I Became the Administrator of the Hunter Gallery Chapter 54

Chapter 54

The situation was somewhat resolved after the first phase, and the citizens cheered.

Admin was still sulking.

Before he realized it, a Hunter Management Bureau agent had approached him.

What? When did she get here?

Her entire body was covered in blood and mud.

“You… are truly… strong,” the agent said.

“Me? I didn’t do anything,” Admin replied.

“You… sigh. Never mind….”

The agent refrained from saying more. We stared at each other for a moment.

I hadn’t noticed before, but this agent is really beautiful. Her hair is red too.

And… well, I already knew this from the doppelgänger’s perspective, but her chest is… impressive. And her hips… amazing. Armpits? Can’t see those yet.

Should I ask for her number? Oh, wait, I don’t have a phone anymore.

Or maybe I should ask for her gallery nickname?

“Agent, you’re really strong,” Admin said, trying to start a conversation.

“Me? Am I?” Her eyes wavered.

“I’ve been watching. If you had fought a bit more steadily, I’m sure you could’ve defeated Balrog.”

“Re… really?”

“Yes. I mean it. And thank you for protecting the citizens.”

“I’m still lacking… I almost let the citizens get hurt.”

Her voice grew quieter.

It seemed she was imagining the scenario where she failed to protect the citizens.

“Living as someone strong… means carrying a heavy burden. I understand that well. I’ve been through it too.”

Her eyes widened in surprise.

Tears welled up in her red eyes, trembling as they filled to the brim.

Now that I think about it, this is the first time I’m seeing a hunter fight monsters in real life.

This agent, as strong as she is, must have borne greater responsibilities and made even greater sacrifices.

“And people like you rarely get to hear something important,” Admin added.

“What… do you mean?”

“You’ve worked hard.”

At those words, the tears she had been holding back finally streamed down her cheeks.

Her trembling shoulders showed how much she wanted to lean on someone and cry. How scared she must have been.

There must have been times when she wanted to run away. But as someone strong, she probably never let herself do so.

That feeling? I understand it well.

“You’re plenty strong. Don’t let it get to you.”

Admin didn’t pat her shoulder. Comforting her might make her cry even harder.

Plus, I don’t really know her. I’ve only seen her through the doppelgänger’s perspective.

We’re literally meeting for the first time today. Keeping this much distance feels appropriate.

“Thank you… I’ll be off now.”

“Take care on your way back.”

The agent sniffled, then stopped crying. As expected, a strong and beautiful woman! Incredible!

He turned to leave but paused for a moment.

From the air, a red potion fell from the agent’s space. It was one I had listed in the Treasure Shop.

So, she’s an Awakened and uses the Hunter Gallery too.

Even someone as strong and beautiful as her must have her gallery persona, huh?

Ah, now that I think about it. I should’ve asked for her nickname!

She’s still nearby… Should I ask?

But I know. The timing’s already gone.

Suddenly, the administrator chat alarm exploded.

— [Elsa]: So, is it really over now?

— [Elsa]: For real??

— [D-rank Porter]: Timothy and the A-rank Bureau agent defeated all the monsters!

— [D-rank Porter]: The gate is closed too!

— [Elsa]: For real? Holy crap, how did they do it?

— [D-rank Porter]: This must also be thanks to Admin’s blessings….

It’s a relief the gallery members are all fine.

— [HunterYaKaeYo]: Admin… are you okay?

Huh. Why does she sound so down?

— Admin: Yep, I’m fine.

— [HunterYaKaeYo]: Phew… that’s such a relief. I was really worried…

— [HunterYaKaeYo]: Where were you, by the way?

— Admin: Hiding without moving.

— [HunterYaKaeYo]: Good job!!! ^^

— Admin: You didn’t get caught up in anything, right?

— [HunterYaKaeYo]: I… well…

Did she get hurt? Was she nearby? Should I send her a potion?

— [HunterYaKaeYo]: I’m fine too ^^

— Admin: Are you sure?

— [HunterYaKaeYo]: Yes ㅠㅠ Just a little scratch?

— Admin: Drink a potion. I’ll send it over now.

