Chapter 48 – 17. Jeong Ha-Eun and the Eastern Contaminated Zone (2)
“It’s Ha-eun, right? I was wondering if I would be working with the elite team of the Helios Guild. “We really got to meet each other.”
Eric looked at Jeong Ha-eun.
It’s a greeting from a handsome man with a gentle smile.
In fact, Jeong Ha-eun knows the true character of Hunter Eric, hidden behind that soft smile.
A huge pervert and talented person.
And because I still had the trauma of rolling around on the floor during the last training session, my body almost stiffened for a moment.
I quickly came to my senses.
‘Here are three elite teams of hunters. No matter how favorable it is to me. ‘The guild leader’s daughter can’t show her clumsy side.’
But Jeong Ha-eun was surprised once again.
“Anyway, Eric! I never imagined that I would be going through a dungeon with you again! Not only me, but hunters on the southern front have been looking for you countless times. We haven’t heard anything about you in the hunter world for a while! “But I can’t believe I was in Korea like this!”
Hunter Ryan looks like the football team manager from a teen movie.
The man who even the elite 3rd team hunters of the Helios Guild were looking at arrogantly just a moment ago.
Of course, it is true that teams 3 are less famous than teams 1 and 2.
They are S-class hunters who are on the same level as Nova’s actual training instructors. It is not something that can be completely ignored by Ryan, an S+ level hunter.
However, even the elite 3 teams are paying attention to Ryan.
His skills were amazing and he was a key figure in this dungeon raid mission.
Above all, he was a hunter who made great achievements in the southern American dungeon, where many of the worst dungeons in hunter history were created.
‘That kind of Ryan…’
The guild leader’s daughter, she is an elite hunter who can finish off even herself with just a simple greeting.
But that cocky Hunter Ryan was now treating Eric very kindly.
“Well, if you’re a hunter of your caliber, your skills wouldn’t have rusted even if you spent years as a rascal rather than a hunter. “Any hunter who was on the southern front at that time would never forget your name.”
“Don’t make a fuss. “The hunters at Helios Guild must have some misunderstanding.”
For a moment, Jeong Ha-eun’s ears trembled slightly when she heard the words “Liberal.”
‘Could it be… Really like Ryan said… That he didn’t work as a hunter just because he lived a promiscuous life with women?’
But until last year, there were no rumors going around in that general store. At least Nova’s cadets weren’t touched.
However, it is true that he has been engaging in promiscuity with the cadets in earnest since the new semester. He may have quit his job as a hunter because he really enjoyed doing dirty things with women.
I became more and more confused about Eric, as if I knew him or not.
Above all, Eric, even according to Ryan, the famous hunter. Very informal. He was answering comfortably.
‘What on earth is Instructor Eric?’
The hunter world is a place where the hierarchy of opponent strength is clearer than anyone else. It was also unusual for A-level hunter Eric to show no formality when dealing with an S+-level hunter.
At that time, Ryan, who had been talking with Eric for a moment, was startled.
“You’re joining Team B? What are you talking about! Why would a great hunter like you be on the B team, where all they do is porters and spare missions? “It’s a ridiculous waste of manpower!”
“For a moment. Ryan. They will misunderstand it even more. Because I am a class A hunter. “If it’s a cooperation mission with those S-class hunters, it’s not strange for the B team…”
“Class A? Nonsense! Many hunters on the southern front saved their lives because of you. Even me! How can you be A-level like that? “It seems like the Korean Hunter Association is handling things like shit.”
“Okay. Okay, let’s go smoke a cigarette. “Ryan.”
Do you feel burdened by the attention of the three elite teams? Instructor Eric tried to take Ryan outside for a moment.
“Then please excuse me for a moment.”
And just before he walked out the office door.
I made eye contact with Jeong Ha-eun for a moment.
Eric smiled softly at her. Jeong Ha-eun became even more confused by those eyes.
***
The mission has begun.
The dungeon that the 3 elite teams and their party entered was already a place where preliminary reconnaissance had been completed.
Hearthstones and scrolls of return are by no means cheap items. The average guild cannot afford to operate a dual scout and attack force.
However, there are large-scale guilds like Helios Guild.
Be sure to deploy a scouting party to ensure a clear dungeon attack.
Among the dungeons scattered throughout the eastern polluted zone. Attack only carefully selected high-level dungeons. Their success rate in conquering the dungeon was close to 100%.
“You don’t have to worry too much. Lady Ha-eun. Our elite 3 teams also prepared thoroughly for this attack. So, I will definitely be able to repay you for your support!”
The main dealer of the elite 3 team.
And Minah Choi, the S-class hunter in charge of the strategy team, spoke.
A female spearman in her early 30s.
Although she was a skilled S-class hunter. In the Helios Guild, he was relatively low in rank.
