Chapter 94
Chapter 94
Civil Servant Hunter’s S-class Resignation Log – Chapter 94
During the ride, Se-ra subtly checked him out. The fact that he showed no particular interest in her suggested Christopher had truly kept her secret. He really was trustworthy.
What did Headbang say she wanted? An item? Or a bound skill?
Skills were broadly divided into three categories.
Basic skills that could be easily bought and sold at item shops, unique skills tied to an Awakener's traits or their contracted entity, and bound skills obtained by defeating monsters or magical beasts.
The Poison Resistance (S-rank) that Se-ra had gained from killing the Rank-2 magical beast, the slaughter serpent, was one such bound skill. Sometimes they were acquired immediately like that, but they could also drop as skill stones.
We're heading into the labyrinth soon, so she needs an item more than a skill.
Ah, right. It must be nerve-wracking for her first raid. The items are this way.
The moment Milan opened the door, Se-ra gasped. This time, it wasn't smoke. Her heart pounded so hard it felt like it might burst.
It's not an underground vaultit's a treasure trove!
Look at this dazzling brilliance pouring in from all sides. Sparkling everywhere. Even without jewels or gold, it was the epitome of splendor.
Oh my god. This is insane. Song Han-na had said it would be way better than her own armory, but this was on another level.
This was the treasure vault class of a superpower! How amazing would it be to transfer it all straight into her inventory!
Pick whatever you want.
R-right here? I can really choose anything I want?
Yes. Just keep one thing in mind. This is our humble token of appreciation for Headbang.
Haha. Don't worry. Even that Headbang won't forget this sight for a long time.
If you want, you can pick one for yourself too.
Pardon? M-me? For me?
Compensation for the damages from this incident. Provided you promise to speak well of us to Headbang.
Aha. So it's not free after all. Calling it compensation but attaching conditions. How stingy.
We're sorry for the harm caused by our failure to handle the Under Guild. And it's not like our image took a minor hit either.
I nearly lost my life, and they're just worried about their image.
Well, I get it. For a nation once called the strongest, not only did this unsavory incident occur, but Song Han-na was the one who took down Blackjack too.
You're going back to Korea for an official interview, right? Say things in our favor. We won't forget the favor.
And make sure to convey it in a way that doesn't sour things between us and Headbang, of course.
You really know your stuff, like a civil servant.
I know it well because I'm a lowly F-rank civil servant from the Association. This is the savvy you pick up dealing with jerks like Park Jin-yong.
Thinking about it made her feel a bit wistful. Se-ra seriously scanned the warehouse. She'd planned to just snag a decent item, but with conditions attached, that changed things. She needed to get value worth it.
Liza?
Find me the two most expensive and best items here.
The Administrator dashed off excitedly. Seeing her contractor so thrilled, it flashed a kind smile.
Anything goes?
As long as it's in here.
You'll regret saying that.
Se-ra slowly wandered the interior, pretending to browse. What would the Administrator find?
I figured. They'd have siphoned off the real treasures. It's fine. Just check the ones that are left.
......?
Pardon? What? Hold on, Liza?
No, Administrator. Excuse me. You swiped it? From what must be a heavily secured place?
Right. Now I remembermy contractor is the System Administrator.
Interfering with dungeons and gates might be tricky, but items like this? No problem at all. Wow, this is huge.
Se-ra checked the item info the Administrator pointed out. It was a rolled-up parchment scroll, strangely classified as a weapon rather than equipment or anything else.
Name: Summon Contract (L-rank)
Type: Weapon
Unique Trait: Allows contracting one Fantasy Realm monster upon summoning. The summonable monster's rank is determined by the summoner's rank.
Support Ability: The summon can use one of the summoner's skills.
Only tamers among mages could wield summons. But this had no trait-related conditions. Anyone could do it.
And it copies one of the summoner's skills? So my summon could use Field Domination?
Jackpot. Plus, being L-rank meant it could fully inherit her stats. That explained why it was a weapon, not an item.
So that's what it swiped! As expected of our Administrator. My love!
Can I pick this one first?
