## Chapter 168 – 168. Dungeon Survival
168. Dungeon Survival
Furthermore, there are approximately 7,000 A-rank hunters in South Korea right now.
Considering the small landmass, having 7,000 A-rank hunters is quite a lot.
‘The number of A-rank hunters has increased significantly since the Red Dragon, an SS-rank monster, was hunted. Although there are rumors that less than half of them are actually qualified A-rank hunters…’
Still, it was a lot.
Among them, the top 10 guilds each possess dozens of these A-rank hunters.
‘It’s said that the Korean Hunter Association has over 2,000 A-rank hunters.’
For reference, the neighboring country with a population of over 100 million has about 9,000 A-rank hunters. Considering that, South Korea had an unusually high number of A-ranks.
‘It’s jokingly said that Korea is blessed by the Hunter God. Since there are so many A-rank hunters compared to the land area, Korea is the safest country from monsters.’
There are few B-rank or higher dungeons, but there are a hell of a lot of A-rank hunters. Competition for dungeons is inevitable.
Because of that, Korean A-rank hunters often go on overseas assignments. Other countries overseas have vast lands and, proportionally, many dungeons. They don’t need to compete for dungeon rights like in Korea.
Moreover, developing countries tend to have fewer high-ranking hunters due to a lack of hunter facilities and equipment.
‘If you really want to make money, it’s better to work overseas. Most small and medium-sized guilds also do overseas assignments.’
In the United States, the land is so vast that even with over 30,000 A-rank hunters, there is still a shortage of hunters.
Russia couldn’t handle the dungeons due to its vast territory. Now, monsters occupy 15% of the country.
“So, you’re going to change the Korean hunter scene? Is that it?”
I asked listlessly. The problems in the Korean hunter scene weren’t something that people could solve.
“No. That’s not it. I’m going to create a guild. I have no intention of working like a dog for one of the top 10 guilds.”
“Then why participate in the Dungeon Survival? Not to show your skills to the top 10 guilds?”
“It’s to show my skills to other young hunters and people, not the top 10 guilds. If I become an A-rank hunter, I’ll create a guild right away.”
I realized something here. The reason Kang Seok-soo came to me wasn’t just because of Yu Jeong-mi.
“What you want to say to me is…”
“That’s right. Won’t you create a guild with me?”
I could see the ambition in Kang Seok-soo’s eyes. I looked at him and shook my head.
“No.”
“A rejection right away.”
“It’s obvious that I’ll suffer if I create a guild with you. And you’re not even A-rank yet.”
The condition for creating a guild is that you must be an A-rank hunter or higher.
Kang Seok-soo grabbed the door of the waiting room.
“Five years. I’ll become an A-rank hunter within five years. If you’re still unaffiliated then, I’ll ask you again.”
“Well, I don’t think my answer will change then.”
•••
“Viewers! I’m sorry for pretending to know everything!”
Hong Soo-won knelt and bowed his head towards the camera. I watched with amusement.
Hong Soo-won then stood in front of Baek Ji-eun, who was smiling brightly.
“……”
“Oh my, your expression is scary. You’re not going to hit me, are you?”
Thud!
Hong Soo-won’s knees hit the floor. It was a loud sound, but no one was worried about Hong Soo-won. He was an A-rank hunter. It was the studio floor that should be worried, not his knees.
“Baek Ji-eun! I was blind. I’m sorry!”
“…I really didn’t think you’d kneel. I’m fine, so please get up.”
Baek Ji-eun said, pretending to be flustered and embarrassed. I knew she was acting. She was probably very pleased inside. Just like me.
“Hong Soo-won, I’ll donate too. It’s always good to do good deeds together, right?”
The donation amount at stake was 500 million won. It wasn’t that much money for A-rank hunters like them.
Baek Ji-eun was donating because she couldn’t let Hong Soo-won do all the good deeds alone. Simply put, it was image management. To the public, Baek Ji-eun was a laid-back and kind woman.
After the recording, they had a dinner party as a wrap-up.
After the dinner, everyone went their separate ways. Han Ha-rin and Eun Sang-min went home, and Jo Seok-hoo left, saying he had work to do.
“Seong Yu-jin, please go home safely. I have a wife waiting for me at home, so I’ll be going…”
Hong Soo-won left.
