Became a Mechromancer - Chapter 93

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Chapter 93.
Misunderstanding (3)
An artificial cave carved to resemble bedrock.
The tunnel branched into three paths leading toward the Chiko Island Dock, all converging at this single point.
Because Lim Doo-ho’s group had sealed this passage, the combat robots were bottlenecked, stretching in a long queue unable to escape the tunnel.
Crunch—
The sound of destruction echoed through the dark, unlit cave.
It was the noise of a combat robot shattering under Isto’s fist.
Thunk, thunk-thunk!
Then Hawkeye swiftly extracted components from the wreckage of what had just been a combat robot, using metal arrows to pick them clean and push them aside.
Whirring— clang, crackle.
Aboard Transport Ship 43, Bom-i was busy sorting the Echometal and guided missiles separately into the Garage.
Ten androids worked alongside her, lending their hands.
Then Isto made a sharp sound.
Huh?!
-One of those blinded ones got through?
“Blinded one” was Isto’s slang term for a combat robot that had lost its vision to the green stone.
A combat robot stumbled forward, colliding against the walls of the corridor as it advanced.
Usually, Hawkeye or the androids would intercept it midway.
But occasionally…
One would break through and emerge from the cave.
Whirring. Crackle, crackle!
It was caught by Lim Doo-ho, who stood outside the cave.
More precisely, his Soul Bot seized it, and the combat robot was disassembled in an instant.
By now, Lim Doo-ho had grown so skilled that simultaneously disassembling two or three combat robots was nothing.
But since the others were handling most of them up front, there wasn’t much work left for his hands.
What he was doing amounted to—
“Are they still coming down?”
-Their numbers have decreased a lot… Huh?!
“What is it, Isto?”
-Our money is running away!
Isto no longer even considered them combat robots.
In any case, the combat robots that had been unable to break through suddenly began escaping somewhere.
Lim Doo-ho shouted urgently.
“Throw the green stones at them—block their escape!”
Roger!
-As expected of you, Lim Doo-ho.
Just as Isto was about to move forward.
-I’ll go.
Hawkeye, cloaked in invisibility, burst from the tunnel faster than anyone else and caught up to the combat robots.
And then….
Thunk, thunk.
He casually tossed green stones at their feet.
Crash, bang.
Blinded, the combat robots collided with each other and tumbled in a tangled heap.
Blood Soo, watching through night vision, was utterly astounded.
‘These people are treating combat robots like they’re scrapping defective machines?’
Jacob, observing through her smart glasses, clicked his tongue.
-I’ve never seen monsters like that before.
“Right?”
-So here’s the thing, Susan….
“No.”
-How did you know what I was about to ask?
“You want me to scout these people for recruitment to America.”
-Y-yes, that’s right.
“Did you forget I just barely survived back there?”
She remained uneasy about the invisible Hawkeye.
No—what terrified her more than invisibility itself was that she couldn’t sense his presence at all.
‘I really want to learn how he does that.’
Even now, though he seemed to be doing something over there, she detected nothing.
When Jacob tried to persuade her again, she cut the communication channel.
‘He might as well just ask me to die!’
Sigh….
Blood Soo exhaled a long breath.
But then.
‘Come to think of it, where is Ghost in all this chaos?’
“That sneaky bastard just snatched the artifact and vanished.”
It was a bitter pill to swallow—being robbed blind right before her eyes.
Suddenly.
She stared intently into the tunnel.
A chill ran down her spine.
Crunch!
Watching the short figure obliterate a combat robot in the cave with a single blow, Blood Soo’s shoulders trembled.
A memory flickered through her mind.
「Daddy!」
「M-me?」
「Daddyyyy!」
Right after, the small child had clung tightly to Go Gyeong-taek’s leg, and in that brief moment while she was laughing, she had lost her grip on the container.
And now.
Before me stood the squat figure, casually pulverizing combat robots as though they were mere candy.
A low grunt escaped me.
‘So that’s the monstrous strength that seized Go Gyeong-taek’s leg.’
It had been the sole moment of vulnerability she’d revealed.
Unbelievable.
‘Ghost was the sniper and this squat woman?’
Which meant.
Ghost was a South Korean civil servant!
An existence that could never be recruited under ordinary circumstances.
I’d witnessed it clearly with my own eyes.
The way she threw herself into danger without hesitation, expecting no reward.
Sigh.
The South Korean government certainly had its merits.
