The Hunter of the Other World Who Is Being Misunderstood Chapter 18

Episode 18. Korean Tower

Awakening Skills.

A popular expression used to refer to the supernatural powers of the Awakened.

It is said that all awakened people learn at least one skill at the moment of awakening.

However, the magic of this planet was limited by many limitations as it was only just beginning its history.

Strangely enough, Earth’s sorcerers can only use one type of magic they acquired when they awakened.

No matter how much he trains, Jeong Ha-seong, who uses the fire attribute, cannot obtain ice magic.

If a wizard from Earth wants to use magic from another world, there is only one way.

They say that they can only acquire new attribute skills by purchasing a magical tool called a [Skill Stone] that costs nearly as much as a house.

‘If you don’t have the talent, even that won’t work.’

however.

Anyway, this isn’t what’s important.

Things were a little different here.

That’s because I’m a reincarnated soul who has already learned all that I can about magic.

In theory, I could use every skill on Earth, as long as the conditions were met.

‘I’m such a genius.’

But the problem is… … .

The problem is that you are not able to demonstrate that ability right now.

In the midst of this, an incident occurred that caught the enthusiastic attention of the S-class.

‘Even if he was killed by Kang Chang-ho, he ended up making Jeong Ha-seong angry.’

So I thought.

‘If I keep going like this, I’ll end up dying on someone else’s planet.’

Thanks to that, I continued my research with a fire under my feet… … .

“It’s past our appointment time. When will you come?”

First, let me tell you the conclusion.

After 60 hours of hard work, I finally found a way.

How to use magic.

“I’m so sorry I’m late! The company suddenly contacted me and wanted to talk to you for a moment…!”

“Ah, here it comes.”

This body is currently unable to exchange magical power due to broken lungs.

But as long as your breathing is functioning normally, you should be able to use your body’s magical power to a very small degree.

If that amount is insufficient for casting magic, you can increase it artificially.

“Don’t be sorry. You came to help.”

I am currently collecting materials for .

That’s why I came to this building.

“By the way, I’ve already paid off my old debt a long time ago, but since I don’t have anyone I can ask for help from, I keep asking for favors from you.”

“No! It’s okay. I have a lot of time anyway.”

Ahn Yoon-seung panted and took a deep breath before speaking.

“And there’s one more debt. Last time, when the EX-class gate appeared, you pushed me to the other side to save me.”

“Uh, what… … .”

“I still have a lot to repay! Don’t worry about it, brother!”

Anyway, what a friendly alien neighbor.

“Okay. Anyway.”

I straightened my cheap Kim Ki-ryeo shirt, which I always wear, and pointed to the building in front.

“If I go in with you, I won’t get kicked out, right?”

A building built in a round cylindrical shape, unlike the angular buildings that are abundant everywhere.

It looked like a huge tower. I looked through the glass of the building and listened to Ahn Yoon-seung’s voice.

“Yes! It’s certain because the Korean Tower side even replied to my email.”

Korean Tower.

This is the name of the group we will be visiting today.

I think it was one of the major guilds representing this country.

“But were you really treated badly when you came alone yesterday?”

I’ve been here before, just 16 hours ago.

No, that’s it. I just searched and found the ingredients that would be useful for making potions… but the gate where the ingredients came out happened to be privately owned.

‘They even buy and sell gates!’

The only way to enter a private gate is with the owner’s permission.

So I searched the internet step by step and came to Korea Tower to ask for help, but what did they say at the entrance?

“Well, some people in suits came out and told me to get out. To be exact, they asked me to show them my ID, so I showed them my hunter ID, and then they suddenly raised their voices… … .”

The first impression is not very good.

I shrugged my shoulders. Ahn Yoon-seung looked at me with a puzzled expression.

“Even though this is such a large guild, they don’t even look at anyone below C-rank. If you introduce yourself as an F-rank Awakened, you’ll get kicked out.”

“okay?”

“Anyway, with all these inconveniences, why did you give the inspection such a low score…?”

