Chapter 168
In the documents Jihoo submitted in advance, it was written that he hunted Hersia in the [Ruins of the Red Desert (B)] and the snowy mountain in front of the station, and climbed to the 11th floor of the [Indomitable Tower].
Of course, [Official certification (Samhyun)] was all about [Ruins of the Red Desert], and [Snow Mountain in front of the station] only had access records.
“So. Anything else, of course, makes no sense. So can I trust other specs? If it’s [Ruins of the Red Desert], isn’t it the place that Samhyeon recently promoted as a VVIP?”
The judge frowned and said, perhaps in a worse mood. As if this, of course, was also a lie, he looked at Jihoo with suspicion, annoyance, and contempt.
Jihoo was offended.
‘I was going to take it easy… … .’
keep planting
Usually, [official] records have a quantitative effect on the rating evaluation, and [unofficial] records are only for reference by the judges.
It is not a valid record for grading. It was unavoidable because all fields, dungeons, and even towers were not managed electronically.
‘In large companies, there is a separate team to manage careers, but that’s not usually the case.’
reason?
This is because a hunter is a person who earns a living every day. It’s big that you don’t know when you’ll die and the related costs are high.
In the case of [defense support] due to a crack raid or [official record] authorized by a specific conglomerate or the government, a lot of ‘documentation of evidence’ and ‘report’ and confirmation by the association are required to create a separate official record.
That’s why it’s all about managing to raise the guild’s rank, or doing management roles in large corporations or large guilds.
“If you don’t believe me, ask Samhyeon. Isn’t that the end?”
Jihoo said that because he was confident.
Other achievements do not have to be recognized. It’s just for reference, I didn’t want to hide it, so I wrote it down.
But they turn into scammers.
“Then let’s check with Samhyun. If it is a falsely received achievement, you will be disqualified from the Hunter rating review for 3 years. Do you agree?”
“Yes, I already know.”
Jihoo’s way of speaking was also sharp.
At that, the judges shook their heads.
It is also funny to call Samhyeon directly and go through the confirmation process after seeing these absurd documents. But rules are rules. It is only necessary to suspend the qualification after confirmation.
‘Even so, what is this?’
You went all the way to the 11th floor in the [Indomitable Tower]? could that make sense It took several months even with the ultra-elite [Knights of the Cold].
this makes the most sense
Even if it wasn’t for this, there would be nothing unbelievable about Samhyeon’s official record. No matter how powerful it is at level 9, there is a line.
“Then check… … .”
A judge in his 50s wearing glasses answered the phone with a furrowed brow.
But then, a gray-haired judge who was glancing at Jihoo’s coat from the side raised his hand to stop him.
The gray-haired judges.
The name on the nameplate in front was [Baek Seung-cheol], and the bespectacled judge, who didn’t even want to remember his name, opened his eyes wide and put the phone down.
“Is that Court Artifact by any chance?”
he asked.
Jihoo tilted his head, but answered.
“Ah, yes. That’s right. I will take this off.”
“no. I don’t think that’s necessary. There doesn’t seem to be any stats or specific abilities… … . By the way, is that coat [Treasure] grade?”
Jihoo was a bit annoyed, but the judge’s expression when he asked this was mild. No, rather, he was asking as if he was interested, so he straightened his face and said.
Jihoo was also interesting.
I saw this from afar and [appraised] it.
It’s hard work if you don’t have the relevant characteristics. Or are you in a position to see artifacts of this level from time to time?
“Yes, that’s right.”
“No, what nonsense!”
shouted the bespectacled judge next to him.
But this time, when judge Baek Seung-cheol looked at him without any expression, he quietly fell silent.
“This is an artifact I made myself. I will cooperate if you need to check the artifact for the achievement check with the notes.”
“There is no need for that.”
“… … ?”
Jihoo was puzzled.
Judge Baek Seung-cheol smiled and shook his head. Is it ridiculous? But the atmosphere is too warm for that.
“Oh, sorry. It’s comfortable, so I came out with half words without realizing it. Isn’t that the son of the president of Shin, who ran the [General Store of Trust] in [Artisan’s Street]?”
“Do you know my father?”
“hahahaha, that’s right. I hoped. I know very well. No, I don’t remember, Jihoo? A B-class knight who went to visit Ji-yeol for stealing his unrequited love and got caught up in a street defense battle. Seungcheol Baek. I do not remember?”
“ah!”
Jihoo had completely forgotten.
It was already a story from 10 years ago, and the hair color then and now was very different. Clearly, I had completely black hair back then, and I remember that I was much dwarfed than I am now.
“Mr. Stab!”
“hahahahaha, yes. I got that nickname because I was hooked on stabbing. It’s been a long time since I’ve been thinking about the old days.”
“Wow- I remember! At that time, Ji-yeol Ji-yeol was grabbed by the collar, and Ji-hye Shim, who had a crush on her, slapped her on the cheek.”
“under… … Did you see that?”
“It’s the front house. I was looking through the window. Then, the monster wave arose, received equipment from Mr. Jiyeol, and played an active part in the defense battle. I think I was there for six months.”
“To be exact, it was 7 months and 10 days. I ran away because I thought I would really die if I stayed there any longer. hahahaha.”
Jihoo was happy.
The annoyance from before has completely disappeared.
Uncle Baek Seung-cheol realized that Aunt Sim Ji-hye had no interest in him at all, and became best friends with Uncle Ji-yeol.
What I couldn’t remember at once was because it was a time when there were so many B-class hunters, and there were more hunters leaving after dying and getting injured.
“By the way, did you succeed? I don’t think I’ve seen you since then, but are you also a judge in the association?”
“Well, the experience on the street helped me a lot. After that, I often thought of when I was on the street, so I went to the Amazon and Africa. That’s why it’s an S grade now.”
