Evolution Theory of the Hunter - Chapter 177

Chapter 177

“Since I feel like I’m getting the short end of the stick . Nevermind if you don’t like it . ”

“Hah . So how much do you want?”

“The production cost of a 20 cubit Space Expansion Marble is 20b . So excluding that amount, 9 to 1 from the net profit . In other words, you get more the higher you can get the price during the negotiation . ”

“Well, okay . Instead, no more renegotiating . ”

The guy took out a contract .

I thought that this much was good so I signed it and lightly shook my hands with him . It felt like we really became some kind of business partner or something .

I don’t know how I got into such a relationship with this guy but there was no need to cut it off if we both earned a profit I suppose .

“Then I’ll go straight into negotiation so you stay right here . By the way, it’s probably a good idea to not go out . ”

“Hm? How so?”

“Do you not even look at the TV even while staying indoors all day?”

“I don’t particularly like it . ”

The television was Soo-ah’s while I was in Korea too .

“Even so, you should know how famous you are since you use the internet no?”

“That should calm down soon enough . ”

The battle that occurred on the beach of San Diego was already a hot issue on the internet .

Because I was filmed from a close distance unlike the time at the forest region my face had appeared as the size of a door .

Due to that, various press companies were raging to interview me .

However, nobody knew I was at a safe house due to being under the protection of the government . It was impossible to find me no matter how hard the reporters looked for me .

Due to that, attention had been amplified due to me unknowingly becoming a mystical person . Either way, I didn’t think much of it since it was all things that occurred on the internet .

There were many that recognized me as the Great Summoner but it wasn’t like there had been problems because of it and a bit of annoyance wasn’t really a problem after all .

As I signed the contract, An Gyu-bum hurriedly returned . He said that it would take around a week so I was planning on training psychokinesis during that time .

I was practicing psychokinesis at the swimming pool the next day when Jane Gray suddenly visited .

She started talking with a surprised expression after seeing me walk on the swimming pool water .

“Is that a water walking technique?”

“No, it’s just psychokinesis . But did you need something?”

“I came looking for Edward . ”

“Hm . That guy isn’t in the house right now . Why didn’t you call ahead of time?”

“I called but he didn’t receive it . That’s why I even left a message saying that I’ll come today . ”

So that’s why he disappeared . I thought he couldn’t be seen all day .

“It seems like he won’t come back today . Go ahead and rest since you’re here and all . ”

“It’s because of me isn’t it?”

“Probably . ”

There was no need to make her hope by telling a lie . Edward being in a relationship had nothing to do with me but there was no need to hook him up on purpose after all .

“Am I not good enough?”

“It’s not like that . The problem is probably that he has high standards . ”

As if women on the level of Joo Ja-yeon were that common .

He’s a guy that says it has to be on the level of a woman who’s called the greatest beauty of Asia . Staying single is for the best for that kind of guy .

“I’m not good enough as expected . ”

What did this woman understand my words as?

“It’s not like that . ”

“Are you saying that I have charm as a woman?”

“Of course . In my opinion, you’re too good for him . On the contrary, I want to ask . Why do you like him so much?”

“Because he’s good looking . ”

“…… Right . ”

I wanted to say that the face wasn’t all to a guy but it didn’t feel right for me to say so and so I left it at that .

“So, is that your only business?”

“No . I had something to pass on to Mr . Jun . ”

“What is it?”

“Do you have any interest in attending a show?”

“Nope . ”

I cut her off immediately .

Jane opened her mouth with an expression that said that it was a shame .

“An offer came from a famous talkshow of STV broadcasting station . This is an incredibly famous program . It’d be quite a shame if you were to refuse . ”

“I don’t really have much interest in shows . ”

There was only one reason hunters wanted to earn fame . Money rolled in if one’s name became famous . However, I had plenty of money . Also, it was possible for me to earn more from now on . I didn’t particularly want my figure being exposed to the public by attending shows .

“You do know that Mr . Jun is extremely popular right?”

“I have heard so, yes . ”

I had looked up my name because of An Gyu-bum . I had surpassed being the Great Summoner to being called the Hero of San Diego .

“Everybody wants to see you . I don’t think it would be bad to express your thanks to them . ”

“It’s not that they want a temporary amusement?”

“Do you think Americans are people that don’t even know favors?”

“I didn’t mean it in that way . However, people are always like that . They just want to see the so called hero . ”

In the first place, I had applied for compensation from the American government . The lost monsters and dead mermaids would add up to an astronomical amount of about 500b .

