The First Contract Rejection

Gold had been given, and that was a profit.

But the name... it already felt off just from looking at it.

“Corpse Fetish?”

That was the word, and it was weird, so I searched it on the Hunter Universe.

It was a villain.

One who handled the undead in a very unpleasant way.

After successfully hunting them down, ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠they had disappeared.

It seemed like no one in Korea was dealing with them at all.

'Could it be that I'm the first one in the country?'

Then it would be a loss. It seemed like I had to report it.

'Why did they contact me?'

Was it YouTube?

That seemed the most likely.

Since there were a lot of sponsors coming in, I had seen the trending YouTube videos, and I had read the comments. It was a huge commotion.

Because the aggro was so strong, I was terrified and closed the comments after reading them.

Among them, there were some who speculated about demons and such.

'Could that be what attracted them?'

A villain. I had no intention of associating with such creepy guys even after overcoming my 1 HP.

Villains, not monsters, cause terror to people. The serious part is that they move maliciously with the sole purpose of private damage without a gate as a window.

They often caused even more damage than monsters.

“Hoo... You guys are the first.”

Other guilds had all been waiting without responding, but NecroPhilia was the first to press [Reject].

'Wait, but is rejecting okay?'

The thought crossed my mind that if these bad guys came looking for me to catch me, what would I do.

Suddenly anxious.

But this was the right thing to reject.

There was almost no way for them to know where I was.

If I got anxious about every little thing, there would be no answer.

I had that much firm resolve.

Suddenly angry.

How dare they see me as a villain candidate.

Gold had been given, and that was a profit. But the contract itself was absurd, and that was enough to make me furious.

My MMM and air bullets were howling. I wanted to rush out right now and tear those villains apart.

Those brats... I knew that feeling too...

I had decided that if I had time, I would properly show them who I was.

In the Certified Hunter Management Bureau – Director’s Office

Cartibes was an undead dragon,

and it had already been publicly known in the world.

It had occupied a capital of another country and turned it into a monster zone, then naturally dissipated.

The 【Cartibes' Seal】

And this was a precursor to that incident.

“It means that there is a high probability that a 【Cartibes' Egg】 has nested in South Korea.”

“......”

This was a fact known to the Director and Team 1 Leader as well.

They couldn't have not analyzed monsters, even disaster-level dragons.

“To summarize.”

1. The difficulty of gates nationwide will increase.

2. The location of the 'egg' will be the area with the highest gate frequency.

3. If not found in advance, the hatchling will hatch.

* Once hatched, it's already too late.

With these three points, the current situation was summarized.

“And the egg's location is probably in Seoul.”

“Yes. Two gate formations have already occurred, which is worrying. The range is probably vast, so it won't be easy to find the egg.”

It became quite difficult.

“Summon the high rankers. To the Management Bureau.”

Kim Chun-gyu gave the order.

Cheon Seung-hyuk left the place without saying anything, as if leaving the judgment to the Management Bureau on this matter.

'I need more power.'

This kind of disaster is rare in the world.

And it's in this country, South Korea.

The list of high rankers in South Korea, especially those controlled by the Management Bureau.

And the list of high rankers among private guild leaders who actively move on the Management Bureau's requests.

'It's insufficient.'

Perhaps we can stop the situation somehow,

but the damage might be at a level that can't be recovered.

This time it was not Imugi but a dragon.

Actually, before that, several local cities might be occupied.

My head hurt. With a situation like this.

'Is it really impossible to recruit the Unregistered?'

The answerless deal that still sparkled in my eyes. What if such a hunter is in the state's hands.

Also, since I couldn't sense the combat style, if I had such power, it would definitely be a great help to the national power.

It was maddening.

Why did he hide his identity and only hunt monsters, but not cooperate with the Management Bureau?

'Is it because money is lacking? Or is there something else besides gold that he wants?'

Nothing could be known.

'Still, from my point of view, I can't just wait and suck my thumb.'

At this moment, it was necessary to change the approach to him.

'Recruitment is not the only answer.'

Of course there is a way.

But if I change the method, it will cost some gold.

Kim Chun-gyu was determined to somehow raise the budget, but there was one thing that was at stake.

'There is too little information. There is not even a very small piece of information that he is on our side.'

Only two gate hunts so far.

The golem battle was enough to cause a strange sense of horror, so distinguishing good and evil was difficult even for Kim Chun-gyu himself,

“Hoo.”

Is he a friendly existence to us?

Since I couldn't even guess that yet,

I couldn't invest more recklessly.

'The 100 million gold I already sponsored is definitely a large budget investment.'

If I invest more and it ends in loss, it would be an irreversible mistake at this point.

To continue with similar level investments, just a little more. I hope you give us something to judge.

'Damn it.'

Just one more clue. Who you are.

