The S-Classes That I Raised [EN]: Chapter 518

516. Give Me More (2)

It was a desert. In the middle of a desolate sea of sand, two waiting rooms made of transparent walls were situated. I slightly raised my sunglasses under the blazing sun and looked beyond the walls. The distance between the two waiting rooms was about 200 meters. Thanks to that, I could clearly see each other’s expressions. Everyone was S-Class, after all. And I used Teacher Skill on Yoohyun.

‘Does the environment change every time?’

In the distance, two S-Classes stared back at us. Well, then. I firmly grabbed the box we had brought along and opened it. The expressions of the S-Classes, who were wondering what I was doing, became subtle for a moment.

“…Guns?”

I could even hear their voices. Even though item usage was restricted, I could understand them. Those S-Classes weren’t speaking in Korean, so was it Chatterbox’s service? One of the S-Classes sneered at the rifle in my hand.

“Wouldn’t a bow be better?”

“Don’t be too careless. His combat support was skillful compared to his experience.”

In the past, they would have just laughed, but taking down an SS-Class proactively in front of S-Classes definitely had an effect. I still couldn’t be more than support, though. Of course, even as support.

‘It would be different if it were Noah.’

Muu from the Japanese dungeon suddenly came to mind. If it were Noah now, he could probably create an organization like Medes [a powerful organization]. Of course, it wouldn’t be easy, and there was no need for Noah to take on such a burden.

“It’s a bolt-action rifle.”

I handed the rifle to Yoohyun. There were automatic ones too, but since this wasn’t dungeon byproduct farming, I wasn’t sure if they would work properly here, so I mainly brought manual ones made by Myungwoo. Just in case. If it works properly, I’ll have to bring a machine gun next time and spray it everywhere.

“Chief Song probably explained it to you.”

Yoohyun shook his head briefly.

“I only know that it’s slower than automatic.”

“Really? Well, there’s a limit to what you can explain with words.”

I thought he would have been taught in case he had to steal a gun, but I guess not. I helped Yoohyun hold the gun and take a stance.

“Hold this like this, yeah. Raise it and pull back—”

The S-Classes across from us were staring at me and Yoohyun, wondering what the heck we were doing. They had faces that said they couldn’t understand why I was teaching gun usage to Yoohyun, an S-Class Hunter.

“Can I just aim and shoot like this?”

“Yeah, good job. Good stance too. You can reload ammo from here.”

In addition to the rifle, I also packed a spare pistol and grenades. Of course, I clearly taught him how to use the grenades and the precautions. In the meantime, as before, a 10-minute timer appeared, and the S-Classes across from us began to prepare for battle.

Yoohyun also took out a bow and wire from his inventory, following his sword. It seemed like he was quite hurt last time, so he equipped as many weapons as possible.

“I don’t think we should rely too much on the inventory.”

“Right. We don’t know what will happen in the future. It’s better to carry even a dagger.”

The inventory was convenient, but if it was blocked, it was over. The 10 minutes passed quickly.

[All Awakened are being Unawakened.]

A message window appeared. The expressions of the S-Classes, who were preparing to attack us, went blank.

“Wh-what…….”

They stared blankly at the message window as if they couldn’t believe it, then looked at us with dazed eyes. I smiled brightly at them and raised the gun.

“This is a scam!”

With a cry full of resentment, the wall disappeared. Yoohyun, who had been aiming from the start, pulled the trigger. Bang! The gunshot rang out, and the S-Class Hunter, who was hit in the head accurately, disappeared on the spot. His skills are good, he’s good at everything.

“Yerim would be okay with this much.”

Even though it was a fake body, it was still directly killing a person, so I was worried, but the corpse disappeared before they could see anything too gruesome. It was even easier to watch with sunglasses on. If they were killed instantly without dragging it out, it would be suitable for middle schoolers under parental guidance.

Click, Yoohyun reloaded and aimed the gun. But the S-Class Hunter had already hidden behind a pile of sand. Their response is quick.

“You scammers!”

“Scam? I’m hurt. The conditions are the same.”

“You knew about this!”

“Too bad, but even if you didn’t know, the result would be the same. Now, look at this. A Hunter rifle that goes into the inventory! Although the item grade is low, it’s a weapon that can be used comfortably regardless of the Hunter’s grade. Magic bullets and bullets made from dungeon byproducts, both are compatible new products!”

“…….”

“Mass-produced sales are scheduled to begin soon at the Korean Hunter Market! It’s an attractive product that will be a good self-defense item not only for Hunters but also for those who have Awakened but haven’t obtained Hunter qualifications. Factory-made mass-produced ones are low-grade, but Golden Blacksmith’s handmade ones are expected to be up to mid-grade! Then you won’t be able to get them even if you want them.”

The S-Class was silent.

“How about it? Should I put you on the reservation list?”

“…N-no, that’s. …I don’t need it!”

