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It has been 3 days since Jin Woo returned from Gates Rank-C.

After coming home early on Saturday, Jin Ah smelled something delicious and quickly

take off shoes.

"What'sthis? Oppa, did you order chicken? ”

"Yes, you got here in time."

"Yay!"

Jin Woo points to a chair next to him at the table, and Jin Wh moves towards him with

surprised expression.

"But what's the chance? Did something good happen to my stingy oppa?”

"Hey, hei, now.Get rid of your bag, you're too impatient"

"Ha! I'm fine, the bag's not that heavy"

This is the same girl who complained about the extra weight of the umbrella in her bag.

Even when he clicked his tongue, Jin Woo struggled to hide a smile in his

her face.

"Did something good happen?"

Sure was!

The amount in his savings book had increased from only 800 thousand to 180 million and 300 thousand.

180 Million was revenue from selling magic cores, and 500 thousand won was sent to the owner as rent.

One hundred and eighty million won!

This was an incredible amount he had earned from a single Raid.

He diligently worked as a Hunter in the past, but this was his first time actually

feel that way.

After all, great wealth is associated with being a Hunter, but his income

in the past it wasn't too big.

The face of the magic core exchange staff still remained fresh in his mind.

"You, did you collect all this yourself?"

"Yes, I managed it somehow."

"How ... amazing."

49 Rank-C magic core.

Initial estimates were slightly above 300 million, but taxes on sales took a substantial amount.

"40%?"

"Yes sir.Personal sales have a tax rate of 40%.On the other hand, Guild sales had a tariff

10% tax%. ”

"Is there a reason why Guilds get a much better rate?"

"Well unlike a private party, Guild couldn't ignore the mobilization order"

Now that he thought about it, he remembered that even the great Baekho Guild was pulled inside

assistance by the Association during the Double Dungeon incident.

Due to the many benefits and allowances allowed, the Guild would obey orders from

government and Associations.

This made Jin Woo stop and think for a moment.

"Should I just go into the Guild and wait to sell this magic core?"

But he quickly obliterated that thought.

If he became active in a Guild, the Gates he would enter would be Rank-B or Rank-A.

The income from Gates will be much greater than the amount obtained from Gates Rank-C.

There was no need to miscalculate every penny on this Rank-C magic core.

"I can't just enter a random Guild to save taxes just for this amount"

"I understand.I'll make the transaction. "

And like that, 180 million won went into his account.

As her brother had expected, the chicken and beer were to celebrate a huge windfall.

"Thank you for the food~"

Jin Woo flicked at Jin Ah's forehead who timidly grabbed a can of beer.

a thwack!

"Ouch!"

"This is for you"

He put a can of cola in front of him.

"Hiiing .. I'm just kidding ..."

As Jin Ah rubbed the red dot on her forehead, Jin Woo sipped a cold refreshing beer.

An unexpected voice appeared in his head.

ring ~

Jin Woo grimaced at the electronic tone.

‘System Message?’

[Dangerous substances have been detected]

[Effect of buff ‘Detoxification’ will be activated]

[3, 2, 1 ... Detoxification completed]

‘Zat dangerous has been detected? Is this talking about alcohol? "

Jin Woo finished the beer and opened another can.

gulp gulp gulp

[Dangerous substances have been detected]

[Effect of buff ‘Detoxification’ will be activated]

[3, 2, 1 ... Detoxification completed]

As expected, the same message appeared.

Even after chugging two cans of beer in quick succession, Jin Woo did not feel

a little bit of a buzz.

The buff effect is obvious.

"But when and where do I get this buff?"

Jin Woo tilted his head.

He had never met Hunter would be able to put buffs on anyone else.

Hunters with such special abilities mostly worked for large Guilds.

There was no chance of meeting someone like that under the Association.

"Even if someone bothers me without knowing it, I should get

notification from System"

That leaves two possibilities.

Either he was exposed while unconscious or he had received the buff before the appearance of the System.

Jin Woo's mind leaned towards the latter.

"Oppa, what's wrong? Indigestion? Eat more slowly"

Seeing her face deep in thought, Jin Ah asked with concern.

“No, something just popped into my mind.You just keep eating it”

He went to his room.

He traced his memories, trying to recall whether he had missed something in the past.

'A.'

Consciousness flashed through his mind.

