GM Ch29

The inventory, which could be said to be a hunter’s warehouse, had one fatal weakness. Only complete items, magic stones, and by-products from the dungeon could be stored. Anything made normally outside the dungeon did not go into the inventory.

In the early days of the cataclysm, hunters had to enter the dungeon carrying food, water, and other essential supplies in large bags. When food and water ran out, a hunter would escape the dungeon and announce that supplies were needed, and the awaiting hunters would then enter with food. There had been several instances in foreign countries where hunters during raids had been wiped out because they didn’t get the necessary supplies in time.

Then it became known that magic tools made by crafting hunters from magic stones and dungeon by-products were included in their inventory. Potions made from dungeon byproducts, both the contents and the bottles, were hailed as the greatest invention of the hunter’s life.

Next was the completely sealable magic box. If you put food and water in the magic box and closed the lid, you could put it in your inventory.

Until Minjun was transported to the other world, magic boxes were in short supply and were quite expensive magic tools. Unlike potions that disappear when consumed, magic boxes were not consumables, so their prices had now dropped significantly. Of course, even if that were the case, that did not mean a beginner hunter who got his license a few days ago would be able to buy them willy-nilly.

It was true that welfare was good.

Minjun remembered Soohyuk boasting that there was no place with better conditions than the June Guild. This was indeed something he could boast about.

“You can put food and water in one box and the rest in another box. You must bring your own change of clothes, towels, and necessities. Hmm… Other than that, you have to take care of everything else you need. Most of the food provided by the guild is portable and doesn’t need to be cooked. If you want something else, take it with you. The environment in the grassland dungeon is good so you can afford to cook, but most people don’t bother. I just bring snacks. I’ll take everything this time, so all you have to do is bring a change of clothes.”

While Soohyuk was giving a long explanation, Choi Yohan took out the supplies in his inventory and showed him various things. The emergency kit contained medical items such as bandages and disinfectant, and the survival kit contained a dagger, a folding shovel, a small axe, a canteen, and various fire-starting tools. They were all made from dungeon by-products, so they went into the inventory.

“This is a new starter package. Existing hunters only receive potions. If you have excess, you can sell it, but if you don’t have enough, you have to buy it with your own money. Since it’s the grassland dungeon this time, you’ll need more potions. Now, here.”

Soohyuk took out a lot of potions from his inventory. There were more than ten high-grade potions.

“Thank you.”

Minjun bowed and accepted without refusal. The more potions there were, the better.

“Guild leader. Please give Hunter Kim Minjun some defense items first.”

“Ah, yes.”

When Choi Yohan prompted from the side, Soohyuk took out an item. It was a thin ring with a black jewel embedded in it. Minjun, who became wary of the ring, gave Soohyuk a questioning glance.

Soohyuk seemed to understand what that meant and burst into laughter.

“It’s okay. Take it.”

Minjun carefully accepted the ring and appraised the item before putting it on his finger. He could only use the insight skill if the item was in contact with his body.

The ring was a legendary item. The skill Lucky Protection provided an invincible defense for 5 minutes, creating a shield that nullified all attacks.

Minjun looked up at Soohyuk with surprised eyes. Items that provided invincible defense were truly valuable. He was almost curious as to how he got this.

“This should help in the grassland dungeon.”

“Yes. But, isn’t this too expensive? How can I repay you?”

When he came to my senses, he had realistic concerns. Legendary items were inherently expensive, and since they came with an invincible defense skill, even his salary couldn’t cover them.

“It’s okay. I’m forcing you into an A-class dungeon, it’s the least I can do. If I make a mistake, they will criticize me like crazy for pushing a C-class person into a dangerous place. And I bought this with my own money, so there’s no problem.”

“Isn’t that too much of a privilege?”

“Call it a privilege then. You can just say that you are the fifth cousin of my second aunt’s father-in-law’s uncle’s nephew.”

“That’s practically strangers.”

“Then it’s a noble level of nepotism. It’s okay.”

Minjun was stunned by the absurd solution. Choi Yohan, who was quietly listening to the conversation next to him, added loudly and cleared his throat as if he was holding back laughter.

“It’s the guild leader’s personal money, so there’s no problem.”

