Chapter 74
Chapter 74
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Translator: uly
Chapter: 74
Chapter Title: E-rank Hunter
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[Sung Yu-jin
Level: 29
Strength: 21 Vitality: 21 Agility: 17 Intelligence: 10 Libido: 24]
With 117 points, I was at a loss for where to invest them.
'I'll put 17 points into Random Gacha.'
Part of it was that I liked Random Gacha, but the main goal was the occasional special items and skills that came out of it.
'The skills from the Playful Life app are amazing, just looking at Hacking and Complete Recovery. Maybe something like hypnosis will come out.'
The recently acquired Gills Breathing skill could also become a trump card depending on the situation.
Above all, the items from Random Gacha had no penalty of reduced effectiveness in other worlds.
'And real-world items can be used in the Playful Life world without issue.'
I had tested it just in case a while ago. I used a Fireball scroll bought from the Hunter Shop in the Vampire Detective world. The power was exactly the same as in reality.
'The Emotion Controller has been registered in the Random Gacha shop. Maybe I can pull the Emotion Controller through Random Gacha.'
The Potential Potion, which comes out with a relatively high probability from Random Gacha.
For someone like me with no potential, it's useless. But for others with potential, it's worth its weight in gold.
'I appraised the Potential Potion with an appraisal scroll from the Hunter Shop. The result was properly appraised.'
If I promoted and sold the Potential Potion properly, I could make at least tens of billions.
'I have no intention of doing that. I'm not short on money. Even if I suddenly needed money and sold the Potential Potion... that's for later. When I have the ability to handle it.'
Before starting Random Gacha, I placed my smartphone on the floor and knelt reverently. I clasped my hands in front of my chest and slowly closed my eyes.
"Random Gacha God! Please have mercy on me and grant me your blessing!"
After three prayers, I began a total of 17 Random Gachas.
There were no skills or traits. But quite a few mysterious items came out. The fact that one Potential Potion came out among them was a bit annoying.
Whenever I pulled an item, I immediately went into the Random Gacha shop to check the information. Because that's accurate.
Super Vitamin (Lemon Flavor) A super vitamin containing all the nutrients a person needs in one pill. The bottle contains a total of 100 pills. Take one every 24 hours. Price: 5 points.
※ Note
No additional effects even if taken multiple times. Must wait 24 hours after consumption for effect.
Spirit Jewel A gem infused with pure natural power. Spirits will love it if given to them. Price: 20 points.
※ Note
Effective only on spirits.
Whip of Pain A cursed whip that inflicts only pain without causing actual wounds. Price: 15 points
※ Note
Using too often on one target may cause mental issues.
I frowned. I'd noticed it lately, but the item descriptions were inconsistent—some used casual language, others polite.
I checked if there was some secret to it, but the ratio of casual to polite was about even.
What bothered me was the Spirit Jewel. Spirits exist in reality too. But unless you're a spirit user, it's hard to even see them.
It's like the Potential Potion. No way I have any connection to spirits.
"Th-this is...!"
Aphrodisiac 200ml of aphrodisiac. Makes the target go into heat. Effect by feeding to target or applying to genitals. Effect lasts 2 hours. Recommended dosage: 10ml per use. Price: 400 points
※ Note
Over 10ml may cause mental side effects. Effects vary by individual.
The aphrodisiac was a pink liquid in an elegant transparent glass bottle.
'I-is this the real deal? The one where once a woman takes it, she goes crazy in heat and throws herself at a man!'
I felt my hands trembling.
The aphrodisiac was my dream item. Every time one appeared in fantasy novels or comics, I'd imagine how great it would be to have it.
'I even thought maybe aphrodisiacs really exist.'
I'd researched online and in the Hunter Shop. Dungeons sometimes yield fruits or potions with special effects.
'But nothing. At best, there were animal stimulants.'
I slightly opened the bottle cap.
Now that it was in my hands, I had to test it.
I dipped my pinky into the pink liquid and put it in my mouth. The aphrodisiac was sweet and tangy.
"O... Oh... Ooh!"
The moment it touched my tongue, it reacted immediately. The thing in my pants got hard in an instant. Since the amount was small, it wasn't a full erection.
'Damn. What happens if you take 10ml?'
I suppressed my surging curiosity. It felt too wasteful to test in the Vampire Detective world.
'I'll store it for now and test slowly later.'
'...Hmm.'
Yeongcheonryu (影天流) Lv.6
Yeongcheonryu can now be used.
I leveled up Yeongcheonryu because of Baek Sang-gi.
Lately, I'd been thinking about Baek Sang-gi strangely often. Even trying to forget him on purpose didn't work.
And above all, I wanted to move on to the next stage of Yeongcheonryu, the advanced form.
'If Yeongcheonryu had been level 6 back then, I would've won.'
I tried to push thoughts of Baek Sang-gi away.
It was in the past. I didn't want to think about him.
I raised Agility and Intelligence by 20 points.
6 points to make Agility 20. 10 points to raise from 20 to 22.
'How many points do you need for stats in the 30s?'
I grumbled softly.
