The Hunter of the Other World Who Is Being Misunderstood Chapter 189

Episode 189. Daily Life (2)

It’s Tuesday again.

“Hello? Uh, Yoon Seung-ah. It’s me… … .”

I pick up my phone and continue the call with a familiar acquaintance.

The past few days have been nothing but a series of peaces.

A mysterious researcher came to visit and I felt uneasy for a while, but after that, there were no noticeable changes in my daily life.

‘I searched for that person’s father, but I couldn’t find anything specific.’

But in this monotony, even my only schedule fell apart.

Originally, classes were held once on the weekend and once on a weekday of Jeong Ha-seong’s choice.

-Hunter Kim Ki-ryeo, I’m sorry, but can we postpone our weekday schedule to the weekend this week?

-You want to do Saturday and Sunday back to back?

-yes.

-It doesn’t matter, but why all of a sudden?

– Actually, a few days ago, my mother’s caregiver suddenly quit her job due to personal reasons. So this week, I’m going to be busy because I have to hire a new person and hand over some things myself.

Well… … As you can see, there is a reason for that.

So I decided to take advantage of this rare, long period of free time.

I tried a cultural activity that I had been curious about for a long time.

“Yoon Seung-ah. I’m sorry to ask you this out of the blue, but if you have time, could you help me with something?”

Of course, I was interested in alien cultures even before I was reincarnated.

Regaining strength or something. To be honest, I haven’t been able to have much fun lately because I’ve been busy with various plans.

So this time I mustered up my courage and decided to go to a place called an aquarium.

But unfortunately, Kim Ki-ryeo’s brain does not have information about this activity.

‘I actually don’t know how to get a ticket… … What if I can’t get a ticket on site?’

I received help from locals to make sure my long-awaited attempt didn’t fail.

-You go to the aquarium on a weekday?

***

… and this is the aquarium we arrived at.

‘It’s all blue.’

A school of tiny creatures in cobalt blue water.

The lower part of the artificial ecosystem is filled with pale pink corals, seashells, and other substances that smell like the sea.

The overall indoor lighting is dim, so the flow occurring in the tank is clearly visible.

The scales of swimming tropical fish are so bright that they catch people’s eyes.

“Brother! According to my research, this aquarium has performances every 30 minutes starting at 2 o’clock. They mainly have explanations of penguin ecology, a Little Mermaid themed performance, and oh! And I found out that the VR experience center was recently renovated-.”

By the way, I didn’t mean to ask for help like this… … .

I was just trying to learn how to reserve tickets so I don’t accidentally miss out on any discounts.

Well, as soon as Ahn Yoon-seung heard that I didn’t know much because it was my first time on an outing like this, he was startled and offered to be our guide himself.

That too, with a plan that is three pages long on A4 paper.

If you watch the entire show as planned by this guy, it will take a whopping 3 hours and 45 minutes.

No matter what, it’s a bit burdensome to waste an A-class hunter’s precious time.

“But Seung-i, you… … didn’t you have any special plans for today?”

I cautiously asked a question to the locals of the planet who had come running barefoot.

Then, without taking a deep breath, the hunter answers.

“Oh, don’t worry about that! I heard you were in trouble, so I immediately started taking vacation days!”

Annual leave?

I don’t know because I never really took a vacation in my past life, but judging from how brightly he speaks, it must be okay.

“Okay, okay. Thanks.”

Well then. From now on, I will do it without hesitation.

I started enjoying the tour with Seung Yoon’s guidance.

At first, it was a tank containing tropical fish, which is commonly found in the media and other places.

Next is the underwater tunnel, the shark territory.

And after going through the species that cling to the floor like starfish, we finally arrived at this glass wall.

“Wow, it’s a jellyfish.”

As you may know from my frequent remarks on the subject, in my home country of Alphauri, mammals were not a particularly evolved species.

The types themselves weren’t as diverse as they are here.

To put it simply, the level of difference between mammals and me is similar to that between humans and those fish.

“The aquarium was really a place where you could see animals locked up alive.”

“Well, is that so?”

So then, what species did the alpha-urians originate from?

The answer to that question could be found right in front of you in the tank.

‘Ancestors… … .’

Flapping, fluttering.

I was lost in a strange sense of wonder as I watched the jellyfish swaying and moving in the huge tank.

Marine organisms with gelatinous bodies.

Yes, that’s right.

In fact, if we really trace its roots back to the Cnidaria phylum… … .

‘No matter how I look at this, it looks so much like our ancestors.’

There are many taxonomic differences between Earth and Alpha Uri, so it may be possible to consider them as originating from molluscs such as octopuses.

Even modern Alpha Uranians have undergone various physical modifications to have structures that cannot be naturally possessed, so this analogy itself may be meaningless.

‘Anyway, it looks to me like our ancestors were either jellyfish or octopuses.’

I thought as I looked at the tanks filled with primitive creatures.

By the way, how can Earthlings be so cold-blooded?

Of course, keeping living things in cages and observing them was not uncommon in my hometown.

But that was done by scholars like me for research purposes, and honestly, it’s rare to see life being openly displayed as a playground for citizens like this.

‘If you confine marine life in such cramped spaces, there’s a high probability that they’ll develop mental illness.’

Whoosh.

‘But the whole family is holding hands and watching it, hahahohoho…?’

I turn my head and see a little child smiling brightly in front of a nearby beluga tank.

Her family was taking pictures of their children with equally bright smiles.

This heartwarming scene seemed rather frightening to some tentacle creatures.

To that extent, zoos and aquariums were a culture that felt bizarre to the Alpha Ural people.

