Chapter 31: Contract Made

“A new rank assessment device for me?”

Words I never could have expected.

I asked Han Yu Ri, flustered.

“Yes.”

Han Yu Ri replied calmly.

“Why?”

Are you trying to invest in me?

Because you saw me take down a 3rd-class monster?

“It’s also true that it’s because Mr. Geon has a special power unlike a C-class.

We lack the power compared to the Hunter Association, and Mr. Geon seems to have potential.

With the current assessment device, Mr. Geon’s characteristics aren’t properly revealed, but if we make it with a much stronger new substance, perhaps it might be revealed.

When we properly reveal it, even if Mr. Geon isn’t S-class, just being SA-class would be a valuable asset to us.

Because every single SA-class is precious to us right now.”

Han Yu Ri continued speaking.

“But…

more than such ability-related things, I just got that kind of feeling from Mr. Geon.

The way you fought proudly against the 3rd-class monster without being intimidated at all, even while being C-class.

From that spirit, I felt that day that Mr. Geon was someone extraordinary.”

“Come on, what do you mean extraordinary person? It was just Hunter Yu Ri’s blessing and luck.”

“No. As an S-class Buffer, how many amazing Hunters who are flying high have I met?

But Mr. Geon felt different.

Even S-class Hunters get scared if they have to face a 3rd-class monster one-on-one.

In fact, there have been many cases where lower A-class Hunters have fled.

And most people can’t even make proper eye contact because of the overwhelming aura Kim Joon Hyuk emits.

Whether it’s government officials or even S-class Hunters.

I’ve seen him in person, and it was too scary just looking at him.

But you said that you, as a C-class, proudly demanded an apology from such a person.

That was also very strange.

How could you do that…”

“It’s just because I was angry about my girlfriend being taken away.”

Han Yu Ri was already quite puzzled about me.

If I told such a Han Yu Ri that I even hit that guy with my fist, I thought she would be even more confused.

So I didn’t say that specifically.

“If we’re talking about being angry at him, it’s the same for me.

Not just me, but the S-class Hunters on our side are all incredibly angry at Kim Joon Hyuk.

Nevertheless, we couldn’t help being scared.

So I felt that Mr. Geon was a truly great person.

That’s why I think there’s a high possibility that a higher rank will come out if you get a proper assessment.

Of course, even if you are still C-class after being assessed with a new assessment device, Mr. Geon would still be a great person to me.”

Sincerity was felt in Han Yu Ri’s words and eyes.

But there was one problem, perhaps Han Yu Ri wanted to convey her sincerity so much that she spoke with a very serious gaze and got carried away, and the atmosphere momentarily became a confession atmosphere.

“Eh, ahem.”

Han Yu Ri, who was talking with her face getting closer and closer to mine.

She blinked her eyes that met mine after she finished speaking.

After that, it seemed she finally realized that our two faces were closer than she thought.

And soon, it seemed she also felt that the two of us were now in a strange atmosphere.

Perhaps she wanted to pretend not to be flustered, she made an awkward sound and sat up straight, pulling back her face that had gotten very close to mine, acting with her expression.

“Ah, that… As a Hunter, you are great and cool. That’s… it.”

Han Yu Ri’s eyes darted around, avoiding my gaze.

While doing so, she spoke in a hurry with a trembling voice.

‘Why are you like this?’

‘I didn’t say anything?’

Her cute reaction made me want to tease her a little more.

“I’m cool?”

I asked her, pretending to be serious.

When I asked the question, Han Yu Ri, who was avoiding my gaze, looked at me with her eyes wide open.

“Yes?!”

“I’m asking if you thought I was cool.”

I didn’t let up and launched a second attack.

“No?!”

Han Yu Ri gave a strange answer, perhaps flustered.

“You just said I was cool.”

I felt like I had become a little closer to Han Yu Ri.

So I thought this level of informal teasing would be alright and asked informally.

“I didn’t??”

Han Yu Ri’s pupils looked very uneasy as she answered.

Strange.

I definitely heard it.

Well, if she says no, then it’s no.

“Alright. Then I’m not cool, am I?”

I asked Han Yu Ri with a smile.

Han Yu Ri didn’t answer this question.

Han Yu Ri’s expression changed for a moment to one that seemed to say, ‘Please stop looking at me,’ so subtly that it was really hard to notice.

Then it went back to normal.

Alright.

I’ll stop teasing you.

“Anyway, you’re saying you’re making a new assessment device to confirm my characteristics, right? Who else agreed to that?”

I changed the conversation to the topic of the assessment device.

This probably wasn’t something Han Yu Ri could decide on her own.

