The Hunter of the Other World Who Is Being Misunderstood Chapter 41

Episode 41. Guild Scout (2)

“Oh! Of course I know you rejected me once.”

Feeling a sense of crisis, Kwak Byeong-gi adjusted his glasses that had fallen down and spoke urgently.

“That’s why we were temporarily giving up on scouting Hunter.”

“But?”

“I’m contacting you because I saw that you haven’t joined any guild yet.”

He explained in a refreshing voice and observed the situation.

“The last proposal was so spontaneous that you may not have been satisfied with the conditions.”

“… .”

“We highly value your potential, Hunter. That’s why we’ve brought you this revised contract!”

But he looked at the contract that had been pushed in like a piece of waste paper.

There was certainly an excessive amount of money written there for an F-class, but it wasn’t a huge price to break the promise made at the time of reincarnation.

‘There are some things in this world that cannot be exchanged for money. For example, documents that have already been signed.’

He was an alien who fully understood the weight of the concept of a ‘contract’.

In addition, I was fully aware that it was dangerous to carelessly belong to the Earth’s organization in a situation where there were many gaps in memory.

So, after some reflection, he made up his mind again. He chose freedom.

Anyway, in order to spend time on research to regain my strength, I had to remain unaffiliated for the time being, even though I didn’t like it.

‘I hated my job so much that I reincarnated, and now you want me to live like a hamster on a wheel again?’

Of course, leaving all such rational reasons aside, just the suffering I experienced at work in my past life made corporate life undesirable.

“Okay.”

What followed was an attitude that seemed to suggest that there was no point in negotiating.

Kwak Byeong-gi felt like he had been hit in the head.

‘Other hunters can’t get in, so this guild is desperate, but why does it seem like we’re clinging to F-ranks?’

Is it not for nothing that Esther sent a team leader?

Looking at that attitude, it seems like if a regular employee had come, I wouldn’t have been able to say anything to him.

“Well, Hunter. Then, is there any offer you are waiting for?”

I’m getting impatient.

Kwak Byeong-gi asked a cautious question.

I thought that maybe the opponent was being so cold because there was already a guild that was decided.

“No, that’s not it. I just don’t plan on joining any guild.”

however.

The answer that came out of Kiryeo’s mouth was unexpected.

It’s not that the conditions are the problem. I’m just rejecting all the guild’s offers.

“Oh, I see.”

It is an incomprehensible behavior.

Team Leader Kwak Byeong-gi appealed to the guild’s usefulness several times after that, but Kiryeo’s response was consistent.

He kept a cool silence, with eyes like a coiled snake.

‘This is F-class, there’s no way it’s possible.’

I thought I had gotten used to the pressure from higher level hunters because I was close to Esther.

This awakened person even faded away the experiences he had had so far.

Because he had an alien vibe, as if he didn’t even see me as the same species.

Kwak Byeong-gi swallowed dry saliva.

“I think we made a mistake. Haha, Hunter, you’re the type of person who would give in even if you gave us a blank check!”

But these words did not reach Kim Ki-ryeo.

‘Going to work… … . I hate going to work more than anything… … .’

In fact, he was quite shocked when he found the word ‘working hours’ in the contract that was pushed through to him earlier…

The person who was trying was currently in a slightly weak state of mind and body.

However, Gwak Byeong-gi saw that he was not answering, which only deepened the misunderstanding.

‘Oh my, I didn’t know you’d be this upset about a blank check. Are you telling me not to even try to get money?’

If you live with the idea that money can solve anything, you will have no way of dealing with people who are not swayed by money.

Team leader Kwak Byeong-gi eventually gave up on recruiting Kim Ki-ryeo.

‘Let’s change direction.’

But that’s okay. The representative of Matap had instructed in advance to prepare for such cases.

“It seems like you are uncomfortable with a formal contract. Then let’s just pretend this never happened.”

When the head of the HR department made a remark that seemed to take a step back, Kiria belatedly came to her senses.

That was the moment.

“Then what I’m going to say from now on is a separate proposal.”

“yes?”

“For example, if it’s not a formal contract but a temporary request, can you accept it?”

