01. Becoming an Adventurer.

Kaang!

 

 

“….”

 

 

The arrow, shot with such fanfare, didn’t hit a wild dog.

It hit Lee Yuna’s thigh.

 

The so-called ‘absolute territory,’ that sliver of bare skin between a miniskirt and over-the-knee socks.

The arrow went right there.

 

 

If there’s any consolation, it’s that it bounced off without piercing, perhaps due to her high defense.

 

“…I’m sorry.”

“Everyone makes mistakes, so hurry up and shoot.”

 

 

Seeing her coolness, I nocked another arrow.

This time for sure…!

 

 

 

 

Kaang!

 

 

“….”

 

 

I hit it again.

The other thigh.

 

 

“…You.”

 

 

At this point, Yuna turns around.

 

 

“You’re not aiming for my thighs on purpose, are you? Are you sexually harassing me?”

“Huh? Of course not!”

“Hmph.”

 

 

She makes a nasal sound and faces forward again.

Thankfully, it doesn’t seem like she genuinely thinks that way.

 

 

 

 

“This time for sure! Hit it!!”

 

 

I nock another arrow…

 

 

Kaang!!

 

 

I hit her thigh….

 

 

“Wait!! Why are you only hitting my thighs!!”

 

 

An angry expression is visible.

 

 

“No… I didn’t mean to, it’s just that….”

 

 

This damn arrow is weird!!

I clearly aimed at the wild dog!

 

“Pudeuk…Don’t mess around and do it properly. This is a dungeon, you know?”

“…Yes.”

 

 

She looks forward again.

 

Now that I think about it, this bow seems strange.

When I aim at a wild dog, it hits Yuna-ssi’s thigh next to it?

That means… I can aim to the side, taking that into account. Hehe.

 

 

This time, to hit it properly, I aimed at Yuna-ssi’s body. Coincidentally, there’s a rabid wild dog next to her.

It’s hitting the barrier like crazy, so it’s a moving target, but let’s give it a try.

 

 

Kkiik.

 

 

Go! Be the cornerstone for becoming a Harem King!!!

 

 

Piyoong!

 

 

Oh! This feels good!

If it keeps going like this, I’ll finally hit the wild dog…!

 

 

 

 

Kaang!

 

 

“….”

“….”

 

 

Ah…thigh…what is this….

 

 

“…Hey. Twenty-year-old.”

“…Yes.”

“Tell me honestly. Have you ever done archery or Korean traditional archery?”

“No, I haven’t.”

“Then why are you only hitting my thighs so accurately?”

“It’s a coincidence. Really.”

 

 

Please believe me. I’m pure. I may be dreaming of becoming a Harem King, but I’m not stupid enough to go wild from the start. Really.

 

 

“Tsk…Do it properly. Before you get your ass beat.”

“…Yes.”

 

 

It’s getting more and more savage.

 

 

I calmed myself down again and drew the bowstring….

 

 

“I’m warning you, if you hit my thigh this time, I’m dragging you out and suing you for sexual harassment, so keep that in mind.”

“Heup….”

 

Piyoong!

 

 

At that savage warning, I accidentally released the bowstring!

Huh! What if I hit her thigh this time too? Then my adventurer life…no, my life is ruined!!

 

 

 

Kwak!

-Kuaang!

 

 

“Oh oh!”

 

 

Fortunately, the arrow I shot without thinking pierced the wild dog’s head.

 

 

“Hmph. Now, deal with them all like that. As quickly as possible. The barrier won’t last forever.”

“Yes!”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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“Ughaa…!”

 

 

I came out of the dungeon.

Yuna-ssi wasn’t tired at all, but I was a little tired.

 

While she was tanking in front with the barrier, I shot arrows to kill the wild dogs.

At first, I kept hitting Yuna-ssi’s body, but that proportion gradually decreased.

 

So today, we hunted 36 wild dogs. A number that would have been absolutely impossible without Yuna-ssi.

Let’s be grateful for what we should be grateful for.

Thanks to her, my level went up too.

 

 

“Thank you for today.”

“….”

 

 

She stares at me silently.

 

“Why…what’s wrong?”

“Pervert.”

“Pardon?”

“Sex maniac.”

“N-no, I….”

“You’re really the worst. Just like a typical Korean man in the reserves…sigh….”

 

She showed disgust and slightly distanced herself.

It’s probably because I hit her thigh four times in a row.

 

 

“That’s…a misunderstanding.”

“What misunderstanding? I experienced it myself.”

“That’s why it’s a misunderstanding!”

“Aah~! There’s a newbie adventurer here who’s aiming only for women’s thighs with his arrows~! Female adventurers, be carefulㅡ.”

“Uwak!!”

 

 

What is this woman saying! Everyone’s looking!

 

 

I momentarily covered her mouth, and for some reason, she obediently let me.

 

“….”

“L-let’s go settle the accounts first!”

 

 

I led her, with a sulky face, into the Dungeon Agency to settle the accounts.

