The day after returning from the Giant Woodland, Kim Do-Joon was already back at the shop. He had sent Siwelin home, telling her to rest. Then, he prepared for the day’s business alone.0

Although it seemed like he was pushing himself, this was almost like a break for him. Compared to navigating labyrinths, dungeons, or enduring tough training, manning the store wasn’t all that exhausting.0

However, things were a bit different today. There were noticeably more people than usual. After a busy morning, Kim Do-Joon could finally catch a breath in the afternoon.0

“Hey, I'm telling you! It's real!”0

“Stop lying. How could that even be possible? How can the owner be the same guy from the footage?”0

Kim Do-Joon overheard a commotion from outside the shop. Curious, he stood up to check what was happening, assuming it was from customers.0

Outside the store, Lee Dong-Gyu, a C-rank Hunter, was pounding his chest in annoyance. He was a regular at this store. Sure, it was because of the stunning clerk, but that wasn’t the point right now. And yet, his friend, who usually shopped at the big, well-known stores, didn’t seem to get it! 0

“I swear it’s true! I saw the owner watching the store once. I clearly remember him! He is Hunter Kim Do-Joon!”0

“No way. Why would someone like him be running a shop? Come on, it makes no sense!”0

“You’ll see. Just ask the clerk. Then, you’ll know for sure.”0

Still met with disbelief from his friend, Lee Dong-Gyu threw open the door to the shop with a firm resolve.0

Ding—0

“Welcome.”0

As soon as they saw Kim Do-Joon standing behind the counter, both men froze in...0