Chapter 23: Shin Ji-ho’s True Strength and Public Opinion Shifts

Hunter Space

Title: Shin Ji-ho is the Real Deal

(Field photo.jpg)

To preempt any accusations of fabrication or being a paid troll, I’m starting with a verified field photo.

Today’s gate was clearly predicted to be B-rank. But when it opened, it was A-rank, and I thought we were screwed. Then Noname quickly cleared it and came to support.

Honestly, I had wondered if everyone in their guild, save for Im Seung-ju, was a pushover, so I was confused. The moment Shin Ji-ho used his skill, I was quick to grasp the reason.

Our guild members are all B-rank, but they cleared the area in less than ten minutes. Seriously, before Shin Ji-ho arrived, four of us were flailing, luring them one by one. Yet, with him, each person simply took down a monster individually.

It’s not that he’s become overwhelmingly strong, reaching S-rank levels, like that middle schooler from before. Perhaps back then, Shin Ji-ho couldn’t control his power well, or maybe there are limitations when assisting multiple people.

Even so, he’s become strong enough to contend with even high-tier A-ranks. This is truly legit. He needs to get his rank re-evaluated soon.

Comments

– How much did Cheongram pay you?

– I didn’t get paid anything! If they were going to deploy paid trolls, wouldn’t they have done it long ago, not just now?

– It’s a good time now, so they’re doing it now.

– What’s the problem? Why are you so distrustful?

– You just decided Shin Ji-ho is corrupt and refuse to hear anything else. This is pure madness.

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Hunter Space

Title: Why Are Rift Predictions So Off Lately?

What exactly is the problem?

Comments

– It was never 100% accurate to begin with.

– I know that, but lately, the accuracy seems to have dropped to the 90% range.

– Joo Ha-eun said it’s because mana has been unstable recently.

– Aren’t we headed for big trouble like this?

– We have Joo Yi-won in our country, so he’ll surely sort something out.

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Hunter Space

Title: Check Out Noname’s Idol, Heo So-ri

Heo So-ri is Noname’s hope, but she’s originally a C-rank, so she’s a pushover. But today?

(https://www.metube.com/watch?v=M932Hjsq1xxx)

Do you see that? Anyone can tell she’s performing at a B to A-rank level.

Just in case you think she was always strong, I brought an old video too.

(https://www.metube.com/watch?v=ldK0284lsdxxx)

She was just an ordinary C-rank. Today, she was absolutely soaring after receiving Shin Ji-ho’s skill.

Comments

– Heo So-ri is C-rank, so why is she ‘hope’? Isn’t Im Seung-ju the hope?

– Because Heo So-ri is pretty.

– Understood.

– (Deleted comment)

– Yeah, I’m taking a screenshot of this sexual harassment.

– (Deleted comment)

– No, it’s not okay, so just leave, seriously. Go spew your filth in a community that actually tolerates it. Even if you’re a hunter, a criminal record related to sexual offenses will block your path to guild employment, so learn to conduct yourself properly.

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Hunter Space

Title: Noname’s Idol Isn’t Heo So-ri, It’s Shin Ji-ho

(Shin Ji-ho drinking water.jpg)

He possesses an innocent purity.

(Shin Ji-ho wiping sweat.jpg)

He’s sexy.

(Shin Ji-ho spitting blood.jpg)

He’s delicate and pitiful.

(Shin Ji-ho looking dazed.jpg)

Anyway, he is simply beautiful. I’m breathless.

Comments

– (Joo Yi-won carrying Shin Ji-ho in a princess carry.jpg)

They’re married, so what idol are you talking about?

– Not married yet, it’s just a public relationship, which is fine.

– A public relationship isn’t fine either, damn it! It suddenly reminds me of my fangirling days. Don’t trigger my PTSD.

– My bad…

– He’s definitely really handsome.

– Shin Ji-ho isn’t handsome; he’s beautiful.

– But he’s a man;

– Men can be beautiful. Look at Shin Ji-ho.

– Hmm, agreed.

– The fact that even Hunter Space, where it was a hobby to bash Shin Ji-ho, couldn’t criticize his face says it all.

– What they always said while bashing him: ‘Just become a celebrity.’

– Just how handsome must he be for rumors of him being a trainee, which he never was, to constantly circulate?

– I don’t get the ‘handsome’ part… I think types like Im Seung-ju are more popular. Types like Shin Ji-ho are too delicate, so his delicate features mean he’s not very popular with women.

– A passing woman:?

– A passing woman 2:??

– What nonsense are you spouting? Even if Shin Ji-ho wasn’t the son of a chaebol family and was just an incompetent man with five hundred million won in debt, I’d take him in and support him, haha. Ah, damn, I wish he really was an incompetent man with five hundred million won in debt… I’d keep him at home, instructing him to demurely manage the household, and I’d see his smiling face saying ‘Have a good day’ every time I leave for work. Then, I’d be gasping when I get home.

– Joo Yi-won dislikes this comment.

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Hunter Space

Title: It’s Hilarious How Cheongram Guild is Trending Together in Real-time Searches

Well, they’re practically one and the same anyway.

Comments

– I wonder if they’ll merge with Cheongram?

– They might. Wouldn’t merging be beneficial?

– Cheongram is already so large that it’s being scrutinized, so operating separately might not be a bad idea.

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Hunter Space

Title: I Want to Kidnap Shin Ji-ho

My own personal support s*ave.

I’d make him assist me. And make him do all sorts of other things. Gasp, gasp. What a treat.

Comments

– Reported.

– Why? Is it such a grave sin to want the third son of a chaebol to handle some housework?

– Seriously.

– Discard your lewd thoughts, friend, lol.

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Hunter Space

Title: It’s Good That the Atmosphere of Bashing Shin Ji-ho Has Reversed, But…

What is this atmosphere? It’s disgusting. Shin Ji-ho is a man, you know.

Comments

– Surprisingly, Hunter Space isn’t a male-dominated community; it’s split fifty-fifty.

– Even if he’s a man, I’m still excited, haha. For Shin Ji-ho, anything is possible. I’d offer him my most precious self.

– Maybe ask Shin Ji-ho for his opinion first.

– Before that, you’d probably be buried by Joo Yi-won, lol.

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Hunter Space

Title: But Do Joo Yi-won and Shin Ji-ho Really Date?

It’s a joke, right?

Comments

– It’s probably a joke, but foreign fans actually believe it, so they should stop.

– According to those who certified it, they used to mess around like that. Joo Yi-won was more playful than expected, often making gay jokes, and Shin Ji-ho would get serious. They say Joo Yi-won found it funnier the more serious Shin Ji-ho got.

– What if it wasn’t a gay joke, but a genuine confession that he simply didn’t understand?

– Also, they apparently fought a lot. Especially when grades came out, the atmosphere would turn sour because Shin Ji-ho was perpetually second place, while Joo Yi-won consistently ranked first and teased him about it.

– Shin Ji-ho was always the ‘bean’ (second best)?

– Shin Ji-ho was always the ‘bean’ (second best)?

– Sometimes, Joo Yi-won seems serious, but Shin Ji-ho seems to dislike him.

– ?? Why would he dislike Joo Yi-won? If Joo Yi-won desired it, I’d give myself to him.

– Please consider Joo Yi-won’s opinion too.