The S-Classes That I Raised [EN]: Chapter 80

80. The Demon King’s Spinning Wheel (1)

I wanted to rush out of the hospital right away, but everyone advised me to rest for one more day, just in case, so I postponed my discharge until tomorrow.

– Peep peep.

A tiny beak firmly grips a puzzle piece, and it toddles over to place it in the right spot. As the rabbit picture on the right side of the puzzle is completed, Peep seems moved, gazing at its creation. Of course, I was touched too.

“Our Peep is such a genius.”

“Anyone can do a picture puzzle. It’s only 100 pieces.”

Yerim, who was sitting on the chair next to the bed, said nonchalantly.

“Only? Peep is still young, you know? This is recommended for ages 5 and up.”

Peep really seems to be smart. …Sometimes it does silly things, though. To be exact, it’s a bit erratic. Sometimes it’s calm, smart, and doesn’t obsess over food, but other times it can’t see the glass and bumps into it, and it screams for food.

‘Could it be multiple personalities, or rather, avian [bird] personalities?’

Smart Peep and dumb… gluttonous Peep.

It was a plausible story. There are monsters with more than two heads, each with its own personality. Even Rauchitas had three heads and used different curse poison skills, making it even more difficult.

‘There were definitely new bird monsters that were normal as chicks but grew two heads as they matured.’

Honestly, it’s ugly… no, our Peep would be cute even with two heads. Hmm.

“Peep, you don’t necessarily have to grow up. Can’t your dad feed you?”

– Peep!

You don’t have to grow. There’s no need to grow up anyway. I don’t even know the growth conditions, and skills don’t work on it, so let’s just live like this.

I stroked Peep and looked at the status window I had turned on next to me. To be exact, it was the My Kid skill application window: (Han Yoohyun-S), (Peace-S). No changes to either.

It means they’re safe, but seeing Han Yoohyun’s name again makes me angry inside.

“Han Yoohyun, you son of a bitch.”

“If the Guild Leader is a son of a bitch, then the uncle who is his brother is also… no, he’s not.”

Yerim fans me with her hand as if to calm me down.

“I’ve said it many times, but nothing will happen. He took two Gate Stones with him, so if he can’t handle it, he’ll come back.”

I know. I know, but it still pisses me off. There’s a limit to suffering when you’re young. Damn it, even if he’s a hotshot S-Class Hunter, he’s not immortal, so why is he volunteering for danger? He overturned the safely prepared strategy and crawled in, damn it, really.

“Han Yoohyun, you crazy bastard.”

“Uncle, take a deep breath. Deeply, inhale, exhale— inhale, exhale—”

Even though I didn’t think it was that serious, I took a long breath in and out. I feel a little better.

“Yerim, you’ve been getting calls since earlier, don’t you have to answer them?”

I asked, watching the phone thrown on the table flashing.

“It’s okay. It’s the Association, the Association.”

“Shouldn’t you answer it?”

“No. I’m the easiest target, so they’re just nagging me. This time, an A-Class dungeon jumped to S-Class. Of course, the Association is in an uproar. But besides the uncle who was mentioned and the healthy uncle who didn’t properly participate in the battle, I’m the easiest target, so they’re bothering me to tell them in detail. It’s annoying.”

Come to think of it, the Association must have its own problems. A dungeon’s rank suddenly jumping means that the safety of the hunters cannot be guaranteed.

“They haven’t made any related announcements yet, have they?”

“They seem to want to sew up the mouths of those who know? They can’t do it because the opponents are S-Class hunters. If they were mid- to low-level hunters, they might have buried them in the mountains.”

Would they really go that far?

“Oh, what compensation did you get, Uncle?”

Yerim asks, her eyes shining.

“I got the SS-Class Mermaid Queen Earrings of the Azure Wave (滄浪) [Azure Wave means blue or blue-green wave]. This one, this one.”

The elegant blue gem earrings dangling from her ears sway gently with her nod.

SS-Class equipment, that’s good. If you catch a Class 1, SS-Class monster, there is a high probability of getting an SS-Class item, but it’s not 100%. You might get a special item, material, or consumable item instead of equipment.

“It has magic power, mental power stats, and a skill that allows freedom of movement in the water. Also, the effects of water and ice attribute skills are increased by 30% in the water!”

“That’s amazing! There won’t be any hunters who can keep up with you underwater, right?”

“Right? Underwater battles are usually unpopular, but I’m going to sweep them all. I’ll be able to pay off my debt quickly!”

