Trait Hoarder Chapter 211

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Episode 211: Eastern Army’s Darkness -1-

After looking at the documents for a while, he asked.

“Does the commander know too?”

Kim Cheol-kwon shook his head firmly.

“No way. If he had known, he wouldn’t have stayed silent.”

On the other hand, Choi Seon-su has a skeptical expression.

“I’m sure you weren’t completely unaware. You may not have thought it would go to this extent, though.”

“But he is the commander of that corps… … .”

“The commander is human too, human. Who would have thought that his own children would cause such a mess?”

That’s right.

The names found in the documents are Gu Jin-ju and Gu Hyeong-ju.

They were the second daughter and third son of the Eastern Army Corps Commander, a division commander, and a sword master.

I sighed briefly as I flipped through the papers.

“It’s a sight to behold.”

If it were just about giving money to the factory, that would be the end of it.

The problem is that it even supplied superhumans.

Those superhumans I witnessed at the lowest level.

I thought the level was high.

The researchers and guards who witnessed it inside the factory were at a level that they could never catch.

“Is there any movement in the Eastern Army? If I were you, I would try to keep their mouths shut somehow.”

“Not yet.”

Actually, it was only a few days ago that the factory was turned on.

As they raided the frontline divisions, universities, and abandoned churches one after another, all the media outlets gathered.

Just to get one interview from me.

It would be difficult to contact you at this point.

If the media gets wind of it and blows it up, it’ll be a big problem.

“There wasn’t much content elsewhere?”

“We’re still figuring it out. We’re short on manpower… … .”

“okay.”

It wasn’t easy, even though it was another stronghold.

It was just as full of evil deeds and crimes as the factory.

Perhaps these may also be connected to the other four major powers.

Could this be the reason why the four major forces only gave out quests and barely moved during Episode 2?

Because it’s the shit they made.

I grabbed the papers and sat up.

“I’ll take care of this. Director Kim and Director Choi, take care of the redevelopment and the cleanup of the areas I dug up.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“Please leave it to me.”

Should I go directly to the commander?

If you lead with the silent sword, it will be a free pass.

no.

Even without that, the Mukho Guga is displeased with me, so it would be better to go after securing some allies.

I made a phone call while driving a red cougar.

[Commander Koo Hyung-won]

That human who is now on the same level as me.

He is the grandson of the legion commander and is doing quite well these days.

Because I ran around barefoot during the Seoul terrorist attack.

[Hey, who is this?]

Guhyeongwon answered the phone in a bright voice.

[Our busy swordsman! I saw the news. You were really treating the cancerous lumps? So, what’s going on this time? You’re not bringing up another troublesome issue like last time, are you?]

“Actually, I’m calling you because something is bothering me.”

[Oh, that’s right. Every time I get involved with you, my workload increases. What’s this?]

“Let me tell you in person.”

I met Guhyeongwon at a cafe in Cheorwon City.

I handed over the documents without saying anything.

Hyungwon Koo frowns after seeing the words [TOP SECRET] on the cover.

Receive the documents and start reading them carefully.

Not even a minute later, my mouth was wide open.

“Is this real?”

“Yes, that’s for sure.”

“No. Even if they were my aunt and uncle, they wouldn’t have done something like this. They might have invested in it. It’s an autonomous combat robot. How much help would that be to our national defense? And hunting demons? But kidnapping superhumans? Experimenting on them? And even going there to observe and receive entertainment? Impossible. Impossible.”

Is that really true?

These are the people who waged a civil war, killing and killing each other after the death of the commander.

It was roughly divided into three.

Old week, old week, old week, like this.

In fact, it is strange that Gu Jeong-ju, or the old man, is not involved.

That guy was the ultimate king among the legion commander’s children.

How greedy and narrow-minded.

I don’t know if it was just a coincidence or if he turned his back on me last time.

“Impossible… … It can’t be. Yeah, it can’t be.”

Guhyeongwon closed his eyes tightly.

My hands are shaking.

Naturally, the confidential documents shook as if they were about to be torn apart.

“Why do you think not?”

“My aunt and uncle are the 2nd and 3rd division commanders of our Eastern Army. They are also sword masters. They have nothing to gain by supporting such a small factory. Of course, introducing automatic combat robots will strengthen our army, but why are we taking such a risk?”

“It must be because of black magic.”

“what?”

“I think they’re more interested in superhuman grafting itself than autonomous robots.”

“Why superhuman bonding?”

“Think about it.”

I leaned slightly towards the old man.

“Superhuman bonding is ultimately the fusion of machines, living beings, and spirits. That’s how you force yourself to level up. So what do you think the current level 7, ultimate level people were thinking?”

