S-Class Hunter Heals with Monsters - Chapter 216



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216. A king is someone who protects his subordinates.

Dodaki’s eyes sparkled.

When I drank the sour mana of my assistant, I felt a surge of strength. Unable to control the overflowing strength, I quickly raised the bases of both my arms.

-Whew!

“Yeah. You’re so motivated.”

With this, Dodak’s participation was decided. He smiled and looked back at Baekho.

“What is the 3rd round match?”

“It’s the Chimera Ball Roll. The Chimeras have to roll a two-meter ball across the finish line.”

“Team battle again this time?”

“Yes. Basically, it’s almost all team battles.”

Lee Baek-ho said while looking at the pamphlet.

“Two chimeras roll the ball in pairs. The person on the side just gives directions to the goal.”

The person running together was only to act as a guide to the finish line and was not allowed to exert any effort or interfere with the game.

The main character of the third round match is none other than Chimera.

“Who will go as the guide? If Dodak goes, then it would be a better fit for Boss to go too….”

The group nodded at Baekho Lee’s words.

But the person concerned, Cheon Do-woon, shook his head.

“Choose one of you to be the guide. I want to go and check something separately.”

“Are you sure?”

“Oh. Just now, in the second round, there was an earthquake and a tornado in the stadium. It seemed like that interference spell was applied particularly strongly to our team.”

Due to the nature of the game, the siblings did not notice as they did not move from their seats.

But Cheon Do-woon, who ran around the field trying to disrupt other teams, felt the difference.

“At first, I thought it was just my imagination. Now that I think about it, it seems like it was all a backroom move. I need to go and see who’s messing around.”

“Do you know who the culprit is?”

“I don’t know yet. But I have a clue. I felt a hostile gaze every time I played the game. I wondered what it was, so I buried my mana in that area.”

Cheon Do-woon said while looking at the building across the street.

The 5th floor of the main building of the Awakened Ones’ Association. There was the office of Assemblyman Park Woo-jung.

“I’ll go interview the culprit and come back. You guys take care of the game side.”

Cheon Do-woon looked at Dodak. Dodak, who was watching the situation, had shaking eyes.

-Huh…?

It was expected that Dodaki would naturally go out with Cheon Do-woon.

I never knew that I would act individually like this.

-Huh, huh?

Dodaki gently grabbed Cheon Do-woon’s sleeve.

Assistant. Why aren’t you with me? When I asked that, Cheon Do-woon laughed.

“Don’t worry. Even if our bodies are apart, our hearts will be focused on one place. Even if we each move, we will reach the same place.”

-Huh…? Huh?

“That’s right. My goal is to win this game. I was just trying to have fun and have fun, but it’s not working out.”

I don’t like the idea of ​​someone fixing the results of a match at a gathering where people gather to play.

If we’re going to do that, we should seriously try to win all the events.

Cheon Do-woon lifted the stick.

“Can you do it? Don’t be nervous. This isn’t your first time acting on your own. When you went to the cave area to pick flowers, you did well on your own.”

-Phew, phew…!

That’s right. I jumped into the thornbush all by myself and picked some flowers. I became a proud flower picker.

“That’s right. You were the king of a bunch, and the leader of the pollen expedition. So now you’re going to be the king of the ball rolling.”

The siblings who were watching laughed at Cheon Do-woon’s words.

‘This is really a feast of nonsense.’

The leader of the pollen expedition and the king of ball rolling.

I don’t know what it is, but it’s definitely Cheon Do-woon’s stream of consciousness. He’s just spouting out whatever comes to mind.

But those words touched Dodak’s heart.

-Ugh.

Yes, I am the king and the flower boy. The king of ball rolling, Dodak.

Dodaki looked up at Cheon Do-un.

My helper. The benefactor who saved me. The one to whom I would not mind giving all the fruits I had.

I trust my helper. My helper trusts me.

Then the helper will give you what you want.

-Whew!

Dodak lifted the branch of the World Tree. It was a promise to give the trophy to his assistant.

-Beep!

Sasa also felt Dodaki’s determination and braced himself.

The chimeras that will compete in the third round are Dodaki and Sasa. The role of the guide has not been decided yet.

It’s not decided yet, but if it’s the Coconut Family, whoever goes out will be first place.

“Then I will catch the culprit.”

Cheon Do-woon smiled and left the tent.

* * *

[The third round of the game will begin shortly.]

As the broadcast came on, each team gathered at the playground with their chimeras.

The horseman riding the horse also came out with a proud expression.

The one walking next to me as a guide is none other than Seok Woo-hyuk.

The person chosen in the third round of the draw was Seok Woo-hyuk, a doppelganger.

[Okay, so now we’re going to start the third round… Oh, wait a minute. It looks like there’s been some changes.]