Huh.

Ahn Yoon-seung muttered something to himself and swallowed deeply. He looked like he had lost his words.

“Oh, no! It’s nothing. Just go in! I made an appointment in my name!”

“Oh, okay.”

Did you just stop yourself from reprimanding me for having such low test scores?

‘A person could be an F-class… … .’

Apologize to our Kiryeo… … .

I hung my head slightly in embarrassment.

Then we entered the building.

‘It’s wide.’

Open lobby.

Marble tiles that are so clean they’re almost shockingly clean.

The building is nice. The problem is the people living inside.

“Huh? Hunter Ahn Yoon-seung!”

As I was looking around for a moment, the staff at the entrance recognized Class A and spoke to me.

I knew that employee too.

Isn’t that the security guard who made a rotten expression when he saw my F-class hunter ID when I came alone yesterday?

-What is this, Class F? Oh, I think you mistook it for the human resources office in the back, but this isn’t a place for someone like you. Please leave for now.

But at that time, he had such a bug-bitten face… … .

“Mr. Ahn Yoon-seung! I always enjoy watching your activities! I heard on the news that you are still the first to respond to dungeon break incidents these days? I am a huge fan!”

The employee laughed so hard his face almost crumpled. His attitude was completely different from when I was there.

“I’ve been saving every article Hunter appears in. Oh! I’ve been holding on to it for too long. What brings you here?”

This side watched the situation in silence, and soon after, Ahn Yoon-seung revealed the purpose of his visit.

“I contacted you in advance through the guild. I have something to tell you, Mr. Matap.”

“Oh, was the guild leader at the headquarters today?”

“They said so in their reply.”

A company whose main source of income is hunting activities.

In industry terms, it’s called a guild.

Among them, the Korean Tower was a huge guild with a large number of hunters, but in the end, the center of power was one person.

We are scheduled to meet with the representative of Korea Tower today.

“As expected, it’s Hunter Ahn Yoon-seung. There’s a line of people here who want to meet the CEO, but you can’t make an appointment with just anyone!”

The guard kept praising the A-class hunter in an excited voice, and Yoon Seung smiled awkwardly at his words.

“Thank you for your words.”

“Then, if you want to go inside, please put on your visitor’s pass first. Here it is.”

“Is there one more? There are two of us.”

however…….

I never thought it was possible, but that guard. Was he so distracted by Ahn Yoon-seung that he completely forgot about me?

“2 people?”

The guard looked around in surprise.

“Oh, I feel like I’ve seen this person before….”

And then he found this and frowned. It looked like he was slowly thinking of something.

Like when you pushed someone with those huge shoulders, or when you laughed at their hunter ID and made sarcastic remarks.

That’s what I mean by memories.

“Ugh!”

Do you remember now?

The guard’s expression hardened in an instant. But I paid no attention and waved goodbye.

“hello?”

When Ahn Yoon-seung added that he knew the older brother, the security guard’s gaze became unstable.

“This guy, isn’t he an F-class?”

“Yes, well. But why all of a sudden?”

“No, that’s it.”

Just a few hours ago.

I didn’t kick him. The rascal I scared away with such a bad attitude came back with a Class A.

“Oh, I’m sorry about yesterday. It was headquarters regulations that Class F was denied entry for security reasons. Oh… I… .”

He lowered his head, sweat pouring down his face.

And he treated us like his superiors and escorted us to the information desk.

“As expected, he’s kind in front of an A-class.”

I said lightly. Hearing this, Ahn Yoon-seung laughed and answered.

“That’s right. I don’t even know what kind of person you are.”

Yoon Seung-yi glared at the security guard as if he found it extremely funny. Honestly, I don’t know why he did that.

I was distracted while Yoon Seung was talking to the desk clerk.

“I am A-class hunter Yunseung Ahn of the Neo Sisters Guild. I sent you an email yesterday afternoon.”

“Are you talking about the gate entrance?”

“Yes. In the reply, it said that I should speak directly with the CEO.”

