Official Investigation

"Ding" system message popped up in front of Hee-Joon's eyes.

[ Host body is damaged with internal wounds ]

[ Initiating Self-healing ]

[ Self-Healing has been started ]

[ You have com..... ]

[ You have...]

[You ...]

Ding Ding Ding. Notifications flooded his vision as he lay exhausted on the cold, stone floor of the dungeon.

"Heal, Heal, Heal"

The healer's frantic screams echoed in his ears, a desperate attempt to mend his wounds. Before he succumbed to darkness, he caught the distant sound of hurried footsteps approaching.

When he finally regained consciousness, he found himself lying in a hospital bed, bathed in the soft glow of sunlight filtering through the sheer curtains. The room was adorned with calming shades of pale blue, and the air carried a faint scent of antiseptic.

Tubes and monitors surrounded him, their beeps and hums providing a rhythmic backdrop to his awakening.

As his eyes adjusted to the light, he turned his gaze to the figure seated beside him. His mother, with worry, etched on her face, looked up from a worn-out chair. Her eyes welled up with tears of relief as she saw him awake.

Hee-Joon managed to whisper, "Where am I?"

Her voice, filled with a blend of tenderness and concern, resonated through the room. "You're in the hospital, my dear. You've been through a lot."

As he reminisced about the events in the dungeon, a wave of worry washed over him. He anxiously inquired about the condition of Hyun-Soo, the leader, and the healer. With a furrowed brow, he asked his mother, "How are they? Are they alright?"

His mother's eyes reflected a mixture of sadness and reassurance as she responded, "The healer and Hyun-Soo are both in the process of recovering. They sustained injuries, but they are stable. However, the leader... he's in a coma. The injuries he endured were severe."

His heart sank at the news of his leader's critical condition. A sense of guilt weighed heavily on him. "I... I should have protected them better," he muttered, a tinge of regret lacing his words.

His mother's voice held a soothing tone as she comforted him, "You did everything you could. Don't blame yourself. You've been unconscious for the past eight days, and it's a miracle that you're awake now."

"Eight days... I can't believe it," he whispered, contemplating the events that unfolded during his unconsciousness.

Hee-Joon's mother wasted no time and quickly called for the doctor to examine his condition. The doctor arrived promptly and carefully assessed Hee-Joon's well-being, ensuring that he was stable and recovering.

Following the examination, the doctor made an urgent call to the Hunter's Association, notifying them of Hee-Joon's awakening. The association recognized the significance of the situation and deemed it necessary to send representatives to the hospital.

Several hours later, two officials from the Hunter's Association arrived at the hospital. They were dressed in formal attire, wearing black suits, white shirts, and ties.

"Good afternoon, Hee-Joon. I'm Kim Dokja from the Hunter's Association, and this is Park Soo-Min." official introduced himself.

Hee-Joon tried getting up from bed, but then they asked not to.

Kim Dokja and Park Ji-Soo entered Hee-Joon's room and requested that Ji-Woo, Hee-Joon's mother, step outside momentarily.

"Hello, can you step outside for a few minutes," Asked the official.

They wanted to ask Hee-Joon a few questions regarding the recent events. Ji-Woo reluctantly left the room, giving the officials privacy to conduct their inquiry.

Th official then taking out a notepad and pen , "We would like to gather some information about the incident in the dungeon. Can you provide us with your account of what transpired?"

Hee-Joon began his account, detailing the events that unfolded starting from their initial meeting outside the gate. He mentioned Park Min-Seo's arrival on his bike, and together they entered the dungeon. He recounted the encounters with the Wargs, emphasizing the loss of their teammates in those battles.

After a short break, Hee-Joon continued his narrative, describing their decision to confront the boss monster, the Overlord Warg. He mentioned the unfortunate deaths of a few more teammates during that time. However, they persevered and eventually managed to defeat the boss.

With a heavy heart, Hee-Joon disclosed Park Min-Seo's betrayal. He explained how Park Min-Seo attacked their leader from behind, repeatedly stabbing him until he believed the leader was dead. Park Min-Seo then turned on their other teammates, causing further casualties.

Hee-Joon conveyed the collective efforts made by the remaining members to overcome Park Min-Seo. They joined forces and successfully defeated him. Hee-Joon himself employed his Blade Fury skill to confront Mr. Eleven, the imposter who claimed to have a mission to kill their leader due to his father's orders.

The official listened attentively, capturing the details of Hee-Joon's account, ensuring an accurate record of the events that transpired.

" And that is what happened as I remember before felling to unconscious" recounted what happened in the dungeon.

After summarizing the events, Hee-Joon faced the official's surprise. "I am surprised, how did you manage to kill a B-rank when you are just an E-rank?" the official questioned.

Hee-Joon, keeping his awakening from the system a secret, replied, "Mr. Eleven was already exhausted, and he underestimated us because two of our team members were porters, one was a healer, and one was a mage. He was confident he could handle us."

Both officials exchanged glances and made a note of Hee-Joon's explanation.

Park Ji-Soo, the female official, reached into her bag, retrieving a compact and sophisticated-looking device. The reading meter she held in her hand was a sleek and modern instrument, designed specifically for measuring and analyzing mana output. Its streamlined form featured a digital display that provided real-time readings.

"Now place your hand on this meter and channel your Mana", Park Ji-Soo then retrieved a reading meter from her bag and began checking Hee-Joon's mana output, which fluctuated between 60 and 70. The officials diligently recorded the readings.

Kim Dokja, the main official, spoke up, "We have recorded all the data, and it aligns with your awakening as well as the statements provided by the healer and Hyun-Soo." As he placed the notepad back in his small bag he had bought.