chapter 248
248 – The Man Called Toad
‘There is a way to find out for sure.’
Nam Yong-seok from [Eummagwijang] And Joo Ye-seul from Hidden Dungeon.
They were all evil people identified by activating [Mimicking].
So, if Cha Jin-hyuk is currently a villain, his abilities will definitely be detected.
However, one must always consider the number of cases.
What if I am not identified as a villain?
‘It’s not entirely unlikely.’
Nam Yong-seok, Joo Ye-seul, and the other small children were all people who had already committed bad things.
I don’t know what kind of person Cha Jin-hyuk is now, but back then he wasn’t called a ‘crazy judge’.
Now, a lot has changed from the world I remembered, but not to the point where I’m narrowing down what happened a few years later to the present.
So, as Yeonhee said, if we intervene in the future that spreads out into countless branches…
‘The future may change. No, it changes with a high probability.’
If fate is really reversed and Cha Jin-hyuk becomes a hero, or even if it is not that much of a change, if he just lives as an ordinary hunter.
So what happens then?
‘The lives of the hunters who were killed by Cha Jin-hyuk, who did more than what he did, could be saved.’
And.
‘On the other hand, the real villains that Cha Jin-hyuk killed will also survive…’
I remember a few villains, but I don’t know all of them, so that’s a problem.
How did Cha Jin-hyuk find so many villains? Maybe I’ve developed an ability similar to my mimicry ability.
When I am lost in thought.
“Wow, Ran. Look at that. Are there trees like that in the world you live in?”
(It’s not the same, but there are many beautiful trees in our world too! They’re so big that it’s a problem.)
Yeonhee and Ran were still chattering excitedly. As I looked at that scene, I felt like my complicated head was loosening up a little.
‘It’s not a size that I can solve without worrying about it. Let’s collide first.’
For complex problems like this, a solution will suddenly appear if you gradually remove the things on the outskirts rather than thinking about it seriously.
After getting off the train, we decided to go in front of the dungeon where Cha Jin-hyuk is said to be active these days.
When we arrived in front of ‘Lucracota’s Dungeon’, the lowest level in Class B, we looked around like tourists visiting a historical site.
“Wow… The gate size of the B-class dungeon is enormous.”
Nod-
A gate so large that it reminds me of the entrance to the wolf den in a D-class dungeon.
‘When will I be able to go in here?’
Considering the current growth rate, it will be in the not too distant future.
“You said that man had a bent back, right?”
“Tick, tick, tick.”
Cha Jin-hyuk, despite his normal name, was a disabled man with a bent back that people commonly called a hunchback.
It is said that he had a very severe disability before awakening, but his condition has improved a lot now.
“I heard that Lucrakota Dungeon is short so it can be cleared quickly, so let’s wait a bit.”
Nod-
Since he didn’t know when Cha Jin-hyuk would come out, he ate lunch at a nearby restaurant and then returned.
And he decided to go into the cafe located closest to the dungeon and wait.
It’s definitely a cafe run by the association.
We spent time looking at cell phone maps and studying information about dungeons and monsters in the area.
“The highest graded place in this area is the ‘Kingdom of Tarantara.’ It is said to be the highest grade in B grade… Hmm – this isn’t the highest level dungeon either.”
Yeonhee searched for the appearance of the monster ‘Tarantara’ and frowned.
“Ugh … This guy is really ugly. They say his face is a mixture of a lizard and a spider. Ugh …”
Having her pretty face her scrunched up like that was extremely pleasant to the viewer and made her shoulder blades shake.
A few sweet hours, like a date, had passed.
“Heh… Ilwol, over there.”
Nod-
Only after Yeonhee finished her fourth cup of coffee did she see a man with a hunched back coming out of the gate.
His eyelids were sunken and his forehead was abnormally forward, giving him a naturally shadowy appearance. At first glance, it gave the impression that he had experienced something very bad and was wearing a frown.
Coincidentally, the six members of the group, including him, started coming straight to the cafe where we were. Well, this is the only cafe.
“Uh… What should I do?”
I held Yeonhee’s struggling hand and reassured her not to worry.
First of all, it was a party without a wizard.
‘It is unlikely that the guide has sensory abilities.’
You won’t be able to detect me when I’m in a state of stealth and immovable.
Yeonhee wore her hood pulled down and swept her hair to the side, leaving only her ears her slightly exposed.
-What should I drink?
– Ah, let’s just hit Ahana and go.
After entering the cafe, they found their familiar seats first, and Cha Jin-hyuk started taking orders from his colleagues as soon as they entered.
His colleagues sat on chairs with their legs crossed as if it were natural and called out menus, and Cha Jin-hyuk went to the counter and ordered six menus and even paid the bill.
‘There were a lot of comments saying that Cha Jin-hyuk is a hot guy. It’s worth it.’
Instead of being expressionless like when he came out of the gate, he was smiling heartily as if something good had happened.
It’s been less than a minute since I saw him, but it felt like the perfect catch for anyone.
Cha Jin-hyuk answered the call bell, asked for understanding from his colleagues, and then hurriedly headed to the bathroom.
The hunters were looking at Cha Jin-hyuk’s back after he went up to the bathroom on the second floor. They started speaking one by one.
– Toads have amazing abilities, but honestly…
Toad… I guess Cha Jin-hyuk is called ‘Toad’.
– Kinda, what?
– Hey. This is a statement of opinion, but that toad. Doesn’t it smell a little when you come near it?
-What? Puhahahaha-!
– Hey, honestly, I feel that way too.
– Right? Well, why. You know that smell that comes from baby pooped diapers?
