Became the Transcendent Monarch of the Corner of the Room - Chapter 96

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Episode 96

A pure white robe.

The moment he faced the man’s face smiling faintly from within it.

Jeon Woo-jin felt as if he had been struck in the head.

“Wh-who are you…?”

This wasn’t just anyone’s front yard, but Heukpung.

Even though the Phoenix Union people had barged in.

Was this really a place where outsiders could come and go so freely?

-I am called Ian. Will you accept?

“Ac-accept what…?”

Accept what exactly?

Jeon Woo-jin stared at him blankly as if possessed by a ghost.

When he barely managed to turn his head, Im Ye-seo beside him quickly nodded.

“Yes. Please treat us.”

“Wait, wait! Do you even know who this person is?!”

His sudden appearance was already shocking enough.

But he’s saying he’ll treat the poison inflicted by the Phoenix Union bastards?

Does that even make sense?

Most importantly, how could they trust them?

Jeon Woo-jin’s suspicion was perfectly reasonable.

But Im Ye-seo-

Her expression was resolute.

“We’re all going to die if we stay like this anyway, Master.”

“Th-that’s true, but…”

“This person also came from Manwol, so at least we don’t need to doubt who he is.”

He came from Manwol?

But he clearly looks like a foreigner?

Jeon Woo-jin tilted his head at the exotic appearance.

Only after seeing Im Ye-seo step forward first did he slowly nod.

“Right… That’s not what’s important right now.”

Just as she said.

What mattered right now wasn’t who this man was.

First, survive.

Whether it’s revenge or repaying a debt.

All of that could be thought about after surviving.

‘Of course… if it’s even possible.’

Though he nodded at Im Ye-seo’s words.

Even then, Jeon Woo-jin didn’t have much hope.

The poison had spread throughout his entire body.

And they couldn’t even identify what type of poison it was.

He thought detoxifying it would also be impossible.

But did Im Ye-seo sense something different?

Even though she was in front of a complete stranger for the first time.

She was closing her eyes while facing the man before her.

Swoosh.

-Then… I shall help this one first.

Mage Ian.

As he extended his hand forward, a slender hand emerged from within the pure white robe.

The pale hand, like a corpse, gently settled on top of Im Ye-seo’s head.

Then.

-Detoxify.

He uttered a brief word.

‘What? What is he doing right now?’

At what looked like child’s play.

Just as Jeon Woo-jin was about to say something.

Kiiing!

“Ugh!”

Suddenly, blue light burst from the mage’s palm.

At first it flowed out as if to cover his hand.

Eventually it covered Im Ye-seo’s entire body.

It grew large enough to brightly illuminate the inside of the building in blue, then disappeared.

Whoooosh!

“Is it… over?”

-It is finished, so you may open your eyes now.

Im Ye-seo carefully opened her eyes at Ian’s words.

Her gaze instinctively turned downward.

“Huh…?”

Then she saw an unbelievable sight.

“Di-did the detoxification really work?!”

Just moments ago.

Her entire body had turned dark blue from the poison the Phoenix Union bastards had spread.

But with just Ian saying the word “detoxify,” her body had completely recovered.

‘My body too… has returned to normal. Even my mana…’

Moreover, the mysterious energy that had been restricting her physical abilities and mana.

Had now completely disappeared.

Not only had she perfectly regained her state from before being poisoned.

Though it might have been her imagination, she even felt like her body was lighter than before.

“How did you do it?!”

Im Ye-seo’s eyes widened in amazement.

This was clearly poison that couldn’t be detoxified even with all the various medicines and items Heukpung possessed!

Even though she had seen it directly, she simply couldn’t believe it.

But the one who was even more shocked was Jeon Woo-jin beside her.

‘Is it healing magic? No, even if it’s magic, I’ve never seen poison of this level healed in one go…’

Not only were there not that many Hunters who used magic.

Even the most outstanding Hunter would find it impossible to remove such strong poison in an instant.

But the man before his eyes…

Had done it.

-You as well?

“…Please.”

If he hadn’t seen it, it would be different.

Having directly witnessed Im Ye-seo’s recovery, not believing would be foolish.

At Ian’s question, Jeon Woo-jin closed his eyes and nodded.

Then he felt the mage’s hand on top of his head.

-Detoxify.

That same brief word echoed in his ears.

Along with it, the blue flash burst forth once again.

Flash!

Then the pain gradually disappeared from Jeon Woo-jin’s body.

At the same time, filled with a sense of liberation throughout his body, he slowly opened his eyes.

‘Really… the poison has disappeared…’

As soon as he opened his eyes, what he saw were his own two hands that had regained their original color.

He hastily grabbed the clothes around his neck and looked down at his body.

It was the same.

Just a few seconds ago, he had looked like a corpse that had been dead for years.

But with just one word of “detoxification” from that strange man, his body had completely returned to normal.

“Thank… you…”

Perhaps because he couldn’t believe it even while seeing it directly.

Jeon Woo-jin bowed his head with a bewildered expression.

At his words, Ian shrugged his shoulders as if it was nothing.

-This much is nothing at all, so there’s no need to make such an expression.

“Wh-who exactly is this person, Ye-seo?”

Still bewildered, Jeon Woo-jin.

He directed his question toward Im Ye-seo.

Then she pondered how to respond.

And slowly opened her mouth.

“They are Choi Hyun-min’s subordinates.”

“…Are you talking about Manwol’s youngest master?”

“That’s right.”

What?!

At those words, Jeon Woo-jin felt like he’d been hit in the back of the head.

All these people were from Manwol-

No, they were Choi Hyun-min’s people?

That person who couldn’t even awaken?