Se-ra beamed as she pointed at the scroll. Milan's face, which had been smirking as if to say What great item could an F-rank like you possibly pick?, froze solid.
Wh-why is this here?
Huh? Is this... not supposed to be here...?
Se-ra tilted her head, and he looked visibly flustered.
Oh, this is fun. Nice!
This is, well...
She could see the gears turning in his head. Why was something that should be in secure storage here? And how insanely powerful it would be in Headbang's hands. Every thought flashed across his face.
That one...
Headbang would love it if we gave her this, don't you think?
Before the F-rank-ignoring fool could snatch it away, Se-ra struck first.
If you want to keep good relations with Headbang, approve it quick.
His face flushed red and purple, pride wounded at being pressured by an F-rank.
But the situation was already against him. After hesitating for a long time, he finally sighed deeply.
......If we give you that, you'll definitely honor our deal?
Of course. With this level of sincerity, even Headbang will be satisfied.
Yes, yes. Very satisfied, so hand it over already.
Staring at the parchment with lingering regret dripping from his eyes, he finally nodded. Se-ra inwardly cheered.
A Fantasy Realm summon. What would it look like? With the Administrator's help, she could definitely command something awesome.
The Administrator's confident emojithat only she should trustput Se-ra's mind at ease.
Alright, now what for the second one?
* * *
You look thrilled.
Se-ra arrived at the airport feeling like she could float away. Yoon Jae-hun burst out laughing at his beaming little sister.
Must've cleaned them out good.
America really is America.
One Summon Contract and one weapon. Pretty profitable for just one kidnapping.
Are you heading back now too, oppa?
Yeah. And in three weeks, I'll be going to Labyrinth Island too.
What? Your injuries haven't even fully healed.
She scolded him for ignoring her order to stay put until healed, and Jae-hun shrugged.
Don't worry. I won't enter the dungeon. Just there to assist the captain. Besides, you're going in, so of course I'll see you off.
You never got a send-off from me.
The situation's different now. I'll be getting steady healing from the healer, so no worries.
......Be careful.
Se-ra lightly punched his shoulder, and Jae-hun played up the drama. She hit him once more out of annoyance.
More importantly, oppa.
Yeah?
That...
Truth be told, Se-ra had agonized fiercely over whether to ask this. But since they'd keep running into each other, she couldn't just swallow it.
Is Do Section Chief... really your childhood friend?
So you forgot, huh.
At Jae-hun's response, Se-ra buried her face in her hands.
You knew and didn't tell me?
Didn't seem worth mentioning. He said he didn't mind either.
Even Do Section Chief knew... No wonder he was especially kind to me.
I did ask him to look out for you, but he probably would've anyway. He's just that good-hearted.
True enough. Do Jun-young was the second person at the Association Se-ra trusted most after Song Han-na.
Even trapped in the werewolf dungeon, she'd firmly believed he'd come rescue her. And he had.
You can let it show or keep pretending you don't know. I won't say anything.
......Okay.
Take care until we meet again, Se-ra. Sleep well, eat well, and no more dangerous stunts like this. If something like this happens three times, even I won't be able to hold back.
That's all doable without overtime.
Don't forgetoppa's little sister is a lowly Association civil servant...
Se-ra smiled through misty eyes, and Jae-hun fell silent. He still couldn't get used to his sister becoming the perfect office worker.
Hang in there.
You toono missions, just rest properly. Got it?
Got it, got it.
Jae-hun laughed heartily one last time, ruffled her hair, patted her shoulder, and left.
Every time she watched Jae-hun's back as he departed, Se-ra's heart felt bittersweet. He was gone for at least a few years each time, always fighting on the front lines.
The sight of her brother devoting his life to revenge was a heavy burden for his little sister to bear.
But it's gotten better now.
Revenge was over, and she'd grown stronger. Finally, both could escape the nightmares of their past that had shackled their ankles and walk the paths they truly wanted.
Paths not dictated by others, but futures they themselves desired.
Shaking off any burdens, Se-ra turned away with a heart much lighter.
This was the path she was meant to take.
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