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Episode 36 Ground Zero (1)
Of course, from Kang-hoo’s perspective, it seems like a fabrication, but from Jang Si-hwan’s perspective, it’s a smooth ride.
Now, hunters from the Fortuna Guild can freely come and go from Seoul without having to worry about being noticed.
This is because the agreement on mutual cooperation and comprehensive exchange is in fact no different from a guild union or alliance.
There is no reason to find it strange that Jang Si-hwan helps Casey in times of emergency, or vice versa.
In this way, Jang Si-hwan narrows the physical and psychological distance between himself and the other thirteen star members.
After the groundwork is done, everyone moves as one body later.
Upon seeing this, people began to see the Alliance as one giant ‘hero army’ rather than questioning its authenticity.
This is Jang Si-hwan’s big picture.
To be exact, it is the original author’s own karma for setting the stage for the main character, Jang Si-hwan…
‘In the original, it couldn’t have been such a thrilling scene.’
Kang-hoo bit his lower lip.
The main character, Jang Si-Hwan, has been recognized by Casey Rex, one of America’s named hunters!
Look! The main character in the novel you’re reading is this great! That was the meaning behind the scene.
From Shin Kang-hoo’s perspective, it seemed like a grand plan by evil men, and it couldn’t be more uncomfortable.
I feel like rushing in and breaking the board right away. It’s such an unpleasant combination.
‘Seoul is tricky in one way or another.’
Seoul, where even mercenary activities were not permitted, had to be under the jurisdiction of the Purification Guild at all costs.
A workaround would be to work for the Hunter Police Department, but a government agency isn’t a good option.
All actions are recorded, making covert activities impossible. Furthermore, the things you can do are limited.
And in a bigger picture, the Hunter Police Department in Seoul is essentially the 2nd Platoon of the Purification Guild.
‘I don’t want to get too deeply connected to the Purification Guild, but I’d like to contribute a little bit to the appropriate benefits.’
There is one major issue that will be addressed under the leadership of the Purification Guild in the near future.
This is a guide to the large dungeon called ‘Hell of Judgment’.
This is the only issue where mercenaries are recruited from outside, as it is a large-scale raid that mobilizes as many as 1,000 people.
This leaves room for outsiders to scout talent.
Moreover, since the Hell of Judgement dungeon was owned by the Purification Guild, there was no particular issue that could cause conflict.
Kang-hoo thought about submitting an application for participation here.
Because it is a concept of a very large dungeon, there are many mid-bosses and many secret terrains inside.
In the original, it was also a dungeon that Jang Si-hwan always had fun in whenever his growth was hindered.
In other words, if you change the perspective, Kang-hoo also has many areas where he can benefit, because he knows a lot.
Gulp- gulp-.
Kang-hoo just drank a large can of coffee he bought at a convenience store.
Maybe it was because it was a 500ml canned coffee that had been enlarged, but even after drinking two sips, there was still plenty of capacity left.
at that time.
“You’re not from Seoul, are you?”
Suddenly a woman’s voice was heard from behind.
Since Kang-hu had no connections in Seoul, he couldn’t believe that it was the voice of someone he knew.
There was a slight awkwardness in his husky, low-pitched voice.
Is it like the feeling of a foreigner speaking Korean fluently?
I turned my head just in case, and it was a familiar face.
‘Whey protein.’
When I met Ahn Young-ho the other day, Yoo Cheong-hwa naturally recalled his face and name.
She is Chinese, a member of the Thirteen Stars and a skill copyer.
The reason I immediately realized that she was Yu Cheong-hwa was simple.
A black blouse that reveals the sternum.
A red rose tattoo extending from the collarbone to the upper chest.
Even the small star-shaped tattoos beneath each eye were her signature mark.
Red colored hair, red lipstick, red jacket, red pants.
And high heels.
The dress code was also red, which was definitely Yu Cheong-hwa’s taste.
“What’s going on?”
Kang-hoo answered in a cheeky manner.
Yoo Cheong-hwa probably didn’t know who he was and wouldn’t have spoken to him.
Because I have no contact with her whatsoever.
If you get flustered or overreact here, it will only cause more unnecessary suspicion.
“It just feels like a hunter from another country. Hunters who are mostly in Seoul don’t look closely at the scoreboard.”
“okay.”
I nodded, thinking that was true.
Certainly, Kang-hoo was closely watching the news from Seoul.
“Seoul, isn’t it boring? The cost of living is murderous, and wherever you go, only the rich eat the same things.”
That’s true, but it made me laugh to think of it coming from Yoo Cheong-hwa’s mouth.
He’s the one who secretly hides behind the scenes and benefits from the Purification Guild, but he’s the one who takes all the benefits.
Definitely fluent in Korean.
If you can get rid of the slight sense of awkwardness in his speech, you wouldn’t be wrong to think of him as Korean.
My gaze naturally turned to Yu Qinghua. At the same time, I prepared myself to be prepared for her abilities.
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Yu Cheong-hwa is a hunter whose specialty is skill copying, but who also has mental abilities as a sub-ability.
The moment his eyes met hers, Kang-hoo had some very gloomy and difficult thoughts in his head.
The reason was simple.
Because it’s an effortless way to avoid her ‘mental scan’ that tries to look into your head.
Yoo Cheong-hwa met Kang-hoo’s eyes and made a slightly surprised expression, then smiled faintly.
He tried to secretly scan Kang-hoo, but it was a look in his eyes as he looked at Kang-hoo again after failing from the start.
