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Episode 140 Nikita Voronin (2)
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While Kang-hoo was resting at the villa, he received a call from Ma Jin-ho.
Since we hadn’t exchanged numbers, the call came through the direct line located in the villa.
I said there wouldn’t be any reason to call, but it seemed like something had come up.
“Yes, this is Shin Kang-hoo.”
– This is Ma Jin-ho. Would you mind speaking with me for a moment? I’m sorry, but you must have been resting.
“It’s okay. I wasn’t sleeping. What happened?”
– There is a guest who really wants to meet Mr. Shin Kang-hoo. However, I cannot just arrange a seat for him.
“Me?”
– Yes, that’s right.
Kang-hoo tilted his head.
There is no one I know who knows I am here right now. I am also the type of person who does not tell people everything.
When you see Ma Jin-ho talking like that, it seems like he’s an outsider, but no one could guess at all.
“Who are you?”
– This is Nikita Voronin. He is an executive of the Kashmar Guild and the Korean administrator.
“Nikita Voronin… … .”
It’s not a name I know.
Although the Kashmar Guild was mentioned frequently in the original work, there was never a mention of a person named Nikita Voronin. He didn’t seem to be a high-ranking official.
However, the fact that he came from the Kashmar Guild was concerning.
Of course, someone like Majinho would not have a bad perception of the Kashmar Guild.
Because you’ll be seeing their staged appearance, well-packaged like the Purification Guild, you won’t know the hidden truth.
However, for Kang-hoo, who had a bad relationship with the Kashmar Guild, this meeting could not have been welcome.
This is because the Osho Mercenary Group, which was under the Kashmar Guild, was disbanded by Jeon Jong-du.
Information about Jeon Jong-du’s death would have been leaked in many ways, and his face would have become known.
It wouldn’t have taken long for him to figure out that the target was himself, Shin Kang-hoo.
The information power of the Kashmar Guild is sufficient.
The reason I came here was probably because I had obtained information. The information must have leaked from Jeju Airport.
‘You asked for a formal meeting, so I guess you don’t intend to fight. If you did, I would have chosen a different method.’
It seemed that using Ma Jin-ho as a mediator was focused on conversation for the time being.
I wanted to see you.
This is a good opportunity to hear your story and find out why you came.
On the one hand, we can also gauge how the Kashmar Guild is accepting the two cases.
– What would you like to do?
“Let’s meet up. I just don’t want to bother you.”
– Don’t worry. I’ll go with Nikita myself. I’ll keep your seat.
“Then come here.”
– Yes, I will do that.
That’s how my meeting with Nikita came about.
An uninvited guest from the Kashmar Guild. I was quite curious to see what kind of story he would start with.
That may not be a very good story, though.
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1 hour later.
Kang-hoo and Nikita met in a conference room set up outside the villa.
And Ma Jin-ho decided to take charge of the conference room security himself.
This is because when two people who are meeting for the first time meet, unexpected situations can occur.
For example, it was to prevent physical conflicts or violent situations from occurring.
Sitting across from each other at a moderately sized round table, Kang-hoo and Nikita stared at each other.
‘I guess I’ll be in the level 400s.’
Looking at the number of constellations Nikita possessed, it was not difficult to guess his level.
Considering the size of the Kashmar Guild, this would be a mid-level executive level. However, it is by no means a low level.
It was Nikita who spoke first.
“The actions of Shin Kang-hu, who destroyed the Osho mercenary group and wiped out its remnants, are quite a feat.”
Is this what astral projection is like?
He’s praising the fact that he’s naturally and arrogantly destroyed the mercenary group under his own guild.
Kang-hoo answered with a dumbfounded laugh.
“Bezumiye was also at the scene. If you’re not an idiot, even a dog passing by would know that Jeon Jong-du is in the skirt of the Kashmar Guild.”
Nikita laughed at Kang-hoo’s answer.
“Haha, is that so? Well, I don’t know. The dead don’t speak, do they?”
“Are you going to make excuses?”
“No matter how highly you value the dead, they are not as valuable as the living. That’s what I think.”
“Now that it’s dead, do you want to abandon it and board a new ship?”
“That is too simple. Our Kashmar Guild has long favored those with skills.”
“Enough with the lame compliments. Tell me exactly what you want to say.”
“The Kashmar Guild will definitely watch over you. Why don’t you try building up your power in Gangwon-do?”
“That’s bullshit about wanting to become the second Jeon Jong-du.”
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“I’m not kidding. Anyway, if we take care of it properly, you won’t have to die like Jeon Jong-du.”
“Then why didn’t you take care of Jeon Jong-du like that a long time ago?”
“He’s not worth it.”
Nikita answered plainly.
Then Kang-hoo lowered his slightly agitated voice and spoke calmly in his original tone.
“If you need a bleeding dealer, just let me know. That’s why I’m in Jeju Island right now. I can also go to Russia.”
“Mr. Shin Kang-hoo.”
“… … ?”
“I’m not asking you to commit a crime. I’m asking you to give a new life to the weeded out hunters.”
After hearing this, Kang-hoo doubted his ears for a moment. How could such a ridiculous story be packaged like this?
If I had to sum up what Nikita just said in four words, it would be human trafficking.
They are talking about selling the human body of a hunter as if it were giving them a new life.
“Why did you guys decide that?”
“There are more Hunters who die or go missing than new Hunters. Shouldn’t there be no Hunters who die meaninglessly?”
