Chapter 95
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 95
Chapter Title: Semen Man Returns to the Modern World
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Hunter.
There was no such thing in the world I knew.
It's not that surprising, though, since a new element has been added while filming Semen Man Returns.
'First, I should head out.'
"Jeong Jae-hyeok, you seem a bit taller?"
I went over to where my usual friends were calling me, and the drinking session was already in full swing.
"Insoles? Insoles. Hey, fuck, you trying to be an astronaut?"
"It's not like you shrank, right?"
I guess I really had grown taller. My friends, who saw me all the time, noticed the change right away.
"Heard you went in with a girl yesterday?"
"What'd she look like? You were losing your shit in the group chat saying she was fucking gorgeous."
A girl? What girl?
Ah~~. Right. Their info was frozen at the point when I met the Black-Haired Goddess and left for the other world.
"It was my goddess."
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My friends looked dumbfounded at my response.
"This guy's already drunk?"
"She really was a goddess. I'll show you a pic next time."
I should've snapped a photo of Adelin's face. These guys would flip out.
"Heard there's this thing called hunters these days? You know about it?"
"What're you talking about all of a sudden? That's been around for like ten years."
"If you're not into it, it's easy to miss. Everyone just sticks to their own feeds these days. Dungeons might as well be for otakus."
'I skimmed the wiki, but...'
Was it real? I honestly couldn't believe it.
Monsters appearing worldwide, and a job to hunt them.
"Our country got a huge tower too. Naksan Tower. You can see that thing from miles away."
"Oh, that?"
I honestly had no clue, but I played along.
"It goes up to 100 floors, and they've cleared up to 32."
"Heard the rewards for clearing floors are insane. Enough to quit your job."
"Yeah, makes sense. You get a cut of the tower's revenue as royalties once you take down the floor boss."
According to my friends,
a massive tower had shot up near Naksan Mountain, each floor with its own unique ecosystem and ridiculously vast size.
Monsters kept pouring out, and that was hunters' main source of income.
"What, they sell the corpses or something? How do they make money?"
"They drop mana stones, materials worth cash."
Ah~ got it.
I understood roughly.
"Why the sudden interest? You thinking of becoming a hunter? It's not for just anyone."
"Seems like a good way to make quick money."
More than that, I was already familiar with monsters—I'd experienced them firsthand.
The moment I decided to take a leave from university and figure out how to make a living.
My friends were trying to talk me out of it, warning that hospital bills might pile up if things went wrong. I could guess the general public's perception.
The tower hadn't been up long,
and the industry was so new that info was scarce.
But worldwide, aggressive investments were pouring in.
After parting with my friends, I stepped into the night streets
and looked up at the sky. There it was—a massive tower.
'How did I miss that on the way here...?'
Maybe because I hadn't consciously looked up.
Now that I noticed, it had such a commanding presence it was weird not to know about it. A divine aura wafted from the tower.
───The owner of that tower is definitely a goddess.
'Hmm.'
I started browsing YouTube, and my algorithm quickly flooded with hunter news.
The 33rd floor, still unconquered.
A female hunter challenging it spoke with resolute determination.
Korea's 8th Awakener, S-Rank Hunter Shin Jin-ah Exclusive Interview
"Ms. Shin Jin-ah, do you think you'll succeed in conquering the 33rd floor boss?"
"Yes. Our First Assault Team will definitely break through the 33rd floor."
Shin Jin-ah, introduced as the first female leader, voiced her bold ambitions from my phone.
Shall I get a taste?
I checked the accumulated strain in my body. Very mild.
Honestly, after constant training against Kira and Biska lately,
I had so much energy left that ending the day like this felt unsatisfying.
What I really wanted was to expand my harem to a thousand and fuck all thousand of them.
I took public transport like a normal person to near Naksan Tower.
I paused in awe at the towering structure's scale. No way humans built that.
"Jeong Jae-hyeok, Hoyun University student, verified. Entering alone?"
"Yes."
"You've reviewed the risks and notices?"
"I have."
Simple paperwork at entry, and I was in.
As I stepped into the 1st floor entrance, a faint grassy scent hit me. Dense foliage spread out like a forest, reminding me slightly of the World Tree woods.
No Hipeia here, I hope.
Trees towered from inside the 1st floor, stretching so high I couldn't gauge the ceiling.
Is it daytime here? Sunlight's blazing.
"Impressive."
I wasn't here to sightsee, but...
Who knew something this epic existed~.
"Queek?"
"Hm?"
That's when I encountered my first monster.
Tiny goblins. Smaller and cuter than the armed ones I first met—like newborns.
"What're you guys? Nice to meet you?"
It's been ages since I saw a monster.
