[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-just-wanted-to-be-a-galactic-hunter-why-am-i-o":3,"chapter-i-just-wanted-to-be-a-galactic-hunter-why-am-i-o-i-just-wanted-to-be-a-galactic-hunter-why-am-i-o-chapter-42":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Just Wanted to Be a Galactic Hunter—Why Am I on the Wanted List?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},990744,1292,"Chapter 42: Respect","i-just-wanted-to-be-a-galactic-hunter-why-am-i-o-chapter-42",42,"\u003Cp>Mr. Loren chuckled lightly with composure. \"No need to be tense, Ms. Isha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At that time, he was suffering from extremely severe injuries, and on top of that, he had been hiding in a trash bin for a long time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This led to him, in a situation where death was certain, also enduring pain that ordinary people could scarcely bear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the end, after entrusting me with the task of delivering the intelligence out of the Dusk Star Domain, he requested that I end his suffering.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing Loren's explanation, Isha frowned on her delicate little face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such an answer clearly exceeded her expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whether you believe it or not, that is the fact of the matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although I believe in the Natural Consciousness and intensely dislike every single one of you from the Energy Department.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please remember, nature equally accepts the soul of every life that reaches its end.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said that, Loren stood up, put on his top hat, gave a slight nod to Investigator Isha who was still deep in thought, and directly took his leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Raven also released the fresh fruit it had been clutching with its talons, flew to Loren's shoulder to land, then turned its head to mock Isha:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Adult human female, you are truly foolish. If my master really intended to be an enemy of your Energy Department.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why would he have delivered the intelligence gathered by that investigator, attracting you natural traitors from the Energy Department?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, the Raven snorted arrogantly and turned its head away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man and the raven left the fourth-floor restaurant just like that, with complete composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Loren returned to his own lounge, he rather calmly closed the lounge door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, leaning his back against the lounge door, he began to chuckle softly and continuously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In all likelihood, the Energy Department would no longer actively provoke Loren in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good acting, Raven.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing his own laughter, Loren, for once, praised the little creature on his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Likewise, my dear master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Raven also let out a long sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Loren could resurrect it, the taste of death was something it wasn't ready to experience again just yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having only recently gained intelligence, it hadn't yet fully experienced this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This vibrant, living world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was reluctant to leave it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most importantly, the energy required to accumulate for a resurrection was no small amount either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially now that Loren had reached the Fifth Tier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would represent an enormous pile of Spirit Stones...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loren took off his top hat and overcoat, hanging them on the coat rack by the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked leisurely to the sofa and sat down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Raven, I have an idea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"?\" The Raven looked at Loren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to have the state of 'Fortune' constantly attached to myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After this experience, Loren felt how wonderful it would be to have 'Fortune' attached at all times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A good idea, but it will consume a lot of energy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then we just need to find more Spirit Stones to devour.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loren provided a simple solution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright. Look into my eyes, Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Raven jumped down from Loren's shoulder, landing on the wooden coffee table in front of the sofa, and gazed into Loren's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bizarre operation between the man and the raven was completed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using its fifth ability, the Raven applied a conditionally triggered 'Fortune' to Loren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as Loren's spirit exists, it will actively trigger 'Fortune'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loren stood up, sensing the state of constantly maintaining 'Fortune' upon himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Loren closed his eyes to feel the consumption brought by this beneficial state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while, Loren opened his eyes, a satisfied smile evident within them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Acceptable, not too great...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To maintain this state continuously and keep his own energy abundant,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the Raven would need to devour a Spirit Stone from time to time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roughly every three hours, it would need to devour one Spirit Stone to keep Loren in his optimal state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go. We'll go downstairs to exchange for some Spirit Stones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loren only had a few Spirit Stones left on him, reserved for use during combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Raven possessed the characteristic of being able to devour Spirit Stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This meant that in battle, as long as Spirit Stones were sufficiently abundant and Loren's spirit could withstand it,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the man and the raven could sustain combat for a very long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the first-floor lobby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the service window, Loren presented his Hunter's license and withdrew the 200 Spirit Stones rewarded by the Association for recommending Ms. Thia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>1 Contribution Point exchanged for two Spirit Stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Loren, all the Contribution Points he possessed were automatically converted into Spirit Stones in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Loren had only ever exchanged for Spirit Stones; it was his absolute necessity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Psychic Ability was a major consumer of Spirit Stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After exchanging all his Contribution Points, Loren was just about to return to his lounge on the third floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Loren's forward footsteps paused for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fifth ability he had applied to the investigator named Isha had been triggered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, during their \"intense\" eye contact, Loren had quietly set two conditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When Isha eliminates Loren's threat level, it will trigger a momentary 'Fortune'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When Isha increases malice towards Loren, it will trigger a momentary 'Misfortune'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This would allow Loren to determine the Energy Department's true attitude towards him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rather than Loren judging based on the other party's demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Double insurance is true insurance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for setting it to trigger only a momentary 'Misfortune' and 'Fortune', that was for concealment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Energy Department people didn't discover that Loren already knew their attitude through his own means,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>in an unfavorable situation, it could buy Loren more time to respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether for escape or combat, Loren preferred to have some preparation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loren's footsteps halted for an instant, then quickly returned to normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leisurely walked towards the elevator in the lobby that led to the third floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isha had triggered a momentary 'Fortune'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This meant the Energy Department had completely abandoned any dangerous ideas about Loren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loren was in a good mood, having managed to trick a behemoth like the Energy Department with a little trick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, this feeling of exhilaration lasted less than 30 seconds in Loren's heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loren's path was blocked once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, Mr. Loren. I am a special correspondent for the Stellar Daily. Could I trouble you for two minutes of your time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man wearing a black suit and retro glasses blocked Loren's way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loren's good mood was interrupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A black Revolver appeared in Loren's hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You'd better give me a reason not to kill you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Loren's threat, this self-proclaimed Stellar Daily reporter remained remarkably calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He extended his right hand, using his middle finger to elegantly adjust his retro glasses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ten minutes, 500 Spirit Stones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, you know, I've always had great respect for journalists.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loren said with a smile and put away the Revolver that had appeared in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>",1172,"2026-06-03T08:20:30.964Z","2026-06-03T08:20:39.668Z",1,"novelbin.me","2626fd8f557acb5c6317b173fdc5fdb7023001d547bcff1e65b495d18e9e98b1","i-just-wanted-to-be-a-galactic-hunter-why-am-i-o-chapter-43","i-just-wanted-to-be-a-galactic-hunter-why-am-i-o-chapter-41",388,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-just-wanted-to-be-a-galactic-hunter-why-am-i-o-cover.jpg"]