A S-Class Hunter With Great Agility - Chapter 97

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Chapter 97: The Magpie Who Repaid a Favor (1)

 

Suddenly the police station?

 

Did something go wrong with the exchange?

 

‘Maybe it really wasn’t 2.7 billion but 270,000 won after all…’

 

So the police station called to make a correction!

 

“…What is this about?”

 

I gulped and asked. The person on the other end of the cell phone spoke clearly.

 

[This is Officer Kim from Jangho 4-dong Safety Center. Is this Eun Hae-dam?]

“Yes… that’s right.”

 

What on earth is going on!

I let my imagination run wild in my head. Had I done anything illegal recently?

 

‘No way…!’

 

Oh, maybe parents came to hold me accountable for hitting the kids at the Academy…

 

But I have 2.7 billion won to receive right now. Absolutely, no matter what happens, getting arrested is out of the question.

However, what I heard next was unexpected.

 

[Well, the thing is, there was a fight at the four-way intersection in front. But these people just can’t reach an agreement…]

“Excuse me?”

[It’s also related to you, Eun Hae-dam, so we need you to come as a witness.]

 

I made a bewildered expression. A fight? A witness?

 

‘This is probably…’

 

Voice phishing!

 

“Ah, I’m not buying. I’m not selling. My organs are precious.”

 

I waved my hand with a disgusted face. I don’t know how they got my number, but it definitely seemed like voice phishing.

 

‘Bad guys. Bastards who make fools of people who earn money honestly.’

 

If I fell for this talk about being a witness or whatever and followed them, I might end up having my organs completely harvested.

 

‘This is now worth a salary of 1.375 billion won.’

 

I thought about my precious body and moved the cell phone away from my ear to hang up.

 

[No, wait, just a moment!]

 

However, the voice of the self-proclaimed officer came through the speaker.

 

[I fully understand that it’s hard to believe. Actually, we don’t want to believe this situation either…]

“…?”

[Where are you currently located?]

 

After multiple confirmations, I only answered after getting the self-proclaimed officer to swear it absolutely wasn’t voice phishing.

 

“I’m in front of the Korean Magic Stone Exchange.”

[Ah, I see. Well, then…]

 

While I was puzzled by the trailing words, the officer suddenly muttered out of nowhere.

 

[Within the next 3 seconds, you should see something in front of you…?]

“What?”

 

Pop.

Wiggle wiggle.

 

“Aaah!”

 

I screamed.

 

‘What is this…’

 

I rubbed my eyes and looked ahead. A dark blue gate had appeared in the air.

 

And from that gate, a human hand was sticking out, waving through the air.

 

This is, in other words.

 

“Lee Cheong-ryu?”

 

I asked back in a bewildered tone. If my thinking was correct, this was definitely Lee Cheong-ryu’s skill.

 

“Hah, really…”

 

A hollow laugh escaped me. What kind of nonsense is this guy up to again.

 

“Is that you, Lee Cheong-ryu?”

 

At my question, he gave a thumbs up.

 

‘What kind of sign is that.’

 

Anyway, from the circumstances, it seemed certain that the phone call just now was related to Lee Cheong-ryu.

Lee Cheong-ryu—or what was presumed to be his hand—then extended his index finger and pointed alternately between me and the gate.

 

“Come in?”

 

That hand showed me a thumbs up once again.

 

“Yes, yes…”

 

I sighed and started walking. I’ll go, I’ll go.

I just hoped the destination wouldn’t be Blue Dragon’s training ground disguised as a police station.

 

* * *

 

“Hello? It’s been a while!”

 

A refreshing smile and cheerful tone. Lee Cheong-ryu greeted me cheerfully, his blue eyes sparkling.

He even grabbed my hand firmly and shook it up and down in a handshake.

 

“Where have you been all this time? I sent quite a few texts, but no reply until winter came.”

“Ah, somehow… I’ve been working continuously.”

“Work? You mean, in dungeons?”

 

I nodded. Lee Cheong-ryu made an understanding expression, saying “Oh,” and patted my back.

 

“For a whole season? Good work.”

“…”

“Eden’s Vice Guild Leader was also away for a while… Is there a connection? You two are friends, right?”

 

This guy thoroughly read my interview article.

I avoided Lee Cheong-ryu’s gaze. He always had sharp aspects.

 

‘Anyway, this place…’

 

It wasn’t a training ground. It definitely looked like the inside of a police station.

 

“Ah, are you Mr. Eun Hae-dam?”

“Yes.”

“Please come this way.”

 

The patrol officer who had called me recognized me. He really was a patrol officer. I didn’t need to worry about having my organs harvested.

I followed his guidance and started walking…

 

“…?”

 

But there was a strange sight that caught my eye. I furrowed my brow.

 

“Excuse me…”

“Yes?”

“Why is this person here?”

 

I extended my index finger to point at them, then quickly changed to my palm.

 

Flap.

 

“Ah, wings! Be careful with the wings!”

 

Red feathers scattered through the air.

As Lee Cheong-ryu cried out in shock, the owner of the feathers muttered.

 

“I was just stretching…”

 

Hong I-jo. Red Dog’s Guild Leader. He was occupying a spot in the cramped public safety center.

 

“By any chance,”

 

I asked the patrol officer.

 

“…Are these two the ones who fought at the four-way intersection?”

“…Yes…”

 

The patrol officer answered pitifully.

He looked like he was about to cry.

 

I pressed my forehead.

