Chapter 6 begins.

Yunho, who had just come out of the Hunter Registration Office, still had things to do. Currently, his mind was very clear. He had only thrown a bomb. Of course, he wasn't sure if it would explode or fizzle out, but no matter what, the aftermath would be tremendous. However, there was no need to worry, as it wasn't a problem he needed to handle. The ones who would be troubled were the others.

'They'll probably spread people all over Daejeon by tomorrow...'

His return would be known as early as today or at the latest by tomorrow. It was a simple survival notification, but for the gangsters, it would be like a death notice.

They would spare no means or methods to find him. The Myth Group's legal team would be on high alert.

'They'll probably be in a panic.'

So be it. By tomorrow, the Gate Energy would be recharged.

Once everything was done, he would immediately return to the Eron continent. There was still more to do there than on Earth.

Mana iron mine... He wouldn't covet it now. What's the point of it being worth 400 trillion if he can't protect it?

He realized this after nearly dying. Without the ability to protect it, no matter how much wealth he had, it was useless. It would only become a poison that devoured him.

The next destination was the Hunter Grade Renewal and License Reissuance.

'What grade will I get?'

Yunho knew from his experience fighting the Undead Zombie Beast just before coming to Earth from the Eron continent. He had only trained for six months there, and only completed the basic training course of the Goldrian Mercenary Corps. Despite that, he had shattered the zombie's head with a single strike.

He was no longer an F-grade Hunter.

"I came to renew my grade."

"Please submit your license first."

"Ah! I lost it..."

"Then, what was your previous grade?"

"I was F-grade until now."

"Is that so? As you know, there is a reissuance fee."

"Ah, right. There's a fee. How much is it?"

"The license card reissuance fee is 5 million won. The previous card will be invalidated."

"..."

How ridiculous. Why is it so expensive? He was a penniless beggar. And he would have to pay a fine in the future. Damn! The obstacle that blocked him as soon as he returned to Earth was, as expected, money.

"Can I pay later?"

"It is possible, but... you will receive a bill later. The license will only be issued once the payment is completed. And to receive benefits as a Hunter, you must have a license card. It integrates your basic ID, cash card, credit card, and passport."

Should he not do it? After all, he had already notified them of his survival.

No, he had to get the grade assessment to clearly understand the difference in abilities!

What level would six months on the Eron continent translate to on Earth? He was really curious about that.

Where could he get the money? Where could he get the money... There is!

"Where is the Item Equipment Appraisal Office?"

"Go straight down the left corridor..."

"Are you still buying equipment?"

"Of course. Both buying and selling are possible."

Then, he would renew his grade and sell the items.

The lightweight leather armor and training spear. These were the beginner's equipment Yunho received when he joined the Goldrian Mercenary Corps in Ant City.

Grade? In that place, it was not even graded, just a basic item. But since he paid the customs duty to bring it to Earth, it might get a general grade here.

"Then, please renew my grade first."

"Go to the Mana CT room. This way."

Yunho inserted the contrast agent into his vein and lay down in the Mana CT machine. What would the result be?

Zing.

"Huh?"

The employee at the Grade Renewal Office looked perplexed.

"What...?"

"Why? Is there a problem?"

"T, the previous grade was... F, right?"

"Yes, it was definitely F until three years ago."

"Three years? Really? That's impossible..."

"What grade did I get?"

"...B-grade."

Crazy!

Yunho was also shocked. He had expected it, but hearing it was a strange feeling.

'From F to B? How many levels did I jump?'

F, E, D, C, B... He jumped four levels.

He only learned the basics of the Goldrian Mercenary Corps and practiced a few times with senior mercenaries. Of course, it was extremely difficult.

'This is... because of the customs duty.'

What is the source of Earth Hunters' abilities? Of course, it's the dungeons.

And those dungeons are the remnants of the Eron continent, only about one-tenth of their original value. No matter how amazing the skills Earth Hunters have, they can't match the original power. This is the law of dimensional exchange.

'But I paid the customs duty.'

As a result, he received everything he gained on the Eron continent completely. It was on a different level from the remnants.

What does this mean?

The Goldrian Mercenary Corps in Ant City, a small military organization under a merchant guild. Even Mason, the leader of the mercenary corps, would be at least S-grade on Earth. He knew this from seeing it directly.

