-Anonymous Holy See: Ranked 1st!!!”
-Anonymous Holy See: This is it!”
-Anonymous Holy See: Triple S awakened in the first awakening??? This is insane…”
-Anonymous Holy See: Astel walking around with Arondite gave me genuine goosebumps.”
-Anonymous Holy See: Do you remember when Astel plunged Arondite into the spider boss? It sent shivers down my spine.”
-Anonymous Holy See: You have to pay the subscription fee to watch something like this.
[System: Anonymous Holy See have sponsored 300,000 points]
[System: Anonymous Holy See have sponsored Intermediate Healing Potions]
[System: Anonymous Holy See have sponsored a voucher for Jean Blanc’s Royal Dessert Hall Cake]
[Acquired items can be checked in the storage]
“Oh my! Thank you for the 300,000 point sponsorship! I appreciate the potions and the cake voucher. It feels like I’ve received them before; is it a common occurrence? Anyway, I’ll put them to good use! Puiing puiing, gyemi gyemi, a little smile! Receiving the love bullets…”
I froze, reacting instinctively as if it was etched into my soul.
The hunters’ astonished gazes were directed at me.
‘My…. Shit’
After having reacted so much in my previous life, now it has reached a point where reactions automatically burst out regardless of the time and place.
As if questioning what had happened, I looked around at the hunters with a steel plate covering my face.
The number of hunters, which had exceeded three hundred, was decreasing. Only at the second gate.
“What do you want to say?”
“Hmm!”
Kael, who had been observing my reaction with a bewildered expression, coughed and turned his head.
Was I that embarrassing? A faint blush had spread to the tips of his ears.
“You were here just a moment ago… Now you’re not visible.”
“You weren’t on the rankings. Are you truly a hunter?”
“Based on the information I obtained, it’s true. That’s why I can’t understand it. I heard that if your inherent abilities are high, your hunter level should also be high… I don’t know what happened.”
“Did His Highness possess excellent abilities before awakening as a hunter?”
“Didn’t you know? His Highness is one of the Empire’s few Swordmasters. He received the title at a young age.”
“….”
If that’s true, even if he hadn’t fully mastered his powers, he should have been ranked within the top 10.
He should be stronger than Alex. But the fact that he’s not on the rankings means…
“I can’t understand what he’s thinking.”
“What did you say?”
“Oh, it’s nothing. Please wait a moment; I have something to say.”
I extended my hand towards the nearby Elemental Mage.
She, with her striking large watery eyes, flinched and hunched her shoulders as if frightened.
“Why are you, wh-why are you reaching out your hand…?”
“Can you purify them?”
“With my power, I can’t purify all these people….”
“I understand. Just do it for me.”
“Uh….”
While everyone else’s bodily fluids were in disarray, emitting a noxious odor, I alone became clean.
It was an incredibly self-centered act, but there was no one there to reprimand me.
After all, I am the Mad Lady, Astel.
“Alright, then… Wundi, I need you.”
A blue droplet formed at the tip of her finger and seeped into the edge of my dress.
Soon, the clinging and dripping bodily fluids gradually disappeared, and my hair fluttered as if it had just been combed.
Looking immaculate, I turned towards the hunters.
“Listen carefully. You must have realized it today. How insignificant your own powers are.”
With my words, the hunters stirred restlessly.
“When did you see it to make such rude remarks?”
“Even if it’s the truth, isn’t it impolite to pretend you don’t know the painful reality?”
“As expected of the Mad Lady, you seem to lack basic manners.”
As I raised my hand, the disgruntled hunters fell into silence.
“His Majesty had promised to elevate the status of hunters to that of nobility. So, you must have harbored grand dreams. Finally, you thought, ‘I can witness a rise in social status, live a prosperous life.’ But today’s events must have made you realize the harsh reality that your circumstances haven’t significantly changed.”
“……”
“With skills that are unable to effectively handle even a single monster, you are rendered powerless. Even if the gates were to open, it would not be your turn.”
“……”
“It is undeniably unfair, isn’t it? We believed that becoming hunters would bring us good fortune. However, the wealthy remain wealthy, and the poor continue to lead insignificant lives.”
“Why are you saying all this?”
“Are you disregarding us just because you hold the top rank?”
“I don’t want to hear it!”
“Nevertheless, listen.”
