I Will Save the World and Retire Chapter 49

Dungeon Strategy (3)

Oh Hyun-wook suddenly raised his head.

The strategy is smooth. So far, there have been no errors in the information in the investigative report, and no one has been injured. The only injury she got was that Yoo Hye-eun tripped over a rock and fell. In fact, it would be difficult to say that she was hurt.

It’s not good to say this about the strategy, but it was peaceful.

Hyunwook Oh has once entered a dungeon where a pixie appeared. He was a C grade here and a B grade there, so it was a bit difficult to compare, but the pixie itself was the same monster. The pixie that Oh Hyun-wook saw there was like this… I wasn’t young.

A dungeon that has been left unattended since there were no hunters to attack it since the gate occurred, and there are only young monsters? It doesn’t make sense.

As I told my friends, it was definitely a dungeon that the principal had cleared out.

Oh Hyun-wook snorted as he ripped off the pixie’s wings, which did not even reach his waist.

Principals tend to protect children. If you look at the fact that he built the school with his own money, or the time and effort he put into getting himself and Seo Han-seong out of the guild… .

He never sends us into danger without any protection.

Kwasik.

“Kkeuuuuu… .”

Pixie made a hissing noise and raised her claws.

No matter how easy a dungeon is, it is prohibited to think about anything else while you are clearing it. Oh Hyun-wook captured his heart again. Unlike his guild days, he is surrounded by comfortable people, so he may find himself loosening up.

Just before the nail touches the body, a translucent film appears between them. They’re all dying anyway, so they won’t be able to do proper damage.

Still, Hyun-wook Oh was grateful for the concern and nodded slightly to Seo-hyun Park. When Park Seo-hyun’s eyes met hers, she smiled brightly. He had been in a depressed state ever since Myeongdong and refused to speak, but as if something had suddenly blown up, he was now smiling brightly.

It was good that it became brighter, but it was difficult to get used to it. Looking at the brightly smiling face, Oh Hyun-wook felt embarrassed for no reason and turned his head.

Even in March, Park Seo-hyun wasn’t the type of person to smile that much. The change was so drastic that I couldn’t ask why.

Oh Hyun-wook has no way of knowing what changed in Park Seo-hyun’s state of mind. But he knows when he started laughing again.

The man.

It was after talking with Woo Hee-jae.

I am grateful that they saved me from Myeongdong, and I do not deny the fact that my friends were able to escape safely thanks to me.

‘Student Oh Hyun-wook? Well, it would be boring to keep taking rune classes.’

‘… … .’

‘What about going and continuing training like the other kids?’

At first, I still forced myself to talk to him, but after a few times he pretended not to notice and ignored me, he frowned and didn’t come closer.

After that, we spoke awkwardly every time we made eye contact. Even though she didn’t want to do it, her face showed that as a teacher, she couldn’t ignore her students.

‘what… Is there anything you don’t know?’

When I looked at the awkwardly smiling face, there was someone who somehow came to mind. I couldn’t understand why that person came to mind, even though the way he acted and the way he spoke was completely different.

But at some point. I suddenly realized. Why was Woo Hee-jae uncomfortable? Why are you so nervous?

Sometimes the gaze that falls on you feels like… It seemed like they were evaluating a piece of slaughtered meat.

A look that goes beyond simply evaluating a student and seems to be looking at an inorganic object.

That reminded me of my former guild master.

If you think about it objectively, there is no way the person the principal brought in was a fraudster. Didn’t Archmage Kim Chae-min also stick close to me and talk to me? If he hadn’t known, he would have thought they were close friends from the beginning.

But still… .

That gaze.

Those eyes.

‘Little one. Are you okay?’

Unfortunately, most tragedies in the world originate from dungeon breaks.

It is a world where being eaten by monsters is not even considered a tragedy. What happened to Oh Hyun-wook could be said to be a tragedy in an individual’s life, but given that there are many people worse than him, it was not something to brag about in front of others.

I don’t mean to compare misfortunes, but Oh Hyun-wook thought it all happened because he was stupid.

‘uh… ‘Did you just awaken?’

I couldn’t help but admire the person who saved my life.

‘There is a popular saying that people awaken when their lives are at stake. So it’s good if he can live.’

I was fooled by the friendly smiling face.

‘That’s right, I run a guild… Would you like to come see me later? I’ve even awakened, but it’s a waste to leave it alone. ‘You have to learn how to use your body.’

I thought it was a good opportunity. She also heard that he could make a lot of money if he became a hunter.

‘Normally, I receive training fees… What is the training fee between us? If you succeed as a hunter later, just play a few rounds in our guild.’

So I signed the Holadang contract.

It didn’t take long to understand what the cool look between the smiling faces was.

After that it was hell.

From first to ten, there is no similarity between the former guild master and Woo Hee-jae.

But those eyes made Oh Hyun-wook pause. He didn’t mean to be on guard from the beginning. He even saved her in Myeongdong, and was worried when he heard that she was swept away by a swarm of monsters while trying to save Seungyeon Lee.

I was going to say thank you and say hello.

If it weren’t for the cold eyes aimed at him.

As I missed the right time to say hello and started keeping my distance, it became difficult to get close to each other again. It was an instinctive reluctance.

“The number of pixies has increased.”

Yoo Hye-eun said quietly. Oh Hyun-wook chewed the inside of his cheek. Let’s focus.

“It’s because we’re getting closer to the dungeon core.”

Eunyoung Han answered calmly.

“For a pixie, I think she’s appearing less. I heard that there are usually around ten of them. “I guess the principal decided to thin out the students as Oh Hyun-wook said.”

“Or they could be clustered near the core.”