“So why do you give it that meaning?”
The respect and courtesy that had been maintained with minimal courtesy ended there.
What Nikita said was not a joke. It was his true feelings, full of conviction.
That’s why it was even scarier. Without changing his expression, he justified his crime by talking about value.
“It’s true that I’m in a gray area, but I haven’t given up on being human. Okay. Go back.”
“That’s too bad. I thought we could communicate well. Isn’t it the nature of a hunter to pursue practicality and profit?”
“I won’t do it because I’m pursuing profit and self-interest. Why do I do something that could end in failure at any moment?”
“It’s such a shame.”
“I feel bad for you too. I never imagined you guys would be this stubborn. Find someone else. That’s enough for me.”
I stood up from my seat.
Let’s say we give in a hundred or a thousand times and agree to Nikita’s offer. Will it turn out as they say?
Kang-hoo could be sure that it wasn’t true.
If Kang-hoo loses his value and he is in danger? I will throw him away again without mercy, just like Jeon Jong-du.
This conversation could not have been established from the beginning. Kang-hoo also knew that, but the conversation ended as expected.
Nikita also stood up with a bitter smile.
Seriously, I thought I wouldn’t be able to communicate with Kang-hoo. That’s why I was an even scarier person.
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After the incident with Nikita was buried as just an unpleasant incident.
The second dungeon raid promised with the Gru Guild took place at noon the next day.
It was a very small dungeon raid with a fairly short travel distance, so it ended around evening.
Kang-hoo’s level has dropped to just 165. Now, level 200 is starting to come into sight.
And I got one orange magic stone each from the middle boss and main boss as loot.
Thanks to that, I got out of the dungeon and disposed of this, so my bank balance became 105 billion won.
Again.
You have enough money to comfortably purchase one tier 2 item.
And you can also obtain some pretty useful skills from each boss by plundering them.
【Agility Enhancement A】
【Skill Proficiency: Lv. Max】
【Passive Skill. Increases the effectiveness of the permanent Agility stat by 7.5%.】
It is not a concept of stats increasing in the stat window, but it functions like a buff skill that is always applied.
Agility Enhancement is the passive skill with the lowest level of A.
After that, it was the first start in the form of increasing percentage as the alphabet goes back.
【Scars of Fire】
【Skill Proficiency: Lv. Max】
【Passive Skill. Permanently increases absolute fire resistance by 2.5%.】
Additionally, thanks to the scars of fire, the absolute fire resistance value has increased to a total of 10%.
This figure is in addition to the 7.5% previously obtained.
Now, you can unconditionally reduce damage taken from fire-type attacks by 10%.
If the day comes when it becomes 100%… … ? Then you won’t have to be afraid of the flame skill.
For example.
Even if you walk through a blazing fire, you can maintain your health intact. This is thanks to your tolerance.
Kang-hoo received many benefits from Jeju Island, which he came to as an unexpected offer.
I just added four skills and my balance increased by an absurd amount.
In addition, you can experience explosive level-up by visiting the imbalance point.
It was a perfect journey.
Kang-hoo boarded the plane, leaving behind such happy memories and a meaningful connection to the Gru Guild.
Since I had something to do with Nikita, I didn’t want to stay in Jeju Island for too long.
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Elizabeth. Vincent. Emilia. Yu Cheong-hwa. Casey. And Takashi’s clone.
A total of six people gathered in the room.
Jang Si-hwan and Chae Gwan-hyeong, who are still in the process of conquering the Dungeon of Judgement, were inevitably unable to participate.
After confirming that everyone was gathered, it was Vincent who opened the conversation first.
Because I brought Elizabeth, my new colleague and first meeting, I needed to introduce her.
“This is Elizabeth, who recently joined our Justice. She’s as beautiful as I’ve heard, isn’t she?”
The ‘Justice’ that Vincent mentioned was the thirteen stars.
This was because at that time, not all thirteen stars had gathered yet. In other words, there were not thirteen people.
So, the name Justice, which was decided as a tentative name rather than an official name, became the word that symbolized this group.
The name Thirteen Stars was confirmed after the thirteenth member joined.
Justice didn’t have 13 members yet. Of course, there wasn’t much left.
– Nice to meet you.
At that time, the first one to shake Elizabeth’s hand was Takashi’s clone.
Takashi’s clone, who participated dressed as a traditional samurai, relayed Takashi’s words through a speaker attached to its mouth.
“Ah. Oh, nice to meet you. I’ve heard a lot about you. I’ve never met you in person.”
Elizabeth smiled and took her clone’s hand. It was a cold hand that had no body temperature at all.
As each person’s first greeting with Elizabeth proceeded,
Vincent naturally gave his luck on the purpose of this visit.
“Did you all see it? A new owner of the hidden skill has appeared. I am certain that the owner is from Korea.”
This is not all I came to Korea for, but it was also a curiosity I really wanted to solve.
The first to react to Vincent’s words was Casey Rex.
The Master of the Fortuna Guild was impressive with deep purple eyes like amethyst.
“It seems you came here because you can’t stand seeing others in good shape. Do you really want to steal my hidden skills?”
Vincent shook his head at Casey’s words.
“It’s not because others are doing well! Hidden skills are for those who deserve them. It’s a blessing that lucky idiots don’t easily get.”
“So you’re saying it’s because your stomach hurts. Why are you beating around the bush like that? It’s not like you.”
“f*ck.”
Casey was right.