TUFMSU 05

CHAPTER 05

The Only-Rank Scent Master Who Became Seong-su’s Uncle

: The Inexperienced Uncle and the Sorrowful Niece

In just a few hours, my shoulders had become heavier than anyone else’s in this world.

“Is this what it means to bear the responsibility of a head of household?”

At first, I had only saved the child because I didn’t want to see her die in the hands of a filthy giant.

After that, I planned to report it to the Association because the child’s parents were far too powerful.

But now, because the Earth’s ruler had forcibly assigned me a World Quest, I had no choice but to raise Baekho properly.

Otherwise, the entire nation called Korea would disappear.

“This is just too much!”

After organizing the situation in my head, I checked my own changes.

Name: Jang Dori
Age: 25

First Job: Fragrance Artisan Blessed by God
Second Job: Godfather – NEW

Rank: C+

Strength: E
Stamina: D
Agility: D
Skill: C+
Mana: C
Luck: C

What used to simply say “job” had changed significantly.

If I were an influencer seeking fame, I would have made this public immediately.

But in order to safely raise Baekho, I had to hide this information at all costs.

“At this point, I can’t even trust the Association… I don’t know what those higher-ups might do.”

With the fate of the nation at stake, there was no one I could trust except myself.

Even if I told the government, it was doubtful they would help me.

If they didn’t interfere, I should consider myself lucky.

“There’s no choice but to raise her in hiding!”

But even that wasn’t a perfect solution.

If it were discovered that I was hiding a monster from a White Gate, I would be tried in an international court.

In the worst case, I could hide in the Paradise of Life, but that was truly a last resort.

“Then…”

After much thought, I came up with a plan.

“I need to become a Grand Master.”

It was the title and position given to the strongest hunter on Earth.

It had been created by the international organization, the UN.

They had made several attempts to prevent hunters from becoming criminals.

Even D-rank hunters gained abilities that made them difficult to see as normal humans.

In the past, they tried to prevent crime by granting benefits to S-rank hunters who acted as enforcers of society.

But even that was not perfect, which led to the creation of the Grand Master system.

The selection criteria were “achievements beneficial to humanity.”

Just being nominated as a candidate granted enormous benefits, and becoming a Grand Master brought unimaginable privileges.

One could have S-rank hunters as bodyguards.

And within UN member states, one would be treated like a national leader.

Among these privileges was the ability to change international law.

“That means even the monster policies regarding White Gates can be changed.”

If I became a Grand Master, I could solve everything.

Even little Baekho.

Even the World Quest.

Even my ambition of living a successful life.

Holding the sleeping cub Baekho in my arms, I looked around.

“There are more traces than I thought.”

Although the primitive giants had devastated the area, traces of us remained everywhere—my footprints, Baekho’s claw marks, and shed fur.

“Since the forest is completely gone, sooner or later the Enforcement Division of the Hunter Association and those Explosion Guild bastards will find this place.”

Since hiding my identity was the priority, I used my Superhuman Sense of Smell to track all our traces.

Then I opened a portal connected to the Paradise of Life and sent all traces there.

Whoosh—

After an hour of erasing everything, I took one last look at the ruined forest and headed toward the paradise filled with flowers.

Paradise of Life

Holding the peacefully sleeping Baekho in my arms, I looked around the flower fields.

A question arose in my mind.

“Did the ruler of Earth give me this quest because they knew I had this paradise?”

The Paradise of Life was the perfect place to hide Baekho.

Unlike Earth, there was no one here to worry about her running around freely.

No climate anxiety from global warming.

No air pollution from fine dust.

With clean oceans and abundant forests, her immunity would not weaken.

There were many other uses as well.

“For minerals and oil resources, I’d need workers… that requires a company and employees, so that’s on hold for now. I should focus on making perfumes to earn funds.”

Thinking through business plans, I headed toward my wooden perfume workshop.

Creak—

Opening the door, a mix of fragrances filled the room.

The walls were lined with perfume bottles and tools.

I took out a woven brown basket from the corner.

I placed a blanket inside and gently laid Baekho down.

“She’ll be asleep for a while.”

While she slept, I thought about what I needed for raising her.

This place was excellent naturally, but lacked practical facilities.

Then I opened another space leading to Earth and confirmed the effect of the Paradise.

Fwoosh!

“Just as expected, I can go back home instantly.”

Wherever I was on Earth, I could return to the Paradise of Life—and vice versa.

