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Chapter 36




Chapter 36
To have the exact same reaction no matter what I feed him, is he a machine?
In fact, could the man in front of me not be the hunter Ki Yuhyeon but a humanoid robot? If he’s not a robot, how could he be satisfied every single time?
"
Why are you doing that?"
"No, it’s nothing
"
There’s nothing I can do. I’ll back off today and try again next time.
If giving him any drink results in the same outcome, there might be another reason.
More than anything, I wanted to taste the café mocha that smelled so sweet.
Putting aside my disappointment, I picked up my portion of the café mocha. The chocolate sauce made from the fruit of the hellish something was rich and delicious.
Then, I suddenly thought of the Dark Ether item.
Since Ki Yuhyeon is also a hunter, maybe he knows something.
I haven’t obtained the item yet. With a sense of desperation, I approached Ki Yuhyeon, who was drinking his cafĂ© mocha.
"Mr. Yuhyeon, there’s something I want to ask."
"Yes? What is it?"
"Do you know about the Dark Ether item? I’m looking for a place to get it."
Ki Yuhyeon was startled.
Click. He put down his cafĂ© mocha cup, which he hadn’t finished yet.
When he looked up, his expression was so cold it seemed like he had turned into a different person. Just like when he broke the concrete brick.
With a menacing air, as if he could shatter my head or the café mocha cup, Ki Yuhyeon asked,
"Why are you looking for it?"
"Because
 I need it for something."
I wanted to explain why I needed it and ask for help, but I couldn’t because the system blocked me every time I mentioned the dungeon in Suwon or anything related to the regression.
"By the way, I haven’t asked what class of hunter you are, Mr. Yi."
His sharp gaze swept over me. Slightly nervous due to the sudden change in atmosphere, I answered truthfully.
"Huh? I’m a cafĂ© owner."
"No, I mean your hunter class."
"I said I’m a cafĂ© owner."
"Ah
 I didn’t ask about your job."
"But I just said I’m a cafĂ© owner."
"
Alright. If you don’t want to answer."
I felt incredibly wronged.
I only told the 100% truth!
Feeling indignant, I glared at Ki Yuhyeon.
I had no intention of telling others about my skills.
The 'Café in My Hands' skill, which allows me to give special effects to coffee, turned out to be a good skill.
My name: Yi Reul
Class: Café Owner (F) (Lv.5)
Health 100/100, Energy 100/100
Strength: 20(+10), Intelligence: 12, Agility: 11, Luck: 12
※ Strength increased by 10 due to the achievement 'Guardian of the World Tree.'
Even though I reached level 5, my F-class status remains at the bottom.
It’s said that the sum of Strength, Intelligence, Agility, and Luck should be at least 400 to enter a dungeon. The cut-off for a somewhat useful hunter is 500.
But for me, even if I add them all up

‘Sigh
’
I won’t calculate it because it’s too sad.
Being an F-class hunter with a water body but the ability to make buff and recovery coffee is a perfect combination for exploitation.
There have been several news reports of production-class hunters being exploited through dirty contracts.
It’s not hard to imagine becoming a coffee-making slave due to a bad contract. I absolutely don’t want that to happen.
However, Ki Yuhyeon doesn’t seem like someone who would spread rumors. If he knows about the Dark Ether item, I want to ask for his help.
No, that’s just an excuse.
I felt wronged for being suspected even after revealing my hunter class. What’s wrong with being a cafĂ© owner?
"So, your hunter class is a café owner!"
"
What?"
Ki Yuhyeon responded with a blank look. I had never seen him with such a dazed expression.
"That coffee was made with my skill. Making coffee is my skill."
"Making coffee?"
Ki Yuhyeon picked up the coffee cup in front of him and examined it. The café mocha, which he had only sipped a few times, gently swayed.
I quickly extracted an espresso and made an Americano in front of him.
Ki Yuhyeon’s intense gaze was a bit uncomfortable, but fortunately, my hands moved perfectly thanks to the skill.
"Yes, like this."
I put the cup down with a thud and continued.
"Coffee made this way has special effects. It gives various buffs and recovery effects when you drink it."
"
."
"Mr. Yuhyeon?"
"
."
Ki Yuhyeon still had a dazed look. Then, he silently finished the remaining café mocha.
The status of the café mocha I just checked was as follows.
[CafĂ© Mocha (★★★☆☆)
Condition: Good (Remaining Time: 00:30:00)
Effect: Recovery speed increases by 200%.]
So, even if he drank the café mocha, it would be hard to immediately notice the effect outside a dungeon.
However, Ki Yuhyeon briefly stared into space and then his expression hardened. From the direction of his gaze, it seemed he was checking his status window or the coffee’s description.
Then, he slowly let out a low sigh.
"Unbelievable
 Such an absurd thing."
"It’s true."
"I’ve never seen anyone give recovery effects to coffee."
"Of course, it’s a skill only I can use."
"The existence of such a skill is incredible."
Ki Yuhyeon looked genuinely shocked.
I’m glad he believes me, but
 to that extent? I thought it was a good skill, but is it really that surprising?
His next words were far beyond my expectations.
"Shouldn’t you charge more for such coffee?"
"
What?"
For reference, the price of a cafĂ© mocha is 3 rubies. I just decided between 2 and 3 rubies after some hesitation. Honestly, it doesn’t seem that cheap

