Chapter 13
Chapter 13
After returning home, I searched the book thoroughly to know about the Lightning Strike Herb in detail.
The fact known like that.
“If there are no enemies around, it won't be that dangerous.”
As long as the Lightning Strike Herb doesn't recognize approaching ones as ‘enemies’, there will be no big problem.
There won't be an event of the house becoming a mess.
Because there is only me at home.
Surely it won't recognize me as an enemy?
“Rather than that, Lightning Sac, huh...”
Lightning Strike Herb is a plant emitting lightning just like its name.
And that lightning is stored in a pouch called Lightning Sac.
“It’s been a while for vine plants.”
To raise vine plants, a trellis is essential.
Therefore, stopping by Daiso, I purchased a simple plant trellis.
“This degree would be just appropriate.”
Preparation to raise finished by connecting a 50cm simple plant trellis to the flower pot.
Looking at the flower pot with the birdcage-shaped trellis connected, it seemed it would be a considerably pretty appearance if the Lightning Strike Herb grows completely.
“It means Lightning Sacs will open in clusters like cherry tomatoes on there, right?”
I planted the seed hurriedly at the appearance that seemed pretty just by imagining.
Lightning Strike Herb.
A fellow who will perform big activity in future battles along with Spiky.
Naturally, I decided a name befitting that too.
“You are, hm, since it’s electricity, Zappy?”
I know my naming sense is bad too.
But what can I do when this is the only thing that comes to mind.
Anyway, the Lightning Strike Herb’s value is not limited simply to combat.
Various potions utilizing Lightning Sacs.
For example, something like a potion reducing electric damage, or conversely a potion granting electric attribute.
Just in time, I heard the 20th floor mission is Thunderbird defeat.
20th Floor.
The notorious floor number commonly called the 1st gateway of Tower climbing.
I heard the mission there is Thunderbird defeat.
A 5m sized giant bird dropping thunderbolts from rocky cliffs.
If it is a potion processed with Lightning Sacs, catching that bird would be sufficient too.
“Perhaps I can lower the conquest difficulty drastically...”
I heard 60% of Hunters registered in the Republic of Korea currently couldn't cross the wall of the 20th floor.
If I release potions made with Lightning Sacs into the market, it will be a big help for them to conquer the 20th floor.
Naturally, the price will be at a level where calling it is the value.
For that, systematic cultivation is important.
Therefore, I summoned the contracted Spirit.
“Spirit Summon.”
The pattern on the back of the hand flashed, and a small squirrel appeared in the air along with a system message.
Bewilderment at the strange space was brief; the fellow cannot hide joy at the plants nearby.
Wandering around the room here and there, it starts observing plants one by one in detail.
“Haha, how is it? Our kids are pretty, right?”
The fellow nodding its head twinkling its pretty eyes.
Person acknowledged by a Spirit.
That is me.
Fortunately, the kids also seem to welcome the Spirit.
Even Lantern, who has the most timid personality, was emitting blue light without closing its petals.
There will be no problem getting close.
While watching the scene of the fellows communicating with a pleased smile, vibration rang.
“Hunter Lee Se-hwa?”
We exchanged numbers when stopping by the Management Bureau.
Still, time remains until the next meeting?
When I pressed the call button with a wondering mind, a voice was heard immediately.
“Hello.”
“Yes, Hunter-nim.”
“Right now?”
Part-time job ended as of yesterday too, I fed the kids, and climbed the Tower too so there is nothing particular I have to do.
“No. It is possible. Where shall we meet?”
Republic of Korea, Seoul, Hannam-dong.
Cafe located inside the Management Bureau.
A place where outsiders can never enter because it is a space solely for Elite Hunters.
“To think I’d come to a place like this...”
In a few days, my affiliation changes formally to Elite Hunter too.
Therefore, it would be better to get used to such conveniences.
I just have to get used to it gradually from now on.
By the way, it is considerable.
A spacious space visible upon opening the door and entering.
“Ah, here!”
In the distance, Lee Se-hwa waved her hand and called me.
“There is no one?”
“I rented it today.”
“...Yes?”
It is hard to come to senses at the words coming in suddenly.
Indeed, Republic of Korea Ranking 1st is different in dimension.
Seeing my stiffened appearance for a moment, Lee Se-hwa laughed Kuk kuk and spoke.
“Fuhu, it’s a joke.”
“Ah.”
I was surprised.
Indeed, no matter if Ranking 1st, there is no way she can rent a space used together with others.
“...Then the others?”
“Probably everyone is frantic training. Because they must have been stimulated properly by me recently.”
“Ah ah.”
Understandable.
Even if Lee Se-hwa is the immovable 1st, they are also the same Elite Hunters.
Even Tower climbing is an individual realm, not a group.
Colleagues cheering for each other and competitors at the same time.
Since Lee Se-hwa, who was faltering recently, succeeded in conquering 2 floors consecutively, for them, getting stimulated is natural if natural.
“Recently everyone had a feeling of becoming slack, but thanks to you, they regained motivation.”
“Why is that thanks to me. It is Hunter Lee Se-hwa who did well.”
“Oh my, I never said it was thanks to Hunter-nim though?”
“...”
As I was pretending ignorance clearing my throat Ahem in embarrassment, Lee Se-hwa laughed Kyareureu and spoke.
“Ahaha, it’s a joke, a joke.”
“Haha...”
Why does she joke this much?
Was she originally this personality?
“Actually, it is correct that it is all thanks to Mr. Yoo Ji-soo. Succeeding in the 52nd floor conquest where I was blocked, and this 53rd floor conquest, is all thanks to Mr. Yoo Ji-soo’s potion.”
“If so, contacting today is also as expected...?”
