I Stole the Number One Ranker’s Soul - Chapter 22

Episode 022

〈With this, there has already been the seventh explosion of dungeon creation in Korea. There are concerns that dungeons are being created too frequently compared to the land area.〉 〈Yes

. It certainly shows that trend statistically. However, because the number is relatively small compared to the United States, China, and Japan, there is some public opinion that regrets the disappearance of this dungeon.〉 〈Where is the public opinion?〉 〈Let’s look at an interview with a

hunter who

requested anonymity.〉

Next, the face . The interview with a man who created a mosaic began.

I bought a strategy item at a high price from the market, but it was a waste of money because the dungeon disappeared.

And after grumbling for a while, the interview ended.

“Aren’t you crazy?”

In contrast to my excitement and swearing, Seo Ji-han looked calm.

– I’ve seen so many people like that that I’m not even impressed.

“eww. really.”

While fed up, the news interviewed a few more hunters and then returned to the studio.

〈As you can see, public criticism is boiling over due to this attitude of hunters. What do you think about this?〉 〈

Certainly, in this era of great sacrifice, actions that pursue self-interest are morally reprehensible.〉 〈

Isn’t that right? 〉

〈But you have to think about other parts as well.〉

〈What part are you talking about?〉

〈The more dungeons a country has, the easier it is to supply magic stones and dungeon-conquering items.〉

The studio was engulfed in silence for a moment.

When I looked at the left side of the screen, I saw a sign saying it was live.

The contestants seemed very nervous because if they made one mistake in speaking, the viewer bulletin board would explode.

〈I think that statement may be a bit misleading. I think an additional explanation is necessary.〉

When the anchor stepped forward to resolve the situation, the performer who had first mentioned the ‘state-owned dungeon’ answered as if he had been waiting.

