I Have a Fiancee in a Parallel World

49 – S-Rank Hunter

“As expected of a hunter, especially a top-tier hunter like you, there’s no choice but to take an interest in special gates. Hidden boss monsters, hidden items, mana stones, and what other powers they may hold…”

“I’m not interested in that stuff.”

Interrupting Ellie’s words, Jihoon sits back down.

In the atmosphere that has suddenly changed, Ellie can even feel fear.

“To think that I, who falls within the grasp of Big Number’s fingers, would be overwhelmed like this… And it’s not even magic…”

Her eyes, filled with admiration, were fixed on Jihoon.

She still hasn’t completely recovered from the pain in her abdomen.

Furthermore, upon examining herself, she found that there was nothing wrong with her bones.

To feel this level of pain and not have any broken bones?

There’s no way it was just luck.

That man had considered her.

Or…considering them as weak enough that they wouldn’t pose a threat even if they were injured.

“What do you mean by having a knowledgeable monster?”

Interrupting Ellie’s thoughts, Jihun’s cold question comes over.

‘The Unfading Gate.’

It was a special gate that VicNumber obtained the authority to subdue through negotiations with the Japanese government.

Externally, everything about the gate was kept secret.

It was natural for Ellie to hesitate to reveal that information.

It was when Ellie was turning her head without answering.

“Ku…kuk”

“Groan…”

At the same time, Ellie and Frank simultaneously stare at Jihun, breathing heavily.

Instinctively, they raised their magical power, sensing a threat to their lives from Jihun, who was just sitting still.

But their magical power hadn’t fully risen yet.

“Stop!!!”

It happened in an instant.

If startled Ellie hadn’t spat out “stop,” what would have happened…

In the blink of an eye, Jihun’s white blade touches Frank’s neck, and blood flows steadily along the dark line.

She couldn’t even see him drawing his sword from its scabbard.

“What…what the fu…”

He would have killed him, without hesitation… Who is this man?

Ellie’s mind was consumed by complex thoughts.

Jihun, who had always shown a light and playful attitude.

Even when facing her, he took care not to inflict significant injuries.

There was information that he had forcefully entered guilds and started fights, but the person they actually encountered had some credibility.

Furthermore, though it was a short time, he also showed a foolish and sloppy side.

But at the moment.

An emotionless assassin’s treacherous side came to the forefront from him.

Ellie discovered for the first time that one person could have such a contradictory nature.

“I don’t like repeating myself twice.”

Looking into his deeply sunken eyes, Ellie could be certain.

“He would take his own life and Frank’s without hesitation.

“Give me the knife… I will explain.”

Ji-hoon collects the lives.

“Regarding the Hidden Boss Mob, is there any backstory?”

Ellie, cautiously observing Ji-hoon’s reaction, asks politely in fluent Korean.

“Answer to the question. Don’t ask unnecessary things.”

A high-ranking hunter of the Big Number Guild.

No matter where in the world he went, there would be no one who treated himself as highly as Big Number.

His hunter abilities were already unmatched, but when combined with the reputation of Big Number…

Furthermore, embarrassing as it was, his face and figure were also top-notch.

Since joining Big Number after his awakening, he had never encountered anyone who looked down on him to this extent.

“Hmm… I heard that they are able to communicate using the language of humans. Although I haven’t met many, there have been confirmed reports of a conversation between a Japanese A-rank hunter and them.”

Ji-hoon strokes his chin as he listens to Ellie’s words, lost in thought.

Ellie, who can’t understand what he is thinking or why he has changed so much after the Gate incident, can only wait for his next words.

And a moment later,

“So your guild is currently subjugating that strange Gate? Haven’t you cleared it yet?”

“… No… The Hidden Boss Mob… Even twelve A-rank hunters couldn’t defeat it. And for some reason, even stronger monsters keep appearing, making it difficult for all hunters to deal with them. That’s why our Big Number is mobilizing hunters from all over the world…”

“Because your abilities are not enough to capture them? It’s not that they escaped to another dimension?”

