Hunters Keep Coming To My House - Chapter 128

Chapter 128

“We’re here, Sister.” 

“…Hmm.”

“Why do you have that absent-minded look?”

“…Are you asking me even though you already know?”

Han Seung-hoo narrowed his eyes and smiled brightly.

That jerk, why is he smiling like that when he knows perfectly well why I’m absent-minded?

Suddenly, he pulled me close, and the guy who leaped into the sky holding my waist was Han Seung-hoo. 

Thankfully, I didn’t have a fear of heights or acrophobia; otherwise, I would’ve emptied my stomach in mid-air if it were my first time.

Ugh, thinking about it again makes me dizzy.

As I squinted and looked closely at Han Seung-hoo, he released my waist as if to say he did nothing wrong and chuckled.

“I was just in a hurry to go, Sister.”

“……”

“Thanks to me, we came quickly. You can’t walk this fast, Sister.”

“…Alright, just tell me next time. I was surprised when you suddenly grabbed my waist.”

“Okay, I understand. I’ll make sure to ask next time.”

Why is Han Seung-hoo so pleased with himself? Irritated, I lightly tapped his back.

“Eek! Sister.”

“…Hmph.”

“Are you upset?”

“Am I a child? Getting upset over that. And you’re the child, Seung-hoo.”

“Yes, I’m Sister’s cutie.”

…What’s gotten into Seung-hoo today? Why is he behaving like this?

While seriously pondering if Cha Jae-joon’s black mana was causing Han Seung-hoo’s confusion, Han Seung-hoo spoke to me with a completely mischievous voice.

“It’s right in front of us. But it seems difficult to approach. It’s because of Jung Tae-il’s mana aura.”

His words were true; a chilly blue aura filled the surroundings. Anyone without resistance to this mana would experience freezing to the bone if they got close.

Of course, I was the owner of Arvani and Blue Ego Sword, so I had resistance.

“Alright then, Seung-hoo, stay here for a moment.”

“……Sister.”

“I’m the owner of Arvani. Do you think I’d be in danger?”

“…Let’s go together.”

“It might be difficult for you to withstand it.”

Han Seung-hoo’s expression momentarily twisted, then quickly returned to normal. Although he hid his expression well, he couldn’t hide his surprise in his voice as he responded.

“Sister, do you think I’ll be affected by that mana?”

“Don’t you have resistance?”

“I’m also S-level.”

“…Ah.”

“Sister, you’re not only treating me like a child but also treating me weakly. It hurts my pride.”

“…Sorry.”

Han Seung-hoo tilted his head for a moment, then sighed and tousled his hair.

“But still, it’s nice that you’re worrying about me so much, Sister. But you can’t do that in front of that guy.”

“Got it. Be careful, Seung-hoo.”

“Let’s go, Sister.”

After reaching a consensus, we cautiously approached Jung Tae-il. Arvani at his feet noticed us and quickly approached.

Kwaaangg!!

“Arvani!”

Kyuooo!

“Yeah yeah, well done. Well done.”

I caught Arvani who hopped over with a familiar bounce and held him in my arms, petting him as he played around. Despite feeling a chill from the scales colder than ice, I didn’t stop.

While I was indulging Arvani’s antics, Han Seung-hoo was checking on Cha Jae-joon, who was lying in front of Jung Tae-il.

“He looks terrible. How has he managed to survive like this until now?”

“…That’s what I’m saying.”

“You don’t look great either, right now.”

“Yeah.”

“…Well, leaving that aside… What’s with that appearance?”

At Han Seung-hoo’s startled voice, my head automatically turned toward Jung Tae-il. He appeared like an ordinary person, indicating that he had released his skills at some point.

When he turned his head to look at me, I understood why Han Seung-hoo was startled.

“…Wait, why are your eyes like that?”

It was because one of Jung Tae-il’s eyes was completely identical to Arvani’s. A vertical slit in the blue iris… In other words, he had dragon eyes.

Even though it was only one eye… I had never seen anything like this before. Of course, there were cases like Mr. Kim Chok who resembled a beast due to the influence of skills… But Jung Tae-il’s eye even contained the same mana as Arvani’s.

Han Seung-hoo and I blinked, waiting for Jung Tae-il to explain. However, Jung Tae-il simply ignored it.

