You Will Be Blessed If You Do Good Deeds¿-Chapter 130

The outcome that would usually take a lifetime for an ordinary person was achieved in just two months.

All I did was smile at people, engage them kindly, and defeat monsters in critical situations.

This was nothing short of a golden opportunity.

Thanks to that, my condition, which had been worsening ever since I returned from New York, had actually improved.

Achieving this kind of result just by doing "good deeds" while being in a state of social approval.

‘...Though there’s one thing I’m curious about.’

"Jeong Da-on" will have her ability limits strengthened if she engages in behavior deemed inappropriate by societal standards.

This is what I triggered.

If my abilities are increasing this easily just because of the rise in social approval, then what happens if I engage in actions that go against societal standards?

‘Since this was an easily gained stat, the backlash might be far worse.’

It’s just like the time they tried to forcefully recruit me as Yoo Han-ul’s teammate.

Even though I constantly call the system a foolish collective intelligence... the system prioritizes human survival above all.

So far, I’ve been avoiding quests by either provoking the enemy to attack first or using other people’s hands to avoid direct confrontation...

But it’s hard for even me, the demon lord, to predict how the system will react.

That said, I might need to employ more cunning tactics from now on.

‘After all, it’s hard to keep up this "hero" act indefinitely.’

I can never truly be a national hero like Yoo Han-ul.

It’s all just an act for the sake of completing quests.

Han Jae-young laughed, saying I might genuinely become a national hero, but compared to Yoo Han-ul’s standards, I’m still far from it.

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For one, I don’t have people coming to me out of nowhere, begging me to help them like Yoo Han-ul does.

"...Please, listen to my story, Jeong Da-on Hunter!"

...Do I have some sort of prophetic ability?

It was just like the past two months, once again after a dungeon raid with Lee Pyeong-hwa under Shin Ji-eum’s supervision.

"Everyone looks tired today, so how about we disband here instead of going back to the guild?"

Shin Ji-eum smiled brightly as she spoke.

It was already past 6:30 PM.

We had gathered in front of the low-rank dungeon at 8:30 AM, meaning we had been raiding for over 9 hours.

I wasn’t tired since I just cast buffs on Lee Pyeong-hwa or used flashy magic to impress others, but unlike me, Lee Pyeong-hwa, who threw himself into the raid, looked like a zombie.

His hand, which had been wiping off the blood from his sword, was still trembling.

"Are you sure it’s fine? We’re supposed to write the daily work log, though..."

"Yeah, today’s raid was pretty intense. Since I’ve been working so hard, it’s fine to push the work log to tomorrow. If anyone complains, I’ll take the blame."

Shin Ji-eum definitely knew how to handle things smoothly, thanks to her experience.

"Thanks. Then, I’ll head home."

On the other hand, Lee Pyeong-hwa, who would normally have refused with a firm "no" if this kind of offer was made, now accepted the gesture, clearly exhausted.

"Here’s the company card. Take a taxi home. And if you get any seat fees, charge them to this too."

"Thank you..."

"Then, I’m off."

Shin Ji-eum quickly disappeared after checking her wristwatch.

As soon as she was out of sight, Lee Pyeong-hwa slumped down onto the ground without a care, ignoring the dirt.

"I think I might die."

"Human life is surprisingly resilient. Even when it feels like you’re going to die, you usually don’t."

"No, seriously, I think I might actually die..."

Seeing Lee Pyeong-hwa whine like that, I could tell he was really worn out.

But...

‘It was worth it.’

It was just that I was such an abnormal being, but Lee Pyeong-hwa’s progress was remarkable.

‘Maybe it's because he's an A-rank swordsman, or maybe Shin Ji-eum is just that capable.’

Even though he needed to learn basic common sense, I kept wondering why an A-rank swordsman was stuck in a low-rank dungeon for months...

‘His vision is widening.’

When a person first enters battle, their field of vision tends to narrow due to fear, tension, and excitement.

And in low-rank dungeons, they often have to team up with strangers and quickly coordinate.

Since the stats of these hunters weren’t that great, the battles usually turned into chaotic brawls.

At first, Lee Pyeong-hwa struggled in the chaos, but as time went on, he got better at leading and organizing the new hunters he encountered.

At this point, he could easily issue orders, even if they weren’t technically orders, to unfamiliar hunters.

Had he stayed in the military, he would have been a squad leader.

He didn’t realize it, but by constantly dealing with new monsters and managing those around him, his individual abilities were also rapidly growing.

It was quite a hassle.

‘It would be nice if he just stayed as a pawn in my hands.’

Even if someone with potential like him grew stronger, it wouldn’t benefit me.

What if he teams up with Yoo Han-ul later to take down the demon king? That would be a real pain in the ass.

"Even lifting a finger is hard. I don’t think I’ve been this tired since I was preparing for the entrance exams."

Of course, despite his exhaustion, he was still in terrible shape.

He was nearly on the verge of passing out, with his eyes half-closed.

"Stop whining and get going."

I quickly grabbed a taxi and placed Lee Pyeong-hwa in the back seat.

He lifted his blurry eyes to look at me.

"Jeong Da-on, aren’t you going? You don’t have any promises to keep, right?"

"My business is my own. And yes, I do have a promise."

"Stop lying... Yeah, you’re fine on your own. It’s me who has the problem."

Lee Pyeong-hwa mumbled, puffing his cheeks.

Should I smack him?