She grins, looking like she’s about to die of happiness. If the effect of ice skills is increased by 30% underwater, I should quickly raise my cold resistance level. If I add buffs and enhancements, it would have to be S-Class to handle it.

I told Yerim the precautions and asked.

“Have you heard what anyone else got?”

“Of course, they don’t tell me easily. Hyunah unnie [older sister] is definitely hiding something good. I don’t know about the Guild Leader of Sesung, and our Guild Leader is already pissed off, so I don’t know. Sunghan uncle got a Gate Stone. He said he was happy that he got something good even though he didn’t do anything. Peace probably didn’t get anything, right?”

“Maybe?”

I’m not sure. It seems like the system is applied because he has skills, but I don’t think he has an inventory.

“Uncle, check it out quickly!”

Urged by her, I opened the inventory list. I hadn’t organized it for a while, so the list was messy. There’s a limit to the inventory, so I need to organize it.

As I scrolled down the list, an unfamiliar item name caught my eye.

[Nameless Demon King’s Old Spinning Wheel]

What is this? Since it has ‘Demon King’ in the name, it seems to be a high-grade item. I took the item out of the inventory.

“…What is that?”

“It looks like the wheel part of a spinning wheel…”

It’s really a spinning wheel. A small, old wheel made of ordinary wood, smaller than a human head.

“The description says… ‘The wheel of a spinning wheel used by a certain demon king in the past, SS-Class.’ That’s all it says.”

“The Demon King had a peaceful hobby.”

I guess so. But how do I use this? Is it a material? Should I make a spinning wheel? If I make a spinning wheel with this, can I spin golden thread from straw, or something like that?

‘I should have received a double reward effect, but I didn’t get anything good. Is it because my contribution was too low?’

Judging from the fact that there is only one spinning wheel, the double effect doesn’t necessarily mean that two items come out. It seems that it is also applied in a way that an S-Class item becomes an SS-Class item.

I decided to show it to Myungwoo later and put it back in the inventory.

Myungwoo went into the smithy as usual, and Kim Sunghan returned to the Haeyeon Guild. The Guild Leader suddenly jumped into the dungeon as if he were alone, so Haeyeon was quite disturbed… Damn it, breathe, breathe.

At that moment, Yerim’s expression hardened. She frowned, turning towards the door.

“The crazy bastard is here.”

Yoohyun couldn’t have come out already. Soon, a knock is heard. Before permission is given, the door opens and Sunghyunjae enters.

He gave Yerim a warm look, at least on the surface.

“You have good senses.”

“How long has it been? Have you already forgotten?”

Yerim gets up from her seat and bows lightly. It’s a polite gesture, but… I think she said ‘crazy bastard’ knowing that Sunghyunjae would hear it. Yerim, be a little more careful with your words……. Did she catch it from Moon Hyunah?

“How is your body?”

“Yes, I’m fine. Thank you for coming all the way here.”

It wasn’t a welcome face, but I smiled anyway. What else could I do? Sunghyunjae’s expression is always so kind and friendly. He had that face even when he rejected my skill.

“I heard about Han Yoohyun. They say that when you’re stressed, something sweet is good.”

He hands me a shopping bag he brought with him. Is it food? Yerim takes it and puts it on the table.

“I believe there is a 15-day waiting period for sharing the same skill.”

No sooner had the short greeting ended than he brought up skill sharing. He must have experienced the double attack skill effect firsthand, but it’s not something that can be used easily. Too bad, but it’s no use being interested.

“Yes. It’s not very useful. There are only a few skills that can be shared, and even though the double attack skill effect is good, as you know, I’m physically weak. Unless there’s a special item like the bracelet from last time, it’s hard to use in close combat. Dungeons up to S-Class are also impossible.”

Last time, there was the purpose of Kim Sunghan’s growth. But there’s no need to do such an inefficient thing as attacking a dungeon with a bunch of S-Class hunters for no reason.

After Honey, I won’t have to use it except during dungeon breaks.

“That’s true.”

Sunghyunjae nodded as if he agreed. But I still feel uneasy.

“Once an item is made, there’s no reason why there can’t be a second one. A dungeon item with a similar effect might come out. I’m looking forward to that time.”

The person who will give the rice cake isn’t even thinking about it, but he’s already drinking the soup [being overly optimistic]. The way his eyes curve with satisfaction is annoying, and sharp words come out unconsciously.

