CH 3

3 - Growth(2)

I was surprised to see it.

—-Kirik…!

ㅡki, kirik…

The evolved kkaebi was a two-star monster.

It's 2.5 stars to be exact, but let's move on.

"Dwarfs are no match for her."

Kkaebi's force was overwhelming.

Although there is a big difference between one and two stars, it is not enough to deal with those many dwarfs alone.

However, Kkaebi was different from ordinary two-star players.

─Kei!

She snatched my baseball bat with a confident expression and jumped into the enemy's line with the bat in both hands to take a picture of a unmatched match.

Booung! 

Every time she swing the bat, the heads of the dwarfs explode like balloons.

It was more like hunting than fighting.

It was a one-sided slaughter, similar to playing a whack-a-mole game.

Even the dwarfs who were attacking have now realized the difference in level and run away.

'Is it a unique monster?'

Of the two routes,

The dwarf captain is a guy you can see often.

He appears as the boss of the fifth grade dungeon or the leader of the dwarfs in a fourth grade dungeon.

On the other hand, there was no information on unicorn dwarfs.

Even if I searched the Internet, I couldn't find a single sighting story, and it was not described separately in the novel.

It means one thing.

It's a monster that can only be born with evolution.

Of course, it's just my hypothesis.

It could be a monster that appears in a dungeon that has not yet been found.

However, one thing is certain and that is.

─Kei!

She is strong enough to slaughter the rest of the dwarfs in a flash.

Even a 3-star monster can’t do this much.

"As expected, Kkaebi! I trusted you!"

─Keii!

I didn't believe her.

When she snatched the bat from my hand and rushed to the dwarfs, I even wondered if I should stop her.

"I didn't even have time to stop her, but...'

I decided to bury the fact.

It doesn't do any good to let them know that they didn't trust their summons.

All I have to do is praise.

"Kkaebi had a hard time, so take rest. I'll put the mana stones on my own."

That's what I said out of conscience.

How nice she is to help me pick up mana stones without a break.

I can't believe I left this loyal pet unattended for five years.

The former owner of the body was surely a stupid.

While they were picking up Mana Stone together.

─Kei?

Kkaebi came up with a blue jewel.

Oh?

"This pops up here?"

─Keii?

I was handed a jewel by kkaebi.

The brilliant blue light is shining beautifully.

"This is called Awakening Stone. A gem that you can give you a job if you take it."

The blue awakening stone.

It's a gem that can get you a general class job.

The market price is usually around 1 million won.

If it’s a good job, the price can jump several times.

Originally, it should be evaluated with a measuring instrument.

I'm a walking measurement tool with a status window.

Except for me, it is possible to check the information as long as it is not a living thing.

◎Normal Awakening Stone

-Cheering song

A job that is classified as the lowest class.

"Well..., it sucks, but what is this?"

It costs as much as 1 million won.

If it's 1 million won, you can get 100 one-star Mana Stones.

This is the money you can get by catching 125 giant dwarfs.

That’s enough to shout about.

I tried!

Inwardly, of course.

"Our Kkaebi is very lucky."

─Kei!

After patting Kkaebi's head.

I put the awakening stone in my backpack.

─Keii…

She looks at me regretfully.

Do you want to take this by any chance?

For your information, monsters can also use Awakening Stone.

Because they have job costs like humans.

but.

"Sorry. I can't give you this awakening stone because l'm going to sell it."

I can't give you this.

─Keii…

It was very cute to see her sullen.

She seemed disappointed, so I added.

"I've got a better one, so don't worry."

─Kei?

I can't just let my first summon, Kkaebi, take a regular job.

Kkaebi's face was filled with anticipation.

"First of all, let's take the Mana Stone and go out. I'll give you one that's awesome when we go back to the dorm."

Just in time, there is one awakening stone that is perfect for Kkaebi. 

I hardened my mind when I saw kkaebi's flashy performance today.

Let’s feed the Legendary Awakening Stone, which was given to every academy student, to Kkaebi.

It is an investment for the future.

I have no doubt that kkaebi is worth more than the investment.

"And I'll have to buy some of your clothes on my way back."

To cover up the bare chest.

***

"Lee Hyeon-seong, a 5th grade explorer. he is in the first year of the academy. The process of discovering the dungeon was rummaging through a pile of garbage to find something to eat… is that correct?”

"Yes. I was hungry."

After leaving the dungeon

I immediately reported it to the association, and several officials gathered.

The details of the discovery were roughly covered.

I couldn't remember why I came all the way to this corner alley.

Fortunately, he did not have the look of disbelief.

Instead, he had a pitiful look on his face.

As I was doing that, I heard a woman calling me from the back.

"Lee Hyun-seong?

I turned my head in the direction of the voice.

Ruby colored ponytail hair

Small face with neatly placed features.

She was a woman with a Western style appearance that was hard to believe that she was pure Korean.

