Hunters Keep Coming To My House - Chapter 93

Chapter 93

Now it finally feels a bit like home. 

Before, the house would break like a twig with just a touch, you know. 

Very satisfying. An applause of joy came out spontaneously.

I walked around every corner of the house, confirming the results of today’s household chores once again. While passing through the living room, I did see three S-levels huddled on the sofa, but I ignored them lightly, as I planned to treat them to a delicious dinner.

At first glance, there seemed to be no missing corners anywhere. I also confirmed the progress of the situation. 

Shall we check today’s achievements?

There weren’t many significant additions from the last progress report. However, most of the ongoing tasks were completed. 

“Hoo hoo hoo.”

Of course, there is still more work to be done in terms of yard development, guest rooms, furniture, and organizing items. Honestly, saying that I finished all this in one day is unbelievable.

I organized tomorrow’s tasks in my head, checked my stats, and opened the status window after a long time.

[Status Window

Name: Seo Yeon-oh

Age: 26

Level: FFF ? B (Please re-evaluate)

Titles: Owner of the Safe House Inside the Gate (SSS), Inexperienced Homeowner (S), Owner of Hatchling (S), Boom-ba’s Friend (A), Mana Detector (A), Destruction King (C), Guardian of XXX (Immeasurable level)

Skills: Safe Zone Inside the Gate (SSS) (Passive), Wind Manipulation (SS), What’s Yours is Mine! What’s Mine is Yours! (A) (Passive), Mana Bullet (A), Mana Detection (A), We Are One! (A), Combat Flight (A), Survival Instinct (B) (Passive), Swift Feet (F), Mental Defense (??)

?Please check the skills according to the titles in the title window separately.

Stats

Mana: 458 (+10)

Health: 345 (+10)

Strength: 215 (+10)

Agility: 230 (+10)

?Current title ‘Guardian of XXX’ increases basic stats by 10 each.

?Title ‘Owner of the Safe House Inside the Gate’ restores abnormal status and increases basic stats by 50%.

?The System Administrator’s Oath is in effect.

Miscellaneous

?Current quests (Unknown), Quests ‘Becoming the Perfect Homeowner’ and ‘Leap Toward the Secrets of the World!’ are in progress.]

…Oh. My status window has never been this long. I marveled at the status window I checked after a long time. It was as weak as it could be before this house fell into the gate. 

But when did my skills and titles increase so much?

‘…I’ve been through a lot during that time.’

I nodded my head slowly at the passing hardships of the past. Yes, I should give at least this much to survive…

Suddenly, as my eyes, now filled with a faint nostalgia, scanned the status window, they stopped at a part where my mouth would tear apart.

“…Kkuuh!”

I couldn’t help but express pure admiration.

‘Ah, sweet.’ 

As I completed three house upgrades today, all my stats instantly rose by 90. Look at my stats now. Who can say I’m not strong?

The satisfying laughter I had bottled up inside finally burst out. Honestly, even other people would burst into laughter when faced with such results. If someone doesn’t laugh, they might as well be an AI!

And the biggest advantage of today’s household chores…

‘Those S-levels won’t stay in my house for long because they’re afraid of household chores.’

No matter how much one deals with monsters, and life and death situations, household chores are different. Look at this, after working this much today, they are lying there like that. Is this really tough work?

Cleaning the house every day, ventilating, cooking three meals, doing the dishes, laundry, and managing the house… it’s a level where a day is not enough.

‘…Really, those who do household chores deserve respect.’

Doing all this alone is quite something. Truly admirable people… 

After a light admiration, I approached the sprawled S-levels.

“Good job. Today’s work must have been tough. Thank you for your help.”

“…No need to mention it. If Yeon-oh needs help, I’ll be here anytime.”

“…Sure.”

Kang Yoon-soo showed a smile full of fatigue, and Jung Tae-il mumbled with closed eyes. Among the three, Jung Tae-il was probably the most exhausted as he took on all the hard work today.

And finally, Han Seung-hoo looked at me with suspicious eyes.

“Sister, you actually enjoyed it, didn’t you?”

“…Huh? What?”

“…Nothing.”

I looked at Han Seung-hoo with a ‘I don’t know anything’ expression. In response, he bowed his head deeply as if admitting defeat and mumbled that if I was in a good mood, then it was all good.