Crack. I clenched my fist tight enough to make it creak.
"Keeek!"
The goblins didn't attack—they bolted.
Ha ha, what the hell.
Rat pup level difficulty?
'Perfect for a student field trip...'
I decided to explore the 1st floor of Naksan Tower a bit more.
Occasional aggressive goblins got kicked or punched away lightly.
I didn't kill them. No exp anyway.
'How far does this go?'
Just climbing to the 2nd or 3rd floor like this would take forever?
Maybe ask someone passing by.
I ran into hikers, but we'd awkwardly nod and pass without eye contact.
Feels weird to strike up a convo.
This country's not exactly known for random auntie pussy-fucking hospitality—I'm not that sociable.
'Well, I did drink today...'
No rush, I thought—then.
"Help!!"
I spotted a woman being chased by goblins.
'No way, this event?'
And she's pretty with big tits!
Shouldn't this cliché happen in the other world?
Giving a returned Semen Man something this basic...
"I'll help! Come here!"
Too lazy to go to her, I yelled.
She desperately ran to me and hid behind my back.
Good girl.
"Keeek!"
Furious goblins charged. Three of them, but I instantly saw where to punch.
Training paying off.
Thwack!!
One down with a jab—barely any effort, and it flew like a ragdoll.
No need to measure distance; sequential punches dropped the rest. Situation cleared quick.
Pat pat.
I dusted my hands and looked at the girl.
"Thank you..."
Black bob hair, cute face, decent-sized chest.
About 154cm?
Her looking up at me would've strained my neck.
"What're you doing? Alone?"
"Oh, got separated from my group. We're from Hoyun University's Hunter Club."
"I'm from there too. Not in the club, though."
"Ah! Senior!?"
Turned out she was a junior from the same school.
"Senior! Nice to meet you!"
"No need to be so formal..."
"But you're insanely strong. Heading up, right...?"
Scratch.
Does my B-rank license from the other world count?
"Hunter Club freshman! Lee Ha-yoon!"
"Yeah, sure, Ha-yoon."
She beamed with relief at meeting me, inching closer like she didn't want to let go.
Pretty lovable girl.
Should I pounce?
Normally, my dick would've popped out already, and we'd be going at it.
Her oblivious to the bulge in my pants meant she had no clue her chastity was at risk.
Defenseless nape...
Did ancient vampires feel this urge to bite?
She looked endlessly vulnerable.
"Where's your group?"
I scraped together the last shreds of my humanity to ask.
"Oh, over there!"
"Lee Ha-yoon! Where are you?"
"Senior! Here!"
Soon, club guys and senior girls approached.
"Where'd you wander off to in that short time?"
"Sorry. Goblins chased me..."
'Why'd you leave a girl like this behind?'
I glared, locking eyes with one male senior.
"Who's this guy?"
"Senior from our school."
They whispered 'Know him?' and concluded no.
"You know Daehan hyung by any chance?"
"Nah, don't know him."
"Ah... okay."
Awkward vibe.
Was he someone I should've known?
"He's the guy who cleared the 5th floor. Thought you might know..."
"Just here sightseeing."
"But why the casual speech...?"
"Hey, cut it out."
One hot-blooded guy.
Ha-yoon looked flustered between us.
"Sorry, junior. Had a drink before coming."
I leaned in, exhaling booze breath—he recoiled.
But more than that,
"Ugh..."
Just getting close was physical intimidation.
I saw his brief bravado crumble in his eyes.
'Ha, me too... Wild animal habits don't adapt quick to modern life.'
Suddenly oozing thug vibes.
Sorry. My bad.
Been away from civilization too long.
After thoroughly cowing him, I had to admit I was being childish.
"She's a freshman—don't leave her alone. Protect her properly, juniors."
"...Got it. We'll handle it."
"Alright. I'm out."
No need to drag it out. I left.
"Th-thank you!"
Ha-yoon bowed deeply in thanks.
Having met my university's elite Hunter Club and toured the 1st floor,
my curiosity for the next floor grew.
"Oh, right. One question, juniors."
"Yes?"
"How do I get to the 2nd floor?"
They all looked shocked.
Like, you entered the dungeon solo without knowing that?
'Whatever, fuck it.'
Could happen.
"Uh... by killing monsters."
Killing?
Finally noticed the drops on the ground.
"Low chance, but they drop scrolls to the next floor."
Ah~~.
That's how it worked.
Hadn't noticed 'cause I was in non-lethal play mode before Ha-yoon.
"Got it. Thanks~."
Then one girl spoke up.
"Hey! If you're drunk, maybe skip the 2nd floor..."
"...Yeah. Could be dangerous."
I ignored them.
Of course—no danger for me.