“and-! oh my god! Congratulations, mister.”
Jihoo and Seungcheol Baek took a back seat to the judging and only had useless conversations, but the other two judges didn’t say anything.
Rather, the judge wearing glasses was breaking out in a cold sweat, and the other one was listening with interest as if having fun.
“Ah, we were in the middle of the screening, right? let’s finish it once There are a lot of hunters pushed behind.”
“all right.”
So the judging started again, but no one opened their mouth.
Because of the strange atmosphere.
“Hmmm, I guess it would be right for me to verify it myself, Jihoo.”
“I think that would be fine.”
“Usually, artifacts are for reference, but it would be nice to show full armament for achievement recognition. Or, if you don’t need a higher grade, I think you can get it up to grade A with only military level 9 and Samhyeon’s official certification.”
“… … Then just do it.”
I don’t want anything higher.
In particular, A grade is sufficient.
I went up to the 11th floor, and when I was able to play an active part there, I could see the S rank. But that’s not certain. Classes are not originally assigned as simple measures of force.
In particular, up to grade B, only the armed level. Thanks to Samhyun’s official certification this time, you can get up to A grade, but after that, you need a lot of achievements.
“It is a wise choice. Grade licenses will be shipped within a few days. Be aware that it takes effect from the moment you receive it. Until then, I am a normal person.”
“thank you. I will send my regards to Mr. Geothermal.”
“okay… … . I should have visited once, but I was too negligent.”
“no. It’s because I’m busy buying everything.”
This is also why they are related by school, regionalism, and blood.
‘Jiyeon’ is from the [City of Artisans].
‘Gakyeon’ that they studied on the same battlefield.
‘Blood ties’ that shed blood together and shed blood.
This is why comradeship is special.
The Hunter rating review, which was almost problematic, ended neatly. When he came out, Mr. Baek Seung-chul’s eyes were on the judges wearing glasses. His bloody eyes, it seems he won’t let go.
* * *
Jihoo came out of the screening room.
He and Lee Hee-yeon didn’t come so quickly, there were quite a few people who came to get the ratings. Certainly people who do this work start their day early.
Jihoo sat down beside her.
“Did the examination go well?”
“Heh, of course not. More than that, do you remember the article about getting slapped by Shim Ji-hye for coming to grab Mr. Ji-yeol by the neck 10 years ago?”
“… … huh? ah-! don’t remember You were excited and talked about it. After that, we fought defense together for about half a year.”
“He was on the judges, he said he’s now in S grade?”
“and-! oh my god. Is this a relationship?”
The two talked about that and searched for a restaurant to go to. There was a reason Lee Hee-yeon came so quickly. I have saved a few soup restaurants from early in the morning.
It’s soup for breakfast.
not bad.
“Oh, it’s the Crow Guild.”
“… … ?”
“It must have come for a re-evaluation. The Seoul Defense Guild belonging to Samhyeon PMC, who helped us clean up when we came to Seoul then.”
“You know.”
“Even if you look at me like this, I’m only 20 years old as a hunter.”
“18 years to be exact?”
“… … Did you just curse?”
“I shouldn’t talk.”
“Oh- There is also Daehyeon PMC, Samhyeon PMC’s rival, what day is it today? Why do you have to undergo a rating re-examination twice a year?”
“For some reason, there were a lot of people today.”
“How is it, was it good that you came early? If I was a little late, I would have waited a long time.”
“… … yeah, good job You did very well.”
Waiting for something for a long time in a place like this is just disgusting.
“oh! Awesome, did the S-rank Hunter come?”
“where?”
“There is [Hyeongung]. [Magical Hunter] also came. An S-class Hunter who is active in our [Indomitable Tower] these days. You are famous.”
“The timing is great today.”
multiple meanings.
You come when you’re so busy.
I couldn’t be happier that I came so early.
It was the time when Ji-hoo joked with Lee Hee-yeon to pass the time until 8 o’clock.
I saw a familiar face in the distance.
“Isn’t that Lee Min-ho?”
“Minho?”
Heeyeon Lee looked at Jihoo’s words.
There, I saw a Hunter sitting alone on one side waiting for the grade review. His face was scruffy, but he seemed to be paying attention to someone.
Then, someone approached him and started talking. It was hard to hear because it was far away, but Jihoo could read his lips.
It was the power of [Clairsight] and [Insight Eye].
“… … Lee Min-ho, why are you doing that?”
she asked.
It was because he was a person who was cursed by anyone. And that’s not all. Poke your head with your index finger. Of course it’s unpleasant, but Lee Min-ho just keeps his head down.
“… … Why do you do things that way… … . curse, curse, curse. Then when are you going to pay the debt?”
“What do you mean?”
“Your Emmy and your sister? That son of a b*tch?”
Jihoo jumped up from his seat.
Lee Hee-yeon felt the atmosphere and got up together. At that moment, several eyes were focused in this direction. But that wasn’t the point.
“Wait, what are we going to do?”
Heeyeon Lee asked.
He looked into her eyes and wiped his face. Some of them wanted to clear their faces, and it was to see if they were angry.
Sometimes Jihoo shows up on his face when he’s angry.
And you don’t recognize yourself
At such times, Lee Hee-yeon would stop them.
Of course, the opposite is often the case.
“I’m not saying you shouldn’t go blindly, you should organize your thoughts and go.”
“… … I’m not hurting my family.”
“That’s right.”
“And should I catch the scene?”
“Is that right?”
“Wouldn’t it be better if they started fighting with me?”
“Oh-ho, you had plans, too, didn’t you?”
“And I’m still a normal person.”
“Hey- was my friend a genius?”
With that conversation, Lee Hee-yeon opened the way for Ji-hoo.