Dungeon Hunter
Chapter 57's

Chuseok for gamers

The Korean national holiday, Chuseok, has arrived.

Although it's Chuseok, Jae Woo has no destination.

Her grandparents have died and her uncle, along with other relatives, lives in the US

On the other hand, Jae Woo's relationship with his mother's side of the family is worse than that of a stranger.

Whatever the case, he felt relieved that he did not have to deal with the traffic due to the trip.

"I'm glad I don't have to waste time in traffic" Jae Woo muttered.

After all, time is precious.

"What did you say?"

Yura, who was beside him, glanced at him.

"I'm just talking to myself."

"Sister, when's your show?" Yura asked, and Kang Oh checked the wall clock.

"It's gonna start in 10 minutes."

'The Man Who Conquers Dungeons' is coming to GBS.

Jae Woo has upgraded his TV package, so they can watch GBS now.

"We still have time. Should we watch the news?" ask Yura.

Other female high school students seem to enjoy drama, music programs, or talent programs, but strangely, Yura seems to enjoy the news the most.

"If you want to."

As soon as she gave her permission, Yura changed the channel.

Broadcasters give reports on the latest news.

"There was a fire in Bongcheon-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul yesterday at 2 p.m. One person was seriously injured and the surrounding residents were evacuated."

The announcer momentarily adjusted their breathing and posture, then continued with their report.

"The president of the game workshop, Mr. Kim Sang Gu, left the scene of the fire and was seriously injured. Mr Kim Sang Gu was sent to a nearby hospital and is currently undergoing treatment. The police and fire department are currently investigating the cause of the fire..."

Yura, who was watching the news, put on a disappointed expression.

"It's a holiday too... Too bad."

"Yes." Yeah."

Jae Woo is also discouraged by other people's bad news.

Once the report is over, the news turns to holiday stress.

They report that there is a tendency to increase stress for women during the holidays and suggest ways to cope with such stress.

After that, they reported on various other topics.

"It's time."

After 10 minutes passed, Yura who saw the clock changed the channel to GBS.

It showed the opening of Dungeon Conquering Man, accompanied by exciting music.

"What about Mina?" jae Woo asks, suddenly realizing that Mina is missing.

"He went to visit a friend."

"When?"

"She's having lunch and leaving after you get into your gamemu."

Jae Woo pulls out his phone and sends Mina an SMS.

- 7 o'clock.

He immediately got a reply.

- I don't want to.

Jae Woo replies with a 'angry emote', an emote who lifts the mace and with a vein coming out of his forehead.

In response, Mina sent him a photo of him flipping it over.

"Sad."

Kang Oh clicked his tongue and threw his phone into a corner.

He then focused on the broadcast of the Conquering Man Dungeon.

"Is that you?"

Yura pointed at the helmet wearing Kang Oh.

"Yes." Yeah."

"Helms are cool."

Yura glanced at Jae Woo's face and added, 'Look better than without.'.

"The main producer provided it for me. Apparently, he found it in the prop room."

"I understand."

The two stopped chatting and focused on the TV program.

It shows Jae Woo being chosen by Soo Ah, choosing Maumbharat Palace as their dungeon, as well as Seol Hee announcing Kang Oh's sentence: revealing his identity.

Later, it shows an interview with Seol Hee regarding her bet with Jae Woo. After that, they finally get a recording of Kang Oh and Soo Ah conquering the dungeon.

"Sister, did that really happen?" yura asked as she saw Kang Oh hugging Asu.

The scene was accompanied by music suitable for romantic dramas, and special effects (pollen flying) were also added.

"Ah, I just did that to calm her down."

"I have absolutely no ulterior motives." or so Kang Oh's expression seemed to be.

Yura, of course, did not believe him at all.

"Yes, yeah. That's why you did it."

He could see a little Mina in Yura's temptation. It's usually hard to say that they're even sisters, but at times like this, they're like carbon copies of each other.

"i'm serious. When you're young, you'll be scared every time lightning strikes. In the past, I would have calmed you down just like that."

"Are you?"

"Yes I did it."

"But the editing doesn't match what you said."

"Ehem."

