Bloodline is Everything - Chapter 210

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【Bloodline is a Thug Chapter 210】

210. Preparation Period (2)

“Wow, no matter how far we go, all I see is ice.”
A specialized arctic vehicle equipped with caterpillar treads instead of wheels.
Kwon Han-ul sat inside, gazing out the window.
Beyond the glass pane stretched an endless expanse of pristine ice.
“I’ve heard that in the old days, Earth’s temperature rose, causing many glaciers to melt.”
Joo Ha-yeon, seated across from him, spoke while pouring tea.
“Now, ice-attribute monsters have settled in Antarctica and continuously emit cold energy, so it’s returned to its original state.”
“So that’s the story behind it.”
Kwon Han-ul accepted the teacup Joo Ha-yeon offered. He savored its warmth for a moment.
“But Ha-yeon, is it really necessary to use a facility in such a place? I heard Heukcheon has secret locations for closed-door training as well.”
“Yes, that’s true. I was planning to arrange that location initially, but….”
Joo Ha-yeon continued speaking as she poured tea into her own cup.
“The Chairman ordered us to use this location instead.”
“…The Chairman?”
It was an order whose intent remained utterly unclear.
“Yes, he said it was to prepare for any unforeseen circumstances.”
“Unforeseen circumstances?”
In that instant, Kwon Han-ul’s expression hardened. A certain face had surfaced in his mind.
“Could it be because of the Vice Chairman?”
Hunters are most vulnerable when absorbing elixirs. That’s why Kwon Han-ul sought a safe location to consume the elixir.
If Kwon Han-ul used Heukcheon’s facilities, there was no telling what schemes Kwon Hyuk might attempt.
“I’m not certain. I didn’t hear any other explanation….”
Joo Ha-yeon spoke evasively. Kwon Han-ul didn’t press further and brought the teacup to his lips.
“Regardless of the Chairman’s intentions, the place you’re going will be far safer than Heukcheon’s facilities.”
“Is that so?”
“Yes, it’s a facility specially created by Dolphin Company, a global construction firm that builds facilities for hunters, specifically designed for elite hunters.”
“It already sounds like a famous place… Will such a location actually be safe?”
Kwon Han-ul spoke with concern in his tone. Joo Ha-yeon shook her head at his words.
“Conversely, it could mean that the place is secure enough to remain safe even after becoming famous.”
It was a strangely persuasive argument.
Besides, since Kwon Seon-woo had personally recommended the location, there was no need to worry.
“I’m eager to see it soon.”
With those words, Kwon Han-ul brought the teacup to his lips once more.

