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    • by Cristae — 430 The Mist of Mont Saint-Michel (3) February, 2037. France, Mont Saint-Michel Dungeon—“the Library.” Before the first floor was cleared and the book-filled second and third floors were discovered, it wasn’t called a library. There was Noah Michel’s account of the lower floors, but at the time, it was the unverifiable testimony of a child. Because of its indoor nature, immense size, and the grand, elaborate decorations, it was first called the Castle. Mont Saint-Michel’s castle.…
    • by Cristae — 357 Molting (4) My father taught me nearly everything he knew. How to move my body, how to use my head. How to become a passable Hunter and clear dungeons, how to think strategically to become a decent Hunter. ...And so on. He didn’t just teach me how to become a Hunter. He taught me the things a parent should teach a child, the things a father should pass on to his son. He taught me, truly, everything necessary to live. Of course, that didn’t mean my father could prepare me for…
    • by Cristae — 421 Bugs in the Ashes (1) I never wanted to become a hunter. The reason was simple. I hated physical labor. Well, it’s hard to find a job that doesn’t involve some physical effort. Even my own major required me to grind myself down. All-nighter shoots were routine, and every shoot meant hauling a mountain of gear. Beautiful films aren’t made without a price…. But the work of a hunter felt fundamentally different. That’s not to belittle hunters—or any other profession. I…
    • by Cristae — 345 A Blessing Upon You (4) “But even if it’s an automaton, it doesn’t make sense.” “It’s magic, isn’t it?” “Magic isn’t omnipotent!” Saying that while using magic… Still, I understood what Kim Chaemin was getting at. The automatons of Noah Michel I’d seen were, at best, devices that executed programmed commands precisely. They didn’t become Henry Lehmann. What do you even call that? What Kim Chaemin fought was undoubtedly Henry Lehmann. I’d never met the man…
    • by Cristae — 482 Territorial Dispute (4) Sandra Gamble was not an educator. She was well aware of that fact herself, and not once had she ever wanted to teach anyone. Once, a fellow university student had said something to her. She couldn’t remember exactly when, but it was probably after she’d asked a question about a sticking point in an assignment. “You, too, can’t escape the fate of a genius.” “What? Are you insulting me right now?” “It’s not an insult.” She’d gone to the…
    • by Cristae — 389 Inside (1) “You know,” Alex Hope spoke up, slowly, as she checked her raincoat once more. “It’s true the school was suffocating. Not that I’m trying to complain, but do you know how hard it is to avoid the kids’ eyes?” She’d already complained plenty, so I had no idea what she was getting at. “There’s nothing fun to do, either!” “What are you trying to say?” “I mean, I did ask how long I’d have to keep hiding because I was bored! But still!” Hope…
    • by Cristae — Chapter 163 Teaming Up with Money to Visit Gold Cavern City Qi Yu: ??? He looked at the regional channel and saw that, surprisingly, many people were echoing Roach’s words. I really think you Blue Star people are quite strange. He instinctively felt that, at this point, no matter how he tried to explain or refute anything, it would be meaningless. Forget it. Next time he had the chance to meet that “I Am the Master of My Fate,” he’d just kill him. Then these Blue Star people would…
    • by Cristae — 262 Tati (1) Petals of an unknown white flower fluttered down onto the mud. The petals, as round as eggs, curled inward. The pristine white flower, untouched by even a speck of mud, resembled a lotus, yet I was certain it was unlike any flower found on Earth. And that made sense, for this was a dungeon. A dungeon. And that flower did not bloom on water like a lotus. It had simply fallen from above. Slowly, I lifted my head. I saw the monster, breathing heavily, clutching a wound on its…
    • by Cristae — 458 Frustrating (1) —Be careful. With those words, Gamble ended the call. It was an ordinary enough phrase, yet a strange unease lingered in my chest. Compared to the others, Gamble was on the quiet side… Actually, that’s unfair to Gamble. It’s the people around him who are excessively bizarre. Gamble, by comparison, is normal. But even so, I hadn’t seen him this subdued since Alex Hope’s funeral. I stared at my phone, unsettled. A document had arrived from Gamble, confirming that…
    • by Cristae — Qiu Youqing had replenished his fluids, but the other children were still staring hopefully; Shen Dongming, too, had yet to drink a drop.Fortunately, the AI staff provided for the start-up shop were quite reliable—they maintained perfect smiles, hands moving so fast the cups blurred in the air.Soon, everyone had a glass of .They gulped the iced lemon water down with abandon, then collapsed in satisfaction all around Waterdrop Village, sprawled in every direction.“So refreshing…” one student cried…
