Soul Devourer Chapter 8 Episode 10 — Three Reports and The Next Hunting Ground
The next day.
I woke up early in the morning, quickly took a shower, washed my face, brushed my teeth, ate breakfast, changed clothes, and headed to the Hunters Guild headquarters.
I got out of the taxi and entered the building without hesitation.
Since I had already contacted the Guildmaster the previous day, I didn't even glance at the reception desk. I climbed the stairs and headed straight for the Guildmaster's office.
Knock, knock, knock!
“Come in.”
With the permission of the person inside, I opened the door and entered.
“Good morning, Hunter Matsubara.”
“Good morning, Guildmaster.”
“Now, now, have a seat.”
“Excuse me.”
I settled onto one of the reception sofas and faced the Guildmaster.
“I have 3 things to report. First: Yesterday, I conducted a levelling session, and Tensei Suzuki-san, Karen Miura-san, and Honoka Kikuchi-san have all grown to a level comparable to an SS-Rank dungeon Boss.”
“Really!? They reached that level in just one day… Does that mean our country can now have three〘Regalia〙besides Hunter Matsubara?”
“They're still inferior to other〘Regalia〙who possess Unique Skills, but they're certainly strong enough to match or even surpass the foremost forces of other countries.”
“Three Hunters of that caliber, in just one day… Thank you so much.”
The Guildmaster bowed deeply.
“Please raise your head, Guildmaster. All 3 have already fulfilled the requirements for becoming a〘Regalia〙: the〘Transcendent〙title and ‘defeating a monster bearing a King’s name’.
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The only thing remaining is ‘solo conquering a high-ranking S-Rank dungeon’.”
“Personally, I don't think they need to take such a risk. To fulfill the remaining requirements for〘Regalia〙, they would also have to travel to another country.
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Honestly, I'd rather have the 3 of them continue focusing on developing their Clan members.”
“Well, ultimately, that's up to them. If they decide to take on the challenge, I'll provide them with proper support, so there's no need to worry about that. And the second matter… is this item.”
I gently placed an item on the table.
“What is this?”
“This is a Divine Artifact I obtained as a reward for conquering the SS-Rank dungeon. Its name is《Eternal Fountain》. Apparently, it can generate an unlimited supply of water for everyday use by consuming the Mana contained within magic stones.”
“As expected of a Divine Artifact. So, what would you like us to do with it?”
“I'd like you to investigate it from various angles, such as the amount of water it can generate per hour, the amount generated using different types of magic stones, and water-quality testing.
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Depending on the power of this Divine Artifact, I believe there's a possibility it could supply all the water needed for the residents of the city.
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There are many things to consider, such as the arrangement of water pipes and how it would interact with existing water facilities, but that's outside my area of expertise… I'd greatly appreciate your assistance.”
“Leave it to us. We'll coordinate with the relevant ministers and thoroughly proceed with the investigation and discussions.”
“Thank you. There's no need to worry about the supply of magic stones. In fact, I have more than I know what to do with, so I can provide as many as you need free of charge.”
“Thank you. The investigation will require S-Rank or higher magic stones, but they're difficult to obtain… How many could you provide?”
“I haven't counted them precisely, so I can't give you an exact number, but I probably have somewhere between several hundred and a thousand.”
“Th-That many!? I-If that's the case, could you provide us with about 100?”
“Certainly. I'll give them to you immediately afterward. Now for the third matter… I'm thinking of going to China starting today.”
“…To conquer the SS-Rank dungeon?”
“Yes. I also plan to continue on and conquer the SS-Rank dungeons in India and Russia.”
The Guildmaster looked surprised for a moment before letting out a hearty laugh.
“Hahaha! Hunter Matsubara really is a true Hunter at heart. Go and enjoy yourself to the fullest.”
“Thank you.”
“There is one thing that concerns me, though. Since the war with America, you've come to be known as〘Overlord〙or〘Satan〙. I'm not sure whether other countries will welcome Hunter Matsubara with open arms…”
“I'm acquainted with Chairman Jin in China, and Russia is an ally. If there's anywhere I'm concerned about, it's India… But I suppose we won't know until the time comes.”
“I suppose you're right.”
“Then, if you'll excuse me.”
“Hunter Matsubara. Please, take care.”
After finishing our discussion, I left 100 S-Rank magic stones and 3 SS-Rank magic stones at the Guild headquarters.
After leaving the Guild headquarters, I used【Void Magic】integrated into【Axiom】and silently teleported to the Chinese Hunter Guild headquarters, inside the Chairman's office.
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E/N:
Onward to more amazing skills! Philanthropy is a virtue, nice Yuito!
Stay tuned!
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