Chapter 341 – The Faded Legend’s Tale (1)

Bark [I have a favor to ask.]

Na [Go ahead.]

This was a conversation that took place about a month ago between Ryu Kang-hyuk and Kim Shinwoo.

To be honest, Ryu Kang-hyuk was surprised while they were talking.

He never thought that the crazy guy Kim Shinwoo would utter the word “favor.”

Normally, he would just bark out commands like the usual bastard.

That crazy guy was definitely the Kim Shinwoo that Ryu Kang-hyuk remembered.

How desperate must he have been to even bring up the word ‘favor’?

So, he was somewhat willing to listen.

Of course, that didn’t mean he was just going to agree to anything blindly.

After all, he had already had his share of trouble before.

That bastard urgently calls for help only to ask me to “put out the fire.”

He remembered probably smashing Kim Shinwoo’s bed back then.

But he still turned the fire off in the end.

Except for the fact that it couldn’t be lit again, it was a perfect action.

Anyway, he decided to focus back on his conversation with Kim Shinwoo.

While preparing to refuse if it was an unreasonable demand.

Bark [Can you keep an eye on the people at my house starting April first?]

Na [Sure.]

It wasn’t an unreasonable request.

After all, he had received a lot of help from Kim Shinwoo’s parents.

So much that it was countless.

Kim Shinwoo’s mother brought over new side dishes almost every day.

Not just leftovers, but truly to share and eat together.

Kim Shinwoo’s father would repair electronic devices that could easily rack up repair bills for free.

He even handed over almost unused gaming consoles and electronic devices.

Though, seeing the tears welling up, it probably wasn’t voluntary.

Officially, both of them said they were helping because they were teaching Kim Shinwoo well.

But Ryu Kang-hyuk thought it was an excessive repayment.

So if it was a request like that, he would welcome it.

Once, he had been called a mutant every single day, but at least he knew how to repay favors.

So if they needed the strength of a mutant who thrived on violence, he would help.

That was his resolution.

He had that resolution, but…

“Ha, fck.”

The days had already cleared up, but the night seemed to blow curses and breath away with its different seasonal air.

However, unlike the breath that disappeared into the night air, the message on his mobile phone remained clear.

“Did I just fall for that, bastard?”

Ryu Kang-hyuk couldn’t help but curse again while glancing at his phone.

A sigh slipped out unconsciously at the thought of being deceived.

And before his breath faded away, he quickly typed a message back.

Na [That’s not what we agreed on, bastard. What kind of reptile do you have at home?]

Bark [There’s nothing changed in the request.]

Kim Shinwoo’s bold reply.

Ryu Kang-hyuk felt a surge of anger and paused as he was about to type again.

He couldn’t argue with that logic.

Kim Shinwoo hadn’t merely asked to protect his parents.

He had asked him to protect everyone at home.

This guy seems like he would pull a contract scam later.

But the truth was, he still didn’t want to do it.

Sure, he owed something to Kim Shinwoo’s parents, so naturally, he would help.

But the rest of the people were none of Ryu Kang-hyuk’s business.

It wasn’t his thing, to begin with.

He wasn’t about to help someone he had absolutely no connection with.

Not after facing horrible experiences as a Hunter.

Na [Anyway, I don’t want to. Maybe if it were your parents, I could see it, but asking me to protect strangers?]

Bark [How much would it cost?]

Na [You bastard! Do you think money is going to solve this? You want to really die?]

For a moment, he was reminded of those who once tried to buy him off and spoke a bit sharper.

Moreover, the reasons they tried to buy him were ridiculous.

Just lend some strength to fight between guilds.

What a joke.

Being a mutant dragged into the interests of others was totally out of the question.

He could earn that much money later anyway.

At least if they had said something decent or acted nicely.

But the moment they threw a check at him, they were halfway dead.

Of course, taking the check as compensation was an added bonus.

But once he calmed down his anger.

Ryu Kang-hyuk could ‘somewhat’ understand Kim Shinwoo’s feelings.

“Ha… he must be desperate too, after all.”

Still, this guy Kim Shinwoo was a bit different compared to others.

You could say he was similar in that he wouldn’t give up on anything and was greedy.

But, from what he had seen so far, he wasn’t acting solely for his own gain.

An unpredictable crazy guy whose motives could never be foreseen.

