Chapter 82
Chapter 82
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 82
Chapter Title: Precognition - 1
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‘Hey. Something going on?’
He’d been wondering what it was, but his summoned beast, Night Walker, was using his demonic energy.
Even though he’d given it plenty before, the fact that it still wasn’t enough meant something big had happened.
Sss.
Night Walker reported that a gate would appear three days from now.
‘The gate’s popping up right in the middle of Gangwon-do’s city center. Five to ten monsters will come out.’
Landscapes of the city center flashed through his mind.
‘This spot, huh. Lots of people pass through here.’
Using the scene shown by his summon as a clue, Kim Minjun searched for nearby military bases.
There was a Hunter Army unit near Gangneung, but it was quite a distance away.
Even if they rushed over as fast as possible, it would take at least ten minutes.
‘Ten minutes... that’s gonna cause massive casualties.’
Even if just ten goblins came out of the gate, at least thirty people nearby would be injured or killed.
‘From the energy I’m sensing, they’re at least mid-tier monsters.’
According to Night Walker’s report, the monsters were orcs at minimum.
Thanks to its skill level going up, he could grasp even finer details.
‘Good job. Time to get emergency leave right now.’
Lately, he’d been itching for action, wondering when something big would happen.
Perfect timing.
‘If they don’t pin a sergeant stripe on me after I stop this, I’ll make them regret it later.’
**
Two days later.
Kim Minjun applied for leave and headed straight to Gangneung.
“But seriously, you didn’t have to come along.”
Right now, Kim Seohyun—a follower of the black mage cult—was beside him.
She must have heard about it from the summon.
“Mr. Kim Minjun. You’ll get way more out of this with me here.”
“Is that so? I was planning to call you soon anyway, so no big deal.”
“Yes. Thank you.”
Kim Seohyun bowed politely.
Kim Minjun stared at her for a moment, then narrowed his eyes.
And for good reason...
“You, what happened to the money I’ve been sending you?”
She was wearing clothes that looked like they’d been fished out of a donation bin.
Of course, Kim Seohyun didn’t look bad appearance-wise.
Still, he couldn’t just stand by while his followers, who’d suffered in that other world, kept struggling here too.
They’d never gotten to enjoy the things they wanted.
At the very least, in Korea, he wanted them to have whatever they wanted to eat or wear.
“Yes. I’ve been saving everything except the bare minimum for living expenses.”
“You. What did I say at the start?”
“Y-Yes?”
His tone carried a hint of anger.
Startled, Kim Seohyun bowed her head again.
“I-I’m sorry. You told us to spend the money you sent however we wanted... but how could we spend your hard-earned money so freely? We’re already grateful just to be here on Earth with healthy bodies.”
“I told you not to do that here.”
Kim Minjun pulled out a thick wad of cash from his wallet and handed it to her.
“Go to a clothing store right now and buy some decent, nice stuff. No—see that department store over there? Go there. If you come back without spending all this, you’re in for it.”
“M-Mr. Kim Minjun... thank you....”
Kim Seohyun accepted the money with an overwhelmed expression and headed straight to the nearby clothing store.
“Habits don’t change easily.”
Kim Minjun muttered to himself as he watched her glance back every few steps.
Most of them—Lee Bonggu, Kim Seohyun, and the other followers—hadn’t lived normal lives.
‘Lee Bonggu stole bread risking his life as a kid. Kim Seohyun was abandoned by her own parents the moment they confirmed she was blind.’
That’s why they ended up resenting the Empire and joining a dark group like black mages.
‘The Empire, huh. Pisses me off just thinking about it.’
The Empire cut out useless talents without mercy.
They didn’t care if they starved to death on the streets.
‘Compared to that, look at Korea.’
From basic livelihood support to all sorts of aid programs.
‘Damn this past of mine. Pops up uninvited every now and then.’
He shook his head to clear his thoughts.
It was true he’d gained immense power after falling into that other world, Isgard.
But it was the result of enduring just as much suffering.
“Mr. Kim Minjun.”
About thirty minutes later.
Kim Seohyun approached him hesitantly.
“You spent it all?”
“P-Pardon? Yes... I spent every last won, just as you said.”
She was now dressed in high-quality clothes from the department store.
She’d always been pretty enough, but now properly dressed, passersby were turning their heads.
“See? What did I tell you? You guys risked your lives to come here—you need to live without any shortages.”
“Yes....”
“Eat what you want, wear what you want, do what you want. I’ll support it all. Anything’s fine as long as it’s not a crime.”
“M-Mr. Kim Minjun....”
His words were casual, but they moved her deeply.
“Sniff....”
Tears welled up in Kim Seohyun’s eyes.
He was the one who’d saved her, a blind girl.