I invested in Agility because of Yeongcheonryu. In Yeongcheonryu, which focuses on speed and lightness, speed was more important than power.
'I want to hit level 30 soon. Then I might be able to choose some fun creative work.'
???
A quiet cafe with no customers.
I was sitting across from a man with a table between us. The casually dressed man appeared to be in his early to mid-40s.
"Really? You're really giving me 5 million won?"
The man asked repeatedly, as if he couldn't believe it.
"Why would I lie?"
I nodded and placed a white envelope of money on the table. It contained 100 50,000-won bills.
The man hesitated at first, then snatched the envelope, opened it, and checked the money.
"...It's real. I still can't understand it no matter how I think about it. Why buy something like this? Are you from another broadcasting station? ...No, even that doesn't make sense."
"Haha. I told you already. I'm a fan. Now, where's the item?"
"Here."
He handed me a USB. I plugged it into the laptop in front of me.
"Thank you, PD Shin."
The man sitting across from me was the drama producer in charge of dramas at the broadcasting station.
His name was Shin Ju-hong. The PD who produced the drama Vampire Detective.
Actually, I had contacted Shin Ju-hong and the drama's writer for Vampire Detective.
The writer was too busy to come out. He seemed suspicious of me anyway. Who wouldn't be? Asking for the setting documents of a finished drama for 5 million won.
The good thing was that Shin Ju-hong was willing to deal.
"...You really don't plan to release this on the internet, right?"
PD Shin Ju-hong asked.
"No. It's fan love, I told you. I love Vampire Detective. I wanted the setting documents for personal collection. If you're still worried, I can sign a contract."
"No, a contract isn't necessary. But 5 million won for just the setting documents?"
"I'm a bit impulsive. I thought 5 million would get it quickly. And thanks to you, I got it in 2 hours. Plus, I'm a hunter, so I have money."
From getting the four Life Orbs this time, I realized something.
Unknown settings.
I thought from the drama that only one Life Orb formed. In the drama, Moon Ji-hyuk took it when only one had formed.
But actually, there were four.
'Baek Sang-gi was the same. Who could've known he had that kind of skill.'
I clicked through the laptop, scanning the document.
I searched the character settings for Baek Sang-gi.
Baek Sang-gi had killed vampires from abroad 300 years before the original timeline, consumed the Life Orbs, and gained immortality. He had once belonged to the Geomgye, Joseon's vampire hunter group, and learned the Seongngeom swordsmanship.
"...What was Baek Sang-gi's original role? From the settings, he doesn't seem like just an extra."
At my question, PD Shin Ju-hong looked at me in surprise.
"Baek Sang-gi was supposed to be the protagonist's ally. But due to story issues..."
"Not because the actor playing Baek Sang-gi was terrible at acting?"
"...It's a secret, but yes. He was fine in auditions... but in actual filming, it was awful. Over 50 NGs and no improvement. Sigh. Just thinking about it..."
"Was Baek Sang-gi originally going to commit suicide?"
"Yes. He was weary of life. He was supposed to fight and die against dozens of Kantura vampires at the end. The casting was set, budget tight, so we just altered the story."
I nodded. I'd heard dramas change based on viewer reactions. Good reactions could save doomed characters, bad ones lead to quick exits.
I skimmed through the character settings.
There were quite a few. About 40 detailed ones, others brief mentions.
I switched to the story plot. Too much to read fully, so I skimmed.
"There are many stories that didn't make it to the drama."
"Discarded ones. Episodes deemed boring or impossible."
"The Kim Chun-seok episode seems like it would've been fun."
"How could a single detective take down a National Assembly member controlling Korea's power?"
"...True."
I looked at the discarded episodes. These didn't happen in the Vampire Detective Playful Life world either.
"As expected of Vampire Detective. Even the setting documents are fun."
"Thank you for enjoying our drama."
PD Shin Ju-hong looked at me with kind eyes. Suspicious, but a fan spending personal money on setting docs. Hard not to like.
"The settings say four Life Orbs form in total. But only one appeared in the drama..."
"Ah, budget. CG costs a lot. We cut where we could. One orb was enough for the scene."
"I see."
I nodded.
I'd heard CG is expensive. Can't insert unnecessary ones just for settings.
"By the way, any female vampires?"
"There were. Hmm. Come to think of it, not many in the drama."
"Yes, that was disappointing."
"There's a discarded episode about a vampire family running a conglomerate. She appears there."
"What's her name?"
"...Can't remember. Should be in the character settings."
It was there.
Eldest daughter of Daecheon Group. Young owner of an Incheon luxury hotel. Late 20s. Cheon Ji-min. The conglomerate gets government protection.
"Her name's Cheon Ji-min."
"We were planning to cast actress Kim Soo-young."
"Oh? Interesting."
I smiled.
Soon, I'd enter the Vampire Detective world to check if Cheon Ji-min exists. Even if not in the drama, she might.
'And see if she looks exactly like the planned Kim Soo-young. Heh heh heh.'
After that? Same as always.
'Might as well become a chaebol son-in-law this time.'"