Chapter 50
What kind of organization is the Handful Squad?
A guild with autonomous control over the entirety of Yongin City.
A guild that has established a defensive line and serves as the frontline to stop monsters descending from Seoul.
And the reason why the leader of such a group was nervously shaking their leg?
“Has Admin not arrived yet?”
“He will be arriving shortly, Guildmaster.”
It was because of their upcoming meeting with Admin.
The blank check compensation the Handful Squad requested from Admin was… a meeting with him!
[Come to the Hunterbucks near my house.]
That was the reply they received from Admin. They had expected him to refuse or redirect them to a different type of compensation.
But he surprisingly? agreed quite readily.
However, it wasn’t as if they planned to just meet him at Hunterbucks while sipping on a Venti-sized iced Americano.
‘Admin has unleashed poison in the Hunter Gallery!’
That “poison” being Admin Coin.
Though said jokingly, the coin was not something that could be contained within the Hunter Gallery.
Its impact on reality was so enormous that it could change the entire socio-economic landscape.
And who created this coin and held the largest amount of it?
None other than Admin of the Hunter Gallery.
There was no way their first meeting with such a significant figure could take place in a mere Hunterbucks.
Park Seo-yoon, the Hunter Management Bureau’s elite agent, had been sent to escort him—or more accurately, to accompany him with the utmost respect.
150 people were gathered at this luxurious hotel to welcome him.
These included named Hunters from the Handful Squad and a majority of the elite agents from the Bureau.
To escort and guard just one person, Admin, the manpower assembled rivaled the name “Handful Squad” in its sheer absurdity.
But Admin was worth that level of effort.
The Handful Squad had two objectives. To uncover Admin’s true purpose and identity!
If he turned out to be a malicious individual dreaming of world destruction, they would use everyone present here to eliminate him preemptively!
Everyone gathered here was prepared to either protect or kill Admin!
This had even been agreed upon with Lee Seung-cheol, the Bureau Director.
However, if he proved to be a good person, they planned to recruit him to help close Gates and, someday, reclaim Seoul, the cherished goal of all Hunters!!
Who exactly was he? Was he truly just a slacker? Or was his ability to manage the gallery real?
Given his knowledge, was he a legendary S-rank Hunter? Then why did he use rocks to fight goblins?
At that moment.
“Guildmaster, Admin has arrived.”
Upon the report, Timothy [Penny Makes a Mountain] rose from her seat.
With a wave of her hand, the massive crowd of Hunters parted like a tide. A great figure was about to appear!!!
“I am Timothy, Guildmaster of the Handful Squad.”
Timothy spoke with difficulty.
“Hello~”
“Are you really Admin of the Hunter Gallery?”
“Yup. I’m the Grandma Eraser of the gallery.”
Admin replied.
“That person… is Admin of the Hunter Gallery…?”
“His appearance is completely opposite of what I imagined. He’s just a total slacker…”
The Hunters murmured softly. Thankfully, Admin didn’t seem to notice.
But the Hunters weren’t wrong.
Seeing him up close, Timothy realized Admin was far from the imposing figure she had imagined.
He was just a slightly chubby man with an ordinary black hairstyle.
The only unusual feature was… the suspicious mask he wore.
Well, it made sense to keep his face hidden, so she let it slide.
But his tone and voice felt… strange. Like someone trying too hard to create a persona.
Was this really the man wielding such immense influence, creating coins, and reshaping Korea’s socio-political structure?
But appearances could be deceiving. Surely, there was some hidden brilliance within him.
“Bring it in.”
At Timothy’s command, the staff moved swiftly. Soon, a lavish feast was laid before them.
“Admin, I apologize for suddenly changing the meeting venue. Conducting our first meeting at Hunterbucks seemed rather—”
“It’s fine~”
Admin picked up his utensils and began eating.
The murmurs among the Hunters grew louder.
“Admin interrupted the Guildmaster’s words…?”
“We wouldn’t even dream of doing such a thing…”
But what shocked them even more was Timothy’s reaction.
“Guildmaster Timothy didn’t get angry…”
“Does that mean Admin is truly someone of that caliber…!”
Timothy’s eyebrow twitched slightly.
Calm down, Timothy! Admin is probably upset because we unilaterally changed the meeting location! Change the atmosphere!
“Admin… Are you feeling uncomfortable?”
