The S-Classes That I Raised [EN]: Chapter 499

497. So, Put Them Out (4)

My plan was simple. First, show the high-ranking Hunters gathered in the hall that I was not to be trifled with, even without the protection of an S-Rank Hunter. That part was successful. And next, directly demonstrate my practical abilities… or so it was supposed to be.

“Sweety, a present!”

Before I knew it, Liete appeared and threw a large clam at Kang Soyoung. Kang Soyoung caught it, opened it, and smiled brightly.

“It’s a blue pearl!”

“Where’s my brother? Honey, a present too!”

Yuhyun caught the flying clam instead and opened it. A pink pearl was nestled inside. I don’t like pink. More than that, I gestured for Liete to come closer.

“What’s that?”

I whispered, and Liete grinned.

“A monster.”

No, I know it’s a monster, but. It was a monster I didn’t remember.

To leave a lasting impression on the Hunters, combat was the best way, no matter what. So, I gave Liete a wide-ranging bait and asked her to lure some monsters from the surrounding sea. Like in Hong Kong, there were dungeons in the Japanese sea, of course, and since it was a much larger country than Hong Kong, there were even more.

Dungeons appeared in places with many people, so even in the sea, most were created on the coast, but occasionally, some were not discovered in the deep sea and exploded. Fortunately, most of the monsters from dungeons that exploded in the sea didn’t come ashore. Some couldn’t.

I told her to lure those quietly lurking monsters, but that thing.

‘…Doesn’t seem like an S-Rank.’

Could it be an SS-Rank that I missed back then? When the King of Innocence intervened in the Black Cow Forest dungeon, many SS-Rank monsters appeared in Japan. We lured and killed all the ones wandering on land at that time, but if there was a water-type SS-Rank that appeared in the sea from the beginning. So, if I didn’t even know that thing had appeared.

‘I was just going to put out a few S-Rank monsters and say, ‘Guests, please stay still~’ and take care of them…….’

Life never goes as planned. More than that, what kind of monster is that? A giant turtle?

“That thing is definitely not an S-Rank!”

Shyboy shouted. He must have encountered the monster while trying to leave the island.

“Is it one of the SS-Rank monsters that appeared in Japan?”

“If it’s water-type, we wouldn’t have been able to find it until now. But why did it suddenly appear?”

No, that’s. I didn’t mean for this to happen.

“Maybe it felt threatened because so many S-Rank Hunters gathered.”

Let’s just say that.

“Then CEO Han Yoojin can use that simp skill.”

…Simp skill? Are you talking about the skill I used when I caught the SS-Rank monster? I only told the truth back then. I even only talked about how grateful I was as a brother, and I didn’t even bring up his strengths as a Hunter. But why is that simping? It’s unfair.

“Simp skill?”

Another Hunter was puzzled, and another Hunter had a knowing look. It wasn’t like only one or two people were there when our kid used his skill, so it must have spread to some extent. There were enough people, so if I used that skill, I could easily catch one SS-Rank monster. But that’s too wasteful.

“Is there something wrong with my ears?”

I stared straight at the Hunter who first brought up my skill and deliberately spoke louder.

“It sounds like an S-Rank Hunter is saying they’re going to pass the monster on to an F-Rank, but surely not.”

Surely, surely, suuurely. S-Ranks have their pride, surely not. At my words, the S-Rank Hunter flinched and shook his head.

“That’s not it, no, in the first place, the Haeyeon Guild Leader did the fighting after the skill was used.”

“I was right next to him. The situation was urgent at the time, so I took a risk. But in a place where dozens of S-Rank Hunters are gathered…….”

I let out a long sigh as if I was truly dumbfounded. At my words, the Hunter was flustered, and the people who agreed with the idea of using the simp, no, our kid’s skill, also avoided my gaze.

“Of course, I wouldn’t want to put CEO Han Yoojin in danger—”

“But you know what!”

I clapped my hands to change the atmosphere.

“First of all, aren’t they my guests? As the host, I never said I would stop the monsters, but I can’t just pretend I don’t know.”

With those words, I held out my hand to Yuhyun. Yuhyun handed me the communicator.

“The schedule has changed a bit. Yeah, come down with Noah.”

I smiled and said, “Everyone, please wait a moment.” In the meantime, all the small monsters around had been hunted. And Yerim, who was standing below me, to my left and right, as if protecting me, whispered softly so that I could see her better as I stood on the flower bed.

“Uncle, this time it’s me, me.”

Han Yuhyun did it last time, and this is the sea, so, she argued, but I’m sorry.

“I’ll try not to use it if possible. If I have to use it, of course, I’ll ask Yerim, but.”

It’s impossible for me to catch an SS-Rank monster alone. I can only play a role as a support or more. But even if I’m supporting the battle in the same way, there’s a big difference between actively participating and just using a skill and stepping back.

Especially if it’s our kid’s skill, it’s not just a simple support that doesn’t require any judgment from the skill user, it’s closer to an item that you just use. That wouldn’t do right now.

