Chapter 44: High Schooler (2)
The two fresh-faced Porters tensed up when they suddenly had to face the charisma of a Level 50 Hunter, and even Yoo-Bi, who was already acquainted with Han-Yeol, unintentionally stiffened in surprise.
“How much experience do you have as a Porter?” Han-Yeol asked.
Then, he wondered, ‘I haven't seen Yoo-Bi for around four months. Does that mean she was doing this since before we met...?’
It was the same for Han-Yeol, but not anyone could become a Porter just because they wanted to. It was mandatory for anyone who wanted to become a Porter to be registered and receive four months of training from the Porter Department, which was directly under the control of the Hunter’s Association, before becoming one. Then, they had to receive additional training if they wanted to advance to the next level as a Porter.
In fact, Han-Yeol also had to complete the mandatory four months of training and take numerous additional training just to become an A-Ranked Porter.
“But we just completed our training yesterday...?” Yoo-Bi replied quite honestly.
“What...?” Han-Yeol was flabbergasted at her reply.
“Yeah... You were referred to as a very good and kind Hunter by our seniors, so... Ah, is there something wrong?” Yoo-Bi asked.
“Ah, no, there’s nothing wrong. It’s just that it is a bit different from what I was told, so I’m a bit surprised,” Han-Yeol replied.
‘This... I got scammed...right...?’?Han-Yeol thought.
Well, Ah-Ri had mentioned that they were skilled, but she did not mention that they were experienced in the first place. Technically, she was not lying as long as Yoo-Bi and this boy had the skills to back it up.
‘Their seniors... Did she really pass the bucket to me or is she hoping that I can help them grow...?’?Han-Yeol wondered. This situation was quite a headache for him, regardless of Ah-Ri’s intentions. He thought, ‘Ah, wait a minute! No, that might not be the case here.’?
Han-Yeol suddenly shook the problematic thoughts out of his head and remembered what he was supposed to do in the coming days.
‘Hmm... I’m supposed to hunt at the hunting grounds where the weaker monsters are at since I have to train the Shadow Demon. Then, in that case... I can kill two birds with one stone if I can whip these guys into shape at the same time,’?Han-Yeol thought as he decided to be optimistic about this whole situation. It was quite difficult to find a veteran Porter these days anyway, so he really had to make do with whatever he had at the moment.
‘Also... It’s not a bad idea to go hunting if it’s with Yoo-Bi...’?Han-Yeol thought. This was actually the biggest driving factor behind his optimism. Han-Yeol had been missing Yoo-Bi for quite a while now, but he now had the opportunity to stay together with her.
“Alright, let’s sign a contract then. I’m sure you have heard of the terms, right?” Han-Yeol said.
“Ah, yes... I heard that you will hire us for nine hundred thousand won an hour...” the boy said nervously.
Han-Yeol smiled. “I’m already acquainted with Yoo-Bi so I know her name. What is your name though?”
“Ah, yes... My name is S-Sung-Hwan,” the boy nervously replied.
“Alright, Sung-Hwan. Tell me honestly. Do you think that you are worth the same as Sung-Beom and Ah-Ri, who are veteran Porters?” Han-Yeol asked.
“N-Not at all. They are the role models I look up to and I hope to be like them one day,” Sung-Hwan replied.
“Right? Then you should know that it will be a joke if you get paid the same rate as they got?” Han-Yeol asked.
“Yes...” Sung-Hwan replied with a hint of disappointment in his voice. He completely understood what Han-Yeol meant, but he could not hide his disappointment when he heard that he was not going to be paid the amount that he had hoped for.
“Well, I can’t pay you the same rate as what I paid Sung-Beom and Ah-Ri, but we can start with the intern rate, which is at six hundred thirty thousand won. I will increase the rate when I am satisfied with your skills. Do you have any objections?” Han-Yeol asked.
“No! Not at all!” Sung-Hwan enthusiastically replied. His face brightened when the pay that he expected to be greatly reduced was only reduced by a bit and the terms of the contract were quite favorable.
“Same here, I do not have any!” Yoo-Bi replied.
“Alright,” Han-Yeol said before he wrapped up the meeting by telling them the time and location of their next meeting place. He then asked, “I hope that you both are aware of the equipment that you need to have as Porters?”
“Ah...that... We did receive the training...” Sung-Hwan muttered hesitantly.
“Umm...” Yoo-Bi gave a similar response.
Han-Yeol felt a bit nervous, but the next hunting ground was going to be a low-leveled one. Also, he was not the type to reprimand someone when they have not even made any mistakes yet.
In the end, Han-Yeol decided to give Sung-Hwan and Yoo-Bi the benefit of the doubt and trust them this time. He said, “Alright then, I will see you both tomorrow.”
Han-Yeol was about to leave after the meeting finished when Yoo-Bi suddenly held his wrist. Looking back at her, he asked, “Ah, what’s wrong, Yoo-Bi?”
“Han-Yeol oppa... It has been quite a while since we have seen each other... Do you plan to leave just like that?” Yoo-Bi asked.
“Ah, you’re right. Do you want to go for a walk?” Han-Yeol replied.
“Sure! Ah, Sung-Hwan, you can head home first,” she said.
“Eh? O-Okay,” Sung-Hwan grumbled slightly before he left the café.
Han-Yeol and Yoo-Bi went for a stroll at a park near the café. They have known each other for quite a while now, but this was the first time that they were spending time together.
“I was really surprised when I saw that you have become a Hunter,” Yoo-Bi said.
“Yeah, I was surprised when I awakened too. Also, I’m sorry,” Han-Yeol said.
“Huh? What are you apologizing for?” she asked.
“I should have at least contacted you before I moved, but I couldn’t, since things were just too hectic at that time,” he replied apologetically.
“Ah, don’t mention it. I understand that it was not an easy time for you,” Yoo-Bi responded.
It was then.
Wooong...
‘Hmm...?’?Han-Yeol tilted his head when he suddenly felt a wave of mana from somewhere in the park. As he looked around with ‘Mana Eyes’, he thought, ‘Don’t tell me...?’
Then, Han-Yeol saw that mana similar to that of a dimensional hole was forming at a place not so far away from where he and Yoo-Bi were. Noticing that a dimensional hole was suddenly forming out of nowhere while he was having a lovely time with Yoo-Bi, he cursed inwardly, ‘Damn it! What shitty timing is this?!’
“Han-Yeol oppa?” Yoo-Bi called out when she saw him glaring at one spot.
“Yoo-Bi, do you have your Porter equipment with you right now?” Han-Yeol asked.
“Ah, no I don’t,” she replied.
“You have to keep at least some of your equipment with you from now on,” he said.
“Huh?” she was confused at what he had just said.
Bzzt... Bzzt... Bzzt...!
The space above the lake in the middle of the park suddenly started to twist and turn while releasing static sounds, and this caused panic among the park visitors as they screamed and fled in all directions.
“Kyaaaah!”
“It’s a dimensional hole!”
“Run away!”
“Help me!”
The dimensional hole had already cemented itself as a source of terror, not only to the Hunters but also to the general populace. This was all because of the news that reported the numerous fatalities caused by it.
Waaaaaang! Waaaaang!
It seemed that someone quickly reported the matter to the authorities, because sirens blared from the speakers installed across the park.
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