The newly discovered crystals probably didn’t belong entirely to Han Yu Ri alone, and it seemed the entire guild alliance on Han Yu Ri’s side had agreed.

“Most of us agreed. You don’t have to worry about that.”

Han Yu Ri said with a confident expression, as if to reassure me.

‘To make something for a mere C-class.’

‘The scarce, precious crystals would also be consumed, and effort and time would be invested.’

‘Is it thanks to the video of me defeating a 3rd-class monster?’

‘Or did Han Yu Ri earnestly persuade the other Hunters?’

“Alright. Then who’s making it?”

“Do you know Hunter Gwak Eun Young?”

“I know her. S-class Creator.

Are you allied with her as well?”

Of course, I couldn’t help but know.

Because she’s really famous.

“Yes, that’s right. She will be making it.”

S-class Hunter Gwak Eun Young.

A non-combat Hunter, but a genius who is one of the top one or two in the field of magic stone research in Korea.

She created the very first version of the rank assessment device, and it is known that the current rank assessment device is a version without much change from the initial version she made.

Meaning that what she made initially was that perfect.

In addition, she also developed various Hunter weapons and the system that covers all roads and buildings with magic barriers, minimizing damage to roads and buildings even when intense battles occur between monsters and Hunters.

By the way, Han Yu Ri was with such an amazing person, as expected.

It was a moment where I once again realized Han Yu Ri’s status.

Of course, Han Yu Ri herself was amazing and a global superstar from the start.

To think that I became known worldwide because of the video and photo taken with her…

It’s been a few days, but it’s still a hot topic.

Han Yu Ri was such a person, but since I had met her privately twice, I had become a little more comfortable and had forgotten for a moment.

That she wasn’t originally someone I could sit down and talk with, just the two of us, drinking tea.

“If Mr. Geon promises to be with us, we will also do our best to understand Mr. Geon’s characteristics.”

Han Yu Ri said with a slightly pleading expression.

It seemed she was thinking that I might not be with her.

Of course, I had to be with Han Yu Ri.

Because this side is more righteous.

I also don’t want the world to be ruined, and I don’t like it that such bich guys are enjoying unjust power.

Kim Joon Hyuk.

He is my nemesis.

But if Kim Joon Hyuk’s guild, the Hunter Association, has truly been committing such evil deeds as Han Yu Ri said, and is still doing so.

Kim Joon Hyuk is no longer just someone I hate personally for taking my girlfriend.

He is a social evil and an object that needs to be eliminated.

“Of course, we have to be together. I will also do my best as much as I can.”

I replied to Han Yu Ri with a smile.

Grab.

Then, suddenly, Han Yu Ri grabbed my hand with both her hands.

“Thank you!”

Han Yu Ri’s expression brightened up greatly.

She seemed very happy that I said I would be with her.

She must have been very anxious that I might run away.

“Isn’t this what you do at times like these? Here, contract’s done.”

I laughed and pulled my hand out of Han Yu Ri’s two hands.

Being held by Han Yu Ri like this was also pleasant, but at times like these, this is what you should do.

I extended my right hand to Han Yu Ri in a gesture asking for a handshake.

Han Yu Ri seemed flustered for a moment, not knowing what I was trying to do.

When I suddenly pulled my hand away, her thin eyebrows on both sides were slightly raised and then lowered, as if she was surprised.

But when I soon asked for a handshake, she understood what I meant and also shook my hand brightly.

“Ah, yes! Done deal.”

Han Yu Ri and I smiled at each other and shook our clasped hands.

Han Yu Ri’s hand was in my hand, and I could feel its size.

It was really small.

“Then if you don’t mind, can you go to the Aeon Guild with me now?

Hunter Gwak Eun Young is making a test version machine there.

She asked me to come with Mr. Geon if we recruited him…”

Han Yu Ri said while still holding my hand.

“Of course, I can go.”

I looked into Han Yu Ri’s eyes and deliberately squeezed the hand I was holding and shook it a little as I spoke.

It was to playfully assert that I could definitely go.

Han Yu Ri laughed when I joked around.

To think that I would go to meet another S-class Hunter besides Han Yu Ri.

A few months ago, I was a person whose only close Hunter was Joo Hyun, an E-class Hunter.

I was an insignificant C-class Hunter who desperately protected just one E-class Hunter.

The woman I loved had also become S-class now, and I was also in a situation where I was having a private meeting with an S-class and going to meet another S-class Hunter.

In a few months, I looked back at the greatly changed fate of Joo Hyun and me.

“Then, shall we go right away?”

Just as Joo Hyun went her own way without hesitation, I also had to do so.

With Han Yu Ri.

Han Yu Ri and I departed immediately to meet Hunter Gwak Eun Young.