I tilted my head. Hong Soo-won was also a scout for Bluebird. Hong Soo-won knew my value, so I thought he would be all over me.
‘…What is it? Was I not the talent Bluebird needed? I expected the top 10 guilds to be sucking up to me to get me on their team…’
With the information network of the top 10 guilds, rumors about me must have spread. But except for Kang Seok-soo, no one from the guilds had contacted me.
This was something I found out later.
The top 10 guilds had given up on recruiting me early on because of the Yeongcheon Sword School behind me.
The head of the Yeongcheon Sword School, Jin Woo-sung, was an executive of the Jaun Guild, one of the top 10 guilds, and was a top-tier A-rank hunter who was treated almost like an S-rank. It was said that Jin Woo-sung had warned them not to touch his disciple, me.
The top 10 guilds gave up on me because of the warning from Jin Woo-sung, who was notorious with the nickname “Poisonous Beast.” I had no idea that Jin Woo-sung had this much influence.
“Oh my, Seong Yu-jin. Are you going home?”
I ran into Baek Ji-eun on the stairs leading down to the parking lot. Baek Ji-eun smiled at me. I looked around. There was no one else but us. Since it was a staircase, there were no CCTV cameras installed.
“Ji-eun, you should say it like that… Ugh.”
Baek Ji-eun’s index finger pressed against my lips. I had no choice but to shut up.
“You never know who might come. You know our relationship is a secret, right? We have to be careful.”
Baek Ji-eun’s expression changed. The woman who seemed pure and sophisticated licked her lower lip like a temptress.
“……I’m very tired today, and I drank, so I’m going to sleep at a nearby hotel. Do you have any schedules, Ji-eun?”
What she said made sense. If we stayed still, we could hear footsteps from outside. The building was large, and it was a popular restaurant, so there were many people.
“Not a schedule… I have an appointment.”
“I see…”
My eyes widened.
Baek Ji-eun grabbed the front of her flowing beige skirt and lifted it up as if to show me.
The pure white panties covering Baek Ji-eun’s private parts were soaked in the center. Baek Ji-eun slightly lowered her panties with her other hand.
Her clean, hairless, bright red pussy was covered in transparent, sticky fluids.
She slightly spread her thighs and bent her knees slightly, spreading her pussy with her index and middle fingers so that I could see it clearly.
Tzzzz.
It made a sound just from spreading her pussy.
‘I can’t just stand here and watch.’
I lowered my pants zipper and took out my hard cock.
“Is it an important appointment?”
“It’s an appointment to meet a friend. I haven’t been able to hang out with them because I’ve been busy.”
The hole of her spread pussy was throbbing, tempting me. I grabbed my cock and slowly approached her.
“Really? You’ll have a lot of fun meeting your friend after a long time.”
“Yes. I plan to play all night.”
Tzzzz.
My glans touched Baek Ji-eun’s pussy. If I pushed forward with my waist, I could insert it into her vagina.
However, Baek Ji-eun stepped back slightly. She lowered her skirt and pulled her panties back up.
Immediately after, a woman appeared from below.
“Ji-eun! What’s wrong? Aren’t you coming?”
It was Ji Hee-young, Baek Ji-eun’s manager. She was a woman with a bob haircut and rimless glasses. She would be quite a beauty if she took off her glasses.
“I’ll be right there, unnie. I was just talking to Seong Yu-jin for a bit. Go to the car first.”
I tilted my head to the side and slightly bowed to Ji Hee-young. Fortunately, my cock was hidden by Baek Ji-eun’s body, so Ji Hee-young couldn’t see it.
“Okay. Come quickly.”
Ji Hee-young nodded to me and went outside.
I put my cock back in, feeling disappointed. If I ordered Baek Ji-eun, I could have sex right here. But I didn’t want to embarrass Baek Ji-eun.
Also, I wanted to refrain from giving orders as much as possible. If I overused commands, my attraction to her might diminish slightly. Baek Ji-eun was perfect as she was now.
“I’ll be going now.”
“Okay. Please go home safely, Ji-eun.”
Baek Ji-eun came to me and kissed me. After a short kiss of about 5 seconds, she left.
•••
Knock knock knock.
I was sitting on the sofa in the hotel suite when I jumped up at the sound of knocking and rushed to the front door to open it.
Bang!
“……Who are you?”
It wasn’t the person I was waiting for. It was a man in his early twenties wearing jeans and a hoodie.