“I don’t think the Sesung Guild Leader needs to look forward to it. It’s not like I don’t have S-Class hunters around me. There’s one right next to me.”

Yoohyun and Yerim are here. Why would I use it for the ajusshi [older man] next door when I have two kids at home with great attack skills?

At my words, Yerim, who had been wearing a stiff expression, smirked. On the other hand, Sunghyunjae openly showed his disappointment. Why is he disappointed? It’s just a fake expression anyway.

“I’m disappointed. I thought we had become quite close.”

He says nonsense with a straight face. Where did he sell his conscience?

“…There’s no reason for us to be close at all. What did we do to become close?”

“We’ve been involved in quite a few things.”

“Please keep public and private matters separate.”

“Didn’t you receive something privately?”

I almost took off the earring and threw it. But I held back, it would only be a loss for me, and I should use what I received well. Instead, I smiled.

“Thanks to having a good friend, I’m no longer interested in S-Class items. But if it’s the SS-Class Wing of the Fire Dragon Silechia, I might even say I love you, Mr. Sunghyunjae. It was really nice to wear that coat.”

“That’s an expensive love.”

“What are you talking about, it’s cheap. Should I give you a sample? I love you, Mr. Sunghyunjae.”

It’s a keyword that grew a stat A-Class to S-Class. It’s totally cheap.

So, what are you going to do now? You can’t really give it to me. I looked up at him with a grin, and he shrugged.

“I guess so. It’s not that expensive. If it doesn’t end with just words.”

…Wait a minute. Don’t take the coat out of the inventory!

“Of course, I’m joking!”

“That’s right, it’s a joke!”

Yerim quickly chimed in. Then she glares at Sunghyunjae.

“The patient must be tired, so please go back now, Sesung Guild Leader.”

Sunghyunjae smiled at us as if he found it interesting, and readily left, telling me to take care of myself.

Damn it, I should just quit applying keywords to that man. Giving me the Wing of Silechia was just empty words, but it’s not good for my mental health. I don’t think the keyword effect will work anyway.

“Uncle! You shouldn’t be so easily swayed by just an item!”

As soon as the door closed, Yerim shouted. Then why are you taking off your earrings? Your words and actions are different, Yerim.

“I have SS-Class equipment too!”

The face handing me the earrings has puffy cheeks. You were so happy to get a good item, but you’re giving it to me? You’re so cute.

“Even if you don’t give me that, I like you a hundred times more than that ajusshi [older man].”

“Really?”

“Of course!”

It can’t even be compared. She smiles brightly at my sincere answer. Of course, she doesn’t forget to slip the earrings back on her ears. That’s our Yerim.

* * *

Sunghyunjae, who came down to the hospital parking lot and got into his car, took out his cell phone. After a short ringing tone, the other party answers the phone.

[Wow, Mr. What’s up?]

It’s a lively female voice. Sunghyunjae immediately spat out the business without a long explanation.

“Get ready to come to Korea.”

[Already? That’s earlier than expected.]

“Contact Noah as well. Tell him to enter the country as the Arc Guild Leader, not as a member of Sesung.”

[Huh? That guy too? That’s a bit strange, weren’t you going to hand over Korea to Haeyeon and leave?]

“The plan has changed.”

The voice on the other side of the phone is full of doubt.

[I thought you liked the Haeyeon Guild Leader quite a bit, did something bother you?]

“No, the young master is still cute. He’s even cuter these days because he’s full of poison. However, the person who made him poisonous is a bit of a problem.”

A cold gaze is directed out the car window. The call is disconnected. Sunghyunjae puts down his cell phone and recalls what happened three years ago.

The self-proclaimed filial piety addicts who contacted him when he first awakened.

‘Filial piety, that’s ridiculous.’

It was a joking title, but the information they gave was accurate.

So, I have no choice but to change the plan.

* * *

It was quite late at night. Peep was asleep, occupying one of the pillows. Yerim also returned to the dormitory. Myungwoo, who wanted to stay, was also sent back, and only Kim Sunghan remained in the patient’s guardian room.

Habitually checking the name of that damn guy in the status window, I pressed the TV remote control. There’s nothing to watch. The hunter-related programs were still buzzing about Myungwoo.

It was then.

“Hey, Captain Kim, you’re awake!”

It’s a goblin. The mask with a bright smile is quite welcome, so I smiled back.

It’s about time this guy got the keyword applied to him.