Chapter 14
Chapter 14
5 minutes since I ran out of the cafe receiving Director Kim Han-soo’s urgent call.
We are running down the hallway without any conversation.
Hunter Lee Se-hwa is...
...As expected.
She is chewing her lower lip chew chew as if considerably anxious.
Well, it must be several years they knew each other.
It would be rather strange if she was okay.
If I knew it would be like this, I should have done some exercise usually.
Convenience facilities for Elite Hunters are located in a separate building from the Management Bureau to protect their safety certainly.
That means, I have to go at least 5 minutes more to the place where Hunter Kim Su-ho is.
The distance I thought was close when guided first feels only far right now.
“Ji-soo-ssi.”
“...Yes?”
“I think it would be better to advance the contract a little.”
“...I agree.”
If the potion I made existed for them?
Then a situation like this wouldn't have existed either.
Tower conquest.
I heard as it goes to upper floors, it is a difficulty where life goes back and forth with a moment of carelessness.
That is also the reason Elite Hunters receive immense treatment.
“By any chance, can I know about the 49th floor in detail?”
Currently, I lack understanding of the 49th floor.
First, conquering remains a long time away, and also the time Hunter Lee Se-hwa conquered 49th floor and was noisy is a long time ago from now.
Still, I have to know now.
Perhaps among potions I can make, a potion lowering the conquest difficulty of 49th floor might exist.
And it might be helpful in grasping Hunter Kim Su-ho’s state.
For example, things like newly obtained Zappy’s electric attribute damage reduction.
Therefore, I threw the question with such meaning, and Lee Se-hwa also grasped the intent of the question at once.
“49th floor is, should I say, a place I don't want to go again.”
“Place you don't want to go again?”
“It’s all swampland.”
Swampland.
Right, seems I saw something like that in past conquest videos.
“On top of that, zombies appearing all use attacks inflicting poison damage, so we have to face it setting nerves on edge throughout conquest. Because poison damage stacks if touched by attacks.”
“Are you saying they use poison?”
“Yes. Because if receiving damage above a certain level from them, a notification saying poisoned pops up from the system.”
Poison.
Poison, huh...
“Probably Brother Su-ho was also done in because of that. The reason the bastards are tricky isn't simply because they are physically strong.”
Hunter Kim Su-ho.
Republic of Korea Ranking 2nd, and Tanker-type Awakened boasting the best solidity in the Republic of Korea.
I don't know exactly what that trait is, but in videos seen passing by, I remember he used a combat style wishing for unique solidity.
Compatibility is the worst.
Close-range Tanker using two fists as weapons.
It is just good prey for bastards like zombies using poison.
Anyway, he has to stick to attack.
And that is no different from saying ‘Please poison me quickly’ to the bastards.
If Hunter Kim Su-ho’s symptom is due to poisoning as Lee Se-hwa said, I can cure it sufficiently.
Because there is Spiky.
The ability Spiky newly awakened is exactly poison.
For me who has experience making even poison pouches using the fellow’s spines, I had confidence to make potions curing poison too.
“By any chance, Ji-soo-ssi, regarding potions related to poison too...?”
When I locked in thought staying silent, Lee Se-hwa asked directly as if frustrated.
However, it is not certain yet.
“First, I think I will know after checking the symptoms properly.”
At those words, Lee Se-hwa’s expression relaxed minutely.
Geez, it means I don't know yet.
Trusting me is good, but going like this, it is troubling if she thinks I am some general store having nothing that is missing.
However, I didn't correct it particularly.
Because, the situation is the situation too.
Now, we boarded the elevator going to the medical office.
Cheerful sound rings, and the elevator door opens.
“This way.”
Mind urgent, Lee Se-hwa started running raising speed.
Really should do some exercise.
Even though Hunter Lee Se-hwa is adjusting speed fitting me, we ran for about 10 minutes without resting.
It would be good if level applied outside too.
Improvement of physical ability due to Tower level applies only inside the Tower.
Therefore, outside the Tower, whether Awakened or normal person, everyone cannot receive benefits due to level.
And that fact was very regretful to me right now.
“Almost there!”
What building is this big.
If I become a building owner later, I will definitely build it densely.
Still, the fortunate thing is the point that the entrance going to the medical office is visible over there.