    • by Cristae — 520 To Remain a Magician (4) “Ahahaha!” Kim Chae-min let out a hearty laugh. It was the happiest I’d ever seen him since I’d met him. Aside from laughing louder than usual, he didn’t seem hurt at all, and really, there’s nothing wrong with laughing, is there? I swear, I wanted to welcome Kim Chae-min back with no reservations. But when I saw the dead fish-eye floating behind him like a balloon, I couldn’t help but feel a little wary. …Why on earth is that thing…
    • by Cristae — 425 Field Trip (1) What is the most difficult part of conquering a dungeon? To answer that, I first need to explain what exactly counts as “conquering” a dungeon—where that definition begins. Well… unless you’re a Hunter, there’s no need to know its history. Actually, if you are a Hunter, you have even less reason to care. What matters to a Hunter is whether they can enter the dungeon, and whether they can clear it. Why bother learning knowledge that’s of no use in an actual…
    • by Cristae — 410 Layer Upon Layer of Mountains (3) I’d thought Han Taekyung would just head straight out through the gate. Still, it wasn’t so strange. Han Taekyung hadn’t seen that eel monster. The attack from the pterosaur had taken him completely by surprise. Once he knew what he was up against, with his skills, breaking through wouldn’t be difficult. So maybe he was more worried about the rest of us, stuck with a cute hunter who’d never faced a flying monster before. Or maybe he had a reason to…
    • by Cristae — 399 The Path of Learning (4) Over seventy percent of South Korea’s land is mountainous. As a result, most residential areas are built along or upon mountains. The apartment provided by Hong Seok-yeong was no exception. The entrance to the apartment complex was a fairly steep uphill road. It wasn’t exactly hard to climb, but it was certainly a hassle. I clearly remembered complaining to my father about that hill back when we lived here together, begging to move somewhere else. Not long after my…
    • by Cristae — The conquest of the amusement park world signified more than just the benefits the park itself brought.Most importantly, Alice was willing to surrender the valuable method for forging second-tier gemstones.That evening, Alice handed the booklet to Si Zhiyan. He skimmed it briefly, then passed it straight to the craftsmen, hoping to increase the production of second-tier gemstones.The farm’s craftsmen burned the midnight oil, passionately studying the genius notes as they discussed and experimented…
    • by Cristae — 419 Preparation for the Raid (4) In modern society, a magician is indispensable for dungeon raids. This was true twenty years ago, and it will be true twenty years from now. Thanks to the development of runes and mana pens, the status of magicians isn’t what it used to be. Still, most hunters look for a magician when entering a dungeon—especially for the highest-level dungeons. Why? Because magicians work miracles. They can find the core’s location in a dungeon they’ve never…
    • by Cristae — 543 (Hunter Academy Side Story 10) Additional Personnel_2 The policy regarding Mont Saint-Michel was reaffirmed once again. Nothing had changed. Hong Seok-young made it clear, yet again, that he would not yield on this issue. Everyone knew about the existence of the bomb called Mont Saint-Michel… No, the whole world knew it was a bomb. But only a handful of people knew that bomb could become a catastrophe beyond imagination. The anxiety was the same for all. But as the guild members…
    • by Cristae — 423 Ashes’ Vermin (3) Do not grow complacent. Words left by a certain human—perhaps once a guardian of humanity—for their past self. He was someone who, for all his legendary reputation, often spoke nonsense and played more than his share of pranks, but experience never lied. His advice—if it could be called advice—was universal. Well, it was the sort of thing anyone could easily say, and no one could deny its truth. Unfortunately, it applied just as well to those who were not…
    • by Cristae — 403 Admission Review (1) “Uwaaaah!!!!” A scream rang out, echoing through the air. Kiru-ruk. The monster, reacting to that merciless cry, lifted its head high. Its rough hide, the beak concealing sharp teeth. The crimson crest atop its crown trembled this way and that each time it turned its head. The instant it pinpointed the source of the sound, its wings spread wide. “I—I’m sorry! Please, spare me!!” “For god’s sake, just shut your mouth!!!” Gritting my…
    • by Cristae — The sky began to flicker and, within minutes, the south gate teleportation coordinates of the farm arrived at . The silent street appeared before everyone once again. This time, the coordinates were chosen manually, positioned slightly farther out on a deserted road, so that no one would open their eyes to a scene of stark black-and-white horror. Dusk was near. Worried about Bian Xu’s state, Si Zhiyan announced the details of the teleportation, setting the portal to officially open at eight…
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