“…I can’t believe it.”

Jeon Woo-jin stared at her with a bewildered expression for a long time.

He slowly nodded his head toward Im Ye-seo.

“Once this matter is finished, I’ll go directly to that person and express my gratitude.”

“Understood.”

That’s when it happened.

Some people burst into the disheveled interior of the Heukpung building.

“I’m Ji Min-gi, section chief from the Awakening Management Agency. I came because there was a report of a disturbance between Hunters.”

“I’m Team Leader Lee Hyung-jun.”

Five or six men wearing rough jumpers.

The moment Jeon Woo-jin saw their faces, he let out a small sigh.

‘In the end… what was bound to come has come.’

The moment he faced the Phoenix Union, he had thought this far ahead.

Their power wasn’t just in mobilizing high-rank Hunters.

They also had the ability to manipulate government agencies.

In terms of guild standing, Heukpung was far below the Phoenix Union.

Even if they had invaded first and caused trouble.

In the end, the Management Agency and government people would side with the stronger ones.

Gulp.

Jeon Woo-jin unconsciously swallowed dry saliva.

He stepped forward toward the government officials.

“I’m Jeon Woo-jin, Master of Heukpung Guild.”

“Ah, hello. As I mentioned, we’re from the Management Agency.”

Section Chief Ji Min-gi glanced at Team Leader Lee Hyung-jun and continued speaking.

“The Phoenix Union reported that Heukpung Guild was attacking indiscriminately and killing people…”

As expected.

At those words, Jeon Woo-jin’s expression hardened completely.

“It’s the opposite. We were the ones who were attacked first.”

“Then where are the Phoenix Union members now? We need to talk with them to coordinate…”

Then it was actually Heukpung’s side that became troubled.

Since it was true that all the Phoenix members they needed to talk to were dead.

They had nothing left to say.

‘What should I say? At this rate, we’re going to take all the blame.’

Would they listen even if they talked about Manwol?

The current situation wasn’t something that could be easily resolved even if Chairman Choi, Manwol’s master, came directly.

Dozens of Hunters had died outside, not inside a labyrinth.

Who could possibly turn a blind eye to that?

“Or would Master Jeon Woo-jin and Ms. Im Ye-seo both come to the Management Agency and give your statements?”

Had he read the atmosphere?

Ji Min-gi’s tone became a bit stiffer.

The moment they followed them, it would be over.

Jeon Woo-jin’s mouth began to dry up.

Ring ring ring!

Then suddenly a ringtone sounded.

Everyone’s gaze turned to Im Ye-seo.

“Please take the call later.”

Team Leader Lee Hyung-jun frowned deeply.

Then Im Ye-seo bowed her head slightly with a troubled expression.

“J-just a moment. It’s a call from Choi Hyun-min…”

Then the complexions of Lee Hyung-jun and the other Awakening Management Agency people changed completely.

“Ch-Choi Hyun-min?”

“You don’t mean that person from Manwol, do you?”

“Yes.”

Just moments ago.

These people who had glared as if they would devour them at the phone’s ring.

The moment they heard the name Choi Hyun-min, they were startled.

Not only that, but as if Jeon Woo-jin and the like didn’t matter at all.

They perked up their ears and began concentrating on Im Ye-seo’s phone conversation.

“Yes. I answered the phone.”

-I’m watching the current situation… It seems like things have become a bit troublesome, is that right?

Glance.

Im Ye-seo instinctively glared at the Management Agency people.

She nodded toward the unseen Choi Hyun-min.

“That’s right. As you can see, it seems the Phoenix Union reported first…”

-I’d like to speak with those people for a moment, could you switch the phone to them?

He wants to talk with those people?

With people who could deliberately bury Heukpung?

Im Ye-seo pondered for a moment.

‘Right. Since we received help from Choi Hyun-min anyway… it would be fine to leave it to him until the end.’

She handed the phone she was holding to Ji Min-gi.

Then Team Leader Lee Hyung-jun, who was standing behind.

He quickly reached out and snatched the phone.

“Yes, I’ve answered the phone. This is Team Leader Lee Hyung-jun from the Awakening Management Agency.”

-Ah, it’s been a while.

“Aha! Th-that’s right! Yes yes, what brings you to call us like this?”

Huh?

What’s going on here?

At Team Leader Lee Hyung-jun’s voice, which suddenly rose two octaves higher.

The eyes of everyone present widened in surprise.

Even though they couldn’t even see Lee Hyung-jun’s appearance.

Wasn’t he bowing and scraping as if there was some great person in front of him while taking the call?

“Yes, yes, we dispatched briefly because there was a dispute between guilds, yes.”

This was a person called the Grim Reaper when dealing with guilds.

Had they ever seen him act so subservient before?

At that sight, the Heukpung Hunters couldn’t help but be horrified.

His direct subordinate, Ji Min-gi.

Only he wore the same expression as Lee Hyung-jun, being extremely tense.

-I heard that the Phoenix Union attacked first…

“Of, of course! Ah, there must have been some misunderstanding on our side, yes yes!”

Lee Hyung-jun’s brain was spinning rapidly.

To him, the truth or facts no longer mattered.

Whichever side was wrong could be dealt with later.

Right now, Choi Hyun-min was on the phone.

In the entire Capital Metropolitan Area-

No, the only EX-grade Hunter in the Republic of Korea was speaking.

The words of someone who deserved to be treated as a national VIP.

How could they possibly ignore what he was saying?

After holding onto his phone for quite a while like that.

Team Leader Lee Hyung-jun kept nodding his head repeatedly.

As soon as the call ended, he opened his mouth with a gulp.

“Today’s incident… We will act as if we saw nothing.”

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