described in one word.
Former boss at work.
“Hey, I didn’t expect to see you in a place like this. nice to meet you.”
Team leader Kim suddenly holds out his hand with a laugh. After a moment of hesitation, I grabbed his hand.
“I will. Long time no see.”
“What for a long time. It’s been a few days.”
“Those few days felt like quite a long time to me.”
It was said while thinking of Moorim, but it will sound different to Team Leader Kim. That would also be the case, since he was the one who gave me the notice of dismissal just a few days ago.
“It’s summer, yes. I also have a long day these days.”
“is it so?”
Laughter flowed out as I saw him fall over like a snarl.
It’s a fun man to look at anytime. in several ways.
“But what are you doing here?”
“I have some business to do. Who is the team leader?”
“The scout car is here. I heard that there is a good guy this time.”
The reason for the dismissal was a reduction in personnel due to restructuring, but it was scouting.
“okay.”
All I could say was that.
A story everyone knows. There is no longer any lingering attachment to the finished story.
“Then why did you come? Maybe you want to re-measure?”
“yes.”
Manager Kim said with a smile.
“It’s a good attempt, but isn’t it a waste of money? Not a penny or two for re-measurement. The position of an F-class hunter would be burdensome.”
“I’m still trying. Just in case.”
“You should collect them while you are young. What will change if you keep holding on to what doesn’t work?”
“well. I think it will be a little different this time.”
It’s not that easy… …
“manager.”
? why?”
I laughed softly.
“Do it in moderation.”
In an instant, Team Leader Kim’s laughter made me incontinent.
“what?”
“Do it in moderation. Now that I’m out of the guild, don’t mind me.”
“what do you mean?”
What do you mean?
“You know. What am I talking about?”
“I couldn’t help it. I’m glad you’re alive too Let’s forget everything and start anew.
He pretended to comfort me and pecked me hard from behind.”
“you… …
“Isn’t it the team leader who first brought up the idea of cutting me off to the guild leader?
Did you know I wouldn’t know?”
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Team leader Kim is, in a word, a mediocre man.
A person who lacks humanity and ability.
Even at the gate, the evaluation within the guild crawled to the floor as he was in a hurry to take care of his own life.
“Who did you cut me off and put in its place? How much did you decide to put it in?”
“Hey, Jin Tae-kyung.”
Team leader Kim groaned and pressed me on the shoulder. Even if you look like that, there are only three D-class hunters in the picnic guild.
With this much strength, I could play with an F-rank Hunter with one hand.
but… … .
“Hands off.”
I didn’t blink an eye.
It is not only the system that is synchronized. martial arts and abilities? And that includes even the steely muscles and bones.
“Count to three. hands off.”
“Because this bastard wants to see you?…
“I opened my mouth without hesitation.
“one two.”
three. At the same time, it was the moment when I grabbed Team Leader Kim’s wrist.
rattle.
“Come in next. Numbers 21 through 30!”
At the appearance of the Association Supervisor holding the file folder, we fell without saying anything. Even if they are stamped into the association, nothing good will come of each other.
“Be lucky.”
“who. I? Or you?”
Team leader Kim’s face, reddened, is very funny. Even his level window that he grasped with his senses?
[Lv.24 Kim Sang-shik]
“It was nice to meet you, and let’s not see each other again.”
I got up from my seat without regret.
The waiting number I got was number 30. The steps toward the supervisor were no longer stiff.
* * *
“No. 21. Please come forward.”
The Awoken with a tense face stood in front of the meter. The grade meter made of A-class magic stones scans his whole body and converts the mana in his body into numerical values.
Gying-
After checking the figures, the supervisor opened his mouth.
“Amount of mana distribution in the body, F-class.”
The Awakener’s face turned earthy. But it’s too early to despair.
Because there is a second chance.
“Move the mana. It feels like you are focusing as much as possible and shooting it through the meter.”
I’m looking at mana control. Realizing that it wasn’t over yet, the Awoken gnashed their teeth and raised their strength.
Even the strength that I used to eat sucks!
nice? right
FI? O?
said the supervisor with a face about to vomit.
“Control ability, F-class.”
“only once! I’ll try it one more time!”
“It’s not possible. next.”
The order flies by.
All of them were E-class, F-class, and even non-awakened ones.
“This is a fraud, a fraud! That meter is made in China! Huh? You bastards!”
“Take care of it.”
At the words of the supervisor, the guard hunters who were waiting dragged the swindler out. Perhaps even if he miraculously awakens, he will be registered on the association’s blacklist.
“Next, number 30.”
Something has come.
I took a deep breath and stepped forward. The supervisor glanced at the folder in his hand and said,
“Are you re-measuring?”
you].”
“Jin Tae-gyeong, you earned an F grade 7 years ago… … Did you know that re-measurement is charged separately?”
After hearing it roughly, I was told not to waste money and go home when the opportunity is given. A common look at F-rank hunters.
‘I know who the beggar is.’
Familiarity and feeling dirty are two different things. As I glared at him, the supervisor grinned.
“Just in case, I’m telling you, the cost is 2 million won.”
“… … Did the price go up?”
“It’s been several years.”
Sibel, I didn’t know that.
How much is my bank account balance now? .
“Then let’s start measuring.”
I closed my eyes with a trembling heart. and the next moment.