It's a bonus to look like a sharp cat.

'She's definitely...'

I recognized her at a glance.

In Korea, where black-haired Koreans like me are overflowing, how many people have natural red hair that is tightly colored to the roots?

There must be a few people who have dyed their hair.

Her hair is not dyed.

It's completely natural color.

Legendary job holders with attributes have their hair colors that follow them.

Rare hair color and unique appearance.

I can't not recognize this.

"Baek So-ah?"

a freshman at Daehan Academy

She is not the heroine of the novel.

She is a woman in the position of the heroine’s friend.

It was a little ambiguous to call it a sub heroine.

Because she didn't like the main character.

Rather, why does Baek So-ah show up here?

"Why are you here?"

"Me? I came here to learn about association work? why are you here?"

Yes, Baek So-ah was the daughter of the president of the association.

I completely forgot.

"I'm like..."

There was no need to answer Baek So-ah's reverse question.

Baek So-ah was checking with her eyes as an association official was handing me documents after temporarily registering ownership.

"Did you find this dungeon? Wow, you are lucky. It's like winning a lottery."

"... That's right."

Baek So-ah stuck next to me without hesitation to check the documents.

Isn't it too close?

We're not even close friends.

Have you ever had a conversation before?

I looked back on my dreams I had every day to inherit my memories.

Including the story in the novel I read before being possessed.

Three months after admission.

The point of contact between Lee Hyun-Seong and Baek So-ah is... Ah!

It came to my mind.

The past when Lee Hyun-Seong, the former owner of the body, flirted with every other girl.

It also included Baek So-ah.

[You. Be my girl]]

What's the line?

Are you crazy?

Why do I have to live with this kind of shame?

Not only Baek So-ah.

When I realized that I had done this to two of the main heroine trio, shame flowed in like a tide.

It’s fortunate that it’s still before confessing to the other one, it's a relief. 

Because I was possessed before that.

I can't raise my head.

I'm going to finish the process quickly and go back.

"Oh, by the way, Mr. Lee Hyun-Seong. Did you say you were done exploring? Did you go all the way to the boss room?"

An association official who was working on the report asked.

"No. I didn't go deep."

"If you want, we can explore the boss room."

"That's all right. I'm going to explore it myself to the end."

"…If that’s the case. Okay. It's a level 5 dungeon, so there's no problem. Instead, you should regularly clean the dungeon and report it and post it."

I nodded and replied, 

"I understand."

When a dungeon break occurs, the responsibility is entirely transferred to the owner, so it is common sense to constantly subjugate the monsters in the dungeon, as the association official said.

Since it is privately owned, reports related to subjugation should be posted to the association.

I feel a bit tied up.

The association installs inspection artifacts in front of the dungeon portal so that other explorers cannot access it, and it is not a hassle to post a report.

The types and numbers of demons that were destroyed today need only be reported until ownership is officially registered.

l can text you when I get home.

"What? Did you do a search as well? You, Lee Hyun-Seong?"

I guess she was listening to the conversation.

Baek so-ah barged in between us.

"Since I found it, but I didn't go deep."

"That's unexpected. I thought you were someone who always drinks and doesn't make any effort. Are you more capable than you think?"

I laughed awkwardly at the remark.

There was no denying it anyway.

That’s me, but not me…

There's no excuse.

If your image is branded like that, you can slowly change it.

l'm not Lee Hyun-seong from before.

First, I should buy clothes and go back to the dormitory.

I need to feed Kkaebi the Awakening Stone.

"Can I go now?"

"Oh, wait a minute."

The association official took out his wallet from his pocket and handed Over three green bills.

"You will get sick if you pick up food waste. First of all, buy something with this, and since you became a dungeon owner, you won't be in trouble with money from now on."

Were you paying attention to what I said earlier?

He's nicer than he looks.

When I tried to refuse it because l felt guilty to receive it, the association official hurriedly put the money into my hands.

Then I can't give it back.

"Oh, thank you."

I folded the money and put it in my pocket, examining the face of the association.

He's looking at me pitifully.

Don't do that...

Baek So-ah, who was watching the situation, also had big eyes as if surprised.

"You eat food waste?"

I think this is a strange misunderstanding.

I should've covered the details of the discovery a little more properly.

It doesn't matter.

However, I'm not sure if l'm being branded a beggar by the same academy student.

"'I'm busy, so I'll go. Good luck!"

Whether you misunderstand or not, it's up to you.

I won't get involved with Baek So-ah from now on.

It's no use getting involved.

Baek so-ah is rather hot tempered.

She has a fiery personality and a rough mouth.

Look at that ferocious look.

It makes a reasonable guess as to where a person might have been soaked until just now.

She is a specimen of an aggressive woman.

I don't think so...

I hurriedly left before I was beaten for no reason.

Ah, It's traumatic.
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