‘Knowing everything while feigning ignorance.’
The moment I leaked what I’d discovered to Chairman Han Hyun-chul.
‘That sniper would come for me.’
Given that even the hacker Jacob had fallen to them, if they decided to pursue me, the outcome was inevitable.
Blood Soo muttered quietly.
“I need to withdraw from this job.”
Money was tempting, but nothing mattered more than life.
She turned and left her position.
Yet….
‘If I could impress that sniper, could I learn something from her?’
Blood Soo felt regret dripping away.
Shortly after.
As the combat robots were being cleared.
My smartwatch chimed.
‘…Na Manager?’
I hesitated for a moment.
‘Should I head back to the Plaza?’
The combat robots were already dealt with.
But.
If I hid this and he found out later, that would be awkward too….
I carefully connected the channel.
A somewhat excited voice came through.
-Lim! You’re alright, aren’t you?
“Yes, I’m fine.”
-I’m coming up right now, so don’t push yourself under any circumstances.
I scratched my cheek.
‘It wasn’t really that strenuous, but he keeps saying that.’
Do I usually look tired?
In any case, I decided to be honest.
“…I’ve cleared the Artificial Cave leading to the Dock.”
-Right, we were about to head up and clear it right away… huh? It’s already done?
“Yes.”
-Why?
“…Sir?”
Na Manager beyond the hologram had his mouth half-open.
Looking at him, he seemed quite confused.
“Manager?”
-Huh? Oh! Yes.
Na Manager, who had been flustered for a moment, shook his head and collected himself.
-Actually, I watched your performance on the drone feed. That’s why we were trying to head up faster. But now you’re saying the situation is resolved.
Lim Doo-ho’s expression hardened.
My heart skipped a beat.
Then that meant…
‘They captured everything—me fooling around with Super Intelligence?’
Now I needed to be honest.
I drew a sharp breath and opened my mouth.
“Manager, the thing is, when I awakened….”
-But the moment the drone got close, it crashed. I’m not sure if it was because of that green stone you mentioned.
“…!”
So only I was captured on film.
Na Manager asked.
-When you awakened, what?
“Ah, I’m just glad I awakened.”
-I feel the same way.
Heh heh, ha ha….
The two of us laughed awkwardly at each other.
Na Manager continued.
-Lim, you came with your family, right?
“Ah, yes.”
-Then go see them right away.
Huh….
Right now?
Na Manager urged Lim Doo-ho, who was blinking in confusion.
-We’ll handle the rest of the situation, so hurry and go!
“…Oh, thank you for your consideration!”
-Yes, yes. Go quickly!
After ending the call, I put Super Intelligence in the Garage and headed toward where my family was.
As expected.
‘A man with a family truly shows exceptional consideration.’
* * *
Tap-tap-tap-tap!
Beneath the streetlights, Hunters and combat androids raced forward in a frenzy.
Screech.
One Hunter who arrived first at the Artificial Cave entrance froze in place.
“Good heavens….”
Those who arrived afterward gasped at the sight before them.
Combat robot wreckage lay piled high both inside and outside the cave.
Yet not a single Hunter was visible.
Surely not.
“Did they really dismantle all of this and vanish?”
“First Ghost, now hiding identities—is it becoming a trend?”
“How is this even possible?”
Having faced the combat androids directly, no one believed they could be dismantled so effortlessly.
Yet the scene before them was casually shattering such common sense.
“I never thought such a monster existed.”
“But if that monster hadn’t shown up, we’d still be fighting.”
Everyone agreed with that assessment.
Honestly, had they encountered them, they would have offered thanks first.
They would have gladly built connections and attempted recruitment if possible, but all they could do was salivate at the prospect.
Na Manager slowly surveyed the scene.
Wow, that bastard Lim Doo-ho.
‘And he even stripped the Ecometal while he was at it?’
It was almost laughable how audacious he was.
Besides, the Chinese side couldn’t exactly demand the combat robot wreckage back.
He stroked his chin thoughtfully.
‘The quantity is substantial—wouldn’t it be too much for an individual to sell?’
Perhaps it wouldn’t be a bad idea for the Hunter Management Bureau to purchase everything wholesale, then commission Lim Doo-ho to craft items from the recovered materials….
In other words.
Making Lim Doo-ho wealthy.
Na Manager’s reasoning was simple.
‘With this rate of growth, I absolutely must bind him to the Hunter Management Bureau.’
