The Hunter of the Other World Who Is Being Misunderstood Chapter 164

Episode 164. Tangjin

The incident occurred on the way home that afternoon.

‘Come to think of it, I didn’t even receive a proper gift because of the chaos. What on earth was in Brooklyn’s shopping bag?’

The alien archmage turned down Kang Chang-ho’s offer of a ride and was walking home.

It’s a bit of a long journey, but today the weather is nice and it’s a rare leisurely day.

‘It would be a bit unfair if I was going to eat it.’

The thief was trying to steal the hero’s fortune by using the recent skill lessons as bait.

As a result, the number one ranking is growing day by day.

Moreover, the more diligently he studies, the more the world moves away from the danger of Dungeon Break, which is good for both his sister and brother-in-law.

Like a ship with the wind in its sails, Kim Ki-ryeo’s money-making plan was progressing smoothly.

It was like that until today.

‘Anyway, I guess the tuition that Ha Seong sent has been deposited. I should go home and look for more news about the auction.’

But at that time.

As I was almost at my studio apartment, I suddenly felt a chill as I entered an alley where the streetlight was broken.

A strange sensation settled on the right side of my face.

It was a little cold and stinging, and perhaps because of the shock that had just occurred, my vision was momentarily clouded with white light.

“… … .”

Kwajik!

All of this happened because Kang Chang-ho, who had been walking quietly together, attacked his opponent without warning.

He slapped the man in the face.

The protective shield of the regular defensive ring that I always carried was pierced in an instant.

In addition, the facial bones also collapsed. Soon after, there was an unpleasant sound of broken bone fragments moving around inside the skin.

It’s an orbital fracture.

I asked the question while reflexively covering my left eyelid, which was not very visible.

“What is this… … .”

In fact, the Archmage had already cast a spell just before his fist made contact.

Creates fireballs using the Pyromancer Necklace.

It is said that he attempted to self-destruct at a speed that is difficult to call human.

But something is going on strangely.

If he had attacked with the intention of activating [Improvement], he would have had to hit hard enough to shatter the skull.

‘What is it, really?’

Kang Chang-ho’s attack was not enough to kill anyone.

Considering that the opponent is an S-class hunter, this is a level where you barely put any strength into your fists.

So, I prepared the magic I wanted to use and observed the situation, and soon Kang Chang-ho answered my question.

“Why are you so cold?”

Knock. Knock.

As he spoke, the blood that had burst out from Kiryeo’s face was dripping down from the back of his hand, forming a pool.

“I suppose the fact that your body is so limp is because you’ve consumed some magical power. But it’s a bit strange that even your reflexes are slow.”

“… … .”

“You seem to be quick with mana, but your eyes can’t keep up. It’s not just now, it’s always been like that. It’s as if you can’t see things that a high-level Awakened person should be able to see.”

Kang Chang-ho tilted his head to the right.

What followed was a presentation of a suspicion he had harbored for a long time.

“Are you really an F-class?”

As soon as he heard that, Kiryun muttered in a voice that said, “It’s ridiculous.”

“When I asked you to believe me, you didn’t even pretend to listen, so why are you making a fuss now… … .”

The blonde hunter raises her magical power while holding the half of her face that was crushed. Not the magical power of this shabby body, but the energy stored in the necklace.

“If you’re that curious about reflexes, try it again.”

He threatened that even if he tried it like this, it would not be delayed by self-destruction.

In response, Kang Chang-ho made a slight sign of surrender.

“Relax. I was just curious. I didn’t mean to show off.”

But somehow, the S-class hunter’s gaze gradually began to take on a cold tone.

“But that’s the reaction I expected. You always try to be on top even when you’re like that. It’s a bit… .”

“If not, then kill me.”

“That’s right. That’s exactly the attitude that’s the problem. How did our contract end up like this?”

Kang Chang-ho smiles with the corners of his lips raised.

But the smile was as stiff as a human imitation created by an alien creature.

“At first, it was definitely just a way to kill time.”

This is probably the price to pay for making facial expressions that have nothing to do with emotions.

Kang Chang-ho then confessed his true feelings.

“To be honest, the relationship has turned around like this. Lately, I’ve been feeling a little bit hurt in my pride.”

His expression was indifferent for someone whose pride had been trampled.

“That’s what I’m saying.”

Kang Chang-ho looked down at the blood of another person flowing down the back of his hand for a moment, then immediately began making a shocking declaration to the hunter in front of him.

“Kim Ki-ryeo, actually, I was in China at the time you went to Gate Star’s anniversary party.”

“… … .”

“And then I found another contractor who would be a sacrifice. To put it simply, I have already found an Awakened person to replace you.”

The blond man remains silent.

“If you’ve heard this far, you know that those ridiculous self-destruct threats won’t work on me anymore.”

Although he appears calm on the outside, his mind is more complicated than anyone else’s.

Kang Chang-ho has a double contract?

He said he had never thought of using his desire for improvement until now, but he managed to find a hunter whose skills he coveted. He swallowed his saliva little by little.

Meanwhile, Kang Chang-ho had taken a few steps toward me.

“Don’t be so nervous. But your abilities are still the most desirable.”

Leisure based on overwhelming magical power.

Yes. That’s the kind of atmosphere that top predators with no rivals usually have. I used to live like that in my previous life.

There really was nothing to be afraid of.