That was why he sometimes conducted bizarre behaviors without any hint.

But there was one thing he could say for sure.

This bastard Kim Shinwoo would do anything for his own people.

Even if it demanded a price in return.

Those reptiles were probably beings that Kim Shinwoo recognized as his comrades.

They were just slightly out of reach for him, so he turned to Ryu Kang-hyuk for help.

But this is a bit much.

Yet they were Kim Shinwoo’s allies, not Ryu Kang-hyuk’s.

Moreover, he couldn’t shake off the feeling that it would become annoying.

As he quickly sent the message to finish the matter, about to turn off his phone.

Na [Anyway, I’m not doing it. I only work when I feel like it.]

– Ding.

Suddenly, a notification sound popped up, indicating something had arrived.

The sender was, of course, Kim Shinwoo.

Na [What is it?]

Bark [Take a look at this.]

It was a video uploaded in the chat with Kim Shinwoo.

Instinctively about to press play, he suddenly remembered that the sender was Kim Shinwoo.

With swirling thoughts of numerous dilemmas.

What if that crazy guy had done something stupid again?

Couldn’t be, right? The crazy bastard asking for a favor wouldn’t act up.

No, he certainly could. After all, it was Kim Shinwoo.

But still, he chose to play the video for now.

If it turned out to be a shitty video.

He could just beat him up later until he couldn’t walk anymore.

It didn’t take long to download, and the video finally played.

Before long, Ryu Kang-hyuk found himself mumbling in sheer amazement.

“Wow, fck*.”

A short runtime just like its small file size.

Even with no sound.

It was that intense of an adult film.

Sure, the woman on screen didn’t compare to Ryu Kang-hyuk’s wife.

But even so, it was a magnificent video worth applauding.

It ranked among the top five he had ever seen.

It pierced through Ryu Kang-hyuk’s preferences precisely.

Seeing Kim Shinwoo’s new talent, Ryu Kang-hyuk offered genuine praise for the first time.

This bastard is definitely a talent prodigy, fck!!!

As he quietly saved the video, he quickly messaged Kim Shinwoo.

He needed to uphold his dignity as a married man, after all.

Na [You crazy bastard! Why are you sending this to a married man? If someone finds out, I’m really screwed!]

Bark [But you liked it, right?]

True.

That was the truth, alchemist.

It was such a perfect hit that he couldn’t even reply.

As he pondered what to say.

Kim Shinwoo sent a message before he could even respond.

Bark [How about a whole hard drive full of carefully selected adult films? What do you think?]

Ryu Kang-hyuk had just said a moment ago.

He wasn’t tied to any money.

He only worked when he felt like it.

And right now, he certainly felt like it.

He wanted to so badly.

Na [Hey.]

Bark [Don’t call me that. It’s annoying.]

Hearing that, Ryu Kang-hyuk’s mind began whirling quickly.

What should he call him?

Onani Master?

No, such a lowly title wouldn’t do him justice.

Amidst the myriad of adult film crossroads.

He had the talent to pick out the best works that intersected with someone’s preferences.

And the moment he realized it.

Three simple words were all it took to express Kim Shinwoo’s talent.

I came. I saw. I liked.

But anything more than that was a luxury.

The more he added, the more pointless modifiers would only ruin that talent.

At that moment, Ryu Kang-hyuk realized.

This was a frightening talent that could select works capable of inducing a hands-off climax.

That intense excitement turned into power that could lead to release; this was true Force.

And the only being capable of handling Force in masturbation is one.

With envy and respect for that talent.

Ryu Kang-hyuk began to type with teary eyes.

Na [Cough! Master-Vader!]

At those words, an anxious response came back from Kim Shinwoo.

Bark […Isn’t that a bit risky copyright-wise?]

It was indeed a valid concern.

But to still have such worries, he had a long way to go as a Hunter.

This was something he should obviously inform him, given his position as a teacher.

Na [It’s a franchise that’s already dead either way.]

Bark [Oh, right. Those bastards who killed The Last Jedi.]

When he mentioned killed, Kim Shinwoo immediately hit the mark with the blame.

Teaching one thing led to him understanding an unnecessary detail as well.

Though he might fall short of a human being, he had enough qualities as a Hunter.

And finally…

The moment April 1st arrived.