▶ Chapter 44. A Feeling (2)
Han Yonghwan spoke almost as if he were scolding me.
Han Junggeun nodded and added,
“You are even helping me level up. Naturally, HunterAnham should receive the boxes.”
“My brothers are right!”
Han Dongju strongly agreed.
In the end,
I accepted all the boxes.
The three brothers were truly doing their best for me.
I want to do more for them too. Please let something good come out of these boxes!
I poured an enormous amount of divine power into every box Han Dongju opened.
After carefully opening all of them,
Nothing special came from the boxes Han Dongju separately purchased through the guild.
The same was true for most of the Rank 7 boxes we had earned.
But the Rank 8 boxes were different.
Not a single dud!
A 30-carat rough diamond.
Seven New Teeth Replacement Tickets.
Five 2.0 Vision Recovery Tickets.
Five Rank 8 Boss Mana Stones.
Three 30-Slot Inventory Expansion Tickets.
One Divine Power Stat +5 Ticket.
A Pet Stealth Item.
And,
“A Hidden Power Item Upgrade Ticket?”
I wanted to check it immediately.
But I planned to examine it at home, so I placed it in my inventory.
“Wow, wow, wooooow!!! Every single one is amazing!!! Especially this!”
Han Dongju’s eyes shone brighter than ever.
“This 2.0 Vision Recovery Ticket works even on blind people!”
It was shaped like a ticket.
The effect activated when it was torn.
When hunters awakened, their eyesight automatically became 2.0.
That meant this item was only useful for ordinary people.
“This is amazing too!”
Han Dongju pointed at the New Teeth Replacement Ticket.
According to the description on the back,
“It replaces every single tooth with a new one? Ordinary people can use it too. Rich people suffering from damaged teeth are going to fight each other to buy these!”
“I’m going to use one myself.”
Unfortunately, awakening as a hunter did not improve the condition of your teeth.
At least they did not get worse afterward.
Thankfully, even if a hunter lost or broke a tooth during battle, strong healing could restore it.
But that “restored” state meant the condition their teeth had been in at the moment they awakened.
In other words,
if someone awakened while suffering from uncomfortable dental implants, they would remain in that condition for the rest of their life.
I had two resin fillings too.
I should replace everything while I have the chance!
I was genuinely happy.
“Ah, does anyone here have bad teeth?”
Han Yonghwan and Han Junggeun simultaneously shot cold looks at Han Dongju.
“W, why are you looking at me like that? I only have three implants!”
“Tell the truth. Three implants and five resin fillings.”
Silently,
I pushed one New Teeth Replacement Ticket toward Han Dongju.
“I’m fine!”
“You don’t look fine. A hunter’s teeth remain in the condition they were in at awakening, right? You awakened at seventeen? Three implants at that age....”
“....”
“I will pay you the average auction price.”
Han Yonghwan spoke.
I shook my head.
“No.”
“But.”
I pretended not to hear him.
“There are five left.... Let’s put only three up for auction. Could you donate the other two? Choose two people in difficult financial situations and give them the tickets for free.”
“Yes. We can do that.”
“Ah, let’s donate two of the 2.0 Vision Recovery Tickets too. We’ll put the remaining three up for auction.”
“Yes. That is a good idea.”
“You take this, Hunter Han Yonghwan.”
I pointed at the Divine Power Stat +5 Ticket.
“My Divine Power can’t increase any further, and it’s useful for a healer.”
“Thank you, but I would like to pay for it.”
I ignored that too and handed the Pet Stealth Item to Han Junggeun.
“I got one of these before, so Twelve already uses it. Give this to Seven. He’ll know how to use it himself.”
“I would also like to pay for it.”
“This is my sincerity. Are all of you going to ignore my sincerity?”
“Of course not. But we feel too guilty accepting so much....”
I shook my head.
“You don’t have to. You’re the people helping me achieve my luxurious retirement life.”
“....”
The three brothers looked touched for a moment, then their expressions became slightly strange.
Han Dongju especially stuck out his lower lip.
I kind of want to take back what I gave him....
Anyway.
“These 30-Slot Inventory Expansion Tickets should sell for a lot too. There are plenty of hunters who don’t have enough inventory space.”
“Yes, probably. Do you also plan to auction the diamond and mana stones?”
“No. I’ll keep them.”
The moment I placed the five Rank 8 Boss Mana Stones into my inventory,
[As stated in the previous notification, 1 Rank 8 Boss Mana Stone will automatically be collected.]
Text appeared in front of me.
One mana stone disappeared from my inventory.
My sixty million won....
It hurt.
But it was still fine.
Becoming closer with Mundal was worth it.
And,
I’m rich now! Rich in cash and diamonds!
A 30-carat diamond was around the size of the first section of my index finger.
Because it was still rough, it did not sparkle beautifully yet.
Still,
it was mesmerizing...!
I placed the 30-carat diamond on my palm and stared at it as if hypnotized.
“....I can’t see her expression, but I somehow feel like she’s drooling, ow! Second Brother, why did you hit me?”
“Do not slander HunterAnham.”
“How is that slander?!”
Honestly,
I really was drooling.
I tried to pretend I was not, but secretly wiped the corner of my mouth.
Han Dongju noticed immediately and snickered.
I glared at him because he was annoying.
Then he said,
“I know someone who’s unbelievably skilled at cutting gemstones. Want me to ask them to work on it?”
“Yes!”
“But what do you want made? A necklace? Bracelet? Tiara?”
“Hmm, I don’t know.”
“That person has an amazing artistic sense too. Why don’t we show them the rough stone and ask for their opinion?”
“Yes. Sounds good.”
“Then give it to me for now.”
“Yes.”
“....Give it to me.”
“Yes.”
“....”
It took me a very long time to actually hand it over.
Sob, I don’t want to separate from you.... Diamond, I’ll see you again soon!!!
I almost cried.
Anyway,
that day’s box-opening ceremony was a huge success!
Afterward, we shared the food prepared on the ritual table.
Everything tasted good.
Han Dongju even brought out homemade sujeonggwa.
After drinking the delicious cinnamon punch with pine nuts floating on top, I spoke.
