Bloodline is Everything - Chapter 215

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【Bloodline is a Thug Chapter 215】

215. Interference (2)

A Private Workshop cluttered with miscellaneous items.
Kwon Han-ul stood before a mirror, dressing himself in this space.
A trench coat that descended to his thighs, paired with notch-lapel formal trousers.
Equipment called “Evening Sky”—an improved version of the ancient garment once worn by Kwon Hyun-moon, the founder of Heukcheon.
“How does it feel? Do you like it?”
Park Tae-sik asked from beside him. Kwon Han-ul replied while fastening his necktie.
“Yes, I’m quite pleased with it.”
“Hmph, as expected.”
Despite his words, Park Tae-sik’s face was brimming with pride.
“Truth be told, ‘Evening Sky’ doesn’t possess any extraordinary functions. It’s simply durable, and merely amplifies the user’s abilities. There’s no helping it—it was crafted in the past.”
As time progressed, the crafting division had developed most rapidly.
Whether processing relics discovered in Dungeons or refining materials obtained from monsters to create something entirely new.
Thus, there existed an enormous gap between the equipment of the early days and that of the present.
“However, even if you gave me identical materials, I would have crafted ‘Evening Sky’ in the same manner.”
“And why is that, sir?”
“Because the source of the materials is the Black Dragon, and the user possesses the bloodline of Heukcheon.”
It was far too abstract a statement to comprehend immediately.
“Dragons are monsters that exercise their power through the use of orbs. Therefore, their physical bodies possess no special abilities in themselves. They are merely vessels designed to receive and amplify the power of the orb.”
“That is indeed correct.”
“To maximize the utility of materials obtained from a dragon, one must not incorporate unnecessary functions. The true nature reveals itself only when one adheres to fundamentals.”
Park Tae-sik drank a cup of water, his throat parched, and continued.
“When this equipment is worn, the enhancement rate of all physical attributes reaches nearly 1.5 times. Should someone possessing the Black Dragon Bloodline don it, the enhancement rate approaches 2 times.”
In the Hunter industry, equipment with an overall enhancement rate of merely 50% is already considered top-tier.
“Evening Sky’s” enhancement rate of 2 times could be called unprecedented.
“Its resistance to various effects is exceptional, and its defensive capabilities are equally superior. I stake my reputation on this—no matter what relic you bring, you won’t find a single scratch on Evening Sky. It is, in essence, a fortress in the form of clothing.”
Park Tae-sik, normally taciturn, was unusually talkative today. His pride in “Evening Sky” was clearly immense.
“Let me conclude the explanation of this equipment here… and move on to this next item.”
Park Tae-sik produced an object and handed it over.
At first glance, it appeared to be leather gloves, but there were numerous differences throughout.
The backs of the hands and the areas corresponding to the knuckles were bumpy like stones.
“These are the knuckle gloves you requested. I crafted them by melting down an Asura weapon to create iron plates, then layering them with leather from a seven-colored bird.”
Kwon Han-ul put on the gloves and moved his hands about. Remarkably, they moved as freely as if his hands were bare.
“The Asura weapon itself is such a monstrous thing that I didn’t alter it further. As it stands, it’s already a monstrously superior weapon.”
Kwon Han-ul experimentally infused mana into the knuckle gloves.
Like cotton absorbing water, the knuckle gloves instantly drew in a massive surge of mana.
A black aura enveloped the knuckle gloves—pristine and immaculate.
In every aspect—mana responsiveness, transmission, and manifestation—they surpassed any equipment I had used before.
“Master Craftsman, thank you.”
“If anything, I should be thanking you. As someone who has become a master craftsman, you’ve given me the chance to personally handle such exceptional equipment.”
