Bloodline is Everything - Chapter 141

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【Bloodline is a Thug Chapter 141】

141. The Invitation (1)

Western Pacific Ocean.
In a place where ordinarily only the sea, clouds, and aircraft were witnessed, an enormous disc hung suspended in the sky.
Strangely, despite such a colossal object blocking out the heavens, sunlight streamed unobstructed onto the waters below—as though the light itself passed through the disc.
-There, do you see it? That circular structure before your eyes is the Heavenly Arena!
A black helicopter circled the disc’s perimeter. Inside, a female reporter clutched her microphone, speaking with fervent intensity.
-Though invisible to the naked eye, a barrier envelops the Heavenly Arena. It exists to repel external intrusion.
In truth, the information the reporter conveyed was so commonplace that nearly everyone already knew it.
The Heavenly Arena was that renowned—a grand spectacle commanding the world’s attention.
-Do you see those vessels below? They carry hunters, all of them. Hunters gathered from across the globe to participate in the Heavenly Arena.
Not every ship, however, transported hunters exclusively.
Several cruise liners ferried spectators intent on witnessing the event.
-The emblems of major families and guilds are quite visible. Truly befitting the Heavenly Arena.
Larger families and guilds brought their own vessels, while hunters of lesser means purchased passage aboard cruise ships operated by travel agencies.
-Ah, there! Over there!
The reporter pointed toward a particular ship. The cameraman swiftly adjusted focus.
-That’s a Heukcheon Group vessel! They’ve been the talk of recent news—having annihilated both the Mei Family and the South American Cartel.
The Heukcheon Group’s ship was notably immense, its presence commanding and unmistakable.
-Moreover, Kwon Han-ul, the bloodline member from Heukcheon confirmed to participate, possesses an almost unbelievable record of accomplishments….

