Chapter 4: The Slime That Cleaned My Room

“Oh….”

Articles, community posts, and countless comments.

“All of them are about me?”

— [No way lololol I heard the original record for Chaos Tower 1st floor was 1 hour 27 minutes, but 2 minutes? How is that possible??]

— [Did he awaken as some kind of SSSS-class or something]

‘Is that even a thing?’

‘Who knows lol but if not, it doesn’t make sense lolololol’

‘How’s the reaction online?’

Most people are shocked.

But.

There are still some who seem unconvinced.

— [Is that really such a big deal? Can’t you just level up, come back down, and push through????]

— [Looks like an overreaction….]

— [I bet those Hunter guys are hyping themselves up lolololol]

Hmmmm.

An overreaction, huh?

Just level up and push through?

They have no idea.

“That’s not as easy as you think.”

Chaos Tower records only count the first time.

If you clear the same floor again?

The record doesn’t remain.

I was about to kindly share the info I searched up yesterday….

Huh?

There’s already a bunch of comments.

A ton of them, in fact.

Interest

— [If you don’t know, shut up lolololol]

— [Info) The Chaos Tower record only counts the first clear on each floor. So, whoever cleared it did it at level 1]

— [Yeah, you think people are surprised for no reason….]

— [There are always those who think they’re the only smart ones lolololololol]

Man, it’s brutal.

Anyway.

The conclusion is: it’s a crazy record.

There’s a rumor the person who cleared the Cheongra Dungeon is the same guy

Makes sense, the timing lol

Wow, I’m really curious what kind of awakening he got….

Just looking at it, it must be something flashy lololol Like Sword God, Archmage, stuff like that??

Huh?

Nope.

I’m the Labor Management Office Head, you know?

Well, anyway.

It’s fascinating.

People I’ve never even seen are talking about me.

At this rate, aren’t I going to get photographed on the street someday?

People asking for autographs and all that?

Letting my imagination run wild.

“Ugh, just thinking about it gives me goosebumps.”

A perfectly ordinary young man and average citizen, Yoon Hajun.

Too much attention is overwhelming.

Everything in moderation is best.

So.

“Decision. I’ll keep it a secret that it’s me for now.”

For how long?

Hmm…..

As long as possible.

There’s no such thing as a real secret in this world.

Even if people find out one day, at least after I’ve gotten used to it….

How do I get used to it?

Gotta go to a Dungeon.

“Let’s go.”

[Current Hunters Explaining Just How Crazy a 2-Minute Chaos Tower 1st Floor Clear Is]

Huh?

That looks interesting….

Maybe just read that one?

[Why Today’s Updated Records Are Ridiculous]

[Breaking News) The Hunter world is shocked, and the Awakening Management Bureau is in disbelief at the new record]

Hmm.

Just one more?

Just one more….

“Damn, it’s already 8 o’clock.”

I swear I only meant to read one post….

But suddenly, time just flew by—whoosh.

The internet really is dangerous.

***

Time to get up.

Current time: 8 AM.

Normally?

Clack, clack, clack.

I’d be deep into work by now.

On days off?

I’d sleep all day.

The problem is.

“How could I possibly sleep right now?”

I suddenly awakened.

Articles popped up online.

My heart’s pounding—no way I can sleep.

So, time to move.

Where to?

To a Dungeon!

Yoon Hajun.

A freshly awakened newbie as of yesterday.

How do other Hunters find Dungeons?

Of course I have no idea.

But does that mean I can’t go?

Nope.

Not a chance.

“I definitely saw it yesterday.”

Swipe, the Labor Management Office screen.

Labor Management Office (Temporary)

[Dispatch Worker]

Dungeon

[Fixed Team Management (Locked)]

[Request (Locked)]

[Worksite Exploration (Locked)]

[Unlock Additional Features]

[Management]

There it is.

‘[Dispatch Worker] – Tower’ sends workers directly to the Tower.

What about ‘[Dispatch Worker] – Dungeon’?

Obviously, it’s for sending them to Dungeons.

But which Dungeon?

Tap, and it pops up.

Available Dungeons for Dispatch

Hungry Wolf Den – F-class

Spider Queen’s Nest – C-class

Small Spider Den – F-class

Corrupted Giant’s Tomb – B-class

That’s a lot.

Thankfully, I see several F-class Dungeons.

For now, sending them to an F-class Dungeon should be fine.

“This is sweet!”

The more I know, the more insane the convenience.

Just the Dispatch Worker function alone is this sweet.

What about the other functions?

[Fixed Team Management]

[Request]

[Worksite Exploration]

Request, Worksite Exploration.