Kwon Han-ul and Park Tae-sik exited the workshop.
Outside, three members of the Black Darkness Corps were already prepared and waiting.
“Oh, Han-ul’s here.”
Kwon Hu-don was the first to recognize Kwon Han-ul and waved his hand. Only then did Mei Hong and Gael Garsian turn to look at him.
All three of them were dressed differently from when they first arrived at the workshop. They were equipped with new gear.
Everything was newly crafted by the workshop’s master artisans. Given how closely the craftsmen had guarded these creations, the equipment’s performance spoke for itself.
“Are you heading to the Main House now?”
“Yes, we need to stop the Vice Chairman.”
Kwon Han-ul answered Park Tae-sik’s question immediately. At that, Park Tae-sik’s expression grew troubled.
“You should be careful.”
“I understand. The Black Burn Squad, which operates under the Vice Chairman’s command, is currently at the Main House.”
The Black Burn Squad.
Though overshadowed by the reputation of the Heukcheon Team, they possessed strength rivaling them—or perhaps even surpassing them based on recent accomplishments.
What made the Black Burn Squad truly infamous, however, was their brutality.
The Black Burn Squad’s creed was to complete any mission entrusted to them, regardless of the cost. Because of this, they stood apart from other Heukcheon divisions in many ways.
“What concerns me isn’t the Black Burn Squad.”
“Sir?”
“There’s a monster at the Main House right now.”
At this sudden statement, Kwon Han-ul couldn’t help but express his confusion. A monster, out of nowhere?
“You know the Famous Squad was completely annihilated when they went to reinforce the Main House, right?”
“Yes, I’ve heard.”
“One of the Famous Squad members managed to escape here. One of the craftsmen hid him, but he was quickly discovered and forcibly taken away by the Black Flag Unit.”
Park Tae-sik’s brow furrowed, clearly frustrated that he couldn’t prevent it.
“But before he was taken, that squad member told one of the craftsmen something—there’s a monster at the Main House. Apparently, that single monster was responsible for the complete annihilation of the entire Famous Squad.”
The word “monster” could be used metaphorically. But it seemed the Famous Squad member hadn’t meant it in that sense.
“I don’t know what this monster is, but the Kwon Hyuk I know is a man without restraint. There’s no telling what he might have done, so you need to be especially careful.”
Kwon Han-ul nodded with a hardened expression.
“How are you planning to get to the Main House? Should I lend you a car?”
“No, it’s fine. I have a better method.”
At those words, the bodies of the three Black Darkness Corps members trembled. They looked at Kwon Han-ul with pleading expressions.
“H-Han-ul? Don’t tell me you’re going to use that again?”
“Captain, couldn’t we just run there?”
“I’d prefer to run as well….”
Kwon Han-ul could only look bewildered at their reaction.
“Why? Isn’t this method faster?”
“Well, about that…”
Kwon Hu-don’s expression turned troubled.
“I felt a little… no, quite dizzy…”
“That’s right. My stomach was churning so badly I almost threw up.”
“I experienced the same…”
It seemed they had suffered greatly. The three of them voiced their complaints. Kwon Han-ul shook his head.
“You were all fine when we first arrived, weren’t you?”
“That was just because the Black Flag Unit was there, so we pretended to be fine…”
“We couldn’t show weakness in front of the enemy.”
“I did the same.”
Kwon Han-ul had no choice but to nod.
“Well, if that’s the case, there’s nothing to be done.”
The three men’s expressions brightened at Kwon Han-ul’s words.
“But while the journey here was difficult because of the distance, it’s not far from here to the Main House, so it should be fine.”
However, their faces darkened again shortly after.
The three tried to protest, but when Kwon Han-ul unleashed his magical power, they had no choice but to give up.
Moments later, a violent storm swept through and carried all four of them toward the Main House.