“There’s no problem, don’t worry.”

“But how can I not worry?”

“If you have questions, ask Arvani.”

“…What?”

Taking a long breath, Jung Tae-il closed his mouth. It meant he wouldn’t answer anymore on this topic. I also closed my mouth and turned my head away.

What on earth is happening, seriously?

Han Seung-hoo became blond because of his abilities, and Jung Tae-il suddenly had one eye transformed like a dragon’s… 

“Hah.”

Why is there never a normal day?

Thinking it might be fate, I approached Cha Jae-joon. Although the Black Ego Sword stuck nearby was vibrating strongly, I ignored it.

“…Let’s move Cha Jae-joon to the house for now.”

“…Him? That’s not possible.”

“I also agree with Jung Tae-il’s words, sis.”

I blinked at the sudden opposition from the two sharp-witted people.

“Even if the rampage has stopped now, who knows what might happen next.”

“Yeah, sis, there’s no guarantee that the rampage won’t happen again.”

“…Still, we can’t leave a collapsed person lying on the cold ground. And… wouldn’t it be better if the Black Ego Sword is kept away from the cause of the rampage?”

“…What about the Black Ego Sword?”

Glancing at the sword still vibrating strongly, I took out a box from my inventory. It was a large box containing several toys for making jewels.

I inspected the box and then covered the Black Ego Sword with it. Something amazing happened.

The Black Ego Sword, which was stuck in the ground, instantly entered the box as if sucked in, and it was perfectly packaged.

I chuckled as I looked at the perfectly sealed box.

“Is this okay?”

“…How did you do that?”

“Well, boxes are indeed for storage.”

Indeed, the boxes are excellent.

Their versatility is incredible.

You can play with cats, store things, and also use them for crafting various items.

Because of my enhancements, the functions have become more useful, resulting in such a good outcome.

“Maybe until an A-level weapon tears the box, it won’t be able to tear the packaging.”

“In this case, it’s almost like sealing it as a temporary measure, sis.”

“That’s true, huh.”

“…So what are we going to do with the box now? You’re not planning to take it home too, are you?”

“Oh, bury the box in the ground?”

Han Seung-hoo and Jung Tae-il looked puzzled by my words. They seemed to doubt whether what they just heard was true.

It might have seemed like a lie or a joke, but unfortunately, I was sincere.

“I’ll bury the box and set up a tent on top of it. Then no one except me will be able to touch the box.”

“…And what about the tent then?”

“Yeah, Seung-hoo. And even if someone approaches, I’ll be immediately alerted, so it’s okay, right?”

“…This is insane.”

Jung Tae-il was now denying the situation with his hand on his forehead. Han Seung-hoo seemed resigned as if used to such situations.

“So I’ll bury this box for now and come back. You two will stay here and take care of Jae-joon. Once I’m back, we’ll take Jae-joon home.”

“…Haa, fine.”

“Thanks for following my lead.”

“Just speak properly.”

“…Thank you for putting up with this.”

Well, Jung Tae-il’s strict scrutiny seems to have passed. I tried to lift the box slowly.

However, the box didn’t budge.

“…Huh?”

I tried to exert more force in confusion, but the result was the same. Jung Tae-il seemed to want to help, but…

“…It’s not moving.”

“I guess only the owner can lift it.”

“It’s not even Excalibur…”

“It’s a sword that chooses its owner, no different from others.”

“But Jung Tae-il used my sword.”

“…That sword probably didn’t recognize you as its owner.”

No, how could you be so blunt?

Jung Tae-il gave a clear answer and kicked the box. Dust rose, but there was no scratch on the box.

“It’d be better to just set up the tent on top of this.”

“…I think so too.”

“When you set up the tent, I’ll cast a barrier just in case.”

“Thanks, Seung-hoo. Let me know if you need any mana stones. I’ll give them to you.”

“No, I have plenty of mana stones.”

Han Seung-hoo smiled lightly and showed a handful of mana stones in his hand. I quickly set up the tent on top of the box.

Then a safety zone was created, including the box.

When I signaled that everything was done, Han Seung-hoo used the mana stones to create multiple layers of barriers on top of the tent.

The barriers, with layers of light and darkness, were beautiful.

Now that everything seems to be almost finished…

“Alright, let’s go home.”

You guys carry the fallen Jae-joon with you.