A S-Class Hunter With Great Agility - Chapter 98

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Chapter 98: The Magpie Who Repaid a Favor (2)

 

Back to the police station.

 

“After fighting like that for a while, we almost got reported by the citizens.”

“….”

“When I came to my senses, we had pretty much destroyed the street? Ah, I thought we’d really get handcuffed and dragged away like this—.”

 

Lee Cheong-ryu spoke in an exaggerated tone.

 

“So I opened a Gate in the ceiling here and turned myself in. Crash. That’s how I fell down here.”

 

For the people working here, it must have been like a bolt from the blue. The police officer made a tearful face as if recalling that disaster.

 

“Why did it have to be our center….”

 

‘Right. Can a neighborhood security center even handle a fight between S-rank Hunters?’

 

I shook my head vigorously, feeling like my own thought process was getting strange. Then I sighed and opened my mouth.

 

“Anyway, it was Lee Cheong-ryu who started this whole thing.”

“Why—?! That kind of premium information shouldn’t be shared carelessly.”

 

Lee Cheong-ryu crossed his arms as if feeling wronged.

 

‘What premium information…! He probably just picked a fight because he thought it would be fun.’

 

I pressed my temples firmly and turned my head toward Hong I-jo.

 

“Hong I-jo, here.”

 

Then I pulled out my business card from my sleeve. Hong I-jo stared intently at that rectangular piece of paper before taking it.

 

“Contact me directly from now on. Don’t get dragged into this guy’s mess.”

 

 

Hong I-jo nodded as if he understood.

 

“But you know, I understand your feelings… but no matter what circumstances you had, you can’t fight in the street.”

“Tsk tsk, right. Who told you to start with skills?”

“Both of you!”

 

Lee Cheong-ryu and Hong I-jo avoided my eyes.

 

“Who exactly is going to repair what you destroyed, huh?”

“We’ll pay for all the repair costs….”

“Will Lee Cheong-ryu personally carry bricks and do the painting?”

“….”

 

 

‘Damn, again.’

 

I looked up at the air with an enlightened expression while thinking of an alternative word for painting.

 

“Anyway, it’s all the common citizens who have to clean up the mess….”

 

Since they’re people who earn tens or hundreds of billions of won at once, they probably can’t relate.

How much effort from so many people is needed to repair the street that two whole S-rank Hunters destroyed!

Even though I had just earned 2.7 billion won, I sympathized more with the police officer’s side.

 

“Next time, just tear open some uncleared Gate and fight inside. You can conquer it while you’re at it too.”

 

I gave them a stern warning. Lee Cheong-ryu and Hong I-jo finally nodded as if they understood.

 

“Um, so… are you finished with the settlement?”

 

The police officer who had been quietly listening carefully spoke up. He was looking at me strangely as I raised my voice at the two Guild Leaders.

 

‘Oops. I got into the habit from dealing with Choi Yu-il….’

 

I cleared my throat. But fortunately, the two were already shaking hands with me between them.

 

“Yes, the settlement is finished! We unintentionally caused trouble. We’re sorry about this.”

“…Sorry.”

 

Squeeze.

 

Was it just my imagination that they seemed to be putting too much force into their handshake?

 

“Oh, no. I also have to report to my superiors, so the repair costs will be billed to both of your guilds separately in a few days….”

 

The police officer finally let out a sigh of relief as if reassured.

 

“We’ll pay diligently!”

“…Me too.”

 

Lee Cheong-ryu smiled cheerfully while Hong I-jo still had a displeased expression.

 

“Let’s go outside and talk now.”

 

For the smooth blood circulation and oxygen supply of the police officers, I dragged the two of them out of the security center.

 

* * *

 

“Ah, but it feels refreshing to stretch my body after so long.”

 

Lee Cheong-ryu muttered this and stretched as he came out of the building.

 

‘Is he crazy?’

 

I quickly dismissed the thought that suddenly came to mind.

Even if he really was crazy, I couldn’t say it out loud, so it was a meaningless thought.

 

“Anyway, here. I brought him as requested, so we’re good, right? Don’t come flying over so recklessly next time.”

 

Lee Cheong-ryu patted my shoulder and spoke to Hong I-jo.

 

‘What the hell is going on…’

 

I gave up trying to understand and asked the question I’d been curious about all along.

 

“So, Hong I-jo. About that repayment you mentioned.”

“….”

“Um, I don’t think I’ve ever done anything for you that would warrant repayment… Could you tell me what you meant by that?”

 

‘Is it about Yeo Jun?’

 

But that was just someone with ability finding their rightful place. Even if I had some contribution, it was extremely minor.

 

‘I can’t really think of anything…’

 

Ah, right.

 

“Did you perhaps… hear it from Wi Seo-jin?”

“Yeah.”

 

When Hong I-jo answered immediately, I sighed.

 

‘So that’s what it was.’

 

The reason why he, the Guild Leader of Red Dog and an S-rank Hunter, was looking for me.

It seemed Hong I-jo had learned that I was the one who saved Red Dog’s 2nd Unit in the Elf Dungeon last time.

 

‘She said she wouldn’t tell…’

 

Well, thinking about it, I had only asked her not to leak it to the reporters. It was natural for a report to go to the Guild Leader of her organization.

 

“Thank you.”

“….”

“Not easy.”

 

Hong I-jo delivered short sentences with a serious expression.

 

‘It must not have been easy, so thank you… is that what he means?’

 

I awkwardly ruffled the back of my hair.

 

“…It was nothing.”

 

If anything, I received more help from Red Dog’s 2nd Unit. In a situation where I was outnumbered, their presence was tremendously helpful.

 

‘It was just… mutual assistance.’

 

I scratched my cheek, feeling unnecessarily awkward.

