The F-Rank Guild Master Has Too Much Money Chapter 57

 

 

Hmm? Choi Tae-hyuk only awakened recently—so how does he know? Come to think of it, earlier Emelyn Kiyo said to Choi Tae-hyuk, “You’re still…”

 

As I thought more about it, something clicked—the part where he said he knew someone through another person.

 

“Choi Tae-hyuk, when you said you knew Yeon Do-jin through someone else… did you mean Emelyn Kiyo?”

 

“Yes.”

 

So that’s how he knew everything.

 

“After the Kanghyeon Guild was established, they started holding the guild’s founding anniversary and Guild Master Yeon Do-jin’s birthday party together. He tends to throw extravagant parties—S-rank and A-rank hunters all gather there.”

 

☆ The High-Class One has donated 100 Mana Stones.☆

So Aether got invited to the party?

 

Ah, so that’s why he said it’d be better to hold both events at once.

 

“So it’s like a two-birds-one-stone kind of event.”

 

“That’s part of it, but mostly… Guildmaster Yeon Do-jin is rarely in Korea. It’s more of a networking opportunity.”

 

Networking, huh…

 

Ugh. That’s the opposite of what I want. Do I really have to go?

 

I hate crowded places.

 

“Should I go?”

 

“You don’t have to if you don’t want to.”

 

“But I think you should,” said Gumiho from the back seat, tapping on her tablet before holding it up to show me a picture.

 

It looked like it was from last year—Yeon Do-jin, with slightly shorter curly hair, holding a wine glass and wearing a blank expression. A few unfamiliar men stood around him.

 

“As you can see, it’s not just Hunters who attend—there are also people from the Hunter Association and high-ranking government officials. Since our guild’s gained some attention lately, it’d be good for you to make an appearance.”

 

Wow. Even government officials go? Yeon Do-jin really is popular.

 

☆ As It Turns Out has donated 100 Mana Stones.☆

The one with the real authority here is Gumiho—everyone goes quiet when she speaks.

 

☆ That’s Right has donated 100 Mana Stones.☆

Aether looks reluctant, but after hearing Gumiho, he’s probably made up his mind.

 

Yeah, she’s right. It wouldn’t hurt to go once.

 

The more Hunters I know, the easier it’ll be to prevent destruction—and when else will I get the chance to network with high-ranking officials?

 

“So… what about a gift?”

 

“A gift?”

 

Gumiho set down her tablet.

 

“It’s still his birthday, separate from the guild anniversary. Shouldn’t we at least bring something?”

 

“Oh.”

 

Right—it is his birthday. I can’t just show up empty-handed.

 

“Then what should I give him?”

 

He’s the Guildmaster of the top guild in the country, the first SS-rank, and practically runs the Hunter Association. He probably has everything.

 

Even his whip was S-rank, imbued with Mythos’s power. He probably tosses around S-rank swords like nothing—he’s got more money and gear than anyone.

 

“There’s probably no need for a gift. Someone like him already has everything.”

 

“Still, it feels rude to go empty-handed.”

 

☆ Exactly! has donated 100 Mana Stones.☆

We’re showering you with Mana Stones! Don’t worry about money!

 

☆ Bought 10 Dungeons has donated 100 Mana Stones.☆

I hope Aether goes to all of them! Dungeon runs are the most fun anyway!

 

☆ I Am has donated 100 Mana Stones.☆

Can’t wait for the sparring match with Yeon Do-jin. My heart’s already racing.

 

Perfect timing—today was the item and dungeon auction day. We were planning to register Ji Yun-seo’s monster and take a look around. Gumiho and An Bom would be participating this time. 

 

Might as well ask them to pick up a gift for Yeon Do-jin while they’re there. Gumiho definitely had a better eye for that sort of thing.

 

“Gumiho, if you see something nice at the auction that would make a good gift for Yeon Do-jin, please buy it.”

 

“Sure, sure.”

 

“And if there’s something you like, go ahead and buy that too.”

 

“Yes, yes. I’ll buy everything I want, no holding back.”

 

“Exactly. Buy it all. Register all of Yun-seo’s monsters, enjoy the auction, and if there’s anything you want, Yun-seo, just ask Auntie to get it for you.”

 

“Okay! Uncle, have a good trip!”

 

After dropping off Gumiho, An Bom, and Ji Yun-seo at the Hunter Association, I turned to Choi Tae-hyuk.

 

“Then let’s go take care of our business.”

 

* * *

 

After dropping them off, Choi Tae-hyuk and I headed toward the school. Unlike the guild building, which had been built in just three days, the school had taken over a week to complete.

 

Past a wooded path like a small forest trail, the school came into view—exactly as it had looked in the blueprints. The buildings were made from the sturdiest dungeon byproducts, in case the students lost control of their powers.

 

The elementary section was colorful and playful, the middle and high school sections had elegant brick designs, and the university section was sleek and modern. All of them blended together beautifully.

 

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So cute! Especially that colorful building—it’s adorable!

 

☆ Who Did This has donated 100 Mana Stones!☆

Wait, did they actually make the building look like it has ears?! Because it’s the elementary section?! This is 100% Yun-seo’s vibe!!

 

☆ So Many Trees! has donated 100 Mana Stones.☆

Kids who grow up surrounded by nature are the happiest. Great work.

 

Just like the gods said—the more nature, the happier the children will be.

 

I had requested plenty of trees for the students’ emotional well-being, and now tall conifers and broadleaf trees were scattered throughout the campus.