The host tilted his head as he read the card the festival assistant had given him.

I was informed of the change in game rules.

‘Changing the rules just before the game. What’s going on?’

The host took the microphone, looking puzzled. If it was decided from above, then he had no choice but to provide guidance.

[I will give you some guidance. Since there were many injuries in the previous game, the rules will be changed slightly for safety in the third round. First…]

The host said that there were limitations to the chimera’s physique.

There was an outcry here and there when it was announced that only chimeras under 1 meter tall could participate.

“What do you mean, putting a limit on the size of chimeras?”

“Don’t make me laugh! How much do you think I spent renting those chimeras!”

Complaints from participants poured in. The reason for the complaints was, of course, money.

There was no way an ordinary person would raise a chimera at home.

Even among current hunters, there are almost no ones who raise chimeras themselves because it costs a lot of money to manage them.

We only use the Chimera Rental Company when necessary for subjugation.

That means more than 90% of the participants here paid for a day to rent a chimera.

No one was happy that the money was going to fly away.

[Of course, we will compensate you for the rental fee. Also, we will rent any type of chimera you want free of charge from the ‘K&K Chimera Rental Shop’ connected to our association!]

The participants’ eyes widened at the host’s words.

“K&K Chimera Rental Shop? Isn’t that the best place in the chimera industry?”

“That’s right. I heard that it’s so expensive that only high-level hunters use it.”

“You’re lending it to me for free?”

People’s faces became cold.

Anyway, the chimera I brought just now is a rented chimera.

There was no reason to hesitate when it came to using a chimera from a better company.

“But you said you were changing the rules to prevent accidents. If you change to a higher-level chimera, won’t it become more dangerous?”

“The organizers will adjust it. They will probably exclude the chimeras with high lethality and only select those suitable for ball rolling games.”

People’s faces suddenly became curious.

The host continued, not missing the mood.

[Then, I will distribute the prepared catalog. Please choose the chimera with the attribute you want. If you are not subject to the physique restriction, I will also lend you a chimera.]

“Wow, really? It’s huge!”

“It was so expensive that I rented a C-grade one. What a windfall.”

“This is how a spring festival should be!”

The participants who came to play with a light heart accepted the rule change without much thought.

Even teams that were seriously aiming for the championship looked satisfied when they rented a Chimera from a top-tier company.

“We have to pick the best chimera. We’ll win this game.”

Participants laughed as they opened the catalogs handed out by the guides.

* * *

Cheon Do-woon, who was climbing the stairs to find the culprit of match-fixing, stopped and looked out the window.

“Everyone picked the big chimera.”

Participants chose chimeras that were just shy of the body size limit.

The toad and the scorpion standing between them were so small that they could not be seen.

“The only small species that seem to be around are the Dodak and the Sasa.”

Each team stands at the starting line.

In front of them, each team had a different colored ball. It was a large ball that looked like it was about 2 meters long.

[Now all teams have chosen Chimera. Alright, ready…!]

The announcer fired a gun into the sky.

As the gunshot rang out, the people who came out as guides began to give instructions to the Chimera.

“Let’s go! See the finish line over there? Roll the ball all the way there!”

“Push! Roll! Right!”

“If the other chimeras seem to be going first, attack them! Stop them from going!”

The chimeras started rolling the ball.

Of course, it wasn’t easy. Since it was a match involving Chimera, the ball itself was specially made.

[They all look like they’re having a hard time. That ball is specially made and must be quite heavy. The size of the ball itself is 2 meters! Inside, there’s a mixture of lead and magnets of different shapes and weights!]

“magnet?”

“You should have told me that in advance!”

“Somehow, when I get close to the opposing team’s ball, the direction changes randomly!”

Plus, the center of gravity gets distorted by the rattling magnets and lead pieces inside.

Even when I rolled it forward, the direction changed randomly.

The ball rolled wildly. The chimeras were confused and ran around in confusion.

Cheon Do-woon looked at the scene and then looked at the starting line.

‘The dodak doesn’t start.’

Still exploring? Dodaki and Sasa were still standing in front of the starting line.

Seok Woo-hyeok shouted from the side that they should start, but Dodak ignored him.

Dodak saw the stadium turned into a battlefield.

If we leave now, we’ll get caught between them and the ball will roll in the wrong direction.

-Whew!

An operation is needed. Horsemen, check the condition of the ground.

Dodaki said. The sage, sensing Dodaki’s intention, circled around the ball.

-Ouch, oh yeah!

Also check the weight of the ball. At Dodak’s words, Sasa tapped the ball with his head.

Dodak also stretched out his arm and felt for the ball.

As I pushed hard, a rattling sound came from inside the ball.

