## Chapter 402 – 402. The Hunter’S Strange World
The past few days.
I used hacking to find out various things about Park Suho.
However, I didn’t learn much.
First, Park Suho’s family situation.
His parents passed away in a dungeon collapse incident two years ago, and his younger sister is in a coma due to a curse from the A-rank monster, Baektaek, slowly dying. If the curse isn’t continuously neutralized with an antidote, she won’t last even a month.
The problem is that the Baektaek curse antidote is very expensive, and it’s nearly impossible for an ordinary person to shake off the Baektaek curse. To completely remove the curse, the power of an S-rank exorcist is needed.
‘Currently, Park Suho’s debt is just over 100 million won.’
Park Suho entered Gukcheon University because of a scholarship. Gukcheon University wanted the fame of Park Suho, who was called the hero of Changwon.
‘His friendships were cut off two years ago when he dropped out of high school… and he hasn’t been to school except for the entrance ceremony.’
Park Suho was going into dungeons every day. He needed money. What’s strange is that when he saves money, he buys large quantities of flour or farming equipment.
‘…If there’s anything special about Park Suho, it’s his ability gained from awakening.’
Ha Seunghee probably doesn’t know exactly what Park Suho’s ability is. She only suspects it’s a special ability.
‘Just how amazing is his ability that Ha Seunghee is showing interest?’
***
Goblin Cave
It’s an F-rank open dungeon. As its name suggests, F-rank monsters called goblins appear.
It’s an unpopular dungeon due to the high humidity and the foul odor that induces vomiting. Unless a hunter is desperate for money, they wouldn’t bother looking for this dungeon.
I confirmed that Park Suho had entered the Goblin Cave and followed him in three minutes later. The association employee guarding the dungeon entrance tilted his head.
“…Ms. Seong Yujin? You’re a C-rank hunter, what brings you here?”
“I need goblin poison, so I came to get it myself.”
The employee stared at my face.
“…Please don’t cause any trouble inside the dungeon.”
“That won’t happen.”
As soon as I entered the dungeon, I could smell the stench. I suppressed my presence and went deeper into the cave.
I found Park Suho. He was hunting goblins with a short sword. I was surprised by his movements. It was clear that he hadn’t received proper combat training since awakening, but his movements were as if he had learned combat from someone.
“Kuek!”
A goblin lunged at him, baring its claws. Park Suho responded calmly. First, he turned his body to the side to avoid the attack, then counterattacked, aiming for the goblin’s heart with his short sword.
Park Suho steadily killed the goblins in this manner.
Then, three goblins appeared at once.
‘For an F-rank hunter who hasn’t been awakened for long, three goblins are overwhelming. The right thing to do is to run to the narrow space in the back and fight.’
However, Park Suho moved differently from what I expected.
He stretched out his left hand, which wasn’t holding a weapon. There was a tattoo with complex patterns on his left wrist.
“Fireball!”
A ball of fire appeared in Park Suho’s palm and flew towards the goblins. *Poof!* The fireball exploded, instantly killing the three goblins.
‘Magic?! Park Suho used magic?!’
No. It’s too early to be sure it’s magic. I didn’t feel any mana when Park Suho used it. Perhaps it’s Park Suho’s ability.
“Thanks, Elisha. It’s all thanks to your help.”
Park Suho muttered as he collected the goblin’s magic stones. Judging by his tone, it couldn’t be called a soliloquy. If that was a soliloquy, he must be mentally ill.
‘…Is someone hiding? Deceiving my eyes? Surely not.’
Phone calls were impossible inside the dungeon. Could it be that I have a teammate I don’t know about?
“Don’t overdo it. You guys need to get stronger quickly too. That’s better for you too… what?”
Park Suho paused.
He suddenly turned around and pointed his short sword in my direction. I, hiding behind the wall, held my breath.
“Who’s there! I know you’re hiding behind the wall! Come out!”
I had no idea how he sensed my presence. Was that even possible for an F-rank hunter?
After a moment of hesitation, I revealed myself to Park Suho.
“Y-Yujin, Senior!?”
“It’s been a while, Park Suho.”
“How are you here, Senior….”
“I came because I needed goblin poison… but I saw something strange. How did you use Fireball? You’re not a mage. And didn’t you tell me your ability was physical enhancement last time?”
“T-that’s….”
Park Suho was visibly flustered. His eyes darted back and forth. He probably didn’t expect to meet someone he knew here.
“Well, if you don’t want to talk about it, that’s fine. I’m sure someone will know if I ask around. About the moving tattoos too.”
It was the moment I turned my back.
“Elisha! No!”
A fireball flew towards me.
I used a split second to dodge the fireball. And in an instant, I approached Park Suho and grabbed his neck.
“Did you just try to kill me? Are you crazy? Park Suho.”
“Cough! No! It wasn’t me! Senior! This is…!”
“Explain properly so I can understand, Park Suho.”
As I growled with murderous intent, Park Suho nodded, terrified.
•••
Tattoo World.
It was Park Suho’s ability.
Park Suho was connected to another world through his tattoos. He could send food or tools to another world, and he could also use the power of another world. It was also an ability that allowed him to go directly to another world.
‘There’s even an ability like this.’
I looked at Park Suho’s body. Except for his hands, feet, head, and neck, his entire body was covered in tattoos. There was a sun on his right wrist, a mountain on his abs, and something like a village near his heart.
On his back, there were fields and something like a cave.
“…I feel like I’ve seen this somewhere. Hmm.”
“A web game, perhaps?”
“That’s right. That web game. The kind of web game where you develop a village.”
“Yes. I thought of that at first too. And… it’s not much different. The more I develop this tattoo world, or more precisely, the city of Veroprin, the stronger I become in proportion.”