Jiying.
Waves of magic power flowing from the measuring instrument passed through the whole body.
15 years of hard work trembled in response to him.
‘What grade is it?’
Class C? No, even D-class is fine.
However, even after waiting for ten seconds, the supervisor’s mouth did not open.
“Uh, why is this like this?”
“why?”
He cleared his throat while looking back and forth between the meter and me with a bewildered face.
“I think something went wrong… … Let’s move on to the next order.”
I don’t know what’s going on, but somehow it doesn’t feel ominous.
‘feel so good.’
I felt my heart pounding and raised my spirits.
Suaa
At the call of Jingasimbeop, the 15 years of air power soared toward the measuring instrument.
lobby entrance.
“Good job.”
Kim Sang-sik tapped the young man’s shoulder. He is an up-and-coming young man who has been certified as a Class D Awakener as of today.
He will soon join the picnic guild and be assigned to Kim Sang-shik’s team. Recalling the day that was soon to come, Kim Sang-shik smiled proudly.
“The father and son will form a team. He is also my son.”
“What, I haven’t even become an official Hunter yet. I have to go to the training camp.”
“do not worry. Because this father took care of it beforehand.”
“Oh, really? Didn’t you say there was no place in the guild?”
“There are ways.”
In the process, he did not say that he had cut the lowest-ranking hunter, who was like a thorn in his eye.
“Anyway, take a good rest this week, and go to work together from next week… … “
Suddenly, Kim Sang-shik’s expression twisted.
“What’s wrong?”
“… … no. Go to the car first.”
Left alone after his son left, he rolled up his shirt sleeves.
I grind my teeth when I check my swollen, black-blue wrist.
“Jin Tae-kyung. This bastard.”
The kid didn’t like it from the start. The fact that he is the vice-team leader of the main F-class hunter, and the fact that he is like a brother to the former team leader who is now dead.
‘That bastard should have died at the same time.’
The unfortunate accident that occurred two years ago was luck for Kim Sang-shik.
After being withdrawn from the front line due to various s*xual scandals, he returned home as team leader, and even Jin Tae-gyeong was sent out a few days ago.
‘By the way, is this guy really reawakening?’
Kim Sang-sik looked down at his throbbing wrist.
It was a fleeting moment, but the power I felt at that time was enormous. E-class, maybe it was reawakened as D-class.
“No, reawakening is no child’s play.”
Have I become weak because I haven’t been exercising lately? It was the moment Kim Sang-shik mumbled with a complicated feeling.
“Breaking news from the measurement room.”
“Is there a good guy?”
“One of the first ones came up. Class C.”
“Class C? It’s not bad, but it’s not to the extent that you can hear a lot of noise, right?”
“But mana control is A-class.”
“what? Class A! Insert a straw, quickly!”
“yes. This is Sangdong Guild Choi Minsup. It’s not different… … A chatter spread among the scouts who prowled the lobby entrance like hyenas.
Most of them were dispatched from small and medium guilds, but some from large guilds were already moving quickly.
‘Even though it’s quite a C-class, are you gifted with mana control?’
this is awesome
Kim Sang-shik was awake. I threw away his thoughts about Jin Tae-kyung and took out his cell phone.
– Uh, Team Leader Kim. Did you go well?
The owner of the thick voice over the receiver was the picnic guild leader.
Kim Sang-sik said urgently.
“Guild leader. I’m confused here now. I got C grade. In addition, mana control is at the level of a high-ranking hunter.”
-what? Where does a guy like that come from?
“So. The big guild guys, they intercepted me in the middle every time, but this time they seem to be a step behind.”
–
OK, that’s right… … .
whoop hook.
Excited, heavy breathing came out. The title to call Kim Sang-shik has also changed.
-Common sense. hold on tight to this Assume that you meet the conditions you want unconditionally.
“How much is the amount?”
-Don’t worry about it, and put it on top of the amount the others are calling for.
These guys from large guilds will drop out if they don’t make ends meet.
There’s nothing to regret about them, right?
“Yes, yes.”
– I’m leaving now. Hold on tight. If this succeeds… … know?
After hanging up the phone, Kim Sang-sik clenched his fists.
done!’
He is worn out on this floor.
It’s not even a job to hold on to the level of a new awakener who has just awakened.
Isn’t it a world where even demons are possessed by money?
‘Unconditionally twice as much as the others. Call twice.’
Then the murmur grew louder. The elevator stopped on the third floor, where the measurement room was, and was descending toward the lobby.
“come!”
“Oh hey, let’s not push.”
About twenty scouts clung to the entrance like ants.
Kim Sang-sik, who occupied the leading position violently, was fully prepared to hand over his business card.
ding.
And finally the elevator door opens.
Kim Sang-sik lowered his head and spoke the words he had prepared.
“hello. This is Kim Sang-sik, the team leader of the Picnic Guild.
We are a prestigious guild in Bucheon with a long tradition… … .”
“It’s the first time I’ve heard that a picnic guild is prestigious.”
“… … yes?”
familiar voice. Kim Sang-sik’s head lifted quietly.
And the eyes of the two collided.
It was at the same time that Kim Sang-sik’s eyes, which had been like buttonholes, widened.
“you you… … “
Jin Tae-gyeong smiled.
“We met again. Mr. Kim Sang-shik.”