I don’t know if it will work or not so I’ll only know once time passes but I have said that there might be slight problems in installing Space Expansion Marbles if it doesn’t pass so it probably will .

However, if this were to spread to the public would the American citizens still think of me as a hero?

I continued talking .

“Also, the public opinion will change once the compensation amount is revealed . ”

“You’re only receiving the rightful compensation for your actions though . ”

“Well, in any case, I’m not going . ”

As I refused in succession she made an expression of pity .

However, it was decided that I would go in the end .

There was only one reason .

The compensation I applied for would only pass with the condition that I attend the show .

There were probably many reasons such an option got added but the most important one is probably to turn the attention away from the unease created after the recent events .

New Alaska, the sudden attack of monsters, and the disappearance of dungeons etc . were being issues within America and anxiety was rising about what would happen .

In that situation, the Great Summoner appeared as the Hero of San Diego so the American government probably wanted to use me in any method possible .

I didn’t think it was that bad if it was a show where the performance fee was 500b .

The broadcasting station was smaller than I thought . The lights were a bit bright but the studio was about the size of 3 classrooms put together and the number of spectators were limited to about 30 people .

Also, the person interviewing me was STV broadcast’s figurehead MC Will Bradshow .

I didn’t know that well but I was told that he was a pretty famous person so I just accepted it as it was .

“It’s not a live broadcast but a record so you don’t have to be nervous . ”

Will said as he approached me who was waiting in the waiting room . He was an aged gentleman with soft eyes as well as white hair and beard .

The broadcast started with after a brief greeting with him .

The burden got lightened a bit since it was a record but it couldn’t be helped since it was my first time in a show .

A loud cheer greeted me once Will introduced me and I entered the studio .

It was only an audience of 30 people but they were all cheering while giving a standing ovation . There was even a girl who was screaming to the point that she looked like she was about to faint .

A few questions were asked .

The thing the people were most interested in was about how I could tame the monsters as expected .

Of course, I couldn’t tell them so I replaced the answer with making an eagle fly around the studio .

There were also a question on my thoughts about the 500b compensation problem and the criticism . The answer to that was simple .

It was money that I should rightfully receive and I had the right to it .

1,700 monsters died . 500b was a bit extra added to the total price of the monsters .

Of course, there were things I obtained from killing mermaids but that was what I should rightfully receive so there wasn’t anything the American government would lose out on .

The MC and audience nodded their heads .

Around the end of the broadcast Will Bradshow carefully asked a question .

“This is information that we obtained with much difficulty . We have heard that Mr . Jun will be staying in America for a while . Can we hear the reason for that?”

“I’m not sure if I can say that . ”

“It’s said that you might be able to help solve a large problem America has been having . ”

I looked at Will . Could it be even the matter about the Space Expansion Marble has been leaked?

However, the matter of me personally installing it and officially starting trade is a confidential matter . I answered while shrugging my shoulders .

“I’m unable to answer that at this point of time . However, you won’t be disappointed even if you have high expectations . ”

***

The broadcast was edited immediately and was broadcasted that day at night .

I didn’t know why it was processed so quickly but I suppose it means that the public’s interest in me has increased that much .

It felt rather amazing since it’s said that no one gathered so much attention recently .

At this point, it felt like the president of America should come out and give me a commendation or something .

Of course, it was only a thought to the end .

…… .

I didn’t know that the president would appear for real you know .

“Dwain Wholshore . ”

“Ah…… so . ”

I looked at the middle aged man in front of me once more .

Brown skin that made it certain that he was of Hispanic origin and green pupils that took after his North European mother .

The clear wrinkles on his forehead and gray curly hair was no doubt president Dwain Wholshore who appeared on television about a week ago .

I shook the hand the president put forward while being nervous on the inside .

I had no clue as to why this man appeared here . There should be many things a president has to do so did he have the leisure to show up here?

The president spoke as if he read my expression .

“I came because I wanted to meet the hero that saved the citizens of America . You were a much younger friend than I imagined . ”

“Yes, yes . ”

I nodded and repeated the same answer .

It was such a sudden situation that I couldn’t process it properly . I was looking at the recorded broadcast while eating dinner when a visitor arrived suddenly and for that to be the president .

“But for what reason did you come visit me?”

“I have told you the official reason for visiting but there’s actually another reason . ”

He talked in a low voice .

“I have something to ask of Mr . Jun . ”

What would the president of America have to ask of me?