A S-Class Hunter With Great Agility - Chapter 63

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Chapter 63: Large Guild (3)

 

“…so, that’s how it happened.”

 

Lee Cheong-ryu briefly explained what had occurred at the Busan Branch.

At Eun Hae-dam’s request, he didn’t mention the Association, and appropriately summarized it as an assailant attacking Blue Dragon, who turned out to be a believer of the Strange People Cult.

After hearing the explanation, Heo Gil scoffed.

 

“Those bastards have always been like that. Sudden rampage incidents by Awakened, resulting casualties, and so on. There have been many similar cases.”

“….”

“But what was the reason for calling this particular meeting?”

 

Heo Gil tapped his desk a couple of times. Lee Cheong-ryu only raised the corners of his mouth gently without saying anything.

 

“It’s because of the Bishop, the Bishop! Those bastards who didn’t even show their noses despite all our attempts to catch them! Tell us about that.”

 

At this moment, strangely enough, Lee Cheong-ryu and Choi Yu-kyung had similar thoughts.

 

‘Arrogant.’

‘Annoying old man.’

 

The difference was that Lee Cheong-ryu was smiling while Choi Yu-kyung had a fed-up expression.

 

“…Haha. I was just about to get to that.”

 

When Lee Cheong-ryu appropriately mediated the situation, Heo Gil crossed his arms.

 

Despite his appearance, Heo Gil was probably combining these incidents in his head right now. Figuring out which action would benefit his guild the most.

And that conclusion would be quite useful. He didn’t get the Guild Leader position for nothing.

 

“As you’ve each received reports and know, yes. There’s someone who witnessed the Bishop.”

 

This was a gathering of four S-rank Hunters. Every word and action was a check against the others.

Calm calculations were exchanged beneath the surface.

 

“…That young Hunter.”

 

Yeon Na-yeon spoke up. She was talking about Eun Hae-dam. Lee Cheong-ryu nodded.

 

“However, he didn’t just witness it.”

“….”

“He attacked. Dealt a fatal wound. Cut off the wrist… or so I heard.”

 

The atmosphere in the conference room became subtle.

 

“The Bishop’s wrist? Cut it off?”

 

Heo Gil asked back. His eyebrows twitched.

 

“…Hard to believe.”

“Me too.”

“What’s his rank? There’s no information available.”

 

The atmosphere became noisy. Choi Yu-kyung chuckled.

The data probably hadn’t been released yet. It usually takes a few days. Even when released, Eden would have pulled strings, so it would be useless anyway.

So she’d let them fumble around for a bit.

Choi Yu-kyung answered flatly.

 

“Temporary B-rank.”

“…Ha.”

 

Heo Gil let out a hollow laugh.

 

“B-rank? Just that?”

 

* * *

 

It feels like someone’s talking about me.

 

“Did I mishear?”

 

I took a sip of the coffee loaded with syrup in front of me. With my other hand, I was diligently writing Chinese characters on my mobile phone.

 

‘Almost done….’

 

Choi Yu-il, who had actually taught me this function, had left because he was busy. But I was making decent progress on my own.

 

‘No, is this not right?’

 

…Of course, I needed more time to finish it perfectly.

 

“Sigh.”

 

Should I just summon the Mountain Lord again? However, it was suspicious that he left a message instead of telling me directly. It meant there was some reason for it.

So I’d at least try to interpret it first, and if that didn’t work, I’d summon him then.

 

‘…And it hurts my pride.’

 

— | …So you can’t read Chinese characters. |

 

He’d probably say something like that while looking down on me. I couldn’t stand to see that.

 

“Now that it’s come to this, I’m going all the way.”

 

I’d read it even if I had to stay up all night. I lit a fire in my eyes and alternately checked the message window and my mobile phone.

 

“Hey, isn’t that dangerous?”

“Oh, what should we do…!”

 

But at that moment, there was a noise that reached my ears. I looked in that direction with a puzzled expression.

 

“…!”

 

Clatter, creak.

 

And I reflexively stood up from the table.

My next action also happened in a moment I wasn’t even conscious of. I rushed out of the cafe.

Through the light coming in through the large window, beyond it.

A child was running into the road.

 

“Wait a moment!”

 

I pushed through the people blocking my way. Still, it was still okay. The car hadn’t come rushing yet.

 

‘If I cast Divine Descent Ritual right now, it’ll be quick.’

 

I bit my lips and ran out.

My steps crossed over the sidewalk. I even crossed over the white painted diagonal lines.

 

Swoosh.

The child was caught in my arms.

 

“Divine Desc…”

 

Just as I embraced the child, it was the moment I was about to cast Divine Descent Ritual.

 

Whoosh—

In an instant, my vision was turned upside down.

 

“What, what, what…!”

 

My clothes were grabbed. Both my feet lifted into the air.

I held the child tightly so I wouldn’t drop them. My head spun round and round.

 

“What the hell is this!”

 

Damn it, what is this!

 

The ground gradually grew distant. I was definitely flying. My entire body was floating in the sky.

It was a different sensation from when I leaped into the air using skills. But more than that.

 

‘My stats right now…!’

 

Damn trash stats. My stomach felt queasy.

But I quickly came to my senses and turned around.

To find out who the hell did this crazy thing.

 

The first thing that entered my vision were wings. Blood-colored, massive red wings.

 

‘Is it a monster?’

 

No, no. I know the owner of these wings. If you don’t know, you’re not a citizen of the Republic of Korea, so of course I know.

But knowing and not being surprised were completely separate matters.

 

“Huh…”

 

My gaze met with black eyes that had deep dark circles.

A tall man with a sturdy build, his long jet-black hair tied down.

 

‘…A scar on his face.’

 

A horizontal scar that looked like it was cut by a sword additionally caught my eye.

