I Want To Live A Normal Life, But I’m An SSS-Class Hunter

Chapter 23

Episode 23. Scandal (2)

Mom nodded with a stiff face.

Dad sighed and asked with worried eyes.

Heesun-ah, do you have any other aftereffects other than not growing tall?

No, I dont. Im fine. And now Im an SSS Class.  Wouldnt I be a bit taller?  I heard that being a hunter makes your body better. 

Thats right. When you become a Hunter, your body changes to be able to show your power. After I became a hunter at 22, I grew up a bit until I was 25. 

Then, since Ive become a Hunter, Ill be even taller!

I had hope.

However, Uncle Kim Changho looked at me and shook his head.

As Dad opened his eyes, Uncle Kim Changho hurriedly shouted. 

Y, yes! You can grow up! You can definitely get taller with exercise! Heesun, you have a good posture for a high school senior, but you still stoop a bit. Lets learn yoga or pilates. While doing it, I do gymnastics to build some muscle and increase my stamina. Its a must to get into the dungeon. Right, Minister? 

Thats right. Its required. If you dont pass the minimum muscle mass standard, you cant enter the dungeon. 

Mom asked.

The minimum standard for muscle mass? Is there anything like that?

Yeah. Its not just about muscle mass. Look at body fat index, drinking status, criminal history, performance rate of dungeons so far, psychological test results, evaluation of team members who attacked dungeons together, information tests on monsters living in dungeons to target, and VR game simulation results. Its called Test of Hunting to Monster in Korea, also known as COIK. With the exception of the Hunter who has just received the ability test, all Hunters cannot enter the dungeon unless they exceed the COIK score set for each dungeon. 

The standards are very strict.

Right. Thats why there are some Hunters who are dissatisfied. But thanks to those standards, Korea became the safest country in the world to attack dungeons. 

The Minister is right. Even in high-level dungeons, you can say that there are no deaths. There are occasional serious injuries, but thanks to the treatment insurance made by the minister, they can get treatment from high-rank healers at a low price and quickly, so there is no problem. Many other countries are also following our hunter system, and thanks to this, hunters all over the world love and respect our Minister. 

Thats amazing!

I looked at Dad with sparkling eyes.

Dad was now looking at Uncle Kim Changho with satisfaction as if he had never looked at him with a will to live. 

Uncle Kim Changho dug into the gap and spoke diligently.

Then Heesun-ah, are you learning yoga or pilates now? Do it for your health too. Only then can you enter Nonsan Dungeon. You can pick big strawberries and earn money! 

I didnt know what to answer, so I looked at my Mom. 

Heesun-ah, dont look at Mom. I told you yesterday. You can do that if you want to work as a hunter. If you want to go to the dungeon, of course you can.

After a bit of hesitation, I decided.

Then, I want to go to the Nonsan Dungeon. I want to see big strawberries.

Looking back at yesterdays press conference, it was wrong to live quietly.

I felt like I had to do a little bit of activity.

It would be okay to go to the dungeon once in a while.

A low-level dungeon would be nothing for Mom to worry about. 

Lets make money!

Since Mom has suffered a lot, I wanted to make her happy in the future.

I liked it because it felt like my body was getting lighter.

Yes, do it. But you have to prepare thoroughly. Do you understand?

Yes, I will. 

Wow! Then, lets start with the guild! That way you can get help.

Kim Changho is right. Lets start with the guild. A guild is, so to speak, a management company.  You can leave everything to them including life, preparation for dungeon raids, and legal actions.

Dad took a tablet PC out of his bag and handed it to me.

Oh, you said you needed a new phone, didnt you?

Yes.

My phone has been dead since yesterdays press conference.

I think it was because I got too many calls.

Wait a minute.

Dad brought a big box in front of me and opened the lid.

There were 30 cell phones in it.

I didnt know which one you would like, so I brought them all.

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With Mom staring at Dad with a red face because of anger, I chose the original model I was using.

I think its been a while since it came out, wouldnt it be uncomfortable?

Its okay. Im bad with machines, so I can barely use it even if it has good functions.

Machines? I heard that you arent good at handling machines, is that a lot?

Not a lot But really a lot 

I told them I had difficulty using the machine and that it broke down easily.

Thats why you hardly ever use the Internet.

Yes. Im actually tired of chatting with my friends. The phones a little better, but thats not good either. 

Hmm, is it because its SSS Class? 

Uncle Kim Changho tilted his head and asked.

Among other hunters, do they have a problem with machines like me? 

As far as I know, no. But for Hunters, the higher the grade, the more distinct their characteristics or personality. Heesun, you might not know but maybe you expressing it as mechanical. 

I dont want to have this mechanical traitit seems like there is nothing I can do about it.

Dad said.

Could it be that the reason why the hospital equipment was broken was not because of defensive power, but because of the display of mechanical traits? HmmHeesun-ah, do you break down machines made entirely of by-products in dungeons?