— [HunterYaKaeYo]: No need ^^ It’s not that bad ^^

— [HunterYaKaeYo]: There are probably other hunters who got hurt worse ^^

Somehow… HunterYaKaeYo’s tone feels odd… Is she really fine?

Boom!

At the same time, a loud noise erupted behind me, and the Bureau agent flew into the air.

It seems like she’s recovered a bit after drinking the potion.

Anyway, I should be more cautious when stepping outside next time.

I almost went through the Heaven’s Gate for real. Outside the bed is really dangerous.

I’ll retrieve the doppelgänger generator and recall it. Lycan was handled by the Handful Squad.

Good. Everything worked out well.

Finally, I can relax and enjoy some gallery time.

I opened the Hunter Gallery, ready for the chaos, and started heading home.

[Title]: Holy Crap!!! We Defended Yongin!!!!

We did it!! Hunters of the Gallery!!!!

Holy f**k!!!

┗ This is F**k lol.

┗ Yongin Defense Squad lol.

┗ For real, now disband Handful Squad lol.

┗ It’s so outdated lolol.

— How did this even happen?

┗ For real, how?

┗ This is insane, really.

┗ “Who am I?”

┗ “A Hunter who shone during the invasion of Yongin.”

— These guys lol.

┗ Are you sure you’re from the Handful Squad?

┗ Didn’t you just leave after providing support?

┗ I’m from the Handful Squad, though?

┗ Prove it lol.

┗ Show us your business card lol.

— Just trust me.

┗ Nope, you’re not lol.

— Two-Handfuls Squad, huh? Lol.

┗ No respect.

┗ Middle finger emoji.

— Did you see Timothy and the A-rank Bureau agent fighting?

┗ For real, it was nerve-wracking.

┗ Their class is just on another level.

┗ Keep it up, Hunter Fanboys, lol.

┗ You lack effort, lol.

“Phew, thank goodness.”

I returned home. It was truly over.

Just as I hoped, the only lives lost this time were A-rank monsters.

If you’re going to mourn for the monsters’ lives, go take it up with a monster rights organization. If those even exist.

If such an organization does exist, it means the world hasn’t completely gone to hell yet, so reflect on that.

But back on the gallery, yet another heated debate was ablaze.

[Title]: Apparently, it wasn’t Timothy or the agent who saved the citizens.

It was the Red-Haired Hunter.

Apparently, he’s the one who protected the citizens.

— ???

┗ What are you talking about now?

┗ The elite Bureau agent bought time.

┗ And during that moment, Timothy finished them off, no?

┗ Nope.

— The one who subdued the A-rank monsters and saved the citizens was the Red-Haired Hunter.

┗ Nonsense.

┗ Read the newspapers.

┗ Which newspaper?

┗ Check the front page of literally any paper.

┗ Oh, wow, it’s actually there?

┗ What?

┗ Has such a hunter ever existed?

[Title]: Isn’t it this guy?

(Rough image of a newspaper front page. JPG)

Summary of the article:

1. The man who saved the citizens near HunTbucks was an unidentified individual.
2. He’s called the Red-Haired Hunter.
3. He appeared out of nowhere and subdued the monsters.
4. Thanks to the opening he created, Timothy was able to kill the monsters.
5. Attempts to track his movements failed, as he disappeared immediately after.

Who is this hunter…?

— No way, has such a hunter really existed?

┗ Have you guys heard of him?

┗ Nope, never.

┗ Wow, so the citizens were saved because of him?

┗ How did he even subdue three A-rank monsters in one spot?

┗ For real.

— I brought more details.

┗ “After the Bureau agent lost to Balrog, a crisis loomed.”

┗ “The Red-Haired Hunter, observing the situation from among the citizens, stepped forward.”

┗ “He instantly killed the Cyclops, forced Balrog to kneel, and scared off the Lycan.”

┗ That’s what it says?

┗ ?

┗ How is that even possible…?

┗ Red-Haired Hunter, damn.

┗ For real.

— This is a quote from Instructor Gorg.

