Otherworld Constellation Gallery Chapter 7

Otherworld Constellation Gallery

Chapter 7

I walked toward the ghoul without a moment’s hesitation. The ghoul in front of me swung a dagger toward my head. A predictable movement. I stepped aside while swinging the frying pan widely.

BANG! BANG! BANG!

If I need to land three hits, I’ll do it quickly and decisively. The ghoul tumbled over. My hand tingled, but it wasn’t an unpleasant sensation. Rather, it felt like I was getting used to it.

[Ghoul (Low-Level) Kill Reward: 10 Gold Acquired]

Oh, it appeared! It showed up! The reward appeared! But I’m still not sure if it’s random or not. Of course, based on community posts, there’s a high probability that guns are the issue.

‘But I don’t know if guns don’t give rewards at all, while other methods might or might not.’

I should confirm this for sure while the monster level is low.

BANG! BANG! BANG!

[Ghoul (Low-Level) Kill Reward: 10 Gold Acquired]

That’s right. This is it.

“Next.”

Without a moment to catch my breath, more of them approached. Three, no, four of them.

“Ha… there’s really a lot. Even better.”

I gripped the frying pan firmly. The first one came running with its mouth wide open. Rather than dodging, I calmly aimed for its head.

BANG! BANG! BANG!

The second one stabbed its dagger toward my side.

‘No time to dodge…’

I had forgotten something because I’d lost my fear. The fact that my physical abilities hadn’t improved just because I gained a passive skill that made me calm.

THWACK!

There was a sound of the ghoul’s dagger hitting something.

“…Ah.”

It was thanks to the bulletproof vest.

“I survived. You’re dead.”

With a sense of relief, I firmly gripped the frying pan and struck the back of its head.

BANG! BANG! BANG!

Immediately the third and fourth. Swinging the frying pan, dodging daggers, then smashing down the frying pan again. Repeat. This keeps working. As expected, it’s not as difficult as I thought.

“UNGH!”

It was painful every time a dagger cut through my skin, but I wasn’t afraid. I already knew in my head that this was manageable.

BANG! BANG! BANG!

And so time passed, and monster corpses piled up.

[Ghoul (Low-Level) Kill Reward: 10 Gold Acquired] [Ghoul (Low-Level) Kill Reward: 10 Gold Acquired]

. .

[Ghoul (Low-Level) Kill Reward: 10 Gold Acquired]

There’s only one uncomfortable feeling I have right now. My arm is a bit sore. But seeing the accumulating gold makes me smile.

[Title: Isn’t First Hunter a Psychopath?] This crazy guy is giggling while killing ghouls…

ㄴIt’s probably because of Constellation’s Spirit 

ㄴIt’s because of Constellation’s Spirit, for sure. Tons of people lose their humanity because of that skill.

ㄴI told you it wasn’t a cheat. Why didn’t you believe me?

ㄴLiterally because he’s a constellation mentally, so killing ghouls is nothing to him.

ㄴDidn’t I tell you? He’ll die suddenly at this rate.

ㄴIf he doesn’t level up quickly, he’ll die while showing off

[Title: Fuck You Idiots, First Hunter is a God] He’s beating the shit out of those ghouls.

ㄴTrue Looks like he’s planning to make a ghoul garden. 

ㄴWow he’s really killing all those by himself.

ㄴFuck… Please make a contract first… The divine power loss is too much. How much divine power is that?

ㄴIt’s fine since they’re early-game mobs.

ㄴEven so, it’s a waste to miss opportunities to build divinity. The constellation will return the accumulated divinity.

ㄴThat’s not true. Many bastards just take the divinity and abandon you. Especially those who contract with gun-wielding incarnations.

How many more did I take down? Suddenly, it was quiet around me.

“Is it over?”

Catching my breath, I looked down at the frying pan. It gleamed with blood and brain matter. If I were my original self, I would have been trembling horribly, but now I don’t feel any trembling at all.

More importantly, the gold. While killing with the frying pan, I got rewards for every single one without fail.

[Remaining Gold: 10,030G]

How many did I kill? Seems like far more than I expected. I’ve got more remaining than before I spent any gold.

‘As expected, the frying pan was the right answer.’

But I also got many wounds on my body. I recalled the attack that the bulletproof vest had blocked.

‘Hmm… I’m not invincible, but I keep forgetting that.’

If I drink a low-grade potion after finishing the hunt, this method isn’t very efficient. If I kill 30 ghouls worth 10 gold each, then drink a low-grade potion worth 300 gold? It means I’m not earning any gold, so it’s the same as just doing physical labor.

‘Looking at it now, gold is the most important.’

You can get things that aren’t easily obtainable. Even unnatural items like potions. Which means… I should secure as many things as possible without using gold.

‘The point is to save when you can save.’

There were convenience stores in 1999 too, but from my three months of living here, they weren’t common. So where should I go? I quickly considered my options while looking around. The closest place I could go right now—a supermarket? A mart? The school store?

‘A supermarket would be the most reasonable.’

Hoping the supermarket hadn’t been looted, I started walking. The streets were deserted. Where did everyone hide? Or perhaps, they died. As I walked down the street, I checked the Constellation Gallery.

[Title: First Hunter Really Not Making a Contract?] Didn’t he feel anything after killing ghouls like that? Please just make a contract.

ㄴLooks like he has a mental illness.

ㄴI’m telling you he’s just a ruthless bastard.

ㄴLook at him killing over 60 by himself .

ㄴThis is how scary Constellation’s Spirit is.