'If I'm at Mason's level...'

It means he could become a Hunter known worldwide, not just in Korea.

His heart raced. What about the items?

"I'll go get the reissuance fee, please wait a moment."

"Ah! Yes, yes..."

Yunho immediately went to the Item Equipment Appraisal Office.

A Hunter's basic abilities are important, but the items they equip are equally crucial. The performance of items can make a big difference in the abilities of Hunters of the same grade.

That's why the prices of items vary widely. High-performance items like Hero or Legendary grade can cost hundreds or even thousands of billions, while the lowest general grade starts at a few million won.

'How much will I get?'

Actually, he didn't have high expectations. Earth also makes good items, combining scientific technology that the Eron continent doesn't have. The difference in Hunter abilities might be significant, but the items...

He was a bit skeptical. Still, he hoped to at least cover the renewal fee.

"Please buy these."

Yunho handed the training spear, folded into three parts for portability, and the lightweight leather armor to the employee.

The employee, wearing white gloves, carefully examined the items Yunho handed over.

"Hmm."

It would take some time.

It's impossible to judge items like people. So, experts do the quality assessment. The employees at the Item Equipment Appraisal Office are Hunters and item appraisers.

They are non-combat roles but highly elite. They must graduate from a related major in college and complete a master's degree to become qualified item appraisers.

Their job is to grade items. Think of it like an antique appraisal TV show.

Whoosh.

As the appraiser infused mana, a bright light emerged from the spearhead.

"Wow... Oh! Amazing..."

Exclamations of admiration. Does he like it? Please, let the appraisal value be good.

"I don't know which workshop made it, but it's strange."

"What's strange?"

What's strange? He was anxious.

"Look, I'll infuse mana into this spear."

Whoosh, the light shines. Mana manifestation through the weapon.

"See the spearhead? There are patterns engraved on it."

"Ah!"

"Mana flows through here. Wow! It's a groundbreaking method. Usually, a mana semiconductor circuit made of crystals is inserted inside the spearhead... Is the pattern engraved with crystals? Is there a pattern?"

The appraiser repeatedly infused and withdrew mana.

"Good. Unique. Who made it? This method seems much more efficient. Is it a unique pattern? Can you tell me which workshop made it?"

"...Ah! I don't know well, I bought it second-hand."

"Was it expensive?"

"Um, I guess."

The pattern. Actually, it's a very simple magic circle.

On the Eron continent, the world of mages, where magic is as common as pebbles, even the lowest-grade weapons and equipment must have enchantment magic.

"This leather armor set is the same. I can feel the flow of mana throughout the armor. There are patterns inside too. They are a bit different from the ones on the spearhead. It's interesting."

The weapon has a Sharpness enchantment, and the leather armor has a Lightness enchantment. What's so special about that...

He would be completely amazed if he saw equipment made by dwarves and enchanted by a 7th-class or higher grand mage.

Suddenly!

'Oh!'

This is how it works. He could earn Dimension Contribution Points not only on the Eron continent but also on Earth.

"The results are in. It's a Rare grade. The best quality, of course, for both items!"

"R, Rare... grade?"

Yunho doubted his ears.

"Yes, Rare. It's obvious just by looking. Do you want an appraisal certificate? If you auction it..."

"Ah, no. I'll sell it now."

This level of equipment, if he said he lost it in the mercenary corps, they would just give it to him.

"What is the purchase price?"

"Let me see. Hmm..."

The appraiser focused on calculating the price on the computer.

"If you auction it, you might get a higher price, but the maximum we can offer is... 520 million won. 300 million for the weapon, 220 million for the leather armor. Of course, before tax."

It was a big deal.

What if he was the owner of a 400 trillion won mana iron mine? The billion won in front of him was a true windfall for Yunho.

* * *

Kim Kyung-il, the guild master of Daejeon Myth Guild, was enjoying his days. Today, he attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Mana Science Research Institute in Daejeuk Research Complex.

His seat was the VVIP, the highest protocol. On par with the mayor of Daejeon, and the protocol for the chief prosecutor or court president of Daejeon was one level below him.

The mana iron mine was operating smoothly, and the guild was growing day by day.

All this was thanks to having good friends.

'Friend