Hunters Keep Coming To My House - Chapter 83

Chapter 83

“Ah, seriously, this sucks.”

I should only use polite and kind words, but this damn system doesn’t help me.

Once again, I found myself on the soft bed, angrily messing up my hair in frustration.

“Ugh.”

Seriously… so annoying…

When people feel unjust and irritated, don’t they say you moan instead of screaming?

That was exactly my situation.

Even after rolling around the bed in frustration, I couldn’t find relief, so I ended up smacking an innocent pillow.

“Hah, calm down.”

Calm down…

First, I need to get myself together.

Right now, Jung Tae-il and Kang Yoon-soo probably think I disappeared while going berserk.

And even without catching the Lich, everyone is on edge, knowingly or unknowingly.

“Did they come out of the gate?”

If they’re still inside the gate, they won’t answer the phone. Should I go back there?

Wait a moment.

I quickly checked the system window. I didn’t retain much because I was forced to move back home, but…

“I knew I had to return home within a certain time, so let’s skip that. Ah, this.”

…I can’t leave the house for the next two hours.

Oh man, this is messed up.

I clenched my fist, trembling, but eventually gave in.

“Yeah… I’m the one who forgot. I’m the sinner.”

Once I resigned to reality, my mind became surprisingly calm, like I became a sage.

Having calmed down abruptly, I took out my phone and called Kang Yoon-soo.

If he’s still inside the gate, he won’t answer, but if he’s outside, he will.

After a few signal beeps, Kang Yoon-soo answered the phone.

– Ah, thankfully. Really… thank goodness.

Kang Yoon-soo’s voice was filled with worry and relief. It made my nose tingle for some reason.

“Sorry for making you worry. I forgot that I needed to return home in time.”

– I was really surprised, thinking something happened. You often get involved in strange things, like with Ellie Kim. This time too.

“I can’t deny that.”

– Anyway, I’m relieved that you’re safe, Ms. Yeon-oh.

Though he spoke calmly, there was a slight tremor in Kang Yoon-soo’s voice. I chuckled and expressed my apologies again.

“Oh, please tell Mr. Tae-il that I’m safe.”

– …That’s not difficult. Tae-il was worried a lot too, you know.

“…No, I’ll call Mr. Tae-il myself.”

– Well, that’ll be difficult.

“…What?”

– Right now, Tae-il hasn’t come out of the gate yet.

…What?

So, does that mean only Kang Yoon-soo is outside now? Or does he still have something to do inside the gate?

Could it be that he thinks I’ll still be there waiting to be found? That’s a bit too much self-importance, isn’t it?

As I was pondering even my eyebrows, Kang Yoon-soo spoke up.

– Just in case, Tae-il decided to stay back to find you. I decided to come out and look for you.

“Ah…”

– Since the gate hasn’t closed yet, I’ll personally pass on the message to Tae-il. While you’re at home, take a good rest.

“…Alright. Please tell him for me. He seems like a person who worries a lot, subtly.”

– …That’s the charm of our Tae-il.

Kang Yoon-soo assured me not to think about anything until he contacted me again and then hung up the phone.

…One crisis averted.

Now, what’s left?

“…Come in. Stop whispering outside my door like that.”

It was a moment to comfort those I had momentarily forgotten.

Ellie Kim, who had been lingering outside my room since I fell on the bed, Cha Jae-joon who was sniffling, and Arvani, who was hugging Cha Jae-joon tightly.

They each entered my room slowly, expressing their emotions and grievances. I wasn’t sure how to deal with them, having been neglected for a whole day.

…I’m sorry.

But I had my reasons too…

No, did I? It’s not like I deliberately forgot.

It’s not my fault, right?

Nevertheless, I couldn’t help but feel their resentment. I politely knelt on the bed and began to tell them about what I had experienced.

According to the system, it was only a day, but the more I spoke, the more I realized how much had happened in that short time.

As I explained, I found myself hit by reality, sighed, and relaxed my posture. Ellie Kim looked at me with sympathy and patted my shoulder gently.

And after the long and detailed explanation…

“Ms. Yeon-oh, I’ll make you delicious food! Just relax.”