Seo Han-seong muttered.

Although it was a small voice, tension appeared on his face as if no one missed it. I thought it would be much better than leaving it loose, so I left it alone.

“This is what we should attack, right?”

“Because I said it was a raid team… .”

“Then we just have to destroy the core as well?”

“To attack, you have to destroy it.”

“What about Teacher Woo?”

If you destroy the dungeon core, the dungeon will also collapse. In the meantime, in order to return safely, you must find the gate you entered from and exit.

“If he were that person, he would live on his own.”

Oh Hyun-wook snorted. I’m sure someone nearby is listening to this conversation.

“Anyway, let’s finish this quickly and leave. “The dungeon isn’t difficult, but if he were to do something, he might catch something and have his points deducted.”

“Ah, somehow it seems like a possibility… .”

Seo Han-seong trembled. He added words one by one from the side.

“Did you see how we laugh every time we roll in the dirt? They said it was a class evaluation and they told me how many laps I had rolled, but I really wanted to hit them… .”

“Honestly, if I could have hit it, I would have.”

“I’ve told the director about me before.”

“what?”

“Please speak to Teacher Woo.”

Eunyoung Han stuck out her lips and grumbled.

“Training and all are good, but can’t we just do it in moderation?”

“… “I don’t think they would have listened to the principal’s personality.”

Eunyoung Han puffed out her cheeks.

“But! “There’s no shower room, but honestly, I think that’s too much!”

“Did you even say that?”

“… huh.”

Han Eun-young, who grew up with nothing to be envious of, had a part of her that seemed like a young lady who grew up beautifully. In fact, Seungyeon Lee, who is synonymous with good growth, doesn’t even care whether she scoops up dirt or eats it or not.

Oh Hyun-wook himself had never paid attention to such things, so he felt a little strange. And Hong Seok-young’s answer was also predictable.

“You must have been wondering what kind of wealth and fame you can enjoy inside a dungeon.”

“… that’s right.”

“If you become a hunter, you will face even worse situations, but I would have said that you shouldn’t make a fuss over something that barely has dust on it.”

“… … that’s right.”

“If you are dissatisfied, fight for it yourself?”

“that’s right! “I’m really annoyed!”

Han Eun-young expressed her dissatisfaction by stamping her foot loudly. It was a complaint so funny that Oh Hyun-wook, who survived by literally seeing worse, laughed out loud… Well, isn’t it good? It means that I have overcome my past to the point where I can laugh like this.

“… Eunyoung. wait for a sec.”

“uh?”

“Quiet for a moment… .”

Park Seo-hyun, who was giggling together, suddenly hardened her expression. The other children, caught up in the atmosphere, also became quiet.

“… “Can’t you hear anything?”

“sound?”

“Squeak, squeal… doing.”

Oh Hyun-wook frowned and got on his nerves. I heard the sound of leaves rustling. It would be as peaceful as camping if it weren’t for the twinkling trees that befit its nickname, Fairy Forest.

But in the meantime, Park Seo-hyun could be heard speaking.

A loud noise, like a monkey squealing. At first it sounded far away, but it was getting closer. There is only one thing that makes a sound in this dungeon. No, there is only one living thing in the first place.

“Pixida! Ready for battle!”

Oh Hyun-wook gritted his teeth and shouted.

* * *

Pixies are coming. Some fly in the sky, and some jump between trees. Thanks to their green skin, they looked like a swarm of grasshoppers.

“Keeeeek!!”

It didn’t seem any different seeing them run wild.

Young pixies are weak. The same was true for a group of pixies. But that’s only when there are three or five of them. When tens or hundreds of them come out like now, it becomes a completely different story.

“Aaaah!”

“Protect Hye-eun!”

If this many people go crazy and go crazy, there is no way for us to respond. I’m taking down the ones that are attacking me, but there’s no sign of it ending. Oh Hyun-wook’s mind is also tangled. Why all of a sudden. What’s going on?

What should I do to get out of here?

Shall we destroy the dungeon core? Should we wait for them all to pass by?

In unexpected situations, the mind tries to find familiar solutions.

‘If I were a former guild master… After throwing a scapegoat, we will divert attention and continue the attack.’

He broke the neck of the pixie that was running towards him and turned his body around to catch the one heading towards the wizard and healer. In an instant, Yoo Hye-eun caught her eye.

‘Scapegoat.’

Although it may be other dungeons, healers have no role to play in this dungeon. It’s just a burden that his physical abilities are lacking… .

The pottery rises.

I felt disgusted with myself for thinking such a thing.

Not long ago, I was the sacrifice thrown in front of the monster. what? A piece of luggage?

Later, when I became a hunter who could handle not just one person’s work, but ten people’s work as well, I wanted to create a guild. He wanted to show that children like him could do it. I wanted to prove that there was no need to throw someone in front of a monster like a piece of meat.

… With this mentality?

“Hyunwook!!”

“Oh Hyunwook!!!”

The voice calling me is far away. Oh Hyun-wook raised his head with blank eyes. He could see the sharp pixie teeth. Just as his nails dug into my shoulder and his teeth were about to sink into my neck.

thud!

There is a sword that penetrates the pixie’s head.

The tip of the sword stops in front of Oh Hyun-wook’s forehead. It’s close enough to touch, but there’s not a single scratch on Oh Hyun-wook’s forehead.

He moved to the side, piercing the black pixie. The pixie’s corpse falls out of the sword and falls to the floor along with disgusting blood.

“What are you doing out of your mind?”

Woo Hee-jae’s indifferent eyes fall on Oh Hyun-wook.

Under those gazes, Oh Hyun-wook was shaking like a pig going into a slaughterhouse.

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