SSS-Grade Cafe in Front of The Dungeon

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Just by imagining the merchant panicked while holding a numbered ticket with binding effect, I laughed unconsciously.
I put the sign pen into the inventory with a wicked smile, then Grandma suddenly spoke.

“Finally, you have regained the true power of the ring.”

Her eyes were on the Cthugha’s Ring.

“Yes? Ah, right.”

When I first received Cthugha’s Ring from Grandma, the status window was like this.

[Cthugha’s Ring
Type: Accessories
Effect: Unusable.]

However, after meeting Cthugha in the dungeon and signing a contract, the status window of the ring got updated.

[Cthugha’s Ring (★★★★★)
A token of a contract with The Eternal Living Flame, Cthugha
When used by the appropriate user, Cthugha can be summoned.]

I haven’t summoned Cthugha because there’s nothing to do yet, but I can feel a different power than before just by wearing it.

The ‘stone containing his power’ that became the material of this ring was handed over to my grandmother by Cthugha.
The stone revolved around and ended up in my hand.
Could this be a mere coincidence?

Sure, solving the problem of ticket scalpers was an important matter, but the real reason I visited Grandma Kim Deokyi today was because I wanted to ask about the ring.

“Grandma, please tell me.”

“…..”

“How did you come to make this ring?”

***

On my way home from Hunter Market, I was lost in thought.
I remembered what Grandma Kim Deokyi said to me a while ago.

“The stone that became the material of the ring was given to me by Park Heesun-ssi as the price of lending her the hand mirror.”

Ah, that hand mirror.
I found it inside the cabin in the space at the request of Grandma Kim Deokyi.
We made Choi Yichan’s pendant with the broken mirror.

“I succeeded in making Cthugha’s Ring, but I couldn’t use that power.”
“….”
“When I asked Park Heesun-ssi, she said the ring was properly completed properly.
She just said the right owner hasn’t shown up yet.
She asked me to deliver the ring to the appropriate user.”
“Don’t tell me … is that me?”

Grandma Kim Deokyi nodded.
However, it was vague how she came to know that I was the right user.
She told me that it’s like she heard a voice telling her I was the one.

In the end, I asked.

“What was my grandmother like?”
“Let me see … she was too far away to be called a friend, so I don’t have much to say.
One thing is for sure….”
“….”
“She was someone who saw things you wouldn’t normally see.”

A dim gaze reached me.
The last words were filled with longing.

Hmm.
There is something in common between the descriptions of my grandmother by people (and non-person) who remember her.

First, she wasn’t an Awakened.
It wasn’t a development of ‘Is My Grandmother The Strongest Hunter of The First Generation?’ or ‘I Became The World’s Strongest Through My Bloodline‘.

Actually, I was looking forward to it, so it’s a pity.

However, it is certain that the grandmother had some mysterious power.
Cthugha told me that she could read the stream of the stars.
For now, t is unknown what exactly that power is.

Heck, if they’re going to return me to the past, I wish they could have sent me back to when my grandmother was still alive.

‘I miss my grandmother….’

Looking back, the reason I awakened was also because I went to my grandmother’s store.

Now it is just used as a place to grow crops, but the space in the store is also strange.
Why there is a space like that in a building?

Maybe I move along the path my grandmother prepared for me?

‘Career planning should have been decided in consultation with the person concerned….’

If so, what is at the end of this? A one-on-one battle with a crazy pseudo-religious man? Saving the world?

Aye, this isn’t the case, though.
I can help people clearing the dungeons through my cafe, but I’m only a helper.

Haha, ha…..

Only a helper … right?

Ah.
Talking about the crazy pseudo-religious man.

When I decided to officially publicize Cafe Rieul, an unmanned security system was installed around the store.
The crime prevention bell Ki Yoohyun gave me is also a valid security tool.

I prepared for the worst, but fortunately, I haven’t seen him yet.
I hope he keeps not showing up like this….

“Look over there.”

At that time, Ash pulled my collar slightly.
Gosh, I’ve been lost in my own thoughts for too long.

“Sorry.
I was thinking about something else for a second.
Let’s go.
….? What’s the matter?”

“……that.”

What Ash pointed to was a large electronic display board installed on the building opposite the road.
It just so happened that the news was coming out.
A news tap explaining road traffic conditions passed by, and Choi Yichan’s face appeared on the screen.

Soon there will be a big caption underneath.

The S-Class Hunter Choi Yichan, 6th in the Ranking … confirmed to join The White Silver Guild.

Ah.
It’s finally been officially announced.

I stood there with Ash and calmly watched the news screen.
The news dealt with the information quite heavily, saying that the game of the Domestic Hunter Guild is blah blah blah.

The reason for my indifferent response is simple.
I heard about it in advance yesterday.

Choi Yichan, who was finally freed from the Dungeon Management Office, stopped by our store yesterday.
It had been almost a week since we returned from the dungeon.

I couldn’t say anything because it’s Choi Yichan’s own business.
It is said that he was only released after taking tests on strength control training and related norms ranking, as well as ranking measurement in his re-registration.

Hunter Registration … I finished it very quickly….

Before visiting the Hunter Market for the first time, I went to the community center to register as a Hunter.
When I informed them that I was an F-class, I was handed over to the person in charge right away.

“Miss, please write your personal information here and give me your ID Card.
Don’t forget to complete the safety training online within the period.
Here’s your pamphlet.”

….that was the end of it.