The Hunter of the Other World Who Is Being Misunderstood Chapter 138

Episode 138. Kagoshima Dragon Raid

A Japanese community site.

{I think Korea has too many S ranks.}

Netizens who placed their hands on the keyboard typed with a blank expression on their faces.

{Is there anything flowing in the groundwater?}

{That can’t be true}

{Because Korea is a surveillance state, it immediately detects the awakened ones}

Recently, Korea has been in an uproar over the appearance of the 4th S-class.

But this is not something that can be simply celebrated from the perspective of a neighboring country.

{I got caught.}

Because of that fourth birth, Japan ended up with the same number of S-class Hunters as Korea.

{The population is twice as big as each other. But why is the number of S-ranks the same?}

{It seems like only Japan lacks S-rank.}

{We are advanced in gate management. Since we are good at this, we don’t have to worry about the rest.}

Although I don’t have any particular ill feelings toward Korea, it’s true that I feel unnecessarily negative when a neighboring country tries to break my records.

【Breaking News】

But the headache didn’t end there.

One day, a new problem arose in this island nation.

“This is a gate report. After sending an investigation team to the dungeon that appeared in Kagoshima Prefecture, it was discovered that the gate in question was S-rank… … .”

The appearance of an S-class dungeon that hasn’t appeared for a while since the Hawaiian raid 4 years ago!

{S rank appeared www}

{I didn’t ask for this S-class (lol)}

{It’s dangerous}

The news inevitably caused considerable confusion among the Japanese people.

***

[Hey, that S-class thing wasn’t anything special, so why is everyone making such a fuss?]

Some might think this way:

If an S-class appears, can’t you just catch it?

In particular, Korea had no sense of crisis regarding the S-class, as it had safely resolved the inevitable and vicious incident that had occurred not long ago.

There were people who just thought that a rare dungeon had appeared and passed over it.

[How old are you? Are you saying that because you’re an elementary school student?]

But in Japan, the situation was very different.

The inevitable evil is a devil who barely managed to reach S-class through artificial means.

In short, it was a being with the strength of an S-class ‘normal monster’.

“That giant snake that turned Seoul into a wasteland was just a mob?”

S-class dungeon break that happened 4 years ago.

The incident cost the United States half of its top hunters.

It was because those talented S-class players were massacred by the leader who jumped out of the dungeon, [Nuckelabi].

So, in this situation, who would be willing to help Japan?

The United States is still keen on scouting foreign hunters because of the damage it suffered at that time.

Besides, even without citing the United States as an example, there was no country that wanted its own S-class Hunter to die.

[Japan, “International Community Help Urgently Needed”… Urgent Request for Support]

Therefore, it is only natural that Japan’s request is ignored.

“Ahem.”

It’s a S-class gate.

Looking at the precedent in Hawaii, S-class monsters had enormous influence.

Perhaps even our neighboring country, Korea, could be affected.

So, if the dungeon is going to explode anyway, I think it would be better to collaborate with Japan to reduce the risk in advance… … .

“Isn’t prevention the best medicine?”

Contrary to the political world’s wishes, this was not an easy task.

【Free Bulletin Board】

· If we help them, they’ll wipe their mouths clean later! What’s so pretty about Japan that we should help them!

· Samtong~

· Everyone. Please save me. Kang Chang-ho, a Korean S-class hunter, assaulted me and covered up the evidence with a sleeping pill. The police also took bribes and are completely on the hunter’s side. What should I do?

┕ Wow, this guy’s comment list is legendary. He always goes around cursing hunters.

┕ Seems like a spectator

Putting aside such anti-Japanese public opinion in some parts of the country.

First of all, it is questionable whether S-class hunters will go through that gate.

“You saw it in Hawaii. S-class demons are monsters that can kill even the highest-level Awakened in one breath. Do you think there are any Hunters who would readily step forward for something like this?”

“Keuh-hem.”

“Jung Ha-seong is not the same as he used to be these days. He is not the kind of person who will do everything he is told to do.”

The Korean Hunter Association is becoming more and more concerned day by day.

