episode_0179

Sometimes it happens.

A hunter who is absorbed in his own skills and abilities and shows different behavioral principles from others.

“In layman’s terms, it is said that one was eaten by the concept.”

“It means that Ms. Kim Sarang has already been eaten.”

“It is a symptom that mainly appears in those who developed their skills at a young age… It would be a long story to explain, so it is easier to roughly understand that puberty lasts for a long time.”

You either think of yourself as the ‘main character’ of this world and get involved in all kinds of accidents, or

People die by drowning while exploring remote areas where people have never visited, hoping to find a secret.

Or, they project characters from novels or comics they enjoy reading… or the world view itself onto themselves and end up saying and doing strange things.

“Keuhm… Excuse me. Let me introduce myself again. This person is a nameless person… and is called ‘Sword Demon’.”

okay. Like that woman.

“Hello. It’s Eunha.”

“The off-white color is great. However, do not think that this position will be easily passed over.”

A morning with the hot sun rising above the blue sky.

Eunha arrived at [Daemari Rift Market] in Ban Harin’s car.

She smiled her usual lazy smile as she looked at the two women approaching from the direction of the checkpoint.

‘Kim Sarang, you are an unusual person.’

People who are going to explore the [Rift Field] with her today.

Eunha quietly observed the woman standing confidently next to Jeong So-ra.

A black uniform without any patterns, and a long sword at the waist.

Her hair, as beautiful as obsidian, is tied up in a ponytail, revealing her healthy neckline.

What you see is one swordsman.

Or a lively wild horse.

With eyes as sharp as a blade… [Changcheon Swordsman] The only daughter of the guild leader.

“… … If you look at me like that, it’s embarrassing.”

Kim Sarang, the self-proclaimed ‘Sword Demon’, muttered while avoiding Eunha’s gaze.

He’s a pretty cute person.

… … .

(My name is Kim Sarang, a 3rd year student at Euncheon Academy… Please take care of me.)

“Did you know how to speak human?”

“Ruthless.”

Unlike her sharp eyes like knives, Kim Sa-Rang showed the fresh appearance of a female college student for just a moment.

Jeong So-ra picked up the cell phone that had been dropped on the floor and burst into laughter with an absurd expression.

Seeing how they don’t hesitate like that, it seems like they are quite close friends.

Eunha took out a black suitcase from the backseat of the car and approached the two people.

Rumbling… The now familiar sound of the carrier’s wheels.

As Eunha gets closer, Jeong So-ra stops her childish argument and bows her head.

“Haha… I’m sorry, Eunha. I showed you my ugly side.”

“I like it because you seem friendly. Can I go into the [Crack Field] right away?”

“Of course~. Since you have already received permission to enter, you can enter right away as long as your hunter ID is confirmed at the checkpoint.”

Truly a B-class hunter from a large guild. Work is done quickly.

Eun-ha expressed gratitude for Jeong So-ra’s sincerity and followed her, who claimed to be her guide, to the [Crack Ground].

Excited. Excited.

The closer you get to the [crack field], the faster your heart beats.

It is the sound of the anticipation in your heart becoming saturated and coming out.

Ban Ha-rin, who follows Eunha without making a single sound, observes Jeong So-ra’s back with a cold face.

Sigh…

And, the ‘Sword Demon’ who was standing next to Jeong So-ra,

Instead of following Jeong So-ra who was walking ahead of her, she walked side by side with Eunha and only touched the sleeves of her uniform.

“Hmm… I understand that you are still a D-class hunter. If anything happens in the [Crack Field], stay next to me. I will protect you.”

“Wow. Thank you.”

Aren’t you a D-class hunter too?

It’s so confident that it’s confusing.

Eunha entered the [Daemari Rift Center] with an unknown escort from the ‘Sword Demon’ who walked alongside her.

For a first meeting, it was quite an intense encounter.

… … .

… … .

Ban Harin and Jeong Sora,

And ‘Sword Demon’ Kim Sarang.

The [Crack Ground] that I entered with them was a mountain path full of trees.