 

 

“Are you kidnapping me? What are you going to do after kidnapping a beauty like me? I’m going to sue you for sexual harassment.”

“What are you talking about! How can a complete newbie like me kidnap Yuna-ssi!”

“Hmph. Just kidding.”

“…Please don’t joke like that, it feels like my heart’s about to drop.”

 

 

I don’t want to become a sex offender from my newbie days!

Besides, this person is a feminist? The words ‘sue for sexual harassment’ don’t sound like a joke at all.

 

 

 

 

 

“You’re back.”

 

 

Inside the building was the guide Nuna who had guided me earlier.

She’s sitting at the counter, probably doing the accounting.

 

 

“Thanks to Yuna-ssi’s help, I had a smooth trip.”

“That’s good. I’m glad it was helpful. Yuna-ssi, howㅡ.”

“I feel depressed after being in charge of someone who looks like he’s going to become a typical Korean man no matter what I do.”

“…Pardon?”

 

Leaving the Nuna with her smile frozen, Yuna-ssi took out the wild dog hides.

A total of 36.

Of course, they were covered in blood because she had skinned them one by one.

 

“Please settle the accounts for this Korean man. I don’t need it.”

“Please…stop calling me a Korean man….”

“Hmph. Then I’ll call you a pervert.”

“…Please call me Yueun.”

 

 

Just when I think she’s a decent person, she keeps calling me a Korean man…I can’t tell if she’s a good person or a bad person.

 

 

 

“36 wild dog hides. At 50 cents each, that’s a total of $18.”

 

 

The Nuna smiled brightly and updated my adventurer account.

 

The reason it’s in dollars is because the head of the Dungeon Cooperation Organization, D10, is American. They committed this atrocity(?) under the guise of smoother accounting and exchange, and thanks to that, all the shops near the dungeon calculate in dollars….

 

 

“Do you have any items you looted besides the hides?”

“Unfortunately, no.”

“Pfft. $18 for a day’s work…typical Korean man.”

“…Yuna-ssi did it together with me.”

 

 

Laughing at a newbie…she really has a rotten personality.

 

“…You shouldn’t do that to a newbie, Yuna-nim.”

 

The guide Nuna smiles awkwardly.

 

“More than that, we’ll be going on a full-fledged team hunt starting tomorrow.”

“Pardon? A team? There’s a team?”

“Of course. Did you think I was only in charge of you? Since we’re doing it as a team, we’ll train you to fulfill your roles as a tank, dealer, healer, and ranged dealer, so don’t expect the barrier.”

“Huk…!”

 

 

We’re not using that comfortable barrier??

 

 

“It’s a full-fledged hunt. I wish you good luck.”

 

 

The guide Nuna gives me a refreshing smile.

 

 

Ugh. I’m a little worried.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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After settling the accounts and showering in the accommodation provided by the agency, I dressed casually and went outside.

It’s because Yuna called me.

 

 

The dungeon taste test is over, but the reason she called me is to introduce me to the team members.

 

 

“Ugh…I hope they’re not all radical feminists? Then I’m really screwed….”

 

 

Yuna-ssi is still better.

It’s annoying that she calls me a Korean man, but she seems to distinguish between public and private matters.

But generally, when I think of radical feminists, I can’t think of decent people.

That’s why I’m worried….

 

 

 

“Ah, there he is. Perverted Korean man in the reserves.”

 

 

I hear a voice calling me strangely.

I turned my head and saw four women.

 

In the middle is the familiar Yuna-ssi, and the other three are faces I don’t know.

Judging by their rather plain impressions, they’re newbies like me.

 

“Hello. I’m Yueun. I’m a newbie who just became an adventurer.”

 

 

I greeted them first and held out my hand.

The women just stared at my hand.

 

 

“?”

 

Not knowing what’s going on, I raised my head, and Yuna-ssi whispers to the women.

 

 

“I told you, he’s a pervert. He’s trying to sexually harass me from the first meeting. As expected of a Korean man.”

“No!! Who’s calling me a pervert!! I’m just shaking hands, shaking hands!!”

“You can just introduce yourself, so what’s the intention of trying to shake hands? Huh? What’s the reason you hit my thighs 4 times in a row? Huh?”

“N-no…please don’t come at me with such fierce faces.”

 

 

She crosses her arms with a ‘hmph.’

 

 

“As you heard, this person is a newbie who became my team member today.”

“Ah…P-please take care of me. I’m Hana. Seo Hana.”

“I’m Yu Sora. Nice to meet you.”

“….”

 

 

Two of them at least introduce themselves, but one of them is silent.

She stares at me blankly and hides behind Yuna-ssi.

 

 

“Ah, she’s our prospective guild member.”

“Kek…the prospective guild member of Spicy Ribs Restaurant?”

“Yes. Yueun-ssi is a Korean man, so she’s a little shy.”

 

Please stop calling me a Korean man….

 

 

“Let’s talk in detail while we eat.”

 

 

Yuna-ssi ignored my wounded heart and headed to a nearby restaurant.