Ki Yuhyeon shook his head.
"No, the ability to recover without the risk of potion addiction is revolutionary. At this price, it’s practically free."
"Even if you drink a lot, you can get caffeine addiction."
"
Caffeine addiction?"
His look said, ‘What’s the problem with that?’
"Caffeine addiction is more difficult than you think."
You can’t sleep, and your head aches. It’s an experience I never want to go through again.
"Still, it’s the same. You can recover twice as much."
"Wow
"
According to Ki Yuhyeon, if you can recover by drinking coffee, the efficiency is twice that of using only potions.
Considering how many items are consumed to increase efficiency during dungeon runs, it’s an incredible effect.
Moreover, efficient recovery potions are expensive. In comparison, this price is negligible.
Hmm, I see.
"Whyouuung (Do you understand now, human)?"
I don’t know why this cat is smirking. It’s a better skill than I thought.
"Why are you here?"
"Huh?"
It was an unexpected question.
Can’t I be here? This is my shop and home.
"In a remote place like this, if you advertised that your coffee has recovery effects and opened a shop in a bustling area, you could make a lot of money."
"But
 I don’t want to work that hard."
"Ah."
Ki Yuhyeon let out a short exclamation. His reaction, which showed he didn’t understand at all, made me feel a bit distant from him.
"If you advertise the coffee’s effects and open a shop in a bustling area, you’ll have to keep working."
Since I have to use my skill to make the coffee, even if I hire part-timers, making the coffee is my responsibility.
It goes against my goal of working less and resting more in this life. I have no intention of doing such a thing.
If a customer happens to find this cafĂ©, drinks the coffee, and is satisfied, that’s enough.
A shop known only to a few people. You know, like that.
"Whyou (Isn’t this shop unknown to everyone now)?
"
‘Now is not the time for the cat to butt in.’
"Whyouung
"
I was petting Mieum’s thick belly when Ki Yuhyeon’s voice came.
"Indeed, it’s better to keep your skill a secret."
His voice, devoid of any smile, was enough to make me anxious.
Hmm, I need to be more careful. With renewed determination, I decided to be more cautious, and Ki Yuhyeon asked me,
"But I’ve never heard of such a class. How did you awaken to it?"
"That’s
."
It’s embarrassing to say that I kept answering ‘I want to rest’ in the psychological test and ended up like this. I evaded the question with vague words.
"It just happened."
"Just
 happened?"
"Y-Yeah, just happened! The system notification rang, and my class was decided."
"Whyou (You really can’t lie)
."
I could feel Mieum’s pitying gaze on the back of my head.
Wait, why am I explaining myself to this guy? I quickly changed my stance and asked him.
"Then, what’s your class, Mr. Yuhyeon? How did you awaken?"
"
."
"
."
"Are you looking for the Dark Ether item to make this coffee?"
This guy just changed the subject, didn’t he?
Whatever, I’ll let it slide this time.
"Something like that."
I felt stifled, unable to say that I needed it to save a friend. But I hope he believes me.
"I can’t explain in detail
 but I really need it."
"
I understand for now."
Ki Yuhyeon, who had been deep in thought, let out a long sigh and continued.
"I don’t know where the Dark Ether item is. It’s been a long time since the last Dark Attribute dungeon appeared. Even then, there were troublemakers in between."
Ah, I know this story.
Recalling what I heard from Jina, I quickly answered.
"The Silk Crowns, right?"
"Yes. They’ve been involved in black market trades recently. They’re foolish, but they’ll be dealt with soon."
His black eyes flashed coldly for a moment.
But it was very brief. He softened his expression.
"However, I know someone who is well-informed about items. He might know."
"Really?"
Ki Yuhyeon mentioned an item crafting hunter.
He used to lead a famous item crafting workshop but is now in seclusion. Since he has handled various items, he might have the information.
I had a hunch. It felt like the game notification [Gather information on the Dark Ether item 3/3 ☞ Completed] appeared.
A reclusive item crafter, he must have a lot of information. In movies, the secluded master always helps the protagonist. The legendary reclusive master.
Finally, I found a lead.
"If you wish, I can introduce you."
"Thank you, I would really appreciate it."
I nodded, filled with hope.