Sunlight coming through the leaves.

However, the fog that fills the surrounding area limits the view of the galaxy.

Eunha took out a heavy titanium bat from a carry-on suitcase that was strapped on like a backpack and looked around.

“The fog is thick here at [Daemari Rift Ground], so please move carefully. We recommend that you always be aware of your surroundings to avoid being separated from your teammates.”

Unlike [Cheorwon Gyeokjang], which was as dark as night and used the blue light of the ‘crack’ as a light source, [Daemari Gyeokjang] is filled with thick fog in the gently sloping mountains.

Is the visibility distance approximately 50m?

It’s not that you can’t see completely, but it’s quite annoying.

“Is it okay for a D-class hunter to come to a place like this?”

“Fog interferes with visibility in the same way for monsters. If you are accompanied by a B-level or higher hunter with hunting abilities, a D-level hunter is a better place to gain experience.”

Jeong So-ra, who was ahead of Eunha’s question, answered.

Fight!

I feel a strong sense of relief as I watch her move forward, breaking the branches blocking her path with her hand.

The heading direction is the outskirts of the [crack field]. Within 3km from the entrance.

Safe distance when accompanied by a D-class hunter.

Jeong So-ra proceeded smoothly along the route she had prepared over the past few days, stopping occasionally to teach Eunha about the ecology of [Rifty Field] and the herbs that are good to collect.

“This is a plant called ‘Jarani Grass.’ [Crack plant] It is a weed that grows everywhere, so it is not profitable, but if you apply the finely ground soybean paste to the wound, you can get a good pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effect. I also often feel indebted to you.”

“Hmm. The one in the main seat is bigger.”

“It’s not an herb, so throw it away quickly. And most large plants have thorns and are poisonous, so don’t touch them.”

“Bigger is better.”

Kim Sa-rang, who had been nagging Jeong So-ra, trudged over to Eun-ha.

She tapped the long sword on her waist and got closer, gathering the weeds she was holding in one hand like a bouquet and handing them to Eunha.

“I came and picked it up.”

“Wow. Thank you.”

what. Are you asking me to throw away the trash?

Eunha, who thanked the ‘Geomgwi’, planted the weeds she had received as a gift on the floor and walked away.

“Eunha. There is a trap set by the hunter there. I’ll be there to help you, so dismantle the trap and rebuild it yourself.”

Ban Harin, who was following Eunha a few steps behind, discovered a trap hidden among the leaves and began a simple lesson.

Jeong So-ra provides information on things like traces of monsters and medicinal herbs.

Ban Harin explains information such as human traces and traps.

Eunha learned similar but conflicting information about the two people one by one and gradually adapted to the environment of [Daemari Crack Ground].

Because it is a suburban area with many hunters’ footprints, we haven’t encountered any monsters yet.

The fact that she was learning something made ‘D-Class Hunter Eunha’ happy.

Eunha, who succeeded in dismantling the trap following Ban Harin’s guidance, clenched her fists with a smile on her face.

Suddenly…

At that time, Kim Sarang, who was looking around from afar, suddenly pulled out her weapon and swung it at a nearby tree.

Ink-like black mana seemed to fly from the blade of the long sword, and with a cool cutting sound, a thick tree was cut at an angle and fell to the ground.

A skill that is hard to believe even from a D-class hunter.

Eunha, who was staring at Kim Sarang in a daze at the amazing sight, unconsciously curled up the titanium bat in her hand and squeezed it.

“Are there any stronger monsters? My sword wants blood.”

“Because one stone head is making a loud noise.”

“It seems that the monsters in the [Crack Field] were pressured by the appearance of the main body and ran away.”

Coo…

A tree broken in two falls.

Small monsters hiding everywhere run away due to the loud noise.

Eunha massaged the back of her neck as Kim Sarang glanced around as if bragging.

“I came and picked it up.”

Kim Sarang picked bright red fruit from a tree that had been broken in two and held it out to Eunha, feigning indifference.

Eunha thanked her as she adjusted her tight-fitting suit.

