Possessing Nothing Novel (쥐뿔도 없는 회귀)

Chapter 48 - Ogres

"Chimera?"

Baron's eyes widened upon hearing the report. Rudy carefully explained to Baron what had occurred in the forest. As he heard the story Baron examined Lee Sungmin.

Even though he subjugated an ogre chimera single-handedly, Lee Sungmin's body didn't show signs of a single injury.

To be honest, Baron didn't think it was possible for Lee Sungmin to subjugate an ogre by himself. Even as a so-called no-class expert. Even if his talent was genuine, he thought he would be lacking in an actual battle.

That is why Rudy was sent together. But according to the story he heard Rudy didn't interfere, could Lee Sungmin have subjugated an ogre chimera alone? Baron, gazing at Lee Sungmin's face, opened his mouth,

"...I was wrong about you."

"Huh?"

Baron's surprising words made Lee Sungmin tilt his head. Baron rubbed his nose with his hand while frowning his forehead.

"Originally, after you came back from the ogre subjugation, I intended to give you an S-Rank. But since it is an ogre chimera..."

"There shouldn't be any problem raising it to SS-Rank, right?"

Rudy, who was listening, gave his opinion. At that words Baron let out a sight while saying,

"I can't grant an SS-Rank so easily."

"Subjugating an ogre chimera single-handedly should be enough to receive an SS-Rank."

"This isn't a matter I can decide on my own."

Baron took a glance at Lee Sungmin as he said so.

"Of course, the results themselves are sufficient to be given an SS-Rank. However, it is unprecedented to be appointed as an SS-Rank as soon as you join the mercenary guild. So, the matter of granting an SS-Rank isn't something I can decide on my own."

"I don't mind."

Lee Sungmin opened his mouth,

"I expected to be assigned an S-Rank from the start so I don't have any complaints. It won't be a problem raising my rank with the achievements I will accumulate from now on."

"Thank you for understanding."

Baron bowed his head. Upon becoming an SS-Rank one can receive a lot of benefits, but few could see the hard work necessary to reach the SS-Rank. It was necessary to have a lot of accomplishments to raise one's mercenary rank and Lee Sungmin knew that too. Despite an ogre chimera being a strong monster this sort of instant rise to SS-Rank is a sight Baron seldom sees.

"If it is like that for now let's raise it to S-Rank as planned. And then maybe..."

Baron nodded his head after hesitating for a second.

"As Rudy said, subjugating an ogre chimera is worth enough merits to ascend to SS-Rank. It is just that because of many small reasons I can't upgrade your rank at the moment."

"I know."

"I feel sorry that that is the case. Since it is like that... I know! You don't have a place to stay, right? Although we have lodgings on the 4th floor, that itself has many downsides. In that case, I am gonna present you with a house."

"Excuse me?"

"It is a one-story. Opportunely this one is currently empty."

"Opportunely? It is just that no one else wants to touch that useless property you are responsible for."