“Yes, that’s right. But before that.”
“...?”
“Let’s order beverages first and continue. What will you have? The beans here are extremely good so the coffee is really delicious. A whopping Panama Geisha! They say it’s the Hermes of the coffee world or whatever.”
“Then I will have that.”
“Good thought!”
Lee Se-hwa stood up from the seat and headed to the counter clack clack.
“...?”
When I looked with an expression asking what she was doing at the random action, she winked.
“I will brew it for you personally. Conquest succeeded thanks to Mr. Yoo Ji-soo, so I must do at least this much.”
“No, there is no need...”
“No! It’s because I want to do it for you.”
“Well, if that is so, I won't stop you but...”
Honestly, it is burdensome.
Actually, as someone who only knows Big Size Americano for coffee, I don't know the difference in beans well either.
Just what is the business that she is making it this burdensome?
Not words to say from a stance drinking coffee Lee Se-hwa brews personally.
Still, I should listen and if it’s not it, cut it off firmly and refuse.
Because getting taken for a pushover is declined.
A while later like that, Lee Se-hwa returned with coffee.
Perhaps because it’s hand drip, certainly from the scent wafting, the dimension was different from general coffee.
Flavor of fruits like apricot and plum, and flowers and chocolate.
Even savory and high-class macadamia.
Harmonized complexly, it was considerably impressive even to me whose coffee was all Big Size Americano.
“Fuhu, delicious, right?”
“It is delicious.”
Like that, quite a while of enjoying the coffee’s flavor.
Thinking it was time for the main subject to come out, I lifted my head, and Lee Se-hwa opened her mouth.
“First, speaking from the main subject, that Night Vision potion.”
“Lantern’s Guidance?”
“Yes that. I want to purchase that a little more.”
As expected.
I knew seeing the conquest success, but it seemed Lantern’s Guidance worked considerably well.
“And..., this too.”
Thud.
She put down a small scent pouch.
“Ah, the efficacy ran out.”
“Yes. Now I can't sleep without this...”
Scent of Tranquility.
The object I gave as a gift to the Director and Lee Se-hwa at the first meeting.
“I can pay any price. Would it be possible?”
“You will be able to receive it if we proceed with the formal contract soon.”
“It’s because I don't want to wait until then.”
“Happen to be any other reason?”
Then Lee Se-hwa pondered for a moment and continued speaking.
“Actually, I want to share it with other Elite Hunters too. Even if assuming giving the Night Vision potion later when they come up to 50th floor, in case of Healing Potion or Scent of Tranquility, I want to give them as fast as possible.”
“...”
“Because we don't know what will happen to everyone while proceeding with conquest. Besides that, there are many suffering from PTSD too.”
Well, if it is such a reason.
Certainly, if it is Elite Hunters, it would be natural to suffer from PTSD.
The problem with the Management Bureau is for Lee Se-hwa to handle on her own.
In the first place, isn't it one thing I put out as a contract condition?
Unconditional right regarding potions.
Even if I sell separately, the Management Bureau can't say anything.
Rather isn't it a good thing?
Because it means other Elite Hunters will conquer the Tower more easily.
“Understood. How much do you need?”
“As much as possible. I will match the price at 1 billion per piece as per contract.”
The number of potions I currently possess is 7 Healing Potions and 3 Scent of Tranquility.
Excluding leaving some for my use purpose, I can sell 5 potions and 2 scents.
“Excluding Lantern’s Guidance, would about 5 Healing Potions and 2 Scent of Tranquility be okay?”
“It’s too good! I will send the money through the Management Bureau. Because it might become annoying for no reason. Instead, it will take some time.”
“For me, I am thankful if you do so.”
“It’s 7 billion, right?”
7 billion.
My hands tremble rattle rattle at the number I see for the first time in my life.
If not for Scent of Tranquility, I would have really fainted.
Feeling my heart becoming peaceful at the faint scent coming from the inner pocket, I opened my mouth.
“...Correct.”
Actually, in the case of Scent of Tranquility, I have to do additional price measurement, but since it’s the first sale.
I should grant this much generosity.
If calculating, isn't she the person who recognized the value of my potion first and pushed for it?
Like that, opening the inventory, handing over the goods, and end.
Just as I was about to stand up from the seat if there was no additional business.
“Mr. Yoo Ji-soo.”
“Yes?”
“There is one more business.”
“If it is Lantern’s Guidance, time is needed to manufacture.”
“No, not that.”
“Then?”
When I stared intently, Lee Se-hwa pondered for a moment then raised her head suddenly.
“You said you want to create a business entity, right?”
“...I did, but.”
“There is something I want to propose. Actually, I contacted you because of that.”
Just what is it that she is taking time like this.
The moment true business was about to pop out of Lee Se-hwa’s mouth as I gestured to speak quickly.
“Ah, sorry...”
The moment I took out the phone to press the reject button, I paused at the letters floating on the screen.
“...It’s the Director?”
“Indeed, what is it.”
“Try answering quickly.”
Seeking understanding like that, I pressed the call button.
“Yes, this is Yoo Ji-soo.”
Then Director Kim Han-soo’s urgent voice was heard over the mobile phone along with noisy sounds.
“I am at the Management Bureau right now.”
“What is the matter? You look urgent.”
> [Hunter Kim Su-ho is critical. We need Hunter-nim’s help.]
If it is Kim Su-ho, the Hunter famous next to Lee Se-hwa.
Republic of Korea Hunter Ranking 2nd.
Since I had just seen an article saying he is preparing for 49th floor conquest recently, I could grasp the turning situation sufficiently without listening further.
Therefore, I nodded without a shred of worry.
“I will go right now.”
(End of Chapter)
— Translated by Prime Works —