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Two hours later, the vehicle carrying Kwon Han-ul arrived at its destination.
“Welcome!”
The moment I stepped out of the car, a middle-aged man greeted me.
“I’m Devan Wifus, Chairman of Dolphin Company!”
I was somewhat taken aback by the title of Chairman. I hadn’t expected someone of such standing to greet me personally.
I grasped the hand Devan Wifus extended and spoke.
“I’m honored that the Chairman himself has come to welcome me. I hardly know where to put myself.”
“Ha! How could I send a subordinate when a member of the Heukcheon Bloodline is visiting? And not just any bloodline member, but the one who will lead Heukcheon into the future—I had to meet you personally and explain everything!”
Devan Wifus gripped my hand firmly, and I could sense his determination to build a connection with me through this opportunity.
“Let’s head inside. It’s cold out here, so I’ll explain everything once we’re indoors.”
Devan Wifus led me and Joo Ha-yeon into the facility.
“This shelter, which our Dolphin Company constructed, was originally designed as a survival sanctuary for emergencies. It not only completely blocks external attacks but is engineered to sustain occupants for a minimum of thirty years using only internal facilities and resources.”
“That’s quite impressive.”
“Thank you for the compliment. The structure consists of seven levels total—one ground floor and six basement levels. The lowest level, Basement Level 6, is designated for training, while the remaining levels exist to maintain the facility’s operations.”
The scale was far larger than I’d imagined.
“It’s enormous. Besides me, how many others are currently using this facility?”
“Pardon? Ah, haha!”
Devan Wifus suddenly burst into laughter.
“Oh, I apologize. Your question caught me quite off guard… Our facility can only accommodate a single user.”
“…Only one person?”
“Yes, of course we have permanent staff stationed here to manage and guard the facility.”
I asked with a puzzled expression.
“Can you really operate a facility of this scale with just one user?”
“That’s why the rental cost is extraordinarily high… Ah, but seeing that you don’t know about the cost, I suppose you’re unaware of that detail as well.”
“What do you mean?”
“Originally, this facility was reserved for another client. However, the Chairman of Heukcheon paid triple the price to rent it instead.”
I couldn’t help but be astonished at those words.
There’s no way the rental cost for such a massive facility would be cheap. And he paid three times that amount?
“The Chairman of Heukcheon truly has remarkable generosity. No wonder the name Heukcheon commands such respect.”
Devan Wifus spoke with a beaming smile. He had every reason to be delighted—he’d just earned an enormous sum.
“Next, I’ll guide you to Basement Level 1.”
Devan Wifus’s explanations continued for quite some time afterward.
“Basement Level 3 is the warehouse. All supplies converge here.”
“Basement Level 5 is the purification system. All wastewater from the facility is purified and recycled here.”
After explanations of each level, we finally arrived at the Closed-door Training Chamber on Basement Level 6.
“This is the heart of our facility. Once it’s sealed, it can only be opened from the inside. Even if the entire facility were destroyed by some catastrophe, Level 6 alone is designed to remain intact. Inside, we’ve stockpiled enough supplies to sustain someone for ten years.”
As befitted such a critical space, Devan Wifus’s explanation was thorough.
After the explanation concluded, I made my way to the Private Chamber on Basement Level 1.
I planned to rest here for a day before entering the Closed-door Training Chamber.
The luggage I’d brought had already been neatly organized by the staff.
“I should wash up first.”
I was just about to remove my shirt when—
“Kwon Han-ul, may I come in?”
Along with a knock, Joo Ha-yeon’s voice reached me. I opened the door to greet her.
“What is it?”
“I’ve just received a call from the Chairman.”
At the mention of the Chairman, my entire body tensed.
“He asked that you contact him before entering the Closed-door Training Chamber.”
“…Understood.”
Joo Ha-yeon bowed respectfully and withdrew. I closed the door and deliberated for a long while.
Since he hadn’t set a specific deadline and merely asked me to call before entering the chamber, I could always call later.
But I couldn’t indefinitely postpone Kwon Seon-woo’s request.
“…It’s better to do it now.”
After steeling myself, I called Kwon Seon-woo.
After several rings, the call connected.
-It’s me.
A crisp voice came through the smartphone. I took a deep breath.
-You’re calling earlier than expected.
“I cannot delay the Chairman’s orders.”
-I didn’t give you an order.
Kwon Seon-woo spoke in a blunt tone.
“Thank you for lending me this place.”
I expressed my gratitude first. Since I’d apparently paid triple the original price, I couldn’t simply let it pass.
-That’s enough.
“But I paid three times the cost…”
-What’s so remarkable about such pocket change?
I clicked my tongue. For him, the sum required to rent this facility was mere pocket change.
“If I may ask, what business did you call me for?”
-Hmm.
A brief silence fell. I was wondering whether I should ask again.
-Is it true that you possess other bloodlines in your body?