Running toward the medical office like that, the guard in front saw Hunter Lee Se-hwa and shouted.
“Hunter-nim! This way! Hurry!”
And glancing at me behind.
“The person next to you is...?”
At this, Lee Se-hwa shouted while running.
“No time to explain so please open the door! Quickly!”
“Ah, understood!”
Afterward, operating the panel a few times, the door opened along with a cheerful Ttiriri sound.
However, colorless to the cheerful noise, as soon as the door opened, what wafted in hook was taut tension, smell of disinfectant, and thick smell of blood.
“This way!”
Running into the place the guard guided, numerous people were gathered in one place.
“Hunter Lee Se-hwa has arrived!”
Along with the guard’s shout, people’s gazes head this way.
All people I saw on TV or YouTube.
State-certified Elite Hunters responsible for Republic of Korea’s Tower conquest were gathered in one place.
Taking one step inside like that.
“Uheuk! Sister!! What to do about Brother Su-ho! What to do if our brother dies!!”
A girl running towards Lee Se-hwa and pouring out tears pang pang.
It was Han Song-hee, famous as a minor Elite Hunter.
Did she say high school 2nd year?
Seeing in reality, she looks much younger.
Due to controversy about minor Hunters, joined Elite Hunters relatively late.
Even at a glance, she looked unfamiliar with this situation.
Lee Se-hwa patted Han Song-hee’s back and spoke.
“It’s okay. He absolutely won't die. Because sister brought a person who can solve it.”
No, what.
If you say it like that, it is too burdensome.
However, after already spitting it out.
Han Song-hee, who was crying pang pang in Lee Se-hwa’s arms, looked at her and me alternately shedding tears ttoreuruk.
“Uh...? Solve...? Is that true? That Oppa...?”
“Yeah. So Song-hee, don't worry and wait. Director?”
“Ah, inside, hic...”
Lee Se-hwa, who soothed Han Song-hee in an instant like that, turned her head.
“Hunter-nim, let’s go in.”
“...Yes.”
Prickly gazes sticking to me throughout walking following behind her.
Geez, hole will be made in the back of the head.
Saying what handsome face...
Though I am handsome.
Anyway.
Just as we opened the door and were about to enter inside.
“Se-hwa. Who is this person to act like this?”
One handsome-looking man grabbed her arm.
At this, Lee Se-hwa detached his hand and spoke.
“Ki-jun, the situation is urgent right now. I’ll explain later.”
Nam Ki-jun.
Person who joined Elite Hunters half a year ago, Awakening Trait is Stealth. Assassination line.
Was the floor currently staying at 37th floor?
Such a guy opened his mouth again.
“It is correct that the situation is urgent. That’s why I’m doing this.”
“What?”
“No matter if it is you, do you think it makes sense to bring a normal person not even an Elite Hunter?”
“Haa, it’s not like that. I’ll explain later. First, we have to enter now.”
“If it’s not like that, you can just say who it is. Is that such a difficult thing?”
Hm.
Situation turns strangely.
Seeing Lee Se-hwa reading my countenance, just looking at it, it’s a notice she cares about me not wanting to be known as much as possible.
To contain such attitude thinking of me even in this situation.
I knew certainly she isn't a light person.
Therefore, I stepped into action.
“...Hunter-nim?”
Knowing I dislike being known, she changes title from ‘Ji-soo-ssi’ to ‘Hunter-nim’.
Wit is fast too.
Along with such thought.
Ttubuk ttubuk, passing the two, I put my hand on the doorknob.
“Wait, what are you-”
Nam Ki-jun snatched me hwek, but it was after the door already opened.
“...! Just what are you-”
His words didn't continue.
Because Director Kim Han-soo who was inside saw me and shouted.
“Ah! Hunter-nim! You came! Please come in quickly!!”
At this, a question mark pyong above Nam Ki-jun’s head.
It was the same for other Elite Hunters waiting as well as Nam Ki-jun.
Smiling a good-natured smile as much as possible, I opened my mouth.
“You heard, right? Since the situation is the situation, with urgent mind, haha.”
“...”
Following, head nod.
“Please come in quickly. Se-hwa-ssi.”
“...Ah, yes!”
Turning head toward Nam Ki-jun again.
“Then, since the situation is the situation. Haha.”
