Chapter 26
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 26
Chapter Title: I've Set a Goal
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“Connections? You mean asking that Jeong Se-hee person?”
“Yeah.”
Even though Jeong Se-hee was a magician, her strength and agility weren't low at all. That's why she was so confident yesterday, strutting around in that skimpy outfit right in front of me.
'She definitely gave off the vibe that she could take me down without any magic.'
Even if she was a research fanatic, at her core, she was a combat dealer. She probably had some hand-to-hand combat training for emergencies.
“I'm thinking of asking her to introduce me to a trainer.”
“That's a good idea, but... you sure it'll be okay?”
Yu-ra Noona was probably worried about the lesson fees. It was natural—private tutoring was always pricier than academies, even for regular students.
“I can handle that much. I can't keep relying on others forever.”
“If you need anything, just say so. Got it?”
There was no way Jeong Se-hee would take my money, but I had no intention of explaining that in detail.
No matter how tolerant Yu-ra Noona was, what was the point of dragging on about another woman? Especially to someone already trying so hard to hide her possessiveness.
“By the way, Noona.”
“Yeah?”
“I've finished my coffee.”
I set the empty cup down on the table and grinned. Maybe it was her scent subtly tickling my nose, but my dick had started reacting a little while ago.
“...Pervert.”
“You just figuring that out now?”
Yu-ra Noona didn't dodge my hand fondling her breast. She just buried herself in my arms, her face flushed red.
“I haven't showered yet.”
“Wanna do it together?”
“...Sure.”
Perfect timing to test out Golden Eye. Time to scan every inch of Yu-ra Noona's body thoroughly.
After spending a leisurely time with Yu-ra Noona, I got home the next day at 2 p.m. For the first time in a while, I hunkered down and scoured the Hunter Gallery for info.
Title: Basic Manual for Newbie Hunters
A quick rundown of the basics for all you excited newbies who just awakened.
1. Don't just blindly dump stats into stamina or mana every level up thinking you'll get corrections.
Before level 20, you won't notice a thing anyway. For auto-corrections to kick in, your strength, agility, and stamina total needs to hit a certain threshold.
Don't be an idiot and open your status window mid-fight chasing gains. You'll die.
2. Early gear should prioritize stamina and mana corrections.
Stuff that boosts strength, agility, or stamina is ridiculously expensive and hard to see results from. Don't get cocky—low levels are about surviving to return alive.
3. No matter your class, physical training is essential.
Newbies prioritize defense, evasion, and escape over offense. So what if your stats are high? You think your body, trained as a regular civilian your whole life, will magically keep up just because the numbers went up?
Guy who's only driven compact cars suddenly flooring a sports car at 200 km/h? Heart races, crash, dead. Save up somehow and get training first. Hunter academies these days are cheap and solid.
...
“Every word rings true.”
Number 3 was expected, but 1 and 2 caught me off guard. With my status window copying letting me balloon my stats, I hadn't dwelled on it.
'I'll keep status window copy up as much as possible... but I need to prepare for worst-case scenarios.'
What if an emergency forces me to drop someone else's status window copy? I'd be stuck relying purely on my own.
The problem? My stats were heavily skewed toward intelligence. And I didn't even have an attack skill scaled to intelligence.
'Gotta learn something—anything.'
I didn't plan to stay a supporter forever just because that's how I started. To climb higher, I needed to become a dealer eventually.
There were only two S-rank supporters worldwide who'd started in that position, and one was currently my role model.
'Roland Lukert. US ranking number 2.'
A world ranker dominating the frontlines of Black Tower raids. A jack-of-all-trades in solo or party play, he's the exception called an 'all-rounder.'
According to hunters who'd observed his fights, he displayed feats requiring at least 1,000 strength, 1,000 agility each, and the same for intelligence.
Everyone in hunting knew specializing in one stat per level-up was most efficient. A perfect hexagon? In the hunter world, that's just mediocre trash.
I had no idea how he did it, but Roland Lukert was a monster who shattered that common sense.
“I can do it too.”
With Jeong Se-hee and Sin Ju-yeon's stats combined, it was totally doable. And now I could maintain two permanent copies.
'Which means I need to prepare even more thoroughly.'
No solo schedule from the association yet, but I figured it'd take over a week. Party practice usually came with at least ten days prep time.
This week, I should focus solely on training. Research skills on the side, prep semen potions ahead of time.
