The Blue Starlight Chimera inhabits densely jungled areas and dislikes water, hence it doesn’t usually descend to lower elevations.
Although this area was also a jungle, it was near a river.
‘How did it end up here?’
When guild members showed little concern for Mo-Gyeon’s absence and intended to proceed with the expedition, Seok-Hyeon decided to track Mo-Gyeon’s footsteps alone.
However, he couldn’t find any trace of Mo-Gyeon in the jungle.
So he wondered if Mo-Gyeon might have been swept away by the river down the cliff, but even down here, Mo-Gyeon was nowhere to be found.
‘Could it be…’
Seok-Hyeon looked at the Chimera lying on the ground, paralyzed by poison.
Mo-Gyeon had said he saw a black shadow before the chase. If Mo-Gyeon mistook this monster for hunter Chae Dong-Hwa and chased it, and if they both fell off the cliff during the fight…
And if Mo-Gyeon had turned into a puppy and faced this Chimera again…
“Seol Mo-Gyeon… Are you there?”
Seok-Hyeon cautiously observed the Chimera’s belly. Mo-Gyeon, as a puppy, would be no match for it.
If Seok-Hyeon’s assumption was correct, Mo-Gyeon would have been devoured by the Chimera. A chilling premonition ran down his spine.
“No way… it can’t be… Damn it, Seol Mo-Gyeon, don’t play around.”
Despite thinking it impossible, Seok-Hyeon drew his dagger and cut open the Chimera’s belly. If Mo-Gyeon had been eaten, he wanted to find the remains.
Fortunately, the Chimera’s stomach was empty. Seok-Hyeon was somewhat relieved.
‘Where could he be then…’
Afterwards, Seok-Hyeon wandered aimlessly through the dungeon. Initially, he thought finding Mo-Gyeon would be quick.
Mo-Gyeon was known for loud and noticeable battles, and Seok-Hyeon hadn’t anticipated any serious trouble.
When Seok-Hyeon first met Mo-Gyeon, he sensed potential. He believed he might not become a king himself, but he could be a kingmaker.
He first encountered Mo-Gyeon while working as a mercenary for a guild. At that time, Mo-Gyeon was a newbie, having awakened only three months prior, while Seok-Hyeon, an early awakener, was a third-year hunter.
“Argh!”
“Everyone run!”
A smooth raid turned into a near-total defeat when the boss monster went berserk. When monsters go berserk, their combat power multiplies by at least ten, turning it into an SS-grade threat.
“Hey, newbie! Come here quick! Do you want to die?!”
While everyone was fleeing, one person stood his ground.
“Why? It’s just getting interesting.”
That person was Seol Mo-Gyeon.
Ultimately, though it was a close call, Mo-Gyeon defeated the monster. It was impressive for a newbie to halt a boss monster’s rampage, but more astonishing was his lack of awareness of danger, treating it as a mere fun challenge.
Mo-Gyeon was bold and unafraid of battles. Seok-Hyeon enticed him to form a guild, believing that with proper guidance, they could conquer the Korean peninsula.
He awakened Mo-Gyeon’s seriousness in hunter affairs and supported his shortcomings.
As a result, Hwarang, the guild they founded, ranked third in the national guild rankings within three years, inching closer to their dream.
Mo-Gyeon couldn’t have met such an empty end.
‘What’s that?’
As dusk approached, a red light appeared in the distance.
Approaching closer, a blue light glowed between the trees.
‘A light bulb…?’
Narrowing his eyes for a better look, he saw a sign.
Passing the enigmatic sign, something suddenly appeared.
“Wow! A new hunter! Welcome! Master, we have a guest!”
“Aaah!”
What appeared before him was a large bear. A familiar monster.
‘Why didn’t the system alert pop up when Dol-Doli appeared? And why is it so small?’
Briefly suspecting it might be a different creature, Seok-Hyeon quickly realized that the heart-shaped nose and pink ribbon undeniably belonged to the Blue Starlight Teddy Bear.
But the bear speaking human language was unexpected.
“What the heck!”
Seok-Hyeon drew his bow, readying for combat. The bear, seemingly terrified, began to back away.
“Wait, calm down, Hunter. I’m a captured monster.”
“What’s that supposed to mean? Why are you here?”
“Teddy! It’s dangerous, don’t go out alone.”
Amidst the standoff, a voice called out from a distance – a woman’s voice.
“Oh? A real guest. Welcome.”
A person was present – a small woman, half the size of the bear.
“This is a camping site and a shelter. No attacks are allowed. Please disarm.”
“A shelter…?”
[Shelter Limit: UnlimitedOwner: Yoo Bom (F)]
Seok-Hyeon’s system confirmed it was indeed a shelter. So, the bear wasn’t a threat. But something seemed off.
‘Unlimited shelter time? And an owner? Is the system malfunctioning?’
Shelters don’t have owners. Confused, Seok-Hyeon rechecked, but the system showed the same.
“If you wish to stay at the campsite, you’ll need to rent a tent. We have various buff items available. Would you like to rest for a day?”
The woman spoke kindly, but Seok-Hyeon was baffled.
‘A campsite in a dungeon? That’s ridiculous. Besides, shelters are public areas.’
When scheming men desperately battle for her favor in the male harem
This one’s also on my reread list! The rivalry, scheming between the men in the imperial harem are just as intense and thrilling as in classic palace drama novels, where concubines fight to the death. Give it a read, girls! I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Synopsis:
“I am not worthy of her… but I still want to be by her side, even if only as a loyal dog…”
Those were the painful whispers of Yue Guanyi – the proud Crown Prince of the Great Qi, who was torn between deep love and a guilty conscience. Despite holding the supreme power of the Imperial Guard, he still could not forget the dark past when he was sold into a brothel.
Fate played a cruel twist when Qiu Shuzhi – a young female official who had just passed the imperial examinations with top honors – stepped into his life. She did not know that she was the one who had saved him from a tragic fate many years ago. And now, her heart was the target of pursuit for both Yue Guanyi and the powerful Empress Dowager Qin Qing.
While Yue Guanyi only dared to silently care for and protect the one he loved from afar, the Empress Dowager Qin Qing openly expressed his feelings and did not hesitate to take advantage of his power to approach Qiu Shuzhi. The covert struggle between the two most powerful forces in the imperial court began…
Trigger warning: All men in this novel are yandere style.
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