“I will continue to protect you in the future. But from now on, you should show me respect. Be more careful with your everyday actions. I just wanted to say that.”

How did I end up in such a miserable state?

“If you fight back with such a weak body… where will you get your principal back? Right? Hunter Kim Ki-ryeo.”

The wizard who was wearing the shell of an Earthling realized at this moment.

Finally, there is a limit to boasting.

Pretending to be strong by just showing off actually had many vulnerabilities.

To begin with, it was crazy to commit fraud with one’s bare body in an industry where one must prove one’s abilities in real time every day.

‘Whew.’

so.

From now on, Kiryun decided to gain the real power to make her fiction a reality.

Item!

If you just get the item you’ve already seen, you won’t be treated like a weakling anymore.

Only then will you have some kind of ability worthy of an S-class.

“hmm…….”

The first tuition fee was deposited and the target amount was almost reached. So I decided to bring forward the schedule for the next lesson a little bit and organized my thoughts in my head.

Kang Chang-ho immediately spoke to the person standing silently, as if he found it strange.

“Should I give you some restorative medicine?”

But the intention was lukewarm.

“it’s okay.”

If it were anyone else, I would have made a fuss from the moment I got hit in the face, but this person actually had a high tolerance for pain.

I decided to think positively about this situation.

Shouldn’t you be thankful that an S-class hunter is willing to spare your life even though his pride is hurt?

Moreover, whenever he thought of the word karma, somehow all the misfortunes of the world suddenly came to mind.

Well, I did something like that in my past life, so…

hmm…….

‘Hmm.’

If you tell someone who has suffered misfortune that it is all karma from their past life, they will usually just be dumbfounded.

Since he really still had all his memories from the past, he felt strange sometimes.

Besides, Kang Chang-ho is now 32 years old in Earth years.

Since the soul was so young, even juvenile, in the eyes of the great wizard, he decided to be lenient and let the primal wizard slap him as an elder.

‘Haha. Anyway, Kang Chang-ho. He’s also very curious… … .’

Generous.

‘This damn caveman is as big as a dog X… … .’

Be generous. Be generous. Be generous.

***

Korean item auction house.

Today, it rained nonstop from morning to lunch, so the air inside the building is damp and there aren’t many people.

That’s good.

I like it wet, and I didn’t want to attract attention.

Thud, thud.

I quickly approached the manager of this place.

“hello.”

When I presented the card I had prepared in advance in front of me, the manager accepted it with his eyes wide open.

“Huh! Oh, hello. S-class Hunter Kim Ki-ryeo… …!”

“I would like to participate in the auction.”

“Yes, sir! I will proceed with the procedure right away.”

He bent down as if he had met a king and busily manipulated the tablet.

That’s right. This is it.

Infinite awe and consideration for the absolute power. I like this, so I have to somehow regain my former status.

“Here, here. Here’s your name tag. I hope you have a good time.”

While I was lost in thought for a moment, the staff here handed me a name tag with the number 33 on it and politely pointed to the auction room I should go to.

But before I went there, I stopped by the bathroom first.

The budget that needs to be spent today is a whopping 3 billion.

Anything involving this much money always requires caution.

‘If it’s an item that an S-class hunter is trying to buy with all his might… … I’m sure even someone like me would perk up my ears.’

I followed Kim Ki-ryeo’s image reflected in the mirror.

I don’t know how effective such a trivial method will be, but okay, let’s give it a try.

***

‘Oh~ This is the auction house that sells epic items!’

A few minutes later.

A hunter with a youthful appearance walks into a room bathed in soft lighting.

She is none other than the youngest member of the Neo Sisters guild, ‘Ja-kyung’.

The person who had the crossbow-wielding shooter as the team leader and the hunter named Ahn Yoon-seung as his direct senior was that person.

She originally had a low ranking so she couldn’t see places like this, but today was different.

‘Team leader, you’re the best!’

This is because it allows for the appointment of a proxy in case the bidder cannot participate in the auction in person.

Thanks to that, Ja-gyeong got to visit a place that she had been interested in before.

This is because the Awakened person who had applied to participate suddenly changed his mind and was about to cancel the schedule, but he readily lent his name tag to his subordinate after hearing his request.

‘Since this is a rare opportunity, why don’t I buy the cheapest one?’

Groan, groan… … .

After waiting for a while, the empty seats around me started filling up one by one.

Then the presenters came in, and soon the auction began.

“This item is [Fairy Frank]. This item was discovered in the northwestern part of Finland five years ago, and its effectiveness was proven in the first conquest of the White Tower… … .”

“The auction will start at 50 billion.”

“… 80.72 billion. 80.72 billion. 80.72 billion. Sold.”

“The next item is [Ifrit’s Heavy Armor].”

An auctioneer who uses smooth talking to induce bidding.

A series of fancy explanations pouring out.

Even the exterior of the equipment looks somehow old-fashioned.

Ja-gyeong was happily watching the items passing by on the stage, and as she turned her head little by little, she happened to catch sight of the person sitting next to her.

[Number 33]

A blue suit that a freshman in engineering would wear. A hat pulled down low. And a little black hair visible underneath.

He had been sipping the contents of the stainless steel tumbler in his hand since the auction started.

It’s strange.

Even though it was clearly the first time I had ever seen him, I still had the feeling that his side profile was familiar.