No. That kind of thing is very expensive. I never used it.

Well have to check it out.

Is it possible that our Heesunies weakness is that shes not good at machines?

It was a question from a mother who was always worried about her daughter. 

We cant even call it a weakness. No matter what material you use, the weapon wont work against hunters. But its better not to tell other people that shes bad at machines. 

I wont talk.

Heesun, dont you like using tablet PCs, too? Do you want me to print it out on paper?

Its all right.

While saying that, I pressed the button on the tablet PC, and suddenly the screen turned off.

Why isnt it working?

I grabbed the tablet PC and shook it.

Uncle Kim Changho freaked out.

You cant shake it.

Yees.

Press the button there.

This one?

No, not that one, the one next to it.

Yes. Uhm, I pressed it, but it doesnt turn on.

I pressed the button hard again.

Mom quickly snatched the tablet PC from my hand as if to rescue it, then clicked her tongue.

The button is completely pressed. Its broken.

Huh. 

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Hunter Kim Changho, where is the printer? 

I think its probably the study.

Dad shook his head.

No, I installed it in the studio.

Mom squinted and snapped.

As expected, this is Lee Beomjins house.

The pupils of Dad and Uncle Kim Changho shook at the same time.

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Hunter Kim Changho, please go to the studio and explain the guild to Heesun while printing this out.

Yes, yes!

Lee Beomjin, you need to talk to me.

. 

I looked back as I was kicked out with Uncle Kim Changho.

Mom was glaring at Dad with her arms crossed.

Im a little worried.

***

Lets talk over there.

Throughout his 39-year life, Lee Beom-jin had little history of being scared.

Whether in a high-level dungeon or in front of a boss.

Even when he was active as a national archery player before becoming a hunter.

However, even though his life was not in danger right now, he was psychologically scared.

This woman was almost the only one who could do that for him. 

Lee Nahyun.

His first love and the mother of his daughter. 

Because Heesu can hear it.

Lee Nahyun took him to a small room farthest from her daughter and Kim Changhos studio.

Lee Beomjin quietly closed the door and said.

Because Heesun is a wizard, her other physical abilities didnt increase other than her defense and resilience. Unless she eavesdrops with magic, she wont hear our conversation. 

Thats a relief. Ah, I picked this up in the hospital room.

Lee Nahyun took out what she had put in her pocket and handed it to Lee Beom-jin.

It was his black card.

I gave it to Heesun, but I must have forgotten.

You gave it to Heesu? How much did you give her?

He didnt think he should tell the truth.

Lee Beomjin swallowed dry saliva and decided to speak in moderation.

No, I cant talk in moderation.

It had to be reduced to a minimum.

10 million won. 

Lee Nahyuns eyes narrowed again.

100 million.

She narrowed her eyes even more. 

Okay. Ill tell you the truth. I gave it to her to use as much as she wants.

How much is this limit?

There is no limit.

 You gave a 19-year-old a credit card with no limits to spend as much as you like?! To the kid who dropped it in the hospital room and forgot?!

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You even brought 30 phones earlier!

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I know that hunters, especially high-ranking hunters, are rich. Especially you. But Heesun used to spend up to 100 won on her pocket money account. So you shouldnt pour money all of a sudden. Her sense of money is paralyzed. 

Of course, her sense of money shouldnt be paralyzed, but Hee-soon will make a lot of money in the future. Even if she doesnt make money, shell inherit my property and shell be rich. She has to know how to spend money.

Yeah, I agree with you that she should know how to spend money. But you cant pour money all of a sudden. If you do something wrong, the child might go down the wrong path! 

I didnt pour money. She didnt use my card at all and the cell phone is not much.

Lee Beomjin quickly added before Lee Nahyuns eyes burned with anger. 

But, I will be careful. From now on, I will ask you before I buy her anything or give her money.

Did you promise?

Yeah. ThenSpeaking of which, can I buy you a private helicopter?

Helicopter? Are you talking about a helicopter? The one that flies?

Thats right. 

Lee Nahyun looked as if her eyes were going to pop out.

That expression looked pretty, too.

Anyway, Lee Beomjin realized that he needed to explain things to her.

Having a dedicated helicopter is very convenient when traveling across the country. We dont know how long Heesun will be active as a Hunter.

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I cant? 

The standards are really different. Ordinary people and Hunters.

Lee Nahyun sighed and continued. 

I dont know what to say. The gap is too wide.

Would you like to participate in a high-rank Hunter family program?

What is it? Ive never heard of it.

When you become a hunter, especially when you become a high-ranking hunter, your life suddenly changes completely. The Hunters, along with their families. There have been many problems, so the Department of Ability is running a program for the families of high-rank hunters. Give them some information about Hunters world or something to watch out for. Please participate.

Ill do that.

Lee Beomjin wouldnt have brought it up if he had known in advance who Lee Nahyun was reunited with on the program. 

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