The Korean Tower made an unexpected suggestion.

“A request?”

“It’s an emotional thing.”

I have a quick favor to ask of the appraiser, Kim Ki-ryeo.

“Actually, we acquired some equipment during the recent gate raid, but the performance analysis isn’t going smoothly.”

Kwak Byeong-gi adjusted his glasses.

“Because we couldn’t figure out clear terms of use, we were slowly looking for an outside vendor.”

“… … .”

“But, by the way, there’s someone here who just cleared our maze.”

It was an attractive condition.

Common sense tells you that it shouldn’t take that much time to look at one item.

‘You don’t have to worry about being overworked at work.’

But I’ve never formally requested an item appraisal before. What should I do?

“And this is a commission fee determined by the Magic Tower. Well, it probably doesn’t mean much to you, Hunter, but still, for the sake of procedure.”

What drove a wedge into my wavering heart was none other than that white paper.

The amount section of the emotional request form that Kwak Byeong-gi took out had an eight-digit number clearly written on it.

[15,084,600]

Kim Ki-ryeo, who saw this, spoke without taking a breath.

“What time do I have to leave for work?”

Who would have imagined?

This man, who seemed cynical, was actually a materialistic person who coveted money more than anyone else.

‘Surprisingly, you have a weak side.’

Kwak Byeong-gi never found out the truth.

I just thought that the mysterious Awakened One felt bad about continuing to refuse, so he had no choice but to accept the job.

***

Then, two days later, on Monday.

‘Did it become an unintentional door-in-the-face technique?’

Kwak Byeong-gi, who went to work at the Korea Tower, thought.

‘It’s a shame to fail at scouting, but it’s not a bad idea to slowly get involved in small requests.’

In fact, Esther did not order Kim Ki-ryeo to be brought in unconditionally.

He said that if we could establish friendly relations with each other, that would be enough.

So, Kwak Byeong-gi first lured Kim Gi-ryeo in using a minor request as bait.

‘Will your mind change once you experience Korea Tower’s facilities and industry-leading treatment?’

His goal is to leave a good impression on his opponent.

Of course, I had enough confidence. What kind of guild was this?

“I have stored the requested equipment here. Please feel free to appraise it.”

Kwak Byeong-gi spoke softly to the young man standing behind him.

Kim Ki-ryeo nods and quietly goes inside.

The room with the sign that said “Analysis Lab 2” had a clean, laboratory-like interior overall.

Within a moment, a magical tool appeared.

“knife?”

A black, one-handed sword, resting peacefully in a square, transparent box.

A dark aura rose from its blade.

Even at first glance, it seems like it’s something out of the ordinary…

As Kiria was staring at this, a magician from the nearby tower appeared and explained.

“This is an item obtained from an A-class gate. Its temporary name is ‘Cursed Sword’.”

“curse?”

“There is a good reason for that.”

There are five levels of item grades designated by the Hunter Association.

【 Normal < Rare < Unique < Epic < Legendary 】

Usually, the level is determined by comprehensively evaluating the strength and capabilities of the equipment.

This loot from the A-class gate was a rare weapon that was unique enough with just its abundant base magic power.

But there is a small problem with this magic sword.

‘Whew, I got my hands on something unique, but I can’t handle it.’

Kwak Byeong-gi recalled the reason why this item was temporarily called the Cursed Sword.

-It’s here! Since it came from an A-class boss, it must be at least unique!

-Congratulations, Team Leader! You finally have a captain!

The day I acquired the black sword.

Didn’t the Korean Tower Guild’s strategy team experience an unexpected major accident?

After defeating the vicious A-class monster, I thought I would receive the dream weapon that all hunters covet as a reward… … .

-Eww!

-Team leader!

A-class hunter who touched the sword suddenly screamed and fainted.

The victim wasn’t limited to just one person.

In the process of moving the Black Sword, one more A-class person and two unidentified people.

In the process of appraising this, there is one C-class person.

Even with their analysis skills, they still didn’t know how to use it correctly. Three B-class and A-class people tried to tame the equipment by force.

The number of people who have fallen victim to the cursed sword has already reached at least ten.

