The S-Classes That I Raised - Chapter 437: Thank you for your hard work (1)

“ What happens if we leave the designated zone?”

Amid the loud whir of the helicopter blades, Seong Hyunjae asked.

“ Why do you ask? Don’t cause trouble for no reason.”

“ We could accidentally cross the line.”

“ It’s not dodgeball. Is there some urgent reason to leave? I’ll ask the rookie first.”

So they want to leave Korea. From what Soyoung and others have said, it’s the first time they’ve stayed in Korea for so long. They did go to Hong Kong, Japan, and China, but those were nearby countries and they didn’t stay long — discounting the time difference inside the Japanese dungeon.

“ For now, just stay nearby, only nearby. How about Russia?”

“ We don’t have good relations with them.”

“ … What did they do?”

Before the filial addicts even got involved, enemies were already thick. Chatterbox might throw bait to let Seong Hyunjae be avenged! Then a swarm comes to bite. I’ve already heard there are many abandoned people.

Seong Hyunjae’s lips curved into a small smile.

“ It was bearable at the time.”

Is it serious? Hearing that Seong Hyunjae can’t go overseas, Director Song’s expression seemed to lighten.

“ If you go to Korea, please organize the dangerous and watch-list individuals. We’re on the same boat now.”

“ Sorry for being so popular.”

Seong Hyunjae said shamelessly. I only know that Russia has the most developed hunter drinks and many high-ranking hunters, and that mid-to-low rank hunters have relatively high casualty rates.

“ Anyway, please don’t cause trouble for me or Director Song.”

“ I should give Han Yujin a hand mirror.”

I wanted to argue but conscience locked my mouth. I’ll really behave quietly for a while.

“ Soyoung unnie said she caught king crabs in Russia.”

Yerim, who was half-sticking out the helicopter, turned to us.

“ King crabs?”

“ She also caught lobsters.”

Did she cook them then? I wonder if she rode a regular fishing boat or overturned the sea — or hijacked a ship.

“ Didn’t Russia have many S-Rank hunters? Some quite famous ones too.”

“ Now that you mention it, there was an ice-type S-Rank hunter.”

“ Really? Who?”

Yerim asked curiously.

“ Yuri Radiev.”

“ A woman?”

“ No. A man, older but smaller than Han Yujin.”

He was apparently between 25 and 30 years old. As an S-Rank hunter, he’d have ice attribute items too. Of course, he wouldn’t rob kind people’s gear.

Yuri Radiev. The name seemed familiar. Russian hunters generally have difficult names, so even S-Ranks are hard to remember. Other countries are the same with long unfamiliar names.

Anyway, he wasn’t in the top ranks of the rankings. No special record either.

“ I went to Russia last year too.”

Noah said.

“ It was the Moscow dungeon. There was a bit of a dispute over dungeon authority, and someone hired your sister…”

Noah trailed off with a smile. Sounds like a mess. Moscow is on the exact opposite end of our country, isn’t it? I glanced at my quietly sitting sister.

“ Yuhyun, how about visiting Russia at least once?”

She hadn’t gone abroad until now, but went to Hong Kong, Japan, and China because of me. She frowned slightly.

“ Don’t say ominous things.”

“ Hm?”

“ I want to stay in Korea, with you.”

“ Saying Yuhyun’s going abroad is like saying uncle is going out too.”

“ No, I might just go sightseeing. I don’t have to be kidnapped to leave.”

If sightseeing, warmer places than Russia would be better. Hawaii or Bali? Or a light trip to Jeju Island. Just really relaxing with family, no incidents.

After a long flight, the helicopter finally landed. Peace jumped out first, shaking her body. She clearly didn’t like the helicopter — too noisy, and she could fly herself, so why ride one?

The helicopter landed about halfway up a mountain. Every direction showed sharp mountain peaks popping up.

“ Welcome, everyone!”

Someone shouted loudly, laughing heartily. I thought I recognized the voice — it was that man. The white-clad Murim Alliance who raided the airport… what was his name? Anyway, him.

“ Master Hunter Han Gongja! Glad you’re safe!”

His tone was more polite than before, as if officially invited. His voice was still hearty though.

“ Ah, yes… um…”

What was his name? He shifted his gaze to Yuhyun standing beside me.

“ This must be the famous Haedong Dragon Han Yuhyun, the Murim Alliance’s special forces captain, Samokwol.”

“ Haeyeon Guild Leader Han Yuhyun.”

Yuhyun ignored the ‘Haedong Dragon’ part and replied. Right, it was Samokwol.

“ And this is the ice fairy Park Yerim, right?”

“ I’m not a fairy.”

Yerim said sulkily.

“ Leader Han, why am I a fairy? Say I’m an ice dragon or water dragon!”

“ Ah, the Murim name—”

“ Among hunters who control ice and water, no one’s stronger than me! So I have to be a dragon. I’m the best!”

She was right. Samokwol looked a bit embarrassed and scratched the back of his head.

“ My apologies, Haedong Ice Dragon Park Yerim. Is this Noah Ruhir Hunter next to you?”

“ Our Noah is a golden dragon.”

A real golden dragon. Then is Seong Hyunjae a brain dragon? Samokwol looked at Seong Hyunjae last. He greeted with a more serious expression than when dealing with us.

“ Nice to meet you, Brain Lord.”

… Cringe aside.

“ Why doesn’t Sesung Ah, the guild leader, have Haedong in front of her name?”