The S-Class Hunter shouted. He seemed a little tempted. Well, it was still a useless weapon for high-grade Hunters. It was for mid- and low-grade Hunters and ordinary people.

I also took an automatic rifle and took a step forward.

“Hyung, be careful. Even if they’re Unawakened, their physique is different.”

“Well, they’re big. I wouldn’t be able to do anything if I got caught.”

Unlike Yoohyun, I couldn’t even compare. I could throw a bomb, but I deliberately approached. In the meantime, the S-Class dug out the sand and made a trench. After firing a warning shot, I opened my mouth.

“Come out peacefully.”

“You’re telling me to just get beaten and die.”

“Should I throw a grenade in? Instead of ending up buried in the sand, try to counterattack.”

Muttering sounds flowed out, and the S-Class raised both arms and stood up. He still had a resentful expression.

“I thought the contract not to reveal what happened here was to hide combat skills.”

“If you think about it, this is also a combat skill. What’s so special about skills? Setting up the stage and luring them in is also a skill.”

At my words, the S-Class widened his eyes slightly and then chuckled.

“That’s right, it used to be like that. Even just a few years ago, simple individual force wasn’t a big deal.”

Now, S-Class Hunters can sweep through not only mid- and low-grade dungeons but even A-Class dungeons alone. Originally, it was a group fight.

“Now it’s hard to think without grades.”

“Because power is the most intuitive ability.”

Not only in the old days but even in civilized times, most people shrink in front of opponents who are bigger and stronger than them and become relaxed in front of opponents who are smaller and weaker than them. It was an unavoidable thing because it was like a survival instinct.

“But if you want to live according to your instincts, you have to take off your clothes and go back to the wild.”

It’s hard to completely change even what you think inside. Instead, you just have to pretend you’re not, even on the outside. Even Yoohyun, who is hard to call human, is doing social life on the outside. Sung Hyunjae is also pretending to be a gentleman to the outside world. At least wear clothes. If you take off all your underwear and walk around, it’s just unsightly.

The S-Class stared at me intently.

“There may be people like Chief Han even among F-Classes.”

“It would be nice if you thought that way. High-grade Hunters underestimate the lower grades too much. They’ll get bitten.”

“Like now.”

The S-Class’s head nodded slightly. A rat is still a rat to a lion. But if you get bitten hard once, other rats will look a little different. In the past, you would have stepped on them without thinking, but now you’re a little wary and avoid them.

It’s hard to change suddenly with just me. But the most difficult thing is the beginning. It’s not for nothing that they say the beginning is half the battle. If even the slightest bit of the end changes, the rest of the whole also has the possibility of changing.

“If you’re thinking of attending the party, contact me, Mr. Lawrence. There will be plenty of invitations.”

It would be nice if someone who doesn’t seem to be on Chatterbox’s side would attend. I lightly pulled the trigger. The automatic rifle worked perfectly. But unlike last time, I wasn’t immediately transferred to the waiting room. Only Mr. Lawrence disappeared, and instead, a message window appeared.

[If both winning team members survive, each will be awarded one gold coin. If one remains, three gold coins will be awarded.]

Well, this is… Could it be that the remaining two are supposed to kill each other? As soon as that thought crossed my mind, I threw myself.

At the same time as I fell flat on the sand.

Bang!

The bullet that passed through the spot where I was standing was buried in the sand. I saw the sunglasses that had been knocked off rolling away. Yoohyun, that guy. I hurriedly raised my upper body and lifted my head, and my brother smiled and raised the bolt handle.

“Hey, you.”

“Don’t you like it?”

“If I say I don’t like it, will you obediently put down the gun?”

“Yeah, of course. But you do like it, don’t you.”

He was asking, but he had an expression that was sure of my answer. Of course.

“I would have shot too if I were you.”

Three and two. If you can trust the other person, there’s no need to hesitate. Also, I already received it, so it’s Yoohyun’s turn this time. My brother knew very well that I would come to that conclusion.

As soon as my answer fell, Yoohyun’s finger pulled the trigger without hesitation. Immediately after, everything went dark.

A fluffy bed. No, it felt like I was lying on a mass of water that was so fluffy that I was sinking into it. I blinked my eyes, and I saw a dark space.

‘…Huh?’

It didn’t seem like the waiting room.

“Yoohyun?”

I called out, just in case, but there was no answer. It was then. A black veil spread out as if seeping through the darkness. In the middle of it, a pure white mask floated up, and a skinny body appeared as if squeezing out from the mud.

Chatterbox.

Ash-like petals fell in droves.

“What are you doing.”

My heart was beating fast, but my voice flowed out fairly calmly. Chatterbox bowed to me. The long body bent like a street lamp.

[As per the contract, I cannot touch you.]

Chatterbox said with a polite gesture. The painted mouth shape on the mask curved thinly like a crescent moon.

[It’s just that it was a slightly more interesting sight than I thought. The sight of you struggling so hard.]

“I told you, spectators are not allowed.”

[I have not seen or heard any meaningful information.]