'From that moment on, no matter what contract or whatever, I will make a ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠decision.'

So just one more.

Show me the clue that you are friendly to humans.

I am a sniper with 1 HP.

Slogan: zero risk, high return, whatever.

Anyway, I just wanted to survive,

but the contract from the villain guild made my mood very unpleasant.

'No need to daydream. Let's turn off the nerves.'

Let's think about it.

'The current situation is already scary enough...'

After experiencing two consecutive gates, I felt something was scary.

My 1 HP instinct that the gate situation would become more dangerous in the future...

My survival was still threatened.

'I'll quickly get back to reorganization. No time to rest for someone like me...'

Create variables to increase survival probability as much as possible.

First, I raised the shelter barrier and judged that it was sufficiently hardened, and invested the remaining small amount of points into shelter area.

'It was too narrow, so I was always on edge about stepping on the furniture.'

Since I had experienced it once, I wasn't scared anymore.

The sound subsided, and after coming out from the rolled-up blanket, I looked around the room.

“Hoo...”

This would feel like a very small apartment.

It was empty enough. Originally, there weren't many pieces of furniture.

'What should I do next.'

The thought didn't last long. Why? Because I had become rich again.

With a lot of sponsors coming in and the large sponsor from NecroPhilia, roughly 300 million gold was created by rounding.

Since there was money, I decided to buy the sniper rifle I had been needing.

'I'm still ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠hesitant, but if I buy it, now is the time.'

I couldn't hold on for practice forever, and since I'm still a beginner, I should buy one main gun when habits aren't formed yet.

Enter the Sniper Shop.

'It's really expensive.'

Even after seeing it again, it was shocking.

'At least 100 million.'

Among bolt actions, the price was relatively lower. Since I wanted a bolt action, it was good luck

'Under 200 million.'

With that, three sniper rifles came out.

■ Laser Eye = 200,000,000

■ Clear Shot = 180,000,000

■ Steady Shooter = 100,000,000

Choose one of these three that would be most suitable for me.

First, [Laser Eye].

High accuracy and range. Very good.

But it had a very fatal disadvantage,

'It comes with a laser pointer' as default.

“Absolutely not.”

Originally, it would be an incredibly convenient function, but it had the disadvantage of being able to be discovered my location.

Perhaps I could turn off the laser, but then is there a reason to spend that much money? Let's look more.

Second, [Clear Shot].

“Ooooh.”

Accuracy is the main point. The range doesn't seem to expand at all, but

'This seems good.'

However, the disadvantage is the price.

180 million is too expensive. A problem to worry about at this point.

'Originally, the damage is high, so unless there's a huge accuracy improvement, it's too big an expense.'

It seems that even if I buy this gun, it won't give effects like always hitting the head or something.

Anyway, my skill has to keep up with it.

Compared to almost no range variation, it's a bit disappointing.

'Let me think a little more.'

Still, since the performance isn't bad, I'll seriously consider buying it for now.

Third, [Steady Shooter].

“Hooh.”

Compared to Clear Shot, the accuracy difference isn't that noticeable.

If the target becomes too small or the range widens, that small difference will decide the winner...

But I don't think it's worth thinking that far.

'I like this gun.'

Indeed, it suits the name 'Steady'.

Compared to practice, the range is clearly increased,

and accuracy is greatly improved.

Most importantly, this description.

How tempting is this description?

'Once I buy it, I'll use it for a long time.'

That means it's a gun to use as ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠the main weapon.

In that sense, I think a gun with solid basics that covers from beginner to expert level is better.

Of course, there are other special advantage guns that I'll use someday... but it's not too late to think about it later.

Even the money is 100 million.

It's much cheaper than other guns.

I didn't think long and bought it as is.

[Purchased 'Steady Shooter']

[100,000,000G deducted]

“Let's do well from now on.”

Compared to the slightly funny green design of the practice one, it's a completely professional sniper rifle design.

'The whole thing is pitch black, giving a serious feeling and I like it.'

Since it's a newly selected gun, it gleams.

It's like the feeling when buying a new car.

With the intention to start serious sniper training,

last final check.

'Supply Depot opening.'

Honestly, the name didn't feel particularly urgent.

Still, I had to read the explanation and review it, so I entered the shelter status window as [New Opening]

'Agent Quarters?'

Since my level is still 21, I can't open it yet,

but the message was clearly delivered.

'If I reach level 30.'

I can hire someone called an agent.

“Please. Finally.”

I was able to add one variable that would help my survival.

Suddenly burning with growth desire.

My chest swelled.

'Gates.'

When will one open.

A very far away gate that is not dangerous to me.

Also not scary. A weak but one that gives a lot of experience.

“I'm behind,”

I faced the light of hope again.

With my resolve,

the latest [Air Purifier] of the shelter was running vigorously.