The atmosphere among the hunters turned fierce, akin to a pack of wild dogs.
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“But things change when we form parties. We can complement each other’s weaknesses. Depending on our levels, the likelihood of exclusion from gate conquests will decrease. Alone, it may seem impossible, but joining a party opens up more opportunities.”
“What’s the point of weak hunters gathering together? Who will grant us opportunities?”
“I will provide you with those opportunities.”
I deliberately paused and smiled leisurely.
The hunters leaned in, afraid of missing a single word. Their demeanor was entirely different from before, when they had to force themselves to listen.
“I will establish a guild, exclusively for hunters. Upon joining the guild, you will also be assigned to a party.”
“Is it mandatory?”
“It is not obligatory. It is acceptable for hunters with similar mindsets to form parties. Those who are confident can carry out activities alone as long as their skills are guaranteed.”
Hunter Guild.
It presented the best means of earning money while monitoring the hunters.
‘I will personally wield control over Invasion.’
With my enticing proposal, the hunters gradually approached me.
“We will assign parties based on the level of the gate. You will also receive resources. However, there are two things guild members must adhere to.”
I raised my fingers one by one.
“First, there is a monthly fee of 10,000 points that you must pay. Second, all nuclei obtained from the gates must be returned to the guild.”
Paying 10,000 points per month shouldn’t be too burdensome.
The mention of returning nuclei triggered a sensitive reaction from the hunters.
“Aren’t core the most important? You want us to give them up?”
“Yes, all of them without exception. If anyone is caught embezzling for personal gain, they will be expelled. However, other items are your own possessions.”
“Um, are there any important items other than nuclei?”
“Of course. I will inform you about them.”
“Wait a minute! Are you saying that we should only take insignificant items or monster scraps? And we have to pay points for that?”
“You will receive the reward money from the gate conquests instead.”
“R-Reward money?”
“Yes, actual money.”
“And who will provide us with that money?”
“I will.”
“……!”
“I guarantee that the reward money will be at least in the hundreds. If you sell the items obtained from the gates, the profits will be much greater. Isn’t it worth investing 120,000 points per year?”
If someone else had made this proposal, it would have been met with scoffs and dismissive remarks.
But I am Astel Luteous.
An existence that is more suited to be the guild master than anyone else.
Moreover, considering the immense wealth of the Luteous family, it would be foolish to listen to empty and meaningless words.
Honestly, it was a plan that no one else could execute.
Among the hesitant hunters, someone bravely raised their hand.
“Will you accept us even with a low rank?”
“Even if our combat power is weak?”
“What about hunters like me who can only summon low-level spirits?”
“I haven’t managed to kill a single monster today! Will you still accept me?”
“Let me reiterate, any hunter can join.”
A resolute response. The hunters erupted in cheers.
“Then I’ll join!”
“Count me in too!”
“Where should we go?”
“It might take some time. Please wait.”
As I neared the end of my speech, the excited hunters buzzed around.
Someone approached me, their tone noticeably more polite.
“Lady Guildmaster, are you leaving?”
“Yes.”
“Should we disband as well?”
“Why are you asking me that? Decide for yourselves.”
With my composed demeanor, the hunters withdrew, feeling disheartened.
Just as I was about to turn away, I discreetly glanced at Kael.
In response to my significant gaze, Kael tilted his head slightly.
“…Do you have something to say to me?”
“Have you found the spell formula for the barrier magic?”
“Ah…”
Kael lowered his gaze and let out a soft sigh. Then, he wore a bitter smile.
To be honest, I’ve made several attempts, but all of them failed. Later, I discovered that the shop items were monopolized by those who claimed them first.”
“Are you upset because I didn’t inform you in advance?”
“Not at all. Lady Guildmaster, you don’t have any obligation to inform me.”
“Do you understand now? That’s why I have no other choice but to form a contract with you.”
“How could I refuse someone who will soon become the representative of the Hunter Guild, a powerful force like no other?”
“A representative? Not yet. This is just the beginning.”
“You are modest. Some people already consider you their master, Lady Guildmaster.”
“I have to work hard for that. So, please fulfill your duties as the Archmage as well.”
Kael let out a soft chuckle.
“So, you’re telling me to come to you. Understood. I will visit you soon.”
My heart skipped a beat at Kael’s smile, which I saw for the first time.