“It has been revealed that it absorbs magical power. However, the amount absorbed is abnormal.”

“is it so?”

“I expect there are some hidden conditions.”

But so far, the analysis of unique-grade weapons has never been wrong.

Will this unheard of emotional intelligence achieve better results than the elite of the Magic Tower?

Kwak Byeong-gi hid his half-hearted feelings and spoke as if he were kind.

“By the way, there is no penalty for failing the analysis, so don’t worry… … .”

But he couldn’t finish his speech.

“Oh, it’s lighter than it looks?”

Sling.

Immediately after that.

Because Kim Ki-ryeo lifted the cursed sword without hesitation.

“omg!”

“Ugh! Wait, Hunter! Wait, wait!”

It was obvious that it was dangerous, so you grabbed it?

Are you a beginner appraiser?

Kwak Byeong-gi was so shocked that he couldn’t even speak properly.

‘Don’t touch…!’

But then.

Something was strange.

Come to think of it, 4 or 5 seconds must have passed by in a flash while I was flustered.

“why?”

“No, that’s it.”

“Are you trying to tell me not to touch it?”

The F-class hunter calmly scanned the blade of the demon sword.

The sight even seemed relaxed, as if one were appreciating a work of art.

“I’m sorry. I need to touch it myself to feel it more accurately. Should I put it down now?”

“Uh, ah, no.”

A-class is screaming and fainting within seconds, and he calmly holds the demon sword.

Up until now, even the most renowned hunters have been unable to withstand the special abilities of that equipment and have fallen one after another.

‘Can you afford such a huge consumption of magic power?’

The snake-faced man with yellow hair was still intently examining the sword at this moment.

He fearlessly swept the sharp sword with his hand and muttered softly.

“Is this a steep absorption rate?”

It’s as if he’s saying he doesn’t feel anything at all.

Kwak Byeong-gi’s hair stood on end.

If he could handle the black sword that drains magic power like a hungry beast so nonchalantly… .

It’s natural that you don’t understand the circumstances of other Awakened people.

Because the level difference is too great.

‘What kind of people are you trying to bring into the guild, sir?’

After finishing his emotions, he put the sword back down.

Everyone held their breath. The sound of the sword striking the floor of the case was the only thing that resonated clearly in the air.

“… … .”

The atmosphere froze as a mysterious Awakener appeared, enduring the sword’s curse.

Kiryeo, who was observing this, thought quietly.

‘Huh? Everyone is getting serious because my fingerprints are on them?’

This is a matter that can be sufficiently inferred from this calm reaction. In fact, he was not particularly absorbed by magic power in the first place.

‘By the way, it was a very simple magic tool.’

As we all know, this is the type of equipment that demands a certain price, like a vampire.

However, a wizard who completely loses all magical power in his body usually dies.

A tool to kill its master!

Who would buy a knife like that?

So this sword had basic safety features in place.

That’s right, when your mana reaches the minimum required for survival, it stops absorbing.

‘Probably any hunter would automatically stop if they had at least F-class magic left.’

Until now, hunters have been screaming and falling down.

This was because the intense pain occurred when the A-class level of magical power suddenly dropped to the ground.

Then why is Giryun okay?

It was simple.

His magic power is already at rock bottom… … .

‘Huh? Why are you crying all of a sudden?’

Others fall from high places like the 10th or 9th floor.

Kim Ki-ryeo was just standing still on the first floor, so there was no way he would have felt the impact of falling.

F-class was relatively free from the sword’s curse.

However, the Korean Tower side could not know this fact.

“Hunter, is your hand okay?”

“Your hand? Of course.”

If a non-awakened person touches the sword.

The unfortunate event occurred when the sword’s magic flowed backwards and melted the palm of one’s hand.

‘Even F-class ones are slightly absorbed, but if someone with no magical power lifts a sword, that’s a different story.’

Due to its unique elitism, there are no guild members below C-rank in the Matap.

So, the use of items by the lowest-level hunters was not verified.

Additionally, there have been cases where civilian transport workers have been injured while handling the sword.

When we synthesize this information, can we really conclude that one must have insufficient awakening points to be able to wield a sword?