Just from the names, you can tell they’re great features!

But the best is definitely.

[Fixed Team Management]

“I’ve got a good feeling about this.”

My laborer’s intuition is screaming.

If I unlock this function?

I’ll be able to summon the workers I want, for sure.

But how do I unlock it?

They’re all locked….

With a sigh, I click it.

Ding!

[Insufficient Unique Skill Grade]

[Required Grade – Bronze]

What the.

Unique Skill Grade?

Ah, could it be.

[Name: Yoon Hajun (Lv. 2) / Republic of Korea]

[Job: Labor Management Office Head]

[Unique Skill: Worker Summon (Grade – Iron)]

Yep.

It’s clear as day.

(Grade – Iron)

‘How do I raise this?’

I tilt my head in thought.

“Oh?”

This time, the Unlock Additional Features tab glowed faintly.

‘Is that a hint?’

Might as well click it.

[Mission Unlock – 10 Lower-grade Magic Stones]

Nice!

That’s it.

“I get it. 10 pieces, huh? That’s 200,000 won?”

200,000 won.

Normally, I wouldn’t make that much even after working all day.

I could use it, sure.

But I’d probably agonize over it for a while.

But now?

“That’s nothing.”

Yesterday’s earnings.

25 Lower-grade Magic Stones.

That’s 500,000 won.

So 10 pieces?

No need to hesitate.

Absolutely yes.

[Confirm]

Clicked.

Ding!

[Mission Unlocked]

[A new mission has arrived.]

Something new popped up.

A new feature unlocked.

Mission.

What’s the first mission?

[New Mission]

Complete 1 Worker Summon for Daily Life Purposes (0/1)

Huh.

Worker for daily life purposes?

What’s that….

***

At any rate, it won’t be the Orcs, Goblins, or Arthur I saw yesterday.

Those guys are obviously for combat.

But if it’s for daily life, do they clean or cook for you?

“That would be pretty convenient.”

Worker Summon for daily life purposes.

I checked if there was a separate option, but there isn’t.

So how do I summon them?

After a moment’s thought.

“Well, I’ll figure it out as I go.”

Yoon Hajun, quick to give up on things that don’t work.

No point in banging your head against a wall.

For now, just enjoy the moment.

How?

By heading to a Dungeon, of course.

“Let’s go.”

The house is too cramped, so—up to the rooftop.

Carefully looking around.

Okay.

No one’s here.

Then, let’s try summoning.

“Worker Summon.”

[Summoning a worker!]

[Grade – Iron]

[Summon Range: All mid- and lower-grade targets]

Flash!

A burst of light.

They’re here.

“Chwik!”

Orcs again.

“Are these the guys from yesterday?”

I ask.

“Chwik! Chwik!”

They shake the Magic Stones in their hands and greet me enthusiastically.

Oh, it’s them.

Reliable enough.

[Manual Mode] → [Auto Mode]

Switch the setting.

“Chwik! Chwik! Chwik!”

While the Orcs do their warm-ups, I open the door—perfect.

Now, time for a choice.

[Dispatch Worker]

[Tower]

[Dungeon]

Tower or Dungeon.

The decision?

“Definitely Dungeon first.”

You can only enter the Tower once per day.

It’s best to max out your specs before going in.

Of course, only if your abilities can keep up.

So, what about the Labor Management Office Head’s ability?

[At your current grade, you can summon up to twice per day.]

Twice a day.

‘If I raise my grade, maybe more?’

Well, no rush. Two times a day is plenty for now.

[Dispatch Worker]

***

Dungeon

[Would you like to enter Hungry Wolf Den – F-class?]

No.

I’m not going in….

Just leaving the door open.

“Chwik! Chwik!”

The Orcs, now shouting their safety slogans, slip inside.

[Workers are entering the Dungeon.]

[Auto-hunting begins.]

Nice.

Auto-hunting!

That’s the stuff.

How long will it take this time?

A moment later.

“Chwik!”

[Dungeon cleared.]

[Auto-hunting ended.]

Second Dungeon clear, complete.

How long did it take?

[Clear Time – 00:09:37]

Insane.

Even faster than yesterday.

It was a big deal when I cleared it in 13 minutes, but now 9 minutes?

“Chwik! Chwik!”

Whoa, look at all that sweat.

They must’ve really pushed themselves.

If they worked hard?

Time to pay up.

But what’s their daily wage again?

[Worker Resume]

[Name: Orc Group (5) / Lower-grade]

[Specialty: None]

[Daily Wage: 2 Lower-grade Magic Stones]

Ah, 2 pieces.

Yesterday I gave them 5….

No wonder they were so motivated.

