The Hunter of the Other World Who Is Being Misunderstood Chapter 15

Episode 15. The White Labyrinth (3)

“Now, what… … .”

My body freezes in unexpected situations.

However, Kang Chang-ho carried Jeong Ha-seong, who had fallen, with an indifferent expression and spoke.

“Have you heard of the gate called Iron Maiden that appeared in Northern Europe?”

“yes?”

“That’s exactly the same format as this dungeon. You have to sacrifice one of the matched hunters to escape.”

He smiled quietly, one of his chins showing.

“Besides, if you look at recent statistics on EX-level dungeon trends, the survival rate is only 60% regardless of the hunter’s rank.”

That means… … .

“60%… … . I’m too anxious to risk my life. So let’s go for sure.”

Are you planning to sacrifice that S-class hunter?

It wasn’t difficult to figure out his intentions.

Kang Chang-ho predicted that this dungeon would eventually demand human life, so he prepared a scapegoat in advance.

“It’s nice to have someone barking unnecessarily anymore.”

It seems that personal feelings are also mixed in with the selection of the scapegoat… … .

I acknowledged this situation with silence.

Since I can’t use magic anyway, wouldn’t it be right to just follow the orders of an S-class?

If the Gate demands a real sacrifice, then of course I don’t want to die.

I wish Kang Chang-ho or Jeong Ha-seong would die, but I don’t have the power to choose a sacrifice.

“hmm.”

So, for now, it’s better to just follow along.

I had calculated this in my head. I had calculated it… … .

Immediately after that, when I saw the scene where Kang Chang-ho put the arm of the unconscious Jeong Ha-seong into the lion statue, I let out another sound without realizing it.

“Just a moment.”

Even though it was a rare situation where the mountain offering was free from danger.

‘This is not it.’

The number one ranked hunter was a decent Earthling who protected me, a complete stranger, inside the gate.

But, how can you kill someone like that by knocking them unconscious with a surprise attack?

“I’ll open the next room. So put your guard down.”

I decided to open the second half even though I knew this was a bad sand stealing game.

“Why? Are you suddenly feeling guilty?”

“…!”

“Just stay still while someone else takes the gun. Don’t worry. I’ll let you go alive.”

Damn it. But this hunter is in no mood to negotiate.

How can I save Jeong Ha-seong who has passed out? What on earth should I do?

“Anyway, when I saw the lion statue’s blood-sucking intensity. This ordeal will soon be over… … .”

It was the moment when I started to worry so much that my hair fell out.

Surprisingly, the key to resolving this situation was given in a surprisingly simple way.

“uh?”

Because the next room… … was the exit.

“Hey!”

At the end of the white road, a blue gate buzzes open.

In addition, in the center of the room there is a fountain with a sculpture of a smiling woman.

Looking closely inside, I see that a shining gold bracelet is missing.

I took the bracelet in my hand and checked it in the clear water.

This is a magic tool. That means… … .

‘Passageway leading outside and gate clear rewards!’

Finally the f*cking white prison is over!

I was really surprised to suddenly come across the exit while I was really nervous.

“It ends here? Is it that easy?”

Kang Chang-ho’s expression also changed when he saw the exit.

“No, but the most recently appeared EX-class Iron Maiden… … . The dungeon statistics… … .”

He dropped Jeong Ha-seong to the floor and placed his hand on my forehead.

“Oh, I knew that a mountain sacrifice would be needed, so I struck Jeong Ha-seong.”

I thought it was okay since I survived anyway.

However, listening to what happened next, it seems like the situation is not that simple.

“If Jeong Ha-seong wakes up and protests, it’ll be a big problem.”

“Here’s a dungeon reward. Why don’t you give me this as an apology?”

“Hunter Kim Ki-ryeo, I’m sorry, but touching the number one ranking isn’t something that can be easily overlooked. The association won’t stay still.”

Why, are you going back to jail?

Kang Chang-ho sighed as he stared blankly at this person.