 

“Let’s go.”

“Huh?”

 

Hong I-jo suddenly nodded his head.

 

“Where to?”

 

When I asked back, he turned his gaze to the air.

 

“Headquarters.”

 

‘Headquarters…’

 

“You mean Red Dog Headquarters, I assume?”

 

Lee Cheong-ryu suddenly emerged from behind and provided commentary. The blue-haired S-rank Hunter continued with an interested expression.

 

“I’ve never been there either. You must have done something really appreciated?”

“….”

“I heard the 2nd Unit survived… It might be related to that—.”

“…Are you curious?”

“Hm? No, no. I just like this kind of deduction.”

 

Lee Cheong-ryu laughed heartily and waved his hand dismissively.

 

“I’ll be going now. We’re pretty busy too. If we don’t want to lose our 2nd place ranking again, we need to work hard—.”

“….”

“And about ‘that matter’ too, we need to continue our meetings.”

 

Lee Cheong-ryu wiped the expression from his face and glanced at Hong I-jo.

 

“It would really help if someone would lend a hand.”

“…Soon.”

“Oh? Really? I definitely heard that, right?”

 

Hong I-jo sighed and ignored Lee Cheong-ryu. Lee Cheong-ryu, as if he expected this, casually turned to me.

 

“Anyway, be careful. And if you encounter anything strange again, make sure to let us know.”

 

‘Something strange…’

 

‘That matter’ probably referred to the Strange People Cult, and ‘something strange’ probably meant the Bishop. I hesitated for a moment before opening my mouth.

 

“Lee Cheong-ryu. I’ve recently been…”

“Hm?”

“…Never mind. I’ll tell you when I’m more certain.”

“How anticlimactic.”

 

He shrugged his shoulders as if the excitement had fizzled out. Right. It would be better to tell him when I’m more sure. There’s no point wasting time on something I only have suspicions about.

 

‘The sacrifice that the Lord mentioned…’

 

It really bothers me.

But it’s not a problem that can be solved right now. I shook off my thoughts.

 

“Now…”

 

Just then, Hong I-jo spread his wings.

 

Flap.

 

“…Right. Let’s go for now.”

 

It would be ridiculous to refuse when an S-rank Hunter is offering to repay a favor.

I accepted Hong I-jo’s invitation and took a step forward.

 

“?”

 

Flutter.

Flap.

 

However, Hong I-jo just stood still and only moved his wings.

 

‘Don’t tell me…’

 

“We’re flying there?”

“Yeah.”

“Carrying me like last time?”

“Yeah.”

 

Damn, no way. This is the motion sickness express train. It’s practically roller coaster level.

 

“W-wait a moment. Wouldn’t it be faster if Lee Cheong-ryu opened a door for us?”

 

Regardless of getting used to it after riding a few times, it wasn’t an experience I wanted to have that often.

When I spoke urgently, Lee Cheong-ryu, who was about to leave, calmly explained.

 

“Ah. About that.”

 

Snap.

 

He snapped his fingers and created a gate in the air.

 

“Actually, there’s a handicap.”

“What do you…”

“I can’t set coordinates unless I’ve been to the place before.”

“Excuse me?”

 

What kind of nonsense is this?

 

“Well then, see you later—”

 

While I was trying to understand the situation, Lee Cheong-ryu waved goodbye and disappeared through the gate.

 

Whooom—

 

The blue door closed.

 

“Let’s go.”

 

I looked at the red wings with a dumbfounded expression.

 

* * *

 

‘But then, when did he ever visit the Security Center?’

 

That guy must have caused trouble before.

 

“…How much further do we have to go?”

 

I cleared my thoughts and shifted my gaze downward. Sure enough, there was the high sky beneath my feet.

 

“Soon.”

 

Hong I-jo, who was moving his wings, answered briefly.

 

‘Soon?’

 

I looked around curiously. That’s because all I could see was green foliage everywhere.

Hong I-jo and I were currently flying over a deep blue mountain.

 

Whooosh—

 

The unfamiliar cold air touched my skin.

 

‘Where exactly is the headquarters supposed to be here?’

 

Forget the headquarters, I felt like I might discover a cave where bears and tigers once ate garlic and mugwort.

 

“Over there.”

 

Finally, Hong I-jo pointed below. I suppressed my motion sickness and looked down, but likewise, there were only trees there.

 

“…Aren’t you in the wrong place?”

 

This was the same guy who couldn’t even find Hunter Academy and had asked me to act as his navigation.

I asked in a dubious tone.

 

“No.”

 

He shook his head and immediately began his descent.

 

Whooosh—

 

The red wings flapped a couple of times before his feet touched the ground.

Hong I-jo glided along the dirt path to complete his landing.

 

“Phew…”

 

I clutched my chest in relief at our safe landing.

 

“This place is…”

 

And when I raised my head, a building came into view.

 

“An abandoned factory?”

 

It was an old abandoned factory. One that had once belched smoke, but now gave off an eerie atmosphere—a closed factory.

 

Step.

 

Hong I-jo walked toward the abandoned factory.

 

‘Don’t tell me…’

 

Could this be Red Dog’s headquarters?

 

‘Why in a place like this…’

 

It looked very different from the large guild headquarters I’d seen so far.

The surroundings of the abandoned factory were dark and gloomy despite the sun not having set yet, and filled with dust.

 

‘It looks like ghosts might appear.’

 

It seemed like talismans should be posted to prevent evil spirits from intruding. It really was that bad.

 

“….”

 

I moved my steps while confirming there were no particular auras I could sense.

 

Creak.

 

Soon the man with red wings opened the door to the abandoned factory.

 

“…!”

 

However, the sight inside—

was quite unexpected.

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