Chapter 62
Chapter 62
The next day.
“8 coins, huh……”
Jeonghyeon was lost in thought as he looked at the number of coins he had earned from this hunt.
Excluding the ones he received from hidden achievements, it was 3 coins.
Pompo Slimes were weak, so the probability was low, and he couldn’t earn many coins because he had to act in front of Kwak Chaejun.
At least, he got 3 because Chaejun yielded the final blow quite a bit.
“I’m bored, but should I try spinning it once?”
Now, there are 21 coins left until the next level.
If he uses 8 this time, there will be 13 left.
With this much, he could have enough fun with microtransactions.
The list was immediately updated in response to Jeonghyeon’s will.
Traits that didn’t catch his eye were listed, saying that you can’t have your fill on the first try.
Only 6 coins left.
Jeonghyeon’s mind started working here.
‘Anyway, what I should aim for now is C-rank. If I use 2 coins, I’ll have exactly 4 coins left, right? Let’s spin it one more time.’
When he changed the list one more time with that thought.
As Jeonghyeon wished, a trait with a copper border appeared.
“It came out…… but.”
『「Useful Mana Sensitivity」(C, Lv.1), 4C』
However, it was a slightly disappointing Mana Sensitivity trait.
Jeonghyeon couldn’t be completely happy because he was hoping for a decent one among the weapon skill traits.
‘Or it would have been nice if I could upgrade the Agility type.’
However, Jeonghyeon decided to purchase the Mana Sensitivity trait without much hesitation.
『「Useful Mana Sensitivity」(C, Lv.1) has been purchased.』
For now, C-rank was a power that could be helpful in the current situation.
The coins fit perfectly, and there was plenty of storage space anyway, so there was no need not to buy it.
Moreover, the Mana Sensitivity trait was helpful even if he didn’t use magic.
Most people use it in a way that uses magic without attributes, but its essence is to feel mana.
It was like getting another eye for Jeonghyeon, who has a strength in sensing presence based on excellent senses.
In addition, it would become a stepping stone to change direction to the magic type whenever he had the time.
‘Throwing Technique is good, but it’s definitely a trait with limitations.’
What Jeonghyeon felt especially while hunting recently was that Throwing Technique clearly divides into useful and difficult situations.
It was certainly meaningful if each individual had meaningful power and a body structure similar to humans.
But what if the opponent uses a tactic of overwhelming with numbers or is a guy who doesn’t have a clear weakness?
In a situation where the number of daggers is limited, the weakness is fully revealed.
Throwing Technique is only for piercing the opponent’s unexpectedness in unexpected situations, not a trait to be put forward in the front line.
It’s Jeonghyeon’s main trait along with Stealth for now, but he had to switch if he could.
Of course, the best thing would be to use a versatile trait and Throwing Technique together.
“Sigh…… The problem is that I don’t know when the B-rank expansion ticket will come out.”
The catch was that he now needed a B-rank to get an equipment slot expansion ticket.
Jeonghyeon was determined to switch to the magic type even if it meant releasing the Throwing Technique synergy if the ranks were well equipped.
It was an ironic situation where there was a visible improvement in combat power every time he invested coins, but at the same time, there was regret.
Diriring━
At that moment, a sound that broke Jeonghyeon’s thoughts rang through his studio apartment.
The doorbell sound, which rarely rang except for deliveries or parcels.
“Huh? Who is it?”
The visit was even more questionable because there was no one who would come.
On the screen of the intercom, a man in a suit was standing.
‘This feels ominous.’
Although they had disappeared recently, it was not so different from the numerous men in suits who had bothered Jeonghyeon until recently.
“Who is it?”
Still, Jeonghyeon pressed the call button just in case it was a different matter.
However,
━ Ah, are you Hunter Han Jeongyeon? It’s nothing else, but we have a proposal for you this time━
“I’m not joining a religion.”
Click━
I was a fool to even think of listening.