“If this guy had done his job, things would have been neat because you, who survived thanks to his sacrifice, would have kept the secret.”

He scratches his long hair, which resembles a lion’s mane.

Until then, his gestures and tone of voice were light and playful, so I didn’t feel the seriousness, but a few seconds later.

“Since we’re inside the gate, let’s kill Jeong Ha-seong.”

Kang Chang-ho’s face suddenly cleared and he began to look down at the unconscious hunter.

“yes?”

“The body will disappear with the gate closing anyway.”

Soon, a man with dragon eyes snapped his neck.

“But the problem is… … .”

He captured Kim Ki-ryeo’s image in his sharp vision.

“They say there are witnesses.”

Save people.

I just stood there without making a sound.

“After all, the weight of witnessing a murder from the perspective of a third party who had nothing to do with condoning the sacrifice for one’s own survival is different.”

Kang Chang-ho looked me up and down once and said this.

“From your perspective, there’s no reason for you to keep quiet about me killing Jeong Ha-seong.”

“So are you both… going to kill them?”

Even in my hometown, killing people involved to prevent information from leaking was a common occurrence.

So I thought I would be killed by Kang Chang-ho without any choice… … .

“Huh. Why are you saying such sad things? Why did I kill Hunter Kim Ki-ryeo?”

uh?

“It’s a hassle, but we have to give up on Jeong Ha-seong. That’s the path that causes the least damage.”

When I heard these words, a glimmer of hope bloomed in my heart.

“But I have a favor to ask.”

But unfortunately, Kang Chang-ho had no intention of letting the unfortunate witness go.

“Hey. Kim Ki-ryeo, could you testify that you were the one who knocked Jeong Ha-seong unconscious?”

Kang Chang-ho took his hands out of his pockets and began to gently loosen his wrists.

“If you don’t like it, then die here.”

Those sharp eyes were still directed at me.

***

Kang Chang-ho has good eyesight.

Because I obtained a rare item called Dragon’s Eye from the Green Dragon, a class A monster.

Mongolian-like vision enabled them to identify objects at a distance.

He had never squinted to look closely at something.

‘What did I just see wrong?’

But one day.

Kang Chang-ho began to doubt his eyes for the first time.

Dragon’s Eye not only enhances the wearer’s magical power, but also gives them the ability to gauge others’ awakening levels with the naked eye.

So, whether he liked it or not, Kang Chang-ho has seen the magical power of countless hunters.

‘I wasn’t seeing things wrong.’

The hunter whose eyes had just met mine was displaying a strange form of magical power that I had never seen before.

The total amount of strength is really nothing compared to his S-class self.

But Kang Chang-ho couldn’t take his eyes off that person.

I’ve seen hundreds, thousands of awakened people so far, but this is the first time I’ve seen something like this.

“What’s your name?”

“This is Kim Ki-ryeo.”

Maybe this man has ‘that skill’ that hunters all over the world are desperately hoping to acquire.

It’s a chance too good to ignore, so let’s cut the cord.

Originally, I spoke to him with such a light heart.

but.

“What’s the grade?”

“It’s class F.”

As time passed, Kang Chang-ho developed a separate interest.

The hunter who introduced himself as Kim Ki-ryeo shamelessly lied in front of me.

‘How long has it been since I’ve been treated like this… … .’

Ordinary people, or so-called lower-level Awakened people between F and D ranks.

Since they perceive the difference in magical power between them and an S-class hunter as a difference in size, they would often tremble when they saw them, as if they had met a giant beast.

It’s been a long time since it became difficult to even buy one thing at a convenience store.

But, I never thought I would meet a low-level hunter who would make eye contact and talk to me like this.

‘What kind of guy is he?’

amazing.

What is he hiding?

Why wouldn’t you be afraid of S-class?

“Kim Ki-ryeo is a hunter.”

Kang Chang-ho used this small interest as fuel to tease Kim Ki-ryeo a little.

But the results were spectacular.

“her.”