Interrupting Ellie’s words, Ji-hoon fills his own curiosity.

Translating Frank’s words and delivering them, Ellie sits next to him.

“While it is true that Frank has a lower hunter level than me, he is not lying when he says he is the representative of the Big Number Asia Division. So let me translate Frank’s proposal. If you want to obtain more information, join the ‘Indestructible Gate’ subjugation force through a contract with the Big Number Guild. We will provide support in every way, not just information. Also, the authority over the loot obtained after subjugating the Gate will be fair…”

“Give me an answer. That hidden boss mob is definitely inside the Gate, right?”

“… Yes, it is.”

How can things be so chaotic?

Ellie, facing Ji-hoon, starts to become curious about who he really is and why he is behaving like this.

“How many troops are attached to the Gate right now?”

“… There are 14 A-rank hunters, including the Korean Academy hunters. And…”

Continuing to hesitate, Ji-hoon’s indifferent gaze urges Ellie without words.

“Big Number’s number one, S-rank hunter Brown, is scheduled to join soon.”

S-Rank Hunter.

The top 17 hunters in the world.

Each S-Rank hunter, their abilities couldn’t even be confirmed at a national level.

Their mere existence could transcend all modern rules and orders.

They could change their affiliation to any country at any time, and sometimes, they even made personal contracts with a single nation.

“This special gate incident… actually, it’s not Big Number who made the contract, it’s Brown. The Japanese government is feeling the pressure of becoming a target for hunters worldwide because of the ‘Unfading Gate,’ and they’ve agreed to it.”

“Is Brown strong?”

Is that even a question worth asking?

Even if someone had no interest in the world’s affairs, it was impossible not to know just how incredible S-Rank hunters were.

Every time a disaster occurred with monsters spewing out from a gate explosion, who saved the world by defeating them?

Guilds? A-Rank hunters?

If an S-Rank hunter were to fall, A-Rank hunters belonging to guilds would only be like office workers.

Out of the 20 gate explosions that have occurred worldwide so far, all 17 that were resolved were thanks to the actions of the S-Rank hunters of their respective countries.

“Brown… if he joins, will he be able to defeat the Hidden Boss Monster?”

Elly could answer Jihoon’s question immediately.

“Of course! Brown is incredible! Even among the world’s S-Rank hunters, there’s an unofficial ranking. Brown is fourth among S-Rank hunters. He’s the fourth strongest person in the world!”

“Is that so?”

“Absolutely! If 14 A-Rank hunters keep taking care of the strange monsters that keep appearing… Brown can focus on facing the Hidden Boss Monster, and while it will be tough… it’s definitely possible to clear it!”

Elly’s eyes were filled with unwavering belief.

She continued to speak to Jihoon.

“Hunter Kang Jihoon, please join Big Number’s subjugation team as well. Since you’re stronger than the other A-Rank hunters, you can help Brown defeat the Hidden Boss Monster. It’s just a temporary contract for the sake of clearing one gate, so you should easily obtain permission from the Korean Hunter Administration. If it’s difficult, I’ll negotiate with Big Number directly for you. The four from the Academy did the same…”

“When will this hunter Brown arrive?”

“Brown will arrive in Japan four days from now. The A-Rank hunters who are already there are quite tired, so they plan to rest a bit before entering the gate together with Brown.”

“Hmm… I see…”

“Even though it’s a short-term contract, the compensation will be higher than any regular position in a guild! I can confidently say that. Since it’s a special gate, you can obtain extraordinary items…”

“Hmm…”

“What’s going on? Do you belong to a guild or something? Even if that’s the case, it’s not a problem. It’s different from a duplicate contract…”

“I don’t have a passport, but can you take me to Japan right away?”

“Yes?”

“I don’t have a passport… Oh, and I want to arrive at the gate a day earlier than Brown to take a look. Could Big Number lend me a hand?”

For some reason, Jihun suddenly became cooperative.

Eli was taken aback by his abrupt change in attitude.

But the power that Jihun had confirmed for herself was irresistible.

Eli’s mind was spinning faster than ever.