I Became The Rankers’ Number One Pick [EN]: Chapter 179

179.

Since [Lamp Genie] has been activated at Affinity Level 1, achieving Level 2 should be possible.

So, I need to steer the conversation effectively.

“I cleared my entire morning to meet Hunter Park Seo-ah. What brings you here?”

Indeed, Song Jin-ah genuinely wanted to recruit Park Seo-ah.

“I came to thank you.”

“For what?”

Seo-ah stood and bowed politely.

“Thank you for saving Geon-woo. You saved his life, and I felt I hadn’t properly thanked you, so I wanted to see you personally.”

Song Jin-ah was taken aback by Seo-ah’s sincere gratitude.

“That’s…”

Strictly speaking, Song Jin-ah didn’t save Park Seo-ah’s brother out of pure altruism. She had never saved anyone, including Park Geon-woo, simply out of kindness.

Whenever Song Jin-ah used her healing skills outside of raids, there was always a price to be paid. It was a matter of principle for Song Jin-ah, who never wanted to be at a disadvantage.

In Park Geon-woo’s case, she didn’t receive immediate compensation, but she willingly intervened, thinking it would be beneficial to have Park Seo-ah indebted to her.

However, because she was so calculating, Song Jin-ah rarely received genuine gratitude even after saving someone.

She believed that since the other party had paid a corresponding price, that was sufficient.

Song Jin-ah ran a hand through her hair and sighed.

“You really know how to make things complicated for me, Hunter Park Seo-ah.”

Her expression seemed troubled yet not entirely displeased.

No, she seemed pleased and a little embarrassed. I could tell without using [Emotional Transfer].

“…It’s not like I did it as a charity case. I was clearly thinking of you.”

“I figured. So, would you give me a tour of the Angel Guild today? With the Guild Leader herself?”

Song Jin-ah stood abruptly, staring at Park Seo-ah with disbelief.

“Are you giving our Angel Guild a chance? To recruit you?”

“It’s not quite that dramatic, but it’s true that my curiosity has been piqued.”

Song Jin-ah grabbed Seo-ah’s hands, openly delighted. Seeing her like this, Song Jin-ah was quite charming.

“Great! To properly introduce the guild… I’ll have to clear my afternoon schedule.”

It was a shame that she usually maintained a poker face with such large eyes and cherry-like lips; although, a beauty was beautiful no matter what she did.

Watching Song Jin-ah rush to the secretary’s office, Seo-ah smiled quietly.

I couldn’t just use [Lamp Genie] and ask her what her wish was out of the blue.

To approach her even remotely naturally, we needed to spend time together.

Of course, if [Lamp Genie] really caused some change in Song Jin-ah, she would inevitably notice to some extent.

‘Hmm, I might have to bend the truth a little.’

Song Jin-ah, who had returned, linked arms with Seo-ah in a friendly manner.

“Let’s go, then. I’ll give you a proper tour of the Angel Guild today.”

Seo-ah followed Song Jin-ah.

While waiting for the elevator, Song Jin-ah suddenly asked, as if curious.

“But how did you end up getting involved with those monsters—I mean, S-Class Hunters—in the first place?”

Seo-ah looked at her blankly, as if asking what she meant, and Song Jin-ah gave her an affectionate smile.

“No, I’m just envious. I wish I had met them sooner.”

“I met Hunter Yoo Ji-an during the Gate Break [a phenomenon where monsters emerge from another dimension] when she saved me. I met Hunter Baek Eun-hee at the Hunter Association afterward. Both of them recognized that I was a bit unique right away.”

And they immediately stormed into the association. It feels like a long time ago, even though it was only a few months ago.

That’s probably because so much has happened since then.

The first place Song Jin-ah took Park Seo-ah was the training room.

It was divided into two spaces.

One was a physical training room similar to any guild, and the other was a skill training room.

Other guilds also have skill training rooms, of course, but they are more like physical training rooms made sturdier to prevent the building from being damaged during combat using skills.

But the Angel Guild’s skill training room was different.

