The Artist Who Paints Dungeon - Chapter 140



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Episode 140

Most hunters with high name recognition had managers.

Yoo Seong-un said.

“Well, you could think of her as a kind of secretary.”

“Do I need a secretary like that when I don’t even go out much?”

“Of course, secretaries help organize busy schedules….”

There were other missions as well.

“The most important job is managing the inside and outside of a particular person.”

Especially Korean hunters, who have a strong image as celebrities, often hire managers.

“Korea has a strong aspiration for hunters, and as a result, the consumption of images of hunters is smooth. How the hunter is perceived by the public is also an important factor.”

“Wasn’t the hunter’s job simply to catch monsters or criminals?”

“You could say that they’re like a military man and a celebrity. Even so, most hunters aren’t government employees, but if you look at the characteristics of the two professions, they’re somewhat similar.”

Yoo Seong-un, who had moved to the parking lot, invited Geo to get on.

“Get in your comfortable seats, I’ll drive.”

“Then can I sit next to you?”

“Of course. It would be convenient to have a conversation.”

Yoo Seong-un, who was in the car, continued the topic.

“So the reason I recommend having a manager is….”

Druk.

The engine started with the sound of rolling marbles.

“You don’t really know how the world works these days.”

“That is correct.”

“If you’re going to use the identity of ‘Sergio Hunter,’ it might be a good idea to have an assistant by your side.”

“Help.”

“It’s like a guide that tells you how to deal with things as a hunter.”

In fact, there were many hunters who hired managers in that context.

“Depending on what their major is, a hunter’s job duties can vary greatly, but the basic thing to keep in mind is what kind of image they want to portray to the public.”

“I would like to hear an example of Mr. Yoo Seong-un’s situation.”

“I decided from the beginning that I would not consume images. I have a stronger sense of self as a gardener than as a hunter, and more than anything, I have worked as a research team leader for the association… so it is ambiguous to step forward as a public figure.”

“Is it because there is a risk that important information will leak out?”

“There are things like that, and I don’t have the energy to spend on image management. If I have time to stand in front of the public and give them hope and laughter, it would be more reasonable to secure a little more time… .”

Yoo Seong-un is a capable hunter, a veteran gardener, a former research team leader for the association, and now a curator of the Bisabul collection and collection shop. If he were to take care of all of that, even five bodies would not be enough.

All the meteors’ eyes were fine, but for some reason they looked dull.

“I need a break too.”

“Oh, if you ever need a sweet treat, just let me know.”

“Rather than a snack… please invite me over one more time.”

“My friend, Yoo Seong-un, is welcome to visit anytime.”

“Thank you, I think I’ll really sleep well there.”

There is a minor downside to the threat of racial mutation, but don’t you feel it just by looking at the examples of Chaara and Joohyun? Geo’s cabin was optimized for humans to rest and recover.

‘That would only apply to people Geo likes.’

Yoo Seong-un immediately laughed it off.

“Anyway, I’m so busy that I don’t want to worry about my image. There are plenty of underground, unofficial hunters who don’t want to appear in front of the public for various reasons. There are even more of them among collectors who take the form of business companies.”

“Shouldn’t I remain as an unofficial hunter?”

“I’m also an A-class hunter like you, and I have various activities, but I’ve been working under a confidentiality clause since the beginning. However, since you’re already quite well-known, it’ll be hard. For some reason, there seem to be a lot of people who remember you.”

“I don’t have confidence that I can maintain my career as a celebrity. I will go downhill due to the controversy over my character.”

“I… I understand how you feel. If it’s too burdensome, you can try to avoid showing yourself as much as possible. People might think it’s a mysterious strategy, but if you keep hiding like this, you’ll eventually be forgotten.”

The Awakened continue to appear, and even more of them become Hunters. In a situation where the number of Hunters who want public recognition is increasing exponentially, if they remain quiet, they will eventually be forgotten.

“But if you continue to work as Sergio Hunter, it will be difficult to completely avoid people’s eyes.”

“If we don’t come forward officially, isn’t it not a problem?”