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“Will Kwon Han-ul be safe…?”
Aboard the Heukcheon ship, in the reception room within, Kwon Hu-don exhaled a deep sigh.
More than a week had passed since Kwon Han-ul disappeared. Every time I imagined what hardships he might be enduring by now, sighs escaped unbidden.
“The Chairman just keeps telling me to wait….”
The moment Kwon Han-ul vanished, I contacted the Main House. Naturally, I assumed we would participate in rescuing him as well.
-Go to the location where the Heavenly Arena opens and wait there.
Kwon Seon-woo’s orders were different. He kept our group waiting, saying it would be problematic if Kwon Han-ul’s disappearance became known to outsiders.
As a result, we had been confined to this ship for over a week since Kwon Han-ul’s abduction.
“Sigh….”
Kwon Hu-don sighed once more.
Suddenly, my gaze shifted to Joo Ha-yeon and Mei Hong. The two women were gathered before a table, earnestly discussing something.
“According to my separate investigation, Heukcheon’s intelligence division has confirmed that the Blaga Family is responsible for the kidnapping.”
“The Blaga Family? Those incompetent fools who can only deceive people committed such an act?”
“The problem is that the Chairman shows no sign of issuing a rescue order. It seems we must take action ourselves.”
“I agree. But doesn’t no one know the location of the Blaga Family?”
“Based on the intelligence I’ve gathered separately….”
“Um….”
Kwon Hu-don called out to the two cautiously. Both turned to face him almost simultaneously. An odd intensity emanated from them.
“What are you two discussing right now…?”
“We were formulating a plan to rescue Kwon Han-ul.”
“That’s right. We can’t just sit idle any longer.”
At the two women’s response, Kwon Hu-don swallowed hard.
“The, the Chairman ordered us to wait.”
“Even though the Blaga Family has been revealed as the culprits, the Chairman hasn’t taken separate action. We cannot wait any longer.”
“Besides, our commander is imprisoned. We can’t just sit here doing nothing.”
Kwon Hu-don swallowed again. Every word rang true. Yet disobeying the Chairman’s orders filled me with profound hesitation.
“W, what do you think, Gael?”
Kwon Hu-don looked toward Gael Garsian. Gael Garsian sat meditating upon the carpet.
At Kwon Hu-don’s question, Gael Garsian slowly opened his eyes.
“I agree with the opinions of Joo Ha-yeon and Mei Hong.”
And he spoke without the slightest hesitation.
“The, the Chairman might become angry….”
“The person I serve is Kwon Han-ul.”
Gael Garsian spoke decisively. At his words, Kwon Hu-don felt deeply moved.
“…You’re right.”
Resolve settled across Kwon Hu-don’s face. In truth, I wanted to go rescue Kwon Han-ul.
I simply hadn’t found the courage to commit.
“Let’s go rescue Kwon Han-ul.”
Kwon Hu-don spoke with firm resolve.
Then, something fell upon the ship with a loud sound. The moment the noise erupted, an alarm suddenly blared.
“It appears an intruder has breached the vessel.”
Joo Ha-yeon spoke in a chilling voice, her eyes gleaming with lethal intent.
Ever since Kwon Han-ul’s abduction, Joo Ha-yeon had carried herself like a thorned rose—perpetually bristling.
“I don’t know who dares violate Heukcheon’s territory, but… they need to be made an example of.”
There were security personnel guarding the ship, yet Joo Ha-yeon rose from her chair, determined to handle the matter herself.
“Leave the intruder to me.”
Mei Hong also drew her blade. Watching the two women radiating such murderous aura, Kwon Hu-don felt a chill run down his spine.
That was when it happened.
The blaring alarm that had been screaming fell silent. Everyone exchanged confused glances.
The door burst open and someone stepped inside.
“Phew… that was exhausting.”
The person who opened the door walked into the reception room as naturally as if they belonged there.
“It’s been a while, everyone. Nothing too troublesome happened while I was gone, I hope?”
The intruder even greeted them casually before heading to the water dispenser, filling a cup and gulping it down.
The group stared at the intruder with their mouths hanging open. A long silence stretched between them.
Only after finishing the water did the intruder notice their stares.
“Why are you all looking at me like that?”
“Han-ul?”
“Kwon Han-ul?”
“Commander?”
“You’re back!”
Each of them called out Kwon Han-ul’s name loudly. Kwon Han-ul was startled.
“What on earth happened to you? How did you get here?”
“Tell us what happened right now!”
“Han-ul, are you alright? Is your body okay?”
All four of them swarmed Kwon Han-ul with questions.
“Everyone, please calm down first…”
Kwon Han-ul tried to soothe the group with a bewildered expression.
“Well, what happened was…”