Because he was an outsider, he received significantly different treatment compared to the elite team 1 or 2 hunters who had been in the Helios Guild for a long time.
Jeong Ha-eun, the daughter of her guild leader, created a new independent elite party for her, who was in her 2nd team under her own authority.
Those are the three elite teams.
However, in reality, compared to the elite teams 1 and 2, their fame and power within the guild were weaker.
‘That’s why this attack is important.’
Her father, whom she hates to see. We pushed ahead with this mission by forcibly submitting a proposal to the guild leader of the Helios Guild, Yonghyeon Jeong.
If this mission is not completely successful. His plan to become independent based on these three elite teams falls through the cracks.
‘No. The plan is perfect. According to the documents already sent by the advance team. Because it was a dungeon that could be easily conquered with just 3 elite teams without Ryan.’
Choi Min-ah looked at Jeong Ha-eun’s expression and continued speaking.
“And Ryan, an S+ level hunter, is also accompanying us on this mission. “You can feel more at ease!”
Those words really eased her mind a little.
Personal expenses. And they dragged him into this project by offering him some of the dungeon rewards and even an alliance with the Helios Guild in the future.
This was possible because Choi Mina’s network of people was wide.
And Choi Min-ah looked lost in thought for a moment.
“By the way, lady. That hunter, Eric Becker. It seemed like he already knew the young lady. “Did you say he was Nova’s instructor?”
Jeong Ha-eun, who was walking side by side with Choi Min-ah, stopped for a moment.
For a moment, the two people’s eyes met.
And there was an unexpected tension in Choi Min-ah’s eyes.
“That’s right. Eric Becker. This time, I am a practical training instructor for the 2nd year 13th Platoon of Nova Academy, which I belong to. “Why are you doing that?”
At those words, Choi Min-ah, who had been silent for a moment, spoke.
“As you know, a top-level hunter like Ryan tends to make sure to organize ranks with other hunters before a mission. So even before the lady came… Ryan in front of our elite 3 team. “It didn’t bother to hide its berserk mana and kept releasing it.”
She was right.
Hunters who tried to ensure the strength of their opponents and their own hierarchy in that way were common.
“As expected… Ryan was so strong that his reputation was not a lie. But…”
That pressure of mana. Even the hunters of the three elite teams were momentarily overwhelmed by the momentum.
However, it seems that the person Choi Mina was surprised by was not Ryan.
“The man, Eric Becker, sat down next to Ryan and was calmly reading the newspaper. “He doesn’t even release any mana himself.”
Jeong Ha-eun’s body stiffened at those words.
There are only two conclusions from that fact.
A lowest-level hunter whose mana sensitivity is so poor that he cannot even feel the mana emitted by Ryan.
Or, even in that huge flood of mana, there was no problem at all. A very skilled hunter.
Jeong Ha-eun knew the answer.
‘Instructor Eric is definitely the latter.’
Choi Min-ah’s thoughts were the same as Jeong Ha-eun’s.
“Ryan is as arrogant as his skills and is famous for looking down on other hunters. But if even Ryan thinks highly of this man named Eric… That Eric is just like the license certificate he submitted in advance. “He will definitely not be as skilled as an A-level hunter.”
“Maybe… I guess so.”
“So, I don’t know why a man like that volunteered for Team B on this mission, but… I think this is a good opportunity for us.”
“Opportunity…”
“He is a man who does not particularly belong to a guild. “It means that he is a man who can have a relationship with a young lady in the future.”
Jeong Ha-eun was startled by those words.
“What do you mean, fate?”
Choi Min-ah tilted her head at those words.
“Don’t you always work hard to secure talent? “If Eric Becker didn’t have a guild, he might be a talented person to work with the young lady.”
“Ah. That’s right. Of course I know.”
It felt hot for a moment.
The word fate. Inadvertently, Jeong Ha-eun is like an ordinary Nova cadet.
A slightly different meaning. Because I had forgotten about the relationship between men and women.
‘You can’t do this! And that kind of pervert…’
A pervert instructor who enjoys playing in the department store locker room and receiving blow jobs from his cadets.
A person she could never like. But… Strangely enough, she keeps thinking about him.
‘Yes… It’s because Instructor Eric’s skills are outstanding! As an instructor…’
Sigh-
Unable to calm down, Jeong Ha-eun slapped her cheek with both hands. Choi Min-ah was puzzled again by that appearance.
You’re a girl who shows a strange side sometimes. Thinking that was the case, Minah Choi did not ask any more questions.
Minah Choi thought to herself.
‘Anyway, I have to do my best on this mission. Even for the young lady’s sake!’
Although it seems arrogant at first glance.
Jeong Ha-eun, the guild leader’s daughter. The young lady took great care of her own person.