Timothy asked, her lips trembling.
“Nope. Hehe. The food’s yummy.”
“…”
Crunch crunch!
Only the sound of Admin eating filled the room.
At this point, a new strategy was needed.
“We prepared something for your entertainment.”
Women, aligned with Admin’s known preferences, entered from the corners of the room.
Busty! Curvaceous! Smooth armpits! They fit the criteria perfectly!
The women approached Admin. Surely this would lighten the mood!
“Admin… doesn’t seem interested in the women…?”
“No! Admin’s looking at the Guildmaster…!”
The murmurs were true. Admin was staring directly at Timothy’s chest.
“Admin, you dare! Such disrespect…! This is intolerable!”
“At Guildmaster Timothy, the most beautiful woman in the Handful Squad!”
“Stop! The Guildmaster hasn’t reacted yet!”
Timothy’s breathing grew rapid.
Tremble tremble! Such incredible disrespect! Could this be considered harassment?
How dare someone stare so openly at the Guildmaster’s body.
“Guildmaster Timothy, you have food on your shirt~”
Admin pointed at Timothy’s chest.
“…”
Timothy silently pulled out a tissue and wiped away the food. Then, silence.
At this point, it was time to get straight to the point!
“Admin! The reason I requested this meeting was—”
“Is it about the coin?”
“!!!!”
How did he know?
“I thought you might bring that up~”
Did he read my mind? But could such an ability even exist?
If he used such an ability, there’s no way I wouldn’t have noticed!
“Yes, Admin. That—”
“What do you plan to do with the coin?”
“!!!!”
Again?
Could Admin truly be an unpredictable master?!
“Are you… planning something with the coin?”
“Not really~ I already have enough money. Elsa makes my meals.”
“Admin… Do you know the impact the coin has had on reality?”
“Of course~”
“Pardon?”
It was an unexpected answer.
“First of all… the biggest impact was the liquidity introduced to markets that were stagnating in stocks and real currency. And also, convenience.”
“!!!!”
With Admin’s altered tone, the atmosphere in the room shifted entirely.
“The price of the coin won’t keep rising forever. As you know, it’s already stabilized to some extent. Now the coin is both an investment product and a currency.”
“T-That’s true.”
“The bubble caused by mania is temporary. So, there’s no need to worry about market inflation or a drop in cash value. And, of course, I won’t manipulate the coin’s price.”
“R-Really?”
“What I prioritize is the standardization of Hunters. There are limits to how they can farm and purchase equipment in reality.”
It wasn’t wrong. The amount of equipment obtainable in reality was limited. So was its quality.
“You’ve said Gate appearances are becoming more frequent?”
“How did you…?”
“It’s all in the gallery, Timothy.”
Before doubting his true identity, she had forgotten that he was the Administrator of the gallery.
“Hunters needed a fast and convenient way to grow stronger. And the stagnant market needed revitalizing. I merely used Admin Coin as the method.”
“Then… was creating the coin not a way to build your own independent power base?”
“Not at all. If Hunters lose money by not using the currency, I bear the loss alone. If they profit, I profit alone as well.”
Admin replied calmly.
“What concerns you, Timothy, is likely that you can’t control me.”
“That’s correct…”
“I’m not asking you to trust me. But conversely, I believe this is the only way to close the gap between Hunters and help everyone grow stronger quickly.”
Timothy had no rebuttal. It made sense.
“Open the gallery, Timothy.”
[Title]: Guys!!! C-rank weapons make all the difference!!
C-rank greatsword now available for 1 Admin Coin!
Get it before Admin Coin becomes too expensive! Go go!
— Did you buy it too?
┗ I did, lol.
┗ Seriously, the difference between having a weapon and not having one is massive, lol.
┗ Was I always this strong?…
┗ Having a weapon makes all the difference, lol.
— I survived thanks to the equipment I bought from the Treasure Shop.
┗ I tried buying gear when coin prices dropped, and wow, it’s enough for most monsters, lol.
┗ Right? That’s the fun part, lol.
— Ever since I equipped C-rank gear, the way women look at me has changed, lol.
┗ Someone asked for my number today, lol.
┗ Someone thought I was a celebrity, lol.
┗ Don’t exaggerate.
┗ Okay, lol.
— Admin! Props to you~~
┗ Props to you~~
┗ Admin is a god.
