LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 67
When both the advance and later teams were dispatched for the A-rank dungeon, expected to be a double dungeon.
It wasn’t just the officials who were listening for news about the dungeon.
The citizens were also waiting for breaking news, hoping that the dungeon would be resolved safely.
[Isn’t it a big deal that S-rank Yu Byeong-jun Hunter has also gone missing?]
[Combining both teams, there are 4 S-ranked Hunters, so it should be fine.]
The citizens waited for updates with a mix of worry and trust.
If an accident were to occur again, South Korea would lose a significant number of high-ranked Hunters.
Such a thing absolutely must not happen. Everyone held their breath.
And then—
Breaking news came pouring in.
[(Breaking News) Double dungeon successfully cleared without any fatalities!]
[Both advance and later teams suffered no casualties!]
[Yu Byeong-jun Hunter and the rescue team have been confirmed dead.]
[Kang Cheol-min Hunter’s dazzling performance! He led the team to victory in the dungeon.]
More breaking news followed!
The internet also exploded with reactions.
[Title: I heard the boss was an S-rank Necromancer?]
[OMG]
They said Yu Byeong-jun and the rescue team were all turned into Undead. OMG!
– Seriously? That’s so scary.
– What the heck, they’re playing around with human corpses? OMG
└ ?? : This is recycling.
└ Eco-friendly, I guess.
└ OMG, that’s hilarious!
└ LOL!
– They kill the enemy and make friends at the same time. WOW!
└ For real, LOL!
[Title: I heard Kim Ji-a Hunter was amazing again.]
[Yep]
They say she fought against Yu Byeong-jun’s zombie and won 1:1.
– Wow, if that’s the case, she’s not just about to become S-rank; she’s already S-rank, right?
– Damn, it’s Kim Ji-a again.
– Here we go again.
– Kim Ji-a Hunter’s limit is a moral textbook;;
– Unnie!!!
[Title: Kang Cheol-min Hunter’s legendary performance! WOW!]
[Yep]
They said the Cheongrim Guild took the lead in this dungeon and wiped out the Undead. LOL!
– As expected of Cheongrim Guild! The pillars really are different.
– No wonder S-rank is S-rank! LOL!
– If only I was an Awakened one, I would join Cheongrim.
– Are they all part-timers?
So many breaking news updates were pouring in.
Not a single casualty or even injury among the clearing team.
Kim Ji-a Hunter’s shining performance.
The Knight Guild’s Master has restored his back health.
The mysterious nun.
And Cheongrim’s public relations efforts to restore the guild’s honor alongside memorials for Yu Byeong-jun Hunter and others.
Thanks to this, the internet was flooded with a wave of information.
Sensational issues were continuously reported.
Naturally, public attention was drawn that way.
* * *
“Yawn….”
I covered my mouth with my hand and let out a light yawn.
The warm sunlight streaming through the window filled the living room and made me drowsy.
I pushed my long hair behind my ear and looked outside.
It was one of those nice days that makes people like me want to go out, although I would just roll around at home instead.
I picked up my phone and browsed the internet to see what happened yesterday.
The speed at which new posts appeared in the community was seriously impressive.
I could refresh the page after drinking a glass of water and find a whole new set of posts.
Because of this, I had to search by keyword to find anything about the nun.
I could see people were curious about me and trying to find more information.
But since I had nothing to offer, it seemed pointless.
In the meantime, dozens of new posts popped up again.
Surely the Agency will handle things well!
Nodding in satisfaction, I leaned back comfortably on the sofa.
‘Hmm….’
I calmly recalled what happened yesterday.
When I killed the Necromancer in the dungeon, that one parting word filled with reluctance she muttered just before she died.
[Ma…king, I’m sorry…]
That one line kept echoing in my mind.
Demon King, Demon King, Demon King.
I definitely killed the Demon King.
The scene where the Hero’s sword decapitated the Demon King is still vividly etched in my memory.
…Did she somehow resurrect using some method?
No, but why was that Necromancer looking for the Demon King in the first place? Why did she appear at the gate?
Is there a war going on in this world against the resurrected Demon King?
Is my former party of heroes also participating in the battle again?
There were too many unknowns.
Yet no matter how many assumptions I made, I couldn’t draw any conclusions.
There was simply no way to know the truth.
This place is not another world; it’s Earth.
…Well, they can take care of it themselves.
Now that I’m part of Earth! Let the people of the other world handle their own matters.
I don’t even know how to return and don’t plan to.
Let’s just neatly tuck away the memories of yesterday in a corner of my mind.
If new information comes up, I can think about it again then!
“Ugh…!”
Stretching widely, I deliberately tried to shake off my thoughts.
As I did so, my toes at the end of my gaze caught my eye, stretching out.
Wriggle, wiggle.
As I finished stretching, my toes moved up and down unknowingly.
I absentmindedly touched them with my fingers.
Hmm…
They didn’t seem like they were going to bloat though.
I remembered how Si-yoon used to poke them and started moving my fingers.
Rub, rub.
Indeed, my feet felt soft right now. Should I give them a massage while I’m at it?