'And check the shop regularly.'
I didn't notice at first, but the exclusive shop had surprise event items beyond the standard list. Some cost over 100 million.
Not that I needed them now. My top priority was a basic attack skill. At least something to chuck semen potions easily.
I closed the shop and grabbed my phone. After dialing and waiting a few seconds, a sleepy voice answered.
[Hello......]
“Were you sleeping?”
[Mmm, it's Seong-han. Yawn......]
The yawn stretched out long. So even Jeong Se-hee took it easy on weekends.
[Stayed up all night experimenting and slept in...... What's up?]
...Just your average research nut. Swallowing a chuckle, I got to the point.
“Any chance you could find me a good instructor?”
[Instructor? For what?]
Her voice sharpened instantly as she woke up. I laid out my thoughts.
[Hmm, impressive. Or actually, it's about time.]
“Figured Noona would know someone good. Or recommend a decent academy if not.”
[Academies are useless for real skill. And weirdos sniffing around would just be a headache.]
“I'm not exactly attention-magnet material.”
[A D-rank supporter mid-internship? That's rare merchandise. And you're handsome. Big dick too.]
“...Thanks for the compliments.”
Face aside, why bring up my dick? It is my pride and joy, though.
[Hard to check today. Tomorrow okay? Latest by 4 p.m.]
“Whenever's convenient. Even later is fine.”
[Gotta find quick to start quick. Oh, and......]
She hesitated, then trailed off with a low sigh. What was that about?
[...Never mind. Talk later. Anything else?]
“Nope.”
[Have a good rest of your weekend. Jerk off in moderation.]
“Huh?”
Click.
No time to respond, call ended. Staring at the screen in bewilderment, a message from Jeong Se-hee popped up.
Here's a gift in case you're lonely playing alone♡
“Pfft!”
Whoa, fuck. Good thing my mouth was empty.
I opened the attached photo without thinking and nearly choked for real.
“What the...”
No way she just took this? I tapped to zoom in.
“...Damn, that's impressive.”
A selfie with her pajama top pulled aside, exposing one breast and nipple.
Even lying down, that mana tank asserted its presence. Pure grandeur of nature itself.
Her face slightly flushed, but those eyes staring straight at the camera? Peak Jeong Se-hee. The illusion of eye contact made blood rush downstairs.
If you're gonna jerk off, save it and I'll take it later? Empty a clean water bottle, fridge it—no touching with mouth—and it'll last three days.
Figures it wasn't just a freebie.
Still, she readily agreed to find an instructor, and the fap material was top-tier. Guess I could provide this service.
...But first!
But Noona
Need something else?
Got any spicier ones while we're at it?
...Sent it as a joke and you come charging in for real?
Half a water bottle by Tuesday
Hold on♡
Hmm, finally got a read on this woman's patterns. Can't overuse it or it'll lose effect—gotta deploy sparingly.
“Oh yeah...”
There was a note about killing me if it leaked, but anyway, Jeong Se-hee sent photos matching that heart emoji.
Breasts were standard; she even had shots fully exposing her pussy. Seeing it in pics brought a fresh thrill, excitement bubbling up.
“Marathon fap? Easy.”
Wonder when the next sex session is? This time with Golden Eye too—let's see if perfect clarity wins or I do.
Jeong Se-hee, who promised contact by 5 p.m., sent the profile and number before lunch the next day.
Thanks to that, I met her recommended instructor right away at a cafe downtown.
“Nice to meet you. I'm Im Yu-ha.”
“Hello. Lee Seong-han.”
Im Yu-ha had sharp eyes and black hair cut neatly along her shoulders—a beauty. Her expression showed zero emotion, like a mannequin.
'Twenty-six, she said. Another older woman.'
What did I do in a past life for every woman I meet to be older?
“I heard about you from Se-hee.”
“...Se-hee?”
“Just my way of addressing her. Don't mind it.”
Her stiff speech was military-like. Actually, judging by those toned muscles visible through her clothes, she might really be from that world.
“Heard you awakened as a hunter recently. Correct?”
“Yes. So I want some basic physical training.”
“What do you mean by basic?”
“Exactly that—basic. Aside from casual home workouts, I haven't done anything serious.”
“Then, a quick survey followed by consultation. Alright?”
“Yes.”
Im Yu-ha crisply tapped her tablet and handed me a stylus. The screen showed what looked like a health questionnaire.