Yura's right. Apparently, the broadcasting station wanted to make it as if they were a couple.

"Soo Ah from Triple Lower is really popular. Relieved that your face is covered, isn't it?"

Yura smiled mischievously.

If Soo Ah's male fans see this, then she can see them saying something like 'Damn her!'.

"It was just a hug. You exaggerated. Otherwise, if people see actors kissing in a drama, then there will be a murder case soon after."

"But you're not an actor. And that's not acting either."

Yura continued to smile and pry at her argument.

"Let's stop talking about this and just watch the rest of the show."

Kang Oh watches TV with his arms crossed.

He sees footage of other Dungeon Conquering Man participants, besides him and Soo Ah, struggling to clear their respective dungeons.

Jae Woo and Soo Ah conquer the basement so easily as if they were taking a walk in an amusement park.

Plus, the program shows Jae Woo kindly and patiently teaching Soo Ah; however, the program has edited the scene so that it looks like something that will come out of a romantic drama.

"Ah, why do they have to edit it like this?" Kang Oh complains, but watches the close interaction with Soo Ah happily.

The program is almost over.

Jae Woo and Soo Ah's fight against the monsters of Maumbharat Palace boss, Sharobea, is quite dynamic.

"This is the climax" Jae Woo said.

This comes after a couple who failed in the subjugation of the dungeon received their punishment.

It's time for Jae Woo to pass the punishment on to Kang Seol Hee.

Kang Seol Hee shook in front of her like a rat in front of a cat, and Kang Oh painted her face as she pleased!

"I'm done."

"Then, Ms. Seol Hee, please turn around."

Jeon Seong Gook had said, and in response, Kang Seol Hee turned around, but her face...!

Jae Woo has drawn 'L'-shaped sideburns, a full beard and mustache, spots next to his nose, as well as unibrow.

"Smile."

He smiled broadly, revealing his checkered teeth!

"Ah, what the hell is that!"

Yura laughed out loud.

"Sister, that's too much."

Yura glanced at him.

"I let go, you know."

"That got him away?"

"I should have shaved his eyebrows."

"That's too much!"

"As I said, I let it get away."

Subsequently, the program shows Jae Woo winning the microwave for a successful dungeon subjugation.

The microwave is now on one side of the kitchen.

"I hope this becomes a regular program. I guess I can?"

"Haha. Sure oes. Something fun like this?" Jeon Seong Gook looked at his face and replied.

"Then I hope to see you all again next time."

"See you soon!"

That ends the broadcast.

"I wonder how tall the audience is?"

It has to pass 5% no matter what. Only then will he get an additional incentive.

"That's fun, so it has to go past 5%."

Yura judged it positively.

"Thank you?"

Jae Woo picked up the phone he threw across the room while grinning. Then, he sent an SMS to Jin Cheol.

The text reads as follows:

- Mr. Producer. I enjoyed watching Dungeon Conquering Man. That's comforting. And I recently took a good record, so if you're not too busy, I'd like us to meet.

* * *

The cafe door opened and Park Jin Cheol entered.

"Here."

Jae Woo, who arrived early, waved his hand.

"Hello."

Jin Cheol and Jae Woo shake hands.

"What do you want to drink?" Jin Cheol asked.

"I'll drink the most expensive one here. You bought it, right?"

Jae Woo smirked. Jin Cheol followed him and nodded his head.

"I'll take Americano."

Jin Cheol gave him his card.

Jae Woo orders their drinks, and the two sit at the table.

"It's Chuseok's weekend, but you haven't gone anywhere."

As soon as Jae Woo sends Jin Cheol a request to meet, Jin Cheol immediately replies with 'Alright.', even though this is Chuseok's weekend.

That's why they were able to meet so suddenly.

"There are no holidays for someone who works in broadcasting."

"But once you become a producer, shouldn't you be able to take a break?"

"That's why I come home once every 3 years."

"Where's your hometown?"

"That's Daejeon."

"That's pretty close."

Daejeon is 10 minutes from Seoul by high-speed train.

"You can go anywhere right now. The reason we didn't leave was because we didn't have time."

"Indeed."