Yerim jumped in before me to protest. Good job, our Yerim. Folding her arms and frowning deeply.

“ Not having the region in front of the Murim name is the highest honor.”

“ Leader, fame is—”

“ I fought and won against S-Ranks in Japan and China. And our leader too! She stomped that Chinese S-Rank who tormented you!”

“That’s right. Haeyeon leader lightly crushed Chohwaun certificate, so having Haedong makes no sense.”

They should’ve put it on Seong Hyunjae too. Yuhyun and Yerim are so strong they had no rivals in China. And before regression, Yuhyun was an Ember Lord. Between emperor and dragon, dragon’s better.

“ Want to test my skills right now?”

“ No, fairy.”

Samokwol stepped back awkwardly.

“ Let’s go inside first.”

He muttered and turned toward the road stretching up the mountain.

“ Honestly, the Beast Hunter seems the most unsophisticated.”

I muttered quietly; Yerim tilted her head.

“ Uncle, you used to say the monster dad was childish but Beast Hunter was better.”

“ No, it’s because the Beast Hunter’s stuck between dragon and emperor. Looks like he has no skills…”

His stats are definitely lacking.

“ I think the director is the most normal. Like a salaryman.”

Or a leisurely landlord. If Director Song came here, what would they call her?

“ Bro, the path is narrow and steep. Want me to carry you?”

“ I’m fine for now. And I have Peace.”

“ Please avoid leaving the path.”

Samokwol, walking ahead, said.

“ It looks like a simple mountain path, but it actually has a formation skill applied. It won’t be dangerous for S-Rank Awakened, but you’ll get lost.”

Formation skill? Like hallucinations? I asked Yerim to hold Peace in case we stray. Eventually, I slipped a couple of times on the cane and had my sister carry me.

After about ten more minutes of climbing, a large mountain gate finally appeared. It felt like arriving at a temple, though I’d only been a few times.

Inside the East Asian-style building, a long dining table was prepared. A woman sitting at the end stood up.

“ Welcome. I am Dan Unbi, leader of the Murim Alliance.”

She looked to be in her mid-thirties. Her impression didn’t feel villainous. Yuhyun clung close to avoid Samokwol’s gaze and quietly used a budding skill.

[Awakened — Dan Unbi

Current stat rank: B

Potential stat rank: B~A

Initial optimization skills:

Gentle Negotiation (A)

Diligent Educator (B)

Mental Concentration (B)]

She’d acquired all optimization skills. Negotiation, educator, mental concentration. Was her original profession an educator? It felt similar to nurturing skills.

‘Probably not Park Ha-yul’s sister.’

Also, mid-thirties isn’t exactly old. Might seem so to Park Ha-yul though.

‘If she were that sister, “diligent educator” would be the skill, but her rank is low compared to the skill effect. Should be at least A. Better check others nearby.’

S-Ranks were too dangerous to include anyway.

“ Please sit.”

The Murim Alliance leader gestured lightly at us. She asked if we wanted lunch. Normally, it’s taboo to eat food from other factions, but since I was here, it was easier to tell friend from foe by food tampering.

Still, we declined lunch and only accepted some refreshments. It was a bit chilly in the mountains, so warm tea soothed my stomach.

“ Currently, the military is in an emergency.”

Dan Unbi calmly continued.

“ Many high-rank hunters have become undead and are attacking our side. S-Rank hunters are included, but their combat ability is worse than when alive.”

“ We experienced that on the island too. The problem is that undead don’t get tired.”

Humans get tired but undead don’t. Dan Unbi nodded.

“ Yes. High-rank hunters are difficult to imprison. Do you know what happened to the Chaohu military hunters?”

“ They were submerged in the lake. They might crawl out someday.”

Hopefully they stay quietly underwater. Shouldn’t the nearby city people be evacuated? Dan Unbi said she would contact them.

“ We’re not completely disconnected from the government either.”

True. Some within China’s government would dislike the military gaining power.

“ What will happen to the military? Seems like a big blow.”

“ If the Chaohu hunters are neutralized, collapse is only a matter of time. Are you aware of the Chohwaun certificate?”

“Yes, that.”

I briefly explained the situation. Dan Unbi and her people looked at Yuhyun with wide eyes.

“ The Chohwaun certificate holder is one of the continent’s top talents. Amazing.”

Our Yuhyun really is something.

“ To me, Hwangrim seems the most suspicious. Wasn’t he originally from ➤ NоvеⅠight ➤ (Read more on our source) a merchant family?”

“Yes. He’s likely involved in this incident. He was at a crossroads—either cooperate with the military or topple it and grow his own power.”

Joining the military would be safer. But as a merchant, many restrictions would have been annoying.

“ He got some cigarettes too.”

Seong Hyunjae looked at me. Ah, cigarettes. I wonder if they’ll now fall into the hands of the Hwangrim family. What happened to the Chohwaun taken away?

“ We hope to maintain good relations with you all.”

Dan Unbi spoke with a gentle expression and voice. Maybe she was using a skill. Even if it was nothing, I wanted to respond strongly with ‘Yes, let’s do that.’

“ If China’s hunter society becomes freer, it’ll surely benefit Korean hunters too.”

Just freer trade would help.

“ Honestly, the Murim Alliance will gain much from this incident. Thanks to us.”

Dan Unbi nodded.

“ Then let’s start formal negotiations.”

Give and take. And we’ve already given a lot. Isn’t that right?

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