I closed the door.
“...”
Hunter Lee Se-hwa’s eyes are strange.
I, did well, right?
I think I did as kindly as possible.
Happening was brief.
Upon opening the door and entering, the visible spectacle blocked our speech chin.
Visible before eyes is a wide medical ward blocked by whole glass.
In the sterile room beyond the whole glass, a few medical staff wearing pure white surgical gowns and.
“Brother...”
“...Damn it.”
Hunter Kim Su-ho lying on a huge bed.
Not enough that skin changed to dark green here and there, blood vessels of the whole body are protruding ulluk bulluk.
From wound areas scratched and bitten and torn by zombies, blood flowed down without thought of stopping, already dyeing the bed red.
“Blood pressure 70 over 40! Shock coming! Administer Epinephrine!”
Only the voices of medical staff shouting urgently were filling this space.
“This shit! Atropine, Naloxone line antidotes have no reaction at all! Rather cramps are becoming severe the more we administer!”
“Stop administration immediately!”
“Stopping!”
Warning sound ringing irregularly and sharply.
Voice of medical staff shouting urgently.
Beyond reinforced glass, Kim Su-ho heaving.
Perhaps shocked at that appearance, Lee Se-hwa staggered.
“Ah...”
“...Are you okay?”
“Yes, th, thanks...”
“Please sit here for a moment.”
I sat the staggering woman on the chair next to her.
Naturally, me being shocked is the same.
Didn't know it would be a situation this serious.
I thought simply a situation groaning with poison.
Because, I am a newbie who just escaped the 10th floor from the stance of a Hunter climbing the Tower.
In the first place, such a situation cannot be found anywhere either.
It was the first time seeing the price of conquest failure this nakedly.
Therefore, question.
I asked toward Director Kim Han-soo who was frowning his impression so the glabella furrowed next to me.
“Exactly how did the current situation happen?”
“...Do you know the environment of 49th floor?”
“Yes. Roughly.”
“Then the talk will be fast. It is poisoning. And very serious at that.”
“Seems drugs don't listen at all.”
At this, a sigh Puuuk as if the ground is sinking.
Kim Han-soo swept his face and continued speaking.
“Correct. Modern drugs are totally... Rather, state where rejection reaction is becoming only stronger.”
“Did Hunter Lee Se-hwa never get poisoned?”
If it is poison caught on 49th floor, how was it in the case of Lee Se-hwa who already cleared 49th floor.
To that question, Lee Se-hwa herself answered.
“I was only lightly..., it cured quickly as time passed.”
“...I see.”
Kim Han-soo added flesh.
“We requested help from countries climbing above 49th floor currently too, but everyone says they never experienced a case like this.”
Must be so.
Usually preferring methods attacking from range or avoiding contact as much as possible.
Kim Su-ho’s Awakening Trait and combat style are rare even in the whole world.
Tanker-type Awakened making his own body solid.
Awakened commonly called Strengthening-type are rare, and among them, the person who reached 49th floor is Kim Su-ho solely.
“Is it okay to see the state once for now.”
At those words, Director Kim Han-soo answered looking pleased.
“Of course it is possible. We brought you for that.”
Like that, when preparation to enter inside the sterile room was finished.
Director and Lee Se-hwa, two people stared at me piercingly.
Wow burdensome.
Should I say eyes feeling belief that if it is that person, he will solve everything.
As expected, it would be good to say certainly.
Thankful for that heart, but public and private must be distinguished thoroughly.
Therefore, opening mouth toward the two.
“I am telling you just in case, but I am not a doctor. Not a pharmacist, and a normal person who never worked in the medical field.”
Two people’s pupils shake slightly.
Still, can’t be helped.
Must be certain so there is no trouble later.
“I am a person who just makes potions.”
“...”
Lee Se-hwa bites her lips jalkeun.
Watching that appearance, short sigh Hoo.
“...However, I will do my best in seeing the state and manufacturing potion fitting that.”
At this, brief silence.
Director Kim Han-soo opened his mouth.
“...If it is that, it is sufficient.”
Pupils deepened somewhere look at me.
Lee Se-hwa is also the same.
Could know just by looking.
That they understood what I am saying.
At this, nodded head.
“Then, let’s enter.”
(End of Chapter)
— Translated by Prime Works —