‘They’re like scary aliens.’

But anyway, these were all the sights I wanted to see.

Maple colored fish.

Convict Blenney. The water horse. And reptiles with regular, bumpy shells.

The creatures we encounter across the distant universe seem like nothing less than a fantasy to outsiders.

It was mysterious.

Although I had run away for bad reasons, I am now able to see this scenery as a result of my reincarnation, which gives me a new appreciation.

‘What a wonderful planet.’

My innate scholarly inclination gradually changed my mind.

‘It would be a shame to die without knowing all about this place.’

Unlike in the past when I thought I could die at any time, I have become a bit obsessed with life now.

I wish I could at least explore this land called Earth to some extent before I die.

I wonder if I can achieve all my wishes in this life.

“Anyway, thanks for taking the time today.”

After thinking about it, I said to Yunseung.

“I said it over the phone, but I’ve never been to a place like this in my life.”

“You said never.”

“The reservation thing too. I just didn’t know what to do on my own.”

When Ahn Yoon-seung heard that, he burst out laughing, which was rare.

“Somehow, whenever Brother Kiria says that I can’t do something, I’m always surprised.”

“why?”

“Well, you’re usually so great! I have a feeling you’ll be good at anything.”

“… … .”

“Well anyway, I’m really happy that I can personally help you, hyung, even in this way. So don’t worry about me!”

Then, the kind alien gave directions with a lively smile on his face.

“Okay, then shall I guide you next? The next hall looks like a prairie dog hall!”

It has moved to a new beast’s dwelling place.

“But I’ve been thinking about this since I was little, but why are there prairie dogs in the aquarium?”

“Standing on two feet.”

“What does it have to do with water… … ?”

Click.

While Ahn Yoon-seung takes out his cell phone and takes a picture of the animal in front of him.

I turned my head for a moment and looked around.

Somehow, there were far fewer visitors than I had expected.

‘Isn’t this almost a full-scale war?’

Thanks to this, both Ahn Yoon-seung, a celebrity, and I were able to live peaceful daily lives without any major problems.

It was a disappointing ending considering I was nervous the day before.

In this habitat of prairie dogs, rodents, there are so few people that we are the only ones there.

“hmm?”

But at that moment.

I sensed the presence of someone new, far away, from the undersea tunnel.

‘The Awakened… … ‘

To be exact, I recognized the magical power within the bodies of the Awakened.

But there was nothing particularly strange.

Today is a weekday, not a public holiday or anything. Therefore, most of the visitors will be people who have flexible work hours like Hunter.

“hmm.”

But one thing that stands out is that those approaching us were of a different race than us.

Besides, if you look closely, they are also quite high ranked.

‘Class B and Class A.’

With so many Awakened beings gathered in one aquarium, I don’t think I’ll have to worry even if the dungeon breaks right away.

“Yoon Seung-ah, by the way, aren’t you starting to get hungry?”

“Oh, you didn’t eat lunch?”

“I ate, but I feel a little hungry.”

“Okay! Okay! Then, I’ll take you straight to a place to eat! There’s a sea-themed cafe inside here… … .”

A sea themed cafe?

‘Why on earth are there so many cafes on this f*cking planet?’

I turned my head towards Yunseung again and continued the conversation.

And then we follow his guidance.

They say even the Diamond Mountains look better after a meal, so I thought I should recharge my energy this time so I could have the strength to enjoy the rest of the sights.

“hmm.”

But a few seconds later.

I gradually shortened my brisk walking strides.

“An Yoon-seung.”

“yes?”

“But suddenly, I have a question.”

“yes yes.”

“Here… … . So, in Korea, using mind control techniques like brainwashing on people is a serious crime.”

What followed was a somewhat unexpected statement.

Until just now, Seung-yi had only been talking about peaceful topics like a certain beverage store giving out dolphin-shaped straws.

“I understand it’s a felony, but how do we catch the person who used the skill?”

“Uh, uh… … .”

“I mean, how to prove the perpetrator.”

“I don’t know for sure, but I saw it on the news before… … I think it was England? I think they somehow managed to get Justitia there.”

“Justitia?”

“It’s the name of a dungeon item.”

Okay.

Ahn Yoon-seung folded the aquarium guide he was holding and stopped in his seat. Then he asked with a puzzled look on his face.

“But why are you suddenly asking that, hyung?”

Why do you ask this? It’s like that.

“I didn’t want to ask that all of a sudden either.”

“yes?”

“But since a while ago, people who use mental skills have been chasing after me.”

I said so and naturally grabbed the item box in my hand.

“I feel like I might have a chance.”

Interpreted by Kim Ki-ryeo’s brain, two awakened people who somehow feel like they are Hispanic.

They have been following us steadily from the undersea tunnel where I first became aware of magic to this place now.

It would be nice if they were simply following famous hunters because they were curious, but unfortunately, their awakening levels are at the top of the pyramid.

‘I don’t think those kinds of things would stalk someone for their autograph.’

I assessed the situation and relayed it to a defense hunter in the quietest of voices.

“An Yoon-seung, listen carefully to what I say from now on. If you brought the item box, hold the equipment in your hand first.”

and.

“If possible, use [Protection Shield] to open the tunnel over there… … .”

It was a moment.

By the time we reached the central giant tank, which was 8 meters high, we could finally hear the worried voices coming from behind us.

-Bang! Bam, bang.

Someone who was following me noticed the change and took the initiative.

“Take back what you just said. Just hold your breath and run!”

And it happened in a way that Yoon Seung couldn’t stop.