< yes. If you think about the first explosion of dungeon creation in Korea, it will be easier to understand. At that time, none of the domestic hunters had experience in dungeons, and it was difficult to find escape stones for sale, so we paid foreign currency to newly awakened hunters, purchased items with foreign currency at the market, and were able to carry out rescue operations with the support of overseas hunters. .〉 〈That’s right. It was a truly great tragedy.〉 The performers nodded with sad faces. < That's right. And the situation was similar during the second dungeon explosion. Although the situation has improved a bit, it was difficult to respond quickly because the Korean currency item market in the Hunter Market was still small.〉 〈That's right. At that time, there were no guilds like there are now, hunters all worked individually, and there were many hunters who lived with their identities hidden.〉 〈Isn’t the concealment of the identities of awakened people still a serious social problem ? Anyway, I understand your point. As the number of dungeons increases and the Korean hunter market grows, doesn't it become easier to deal with dungeon explosions that occur in the future? 〈That's right.〉 〈In that sense, I brought you some new news . He is a person who is being talked about secretly within the hunter industry these days. Everyone, the level of Evitanis....〉 Before a new topic started, my phone vibrated violently. The caller is... conductor? "hello?" It was a call from someone I was happy to hear, so I quickly answered it and heard a familiar voice on the other end of the phone. - Mr. Moa? Is it okay to talk? "yes! “It’s home.” -Are you feeling okay? There were already scabs forming on the scratches. The shallow wounds had already healed and even the scabs had fallen off. The wounds were so minor that no healing potion was needed, but the conductor seemed to be concerned about them. "sure. I'm doing well. “Are you okay, conductor?” -Thanks to you, I’m fine. I hadn't seen him since I saw him at the hospital, so I contacted him to see how he was doing. “Oh, that’s right. "The company..." - That's right. I heard that Mr. Moa requested to resign from the company. Is that correct? "You said you would resign from the company that day." - That's right. That's right. I didn't know he meant it. But for a moment, the conductor's small laugh came out. - Actually, I wanted to contact you earlier, but I had a lot of work to do personally. And I was busy organizing my surroundings. By any chance, today. What's your schedule? Schedule? There wasn't a specific schedule. I'm still looking for a house to move to, but it's not urgent. “I just want to stay home.” -Really? If it’s okay, how about we meet for a little tea? Assistant Manager Kim, no, Kim Soo-hyun will come too. “Okay, I’ll go! What time and where can I go?” -I'll drive the car and pick up Soo-hyeon and go to Moa's neighborhood. You haven't moved, right? “Yes, I still live there.” -Then, see you later. After I hung up the phone, Seo Ji-han glanced at me and then stared at the TV again. While on the phone, the discussion had moved on to a new topic. < The boss of the new dungeon was conquered by Seo Ji-han, right? 〉 〈That should be considered so. It has been confirmed that the current ranking No. 1 Seo Ji-han's strategy score has increased significantly. Take a look at yesterday's ranking board of Hunter Market. Here is Seo Ji-han's score before the explosion of dungeon creation. And this is This is Seo Ji-han's current strategy score. As you can see, it has increased significantly, right?〉 〈 If you don't catch a boss level, you won't get this level of score.〉 〈 Did he attack it alone? He is, after all, outstanding among combat-type hunters.〉 〈 A witness among the survivors said so. Among the hunters who wanted a new dungeon, public opinion of criticism toward Seo Ji-han was also created. Let's look at the related interview.〉 The interview was played again, and Seo Ji-han watched it with a dry face . He looks a little bored, but also looks like he's disdainful. “Hey, Seo Ji-han. I'm trying to take a shower.” Since I woke up in the morning and washed my face, I was rolling around in my room, so my hair was a little oily, so I think I should wash it before I leave. It's the conductor I haven't seen in a while, so I can't meet him in a dirty state. - Are you going to put it in your inventory? “That's right, right? ” While staying with him, when I needed some personal time, I would put Seo Ji-han in my inventory for a while. It is said that when I put it in my inventory, Seo Ji-han would exist in a completely white space in a conscious state. It might be okay for a moment, but it would be a bit awkward to be alone like that for a long time. Perhaps because of his anxiety, he was very reluctant to put the soul stone in his inventory. - If you're going to wash it, just wash it. Don't look at it. “I don't think you'll look at it, but it's still inconvenient.” Seo Ji-han closed his mouth. He looked very displeased. But what can I do? If I put it in, it will go in. When I picked up the soul stone that was placed next to me, he hesitated and then made a new suggestion. - How about putting it in the corner of the room? I took the soul stone and said, Since I can't move far away, I won't be able to reach the space you're in anyway. I'll just watch TV. It seemed like a good idea. I measured it here and there and placed the soul stone in the corner of the room in the diagonal corner furthest from the bathroom. The house is so small that I made sure to have enough distance. It’s not easy to do. “Then I’ll take a shower.” When I said that as I entered the bathroom, Seo Ji-han just nodded. His eyes were still fixed on the TV. I really should hurry up and move. I've been looking for a house for several days, but it wasn't as easy as I thought. First of all, there was a tax problem. For a young person like me , When a person purchases a large amount of money, the source of funds must be investigated. If it is an inheritance, inheritance tax must be levied. Although this system existed before, the system was further strengthened to prevent the underground economy of the hunter market from concealing the fact of the awakened person's awakening. . Of course, once you reveal the fact that you have awakened, there is no need to reveal the source of funds. Of course, it will be the Hunter Market. Well, there was a time when people asked for a market nickname to reveal transaction details in the Hunter Market, and because of that, domestic hunters were flocking to overseas. After the withdrawal incident, the anonymity of the market was guaranteed. Anyway, when this issue came out, giving money to my mother also ran into difficulties. If my mother uses the money I gave her and ends up revealing the source of the funds, I naturally have to reveal the source of the funds. Because I did it. As I am hiding my identity as an awakened person, there is no way to explain the source of the funds. Since I did not win the lottery, there is no way there is a record of receiving the lottery winnings. One way is to pay rent instead of buying a house, but this is also possible. It's hard to find a house you like. In fact, the biggest reason is that you haven't decided on the area you want to move to. If you're going to quit your job and not go to work anyway, wouldn't it be better to go to Geoje Island where your mom lives and stay with her ? I feel like I don't want to leave Seoul. Most of my personal relationships, including friends and acquaintances I've made since starting my social life, are in Seoul. As I came out after washing up in a lost state, home shopping was playing on TV. . Seo Ji-han is staring with a fascinated look at the show host demonstrating a blender. “Is it fun?” - No. Really? He looks like he’s having a lot of fun. “I’m going out. Will you go with me?” Instead of answering, Seo Ji-han stood up. Anyway, if I walked with the soul stone in my pocket, it would automatically follow me, so there was no need to walk, but whenever I went out, he would walk next to me. He put earphones in his ears to camouflage his self-talk and wore a ring . I took the trash with me to throw away on the way out. After getting ready, I came out and the cold air seeped through my dry hair. As I shivered from the cold, Seo Ji-han clicked his tongue and took off his ghost coat and shyly put it back on. No, he was a ghost so it was cold. I don't know why I always wear a coat whenever I go out. I hurried into a cafe near my house and ordered hot chocolate, cheesecake, and a cold Americano. Since I have a lot of money, I can afford three menus per person.