My [redacted]. He whispered in a language I couldn’t understand. I reached out my hand in a dirty mood. Chatterbox couldn’t lay a finger on me, or the people who participated in this game, but I could. My hand touched the white mask.

“I came this far thanks to that struggle. Eating away at the Transcenders one by one.”

I dug into Diarma and learned about the white bird and the tree where snow falls. I also learned how to create monsters. Thanks to that, the Changeling was born, and Korea became the safest.

I obtained my brother’s weapon, Yerim’s spirit, and the Mana Spring, among many other things, in the dungeon that was transformed by the King of No Harm’s intervention. Thanks to her magic stone… I was able to see my brother for a moment.

So.

“Chatterbox. If I tear you apart, won’t I be able to get everything I want?”

To bring back my brother and live peacefully in a safe world. I grabbed the end of the mask.

“You said you would make me a substitute for the King of No Harm. Well, fine. But give me everything you have too.”

A low laugh was heard. The area under the mask trembled slightly, making an unpleasant noise. It was mocking. Yeah, it’s good for me if you’re so relaxed. What I want is in such a high place that I need a huge footstool.

I put strength into my hand and took off the mask. The laughter grew louder. There was nothing to see. Ink-like darkness scattered, and when I opened my eyes again, I was inside the opaque waiting room.

“Yoohyun!”

“Yeah, Hyung.”

My brother was right next to me. It was like I had a short nightmare. What did that Chatterbox guy really come for? Was it just a simple provocation? I got up and looked at Yoohyun.

“What happened?”

“I shot Hyung and was immediately transferred to the waiting room. Hyung was asleep, and I received three gold coins.”

It was the same as when it was my turn. The exit was also open. I took a long breath. Yoohyun looked at me, trying to gauge my mood, but instead of asking what was wrong, he opened his arms.

“Should I give you a hug?”

A laugh naturally escaped. Yeah, I said, and hugged my brother back.

“…Did it hurt a lot?”

“No, I couldn’t even feel it properly. And how much experience do I have? That’s nothing.”

At the words to go out, Yoohyun grabbed the handle of the large box and lifted it. Outside, two S-Classes were waiting for us, having come out first. Mr. Lawrence had an understanding expression, but the other one had a very angry face.

“To deceive us!”

The S-Class took a step towards me threateningly, and at the same time, Yoohyun moved. The tip of his foot, which stretched out at a speed that was difficult to catch up with even for the same S-Class, strongly struck the opponent’s knee. At the same time, the sword, still in its scabbard, struck the S-Class’s shoulder as if pressing down on it.

In an instant, the S-Class, who had knelt down with a thud, tried to resist, but before that, the blade slid out of the scabbard that was pressing down on his shoulder. The S-Class stopped moving, grinding his teeth at the cold sensation pressed against his neck.

“If you say I deceived you, I’m a little sorry, but the result would have been the same even if you had just charged at me.”

“You’re in this state now, aren’t you?” At my words, the S-Class’s expression crumpled. Yoohyun was originally strong enough to be difficult to deal with for most S-Classes, but after taking the Elder’s lessons, his movements became even cleaner. After-school lessons are really good.

“Let him go.”

Thud, the sword that had been pulled out by about a third went back into its scabbard, and Yoohyun stepped back with a precise motion and stood next to me. The S-Class glared at me and Yoohyun alternately, feeling wronged.

“…To see the Haeyeon Guild Leader acting like a trained dog.”

The S-Class muttered quietly, retreating as if he couldn’t handle it. Yoohyun didn’t show any reaction, so he raised his voice even more.

“Even showing his belly—”

“Stop it.”

Mr. Lawrence grabbed the S-Class’s shoulder and stopped him. Then, he bowed to us and tried to take his colleague out. The S-Class pretended to resist, then turned around as if he couldn’t bear it. What a funny guy.

“Are you going to let him go like this? He insulted you.”

“I’ll catch him if Hyung is bothered by it.”

“Aren’t you bothered?”

“Considering the characteristics of dogs and the relationship with Hyung, it doesn’t feel like an insult. It’s just a simple fact. I know he insulted me, though.”

Well… Thinking about it, it was funny to use a dog as an insult.

“Of course, I’m responding when I have to respond as the Haeyeon Guild Leader.”

“So you don’t care personally.”

“Most of it is false and doesn’t affect me at all. But I understand that Hyung can be affected. People are said to be affected even by complete strangers… Hyung is like that, and I am affected by Hyung, so…….”

“Just do what’s comfortable for you. I have parts that you didn’t even think about, and so does the Haeyeon Guild.”

Seok Sookyung would take care of smoothing things over even if Yoohyun made a mistake. I took both invitations that were on the table. I checked my phone, wondering if I should stop here today or pull out one more team before dinner, and a text message had arrived.

[Would you come to my room?]

The number was Chief Song’s, but it seemed like Sung Hyunjae was the sender. Hasn’t he received his new phone yet?