“I’ll make you a nice dinner tonight, and you can rest here.”

“I hope you don’t mind if I don’t help.”

“…Of course, I don’t mind, I just need to get ready. Actually, this is a secret, but I’ll tell you something special. Tonight, we’re having pork belly.”

“…Oh. Ms. Yeon-oh, how did you know I like pork belly again?”

“Originally, after labor, you should eat grilled meat. Let’s grill meat on the table in the yard we set up earlier.”

I have a gas burner and a grilling pan!

This is the charm of a house with a yard. 

The three S-levels, who were suddenly approached by a meat party, had expressions as if the souls that had left returned.

“In addition to pork belly, there’s also pork shoulder and pork neck… I’ll also make a special miso stew, so look forward to it.”

With a refreshing smile, I raised their expectations and moved towards the kitchen. Then, I took out the ingredients I bought from the mart one by one and prepared to cook.

“…Well, first, let’s make miso stew and set up outside.”

I’ll show them the properly boiling miso stew with lots of meat. After smiling like a villain plotting an evil plan, I started preparing the ingredients. 

When I was about to wash the green onions in flowing water and cut them with a knife, Han Seung-hoo’s voice came from behind.

“Sister, I’ll help.”

“Huh? Have you ever cooked?”

“I can handle things like preparing ingredients. It’s hard for Sis to do it alone. You’re making four servings now.”

Confidently, he lifted his sleeves to his elbows, and I couldn’t bring myself to send him away. I still vividly remember the time when he broke dishes while doing the dishes.

“…Sure, it’s good if you help.”

“Well, then, what can I do for you?”

“Hmm… Ah, please wash the vegetables for the wraps that I took out.”

Han Seung-hoo playfully replied, ‘Yes, ma’am!’ with a salute. 

How does he know that line? As I looked at him with a puzzled expression, Han Seung-hoo shrugged as if it was nothing special.

“I’m not that young, Sis. We only have a two-year age difference.”

“…Oh.”

“I’ve felt this for a while… Sister seems to see me as younger than my actual age. Well, when I’m next to Brother Yoon-soo or Jung Tae-il… I might look the youngest, but still, I’m not that young.”

Just tell me.

Han Seung-hoo, speaking in a low voice, casually rinsed the wrapping vegetables under running water.

His gentle touch was more tender than I expected. I blinked my eyes at the inexplicable feeling that was difficult to describe in words.

“Sister, my face is going to get pierced.”

“Ah…”

“Well, it’s fine if it’s Sister. I don’t like it when others keep looking at me, but with Sister, it’s different.”

“What do you mean?”

With a playful wink, Han Seung-hoo shook his head mockingly. Laughter spilled out naturally as I watched him playfully while smiling, slightly pinching my nose.

Honestly, anyone who could maintain a serious expression while watching Han Seung-hoo play around like this would probably be an extraterrestrial. That was the moment.

“…Doing that again, huh.”

Jung Tae-il, who had entered the kitchen briefly to have a drink, muttered with a squeezed expression.

“Hmm, meeting an extraterrestrial like this. I should contact NASX quickly…”

“…Talking a lot without helping?”

“….”

“If you’re done, you can leave.”

“…Alright.”

Jung Tae-il chuckled as if finding it amusing and swept his hair back. On the other hand, Han Seung-hoo was giving Jung Tae-il a chubby-faced stare.

It seemed like any moment, a fight could break out if someone said the wrong thing.

“Hey, fighting is prohibited inside the house. Argument is not allowed!”

“But, Sis. Jung Tae-il keeps picking a fight.”

“Me?”

“…Everyone, stop. Fighting means no soup, you know.”

Han Seung-hoo turned away with a grumble. Then, he focused on the remaining wrapping vegetables. The cause of this commotion, Jung Tae-il, let out a sigh.

Hey, because of you, the good atmosphere has completely disappeared, you know?

I was sending him resentful glances for no reason, and Jung Tae-il’s eyes met mine.

“……”

“……”

“Ah, Tae-il, could you move the gas burner and grilling pan to the yard? They should be in the utility room.”

“Fine.”

…Well, that went smoothly.

Now, let’s quickly prepare the meal.