Of course, even in the midst of all this, Japan was already burning hot.

***

Tentatively named Kagoshima Gate.

Internal magical power measurement results are S-class.

The investigators’ investigation revealed that there was a dragon in that dungeon.

The dragon discovered is a new species, so we don’t know yet what kind of attacks it will make, but judging by the poisonous swamps scattered throughout the dungeon, there is a high possibility that the opponent will be a poisonous dragon.

However, Japan had not even begun to take action even after three days since the dungeon appeared.

Even a powerful country like the United States suffered such great losses.

There was no guarantee that they would succeed in their conquest, since they only had four S-class members.

“hmm.”

But actually, I was looking at this incident from a slightly different perspective.

“Let’s see.”

first.

The Kisimche is a race that surprisingly has low intelligence. To the point where they sometimes have trouble communicating smoothly.

But I’m not stupid enough to destroy the house I’m living in.

As is typical with parasites, they only suck out enough energy to keep their host planet from being destroyed.

‘If S-class hunters had died abnormally in the Hawaiian dungeon break 4 years ago… … .’

I tapped the armrest of the chair and pondered.

‘The spirit level must have adjusted the difficulty. Japan’s S-class dungeons will definitely be weaker than last time.’

Of course, it would be a problem if the higher-level Awakened ones destroyed all the dungeons and humanity no longer suffered, but wouldn’t it be a problem if too many Hunters died and the food chain collapsed, which is not what they want?

Anyway, it’s not like more mental energy is generated when a strong being dies.

Ultimately, difficulty adjustment is essential to maintain balance in the ecosystem.

Besides, the gate that opened this time has an internal environment that is said to have poisonous properties.

Luckily, I had developed a strong tolerance to poison a while ago. Even if I inhale vaporized poison, I won’t die easily.

Well then, we have the answer.

“Hoooo.”

After much deliberation, I decided to participate in this S-class gate conquest.

‘It can’t stay like this.’

This is another option I have in mind.

If the dragon’s lungs weren’t put up for sale, we would have had to start looking for other options.

‘I thought there wouldn’t be any trouble if I declared myself an S-class hunter… …!’

As expected.

As healing the lungs was delayed, annoying incidents began to occur around him.

The backlash that gradually came upon me was the result of thoughtless actions taken with the intention that I would just change my body.

So now we need to catch the dragon and get the organs urgently.

Rather than just sitting still like this, running yourself will increase your chances of obtaining [Dragon’s Lung].

‘It’s a desperate struggle, like grasping at straws.’

Of course, since I am a level 3 awakened being with magical powers as thin as dust, I cannot engage in an all-out war against a dragon.

“It’s dragon hunting.”

I have my own role.

The world is like that. Even the smallest bugs are all necessary for the ecosystem when viewed in the grand scheme of things.

***

Monday morning.

The Japanese side has made a huge request to the Korean government.

And there is only one reason why they would give up a national budget unit of money.

“Please send an S-class hunter.”

Chairman Koh Byeong-do of the association believed that there was nothing that money could not buy.

But going through something like this, I personally realized that there are things that money can’t buy.

“Oh, right, that’s difficult.”

S-class hunters. Are they truly irreplaceable beings?

“Have you relayed the meeting contact information to all the S-class hunters?”

“Yes, sir.”

“What’s the reply?”

“No one has responded yet… … .”

But just because I felt their value, it didn’t mean that people like Kim Ki-ryeo and Kang Chang-ho suddenly looked good.

Because he still had the same thoughts.

‘The time has come when the fate of a country is determined by supernatural powers.’

A hunter only fulfills his worth when he listens to the mountain master.

But how can society trust and accept a criminal who runs wild with a gun in his hand?

‘It’s the end of the world. It’s the end of the world.’

An S-class hunter who doesn’t listen to orders is nothing more than an annoying time bomb.

As it is a force that cannot be replaced by anything, it is also an arrogant being that acts wildly no matter how many benefits are given to it.

Go Byeong-do walked down the hallway without taking his twisted gaze off the high-level Awakened One.

“Chairman! I just received a reply from an S-class hunter.”