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“…That’s how it came to be.”
Kwon Han-ul explained everything that had transpired.
He didn’t tell the truth. The fact that Kwon Han-ul possessed multiple bloodlines was a secret even from his team members.
Because of this, Kwon Han-ul had no choice but to speak according to Catalina Blaga’s scenario.
“Catalina Blaga has lost her mind. How dare she lay a hand on the Heukcheon Bloodline…and on a pure-blooded member like Kwon Han-ul at that.”
Joo Ha-yeon’s eyebrows twitched. The signs of suppressed anger were evident.
But that wasn’t where her real anger lay.
“And Kwon Chan-seong tried to kill Kwon Han-ul? It must have been Vice Chairman Kwon Hyuk’s orders. I can’t fathom what he was thinking.”
A member of the Heukcheon Bloodline had attempted to kill another of the same bloodline. And the one giving the order held the position of Vice Chairman.
For Joo Ha-yeon, who held deep affection for Heukcheon, this was something she could never condone.
“Th-this is serious, isn’t it…? Th-great uncle tried to kill you….”
Kwon Hu-don spoke with a darkened expression. The third-ranking figure in Heukcheon had openly attempted to kill Kwon Han-ul. It was a calamity.
“Ah, no. If the Chairman finds out about this, he won’t let it slide. Then no matter how great an uncle he is….”
Kwon Hu-don’s voice gradually grew quieter. It was because Joo Ha-yeon’s expression was far from pleasant.
“If the Chairman learns of this, he will naturally impose punishment. However….”
Joo Ha-yeon, who had served Heukcheon for a long time, knew well
how meticulous Kwon Hyuk was. And how cunning.
“Kwon Hyuk always prepares contingencies when planning something. This time will be no exception.”
“I share the same thoughts as you, Ha-yeon.”
Kwon Han-ul agreed. When departing for the Heavenly Arena, Catalina Blaga had also warned him.
That Kwon Hyuk would surely not take this lying down.
“Th-then….”
Kwon Hu-don swallowed hard. Then, Mei Hong spoke up.
“Hu-don oppa, why are you so worried? The captain came back alive anyway.”
“Th-that’s true, but… because of Catalina Blaga….”
“Either way, he’s fine. So that settles it.”
“I agree. The captain is fortunate when it comes to misfortune.”
Gael Garsian also nodded. With both of them saying this, Kwon Hu-don had nothing more to say.
“In any case, I’m glad to see everyone again.”
Kwon Han-ul spoke with a smile. It was genuine, without a trace of falsehood.
While confined in the Blaga Family compound, his teammates were what he thought of most.
“I-I’m glad too, Han-ul.”
“I’m relieved you returned safely.”
“It’s reassuring.”
Everyone said something. Kwon Han-ul felt oddly embarrassed and scratched his cheek.
“Ah, Kwon Han-ul. While you were away, something like this arrived.”
Just then, Joo Ha-yeon brought up a new topic. She opened a subspace and pulled out a letter.
“What kind of letter is this?”
Kwon Han-ul received the letter with a curious expression.
A letter in this age of active social media. And it was even sealed with what appeared to be wax.
“It’s a party invitation from the Babel Family.”
However, the moment Kwon Han-ul heard the name Babel, he could no longer regard the letter lightly.
The Babel Family.
One of the few great houses in the world that could rival the Heukcheon Bloodline.
If the Heukcheon Bloodline carried the blood of dragons, the Babel Family possessed the bloodline of true dragons.
“They say they’re preparing a party so that the participants of the Sky Arena can build connections with one another.”
Kwon Han-ul examined the letter from every angle.
In reality, there would be another purpose. Perhaps they intended to gather all the Sky Arena participants in one place and assess them.
“What will you do? Will you decline?”
Kwon Han-ul deliberated for a moment.
In truth, it wasn’t a bad proposal. While it was unpleasant to have his abilities gauged by the Babel Family, conversely, Kwon Han-ul could also get a glimpse of the other participants’ and the Babel Family’s level.
To be honest, he was curious. What level of ability did the promising talents from other families and guilds possess?
‘It’s also an opportunity to obtain Dragon Heart Blood.’
This was a party hosted by the Babel Family. Naturally, members of the Babel bloodline would be present. He could obtain their bloodline—Dragon Heart Blood.
‘Dragon Heart Blood is not from a dragon, but from the dragon bloodline.’
All members of the Babel bloodline possessed Dragon Hearts thanks to Dragon Heart Blood.
Strictly speaking, they weren’t true Dragon Hearts. Mixed-bloods and impure-bloods would obtain incomplete Dragon Hearts, and even pure-bloods fell short of the original.
However, the Dragon Heart Blood Kwon Han-ul would obtain was pure. If so, he might obtain a true Dragon Heart.
“This invitation….”
Suddenly, Kwon Han-ul noticed the gazes of Kwon Hu-don and Gael Garsian fixed upon him.
Both were looking at him with expressions of considerable burden.
“Do you have something to say?”
“W-well, it’s just….”
Kwon Hu-don scratched his head as he spoke.
“I-if you’re going, could I possibly go with you? I-it’s not for any particular reason, but all the famous hunters will be gathering there, won’t they?”
It seemed his purpose was to meet other hunters directly. Kwon Hu-don had a tendency to idolize famous hunters.
“And you, Gael?”
“I…have never been to a party before….”
Gael Garsian spoke with evident shyness. For someone as curious as him, he seemed eager to see what a party hosted by a great house would be like.
Kwon Han-ul smiled wryly as he spoke.
With both of them approaching him this way, he couldn’t very well refuse.
“Very well. Let’s all participate together.”

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