“Yeon-oh, I’ll give you a massage. Um, my mom likes massages, so I learned a bit!”

The two who had been neglected understood me deeply.

However, Arvani, unaffected by human circumstances, still sent a cold gaze, sulking.

“…Arvani, sorry. Did your mom come too late?”

Grumble.

“Sorry, do you want to go on a flying ride with Boom-ba tomorrow? Or should I buy some beef?”

Kyu…?

Arvani’s eyes gradually softened, seemingly quite satisfied with the proposal. Not missing the opportunity, I opened my arms to Arvani.

Arvani, who had been in Cha Jae-joon’s embrace, seemed to hesitate for a moment but soon jumped into my arms.

“Oh, our Arvani. I’m sorry; next time, I’ll take Arvani with me.”

Grumble, Kyuu, Kyuuwoong.

“Alright, alright. Tell me everything you’re upset about.”

Arvani, nestled in my arms, seemed to have a lot to say and rumbled enthusiastically. I responded to each of his murmurs with a nod.

…Cha Jae-joon and Ellie Kim witnessed it all.

They were behaving as if they were blind and deaf, desperately avoiding eye contact.

Terrified about taking Arvani with me, Cha Jae-joon glanced at us, then hurriedly fled to the kitchen. Ellie Kim, with her mouth closed, stood quietly for a while, then left the room.

…I was deeply moved by their loyalty.

That way, I managed to avoid the blanket-kicking. Only now did I start to feel like I had finally arrived home.

“…Ha, it was so tough.”

Arvani, being serious, it was tough.

I sighed while burying my face in Arvani’s soft belly. Then, I remembered there was a system window I hadn’t checked yet.

“…I read about mana-related things and confirmed that the house’s entry is forced.”

What’s left… Ah, here it is.

[Perfect Mastery!

Congratulations!

Mastery of ‘Vacuum’ has reached 100%.

?Acquire the skill ‘<Wind Manipulation (SS)>’.]

This was expected.

Given how much I used the mana to absorb the Lich’s power, I anticipated reaching 100%.

That means…

[Blue Dragon (Unmeasurable) Trial!

You have acquired the skill ‘<Wind Manipulation (SS)>’ within the given period.

The Blue Dragon (Unmeasurable) is greatly surprised that you passed this trial. Now, it acknowledges you, Yeon-oh, and can trust you with its own son.

Success Reward: ‘Blue Dragon’s Ego Sword (SS)’, Blue Dragon’s Trust]

“…Kya!”

Alright, it’s done.

Now I’ve escaped the one-week life deadline!

I expected it, but verifying it personally feels entirely different.

“…Now, as long as I’m careful, I won’t die.”

Really… I’ve crossed a big hurdle.

Satisfied, I enthusiastically kissed Arvani’s cheek.

“So, do I get the Ego Sword too? In the inventory… Ah, here it is.”

Now, let’s take a look.

I couldn’t stop my mouth from forming a smirk. I excitedly pulled out the Blue Ego Sword while suppressing the fluttering feeling in my heart.

“…Wow.”

It was a visual that naturally evoked admiration.

If you carved a sapphire into a sword, it might feel like this.

The deep, transparent blue sword was such an exquisite piece that it seemed more suitable for decoration than combat.

It felt completely different from Cha Jae-joon’s Black Ego Sword.

If the Black Ego Sword gave off a feeling for killing, this one… even though it was a black sword, gave off a sense more suited for a commander’s sword for those in power.

So, for some reason, it felt like staining it with blood would be a sin.

“…Let’s check it first.”

Stopping the admiration, I quickly checked the Ego Sword.

[Blue Dragon’s Ego Sword (SS)

A sword made by the Blue Dragon (Unmeasurable) itself by carving its own horn.

?Contains the immense magic power of the Blue Dragon.

?Currently, the ego has not formed. To awaken the sword, specific conditions are needed.

Condition: Growth of Arvani, the Blue Dragon’s Hatchling.

?The ego has not formed yet, and the abilities are not disclosed.]

“…Yeah, that’s how it is.”

Thanks to you, System. It’s not surprising in this situation.

Damn.