┗ “Instructor Gorg already knew the greatness of the Red-Haired Hunter.”

┗ “‘…His ability is Fear Aura. And he can use that skill.’”

┗ Wow!! As expected of Instructor Gorg!!

┗ Is this instructor hyped up too much?

┗ For real, he’s like the number one Hunter lecturer.

┗ No wonder he has a discerning eye.

[Title]: Isn’t this guy the Red-Haired Hunter?

(Photo of Balrog kneeling in front of the Red-Haired Hunter. JPG)

I took this photo while fighting the Lycan.

— Wow… it’s insanely cool.

┗ So he just made the monster kneel by standing there?

┗ According to nearby hunters, they couldn’t sense any mana from him.

┗ He used a skill, but no mana could be felt?

┗ What kind of level are we even talking about?

— “Kneel… This is the difference between you and me.”

┗ For real, totally this.

┗ Isn’t this the guy who killed the Cyclops too?

┗ Yep, without lifting a finger.

┗ That’s insane.

The Red-Haired Hunter? Has there been someone this strong before?

If he’s that strong, why didn’t he show up until now?

I stared intently at the picture of the Red-Haired Hunter uploaded by a fellow Hunter Fanboy.

And then…

“No way! That’s me!”

Wait, people are mistaking my picture for someone else.

[Title]: Isn’t the Red-Haired Hunter an S-rank Hunter?

(Back view of the Red-Haired Hunter. JPG)

They’re saying he took down monsters that even Timothy and the Bureau agent couldn’t handle, all without lifting a finger.

— That’s what I’m saying!!!

┗ Timothy couldn’t even handle the Lycan alone.

┗ And the Bureau agent lost to Balrog.

┗ Even over a hundred hunters and agents together couldn’t kill the Cyclops.

┗ But he just played with them?

┗ Exactly.

┗ For real, isn’t he an S-rank Hunter?

— This Red-Haired Hunter guy is ridiculously handsome.

┗ For real, look at that sharp jawline.

┗ He looks like a noble prince.

┗ Like someone who’d woo every woman he meets.

┗ Please, let his junk be 3cm.

┗ Nah, it’s obviously huge.

┗ Damn it.

— What about us poor Hunter Fanboys with small junk and ugly faces?

┗ Screw you, man.

┗ Screw you, dude.

┗ Leave already.

The misunderstandings among the Hunter Fanboys were getting worse.

No, it wasn’t me. Can’t you tell by looking?

It was the Bureau agent who used some kind of mental attack skill. Or maybe it was Timothy.

[Title]: What’s even creepier than the Red-Haired Hunter

(Photo of something truly creepy. JPG)

No one died this time!

(Here’s the important part!)

┗ True, this is the real shocker, lol.

┗ No one showed up as [User Not Found].

┗ How did this happen?

┗ For real, how?

┗ Exactly, lol.

— Even creepier is that not a single citizen was harmed.

┗ For real?

┗ For the first time in Gate invasion history, there were no casualties.

┗ Wow.

┗ This is truly legendary.

┗ Lower-ranked hunters and porters voluntarily grouped up.

┗ They used teleportation scrolls to evacuate people en masse.

— This wouldn’t have been possible without the force field generators and teleport scrolls.

┗ But really, without the items Admin posted…

┗ Nothing could’ve been protected this time.

┗ It would’ve been like before, where they’d just give up on towns or cities and fight to regroup.

┗ Exactly.

┗ It’s true the tactics worked because of Admin.

┗ When Timothy was fighting, he told us to trust Admin.

┗ Damn it! I was trusting Admin too!!!!!

┗ For real, is it Admin again?

┗ Is Admin actually a god?

┗ For real, it’s blinding.

“Yes. That’s accurate.”

As Admin, I only supported the hunters through the Treasure Shop.

I didn’t defeat or subdue A-rank monsters.

All I did was unknowingly step in front of the citizens. That’s what a hero does.

Before the misunderstandings grow worse, I should say something….

But then, I noticed a post that had an overwhelming number of comments.

What is this?

“Ah… this is nuts….”

Breaking News! Admin’s real face spotted! [15344]

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