“People have a bad instinct to dig deeper when their curiosity is piqued.”

“Am I a being that arouses public curiosity?”

“He seems to have enough star power, but he doesn’t appear in the press or in any media.”

What should I say?

“It’s kind of like… a hidden picture game? That’s what it feels like.”

Because Geo is a portrait, he likened it to a ‘hidden picture game’, but it wasn’t exactly wrong.

“And that is similar to the characteristics of the ‘Black Cloak’ known to the world.”

“So you’re saying that there’s a chance that people will realize that I and the Black Cloak are the same person?”

“So, it’s a good idea to show the image you want to portray before anyone comes forward to investigate your identity.”

A handsome, star-like hunter who never shows up in front of the public.

Although there were not many people who remembered him yet, there was no uproar, but the few people who did remember him were still searching for the whereabouts of ‘Sergio Hunter’.

“If there are more people like that, it’ll be quite a problem. The paparazzi will follow you.”

“Would that be the case even though I’m not officially active?”

“If something like the last ‘Temple of the Deep Sea’ happens, will you just stay hidden?”

“Well, I’ll just quietly help people behind the scenes.”

“If you act like that, people will have no choice but to keep remembering you.”

Hunters who quietly performed good deeds and acts of mercy without revealing themselves to the public were especially popular.

“To be honest, ‘Sergio the Hunter’ has so many things that people will love.”

It was difficult to forget easily.

“That’s why I’m saying that it would be good to strike first before the idiots who try to find out the truth come out. If you reveal the personal information and image of ‘Sergio Hunter’ first, people who have satisfied their curiosity won’t bother to look into your personal information. It would be best if you completely separate the images of ‘Sergio Hunter’ and ‘Black Cloak’.”

“Will there be people investigating me even though the question has been resolved?”

“Those kinds of people are everywhere, even me. In my case, because I used to be a member of an association, information control is very good. So, since you are not managed by the government or the association, it seems like there is even more room for digging.”

Yoo Seong-un laughed innocently.

“Well, that’s only if you want to continue using your identity as ‘Sergio Hunter’….”

“I don’t fully understand my role yet, but I’m satisfied with where I am now.”

“Then it would definitely be a good idea to manage your image a bit. Even the monsters living in the mountains come down to the houses when they have nothing to eat.”

“Are you a monster?”

“Yeah, when you’re hungry and there’s nothing to fill you with, it’s natural to poke at the poor. That’s what I meant. Throw me some bait.”

“Then I will try to at least manage my image.”

Blond Geo asked with a faint smile.

“Should I hire a manager too?”

“We’ll think hard about that part….”

Yoo Seong-un smiled awkwardly.

“You can recommend the person you like first.”

After all that talk, the most important thing was that ‘Portrait of Geo’ would not be offended. If possible, Yoo Seong-un hoped that this gentlemanly source would not hate humans even for a single moment.

“It’s not urgent, so you can think about it slowly.”

“okay.”

“And to explain further… .”

“I am listening.”

“What a manager does is not just managing your image.”

“As you said earlier, I will act as a guide.”

“Yes, a guide. And an assistant.”

Yoo Seong-un nodded.

“Most hunters are at a loss at first, unless they learn from their parents who are hunters. They want to become famous and appear in the media, but they don’t know how to do it.”

“I understand.”

“What should a hunter do? Where and what activities should they do to become more famous? Where can they make friends with other hunters? Help with the hunters’ social lives.”

“That certainly seems like something I need.”

Geo looked as if he was very impressed.

“I’m worried about how I should live as a citizen of the Republic of Korea, let alone as a hunter.”

“Well, there is a limit to how much I can continuously teach you… ”

Yoo Seo-woon smiled in vain.

“I’m sorry I’m a busy person.”

“No, I think it’s rather admirable.”

“That’s really… kind of you.”

It was also a burdensome thing to say.

‘It’s called respect, but it’s closer to expectation, but even that is burdensome.’

Yoo Seong-un coughed and continued speaking.

“You often have difficulties when using modern civilization.”