This is because in order to naturally evade a mental scan like this, you basically have to be a higher level than the other person.
Or, it could be a possible picture for a professional hunter who has solid training in dealing with mental abilities.
【The Fox of Enchantment】
【When there is no other mental defense mechanism, obtains status window information of a target with a lower level than you.】
【The Great Replicator】
【You can duplicate the target’s skills through repeated study and learning. However, the efficiency of the duplicated skill cannot exceed 20% of the original.】
【The Silent Woman】
【In no case is information about any contracted constellations other than the two representative constellations known.】
Just by looking at the confirmed constellation information, you could tell how difficult a being she would become in the future.
There are three visible constellation information.
But because the Silent Lady constellation is ‘blocking’ information about other constellations.
It is assumed that information about other constellations is unknown.
【Interesting. There is a world I cannot see.】
The Dimension Robber opened his mouth in surprise at the information on the constellation of Yu Qinghua that he could not see further.
There’s a reason she’s a member of Thirteen Stars.
The core constellations that each member contracts with are constellations of great divinity, just like the dimension raiders.
“excuse me.”
“yes?”
“Let’s stop this pointless attempt. I have no intention of opening the door, so stop knocking.”
“That’s sharp. Did you expect me to use my psychic abilities?”
“I’m not that great of a hunter. Don’t worry about it.”
I changed the subject to something appropriate.
It’s not that I don’t like Yoo Cheong-hwa’s attention, but there’s no reason I need her attention.
He is a person who will inevitably become an enemy after a while. There is nothing good about becoming close to him.
“Since you say with your own mouth that you’re not a great hunter, I’m more interested in you like a frog.”
“… … .”
When Kang-hoo didn’t respond, Yoo-cheong-hwa took out a business card from the business card holder in her jacket pocket.
It was a business card with a red background and a bright gold border, and a familiar name was engraved on it.
‘Shinto Guild.’
The Shintu Guild is one of the top five guilds in China.
“If you are bored with domestic activities or want full support, come to us. We also have a department dedicated to Koreans.”
“I guess this business card is like a free pass?”
Kang-hoo took a quick look.
“Of course. This is a business card that I only give to those who have properly resisted my power even once.”
“Did you pass the test?”
“Well, that’s the idea. Whenever you show this business card, you can talk to key people.”
“okay.”
“Or this wouldn’t be so bad either. You can contact me here.”
Yoo Cheong-hwa handed over another business card.
This time, it contained his name and number.
“Is this your personal business card?”
“That’s right. Feel free to contact me. The more you approach me first, the more I’ll open my heart to you.”
The corners of her red lips curled up, and her strange gaze filtered into Kang-hoo.
Although it was obviously a blatant advance, Kang-hoo didn’t show any interest in it.
“Take good care of it.”
“See you later.”
“If fate allows.”
That’s how my meeting with Yoo Cheong-hwa ended.
It was an unexpected meeting, but it ended naturally and well.
This is how I came into contact with one of the thirteen stars.
Should I use it aggressively, or should I just forget about it and pretend it never happened?
This part seemed like something I needed to think about carefully.
The question is whether to look closely at those who will eventually become your enemies, or to look at them from afar.
Because it’s not a question of right or wrong, it’s a question of which strategy to choose.
I had to be careful.
* * *
While waiting for the Gyeongui-Jungang Line heading towards Paju, where Imjingang Station is located, at Seoul Station.
Kang-hoo was lost in thought as he watched the large-scale protest taking place near Seoul Station.
“Hunter Police Department, expel the Abyss immediately! Disband it!”
“Arrest Captain Lee Hyeon-seok immediately and execute him!”
“If we don’t have the ability to do it ourselves, let’s take down the warlords with the help of the Purification Guild!”
These protests were not limited to just one place.
Abyss.
He is one of the warlords closest to the capital area and is a thorn in the side of the Jeonghwa Guild and Jang Si-hwan.
Because the Abyss is a place that constantly raises questions about the identity and evil deeds of the Purification Guild.
In the original work, there is a description of Jang Si-hwan being displeased because people are spreading groundless rumors about him.
Considering the ending of the Demon King’s collaborator, the words of the abyss were not an unfounded rumor but the definite truth.
‘If I want to draw the line properly, I should draw it to the abyss. The purification guild is also uncomfortable with it.’
Abyss is neither a small mercenary group nor a less organized criminal organization.
It is one huge military organization.
So, if you want to operate within the sphere of influence of a large organization, Abyss is also a very good choice.
Of course, Lee Hyeon-seok, the leader of the Abyss, would be treated poorly even now, as he is a thoroughgoing meritocrat.
Kang-hoo was absentmindedly looking through his text message window when he saw a message that had been pushed aside by spam messages.
I looked at the sender’s name and it was Youngho Ahn.
It was a name that I saved because it had meaning and value.
[Brother Seon-gyu, how are you? I am Young-ho Ahn, who you saved a while ago.]
[When are you coming to Japan? My uncle also really wants to see Seon-gyu. Come anytime.]
[All the benefits we promised you back then remain the same. It will be easy for you to work in Japan.]
“Yes, there was Japan.”
Kang-hoo made a satisfied expression.
Of course, there is no need to confine one’s thoughts to the domestic area.
Thanks to my good relationship with Youngho Ahn, I was able to expand my thoughts to overseas countries.
It was the best bet for Kang-hoo, who wanted to somehow constantly fuel growth.