Their drinks came just in time.

The two took a sip of their drink and then Jin Cheol said, "How about we get on with business?"

"Good."

"You said you had a tape you wanted to show me?"

Jin Cheol's voice was full of anticipation. That's just natural.

After all, Kang Oh had brought him a recording of himself completing the Fight Against 100 Men earlier.

"Please give me your tablet."

Jin Cheol took out a tablet from his bag and handed it to him.

Jae Woo inserts a black chip into the tablet, opens the file, and turns on the recording of his fight against Caraco.

"Please pay attention."

Jae Woo holds out the tablet and Jin Cheol starts to pay close attention.

"Ooh."

Jin Cheol was amazed to see the form of the demon Kang Oh.

Black demon!

It made him remember his favorite childhood hero: Batman. Of course, Kang Oh looks very different from him.

Jin Cheol focused on the recording.

He could not take his eyes off the tape.

In the end, the recording ended with Kang Oh's victory over Caraco, and Jin Cheol releasing the breath he held.

"Phew."

"Is that okay?"

"It's not just 'good', it's incredible. I think only Numbers can fight a one-on-one storming boss... As expected of a Human Dragon!"

Jin Cheol gave him a thumbs up.

The second half of Kang Oh's desperate fight with Caraco was impressive.

"And I have another video for you, but it's not as good as before."

Jae Woo touches the tablet and turns on the video of him wiping out the Death Potion guild.

In the video, Kang Oh sweeps over the graverobbers like an irresistible force, holds back the Arumode Poison, and defeats Malcolm.

The video ends with the defeat of Arumode.

"This is the Death Potion guild."

Jin Cheol furrowed his brows.

"Yes. Is that a problem?" Kang Oh asked, catching a hint of Jin Cheol's expression.

"Hoo, I don't think we can show this on TV."

Jin Cheol sighed.

"Why?"

What's he talking about?

"The gaming workshop in Bongcheon-dong is on fire," Jin Cheol said.

"I saw it on the news. But what does this have to do with this?"

Jae Woo has been watching the fire report with Yura.

"The reporter who covered the article was someone I knew. He said this to me. That the burning workshop was the workshop of the Death Potion guild. And the president of the workshop, the guildmaster of the Death Potion, escaped the fire and was then severely injured."

"Hoo. I see."

"Yes. That's why we can't put this footage on TV."

Someone is seriously injured. Although it was a game, there was no way they could show footage of an injured man being beaten.

"You're right. We can't show this."

Jae Woo understands the situation as well.

"Instead, we will cut off the part where you fought the Death Potion guild and just show your fight against Arumode. We will combine it with your fight against Caraco and show it together" Jin Cheol said.

There was no problem with them showing his fight against Arumode since only he defeated the monsters.

"I understand. How much are you willing to pay for it?" ask Jae Woo.

"I'll pay you 5 million won ($5,000 USD) and 2 million ($2,000 USD) more if the number of viewers exceeds 5%. How about 500 thousand won ($500 USD) for Arumode recording?" Jin Cheol suggested.

"Hm."

Jae Woo's face showed his dissatisfaction.

"As you probably know, I always offer the best."

Jin Cheol's voice was firm and full of pride.

"I knew. But aren't you indebted to me for what happened to Miss Kang Seol Hee?"

Jae Woo basically said, 'So give me more!'. However, Jin Cheol was not someone to be taken lightly.

"I'll finally repay you for it."

Jin Cheol emphasized the 'finally' part, which meant that he had no intention of paying her back this time either.

"If you pay me back later, then the final interest may be more than the principal."

"Then it only benefits you, doesn't it, Mr Jae Woo?" Jin Cheol smirked and said.

"alright. Let's sign the contract."

"You made the right decision."

Jin Cheol and Jae Woo decide to meet again next time to sign a final contract and part ways.

On the way home, Jae Woo looks up at the sky.

"Dad. I'm finally paying back all our debts."

Their remaining debt: 30 million won ($30,000 USD)!

With gold from Baramut and Caraco, as well as his TV appearances, he earned over 30 million won.

So it's time to pay off his family's debt for good.

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