I had to show that I was leading the situation.

“Yuhyun, make sure no suspicious people approach me.”

Even if it’s extreme. I didn’t say the words behind because Yerim was there. But my brother would have understood. Now that I’m out of the hall, I have to be careful of Park Hayul’s nonsense…scheming, anyway.

“Oh? It’s the blacksmith.”

Myungwoo came out with Noah. People were buzzing, and Liete threw the remaining pearl clams at Noah, regardless.

“Present!”

Noah received the clams familiarly. Liete bullied her brother a lot, but she always brought him presents when she went somewhere far away. There were many strange things that were hard to deal with. I think she cares about Noah… I think so.

“What’s that stain?”

Myungwoo, who approached me, asked.

“I spilled some alcohol.”

Come to think of it, Sung Hyunjae wasn’t visible. Did he go to change his clothes? I spilled quite a bit.

Myungwoo took out a weapon from his inventory. It was none other than Parmini’s Ice Tree Spear. The basic shape was similar to before, but it had a darker blue color. Inside the jewel given by the Mermaid Queen, there was a white moving mist.

Myungwoo handed me the spear.

[Ice Tree Spear Blooming in the Deep Sea – SS-Rank

A spear made by a skilled craftsman from an old ice tree branch. The power of the owner of the deep sea and the power of the Innocuous Clan are mixed and imbued. The balance of the two seas is not right.]

The rank went up, and the name changed too. It was now the Ice Tree Spear Blooming in the Deep Sea, but it sometimes turned into the Ice Tree Spear Entwined with Innocence. While upgrading the spear, the Mermaid Queen’s jewel, which was originally just a decoration, was completely assimilated with the spear. However, the balance of power between the deep sea and innocence was not right, so it was not yet possible to use both powers at once.

Myungwoo said that Yerim would have to lead the way for the two seas’ powers contained in the spear to harmonize. If the owner of the spear could perfectly handle the two powers, they would naturally blend together.

‘Then the rank could go up again, he said.’

People’s eyes gathered on the spear in my hand. Everyone knew that Myungwoo made the S-Rank Ice Tree Spear. I raised the spear as if to show off and handed it to Yerim. Yerim floated lightly into the air and received the spear. And smiled brightly. The long spear spun once at Yerim’s fingertips, emitting a subtle blue light.

“It’s a real SS-Rank!”

At Yerim’s shout, surprised voices popped out from here and there.

“SS-Rank?!”

“Wasn’t it S-Rank?”

The only SS-Rank weapon known to the world was still the Elegant Searcher’s Chain. There may be more unrevealed weapons like Yuhyun’s Ruler’s Sword, but officially, the Ice Tree Spear would be the second SS-Rank weapon.

“I remember Parmini’s Ice Tree Spear was definitely S-Rank.”

A Hunter who couldn’t overcome his curiosity stepped forward and asked. His gaze went to Yerim and then down to Myungwoo.

“But the fact that it became SS-Rank, is it possible to raise the rank of a weapon?”

He’s quick to notice. At those words, the Hunters began to become even more agitated. Myungwoo nodded quietly and answered.

“Yes, it is possible.”

Desire began to cloud the eyes that were flocking in. Most S-Rank Hunters have an S-Rank weapon. But SS-Rank weapons are different. The S-Rank Hunters began to look at each other. They swallowed hard, unable to step forward easily. In the midst of that, Myungwoo continued to explain leisurely.

“With my abilities, I can’t create a new SS-Rank weapon yet. But it is possible to upgrade an S-Rank weapon. I can’t guarantee that it will be upgraded to SS-Rank one hundred percent, but the performance will definitely increase. At least the highest grade of S-Rank, a pseudo-SS-Rank.”

The surroundings were silent. The Hunters listened to Myungwoo’s words like gentle sheep. First Korea, second Korea. It had no real impact on other countries. So, if they had the third SS-Rank weapon, they would be able to gain a firm advantage in the Hunter world of that country.

Fierce gazes were exchanged between the Hunters of their own country and the Hunters of neighboring countries. They were clearly showing the spirit of hindering others if they couldn’t have it themselves.

“Here’s an equipment upgrade application ticket.”

He took out a piece of paper from his inventory with a flourish. Eyes that seemed to pierce through the paper stabbed in.

“Originally, it was a special product to be unveiled around the last day, but the situation has changed. Ah, of course, you have to prepare the materials and costs. This is only a priority application ticket. As you know, our famous Hunter Yoo Myungwoo doesn’t take requests well.”

He definitely won’t do it for free.

“But if you have this, you can entrust your weapon right away, immediately, instantly!”

Even this alone is great. As befits S-Rank Hunters with overflowing money, they lightly accepted the idea of paying for the upgrade.

“The condition is simple. The SS-Rank estimated monster that has appeared now, stop there! If you move arbitrarily, you will be disqualified.”

Some of the S-Rank Hunters who were about to run without listening to my words stopped abruptly. They listen well. Being like this makes me feel like a truly fierce kindergarten teacher. S-Ranks are cheeping.