┗ Maybe he appeared to save us?
┗ For real, a regressor, lol.
┗ LMAO.
[Title]: Wow, gallery account is super convenient, lol.
Not carrying cash around is so convenient, lol.
No worries about losing cash, lol.
If monsters attack, just buy a teleport scroll and you’re safe~~
— Seriously, lol.
┗ No need to carry wads of cash, lol.
┗ If you don’t want your money sitting idle, just invest it in coins, lol.
┗ This is true, lol.
┗ Or just buy stuff from the Treasure Shop with coins, lol.
┗ Yep, cash out when you actually need it in real life.
“If there were another way, you would’ve already implemented it, Timothy,” Admin said with a nod.
“So, Admin, does this mean you’ve been planning this all along?”
“That’s right~”
Admin’s demeanor lightened once again.
Finally, Timothy’s doubts and suspicions were dispelled. Only one question remained.
“Admin, what is it that you do… as a Hunter?”
“I’m the unpaid slave Administrator of the Hunter Gallery.”
“Ah… I see… Admin, as you know, only those with qualifications can become the Hunter Gallery Admin, correct?”
“That’s true~”
“Do you… have an Awakened Ability? Or a rank, perhaps?”
“My ability is gallery management. My rank was D, but I worked hard and got promoted to C~”
That can’t be right. He must be hiding something!
“…How does a C-rank Awakener become Admin?”
“Who knows~?”
If you don’t know, who would?!
Timothy decided to half-give up. Admin wasn’t as malevolent as she had feared. That was enough relief.
“Then, what did you do before this?”
It was just a formal question, as awakening abilities rarely correlated with previous professions.
“I was… a Hero.”
“….”
He’s serious! He’s more serious than when he talked about the coin! This is actually scary…!
I knew he played the Hero persona in the gallery, but in real life too…?!
He seems like a lunatic! But… he’s kind-hearted… If he truly intends to use his incredible abilities for good…
“Hahaha!!! Admin, you truly are a Hero out to save the world!”
Timothy clapped her hands enthusiastically in response.
“Technically, I’m a former Hero. Hehe.”
When Timothy acknowledged him as a Hero, Admin’s expression seemed to relax behind his mask.
With this, the meeting’s atmosphere lightened significantly. Timothy felt fully at ease.
Now, all that was left was to formally propose a partnership with him and bring the meeting to a successful conclusion.
“Admin! No, Hero Admin!”
“Yes! Hehe.”
“Then, going forward, would you consider collaborating with the Handful Squad…?”
But something felt off.
One of the Hunters in line broke formation.
“You there! Return to your position.”
But the Hunter ignored the Guildmaster’s command and approached Admin.
Now that she looked closely, the Hunter’s face seemed unfamiliar.
Timothy realized something was wrong at that moment.
Could it be… an assassination?
“All of this is for absolute chaos…”
The Hunter raised their sword high toward Admin!
“Yes?”
Admin responded innocently, not understanding what was happening.
“Die, Admin!”
“Admin! Get out of the way!!!”
Timothy reacted too late.
Slash!
The sword cut through the air diagonally.
***
At the same moment Admin was in danger, a man was chuckling at the Hunterbucks where the meeting was originally supposed to take place.
“Ugh! Suddenly, MakCass memes? You should live in reality for a bit like me.”
A man with crimson hair and galaxy-like sparkling eyes was sipping on a Venti-sized iced Americano while giggling to himself.
When he raised his coffee cup, his well-toned muscular physique became evident.
Everyone, regardless of age or gender, was staring at him, as if they’d fallen in love at first sight.
And for good reason—he was stunningly handsome.
Whenever the red-haired man noticed people staring, they quickly turned away in embarrassment.
Anyway, that’s enough gallery lurking for now.
“Man, if I’d actually gone there myself, it would’ve been a disaster.”
Someone would have definitely tried to assassinate me. Glad I used this.
[One-Time Doppelgänger Creator]
Not perfect! But creates your other half!
Appearance customizable! Remote-controllable!
- 500 Points –
The red-haired man muttered to himself as he looked at the item description.
“My doppelgänger didn’t die, so I got lucky this time.”
Time to find out who tried to assassinate me and deal with them.
The red-haired man—the real Admin—grinned as he prepared to act.
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