[Title: Breaking News) First Hunter is Moving] Where is he going instead of the shop? Don’t tell me he’s getting supplies himself If that’s the case, he’s really the GOAT.

ㄴHe spent gold without hesitation before, but now he’s saving it.

ㄴGhouls drop 10 gold each, he’s not going to spend it so freely .

ㄴThen what was that before.

ㄴSeriously, what was that before? It’s weird .

ㄴHe tried buying a gun but realized it was garbage that couldn’t get rewards, so he immediately changed course, idiots.

ㄴThe fact that he realized you only break even with rewards is already crazy so accept a contract, damn it!!!!!!!

[Title: But Who’s Following First Hunter?] Is there a second assassination attempt?

ㄴIt’s a woman.

ㄴWill they do it? It’s an apocalypse, so they should, right? Please.

ㄴFor real Looking forward to some action.

ㄴShe’s following him but gets caught and gets stabbed repeatedly.

ㄴUgh, you vulgar lunatics, share the video code!

……Someone’s following me? I kept walking naturally despite knowing the truth. But my hand instinctively gripped the gun tightly. The cold feeling of the revolver handle.

I continue walking slowly and naturally. Then after passing another block. Just as I turn the corner.

WHIP!

I turned my body and aimed the gun.

“……!”

The follower stopped with a surprised face. It was a woman. The moment our eyes met, she quickly raised her hands.

“Don’t, don’t shoot!”

The world was in chaos, but her clothes were relatively clean. She wore a bright short-sleeved T-shirt with an old backpack over her shoulder. However, sweat had soaked through her armpits, probably from tension, and her face looked thoroughly exhausted.

[Title: Haha Look at Those Armpit Sweats Bring the Rice] So I can mix it with those armpit juices

ᄂOne bowl of pit-sweat rice, please

ㄴNice, Bartender., Today’s armpit sweat a bit intoxicating? 

ㄴIdiots.

ㄴYou’re probably zooming in too.

ㄴJust one bite, my lady.

[Title: Wow But First Hunter is  Amazing] Sensing someone’s presence is beyond human level?

ㄴNormally people only notice being followed in dramas.  

ㄴThere are almost no people like that in reality.

ㄴSo what? He’s not accepting contracts.

ㄴArgh… I’m seriously considering sponsoring him 

ㄴJust a little bit, go ahead.

ㄴJust go big and send a divine revelation.

I kept the gun aimed at her as I asked.

“Why did you follow me?”

The woman answered while gasping for breath.

“I saw you.” 

“Saw what?” 

“The monsters… how you dealt with them without hesitation. I want to live too. Please…”

I stared at her silently. It’s not easy to trust. 

 “You could just stay holed up at home. Why stick with me? Are you trying to kill me and take my stuff?”

She shook her head vigorously, seemingly flustered.

“N-no! M-my house is gone….” 

“……Not that you don’t have one, but it’s gone?” 

“……I have nothing to say if you don’t believe me, but…”

She bit her lip and continued.

“…A plane crashed into my house.”

My eyebrows went up.

“What?” 

“It’s true… This morning… Suddenly…”

This Morning. I had seen a passenger plane crash.

‘Her house was destroyed by that?’

It’s a possible story. But.

‘She could also be making this up after seeing the same thing.’

I didn’t lower my gun.

“Don’t bullshit me. I don’t have the luxury to help someone else in times like these, so survive on your own.”

The woman bit her lip hard. Her eyes reddened.

“Don’t cry. Before I kill you. Right now, I don’t even have anything to eat, and having a person who might stab me in the back next to me would only stress me out.”

I spoke firmly. To survive, this is the right way.

[Title: Haha First Hunter is Really a Crazy Bastard] You have a woman in front of you and you resist? You resist? In this situation, you resist? You’re resisting? Are you impotent?

ㄴLooks like he’s being careful not to get betrayed again. 

ㄴNot a sucker at least, so tempting.

ㄴSeriously, please accept the contract.

ㄴEven the way he talks is like a total alpha male Sending contract now. He turned off notifications.

ㄴWho cares?

[Title: But Why Did That Woman Follow Him?] Shouldn’t she normally judge that a man who giggles while killing ghouls is more dangerous? She could be raped at any moment and she’s not an incarnation either, so why is she doing this? I really don’t understand

ㄴShe has no home, idiots.

ㄴSo what if she has no home?, fuck.

ㄴYou have to cling to someone even if it means offering your body to survive .

ㄴ So you’re saying she’s a non-virgin by ideology? Ewwwww.

ㄴWomen are naturally attracted to bad men .

ㄴA lunatic who kills monsters with a smile is a bad man? 

ㄴBut he’s really not an incarnation.

ㄴSeems like a woman whose judgment is impaired due to the situation.

I looked at the gallery and then back at the woman.

‘Not an incarnation, huh?’

Then there’s a good chance she’s not really after my neck… but who knows when she might suddenly change. 

But for now, I decided.

“Please… please let me live.” 

“Who’s killing you?” 

“You just said you’d kill me if I cried…” 

“…I’ll let you live. But there’s a condition.” 

“A condition…?” 

“Yes. There’s something you need to do for me.”

[LOL LET’S GOOO] [25]

[Step aside, I got something I wanna make her do LOL] [106]

[It’s that, right? It’s that? It’s THAT??] [78]

[We’re low on food, so how about producing some breast milk~] [824]

[Ugh, just accept a damn contract already, you bastard First Hunter] [18]