“You know that our guild has more healing and support types than other guilds, right?”

I was definitely interested. Seo-ah was also an S-Class supporter, closer to the support type if classified.

It was true that I felt disappointed because most guild training programs were geared towards combat types.

As if sensing Seo-ah’s feelings, Song Jin-ah smiled contentedly and led her into the skill training room.

There were two types of skill training rooms. One clearly looked like a sparring room, and the other was divided into several small spaces like a reading room. There were two hunters inside each small space.

As Seo-ah looked curious, Song Jin-ah proudly explained, as if she had been waiting for it.

“There’s a combat power measuring device inside. It’s made of magic stones.”

Song Jin-ah opened the door of a small training room. The two hunters who were training inside stepped back, startled.

“Guild Leader?”

“Ah, we have a guest. I’ll just explain for a moment and leave.”

“Should we leave?”

“No, wait a moment, it’ll be quick.”

Song Jin-ah rather put them forward and said.

“If possible, would you show our guest your training?”

The two Angel Guild members looked at each other and nodded.

One stood in front, and the other stood behind. Just before using a combat skill, the person behind cast a buff.

Thwack!

As soon as they attacked the sandbag under the magic stone, the strength of the force appeared on the screen as a numerical value.

<334>

They continuously cast buffs again and attacked the magic stone without rest.

<333, 335, 340, 360>

“Oh, 360! New record! Did you see that? Remember the timing?”

The hunter who kept attacking looked back at the hunter who cast the buff and said.

Seo-ah, who was watching them, nodded.

“One is a combat type, and the other is a support type.”

“That’s right. The efficiency varies depending on what timing and how the support-type hunter provides support, and how the combat-type hunter who receives it uses their power.”

It would definitely be helpful. However, it wasn’t very helpful for Seo-ah’s buff skills.

Seo-ah’s buff skill set of three had a fairly long duration, so she could just cast them in advance. It wasn’t the type that changed greatly depending on the timing either.

However, it seemed like it would be good practice to develop the agility to cast skills efficiently in sudden crisis situations.

Above all, I liked that there was a training room specifically designed for support types.

“That’s a good method.”

“Would Hunter Park Seo-ah like to try it too?”

“Ah, you are Hunter Park Seo-ah! I was wondering!”

The combat-type hunter greeted her happily after hearing Seo-ah’s name.

“I’m a fan of Hunter Park Seo-ah! It’s an honor to meet you in person like this!”

“A fan… Thank you.”

The combat-type hunter looked at Seo-ah with sparkling eyes. The support-type hunter also had expectant eyes.

It’s a bit difficult to say no when they’re looking at me like that. It’s okay to use my buff skills since they’re already public.

Seo-ah stepped forward.

“Then I’ll cast it once.”

“Yes!”

The combat-type hunter stepped forward. Currently, Seo-ah’s buffs, [Fighting], which increases strength and agility, and [Love Yourself], which increases mental strength and magic power, were at Level 4.

Both Level 4 and Level 3 increase stats by 20% and have a duration of 2 hours. However, unlike Level 3, Level 4 can be cast on multiple people simultaneously.

There was a downside.

In this case, there was no need for it to last long, and there was no need for multiple people. But since the mana consumed per cast was the same, it was a waste.

As soon as the signal sounded, Seo-ah went behind the combat-type hunter, lightly touched their shoulder, and cast only [Fighting]. It would be enough for a close combat type.

The combat-type hunter, who flew away, punched the sandbag.

<411>

“411! It’s over 400!”

Clap clap clap-

Song Jin-ah, who was on one side, clapped.

“As expected, amazing. Then, shall we go to the next place?”

After briefly admiring, Song Jin-ah didn’t drag out the time any longer.

She seemed to know that this method wouldn’t be of much help to Seo-ah since she had already experienced Seo-ah’s buffs.

“Train hard.”

“Yes, thank you!”

Seo-ah greeted them and followed Song Jin-ah to the next place. This time, she took her to the sparring room that she had glimpsed earlier.

Here, too, four people were facing each other in teams of two.