Okay.

I thought positively.

Even if you live like that, you are so talented that there is no need to say anything.

I felt like I knew a little bit why Jeong So-ra called her Doldae.

‘Ha… it’s peaceful. There are no monsters.’

A crack field surrounded by thick fog.

Eunha thought about the peaceful present while hiding a bit of regret.

… … .

… … .

Time passed.

Peacefully.

Suddenly…

How much time has passed since I came to [Crack Ground]?

I walked around the outskirts following Jeong So-ra’s guidance.

As I advanced through the foggy mountains, I learned knowledge about herbs and traps, and sometimes when I found traces of monsters, I followed those traces and ‘hunted’ the monsters that inhabited the [Daemari Crack Ground].

Jeong So-ra’s lecture, which generously revealed the know-how accumulated by [Changcheon Geomga], was of great help to Eunha.

Kim Sarang, who was also learning with Eunha, boredly picked her ears and stayed by Eunha’s side.

“This monster is a ‘tunnel erupting rabbit’. It usually hides in a tunnel, but when its prey passes by, it jumps out of the tunnel and pounces on it. Therefore, among hunters, they are called gushing rabbits, matting rabbits, and squirting rabbits with love and affection.”

Udukㅡ.

A rabbit monster with an enlarged forehead and hind legs.

Ban Harin, who broke the neck of the ‘squirting rabbit’ that rushed at him with one hand, continued his explanation.

Banharin’s fingers split the monster’s chest and pull out a small magic stone, and the cleanly extracted magic stones are piled up in her backpack.

After all, Banharin is a monster that has no need to fight?

“Good…”

“… … Of course, if you collide with a rabbit jumping out at slingshot speed, you’ll get cursed.”

Eunha, who was holding her throbbing left shoulder, looked down at the ‘Erupting Rabbit’ who had fallen on the floor and said.

A medium-sized rabbit the size of a human head.

The guy who had been hit several times with her titanium bat was letting out a pitiful cry.

Finally a successful monster hunt.

But I’m not very happy.

Suddenly…

“Build a fire. I will grill it and eat it.”

“Do you think it’s delicious?”

“You won’t know unless you try it.”

Kim Sarang, who cut the ‘Erupting Rabbit’ that came out of the rabbit hole in two with a single cut, asks a question with a dumb expression on her face.

… … .

Approximately 2 minutes.

The time it took for Eunha to kill a rabbit monster.

This is the result of using ‘body enhancement’ almost to its limit.

More than half of the consumed mana is quickly recovered by the [Self-Recovery] skill, and the throbbing pain in the shoulder after being hit by the jumping rabbit gradually subsides.

Compared to the ‘Bone Bumblebee’ I met at [Cheorwon Crack Market], it is a monster so insignificant that it makes me laugh.

But that persistent vitality cannot be laughed at.

Eunha once again felt that Ban Harin, who slaughtered a ‘bone bumblebee’ with just a sashimi knife, was amazing.

‘Something… isn’t working.’

Eunha thought of the [Red Woman] jigsaw in her carrier.

Could he have done a little better if he had used a jigsaw instead of a titanium bat?

I don’t know.

Eunha shook her head to shake off thoughts about the jigsaw.

‘It’s still worth doing. The jigsaw and flute are for emergencies. ‘I will beat them all with my might.’

Looking at Kim Sarang, a D-class hunter who can kill monsters with a single sword,

Eunha, smiling as usual, massaged the back of her sore neck.

“Is that bat your weapon? Even compared to the one on the main page, it’s a pretty good item.”

At that time, Kim Sarang, who had ripped the magic stone from the corpse of the ‘Erupting Rabbit’, approached Eunha.

She got closer, rubbing the blood on her black uniform with her hands.

Immediately, he points his finger at the monster that falls and flinches at Eunha’s feet.

“You’re still alive, but if you find it difficult to kill, I’ll help you.”

“It’s because I’m tired. You’ll be fine if you just rest a little.”

Breathing becomes more rapid due to ‘body strengthening’. The skin on the palms of the hands where the heavy titanium bat was wielded was peeled off and blood was flowing.