 

‘How did this even happen.’

 

I sat across from the patrol officer. On either side of me sat two S-rank Hunters.

Lee Cheong-ryu scratched his cheek with an awkward smile, while Hong I-jo blinked his sunken eyes tiredly with his arms crossed.

 

“Why would people who should know better do this… hm?”

 

The patrol officer expressed his frustration.

 

“I don’t even know how many sidewalk blocks you two destroyed.”

 

However, the patrol officer’s hands were trembling as he spoke. Well, that’s what the intimidating presence of S-rank Hunters was like.

It was like having human weapons sitting in a neighborhood convenience store.

 

“…What exactly did you two do?”

 

In the midst of this, I, the only one who could speak properly, opened my mouth.

 

“It’s all because of that guy. I’m really wronged here.”

“…Nonsense.”

 

Lee Cheong-ryu pointed at Hong I-jo while speaking. Hong I-jo dismissed his statement in three words.

 

“Why did you fight?”

 

I demanded an explanation, curious to hear what happened. Lee Cheong-ryu hesitated for a moment, then let out a deep sigh.

 

“I’ll explain…”

 

That would be for the best. If I asked Hong I-jo, it might turn into a fill-in-the-blanks word game.

 

“So, it was about an hour ago from now.”

 

Blue Dragon’s Guild Leader began her story, looking up at the air with moist eyes.

 

* * *

 

Lee Cheong-ryu felt truly wronged.

 

“Hmm, hmm—.”

 

He was simply enjoying a leisurely lunch break as usual, basking in everyone’s attention.

 

“Oh, this is delicious.”

 

In one hand, he held citrus ice cream, which he had purchased just minutes ago by opening a Gate to Jeju Island.

 

“Direct delivery from the source really is the best.”

 

It was the perfect dessert for such beautiful weather. Lee Cheong-ryu walked down the quiet street, eating the still-frozen ice cream.

 

“I should bring Geon here later.”

 

He hummed a tune while making a comment that would make someone in Busan shudder.

 

“Hm?”

 

However, before long, his leisure was shattered to pieces.

 

“What the…”

 

A shadow fell over Lee Cheong-ryu’s head.

 

Flap, flutter.

 

The shadow grew larger and larger, eventually blocking out the sunlight completely.

 

“Ugh!”

 

Crash.

 

Lee Cheong-ryu frowned and leaped backward. The sidewalk blocks he had been standing on were now shattered by someone.

 

“What are you doing?”

 

The blue-haired S-rank Hunter looked at his opponent with an incredulous expression.

 

“Greeting.”

 

A tired-looking man with red wings and a scar across his face spoke briefly.

 

“That’s a unique way to greet someone.”

“Yeah.”

 

Hong I-jo, who had finished his dramatic landing, nodded.

 

“Now, question.”

“A question? You have something to ask? What is it?”

 

Lee Cheong-ryu asked back while taking a bite of his citrus ice cream.

Hong I-jo asking a question. And even seeking him out first. This was extremely rare.

 

His fellow S-rank Hunter of the same age had some strange aspects. Well, his own reputation wasn’t exactly normal either.

Hong I-jo had several particularly standout features even to him. From the wings sprouting from his back, to scars of unknown origin, and his extremely limited vocabulary.

 

“Know?”

 

As always, he threw out a question mark with everything before and after cut off.

 

“Know what?”

“Contact info.”

“Whose?”

 

‘What is this, asking me to play twenty questions every time.’

 

When Lee Cheong-ryu tilted his head, Hong I-jo hesitated for a moment, then soon explained.

 

“…About this tall.”

 

He held his hand up near his shoulder level.

 

“Oh, about that height. What else.”

“Black hair.”

“And?”

“Black eyes too.”

 

Hmm…

 

Lee Cheong-ryu suddenly looked around.

 

“Everyone here has black hair and black eyes.”

 

That’s right. Korea was a country of black hair and black eyes…

Several ordinary citizens who didn’t suffer from discoloration were moving their black pupils and murmuring.

 

“Don’t you know the name?”

“…Forgot.”

 

‘His memory is even worse than mine.’

 

Lee Cheong-ryu grabbed his forehead. It seemed like this twenty questions game would continue until dawn…

…Or not?

 

“Are you talking about Eun Hae-dam by any chance?”

“….”

“You know, that Hunter we watched the match with at the Academy?”

 

‘Oh.’

 

It seemed he had gotten the right answer. Hong I-jo’s face changed color as he nodded vigorously.

 

“Hmm….”

 

Eun Hae-dam’s contact information.

 

“What’s the reason?”

 

Hong I-jo answered quickly.

 

“Repayment.”

 

It was an unexpected answer. It didn’t seem like they were enemies with each other. Lee Cheong-ryu paused for a moment.

 

“Mm.”

 

‘I can’t miss out on this big entertainment.’

 

Then, not even a few seconds later, he came to a conclusion.

 

Grin.

 

Lee Cheong-ryu lifted the corners of his mouth into a smile.

 

“That’s premium information though?”

“….”

“Go find it yourself—. I’m not telling you.”

 

The moment he turned his back to leave the spot.

 

Clatter.

Crack, crackle!

 

That’s when the Black Iron Chain came flying. Hong I-jo instantly reached out and launched an attack toward Lee Cheong-ryu.

 

Crash—!

 

It was the skill of Red Dog, who was said to have thrown all kinds of criminals into the Awakener Prison.

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