SSS-Class Hunter is Going to Rest - Chapter 56



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Episode 56 Negotiation (5)
2024.06.05.

Among Peace, Saint, and Suzy who spent the night organizing data and talking, Suzy was the first to wake up.

Suzy approached the kitchen as if she was being drawn to the source of the fragrant and sweet smell coming from somewhere.

He looked like an actor who had been hired as a chef, wearing a black apron that might have been there. He was

also the main actor who was always acting rough in the kitchen and picking on the staff for every little thing.

Having always seen him wielding a large sword, “Silence that Swallows Screams,” which was as tall as he was, it seemed cute to see him swinging a knife the size of his palm.

She sat blankly at the island table and watched Elaine prepare the ingredients and cook them on the three-burner stove at the same time.

Of course, it was natural that he was fast since his basic ability was high, but his skill stood out even more.

The paprika was burnt black and the outer skin was peeled off, the steak was seared in a very heavy cast-iron pan, and there was no hesitation in preparing shrimp or fish.

Since Elaine acted calmly with such an indifferent expression, it might have seemed like nothing special, but at the same time, it was truly amazing to see the process of various dishes being prepared so smoothly.

‘What… It’s like watching a show.’

Since she had never cooked before, Suzy had assumed that Elaine’s cooking skills were just as poor as the other three.

However, he cooked a decent, if not excellent, meal.

In no time, the dishes were ready and served on the table.

Couscous salad, shrimp salad, scrambled eggs, steak, baked potatoes, frittata, pancakes, fish, yogurt with blueberries and honey, carrot juice, and coffee that smelled delicious and rich.

The long island table was filled with food comparable to hotel breakfasts.

The team members who had been drawn to the smell and sat next to Suzy finally clapped their hands when they saw Elaine put down the last dish, wash her hands, and take off her apron.

Clap, clap, clap.

“Wow… … There was something like this?”

“What is all this?”

“You’re so talented, Elaine.”

Elaine said casually as she took out the dishes and handed them out.

“I regretted not knowing even such trivial things. You learn quickly.”

“Regret it? What do you regret about not being able to cook?”

“… … Just. Just stay still.”

“I really didn’t know you were this good.”

“What… … Even if you’re good at using a sword, if you can’t avoid it, it’s better not to use it.”

Suzy, who had been absentmindedly listening to the conversation between the three, added a word.

“You’re really amazing. You lost on purpose because you have such skills?”

As she repeatedly exclaimed in admiration and grabbed her plate, Peace and Saint quickly joined in scooping up the food.

“I set aside Daphne’s.”

“Huh?”

Do you know what I want to eat?

He usually matches my tastes like a ghost, but aren’t there too many choices here?

Suzy’s eyes widened, but Elaine answered nonchalantly.

“They’re all probably Daphne’s favorites.”

That

was right. She was

about to refute, but she looked at each item on the table and kept her mouth shut. She

’s quite picky, so she’s not the type to eat that well, but she really is a ghost.

Suzy accepted the plate with a satisfied face.

“Elaine, stop it and eat quickly.”

“Okay.”

Not only the menu selection, but the seasoning was also amazing.

She didn’t think she was that hungry, but it was so delicious that she almost ate with her nose buried in it.

Judging from the fact that not only her, but the other team members who were definitely not shy about talking also quietly emptied their plates, it seemed that there was no doubt about his cooking skills.

After a long, quiet meal, everyone finally spoke as if they had finally regained their language.

“Wow… … We really ate like crazy.”

“I’ve eaten a lot of delicious food in the past, but nothing compares to freshly made, hot food, right?”

“That’s true, but Elaine really seems to be good at cooking.”

Elaine simply smiled calmly at those who praised her so openly in front of her and drew a clear line.

“No matter how much you praise me, this is all. I won’t have time to cook for a while.”

Suzy couldn’t help but feel disappointed, but she couldn’t help it.

She could only be grateful that she had shown her skills at least once.

She smelled the coffee with a satisfied face.