 

A large auditorium for rainy days, a swimming pool with slides for summer, and a cafeteria that served great food—everything was perfect.

 

“It turned out really well.”

 

“Yes. That architect really knew what she was doing.”

 

I nodded in satisfaction, admiring the flawless view of the school—until I noticed a shadow lingering by the iron front gate.

 

☆ It’s a Person has donated 100 Mana Stones.☆

Wait, isn’t the school not open yet? Why is someone there?

 

☆ No way… has donated 100 Mana Stones.☆

It’s not another Aether kidnapping, right?

 

☆ Calling it kidnapping might be… has donated 100 Mana Stones.☆

But that person’s so small!

 

“Right.”

 

“Hm?”

 

“No, there’s someone over there.”

 

The school hadn’t been officially registered yet, so only our guild members knew about it. No one else should’ve been here.

 

“Who are you?”

 

When Choi Tae-hyuk and I approached the gate, we found a short-haired girl in a neat school uniform standing there.

 

“Um…”

 

“Yes?”

 

“Are you with the school?”

 

On her chest was a green name tag with her name written on it.

 

‘Kwon Beom-gaun… What a unique name… Wait—Kwon Beom-gaun?!’

 

If it was that Kwon Beom-gaun, she was the Hunter who awakened in her early twenties as a blacksmith. 

 

Her age and gender were both uncertain, but she became world-famous as the only blacksmith capable of crafting S-rank equipment—gear that could normally only be found in dungeons.

 

However, she was known for despising people and avoided contact completely, taking commissions exclusively online. No one had ever seen her face or heard her voice.

 

‘No way…’

 

“This is the Hunter School, right?”

 

Just in case, I nudged Choi Tae-hyuk. He caught on immediately and kindly explained the situation while I used Clairvoyance on Kwon Beom-gaun.

 

‘Clairvoyance.’

 

[Kwon Beom-gaun. 18 years old (Future S-rank Blacksmith)

 

Skills:

 

– Oops, My Hand Slipped (A)

– Let’s Try Making This, Shall We? (A+)

– This Is My Handiwork (S)

– Show Your True Form (S+)

– Destruction Is Part of Creation (S+)

– New Birth (S / Pending Acquisition)]

 

☆ Amazing! has donated 100 Mana Stones.☆

A blacksmith! A blacksmith! Our Aether’s finally got a blacksmith!

 

☆ Thanks to Ji Yun-seo has donated 100 Mana Stones.☆

You built a school, and a blacksmith appeared—call it luck or karma, it’s a blessing either way!

 

☆ Whatever It Is has donated 100 Mana Stones.☆

Congrats, Aether! You’ve got yourself a blacksmith!!

 

☆ The God of Blacksmiths has donated 100 Mana Stones.☆

I’m pleased to see a child who carries my power. May she grow into a great blacksmith with my blessing.

 

‘No way… it’s really the Kwon Beom-gaun?’

 

I had planned to visit the information guild after the school officially opened to search for her—

but now she was standing right in front of me.

 

“I want to enroll here too.”

 

“No. Like I said earlier, this school is only for Hunters.”

 

While I triple-checked Clairvoyance in disbelief, the conversation apparently escalated—Kwon Beom-gaun was now shouting. She rummaged in her bag, yanked out a flyer, and thrust it at a flustered Choi Tae-hyuk who clearly had no idea how to handle a minor girl.

 

It was Gumiho’s promo piece. The line “All school-life expenses 100% covered” was highlighted in neon yellow—she must’ve come for the free tuition.

 

“Um… Kwon Beom-gaun, right?”

 

At my words, she frowned and glared at me. Her sharp features made the glare a little intimidating.

 

“My name—”

 

“I already saw your name tag.”

 

“Oh.”

 

Her expression instantly relaxed. Realizing how awkward she must’ve looked, she laughed sheepishly—suddenly seeming much more like a normal teenager. I smiled back.

 

“Let’s not just stand around like this. How about we sit down and talk?”

 

“Where?”

 

“There.”

 

I pointed toward the gazebo we’d built so students could rest after studying or playing. Kwon Beom-gaun nodded.

 

“Choi Tae-hyuk, could you grab us some drinks?”

 

“I’ll have them delivered.”

 

“…What?”

 

☆ Kya~! Delivery App has donated 100 Mana Stones.☆

That dedication to never leaving Aether alone—honestly, applause-worthy.

 

☆ That’s Right has donated 100 Mana Stones.☆

Who needs a bodyguard when you’ve got him? That man’s an impenetrable wall.

 

Still a bit confused, I watched as Choi Tae-hyuk asked, “What would you like, student?”

 

Kwon Beom-gaun stepped closer, looked at his phone, and tapped a menu item.

 

“I’ll have the same thing she’s having. Shall we head over?”

 

“Sure!”

 

The gazebo was still new—sand had blown in from the nearby playground. Using a light breeze, I cleared it away before sitting down and handed Kwon Beom-gaun the suit jacket I’d worn to the Kanghyeon Guild.

 

“Here.”

 

“Whoa, you’re a Hunter, mister!”

 

She was too busy admiring the jacket to take it.

 

“Yeah. I am. It’s probably uncomfortable sitting in a skirt, so use this to cover your legs.”

 

“I’m fine. I’m wearing shorts underneath.”

 

She lifted her skirt slightly to reveal her shorts, then plopped down cross-legged. Her carefree attitude reminded me of Emelyn Kiyo—right up until I noticed the bruises on the parts not covered by her shorts.

 

“Bruises?”

 

“Oh, those? Got hit by some kids.”

 

“What—?!”