‘All Quests so far have prizes, even the penalty Quest.But there is one Quest that has not

verified the rewards'

He quickly opened the mailbox.

At that time, he knew nothing about the System or its rewards, so he had

leaving the message aside, but the message must have also mentioned a gift.

His heart rate is growing fast.

Jin Woo scrolls to the last message in the list.

[Welcome to be [Palyer]. (Read)]

He spoke with a trembling voice,

"Open."

ring ~

[This system will help with the growth of "Player"]

[Incompliance with System instructions may result in a penalty]

[Your gift has been received]

Just like he thought.

It mentions a gift.

He recalled the first time he heard a voice in his head, returning at the sacred temple.

[You have fulfilled all the requirements of the Secret Quest: Weak Courage ’.]

A secret Quest was a Quest like the others, but Jin Woo never checked the reward.

All that was on his mind at that moment was his impending death.

Jin Woo scrolls the message down, though,

... Non-compliance with these System instructions may result in penalties.

[Your gift has been received]

[Do you want to verify? (Y/T)]

'yes'

ring ~

[Quest Secret Quest: The Weak One's Courage’, Receive Rewards]

[The Great Sorcerer Kandiaru Blessing]

[One-time effect, 'Will to be Reborn' applied to the blessing]

[Sustainable effect, 'Longevity' applied to blessing]

[‘Will to Reborn’: All damaged body parts restored]

[‘Longevity’: Become immune to all diseases, toxins, and diseases]

[Sleep will increase your regeneration ability explosively]

[Attempted by your great courage, The Great Witch Kandiaru has blessed you with

the Blessing of the Great Witch Kandiaru, you will live a long and healthy life

"A bright future awaits the challenger"]

Everything is right in its place.

"So that's why my leg was healed ..."

The severed legs that were reassembled were due to this Quest reward.

Same with the fact that he can't get drunk with beer now.

"Wait, immunity to all poisons?"

Jin Woo suddenly remembered something.

Could it also be ...?

Jin Woo took out the item from his storage.

[Casaka Poison Gland]

[Sumption: A]

[Type: Elixir]

[Buff ‘Casaka’s Armored Scales’ applied to consumption]

[Debuff 'Weakened Muscles' applied to consumption.]

['Casaka’s Armored Scales': Physical Damage Reduction + 20%]

[‘Weakened Muscles': Power -35]

[Pouch contains Casaka's fine poison]

[Drinking will give you permanently hardened skin, but the toxins will also

permanently damage your muscles]

"If the muscle debuff is caused by a toxin, perhaps the detoxification buff will block it"

There's only one way to find out.

Jin Woo closed his eyes and drank the substance from the bag.

gulp gulp gulp

He ignored the bitter taste and drained his entire pouch.

"Byh, and they say the medicine is bitter ..."

When the bag became empty, a message appeared.

[Dangerous substances have been detected]

[Effect of buff ‘Detoxification’ will be activated]

[3, 2, 1 ... Detoxification completed]

[Debuff, 'Weak Atot', has been removed]

"It worked!"

JinWoo raised his fist into the air triumphantly and checked his status screen.

‘Stat.’

Stats

Strength: 53

Constituency: 30

Agility: 53

Intelligence: 30

Sense: 36

(Available stat points: 0)

Physical Damage Reduction: 20%

As expected, there was no reduction in strength.

It remained at 53 points, but a new attribute of physical damage reduction had appeared.

Unbelievable power to reduce all physical damage by 20%.

"All right!"

As she celebrated her new status, Jin Ah called out to her from the living room.

“Oppa, do you know someone named Yoo Jinwoo? An Yoo Jinwoo looking for you”

"I don't think his name is Yoo Jinwoo ..."

He went to the living room and took the phone from his sister.

"Hello."

"Hyungnim, it's me, Yoo Jinho."

Sure oes.

"... How did you get this number?"

“I know someone in the Association.You didn't answer from your phone, so I decided

to call you by your home phone"

"Make it short"

"ah! I'm sorry, hyungnim.There's something I want to discuss with you.It's hard to explain

by phone, can we meet somewhere? "

Jin Woo tilted his head.

"After all that, do you still want to see me?"

"This is very important, hyungnim."

He's a very strange man.

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Jin Woo spends 1 hour of his time on Yoo Jinho.

