Episode 71. Superiority, Subjugation (2)
“Don’t bother me with your power that’s nothing. Jeong Ha-seong.”
Let’s see.
I blurted out the words without thinking as a defense mechanism, but I wonder how I should continue with this.
‘hmm.’
To be honest, the F-class body doesn’t have any strengths to show off.
So, since you can’t show off and boast about yourself, your options are limited.
‘I have to cut down the other side.’
I decided to slander Jeong Ha-seong.
I couldn’t help it. Right now, I had to force myself to look like a strong person.
“If an awakened person like you is the top of the salt series, the world will end.”
Knock knock.
I brushed the soot off the back of my hand and calmly badmouthed the other person.
“In fact, I’m not even halfway to using my abilities… … .”
“what?”
“Isn’t it a bit presumptuous to worry that you’ll be treated as a monster with that skill?”
But the longer the conversation went on, the more I felt cornered.
In fact, the young man named Jeong Ha-seong over there is a crystallization of blessings that is hard to find fault with.
“You’re ranked number 1, but your skills are terrible.”
Social status too.
Transfer of innate magical power.
The only flaw of that S-class that was not lacking in anything was its magical control.
So I tried hard to cling to Jeong Ha-seong’s immature side, but…
“Honestly, if you look at skill utilization ability, you and the F-ranks on the street are no different. Right?”
What does that mean?
In a way, it’s only natural that Ha-seong isn’t good at handling skills.
Because his magical power was so unparalleled that he stood out even compared to other S-class people.
Too much magical power would have made it several times more difficult to adapt to the awakening ability.
This drawback has no effect on Jeong Ha-seong’s fighting power.
In other words, that S-class is born with overwhelming firepower that doesn’t require even the slightest trick.
‘By Earth standards, it’s a real monster.’
I was quietly terrified.
But he didn’t show it on the outside.
“Don’t settle for the present. Jeong Ha-seong.”
Rustle.
I held tightly to the plastic bag I had brought from the convenience store to hide my nervousness.
“That’s why you’re not progressing. Do you think that if you just become S-class, that’s the end of it?”
First of all, I’m saying things that only the strongest person would say.
“Don’t act pathetic, and steadily work on becoming stronger! If you’re an Awakened One.”
I was going on and on about the use of skills, but then I suddenly stopped talking. I had run out of things to say.
furthermore.
‘uh?’
I was afraid and avoided eye contact, so I noticed it a little late.
Jeong Ha-seong had been looking at me with a surprised expression since a while ago.
It’s shocking that an F-class dares to talk back to an S-class.
But anyway, the real problem is that he didn’t seem to lose his spirit at all even though I pointed it out to him.
‘f*ck!’
Thanks to that, this side got a fire under their feet.
Because I realized that I hadn’t been able to make Ha-seong feel wary due to my previous bluff.
“Don’t take it personally! I feel bad for you too. You have a lot of potential to become stronger, but the kid is just so caught up in work… … .”
I hastily added an explanation.
“Well, I just mean, let’s think about the future!”
“future?”
“Right now, you can easily clear any dungeon, but who knows what might happen later?”
But there is a problem here.
Because I was a great wizard in my past life, I have never really had to please others.
Most of the cases were resolved by force.
So, it’s only natural that he’s awkward with flattery.
“You shouldn’t overdo it already. Take care of your health. For the sake of your future value.”
“… … .”
“Do doctors not tell you this? Honestly, if I hadn’t forced you to sleep in August, you might have lost your career as a hunter. Then all your favorite relief work would have gone down the drain. Just because of your stubbornness.”
“Is that so?”
“Well, so the bottom line is, I hope you… … receive good treatment in the future… … .”
f*ck.
Does my soul’s algorithm think that if I worry about my health, I’ll look good?
I ended up ending the conversation with a similar sentence to last time.
Although he started off with great confidence and bluff, he ended up lying in the end.
It was at that moment that I was contemplating how to end this conversation while observing Jeong Ha-seong’s expression.
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“Kim Ki-ryeo, Hunter!”
At that moment, a voice like that of a savior flowed into my ears.
“uh?”
It’s Seonwooyeon.
That B-class Awakened one suddenly popped out and blocked the gap between me and Ha-seong.