“That’s just speculation. You can’t properly reach level 8 with that kind of sorcery.”

“Do I need to be a full level 8?”

“If it’s not perfect, it’s meaningless.”

“That’s what a young division commander thinks. A person over eighty would think differently.”

Guhyeongwon keeps his mouth shut.

There is a limit to leveling up.

I don’t know about wizards or priests, but it’s definitely true for warriors and reinforcements.

It is generally accepted that the physical prime is in the late 20s and early 30s.

As you get older, it becomes harder to level up.

What if I’m over 60?

I guess we should consider it impossible.

“Level up with black magic… … .”

“It’s true that a lot of money has been invested, but isn’t this a small price to pay for the two of you? The same goes for capturing a superhuman.”

Most of the superhumans used as test subjects are criminals.

A few superhumans from the League of Terror were also seen.

I thought it would be better to use them as test subjects since they were going to be killed or sealed away at great expense anyway.

“Hoooo.”

Guhyeongwon let out a long sigh.

“This is beyond my control.”

“I know.”

“You’re not planning on showing this to the commander, are you?”

“Of course I should show you.”

“you!”

Koo Hyeong-won raised his voice.

“The world is already noisy, so do you plan on stirring things up? Don’t do that. I’ll make room for you. Your aunt and uncle are people you can talk to. How about we pay them a reasonable price and bury them quietly? The commander isn’t feeling well these days, and who would want to harm an elderly person?”

Just ask casually and move on?

I would have done that if I wasn’t level 7.

If the zombie outbreak hadn’t been imminent, I would have thought about it seriously.

But compromise was not an option for me.

In the game, Episode 1 and Episode 2 were separated by more than a year.

But in this world, it has been shortened to half a year.

So then, how far apart are episodes 2 and 3?

A year? Half a year?

Maybe within 3 months.

The Eastern Army, which must play a part in the fight against the old father’s sect.

Now is the time to root out the rot within the Eastern Army.

Then I can demonstrate my abilities.

“You by any chance… … .”

Guhyeongwon’s eyes became stern.

“Have you become greedy for the Eastern Army?”

It’s greed.

I smiled faintly.

The Eastern Army, rotten to the core?

Even if given, I won’t take it.

“Not at all. But, Commander Koo, think about it carefully. Do you think I can establish a constructive and positive relationship with you two just by asking you a few questions? Hahaha, laughing?”

“That can’t be right.”

“If I had shredded it immediately after I found it, I wouldn’t know, but the moment I showed this document to the division commander, the relationship between you two was completely established. As enemies. As a relationship where we should trample on each other. Isn’t that right?”

“Huh, there’s nothing you can’t do. Have you forgotten who the person in front of you is?”

Ku Hyeong-won speaks as if it is absurd.

He picks up the documents and throws them in front of me.

“Take it back. I’m talking about the accumulated information. Take it and burn it. Not just this document, but all the other evidence as well. Do you think you’re something when you keep supporting me with your swords? Not at all. You’re nothing. The commander may love you, but your arms will eventually bend inward. What would you do if I showed you these documents? Would you kill your own child? Or would you send him to prison? I’d probably just give him a suspended sentence.”

I laughed meaningfully.

Guhyeongwon was wrong.

Something similar happened in a personal quest for a character from the Eastern Army.

The son of a corps commander and deputy chief of staff was hanged for committing a crime against civilians.

Not figuratively, but literally.

Is it any different here?

“I refuse.”

“What? What did you just say?”

“I refuse. I will take this to the commander right now.”

I was an idiot for even hoping that.

In the end, Guhyeongwon was also a member of the Muho Guga, and was nothing more than a superhuman burning with greed and desire.

It’s been like that from the beginning.

He changed his attitude because he didn’t think I was a threat to him.

He welcomed me warmly, wondering if there would be anything to gain public recognition like the Seoul terrorist attack today.

But look!

He immediately changes his expression because he feels like his power will be affected.

This was the true face of the upper echelons of the Eastern Army.

It was his true nature and his true feelings.

Guhyeongwon gritted his teeth as he held the Baekho Sword.

“Let’s see, let’s see, I seem like a fool. What are you going to do if I try to stop you?”

“Let’s give it a try.”

I also held the silent sword.

The magic wave rises heavily.

Their magical powers collided and a murderous atmosphere emerged.

A café that was moderately noisy just a little while ago.

Now only deathly silence reigns.

Above the lips of the angdamun.

Sparks are flying from his black eyes.

There I saw.

Inferiority complex.

Among the grandsons of the commander, Guhyeongwon is the most outstanding.

But I was unknowingly compared to him, and the level gap from when I first saw him caught up to him, so I had a knife sharpened in my heart.