“What kind of joke is this? Move aside, let me in.”
“No. Who do you think you are trying to come in… Ugh.”
The man pushed me. It was an incredible force. He must be a high-ranking hunter. I tensed up, pulled up my mana, and glared at the man.
‘This guy doesn’t seem ordinary… Should I run? Or should I attack him now?’
The man came inside and closed the door. Click. He even locked it.
‘Is this guy an assassin… Huh?’
The man’s body blurred and distorted, and then he turned into Baek Ji-eun. It was Baek Ji-eun as I had seen her on the stairs an hour ago.
“Huh? What is it?”
“It’s a transformation magic.”
Baek Ji-eun showed me her necklace.
I could feel mana from the antique necklace with a blue gem embedded in it.
“A transformation magic tool…. That’s illegal.”
The use of transformation magic or magic tools is prohibited. The reason is that they are easily misused for crimes. You must obtain permission from the association if you absolutely need to use them.
“Did you forget where I work?”
“…Ah.”
Baek Ji-eun belonged to the association. And she was a candidate for an executive position. Someone like her might be able to use a transformation magic tool.
“No, no. Even if you’re an association employee, you can’t just use it recklessly, can you?”
“It’s okay. I got permission to use it a few years ago.”
The fact that she was still using something she had been authorized to use a few years ago was proof that she was trusted and expected by the association.
It seemed like it was a foregone conclusion that she would become an executive of the association.
“More importantly, let’s go to the bed quickly. Since you won the Dungeon Survival… this older sister will show you what heaven is really like.”
Baek Ji-eun started walking into the suite before me, taking off her clothes. With each step, she threw off her top and lowered her skirt.
“Heaven? You’re the one who’s going to experience it, not me.”
I enjoyed her striptease with my eyes and threw off my clothes.
Thud.
It was the sound of her panties, soaked with fluids, falling to the floor. I swallowed hard.
Under her firm buttocks, heading towards the bedroom, I could see her clean, bright red pussy. She was deliberately wiggling her buttocks, tempting me.
Just as I couldn’t resist and reached out to her buttocks, she arrived at the bedroom.
Baek Ji-eun sat on the soft bed and naturally crossed her legs. She was completely naked. She also carelessly threw the necklace she had been wearing on a chair.
At the end of her large F-cup breasts were light brown nipples. They were long and pointy.
“Come here.”
Baek Ji-eun snapped her fingers. I went to her.
“What is it? It’s so hard. Were you looking forward to it?”
A slender index finger brushed against my cock.
“Of course I was looking forward to it. It’s been like this since 10 minutes before you came.”
“Hmm.”
She poked my balls with her index finger.
“What are you doing?”
“I just feel it anew.”
This was the first time Baek Ji-eun had looked at my cock so intently. She had sucked my cock before, but this was the first time we were having proper intercourse. Of course, she thought she had already been with me several times while under hypnosis.
“Weren’t you going to suck my cock?”
Baek Ji-eun grabbed both of my balls in one hand. And she started playing with them as if they were balls.
“Tell me honestly. You slept with Han Ha-rin in the rest area, didn’t you?”
“…How did you know?”
Were there cameras installed in the Dungeon Survival rest area?
“It’s a hunch. When I saw you with Han Ha-rin at the dinner party, the atmosphere was a bit strange. How many times did you do it? You didn’t do it every day, did you?”
“I did it every day.”
Under the pretext of maintaining good condition, I had sex with Han Ha-rin every day in the rest area.
“Tsk.”
Baek Ji-eun clicked her tongue and squeezed my balls tightly. Fortunately, it wasn’t enough to burst them.
“Agh. What are you doing?!”
“Do you know how anxiously I was watching you? And I’m sexually frustrated, but you’re the only one having fun…. Should I have sex with another man too?”
“Don’t.”
I said seriously. My woman having sex with another man? I couldn’t help what happened in the past, but I couldn’t tolerate the present and future.
This was also an order. Since I said it seriously, Baek Ji-eun wouldn’t meet another man.
“I won’t. I was just kidding.”
The hand holding my balls loosened slightly. It seemed like she was feeling a bit better.
She rubbed the pre-cum on the tip of my glans with her index finger and asked me.
“Should I put it in right away? Or should I suck it?”
Ok so no ntr then