I stared intently at Park Suho’s right shoulder. Merchants driving carriages were moving towards his chest.
“It doesn’t hurt or anything?”
“No. It doesn’t hurt.”
“What about that fireball from earlier?”
“That’s magic from Elisha, the acting mayor of Veroprin. I can use her abilities with Elisha’s permission. When I shot the fireball at you earlier, Senior… it wasn’t me, it was Elisha’s will.”
“That’s fine, but if you can enter the tattoo world, can I enter too?”
“That’s… I’m not sure exactly since I haven’t tried it.”
“Try it once. Instead, I won’t say a word to anyone about your ability. How about it?”
“You really won’t tell anyone?”
“Yeah.”
“…I might fail. It’s my first time taking someone else into the tattoo world.”
“Just try it. If you can go, then I should be able to go too.”
“Okay. Then, give me your hand.”
“……”
It felt unpleasant to hold hands with a man, but I reached out my hand anyway. I was really curious about his ability.
Park Suho grabbed my hand, closed his eyes, and began to concentrate. His tattoo started to glow, and Park Suho and I entered the tattoo world.
I saw a bright blue sky and floating islands.
Park Suho and I appeared in a place that resembled a medieval village. As soon as the villagers saw Park Suho, they bowed their heads and greeted him. I could tell how much they respected him.
And someone came running towards us. It was a blonde beauty wearing a white robe. She had D-cup breasts and a slender waist.
“Mayor! You’ve arrived! And… the Mayor’s guest as well.”
“Elisha. The person next to me is a senior from my university. They’re not an enemy.”
“…I’m sorry. I was the one who attacked, thinking they were an enemy.”
Elisha bowed her head to me. I quietly smacked my lips at her white cleavage.
“No. I didn’t act nicely either. And… I never thought it would really be connected to another world.”
“Senior. You’ll keep your promise, right? Please keep this a secret…”
“I will. Instead, can I look around this world?”
“Yes. Of course.”
I was guided by Park Suho and Elisha and looked around this world, or more precisely, the city of Veroprin, which Park Suho ruled.
Outside the city, there were mines and fields. Beyond that, there was a forest with lush trees.
“Suho, is time stopped outside?”
“Huh? No. Time flows the same.”
“Really? There aren’t any other worlds?”
“Other worlds?”
“Never mind if there aren’t.”
It was very different from my ability, the Play Life app.
And there wasn’t much to see in this world. The ‘Baekhwan’ world had more to see and more to enjoy.
“…Suddenly the city is noisy. …Oh no. A fight broke out!”
“Mayor! It’s dangerous!”
Park Suho and Elisha ran to stop the fight. Taking advantage of the gap, I took out a space-movement scroll from my inventory.
‘Coordinate saving… it works? Is it possible to come here from outside using a space-movement scroll?’
It seemed worth experimenting with.
Afterwards, I went to Park Suho’s house in the city and had dinner.
“Elisha, are you Suho’s lover?”
“L, lover? The Mayor and I are not like that.”
“…Right.”
Elisha quickly shook her head in denial, and Park Suho smiled sadly.
I realized that they had feelings for each other. But I had no intention of stepping in to improve their relationship.
“You can only enter this world once every three days, for about 4 hours?”
“Yes. Elisha says that if my ability develops further… I’ll be able to stay longer.”
“Can’t you take Elisha outside?”
“I’ve tried… but it didn’t work.”
“Okay. Thanks for showing me around today. I think I’ll head back soon, is that okay?”
“Yes. You can go back with me.”
After dinner, I said goodbye to Elisha and went outside with Park Suho. We were in a goblin cave.
“Hoo. Senior. Please keep the secret of my ability.”
“I won’t tell anyone, as promised. But it seems like Ha Seunghee is watching you. What’s the reason?”
“……I gave her something from the tattoo world when the accident happened in Changwon last time.”
“Something?”
“A perfume that hides you from monsters. That’s why she’s watching me.”
“If you have something like that, you should sell it. It’ll be worth money.”
“……Elisha says that at the current level of the city, it’s difficult to make even one a month.”
“Really? Anyway, I’m leaving. Good work.”
“Ah. Yes. Please go safely.”
•••
A few hours later.
I stared at the space-movement scroll. The scroll had the coordinates of Park Suho’s tattoo world, the city of Veroprin, set on it.
‘Will it work? Ah, Park Suho said he has the ability to observe the tattoo world… I should hide my face.’
Wearing a clown mask, I tore the scroll.
I was in the city of Veroprin. The people around me were staring at me.
‘It worked!’
The fact that this was possible meant that I could use the space-movement scroll to return as well.
‘Being able to come and go with a space-movement scroll… it means the worlds are connected….’
I shook my head. Let’s think about the headache later. There’s something else that’s important right now.
“Elisha! I’m coming to get you now!”
•••
Park Suho lay in bed and closed his eyes.
But sleep wouldn’t come easily. Today, his ability was exposed to someone else. And it was to someone he didn’t even have much of a relationship with.
‘…Will that senior keep his promise? He doesn’t seem like a bad person….’
Park Suho’s mind was complicated, and he needed a change of pace. He naturally used his tattoo world observation ability. A screen that only he could see appeared. He could see the tattoo world through the screen. However, he could only see it.
‘Elisha…. I wonder what Elisha is doing….’
Park Suho naturally thought of the mansion where Elisha was staying. The screen showed the mansion.
‘What if Elisha is suddenly taking a shower or something?’
Thinking such useless thoughts, Park Suho looked for Elisha somewhere in the mansion. Elisha was in the bedroom.
“……!!”
Elisha was being violated by a man wearing a clown mask on the bed.
-S, stop…! Haaang!