“As the host of the gathering, I will give the equipment upgrade application ticket as a prize to the person who deals with the SS-Rank monster that is interfering with the gathering. Calm down and listen to all the conditions. Don’t take out your weapons yet!”

There are too many kids, it’s hard. The class is over capacity.

“It’s hard to check the contribution to the hunt if you all rush in, so it’s better to move in teams. Up to three S-Ranks are allowed per team. If you’re confident, you can go alone. There are no restrictions for A-Ranks and below. And the important order is.”

I took out a notepad and pen from my inventory. I wrote the numbers 1 to 10 on each piece of paper and held them up like a fan.

“We’re going to have an auction~”

Auction? Voices of doubt popped out from here and there. Would I give it away for free?

“Each team is given thirty minutes. If you fail to complete the attack within the time or are seriously injured, the turn will go to the next team. If the monster is not defeated by team 10, team 1 will have another chance.”

If you are confident in finishing it in one go, number 1 is advantageous, if you want to face a monster with a little less power, the middle is advantageous, and if you think the opponent is formidable, the latter half is advantageous.

“If you fail even after two rounds, the order will be given to the remaining people. At this time, we will do a special free lottery.”

There are a total of 600 minutes, so it will be about ten hours, around dawn tomorrow. I held up only the number 1 paper high with my other hand.

“Cash and real estate, dungeon management rights are possible! Items are preferred! Equipment is A-Rank or higher, consumables are S-Rank or higher only~ Number 1, who wants to try first!”

I fluttered the paper. Number 1 is actually a bit disadvantageous. 30 minutes may not be enough to catch an S-Rank boss monster. But the right to challenge itself is only 10 tickets.

“One million dollars!”

The first guest has arrived. One million dollars is about one billion won. It’s small change for an S-Rank, stingy, stingy.

“One and a half million.”

How petty. If I had known this would happen, I would have put in a decoy.

“Ten million!”

“Yes, ten million. It’s still snack money for the kids~”

Put up some items, put up some items. Then Moon Hyuna raised her hand high.

“Ten million and the Summer Mini Lake!”

The Summer Mini Lake was a consumable S-Rank item that created a lake of the size desired by the user within a radius of 1 kilometer. The maintenance period is one day, so you might wonder where to use it, but it could be very useful depending on the opponent monster and dungeon terrain.

“An S-Rank item has come out! Guild Leader Ziman Breaker can’t participate. It’ll feel like a decoy. I’m sorry, but aim for the free lottery.”

“That’s too much, CEO Han. Shouldn’t you treat people you know better?”

Moon Hyuna grumbled but nodded in agreement. Thanks to that.

“Ten million and Tilnisol’s A-Rank Dagger.”

People started putting up items. Ms. Hyuna must have deliberately intervened.

“Thirty million, an A-Rank antidote and an A-Rank bow have come out~ Is there anything else?”

A bow is good. I should check the performance and tell Yerim to use it as a sub-weapon if it suits her. A-Rank antidotes were also valuable items. The more consumable high-grade items, the better. Even if I have them, I can’t follow them when attacking dungeons.

Number 1 was successfully bid at a relatively low price. But number 2 was.

“Number 2, you can watch the number 1 battle, grasp the monster’s information, and then challenge!”

Of course, it was more popular than number 1. In the heated atmosphere, the number 2 challenge ticket was sold for 50 million, two S-Rank consumable items, and two A-Rank equipment, and the next number 3 was.

“Number 3, perfect for getting a free ride! It gets precarious if you go further back than this~”

It hit 100 million dollars in cash alone. Of course, the value of the items was higher than the cash.

“S-Rank ring! Is there anything else? No? Then number 3, Mr. Alberto from Italy, is the successful bidder!”

The middle number 4 and even number 5 were successfully bid at high prices. Cautious Hunters preferred the later numbers. Since it’s only 30 minutes, if they think the time is not enough, they will hope that their turn will come again, and there will definitely be Hunters who will retreat after dealing with the opponent roughly. So even up to number 10, the prices were higher than expected.

“The last number 10 has been successfully bid!”

It was hard to suppress the corners of my mouth from rising on their own. Oh my, thank you. It’s completely in the black. Even.

‘The probability of successfully hunting the monster is extremely low.’

Judging from its size and shape, it was likely to be a defensive type like the giant toad from before. Then it would be almost impossible to attack with the attack power of an S-Rank. Even with some support, it would be difficult to inflict fatal damage unless the attack power was doubled like my skill.

And if it was just a large S-Rank, even if they received the equipment upgrade ticket, they wouldn’t be able to use it for the time being. Because SS-Rank magic stones are needed to upgrade SS-Rank equipment.

The best thing would be for us to take care of it, saying, ‘It can’t be helped,’ as the former. Killing two birds with one stone.

‘My conscience is a little sore.’

But just in case.

“Please follow the order well, follow the rules well, and good luck!”

If you succeed, we will cooperate cleanly and give you a bonus. Fighting!