Kim Sarang checked Eunha’s condition with sharp eyes like knives and scratched the back of her head.

She looks back and forth between the ‘Eruption Rabbit’ she killed with a single sword and Eunha’s prey, which is still squirming on the ground, and then clears her throat.

“Hmm… I was watching from the side, but it was a very good move for a D-rank. It’s still very immature. There is a delusion in the pursuit of efficiency… Did you learn that from that ghost woman over there?”

“Ghost woman?… Yes. I learned it from Ban Harin.”

Trap…

One step closer.

The smell of the monster’s blood emanating from her taints my sense of smell.

“… … Are you hurt badly? His expression doesn’t look good.”

Did he discover something on Eunha’s face as she answered in a languid voice?

‘Sword Demon’ Kim Sa-Rang adjusted the long sword on her waist… then glanced at Scouter Jeong So-Ra who was far away,

I got down on one knee in front of Eunha and held her hand.

Looking down at Eunha’s palms, which had no calluses and the skin was peeled off and covered in blood,

I take out a potion from the inside pocket of my gi and pour it in without hesitation.

” Jeong So-ra, a thief, told me not to use it carelessly, but I want to use this potion for you.”

Is it because of [self-healing] or because of the potion?

Kim Sarang looked at Eunha’s palm, where the wound was healing in an instant, and smiled brightly.

‘He’s a kinder person than I thought.’

I should have told you that there is [self-recovery], so you can recover with a little rest.

However, the warmth that permeated with the potion covered Eunha’s mouth.

“… … Thank you.”

He barely caught even a small monster.

But it’s okay.

It got better.

Eunha, who had buried something deep in her heart, looked up at Kim Sa-rang with her usual languid smile.

“Sarang Kim is a kind person.”

“Huh?…… Uh, um… Please call me Sword Demon… No, please call me.”

“Yes, Mr. Sword Demon.”

‘Sword Demon’ Kim Sarang, who was looking at Eunha’s smiling face as if fascinated, answered with difficulty with the expression of a fresh-faced female college student.

The sharp, knife-like eyes gently curve to create a gentle slope.

Soon, Kim Sarang lets go of Eunha’s hand and turns her back on her, hurriedly running to where Jeong Sora is.

Heedless of the thick fog, he strides away from the galaxy.

thud!

I’m not sure, but I’m a very shy person.

Eunha stood up using a titanium bat as a walking stick.

I climbed the mountain for about 2 hours, but thanks to [self-recovery], I didn’t get tired.

I thought positively.

Even when I was an F-class hunter, didn’t I live without worrying about what other people thought?

It’s still the same now.

It’s slow, but let’s keep trying.

Eunha had confidence.

‘… Still, sometimes, I feel like cutting everything in sight with a jigsaw… no, what am I suddenly thinking about?’

A chill.

I shook off useless thoughts and came to my senses.

I was in a good mood because I was wondering something strange for no reason.

If I had ‘Fly’ or [Doll Girl] next to me, I would have hugged her as hard as I could and patted her on the stomach.

‘Well, okay. There don’t seem to be any more monsters nearby, so let’s quickly collect the magic stones and take them to Mr. Banharin.’

I looked around.

Ban Ha-rin discussing the next search route with Jeong So-ra.

Kim Sa-Rang walks up to the two people and begs them to bring a stronger monster.

Everyone’s eyes move away from Eunha for a moment.

I killed the monster and got some rest,

Is it time to move on?

The worry was short-lived.

Eunha bent down to collect the magic stone from the ‘Erupting Rabbit’ she had hunted.

… … .

“… … what. Where has everyone gone?”

And, immediately after taking the magic stone out of the monster’s chest and standing up with weak legs,

Eunha looked around the mountain where she was alone and made a puzzled expression.

… … .

… … .

『Crackling~.』

Overflowing with the innocent laughter of children,

The jigsaw that came to mind for a moment moves smoothly,

This is the sound of the real exploration of the galaxy beginning.