If you think about it, Seon Woo-yeon’s appearance was natural.
Because the alley we were standing in was right across from the back door of the emergency room.
‘Did you hear my voice through the door?’
If I had gone outside, it wouldn’t have been hard to find me. But the question is why did I leave that emergency room?
“Is the treatment already complete?”
“Oh, yes. The turn came sooner than I thought.”
Now I see that the association employee’s severed index finger has been cleanly restored to its original state.
It seems like you met a healer in the meantime.
“But I was wondering why the person who said he was going to buy barley tea was so late.”
Seon Woo-yeon looked back and forth between me and Jeong Ha-seong while catching her breath.
“Why can’t I catch and eat the Jeong Ha-seong Hunter whenever I see him?”
“yes?”
“I heard everything on the way here! You were swearing at Mr. Ha-seong. Ha, you were saying things like, ‘Hey, he’s pathetic.’”
Immediately after that, Seon Woo-yeon grabbed my sleeve with all the blood draining from his face.
“Please don’t fight!”
“uh…….”
“This is in front of the hospital. There are many elderly people who are vulnerable to magic.”
Personally, I think it would be better to stop that S-class human weapon than a harmless person like me.
“Hmm.”
Well, that was a good coincidence.
I decided to leave now, using Seonwooyeon’s plea as an excuse.
“That’s right. You shouldn’t fight. What could be worse than hitting someone?”
Ha-seong must feel something when he hears this.
“Anyway, I’m sorry for delaying your errand. Here, here’s some barley tea. Now let’s go home.”
“Huh, huh?”
“There’s an empty car over there. A taxi!”
In a jiffy.
I ran down the road without looking back.
Originally, I planned to just run away like water flowing.
“Just a moment.”
However, it seems like the other person has no intention of ending the conversation like this.
Jeong Ha-seong, who had been left behind, suddenly called over to me.
I heard that voice and turned my head awkwardly.
“why?”
But then I heard something.
“The price of the recovery medicine you used for me the other day.”
“huh?”
What the heck.
Jeong Ha-seong made an unexpected statement.
“… I’m sorry for the delay in speaking. I would like to pay you now, so could you please tell me your account number?”
I completely forgot. As you said, I definitely saved his life before.
I’m glad to hear that you’re willing to repay the favor.
‘suddenly?’
The question suddenly appeared in my head, ‘Why now?’
This Earthling, all this time, he’s been rushing at me as if he’s going to kill me for interfering with his work, whether I’m a benefactor or a traitor.
‘What is your intention?’
Could this be some kind of plot?
I was filled with distrust. That’s why I couldn’t easily accept an S-class offer.
“it’s okay.”
“yes?”
“Okay.”
widely.
Immediately afterwards, the sound of the taxi’s back door opening is heard.
“If you really want to thank me, you can either sue me for assault or cancel it.”
Jeong Ha-seong pretended to be surprised when he heard that, but he didn’t say anything else.
It’s getting to the point where I can’t even brag against S-class opponents.
“Whew!”
Boohoo.
As the taxi I grabbed was about to depart.
I leaned back in the back seat and wiped the cold sweat away.
‘I survived!’
There were some twists and turns, but at least I survived.
And this incident has made it even clearer.
Jeong Ha-seong is clearly the type who is weak to boasting!
‘I said some really annoying things, but you didn’t end up going all the way.’
Haha. This guy is such a coward.
I held my trembling hands and made a promise again.
Yes. I will definitely push forward with the image of being strong in front of that S-class.
‘If you underestimate me, I’ll start wielding my sword again. And there’s no way someone like me could dodge an S-class sword attack twice… …!’
That’s the only way to survive.
***
After Giryeo left.
In front of the back door of the emergency room.
“… … .”
Jeong Ha-seong quietly watched the taxi carrying Kim Ki-ryeo drive away, then quickly turned his gaze away.
He had complicated feelings.
‘I’m thinking about becoming stronger.’
I’ve certainly never thought about it from that perspective.
After awakening as an S-class hunter.
He had always been concerned only with suppressing and reducing this power.
‘I’m actually not even halfway to mastering my awakening abilities. Does that mean…? … .’