It would have been better if there had been no one-sided meeting.

The first impression, the memory of me clearly being insignificant when I first saw him, was driving Ku Hyeong-won to recklessness.

Pfft!

The sword light is shining.

Kang-gi rushes toward me like a black tiger.

A sword worthy of a Sword Master.

Bold, brutal, and great attack.

however.

Kagagagang!

A harsh, continuous sound of metal rings out.

The white tiger sword rising from the end.

Kwaaang!

“Whoa!”

“mom!”

It flies into the sky, penetrating through the cafe’s ceiling as well as the 2nd and 3rd floors.

Guhyeongwon had a blank expression on his face.

The right arm and right hand are hanging down.

Blood is dripping down.

A sword was lightly resting on the Adam’s apple.

Because the blade is so sharp, there is a small drop of blood on his neck.

I looked at the old man and laughed.

“Do I look like a fool?”

Then he gave a cold rebuke.

“Yeah. It looks like a fool. What should I do?”

Speaking of trivial topics.

Anyway, they say that if a person is polite, there will always be someone who looks down on them.

I should be thankful that he didn’t go straight to the commander, thinking he was still above me.

Reality is that he is a one-man show, and he is a guy who cannot be brought in even if he brings his entire division.

“Ha, hahaha.”

Guhyeongwon stumbles and laughs.

He wriggles around as if he might collapse at any moment.

“This is a dream… … .”

Not all Sword Masters are the same.

Just a moment ago, I used the Mars Sword Fighting Technique and the Master of the Sword to break the old man’s stance.

Immediately afterwards, switch to the Nephilim Sword.

He struck the Baekho Sword with unparalleled force.

The result is this scene.

He defeated Guhyeongwon with just one move.

If Guhyeongwon had controlled himself calmly, he might have held out a little longer.

However, there is nothing you can do when you lose your composure due to an explosion of inferiority complex.

I have no choice but to kneel.

“Just look at the commander’s face and know that I will spare your life.”

He put away his sword.

As soon as he put it in his belt, the old circle finally collapsed.

Guhyeongwon looks up at me with a blank face.

I ignored it and turned away.

I started walking towards the skyscrapers that could be seen from anywhere in Cheorwon City.

Eastern Army Headquarters.

Towards the building commonly known as the King’s Palace.

“Ouch, we’re in trouble!”

“Commander. The swordsman just now… … .”

“The documents have been confirmed! You must move quickly!”

I can hear people calling from behind me.

Of course, the two division commanders did not stay still.

They’ve been watching me since I entered Cheorwon City, maybe even since I raided the factory.

“There will be a brief inspection.”

It’s just cute that the Eastern Army soldiers are blocking it.

“Get out of the way.”

“Please cooperate with the inspection!”

“What are you going to do if you don’t do it?”

“If you do not comply with the inspection, we will use force!”

“Try it. Try to catch the silent sword.”

I pulled out the silent sword and held the blade.

As I held out the handle and poked it, the soldiers of the Eastern Army stepped back with an uneasy look on their faces.

The Mukho Sword is a sacred sword and a beloved weapon of the legion commander known to all.

It would be difficult to say this or that in front of him.

Unless you are an officer from the Mukho District.

“Profit! What are you guys doing! Conduct a mandatory search!”

“But Lieutenant, that’s a bit… … .”

“Isn’t it the Silent Sword? The Silent Sword.”

“Get out of the way! I’ll do it myself!”

The lieutenant draws his sword.

I ignored him and pushed myself in.

The lieutenant couldn’t do anything when he was pushed in as if telling him to stab him.

Before the tip of the sword can pierce my chest, it is withdrawn and pushed to one side.

“This matter will definitely be investigated!”

“Or so I said. I remembered your name and rank.”

What are you talking about when you’re only level 3?

Even if a weakling who can’t even use a sword tries to stab me with a knife, it won’t be able to pierce my skin equipped with a diamond body.

So, we quickly broke through to the legion headquarters.

Once I entered the headquarters, no one could stop me.

Instead, the adjutant I had met once escorted me to the top floor of the Guardian Tower.

“The commander is waiting.”

The Corps Commander’s Office.

The door opened.

It’s a sight I’ve seen before.

Inside the office, which was reminiscent of an observation deck, high-level superhumans, including the legion commander, were sitting in a row.

All of their expressions are not good.

He looks at me with eyes that seem to want to eat me.

“Okay. What’s going on?”

The commander asked with a calm face.

“I see you’ve come all this way causing trouble, so I guess you have something to say to me. So tell me.”

“Yes, Commander.”

Bow your head once and start accusing.

Soon, anger spread like a plague.