There are heavy pieces inside. They are all different shapes and sizes. If you push them with force, they will roll in the wrong direction.

The evidence of this was the first set of chimeras colliding with each other and struggling.

Dodak shook the ball back and forth, spreading the pieces inside evenly and aligning the center of gravity as much as possible.

‘What are you trying to do?’

Cheon Do-woon looked out the window with an interested expression.

Seok Woo-hyuk, who had been shouting for them to leave quickly, also closed his mouth and watched Dodak.

-Ugh.

That’s it. The weight is level.

Dodaki nodded his head while looking at the sergeant. The sergeant, who had been waiting for the signal, glared.

-Beep!

At the king’s command, the judge kicked the ball into the sky.

The current Sasa is small. However, its true form is a 3-meter-tall large monster that grew through the white swamp.

When the compressed force was applied to the ball, the ball rose with a thud.

-Beep… Medicine!

The shooter started running in the direction the ball was kicked.

Using his small body, he slipped between the chimeras’ legs.

The chick’s legs often jumped. As the squirrel ran, grass flew everywhere, creating a path.

[That, that’s…! The Coconut Family Team! They kicked the ball in one go! No, wait! More importantly, the Chimera! Oh my! I didn’t know because they were covered by the other Chimeras, but they’re participating as a small Chimera! It’s hard to believe that they come from such a small body!]

The host’s excited voice rang out.

[The ball flies towards the finish line! Wow! Incredible power and precise control! Will the Coconut Family defend their throne in this game too?]

“No, stop it!”

“Drop that ball!”

Participants shouted from the surrounding area.

At that command, one of the chimeras breathed fire. It collided with the ball and caused an explosion.

The specially designed ball was fine, but its trajectory was off course and it landed in a different direction than the finish line.

“All right! Let’s attack that chimera while we’re at it!”

The AA team shouted with their eyes blazing. The serpentine chimera they had brought swung its tail.

Snake VS Snake.

Although the current Sasa appears to be an oval-shaped object, it was originally a snake. This was a fight that could not be won.

-Beep!

The Sasa opened his mouth. Electricity burst out from his small mouth.

However, the chimeras loaned here are also selected veterans.

The young sage’s direct attack was not effective.

The chimera swung its tail, dodging the lightning strike. The tail split into three and swung like a whip.

-Beep, beep…?

It was an attack with too many irregularities for a baby less than a year old to avoid.

It can’t be avoided. It can’t be stopped. So there’s only one way.

He protects even the king riding on his back.

-Beep…!

The sage twisted his body. The snake’s tail, swung like a whip, deflected the sage’s tail and struck the sage.

The round body flew away. The mask was torn and the Sasa and Dodak were separated.

-Whew!

The dodak bounced in the air and landed after doing a somersault.

Even though the mask was torn, Dodak’s face was still not revealed.

The bottom was torn, so it looked like the cloth was turned inside out.

It was as if a child had pulled the blanket over him to play ghost.

-Beep, beep…!

The arrow bounced in the opposite direction and rolled on the ground without landing.

I tried to stand up somehow, but my feet gave out.

Thud. The sasa collapsed.

Actually, there was no pain. The Sasa that evolved in the White Swamp is not the Sasa of the past.

But the mind is still that of a young monster less than a year old.

The shock of being hit by the snake’s tail left the Sasa unable to stand up.

Ah, I’ve come this far. Sensing this, the sage looked at Dodak.

-Beep…!

O king, leave me and go. The judge’s eyes said so.

Dodaki didn’t answer. He looked at Sasa with a stern face and then slowly turned around.

There was an AA team there that had made Sasa like this. Dodak looked at them and took a step forward.

-Ugh.

A king does not abandon his subordinates. That is the true path of one who has become a king.

Dodak also took a step with the other foot.

-Ugh, uhh.

A king is someone who protects his subordinates. If he has an injured subordinate, he carries him away even if it means carrying him on his back.

That is the belief of Dodak, who has lived as a leader for 60 years.

Dodaki took out a branch of the World Tree from his waistband. He held it like a sword and aimed it at the AA team.

“What the heck? You want to try something small? That guy got blown away in one go.”

“Do you think we can defeat our chimera?”

The AA team, who had become very proud, raised their heads and spoke. The other teams also surrounded Dodak.

The idea is to step on a team that is a strong contender for the championship.

“Oh, my. Dodak is angry.”

Cheon Do-woon clicked his tongue as he watched the scene outside the window.

Just a moment ago, he felt his mana, which he had doped, swirling inside Dodak.

The branches of the World Tree began to glow, resonating with its power.

The power that comes out when reacting to Cheondoun’s mana is basically destructive.

-Huh, huh!

The power of destruction surged from Dodaki’s staff.