Whether you’re in a sudden car accident or receive a lavish offer worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

Kim Ki-ryeo was expressionless at everything. He really didn’t show any reaction.

At this point, it feels like they are ignoring me, an S-class hunter, like I am an insect.

‘It’s dry.’

But Kang Chang-ho didn’t care.

No, rather, I like his indifference as I have suffered from all kinds of gazes.

So, it’s not that I’m doing this because I’m annoyed by Kim Ki-ryeo’s attitude.

“Hey. Kim Ki-ryeo, can you testify that you were the one who knocked Jeong Ha-seong unconscious?”

Again, the situation returns to [Unidentified Gate].

Kang Chang-ho asked for a deal from the F-class hunter he met at the gate.

“Even if Jeong Ha-seong remembers the situation before and after, there is no evidence of what happened inside the gate. In the end, the testimonies of the attackers will take precedence in the trial.”

“You told me to lie… … .”

“Just say one thing. ‘There was friction during the attack, so I calmed down Jeong Ha-seong.’”

This was a deal, in name only. It was effectively a one-sided threat.

“Of course, if you decline the offer or plan to change your mind later.”

Kang Chang-ho lowered his eyes and examined the hunter in front of him.

“I can’t go down alone. If I get caught by the association, my life in Korea is over, so I’ll do whatever it takes to kill you.”

He laid down his hand.

But despite his serious appearance, he actually didn’t really care what choice the other person made.

This is just a kind of verification.

‘I could have taken care of the Jeong Ha-seong case anyway, but this is a good thing.’

Kang Chang-ho was secretly curious about what kind of abilities the Awakened One, who was so indifferent even when facing an S-class, was hiding.

So I tried to tease him with this absurd suggestion.

If they are hiding some extraordinary power or backing… … .

When an absurd threat is made to you, you will react by squirming because you can’t stand it anymore.

‘Let’s see how it turns out.’

But the answer he got back was enough to disappoint him.

“Okay. So you’re saying I should go around saying that I was the one who put Jeong Ha-seong to sleep?”

Kim Ki-ryeo came in, bowing.

No matter how fearless he was, was he really just a low-level hunter at heart?

‘Something seems strange.’

No. Kang Chang-ho looked closely at the man standing before him again.

Kim Ki-ryeo lowered his head, pretending to be embarrassed, but his expression did not show even a hint of fear.

‘hmm?’

If you look at that, it’s not because you’re afraid of threats that you accepted perjury. What if that’s the case?

‘…to avoid friction itself?’

Kang Chang-ho’s guess was surprisingly close to the truth, but he ended up making a huge mistake in the most important part.

‘Is the reason why the magic power seems unstable…?’

He turned his dragon eyes and examined Kim Ki-ryeo.

Even at this moment, there was a magical power inside Kim Ki-ryeo’s body that was shaking dangerously like a candle.

‘What if that’s suppressed by an abnormal status skill?’

A skill with the attribute of sealing the awakening ability of others.

Those who have it applied often see their magical powers tremble slightly. It just doesn’t shake as violently.

However, Kang Chang-ho had ruled out the possibility of abnormal conditions from the beginning.

Of course, the status effects that affect awakening points are so unstable that they can be removed with low-level potions… … .

‘You said with your own mouth that you can’t enter the S-class gate ‘now’. That means you were able to in the past.’

Judging from his attitude so far, Kim Ki-ryeo was likely a high-level Awakened person.

But if your magic power is reduced to that of an insect, the feeling of suffocation you will feel will be like being gagged and wearing a restraint garment.

“… … .”

A suspicious hunter who looks straight into the eyes of an S-class and says that he cannot enter the S-class gate ‘right now’.

That kind of person tries to avoid fighting at this moment.

While immediately accepting such an unreasonable request.

‘As if I couldn’t reveal my skills.’

Besides, what on earth would you use it for if you lowered your awakening level to F?

If you think about it rationally, there’s no reason for a normal hunter to do that.

“… … .”

But then again… isn’t there nothing absolute in this world?