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The storm that had been flying through the sky suddenly plummeted to the ground.
As the storm dissipated, a fierce wind blew. From within it, four figures rose to their feet.
“Bleurgh!”
To be precise, only one rose to his feet while the other three clutched their stomachs and retched helplessly.
“Is it really that dizzying?”
Kwon Han-ul stared at the three members of the Black Darkness Corps in bewilderment.
The Black Darkness Corps members glared at Kwon Han-ul with eyes full of resentment.
“Wasn’t the distance short enough to endure?”
“It seems unrelated to that…”
Kwon Hu-don spoke in a voice barely clinging to life. At the sight, Kwon Han-ul could only offer a bitter smile.
“I wondered who had come. It seems we have unwelcome guests.”
Then, an unfamiliar voice rang out. Kwon Han-ul and the Black Darkness Corps raised their heads and looked around.
Nearly thirty hunters had surrounded the group.
Despite their numbers, the magical power emanating from each individual was disturbingly formidable.
“So the renowned Black Burn Squad has come to welcome us personally. I’m truly honored.”
At Kwon Han-ul’s words, one of the hunters twisted the corners of her mouth. She was a female hunter with striking red hair.
Though she possessed a woman’s body, she was larger in build than any man present.
Her muscles, honed through what must have been rigorous training, bulged so prominently that her clothes seemed ready to burst.
“I am Kwon Moon-joo, Deputy Commander of the Black Burn Squad.”
Kwon Moon-joo stepped forward, cracking her knuckles. Each finger joint was covered with calluses as hard as stone.
“So this is my first time seeing the traitor’s son in person. Just as I heard, you’ve got quite the shameless face.”
The traitor’s son.
Hearing that epithet after so long, Kwon Han-ul couldn’t help but let out a bitter laugh.
“What’s so funny?”
“It’s been a while since anyone called me that.”
“A while? Well, that makes sense. These days, all the young ones in Heukcheon are too busy fawning over you. Pathetic fools, the lot of them.”
Kwon Moon-joo clicked her tongue in disapproval.
“In the end, you’re nothing but the child of a traitor who abandoned the family and ran away.”
“It was entertaining hearing it after so long. But the more I hear it, the less I enjoy it.”
“You don’t enjoy it? Then stop talking and show me with action instead.”
Kwon Moon-joo spoke with a sneer. In that instant, Kwon Han-ul’s aura shifted.
A vicious killing intent and oppressive force radiated outward in all directions. The Black Burn Squad members exposed to Kwon Han-ul’s momentum instinctively retreated backward.
And realizing what they had done, their faces flushed with shame.
They had simply fled from mere killing intent. It was pathetic and humiliating.
“Honestly, I don’t understand what you were thinking appearing before me like this.”
I acknowledge that the Black Burn Squad is strong. But I have already ascended to the rank of the absolute.
Even searching the entire world, there would be no more than five people capable of facing me right now.
“Is this on Kwon Hyuk’s orders? Or do I really seem that pathetic to you?”
Somewhere along the way, Kwon Han-ul’s speech had shifted to informal. Yet no one noticed. It was far too natural.
“Either way, it doesn’t matter. Since time is short, I’ll finish this in one go.”
Kwon Han-ul unleashed his magical power. A tremendous force erupted outward like a tempest.
The faces of the Black Burn Squad members turned deathly pale. Kwon Moon-joo was no exception.
“…We already know that even if all of us rushed you, it would be difficult to defeat you alone.”
“Then why did you block my path knowing that?”
“Because we have our own methods.”
Kwon Moon-joo cleared her throat and shouted toward the Black Burn Squad members.
“Listen! I will handle Kwon Han-ul along with the officers. The rest of you, restrain the Black Darkness Corps members!”
The moment the order fell, the Black Burn Squad members moved. A large number of them gathered around the three members of the Black Darkness Corps.
“Pathetic. Is this really all you could come up with?”
Kwon Han-ul spoke with an expression of utter disbelief. In that moment, Kwon Moon-joo’s lips curved into a sneer.
“Of course, there’s one more thing.”
It was then.
Something burst forth from behind Kwon Moon-joo.
Like a cannonball being fired, something shot forward and struck Kwon Han-ul with tremendous force.
Kwon Han-ul reflexively blocked the attack with his fist. His body was pushed back, his feet carving long furrows into the ground.
“…Fast.”
The speed was so tremendous that even Kwon Han-ul could do nothing but block it, let alone evade. Kwon Han-ul stared at the object that had attacked him, genuinely surprised.
In that moment, the word that came to mind was monster.
In appearance, it was human, but one arm had transformed into something monstrous. It was grotesquely large, covered in black leather, and grotesque claws jutted from it.
Scales protruded from various parts of its body. The scales varied in size, as if a child had haphazardly glued them on.
“So you’re the monster that wiped out the Famous Squad?”
The Strange Person’s face was concealed behind a mask, making their identity impossible to discern.
“I don’t know who you are, but if you interfere with me, you won’t like what happens….”
“Kwon Han-ul.”
In that instant, Kwon Han-ul’s pupils dilated.
A voice worn thin as if scraped by metal. Yet the faintly lingering tone was far too familiar.
“It’s been a long time. You’ve grown incredibly strong in the time we haven’t seen each other.”
The more Kwon Han-ul heard the Strange Person’s voice, the stronger his conviction became. He glared at the Strange Person and asked.
“…Kwon Chan-seong?”
At those words, the Strange Person removed his mask.
The face of Kwon Chan-seong was revealed, his eyes transformed reptilian.

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