It was indeed an ordinary cult.
‘How on earth did they find out my address and come here? It’s a scary world, really.’
Jeonghyeon grumbled and returned to his bed.
He usually didn’t mind because he only encountered them in the neighborhood without them coming to his house, but this time, they rang the doorbell right in front of his house.
While he was wondering if he should contact Yerin again, it became noisy outside.
It seemed that there were other companions with the man who rang the doorbell.
A woman’s voice, as if scolding the man, was heard.
‘It sounds like a woman…… Team leader? These days, even cults are quite organized.’
Of course, Jeonghyeon knew that it was wise to ignore such things.
Diriring━
But the doorbell ringing again interrupted him.
‘Do I really have to crack their skulls for them to stop coming……’
They were quite persistent.
He glanced at the intercom and saw that the other person had changed.
Perhaps this person was the voice he heard.
“Ah, I’m not joining a religion━”
━ We’re from the Se-ah Guild!
‘Huh?’
Jeonghyeon’s head tilted.
Did I hear something wrong?
Is there a cult called Se-ah Guild……
‘No, the Se-ah Guild wouldn’t stand for that.’
What kind of bold people would dare to impersonate the Se-ah Guild and proselytize?
Jeonghyeon, who had been silent for a moment, spoke.
“Do you, by any chance, have anything to prove it?”
━ Just a moment! Here!
Perhaps because she was in a hurry, the woman hurriedly rummaged through her pocket and took something out.
A business card and employee ID from the Se-ah Guild’s Human Resources Department.
‘It’s the real Se-ah Guild emblem……’
It was the guild’s mark that Jeonghyeon knew well.
But he had never seen the business card or employee ID, so there was nothing he could say if they said they forged it too, but in that case, he could just file a complaint with the Se-ah Guild.
“Tsk, come in for now.”
Even if it was a cult, if they prepared so meticulously, he should at least listen to them, shouldn’t he?
Jeonghyeon opened the door.
“Ah, thank you! Oh dear, Team Leader. Of course, they would misunderstand if you suddenly make a proposal there!”
“Uh…… Sorry.”
It seemed like the man had a higher position, but somehow, it felt like it was reversed.
“As you can see, the house is small, so there’s nowhere to talk separately. Is that okay?”
“Oh, yes.”
He was glad that he had always kept his place tidy, even though it was a hassle.
At least he could argue that it was because his house was small, not because his life was a mess.
Three people sat around a small dining table next to the bed, and the man just kept smiling at Jeonghyeon.
‘Should I call the Se-ah Guild right now?’
His hand looked as if it would take out his phone from his pocket at any moment.
Perhaps sensing the ominous sign, it was the woman who spoke first.
“Ah, as I showed you earlier, I’m Kim Heeyun from the Se-ah Guild’s Human Resources Department, Sales Team. This is Team Leader Jeong Suyeong.”
“Ah. Yes.”
Jeonghyeon answered shortly.
It was a bit rude, but Heeyun could tell how they looked without asking, so she continued naturally.
“We’ve heard rumors about Hunter Han Jeongyeon through various channels. We came here because we want to recruit you to our guild.”
“If it’s about joining the guild, I’m not thinking about it yet.”
Jeonghyeon cut her off.
He didn’t have enough trust in the people who claimed to be from the Se-ah Guild yet, and he didn’t really want to belong anywhere yet.
But Heeyun didn’t back down so easily.
“Then, by any chance, have you already talked to Jeongjin or the Association?”
“Hmm.”
Jeonghyeon frowned slightly.
Did they know that he had connections with Jeongjin and the Association?
Of course, it would be hard not to know that since they found his address and came to his house.
Jeonghyeon, who paused for a moment, shook his head.
“No, I don’t have anything like that.”
“Then the Se-ah Guild would be a good choice. It’s not bragging, but I can confidently say that we have a competitive infrastructure not only in Korea but also globally.”