But, wait a minute… … .

“The representative’s room is on the top floor. Please take the elevator.”

Unless I’m mistaken, the desk clerk’s response was somewhat ambiguous.

A look of constant hesitation, as if standing in an uncomfortable position.

Besides, this time there is no guide to show you the way.

“Should we go alone?”

“Let’s go to the elevator first.”

Ahn Yoon-seung nodded as if he had expected something and headed toward the elevator. It was a new experience for me.

‘Oh.’

When Ahn Yoon-seung presses the elevator button, the square box door closes and he feels like his body is floating.

Probably because of the acceleration that occurs when going up.

I was amazed by the new technology that had never existed in our world. However, my excitement soon came crashing down to the ground.

[It’s the 60th floor. The door opens.]

-Ding.

The door opens with a gentle voice.

“What, I clearly pressed the 60th floor button.”

The moment I got off the elevator, I knew something was wrong.

‘This is at most the second floor?’

The road is visible outside the windshield. Even the tops of the trees are not clearly visible.

This is too low to be the 60th floor.

“Is the elevator broken?”

I looked out the window without knowing English, and Ahn Yoon-seung opened his dry mouth.

“Excuse me, bro. I’m sorry I didn’t explain this to you in advance. It seems like we’re being… tested.”

test?

“Actually, the representative of Matap… … . That is, the guild master. I hear that his personality is a bit strange.”

“okay?”

“It’s only natural that it’s not easy to make an appointment with one of only three S-class hunters in Korea.”

Ahn Yoon-seung groans, placing his hand on his bald head.

“Here, the CEO acts like he’ll definitely meet you, but when he actually comes to the office, he plays pranks! He forces visitors into a maze of his own making.”

“Is this the maze?”

“Yes. I heard that the internal structure of the Matap headquarters building is a mess… … .”

Are you the type who enjoys watching visitors wander through a maze?

“You’ll probably have to find your way to the top floor on your own. I’ll only let you meet those who pass my test. Something like that.”

As I listened to that story, the fire extinguisher next to the emergency exit stairs suddenly caught my eye.

There was a yellow paint job that said: ‘Press in case of distress.’

I ignored the escape system and took a different approach.

“Anyway, if the elevator doesn’t work, should we try taking the stairs?”

Ahn Yoon-seung followed my suggestion without hesitation, but the results were not good.

“uh?”

Next, go up to the 3rd floor of the building via the emergency stairs.

“What is this?”

Normally, you would think there would be a building hallway, but this time, there is an underground parking lot right beyond the door.

“You hit the nail on the head.”

“Yes. When you open the door, you end up spinning around because it connects to a strange place and space.”

Indeed, the expression ‘maze’ is not an exaggeration.

First, we decided to go back to the second floor where we were before. And we talked while moving.

“Yoon Seung-ah, how many people passed this test? Roughly how long does it take?”

“I’m sorry, but I haven’t heard anything. Maybe there were 0 people who passed… … .”

“Surely there hasn’t been a single one until now. Besides, the employees know the way, but has there ever been a leak of information?”

“Only a few people would know about the executive office.”

There are no reviews from successful applicants, so there is no mention of any security maintenance provisions.

“How can I solve this complicated maze with my bare hands? Are you telling me to waste an expensive item…?”

Ahn Yoon-seung seemed very dissatisfied with the treatment he received from the Korean Tower.

Of course, I was the one who requested the urgent visit, but it’s still understandable to get angry when someone acts rudely like this.

“Well made.”

But, I was becoming more and more curious.

The maze created by magic will give you a sense of hometown charm.

I love this place, so I really wanted to meet the magician who designed the maze.

“Brother, what should we do? Should we split up and open the door separately? If we continue like this, we’ll just be wasting time.”

Don’t worry, Yoon Seung Ah.

That won’t happen.

‘It seems that Earthlings can’t see the way, seeing as how they find it difficult despite the structure being so simple…’

No matter how much I’ve been demoted, there are still things I can do.