Even for the lady she serves. I shouldn’t have looked embarrassed in front of those outsiders.
A mission that can clearly be accomplished with three elite teams. Choi Min-ah strengthened her mind as the leader of the attack.
She arrived at the designated C point.
The real mission began.
***
The dungeon’s sky was gloomy.
A scenery that is no different from reality to the five senses. However, there is an unpleasant smell that is finely mixed in the air. Unmistakably the scent of a demonic beast.
The group entered a terrain that resembled a large tropical rainforest.
A place where a beast-type demon was confirmed to be the boss.
The rear of team A heading towards point B from the front. The B teams for this mission were following at a distance and watching the rear.
Of course, I participated as a reserve team, Team B.
He was also moving with Jeong Ha-eun, a member of Team B.
‘Is Team B all three people?’
Me and Jeong Ha-eun. And a muscular woman who shared the load with me.
As was typical of team B, he was diligently performing his duties as a rear guard and porter.
And Jeong Ha-eun too.
Uncharacteristic of a young lady from the Helios Guild, she shared the supplies needed to conquer the dungeon.
“Isn’t it heavy? “Do you want me to listen?”
And Jeong Ha-eun was startled by my words.
“Gwae, it’s okay! I also joined Team B. “I didn’t just come in to watch from behind.”
It was an unexpected answer.
No, actually, Jeong Ha-eun is a hard worker and sincere person. Rather, it was her answer.
Carrying around luggage like this. She thinks it helps improve strength.
Although she was a girl from the same wealthy family, she was the exact opposite of Iris. If she were Iris, she would never try to lift even a small piece of luggage.
‘Jeong Ha-eun doesn’t have much charm as a woman. Her charm as a student is quite low.’
Of course, along with Su-ah, Jeong Ha-eun is considered the most beautiful girl at Nova Academy.
Her innocent style is different from Sua. There were many cadets who admired her cool aura with light blue hair.
And Jeong Ha-eun is different from usual. She was wearing her headset over her light blue hair.
“You really changed your weapon to a shotgun?”
“Hee, hee!!”
Jeong Ha-eun was startled by those words.
I thought she might not be able to hear me because she was wearing a headset.
As her five senses are sensitive, I think she immediately heard my voice. She reflexively held the shotgun in her arms.
And belatedly, as if there was a delay. She answered me.
“The instructor said this weapon would be better, so I changed it.”
It was something unexpected.
Like I said. The remote drone type rifle connected to her mana that she used previously.
Although it was actually a very good weapon for her to use. It wasn’t the right answer for Jeong Ha-eun now.
Due to her sense of competition and inferiority complex towards Su-ah, her five senses were overly sensitive even in normal times.
When her special skill, Strengthening the Five Senses, is activated. Her sensitivity and reaction were too high, so her accuracy and power were halved.
On the other hand, a shotgun is a gun with a very simple principle.
Compared to other guns, the range is shorter. Instead, its destructive power is certain.
Jeong Ha-eun desperately practiced close combat to defeat her swordsman, Su-ah. Her skills were comparable to those of a high-level swordsman.
Rather, he had the talent to take full advantage of the shotgun’s strengths even within the prosecutor’s range.
‘But I never thought she would change her weapon so quickly.’
She was a cadet who listened better than expected. She was a good student.
‘I’m glad Jeong Ha-eun’s personality isn’t crooked.’
If your personality is different like Iris or Sua. I didn’t know I would want to make Jeong Ha-eun one of my subjects.
I was pervert though. He was not a libertine who touched random women.
But I stopped thinking about Jeong Ha-eun for now.
This current 4-star dungeon. With my current power, I had enough power to attack the boss and even the hidden dungeon.
The problem is that a villain has already hidden in this dungeon.
Basically, as long as there is a clear owner called Helios Guild like this dungeon. Outsiders are never allowed to enter without permission.
Of course, there are also guard hunters guarding the dungeon.
But the problem is that Black Eclipse’s villains have already bribed those security hunters.
‘According to the summoner’s confession…’
The identity of the villain who has already infiltrated has been discovered. A named villain with an S+ level of danger. Blood Witch Erica.
A notorious woman who killed three hunters. And she was told that the minions had also joined in.
‘Even though Ryan is there, the elite 3 team may be a little dangerous.’
However, there are variables that villains cannot predict. My intervention is different from the original.
I was rather excited. That Rose Witch had a unique weapon.
‘It’s a good opportunity to obtain Blood Child’s base item.’
The timing for the rose location to move is after defeating the boss. Then there will be enough time until then.
‘Then shall we educate the student until then?’
And right then. My eyes met Jeong Ha-eun’s.
“Um… Instructor Eric. “I have something to ask you… Is that okay?”
She hesitated and spoke to me first.