I definitely knew this person.

 

Hong I-jo. S-rank Hunter.

The leader of the large guild ‘Red Dog’.

 

“…Then it would be dangerous.”

 

He muttered in a low voice.

 

* * *

 

Not long after, my two feet landed on the ground. Hong I-jo safely set me and the child down.

Flutter, and then he folded those large wings.

 

“Th-thank you. Really.”

 

The parents, who had turned pale, came running out. The child also bowed toward me and Hong I-jo.

It was fortunate that no one was hurt even though I couldn’t use my skill.

…Still, I never wanted to experience flying away so suddenly again.

 

“Well, um, I also.”

 

Just as I was about to bow slightly, Hong I-jo bluntly spoke up.

 

“I saw.”

“Pardon?”

“…On the news.”

 

Is there anyone who hasn’t seen that news? At this point, I thought accepting that interview might have been a mistake.

I glanced at Hong I-jo. What should I say in response, really.

 

‘Where did he suddenly pop out from in the first place.’

 

If people had known Hong I-jo was there, they wouldn’t have screamed so much.

But he really did appear suddenly. Without anyone knowing.

 

‘…It must be because of those wings.’

 

The dark red wings were very eye-catching. That was precisely why I knew something about Hong I-jo.

 

‘How could someone who goes around with wings not be famous.’

 

Hong I-jo had high recognition even among S-rank Hunters due to his distinctive appearance.

 

‘Is it some kind of skill?’

 

Just as I was thinking I might as well satisfy my curiosity and was about to activate Spiritual Sight, Hong I-jo continued speaking.

 

“Lee Cheong-ryu.”

“….”

“Know him?”

“I do… know him.”

 

It was hard to predict his intention behind the statement. I answered while drawing out my words.

Lee Cheong-ryu? Why? The reason came to mind shortly after.

 

‘Come to think of it…’

 

“Today, you said there was some kind of meeting.”

“Yeah. That’s right.”

 

‘But why are you here?’

 

I made a bewildered expression.

From what I heard from Choi Yu-il earlier, it was supposed to be a meeting where Guild Leaders from large guilds gathered.

Red Dog, which Hong I-jo leads, would definitely be a large guild.

 

“I got lost.”

“….”

 

This time I was truly speechless.

 

* * *

 

And… I was speechless again.

Damn it, send me home!

 

“Hah…”

 

I tried to take a calm deep breath. The situation was the same as before. I could see the city’s panoramic view beneath my feet.

I won’t need to explain why a sight that should only be seen from an airplane was unfolding before my eyes.

Hong I-jo was holding onto me and soaring through the sky.

 

‘This feels exactly like being carried off as prey.’

 

I recalled what had happened just before, wondering how the situation had come to this.

 

 

Lee Cheong-ryu answered my call with a surprised voice.

It was because Hong I-jo had requested to speak with him after I said I knew Lee Cheong-ryu.

The purpose was…

 

 

That’s how Hong I-jo finished his brief call with Lee Cheong-ryu.

But I didn’t expect him to pick me up and take off flying right after hanging up…

 

‘Should I escape.’

 

No, the risk is too great.

Even if I used a skill here, I’d just fall down, and even if I was lucky enough to summon a Divine Spirit with flying abilities, the probability of winning in battle against Hong I-jo was low.

 

“So where are we going now?”

 

It was fortunate that I didn’t have acrophobia. Though that doesn’t mean I wasn’t scared at all.

I deliberately looked away from below and asked.

 

“…Guild Leader meeting.”

 

Hong I-jo answered briefly.

 

What?

 

* * *

 

“Wow, you still made it before it ended.”

 

Why did I have to face this person again…

I wanted to snap at him asking what exactly he said during that phone call with Hong I-jo.

 

“Come on, sit here.”

 

Lee Cheong-ryu kindly pointed to a chair.

If only that chair wasn’t in the middle of the conference room, I would have immediately collapsed my trembling legs and sat down.

 

‘This is driving me crazy.’

 

Hong I-jo’s choice of entrance was also unique. Instead of using the perfectly good door, he entered the conference room through the window.

When I arrived at the conference room like that, the first people I encountered were Lee Cheong-ryu and Sister Yu-kyung.

And two other Guild Leaders with unfamiliar faces.

 

“…Haah.”

 

I blinked my eyes a couple of times.

 

‘Well, at least this place is above ground. Even though there are five S-rank Hunters positioned around me, it’s fine… Let me try to get my bearings.’

 

Even if you enter a tiger’s den, you’ll live if you keep your wits about you… Damn it.

 

“So, why am I here?”

“Ah, oh, sorry. I didn’t explain.”

“…If it’s not important, I’d like to leave now. I think I’ve done my job as a guide.”

 

Even while flying here, Hong I-jo had almost taken the wrong path several times. I had endured my churning stomach and guided him all the way here.

The synergy between someone who couldn’t even use internet maps and someone with no sense of direction was fantastic. Thank goodness we arrived.

 

“Kid?”

“…He doesn’t look like one though.”

 

While I was talking to Lee Cheong-ryu, two hunters I’d never seen before were muttering.

A pink-haired woman and a middle-aged man in a suit.

 

‘Who were they again.’

 

I furrowed my brow and racked my brain.

 

“Shouldn’t you explain the reason first?”

 

Ah, as expected. Sister Yu-kyung cut through the atmosphere and intervened. Soon Lee Cheong-ryu nodded and explained.

 

“We need testimony.”

“….”

“About what happened in Busan.”

 

Testimony, huh…

 

‘They must have heard everything already.’

 

They need additional testimony.

 

Why?

 

I glanced at one of the guild leaders I was seeing for the first time. I got a rough idea.

 

‘There’s someone who’s not convinced.’

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