Ha-seong looked down at the palm of his hand and smiled weakly.
Honestly, I couldn’t deny it.
Because his awakening level, if you look at just the numbers, is 1.5 times higher than the average of an S-class hunter.
This great power was like a wild horse, and he had never once tamed the reins of this horse.
Just being dragged along by the wild flow of mana. Hanging on.
‘Pathetic.’
So at some point I started trying to suppress this flame.
I never thought I would hear someone telling me not to settle for the present.
-Isn’t it a bit presumptuous to worry that you’ll be treated like a monster with that skill?
It was the first time I heard that evaluation.
You say I have no skills.
He cleared the A-class gates as easily as eating rice, and he cleared the Baekin Tower, which was so difficult that even S-class people were reluctant to enter, all by himself.
‘okay.’
It is a crude accusation.
That’s why my eyes opened.
‘There’s nothing wrong with what he said.’
Isn’t working yourself to death for the sake of the present truly eating away at the future?
As he said, I was content with the present.
This isn’t right.
Driven by impatience, or fanned by those around them, they indulge in strange self-torture… … .
-Tiring, ringing, ringing. Tiring, ringing, ringing.
Soon after, a familiar bell rang in his pocket, but Ha-seong did not answer it.
[Association President☎]
Because I verified the sender.
“… … .”
The Hunter Association has been in contact with us frequently lately.
He called me secretly to say that he would reduce his workload for a few days when he started going to the hospital.
Are you sick these days?
Why are you suddenly reducing gate reservations?
Then, before I take a break, could you please just run that A-class dungeon that we promised to do in advance?
Anyway, he keeps pestering people as if he had entrusted them with something… … .
“Should we stop?”
Phew.
After taking a deep breath, Jeong Ha-seong came to one conclusion.
Let’s put it down now.
All this time, I was afraid of other people’s eyes, and driven by my inner fear, I tried to live up to their expectations.
It was time to start following sound advice, if only for the sake of my own life.
-Beep.
Jeong Ha-seong turned off his cell phone and started walking.
‘I guess I’ll have to disconnect from the internet for a while… ‘
It was the moment when the pressure that had been plaguing him for years finally lost its weight.
[Jung Ha-seong, temporary suspension of activities… reason is poor condition]
[“There is no telling when he will return” The association is ‘displeased’ with the hero’s statement]
And a few days later.
Articles about the number one ranking poured in from all over the Korean newspapers.
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【 Anonymous Bulletin Board 】
[Title: Witnessing a JHS fight]
[detail :
Hey, I saw Jeong Ha-seong on my way here earlier!!
I didn’t see him up close, but he was talking to someone across the street, but it was strange because he was obviously an awakened person.
But I was surprised
Originally, I was thinking about whether I should cross the traffic light and talk to Jeong Ha-seong… or not.
Suddenly, a scream came from somewhere
But when I found out, it turned out that someone was swearing at Jeong Ha-seong.
Seriously, there was this guy who looked like a gangster, getting angry and swearing at me.
At the time, I thought they were just arguing, but when I got home and looked at the pictures, I saw that the person had a burn scar on his hand.
Jeong Ha-seong, I guess you fought with that guy today;;
Well, I don’t really think much about it because people can fight as they live.
I was a bit surprised. He appeared as a gentleman on Jeong Ha-seong’s broadcast, but he was also fighting with fellow hunters.]
[Comments (12)]
[Anonymous: Who would be crazy enough to yell at an S-class? LOL Next time, I’ll write something more plausible.]
[Anonymous: Authentication?]
[Anonymous: A post written by a cornered bum who is obviously jealous of the bright and shining seats]
[Author: (Photo)]
[Author: I wrote in the text that I took a picture, but I forgot to attach it]
[Anonymous: Oh, looking at the picture, it looks real]
[Anonymous: This has authentication]
[Anonymous: What the hell is this guy fighting with the #1 ranked guy;;]
[Anonymous: Who is the hunter standing next to me?? Can someone tell me his name?]
[Anonymous: This is my first time seeing this]
[Anonymous: No one who knows comes out]
[Anonymous: Isn’t this unauthorized filming? The faces of ordinary people are also shown, so I think it would be better for the author to take down the photo.]
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