And if possible, help him transition from renting to owning his home right now!
The thought of having locked him into only a one-year contract suddenly felt like a grave mistake.
Then his gaze fell upon the Hunters bearing the Changtian Clan mark.
You all can keep exchanging pleasantries with Ghost.
‘We’re securing Lim Doo-ho!’
That was when it happened.
“Na Manager.”
The Military Commander approached.
Na Manager pointed subtly to the side with his finger.
They separated from the group, indicating they had something to discuss privately.
“Go ahead.”
“Well, actually… that monster is one of ours.”
The Military Commander faltered.
“…Pardon?”
“I ordered him to go in first.”
Na Yong-seok spoke again to the bewildered commander.
“Just as those androids are military secrets, that one is our secret weapon. I apologize for not informing you beforehand.”
Ah, ah!
The commander’s eyes widened in understanding, and he nodded. Then Na Manager immediately broached the main topic.
“So I’d appreciate it if you could classify this matter along with your own secrets. Honestly, if that one gets exposed, not just domestic guilds but overseas forces will be drooling over him.”
“Understood. Let’s do it that way.”
Fortunately, the Military Commander was a reasonable man. Thus, everyone present was notified of the military classification, and they were about to proceed with scene cleanup under the gag order when it happened.
“We need to head to the Main Security Room.”
“Solo operations are not permitted.”
The Military Commander immediately objected to the Changtian Clan hunter’s words.
“I understand what you’re saying, but we’re in a hurry too.”
“…?”
“Our Go Gyeong-taek entered the Main Security Room to apprehend Zhang Wei.”
Even as the commander refused, the atmosphere among the Changtian Clan hunters grew sharp.
Eventually, Na Manager stepped forward.
“Then let’s have Changtian take the lead, with the military providing support from behind.”
The Main Security Room had to be reclaimed.
Only then could they prevent the dome from opening again.
This assembled team was the dispatch unit that brought Go Gyeong-taek out of the Main Security Room.
* * *
Chico Island Hospital.
The place Hyun Se-hee was using as a temporary control tower.
Dozens of holograms suspended in midair displayed the situation across the island.
Everyone stared in awe.
Na Manager inwardly whistled.
‘I’ve heard rumors of Super Intelligence, but to think she could manipulate holographic displays to this extent without even being an android.’
Then the door opened.
Go Gyeong-taek entered alone.
His combat suit was stained with blood, yet his stride remained steady.
Na Manager spoke first.
Good grief.
“Go Manager, you’re safe. That’s fortunate.”
“Thanks to you, I survived.”
“I’ve heard the reports. You captured Zhang Wei yourself—truly impressive.”
Go Gyeong-taek smiled faintly.
Na Manager’s expression shifted to one of mild disappointment.
“Though it would have been better if you’d arrested him… instead, you took his head.”
“Ha, I simply didn’t have the luxury for such restraint.”
As a peculiar tension settled over the room, the Changcheon Clan Leader interjected.
“It’s fortunate you’ve returned, but Go Gyeong-taek is no longer affiliated with Changcheon, is he?”
The Changcheon Clan Leader’s words were a veiled way of saying he should leave.
Na Manager stroked his chin thoughtfully.
Hmm…
“I see how it is.”
Go Gyeong-taek chuckled, as if he’d expected nothing less.
Just as he turned to leave, the Changcheon Clan Leader let out a soft laugh from behind.
He paused.
Go Gyeong-taek turned back and pulled a smartwatch from his pocket, dangling it.
“This is the smartwatch Zhang Wei was wearing.”
Na Manager’s gaze fixed upon it.
The Military Commander and Hyun Se-hee both looked toward it simultaneously.
Go Gyeong-taek held the smartwatch between his fingers, swaying it gently.
“When I opened it, I found rather intriguing information inside.”
The Military Commander asked.
“What… what is it?”
Go Gyeong-taek’s lips curved upward.
“Details about why the Chinese pirates targeted Chiko Island, for instance.”
“Are you certain?”
“You’ve been deceived… never mind.”
As Go Gyeong-taek turned to leave, Na Manager called him back.
“What do you want?”
As if he’d been waiting for those words, Go Gyeong-taek gestured with his chin toward the Changcheon Clan Leader.
“First, get rid of that one.”
The Changcheon Clan Leader’s expression hardened into stone.
He Became a Mecromancer
Author |
Keon-gang E
Published |
February 25, 2026
Publisher |
Tail Six
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