Chapter 17
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Translator: Wjin
Chapter: 17
Chapter Title: Delivering into the Dungeon
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My actual job is a rare support-type class, so I didn't have a single skill geared toward attack.
Moon Chae-ryeon's skills were solely designed for delivery—quick and smooth deliveries, nothing more.
'No attack skills at all... Will this really be of any use?'
It would have been better if they'd gone to an attack-type hunter.
Mimi approached Chae-ryeon, who had lit up with excitement only to slump back down again.
"What troubles you, Master? Your complexion is poor. Whatever dares to sadden you, this one shall dispose of it entirely!"
Mimi clenched her fists, her red eyes blazing fiercely.
"Oh, Mimi. It's just... the new skill I got is a buff for protecting customers in danger."
"Oh ho?"
Manager Sol-chan, who had been meticulously wrapping the five-tier bento in cloth and placing it in the delivery box, perked up his ears and scurried over in his tanuki form—his true body, not his human guise.
"Then isn't that a good thing, Master? It's a skill for protecting you and your customers."
"I thought so at first too... but then I realized I have no attack skills. Even if my attack power goes up, without an attack skill in a pinch, it's all for nothing, right?"
Mimi patted Chae-ryeon's drooping shoulders.
"It'll be fine, I believe! The system that gives rewards wouldn't hand out something useless without thought."
"You think so?"
Sol-chan, who had been listening quietly with his chin propped up, suddenly brightened and smacked his fist into his palm.
He had been staring intently at his master Chae-ryeon's skill window.
"Ah! Master! Pair this skill with that one—it should work great!"
"Huh? Which one?"
"Look here!"
The skill highlighted in the window that Sol-chan pointed to was none other than [Invincible Delivery Knight].
Chae-ryeon's unique skill, the very essence of her Dungeon Express Delivery Person class.
"Why this one?"
Sol-chan adjusted his glasses with a flourish and explained to the tilting head of Chae-ryeon.
"The key feature of [Invincible Delivery Knight] is the 'temporary invincibility state.' In other words, during deliveries, your attack and defense are SSS-rank—no exaggeration."
"And?"
"So, temporary invincibility means you can shrug off any enemy, right? Even without attack skills!"
"Uh...?"
'Wait, that makes sense...'
Crackle. An idea sparked in Chae-ryeon's mind.
"Hold on! Search window!"
[What would you like to search for?]
At Chae-ryeon's command, a translucent search window slid into view.
"View inventory!"
[Opening inventory.]
[Currently holding only basic items.]
[Vroom Vroom Delivery Bike]
: Comes with a helmet set for safety.
S-Rank transportation that catches both speed and safety.
No need to envy a red hare!
'This is it!'
Chae-ryeon's finger stopped on the delivery bike.
"S-Rank transport [Vroom Vroom Delivery Bike]. What if I ram it into enemies threatening me and my customer?"
"Exactly, Master! You caught on quick!"
Sol-chan wagged his tail happily at Chae-ryeon's realization.
Ramming into someone with a car, bike, or even an electric scooter was absolutely dangerous and forbidden on the roads.
'But if it's not on the road—inside a dungeon?'
Chae-ryeon's skills were made for delivering tasty food to hunters struggling with bad meals in dungeons.
Dungeons were spaces of anomie, unbound by national laws or common sense.
The only rules there were survival of the fittest and the law of the jungle.
"So, ramming with your S-Rank vehicle could be a solid attack method!"
Mimi clapped as she grasped their idea, delighted.
"Yeah! The bike plus [Invincible Delivery Knight], and add [Customer Love is Sales Love] on top—that's a killer combo!"
"Ahem, glad you like it, Master."
Sol-chan's shoulders puffed up with pride seeing Chae-ryeon perk up.
"Thanks, Sol-chan!"
She scooped up the plump tanuki, rubbing cheeks and hugging him tight. He blushed but loved it—his chubby tail spun like a propeller.
"N-no big deal!"
'Master finally called me by name!'
Sol-chan had quietly resented being "Mr. Sol-chan" with formal speech.
'I'm a proper bound summon now!'
He trembled with joy at his achievement.
Watching, Mimi thought:
'Tch... newbie's got skills. He might steal all Master's affection! Gotta step up!'
She eyed the comet-like arrival of Sol-chan with jealousy.
'Shapeshifting to human form...? A bit more training, and I can do it too! I'll transform into a beauty like Master!'
No backing down!
Oblivious to the summons' subtle rivalry, Chae-ryeon grinned at her new attack option.
'Heh. No more worries about attacks during deliveries.'
Her destination wasn't normal, so she'd been anxious about possibilities.
But the bonus quest reward solved it—how could she not be thrilled!
'Thanks, system.'
She'd forgive that tough quest from last time.
Brimming with excitement, Chae-ryeon loaded the delivery box onto the [Vroom Vroom Delivery Bike].
"Alright! Time to deliver and save the customer!"
"Splendid!"
"Good!"
"You two come along this time!"
"But no room left?"
"No prob. Hop in the delivery box."
"Then... understood! Let's go, newbie! Dispatch!"
"Got it!"
Mimi and Sol-chan squeezed into the box beside the bento. Chae-ryeon revved the bike.
"Launch!"
And so, Chae-ryeon arrived buzzing with energy...
"You okay, customer? Any injuries?"
Under the intense desert sun, she checked on her ordering customer, Shin Ha-rang.
"F-fine..."
"No you're not. No need to play tough just 'cause you're an S-Rank Hunter. You said you hadn't eaten for three days on your first order with me."
Here. Chae-ryeon offered Ha-rang bottled water and a clean handkerchief.
"Wipe the sweat first. You must feel grimy. Covered head to toe in sweat, scrapes, and sand."
"Ah... thank you."
"Face is red—cold coming on? Got medicine if you need. Packed emergency stuff just in case."
Despite her thorough care, Ha-rang just mumbled he was fine.
'Must be in shock. Better feed him quick and get outta this dungeon.'
But it was a misunderstanding.
Ha-rang's flush was from his savior, Chae-ryeon.
'Heart's pounding too hard.'
Why?
He calmed his thumping chest and drank from the bottle.
Even spared from death, his heart raced uncontrollably.
But one problem lingered.
"Kiiiiiuuuu...!"
"Oh. You're still alive."
"Kieeeek-! Kieeeek-!!!"
The dungeon's boss monster, the colossal sandworm Chae-ryeon had rammed with her bike, rose again in agony.
Side burst open like exploded kimbap, yet its hunt lust burned fierce.
'Appetite's impressive, at least.'
"But no. This is my customer. Not handing him over!"
The sandworm roared at her words.
"Kiaaaak!"
[The boss monster of the SS-Rank Dungeon, the Super Giant Sandworm, is extremely enraged!]
[The dungeon, responding to the boss monster's rage, prepares the first wave!]
Rumble rumble.
Seconds after the dungeon's warning, the weather shifted dramatically.
'Clear skies just now... now overcast with storm clouds...!'
Experienced guild master Shin Ha-rang knew what this meant from countless raids.
Signs of the third wave.
"Run, delivery hunter!"
"Huh?"
"When the third dungeon wave hits, hordes of mid-to-low grade monsters swarm in. Too late to dodge then!"