"...Sorry for dragging you into this. I’ve been doing nothing but low-rank dungeon raids. I’ll work harder... Ah!"

Smack!

Just as he was mumbling nonsense, I slapped him, and his eyes snapped open, filled with fury.

"Jeong Da-on, are you crazy? Why’d you hit me?"

"Just don’t lose focus before we get home. Driver, please start the car."

I quickly wiped my hands on Lee Pyeong-hwa’s clothes before closing the door.

Thankfully, the taxi started immediately.

I was relieved to not have to hear any more nonsense.

It really was a hassle.

With just Jeong Da-jeong alone, it was enough.

"...So, are you planning to keep hiding like this?"

I turned my head.

The person hiding in the alley flinched and peeked their head out.

A plain woman with round eyes that looked weak.

"Ah... I wasn’t trying to hide..."

"Just tell me what you need."

"Please, listen to my story, Jeong Da-on Hunter!"

Then she dropped to her knees with such force it made a loud thud.

Seriously, this is how it goes?

Why me?

...If there were no system quests, I would’ve asked her back.

"...Get up. I don’t know what’s going on, but at least get up first..."

There were still many hunters who ✧ NоvеIight ✧ (Original source) hadn’t disbanded in front of the dungeon. Passersby were staring, surprised.

"If Jeong Da-on Hunter doesn’t help us... No, we might all die!"

The woman’s desperate scream pierced through.

Her words, filled with the implied guilt of someone who might die without my help, were meant to stir my conscience.

And the way she staged the scene to catch the attention of others.

Quest: ‘Doing good deeds brings blessings?’ is in progress.

‘...This is annoying.’

The system message that popped up, noticing my fleeting sense of urgency, was even more irritating.

‘Just when I thought about living a little bit more decently...’

Well, it might be a good opportunity to test something.

I steadied myself and smiled as I extended my hand toward the woman.

"Let’s not do this here. Tell me what’s going on calmly."

"Will you listen to me?"

The woman clasped her hands and looked up at me eagerly.

This scene would surely be captured on someone’s camera.

If that’s the case, I’ll use it.

"What’s the situation?"

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"Why exactly can’t you clear the dungeon? According to the regulations, for a B-rank dungeon bid, there must be at least two B-rank hunters registered in the guild."

"Ah... yes, you’re right."

At the sharp comment, Ham Seo-rin’s eyebrows drooped. She flinched inwardly.

Is she really only twenty years old? Is she already familiar with the raid regulations?

"Actually, it's common practice... but I borrowed the names of some hunters just for the bidding. For dungeons like these, you need to show the investors you have some high-level hunters."

"I see."

"Well, when you're doing business, sometimes you can't help it. But once we clear the dungeon and make some profit, I’m planning to recruit a B-rank hunter immediately. So... please, Jeong Da-on Hunter!"

Ham Seo-rin grabbed my hand desperately.

I flinched slightly, raising my eyebrows, but didn’t pull my hand away.

‘As expected.’

Ham Seo-rin was pleased.

Even though I’m an S-rank Hunter, I’m just twenty years old.

At this age, it's easy to get swept up in the situation, especially for a girl with a sense of justice like me.

She’ll likely turn a blind eye to a little bit of bending the rules.

"This one time, could you please help for the future of low-rank hunters? Please, just this once. Jeong Da-on Hunter is S-rank, so just two or three hours of your time would be more than enough."

What she was asking wasn’t a huge favor. Just two or three hours.

Ham Seo-rin was certain that I would agree to help.

After all, the hand I held was warm, and I hadn’t pulled away.

"Low-rank hunters' future..."

But most importantly, she was still smiling, the same way she had when she asked.

"I really want to help, but... I’m part of the HP Guild as a social service worker, so I can’t just participate in another guild’s raid. According to the procedure, I need to get permission from Guild Leader Han Jae-young first."

But Han Jae-young would never approve.

Ham Seo-rin knew this too.

There was no way a large guild like HP Guild would send its members to a low-rank hunter guild’s raid.

Of course, if she could pay the right price, maybe... but that wasn’t an option for Ham Seo-rin.

"So... can you manage the situation by... well, could you do it secretly?"

Ham Seo-rin spoke hurriedly.

"You can sneak into the dungeon without registering in the roster. If anyone asks, just tell them you were observing the raid from a distance. That way, it wouldn’t violate the social service worker rules."

Jeong Da-on smiled gently.

"So, you want me to enter the dungeon and just 'watch' the raid... Is that what you're asking?"

"Yes! Yes!"

Officially, that’s what it was.

Ham Seo-rin was pleading.

"If you help me just this once... I’ll repay you later. Big time."

"Alright..."

Jeong Da-on tapped her fingers lightly on the table.

The way her fingers moved like she was playing an instrument—Ham Seo-rin couldn’t help but be captivated by the graceful movement.

"Then, shall we make a deal?"

Her voice was almost sweet.

Ham Seo-rin met Jeong Da-on's gaze.

Before she could figure out what was hidden behind that smile, Jeong Da-on smiled once more.

It was an unexpectedly beautiful smile.

"Oh, yes. Yes."

Ham Seo-rin nodded, mesmerized by the smile.

"I will definitely repay you for this kindness later."

When, and how, she didn’t say, but she meant it sincerely.

"Alright."

Jeong Da-on’s smile deepened as she looked at Ham Seo-rin.

"Then, let’s make this deal."