Among the five hunters, three were women.
One of them in particular frowned and waved her hand as if she was still smelling it.
– Oh, as soon as you come out of the gate, shit drips. Really sad. And watch your mouth. I have to take him with me for a while and get rid of him. How did they roast and boil it and take it away?
– Honestly, it’s really fucking comfortable. All you have to do is plop down the people who are on the floor, right?
– I admit that too. It’s comfortable for dogs. Really.
– But, if this is the case, doesn’t that mean we don’t have to eat that? Maybe we should delay it a little.
– Let’s think about it some more. It wasn’t a bad condition.
-Are you sure about that stone? What are the side effects?
-Everyone, shut your mouths. Are you crazy?
-Hmm…
The man who appeared to be the leader turned into an evil, murderous face, and the gangsters covered his mouth.
The keyword he reacted sensitively to was probably.
‘… Rock? No way these bastards.’
I had the urge to focus my senses and see if they had any scent from the Blue Eyes or other evil spirits, but the presence of a guide quietly listened to the stories of his comrades blocked my instincts.
‘I don’t know which of my five senses is superior, but my sense of energy is quite sharp. I’m quite capable.’
Out of the two men, one of them had the energy of a guide, and except for Cha Jin-hyuk, that man was the strongest.
If the density of the light wavelengths I’ve spread now, you won’t be noticed, but if you use your senses with intention, you will definitely notice something strange.
‘Okay. I have memorized the magic circuit.’
Anyway, even though I remember the suspicious ‘dol’ story well, what was said about Cha Jin-hyuk was scandalous.
This may be because Cha Jin-hyuk is not a villain yet.
‘You’re riding the bus like that from Cha Jin-hyuk, but since you can’t win with anything else, you’re criticizing him based on his looks.’
It seems so mean that I just feel annoyed.
As I listened to the stories of Cha Jin-hyuk’s party members, I couldn’t help but smile bitterly. The reason I feel angry is probably because my appearance is ugly.
Their cheap chat continued until Cha Jin-hyuk came out of the bathroom.
(What if I hear it all in the bathroom?)
Yeonhee was anxious, wondering if Cha Jinhyuk might have been gossiping behind her
I reassured him that that would not be the case.
‘Yeonhee… We came to kill that person…’
Contrary to the thought that something was going wrong, the sound of their conversation, still chatting freely, continued to tickle my ears.
– I know it’s comfortable when hunting. But the toad’s eyes should be a bit sinister, right?
– I felt uncomfortable too. Sometimes I feel people peeking at my legs, it’s creepy.
-Okay? I’ll call you up on that later and give you some attention.
– Hey, honestly, it looks like that. What should I do? Just looking at it is sexual harassment. Even an elixir can’t fix that, right?
– Puff sigh-
– Haha, really. That’s harsh.
-That’s terrible. Who started first, pretending to be nice?
“…”
“…”
Yeonhee’s expression was becoming increasingly hard as she listened to their conversation.
I also didn’t bother to ignore my cold heart.
At that time, Cha Jin-hyuk came out of the bathroom and headed to his colleagues’ seats holding a stand with six cups that had just been made.
Then, a woman was seen covering the side of her face with her hand, pretending to cover her nose, and laughing with the woman next to her.
‘…’
There was also someone who blatantly rubbed the cup Cha Jin-hyuk brought with a tissue.
‘Hmm…’
I was more angry with Cha Jin-hyuk than with those people.
‘Why are you planning a party with such idiots? A guy with good skills.’
At that time, Cha Jin-hyuk smiled brightly and spoke for the first time.
Hehe… “Everyone worked hard today as well.”
Cha Jin-hyuk smiled brightly as he shared his coffee with his colleagues.
His voice was very low, and combined with his shadowy appearance, it created a gloomy atmosphere.
“Huh? Eh… Well, Jinhyuk, you worked hard too.”
“Ana- It’s a dungeon I always clear. You’re in trouble. Let’s eat it up and go.”
“No, I mean, it’s not like I woke up for a day or two from the boss fight, but coffee. Coffee.”
“Hehe… Still… We’ve been partying together for a week, so I thought I should at least treat you to a cup of coffee…”
‘… That’s crazy. You’re a hot guy.’
I wonder if I’m the only one feeling feverish, but Yeonhee was holding onto Lime, who was wrapped around her, with a lot of strength.
(Kwiiing- Crumbling…)
A cup of tea with colleagues who worked hard for a week.
Even so, it seemed difficult for Cha Jin-hyuk to fully enjoy it.
I took the time to come, but I had a feeling that there would be a major setback in my plans.
‘I felt strange ever since I heard Yeonhee.’
I looked at Yeonhee again.
Yeonhee’s lips were trembling, as if she was still having a hard time controlling her emotions.
‘Hmm…’
And 10 minutes later.
They really just drank coffee and soon left the cafe.
To be precise, the five of them left somewhere together, leaving only Cha Jin-hyuk behind.
Cha Jin-hyuk collected all the remaining cups and put them away, ordered and received another cup of coffee, and then moved to a corner seat.
“Phew… Today was a thankful day…”
‘…’
Cha Jin-hyuk closed his eyes, put his hands together, and was praying.
It is a Christian way of praying that is now difficult to maintain, but it looked so sacred that I found myself staring at him blankly.
‘Hey, dude. Don’t do that, do something bad quickly!’
If you do that, I will kill you cleanly and leave.
‘Of course, there is no guarantee that you will win 100%.’
In fact, he had no intention of directly confirming that he was doing something bad, but now he had no confidence in persuading Yeonhee without seeing it like that.