But at that time.

Before I even reached the president’s office, a staff member brought me the good news.

“Oh, I’m sorry. I checked the secretary’s office again and there was no reply… … . I heard they’re already in the conference room?”

The association called in top-class hunters to prepare for the gate that appeared in Kagoshima.

But there’s already someone here 15 minutes after receiving the text?

“I’ll be down right away, so tell the staff to hand over the materials first.”

“yes.”

It must be Jeong Ha-seong.

The president of the association was certain of the identity of the hunter who responded to the call.

That S-class had a sincere personality, and also had the strongest tendency to serve the country.

Go Byeong-do got on the elevator, thinking of a young man with a good impression.

‘Well, after all, Ha-seong is the only guy I can trust.’

But how did this happen?

Finally, we arrived at the conference room.

As I turned the doorknob and entered the room, an unexpected figure appeared across the table.

“uh?”

Dull blonde hair.

Dry skin.

And, the gaze is so sharp that not even a single emotion flows.

“… … .”

The cold-faced man who had been checking the documents greeted the association president.

“hello.”

Kim Ki-ryeo. This was the identity of the hunter who responded to the call.

No, what the heck happened… … .

***

If you think about it, he’s been like that since a long time ago.

“Ugh.”

The Labyrinth of the 13th Month.

Mermaid Pass.

Oddly enough, Kim Ki-ryeo had been fulfilling his duties as a hunter so perfectly.

Contrary to his initial declaration that he would ignore the Association’s words, the S-class was the first to show up whenever an awkward incident occurred.

‘It’s a split personality. What is it?’

Because of that, the association president’s head is in a state of confusion and he’s going crazy.

But the person on the other side doesn’t care and just spits out words.

“Yes, I understand. I will go to Kagoshima Gate as your representative.”

“What?!”

“Why are you so surprised? You just asked me to go.”

Falak.

The conversation continued while looking over the documents the association had given them.

“But there is a condition.”

The hunter’s proposal was this.

In fact, I can attempt a restraint strong enough to tie up the dragon that appeared in Kagoshima.

To be honest, I feel uncomfortable with my skills being revealed to other countries, so I’m just going to use this skill to slightly assist Japan from behind or something.

‘Supporter role?’

But the remarks that followed made even the indifferent association president open his eyes.

“I plan to incapacitate the dungeon boss 100% with that skill. It’s possible.”

“uh…?”

“So, I would like the association to inform Japan in advance.”

“Excuse me?”

“Except for the basic dividend, what additional compensation do I need to receive?”

Boom, roll.

He threw a familiar object onto the table. A thick piece of parchment imbued with magic.

‘[Knight’s Oath]!’

Isn’t this a device for absolute promises?

The president of the association had a bad memory of this item, so his hands froze without him knowing it. However, he must check the contents written here.

“Once the raid is complete, you will receive one item of your choice from the demon… … ?”

He nods his head as soon as he hears it.

“All dragons that appear from that S-class gate, whether normal or boss, are included in the scope.”

When I heard that, the first thing that came to mind was a long-term item.

Eyes and heart.

These artifacts, which appear in the form of items rather than being harvested from corpses, are said to be the best rewards you can get from killing dragons.

‘They said the chances of it happening are low.’

But, if we can definitely stop an S-class boss like Kim Ki-ryeo said… … .

‘Still, it’s cheap as it costs money to save the country!’

Honestly, I would gladly give it up even if it was the heart of a dragon.

Of course, the Japan Hunter Association’s opinion would not be much different from this.

“Oh, I see. Well, we’ll explain that to you.”

Go Byeong-do cleared his throat and organized his documents.

No wonder I fell asleep.

I never thought a top-class hunter would go to Kagoshima so willingly.

‘I don’t know what their intentions are, but it’s better to accept it. It would be difficult to get the first and second placers involved in other countries’ affairs anyway due to security issues.’

How would Japan react if they were to send us their precious S-class?

The association president stood up from his seat, dumbfounded.

Now that the hunters to be dispatched have been decided, we need to contact Japan quickly.