“Yes, I don’t need to say anything about the Se-ah Guild.”
Jeonghyeon nodded, not wanting to deny Heeyun’s words.
The Se-ah Guild, like Jeongjin, was a large guild ranked among the top in Korea.
Especially the presence of the guild leader, Shin Se-ah, was raising the guild’s status.
‘That’s because she’s an S-rank Hunter.’
Shin Se-ah was an S-rank Healing trait Healer.
Not only was she an S-rank, but her fame was even greater because the Healing trait itself was so rare.
Of course, the information about her was only from before the Association and guild system was established, which means it was over 10 years old.
Since then, she has maintained strong security as a guild leader, so even within the guild, few people except for the executives have actually seen her.
Anyway, perhaps to live up to the concept of the guild leader having a Healing trait.
The guild’s symbol was a pair of white wings, and its external image was very good with external service and a personnel system that valued personality.
Their skills were also highly evaluated to support their external image.
But Jeonghyeon’s easy acknowledgement seemed to be read as a different sign by Heeyun.
‘You know the Se-ah Guild is good, but you don’t want to join? Are you trying to play hard to get?’
He was unregistered, but based on their investigation, it was clear that he was hiding something.
In fact, the Se-ah Guild could be seen as taking a considerable risk with this recruitment.
Just in case Jeonghyeon might be an unplayed lottery ticket.
And now was the time to reveal the betting amount that this unreliable team leader was holding.
“Team Leader, I think it’s time to show him.”
“Ah, good!”
Suyeong, who had been smiling at Jeonghyeon without saying a word, finally took out a file from his briefcase.
“Hunter Han Jeongyeon, first of all, it’s an honor to meet you. The reason we came here today is to make you a proposal.”
“A proposal from the Se-ah Guild to me?”
Jeonghyeon was honestly a little surprised.
Why would the Se-ah Guild, with whom he had no connection, suddenly make him a proposal, even though Jeongjin might do so ━ it seems like he’s already received enough proposals from them?
At least, they would have to know a lot about Jeonghyeon to make a proposal other than recruitment.
It was also a little surprising that the Se-ah Guild cared enough about him to make a proposal that didn’t involve recruitment.
Jeonghyeon was even more bewildered because he had no idea that Dan Jongu had become an important source of information for the guilds.
“Ah! Of course, our ultimate goal is to recruit you to our guild, but of course, someone like Hunter Han Jeongyeon can’t make such a contract easily. The reason we visited you today is to help you learn more about the Se-ah Guild and build a relationship with each other.”
Suyeong’s eloquence was like a torrent once he started talking, even though he seemed to be missing a screw somewhere.
As expected of a team leader of the Se-ah Guild.
But putting that aside, there was one question that remained unanswered.
“But I’m just an ordinary unregistered Hunter.”
How on earth did the Se-ah Guild think of Han Jeongyeon and come all the way to his house?
No matter how much external service they do, they wouldn’t do volunteer work to hire an unregistered Hunter, would they?
Suyeong’s eyes lit up at Jeonghyeon’s words.
Jeonghyeon flinched for a moment at his pure passion.
“Do you know the saying, ‘a needle in a haystack’? An awl will eventually be revealed no matter how much you try to hide it.”
“Ah, yes……”
In other words, he didn’t know how far the rumors had spread, but at least the Se-ah Guild had information about Jeonghyeon.
Then it was right to assume that guilds of similar or slightly lower level would be the same.
Honestly, he expected that it would be increasingly difficult to hide his identity as an unregistered Hunter who went up to a 4-level Gate, but he didn’t expect the reaction to come so quickly.
“Then what is that proposal……?”
“Hahaha, take a look at this first.”
Suyeong handed the file he had taken out to Jeonghyeon and said confidently.
“Honestly, I think this is a proposal that can show Hunter Han Jeongyeon the capabilities of the Se-ah Guild more clearly than contract fees and other conditions.”