Long before I became an adult, I drank coffee often.

There were time attacks where I had to stay up at night, and apart from that, I also liked the smell.

After taking a sip of coffee for dessert, my body naturally became sluggish.

“I was going to talk about something important, but I filled my stomach with delicious food, so I just feel sluggish.”

Peace also laughed heartily and agreed.

“That’s why. I just woke up and I’m sluggish like this.”

Saint stuck out one finger and waved it around.

“Everyone, don’t eat lightly and sit up straight! The team leader is talking about something important.”

The problem was that the person who was going to bring up the topic was leaning back in his chair.

Only after hearing Saint’s adult-like shrugging, Soo-ji came to her senses and took out her terminal.

Then, holding her full stomach, she opened her mouth.

“Now, let’s start today’s meeting. Has anything happened?”

It was a meeting that happened every day, but if time didn’t pass, there couldn’t have been any incidents.

Suzy nodded in response to the obvious silence and brought up the next agenda item on her own.

“Then I think it would be better for me to speak first. What I thought was that our team alone couldn’t stop that monstrous monster. So, although the remaining time is extremely short, I think we should aim for joint development.”

The idea was to lead other teams to improve as much as Team Daphne could.

As always, when Suzy finished speaking, they raised their hands one by one to ask questions.

“Yes, Peace. Go ahead.”

“What is joint development? Do you mean we should have classes?”

She smiled at Peace’s question.

“Yes.”

“So… … .”

“The academy brings out the potential of aspiring hunters. Instead of monopolizing information, we should share it with other hunters so that they can maximize their ability to climb the tower and fight monsters.”

Peace stroked his clean-shaven chin with his hand and thought, and this time, Saint twitched his rabbit ears instead of his hand.

“Yes, Saint. Go ahead.”

“In other words, let’s recruit mercenaries. From their perspective, they might think that not getting involved in a fight where they have no chance of winning would increase their survival rate. Other hunters might think that they might be meat shields.”

The words were quite harsh.

Meat shields were a slang term used in battles where people’s lives were not valued and people were sent to their deaths, such as in human blood tactics.

Daphne frowned and shook her head.

“I think it’ll be okay because I want to borrow a rabbit’s hand, and I’m not forcing it on you. We need at least one more person’s help.”

Suzy was right.

In another way, it was like giving away what Team Daphne had accomplished for free.

When Saint gave up the right to speak, with her rabbit ears drooping, Elaine raised her hand this time.

“Yes, Elaine.”

“I’m fine with it. But you might not want to expect that the information will be used in the way you want.”

“Why?”

To Suzy’s question, Peace and Saint looked at each other and nodded as if they already understood.

Suzy tilted her head while holding her coffee cup. She

would understand if they said that they would rather receive a price for the information, but she didn’t expect this kind of reaction.

When she couldn’t understand the situation and just racked her brain for a while, Elaine smiled bitterly and continued.

“Since it’s our team, most of the information we can use is usable. You may not understand, Team Leader, since you achieved SSS-level in the shortest amount of time, but generally, if you get this information, you’ll realize how difficult it is to get to the top.”

Suzy shook her head.

“Of course, it could be, but it could also be helpful. Don’t just think negatively, but think of it as going in the direction of reducing the risk of other teams or guilds.”

Suzy added another idea she had in mind as she watched her team members pouring their coffee and not readily agreeing.

“And one more thing. For what I just mentioned, I’m thinking of opening a team broadcast channel.”

This time, the team members’ eyes widened after hearing her plan.

“A broadcast channel? Streaming?”

“… … Are you really going to become a celebrity?”

“Inside a dungeon… …?”

Suzy nodded.

“It’s realistically impossible to broadcast from 〈Wolgyesu〉 or 〈Tower of the Philosopher〉 because drones and such can’t enter those places, and it’s also difficult to film using manpower. But we can do it.”

“… … For what?”

“For recognition and fame?”

… … said Daphne, the world’s most famous hunter, shyly.