***

“Whatever! You worked hard, so with the bonus, it’s 5 pieces!”

“Chwiiiiik!”

“See you next time.”

“Chwik!”

Flash!

With a burst of light, the Orcs clock out.

As for Yoon Hajun?

Time for another run.

“I really want to try the Tower… Where can I get a High-Grade Worker Trial Ticket?”

Maybe it’s because I got a taste of the higher grade.

I don’t want to send lower-grade workers to the Tower.

Maybe if I get a mid-grade.

Okay, decided.

If I get a mid-grade, I’ll send them to the Tower.

So.

“Worker Summon.”

[Summoning a worker!]

[Grade – Iron]

[Summon Range: All mid- and lower-grade targets]

Who will it be this time?

Curious….

Flash!

“Huh? Why is there nothing—”

Squelch.

Huh?

Squelch?

Something’s making noise below….

I peek down.

Squelch.

Something jelly-like is squirming around.

“Uh…, Slime?”

Oh.

Guess that’s a yes.

It’s squirming enthusiastically.

Squelch, squelch.

Kind of cute, actually.

But can it fight?

Not sure I trust it….

Ah.

Wait.

Come to think of it, I was skeptical about the Orcs at first, too.

Maybe it’ll fight just fine.

Hmm.

Nodding, click.

[Manual Mode] → [Auto Mode]

I was about to open the Dungeon when….

Huh?

It’s moving?

“Hey, where are you going?”

Of course, no answer.

It just keeps going.

Where to?

Squelch.

Down the stairs, then down again.

All the way to the first floor.

And then even further down.

To the semi-basement studio.

“That’s my place, you know?”

Correct.

I didn’t even open the door, but it slipped right through the crack.

Beep beep beep—!

I hurried in after it.

“What the—why are there so many? Where did they all come from?”

Dozens of Slimes are moving around.

Squelch under the bed.

Squelch behind the fridge.

Even the sink?

Squelch.

They bustle around, then gather together as one.

And then.

[Work complete.]

[Would you like to clock out the worker?]

Already?

I take a look.

“Whoa….”

My house is sparkling.

All the dust that had piled up is gone.

Even the food waste I was planning to throw out is gone.

‘Huh?’

‘They even did the dishes?!’

‘Is this the power of daily life purpose workers?’

This is amazing….

And the pay is cheap, too.

[Worker Resume]

[Name: Slime / Lower-grade]

[Specialty: None]

[Daily Wage: 1 Lower-grade Magic Stone]

Just 1 piece?

This is a steal.

I can easily give that.

“Here.”

Flash!

And just like that, the Slime clocks out.

A new message pops up.

[Mission Complete!]

Mission.

In other words, a quest.

‘If I cleared it?’

There should be a reward.

What could it be?

[Mission Complete!]

[Daily Life Purpose Worker Summon 1 Time Complete (1/1)]

[Reward]

Unique Skill Experience

Daily Worker Summon Reset Ticket

“Nice!”

First, Unique Skill Experience.

So, missions really do raise it.

Experience bar?

I can see it.

[(1/5)]

Since it went up by 1 this time.

In theory, 5 times for a grade up!

Not bad.

And the next reward.

[Daily Worker Summon Reset Ticket]

Just like it says, resets summon count.

If I use it now?

I can summon two more times.

And lastly, the next mission!

[New Mission]

Total Worker Summons 5 Times (4/5)

This one’s even easier.

Just need to summon once more.

Wonder what the reward will be.

***

“Would be nice to get a High-Grade Worker Trial Ticket….”

Thought there was no way to get one.

But seeing the Summon Reset Ticket, maybe there’s hope.

‘If I get one?’

‘I’ll send them straight to the Tower.’

For now.

[Daily Worker Summon Reset]

[02]

Refill the count.

And summon, right away.

“Kuoooh!”

This time, a Troll appeared.

Grade?

[Worker Resume]

[Name: Troll (2) / Lower-grade]

[Specialty: None]

[Daily Wage: 2 Lower-grade Magic Stones]

Dang.

Still lower-grade.

You guys are headed to the Dungeon.

Sent them to an F-class Dungeon again.

As expected, it was over in a flash.

[F-class Dungeon Clear Success!]

[Clear Time – 00:10:33]

And with five summons done.

Another mission complete!

[Mission Complete!]

[Total Worker Summons 5 Times (5/5)]

[Reward]

[Unique Skill Experience]

[New Feature Added: Monitoring]

[High-Grade Worker Trial Ticket]

“There it is!”

High-Grade Worker Trial Ticket!

‘With this?’

I can go to the Tower.

Now that it’s decided, let’s do it.