“What Mr. Yoo Seong-un said is correct.”

“I think it would be good to find a manager who can help you in that regard.”

Geo would often demand payment in kind, such as jewels, or appear in public places barefoot, and would often have questions about human culture because he did not understand it.

“Of course, there aren’t any major problems right now, but wouldn’t it be good for you to learn a little bit about this and that?”

“Yes, I was worried that I should go to school and learn the knowledge necessary for daily life.”

“School? Well, I see. But I guess it’s not very noticeable that you’re going to school at your age….”

Perhaps Geo thought that way because ‘school is a place where people learn wisdom related to daily life and social life.’ However, even so, Geo could not be admitted to school.

“Then, I think it would be good to have someone who is quite versatile as your manager.”

“I would like someone who doesn’t fear me even though they know I’m a black cloak.”

“… I’m not afraid of you, so yes, I’ll look for you diligently.”

Ah, Yoo Seong-un let out an exclamation and asked.

“Have you ever had contact with other gods?”

“I communicate with my father often.”

“That… is not the previous god, but a completely separate god.”

“That has never happened.”

Geo laughed as if he had heard a funny joke.

“How could an ordinary person like me have frequent contact with God?”

“… … .”

Yoo Seong-un smiled with force on his lips.

“I see.”

“Please tell me I’m just an ordinary person.”

“Our Geo is very ordinary.”

There was nothing I couldn’t do if the source asked me to.

“Didn’t we exchange glances with the light of fairness at the Solar Bridge last time?”

“When you say the light of justice, you mean the goddess of the Sun Church. We haven’t seen each other since then.”

“So this is the first time you’ve met a god as a god?”

“What Mr. Yoo Seong-un said is correct.”

“Hmm….”

Yoo Seong-un asked with a small groan.

“Do you think there will be an accident?”

“I think I’m past the age of being a mischievous person.”

“As for Argio?”

“I’m not sure because it’s not completely assimilated, but that’s why it’s safe.”

“Because the initiative isn’t yours?”

“It would be ambiguous to say that I am in charge of that appearance as well.”

“Really? Anyway, if you don’t intend to fight, then it’s fine.”

Even Yoo Seong-un knew the mechanism of how ‘Portrait of Geo’ became the eye of the origin. Argio, who introduced himself as an evil spirit, was simply ‘Geo’ and not ‘Portrait of Geo’.

‘Geo said he wouldn’t cause an accident, so I guess he’s right.’

Still, just in case, Yoo Seong-un opened his mouth.

“The god of death you will meet is a traditional evil god.”

“Traditional evil spirits?”

“A god who, despite being born under providence, exerts a negative influence on humans.”

He was the native god of the Earth.

“He is the god of birth and the twin god, and he has existed on Earth for a very long time, so he is very gentle and reserved. He is not a god who actively influences humans.”

“I don’t know if you’ll react if I come to visit.”

“That could be true, or she could give him a glance like the Sun Goddess did last time. But the God of Death is one of the few gods who has a physical body on Earth, so communication is more likely.”

“What is the present body?”

“It’s like a doll made by a god who is almost intangible to visit the human world. It’s a slightly different case, but it’s similar to the teddy bear your father went into.”

“aha.”

Geo smiled and nodded.

“I understand.”

“If that’s the case, then that’s good.”

It was truly surprising, even for Yoo Seong-un, to be able to compare a teddy bear with a real body.

“There is a temple of death not far after passing the toll gate.”

“I am looking forward to it.”

“It’s not that popular because it’s the temple of the evil god, but…?”

While we were talking about this and that.

Death opened its eyes.

* * *

“… … .”

Death saw my daughter.

“My… daughter… .”

“Death, why have you opened your eyes?”

“…cruel… divinity…”

“If you say cruel divinity, are you talking about an evil spirit?”

“I see… you… want… an invitation… .”

“There was one request for permission to visit.”

The woman bowed her head deeply.

“What should I do?”

“… Guide… me… .”

Death whispered behind the veil.

“I will see.”

Is it a sin, providence, or a hero?

If not that, then what could it be… .