Just being able to see the world was enough for her to live gratefully forever.
And yet...
Mr. Kim Minjun went further, caring for her so thoughtfully.
Even though she’d forced her way to Earth, a place he’d told her not to come to.
“Hey. Why are you crying? People’ll think I made you.”
“S-Sorry.”
“Since you came along anyway, enjoy yourself. See what Korea’s like. You’ve been cooped up studying all day, haven’t you?”
Kim Minjun chuckled and nodded for her to follow.
“Yes!”
Kim Seohyun beamed and hurried after him.
If Lee Bonggu saw her like this, he’d faint.
She was always expressionless and hurled abuse at the other followers—except for Kim Minjun.
“Speaking of, what’s Lee Bonggu up to? No reports lately.”
Inside a nearby barbecue joint.
As he put meat on Kim Seohyun’s plate, Kim Minjun asked about recent updates.
“Lee Bonggu? That worm—no, that guy’s been focused on tracking demonic energy. Since there’s not much in Korea, he’s operating overseas too, it seems.”
“Yeah. He’ll handle himself.”
“Oh. And in two months, I’m taking the Hunter non-commissioned officer exam, first round.”
“What? Already?”
Kim Minjun’s eyes lit up in surprise.
How long had she been studying Korean? And now the Hunter NCO exam?
He knew she was smart, but this much?
“I studied fifteen hours a day.”
“Fifteen hours? Ah, that explains the speed. I told you to do what you want. No need to follow me into the Hunter Army.”
“The only thing I want is to assist by your side, Mr. Kim Minjun.”
She replied as if she wouldn’t compromise on that.
“Wow... this is amazing, Mr. Kim Minjun!”
But then she’d take a bite of meat and make a blissful face.
“Eat as much as you want. If you hold back watching me, you’ll get scolded.”
“Y-Yes!”
Kim Minjun chuckled watching her.
“So, your demonic eye. No strain even using it like this?”
The reason she insisted on coming along was one.
To use her capricious demonic eye and pinpoint the exact type and timing of the gate.
That way, perfect countermeasures, and big gains for him.
‘No real need to go that far, but can’t hurt.’
Over ninety percent of gates just spit out monsters and close.
However.
The remaining ten percent could release harmful stuff like toxic gas along with monsters.
In those cases, even if the Hunter Army rushed to the scene, there wasn’t much they could do.
‘Gas can be treated if handled fast, but other cases mean instant death right there.’
If her demonic eye nailed those details, they could save everyone perfectly.
“Yes, Mr. Kim Minjun.”
Kim Seohyun wiped her greasy mouth and spoke.
“This demonic eye shows prophecies on its own whim, but if certain conditions are met, I can see them whenever I want.”
“Those are: within ten meters range. And not too far in the future. Right?”
“Yes. Exactly.”
While Night Walker brought rough info, Kim Seohyun’s capricious demonic eye got the fine details.
Of course, judging if it was real fell to her—a downside.
“Good. Let’s head to the projected site then.”
“Understood.”
Kim Seohyun nodded confidently and stood.
“That’ll be 830,000 won.”
“Yes. Here.”
“E-Eight hundred thirty thousand... when did I eat that much....”
She panicked hearing the bill as Kim Minjun paid, but.
**
Gangneung City, area dense with middle and high schools.
Upon arrival, Kim Seohyun activated her demonic eye.
“Please wait just a moment.”
“Sure.”
Her capricious demonic eye flashed red.
After staring down the street for a while, she said she’d seen three prophecies.
“One’s twenty minutes from now, another thirty minutes, and the last one an hour after that.”
“Good. Explain each situation in as much detail as possible.”
Clearing her throat at his words, Kim Seohyun began.
“The one in twenty minutes: wolf-like monsters come out. Eight of them. They attack and bite passersby right after emerging.”
“Wolf-like monsters... Lycanthropes. Next?”
“In thirty minutes: toxic gas leaks from the gate along with Lycanthropes. Six of them.”
“Toxic gas and monsters together. Not common. Next.”
“One hour from now: fifty ogres pour out. Overwhelmed by numbers, the Hunter Army deploys twenty tanks and a battalion to fight back.”
Kim Minjun stood still, organizing his thoughts.
“The last one’s fake. Night Walker specified five to ten.”
So one of the first two was likely real...
“The first one’s no big issue either. The problem’s the gate leaking toxic gas.”
He needed to prepare for the worst case.
Kim Minjun gauged the number of people on the street.
To evacuate civilians before the gate opened.
If toxic gas leaked, casualties could happen.
Sss.
“Huh? What’s that.”
“M-Mr. Kim Minjun!”
Just as Kim Minjun was about to move in earnest.
A red gate began forming behind him.