“See. Team leader 1 says the same thing.”

Soohyuk exclaimed triumphantly and put the ring on Minjun’s hand with finality, and then took out a long spear from his inventory. Even at a glance, The spear had the shine of a dungeon item, and it didn’t look out of the ordinary at first glance.

“The guild usually lends weapons or looks into purchasing them. I’ll give you the one I used before. Since you’re a beginner, a spear would be better. Here.”

Minjun, who unexpectedly received the spear, used the insight skill again to check the information on his item.

This time it was also Legendary level. He thought about what a Legendary item with over 25% of its durability left would do, but then he stopped.

“There are no skill options, but it will be useful. It doesn’t have much durability left, so just use it.”

“Alright.”

Knowing that refusing wouldn’t work, Minjun also put the spear in his inventory. Next to the spear was a leather jacket and belt. This was an artifact made by a crafter hunter. Both had defense as an option.

“It’s best to be safe.”

“Right.”

This time, Minjun did not refuse. Minjun’s defense power, who had unintentionally been wearing a lot of items that were difficult to obtain, was increased by 50%.

“Pack your clothes, underwear, and socks. Throw in a couple of extra pairs of shoes, too. Eat dinner and be outside the dorm at 6:30, and I’ll give you a lift.”

“Thank you, guild leader.”

Minjun simply expressed his gratitude. Even though he was a new hunter, the fact that the guild leader personally took care of him was a privilege that went beyond consideration. No matter how much he pretended it was nepotism.

“We should buy a car first. Do you have a driver’s license?”

“No.”

Before he went to the other world, he had a driver’s license. He’d heard that it would be helpful to have a driver’s license when getting a job, so he got a first class before graduating from high school. But now he was a newborn chick who didn’t know how to do anything.

“First, get a license. And for your first car, definitely buy something big and spacious. The best one.”

“Yes.”

Minjun, who remembered that Soohyuk’s favorite car model was a large SUV, smiled and nodded. As he said, it was best to have a large and spacious car.

“I’ll buy you a sports car.”

“Sports car?”

Minjun couldn’t understand why Soohyuk would suddenly buy him a sports car. When he looked up, Soohyuk smiled and said.

“Why? We’ve recruited a valuable talent, but we need to at least give them a car.”

“It’s okay. I don’t like sports cars.”

“Really? Then what do you like?”

“An off-roader.”

“Off-roader? Oh, I see what you mean. You like that? Why?”

“It’s cool.”

Soohyuk gave him a pretty weird look, but Minjoon was confident. Everyone’s tastes were different, after all.

“Sure. An off-roader it is then.”

After getting his driver’s license, Minjun parted with Soohyuk and returned to the dormitory. He was used to packing his bags for dungeon raids. He also packed the clothes, socks, underwear, towel, and sneakers he had prepared.

Finally, he left his will in the drawer of his bedside table. Although it was an A-class dungeon raid, it wasn’t too dangerous as he was well prepared. Nevertheless, life was unpredictable, and Minjun always prepared for the worst.

His will as a raid team hunter had already been submitted to the guild, so this was his way of saying goodbye to those who remembered him, though he didn’t know if they would believe his story or think he was lying.

“I will be back.”

Minjun greeted the will and left the dormitory.

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The gate that served as the entrance to the grassland dungeon in Haengcheon-dong, Seoul, like other fixed-repeat gates, was located inside a standard windowless defense facility with a red exterior wall.

Since ordinary people could not pass through the gate, there was no need for separate defense. However, to prevent unauthorized hunters from sneaking into the dungeon and to prevent monsters coming out of the dungeon, most guilds built defense facilities by covering the gates.

Minjun arrived at the grassland dungeon in Soohyuk’s car. The security guard guarding the building recognised Soohyuk’s face and unlocked the gate.

When he entered the brightly lit room, half of Team 1’s hunters were already waiting. Unlike a little while ago, when they were wearing casual clothes, the attire of Team 1 hunters was varied. There were all-black techwear, sportswear, and jeans.

“The chick is here.”

Shin Yongjae was the first to approach with a smile.

“Hello.”

“Oh, a black bear skin jacket. Good defence. It’s also the guild leader’s preference.”

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