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“….”
My mind went blank for a moment.
I was confused, unsure how to answer such a question.
“How could I possibly….”
-So it’s true after all, hearing you say that.
“…Did you hear this from Uncle?”
-Myung-woo? Don’t tell me that bastard knew too and kept it secret from me?
Kwon Seon-woo’s voice carried an edge of irritation. Sensing something had gone wrong, Kwon Han-ul hurried to explain himself.
“I only learned about it when we discovered the Mei Family Vault! I had no idea until now!”
-Is that so?
Kwon Seon-woo’s tone softened considerably. Kwon Han-ul exhaled in relief.
-So you possess bloodlines other than the Black Dragon Bloodline? So what those fools said was actually true….
Still struggling to believe it, Kwon Seon-woo muttered to himself.
-Now I understand. Why you’ve grown so rapidly. Why the strong have fallen to you.
A brief silence fell between them. Breaking it, Kwon Han-ul asked.
“How did you find out?”
-I discovered it recently while investigating various matters that needed resolving.
“Matters that needed resolving?”
-But let me ask you one more thing first.
Kwon Han-ul had asked, but Kwon Seon-woo showed no intention of answering.
-Why have you kept this secret all this time?
“I judged it to be dangerous.”
-Dangerous? True, when you first came to Heukcheon, you were merely an object of suspicion. It would have been wise to hide it. But if you had told me….
Kwon Seon-woo’s voice trailed off.
-…Even I wouldn’t have believed you.
Kwon Han-ul said nothing.
-It was my oversight.
“That’s not true.”
-Enough. Don’t waste breath on empty words.
A long sigh came through the phone.
-Do you intend to keep this secret going forward?
“I’m uncertain.”
-It’s your choice, so I won’t meddle. But I recommend you reveal it.
“Why is that?”
-Because it will be easier that way.
A look of confusion crossed Kwon Han-ul’s face.
“Easier in what sense?”
-You’ll understand once you wait and see what comes.
“Pardon?”
Today, Kwon Seon-woo seemed intent on speaking only in riddles.
-It’s time. I have matters to attend to, so I’ll end this here.
“Yes… I understand.”
-Remember my words. Do your best to consider revealing that secret.
With that, Kwon Seon-woo hung up abruptly.
Kwon Han-ul stared at the phone with a somewhat bewildered expression.
“What exactly is he plotting?”

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Two days later, Kwon Han-ul entered the Closed-door Training Chamber.
After cleansing himself thoroughly and donning fresh clothes, he made his way to the chamber.
“Then, Joo Ha-yeon, I’ll be going.”
“I hope you return safely.”
Joo Ha-yeon saw Kwon Han-ul off one last time as he entered the Closed-door Training Chamber.
“So this is the Closed-door Training Chamber.”
The chamber was remarkably spacious and equipped with all necessary facilities—a refrigerator, bathroom, and more.
It was a perfect space in every way, save for one crucial detail: television and internet access were completely forbidden. External contact had to be entirely severed.
“Let me see.”
Kwon Han-ul opened his subspace and retrieved the elixirs.
The secret pact of Heavenly Peaches obtained from the Mei Family.
The Soma sent by the Babel Family.
And finally, the Immortal Peach—a gift from the Blaga Family.
Each elixir could elevate one stat to SS-rank, meaning he could raise three stats to SS-rank in total.
But Kwon Han-ul had no intention of stopping there.
“There’s no telling when I’ll obtain another SS-rank elixir.”
Even the Heukcheon Estate found SS-rank elixirs difficult to procure. It was possible these three would be the only ones in Kwon Han-ul’s entire life.
Therefore, he had to maximize this opportunity.
“Phew.”
Kwon Han-ul took a deep breath and drew forth the power of the Vitality Bloodline.
【The power of ‘Vitality Bloodline’ awakens!】
Using the Vitality Bloodline, he absorbed the essence of the elixirs to their fullest extent.
If successful, he could elevate all his stats to SS-rank.
“I wish it would succeed.”
It was an ambitious plan, but even Kwon Han-ul couldn’t guarantee success.
It was possible the plan would fail and only three stats would reach SS-rank as originally intended.
“Let me consume them.”
Kwon Han-ul ingested the elixirs in sequence.
Immediately after, a transformation began.

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