However, only to places I had visited before.

Just in case, I tried visualizing Jeju Island, but no portal opened.

So I headed to a department store I had visited before to buy necessary items.

One hour after Dori left

Rustle—

Baekho, having mostly recovered her energy, slowly opened her eyes.

She stretched her large paws and yawned widely.

Still half-asleep, she looked around blankly.

Then she suddenly became alert.

‘Huh?!’

Her first emotion was fear.

Although she possessed the power of a C-rank boss monster, she was still a child.

This feeling of separation was identical to when she first lost her parents.

Before crossing the White Gate, Baekho had been with her parents.

They were humanoid tiger-like beings with long white hair, clear blue eyes, noble clothing, pale skin, and fluffy round ears.

They fled through a burning forest while carrying her.

Her father fought off waves of giants while her mother held her tightly.

The world around them was collapsing into chaos.

Eventually, her mother opened a gate to another world so her child could survive.

They had no choice but to send her away.

“We will find you.”
“We will come back.”

Separated, the child was thrown through the gate.

On Earth, Baekho remembered only one thought:

“Survive until my parents come.”

But that resolve began to weaken when she met someone else.

Jang Dori.

He had saved her from death, fed her, and protected her.

Little by little, her frozen resolve melted.

And now—

“Kyaaaang!!!”

She cried out, calling for him.

But there was no response in the vast Paradise of Life.

She cried harder, remembering her separation from her parents.

Meanwhile

I had spent almost all my money buying supplies.

About 60% of them were for Baekho.

While unpacking, a message appeared before my eyes.

[The effect of the legendary job “Godfather” has activated.]

“What is this now?!”

This had never happened before.

Normally, abilities only activated when the user intended them.

Then another message appeared:

[S-rank job exclusive skill, “Child’s Cry,” acquired.]
[Shows the appearance of someone who needs you.]

Suddenly, an image appeared in my mind.

A crying Baekho.

Without hesitation, I rushed into the bathroom and opened a portal to the Paradise of Life.

Arriving at the workshop, I dropped everything and ran to the child.

I immediately picked her up.

“Alright, alright. I’m here now, stop crying.”

But she only cried harder, as if accusing me of abandoning her.

Her scent of distress and tears filled the air.

I realized again how difficult raising a child was.

“Aigoo… who made our little tiger cry like this?”

Despite comforting her, she bit my arm lightly and continued crying.

She was trying, in her own way, to say:

Don’t leave me alone again.

So I imitated the one caretaker I remembered from my orphanage days.

“There, there… were you that sad?”

I patted her gently and wiped her tears.

Then I wrapped her in a blanket like a baby.

After about five minutes, she began pressing her soft paws against my cheek.

‘She really is like a cat.’

Soon she began “making biscuits” on my face.

Then a realization struck me.

“Ah! You don’t have a name…”

She didn’t respond.

There was no record of a name.

So I asked:

“What did your parents call you?”

Still no answer.

Maybe her name had been sealed or hidden.

Eventually, I had to name her myself.

“Since you’re a white tiger… your family name will be ‘Baek’… and your name…”

Looking at the tree rings in the workshop ceiling, I found inspiration.

“Yurang… how about Baek Yurang?”

“Kraang!”

Her body glowed briefly.

The system confirmed:

[Baek Yurang has recognized you as her guardian.]

She licked my cheek happily.

Then another message appeared:

[SSS-rank job skill “Gratitude and Trust” acquired.]

A status window appeared:

Name: Baek Yurang
Trust toward you: 250
Affection toward you: 250

“Not bad… these numbers are pretty high.”

This skill would be essential.

Because she would grow stronger than I could easily handle.

She needed trust in me—or she might cause uncontrollable trouble.

Then another presence reacted.

[“Earth Lord” applauds your actions.]

They really keep showing up…

Soon another reward arrived.

A syringe item.

Name: Immigrant Vaccine Injection (S+)

A vaccine to prevent Earth diseases.

I decided not to use it immediately.

Instead, I gave Yurang something else.

A catnip-like tree.

“Here, I bought you something nice!”

“Waaang!”

She immediately attacked it and hugged it tightly.

While she was distracted, I quickly administered the vaccine.

“Alright… done!”

But she realized something and began crying again.

“Waaang! Waaang!”

To calm her, I held her close and massaged her neck where the vaccine had been injected.

Rub rub rub…

“Please work well…”

And once again, she cried softly in my arms.

“Waaang…”