They meet at a French cafe near Jin Woo's house.

Even on weekday afternoons, the cafe was crowded with people.

"Hyungnim, over here!"

Yoo Jinho greeted him with delight.

Jin Woo has expanded his Sense range when he enters but sees no other Hunter.

At the very least, this would not be an attack for retaliation.

Well, Jin Woo can't remember anything that should be where he should be the one being attacked.

He sat opposite Yoo Jinho.

In front of him was an ice cream that had already been half eaten in a bowl.

"I don't think I'll ever see you again"

Yoo Jinho stood up and asked,

"Do you want to order something? Should I ask for coffee?"

"It's okay."

With a disappointed face, Yoo Jinho sat back down.

Jin Woo opened his mouth to speak,

"So, what the fuck is this-"

But he was interrupted by a group of students on the table.

"I'll tell you if it's true! You have to see it, it's crazy! "

There were three strong-looking boys wearing athletic club uniforms talking to

three daughters.

Jin Woo tries to focus on the ongoing conversation,

"So, what's this all-"

"What are you talking about! Look at this bastard saying nonsense up ahead

women again! ”

"...That's…"

"I'm telling you! Damn it, you want me to show you the picture? I have proof here! "

The male student's voice sounded loud, but it was as irritating as the female student

the giggling.

"..."

Unable to speak through the loud conversation next to them, Jin Woo got up and walked over

calmly to the other table.

The faces of the three boys turned to Jin Woo at the same time.

“Can you calm down a little? There's someone else here"

One of the boys bowed and lowered his head.

"Yes, sir, yes.We will be silent.Sowwy ~ ”

The girls laughed at his apology.

"..."

Jin Woo just looked at them, then turned around.

Suddenly, something soft hit the back of his head.

The rolled napkin fell to the floor.

"Haha!"

"Hehehehe!"

"Stop! Haha, stop! "

The male students laughed out loud, while the female students pretended to stop

them and laugh.

The face of Yoo Jinho watching the scene started to freeze.

"H-hyungnim ..."

Jin Woo takes a spoon from Yoo Jinho's ice cream bowl and goes to the counter.

"Look at that, he'll report us"

"Waahmommy, there are some hard people,waah.Ha ha ha"

Even as he walked, the students continued their mockery.

Jin Woo asked the nervous-looking store employee,

"This spoon.How much does it cost?"

"Sorry customer, we don't really sell that spoon ..."

"It's less than ten thousand, isn't it?"

"Master? Ah, yes .. maybe ... "

Jin Woo placed the 10,000 won note on the table and turned around.

"Customer? T-lord? "

Jin Woo ignored the woman's voice and walked towards the student table.

Seeing him approaching with a serious expression, the male students rose from their seats.

"What, you want to go?"

Every eye in the store focused on the scene that was unfolding.

Jin Woo held out the spoon he held for the children.

"...?"

"...?"

As they looked at him in confusion, Jin Woo slowly closed his palm

around the spoon.

The metal spoon tangled into an unrecognizable mess in his hands.

The faces of the boys began to whiten.

toss

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Things that roll over on the table can no longer be called spoons.

It was a piece of metal that was crushed into a ball shape.

"!"

Each of the boys gulped.

‘That's no ordinary human power.’

"He's a Hunter"

When they glanced at each other, the boy who threw the paper napkin was the first

lowered head.

"I'm .. I'm sorry."

The other two quickly followed.

"Sorry…"

“We made a mistake.Sorry…"

After repeatedly lowering their heads, the boys quickly ran out

from the cafe with the girls following behind him.

Whoa

Other customers, also distracted by the students' loud chatter, sent out a thank-you note

quietly towards Jin Woo.

He returned to his seat.

Yoo Jinho exclaimed with a gleam in his eyes,

"As expected of hyungnim!"

"Enough."

Jin Woo steers the conversation back to the beginning,

"So.About.What.This?"

"Yeah .. hyungnim.I've thought about it a lot.Like, I really think about it

and there's something I want to ask you"

Jin Woo tilted his head, though,

"And?"

"Hyungnim, the truth is ..."

Yoo Jinho's face flushed in embarrassment.

He gathered the courage to finish his words.

"... I'm trying to make a party raiding private-"

Jin Woo didn't even take a second to think about it.

"I refuse."