I gently pressed my big toe and massaged both feet in turn.
When I finished the massage, I looked at my hands and feet blankly and chuckled.
I slowly rose from my seat, washed my hands, and pulled out a drink from the fridge.
Just like on any ordinary day, I turned on the TV and did my tasks.
I studied various subjects, including pedagogy, and prepared for my academy lectures.
I also diligently watched the Momobin broadcast.
Today’s Momobin theme was horror games.
《Ughhh! Hehehe… Ha.》
– LOL!
– She’s just looking at the ground all day! LOL!
– For real, ROFL!
– I’m a fan!
– Hug me~
– LOL!
– LOL!
Momobin, swallowing small screams and choking back tears, finishing the game was just so adorable.
The chat from excited viewers rushed upward.
I joined in on their energy.
– Eeyahhhh!
《I-I’ve never cried like that?!》
– LOL!
– This is too funny!
– AHH!
– The horror game newbie is so cute!
– LOL!
– LOL!
It was a happy time for everyone except Momobin.
So I busied myself with my tasks until it was soon evening.
Before I knew it, I realized I had finished my work, and the door opened as Si-yoon came into the living room.
“Unnie!”
“Are you done? You worked hard.”
“Yeah, it was tough…”
She really must have had a hard day, since she approached me, stumbling like an Undead.
“I was really tired today. Let’s order something delicious to eat.”
Si-yoon plopped down next to me.
Then, she lightly hugged me.
“Ugh. Your hair is so soft; it feels nice…”
“R-really?”
“Yeah, it smells good too.”
“O-oh, really…”
It was awkward for me as I answered, thrown off by her sniffing my hair from behind.
Through our touch, I could feel her soft texture.
What on earth had she been doing to be so out of sorts?
I felt a bit sorry for her, but the way she was positioning herself was uncomfortable in many ways.
After hesitating, I finally requested her.
“Um, this position is a bit uncomfortable. Can you let go?”
“Ehhh, just a little more——”
Rather than letting go, she started to cling tighter like a child clutching a doll to recover their damaged psyche.
Of course, I’m a person, but…
Letting out a small sigh, I redirected my thoughts elsewhere.
If just spending a little time together will help my sister’s mental well-being, then that’s a good thing, right?
After a short while, Si-yoon finally spoke up while still fidgeting.
Still holding on to me, she rubbed her cheek against my hair.
“Um, Unnie.”
“Yeah?”
“Are there ghosts in the other world?”
“Ghosts?”
“Yeah, you said it was like a fantasy world.”
It was such a trivial question.
“You don’t need to go to another world for that. They even appear in dungeons.”
“…Really?”
“Yeah, I just killed a bunch yesterday?”
Si-yoon slowly lifted her head.
She finally let go and squinted her eyes, saying,
“That means you’re not scared of ghosts at all, then?”
“…Haha.”
Si-yoon mentioned that while working, she also took breaks to watch the Momobin broadcast, right?
If she’s shaking this much just from watching the broadcast,
What do I do about my scaredy-cat sister?
“Of course not! I’ve seen things scarier than ghosts. Don’t worry! If they show up, I’ll send them to peace.”
“……”
I made a bold statement.
However, Si-yoon’s expression was not the one I was expecting.
What was it? Another mysterious loss? It was kind of that face.
“Uuhh… I see.”
“Don’t tell me you’re going to be scared to sleep alone at night?”
“Hey, I’m not a kid!”
When I lightly teased her, Si-yoon chuckled.
After her laughter faded, she said with a smile,
“I’ll treat dinner! Let’s eat something tasty!”
“You’re craving something, aren’t you?”
“Hehe, got found out?”
Si-yoon beamed while fiddling with her phone.
After ordering delivery, we shared a meal together.
Today’s dinner was also incredibly delicious.
* * *
A few days later.
I received a call from Jang Han-soo, the Director of the Hunter Management Agency.
In a tired voice, he said he had things to share and wanted to meet in person.
I gladly accepted, rolled around for another day, and
The next day, I arrived at the cafe we had chosen for our appointment using public transport.
I didn’t see the Director yet, so I checked my phone for messages, which said he was running a bit late and was sorry about it.
As I casually looked around the quiet street, I soon spotted the Director rushing toward me, panting.
“Phew…! I’m sorry, I had a lot on my plate, so I was a little late.”
“It’s fine, don’t worry about it.”
The Director’s eyes were overshadowed by dark circles.
He had always looked tired, but it seemed worse now.
When I looked at him with pity, he scratched his cheek and said,
“Could you come with me for a moment before we enter the cafe?”
“Sure.”
I followed the Director closely as he walked ahead.
He stopped in a parking lot.
After cautiously checking his surroundings, he opened his car trunk.
There was a large guitar case inside.
“Please take care of this first, it’s a valuable item.”
“Uh, okay.”
I nodded with a puzzled expression as the Director placed his hand on the case.
“I thought it would be better to grab it quickly and safely.”
“I see.”
I didn’t know what was inside, but I could accept his reasoning for that.